Luna is invited to visit Sweet Apple Acres by Big McIntosh. As they tour the newly created bat sanctuary, the subject of a mysterious new animal visiting the orchard comes up. Luna decides she would like to see the creature for herself. Luna sends one of her guards to look for the creature on his own while she and McIntosh search another part of the grove. The guard finds the creature, but it turns out to be anything but what he was expecting.

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Fluttershy offers to take Big Macintosh in for the night when he is seen walking home in a merciless blizzard. As the night rolls on, petty and friendly conversation turns into a deep, inner meaning for one another.

The beginning of a series which will cover the lives of the Mane Six for over ten years. After dating for two years, Big Macintosh finally decides it's time to tie the knot with the mare of his dreams, and he'll accept nothing short of perfection for his proposal. From a gourmet Canterlot dinner to a romantic night at the palace, Mac has every last detail planned. What could possibly go wrong? Cover art by CandyandBiffle, check out her other work: http://candyandbiffle.deviantart.com/

Fluttershy and Big Mac have long been friends - alike in their shyness and love of nature, they live a clean and happy friendship, where nothing is hidden from view.
Right?

Teen tag for mild sexual references

“Let me fly then I need a release from,/These troubles of mine./Fix my feet when they're stumbling,/And well you know it hurts sometimes.” –The Killers, ‘Sweet Talk’

While on an errand to Sweet Apple Acres, Fluttershy runs into Big Macintosh. The two enjoy each other's company, however, after an accident on the farm, it's up to Fluttershy to help the red stallion the best way she knows, with tender, loving care.