//------------------------------// // Chapter 13: I love it when a plan comes together // Story: Tales of a Brony: Friendship // by YourPrivateNightmare //------------------------------// Chapter 13: I love it when a plan comes together I was on my way to Fluttershy’s cottage, thinking of a good reason for visiting her. “I’ll just say that I wanted to know how her injury was doing...” I arrived at the house and knocked at the door. Fluttershy opened and greeted me with a warm smile. “Did she just blush?” “Oh...hello...Xenos. I didn’t expect...you.” She said in her usual low voice. I really had to pull myself together not to hug her. She was just too adorable. “Well...I just wanted to...look how your wound is doing.” I tried to sound casusal. “Oh...yes...my wound.” She sounded slightly disappointed. “It’s...fine now...thanks to your help.” A moment of silence. “Can we...like...go inside? There’s something I need to talk about with you...” I said discreetly. “Oh...that’s okay...I guess. Come in.” She mumbled. Was it just me or was she trying to hold back a smile? Inside, Fluttershy went to the kitchen to make some tea. I sat down on the sofa and waited. How would I ask her? She came back with two cups of tea. I thanked her and took the cup with my magic and slowly began to drink. I noticed that she watched me every move. It was sort of cute, but also creepy. “Just ask her...” “Uhm...Fluttershy?” I began. “Hmm?” She looked at me with her big cyan eyes. I started to feel a bit uncomfortable. “I...uhm...wanted to ask you if you...like...have time to...sort of...hang out with me...this evening...maybe?” I stuttered. She just glared at me. Then her expression brightened. “I would love to.” She squeaked. The way she pronounced love made me feel a little bit worried. I hoped she didn’t take it too serious. Otherwise she would be very disappointed then. “Then...can we probably meet at about...7 o’ clock...in the park...at the big oak...if that is okay for you?” She just nodded with a wide grin. “Then...uhm...see you...I guess.” I mumbled and quickly left the cottage. “Damn, that was awkward” I thought when I went outside. So far, everything went well. Now it was time to get to step two of my plan... Switch to Fluttershy He had asked her out! He had really asked her out! Well...he didn’t officially ask her, but she was sure that he meant it that way. Fluttershy was so excited. Except from Big Mac, no stallion had ever asked her out. “Big Mac...” Thinking about him still hurt a little, but now... Fluttershy didn’t think she was in love, but after all the heartsickness it was good to finally find a nice stallion. She caught herself thinking of Big Mac again. “Stop it! You broke up. It’s over. Time to look for somepony new.” Xenos...strange name...but he was all nice and friendly. He wouldn’t complain about her, sometimes difficult, nature. She looked at the clock. There was still a lot of time until their...date. Was it a date? She didn’t know. She was so excited, though. She felt appreciated again. Humming a happy song, she went into the bathroom to make herself up. She wanted it to be perfect. Switch to Big Macintosh Big Mac was working. He had been bucking apples all day. Actually it wasn’t even applebucking season, but he needed to release some anger, even if it just meant to kick some trees. That green unicorn...what was his name again? Not only did he insult Twilight, but also he claimed that he had saved Fluttershy’s life. Big Mac would have done the same if he had known what had happened. “You don’t deserve her!!!” That’s what that guy had said, but he had no idea. However it was sort of true. Big Mac really hadn’t been that nice to Fluttershy. He loved her, but she was difficult sometimes. Very difficult. He had just wanted to tell her that. It should have been a calm and reasonable talk. Unfortunately he had been a bit...too forthright. He should have known better. Fluttershy had always been very sensitive. Anyway, everything turned into a major quarrel and resulted in a break up. Big Mac sighed. That’s why he had visited Twilight. He needed solace...or was it something else. He had always considered Twilight to be kind of attractive. She was always acting a bit more...restrained than other Ponies. Just like him. “And just like Fluttershy...” He thought and sighed again. Maybe it wasn’t that bad. After all Twilight had also broken up with this...douchebag. That guy really was a douche. After Big Mac had...sort of...cried on Twilight’s shoulder, she had told him her story too. It wasn’t nice to hear. That idiot had said things, nopony should ever say to a mare. He was the one who didn’t deserve a marefriend. Big Mac thought. Maybe he should ask Twilight out for a date? Would that be insensitive? After all she had just broken up and he didn’t want to make the same mistake twice. Suddenly he heard someone calling his name. He turned around and saw his sister Applejack heading towards him. “Big Mac, here’s a letter for ya.” “A letter?” Big Mac was surprised. He never got letters. He grabbed the letter and opened the envelope. A short message was inside. ___________________________________________________________________________ Meet me in the park, at the big oak at 7. A friend. ___________________________________________________________________________ That was a bit strange. No addresser was mentioned. What was this? Some sort of a prank? Big Mac thought. The invitation looked like it would lead right into some sort of trap, but...did he have enemies? Probably Twilight’s ex-coltfriend, but even for that guy, this would be pretty weird. “Maybe it’s from...a mare?” He didn’t know why he came up with that thought. He never dated any mares but Fluttershy before, but did that mean that other mares couldn’t be interested in him? He had honestly never thought about that. After some more thinking he decided to go for the ‘invitation’. “It ain’t gonna be that bad...” Switch to Fluttershy 10 minutes before 7. Fluttershy was waiting in the park, right next to the big oak, just like they had arranged. She was really nervous. What would they do? What should she talk about? All these questions rushed through her mind, when suddenly she heard somepony walking in the distance. “That must be him!” She quickly straightened her mane and set up a bright smile before turning around and looking right at...Big Mac? “Uhm...hi...Big Mac?” She began carefully. ... “Hi.” The red stallion responded briefly. “What are you...I mean...why are you here?” “Somepony send me a letter. I should meet him or her right here...and ya?” “I- I- was just-I mean I-.” Fluttershy couldn’t bring out a single sentence. On the one hand she...somehow...just wanted to hug him and turn everything back to the time when they were together...but on the other hand she was here to meet Xenos... Suddenly she noticed a quiet melody, playing from somewhere around. A strange melody, but somehow romantic. As it continued she noticed that it wasn’t just a melody, but a song. A beautiful song actually. A song she had never heard before... (Author’s note: This, I am talking about.) “Were does this come from?” Big Mac asked with a confused look on his face. “I- I don’t know” Fluttershy said quietly. All her feelings were rushing. Big Mac, and the music, and everything in the past, and... “NO! Stop it!” They were just standing there, no one moving, the music still playing. Fluttershy didn’t know what to do. Should she just stay like this, until something happened? Fortunately Big Mac finally broke the awkward situation: “Ah think, ah should be going now. Doesn’t seem like mah mysterious friend will turn up and-“ “GAH, just kiss already!” Fluttershy shrieked. Somepony had just jumped out of a bush. “Xenos???” She called out in disbelief. “What are YOU doin’ here?” Big Mac asked as his eyes narrowed. “What I’m doing here? I’m trying to bring you two together again, for Celestia’s sake, but you’re really making it hard for me.” Fluttershy blushed heavily. “I thought...you would...we would...” Fluttershy stammered. She didn’t know what to think right now. Then Xenos spoke up: “Fluttershy...listen...I do like you, but not that kind of like. After our little...incident, I had a lot time to think.” “INCIDENT???” Big Mac yelled. “Please, Big Mac. Not THAT sort of incident.” The green stallion said and turned back to her. “I like you...as a friend!” Fluttershy was stunned. “Then what...what is all this about?” She pointed at Big Mac. Xenos sighed. “Look...you two fit together perfectly. I can see that. Everypony can! You had a minor break up, but that’s not a problem. Those things happen in a relationship.” He paused for a moment and then continued: “I had a break up myself. I know how hard it is, and after all I realise how much I want Twilight back.” Fluttershy noticed a tear running down his cheek. “What I want to say is...I regret what I did in the past and whatever had or will happen between me and Twilight...it shouldn’t concern you two. If I can’t get my own romance settled than at least I can settle yours” He finished and took a deep breath. Fluttershy looked at Big Mac, who just gazed at Xenos. She was honestly touched by the heart-warming speech. Then Xenos, spoke up again: “You know...Big Mac...I’m sorry what I said to you. I didn’t mean anything of that. I was just frustrated and hated myself. I don’t want us to be enemies.” He walked up to the red stallion and raised his hoof. “Peace?” Big Mac looked at the stallion, with an indefinable expression on his face. Then..finally he raised his hoof too and shook the unicorn’s. “Peace...” he responded with a smile Xenos smiled too. “No go and get your girl back.” He said with a smirk. That wasn’t necessary. Fluttershy jumped at her favourite Earth Pony and hugged him tightly. “I missed you so much.” She mumbled as she nuzzled his chest. Big Mac was obviously surprised by the sudden emotional outbreak, but then smiled and returned the hug. “Ah missed ya too, Fluttershy...” The music was still playing...and it made her feel happy. Very happy... Switch to Xenos “Daaaaaaaaaawwwwwwww.” I tried hard not cry at that simply adorably cute sight. I failed though. Manly tears were running down my cheeks. Tears of joy. Those two were just such a sweet couple. They started to kiss so I decided that it was time to leave now. When I was about to go, Big Mac turned to me. “Xenos?” “Yeah?” “Thank ya.” I smiled. “If there’s anything Ah can help ya with...just ask.” I smiled even brighter. “There is in fact a certain issue, I could use your help...” He looked at me with a questioning expression. I just grinned Switch to Twilight Twilight had just got up and was about to make herself some breakfast, when suddenly someone knocked the door. She drove her fatigue away and opened the door. Standing there was Big Macintosh. He smiled at her. “Mornin’ Twilight.” He greeted friendly. “Good Morning Big Mac. What brings you here? What about you and Fluttershy?” “We’re fine. We’re together again.” He said with a smile. “That’s great. I’m really happy for you, but...do you need my help with something?” She asked. “In fact, Ah do. It’s a bit difficult to explain, but ya need to come with me to the town centre.” He responded. “The town centre? Why? Has something bad happened?” “Nnope.” “Then why should I go there?” “As Ah said, it’s a bit difficult to explain, but I’d be thankful if ya’d just follow me.” Twilight raised an eyebrow. What was he up to? She decided to follow him, as she would never find out otherwise. Then they both headed for the town hall. Switch to Big Macintosh So far, everything went well. He had convinced Twilight to follow him, just like Xenos wanted him to do. He didn’t know what the weird unicorn had planned, but he seemed quite sure about it. “Ah just hope it doesn’t end in a catastrophe...” Switch to Twilight They arrived at the town hall. A platform was built up in front of it. A crowd of Ponies had gathered around the platform. “Uhm...what is this supposed to be?” She asked Big Mac He just shrugged. “Ah have no idea. Just go up there.” He said and pointed at the platform. Twilight was really confused now. Did he want her to hold a speech or something? About what? And why? Looking back, she didn’t know why she did it, but she just shrugged and went up on the platform. There was a speaker’s desk. Everypony gazed at her as she walked up to it. “Twilight, what is this all about?” Someone asked. “I have no idea. I was told to come here. I don’t know more than you do.” She responded helplessly. “I’ll tell you, why you’re here.” A voice called. Twilight looked in the direction the voice was coming from. Standing there was...Xenos? “What’s he doing here?” The green stallion began to walk towards the platform, everpony staring at him in confusion. “Twilight Sparkle, Element of Harmony, Princess Celestia’s most faithful student, twice saviour of the world, and...” He paused for a moment. “...the love of my life.” Twilight’s jaws dropped. “Did he really just say that???” Xenos continued: “I have said things in the past. Things I deeply regret. Things you should never have to hear again...And I’m sorry. I know that sounds pathetic now, but...I don’t know another way to say this. Twilight, the last few days had probably been the worst of my life. Why? Because I had lost you.” He was standing right in front of her now. “I don’t expect you to forgive me. I just wanted you to know...I want you back, because...I...love...you.” Then, without any warning, he grabbed her, pulled her towards him and kissed her on the mouth. Everypony gasped. Then he suddenly drew back and just looked at her, waiting for an answer. Silence... Twilight didn’t know what to say. After all he had done, he really didn’t deserve a second chance, but...that speech...and she actually missed him and... Instead of answering she just jumped forward and kissed him again. Everone cheered. She had to admit...she had really missed his lemon flavoured lips. The sweet and sour taste of his mouth. She actually didn’t want to give in that easily, but her feelings overwhelmed her. So there they were...in love again. Switch to Xenos I felt so goddamn relieved, when she finally kissed me back. “Oh you raspberry flavoured lips. I missed you so much...” I had done it like a boss. The plan, the speech, the kiss, everything. However I have to admit, that I nearly shit my pants (although I don’t wear any), when I had to do that apology. I had never felt the need to pee so badly. But it didn’t matter now, because I did it. I bucking did it, and made up with my favourite lavender unicorn. The reward couldn’t be better. There was so much love in this kiss, that I nearly got an erection. I looked around and saw Twilight’s friends gathering around us. I let go of my marefriend adnn smiled at them...and they smiled back. Finally I wasn’t the target of hate anymore. I also saw Big Mac in the distance. He just gave me an approving smile. “Stoic as always.” Suddenly I felt someone poking my leg. I looked down and saw...Spike. He grinned sheepishly. “I guess...it’s my turn to apologize now, right?” He started. I just grabbed him and gave him a big Bromance hug. “F-f-friends again?” He asked insecure. “You can bet your life on that.” I cheered with a smile. Then I hugged Twilight again. I saw a tear on her cheek and felt my emotions breaking through too. “We should...never...ever...do that again.” She mumbled. “At least everything ended good...” I answered. We kissed again. The others looked at us with a ‘daaaaaaawwww’ expression on their faces. “I think you were right...” Twilight then spoke up. “Discord really isn’t that bad anymore.” “Oh, now you agree?” I asked sarcastically. “Yes...yes, now I do. It was silly to break up, just because of a minor disagreement and after everything all I’ve heard he has really proven to be a better...uhm...draconequus. I guess, I can send the elements back to the Princess now.” “The elements? You mean the elements of harmony?” “Yes. The Princess sent them to me, after we returned to Ponyville, in case of Discord falling in relapse. It was just a safety measure.” Another kiss. “I’m just happy everything is back to normal again and looking back...that whole brak up was...sort of ridiculous...especially your last line.” I smirked. “Last line? What do you mean?” She asked confused. “You know...” I looked at the other Ponies watching us, then whispered into Twilight’s ear. “When you said: I faked every orgasm...” She looked even more confused. “I...I didn’t say that. I would never do that because...uhm..” She blushed. “because it would be....sort of...a lie...” “I’m pretty sure you did say that.” I insisted. “Those are the things, we males remember.” “Maybe you misheard it when I ran away.” She suggested. “You didn’t ran away...I did...and- Oh shit!” My heart sank to my boots. “What? What is it?” Twilight asked nervously. “Twilight! Listen! Where did you keep the elements?” “At the library, but what-“ “Have you told anyone else about them? Think!” “I mentioned them to Spike a few ti-“ “Everypony, follow me!” I shouted. “I- I don’t understand, what-“ “No time for explanations. HURRY, before it’s too late.” I dashed off and headed for the library, Twilight and her friends following close behind. “Shitshitshitshitshit! We’re fucked! We’re fucked! We’re fucked!” END OF CHAPTER 13 Author's note: Finally, it's here. As you see, it's a bit longer than usual. That's why it took so long. Just 2 more chapters and we've got another story finished.