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// Prompt #99: Dramatic, Much? 
// Story: Ponywatching 
// by ThunderTempest 
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"You arrived in my world in a blast of colour and light, and I think that was when I fell in love with you. Of course, I didn't know your name, or anything about you at that time. I could only see the effect that you left in your wake. It wouldn't be until many years later that I finally found you, though I wasn't aware that I was ever looking until recently, though I may be reading too much into it.

"I should have told you how I felt before that fateful night when we all came together for the first time, when we bonded with the Elements of Harmony. I was still searching for a prince, then, and oh, how naive I look to myself now.

"I should have confessed my feelings when I arrived in Cloudsdale, wings of gossamer and dew on my back, before I so elegantly attempted to ruin your day. On second thoughts, perhaps I shouldn't have shown up with said wings. 

"I should have confided my feelings in you nearly a hundred times, but each time, my mouth refused to utter the fateful words, even as my heart  pulled me closer and closer to you. It refused to open even when Applejack, obtuse though she may be, noticed my infatuation with you. 

"But no more, for today is the day that I bear my heart forth, offer it up to you with all the conviction that I can muster."

"Rainbow Dash, I love you."

"Well, duh," said Rainbow Dash, as she lay on a cloud above, "I mean, how could you not love me, Rare? I'm awesome."

"Rainbow Dash, you utter boor, here I am pouring my heart and soul out before you, and all you can say is 'well duh?' Have you no sense of tact or...I am not going to finish that sentence because the answer is obvious."

"Well, it's like you said, Rarity," said Rainbow, a grin creeping across her face, "If Applejack's noticed, then everypony in town already knows. That includes me, you know."

"Well then, the only question is if you are going to make me a very happy mare, or if you are going to leave my beared heart shattered on the cold ground while my tears freeze from the cold air as they roll down my grief-stricken face as I sob from your cruel rejection, but I shall still continue on, despite the gaping wounds in my soul."

"Rarity, it's the middle of summer." Rainbow rolled her eyes. 

"That does not answer my question, or in any way respond to my declaration of my feelings for you, Rainbow Da-mmph!"

Rainbow Dash had swooped down, and pressed her lips to Rarity's. Rarity's eyes drifted closed as she lost herself in the kiss.

"Will that do, Rare?" said Rainbow, tossing a wink back at Rarity.