//------------------------------// // The day with fluttershy // Story: The Hunters // by Deachir //------------------------------// I awoke to the sound of cheerful voices in the living room. After a minute or so of staring at the ceiling I decided it was time to get up. I got up, pulled on my boots, made sure my dagger was in its place and went to the other room. As I limp into the room I noticed a third creature in the room. This one was a cyan blue with rainbow hair. She, like Fluttershy, only had wings and was currently hovering in place in the center of the room while Fluttershy and Twilight sat on the couch. "Good morning Sam. May I introduce you to Rainbowdash" Twilight said with a smile "What's up?" Rainbow asked I had to resist the urge to say "the ceiling" and responded with "not much, you?". "I came here because Starlight said Twilight spent the night. I just wanted to make sure everything was alright" Rainbow said "And none of this is freaking you out?" Twilight asked incredulously "Na I am too cool to be scared of this kind of thing," Rainbow said "Typical Rainbow answer," Twilight said turning back to me "so how did you get here and why." "I will answer the five w's and h first then any questions will be answered after ok?" I ask "That does seem reasonable" Fluttershy whispered "Ok" Twilight agreed "So where. I came from a place called Earth in a different dimension, supposedly, that is inhabited by humans like me. Earth is split into countries which are run by their governments. That also covers what. I explained who briefly yesterday, but I will explain again. My name is Samuel Alexander, commander of Foxtrot squad of the Striker Military. When... I am not sure. I lost track of time when I blacked out. Why, About a year ago Germany, one of Earths countries, made a machine called "The Far Seeker" which is a dimensional teleportation device. On there first successful test there was a problem. Long story short the Devlark, the inhabitants of the other dimension, were not friendly. It took only three months for them to take over most of the world. My team along with Alpha team were aiming to use the machine to leave Earth forever." I did not mind attention but having creatures that were alien to me just stare at me just made me nervous. Twilights eyes had glossed over in deep thought. Fluttershy had shifted a little closer to her, and she was visibly upset about what I said. Rainbow had slowly hovered down to the floor and stood a few paces from the couch. "Where's the rest of your team?" Rainbow asked concern in her voice "I am not sure. I remember being stabbed by a Devlark and getting dragged through the portal than I was in that bed" I said pointing to the bedroom. There was silence then "if you want you can stay here, but I may need you to help with the animals" Fluttershy said while she stared at the floor. "Thank you, but I am afraid I am no good with animals." "I can show you." "If you're sure it is okay." "I am," she said with confidence "Well then we will leave you two to get started," Rainbow said Rainbow and Twilight both left through the front door after saying there goodbyes "Ok let's get started," I said and got a squeak in response. When there were only a few hours of light left in the day, we came in for a break from the heat. Today was one of the hottest days of the year compared to earth. We spent the day feeding, bathing and taking care of sick animals as well as watering and planting various plants. "Now that that's done what would you like to do Flutters?" I asked "Flutters?" She asked looking at me with amazement. I could have sworn she was blushing, but she hid behind her hair. "Ya cuz you are in no way shy with those animals." "...oh," she said dumbfounded. "Is that ok?" I asked in an apologetic tone. "If it bugs you I won't call you that" "No it's fine," she said, "what would you like for dinner?" I consider for a moment then "whatever is fine for me." I do not want to upset the one pony, as Fluttershy calls herself, that has shown me hospitality. "Ok, how about a salad?" She asked in a cheerful voice "Sound good. Do you need help?" "No I will be right back," she said as she made her way to the kitchen. I looked around the room once and decided to sit on the couch. I put my left arm on the back and my right on the side, so I was facing the kitchen door. After about 2 minutes Fluttershy came out of the kitchen with two salads, one on her head and one on her back being held by her wings. She saw me immediately and came over. She used her wings to pass me the salad on her back. "May I?" She asked as she motions at the seat beside me "It's your couch," I say moving my arm and putting the salad in my left hand. She put her front hooves on the seat and climbed up. While she did, the salad on her head slid off towards me, and in the blink of an eye, I caught it in my right hand not dropping a single piece of it. "Thanks. How did you do that?" she asks with amazement as I hand her the salad. "Um...how do I explain this." I thought for a moment "I was in the military in my dimension as you know and I guess I just learned to move fast" I said in a low voice while looking at my salad. It had carrots, lettuce, and cucumbers mixed with some dressing. I didn't bother asking what it was because I have no allergies. There was a silence while we ate. I could tell Fluttershy was uncomfortable because she had shifted away from me. "You are too nice to be a military officer," she said in a low voice "can you show me where you found me?" I ask after a few seconds "Ok," she said after a moment "follow me," she said as she got up from the couch "Also could I have my swords please?" I ask "I...um..." she said looking at the floor "I get it I haven't gained your trust yet," I said standing up After a deep breath, Fluttershy looks me in the eyes a sparkle of hope in her eyes. "They're under the corner of the couch," she said with a nod of her head. "Please let this not be a mistake" I heard her whisper under her breath as I turned to the couch. I crouched down and reached under the couch to find my swords in their sheaths exactly where she indicated. I pulled them out and strapped them to my sword belt and drew the left sword with my right hand. This got a squeak from Fluttershy, and I turned to her. She was visibly terrified, and I knew what she was thinking. She thought I would hurt her and I had to fix that. I sheathed the sword and locked eyes with her. This was the first time I noticed she had beautiful teal eyes probably because she always avoided eye contact. I took a step closer to her, and she lay on the floor, hid under her front hooves and started to cry. I slowly limped to her side and crouched beside her. "I won't hurt you," I said in a reassuring voice as I placed my hand on her shoulder. She slowly stopped crying and looked up at me. "I'm sorry," she said through sniffles "I am overreacting again," she said standing up. "You ok?" I ask as she wipes away the lingering tears "Ya... follow me I will show you where I found you." We left the cottage, as I found out it was and started toward a vast forest in the distance.