*Author’s Notes*: The anticipated next two chapters in the story! Oh and yes there is a Disney Reference! :)
Chapter 3
As Twilight led Fluttershy into her home, she quickly picked up the remainder of the lunch she had made for Spike and herself. She quickly used her magic to return the kitchen and dining room to their immaculate states.
“Sorry about the mess! Spike and I had just finished lunch when you arrived.” She said as she returned her hat and apron to their proper spots in the kitchen.
“Oh I’m so sorry! I would never want to interrupt any pony’s meal.” Flutter shy said genuinely concerned.
“Like I said we had just finished and were cleaning up.” Twilight said eyeing the kitchen for any missed spots. “Now what brings you here Fluttershy?” she asked warmly.
“Well I wanted to find a nice book to read outside on this beautiful day!” Fluttershy said with a smile.
Twilight began to think, as she thought she started walking in a circle around the table. “What kind of books do you read outside? What kind of books do you like? Any Author in particular that you like to read?” she asked Fluttershy all at once stopping her pacing by the bookcase.
“Egh. Erm. Well…” Fluttershy began trying to answer all the questions at once.
“I think I’ve found just the book for you! Twilight exclaimed. She brought down a worn and dusty book ,dusted it off and handed it to Fluttershy.
Fluttershy examined the cover and said meekly “I don’t think I have ever read this book Twilight.”
“Really? The Horse and the Hound is a classic by Walt Disnehoof. He even made the story into a movie! Twilight exclaimed like a filly in sugarcube corner for the first time.
Meanwhile Fluttershy who had been reading the book’s jacket said “No I have never read this story. It does sound like a
good story about friendship and love though.” She added
“Well I insist that you read it! Twilight excitedly exclaimed.
“Ok. I will.” Fluttershy said meekly taking the book from her ecstatic friend. “It’s such a nice day to read outside too.” She added.
Suddenly an idea struck Twilight. “Fluttershy I haven’t been outside all day. Would you mind if I joined you in reading a book outside? You’ve made the idea so enticing after all.” She asked as she pulled one of her favorite Romance Novels off the shelf Dancing with a Demonhorse.
Fluttershy smiled and excitedly whispered “Sure! I know a perfect spot for two ponies to read on a day like this!”
“Where?” Twilight asked.
“This way!” said the shy yellow Pegasus leading the way.
As she left following Fluttershy’s lead Twilight yelled “I’m going to go read outside for a bit Spike!”
“Ok Have a good time!” he called back as she shut the door.
After a brisk and quiet walk Fluttershy stopped at a clearing. The grass was green and lush; a large oak provided copious amounts of shade to the landscape. Fluttershy laid down under the tree and opened her book. Twilight joined her friend under the tree and opened up her book. But her mind wandered off lost in thought. Her book lay there in her lap but her mind was too busy remembering.
Her thoughts took her back to the first time she had felt feeling for Fluttershy, to her first Winter Wrap Up in Ponyville. Twilight had felt lost, failing at every task she tried to help in wrapping up winter. She had already failed at nest building and ice scoring. Thus Twilight decided to offer Fluttershy some help in waking up the hibernating animals. It was when Fluttershy was explaining the procedure and what hibernation was that Twilight noticed how beautiful Fluttershy was. Also the way she gently woke up the sleeping animals was so kind that it stirred up feeling inside Twilight that she hadn’t known were there. It was in that very moment that Twilight had a double epiphany. One she realized she liked mares although she kind of knew that all along and two she realized that was in love with Fluttershy one of her best friends. Despite failing miserably at waking up the sleeping creatures the love she had for her friend grew stronger with each passing day.
Twilight re-read the same page of her book and realized that she had been lost in her day dream. She smiled content to be sharing the shade of this tree and, by the way Fluttershy seemed to be consumed with her book, a love for romance novels."What more could a Pony ask for?" Twilight thought contently.