//------------------------------// // Chapter 4 // Story: A Lesson In Love // by Gmoney24 //------------------------------// *Author’s Notes: Sorry for the late update guys please be understanding as I am taking Organic Chemistry this summer. I will try to at least update on a weekly basis! And Now here’s Chapter 4 enjoy and comment please! Chapter 4 Fluttershy was in fact enjoying Twilight’s company almost as much as the Story that Twilight had recommended. It was exciting and heartwarming. The sensitive Mare and her friend and companion the bold but reclusive hunting Hound made a great couple. She finished the book just as the sun was starting to set. “Twilight!” she called softly. “Yes?” answered Twilight looking up from her Novel. “It’s getting late and I have to feed my friends, but thank you so much for the great book and a very pleasant after noon.” She whispered. “I had a great time too! And I am glad you enjoyed the story. It’s my favorite of all time” Twilight said smiling. “Well I’ll see you around!” “Goodbye Twilight!” Waving as her friend trotted away. “Goodbye!” Twilight called back returning the wave. Fluttershy headed back home lost in her thoughts as she flew home. She thought back to the first time she had met Twilight and how the butterflies in her belly had prevented her from speaking. Come to think of it the feeling had only intensified as time had progressed. Fluttershy never imagined she’d fall in love with a mare much less one of her best friends. Will I ever get the nerve to tell her? She wondered as she reached her cottage. By now the sun had set and the night was starting to set in. Fluttershy attended to all her animal friends. She tucked some in, bathed and bandaged some of the injured ones and even took care of Angel Bunny. When she finally finished all these tasks she sat on her couch. Whew! What along day! She thought. Suddenly there was a knock on her front door. She looked at the clock which read 9pm. I wonder who that could be at this hour. She thought as she approached the door cautiously. She looked through the peephole and saw an orange pony with a blonde mane and a cowboy hat. She opened the door. “Applejack? Is that you?” The orange pony nodded and said in a southern accent “Ah know it’s real late but Ah’ve got to talk you.” Fluttershy was confused but she let her friend in. “It’s no trouble at all Applejack. Have a seat.” She said offering Applejack a seat on the couch. “Would you like some tea?” Flutter shy asked her visitor. “Ah reckon so. It’s been a long day of apple bucking at tah farm today.” Applejack replied sitting down. “So what’s the matter? Fluttershy asked as she set a tea kettle on the fireplace. She sat across from her friend who was looking troubled. “Well ah was wondering if you knew any nice places to eat in Cloudsdale? After all you are a Pegasus and asking Rainbow would ruin the surprise.” Applejack asked. “Oh well I haven’t been up there in a long time AJ, but there used to be this quiet café on the edge of Rainbow Falls. Fluttershy answered quietly. “I used to sit there and look at the beautiful Rainbow colored water because it’s so quiet. At night though I hear it’s beautiful as the fall turn to moon bow colors.” Fluttershy continued with a smile. “Hmm. Ah’d reckon that would be great place to take Rainbow Dash for our anniversary dinner next month. AJ answered looking down at the ground. The tea kettle whistled and Fluttershy two cups of natural tea. “I’m sure she’d love it!” Fluttershy said in an excited whisper. “Ah sure hope so Fluttershy.” Applejack answered looking a little put out. “Why wouldn’t she like it? Fluttershy asked offering a cup of tea to the sad orange pony. “Well Ah-Ah don’t know but lately Ah’ve been feeling like Ah’m just not enough fer Rainbow Dash.” Applejack said tears leaving her eyes. “Have you two been fighting again?” Fluttershy asked concerned. “No we haven’t. It’s just Ah’ve been busy with this bumper crop and she’s been busy working that we barely see each other ‘cept at night.” AJ explained trying to stop her tears. “Now Applejack! I have known Rainbow Dash since we were both fillies. I’m sure she understands. Look,” She pointed to the cloud and thunderbolt anklet that Applejack was wearing. “Rainbow Dash would not have made that commitment to you if she didn’t love you.” Fluttershy finished hugging Applejack tightly. “Maybe Ah’ll do something extra special fer her tommower as we both have the day off.” Applejack said smiling now. At that precise moment a thought crept into the crevices of Fluttershy’s mind. What if AJ had some advice for her situation? The thought consumed her for a moment. “That’s a great idea!” Fluttershy answered. Then she looked down at the ground and whispered. “Applejack?” “Yeh sugarcube?” She answered noticing Fluttershy’s change of behavior. “Well I’ve been wondering.” She mustered up every ounce of courage in her body. “How did you know you were in Love with Rainbow Dash?” She put her head in her hoofs from embarrassment. “Well sugarcube…” Applejack started looking at her friend. She got off the couch and looked at her friend’s fearful face. “It sure as sugar wasn’t easy but deep inside Ah knew Ah had to be with her no matter teh cost. Why do yer ask? Is there a special some pony you are thinking of?” applejack asked holding the shy Pegasus’s hoof. “Y-Yes.” Fluttershy stuttered in a whisper. “B-but I can’t I just c- can’t tell Twi-Twilight how I f-feel” Fluttershy sputtered before her mind realized what she was saying. She burst into full tears. Applejack held her crying friend in a tight embrace. “Now stop that Sniffling Fluttershy! Listen to me. Fluttershy looked up eyes red and watery. “Ah know it’s tough to let another mare know how you feel about them. But Trust me you’ve got to tell her or it will eat yer alive.” Fluttershy blinked away her tears still sniffing a little. “Thanks AJ. You are right!” “Ah Know sugarcube remember Ah was once in yer horseshoes” she said smiling. Applejack stayed a while talking with Fluttershy and drinking tea until both were feeling better. Then AJ said her goodbyes and headed home after all she owed Rainbow Dash a special surprise in the morning. Fluttershy was relived to at least have told some pony her dilemma. But now she was faced with a need to muster up the courage to confess her true feelings for Twilight to her.