Author’s Notes* Another two for one special! And yes this chapter has a very large Disney reference in it! So as an Aside I don’t own Disney or MYLP:FIM the use of names and situations is strictly for entertainment use only. Oh and none of Tony’s lines are misspelled it was my attempt at an accent!
Chapter 8:
Fluttershy awoke the next day feeling as though a weight had been lifted off of her shoulders. Everything about last night felt so surreal including the kiss with Twilight. She had to pinch herself to make sure she hadn’t dreamt the whole thing. But deep inside she knew that it was real and that made her happy. As for the task at hoof,: her date with Twilight tonight, she needed to make arrangements quickly. So after tending to her wards with a noticeable skip in her step she headed towards town. She soon arrived in front of a quaint Italian style Restaurant called Belle Notte Italian Ristorante and stepped inside nervously. At first the place seemed empty and she thought about coming back when a booming voice called out in a heavy Italian accent.
“Bongiorno!” The owner of the voice stepped out and then continued. “Ah Fluutershy how nice to see you!”
Fluttershy smiled and said “I know I haven’t been by in a while Tony but I have a special request.”
“Oi you do?” tony asked coming into full view. He was an overweight earth pony with an apron and chef’s hat, his brown coat and black mane gave him a fatherly look.
“Yes I do.” Fluttershy said grinning. “I’d like a nice table for me and my very special guest tonight.”
“An Especial table for two Eh? Tony said with a wide smile. “I willa tell you ewhat because you are always such a good apatron, Chef Tony will a be a taking care of everything tonight! He continued in a thick accent.
“Oh no Tony! I couldn’t do that to you! This is your business.” Fluttershy argued.
“Noneasense! Tony always takes a care of his especial patrons! And you and your gueste will a be my a gueste Tonighte! Consider it a gift Bella! He said exuberantly waving his hands.
“Why Thank You Tony. I was just trying to make tonight special.” Fluttershy said nervously.
“Don’te Worry! Tony will make tonight extra especial for you a two!” Tony replied.
“Well thank you kindly again. We should be here around 6:30pm” she said smiling now.
“Bellismo!” Tony replied “Ciao Bella! See you soon he said as Fluttershy left.
“Ciao Tony!” Fluttershy replied. Tony always made her laugh. His accent made her giggle a little but his kindness and generosity were what she liked about him the most. OK my date for tonight is set. Now what? She thought. Well I am in town. I should buy a few things. She thought to herself.
And so Fluttershy bought some bags of feed and then spent the rest of the day preparing for the night. Soon it was a quarter till six. Fluttershy headed towards the Library her mane was neatly brushed and a butterfly hair clip held it up. Her yellow coat glowed and sparkled in the fading sunlight. She landed gently in front of the library and knocked. Spike answered the door and stared for a minute then said.
“You look stunning Fluttershy! Twi Fluttershy is here!” he called.
Twilight trotted carefully downstairs looking elegant. A tiara accented her mane and she sparkled in the light of the library. Fluttershy just looked at her taken away with her beauty. She took in the smell of lilac and violates which radiated off of Twilight for second.
“Wow Twilight You went all out!” spike said smiling.
“You look amazing.” Fluttershy whispered blushing.
“Aww so do you Fluttershy! And you smell like Daisies and Sunflowers my favorite scent.” Twilight said pulling her into a tight hug.
“Y-You have my favorite scent of lilacs and violets Twilight!” Fluttershy whispered as they broke the embrace.
“Well You two love birds have a good time!” Spike said waving as Twilight and Fluttershy stepped out.
“Thanks we will” Twilight replied.
“See you later Spike!” Fluttershy answered smiling. Both ponies waved to the dragon in the doorway.
“So where are we going?” Twilight asked curiously.
“You’ll see very soon.” Fluttershy answered in her usual whisper. They arrived at Belle Notte and Fluttershy said. “Ah here we are. One of my favorite spots to eat.” She said leading Twilight in.
The restaurant looked different at night. The cast iron chairs and velvet booths provided an elegant yet welcoming look. As they entered Tony approached the couple.
“Ah Yes Fluuttershy how nice to see you. And is this your lovely gueste tonighte?
Fluttershy turned a deep shade of vermillion and replied. “Yes Chef Tony this is my date Twilight Sparkle.”
Chef Tony looked at Twilights face which matches the color of his tomato sauce and smiled.
“Bienvienito a Belle Notte the best Italian cuisine around. I am Chef Tony and I have planned a beautiful evening for you and my favorite patron Fluutershy!” he said energetically.
“Pleased to meet you.” Twilight replied with a slight smile.
“Now a Miladies let me take to youre meza.” He led the couple through the empty place to a table with a view of the fading sun.
“Your Menu. I will a be a back soon to take your order!” tony said leaving the couple for a minute.
Fluttershy looked at her Menu and then to Twilight and asked “Well what do you think of the place?”
“It’s perfect.” Twilight said with a smile. “And I think we are the only ones here which makes it cozy.” She added with a smile.
“Well so what would you a like?” Tony returned from the kitchen with a lighted candle that he set on the table.
“What would you recommend Tony?” Fluttershy asked.
“Well I recommendo the spaghetti with marigolde balls for two heavy on the marigolde balls.” He said his accent still punctuating his words.
“Sounds perfect right Twilight?” Fluttershy said smiling.
“I agree!” Twilight answered.
“Excellente Choice! I’ll be right back!” Tony said disappearing into the kitchen. There was a loud commotion for about five minutes. After which Chef Tony and a thinner but still stocky pony came out with a massive plate of spaghetti with marigold balls. By now the sun had set and the place was still dead except for the two ponies at a candlelit table. Chef Tony and his assistant set down the plate and disappeared. They returned after several crashes and various Italian expletives carrying an accordion and a lyre began to sing a tarantella. Which went as follows:
Oh this is the night
it’s a beautiful night
and we call it Belle Notte
look at the skies
they have stars in their eyes
on this lovely Belle Notte
Side by side
with your loved one
you'll find enchantment here
the night will weave its magic spell
when the one you love is near
Oh, this is the night
and the heavens are right
on this lovely Belle Notte
Fluttershy and Twilight ate as the song played. Their lips kissed after slurping the same piece of spaghetti making them both blush as their serenaders played a second verse. As the song and the meal ended Twilight pushed a marigold ball towards Fluttershy who split it with her. Soon the night had set in and the couple left the restaurant after having a Tiramisu that was heavenly. Fluttershy hummed some of the song as they left hoof in hoof waving to Tony and his assistant who yelled phrases about Amore’.