//------------------------------// // Ch.11-Feeling Love // Story: A Case of Mystery and Love // by cheerful9 //------------------------------// Ch. 11-Feeling Love After Spike and the ponies returned to Ponyville, things have not been going so well. At the Cutie Mark Crusaders clubhouse, Apple Bloom, Scootaloo, and Sweetie Belle were inside, thinking about what was going on as they were about to write a letter to Apple Bloom’s cousin, Babs Seed, telling her what was going on in Ponyville so far. With a sad look on her face, Apple Bloom wrote first. Dear Babs Seed, Hope things are going alright in Manehattan as they are in Ponyville. Well…to be honest, things aren't going fine in Ponyville or anywhere else in Equestria. If you've heard about the rumors about draconequuses reverting back to their primitive, savage ways and wonder if they're true...they are. Ever since the press conference in Canterlot, things have been getting a lot worse. More draconequuses are becoming savage each day and attacking ponies left and right in the blink of an eye. We still don't know why it is happening. She handed the pencil to Scootaloo and the pegasus wrote next. Just yesterday, we heard that an earth pony in Vanhoover was attacked by a savage polar bear draconequus and is in critical condition. This is the 27th attack that has happened this week. As Scootaloo wrote what had happened, the scene switched to Vanhoover where two ponies were rolling a stretcher with an earth pony stallion on it to an ambulance truck. It then shows police ponies and royal guards holding down a savage polar bear draconequus, who was now muzzled as it thrashed about. Then the scene changes back to Scootaloo as she continued writing. Because of what’s been happening, ponies from all over Equestria are becoming distrustful of draconequuses. Some of them even think that draconequuses shouldn’t be in Equestria and should return to the Chaos Realm. Scootaloo then gave Sweetie Belle the pencil and she wrote next. The princesses have been trying to bring order back, but haven’t had any luck in doing so. From what we’ve heard, a peace rally led by one of Equestria’s famous pop stars, Singing Diva, was marred by protest. Our sisters and friends were there with the police and royal guards to restore order, but to little success. The scene changes again and shows the peace rally Sweetie Belle was talking about. Leading the peace rally was Singing Diva, who was holding a megaphone with her magic and speaking through it. With her were her dancers, some draconequuses, and ponies, who believed that the two races should be friends, holding up peace rally signs as they stood on a platform. Around them were ponies of different kinds protesting while the Mane Six, Spike, Starlight Glimmer, Inspector Fantastic, Number Two, the police, and royal guards were trying to calm things down. As the protesters continuing shouting, a pegasus was arguing with a female draconequus. “Go back to the Chaos Realm, amphibian!” He said while Fluttershy was between the two, trying to break up the argument. The female draconequus was shocked from what the pegasus said. “I’m part reptile!” She retorted, saying that one of her animal body parts belonged to the reptile family. As the two continued arguing, Fluttershy tried to stop them. Then the scene changes to Singing Diva, who was now talking to a reporter. “Equestria is a unique place.” She said. “It’s an amazing, beautiful, diverse land where we celebrate our differences and the magic of friendship.” Turning to the crowd of ponies and draconequuses, she said, “This is not the Equestria I know.” Fluttershy was trying her best to stop the pegasus and draconequus from arguing, but didn’t have much luck. Her friends weren’t having any luck with the protesters either. Inspector Fantastic waved his umbrella at the protesters before he quickly used it to protect himself, Spike, and Pinkie Pie when one of the ponies threw an empty soda can. “The Equestria I know is better than this.” Singing Diva’s voice said as it happened. Later, the gang were riding on a train, heading back home in Ponyville while they were feeling very glum about what was happening. “We don’t just blindly assign blame.” Singing Diva’s voice said as Fluttershy lifted her head up and saw two unicorn sisters, an older one and younger one, sitting together in front of them. Then a tiger draconequus sat down beside the two ponies and read a magazine he had with him. The younger unicorn looked at him and smiled. Her sister, however, looked very concerned. She pulled the little filly close to her, not wanting to risk the chance that the tiger draconequus will go savage and attack her little sister. Fluttershy just watched sadly as Twilight tried to comfort her. “We do not know why these attacks keep happening, but it is irresponsible to label all draconequuses as savages.” At the Ponyville hospital, Mrs. Otterus and her children looked through the window of a room and watched Nelson Otterus, who was restrained to a pole as he paced around in circles, sniffing and growling as they watched with sad looks on their faces. “Mommy, will daddy be okay?” The daughter asked her mom. Mrs. Otterus looked at her child. “I don't know, sweetheart.” She replied sadly before looking back at her husband, still in his savage state. The ponies and baby dragon approached the otter draconequus and her children as they all watched Mr. Otterus. As she watched him, Mrs. Otterus sadly said, “That's not my husband.” She and her kids looked at each other with sad looks while the ponies and Spike just looked at each other with concerned looks while Singing Diva’s voice was heard. “We cannot let fear divide us.” The scene shifts back to Singing Diva talking to the reporter as she finally said, “Please...give me back the Equestria I love.” Finally, the scene returns to the CMC as Apple Bloom wrote in the letter. Those were the exact same words that Singing Diva said. Scootaloo wrote next. Like Singing Diva, we also want the Equestria we love back as well. She then gave Sweetie Belle the pencil. We’ll write back to you as soon as things calm down...although they might not. The three of them finished the letter together. Your friends, The Cutie Mark Crusaders Meanwhile, at Fluttershy’s cottage, the pegasus was inside while sitting on her couch as she thought about today's events. On the table beside her, she looked at a vase that had the flowers Discord was going to give her at the press conference and right beside it was the letter. It had been a month since she and her friends had return home from their trip in Canterlot and the ponies in Ponyville had already started to hate the draconequuses living in their town. But she wasn’t thinking about that right now. She thinking about Discord. After he had left the press conference, she hadn’t seen a sign of him anywhere in Ponyville. He even didn’t show up for their usual Tuesday teas. She thought about how he felt when she said all that stuff about his race, going savage and reverting to their primitive, savage ways. The letter that Discord had planned to give her told about his feelings for her and how she was the most important thing to him that he truly loves. Even more important than chaos itself. She was even starting to regret to have said all that stuff at the press conference. As she kept thinking about him and her huge mistake, tears came running down her cheeks. Not only did she lose a good friend, but one who truly loved her. As she continued crying, Angel and the other animals watched in concern. Ever since she came back from her trip, she had not been herself lately. They decide that one of them should go and try to cheer her up. And that someone was Angel Bunny. The other animals pushed him and he glared at them while they just waved at him. Taking a sigh, he approached his owner, who was still in her depressed state. He hopped around as he began dancing, hoping to get her attention. She didn't say anything. He thumped his foot while he frowned. Just then, there was a knock at the door. Fluttershy didn't get up to open the door. Looking at his owner, Angel gave a sigh before hopping to the door. He gave a jump and grabbed the handle. Once he was able to turn the handle, the door opened and he finally let go of the handle. The knocker was Twilight Sparkle. With her were the rest of the Mane Six and Starlight Glimmer. Looking at Fluttershy, Twilight said, “Fluttershy.” Hearing her name, Fluttershy snapped out of her depressed state and looked at the alicorn, curious what her friend wanted. “Hmm?” “The princesses, Officer Gruff, Inspector Fantastic, Number Two, and the new mayor of Manehattan want to see us. They're waiting for us at my castle.” Surprised by what her friend just said, Fluttershy asked, “Why?” “Well, it must be something very important or they wouldn't want to see all of us.” Rarity said. Looking at her friends, Fluttershy got up and followed her friends to Twilight's castle. As they arrived in Ponyville, things were quieter than usual. Ponies closed the shutters from their windows while others shut their doors. Because of these events that have been happening recently, the ponies in Ponyville were taking precautions in case any of the draconequuses become savage and might attack them. As they continued walking, they walked by Antic's house. Fluttershy saw the cheetah draconequus packing up her stuff and putting them in boxes. Confused by what she was doing, Fluttershy approached the cheetah draconequus. “Antic? Wha- what’re you doing?” she asked. As she closed up a box, Antic seemed a little hesitant, not knowing how to explain it. “Um, they thought it would be best if a draconequus such as myself wasn't the first face you see when you came into Ponyville.” She said. After hearing what she said, Fluttershy looked absolutely horrified. “What?” She asked. Antic waved a hand and most of the boxes disappeared. With a disappointed look on her face, she closed the door before locking it and said, “The princesses and Mayor Mare were able to convince them to let me keep my job.” Picking up the last box, she said, “So, they're gonna have me move to records. It's downstairs...by the boiler.” With a sad look on her face, Antic carried the box she had and left for her new destination. Fluttershy just watched in complete shock. “Antic…” she quietly said, feeling as if her whole world was falling apart. Rainbow Dash placed a hoof on her friend's shoulder. “Fluttershy?” She asked. Looking at her friend, Fluttershy sighed before following her friends to their destination. At Twilight's castle, the alicorn and her friends were looking at a pamphlet. It showed the Mane Six with smiles on their faces that read ‘Heroes of Equestria, Ponies You Can Trust.’ “Well, wot do yer fink?” Inspector Fantastic asked. Looking at it, Rarity said, “Well, I do look rather lovely in that picture.” “I don't know,” Pinkie Pie said with a frown. “I think they got my mane wrong.” Confused, Twilight turned her attention to Mayor Shimmering Beauty, the unicorn sitting across of her. “We...don't understand.” She said. “Our towns and cities in Equestria are 90% ponies, Twilight,” explained Shimmering Beauty. “They're really scared right now. You are heroes to them. They trust you, girls. That's why Officer Gruff and I want you girls to be the public face to every town in Equestria.” The ponies looked at her in surprise. The princesses, Officer Gruff, Inspector Fantastic, and Number Two watched. Finally, Rainbow Dash was the first to talk. “We...don't know what to say.” She was utterly speechless. “We’ll do it!” Pinkie Pie said in a cheerful tone. Twilight placed a hoof on her friend's shoulder. “Wait a minute, Pinkie. We have to think about it first.” Fluttershy looked at the pamphlet and back at everyone. “I'm...I'm no hero.” She said sadly. Everypony looked at her in surprise. “Not a hero?” Number Two said in confusion. “Why, of course yer an 'ero! I’ve never met a more braver pegasus in all me life.” Inspector Fantastic said, giving Fluttershy a pat on the back. The yellow pegasus gave a weak smile and blushed. “Hey!” Rainbow Dash spoke angrily. “What about me?!” She had a feeling that the clueless, bumbling inspector had forgotten about another certain brave pegasus. “Is somethin’ bother you, sugarcube?” Applejack asked, who had noticed that something was bothering Fluttershy. “I don't know. It’s just...that we're suppose to spread friendship in Equestria. But...I think I've broken it. Not only that, something inside of me feels like it's been broken as well.” Fluttershy said as she laid a hoof on her heart. As they looked at her in concern, she started to sob. Everypony was silent until Pinkie Pie leaned over to Twilight and whispered, “Is this a bad time to bring out the party cupcakes?” Fluttershy continued sobbing until she said, “I've broken everything.” “Don't give yourself too much credit, miss Fluttershy,” Officer Gruff said softly. “Equestria’s always been a broken place. That's why we need ponies like you and your friends.” Fluttershy looked at the surly officer who had always been so strict, grim, and tough. Now he was less scary, and more willing to understand the pegasus and her friends. Looking at the pony, she said, “With all due respect, a true friend is supposed to be there for another friend. To help, support, and lead them on the right path. Not drive them away.” She then got out of her throne. “I don't deserve to be the Element of Kindness or be in the Council of Friendship.” Everypony turned towards her in disbelief and shock. “Fluttershy,” Twilight said. “But, Fluttershy. You're the Element of Kindness. One of the Elements of Harmony that brought you girls together in the first place and saved Equestria time and time again. You can't leave...” Shimmering Beauty said. “Thank you for the opportunity.” Fluttershy said. She began walking as they all watched. Finally, she began running and crying until she was out of sight. Everything was quiet in the room as nopony responded. Finally, Rainbow Dash was the first to speak. “What...just happened?” “Poor Fluttershy.” Spike said. “I can't believe she walked out on us.” Applejack added, shocked that their friend left just like that. “What's gotten into her?” Twilight said in concern. “Maybe she's not feeling too well.” Pinkie Pie said. “With all that's been going on recently, I'm not surprised that it must be too much for her to handle. The poor darling.” Rarity suggested. “Yeah,” Rainbow Dash said. “But there's something else I don't get.” Pinkie Pie looked at her friend with a raised eyebrow. “And what might that be?” “She mentioned about something inside of her broken as well.” Rainbow Dash said, confused by what her friend had said. “What the hay does that mean?” Starlight Glimmer, who had been quiet this whole time, stomped her hoof. “You still don't get it, do you?” The others just looked at her, surprised at her sudden outburst. With a frustrated grunt, the unicorn stormed out of the room. Inspector Fantastic, Number Two, and Officer Gruff watched in surprise as she ran out. “'Ere!” Inspector Fantastic called out to her. “Where do yer fink yer bloomin’ goin’?” “Starlight! Wait!” Twilight said as she got out of her throne to go after Starlight and Fluttershy. However, Princess Celestia stopped her with one of her wings. “No, Twilight. Leave them be.” Princess Celestia said. “But…” Twilight protested before Princess Cadance walked up to her sister-in-law. “Aunt Celestia is right, Twilight.” She said. Then Princess Luna spoke up. “They both need time to themselves.” Finally, Twilight said nothing, but agreed with the princesses. “I don't like where this is going, sir.” Number Two said sadly. “Aye.” Inspector Fantastic said, equally sad. “Cor, wif all these strange things goin’ on, everypony is losin’ their minds. Even me own nanny’s goin’ potty.” He said with a sniff. Pinkie Pie looked around to see if there were any smiling faces, but she saw none. She sadly plopped down on her throne and pouted. Spike gave a sad sigh. “The gang’s falling apart.” With that, he sadly took a bite out of a party cupcake. Fluttershy just walked through Ponyville. As she walked, she noticed Mr. Hoof and his marefriend sitting at a table eating spaghetti together. The mare looked like him, only she wore glasses and her cutie mark was a teddy bear with a ribbon on its head. Beside them was a smaller table with Mr. Hoof’s teddy bear and his marefriend's teddy bear with a ribbon. As Mr. Hoof and his marefriend slurped on a strand of spaghetti, their lips touched each other. The two ponies were surprised for a moment before they both chuckled. Fluttershy watched them before she continued walking. As she walked, she spotted a pair of giraffe draconequuses, a male and a female. The two of them looked at each other before twirling their necks around and nuzzling each other. Sounds of laughter got Fluttershy's attention and she turned her head. Across from her, the pegasus saw Big Mac and Cheerilee. The two ponies were sitting together on a bench, watching the sunset. “It was nice of you to spend some time with me, Big Mac,” Cheerilee said. “Eeyup.” The stallion said. Looking at the sunset, Cheerilee smiled. “Beautiful view, isn't it?” “Eeyup.” Looking at Big Mac, Cheerilee said, “I'm glad to see this wonderful sunset with you.” Looking at the mare, Big Mac gave a smile and said, “Eeyup.” The two ponies looked at each other for a moment before they smiled and rubbed noses. As she watched, Fluttershy felt very lonely right now. She had seen different couples spending time together, sharing feeling for each other, and falling in love. She wished that Discord was here right now so that they could enjoy the same thing as well. When she reached the middle of the marketplace, she stopped and stood there. As she stood there, tears started to form in her eyes and finally, she sat down and wept. This went on for a while. She didn't care if anypony was watching her. She let it all out. “What is this I see?” A familiar voice said. Fluttershy stopped crying and looked up to where the voice had come from. Right beside her was Zecora, the zebra who lives in the Everfree Forest. “Why it's Fluttershy who weeps before me.” Fluttershy gave a sniff before rubbing the tears from her eye with a hoof. “Oh. Hello, Zecora.” She answered sadly. Zecora looked at the yellow pegasus. “Out in the open, here you cry. Could you please tell Zecora why?” Fluttershy didn't know what to say. “I don't know where to start.” “Why don't you come to my hut with me? There we can discuss and have some tea.” “Yes. That would be nice.” Fluttershy said as she slowly got up. As they walked along, Fluttershy tried her best not to cry. “There, there.” Zecora said, stroking Fluttershy’s mane to comfort her. “Dry your tear. Tell me what it is you fear.” As they walked along, neither of them saw the Thief popped his head out of a metal trashcan. The lid was on top of his head like a flat hat. He listened as Zecora spoke to Fluttershy in her unique dialect. “Hmmmm.” The Thief thought as he looked at the zebra. “Must be hard to say all that talk and rhyme.” With that, he grabbed a newspaper and a half-eaten doughnut before disappearing back into the trashcan. Later, at Zecora’s hut, the zebra and the pegasus sat at the table, drinking herbal tea that Zecora had just made. “Are you feeling better now, Fluttershy?” Zecora asked. “If you’re still sad, please tell me why.” Fluttershy put down her cup of tea and took a deep breath, “Well,” she started. “It’s like this…” She told Zecora what had happened in Manehattan, how she and her friends asked Discord to help them search for Nelson Otterus, and finished when Discord left after hearing what she said at the press conference. The zebra nodded as she listened. “Ahh.” Zecora said. “Much woe in your tale, I must admit. Though, something else just doesn’t fit.” Looking at the zebra, Fluttershy asked, “What is it?” “You said that Discord left because of what you said. Can you explain why he fled?” Fluttershy seemed hesitant of what to say, but she had to tell Zecora why. “He was upset because I made it seem like he would go savage like those draconequuses. I didn’t mean to say all that stuff. He was even planning to give me this bouquet of flowers and a card that said about his feelings about me.” As she mentioned that part, Fluttershy’s head dropped down. “He loves me. And because of my carelessness, he’s already gone.” She felt almost as if her whole heart was breaking as tears began forming from her eyes. “Everytime I think of him, I wish that he was here with me. Not just as a friend, but somepony who I would want to spend my whole life with.” As she began sobbing quietly, Zecora handed her a handkerchief. Using the handkerchief, Fluttershy wiped her eyes. “You are in love with him, despite of his looks on the outside.” Zecora said. “Like yourself, it is you he wishes to be beside.” Looking at the zebra, Fluttershy dried a tear from her cheeks. “I know. But I drove him away because of my actions. Now that he isn’t here beside me, the tears just won’t stop.” Zecora lifted Fluttershy’s face with her hoof. “It is sadness you now feel. But in time, it will all heal.” Fluttershy looked at the zebra before she sighed. “Thank you, Zecora. I just wish that I knew what to do.” “It is not up to me to solve, I’m afraid to say. The rest is up to you to find a way.” Zecora said, giving a smile to the pegasus. Giving a weak smile, Fluttershy got out of her seat. “Thank you for the tea, Zecora.” Smiling, Zecora decided to tell the pegasus something that might help her. “One more thing before I forget. Here is some advice that may help you yet.” Fluttershy looked at the zebra, wondering what advice she wanted to give her. “Others may not understand it at the least, but there is no greater love than of a beauty and the beast.” The wise zebra said. Finally, Zecora opened the door to her hut and Fluttershy headed out. Elsewhere, Starlight Glimmer was still running, upset that her friends didn’t understand what Fluttershy was talking about. She knew that Fluttershy missed Discord and that her heart was broken. Tears of frustration ran down from her eyes to her cheeks as she continued running. She didn’t see where she was going and bumped into a pony. The two ponies fell on the ground before they both got up. As she got up, Starlight Glimmer lifted her head and saw who she bumped into. The pony was a unicorn stallion with brilliant gamboge with light apple greenish splotches spots, brilliant & vivid vermilion color short mix mane & tail & moderate arctic blue color eyes. He had a goatee that matched his mane, wore glasses, and a blue wizard’s cape. She didn’t need to guess who this pony was. It was Sunburst, her old childhood friend! As he got up, Sunburst saw Starlight Glimmer. “Starlight?” He asked. Embarrassed about earlier, Starlight nervously said, “S-Sunburst?!” Getting up, Sunburst said, “Sorry I bumped into you. I didn’t see you in front of me-.” “No, it wasn’t your fault!” Starlight quickly said as she blushed. “I was the one who wasn’t looking. If there’s anypony who should be apologizing, it’s me.” Looking at his friend, Sunburst said, “Guess I wasn’t the only one who decided to come out at a time like this. I’m surprise to see you out here also.” Rubbing her forelegs, Starlight said, “I could say the same thing about you. Aren’t you suppose to be at the Crystal Empire doing your job as the Crystaller?” “Well, with what’s been happening recently at the Crystal Empire, I haven’t been able to do it.” It didn’t take Starlight long enough to figure what her friend was referring to. “Oh, you heard it too, huh?” “Yeah.” Sunburst said, nodding in agreement. “News in Equestria spread quickly. With many of the draconequuses going savage, ponies in the Crystal Empire have been arguing whether draconequuses should be in the Crystal Empire or not.” Starlight watched as he continued. “Princess Cadance and Shining Armor are trying their best to restore public order. Many of the ponies think that they’re siding with the draconequuses. In fact, some of the ponies have been calling them ‘draconequus sympathizers’. Princess Cadance thought it would be best if I took a break from my work in the Crystal Empire until everything calms down.” Starlight looked at the stallion in concern before she replied, “Me too. I wish that things would go back to the way they were before this whole thing happened.” Looking at Starlight, Sunburst asked, “What about you, Starlight? Why were you running so fast? Did something happened?” Starlight seemed unsure how to explain it to her friend. “I...I was just upset from something earlier.” “Why don’t we walk together?” Sunburst suggested. “You can tell me on the way.” Starlight looked at the stallion before she walked alongside with him. Like Fluttershy, Starlight told Sunburst what had happened. When she was finished telling him, Sunburst looked at her. “But that doesn’t explain why you were running so fast.” He said. “Well, I was upset because Twilight and the others didn’t know what Fluttershy meant when she said that something was broken inside of her. Only I did.” “What was it?” Starlight looked at him. Taking a deep breath, she said, “Her heart was breaking. She was in love. Sunburst, it may sound crazy, but Fluttershy was in love with...Discord.” She looked at Sunburst, expecting him to be horrified and disgusted by what she just said. But he didn’t. Instead, he just looked at her in surprise and said, “She is? How did you find out?” “Well, it started like this.” Starlight began. “See, Discord had disguised himself as a pony and saved Fluttershy from two stallions that were flirting with her. After that, he gave her this flower pen. When she told us what happened, the others didn’t believe her. I knew she was telling the truth because the way she thought of him and looking at the flower pen. I soon realized that she was falling in love.” “But...why didn’t you say anything?” Sunburst asked. “I wanted to say something. But I...I was scared. See, I was worried that Twilight and the others would think that I was only taking pity on Fluttershy and that I was just trying to cheer her up. So, I just kept it to myself. However, I began to feel guilty that I didn’t say anything to support Fluttershy. I even saw that Discord loves her as well.” As she lowered her head, Sunburst looked at his friend. “But...how? How did you know that they were in love?” Starlight looked nervous when he asked that. She didn’t know how to explain her feelings to him, but she had to reveal it now. She looked at him and said, “Because...I had feelings for you when we were little. After you got your cutie mark and went to Canterlot to study magic, I was all alone.” Memories of that time came into mind before tears began forming in her eyes. “Each day I thought of you...missing all those fun times we had together...wishing I had the chance to tell you that...that...I love you.” She lowered her head and began crying. As she cried, Sunburst placed a hoof on her shoulder and she looked at him. Looking at the unicorn, Sunburst said, “Starlight, there’s something I have to tell you. When I arrived in Canterlot, I was happy at first. But, as the weeks passed, I felt something inside of me feeling empty. I didn’t know what it was at first, but I finally realized what it was. Something that not even magic could fix.” Curious what it was, Starlight looked at him. “And what was that?” Smiling at her, Sunburst placed his hoof on her hoof and said, “You.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeuFEgjdsLg Sunburst: Look at the sky Tell me, what do you see? Just close your eyes And describe it to me The heavens are sparkling With starlight tonight That's what I see through your eyes Starlight dried her eyes and looked at him before she sang next. Starlight: I see the heavens Each time that you smile I hear your heartbeat Just go on for miles And suddenly I know Why life is worthwhile That's what I see through your eyes Starlight smiled before she and Sunburst both looked at each other, both starting to fall in love. Starlight and Sunburst: That's what I see through your eyes As the night sky shined with stars, the two unicorns walked side by side as they continued singing. Here in the night I see the sun Here in the dark Our two hearts are one It's out of our hands We can't stop What we have begun And love just took me by surprise Looking through your eyes As they walked together, several different animals were seen together as a couple. A stag and a doe both pranced around while a rabbit couple rubbed noses together. On a tree branch, two squirrels wrapped their tails together while two birds were on another branch. I see a night I wish could last forever I see a world We're meant to see together Then the bird couple flew off the branch and flew together as the two unicorns watched as they stood by a nearby lake. Then Starlight and Sunburst’s horns both began glowing. They used their magic to pick up some water in the lake before using it to twirl it around them. And it is so much More than I remember Sunburst: More than I remember Starlight: More than I have known Then they released the water as it fell back into the lake. Starlight and Sunburst: Here in the night I see the sun As they walked, fireflies flew around them, lighting up the entire area, perfect for a romantic moment. Here in the dark Our two hearts are one It's out of our hands We can't stop What we have begun And love just took me by surprise Looking through your eyes They both walked up to a hill and sat down, looking at the beautiful view right before them. Looking through your eyes As they watched the view together, Starlight placed her head on Sunburst’s shoulder and he placed his hoof around her. Fluttershy had already arrived at her cottage and was sitting on her bed. She was thinking about what Zecora had said earlier and trying to figure out what it meant. As she was pondering this, Angel Bunny hopped up to her, hoping that his owner was feeling alright. When he hopped onto her bed, the pegasus was surprised at this. “Oh. It's only you, Angel.” She said, looking at the bunny. “Sorry that I didn't get a chance to feed you today. I have a lot of stuff that I’m thinking of right now.” As she looked out through the window, the pegasus gave out a sigh. “I can't stop thinking of Discord.” Angel Bunny frowned at her. Although  he wasn't very fond of Discord, the bunny couldn't stand to see his owner feeling so depressed. As she petted the bunny, Fluttershy said, “And that advice Zecora told me, I wish I knew what it meant.” Looking at the window, she sighed. “Oh, Discord. I wish that I could see you again. I can’t stop thinking of you.” Little did Fluttershy know that Discord was thinking about her as well. At the Castle of the Two Sisters, the draconequus was sitting all by himself. In his paw, he was holding the flower pen that he had given Fluttershy before she gave it back to him. He had been thinking of getting rid of it, but for some reason he didn’t. He also thought of using his magic to cheer himself up, but couldn’t think of anything to take his mind off of what had happened. After he had left Canterlot, he went to this old castle to hide himself, hoping that no one could find him as he waited until he would become savage. But he wasn’t just thinking about that. He was thinking of Fluttershy, thinking that she was glad that she wasn’t with him. But the memory of her still lingered in his mind and it made his heart ache. He wanted to see her again, wishing that he would take her in his arms and tell her how much he loved her. That he would hold her close to his heart and with no intention of letting her go. But he couldn’t risk it. After what he heard what she said at the press conference, he didn’t want to find himself go savage and attack the pony he loves with all his heart. As he thought of this, tears began falling down his face. “I was a fool.” He said, wiping the tears from his face. “I actually thought that I actually had a friend. Even one who could love me. But I was wrong. She’s just like everyone else.” “Then why did you stop for a moment before you left?” An unfamiliar voice said, coming from out of nowhere. The draconequus turned his head and saw a draconequus cub right beside him. The draconequus cub looked exactly like him. Discord didn’t need to figure out who it was. It was his conscience. Looking at the cub, Discord said, “I don’t know. My mind was telling me to keep going...but something in my heart was telling me to stay and go back.” Discord’s conscience looked at him as if it knew the answer. “You were still in love with Fluttershy. Despite how hurt you were when she said that, you wanted to be right beside her.” Discord looked at his conscience before looking back down in sadness. “Even if I knew that, I can’t risk myself hurting her if I did go savage.” “But didn’t she say that she would be there with you in case it did happen?” The conscience inquired. “Well...she did say that...But I wasn’t sure if her being with me could stop me from becoming savage. And the way she looked at me...I had to find some way to keep her safe from me. She’s probably glad that I’m no longer near her.” Discord said. “Your mind may be telling you that, but your heart tells you in a different way.” The conscience said.“It’s telling you that you love her. You have to let go of the past and move on.” “But what am I supposed to do?” Discord asked. The conscience smiled before it said, “The choice is up to you to decide.” Discord turned away from his conscience for a moment before he turned his head to ask it something, but his conscience had disappeared. Getting up, the draconequus looked back the flower pen and sighed. His conscience was right. Despite how upset he was at Fluttershy for what she said, he couldn’t stop thinking of her. Little did he know that she was thinking of him too. Meanwhile, Fluttershy was still in her bedroom on her bed, humming romantically. Like Discord, she was thinking about him. She was in love with him. She started to sing. Fluttershy: I close my eyes and see his eyes So soft and warm and clear At the old castle, Discord joined in her song as he went to the window and looked out at the night sky. Discord: I dream awake of holding her I dream that she's right here Fluttershy got off her bed and then stared out the window as Angel watched. Fluttershy: I sense in all his silences More than his words could say Discord: Don't fight your feelings Says my heart, a heart I will obey Fluttershy and Discord: Am I feeling love? Am I feeling love? Can it really be Happening to me Am I feeling love? Discord looked out the window and saw a fox couple together as they nuzzled each other. Discord: For sure, a most unlikely match Implausible and strange Fluttershy smiled as she looked at Angel Bunny, accepting the fact she is in love with Discord. She went to the window and gazed at the sky. Fluttershy: But when it seems my heart and I Refuse to rearrange Fluttershy and Discord: Am I feeling love? Am I feeling love? Can it really be Happening to me Am I feeling love? Finally, Fluttershy sat down on her bed and sighed. She got into her bed, and tucked herself in while Angel Bunny went to his bed and slept. Looking at the window one more time, Fluttershy whispered, “Goodnight Discord.” Soon she closed her eyes and fell asleep.