Perspective: Fluttershy
Applejack put a hoof around her scared friend. AJ had finally convinced Fluttershy to leave her home after a week of moping. Every time AJ suggested telling Big Macintosh, Fluttershy would break down crying and saying "Its all my fault! I should have gone home! He'll hate me!" Applejack constantly tried to convince the traumatized Pegasus pony that such a horrible tragedy is in no way the mare's fault. But Fluttershy wouldn't listen. She had been trying to punish herself all week by not eating and sometimes even hitting herself.
Finally Applejack had been able to drag her out of the house. She had been trying all week, making up reasons why it was essential she go outside like there was a baby bird in trouble or Angel needed more salad. But today, they had a reason. Fluttershy had a scheduled appointment with Rarity for a dress fitting. Fluttershy in didn't want to let Rarity down because she knew how excited Rarity was to be making the dress. So, Fluttershy reluctantly agreed, but made Applejack promise not to make her talk to anyone and especially not if they saw Big Mac on the way. Applejack Pinkie Promised, and assured her disheveled friend that he was working on the farm all day today.
The two set out, Applejack periodically having to push Fluttery who would collapse in a crying heap on the dirt ground whenever she saw a pegasus fly over her, afraid it was Soarin. Finally the pair made it to Rarity's boutique, and Rarity greeted them at the door with a huge smile.
"Eek!" Fluttershy squealed a little as she was pulled into a tight hug by Rarity. She wasn't exactly comfortable with physical contact yet, but she allowed Rarity to have her excited little time.
"Oh Fluttershy! Im so happy you're letting me do this! I can't wait to show you my fabric choices, oh you'll love the pattern. And look! French Haute coutu- Applejack? Darling what are you doing here? The bridesmaids fitting is next Tuesday."
Applejack struggled for an answer, not wanting to lie. "I-I'm here for moral support. You know how stressed a bride can be."
"I'd drink to that, sister" chuckled Rarity. She had dealt with enough bridezillas in her time as a dress maker. Rarity tightened measuring tape all over Fluttershy's body; across her back, around her wings, around her stomach. It was long and Fluttershy really just wanted to go home and burrow her head under her covers. Everytime Fluttershy looked like she was going to cry, Applejack would brign up happy memories that they shared with their friends. She even made fun of herself to try and make the mare smile.
"Hey Fluttershy. Remember when we went to the Gala, and Pinkie stage dived into the apple cake I made for those fancy party ponies? I really ruined that night!"
Rarity chimed in, breaking her concentration from the measuring to add her own little excerpt from the night. "Don't even get me started AJ. Remember that awful Prince that I had wanted to marry. He threw me right into the path of that flying cake! Worst stallion I'd ever met. He was so pretentious, and only cared about himself. You know he grabbed a pillow right from under me. Not a gentlecolt at all if I do say." Rarity ended with a playful snort. The three ponies laughed at the memories of the horrible night at the Grand Galloping Gala. Fluttershy started to feel better.
"There. Last… done! There you go darling, I'll start right now. I'll see you in a few eeks dearie when the dress is stitched together, and you can tell me what you like and don't like." Fluttershy thanked Rarity for her generosity and quickly flew out of the boutique. Before she could get far though, Applejack grabbed her tail and brought her back down to the ground.
"Oh no you don't, Fluttershy. You need to get out, and I'm not about to allow ya'll to hide in yur house no more." Fluttershy knew she was no match for Applejack. If she tried to fly away, Applejack could just lasso her. So, Fluttershy gave in and walked beside Applejack through town with her head down low. Appejack constantly put a hoof on her chin to lift her head up, but the sun colored pegasus wanted to be left alone in her darkness. She should have looked up though, because she slammed into another pony as she walked. She fell back on her haunches, and rubbed her head. It had been a hard collision. She froze when she looked up into the familiar, green eyes, surrounded by freckles.
'Oh no. Not now!' Fluttershy thought to herself.
"Fluttershy, where have ya been? I've been looking for you all week. Are you upset with me?" Big Mac looked at her with pleading eyes. He hadn't done anything wrong, nothing at LL. Fluttershy had just been scared to confront him about what happened, and he didn't deserve that. He was ever only nice to her, and cared for her. He didn't deserve her to be so mean to him the past week. He didn't deserve her anymore. Fluttershy didn't even want to look at him right now, too ashamed of herself. Fluttershy felt so bad for ignoring him, but when he hugged her, she felt entirely…safe. She realized that the only thing that would make her feel better was the pony she had been avoiding. Being in Mac's embrace, she realized that that was where she belonged.
"No, never Mac. I love you. Can we go home?" Whether it was aftershock or she was completely sincere, Fluttershy didn't care. She just needed to be close to her stallion. Applejack, knowing her friend was in safe hooves, left them together. The couple walked back to Fluttershy's cottage, and for a few glorious minutes, Fluttershy completely forgot about her attack.
The red and yellow ponies arrived at the cottage on the edge of the Everfree forest, and Big Mac stepped inside. He made his way to the couch, and Fluttrshy immediately nuzzled into his body after closing the door. She had never felt more secure in her life… never more in love. She realized he was the only stallion for her. Fluttershy, however, also decided that she didn't want to ruin whaty they had, so she decided against telling Big Mac about her rape. She felt it was better that he didn't know, so this moment could never end.
"I love you so much Big Macinstosh."
"I love you too Sugarpie," whispered the crimson steed. Fluttershy kissed her stallion, looked at him with soft eyes, and whispered,
"We're ready." And that night, Fluttershy and her stallion danced to the beat of love, Fluttershy knowing true love for the first time.
Fluttershy woke up next to her stallion the next morning. She woke up wide awake, and as she slipped off the bed he too started to shift from his slumber. Suddenly, Fluttershy felt incredibly sick. She raced to the bathroom and threw up in the toilet.
"Everything all right?" she heard Mac call from the other room.
"Yes, just a little sick."