//------------------------------// // Date Night // Story: First Date - A Flutterdash Story // by lillytheomegawolf //------------------------------// In the late afternoon sun, two colourful pegasi touched down in front of Fluttershy's cottage. They found a rather irate looking Angel Bunny waiting for them. "Oh, there you are, Angel!" Fluttershy said happily, undeterred. "Sorry we're late, we had lost track of the time. Are you all right? Do you need me to feed you?" He immediately motioned for a carrot, giving a solid answer to the animal caretakers question. Fluttershy nodded, hurried inside then returned with the offering, "Here you go, Angel! Enjoy." The rodent excitedly snatched the carrot and began munching on it, allowing his mother figure off the hook for being late home for his meal time. However, he was still none too pleased to see the other pegasus. Despite in the past he merely tolerated her in a begrudging sense and enjoyed tormenting her with the knowledge of his caretaker being in love with her... he was none too sure this was going to end well. He shot her a glare after making sure Fluttershy wasn't watching. The cyan mare poked out her tongue in a quick response before putting a ruffled wing over the yellow pegasus as if claiming the mare for herself. Dash allowed herself to be led along as Fluttershy slowly fed her animals. The couple stuck to the ground for extra snuggle time, making the most of the peaceful atmosphere before their date. As soon as Fluttershy finished tending to her animals she turned to the pony who was practically glued to her. "Rainbow. I think it's shower time... We need to get you looking nice and pretty for our date!" "Looking awesome, you mean," Dash smirked, "I think it's you who needs to look all clean and pretty for our date, Flutters." “Yes, Dash. You go first, I’ll finish up out here.” “Okay.” With the setting sun at their side, two pegasi glided along the outskirts of Ponyville. The couple were content to simply enjoy each other’s company while they lazily made their way toward the center of town where Rainbow Dash had apparently picked out a place for their meal. The light blue pegasus began to do slow barrel rolls around her companion. She allowed her wingtips to come within almost touching distance on each rotation and pulled forward and began to rotate with one wingtip within sneezing distance of Fluttershy’s head. It took all of the animal caregiver’s concentration to fly straight and not bump the feathers so close to her. Just as she felt about ready to go cross eyed thanks to the passing blue wingtips, her companion pulled away with a tight barrel roll and dipped by several pony lengths. “Woooah...” Dash slowly regained her original place by her fillyfriend’s side, a slight side to side swerve in her flight. “That’s one way to make myself dizzy... mind if we find a nearby cloud for a moment?” “Okay. I think you were making me dizzy too.” Fluttershy giggled. “How about that one over there?” She pointed to a cloud that floated over one of the houses on Ponyville’s outer section of houses. “Sure!” With a burst of speed Rainbow Dash was first to the cloud, already on her side relaxing when her fillyfriend landed. “You sure know how to take up a cloud,” Fluttershy giggled softly. “Hey, what is that supposed to mean?” Fluttershy giggled some more, lent in and nuzzled their noses together. “Last night I was also reminded of how you can be a bed hog too. But don’t worry, I’ll still share my bed with you tonight... if you like.” “Like? Of course, I liked it,” Dash retorted. “But I’m not that bad.” “No. No, you’re not... you’re worse?” Fluttershy offered amidst continued giggles. “Hey, you would know. After all...” The light blue pegasus put on her best pout. “Somepony decided it was okay to date this big bad pony.” “More like short bad pony.” Fluttershy smiled back cheekily. “Who are you calling short?” Dash scowed. “Oh um... this cute short blue creature I’m snuggling with right now.” Cooed Fluttershy as she nuzzled up closer and wrapped her companion in a big hug. Dash huffed. “It’s not short. I’m aerodynamic.” Fluttershy shuffled around a bit till she was spooning her fillyfriend. She nuzzled her muzzle up between two blue ears. Her face slid forward till she was sure her lips could be seen then smiled cheekily. “Which I find cute.” “No, you’re cute.” Dash was quick to retort. “So are you.” “Awesome.” “Cute.”
 “Awesome-and-cool!” “Cute and adorable!” Fluttershy sang. “Fastest-pegasus-alive-and-totally-awesome-not-cute.” Dash took a deep breath. A smirk cracked upon the blue pegasus’s lips but was promptly banished into a frown. Fluttershy rolled off her fillyfriend to face her, a forehoof covering her growing smile. Dash continued to glare at her companion. A giggle escaped Fluttershy, it rapidly turned into a torrent of laughter. Dash began to laugh too and pulled her mare in closer for a hug. “Aw Fluttershy, I never knew you could do that.” “Well, maybe somepony makes me feel bolder. Um... it was also a bit of fun.” “Yea, I know, cheeky.” The couple settled down into silence, enjoying one another’s company on the peaceful cloud. Celestia’s sun continued its descent and their cloud began to glow golden. “Let’s watch the sunset,” Fluttershy suggested. 
“Sure,” Dash agreed as she lay a wing gently against her fillyfriend and slowly pulled her in closer. The yellow pegasus took further initiative and lay her head against the strong shoulder of her loved one. She unleashed a sigh of contentment as her gaze roamed the horizon, lit with the last of Celestia’s golden rays. As the last of the golden rays vanished behind the mountains, there was a low rumble. Fluttershy giggled. “Is somepony hungry?” “That- that’s not my tummy.” Dash fought back a grin. Of course it was her stomach. “Was it an earthquake? Oh! Save me Dashie!” Fluttershy giggled and clung to her mare as though she were a damsel in distress. With a burst of power from blue wings, the athlete scooped her date up and into her forehooves as she took off. “How's this?” “It’s nice.” “Onwards to dinner then?” “So somepony is hungry?” “I kinda got us a reservation.” “We don’t want to be late then.” “Here we are, Horte’s cafe and restaurant,” Dash announced as she stepped forth into the sophisticated establishment. The polished wooden walls were adorned with silver and golden trim that gave the place a feeling akin to walking into a nice restaurant in Canterlot. The left and right sides were lined with two pony booths for those who wished for a bit more privacy while the tables that were spread out across the rest of the room fitted four or six ponies at a time. At the far wall, the barista and display rack for baked goods had been closed while the bar to its left was open and was cracking along merrily. There were several ponies scattered around, mostly at the bar. Although the speedster spotted Lyra and Bon Bon sharing a couples booth in a quiet corner. “Wow, Dash.” Fluttershy came to a sudden stop in the doorway. “I never thought you would take us someplace like this...” “Yea? Well, I wanted our first proper night out to be a little fancier than just going to the Hay Cafe.” “But I quite like that place...” “Same. That’s why I thought it might be cool to try this out. It's not a snobby Canterlot place, so I figured it might be fun. Come on!” The speedster urged her companion on with a light push from her wing. The two mares approached a light red unicorn who looked as though he had just walked out of Rarity’s boutique with a new black half suit. “Good evening, how might I be of service?” “Yea, table for two please, I booked it under Rainbow Dash.” A cautionary eye was cast between the duo. “Couples table,” a red hoof indicated one of the booths along the wall near the bar. “Or one of our regular tables?” He indicated to the tables near the middle of the room that looked fit to serve four ponies. “Couples table,” Dash replied carefully. “Very good.” With a slight smile, the unicorn turned and walked over to a nice quiet looking booth, the second from the corner, quite close to the bar. Dash’s eyes stetted on the cider and she couldn’t help but grin. She took the seat facing away from the bar and was quick to relax. “Fluttershy, mind if I have a drink?” Rainbow Dash asked as her mare settled down in front of her. “Only if I can have one of my own.” The waiter cast his gaze between the couple, “is that two regular or hard cider?” “Hard cider, please.” Dash was quick to beat her partner to the reply. “Only a regular apple cider for me, please,” Fluttershy added. As the waiter walked off Fluttershy lent in slowly, “I do hope you aren’t planning on having too many of those.” “Of course not, this is a date... not a drinking night with the weather team.” The speedster grinned, those were fun nights, especially when she had crashed at Fluttershy's for the evening afterwards. “Thank you,” Fluttershy smiled. From where she was seated Dash was sure she caught a glimpse of a purple horn and a dark mane. She scrunched up her muzzle and leant out of their private booth. As she withdrew she felt green eyes upon her. “Hey, Fluttershy. I think I just saw Twilight.” “Others from our group are allowed to eat here too. I know Rarity comes here on occasion.” “Yea, but the egghead?” Dash sat up as far as she could in her seat to try and peer the three rows down past another couple in the middle. She grinned. Yep, that looked like the back of Twilight’s head alright. But who was the dark pegasus stallion she was with? “Your drinks.” The soft clink of mugs on the tabletop drew the speedster’s attention and she sat slowly. “Yea, thanks.” Dash took a slow sip and felt her muscles loosen. Aaaaah the wonderful taste of cider! “Would you like to place your order now, or do you require more time to consider your options?” “More thinking time, thanks,” Dash replied as she relaxed into her seat. “Who’s that with Twilight over there?” “Hmmm? Oh, I did not ask names. You are most welcome to say hello to your friend though.” “Sure.” Dash took another swing of her drink. “Hey Fluttershy.” The mare in question glanced up from her menu. “Yes?” “Wanna go say hi?” The yellow pegasus nodded, 

“Sure. After we pick something to eat.” Rainbow Dash glanced down at her own menu, “some of these names I can’t even pronounce.” “I think they are from Prance.” “Heh, no wonder... they sound kinda nice though, I guess.” As Fluttershy lifted her hoof to gain the attention of the waiter, two nearby ponies were at a much later stage in their evening experience. “I do believe thy friends are about to order. Do you think they might be interested in us visiting them?” The midnight blue pegasus stallion smiled lightly as he took one of the final bites of the cheesy meal they shared. “Well, I believe this could be their first date, so they might like some privacy. Do you think they’ve seen you?” “Rainbow Dash has, yes.” Twilight gave a small laugh, “well if there's anypony who could barge on over regardless of if they are on a date or not, it would be her.” “Thou art right. Here she comes.” A grin ripped across Twilight’s face and she leant forward. “Wanna pretend your Artemis, my handsome young stallion?” In response, the stallion grinned cheekily and sat back. “Hi Twilight. Who’s your new friend?” Rainbow asked as she strolled up to the couple. “Hi, Twilight.” As Fluttershy spoke, both new arrivals noticed the two seated ponies were sharing a plate. “Gonna make Luna jealous if she finds out you’ve shared a plate with a stallion.” Dash eyed the nearly finished meal. “Not at all,” ‘Artemis’ replied with a slight grin. “Her Highness knows I’m here.” Dash shot the stallion a careful once over. “Are you one of her guards or something.” Twilight giggled, “the or something is correct. Have you finally decided to take Fluttershy on a date?” “Yes she did and it’s been an amazing day.” “You’ve made a day out of it?” “Yep.” Dash proudly pulled her pretty pegasus into a winged hug. “Good on you,” Twilight smiled. “Well, no need to have us interrupt your romantic day." “Don’t want us talking to your uh... guard do you?” Dash replied. The young princess was about to reply but stopped when she saw the yellow pegasus step around the blue one and invade the stallion’s personal space. “Do I... recognise you?” Fluttershy softly asked, her snout a few inches from Luna’s muzzle. “I would hope not.” ‘Artemis’ replied nervously. “Because if I gave you a horn, your what I would expect Princess Luna to look like if she were a stallion, like the one I met in a dream once.” Satisfied with her assessment, Fluttershy then realised that it might be incorrect and withdrew behind her mane. “Not that I mean you any offence, sir.” The shy pegasus quickly withdrew to her partner’s side. “You- What?” Dash turned to Fluttershy, confused. “But thou weren't to remember me.” “Wait. You appear to other ponies as a stallion?” Twilight rounded on the dark pegasus. “I thought you only did that to me.” “There was one time recently after our little moment together that I felt somepony in desperate need. I didn’t even stop to change my form. I never considered that Fluttershy might remember that dream. So few ponies recall their time in slumber.” “Well uh... I might... sometimes.” Fluttershy sank deeper into her lover’s side. “Not bad dreams, I hope,” Dash spoke up. “Um...” Fluttershy fidgeted with her forehooves. “Well, so much for making them think you were somepony else...” Twilight muttered. “Cool disguise. Let me guess, you wanted a secret date.” Dash grinned, rather pleased with her own assessment. “Correct.” Suddenly the speedster’s grin became extra cheeky, “say... Twilight. I didn’t know you swung both ways and with the same pony too.” “I- I...” A slightly flustered Twilight shot Dash a quick glare. “I love Luna, okay. It doesn’t matter if she’s her normal self... or a stallion.” “Awww... that’s actually sweet.” Fluttershy spoke up, cutting her fillyfriend’s next cheeky remark off. “Thank you, Fluttershy,” Twilight replied quickly. “Now I must ask you both to keep this form a secret please,” Luna spoke up. “Why, doesn’t Celestia know?” Dash grinned cheekily back. “Yes, she does. But those here are the few others privy to knowing.” “Okay, well you can count on us then, Prince.” The cheeky grin grew upon the blue pegasus’s muzzle at the completion of her sentence. “Right now he’s not a prince or a princess.” “Is this a way for you to try and be a normal pony?” Fluttershy asked. “Correct. Save for thyself, few would guess that a pegasus stallion is the same pony who raises the moon.” “Can you still raise the moon like this?” Dash asked. “Nay. Without my horn, the most I can do is turn back to my normal self.” “Okay,” Fluttershy replied. “I think it’s time Rainbow Dash and I left you two alone to enjoy the rest of your evening. But it’s always nice to see some of our other friends out on dates too.” “Thanks, you two enjoy your meal,” Twilight replied as the pegasus couple turned to leave. Rainbow Dash quickly trotted to her seat and slid in just before her marefriend joined her. “I think Luna’s got a cool disguise there,” Dash commented as she took a sip of her dwindling beverage. “I agree. Although I’m not sure I would want to turn into a stallion.” Fluttershy responded quietly. “Eh, doesn’t look too bad.” Dash shrugged. “Would somepony try it out if they could?” “Who, me? Maybe? I think it could be funny to see your reaction.” Dash replied with a coy grin. Fluttershy giggled, “I’m sure it would. Although you might confuse my animals.” “I would love to see a confused Angel bunny.” “Now Dash, there is no need to be mean to my poor bunny.” “Poor? He’s a right pain in the flank! I can’t believe you haven’t kicked him out of the house and returned him to the wild or something.” “Maybe because he reminds me of somepony who’s a real sweetheart beneath all those layers of being tough and awesome.” “And cool. You forgot cool,” Dash added. “Wait. You named that pest after me?” “You may have given me the inspiration. It’s been a few years... but I think you had gone from being cute to annoying very quickly that day. Then this poor baby bunny in my care reminded me of you and he ended up named after my big blue angel.” Cooed Fluttershy. “Pffft- that’s super corny, you know?” “I think it’s sweet.” Out of the corner of her eye, Dash spotted somepony incoming with a big platter of food. “Oooh, I think I spot our food coming,” she grinned as her eyes settled on the waiter who was indeed approaching their table. “It looks very nice.” The light red unicorn approached then levitated the dish in his magic to settle carefully upon their table. “I present to you, your meal. If there is anything else you need, please don’t hesitate to ask.” “Sure, thanks,” Dash replied as her gaze settled on the food before them. It smelt amazing. If it tasted half as good as it smelt, she was sure this would be a memorable meal. The large pasta dish with various veggies consumed a platter the size of two dinner plates put together. Dash grinned, this was going to be a fun meal to share. Her gaze rose to her partner and she noticed a folk held in Fluttershy’s maw. The yellow pegasus carefully swirled the folk around, catching several long strands of pasta and snagging several leaves of different plants. She then speared a carrot then carefully lifted the offering up to her fillyfriend. Uncertainty swirled around inside the speedster. This looked sappy. Like, maybe not do it in public kinda sappy. “You... want to feed me?” The folk wobbled up and down flicking a little bit of sauce at the speedster as Fluttershy nodded. Dash wiped her face with her forehoof then cast a quick glance at the rest of the restaurant to check that no pony was paying them any attention. “Fine.” She leant forward and accepted the mouthful. It was a tastesplosion. The pasta carried the strong tomato based sauce taste with several hints of herbs that Dash could not name. The veggies were soft and filled with enriched flavours as she bit into them. As she worked on chewing the delicious food she noticed the folk headed for a second helping. A blue hoof rose and signalled to stop. Fluttershy paused and put her utensil down. The multicoloured mare swallowed then sighed with content. “You gotta taste it. It’s amazing!” Rainbow Dash took a quick swing of her drink then picked up her own folk and quickly began trying to snag as much pasta and accompanying veggies as she could. She promptly lifted the offering up fast enough it splattered some sauce across Fluttershy’s muzzle. The yellow mare carefully accepted the large morsel. Dash placed her fork down, her eyes still on her companion. Fluttershy clearly enjoyed the rather large mouthful of food she had been given, her cheeks filled like a chipmunk while her eyes closed. The various tastes and their mix filled her and she slowed her chomping even further to hold onto the moment. After she finally processed the large helping she opened her eyes to a grinning fillyfriend. “You know Dash, I think you gave me an extra large helping on purpose.” “I just gave you a Rainbow Dash sized one.” The speedster grinned cheekily back. “Well...” A yellow hoof lifted a napkin to wipe the spots off a once more spotless muzzle. “I think somepony needs to return the favour.” “Oh, yea?” The grin grew in size as Dash awaited her date’s next action. Fluttershy took her fork, wound it round and round till it had collected a large amount of pasta and greens. She carefully lifted it and brought it slowly forward. Dash shot the large portion a cautious look. She was certainly being offered a large mouthful, even for her. Not one to back down, the speedster lent forward and accepted her fillyfriend’s offering. In the hurry to cram it all in, rogue pasta lashed around sprinkling bits of sauce around till it vanished inside the blue maw. The extra large helping temporally slowed the speedster’s progress but she soon sped up her munching till she finished with a belch. “And done... You really know how to feed a pony don’t you.” The yellow pegasus wiped a few splotches from her face then carefully laid down the napkin once more. “Table manners, Dash. You’re making a little bit of a mess.” “You fed me.” “But, you could eat a bit slower.” “Me, slow down? Where’s the fun in that?” Dash grinned as she reached down for her own fork and this time selected a less large potion to feed her companion. As she carefully lifted the fork, Fluttershy leant in. Dash ‘accidentally’ missed her fillyfriend’s mouth and muffled giggles escaped the prankster as the yellow cheek stained red. The fork withdrew, leaving a small bit of cabbage on the animal caretaker. Fluttershy shook her head, yet couldn’t help but laugh to herself at the silly antics. She lunged forward and snagged the fork with enough force to rip it out of her fillyfriend’s maw. Fluttershy felt a rising sense of satisfaction at the look of surprise on the blue face in front of her as she removed the folk and allowed herself to enjoy the taste of the pasta dish. In response, Dash lent down and took a bite right from the large plate. She sucked up several long strands of pasta and gobbled up a carrot in the time it took Fluttershy to finish her mouthful. “Not that it’s not fun, but enough feeding each other,” Dash commented as she returned to the meal. “I’ll meet you in the middle.” “Only if you leave the last long pasta for us both to share.” “What like one from each end? Isn’t that a bit corny?” “I would like to try it, if that’s okay.” Dash scoffed and took another swing of her diminishing cider. “Sure, race you there!” With Rainbow Dash in the lead, the two pegasi dug in together into their shared platter. Although Fluttershy started off reserved and cautious in her eating, she slowly gave into the fun of the moment and allowed her fillyfriend’s attitude to wash off on herself. Before long the couple were briskly munching toward the middle. While Fluttershy was trying to minimize any mess, she noticed Dash clearly had no such reservations. With most of the meal gone, the blue muzzle was well flecked with splotches and that was not where they ended. She returned her focus to the meal, enjoying the taste and the way Dash was making long strings of pasta vanish. It was almost as though they were back in flight school sharing in an eating contest started by the one and only, Rainbow Dash. Noticing they were nearing the few remaining bits, Rainbow Dash slowed her munching and waited for her fillyfriend to finish the ball of veggies she had taken. At the same time, both ponies took the last collection of pasta strands and began eating, one from each side. They met in the middle with a brief but saucy kiss and Fluttershy was quick to lick her lips clean of the tasty pasta sauce. After a few moments, Dash realised she was grinning like an idiot and withdrew to wipe her face. “Rainbow Dash, they have napkins for a reason.” “What?” The speedster lowered her now, less clean foreleg. “You just wash it off later, it's fine.” “No, it’s not.” “Yes, it is.” “Go to the little fillys room and clean yourself up please.” “What are you, my mom?” “No, your best friend and fillyfriend. Now go.” Dash sighed. “Fine...” The blue pegasus picked herself up and hauled herself off to the bathroom, quickly of course so that few ponies could catch her making any kind of scene. Once in front of the mirror, Dash had to admit, her right foreleg wasn’t exactly clean now that she had used it to wipe her face a few times. She shrugged to herself. Still easier than bothering to use a dumb napkin. She began washing her foreleg, careful to use enough soap to get the job done well. After a brief scrub, her blue foreleg was back to its usual clean self. “There, easy. Dunno what Fluttershy was complaining about.” The yellow pegasus in question was currently sipping her cider, patiently awaiting her mare’s return. With the meal over, she looked forward to finding a quieter place to enjoy the evening together. The bar in particular was beginning to get rather loud, with several pegasi appearing to be competing in a drinking competition. “All clean,” Dash announced as she slipped into her seat. “Much better, thank you.” The blue mare took a big gulp and finished her cider. “Wanna head out of here?” “I was just thinking the same thing.” “Cool.” Fluttershy spotted where her mare’s pink eyes had settled. “Would you like to finish my cider for me?” “Well, if you’re offering...” The yellow pegasus smiled as she took a final sip then hoofed it over. “Thanks!” Dash drained the quarter glass in one go. “Say. Looks like Thunderlane is getting himself into a drinking competition with Cloud Kicker. Shame I can’t join in, I would beat them both.” “I would rather my Rainbow doesn’t smell like a pub.” “Only matters if I crash at your place.” “What if I maybe, wouldn’t mind you um... staying over again?” Fluttershy carefully offered. Rainbow Dash lit up, 
“extra reasons to leave that lot to their drinks. Come on, I’ll go pay and meet you outside.” Two pegasi lay under a blanket of stars. Their bedding? A cloud that floated a hundred meters above Ponyville. Save the lights on in the houses and the few venues open past dark, it was all quiet and peaceful. Fluttershy shuffled closer, snuggling into her mare’s muscular side, relishing the warmth that filled her body and soul at the sweet contact that it brought. She hummed contentedly. “Dash?”
 “Yea, Fluttershy?” “I think I would go out on another date with you sometime.” Two cerise eyes glowed with joy in the darkness. “Sweet. I would totally go out with you again too, Flutters.” “Good... A few more minutes...” Yellow nuzzled into blue, “then would you like to head back to my place?” “Sounds good,” Dash grinned back so hard she was sure Fluttershy could feel her smiling. 
“Thank you for the date, today has been wonderful.” Fluttershy gave her companion a quick nuzzle on the doorstep to her home. “You uh... don’t wanna come in do you?” “I could. I thought I already agreed to your place?” A grin filled Dash’s muzzle. “How about... I go in with you. But... you need to do something for me.” “What?” “A few more snuggles.” “What if you stayed the night?” Fluttershy suggested. “Not that I want to be too forward or-” A blue hoof silenced the yellow pegasus. “I like it, don’t worry.” A delighted smile erupted across Fluttershy’s face. “Yay!” The lights in Fluttershy’s cottage flickered out and all was peaceful, even Angel bunny was relaxing, content in his bed. In the master bedroom, one pegasus lay in bed, grinning in the dark at her companion who had just switched the lights off. “Ya know Fluttershy, we need to get you a cloud bed. They are sooo much more comfortable.” “Are you complaining about my choices?” The animal caretaker asked quietly as she slipped into bed alongside her fillyfriend. “Ugh... not really, just, you know... making a suggestion. I think this could be even more awesome.” “Well.” Fluttershy cuddled up close. “You are one of my choices. Does that make it a choice that needs suggestions too?” “What, no!” Dash was quick to defend herself. “I’m an awesome choice, if I do say so myself.” Even in the dark, Fluttershy spotted the grin. “How about tomorrow night, we sleep at your house and you can remind me why you think cloud beds are so cool?” “Sounds good.” Blue hooves pulled the yellow pegasus in close and the pair settled down happily. “Thanks for doing this Fluttershy, it’s been fun.” “Mmmmm... It’s been wonderful...” The lanker pegasus cooed softly. “And Fluttershy.” “Yes, Dashie?” “Sweet dreams. That means, no nightmares okay?” “Okay.” With that, the young couple settled down together for a good night of snuggles and sleep.