//------------------------------// // What is Right and Wrong? // Story: My Little Johnny: Fluttershy and Edward Scissorhands // by VioletRose13 //------------------------------// The Boggs’ house was unusually quiet. Edward was so confused; he had just committed a crime and a few people were starting to turn against him. But the one who always stick with him was Fluttershy; he always felt safe and happy with her and he knew that he can always depend on her no matter what. She usually steered him in the right direction, she would always treat him with kindness, and all of her stories of the magical land of Equestria and her many friends there fascinated him to no end. One day, while Fluttershy and Edward were talking, Kim came in. “You’re here.” She said in surprise; she approached them. Fluttershy frowned and went into another room to give them some privacy, but she hid herself behind a wall so she could listen to their conversation. “They didn’t hurt you, did they?” Kim asked; Edward shook his head. “Were you scared?” She paused. “I tried to make Jim go back, but you can’t make Jim do anything. Thank you for not telling them that we…” “You’re welcome.” Edward replied solemnly. “It must’ve been awful when they told you whose house it was.” Kim added. ‘It must’ve…’ Fluttershy thought. “…I knew it was Jim’s house.” Edward said. “You did?” “Yes.” Fluttershy’s eyes widened in terror and shock; he knew the whole time?! But how? And why did he do it in the first place? “Well, then why’d you do it?!” “Because you asked me to.” Fluttershy covered her mouth with one hand in shock; he did it all because of Kim? She started to tear up before she heard another voice. Jim was calling out Kim’s name and whistling for her to come to him, just like a dog. After a moment, Fluttershy could hear something; it almost sounded like a scratch. She poked her head out just in time to see Edward marching down the hall with an angry look on his face. “Oh dear…” She whispered before heading to the back door; she saw Kim and Jim talking. “Don’t.” Kim said angrily. “What's the matter with you?” Jim answered. “I did what I could. My old man thinks he's an idiot, otherwise he'd still be in jail. What more do you want?” “You could tell the truth.” Kim retorted. “So could you. You were there.” “You know I didn't want to do it.” “But you did do it.” Kim let out a frustrated sigh and went back into the house. “I don't get why you give such a darn anyway.” Jim yelled before leaving. Kim shut the door when she saw Fluttershy; they glowered at each other. “How much of that did you hear?” Kim asked. “All of it.” Fluttershy answered, putting her hands on her hips. “You could tell the truth, you know.” “But it wasn’t my idea.” “I know, but you went along with it anyway. And you even dragged in a poor innocent creature. Edward was arrested because of you! No wonder Edward wants to come to Equestria with me.” Kim paused. “…Equestria? Are you out of your mind? There’s no such place.” Fluttershy inhaled deeply through her nose and furrowed her brow. “Kim, I’m sorry, but I am so frustrated and angry with you! You have to take responsibility for your actions, you AND Jim! You’d better own up to your mistake and tell someone… or I will.” “You wouldn’t dare.” “…Try me.” The two girls glared at each other, silently challenging the other to give in first. That night at dinner, Edward sat in sad silence. “We'll help you replace the drapes and the towels, but our confidence in you, Edward, isn't going to be so easy to replace.” Bill said sternly. “Dad…” Kim sighed. “Okay, a little ethics.” Bill continued. “You're walking down the street; you find a suitcase full of money. There's nobody around. No human person is in evidence. What do you do? A. You keep the money. B. You use it to buy gifts for your friends and loved ones. C. You give it to the poor. D. You turn it in to the police." “Dad, this is really stupid.” Kim groaned again. “Kim, please.” Peg said. “Simmer down. Edward?” Bill asked Edward. “Uh, hey. How about after dinner we go to the bowling alley?” Kim suggested. “That would be fun.” “You're not seeing Jim tonight?” Peg asked. “We had the coolest show and tell today.” Kevin said trying to change the subject. “This kid brought in a box of baby possums. Totally naked, no hair at all. I bet you’d like to see that, huh Fluttershy? I know how much you like animals.” ‘Please leave me out of this.’ Fluttershy thought. “It's fascinating, but your father's not finished yet.” Peg said to Kevin. “Thank you, dear.” Bill turned to Edward again. “Edward, we're waiting.” Edward paused for a moment. “Give it to my loved ones?” “Oh, Edward, it does seem that that's what you should do, but it's not.” Peg said, sounding sad. “You dope. Everybody knows you're supposed to give it to the police.” Kevin pointed out. “Good thinking, Kevin.” Bill said. “Well, think about it, you guys.” Kim chimed in. “I mean, that's the nicer thing to do. That's what I would do.” “Please don’t, Kim.” Fluttershy whispered pinching the bridge of her nose. ‘It hurts to hear you talk sometimes.’ She said in her head. “We're trying to make things easier for him, so let's cut the comedy for a little while.” Bill said to his daughter. “I am being serious. It's a nicer thing to do.” Kim argued. “We're not talking nice. We're talking right and wrong.” Bill retorted. “Speaking of right and wrong, I have something I’d like to sa—” Fluttershy started before being interrupted. “Oh, goodness sake, no wonder poor Edward can't learn right from wrong living in this family!” Peg shouted. Edward just remained silent, feeling even more ashamed of himself than before. Fluttershy scooted closer to him and wrapped her arm around his shoulder again. “I wish I can go to Equestria with you, Fluttershy.” He whispered. Fluttershy paused. “…Don’t worry, Edward. Maybe you will.” Kim stared at them and looked away, feeling a mix of anger, sadness, and shame. ‘What is Equestria…?’ She thought.