It wasn't long before the two racing ponies and Manticore were tired from their long run, and soon, they found a spot to rest. Silhouette used this opportunity to talk with the colt, and amazingly, decided to be serious. "Hey Blitzen, I know you like this Sweetie Belle, but I was curious, what is it that you like about her? I mean, I could talk for hours about Zed and his goofy looks, and his...well, I rather not go into too much detail." She couldn't be serious for long, after all.
"Well, when I first saw them all I was intrigued to see the children of Canterlot, and how they seemed to forgot about us Kirins. I knew from mine Sister that this happened over time, but I wanted to help them, and make new friends, I guess part of me wanted to do something my Sister told me...NOT...to do!" the Kirin colt said.
"OH! So you liked the idea of being a little bad? That's understandable! But, what about the Unicorn did you like? I know you like my wings, hehe! But was the Pegasus not pretty, or what about the Earth Pony? You aren't in trouble, I just want to be sure you know this is a crush, and..." she hesitated to say what she was going to say next. "Well, if she one day doesn't like you, I would hate to see such a cool colt be broken-hearted. Trust me, it sucks!" The Opliptera was proud of herself for being serious, but swore to herself she would make it up by teasing Wonder on the train.
"I understand...and to be honest, I really liked the Pegasus! She was very much, well, like you, and sort of like a colt too! But, she really didn't liked being hugged much, and as much as her wings said she liked me, I guess I couldn't..." he paused a bit, and ate a small snack. After he finished, he resumed his answer. "Miss Bloom was very lovely, but she said it would be dishonourable to kiss or have a crush on her without asking her family first. I understood that, but when I talked to Sweetie, everything worked out, and the first kiss she gave me...was magic. I want to feel that sooo much again!"
"Hmm, ok. I sort of understand. Just...promise me, like you promised Kellie, that you'll make lots of cool colt and flirty filly friends, ok? I know you will fit in well, and remember, I'll be gone a while, but I promise, I'll see you soon. Oh! Don't tell anypony, but I would love it if you were at my wedding!" Silhouette's mind drifted off. Despite her rather dirty mind at times, she was very much a lady at heart. She was snapped out it it by a hug, and a kiss at her hoof. "Such a gentlepony! Ok, let's go cutie!"
The break ended up costing a great deal of time, and Sillie had hoped that she hadn't missed Wonder and the train. Sadly, it seemed Wonder was not near the cottage, and only Fluttershy was waiting for her and her Kirin friend. "Please tell me Wonder hasn't left yet! Oh dear, why do I always buck these things up?" she said, shocking the shy mare. "Oh...sorry, did he leave anything for me?"
"Um, yes, this ticket, and he said the teller would exchange it for tomorrow's train. Would you mind introducing me to this handsome young colt?" Fluttershy said with a slight smile towards the blue and white colt. He was shy at first, but Silhouette smiled and gave a silent reassurance that it would be ok.
"This is the Kirin, Blitzen! He's a sexy little colt who wishes to take care of your animals, and even brought a, 'little critter' with him to show you how serious he is about animals! If you two don't mind, I am going to take care of this ticket really quick, and um, Fluttershy?" the Opliptera asked.
"Yes, Miss Shield?" Fluttershy asked.
"Well, not Miss for long! Never mind...um, where is a dress shop? I wanted to send my special somepony into town later for a fitting, and figured I should write him where it is, after all." the anxious mare said.
"Oh, you mean Rarity's! Her boutique is the building that looks like a Carousel. You shouldn't miss it! You better hurry, the pony who works for the train station goes home in a little while!" the yellow Pegasus said, and soon witnessed the other mare take off into town. She looked to lil Blitzen, and he to her.
"Well, may I see this very special critter you brought with you? I am very good with animals, and would love to make a new friend!" The poor shy Pony had no idea what was to come next.
"Oh yes, but first Miss Shy, I must insist you stay close to me. He's Manny, and although he's a big guy, he is very nice and sweet when he gets to know thee! I mean, you." Blitzen was still not used to the way Sillie had taught him to speak, but made an effort to do so.
"Oh, ok, where is..." Fluttershy never got to finish, as the giant white Manticore, with four massive wings and its prickly, poison tail roared in front of her, and began to lick up the small colt. "EEP!" she said, before fainting.
"Miss Shy? Art thou ok??? Oh my! I hope I didn't scare her too much..." Blitzen said naively.
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Sillie had just made the exchange, and went into the Boutique that she had heard about from Fluttershy and was greeted by the white mare she met back in Monster World. "Well, it is so nice to see you again Miss Shield! I am really sorry the shop is nearly closed, but I am more than willing to stay open a little longer, should you need a new ensemble for your unique body structure! I must say, I never made a clothing set for a bat-pony..."
"Opliptera, is the proper term. Don't worry, I am a bit batty, so I don't mind! I...honestly would like my measurements taken as well, if I could. I would love to commission a Wedding gown for myself for a wedding in about four months time. I am sure you remember Zed...well, he and I..."
"Oh MY! Of course! I knew you two were an item, and of course I can get the basic designs started for you! Four months is plenty of time for what you need, and I am sure we can.."
"Hey Rarity, hello...Miss? I am Sweetie Belle, how are you doing?" Sweetie interrupted their conversation. Rarity was livid, but continued on to her tasks of making measurements.
Sillie, on the other hand, couldn't believe her luck! "Wait, you are Sweetie...the, ahem, let me say this correctly" she paused a bit, and amazingly, pulled a very accurate impression of Blitzen's voice saying, "the Most Beautiful, and Wonderful Filly I EVER met?" Rarity looked at her with a very odd stare, but the filly in question knew that voice impression.
"You mean, he's here?!? Tell me where is he?" she said with a certain amount of calculated control in her excitement. Last time she got excited, Rarity got very mad that she let slip that she had kissed the Kirin before, and tried to deny, but she eventually confessed to the deed.
"Oh, he's with Fluttershy introducing her to Manny. I really hope the poor dear is ok meeting that colt's Manticore. I swear I need to meet this sister of his, and ask if I could get him a regular pet or something!" she said casually, let Rarity finally finish her last measurements.
"Oh alright. If it is ok with you sis, I am going out, and visiting him. I am sure Fluttershy will watch us. Is that ok?" she said with the slightest hint of a devilish smile. The Opliptera, however, saw EXACTLY what the scheming filly did, but held in a laugh at her older sister not noticing her obvious ploy.
"Yes, yes! Please don't stress the poor Pegasus too much, she has a lot of stress over this trip to Baltimare, and our last spa trip is coming up tomorrow before she leaves. Say, Miss Shield, would you like to join us?" Rarity asked, unaware of the blur that just passed behind her, and making its way to Fluttershy's cottage.
"I can't...Hahahaha! Of course I'll go but...hehehe. Oh my...are you really that dense? I mean no offense, but you do just realize you let your anxious sister go see her potential colt-friend without anypony, but Fluttershy to watch them. I sincerely doubt she'll stop them from making out, even if she tried! The blunt Silhouette said.
It was at that exact moment, it finally sunk into Rarity's mind. "SWEETIE BELLE! I WILL NOT LET YOU BEHAVE UNLADY-LIKE! YOU!!! COME! NOOOW!!!!" She said to the very shocked, and no longer laughing, Opliptera.
Some distance on a train heading away from Ponyville, Wonder was experiencing a blissful feeling. Like somepony had finally successfully shutting his batty friend up. "Wow, wish I would have seen that!" he said to himself, and went to sleep again.
Poor little Blitzen had to chain up the over-excited Manticore to prevent him from lickiing up the shocked Pegasus. He even didn't mind carrying the stiff and startled mare inside and prepare tea for her. A certain bunny looked at him suspiciously, and gave him an evil eye after looking at his mare. Blitzen however was happy to see a cute little bunny, and slowly whispered, in a strange guttural, but very dragon-like growl to the bunny and extended his hoof towards him. Angel still didn't trust him, but other animals swarmed the Kirin, and he was very happy at the result.
Fluttershy woke up from her stupor, amazed at what she saw and heard, This little colt really had a connection to animals. It wasn't like her ability where she could understand them, it was as if he could talk to them somehow. "How do you, HOW?" she tried to ask.
"Believe it or not, it's a Dragon Call of Calming. I can't really explain it, but it works for most animals. I suppose the bunny is stubborn, but I hope he knows I am not trying to harm him. If you'd like, would you want to learn it?" he offered. Fluttershy spent a little time doing the same sound as he did, with similar effects. She was very happy she could finally talk to her animals in a new way!
"I don't wish to share the other Dragon Calls, as they tend to scare most animals, but it could be useful for scary ones. Also, there are some that affect the dragon saying it, but I can't do those calls yet. My Sister insists I shall learn those when I need too!" the Kirin said feeling a little sad about his sibling again.
Fluttershy hugged the colt excitedly. "I am sorry I didn't trust you before! You are good with animals, but I will have Pinkie help you if you need it, ok? Of course, should you ever need to, you may also stay here as well! Pinkie says she has a bed in her room for you, so you have two places to stay here.."
Right at that moment, a loud noise and blur stopped in back of the Kirin. Fluttershy stopped whatever she was going to say and motioned for Blitzen to turn around. Sweetie looked at him, but very angrily at him. "You didn't even think to TELL me you were here already? I was so excited you were coming, but you never told me when! I am so mad at you!" she said.
Blitzen gulped, and teared up. "I...Sweetie, I apologize I am so forgetful! I hath forgotten and was so focused on coming tha.." he was stopped by a tight hug by the Unicorn filly.
Fluttershy smiled at them both, but Sweetie continued. "I like you so much, but what do you say? I missed you so much, how about we stop talking?" Sweetie pressed her lips to his, and the colt melted again in her embrace. He proceeded to do the same back, but poor Fluttershy remembered one thing from earlier that week.
"Sweetie, um, I remember you promised not to do..this in my house, I really would appreciate it if you two would, go outside and...never mind." She walked outside and was hiding a blush herself when a very frustrated Unicorn and scared looking Opliptera came up to her. They looked at her and knew what was happening. Rarity was absolutely livid, but Sillie placed a hoof on her shoulder, and motioned for her to follow quietly inside.
In a whisper, Silhouette said to the older sister, "Don't you remember your first crush? This is sooo sweet! Although where did they learn to kiss like that? Must be somethin' at school."
Rarity was going to interrupt when both of the kissing ponies stopped. Blitzen whispered something low into Sweetie's ear, and both older mare's tried to understand what he said to her. Suddenly, Sweetie spoke for them. "Oh yes, Blitzy I so want to try that! We should hurry, or my sister will eventually catch us..."
"Oh believe me, she already did! Hahahaha!" Silhouette could not hold it in any longer, and upon seeing both the mares, Sweetie kicked poor Blitzen off of next to her. Sadly, she aimed a bit low and Blitzen, while not a full-grown pony, getting kicked there STILL hurt as a male. Poor Sweetie saw her colt friend fall over any start crying in pain, but managed to say one thing before his tears stopped him from saying anything more.
"Miss Rarity! I am sooo glad to finally meet you!" he cried out in various pitches.