//------------------------------// // A Misunderstanding // Story: A Bell's Sonata Magic of Love Part 2 // by MysteriousStranger //------------------------------// “What, how…?!” Rarity had taken her by surprise. How did she find out? “I saw you at the jewelry store a week ago, choosing an engagement necklace. I wonder, why didn’t you take me? I have an eye for that kind of stuff, darling.” Twilight gulped and took a breath to calm down. “I wanted it to be a secret and tell you all after she and I got engaged, if she accepts…” “What are you talking about? Of course she’s going to say yes! Twilight, I can tell that you two are made for each other! Do you know how happy she is? I always see her with a smile on her face or singing. She talks more when we go to the spa… Not much, but more than before. She will be extremely happy when you ask her to marry you!” Twilight was smiling while Rarity talked. She was right; there was no way Fluttershy would refuse the proposal. For all she knew, the Pegasus might've been waiting patiently for that day to come. “You're right, Rarity. I don’t know what I was thinking... She will accept my proposal!” The lavender Unicorn said confidently. “I’m telling you she will! Now, when are you going to propose her?” “I was thinking about doing it on our anniversary, at the same hill where we had our first official date.” “That’s so romantic, darling. I didn’t think you had a side like this,” Rarity said with her hooves on her chin. "Can I see the necklace?” “Tomorrow. I left it back at the library, hidden, of course. I don’t want Spike finding it by accident.” “Even if he did, he would keep your secret.” “I know, but it would ruin the surprise…” “Oh, right… And now, darling, I would love to hear about your date last night before I open my boutique.” Twilight told her friend all about the previous night's happenings, even what Applejack said about Rainbow Dash wanting to help her, making them both laugh. “Oh, Rainbow Dash, always thinking that she can do all by herself!” The fancy Unicorn said between laughs. Once she was finished with her story, it was midday. Twilight thanked Rarity for the tea and for her support before making her way to the library. Spike probably already opened it, and he would need some help. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Fluttershy woke up in the first few hours of the morning to take care of the forest critters. She had her breakfast and made one for Angel too, who was waiting impatiently next to his plate. “Here you go, Angel Bunny. Make sure you don't leave anything!” The white rabbit started to eat, food launching everywhere in his rush; he was very hungry. “Angel, please don’t do that!” But Angel ignored her and kept eating hurriedly. “Angel Bunny!” The shout of his owner was enough to make him stop. He looked into her eyes, angry at first, but his feelings quickly changed to fear when he saw her face. Fluttershy was staring at him with an expression that could strike fear in anypony's heart. The rabbit, scared to death, began eating properly, but with an irritated face. “That’s better. Now I have to see the rest of the animals before going to Ponyville.” It was a normal morning for her. None of the critters needed anything special; just food and love. When she was done, it was almost midday, so she headed to Ponyville to visit her friends. She decided to visit Rarity first to tell her about last night. She knew that her best friend would want to know, but when she got there she saw Twilight trotting out. The Pegasus quickly hid before she was seen. She noticed that the Unicorn was very happy and almost skipping. “Why is she smiling like that? She only has that smile when she's with me… unless… No, it can’t be!” When she couldn’t see her marefriend anymore, she got out of her hiding spot and trotted to Rarity’s boutique. The sign said the shop was open, but she knocked on the door anyway. Rarity opened the door and was surprised to find her best friend standing there. “Fluttershy, darling, you don’t need to knock if it's open!” Rarity said with a warm smile. “Um, sorry, but… When I was coming here I saw Twilight. What was she doing here…?” “Oh, yes! I asked her to do me a favor. I needed somepony to help me try the dresses on and she was kind enough to assist me, that’s all!” She grinned nervously, and Fluttershy noticed it but she decided not to say anything. “I see… Well, I’ll be on my way. I don’t want to bother you…” “Oh, darling, you're always welcome here! Come back anytime!” “Thanks… I'll see you later…” “Take care, Fluttershy!” Rarity closed the door and waited until she couldn’t hear hoofsteps before sighing. “Phew, that was close! Twilight wouldn’t forgiven me if Fluttershy finds out…" ____________________________________________________________________________________________ “I know what I’m going to do... Twilight will tell me; she would never lie to me. I just hope I’m wrong…” Fluttershy was trotting, but before she could reach the library, she was ambushed by Pinkie Pie. “Hi, Fluttershy! How have you been? I haven’t see you since…yesterday!” “Oh, hi, Pinkie Pie. I’m sorry, but I’m a little busy right now. I’m going to see Twilight!” She started trotting again, but Pinkie Pie followed her. “Oh, goodie! Can I come? I think the last time I saw her was sixteen hours ago!” Fluttershy was about to argue more, but they arrived at Twilight’s library and her pink friend was already knocking on the door. The Unicorn opened it and saw Pinkie Pie first. “Pinkie, you don’t need to knock so many times; just two or three times are enough… Oh, hi, Flutters!” “H-Hi… Twilight…” The yellow Pegasus said with a sad tone. Twilight found it strange. Fluttershy hadn’t spoken to her like this since they started dating. She was about to ask her if she was okay, but was interrupted by Pinkie Pie. “Howdy there, Twilight! I was just hiding in a near bush watching everypony when I found Fluttershy and I decided to reveal myself! She said she was coming to see you so I came along!” The party pony said quickly and with a smile on her face. She was breathing fast when she stopped talking. “Oh, I see… What’s going on?” The Unicorn let them in. “I just remembered, Mr. And Mrs. Cake asked me to come here and ask you for a recipe book. They need it now so I’ll look for it and be on my way!” Twilight helped Pinkie Pie look for the book she needed before the pink mare left. “I wonder how she can be so energetic... I rarely see her quiet!” The bookworm pony laughed, but she stopped when she saw Fluttershy’s face. "Is something wrong, Shy?” Fluttershy shook her head. “Oh, no, nothing… I Just… I wanted to see you…” “How sweet of you! I’m glad you’re here.” The Unicorn kissed her on her cheek. Fluttershy accepted it, but she was still looking strange. “Are you sure you’re okay? Do you want something to drink?” “No no, I’m fine, really! Did you just wake up?” Fluttershy asked timidly. “Actually, no, I woke up early and went to see Rarity. She told Spike that she wanted to see me yesterday, so that was the first thing I did today. She just wanted me to do her a favor.” “What kind of favor?” She stared into her lavender eyes with a serious look that Twilight had never saw before. “Um… Well, she…” She thought of something quickly. She hated to lie to the love of her life, but she had no choice. Fluttershy started to move closer to her, still looking at her suspiciously and making her step back until she was between the wall and her marefriend. Finally, she thought of something. “She wanted me to try her dresses on. Yes, then we talked for a while; I told her about the amazing night we had yesterday!” She smiled warmly at her lover, who no longer had a suspicious look on her face. “Oh, I see… Well, I’ll be going now… I have something to do. I'll see you later, Twilight!” She turned and headed to the door, but before leaving she looked back and said timidly, “I love you…” Twilight stared at her, puzzled. “I love you too, Fluttershy… I…” She tried to approach the Pegasus, but she left before she could do so. Twilight closed the door and sighed. “Something is definitely wrong…”