//------------------------------// // Chapter 3 // Story: Unexpected Love // by SilverSpoon //------------------------------// Fluttershy was hidden under her covers, shaking like a leaf. Nothing could calm her nerves, not even a world famous cup of tea from Angel. Oh, what is Mister Soarin' doesn't like me back? I'd hate to put him in such an awkward position... I should apologize tomorow... she cringed, mid-thought, if he does come back tomorrow... A knock on the door awakened her from her worried state. As she walked to the door, she could see a blue wing at her window. She froze. Soarin'.... She walked to the door and opened it slowly, not looking into the blue pegasus' eyes. As she studied the blue hooves, she noticed they were a brighter bkue, not an icy color like Soarin's. Rainbow. ************* The smell of bacon invaded Soarin's nose, slowly waking him from his deep slumber. He rose from his plush bed, taking his surroundings with every blink. His head hurt. He flopped back down on the bed and was about to drift off when he felt a hoof connect with his cheek. "And THAT was for making me save your sorry flank from being fired last night and I had to take the blame you lazy colt-cuddler!" Spitfire ranted. Soarin' knew she didn't mean what she said. Filly-foolers and colt-suddlers were common in Equestria. He knew this because Spitfire was one, and she never got harassed. "Heh..." "I take it went well, no?" She said, eyeing his blushing cheeks. "Kinda. Rainbow saw me and she tried to kiss me after." He mumbled. Spitfires eyes froze. Her body barely moved. Why would she care if Rainbow tried to kiss me.... he pondered while looking at the yellow pony's face. "No way." He said, coming to a sudden realization. " No buckin' way." Spitfire swallowed and gave him a nervous look. Soarin' burst out laughing and seeing the glare he got from Spitfire, he quickly controlled his bellows of giggles. "Alright then, i'll talk to her. But only because I owe you from last night." He retorted, grinning. "Wait, what are you gonna say?" She asked, nervousness in her eyes. "I'm gonna break her heart, for real." ***************** "Oh Twahlight sugar.... Where are ya?" "Over here AJ!" The earth pony smiled. It was nice to see the purple unicorn she loved so much spending time out of the library. She trotted over to the unicorn who was resting under a shady tree. She looked down at her and sighed. There she was, and with her nose in a book. As usual. "Twilight!" The lavender unicorn jumped a bit at the harsh tone. "Geez AJ calm down a bit, would you?" "No! You promised ya wouldn't have yer head stuck in ah book all day and gosh darnit i'ma hold ya to it Twi!" "Appleja-" "No! I don't even wanna hear yer excuse now!" Applejack raged before storming away. Twilight looked sadly down at the book that lay before her. How to Have a Picnic for Dummies read the cover. ******************************** *The night before, Rainbow has just left the bakery* Tears stung in her maroon eyes. But not tears of sadness, nor anger. Tears from laughing so hard. As soon as Soarin' said Fluttershy, she left the bakery in a flash, so she could laugh it up on a cloud outside. She disembarked from the cloud after, just to fly for a bit. As soon as she finished her giggle fest, Rainbow wiped her eyes whilst stifling a small chuckle to see Soarin' fly to the Pegamont Hotel and Spa. Fancy place she noted, i hope he pays next time she added, looking at the lack of bits she had in her pocket. But she didn't worry, she knew she had PLENTY more at home. It helped when your parents were famous movie ponies. I think I'll head to Fluttershy's she thought and tell her what happened! She'll get a kick out of it! Rainbow did a barrel roll, laughing her head off before running smack dab into another cloud. "Ouch." ****************************** *Present Time* "Hey Fluttershy, you're NEVER gonna believe what I just heard!" Rainbow announced, strolling into Fluttershy's home. "Wha-wh-what was that Rainbow Dash?" Fluttershy babbled.' "Fluttershy, you can call me dash ya know..." Rainbow replied, giving her a confused look. " Anyway, as was saying, Soarin' said, he was dating you! How CRAZY is that? I mean, of all ponies, you! ANypony would go for me, obviously. He probably was intimidated by me anyway." "Uhm, yeah." Fluttershy mumbled. "But, uh Rainbow I have to go right now." Raimbow frowned. Weird she noted I just got here. Oh well, she's probably gotta go take care of some animals anyway. "Whatever, I have to go practice anyway." Rainbow spat. She then frowned again, confused by her sudden burst of anger. Pushing past Fluttershy, she bolted out the door and jumped up, spreading her cyan wings and flying away. Once the cyan pegasus was out of sight, Fluttershy sighed and slumped up against the wall. She hadn't even noticed she nodded off until the knocks on the door forced her awake with it's constant banging. She stared at the door, tired. It must have been five minutes before she said anything. "Emmmh" She barely managed, her sleepiness causing her to slip into unconsciousness for reasons which she did not know. Why am I so tired right now? she thought groggily I can't even think str-. She was interrupted by the door banging open and Soarin' bursting in. "Fluttershy! Where are you?! Are you ok?!" He screamed, searching the room for her body. His eyes fell upon the unconscious pegasus' body lying behind the door. "Awwwh shit Rainbow." ******************************** Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep. "Ughhhhh...." Fluttershy opened her eyes groggily, expecting to see the inside of the hospital room she had visited so many times before. Instead she saw the inside of a castle. And not any castle, but Princess Celestia's. She peered around to room, and saw all her friends, as well as others. Rainbow was passed out on the couch, and Pinkie was snuggled on a chair next to Gummy. Rarity lay on the floor, on a cushion of course. Twilight lay on the opposite couch, but oddly enough not next to Applejack, who lay on the floor. No Soarin'. Fluttershy lay there for what seemed like hours, staring out the window into the emptiness of night. She watched the sun rise, and thanked Celestia for the day. "Fluttershy..?" A soft voice whispered from the door. The pink maned pegasus smiled. "Hello..." She called back, "I see you took my advice on the voice lessons.." "Yes, we have improved our voice much since our last meeting." The pony replied. "It's nice to hear that Princess Luna." ****************************** LOLWAT chapter 3...? sorry it's been awhile AND its a crappy chapter. uhhh still lookin for a pre-reader. i need one for another fic too guyz. input, rate, track, comment, watch, etc etc you guys rock.