//------------------------------// // Chapter 3 // Story: Glint of Hope. // by ShyHeart //------------------------------// Chapter 3 "... Ugh..." After having a good nights sleep, along with a new love found in Sweetie, my brain told me it was time to wake up. And It had a good reason why. "Morning Cobalt!" "Good Morning Sweetie." She certainly seems peppy today I wonder why...oh, right. "*Rumble*" "Looks like somepony's hungry!" "Hehe...yeah, I guess I am." Oh jeez, this is embarrassing, I didn't expect that to be so loud. Next thing I know, I'm being hugged and nuzzled by her. I could really get used to this whole "Relationship" thing. Well anyway, she's leading me to the kitchen, to eat, of course. "What'cha want to eat Cobalt?" "Hmm... got any celery?" Odd, I've never seemed to take any sort of interest in celery. Seriously, what the buck. "Yeah, I just bought some yesterday. Want me to cut some up in a salad?" "Sounds great!" Uh-oh, that was a bit loud. "Oh, somepony's excited too ,it seems!" "Hehe..I'm just really hungry, that's all." "Well don't worry, it shouldn't take long to make a simple salad. Oh, and Cobalt?" "Yes?" Oh no, what's she gonna ask?! Wait, why am I worried? "I was going to have my big sister come over today, and go shopping. Would you like...to come with me? I want to introduce you to her." She said, hiding behind her mane a bit, blushing. Oh haystacks, what should I say? "Sounds great, Sweetie." "Oh, thank you! You don't know how excited I am to introduce my new coltfriend to her! Eep-!" She just sort of froze, it took me a minute to realize why, then it hit me in the snout. "I'm your coltfriend?" "I-I'm sorry, it's just that after last night..." Without thinking, I pulled her head in with my hooves, and gave her a long, meaningful kiss of agreement. I simply looked at her for a few seconds, eyes glistening, and spoke up. "I'd love to be your coltfriend." "I love you..." "And I love you too, Sweetie. Now, let's fix that salad, and head out." "Good idea." So now I'm her "Official Coltfriend". YES! Woohoo! *Ahem* Well I guess I should eat this salad, so we can leave. I wonder what her sisters name is...It feels like I've actually heard her name somewhere. Ah, oh well, no use in worrying about it If I can just meet her in an hour. Well an hour passed, time to head out I guess.I should ask when we head out. "So Sweetie, when are we heading out?" "Right now, I guess. She never said when she said she was--" *DING-DONG* "Oh, oh, she's here! Come on Cobalt, stop being so lazy and get the door!" Oh jeez, was it necessary to call me lazy? "Alright, alright, I'm coming." She must be really excited to introduce me, she's got this giant smile sprawled out across her face. It's kinda cute, the way her eyes get all twinkly and wide when I'm around, *Sigh* maybe her sister will be able to calm her down a bit. I opened the door, and saw a white mare with a curvy purple mane. "Hey there, you must be Sweetie's big sister, come on in!" "Oh my, your so well mannered, AND you know how to treat a lady! Sweetie, I dare say you caught yourself a keeper!" The mare said, causing Cobalt to blush slightly. Rarity pranced in, and Cobalt closed the door gently. Rarity proceeded over to Sweetie, and Cobalt followed. "Big sis! I'm so glad your here! I've GOT to introduce you to my Coltfriend!"She pointed towards me, and I stepped in a little closer to the girls. " This is Cobalt Glint, former royal chef of the Crystal Empire! Cobalt, this is my big sis, Rarity! She's a dressmaker and she lives in downtown Ponyville, at Carasoul Boutique." Sweetie nuzzled up against me, and unrelentingly striking my soul with her cuteness. Confound this mare, she makes my heart melt at the most awkward moments. . . "I daresay Sweetie, you two make the cutest couple! I'm glad my little sis is finally going to start a family of her own!" "F-family?!" I squeaked. "Oh I know Rarity, what do you think our foals would look like?" "F-f-foals!?" I squeaked a bit louder this time, causing Rarity to take notice. "Oh I'm sorry dearie, am I making you uncomfortable, we could leave now if you'd like!" Rarity said apologetically "That sounds great, I need to stretch my legs out, been cooped up for a while." " OK, Rarity, we need to lead Cobalt around, he hasn't been into town for very long yet. He might get a little lost if we ditch him. . ." They were going to ditch me? What the buck mare. "Ah yes, I could show him around a bit. Cobalt, do follow me and Sweetie, OK? "Yes, ma'am." "You don't have to be so polite deary, Rarity is just fine." "Alright, Rarity. What will we doing at the market?" "I was sort-of thinking we could get some veggies, I'm running a bit low, but whatever you want to do is fine too!" Rarity Chirped. "Big sis, could we maybe stop at the fabric store? I want to pick out some materials for a ...special dress." "Oh my, sounds like fun! I'd be happy to make anything for you Sweetie!" Sweet Celestia, can't we just move already? "Well then, let's go Coablt, Sweetie." Finally. We started to head down to the market, but Rarity was talking all the way there. I'm surprised Sweetie didn't get bored, instead, she was humming some sort of tune.I could make out the words "Cutie Mark Crusaders" and that's about it. Wait... Cutie...Mark...Crusaders. AHA! That must be what the "CMC" stands for on that flag! Oh, look we're here, good, now I can see what this place is really like! I could probably use this time to get to know Sweetie some more as well. "Come along darling, Sweetie is going to shop at the fabric store, and I'm taking you on a tour of the Market!" OR NOT.