//------------------------------// // Time to Go // Story: Continuing the Dream // by Blue Breeze //------------------------------// After running around Ponyville for a bit, being chased and nearly being raped by a drunk mare, I decide to head back to Fluttershy's. I reach the small cottage and walk inside. "Honey, I'm home!" I jokingly shout. Always a classic line. Fluttershy walks up and giggles to me. "Hey, Blue. Back so soon? Not that there's anything wrong with that." she stops and notices my sweating. "Gosh, was Pinkie Pie's really that tiring? I hope she didn't overwork you. She wasn't trying to set up another Pony X Games, was she?"" "No, this wasn't from Pinkie, all we did was make cupcakes. After that I went to The Sleepy Stallion bar. While I was there, this drunk mare named Berry Punch started coming on to me and then chased me all over Ponyville. Guess it tired me out a little and made me work up a sweat." I chuckle. "Oh, yes well, Berry can be very, um..." she was trying to find the right word to use. I'd personally use crazy, but that's just me. "Friendly when she drinks a lot." she says with a meek smile. "If that's what you call friendly, I'd hate to be around her when she's in heat." I joke. I've seen how mares get during that time of the year, and let me tell you, it's not pretty for we stallions. I hear a few them got turned off mares and even sex forever "So, are you doing anything else today?" "Not really. I was just going to find something to read. Other than that, I can't really think of anything." "Well, if you're not busy, would you like to try and help me feed my chickens again? It's completely up to you." "Really? You do remember what happened the last time, right?" THE HORROR! THE HORROR! THE CHICKENS WERE EVERYWHERE! "Yes, but I'm sure if you just go a little slower this time, you'll do just fine." she says with a reassuring smile. "*sigh* If you say so, Fluttershy. I guess I'll give it another try." "That's the spirit." she tells me. We head outside and approach the chicken coop. "Okay, I think I'll just leave you with Elizabeak to start off with. She's such a sweetie." "Alright." I say hesitantly. Celestia, help me. I grab a hooffull of chicken feed and slowly drop some infront of the white hen. She starts to peck and eat at it. Soon, some other chickens walk up and also start digging in. "Oh, look. You're doing it." Fluttershy cheers. "I think they like you." "Hey, you're right." the chickens all look up at me and smile. "Buck yeah! The chickens like me!" my eyes widen in realization. "That sounded a lot better in my head." I say, embarrassed. I should think more before talking sometimes. Fluttershy and I then share a laugh. Hey, a guy's gotta know how to laugh at himself once in a while, right? After that, I mostly spend the day helping around Fluttershy's. Just feeding some animals and some housework, nothing much. I then head to bed for the night. I start having this strange dream about Pinkie Pie singing more about cupcakes. Easy to say, I don't sleep all too well. The next day I wake up, stretch, and head down stairs as usual to find Fluttershy. 'Last day I gotta wear these stupid bandages.' I think. Bandages are a real pain to wear for so long. "Good morning, Blue." Fluttershy says. It truly feels like being married, only without the nagging and annoying mother-in-law who always says that you do everything wrong. "Morning, Shy." I groggily reply. "So, today's the last day I need these bandages, right?" "Yes, that's right." "I guess that means there's no more reason for me to stay here anymore." "Oh... right." Fluttershy hangs her head down. After finishing breakfast, Fluttershy gets to taking off my bandages. She quickly finishes and I stretch. "Ah! That feels good." I say in pleasure. "I can't thank you enough for taking care of me these past few days, Fluttershy." "Oh, it was no problem. I'm just happy to help a friend, and it was nice to have somepony around the house." her eyes widen in realization of what she said. "Oh! I didn't mean it like that! I..." I put a hoof up to stop her. "It's cool. I know what you mean. Don't worry, Fluttershy. You won't be alone just because I'm leaving. You'll still have Angel and all of the other animals." I reassure her. Angel hops up and rubs against her leg. She looks down and smiles at him. "Yeah, I guess you're right." "Aren't I always?" she giggles. "Well, guess I better get going. Bye, Fluttershy. Bye, Angel." I tell them. They wave good bye to me and I head out the door. I start flying towards Ponyville. 'Hmm, I may not be that hurt aymore, but I think I'll take off one last day before going back to work.' I think to myself. Don't think I'm lazy. 'But what am I gonna do?' A put a hoof to my chin and think. I then just shrug with a smile. 'Guess I'll just walk around Ponyville until something happens. Something's bound to happen eventually knowing how things usually are around here.' Two hours later I lay face down at a table near a small restaraunt. "I'm so bored." I mutter to myself. I pick my face up off the table. "Why is nothing happening? Can't Dash zip by for me to talk to? Or Pinkie throw some random party?" I start walking, praying at this point for something to happen. "Why does nothing ever happen when I want it to?" I ask myself. It's really like I'm cursed or something. "Look out below!" I hear a voice scream. I look up to see a pegasus mare heading right for me. 'Oh bu-' Be careful what you wish for, 'cause you just might get it. And it might hurt, too.