//------------------------------// // The fillysitter // Story: Dawn of Lydia // by swRainbowDash5467 //------------------------------// A month had passed (i know, a cliché) since the baby shower and Discord had to go somewhere. He insisted that Fluttershy went along to, so theres a conversation going on. "We can't just leave our filly here Discord!" Fluttershy said. "Then lets take her with us!" Discord said. "Are you crazy? It's too dangerous." "Haven't you forgotten who I am?" "Haven't you forgotten your child's powers?" "Then what are we supposed to do?" "One of us stays." "But then it wont be the same." "Then deal with it." Discord thought for a few minutes. "How about-" "We are not dressing her up like a puppy and bringing her in a pet taxi." "I wasn't going to say that...sort of." "If you really need me there and if it's a matter of life and death i'll go, but i'll have to hire a fillysitter." "NO WAY! I don't trust those people, i've seen those foreign movies! They're dangerous I tell you!" "Then we don't go." Fluttershy said. Discord grunted. "Fine, just ask your friends if they know someone who could do the job." Discord said reluctantly. --- --- --- Fluttershy flew around looking for Twilight first. She wasn't at her home, and the locals said she didn't leave to Canterlot. Upon searching she was stopped by Pinkie Pie. "Hi Fluttershy! How is life? Make new friends? How old is your filly?" She asked. "Pinkie i'd love to play 50 questions with you but i'm a little busy." Fluttershy said. "Really? So am I!" Pinkie said. "Busy? You?" "Yup! I'm waiting for an old friend! I haven't seem him in ages! Since before I came to Ponyville!" Pinkie said. "Well, maybe i could meet him later, but I have to go now, bye Pinkie." Fluttershy said flying off while Pinkie waved. Fluttershy flew around. She didn't ask Pinkie, but oh well. She was stopped by Rarity. "Good afternoon, Fluttershy." Rarity said "Oh hi Rarity. If it isn't a bother, do you know anypony who could fillysit my filly?" Fluttershy asked. "Sorry Fluttershy, I don't know anyone." Rarity said. "Well, thanks anyway. See you soon Rarity!" Fluttershy said, flying off. As she was flying around she looked at the clock. 3:45. Discord wanted to leave at 4:15. She hurried around, but none of her friends knew anyone nor could do it themselves. She returned to the town square. Time was 4:00. She hurried around, only one pony left to ask was Pinkie, since she hadnt asked her earlier. She entered Sugarcube corner, but no one was there. "Hello? Pinkie?" Fluttershy called. She heard walking. She looked to her left and saw Mrs. Cake. "Oh hello Fluttershy, are you looking for Pinkie?" She asked. "Yes, do you know where she went?" Fluttershy asked. "She went to the lake with a friend of hers." Mrs. Cake said. "Thank you so much." Fluttershy said, waving goodbye. Her next destination was the lake. As she was walking she saw clouds piling up. "Its gonna rain." Fluttershy thought. She quickened her pace. --- --- --- Fluttershy reached the lake in not a long time. She saw Pinkie and another pony in the lake, splashing at each other. "Pinkie pie!" Fluttershy called. Pinkie turned and saw her. "Hold on a moment, I gotta take this!" Pinkie said to her friend as she swam towards Fluttershy. "Yeeeeeessss?" Pinkie asked with a smile. "Um Pinkie, do you know a good filly sitter?" Fluttershy asked. " "Of COURSE I do!" Pinkie said happily. "Really? Who?" Fluttershy asked. Pinkie wrapped her wet hoof around Fluttershy's neck and pointed at her friend. "Him?" Fluttershy asked. "Yes him! He is the the best fillysitter ever! And he's responsible! More responsible than me!" Pinkie said. "Well, I guess I could-" "GREAT!" Pinkie motioned for her friend to come over. When he stood up Fluttershy noticed wings on his back. "Your friend is a pegasus?" Fluttershy asked. "The SWEETEST pegasus!" Pinkie said. When her friend was near Fluttershy couldnt help but feel that she saw him before. The pony had a navy blue pelt with a red and casual blue mane. His tail was neon with white. He was also wearing black sweatbands on his front hooves and back hooves. This pony felt....familiar. "Hello there." The pegasus said. "Fluttershy, I want you to meet NightShard, NightShard meet Fluttershy." Pinkie said. NightShard nodded. "Pinkie told me about you, that you're the element of kindness, your usually very shy, and your married to a Draconequus." NightShard said. "Don't forget she had a filly with one!" Pinkie added in. "Yea, well anyway, nice meeting you." He said. "NightShard, Fluttershy was wondering if you would fillysit her filly!" Pinkie said. "Really?" NightShard asked. Fluttershy nodded. "Well, I could give it a try, I mean I fillysat Pinkie's younger sister with no problem, how hard would it be?" "You'll fillysit my filly?" Fluttershy asked. NightShard nodded. "Oh thank you! H-how much do you charge?" Fluttershy asked. "Actually, I was willing to do it for free." NightShard said. "Ok, thank you kindly." Fluttershy said. "If you're gonna go.." Pinkie threw a towel over NightShard's neck. "...atleast dry yourself off!" "Smart thinking, Pinkie. Smart thinking." He said drying himself off. When he finished he handed the towel to Pinkie. "Alright Fluttershy, lead the way!" NightShard said. Fluttershy nodded and flew towards the direction of the castle with NightShard following behind.