//------------------------------// // Short Update (Day 4) // Story: Birthday Wish // by Midnight Spawn //------------------------------// No weird voice in my dream last night, thank goodness. And the moon looks normal tonight, so that’s good. Good gravy, I am exhausted! Okay, no one uses that term anymore, but I’m pretty pooped. I decided not to take Fluttershy to the Seafood Festival. I asked her about leading the birds in singing a song, but she apparently doesn’t like “performing” in front of crowds. Then I thought about how many people would be there and how crowded the streets would be, and… well, she didn’t go. I wasn’t going to go if she wasn’t, but my sister REALLY wanted to go, and I would have to take her since she has no license. So, unfortunately, Fluttershy was left home by herself again. Man, I feel like I can’t do anything right! I don’t want to throw a pity party or anything, but first I make a stupid suggestion and embarrass her, then I’ve left her all alone all day several times. I just… most of the time, I feel like she would be way happier with somebody else. Sorry, I told you I get emotional when I’m tired, and the festival just wore me out. Oh, it was so much fun! We went on so many rides, I felt sick by the end. Totally worth it. Anyway, back on topic, Fluttershy needs something productive to do. StageQuill, you are absolutely right… I wonder what she could do. Oh! In the episodes, she wakes up the animals every morning, right? Yes! If I could put her in charge of something while I’m gone, she would feel trusted and needed, which is what she needs right now. Whoa, did you guys just see that flash? Ah, what am I talking about? By the time you read this… my eyes are probably just tired. So what could she do? Hmm… Sylvester has already apparently complained about her “cutting into his nap time”, so we’ll leave him out of it. I wish there were more animals near my house. Oh, and if you guys were wondering, we do have a dog, too, but she’s so old all she does is sleep all day—even more so than the cat! That’s… all I really have to say. I’m just so exhausted! Oh, wait, I was going to ask what kind of music she liked. Nope, she’s asleep right now. I’ll ask her tomorrow, I promise! I feel like I got nothing done today. Well, let’s check some comments and see what else you guys suggested I do… TheMane(etc.)Brony, I will tell her… soon. There’s a balance in waiting for the right moment and not waiting so long that it’s too late. I don’t think there’s any way for her to find out for herself. I watch all the episodes on YouTube since we don’t get that channel, and no one in my family would watch it on Netflix. However, I am becoming increasingly curious about this “My Little Dashie” fanfic. I think I’ll read it tonight after I post this. Evedawalrus, you have been a faithful reader and a big help, and I thank you. I can’t believe it’s only been 4 days. It feels like so much longer… All right, gonna read the story and stay up a bit to answer any comments, so lay ‘em by me. Once again, sorry this chapter is so short. I spent the whole day at the festival. There’s no way to tell my sister “no” when she asks for something. There’s something missing, and both I and Fluttershy know it… I just need to figure out what it is. Hmm… maybe the answer is in the episodes? Last Update (after reading "My Little Dashie") I didn't cry... ...but I wanted to. I will NOT have that happen. I won't let her be taken away. I don't care if I'm not perfect. I don't care if things get complicated. I don't know what I'd do without her. That whole "better with someone else" thing... that's bogus. And I certainly would be miserable without her. I see now how much she has come to mean to me over such a short time. I won't bring her to want to leave, and I won't let anyone take her away. These things, I swear. Tomorrow, I become Super James!