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// The Bet 
// Story: The Bet 
// by mylittlebrony15 
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"Hey Pinkie, What new cupcakes are you baking this time?" Fluttershy asked as she walked back to the kitchen of Sugarcube Corner, where Pinkie was baking cupcakes, and gave Pinkie a peck on the cheek. Pinkie blushed and told Fluttershy that she was baking a special order for a customer. Fluttershy asked who the customer was and as usual Pinkie responded that it was Fluttershy of course. This made Fluttershy blush and she went on explaining to Pinkie that she had a bet that would be really difficult. Pinkie got all cheery at this and asked Flutter what it was.
"I bet that we can act like each other for an entire week," Pinkie thought  about this and said that whoever lost had to eat a cupcake made by her that would be pretty disgusting and had to stay in the Everfree Forest for a month
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At this Pinkie and Fluttershy shook hooves and the bet began. Pinkie has had a difficult time with acting shy but Fluttershy has had it pretty nice with being outgoing. So far today, Fluttershy has made sherty for Twilight's new breakthrough in the magic of earthponies and Pinkie Pie has been filling in orders. She almost threw a party for Rainbow but instead she did what she does best and baked a cake to congratulate the cyan mare for her victory.
Tomorrow was a little difficult for both mares as a new pony came to visit Ponyville. Pinkie wanted to throw a party but instead she stayed in the little apartment she rented next to Sugarcube Corner. It was up to Fluttershy to greet this new pony and make sure he had a nice welcome. Luckily she had her friends, who didn't know about the bet yet,  and were surprised to see Fluttershy wanting to be social and Pinkie closed up in her apartment.
They knew something was wrong. Pinkie always throws a party for new ponies that she doesn't know. They followed Fluttershy back to Pinkie's apartment to see what was wrong, when they got there they heard Fluttershy and pinkie talking.
"Hey Pinkie, I need to use your confetti cannon for the new pony's party. Is that alright?" Fluttershy asked.
" Sure, go ahead, but remember it's not part of the bet. I am doing this as a friend," Pinkie replied.
"Alright, I got it Pinkie, and you can come to the party but remember to act shy," Fluttershy said as she started to leave her apartment. She then heard hooves down the road and figured that she had been followed by her friends. She told Pinkie she had been followed and Pinkie said they would explain everything at the end of the week. The party planning was set up by Rarity and Fluttershy. It was really pink and purple, plus a lot of ribbons and stuff like that. It looked just like Pinkie Pie had planned this.
"Well doesn't this just look magnificent, Darling?" Rarity asked.
"Yes, it does Rare. It does look pretty good," Fluttershy responded.
"Me and Pinkie normally do this type of stuff, you do know that Flutter," Rarity said.
"Yes I do realize that Rare, and your point is what exactly?" Fluttershy responded with a confused look on her face.
"W-Well what I'm saying is that... Why isn't Pinkie here is what I am saying," Rarity snapped and caused Fluttershy to eep back in response and curl up. She gained her footing quickly and immediately said "Everything will be explained at a later time, Rarity," before walking off to Twilight's place to see about guests.
When she arrived she saw that most of Ponyville was in the library. She talked to Twilight about how many people could be in the library and if she could fit Pinkies confetti cannon in here. Twilight responded with no the cannon could not come in and she would worry about that. After a long discussion with Twilight it was decided that the confetti cannon was to be shot outside and Twilight would worry about the guests. Fluttershy simply told Twilight she was going to go check on Pinkie. When Fluttershy got there she was surprised to see Pinkie lying on the floor shaking with what seemed to be a mix of rage and despair, the pink mare looked different with her mane straight and a murderous look on her face. Fluttershy walked up to Pinkie and asked if she was alright.
"I'm not okay, Flutter," Pinkie replied.
"What's wrong Pinkie?" Fluttershy asked
"Let me tell you about my childhood on the rock farm," Pinkie responded nervously.
"Are you sure Pinkie? You always sound so nervous when talking about the rock farm," Fluttershy reassured her.
"I need someone to explain it to." Pinkie simply stated.
As Pinkie explained her childhood on the rock farm Fluttershy felt sorrow and rage and a some sort of understanding as to why Pinkie ran away and came to Ponyville. At the end of the story Fluttershy started crying and told Pinkie how sorry she felt for her. Pinkie only replied with a thank you for caring. By the time Pinkie was done with her story it was time for the party for the new pony. Everypony was there and Applejack was serving cider and Rainbow was chugging it down as fast as it was being served. Twilight was enjoying the music Vinyl Scratch and Octavia were playing. Rarity was dancing with the new stallion whom the party was for. By the time Fluttershy and Pinkie got to the party it was in full swing. Everypony was enjoying themselves. The party was a blast as all the girls playfully flirted with the new stallion and laughed at his embarrassed expression (he found out later in the evening they were just having fun so nobody got mad) and after a while he started laughing as well.