//------------------------------// // But My Love Will Light Your Way // Story: I Will Catch You // by Moustache Queen //------------------------------// OOO Love, she could sense the powerful emotion. The powerful emotion that she made and control. She felt so much Love, in all of Equestira, but never this powerful. The large explosion alerted her, the bright colours of yellow and pink absorbed in the sky. The sparkling butterflies flew around her, telling her that one was ready. Ready for the wish. The Love was powerful, the blast was powerful, one that had never been seen in thousands of years. The Love Bridge was the most powerful beam in all of light and emotions. It was only harnessed by Pegasi, when their soulmate is in danger. The colours of the bridge was the same as the Pegasus's coat. In this case, the Bridge was yellow and pink. But the butterflies? That was intresting...almost looking like.. No...it couldn't be.. She was never seen flying, or mostly in races. No she was a shy Pegasus, no it couldn't be her?! Could it? The Love Bridge seemed to be powerful, more powerful than her... But how? Love, was underestimated, she knew this. But at this rate? She had never been wrong in this power. How could she be wrong now? But she must see the Pegasus, she must warn the Pegasus first, warn her of her power now she ignited it inside her. She must also see her soulmate, the one the Love Bridge that had been used to save. She must find those two soulmates. And talk to them.. OOO Fluttershy smiled as Angel hopped around her, demanding his early Sunday Surprise. But the Pegasus spoke in soothing for him to wait, the rabbit blinked and obliged, hopping away towards the other creatures, intending to show them who's boss. Fluttershy sighed, resting her feathery wings onto her side she gently placed the breakfast tray upon her back and walked into the living room. The soft sunlight shinning rough the windows, the soft sound of sleeping mice and birds filled her ears. But what cushy her attention was the sun gazing pony. Her sky blue coat was shinning perfectly by the soft sun light. Smiling Fluttershy slowly stood to a halt, the pony shinning turned its head and gave a warm smile to Fluttershy, her eyes sparking. It was Rainbow Dash, bandages were around her little stumps of wings, her rainbow mane was back in its brilliant colourful self than the dull grey before. "Sup Shy" Rainbow smiled. "Hi Rainbow Dash, I got you're breakfast here" Fluttershy replied, turning her head and picking the small tray in her mouth, before resting it on the pillows beside Rainbow Dash. "Thanks! What is it this time?" Rainbow asked. "A sunflower sandwich with orange juice and radishes on the side" Fluttershy replied, walking towards the mare and sat beside the tray. Rainbow smiled, picking up the small sunflower sandwich she lofted it towards her mouth and began to chew. Fluttershy smiled and gazed at the sunrise before her, Rainbow Dash the same. The soft chewing of Rainbow Dash was the only sound now, the birds and mice were already outside at the suns light, eager to get food for the soon winter. All was quite... Until Rainbow Dash spoke. "So when are you going to meet Celestia and the Wonderbolt's?" Rainbow asked. "I'm sorry?" Fluttershy asked, turning her gaze to her love and blinking. "I mean, they obvious summoned you to take my job, heck maybe turn into a princess like Twilight!" Rainbow sighed, placing her sandwich down back onto the tray sadly. "Rainbow Dash! D-don't think like that! If you don't mind me saying that" Fluttershy soothed. "Well it's obvious" Dash sighed. Fluttershy slowly picked up the tray and placed it behind her, before shuffling towards Rainbow and nuzzling her head into her strong broad shoulder. Rainbow smiled, and nuzzled her lovers head. "No pony could out beat you Rainbow, not when you're the biggest hero in my eyes" Fluttershy murmered. "You really think of me a hero? After when I tried to.." Rainbow cut herself off. Fluttershy sighed, it had been three weeks since the trying of the suicide. Ever since then the two mares worked together to heal themselves up from that horrible episode, that horrible day. Ever since then, Rainbow had gotten better and stronger, determined to make it up to Fluttershy, making her cry like that. Making her heart break like that, no pony should go through what Rainbow did to Fluttershy. Not only did Rainbow grow stronger, Applejack, fellow bearer of an element and fellow friend, had been making Rainbow grow stronger within her legs. If she couldn't, Fluttershy had once thought. Then she could race in the ground! Ever since the training with Applejack, Rainbow Dash had gotten better, stronger, heck even smarter. She became the second fastest earth pony, right behind Pinkie Pie, the silliest, yet surprisingly fastest earth pony in Equestria. Fluttershy smiled at the memory of the last weeks race. "No it can't be..." "Is that?" "Yes it is!" "Rainbow Dash?" "Holy horse apples! She's coming fast from Pinkie!" "Rainbow Dash! Rainbow Dash! Rainbow Dash!" "Rainbow Dash!" "Wow! She's pretty fast isn't she?" "Well she did have practice with Applejack! Duh!" Fluttershy smiled, not only did Rainbow Dash come second by a close shot. Scootaloo had faith in her hero once again. Fluttershy sighed at the memory. Scootaloo took it to far when Rainbow was shown to her, her faith in her hero, teaching her, loving her, caring for her... All smashed.. "R-Rainbow Dash?" "Scoots.." "N-no...NO! You can't be Rainbow Dash! She wouldn't leave me for a stupid pair of stumps for wings! You were the fastest Rainbow Dash! Why did you give it up!?" "Scoots...I was-" "No excuses...you-you can't race anymore..you can't teach me to fly anymore.." "Scoots.." "Don't call me that.." ... "You're no Pegasus hero in my eyes..not any more.." The words stilled haunted Rainbow, but that made her stronger. She wanted to prove herself to Scootaloo, to make her have faith iIn her hero once more. And she did, brilliantly, the silver medal was in a glass box, right above Fluttershy's fireplace. The new fireplace to be exact, the old one broke down after the...horrible storm.. The two lovers still had nightmares about that day, Fluttershy would dream of failing to catch Rainbow Dash, screaming for her as she fell. Rainbow Dash crying in front of her. And Rainbow would have dreams of Fluttershy dying, or lost in the storm, crying for Rainbow, wishing for Rainbow to save her. Both of the mares suffered ever since those events. But now...they are happy...happy together.. Fluttershy closed her eyes and nuzzled into Rainbow, her lover nuzzled into the pink bubbly river of softness. They both loved each other, they both will die for each other, they will help each other. They are lovers. OOO "I don't feel so good.." Spike moaned, feeling a soft purple hoof upon his head before it lifted it off him again. "I don't understand!" Twilight yelled. "I think it's a letter...a-a really big one.." Spike moaned, tossing and turning in his small little bed. "I think so too Spike..why would the princess write to me with such a big letter?" Twilight asked. "I-YARRRRRUP!" Spike moaned, a large jet of fire escaping his lips and flowing towards Twilight. The Alicorn smiled and tapped into her magic, ready to open the letter... Only for the green fire to fly upwards and escape through a nearby window, leaving Twilight with empty hooves, blinking in surprise. This never happened before. Springing onto her hooves Twilight thrust herself into the air, determined to catch the letter, only to fall down face first into a large pile of books to break her fall. "I-I guess it's f-for so-somepony else.." Spike moaned. Twiloght bit her lip, her face blushing in embarrassment, mixed with a red fiery hot boiling pot of anger. Spring up into the air Twilight let out a growl of frustration, her mane spring up and bursting into fiery flames. Spike rolled his eyes and groaned in pain as more stomach aches, probably from last nights ice cream marathon, waved upon him. "I WANT MY LETTER!!!!!!!!!!!" Twilight roared, opening her wings and flying out of the window... Only to smack face first into a tree. Spike face-clawed. Twilight moaned. Derpy blinked. All of this happened at once. OOO Fluttershy giggled and the soft tickling of hooves pressed upon her fur, she was under Rainbow Dash's control, she couldn't escape from the tickling grasp. Letting out a giggle, Fluttershy waved her hooves in the air, tears falling out of her eyes as she laughed more, as Rainbow Dash tickled her more. "S-Stop! Stop! If you don't mind please stop!" Fluttershy squeaked. Rainbow Dash giggled, narrowing her eyes playfully she lifted one hoof and brushed it against Fluttershy's face, smiling. Fluttershy blinked, lifting her hoof she pressed it against Rainbow's hoof. "Alright..since you said please" Rainbow Dash smiled. "But don't expect me to show mercy next time!" Dash added, narrowing her eyes, playfulness sparkling within them. "Ok..' Fluttershy smiled, lifting herself up. "Shy?" Rainbow asked. "Yeah?" Fluttershy replied. "Do letters hang around in mid air above you're head often?" Rainbow asked. Fluttershy blinked, lifting her head up she let out a 'Eep!' Of surprise as a large golden letter with blue stripes hovered over her. Rainbow Dash blinked, but stood up and crouched down in an attack position, ready to defend her love in needed. But Fluttershy's eyes were transfixed upon the letter, the shinning light slowly began to narrow upon her. "Rainbow Dash.." Fluttershy whispered. "Fluttershy?" Dash replied. "It's a letter from Princess Cadance.." Fluttershy murmered. Rainbow Dash blinked, crouching down, she quickly leapt up and grabbed the letter within her mouth. Careful not to bite it or sog it up. Rainbow quickly landed and sat down in a heep, followed by Fluttershy who hovered over her. Rainbow Dash quickly screwed open the crest badge and opened the letter. Dear Fluttershy, As you read this now, you will know Celestia has summoned you as well with the Wonderbolt's, don't go to them, because you will need to talk to me first, for Celestia will talk with you and you won't know a hoof of what she says. The Wonderbolt's purpose I don't not know of, but they might be persuading you to join their team, not taking care of a certain rainbow coloured mane Pegasus I know of. I have summoned you for you have performed a rare sonic boom, Rainbow Dash will have to come to. And I am sorry for you're loss dear Rainbow Dash, you were very generous to do that Rainboom on my wedding. The purpose for you both coming will be important, you will need to come, Rainbow Dash as well as yourself Fluttershy. Rainbow Dash will need to be spoken to alone as well as you, you're audience with me is vital. Best wishes Cadence Fluttershy blinked, Rainbow Dash gave the letter of -What-the-buck-is-going-on-I-want-to-know-more kind of face. "Guess we're going to The Crystal Empire..." Rainbow Dash sighed. "Rainbow.." Fluttershy began, hovering over the wingless pony. "Yeah?" Rainbow replied. "Are you ok? You seem to be sad after you read the...oh...the wonder-" Fluttershy widened her eyes as the pieces were out together in her mind. She knew Rainbow will cry, but Rainbow Dash cut her off instead. "I don't care, I always looked up to them, but now I just want to be with you...you're my dream not them Flutters" Rainbow smiled, opening the door into the wingless Pegasus room. "Oh Rainbow.." Fluttershy gasped, placing a hoof on her mouth. "Love you Flutters" Rainbow added, grabbing a large suitcase and throwing it onto her glorious white and golden bed. "Love you to Dashie" Fluttershy smiled, hovering towards the drawers and opening them up, ready to help Rainbow Dash pack. OOO "Is it me? Or does this place look bigger than usual?" Rainbow joked, as the two mares walked down the long crystal like corridor. The train ride to the Crystal Empire didn't take long, not when Fluttershy was talking to Rainbow Dash about the first time they came here, when Sombra tried to take over. The dark unicorn seemed very terrifying in both of the mares opinion, very scary indeed. The large Empire was more sparkly than usual, little stars twinkling more than usual, the large colourful colours of blue and pink jagged walls seemed to bring comforting in Fluttershy. The large empty corridor welcomed them as they walked through the large golden and purple doors into the long, and I mean long corridors. The endless red and golden carpet flowed down the crystal blue floor underneath the mares. The red carpet was like a fiery tongue of a snake to Fluttershy, while to Rainbow, it brought back the hard memories. The falling down of the skies, the fire surrounding her, the ashes coming off her wings, the pain she had the bear. My Celestia it was so painful to even be reminded of it. So the wingless mare took hold on the door in front of her, growing bigger and bigger. Fluttershy sighed, lowering her head to the floor in a shy fashion. "I-I guess..if that's ok with you.." Fluttershy added softly. "You don't have to be like that near me Flutter, we're lovers now!" Rainbow smiled, pushing the shy Pegasus playfully on the shoulder. Fluttershy smiled. "Are you Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash?" Asked a voice. The two mares halted, Rainbow rolled her eyes while Fluttershy crouched. Two large muscular stallions with shinning golden armour towered over them, their blue eyes sparking with interest. "No, we're Rainbow Blitz and Flutterscotch! Of course we're Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy? Who do we look like?" Rainbow hissed. "Sorry Madam, can't be too careful" The first guard apologised. "You better be! Like you made Fluttershy crouch in fear because of you're judgement! Just look at her!" Rainbow snarled, waving a hoof at the crouching figure. The second guard blinked, the first guard coughed nervously and stepped aside, the large purple and golden door towered upon them. Rainbow snarled and gently guided Fluttershy past the stallions "Blessing on you're way madams, and again we are very sorry" The second guard coughed, kicking the door three times before it opening. "Thought so!" Rainbow snarled, walking past and giving one last glare on the stallion before shoving the door close behind her. As the two mares saw the large crystals doors close behind them Rainbow let out all the anger in one sigh and turned to Fluttershy, placing a comforting hoof on the shy mares shoulder. "You alright Shy?" Dash asked. "T-they looked s-so scary.." Shy squeaked. "Don't worry, they won't hurt you..not when I'm around!" Rainbow encouraged, with a bright smile. "Y-yeah...w-we t-those colt-colt n-names made in you're mind? Or where they in your book?" Fluttershy asked. "We're you looking in my book again?" Rainbow asked. "S-sorry!" Fluttershy apologised. "Fluttershy! Rainbow Dash!" Called a voice. Both mares turned their gaze to the trotting Alicorn, her bright pink coat, her purple and cream streaked mane and tail, the powerful wings and horn. It was an easy guess; Cadence, the princess of love. "Cadence!" Rainbow greeted. "Rainbow Dash!" Cadence smiled, breaking into a stop and gazing at Fluttershy. "Fluttershy, no need for that my dear.." Cadence smiled, waving a hoof in a dismissive way as she gazed at the kneeling Pegasus. "S-Sorry.." Fluttershy squeaked, slowing rising from the floor. "It's good to see you both! How's Twilight and the rest?" Cadence asked. "There alright, Applejack is in Appleloosa, Pinkie is in the bakery in Manehatten helping with the poorer ponies, Rarity is in Canterlot helping with the other snobbish colts, and Twilight is in Ponyville, studying as always.." Rainbow explained. "Ah I see! Well I do hope there alright!" Cadence replied, waving a hoof forward for the mares to follow. "U-um C-Cadence?" Fluttershy asked, following the two mares, her head still crouching down shyly. "Yes Fluttershy?" Cadence replied, never taking her eyes off the next gigantic door. "W-why have y-you called us here?" Fluttershy asked. Cadence stopped in a dead halt. Her wings twitched, her mane stopped its usual happy glowing fashion. The Alicorn turned, her eyes sparkling in sorrow, with a sigh she sat down and gazed at the mares. "Celestia knows of you're actions you have done to make the Love Bridge" Cadence explained. "Love Bridge?" Rainbow asked. "A powerful sonic boom, more powerful than anything else Celestia had ever seen. I as well am surprised of the events you had been through in order to make one" Cadence explained. "So you're saying Shy made a sonic boom, and caught the attention of Celestia in a good way?" Rainbow asked. "Bad way" Cadence sighed, shaking her head. Fluttershy crouched low to the floor, her eyes widening on fear. "Bad way? How?!" Rainbow asked, her body in a protective stance position. If her wings were still with her, she would've splayed them out wide. "Bad, by Celestia's ways she wants Fluttershy to turn into a Alicorn" Cadence sighed. Rainbow as well as Fluttershy blinked. "And how is that bad?" Rainbow asked. "Fluttershy would be the princess of nature, if she became that princess, she would have to submit into a endless sleep to keep the earth in order" Cadence sighed (she was doing that a lot today) "But-but wh-how- WHY HER?" Rainbow snarled. "Peace Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy created the Love Bridge, a special kind. One that summoned a type of creature, in this case butterflies right?" Cadence asked. Fluttershy blushed, but nodded slowly. "Then by that, Celestia has been informed from all the Alicorn's and gods in all the dimensions that Fluttershy, MUST become a Princess of Nature, that will forever be in a eternal sleep" Cadence explained. "But-but, Celestia can't do that!" Rainbow spluttered. "Rainbow Dash, she can...she has no choice, the other gods and princess ect ect have chosen Fluttershy to do this job, Celestia cannot do no more" Cadence soothed. "But.." Rainbow echoed. "Rainbow.." Fluttershy piped up. "S-she can't l-leave me!" Rainbow sobbed, ducking her head and letting tears flow down her. Fluttershy turned to Cadence, the princess of love's eyes sparkled in regrets and sorrow, obvious feeling the powerful love Rainbow had for Fluttershy. The princess of love finally stood up slowly and gazed at the window beside her, her glorious empire glowed brightly in happiness and love. "I'm sorry.." Cadence sighed, turning her gaze to the mare once more. "S-she..w-why..." Rainbow sobbed. Fluttershy lifted a hoof and placed it upon Rainbow's shoulder. The wingless Pegasus lofted her head and turned to the shy Pegasus. "Rainbow..." Fluttershy began. Rainbow closed her eyes and thrust herself into Fluttershy, trapping her in a soothing and sad hug. The yellow Pegasus patted the mares head soothly, rocking the mare back and forth as she did weeks ago. "Rainbow..." Fluttershy soothed. "You can't do this Fluttershy! We we're going to have a whole life together!" Rainbow sobbed. Cadence sighed, she turned to the guards that finally reached at her side, ducking her head low she whispered into the guards ears. "Send a letter to Celestia to tell her I've got Fluttershy, she must hurry, I've told her everything" Cadence whispered. The guard nodded and raced down, the princess of love sighed and walked forwards, but with a sharp glare from Fluttershy, she stepped back and sat down again. "Please Fluttershy...y-you can't..." Rainbow sobbed. "Rainbow, if I don't...ponies could die" Fluttershy soothed. "But I will die without you.." Rainbow sobbed. "Rainbow please-" Fluttershy began but was cut off by a cold voice of Rainbow. "You could've left me to die, then you wouldn't have to do this.." Rainbow spat coldly. "Rainbow!" Fluttershy scolded. "I'm so so sorry...so so sorry Fluttershy...why-why did I stupidly went to you last!" Rainbow snarled to herself. "Rainbow you went to me last because you knew of you're other friends, you knew it" Fluttershy soothed. "Your a loyal friend Rainbow, Equestria is lucky to have a mare like you" Fluttershy added. "Not big enough like you, not greater like you, you're the kindest pony I met...d-don't go.." Rainbow sobbed, grabbing Fluttershy's fur. "We could run..run far-far away" Rainbow begged, lifting her head to peer into Fluttershy's eyes. "No Rainbow...I won't become the coward I once was.." Fluttershy spoke sternly, but failed as tears poured out of her eyes. "I love you Fluttershy.." Rainbow sobbed. "I love you to Rainbow.." Fluttershy replied, with a tight hug. A fleet of powerful hooves grabbed Rainbow, the guards of Celestia and Cadence had finally come. Rainbow's eyes widened, taking quick actions she trashed, punching a few stallions on a few occasions, but nothing worked, she was pulled far away from the crying Fluttershy. "NO FLUTTERSHY!" Rainbow screamed, throwing her hooves towards the tiny image. The shadow towered upon Fluttershy, the shy Pegasus sniffed and looked up, the sad face of Celestia was welcomed into her vision. The large powerful horn of Celestia began to shine bright golden. "I'm so sorry Fluttershy.." Celestia murmured, as the tiny Pegasus began to float into the air. "NO FLUTTERSHY!" Rainbow screamed again, sending tears flow down her eyes, as well as Celestia's and Cadence's. Fluttershy blinked down the tears, the soft tiny droplets of liquid onto the crystal floor. The Pegasus turned her weak head to Rainbow, there eyes locked. "But My Love Will Light You're Way" Fluttershy murmered, lifting a hoof to Rainbow, smiling that warm kind smile. "NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!" Rainbow screamed. The bright flash erupted, sending out bright colours of pink and yellow, bashing against all guards around Rainbow Dash. Celestia sobbed, her horn glowing brighter and brighter, Cadence stood between Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy. Then the miricale happened, the miracle Rainbow Dash now knew she didn't want anymore. The bright colours of pink and yellow swirled around her wingless stumps, at first there was a bright flash, then followed by glitter sparkles followed by a gasp of Rainbow Dash. Her wings were back... But at a price. Rainbow Dash narrowed her eyes and zoomed up, before stopping and zooming straight down. Fluttershy turned her gaze to Rainbow Dash, a weak smile played on her lips. "I love you...Rainbow Das-" Fluttershy began. But was cut of by a final sigh from Celestia, the horn stopped glowing, before exploding. Sending all ponies rocketing back, Rsinbow Dash felt her whole body spin, Cadence fell to the floor. Celestia collapsed onto her hindlegs, her forelegs holding her muzzle, tears falling down. Rainbow Dash grunted and opened her wings before lapping em behind her, the balance slowly recovered onto the Pegasus. Rainbow Dash turned, expected to see Fluttershy there. But all she saw was dust... Rainbow Dash blinked, her wings buckled and collapsed, the Pegasus didnt even care for her signs anymore. She closed her eyes and fell to the floor. Cadence wept as well as Celestia, an Element of Harmony was a great honour to be with, but now gone they can only feel sorrow. Rainbow Dash opened her eyes and gazed at the lone object in the dust. The lone object, that shinned with a bright dazzling light of pink. It was the Element of Kindness. OOO Can you see an Angel mommy? Yup squirt, Angles are beautiful creatures. Have you ever seen a Angel mommy? Once mate, once. Did you ever see her again Mommy? Well that depends squirt.. Depends on what? OOO Rainbow Dash placed her hoof gently on the pink butterfly, the sparkling light of the Celestial sun shinned on the jewel so perfectly. The mane of the brilliant flier was now a dull grey. Her whole body was weak and fragile, her wings layed beside her sides. They never moved once. For the past three months, Rainbow barley moved, barley eat, drank. Spoke, flew, blinked. All she did was stare at the little jewel butterfly. Almost hoping for a certain yellow Pegasus to fly out and stay with Rainbow Dash forever. But it never happened... Depends if you believe in Angles... The pink butterfly sparkled, stars swirling and spiralling in a glorious fashion, Rainbow smiled as the sparkles slowly turned into butterflies, butterflies into colours. Pink, yellow and green. Altogether began to form a small figure. "Hi Dashie..." The figure smiled. Rainbow smiled back, placing the necklace at her side, the Pegasus lifted onto her hooves and walked slowly towards the figure. The images of the figure played in her mind. The dark green eyes, the soft bubbly pink mane, the beautiful yellow fur as well as the pony itself. No... Angel.. "Hello my little Angel Fluttershy" Rainbow smiled.