//------------------------------// // Original: Epilogue // Story: Two Hearts, Fall Apart // by NintendoGal55 //------------------------------// “All right, so that’s... everything, yes... perfect!” As the hour of twilight was setting in, Fluttershy happily trotted to her cottage. On her back were her favourite saddlebags, both sides filled with some items and papers. Even with them, she felt fantastic! It was a lovely, cool, crisp evening, a perfect evening to spend outdoors. Who knows, that might’ve been in the realm of possibility, especially since she’d taken care of some last minute chores with her animal friends. She smiled, taking in the fresh air for a few moments. It did indeed feel wonderful to be back home. The familiar sights and scents overtook her, leaving Fluttershy feeling wonderful. Her entire body felt a mixture of cool and warm, seeming to swell with happiness. “Aaahh... A lovely evening, just lovely,” she said softly. Finally reaching the front door of her cottage, Fluttershy’s smile grew, her heart pounding with anticipation. She opened the door, stepping inside to the warm, inviting atmosphere. “Honey, I’m home!” She called cheerfully. “Honey?” called back a second voice. Walking out of the living room, Rainbow Dash came up to Fluttershy, giving her a gentle hug and a light kiss on the check. “Since when am I ‘Honey’?” Undeterred, Fluttershy beamed brightly and returned the hug, nuzzling her wife, “I don’t know... You just said it a couple times since you started living here with me. I wanted a turn, I suppose.” “I know, Flutters, I was just teasing!” Rainbow chuckled. “So, nothing crazy happen on your way home, right? No dimensional rifts, evil wizards, zombies, and-slash-or other impossible things.” She asked with a playful grin, knowing all too well that nothing was wrong. “Not in the slightest, Dashie,” Fluttershy assured her with a grin, “I ran my errands, and I went to see Twilight before I came here. She wanted to show me some of the plans she had for the wedding.” Dash nodded with a slight snicker. “Well, that’s good. I’ll admit, I was just a little on edge for the past few minutes, but nothing major.” Taking Fluttershy’s bags and leading the two into the kitchen, she continued. “So, just whose wedding was she talking about?” “Ours, you silly.” “Oh! Oh, right, yeah...” “Why were you on edge?” Fluttershy asked, curious and a little concerned. “Huh? Oh, right.” Rainbow rubbed the back of her neck. “Well, you left about two hours ago and I figured you’d be back sooner. No biggie.” This of course, left Fluttershy unconvinced, “Come on now, there must have been something worrying you.” Shaking her head, Rainbow blushed lightly. “No, seriously. That’s all it was.” “Come on...” Fluttershy cooed, coming up beside her, nuzzling her cheek and giggling. “Really! It was just that-” Rainbow looked at her lover for a moment before sighing. “Okay, okay, fine. It’s been about a week or so now since we got you back, and Pinkie came by earlier, asking for you. I just thought that maybe Twilight got you involved in another crazy misfire of a spell or something.” Fluttershy blinked, letting it register, to which she smiled with understanding. She brought her beloved into a hug, nuzzling her and kissing her cheek, “I can understand that, Rainbow. Especially after the last time, since we nearly lost each other without closure. But don’t worry. I won’t let that happen again, not without letting you know first. And I don’t think Twilight is very comfortable with anything else happening.” “True, but that doesn’t stop her for very long,” Dash rebutted, hugging Fluttershy tight for a moment. Pulling away, she continued. “What if she decided to try a new spell that changed your gender, or mismatched your species? Or switched your body with something else’s? You can never know with her.” “Well, then don’t worry. I’ll make sure to take cautious steps next time. But for now, I just want to get back to my life and routine...” Fluttershy leaned in, nuzzling their noses, “And to just be with my awesome wife...” Rainbow sighed, cuddling her lover a bit. “It’s not you I’m worried about messing up. It’s everypony else. Either way, as awesome as I am, I do worry from time to time. And hey, your routine is gonna be different now, you know that, right?” “Oh? How do you mean?” Fluttershy giggled, cuddling closer. With a slight snicker, Dash kissed Fluttershy’s forehead. “Well, for one, it’s definitely about twenty percent cooler now. After all, I’m part of it.” “Finally...!” Cooed the creamy yellow mare, beaming brightly. “Finally what?” Rainbow blushed in her confusion. “You’re finally here, with me, we can share our lives together. You’re part of my life all the more!” Fluttershy giggled, grinning. “Oh, right.” Dash playfully facehoofed, sticking her tongue out. “Cut me some slack, Flutters. I’m still new to all this ‘lovey-dovey’ stuff.” “Hey, I didn’t give you a hard time. I know it’ll take a while for you to get used to it, but that’s why I’m here...” Fluttershy cooed, giving her a sultry smile, “And you know I’ll help you anywhere you need me to, my love...” “I know. I guess I just wanna make sure I’m not goofing this up or nothing. You know how I can be, ‘Shy.” Rainbow giggled just a bit, matching her gaze. “Plus, I kinda expect you to help me out in certain places.” Giggling, the timid mare brought her forelegs around Dash’s neck and gazed into her eyes, “And what certain places would they be?” “Do I really need to spell it out for you, Flutters?” Dash replied in a hushed voice, teasing at her lover’s name. “No, but I figure it’s good to be specific!” Fluttershy whispered back, stroking her hair with a hoof. Rainbow wrapped her forehooves around Fluttershy’s waist, nuzzling their noses. “Well, there’s all those fancy rules about dating. What’s okay for me to do… What and where I’m allowed to go... What I can and will do to you... Stuff like that.” “Not really... We can go at your pace, though,” Fluttershy smiled, nuzzling their noses back, “But there aren’t any rules as such, just a few guidelines to keep in mind.” “If we’re going at my pace, why are we still standing here?” Dash purred into Flutter’s ear. “You see the problem?” Fluttershy winked, giggling from the sensation, “Well… name your place, Dashie...” “Upstairs. Five minutes,” Dash whispered to her teasingly. “I’ll go up there and wait for you...” Fluttershy purred, licking her nose. With that, the creamy yellow pegasus headed upstairs to her room. Before going up to join her, Dash headed to the kitchen, getting a drink of some juice. She looked down at the golden pendant around her neck, touching it gently with her hoof. The very symbol of their marriage, which although was performed in an unorthodox manner, didn’t make it any less genuine. ‘Maybe it’s kinda too soon, since we didn’t really get together beforehoof… But I don’t care, it’s awesome! I mean, look at us. Okay, yeah, maybe her coming back to being married to me is a little more extreme than anything either of us could have guessed. However, it’s been working just fine for us! ‘Shy’s happy, I’m happy, Tank’s way more than happy, and I even think that little devil Angel Bunny is happy. Like… it was just supposed to happen like this. Finishing her drink, Rainbow Dash slowly walked around the home that was now shared between the two, taking in the cozy feeling. ‘And to think, if all the multiverse stuff didn't happen, I would still be hiding the fact that I was in love with Fluttershy, she’d still be hurting from me being a numbskull, and I don’t even wanna know what the other us would have done… So, maybe this was a good thing, in a freaky, ‘it better not happen again’ kinda way.’ With a bit of a chuckle, she made her way up stairs and knocked on the bedroom door that was, for some strange reason, closed. “Oh, Flutter-Baby, can I come in?” Dash called through the door with a teasing voice. “Yes you can,” Fluttershy responded from the other side, giggling. Opening the door, Rainbow Dash looked about the room to find it strangely empty, aside from the normal furniture and whatnots. “Flutters, where are you?” She chuckled a bit, used to this little game of hide and seek they would play. A little giggle was heard somewhere nearby, right behind her. But before Dash could turn to look, she was pounced from behind, caught in a hug that nearly sent her to the floor, but she kept her balance. Fluttershy giggled, nuzzling into her mane, “Hello, my darling…” Returning the nuzzle, Dash turned around the give her a more proper embrace. “You know, I let you do that, right?” She said with a slight blush. “Sure you did,” Fluttershy kissed her face, giggling. “Let’s get into bed, shall we?” Rainbow Dash nodded, releasing her and heading over to the bed. Which was now a much bigger double bed, no longer a squeeze for two ponies. She climbed up onto it, settling into the multitude of pillows at the headboard. Moments later, Fluttershy joined, crawling on top of her and cuddling into the cyan pegasus. “Remind me again why I wasn’t doing this years ago?” Dash snickered to herself, wrapping her forelegs around her lover. “You didn’t know… You didn’t even know what the feelings meant or how to express them,” Flutershy murmured, nuzzling her, “I wasn’t exactly helping any.” “Oh, come on, Flutters,” Dash began, cuddling closer to her, “I was pretty dense, and you were shy. We can’t blame either one of us for any of that. I know I wouldn’t change a single thing about you…” Blushing a bit, Fluttershy smiled and kissed her cheek, “I know. I wouldn’t change anything about you, either.” Kissing her back, Dash relaxed her eyes, and smiled warmly, “I love you, ‘Shy… I hope you know that.” The sweet words touched her heart as Fluttershy felt a sense of warmth wash over her. She looked into the cerise eyes of her wife, as they gazed at her with love. Smiling more, Fluttershy lay their foreheads together and kissed her nose. “I do, Rainbow… I don’t think I’ll ever forget the fact that you traversed dimensions just to find me… Just to tell me the truth. But for what it’s worth, for everything, I love you too,” Fluttershy cooed. “And I’d do it all over again if I had to,” Dash gently ran a hoof through Fluttershy’s mane. “So, believe me when I say every word means the world to me.” Fluttershy nuzzled her, closing her eyes, “I believe you, Dashie. I truly do. I know we can make this work.” Dash chuckled a bit, cuddling closer, “I do, too. We can make this work. I know I’m gonna screw up at times, but I want this. I want you in my life, nopony else.” “I want this too, I know we’re going to have tough times… I know I’ll screw up, but I want to live through all of that with you,” the creamy yellow mare whispered sweetly, “I just want us to live our married life together, good times and bad.” “And no matter what, I am not losing you again,” Rainbow Dash whispered back to her wife. “No way am I giving you up without a fight.” Moved by her determination, yet giggling with glee, Fluttershy smothered her face with kisses. What could possibly have been better than this? The journey had not been easy, but she felt it needed to happen. To see what she needed, to see that not everything was as easy it looked. All the same, she felt relieved and no longer scared. While she missed the other Rainbow Dash, she no longer felt worried. She was in good hooves, she would be just fine, no matter what. She was happy, though, glad to be back home in her own world, glad to finally make amends with her best friend, now her wife. ‘Everything happened for a reason, didn’t it? Almost like it wanted me to find it… I’m glad I did, because I’m here now… With the love of my life, married to her, and I can finally move on with everything. I’m sure going to have a very interesting letter to the Princess, won’t I? Hee… I feel like I can take on anything, like everything is going to be all right. At least, as much as it can be.’ “Hey, Flutters,” Rainbow Dash spoke up, pulling her lover out of her thoughts, “Mind if ask you something a little silly?” “Hmm?” Fluttershy looked to her curiously, “What is it?” “Well,” the cyan mare began, waving her hoof in the air “I know that being in that other reality made you act a little like that other Fluttershy. So I was wondering, are you completely you again or did you keep some of that other you, too?” This made Fluttershy laugh, her smile growing, “No, I’m me again. It’s almost like I didn’t even realize it when the changes were happening.” Exhaling in relief, Rainbow Dash hugged her wife tighter. “Good. No offense to the other you, but she was a hoof full to handle. I mean, she was still kinda awesome at times, but man… did she have some issues. I hope the other me can handle her.” “Oh, so you think I was a handful, huh, Dash?” Fluttershy smirked, rising up a bit to look down at her, “Well, you’re no picnic yourself! You thought you were rid of me forever? I don’t think so!” Hearing that sent shivers down Dash’s spine, enough to make her twitch. “Gah… That impression is way too spot on!” Looking back to her lover, she slightly cringed. “It is just an impression... right?” Fluttershy laughed, then leaned closer, “Nope… I’m still here!” Dash's eyes went wide with horror, “What?! But... But you... you went back to your world! We exchanged Fluttershys!” “Nope! I cleverly made sure to come back! Your Fluttershy is back with my Dash! Forget that lame other me! I’m here to stay! I- okay, that’s enough…” She giggled, nuzzling her, “I’m just kidding. It’s me, Dashie.” “Oh sweet Celestia,” Dash chuckled half-heartedly. “You trying to give me a heart attack? I don’t mind you being assertive, but that other you was demanding!” “I’m sorry,” Fluttershy gave her an apologetic look, kissing her cheek, “I just wanted to tease you.” Thinking it over for a moment, Dash kissed her back and flashed a large, toothy grin. “I didn’t say you couldn’t tease me. I mean, you did sound pretty hot just now, so… it’s fine, just give me a little heads up.” Smiling in understanding, the timid mare nodded and nuzzled their noses, “Of course I will, Rainbow. And you know, the other you was so adorable… I couldn’t help but enjoy how meek she was…” “M-More adorable... than me?” Dash inquired, pulling up the blankets. “Yes… more adorable than you…” Fluttershy teased, giggling. Darting her eyes from side to side, Rainbow Dash cuddled closer to Fluttershy. “B-But, you wouldn’t leave me… right? I-I can be adorable too. I could, um… grow my mane and stuff… a-and even wear a ribbon, if you want…” “No… I’d never leave you, my love…” Fluttershy snuggled her closer, kissing her forehead, “But you would look absolutely adorable with your mane tied into a braid and wearing a bow!” “I draw the line at the bow,” Dash snickered a bit. Fluttershy laughed, “All right, fair enough. Are you done?” “Well, that depends on if you want me to be done,” Rainbow Dash stated with a grin. “I asked you first, silly. That would be up to you.” “If that’s the case,” Dash began with a confident voice. “No.” She quickly went back down and cuddled against Fluttershy sweetly. “If that’s okay with you…” Giggling, Fluttershy snuggled her wife and kissed her face, “Oh, Rainbow… You’re so adorable.” “Yay…” Rainbow made a mock weak cheer, “I’m more adorable than the other me.” “Oh, come on now, can’t you be a little louder?” Fluttershy booped her nose. Clearing her voice, Rainbow Dash let out another low pitch cheer, only slightly louder than the last, “Yay…!” “Yay!” Fluttershy echoed, kissing her sweetly, “Very nice, Dashie.” “You do know that if you ever tell anyone I’d do this, I’d get you back one hundred fold, right?” Dash snickered, hugging Fluttershy tightly. The timid pony giggled at the thought, but smiled in assurance, “I won’t, Rainbow. Don’t worry. It’s our own little game, anyway.” With a hearty chuckle, Dash laid back against the bed with a wide grin. “And if I’m right, it’s your turn, Flutter-Baby.” Towering over her, licking her lips and feeling shivers run up her spine, Fluttershy smirked, “You bet your sweet flank, Dash.” “Rock Forest, next stop!” Twilight yawned, stretching herself a bit as she awoke from her nap. Looking over to Pinkie, who was very much still awake, she poked her. “Oh, hello! You’re awake!” Pinkie grinned. Groggy, Twilight started to register her surroundings. “Oh, yes… I am now, at least.” Looking about, she noticed they were in fact still in their train cabin and she had, in fact slept most of the trip. “Have you been awake this entire time?” “Nope! I got up twenty minutes ago!” Pinkie said, shaking her head. “Twenty minutes, eh?” Twilight allowed the words to register, “Well, it sounds like our next stop is coming up. Should we get our belongings now, or wait a few more moments?” “Wait until the train is at a complete stop, Twi-Twi!” Pinkie instructed, winking at her. With a slight chuckle, Twilight gave a half nod. “Very funny, Pinkie.” Giggling madly, Pinkie then gave her a kiss, “Sowwy, forgot to give you a good wake up kissy!” After almost a week of this, Twilight had grown all too accustomed to Pinkie’s habit of kissing her almost every unknown interval, and, more so, she found herself liking it. “It’s okay, Pinkie. You just owe me another at a later date. And I do mean date.” “Ooohh! Do you, now?” Pinkie grinned, leaning closer to her. “When have I ever been one to jest?” Twilight matched her gazed, nuzzling their noses. “Hmmm....” Pinkie rubbed her chin, then grinned, “Not like that, you don’t!” With a quick kiss to her companion's cheek, Twilight added, “Then, I suppose you do, in fact, owe me a kiss.” “Oooh, and should I cash it in now… or later?” “How about after dinner?” Twilight suggested with a smirk. “I think it more enjoyable that way.” The pink earth pony giggled, winking at her, “I shall remember that, my little Princess!” Giggling a bit, Twilight felt a faint blush coming on. “Oh, you don’t have to use just pet names… I really don’t like to be considered above anyone.” “You’re not, silly! It’s just a fact that you’re a Princess!” “Even if I humbly accept the title, that doesn’t mean I enjoy being called by it,” Twilight stated for her friend with an earnest smile. “I’d rather simply be with my friends… and you.” “Awww, Twilight, you’re too muchies!” Pinkie hugged her, nuzzling her, “And I love you, too!” Even though she had heard the word used by Pinkie several times, it still managed to make Twilight smile every time. Love. An intense feeling of deep affection; unselfish, loyal and benevolent concern for the good of another; the title given to a beloved pony. After pouring through books and definitions to find the meaning, Twilight could not help but realize that love was truly what she had felt for Pinkie Pie. It seemed so obvious now, looking back. Now, every time she heard that simple word, her mind went to her love. “I hope you know I mean it, even if I have trouble saying it at times,” Twilight smiled warmly at the pony that was now her marefriend. “Twilight, sometimes there are ways of expressing yourself without using words,” Pinkie giggled, nuzzling their noses. Thinking it over, Twilight found herself in agreement. “That’s very profound of you to say, Pinkie. It’s also very true… I still wish I could express it better, though.” “Oh, come on! You’ll be able to soon! You can’t rush lovey-dovey awesomeness!” “Don’t tell that to Rainbow Dash,” Twilight giggled. “Pbbttt!” The pink-maned pony laughed, “Puh-leasey-weasey!” “I know, right?” Twilight continued, “But she is our friend, and we must respect that she attends to enjoy moving in the fast lane.” Pinkie paused a few moments, staring out the window as the train was approaching the town’s train station. She bit her lip, pondering, then turned back to her. “Well, Twi-Twi… It wasn’t like she planned to, but it can still work out with those new circumstances!” With a slight smile, Twilight patted her lover on the back. “That’s very true. I wish them nothing but the best.” “And then we’ll soon have a big, real, super-duper wedding! Yay!” Pinkie cheered. “Yes, I suppose tha-” Twilight froze up in mid-sentence, nay, mid-word upon realizing what was said. “Us? A… a w-wedding? As in a legal bonding ceremony that seals us into single commitment of faith, love, and caring? Oh my…” This had been the last thing on alicorn’s mind, to be wedded to Pinkie Pie. Over all, it did make sense to her that over time, the two of them would want to commit and make their relationship an ordained one, but so soon? With her only coming to realize her feelings for Pinkie, talking of marriage was like asking her what funeral arrangements she wanted, something that seemed too far ahead to plan for now. And yet, the idea behind it did not seem to bother her. In her mind, she already knew that if she was to marry, even if had to be the same day, Twilight would chose the pink earth pony she had grown so fond of. “That’s a bit too far off to think about right now… but one day, yes. I’m sure we will have a nice one,” Twilight replied fully this time, smiling. “Of course we will, silly! But I meant for them!” Pinkie poked her nose, grinning widely. “Oops! Let’s get our stuff! The train’s stopped!” Feeling a little silly for reading so deeply into her friend's words, Twilight nodded in agreement and began to gather her belongings. “This is my first time meeting your family… what are they like?” Taking her saddlebags, Pinkie placed them over her back, waiting for Twilight to step out into the aisle, “They always used to be stiff and unhappy. But when I brought parties and sunshine into their lives, they felt a lot better! I haven’t seen them in a couple of years now, but they still write! Mama Pie is quite a mommy but boy she’s quite a business woman if she needs to be! Daddy Pie can be a hard knock, but he’s a real softie underneath it!” Leading the way to the exit, Twilight listened carefully to Pinkie’s explanation. “I see. I also believe you said you had two sisters as well, correct?” “Uh-huh! Inkie and Blinkie!” Pinkie followed after her, “They’re a bit younger than me, but they all live out on their own now, too! Inkie’s in Trottingham with her boyfriend, and Blinkie lives in town, not far off from home, since she’s going to school there!” “Seems like you had quite an effect on them,” Twilight noted, stepping off the train at last, and stood waiting for Pinkie to do the same. “I wonder… what do you think would have happened if things had been different? Like, for instance, if your special talent had not been making ponies happy.” Pinkie thought for a moment as she stepped onto the platform, “I bet I’d turn out just like the other me!” “That’s… an interesting notion,” Twilight admitted. “I wonder if that means I would have… Nah. Anyway, are we to meet them here at the station, or at their home?” “Right there!” Pinkie pointed to a pair of earth ponies standing nearby. “Hi, Mommy and Daddy!” She waved to them. The pair walked over, smiling warmly. “Ah, Pinkamena, it’s wonderful to see you again,” said Pinkie’s mother, nuzzling her daughter. She turned to Twilight, looking amazed, “And you must be Princess Twilight Sparkle. It’s quite an honour to meet you.” Blushing from being addressed by her full title, Twilight shook her head slightly. “Please, there’s no need for superficial titles… It’s a pleasure to meet you both as well.” “My, my, if this is the future of our kingdom, I know we’re all in good hooves,” Pinkie’s father gave a small bow. “I hope our daughter hasn’t been giving you too much trouble, Miss Sparkle.” “Oh no, not at all,” Twilight blushed further from this, smiling nervously. “She can be a little wild at times, but nothing that’s ever been a problem.” “Yay!” Pinkie danced. “Oh, and of course! Twi-Twi, these are my parents! Cloudy Quartz is Mama Pie and Daddy Pie is Igneous Rock!” “It’s a pleasure to be here,” Twilight slightly bowed before standing once more. “Now, now, no need to be formal with us, Miss Sparkle,” Igneous smiled warmly. “You two must be tired from such a long trip. Why don’t we head home and get you two something to eat?” “Sounds like a plan!” Pinkie grinned, bringing her foreleg around Twilight’s shoulders, “Lead the way, Pops!” They headed back to the farm, getting settled in as the Pie parents prepared dinner. For a good portion of the evening, they’d sat down to a dinner of fried vegetables and egg salad sandwiches. All the while, they chatted here and there, to which Twilight felt more and more at home. Despite the dreary landscape and the very job itself in maintaining a rock farm, Pinkie had been right. There was a lot more of a warm, inviting feel to the area. The house itself even had much more of a bright but still relaxed decor going for it. While certainly not the bright, louder, more fun colours like you’d see in Sugarcube Corner; Twilight had to admit that it was very cozy. “Mm-mmm-mmm! That was soooo delicious, mama!” Pinkie said cheerfully as she and Twilight helped with the dishes. “Thank you, honey,” Cloudy Quartz smiled, “I’m glad it was to your liking.” “Yes, it was a very nice meal Mrs. Quartz,” Twilight agreed, drying and placing the plates away. “I can see where Pinkie gets her cooking talent from.” The remark made Pinkie blush, while her parents both chuckled. “You’re quite right, dear,” Cloudy Quartz giggled, “The minute Pinkamena was able to cook on her own, she was all over the kitchen.” “She’s right,” Igneous remarked with a chuckle, “We had to do our best to keep her from cooking most nights. She was always up to something, trying new recipes, making her own, or simply cooking to cook. Without a doubt, she’s the best baker in our family.” Twilight giggled at that, setting the last plate down. “I would say Pinkie’s most likely the best baker in all of Equestria at this point.” “Hee!” Pinkie giggled, flattered, “You guys are all too muchies! C’mon, Twi-Twi! I gotta show you my room!” “All right then. I won’t lie, I’m curious to know what your room looks like,” Twilight smiled warmly, then turned to Pinkie’s parents. “Thank you for the wonderful meal.” “Think nothing of it, Miss Sparkle,” Igneous nodded, “Just enjoy your stay.” Cloudy Quartz gave an understanding smile as she rejoined her husband at the table. “You girls have a good night, we’ll see you in the morning.” Twilight and Pinkie headed upstairs, going to one of the bedrooms. While it was since remodeled to accommodate a guest room, there were still some little knick-knacks sitting about to remind the owners of whose room this once was. A double bed was situated across from the doorway, while a dresser and a vanity table sat at one end of the room next to a closet door. “Here it is! This was my old room!” Pinkie said, all but hopping onto the bed. Looking about the room, it appeared to be rather quant. It was not large, but it was livable. The bed itself was pink, which stood out, considering the rest of the colors in the room, but overall it had a welcoming presence to it. Twilight smiled happily, climbing onto the bed with her, “It’s nice, Pinkie. I expected it to be a little more spacious, but I like it.” “It’s different than it once was!” Pinkie admitted, rolling onto her back. “But it’s still super duper cute!” “Different?” Twilight inquired, “How so?” “Painted stencils on the walls, all kinds of toys, some shelfies for my bookies, you name it! It was waaaaay different back in the day!” Thinking it over for a moment, Twilight felt a question on the tip of her tongue. “Why did it change?” “I moved out and they wanted to make it more appropriate for guests!” Pinkie said. “Oh,” Twilight spoke up with slight disappointment. “I was hoping to see your room as it was back then. Still, it’s nice.” With a sigh, she laid down on the bed, resting her head on a pillow. “But you say you had books here as a filly? What kind of stories did you read?” “Comic books, storybooks, cookbooks, and even chapter books!” Said the earth pony, giggling at the memories. “I see... I remember when I started reading, I fell in love with detective novels,” Twilight laughed with her marefriend. “I wonder if we ever met as fillies and just don’t remember it.” Pinkie brightened, facing her, “Maybe we did! Oh, oh! Oooh! Like Sherlock Holmes?!” Smiling brightly, Twilight nodded, “Yes, actually! I loved his methods of deduction and the character development of Inspector Watson. I found the two to be a wonderful combination.” “That is just awesometacular!” Right out of nowhere, Pinkie plucked a deerstalker cap and another hat, placing them on their heads, “You remember that big, epic mystery with the MMMM? Exactly where I got it from!” “Oh course I remember!” Twilight giggled, touching the rim of the cap, “I should have known then that you were a fan of Holmes. You should have told me, we have quite the collection back at the Ponyville library.” “Then it looks like our next activity when we get home will be booked solid!” “That’s a clever little euphemism, Pinkie,” Twilight cuddled closer to the pink mare, “I’ll have to remember that one…” Giggling, Pinkie cuddled her back, nuzzling their cheeks, “Thank you, Twilight! Hee, you’re so cuddly! I love cuddles!” With a warm smile, Twilight rested her eyes, “What can I say, you just bring that part of me out.” “Mm-hmm! So, Twi-Twi, let’s turn in early, shall we? We’ll get up, go for a stroll around the farm! Not much to see, but we’ll go anyway!” “I guess we could,” Twilight began before suddenly rolling on top of Pinkie Pie with a sly grin, “Or we could stay up a bit longer… After all, it’s not that late.” Blushing immensely, the pink earth pony grinned, “Oooooh! Got something in mind, Twilight?” She cooed, winking. With a slight purr, Twilight learned down whispered, “Why don’t you stay up and find out?” In response, the alicorn was pulled into a passionate kiss, entangling her within a tight but soulful embrace. Dear Princess Celestia, This is going to be a very different kind of letter, but I hope you’ll bear with us. I attempted a spell that was intended to answer questions about the multiverse theory. I can safely say that quite a few were answered. It’s true that they do exist, they are within the realms of the multiverse plane. But, this all came at a price I know neither of us were prepared for. There are some things in this world that just can’t be explained, or even explored… At least, not without realizing the possible consequences. Either way, it nearly cost the wellbeing of our Fluttershy and the Fluttershy of the alternate reality. But now, I know better than to attempt a spell without the proper precautions and procedure tools. I’m just glad everything turned out a lot better. It did help, even if it took the very circumstances presented to make it work. ~Twilight Sparkle As for me, I learned to be a lot more careful! Sometimes, one wrong move can lead to a huge disaster. Which is why it’s important to be responsible and to know exactly what you need to do in order for something to work! It wasn’t easy and I was soooo scared for my friends! But it all turned out so good! I just need to take these things more seriously and to remember that anything can go wrong if you’re not careful. In all, I do apologize for my mistake, so hopefully everything will be better from now on! Yay! ~Pinkie Pie Through this ordeal, I’ve learned that, no matter how difficult, strange, or frightful a problem or issue is, you should never try to avoid it. I wish I had known that before all this had happen. It’s best to face each situation with honesty, even if you’re afraid of the outcome, and that bottling up your emotions can lead to very bad decisions. I will try my best from now on to not run away from things like this, and be true to my heart. Also, I want to apologize if word of what happened reached you before this and if you were worried. I’m glad to say, though, that everything is wonderful now. Oh, and please do tell Discord thank you for his help in this as well. ~Fluttershy For me, I could probably write you an entire book on the all the stuff I learned. For one, I am never gonna deny my feelings again. Ever. I mean, even though none of it was my fault, I feel it was me that sent Fluttershy to that crazy flip-flop reality, and I’m not repeating that! I also learned that if you bottle them up, they WILL get out and make you an emotional wreck. Also, I learned that hard cider can be a very good or very bad thing, based off of when you drink. But, the thing I think I learned the most, and I will be doing more often? I learned that I’m totally in love with Fluttershy, and I don’t care what anypony else thinks! ~Rainbow Dash (P.S I also learned that I’m talking Flutters into getting piercings, hehehe…) Signed, your faithful student, Twilight Sparkle