Chapter 8 1/2: The Discussion
Hello, it's Floral Allure again. I'm telling this part of the story where I heard from Twilight and her friends that Shin has a new marefriend...
And how I feel about it.
I was looking for Twilight and her friends all over Ponyville, and the whole time, I heard everypony talking about Shin.
"I feel bad for the guy, with a gift like that, I understand why everypony hated him."
"I know, but he doesn't deserve to be depressed all the time."
"Yeah, I just can't believe that he's never been happy in his life."
Everypony here felt terrible about what he was going through, especially me, since I'm the one who ruined his life, just because I didn't want to be rejected. I still feel horrible about it. I needed to talk to him.
I went to the library to see Twilight, but she wasn't home, although, she left a note,
"The library is closed for today.
"Floral Allure, if you're reading this, come to Fluttershy's cottage, just outside the Everfree Forest. We need to see if she's alright. We'll go see Shin afterwards."
Sincerely,
Twilight Sparkle
With that, I quickly dashed over to Fluttershy's humble home. Pinkie told me where to find it when I first arrived here. I was at least 10 feet away from the cottage, when I saw Twilight and her friends leaving the property. Why were they leaving? Weren't they waiting for me to come?
"Hi, Floral!" Pinkie Pie said, bouncing around in joy.
"What's going on? Is Fluttershy ok?" I asked.
"Oh, I think she's BETTER than ok." Rainbow Dash said with a smirk.
"I don't understand." I replied.
"Fluttershy's got ah new coltfriend." Applejack commented.
"Really? Who?" I asked.
"..." They were silent all of a sudden.
"Girls?" I asked, concerned.
"...It's Shin." Twilight finally said.
I couldn't believe what I heard. Shin Dowe, the stallion whose life I had shattered into a million pieces, is dating Fluttershy, the animal caretaker of Ponyville. My heart went into my stomach.
"Are you ok, dearie?" Rarity asked.
"..." I had no words at the moment.
I was deep in thought, thinking about how Shin's life was back at Dodge City, and how I could do everything I could to try and fix it. But I can't, he's with Fluttershy. I really hope she takes care of him.
"Hey, Floral? C'mon, snap out of it!" Rainbow Dash said.
Why do I care if Shin's with another mare? If he's happy, that's all that matters, right? Or, maybe it's something else...
Is it possible?
Could I possibly be in lo-
HOOOOONK!
"Ahh!" I shrieked.
Pinkie used one of her confetti poppers to get my attention. I must have zoned out. But for how long?
"See? I TOLD you it would work!" Pinkie said with a squee.
"Floral, are you alright?" Twilight asked with concern.
"Yeah, I-I'm fine." I answered.
"You don't look or sound fine." Twilight said, countering her reply.
"I am, really!" I said.
"Well, anyway, we still need ta' talk about ah problem ah had this mornin'." Applejack commented.
"Ok, Applejack." Twilight replied.
"I still think it's not that bad, I mean, we got the vampire fruit bats to control their hunger lusts, plus we built a sanctuary for them."
"Yeah, Applejack!" Pinkie agreed.
"I mean, what else could be doing it? Fluttershy? Nope-a-roonie! We cured her, remember?"
We all walked back to Ponyville, wondering what could have happened.
"Ah'd still like to know what in the hay has been eatin' ma' apples." Applejack said.