//------------------------------// // Of Course, You're Bon-Bon // Story: The Unrequited Love of the Bon-Bon // by Duke of Canterlot //------------------------------// Bon-Bon didn't feel good about any of this. Pinkie's promising plan just turned into Pinkie's pitiful ploy. "Pinkie Pie, do you really think that about me", asked Twilight Sparkle. Pinkie giggled and seemed at a loss of words- very unusual for the loquacious pink pony. There was awkward silence for the next two or three minutes. Bon-Bon didn't want to be the next one to speak. It looked like none of the others wanted to speak either. Lyra looked down at the ground - probably feeling especially awkward about her casual wear. Twilight seemed nervous but kept her head up high - making more glances at Pinkie than Lyra. Suddenly, a happy thought popped in Bon-Bon's head. This certainly is a promising plan! Lyra and Twilight would probably never make it to first base now. Bon-Bon made sure to keep a poker face. Suddenly, Pinkie started to cry. "I am sorry, Bon-Bon. I just wanted to make you smile so badly and I ruined everything." "No, Pinkie. You did all you could to make this night perfect", Bon-Bon said while patting Pinkie on the back. "Oh no. Pinkie Pie. I am sorry", said Twilight, "I shouldn't have been so shy because well... I .... oh, the words won't come out but I know how I feel, Pinkie!" "You do", asked Pinkie with hope. "Yes, yes, yes!! This is exactly what Princess Celestia was trying to teach me." "Ooh, what is it this time", asked Pinkie. Bon-Bon was amazed by how Pinkie went from "in tears" to "all cheers" in less than a minute. "Princess Celestia told me that I need to go out and date ponies and then Lyra asked me out, so I said yes, but love and dating is all about what is in the heart, in my heart is you, Pinkie Pie. Can you forgive me?" "Hmmmmm", said Pinkie, "you're no Bon-Bon, but I guess you'll have to do!" "I should get going", said Lyra softly. "Oh no. I'm sorry, Lyra. I didn't mean what I said like that", said Twilight. "No. It's okay. I just feel like going home." "I wouldn't have said yes if I didn't have some interest." "Yea, but I'm no Pinkie Pie, I'm not you, and I'm certainly no Bon-Bon. I look like a tramp here anyway while the rest of you are all fancy. I'm leaving." Lyra left the restaurant. Pinkie and Twilight looked into each other's eyes. Who would have guessed that they would be in love with one another? They seemed like just friends but were actually destined to be something more. Oh no. Did Bon-Bon just ruin things with Lyra forever? Lyra and Twilight were no more but would Lyra and Bon-Bon ever be? "What are you waiting for", asked Pinkie, "you should go after Lyra! Tell her how you feel." "Yes, you should. Don't be afraid to follow your heart", added Twilight. "You're right. I'm going to do it!" "Just don't become drunk Bon-Bon and I think you'll be okay", said Pinkie. "Drunk Bon-Bon", asked Twilight. "Loooooooong story! I was only there for the end of it but Bonnie is a wild drunk." Bon-Bon blushed. Ah, that was Pinkie's gift, wasn't it? "What are you waiting for", asked Pinkie again, "Lyra could be on the other side of Equestria by now!!" Twilight facehoofed. "What? She could!" "I guess it is possible, Pinkie", said Twilight kissing Pinkie on the cheek. "I'm happy for you both but I have a Lyra to find!" Bon-Bon ran out of the restaurant. Bon-Bon wondered where Lyra could be. Did she go back to the apartment? Or was she hiding somewhere to sulk? Bon-Bon remembered Lyra's favorite place to hide when they were fillies. It was a big apple tree not too far from the schoolhouse. Lyra would climb up the tree and linger on a branch. Lyra was more likely there than at the apartment, especially if she was furious with Bon-Bon. Pinkie and Bon-Bon pretty much ruined any chance of a TwiLyra couple. If Lyra really did have feelings for Twilight, then it would be tough on her. Why was Bon-Bon acting so selfishly? It didn't matter much anyway. Twilight Sparkle said it herself. She only said yes to Lyra because she thought that was Princess Celestia wanted. Oh shit, Bon-Bon ruined things with Lyra forever. Bon-Bon wouldn't give up. Not now. Even if the odds were slim, Bon-Bon had to do it. Bon-Bon was conveniently near the apple tree. She had to do it, if that's where Lyra was. Bon-Bon could hear crying. Lyra? Bon-Bon ran to the tree and looked up. There was Lyra on one of the higher branches. Bon-Bon could hear Lyra moan to herself, "I must be the most awful pony in the world. No way am I good enough for Bon-Bon." Lyra kept on crying. Was Lyra crazy? Lyra was the pony who was too good for Bon-Bon. And did Lyra just say she liked Bon-Bon? What was that whole thing about "having a crush on Twilight"? Bon-Bon decided she would surprise Lyra by joining her on the branch. Climbing the tree was tough. Bon-Bon absolutely hated it. When Lyra wanted to go up in the tree, Bon-Bon would always happily oblige to stay on the ground. She was terrified of heights. However, a temporary dose of fear might go a long way in making things just right between the two of them. Bon-Bon took off her dress, wrapped herself around the tree, and began to make her way up. The bark was so gross to touch and the ground was becoming more like one deadly fall away. Bon-Bon was never the most athletic pony either. Books and baked goods were more of her thing. However, Bon-Bon's determination won out and her stamina was high. Bon-Bon finally made it to the branch and could see Lyra lying on her belly and looking down at the ground with sadness. "Hey, Lyra", whispered Bon-Bon. "Bonnie? What are you doing here?" "I.. um... just wanted to say I'm sorry." "Sorry for what?" "I guess I ruined your date with Twilight." "You? Don't be silly. You heard Twi, she didn't even like me. What sort of pony could like me anyway?" "Well.. I do." "You know what kind of "like" I'm talking about." "No... um.... I mean I do... it is... oh sweet Celestia, why does this have to be so hard?" "Hey, Bon-Bon. There is something I've been wanting to confess to you. Is it alright if I go first?" "Of course, Lyra." What was Lyra going to say? Bon-Bon heard what Lyra said but would she admit it. "I didn't have a crush on Twilight Sparkle. Let's just say that I've been stupidly shy. I always liked you in that way, Bon-Bon. I always did but never knew what to say. I thought you just wanted to be friends and nothing more. I thought I could make you jealous that I was going out with Twilight but then she had to tell all of us why she said yes to me... how can you be jealous of that?" "Are you just saying all of that because you know how much I am in love with you?" "No of course not.. but.....", a smile crept up on Lyra's face. "Yes, Lyra. I have had feelings for you for the longest time. I had always been too scared to tell you the truth because I felt so certain that if things were meant to be, they would have happened already. I thought you were going to reject me: something that Caramel, Trixie, and Flitter didn't do." "Flitter... I shouldn't have listened to her." "What are you talking about?" "Flitter told me that I was a dork and that's why you never asked me out on a date. After Flitter told me that, I guess I gave up even after you broke up with her. However, my feelings for you never died." "Same here." "I'm sorry for asking Twilight out. Where did you go last night anyway?" "Long story. Let's just say I was drowning out my sorrows." "I'm really sorry. Oh my gosh, I thought you wouldn't care initially but maybe grow a little jealous afterward... I didn't expect you to become drunk Bon-Bon over that." "Yep, I was drunk Bon-Bon." "I would like to disclose that is the least sexy of the Bon-Bons. Let me guess. You sang "Living on a Prayer" and hit on the bartender." Lyra knew Bon-Bon too damn well. "Apparently, from what Pinkie said, Flitter was eyeing my flank the whole night." "I'm no Flitter." "That isn't a bad thing. You're Lyra. So... I guess there is something I feel obligated to ask you now." "Do you guess or do you know?" "I know. Just give me a second, I never did this with a human before." Lyra laughed out loud. "Where are my hands?" "What's a hand?" "It is.. screw you. I'm breaking up with you already." "Too bad. I was going to ask you out on a date but I guess I'm not handy enough." "So are you or are you not?" Bon-Bon cleared her throat. "Yes, Lyra, my best friend and my loving roommate, would you like to be my marefriend?" "Of course, you're Bon-Bon." Bon-Bon was so happy right now. Everything worked out so nicely. Lyra loved her. She was even bouncing Pinkie Pie style at the thought of being a special somepony to Bon-Bon. All was good for Bon-Bon, until she looked down. "Tee hee", said Lyra, "I guess we should get off this tree, huh?" Bon-Bon nodded. "Where's Twilight when you need her? She would know a spell that would get us down real quick, but we're just gonna have to climb down." Lyra slid her way down the tree. She did it without any sort of fear. Bon-Bon closed her eyes and tried to mimic Lyra's moves by memory. Bon-Bon slowly made her way down but slipped. She screamed. Was this the end? Bon-Bon felt herself fall into a bottomless pit. Suddenly Bon-Bon felt herself land right into Lyra's arms. "I caught you, what do I win?" "You win me not dying. My goodness, that was scary. It was actually kind of fun." "Ooh, let's do it again! Race up to the tree?" "Umm.. maybe not tonight. It's been a long day." "But the night is far from over, Bon-Bon." "I couldn't agree more." Lyra grinned and the two began to kiss. It was passionate and long. Bon-Bon closed her eyes and opened them again. This kiss wasn't a dream. Bon-Bon smiled, thank you Pinkie Pie.