//------------------------------// // Making A Comeback // Story: New Town, New Friends and Butterflies // by Shysoldier94 //------------------------------// I stood there with my legs wobbling and my face feeling red hot. I knew this was a bad idea! I thought. Even in my past I’ve always had trouble being around very pretty mares, especially Fluttershy. She was the one that made my heart flutter and my inability to speak. Twilight leaned her head down to my ear, “This is your chance!” She whispered. “Say hello.” With all the courage I had within me, I stood up, took a deep breath and walked a few steps over the two mares in front of me; with Fluttershy was hiding behind Rarity. As I walked over to them, Rarity caught glimpse of me and moved to the side, as she expected she knew my intentions. Fluttershy looked up at the sudden movement of her friend. Thinking she was going to see Rarity, but instead, she saw me. She looked at me with those big green eyes. She tried to hide herself behind her mane but didn’t work. She quickly glanced at me again. I swallowed. “Uh.. h-hey there Fluttershy.” “Uhm…. h-hi there…” She said quietly. This made me smile a bit. Even in her nervous shy state, she still remained as dazzling. “I uh…” I began, “uuhmm.. nevermind.” I turned away and lowered my head in shame. As I did, I heard a small squeak from Fluttershy. So much for that idea. I thought to myself. Now I just made a fool of myself in front of her. I sighed. Feeling defeated, I started to make my way home. Behind me I could hear the distinct voices of Twilight and Rarity trying to get Fluttershy up and moving. As much as I wanted to look back and see what was going on, I couldn’t find it in myself to do so. All I could think about was getting home. If I would’ve flown, it would normally take only a few minutes to get to my house, but after my embarrassing display, I just didn’t feel the need to. I was too deep in thought and would probably bump into other ponies by not paying attention. Once I got home, I walked through the front door and got the usual greetings from my parents. “Hey sweetie, how was your little, ‘adventure’ today?” My mom asked with a smile. I sighed. “Oh you know, same as always when I go out.” After hearing my response, her smile faded a little. “Well did you meet any other new ponies?” “Uh, yeah. Just a few.” I replied. “Oh okay.” My mother seemed to be worried as she turned to my father with a distinctive 'say something' look. And he brought up what I wished he hadn't. “Well son, uh, did you get to talk to that filly…uh what’s her name?” He said I sighed again, “Ugh, dad I really don’t wanna talk about that right now. I’m just gonna go to my room and see if there’s anything I can finish unpacking.” I said as I turned and walked up the stairs. As I got near the doorway, I could hear my parents conversing about what my dad brought up. I paused for a moment and listened. “Poor colt. He’s never had much good luck with the fillies. They’ve always ended badly for him.” My mother said. “That last filly Twinkle Shine really broke his heart back in Cloudsdale. Maybe I should go talk to him.” “No Darrel, I think we should let this one go. He’s been through a lot and needs his space to think.” She suggested. “Ugh, okay” He grunted as he sat back down near the counter, back to reading his newspaper. When I was sure they stopped talking, I made my way to my room and closed the door. On my desk laid my stereo system my dad must’ve unpacked for me. I went to go plug it in and search for some CDs that would fit the mood I was in. On my bed was my favorite band Hoofdown CD and decided to play that. I skipped to the song If You Only Knew and tried to sing along, failing miserably due to the mood I was in. Music was always a way for me to escape from the problems of reality and settle in my own world where everything’s peaceful and nothing goes wrong. It was after dark when I drifted off to sleep. Sometime through the night, my dad came through and turned off the stereo I left on. I woke up to Celestia’s warm sun beaming in my face. When I opened my eyes, I thought they were burned right out of my skull. Okay, maybe I overreacted a bit but everyone does from time to time. I got up and stretched out my aching wings. After not flying for a while, pegasus wings sure do become stiff. In the middle of a long yawn, I noticed an envelope sitting next to my headlamp. I picked it up and read who it was from: Reiku Spark. Well it’s about time I heard from this little punk. He’s been my best friend in Cloudsdale since Little Flyers Kindergarten. I proceeded to open it and read what it said: Dear Scion, It would probably be awhile before you get this letter. The mail around Cloudsdale has been pretty slow due to hiring new management. Anyways, how you been buddy? You should really come to Cloudsdale sometime and visit. They really fixed up that old park we used to play at when we were foals. I know it seems kinda foalish, but it just has that nostalgic feel to it ya know? Hey maybe I’ll be around Ponyville in a few weeks. I’ve got some relatives that live not too far from you that I’m gonna visit and I’ll swing by your place and catch up on things. Anyways I gotta get going for now. Hope you write back Catcha later buddy, Reiku I couldn't help but smile. “Ah man we had some good times, that colt and I” I thought aloud. Just then, my thoughts were interrupted by hunger pains. “Well I guess I’ll write him back later. Right now, breakfast time.” Feeling rested and energetic, I flew down the stairs and into the kitchen. My parents, though seemed surprised, wore smiles on their faces. “Well, well, look who’s up finally.” My dad said, reading the morning paper, something he always seems to be doing. “Yeah I felt like eating the entire fridge, so here I am.” I joked. My jokes were always terrible but always got a few laughs from them. “Did you get that letter from Reiku?” My mother asked. “Yeah I read it. I was gonna eat something first then write him back.” I replied, digging through the fridge looking for anything that I thought was edible. After contemplating on what I could eat, I decided to just eat some hay cereal. I grabbed the biggest bowl I could, for I had quite the appetite. And then comes the milk, courtesy of Sweet Apple Acres. A few seconds after taking a few large mouthfuls of the hay cereal, the doorbell rang. “Huh, who could that be at this hour?” My father said. “I have no idea” I shouted through a mouthful of cereal. “Scion, table manners.” My mother scolded me. “I’m an adult!” I joked, pounding on the table. My mother couldn’t help but laugh. My dad answered the door, but couldn’t make out through the muffled voiced of who it could be. He turned and came into the kitchen. “Hey Scion, a filly by the name of Twilight Sparkle is here to see you.” “Really?” I reply, walking to the door. “Hey Scion!” Twilight said with a smile on her face. “Uh hey. Um how’d you know where I lived?” I asked “Oh I asked Pinkie Pie. Knowing her, she pretty much knows everypony in Ponyville and their address.” “Ah.” I replied. Her voice lowered to a softer, sorrowful tone, “Look, I wanted to say I’m sorry for what happened yesterday. You seemed pretty upset about it. And when I was going to go after you, Rarity had me help her with Fluttershy and she said… something.” “Said what?” I asked, closing the front door behind me. Twilight bit her lip, which looked like she wasn’t sure whether or not she should tell what was on her mind. “Well, after you left, we asked her why she was so shy around you because she hasn’t been that shy around stallions ever.” “And then what?” I interrupted, dying to know what she said. “She said when she first saw you, she was just lost. She knew that she was in love when she first saw you. Whenever she thought of you or saw you, she felt like butterflies were flying around in her stomach. And when Fluttershy really likes somepony, she is extremely shy. And she also really wants to talk to you, but one, she’s extremely shy, and two, she’s not sure if you have same thoughts and feelings for her. She’s been down that road before, having her heart broken by some stallion like last time. Applejack and Rainbow Dash sure did teach him a lesson. Heh, he couldn’t walk a straight line for weeks. Ouch.” “Aww.” Was all I could say after hearing that. So she does have feelings for me! I was excited. “You know what Twilight? I had the same exact feelings and thoughts as she did.” “You did really?” Twilight’s eyes beamed “Yeah. I just feel really embarrassed after yesterday.” “Well I wouldn’t let that worry you. She said she thought it was cute when you got all flustered. And quite frankly, Rarity and I agreed with her. You two really are perfect for each other.” This made me smile. There was just one thing, “I want to be able to hear her say all this. I want to be sure it’s all real.” “How are we going to do that?” Twilight asked. I slumped onto my haunches. “I don’t know.” I replied lowering my head. Twilight looked as if she thought really hard. “Aha! I got an idea!” “You do? Well lay it on me. What’s your plan?” I asked. Twilight walked closer and whispered her well thought of idea in my ear. After a few minutes, I agreed. “Well come on!” She said. “She’ll be off her break soon.” “Alright let’s go, wait one sec.” I turned and opened the door, “Mommy! I’m going out I’ll be back whenever!” I could hear both my mother and Twilight giggling. “Okay son just don’t get beat up by the school bullies!” My father replied, playing along. “Yes daddy dearest!” I closed the door and turned around to Twilight, who was still giggling. With a look of determination, I said, “Let’s do this.”