//------------------------------// // Jealousy // Story: One Night in the Everfree Forest // by Fluttercordfan //------------------------------// Discord stayed where he was not daring to move even an inch. He was in one precarious position and was at a loss as to how to get out of it. Then again maybe he didn't want to. A flowery scent floated up to his nose and he couldn't help but breathe it in. Relaxing he decided to just let it be and took a look down at the source of the smell. Fluttershy had her hooves wrapped securely around his middle with her face pressed up against his fur. At first he had attempted to gently push her away, but she was locked on tight. While unexpected, there were far worse than being snuggled by an adorable young mare. Besides she was quite ravishing with her mane all mussed and her silky fur pressed up against him. Fluttershy slowly awoke to a most peculiar, but tantalizing smell. It seemed to be infused with the downy soft pillow she was currently hugging to herself. Strange she didn't remember ever having a pillow this soft. Even stranger was that the pillow seemed to be moving in slow rythmic motions almost like breathing. The startled mare snapped her eyes open only to be met with a pair of golden eyes. "Goodmorning Flutters. Did you sleep well." Oh. My. Celestia. She didn't, she couldn't have, but oh she did. She had slept with Discord and not only that. She had had cuddled him in her sleep! Discord gave her a quizzical look as her entire body turned a slight shade of pink. "Hey are you ok Flutters? You're starting to look a bit like Pinkie Pie." While this was amusing to him he much prefered her normal buttermilk coloring. "Oh oh yes. I'm sorry it must just be the heat getting to me." She quickly glanced away as she was met with a hard stare from Discord. Discord noted that it was actually pretty chilly out, but decided to just let this one slide. "Well ok Flutters, but we should really be going. We want to make it to the center of the forest before sundown." With a snap of his fingers their bedding was magically teleported away. No matter how many times she saw it this still surprised Fluttershy. She always wondered where everything went when he poofed it away. It also saddened her a bit to see that beautiful quilt go. "Um Discord." She hesitantly began. Pausing a moment he asked "Yes Flutters?" She suddenly became very shy. Absentmindedly rubbing her hooves together. "Do you think that maybe. Maybe I could keep the quilt." He was a bit taken aback at this statment, but he quickly hid his reaction. Plastering a smile on his face he said "Why of course my dear. I knew you would become a fan of my work. It is fantastic if I do say so myself. Fluttershy giggled a little at the Draconequus' actions. He was always a bit of a drama dragon. "Here you go and I also whipped up a saddle bag for you to carry it when you get to warm." Fluttershy was a bit surprised, but also greatly flattered at the effort he had put into everything for her. She felt she should do something t repay him, but what? Discord made to move away, but before he got a chance he was caught. Fluttershy jumped up and gave him a quick peck on his cheek. This caused Discord to get a little warm himself. "Thank you." Whispered a smiling Fluttershy. In an attempt to hide his embarassment Discord rushed on ahead. "Yes well we really must be going and I see what you mean. It does seem to be getting a big hot out here." A fan appeared next to him at that point and began to wave violently. Fluttershy just happily trotted along after her dear friend Discord. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "So why exactly are we heading to the middle of the forest anyway?" asked Fluttershy. With a knowing grin Discord responded. "Why to see Vivi of course." Fluttershy came to a sudden hault. Almost knocking off the fox that had been riding on her back. 'Vivi? who was Vivi?' Thought the startled mare. "Um Discord who is Vivi?" she asked trying to keep the slight fear out of her voice. She wasn't completely successful however as Discord notice the slight tremor to her voice. "Why the spirit of the forest silly. She controls everything here and is bound to be the source of the problem. Though why I have no clue." Discord scratched his head in wonder. "Oh I see. So have you known her long?" Discord gave her a questioning look. "Well I've seen her from time to time, but I wouldn't really say were close. Why do you ask?" Fluttershy flinched at being called out on her strange questions. "No no reason I was just curious is all." Discord stopped to get a better look at her and noticed the slight blush forming. "Why Fluttershy you aren't jealous are you?" "What no no of course not!" She vehemently shook her head. "You are arent' you! Oh you are so adorable Fluttershy, but no need to worry I'm not exactly friends with her. Besides you have me all to yourself here in the forest. Anything you would like to tell me." The mare just shook her head mortified at being found out. 'Hmm' thought Discord. He had only been teasing, but the idea that Fluttershy could be jealous over him was strange. Also it gave him a strange feeling in the pit of his stomach almost like he swallowed a bunch of butterflies. Which he had done once. It also intrigued him to think the beautiful mare could have feelings for him. He quickly snuck a look at said mare. She was still blushing slightly, but otherwise following along quietly. 'No way. It was probably just curiousity like she said. Fluttershy was always a bit sensitive so the blush could have been from his teasing, and yet. The possibility almost made him hope.' With that last thought Discord shook it off and got back to the task at hand. As they were walking along silently they suddenly heard a strange cooing coming from somewhere to the left. "What was that?" Fluttershy stopped and looked everywhere for the source of the noise. "Its probably just some bird or another animal. We are in a forest." Supplied Discord. "Rrright, of course." Suddenly the fox that had only moments ago been sleeping soundly jumped up and twitched its ears wildly. Almost as if it was listening. Then without warning he jumped off of the mares back and ran off into the woods. "What no fox come back!" Shouted Fluttershy, frightened for the little animal. She made to run off after him, but was stopped by a clawed hand on her shoulder. "Stop I don't want you running off into the forest alone. There are dangerous creatures everywhere." Said Discord calmly. "But my fox he could be hurt." Fluttershy vainly tried to get away, but couldn't. "That fox lived here so I'm sure it will be fine. Besides it is probably just going back to its family." He explained. "Your probably right. I'm sorry I overreacted." "Its alright and don't worry well get to the bottom of this in no time." With that he let go and began making his way into the forest once again. "I sure hope your right." After taking one last look into the dark depths Fluttershy sighed and carried on.