//------------------------------// // Beginning of Something New // Story: Young Love // by Gleaming //------------------------------// Young Love: Beginning of Something New [/hr] Since the first day they met, Sweetie Belle and Button Mash tried to find ways on expressing their feelings toward each other. They used many methods to get a reaction out: shared a milkshake together, gave each other gifts on Hearts and Hooves Day, and the occasional first date. Sadly, nothing seemed to click. All they need is a little nudge, they don't need to use a love potion for this one. Sweetie Belle watched the sun rise from her bedroom window, rubbing her eyes to avoid the sun's glare from blinding her sight. On a day like this, I hope that Button Mash has something special planned today. She thought to herself, got out of the bed, and walked down the stairs when she departed from the Carousel Boutique. She walked along the dirt road near Sweet Apple Acres, and headed towards the clubhouse. The energetic unicorn raced up the retractable stairs of the wooden house and knocked on the door, where a note was attached to the front door. Dear Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo and I are going to Sugarcube Corner, to concoct a plan for both you and Button Mash. Meet us at Sugarcube Corner, so that we can discuss this together. Keep this as a secret from Button Mash. Sincerely, Your fellow Cutie Mark Crusaders, Scootaloo and Apple Bloom Sweetie Belle read the instructions on the letter, and immediately went on a beeline for Sugarcube Corner. [/hr] The scenery of Sugarcube Corner made many ponies' mouths water at the sight of it, like a miniature waterfall of a sweet desire. Sweetie Belle walked through the door and bounced towards Apple Bloom and Scootaloo. Three of them sat down at one of the tables and greeted each other with a hug. ''So, what's the plan guys?'' Sweetie Belle inquired, she furrowed her brow after the question came up. Apple Bloom stopped sipping her strawberry milkshake before replying. The hardworking filly rolled out a map along with a designated plan written on the map. ''The plan is for us to bring you and Button Mash together, in a different setting than the two of you are usually accustomed to.'' The map had two symbols on each end of the map: a heart and a gaming controller. The gaming controller represented Button Mash's dedication to his hobby and the heart represented Sweetie Belle's passion for him, sappy but true. ''Accustomed to, whatever do you mean by that?'' Sweetie Belle inquired again, she pointed at the two symbols. ''I mean, instead of the usual romantic things that all ponies do together or on a day-to-day basis, we're going to keep you two in a more... adaptable adjustment to your methods.'' Apple Bloom explained in a more in-depth explanation. ''It's a fool-proof plan, nothing can go wrong this time! To ensure that nothing goes wrong this time in our attempt with romance, we have excluded the use of love potions. So that we don't recreate what we did the last time.'' Scootaloo giggled, trying not to recall the 'last time.' All three of them prevented nausea from coming out of their mouths, by closing their mouths with their hooves. ''Let us never speak of that again.'' Sweetie Belle said, her body shuddered from the memories of the love potion. ''Agreed.'' Apple Bloom replied, she continued to sip on her milkshake. ''Ditto to that!'' Scootaloo asserted, she agreed with her fellow Crusaders. ''Anyway, we're going to have you and Button Mash take a peaceful walk through the park at nighttime. Setting the mood in a right way always works for many couples, so we're going to do that. But first, we have to initiate the first step, hopefully I have the steps right here with me.'' Apple Bloom searched through her saddlebag vigorously and found a piece of paper, with a sharpened pencil. She placed the paper down on the table and held the pencil with her teeth, writing down the three steps on the paper. Step 1: Set up the steps for the date. Step 2: Arrange the date. Step 3: Take out all things that can go wrong. Step 4: Profit??? Sweetie Belle speculated what the fourth step meant, she has to think about that later. ''Apple Bloom, why does the fourth step say 'profit'?'' ''Oh that, Scootaloo added that last minute because she wants to get payed after this plan succeeds. Like she said before, it is fool-proof so what can possibly go wrong?'' Apple Bloom concluded, turning her attention over to Scootaloo. The brash, young filly imagined the image of buying a Wonderbolt poster if she was payed in bits, after this convoluted plan is a complete success. ''What are you staring at?'' she snapped back to reality, while Apple Bloom gave her a witty look. ''Nothing, and if this plan doesn't work, I always have a Plan B.'' Scootaloo laughed as she brought a pink bow from her saddlebag. ''You took one of my pink bows from my closet?'' Apple Bloom asked with a puzzled look on her face. ''I borrowed it, just in case if this whole plan doesn't work out.'' Scootaloo inserted the pink bow back in her saddlebag. ''Now that we have the plan ready, how are we going to get Button Mash to join me in the park?'' Sweetie Belle wondered, thinking about a way to get him to come. ''Leave that to us, you don't have to worry about a thing. Though, Scootaloo is not the best when it comes to planning, we can handle this easily.'' Apple Bloom puffed out her chest confidently. ''What could possibly go wrong?'' Scootaloo put her arms around both of the fillies. Out of all the plans that the Cutie Mark Crusaders have made, ended in failure or they gave up. They have been with each other since the day they met for a common goal, once again it is for the sake of romance. Going by any means necessary to bring these two together. ''You guys are right, I'm going to go home now. See you guys tomorrow!'' Sweetie Belle waved at her friends, scampering out of Sugarcube Corner and headed home. ''See you tomorrow, Sweetie Belle!'' the two remaining fillies waved and shouted in unison. ''Scootaloo, we need to talk about you sneaking into my room and taking my bows.'' ''I know, Apple Bloom. I borrowed it to make myself look pretty.'' Scootaloo shrugged her shoulders nonchalantly. ''I'll never understand you, Scootaloo.'' Apple Bloom tried to stifle her laugh, she coughed to regain her composure. Both fillies walked up to the counter and left their respective bits to pay for the three milkshakes, then they left the dessert-populated establishment to go to their homes.