//------------------------------// // Chapter I // Story: Love's Complicated // by EllyCoo //------------------------------// Cotton Candy and Prism were sitting on a tree. The stallion was almost sleeping and Candy was just passive, laying on her boyfriend's back. The only noise was coming from the foals playing next to them, causing Prism to stay awake. Finally, the blue earth mare broke the silence: "I really think we should tell them, though." "Why?", groaned Prism. "It's not... *yawn* important..." "What if they find us... doing couple stuff? They'll be totally hurt we didn't tell them earlier." "There's something very useful called lying. Harmless lying." "I really wanna tell them though...", she whimpered. "Just let them find out by themselves!", yawned Prism once again. "Nah, I can't hold my excitement. I'm going home tell my family I'm dating the awesome Prism Bolt!" She giggled at Prism's blush and embarrassed groan and jumped down the tree. Prism Bolt flew down next to her and held her in his arms. "You'll really break your legs if you keep jumping down trees like that." "Being overprotective already?", she nuzzled him. "That's silly." She trotted the Pie family way back to Sugarcube Corner, followed by her new boyfriend Prism Bolt. The stallion couldn't help but look at her pomfy, cute little plot. And it would be all his, soon... very soon... He smacked his face with a wing. What was he thinking? Finally, the couple arrived at the cake-like bakery. "Hallo everypony!", shouted Cotton when she opened the door. "Hi, Cotton.", said Sugar Rush. "Hi, Candy.", added Cloudy Skies. "We have something to tell you all", smiled Cotton sitting down the table with Prism Bolt. "Are you pregnant? With him?", asked her father, a concerned look on his face. "Yay! I'm a grandma!", squealed Pinkie Pie, jumping around. "Um... no...", mumbled Prism in embarrassment. "We just dated... like... A few minutes ago." "Yeah. We're... dating." Awkward silence again. Sugar and Cloudy burst out laughing. Pokey Pierce glared at them to shut them up and then looked at Prism and Candy. He couldn't help but picture them older with... a pregnant Candy. He shook off this thought and forced a smile, while Pinkie kept on squealing, down on the floor. Mrs Cupcake stroked Cotton's mane. "Congrats to you too!", she cheered. "Congratulations, Candy.", sniffed her father. "I'm... I'm proud of you." "Yes, I was sure you were gonna find someone!", exclaimed Mr. Cake. "My son Pound Cake had his eyes on you. I kept telling him you were too young for him, but he wouldn't listen! At least the problem's solved now." Everypony looked at the kind of old stallion weirdly. He took a step back and chuckled. "I'll just... go... Serve the... customers." He slammed the door behind him. Prism groaned. He'll have to keep his precious girlfriend away from that weirdo. He was already jealous Pound was an amazing flier, and now he had his eyes on Candy? Please. "We still got my parents to tell", said the dark blue pegasus. "Yeah, seeya later, family!", squeed Cotton. Her family waved bye bye to the couple who walked now out the bakery-house. Prism carried Candy on his back all the way to Cloudsdale. Candy looked at Prism with a worried expression: "Am I too heavy? Will you be okay? Will WE be okay?" "Oh come on, 'Dy, you're SUPER light!", he chuckled, kissing her nose ― and almost hitting a house. "Eep", whimpered Candy. Finally, they landed on a cloud. Not a very smooth landing, but at least they landed alive. Mostly alive. Prism Bolt opened the door and let Candy come off his back. She stood now on the floor, still a bit scared she might fall. Rainbow Dash walked in: "Hi, Prism, hi Candy. Soarin's cooking right now. What brought you here, Candy?" "We got something to say. But we need dad to be here", explained Prism. "And maybe Icy too." The little colt burst in through the door. "Hi, Candy!", he said, landing on her back. "You look wonderful today!" "Um, thank you? I didn't change anything.", she smiled. "You'd look even better if we moved away my stinky brother!", he said, and pushed Prism. "Hey! Stop pushing me away from Candy! She's MY girlfriend!" ..................................................................................................... "Awk-ward~...", smiled Candy, embarrassed. "Hey, no fair! You said you'd let me date one of the Pierces!", groaned Icy. "You can always date my sister, Icy.", giggled Candy. "... Soarin', come over here, your son's got something to show you.", called out Rainbow Dash. The greyish blue Pegasus came in and saw Prism pushing his brother off his girlfriend's back, which he huggled tightly. He immediately knew what was going on and smiled. "I knew you could move on one day or another!", he said, his voice trembling. "C'mere and hug me, son." "... Dad, you're weird.", laughed Icy at his father's moved expression. Rainbow Dash started tearing up too and hugged her husband, who hugged her back and they both laughed and cheered. Prism Bolt face-hoofed as Candy looked at the scene, amused. Icy was now laughing on the floor at the sight of his two pathetic parents. Prism turned Candy around so she couldn't see the monstrous scene. "Let's just go now." "Your parents are awesome", smiled Candy. "Right... Let's go before we drown in their tears." "Oh, and Icy! If you want to date a Pierce, take Sugar Rush or Cloudy, you can choose", she winked. "I'll think about it!", grinned the small colt. "At least your girlfriend is cool", he said to his brother. Prism rolled his eyes and took out his girlfriend, closing the door on his stupid little brother's face.