Princess Twilight Sparkle loved her new Palace of Friendship in Ponyville. The palace had everything a pony could ever need, a master bedroom with a sumptuous en suite bathroom, a guest room, a modern kitchen with magical appliances, a dinning room, a library, the throne room for her and her friends, and a room specifically for the study of magic.
Twilight was in the magical study room with her close friend and servant Spike the dragon. Twilight was standing in front of a glowing piece of crystal as large as her. Twilight had her eyes closed. She was enacting softly. The crystal glowed brightly and became as clear as air.
Twilight opened her eyes. She saw her reflection in the crystal. It was not a true reflection for the mirror was no ordinary object. The crystal had been imbued with complex and powerful enchantments. The reflection showed a purple male alicorn, a stallion prince that was handsome and strong in appearance. His face looked somewhat similar to that of Shining Armour, the elder brother of Princess Twilight Sparkle, and his horn and wings were impressive to behold.
“Wow! Princess Celestia would ask you to marry her if you looked like that.” Spike said.
“I wouldn’t know about that. Princess Celestia has always been very private about that sort of thing. I think I’d look great as a stallion. That is for certain, but I’m still happy being a mare.” Twilight said.
Spike stepped in front of the mirror. His reflection looked the same as it always did. “Does this thing only work on ponies?” Spike asked.
“It should work on anything living, but I think you’d look the same if you were a girl. Dragons don’t look that different depending on their sex.” Twilight said.
“I’m not sure how I feel about that. Does this mean I look like a girl?” Spike said.
“It means you look like a dragon.” Twilight said.
“This is fun and all, but why have you built this thing. Is important to know what mares would look like if they were born stallions?” Spike asked.
“I wouldn’t say it was important. That’s why only one of these was ever made before. One was made by Crystallion the mage. Crystallion was the teacher of King Sombre before King Sombra betrayed him. The Journal of Crystallion was recently uncovered. I’ve been studying it for Princess Cadence. Crystallion built a mirror like this shortly before he was betrayed. Many of the actions taken by Crystallion and Sombra during that time period aren’t understood. I built this mirror to try and gain some insight into them.” Twilight said.
“Have you learned anything?” Spike asked.
“Building this mirror has increased my understanding of the magic of change and crystal forging, but I still only have theories on why Crystallion and King Sombra did the things they did. Now we have the mirror, let’s have a little fun. There’s a certain stallion whose voice I’ve heard but never laid eyes on. Now, we have the chance to see him. I’ll see you again soon, spike.” Twilight said. She teleported away.
“I guess I’ll just clean up around here.” Spike said
Princess Twilight Sparkle materialized in the air just outside of Fluttershy’s property. Twilight landed on the ground gracefully. She trotted to Fluttershy’s tree house front door. She knocked.
Fluttershy opened the door. “Good afternoon, Twilight, please come inside.” Fluttershy said.
Twilight walked in the house. The home smelled of wood and animals, but in a good way. Twilight liked Fluttershy’s home. She thought the place’s warm and comforting decor reflected her dear friend’s personality perfectly.
Rarity and her pet cat, Opal Essence, were sitting in the living room. “Good afternoon, Twilight.” Rarity said.
“Meow.”, said Opal Essence.
“Good Afternoon, Rarity.” Twilight said to the elegant unicorn.
“Rarity, Opal Essence, and I were just having a little chat, but I believe we are finished now. May I offer you anything to drink, a snack perhaps?” Fluttershy said.
“No thank you, Fluttershy. I was wondering if you had any free time for the next hour or so. I have something to show you. You are welcome to come with us as well.” Twilight said.
“What is it you have to show us, Darling?” Rarity asked.
“It’s a surprise.” Twilight said.
“Oh, a surprise from Princess Twilight, it sounds spectacular. I most certainly will accompany you.” Rarity said. She looked at her cat. “Would you like to come too, my sweet?”
“Meorw.” The cat said looking away.
“You’d like me to drop you off on the way home.” Rarity said in a disappointed voice.
The cat perked up. “Meow.” Opal Essence said with enthusiasm.
“It is your nap time, I suppose.” Rarity said. “I’m ready to leave when everyone else is.”
“Angel!” Fluttershy called out.
A cute white rabbit hopped into the living room. Angel was Fluttershy’s number one pet. He was remarkably intelligent for a rodent.
“I’m going to be gone for about an hour. You’re in charge while I’m away.” Fluttershy said.
The rabbit nodded, and Fluttershy smiled.
The three friends walked to the new palace. Fortunately, Rarity’s house was on the way. Opal Essence immediately walked to her cushion and began sleeping as soon as Rarity let her in the house.
“I see what the mean when they call them cat naps. Sleeping seems like serious business to Opal Essence.” Twilight said.
“She sleeps for eighteen hours a day, but she wakes me up at all hours of the night if she’s feeling lonely.” Rarity said.
“That is perfectly normal cat behaviour.” Fluttershy said.
“That may be, but I need my beauty sleep. A refined cat like Opal Essence should appreciate this.” Rarity said.
“We can talk about this at your pet and petter therapy session next week.” Fluttershy said.
“Perhaps I can schedule a session, Fluttershy. Owlalishus keeps leaving his owl pellets indoors. I try to explain why he shouldn’t do that, but the message just won’t get through.” Twilight said.
“I have some time free tomorrow evening after dinner. How about you bring him by then?” Fluttershy said.
“You don’t have any time earlier in the day?” Rarity asked.
“I do, but that would be no good for them. Owls are nocturnal, and it would be unfair to keep Owlishus up during his sleeping hours.” Fluttershy said.
“You’re such a considerate pony, Darling. Imagine what a peaceful world we’d live in if everypony was as patient and understanding as you.” Rarity said.
“I think things are nice the way they are. I like how everyone is different. Rainbow Dash wouldn’t be nearly as exciting if she wasn’t as vivacious as she is now.” Fluttershy said.
“Or Pinkie Pie for that matter.” Twilight said.
“I wouldn’t mind if Pinkie Pie toned it down just a little, actually.” Fluttershy said.
The three ponies laughed. They all loved Pinkie Pie as a friend, but they all found her to be just a tad overwhelming at times. Pinkie Pie was capable of unhealthy levels of hyperactivity due to her sugar addiction.
Spike was very happy to see Rarity when the three ponies arrived at the palace. The little purple dragon had fallen for the stylish white unicorn the moment he saw her. “Good to see you, Fluttershy, Rarity. Welcome back to the palace. Can I get you anything?” Spike said.
“We just had tea at Fluttershy’s house, so we are quite fine. Thank you, my dear.” Rarity said.
“No problem, Rarity.” Spike said.
“Is the magic room ready?” Twilight said.
“Yes, it’s all cleaned up. Shall I lead the way?” Spike said.
“Please.” Twilight said.
“Oh, this is going to be a magical surprise. I hope it’s safe.” Fluttershy said.
“You’ll see.” Twilight said.
When the group arrived at the magic room, they saw a lump with a sheet over it. Spike a placed a white table cloth over the mirror.
Twilight was pleased. She enjoyed dramatic effect, and once again Spike had anticipated her needs. Twilight stood beside the mirror. “Fluttershy, Rarity, presenting the Switching Mirror of Crystallion Replica.” She said. She grabbed the cloth with her teeth and pull it off the mirror. She didn’t use her magic on the cloth lest she affect the mirror in some fashion. The spells she had placed on the crystal were remarkably sensitive to magic.
Twilight walked in front of the Mirror.
“Who’s that dashing prince of a stallion? He looks very regal.” Rarity said.
“He looks like he’s related to you, Twilight Sparkle.” Fluttershy said.
“He is after a fashion. He’s me if I were a stallion. This mirror shows you what you would look like if you were the opposite sex. Rarity, you give it a go.” Twilight said.
Twilight and Rarity switched places.
Rarity smiled. “Oh, I look so bold. My horn is so prominent, and my mane is so wild. I think if I were this Stallion, I would be chasing after you, Princess Twilight Sparkle.” Rarity said.
“You would make a very valiant prince.” Twilight said. She knew her friend was a sucker for praise, and Rarity was fishing for compliments rather than making a pass at her.
“You look like the type of stallion who would chase after all the mares.” Fluttershy said.
“Oh, you think so.” Rarity said. She wasn’t sure how to interrupt this comment. Was gentle Fluttershy insulting her?
“I think Rarity is perfect the way she is. We don’t need that guy.” Spike said.
“Thank you, Spike.” Rarity said.
“It’s Fluttershy’s turn. Now, we can see what Flutterguy looks like.” Twilight said.
Fluttershy stepped in front of the Mirror.
Rarity and Twilight Sparkles jaws fell open. Fluttershy’s reflection was unbelievable handsome.
Flutterguy was almost as big as Big Mac. He had toned and well defined muscles, a proud and perfectly proportioned face. His wings were large and powerful. His hair was the same colour as Fluttershy’s, but his mane was slightly darker.
“Turn to the side. I want to see if your cutie mark is the same” Rarity said.
Fluttershy did as she was asked. Her cutie mark was the same in the reflection.
“Let’s get a better look at those gorgeous wings. Could you extend them?” Rarity asked.
Fluttershy blushed. She opened her wings. The tip of her left wing brushed the mirror. In the blink of an eye Fluttershy transformed into Flutterguy. The crystal became black as obsidian.
Rarity and Twilight Sparkle breathed in suddenly.
“What happened? I felt a little tingle.” Flutterguy said in his deep voice.
“You’ve transformed into a stallion.” Rarity said.
“Oh no! Twilight Sparkle, do something.” Flutterguy said.
“I thought I’d disabled that feature of the crystal. The magic in your flying feather must have activated the spell. I’m sorry Fluttershy. I should have tested the Crystal more, but not to worry. The transformation should only last twenty four hours.” Twilight said.
“Are you sure?” Flutterguy asked.
“Yes, I’m certain. You will be back to your old self in a day’s time.” Twilight said.
“Well, that’s alright then. It’s not like I’m in any pain, or there’s any reason I can’t be a Stallion for just one day. I only hope the animals accept me for me in this body. I think I’ll be spending the next day at home.” Flutterguy said.
“You can’t do that.” Rarity said horrified. “Fluttershy, you are the most handsome stallion I have ever seen. I must make you something to wear that enhances your stunning looks. It is the challenge every designer dreams of tackling, and after I have dressed you, you could show of your new look by being my escort for a night on the town. We could go to Le Truffle Magnific. My treat.” Rarity said.
Flutterguy blushed. Rarity had asked her out on a date although she’d been coy about it. There was nothing wrong with having the odd date with a friend. Fluterguy thought. “That does sound like fun, but we’ll split the restaurant tab, and I’ll pay for the cost of materials for any outfit you make me.” He said.
Rarity did a little dance at her good luck. “This will be the most fun day ever, I promise.” Rarity said. Then she muttered under breathe, “And this will be the most fun night for us too. I think we’ll be having a very adult sleep over.”
“I beg your pardon, but I did not catch that last bit.” Flutterguy said.
“Oh, it was nothing important.” Rarity said. She muttered again. “I’ll bring it up after I’ve got a little wine in the two of us.”
Spike frown deeply. Dragons have excellent hearing. He thumped the crystal. “Give Fluttershy back right now.” He said.
The Crystal fractured then shattered. “Oops.” Spike said.
“Oh no! This is bad.” Twilight Sparkle said.
“Why? What will happen now?” Flutterguy asked.
“If I can’t fix this Crystal within the next day, you will be stuck as Flutterguy forever.” Twilight said.
“Ahhh!” Flutterguy’s deep voice boomed.
Rarity remained unmoved. New possibilities were opening in her mind. “Would our children be Pegasi or unicorns?” She thought.
“Oh, Fluttershy, I’m so sorry.” Spike said.
“Don’t blame yourself, Spike. I was the one who made the mirror incorrectly. I was the one who experimented recklessly on my friends.” Twilight said.
“What are we going to do?” Flutterguy said.
“I will get to work fixing this mirror. I’m not sure if there is anything you can do?” Twilight said.
“Didn’t you say there was another mirror? Maybe she can go use that one to change back?” Spike said.
“Of course, the mirror Crystallion made. Spike, you are brilliant.” Twilight said. She ran out of the room and came back carrying a map. Crystallion’s old fortress is marked on this map. It is in the far reaches of the Crystal Empire. It will be tough flying to make it there. You can’t go alone.” Twilight said. Her horn glowed. She and Flutterguy vanished from the room with a flash of purple light.
Rarity looked at the pile of black shards that had been the mirror. Her horn began to glow with white light. She started muttering spells.
“What are you doing?” Spike asked.
“The magic of gems is something of a specialty of mine. Just look at my cutie mark. I may not be able to repair this mirror completely, but I can at least help Twilight Sparkle get a start on the job.” Rarity said.
“But I thought you liked Flutterguy.” Spike said.
“I do, but I only want to be with Flutterguy if Flutterguy is happy being who he is. Afterall, Fluttershy is a dear friend, and I don’t want to see her suffer no matter how handsome a stallion she makes.” Rarity said.
Twilight Sparkle and Flutterguy materialized in the sky above Ponyville. The two landed on a convenient cloud nearby.
Rainbow Dash arrived from the east. “Gonna have to ask the two of you to move of that cloud. It’s a stray. We need it to water the northern fields.” The blue rainbow mained athletic Pegasus pony mare that was Rainbow Dash said.
“Rainbow Dash, just the pony I was looking for. I need you to take Fluttershy on a journey to the farthest reaches of the Crystal Empire. There’s no time to waste.” Twilight Sparkle said.
Rainbow Dash looked at Flutterguy. She sat next to him on the cloud. “Hi, I’m Rainbow Dash. What’s your name?” She said.
Flutterguy began to cry. “You’ve known me your entire life.” Flutterguy said.
“Fluttershy!” Rainbow Dash said. “What have you done, Twilight Sparkle?”
“It was an accident. I can fix it, but I might not be able to do it in time. We need a plan B. I need you to take Fluttershy to the location on this map.” Twilight said.
“You can count on me.” Rainbow dash said. “But I’ll need you to smooth things over with my supervisor, Princess Twilight Sparkle.”
Princess Twilight Sparkle nodded. She didn’t believe she was better than other ponies, but sometimes she needed to pull rank for the greater good.
“Explain to Angel where I’ve been, and make sure my animals are taken care of.” Flutterguy said.
“I’ll have Spike do that. I’m going now.” Twilight said. She flew back to the palace of friendship. She wanted to preserve her magical power for repairing the mirror.
Rainbow Dash and Flutterguy didn’t watch her for long. Rainbow dash looked at the map. A place she’d never been before was marked as their destination, but she had flown over most of the route. There was tough flying ahead. Rainbow dash looked at Flutterguy. He looked both strong and handsome. His looks wouldn’t matter a bit to the wind, but he’d need all of his strength to make the journey in good time.
“This journey won’t be easy, or quick. We’ll need supplies. I have saddle bags at home. Let’s get ’em and get going. I keep ‘em stocked in case of an adventure emergency. I learned it from Daring Do.” Rainbow Dash said.
“Thank you for this, Rainbow Dash?” Flutterguy said.
“Think nothing of it. I’d do anything for you, Fluttershy.” Rainbow Dash said.
“Let’s not waste any time.” Flutterguy said. He flew ahead of Rainbow Dash. He didn’t want her to see his blushing face. Rainbow Dash had never expressed such powerful sentiment directly at Fluttershy before although Fluttershy was without a doubt Rainbow Dash’s closest friend. They had grown up in the sky city of Cloudsdale together.
Rainbow Dash caught up to Flutterguy. “You can really fly, Fluttershy. Those wings aren’t just for show.”
“I could fly when I was a mare.” Flutterguy said.
“Yeah, but not like now. I’m pushing myself to keep up with you, and you look like your barely making an effort. Race you to my place.” Rainbow Dash said. She shot ahead like a rocket. A rainbow trailed behind her as she flew.
Flutterguy flew after Rainbow Dash. He had no desire to win, but he wanted to give his old friend a good race. She knew how much pleasure Rainbow Dash took from competition.
The pair streaked across the skies of Ponyville. They passed over Sweet Apple Acres orchards. Applejack, a hard working earth-pony mare, watched them as they passed. “There’s Rainbow Dash slacking off of work again. Consarnit, I wish I had a government job. Full medical, full dental, three weeks paid vacation, and it seems impossible to get fired. I would have sacked Rainbow Dash ages ago if I was her supervisor, friend or no.
Still, she is awesome when she flies, and she’s really booking it today. I’m certain that stud up there is a relation of Fluttershy’s. He’s really something too. I hope someone brings him round here for a visit. I wonder if he likes earth-ponies. I’d be worried about Rainbow Dash, but I’m fairly certain she’s a mare’s mare. Ain’t never even seen her look at a stallion that wasn’t a Wonderbolt, and Rainbow Dash looks at Spitfire most of all out of that lot, and she’s a mare.” All this she said to her older brother, a bulky red stallion known by all as Big Mac, who had joined her in watching the Pegasus ponies.
He replied. “Ah, yep.”
“You won’t share my thoughts on Rainbow Dash’s orientation will you?” Applejack said seriously.
“Ah, nope.” Big Mac said. Looking his younger sister in the eye. Big Mac was no fan of gossip. He was in a relationship with the local school teacher Cheery Lee, but the two of them were keeping the relationship secret. It had been started as the result of love potion given to them by his well-meaning youngest sister Apple Bloom and her friends. Both he and Cheery-Lee wanted to see if their feelings were real, and not a lingering effect of the magic that had almost resulted in the two of them marrying.
Rainbow Dash won the race to her cloud house by a nose. “Wow.” She said. “I think you let me win.”
“We need to conserve our strength. We have a long journey ahead of us.” Flutterguy said.
“Right, I’ll go get the packs.” Rainbow Dash said.
After checking the supplies and looking at the map, Rainbow Dash and Flutterguy were on their way.
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I can guarantee good flying weather until we cross the border into the Crystal Empire. Our route will bypass the showers in the northern fields. We probably won’t be able to fly all night. We’ll be passing over the White Quartz Mountains. The winds up there can get up to hurricane force often, and it’s not safe to fly in those conditions in darkness.” Rainbow Dash said.
“I will follow your lead.” Flutterguy said. Twilight Sparkle was wise to have her guide me. She thought. Flutterguy spoke a thought out loud. “I wonder how Twilight and Rarity are getting on. I hope Spike doesn’t have any trouble with the animals.”
Twilight Sparkle was shocked when she returned to the Palace of Friendship to find Rarity working on the mirror. “What do you think you’re doing?” Twilight said.
“I am helping you fix your mirror. I have repaired a few in my day.” Rarity said.
“You could have made it worse.” Twilight said. “This is no ordinary mirror. It is a delicate artefact.”
“I am aware of this. You are not the only one with any brains around here, and you are not the only one who knows a thing or two about magic. I graduated the top of my class from Ponyville magic school in my year.” Rarity said.
“That’s all well and good, but this is magic on a whole different level.” Twilight said.
“I know that, Princess Twilight Sparkle. I can barely begin to comprehend the spells that are bound up with in the stones crystal matrixes, but that doesn’t matter. All the spells are intact and undamaged as far as I can tell. It’s only the stone itself that is broken, and fixing pretty rocks; that’s what I’m good at, Darling. Do you think every gem I pull out of the ground comes out perfect?”
Twilight probed the reforming dark crystal with her magic. Everything Rarity said was true. “You’re right, Rarity. I’m sorry I underestimated you.” She said.
“Apology accepted. You should join me. It will take the two of us working together to finish this.” Rarity said.
“In a moment.” Twilight said.
Spike entered the room. He was carrying a tray of snacks and drinks. Once again, he had anticipated the needs of Twilight Sparkle.
As soon as Spike placed the tray down, Twilight spoke to him. “Spike, I have a couple of mission for you. First, I will need you to take a note to the office of Rainbow Dash’s supervisor. He works in the city administration building in town. The note explains why Rainbow Dash needed to abandon her duties as a weather duty and go on an important mission for me. Second, I need you to go to Fluttershy’s treehouse. Explain to the animals why Fluttershy won’t be back for at least a day, and see they are taken care of well. I’m counting on you, Spike. I won’t be able to help you. This project is going to take the full concentration of both Rarity and me.” Twilight Sparkle said. She wrote the note, sealed it, and handed it to Spike.
“I’m on my way.” Spike said. He ran off.
“He really is devoted to you. Isn’t he?” Rarity said.
“I couldn’t ask for a better servant or friend.” Twilight Sparkle said.
“Why does, Spike, a dragon, serve you a pony?” Rarity asked.
“It was my magic that cause Spike to hatch from his egg. He imprinted on me that day. I am his mother. Although I was only a child at the time I have understood my responsibilities to him since that day. It would have been very difficult were it not for the aide of Princess Celestia. Princess Celestia has been like a second mother to me since that day. She was always there with anything I needed in the training of my magic or the raising of Spike. Spike is just as devoted to Celestia as he is to me. It was Celestia who ensured he had the most nourishing of gems to eat when he was growing up. It was Celestia who arranged for Princess Cadence to be my foul sitter. I only found out later how unusual that was. Princess Cadence has been high ranking member of Equestrian society for the past five hundred years.” Twilight said.
“I see.” Rarity said. She concentrated on repairing the Crystal as she processed all the information her friend had just shared with her.
Half an hour passed. The two ponies worked without speaking. Rarity began to tire. “Let’s take a break. We can have some of the snacks Spike brought us.” Rarity said.
After a little munching and drinking Rarity Spoke. “This is a lovely nosh. Something you said made me think. Princess Celestia has been a heavy influence on your life. Do you think it is possible she encouraged Princess Cadence to marry your brother so you would be that much more comfortable when you ascended to royal status yourself?”
“I’m not sure, but I was already used to being around princess since I was a filly. I think it is most likely Cadence and my brother simply fell in love.” Twilight said.
“As Cadence is an alicorn, and your brother is a Unicorn, can they have a family together?” Rarity asked.
“No, alicorns cannot have children. No one knows why. This is why Celestia always adopts.” Twilight Sparkle said.
Rarity looked at her alicorn friend soulfully. “Twilight Sparkle, I’m sorry.” Rarity was looking forward to marriage and motherhood.
Twilight Sparkle laughed. “Don’t be sorry. I told you. I already have Spike, and I plan to adopt like Princess Celestia does.”
“There is something else that might be a problem, your longevity. You have considered its implications.” Rarity said.
“I know I will outlive all of you by who knows how long, but dragons live practically forever, so I’ll always have Spike. I know one day I will be without my dear friends, by I am hoping I will be able to befriend some of your descendants.” Twilight said.
Rarity laughed. “I hate to be uncouth, but Flutterguy was so stunning I would have said yes in a heartbeat if he had asked to make descendants with me.”
“I think you might lose out to Rainbow Dash. The two of them will be spending all day together.” Twilight Sparkle said.
“Oh, Please.” Rarity said. “I am certain Dash will challenge Flutterguy to a race, but at the end of the day, our Rainbow is a mare’s mare. I don’t care how handsome the Stallion is.”
Twilight Sparkle smiled. “I think that’s just something Rainbow let’s ponies think about her. True, I’ve never once seen her look at a Stallion, but I’ve never known her to make the slightest advance on a single mare. How many group hugs have we all shared? Rarity, you are beautiful. Has Rainbow Dash ever attempted to seduce you?”
“I think Rainbow Dash would understand she was barking up the wrong tree.” Rarity said.
“You have a dragon chasing after you. You know that isn’t how these things work.” Twilight said.
“If Rainbow Dash doesn’t look at stallions or mares, what does turn her head?” Rarity asked.
“Rainbow Dash is interested in Rainbow Dash mostly, but Rainbow Dash once thought she was in love with Fluttershy. Fluttershy becoming Flutterguy will awaken these old feelings.” Twilight Sparkle said.
“How do you know all this?” Rarity asked.
“I learned almost by accident that Rainbow Dash turned down a more challenging higher paying position in Cloudsdale to come here. The only link Rainbow Dash had to Ponyville at the time was Fluttershy.” Twilight said.
“Perhaps you are reading too much into things.” Rarity said.
“There’s more. Pinkie Pie has an eidetic memory. She sees things others miss. She told me Rainbow Dash used to spy on Fluttershy for the first year Rainbow Dash was in Ponyville. Pinkie doesn’t know why Rainbow Dash spied on Fluttershy or why she stopped. She doesn’t know if Fluttershy is aware of Rainbow Dash’s spying.” Twilight said
“So what do you think happened?” Rarity asked.
“I think Rainbow Dash gradually rebefriended Fluttershy over that year. I think Rainbow Dash realized that she was happy enough being just a friend with Fluttershy, and her romantic feelings were never romantic to begin with. Rainbow Dash grew up and began to understand what love really was.”
“So Rainbow Dash is a complicated bi-curious heterosexual?” Rarity said.
“Yes, that’s one way to put it, but in the end of the day, Rainbow Dash is our friend.” Twilight Sparkle said.
“I hear that, Darling. Say, is any of our number a mare’s mare. You called me beautiful earlier. I appreciate the compliment, but I have no interest in experimenting even with a lovely princess.” Rarity said.
“Oh brother, let’s just get back to work. We’ll never finish if we sit here talking.” Princess Twilight Sparkle said with authority.
The Two Ponies horns glowed as they resumes their magical repairs. They worked diligently for several hours. They spoke little.
Flutterguy and Rainbow dash had reached the White Quartz Mountains. The weather was rapidly reaching blizzard conditions, and the sun was setting. Rainbow Dash was desperately scanning the ground for shelter as she and Flutterguy struggled forward in the air. At last she spotted a cave.
“We can spend the night in there.” Rainbow Dash said.
The two Pegasus ponies dived, and landed deftly at the mouth of the cave.
“I’ll make sure it’s safe.” Flutterguy said. He trotted into the cave before Rainbow Dash could say a word. “You can come inside. This cave is shallow, and there’s nothing in here.” Flutterguy called out.
Rainbow trotted into the cave cautiously. The cave was cold but dry. She and Flutterguy took off their packs. Rainbow Dash took out a magic stone that emitted heat, and a little light. “We shouldn’t freeze to death thanks to this. It is fully charged, and it should last all night.” She said. Rainbow Dash shivered. “That’s not to say we won’t get a little chilly. Looks like we found this cave just in time. The winds really picking up out there, and the temperatures dropped.”
Flutterguy took the food out of his pack. “We should eat now, and then get some rest.” He said. The two ponies ate their dried oats. They melted snow over the magic stone, and drank the warmed water. Rainbow Dash shivered even more. “Just how cold is it going to get?” She exclaimed.
Flutterguy moved the stone under his wing. “Here Rainbow Dash, come shelter under my wing.” Flutterguy said.
Rainbow dash snuggled next to Flutterguy. Flutterguy lowered his wing. Rainbow dash stopped shivering. “That’s much better.” Rainbow Dash said. “You smell pretty good for a pony who’s been flying all day. Much better than this cave at least. There may be no one home right now, but I think this has been a bear’s bedroom.”
“I agree.” Flutterguy said. He knew the scent of bear well. As Fluttershy he had helped a bear who had regular back problems with chiropractic adjustments. Flutterguy looked out at the storm raging beyond the cave. “Rainbow Dash, as a weather pony, you should be able to tell how long this storm will last. Will it break before sunrise?” Flutterguy said.
“It should. Clouds can only hold so much precipitation. Don’t worry. We’ll make it to the fortress in time. If we fly at the same speed tomorrow as we did today, we should arrive at the fortress around one o’clock.” Rainbow Dash said.
“I’m sorry. I can’t help but worry. If we don’t make it to the mirror in time, and Twilight Sparkle can’t repair her mirror in time, I will be stuck like this forever.” Flutterguy said.
“Would that be so bad? You’re strong, handsome, and you sound nice like this. Everyone who is your friend now, will still be your friend if you remain a stallion. You haven’t really lost anything.” Rainbow Dash said.
“Yes, I have Rainbow Dash. I was hoping to have children one day, and now I can’t.” Flutterguy said.
“Sure, you can.” Rainbow Dash said.
“Rainbow Dash, do you know were foals come from?” Flutterguy said.
“Yes, I know that foals come from mares.” Rainbow Dash said. “What I mean is you can have children with a mare. You can be a father as well instead of a mother.”
“But who would I marry, who would marry a stallion who was born a mare?” Flutterguy said.
“I can think of a few ponies, but I am thinking of one in particular.” Rainbow dash said.
“Who might that be?” Flutterguy said.
“Me, Rainbow Dash, I will marry you. I will bare your children. I’m thinking six: three females, and three males.” Rainbow Dash.
“Don’t make fun Rainbow Dash.” Flutterguy said.
Rainbow Dash nuzzled her head into Flutterguy’s neck. She licked him. “I’m not making fun of you. I am being 100% serious. Let me show you how serious I am.”
Flutterguy remained still as Rainbow Dash nuzzled and licked. Flutterguy became aware of the maleness of his new stallion body. Rainbow Dash’s words and actions had caused a throbbing in his loins. Flutterguy closed his eyes and remembered he was the mare Fluttershy at heart. “Would it be right to do this to my best friend? Does she know what she’s doing? Yes, she does. She is giving herself to me a strong free mare, and there is great love between us.” Flutterguy nuzzled Rainbow Dash’s face. He licked her and gently nibbled her ear. Rainbow Dash quivered with excitement under Flutterguy’s wing. Though a virgin Flutterguy could tell Rainbow Dash was reaching her peak. He stood up and mounted her. They both climaxed simultaneously.
A short while later they were cuddling once more. “That was awesome.” Rainbow Dash said.
Flutterguy felt a swell of pride. He knew not all Mare’s were easily pleased. “So Rainbow Dash, if we were to marry, where would we live. Would you move into my place, would you want me to come to your house, would you want to move back to Cloudsdale?”
“My place isn’t really up to code, so we couldn’t move into it to raise a family. Your place is great for children. The Cutie Mark Crusaders have proven that. I think my parents would move to Ponyville to help take care of the children, so there is no reason to move back to Cloudsdale.” Rainbow Dash said. Fluttershy’s parents had passed away years ago. Rainbow Dash knew this, and saw no reason to bring it up.
The skies were clear the next morning, and the wind was at the backs of Rainbow Dash and Flutterguy. They arrived at Crystallion’s fortress at noon. The fortress was a crumbling ruin of a castle on an island in the middle of a frozen lake. Flutterguy decided they should eat lunch on an old balcony overlooking the lake before they began searching for the mirror.
The lunch was an enjoyable picnic for the two old friends. They chatted and laughed together. The search after lunch lasted only forty five minutes. They found the mirror in a magic lab similar to the one in Princess Twilight Sparkle’s Palace of Friendship. The mirror looked almost exactly like the one Twilight Sparkle had made.
Flutterguy starred at Fluttershy in the mirror. “You are a beautiful mare, and you will always be in my heart, but I am starting to like who I have become. I like the days that are before me.” He said.
“What are you saying?” Rainbow Dash said.
“I am saying that I want to marry you Rainbow Dash. I am saying I want to be your stallion, and I want you as my mare. Although, I am not certain we should have six children. Let’s start with one and see how things go from there. You were being sincere last night. Right?” Flutterguy said.
“Would you like another demonstration of my sincerity?” Rainbow Dash said. She licked Flutterguy’s face.
“Not here and now in this dirty place, but when we get back to Ponyville, yes please.” Flutterguy said.
“Let’s put our packs on, and go then. We’ll be fighting the wind, so we’ll need to leave soon if we want to make it back to that old bear cave before sundown.”
Rainbow dash and Flutterguy gathered some wood before they reached the mountains. They were comfortable as they ate their dinner by the fire in the cave. They were eating an early dinner. It was well before sundown, but they did not know if they could find shelter for the night if they travelled further.
Rainbow Dash had a big grin on her face. She kept making eyes at Flutterguy. Flutterguy was eager as well, but he ate slowly. He was enjoying watching Rainbow Dashes anticipation. Finally, Flutterguy finished chewing. “I’m ready now. Come here, babe.” Flutterguy said.
“Say the word ‘babe’ again.” Rainbow Dash said.
“Babe.” Fluttershy said in her soft and feminine voice. She breathed in sharply. “Oh no, I’ve changed back.” She began to cry. “Twilight Sparkle must have fixed her mirror.” She said.
Twilight sparkle and Rarity both lay on the floor of the magical study room. They were exhausted, but their task was complete. “Rarity, you have an incredible talent for magic. You should work with me to develop it more. Who knows, you might have the capacity to become a princess.” Twilight said.
Rarity shuddered. Becoming a princess did not appeal to her in the least now she knew what she knew. Rarity had no desire to become an immortal barren alicorn no matter how much glamour and privilege came with it. “No, Thank you Twilight, I would prefer to remain a designer.” She said.
Rainbow Dash petted her friend. “Don’t cry, Fluttershy. I still love you. We can still make love.” Rainbow Dash said.
Fluttershy composed herself. “Rainbow Dash, you will need to find a new fiancé. I have no clue how to love you as a mare.”
Rainbow Dash licked Fluttershy. “Let’s just follow our hearts.” She said.
The Two Pegasus ponies returned to Ponyville in the morning the next day. Rarity and Twilight Sparkle had fully recovered their strength. Rarity had gone home. Twilight was in the palace to greet Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy. Twilight Sparkle was relieved to see Fluttershy in her usual body.
Twilight Sparkle explained that the mirror broke again as soon as it was repaired, but she knew that the magic had activated and change Fluttershy back into a mare. She told them how Rarity was essential in the repair effort. Fluttershy rushed home when she learned Spike was watching her animals. Rainbow Dash followed her home.
Spike had done well in caring for the critters with the aid of Angel the rabbit. He was very relieved to be relieved of his duties. He ran home to Twilight. Rainbow Dash turned to go back to her cloud house.
“What happens now?” Fluttershy asked.
“I told you. We follow our hearts.” Rainbow Dash said. “See you again soon, Fluttershy.” Rainbow Dash leapt into the air and flew away.
“Yes, see you again soon, my love.” Fluttershy said. She walked into her house and closed the door behind her.
The End.