//------------------------------// // First Date // Story: Save me // by WhiteFur //------------------------------// -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Twilight---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It had been a week since Flash had asked me out, and a very long week at that. During the week, Cadence and Shinning occupied most of my time, filling my days with games and movies. It was only at nights that Flash and I saw each other. Some nights he held me as I slept, others he watched over me. I loved the nights I drifted off to the wonders of sleep in his embrace, for it was these nights I could fully relax. Never did I wake up in his arms though. I still look like a skeleton; my smile falls as I stare in the room. Sure, I had gained some weight back and my coat looked a lot healthier, but I still resembled death. Turning from the mirror, I focus on the beautiful dress that Rarity sent me. It is navy blue with stars, much like what I wore for the Grand Galloping Gala, just more understated. I put it on, the silk hugging my thin frame. Next, I slip on the matching shoes. Turning to the mirror again I can’t believe the transformation. I almost look back to normal; maybe this date won’t be so bad. I brush through my mane, letting the waves hang loose and down. “Knock, knock. Can I come in?” Cadence calls from the door, slowly sticking her head in. “Sure, but no making fun of me!” I call back, still staring at the pony in the mirror. The door opens and she trots inside. “Oh Twilight, you look beautiful.” She says, walking up to me. She tucks part of my mane behind my ear pinning it with a star clip. “There, now you’re ready,” She says wrapping me in a hug, “I can’t believe you’re going on your first date!” “Neither can I. Ohh Cadence, I’m so nervous! What do I do? What do I say? What should I eat? What is expected of me?” I start hyperventilating, nerves getting the best of me. “Woah, woah, slow down Twilight. Don’t worry, just be yourself. Relax and have fun!” She smiles at me, the edge taking off my nerves. Taking deep breaths, I try to control my breathing. Coming back to calm, I stare out the window. The sun is just starting to set over the snowy mountains, long rays expanding over the changing colors of the sky. “Twilight you are going to be late if you keep staring at the sunset!" Cadance says, pointedly. Oh no, she’s right. Without a word, I rush out the door and down the hall that is until I smack head first into somepony’s chest. Somepony’s strong-well-dressed chest. I look up into the magnificent blue eyes of Flash Sentry. “This is defiantly a habit with you.” He says with a smile. Taking a step back I can finally get a good look at him. He is wearing a silver suit with a navy blue tie that matches my dress perfectly. His short mane is slicked back, his tangerine coat shinning. I smile with a blush up at him, embarrassed and put at ease. “I’m sorry Flash, I didn’t want to be late, so I was running and. . . yeah. . . “ I look down at my hooves. He places one of his under my chin, lifting my eyes to meet his. I could lose myself in those infinitely blue eyes. “I’d kiss you right now if your brother and sister-in-law weren’t watching us right now,” He says under his breath. At first, I’m caught up in the fact that he said he wanted to kiss me, and then I catch the rest of his sentence. Turning around, I see two tails retreating out of sight. Stifling a giggle, I walk with Flash down the stairs and outside. Being outside is breathtaking; ever since I met Flash I have been seeing the beauty in the world. I take it all in, committing tonight to memory. “What are you thinking, my pretty pony?” Flash asks as he puts his wing around me. “Just about how my world has changed since I met you.” Gone is my awkwardness around him, now I'm comfortable. “Good change, or bad change?” “A very good change,” I say, knocking him with my hip. We both laugh as we enter a nice mom and pop restaurant. It’s perfect, not super fancy but also not fast food. The hostpony sits us immediately, giving us our own room. Oh wow, it so romantic, just a table for the two of us and candles all around the room. I’m frozen as Flash trots over to the table, an easy smile on his muzzle. Shaking my head, I follow him over to the table as he pulls my chair out for me. Dinner is going almost perfectly, we talk and laugh and tell story after story. He tells me about how he got into the Royal guard and what it was like for him growing up. I tell him about all my adventures and my friends back in Ponyville. With every passing moment I feel myself falling more and more in love with him. And as my love grows stronger, so does my health. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Flash-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Her beautiful purple eyes sparkle more and more. How did I get so fortunate to have this mare out on a date with me? I don’t think I will ever tire of looking at her, or listening to her. She’s describing her friends back in Ponyville, all of them beyond brave and selfless. They're such fascinating stories. Just what does this mare get herself into sometimes? The waiter comes back with the check and I finally take my eyes off the perfection in front of me. As the waiter turns, his eyes flash from cobalt blue to green. For a minute I’m thrown, that was weird. But then Twilight is saying my name. “Is there anything else planned tonight?” Her sweet voice is music in my ears. I can’t help but smile like a goofball at her. “Take a flight with me?” I ask. A big smile covers her muzzle, sending my heart into overdrive. “Of course!” I finish paying and we turn to leave, something catching my eyes as we leave. It’s a familiar set of tails: the very same seen retreating as we left the castle. “We’re being watched again.” I whisper in her ear, feeling a shiver run down her spine as I put my wing around her. She giggles, making both of us laugh. I know I should be annoyed at Shining and Cadence for following us, but I understand. They love Twilight; everypony she meets loves her. They just want to see her experience life outside her books. Once we’re outside, I flap my wings, hovering above the ground. I know she is new to flying and I want to show her the freedom and euphoria that comes from flight. It is one of my favorite things in the world and I want her to be a part of it. Slowly she joins me in the sky, amongst the stars we glide among the clouds. Weaving towards and away from each other we lose ourselves in the night. As we fly I realize I love this mare. Never before have I felt so strong in an emotion. She makes me feel strong, confident and loved. After a while Twilight’s wings start to get tired so we rest on a cloud. Looking in her eyes I see every star reflected there. Before I know what I’m doing I’m leaning toward her and we’re kissing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twilight--------------------------------------------------------------------------- He is kissing me, Flash Sentry is kissing me! At first I’m in shock, but only for a split second. I give into the kiss, letting emotions I didn’t know I could feel cascade over me. It’s perfect. I feel love and cherished. Now I understand why ponies enjoy this. His lips are soft against mine and I'm happier than I ever knew I could be. “I’m sorry Twi, that was to forward..." He says as he backs away. “No, it was perfect.” I say kissing him back. Flash blushes hard before he mutters, “Yeah, it was.” We smile at each other just starring. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Nightingale------------------------------------------------------------------------ That idiot Flash Sentry almost caught me. Thanks to his blind love for that vile Pony, I had the strength to keep up my disguise. Stupid ponies, love is a useless emotion: it makes one weak and stupid. The only use for it is food for my kind. Respect, now that’s a feeling you should have for somepony. The only useful emotion when it comes to relationships. Unlike my fellow changelings, I still had the utmost respect for our queen, and her for me. She was going to be very pleased with me. Not only had I found the stupid princess but she was weak, weaker than the queen, and was stupidly in love, easier prey than we could have hoped for. Flying back to her, I was filled with more and more pride. Now my Queen could get the revenge she was dreaming of.