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// Feel 
// Story: At the Grand Galloping Gala 
// by Letsmlpbro 
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Rainbow Dash flew gracefully though Ponyville, not paying attention to where she was going. She was humming to herself in a state of happiness. Her hooves bounced off nearby clouds, kicking them into obviation. 
She couldn't get her mind off of her night at the Grand Galloping Gala. It had started out so rough but ended up so right. It had been almost two weeks and she still couldn't get the stalion out of her head. Rainbow had never thought of Shining Armor as handsome before that night. He infiltrated her dreams every night with roses and words of love. She couldn't even keep a straight face at the sound of his name. 
As she finished her leisurely session of cloud busting, Dash made her way casually to Twilight Sparkles new crystal castle. She landed at the front doors, giving the guards a sharp nod as she walked in. 
She had been doing her best to try to hide her affection towards Shining from her friend. But she couldn't help herself from asking about him. Twilight questioned her once, but Rainbow had been able to lie, saying that she wanted to get to know him as a friend. Twilight was overjoyed, to say the least.
"Hey, Twi." Dash said as she walked into the princess's new library. "You in here?"
"Up here! Come on up and join me." Twilight called from above.
The rainbow haired mare took flight to join her friend, who was in the middle of sorting books. "Can I ask you something?"
"Is it about my brother?" Twilight asked back in a joking manner.
Rainbow Dash faltered for a moment. "Well, um, yeah. Do you think he'll be visiting anytime soon?"
The princess took a moment to think, putting the stack of books she had on an open shelf. "Hm. Well, I know that he's still in the process of training new recruits for the Royal Guard. . .he's been so much better after the Gala." she smiled slightly before continuing. "I could have Spike write him a letter and ask if he's free."
"Really?!" Rainbow asked in a too excited way. "You would do that?"
Twilight looked the blue pony up and down. "You've really taken an interest in him haven't you?"
"Well, I. . .u-umm. . ." she couldn't find the words to cover herself.
"Do you like him or something?" the princess moved towards her.
Dash laughed awkwardly. "What makes you say that?"
"You DO like him!" Twilight Sparkle pointed a purple hoof at her, a big grin on her face. "I knew it! Ever sense the Grand Galloping Gala you've done nothing but ask me about him. Did you think I wouldn't catch on?"
"Y-you're not mad?" Dashie looked down in embarrassment. 
The princess put a hoof on her shoulder. "No, I'm not. I just wish you would have told me. I could've told him to visit sooner!" She put her other hoof under Rainbow Dash's chin and lifted her friends gaze. "You should never be afraid to tell me your feelings, okay?"
"Alright." Dash said. "Don't tell him that I like him. I. . .I want to tell him myself."
"I promise." Twily said before picking up her books. "Now, if you'd be so kind to help me sort these. It seems to be taking me forever by myself."



Shining Armor sighed in relief as he removed the metal from his body. It had been a scorching hot day out on the training field, causing a good amount of sweat to accumulate on his hide. He shook his head, his blue mane falling in a tangled mess. I can't wait to take a long cold shower. he thought to himself as he put his armor away in it's proper place.
"Commander Armor!" a pony cried out as he entered the room. "Commander." The trainee bowed as he skidded to a stop.
"What is it?"
"A message from your sister in Ponyville arrived earlier today. She said that she would like you to visit her sometime within the next week." 
Shining held back a shout of joy. "Did she say why?"
"She misses her brother and would like to show you her castle in it's fullest." the trainee straightened his back with pride as he delivered the last part of his message. "That is all."
"Thank you. You are dismissed."
As the pony left the room, Shining Armor smiled with glee. I'll get to see Rainbow Dash again! 
Over the last two weeks he had come to the conclusion that he was, without a shadow of a doubt, in love with Rainbow Dash. But he knew that he was still grieving over the loss of his first love and wouldn't be able to fully pursue the rainbow colored beauty until his heart had healed. 
It's a small price to pay to ensure that I can love her back with one hundred percent of my heart. he thought to himself as he made his way back to his living quarters. The shower welcomed him with the promise of icy water.