//------------------------------// // Chapter 6: Happy Ending // Story: In Need of a Smile // by Sweetheart_a_Light //------------------------------// Fluttershy was on the balcony of Sugarcube Corner, waiting for Pinkie Pie to arrive. After that wonderful talk they had with each other at the picnic, they decided to stay together forever, and– "Uh... M-Miss narrator?" Fluttershy said to me. Wait, what? "I don't wanna be rude, but, uh, I think it was clear that we decided to start a serious relationship in the last chapter. You don't need to recap that." Uh... Fluttershy? H-How do you know about me?! A few chapters ago and you didn't even know how to spell 'bronies'! "Well, Pinkie told me about you. I don't know how I couldn't hear you before, but she taught me!" Sorry, but... You weren't supposed to know that I existed in the first place. This is the exact reason why you couldn't hear me. "Oh my, I-I'm sorry... I'm going to pretend I didn't talk with you, okay?" she asked in a nervous tone. Great. Remember, not even a word to Pinkie. She's the worst when it comes to fourth wall breaks... Speaking of the devil, she's coming right now. Bye! "Well, the cake's finished baking, so I'm ready to tell the girls!" Pinkie said, super enthusiastic. "Oh, that's great! I can't wait to tell them about the good news! Though, I have to say I’m a bit nervous..." Fluttershy admitted. "Aw, c'mon now, Flutters. We've been through this already!" Pinkie said. "I know, I know! But, what if they don't like the idea of us being a couple now? What if someone else liked one of us? What if-" "Now, now, Flutters, calm down," Pinkie said while petting Fluttershy. "They're our friends! They'll give us support, no matter what! Remember, friendship is magic!" "So is love!" Fluttershy said quietly. "There's the Fluttershy I know and love!" Pinkie gave her a bear hug. "C'mon! We need to go to the jewelers to get our ornaments! Follow aunt Pinkie!" Fluttershy sighed. "I'm a year older than you..." "Twilight, darling, have they told you the exact reason why they got us here?" Rarity asked. The rest of the group was kept waiting at the center of the town on the request of Pinkie and Fluttershy. They told the group that they had an important announcement to give them, but, by the looks of it, they weren't coming anymore. Well, at least in Rarity's and Rainbow's points of view. "Yeah, Twi! We've been waiting for them for a long time now! I'm hungry!!" Rainbow complained. "Can't y’all just shut up?" Applejack said, growing annoyed at the complaining ponies "It hasn't even been ten minutes!" "Applejack's right," Twilight said. "Also, no Rarity, they didn't say anything about it other than it's something really important." Twilight then noticed a yellow and pink figure next to an entirely pink one approaching them. "Besides, they're already here!" Twilight pointed them out to the other girls. Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie came into view, wearing some kind of earrings only on one ear each. Fluttershy's one was shaped like three balloons, two blue ones in the corners and one yellow in the center, with strings of opposite colors. Pinkie's one was shaped like three, pink butterflies, with aqua-colored bodies and antennas. There was a yellow feather hanging from Pinkie's earring, too. The girls couldn't say anything; only stare at those pieces in their ears. "Oh my sweet Celestia!" Rarity gasped. "These earrings are beautiful! Where did you get them?" "Uh, why are they shaped like your cutie marks?" Rainbow Dash asked, completely confused. "Well, uh... we... we kinda... uh..." Fluttershy tried to say something. "Sorry for the whole waiting, we kinda got late to get our special somepony ornaments!" Pinkie answered. "SPECIAL SOMEPONY ORNAMENTS?!" the other four girls shouted. Pinkie Pie smiled and winked to Fluttershy. It was her turn to talk. "Uh... Yeah! We're dating now!" she admitted. "Isn't it... great?" The other girls didn't say a word. They were still processing the image of Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie as a couple. Fluttershy lowered her head, sadly. "Oh, I knew you wouldn't like it..." Fluttershy sighed. "Are you kidding me?" Twilight finally spoke it out. "This is some of the best news ever!" "REALLY?!" Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy shouted in unison." "Of course, sugarcube!" Applejack said. "We're mighty happy for ya!" "You two are the most adorable couple I've ever seen! And those special somepony ornaments of yours are simply divine!" Rarity confessed. "Whoa, is that your real feather Fluttershy?" Rainbow asked in curiosity, pointing at Pinkie's ornament. "But of course!" Fluttershy answered. "It's tradition for pegasi to give one of their own feathers to their special somepony as an expression of loyalty and devotion to their partners." "You know, I wish I had wings so I could give a feather to you, Flutters..." Pinkie said, while giving a sad look at her back. "You don't have to, Pinkie! That's what the ornaments are for!" Twilight explained. "She's right, Pinks!" Fluttershy said, with a hint of confidence in her voice as she said her marefriend's just invented nickname ,I love you the way you are!" The other girls couldn't help but let out a big "Aaaw!"... All except Rainbow. "Look, I don't wanna break the whole 'emotional vibe' going on, but, I'm getting more hungry..." Rainbow complained. "PLEASE tell me that you're thinking of celebrating at Sugarcube Corner." "Exactly!" Pinkie answered. "We already have everything ready there. We only came here to share the big news and invite you to the party!" "Then what are we waiting for? Let's party!" Rainbow Dash cheered. "YEAH, WOOHOO!" everypony cheered. "Are you ready for the time of your life, Flutters?" Pinkie Pie asked. "I've always been!" Fluttershy answered. And with that, the six girls trotted to Sugarcube Corner, to celebrate a unity of eternal happiness.