//------------------------------// // Chapter 6 // Story: Derpy Love // by Muffin Derper //------------------------------// A soft smile came across Derpy’s face as her wings fluttered at her sides. “I’ve felt this way for awhile now, but I was always too scared to say something to you.” “Derpy....” Twilight was in shock, unable to do anything. Her jaw hung open slightly as she stood there, flabbergasted. The weird sensation in Twilight’s stomach came back. “Dinner's almost ready, wanna help set the table?” “Er,  yeah, I can do that.” Twilight's horn flared up, and a purple glow wrapped around the dishes and silverware. She gently placed them upon the table followed by the wine bottle and glasses. Twilight walked into the kitchen just as Derpy was stirring the pasta sauce. “So, what's on the menu?” “Spaghetti and Daisy salad!” “Oh, that does sound good. I think I might need a refill over here.” Twilight sheepishly smiles at Derpy as she waves her glass in the air within her magic. “Oh, no problemo Twilight!” Derpy grabbed the bottle and made her way over to Twilight. Derpy swayed her plot back and forth to music that was only in her head while she wore a smile that would put a euphoric person to shame.  “So, how long till dinner’s ready?” “Well..” Derpy paused to pour Twilight and herself a drink, “it could be done now. Honestly, it's just simmering now. Do you want thick or thin sauce?” Derpy glanced over at the lavender mare with wide googly eyes. “I'm good either way. Just curious, that's all.” Derpy’s wings flapped in the air as her eyes lit up. “Good, cause I am a-starving! Lets eat. Hey, do you mind if I put some music on?” “Not at all.” Derpy excitedly clopped her front hooves together. “Awesome, I just got Octavia’s new album.  It’s pretty good.” Derpy walked over to the radio and put in a record. After a few seconds soft orchestral music started to play. As Derpy turned around she caught Twilight moving all the food over to the table. “Hey, I’m the hostess that’s my job.” “Sorry, just trying to be helpful.” Twilight folded her ears to the back of her skull. “Relax, I’m being playful.” Derpy gave Twilight a bright smile. “So, how’s work going?” Twilight asked. “Pretty good, I haven’t lost or broken anything in almost a month! But Vinyl’s starting to get on my nerves. Apparently, she ordered this new sound board and she thinks I’ve lost it and won't tell her. When in reality, it’s down at the post office and she’s just too damn lazy to go get it.” Twilight stuffed a bite of salad into her mouth as Derpy finished. “Well, have you told her it’s at the post office?” “Ye-, er wait.” Derpy’s wings drooped along with her ears. “No, I haven’t.” “Well there ya go, next time you see her – work or not – let her know.” Twilight picked up her glass of wine in her magic and took a big gulp. “Hey, you wanna dance?” Derpy looked over at Twilight with hope in her eyes. Twilight’s face turned to a deep shade of purple. “Uhh, I don’t dance. I-it’s, uh, how do I put this?  Not, uh... OK it’s embarrassing. I don’t know how.” “Aww, come on.  It’ll be fun. How bad can it be?” “Bad.” Twilight sheepishly looked over at Derpy. “Lets just say it’s not pretty.” Derpy jumped up and walks over to Twilight. She grabbed her by her leg and pulled her out of her chair. “Welp, it's never too late to learn! Now, stand on your rear legs and put your front hooves on my shoulders.” Twilight got up on her rear legs and placed her front hooves on Derpy. “OK, now I’m going to be leading, so I’ll place one of my hooves on the small of your back.  The other will hold one of your hooves. Keep the other hoof placed on my shoulder.” “Are you sure about this? I mean, what if I break something?” Derpy chuckled at Twilight. “Come on, you’re talking to the most klutzy pony in Ponyville if not Equestria.  You’ll be fine. If anything, I’ll be the one breaking something. Now just follow my lead.” Derpy took a step back and started to sway with Twilight. She was moving slowly so Twilight could keep up. The two moved in time with the music. After a few minutes Derpy introduced a few turns into their dance. “Wow, this isn’t as bad as I thought it would be.” Derpy smiled at Twilight. “See, I told you it wouldn’t be.” Derpy smiled softly at Twilight as they held each other close. “I’ve never noticed how beautiful your eyes are Twi.”  Twilight blushed and looked away towards the floor. “....thanks Derpy.” Luna walked up to Ponyville's Library that also doubled as Twilight's home. Remain calm and casual. Just state your intentions. How hard could it be? Luna scoffed at herself. She lifted one of her hooves and knocked on the door. She waited for a few seconds and nothing happened. So she knocked again. Still nothing. Maybe she’s not home. Luna went to take off but saw Rarity walking in the distance and flew down to greet her. “Rarity, can I ask you something?” “Yes, what is it?” “Do you know where Twilight is?” “She’s out on a dinner date right now.”  “Oh, can I ask who she is with?” “Derpy Hooves. They really are adorable together.”       “Ah, well thank you Rarity.” Luna unfurled her wings and took off with one powerful swing. “Derpy, I am really sorry.” Derpy slowly picked herself up off the ground and started to rub her fetlock. Her googly eyes locked with Twilight’s and butterflies started dancing in her stomach. “It’s not your fault Twilight. Things happen, and besides I have five more Muffin Lamps. I tend to buy in bulk because I break stuff so often.” “But I ruined our evening.” Derpy started to laugh. “No you didn’t, we now have a funny story to tell later on. And we’re making memories.” Derpy started to pick up the broken lamp but a purple aura engulfed all the broken pieces and silently glided them over to the trash bin. “Now, who wants cake?” “What, no muffins?” Twilight chuckled at her own joke. “No, I have those as well, but I thought you might want something else.” “You are so adorable.” “S-shut up, I am not.” Derpy turned three shades of red Twilight slowly walked up to Derpy, nudged her snout with her own, and did something she thought she would never have the guts to do. She softly kissed Derpy. The two remained embraced for quite some time sharing a passionate kiss. Luna sat upon a roof across the way from Derpy's house, peering into the front window. She watched as Derpy and Twilight danced and ran into a table knocking something over. Could I be too late? Have I waited too long? She continued to watch as Twilight walked up to Derpy and kissed her. A dark manic voice lingered in the back of Luna’s mind whispering to her. “There is still time, drive a wedge between them and win her heart.” But I couldn’t do that, it would hurt Twilight. The manic voice laughed at Luna. “What happened to your backbone?” I’m no longer the evil entity I once was. “We shall see about that!”