Pinkie looked into Fluttershy’s hopeful eyes. It would make her friend so happy to say yes. Just those three little letters, even a nod, and Fluttershy would be filled with joy. It would be so easy to do. The word wanted to burst from her mouth, but she held back. She wanted to say yes, but…
Could she do it? Could she really do it? It was a big step, after all. She wouldn’t be able to just run about as she liked to do. She would have to make time for this other life that would be so important to her. Was she ready for something like this? Something that would change her life forever.
Someone could get hurt. What if she wasn’t attentive enough? What if she agreed and then found it wasn’t really what she wanted? She didn’t want anyone to feel sad or hurt. It wouldn’t be fair to anyone. If she said no, then it all ended here. Sure, there would be some hurt, but not like it could be.
What about the Cakes? Would they care? It would affect them to, after all. Mrs. Cake probably would not like it at all. Mr. Cake she could convince it was a good idea, but Mrs. Cake was a tough cookie. Pinkie was sure she would come around with time, though.
Pinkie sighed. She wasn’t sure what to say. She wanted to say yes. She wanted to say yes more than she wanted anything at that moment. Yet as much as the word was ready to fly from her mouth, her lips held firm against it. This wasn’t something she could answer lightly.
If she said yes, what was the worst that could happen? The Cakes wouldn’t like it at first, but she was certain that would change. She would have to be more responsible, but that was okay. She could do that. She grinned as she made up her mind.
“Yes.”
Fluttershy smiled one of the smiles Pinkie loved so much, one of the wide ones that made her eyes light up. “Really? Oh, Pinkie, thank you!”
Pinkie giggled. “I mean, sure, a pet is a lot of responsibility, but I think I can handle it.” She looked down at the small alligator that was looking up at her. “Right, Gummy? We’re going to have lots of fun.”
“I’m just glad you wanted him. Little guy isn’t going to get any teeth it seems. I found him all alone. He eats a very…special diet, so if you’ll follow me to the kitchen, I’ll show you how to make his food.”
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Pinkie smiled at the alligator on her way to Sugar Cube Corner. She would have to tell the Cakes why she had a special blender and Gryphon food, but since Gummy was harmless she felt positive they would love him as much as she already did.
She felt his mouth clamp down on her fuzzy hair. “Gummy, I think this is the start of a beautiful life together.” Giggling, Pinkie continued hopping down cobblestone road of Ponyville with her new pet.