//------------------------------// // The Confrontation // Story: Pinkie's Troubles // by Twolegkit //------------------------------// The following morning, Pinkie trotted happily to Rarity's Boutique. I really hope that Fluttershy does like mares... but even if she doesn't, Rarity does, and she's one fine filly! Pinkie thought with a giggle, having arrived at the Boutique. She lifted a hoof to knock in a more 'delicate' manner, but after ten minutes of waiting there was no answer, even though she had knocked a few more times. I bet she's just out getting materials for a new dress. I guess I can wait a little bit longer to see if I have a chance with Fluttershy... ------------ "Applejack!" called Rarity into the dark barn, "are you in there Applejack?" "Yes, Ah am. What do you need sugar cube?" asked the farm filly coming into view. "Well, I could use some advice," Rarity answered quietly, "if you wouldn't mind, of course." "Well of course Ah wouldn't mind! So, what seems to be botherin you sugar cube?" "It's about my friend, and I, actually, you see... we both like the same pony but she doesn't know I like this pony too and I. DON'T. KNOW. WHAT. TO. DO!!!" Rarity nearly screamed, beginning to cry. "Whoa now, calm down there Rarity, it will turn out just fine Ah'm sure. So, tell me darlin', what do you value more, your love for that pony? Or her friendship?" "My friendship of course! I wouldn't ever want to lose her as my friend!" Rarity gasped with a look of horror on her face. "Well, then it's easy. Just don't do anything to stab your friend in the flank," Applejack said. AUGH!!! How can I explain this to her without telling her everything? I mean, having to tell Pinkie that she does have a chance is not something that would normally be an issue, Rarity screamed to herself. "Darling, I know that. But what do I do? Should I tell her that I like that pony too? Or should I just keep my feelings bottled up and help her find out if that pony might like her?" Rarity asked desperately. "What do you want? Do you want to help her, or just tell her and talk to her about what to do? And, maybe if you help her, that pony might let it slip that he likes you." Rarity flinched at the mention of her love being for a colt. Applejack didn't seem to notice, "But, Ah think you should just go talk to your friend and tell her everything. It can't hurt, and Ah'm sure she would be happy that y'all are bein honest." "Thanks, I think I'll go find her and talk to her now," Rarity called as she trotted away. ------------ Well, Applejack wasn't much of a help, but who else could I talk to? Rainbow has no subtlety, and Twilight wouldn't know about anything like this from her books. Oh Celestia, why can't everything be as easy as making a dress? She sighed, Well... I suppose I should talk with Pinkie about this. Let's just hope she doesn't hate me... ------------ "Hello Mrs. Cake, is Pinkie Pie home?" Rarity asked as the blue pony appeared from the kitchen. "Oh, yes she is dear. Did you want any sweets, or are you just here to see her?" Mrs. Cake asked hopefully. "Sorry Mrs. Cake, I'm not in the mood for anything right now, but maybe on my way out I'll grab a few cupcakes for Sweetie Bell," Rarity said as she headed up the stairs to Pinkie's room. "Pinkie?" Rarity called through the cracked door, "are you home?" "Rarity?!" called the energetic pink pony as she shoved the door open, nearly smacking Rarity in the face, "What did Fluttershy say?!? Does she like mares?!?! Do I have a chance?!?!?" bombarded Pinkie. "Pinkie, darling, please clam down. I will tell you everything, don't worry... but first, why don't we go inside your room? I love Mrs. Cake, but she doesn't need to know the things I'm about to tell you," Rarity said calmly, guiding Pinkie back inside. "First, there is something I really need to tell you, and I can only hope you wont hate me for it." "Uh Rarity, what...?" Pinkie began. "The pony I love is Fluttershy too!" Rarity blurted, "Yesterday I just didn't know what to do, if I should have told you, or what to do, but now I know that I have to be honest with you!" "Y-you like Fluttershy too?" Pinkie asked in a slight state of shock, "b-but I thought you would like Dashie! You're always staring at her mane..." "Well yes, Rainbow does have a beautiful mane, but as you had put it, how can anypony not love Fluttershy..." Rarity treaded carefully, "I don't want this to come between us. Above all else, I want to stay your friend." "Why didn't you just tell me yesterday? I laid out my heart for you to hear and you even offered to help me, but you didn't bother telling me about something that might come between us? Why did you even help me? Did you just want to know for yourself, and I just so happened to be a convenient tool for it?" Pinkie said, obviously hurt. "I didn't tell you yesterday because I wasn't thinking clearly, dear. I was thinking only of myself... yes, I helped you for my own benefit at first, but I realized that it was wrong, VERY wrong, and now I am asking, no, BEGGING for your forgiveness..." Rarity said on the verge of tears for the second time today. After a moment, head down, she turned to leave the way she came, when Pinkie spoke up. "Rarity, wait. I don't want to lose you as a friend. I mean, the fact that you tried to use me, that hurts, but I can't stand to lose you. I-I wouldn't know what to do if I didn't have you to visit and annoy almost every day! And besides, who else can I talk with about mares if Fluttershy so happens to not like fillies?" Rarity perked right up and ran to hug the pink pony, "Oh! I almost forgot! She does! She does like fillies!!!" "She does?!?! Well, what are we waiting for! Let's go talk to her!" Pinkie screamed, bouncing out the door and down the steps. "Pinkie darling, wait for me!!" ------------ Fluttershy was in a panic, Why couldn't I just tell her yesterday? I was talking to her, and yet, I couldn't tell her! Why am I so pathetic... "Angel, what do you think? Should I tell her?" Angel just stared back, "But, what if she doesn't like mares too? And what would my friends think? I know Rarity would support my love for anypony, But what about Applejack? She's so old fashioned that she might think it's an abomination. Or what about Twilight? This is not something she would have read about, would she understand? Oh Angel, what do I do?" Angel simply shrugged. "Why can't I just say it, why can't I say 'I love you-" a knock on the door interupted Fluttershy before she could confess her love aloud. "Oh, I wonder who that could be?"