Fluttershy ended up talking a nap next to me and I'll admit I almost dosed off a few times myself. She was cute when she was asleep, its not very often I'm awake when she isn't so I don't notice it all that much. The sun was ever so slowly going down but I didn't mind I would hate to wake her up and I was enjoying what peace I had now because who knows when something else would happen, hopefully nothing soon. It started to get dark out and as much as I hated to I woke her up. She slowly yet elegantly opened her eyes and smiled at me.
"How long was I asleep?" She rubbed her eyes.
"Long enough for it to get dark." I smiled at her. "You looked so peaceful when you were sleeping it was so cute."
She blushed. "I....um....feel comfortable around you and I feel like I can relax."
"I'm glad to hear that Flutters." I said with a smile and she smiled back. "I think we should head back home what do you think?"
She looked around noticing how dark it was getting "I think that's a lovely idea."
We stood up and started towards the house. I felt like we were being watched while walking through town, I had a feeling it was Rainbow Dash but I tried to ignore that feeling even though I was probably right. After many bowing ponies and minutes we arrived at the house when surely enough the rainbow maned mare came bursting from a cloud and stood between me and Fluttershy.
"I don't know who you are and I don't care! you should back off of Fluttershy right now!"
"And why is that?"
"Because preying on a emotionally vulnerable mare just isn't right!!"
"I see and why don't you inform me on the reason she is emotionally vulnerable?"
"Why you!"
"What? I honestly don't know please inform me."
"What? Fluttershy? You didn't tell him?"
"No she didn't, why don't we talk inside its bound to get chilly."
"Yeah what ever bub." she said as she walk in after Fluttershy.
"It has been a tiring day, wouldn't you agree girls?"
"Yes I agree."
Rainbow stayed silent, glaring at me much like the first time this happened.
"Rainbow Dash I hear you're part of the weather patrol in Ponyville. How was work today?"
"Why do you care!?"
"Just trying to be friendly."
"I know what your trying to and its not cool."
"I assure you that I'm not up to anything."
"Ponyfeathers! I know your type!"
"So you've spying on us all day haven't you?"
"Well...no..I mean..yes but I'm just looking out for Fluttershy!"
"I grow tired of this." I stood up. "You are either brave or foolish for standing up to and alicorn."
"I don't care what kind of pony you are!"
"That much is obvious and I do know what happened, Ezekiel died he was foolish taking on a hydra by himself."
"Th.....that's not how he died."
"I know she lives because of him."
"If she hasn't told you how do you know all of this!?"
"Because I was there. Who better knows the events than somepony that watched them?"
"Y....you were there!?!? Then why didn't you help?!?! I cant believe you!" She flew up to me and bucked me using the momentum to her advantage. I went down hard. "You have the nerve to watch somepo....I mean somebody die and you just watch!"
"Rain...bow hold ugh....hold on."
"Shut you trap I'm talking!" She hit me again. "You are the worst kind of coward there is! I cant believe you watched the bravest being in Equestria die and now you're trying to move in on his marefriend!!"
"....Rainbow......stop..."
"I said shut...UP!!" She reared up to stomp on me when Shadow interfered. "Shadow why are you helping him?!"
"Shadow doesn't think Rainbow pony should do that."
"And why not? Don't you see what hes trying to do?"
"Shadow sees a hurt pony."
She looked at me and was surprised she let her anger get that much hold on her. I motioned for shadow to come over.
"Yes master?"
"Master??" I heard the blue pegasus say quite confused.
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I tried to explain everything to Rainbow but she wasn't believing me.
"Yeah right!"
"Its the truth."
"Prove it!"
"Ok I will. Shadow can you change me back now."
"Is master sure? Master looks good as a pony."
"Yes I'm sure, please turn me back."
He sighed. "Ok."
There was a bright flash and I was a human again. "See I told you."
".....I.....I cant believe it...it really is you!!"
"Yep told you."
"Oh my gosh! I kicked you! I'm so sorry I.....I..."
"Yes you did and It hurt a lot but its partly my fault."
"How is it your fault?!"
"Because I tried to play it out instead of just telling you."
"Well I guess when you put it that way it was."
"Yeah...that was clever though."
"What was?" She thought for a second. "Oh you mean using the forward force from flying when I bucked you?"
"Yep. Well anyway you didn't answer my question."
"What question?"
"How was work today?"
"Oh that question. Well you know same old same old. It was kinda boring, but this so makes up for it!"
"I'm glad that it does but I'm going to tell you something important, ok?
"Sure!"
"Don't tell anypony else I have a surprise planned, got it."
"Got it!"
"Cool well its getting late...."
"Oh right sorry." She started towards the door.
"Or you could...um stay here for the night...if you want."
"If either of you mind?" We both shook our heads. "Cool! We got some catching up to do."
"It seems like it."
We sat down in the living room and talked a little bit before we all went to sleep. Rainbow told me that everybody took my death hard particularly Fluttershy but I already knew that. My surprise should be awesome.
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The next morning was nice. We had eggs and hay bacon, I only ate the eggs hay bacon didn't sound good. I told Rainbow and Fluttershy the plan and they both thought it was a good one. Rainbow left to do her part of the plan, she was to tell the others to meet under the big tree with the bench under it at the park in a couple of hours. In the mean time I was going to take inventory on all of my stuff, but first I need to know where it is.
"Hey Fluttershy?"
"Yes?"
"Where is my stuff?"
"Your stuff? Oh! After the funeral we sort of split everything between us."
"I see.....so who has what?"
"Well I have your rifle, Applejack has the smaller weapon and the thing you carried it in, Twilight has the belt and the rounds, Rarity has your jacket, Pinkie has the strap for your rifle and Rainbow has your vest."
"Has she worn my vest?"
"Well um....yes."
I chuckled. "Oh well." I felt something was missing. "Wait a second......what about my bass?"
"Oh, Vinyl has it."
"Vinyl? Who's Vinyl?"
"You don't remember her?"
"Uh......no I don't...."
She smiled. "That's ok. Shes having one of her parties later tonight. I'm sure she'll be happy if you went."
"Maybe but I don't want to make myself known quite yet." I thought for a little bit. "When is it?"
"She mostly has her parties at night so you'll have plenty of time."
"Cool. Everything should work out then."
"I'm glad." She smiled and hugged me and I hugged her back.
"What would you like to do before we meet with the others?"
"I'm not sure."
"Hmm.....how about we just take a walk around town or in the Everfree forest?"
"I...I think walking through town is a good idea."
"Ok shall we go?"
"Lets."
"Shadow if you please."
"Shadow doesn't like wasting magic energy on transformation spell."
"This is the last time I promise."
"Shadow will hold you to that." And like all the other times bright flash and I'm now an alicorn.
"Thank you Shadow."
"Remember master last time."
"I know Shadow, I would also like for you to follow us ok?"
"Yes master."
"Ok. Fluttershy, you ready?"
"Yes." And we left to walk aimlessly through town.
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It was a nice day, slightly cloudy but nice (It would be nicer if I wasn't an alicorn). We went various shops and visited the market place, we bought enough fruit for a small picnic. It was Fluttershy's idea but I liked the thought as well. A couple of hours has passed and in a few minutes we were going meet up with the girls. We made it to the meeting place with a few minutes to spare and set up the tiny picnic. I hid behind behind the tree when I saw the others coming.
Rarity was the first to speak. "Fluttershy is something wrong?"
"No nothings wrong why do you ask?"
"Well we don't usually meet in the park unless its the pet play date."
"No I assure you nothings wrong."
Applejack was next. "Then why did y'all get Rainbow to tell us to meet you here?"
"Because I have something to show you."
"And it is huge!" Rainbow Dash exclaimed.
"Then what is it darling?"
"Yeah what is Fluttershy?"
"You'll find out in a little while."
"I love surprises!!"
"Yes Pinkie we know." Pinkie laughed.
"He should be ready anytime now."
"He?!" they all said.
I step out from behind the tree. "Yep, he."
All of them except Rainbow, Fluttershy and Twilight looked at me curiously.
"Who in the hay is that guy?"
"I'm sure you'll find you know me pretty well."
"Horse apples how in the hay would I know somepony I never met before?"
"But Applejack you do know me. I know you and everpony else."
"But I don't know you. How can I know a pony I haven't seen before huh-huh-huh??
"Settle down Pinkie." I looked at Rarity. "Miss Rarity thank you once again for the shampoo I feel so much better. You certainly are the Element of Generosity."
"Did Fluttershy tell you that?"
"Nope. She didn't need to I already knew. I know all of your elements."
"I think it in yer best interest to tell us who you are right now."
"My name is True Shooter aka.......hmm.....I don't know.....Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash should I tell them?"
"I think you should."
"Yeah you remember what happened last night." The others looked at each other curiously.
I looked around. "Yeah but there are to many ponies around here." I thought for a minute. "Oh I know! How about the Everfree forest."
"I'm not sure I trust you True Shooter."
"Well Rainbow and Fluttershy do, so why shouldn't you?"
"Or we could just go back to my house."
"No now that I think about it, it doesn't make sense I'll just show you here I suppose."
"Oh please do."
"Fine. Shadow change me back please."
"Yes master." Magic stuff happened and I was a human again.
They all gasped, went wide eyed and tears formed. They all ran up, hugged me and were asking me questions. It looks like I will be telling my story once more.