//------------------------------// // The Picnic // Story: Fight For Love // by Phoenix Flames //------------------------------// Sunset drove on her supermoto bike to Sugarcube Corner where Pinkie Pie stood there with a picnic basket in one hand and waving with the other. "Hey Pinkie how long have you've been waiting there?" Sunset asked as Pinkie climbed on. "Only two minutes." Pinkie said holding onto the picnic basket. Are sure you'll be able to hold that?" Sunset asked worrying about Pinkie falling off. "Don't worry Sunny I'll be fine!" Pinkie said winking at Sunset when she called her 'Sunny'. Sunset blushed as she recalled Twilight calling her that on the group chat. "Ahem let's just go." She said clearing her throat and starting the bike. "WE'RE HERE!" Pinkie yelled at the others sitting on the picnic blanket. "We know Pinkie we can see you." Rainbow Dash said dryly. Pinkie just shrugged and jumped off the bike and soon everyone was eating their sandwiches while talking about what was going on at their houses. "Twilight didn't you say your cousin was coming over today?" Rarity asked making everyone look at Twilight who looked nervous. "Uh yeah, his name's Blueblood and he's staying over at my house because his mansion is being redecorated again." Twilight said that last word with venom in her voice which didn't go unnoticed by her friends who looked confused. "Aren't ya happy to see ya cousin again Twi? I mean he's family!" Applejack asked not sure why Twilight wouldn't like one of her family members. "I know that and I do love him, well to an extent. But he always causes trouble for our family. Sure at first he may seem charming and a real gentlemen but honestly he's the most self-absorbed person you'll ever meet!" Twilight shouted the last part and then quickly covered her mouth once she realized she was ranting. "Sorry I didn't mean to yell at you." "Its alright Twilight you can tell us anything and if it means you have to yell at us, will be okay with it." Fluttershy said comforting the young girl. "Yeah and if you think Blueblood's really all that bad then we believe you." Sunset said as the others nodded their heads. "Trust me he is that bad just before I came he was insulting CHS's capability as a school, comparing it to Crystal Prep's. He also insulted Lyra and Bon Bon just because they were girlfriends!" The last piece of news seemed to make everyone angry, especially Fluttershy. Everyone at CHS knew about Lyra and Bon Bon's relationship and had supported it because they were both two of the nicest girls in school. "Wow! I would hate to meet him! And normally I love making new friends but this guy just seems awful! Unless... I throw him a party that'll turn his sour mood into a sweeter one and we'll all be best friends!" Pinkie said jumping into the air and making confetti appear out of nowhere. "I doubt that'll work but it will make him feel more welcomed to the town since he's never been here before." Twilight said wondering if throwing a party for her obnoxious cousin was a good idea. "Great! I'll set it up!" Pinkie said with determination in her voice that made the rest of them smile. After a while they all started to pack up and head home and Sunset was the first to ask if anyone wanted a lift home. "I'll go with Applejack this time since I left my cake recipe at the farm. I'm going to need it if I'll be throwing a suprise party for a new friend!" Pinkie said jumping into the back of Applejack's truck. "I need a lift can I go with you?" Twilight asked nervously. "Sure." Sunset said with a big smile on her face which made the others except Twilight giggle. The others waved as the two rode off into the sunset. "Ooh! I hope they would hurry up and get together already, my heart can't take all the feels I get from just watching these two be akwardly adorable with each other!" Rarity said while putting her hand to her heart. "Rarity it'll happen when it'll happen. You can't rush these things." Applejack said in a lecture voice. "I know, I know but those two are so perfect for each other." Rarity squealed then cleared her throat. "Right, now that I've fangirled let's go Fluttershy. We wouldn't want to keep any of your animal friends waiting now would we?" "Oh no they would get so upset if I was any later than I said I'd be." Fluttershy said as she walked next to Rarity's car. So they all parted ways, with Applejack, Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash going in the Apple Truck and Rarity and Fluttershy going in Rarity's car. Sunset parked outside of Twilight's porch and waited for Twilight to come off first then getting off the bike herself. "Well here we are." Sunset said unable to think of something to say. "Yeah. Hey I wanted to ask you something." Twilight said gaining Sunset's full attention. "What's up? Is there anything you wanted because I'll do anything you want me to." Sunset said holding Twilight's hand. "Really? Thanks. " This revelation caused Twilight to blush. She never realised how wonderful her friends were to her until this moment. "I actually wanted to ask if you would do something with me over the weekend?" Twilight asked taking Sunset's other hand. "R-really?" Sunset asked trying to restrain her excitement. Is Twilight really trying to ask me out? If she is then that would mean she has feelings for me too! "Yeah, it's just that with Blueblood coming over my mind has been stressed out trying to prepare for his arrival. I just want to have a day without having to worry about him causing any trouble. And I figured that I should spend that time with you since I feel the most comfortable around you. " Twilight confessed looking down and failing to see the look of disappointment on Sunset's face. Oh. So it's not a date, she just wants to be away from her cousin. Wait why am I getting upset? We're still spending a full day together! And I'm going to make sure she doesn't even think about her problems because she'll be too busy having a great time! "Uh sure, I'd love to hang out for a day." Sunset said trying to keep her cool. "Really? Thank you so much!" Twilight then surprised herself and Sunset when she engulfed Sunset in a hug. Hmm she smells so nice. Like... Lavender. Sunset had a dreamy smile on her face as they hugged but soon Twilight realised how long they'd been hugging and sheepishly pulled away. "Well I'd better go back in. Bye! " Twilight said as she walked inside the house. "Bye." Sunset said to a closed door. "How long will I have to wait for you to notice how I feel about you Twilight? " Sunset asked looking at the spot where Twilight was. She then hopped onto her bike and rode off home. However a mysterious figure was listening to her. He was standing next to an open guest room window and had watched and heard everything. So this young lady has feelings for Twily eh? Ha, ha ha. I'm going to have lots of fun with this.