There was no doubt about it, this was Fluttershy's favorite time of the year. It might not be her favorite day, that being reserved for Winter Wrap-Up when she could see all of her animal friends again after their long sleep, but today felt especially vibrant. Fluttershy decided she would have to tell Rainbow Dash to thank her team for the absolutely gorgeous weather.
A light, happy song filled Fluttershy's heart as she trotted along the path, smiling up at the birds in the trees as she passed or pausing to greet a squirrel or field mouse with a cheery, "Hello, little friend!"
A buzzing sound caught Fluttershy's attention and she paused to glance around. Perhaps a colony of bees were out to gather nectar? It seemed a little loud for that, though.
The sound grew closer and closer until finally Scootaloo crested the slight rise on the path. When she saw Fluttershy standing in the middle of the path, Scootaloo was forced to skid to an abrupt halt to avoid running into her. "Hi Fluttershy!" Scootaloo panted, catching her breath.
"Oh goodness! Where are you going in such a hurry?" Fluttershy asked gently.
"I'm trying to find Rainbow Dash. Have you seen her?" Scootaloo asked.
"Umm...no...I haven't, sorry," Fluttershy said quietly. "She might be taking a nap after her weather duty." Fluttershy looked away from Scootaloo as she answered. She didn't want to make the little filly feel badly for not being able to fly to search for Rainbow Dash in the clouds.
"That's OK. I'm sure I'll find her eventually," Scootaloo said with a smile. Scootaloo got off of her scooter and walked closer to Fluttershy. "Oh, I wanted to see you also. I guess it's good I ran into you. Well, not exactly ran into you, but you know."
Fluttershy suppressed a slight giggle. "Of course, what do you need?" she inquired.
"Well, we have an assignment at school and I was hoping you could tell me about the birds and the bees!" Scootaloo exclaimed.
Fluttershy blinked as a bright blush started to color her face.
"Oh...Oh my!" Fluttershy stammered. "I...I really don't think that I should...I mean, that's really not something I like to talk about with anypony."
"Are you kidding me?" Scootaloo asked. "Everypony knows you're the best at it!"
Fluttershy's blush deepened and she practically trembled. "They...they do?"
"Of course!" Scootaloo replied, waving a hoof casually at Fluttershy. "I mean, who else knows more than you, right? I wanted to ask Rainbow Dash about it first, because she's so awesome and all, but you're the expert. I bet no one in Ponyville even comes close to you. They'd all recommend you, hooves down!"
Fluttershy's mouth opened in absolute shock, but no sound came out at first. When she finally found her voice, it came out in a very hushed whisper. "Oh dear...I...I could never...I would never discuss that in public."
Scootaloo cocked her head, wondering what in Equestria was going on. "I'm surprised Cheerilee didn't have you come give a presentation at class. She has to know you know even more than her about all that."
Fluttershy's pupils shrunk to the size of pinpricks and she visibly wobbled now, feeling quite faint. "Presentation...at school? In front of all the little ones?" Fluttershy felt herself about to swoon.
"Are you OK, Fluttershy? You don't look well at all," Scootaloo asked with some concern.
After several moments, Fluttershy gulped and said, "I...I'll be alright, I just had no idea that everypony thought that about me. It's a bit overwhelming." All Fluttershy wanted at that exact moment was to flee back to her cottage and hide.
"Alright, I didn't mean to upset you." Scootaloo frowned, completely at a loss what she had said that had made Fluttershy so stressed. Birds and bees should have been right up her alley.
"I know, Scootaloo. I...I think I need to go, I'm sorry. I'm sure Rainbow Dash can help you more, she's much more..." Fluttershy barely caught herself before she said "experienced". That was definitely NOT something she wanted to bring up.
"I'm sure she will be much more helpful," Fluttershy managed to squeak out.
"Ok, if you say so. Thanks anyway, Fluttershy." Scootaloo got back on her scooter and slowly steered around Fluttershy before setting off down the path again.
Fluttershy waited until Scootaloo was out of sight before wiping her brow to pat away some of the cold sweat that had broken out. Today had definitely turned into a double-length bubble bath emergency day and the sooner she could get home, the sooner she could recover.
If this fic doesn't end with the CMC being overly traumatized due to a VERY detailed explanation from somepony, I will be disappoint.
3520863 something tells me that will be either pinkie's or twilights fault.
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Eek, thanks!
3520863 my money's on twilight.
Lol, there too innocent for there own good sometimes. Fluttershy will probably be terrified of going outside now...
And she knows rainbow dash is more experienced? I wonder how she knows (insert the trollestia looking smily)
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I'd say Pinkie.
Sweetie Belle will come out with her saddle bags filled with condoms and toys.
Yes yes yes and yes, this story is so going on my favorites list!
Well, this promises to be hilarious. Eagerly looking forward to more.
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Definitely Pinkie Pie. There will be props. And silly noises. And possibly blackboard illustrations.
Heeeeehee. I love it, just my kind of humor. Very well done, sire.
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Poor ol' Shy.
Ah this old joke. Never gets old. Can't wait for each pony to be scarred. Teehee.
3520863 *coughTwilightcough*
I didn't say anything.
I temper my sense of decency in expectation, good sir.
Also, this story is going to get real awkward real fast...and I like that.
Poor Flutters, poor CMC...but I love it!
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Huh. Everyone says Twilight or Pinkie. I can see it wont happen here, but in one chapter of a fic my friend wrote, they tickled tortured Fluttershy into telling them what Wingboners meant and got a full talk on the Birds and the bees
3521015 that's gonna give me a run for my money. Twilight will probably show some sort of homemade sex tape or something and say it's an 'educational' video. But then again, pinkie....
3522072 well this isnt the same fic either.
I'm liking this fic already.
Eesh, this reminds me of my laughable school-age sex ed. When I was Scootaloo's age, I thought you got yeast infections from eating bad pastries. Nowadays I know better. (You get them from touching dirty socks)
I have to wonder if maybe Dashie can show the CMC "Where the colts aren't" videos. (Not that she's into those or anything. Ahem.)
I look forward to seeing how this little tale unfolds.
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I know. I'm just saying while Pinkie and Twilight make the most sense to explain it, it's refreshing to have somepony that is not them do it.
"... but Miss Cheerilee, we tried askin' a buncha ponies about the birds 'n' bees, but they all just kept on talkin' about sex!"
And that's the story of how the Crusaders got their Cutie Marks.
Well, the concept certainly isn't new.
But who cares?
You're doing a much better job with the classic "where do babies come from" story arc than a lot of fanfics I've seen, and I found myself chuckling at quite a few parts. You've written the characters pretty well, and I look forward to seeing this story through to the end.
Oh, and congrats on the feature, bro!
And then Fluttershy discovered the internet.
OMG! MOAR!!!
I'M LIKING THIS IDEA
i don't understand why Flutters didn't tell me anything, after all she does the yearly rabbit count, Flutters has got to be the expert
Speculation of how each Mane 6 will handle the topic:
Applejack - A basic, no nonsense rundown of fillies and colts will leave Applebloom informed, but thinking that her sister misunderstood the question.
Fluttershy - We already know what's she has to say on the topic.
Rarity - She will give dating advice but Sweetie Belle will be left confused just like Applebloom.
Twilight - A no holds barred presentation of the ins and outs of the topic at hand. Applebloom's frustration at not getting an answer that makes sense will cause her to ask Twilight if she can borrow some books on birds and bees. Twilight will oblige, but will be left not understanding why Applebloom started by asking about sex but finished by asking for books about animals.
Rainbow Dash - Not sure what she'll say, as it depends on Scantrel's head canon of both Scootaloo (does she have parents?) and Dash (is she as experienced in this subject as Fluttershy says?)
Pinkie Pie - A lesson about bees and birds. This will be the CMC's main source of information for the essay, as well as Twilight's books, because it is the only one that covers the topic they initially intended to cover.
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Oh, I don't want to give away too much too early in the game. But doubtless Twilight will handle this in her own adorkable way.
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Thanks a lot, and thank you everyone for the great comments! Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine getting featured. I'm a bit beside myself this morning waking up to see this.
I loved the conversation with Fluttershy. It's an old joke for sure, but very well done. Excellent work.
I have such a big grin on my face right now you would run for a shotgun if you saw me looking at you.
ya gotta love youthful innocence
Oh man. That encounter made my day Should I be ashamed about that? Ah well. Most definitely will be following, hope to see more soon!
NEVER SEEN THIS JOKE BEFORE
I MEAN, DAMN, IT'S JUST SO ORIGINAL
CUTIE MARK CRUSADER INNOCENT INTERROGATORS YAY!!!!!!!!!
3525716 All cartoons are secretly about sex.
EVERYTHING is about sex!
Except for sex. That's about dietary fiber and potassium.
By which I mean BIG BANANAS!!
I am laughing...So hard right now...I can barely breathe.
Fluttershy helped deliver babies to her animal friends before.
Oh my goodness gracious this was too funny! Poor Fluttershy haha *favorites*
Oh GODS, poor Shy...this had me laughing, this is going to be good
For a second there I thought Scootaloo was going to break poor Fluttershy... I think she handled it well.
("Are you kidding me?" Scootaloo asked. "Everypony knows you're the best at it!" )
That is where i lost my shit i can't wait to read the others right now!
LL!! Poor Fluttershy.
Poor old Fluttershy!
I can tell at once that this is going to be a comedy of errors!
I know it's mean, but I can't help but laugh as I imagine Fluttershy's reaction to her new belief the town thinks she's the town sex expert. Poor Shy will not leave her house for weeks.
Oh...my... that was so funny. Laughed so hard. Loving this, on to Chapter 3
just read fluTtershy chapter and lagthing like a dolt wait did some just acuse rainbow of getting laid a lot I'LL KILL YOU FLUTTERSHY
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What everyone likes Skittles.
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