When Spy took Fluttershy from Heavy to begin his day of taking care of her, he knew he wanted to make an impression. It was silly, he knew, but he wanted her to like him, to like him more than the others. He'd always had a bit of a superiority complex as compared to the others - he genuinely believed he was superior to most of them - and if he became Fluttershy's favorite, they'd have to admit it. He knew it was petty, but Fluttershy was cute enough to make him want to be petty. He admitted privately that it was silly how quickly nine cold blooded mercenaries turned into gooey, eager nursemaids just because this little lady looked at them with love and trust. Spy privately felt - and suspected that it was true for the others - that her love and trust, so freely given, became a geas upon them to prove themselves worthy of it. And he determined that he'd prove worthy first.
To start that off, he did his best to prepare her a gourmet breakfast. However, even with all his skill and consideration, there was only so much he could do with canned baby food. He thought that the delicate china, polished silverware, candlelight, and parsley garnish were a fair attempt...until she ate the garnish. Inside, he was grateful there was nothing harmful about parsley.
After cleaning her up - she hadn't waited for him to spoon-feed her, and had gotten a good amount of food all over herself, and knocked the candle off the table onto the dirt floor where it promptly extinguished - he set her back down in the high chair. He knew he wanted to engage her in some sort of activity, something they could enjoy together. So he thought about the things he did normally, to see what he could adapt to playing with a child.
Espionage...not exactly viable. It would need more participants than just himself and Fluttershy. It would also defeat the purpose of trying to become her favorite if he brought any of the others into it.
Knife play...no. The mess she made of breakfast showed plain as day she didn't have the coordination needed to hold a knife, let alone attempt any tricks with one.
Stealth...now that had possibilities. Fluttershy had already proven capable of seeing through all of his cloaking devices: he'd checked. However, she was a little small to play hide and seek with. Besides, she wasn't usually that energetic after eating.
Spy rested his face in his hand as he thought, dragging his hand down over his eyes. As his hand uncovered his eyes, he saw Fluttershy watching in interest. An idea percolated into his mind.
Walking up to Fluttershy, he bent over and covered his face with both hands. "Where's Spy?" he asked. Hearing her curious coo, he uncovered his face. "Here he is!"
Fluttershy squealed, bouncing happily as she clapped her hooves. She then covered her face with her hooves and tiny wings. "Where's Fluttershy?" Spy asked playfully, glancing around as if he'd lost sight of her. He suppressed a chuckle as he caught her peeking in his peripheral vision. When she spread her legs and wings, he swung back to her. "Here she is!" he proclaimed happily.
She squealed happily again, bouncing with pleasure. Once she calmed down, he covered his face again. "Where's Spy?"
They continued this game for some time. Spy knew it was inanely childish, but he was playing with a child, and that made it okay. Besides, her squeals of joy each time he revealed his face made it worth it. And it wasn't like any of the others didn't act just as childish with her.
"Where's Spy?" he asked once again, covering his face. There was no response. Perhaps she was getting tired. "Here he is-" Spy froze. The high chair was empty. "Where is Fluttershy?" he asked, surprised.
He quickly glanced around the kitchen, trying to catch sight of her or any trace she might have left behind. But he could find no trace. He noticed one of the cabinets hanging slightly open, quickly strode over, and pulled it open. "Fluttershy?" he asked, sticking his head in. She wasn't in there.
He repeated this action with every cabinet and pot big enough for Fluttershy to hide in, as well as checking inside the refrigerator. It quickly became apparent that Fluttershy was no longer in the kitchen. Glancing around, he focused all his instincts as a well trained spy to determine where she might have gone. He felt a strange tightness in his back. Spinning around, he proceeded along the path in that direction, keeping his eyes peeled for any sign of Fluttershy.
Part way down the corridor, Spy encountered Engineer. "Yo, Frenchie," Engineer said easily. "What's the hurry?"
"Ah, laborer," Spy replied calmly. "I am simply playing a game with Fluttershy, but she's managed to get ahead of me. Did you perchance see her come this way?" He turned around glancing back the way he'd come.
When he turned back, Engineer was smirking widely. "Yeah, she came this way."
"Thank you, laborer. I will find-catch her soon enough." Turning, he quickly raced down the hallway.
As he reached the next chamber - the resupply chamber - he found Soldier there. Choosing not to interact just yet, he proceeded to glance around, behind, and under the various equipment scattered around the room. Hearing Soldier's sudden guffaw, he spun to face him. "Was there something amusing?" he asked coldly.
Soldier grinned widely. "Playing Hide and Seek?" he asked.
Spy nodded. "Yes. She must take after me, as she is exceptionally skilled."
"Well, I didn't hear her come in, and if she were running ahead of you her hooves would have made a lot of noise," Soldier pointed out. "So how about searching elsewhere out of my way?"
At first Spy was offended, until he noticed Lt. Bites clinging to the underside of a table. Nodding, he left the room, a bit confused about Lt. Bites chittering happily.
Reaching the control point, Spy encountered Heavy and Demoman. Demoman was bent over, clutching his head, while Heavy gently rubbed his back. Spy tilted his head, somewhat confused. "Is something the matter?" he asked.
"Demoman cutting back on drink," Heavy stated.
"Ah," Spy said calmly. "Withdrawal symptoms." He rested a hand on Demoman's shoulder. "Is it bad?"
"Not so bad," Demoman stammered out. "Feels like Fluttershy's crawling all over me, which is kind of nice."
At that, Heavy - who was now somewhat behind Spy - cracked up laughing. Spy spun around. "What is so funny?" he demanded. When Demoman also cracked up, falling on his back, Spy shook his head. "I don't have time for this." Turning, he left.
Passing under the watch tower, he glanced up. "Sniper!" he called up.
Sniper stuck his head out. "What can I do for you, Spy?"
"Is Fluttershy up there?"
Sniper raised an eyebrow. "Why do you ask?"
"I am...playing hide and seek with her, and she is proving a skilled opponent."
Sniper chuckled. "Seems so. But she ain't up here."
Spy nodded. "Thank you anyway," he affirmed, turning to go. He idly wondered what could have caused the normally serious and taciturn Sniper to chuckle like that.
Passing by Medic's lab, he took a glance in. Medic looked up from his Medi-gun as he worked on it. "Looking for Fluttershy?" he asked.
Spy shrugged. "Yes. We're playing Hide and Seek." Despite the assurance in his voice, he was beginning to get worried. If Fluttershy wasn't in here, then she wasn't in the fortress. He turned away, checking if he might have missed anything.
Medic chuckled. "Well, she's not in here. Best check somewhere else."
Spy nodded. "I suppose." He walked towards the kitchen, passing all the locked bedrooms, knowing she couldn't have slipped past the locks.
Back in the kitchen, he found Scout relaxing at the table while Pyro was preparing lunch. He leaned against the table with a sigh. "What's bugging you, Frenchie?" Scout asked.
Spy stared up at Scout, feeling the despair overwhelm him. "I...I've lost Fluttershy!" he finally admitted, turning around to slump into a chair. "We were playing Peekaboo, but she vanished. I've searched the entire fortress for her, but I can't find a trace! She...she must have gone outside..."
"Either that, or she's better at hiding than you," Scout pointed out. Pyro was chuckling at something.
Spy nodded. "It's possible, I suppose," he admitted, trying not to cry. He leaned back to brace himself against the table...and heard a squeak.
Sitting up again, he reached a hand slowly around to his back, and encountered something soft and fluffy.
Fluttershy let go of her hiding place at the small of his back, clutching his hand. When he brought her around to his face, she threw her forelegs and wings upwards with a happy squeak.
"Were you hiding there the entire time?" he asked incredulously. She nodded. "That's...that's..."
"Yo, Spy," Scout spoke up. "Don't be too hard on her. She was just playing-"
"I'm so proud of you!" Spy crowed happily, cuddling Fluttershy. "You held perfectly still and hid flawlessly right under my nose! I can hardly wait until you're ready for actual training!"
As Fluttershy giggled happily and Pyro laughed, Scout could only shake his head.
And to think, I was gonna go to sleep. Until I saw this update.
is best spy.
Baby Fluttershy's squeels. I bet those could melt actual ice.
D'awwwwwww!
THAT PONEH IS A BLOODY SPYYYyyy.
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4597539 Well, that removes the Spycicle from her potential loadout...
That was hilarious in every way possible and totally perfect
Awwww
D'aww. Another fluffy chapter.
I bet Fluttershy looked like this.
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Best chapter yet!
The adorable meter has grown strong with this one...
Huzzah for Flutterspy!
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Normally, I would HATE The Spy with a burning passion. But this one is an exception.
Flutters pulled a fast one on Spy! That's too rich!
I went to the Doctor lately, I've been having weird white fluffy stuff coming out of my mouth. If anything I absolutely KNEW something was wrong, he asked me when I first saw these symptoms. I told him that it was after reading/looking at something incredibly cute in the internet. The only thing he said was:
"Stop watching that damn show for a while. That may be the trick." That broke my heart... BECAUSE HOW TOO CUTE IT WAS!
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Your long replies tend to be very thought provoking and raise several valid points. In my case, it makes me rethink things about the story, which causes delays in writing. Although in this case it had nothing to do with your post.
And that was the inspiration for this chapter.
This chapter is as funny as it is adorable. Guess Fluttershy can make a good Spy rather than just a Heavy or a Medic
PFFT! that was perfect! Hiding in the small of his back! genius! although how he didn't notice the weight is beyond me.... Cartoon logic!
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Because filly Fluttershy doesn't weigh anything.
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Pegasus magic makes you light as a feather. I'm more impressed by how she suppressed her giggles.
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Thank you--I feel better now. I have no idea if Fluttershy will age in this story but there are plenty of things the mercenaries can do; Spy could teach her dancing and etiquette, Scout plays the ball, etc.
They might even make her a personal disguise watch so they can take her out somewhere. Though this might make her sad, as she sees no other ponies except maybe if the mercenaries all wore a Spy-watch for her birthday.
I doubt canon Flutteshy would become as bloodthirsty as the mercenaries but this is fanon so...Still, Mann vs Machine might be the best way to introduce her to real combat. While killing Blues might be traumatizing, mindless automatons who assault the base in endless waves would probably be okay.
For her own class I was thinking of how Bards grow up on heroic tales and emulate the characters. While often ridiculed as nothing but a mascot and a "Jack of all trades--master of none", they have the ability to assist every class instead of replacing them--they can connect with everyone and bind them. Out of combat Fluttershy would inspire the group to be happy and a family unit, while in combat she may be able to assist them in whatever role they perform. Me, I thought of combining her mobility and upbringing to dispense smoke and fly in a berserker rage if necessary.
Again, if I'm intruding too much on your stories please tell me. I've really had authors who quit their story because I pointed out certain things.
Awwwww, so adorable!
I knew where she was after Spy's encounter with Heavy and Demo, but still, this was a new level of d'aww!
Who will be next?
Tell me it's Soldier!
-Zeph
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I genuinely appreciate your input, and I do have plans for everything you've brought up already.
However, as far as taking her some place...you're assuming the mercs would stop and wonder if they should allow others to see Fluttershy in her natural form...and forgetting Fluttershy's natural fascination with new animals, which humans qualify as.
Also, I sent you a PM regarding your class comments.
#Flutterspy
let's make that a meme! #Flutterspy
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Well, start up the teleporter then. Off to Russia to see Heavy's sisters.
And I didn't see your PM before I replied. My computer only alerts me of posts.
4597784 Nah but why did it say you replied on my comment?
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At first I replied to both you and the author, but then I was afraid it would be confusing so I edited out your comment link.
We need an animator. Why? Team Fortresshy Two: Meet the Flutterspy.
Next up: Meet the Flutterpyro. Come on people, let's make this perfection happen!
4599357 Okay just don't teleport any bread...
>Ecocat<
4597830 Hi, and I agree
>Ecocat<
4600163 Can't wait to see Scout, though...
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No. It was a cat toy. A small ball with a bell in it. Cats bat at it and chase it across the room. Although younger cats will be just as satisfied with a crumpled up piece of paper.
Now we just need a clip of Fluttershy going 'Right Behind You...That is, if you don't mind...' and we're golden.
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Who would do such a thing?
Soldier: I brought along sandwiches for everyone!
((I teleported bread!))
oh..my..goodness. Someone needs to make a pic of baby fluttershy doing the hide and seak motion it sounded so cute
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4602401 Don't you mean... "Hide and Squeak"~?
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Do you mean when she was playing Peek-a-boo?
4603231 yeah thats the one. i knew it was something
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It was the inspiration for that part.
4601404 W-w what?! How much? How long?
>Ecocat<
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I've done nothing but teleport bread since chapter 8.
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...*evilgrin*
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It looks like Fluttershy will get her first pet.
You know, since Heavy still uses a Sandvich I suppose that it's healing properties kills germs.
That, or the salad dressing is just that strong.
4603631 ....!
(Decto here) WHERE!! WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN SENDING IT??!!!?!????????
>Eco-.......<
~Dectodog~
4597429 Once Flutters grows up, we'll just see how her opponents like Flutterspy. Something tells me they won't live through it.
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Invis Watch,Invis Watch
*reads the last part*
Darn.
Fluttershy: the Stealth Master!