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NintendoGal55


I'm a Canadian gal who loves to write. :D

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After the events of the Royal Wedding, Rainbow Dash seeks the company of Fluttershy on the train ride home. Whether to seek proper closure, or just to be near her, isn't quite clear. As they gaze out the window to the rolling landscape of the night, the two Pegasi best friends have a time for their introspection of aspects of the recent past. An introspection into dealing with certain feelings they may have.

Rainbow Dash has come to a recent revelation, and has finally accepted it. Fluttershy is yet to be sure and if she accepts it. Yet, undeniably, something lingers.

Major HUGE credit goes to ugugg93, who has vastly inspired me with these theories presented. Thank you so much!

Credit goes to Waranto of deviantART for the cover picture. http://waranto.deviantart.com/art/FlutterDash-I-need-you-292196634

Chapters (4)
Comments ( 131 )

Everypony loves a little FlutterDash

643866 Agreed and seconded. :yay::rainbowwild:

This... was surprisingly good. Not to imply I just assumed you're a bad writer or something along those lines, NintendoGal. It's just that it's late and I'm tired and saying stupid things. :rainbowlaugh:
Anyway, I really enjoyed this! I hope to see you write more. Good luck! :twilightsmile:

It was kind of short, but I liked what there was. I'll see where you take this.

y'know this is the first flutterdash fic i read and i like it thumbs up and fav

I should find that ugugg93 fellow, and give him a hug...

...

*hugs self* :pinkiehappy:

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Hee! :pinkiehappy: You should indeed hug that fellow! :twilightsmile: :raritywink:

One word... "squee!" :rainbowwild:

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:yay: Awesome! I'm glad it turned out well!

....Yay!

Next up is Fluttershy's side of the introspection! :pinkiehappy: Followed by the ending. :raritywink:

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Well, I hope so! :twilightsmile:

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Thank you, I'm glad it still turned out to be to your liking! :yay:

best flutterdash fic EVER thumbs up

i love rewording rainbow dash:rainbowhuh:

So much d'awww and so much back story. :yay: :rainbowkiss:

Originally, I was going to call you out on how harsh Rainbow Dash was to Fluttershy in that first scene, but after seeing the rest of it I decided that it was fine, and that you worked out of the situation really well.

Hopefully, the next chapter turns out like this:
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XD LOL! Okay, first off, anything with Discord is made of awesome. :pinkiehappy: I'll just go ahead and say that you'll have to wait and see. :raritywink:

As for how harsh Rainbow was, yeah, maybe I did overdo it? But the point was that because Rainbow Dash was unfamiliar with the feeling, especially since it manifested around Fluttershy, she acted out with it as a defense mechanism. Like a child, you know? But yeah, the way it turned out like it did for that scene in the backstory kind of just took a life of its own. XD But I'm glad the rest made up for it!

646849 No, I definitely agree with you :twilightsmile:. It's just like I said; at first I thought it was a little bit of overkill, and I won't lie, there's probably a better way to write out that rant, but afterwards you spent so much time exploring how awkward and uncomfortable Rainbow's crush was making her feel that I realized any complaint would be out of line. :twilightsheepish:

I can't really argue that Rainbow wouldn't act like that, since childishness is one of her most obvious traits, but I guess I'd like to have faith in her and assume that she would act more maturely. I suppose there's a pretty blurry line between maturity and immaturity with Rainbow Dash. :derpytongue2:

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Okay then, thanks! :twilightsmile:

Well, that's pretty much what I intended! To showcase that Rainbow Dash does indeed have a soft and kind side to her, but she masks it because she wants to look "cool" and daring, and again, acting out like a child throwing a tantrum when she doesn't understand what something means. :eeyup:

I'll comment on here to sing my praises as well. The way you tied in the events of the introspection with the events of the actual series was kind of perfect. I had also noticed that Fluttershy and Dash didn't really seem to start to hang out a lot until after Cutie Mark Chronicles, a detail you didn't miss, and one which you reconciled really well. I can also buy that Dash would be that harsh to Fluttershy, actually. In fact, I'm really glad you did that. The obvious tension between the two at first blush is something I don't think enough writers for this pairing acknowledge enough, since the series itself goes there a lot. For me, the appeal of this pairing is the fact that they ARE so different and so apt to clash together, yet, when all is said and done, don't. Basically, you pull this off really well.

So YEAH, I'm really looking forward to Fluttershy's introspection. :yay:

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:twilightblush::twilightblush::twilightblush:

D'awww, thanks! I'm glad I managed to do good with all that and portray the possibilities of the theories! :twilightsmile: Really though, I did notice that "The Cutie Mark Chronicles" was one of the first times they ever had a positive interaction, and also that we learn they've been friends since fillyhood, and that compared to what happened in the past episodes, just seemed like a perfect point in which they truly rekindled their friendship. :twilightsmile: It just made sense! Then "May The Best Pet Win" comes around and introduces them into being more comfortable around each other in a physical way...it was all too perfect!

You're right, too, when all is said and done, they really don't clash! Despite how different they are, it all proves in the long run just how perfectly compatible they are with each other, how their differences can compliment and balance one another. As well as that, bring out better sides of one another. They're just perfect for each other, friends or lovers. :pinkiehappy:

Thank you again for your input!

I'm tracking this. I really am. Because this story is 20% cooler than all the Flutterdash ship-fics I've seen.

Best flutterdash fic i've ever read, All my brohooves are belong to you.

sooooo cute!!!!!!!!!!:rainbowkiss::yay:

Great writing on your part.:moustache:

This is really great and has plenty of interesting detail and history. It's well thought out and well written too! My only grudge is how long it is for something expected to run several chapters. I know a lot of people will disagree, and that's perfectly fine, but I felt a bit overwhelmed at how long it was going on, especially when a lot of the chapter is an recap and extension of already established facts. Once again, I'm not saying it's a bad thing, but it might benefit from being broken up into pieces.

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Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it! :pinkiesmile:
But rest assured, it's only going to be two more chapters before it's over. XD That's the plan anyway, and very unlikely to change. I've already said too much, so I leave you with hopefully to enjoy what's to come! :derpytongue2:

I hope one of them can correctly piece together what to do now. Nice one.

And then they went their seperate directions, never to realize how the other felt with each other. They would both die sad, and alone.

THE END!!!!

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XD Oh dear. Don't make me cry now! Well, my original intention was something close to that. BUT NOPE! My fluffy side took over, and I've got something EPIC in mind.

...Actually, no. Just something that's a mix of ambiguity and yet certainty. :raritywink: Nothing epic, not quite for this context! But if I did, let's see...

A zombie epidemic breaks out on the train, and they must fight to survive, while trying to do the right thing! Their friends are zombies, it hurts them to kill them, but they know they must end their suffering. They meet with survivors, trying to hole themselves where the zombies can't reach or find them. On top of the train? Or do they jump to get away safely? But then what about where the train stops? What if there may be zombies left, and could spread the epidemic across the next town it stops at? What do they do? Escape, or stop the zombies before the train does? When all the while Rainbow Dash struggles to tell Fluttershy how she feels, with Fluttershy frightened and scared, on the verge of tears at every moment, seeking comfort from her best friend....

Train of the Dead or....Undead Mystery on the Friendship Express or...Night of the Living Dead Ponies...

XDDDD That would be something, a zombie epidemic on a train or a plane, let me tell you.

And now that I've gotten off topic, you'll just have to wait and see. XD

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... *works mouth uselessly*...

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:rainbowhuh:

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:derpytongue2: All serious though, I was being silly and trying to see if I could come up with an "epic" idea off the top of my head.

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... Well... umm... that was definitely an idea... and it was epic. Very odd/weird/crazy, but epic.

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XD Then I did my job! It is pretty crazy, though. :derpyderp1: That would be pretty weird and out of context. XD

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Then out of nowhere! PINKIE PIE!!! :pinkiecrazy:

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AAAAHHH! Noooo!!! :pinkiegasp: Oh noes!

And then "HAPPY RAINBOW"!! Just standing there, smiling...as the real Dash and Fluttershy stare in horror!! :derpyderp2:

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I think we lost track on wha the hell we were supposed to be talking about...

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I think we did. XD First speculations on endings, a zombie breakout on the train, the appearance of Pinkie Pie...then Happy Rainbow....hmmm...and it all went off track. :fluttershyouch:

Well, anyway, the point is, I am working on the final bit right now, so you'll see what's in store! And will contain no zombies. :derpytongue2:

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Damn...

Come on Ninjas! Make an appearance!

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xD

Just as Rainbow Dash contemplated what to say next to spark conversation yet again, there was a strange sound. As she looked around, it seemed to be coming from above them. Looking to Fluttershy, it was clear she heard it too. An anxious, yet curious feeling bubbled in her stomach as she wondered what it could've been. Everypony was either asleep or just simply sitting their respective seats and cabins, right? Nopony could've been out, unless it was to go to the bathroom.

The sound came again. It was louder this time, and no doubt, coming from above them. Whatever it was, the perpetrator of the sound was on top of the train.

Within the darkness as it rushed by, on top of the train...were ninjas.

XDDDD There you go!

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... so... awesome... :rainbowwild:

666415 I'm actually planning on writing a zombie fic in the future:pinkiehappy:

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Hee! Awesome. :pinkiehappy: Good luck with that, then! :twilightsmile: Who knows, maybe I'll give it a try too. :raritywink:

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Rainbow Dash contemplated her options. Keep Fluttershy safe in the car, or bring her along. Then again, she had seen enough horror movies to know that splitting up or leaving someone behind where they could be found was a bad idea. She wasn't about to put Fluttershy in danger.
"C'mon, Fluttershy...let's go see what this is about."
Too nervous to object, Fluttershy only nodded, relieved that she wasn't going to leave her alone.
The two Pegasi left the train car, looking into the dark corridor on either side. All the doors were closed, and it was quiet. Too quiet.
Rainbow Dash led the way, with Fluttershy following her.
Behind them...was a ninja...stalking after them.

I will read the new chapter tomorrow after school.

My eyes! The tears burn them! :raritycry:

But seriously, excellent story! It's cute, it's intelligent, it's even characterized well. I spotted the odd mistake here and there, but they're hardly distracting. Can't wait to read the next part!

:fluttershysad: beautiful work if i wasn't tired i would be giving you scootaloo t'know what wth
:scootangel:

I like this. I got HNNGG and D'AWW confused, If you saw the last comment.

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No problem! I honestly didn't know the difference, so it's all good. :twilightsmile:

667565 I generate brohooves at an incredible rate. She has all of them for now, but tomorrow i'll have 200,000 more. If brohooves could be converted to energy, I would power the world.

I can't even... it's just... this chapter... D'AAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!! :rainbowkiss:

And I'm not wrong when I feel like I've read half this chapter before, right? I got nostalgia reading like a third of that.

You're such an awesome writer, Nintendo Gal. I can't wait to see more from you. Not to mention I'm going to read all your other fics too. :twilightsmile::yay::trollestia::scootangel::rainbowlaugh::raritystarry::raritywink:

So many smiley emoticons because that's how great your story made me feel! :pinkiehappy:

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Thanks, Nintend-Gal!... That's how I wanna say your name, so I'll say it like that. Rolls of the virtual internet tongue better! :rainbowlaugh:

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