Lilly's Shipping Drabbles

by lillytheomegawolf

Madness Vs Discord - outakes Chapter 4

The group of colorful stallions stood outside Ponyville in an almost reverend state of silence. The place had certainly changed for the worse since the last time they were here.

Surprisingly it was Fluttershy who broke the silence. "Um.. I need to go check on my animal friends. Poor angel bunny will be worrying her little head off without momma there."

"Okay. Well I guess everypony does have a few things they need to attend to before we set out." Twilight confirmed.

"Cool. I'll go try clear the sky." Blitz added his plan to the mix.

"Mmmmmm! Cotton candy clouds. Bring some back for me Dashie!" Bubble Berry buzzed with his usual unorthodox energy.

“We’ll see Bubble. I don’t know how hard these things will be to move.” Blitz replied to his bouncy friend, taking off like a rocket in search of some clouds to wrangle.

"I'm off to try and make myself look presentable. This mane and mustache are disgusting!" Purity declared.

Ever thoughtful of his own family, Applejack spoke up too. "Ah' had better check on the family. Poor grann-dad smith ain't taking this here chaos too good."

Happy enough that everypony would be able to keep themselves occupied for a few moments while he performed further research, Twilight once more took center stage. "Okay then girl-guys. I guess every pony has a few things they need to take care of. Meet me back here this afternoon at 3. Luna and I have some research we need to take care of."

With that, everypony in the small group of determined travelers split up, seeking out their goals.

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Knock knock knock!

Fluttershy looked up toward the door with surprise, utterly puzzled. Who was coming by at this hour? Not that it was an untimely hour, it was only just past 1 in the afternoon. He just wasn’t expecting anypony, and all of his animal friends were still off doing their thing for the day in preparation for heading out. So, who could it have been?

“Um...coming! Coming!” He called nervously toward the door. But then he retracted. What if it was somepony dangerous and now knew she was inside?

‘Don’t be ridiculous,’ he thought, ‘If it were somepony like that, they wouldn’t be ringing the doorbell or knocking on the door.’

Gulping, the nervous pony trotted over to his front door. The sound of sighs were heard from outside before a voice rang out,

“Fluttershy, it’s me!” Came the now-male voice of Rainbow Dash. “Open up!”

Relieved, Fluttershy practically flew to the front door and opened it to reveal Rainbow Dash...or rather, Rainbow Blitz as he preferred to be known in his male form. The cyan pegasus grinned with excitement as he then bounced on the spot a little bit.

“C’mon, Fluttershy! Even with this crisis, you shouldn’t be cooped up all alone! So why don’t you come with me? We’ll hang out and I’ll show you some tricks! What do you say?” The weather pony wore a hopeful look upon his face as he gazed at his best friend.

“Yes!!” Fluttershy burst, sounding a lot more eager than he intended. Realizing his error, he hid back behind his pink mane and took a step away. “Um...that is...I’d like to...”

“Well, great!” Blitz said with a wide grin. “C’mon, we’ll fly out to our regular practice field!”

Nodding, the butter-yellow Pegasus followed after Rainbow Blitz as the two flew out of his cottage. Neither of them spoke as they flew along, just soaring freely along through the open skies. But much to Fluttershy’s surprise, Blitz wasn’t dashing on ahead like he normally would, but was instead just flying alongside him at a fairly fast pace. It made him feel pretty warm inside, that there were actually moments he didn’t mind slowing down.

His only hope was that he would still feel that way if they were ever in a relationship...

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“Mustache? You shall be defeated at once!”

A razor brushed across the thick purple hairs, erasing them from existence. “Victory is-”

A perfect smile of facial hair spontaneously combusted on his lips.

“Again!”

Yet again, the mustache triumphed.

“It is of no use!”

A sudden banging on the door below caused the fashion king to jump. "Purity? Open up. It's yer friend Applejack here."

A distraught voice rings out from inside, "go away! I'm in no shape to be going out anywhere."

"Please open th' door Purity. Ah' don't wanna buck this thing in." The outdoor stallion let his threat hang in the air for a few moments.

An apple tree closed in on the farm pony, due for a collision course. He bucked the tree as if it were planted, sending the fruit laden object spinning out of control. At the sound of his strong hooves on wood Applejack heard the sound of a pony rushing around inside.

"Ah' Don't want to do that to ya' door Purity." He let the final threat hang in the air, hoping he would not have to carry it through.

A light blue aura appeared around the threatened object. A grim look overtook the face of the aggressor. However, before he could take any action, the enchanted door opened, revealing a very distressed looking fashion prince. Applejacks jaw nearly dropped at the sight. Despite the unwanted change upon the ex-mares life, the stallion before him still managed to hold himself with an air of somepony who knew they were important. But what had really drawn his gaze was how beautiful the stallion had managed to make himself.

"If you are going to continue to wear that shocked look upon your face I will have to ask you to leave." The strict tone told used, told the orange farm pony his shocked stare was unwelcome.

"Uh… sorry about that sugarcube. Ah'm jus' amazed by how darn nice you look."

"Oh please. In this lump of a body?"

Applejack sighed, "yes. Ya' even do a good job as a stallion. Now calm down an' follow me. It's about time for Twi's meeting."

Rarity, or Purity as he had wished to be addressed glanced around nervously then nodded. "let us get this over with then I guess..."

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“Twilight Sparkle... there is something we must discuss concerning our- my sister. I do not feel we should show Celestia to the town. Her condition... it would lower their confidence.” Luna said to Twilight as the pair gathered books.

“Yeah... don’t worry Luna. We’ll get your sis- brother- or whatever she is back to normal soon. If there’s a pony that can do it, it’s you Luna. And we all get done, everypony will think of you as the greatest hero ever!” Twilight reassured. “Let’s just focus on letting everypony know our plan. Hopefully they will have some ideas on how to help us. Then after, we can depart and go save Equestria? Deal?”

“Accepted!” Luna scurried towards Twilight and reached towards the unicorn's saddle bag that bore the crab that had previously alicorn ruler of the day.

Luna cradled her sister warmly and offered a promise, “Celestia my dear sister. I will find the source of this menace and rid you of this curse! I love you with the force of a thousand nights! Twilight and I shall not fail you!”

Luna reluctantly rested Celestia on the floor and followed Twilight outside to face the music.

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The late day sun was low on the horizon by the time the small traveling group of ponies came to a small clearing on the outskirts of the Everfree Forest. The normally terrifying forest was in the middle of transforming into something beyond its normal self. Trees appeared to be preparing for lift off while the shrubbery cowered upon the ground. It was as if the animals who dwelt within were in hiding, none were in sight. Despite the chaotic environment, the small group knew that the worst was yet to come.

“Here’s a good place we can rest a bit, everypony,” Twilight announced to the group, setting his saddlebags onto the ground. “Get a good nights rest and we’ll find Discord in the morning.”

Everypony followed suit, softly murmuring in agreement as they set their possessions down along the clearing and sat down upon the grass to rest their tired legs and muscles.

“I’m going up there to keep watch guys!” Rainbow Blitz immediately took to the skies, looping around and pulling off a few small tricks

Fluttershy however, quietly wandered off to be by himself a bit, especially since he saw a stream nearby. It looked nice and peaceful within the otherwise chaotic surroundings. This would be a perfect distance, to which he could get back to their little designated camping spot, but also have enough privacy to be out of earshot of his friends.

The butter yellow stallion walked along the path to the stream, his head hanging low and his mind jumbled with fear, worry, and sorrow. Fluttershy glanced around him, before he finally reached the stream and sat down in front of it. He stared into the running water, seeing a partial image of his reflection. A sad, weary yellow pegasus stallion with a pink mane was looking back at him.

‘That’s not the face of a brave, warrior stallion...that’s a coward.’ He thought miserably. ‘A coward not strong enough to defend, to fight against the forces of evil with his friends... A coward who can’t even tell his best friend that he loves her-him... Who am I kidding, anyway...I’m not good enough for Rainbow at all...I never was.’

Fluttershy jumped as warm body pressed up against his own. “It’s okay darling. It’s only me.” Purity announced his presence as he gazed glumly into the stream.

“...Oh, hi Rarity...er...Purity, sorry...” Fluttershy stammered, looking away. “...Is...everything okay? You look a little upset.”

The alabaster stallion sighed. “Well, there’s this horrible body I’m stuck with... I can’t get rid of my mustache and two of the most twisted beings are out there, having fun at our expense. Of course I’m a little upset.” The unicorn purposely looked the other way, doing his best to not show off his new face.

“I’m sorry... I...well...I’m in no better position myself, either...” Fluttershy admitted, his bass tone soft.

“Yes...” Purity turned at the sound of sniffling to wipe away a tear from his friend’s soft face. “I notice your new coltfriend has decided to be pig headed and play in the clouds. Typical Rainbow Dash...”

Looking up, Fluttershy could see the blur of blue and rainbow dashing about in the clouds. He sighed, feeling another tear fall down his cheek. “I wish...”

“That he was down here with us?” Purity didn’t follow his friend’s line of thought, finishing the soft sentence off as more of a question.

“...Well...yes...and...he’s not my coltfriend... but I wish he were...” The creamy yellow stallion mumbled, eyes downcast yet again. He didn’t even realize he’d just admitted exactly how he felt.

A moment of silence followed Purity processed the new information. “You know... I could say I feel exactly the same.” A white hoof ran through a soft yellow coat as Fluttershy fought back tears.

This jolted Fluttershy as he stared with wide, teary-eyes at his close friend. “What....?! You mean you....?” He squeaked.

“I like one of our friends too. Yes... She was the most amazing mare I’ve ever met. Daring and brave...” The alabaster unicorn sighed. “There’s nopony else like him. I guess we’re just too different... he would never ask me...”

Lip quivering, Fluttershy turned away and bit down on his lower lip to keep himself from sobbing. His heart dropped to his stomach and he felt his entire form practically deflating. “...I...I see...well...P-Purity...if that’s...h-how you feel... I...I understand... If...two ponies are meant to be...you should go for it...you’ll win his heart over fair and square...you’re far braver and more assertive...”

“Darling... you can be brave when you need to be. I remember you once faced down a dragon and won. Not to mention all the other creatures in Equestria we would have lost against if it weren't for you... I-I think you should try and ask Rainbow tonight...” The unicorn ran a reassuring hoof down his friend’s back. “After all... I think he might say yes. Unlike in my case...” Purity placed his chin on the ground, maintaing his regal persona the best he could, despite feeling downcast.

“But...I....you deserve a chance at love, too, Rarity...” Fluttershy dropped the male name. “...If you really want it, you should go for it...I’ve been too much of a coward to... There’s no way Rainbow could ever love me... I’m not good enough for him.”

“It’s Purity now, darling...” The fashion king found his old name painful, reminding him what he had lost. “Wait... Rainbow?” The regal unicorn made a grossed out face at the thought causing a shudder to run down his spine. As much as the speedster was a friend, that was all he could ever be to the dainty ex-queen of fashion.

Not noticing, Fluttershy wiped the tears from his eyes, trembling. “I’ll back off... It’s okay...you don’t have to worry about me... I want my friends to be happy... I’m just going to need time...I hope you’ll understand that.... I just-”

A alabaster hoof planted itself on the pained pegasus’s mouth, stopping further talk of anguish. “I’m not after somepony as brash and stuck up as Rainbow Dash dear. No no... that pegasus is far too much for an artist such as myself. I...” The unicorn suddenly became highly nervous, glancing over his shoulder at the small group of talking ponies they had left behind. “I-I recently discovered... that the stallion of my dreams was in fact a mare. The most amazing and strong pony I’ve ever met.” Meeting his tearful friend’s eyes Purity forced himself onwards, hoping to be able to deliver his confession before chickening out. “That wonderful pony is...” He leaned in closer, fervently hoping that only his friend would hear what he had to say next. “Applejack.”

Eyes wide, Fluttershy squeaked in surprise. He looked at Purity, before looking away shyly. “O-Oh! I’m sorry, Purity... I misunderstood... Um...but that’s...that’s wonderful! I mean-! Not just because you like somepony else! I mean...! Well...I think...you and Applejack would be great together... Um..y.you two just...really balance each other out nicely...”

“Oh darling... you’re just saying that...” A blush heated the normally white cheeks on the unicorn and feeling rather bashful, he turned away, gazing off into the trees.

“No! I mean it! I mean...it’s not something I’d thought of before, but now that you bring it up, it makes a lot of sense... I think....you should try to ask him...” Fluttershy murmured. “I think Applejack would give you a chance...”

“I don’t think so...” The nervous unicorn felt better for having shared his secret with his friend but still feared rejection from his crush. “The problem here is... I’m sure Applejack is straight. Her-his... his whole family is... they are old fashioned like that.” A long slow sigh escaped him, it almost felt like he had been rejected already, he fought the pain inside, wiping away stray tears that ran down his face.

“Well...has she ever said that? Did she...ever outright say no to you, or to any other mare?” Fluttershy asked.

“I... I don’t think anypony ever asked her out before...” Purity mused into his forehooves, trying to hide from the outside world.

“You still have a chance, Rarity...and as I said...you’re braver than I am.” Fluttershy murmured. “I couldn’t possibly ever have a chance... But you- you do...”

“What in Equestria do you mean dear? Haven’t you seen how Rainbow can’t seem to stop plucking you up and taking you out for flights despite how little you love flying?” Purity finally faced his friend, a confused look upon his face.

“Oh, I love to fly. I really do... I’m just not fast and daring like he is,” Fluttershy murmured. “But it’s not enough... Rainbow needs somepony who can keep up with him... I can’t...”

“If I may have a word in here... I rather think that what he needs is somepony to slow him down before he gets seriously injured. All that speed... I can barely begin to imagine what it would do to his mane....” The artistic unicorn pawed at his mane, making sure it was still in place.

“But that’s something a best friend can do... He doesn’t need me as a lover to do that...” Fluttershy whimpered, eyes downcast again. “I’m not good enough for him, Purity! I never was!”

The alabaster unicorn resisted the urge to facehoof. His attempts at getting his friend to see that Rainbow Blitz appeared to like the shy pegasus were continually failing. Deciding to give it one last go he took a deep breath, building up his courage as best he could.

“Look... Fluttershy... How about... I’ll try and ask out Applejack if you ask Rainbow Dash out first...?”

“I...!” Fluttershy squeaked, wide-eyed and stammering. “I- I...I don’t know...I- Oh...all right. I’ll try. Even if I get rejected, at least you can still try...”

“Do you really think that I will succeed in asking Applejack out?”

“....I think you will... I think- Applejack would try to give you a chance, before saying no...”

“Rainbow will do a lot more than that for you my dear... but I guess that a possibility is better than nothing...”

I hope so, Purity, I hope so... I love him so much...I’d give anything to be with him...” The creamy yellow pegasus whispered tearfully. “And I have to tell him. I will! I can’t stay in the dark any longer! I need to know where we stand!”

“Well, go get him Fluttershy...” A smile lit the alabaster encouraging unicorns face. “He’s right up there now. looking at you...”

A little gasp came from Fluttershy as he looked up. Sure enough, Rainbow Blitz was peering down at them from a cloud, and right at him, it seemed. He blushed heavily.

Two blue wings spread open and Rainbow Blitz began to descend. Fluttershy froze. He was coming right toward him!

Purity smiled.

A soft roar was heard in the distance. Fluttershy panicked, rushing into the nearest bush cover, quaking in fear. Despite how far away the sound seemed, it was the low evil rumble gave away the intent. Something dangerous was now present in the normally peaceful lands of Equestria.

Strong hooves wrapped around the quaking pegasus and before he knew it, he found himself receiving a soft peck on the nose before being placed back on the ground. He gazed hopefully up into the eyes of his helper.

“There you go Flutters.”

“R-Rainbow...” Fluttershy squeaked, looking at the strong pegasus with wide eyes.

“Who else?” The cyan stallion grinned back. “Sounds like we have ourselves a dragon!” He sounded all too eager at the thought.

“Meeeeeeeeep!!!” Fluttershy squealed in fright, holding to Rainbow Blitz tightly, burying his face in his neck. “N-N-N-N-No! I was afraid of that!”

“It’s okay. It sounds like it’s far away. If he comes any closer I’ll kick his flank into next week!” Blitz declared with the utmost confidence.

A little whimper sounded from the quivering yellow pony.

“Yes but what if that dragon has rider on it and that rider just happens to be carrying a Wabbajack?!” Bubble Berry burst into the private moment, bounding around with far too much joy for his implications. “Oh! Then I might get to meet Sheo again! How cool would that be!?!” He clapped his forehooves together, delighted with himself.

Fluttershy wasn’t sure what to feel then. More scared, more upset at losing his chances, or angry. Part of him just wanted to shout to their friend to go away. But he managed to calm himself, trying not to think of it that way. ‘He’s just being Pinkie... He probably didn’t know what was going on...’ “That’s nice, Pinkie...”

“So yea... we should prepare a nice BIG welcome party for him!” The party pony continued bouncing around, adding streamers to the mix.

“Great idea, now go talk to Luna and Twilight about it. I got some- uh... tricks to show Flutters over here.” Blitz said, waving him off. “We’ll plan pranks later!”

“Okie dokie lokie!” The pink prankster hoped happily off, eager to find the spell-casting duo.

Fluttershy blinked. ‘What? ...He’s trying to get alone with me? ….Well, for tricks, of course...but at least we’ll be alone...’

“You two Purity! Chat time with Flutters here is over for you. I’m going to steal him for a bit.”

The fashion king gave his mane a quick swish, starting on his way out. “Nothing wrong with that darlings. I-I need to go find Applejack anyway.”

As soon as the alabaster unicorn was out of sight, Blitz stretched as if preparing to perform some of his stunts for his usual cheerer. “Looks like Pinkie’s going to be the only one who doesn’t have somepony to pitch his tent with tonight. Everypony else is taken.” The cheeky cyan stallion giggled, grinning at his best friend.

“T-They are...?” Fluttershy blinked, his cheeks turning red. “I mean...I don’t have anypony to share with, either...”

“Flutters, you’re sharing with me!” Blitz grinned, walking over to him, stretching his legs as he did so. “And tonight’s apparently going to be pretty cold, so we’ll have to sleep real close together.”

Fluttershy felt a mixture of overwhelmed and yet thanking whatever power out there was granting him this amazing opportunity. “That sounds fine to me, Rainbow... I’d be happy to."

“Great! Now lets head back to the others. We don’t know what strange things a pony can bump into out here.” Blitz began to walk off, hoping that his best friend would follow.

A pout formed at Fluttershy’s lips as he realized that his attempts were futile. He wanted to call him back, but how would he explain why he wanted to remain some ways away from their campsite? Giving himself away wasn’t an appealing option, but he also couldn’t let this slip away.

“That’s okay, you go ahead. I’ll...stay here...alone. Fluttershy turned back to the stream and began to take a drink from it. ‘At least I can think of a strategy to win him over and ask him out...’

“You sure...?” The cyan pegasus turned to face the shy pony. “You aren’t normally the type to just wander off when there’s danger about.”

I just...well- I just need to think.” Fluttershy responded, still pretending to find the stream a lot more interesting.

“Okay. Well...uh... When Fluttershy comes back, please send her to me. I’ll be with our other friends. Don’t get too scared out here pal.” Blitz then continued on his way, heading to the rest of their small group of friends.

Nerves shot, chance gone yet again, Fluttershy sat, staring down at the stream. This was not working out. He just couldn’t do it. Not even the dangers that awaited were enough to motivate him to just go through with it. Even for just the reason to see where they stood.

Lamenting yet another loss, trying hard to think of a good approach for later, it was for naught as a couple more tears slid down the yellow stallion’s face.

‘It doesn’t matter what anypony says...I’m not good enough for him...’

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Rainbow Blitz slowly walked back to where Bubble Berry was talking with Prince Luna and Twilight. Although his eyes were to the front, his mind was on the pony he had just left. Something was causing his shy friend to act stranger than the normally did. It was almost as if Fluttershy were trying to build up the courage to say something but as usual, was failing to do so. He knew that pushing the matter any further would only cause the new stallion to recede even further into his shell, shying away from everypony else. This fact only added to the storm brewing inside and he sighed, flicking his powerful wings in annoyance.

Seeing him there, Purity wandered over to the cyan stallion, keeping as cool and casual as he could. Especially since he didn’t want to give away two obvious factors at hoof...

“Darling, is everything all right? You seem to be spaced out.”

“Yea. It’s nothing. Just thinking. I’m cool.” Blitz did his best to evade the question, continuing his sedate pace back to camp.

Not buying it, Purity followed him. “I spoke with Fluttershy earlier. I think...there’s quite a bit he would rather get off his chest, but he seems to have quite a bit of trouble doing so. He hasn’t the courage, and it’s quite a shame.” A meaningful look was thrown his way.

“Yea, I know. Whatever it... It must be pretty big.”

“Mmm,” The alabaster unicorn responded thoughtfully, nodding. “Yes...there’s...something very important to him that he wants. But he is afraid to try to achieve it, if you will.”

The athletic pegasus cast a meaningful glance toward the unicorn at his side. “Do you know something that I don’t Purity?”

Purity bit his lip, contemplating his options. As much as he wanted Rainbow Blitz to get a clue, he also didn’t want to compromise anything. “Darling, it isn’t my place to say. It would do you better if you spoke to Fluttershy about it.”

“Nevermind... If he made you Pinkie promise anything then you don’t have to tell me. I’ll ask him when he gets back to camp.”

“I think it would be a far better idea to speak to him alone of this matter.” Purity advised. “All that I ask of you, is that you hear him out.”

“Of course I’ll hear him out. What kind of element of Loyalty would I be if I didn’t.” Blitz scoffed at the very idea of walking out on his friend under any circumstance. “Besides... We’ve known each other since we were fillies at flight camp. There’s nothing he can say that will be too much for his best friend.” By now it was starting to sound like the bold stallion was bragging.

Rolling his azure eyes a bit, Purity decided not to argue with him on it. “Perhaps so. But what he has to say may be surprising. Just so long as you’re honest, it should be all right.” The white unicorn then trotted off to assist Applejack with setting up a tent.

“Of course I’ll be honest! What kind of friend do you take me for? I can’t see how anything that shy stallion says could be... that big.”

“Um.... Rainbow...?” Came a soft male bass from behind him.

“Hmm...?” The bold pegasus turned to face the soft sounding pony who had managed to sneak up behind him.

Gulping, Fluttershy hid behind his mane again as he shuffled a hoof along the ground. “I...um...was going to come help you...p-put up the tent...”

“Great. Come on then!” Without a second thought, the speedster took off, grabbed his friend before he barreled into camp, almost crashing into Twilight and Luna on the way.

The ever-energetic stallion planted his friend down beside him as he alighted near the two surprised ponies and a pouncing party animal. Fluttershy blushed, but busied himself by taking out the tent equipment with his mouth.

As his shy friend worked, Blitz turned to the small party of ponies. “Hi guys. Just thought Flutters and I would drop in.” He grinned in a cheeky fashion, waving a hoof at the bouncing pony who eagerly repaid his greeting.

“So you two ARE sharing a tent!” Bubble Berry exclaimed from where he was, grinning. “I knew it!”

“Well, yea. Why wouldn’t I share with my best friend? Who are you with Bubble?” Blitz grinned back with pride.

“Me!” Twilight spoke up. “Luna guards the night, so I agreed to share with Pinkie-Bubble, sorry.”

“Ah’m sharing with Purity.” The orange speaker rounded the corner smiling lightly at his friends. “Ah’m sure he’ll need all th’ help he can get. Like somepony ta stop him from trying ta shave his face.”

Bubble Berry bounded up to the farmer, bopping him on the nose. “But Purity looks stunning with a ‘stache! Why would anypony ever want to cut something so stunning!?!”

Purity huffed and covered his mustache with a hoof.

“Ah’m glad that ya managed ta join us Purity.” Applejack greeted his long time fashion loving friend giggling lightly at the comical sight of the stallion trying to hide his facial hair.

“You would feel ashamed as well if you had facial hair where it didn’t belong!” Purity grumbled.

“Actually, I’d love a stylish ‘stache!” Bubble Berry grinned. “I always imagined myself with a ‘stache if I were a stallion!” His hooves massaged his nose, pretending to style the most epic mustache in all of history.

“Don’t stop now Purity! At this rate... we’ll all want one!” Blitz laughed raucously as the white cheeks of the fashion king darkened.

“Oooohh! A rainbow ‘stache?! That would the most epic and awesome ‘stache ever!” Bubble Berry squeed. “You have to grow one, Dashie! Flutters! You have to grow a beard!”

“Why do I have to grow a beard?” Fluttershy asked, confused.

Purity’s eyes went wide. “Certainly not! No such facial hair will sully Fluttershy’s face!”

“Hey, that’s his decision,” Blitz defended.

Blushing immensely, Fluttershy hid his face in his best friend’s neck.

“I still think we all should try grow ‘staches!” Bubble bounced around eagerly, gazing excitedly at each of his friends hoping for a happier response.

Twilight gave a shrug, not caring either way. Luna looked amused as he merely observed the other ponies. Applejack laughed, finding the idea of growing a mustache to be silly and yet intriguing.

Shaking it off, Fluttershy just went back to work at helping to set up their tent, busying himself from such thoughts that were currently entering his mind.

“We can think of doing something cool later Bubble.” Rainbow Blitz

“You got it, Dashie!” Bubble Berry winked before he hopped off.

Author's Note:

Outtakes from: https://www.fimfiction.net/story/57241/4/madness-vs-discord-stallion-vs-mare/chapter-4-impending-tide-of-chaos

I cut the chapter back a lot when I edited it but I wanted to keep these shippy, silly or kinda cute moments and so here they are to read for those interested.
I think they are worth keeping anyway...

Comments

[Peridork]

I can see why you cut these- while really good, both chapters here, I mean- they would slow the story down to a crawl. A cute crawl, but since the story this used to be in didn't need 8k words of shipping, this feels like a nice medium. Almost thought you were kidding when you said you cut half of chapters 3 and 4 but the chapter lengths here don't lie. Rather fun and cute stuff here. And the mustache bit is still my favorite. Especially with everyone saying they might want one. Really well done all around. But the story these used to be in is probably stronger because its not burdened with this.

[lillytheomegawolf]

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Thanks
The stache is such a good bit I’m tempted to bring it in for a special moment with Rarity but it’s context would be totally different to the comedic moment here.
And yep.. these were long enough that I felt they deserved to live on as their own moments seperate to the main story. They were fun to update..