Subconscious
Another dream.
By now, Rainbow Dash needed some answers. It had been going on for far too long by now. Something was wrong here. She wanted to know what in the hay was going on with her mind to conjure up these silly dreams.
It was now two days after her date with Blazing Comet. Amidst trying to figure out a way to make Fluttershy feel better, celebrating a fairly awesome date and another soon to come, she was also trying to figure out the dreams she'd been having every now and then. When she wasn't having nightmares, she was dreaming about Fluttershy. A little too much.
Especially since now, she was beginning to like them a bit too much.
Which brings us to today.
Rainbow Dash knocked on the doors of the Golden Oaks Library, waiting impatiently for Twilight or Spike to answer the door. After hearing the door unlock, the door then opened to reveal Spike, who grinned.
“Hey, Rainbow Dash! Wait, don't tell me...you're here for the new Daring Do book?” Spike guessed, winking.
“No, I'm here to see Twilight about-wait, did you say new Daring Do book?” Rainbow grinned then, mood changing. “Well, now that you mention it, definitely! Lemme in! I want it! Gimme!”
Spike laughed, stepping aside to let her come in, then closed the door once she did so. “Okay! Twilight's in her room, I'll go get her for you.”
Rainbow nodded as she watched the little dragon go on upstairs to living quarters of the library, then sat down on the floor to wait. She felt a bit antsy, and hoped her friend could help her out with this whole mess. Moments later, Twilight came downstairs with, unsurprisingly, a book being levitated by her magic. She smiled kindly at her friend, placing her book on the floor beside her.
“Hi, Rainbow Dash! I haven't seen you in a while. How's it going? Did your date with Comet go well?”
“Yeah, it went fine! We'll go out again when we're ready to! But more on that later!” Rainbow smiled. “Now on to business! VERY important business! First things first. Daring Do. Gimme!”
“Hey, I haven't read it yet!” Twilight giggled, shaking her head as she went over to the bookshelves.
“So what? You have a million other books you want or need to read, I think taking just one won't make a difference!” Rainbow pouted. “Now gimme!”
“All right, Rainbow,” Twilight shook her head with a chuckle. She levitated a book out of the shelf, placing it in front of the Pegasus. “Here you go! Daring Do and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull!”
“YAY!” Rainbow cheered, grabbing the book and hugging it. “All right! Daring Do, here I come!”
The Unicorn chuckled before she sat back in her original place, curiosity overtaking her features once again. “Now that we have that out of the way, what did you want to see me about? Spike mentioned you wanted to see me for something other than the book.”
“Right, well...” Rainbow placed the book down on the floor beside her, twiddling her hooves a bit nervously. “I kinda...wanted to ask you some things. It's about dreams.”
“Really? Well, I'm actually reading a book right now about some elements of psychology!” Twilight said, indicating her other book. “So this could be right up there, too! All right, what do you want to know about dreams?”
“Well, just, how do they work?”
“Oh, nopony knows for sure. It's a bit of a mystery, you know? Because our brains still function fully, even when we're sleeping, it's part of why we have dreams. Some would say that they're something of a hallucination, except you're asleep and completely unaware. Others say that they're rooted in our subconscious. As an extension of that ideal, because our minds are filled with all kinds of information and memories, it's no wonder they can come off as mixed jumbled images we sometimes can't comprehend. Kind of like when we're awake and our minds are going awry and trying to think straight when we can't. Sometimes they say that what you eat before you go to bed can affect how you dream. Commonly, if you eat something that's hard to digest for whatever reason, oftentimes they can cause crazy dreams and nightmares. Of course, that does work differently depending on the pony.”
Rainbow bit her lip, taking that in with a nod. “Okay... Do you think that dreams can...kinda tell you things, or represent something you want or don't want?”
“Well, again, the cause and effect of dreams are not conclusive,” Twilight said thoughtfully. “We can't exactly help what we dream. Except for lucid dreams, where you're aware of the dream and can sometimes manipulate them, but that's a whole other story. The point is that for the most part, what we dream isn't exactly something we can control. That's all part of the mystery, really. But as for telling you things, well, like I said, it's very likely they are rooted in our subconscious. Something we're not quite aware of, and may appear in our dreams in a vague or vivid way. So...why are you asking? Are you having bad dreams? Weird dreams?”
“No, they're not bad,” Rainbow shook her head. “I keep having these dreams about...”
“About?” Twilight prompted. “You can tell me, Rainbow. What are you having dreams about?”
The cyan Pegasus hesitated, but knew that she had to talk to somepony about it. And who better than one who could give her some logical answers? Twilight was just the pony she needed for this. To finally get to the root of why she was always dreaming about Fluttershy like she was.
“Fluttershy. Those particular dreams all had Fluttershy,” Rainbow said, her voice dropping a bit.
“So, you're dreaming about Fluttershy,” Twilight surmised, raising a brow. “And what's wrong with that? I think we all have dreams about our friends and families.”
“No, you don't understand! These dreams with Fluttershy, lately...they were all...ROMANTIC! In the dreams, we were in love together! There was even one where I was MARRYING her! And even though I sometimes tried to deny everything, there was always something that made me snap and I knew I loved her!” Rainbow held her face in her hooves, squeezing her eyes shut. “I don't understand them! I'm with Comet and I love her, but Fluttershy invades my dreams!! And I don't know why!”
“Well, sometimes, it's believed that our dreams can reflect something we saw or know about,” Twilight offered. “Why are you so freaked out? They're just dreams.”
“I know that, Twi! But they're so vivid! So REAL! I never knew I was dreaming until I woke up!”
“That's nothing new. Sometimes we really can feel like we're not even dreaming, but realize we were when we wake up.”
“I know, but, it just...I don't understand! I know Fluttershy loves me and that's pretty been my conclusion about why I was dreaming about her at first. But there's a few now, it's been happening a lot! And I don't have any idea why I suddenly like her that way in my dreams! I haven't even seen her since the date and I STILL dream about her!”
Twilight thought for a few moments, raising a hoof to her chin. “Well...do you like the dreams you have of her?”
“Of course I do!” Rainbow said with no hesitation. “That's why this is scaring me! I really like those dreams, Twilight...I can't help it! Fluttershy...she's just so much happier than I'd ever seen her in these dreams. She's always smiling and singing and so sweet...she's just her old self again, but so much happier in them. I can't help but enjoy them because of how happy she is,” she began to smile a bit at the thought, even in a somewhat dreamy way.
“So, why is that a bad thing?” Twilight pressed.
“It isn't! But the fact I'm enjoying romantic dreams with Fluttershy has to be saying SOMETHING! I have a girlfriend and I'm having romantic dreams about another mare! My best friend! What the hay do you think that says about me?!”
“Well, for one thing, you've been really upset by how much you hurt Fluttershy, right?”
“Duh! Of course I have! I feel awful!” Rainbow pouted.
Twilight smiled. “So...don't you think that because Fluttershy is happier than she's ever been in your dreams, you can't help but like that? You're happy to have some kind of an escape where she isn't sad anymore?”
“...Well...I guess that makes sense,” the cyan mare said thoughtfully. “I always do feel glad to see her that happy. ...But it isn't the same, Twilight. Not like in real life. I want to see that beautiful smile of hers for real, when she's really happy.”
Still smiling, the lavender unicorn gave a little nod. “That's perfectly understandable, Rainbow. So, maybe, your dreams just kind of project your desires to make her happy. And maybe, in your dreams it just takes it to the next level by creating a world where you love her back.”
A soft blush tinted Rainbow's cheeks. “Yeah, guess that could be it.”
“Or...maybe you're actually in love with her and your dreams are trying to tell you that,” Twilight quipped, giggling a bit.
“WHAT!?” Rainbow cried loudly, falling over onto her back as she lost her balance. “Whoa whoa whoa! No way! I can't be in love with Fluttershy! I'm already dating Comet! No! No no no no!!” Now she felt her cheeks getting hot, which already was a bad sign.
Twilight laughed a bit, smiling. “Your reaction's beginning to tell me otherwise, Rainbow.”
“I'm NOT!” Rainbow yelled out, sitting up again. “As a friend, in a platonic way, yes. I do. She's my best friend! I've known her since we were fillies! But no no! I love Fluttershy, but I'm not IN love with her!”
“I'm just teasing you, don't worry,” Twilight assured, giggling. “More than anything, I was also saying that usually this kind of thing is a possibility. Our subconscious is the area of our brain that we are not fully aware of, but is still present in how we feel about things. So because our dreams are possibly rooted in our subconscious, it would be a possibility that it's a way of telling you something that you're not consciously aware of.”
Exhaling, Rainbow Dash managed to compose herself enough to calm down. What Twilight was saying now made sense and wasn't a completely ruled out possibility in a situation like this. But at the same time, she knew it couldn't possibly be true.
“I know what you're trying to say, but it can't be that. Fluttershy and me? It just wouldn't work.”
“Can I ask why not?”
“We're too different. There just wouldn't be anything. Sure, they all say 'opposites attract', but how true is that?”
“Well, you're not entirely wrong. There does still have to be common ground and a good balance between your differences and your connections,” Twilight told her. “But if I can say something, I think you and Fluttershy mesh really well.”
Rainbow hesitated, then looked at the unicorn. “You think so?”
“Well, yeah! I think if you gave her a chance, and I'm not at all saying you should, you're already dating Comet! But what I mean, hypothetically, is that if you did....well, I think you guys would make a nice couple,” Twilight smiled a bit.
“...Well, I guess that's a nice sentiment all the same, Twi. But I'm not good enough for her. Not at all. She needs somepony who will make her happy, love her unconditionally, and who would be as rooted to the ground and around the animals as she is. ...I'm way too fast for her. I need somepony who can keep up with me, and she needs somepony who can slow down like her,” Rainbow sighed, looking down at the floor. “It's okay, I've known that all along, and it's pretty much been established before I even knew it!”
Frowning a bit, Twilight cocked her head. “So...if you know that and even accept it...then why do you look so sad?”
Stricken by the question, Rainbow gaped, and then squeezed her eyes shut to try to block out any implications that entered her mind.
“I don't even know anymore, Twilight. I guess...sometimes I just wish I could make her that happy. ...Anyway, do you know where Fluttershy is?”
“I think she's at Sweet Apple Acres right now. Why?”
“...I need to see her. I really have to see her now. And I'm going to do all I can to make her happy again.”
Wandering around the fields of Sweet Apple Acres after having done some chores to help out Applejack and Big Macintosh, Fluttershy was given a reprieve for a while since they were harvesting some of the apples. Applejack could see that she needed some time, and told her to just go walk around the field.
“Walkin' does wonders! You even think better when ya do!” She had said.
Deciding to take her up on that for now, Fluttershy decided to do so.
For probably the millionth time, she wondered if she would ever move on from this. All she felt in the past few days since her disastrous confession felt sorrowful. She barely even smiled! Even her animals friends were getting more and more concerned about her, especially since Angel started to rally them up to start taking care of themselves for a bit since she wasn't quite fit to do so herself. She didn't sleep very much, even her eating habits lessened. Her mane was limp, her eyes dull, and it felt as if her coat lost its bright splendour.
All she ever wanted was for Rainbow Dash to be happy, to achieve her dreams and do whatever she wanted in her life. She wanted her happiness so much. But why was it so hard to feel that now? Was she really going to feel sorry for herself the rest of her life? The loss of what could've been?
Even if she did confess her feelings before Rainbow went out with Comet, it was likely she would have been met with the same results. Minor details slightly altered, but the same thing. She didn't love her back, and liked Blazing Comet. In other words, rejection.
But if the sacrifice of her own happiness was what it would take to make Rainbow Dash the happiest pony alive, so be it. She just had to muster the strength to let it happen.
Sitting on a hill within the fields, amidst apple trees, with the view of the fields and trees beyond in her vision, Fluttershy relaxed herself. The air all around her; the trees, the apples, and the fresh grass filled her nostrils. Sounds of the birds chirping, cicadas buzzing, and the wind whispering within the leaves of the trees was all music to her ears. Below her hooves was the soft grass, tickling her coat with each movement. The beautiful smells and sounds of nature continued to soothe her spirits and her body, wrapped in a warm yet expansive cocoon.
The breeze fluttered her mane, the blossom-pink strands dancing along the wind's flow.
As she closed her eyes, absorbing nature's gifts all around her, it was then a song rose in her heart. She opened her mouth to sing, with softness, barely getting the sound out, but still carrying beautifully.
“I hope you hear me
I hope with all my heart you see
Just how much I love her so
But I ask not for that, you know
All I ask is her smile
To bring her life that extra mile
Please bring her this light
I ask that you give this with all my might...”
From a way's off, Rainbow Dash flew all over Sweet Apple Acres, searching high and low for Fluttershy. If she was even still there. Her next try would be her cottage, but there was a lot of the farm to check, so she didn't give up just yet.
Higher she flew, though close to see the ground with no problem. Anywhere that her yellow, pink-maned friend may have been, she would see her. She only hoped that Fluttershy would be willing to see her, to hear her out. But if there was a chance she didn't, she would back off.
But the thought of it stung her heart. Would she really be unable to have both? Her best friend and her marefriend? Would she really only be able to choose one? How would anypony make that kind of choice?
No. Rainbow Dash refused to believe that Fluttershy would put her into that kind of a position. Their friendship lasted through so much over the years, from bouts of impatience and disagreement all the way to their minds warmed at the hands of Discord. She would not let this tear them apart.
Eventually, catching sight of Fluttershy, she paused and lowered herself to the ground. Before she could approach, she was stopped by hearing her singing. Actually singing to an unseen audience.
“Power of Love, hear me say
That though my heart will never stray
All I ask is her happiness for all time
Bring her this gift as the bells will chime
Keep her, protect her heart
And let me do my part
Power of Love, listen to my plea
Do this for her, though not for me...
Many ask for some
Others ask for more to come
Most may ask for less than more
Others may ask to the core...”
Captivated, all Rainbow could do was...listen. The creamy yellow Pegasus just sang so beautifully. It had been some time since she heard her sing. Her song, though it contained the same kind of heartwarming passion and strength as when she sang with her about finding a pet, this was not the same thing. Gone was the excitement and happiness in her voice. All that was left was wistful sorrow.
Was she singing about...her?
“I ask for nothing, I can get by
All I ask is for her heart to fly
In all my years I can see
What is truly meant to be
Though I cannot be as I wished to be
Though now she will forever see
How she is the wind beneath my wings
How she knows it is her that for my heart will sing
Power of Love, hear what I say
Bring her happiness day by day
A love so true, I know
Keep this love within her so
Give this to her, oh Rainbow Dash
My love, to whom my heart races in a flash
May she forever be blessed upon with this
Though it is her love I have missed
I cannot be the wind beneath her wings
I cannot be the one to bestow the love her heart sings
I cannot give her as I wish that I would
I cannot be the one who could
Rainbow, my love, hear where I come from
Be happy for all time to come
Know that though I love you so
It is not I who can be yours, no
Oh Power of Love, hear me say
That I will love her for all time to stay
A time will come for when all is well
Even though my love surely will swell
Her happiness, give her this
Though it is not I who she will miss
Give her happiness for all time to come
Bring her the gifts of love and then some
Be happy...Rainbow Dash...”
Tears.
For yet another time in their lives together, Fluttershy had managed to reduce Rainbow Dash to tears. She was even sniffling, trying to hold herself together after hearing the touching words to her song. To think that all she wanted was the strength to be happy for her. That she wanted the “Power of Love” to be forthcoming.
'What did I do to deserve her unconditional love?' Was all she could think.
Unable to take it any longer, the cyan Pegasus crossed over to her best friend, slowly, so as not to startle her, but enough to signal her presence. She wiped her eyes, looking up in time for Fluttershy to turn around and look at her. No words were spoken between them. They just looked at each other, eyes locked, unmoving.
Rainbow moved first. She lunged forward, embracing her best friend in a tight hug. Holding her as close as she could, unwilling to let her go. She just wanted to lose herself in her warmth, her touch, and her scent.
Oh, her scent! Rainbow always loved the way Fluttershy smelled. She smelled like flowers, like a beautiful spring day surrounded by all kinds for flora. Every hug or moments of closeness with her always brought upon her wondrous flowery scent, a joy to smell any time of the day. It was just so Fluttershy, hooves down, no contest. All their lives together, she just loved how she smelt.
Joy overtook her when she felt Fluttershy's forelegs wrap around her as well, holding her closer. Welcoming the contact, the cyan pegasus snuggled into her friend and buried her face in her mane, crying silently as she could. Judging by her best friend's trembling and the moisture she felt on her neck, she was crying too.
“Or...maybe you're actually in love with her and your dreams are trying to tell you that.”
Rainbow Dash nearly stiffened at the memory of Twilight's playful quip. How it could've been a possibility. She wasn't exactly opposed to the idea in principle, but there was just no way she was in love with her. Not like this. Not when everything just didn't make sense about the idea. While it was true you couldn't help who you fell in love with, it couldn't be.
'No, I don't...I can't! I'm with Comet. I can't hurt her like this. She's been so awesome to me...and she's perfect for me. I can't do that to her. Fluttershy's my best friend, that's all it is. I am NOT in love with her! My dreams are just messing with me. That's all.'
She tried hard to push those thoughts out of her mind. None of it mattered now. None of it. All that mattered to her was the sweet pony she was holding right here in her forelegs. Not even the rain that began to fall around them was enough to deter her. Rainbow ignored it, she wanted nothing to ruin this moment.
“I'm sorry, Fluttershy! I'm so sorry!” The cyan mare uttered, holding her closer and trying to choke back sobs. “Forgive me, Fluttershy...”
Silence. Only the rain all around them provided any source of sound, which then worried Rainbow. But when she felt Fluttershy's hoof run up her back, her head nuzzling into her neck some more, it was all it took.
“There's nothing to forgive,” Fluttershy whispered. “Please don't cry for me.”
Sniffling, Rainbow held her tighter, but pulled her head back a bit to look in her eyes. “But I hurt you, Fluttershy...over and over, all I did was make you feel miserable!”
A smile, though saddened, gently spread on Fluttershy's face as she gently nuzzled her head into her shoulder.
“No you didn't. It's just my heartbreak...I know you would never try to hurt me on purpose. I'll be all right, Rainbow.”
“...I heard you sing a bit,” Rainbow admitted, holding her close again. She sniffed her again. The smell of the rain coupled with her sweet floral scent was all but intoxicating to her now. “That's one of the sweetest things you'd ever done for me, Fluttershy.”
“...I mean it, too, Rainbow...I...I need time to feel better, but I want you to be happy. I truly do.”
Pulling back, then gently bringing the creamy yellow Pegasus' face to meet her gaze, she felt a big smile cross her face.
“I believe you,” was all she needed to say.
Even with the rain falling around them, neither seemed to care. For however long this seemed to be, Rainbow wasn't sure, all she knew was that she could not take her eyes away from her. Despite the tints of sadness in her eyes, Fluttershy did still look as bright and radiant as ever as she smiled at her. Not quite like in her dreams, but far better. Nothing could beat the real Fluttershy when she was happy.
Her mane was plastered against her head, wisps of it against her face and around her eyes. With little hesitation, Rainbow reached over to gently brush them back. Just to clear Fluttershy's sweet face. Had her mane been dry voluminous the way it usually was, it would have been framing her face in a the shape of a heart. She really was just so beautiful. In a quite a cute, graceful, sunshine kind of way, to say the least.
Despite her resolve, her hoof remained against her cheek. She knew this was wrong, she had to stop and let her go, because all she was doing now was likely leading her on. It wasn't right. She could never do that to her. Quickly, she lowered it, but didn't take her gaze away from her best friend.
'How'd Fluttershy get to be so beautiful...' Rainbow mused.
She could feel her heart pounding, her insides warming up, her muscles relaxing, and her stomach quivering. What was this? Why was she feeling...nervous? Yet happy? This was her best friend. Since when did she ever make her feel nervous? It didn't make sense. Impulses were coming over her, some she only ever had felt around Comet. Only, there was a tint of passion she wasn't sure was present before.
'No no no no! This can't be happening! I can't do this! I can't want to kiss Fluttershy! That's cheating! Comet would be hurt! And Fluttershy would be hurt! Why the hay would I kiss her? ...I mean, not that I'm against that...DARN IT! I can't do this! I have to get away! I have to get away before I might-'
“There ya are, Fluttershy! Been lookin' fer ya! An' Rainbow Dash, too!”
Both Pegasi turned, seeing Applejack coming over to them along the hill, an umbrella strapped along her back. She looked at them with mild confusion, clearly unaware of what was going on.
“It started rainin' an' Ah knew you were still out here, Fluttershy. C'mon inside, don't want ya gettin' sick! You two, RD. ...Ah gotta talk to ya, anyway.” the orange Earth pony shot her a pointed look.
Swallowing, Rainbow nodded. “Got it! Let's go, Fluttershy.”
“Right, I'm coming,” Fluttershy nodded.
All three ponies ducked under Applejack's umbrella, heading back for the house. The entire way, all Rainbow Dash could even think about was the entire moment between her and Fluttershy. She was trying all she could to make sense of it, but at the moment, was coming up short. No answers could be given, to say the least. All she could do was try to fight back the urge to blush, as well as the urge to force out the thoughts of what COULD have happened.
I wrote the song myself, I called it "Fluttershy's Plea" X3 It's very loosely inspired by "God Help The Outcasts" from Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame
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I am going to slam this with an illegal "FIRST!", then read.
I love where the story goes!
Awwwwww...
Highlight of my day this is... I was expecting a small winged pegasus filly to invade the scene but Twilight defiantly made up for it.
I liked how she managed to prompt dash but not push her too hard. It left Dash with ... suggestions... and didn't make her feel like she was under attack. I rather suspect her replies to Twi were her being defensive like she often is, trying to hide her developing love of Fluttershy rather than fighting back an actual attack. Good job.
I'm so glad I stayed up and waited for this update. I waited all day hoping you would keep up the super fast pace of releasing these. The chapter itself is beautiful, but its the second half where you really dug into the emotions and you did it well. RD is softening up nicely. The song was cool too...
within the context of the story it certanly is something she would do and it is very sweet. I like how it allowed Flutershy to tell Dashie how she's feeling without knowingly telling her face to face. Now all we need is for Dash to finally mare up and respond in kind. But true to form, what with Rainbow Dash being Rainbow Dash and all... RDs stubbornness won't let her yet. 
but didn't. She wanted to though and I like how she is feeling something more than she gets out of Comet. The scales are starting to tip... Does this mean that next time she sees Comet she finds herself wishing that she was with Fluttershy instead? That would be 
awesome... especially if she lets something slip.
I loved the moment where RD almost... almost kissed Fluttershy...
It woud be super awesome if they are forced to spend the night in AJs barn and the two pegsui get to snuggle... just saying. But it could induce more feelings for her love that she trying to hide.
I'm hoping for breakup in 3 chapters time. At least with the way things are playing out at the moment. Your pacing is still magic
Just wondering... but isn't this a mistake?
"Why the way would I kiss her? " - Why the hay....
Apart form that. I've already read the second half twice because its so squee.
What I think I like most about this story is that I know where its going to end up but I don't know how its going to get there, not a clue... just a whole lot of thoughtful speculation. More importantly, you have also pulled off the twists and turns with about as much strength in the emotions as I could ever hope to achieve in my own writing and its in the emotions that you truly engage your audience.
And... Finally... this leads me to my final point.
Seriously... when this things a completed work of art, any time I re-read this (and you can be sure I will) I'm going to need a box to tissues and a sound proof room to help get me through it with its vast array of strong, meaningful, highly strung emotional moments.
P.S. I'm not sure if my thoughts/speculation have helped you with your ideas. If its not helping, just let me know and I'll stop taking up so much screen space with my posts. But if you do enjoy this and I am helping you then I will gladly continue... if you like. (The strong Fluttershy side to me... what can I say...)
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I am blown away. You just...wow. I do NOT know how to respond to all of that. It's just...awwww!! Thank you SO much! Your comment was lovely! 
Your insight on some of the subject was very well put, and just about everything was fun and spot on. 
Thank you so much! ^w^ I appreciate it, I really do! 
You really are helping, and I enjoy our speculations and insight! Please! Don't hesitate to share them with me! I love when readers offer their perspectives on the story! I enjoy it because I'm glad the story is good enough for the readers to engage and use their imagination! It's wonderful!
Scootaloo will appear in the next chapter! X3 Don't you worry!
And as for the cuddling, wow. XD You are psychic! It won't be that particular scene per se, but there WILL be snuggling between them! You'll see why soon on!
I'm glad you're enjoying the journey! Yes, I think the readers of this know how it's going to end. It's a lot like Disney films. Yeah, we all know they WILL have something of a happy ending or that the two leads meant to be lovers will get together in the end. But what makes them special is the journey getting there, and I think we can enjoy a story even though we know how it ends. A lot of stories start that way and are then told in flashback, which in turn answers our questions!
And the emotions, I'm so glad they've been working well!
Thanks for that!
So now we see that Rainbow Dash IS indeed starting to develop feelings for Fluttershy that she may have actually been previously unaware of! :D Yep! But her stubborn mind isn't quite letting her...Nnnope! Not quite! You'll see how it goes along the way! The scene with Twilight worked out well, I'm glad!
Thank you again! OwO
I just must say it!
It's just amazing!
How is it even possible for you to write such touching, great things... and to do it so fast?
I don't get it! But I love it! Your writing skills are wonderful!
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Yay! I'll continue to do this then. I look forward to more.
Well consarnit, this was depressing!
I was expecting a couple of awkward moments and some tearing up, but never to this level of heartbreak. So instead of getting weepy-eyed, I will make this stoic face instead: 
AJ is about to throw the Rainbow down. Ohhh you go, girl!
(Lol no not really)
Yet another groundbreaking chapter. May you prosper in the next one as well!
Dam it Applejack
But in hindsight she did save Dash from kissing Fluttershy it would of only made things harder for everypony involved
Wow I love where this story is going!
Also Fluttershy's song was amazing!
It's so beautiful and sad!
I would have made a comment earlier but when I got up on the morning to read your story I saw we lost power! It didn't come back on until 12 P.M.! Anyways, love the story, keep up the good work! Applejack, I wonder what she is gonna say.
and remember, stay
GREAT! 
*Sniff* Why is my face wet? ... Oh great... you made me cry
Excuse me while I lock the door... If you haven't derived from my previous statement, the emotions that you can instill in a person through your magical way of words is wonderful. The song that you wrote was beautiful and really fit the scene well. And it pushed my emotions right over the edge. I don't think there has been a single scene that is unnecessary in the story so far and this chapter is no exception. I adore how Twilight's playful joke about Rainbow loving Fluttershy being the cause of her dreams was nothing in Twilight's head but to Rainbow it began a slew of questions that would ultimately lead to the heart-wrenching scene toward the end. It's quite entertaining that Dashie's mind truly wants Fluttershy' but she is just delaying the inevitable! I need my FlutterDash! Which brings me to my next point (sorta), the wonderful pacing! Oh god... not for one single second in the entire story did it feel rushed or too slow. That takes some sort of magical talent. Sigh, I told myself I wouldn't write my garbage reviews but I couldn't resist! The chapter is just too amazing! Keep up the amazing work.
And as always, FLUTTERDASH FTW
Yes! I'm liking the way this is turning out.
This was really sweet. I really liked Fluttershy's song, and how she remained adamant that Rainbow not blame herself. The seeds of doubt planted in Rainbow's heart are sprouting.
I must admit that the purity and beauty of the scene made me tear up. I wanted them to kiss so badly, but in my head I knew something would interrupt them. I cannot wait for the next installment.
860750 XD I can see right through that! XP
Saddy-waddy!
Thank you kindly! ...Groundbreaking? Nooooo. XDD
But thank you for the sentiment all the same! 
861247 Pretty much, yep!
861712 You do NOT write garbage reviews!
Express yourself! I encourage it! And that's what you're doing, which makes me happy! 
I like to know how my readers feel when they read my stuff! So don't hesitate! ^^ Anyway, thank you! I'm so glad it's turning out this well, in the pacing and storytelling, that's such a relief, I try what I can! 
Thanks!
861864 Oh yes! The seeds of doubt have sprouted! And yeah, I know Fluttershy would never let Rainbow Dash blame herself for this, since it really is nopony's fault.
862151 I hear ya! Even as the writer, I was tempted. XD
862544 D'awww you're too kind! Self esteem increase :P I really appreciate your kind and frequent responses! My first comment was responded to negatively and it made me sad
But your MANY kind responses totally made up for it. I really appreciate in the midst of your awesomeness (I'm at a lack of adjectives here), you still take the time to reply to almost every comment. Just continue being the great author and person you are and you'll always be my favorite.
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Awww! You're too kind! Well, I try to reply to comments as much as I can, but oftentimes it's really when I have something to say. But since I often have time to, I try to and let the readers know their viewing is appreciated! If I don't reply to comments, it's definitely nothing personal. I just may have nothing to say, but still appreciate the feedback all the same. 
I'm sorry to hear that, though. But not here!
I always try to be nice and welcoming when someone comments in that kind of sentiment.
Emotional overload. Systems shutting down from overwhelming emotion.
Writing stories like this take talent and passion.
Your so modest and kind to your commentators and I love that about you!
You are my favorite writer on here EVER! No joke here either. Keep up the amazing work.
Also remember to stay
GREAT! 
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You guys are all so nice. I'm truly grateful to have managed to attract some very nice fans. 
Considering how wary I am of extremists and most of the fanbase, it says a lot. So thank you, too! 
I'm glad you enjoy my work, that means a lot. 
I shall do my best!
862544 Kudos for not giving in to it. I am sure that it will pay off
You totally need to make "Fluttershy's Plea" into an actual song, with instruments and someone singing. Oh, and good chapter. You're stories are always the best to read.
865274 Believe me, I totally would if I could!
865278 I would try to make it, but I mostly make electronic-y stuff, and that won't work for this kind of beautiful song. I wish I knew how to play more instruments.
865303 Well that's a bummer!
I'd definitely love to hear it if you ever did. 
865308 Alright, I guess I could try something. I love experimenting with different genres.
I just won't sing though. I think I can guess what happens when I sing. 
Also... I NEED MORE UPDATES!
I mean... Take your time. Your chapters are usually awesome anyway. 
865338 SQUEE!! YAY!
Cool then! I look forward to what you come up with! ...If I can't find somepony to sing, maybe I'll try it. XD We'll see!
I'm actually almost done with the next chapter!
865356 Yeah! It should be fun. I might not be online for a couple of days due to travels, but I should still have time to work on the song.
Seriously? That's awesome! But... *activate Apple Bloom mode* AH WANT IT NOOOOWWWWW!!!
865379 Have fun! And good luck to you!
XDDDDD No worries, it should be up in a little bit!
865384 Thanks!
And yay!
Can't wait for the new chapter.
“Really? Well, I'm actually reading a book right now about some elements of psychology!”
Is she going to become like Tim from Brainpop, who just coincidentally wears the right shirt all the time,except with books?
Whyyy, i was just about ready to turn on Yugioh reading mode (yugioh reading mode: A way of quickly reading through text that has some pattern to it, learned by continuously reading your long yugioh card effects to you enemies in as little time as possible) and just go straight through, but then you finally open up the D'awwww cannons!
I felt so happy for Fluttershy, but then I was crushed again, remembering it has to go on for at least 11 more chapters and all, and it was just sooooo good.
Also I'm just gonna say its really funny reading a story where the main character constantly lapses into a dream at 5 am, when you are constantly lapsing into a dream xD
The song was beautiful. I actually felt a tear roll down my face.
I think I'm beginning to over use this song, but oh well.
1516334 funny enough, i thought that was what was happening when both of them were crying and Dash just didn't want to mention that she was crying again (that Dash said it was raining when it really wasn't).
AHHH the FEEELLLSS!!!
They have caught up to me. I found the instrumental song for Fluttershy's plea on youtube and it sent me over the feels edge. 
you're really good at getting the emotional stuff 
At first I was like
And then I was like
And now I'm all
Amazing work man.