Peaceful?
“Fluttershy, you can take my bed tonight. I'll sleep on the couch,” Rainbow Dash offered, gesturing to the bed.
“Rainbow...it's your home. I couldn't possibly take your bed like this,” Fluttershy shook her head.
Sighing a bit, Rainbow ran a hoof through her mane before responding, “I know, but I want you to. Really, you need it more than I do. I don't mind, Fluttershy. It's just until I finally build that guest room!”
“You don't-”
“I insist,” Rainbow said, cutting her off, but she was smiling. “I'm not taking no for an answer, Fluttershy.”
“Um...” Fluttershy smiled then, bringing her forelegs behind her back. “All right, then... If you insist.”
Fluttershy hesitantly and slowly made her way to Rainbow Dash's cool bed, getting onto it. She made herself comfortable, snuggling under the patterned covers, already enveloped in the warmth. A contended sigh escaped her as she settled, bliss washing over her like a wave. She made a silly note to herself to sleepover more often, considering how comfortable Rainbow's bed was.
“Comfy, pal?” Rainbow queried, clearly grinning.
Opening her eyes, Fluttershy nodded. “It's wonderful...so warm...thank you so much, Rainbow Dash.”
“Aww, it's nothing, Fluttershy!” Rainbow waved it off before she turned around, winking at her. “I'll just be on the couch if you need me. G'night!”
“Goodnight, Rainbow.”
No sooner did Rainbow Dash get her hindlegs out of the room when Fluttershy called her back.
“Wait! ...Please don't go.”
Fluttershy wasn't sure why she suddenly felt scared, unable to handle being all by herself. It didn't make any sense. She was in Rainbow Dash's home, with the said Pegasus just being in the next room. Not all alone in her own home, where she would have nopony to turn to. So why was she suddenly so afraid?
Whatever it was, it ate at her gut. The idea of being all alone right now, regardless of the circumstances, just didn't sit well with her. Knowing that somepony, namely Rainbow Dash, was going to remain at her side was all she could hope for in comfort right now. Even in a complete mood whiplash.
“What's wrong, Fluttershy?” Rainbow came back into the room, looking concerned. “Are you okay?”
“I...I just...please don't leave me alone,” Fluttershy whimpered a bit. “Please...”
Rainbow looked a bit surprised, but then sympathetic before she nodded and trotted back over up upon the raised flooring that held her bed. She sat next to it, placing her hoof on Fluttershy's forehead.
“Okay. I won't leave you, Fluttershy, I promise,” Rainbow assured her in a moment of being gentle. “Do you want me to get in bed with you?”
Nodding, Fluttershy scooted over a bit to allow her friend to get into bed too. It was a little bit small, not that big for two ponies without it being a squeeze. But Rainbow didn't seem to mind as she got into bed with her. Fluttershy rolled over to her side, facing away from her in order to give her space.
When she felt her best friend not only come up behind her, her chest and stomach against her back, but also bring her hoof around her middle, holding her close, Fluttershy felt weak. Now she was in bed, with the pony she loved the most, spooning with her. Was this right? Was this a good idea? Dread, combined with blissful happiness overtook her, neither side sure which one was dominant.
“It's okay, Fluttershy,” Rainbow whispered into her ear. “I'm here for you. I'll stay with you tonight and make sure you're okay.”
All at once, Fluttershy felt tears in her eyes. While she never truly stopped loving Rainbow Dash, not ever, it was moments of their closeness that always managed to rekindle the flames. Stronger than ever before. This was surely the closest they'd ever been when falling asleep in a long time.
Her heart pounded, butterflies filled her stomach, her body felt warmer than ever before. The wonderful feeling of being in an intimate embrace with her best friend, the warmth their bodies permeated, Rainbow Dash's soothing heartbeat against her back, and everything in between.
Fluttershy felt as if she were in her own kind of heaven. Wrapped in a sweet cocoon with her beloved, all of her worries, sorrows and unrequited love forgotten. Nothing mattered. Just their shared closeness together.
“Thank you, Rainbow...I feel wonderful...” Yawned the creamy yellow pony as she settled into the tempting calls of sleep within her heavenly cocoon.
Although unsure of she heard her, or was dreaming, she heard Rainbow's voice utter ever so softly,
“...I feel wonderful too, Fluttershy.”
When Rainbow Dash awoke the next morning, she nearly expected to have a heart attack upon remembering the fact that Fluttershy not only slept over, but in her bed, in her forelegs. Surprisingly, she just didn't.
Granted, she was a little surprised, especially due to sleepy disorientation. But upon recalling the events of the night before, she wasn't even freaked over it all. It was about keeping Fluttershy close, safe, and warm, letting her know that she wasn't alone. Even though, yes, there was the underlying feeling that she was doing this for a pony who was in love with her, she didn't care about that. Rainbow Dash was determined to make Fluttershy feel better, and that was what she did, to be there as her best friend. She was not about to let these feelings change anything.
After all, she trusted Fluttershy more than anypony. She knew that she would never try anything inappropriate. On top of that, she was emotionally vulnerable if not a bit traumatized. Romance was probably the last thing on her mind. Even if it wasn't, she knew better than to think Fluttershy would try to sabotage her relationship.
So when she woke up, and the initial surprise wore off, Rainbow couldn't help but feel...at peace.
There was just something sweet, soft, and warming about waking up next to Fluttershy. It was nothing new, they'd had sleepovers before, either together or with their friends. Sometimes in Flight Camp, Fluttershy would actually ascend to Rainbow's bunk and ask to sleep with her when she was feeling afraid. She'd always complied, and they snuggled together during those nights.
The rainbow-maned daredevil wasn't sure how long she lay there, just admiring Fluttershy before she was waking up. A little squeaky yawn escaped her before she fluttered her eyes open. When she saw Rainbow Dash, she smiled a bit.
“Hey, good morning, sleepy!” Rainbow grinned, nuzzling her gently.
Smile growing, Fluttershy shifted a bit. “Good morning, Rainbow Dash...thank you very much again for last night.”
“No problem! Always glad to lend a hoof!” Rainbow gave her a little squeeze before releasing her. She sat up in her bed, stretching her limbs and upper torso. “You hungry?”
Nodding, Fluttershy also sat up, stretching herself. “Oh, yes. What would you like me to make for breakfast?”
“Uh...what?” Rainbow looked genuinely dumbfounded. “Did...I just hear you right?”
“I...didn't stutter, did I?”
“No, but...you want to make breakfast? Fluttershy, you're a guest in my place! Chez Rainbow Dash! You don't have to lift a single hoof!”
Fluttershy pouted. “But I want to, Rainbow. You were so kind to take me in last night and...hold me while I slept...” She blushed a bit upon saying this. “I think it's the least I can do to thank you.”
“Fluttershy, you really-”
“Please?”
When Fluttershy put on her best pleading puppy dog eyes, Rainbow Dash just could not say no to that face. No matter how hard she tried to muster up the strength to refuse. She instead smiled widely, nodding.
“All right, silly. You win this time!”
The two Pegasi got out of bed, with Rainbow Dash making it. Fluttershy headed to the kitchen, looking for something make for breakfast. But she barely even opened the refrigerator when there was a knock on the front door.
“Fluttershy, can you get that? I'll be right out!” Rainbow called from her room.
“All right,” Fluttershy said softly, going to the door anyway. She fixed her mane a bit with her hoof, bringing it out of her eyes, then opened it up.
“Morning, Dash! You forgot your-Fluttershy?!”
Fluttershy squeaked in surprise when she came to see who was at the door. Blazing Comet, looking as she always did, and staring at Fluttershy with widened eyes. For what seemed like an eternity, the two mares were looking at one another, neither of them saying a word.
Feeling a sense of dread, fear, and panic overriding her, Fluttershy wasn't sure what to do, or what to think. Especially since the older pony not only walked in to see Fluttershy over at Rainbow Dash's house, but also could see that her mane was in a state of disaray and looked as if she just got out of bed. That would likely lead to a lot of very unsatisfactory conclusions, especially considering everything that she knew. Everything.
She swallowed, wishing she could hide somewhere and pretend she was never there. But it was too late. The cat was out of the bag. Judging by the look in her bright green eyes, it was obvious she was not quite pleased with what she was seeing, but was remaining calm.
“Uh...h-h-hello...Comet...” Fluttershy managed in a small voice.
“Hey, what's going on, Fluttershy? Who's at the-COMET!!”
Rainbow Dash had just walked into the room, unaware of what had just happened, only to see Blazing Comet in the open doorway staring at Fluttershy with surprise, while the timid pony looked as if she were caught with her hoof in the cookie jar. Now all three ponies were frozen in a VERY awkward and surprised silence. Tension hung in the air like a storm cloud, creating a wave of unease amidst them.
“Um...this isn't what it looks like?” Fluttershy managed with a bit of a nervous laugh.
Now Comet faced Rainbow, her eyes narrowing slightly as she spoke, ignoring Fluttershy. “Rainbow Dash. What is going on?”
“Before you say anything...Fluttershy's telling the truth! It's not what it looks like!” Rainbow cried, waving her hooves in panic.
“Really. Your panicking and nervousness, both of you, are telling me otherwise,” Comet said calmly, her voice containing a warning tone.
“It's true!” The cyan Pegasus stepped over to her, trying not to sound so nervous. “Fluttershy slept over last night. She was upset because she had spent the day in Cloudsdale and saw somepony we remember from fillyhood die! Right in front of her! Of a heart attack! She was scared, upset, and a little traumatized! She came over because she knew I'd remember her too and wanted to tell me the news. There was a storm going on, so I let her stay the night because I didn't want her to go home in that storm all by herself. She stayed over, and we just got up! Really! NOTHING happened! It was platonic!”
Of course, she left out the part where she held Fluttershy in her forelegs all night, but felt it wasn't necessary to add in, since even in that, nothing happened.
“...It's true, Comet...” Fluttershy said softly. “I didn't do anything to her, either. I would never do that to Rainbow, or to you. Nothing at all happened. It's true that I came here last night after somepony we remembered from childhood died and I had been through the funeral arrangements, autopsy report and whatnot. I just needed to talk to somepony who would understand. That's all it is...I'm so very sorry, Comet...I didn't mean for any of this to seem inappropriate... I'm sorry...”
Not responding, Comet looked down and placed the bag she was holding on the floor. She sighed then, looking at the two again.
“Okay. I'm sorry I had jumped to conclusions like that, especially since I didn't take a moment to hear what had happened. I should have known better, a part of me even did, but I was still suspicious.”
“No, Comet, it's not your fault,” Rainbow shook her head. “It wasn't anypony's fault.”
“Yes it was. It was my fault. I have no business being here...especially considering how I feel...and everything...I'm very sorry, Comet. I came between you two and there is no excuse for that,” Fluttershy said sadly, now heading toward the door.
“Fluttershy...” Rainbow reached out to her.
“Please don't do that, Fluttershy,” Comet said sternly, but calmly. “Don't be a martyr. I'm the one who jumped to conclusions. Dash is right, it's not anypony's fault, and it especially isn't yours. ...I understand now, you just wanted to confide in a friend about the situation, and you have every right to do so with Dash. And the storm just happened to be a hindrance in it all. Again, nopony's fault in the grand scheme of things.”
Looking even more guilty, Fluttershy just looked down and mumbled another apology before she then retreated to the bathroom without another word.
Rainbow Dash swallowed again, looking to Comet apprehensively. First their recent date two days ago, and now this. Everything was just growing to be one more big pile of awkward and confusing. A part of her just about wished last night never happened or that Comet didn't show up at this exact moment. Already her muscles ached, her heart pounded with nervousness, and her mind was awry with all kinds of panicking and conclusions she hoped never to reach. This was proving to be a tough day, yet another day of fighting hard to keep things right.
But what was the right thing now?
“Comet, I'm sorry about this. I know it looked bad, and I know that-”
“Save it, Dash, it's okay,” Comet said, looking at her with assurance. “I think...you're a little confused right now.”
“...What are you talking about?” Rainbow frowned a little, not quite catching on to what she was saying.
Comet looked at her with surprise, then mild disbelief. “Dash...you should know what I'm talking about. You need some time to really think about things, and I think that while I'm gone, it should give you some time to do it. I'm not asking you to make any kind of hasty nor rash decisions, either. I'm just asking you to take some time to yourself and think about everything going on right now. You know as well as I do that you're a little lost.”
“Comet...” The cyan Pegasus shook her head hard. “I don't even know what you're getting at! If I should think about things, okay, I will. But I don't even know what I'm supposed to think about!”
“It's not my place to tell you, Dash,” Comet said softly, “You're going to have to figure it out for yourself. Just think about everything going on, especially for the past few months. I just think you need to do this for a little while.”
Before Rainbow could respond, the older mare came closer to her and kissed her deeply. Enough to take her breath away and weaken her legs considerably. Comet pulled away, nuzzled her gently.
“I'll come see you when I return. We'll hang out for a while,” Comet promised. “Until then, take time to yourself and think about everything. Please.”
Without another word, the former Wonderbolt spread her wings and then flew out the door as majestically as can be. Rainbow stared after her in awe, seeming to recall the first time she met her. The first time she witnessed her graceful, beautiful, fast flying. How it had brought chills up and down her spine, filling her vision with wonder, and lending a hoof with inspiring the greatest of dreams she could imagine.
Rainbow Dash wondered just what she could possibly have meant by all of it. But she could sense Comet knew what she was talking about, figuring that just maybe, she would discover it. At the same time, this filled her with dread. She knew, on some kind of level, what she might've meant by this. Confusion. Confusion about what? Nothing she could think of that was overly specific, but instead, implied.
Shaking the thoughts off, Rainbow went over to the bathroom door, knocking on it.
“Hey...Fluttershy? You can come out now. She just left. You really didn't have to go and hide away.”
The door opened a bit, with Fluttershy peeking out. “Yes I did...you two needed to talk in private...and I...she was right. I was just being a martyr.”
“Don't take that personally, Fluttershy. You're just being you,” Rainbow sighed, stepping over so she could come out. “Are you okay? Are you calm?”
“Oh, yes, I'm fine now,” Fluttershy nodded, coming out of the bathroom, “Is...everything okay? I turned on the water so I wouldn't overhear.”
Rainbow nodded, “Yeah, fine. I just need time to think about everything, you know? She says I should, especially since she'll be gone for a while. So...is that offer still open?”
Smiling, Fluttershy nodded. “Oh, of course it is. Um...if you're...still hungry.”
Grinning, the cyan Pegasus winked at her before flying over to sit on the couch. “You bet I am! Make it so, Number One Chef!”
“All right!” Fluttershy laughed, smiling warmly as she trotted over to the kitchen once more. She went to work, humming and singing sweetly, her voice clear as a bell.
Rainbow Dash sighed happily, leaning back against her sofa with her forelegs behind her head and crossing one hind leg over the other. She could get used to mornings like this. It was domestic, in a calm and relaxing kind of way, the same way only Fluttershy could possibly bring to the table. One thing was for sure, she loved spending mornings with her. Normally, being one to get up and want to get out there, fast and quickly, she came to see just how nice it was when you slowed down. You just sat back, let yourself wake up, relax your body as you prepare for the day, and have a nice breakfast waiting for you.
It was amazing how Fluttershy could bring that out in ponies. Her air of sweetness, relaxation, calmness, and taking-it-slow kind of approach just made it easy to feel it and even appreciate it. She was, in a sense, in her element. It was hard not to get caught in by how infectious it was. Just as how she'd been back when they were finding a good pet for her. In her element, full of smiles, and infectiously gifting it to her.
She cast her gaze over to her best friend, feeling her breath catch in her throat as she watched Fluttershy titter about the kitchen. Sometimes on her hooves, other times lifting up in the air. It was moments like these that she could see just how she was such a gorgeous pony. She was enchanting to watch, as she moved slowly, but with sweet and tender grace, as if in an intricate dance. Her mane flew about gently with each moment, her smile never left her face, and her eyes seemed to twinkle like the evening stars.
Recalling back when Fluttershy was a model, she could remember all the interesting photo spreads, prints, and magazine covers she had made back then. How she herself had helped advertise her here and there, flying an ad banner across the sky for example. Despite her friend's lack of appreciation for the spotlight, she couldn't help but have felt proud of her. That they were showcasing a new kind of beauty nopony ever really expected. Shy grace. Imminent beauty that suited Fluttershy perfectly.
Beautiful as she was, it never compared to the unfiltered sweetness and wonderful personality she had. Nothing in the world could trump it. No matter how she looked, what she did, or where she went, she would always be Fluttershy.
In all honesty, Rainbow Dash knew, more than ever, that she would not have her any other way.
The funeral held in Cloudsdale for Sky Blue was a small affair, consisting of close relatives, friends, and a few coworkers. The Cloudsdale Funeral Hall was where the wake was taking place, before her body would be cremated and then her ashes to be released in the river below later on. Until then, the guests, most of them actually wearing black attire or an accessory, all spoke calmly to the open cloud casket to the fallen Pegasus.
Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy arrived together, both of them wearing black capes that they had borrowed from Rarity. They each brought a bouquet of flowers to leave in the Cloudsdale Memorial Center, two kinds that they remembered Sky Blue loving. Some violets and a bouquet of yellow tulips. Odd combination, to be sure, but they knew it would make her happy.
Fluttershy looked nervously toward the casket that sat some ways off across the room. She trembled, unsure of she could face it, and whimpered a little.
Rainbow Dash understood, bringing a foreleg around her shoulders. “Hey, we don't have to approach the casket if you don't want to, Fluttershy. ...I know you must still feel a bit traumatized by seeing her collapse like that.”
“I...I...I want to try, Rainbow...” Fluttershy sniffled. “For her...if nothing else.”
“Give it time, we've got all morning,” Rainbow said softly. She nuzzled her gently with affection. “You're not alone, either. I'll be right up there with you. I promise.”
Looking to her best friend, Fluttershy smiled sadly through her tears. “Thank you, Rainbow...I'm glad you're here with me.”
“And I'm glad you're here with me, too,” Rainbow admitted. “I don't think I could do this all by myself.”
“...What about Comet?”
Sighing a bit, Rainbow shook her head. “It's a nice idea on principle, and I definitely wouldn't be against bringing her with me to this. But it is kind of a personal thing, especially between you and I. Whether or not she even knew Sky Blue is kinda a mystery to me, since I never really mentioned her. Don't worry about it, Fluttershy. Things worked out fine, we're here, you and me, and we'll get through this!”
It was true, that despite she would definitely bring her along here, it just didn't feel entirely right not to share this with Fluttershy. She couldn't even openly talk about this to anypony else, either, only Fluttershy. If Comet or anypony asked about it all, she didn't think she would be able to open up about it. Sky Blue was a notable presence in some aspects of her time as a filly, the same went for Fluttershy, and it made sense that they shared it together. Beyond that, it felt as if they were breaching a special inner circle meant only for them.
She looked to Fluttershy again, holding her tighter. A soft blush settled on her cheeks when the timid mare gently nuzzled against her muzzle sweetly. A goofy smile even played on her face, enough to distract her for a moment.
“Thank you... Come on, Rainbow...let's do this. Let's at lease say goodbye to her...if nothing else. I...don't think I would feel right if the last time I saw her was when she died. ...I would rather see her when she's finally at peace,” Fluttershy then said softly.
Nodding, Rainbow let her go, walking alongside her toward the casket. They first took a moment to pay their respects to Sky Blue's family before they approached the casket.
Seeing the sight of a warming presence from their fillyhood days in Flight Camp laying in a casket, eyes closed and dressed in her finest outfit, holding a bouquet of white roses to her chest, with a peaceful look on her face was both heart-wrenching and yet beautiful. Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy exchanged glances before they looked back at the peaceful, forever sleeping Pegasus.
“Um...hey, Sky Blue. How's it going? I'll bet you're enjoying yourself...wherever you are now,” Rainbow began. Her tone was awkward, clearly unsure of what to say, but worked it as best as she could to make it that she was talking to the real thing. As if she would respond. “I haven't seen you in a long time, but it's not to say you haven't crossed my mind on occasion. ...Jeez, am I doing this right? Sorry! Anyway, I've been good, really. I'm the Element of Loyalty...you know, of the Elements of Harmony? Fluttershy is too. She and I saved Equestria, twice, with all of our good friends. It's really thanks to our pal Twilight Sparkle. I wish you could've met her, you'd have loved her. So...now that you're gone, I can't believe how much I really missed you, and how much it sucks that I'll never get to talk to you again. Just to catch up. ...Well, hopefully we'll do that one day. Just have fun, wherever you're at now, okay?”
“I agree,” Fluttershy said softly, laying her head against Rainbow's shoulder. “I miss you already, Skye Blue... The last time I saw you was...very sad, but I was still very glad to have seen you. To just talk to you. It was absolutely wonderful...I never had a chance to tell you I had a nice time with you. And now, knowing we never will again is very heartbreaking. I miss you. But I know you're at peace, and for that, I'm very glad that you are. You deserve it so much, after you have given so much happiness to others. I hope wherever you are, you still can, and can feel happiness of your own. You have been a wonderful presence in my childhood, in Rainbow's as well. We will never forget you, I promise you that. Thank you...thank you so much for all that you've ever done for us.”
“Yeah, thank you, Sky Blue. Stay awesome. We'll always remember you,” Rainbow said softly, leaning her head against Fluttershy's. “Don't forget about us, okay?”
“I don't think she has...she included us in her Will come to her funeral, didn't she?” Fluttershy smiled a bit.
“Yep...you're right, Fluttershy. If she remembered us like that, before seeing you, then that says something,” Rainbow murmured, smiling too. “We sure didn't forget her.”
“And we never will.”
The two bowed their heads for a few moments before they walked on to give the rest of the guests a chance to share their final moments with the wonderful Pegasus.
Rainbow looked to her friend, and nuzzled her again. “Hey. You feeling thirsty?”
“Oh, yes,” Fluttershy nodded, “That would be nice.”
The two headed toward the punch table in contended silence. Upon reaching it, Rainbow Dash reached for the ladle to take in her mouth, when she heard giggling nearby.
“Aww...mommy, are they a couple? They look so sweet!”
“Honey, don't stare!”
Rainbow blushed, seeing a cute little filly Pegasus having been watching them before her mother took her aside. Did everyopony think they were a couple? She shook off the thought, pouring some punch for herself and Fluttershy. As they drank some, just simply minding their business as they silently mourned, it was then they came across another little surprise.
“Hey, look! It's Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy! Far out, man!”
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Another great chapter, Gal. Not much time to write my thoughts now though, 'cause of work.
But another chapter filled with emotions.
Also;
"She looked to Fluttershy again, holding her to her tighter." here I would remove "to her". I think "holding her tighter" is a better sentence. Again, my opinion.
But I have to run to work!
Keep up the great work. 'Gal, and stay
AWESOME
This chapter = Utter gold. The whole thing. I'm re-reading it. Its just soo awesome that I simply must. I found it so hard containing myself from laughing and waking the whole house up while reading this, especially when Comet showed up at Dahies place and almost caught them snuggling. That moment alone was classic… I like how she jumped to conclusions, which were almost correct… but not quite. This has potential to damage Comets resolve to stay with Rainbow Dash, especially if she thinks Dash and Fluttershy are hiding something.
(which is wonderful, maybe it was worth it to wait 6 months... maybe.) You showed that Dash doesn't share that kind of thing with Comet by her rude arrival which returned Dash to her nervous emotional train wreck of a pony she was in the previous chapter with such speed it was hilarious. As soon as Comet left and Dash started admiring Fluttershy, RD returned to being happy and contented. Its nice that she no longer is bothered by thoughts for Fluttershy. Acceptance is a big step toward them being together.
Shy and Dash are totally at peace in each others presence once again.
'In all honesty, Rainbow Dash knew, more than ever, that she would not have her any other way.' - yes… do I detect the hint of a double meaning here? That she's really starting to want Shy now and she's ok with it. Yay!
Come the end of the scene at Dashes place, where RD was checking Shy out while she was making breakfast, I felt about ready to explode from all the cuteness from RD and Fluttershy. This shows she's warming up to dumping Comet (well, at least I hope so. I think so. That's what you make it look like...)
The funeral scene couldn't have gone much better/sweeter than if they had been a couple. They comforted each other, assisted each other, worked totally as a team the whole time, seeming to know exactly what the other mare was going through. It was heartwarming, despite the sad tone. Then afterwards when that filly voiced what I think several others were thinking it just added to the FlutterDash amo you have stashed all throughout this scene.
At this point I'm hoping for plenty more chapters as the quality is still so super high and theres still so much to do. (Do we get to see RD + Shy go out on a date in few chapters time?)
Forever
My response to the ending line was "Oh awesome… I look forward to seeing how the two knuckle heads get on with RD and Flutters." That is assuming its the two idiots who used to bully Fluutershy? If its not them then I can't wait to see who it is. Its such a nice ending. Just enough of a cliff-hanger to leave me hanging as usual but its not a killer like some of the earlier scenes ends were. This scene seems to have made up what the others were lacking in terms of cutness, sweetness and good ol' D'awwww....
Oh and one last thing...
I wonder how much time Comet got to spend with her ex while away? I hope they hung out a little and its giving Comet ...ideas...
Does she get to rekindle her relationship as well with said mare? That would make her and Dash mirror each other so nicely it would probably induce another fit of D'awwww.
Such a sweet chapter. It was nice to see them comfort each other at the funeral, and of course, the filly confusing them for a couple was adorable. I feel bad for missing out on the last update, but keep on the awesome story.
Seeing Comet's old friend was nice, and it did raise some questions. I don't think Comet would even consider the idea of pursuing another mare after she said that she wants a long term solid relationship, but it would be interesting if doubt were to begin forming.
Forgot to mention the Star Trek reference. That was awesome!
Baby just hold me tight--hahaha ok no!
I always thought Comet was the personification of all of Rainbow's dreams and aspirations: she's very much like her in personality and flying talents, and Comet got into the Wonderbolts. Which probably made Rainbow want to date her in the first place. But I don't really want to jump to pretenses here.
Uh oh. Don't tell me the punk calling out is one of Rainbow Crash's biggest fans!
Only time will tell! Or tomorrow, who knows?
You are on a roll, my friend! Keep up the good work!
The chapter is great! So sweet!
So many chapters... And there will be more.
I think, long romance stories are the best romance stories! 
I got reminded of a Reginald D Hunter joke and thought when Fluttershy said "I don't think I would feel right if the last time I saw her was when she died," she was going to continue with "I would rather see her when she's dead."
Another cute chapter anyway, as always
The beginning was a little tense but the rest was full of golden goodness, both sad and full of emotion. I love the whole chapter and I love the funeral scene even though it was sad it was well written and did it's job. I love that filly and what she said, it was so cute!
I wonder who that Pegasus is going to be?
Also remember to stay
GREAT! 
I am in love with your mind.
Who was that pony who spoke at the end?
Was it like, those ponies who were from flight camp? The bullies? Cuz that would make sense...
Aw such a sweet chapter. You should really write a other Filly story in the future.
Let me guess Dumbbell and Billy........Billy such a dumb name for a dumb pony
876050 Awwwww!!! Thank you!!!
I'm glad you liked it! So, let's see...
Yep! Dashie is slowly coming around to wanting Fluttershy and being okay with it. X3 You'll see where it all goes in the next chapter.
As for Comet there, yeah, she might still have a little trouble warming up to dumping her, given how stubborn she is! But close enough, anyway! And yes, there might just be a double meaning to the little statement about how RD wants Fluttershy no other way. XD Maybe!
Glad you liked the funeral scene too, it did just what I hoped! More bonding!
No interruptions (not really) and just free to be together on their own with nopony knowing. To pay their respects to somepony who meant something to them in their fillyhood and spend time together in their hometown.
Nothing spoilerirific, but yes! It's the guys who were once bullies. XD Hoops and Billy! 8D And as for Comet...yeah, she too will be together a lot with Moon Dancer.
876172 You do make a good point! And it is definitely something that does overcome her a little. Comet will realize the same thing with Moon Dancer and even though she's pursued a long term relationship, yes, it will make her hesitant at first. But by the end, it'll all come together. OwO
Hee! You caught it! Yep, that was a Star Trek reference! I'm surprised nopony caught the OTHER reference. O.O
876189 That's actually kind of it! Now of course, Rainbow liked her for who she was and pursued her for that, but it is true that Comet is something like what Rainbow dreams to be like! A personification of it! But still her own pony, regardless. And yes it is! XD It's them!
876218 Thank you kindly!
You're right, I agree!
876300 Hmm, haven't intended that! XD But it's cool that you did! 8D
876521 Exactly what I was hoping for! Thank you so much! And it's the once-bullies. ;)
876681 xD I never heard that before! My mind appreciates the sentiment!
877045 Yep, it's them! OwO
877671 I will be once I get inspired!
877782 so taking some time off means break up interesting
when will you update Heated?
878543 XD Kinda sorta, but it's a thinking period.
As for "Heated", I am trying to work on it, but sometimes PoP right here kind of gets my attention. So, I'm going to try to have an update, but if not, I might do so after I finish this one here. I'm not entirely sure, but we'll see!
877782
Cool. Should be interesting to see how it plays out.
There's another reference? As though I needed another reason to reread this awesome chapter.
879656 Oh, I don't think you want to know!
But just so you do know, the line isn't out of place, so it's not as if it's meant to be seen as one. It's just the way it's written. XD
877782 Called it! Well, didn't take a genius exactly :P/
879974 XD No, probably not, but no harm in calling it!
879996
Btw, what Star Trek reference? I missed that...
And, you're like me. You put tons of references in your writing... but, I haven't published anything yet... :P
I also love double entendres, not the perverted kind. And, if possible, I try to do more than that... like, the title of my first story will be a quintiple entendre XD no hyperboles lol. And its only two words...
880036 The Star Trek reference can be found here in one of Rainbow's lines!
“You bet I am! Make it so, Number One Chef!”
8D It's a reference to Captain Picard from Star Trek: The Next Generation in saying "Make it so, Number One"!
880108 Ah. Never would've caught that by myself :P
880123 That's okay! XD I don't expect anypony to. And if they do, great!
Nopony caught the other one though...but I think that's for the best.
“Is...everything okay? I turned on the water so I wouldn't overhear.”
D'aww
My heart just melted
Anyways, what you always hear, this is an amazing story. I love the detail of the plot. If Rainbow is going to expand, dosn't he just, you know, add clouds?
I doubt you meant to put it in there, but I caught a Star Trek: TNG reference in there. "Make it so, Number One Chef." Minus the chef part. Had to giggle a bit at that.
“Um...this isn't what it looks like?”
This sentence reminds me of pony parody http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH-yA8U2XgI, (3:40), sorry ^^ I laughed so much
But I like that story of course : 3, It's amazing.