“Well, I've got everything! I'm outta here,” Rainbow Dash declared, turning to Zara as she came back into the bar.
“So you're leaving, hon,” Zara smiled warmly at her. “It sure was wonderful having you around.”
Rainbow grinned widely, flattered, “Thanks, Zar! I gotta say, it was a good time working here in this town! You know, the next time I want to get away, I'm bringing Fluttershy here. No, I'm going to. Really.”
Zara laughed, shaking her head, “I believe you, hon. I can see the truth in your eyes. So, tell me, Rainbow Dash, you must have learned a lot while on this journey, haven't you?”
“You know, I have! I've got a lot to write to the Princess about!” The cyan Pegasus nodded with glee, “One thing I learned kind of reminds me of when I got my pet tortoise, Tank. At the time, I wanted a pet who could keep up with me, who could fly and was all fast and daring, all that good stuff. But now, I look back and I realize how short-sighted and shallow that was. I thought I wanted somepony who was just like me. Somepony who could understand me to the core and share my love for flying. I even though back then that there was no way Fluttershy and I would work. But wow do I want to go back in time and kick myself! She might be different from me in some ways, and she can't fly fast like me, I don't even care about that! I love her. She's the perfect pony for me, because she's Fluttershy.”
“An interesting lesson to learn, wasn't it?”
“You said it!”
The Zebra chuckled again before she reached for something in her bag, taking it out with her mouth and placing it in front of Rainbow Dash on the floor, smiling, “There you go, hon. That's the rest of the money I owe you. I think it should cover whatever expenses you need for the trip home.”
Rainbow grinned, peering into the bag for a moment. Her eyes went wide when she could see it was just about filled to the rim with golden coins, “Wait, Zar...this is too much! That's at least double what you owe me!”
“It's just a little extra,” Zara chuckled, “Take it, hon. You earned it.”
“But-”
“Please, it's all yours. Better safe than sorry, I always say, especially when it comes to budgeting.”
Rainbow looked from the bag of money to her former boss, seeing the Zebra bartender smiling at her kindly. Deciding not to argue any further, she managed a soft but grateful thank-you before slipping the money into her saddlebags. With everything she needed, there was nothing more for her to do. It was time to go.
However, Rainbow threw her forelegs around Zara, grinning.
“Thanks a lot for everything, Zar! It was just what I needed! You were an awesome help to me!”
Chuckling, Zara smiled more and patted her back before returning the hug, “It's no problem, hon. I do this a lot with anypony who needs a little extra help. And you're certainly no different. But of course, I won't be forgetting one of the most unique-looking ponies I'd ever met.”
“Same to you! I haven't met a lot of Zebras! There's one living back home, in the Everfree Forest outside Ponyville! Her name's Zecora. Do you know her?” Rainbow grinned, pulling away.
“That I don't, hon,” Zara shook her head, “But I see you have encountered others like me, then. Wonderful.”
“I'll say!” Agreed the daredevil as she headed toward the doors of the bar, looking at her over her shoulder. “I'll definitely write you sometime! Especially when I plan to bring Fluttershy here with me!”
“All right, I'll keep an eye out for them,” Zara walked over to see her off. “You have a safe trip home, Rainbow Dash. It's time you returned to where you belong.”
Rainbow nodded, opening the door with her hoof, “You're telling me. I can't stand another minute away from Fluttershy or my friends! No more games, no more detours, I'm going straight home.”
“Good luck, hon. You'll be in my prayers.”
“Heh, okay! See you, Zara! Thanks again!”
“Anytime, hon. Take care now.”
Rainbow grinned at her former boss before she walked out of he doors of the Inn for the last time.
She'd had a great time in Port Pegasus, having had a nice job, a great mentor, the opportunity to see such a sweet place, being able to do another Sonic Rainboom, everything. Overall, she was very glad to have had the chance to come and to stay here, which in turn had been thanks to the fact that she was broke the first night she had come. Funny as it sounded, the cyan pony was pretty thankful for that.
Now she soared up into the skies, set and bound for the north east of Equestria. The road to Ponyville, her home, her friends.
The road to her beloved.
Dear Fluttershy,
As I write this, I've made up my mind. I'm coming home! I'm leaving the day after I write this. Now, don't tell anypony else yet.
I want to see you without anypony knowing. At least for a little while.
From where I'm at, it'll be a few days before I make it home, and it'll depend. But I'll go as fast as I can! I don't care that I have to go halfway across Equestria! The journey back will add to my thinking, but at least now I know what I want.
All I can say is that I can't wait to see you!
I love you, Fluttershy!
XOXOX
Rainbow Dash
Despite how anxious she was, Fluttershy felt very excited ever since receiving the last letter from Rainbow Dash. While the past month hadn't been easy, there was always the hope for the future, knowing that her best friend in the world would soon return home. The uncertainty, for the most part, had no longer plagued her. The same went for her sorrows, which no longer dampened her hopes.
What still stood to be true was her desire to see her friend happy.
Stepping outside, Fluttershy searched around her home to make sure all of her animal friends were either inside of her house, or in a safe place, due to the fact that the rain clouds had been gathering all morning. It was reported that the Pegasi weather patrol were scheduling a downpour today, so she made sure to be prepared for this.
'I only hope...wherever she is...that she is safe from this weather...if it is raining out there. Wherever you are, Rainbow my dear.'
Still, Fluttershy smiled. She then checked around her home once more, just to be completely certain that she didn't miss nor overlook anything. Satisfied, she then lowered herself down to the ground and trotted toward her mailbox, checking to make sure it would spring any leaks. Next was her garden, which she gave a quick once-over to make sure neither plant would be damaged.
Having checked everything, Fluttershy determined herself ready for the downpour. Now all she had to do was go back inside, curl up with a book, some hot chocolate, and to get comfortable under a nice, warm blanket.
“All right, now I should-”
The creamy yellow Pegasus was cut off when it then started to rain. She sighed, shaking her head, inwardly berating herself for not having had good timing. As she turned to go inside, Fluttershy paused when she heard a noise from behind her. The soft clopping of hooves landing on the ground, obviously a Pegasus descending to the ground. Heart swelling, but trying not to get her hopes up, she knew she had to turn around just to make sure. Even if it wasn't, there was somepony who obviously wanted to see her about something.
But why in the rain? Was something going on? Already her anxiety was rising, so Fluttershy decided to just turn around and get this over with.
Upon turning, Fluttershy felt as if her heart skipped a beat.
Standing before her a few metres away was an ever-familiar light blue Pegasus, gleaming beautiful cerise eyes looking back at her, and of course, a mane and tail consisting of all six colours of the rainbow. A big smile spread on Rainbow's face as she regarded her with unbridled glee.
All her life, since knowing her, Fluttershy felt an immense happiness whenever Rainbow Dash bestowed a big smile to her. Right now was certainly no different, especially considering the circumstances.
“Hey there, pal...” Rainbow said in a soft voice over the pouring rain.
“...Rainbow Dash...” Fluttershy managed, unsure if the other pony would hear her.
For some time, they stood there, soaked in the rain, bringing forth memories of a similar event that happened many months ago. Neither moved, nor looked away from each other. It was a wondrous moment to behold, something they could not believe was actually happening, as if it were all a dream. A dream they were afraid to wake up from, that any kind of movement would trigger such an event.
Neither knew who moved first, but it didn't matter. The two Pegasi were instantly hurrying to each other, and it wasn't long before they were embracing tightly. In a fit of happiness, Rainbow picked her up and flew about in the air, laughing jovially. Fluttershy giggled and squealed with glee, holding on to her beloved tightly.
While hovering in the air together, still embracing, all it took was for their eyes and smiles to meet before they promptly locked lips in a heated kiss.
Heart soaring, Fluttershy circled her forelegs around Rainbow's neck as she kissed her with fervency. She moaned at the back of her throat, losing herself in the wonderful feeling. This was no dream, it was really happening. Rainbow Dash was back, in all of her awesome glory. As if she never even left. Finally, they were together once more.
No, this is not the end. It's just brief, and I had nothing else to put. So stay tuned for the next bits that will feature their time together as a couple. :D
Woo! 5 AM Chapter updates! Although it's shorter than your standard and what I would've liked, It doesn't take away from the cuteness and awesomeness of this chapter. Finally, FlutterDash can ensue! Snuggle time needed! . But seriously, the leaving scene from Port Pegasus was nice and touching, and the reuniting scene was adorable and sweet. I'm glad that there was no tragic events that occurred in her trip like I predicted, but it would've been cool to see one of my fics be even longer. Once it's done, I'm dedicating an hour or two to re read it. But if this went longer, I'd love it! I simply adore this fic! I don't kmow what else to say so, yeah. Great job as always!
And as always, FLUTTERDASH FTW
F**K MY LIFE YOU DIDN'T--! I MEAN YOU DID IT!!!!!! YOU DID IT!!!! YOU GAVE ME MY RAIN SCENE AAAAAAAHHHH--
Thank you so much. Now I can die happy.
Seriously, I'm going to have to go into fluff rehab after your story's done. Too much sends me to the hospital for a dialysis!
But of course, next chapter involves more concentrated fluff, romance, and lots of snuggling so I'd better brace myself, yeah?
Can't wait!
925154 Nah, I just couldn't really do it... XD It would've felt a little forced and also with the fact that there's just no uncertainty anymore. By now I think it would just slow things down and be thrown in for the sake of conflict. But that's just me, of course. I'm glad you managed to still enjoy it!
925316 I did! And there will be more to come after that! So yes, be prepared for a lot of fluff galore.
925329 Oh Lord, I don't think I could handle the sweetness without my poor heart aching! Nevertheless, I await the glorious moment when they seal the deal in *insert naughty bit here*
Hahahaha! *glee*
925329
It doesn't matter that this chapter is short! It is amazing, as always!
And now you're saying that there will be a lot of fluff galore? Awww... I just can't wait to read it!
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By the way, your FlutterDash stories helped me to realize something.
My top favorite pony from the Mane 6 was Twilight. But I've changed my mind! My top favorite pony is Fluttershy now!
The sweetest and most adorable reunion ever! Though this chapter was shorter than usual, you still packed all the awesomeness as usual.
What an awesome read, especially when my fic needs a little inspiration! I didn't mind the length; it seems just right.
It's very sweet and you perfectly wrote the pair as the best couple ever! I can't wait to read more!
925530 May I please pretty Princess please have this image?
Did you make it?
926152
Of course you can have it!
Link (small picture): http://s8.postimage.org/lvkrl2t6d/133632520037.gif
Link (BIG picture): http://s16.postimage.org/o6qbfhvb9/nose_kissies_by_naroclie_d4ya7l5.gif
No, I didn't. I just found it by the Google search.
I can't make such great and cute things. I can't make any good pictures.
926255
Dag nab crab-nuggets! You don't know how much this means to me! Thanks!
I will look at this gif, and look back on a certain moment on season 2. Har har har.
And then do some bad photoshopping.
926303
Awww! You're welcome!
That was so sweet I think you gave me diabetes.
Sooooooo cutecute
I swear ponies are going to be the death of me........but I wouldof died happy
925530 Oh my gosh, I love that image! It's all kinds of adorable!
925663 Glad to hear it! Thanks!
926496 XD Me too!
927049 Oh, I accepted that a long time ago!
Sorry for being late, I just didn't get a chance to read it! I love how it is written. It is so cute and sweet!
You impress me again. Aww it is just so cute. Cuteness overload!
As always, remember to stay GREAT!
925329 fluff galore... I look forward to this. How did miss the release hour of this? Fail for me.
Oh well here we go...
Gahh... WOH. Another great chapter of cutness galore.
Zara - I had a lot of fun voice acting her in this chapter. That one last goodbye scene left me hoping I would get to see her again when FS and RD travel there. From there the last letter was a great build up. Yes we had an idea on what they might do upon being reunited so you left us hanging for a few paragraphs longer while you allowed us to see how sappy RD can actualy be when Fluttershy is in her head. Poor Fluttershy would have had a hard time containing herself, trying to apper normal in town (if she went out) when that last letter came.
Dreaming of how wounderful things will be.
“All right, now I should-” - and down comes the rain. I love rain scenes. Theres something special about being out there in the rain with a good reason to enjoy yourself. Holding onto each other… flying around in joy... this scene.. so heartwarming. I had to wipe away tears of joy whilee I laughed. It's truly a great payoff scene after 80k or so words to get to this wonderful point in time.
Its great to hear we will be seeing some snuggle time soon.
Hopefuly uninterupted. Then I'm hoping for things like first date and visitng that awesome Zebra again. Basily I'm hoping this won't be ending for anohter while. Theres stil so much you can do. Its wonderful you have basily left it open for a whole lot more D'awww action to happen and I look foward to it. After they truly get settled, have made us explode from cutness a several more times and you feel its the end you could consider A well written wedding. I've read so many that come accross rushed and I'm sure that you would be able to stretch it out, make us go D'awww and say 'yuss end of story. They live happily ever after'. This is EPIC.
Forever.
Wow. This is all I can really say about this story. Honestly... Never before have I been so enraptured by something I'm reading. I read this all through last night. Catching up by about 8am, after I started at about 10pm the previous night. The point is... This story has given me feels, I guess is the best way to describe it. It is just so well written and a really beautiful story. So yea, I love it so far. So very, very much.
Fiveever
949021 It has nothing to do with the lesbianism. It's the compatibility between the characters, and also, the combination of personal opinions and headcanons. More often than not, it has little to do with the fact that the characters are female and "look cute" together.
Hee hee hee! Gotta love me my Flutterdash This chapter left me happy.
That is NOT to say it was not without its flaws. *CRITICAL REVIEW INCOMIIIIIIIIIIING*
"But wow do I want to go back in time and kick myself!" she says, after in the previous chapter saying that if she could go back in time she would change nothing... consistency author, consistency!
"Rainbow grinned at her former boss before she walked out of he doors of the Inn for the last time." Right, for the last time.... oh wait, didn't she just say she would bring Fluttershy there sometime? come on author, think about your writing! oh and there's a typo in there too. Watch out for typos.
"The journey back will add to my thinking, but at least now I know what I want." WHAT IN THE HAY? Are you trying to tell me she DIDN'T know that what she wanted was to be with Flutters when she left? RIDICULOUS! She knew she wanted to be with Fluttershy since before she broke up with Comet, KEEP CONSISTENCY DARN IT!
"The uncertainty, for the most part, had no longer plagued her." What s this "uncertainty" you speak of. Fluttershy was pretty darn certain she loved Dash, come on. Stop writing these contradictions just to make it seem like the journey had a purpose (which it didn't)
"The same went for her sorrows, which no longer dampened her hopes." Now wait just one darned minute! She already said that all of her sorrows melted away when she kissed RD for the first time, that it was like they didn't exist anymore. WHY ARE YOU SO INCONSISTANT IN THIS CHAPTER!?
So yeah that disappointed me, that you would go and lose consistency just to make the trip seem like it had a purpose. Really, REALLY this would have been so much better without the trip. Also, i think i will start a new section of critical review, i call it "The chuckle counter" (I'm just so creative ) Total number of "Chuckle" in this chapter...3!
Anypony have some extra insulin on them? I think I just got diabetes.
And, girl, you never fail to disappoint! Keep up the good work!
Oh, yeah, I forgot to mention... I doubt I am the only one still wondering about Blazing Comet.