The Royal Wedding of Princess Cadence and Shining Armor is an event that will be remembered by ponies for generations to come as not only the day a Princess married a Captain of the Guard, but also the day that the Changelings almost took over Canterlot- a day when the Elements of Harmony and the Princess of Love stood up against the horrifying horde and somehow won a fight that Celestia herself could not.
However, for Fluttershy, it will stand out for a very different reason.
Because it is at the reception after the wedding and after several very strong glasses of wine that she is finally, after almost a year of pining in silence, able to speak her feelings aloud for a certain white unicorn of exceptional grace and beauty. Finally, after a year, she is able to tell Rarity how she feels, to let her heart's desire be seen beneath the sun and moon. But will Rarity return her feelings the way she hopes... or will clouds of hidden hearts and unspoken words keep her sealed beneath them, unable to reach the beauty beyond?
In Cloudsdale they have a saying- "Every cloud has a silver lining."... but will Fluttershy be able to find it?
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[A/N] This is a fic written for a good friend of mine to showcase a character she designed so beautifully, who is used in the cover page. This one's for you, Bri- I hope you like it. ^^
Ahhh! Beautiful. Beautiful. Flarity, with just enough uncertainty, hesitation and love. Pure beauty and sweetness and light.
So, what happens when they get sober?
Awkward moments much?
Oh! I will definitely read this when I have the chance (I have around 180 fics in my "To Read Later" list.) Love Rarity/Fluttershy, it makes me really sad how little love there is for them
Only 82 views? Your story deserves way more than that! This, sir, is a travesty!
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Normally I don't ship the Mane 6 at all, but this is for a friend. ^_^ And I'm glad you like it!
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LOL Dusk- technically only Flutters was hammered. XD But I assure you, that question will be answered in the next chapter.
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Oh MY... that is a lot of fics to read. Well, I hope you enjoy this one when you get to it!
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I'm just happy it has that many! ^-^ And I'm glad you enjoyed it enough to say that- who knows, maybe I'll get more!
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Yes, it is. I'm such an egghead
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I hope that you continue to enjoy the other chapters as they happen- things are going to get a bit sad... 
I'm very glad you like it!!
This made me feel happy and fluffy. I give you five stars out of five!
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Nothing wrong with being an egghead! Our friendly neighborhood Rainbow Dash found that out the hard way.
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Sad? Awwww
But that's ok. there are some truly beautiful Flarity stories that can be sad but end beautifully.
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I hope that the ending of my story can measure up. ^_^
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I'm glad you approve- I was quite pleased with it, myself. ^w^
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It really seems like a Rarity thing to do; and if you did use it... did you use it on the same character combo? Cuz that would be awesome. X3
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I'm having a really good time writing this, and I hope that you like the following chapters, as well. ^_^
Awwww, I'm glad you like it so much!
"Comprende" is Spanish. The French, while pronounced identically, is spelled "comprendez."
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>_< Screw you, Bing Translator... last time I trust you for anything!! Thank you for pointing that out, De Carabas- I'll fix that ASAP.
Hold on, what in Equestria is the foal mirror? And Rarity is having doubts? (Insert dramatic No)
The suspense, it's killing me!
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The Foal Mirror was actually something in G1- a magic mirror that if a pony stood in front of it it would make a baby pony. The same friend I'm dedicating this story to uses the Foal Mirror slightly differently- working for two ponies, no matter their gender, who stand in front of the Mirror. I've added my own touches to it- don't worry, it'll all make sense in the last part.
Poor Rarity. She's in a real bind with this foal proposition Fluttershy's sprung on her out of the blue. She shouldn't have said yes. I have a feeling this could potentially end very badly.
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Unfortunately, decisions like that can also mean that sometimes stories don't have bubbly, feel-good endings. 
Aaah yes, she most definitely should have said no- or at least held to her "it's a little too soon" argument. But, things like that happen when you're trying to make the person you love happy.
Wow! Now this is a unique situation. Usually if Flarity is part of the story and the author also get some Twinkie going they finish the trifecta with Appledash. That you didn't is truly unique. I'm not sure what to think of that.
As for the drama: oh noes! Rarity! Please try and be a good mommy! For Fluttershy! Don't make her
She loves you 
aww, such a sweet little filly... why would Rarity ever leave that darling child?
What? Rarity just walks out on Fluttershy? How uncouth!
But this was a good read nonetheless, although the ending was hardly satisfying.
And then the other ponies in Ponyville attack the boutique with torches and pitchforks.
Well, she's the one that left and didn't say anything before. This was an incredibly sad satory. There were many tears shed when the mirror brought forth a foal 
And even mroe when Rarity left. I hope something can fix this.
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Ahhh, incidentally... it didn't really pull it off. It petered out at the end, with Rarity vanishing into the land of convenient escapes, with a few nice but hollow sentiments. It just sort of became an allegory on divorce, when there are already elements to allow that (Mr. and Mrs. Cake.) So it seemed, just to me, that you created a relationship expressly to shatter it to pieces in order to teach a lesson that has often been taught.
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Well, the relationship wasn't created expressly to destroy itself, rather it was created specifically to bring Silver Lining into existence. The picture that was given to me was of the filly crying, so I wanted to make the story sad, and them not remaining together seemed the best way to go about it. I wasn't trying to make the rote allusions to divorce- even if it did slightly come out that way; I was trying to steer it more towards "personal growth for Fluttershy via broken heart"... guess I need to work on my ending a bit. XD
I have to thank you for writing such a wonderful story. It was a journey and a half. I would have a hard time finding a flaw with it, and I hope you pride yourself on the piece you have written. I would be interested in finding out what happens with Fluttershy, Rarity and Silver Lining, but the way you ended it still works beautifully.
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Well, personal growth via sadness is good but too much and it becomes excessive, merely sadness for the sake of sadness.
I can see how you were trying not to speak on divorce but the impression is undeniable. It's all the elements. "It's not you it's me. I thought we could work it out. Mommy, I'm sorry, was it me?" They read like a textbook.
I'm not slagging off the story at all. I love this new character. I love all next generation foals. And when they're from a pair I love I just love them even more. I suppose I'm very... invested in flarity. So it hurt an especially large amount to see them destined to be broken apart. You were foreshadowing pretty hard. The thing is, I assumed they would get back together after a few misunderstandings and hard lessons. I've seen THAT before. I forget which story but it has worked out very well.
In all, I can say this: when it was beautiful, it was very beautiful. When it was sad it was crushing. and it just ended up more crushing than beautiful.
Rarity turned into Blueblood!
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This story started out as a side-project, but it's really grown into something that I'm very, very proud of- and I'm glad to hear that people are enjoying it. ^-^
Thank you very much for reading, BrainLapse, and thank you for the wonderful comment.
Actually, I'm glad people are reading it at all...
So thank you! 
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I can really see where you're drawing the parallels, and they are definitely there- but honestly, I felt that they needed to be there. It's a little cliche, but I think they work in the situation.
And I very much understand being invested in them- for what it's worth, I really do like the pairing; they're adorable together, and honestly, I feel like that's why the ending is a little rough- they WORK, and it was hard for me to make them NOT work to the point of breaking them up. >.<
I really thank you for your feedback, Gabriel- you really made me think about this story and make sure I all my proverbial i's dotted. And I'm glad you enjoyed it, even if the ending left something to be desired. I hope that I'll get to see some more of you around my stories. ^-^
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LOLOLOL Oh Dusk... XD Pretty sure she'd kill you if she heard that...
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Well, just remind me sometime. There's this weird thing where if I'm on my laptop I can comment easily and such but I cannot watch while on my phone I can watch but everything is needlessly annoying. So, you can guess where I am right now as my reply is long and not riddled with autocorrect entries. If I don't watch you right away or in a few days remind me. I have like five stories on my mind plus life
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But it's true.
rarity i will find you and i will kill you for making fluttershy cry
Poor Rarity, poor Fluttershy, and poor Silver Lining!
There is no bad guy in this story. Both Rarity and Fluttershy are at fault for things turning out like this. Fluttershy was selfish and inconsiderate for effectively forcing Rarity into becoming a mother (and by default marrying Fluttershy). And Rarity was too cowardly to nip things in the bud and ended up making the situation worse in a misguided attempt to spare Fluttershy's feelings. Both acted stupidly, and yet both had only the best of intentions in wishing to see the other happy.
Rarity did make the correct decision in the end though, given the way things were heading. Her reasoning was sound. If she stayed with Fluttershy and Silver Lining out of a sense of duty and obligation, she'd only grow resentful and bitter. This way, at least her filly is spared that horrible, toxic family environment. There is no reason, the way things stand, to believe that Fluttershy and Rarity will not stay fast friends; and that little Silver won't grow up happy and loved by both her mothers. It's not the ideal, story-book ending, but then again, real life seldom is.
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LOLOLOL Wow... you don't even know how much this made me LOL! XD
I'm really glad you enjoyed it- and you should know that a very good friend of mine, who has told me how much of a bitch Rarity is in this story, was VERY happy with your comment. XD XD I believe his exact words were "victory is MINE!"
No. No.
Please no.
It isn't going to end this way.
IT CAN'T END THIS WAY.
IT CAN'T!
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Mauser... you don't know how much I celebrated when I read your comment. I'm glad that you saw where I was coming from with this whole thing, and it makes me feel a bit better about this piece knowing that at least one person saw where I was trying to settle Fluttershy and Rarity's relationship. You're right, I do very much see Silver growing up being loved by her mothers, and I also see Rarity and Fluttershy still being great friends. In fact, I *do* have ideas as to what a sequel to this would entail, and I can see Rarity being very active in Silver's life, and being concerned for Fluttershy even after she seems "back to normal".
Thank you for your comments on this story- each one helps me make sure I'm steering things the way I want them to go in my writing. I hope that in the future I will see comments from you in some of my other writing, be they old or new. ^-^
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It'll be OK, Rarispy! Fluttershy is a strong pony, even if she doesn't necessarily look it- she can do this!
Good story, I don't understand the Rarity hate comments though, honestly I see where she's coming from, it was pretty sudden, how can Fluttershy expect to go directly to having a foal like that, true Rarity should have made her feelings clearer but I think it was overall not her fault
My heart knows no words. All I can say is beautiful, in all its meanings.
the outcome wasnt expected at all, what with rarity just leaving and running from everything...
this story, dear sir or madame, made my emotions well up (not to the point of letting them out but almost)
its a shame i can only vote once for this story
Don't worry. I'm sure Celestia has a nice, comfortable spot picked out for Rarity...on the sun.
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I very much agree- it was a mishmash of misinformation and trying to make the other pony happy. I didn't mean for Rarity to get so much hate from this. >_> XD I'm glad you don't hate her, though!!! X3
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I'm very glad you liked it.
Thank you very much, AL- it means a lot to me.
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I must ask, though, remembering this story, for a sequel, please?
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Thank you, Nightsflash- I worked really hard on getting the ending just right, with the right amount of disbelief, heartbreak and anger mixed in. After all, if it wasn't a little unexpected, Flutters would have seen it coming, and she could possibly have done something to prevent it. I thank you very much for reading!
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LOLOLOLOL because Celestia doesn't want Fluttershy to cry, either? XD Awww c'mon, Rarity doesn't deserve to get sent to the sun!
...maybe a couple of seconds on the Moon will cool her off, though...
Sir D4ftP0ny,
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(just kidding). Thank you so much for this wonderful story, and I hope to see more from you.
I am incredibly new to the MLP:FIM scene, and as such, have only recently discovered the beauty that is Flarity/Rarishy. I hate that it is such a hard ship to come by as they are simply awesome together. I'll stop there before I begin to ramble, but I would like to offer my two cents on your work here.
First, by far, it is the most heart-wrenching piece that I have read to date. I think this mostly due to my personal attachment to this couple. It had some beautiful points, and I agree with you when you said the falling out had some cliche points. However awful the ending (and that is to say the events were awful, not your telling of them), kudos to you, sir, for taking the darker path when many writers take that of the colorful bow tying everything together in a happily-ever-after package. And while I saw tells of repeating themes in some of the lighter points, you pulled me back in by professionally holding the darker spots together with precision and detail (neither overdone, nor underwrote) that made this a truly vicarious read.
My last little critique for you as a writer and not on my personal feelings of the story (as I only chipped the iceberg... I could go on forever about this story); your foreshadowing was not necessarily too strong, but I think I recall three separate instances where you wrote apart from general description and dialogue that the reader can pick up on (you write well enough for them to, at least). I guess I'm saying that from the first instance of foreshadowing (and I would say that the Princess Celestia note was probably the most profound and yet more naturally set into the story) the reader can at that point see the dark clouds on the horizon, smell the rain in the air, and feel the slight shift in winds and temperature... and as the thing progresses, hear the thunder grow and see the lightning flash. To hint that a storm is coming at any point beyond that is almost stating the obvious.
[EDIT: Upon further contemplation of my choice of words, this is not to say that you necessarily stated the obvious with the multiple instances of foreshadowing, per se. I think here, more than anything, you kinda drove home the idea that something REALLY IRREVOCABLY BAD was coming... where many writers may use light foreshadowing as a feint, or more commonly, just a bad bump in the road, I feel like if you had underwritten your own foreshadowing here, the resulting emotional sucker-punch of what happened and Fluttershy's emotional spiral, and the finality of it, etc... would have had a much more profound effect. Take this however you will, this is just some friendly advice from one writer to another
I can only say that I believe Gabriel LaVedier said it best when he said "when it was beautiful, it was very beautiful. When it was sad it was crushing. and it just ended up more crushing than beautiful". I agree with his sentiment on it, though I think I might have accepted the bittersweet ending only a tiny bit better than he did... like teensy weensy... >.>... DON'T EVER DO IT AGAIN!
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