The Flutterheart Diaries

by lilinuyasha

XXX: Getting more involved.

10-20-13

Well, It was my birthday. No better way to spend it than Ponyville AND Canterlot winning their rivalry games of hoofball, and going home and spending sweet time with Flutterheart and Anacrusis. Even though I told Flutterheart not to get me anything, she still wound up getting me a new watch, a black one with red trim and white face. I’m officially wearing myself on my arm. Anacrusis, on the other hand, (On some help from Flutterheart, I’m sure) nearly threw his bag at me with the biggest smile on his face and plopped his flank on the ground, waiting for me to open it. I carefully unwrapped it, finding a brand new conductor’s baton in the bag. I’d been keeping my eye on that one for a while. The minute I looked over at him to say “Thank you”, his smile increased tenfold and he leapt into my arms, hugging me for dear life. I hugged him back tightly and invited Fluttershy in to the family hug. All in all, best birthday ever.

Another year older,

Trey

10-29-13

Anacrusis is getting ready for his first Nightmare night. He said he wanted to go as me for Nightmare Night, but I told him that’s not a fun costume. So, he tried to go as Flutterheart. He never understood the concept of “something fanciful” or “Out of this world”, so I simply told him that he could go as both of us and saved money on a costume. He finds joy in the strangest things. Hopefully he won’t be too hard to please later in life. Supposing that we get a daughter, she’ll probably need the money we won’t seem to have to spend on Anacrusis. I can only pray for that, though. I’ll let you know how it went.

Ready for Nightmare Night,

Trey

11-1-13

Well, Nightmare Night went over very successfully. Anacrusis had a lot of fun. Princess Luna decided to drop in again this year, providing a lot of good, scary fun for the ponies again. Apparently the first time she came, she really scared the crap out of everypony. Anacrusis wanted to meet her, proudly proclaiming that he had no fear, quickly trotting off to give her a hug. Then that sense of fear exponentially grew the closer he got to her. He wound up cowering behind Flutterheart as we tried to get Luna to give him a hoofshake.

“Your foal is cute! Your Princess desires a hug!” she said. That’s when Anacrusis perked up. The two of them wound up chatting in Ye Olde Canterlot speak for quite a while.

“And what are you named?”

“They call me Anacrusis. What may I call you?”

“I desire to be called Princess Luna!”

“May I abbreviate it to Luna?”

“I approve of this.”

“You hath made me ecstatic.”

The conversation continued on for quite a while, Anacrusis popping in words only his little dictionary taught him along with God knows what other source. Seriously, do I even have any books with that kind of language in it?

Eventually, we had to end the conversation so Luna could attend to other ponies, but Anacrusis has a new penpal. If Luna follows through, she and Anacrusis will be sending letters back and forth for a while. Christmas doesn’t even come for another month and a half.

Excited for Anacrusis,

Trey

11-26-13

Thanksgiving went over well. The best things we have to give thanks for this year are, of course, Anacrusis, and the hopeful arrival of a filly. Not to mention what a wonderful family we have. Every day, I thank God for the wonderful life he’s given me thus far.

A wonderful life, a wonderful wife,

Trey

12-2-13

Well, Hearth’s Warming Eve will soon be upon us. Anacrusis isn’t even sure what it is yet, but he knows how to be excited for it, for some reason. You should have seen the look on his face when we told him about Santa Hooves and the presents he brings.

“Oh, yes, Santa Hooves comes down the chimney and lays presents for ALL the good colts and fillies.”

“Have I been a good Colt? Have I been a good son?”

“Well, of COURSE you have! I bet Santa Hooves will have a lot of presents for you!”

“Really?” he asked, his eyes as large as saucer plates.

“Really really.” I said, hoisting him up on my back, trotting about the room. He screamed in delight and, according to tradition, apparently, Flutterheart joined in and we got into another tickle war. I swear we’re going to ruin some tickle country out there. Or whatever.

Tickle, Tickle, Tickle!

Trey

12-13-13

Man, for some reason I couldn’t find a dictionary in the store. Well...none that would suit Anacrusis’ needs, anyway. Guess what? Twilight has a HUGE dictionary that she was willing to give me. I tried offering to pay her some for it, but she simply told me that she has a few more in her collection. I already have something to get her for Hearth’s Warming, but I have no idea if she already has that book. Seriously. What do you get an egghead for Hearth’s Warming? Maybe I should get her a gag book...”The art of reading a book” or something. Or a necklace. I don’t know. Hearth’s warming is always a stressful time of year.

Lugging a 5 pound dictionary,

Trey

12-23-13

Twas the night before Hearth’s warming eve...

Finally got all of the gifts I’ve been meaning to get. Wound up getting Twi a fancy purple necklace and a book on the origins of StarSwirl’s first magic spells. I asked Celestia herself for a copy, so I’m really hoping Twilight doesn’t have it. In all probability, she probably does though. I’ll let you know after Hearth’s Warming.

Ready for Hearth’s Warming,

Trey

12-26-13

Well, Hearth’s warming was amazing. When Anacrusis opened up his dictionary, He treated it like it was made of solid gold. Flipping the pages back and forth slowly, taking in every word. He completely forgot about the rest of his gifts until later in the night. He was still reading, not even halfway in the A’s when Flutterheart and I both called him for dinner. He didn’t respond so we went into the living room to find him still laying there, reading, at least 5 of his other gifts unopened. I had to tap his back to snap him out of it. He spent the rest of dinner (After opening the rest of his gifts) talking about Arthropods and all other assortment of A words I haven’t ever had a proper place to learn, use, or care about for the most part. One of these days, he’s going to be smarter than me, and that scares me. What will happen to our relationship when he decides I have nothing more to teach him? What if he uses all these fancy words on me to shut me up? Why am I even thinking this? Ugh. Anyways, Hearth’s warming went over very well. I still love my family. Let’s hope for a happy, brand new year filled with my loving family. Who needs new year’s resolutions with a family like mine?

Looking forward to another year of family adventure,

Trey

Comments

[Antonio Eclair]

finanlly a new chapter! thank goddl.dropbox.com/u/31471793/FiMFiction/Fluttershy_lolface.png

[lilinuyasha]

833728 I'll try and upload more sooner. I didn't realize how long I'd put it off

[kladdos]

d'aaaw so cute, so good!
I've been waiting for this quite a while and I would be really happy if you do update this a bit more often.

keep up the good work!

[Kenseirabbit]

Inuyasha I had almost gave up hope on you! *almost* Though you didn't answer the twilight thing. Did she have the book?

[Fluttershy Yay lover]

It's been awhile since we got a chapter with stuff from the actual diary. Crystal is pleased

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[RustyBolts]

Flutterheart diaries, rated TRIPLE X!!

[DoctorShy]

Thx broham. I needed this.

[Nira Lightshine]

Aww that was such a sweet chapter, I cant wait for the next one :).

[Super_Big_Mac]

You said Christmas... You used the word 'God', which may or may not be a part of Equestrian vocabulary as their 'Holy' semblances are the Princess Goddesses. I suggest you change that to 'Celestia', or use the 'Cosmic Matriarch', since many seem to use that as Celestia's and Luna's 'creator/mother'. Heck, just use the Great and Holy Lauren.

Faust knows how many times her name's been said in vain.

[lilinuyasha]

843671 I'll go back and change Christmas, but not God. I believe he's there, canon or not

[Neuex]

I recently got rid of some stories out of my favorites, not thinking I was gonna read them.
When i went over this story the thought of unfaving it never crossed my mind.

Still loving this story,

Neuex.

[Nocturne]

Another day, another review. Also, I do believe I did get this one out a little bit faster than usual.

A full on diary chapter, been a little while, but it makes for a nice break from constant present day plot. Plus I think it's been a little too long since the audience has had Anacrusis induced “dawwww”.

“...with the biggest smile on his face and plopped his flank on the ground, waiting for me to open it.”

I found this bit particularly effective, I can just visually imagine a foal Anacrusis, with his big beady eyes staring up at Trey with a huge grin on his face. And the huge family hug, a very cute touch. The “dawww” is strong with this one.

It's interesting that Anacrusis is presented with what would almost appear to be a lack of an imagination. This seems very unusual for any child. Some might have less imagination of “out of this world” ideas than others, but it almost seems un-child like for him to lack that element. Though I did like that he wanted to go as Trey. It shows a clear admiration for his father, and even more so develops a clear to into the present day story line. Specifically the cutie mark event where Anacrusis was worried that Trey would be displeased with his cutie mark. I think these two events work together to create the sense of respect and admiration Anacrusis holds for his father.

Random question....how did he go as both Fluttershy and Trey? Is this the whole he has Trey's hair and Fluttershy's coat?

It was good to have portrayal of Anacrusis that shows a slightly weaker side of him. Not that it is demeaning in anyway, rather him being scarred of a pony at least 5 times his size is actually really adorable. It also establishes some connection to Fluttershy as his mother, as at least this one time they share a bit of their timid nature.

I think this provided a opportunity to explore the growth of Fluttershy's character. Clearly in Luna Eclipsed, Fluttershy was terrified of Luna. In this chapter, she clearly has no fear of Luna, and almost serves to protect her child from the non-existent threat of the “giant scary pony monster”. Could be grounds to explore Fluttershy's role and growth as a mother, and how that has changer her as a person (pony or person? I never know these things...)

The Ye Olde Canterlot Speak was cute, also impressive on Annacrusis's part. Letters to Luna? As if Trey didn't have enough connections to the royal family as it was.

Interesting that Trey felt the need to give Twilight a gift in return for the dictionary, but I suppose that makes sense. If nothing else it serves to prove that there is no bad blood between them over the events of Flutterheart.

And yes, the holiday season is way too stressful of a time of year.

...and there are those connections to the royal family coming to use...who knows, maybe the book was out of print if Trey got it from Celestia.

You've clearly displayed Anacrusis as a most unusual child. I've never heard of a child actually forgetting about several of his gifts before, but I suppose you were aiming for Anacrusis to be a bit different.

I'm glad you touched on a very difficult and often avoid subject of fatherhood...what happens when the child grows up? What happens when father and son are on equal footing, or even have the roles switched? Personally I would be very surprised if you wrote it into Anacrusis's character to ever try and shut his father up, I feel that Anacrusis holds far too much respect for Trey. Still, I think in some way, that should be the goal of a parent. To have their child surpass them. Or maybe not, who knows.

Again, a nice chapter, served to establish some more interesting history on Anacrusis

~Nocturne

[lilinuyasha]

851362 Thank you for a fast review. Now I feel compelled to write faster!

[Rocktavius Dashylight]

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