A Story of Love (Among Others)

by TheMareWhoSaysNi

Walk the Proud Land

It's snowing in the streets of Canterlot. I'm walking under the flakes, on my own, my mind at peace. There's a tranquility, a peculiar serenity that I really love about winter. It's my favorite season, along with Spring, because cold has something soft and mellow that I just can't explain. I like the sound of my steps creaking in the snow, it's so comforting.

After my discussion with Filthy Rich, I've decided to take a short walk. Not for shopping, only for the pleasure of a stroll in the streets. Hearth Warming decorations are lighting up the city, people are in a hurry, with bags in their arms, struggling against the cold while I'm walking, slowly, breathing out.

Quietness... I've forgotten what it was like after I've been a companion to anger for so long. This year, I'll be with Soarin for Hearth Warming and all my family. They will finally meet him and even that doesn't make me feel nervous. Days where we were parted aren't that old yet when I turn back, it feels like it dates back to centuries.

My story can now resume its course. It's nothing like a screwball comedy or even a rom-com. It can't be that because it isn't anybody else's story. It's mine, written by the hands of choices. So, even if that's a little sappy at times, at other times it's crazy or outlandish or excited, even if it's full of flaws, injustices and sparkled with pain, my story is precious to me, and even beautiful. This is why I swear I'm going to cherish it, with its pits and bumps, with its cracks and its grace, in its least small details.

"Traces of the steps I leave behind me
Are distorted and muddy
But I don't regret a single one
I'm proud of them from the bottom of my heart"

Ayumi Hamasaki

Author's Note:

Well, this is it... I hope you liked it and had fun reading this little "romantic comedy gone wrong"

If you want more Soarin and Dashie, in a sad tale of love, tears and self-discovery, set in the 50s, maybe your wish will be granted very soon

Comments

[Midday Giggle]

My congratulations to you on yet another one great story, my friend You're filling this site with beautiful love stories anyone could relate to, and I know that whatever your hands create, it'll be great

I can't put with words how much this story has made me laugh, cry and taken me by surprise, some pleasant and some not so much, but life isn't a fairy tale and you are great showing it through what you write.

I admire the dedication you give to each of your stories and the fact that you pubished this today although you weren't feeling very well while I'm still finishing the plot of my next story and struggling with the beginning, is proof of why I proudly say you're my role model when it comes to writing.

Even if this fandom comes to an end, you can be sure in me you'll always find a follower, reader and, above all, a friend that'll keep you company through every step. Keep it going

Now, a little something I liked of past chapter, is the fact that Soarin fought Filthy Rich with all his might, for Rainbow Dash. The moment he thought he was going to lose her, he decided that this had gone too far, and damn right it had. I still spite Filthy Rich though.

Also, is Twilight Filthy's secretary? I believe she is.

Amazing job, Ni

[TheMareWhoSaysNi]

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Your message really moved me. I feel like crying Really, you don't know what it means to me. And I want you to know that I regard you as one of my most precious friend / soul little sister Thank you, from the bottom of my heart I'll do my best never to deceive you, as a friend and as a writer

Yes, Twilight's Filthy Rich's secretary Remember the nice young one who was new and agreed to let Dashie speak to Soarin on the phone when she graduated? That's the one

[vanilla28]

Tu as fais un excellent boulot! Superbe histoire :)

[TheMareWhoSaysNi]

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Oh, it's so nice of you, my little honey bee Thank you
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Merci

[Aether Spark]

Its so sad this story has finished 😭

This was a great story. If there's ever a sequal ill be there.

Thanks for this great romance story.

[Lazzari]

Wow honestly amazing AMAZING AMAZING. after I pushed aside the grammatical and spelling errors with was honestly an amazing story. I loved it a lot and you did an amazing job writing it. I added this to my favorite good job

[rainbownette]

WAAAA THIS WAS PERFECT