• Published 7th Oct 2023
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Give them a push - Aurora_Glow



Flurry Heart was annoyed. Her Uncle Sunburst and Auntie Starlight were acting weird around each other. Maybe she can do something about it? She was her mother’s daughter after all.

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Spaghetti

Starlight looked at the menu in her hooves. “I’ll have a Rose petal burger,” she said to the waiter. “And a glass of grape juice please.” “An oats and daisy sandwich for me, with a glass of grape juice as well,” said Sunburst. “And macaroni and cheese for the little one, along with a strawberry and blueberry smoothie.” The waiter nodded, jotting down their order. He gave a small bow and left the table.

“How did you know what Flurry wanted?” asked Starlight. “She never said anything about her preference.” Sunburst shrugged. “She always wants macaroni and cheese when we are out. And strawberries and blueberries are her favorite.”

Starlight couldn’t help but admire him. He’s going to make a great father someday, she thought. He takes such good care of Flurry. The filly is definitely lucky to have Sunburst look after her. And I didn’t even notice how hungry Flurry was getting…

Flurry Heart looked back and forth between Sunburst and Starlight. The two ponies were looking at each other, but each seemed oblivious to how the other felt. A light bulb went off in Flurry’s head. She got it! Maybe she can borrow a trick from the play Daddy and Mommy brought her to see! What was it called again? The lady and the tramp?

The filly made a beeline towards the waiter from just now. She whispered instructions in his ear, pointing towards her table. The waiter smiled and nodded, happy to play along.

“What did you say to the guy Flurry?” Sunburst asked. Flurry smiled at him. “Just told him that I wanted extra cheese on my macaroni,” she said, shrugging. Sunburst nodded before continuing his conversation with Starlight. The two were neck in neck in a debate on which one of Starswirl’s spells was the hardest.

It wasn’t long before their food came. But to Sunburst and Starlight’s surprise, a large plate of spaghetti was put in front of them, instead of the foo they had originally ordered. When the two weren’t looking, the waiter winked at Flurry, who winked back.

“Macaroni and a smoothie for the young lady, and a plate of lover’s spaghetti for the mare and stallion,” said the waiter, his eyes twinkling. “We… we didn’t order this,” stammered Starlight, flushing scarlet. Sunburst nodded in agreement.

“It’s fine Uncle and Auntie,” chirped Flurry innocently. “Maybe they mixed up th order. But wouldn’t it be such a shame if the cooks had to prepare the food all over again? Looks like you’ll have to share!” Starlight and Sunburst looked at each other, embarrassed. The filly did have a point…

“Well it’s fine,” she said to the waiter. “But can you bring us two plates please? We can’t really eat from the same plate.” The waiter nodded and went on his way, returning with two new plates.

Flurry’s face fell. If they ate from different plates, they wouldn’t be able to eat the same piece of spaghetti and kiss! That was her original plan! Now it’s ruined. Flurry scowled, which none of the adults took notice to, since they were too busy splitting up the spaghetti. She’ll have to think of something else again…

Oh well. That can wait. Right now, Flurry was hungry!


The three ponies were on their way to Sugarcube corner, ready to have some dessert after their delicious meal. While the spaghetti might have been unexpected for Starlight and Sunburst, both agreed that it was a good meal.

Ding! The bell sounded when they entered the sweet shop. Pinkie Pie was tending the counter. “Hi Starlight! Hi Sunburst! Hi Flurry!” Pinkie greeted with her usual enthusiasm, bounding over to the group. “My, you’ve certainly grown since I’ve las seen you Flurry!”

“Hiya Auntie Pinkie!” greeted Flurry, flying over to the pink pony. “Can I have my special milkshake? Please?” “Of course!” Pinkie said. “My Pinkie sense told me you were coming. I just finished whipping it up!”

It had became a tradition for Pinkie to give Flurry a special milkshake ever time she cam to Sugarcube Corner. The flavor was different every time, but it was always the best thing Flurry had ever tasted.

Pinkie brought Flurry to the kitchen while Starlight and Sunburst waited outside. On the kitchen counter sat a pink and blue milkshake with whipped cream and a cherry on top. Flurry excitedly took a sip.

“Mhmm! Cotton candy,” she said, slurping. “With a hint of blueberry!” added Pinkie.

“Auntie Pinkie, can I ask you something?” Flurry asked. “Pinkie promise not to tell Auntie starlight and Uncle Sunburst?” Pinkie nodded. “Cross my heart and count to five, sick a cupcake in my eye,” she said.

“I wanna get Uncle Sunburst and Auntie Starlight together, but so far nothing’s worked,” lamented Flurry. “Do you have any ideas?” Pinkie chuckled. “Seems like you’re taking after your mama,” she said, winking. “Maybe I can help you in succeeding in your little mission…” She whispered a plan in Flurry’s ear.

Flurry giggled and climbed on pinkie’s back. The two made it back out to where the two victims of their scheme were.

“Ready to go Flurry?” Sunburst asked. “It’s almost nap time.” “Wait before you go, can you two try out a new game I’ve been working on?” Pinkie asked. Starlight and Sunburst looked at each other, then shrugged. They’ve got time.

Pinkie pulled two cupcakes out of her pouty mane. “You two bite into the cupcake. If the inside is blue, I ask you a question and you tell the truth. If the inside is pink, I dare you to do something and you do it. It’s cupcake version of truth and dare!”

Sunburst and Starlight both bit into their cupcakes, revealing a pretty sapphire colour. “EEEEE!” Pinkie squealed. “You both got truth! Now here’s my question for both of you. Do you have a person you like like?”

Both ponies turned crimson, while Flurry looked at them expectantly. Will it work this time?she thought. “We…well I don’t think I… I do. Do you have one Starlight?” stammered Sunburst helplessly. “N… no!” Starlight denied, shaking her head so vigorously that it looked like it was in danger of falling off. Flurry scowled. Aww, she thought. I really thought that would work. Better luck next time I guess…

Pinkie eyed Sunburst and Starlight suspiciously, before giggling. “Okie dokie lokie,” she said. “If you two say so! Have fun with your day now! Bye!”

“Bye!” Sunburst, Starlight and Flurry said, heading out the door.

“What was that about?” Starlight asked Sunburst. “Pinkie seems more… Pinkie than usual…” “I’m sure it was nothing,” reassured Sunburst. “She’s just being, well, Pinkie.”

But still… When Pinkie asked me that question, I couldn’t help but think of Sunburst… Starlight thought. But I can never be with him. He’ll never accept me. Heck, I started a cult and almost destroyed the world! Even the destroying the world part wasn’t intentional, it doesn’t change the fact that I still almost did it… He’s too good for me…

Flurry yawned beside them, which made Starlight look towards her. “Hang in there Flurry,” a giggling Starlight said. “Sunburst did say that it was almost your nap time. We’re almost at the castle. Tell you what? I’ll let you ride on my back. Hop on!”

Flurry smiled and flew onto Starlight, which made Sunburst chuckle. Nap time, here they come!

Author's Note:

I know the chapter are a bit too short. I want to make them longer, but writing long stories has never been my strongest suit. I find it easier to break the story down into shorter parts.