Intermission 2 - Pinkie...Shy?
Pinkie was on her way back from Zecora's hut in the Everfree. Twilight and the rest of her friends had tried talking her into moving into Ponyville itself, but the zebra sage insisted on staying in the forest, as it was more convenient to gather herbs that way.
Pinkie bounced along the path, singing happily. In her pack were spices from Zecora. Oh, I can't wait to try these on vanilla cupcakes, the flavors should blend perfectly! Either that, or some rainbow sauce. Those could go well together! Pinkie paused and stopped her song, listening intently. A pained chirp from off the path reached her ears.
Cautiously straying off the path, the noise grew louder as she closed on the source. A robin laid in the roots of an old oak tree. One wing was flapping uselessly at its side at an awkward angle. The bird noticed her and fell silent, fearfully staring up at her.
"Oh, you poor thing! I know just the pony to take you to!" Pinkie exclaimed, slowly moving closer to the bird, who hopped away from her. "Hey now, stop that, silly! I'm going to take you to Fluttershy, she'll know how to fix you up!" At the pegasus' name, the bird looked at Pinkie, then turned its head in the direction of Fluttershy’s cottage. “Would you look at that? Even the birdies love Fluttershy.” She pointed at it accusingly. “But not as much as I do. You got that?” The bird chirped softly. “All right then. Let’s go.”
Pinkie carefully laid down next to the bird and helped it onto her back. After it was resting on her back, she went back to the path. A few minutes later, the trees thinned out as she exited the forest. Rather than starting towards Ponyville, Pinkie angled off towards Fluttershy’s.
After a few minutes, her destination was in sight. Outside there was a flurry of activity, with animals on the ground, in the surrounding trees, and on the roof. Fluttershy was flitting between them all, pausing briefly here and there to ‘talk’ with an animal for a few moments before moving on to another.
Pinkie paused to watch her work. She really has some sort of glow around her when she works with animals. I’m so happy that she passed her veterinary certifications last year. A sharp chirp broke her from her thoughts. “Oh, sorry there! Got caught up in my thoughts. Let’s get you to Flutters!”
Fluttershy noticed her arrival and smiled widely. Ever since Rarity had begun seeing Applejack, Fluttershy had ended up with a lot of free time that Pinkie had stepped in to fill.
She waved a hoof at the approaching mare. “Hi, what brings you by?” Pinkie carefully dipped her shoulder and revealed the injured bird on her back, making Fluttershy gasp. “Oh my, the poor thing! Pinkie, put him in on the table please. I need to go get the supplies.” She disappeared into the cottage.
Pinkie walked inside moments after the pegasus, the sounds of Fluttershy rooting through cabinets reached her ears. Walking next to the table, she carefully bent her knees to allow the robin to climb down to it. With her charge safely transferred, she stepped back as Fluttershy entered the room, medical supplies balanced on the top of each wing.
“What do you need me to do, Flutters?” Pinkie asked, staying out of her way.
Fluttershy placed the supplies on the table surface as she thought about what her friend could do. “Well, if you don’t mind, could you go fill up a small bowl with water and bring it here? After that, there’s a small feeder in the shed. Could you get that next?” She began inspecting the robin’s wing.
Pinkie walked to the kitchen, while Fluttershy soothed the bird. Opening a cabinet, she carefully grabbed a bowl with her mouth, holding it under the tap at the sink. She filled the bowl and brought it to the pegasus, then left outside for the feeder.
Weaving her way through the animals outside, Pinkie opened the shed doors and looked around for the feeder that Fluttershy had mentioned. Various foods for different animals were stored on the numerous shelves. A small freezer in the back held the little bit of meat that was occasionally required. She finally saw the feeders which were hanging from pegs in the back. Trying to not step on anything, she carefully picked her way across and grabbed one.
Pinkie walked back in as Fluttershy was splinting the wing, carefully holding a small piece of formed wood along the major bone running the length of it. Securing the splint to the wing with some bandages, she carefully wrapped it with gauze, then tied the wing to the robin’s side.
She watched in fascination as Fluttershy worked, enjoying seeing the pegasus in her comfort zone. She’s so amazing when she works! The way the sunlight highlights her mane, it’s beautiful, just like her... Beautiful? Fluttershy was quietly talking to the robin, her work mostly done as she set up the food and water for her newest charge. Yeah, I’d say that fits. Oh, I know! I should have a party, just her and me! It’d be so much fun!
“Pinkie, why are you smiling? Good thoughts?” Fluttershy giggled at Pinkie’s far off gaze as the mare was startled from her reverie.
Pinkie joined her in laughter, “Yes, it’s a very good thought. Party!” She grinned and wrapped a foreleg around Fluttershy’s shoulder. Leaning in, she quietly whispered in her friend’s ear, “I was thinking this. My party cannon, your cottage, the two of us, right now!”
Fluttershy let out a quiet ‘meep.’ “T-that’d be a good idea...” A faint blush crept across her cheeks.
Pinkie removed her leg and looked at her, with a gentle smile. “You know Flutters,” her blush intensified, “you look really cute when you blush!” Pinkie nuzzled her cheek in a more than friendly manner.
As she pulled back, Fluttershy’s mane fell in front of her eyes, hiding her from Pinkie. Oh, oh my... Did she just?
“Flutters?” Pinkie quietly asked, breaking her from her thoughts.
A hoof moved her mane from her eyes, Pinkie’s face filling her vision. Another ‘eeep’ escaped her. They stood there silently,the moment stretching on forever.
In a rare act of initiative, Fluttershy surprised Pinkie. She moved forward, bumping their noses together as their lips gently met. Pinkie’s eyes widened in surprise, then slowly closed as she leaned into the kiss.
Fluttershy suddenly pulled away and hopped back, crimson staining her yellow coat. “O-oh my... I’m sorry Pi—”
She cut her off with a hoof, gently resting it on the mare’s lips. “That’s okay, Flutters. I liked it! Now we really need to have a party!”
Finding some resolve, Fluttershy looked up into her eyes. “I’d like that.”
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I shall. Matter of fact, have an Intermission while I sort out where to start writing the next chapter... tonight!
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As always, going through your comments and making comments on my GDoc version. I've fixed the Raindrops time discrep, I honestly thought it was eight. Ooops! As always, love the CC, even if it means more work for me.
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They're not for everyone, but I hope you enjoyed the chapter regardless. Was my first time attempting to write anything on the 'sad emotional' side of things really.
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Glad you liked the reference to the manticore, as well as the angry sex remark. xD I felt that they needed some comedic relief, given the conversations/scenes that had just taken place.
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Twilight's parents do tend to get glossed over, unless the author is making them important to the story. And even then, most times that involved their deaths. I might have plans for them in the future, (not involving their deaths) so keep your eyes peeled! And I'm starting the next chapter tonight at work.
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Twilicorn? What's that? *looks around* You'll have to wait and see I suppose. The whole Spoilers part thing, ya know? And threesome? If you want to entertain the thought, I shall not destroy it.
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Time will tell, I shall not divulge my secrets! I promise that certain things shall be addressed, although immortal and alicorn do not necessarily go hand in hand. You'll have to see as I release chapters though. (Next one is planned out already, just needs to be written!)
This is the second time I have seen this ship, and thankfully this time it isn't on crack, it's more. . . normal. . .
The Combinatorics Project
Chapter 3. *shudders*
Ooh, PinkieShy! The most d'aww-filled Mane 6 ship IMO. One of those "it can't possibly work, but it does" pairings.
TwiLuna, then FlutterPie, then SpitDash, then RariJack are best ships.
Cute.
Quite a good little background chapter.
Though... i wonder who Dash will end up with, if it hasn't been mentioned already... *wanders off into the distance trying to remember*
:D
Commence read.
Looks like a nice break with some Pinkie and Fluttershy.
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You need to fill me in on how the rewrite goes on Skype one day. : p
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Yeah, I'd had this planned for some time, but finally sat down this morning and slammed it out, then subjected it to the scrutiny of my wonderful editor. Plus, bought me some thinking time for the next chapter.
2108516 I agree for the most part, though personally I'm quite partial to Twilestia and Lunashy.
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Saw that, read soem of the comments, and went 'No Thanks!'. And I like normal. Normal is realistic (as much as can be for technicolored ponies)
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Yeah, it's taken some thinking for these two.... I don't regret it one bit though!
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I like TwiLuna and TwiLestia the most. After that, probably RariJack.
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Thanks, twas the goal here.
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Thanks much for the kind words. Dash... still in the air. (laughs at unintentional pun). Only mention of Dash is a failed relation with Twi. I was bashing on TwiDash some there. Got some potential plans to give her love though.
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LunaShy... someone has read Four of Two I take it? I'd rather see Twilight with Luna over that pairing, but hey. I'll accept a LunaShy if a TwiLestia is occurring
2110542 yup! Though don't get me wrong; I love TwiLuna quite a bit (and I absolutely adore this story so far, by the way). I just tend to lean a tad bit more toward Twilestia and 4o2 opened my eyes to LunaShy.
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Oh, twas just pointing out what was most likely Ariamaki's influence at work. xD Cannot wait for him to come out with new chapter(s), been teasing us for way too long since the last update.
Glad that you're adoring this story, it's been a real pleasure to write. 500 words into the next chapter, oh my. I promise that some stuff of epic proportions should occur.
2110838 Agreed!
I eagerly look forward to more!
edit: One pairing that I really wish I saw more often is Twilight and Cheerilee.
So this is adorably sweet. I think I have a cavity now. Probably all I can really say on the matter...
And if we're talking pairings, my preferences fall into Twiluna, Fluttermac (though I haven't read any strangely enough), PinkieDash, Rarijack, and SoarinDash. honestly though, except for Twiluna, anything goes.
I'm So Meta, Even This Acronym
~xkcd
Nice little intermission btw
2110391 i will :] i been a bit busy past few days, so not much progress.
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Romance Reports shoving aside the TwiLuna (even if Luna was a MASSIVE cunt of a mare) killed any CheerLight for me :|
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: )
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Lol, thanks. Glad you enjoyed it
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Gotcha.
I'm really enjoying this, keep up the good work.
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Going back and rereading, didn't think I had mentioned specifics, however, this only confirms the fact that I need a better system to track those annoyingly small details. Thanks very much for pointing this out.
Did I really do that?
EDIT - and fixed. Yikes. Small details. Again, thanks.
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Thanks for giving it a shot Zuka, glad to know that, with something you don't take a side on, you're enjoying it so far (especially considering the fact that this chapter you just commented on is probably the WORST of the story as far as writing goes... Yeesh, what tried passing off as literature... Rewrites are in the future!)
While writing, I try to give small pieces of [Your Favorite Food/Snack Here] in the form of info, slight foreshadowing, and characterization while not derailing the current events. I think the flow is probably one of the most important aspects to me, thus very few interruptions to it.
Hope you enjoy the rest of it, will catch any later comments.
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Just replying to one comment, I want to say thanks, I am glad that you appear to be enjoying it so far. I hope it continues to hold your attention.
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Egads, that's bad. That's most definitely a mistake.
As far as the sequence, well... Gotta have awkward Twilight. Love, love, loooooove, awkward adorkable Twilight. The fact that is let me segue into the dream sequences to give their history some flushing out without cramming it down your throat also worked well. And Rarity? Expect to see that gal a lot. She has grown on me during the writing of the story, and this continues to ride shotgun to the story.
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Originally, I had planned on having a healthy smattering of thoughts interjected during the sequences. Then, a brick wall happened. After deleting 2x what I'd manage to write, I slapped something together, apologized profusely, then shamelessly put it out there anyways, then finished the 2nd half of the chapter. (Title page was originally Pt 2 of Ch 2). Thus, the flood of thoughts after the flashback. Salvaged it, and moved on. Another thing I'll be tweaking during the time when I set it aside to work on it.
And Spike? Meh. I was going to mention him out hanging with the CMC, but... figured shoving him into the background was well enough. He's around in the story, but I am trying to avoid giving him anything major, so he just peeks in here and there really.
Glad you're enjoying the story thus far, really nice to have in depth comments.
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Nah, this one is referring to his utter destruction, although you're not too far off track as to what exactly he was. I dislike him beyond an Equestrian history lesson. Although the energy that had comprised him was scattered to the far reaches of the planet, the sentience and what made him 'him', that's all gone. I can't say much more without spoiling anything, but know that the next chapter will involve some more details of him.
And this was a method for me to plausibly write him out of the story. He has/had a role to play, but not in the future. Only in the past. Sorry, but the only thing I've got to respect Discord for is that he's one of those rare villains who actually accomplished what he set out to do. Beyond that, eh.
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Wait.. Then what about the first time?
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Spoilers... Sadly, that's all I can say for now. However, it will be addressed. Where he comes from in the next chapter, and the first use of the elements on him will be addressed further down the road. Pinkie Promise.
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Fairly certain that, because of that, it doesn't need capitalization. (Think you're the third person to comment on that, lol)
Used in reference to time of day, not the character in this instance.
I hope you update soon this story is great
I wish I could write such good canon characterization.
Good job!
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Welp, can't make any promises, but 'break time' for me just ended, so it's back to writing. As far as new content going up, it really depends on how it all falls in place. I could very well have Ch 11 ready to go and have Ch 10 holding it up. First time I've split my focus between two chapters.
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Lol, to think, I've never watched the show. A [un]healthy amount of reading is what I've been drawing my characterization from, plus, when you alot things such as time skips, it makes them slightly more malleable (pray you never have to see me write Fluttershy, I'll be having mobs ready to lynch me for the OOC that shall occur!). I will admit though, that it's getting much harder as I progress to keep them within bounds. Twilight, for example... I hate a lot of her canon characterization. I've written some of it, but I've been trying my hardest to either glance over it or shove it away.
And thanks for the praise! I recall bumping into you and critiquing your story, I hope that your writing and such has been enjoyable. Feel free to PM me if you ever have any questions, or need second opinions in regards to it. : )
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As a first-time writer (and self-defeatist) I feel my writing is a cesspit, but who am I to judge myself?
Made this to express my feelings, even though I've only seen season 1
i.imgur.com/t2J7vAg.jpg
And I absolutely love your avatar (and the Anime it's derived from!!!)
PinkieShy is one of my favorite ships, tied with twishy and pinkietwi. The only better ship is obviously pinkietwishy. :P
Finally caught up!
Very cute chapter. Keep up the good work.
Too rare. There needs to be more of it if you ask me.
wait... This was when they got together? o_o
I thought this was a "meanwhile"
Unfortunately I'm not much for any ships involving Pinkie. Don't really know why, but then again, I don't know why I read stories about fictional ponies being in relationships in the first place...I think I may need to go reevaluate my life.....
Anyway, this was a nice little intermission. Short and sweet. Don't really know what else to comment on, but I'll always give props for relationship/world building. I'm also hoping this is going to be a little bit of a calm-before-the-storm thing. We shall see...
Leaning in, she quietly whispered in her friend’s ear, “I was thinking this. My party cannon, your cottage, the two of us, right now!”
And now the only thing I have in my head is Cloud Kickers phrase from the winningverse, "we'll bang kay?"
2110482 2110542 When I think of that pair of shipping, I actually go to Duties, but that's because I read a lot near the end of Season 2 and I died off in my reading (aside from editing) by the end of that summer....
My fave shpping
Actually, this is a rare ship. The only one that is rarer, and one that I haven't seen any stories of, would be Applejack and Fluttershy.... huh, you know, I wonder if that would work or not.
I actually like it when authors ship the other members of the Main 6 to each other, as it's all too often that they get shipped with Twilight. Not that I think there's anything wrong with that; I'm a big Twidash fan, which is only second to my love of Twiluna fics. So, go, um, Pinkyshy?
I agree with Celestia's earlier assessment, FlutterPie is pretty fitting (and cute!)
