[Re-Introduced] Despite Fluttershy's love for her animals and caring for them, she has to give her heart to her new special somepony, Bashful.
Yes, it's back, I might as well should've learn that you should never throw something away that wasn't even broken. Well I hope you enjoy what was supossed to be a continuing story.
Twilight levitated the carrot to Angel, who was in a frustrated mood. The stubborn bunny wouldn't accept Twilight's food offer, the purple unicorn became frustrated herself. She used her magic to put the carrot near Angel's mouth, he faced the other direction, Twilight put it near his mouth again, Angel did the same action.
"Agh! Why won't you accept this carrot!" Twilight shouted, still trying to feed the obstinate bunny. Twilight raged and released a quitting yell. Fluttershy heard the cry. The kind pegasus finished up feeding the squirrels- they blessed Fluttershy for yet another food giving. Fluttershy simply smiled, she stopped and trotted to help Twilight with her problem.
"Oh, Twilight, you should never be furious with the animals, they're gentle and loving." Fluttershy stated to her still angry friend.
"This animal won't take the food!" Twilight raged. Fluttershy grabbed the carrot and placed it next to Angel, the complicated yet hungry bunny gracefully accepted it. Twilight's jaw dropped.
"See Twilight, sometimes kindness needs to be shown to others, anger is never the right answer." Fluttershy said, demonstrating the proper way to show kindness. Fluttershy trotted off to feed the rest of the animals, Twilight squinted her eyes at Angel and backed away, following Fluttershy.
"I'm sorry Fluttershy, I really wanted to help you feed the animals in a happy manner. I guess I ain't cut out to care for animals" Twilight hanged her head is disappointment. As a kind and caring pony, Fluttershy's instincts quickly flowed through her. She stopped in front of the shed- where she usually keep her supplies for feeding the animals-, Twilight did the same with her head raising up.
"Twilight, it's okay, I appreciate you on helping me with the animals, even you do it badly, um...no offense. But you shouldn't feel bad for yourself, you should first relax yourself though." Twilight inhaled and exhaled slowly, concentrated on controlling her breath. After a few breathes, Twilight found solace in herself. "Do you feel better?" Fluttershy asked.
"I feel calm, that's it." Twilight said, feeling at ease. Fluttershy placed her hoof on Twilight's back, patting it, letting her know she's proud of her friend. Twilight responded with a slight smile. "Thanks, Fluttershy." Twilight praised.
"It's no problem Twilight, I'm your friend, I always like helping ponies out...my modest ways doesn't let me though, sometimes." Fluttershy's cheeks lightly glowed pink. They both instantly chuckled.
"Shall we finish feeding the animals for today?" Twilight asked, sheepishly. Fluttershy nodded and opened the door to her shed, the small window provided little light for the two. Fluttershy grabbed a bucket full of seeds and lent it to Twilight, She used her magic to lift the bucket. Fluttershy grabbed another for herself.
Both Fluttershy and Twilight trotted out of the shed and headed out to where the chickens were. A short walk took a short amount of time, they were there in seconds. Fluttershy settled the bucket down and poured a medium amount of seeds down. The chickens were already surrounding Fluttershy, when she stopped pouring, they ran to the food in a feeding frenzy.
Fluttershy stepped back to watch the crazy scene, she laughed to herself. While Twilight copied Fluttershy's routine, she asked Fluttershy an odd question. "Fluttershy, have you ever thought about...love?" Fluttershy's eyes slightly grew bloodshot.
"Oh, we'll, um...no I haven't." Fluttershy replied. Twilight waited for the rest of the chickens to accept her offering.
"Oh, I sometimes think about it, I've been lonely for some time now. Always expecting that very special somepony to drop down on me. I'm only telling you this because, well not saying I don't like the rest of the gang, I trust you the most. And I sort of wondered if you knew anything about romance." Twilight set the bucket down, gently. Fluttershy began heading towards to the shed again, Twilight catched up.
"Honestly, I don't know anything about love, have you talked to Rarity? I'm sure she knows a lot about love, maybe she's also had lots of special someponies considering she's...well beautiful." Fluttershy answered back, stopping in front of the shed, realizing she doesn't need to go in her shed to feed mice- which was her next animals' to feed. She went up the trail to her cottage, of course, Twilight followed.
Fluttershy opened the door to her cottage, she trotted to her kitchen. She opened a drawer where there was a plate with a big piece of cheese. Fluttershy pulled it out of the drawer and placed it on the counter. She bit a small piece of the cheese, Twilight walked through the doorway seeing Fluttershy holding cheese in her mouth. "What are you feeding now?" Twilight asked.
Fluttershy put the cheese in front of a hole on the wall, a family of mice crawled out. "There you go Mr. Mouse." The mouse brought the cheese back inside the hole, he came out and waved to Fluttershy, thanking her.
"Right, mouse. Well that was dumb of me, of course it was mice, I mean what else eats cheese." Twilight said, criticizing herself. Fluttershy glanced over her, Twilight cleared the silence with a "Hehe", during this not so awkward moment.
"So are we done feeding the animals for the day, Fluttershy?" Twilight implied.
"Yes, thanks for helping me out Twilight." Fluttershy acknowledged. Twilight nodded, smiling.
"Well I'll see you later Fluttershy, or possible tomorrow. I'm not sure yet, well bye Fluttershy." Twilight finally said, exiting the cottage.
"Bye, Twilight." Fluttershy waved to her. Fluttershy watched her friend leave, following the trail. Fluttershy went and sat down on the couch. She sighed.
Fluttershy sat there for silent ten minutes, waiting for somepony, somepony very special. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Fluttershy quickly trotted towards the door, excitedly. She opened the door, she instantly smiled at the pony in front of her. "Bashful!" Fluttershy called.
"Hi, Fluttershy" Bashful gratefully replied.
"I missed you so much." Fluttershy put her head against his. Bashful embraced her.
"I missed you too, I thought about you every moment I wasn't with you!" Bashful pulled back, so did Fluttershy. The happy pegasus lead her colt friend to her couch. She sat down, Bashful did the same. "So what do you want to do, unfortunately, I don't have a lot of time. I have to go teach Poetry class in about thirty minutes." Bashful said, disappointedly.
"Well actually there is something I want to ask." Fluttershy turned to him, staring over him. "Why are you hiding me from your friends?" Bashful asked in a demanding tone. Fluttershy broke her glance and looked straight in front of her.
"I just...don't want them know about me and you. I don't think my friends will accept this, our relationship." Fluttershy revealed.
Bashful exhaled, he began stroking Fluttershy's elegant pink mane. "Fluttershy, your friends support you right?" Fluttershy nodded. "And your friends would support on anything you do, especially if it makes you happy?" She nodded again, looking at Bashful this time. "Then I'm sure they wouldn't mind me and you having a relationship!" Bashful smiled at her. She smiled back.
"Okay...I'll tell them on Saturday." Fluttershy declared.
"How about we both tell them, that way they can meet me at the same time." Bashful suggested.
"Okay" Fluttershy finalized. Bashful wrapped his hooves around her, she hugged him back. Since Bashful only had twenty minutes left before he had to go teach, he had five minutes until he had to start heading to his class.
After seven minutes had passed, Bashful finally decided to go. He released the hug from Fluttershy, Fluttershy gave a small frown.
"I have to go, Fluttershy." Fluttershy stood as so did Bashful.
"Okay...I'll miss you." Bashful put hoof to her chin.
"I'll miss you too, love you Fluttershy." He put his muzzle against hers. She smiled as her cheeks slowly fired up.
"I love you too Bashful." Fluttershy's heart started to feel warm and cozy, she loved that feeling, every time her love came. Bashful smiled to her, then trotted out the door. Fluttershy was left smiling.
Fluttershy glanced out her window, the approaching storm wasn't far from Ponyville. The pegasi insisted on setting up a rainy day today to help grow crops, especially for Sweet Apple Acres to grow more of their delicious apples. Fluttershy didn't mind it though, today, her love is going to pay her a visit.
Fluttershy cleaned up the inside of her cottage- even though it was pure as it is. She did this to pass the time. The kind pegasus dusted off her shelves, organized the items around, and she decided to clean herself up as well. She went to grab her brush, which was where she always made herself look beautiful. Though, all sat their was the brush, she was a beauty already, that was all she need and wanted.
Fluttershy was interrupted by a knock on her front door. She knew who it was, she galloped to the door. She slowed down, not make herself seem too excited. Fluttershy readied herself, she opened the door.
"Rarity?" Fluttershy was confused. She wasn't expecting one of her friends, why was she here?
"Hello, dear Fluttershy. Are you ready to go?" Rarity said, preparing for an answer, she go a question instead.
"Go where?" Fluttershy asked, still wondering. Rarity gasped.
"To the spa or course! Today is our weekly get together, you should know Fluttershy. D-did you forget?" Rarity took a breathe in.
"Well, actually I did forget...I'm sorry. It's just I had...other plans for today." Fluttershy admitted. Rarity seemed confused, Fluttershy never has any plans- other than feeding the animals -she isn't very busy. And thats when an idea came to Fluttershy.
"Well, what are your other plans, dear Flutershy?" Rarity asked, stopping Fluttershy's thoughts.
"I, uh, have to feed the animals! Yes...that's it." Fluttershy lied.
"Oh, well, maybe we'll get together next week, nice seeing you Fluttershy." Rarity finished, before leaving the cottage. Fluttershy watched her somewhat disapointed friend leave her cottage. Fluttershy began to feel a little bad, she has never rejected her friend before. Fluttershy sighed, silently.
She waited there, patiently, for her beloved. Today, Bashful had the day off just to spend it with Fluttershy. Hopefully his class doesn't mind.
After five minutes of waiting, somepony knocked on the door. Fluttershy trotted to it, she opened it, Bashful stood on the other side. She smiled and so did he.
"Hi Fluttershy." Bashful started. Fluttershy came closer to him, she rested her head on his. "I missed you too." He added.
"It was...um, really nice of you to come Bashful." Fluttershy said, clasping him. Bashful released the embrace.
"I have something to show you." He levitated a book out from his saddle. "It's a book I want to read to you, like to hear it?" Bashful asked. Fluttershy stared at the ground, not for long, she nodded yes. Fluttershy went to sit down on her couch, Bashful followed with the book still levitating by his magic. Bashful laid the book on table set in front of the couch. He sat down next to Fluttershy, who was already settled.
"So, what's it called?" Fluttershy asked, wondering.
"It's called Heart by T. Love, i've been a real fan of his work for quite a while now. It is a love story, I thought i'd read it to you." Bashful replied.
"Um...Sure Bashful, I would love to hear it." Fluttershy requested.
"Alright then, lets begin, Chapter 1: First Introductions..."
Meanwhile, Twilight was organizing books in her library, like she does every week or so. She concentrated as she shuffled the books with her magic, putting one by one in thier proper place. While Twilight was arranging the books, a knock was heard.
"Ugh, Spike could you get that for me?" Twilight growled.
"Sure thing, Twilight." Spike answered, jogging to the door. He twisted the doorknob thus opening the door. "Oh, Hi Rarity!" Spike said as his cheeks blushed.
"Hello, Spikey wikey." Rarity exclaimed, blinking every so elegantly at him. The beauty of her made him faint, Rarity chuckled. "Twilight, are you around?"
"Over here Rarity." Twilight proclaimed. Rarity began walking towards her, she saw her shuffling the books, Twilight seemed to be struggling.
"Need any assistance Twilight?" Twilight simply nodded no. "Oh, well if that's fine with you." Rarity sighed, loudly.
"So, Rarity, why did you come here? Did you need help with something?" Twilight asked, still arranging the books in order.
"Oh, nothing, just that Fluttershy rejected me to go the spa." Rarity beamed.
"She did, why?" Twilight asked as she laid the books down on the ground.
"Well, I went to her cottage, I told her that today was our weekly get together, she said she had "Other plans", I had no idea what she meant and she hardly has any plans." Rarity finished.
"Well that is odd of her, it isn't really like her. What do you think her plans were?" Twilight interogated. Rarity walked around, glaring at her surroundings, Spike was still fainted. She laughed.
"Maybe we should figure out Fluttershy's plans, no?"
"Have you seen outside, it raining!"
"It is?!" Rarity proclaimed. She looked out one of the windows and sure enough it already pouring. "That's a real shame! I don't even have an umbrella on me!" Rarity whined.
"Rainbow Dash told me that the storm is going last atleast until tomorow. I know you, you won't even step outside due being afraid of being dirty. I understand, the two options right now is either you stay the night over or go home while in the rain." Twilight asserted. Rarity took another look outside, it was raining, hard. Rarity, being a clean pony, had no other choice.
"Looks like i'm staying here."
Spike suddenly arose from his sleep, he glared around to figure out what happened. He saw Twilight talking to Rarity, he wanted to know what they were discussing about.
"Oh, hey guys, what's going on?" Spike inquired.
"Rarity is staying for the night." Spike instantly fainted again.
""...letting his fitful flights of fancy carry him away to happiness as he slept." End of chapter one, did you like it?" Bashful waited for answer, closing the book. He turned to his beloved who was sound asleep. He kissed on the forehead and put her head safetly on the couch. He stood and walked to the exit, he opened the door, with a shock he realized it was raining. He turned to Fluttershy and whispered to himself.
Fluttershy opened her eyes, she seemed comfortable, she stared around. The atmosphere was familiar, it felt like a safe place. She looked around, she reconginzed the place, it was in her bedroom, but how did she end up here? The tired pegasus tried to ascend from her bed but something held it's grasp on her. She inverted herself, Fluttershy would've never assumed to see Bashful in her own bed. She smiled, he was sleeping at ease.
She didn't want to disturb him, but today was Saturday, both had something to do. So, Fluttershy decided to wake him peacefully yet in a fun way. She rubbed Bashful's neck, gently. The tickling sensation made Bashful laugh, soon, it woke him up. Fluttershy stopped as Bashful lit his eyes open.
Bashful smiled at the sight of Fluttershy, he loved her, of course. "Morning." He greeted with a lowered voice. Fluttershy wrapped her arms around him, he returned the action.
The rain outside started to decrease, sunshine was visible on the horizon. Pegasi started to remove the clouds to have rays of sun shine to finish off the crops and such. Birds began to chirp, the breezing wind was barely making sounds and plants seemed to be brighter than ever. Today was going to be a good day for Bashful and Fluttershy.
"So, um, are you hungry?" Fluttershy asked her love. Bashful chuckled and nodded yes. Fluttershy stood up from the bed, and trotted downstairs. She went into the kitchen to seek ingredients for breakfast. Then, from staring at apples on the counter, she got an idea. She'll make apple pie, Applejack once showed how to prepare it.
Five minutes later, Bashful walked into the kitchen and saw Fluttershy take out a delicious looking pie out of the oven. He grinned.
"Looks and smells delicious." Bashful complimented as he made his way to Fluttershy. Slightly startled, Fluttershy laid the pie on the table.
"Lets eat, we have something to do today."
"I...know." Fluttershy whispered to herself.
Twilight woke up to nothing on the ceiling, didn't seem any interesting to her. She stared at it for a good minute. After, she stood up, looking over Rarity- who slept next to Twilight. The lavender unicorn saw her number one assistant laying there on his little bed, he snored loudly, she didn't mind this. Twilight gave one last look at the two before quietly heading downstairs.
Twilight levitated a book from the shelf over to her. She settled it on the stand that was always by the window. The book titled; Romance: The reference guide usualy was something she read on her own time. She has read it more than once, taking notes each time. Twilight may have a pile of notes just for this book.
She stared at the book, with a frown on her face. Been a while since Twilight was in a relationship- which was when she was back in Canterlot. Her studies have been slowing down for a couple of months now due to being lonely.
She took a breath in and started reading the book again from where she left off. Twilight never told anyone of her problem, she thought it was pathetic and dull. It was all confusing for her, juggling her studies and finding her true love was difficult.
Suddenly, Twilight heard hoofsteps coming from upstairs. She quickly bookmarked her spot using the fabric strand attached to the book and then putting it back on the shelf.
"Twilight, are you down here?" The voice called out.
"Yes, over here." Twilight responded. The figure came down, it was only Rarity. Strange, she usually never woke up tbis early from her 'beauty' sleep. Twilight turned to her, making it not so suspicious about the book. She was just over-reacting, to her it was big thing.
"Um, Rarity, why are you up so early?" Twilight asked,m starting a conversation. Rarity yawned, also covering her mouth with her hoof.
"Well, actually, I heard you waking up which severely made me do the same."
"Oh, well i'm sorry."
"No need Twilight."
"So, tell me, why are you awke at such a time like this? It is much to early."
"Oh...I was just starting some early studies." Twilight laughed, though it was a fake one. Rarity didn't see it. The white unicorn still felt tired, she went back upstairs to rest once again. As she went back up, Spike was also coming down the stairs. His eyes slowly widened. He jogged to Twilight- who began skimming through the shelves.
"Twilight, why is Rarity here?"
"You seriously don't remember? She had to stay here for the night due the storm outside. You fainted, we had to take you upstairs to your bed."
"Oh, right. Well is there anything I have to do today?" Spike questioned, knowing there going to be chores to do.
"Actually, no, you could have the day off." Spike was suprised, this rarely occurs when Twilight has nothing for him to do, he went along with it smoothly.
"Really?! Your the best Twilight!" Spike proclaimed, hugging Twilight. She smiled at the affection she was given. Spike ran back upstairs to sleep in his little bed, perhaps for the rest of the day. Twilight returned to the books in front of her.
"Fluttershy, that was good, very good actually." Bashful levitated a napkin to his mouth, cleaning it. Fluttershy blushed.
"Thanks Bashful."
"Well, we have something to do, don't we." Fluttershy nodded, Bashful stood up. "Show me the way." Bashful rushed.
"Well, um, okay." Fluttershy stood up, walking to the door. Bashful followed behind her. She went out, looking over all her animals, she remembered she hasn't fed them breakfast yet. 'It won't take that long', she thought before trotting down the path.
It was a short walk before getting to Twilight's library. Fluttershy planned on just telling her before telling everyone. She knocked on the door. Twilight opened it, to a suprise.
"Hi Fluttershy and...who's that?" Twilight asked. Fluttershy cowarded back, Bashful saw and decided to answer for her.
"I'm Bashful, I am...Fluttershy's coltfriend."
"What?"
"That's right, we were going to tell you earlier but...Fluttershy seemed embarassed." Bashful began telling the entire story how they met and other stuff about himself. Twilight was...intrigued by this. Later on, Rarity came downstairs. She started with a 'who is that' question. Twilight told her it was Fluttershy's coltfriend.
"Really? Oh, that is magnificent, dear Fluttershy! Very proud of you, didn't know you had this in you. And might I add that he is very handsome." She said, glaring at Bashful. He chuckled. "So, Bashful, tell me about yourself."
"Well, I'll say it again I guess. I'm a writer, poet actually, love reading and well I do have a soft side for animals." He stated in a short description.
"Fascinating" Rarity announced. "Well, not to be rude but I have to leave and head back to my boutique, nice meeting you all. Thanks you Twilight by the way." Rarity finished before leaving.
"So, you like reading books?" Twilight asked, changing the subject.
"I really do, a lot. Also a big fan of Romance." Bashful responded.
"Well, lucky you since this is a library, you could borrow some anytime you want."
"Gee, thanks Twilight."
"Um, Twilight?" Fluttershy said.
"Yes, Fluttershy."
"Actually, um, I came here to tell you about Bashful and was...hoping you would tell the rest, i'm scared to tell them myself."
"Oh, I will do that, even though Rarity knows now but i'll tell the others about this. I'm sure they'll be excited for you Fluttershy, I know I am." Twilight said sheepishly.
"Thanks Twilight. Um, I have to go...I forgot to feed my animals, if that's alright with you."
"No problem Fluttershy, also, it was nice meeting you Bashful."
"It was nice meeting you too Twilight, i'll take up that offer on borrowing books." Bashful chuckled before leaving the library with Fluttershy. Twilight stood there, frozen with a feeling she can't confirm. Spike, feeling tired, came down the stairs hearing the front door close.
Based off of Twilight encounter with Fluttershy's new coltfriend, she has come with a conclusion; She'll have him for himself. In her library, the now jealous mare paced in a circle, repeatedly. She thought and thought, figuring out a plan, a simple plan that would get Bashful's attention.
"What will I do, what can I do? He's with Fluttershy and I don't want to hurt her but... I love him." Twilight thought. From Twilight recent findings on romance, it did say to first attract the stallion you are interested in. Twilight tapped her hoof thinking as hard as she could. Then she recalled Fluttershy telling her to tell the rest due tto her 'modest ways', that wasn't her priority at the moment, she wanted Bashful's attention. She needed it, badly.
"He and I have so much in common...how could we not be together! He loves reading, I love reading. Well, he is a unicorn. Fluttershy's a pegasus, that doesn't make any logical sense. A unicorn and a pegasus? No. That is so-."
"Ugh! Spike, you made me lose my train of thought!" Twilight hollered. She was obviously frustrated, not by Spike by her new crush.
"Geez, i'm sorry. No need to yell." Spike reacted feeling intimidated. Twilight hanged her closing her eyes before letting out a deep sigh.
"Sorry Spike, i'm just frustrated." Twilight raised her eyelids seeing the wooden floor. Spike walked up to her and put his claw on the back of neck, to let her know he cares.Twilight boosted her head back looking over Spike who was glaring back at her.
"What's wrong?" He began to speak.
"Nothing Spike, it's adult stuff, I guess." She nodded. He shrugged his shoulders.
"Well, alright then Twilight. I'm gonna...do my chores now..." He said walking off.
"Well, that was akward. Back to my plan...ponyfeathers I don't have one! Wait a minute...he likes reading! That's it, i'll just invite him over and i'll use my 'charm' to claim. It's the perfect plan!" She thought, chuckling to herself. Twilight looked out the window, it was only mid-day. This was excellent for her.
"So, all I have to do is find Bashful and invite him-"
"Hi Twilight! So, wutcha talking about? Who's Bashful? Ooo, care for some confetti!" Pinkie Pie came out of nowhere, she threw multi-colored strands of paper in the air all over Twilight. "Well, who is he?!" The happy mare said, smiling in Twilight's face.
"Uhh...it's nopony." Twilight shoved Pinkie slowly away from her though she still had the same face expression.
"Well it's gotta be somepony, it can't just be 'nopony'. Come on Twilight!" Pinkie hollered, bouncing around Twilight. Twilight did specificly tell herself that she would tell the rest about Bashful later on, but with Pinkie, she had no choice.
"It's, uh, Fluttershy's new coltfriend..."
"Fluttershy has a coltfriend?! We should have a party!" She proclaimed still bouncing.
"Pinkie, don't you think that is too much?" Twilight disagreed.
"Oh Twilight, a party is never too much. Neither is it too little, or is it too right? How can it be too right if right is right?" Pinkie questioned herself, giggling. Twilight raised an eyebrow.
"Anyways, it's really nothing Pinkie, i'm just going to invite here...to read books." Twilight axiously said. Pinkie squinted at her making Twilight sweat a little.
"Okey dokey lokey, see ya later Twilight." Pinkie bounced out of the library. Tiwlight nodded to herself, it was Pinkie being Pinkie. She went back to her 'brilliant' plan, she reviewed it and came up with more. Minutes later, she had it done.
"Okay let's review... I'll go to his abode and invite him for a visit here, at the library... Next, if he comes, i'll try to, um, make myself atrractive, yes! Hopefully, he'll fall for me, oh, that would wonderful! Now, my plan shall commence!" She trotted outside her library to start her scheme at step one.
Ponyville was busy today, many ponies weres shopping, selling, or just enjoying the outdoors. Twilight knew where Bashful had lived considering Bashful exposed this himself a day after they first met. It was near the end of the outskirts of Ponyville but still near many other homes of other ponies. Twilight gloomed at Celestia's sun, sensing it's beauty signaling a good day.
There it was, Bashful's home. Twilight examined the outer contents; it was a simple house, nothing really special of it. She proceeded to the front door and knocked. Bashful answered instantly plastered with a confused and suprising expression.
"Oh, hello Twilight, what brings you here?" Bashful questioned. Twilight just stood there.
"His diamond blue eyes are so...so..." Twilight was cut off.
"Twilight?"
"Oh, uh, sorry. I came to actually wonder if you... were busy tomorow?" Twilight finally brought herself to say. Bashful stared into space, thinking.
"Actually yes I do, i'm going to be with Fluttershy... Um, why?" Bashful start to feel suspicious.
"Oh, nothing... I was wondering if you would've... enjoyed coming to the library to explore my inventory of books. They're all fantastic and... readable..." Twilight mumbled the last part, rubbing her hoof.
"Sorry Twilight, but Fluttershy is expecting me and I expect to see her too, so I would like to say no on that. Maybe next time, possibly?"
"Sure.. yeah. Well, it was nice talking to you Bashful." She started to trot off.
"You too, Twilight." He called out before going back inside. Twilight slapped her forehead, "Stupid, stupid, stupid... Should've never tried that. I wonder what Fluttershy is even up too. Ugh, what do I care... I'm her friend... I need some rest.". Twilight trotted off back home -which was also the library.
The upset unicorn opened the door and headed straight up to her bedroom. She saw Spike sleeping, snoring and dreaming. She smiled but it faded away. Twilight came upon herself on her bed and looked out her window. The sun was setting, it was still early. Twilight didn't try to be bugged by it. All of the sudden she felt tired... Or sad. She sighed, loudly hoping for Spike to wake, he didn't. Twilight shifted to her side and swifted into a serene sleep.
He looks so... attractive. I could never ask for anything else but to have him holding me. There he was in my sights, I gallopped towards but some how he seemed to be further away than I expected. He wasn't moving, how could that be. I proceeded running after the love of my life. Suddenly, he turned and began walking away. Everything seemed to be a black empty space except a spotlight beaming at Bashful.
"Bashful, wait!" I yelled, my call faded into an endless echo, it repeated over and over again. I saw another pony with him... It was a yellow pegasus, then I realized it was Fluttershy. Wait... Fluttershy! I began sprinting with all my horsepower. It just didn't get any closer to them, I only became further away...
"I love you, Fluttershy." He said, he actually said it... My heart started to feel odd, it's a painful feeling. I finally stopped in place and watch them become smaller as they walked together.
"I love you, Bashful..." I said crying.
Twilight snapped her eyes open, the ceiling was in sight. She sighed in deep sorrow. Twilight stood up from her bed, scratching her tired eyes with a hoof, she took a glimpse out the window; the sun was barely rising, ponies began thier early duties and others such.
Twilight frowned and stared at the ground, only for a few minutes, she gazed upon Spike -who was snoring in his sleep like he always does. Twilight targeted the door and went through going downstairs.
Everything was the same, it always is. Scanning the shelves, Twilight examined around -even though she knew every crack, corner, and parts of the library anyways. It might just be a cure for boredom, or sadness. The book Twilight has been studying lately, used her magic to bring to her. She flipped through the pages, then fliupped through them fast, then even faster. Enraged, Twilight threw the book at the ground, it didn't damge it though. Her eyes started to water -not a single dropped though.
She stomped her hoof on the ground, "No! I will have Bashful! He will be mine... all mine!" Twilight began laughing, mindlessly.
Fluttershy dropped the carrot in front of Angel -he had his arms crossed and had an upset expression on his face, like he always does. Fluttershy nudged the carrot closer to Angel, he nodded no.
"Angel... you must eat or you'll starve, I don't want that to happen to you." The helping pegasus said. He declined with a nod once again. Fluttershy sighed and just gave up, she never gives up, today was a bit off for her. Her only hope was to be visited by Bashful and help her with her lack of affection. She finished up feeding the rest of the animals and wnet inside her cottage.
Fluttershy now realized there was nothing else to do, as an option. She felt the need to do something or perhaps was hungry, she didnt know, she just needed to motion now. She felt her stomach which wasn't growling, that's an option wasted. She looked around the place seeking for something to actually do. Nothing. Fluttershy blinked, holding it closed for only a matter of seconds.
Fluttershy raised her eyes and went upstairs to her bedroom, hopefully she can use a rest. She slid the door open and trotted to her bed, now laying on it she covered herself and closed her eyes. She shifted around finding a comfortable spot. After a dozen minutes later, she soon fell asleep.
Meanwhile, twenty five minutes later, Bashful finally got to Fluttershy's cottage. He let himself in but didn't see anyone in the living room. He went into the kitchen, nopony.
"Fluttershy, are you around?" Bashful called, yet, nopony answered. "Maybe she went with Rarity on a spa day... Wait, today's... yes, wensday, they do usually go today, wonder why she didn't tell me. Eh, i'll meet up with her later on, maybe tomorow. Who knows." Bashful thought before exiting out the front door. Then he stopped.
"I didn't check the upstairs." He whispered to himself. "... I don't think Fluttershy is up there." He walked out of the cottage, walking down the path while passing by small animals. As he walked away from Fluttershy's property he thought what he should do; Twilight did invite him to the library. He set up his mind and headed towards Twilight Sparkle's place -and library.
It didn't take him long to get there, he walked up the door and knocked on it. It wasn't long before Twilight emerged. She looked quite awful, her hair wasn't ship shape, her smile was wide, her eyes seemed very tired.
"Bashful!" Twilight hollered. "Uh, what brings you here? I mean, aren't you supposed to be with Fluttershy?"
"Well, she wasn't there so I decided to take up on your offer from yesterday, how odd?" Bashful replied, walking inside.
"Yes, odd, very odd, hehe." Twilight nervously said, "Perfect." She thought. Bashful started to scan through the shelves, seeking something that would intrigue him in anyway. Twilight stood by him, glaring at him, he didn't seem to notcie it.
"Twilight?" He began, not closing his sights with the shelves- and books.
"Uh, yes?" The anxious unicorn replied.
"Do you have any reference or guide books about animals, such as caring for them or even one that shows what a specificcreature is?" Twilight understood andsearched quickly through the shelves. She found and levitated a large book to him, he used his own magic to levitate the book. He read the title; All about animals and mythical creatures.
"Thanks Twilight, i'll be needing this." He set the book aside him. Twilight kept... staring at him, his glistening light green mane, his bright white coat, and finally his aqua blue eyes. She couldn't stand it anymore, she wanted his love, for him to love her. This was her chance, she'll get another like this.
Bashful couched, gently. "You have quite a collection of books here Twilight, ha, I barely notice it now."
"Why yes, yes there are a lot of books." She said, trying to put out a seducing tone.
"So, tell me Twilight, other than letting me borrow a book, why did you need my aquaintance exactly?" Bashful questioned, now looking at Twilight.
"Reasons, just reasons." Twilight glared at him lowering her eyelids only halfway down.
"Really, and what might those rea- Mmph!" Bashful was suprised with a deep kiss by the lavender unicorn -who had her eyes shut and enjoyed every bit of it.
Five minutes before the incident between Twilight and Bashful
"Hopefully Twilight will fix my problems, she is very smart, she'll give me some advice." Fluttershy yawned -considering her recent rest only minutes ago. Fluttershy walked calmy through the town of Ponyville. As always, many ponies were outdoors dealing with thier own business or duties. The shy pegasus took observation on every single movement on every pony. Somehow it enlightened her and showed herself restored rejoice.
Fluttershy continued on to Twilight's library in hope for some help. In sights, Twilight's abode, she headed to the front door. She hanged her head down, only for a few seconds, she elevated herself and gently knocked on the door, nopony answered. She tried again, nothing, her knocks couldn't even be heard by a single pony. She decided to let herself in, noises of struggle seemed to be heard.
Bashful pushed Twilight away, breaking the kiss. "Twilight!" Bashful yelled, furious and confused.
"Oh, don't act like you don't want me to stop." Twilight declared, trying to settle herself another kiss from Bashful. Bashful repelled Twilight away. Then he saw Fluttershy, standing, watching...
"Fluttershy!" Bashful said, completely worried.
"Fluttershy? My name isn't Fluttershy..." Twilight turned around notcicing Fluttershy frozen.
Bashful got the chance to puch her off, he did, she fell off on her back. Twilight scratched her head and stood up.
"Fluttershy... it isn't what you think it is! She attacked me."
Fluttershy stood there not hearing anything, tears started to drip to the ground. She barged out of the door and began flying away. Bashful ran out, yelling her name over and over again hoping she would come back. She was gone over the horizon. He turned around to Twilight, he was angry and decieved.
"What was that?!" Bashful started with an enraged tone.
"I... I..." Twilight studdered.
"No, don't talk! That was very uneccescary, why would you do it?!" Bashful shouted, waiting for an answer. Twilight had nop choice but to reveal herself.
"Because... I... I love you, Bashful."
"Well, that's too bad, i'm in love with Fluttershy, nopony else. I would never, ever, cheat on her. Also, I didn't expect this from you Twilight, pathetic! Going after your best friends coltfriend, again, pitiful if you ask me. Who knows if she'll forgive me, if she doesn't, I will bring upon myself to blame only you!" Bashful slammed the door behind him and went to look for Fluttershy.
"I'm sorry..." Twilight said to herself, still watching the front door. She felt sorrow and dull feelings inside her, willl Fluttershy forgive her? Twilight sat on her rump on the wooden floor. She sat there, only to think of her wrong ways.
Bashful, on the other hand, ran to Fluttershy's cottage. He assumes she will be there... crying. He began to hurry his pace. Soon he got there, without hesitation, he went throught the front door.
"Fluttershy, are you here?!" He called out, repeating it depending on an answer to his worries. Nothing occured. He went upstairs, quickly, he opened Fluttershy's bedroom door. Nopony was in there, he went downstairs and checked every bit of the cottage, nothing was in sight. Suddenly, Bashful was touched on his front hoove, he was startled at first but then realized it was only Angel.
Angel pulled on his coat to signal Bashful to follow him, Bashful understood did so. He began to lead him out of the cottage and near the Everfree forest.
"She's in there?" Asked Bashful, Angel nodded yes. Bashful knew the history of the Everfree Forest and the dangers that lie inside. He gulped and started totting in slowly. Angel stood and watched as he turned around to head back to the cottage. Bashful was on his own now.
Cracks and birds could be heard in the distance such as a eerie jungle. Bashful searched his surroundings concerning for his safety -and Fluttershy's. He called out Fluttershy's name but in a silent manner to not disturb or expose himself to creatures lurking around.
After some time, he heard sobbing but it wasn't loud, he fought to find the source of it. As he walked around, the cry became louder and louder. He saw a yellow mare sitting by a tree... It was Fluttershy. He neared her, not wanting to alert her.
"Fluttershy?" Started Bashful, staring down at her. Fluttershy stopped and looked up, seeing her love.
"B-Bashful? Why, Bashful, why?" Fluttershy wiped her tears, yet they kept coming. Bashful felt sad, a single tear flowed down his cheek. He embraced her closely and held tight. Fluttershy's tears fell on his shoulder, he didn't care at all, all that meant to him was he sat there, with his one and only beloved.
"I'm sorry Fluttershy... It wasn't my fault, I would never, ever, hurt you in anyway. I love you Fluttershy with the depths in my soul. Bashful kissed on her forehead and stroked her mane. Fluttershy calmed down, only a bit.
"I love you too, Bashful, I... I forgive you..." Fluttershy whispered. Bashful's head went back, as so did FLuttershy's. He stared at her, she stared at him. Bashful started to push forward -also shutting his eyes. Fluttershy closed her eyes, and joined Bashful. A passionate and romantic kiss occured when thier lips finally touched. The kiss lasted only for minutes, they both broke it simultaneously.
"I love you, Bashful."
"I love you too, Fluttershy don't you forget that." Fluttershy smiled at the affection she was given, she charished it.
"Why don't we go back to your cottage?" Bashful asked, nearly getting up. Fluttershy pulled him back down.
"But it's dangerous here." Bashful objected. Fluttershy put her hoof on his cheek.
"With you, i'm always safe... Bashful." Fluttershy held him close.
"Okay, for you, Fluttershy." Bashful joined her in the hug. They sat there, silently, with out any doubts. Night started to flow in, risks will come but that won't bother them.
No noises could be heard in the distance or near by, the moon rised up in a gentle manner, everything seemed perfect for the two, it was.
"Bashful?" Fluttershy asked.
"Yes, my love?" Bashful happily answered.
"Will you... stay with me forever?" Fluttershy rubbed against him.
Bashful, with his eyes still shut, smiled and replied gladly. "I always will be here Fluttershy, don't you ever think differently." Fluttershy felt lighthearted and chuckled behind her lips.
The sun of Princess Celestia illuminated Fluttershy's bedroom. Particles of flowing dust was visuable in the air, as time was moving slowly with every single one of them. Time, itself, seemed to slow down. Fluttershy was fast asleep in her own bed, next to her love, happy in serenity. The birds outside began to chirp, while the roosters did their usual 'cockadoodaloo' to awake residents around early. It seemed to fit into Fluttershy's mind, of course, making her awake herself. Everything seemed to blur and focus on single things in repetition, switching off and on. With one hoof, Fluttershy rubbed her eyes out for clearer vision.
Bashful was asleep next to Fluttershy. He had his arm wrapped around his beloved, Fluttershy didn't resist it. Why would she anyways; she wouldn't, never. She faced Bashful, he looked... amazing to her. She smiled, but it somehow faded away quickly. She stared at the ceiling, nothing interesting of course but still... it was Atleast something to do for Fluttershy before Bashful wakes up. She doesn't want to disturb him in his sleep, to her it would be ru-
"Something wrong?" Bashful asked with his eyes halfway shut. Fluttershy turned to him, her smile returned. He returned the favor with a connection between the couples muzzles. They glared at each other, they could practically see one another's soul. Bashful couldn't resist any longer; he kissed her as passionate as he could. He shut his eyes and so did Fluttershy.
The kiss was still holding it's 'power' lightly and calmly. They both enjoyed it, they knew it. But... Bashful's urges started to approach... Uh oh. Bashful laid himself on top of Fluttershy, not breaking the kiss. His love didn't seem to mind. The idea was repeating in Bashful's head but... Now? It's early to do this now, his urges think differently. He broke the kiss, slowly though. They both now knew what was coming, none of them postponed it.
"P-please be gentle... I-its my first time, Bashful..." Fluttershy quietly said. He nodded and went down to kiss her again.
Twilight woke up on her bed. A frown stayed on her face ever since the incident from yesterday. She stood up without thinking. Twilight suddenly began to feel dizzy, early morning energy is all. She headed downstairs to, hopefully, continue her studies. She levitated a book in front of her, the title was The Theory of Love
"Ugh." She levitated it back on the shelf where it was. She got another one; Romance and it's mysteries.
"Oh come on!" Twilight, frustrated, put the book back in it's original place. She walked by the shelves, scanning through.
"Nothing to do here..." She sighed and trotted outside. She decided she'll ask Rarity for help... Or maybe Rainbow Dash, or Pinkie Pie? Rarity would only chew her up and beg more for gossip. Rainbow Dash... well she doesn't care about romance. Pinkie Pie, isn't a choice to Twilight at all. She straight faded into a frown.
"Maybe... I'll just be alone today. Psh. Might as well that's what I'm going to be anyways for my life. Wow, now I'm criticizing myself... I'm talking to myself! Ponyfeathers." Twilight trotted around the town of Ponyville, everything was the same.
"U, Rarity is a must for this type of situation... Hopefully, she will actually help." Twilight headed towards Rarity's boutique. Mom nets later, she stood in the front door. She read the sign on the door Sorry, we're closed, do come back later for the heights of fashion! Strange. Twilight let herself in through the door. No pony seemed to be in sight, Rarity is usually always home mostly working on a project. Twilight called her out, no response.
"Maybe Rarity isn't here" Twilight thought, heading out the front door sticking with her conclusion. She went back home, or her library.
She opened her door to see Spike stacking some books. Spike glared and Twilight.
"Where've you been, I didn't see you in bed this morning?" Spike just had to ask.
"I just... Wanted some fresh air..." Twilight hanged her head, not all the way down though. Spike knew something was wrong with Twilight, as her number one assistant he might as well help. He walked up to her, putting her claw on her shoulder.
"Whats up with you, Twilight?"
"Nothing Spike, it's nothing."
"Come on, tell me."
"Just forget it Spike."
"If you say so Twilight." He finalized before going back to what he was doing. Twilight sighed and went upstairs. She stood on her bed looking out the window where the sun lit over the horizon, over Equestria. She closed her eyes.
"I'll apologize to Flluttershy tomorrow... I need to rest." She fell onto the bed and closed her eyes. Even though it was still the morning.
Bashful and Fluttershy hugged each other in bed... They did it, they made love. Each expressions were shown to the two of them. Fluttershy glared up at Bashful. She smiled the greatest she could.
"I...I love you, Bashful."
"I love you too... Fluttershy. That was only chapter one of our love, by the way." He chuckled. Fluttershy joined him. She rubbed her head against his chest. bashful stroked her mane, exploring it, somehow. Fluttershy stood up.
"So, Bashful, can you help me feed the animals?"
"I'd love too- wait... What's today?"
"Um, monday."
"Monday!? I'm late to teach my class!" Bashful dashed past Fluttershy yelling "I love you" before leaving. She smiled and went outside to see the last of her love, for a while though. She went to the shed to grab the food supplies to feed her animals.
"... What a way to, um, forgive me, Bashful." She thought, giggling before heading to feed the chickens first.
"Bashful?" I said, still watching the empty space in front of men and Bashful. He didn't respond, he only glared over me. I tried not to stare at him deeply but I couldn't resist, he had such beautiful eyes. And his straight, glistening mane. I should stop...
"Can you ever forgive me, you know, for what I did?" I tried again, hopeful for an answer. He craned his head towards the empty blackness.
"Twilight, I assumed you would be one to be the jealous type, yet I don't even know you perfectly or too well. But I've been with a couple mares here and there and I know much about their feelings, thoughts, and actions. I wouldn't call myself a "female in a male's body", that seems too un logical considering, well, I am a male. I only know much about mares, I would believe that is an excellent thing to have as an advantage. Back to my point, I saw in you that you had an interest in me, I just never knew that the feeling you had for me had a large amount of strength inside. And that made you make the mistake you did with me, and hurting Fluttershy's feelings. So, I do forgive you for what you did. Understand?" He glared over me after making that... Big lecture.
"Yes...yes." I said staring over the ground... Then realizing there wasn't no ground, we were floating. I didn't try to say anything about it.
"Now, can you do me a favor?"
"Yes, Bashful."
"Go to Fluttershy and apologize and make things right. And wake up.... Wake up...wake up."
Twilight shuttered her eyes open, then blinking a couple more times to retain vision. She quickly stood up and looked over at her window; it was mid-day, Atleast. Spike wasn't in his bed, snoring, that seemed to be another clue. Twilight stood up and heading downstairs. She saw Spike brooming the library, with all these books dust should be caught by every novel, guide, or reference book.
Twilight tried not to stop to talk to Spike, she had something to do that was imperative. Spike saw Twilight walk out, he ran to the door.
"Where are going, Twi?" Spike called out.
"To make things right!" Twilight continued trotting to Fluttershy's cottage, almost galloping. Though the day was still mid- day, there somehow wasn't much ponies out. Twilight didn't stop or cancel her destination. But then her thought started to flow in her mind.
"What if she doesn't forgive me? What if Bashful still hates me? But... He said... In my dream he..."
Twilight jolted back, realizing she was trotting. She went on, not intending to think. But, then the moment when she surprise kissed Bashful. Then she remembered the tears on Fluttershy's eyes going down her cheeks.
"Why did you have to hurt her? I... Don't know. You're pathetic. Shut up. You know it's true. Shut up. Don't deny it, you are stupid to even do that, because of your actions you made Fluttershy cry and maybe hurt her hard. SHUT UP." "Shut up!" She yelled. She forgot she was in public, other ponies started to look at her like she's crazy. Twilight let her head fall as she still trotted to the cottage.
Twilight reached the path - that leads to Fluttershy's cottage. She followed it until she reached the front door. Twilight raised a hoof... She paused for a moment, to revive her frown into a fake smile. She knocked.
The door swifted open.
"Oh, um, hi Twilight," Fluttershy shyly said.
"Can I, um, come in?" Twilight asked, keeping the fake smile on her face.
"Um, sure," Twilight trotted in. Fluttershy closed the door behind her and joined her...friend. Fluttershy sat on her couch, Twilight assumed to do the same actions, so she did. An awkward silence stood out for a measly thirty seconds, then Twilight broke the silent moment.
"Fluttershy?"
"Um, yes, Twilight?"
"I... I'm sorry for what I did, I didn't mean to take...advantage of Bashful," She started, deciding whether it was taking advantage or something different. "And I'm sorry for hurting you, most of all... I'm so, so sorry Fluttershy. Can you, well, ever forgive me?" Twilight finished, hoping for the answer she expects. Fluttershy turned to the table in front of her, keeping eye contact away from her friend, one of her best friends. She closed her eyes and made a decision.
"I... I forgive you Twilight..." Fluttershy returned to Twilight. She smile, dryly though. Twilight did the same and went forward for an embrace with her best friend. Fluttershy joined and wrapped her arms around Twilight's neck. The hug - and sign of friendship - lasted for a brief moment. They each pulled back and smiled, face to face to each other.
Suddenly, Bashful walked into the cottage. It was unexpected, usually, he would come later when sunset occurred. He saw them smiling at each other, atlas until they turned around to see who had come in.
"I assume you both made up?" He said, growing closer to them. Fluttershy nodded, Twilight smiled sheepishly. Even though he said sorry in Twilight's dream earlier, this is reality. She stood up and looked at Bashful.
"And you?" Twilight asked, leaving Bashful at a quick confusing state.
"What about me?" He inquired.
"Do you forgive me, for what I did?" Twilight smirked. Bashful only smiled, nodding his head.
"Yes, I forgive you for your actions."
Twilight smiled. "Well, I think everything is back to the way it seems," Twilight turned to Fluttershy.
"Y-yes, it is. That's good," Fluttershy stood up from the couch and stood by Bashful. He laid her muzzle on his cheek. He blushed with a gentle red on his muzzle.
"I'm going to leave you to alone, I hope you both are happy and always will be. I wish you a good relationship," Twilight proclaimed while waiting at the door.
"Thank you, Twilight," Fluttershy said, closing up on Bashful.
"And before you go Twilight," Bashful approached Twilight and put his hoof on her shoulder. "Any best friend of Fluttershy is a close friend of mine. And don't worry, hopefully, there is somepony out there who will be wait for you, I guarantee it," He winked at her, Twilight smiled and began heading outside.
Twilight felt at peace now as she walked home. The sunset started to sooth in, nopony seemed to be outside but that didn't seem to be a bother to Twilight. It was silent, yet serene in many ways. Twilight arrived her home or library, whatever you may see it as. Twilight approached inside, the indoors was dark. Spike wasn't in sight or doing chores, even though it was late to do - yet sometimes he did.
Twilight went upstairs to her bedroom As predicted, Spike was in bed, sleeping. He laid a gentle smile and went to her bed. She glared out her window, the sun was gone and the endless void stood out with it's circular bright moon as a center piece. Then, Twilight got an idea; She should write what she learned on friendship to send to Celestia. Twilight levitated a sheet of paper and a quill and started writing:
Dear Princess Celestia,
Today I learned how a friend should be supportive all the way, even if that friend is in a relationship. I find out what the term 'Jealousy' is now. And I let it roam me quickly and make me do actions that were mistakes that shouldn't have been done. Because those mistakes would hurt the one you care for, your friend. Another thing I learned is how people can forgive; friends especially can forgive another friend even if they hurt them. So, I know when to be careful with feelings, to have a stronger friendship with more trust.
Your faithful student, Twilight Sparkle
Twilight rolled up the paper and tied it up with a red fabric, like she does all the time. She put it on her night stand and will make Spike send it tomorrow. Twilight snuggled up on her bed and found the perfect spot on her pillow. She stared at the moon, it shined directly at her, even though it was a cold time it felt like sweet, blissful warmth to her.
"Maybe Rarity will tell me some advice on getting stallions. Maybe...maybe..." She closed her eyes and drifted into a gentle, deep sleep.
"Bashful?" Fluttershy asked, snuggling up close to Bashful.
"Yes?" Bashful answered placing the blanket over the two of them.
"Can you say you love me?" Bashful smiled. He kissed her on the forehead and hugged her. "I love you so much, Fluttershy. Never think differently, never.
"I love you too, Bashful, never leave me," Fluttershy smiled at him. Bashful smiled back and hugged her close and tight, gently too.
"I will never leave you and you'll always be mine, nopony else. Ever since you came into my life, it changed forever. But you altered it into a sweet paradise of a meadow of daisies and butterflies fluttering everywhere. You're my diamond of my life."
Fluttershy teared from what she is hearing. Bashful wiped her tears away and kissed on the lips for a dozen seconds. He released it and stared into her as so she did. "And Fluttershy?"
"Yes?"
"Will you join me into a journey of love with me until we meet our demise?"
"What do you mean?"
"Will you marry me, Fluttershy, my love?" Fluttershy's eyes began to water again.
"Oh, Bashful... Y-yes, yes Bashful!" Fluttershy answered in excitement. "I love you Bashful, I love you so much."
"I love you too, Fluttershy." Bashful hugged Fluttershy again but with more affection into it. Fluttershy and Bashful laid down onto the bed. They kissed only for a few minutes, then rubbed muzzles against each other and closed their eyes i the embrace.
Hush now, Quiet now its time to lay your sleep head, Hush now, Quiet now, its time to go to bed... in forever love.
