"Hmmph." Groaned Rarity."Why can't I be done with work already?"
Sweetie Belle looked up at her sister in alarm. "I thought you loved your work Rarity?"
"Oh I do Sweetie Belle, it's just I've been so overly worked trying to prepare for the Grand Galloping Gala I haven't had time to spend with my friends." Rarity said hopelessly.
"Or maybe it's because you don't have a special somepony." Sweetie Belle giggled
Rarity looked at her in surprise and anger. "Sweet Belle what a ludicrous idea. My love life is first of all none of your business second of all my love life is fine."
"I was just asking, me and the cutie mark crusaders are trying to get are cutie marks in match making we already have a date set up for miss Cherilee!" Sweetie Belle quickly trotted out of the room to have a secret meeting with Apple Bloom and Scootaloo.
Rarity sighed and looked down at her work. She was working on Applejack's dress for the Gala and it was very tedious work. Rarity decide a to take a break and watch some television. As rarity mindlessly flipped through the channels she stops on a program. Rarity chided the show before her, it was about a bunch of stallions doing all of these quest trying to win over the mare. Though rarity new it was all staged and planned she could help but feel envious toward the mare in the show. Perhaps Sweetie Belle was right maybe she was acting so stressed because of her love life.
The next day Rarity invited all of her friends to tea at the boutique. While everyone was mindlessly chatting about mean less stuff, Rainbow Dash spoke up. "Has anypony been seeing someone?" The mood in the room decreased rapidly. There was just sad umbels and sighs from everypony.
"Why have you been seeing anypony, Rainbow Dash?" Applejack inquired. All if the ponies at the table turned to toward the cyan mare. Rainbow Dash then flushed bright pink and looked away.
Rarity gasped "Oh you are aren't you?" She exclaimed. All of Rarity's friends like her do not have special someponies.
Giggles were heard all over the room as they awaited Rainbow's answer. She finally had her nerves under control, she let out a deep sigh and said: " I have been seeing someone." Everypony looked at one another then back at Rainbow Dash, obviously wanting more information. "He is really handsome and nice, and almost as awesome as me, and you want to know the best part?" Everybody leaned in to hear her. " HE'S A WONDERBOLT!"
" AAAHHH" everyone cried. "Jeez Rainbow Dash maybe a little quieter next time." Applejack said rubbing her ears. Everyone nodded in agreement.
"Yeah, were really happy for you Rainbow but maybe you could keep it down I think Bon Bon and Lyra heard us from down the street. Which wonderbolt is it anyway?" Twilight asked.
Rainbow dash looked slightly embarrassed from her outburst, and quieted down a bit. "It's only the most awesome one there is, Soarin' of course!" Fluttershy looked down in embarrassment.
"Fluttershy dear what ever is the matter?" Rarity asked
"Oh it's nothing." Fluttershy said barley audible.
"Oh Fluttershy, don't be silly were your friends and we wouldn't tell another soul if it is something that embarrassed you, because you are are friends and we would never tell, did I say that already O well." Pinkie Pie rambled
Fluttershy looked extremely uncomfortable sitting there but she took a big breath and spoke: "It's just that... oh well... me and a... Soarin' used to you know... date." The last part was so quite everyone in the table was leaning in.
Rainbow Dash sat back shocked written on her face. " But it was a long time ago Rainbow I doubt he even remembers me it was before he was a wonderbolt." Fluttershy explained.
The rainbow haired mare's face softened. "Oh it's alright Fluttershy I'm sure he has dated lot's of mares." Fluttershy exhaled in relief.
"I'm glad you're not mad at me Rainbow." Fluttershy said
"Yeah why would I be, I'm bringing him to our lunch tomorrow maybe you and him can catch up." Rainbow smiled and the tea party continued like usual.
The next day Applejack was walking toward sugar cube corner to have the usual Thursday lunch with her friends. As she was walking she noticed a couple cuddling on a bench in the street. Though Applejack didn't let it on, she was a hopelessly hopeless romantic. All Applejack wanted in her life right now was a romantic stallion that would charm her silly. Yes she was a hard worker and would never give up work on the farm, but she needed something more in her life. Applejack didn't tell her friends because she was supposed to be the big tough girl that didn't need a man to tell her how to live her life. Applejack finally reached the cafe.
When Applejack finally stepped into the cafe all of her friends and a pale blue stallion with a dark blue mane were already sitting down. Applejack chose the one empty spot left at the table and sat down. Everyone was listing to the blue haired stallion as he told a story about how he got accepted in the wonderbolts training academy. Rainbow Dash could't take her eyes off of him. Applejack had to emit he was pretty handsome in a lean Pegasus way. When he was done with the story everyone sat quietly until Applejack asked a question. "So, how did you meet Rainbow dash?" Rainbow dash interrupted before Soarin' could speak.
"When I was doing that show in Canterlot for the princesses the wonderbolts were there for a convention and we bumped into each other at the train station." Rainbow Dash said excitedly. Fluttershy was being even more quiet then usual sipping her drink soundlessly and not saying a word.
"How is your salad dear." asked Rarity.
"Oh it's fine." Fluttershy whispered.
"Is everything alright Fluttershy?" asked Twilight. Fluttershy just blushed and didn't say anything.
"So Fluttershy how have you been I haven't seen you since collage in Cloudsdale." Soarin' asked. Fluttershy blushed so deep her coat looked more red then yellow.
"Oh... i'm fine... I guess."
After lunch everyone went there separate way's except Rarity and Fluttershy, who went back to Fluttershy's cottage. The second they walked through the barrier of the house Rarity turned around and questioned Fluttershy immediately. "What was going on at the cafe, Fluttershy?" Fluttershy looked so startled her eyes could have popped out of her head.
"I don't know... what you're talking... about" Fluttershy stammered.
"Oh you know full well darling what I am talking about" Fluttershy blushed furiously."You still have feelings for Soarin' don't you?" Rarity exclaimed.
"Please don't tell anyone, Rarity! I would never want Rainbow Dash to hate me, promise you wont tell her Rarity!" Fluttershy yelled, which is actually a regular speaking voice for everyone else.
Rarity just chuckled and patted Fluttershy on the head "Of course I wont tell Rainbow Dash darling, but how long have you liked him?"
"Well I thought I was over him once we parted ways after collage, but when I saw him at lunch today I just don't know. I felt something."
Rarity practically swooned over Fluttershy's answer."That is so romantic, my darling Fluttershy!" Fluttershy blushed even more turning her ears pink. Rarity brought Fluttershy over to her couch and they both sat down. "Fluttershy, tell me everything about you and Soarin'."
Fluttershy took a big breath as if she didn't know were to start." We met in 8th grade at Cloudsdale Middle School. We were just acquaintances, but the next year when we were both freshman in high school and I sorta had a crush on him. The next two years he failed to notice me and I just fell for him more and more." Rarity was listing intently awing and oohing at Fluttershy's story." Senior year I thought it was hopeless, but he came up to me one day and told me he had a major crush on me and asked me to go with him to the winter social. I almost died on the spot from embarrassment and happiness." Fluttershy said weekly. " After that we started dating and it was amazing senior year of collage I thought he was going to propose."
"That's wonderful darling, you must have been marvelously happy." Rarity gushed.
Fluttershy's eyes sadden and Rarity stopped her rambling. "I was very excited he brought me too one of the most expensive restaurant in Cloudsdale. I thought he was going to do it, but he never got a ring out and he never had a big speech about how much he loved me. He just kept rambling on about flying and opportunities, until finally he said that he go accepted into the wonderbolts training academy and he would be there for 2 years. At first I was happy for him but realization set in and I realized that he was going to be gone for a long time. after 1 year he wrote me a letter saying that the long distance thing wasn't working for him." Anger flashed in Rarity and a look of revenge set on Rarity's face.
" Rarity! I'm not mad at him anymore it wasn't his fault." Fluttershy protested.
" Then who's fault is it Fluttershy?" Rarity replied. " He is a royal jerk and I can't let Rainbow Dash be with him."
" He really is a nice guy and you said you wouldn't tell anyone." Fluttershy said feebly.
" Oh I guess your right, Fluttershy." Said Rarity defeated. Rarity left Fluttershy's cottage and didn't say a word to anyone.
Meanwhile back at the farm, the apple family had a visitor.
*** "Ugh" Applejack moaned as she lifted another bucket of apples with her mouth. She was about to carry them to the barn, but she saw someone approaching up the road. All the apples in the bucket fell as Applejacks jaw dropped. Walking toward her was the most handsome stallion she had ever had the pleasure to lay eyes on. He had a light gray mane and a crystal white coat, his eyes were like sapphires and he had a heart surrounded with flames as his cutie mark.
"Hello, I'm Burning Love I just moved here from Manehattan and I was told you had some job openings." Applejack could only nod and try to wipe the drool from her face.
"Eyup" Said a voice behind Applejack. It was Big Mac and he didn't seem quit as impressed by Burning Loves beauty.
"That's fantastic" Burning love smiled, which forced Applejack to look away because they were so white. "When can I start?"
Applejack finally came out of her daze to answer." You can start tomorrow... Six A.M" .
"Spike did you pick up the books? What about the living room? Does my hair look ok? Maybe I should put on a dress?"
"Woah twilight what's the big deal, you have been seeing Flash for a month now why are you so nervous."
Twilight was still running around trying to get prepared." Because Spike what will he think of me if my house is a mess."
"Twilight, he likes you already a little mess isn't going to bother him."
"Oh maybe your right spike, I just don't want to mess this up." Spike was about to reply when there was a knock on the door twilight rushed to get it but spike held her back.
"It's okay I got this." Spike opened the door to a Pegasus pony in a royal guard uniform, with blue hair and a orange coat. " Hi Flash, Twilight is in the living room.
Twilight walked up to Flash and kissed him on the cheek. " I missed you so much" Twilight said.
"I missed you too Twilight, sorry I'm late we did a few more extra training exercises than normal so I didn't have time to change." Flash said apologetically.
"It's fine as long as your here now. I was thinking that maybe we could go to the park and then go to the movies or maybe go to ..." Twilight's sentence was cut short by Flash's hoof gently placed on her lips.
"I actually have the day planned out if you don't mind of course."
" I don't mind at all." Said Twilight smiling.
"Where are we going" Twilight asked
"You will see, just be patient." Chuckled Flash. "Okay you can open them now."
"SURPRISE!!!!!"
"What...huh, why are you all here?" Twilight said looking at most of Ponyville in sugar cube corner.Suddenly she was flipped around.
"Happy one month anniversary" Flash said with a big grin, he leaned down and kissed twilight who couldn't stop smiling even in the kiss.
"You didn't have to do all this, Flash."
Flash gave out a big laugh and said " I didn't it was Pinkie's idea." Twilight rolled her eyes and started to greet everybody. She was surprised to find her parents there, considering she hadn't even told them about the relationship.
"Hi mom what are you doing here?" Twilight asked
"Your father and I are visiting you and we wanted it to be a surprise so when pinkie invited us to this party we figured we would show up here. By the way why didn't you tell us about your new coltfriend." Twilight's cheek turned crimson, as she tried to hide her embarrassment.
"I was going to tell you but it was a little early in the relationship and I didn't want you telling Shinning Armor, because I was afraid that Flash was going to get in trouble." Twilight explained. Twilight mother smiled.
"Of course we wouldn't tell Shining without your permission."
Twilight sighed in relief. Most of Ponyville was at the party and by the end of it twilight and shinning we're exhausted it was late afternoon and Twilight wanted some alone time with flash before he had to leave. "We should go before you have to go back to the Crystal Empire." Flash nodded and led Twilight out of the door. Twilight started walking toward her library but Flash stopped her." I have one more surprise". They walked toward the little grove on the edge of Ponyville, when they arrived twilight gasped. There was a little table with a single candle in the middle a waiter was standing nearby and held two covered trays.
Flash walked over to Twilight's seat and pulled it out for her. Twilight blushed as she sat down because of Flash's politeness. Once they were both seated the waiter came and placed the trays on the table. "Your first course, madam." Said the waiter. He opened the trays and there was a delectable salad sitting in its place. "Flash how did you put this all together I thought you had more work than usual."
Flash smiled and said: "I do have more work, but whenever I'm not with you I feel empty inside. I never want to lose you twilight, so whenever I have the time I make sure that you will always enjoy being with me."
Twilight had tears in her eyes that were full of love for the stallion sitting across from her. "How could I ever not enjoy my time with you Flash Sentry. You will never lose me. Sometimes I fear that you won't think I'm good enough for you and you will leave me."
Flash let out a sad laugh. "How could you think that your not good enough for me, I'm not good enough for you!". Twilight only shook her head and leaned across the table and kissed flash so passionately that Twilight almost tipped the whole table over. They stood there with the table in the middle kissing for what felt like hours. But finally they had to come up for air and sit back down. The sun was just setting and they watched together.
Eventually they had to go back to Twilight's before it got to late. When Twilight got to the door way she turned around regretfully. "This was the most amazing night of my life and I owe it all to you flash. I wish you could stay." Flash looked at her sadly and gave her one last tender kiss, and he was off to the train station. Twilight watched him go until he turned the corner and was out of sight.
It was a gorgeous day in Ponyville and Pinkie was just setting up shop at sugar cube corner. "Pinkie we're going to deliver a order in Fillydelphia and we were wondering if you could run the shop and look after the twins. I know it sounds like a lot of hard work but we will pay you extra and you can have anyone help you with the shop."
"Sounds good Mrs.Cake." Replied Pinkie happily. "You're amazing Pinkie please try to be responsible." Said Mr.Cake as they left out the door. Pinkie took a big breath and continued setting up. After about an hour or so it was opening time and people flooded in to get there coffee and bagels for the morning. Pinkie had the twins in there high chairs in the back and went to check on them. Pound cake was hitting his high chair demanding that he be fed. Pumpkin cake was sucking on her favorite stuffed animal and didn't seem to mind that there was no food. Pinkie was running to and fro trying to get orders and watch the Cake twins. After the morning rush was over Pinkie had a little bit of a break and decided to play with the baby's. She was sitting on the floor playing where's pinkie when the door rang. She set the twins in the play pen and went to the counter. Lucky Clover and Caramel walked in and went up to pinkie.
"Hello sirs, how can I help" Pinkie said bubbly.
"I'll have a mango smoothie with extra grains." Said Caramel
"And I'll have your suggestion of cupcake"Said Lucky
"Coming right up." Pinkie rushed into the kitchen to start the smoothie and pick out what cupcake she was going to give Lucky Clover. Secretly Pinkie was elated that Lucky had come into the store, he has been Pinkies crush since grade school. This is my chance.Thought Pinkie Pie. As the smoothie was mixing she picked out a chocolate cupcake with red frosting and pink fondant hearts. She returned to the counter and served them their orders, winking at Lucky Clover. Pumpkin Cake started crying and Pinkie rushed over to comfort her.
With pumpkin on her back Pinkie went back to the counter to get the stallions pay. "Looks like you have your hoofs full." Stated Caramel."We should probably get out of your mane." Lucky snapped out of his trans while looking at Pinkie and walked out. When they were outside Pinkie saw Caramel nudge Lucky and gesture towards the store. Lucky hesitated for a moment and walked back in the store. He rubbed the back of his neck with his hoof and said: "Uh Pinkie... If you need any help I would be more than happy to help you run the shop while your alone."
Pinkies heart did a summersault and she grinned probably more than she should. "That would be amazing! I mean I would think that that's okay, not that I don't appreciate you, no that's not what I meant at all, you are an amazing pony for doing this but not like in a weird romance way, okay I should stop. Yes I would like if you helped me today."
Lucky blushed and said: "Great were are the aprons."
"In the closet next to the fridge" Pinkie sad watching as Lucky passed her and into the kitchen. Man he has a toned flank, I wonder what he does for a living."He returned wearing his apron. "So what can I start doing?"
"I'm making a batch of cupcakes you can mix the dry ingredients while I will mix the wet, the recipe is in the drawer." Pumpkin had fallen asleep on Pinkies back and she decided to go up stairs and put her in her crib, along with pound cake. When she came back down Lucky was already mixing the dry and wet ingredients and pouring them into the pan. "Where did you learn how to bake?" Pinkie asked raising an eyebrow.
Lucky blushed slightly, "My mom taught me too cook. She said 'if you ever want to impress a filly show her how you cook'"
Pinkie smirked. "Are you trying to impress me?"
Lucky looked at her and blushed." Do you want me to impress you?" Now it was Pinkie's time to blush.
"Maybe I do, maybe I don't." They were standing very close together and Pinkie could feel the heat coming off of him, she could see the muscle rippling under his soft gray coat. "By the way, what do you do for a living" Lucky looked surprised by this question.
"I'm a salespony, I sell lava lamps." Pinkie giggled at his silly occupation. Lucky noticed Pinkie staring at his muscles. "But I do more explicit things to work out, and I'm told I'm pretty good too." Pinkie gave him a knowing face and walked back into the front of the shop.
The rest of the day went well and Lucky clover proved to be a good chef when it comes to baking. The twins were a handful and the shop was pretty busy so by the end of it Lucky and Pinkie were exhausted. The twins were in there beds and Pinkie and lucky we're relaxing on the sofa in the shop. They both knew that Lucky should probably get going it was already dark. But they both sat in comfortable silence. Pinkie somehow felt calmer when he was around. "When are the Cakes coming back?"
"The day after tomorrow."
"So that means you will need help tomorrow."
"Yes."
"I will be here." Pinkie smiled a huge smile that brightens everyone's day. "Okay see you then." And with that he was gone. Pinkie suddenly felt very hopeful and tired. Maybe I have a shot with him.
Rarity's ears perked up as she heard giggling coming from her sisters room. She pressed her ear to the door to see what all the fuss was about. "Rumble is soooooo cute! Today I dropped my pencil by his desk I bent down to pick it up but he said 'allow me', it was the cutest thing ever!" Rarity knew that voice all to well. Well it seems Sweetie Belle has a crush. Rarity snickered at the thought and kept listening. "Back to business girls we need to find a stallion that Rarity will like." Scootaloo said.
"That's what I was getting too Scoots! Rumble has an older brother named Thunderlane and he just broke up with his fillyfriend. He's strong and handsome and nice so we need to get on that pronto!" Rarity stopped listening after that. She had never considered Thunderlane as a possibility, mostly because he was taken most of the time. She had to emit he was pretty dashing and a nice strong flyer. His charcoal coat would go perfectly with Rarity's ivory one. The more she thought about it the more she liked the idea of Thunderlane.
The next day Rarity was serving the girls oatmeal. "What were you young lady's talking about last night?" they all suddenly became very interested in there bowls.
"Nothin really just school and things." Apple Bloom said.
"Really? Because when I was your age me and my friends used to talk about colts." Rarity said suggestively.
Sweetie Belle almost choked on her oatmeal. "Really you did Rarity?"
"Oh yes we we're quit the little flirts always teasing and prodding the poor things."
Sweetie Belle looked around nervously. "Well there is this one colt named Rumble and he pretty cute." Sweetie Belle said blushing.
"You should bring him over sometime."
"Really Rarity you would let me?!" Rarity smiled "you bet darling."
*** A few days later Rarity was on her way to Twilight's to drop a book off when she saw him. His golden eyes looking strait at her. He was looking as handsome as ever with his Mohawk and elegant black coat. He was coming her way and she did all she could to not leap for joy. "Hi Rarity where are you off too?"
"I was just...book... Twilight." Get ahold of yourself Rarity You're a lady! "I was just returning this book to Twilight's."
"Oh that's nice mind if I walk you there?"
Rarity was about shout out yes but controlled herself. "Yes, that sounds lovely."
They were walking in silence when Thunderlane spoke. "So Rarity I was thinking I've thought that you have been pretty for a long time and I just broke up with Cloudchaser so I was wondering if you might want to you know maybe..."
"Go on a date". Rarity said finishing his sentence "I would love to go on a date with you." Thunderlane let out a big breath and gave Rarity one of his winning smiles. Rarity smiled back and continued walking towards Twilight's. Once they got there they parted there separate ways and Rarity went to talk to twilight. She knocked on the door a couple times. "Twilight darling are you home? I've come to return your book." Twilight opened the door. Music was heard from upstairs. Twilight's hair was a huge mess and she seemed to be wearing some sort of lace.
"Hi Rarity now isn't a good time, thanks for returning the book."
"Twilight who is at the door?" A stallion appeared he had a spiked blue witch was a mess just like Twilight's.
"Who is this?" Inquired Rarity
"I'm Flash Sentry, Twilight's coltfriend."
"Coltfriend!? Twilight I didn't even know you were seeing anypony" Rarity said exasperated. Flash beamed at the white mare and swung a hoof around Twilight's shoulder.
"We're going to have to pause our little activity aren't we." Twilight said. Flash nodded and invited Rarity in. They both went up stairs to get ready and Rarity waited on the sofa. When they were a little more orderly Flash and Twilight sat on the opposite side of the coffee table and started chatting with Rarity.
"Why didn't you tell any of us you had a coltfriend?" Asked Rarity.
"It was a little early and I wanted it to be a surprise."
"Well I am surprised, when are you going to tell the others."
"Well now that you know every one in Ponyville is going to know." Twilight said. She looked at Flash "Are you ready to tell the world." Flash gave her a big grin and said "you bet" he leaned down and kissed her on the cheek causing Twilight to blush. Rarity stared at the couple enviously. "So Rarity how has your love life been."
"Pretty slow as of late but on the way here Thunderlane asked me on a date. You could have probably seen him he walked me to your front door."
Twilight blushed. "Oh me and Flash were a little too busy to notice. What did you say to him?"
"I said yes of course if a dashing young stallion like him asked me out the answer is going to be yes."
"That's great Rarity! Good for you". Twilight exclaimed.
"Oh you couldn't care less about my love life now that you have your own Stallion to fool around with." Rarity teased.Twilight blushed and Flash nudged her accusingly. " I should probably get home Opalescence needs feeding and I need to check up on Sweetie Belle." And with that she was walking back to the boutique. Right as she closed the door she hear a growl and a playful squeal. Rarity just shook her head and continued walking.
"What a beautiful day to be flying." said Rainbow Dash as she zoomed through the clouds on her way to Soarin's wonderbolt practice. Rainbow Dash didn't quite know what her relationship with Soarin' was they sorta were friends but also had that romantic touch. Rainbow dash wanted to be more than friends but something was holding her back. It was partly because Fluttershy might still have feelings for him and partly because there was another pony pulling at her heart.
She finally arrived at the arena in Cloudsdale and took a seat in the stands. Soarin' was already doing laps around the field. Rainbow Dash watched as he zoomed around and around, Soarin' was equally as fast as Rainbow but had more control, making Rainbow Dash want to train even harder. There was another pony Rainbow Dash had her eye on also, he had a orange mane and tail both streaked with a lighter orange, and had a light orange almost white coat. HIs cutie mark was a flame in the shape of a lightning bolt. He was one of the most agile flyers Rainbow had ever seen. He was lean but muscular in all the right places. Rainbow Dash had only spoken to him once while at another practice with Soarin'. His name was Fire Streak.
Rainbow Dash was so deep in her thoughts that she didn't notice Soarin' flying to her until he was about a foot away. "Hey Rainbow, glad you made it".He said giving her a brotherly hug.
"I wouldn't miss it for the world." Replied Rainbow Dash.
"So Rainbow one of my buddies has an eye for you and I was wondering if you would go talk to him." Rainbows eyes narrowed as she scanned the field for who the mystery stallion was. "His name is Fire Streak". Rainbow Dashes eyes widened, but she played it off.
"I don't know, is this guy awesome enough for me?" Rainbow Dash said trying to contain her excitment.
"He's totally awesome, and he's a really nice guy will you do me this one favor and talk to him."
"I guess one little chat wont hurt."
After the match Rainbow dash approached Fire Streak. "Uh... Hi Soarin' said you wanted to talk" He blushed a deep crimson turning his pale coat pink.
"Oh sorry if he bothered you about that, I was just wondering if you wanted to you know go out some time." He said more confidently.
"That would be cool" Said Rainbow Dash cooly.
"Great I will pick you up at 8:00"
"Sounds good"
*** Rainbow Dash had only been on a few dates in her life, mostly because she was more of a one night stand kind of girl but as she got older she realized that she wants more of a serious commitment. Rainbow Dash thought about this as she got prepared for for her date it was almost eight and Rainbow was just putting on the finishing touches. Her door bell rang and she trotted over to get it. There stood Fire streak looking very handsome with a black suite and red tie with a rose in the pocket. Rainbow Dash herself was wearing a sparkling red dress that showed just how daring she was. "Wow you look beautiful tonight." He said.
Rainbow Dash just shrugged and said "You don't look so bad yourself." He smirked and held out his hoof to her. Together they flew down to the street and started walking to one of the better establishments in Ponyville called Sprouts. It was Rainbow Dashes favorite.
"How did you know I like to come to Sprouts?"
"I am not only remarkably handsome, but I can also read minds." He said with a bragging air.
"Soarin' told you didn't he?"
Fire Streak laughed "Yes he did." They sat down and sandwiches were served to them right away. Rainbow Dash started eating immediately and her mouth was full when she was asked "So what is your relationship with Soarin'"
"Oh were bust bends" Rainbow Dash mumbled.
"Sorry didn't catch that."
Rainbow cleared her throat and said "Oh we're just friends."
"Well thats a relief, I didn't want to be taking someone else's mare."
"Nope we just kissed a few times, what about you have you been seeing anyone?"
"The only pony I see is you." Fire Streak said dreamily. "That was really bad wasn't it?" Rainbow Dash was trying to hold back her giggles but failing entirely.
"No It was sweet." She said trying to hold back her laughter. The date continued for a couple more hours both ponies loosing track of time by the time they were out of the it was nearly eleven. "Wow tonight was the most fun ever had on a date, you're pretty funny Fire."
"I also enjoyed this date, but I don't want it to end where do you want to go now?
"Oh I know this great bar that we can go too."
"Well I was actually thinking a less public place, you know somewhere we can be alone."
Rainbow Dash smirked at him. "Why are you so anxious to be alone with me?" He just smirked and launched up into the air. "Hey wait up!" Once Rainbow caught up with him she was panting and trying to fly along side Fire." Why did you do that?"
"Because I want to take you somewhere high." Once they got to the highest cloud that would support there weight they landed.
"Wow it is beautiful up here, much better than the drafty old bar I was going to take you to."
"I thought you might like it." They were now laying side by side looking at the moon and the stars.
"Thank you for the wonderful night, I really did have fun."
"Anytime, Rainbow do you want to do it again sometime?" Fire Streak said hopefully.
Fluttershy happily walk along the edge of Everfree forests looking for a special flower that only comes out at night. It was the only thing that Angle Bunny would eat lately. Fluttershy sighed, there was only a little of this special flow out tonight. She was about to start walking back to her cottage, when she looked at the night sky. There was a shooting star, Fluttershy was about to make a wish when she heard: "HELP!!!!!!!!!!". Shooting stars don't yell, for help that's a pony!Fluttershy ran to where the "star" had landed, trying not to be scared that she was running straight through the Everfree forest. There was a clearing up ahead and laying in a crumpled ball was a pony. Fluttershy cautiously approached. She heard groaning coming from the pony as she got closer.
"Soarin?"
"Fluttershy, is that you?"
"Soarin, what happened, actually don't answer that I have to get you home." Fluttershy said with a worried expression. Fluttershy left Soarin' and returned with a makeshift gurney. She gently slide Soarin' on it and attached it to her back. "Don't worry Soarin' you're going to be all right." Fluttershy said more convincing herself than Soarin'. Once they got to Fluttershy's cottage she laid him on the couch.
"Okay Soarin' this might hurt a little but I'm going to have to move you around a little to see what injuries you have." Said Fluttershy gingerly. After about five minuets of poking and prodding Fluttershy had come up with a conclusion. "Well Soarin' it looks like your Right front leg is broken and your left back leg, also your left wing is sprained and your right wing is complety broken, you should recover fully, other than that your just bruised and beaten." Fluttershy said that so quickly and quietly that Soarin' only got about half of it.
Soarin tried to lift his head to look at her but felt a sharp pain in his back and decided against it. "Fluttershy you didn't have to bring me all the way to your cottage. I'll just go to the inn someplace." As Soarin' said it he tried to get up and walk, but failed miserably.
"Oh you're not going anywhere mister, I am more than happy to take care of you while you recover." Fluttershy said more assertively.
"I'm sure you have a bunch going on. I wouldn't want to intrude on your privacy."
"There is no changing my mind Soarin'. You are staying here."
"Okay jeez if you insist." Soarin' said giving her that goofy grin that she had fallen in love with. Fluttershy hid behind her hair to hide her blush. Soarin' was already drifting to sleep from exhaustion and pain. Fluttershy decided to go to bed too.
As Fluttershy laid in bed she began to get embarrased by her force in keeping Soarin' here. Her blush grew as she started to think about all the wonderful days they had and nights. Am I really thinking about getting back with Soarin'. Of course he would never get back with me. With that final thought Fluttershy drifted to sleep.
The next morning Fluttershy fed all her animals and made a muscle relaxer for Soarin'. She also got several bandages and supplies to make a cast. She entered the living room with everything and sat by Soarin'. He wasn't awake yet so Fluttershy decided to wait. She found herself starring at his rumpled blue mane, and his very toned body that had once been hers. He had a very angular handsome face that Fluttershy had always liked to touch. The more she thought about him the more she wanted to be with him. Soarin's eyes started to flicker open. He was pleasantly surprised to fine a very pretty mare looking straight at him.
"Good morning sleepy head." She said in that angelic voice.
"Good morning" He said trying to muster the best smile he could get. "Sorry I kinda crashed at your place last night."
"It's fine you can stay as long as you want. I have to wrap your wings so they don't get any worse." Soarin' shifted his weight so that she had access to both of his wings. Fluttershy firmly wrapped Soarin's wings tight to his body. Fluttershy had to reach across his body to wrap his other wing.
"Not afraid to get close to me are you?" Fluttershy immediately shot back and backed away from Soarin', blushing pink clear across her cheeks. Soarin let out a laugh that turned into a groan. "I was kidding Fluttershy take it easy." Fluttershy noticeably relaxed and continued to wrap his other wing.
"Still the joker I see." Said Fluttershy with a hint of humor. "So how did you get like this?"
Soarin' turned slightly more serious." Well we were practicing are evening performance and I was supposed to launched out of a cannon. But some jokester put in more launching fluid than I was used to so I spun out and I tried to slow my fall but it only help slightly. Then I landed right were you found me in the Everfree forest. I don't know what would have happened to me if you hadn't been there. I owe you my life Fluttershy, thank you."
Fluttershy blushed then turned angry. "It's that kind of reckless behavior that gets someone hurt, whoever that prankster was he should be punished." Fluttershy said angrily.
"You being mad is kinda a turn on." Fluttershy punched him in the arm playfully.
"Just for that I'm going to make your cast pink."
"No not pink!" Soarin' said in fake dispair. After about an hour he was all bandaged up and was starting to doze. Fluttershy looked at him while he slept remembering all of the intimate times they shared, there long preening sessions and late night walks. Fluttershy was beginning to realize that she still loved Soarin'.
Applejack was anxiously awaiting sun rise, because at 6:00 he would be here, the most beautiful creature to set hoof in Equestria. Burning Love was the reason Applejack could hardly sleep last night. She had been dreaming of him, how he looks,how he feels, talking with him, cuddling with him. Applejack didn't now what had gotten into herself but it was strong. The white unicorn had indeed set her heart on fire though they had only spoken a few words. Applejack was going to change that today she was going to get herself together and have an actual conversation. Celestia had finally risen her sun and Applejack was the first of the Apples to get up. Applejack did more today to get ready. She put her hair in a neater pony tail, she cleaned her old duds and she spiffied up her hat.
"Why are you so fancy today, Applejack?" Asked Granny Smith.
"Oh no real reason just felt that ah should look presentable for the new employee."
"He's quite a looker if I do say so myself." Big Mac almost spit out his breakfast.
"Now Apple Bloom you shouldn't be thinkin about stallions that way." Warned Big Mac.
"Oh leave her be Big Mac it is perfectly normal to be thinkin that way." said Granny Smith. "In fact when Ah was a young filly..."
"Well I think its time to get to work." Said Applejack feeling uncomfortable about the conversation.
Applejack was washing the morning dishes when she saw a white speck getting bigger from the road. She took a big breath to calm her nerves and checked her hair in the hallway mirror which was highly unusual her. She could see that he was wearing a western style hat similar to hers. Wow he sure looks handsome in the hat. Oh who am I kidding he always looks handsome, even Apple Bloom knows it.
"Howdy pardner ready to get to work." Applejack said cheerfully.
"Hi, Applejack isn't it?"
Applejack colored slightly at the mention of her name. "Eeyup that's me, you can start bucking the north orchard with me, while Big Mac and Apple Bloom can get the south."
"Sounds great, I worked on a pear orchard once so I do have some experience." Applejack nodded and they walked to the north orchard with buckets in tow. She started immediately bucking, trying to impress the new guy. He didn't seemed to notice and started working on the next trees. Applejack let out a frustrated huff. What else can she do to impress him? Applejack flipped the bucket up with expert skill into the carriage. Burning just used his magic to lift it up. They worked fast and by lunch they had done all the work need for the day in the north orchard, "That was great what's for lunch?" Burning Love asked with a rumble in his stomach.
By lunch Applejack was as frustrated as a bird with clipped wings, all of her attempts of making him notice her had failed. "I think Granny Smith made sandwiches." Applejack said with gritted teeth.
"Sounds yummy." They walked back to the house in silence and Applejack was about to say something when Apple Bloom came bounding along.
"Come on slow pokes your sandwich is going to get stale.Oh hey you must be Burning Love the new employee." Apple Bloom said acting like she just noticed the white stallion but Applejack knew she had.
"Yup thats me, and you must be Apple Bloom. I wasn't expecting you to be so cute though." He said with a wink. Apple Bloom beamed at him and bounced ahead of the older ponies. Applejack fury just grew as she saw her little sister getting more attention than her. When they arrived at the house sandwiches were set on the table. They all dug in hungry from the mornings work.
"This is great Ms.S, thanks for the delicious lunch." Burning love said happily.Since when did he call my grandma Ms.S. After lunch it was cleaning out the pig sty. They stood side by side shoveling mud out of the pen, when Applejack got an idea.She started to walk but tripped. Burning Love had to drop his shovel to catch Applejack."Whoa I got you." He said. As he held her Applejack looked up at him dreamily. But to Applejack's much disdain he just rited her and continued to work. Applejack let out a big huff and picked up her shovel. They continued working till it was almost sun down.
Applejack was about ready to choke this stallion out. How could he be so oblivious to her advances. Applejack had been flirting with him and putting herself out on the line, something she had never done for a stallion ever. Even Granny Smith was getting more attention from the handsome stallion than she was. They were just about to walk to the barn to put away there supplies when Applejack spoke.
"Why are you avoiding talkin to me?" He looked at her bewildered.
"I don't know what your talking about."
"Ah have been flirting and flouncing in front of you all day and you act like I'm a sack of potatoes."
"I never meant to offend you, I just try to keep professional in my workplace, And I don't think you are a sack of potatoes you are quite pretty actually." Applejack's anger vanished with the last comment.
"But why haven't you at least flirted back with me?"
"Well your brother pulled me aside this morning and said that you were off limits."
"Why that dirty pile of... deep breaths Applejack. He has no right telling ponies if they can and can not date me. I will talk to him tonight."
"Thats great! Because I would like nothing better than to flirt with you." He said with a wink. Applejack's heart soared she finally found out the reason Burning Love wasn't flirting with her. And now he wants to! I'm going to have a serious chat with Big Macintosh.
"Big Mac I need to talk to you right now!"
"What is it?" Said the red stallion coming down the stairs to talk.
"Why did you tell Burning Love that he couldn't flirt with me?" Said Applejack angrily.
"Because I don't want you distracting the workers." Applejack was not expecting this answer she was more leaning toward 'I don't want to see you hurt or, he doesn't seem like the right guy.'
"When have I ever flirted with workers?"
"I'm not saying you have. it's just I saw the way you reacted last night I didn't want any trouble." Big Mac explained.
"Well I will flirt with him, but I promise to get all the work done that is needed,deal?"
I hope this weekend goes well. Thought Twilight nervously as she brushed her mane and tail out. Today Twilight was meeting Flash's parents and Flash was meeting Twilight's parents. They had been going out for over a month and they both agreed it was time to meet each others parents no matter how it goes. KNOCK KNOCK. "I'll get it". Hollered Spike from down the stairs. "It's Flash."
"Coming" Said Twilight running down the stairs.Flash smiled and gave Twilight a little kiss on the cheek.
"Sorry I'm early I just couldn't wait to see you." Flash said giving her a big smile.
"You say that every time Flash! Just once will you give me time to get ready?" Twilight said teasing.
"I can't help it your just too adorable to stay away from." Twilight grinned and gave him a big kiss.
"Why are you acting so sweet today?"
"I want you in a good mood when you meet my parents, I know their going to love you."
"Okay just give me a sec and we can go."
"It's okay take all the time you need I'm early remember." Twilight continued to run about the house fixing her mane, finding earrings, and putting on perfume. When she was finally ready they set off to the train station to head to Canterlot were both their parents lived. Through all the chaos and worry the train ride proved to be relaxing. Flash and Twilight sat hoof in hoof, Twilight leaned on Flash with her head in the crook of his neck.
They arrived at Canterlot an hour early and decided to hit the shops before they headed to Flash's Parents house. As they were walking along the shop Twilight heard her name being called. She turned around to find Storm Brewer. A black and gold unicorn with a skull as his cutie mark. Twilight went in to full panic mode Storm Brewer was Twilights ex-coltfreind from the school of gifted unicorns, and they had a nasty break up, when Twilight found out he was cheating on her with another mare.
"Uh hi Storm Brewer, how have you been I haven't seen you in ages." Flash noticeably tensed at the sight of this unknown stallion.
"I've been good you know ever since you broke up with me!" He said in a drunken slur. Oh no he's drunk this is going to end badly.
Flash's face turned slightly angry and protected." Why don't you talk to my fillyfriend with a little more respect."
"Oh so your the only stallion she could find after she decided to break up with me." He laughed slightly. "Serves her right, she couldn't even snag a unicorn but had to settle for a wimpy little pegasus."
"Just leave him out of this Storm this is between you and me." Twilight said angrily.
"Why don't you just take me back baby I am twice the stallion this guy with ever be." As Storm Brewer said it he reached for Twilights arm. But Flash stepped in between.
"You keep you filthy hooves off of her you scoundrel and get lost or I will make you." Flash was so filled with rage his normally docile temper was flaring at the sight of another stallion touching his fillyfriend.
Storm noticeably backed off from this sudden show of aggression."You both aren't worth my time." He walked off with a slightly wounded pride.
"That was amazing Flash I don't think I have ever seen you that angry." Said Twilight enthusiastically.
"I'm sorry I had to get like that in front of you but that guy was being a major jerk, how could you have ever dated him?"
"He was nice and charming at first then I found out he cheated on me and I ended it. It wasn't that serious of a relationship." Explained Twilight.
"Well I hope we don't ever run into him again. We should probably start heading to my parent's house." They hailed a carriage and they were off.
As they were riding in the carriage Twilight said: "You get kinda hot when your mad." Flash just laughed and they continued to ride to Flash's old home. When they got there they thanked and paid the driver and the Pony's pulling it and rung the doorbell. While they were waiting Flash said "My parents can be a little strait forward, especially my mom."A mare with a green coat and blue mane the same color of Flash's opened the door.
"Flash my baby It is so good to see you!" Said Flashes mother as she pulled him into a bone crushing hug. "Oh where are my manors come in!"
"Hi mom good to see you too." Said flash as he rubbed his sore ribs. Twilight suppresed a giggle at Flash's mom's big reaction. "This is my fillyfriend Twilight Sparkle."
"It is so good to finally meet you, whenever Flash is over here he goes on and on about you." Flash's mom gushes. Flash blushed slightly and asked: "Where is dad?"
"Right here son." Said a proud voice from the door way.
"Dad it is so good to see you, this is my fillyfriend Twilight."
"Nice to meet you Twilight. My son says that you are Princess Celestia's personal student. But I guess you stopped after becoming a princess.
"I still study magic but it is true I am not Princess Celestia's prized pupil."Said Twilight respectfully.
"Well we just got lunch made, why don't you sit on the sofa while I serve you up." Twilight and Flash sat on one sofa while his parents sat on the other. Lunch was a delicious wedge salad with herb dressing.
"This is Delicious Mrs. Sentry." Said Twilight with a mouth full of food.
Flash's mom beamed. "So tell us a little more about yourself Twilight."
"Well what do you want to know."
"Hmm let's start with a random question. Are you a virgin?" Flash sprayed his water all over the place and Twilight started choking on her food.
"Mom I don't think that is appropriate." Flash said.
"No it's fine Flash I can take whatever they throw at me and answer truthfully. No Mrs. Sentry I am not a virgin, I have been with several stallions including you son." Flash was so uncomfortable that he was squirming in his seat.
Instead of looking shocked or disgusted Flash's mom looked at Twilight respectfully and just nodded. After that uncomfortable question the lunch wen't on more smoothly and by the end Twilight and Flash's parents were acting like they were long time friends. But they had to leave to make dinner on time at Twilights house. They hailed another carriage and they were off. "You handled that really well, my dad even pulled me aside and said 'She's a keeper'."
"I don't know what you were worrying about. your parents are hilarious. I'm surprised you didn't ask me to meet them sooner. It's my Parents I'm more concerned about."
"And why is that?" Asked Flash nervously.
"It just takes a lot to impress them. With Shinning captain of the royal guard and me the a princess, they really expect a great pony for each of us."
"I am so screwed Twilight! Their going to think I am a total looser! The only thing I am is a measly solder for your brother there going to frowned upon me like I'm a..." Flash's sentence was cut off by Twilights lips pressing against his own.
"You're going to do fine, they are going to love you I am sure of it." Twilight reassured. Flash relaxed a little and awaited there arrival. Once they got there they repeated the process with the carriage and rung the door bell. This time a dark blue stallion with a navy blue mane opened the door.
"Twilight, we were anxiously awaiting your arrival."
"Hi dad" Said Twilight casually. They both walked inside and Twilight's dad said: "You must be Flash Sentry, my daughter's coltfriend."
"Yes sir, Mr. Sparkle sir." Flash said with a solute.
"Please call me Night Light." A white mare with a white and purple striped mane walked to the greeting area and introduced herself.
"Hi I'm Twilight's mom, Velvet." Flash shook her hoof respectively.
"Twily is that you in there?" A different shaded blue man popped around the corner.
"Shining I didn't know you were visiting too, where is Cadence?" Shinning now came fully into the room and gave twilight a big hug.
"She is with the princess right now, something about the uniforms for the guards in the crystal empire. Come sit down with me at the table, mom is making are favorite stew." Everyone was seated with Twilight and Flash on one side. Shining sitting across from Flash and The elder pony's at the head of the table. once everyone was settled they were served. "Hello Flash Sentry, how have you been." Flash took a big gulp and looked at twilight.
"Good Captain sir, I have been working hard."
"Yeah I bet you have. I was wondering why I was seeing you so much at the train station and now I know why. You could have told me."
"I didn't tell you out of respect for your sister. She wished to tell her herself." Flash said with a respectful nod.
"Very well then, why didn't you tell me Twilight? That one of my own soldiers was dating you."
"I was going to tell you soon Shining I just didn't want Flash to be punished or harassed. Don't blame Flash, it was my fault."
"What kind of pony do you think I am Twilight? I wouldn't harass him just keep a close eye which I will do now. By the way Flash if you disrespect my sister in any way I will punish you beyond belief." Flash nodded quickly and looked down at his stew.
"Calm down Shining, Flash is a great stallion that wouldn't even think of hurting me in any way." Twilight said defensively.
The rest of the dinner went along great Flash got along with everyone nicely even Shinning. And before they knew it they were on the train home. "Today wasn't so bad." Said Flash.
"No but it was tiring." Said Twilight yawning and leaning on Flash's chest.
Pinkie Pie was extremely nerviexcited as she was awoken by the cries of Pound Cake. It was the second day of the Cakes being gone and Lucky Clover was coming again today. Over the night Pinkie had a dream about her and Lucky it went something like this.
"Good Morning Honey do you want me to take care of the foal this morning." Lucky said slowing getting out of bed and stretching his limbs.
"Yes please I am so tired from that cupcake eating contest I think I might die." Lucky chuckled.
"Well I better get the foal then." Lucky walked down the hall way to the little room where the baby was crying. The little bundle of terror had all of his mothers energy and he liked to put it to use. He had a dark grey coat and big blue eyes, is mane was short and wavy with black and pink spun through it. His name was Happy-go Lucky, for he had his mom's happiness and his dads luck. He was currently crying in his crib but stopped once his father picked him up and brought him to his own bed. Pinkie was still laying there in a cupcake induced coma, untill Lucky was brought within the barriers of the room. She shot out of bed like a frosting powered rocket and scooped her boy from his father.
"How is my Happy boy today! You're happy of course. You're my foal and any foal of mine is sure to be happy."
"Wow, I wish you would wake up to me with that enthusiasm." Pinkie gave him a pitiful look and set Happy on the bed. "Oh I'm sorry Happy is taking all the attention from you." She leaned up and gave him a big passionate kiss that made even him open his eyes in surprise. They continued kissing until Happy started crying again and had to reluctantly part and take care of there little foal. To get the munchkin to stop crying Pinkie played his favorite game.
"Where's mommy?...Here I am!Where's mommy?...Here I am!" Happy was in a fit of giggles once again, and Lucky picked him up.
"What should we have for breakfast champ?" Happy spurted out a bunch of nonsense. "Oatmeal? I love oatmeal!" Said Lucky excitedly. The two happily tromped down the hall to the kitchen together in pursuit of oatmeal. Pinkie let out a contended sigh.
"How did my life get so good?"
Pinkie laughed at herself. She'd never have a chance with a good looking, smart, strong, lucky stallion like him. But she could hope right? Pinkie went into the nursery and fed Pound Cake his morning bottle deciding to let Pumpkin sleep for as long as possible. She couldn't get her mind of that dream and it made it hard to concentrate on the shop and the foals.
Lucky walked into the store with high hopes. Today was the day he was going to ask Pinkie out. Of course she wouldn't say yes. She was a funny, talented, happy, enthusiastic, beautiful mare that would never go for an average joe like him. She probably wanted a powerful unicorn or an expert pegasus flyer, not a regular earth pony like him. But he was going to ask her out anyway who knows what could happen? He rung the bell on the front counter. "Pinkie are you here. Iv'e come to help you again."
"SHUUUUUUUUUSH. Pumpkin Cake is still sleeping."
"Oh my Celestia, I am so sorry, I didn't know. I figured since you had Pound Cake, Pumpkin Cake was up too." All of a sudden a huge wail came from up the stairs. Pinkie was already trotting toward them but a big wall of grey stopped her. "I caused this I should fix it." And up he went to get Pumpkin Cake. He picked the bundle of orange in his arm and hopped down the stairs. Pumpkin was already cooing in his arms, and Pinkie noticed. "Hey little girl what do you wan't for breakfast?" A string of incoherable babble came from the little filly's mouth. "Was that oatmeal I hear? Guess what? I love oatmeal!" The two tromped into the kitchen. Hmmm this is just like in my dream. Maybe he will kiss me too! Pinkie followed the silly pair into the kitchen where Lucky was already heating up a pot for oatmeal, with pumpkin on his back pulling at his mane.
The store didn't open for another thirty minuets so Pinkie set Pound on the floor and started preparing the first batch of cupcakes and cookies for the day. While Lucky was feeding the foals, Pinkie watched him. Noticing all the cute things he does when he interacts with them. Letting them hit him with the dirty spoon and showing them how to scoop it with the spoon. He was enthusiastic about kids from what Pinkie could tell. To confirm this Pinkie asked him a question. "Do you plan to have kids?". Lucky looked over at her with a quizzical expression.
"Of course I do, Foals are my favorite things to play with. They just make me feel happy like I am a kid with them." Pinkie agreed with him 100% of course. Once they were finished and cleaned up it was time for the shop to open and to handle the morning crowd. Lucky was in the kitchen cooking the bagels and keeping an eye on the twins while Pinkie was taking orders and collecting the money. It took about two hours of hard work to get through the morning rush and by 11:00 they were the only two left in the store, along with Pound and Pumpkin Cake. They decided to split a bagel with there coffees. "Cheers to getting through the morning rush." They smacked they drinks together and took a bite out of their bagel. They both went back to the kitchen to get prepared for the Lunch shift with a twin on there backs when they heard the door ring.
"NOPONY MOVES NOPONY GETS HURT!" Pinkie started to head for the front but Lucky stopped her. He handed Pound cake to her and poked his head through the door. What he saw was frightening. About Five or six ponies with face masks on were rummaging through the shelves and display cases. Lucky took his head out of the door and slowly backed up. He pointed toward the dry ingredients closet and they both slowly opened and walked in trying to not make a sound. Thank god the twins were asleep. Suddenly the kitchen door swung open and all of the robbers piled in they had burlap sacks and were filling them to the brim with sweets. They didn't seem to have taken any money only cupcakes, cookies, eclairs and doughnuts. In a matter of minuets they were gone all of the sweets taken with them.
As soon as they heard the door slam shut Lucky and Pinkie shot out of the closet. Lucky immediately checked the cash register. Every thing was accounted for. "Everything's here except for all the deserts. Who robs a baking store and doesn't take any money?"
"How did you know to go in the closet?" Pinkie asked marveling at Lucky's genius.
"Because any sensible robber wouldn't want to steal flour and baking soda, and I knew that this closet was labeled so I figured my best chance of keeping you safe was in here. Oh and the twins of coarse, not just you but I would protect you no matter what but of course the foals come first I don't know why I said just you I meant all of you of coarrrrrrr."His sentence turned into a moan as Pinkie pressed her lips to his. "What was that for?" He said blushing wildly and grinning from ear to ear.
"Just a token of my appreciation." Pinkie said in a sultry tone.
"Maybe we should get robbed everyday." Pinkie giggled and put Pumpkin and Pound in the play pen to sleep. They had to close the shop early because all of there inventory was stolen. The rest of the day they spent making deserts to try to fill the gap but it wasn't even close from what they had before.
Lucky and Pinkie lay exhausted on the kitchen floor covered in powdered sugar and sweat. The twins had gone to bed hours ago for it was the middle of the night. "I should probably get going. Are the Cakes getting back tomorrow?"
"Yeah." Pinkie said in a slightly regretful tone because she knew that Lucky would have to stop working here unless... "Can I ask you a question?"
"Anything."
"Did you enjoy working here?"
"Every second."
"Well if you want I could refer you to Mr and Mrs. Cake. You're a great baker and you're great with kids. I could tell them that if you really want me to."
Today was her date with Thunderlane and she was not going to miss it. Rarity had put on her finest gown and most expensive perfume just to impress the handsome charcoal pegasus. He was scheduled to pick her up at 7:00 and Rarity who had to make sure everything was perfect was running around in a very un-lady like fashion. It was almost seven and she still needed to touch up her mane and put on more blush. Oh what ever shall I do! Rarity thought with a hoof on her forehead.
"Don't be such a prima donna Rarity you look fine. But if you keep running around like that you with look awful by the time he gets here."Rarity suddenly stopped in mid gallop and waked over to a mirror she spiffied up her mane and decided to sit down and wait like a lady.
Seven rolled around the clock, then seven thirty, then eight and there was still no sign of Thunderlane. "How dare he stand me up like this. I have never once been stood up in my entire life and he will not go unpunished. He really does have some nerve to ask me out and not even show up. Well I will give him the what for right now." Rarity had grabbed her scarf and was out the door. She knew were Thunderlane lived because she often passed it on the way to Twilights. Rarity started to demise a plan about what she would do when she spoke with Thunderlane. I'm going hit him across the face the second he opens the door. Rarity happy with her plan walked up to the front door and knocked. The second the door opened she swung, but only past through thin air. Rarity looked down to fine a little gray and black colt standing there looking frightened.
"Why did you punch the air above me?" Asked Rumble accusingly.
"Where is you brother?" Rarity asked impatiently.
"Why don't you see for yourself you aren't a Pegasus anyway." Rarity did not know what he meant but followed anyway before they even got to the room Thunderlane was in Rarity could here a fit of coughing and moaning. Rarity stopped before Thunderlane could see her and listened.
"Oh Rarity I am so sorry, I should have never asked you out just to be stood up I am so sorry." He was half coughing half crying into his pillow. All of Rarity's anger vanished and she rushed up to his bed side.
"It's okay Thunderlane I'm not mad, I had no idea how dreadfully sick you were." Rarity put a hoof up to his forehead and gasped he was burning hot.
"You can't get near me Rarity you will get sick. I don't deserve you anyway I totally stood you up for are date I am so sorry."
"Actually she can't get sick you have the feather flu only pegasus can get it." Said Rumble from the door way with his hoof covering his mouth.
"Oh yeah. But I still don't deserve you Rarity I stood you up and now you will never forgive me." Thunderlane said miserably.
"Don't be ridiculous Thunderlane of course I forgive, one hundred percent absolutely. It wasn't your fault you couldn't come." Said Rarity soothingly while pushing is rumpled mohawk back. Thunderlane Relaxed at Rarity's touch and fell back on his pillow his eyes half lidded.
"You're amazing you know that." Thunderlane said with passion filled eye's. Rarity blushed at his intense gaze. Thunderlane tried to get up and walk around.
"Oh no you don't you get right in bed young man, I will take care of all your needs today." Rarity gently pushed him back into the bed and used her magic to pull the covers up.
"I'm not a child I can do things by myself."
"Your right you are not a child but you are sick and a mare is willing to do everything for you, so just obey me."
"Yes ma'am."
"Is there anything you need right now, Thunderlane?"
"Well I am kinda chilly, maybe you can help with that." Thunderlane said suggestively. Rarity gave him a sly look and left the room she returned with extra blankets and laid them on top of him. "Not exactly what I had in mind you know."
"Oh I know perfectly well what you had in mind, but we can wait later for that." Thunderlane's hopes rose at the thought of cuddling with Rarity.
"I'm bored if only there was something we could do to pass the time. Maybe something with are lips." Rarity walked over to him and gave him a tiny peck on the cheek.
"Entertained yet" Rarity said teasingly.
"You are such a tease." Thunderlane said. Rarity giggled and leaned down to give him a real kiss but he turned away.
"I wouldn't want to get you sick, love." Rarity gave him a dirty look.
"You know I can't get sick."
"It's just to risky." Rarity let out a huff and stomped her hoof.
"One minuet you're begging for a kiss the next you refuse one. I don't know what to do with you Thunderlane." Said Rarity exasperated.
"That's what you get for teasing me."
"It is very rude to reject a kiss from a lady you know."
"It is very rude to tease a gentleman." Rarity actually laughed at that and leaned down and gave him a proper kiss on the lips.
"What do you want to do?" Rarity asked.
"Well I'm actually kinda sleepy so you can go away now." Said Thunderlane rolling on his side so that his back was facing Rarity. Rarity hit him on the arm. "Ow what was that for."
"You're awful you know that."
"I try."
"Just go to bed I will be outside if you need me." And with that Rarity walked off, leaving Thunderlane to sleep.
It was a couple of hours before Thunderlane was awake again, so Rarity decided to make Thunderlane her homemade soup that she always uses when Sweetie Belle gets sick. As Rarity was cooking she thought about Thunderlane, he was quite an odd character for Rarity to take an interest in. Normally Rarity liked to go for the more up state pony's who could understand here need for a higher class. But Thunderlane was quite the opposite, he wasn't clean or professional, he lived in Ponyville just like her, he was a bit of a goof ball, and the most unserious person she had ever met,besides of course Pinkie. But there was something about him that made her want more. Was it his goofiness, his personality, his structured body, his great way with kids considering how he acts with his brother. Something inside Rarity wanted to let him in after hearing him call her name as if she was the only thing he wanted in this world. Rarity wanted him just as badly, even if he could be a tease or a little immature at times. Maybe because he was so different from what she usually went for that it was desirable. Rarity thought about this as she cooked and when she was done brought a bowl of it into Thunderlanes room.
At the smell of food Thunderlane awoke from his slumber. Rarity brought it over on a tray and put it on his lap. "Smells good what is it?"
"It's a special soup I make for sick ponies." Thunderlane put a big spoonful into his mouth and spit it out immediately.
"Hot hot hot hot hot hot." Thunderlane let his tongue flop out of his mouth. "I bant beel my bung."
"You silly stallion you were supposed to blow on it before you slam it in your mouth, and now you have made a big mess every wear." Rarity striped off the top blanket of his covers and took the bowl away from him. "I suppose I have to feed you."
"You bont baf to boo bat."
"Well I want to anyway." Rarity first blew on the spoon until it was cool then fed it to him. The warm soup cured his numbness and unclogged his nose. In no time the bowl was empty and put away and Thunderlane felt revitalized.
"That soup works miracles Rarity. I feel ten times better than and hour ago."
Rarity smiled. "I'm glad you like it, get some rest I should probably be going anyway." Rarity was about to get up when Thunderlane grabbed her hoof and slung her on the bed.
"You're not going anywhere you promised we could cuddle." Thunderlane said still holding on to her hoof.
"Was it really necessary to launch me onto your bed?"
"Yes."
Rarity tried to look angry at him but failed and curled up in the nook of Thunderlane's body."You feel nice." Thunderlane said.
"How romantic." Joked Rarity curling up further and getting sleepier by the second. "You know your bed is really comfortable."
"Uh thanks." The two fell asleep wrapped in each others embrace.
"I just think it's kind of sad that I am a full fledged wonderbolt and I still can't pull off a Sonic Rain Boom. While you just do it like it's nothing. It's ridiculous!"
"Yeah well maybe I could teach you sometime I'm sure you've got the skills. Considering you're a wonderbolt and all." Rainbow Dash and Fire streak were on there second date relaxing high in the clouds. Rainbow Dash thought that this relationship could really be something special if they both work hard on it. It was the first time Rainbow had seriously considered having a long term relationship and it scared her a little. Fire nuzzled her slightly.
"You don't have to do that for me."
"I know I want to I'm tired of being the only person who can do it.
"Really I thought you liked being the only one to ever pull off a sonic rain boom."
"At first I liked it then I felt like somebody else should know how to do it, it gets lonely being the only one to know how to do something, I want someone else to feel and experience it, you know."
"Yeah sure, when I first became a wonderbolt all of my friends were happy for me but as time wore on they started to get separated because they didn't know what it was like." Rainbow Dash nodded in understanding. "So when do we start practicing." Asked Fire Streak.
"Eh maybe tomorrow I feel like catching some rays today."
"You say that every time I want to go do something."
"Learn to love it, babe."
"You're impossible." Said Fire Streak. The rest of the day wore on and they both lounged around cuddled. Fire Streak came back the next day. Fire was very happy with Rainbow Dash, her laziness didn't bother him. She was still very athletic and one of the best flyers he had ever seen. This was the second serious relationship he had ever had and he had just broke up with her. He had met his ex right as he was excepted as a wonderbolt they met at his first race that he had won. She had walked up to him and asked for his autograph, it was the first time anyone had asked him and she was rather pretty so he asked her out right then and there. They had dated for three years but he ended it because she started to only date him for his fame. She took it surprisingly well but he found out that she had talked to the tabloid's about him breaking up with her because he was messing around with stallions. Which didn't really matter to him, he didn't care what other people thought about him.
"Hey you ready to get flying today? Rainbow Dash asked Fire Streak.
"Yeah totally."
"Great." Rainbow Dash launched up in the air, with Fire Streak right behind her.
Once Rainbow Dash was at a certain altitude she hovered waiting for Fire Streak once her caught up she said: " Okay so the technique is complete arrow dynamicity, so try to get as fast as you can and let's see what you can do." Fire Streak stretched out his wings and launched down gaining and gaining and gaining speed. He loved the feel of the intense wind running through his mane and the surge power going through his wings with every thrust. He started speeding up, the skin on his face seemed rip off his face as his velocity increased. He was know only a couple hundred feet from the ground and the air around him seem to cone around him making him more arrow dynamic. Fire streaks body started to ache from the pressure. He only had a about a hundred feet before he would splatter. suddenly his body seemed to break down and he tumbled through the air. 70ft...60ft...50ft he was going to splatter on the earth like a pancake. I can't die like this how unmanly right in front of my fillyfriend . 20ft and he would be dead but with that final thought Fire Streak spread his wings to there full extent and started flapping against the wind. He was still going pretty fast and he landed with a thud on the soft grass.
"That was awesome!" Rainbow dash swooped and landed next to Fire Streaks crumpled body.
He rolled on his side to face Rainbow. " That hurt."
"It looked awesome we should totally go do it again, hey are you alright." Rainbow Dash finally took a look of concern. "Fire Streak are you all right." Fire Streak looked up at her his vision started to slowly go black around the edges slowly closing in and he finally lost conciseness.
***
"Fire Streak! Fire Streak!"
"Uhhhgggg" Fire Streak moaned into his pillow.
"Fire Streak your awake." Said a pleasant voice to his side. He rolled to face the voice. He stared looking at a pretty white face surrounded with soft pink mane. "I was starting to worry that your concussion was more serious than I thought."
"Concussion what... were am I.... where's Rainbow Dash?"
Nurse Red Heart started feeling his forehead and checking his pules on the monitor. "Oh she went to get some food she will be back soon." Red Heart started feeling his mid section presumably to check if he had broken ribs." Fire Streak started giggling. "Ticklish are we?" The nurse started giggling at Fire Streaks childishness.
Rainbow Dash walked in right at that moment with a sandwich in her hoof. Seeing another mare a pretty one at that, laughing and touching her colt friends toned muscles did not sit well with her. "What are you doing with my coltfriend!?" Rainbow Dash rushed over to Fire Streak making the nurse back away startled.
"I was just checking to see if he had any broken ribs along with the sprained wing." The nurse explained.
"Then why were you both laughing?"
"Rainbow Dash calm down, I'm ticklish in my stomach and I was laughing so Nurse Red Heart stated laughing too." Fire Streak said soothingly. Rainbow Dash backed away looking embarrassed. "Hey it's okay I am pretty amazing its alright if you get a little jealous don't feel bad."
"Oh shut up." Rainbow Dash said punching his arm.
"OH Owww." Fire Streak yelped.
"Oh I'm sorry did I hurt you!" Rainbow Dash backed away from Fire Streak.
"Haha just kidding."
"You are such an ass."
Nurse Red Heart cleared her throat disruptively. 'He doesn't have any broken bones and the sprain should heel within a week, he should also be very carful to not bump his head for a little while." Nurse Red Heart left after that, leaving the couple alone.
"You're not mad at me are you?" Fire Streak asked nervously.
Rainbow Dash let out a sigh. "No of course not, it's my fault you got hurt I shouldn't have let you try to do a sonic rain boom."
"Don't be silly I'm the one who wanted to do it. Come here." Rainbow Dash walked over to the bed side. She was about to say something but she was pulled into a bone crushing kiss.
"mmmmm" Rainbow Dash moaned into the kiss. 'What was that for?"
"You're amazing." Fire Streak said affectionately.
*** Two weeks after the incident Rainbow Dash and Fire Streak were situated on a cloud. 'Ready 3...2...1... GO!" Fire Streak Flapped his wings aggressively then slapped them to his side. The air around him started it started getting faster and faster building pressure and speed. Suddenly a huge red fire ring spread from Fire Streak and he finally slowed down. "You did it Fire you did it!." She pulled him into a kiss. "It was a sonic fire boom."
It was that day again, the weekly get together with all six of the elements of harmony. Applejack, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Twilight, Fluttershy, and Pinkie were all sitting on a grassy hill side looking over Ponyville. It was a gorgeous sunny day the Pegasus did a wonderful job clearing out the clouds, mostly on Rainbow Dash's part. Pinkie had brought cupcakes from sugar cube corner and Twilight had brought the sandwiches.
"It really is a marvelous day, don't you think girls." They all nodded in agreement to Rarity's remark.
"Wow Twilight these sandwiches are super duper call me crazy good!"
"Thanks Pinkie it's my moms recipe, she used to make them when I was little." Twilight said smiling.
Fluttershy looked anxious and fidgety. She was always moving around in her spot or tapping her hoof. "Are you alright Fluttershy?" Asked Pinkie "Your more jumpy than me."
"I'm fine." Whispered Fluttershy.
"You can tell us Fluttershy were your friends." Said Rainbow Dash
"I just really need to get back to my cottage." She said weekly but with more force.
"And why is that." Asked Applejack
"I'm taking care of something sick."
"Ohh it's a mystery animal okay let me guess is it a rabbit."
"No"
"Is it a bear?"
"No"
"Is it a deer."
"No"
"Oh Oh Oh is it a..... I got nothing what is it?"
"It's..." Fluttershys sentence got to quiet for everyone to hear.
"What was that darling I didn't catch that."
"It's...."
"What was that sugar cube?"
"Oh for crying out loud Fluttershy just tell us." Rainbow Dash said in annoyance.
"I'm... I'm taking care of... Soarin'."Rainbow Dash spewed water everywhere making Rarity eep.
"What! Why? How..?' Rainbow Dash was flabbergasted. "Well I was walking along the ever free forest and I saw something fall from the sky I went to investigate and it was Soarin' he was badly injured so I took him to my cottage and he has been there ever since."
"How long ago did this happen?" Asked Twilight.
"Last night."
"He stayed the night!"Fluttershy hid in the back of her mane getting embarrassed from the attention.
Rarity being the romance guru asked "Did you do anything... anything naughty." Fluttershy popped her head out of her mane.
"Oh no I just took care of his wounds nothing else."
"Did you want to do anything?" Asked Rainbow. Fluttershy blushed so red she looked like a red and yellow tomato.
"Oh leave the poor girl alone guy's." Applejack said defensively.
"Fine fine..." The mares dropped the subject. They continued to chit chat in the gorgeous sunny day. Rainbow Dash looked up in the cloudless sky as if expecting something or someone.
"Want to get a good fly in Rainbow." Questioned Twilight. Rainbow was snapped out of her revere.
"What huh oh no it's nothing."
"Come on Rainbow you can tell us." Said Twilight.
"I've been seeing someone." Said Rainbow bluntly
"WHO?" Said everyone simultaneously.
"Fire Streak."
"You mean the wonderbolt?"
"Yep." Rainbow Dash said coolly.
"How long have you been going out?"
Rainbow Dash started eating her cupcake coincidently being two different shades of orange. "3 weeks."
"Why didn't you tell us at tee in the boutique."
"I didn't think it was anything at the time."
"Well how is it going."
"Um well I recently got him in the hospital but other than that it's great."
"Wow Dashie you like it rough." Said Pinkie teasingly
"Oh shut up that's not how he got in the hospital, did you guys see a big ring of fire cover Ponyville?"
"That was you? Opal nearly had a heart attack when that happened." Rarity said.
"Yeah sorry I was teaching Fire Streak how to pull off a sonic fire boom the first time it landed him in the hospital but he pulled it off."
It was getting to mid afternoon and everyone has had their fill of sandwiches and cupcakes but now that everyone was to engrossed in the conversation that nobody wanted it to end. Everypony was sprawled on the blanket and relaxing.
Twilight spoke. "So while were on the subject of relationships does anyone else have anything to share?"
Applejack looked over at Twilight with a smirk. "What about you Twilight since you're so eager to keep on the subject of romance."
"I'm an open book. Me and Flash are doing great we just met each others parents and it went great even Shining is okay with it." Twilight said happily.
"Is everything alright in the bedroom department." Asked Rarity enticingly.
Now twilight did blush. "Uh... yes everything is fine.... great actually."
Rarity looked content and laid down. "Hey what about Pinkie." Asked Rainbow Dash.
Pinkie for once in her life was very quite burrowing into the blanket. "Oh nothings really been going on Mrs. and Mr. Cake are gone, so I asked Lucky clover to help me with the shop while I watch the twins. Oh yeah we also got robbed."
Twilight looked Alarmed " Pinkie what do you mean."
"Yeah some guys came in and took all the sweets in the shop but they left." Pinkie said nonchalantly
"Wow I'm glad your okay." Twilight said "So you and Lucky huh?"
"Oh well yeah..." Pinkie got quitter. "I like him mostly because he's handsome, strong, brave, funny, nice, good with kids, and a great cook. you know he's alright."
"All right? All right! He sounds amazing Pinkie you should not let him go maybe you can introduce us to him some time."
"Hmmm or maybe I should throw a PARTY!!!" They all laughed at Pinkies enthusiasm.
Everyone of the ponies looked at Applejack still laughing unaware of what they were all staring at her. Once she settled down she noticed the array of colored eye's on her.
"What?"
"Oh come on Applejack we all know that you have been acting differently lately." Twilight said knowingly.
"What? Name one instance I have been acting differently."
"Oh please Applejack when I passed your cart the other day in town you were humming, leaning on the cart and staring in the distance. You also seemed very anxious to get home."
"Oh that's not a real reason!"
"It is perfectly legitimate, Applejack."
"Okay well we got a new employee to help on the farm."
Rarity raised her brow. "Looks?"
Applejack blushed slightly picturing the handsome white stallion working hard in the field. " Oh well he has a perfect white coat, with a clean good smelling grey perfectly styled mane, He has a perfect white horn with dazzling green magic that matches his eyes, and his toned muscular body."
Rarity looked ready to drool at the description of this stallion. "Well Applejack." Exclaimed Rarity. "You have been holding out on haven't you, well you should bring him over to the boutique for a fitting some time he sounds like he would be an excellent model."
"Eh I don't know about that Rarity maybe."
Twilight spoke up. "What about you Rarity? Is there a special Stallion in your life?"
Rarity expecting this replied. "In fact Twilight I am in a courtship with someone as of now."
"Who is it?" Fluttershy whispered.
"Thunderlane."
"You're going out with Thunderlane?" Rainbow Dash asked.
"Yes we were about to go on a date a couple day's ago but he got the feather flu so we just for lack of a better term hung out."
For the rest of the afternoon and into the evening the mares all chatted and gossiped about each others love lives. They all eventually parted ways all caught up with each others relationships and love interests.
Fluttershy slowly walked down the road to her cottage, thinking about the stallion inside. Could he ever like me again? No of course not he's a wonderbolt, and I'm just a little mare that lives in a cottage with animals. Why would he ever want to be with me again.Fluttershy was pulled out of her thoughts when she saw Soarin' shamble out of her house moaning and groaning with pain. Fluttershy rushed up to the stallion and helped support his weight. "Soarin' what are you doing trying to get out of the house?" Fluttershy walked him back inside and put him on the couch. He was panting and looked physically exhausted.
"I can't stay in your house Fluttershy, I feel like a free loader." Fluttershy heart felt a surge of protectiveness over Soarin'.
"You are not free loading, I offered to take care of you until you feel better, or can at least walk."
"Fluttershy you know you don't have to do this, the wonderbolt's have a ton of medics that I can go to, and I still wouldn't be living in their houses! I need to leave Fluttershy."
But Fluttershy didn't want him to leave she wanted to be in close contact with him as much as possible. The feeling wasn't mutual she guessed. "If that's what you want then go ahead." Fluttershy got so quite at the end of her sentence that Soarin' could only guess what she had said. Fluttershy ran up to her room tears streaming down her yellow cheeks. She flung herself on the bed and began to weep. She didn't hear any movement from down the stairs so she figured he was ether in shock or he was waiting till tomorrow. Probably both. Fluttershy lay weeping trying to figure out why no stallion wanted to be with her. Soarin' would never be with her of course she hadn't told him how she felt. Maybe I should tell him. Oh what good would it do, I ruined any chance being with him. Fluttershy curled up further in her blanket leaving wet spots on her pillow. While she was weeping Fluttershy came to a realization. I promised to take care of him as long as he was hear. Fluttershy slowly clambered out of bed and walked down the stairs.
Soarin' was sitting on the couch looking sad but thoughtful. He looked up when Fluttershy came into the room. "Fluttershy! Are you mad at me? Why did you run out like that? Is it something I did, if it was I am so sorry!" Soarin' said concerned.
Fluttershy's stomach turned to butterfly's at his concern and she couldn't help but smile. "Of course I'm not mad." Said Fluttershy gently. "I just came down to put on new bandages before you go."
"Oh okay I have been hurting a lot today." Said Soarin relived but slightly disappointed. More in my heart than any were else.He thought sadly. Fluttershy came closer making Soarin's heart pound. He shifted his position slightly so Fluttershy could reach better. The sun had just set and only a little light was streaming through the windows. Fluttershy gently lifted his wing and unwrapped it, she slowly extend it to it's full extent. Soarin made a slight groan of pain as she rewrapped his wing. Fluttershy continued wrapping his wing and other body parts. When Fluttershy had to drape herself over Soarin to get to his wing. Both of their hearts raced and Soarin wanted to take her into his hooves and just hold her, of course she would think he was a freak so he restrained himself. Once Fluttershy was done she stepped away from Soarin', suddenly she got a sad but determined look in her eye. She walked toward him leaned down and kissed him on the cheek. She left silently leaving Soarin' dumbstruck and regretful he didn't do something.
Soarin had an idea forming in his head. For the rest of the night Soarin was plotting waiting for Fluttershy to come in down in the morning.
***
Fluttershy awoke with the sun streaming in her bedroom. Her face felt dirty from last nights crying after she dressed Soarin's wounds. She lazily walked over to the sink in her room and washed her face. She looked at herself in the mirror her mane was messy and her eyes puffy from crying. She figured Soaring had already gone she didn't try to clean herself up further She went down the stairs to make breakfast for all the animals when a smell hit her nose. She finally got to the bottom of the stairs to find a stranger sight than she could have imagined. Soarin was standing behind the kitchen counter with her pink apron on serving all sorts of forest animals there breakfast. When Soarin' saw Fluttershy he gave her a big nervous grin. " I hope you don't mine I stayed an extra night and decided to make breakfast for everyone." Fluttershy stood their astounded. Once a rabbit family had cleared out Soarin directed her towards her seat. He placed a hot plate full of eggs and pancakes. "Sorry it's not much but pancakes and eggs are really the only thing I can make." Soarin looked at her expectantly. She leaned down and nibbled the edge of her pancake. It tasted like a two week old slice of bread, she slowly let it sink down to her stomach trying to cover her pained facial expression. "You don't like it."
Fluttershy looked up at him and gave him a painful smile. 'They're great."
"Oh you can tell me you don't like them. I wont be hurt."
"Okay, they taste like somebody ran them over with a carriage full of pigs."
Soarin burst out laughing but put his hoof on his forehead in despair. 'Oh what shall I do now, their really is no point in living is their? Fluttershy doesn't like my pancakes! I should just launch myself out of the cannon and be done with it all." To add even more bravado he draped himself over the counter knocking Fluttershy's plate over. They both started laughing hysterically, Soarin was laughing so hard that he fell off the counter with a big oof.
After Fluttershy had calmed herself she asked "are you alright?" Soarin peeled himself off the ground and stumbled over to the couch to rest. Fluttershy walked over and sat next to him. They sat on opposite ends of the couch thinking about each other but not knowing it. "Are you alright, really." She asked
No my heart hurts He wanted to say. "Yeah I'm fine."
Fluttershy looked over at him his hoofs in pink casts his wings bandaged, and he never looked more handsome.
Soarin' looked over at her, her mane was messy eyes puffy, and she never looked more beautiful. Soarin took the leap if he was going to do it he had to do it now. He scooted an inch closer to her, waited a moment then repeated. eventually he was almost touching her. Almost. She turned to face him "Soarin' look I..." "Fluttershy I love you."
Another beautiful day had fallen upon Ponyville more specifically the Apple family orchard. Burning Love had just woken from his slumber and was getting ready to head to that orchard. It had been about a week since he had started and the work was great. Burning Love always thought it was fulfilling to work outdoors, surrounded by nature. Since he was naturally born in the city, he loved the rural area of Ponyville. The work at the orchard was great, it was hard work but at the end of the day it was all worth it. But one thing in particular made him anticipate going to work, And that thing was Applejack. Applejack was the sunshine to Burning Love's day. She was the kindest most honest person he had met. She had probably the best work ethic out of anyone he knew and she always stood up for what she believed in. Not to mention the fact that she was drop dead Gorgeous the only problem was he didn't know if she liked him.
*** The rays of sun had just come through Applejacks window at the Apple family orchard. She stretched at her bed side and look forward to the day. Work had always been a chore for Applejack, but she felt it was her duty to work hard everyday on the farm. But since Burning Love came to the farm work turned into play, and she enjoyed every second of it. Applejack wasn't sure if he liked her like she liked him. But that wasn't the problem that Applejack was faced with. It was Big Mac. Big Mac had always been a very protective big brother but when it comes to Burning Love he turns into Cerberus the three headed dog that protects the underworld. Applejack had talked to him many times over the week, telling him to back off. But Big Mac still persisted and it was starting to tick Applejack off. She had decided to just keep Burning away from Big Mac so no harm would be done.
Applejack got ready for work, ate breakfast and was out the door. Burning Love was just reaching the barn to get his work materials and Applejack caught up to him. "Ready for work today?"
"You bet! What do we have planned for today?"
"Well it's almost cider season so we have to set up the stand, and we have to dust of the barrels for filling." She said.
"Sounds great! let's get started." Applejack laughed at his enthusiasm to work. That will go away. She thought. They walked further into the barn and started gathering planks and two-by fours. Once they had collected the supplies they started building the stand on the side of the road. The worked soundlessly but eventually started talking.
"So Applejack have you been seeing anyone lately?"
Applejack looked viably startled at the question and she colored. "Not as of late...no"
"That's to great! Oh I mean it's not great but you know..." They drifted into awkward silence.
"Have you?" She asked
"Oh! Uh no, no I haven't." Once again silence ensued.
"Have you dated a lot of stallions?"
"No have you?" He laughed at her snide remark
"No, not a lot you know, the usual." Now it was Applejacks turn to laugh. They were done after two hours and they started walking back to the barn. Big Mac was their also their getting more buckets. They passed him Applejack gave him big smile and he smiled back, but once Burning Love passed his face turned into a weary frown. Burning Love gave him a big grin and followed Applejack. They brought all of the barrels outside and took two hoses. They started hosing them down they were making good progress when Burning Love dropped his hammer from his belt causing him to lean down and pick it up. This in turn made the hose spray directly at Applejacks flank.
"Hey watch it!"
"Oh I am so sorry Applejack I didn't mean..." His sentence was cut short by a jet of water spraying into his face. At first he looked bewildered then a maniacal grin played on his lips. He pointed his hose at Applejack and let loose.
"Hey that's not fair you shot me first."
"On accident!" Applejack sprayed him even more making his spikey mane flop over his face. Holy hay he looks attractive. Applejack said biting her lip. Soon that exspression was off her face as another spurt of water soaked her mane.
Man she looks hot! He thought. I should fix that . He sprayed her again causing her hat fly off.
"Your going to pay for that!" She hollered. Suddenly fear griped Burning Love he dashed behind a pile of barrels, hiding from Applejack. Applejack chased him around and out from behind the buckets and sprayed like their was no tomorrow. causing every were to get wet including Burning Love. He started running again Applejack on his tail. The ground was muddy from all of the water being sprayed and Burning Love slide and landed right on his back. Applejack stumbled trying to slow herself down but failed and landed right on top of Burning Love. They were both laughing hysterically cover in mud, then Applejack realized she was laying on top of a gorgeous stallion and quickly scrambled off. "We should probably go wash are selves off."
"Yeah... probably." They were both regretful it had to end and slowly walked back to the hoses and cleaned themselves off. They were both soaking wet and continued to wash the barrels until they were done. Big mac came around to inspect their work.
"What in the name of Celestial was going on here?"
"Just washing off the barrels big brother." Applejack said innocently.
"It doesn't look like it, why are you both soaking wet?"
"We got a little mud on are hooves." Burning Love said cutting in.
"But your whole body is soaked, are you lying to me boy?" Big Mac came walked up to the smaller stallion. Burning Love sunk down in the shadow a Big Mac fully aware that he was bigger than him. "You better not be lying to me! I'll have you off this farm faster than you can say horseshoe."
"Of course... of course not sir." Getting slightly more brave Burning Love stood up strait and looked Big Mac in the eye." The truth is sir we had a water fight with the hoses got muddy and had to wash ourselves off." Applejack looked nervous for Burning Love.
"Is this true, applejack?" Applejack nodded numbly. Big Mac took a step away from Burning Love but kept his eyes on him. "All leave you to it then." Big Mac left, walking stubbornly toward the house.
"What's the deal with your brother?" Burning asked.
"Oh his doesn't like us being together."
"Why?"
"Because he's my big brother and he is just being protective."
"Maybe it's because I'm so good looking." Burning said confidently. Applejack gave him a questioning look.
"Were Back!" Mr. and Mrs. Cake came bounding through Sugar Cube Corner. "Were are my babies?" Pinkie came bounding down the stairs with a twin in each pouch of her saddle bag.
"Here they are!" Pinkie said sing songy. The twins lit up when they saw their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Cake took one into each of their hooves and started giving them smooches all over making the twins giggle. "How was your trip?"
"Exhausting." They said simultaneously.
"Oh I am sure you had lots of fun let me help you with your bags." Pinkie scooped up their bags and rushed them to their room.
"Everything looks great Pinkie I can see you can handle everything by yourself."
"Oh I wasn't by myself, I had Lucky Clover help me this weekend."
"That's great dear everything looks swell, what happened with you this weekend?" Asked Mr. Cake.
"You know the usual the twins were a handful, and we got robbed, but other than that nothing really."
"WE GOT ROBBED???" Mr. and Mrs. Cake yelled.
"Yup nothing big really all they took were the sweets which wasn't that much because it was the beginning of the day. They didn't even take any money." Pinkie explained
The Cakes relaxed. "I hope they don't come back, are you hurt?"
"Nope we hid in the closet with the twins, everything is fine." They relaxed even further.
"Well were glad you're all right, Me and Mrs. Cake are going up stairs to take a nap with the twins, they seem tired." As if to prove Mr. Cakes point they both yawned one after the other. The Cakes lumbered up the stairs and into there room.
Pinkie sighed, she was glad the Cakes were back the twins were starting to get grumpy. But she was also kind of sad no more hanging out with Lucky Clover until she at least talked to the Cakes about hiring him. But it still wouldn't be the same, the Cakes would be there to ruin their moments. Pinkie loved the Cakes to death but they were like second parents, and just in case you didn't know it is extremely hard to flirt with someone when your parents are right there. But this was not Pinkies way of thinking. I am going to ask Mr. and Mrs. Cake to hire Lucky Clover, then when he gets hired I'm going to throw a party! And at that party maybe I will get lucky with Lucky! But not in that way, Oh you know what I mean.
The Cakes nap lasted well into the afternoon and Pinkie was dying from anticipation. What if he doesn't get hired? What if the Cakes fire me just for suggesting it. Then I will have to find another job not to mention another house, and in this economy you just don't know. Pinkie shook her head. Come on Pinkie pull it together this is the Cakes were talking about, they took you in didn't they? Pinkie tried to calm her nerves. She decided to bake a personal cupcake to help her relax. She got out all of the supplies she need and started to bake. Before long a beautiful cupcake lay sitting on the counter waiting to be eaten. Pinkie didn't know why but it looked oddly familiar. It was a grey cupcake with black frosting pointing in a spikey direction. The realization hit her, I made Lucky Clover into a cupcake. Wow Pinkie you have got to get it together. She thought to herself. She presumed eating it and it made her feel a little better.
The Cakes finally arose from their nap and lumbered down the stairs with the still sleepy twins on their backs. "How was your naps?"
They yawed "Refreshing. What have you been up to?"
"Oh I just made a cupcake."
"Just one?" Asked Mrs.. Cake.
"Yup just for me." Mrs. and Mr. Cake looked at each other then back at Pinkie. "Soooooo I was wondering if we could hire a new employee."
The Cakes looked surprised. "What for?"
"Well you guy's look exhausted all the time, and maybe hiring somepony else would fix that." Pinkie said persuasively.
"Yes your right hiring somepony would help us a lot. But who?" Pinkie grinned.
"I was just waiting for you to ask that! So before I mentioned a stallion named Lucky Clover, and he want's to work here."
Mr. Cake looked undecided. "I don't know Pinkie does this stallion even know anything about baking?"
Pinkies Smile widened. "He is one of the best bakers that I have ever seen! He already knows what it' like to work here, and the best part, he is great with kids. He helped me a lot when I had to run the shop and watch the twins." Pinkies smile was infectious and the Cakes started smiling too.
"He sounds great but were going to have to meet him first." Said Mr. Cake.
"So that means you'll hire him?" Pinkie asked enthusiastically.
"If he is anything like you say he is, I'm sure he will fit right in."
Pinkie was ecstatic she felt like her dad had just let her go to prom with the hottest pony in school. "That's great you can meet him tomorrow." Pinkie immediately started writing a letter saying that Lucky Clover had an interview tomorrow. She hailed the mail pony that was just passing through. "It's urgent." He only nodded and was on his way.
*** The next day Lucky Clover came one hour before Sugar Cube Corner opened. Mr. and Mrs. Cake were already seated at a table in the corner of the shop. The Cakes told Pinkie that she wasn't aloud in the shop until after the interview was over. When she asked why they told her that they didn't want her to interfere with the interview. Pinkie sat at the top of the stairs watching as Lucky Clover came in. He is so cute with his hair styled up like that. She giggled to herself. "Hi I am here for the interview to work at Sugar Cube Corner."
"Please sit down Mr. Clover." Said Mr. Cake. Lucky sat down in the chair across from the Cakes. Pound and Pumpkin were sitting on there laps. "Your résumé please." Lucky pulled a white sheet of paper out of his bag and set it on the table. Mr. and Mrs. Cake looked it over. Mr. Cake spoke "It says that you have worked in other bakery's."
"Yes sir, when I was in collage I needed money so I took an apprenticeship from a baker to get me through." Mr. Cake nodded.
"It also says that you are good with kids, is that correct?"
Lucky smiled at the two foals on the pony's lap. "I love kids with all my heart, and I would be happy to take care of your two bundle of joy's anytime. That is if I get the job."
Mr. and Mrs. Cake looked at each other then back at Lucky then back at each other, they smiled. 'You got the job Lucky, we think you will be a fine addition to the Cake family. You start today."
"Wow really thanks Mr. and Mrs. Cake I wont let you down."
"YIPEEE." Cried Pinkie Pie running down the stairs. " You know what this calls for? A PARTY!"
They had made it, there first month of dating. They ware very excited for their one month anniversary. Who is they you ask. Well they is Rarity and Thunderlane and their relationship was going great. Thunderlane had proved to be a real gentleman at heart, and would be even more so when Rarity was done with him. Rarity had also let her ego drop slightly, not getting too disgusted when Thunderlane did some barbarous action such as burp. Rarity was now getting prepared for their one month anniversary putting on a nice simple but elegant purple dress. Her and Thunderlane were going to a quaint restaurant just outside of town. He would not be here for another twenty minuets so Rarity decided to check on Sweetie Belle. Rarity peaked into her younger sisters room to find a bit of a shock. Rumble, who Rarity did not remember inviting in was sitting on Sweetie Belle's bed, having a passionate make out session. Okay maybe Rarity was overstating it, it was more like shy little pecks once and a while. They seemed to be talking and laughing, having a good time. Rarity was about to yell at them but the door bell rang. She quietly closed the door, figuring if she wasn't going to break them up to might as well let them enjoy themselves. Rarity opened the door to a handsome young stallion with a ice blue Mohawk and a little bow tie around his neck. "Thunderlane your early."
"I was just... You look beautiful Rarity." He said as if just noticing her. Rarity blushed slightly, "I was just looking for Rumble before we go do you know were he is?"
Rarity smiled. "Let me show you." Rarity walked Thunderlane to Sweetie Belle's door and opened it slightly. Thunderlane peaked in. Rumble was now getting more confident, rubbing Sweetie Belle's shoulder and using tongue her and there. Thunderlane was about to say something but Rarity put a hoof over his mouth. Rarity silently closed the door, the two teens oblivious to their siblings.
"Shouldn't we stop them?"
"Why didn't you do it when you were younger?" Asked Rarity.
"Well yes but that's not the point."
"The point is we should let them have some fun, rebel a bit, it's good for them." Thunderlane didn't look convinced but nodded anyway.
"We should get going the reservation is at eight." They walked out into the nice night summer air.
"I can't believe Rumble is hanging out with your sister."
"Why can't you believed that?"
"Well I just can't believe Rumble is growing up, he has always been this little foal I've had to take care of." Thunderlane said not without love.
"I know how your feeling love, It has come quite of a shock to me as well. When Sweetie Belle brought home her first coltfriend I was almost brought me to tears." Thunderlane lane looked at her with affection and walked closer to her so that there bodies were pressed together. Rarity put her head on Thunderlane's shoulder. They walked like this until they reached the restaurant.
"Hi we have reservations under Thunderlane." The greeting pony looked down at a list and smiled. "Right this way." The pony led them through a maze a tables until they reached the back of the restaurant on a two pony table.
"This looks marvelous Thunderlane." He smiled an pulled her chair back for her, she smiled back and sat down. The waiter came once they were seated.
"Your drinks?"
Rarity was about to speak but Thunderlane spoke first. "Your best bottle of Merlot please." The waiter nodded and left.
Rarity raised an eyebrow at Thunderlane. "Merlot? How did you know that was my favorite wine?"
"I have sources." Thunderlane said nonchalantly.
"Thunderlane, how did you know?" Rarity asked genuinely curious.
"Well actually I didn't know, it's just my favorite wine." Thunderlane said with a shrug.
"You have good taste." The waiter came back with two wine glasses and a bottle of wine. He pored the glasses and took out his order pad. "I will have the potatoes ag gratin with asparagus on the side please." The waiter nodded and looked at Thunderlane.
"I will have the same, thank you" They handed them their menus and he walked away. "You look beautiful tonight."
Rarity beamed at him. "Thank you very much, you aren't looking to bad yourself." He smiled.
"So how long do you think Sweetie and Rumble will be together?" Rarity laughed.
"Probably not long."
"You have so little faith! When I was that old I held a relationship for a year." Rarity looked impressed.
"And how did you manage that?"
"Oh you know I have my way with women."
Rarity Smirked. "Oh I'm sure you do."
"I snagged you didn't I?"
Rarity smiled. "Yes you did." They continued to talk for the next twenty minuets, having a wonderful time. Laughing, Smiling, on the occasion sneaking a kiss. The waiter came and gave them there meals. They continued to chat and laugh they were just declining dessert when a pony walked over to them. Thunderlane almost choked on his potatoes.
"Cloudchaser?"
"Uh yeah... Hi Thunderlane, I just came to pick up an order and I saw you thought I should say hi."
Thunderlane smiled. "It's great to see you! We need to catch up sometime. Oh this is my fillyfriend Rarity." Rarity smiled at the strange purple mare.
"Please to meet you, I'm Cloudchaser." They shook hooves.
"Please to meet you I'm Rarity. How do you know Thunderlane?"
"Oh we dated a while back." Rarity's eyes widened slightly.
"Well that's wonderful, it's always nice meeting friends of Thunderlane's."
"It was nice meeting you to." She turned to Thunderlane. "So about catching up how bout tomorrow we go out to lunch."
Thunderlane gave her a big smile. "Sounds great, see you then." She walked away picking up her order and was out the door.
Rarity looked at Thunderlane. "Thunderlane how could you!"
Thunderlane looked confused. "How could I what?"
"We are having lunch tomorrow."
Thunderlane's eyes widened. "Oh my god babe I am so sorry I totally forgot!" Rarity looked slightly hurt that he had forgotten. "Don't look at me like that, I will just go catch up with Cloudchaser and cancel." Thunderlane started to get up but rarity put a hoof on his.
"It's fine Thunderlane you can go with her." Thunderlane relaxed and sat back down.
"You're the best Rarity." Rarity just smiled. They soon left after that and Thunderlane walked Rarity home.
"It was a lovely night Thunderlane, I hope you have fun with your ex-fillyfriend." Rarity was about to close the door when Thunderlane put his hoof in the door.
"You're not mad at me are you?"
"Of course not why would I be mad that you chose your ex over me."
Thunderlane looked at her. "You are mad."
"No I'm not have fun with Cloudchaser." He didn't looked convinced. Rarity saw this, and smiled. She leaned down and kissed him. "It's Fine." Thunderlane still looked concerned but nodded and let Rarity close the door.
*** Rarity tossed and turned that not at the thought of Thunderlane going to see his ex. The next morning Rarity was ridden with anxiety. She waited until noon counting down the minuets. She tried to calm herself but couldn't and decided she need to check on her coltfriend immediately. She tip toed to the place they were meeting and watched until they arrived. Rarity sat at the next table over with a menu covering her face. Thunderlane and Cloudchaser were sitting across from each other. They were laughing and seemed to be having a good time. Every time Rarity heard her laugh she cringed with loathing. Towards the end of the meal things started to get personal.
"Listen Thunderlane, I think we still have a chance." That little hoe bag, trying to steal my stallion! Rarity peaked her head from above the menu. Thunderlane looked a little surprised and uncomfortable.
"Your great Cloudchaser, but I am already with the mare of my life and I don't plan to change that. Can we still be friends?"
Cloudchaser sighed like she knew this would happen. "Of course we can still be friends, I have to run can we do this again soon?"
Thunderlane smiled. "Sure."
Rarity wanted to tackle Thunderlane right there but she controlled herself. They parted ways and Thunderlane started walking back to his house. Rarity ran to him.
"Your the best coltfriend a mare could ask for." She threw herself at him catching him off guard. He rumbled on the ground, Rarity landing on top of him.
"Rarity what are you..." His sentence was cut short buy a pair of lips pressed against his. At first he didn't know how to react but eventually started kissing back. They were literally making out lying on the side of the road and Rarity didn't care.
Rainbow Dash knew she was the coolest pony in all of Equestria, Fire Streak a close second, and Daring Do third. But Rainbow needed something to change, her fan club was running out of things to report on. That is when Rainbow made a drastic move. She changed the one thing in Equestria that no one had, besides her exceeding level of awesomeness, coolness, and overall greatness. Was her mane. She had got it from her father and loved it almost as much as Fire Streak but she needed change. Rainbow was always moving and this was just another step. She still needed to decide what color to change it too, She could go bright pink like Pinkie's, but that was un original and frankly not her. Rarity's was two fancy and the color didn't sit well, Applejacks was two country for her, Twilights looked like an egghead haircut, and Fluttershy's was two long, just not arrow dynamic. No, Rainbow Dash needed something original, with enough awesomeness to kill a horse er pony. Well She thought. What about blue? Blue would go great with Fire Streak's orange, I have always liked the color blue, and none of my friends have it! Great then it's settled I will dye my mane blue. Rainbow Dash put on a look of determination walked out of her house in the sky flew to Ponyville and entered the barber. The barber's name was Secret Scissors, which turned out to be Snips dad. He was a light blue stallion with a big dollop of brown mane.
When Rainbow Dash walked in the barber greeted her. "Why hello Rainbow Dash I wasn't expecting you here, didn't we just have your mane cut?"
Rainbow Dash nodded. "I am not in here for a cut, I am here to dye my mane." Everypony in the shop turned and looked at Rainbow Dash, for Rainbow Dash had never had any other manestyle even as a little foal. Secret Scissors looked surprised but only nodded and pointed to a seat at the back of the store, next to the hair dryers. Rainbow Dash brought a manestyle magazine and sat down. As Rainbow Dash looked through she started to doubt her decision to switch things up. I have always thought my mane was awesome, why change it? Rainbow Dash shook her head. No, if I am going to be awesome I have to change something. Secret Scissors approached Rainbow Dash's chair.
"What made you want to dye your mane?"
"I just wanted to switch things up, you know?"
The barber nodded "Sure sure, so what are you thinking?"
"I don't want my hair cut anymore, but I want blue."
"Blue?" He said giving her a quizzical look.
"Yes, Blue."
"Well we have many shades of blue, which one are you thinking of?"
"Hmm" Rainbow hadn't thought about what kind of blue she wanted her mane to be. "How about sapphire."
"Sapphire?"
"Yeah sapphires a pretty cool color. Just no sparkles, I just don't think I could bear sparkles."
Secret Scissors nodded and left the chair again. Rainbow waited half excited half anxious. Secret Scissors returned with a bottle of blue dye. He then went to work, covering her mane in cold blue liquid. Rainbow Dash tried not to feel anxiety about changing her mane, but it crept through her defenses of awesomeness, and left her feeling panicked. When he had put in all of the foil wrappers in her mane, he left to go tend to some other customers. Rainbow Dash sat in her chair anxious to see what her mane looked like.
"Hello Rainbow Dash, I wasn't expecting you here, and what is on your head?" Rainbow Dash looked up to find Twilight sparkle looking at her with a curiosity.
"Oh hey Twilight, I'm... a getting my mane dyed." Twilights eyes widened in surprise.
"But Rainbow Dash..."
"I know I know, I have never done it before, but I need some change you know. Being in a relationship is awesome and all, but I just hate the routine."
Twilight nodded finally understanding the motive. "Well I am glad you're only dying your mane , not going cliff jumping or something." Rainbow Dash just smiled and pointed to the seat next to hers. Twilight walked over to the chair and sat. "What color is it going to be anyway?"Rainbow Dash handed Twilight the blue bottle. Her eyes once again widened. "Don't you think sapphire is a little..."
"Awesome?" Interrupted Rainbow.
"Uh yeah sure lets go with that... awesome." Rainbow Dash smiled. Secret Scissors walked back to Rainbow Dash's chair.
"We are ready to remove the foil." Rainbow nodded in anticipation. He gently removed each strand and after a few minuets he was done. Rainbow Dash opened her scrunched eyes. SHE LOOKED... pretty good, it wasn't a huge transformation but it did serve as a nice change. Rainbow Dashed sighed with relief.
"You look pretty awesome Rainbow Dash." Said Twilight.
"Thanks Twilight but I got to run, I want to show Fire Streak my new mane." With that Rainbow Dash was off, leaving Twilight just shaking her head.
*** This time of day Fire Streak was at the Wonderbolt's stadium in Canterlot. Rainbow Dash debated taking the train, but eventually decided she need to stretch her wings. She flew high above Equestria looking at the ant sized pony's down below. It only took about 30 minuets of quick flying to get their and she was panting as she reached the stadium. She walked in and took a seat on the bleachers happy for a rest. The Wonderbolts seemed to be also taking a break, Rainbow Dash was not the only one who was getting effected by the summers heat. Rainbow Dash walked across the field to were she could see Fire Streak stretching his wings, looking hot as ever. Lot's of the stallion Wonderbolts eyed her as she sauntered towards her coltfriend, some even whistled, getting the attention of Fire Streak. He looked up from his stretching and saw Rainbow Dash. At first his face was shocked, then a look of affection overtook his face. He trotted over to her. "Wow Rainbow Dash your mane looks amazing." Rainbow Dash blushed slightly which was very unlike her. Rainbow Dash leaned up and kissed Fire on the cheek. Now it was his turn to blush. "What are you doing here?"
"I wanted to stop by and show you my new mane."
"Well I love it, and I love when you visit. Today's training has been rough today."
Rainbow Dash smiled. "I'm glad you like it, and I wish I could visit more often too." He smiled back at her and leaned down for a kiss. Rainbow Gladly accepted but it quickly turned more passionate, and Fire had to break it because every one of the Wonderbolts were staring.
"Sorry babe but I'm at work." Rainbow Dash gave him fake pouty face and started to walk away flicking her tail as she went. Once again the stallions hooted and hollered at the mare. Fire Streak gave them scornful stares and rushed after Rainbow. "Were are you going?"
"You told me you were at work, so I better leave."
"Yeah but not right now." Rainbow Dash smirked knowing she had the upper hoof. Fire Streak bent to kiss her, but she moved her face away so he only got cheek. "Rainbow why do you have to be like that?"
"We can't you're at work."
"But I'm on break."
"No excuses, you better get back to training."
Fire Streak looked defeated, but he quickly leaned down and kissed Rainbow dash putting his hoof on the back of her head so she couldn't pull away. At first Rainbow Dash resisted but eventually she closed her eyes and started kissing back. They stood like that for what seemed like a century until a shrill shriek filled their ears.
"Fire Streak get training or you're fired." Fire streak reluctantly pulled away.
Twilight had been a princess for about two months now, and things were great. Twilight did miss being Princess Celestia's prized student, but she loved being a princess herself. She felt the role suited her well, she had saved Equestria enough times to know that. Her royal duties did become slightly uncomfortable sometimes, but she was happy to do them. Twilight was always hungry for knowledge so she continued her studies. It was mostly bookwork, which was perfectly fine for Twilight. But to get the whole learning experience she need to do some ‘fieldwork experiments’. Normally Spike would be her number one candidate, but he was away for the day. His excused himself by mumbling something about, watching a certain black stallion with blue a mane. Twilight knew he needed to get out once in a while so she obliged and took care of the chores today. When she was done, she had wanted to do some experimenting, but there was no one to experiment on. Wait isn't Flash coming over today? Twilight asked herself. She trotted over to the calendar hanging on the wall. It was July 7th, and there circled in red was Flash's name. How could I have forgotten? Twilight just shook her head. DING- DONG. That must be him, what a coincidence. Twilight walked to the door and opened it. An orange stallion with a spiky blue mane, holding flowers stood in her wake. "Hello Flash."
Flash smiled and held the flowers out to her. She took the flowers in her magical embrace, and set them in a vase on her desk. "What's the special occasion?"
"You."
"Me?"
"Visiting you is always a special occasion." Flash said rather dreamily.
"What has gotten into you Flash?"
"What? Why can't I bring my fillyfriend flowers without being questioned?"
Twilight rolled her eyes. "They are lovely Flash, thank you." He smiled once again and gave her a kiss. Twilight was about to pull away but he held her there, eventually pressing her against the wall. They kissed for a long while, until they had to come up for air. "Flash, my word you’re being very affectionate today." Twilight tried to scold but failed and started grinning.
"What do you want to do today?" He asked.
"I don't know, you kind of have my head buzzing. What do you want to do today?" She said, still light headed from the kiss. Flash put a hoof to his chin, with a thoughtful expression.
"We could just hang out if you wanted."
"That doesn't sound very productive." Twilight said walking up to Flash and nuzzling him.
"Well when you nuzzle me like that, I can think of a few activities." Twilight smiled.
"No Flash, we can't do that today, well at least right now. Spike could come home any minute. What else?"
"Why don't you think of something, egghead." Twilight stopped nuzzling him and punched him in the foreleg. While Flash was rubbing his foreleg with a pained expression, Twilight thought.
"Well I have been wanting to do some experiments." Flash looked at her suspiciously.
"What kind of experiments are we talking about?"
"Magical experiments."
Flash looked disappointed. "Oh those kind of experiments." He then smiled teasingly. Twilight rolled her eyes in exasperation.
"Yes those kind of experiments. I just got a new book of spells that requires living objects to test on."
"Will it be dangerous?"
Twilight looked hurt. "You think that I would hurt you?" She then smiled. "Okay,maybe slightly." Flash looked at her dubiously.
"What do I get out of this?" Flash asked. Twilight gave him a smirk, then a provocative look. Flash got the hint and smiled. "Fine, I’ll do it."
Twilight grinned. "Yay! Okay just let me go get the book, and I’ll be right back." Twilight ran upstairs to her bedroom, and quickly returned with a book floating above her.
"What kind of spells are we talking about here?"
"Oh you’ll see." That didn't ease Flash's apprehension.
"Okay Flash just stand in the center of the room. Don't look so nervous, none of these spells are permanent." After Twilight had that battle with Trixie over the amulets, Twilight had wanted to actually learn age spells, gender spells, etc. But she decided to start with a slightly easier spell. A weight spell. Flash was shuffling his hooves nervously. Twilight read the spell over again, then a violet bubble of magic started forming around her horn. A big flash of purple magic hit Flash, making him jump. His belly got swollen, his lean muscular legs started getting thicker, and a roll of fat formed on his neck.
Twilight stuffed her hoof in her mouth to stop from laughing. Flash looked down at himself in alarm. "Twilight,what did you do to me?!" he yelled in a deeper voice.
Twilight took her hoof out of her mouth. "It's a weight spell. You gained about 70 pounds in 5 seconds." Twilight said giggling. "Let's see how well the spell is holding up, start walking around." Flash grudgingly started walking around sluggishly. "Start running." She ordered. Flash tried to gallop but could only reach the speed of a trot. After about ten seconds he was panting, as if he had run a mile. Twilight started giggling uncontrollably at Flash's reduced stamina.
"Can you..." He panted. "please reverse the spell." Twilight could only nod. She looked at her spell book, for the reversal spell. She looked at Flash and a big beam of purple light reached him, and all the fat started sinking away. After about 10 seconds Flash was a regular, non-obese stallion.
"Please never get fat." Twilight said laughing.
Flash laughed too. "Just for you Twilight, what's the next awful spell you're going to cast on me?" Twilight looked at her spell book once more looking for a new spell she could try on Flash.
"Let's try the species switch spell."
"I think I can guess what that one's going to be."
"It requires more physical contact."
"I like the sound of that." Said Flash enthusiastically.
"Not that kind of touching." She said rolling her eyes. Twilight walked over to Flash. "Bend your head down." He bent his head down obediently. Twilight touched his head with her horn, and it started to glow." Flash suddenly shrunk, down and down. He looked up Twilight fearfully. "Flash you're adorable!" All that could be heard from Flash was little squeaks. He looked down at himself, he had little fury claws a long skinny tail, and whiskers. He was a mouse, he had orange fur and a line of blue going down his back. Twilight was still looking at him, or rather down at him. She picked him up with her magic and set him on a stool. He gave her little squeaks of protestation. "Alright,I’ll change you back." But before Twilight could cast the spell, the doorbell rang. "I’ll be right back, don't go anywhere." The mouse looked annoyed at Twilight. She dashed to the door and opened it.
"Hi Twilight, I was wondering if you had a book I need for animal care." Fluttershy said looking around Twilight at the door. That's when her eyes landed on Flash. She bolted past Twilight and picked up Flash in her hooves. "Who is this little angel? Well aren't you precious."
"Actually Fluttershy..." But it was too late.Fluttershy was giving the little mouse smooches and rubbing him up and down her face.
"I’ve never seen a mouse this color before, where did you get him?"
"Oh well Fluttershy, could you just put him down for a second?" Fluttershy looked disappointed but did as she was told. Twilight cast the reversal spell on Flash and he started growing. His claws sunk into hooves, his whiskers disappeared, and he got his voice back. Fluttershy's eyes widened as she saw the little mouse grow. Once Flash was Flash again he shook himself.
"Well that was weird. And thanks Fluttershy I think you're cute too." Fluttershy blushed so deep she tried to hide in her mane.
"I am really sorry Flash, I had no idea it was you." Fluttershy said sinking deeper and deeper into her mass of pink mane.
"Hey its okay Fluttershy, you don't have to be embarrassed. I did enjoy the kisses though."
Fluttershy slowly appeared from her mane and giggled. But Twilight butted in. "Let's leave the kisses to me. Fluttershy you said you needed a book?"
Fluttershy turned towards her and nodded. After Fluttershy told her which book, Twilight located it quickly, and with a quick apology to Flash she was out the door. "Twilight, did I sense jealousy in your voice?"
"Yes you did, I don't like other mares kissing my coltfriend, even if they were a mouse." Twilight said matter of factly.
"Aww that's cute." Flash said squishing Twilights cheeks. Twilight gently shrugged him off to look at her spell book.
"Hmm... this one should be interesting."
"Tell me what it is first."
Twilight sighed "It says it increases the lust of a stallion pony for two hours."
Flash looked like he had slightly mixed feeling about this spell.
"This can be the last one." Flash just silently nodded his head. Twilight sent a small zap to Flash's head. At first he just stood there blinking, then his eyelids lowered and he started looking around. He spotted Twilight and a big maniacal grin spread on his face. The rest of the night pursued and from then on, Flash was Twilight’s number one guinea pig.
"Fluttershy, I love you." Fluttershy started at him wide eyed, her irises growing. "Holy Shit, did I just say that?!" Soarin' started to panic. "I'm sorry Fluttershy, it just came out. Are you mad? Okay I need to leave now." Soarin' started to get up in panic, but a soft but forceful yellow hoof grabbed onto him, dragging him down on the couch. In a quick act of courage, Fluttershy pushed Soarin' down and forcefully pressed her lips against his. He tried to pull back, but then realized who was kissing him, and returned it with even more passion. Fluttershy felt him understand and closed her eyes just enjoying the sensation of the kiss. She felt Soarin's tongue poke at her lips, asking access. Permission granted, Soarin' slid his tongue into Fluttershy's mouth. All of a sudden the kiss got more intense, their tongue's at a constant battle, exploring each others mouth. Fluttershy had to pull away gasping for breath, she panted quietly. Before she could fully recover, Soarin' was back on her, pulling her head down to meet his. She gave a slight moan in protest but continued kissing him anyway. Fluttershy was in Elysium, she had never had a more passionate moment and she wanted it to last as long as possible. But Fate didn't plan it that way and a yellow pony with a fire yellow and orange mane bust through the door. Fluttershy Gasped and crawled off of Soarin'. Soarin' looked surprised and a little annoyed, his make out session with his dream mare was cut short. "Spitfire! What are you doing here?" Soarin sat up on the couch looking astounded, as did Fluttershy, only Fluttershy had a huge blush on her face.
"Rainbow Dash told me you would be here."
Soarin' looked at her a moment. "Get out!" He said exasperated.
She looked slightly hurt, but put on a determined look. "I will not leave. I have loved you ever since you had joined the Wonderbolts. I have been searching for you ever since you flew out of that cannon. I was planning to tell you my feelings after the practice but you never came back." Her voice broke at the last words.
Soarin' looked bewildered. "You love... love me?" The last words came out pained
Spitfire rolled her eyes. "You have always been dense to female attraction, yes I love you, for what... 3 years now!"
Soarin' stuttered. "But... But you always said no dating your co workers."
Spitfire sauntered farther into Fluttershy's cottage, not seeming to notice her. "I only said that to the other flyers but I am free to have anypony I want." Soarin' looked uncomfortable and scooted closer to Fluttershy.
"Well I’m sorry Spitfire, I’m already with somepony." Spitfire looked as shocked as Soarin' had a moment earlier. Fluttershy looked at him bewildered also, but then her face took a sudden change and she blushed then smiled.
"Who could possibly be with you, you don't even have a fillyfriend." Her eyes slowly slid over to Fluttershy, who was still blushing. Spitfire realized what they had been doing before she had barged in. Her face flushed with rage, she looked at Soarin' with a murderous look, and a loathing look at Fluttershy. "Her? Her? Why in all of Equestria would you choose her? You could of had any mare in all of the world, and you chose her?!" She spat the word out with hatred. Fluttershy sunk into her hair trying to get away from the torment. Soarin' had a look of pure anger. "I loved you for three years and this is how you repay me, well why don't you just continue sucking on each others muzzles!" With that Spitfire left with tears streaming down her face. Soarin's anger vanished as soon as it had arrived and he sunk down on the couch miserably. Fluttershy caressed his cheek and turned his face towards her. His expression softened into one of love.
"What am I going to Fluttershy? Just when I think I can finally be happy with the mare of my life, another comes crashing to ruin the party. Honestly I had no idea she had feelings for me." He looked apologetic. "I'm sorry I had to put you through this." Fluttershy gave him a small smile.
"We can get through this together. But we might want to sleep it off, maybe she’ll calm down."
"Oh you want to go to bed huh? Jeez Fluttershy I didn't think you would be that eager to get with me, but if you insist." Soarin pulled her into a bone crunching kiss. Fluttershy was tempted to just let things progress but she remembered the tears running down the other mares face and reluctantly pulled away. Remembering her kindness element of harmony.
"We can't." She said softly. "Not tonight." Soarin' looked at her disappointed, but nodded. Fluttershy slowly got up but Soarin pulled her down, and gave her a peck on the lips. Fluttershy got up again, rolling her eyes. She walked and when she got to the bottom of the stairs she heard Soarin say:
"Love you."
"I love you too."
***
The next morning Fluttershy came down stairs. Soarin' was still sleeping and she decided not to bother him. She quickly laid out food for all of the animals, and ate herself. She left a bowl of oats for Soarin' and was out the door. The summer morning was warm, and Fluttershy sucked the air in gladly. She trotted down the dirt path from her cottage to Ponyville. She figured Spitfire hadn't gotten very far last night, and started looking for her. She wasn't at sugar cube corner, the Apple's hadn't seen her, and Fluttershy knew she wasn't in the Everfree forest. One more place to look. She flew up to Rainbow Dash's house and quietly knocked on the door. Sobbing could be heard from inside and Fluttershy flattened her ears. Rainbow Dash opened the door looking annoyed. "Right now isn't a good... Fluttershy?"
Spitfire's ears perked at the name and she ran towards the door, she was about to tackle Fluttershy but Rainbow Dash stopped her. "Enough Spitfire, you’re not going to hurt Fluttershy." Fluttershy looked frightened and took a step back. Spitfire was still resisting to Rainbow Dash's restraints.
"She took my coltfriend, he was everything I had!" She shouted, staring daggers at Fluttershy. Fluttershy backed away further. Rainbow Dash rolled her eyes and gave Spitfire a forceful shove back into house. Rainbow Dash shoved her on to the couch, where she sat hooves crossed.
"It's okay Fluttershy you can come in, Spitfire here will be nice." Rainbow Dash said the last part extra loud so Spitfire was sure to hear.
"Oh thank you Rainbow Dash." She walked past her and sat down on the other couch facing Spitfire. Spitfire refused to look at her, and gave a 'Hmph' When she sat down. Fluttershy looked at her sorrowfully. "Please don't be mad at Soarin', it wasn't his fault."
"Then who's fault is it?" Spitfire snapped.
Fluttershy looked slightly more determined. "It's no ponies fault, I found Soarin' after he got launched out of the cannon, and I fixed him up."
Spitfire looked at her. "But it's not fair! I have known him for 3 years! And then he falls in love with you in a couple of days!"
Fluttershy looked at her kindly. "That's not quite true, you see me and Soarin' used to date in high school and college. But we broke up once he became a Wonderbolt."
Spitfire looked at her in surprise , she had not know that Fluttershy, had known Soarin' longer than her. "I didn't know that." Fluttershy only nodded. "But it's still not fair, I have loved him for so long, and when I finally make my move, he falls back in love, how do I even compete? You're beautiful, kind, caring, one of the elements of harmony, for Celestia's sake. No wonder he never noticed me, he had you to think about." Fluttershy blushed at all the comments, no pony had ever given her that many comments in a row.
"That is no way to think. You're captain of the Wonderbolts, you are the most wanted mare in Equestria and you will find someone I'm sure of it."
Spitfire looked up at Fluttershy. "But I want Soarin', he's the love of my life."
Fluttershy gave her a sympathetic but firm smile. "I'm sorry but I can not help you with that."
Spitfire started to weep again, knowing she could never be with Soarin'. Fluttershy came and sat by her stroking her mane and whispering comforting words. Rainbow Dash had gone out of the house once she knew Spitfire wasn't going to choke Fluttershy out. Eventually Spitfire's sobs stopped and she sat up wiping her eye's. "You know there's this one stallion, I think you would be really into."
"Who?"
"His name is Big Mac, he's an earth pony that lives on the apple orchard just below here. He is very strong and athletic, I think you would like him."
"He sounds kind of nice."
"That's the spirit." Fluttershy and Spitfire had talked for almost an hour after that, and once Fluttershy left she felt confident her and Spitfire would get along just fine. She silently flew back to her cottage where Soarin' was waiting. Fluttershy landed in front of her doorstep and opened the door. Soarin' was staring blankly at the floor and looked up in surprise when Fluttershy came in.
"Fluttershy you had me worried sick, where have you been?" Soarin' asked running up and kissing her forehead, lips, cheeks, neck.
"Soarin' stop, I just need to fix some things." She said it giggling, it was hard to concentrate when a pair of soft lips were nipping at your throat.
"What kind of things?"
"The thing with Spitfire." Soarin' stopped his kissing.
"And.. how did it go?"
"Everything is great."
"Fluttershy I don't know if you can get more amazing."
Applebloom sat across the lunch table from Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo. "I just don't know what has gotten into Applejack." Applebloom said shaking her head in confusion. The other two fillies looked just as confused.
"Maybe she has a crush." Sweetie Belle said.
Applebloom shook her head. "That's ridiculous Applejack doesn't get crushes. Not once in my 15 year old life has she gotten a crush." Sweetie Belle shrugged.
"Then what could it be?" Said Scootaloo chomping into a apple.
"Well ever since we got that new worker, she had been acting cookoo."
Sweetie Belle sat up looking intrigued "Wait, you mean the really handsome one?"
Applebloom giggled "Hehe, yeah that one."
Scootaloo looked suddenly interested. "Maybe he's the one she has a crush on." All of their eyes widened.
"Still I don't know guys, Applejack has always been focused on one thing. And that's work."
"Oh come on Apple Bloom, you said it yourself he's insanely hot." Rumble walked over to the table and sat by Applebloom.
"Guy's I know I'm insanely hot but you don't have to keep talking about it." Rumble said. Sweetie Belle rolled her eyes.
"Not you, horseshoe for brains. Applebloom's new employee on the farm. But you are pretty cute." Rumble blushed.
"Same goes for yourself." He said dreamily. Scootaloo made a gagging noise.
"Could you guys get a room or something." The couple looked at her sheepishly, blushing.
"Guy's focus, we need to figure out if Applejack really does have crush on Burning Love." They all looked around as if they would find the answer in the sky.
"Guy's I think it's time for the Cutie Mark Crusaders to step in." They all nodded in agreement.
"I think I'm going to let you guys handle this one." Said Rumble.
***
The next day after school the Cutie Mark Crusaders met in the Club house to discuss their plans. "Okay so what do you suppose we do to figure out if Applejack really does have crush on the new guy." Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle looked at each other thoughtfully.
"Maybe we should just do an old fashioned stake out." Suggested Scootaloo. The other two fillies looked thoughtful.
"I think that would be perfect. We're going to need disguises." They once again fell into a deep trans, thinking of disguises.
But Sweetie Bell thought of something first. "Why don't we just pretend we're hanging out for the day, and spy on them then." They shrugged.
"Seems reasonable." Then they got started. After discussing a few more details about the plan the Cutie Mark Crusaders departed. With a brief description of why they were there, to granny smith, they galloped up stairs to Applejack's room. Knowing she would be hard at work for the day they didn't have to worry about her coming in. They all giggled as they looked through Applejack's room. They hadn't had any luck. Until Applebloom held up a pink notebook with the words 'diary' written on it. They all gasped with excitement. They ran to Applebloom's room and locked the door. They clambered up on Applebloom's bed, and opened it up.
"hmmm, where do you think we should start?" Applebloom asked.
"We should probably start right when Burning Love got here." Applebloom flipped back the pages until she saw the date. They all giggled nervously as she read aloud.
"Dear Diary, Today was a big day here on the farm we got a new employee! His name is Mr. Dreamy. Er-- I mean his name is Burning Love. There is something magical about him, he's hard working like me. Handsome beyond belief, and he wants to flirt with me!." The three fillies giggled. "I don't know, there's just something special about the way he does things. I can't wait to get to know him more, hopefully Big Mac won't be a lot of trouble." Applebloom read the next couple of days each page filled with cheesy romance crap. Until finally Scootaloo couldn't take it anymore.
"Okay we get it! She is deeply in love with Burning Love,now what are we going to do about it?" They hadn't thought that far ahead.
"Well we need to return the diary first." Sweetie Belle said. Applebloom quietly tip-hooved to Applejack's room and returned the diary, she found Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle looking excited. "I think we know what to do."
"Yeah we totally got it!" The orange filly said.
"Would you ponies mind telling what exactly that is?"
Sweetie Belle hopped from the bed. "So you know when we tried to get Cheerilee and Big Mac together."
"Yes and we completely failed. I don't know what you're getting at."
The Scootaloo hoped from the bed. "That didn't work because they weren't already in love, all we have to do with Applejack and Burning Love is make them realize their in love."
"This could actually work, and we might get our cutie marks!" The three fillies set out immediately. Granny Smith said that they were in the barn getting supplies. All three of them stealthily crept closer to the barn. Applejack and Burning Love had buckets on their backs. They were talking and smiling to each other, obviously in love. Applejack had a dreamy look in her eyes, and Burning looked like he was trying to hold something back, like he was restraining to do something.
Once they found a bush that would conceal them Sweetie Belle spoke up. "I know what to do."The other fillies looked at her expectantly. "We need to get them to kiss." Scootaloo made a disgusted face but didn't say anything.
"That's perfect!" Applebloom exclaimed. "We just need to get them in a romantic setting, something special."
"Or we could just leave them alone and let them figure it out by themselves." Said Scootaloo.
The other two fillies looked at her. "Did anypony get their cutie marks by letting pony's 'figure it out'."
"No, no they didn't." Sweetie Belle agreed. "So what's the plan to get them to kiss?"
"Well we can't use the gazebo, too obvious." The yellow filly said.
"Well their not going to come willingly, we need to force them to spend time with each other." Said Scootaloo.
"You're right Scoots! We have to force them."
"Hey guys, can we get out of this bush, Applejack and Burning are gone." Said Applebloom. They all realized they were still sitting in a bush. They clambered out and pursued to the clubhouse for further discussion. "Well where are we going to lock them in, that we know they're both going to be?"
"What about the barn?" Asked Scootaloo.
"The barn? Hardly romantic."
"Well it's a place where we know they're both going to be, just like today." The fillies looked thoughtful for a moment.
"Well we don't have anything better." They shrugged.
"Well at about six they should both be coming back to the barn to put their supplies back." Said Applebloom.
"I guess that's when we'll do it."
***
The sun was beginning to get low and the girls presumed their positions in the bush. They could just see a orange and sparkling white dot coming from the south field. The girls held the heavy two-by four in their hooves ready to run. The ponies got closer and the fillies became more excited. Finally the ponies entered the barn with buckets in tow. The fillies sprung into action carrying the board on their backs. Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo got on either side of the doors and pushed them closed before the adult ponies had time to react. Then all of the fillies slid the board into the handles of the door. Hooves were heard pounding on the inside of the door. "Applebloom what is the meaning of this?" Yelled Applejack from the inside.
"Sorry sis, it's for the greater good."
"The greater good? Why did you do this?"
"So we can get our cutie marks, and you can fall in love."
"Oh for Celestia's sake Applebloom... wait fall in love?"
"Yes duh, you and Burning love each other now talk so I can get my cutie mark!" And with that final remark the three fillies left the couple in the barn, alone.
After about five minutes of banging on the barn door a white hoof was placed on her shoulder. Applejack turned around to see Burning Love laughing. "Why are you laughing?"
"You just look so frustrated, it's cute."
Applejack's anger vanished. A blush formed on her orange cheeks. "We need to find a way out of here."
"Why?"
"Why? What do you mean why?"
"Why do we have to get out of here, the fillies obviously locked us in here for a reason, why not take advantage."
Applejack looked at him. "But we have to get out I have to beat up my sister."
"Oh let her be, she's just trying to get her cutie mark. Besides it gives me a chance to do this." He leaned in and smashed her face against his. At first Applejack was surprised and stood there like a board, but she soon melted into it kissing back. They pulled apart too soon, leaving Applejack wanting more. "I have wanted to do that since the moment I saw you."
"Why didn't you?!"
Burning laughed. "That wouldn't be very polite would it?"
"Screw chivalry! I wanted to kiss you the moment I laid eyes on that handsome grey mane!" To make her point Applejack leaned in giving him another kiss. When they pulled apart Applejack ruffled his mane.
"Hey!" Said Burning Love. "That wasn't nice."
Applejack put on a fake sympathetic look. "Oh it wasn't, I'm sorry!" She ruffled his mane again.
"Alright that's it!" Burning tackled Applejack to the ground and started tickling her. "If that's how you're going to be then I'm just going to have make you beg for mercy."
Applejack was in a fit of giggles. "Burning! Burning stop! Okay I will stop! Just stop tickling me!" Burning Love jumped off of her, and helped her up. "That was just evil." Burning laughed, then stopped. "Wait, we're not a couple...Are we?"
It had been a week since Lucky Clover had started working at Sugar Cube Corner, and Pinkie was loving it. Everyday Pinkie and Lucky got to work in close proximity to each other. The only problem was the Cakes. They were like parents to Pinkie and always kept an eye on her. But Pinkie and Lucky found a way around that. Whenever the Cakes left they would make out, or just cuddle. It even got more risky, sneaking kisses when they weren't looking, and always finding excuses to do things together. Like putting the twins to bed, or delivering orders that really only required one pony. Pinkie loved spending time with Lucky and didn't view work as a chore anymore.
Today was especially special, it was Lucky's Party! Pinkie had invited everypony in Ponyville to join her in celebrating his new job. The Cakes had agreed to close Sugar Cube Corner for the day so she could set everything up. Pinkie pulled out her party cannon and fired. The room was filled with streamers, balloons, and even a table with snacks assorted on it. It was still early in the day and nobody would be showing up for hours. The Cakes were gone on a business meeting with the twins, so Pinkie had the place to herself. Pinkie stashed her party cannon away and started putting the finishing touches. She still needed to make the big cake for the party so she set out to the kitchen.
Pinkie gathered the supplies, she decided to make chocolate cake with chocolate frosting, chocolate sprinkles, and chocolate chocolate chips. It was Lucky's favorite and it was going to be delicious! Pinkie was in the middle of stirring the wet ingredients when she heard the bell ring on the door. "That's weird I could have swore I put the sign as closed on the door." Pinkie stopped stirring and went to investigate. She stepped out into the sitting area looking for somepony who could have entered, but nopony was in sight. Suddenly the world became dark.
"Guess who."
Pinkie put a hoof to her chin. "Is it Mr. Cake?"
"Nope."
"What about Rainbow Dash?"
"No."
"Um is it that one colt I slept with in..."
Suddenly Pinkie could see again and she was flipped around to see a bewildered gray stallion. "Woah, woah, woah, what are you talking about Pinkie?"
"Oh it's you Lucky, good thing you stopped me from continuing that could've been bad."
"Pinkie is there something you need to tell me?" Lucky asked concerned.
"Oh you know I'm joking Lucky, you can't prank the prankster!"
Lucky relaxed and chuckled. "You got me Pinkie, you're good."
Pinkie giggled and wrapped Lucky in a hug. "What are you doing here, I'm still setting up for your party."
"I just thought that I could help since it's my party after all."
"Exactly why you shouldn't be planning it, go take the day off and have some fun while I plan your party." Pinkie started pushing Lucky towards the door but wasn't getting very far due to her small size.
"Hey Pinkie I'm not going anywhere, I want to spend time with you." Pinkie stopped pushing and looked at him.
"Really, that's what you want to do for your Friday?"
"Of course it is. The twins and the Cakes are gone, so it's just you and me."
Pinkie's cheeks turned even pinker and she nuzzled Lucky, exciting a blush from him as well. While Pinkie continued to burrow into him, he said "So what were you working on before I barged in here?"
Pinkie didn't stop nuzzling him when she said. "Working on your cake for the party."
"Well let's get working then." Lucky slowly led Pinkie into the kitchen where all the ingredients were still spewed. He started mixing the wet ingredients while Pinkie watched him in a daze. They continued like that until the cake was in the oven and Lucky was sitting down to relax. Pinkie sat down next to him and nuzzled up, enjoying the warmth of the oven. It was still a while before the party so Pinkie and Lucky were in no rush. Lucky placed his head on Pinkie's and Pinkie nuzzled in the nook of his neck.
For some reason Pinkie seemed to calm down when Lucky was around. Pinkie for once in her life was content to stay still, in fact she didn't want to move.
"You know I met this mare about a week back, I think I'm falling for her."
Pinkie's stomach tightened with shock.Who could this mare be? I thought he was into me. Pinkie suddenly drew away from him fear and hurt in her big blue eye's.
Lucky looked at her for a long moment and laughed. Pinkie looked even more hurt and was about to be drawn to tears. Lucky laughed even harder "Pinkie it's you, you dork! I can't believe you thought I was seeing another mare! I thought you thought better of me."
Pinkie's face turned to relief mixed with anger. "How could you do that to me!? You nearly gave me a heart attack!" Pinkie punched him in the shoulder with enough force to get the point across.
"Oww that hurt." Lucky said rubbing his shoulder.
"Good. That's what my heart felt like."
"Oh Pinkie, you’re such a drama queen." He said rolling his eyes.
"I'm not a drama queen!" Pinkie said. "I just care about you." She got quiet and sat down next to Lucky again.
"Hey don't be sad, I care about you too. Trust me there's no other mare I would rather be with."
She looked up at him. "You mean it? "Instead of saying anything he pulled her in for a short but tender kiss. Pinkie giggled. "I guess you do mean it." He smiled. He was about to lean in for another kiss but a ding was heard from the oven. Lucky reluctantly pulled back leaving Pinkie dissatisfied. Lucky pulled out the cake letting the sweet smell of chocolate wash over him. "It smells delicious!" Pinkie walked over to the cake and gave it a big waif. She slowly leaned down to try and bite it before Lucky could stop her, but he was too quick and pulled her back.
"Pinkie you have to wait. It doesn't even have icing on it."
Pinkie licked her lips. "Oh I guess you're right, it just looks so good!"
"That's because we made it. Now let me ice the thing. "Pinkie reluctantly stepped back and Lucky got a icing tube and started decorating the cake. It took him nearly half an hour to ice the three tiered cake. When he was done he stepped back to admire his handy work. Pinkie was about to pounce on the cake but Lucky saw the look in her eye. "Oh no you don't Pinkie, you have to wait until the party."
Pinkie huffed in disappointment. "But it just looks so tasty! Can't I have one little bite."
Lucky sighed in exasperation. "No Pinkie you have to wait. Besides, the party starts in a couple of hours. You can have it then." Pinkie continued to look disappointed.
"How can I keep my mind off of this cake for two hours?!"
"I have a few ideas." Lucky grabbed her face in between his hooves and kissed her long and passionately.
"Maybe I can keep my mind off of this cake for a few hours." She mumbled into the kiss. They continued like that for several minutes, only stopping for the necessities like air. Pinkie Pie was in heaven, she was kissing the stallion of her dreams, and had a delicious cake to eat, and a party to throw! Right now her life couldn't get any better. Time seemed to fly and before she knew it, it was an hour before the party.
She reluctantly pulled away from their latest make out session. Lucky looked at her in confusion. "We need to get ready for the party."
He groaned and leaned in for another kiss. "Can't we do that later?"
Pinkie was tempted to just let him continue kissing her but decided against it. She put a hoof on his chest. "No,we have to get ready, go home and spiffy yourself up and then we'll have a blast at the party."
"But I was already having a party, with you."
Pinkie smiled. "Go get out of here." She pushed him away forcing him to stand up.
"All right, All right I'll go. But remember, we will continue this when I get back."
Pinkie laughed. "Okay lover boy, go get ready." She heard him mumble something under his breath as he walked out the door.
***
Pinkie didn't do much to get ready. Just puffed her hair up, put mascara on, and added a little perfume, nothing fancy. Of course all of this would be ruined when Pinkie and Lucky were alone. Once Pinkie was satisfied she went downstairs to check on the arrangements before the guest arrived in about 20 minutes. Everything seemed to be in order Pinkie was bubbly with excitement as she often was.
The first guests to arrive was Twilight, Flash, and Spike. "Good to see you guys! You know we're everything is, you have been to enough of my parties." They all nodded and headed over to the snack table.
Soon the party was packed with ponies all from Ponyville, even Spitfire who happened to be in town was there. The only pony Pinkie couldn't find was Lucky Clover himself. Finally 45 minutes after the party started Lucky Clover arrived. The moment ponies saw him they congratulated him, it took him five minutes just to cross the room and get to Pinkie. Lucky looked very handsome with a simple black bow tie and cologne. When he got to Pinkie he said "Wow, you look amazing, and you did a great job on the party. Everypony looks like they're having a good time."
Pinkie smiled. "You don't looks so bad yourself, and thank you, they're all here for you."
He laughed. "Thanks Pinkie, you really are the greatest party planner in Equestria."
Pinkie blushed at the complement. "Do you want to go somewhere less crowded?"
"I would like nothing more." They left the front of the shop and went to the back of the kitchen were nopony was aloud. They sat down, backs to the wall. "I can't believe all these ponies showed up because of me. Then again they probably just came because they knew you were throwing it."
Pinkie kissed him on the cheek. "Yeah, your probably right." Lucky laughed, and so did Pinkie. They were about to share another kiss when a cyan mare with a rainbow mane flew threw the door.
"Yo Pinkie we're about to crack open the cake you better hurry if you want some." As soon as she had arrived she left not even noticing Lucky Clover.
Pinkie looked at Lucky anxiously, she wanted to stay here with him but she really wanted to have cake. Lucky noticed her expression and said "You can go, I'm waiting right here."
Pinkie gave him a quick kiss and she was off screaming "I call a slice!" Lucky chuckled to himself thinking How did I end up with a mare like her? Lucky relaxed thinking about his future with Pinkie, momentarily forgetting about the past. His relaxation was short lived when a group of stallion bust through the back door of Sugar Cube Corner. The leader of the group said to him "Parties over, Lover Boy."
It had been stormy the last couple of days in Ponyville. The reason for this is the Apple family had put in a complaint about the rain fall that year, so it was scheduled to rain for the next three days in Ponyville. This was all to the disdain of Rarity, who unlike the Apple family did not need the rain to continue her way of life. Rarity tip-toed her way through the puddle filled streets of Ponyville trying to get to the fabric store for her new design. She continued along the street levitating an umbrella above her. She often got looks from stallions and mares alike who stared at her sheik clothing and utmost beauty. But everyone knew she had a new beau, and managed to keep their eyes from wandering. Rarity almost missed all the attention, but she had a wonderful relationship with a wonderful stallion, that was all the attention she needed.
She continued to make her way to the fabric shop, with an umbrella seated on her back. Finally she made it to the fabric shop with not a speck of mud on her hooves. She proudly walked in and started to look for the fabric. Once she had located it she went to the front desk. The clerks name was Cotton Sheet and he had, had an eye for Rarity the moment he laid eyes on her many years ago. But like every other pony in Ponyville he had heard that she was in a relationship.
"Hello Cotton Sheet." She said putting the fabric on the counter.
"Will this be all gorgeous?"
She blushed slightly. "Uh thank you for the compliment, and yes that will be all."
He put his two front hooves on the counter in a more forceful manner. "You know we're having a sale on thread, buy one get one half off. Are you interested?"
Rarity started feeling uneasy about the conversation. "Uh no thank you this is all."
"Are you sure? The thread can be just as good as this black fabric you bought, maybe even better." He was now completely leaning across the counter.
Rarity had a feeling he wasn't talking about fabric anymore. He kept inching forward like he wanted to do something and was set out to do it. Rarity would have walked away if he hadn't been crushing her fabric underneath himself. She started tugging nervously with her magic at the fabric, but she couldn't pull it loose. Cotton Sheet was now fully lying on the table, he started to pucker his lips as if Rarity would comply.
Suddenly a gruff voice was heard from behind him. "Cotton Sheet leave this poor mare alone!" A brown stallion with white hair stepped out into the room. Cotton Sheet immediately sunk back behind the counter a look of shame on his face.
Rarity, wanting to get out of their as quickly as possible said: "Thank you Mr. Sheet." Rarity quickly left bits on the counter, more than was needed and left the shop. She could hear yelling on the other side of the wall but continued anyway. The rain was coming down lighter, but she knew this was only the first part of the big storm. She quickly trotted back to the Carousel Boutique and stepped inside. upon entering a pair of lips were placed upon hers. She quickly pulled back not knowing who the kisser was, but upon inspection she grinned.
"How ungentlepony of you, kissing me when I had no chance to see who you were."
He raised an eyebrow at her accusingly. "You literally tackled me on the street!"
Rarity blushed slightly at the uncouth memory. "That was different."
"And how's that?"
"It was a romantic act of passion."
"Oh so I'm not romantic enough for you?"
Rarity smiled. "Oh Thunderlane, of course you're romantic."
"Then why can't I kiss you when you walk in?"
"You can Thunderlane, just let me see who you are first so I don't whack you upside the head."
Thunderlane laughed. "Okay I can live with that." He leaned down and gave her a tinder kiss on the lips, letting the taste of her posh lipstick stay on his tongue.
"You are being awfully sweet today Thunderlane, might I ask why you're here in the first place?"
"Oh weather patrol got let out early so I decided to come here."
Rarity looked skeptical. "But there's a big storm out don't they need help?"
"I guess they didn't need me." He said nervously.
"I didn't see any other Pegasus walking around. Are you sure they let you off early?" She raised her eyebrow, looking directly at him.
He shifted on his hooves and looked away. "Okay I took the rest of the day off to surprise you when you got home."
"Thunderlane, how could you? You know your job is the most important thing."
Thunderlane gawked. "You really think that?"
"Well I believe it to be true."
"You really don't know me, do you?"
Rarity looked offended obviously not seeing where this was going. "Yes, I would like to think I know you well."
"Rarity I couldn't care less about work, or my job. You are the most important thing in my life. No if, ands, or buts about it. I love you Rarity."
Rarity held her breath in. This was the first time either one of them had said the big L word. Of course they both thought it. "I love you too, Thunderlane." She blurted.
Instead of replying, Thunderlane just wrapped his hooves around her in an embrace and started kissing her all over. In her mane, on her cheek, he slowly started moving to her lips. But Rarity was impatient and grabbed his cheeks and pulled him in. Immediately Thunderlane reacted picking Rarity up and bringing her to the couch, where they continued kissing.
It seemed like it could have gone forever but a quiet knock was heard on the door. Thunderlane and Rarity reluctantly parted their lips red and puffy and Rarity's make up slightly smeared. Rarity's voice came out ragged and out of breath. "Who is it?"
"Uh Rarity, it's me Sweetie Belle. Can I come in?"
Rarity detached herself from Thunderlane and said: "Yes darling." A white filly walked in with a slightly darker colt. "Sweetie Belle I didn't know you had a friend over."
"Oh uh this is Rumble my..." She gulped. "Coltfriend."
Rarity sensed the foals uneasiness. "Nice to meet you Rumble, I assume you have seen me or at least heard of me. I'm Thunderlane's fillyfriend."
"Nuh nuh nice to meet you ma'am." He stuttered.
At first Rarity was confused why he was so nervous, but then she looked at Thunderlane. The room was naturally dark and a strike of lightly struck outside in the storm. For an instant Thunderlane's grave, disappointed look was illuminated, and it was obvious the two young ponies had seen. Sweetie Belle coward behind Rumble who was looking even more scared than she was. Rarity looked at Thunderlane, his face was dimly lit but she could tell that he was not the happy stallion he was a minute ago. Rarity didn't know what to do, she knew Thunderlane didn't approve of Rumble dating her sister, but she was fine with it. Thunderlane got off the couch and walked over to Rumble. It was beginning to get dark outside and the room became darker as well. The black stallion grabbed his brother and started dragging him out the door.
"Thunderlane stop!" Thunderlane's ears twitched and he stopped the dragging of his little brother.
Thunderlane looked back at her. "What do you mean, stop? This scoundrel-" He holds up Rumble, "-is dating your sister, doesn't that bother you."
"What bothers me is how hypocritical you are." Retorted Rarity. "We both know that you were doing the same thing at 15, and you can't control it."
"Don't tell me what I can and cannot control, Rumble is my brother not yours." And with that the dragging continued.
"Thunderlane stop!" Thunderlane stopped but was starting to look annoyed. "Rumble isn't the only one you're punishing, look at Sweetie Belle." Thunderlane did look at Sweetie Belle. She was reaching out towards Rumble, tears were soaking her white coat. Thunderlane's expression softened. "You're right Rumble is not my brother, but Sweetie Belle is my sister, and you can't punish her." She said.
Thunderlane looked tempted to release Rumble, but a look of stubbornness overcame that. He clenched on to Rumble tighter, making the poor colt whimper. Thunderlane and Rumble finally made it to the door, when Thunderlane opened it the rain was coming in sheets, you couldn't see a foot past your muzzle. "Thunderlane where are you going, it's raining. You're going to get yourself killed."
He didn't listen to her, and slam the door behind him. Rarity started weeping along with Sweetie Belle. The two ponies cuddled next to each other on the couch, letting the actions of Thunderlane set in. This was by far the worst fight Rarity had ever had with Thunderlane, and she felt awful. Full of self pity, and sadness. He's going to get them both killed. She sadly thought. And I'm just sitting here feeling sorry for myself! I need to go find him!
Rarity's mane immediately became soaked as she stepped into the summer rain. She looked around herself but the rain was so thick everything was a blur. She squinted trying to find that bright blue mane in the darkness. Still, she couldn't find anything distinguishing. She figured there was no danger in trying to find him, she knew Ponyville very well. She set off looking for the black stallion she was in love with.
As Rarity was walking she started wondering how things could have gone wrong from such a wonderful afternoon. She blushed slightly in the rain thinking of how things were progressing before Sweetie, and Rumble interrupted. She sighed to herself thinking of Thunderlane's excruciatingly cute mad muzzle as he left with Rumble. She then thought about her love sick sister, her coltfriend being taken away from her. What am I going to say? She thought. Rarity shivered as the rain set into her coat, chilling her despite the mild temperature. Suddenly a bright ray of white light struck the town hall that she was passing. She jumped and started to get scared, she wondered if she would ever find Thunderlane and Rumble in this storm. But as if by luck, she spotted black and grey dots heading further down the road.
Rarity galloped ahead, her purple, wet mane streaming behind her. As she approached the figures, she started yelling Thunderlane's name. As she drew closer the black figure turned around to see a wild, wet mare running towards him full force. Not looking her primly self at all. Thunderlane was shocked and stopped in his tracks. Subconsciously he thought he should probably move but his legs wouldn't work and all he could do was stare. Rumble on the other hand wasn't quite as mesmerized started backing away seeing that she was coming towards Thunderlane.
"Thunderlane!" Rarity screamed as she collided with the Stallion, knocking him down for the second time in the relationship.
At first Thunderlane's breath was knocked out and all he could do was try to breath. After Rarity saw that he had recovered she smashed her muzzle against his. Thunderlane completely forgot about the fight they had had only minutes ago. They both closed their eyes enjoying the moment. Rumble on the contrary had the widest eyes he could muster. He almost barfed seeing his older brother make out with a mare. Thunderlane opened his eyes and saw his brothers reaction and gently started to pull himself from under Rarity.
"I don't ever want to fight again." He said. "I don't either." She said. They then started kissing again, both of them soaked but not bothering them at all. For they had the warmness with each other, that could be never be broken. The only thing that could have made the moment better was Rumble not looking so disgusted in the background.
Dash flew over Ponyville returning from showing Fire Streak her new mane, she decided to visit Rarity. She had nothing else to do and she needed to catch up. She knew Rarity would want to see her new mane, and her date wasn't for a while. Rainbow Dash dived to the Carousel Boutique. A happy pair of young ponies walked out, Sweetie Belle and Rumble. "Hey guys." Rainbow Dash said landing right in front of them.
"Oh hey Rainbow Dash!" Sweetie Belle said. Rumble waved.
"Where are you guys off to?"
"Oh we we're going to go to the park and have a picnic." Sweetie Belle was not looking at Rainbow Dash when she said this. She was staring into Rumbles eyes.
Rainbow Dash rolled her eyes. "Have fun."
They started walking away still looking at each other. "And use protection!" The two ponies looked back at her blushes on their face. They turned back and giggled slightly at Rainbow's comment. Rainbow Dash chuckled and walked to the door, she entered the boutique looking around for Rarity. She wasn't anywhere in the front room so Rainbow Dash decided to go to the workshop. Upon entering, Rainbow Dash had an immediate smirk on her face. Rarity was pressed against the work bench, kissing a handsome black stallion. When Rarity saw Rainbow Dash she pushed the stallion off of her, making him look at her disappointedly, but then he saw Rainbow Dash and his eyes widened.
"Oh uh hi Rainbow Dash, Captain, Sir, er... I mean Ma'am." Thunderlane's blush grew.
"Hello Thunderlane." Rainbow Dash pretended to be mad. "If I remember correctly you are supposed to be on weather patrol today, is that correct?"
He gulped noticeably. "Ye, yeah, yes." He stuttered slowly going behind Rarity.
Rarity looked at Rainbow guiltily. "Thunderlane just decided to stop by for a visit to bring me lunch before he went back to work, he wasn't going to be gone long." Rarity said.
"Does lunch involve sucking on each others muzzles, that can't be very filling."
Rarity looked frightened for Thunderlane's sake. Rainbow Dash stood expecting an answer. "Please don't be mad Rainbow Dash, he was just about to leave."
"By the look of it, he wasn't leaving anytime soon."
"Rainbow Dash please don't do anything to punish him!" Rarity had a pleading look in her eye. Rainbow Dash just started laughing. She continued to laugh making the other two ponies stare at her half confused half scared.
Once Rainbow Dash was done she wiped a tear with her hoof. "I'm totally joking you guys, actually I'm sorry I interrupted. I would be a hypocrite if I yelled at Thunderlane for skipping out on some work time."
Thunderlane peered from behind Rarity. "So you're not mad?"
"No I'm not mad, but you should be going to work, I want to catch up with Rarity." Thunderlane nodded relaxing. He kissed Rarity on the cheek and left. Rarity stared at the doorway where he left. "That's quite a lunch you got there."
Rarity looked at her dreamily and blushed, coming out of her daze. "Yes he is quite a work of art, isn't he." Rarity focused on Rainbow Dash a little more. Her eye's widened. "You got your mane dyed!" Rarity rushed over and started touching Rainbows mane as if it would feel any different. "I love the color darling, it goes perfectly with my eyes."
Rainbow Dash rolled her eyes. "Yeah that's exactly why I got it."
"Well it looks lovely."
"Thanks, so what's been going on with you, besides stealing my weather team to have a make out session."
Rarity blushed. "Oh working on my new stallion suit design, inspired by your best weather patrol Pegasus. What about you, what's the 411?"
"Well I'm going out to dinner with Fire Streak tonight, but that's about it."
"Ooo what's planned?"
Rainbow Dash shrugged. "Just dinner as far as I know, but I let him plan the rest."
"Well you know what this calls for?" Rainbow Dash groaned. "A new dress!"
"Ug Rarity do we have to?"
"Yes darling, you want to look nice for your stallion, right?"
"Yes but does it really require, a new dress? I already have a dress."
Rarity chided her. "You can't have only one dress, you just can't. Let your friend Rarity help you."
Rainbow Dash sighed, defeated. "Fine, but it better be quick I don't want to be stuck here all day."
"Oh it will be more than quick."
***
"We are finished, and just in the knick of time, it's almost time for your date."
"Rarity, that took way longer than I thought." Rainbow Dash said.
"You can't rush perfection." Rarity stepped back from her art work to admire. Rainbow Dash stood in a silky red dress, that Rainbow Dash had to admit looked pretty good. It hugged her in all the right places, making her strong, lean body stand out. Not that she needed help doing that anyway. Rainbow Dash stepped off of the platform and admired herself in the mirror. "Thanks Rarity it really does look good."
Rarity beamed. "I'm happy to hear you say that. Now off you go, or you're going to be late."
Rainbow Dash nodded and was out the door. She flew over Ponyville admiring the town cast in a golden light from the setting sun. Rainbow Dash took a big breath in, and let it out. My life sure is awesome. She thought as she landed at the front of the restaurant they were supposed to meet at. As she was seated waiting for Fire Streak to appear she thought about their relationship. They had been dating for almost two months now and life couldn't be better. Fire Streak was definitely the most serious coltfriend she had ever had. Could I seriously be in love with him? As she thought this to herself a big ball of orange came barreling through the door. His wind swept mane sticking up in random places, his tie crooked, and a nervous look in his eye. Once he spotted Rainbow Dash he smiled and walked over to her.
"You look so beautiful." He said as soon as he had sat down.
Rainbow Dash smiled. "You look..." She let her sentence drag on.
"I know, I look awful, I was preparing some things and I totally lost track of time." He tried patting down his mane but only succeeded in ruffling it more.
"You look handsome as always, what were you preparing for?"
"Oh you'll see." Rainbow Dash raised an eyebrow at him but said nothing. The waiter came and took their order. Rainbow Dash took a sip of water and set her hoof on the table, then Fire Streak laid his hoof atop hers. She looked at him. He was looking at her passionately, intensely almost, as if he would never see her again.
She gave him a questioning look, as if asking why he was so concerned. He just shook his head and pressed her hoof harder. They stayed locked in that embrace until their food came and they were forced to eat. Their wasn't a lot of talking going on, which Rainbow Dash was fine with, it was nice to just absorb the company of your significant other. But Fire streak did break the silence. "You're amazing you know that? I have never been with a more amazing mare."
Rainbow Dash gave him that questioning look again. "Fire Streak why are you looking at me like that? Like you're going to lose me?" This was one of the few times Rainbow Dash wasn't thinking about herself, or anything other than the pony sitting right across from her.
Fire Streak shook his head. "It's just, you're way out of my league and yet you still decide to stay with me. You could have any stallion you want, but you choose me. I'm just scared you're going to run off with some stallion way better than me."
Rainbow Dash looked at him in disbelief. "What are you talking about? First of all when did you get the idea that I could get any stallion I want?"
Fire streak rolled his eyes. "Please, today at practice the guys were all over you, how do I know you won't find someone better and dump me?"
"Fire Streak, you are certifiably crazy. Why would I ever want to be with anypony besides the coolest, hottest, most amazing stallion in Equestria? If anybody was to leave in this relationship it would be you, because you could pick up any mare you wanted." Rainbow Dash squeezed his hoof. Fire Streak was looking at her as if she was the most amazing thing to ever come to this planet.
"I want to show you something." Fire Streak stood up and waited for Rainbow Dash to do the same. Once she stood up, he threw much more bits than was needed and led Rainbow Dash outside the restaurant. There was barely a speck of light of the sun left as Fire Streak led Rainbow Dash to a hill outside of Ponyville. Rainbow Dash stayed squeezed up to Fire's side, never letting their bodies be apart. It was a short walk to the destination and they got there within a matter of minutes.
Once Rainbow Dash saw it she was almost brought to tears, which is really saying something. There illuminated by candles was the words I LOVE YOU RAINBOW DASH, written with rose petals. Rainbow Dash turned to Fire who was looking at her with so much love it almost hurt. "I love you too, Fire Streak." She smashed her muzzle against his in the most passionate kiss either of them would ever share, and just stood there surrounded by each others love, not daring to part for a second. This was the moment Rainbow Dash knew she was going to spend the rest of her life with this stallion.
Flash had been a prankster his whole life. He could remember in early flight school, he would pull pranks on his classmates and friends. He had always loved a good prank. Even when he was the victim of one, he would always end up laughing anyway. Because of Flash's fun nature, he felt it would be natural to pull a few pranks on his marefriend, Twilight. Flash wasn't just a prankster, he was a hopeless romantic too. So of course he would have to end his pranking with something spectacular, to make it up to Twilight. Flash had the day off and was plotting his schemes on the train ride over. First he will start out small, then gradually get bigger and bigger as the day wears on. Yes this is a good plan. He thought as he exited the train into Ponyville. He trotted over to Twilights house and looked through the window. She had books everywhere, books on the floor, books on her back, and she was levitating at least 50 with her magic. Operation: Prank Twilight is a go.
Flash silently opened the door to the library and flew in. He didn't want to walk in because it was too noisy. He drifted behind Twilight, who was focusing on balancing the books on her back as well as the one's in her magical caress. Now's my chance. He got even closer to Twilight and screamed, "TWILIGHT!!!!" Books went flying everywhere, Twilight had jumped when she heard Flash scream and tripped on some books on the ground, where she lay panting and looking half angry half startled.
She was panting as she got up. "Flash what is wrong with you, I try to get the library cleaned up and you just make it more messy!"
"But baby, aren't you happy to see me?" Flash said with a pouty face.
Twilights expression softened. "Yes I am happy to see you." She gave him a peck on the cheek and started cleaning up the books she had just dropped. Flash helped too, and within a few minutes the library was clean. "Thanks for helping me Flash, even though you were part of the problem."
"Hey I just wanted to have some fun. You can't blame a guy for goofing around." He said with a shrug. Twilight just shook her head.
"Before we get going for the day, I need to take a quick shower, and study the light rays of the sun a little before we go. Be right back." She gave him a peck on the cheek and trotted up the stairs.
Hmm... She's going to look at sunrays. That must involve her telescope. Phase two of my master plan. Flash floated up to the ledge above the library on which her telescope was seated. He looked around and spotted an inkwell. He picked it up and dipped his wing in it. He slowly brushed the substance on the rim of the telescope. Her returned the inkwell and cleaned his wing in the kitchen. Twilight returned looking primed and polished.
"Okay just let me jot down a few notes for the day and we can head out." Flash nodded and waited for the hilarity to start. Twilight flew up to the ledge with Flash behind her. She prepared a blank page in her notes, and took the quill held in her magic. She pressed her right eye on the telescope. Without pulling away she wrote down notes with her magic, and was soon done. When she pulled away a dark ring was around her right eye.
Flash tried to contain his giggles. She gave him a quizzical look.
"What's so funny Flash?" She said quirking an eyebrow above her vandalized eye.
Flash almost lost his composure, or what was left of it anyway. "Nothing love, you just look very cute today." He chewed his lip, trying to look away at his marefriend's painted face.
"Most coltfreinds don't giggle when they think their marefriend is cute. Flash, what is going on?"
Flash couldn't hold it any longer. He burst into a fit a laughter clutching his lungs. "Why don't you look in the mirror, bulls eye."
"Bulls eye?" She flew off the ledge and to a mirror hanging on the library wall. When she saw herself, she became furious. "Flash, what is on my face? Whatever it is it better come out of my coat!" She started rubbing frantically at her blackened eye, only smearing it more. "Flash what is this?"
"Calm down captain hook, it's just ink." Flash went into the kitchen and dampened a rag. He returned to his furious marefriend. Gently padding it around her eye, the ink slowly came out of her coat. "There all better." Before she could turn away or yell at him some more he gently placed his mouth on hers. She was stubborn and refused to kiss back, her resolve slowly melted as he pecked her with small tempting kisses on her neck, cheeks, and face. She slowly started kissing back, but Flash pulled back. "So what do you want to do today, my princess?"
She raised an eyebrow. "Your princess? I'm the whole kingdom’s princess."
"Well can the whole kingdom do this?" He pulled her head in and kissed her passionately.
She smiled, her purple eyes gleaming. "Point taken. And I have no clue about what I want to do today. Any suggestions?"
Flash put an orange hoof to his chin. "Hmm... We could go to the park." Twilight smiled.
A few minutes later Twilight and her goofy companion arrived at the park. It was a gorgeously sunny day, there wasn't a single cloud in the sky and not the tiniest bit of cold. The couple decided to walk down the winding path to the pond. Flash's wing was lightly draped against hers rubbing slow soft circles on her back. Twilight leaned into her stallion, enjoying the feel of his muscular body pressed against her small, lean one. While Twilight was enjoying her company, Flash was plotting his next prank. Hmm, maybe I should push her in the pond. No, No that wouldn't work it would look too deliberate on my part. I will have to make it look like an accident. If only I knew how... As Flash was thinking about his plan the pond came into view. There was several ponies there already. Young to old ponies flocked to the pond to cool off from the summers heat. Suddenly Snails flew through the air and cannon balled right in the center of the pond. Flash looked up to see a rope swing hanging from one of the taller trees. Perfect. He thought.
"Hey Twilight, you want to go on the rope swing?"
Twilight looked at the shaking wooden platform that wobbled when someone swung into the pond. "I think I'll pass, I don't really feel like getting wet today." Flash put on his pouty face.
"Please Twili, it will be a lot of fun!" As if to prove his point Flash climbed onto the platform and swung of the swing. Bellowing a mighty battle cry as he flew through the air. He made a perfect cannon ball and climbed out of the pond. His wet mane was plastered to his neck and face. His muscles gleamed as beads of water ran down him. Twilight couldn't help but notice the other mares keeping an attentive eye on her coltfriend. Twilight levitated a towel and draped it over her coltfriend to try and hide his very masculine body. He shook it off. "What's the matter Twi? You don't like your coltfriend getting a little attention?" He shook his mane dispelling some of the water. He had a cocky grin pasted on his face.
"No, no not at all. You just seemed sort of chilly. That's all." Flash raised an eyebrow at her.
"Chilly? It's like 95 degrees out here Twi. In fact I think you should take a dip." Before Twilight could even react she was lifted onto Flash's back and was galloping towards the platform."
"FLASH PUT ME DOWN RIGHT NOW!" She started hitting his back but could manage to pull herself off. They reached the top of the platform where Flash bucked Twilight right into the aqua pool.
As Twilight splashed into the cool body of water, an idea formed into her head. She slowly bobbed to the surface to see her coltfriend laughing hysterically on top of the platform. She padded to the shore her purple coat glistening. Instead of getting mad she slowly sauntered her way over to the nearest stallion. Like all of the other stallions at the pond he was staring intently at her lean celestial body. "How did you like that big guy?" She winked at the star struck stallion.
"I.. I... Liked it a lot!" Twilight giggled cutely and punched his arm lightly.
"Oh stop you're just saying that!" Twilight said rubbing against this unknown stallion. As soon as Flash released what his marefriend was doing he immediately stopped laughing and flew by her side.
"No I really did like it, it was so hot!" Twilight giggled again and stroked his side with her hoof.
"Well you're not so bad yourself." In the midst of Twilights flirting the stallion was pulled away from her enchanting grasp.
"What are you doing with my fillyfriend?' Flash looked about ready to punch the much bigger stallion.
"Hey bro, calm down she came up to me!" The stallion looked angrily at Flash and Twilight saw where this was going.
"Fellas Fellas calm down, I was just talking with this nice gentlepony. Nothing to it, lets go Flash." She pulled her colt friend away from the other stallion.
Flash looked at his fillyfriend. "What are you trying to do Twilight, get me in a fight?"
"How was I getting you into a fight, you chose to stand up to him."
"Well, what else was I supposed to do? I couldn't just stand there and watch him violate you with his eyes!" Flash started to angrily walk away, but Twilight caught up to him with a guilty look on her face.
"I'm sorry Flash, I shouldn't have flirted with that guy, I know you were only trying to protect me." She gave him a peck on the cheek. Flash's hard face slowly dissolved.
"I shouldn't have acted like a jerk and thrown you into the pond, I guess I got what's coming." Flash and Twilight started to walk down the path away from the pond.
Twilight chuckled. "Yeah, you should have seen the way those mares looked at you. I can't believe somepony is allowed to look at somepony else like that in public!"
"Are you kidding Twilight? All the stallions at the pond where glued to your cutie mark! Including me!"
Twilight laughed. "Can you believe us?"
"No, I can't believe how I ended up with you! Why would you go out with a chump like me, especially now that you're a princess and you could get anyone you wanted." Flash looked down and sighed. His head was brought up by a purple hoof.
"You are the single most amazing stallion a mare could ask for, and if you say one more bad thing about yourself I will break up with you. Understood?"
Flash looked at her. "Yes ma'am."
"Good." She pulled him into a loving kiss. She deepened the kiss and wrapped her hooves around him. A couple colts walked by them and made disgusted faces.
"Get a room!" One of them said. Twilight pulled back and looked at the little colt.
"Are you sure you want to tell a princess to get a room?" The colt backed away looking scared now.
"I am so sorry, Princess Twilight!" The colt scampered away leaving the happy couple laughing and kissing. Flash looked at his marefriend,"I love you so much."
Soarin' hadn't always been popular with ponies. Mares specifically. In school you would identify him as a good looking nerd who didn't have enough confidence to become popular, but could have easily, if he tried. But soon Soarin's popularity increased and once he became a wonderbolt he was a celebrity. He has only gotten more popular, especially with mares. He's been on several magazine covers and has many posters, showing off his muscled form. Soarin' however is still they nerdy shy colt, that gets good grades and shies away from attention. Since becoming a wonderbolt he has learned how to deal with the paparazzi without being mean, or forceful.
Fluttershy knew all this already, she had grown up with him. She had always thought he was cute but being even more shy than he was, she never had the courage to tell him. Fluttershy woke in Soarin's embrace, her eyes fluttered open to see the chiseled face of her coltfriend. He was snoring softly, making him seem so innocent, but from the events that had transpired last night she knew he was anything from innocent. She smiled at her thoughts and slowly peeled herself from him. She walked downstairs to prepare the animals food for the day, Angel was stopping his foot angrily at her as she prepped his hoof crafted meal.
"You know Angel, Soaring' doesn't like it when you get impatient, and neither do I for that matter." She continued to stir his kibble adding a little bit of sugar that he loves. At the mention of Soarin's name, the small bunny got even angrier. The moment Soarin' had been wheeled through that cottage door Angle had been jealous. He saw Soarin' as a nuisance that should be eliminated, but being at the small stature that he is, nothing had really worked. He watched as she set his food on the table and lifted him up on the bar stool. He looked at his food and turned away crossing his arms in disapproval. "Please eat your food Angel bunny, it's good for you, I even put a little extra sugar on top." He looked at his food and finally gave in to the delicious looking temptation. It was so good that he didn't even notice his mortal enemy enter the room.
Fluttershy smiled when he entered the room, he sat down on the stool next to Angel bunny and patted his head. "How's it going little guy?" Angle gave him a dirty look and returned to his kibble. Soarin' didn't notice the bunny's bad intentions and returned his focus back to Fluttershy. "How did you sleep last night?" He asked her.
She smiled at him knowingly, "Well I was so exhausted, I slept like a foal." Soarin' grinned at her. "What do you want for breakfast?" She asked.
"You don't have to make anything, why don't we go out and eat?" He suggested.
"Oh", she looked surprised. "We could do that if you wanted, are you sure you're feeling up to it, you might still feel a bit tired from your injuries."
He raised an eyebrow at her. "Did that slow me down last night?"
He said it in such a way that It made her laugh. "No I guess it didn't, okay lets go out and eat."
After Fluttershy had fed the rest of the animals the couple set out. It was a quiet day in Ponyville, not many ponies seemed to be doing anything, but as always, Sugar Cube Corner was open. They had just entered town and not a sound was to be heard, except the birds chirping and a few ponies chatting. Soarin' and Fluttershy were about to make their way towards Sugar Cube Corner when they heard a rumble. Fluttershy let out a squeal and jumped behind her coltfriend, suddenly a huge cloud of dust surrounded them along with feminine voices hollering at them. Fluttershy looked past Soarin' to see what was going on.
What she saw surprised her. A mob of mares from all over Ponyville was surrounding them. They didn't seem to notice the meek yellow mare behind their object of affection. Soarin' looked at the mares in shock but his expression soon became apologetic. He looked at his mare friend.
"I'm sorry Shy, this will only take a sec." He turned and addressed the formidable group of mares that had accumulated in the past thirty seconds. "Hi, how are all you lovely mares doing?" There was a huge eruption of squeals and 'I love you's', heard from the crowd, this did not make Fluttershy comfortable. "I would love to stay and chat but I am going out to eat with someone, I will be seeing you." Before Soarin' could try and break through the mob of mares a lavender hoof stopped him. He looked to see Star Reporter.
Star Reporter was the number one journalist and interviewer Ponyville has ever had. She manages to get information that no other pony could do before. There was something about her green and pink curls that just made you want to tell her everything. This was why she was one of the highest paid ponies in Ponyville. "Hello, Soarin', can I ask you a few questions?"
Soarin' sighed. "I can't really talk right now Star, I'm going to eat."
She gave him an award winning smile. "Just one question that's all."
He rolled his eyes. "Fine."
"Who are you going to breakfast with?" She stared at him intently telling him that she wasn't going to let him go until he answered.
Fluttershy poked her head around her coltfriend. Soarin' sighed once again and said, "This is Fluttershy, she is the mare I'm going to breakfast with." Soarin' placed his wing over Fluttershy's back. "Now if you could excuse us." As he was pushing past Star Reporter he heard the snap of a camera and winced.
The couple ran like mad to lose the mob of mares who attempted to follow them. They had to take a detour but eventually lost them. They burst into Sugar Cube Corner breathless. Ms. Cake looked at them confused.
"Are you alright. dears?"
The couple recovered slightly, Fluttershy smiled kindly. "We're fine, thanks for asking."
She raised her eyebrow. "Well would you like anything?"
Soarin' walked up to the counter. "Can we get two bowls of carrot oatmeal, with a side of fruit."
Ms. Cake smiled. "Coming right up."
The couple chose a table in the far corner and sat down. Fluttershy attempted to fix her windblown hair that had been disheveled in the mad dash to chase away dozens of screaming mares. Fluttershy sighed. Will being Soarin's marefriend always be like this? As if reading Fluttershy's thoughts Soarin put his hoof over hers. "I am so sorry Shy, this happens to me a lot, I didn't think it would be as bad here in Ponyville, I guess I was wrong. Though there was less mares than usual."
Fluttershy gave him a small smile. "You sound disappointed."
He laughed. "No, No, I'm not disappointed." He turned serious again. "Shy I really am sorry I got you all mixed up in this mess, and then Star Reporter showed up..." Fluttershy stopped him with a quiet shush.
"It's fine Soarin' I don't care about all that, as long as you are with me I am happy."
Soarin' felt his heart well up in affection. He couldn't understand how he could love a pony so much. Fluttershy gently leaned across the table and pressed her lips to his. Fluttershy typically didn't like to show too much affection in public, especially with her special somepony, but that didn't matter right now. Her kiss became more frantic, she leaned completely over the table using her hoof to press his head closer to hers. This was by far the most scandalous thing Fluttershy had ever done in public. Soarin' had no complaints of course, his only concern was that some paparazzi was watching and them getting a raunchy picture and a Ludacris headline in one of the cities tabloids .Suddenly the passionate couple heard a voice clear their throat above them. They pulled apart to see Ms. Cake holding two bowls of oatmeal looking uncomfortable.
"I didn't know you had it in you Fluttershy!" She set down the couples food and left. Fluttershy was blushing with the realization of what she had just done. Did I just kiss a world famous wonderbolt in public? Fluttershy felt all the heat in her face and ears.
Soarin' smiled as he noticed Fluttershy's reaction. Can she get any cuter? Just as this thought passed Fluttershy sneezed in the most adorable way possible, Soarin' shook his head. No she can't. They dug in to their delicious breakfast, the oatmeal was just right and had that delicious tang of the carrots. Soarin' was wolfing down his food, turns out making out with your fillyfriend takes a real toil, plus Soarin' eats like a teenage colt. Fluttershy gently placed the spoon in her mouth and ate quietly like everything else she does. She smiled as she watched Soarin' enjoy his food so much. She found herself staring at his facial expression as the flavors overcame his faced. She longed to kiss him again but knew that she shouldn't have too much of a good thing or it might lead to trouble. Soarin' noticed her looking at him and said: "What?"
"Nothing you just have a little food on your face that's all." Fluttershy smiled gently.
"Would you mind getting it for me?" He asked seductively.
"I wouldn't mind at all." Fluttershy picked up a paper napkin and ran it over the corner of his mouth. She saw the form appear on his face when she was done.
he gave her a pouty look. "That's not what I meant Shy."
She smiled. "I know what you meant, but we are in public and you are a celebrity. We wouldn't want to get caught would we?"
His face suddenly became sad. “I'm sorry that you even have to think that, why would any mare want to date me other than to get famous too? If not, who would put up with all of the drama? You know sometimes I wish I wasn't a wonderbolt."
Fluttershy's expression softened to look at him. "Well for one, I know a mare sitting right across from you who would put up with dating a celebrity, and two we both know that you love being a wonderbolt, it's your life's dream and you're living it. Soarin' I wouldn't leave you even if we had a huge horde of mares everywhere we go. I love you and that's enough to keep me around."
He looked at her with tears in his eyes. "Fluttershy how did I find you in this crazy world we live in? I must be the luckiest stallion alive."
Fluttershy felt the tears well up in her eyes as well. Instead of replying she gently leaned over and pressed her lips against his. His eyes closed as he enjoyed the sensation of her soft lips, but all too soon she pulled away. "Let's go home." He said. From then on their relationship has been growing stronger and stronger. There is always somehow a mob of mares whenever Soarin' is out in public but he handles it like a pro in Fluttershy's opinion. Angel is still working over how to destroy Soarin's presence, but he's just a tiny bunny after all.
Lucky tried to resist against his restraints but they seemed to get tighter the more he struggled.
A big burly stallion with matted brown fur and a wild looking white mane looked down on him as they dragged him away from Sugar Cube corner. "You're not getting away from us this time, you still owe us from the last time we were sent to drag your sorry hide to the boss. Rib Cracker still has a twisted muzzle because of you."
The gag in Lucky Clovers mouth prevented him from saying anything but he shot daggers with his eyes anyway. He tried to twist so that he could walk with his own hooves, instead of being dragged on the rough cobblestone street. They led him through alleyways farther and farther away from his party at Sugar Cube corner. He looked mournfully at the glowing lights of the party getting dimmer and dimmer the farther he got. He thought he would have been safe in Ponyville, it was probably the most innocent town in Equestria. The Witness protection lawyers said that it was the best place for him to go, but they found him. They always did.
After a good half hour of dragging on the streets of Ponyville they ended up in a hidden doorway in an alley on the shadier side of Ponyville. If Ponyville had a shady side. Once they had entered the smell of cigars wafted into Lucky's nose. The room was dimly lit with only one lantern on the far side of the room. In the center was a pool table where several gruff stallions who were playing a game of cutthroat. At the head of the table sat a dark green stallion with an ice blue short cut mane. He had a scar running from his right ear to the corner of his mouth. His steely gray eyes found their way to Lucky. He gestured for the stallions to stop playing their game, which they didn't seem happy about. One of them with a muzzle that looked like a pressurized can that had pop then been turned to a 90 degree angle said: "Look who decides to show up, our old friend Lucky. You come back for one more beatin'?"
Lucky would have replied with a witty comeback about him being forced to attend this get together, but seeing as there was a dirty rag in his mouth he couldn't fulfill his wishes. "You know I kept the souvenir you gave me last time." Rib Cracker said gesturing to his muzzle. "Now you can bet your sorry ass, we're going to do a lot worse." The Stallion started to approach but a grunt from the head stallion stopped him.
"Now Rib Cracker we wouldn't want to be rude to our guest." The head stallion stood from his former sitting position, revealing a bubble, on his rump. Lucky gulped. This is not how he had planned his evening. The stallion approached him calmly his scar glinting in the dim lighting of the cavern."I'm glad you could make it on such short notice. Oh that's right there was no notice. I find it amusing how you thought you could hide from us. Equestria is only so big. Although we did have to make temporary quarters in this dump, it will all pay off in the end."
The stallion removed his gag letting it fall to the ground. "What do you want with me? Haven't I already played enough of your stupid little game. I told you I don't know anything about the shipment, I quite that line of work long ago."
The blue maned stallion looked at him. "Listen Clover, do you know how much money a shipment of this kind could bring in? I could out buy all the other rats trying to get a spot in the top. I know you were the last one to see it before it was shipped off to some other part of Equestria. Now I might spare your life if you tell me."
"Listen I was only a ship bound, an apprentice at best, my boss never let me look at the orders. I have no clue where the shipment was going or where it is now. And if you ask me, you should probably go into another line of work. Importing illegal magical bubbles is neither profitable or masculine. Maybe you could go into selling beauty supplies, I know from the look of your goons there in good demand."
"Listen you little shit, I didn't ask you what you thought of my magical bubble business. If I get this shipment I will have the monopoly over every enchanted soap mixture in all of Equestria!"
Lucky looked at this guy like he was crazy, which he was. "Why don't you ask my boss he's the one who handled all the shipments, I just prepared for the voyage. What's your name by the way? We've met so many times, I think it's time for a proper introduction. I'll begin, Hi I'm Lucky Clover, I was formerly a ship hand but now I bake. I currently reside in Ponyville, I have lived many places due to having to run away from a group of bubble smugglers. Now you go, tell me about yourself."
"The only thing you need to know about me," He sneered. "Is that I will cut your throat in a matter of seconds if you slip up. And my name is Bubble Blower, but you can call me Bone. As for your boss, he seemed to have no idea about the shipment. On a completely unrelated note, I heard he was found washed up on a beach somewhere, with three bullets in his head. Now if you don't tell me what you know, I'm afraid you won't be returning to your party."
Lucky heard a click behind his head. He turned to see the barrel of a shotgun, he felt it press against his temple. Since Lucky honestly didn't know anything, and if he did he would never turn it over to these bastards, he decided element of surprise is his only utility at the moment. He suddenly bucked with all his might, catching the two guards squarely in the chests.He then head butted Bone before he could decipher what was happening. The rest of the stallions advanced. Lucky used the restraints on his front hooves to wrap around the neck of one of the goons, then using the grip to fling him into the mob of stallions. He knocked several over but more were advancing he would soon be overwhelmed. He started bucking wildly keeping the below average intelligence, group of stallions at bay. He heard a bark from the floor. "Get him you fools!" Bone clambered up from the floor.
The stallions grabbed his shoulders. To keep his hind end subdued one of the stallions kicked his back leg inducing a sickening crunch. Lucky screamed out in pain as his ankle broke. He fell to the floor, dark spots dancing in his vision. The last thing he saw before he blacked out was Bone's scar looming over him, smiling."
*** The party was going great! The music was blaring, the cake tasted delicious, and Pinkie had a handsome stallion waiting for her in the back! She was about to go bring him a piece of their delicious cake but she was whisked away by Twilight who seemed overly excited. Sure it was great Lucky had a new job, but she didn't think Twilight would be this enthusiastic.
The purple mare was grinning from ear to ear. She could barely be heard over the music. "I think Jack's showing his toes!"
Pinkie looked at her quizzically. "Who's Jack? And what are toes?"
Twilight shook her head, yelling even louder this time. "I think Flash is going to propose!" Her eyes beamed pure happiness at her.
Pinkie could help but share her excitement. "That's great, what makes you think that?" She could feel her friends bubbliness starting to affect her too, she started grinning.
"He's been being super romantic lately, taking me out to dinner more often. He keep saying stuff like 'bringing our relationship to the next level' I don't know if it means he's going to propose or we are going to buy a dog or something. But I think we're finally getting to that stage in our relationship.
Pinkie smiled thinking of her own relationship. Her and Lucky had only been "Dating" for a week but she felt that the connection between them was strong. They had yet to go on an actual true date, yet they had kissed and had come quite close to doing other things that she felt the week they had spent together had been a life time. "I'm really super duper excited for you!"
"Thanks Pinkie, sorry I kinda stole you away but I had to tell someone." Twilight smiled.
"No problem Twi, I'm really excited for you." Pinkie slipped away from the bubbling mare to go find Lucky Clover. But before she could get to the back room she was stopped by streams of Rainbow and Fire. She looked up and saw Rainbow Dash running or rather flying away, giggling from a very determined stallion.
Pinkie smiled at them. Hoping they wouldn't knock down any of the decorations. Suddenly Dash made a U- turn landing right next to Pinkie Pie in a very controlled effort to slow down, which she barely managed. Fire Streak wasn't so lucky. In an attempt to follow Rainbows course he made the U- turn and tried landing right next to Dash. Unfortunately he had too much speed and knocked into her sending them sprawling in a fit of giggles. Pinkie walked up to the tangled ball of wings and hooves, looking down to make sure her friend was alright.
"Are you guys okay, looked like you hit pretty hard."
Rainbow looked up at her panting. "Yeah Pinkie were fine, just wanted to have a race to see who could----." Her sentence was cut short with more giggling because Fire Streak had started kissing her neck. Pinkie shook her head in happiness for her friend and walked away. I'm glad Rainbow found a stallion like him, I haven't seen her this happy in a long time. She thought as she once again tried to make her way to the back room. Lucky was probably wondering where she was. As she approached the door she saw a couple leaning against the door, kissing.
"Hello, I really don't want to ruin your lovely time but I really really need to get in the back so if you could just step aside and continue elsewhere that would be super duper fantastic." The couple broke apart. Revealing their lipstick stained faces.
"Fluttershy?!" The yellow mare blushed, like she was just now realizing that she had been making out in public... again.
"Sorry Pinkie Pie we'll get out of your way." She grabbed the stallions hoof.
"Wow, Flutters I didn't know you had it in you." Before Fluttershy could hide in her mane or try to hide in the crowd Pinkie shouted: "You go girl!" Fluttershy dragged the stallion away, which looked suspiciously like one of the wonderbolts.
Pinkie was about to go into the back room when she felt a dainty tap on her shoulder. Pinkie turned to see Rarity with a black stallion at her side. "This party is wonderful Pinkie, well done. Me and Thunderlane are enjoying it very much." Rarity's smile beamed at her. She gently leaned on Thunderlane, who in turn put his hoof around her pulling her closer.
Pinkie smiled back at them, wanting more than ever to go and kiss Lucky like he had never been kiss before. “I’m glad you’re enjoying the party, it’s my pleasure. I mean who wouldn’t want to celebrate a pony getting a new job?!?
“Yes well, the party is lovely. Me and Thunderlane were wondering where the bathroom is, I seemed to have misplaced it.” Rarity looked a little tipsy on her hooves. Pinkie realized she wasn’t leaning on Thunderlane to be affectionate she was leaning on him because she was drunk. Very unlike Rarity.
“It’s over in the corner.” She gestured to the far end of the room.
“Thank you so much, darling.” She sauntered off with Thunderlane right behind her.
As pinkie watched her friend try to find the bathroom, she noticed another one of her friends being very unlike herself. Applejack was draped across one of the tables, feeding a piece of chocolate cake to a beaming white stallion. She kept giggling like a school filly whenever she talked, she couldn’t seem to take her eyes off of the stallion. That might be a medical problem. Pinkie thought. She walked up to the adoring couple, waving her hoof in between their faces. Applejack seemed to snap out of it.
“Oh uh, hey sugarcube. The party’s going great, I’m sure having’ one heck of a time.”
Pinkie smirked. “Yup sure looks like it. Well keep enjoying the party. Oh by the way, congratulations on moving to Ponyville, Burning Love.” She gave him a wink and went the cake table. She grabbed a slice of fantastically delicious cake and push into the backroom. She looked to the spot where she had left him but he was gone.
She looked all around the kitchen but he didn’t seem to be there. Pinkies tail twitched and her right ear started flopping up and down, her whole body started shuttering. Pinkie felt an overwhelming sense of dread. “He’s gone.”
***
Lucky awoke in a dimly lit room filled with half empty boxes. When Lucky sat up he noticed the bars around him. He was in a cage. Surprisingly they didn’t kill him, Lucky didn’t know why, it definitely wasn’t out of the kindness of their hearts. When he tried to stand he yelped in pain and collapsed. His back leg was in a rough splint, definitely broken. Again, he wondered why they would help him at all. He looked more closely at the boxes. He could see bottles of bubbles with weird labeling. One said “Grow an extra pair of ears!” Another said, “Fall in love instantly with just a blow of the magic wand!” Lucky shook his head, wondering how his luck could be so bad. He wanted more than anything to go back to his party and wrap Pinkie Pie in a kiss. I’ll be lucky if I ever see her again.
His ears twitched as he heard the door open. Bone walked in looking optimistic. Lucky saw a knot on the top his head. He approached the cage with a smirk plastered on his face. “How does it feel to be behind bars? Not the best feeling is it?”
Lucky sneered at him. “What do you want? Why haven't you killed me already?”
Bone raised his eyebrow. “If that is what you prefer, than I can make arrangements, but I have something else planned.”
“Oh yeah? Like what?”
The green stallion smiled, making his scar shudder. “You got fight in ya kid. The way you took down half have my colts while tied at the hooves.” He said it like a question. “That’s impressive. And by talking to you I can tell you have your wits about you. I think you could be a valuable part of my team, you could be my right hand stallion.”
Lucky was filled with disgust. “Why would I ever help you? You have terrorized me since I was a colt!” He spit.
Bone looked at him sadly shaking his head. “I was really hoping you would take up my offer. Well I guess I’m going to have to kill you.” Lucky felt the dread weigh on him. He really wouldn’t ever see Pinkie ever again.
“Can I at least get something to eat? I’m starving.” Lucky asked feeling his stomach rumble, also wanting to postpone his death.
Bone looked at him. “I couldn’t possibly see how you could be hungry. you’ve only been in here a few hours.” A few hours. That could mean they have sent a lookout for him, but he doubted they would find him in time. Bone whistled and half a dozen stallions poured in, each carrying weapons. “Lucky has decided not to join in our business, you know what to do.”
Bone left the room. Obviously not stallion enough to watch his enemy be killed. One of the stallions open the door to his cage. Lucky lunged at them knocking the first stallion down, but the others quickly overwhelmed him holding him by his legs. One of the stallions approached him. His horn sparked a dark red, it was obviously a lethal spell. He braced himself for the spell closing his eyes. It would all be over in a moment. He then heard a muffled scream, the door slammed forcing Lucky to open his eyes. What he saw was nothing short of a miracle.
Pinkie led in a battered and bruised Bone, tied with ropes and gagged. A group came in through the door, he recognized all of Pinkie’s friends and obviously their colt friends. The stallions that were about to kill him were in too much shock to do anything. Then an orange stallion with a blue mane stood over Bone. “In the name of the royal guard, I put you under arrest for the illegal possession and distribution of magical bubbles and other soapy concoctions.”
Once the stallions came to their senses they started advancing on the group. That’s when twilight stepped up. Her horn glowed. A flash of magenta went through the room and Lucky blacked out.
He woke to gentle kisses on his neck. His eyes slowly cracked open. Looming over him was a pink on pink mare with an adorable worried expression. Once she saw him waking she wrapped her hooves around him.
“Thank god you’re okay! I was so worried.” Her words were muffled because her face was buried into Lucky’s chest.
“You’re cute when you’re worried.” Lucky smiled.
Pinkie lifted her face to look at him. “Now is not the time to be admiring my anxiety! I was worried sick about you!” He wrapped his hooves around her pulling her on the bed with her. “What happened? Where did the stallions and Bone go?”
Pinkie grinned at him. “Once I discovered you weren't at the party I immediately told Twilight, who cast a tracking spell. The stallions that captured you weren't the brightest but they did manage to cast a distortion spell that made finding you tricky, that’s why it took so long. I’m just sad we didn’t get there sooner.”
Lucky wrapped her even closer hugging her to his chest. “Well I’m glad you got there when you did.”
“Me too. By the way, who were those guys?”
He sighed. “I used to be a ship hand near Las Pegasus. I was preparing a ship full of illegal magical bubbles. Of course I didn’t know what was in it at the time, but my boss did. Once we sent the ship on it’s way, a group of stallions came. They asked where their shipment was. We told them we had already shipped it. They were furious. I just learned that my old boss was killed. I've been on the run ever since.
“I’m so sorry Lucky, I had no idea. I was just so scared when you weren’t in the kitchen. My Pinkie sense was tingling so bad and---.” Lucky shushed her.
“Hey, it’s over now. Those guys are behind bars, no need to worry.”
Pinkie looked up at him and he saw fear in her eyes, not a very common emotion for Pinkie. “Will you have to leave again?”
