Hi again everybody, Queen baby here. Hope you all enjoyed chapter seven. And I hope you guys will all enjoy chapter eight as well. Today's topic will be wing boners. Lol. In this chapter I will introduce the other ponies, including Scootaloo. Tell me if I need to work on anything or if you like it. Thanks and enjoy. Again I own nothing from MLP.

Inside a warm, cozy and happy cottage laid two ponies and one bunny, sleeping peacefully in a bed. Fluttershy did not stir an inch as she slept curled up in a ball, lying on her side. She had a look of utter peace, as it traced her soft features, as she was enveloped in a pair of warm arms. She seemed unaware of the very loud snoring coming from both her bunny and her fellow pony.

Rainbow Dash was in a deep sleep. She snoozed contently as she spooned the smaller pegasus. At feeling the soft warmth in her arms, she hugged her friend closer. She even started nuzzling her friend's ear. A smile could be seen forming on a yellow face at being cuddled and nuzzled.

Angel Bunny slept soundly, his blanket wrapped messily around his little body. His ears flickered ever so slightly as a light breeze flew in through the window. His little whiskers twitched at the tickling sensation. He swept at the air with his front paws, a frown growing on his face. He tried to hide his face by flipping over. He unknowingly rolled off of the pillow and landed on top of a rainbow head.

Rainbow Dash lifted her head up abruptly at feeling something hit her on the top of her head. She looked from side to side comically blinking in surprise, seeing a blur of white and green in her vision. Angel held on with a painful grip as his field of vision was filled with every color of the rainbow, his green blanket slipping off of him. He thought there was a tornado hitting his home.

Finally Rainbow Dash stopped shaking her head, feeling something pulling her mane. She took a glance up to see a fluffy white tail land on her muzzle. She winched as strong little paws swiped at her face, as Angel tried to regain his balance. The rudely awakened pegasus pushed the creature off her nose with a hoof. Angel landed upside down and rolled onto his back. He was now in a pink mane as he looked up quite angrily at the blue pony. Rainbow Dash was about to chew out the little guy when Fluttershy awoke and quickly turned over.

"Oh, Angel! Did my poor little baby fall out of his spot while he was asleep? My poor little guardian angel. You can be such an active sleeper." Fluttershy cooed as she held and cuddled the little rabbit. He fought her affections and squeezed out of her hold. He straightened out his fur and stomped out of the bed and down the stairs, not even sparing a passing glance.

Fluttershy just continued propping herself up on her elbows and smiled softly. "Oh, my little Angel Bunny can be so grumpy on the morning." Rainbow scoffed and lay back down. She pulled Fluttershy into another hug as her blue wing draped over her. She rested her head on top of the pink mane as she blew nonchalantly into the yellow ear.

"That pesky rabbit of yours is always grumpy Flutters. It's like he always has a carrot up his…" Fluttershy turned herself around so she was laying on her back and facing her friend. "Rainbow! Please don't talk about my animals that way. Especially Angel. He does a lot for me. He is my best friend." Fluttershy defended. She shied away when she called her bunny her best friend. She wasn't really thinking when she said that.

Rainbow Dash pulled back her resting head and looked hurt. Her eyes got bigger as she made a small pout, her ears drooping, "Really? I thought I was your best friend Shy?" she turned her head away to hide the hurt she felt. Fluttershy instantly felt terrible for hurting her friend's feelings as she propped herself up again and cuddled into the pegasus' neck.

"Oh no Rainbow, you are my best friend. What I meant was that Angel is my best animal friend. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. That is the last thing I wanted to do. Please don't be sad Dash. I will just cry my eyes out if you're sad." She started rubbing her face all over the blue furred neck.

Rainbow Dash brightened at the words, clearing up her confusion. She wrapped her hooves over the frantic pony and rolled over on to her back. Fluttershy eeped with a look of shock as she was put on top of her blue friend. Her mumbled apologies stopped and her blush started as Rainbow Dash started nuzzling her softly under her chin, "Oh good. I was about to say, how can that bunny be a cooler friend than me? I feel much better." Rainbow placed her front hooves behind her head and closed her eyes. She just rested and enjoyed the early morning. She loved the softness of the pillow and bed. She enjoyed the crisp morning air and the sweet smell of flowers and honey that were emitted from her shy friend. Most of all she absolutely loved feeling Fluttershy stretched out against her body.

It felt so comforting and exciting at the same time. The only feeling she could compare it to, was the feeling she got when flying. Like how the world seemed to speed up and slow down all at the same time. Being able to make such close contact with Fluttershy sent her heart soaring. "Is this what love feels like?" the resting pegasus wondered inwardly. Fluttershy kept her warm and comfy in all the right places, like the softest and sweetest blanket. Yellow legs were sprawled out to the sides of a strong blue body.

Fluttershy felt her heart race at being on top of Rainbow Dash like this. They were so impossibly close to each other. She felt her cheeks fire up as her entire frame rose and fell with each breath Rainbow Dash made. She took in a sharp breath as she saw Dash smile, feeling her rainbow tail snake around her thigh and blend in with her own pink one. She had no idea what even to think. This was like a dream come true. "Am I dreaming? This can't be real." She thought. And what drove her more crazy was the fact that Rainbow Dash looked so cool and collected, as if she wasn't cuddling so intimately. Then again, Dash was always so good at playing cool.

Fluttershy squeed as she felt a blue hoof pet her face, she looked to see Rainbow Dash still had her eyes closed and had that confident grin plastered to her face. "Does she know what she is doing to me? Rainbow is driving me crazy! Fluttershy, you need to take control of yourself. You don't want to scare her away with your forcefulness."

Rainbow Dash opened one eye to see her friend looking quite confused. But an excited sort of confused, "She is just too cute. And I am the one making her act this way. I can definitely have fun with this." She playfully thought. Fluttershy didn't like the way the blue pony was looking at her. Or maybe she did. Whichever the answer, she knew she was in for something.

Rainbow Dash's smile turned into a smirk as she opened both eyes and raised a brow, "You comfortable up there Shy?" she said in a saucy voice. Fluttershy felt her heart beat even faster at the tone and the look she was getting. She didn't know how to handle it all, "I uh, um, ah, I…" Rainbow's smirk turned into a crooked smile, "Let me make you more comfortable Fluttershy."

With that last remark, she flipped her over and pinned her down on her back. Fluttershy felt her racing heart stop in their change in positions. She felt a weird sensation over come her. She started feeling really hot in her insides, especially her lower half. A weird sensation she only felt when she had those most intimate thoughts of her protector and friend. She was so overwhelmed by it all she started trembling slightly under the dominating pony.

Rainbow Dash really liked the view she was seeing from up here. Fluttershy looked so beautiful laying beneath her. Her lovely pink hair was flowing out like a halo of pink around her face. That pretty yellow fur was beginning to look kind of red though. "Seriously, how does a pony make freaking out look so good?" she thought. "Poor thing looks like she might just pass out."

The cyan mare made herself comfortable on her friend as she inched her face closer, "You seem pretty tense there Shy. Maybe there is something I can do to make you relax. And all you have to do is lay there and look pretty." Dash boldly stated. Now she had their muzzles so close, they were breathing each other's air. Just a slight tilt of the head and lips would meet.

Fluttershy's eyes went wide at her friend's actions, "Can this really be it? My first kiss! And with Rainbow Dash, I sure hope I'm not doing anything to push her into this." Fluttershy nervously thought as she waited to see what her friend would do. Just as Rainbow Dash was about to execute her finisher, she quickly made her way to her real target. She gracefully moved her head and placed her lips at the back of the base of Fluttershy's ear. She then blew a strong raspberry.

Fluttershy didn't even have time to wonder what just happened as her mind went blank. All she knew was the irresistible tickling she felt at her ear. She wiggled, twist, and turned, unable to escape the attack due to being pinned down. She giggled and laughed, unable to stop. Rainbow Dash also couldn't stop. She loved hearing her friend laugh. And she couldn't lie, it felt pretty good having her wiggle the way she did under her.

Rainbow Dash continued her onslaught by blowing even more raspberries into her neck. "Ha! Raspberries. A Fluttershy's greatest weakness." She chuckled. Fluttershy shut her eyes tight as she tried her best to breathe and talk. "No, please stop Rainbow. It tickles too much." At this Rainbow Dash planted more raspberries on her neck and started giving a few on her collar bone. "Noooo! Please, I can't take anymore!" she wheezed out between fits of laughter.

"No way Fluttershy. If you want me to stop, you are going to have to ask nicer than that." She finally stopped for a moment to let the smaller pegasus catch her breath, but still left her lips dangerously close to the yellow neck. "Please oh please oh please oh PLEASE! Have mercy!" Rainbow Dash couldn't help but laugh her head off at how cute her friend sounded. She tucked her blue face into the crook of Fluttershy's neck and giggled. "Alright, I guess you had enough. Now that my Flutters isn't so freaked out about being up close and personal I can resume my duties as your blanket."

Rainbow Dash now lay completely on top of her yellow companion. She continued to nuzzle her neck and enjoyed the feel of the pony under her as said pony caught her breath. "Oh… pant… my… pant… that was… pant… that was… deep breath…" before she could finish her complaint Rainbow Dash cut in, "Amazing? Awesome? The absolute, best tickling you ever received! " the last one was more of a statement then a question. Rainbow Dash was feeling so cheeky and happy she decided to give a tiny little lick on the corner of Fluttershy's mouth. Fluttershy's eyes popped out and her heavy breathing stopped. She looked up wide eyed to her friend, who seemed to still be high on her tormenting tickling.

A huge smile over came Fluttershy's face as she stared, starry eyed, at the pony on top of her, "All of the above Rainbow." Rainbow laid her head back down and enjoyed the warmth emitted from her friend. "Of course it was. Maybe one day I can show you what these lips can really do. Then I will really have you begging for mercy." Even Rainbow Dash couldn't believe what she just said. Waking up next to Fluttershy really brought out her brave side, sensitive side, and funny side.

Rainbow Dash snuck a peek to see her friend red faced, yet again, her mouth forming a small o. She was probably impossibly embarrassed by the words. She gave her one more chuckle as she started nuzzling the ends of her mane, "Calm down Fluttershy. Don't make me make you snap out of it by tickling you some more." She warned. Fluttershy stiffened a bit under her as she made a small squee, "Oh, no thank you. I had enough tickling for the day."

Rainbow Dash lifted her head again and gave her a wink, "I will be the judge of that Flutters." She emphasized her words by tickling the tip of her ear with her rainbow mane. Fluttershy started pushing her head away with her hooves. "Please, no more. At least let me go pee if you are going to torture me all day." Rainbow Dash reluctantly picked herself off of Fluttershy.

Fluttershy made a quick run for it right after she flicked Rainbow in the nose with the tip of her long tail, giggling all the way into the bathroom. Rainbow Dash laid on her back and yelled playfully, "You are gonna pay for that Shy. Just you wait until the tickle monster gets you!" she teased as she heard more giggling from the bathroom. The blue mare took a deep breath as she relaxed even more, "A pony could really get used to this. I wouldn't mind waking up every morning to her. Jeez, was it super hard to not kiss her. She doesn't make it easy. And I just got a little taste of her. Now I really want more. But I gotta make it special. And at least wait until her wings are a little better." She felt her wings stiffen a bit at the thoughts she was having if she chose what she really wanted to do to the timid mare. She calmed herself more and thought seriously for a second, "But is that what she would really want? Am I really good enough for her?" She was taken from her concentration as she felt a hoof poke her ever so gently in her side.

She couldn't believe she didn't hear Fluttershy coming. She was awfully quite, but still. "Um, Rainbow Dash. Can you please help me with my bandages in a while so I can shower? First I'm going to feed all of my little animals and say good morning to them!" she went from shy to happy at the mention of her pets. Rainbow Dash smiled and rose to a sitting position. "Sure thing Shy. Let me go to the little filly's room and I will help you feed them. And by the way, laughter is the best medicine, so be ready for more of this!" she stretched out her wing and tickled inside her ear.

Fluttershy shook her head trying to get rid of the sensation. "No wonder Pinkie is never sick." She joked as Rainbow Dash flew into the bathroom to relieve herself. Fluttershy sat on her bed and smiled contently. Rainbow Dash had been doing such a good job taking care of her and being there for her. She loved all the time they were spending together, and relished all the attention, even the tickling. It really kept her mind off of her wings.

"Too bad I didn't get my kiss. Maybe one day I can find the courage to kiss her myself. Oh that would be terrific!" she felt herself get all giddy as her bandaged wings started to flutter slightly. She winched at the strain she felt. "Oh, that's right. Dr. Fixit's exercise routine. Got to stretch in the mornings and work them out for a bit." Fluttershy started her exercise by doing a full body stretch. She then unfurled her injured wings carefully. She made them rise to their full height. Grant it in their current condition they didn't look all too amazing. She made a sad sigh at thinking what they used to look like, even just a week ago.

She concentrated to get her focus off of the pain. She could feel some soreness and a little burning from her wings to her mid back. She thought back to what her doctor friend, Shrink had told her. "Whenever I feel this way, I have to remember that I am great. Every pony makes mistakes. I am worth it, a-and special. I am an element of harmony, I can do this. I CAN DO THIS!" She cheered herself on as she felt her pride rise. She started doing very slow and smooth jumping wing jacks.

The pain lessened with each stroke. She felt a smile of determination over come her as she started rotating her wings in circles. Rainbow Dash came out of the bathroom to find her filly hood friend working out her wings. She was so focused on them she didn't even hear her come out. So she sat there and watched her continue.

There was times when Rainbow Dash wanted to run to her side and comfort her, the times when she would winch and stop for a moment from the pain in her wings. But she knew it would be better if she did these beginning steps on her own. After a few sets of ten, she started feeling very tired. She was panting like a dog, some sweat forming on her forehead. She looked up to the door to see Rainbow Dash smiling her way.

"Fluttershy, you are doing great! At this rate, you will be flying before you know it!" Fluttershy blushed at the compliments. "Thank you Rainbow Dash. And I have the best trainer to help me." Rainbow Dash flapped her wings excitedly and gave a confident smile. "You bet your cute little flank there Shy. Once it doesn't hurt to move them around we will start a strict training regiment. I oughta stop by my place later and get my coach's whistle and hat."

Rainbow Dash noticed she still had her wings up and they seemed to be giving her trouble, "You ok Shy?" Fluttershy started rubbing her back as she sat on the ground, "Just a little stiff and sore is all Dash. Some rubbing should help." Rainbow Dash closed the distance between them and started massaging her back, and lightly massaged her wings. Fluttershy's whole body went limp at the relief she was feeling. She slid to the floor and shut her eyes , moaning lightly. Her body contorting to whatever Rainbow Dash's hooves moved it. After just a minute Fluttershy was laying on the floor, her legs spread out, looking like she might pass out from the pleasure.

"She really needs to stop making those sounds and moving like that. It's turning me on." Rainbow Dash thought, as she happily continued her work. Soon Fluttershy's moans were becoming even louder. Rainbow found it hard to ignore so she stopped. Fluttershy looked up disappointed, "Why in Equestria did you stop, Dash?" she shyly asked. Rainbow tried to hide the blush that was forming on her face. "Uh, well, I will give you a better one later Shy. I promise. But shouldn't we at least feed those critters of yours?"

Fluttershy quickly rose to her hooves and darted downstairs, "Oh my gosh you're right. How could I forget?" Rainbow Dash started after her and slowed her down when Fluttershy tried to run down the stairs. "Whoa there girl. You shouldn't run down stairs. Don't want you falling and getting hurt." Fluttershy looked down a bit and walked instead of ran.

They made it down to see Angel sleeping on one of the recliners, his face wearing a frown as usual. Fluttershy smiled at Rainbow, "He doesn't usually like being woken up so early. Especially if breakfast isn't ready." She explained as all of the household animals came out, "Good morning all of you. And how are all of my animal friends feeling this morning? Great I hope." she chirped with a bright smile. "How come these animals were never this happy to see me? Even when I fed them!" Dash thought as she noticed as they all jumped up and danced for the yellow pony's attention. They all chirped, squeaked, squawked, barked, meowed, and various other sounds as they said greetings to her.

Fluttershy took the time to say hello to each of them as she pet and kissed them. "Oh, and Rainbow wishes you good morning to! Don't you Rainbow." She flashed a pretty smile her way. Rainbow Dash smiled back and looked back down to the awaiting animals. They weren't that bad. They were all well behaved when compared to Angel. She waved her hoof, "Morning guys. Uh, what's up!" she wasn't really used to talking to them unless it was to calm them down or make them behave.

They all just stared at the pony with curious eyes. Fluttershy tilted her head toward her friend and soon all the animals rubbed against her legs affectionately. "Awe, see, they do like you Dash. They can be as shy as me sometimes, that's all. They all told me how thankful they were for you feeding and playing with them." Rainbow Dash smiled at getting some attention from the animals. "Playtime is definitely my thing. All the other mushy stuff is better left to you." She said as she pet a few. A few birds landed on her head, making her shake her head.

"Sorry it took me so long to get up everyone. I was a little… um, distracted. Breakfast is coming right up." Rainbow Dash grinned as Fluttershy blushed and smiled. Seeing as Rainbow Dash finally had some experience in care taking, they both went to work. While the blue pegasus worked on the feeders that hung from the ceiling and the bowls that were up high, the yellow pegasus took care of the ones below. They were done really fast. They then went outside as they laughed, and started feeding all the out door animals.

Rainbow Dash tied the chicken feed to her as she took the chance to stretch her wings. She did a quick stretch before taking to the air, leaving only a rainbow trail behind her. She did a few barrel rolls and flips in the air. She then took out some seed and let them fall to the ground in front of the coup. Fluttershy looked on in awe at her friend's agility.

"Yay! Great job Dashie. I don't think there was ever a cooler way of feeding chickens!" Fluttershy cheered as Rainbow Dash landed next to her, air puffing out and wings still flapping. "I gotta agree with you there pal. There sure isn't a cooler way to do it. These chickens got a meal and a show." Fluttershy walked up to her and nuzzled into her shoulder. "Now that all the animals are taken care of I can make us a little something to eat." Rainbow Dash licked her lips as she straightened out at the sound of another one of her friend's meals. "Oh boy, I can't wait! Thank you, thank you!" Fluttershy picked out some blueberries for breakfast. She turned to look at Dash, "But that means I got to be safe from the tickle monster until at least lunch." She tried her best at bribery.

Rainbow Dash squinted her eyes and slowly dragged her wing across Fluttershy's back, earning a squee of surprise. "Oh but I thought you liked me touching you?" Fluttershy's mouth dropped open and the basket fell. Luckily Rainbow caught it in her teeth. Fluttershy turned red yet again and started stuttering, "B-b-b-but I-I-I-I I mean that, I uh…" Rainbow Dash started rubbing noses with her in an attempt to calm her down.

She then put the basket down, "Relax there Flutters. I'm only kidding. Just don't let me catch you looking sad and I won't have to tickle you." Fluttershy finally relaxed and chuckled. "How do pancakes sound?" Rainbow Dash started flapping her wings in excitement again, "That sounds great! Fluttershy, you are the best." They both ran inside with only minimal teasing of each other.

Rainbow Dash sat in the living room as she played with the critters. Angel had already since woken up and went into the kitchen to help cook. "Can't believe a rabbit can cook better then me. Cooking is definitely not one of my skills." Her ears straightened into attention once she heard her friend singing with some birds. "Wow, Shy has the most beautiful voice. So sweet" she hummed peacefully to herself.

She sat on a recliner and put a hoof to her chin in thought, "How on earth are we going to tell the others about what happened?" she thought. She was sure that Fluttershy was worrying about it, even if she seemed pretty happy this morning. They both were dreading this conversation ever since the morning after. "Well whatever happens, I will do everything to make sure I take all the blows for her." She boldly stated.

Her concentration was broken when she heard a voice call out, "Oh Rainbow my dear, breakfast is ready!" For the moment all of Dash troubles were gone at the thought of getting some of Fluttershy's food. "Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!" she excitedly hopped off the couch and flew into the dining room. She landed in her seat as she tied a napkin around her neck and grabbed a fork and knife in each hoof. Her tongue hanging out comically, her stomach let out a huge grumble at the prospect of her next meal. Fluttershy came out holding one giant stack of pancakes and placed it in the middle of the table. She then ran back without a word, holding a smaller stack and some maple syrup and put it in her spot.

Rainbow Dash eyed the giant stack hungrily. "These look amazing Shy. And I'm so hungry, I could eat them all. Can't wait to chow down, this will be so awesome!" she boasted. Fluttershy raised her hoof in the air to try and stop her hungry friend, "Oh, please wait? Um, that isn't your stack. I had a talk with Angel about his behavior. He wanted to say sorry by serving you your stack. He should be coming right now." She explained as a bunny and a stack of pancakes jumped to the table. Angel delivered with a smug smile.

He placed the plate in front of her, and took his place in front of the stack in the middle. Rainbow Dash's eyes popped out of her head as her face fell. "What the? Fluttershy, why the heck is his stack so huge?" she jealously looked at the plate. Rainbow's plate had five pancakes. Which was more than Fluttershy's two. But Angel had like, fifteen. She couldn't deny her plate looked great, but she was super hungry, and this wouldn't be enough to fill her up. Fluttershy was busying herself pouring orange juice for them.

She looked up as she pet her rabbit's ear, he gave her a smug little look as he motioned with his paw at how BIG his stack was. "Oh, do you not like it? I'm sorry Rainbow Dash, I tried to make it as lovely as possible for you. Do you want me to make something else?" Rainbow Dash instantly felt very rude for complaining about her free meal that was so generously given to her.

"Oh no Fluttershy, I didn't mean that. It looks good. Too good for me. I am way thankful to eat this. What I mean is, uh, is it ok for him to eat so many?" Fluttershy smiled as she poured a large helping of maple syrup on the large stack. "Oh, well, I thought we should pace ourselves. Remember, we are supposed to meet all of our friends for a picnic. There is going to be lots of food, and I just thought it would be a good idea if we kept our appetites up. That wasn't very smart or hospitable of me. Here, why don't you have mine? I can just make myself some toast and jam."

Fluttershy pushed her plate towards Rainbow Dash, as Angel crossed his arms and wiggled his nose in annoyance. Fluttershy's kindness never ceases to amaze her. She shook her head and pushed the plate back. Angel smiled. Fluttershy wrung her hooves together nervously. "Oh my, did I manage to offend her?" she thought with a panic. "No way Fluttershy, You are right, we need to stay hungry for the picnic. Besides, you need your breakfast to, pretty filly. You need to keep up your strength." Fluttershy blushed.

They yellow host tried to push the plate back towards her guest, to which both a blue hoof and a pair of white paws pushed it back to her. "See Shy, we both agree you need to eat. Now be a good little filly and eat your delicious pancakes, you don't want me to bring back the ticklers, do you?" Fluttershy made herself smaller as her long tail wrapped around her frame, she took one big gulp, "Oh, no thank you Rainbow. I will eat my breakfast now."

Rainbow smiled at her threat working. She took one last look at Angel, who shot her a mean little smile. He quickly became a tornado that devoured the food in a matter of seconds. Rainbow Dash's eyes went wide, "How does he eat so much so fast?" she may have been the fastest flyer in Equestria, but he had to be the faster eater. Angel then patted his giant belly, letting out a burp as he picked his teeth with a toothpick.

"Angel, please say excuse me." She mothered the rabbit, as she wiped the maple syrup off his face and paws with a napkin. He shooed her away once he was satisfied. She smiled lovingly at her rabbit, "Oh, is my special little Angel Bunny all happy with a full tummy?" She continued to pet his head as he looked at the blue pegasus and winked at her. He pointed at his small cup of juice. Fluttershy grabbed the cup and put it to his mouth. Rainbow Dash was starting to steam, "Lazy good for nothing rabbit. Does he always have to be such a jerk? Even to her?" Fluttershy planted a ton of kisses all over his face and head, making Rainbow a little jealous. She placed him on the floor as he made his way to take a nap. He was so full, he was walking for once, instead of hopping.

Rainbow Dash took the chance to take over his seat to be closer to Fluttershy, "Hey there Shy, I bet I could make a good pet. Seems like a sweet deal. Maybe I can get some of that treatment." Fluttershy blushed hard as she hid behind her mane. "Does she mean the kisses. Oh I sure hope not, or do I hope so? OH, I'll just feed her again." She quickly thought as she cut a few pieces and started feeding her bigger friend.

Rainbow Dash really hoped she would be getting a kiss, but being fed was always welcomed. She smiled as she savored her meal, "Wow Flutters, this is awesome. What's in it?" Fluttershy smiled at the happy expression of her friend, "Well, this one has white and milk chocolate chips with bits of fudge. The second pancake to. The one below it is banana and brown sugar. And the last two are blueberry."

Rainbow Dash then started to feed her fellow pegasus. They enjoyed their closeness and comfortable silence, the only noise heard were the birds singing outside and the sounds of satisfaction they both felt when they ate. Soon they were finished and eagerly gulped down the juice. Fluttershy was about to clear the table, but Rainbow Dash beat her to it. "Too slow Shy. Now the loser has to relax and the winner gets to clean up." She flashed her daring smile as she flew back and fourth clearing the table.

Fluttershy smiled at how much fun her friend made meals, "Every pony is slow compared to you Dash. I even bet The Wonderbolts couldn't keep up with you." Rainbow Dash stopped mid air and started flexing for her friend. "You got that right girl. Fastest pony alive here. Fastest and awesomeist?" somehow she knew that didn't sound right. Fluttershy blushed at her friend twirling in the air and flexing. And just for her to.

She gave a dreamy smile, as her injured wings unknowingly started to rise from the tucked in position. The reaction did not go unnoticed by the bold pegasus. She landed right in front of her shy friend and pressed her nose against hers. "Like what you see there Fluttershy?" Fluttershy eeped as she ducked a bit. She turned bright red as she glanced from her wings to her friend, "Uh, loser has t-to leave and sit right. I better get g-g-going then!" she squeaked as she ran out of the dining room.

Rainbow Dash chuckled to herself, "I gotta give her a show more often. I love the way she turns red. Hehe. Well, that's one way to get the attention off my grammatical errors." She quickly finished cleaning up so she could start the rest of the day.

Fluttershy sat in her living room as she nervously played with her hair. "Oh my goodness, that was so embarrassing. Oh, why oh why did she have to notice that? I really need to be more careful. I wish I could be more like her, and not such a spaz." With that final thought Rainbow Dash flopped her body on the sofa, she was belly down and propping her head up with her hooves. She watched her shy friend with a curious eye as she tried to avoid eye contact by looking to the ground.

Sensing that she was still embarrassed from her comment earlier she decided not to press the matter anymore, even if she really did want to know, "SO, thanks for breakfast Shy. It was really tasty. You should open up a bed and breakfast." She joked. All she got was a nod and a muffled "Uh hum" from the timid mare. Rainbow Dash frowned a bit as her ears drooped some. She sat up and leaned on the arm of the sofa, trying to get her face closer. Fluttershy took a peek to see a blue face was nearing her, she made a small eep and quickly took cover behind her mane.

Rainbow leaned back as she raised a brow in question, "What, do I scare her now? Why won't she look at me? Maybe I embarrassed her too much in there?" she thought. Fluttershy sat there, trying to disappear. "Ok Fluttershy, you need to calm down. Maybe if I don't see her, then I won't start feeling funny? Oh, but she will be wondering why I am ignoring her. What if I hurt her feelings, maybe she won't be my friend if I do that? This is silly, this is Rainbow Dash, I shouldn't be afraid to look my best friend in the eyes. But then why do my legs get all shaky and my heart starts pounding and I feel like there are butterflies in my stomach when I look really deep in her eyes? OH, I know why. I have to be brave. For crying out loud Fluttershy, you two have slept in the same bed for nights now. Maybe if I'm lucky she will get bored and take a nap." She was shivering so much from her nerves Rainbow Dash could hear her teeth chatter.

"Oh no, she's cold. What if she's sick." She thought as she leaned over the edge of the couch. "Hey Fluttershy, come on pal, will ya look at me for a minute? You are shaking like a leaf, you cold or sick or something?" Fluttershy made a small whimper. She felt bad for making her fried worry for her. She gathered up her courage and lifted up her head and shifted her gaze to her friend. Rainbow Dash let out a sigh as she smiled softly. Fluttershy felt her heart melt at seeing that smile, but was trying to focus on controlling her movements. Rainbow Dash put her wrist to her friend's forehead. (They got wrists, right?)"Nope, you don't have a fever. You feeling ok, do you need more food or something?" Fluttershy looked down for a second, she then shut her eyes tight, opened them and met her friend's gaze.

"I feel just fine, I guess I was a little too relaxed from all that food?" Rainbow decided to let the obvious white lie slip. "Ok, you tell me if anything is making you uncomfortable, or if you don't like something." Dash secretly hoped the way they flirted didn't make her too uncomfortable, but if she said so, she would stop. Fluttershy got off the recliner and took a seat next to Dash, cuddling to her side, "With you here Dashie, nothing can bother me." Rainbow blushed slightly, feeling the truth from the words. In Fluttershy's mind she was cheering herself on for being so brave, and doing what she desired, to be close to her Rainbow.

They sat there for a little while longer, watching as the animals took their morning nap after being fed. Rainbow Dash remained seated on one side of the couch, as Fluttershy decided to lie down on her stomach and rest her head next to Rainbow's body. Rainbow started to pet the freely flowing pink hair with a hoof. They didn't need to say a word, as the two just let their contact do the talking.

After a leisurely morning of resting and watching animals go about their day, they both eventually got ready for the picnic. Rainbow Dash helped Fluttershy with the bandages and left her alone to shower. She felt something kick her hind leg and looked down to see Angel sticking his tongue out at her, then he took off down the stairs. "This is the perfect chance to get the little bugger, while Fluttershy is busy."

She flew down at alarming speeds. She was nearing her white target as he was coming to a wall, but in the last second he did an amazing back flip. She came crashing into the hard wall and fell on her rump. She looked up dazed and confused, seeing little clouds zip past her head, round and round.

She came back to attention at the sound of squeaks, seeing Angel laughing his tail off at her. She raised her hoof at him but froze when he pointed behind her. She glanced back to see a decent sized crack in the wall. She rubbed her head and felt a tiny bump. "Owe. Great, to add to all the other stupid things I have done to her, now I break her wall. She is gong to be pissed." She tried to move a stool in front of the crack. She even picked up a raccoon and put it on top.

"Nope, no hiding this. I'm doomed." She said with worry in her voice as she put the raccoon and stool back in their original spots. She nearly fell down at the sound of Fluttershy coming down the stairs. "Oh Dash, I'm all done. Shower is all yours. I took a quick one so there will be plenty of hot water for the most awesome po.." she let out a large gasp as she ran to her guilty looking friend.

She raised a hoof to her mouth, "OH MY! What happened Rainbow?" She looked to see the guilty pony looking down and rubbing her head, still on the floor, "Did you hit the wall?" She got closer to inspect her friend. Rainbow gulped. "Well, I kinda sorta went head first into it." She winched as she heard Fluttershy speak. "What! Oh my, Rainbow, your head. Do you feel ok? Do you need a doctor? Oh my, wait right here and I will get you an ice pack."

With that she ran into the kitchen to retrieve said item. Rainbow Dash couldn't believe how nice her friend was being. She didn't even inspect the wall. If some pony had broken her wall, she would be fuming. And they are made of clouds and easy to fix. "Well, this is Fluttershy. Element of Kindness." She thought as Fluttershy came back and put the ice pack on her bump. Rainbow Dash finally looked at her friend. She looked so pretty, and at how fast she ran here made her mane look even better than usual. Rainbow continued to eye her pretty friend as she waited to get scolded.

"What happened Dash? Did you trip?" Rainbow pondered lying to her friend. She could say that and Fluttershy would probably believe it. She was always so trusting, especially of her. "No, I didn't trip. I wasn't being a very good pony Shy. See, Angel kicked me in the leg and ran down stairs. I got mad and chased him. I wasn't going to hurt him, just scare him. I know I shouldn't fly so fast indoors. Well, when I got close I messed up and crashed into your wall. I am really sorry Fluttershy. I promise I will pay for some pony to fix it."

Fluttershy gave her a funny look to which Rainbow closed her eyes to. "She isn't going to use the stare on me, is she?" she worried. "Angel Bunny. You come right out here mister. And I mean now!" Fluttershy stated in an assertive manner, sounding a lot like a mother. Angel's head appeared from behind the sofa, a little fear in his eyes. She pointed to a spot in front of her. He held his head low as he scampered into the spotlight.

"Angel Bunny, why are you behaving so badly to Rainbow Dash? That is mommy's friend. You should know better then to kick ANYONE. That isn't very nice you know." He looked at the downed pegasus and glanced back up like he didn't care. "Well, you better care mister. No bunny of mine will act that way in my house. Now you apologize this instant." He stood up taller and shook his head defiantly. Then it happened. She used a lesser version of the stare. Even though it was mild, it was enough to send the bunny falling back down and quiver in fear and shame. Her expression softened as he went up to Rainbow Dash and bowed his head as he hugged her arm.

"Wow, you actually got him to do it." She said completely surprised. "Now Rainbow Dash, please say sorry for chasing Angel. I know he started it, but that is no reason to fight with someone." She glanced into the serious blue eyes and quickly swept up the scared bunny. She hugged him to her face as he nuzzled.

Fluttershy let out a big grin as her happy side came back. "Now see, isn't it much better when we get along and be friends. Ok Angel Bunny, we all make mistakes. As long as you try and behave better, I forgive you. You can go outside and play now." She smiled as he ran outside. Rainbow Dash adjusted her ice pack and stood back up. "Listen Shy, I am really sorry about your wall. I will pay for it."

Fluttershy smiled and started walking into her hall way. "Follow me Rainbow. I want to show you something." Rainbow felt her head get cold, she put down the ice pack and followed her friend into the basement. Fluttershy went behind the stairs and opened a small door. She flicked open a switch and gestured for her blue friend to take a look.

Rainbow Dash's mouth fell to the floor at the sight. In the small room was a large pile full of bits. She looked back to Fluttershy. "W-wha?" Fluttershy giggled and spoke, "I wanted to show you because I knew I could trust you to never steal from me or tell any pony else. Remember when I was a model for Photo Finish? Well, she did everything in her power to not pay me because I quite. I told Rarity about it and she got me a lawyer. This was her fifth offense of not paying an employee. Some ponies can be so greedy. Well, since I was such a big hit in the fashion scene and in advertisements, I got all this. I wanted to give Rarity half, but she wouldn't take it. I eventually convinced her to take 25% to help remodel her boutique. And I even promised to model for her, as long as there were no other ponies around. I really don't spend much and I still make decent money when I take care of other ponies' animals. I would even do that for free. My cost of living hasn't gone up since I paid off the cottage. What I am trying to say is, I can pay for the wall. Just please promise me to try and get along with Angel. I know he can be a hoof full, but he is a very nice and sweet rabbit. You couldn't believe all the help he has been for me. Just please Rainbow, please, try and be friends with him. If you can do that, I would gladly consider us even for the wall." She asked with pleading eyes.

Dash was at a loss for words. She just had her property ruined and all she asked was for her to be nice to her rabbit. Rainbow Dash felt even more guilty then before, seeing how kind and forgiving her friend can be. There was no way she could say no to her when she looked at her like that. She would even try her darn best at being civil with Angel.

"Yes Fluttershy, I promise to be as friendly as I can toward your pet. I really appreciate you giving me this chance and not charging me for the wall. I am also really happy that you trust me enough to show me this. Seriously girl, you should treat yourself out to something really nice, you have plenty." Fluttershy looked back into her personal bank.

"The only thing I would like to treat myself to is you. A fancy night on the town, romantic dinner and movie…" she blushed at her own thoughts as she closed the door. "I'm not really into all that stuff Dashie. As long as my animals, family and friends are healthy and happy, I have everything I need. It's nice having all this security. And now I can spoil all of my animal friends. Plus I really want to go all out for all of our friends' birthdays this year. You know, to show how much you all mean to me."

Rainbow Dash was once again amazed at how selfless her fellow feathered friend was. Fluttershy was definitely not the materialistic type, much unlike a certain white unicorn we all know and love. "You mean you never treat yourself special Shy. That's unbelievable. You deserve it."

Fluttershy blushed and looked away. "Well, every once in a while I will allow myself an extra cookie or cupcake from Sugar Cube Corner. And I have upgraded to the extra special treatment at the spa once or twice. Oh my, it was something alright. Oh, and I think the next event, I will buy a new dress instead of wearing an old one."

Rainbow Dash continued to gawk at her friend's simple pleasures in life. She made an agreement in her mind to really do something special for her. Rainbow Dash took a shower as Fluttershy played with her animals. As Rainbow Dash came out she saw Angel hopping by. He glanced at her and offered her a stick of celery. She politely said no thanks and he bounced away without giving her any trouble.

Rainbow Dash came downstairs to find Fluttershy dusting her coffee table. Fluttershy looked back and smiled. She seemed to read her mind. "I had a nice little talk with him. He promises to be more polite around guests for me. We will see how long that lasts." Rainbow Dash felt a huge grin grow on her face at the thought of Angel finally getting told.

They had finish packing everything they would need for the picnic and were about to head out the door when Fluttershy stopped at her doorsteps. Rainbow looked over, she knew they would have some trouble from how nervous she was at leaving the hospital. "Shy, what's the matter? You can tell me."

Rainbow Dash slung her arm over her friend's shoulder as she patiently waited for an answer. Fluttershy let out a shaky sigh and spoke in a quiet for anyone else but loud for her voice, "I'm really scared Dash. I made such a big mistake, and what if our friends look down on me for it? What if they even hate me?"

Dash rested her head on the top of Fluttershy's mane, "Shy, they are our friends. They wouldn't do that. They may be sad and a little disappointed. But they could never hate you. No one could. Besides, this is just as much my responsibility as yours. I'm sure they will be mad at me, and just worried for you. Remember I will always be besides you. And that's a promise made by the Element of Loyalty herself. Every pony makes mistakes Shy, so don't feel bad."

Fluttershy felt a wave of confidence hit her. She remembered all the things Dr. Shrink told her. And Dash's words warmed her heart. She still had one worry though. "Thank you so much Rainbow Dash. It means so much to have you by my side. There's just one thing." She quivered as she felt Rainbow Dash pull her into a full hug, "What?"

Fluttershy hid her face in the blue neck, "I don't any pony to see my wings. At least not until we tell them. I wish there was a way to cover them up." Rainbow Dash pondered for a moment before she ran into the hallway closet. She returned with a simple light blue quilt. She draped it over her friend's back and wings, hiding the bandages. "There, if anyone asks, you are just cold and being careful, you just got over a sickness."

Fluttershy smiled at the idea and finally felt comfortable at going out. Rainbow offered to carry all the stuff while Fluttershy had a single small bag tied around her neck. They walked outside together, saying hello to all the little animals they passed. They happily whistled and hummed until they reached the little clearing where they usually had their picnics. Which wasn't very far from Fluttershy's home.

They saw that the rest of their friends were already there. Rarity was lying on her fancy sofa, wearing a sun hat. Applejack was next to her, sitting and talking to her. Twilight was enjoying being outside as she watched Pinkie Pie jumping about tying balloons unrealistically fast to tree branches.

Rainbow Dash walked a bit faster so she could take the attention off of Fluttershy. "Hey there girls. How's it hanging?" Pinkie seemed to pop out of nowhere and straightened out Dash's mane. "Silly Rainbow, we don't have the right parts to hang, that's stallions." She laughed at her own dirty joke, Rainbow soon joined in to. "Pinkie, you sure know how to turn anything into something sexual, don't you?"

Rarity sat up and scoffed, "Really Pinkie, that is no way for a lady to talk. You will never find a respectable stallion with a mouth like that." Pinkie bounced around in typical Pinkie fashion, "Maybe I'm not looking for a respectable stallion. Maybe I'm not looking for a stallion at all." She joked as she threw confetti in the air.

Rarity chose to ignore her hyper friend and returned her attention to the two pegasi. "Now that you two are finally here, we can start the picnic." Fluttershy sat in the corner of the blanket looking at the ground. "Sorry, that was my fault. I was behind and needed some help getting the animals ready, so Rainbow came and helped." Dash took a seat next to Fluttershy as they all sat on the blanket.

"Hey, it's ok sugar cube. No need for apologizing none. We weren't waiting that long. You know how fussy Miss Prissy Pants gets here when she doesn't eat. We weren't waiting too long." Applejack said as she protected her face from Rarity's shaking hooves. Twilight noticed that Fluttershy was unusually shy and looked very uncomfortable. She also noticed the quilt she had over her even though it was a nice day out.

She decided to keep quiet as they all brought out what they brought to the picnic. Her curiosity grew as she noticed how Rainbow Dash didn't even seem to notice the food. Fluttershy lay completely on the ground, keeping her eyes focused on her hooves. Rainbow Dash kept passing nervous glances between the other pegasus and the rest of her friends.

The rest also seemed to notice how weird their flying friends were acting. Applejack was the first to voice her opinion, "Something wrong there girls. You two ain't even had a bite of this here yummy food." Pinkie bounced with some apple fritters, "Yeah, hey look Dashie, Applejack even made those apple fritters you love so much. And I even brought some chocolate chip ice cream, I know how much our dear Fluttershy loves ice cream."

Rainbow Dash took the dessert and took a feeble bite out of it. Fluttershy just gave Pinkie a sad look and closed her eyes, "I don't feel very hungry, thank you anyway though Pinkie." Pinkie nearly fell on her face, "Not hungry for ice cream? No way! What's wrong?" Rarity gave a concerned glance Fluttershy's way, "Yes dear, you seem to be acting quite strange. Please, tell us, what's the matter? We are your friends and are here to help."

Fluttershy started to whimper softly as she hid her face. They all looked at each other and then at Rainbow Dash, who felt her nerves shake. Twilight finally started speaking, "Rainbow Dash, is there something going on here that you want to tell us?" Rainbow Dash took a big gulp and bit her lip softly. "Well, you see…" She started shuffling in place.

Twilight walked up to Fluttershy and rubbed her back, "Fluttershy, why are you wearing this? Are you sick?" The whole time Fluttershy was repeating all the things her doctors were telling her. She opened her eyes and sat up. She cleared her throat as she looked on with a steady gaze, "Girls, I had an accident." She ducked her head down low, and they could see a few drops of tears fell to the ground.

They all frowned and started leaning in closer. Rainbow Dash instinctively covered Fluttershy with one wing and held her close. Seeing her cry gave her the strength to start talking. "There is something we need to talk to you guys about."

After a while of explaining the events of the day that led up to the fight, and the fight, Fluttershy finally started speaking about what happened and how she felt desperate. The whole while talking Rainbow Dash kept Fluttershy in a strong but gentle wing hug. Whenever the yellow mare had a hard time explaining, Dash would put her hoof over Fluttershy's. All of their friends' faces turned sad. Even Pinkie's mane deflated some as they all got teary eyed. They had no idea how alone their good friend felt.

Rainbow Dash couldn't even make eye contact with any of her friends. She kept her gaze down the whole time. "And n-now this is what m-m-my w-wings look like." Fluttershy said in a trembling voice. She pulled off the quilt and they both closed their eyes and winched when their friends' gasped. None of them could believe what they saw. Rarity fainted into Applejack's arms.

Twilight Sparkle was the first to speak, "Fluttershy, Your poor wings. I am so sorry." Rainbow backed off when Twilight glared at her and then hugged Fluttershy. Rarity finally awoke and the rest of them gave her a group hug. Rainbow Dash sat alone off to the side. "Darling, please don't ever do anything like this again. You can always come to any of us when you feel alone. You do know we all love you, don't you?" Rarity said as she tried to comfort her by petting her mane.

Fluttershy lay back down onto the ground, "Yes, I know." Rarity smiled and then turned her gaze accusingly to Rainbow Dash. The blue mare gulped but stood strong. "And you! I can't believe, you being her best friend from filly hood would ever behave in such a manner. Why on earth would you ever say such horrible things to our dear Fluttershy! It's not her fault you are a hot headed failure." Fluttershy gasped at Rarity's words. Rainbow's ears drooped and she frowned, but she didn't say a word against Rarity. "I gotta agree with Rarity here, that is no way for a friend to behave RD. You done messed up big time." Applejack stated.

Pinkie stomped over to Rainbow Dash and pressed her face against hers, "Yeah Dash. You bucked up big time. Your stupid words almost caused Fluttershy her life! Maybe it should have been you in those bandages!" Rainbow Dash felt her eyes water. But she still kept her mouth shut, because that was how she felt inside to.

Fluttershy couldn't take all of it anymore, "Stop. Please, just stop yelling. Can't you see how much it is hurting me?" she screamed out. They all stopped in an instant.

Fluttershy walked up to her blue friend and sat next to her. "Listen girls, I appreciate how you are all defending me. But you can't just hate on Rainbow like this. I admit, the way she acted that night was no way to behave, or any way to treat a friend. But she also came back. She said sorry and she meant it. She took care of me that night, and took me to the hospital. Ever since then she has been there, making sure I'm alright. Rainbow Dash has been a good friend. And just because she treated me like that doesn't mean it was all her fault. I have been treated poorly for a long time. There have been other times when I wanted to just lay down and die. But those were always my choices. My psychiatrist really helped me through so much. He helped show me how special I am, and how loved I am. Something I thought I could never have, but that I am seeing right now. He also taught me we all make mistakes. And that was all Rainbow Dash did, was make a mistake. A mistake she promises to never make again."

The two pegasi smiled at each other. Rainbow Dash pulled Fluttershy into a full on hug and held her close. "Fluttershy, you really are an angel, you know that? I don't deserve a friend like you." Fluttershy hugged back, "Well too bad Dashie, you are stuck with me." They both laughed and embraced a while longer.

All their friends took in Fluttershy's words and sat silently for a moment. They all looked at each other and nodded. In unison they all said, "We're sorry Rainbow Dash." They then all joined the two in a full group hug. Pinkie's hair went back to its normal puffy self. Applejack ruffled the rainbow hair, "Sorry bout being so hard on ya RD. We were just worried about Fluttershy is all."

They finally sat back down and started enjoying the picnic. The whole while Rainbow Dash was pressed up against Fluttershy. Rainbow could see that Fluttershy was still a little embarrassed about her wings, and that her friends couldn't help but stare. So she put the quilt back over her back.

Rarity took a look at it, "Fluttershy dear, that quilt is so plain. If you would like, I can make you something really dazzling that can cover them up, kind of like a shawl. Yes, I think an earthy green would look fabulous on you, with some sapphires, or maybe emeralds." Rarity was already lost in her world of fashion. Fluttershy gave a small chuckle, "I would really like that Rarity, thanks." Rarity smiled, "Then it's settled. I will go to work on it tonight. And I will pick you up from your home and give it to you before our spa trip."

Fluttershy gained a look of concern, "I don't know if that's a good idea. I don't want to frighten Lotus or Aloe with my, wings." "Fluttershy, they aren't monsters attached to your back. They are just injured. I am sure if you just let them know, they won't cause you any trouble." Twilight said in an understanding tone.

They all sat down and enjoyed the food. Fluttershy was finally feeling comfortable. Rainbow Dash was still a little on the quiet side, not really talking about her newest tricks, but joining in a conversation whenever she was nudged. Things seemed to be returning back to normal, and every pony there was happy. Then they heard a voice.

"Ahhhh, out of the way!" They all looked up to see Scootaloo flapping her wings in vain, falling down right towards their cake, scooter following close behind. She was bracing herself for a messy fall when Twilight used her magic to catch her right at the last moment. Applejack used her trusty rope to lasso and pull away the falling scooter. Scootaloo hung upside down right above the cake. She dipped the tip of her hoof in and took a lick, "Mmm, red velvet."

Twilight face hoofed as she put the little filly right side up and on the picnic blanket. Rainbow Dash stood up and started, "Kid, what was that all about? You could get real hurt doing something like that." Scootaloo hung her head, "I'm sorry Rainbow Dash. I didn't mean to ruin your guy's picnic. It was just an emergency."

Applejack and Rarity asked the same question at the same time, "Are the other girls alright?" Scootaloo nodded enthusiastically, "Oh Applebloom and Sweetie Bell, yeah they're fine. What I mean is I have a real important thing to ask Rainbow Dash." She looked back, eyes shinning. "Oh, perfect! Fluttershy is here. You can help me to. Hey what happened to your wings Fluttershy?" Fluttershy blinked to see that in all the excitement that her cover had slipped off and her bandages were showing.

"Oh, well, you see. I-I had a little bit of an accident. I wasn't being very careful when I was, um…" Rainbow took the chance to step in, "You see Scootaloo, We were rough housing, and I hurt Fluttershy's wings pretty bad. By accident. Let that be a lesson to always play carefully, especially when doing crazy tricks, like I always see you do. Well, to cut the story short, her feathers got yanked out. Now we got to wait for them to grow back."

Scootaloo's face contorted to one of pain, "E-ouch! That must have hurt, big time, I remember one time I fell in a rose bush, and it pulled out some base feathers, I couldn't stop crying. But I was a baby then, I'm a big filly now. I'm really sorry Fluttershy, hope your wings get better fast." Scootaloo ran up and gave the yellow mare a big hug, to which Fluttershy gladly returned.

"So Scootaloo, what is the question you wanted to ask us?" asked Fluttershy. Scootaloo sat back and blushed a bit. "Well, it's something that's real strange. And it's something only another pegasus can help me with. And besides Derpy, you two are the only pegasi I know and can trust." Rainbow Dash pat her head, "Well, you got the two best pegasi around, shoot away squirt."

Scootaloo jumped up at the invitation as her wings flapped excitedly. "Well, it's kind of personal, can I count on all of you guys to not say anything." She looked as all six mares made a Pinkie Promise, moves and all. "Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye." They all said in unison. "Great! Ok, so how do you know if you like another pony? In that sort of special way?"

All their eyes popped out of their heads. They were never prepared to have the talk when they woke up this morning. They all tried their best in explaining what it feels like to have a crush. They went on to list a racing heart, sweating, feeling butterflies in the stomach, blushing, wanting to be near that pony, wanting to make that other pony smile. She nodded her head yes, "I knew that, but there is something else I noticed. And I don't really know if it's related or normal." Both Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash started turning red. They both knew this was coming, and was hoping they could avoid it. "That's why I need a pegasus to talk to. My wings sometimes act funny?" she innocently asked.

The two pegasi looked at each other and then looked away. Fluttershy was trying to think of the best way to go about this, but Dash tried to find a way out of this, "Hey squirt, I appreciate you trust us with something as personal as this, but why don't you ask your parents? One of them is a pegasus, aren't they?" Scootaloo instantly put her head down in shame as her smile faded away.

Fluttershy gasped and held her in a comforting hug. Pinkie rushed over and joined in the hug as well. The rest looked on in confusion. Rainbow just sat there looking lost, "What? Was it something I said?" Scootaloo hid her face behind the two different shades of pink that surrounded her. Pinkie was whispering to the small filly as Fluttershy turned her head to her blue friend.

"Yes it was Dash. You see, it's really difficult to explain. You see, Scootaloo's father is a pegasus, but…" Pinkie finished for her, "No pony knows him." She said in a sad tone. They all looked at them with confusion in their eyes. Twilight spoke up, "What do you mean?" "Well come on, if I know every one in Ponyville, but I don't know Scootaloo's dad, what does it mean?" Pinkie riddled them.

Fluttershy cleared her throat as she hugged the filly in her arms tighter, "I knew that pegasus. I think he was also from Cloudsdale. He was very interested in Scootaloo's mother. She used to tell me a lot about him when she brought her pet ferret over for visits. She was one of the first earth ponies I ever met, and my first customer really. Well, after almost a year, she came by with her little ferret. She was crying very much. She told me how much she loved him and how she thought he felt the same. When she was pregnant with Scootaloo and told him, they had a big fight. He flew off someplace without telling her where. T-that meanie left her all alone. I let her spend the night in my cottage, she was so hurt by him. Well, I told her I was always there for her. She got over him pretty fast as she started feeling you grow in her Scootaloo. She always told me having you was the best thing to ever happen to her, no matter the circumstances. She loves you very much."

Scootaloo finally came out of hiding and looked at all of them, "Sorry guys. That was uncool of me. My mom already explained it to me. It just, you know, makes me feel bad." Rainbow Dash sat there feeling pretty low. Here this kid was her number one fan. And yet she didn't even know about her dead beat dad. And she went ahead and brought it up.

"Don't be sorry kiddo, I am sorry. And if that stupid feather brain was to dumb to stay around for such an awesome filly and her mom, then he just missed out big time on the next best flier since, me." Saying this really brought the little filly's spirits up as she flapped her wings and danced around. "You really think I will be the next best flier Rainbow Dash?" they all smiled at the young filly's excitement.

Dash really felt compelled to take her unofficial student under her wing. She once said she would, but had been kind of ignoring her. But at knowing she didn't have another pegasus to relay on, she wanted to be the one to teach her everything. Even something as embarrassing as this. "Hell yes I do. We gotta make time for some practice." Fluttershy sat up again, "Rainbow Dash! Please watch your language when you are near children." She said in a half scolding, half asking tone. Rainbow Dash smiled. Mother Fluttershy kicking into gear.

Rarity joined in, "So Scootaloo dear, what is it that your wings have done. I myself only know a few pegasi, and I would like to know what it is they do?" The two big pegasi flushed red some more. Scootaloo turned to the unicorn, "Well, sometimes, when I am near this certain pony, my wings start acting up. It only happens sometimes, like when we are really close, or when they say something that makes me feel funny. My wings can be still, or closed, and they start to feel tingly. Once that pony fell on top of me, and my wings just shot up by themselves. Luckily I usually keep them open and going, because I really want to fly. No pony notices, but is there something wrong with me?" Scootaloo and all the other ponies looked to Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy, who looked like they got their hooves caught in a cookie jar.

Rainbow Dash took a seat next to her yellow companion. "Yup, this is a tough one." She said aloud. She really wished Scoots had caught her alone. She felt Fluttershy nudge and rub her face against her chest. She felt the very same tingling in her wings but controlled them. The last thing she needed was to be an example of pegasi excitement.

"You see squirt, a pegasus' wings are very special, as I'm sure you know. Um, they can be very sensitive to both pain and pleasure, even the slightest amounts of it. So, when a pegasus likes another pony a lot, their wings will sometimes act the same as the rest of their body. Just kike you might sweat or get a racing heart, your wings can become, uh, hard, so to speak." Fluttershy could see the usually cool and calm Dash was becoming flustered. "How cute, so that's what she means when she says I look cute when I'm like this." She thought.

Fluttershy decided to help out and step in, "You see Scootaloo, your wings can react to how you feel inside. I know you don't have flying down yet, but it's never good to fly when you are feeling bad. You have to think to try harder to get yourself going. But when your excited, you can fly better because they flap more. Well, for the type of excitement, um, you feel when you are near this pony you like, your wings act different. They become more sensitive. They turn more stiff, or hard as Dash puts it. They sometimes open up really fast or twitch kind of hard when that pony makes you feel special, like when you hug or something. It's something that happens to all pegasi, some sooner then others. But there is nothing wrong with you. Luckily there aren't any other pegasi kids around to know and poke fun at you with it. Right Dash?"

Rainbow Dash sat quietly until her name was called. This was the one time she didn't want to be under the spot light. "Uh, yeah! There isn't anything wrong with you kid. Just try and think nice thoughts. Well, not too nice. I mean… You're normal, ok. You will learn to keep it under control most of the time. Don't sweat it." She said feeling out of breath and shaky.

The other ponies that weren't pegasi sat there. Some wearing faces of embarrassment. Others blooming in their curiosity at the knowledge. And one pink earth pony bouncing in place, "Oh, oh, ooo! So what you're saying is that your guy's wings act like a stallions…" Twilight quickly shot up and covered the pink mouth with her hooves. "Pinkie, watch what you are saying!" Twilight scolded as she pointed to an unaware Scootaloo. Pinkie smiled as her ears drooped in embarrassment, "Oh, right. Sorry. Little filly in ear shot, got to keep things rated G! Or is it E for every pony. Hmm?" she questioned herself as she ate a cupcake.

Scootaloo looked relieved to know there wasn't something wrong with her. "Cool! I guess I have nothing to worry about now. Thanks again for the help guys. My mom explained all the other stuff for me, I just didn't know how to ask her about wings, seeing as she doesn't have any. You two are the best pegasi out there." Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy smiled and replied at the same time, "Thanks."

Rarity walked up behind Scootaloo with curiosity, a toothy smile on her face. She tried to innocently ask, "SO, Scootaloo dearie, who is this pony you like hm? Any pony we know?" Scootaloo backed up and shook her head furiously, "Nope, I'm not telling a soul who it is until I know they like me back. Sorry Rarity." Rarity's smile turned sour at being denied gossip.

Applejack was soon at her side as she looked at the filly, "Say there Scoots, where are our little sisters?" Scootaloo went up to her scooter and was standing it up. "Oh, there back at the tree house hanging with Spike. He has been around more lately." Twilight nodded in agreement, "I have noticed that as well."

Pinkie had a good chunk of the saved cake and put it in a big to go bag that came from nowhere, "Here you go Tooty Scooty Wooty Patooty, take some cake for you and your friends and HAVE A PARTY!" Pinkie laughed as she secured it on the scooter. Scootaloo attached her helmet as she waved goodbye, starting her wings, "Bye guys, and thanks!" With that she sped off back to the club house.

The six friends returned to their picnic, not wanting to mention the elephant in the room. Well, except for one pony, "SO, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, do you ever get these wing boners." Fluttershy looked down at her food and went red all over while Rainbow Dash had a blush on her cheeks, "None of your business Pinkie Pie. Don't ask things like that."

She ordered as she pressed her snout against Pinkie's in an aggressive manner. Pinkie just smiled at it seeing as she got her answer, "Okie dokie lokie there pal!" she sang as she danced around.

Fluttershy felt her nerves being racked as she felt all eyes on her. "This is quite the juicy news you know. I can't believe I never heard of this before. Then again there are far fewer pegasi here than earth ponies or unicorns here. I'm going to have to find a pegasus and test it out myself." Said Rarity. Applejack shot her a glare earning her some silence. "Well, us earth ponies are pretty normal when it comes to that. What about you unicorns? You got anything that springs into action when you be getting hot down south?" she teased Rarity to try and get the attention off the timid pegasus.

Rarity blushed hard as she pulled out a fan and hid behind it while fanning herself, "Oh my! Applejack darling. That is no sort of question for a lady such as myself. Those things are best left private dear." She said in her prissy tone. Pinkie just sat there smiling at all the possibilities she had to have fun with all this. "Awe come on Rarity. That's totally unfair. If we had to tell you guys ours, then you should to." Rarity answered by looking away and continuing to fan herself.

They all looked to Twilight who blushed, "Well, from my personal experience, when I was younger I had a small crush on this colt I knew. Sometimes if he got too close my horn would start glowing with magic." Twilight admitted as she hid her face. "Twilight! How could you go and blab out a thing like that?" Rarity yelled. Applejack, Rainbow Dash, and Pinkie Pie all laughed at Rarity's reaction. "Man, I can't believe an egghead like Twi could even have feelings like that. Imagine how many times Rarity's horn must glow with all the stallions she fawns over?"

Rarity's magic pulled the blue mare closer to her as she shot back, "None of your concern there Rainbow Dash. And what about you? Now that I think about it, I have seen those wings shoot up plenty of times when you're near Fluttershy." Fluttershy quivered as she heard her name mentioned. Rainbow Dash stood taller as she towered above Rarity, "Hey! It isn't like that. They don't always pop up when I'm horny. I love flying, and lots of things make me want to fly! It doesn't mean I have the hots for Fluttershy!" she defended, not noticing her yellow pegasus friend winching from the words as she laid down.

"Yes, well, horns don't always glow for that reason either. We do use our magic quite often. So I'd appreciate it if you didn't go flapping your mouth off about me." Applejack stepped in seeing how they looked like they would kill each other. "Settle down now y'all. This ain't nothing worth fighting for." She said as she pushed them apart. "Yeah guys, here, have some food, we are supposed to be having a picnic." Pinkie added.

Rainbow Dash turned to see Twilight comforting a scared looking Fluttershy, "See what you did Dash, your animal like behavior went and scared our dear Fluttershy. You must learn to control that temper." Rainbow ignored her fashion loving friend as she went up to Fluttershy, "Hey Shy, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you. I promise I won't be getting mad like that one night."

Fluttershy sniffed and smiled, giving Twilight a hug before looking at Dash, "It's ok. I'm not scared. I just don't like seeing my friends fight." Both Rarity and Rainbow Dash looked down in shame. They turned to each other and apologized. They all continued to eat when Twilight spoke.

"I can't believe I never heard of the wings reacting to the rest of the body. I need to get an updated version of the mating rituals of pegasi." They all looked at her funny, "What are you doing with a book like that?" Dash asked. "Well, love is like the next level of friendship, as we saw with my brother and Cadence. So I read up on every race of ponies. It never mentioned wings as anything important." Rainbow looked offended. "They are VERY important!" she exclaimed.

Twilight smiled, "I mean in mating Dash. It did have something very important to say about pegasi." They all sat quiet to let her continue, "It said something about how pegasi mares are the, how do you put it, most sexual, of all mares. Like they are the most excitable and willing to experiment. Has to do with a pegasus' naturally aggressive nature and short temper." Fluttershy blushed again as she hid her face in Dash's front legs, "Oh, that's interesting." "What about their stallions dear?" Rarity asked. Twilight laughed, "Stallions of all races seem to all want sex about the same. It's in their nature." They all laughed.

They all shared the last of the picnic, cleaned up and said their goodbyes. Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash started walking back towards town. This was going to be an awkward shopping trip.

Hey hey guys! Sorry for the wait. And for another really long chapter. Please tell me if this length is ok, or if I should be splitting them in two or something. I wanted a chapter with more humor, and I thought having a "talk" with Scootaloo would do the trick. I hope to have more CMC later on. Soon the focus will be back on our hero, Angel Bunny! J/K. Eventually they will confess their love to each other. Probably in a few chapters or so. Got a fun scene planned for Pinkie and Gummie. Tell me what I need to work on or what I should keep doing. Hope you all liked it. Thanks, the Queen Baby.