Despite the title, most of this is more Fluttercord fluff, inspired by a fanfic by FanOfCartoons. I was going to add more, but I thought it would work better as it's own chapter, so you'll read it next update. Now that it's Spring Break, I can get more done!

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"Right there is Sugar Cube Corner," Rainbow Dash said, pointing. "That's where Pinkie Pie works. It's owned by Mr. and Mrs. Cake. They make the best baked goods in all of Ponyville!"

"Ooh!" Tammy cried. "Can we go try some?"

"That's also where Pinkie is hosting your party," Twilight said. "We'll swing by this evening." She gestured towards another building. "Over there is Rarity's shop, Carousel Boutique. We'll stop there before the party so Rarity can give you a makeover."

"Why does she hate my hair so much?"

Twilight laughed. "That's just Rarity. She has to give every pony a makeover."

The human turned pegasus panted. "Phew, my wings are getting tired."

"It's like that for the first couple of days or so. I only recently got wings myself. You'll get used to it."

"I think we should take a break from flying and walk the rest of the way," Rainbow suggested. "You don't want to stress your wings too much when using them the first time."

The three slowly descended to the ground, landing right outside of City Hall.

"You said you got your wings only recently," Tammy repeated to Twilight. "You mean you didn't have them before?"

The alicorn giggled. "It's a long story. You see, I was born a unicorn and when I was a filly in Canterlot, Princess Celestia made me her protégé."

"A while back, she was sent to Ponyville," Rainbow continued with a chuckle. "In fact, Twilight and I met at this very spot. Ha, you remember how goofy I made your mane look?"

"Regretfully. Anyway, I met all my friends and since I didn't want to leave them, Princess Celestia allowed me to live here and study the Magic of Friendship. My studies brought me so far that I was granted these wings and crowned a princess!"

"So shouldn't you be living in a castle or something?" Tammy wondered.

"I have my own room at the palace, but my home is here in Ponyville. It's kind of weird getting so much attention in Canterlot, but here I'm treated like the unicorn I was before."

"Oh, Princess Twilight!" The three turned to see the Mayor bowing. "How are you today, your highness?"

"Splendid," Twilight politely responded. "How's the re-election campaign coming along, Mayor Mare?"

Tammy tried to hide her snickering.

"Oh, the competition's a little shaky."

"Well, you have my full support."

"Oh, thank you, your highness!"

The Mayor backed away slowly and then rushed into City Hall. Twilight rolled her eyes.

"Okay, so not every pony's used to my new position."

The pegasi laughed. Tammy stopped as her stomach grumbled.

"Hey, you think we could get a snack?"

"Snack?" Rainbow questioned. "You had twenty pancakes for breakfast!"

"I have a monstrous appetite. Sometimes, I get so hungry I could eat a horse!" Her laughter died down once she saw her companions' horror-stricken faces. "Sorry. Figure of speech."

"I think now's the time to head on over to Sweet Apple Acres," Twilight suggested. "It's the Zap Apple Harvest, which means they'll be making zap apple jam!"

"What are zap apples?"

Rainbow patted her on the back. "You'll see."

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Meanwhile, Fluttershy and Discord were walking through the marketplace. Fluttershy had made a quick shopping list using a quill and paper that Discord had summoned for her.

"Let's see," the yellow pegasus pondered. "We need carrots for Angel, strawberries…do humans like strawberries?"

The draconequus shrugged. "From what I understand, humans will eat anything. Or is that just me?"

As they walked by, Discord noticed an orange stallion with a horseshoe cutie mark staring dreamily at Fluttershy. She was unaware, but it made the draconequus angry. He left his companion for a moment and picked the stallion up with his tail.

"Don't even think about it, punk!" he threatened.

"T-Think about what?" the terrified stallion stammered.

"You were staring at that pegasus over there."

"S-So what? She's p-pretty."

"True as that is, you can't have her! She's mine! Got it?" The stallion gulped and nodded. "Good."

As soon as he dropped him, the stallion ran away. Next time, he'll think twice before making goo-goo eyes at my Fluttershy! He couldn't blame the stallion, however. Fluttershy was pretty. Who wouldn't make goo-goo eyes at her?

He then realized that he had separated himself from his friend. He glanced around and found her at Carrot Top's stand.

"Three bits for one bunch of carrots?" Fluttershy repeated. "But last week it was only two bits!"

"It's been a tough week," Carrot Top explained. "I'm low on stock."

"Oh, in that case, I should give you four bits."

"Deal!"

The orange haired pony shrieked when Discord materialized in front of her. "Excuse me? What do you think you're doing?"

"Running a business here!"

"What business do you have taking advantage of some pony's generosity by overcharging them?"

"Look, I'm down to my last batch of carrots, I…"

"Too bad! Four bits is too much! You will charge the lady two bits and no more!"

"Okay," Carrot Top whimpered.

Discord smiled. "Excellent! Fluttershy, give the pony her money."

The pegasus sighed and handed Carrot Top her two bits.

"What's next on the list?"

Fluttershy checked her piece of paper. "Strawberries. They should be over there."

As she walked up to the stand, a gray pegasus with wonky eyes dashed in front of her.

"Um, excuse me, Derpy?" she said with confidence in her voice. She tried to remember her assertiveness training. "I believe you cut in front of me."

Derpy turned her head but didn't move. "Sorry, Fluttershy, didn't see ya."

"So if you would move to the back of the line…"

"But I need the strawberries! They're my favorite!"

"Oh, well that's okay…"

Discord grunted and picked up the blonde pegasus. "Listen, you! Fluttershy was here first! So get to the back of the line where you belong!"

"Okay," Derpy sniffed.

The draconequus dropped her behind him.

"Discord…" Fluttershy started to say.

"Well, go on, my dear. We're next."

After purchasing the strawberries, Fluttershy pulled her friend aside.

"I really wish you wouldn't do that."

"Do what?" Discord asked innocently.

"Whenever we go out, you're mean to every pony."

"Not every pony. Just the jerks who like to take advantage of you."

"Well, it's not very nice…"

"What's the harm in me defending your honor?"

Isn't that what men do for the women they love? He thought to himself.

"It's very sweet and all, but I don't like every pony being afraid of me."

He chuckled. "Afraid of you? My dear, I believe it's me they're afraid of."

"Even when you're not with me, whenever some pony sees me, they run away for fear of making you angry."

"Then they should know better! Mess with you, mess with me!"

Fluttershy sighed and shook her head. Discord knelt down to her.

"Listen, I'm just looking out for you. A sweet pony like you shouldn't have to put up with jerks like them."

"I know you want to protect me, but must you be so harsh? I mean Derpy there…she's a little…um…" She tried to find the right words. "Sensitive. Couldn't you be less brash?"

She looked up at him with her innocent eyes. It made the draconequus soften every time. Then he sighed.

"Fine, I'll tone it down a bit, but only for you, my dear."

She smiled. "Thank you. Come on, we have many more things to get."

He groaned as he watched her trot to the next stall. Then he noticed another stallion watching her as well. He glared and with a snap of his fingers, a water balloon splashed on his head. Fluttershy heard the stallion's scream as he ran away. She turned accusingly to her friend.

"What?" he shrugged. "I said a bit, not a lot."

A slight giggle escaped her lips. "What am I going to do with you?"

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Yep, background ponies!