Fluttershy was pinned down by her overly excited friend, Pinkie Pie. Pinkie shoved her face into Fluttershy’s, grabbing her in a playful hug, “Hiya there Fluttershy! Oh my gosh, I missed you missed you missed you! It’s been too super duper long! Like, a whole day! I said to myself, now Pinkie, you need to make time for your sweetie patootie friend Flutters. Then I thought, oh my gosh, I bet Angel and Gummy miss each other too! And what better excuse to see Fluttershy then with an animal play date?”

Fluttershy was still on her back, head spinning from the tackle and bombardment of fast words. Neither pony noticed the shadow of a pegasus flying above them and pass. “Hi Pinkie. I missed you to.” Fluttershy said in a quiet voice.

Pinkie jumped off and was bouncing in place waiting for her friend to rise. “So, whatcha say? How about we let the boys play outside and we see who can eat the most cupcakes! Or maybe parfaits, no, popsicles?”

Fluttershy stood back up on wobbly legs, head spinning from the fast talking earth pony, “Oh no thank you Pinkie. I just had a big lunch with Rarity. Maybe we can just relax and spend time together?”

Before the pegasus could have another breath Pinkie cut in, “Oh boy, Rarity! I haven’t seen her in forever to. What did you two eat? Did you go to the spa? Did you have a party? You better not have a party without your old friend Pinkie!”

Fluttershy sat on the ground smiling softly. Pinkie Pie may have been a lot to handle, especially for such a shy pony, but Fluttershy always loved spending time with her. Pinkie never made her feel bad, even after that time when she was mean to her. She also always had a way of bringing her back from the dumps, nothing like a song from Pinkie to get over a fear or worry. “I wouldn’t dream of having a party without you Pinkie. A party just isn’t a party without you.” Fluttershy said with a smile.

Pinkie was so happy to hear that, she was doing cartwheels around her. “Wee! You know it! So then what do you want to do Fluttershy?” She did a few flips and landed in front of her friend, puffy mane bouncing. Gummy was still holding onto her ear.

“Well, playing with the animals sounds fun. Can I get you a drink?”

Pinkie removed the alligator from her ear and tossed him into Fluttershy’s arms, “Oh yes pleasey weasy! Making every pony in Ponyville smile is thirsty work. Say hi Gummy!” Fluttershy held the small toothless alligator in her arms and smiled at him. He merely blinked, eyes lost in awareness.

“Why hello Gummy! How is my favorite alligator today?” Fluttershy nuzzled him. He never bit her. She placed him down and looked to her pink friend, “How does some fresh squeezed orange juice sound Pinkie? I can also get Angel and Tank out here to?”

Pinkie was bending low to the ground, ready to pounce and play with a sunbathing Gummy, “Oh yes and yes, please!” Fluttershy smiled as she hummed and made her way into her cottage. Neither of the two friends noticed they were being watched.

After a short while Fluttershy came out holding a reluctant Angel. Tank came out holding a tray with a pitcher of oj and two cups. Pinkie leaped over and grabbed the tray, then placed it on the table, “Yay, juice time! Thanks Fluttershy! Hi boys! Gummy can’t wait to play. He told me so.” She yelled at the tortoise, full of energy. Tank went in his shell, startled by the happy pony.

Fluttershy rushed to his side and pet his shell. She quickly coaxed him out of hiding, “There, there, who is a good tortoise? Thank you for helping me carry the juice Tank.” She turned nervously to Pinkie, “Um, Angel isn’t in a very good mood right now. So I don’t know if he will be the best company, but Tank looks ready to spend time with us.” Both ponies looked to see Tank and Gummy, sitting on a soft patch of grass, getting some sun. Gummy stood there with his mouth open, unblinking, while Tank stood, a small and slow smile forming on his green face.

They both giggled at them, “Oh, Angel is probably just shy, maybe I can cheer him up!” Pinkie looked toward Angel, who was facing the other way, slouched over and venting. She surprised jumped him and spun him around before finishing with a tight hug. The little bunny’s eyes looked like they were going to pop. He wiggled his way out of the death grip, being sure to kick her a few times in the face before falling to the ground and joining the two sunbathing reptiles.

“See, now he is ready to hang out with his friends.” Said the party pony. Fluttershy had to hold back giggles with her hoof, if Angel saw her laughing at him, he would be mad. Fluttershy looked around, she could have sworn she heard a familiar laugh from somewhere. Pinkie Pie danced over to her friend, “There, I love to see you happy Fluttershy.” Pinkie said in an unusually calm voice. “I am really sorry you have been feeling so sad lately. I Pinkie Promise to start coming here more often and make sure you get enough laughs to keep you happy and healthy.” She hugged her timid friend, gently this time.

Fluttershy had to admit she felt pretty special. She couldn’t believe how wrong she was to think that no pony cared before. Rainbow Dash had been so worried, and was staying over to make sure she was ok. Rarity practically fainted from worry, and now Pinkie felt she had to visit more and make sure she was happy. The doctor was right, she really was loved. Fluttershy felt her eyes water as she hugged back, “Thank you Pinkie. It really helps knowing my friends care for me so much.”

Pinkie then stood up and spun Fluttershy around with surprising strength, “Of course we do! We all love you Fluttershy! Do I have to sing a WE ALL LOVE YOU FLUTTERS SONG?” she said with enthusiasm.

Fluttershy held on tighter at being swung around, “N-no thanks. I get it.” She said in a shaky voice.

Pinkie danced with Fluttershy in her arms for a moment longer before letting her go, “Good. How about some juice now?”

Fluttershy had to hold her head, she was so dizzy, “Ok Pinkie. Right this way.” She was seeing double, and zigzagging, so Pinkie Pie leaned against her side and led her to the table. After a moment the dizziness stopped and Fluttershy started serving them juice. They sat and chatted for some time. Their discussion ranging from animals, to dessert, to work which included both. They started talking about the spa, and eventually ended up talking about Rainbow Dash.

“So how is Dashie? Is she being nicer? She better be, or I’m going to throw her a be nice or else party!”

Fluttershy took a sip before looking at her friend with big eyes, “Oh she has been Pinkie. She has been taking such good care of me, you wouldn’t believe it. I just don’t know what I would do if she wasn’t here with me.”

Pinkie’s tail and eye twitched a few times as one leg inflated and her back cracked. Pinkie smiled at the news anyway, “That’s super fantastic Fluttershy! I’m glad you have a pony around to help you.” She said. Her Pinkie Sense was telling her something was up. The last time her body did a combo like that was when a young couple found out they liked each other. She told them they would be a good couple, and they listened. That was three months ago, and they were still together.

Pinkie thought back to the reaction Dash had when Rarity said she liked her. She decided she better look into this, sneakily of course, “Fluttershy, do you have a crush on Rainbow Dash?” Pinkie whispered. Fluttershy grimaced and turned red all over again. Pinkie wasn’t usually very subtle about questions. Even questions that should be private. “Yeah, I got this funny feeling. You know, I think you guys would be cute togeth…” Fluttershy silenced her with a hoof.

“Pinkie, please! Not so loud.” Pinkie smiled even with a hoof in her mouth.

She looked around, seeing the coast was clear, “So you do like her?” The pink baker whispered closing her eyes in victory.

Fluttershy was also looking around to see if she could spot a pony down the road, “Um, well, I guess I do.” She confessed quietly.

Pinkie couldn’t hold still in her seat, but she was still whispering, “That’s amazing Shy. Ooo, so are you two kissing yet? Can I throw you a happy we are a couple party?”

Fluttershy hid her face behind her hooves in embarrassment. “Please don’t say that. I haven’t even asked her if she likes me that way. Oh Pinkie, I am so nervous about it.”

Pinkie gulped down another cup of juice, “You haven’t told her yet! You got to Shy, I am sure she will be super happy to know that. She could use a pony like you to come home to. Besides, you guys have known each other so long and hang out so much, you guys are practically a married couple.” These words only turned the yellow pegasus more red.

“Well, it’s not as easy as that Pinkie.”

Pinkie pulled out a random cupcake and ate it in one bite, “Yes it is. Listen Fluttershy, my Pinkie Sense is never wrong. And right now it says you two are meant to be. Don’t be afraid, I’m sure she won’t get mad.” Pinkie continued in her secret quiet voice. This made the shy pony feel a little better. It’s true, the famous Pinkie Sense is never wrong.

“Well, I was thinking of asking her out on Hearts and Hooves Day. And then take it from there.” Pinkie grinned at this.

“That’s a good plan. It will be such a surprise. Fluttershy, can we stop whispering now?”

Fluttershy played with the tip of her tail, “Only if we can talk about something else.”

Pinkie jumped out of her seat and bounced toward the seated pony, “OK! How about we give these pets some exercise?” she asked loudly.

Soon the two ponies were running around with the tortoise and bunny, while Gummy was attached to Pinkie’s thigh. They ran around so much that after a little while Fluttershy lay down on her back in the grass. Soon Pinkie belly flopped her and the two rolled around a bit until they were lying side by side.

“Don’t worry Fluttershy, we can totally get Rainbow Dash for you. Anything for a smile!” said Pinkie hooves waving crazily in the air.

Fluttershy had to smile at this. “Thank you Pinkie Pie.”

Rainbow Dash’s Work Day

Rainbow Dash had a pretty long day at work, even if it was a somewhat short day. First, she had to be up before dawn, and leave her new comfy bed with Fluttershy. Then the stupid clouds wouldn’t behave for her. It was supposed to be an easy day, just a light drizzle and then clear skies. But the clouds had something else in mind. They would not hold still, and the rain would pour out too strong. It was way heavier than planned. She had to keep stopping to rearrange them. And by the time the sun came up, she had to break them. Usually clouds break easy, but they were giving her all sorts of trouble. And this is what the weather pony had to deal with all over Ponyville. Her weather team today kept messing up. So she had a lot to manage and clean up. By the time Dash got back to the control center, she had a full and boring report to write.

Right around the time when she finished the report, she got a visit from the big boss. Luckily the boss was in a good mood today, so no lectures. She did ask about the academy. With a sigh, Rainbow Dash explained the whole story of being kicked out and having her schedule more open. That part wasn’t so bad. The boss went ahead and took her out to lunch and a drink after work.

Now Rainbow Dash was flying back to Fluttershy’s cottage. “I wonder what that silly filly is doing right now? I hope she is ready for some quality time.” The cyan pegasus was flying high in the air, enjoying the altitude and exercise. She was nearing the home in no time, when she heard a familiar voice. She was now over the garden, so she decided to land on a small stray cloud and enjoyed its softness, resting shortly. She peered down to see a pony, conforming her thoughts, “Pinkie Pie? What is she doing here?”

Her eyes narrowed with a frown when she saw Pinkie on top of Fluttershy, hugging her and pressing the side of her face against hers, “She is being too friendly with you Shy. Well, I guess it is Pinkie.” Rainbow Dash said to herself. “Harmless, right?” she huffed out. Rainbow Dash was getting a little annoyed to see that they were holding each other for so long. She dug herself into the cloud, feeling her hooves kick at it slightly.

“I probably shouldn’t be sitting here watching them. I should go down and hang. But I dunno, I kinda wanna see how far this will go.” She thought. Soon Fluttershy was back up and running into the house. Rainbow Dash narrowed her vision in to see Pinkie eating a random slice of pie. She also finally noticed Gummy on the ground. “Ok, just a pet play date. Hmm, why weren’t the others invited?”

Soon the yellow pegasus that Dash had been thinking about all day appeared holding her mortal enemy, Angel. She also noticed Tank coming out, holding what looked like drinks. Pinkie scared him into his shell, and Fluttershy helped him back out. Now Rainbow Dash was being very quiet, but she nearly died laughing at seeing Pinkie almost knock Angel out with a hug. She almost blew her cover.

She hid behind the cloud for a moment before peering down again. What she saw really bugged her. There was Pinkie Pie, hugging Fluttershy, and dancing with her. She didn’t know why, but seeing another pony so close to her was really raging a fire in her. She wanted to go down and do something to Pinkie. Not hurt her of course, but maybe surprise scare her, then she could be next to her. She was pretty high up, so she couldn’t hear what they said.

“I wonder what they are talking about? Looks like they are whispering. Must be something juicy.” After watching them play with the animals a little longer, she saw Fluttershy lay down and Pinkie belly flop her. “Oh great, now they are rolling around on the ground with each other. Like they’re, like they’re. ugh! I don’t even want to think about it. Only I can play with her like that!” Dash said quietly to herself. She had to cover her head with her hooves to calm down.

She knew it was wrong to feel like this. Pinkie always got physical when playing. Hay, they have wrestled before. And they are all friends. Fluttershy doesn’t belong to just one pony. Rainbow Dash looked over to see them lying side by side. “Am I jealous?” she said with a sigh. “Come on Dash. Pinkie Pie is one of your best friends. They are just playing, I hope. I better get down there before anything else happens.”

Rainbow Dash took a giant leap off the small cloud, the kick start making it disperse, and she flew down like a torpedo to the two resting ponies.

Back to Normal

Fluttershy lay there on the soft, cool, green grass, catching her breath from all the exercise and laughter. Pinkie Pie was lying next to her, pressed up against her side, giggling madly. “Hehe ha! Here comes Miss Flashy Dashie!” said Pinkie Pie with her eyes closed. With one last giggle she back stroked on the grass, moving herself away. Fluttershy opened her eyes, catching a silhouette of a winged creature, causing her to immediately cover her face with her hooves. When the rainbow blur landed in front of them, it caused a strong wind to blow her pink mane every which way. Fluttershy was caught off guard, and whimpering, trembling in her spot on the grass, hind legs kicking helplessly in the air softly.

Rainbow Dash stood tall and proud in front of her friends until she saw that she startled her yellow friend. Dash made a small moan as her ears drooped, her face holding an apologetic expression. She rushed over and started nuzzling Fluttershy on the side of her face trying to calm her, not realizing she was on top of her again. “Dang, I’m sorry Shy. I only wanted to make a cool entrance, not scare you.”

After the nuzzle and hearing the voice, Fluttershy took a peek from between her arms, and was rewarded with the sight of her favorite pegasus. She let out a small gasp as she reached out and pulled her flying friend into a hug. “Oh Dashie, it’s you! Oh my, I’m sorry I didn’t recognize you! I-I thought you were a d-d-dragon, coming to get me.” Said Fluttershy in a shaky voice. The yellow mare was rubbing her face all over Dash’s face. Neither noticed Pinkie smiling wildly at the cute pair. Until she started making very loud kissy noises, ruining the tender moment.

Fluttershy’s eyes shot open, realizing what she was doing, and what it must have looked like. She smiled a nervous smile and let go of her crush, laying back down on the grass. Her yellow arms were held close to her chest, her eyes looking down, a blush forming yet again. Even Rainbow Dash had a little blush, taking notice that she was now laying on top of Fluttershy, right in front of Pinkie. But she was having way to much fun watching her shy friend become flustered again.

The cyan mare lowered her head and rubbed noses with her friend, “Silly filly. I’m no dragon. I am way more awesome than them.” She gave a snort of a laugh, “Don’t tell Spike though.”

Pinkie Pie then threw herself at Dash, knocking her off, the pink pony now lying on both of them, “Hey, don’t forget to say hi to Pinkie Pie!”

They all shared a big laugh. Rainbow Dash laughed at herself “How could I ever be jealous. This is Pinkie Pie. She gets physical with every pony. She’s not putting the moves on Shy. She is still available. Oh riiight!” the blue pony thought to herself.

Soon the three friends and three pets went inside the cottage to relax on the furniture. “Excuse me Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, do you want some jello?”

Dash was still pretty full but something as light as jello would be fine. “Yes please Shy.” She said as she kicked back on the recliner.

Pinkie was jumping up in the air, “Oh yes, absouposotivelylutely, JELLO!” the party pony yelled, causing Angel to pull his ears down to block out the screeching yell.

Fluttershy smiled as she pet her rabbit, “Coming right up. And I will bring some treats for the pets to.” With that she galloped into the kitchen to fetch the snacks. Pinkie was leaning on the sofa, shaking her hoof around, Gummy attached to it. Dash was amusing herself with a flying sports magazine. “Here you all go.” The ponies and pets all turned with excited eyes, going at the treats set before them. Fluttershy slowly enjoyed her jello, while the other two practically inhaled it.

“So, Rainbow, how was work? Well I hope?” Asked Fluttershy.

Rainbow groaned aloud, “Oh sweet Celestia! Clouds were not on my side today. But I gave them the old one-two with these babies. That showed them.” Dash started some jabbing motions on her seat, finishing with an uppercut. She rested back in her seat, “It was a little hectic. And then I had all this boring paper work to do. That has got to be the worst part of the job. But thanks for asking.” Finished Dash.

Pinkie Pie started floating in the air as she gasped rather loudly, much like the first time she met Twilight Sparkle, “Holy Par-ty! Fluttershy! What happened to your wall? Did you hold an extreme game of pin the tail on the pony without me?” The two pegasi looked at the cracked wall that Pinkie was standing in front of.

“Oh, yeah. Actually, I was flying to fast in here, and kind of broke the wall Pinks. Oops?” said Dash as she raised her hooves up with a shrug.

“That’s right, my wall. I totally forgot to go into town and get a quote from the construction pony. Silly me.” Pinkie looked from the wall to Rainbow Dash.

“Ouch, that must have hurt. Poor Dashie. You need to look where you are flying.” Pinkie said as she tussled the rainbow mane.

Dash pushed her hoof away, laughing. “Nothing can break this hard head. Like a rock.” Said Rainbow as she knocked on her own head.

Fluttershy started gathering the dishes, “Oh please, let’s not test that theory out.” Said the injured pony worriedly. Rainbow Dash jumped out of her spot as she helped her carry the dishes she was struggling with.

“Here Shy, let me help. Pinkie, why don’t you make yourself comfortable. We will be done in a second.”

Pinkie Pie sat in front of the cracked wall as she nodded slowly, “Okie dokie lokie.” Was all the baker said. Fluttershy proceeded into the kitchen and set them in the sink. Rainbow Dash sat quietly as she watched her friend wash the dishes. Fluttershy was cleaning them as she sang with some birds that were hovering by.

Once the yellow pony was done singing and the birds had flown off the blue pony sneaked up behind her, a smirk on her face. She jumped up and grabbed her friend in a tight embrace from behind, “Gotcha! Now what is my poor little Flutters going to do now that she is trapped?” whispered the predatory pegasus into the yellow ear. Rainbow Dash started rubbing Fluttershy’s sides as she nuzzled into her neck. Dash smiled to herself as she felt Fluttershy quiver with each touch, trying to wiggle around, making cute yet to Rainbow Dash seductive noises.

“Oh no. Please Rainbow, not with company over.” Rainbow Dash was about to go for her ear when the whole place started shaking. Rainbow Dash turned Fluttershy around to face her and held her close. They both looked to the kitchen doorway, hearing what sounded like jack hammers and other construction going on from within the house.

Fluttershy was being held up by her friend, trying to fall onto the ground and curl into a ball. “Pinkie Pie. Shy, let’s go check on her.” At the thought of her friend being hurt Fluttershy nodded and started toward the living room. Once they opened the door, there was a cloud of dust everywhere. They both started coughing. Fluttershy ran to the windows, opening them up. Rainbow Dash used her wings to blow the dust out. Some of the animals were helping by opening the windows and grabbing whatever they could to help blow the dust out.

“What the hay happened?” yelled Dash.

“Pinkie! Are you alright?” called out Fluttershy. Once everything cleared they saw a bouncing Pinkie Pie, wearing a hard hat and utility belt, holding a hammer in her mouth. Both their mouths fell open at the sight. The terrible cracked wall was fixed. In fact, it looked brand new. It shinned as it looked like it had a new finish.

“What the? How, how did you do that?” asked the fast flying pegasus, puzzled.

Pinkie jumped to the animal loving pony, “Do you like it Fluttershy? All better? Your Auntie Pinkie Pie took care of it for you!” Fluttershy held her hooves up to her face, too happy to be annoyed at the age difference.

“OH YES! Thank you Pinkie! Thank you so much! This will save us so much time and trouble. That was really kind of you.” Pinkie threw her construction apparel off of her body, revealing Gummy on her head.

“Oh, anything to see you smile. Who would smile at an old broken wall, when they can have a nice new one to look at?” Said the reality breaking pony as she put Gummy on the ground next to the rainbow mare. Both pink mane ponies walked over to the wall to admire the handiwork. “It was so much fun, and easy. You know sometimes I fix buildings during my free time. I am certified and everything. It is all up to code. I moved all the animals into the hallway before starting. All except Gummy. He is my assistant!” Pinkie Pie started her trail of words, Fluttershy trying really hard to keep up.

Rainbow Dash looked at the wall from behind them, “How the hay did she do that so fast? Where did she get all that stuff?” Rainbow Dash pondered to herself. She then spotted something green and black out of the corner of her eye. There, wearing a little black tuxedo and top hat, was Gummy. He was dancing on his hind legs, using his tail for balance. He held a small cane in one hand, and was lifting his hat with the other. Rainbow Dash rubbed her eyes, never seeing the alligator doing anything before. She turned to her friends, “Uh, Pinkie?”

They both turned to her, the pink pony wearing a huge smile, “Yes Dashie!”

Rainbow Dash pointed to the alligator as she turned to look at the spectacle. She did a double take to see he was back to wearing nothing, standing there, blinking slowly. “Yes Rainbow Dash, that’s Gummy. What about him?” said Pinkie Pie playfully.

Rainbow Dash just stared at the toothless reptile, then back to her friends. “Uh, nothing. I think I am more tired then I thought. I better lie down.” The cyan mare went back to her spot on the recliner, closing her eyes.

Fluttershy gave her a questioning look before turning to her pink friend, “Um Pinkie? Thank you for checking on me and fixing my wall. But I feel pretty tired, and I think Dash may need a nap to.” Said Fluttershy apologetically.

“No worries Fluttershy. I got to get back to the shop anyway, the Cakes will be out, and I’m foal sitting the kiddos.” Said Pinkie with a smile.

“Oh, I just love little ones. It must be so rewarding playing with them. Do give the twins a kiss for me on their cute little heads, will you please?” Fluttershy timidly asked her friend as she bowed her head.

Rainbow looked on at how cute her yellow friend got. “She would make such a good mom.” Dash thought to herself as Pinkie hopped off.

“Sure will Fluttershy. Bye Dashie! Don’t go breaking anymore walls now!” Pinkie called out with a wave, Gummy suddenly attached to her tail, all the construction stuff mysteriously gone.

“Later Pinkie. Catch ya sometime this week for some pranks!” said the resting pegasus. Soon Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy were left alone in the living room, even the animals scampered off elsewhere to relax. Fluttershy timidly walked over and sat on the floor next to the recliner her friend was resting on. She hid behind her mane, eyes glued to the floor, as one hoof was resting on the arm of the recliner, brushing against Dash’s arm.

“You look pretty tired Rainbow. You should have a nap. Sorry I didn’t have much food ready, I was so busy today. And that surprise visit from Pinkie got me distracted. I can start on dinner though.” Said the butter colored pony quietly.

Rainbow Dash looked at her, “Don’t worry. My boss treated me out to lunch, so I’m not too hungry anyway. You need your rest too Shy. Even though I like your cooking way more, how about I treat us out to dinner, that way you can rest to? Anywhere you want.”

Fluttershy brightened at not keeping her friend hungry. She flipped her mane over to look clearly at her friend with a smile. Dash always thought she looked so amazing when she flipped her mane over like that.

“That sounds nice. We haven’t gone out just the two of us in a long while. Thank you Rainbow Dash.” Said the earth loving pegasus.

Rainbow Dash sat up in her seat, “Awesome! Say, do you feel like taking a nap?” Fluttershy let out a small yawn at the prospect of sleep. “Actually, now that you mention it, I think I do.”

Rainbow Dash’s ears flattened against her head as she held a crooked smile, “Just what I was hoping you would say.” Before Fluttershy could blink, Rainbow Dash picked her up and put her on the sofa. Dash herself snuggled in between the surprised mare and the back rest of the sofa. The blue one pulled a throw over them both, placing some pillows for their heads to rest. She wrapped her arms and legs around the smaller yellow pony as she buried her face in the pink mane. A rainbow tail snaked around Fluttershy’s leg, and Dash finished her spooning position with a wing draped over her sleeping buddy. Fluttershy didn’t say a word against it.

The whole thing was definitely not expected, but welcomed by the calmer of the two. Fluttershy let out a small moan as she closed her eyes, feeling Rainbow Dash’s nose softly touch that sweet spot behind her ear. “Now this is the perfect way to unwind after a hard day’s work. Sweet dreams my pretty filly.” Rainbow Dash whispered as she felt the sand pony work its magic on her.

“As long as you’re in them, it can only be sweet.” Said Fluttershy in a very quiet voice, so small Rainbow Dash couldn’t make it out as she was whisked away to dreamland. Once Fluttershy heard the rather load snoring against her ear, she let out a happy little squee. “This is a dream come true. I can lay here like this forever. And once I ask her, and with a little luck, we can do this as a couple. Oh dear sweet Celestia, let her say yes!” thought the happy little pony.

Soon Fluttershy let the sounds of the singing birds and the rhythmic snoring of the pony behind her send her off to sleep like a lullaby. And for a few hours, as random animals would walk into the living room, they would give a truly happy smile, for even being little critters, they could see that their care taker was happy with the one she loved.

A Few Hours Later

Rainbow Dash was sleeping rather contently, enjoying the live pony/ stuffed animal in her arms. She smiled in her sleep, snoring stopping for a moment, as she yet again snuggled into the silky smooth mane. She took in a deep breath, sighing contently, before resuming her loud snoring. Fluttershy also lied there peacefully, somehow put at ease by the snoring. Years of having Angel Bunny sleep on her pillow paying off, he was even louder then the pony behind her.

The two snuggled and dreamed, happy to have physical contact with another. Soon the peaceful scene was broken. Angel and Tank came into the living room, having just finished an adventure of sneaking into town and causing traffic jams and other mayhems. They were both rather dirty and hungry. Angel looked up angrily at the sleeping pair, he expected his pony to be ready with an assortment of food for him. Tank didn’t like the look the bunny was giving them, willing to wait for his owner to feed him. Tank tried to take hold of Angel by the tail, but Angel narrowly hopped out of the way. He clumsily climbed up the side of the sofa.

Once up there, he saw the pony that tended to his every whim and the pony that had been causing him trouble. He didn’t much care for the way they were sleeping. They should be up taking care of him! He made a motion of one rolling up their sleeves and jumped into the air. As he made his decent right at the face of the rainbow one a blue hoof swung itself forward, smacking him right in his face. After the rough contact he slid down and landed on his caretaker’s head. He looked about, seeing what looked like two Tanks covering their eyes. Fluttershy was up in an instant at the weight of something landing on her head.

She looked up with sleepy eyes to see a disgruntled Angel Bunny, with a slightly flatter face then usual. “Oh my goodness! Angel, did you fall down on the couch. What did mama say about playing so carelessly, especially up so high?” she nuzzled and rubbed the slightly red face of her beloved pet. He started pushing her away, pointing to the sleeping pegasus behind her.

She looked back confused before turning to the critter in her hooves. “Now Angel, don’t blame Rainbow Dash. She’s sleeping like a baby.” At that moment the cyan mare made a loud snore and hugged Fluttershy tighter, causing her to giggle and smile. She placed the rabbit down next to his tortoise friend. “Give us a chance to wake up and we will get you some food. Plus I think two naughty boys need a bath!” she sang.

Tank stood there smiling, ready for some much needed attention, but Angel pulled at his ears. He was going to create such a fuss once his owner got up. They both walked away, but still in earshot.

Fluttershy managed to roll over so that she could face her sleeping protector. She felt her heart swell at seeing how happy and peaceful Dash was. She started nuzzling against her neck, face reddening. Rainbow Dash began to stir out of her sleep, yawning loudly before turning to lay on her back, arms behind her head. She fully opened one eye to see Fluttershy clinging to her side, looking up at her, cute as ever.

Dash gave a smirk, happy to see such a sight first thing from her nap, “Morning beautiful, how did you sleep?” Dash’s flirty question only made Fluttershy more red, causing her to hide her face into Dash’s side.

“Oh, good thank you. And you?” Fluttershy said quickly and quietly. Hearing her crush call her beautiful made her nervous yet giddy.

Rainbow Dash stretched while laying down, “Awesome. I always nap better with you here. And I am starting to get hungry. Can’t wait to take you out to dinner.”

Fluttershy’s eyes grew wide at this, “Does this count as a date? She didn’t say it straight out. She made it sound like a friend dinner.” She thought to herself. “Oh yes. Me to. Um, but first I need to give the animals their dinner. And Angel and Tank got dirty, so I need to wash them up to.” Rainbow Dash sat up, stretching the last of her sleep from her body.

“Good idea Shy. We can take care of everything before we go, then we can stay out late.” Said the flashy pegasus with a wink. “Let me get the boys cleaned, and you can start feeding the rest. Geez, why does my hoof hurt?” Said Rainbow as she inspected her hoof. Angel looked at her, rubbing his nose. Great, now he had to have bath time with her. That means he had to wait even longer to get his food. Oh, some pony is going to pay.

Rainbow called them to her. Tank came obediently, but Angel stood in his place, wanting to give her a hard time. “Come on rabbit. I want to eat to.” This only made the white bunny angrier, as he stuck out his tongue before running away. She leaped forward and caught him just in time, getting used to his agility. “You need a bath. Now come here. Owe!” Dash complained as he pulled at her mane and eye lashes.

She dropped him and used her hoof to hold him down by the tail. “Ok, listen. You just take a bath and make this easy, I will bring you back a carrot cake or something. Deal!” He stopped his movements and thought about it. A slice of carrot cake sounded pretty good, but so did making her night miserable. He looked to Tank who had an expression of “Come on man. The faster we do this, the faster we eat.”

He nodded his head yes as he followed her to the bathtub. He made a sign saying, “Your just lucky Tank and Fluttershy like you.” He grumbled to himself, not like any of the ponies understood him most of the time.

Soon the animals were fed, loved, and into bed. Fluttershy gave them each a kiss goodnight. She stopped in front of Tank and Angel, “Now, you boys behave while we are gone. If you do, Dashie and I will bring you dessert like she promised, and you can have it for breakfast.” The two animals nodded as they were tucked into Angel’s personal bed in her bedroom that he used on occasion. They were both stuffed from dinner, and ready for a good sleep.

It had just turned dark, the nap and animal care taking more time then they realized. Rainbow Dash held open the door for Fluttershy. She stepped outside, stretching her bandaged wings before tucking them back in. Hung on a railing was the beautiful shawl that Rarity made her that she put to the side once Pinkie jumped her.

Fluttershy put it over her back. She flipped her mane as she stood tall, much like when she modeled for Rarity. Rainbow Dash stood there smiling, marveling at how pretty she looked this evening. Fluttershy seemed to notice her starring, and how her blue wings were wide open.

She instantly shied back to normal, trying to hide behind her mane. Rainbow Dash looked her over once again, saving the image mentally, before trotting over to her. “I know you don’t hear this near enough, but you look so beautiful Fluttershy.” Said the admiring rainbow pony.

Fluttershy kept her head low and behind her mane, digging at the ground nervously. “Thank You Rainbow Dash. Rarity made it for me so I can hide my wings.”

Dash then started gently pressing up against the bottom of her friend’s chin, bringing her head up. “Well she did a real good job. You look so awesome. It goes so well with your eyes and fur. You’re going to have every pony drooling over you tonight.” And it was true. The gems that were sewn in sparkled in the moonlight, and brought out her blue eyes. So much so that Rainbow Dash wanted to just hold her all night and get lost in those eyes. “No time to act all weird and mushy on her. I promised her a nice dinner and a good time.” She thought to herself to bring her back in focus.

Her attention was grabbed away from the mare beside her for a second. She flew up into a tree, and grabbed a blue flower, one that matched the blue gems. She flew back down at the wondering Fluttershy. She quickly put it in her hair. “There, a nice head ornament, now we are all ready to go.” Said the tom coltish mare.

Fluttershy giggled at her friend’s choice of words. “Yay!” she cheered in her quiet manner. The two walked on merrily into Ponyville.

After a pleasant walk and some sight seeing of the familiar town, the two were in a small booth of a favorite diner. “You sure you want to eat here Shy? I don’t mind going some place more expensive. You look so good, you deserve to be eating at one of those fancy five stars Rarity goes on about.”

These words made the shy pony try a new tactic. She hid behind her menu this time. It didn’t really help, they were sitting on the same side of the booth, “No really, this is perfect. The food is always so good. The ponies here are always very polite to me. And, I love the atmosphere.”

Rainbow chuckled to herself, “Yeah, you’re right. We have been coming here for a while. Why mess with what works?” Soon the two ponies were looking at their menus, tummies grumbling. Fluttershy was still nervous, so much that she didn’t realize her hind leg kick out and make contact with Dash’s. They both looked at each other. Fluttershy’s eyes filled with horror, Rainbow’s filled with playfulness.

The bigger pony scooted closer and playfully nudged her back. “Want to play some hoofsie huh?” she said wiggling her eyebrows.

Fluttershy giggled at how competitive her friend could make anything as she boldly stated she would win in that. “I don’t know why I am so nervous. I guess this feels so much like a date. I just wish I knew what she thinks of this all.” Thought the worried Fluttershy.

“You need to relax Shy. It’s me, I’m not going to hurt you or anything.” Said Rainbow in a comforting tone. Soon the two pegasi ordered their food and had a chat with their waiter. Supposedly there was a freak accident involving crates of freshly made bowling pins that had fallen over on the main road. It caused all sorts of havoc, making them close down the street for an hour.

Fluttershy looked to her friend with worry, “Oh my goodness, what could have caused that?” asked the yellow mare.

RD snorted to herself, “Who knows? Those freak accidents.” Fluttershy laughed to as she shut her eyes, trying to gather her thoughts. Dash was in such a good mood that she put her arms around her yellow friend and held her close, cuddling into the sensitive ear in public. Fluttershy had to bite her lip to hold back the moan trying to escape her mouth.

She was trying really hard to focus on anything besides the feeling she was getting from Rainbow Dash. Soon both ponies looked at each other. Both falling into each others eyes. “This is the perfect chance to steal a kiss. Oh my, just a quick one. Or even a chance to ask her about Hearts and Hooves Day. Anything to move us forward.” Thought the anxious Fluttershy.

“Come on Dash, just blurt it out. I like you Fluttershy. A lot. Sorry I was too dumb to see it before. Want to be my marefriend? Say something!” thought Rainbow Dash as she smiled nervously, starting to feel a little sweaty.

Fluttershy looked down as she shut her eyes, “Come on Fluttershy! Be brave, you can do this. I will do this.” Fluttershy took in a deep breath, getting Rainbow’s attention. Nothing but air came out as she lost her nerve.

She thought back to what she read earlier that day. “Rainbow Dash, will you accompany me to Canterlot so I can make my appointment with my psychiatrist?” Fluttershy said in a rather disappointed tone.

Rainbow Dash didn’t seem to notice, willing to get her mind off of being a coward. “Sure I will. Just tell me when.”

Fluttershy felt like running into a cave and never coming out. She tried so hard to ask her out on a proper date. The food came, and Rainbow Dash was distracted once more. Fluttershy sighed, “I guess there is no reason to ruin this dinner with her. She did offer after all. Maybe I can ask Shrink for some tips. And I can ask her in Canterlot. Yes, I just have to wait a little longer. I can ask Pinkie and Rarity for tips to.” Fluttershy thought as she daintily ate her meal.

“Ok, so a nice trip would be a good start. Get her out of her shell and away from her troubles. I hope the check up doesn’t make her sad. Think positive. A nice walk around the castle and in the garden would cheer her up. And be pretty romantic to. Just gotta hold out a little longer.” Rainbow Dash thought at the same time.

The two friends enjoyed the other’s company. There they shared a nice dessert, and even a glass of wine. Soon they found themselves back in the cottage, ready for sleep to face another day.

Author's Notes:

Yes, Pinkie's time in the sun. Thank you so much to everyone who has been reading, following, and commenting. I hope you all liked it. I had such a good time writing any scene with Pinkie, so this chapter was a fun one for me. How did you think I did with Pinkie Pie? Did anyone get the little Looney Tunes reference with Gummy? Also, will Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash ever ask each other out? When I wrote this chapter a long time ago, I felt the ending a little weak, and unsure of how to end it. So any tips I am willing to hear. I am trying to rearrange the paragraphs to make the dialogue flow better. Also, a special shout out and thanks to my proof reader for pushing these out so fast after I sent it to them. Like this person is proof reading and Sonic Rainboom speeds here. Thanks to everyone for all the positivity!