It was nice when the Ponyville weather ponies were doing their job right. Especially when you take your beloved on a stroll through the park.

Rainbow looked at you as she walked by your side, occasionally bumping flanks and exchanging stares of amusement.

It was getting close to a year in the relationship and things were getting better and better. Never before had you felt more than just yourself- you felt part of something entirely, though you couldn't determine what.

With Rainbow Dash strutting beside you with a big silly smile on her face, you could get past those thoughts.

"We've been walking for like hours non-stop," You complained, your legs slightly wobbly.

She looked to you and smiled. You were expecting some teasing, but were flattered to see her gesture to a tree. "Okay, let's relax over here for a few."

You took the offer in kind, plopping on the grass with her following right next to you. You smiled at her, rubbing noses with giggles passing between.

"Goodness," You began as you looked around, to the sky, and all other direction possible. "This is a gorgeous day, isn't it?"

She nodded. "I know! I honestly didn't care about the weather a whole lot and stuff before. Ya know, weather-pony and all."

You gave an understanding nod.

"But...spending a day under it with somepony is really special," She looked you in the eyes with her crimson ovals.

You stared right back, unable to hold a toothy smile yourself. "Your mane and fur go really well with the sky. It just bursts with life."

She blushed and looked away. "Yeah, I wouldn't know."

"Hmm?" You hummed as you casually looked around, taking in the environment.

"I wouldn't know what it looks like," She repeated. Now that you looked at her, you noticed a weary smile.

You moved closer, putting a gentle hoof around her. "What do you mean?"

"I'm...K-...kind of...Actually..." She choked, still holding a smile with watery eyes.

Not on your watch. Absolutely not- no Rainbow tears. "Shh, shh," You hushed as you pulled her close and stroked her mane. "You don't ha-"

"I'm colorblind."

And never before have you heard such silence. The flow of wind against your fur, the sound of chatter nearby, the subtle thump of a foreign heartbeat- it was very, very quiet.

A rainbow-maned mare that happens to be colorblind? A dozen formulas rushed through your mind- insults, laughter, scolding. I can see it now...laughing fillies at school and teasing colts in Cloudsdale. You could have said a lot of things just then. A lot of horrible things, a lot of great things.

"Do you want to know what they look like?" You pulled her away to look in her watery, nearly pouring eyes.

"How?" She asked with her last bit of strength, now holding back from a breakdown.

You looked around quickly, finding a rather large green tree. You pointed to it, pulling Rainbow close. "That's a green tree. You see, when I see green, I don't know about any other pony, but I think it's the most relaxed, laid back color. Kinda like me, y'know?"

She smiled weakly, but wasn't convinced.

You tilted up to the sky and grinned. "The sky...can you tell when it's changing colors?"

She shook her head.

You smiled and stroked her mane gently. "In the morning, it is a bright blue and white. If you catch the sun rising real early, it looks golden. The rays of light curving over the sky and all these different shades of orange tracing back to the sun- it gives me the feeling that a new day is like a new start."

She sniffled and looked to you, gazing into your eyes. "What about at night?" She asked wit ha hoarse tone.

"Oh...at night. The sky is almost completely devoid of color. Just the naked black sky with twinkling stars to look at. You can't tell where the sky ends and where it begins. And if you caught it at dusk...it looks more gorgeous than dawn. The sun's last rays run over the sky like it is their last journey and they twist, turn and shape the sky anew. It makes me feel like...."

"Like no day is the same?" She finished.

She put your foreheads together and nodded slowly.

She smiled with a gentle nose rub, then pulled back.

"But you want to know the most beautiful thing I've ever seen?" You asked with a sweet and genuine smile.

She sighed and tilted her head to the side. Her eyes weren't watery anymore. "What's that?"

You began with a soft tone, leaning in close again. "Every single inch of you. Everything you do and say is just...what I ever wanted. But you already know how awesome you are," You rolled your eyes comically as she grinned. "But...what you don't know is just how captivating your eyes are."

Her cheeks grew a deep red blush as she looked away.

You saw the shame on her face and brought a hoof to her chin. "One day they're crimson, then magenta, then red. The first time I saw them, I just knew I was done for."

She snickered as she attempted to look back into your eyes with minimal success.

"Your mane...So amazing. I never even thought of something like that. I couldn't have, and that's what makes you so unique. The red is just....so fiery, it makes me want to dance with you. The orange is just so bright and lively, I want to experience spring, winter, fall and summer with you. The yellow has such a deep and cleansing feel to it- it is like it's just...washing away my fears. The green, like I said, is what relaxes me. Makes me want to lay down, hold you, and never, ever let you feel unwanted. The blue is such a serene color, it reassures me that I know you will be with me and that you'll support me all the way. The purple makes you look so...noble and princess-like. It reminds me that it is my duty to show you the world and give you my all and more, because you deserve everything this world and the next can offer."

You witnessed as Rainbow fell apart into your hoofs, slouching against your chest and depending on you. It gave you a rush of confidence and responsibility- Rainbow had weaknesses. This is what you were here for.

I'm not finished yet... You scooped her head up, pushing your hoof gently against her cheek. You flicked some of her mane out the way and stared into her eyes. "You see the world differently."

She looked up, giving her full attention with tearful eyes.

"But...maybe it is me and the rest of the world that has to change our perspective. You look at the sky and see lines, puffy clouds and little dots for stars. You look at your mane and see slightly different shades of grey. You look into my eyes and see grey. But when you look at me...what do you see?"

"I-..I see you." She whimpered, unable to say anything else.

"If I were colorblind, I'd see a lot of things differently. Things I don't understand. Like the sky, or the trees, or your mane and eyes. I don't understand why the sky has to be blue, or the trees are always green, why your mane is a rainbow, or why your eyes are so damn gorgeous. But...when I look at you, I see you. I understand you. I want to be with you, hold you, caress you and just make sure nothing happens to you ever."

She gently stroked your mane in return, holding your against her body. "O-o-...oh..." She mumbled in sniffles.

You smiled and rubbed a hoof along her back. You cooed softly into her ear a melody to subtle her bones, which were rattling.

"Y-y...you talk too much," She huffed out, bringing you both into a giggling fit.

"Come on," You said, sitting her upright. "We still have a couple hours to walk around."

Her lips -- accompanied by tears -- perked up into a sunny, gorgeous smile. "I'd love that."