Chosen Love

by Just A Random Pegasus

First published 1st of December, 2015

The time has come for the four Pie sisters to use the Choosing Stone to find their special somepony. Love isn't a breeze; even when the right pony is thrown right in front of you.

The time has finally arrived: the four Pie sisters are about to go to the Choosing Stone to find their special ponies. However, even though they are shown to the right pony for them, love still has its difficulties to work through.

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Chosen Love is a story detailing the love lives of the four Pie sisters: Limestone, Marble, Maud, and Pinkie Pie. I am warning you now that there might be a ship you don't like thrown into this story.

Sex tag is for light innuendos.

Limestone: The Running Start

The sun shone through the windows of the Pie family house. It beamed onto Pinkie Pie's face, which caused her eyes to shoot open and a large grin to spread across her face.

"Limestone! It's your special day!" She yelled while sitting up, scaring her sisters up from their sleep. They all were resting in bunk beds in the same room.

"I know, Pinkie. I still wish our parents could have waited another month before I had to go to the stone." Limestone responded as she stepped down from her bed, nervously glancing around the room. A small flush grew on her cheeks. "I just can't grasp it!"

"What?" Pinkie asked as she sprung up from the bed.

"In a week, I'll probably be in love. I don't know if I'm ready!" Limestone responded as she turned to Pinkie. Pinkie gave a smile.

"That's a good thing! You're ready." She then gave a small giggle. "I traveled from Ponyville to send you off on an epic quest to find your stallion. Or, maybe even a mare. I hope you're ready!"

A small smile formed on Limestone's face. "I hope I am, too. Dad keeps telling me that I'm ready." Her face then turned to a small look of seriousness. "I prefer a stallion over a mare. I hope I end up with a stallion!" She added on as Pinkie giggled. She looked to see Maud and Marble getting up from their beds and walking over.

"What time are you leaving?" Maud asked. A look of uncertainty filled Limestone's eyes.

"I don't know. I really hope it's not right now!" She responded as she picked up a brush and straightened out her mane.

Hoof-steps were heard coming closer to the room. The door opened to show their parents: Igneous Rock and Cloudy Quartz. They smiled at their daughters as Igneous spoke up. "Good morning. Your mother and I hope you're ready, Limestone. You're going to the Choosing Stone after breakfast."

Limestone's eyes widened. "What?! I-I'm not ready!" She burst, nervously looking around as she felt her cheeks grow warm.

"You're ready, dear. We know you'll meet the perfect pony for you," Cloudy responded, giving Limestone a warm smile. Limestone turned her head away.

"Ugh... alright. I'm not in a rush to eat, though!" Limestone replied as she stuck her head in the air.

"Well, I hope you're hungry at least, because breakfast is ready." Igneous responded as Limestone looked at him; her pupils shrinking.

"Ugh! Whatever. I'll just eat now so my food doesn't get cold." Limestone grunted as she pushed past her parents and started to walk towards the dining room. Her other sisters followed behind, Pinkie with her never changing huge smile. When they all arrived at the table, Limestone looked to the door to find a saddlebag loaded with necessities.

"You already packed for me? I wanted to do that today so I wouldn't have to go to the Stone so soon!" Limestone stated as she looked back at her parents, who were just now taking a seat at the table.

"Of course we did, Limestone. The sooner you get to the Stone, the easier the journey will be. You want to start it with plenty of daylight left." Igneous responded as he served breakfast to his family. Limestone looked over at him and felt her angry gaze drop. This was one of the only times where she could not keep a tough exterior. She sighed as her ears folded back. The whole thought of leaving her family to find love was very overwhelming.

"Where should I go first?" She asked as the table grew silent. Igneous was the first to speak.

"I advise you go to Canterlot first. Since it's basically in the middle of Equestria, you could wander around Canterlot until you find the place where the current from the Stone is strongest. That's the direction you're headed. Remember: if the current feels so strong that you can barely walk, you're in the city of your special somepony."

Limestone nodded her head. "Alright. I guess I'll head there." She finished the last of her meal, which was rock soup, and stood up. She looked around at her family. "Just make sure you all take good care of my rock farm while I'm gone." She said before walking towards the door and grabbing her saddlebag. Cloudy Quartz raised an eyebrow.

"Why the rush all of a sudden?" She asked as her daughter turned to her.

"Well... I think I just want to get this over with and find my special somepony. You all are counting on me to start a family, and I'm counting on myself as well," Limestone responded as a small flush grew on her cheeks. "I want to know if love is really as great as you two say. The only way to know is to go now."

Igneous smiled. "This is great, Limestone!" He then paused as his look became more serious. "You do realize that we don't expect to see you for a few months, right?" He asked as Limestone's eyes widened.

"What?! You're going to kick me out of my rock farm?!" She burst, placing her saddlebag back on the floor.

"We are not kicking you out. We just expect for you to stay with your special somepony once you meet them. That's what happened with me, and every Pie in past generations." He then stood up from his seat. "Well? Are you ready?"

Limestone stood in silence a moment before she let out a sigh. "I guess so..." She responded. She was then wrapped in a hug from Pinkie Pie.

"I can't believe you're leaving!" Pinkie remarked, squeezing her sister even more. Limestone wrapped a hoof around Pinkie.

"I can't believe it either. I hope it all turns out well," Limestone responded as Maud and Marble walked over and joined in the group hug.

"I hope it turns out well, too," Maud added on as she and the others broke from the group hug. "I know you'll end up happy. Whoever gets you is a lucky stallion."

Limestone smiled as her sisters nodded in agreement to Maud's statement. "Thanks!"

"No problem! We wish you luck!" Pinkie responded as Igneous walked over to Limestone.

"Ready? We have to walk down to the caverns," He asked as Limestone nodded her head.

"Yep. Bye, guys! Thank you!" Limestone replied as she looked to her family members, who all seemed to be a little teary-eyed.

"Bye, Limestone!" The four chorused. Pinkie pulled a tissue out of nowhere and loudly blew into it. Limestone waved as she walked outside and closed the door. She took a few more steps before the door opened and Pinkie was standing in the doorway.

"We'll miss you!" Pinkie remarked as Limestone looked back at her.

"I'll miss you, too. Just... don't touch Holder's Boulder. I'll see you soon!" Limestone responded as Pinkie smiled.

"You'll see us when you're engaged!" Pinkie replied as she started jumping from excitement. A red hue filled Limestone's cheeks as she turned her head and walked farther away from Pinkie. The idea of engagement was hard for her to grasp. Heck, this whole ordeal is extremely hard for her to be calm with. She soon caught up to her father's side.

"I...I can't believe it..." Igneous started as Limestone looked up to him.

"What?" She asked as Igneous gave a fatherly smile down to her.

"That one of my daughters is visiting the Choosing Stone. You're about to have the ride of your life, let me tell you," he responded as Limestone gave him a smile back.

"Oh, well, I sure better enjoy it!" She responded as she looked up. She then realized she was at the entrance to the crystal mines. She walked in with her father, her heart pumping faster by the second. They walked in silence for a few minutes; both deep in thought. The silence was broken when they reached the locked door leading to the Choosing Stone.

"Here we are. Are you sure you're ready?" Igneous asked as Limestone nodded her head.

"Yeah. I'll go now before I back out," she responded as Igneous nodded his head. He put the key for the door in the lock and turned it. The door opened, revealing a crystal path. The two walked in as Limestone's eyes widened. There, at the end of the small pathway, was the Choosing Stone. Just like her father had described, there was a brilliant red aura shining from it. She walked forward, not taking her eyes off the Stone. She soon was inches away and staring down at it. Igneous appeared next to her.

"Well, touch it whenever you're ready. Make sure to leave your hoof on it until you feel that the aura has stopped flowing into you. Then, you will want to run." He then smiled. "Limestone?"

"Yeah?" She asked as Igneous looked down at her.

"I love you, and wish you the best of luck out there. I can't wait to meet your partner." He responded as Limestone smiled. She nodded her head before looking back at the Stone.

Well, this was it. All she had to do was place a hoof on the small stone and a strange current would flow through her body. She took a deep breath and lifted up a hoof. Her heart thumped in her chest as her hoof neared closer and closer to the stone. She soon felt her hoof lightly touch its warm surface. She stepped forward a bit, causing her hoof to be completely on the stone. Instantly, she felt an indescribable aura pass everywhere through her body. She could feel her mane and tail flowing from the aura. After a few seconds, she didn't feel more of the aura flowing into her body. She took her hoof off, and sure enough, she was ready to make a run. She quickly waved to her father before running off. She could not store the amount of energy she had from the current. She started to run faster as she came closer and closer to the train station. She couldn't feel the current passing through her body change at all, but she assumed that was because she was still a far distance away.

When she finally reached the train station, she quickly took out money and bought tickets for a train to Canterlot. Luckily, she didn't have to wait too long for the train to come. The current felt very awkward, but warm and loving at the same time. She couldn't explain it for a million bits. The train soon came rolling into the station. She thanked Celestia for being able to get a quick pick up, and boarded the train. She awkwardly took a seat, waiting for the train to start. Oh, how much she wished she was a Pegasus.

She soon arrived at Canterlot, but it was almost nighttime. The sun was starting to set, and Limestone thought she should probably sleep in Canterlot. During the duration of the ride, she felt the current growing stronger. That must mean that she's almost there. When she got off of the train, she walked north. She decided to find where the current was strongest, like her father recommended. She turned after walking a few steps, and realized that the current was strongest the way she was already going. She kept walking until she was near the edge of Canterlot, and the current was even stronger. She knew which way to go. To Vanhoover. That's what was in the direction she was facing. A determined smile flew to her face as she walked back to the train and got a ticket to Vanhoover. She hoped this was the right destination. She smiled even brighter as she got on the train.

Limestone was waken from her dreams by a whistle. Since the trip to Vanhoover was fairly long, she had to sleep on one of the beds in the train. She got up and felt the current flow through her again. She stood up and shook a little bit of that awkward feeling out. She walked out of her little room to the main room of the train. The conductor stood in the cabin and smiled when he caught sight of her.

"We're here: Vanhoover!" He remarked as Limestone grew a huge smile.

"Thank you, sir!" She responded as she walked off the train. When she stepped into the sunlit town, she felt it hard to move her hooves. Her heart started to beat fast and her eyes widened. She was in the right place. She gulped and tried to raise a hoof. It felt like trying to move a body part when it has fallen asleep. She took a few sluggish steps before walking into the grassy area. Vanhoover sure was beautiful. The atmosphere was nice, and the landscape was nicely cut. It was much different from her rock farm. She smiled as she awkwardly walked around the grass, feeling the current grow stronger, if that was even possible. She looked all around her for any signs of another pony. Nothing.

Suddenly, she felt a gust above her head. She looked up to see a Pegasus stallion hovering by a nearby tree, picking out some berries. As soon as she looked at him, she felt the current go crazy throughout her body and her heart rate pick up. It felt like it was trying to propel her to that stallion. Her mouth hung open as she tried to process it.

Was he the one the Choosing Stone led her to?

Author's Notes:

I'll have the name of the Pie sister featured in a certain chapter in that chapter title. I plan for the story to jump around a little later, so that way, it will be easy to tell which sister is in question.

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Limestone: A New Drift

Limestone's heart propelled her, causing her to move forward. She couldn't take her eyes off the stallion. He had a golden coat with a shaggy, brown mane and tail. He turned around to find her walking over. That was when Limestone got a first look at his eyes. Dark blue. Like the ocean colliding with a bolt of lightning.

The stallion descended, his wings blowing a small breeze as they flapped. Limestone couldn't explain it. She couldn't stop staring. It was like his eyes had trapped her. She would normally think this was stupid and out of the ordinary for her, but at this moment, she felt fluttery and warm. A smile started to inch up her face. The stallion eyed her all over.

"May I help you?" He asked in a deep, raspy voice as Limestone flushed. Her heart seemed to pick up the pace when he spoke. She tried to make eye contact.

"Uh... hi. I'm... I'm Limestone Pie..." she responded, her normally loud voice becoming soft. She looked up at his eyes, and was thrown into a trance again. He smiled back at her.

"Nice to meet you. I'm Lightning Drift," he replied, holding out his hoof to shake. Limestone's ears perked up as she moved her hoof towards his. As soon as the two hooves met, the current from Limestone passed through her and into Lightning. Limestone's eyes widened as she flushed. The Pegasus pulled away after a second.

"You... you have electrical powers?" He asked, a little surprised. Limestone didn't know what to say. Coming out and saying he was the one the Choosing Stone picked for her was hard to grasp. It then all caught up with her. He was the one she was meant to be with. This big, muscular, piece of golden eye candy. She shook the thoughts out of her head and responded.

"Uh... I don't think so. Last time I checked, no."

Lightning chuckled. "Well, it seems like you do." The two were silent for a moment; Limestone not sure what to say. He spoke up again. "So... do you come here often?" He asked as Limestone shook her head.

"Nope!" She then looked down to the ground. "Is it alright... if you can show me where some hotels are or something?"

Lightning smiled and nodded. "Of course! Now, it's not everyday I get to make a new friend!" He responded. When those words left his mouth, Limestone felt an uneasy feeling in her heart. Friend. She quickly regained her composure and looked back up at him.

"Thanks! Same... same with me!" She replied as she trotted a few spaces to the north. She smiled as she realized there was no more current flowing through her body. She walked faster, happy she could feel free after a day.

"Hey! Wait up!" Lightning called from behind, flying up to land next to her. Limestone felt her face heat up when the stallion landed a hoof-step away from her. She tried to ignore it and get a conversation started.

"Well... what do you work as? Like... your job?" She asked, hearing her own voice tremble a bit.

"Well, I work as a Vanhoover weather pony!" He replied as he showed her his flank. Limestone flushed at this action, but quickly smiled. His cutie mark was a lightning bolt. "What about you?" He asked as he pulled his flank away and started walking normally again.

"Well, I own a rock farm near Ponyville." Limestone responded, holding her head high up.

Lightning's facial expression turned to one of confusion. "A what now?"

Limestone looked into his eyes as she continued. "A rock farm. We basically farm rocks. My family is given rocks which seem to be cluttering up the land, and we have to take a pickaxe to them to get rid of them. I know, it probably sounds strange, but it's what I've grown up with."

Lightning nodded, still clearly confused. "I guess that makes sense. I've just... never heard of a rock farmer before."

Limestone nodded her head. "I get that a lot." She then looked all around and saw a nice looking hotel. "Maybe I could stay there!" She remarked, pointing towards the hotel.

Lightning smiled. "Well, since you're here alone, do you want to hang out later?"

Limestone got an even bigger smile as she nodded her head. "Sure!"

"Alright. Meet me out here when you're done getting settled in, if that's alright," Lightning suggested as Limestone nodded her head.

"That sounds great!"

Lightning nodded back at her. "Okay! See ya!"

Limestone offered him a smile. "See ya!" She waved as he gave her a big smile before flying off. Limestone watched him leave for a few seconds before letting her composure drop.

Even though the Stone is telling her that he's the right one... is it really telling the truth? Does he really like her back?

These thoughts kept whirling through Limestone's head as she checked in and got settled in a room. Along with those thoughts came certain other thoughts. Daydreams. Daydreams which made her stomach flutter and her cheeks grow warm. She tried to shake these thoughts out of her head, but it was pretty challenging.

She walked over to the window and folded her hooves on the ledge. She rested her head on them, letting her head drift. There was no way to stop it. This was the most daydreaming she's done in a very long time. Normally she's just thinking of how many rocks she's going to farm. Now, the only thing on her mind is a stallion. A kind, muscular, handsome...

Limestone felt a blush creep onto her face before shaking her head, trying to get it to leave. She couldn't believe it. She was completely infatuated with a stallion she just met. After she finished shaking her head, she saw a yellow blur dashing around. She knew who it was. Lightning. Her ears perked up and her heart did cartwheels inside of her chest. Just seeing him gave her an adrenaline rush like no other. She just couldn't stop watching him fly around. There were no other words to describe his movements besides awesome and mesmerizing. She wished they could do those moves in the sky together. Their hooves meeting...

She stepped away from the window, not letting her mind trail off again. She decided to step outside and see him. The daydreams were too awkward for her to bear. She trotted out of her room, keeping a steady pace while walking down the hallway. The carpet was soft on her hooves; feeling like walking on pillows compared to the rock farm. She soon reached the doors and opened them to be engulfed in a cool breeze. She took a few steps before seeing a certain golden Pegasus pass overhead. She smiled when she saw him. She wanted to call his name desperately, but she felt a wave of shyness wash over her. Oh, if this was so hard for her, how hard would it be for Marble? Marble can barely get two words out of her mouth. She pushed this to the back of her mind and took a breath in before shouting.

"Lightning!" She shouted as she waved up. The stallion stopped and descended next to her. He ruffled his wings before giving her a smile. That very smile was very infectious. She soon felt her grin widening as well.

"Hey, Limestone! Do you want to take a walk around the park or something? You can't come to Vanhoover without somepony to talk to!" He replied as he looked into her eyes. Limestone flushed when her eyes met his.

"Uh... sure! Why? Is Vanhoover boring?" She asked as Lightning thought.

"Well, I guess you can say that. It definitely doesn't have any places for tourists. It's a small, but nice, city." He then gave her another smile. "But ponies always seem to keep themselves company with the residents, like me, which they meet here. I end up talking and hanging out with a lot of ponies who decide to stay here."

Those words sent pangs through Limestone's heart. He doesn't just talk to her this much? He talks to other travelers? She felt her ears droop. She quickly regained herself.

"Interesting! Now, let's head to the park," she responded as she walked by his side. She still made sure to keep her distance, even though she wanted to stand closer to him. She flushed at the thoughts of pressing her body next to his. She quickly stopped thinking about her daydreams and looked up to him.

"So... are you good at your job?" Limestone wanted to slap herself after saying that. That was a very stupid question. She picked up the pace a little bit; getting an adrenaline rush because of the strong love she was feeling, and the anger of her own stupidity. Lightning gave a small chuckle.

"Of course! They would kick me out of the team if I wasn't good!" He responded as he looked straight. In front of them was the park. It was small, just enough to have a small walk.

Limestone smiled. "I guess so. I saw you flying earlier. You looked great!" Limestone felt heat rise up to her face. Not the right thing to say. She just wished she could stop talking so she could stop being so awkward.

"Oh! Thanks! I would compliment you, but I haven't seen you do much. I mean... no offense."

Limestone nodded, happy he didn't think her comment was really creepy. She smiled. "None taken.

Lightning looked down to her, and then around at the scenery in the park. There were many shrubberies cut to different shapes and designs. There was also a big unicorn, earth pony, and Pegasus made out of greens. Limestone looked at them, smiling. It was very peaceful there. Lightning broke the silence by speaking up.

"So... do you want to go to a café tomorrow for lunch? Sorry for asking you to keep me company, like, every few minutes. My friends aren't coming back to town until two days. I'm a very social pony, so I always want to talk with others."

Limestone nodded. "I understand. I like having somepony to talk to." She gave him a smile. "And sure! But... what are your friends doing that they left you?

"Oh, they asked me to go on a trip to the Crystal Empire with them. I declined, wanting to stay here." He smiled at her. "And great! Makes for good company tomorrow!"

Limestone nodded in agreement. "Yeah!" She then looked to see that the walk in the park was almost over. That was fast. Well, whatever time she spent with Lightning flew by. The two walked out of the park in silence before looking up at the sky. The sun was starting to set.

"Wraps up a good day!" Lightning remarked, sitting on the ground. Limestone sat next to him. He then looked down to her with a look of confusion in his eyes. "I'm still wondering. Where did that electric current come from earlier today?"

Limestone's pupils shrunk. "What?"

"Where did it come from?" He asked, moving his hoof along the ground. "It felt really strange. But warm also."

Limestone flushed and looked to the ground. "I-I don't know where that comes from. I must have just picked up a shock from the ground or something."

Lightning raised an eyebrow. "I know what shocks feel like. That was nothing like a little shock. It was something else."

Limestone shrugged her shoulders, pretending to not know what it was. "I don't know. That's weird." She looked up to see Luna's moon scaling the sky.

Lightning looked up to the moon and nodded as well. "Yeah. That is weird." He then gave a yawn before standing up. "It got late fast. I better get to sleep. So... I'll see you tomorrow!"

Limestone stood up as well. "Where?"

Lightning turned around to face her. "Your hotel at lunch?"

Limestone smiled and nodded. "Sounds good. See ya!"

"See ya!" He responded before raising himself into the sky and flying off. Limestone watched him fly off before turning around and heading back to her hotel.

As soon as she got back into her room, she flopped on the bed and buried her face in her hooves. She then let out a small sigh.

"Ugh... what am I going to do about him?"

Author's Notes:

Here is a drawing of Lightning Drift:

Limestone: Growing Feelings

Limestone paced in front of the hotel. She kept looking up at the sky, glancing for a yellow Pegasus dashing towards her. Nothing. Lightning was late! This angered her a little bit, but the anger quickly vanished into happiness when she saw him darting around the sky. He flipped in the air and landed in front of her, his mane and coat elegantly flowing in the afternoon breeze. She gave him a smile.

"There you are!" She remarked. She almost went up to hug him, but then remembered that would be very awkward on his part. He smiled back at her.

"Yep! Sorry I was late. An old mare kept complaining to me about the weather."

A giggle escaped Limestone without her control. "Really? It looks nice out."

Lightning nodded. "It does look nice. Some ponies just can't be satisfied these days," he said, looking towards the sky. He then turned back to her. "Speaking of satisfaction, are you ready to eat?"

Limestone nodded. "Of course! Now, where do you want to go?"

"Just follow me," Lightning responded as he starting walking.

"Oh, so you expect me to talk to your tail?" Limestone teased as Lightning looked back at her.

"That wasn't the original idea. But feel free." He kept walking as Limestone appeared next to him.

"I'm good. Ponies would think I'm really strange talking to your flank."

Lightning let out a snort. "'Strange' is only one of the terms they would use. Also, gossip spreads quickly here in Vanhoover."

Limestone raised an eyebrow. "Oh? So everypony would know me as strange? So scary!"

Lightning looked down at her. "Don't use sarcasm when talking about the gossip that flies. A few rumors have went around about me. One of them was... well... that I was a colt-cuddler."

Limestone raised an eyebrow. "A what?"

"Colt-cuddler." Lightning responding, his cheeks starting to turn red. "I'm saying that... ponies thought I preferred stallions over mares in a romantic sense."

Limestone walked in silence for a moment before busting out laughing. It took her a minute to regain her composure as the blush on Lightning's face darkened. He sure is cute when he's flustered...

She quickly shook those thoughts out of her head before responding. "I assume that's fake."

Lightning nodded. "It's fake and I'm happy it is. But that was going around town for a month. I then had to make a public announcement that I wasn't like that."

Limestone let out another giggle. "Why did ponies think you were... well... like that?"

Lightning shrugged his shoulders. "I don't know. I guess because I like to hang out with mares at times. Usually more than stallions." He then chuckled. "No offense to stallions, but the Pegasus mares I have met are much better fliers than the Pegasus stallions I know. Mares are more fun to fly with."

Limestone's heart hurt once again. He likes talking to a lot of mares. He's got to have a crush on one of the other mares he hangs with. The mares Limestone have seen trotting around Vanhoover have been much prettier than herself. She felt her ears droop before Lightning spoke up.

"We're here! This is my favorite place to eat," Lightning remarked, catching Limestone's attention. The mare looked up to see what looked like a fast food restaurant. Limestone didn't know, though. All she had eaten in her life was cake, when Pinkie visits, and rock soup. She looked over to Lightning and smiled.

"Alright! I've never been here, so you're going to have to tell me what's good." Limestone responded as Lightning walked in silence for a second. A chuckle then escaped him.

"Limestone, I like everything here. I can't tell you what is best, since I don't have a preference."

Limestone nodded her head. "Alright. I guess I'll just try whatever seems the most appetizing."

Lightning gave her a smile. "That's a good strategy." His look then turned to one of nervousness. "You don't mind messy eaters by chance, do you?"

Limestone responded without a second thought. "I have a sister who's the sloppiest eater in all of Equestria. I'm used to it."

"Good. I'm not the neatest pony when it comes to eating."

Limestone giggled. "I don't think anypony considers themselves "neat" while eating."

Lightning opened the door as he chuckled. "Nopony except those high class unicorns."

Limestone gave him a playful swat. "You racist!" She whispered as he held in a laugh. He walked up to the counter where a rather portly stallion was standing. He made eye contact with Lightning when he reached the counter.

"How may I help you?" The stallion asked as Lightning took no time to order.

"I'll have a hayburger and fries. Make it a large order. Oh, and I'll have an extra large water."

The stallion nodded and moved to Limestone. "And for you?"

Limestone looked over the options. She had no idea what to choose. She had never eaten anything close to what was being served. She just decided to go with what Lightning was getting. "Um... I'll have a small hayburger and fries. Medium water, please."

The stallion nodded again and turned to get the food ready. "One second!" He called back as he walked into the kitchen. Lightning looked down at her.

"Really? Only a small?" He asked as Limestone shrugged her shoulders.

"I've never had one."

Lightning's mouth hung open in a response. "You've never had a hayburger... in your whole life?!" He responded with shock. Limestone nodded.

"Yeah?"

Lightning slapped his face with his hoof. "My goodness... where did you grow up?"

"A rock farm. Well, my rock farm."

He gave a small chuckle. "What exactly do you eat, then? Rocks?"

Limestone nodded. "Actually, yes."

Lightning's eyes widened. Before he could speak, the stallion placed the orders on the counter.

"Here you go. Six bits for the large, four for the small. Next!" He remarked as Lightning and Limestone took The food. Lightning put ten bits on the table.

"I can pay for myself, you know," Limestone informed as Lightning shrugged his shoulders.

"Well, I got out ten bits without checking and just kind of placed them down. I'm too lazy to put them back into my bag."

Limestone rolled her eyes as a giggle escaped from her lips. "Alright, alright."

Limestone opened her mouth to take a bite of the hayburger. The food was very light in her hooves compared to rocks. She took a small bite of it and chewed for a few seconds. A smile soon appeared on her lips.

"They're good, aren't they?" Lightning asked as Limestone nodded. She then quickly ate the rest of the burger, ketchup starting to smear on her face. She picked up a napkin and wiped off her lips. Lightning stared at her in shock.

"I've never seen a pony eat a hayburger so quickly!"

Limestone giggled. "I'm used to eating rocks. This is very easy to chew compared to rocks."

Lightning gave her a confused look as he ate a fry. "How are rocks tasty in the first place?"

Limestone thought for a moment. "Well... I don't know. I've been eating them since I was a filly. I guess you could say I'm used to it."

Lightning raised an eyebrow. "Wouldn't that hurt your teeth?"

Limestone shook her head. "Nope! My family has very strong teeth, so it was passed down to my genes."

Lightning looked back to his food, still confused. "Interesting."

Limestone nodded. She took a long sip of her water before eating a fry. She soon heard rather loud voices and hoof-steps growing closer to her. She looked to find five pegasi: two mares and three stallions. They looked up to see Lightning and smiled.

"Lightning! Way to pick up mares when we leave!" A brown stallion with orange mane loudly remarked as the others laughed. Lightning's eyes widened with surprise.

"What... what are you guys doing here? You're not supposed to return from the Empire until tomorrow!" He then paused for a moment. "And we are not on a date!"

The brown stallion raised an eyebrow. "We decided to come home earlier." He then got a teasing look on his face. "Then what is it if it's not a date, then?"

"A friendly lunch. She's taking a vacation here alone. You know I feel bad about that," Lightning responded.

The stallion rolled his eyes. "Aright."

A blue Pegasus mare with a long, purple mane spoke up. "Yeah, Brave. His love life is his own business." She said, stirring a laugh from the others. Lightning rolled his eyes.

"Let me clarify again: we are not dating!"

The blue mare laughed as she looked at Limestone. "What's your name, anyway?"

Limestone's eyes widened as she responded. "I'm Limestone Pie."

The mare nodded. "Nice to meet you! I'm Sapphire!" Sapphire responded before gesturing to the other mare who was mint green with a two-toned orange mane. "This is Speed Blast," she added on before pointing to the brown stallion. "That is Brave Flight," Sapphire then gestured to the other two stallions. One had a grayish coat with a dark gray mane, and the other was dark blue with a white, flowing mane. "And they are Cloud Warrior and Stormy Night." The two waved at Limestone. Limestone waved back.

"It's nice to meet you! I'm assuming you're Lightning's friends," Limestone responded.

Brave Flight nodded. "That we are!" He narrowed his eyes. "Question. Do you like sports?"

Limestone thought for a moment. The most she ever did was kicking a rock back and forth with her sisters. "Well... I've never actually played a sport."

All six pegasi went silent. Lightning was the first to speak.

"Do you guys mind if she joins us tomorrow in our soccer game?" He asked as the five shook their heads.

"We won't mind! A life without sports is very dull!" Sapphire responded as she gave a small smile to Limestone.

"Well, I guess I could try. I mean, I don't know what else to do here," Limestone responded. Cloud Warrior nodded his head.

"Yeah. Vanhoover can be boring at times. Like, very boring," he responded as Lightning gave a nod.

"So... how was your trip?" Lightning asked as Brave Flight got a rather funny smile on his face.

"Oh! It was great! And Speed Blast fell in love with a stallion working a shop~! I think his name is Crystal Geode," he teased as a flush appeared on Speed's face.

"Shut up, Brave! I'm not in love!" She responded as she looked to the ground.

"You said he was cute."

"And I'm not lying," Speed responded as the flush on her face grew. "But that doesn't mean I'm in love!"

"Sure thing, Speed," Sapphire responded, winking at her friend before giggling.

Lightning let out a small laugh. "I'm sorry I missed that."

Stormy Night let out a snort. "I can't believe you didn't want to go."

Lightning rolled his eyes. "I've told you a million times: I felt like staying home and clearing the clouds here."

Stormy nodded his head. "I know. You just missed out on cool stuff, dude!"

Lightning waved a hoof. "Yeah, yeah, I know. I'll go next time you guys plan a trip, okay?"

"You better!" Brave responded as Sapphire rolled her eyes.

"You shouldn't be talking, Brave. You spent half of the time away from us and flirting with mares!"

Brave looked over at Sapphire. "Hey! I can't help that crystal mares are attractive!"

Lightning waved his hooves. "Let's just stop the conversation here!"

Brave nodded as a smirk appeared on his face. "Yeah. Come on, guys! Let's leave Lightning and his mare all alone!" He responded as the others followed him, giving funny smirks to Lightning. "Meet us at the field tomorrow at noon!" Brave added on before trotting out of the restaurant with the other pegasi.

Limestone and Lightning sat in silence for a second.

"Well, those are my friends. They really like to get under my skin," Lightning remarked as Limestone giggled.

"I can see that." As awkward as being teased about dating Lighting was, she liked the idea. She wished it could be reality. Lightning's voice brought her from her thoughts.

"Well, I'm finished, and gotta go talk to the city counsel. The mare said in anger that she was going to go report the weather to the council," Lightning remarked as he stood up from his seat. Limestone stood up as well.

"Good luck! Hopefully that old mare doesn't give you too much trouble," Limestone responded as Lightning threw his trash away.

"Yeah, hopefully. I'm checking in to make sure she didn't blame everything on me." Before he turned around, he gave her a smile. "See you tomorrow! I'll meet you at quarter till noon in front of your hotel!"

"Sounds good! See ya!" Limestone responded as Lightning walked out of the restaurant. Limestone felt heat rush over her as he left.

She was falling more and more in love with him every hour. But she was enjoying it, nonetheless.