Matthew and Fluttershy watched as the past years they had spent together passed by in their dreams. It was as if all of this had just happened a few mere days ago. The memories started from that first day.

Matthew walked down the street, stopping by the dumpster on his block to inspect the strange whining coming from it. He looked in to find Fluttershy. She was covered in old furniture and knick-knacks. Matthew held out his hand to her, telling her that he would not harm her. She gave Matthew her hoof, and he held Fluttershy close to his body, keeping her warm on the cold winter night.

Upon entering his home with the 14 year old Fluttershy, Matthew set her down and felt the warmth of his home overtake him. Fluttershy stared around her new surroundings. Matthew went to go down into the basement, only to be stopped by the crying of the little pony. He told her that he would keep her safe, and never harm her. Matthew carried the young Fluttershy into the basement, where they would talk until they fell asleep.

The morning arrived, and Matthew awoke, hoping that Fluttershy was still at his side. She was, and he let out a sigh that would wake up the young Fluttershy. Matthew was relieved to know his mother was out for the morning. Matthew tried to figure out what Fluttershy could eat, ultimately giving her a plate of pancakes. After that, Matthew gave Fluttershy a tour of the house, his room being the most fun for her. Matthew soon after bathed Fluttershy, and as he was drying her off, she gave him a hug. This was the beginning of their relationship.

The following Monday morning was terrible for Matthew. He forgot about school. Fluttershy had kept his mind off of it, and waking up at 6:45 a.m. was quite bothersome for him. He explained to Fluttershy that he would be out for the day at school, and that she should stay in the basement. She could listen to music, watch TV, and have the snacks that Matthew provided for her. Matthew finally left Fluttershy to go to school.

All Matthew thought about that day was Fluttershy. He ran home, only to find Fluttershy in tears. She had been frightened by The Walking Dead on TV. Matthew assured her that she was alright, and that it was just a show. Matthew examined the bruise that Fluttershy had on her leg from flying into the wall in the basement. Matthew offered to help Fluttershy become better at flying, of course, after they figured out how Matthew could teach her. The days following were the same routine, a routine that Fluttershy became quickly accustomed to.

Next, Matthew and Fluttershy observed the summer day that Fluttershy was introduced to the rabbit Joey. Fluttershy spoke to the rabbit, surprised to find that she could understand him. Matthew noticed Fluttershy’s flank glowing. A few moments later, three butterflies adorned Fluttershy’s flank. Matthew explained that it was her cutie mark. Fluttershy flew into the air with joy. They were both ecstatic to see that she was flying without any troubles. Soon, the day became night, and Fluttershy and Matthew were sleeping together at Matthew’s home. They shared their very first kiss on that night.

The memories shifted to the day of Matthew’s very first kill, a day that Matthew truly dreaded. Matthew arrived at the new warehouse Fluttershy had been staying at near his college campus. Matthew found Fluttershy covered by a blanket. She jumped onto him, holding him tight. She showed Matthew her broken wing. Matthew became enraged. He returned to his dorm to get his weapons, and soon went back to the warehouse. The two men that harmed Fluttershy entered, and Matthew watched his younger self kill the both of them within seconds. Matthew couldn’t believe what he had done, but Fluttershy comforted him, and she assured him that she would stay with him forever.

Once again, the memories faded. Matthew and Fluttershy watched the day of Fluttershy’s discovery of what she truly was. Matthew entered his home, coming back from an audition. He heard the TV on, playing a very familiar song from My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Matthew found Fluttershy in tears, her hair a mess. She yelled at him, her voice filled with anger and sadness. She ran into their room and locked herself in. Two days passed, and Matthew found himself on the floor, crying and apologizing to Fluttershy. She, once again, comforted Matthew, soothing him with her gentle words of forgiveness. They hugged, and the memory faded once again.

Finally, the day that Princess Celestia and the rest of Fluttershy’s friends arrived. Matthew thought that letting the ponies in was a foolish idea, but he did so anyway. He didn’t want to admit to it that he knew why they were here in his home. Rainbow Dash shot him a look, and they started to argue. Pinkie started chatting up a storm. Rarity insulted Matthew, saying that Fluttershy would never go for someone like Matthew. Matthew retrieved Fluttershy and brought her to the ponies. Upon seeing Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy regained her memories. Fluttershy said that she would do anything for Matthew, and that he would do the same for her. What came next truly changed everything. As Celestia stated she would be taking Fluttershy home, Matthew jumped to protect Fluttershy. To everyone’s surprise, Celestia shot Matthew down. He tried to get up, only to be shot down again. He passed out just before Fluttershy was taken from him.

Matthew woke to find a feather and a note. The note was from Twilight Sparkle, and it stated how Matthew could travel to Equestria. Matthew quickly packed his things, but stopped to write down his story in a short journal. He left the journal, along with a note and his locket, which was given to him by his father, on the table for his mother. Matthew opened the portal and jumped in.

The next approximate two years passed by Matthew and Fluttershy in a flash. They saw how Matthew saved Fluttershy, how they lived in the Everfree Forest together, how Rainbow Dash found them. They saw their first meeting with the rest of Fluttershy’s friends. They saw the first battle Matthew had with Celestia, and how this ultimately sent him to Zecora to gain his eagle powers. Matthew’s second encounter with Celestia sent him to death, which led him to gain the Shadow Powers of the Darkness.

Matthew’s third encounter with Celestia left Ponyville in ruin. Blood and the dead littered the streets. Celestia was forced to fix everything, and left. After the burial of Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy was turned into a human. After retaking her cottage, the two took refuge for a few days before heading to Canterlot. They didn’t see themselves having sex, which they didn’t mind. It would have felt weird to them. Aside from that, they literally did that before they fell asleep. What they did see next was very curious though.

Matthew and Fluttershy were standing together at an altar. Matthew was in a black suit, looking quite handsome. Fluttershy was dressed in a beautiful white wedding gown. Celestia was standing before them, presiding over the occasion. This was the wedding of Matthew and Fluttershy. As the two were about to kiss to seal the deal, this… vision, faded away, ultimately ending the memory cycle.

Matthew and Fluttershy awoke in the same way they had been after they finished having sex. Fluttershy still had Matthew’s member inside of her, which she didn’t mind. Matthew looked into Fluttershy’s eyes, and she looked back into his. She started to cry. Matthew started to caress her, which soother her, as she felt his warmth comfort her. Through her tears, she started to speak.

“Matthew?” she started.

“Yeah?”

“Do you consider us to be like that?”

“Like what, married?” Fluttershy nodded in response. “Fluttershy, we’ve been together for about eight years now. If I didn’t consider us to be that way, I would practically consider us to not be together at all. Of course I consider us to be married. It may not be official, but the way I see it, we are.” Fluttershy smiled and brought him in for a kiss. Releasing, Matthew continued to speak.

“Plus, we did kind of just, you know, have sex,” he said, chuckling afterwards. Fluttershy did the same, but she had another question.

“But, what if… you know, I get… pregnant?” She said pregnant in a hushed tone, but Matthew still heard her.

“Well, the way I see it, your physical body is human, but your genes and DNA are probably still that of a pony. If that’s the case, then I don’t think we can cross-breed. We should be safe. And you know what? In the event we do have a child on our hands, we will care for it.” Fluttershy smiled and kissed Matthew again. After kissing for about a minute, Fluttershy spoke.

“Hey, when all of this is over, can we make it official?” she asked.

“Of course we can. First thing after all of this is over, we are getting married, I promise,” he replied. She smiled at him, and he smiled back.

Matthew looked out the window to see that the night was still young. He rested his head back on the pillow and sighed.

“Well, we’ve got a few more hours until we have to go. What do you want to do?” he asked. Fluttershy seductively smiled at him and ran her finger down his chest line.

“Round two?” she asked. Matthew smiled and brought her in for another kiss. And so, the wonderful process of making love started again.

Author's Notes:

If you have read Fluttershy and Me, you may notice that the whole memory cycle of Act 1 in this story is the same as the one in the ending to Fluttershy and Me. I kind of got lazy, but honestly, it would be the same thing anyway. It fits the ticket the way I see it. And yes, they really did start to have sex again. I'm not writing about it obviously, but now you know. I hope you enjoyed this little trip down memory lane.