Author's note: This isn't my first fanfiction, but it is the first one I've allowed to be seen. Please Review, even if you hate it. Chapter 2 coming soon

Serendipity

Chapter 1-dumb luck

Big MacIntosh finished his work as quickly as possible that morning. He usually took his time, and enjoyed being alone with his thoughts, but today was different.

He couldn't remember the last time he was this excited. He rushed to his room, stopping to talk to his little sister on the way.

"So today's-?" He bagan for the hundredth time.

"Yes, it's her birthday!" AJ replied, impatiently, as an estatic Pinkie Pie sat, jabbering on beside her.

"And it's-?"

"In the barn, yes! Twi's getting her now."

At this, Mac rushed up the stairs into his room.

"I DON'T KNOW WHY YOU'RE SO EXCITED SBOUT THIS" AJ called after him. "WE'VE HOSTED HER BIRTHDAY BEFORE!"

Mac shut his door and rolled hs eyes at his little sister. He pulled his gift out from under his bed. It was held in just a simple cardboard box, with holes poked all over, the best he could do without making a fuss. Still, he was sure Fluttershy would love it. He lifted the lid and checked on the contents: a sleeping baby fox. He had found it a couple days ago, while working in the feilds. He was sure its mother had been chased off by Winona.

It reminded him of Fluttershy, beautiful and innocent, but so shy. After giving it that comparison, he couldn't bare to leave it, unconsious and vulnerable, in the middle of the feild. He took it back to his room and fed it, but soon realized he couldn't keep it forever. His first idea was to march it over to Fluttershy's that instant. But he soon remembered the conversation he had had earlier with his sister.

"Big Mac!" AJ had called to him as they bucked trees.

"Yeah?" He asked, loading the apples into the cart.

"Fluttershy's birthday's comin' up..."

Mac had felt heat rise to his cheeks, the way it usually did when someone brought Fluttershy up. He knew the blush was unrecognizable through his red coat, but always feared they had somehow found out he fancied her.

"Eeyup?" He acknowledged, willing her to go on.

"Well, er.. we're throwing her a party... in the barn. And, we, Twilight and me, thought you should come. We thought she'd like it..."

Mac nearly froze. He'd never expected this. His mind immediatley jumped to the question of her liking him back.

"Eeyup..."

Stay calm. He reminded himself. This could just be speculation. You don't really know anything, yet.

Still, his heart skipped a beat when he thought of the possibility. And, now, he had the perfect gift! He hadn't looked for it, he just found it by accident! He had looked down at the fox and smiled.

Alright. He thought. This is either a sign, or one #!*% of a coincidence!

He removed the plow and carefully placed the fox on his back, before trotting back to the house.

Now, it was finally time to present it to her! His chest swelled with pride as he anticipated her carefully placed the box in a wicker basket and made his way to the barn.

"Just in time" AJ whispered. "They're coming!"

Everypony got silent as they clearly heard Twilight's voice, followed by FlutterShy's mumbles, approaching the barn.

"I thought I mentioned AppleJack" Twilight was saying.

"No..." FlutterShy mumbled. " I.. uh.. you only said me and you. But AppleJack will only add to the fun..."

Light flooded into the barn as The two ponies pushed open the door.

"SURPRISE" the crowd yelled, just like every year.

"Oh!" Flutter yelped quietly, just like every year. "Um, you didn't have to... Th-thanks, guys!"

"It was no problem" Rarity laughed, giving her mane a toss.

Flutter's cheeks grew red and her eyes darted to the ground. "Uh, the decorations are really good..."

"Of course" Rariety tossed her mane with her other hoof.

"And... the food..."

"THANKYOU!" Pinkie shouted from behind the two, making FlutterShy jump. A couple ponies laughed, making Fluttershy's cheeks grow a deeper shade of red. She hated being the center of attention.

"Well, let's not just stand here." Pinkie chirped pushing Flutter to the gift table. "There's presents to be opened! Mine's pink!"

"Mine's green!" AJ chimed

"Sparkles!" squealed Rarity

Mac suddenly felt embarrassed of his cardboard box, sitting on the end of the table opposite of FlutterShy, the last to be opened.

Flutter got through the other presents too quickly, muttering an "ooh!" or "Really, you shouldn't have!" after each one. They were all so different from Mac's, A scrapbook from AJ, a reference guide from Twilight, butterfly combs from tried to convince himself that was good, but as she neared his present, he got more and more nervous, and wished for at least a bow to decorate it with.

Sudenly, just as she finished unwrapping the last gift before Mac's (a promise for an all-day trip to Cloudsdale, from Rainbow Dash), the cardboard box jumped.

"Oh?" she mumbled, a bit sheepish.

Oh no! Mac thought She won't like it! It's rabid! I'm just adding to her work load!

She cautiously removed the lid.

"WAIT!"Mac called, but ir was too late, the lid was off, she was peering inside.

"Oh..." she sounded surprise, but not sad, nor happy.

Mac winced, expecting her to scream, or whine, or push it back and refuse to accept it.

"Oh!" She said again, her voice practically dripping with joy.

Mac opened one eye to see her snuggling the fox against her cheek

"It's beautiful! Who got this?"

Mac smiled and proudly raised his hoof.

Fluttershy's eyes grew wide. "Oh, where did you find this adorable little fox!"

Mac look down and kicked the dirt. "In the feilds, looked abandonned and-" he wanted to say 'it reminded me of you.' but he stopped himself.

"It's gorgeous!" FlutterShy stepped forward and gently kissed his cheek, but her own cheeks immediatley grew red, and she retreated back to the table a couple steps away. "Th-Thankyou! I love her! You weren't even looking?"

Mac shook his head, "Just dumb luck, I guess."

"Dumb luck, huh? Then, I know what to name her! Serendipity!"

Rariety, Twilight, and Mac nodded, but everypony else looked confused.

"Erm, the faculty of making fortunate discoveries by accident." Twilight Expounded. A couple ponies noddoed, but most still looked confused.

"Dumb luck."AppleJack explained.

"Aaaaaah..." the remaining ponies said in unison

Yep, Serendipity, Mac thought happily, glancing up at the beautiful pegasus, cuddling her fox. Seems like everythin' that happens 'tween us is 'dumb luck'.

He smiled, remembering the warmth of her lips on his cheek. He didn't think the fox would make her happy enough to kiss him, but then again it may have just been the "dumb luck" that hadbeen shining its favor on him all week