As we were on our way, Leafly saw a blue and white butterfly and cooed in awe. I smiled at her curiosity and continued trotting.

Just then, I felt the bag growing light suddenly. That was when I notice Leafly trotting away after the butterfly. I gasped in horror and rushed to save her, but two angry ponies were in front of me, arguing over a broken cart. I saw Leafly disappear and grew terrified.

What am I going to do?

Big Mac's P.O.V.:

I finished kicking another apple tree and sat down on my rump. My back hooves hurt from all the bucking I had to do. As I waited for them to become less numb, I wished Applejack was around to at least help her big brother buck some trees!

I stood back up after feeling better and watched the fields of apple trees, the shining red fruit sparkling like lights on a Christmas tree. I sighed in sadness, wishing there was a special some pony in my life (and no, it is not Cheerilee; my younger sister and her friends made a love potion for us) to watch them with me.

I began to make my way back to the barn when I saw a green baby Pegasus trotting after a pretty butterfly. She trotted down a dirt road, cooing continuously. I looked around. No pony was around but the two of us.

Just then, I heard something rumbling. I recognized that; it was the cart that Apple Bloom and her friends ride in. I saw it heading down the road. That was when I noticed the filly sitting down as the butterfly fluttered on her nose. I saw the cart going fast straight towards the helpless baby!

Scootaloo, the driver of the cart, took notice and tried to stop, but the cart only swerved, knocking Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle around. I knew I had to do something!

I quickly charged towards the baby as she watched in horror at the cart, the butterfly flying away from danger. "Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo!" I yelled, "Jump out of the cart, now!" Quickly, the three friends jumped out, but the cart kept going. I quickly scooped the filly up and galloped away with her on my back as the cart broke apart and tumbled on until it came to a stop, the ruins spread out on the road.

Just then, I saw Twilight Sparkle and her friends galloping towards us as I got the girls huddled up. Fluttershy, the shy yellow Pegasus, trotted faster than the others, her eyes full of fright. I watched them stop as they stared at the ruined cart. "What in tarnation happened here!?" Applejack yelled. When she then saw Apple Bloom, she did not hesitate to gallop to her and pull her into a hug (Rarity doing the same with her sister). "Whoa, what a wreck!" Rainbow Dash commented at the ruins.

Fluttershy hyperventilated continuously. Twilight tried to calm her down, saying, "It's alright, Fluttershy. We'll find Leafly." I arched an eyebrow. Who the hay is Leafly?

Just then, I realized something as I looked at the little filly. She was green as leaves. Leaf. Leafly. Wait a minute!

I made my way to Fluttershy and asked, "Is this Leafly of yours a filly green all over, from mane and tail to coat?" Fluttershy nodded frantically, her pink mane shaking from it. I pulled out the tiny filly and offered her to the scared Pegasus. The tiny filly cried, "Mama!" Fluttershy gasped and pulled her into a hug. "Oh, Leafly, you scared me!" She then said sternly, "Don't you ever trot away like that ever again, young lady! Oh, but I'm so glad you're safe."

She then said to me, "Thank you for saving her. I don't know what I'd do without her!" I raised an eyebrow. I never knew Fluttershy had a sister, baby, or whatever! Oh, I had a crush on her ever since the apple cider incident, but I hardly spoke to her. Oh, why am I so angry right now?

"Oh, I haven't told you! I adopted Leafly just today. She was abandoned, and I found her at my door," the butter-colored mare explained sadly. I bowed my head even though relief surrounded me. It is a downright shame that the little gal had been abandoned. I felt sorry for her.

"Ooh, I know! We could throw a 'You're a Hero' party!" Pinkie Pie piped excitedly. Applejack added proudly, "Yeah, you sure took a lot of gut to save Leafly. I never saw my brother being braver!" I felt a blush on my cheeks (thank Celestia my coat is red). I said, trying not to make this a big deal, "Aw, shucks, it was nothing." Rainbow zoomed in front of me and commented, "Nothing? That was something! We should totally celebrate! Pinkie, pull out the party cannon!" I stared back at Fluttershy cradling Leafly to sleep. I felt a smile grow on my face as I gazed at the two.

Later…

"Ugh, I ate too much apple pie," Pinkie Pie groaned, her stomach grown twice its usual size. Her face was smothered with apple filling and crust, and she was lying on her back. Everyone else was tired out from the party to celebrate my heroism, and Rainbow had a bandaged rump because… let's just say a certain pink pony accidently pinned the tail on the wrong pony.

Just then, I saw Leafly crawling to me. She gazed at me with two sparkling eyes that reminded me of chocolate-dipped apples. She moaned and snuggled up to my foreleg, sighing softly. I kneeled down and let her rest against my torso. I nuzzled my head to hers gently just as Fluttershy flew to me, smiling at Leafly and me. I blushed. Her smile was the prettiest I have ever seen.

"I just came to take Leafly home, if it's alright," Fluttershy said shyly. I gave a good 'Eeyup' and handed over the little filly. She took her gingerly in her filly-holder (or whatever it is) as it was strapped on her back. Leafly cooed continuously as she and the mother began to leave.

"Fluttershy, wait!" I spat out before I could stop. Fluttershy turned her head to me and asked, "Yes, Big Mac?" I felt a joyful pump in my heart when she said my name so nicely. I asked gently, "May I follow you home? I don't want you feeling lonely."

Fluttershy's P.O.V.:

I felt a blush coming on my cheeks. I looked into Big Mac's sparkling emerald eyes. They sparkled more than any gem I have ever seen… Oh, I have always had a secret crush on that red pony, but I never revealed it to any of my friends due to my namesake, Fluttershy.

"Fluttershy," Big Mac said softly, snapping me back into reality, "Do you want to trot with me home?" I sighed and, knowing I cannot throw this chance away, said, "Alright."

We walked along on the road slowly. I explained how I found Leafly and how sad I was to see such a beautiful creature abandoned. Big Mac nodded slowly. I could tell he felt sorry.

Soon, we reached my cottage. I invited Big Mac inside and carefully placed a sleeping Leafly in her bed. Big Mac, without warning, tucked her in with a warm blanket. I smiled and asked, "I guess you have a soft side, huh?" Big Mac said, "Eeyup, mostly with my sisters." I looked back at Leafly as her tiny wings fluttered slowly in her sleep.

We both stood outside and looked beyond the Everfree Forest, just admiring its beauty. I looked at Big Mac. He looked so bold in every way. Any pony would want him (well, the female ponies, of course). I decided it was time to tell him.

"Big Mac," I said, "I have something I never told any pony." Big Mac looked down and asked softly, "What is it, Fluttershy?" I took a deep breath and let it all out by saying, "I always had a crush on you, but I just never got to tell you because I'm, well… shy." I lowered my head, thinking Big Mac would just leave.

Instead, my head was lifted up by a gentle hoof, and Big Mac said to me, "I always had a crush on you, too. But I had the same reason to not tell you." I felt my eyes sparkle with happiness.

Then, we kissed. The small, warm pressure on my lips felt like a lovely sensation.

We dated for a few months.

Then he proposed to me.

We both married (guess who made the dress).

We changed Leafly's last name to Apple.

I finally had a family.

A.N.: Sorry I made the ending of this couple short, but I needed room for more of our favorite couples (some of them are OC's, though). Next chapter will be Shining Armor and Cadence (I just could not wait for this one!).