MLP Fluttershy and the Glass Slipper
Chapter 4 – When Life Gives You Lemons Make a Dress With Them
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Fluttershy stared at her stepmother in shock, her heart swelled with hope and joy. "Oh thank you, Stepmother! Thank you so much!"the pegasus cried. Zesty rolled her eyes and gave the yellow mare and curt nod of dismissal. Even her stepsisters angry protests couldn't dampen Fluttershy's mood as she skipped out of the room. She couldn't believe her luck, finally she had something to live for, finally she could escape her miserable excuse of a life, finally she had some hope.
Hope died five minutes later when Fluttershy realised the enormity of the tasks at hand. It would take her at least three hours to complete her chores and probably three more to help her stepsisters get ready. That left no time to fix up her own dress. The yellow mare's heart shrank as small as a stone and she all but gave up on going to the ball. Unable to see their friend in such distress Button and Snip-Snips decided to take matters into their own paws. They might not know anything about fashion or dresses but they knew some mice who did. But first they had to get the material. The two mice, along with ten of their friends scampered up to the attic. Fluttershy's stepmother had got rid of all of her mother's old dresses and clothes. All but one. The mice opened a musty old cardboard box and found an ancient, saggy ensemble that might once have been pink, many eons ago. "Seriously, this is what we have to work with?"Button groaned in exasperation. The mice ignored him and proceeded to drag the dress out of the attic and to the pegasus' nearby room. Next they went to Sunset's walk-in wardrobe (Starlight's clothing was slightly lacking) and managed to steal some pink ribbon, bows and fabric. Then they proceeded to use Fluttershy's sewing machine to try and do something with the old dust ridden monstrosity.
Hours later the exhausted pegasus sloped up to her room, knowing that she could possibly go to the ball without a dress. Her stepsister's had been especially difficult and seemed dissatisfied with everything she did. When she opened the door however she stopped in shock. For on her bed was a lovely pink ball dress complete with artfully placed bows, puffy sleeves and and flowing skirt. "SURPRISE!"the mice yelled. "Oh my. This dress, it's wonderful. Thank you all so much!"the pegasus gasped, tearing up a little. After a heartfelt group hug the birds helped Fluttershy into the gown and brushed her mane and did her makeup. Meanwhile downstairs Zesty and her daughters were just about to get into the carriage they had hired. Fluttershy's stepsisters looked beautiful with Sunset in a stunning red and gold gown and Starlight in a black and grey dress studded with blue diamonds. Zesty wore an elegant emerald green ensemble with a high collar. But just as they moved towards the door they heard a cry. "Please, wait for me!"Fluttershy called plaintively. Her stepfamily stared in shock when they saw her dress. The yellow mare descended gracefully down the stairs. "You said I could go if I completed my chores, helped Starlight and Sunset get ready and make a dress,"Fluttershy reminded Zesty. "Oh my dear. You know I care very deeply for you. But the Prince is looking for a bride, not a scullery maid. Quite frankly it would be a disgrace to be seen with you,"Zesty sniffed coldly. "Hey! That's my ribbon and fabric from my dress!"Sunset cried,"How dare you!" She used her magic to rip all the bows and ribbon off Fluttershy's gown. Now it was completely ruined. The yellow mare's eyes filled with tears at her stepfamily's cruelty and she ran off into the garden, their laughter ringing in her ears.