Last Days Of Sunshine

Chapter 7


AN: I have a feeling fluttershy was too OOC here. Review please! I'd appreciate it. Thank you to the people who have added this story to their alerts, favorites and the reviewers. Also, I bought pinkie pie and sweetie belle today. YAYAYAYAY.


Squeak squeak.

Princess Celestia mumbled, then rolled over, snuggling deeper into the covers. Suddenly, she felt something nibble her ear.

"What the-?" gasped Celestia. On her pillow was an adorable little…chipmunk!

"Oh, I'm so sorry, I just lost Sir Squeaks-a-lot for a second!"

A butter-yellow pegasus with long flowing pink hair burst into the room, carrying a plastic bag. As soon as she opened the door, three bunnies, a family of squirrels, and a myriad of birds scurried into the room.

"Fluttershy! How nice to see you," said Celestia, petting the little chipmunk.

"Thank you, it's nice to see you too. Rarity showed us a copy of the photos Flash Bulb took of you yesterday, and you looked lovely," replied Fluttershy as she took out a piece of bread from the plastic bag.

"If you don't mind me asking so, what's with all these animals?" asked Celestia, eyeing a bunny that looked like it was going to go to the bathroom right there.

"Oh, I just thought it would be nice to bring some of my animal friends to meet you," said Fluttershy. "Also, I have a surprise for you."

She flew out of the room, and all of a sudden, a flash of orange and red soared in.

"Philomena!" Celestia cried. "I've missed you so much!"

The phoenix perched on the railing of the bed, preening her feathers. She cocked her head to one side and began to sing. The song was so beautiful it brought Celestia to tears.

"I asked permission this time," added Fluttershy, smiling behind her mane.

"Would you please introduce me to your friends?" Celestia wanted to know all about them.

"Of course! This is Angel, my favorite pet," Angel cooed, snuggling the white bunny. Angel sighed, a bothered look on his face. "Here," Fluttershy hoofed a baby carrot to Celestia. "You can feed him."

Celestia held out the carrot to Angel. He approached it cautiously, sniffed it, and then took a huge bite.

"Good bunny," hummed Celestia.

"These other bunnies are Snowflake and Chocolate Chip," Fluttershy gestured to the snow-white and chocolate-brown rabbits sitting by Fluttershy's hoof.

"This is the Squeakers family," Fluttershy said. Pointing to each individual squirrel, she began to name him or her. "Mama Squeakers, Papa Squeakers, Oak Squeakers, Chestnut Squeakers, and this little rascal is Sir Squeaks-a-lot, the naughtiest of the bunch."

"What a delightful family," said Celestia,

"I organized a little concert for you, that is, if you would like to hear it," mumbled Fluttershy.

"I'd love to!" said Celestia, sitting up properly.

"Okay then. Birds, get into your positions," ordered Fluttershy. The birds began to chirp and flutter everywhere while Fluttershy tried to get them to settle down.

"Please, sit still!" she demanded in a voice barely louder than a whisper. "Please!"

After a minute of feathers flying, the birds were ready to begin their recital.

"Ready? One, two, one, two three!" Fluttershy gave the signal to start singing.

The rollers started, soft and low, then the American singers began to crescendo, and a firework of sound erupted from the canaries. All the birds began to sing in perfect harmony.

The music was so lovely, so pure and melodic, that the nurses and the doctor themselves came to see who was producing the sounds. They stayed and watched until the birds finished, adding to the applause Fluttershy and the princess gave.

"That was by far the best performance I've ever seen!" cried the princess, smiling ecstatically.

"Thank you. The birds here did all the work though," Fluttershy said, breaking the loaf of bread she took out earlier and feeding it to the birds. The birds chirped in delight as they began to nibble on the crumbs.

"This has been a real delight," said Celestia, taking Fluttershy's hoof in hers. "When I…leave, I would like you to take care of Philomena for me."

Fluttershy gasped. "Really? That is such an honor," she whimpered. "Oh dear, I'm going to tear up. I'm sorry."

Celestia laughed. "Dear Fluttershy, no need to cry."

"I'm sorry. I promise that Philomena will receive the best care a pet could get. Just for you, princess," babbled Fluttershy, saluting the princess. She dropped her hoof, and put her hoofs around Celestia's neck. "I won't let you down."

"I know you won't let me down. That's why I chose you."