Hi again guys. Queen Baby here. I hope you all enjoyed chapter eight. The chatting with Scootaloo scene was lots of fun. Now to try and make this chapter work. Hope this story can still keep people interested. Well, on with the show!
Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy walked together in silence toward the town center of Ponyville. Each trying to forget the embarrassing and unforeseen events that just took place. Each failing on forgetting. They were nearing their destination when the rainbow mare found the silence too awkward.
"So, Flutters, the picnic went better then planned. Huh?" The yellow mare spared a quick glance before looking back down at the ground, "Yes. Just what I needed to hear." She said in a quiet voice that barely reached her friend's ears. Rainbow Dash looked puzzled, "What is she so down about? It wasn't that bad, was it?" Dash thought as she led them deeper into town. She felt her smaller friend press against her side once ponies started coming into view.
"I can't believe this. I thought maybe, just maybe, there was a chance of Dash liking me. But she yelled it out pretty clear, she doesn't like me. Not that way. She probably doesn't even like mares. It was silly of me to think we could be anything more than friends." Fluttershy thought to herself gloomily. "But then why was she always flirting with me and calling me pet names. I'm no expert on dating, but that's what it seemed like to me." She continued to think. As she noticed more ponies she scooted closer to her long time friend. She looked up afraid she was invading personal space, and gave a weak smile when she saw Rainbow's sweet smile.
"Oh that smile of hers. How can a pony not fall in love with it? Oh my goodness, what about when she licked me? That can't just be a friendly gesture, could it? I'm so confused, it's so hard being so close to her." Fluttershy thought as she felt her wings flutter ever so slightly. Her blue eyes dilated in surprise as she fought for control of her wings. "Last thing I need is for this quilt to fall and every pony here to see. Or worse, Dash notice how I'm acting, especially after a conversation like that!"
Fluttershy jumped a bit as she felt a strong wing lay over her back. She looked up to see that Rainbow Dash was staring at her with a lopsided smile. "Feeling nervous Shy?" was all she had to say to get Fluttershy to hide her face in the rainbow mane and get even closer. "Y-yes." The timid pony stuttered. Rainbow tightened her wing hug around her yellow companion. They were entering the town center by now, and the place was flooded with ponies passing curious glances at the pair. "Don't worry Fluttershy, I'm here to keep you safe." Fluttershy couldn't help but smile at her friend's kind words. They seemed to put her troubled thoughts at bay for a while.
Ponies would look on at the two walking, blue holding yellow in an intimate gesture, but would shrug it off as Fluttershy being her shy self, and Rainbow Dash being the over protective best friend. Dash nudged the top of her friend's head and asked, "So what is it that we are getting Shy?" Fluttershy finally felt in control enough to stick her head out and look around. She pointed with a hoof, "There, um please. To Carrot Top's stand. I still need to get Angel his carrot I promised him."
Rainbow Dash rolled her eyes at the mention of the pesky rabbit, "Shouldn't only good pets get treats, not pets from hell?" she thought to herself. She concentrated hard to hold her tongue, she didn't want to worry her friend more. The carrot loving pony gave them a friendly greeting and displayed her produce proudly. Fluttershy asked in the strongest voice she could muster, which made the vendor strain to hear, "T-two of your biggest, a-a-and f-finest carrots, um, please ma'am."
Rainbow Dash felt her eye twitch, "Two carrots Fluttershy? You're spoiling that rabbit." Fluttershy blushed as the vendor pony searched for the carrots, "W-well, I am late on his promised one. And I feel kind of bad for talking to him so sternly." Rainbow Dash shook her head softly as she rolled her eyes yet again. She laughed to herself, "Fluttershy, you are way to nice to that rabbit. But hey, guess that's just one of the things I love about ya, your kindness." Dash stated rather loudly. Fluttershy hid behind her mane as she was confused about how her friend felt even more, "T-thanks." Was all she could spit out. Carrot Top came back holding two gigantic, succulent carrots. They were the Hercules of carrots. Even Rainbow Dash looked like she was going to gobble them up they looked so good.
"Oh my, thank you Carrot. These are just perfect for Angel! These have got to be the most perfect yet! If you ever want great carrots Dash, come to Carrot Top." Fluttershy complimented as she started digging for her bits. "Awe shucks, thank you kindly Miss Fluttershy. Nothing but the best for Angel, my number one fan, and you, my number one customer." The orange mane pony said as she put them in a bag. Fluttershy noticed the way Rainbow Dash was eyeing the carrots. "Oh, um Carrot Top, would you mind grabbing a bag of your best baby carrots for my friend, the fasted pony around."
Fluttershy looked away quickly to hide her red face as Dash smiled at the attention she was getting, "Gee, thanks Shy. How did you know I was in the mood for carrots?" said Dash. The vendor pony spoke up, "Well, who isn't in the mood for one of my high quality carrots? Besides, you were practically drooling at them. Maybe Angel would be up to sharing." Dash laughed out loud, "Yeah right! Angel, share one of his carrots, with me of all ponies." They all laughed as Fluttershy paid. Carrot Top has seen, first hoof, what Angel can be like. Especially when carrots were involved.
So the two friends were finally loosening up and enjoying the warm afternoon. Rainbow Dash was pleased to see her weather team was doing a good job on one of her days off. They both sat at a bench in the park as they enjoyed the baby carrots Fluttershy bought. "Yup, back to weather duty tomorrow. Should be a short and easy day though Shy. I should be back by noon, if you can wait that long, I can help you feed the animals." Dash offered. "Oh it's ok Rainbow. I'm sure I can just bring out the ladder, and Angel will help me."
Dash gulped down another carrot, "Dang, these are good. You sure you won't be lonely without awesome me there?" she joked as she leaned her head in close and opened her mouth. Fluttershy giggled as she stuck in a few baby carrots. "How will I survive with out my best pony friend and best animal friend trying to attack each other?" They both laughed, "It may not be the same level of awesomeness as you Dashie, but Rarity said she would stop by and we could go to the spa together. I'm really excited. A spa trip is just what I need after such a long and crazy week. Especially for my wings." She emphasized her point by lifting her wings up slightly.
They both whipped their heads around when they heard a loud crash. There in the park they saw the Cutie Mark Crusaders and Spike playing in the jungle gym. Spike was face down in the ground as Sweetie Bell was hanging above him on one of the bars. Applebloom was lying on her back, her legs held up in defeat. At that moment Scootaloo fell from her bars and landed right on top of the small earth pony.
Scootaloo opened her eyes to be face to face with an equally stunned Applebloom. Scoot's wings shot open as she blushed. "Little late to try an catch yourself with flying there Scoots. You mind getting off now." Scootaloo looked to her opened wings and smiled back down to her friend as she jumped off and helped her up. Spike got up and called out, "Let go Sweetie Bell and I will catch you." She did and fell right into his dragon arms. He was definitely bigger and stronger then they were. He blushed as he put her down.
"So I guess being acrobats won't get us our cutie marks." Scootaloo said in a downed voice. Sweetie Bell piped in, "Well, at least we aren't covered in tree sap again! That's good news." She said as she jumped up and down, Spike giving her goo goo eyes. "How's about we just play tag. And you're it Spike!" she tapped the love sick dragon on his stomach as the three fillies ran around as fast as they could. "Hey, no fair! I wasn't ready!" Spike yelled as he chased his friends.
The young ones continued to laugh and play until they were no longer in sight from the two observing pegasi. Rainbow Dash turned to her friend, "Shy, did you see that?" Fluttershy was still looking to the play area as she nodded, "Yes I did." Rainbow Dash turned back to the play ground, "So should we like, tell AJ, Rarity and Twilight that Spike has a crush on Sweetie and Scoots has a crush on Applebloom?" Fluttershy finally looked at her blue friend and shrugged, "I have no idea." They both started laughing at how cute and innocent young love is. They finished their snack and started back for Fluttershy's cottage.
"Yeah, we should probably give them a heads up. AJ and Rarity can talk with their sisters. Twilight can have a word with Spike. But I think it's up to you and me to have another lovely discussion with Squirt." Rainbow concluded as they walked back home. Fluttershy was trying to get the nerve to bring up what was bothering her since the picnic. "Um, Dash, can I ask you something?" Rainbow Dash was still lost in thought of trying to find the best way to tell the others about what they saw to notice how skittish her friend was looking, "Shoot away Shy."
The timid pony was a little put off at not getting full attention but continued anyway, "Well, seeing Scootaloo and Applebloom got me thinking about all the different kinds of couples out there. And well, how do you feel about two mares being a couple?" said Fluttershy, fear gripping her heart. This got the rainbow flyer's attention. "She's not trying to ask what I think she is, is she?" Dash wondered. "What are you getting at Shy?" Rainbow asked.
Fluttershy noticed they were back on that dirt road, were but a few days ago they had that terrible fight. She gulped hoping she wasn't making a mistake and get a repeat of Rainbow Dash's rage. She hid behind her mane again as she pressed on, "Well, I know we used to take quite a bit of teasing in Cloudsdale about being… filly foolers" she whispered the last two words in fear as if they would attack her. Rainbow Dash sat down next to her and grunted in anger at the memory. They used to get it pretty hard back then. But it was way worse for Fluttershy, because she was always so sensitive to any teasing she got.
"I remember what they used to say about us Shy. But they were just a bunch of stupid immature kids being jealous because they weren't cool enough to hang with us." Fluttershy smiled softly at being viewed as cool by the coolest pony around. "I don't see anything wrong with it anyway. As long as they aren't hurting anyone, who does it matter who a pony loves. Be it stallion, mare, or even dragon." Dash said as she joked about the lovey dovey dragon.
"Oh my, Spike would never hurt any pony, especially one of the Cutie Mark Crusaders, I'm sure. He is a nice dragon. I'm sure Twilight will help him control his dragon urges." Fluttershy said with a bit of worry. Sounding like she was trying to convince herself. Rainbow Dash sat there, observing her surroundings. She had a sad look to her as she recognized the spot. She frowned as she remembered the tree that was planted so close to them. She started feeling sick at the memory of when she so cruelly attacked her sweet innocent friend.
Fluttershy noticed the change in attitude in her friend. She was relieved at the answer she got and the fact that she didn't offend her. She continued pressing for answers, "I was just wondering. I really hope Rarity didn't hurt your feelings. You know, when she said you were, a-attracted to me." Fluttershy said as her voice rose in pitch out of fear. Dash had an epiphany as she realized what Fluttershy was trying to get across.
"Oh! She's wondering about if I like her. I guess it's not one of my smartest choices to yell in front of every pony that I don't like the pony I think I have a crush on." Dash thought with a frown. "Hm, I wonder why she is bringing it up. Maybe she likes me back? That. Would. Be. AWESOME!" she started smiling again. She looked to see Fluttershy waiting patiently for a reply, looking as if full of dread, head hung low and eyes desperate and sad. A little frown formed on her soft features.
Rainbow Dash walked to be in front of her shy friend and wrapped her arms around her in a big hug. She then spoke softly, "I was just being defensive. I guess I was kind of reminded of school. But you know what?" Fluttershy felt her whole body become stiff at being held with such care and strength. "W-what?"
Rainbow Dash held her even tighter as she turned her head so they couldn't see each other's faces, "I think you are very attractive Shy. And any one who gets to have you for a special some pony would be very lucky. And I mean very lucky. You are wonderful." Fluttershy felt her whole body heat up at the words. "Really?" Fluttershy asked, unbelieving of what she just heard.
Rainbow Dash wrapped her wings around the friend in her arms, "Really." She let her go and rubbed the back of her blue hoof down the side of Fluttershy's face. "You really are beautiful. Inside and out." She lowered her hoof and left it to rest on Fluttershy's chest. "Spiritually, physically, and emotionally Flutters. Now let's go and feed that rat..er..rabbit of yours." Rainbow Dash quickly turned around and started trotting back to the cottage. She was keeping up a brisk pace to try and control her blush.
Fluttershy sat there a moment longer, mouth wide open and totally red faced. "S-she thinks I'm b-b-beautiful." She stuttered in a quiet voice as a smile took over her face. She quickly ran after her secret crush and reached her side.
The rest of the walk home was in silence. Fluttershy had a big smile on her face. Rainbow Dash looked as cool and confident as ever. Both ponies would steal glances when they thought the other wasn't looking. Fluttershy started whistling a tune as they approached the cottage.
As they walked in the yellow pegasus spoke, "Hey Rainbow. Maybe you can give Angel a carrot? To, you know, show him you want to be friends?" Rainbow Dash gave her a curious look, "I don't know there Shy. I'm pretty sure he would prefer it from you." Fluttershy looked down in disappointment, then back up with big eyes, "Oh, please Dashie? Pretty please, for me? I really want you two to be friends, and I'm sure this will help win him over." Fluttershy begged as she wrapped her arms around Dash's front hooves.
Rainbow Dash was trying to remain cool, but found it hard at how cute her friend looked. "Jeez Shy, twist my wing why don't ya. I can't say no to you when you ask like that." Fluttershy jumped up and gave her a frontal hug, "Oh thank you Rainbow! I just know this will make Angel happy. Sometimes he just needs a little reinforcement."
They walked into the living room to see Angel, Tank, and the rest of the critters playing cards on the floor. They all looked up to smile at the two pegasi. All except one angry Angel. Fluttershy skipped her way to her animals, "Why hello there friends. Everything ok while we were gone?"
They nodded their heads yes. Angel looked at Rainbow Dash and turned back quickly to his cards, not wanting to start a fight with his mother here. Fluttershy took notice and nuzzled against the back of his furry head. "Oh Angel Bunny! Don't think I forgot how much help you were while mama was in the hospital. And the promise I made."
Angel instantly perked up at the treat he was going to receive. He jumped in place and wiggled his nose eagerly. Fluttershy smiled as she pet his head. She pulled out one of carrots and placed it in his awaiting paws. He looked at the god like carrot and made quick work of it. Fluttershy went in the kitchen and came back out with some home made treats for the rest of the critters.
As she was giving out the treats and kisses, Angel started tugging at her leg. She giggled and gave him some kisses as he hugged her, showing his thanks. Rainbow Dash just sat in the side lines watching how loving and caring her friend was. She was even a little touched to see Angel being openly affectionate and grateful towards her. She wondered at how nice he would be to her.
As Fluttershy finished handing out the treats the animals returned to their game. Angel was hopping back when a yellow hoof blocked him. He looked up, curious and a little annoyed, one ear flopping down. She smiled softly at her pet as she bent down to his eye level, "Oh, um, Angel. Um, Rainbow Dash also wants to thank you for helping her out and making her all those delicious salads." She stated softly.
Angel crossed his arms and made a few gestures. Rainbow Dash scowled at the rabbit but said nothing. Fluttershy seemed to understand, she looked up at her blue friend, "Um, Rainbow Dash, Angel said he heard you complain about his famous salads that he generously gave you. And that it hurt his feelings." Rainbow Dash looked up, a little embarrassed at how ungrateful she cam across, even if he was a jerk about it.
She remembered her promise to try and get along with the small creature, "Oh, right. Hey, sorry Angel. That wasn't very polite of me. I guess you were a big help, most of the time." He looked at her and made a scoffing gesture, as if not convinced she meant it.
She rolled her eyes and sighed. She walked towards him, "To show you my thanks I also got you a carrot. Ugh, here." She pulled out a carrot and dropped it in front of him. His beady eyes widened as he looked up at her in disbelief. "And sorry if I was ever mean to you, I guess. No hard feelings."
The cyan pegasus looked to see her friend looking so full of joy and hope. Fluttershy sat there wide eyed, biting her lip softly. Rainbow Dash felt herself brighten at the sight. Angel sniffed the carrot, and then quickly ate it up. Rainbow Dash beamed at Fluttershy at the small victory. "Huh, maybe I should write a letter to Celestia. All about friendship with a rabbit. Ha!" She joked. Then the very end of the carrot flew in the air and landed right between her eyes.
She rubbed her face and glared daggers at the bunny. Fluttershy stood up, gasping in shock. "Angel! That is no way to say thank you, to a friend no less!" He played innocent and ran up to Rainbow Dash and hugged her leg. Rainbow Dash pouted, not to sure if he meant it. He ran off to finish his card game.
Fluttershy sighed in relief. "Oh, it must have slipped from his paws. He says he is sorry, and thank you." She said as she tried to butter up her bigger friend by rubbing up against her shoulder. "No way could a carrot ever hurt such a big strong pegasus that's as awesome as you Dashie." she squeaked out.
The affection and play to her ego worked to make her forget the rabbit attack. "That's right! I am awesome!" she said as she extended her wings to their full length before catching Fluttershy in a bear hug. "So, now that I got you right where I want you, what should I do to you now?"
Rainbow teased her by softly nibbling on the tip of her ear, earning a shutter and soft moan. Fluttershy felt herself get excited. She wasn't sure how to act, she still wasn't sure if Rainbow really liked her in that way, or if she was just playing with her. What she was sure of was she liked being held and teased this way.
She moaned even louder as she felt Dash's tongue dragged slowly from the bottom of her ear to the tip. Rainbow flicked the tip of her ear making Fluttershy's knees buckle slightly and her wings force their way open. Rainbow Dash smiled as she softly used her teeth to tug at the yellow ear.
The teasing pegasus chuckled to herself as she saw how hot and flustered her once yellow now reddish friend was getting. She continued her ministrations until Fluttershy started rubbing her side cautiously with a hoof, "Um, excuse me, Rain- a- ah-bow. Oh, Oh! The a-ai-animals are, ohf, watching."
Rainbow Dash's eyes shot open as she saw all the little animals watching with curious little eyes. Some hiding under the furniture, some up close. Tank and Angel were sitting side by side. Tank had the same unreadable expression on his face, while Angel was glaring at them, cracking his knuckles.
Rainbow Dash smiled, still holding the ear in her mouth. She talked through her teeth and ear, "Sorry." She finally let Fluttershy go from her hug and casually walked to the recliner. As she rested, it leaned back. Her wings were neatly tucked back in and she put her back hooves up and crossed her legs. She had her eyes shut and sighed peacefully.
Fluttershy stood there, feeling faint. She was at a total loss of what to do. The cyan mare spoke, "I'm feeling pretty sleepy Shy. Do you mind if I have a little nap here in the recliner? I need my daily nap don't you know." Fluttershy continued starring, "uh huh." Was all she could say.
Rainbow Dash took hold of the blue quilt the timid mare left on the arm of the recliner. She made herself warm and comfy, "Ok, just holler at me if you need anything." She gave her yellow friend one last wink before closing her eyes and falling asleep right away.
Fluttershy looked at her friend to see if she really was asleep. She felt a big goofy grin come over her face when she realized she was. She made her way quietly to her friend's side and took a seated position on the floor next to her.
Fluttershy couldn't believe how forward Rainbow was acting just moments ago. She smiled some more as she saw Dash breathe in and out softly. "Oh my, I can't believe how exciting it all felt. And how wonderful. And right. " she had to put a hoof to her mouth to stifle a giggle when Rainbow Dash started snoring loudly.
Her snoring made some of the animals jump and run. Tank seemed used to it and unaware, while Angel looked annoyed, as per usual. Rainbow Dash's snores could be quite loud, and a little scary. "Ok my friends, how about you all go and play outside so Rainbow here can enjoy her nap?" she whispered. They all took their card game outside. Tank moving slowly carried the chips they were using. Angel stepped in front of his mother and sent her a questioning gaze.
"Angel Bunny, don't look at me like that." He pointed an angry paw at the sleeping pony. She glanced between the two, "Oh, we were just playing. It didn't hurt. Besides, she is my best best friend. She would never hurt me on purpose." He looked like he wanted to argue, but being in such a good mood from the carrots, and the benevolent rabbit he was, he didn't. Plus, he wanted to finish his game, he was on a roll.
He ran off, barely beating Tank out the door. She continued to smile at seeing her animal friends run outside. Her smile began to falter as she turned back to the napping mare. "Oh my, I wonder why she was doing all that? There seems to be so many signs pointing to her liking me." She fantasized of them holding each other as lovers instead of friends. Her day dreaming look came at the thought.
She looked back at her crush when she rolled over onto her stomach and nuzzled into her arm. Fluttershy felt a warm sensation over come her heart. She ran to one of her shelves and grabbed the stuff cat Rainbow Dash herself bought for her the day she picked her up from the hospital. She placed it in her arms and watched as the sleeping pegasus cuddled with it. She then fixed the quilt so it was better covering her.
She felt the warm sensation get stronger when she saw Rainbow Dash smile in her sleep. "I need to at least give us a shot. Hearts and Hooves Day is coming up. Maybe I can ask her out for a date." She turned away and tried to hide her forming blush on her face. She laughed at herself for being so shy, "Why am I hiding, she can't see me while she's sleeping." Once she calmed down enough she looked back.
She moved some of the untamed hair from her friend's face with a gentle hoof and continued watching her in bliss. "Yes, I need to start taking things into my hooves and stop being so afraid to get what I want. There is nothing wrong with asking. Besides, it would just be a date, not like I'm asking her to be my special some pony, or marry me, or even kiss me. Oh my stars, though that would be so wonderful." She felt her wings flutter in excitement, and didn't even bother trying to control them.
"Yeah, just a harmless date to get to know each other as more than friends, and see what we both want." She sat up a little straighter as her confidence built up. "Yeah, no more too scared to date Fluttershy. No more meek and weak Fluttershy. She already said she was ok with two mares dating. So I'm sure she won't be offended. As long as I don't come off as too strong, I'm sure she will take me seriously." She bent down so she was really close to Dash's face.
"Well Dash, I really hope you understand. And I REALLY hope you say yes. Oh, she looks so beautiful sleeping there." She smiled at the thought of Rainbow Dash being offended at being called beautiful, wanting instead a less sappy description, as she usually does. She took a big gulp as she realized how close her lips were to Rainbow's face. She felt such a strong urge to plant the smallest of kisses on her face.
Fluttershy inched closer and closer, keeping her vision on her friend's eyes. Right as she was about to sneak a kiss, Rainbow Dash let out a huge snore that sounded more like a growl, causing Fluttershy to make a small shriek and fall backwards on her flank. She looked up in fear of waking her sleeping guest to see that she was still sleeping like a rock.
Fluttershy decided to take this time to have a little tea party with her animal friends. "The hay with it, maybe I may even join in on their card game. I could use the practice." As she walked out, she spared one last longing look to her sleeping guardian, feeling a smile touch her lips once again.
Two Hours Later
Rainbow Dash snuggled into the recliner as she felt herself wake up to the sound of birds chirping away happily outside. She blinked her eye lids a few times before finally opening them fully. She was back to lying on her back. She looked around her friend's living room to see that she was alone. She felt something tucked in her arms, so she took a look down, "Hey, it's that stuffed doll I got Shy. Did she put it there while I was sleeping? I'm happy nobody saw me sleeping with it. That would be uncool." She said as she held the cat doll in her hooves above her head, shaking it about to see its legs and tail flail about.
She was about to toss the doll when she got an image of timid little Fluttershy putting it in there to make her more comfortable. She smiled at the thought and placed the kitty toy on her shoulder. She leaned more into the recliner and thought about how she was holding and touching the yellow mare that had been consuming all her thoughts as of late.
She blushed at the memory of how intimate she was getting. She blushed even harder as she thought of how far it could have gotten if there weren't any interruptions. She shut her eyes and let her wings unfurl. Her rainbow tail hung off the open recliner, swinging slightly back and fourth. She felt her body tense and her smile grow larger, "Man, if we would have kept at it. Imagine if I got to kiss her. Hmm, and lay her down on her bed, get on top of her."
She felt a familiar heat cover her whole body as she lightly traced over her chest with a hoof. "I wonder what she tastes like? Probably sweeter than honey. How soft those lips must be. Softer than a cloud." Rainbow Dash mumbled to herself, not even realizing her hoof going lower, drawing small circles on her stomach.
"Getting to be with Fluttershy would be so awesome. I bet it would be better than being a Wonderbolt. Hay, better than a Sonic Rainboom. I would really show her just how freaking awesome I could be." Her hoof was going lower. "I would lay her down, cover her in kisses. And well… so much more! I would have her moaning for more. Screaming my name. Damn, I would make her feel so good. It would be so hot! Getting to feel her under me, buck what I wouldn't give…"
She had such a look of concentration as she felt her hoof touch her inner thigh and slowly move toward the middle, "What I wouldn't give to be the one to make love to her. To love her in every way…" Just as her hoof was about to reach its target, she heard the front door open and light hoof steps make their way in the living room. She shot up to a sitting position, crossing her hind legs as she yanked out her arms and pushed them to her lap.
Her eyes popped out of her head as her face turned crimson. She gave a very un Rainbow like yelp as she looked to the doorway in shock. Fluttershy came skipping in wearing a big smile for her friend.
Fluttershy stopped as she saw how surprised she looked, hiding behind her mane a little, "Hi Rainbow. Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't scare you awake did I?" she stepped over cautiously making Rainbow Dash cringe slightly. Rainbow Dash noticed how suspicious she looked. She tried to relax and shut her wings. She had to wiggle to get more comfortable and shut her wings with her arms.
"Uh, uh, hi there Fluttershy! W-what's up?" she asked nervously, her voice cracking a little more them usual. She pursed her lips together like she just tasted something sour. She tried her best to avoid eye contact with her curious friend.
Fluttershy tilted her head slightly and put her hoof on her friend's shoulder, "I'm sorry if I did. I can be so loud sometimes." She stated in her usual quiet voice. "Did you sleep ok?" Rainbow Dash smirked as she looked anywhere else. She felt like curling up into a ball and hiding as she saw the disapproving gaze of Angel, sitting on one of the shelves, arms crossed, foot tapping, ears flat back on his head.
"Awe crap! How long was he there for?" she thought as she started to calm down to avoid anymore questions. "Uh, great nap Shy. Your place is perfect for naps you know. Uh, how long was I asleep for anyway?" Fluttershy glanced at the grandfather clock and answered with a smile, "Looks about two hours. You have been working so hard on your days off to take care of the animals and me. And you go back to weather duty tomorrow. I figured you would need a nice long one."
Fluttershy started rubbing Rainbow Dash's arm up and down soothingly, making the fast flier relax into the touch. Rainbow flashed her a grateful smile, "Thanks Shy. I feel great. What about you?" Fluttershy took a seat on the ground as she flipped her hair out of her face. Her face was glowing with warmth and love, so much so that Rainbow Dash felt her mouth fall open and had to focus to close it. To the bold pegasus, her kind and caring friend looked so beautiful looking at her like that. And Rainbow had to push back the returning thoughts from earlier.
Fluttershy seemed oblivious to all the signs that Rainbow was trying really hard to hide what she was doing. "Oh, I'm great. I had a lovely tea party with my animal friends. We even played some Texas Hold'em. Can you believe I won? It's been a while since I last played. I forgot how addicting it could be. Of course we only play for fun. Say, are you getting hungry Dashie?" she asked as she leaned her face closer to her house guest.
Rainbow Dash snapped out of her daydreaming when she heard the tone of a question. "Ugh, wha?" Fluttershy giggled to herself, "Is my big strong Rainbow hungry? We got lasagna left over. And I have a lovely salad I want to try and make for you." Fluttershy smiled shyly as she noticed her angry bunny, "I mean us, Angel and Tank of course. Pony, bunny, and tortoise safe." She smiled gratefully to see her rabbit looking pleased.
Rainbow Dash's eyes kept shifting around so she couldn't focus too much on her overly attractive friend. "Food! Yeah, uh, dinner sounds great Fluttershy. I would love some. How about you go in the kitchen and do that, and I will go take a shower." She said a little loudly. "Yeah, a nice cold shower to keep my mind off your hot body… stop thinking like that Dash!" she thought to herself as she shook her head and got off the recliner.
Fluttershy took a closer look at her embarrassed friend, "I think you should to. You are sweating some. And your face looks a little red." She put her yellow hoof onto the blue forehead, making Rainbow Dash choke up a bit, "Are you sure you aren't catching something?"
Rainbow Dash started walking towards the stairs, "I feel fine, just a little warm. A shower is all I need. See you soon." With that she flew up the stairs, leaving a concerned and confused Fluttershy, "I wonder what's got her all frazzled? Nothing a nice meal won't fix, I suppose." Fluttershy then quickly made her way to the kitchen, a spring in her step, and a song in her heart.
Rainbow Dash stepped out of the shower and dried herself off as best as she could with a large towel. She looked into her reflection, her already messy hair looking even more wild then usual. She smirked at her mirror image, "All right Dash, you need to keep it together. No one will want you if you are freaking out like that. Got to keep it cool, it's what you're best at." She coached herself in her head.
She fixed her mane with as little effort as possible. She ran a comb once over her blue coat and started flexing in the mirror, checking herself out. "Hey, hey good looking. Oh yeah, look at these muscle. Look at this bod, all muscle. Looking pretty damn good there Dash. You are so freaking awesome." The flashy pony said acting as if she was modest. She flashed herself a big smile, "Oh, I better floss, I see a few bits of apple here." She went to work on her teeth, having a little trouble getting the floss with her hoof.
She was making poses and admiring herself when the heavenly aroma of food graced her nose. Her tongue was hanging out as she drooled a bit at the smell. She rushed down to the dining room seeing Fluttershy set the table. It was already dark, and she had some candles lit to give them some nice yet not overpowering lights. Rainbow Dash was singing to herself, taking a few steps forward, just to take some back before side stepping and spinning into her seat, "Ah, ah, ah, ah, staying alive, staying alive!" she tied a napkin around her neck again and smacked her lips together.
Fluttershy laughed softly at her friend's antics, "Well you definitely seem to be feeling better." Rainbow Dash pushed open the chair next to her with her hoof, "Of course, and why not? I'm an awesome pegasus, with an awesome life, staying with an awesome mare making me some of her awesome food. What's not to be happy about?" Fluttershy looked really happy to hear all the positivity.
She placed a napkin on her nap neatly and pushed a delicious looking salad in between them. Rainbow Dash let out some sounds of approval at the scrumptious salad. "What kind of salad is that?" Fluttershy sat proudly at her dish. "Well, it's a recipe my mother taught me when I was just a little filly. Mother always knew the best foods to make me. It's a lima bean salad. I know that sounds weird, but it's so good. It has lima beans, green and red peppers, little bits of onion and tomato, yummy cilantro, and a little bit of a special kind of grain to add some fiber. Oh, some feta cheese and some lemon squirted on top. Oh, I just know you will love it Dashie." Rainbow Dash wasn't the biggest lima bean fan, but so far everything Fluttershy made was like an orgasm in her mouth.
"I can't wait to try it. If you say it's that good, it must be fantastic." They both immediately dug into their salads. Rainbow Dash took the first bite and fell in love. She was inhaling the stuff. Even Fluttershy who always ate slowly and carefully, found herself quickening her pace and taking bigger bites. "Gosh Fluttershy, your mom is a genius when it comes to cooking. I can tell you inherited the skill. This is such a good salad. I can't get enough!"
They had seconds on the salad before the lasagna was fully reheated and served. "Pasta always tastes better to me the day after. I think it really absorbs the sauce and becomes so thick and good." Fluttershy admitted shyly.
Rainbow Dash shook her head comically up and down, eager for the leftovers, "I got to agree with you on that. Shy, I just want to say thank you so much for always feeding me so well here. I haven't eaten this good regularly since I lived with my parents, unless I go out to eat. But your food has to be the best. I can really taste the love and care. And what restaurant feeds me by hoof?" she finished her question by wiggling her eyebrows and opening her mouth. Fluttershy laughed and blushed, "Oh Rainbow, it's an honor to get to feed the best flier in Equestria, ever." She started feeding her hungry friend the lasagna. They would take turns feeding each other, neither getting tired of the loving gesture.
"Where are Tank and Angel?" Dash asked. "Oh, I gave them their salads while you were showering. They took it out to his hut to enjoy the stars." Rainbow Dash smiled, "We should enjoy dinner out there sometime. Or you know what I would really like?" Fluttershy leaned in a little closer, "What Rainbow?" Rainbow Dash wrapped a wing around her smaller dinner companion, "Well, once you feel better, I would love to fly you up to the clouds myself. We could have a real nice meal up there, you know. We could enjoy the moon and the stars. Would you like something like that?" Rainbow Dash asked, suddenly sounding a little bashful.
Fluttershy took in a sharp breath as she looked down. She forced her eyes back up with a smile, "Oh Rainbow Dash, I would love something like that. I would love to have dinner with you on the clouds like that one of these nights." She smiled sweetly.
They continued their small talk for a moment longer until Rainbow Dash gained a mischievous glint in her eyes. She got up and walked behind Fluttershy's seat. Fluttershy felt herself shutter as she felt like Rainbow Dash was hovering behind her. The blue mare snuck up and close right behind her neck, making the seated pony gulp and blush at feeling her breath on the back of her neck.
Rainbow Dash placed her front hooves onto Fluttershy's shoulders and started rubbing her neck and shoulders, "You know Fluttershy, there is something we were in the middle of earlier. Something I wanted to finish." She stated. They way she said it and the way she was touching her made Fluttershy grow hot with excitement. So much that she had to focus just to breathe.
"Yeah Flutters, you think I would forget? I got to take care of my favorite filly, make her feel good." Fluttershy couldn't believe what she was hearing. "Oh my goodness. How far does she want to go? How far do I want to go?" she thought full of worry and anticipation.
Rainbow Dash was trying her hardest not to burst out laughing at how her words must have sounded, "Poor Shy, hope I'm not disappointing her too much." She thought to herself, "Yeah, I promised to finish your massage, remember?" Dash let the question linger in the air, looking down to see Fluttershy frown and smack her face with her hoof.
"Oh, of course I remember. I mean, what else could you mean, besides a, a massage." Fluttershy remarked sounding disappointed. Rainbow Dash giggled some more as she laid her head on top of the soft pink mane, "Fluttershy, you are too easy. Come on, you can't tell me one of my famous rub downs don't sound good after a long hard day."
Fluttershy knew that Rainbow Dash was teasing her on purpose, so she decided to play a little dirty to. She snorted a bit as she rose from her seat, "You know Dashie, I'm not really feeling it right now. I have more important matters to attend to anyway. You understand."
Rainbow Dash blinked in disbelief, "What? What could be better than an awesome massage from yours truly?" Fluttershy didn't even look at her as she started bringing the dishes to the sink. Rainbow Dash grabbed the rest in her arms and flew after her. She carefully placed them in the sink and was flying above Fluttershy, looking worried, "Fluttershy, uh, I want to give you a massage, it's good for you. Come on, I was only teasing. You just look so cute when you are all embarrassed like that."
Fluttershy smiled a little at the words, but was trying hard to keep up a look of indifference. Rainbow Dash crossed her arms, she doesn't like to be ignored. Fluttershy started washing the dishes. Rainbow Dash landed right next to her, a sad puppy dog look to her face as she rested her head on the kitchen counter top, "I'm sorry I was acting bad Shy. Please pay attention to me."
Fluttershy took one look and started laughing. Rainbow Dash leaned back in confusion. Fluttershy held her in a soft hug as she buried her face into the blue chest, "I know Dashie. I was just pulling your tail. I, I hope I didn't go too far, but you're just so cute." Rainbow Dash was about to protest, but the more she thought about it, the more she realize it was the same thing she was doing to the yellow mare all day. She couldn't get mad anyway, this was like Fluttershy's first real prank after all.
"You really got me there Shy." Dash said as she to started laughing. Fluttershy nuzzled in closer and looked up happily at her friend, "Sorry." Was all she could say. "Don't be, be proud you were able to get me." Dash said as she snuck the tip of her wing to tickle Fluttershy's ear. "No!
ok, I'm really really sorry."
They continued playing and cleaning. In no time they were done. They fed and put all the animals to sleep. Angel and Tank were having a sleep over in his hut. Soon they found themselves back in Fluttershy's bedroom. Rainbow Dash hopped in the bed first. She was lying on her side, head propped up on her hoof, tail swishing and flicking, and wings wide open.
Fluttershy waited at the door, awestruck at how inviting Rainbow Dash looked. Rainbow Dash rolled to her back as she patted the spot next to her. "Hop on Fluttershy, I still owe you a massage." Dash smiled a playful smile as she waited. Fluttershy felt her heart pounding and legs shaking slightly. She took a big gulp as she slowly walked over and gently laid herself down on the soft bed.
Fluttershy couldn't help but think that the moment was perfect. The way Rainbow Dash was laying in the bed for her was the way she always dreamed she would lay down for her the first time they make love. She knew she shouldn't be having such thoughts, at least not until Rainbow accepted her invitation for courting.
Rainbow Dash herself was getting a little hot under the collar, after all the flirting and talk about dating and wings. And to get to be in bed with the natural beauty was getting to her. She was doing a good job at keeping thoughts at bay though, she still had a massage she promised to finish.
Fluttershy lay on her stomach on one side of the bed trying not to look at the hopefully object of her affections. Rainbow Dash stood up and stood over her. Fluttershy squeaked as she felt Rainbow Dash hover above her, practically mounting her. She turned a deep shade of red when her injured wings popped open when Dash's legs brushed against hers.
Rainbow Dash chuckled as she noticed the obvious signs of excitement, but decided to play dumb so as not to embarrass her any further. "How are those wings Fluttershy? Are they feeling any better?" Fluttershy went into shy mode as she hid her face and answered with only a nod.
Rainbow Dash smiled at how adorable the temporarily grounded pegasus was acting. So she went to work. She started at the neck and shoulders, kneading it thoroughly. This instantly calmed the embarrassed pony below. She flattened herself out on the bed, legs stretched out.
After finishing up on her neck and shoulders, Rainbow Dash started on Fluttershy's back. Rainbow Dash was trying to make it as enjoyable as possible, but at the same time going as fast as she could, seeing as the sounds coming from Fluttershy's mouth was giving her more naughty thoughts.
The bandaged wings were still up and stiff. Rainbow took a moment to stretch out her body before she gently but firmly grabbed one injured wing in between her two front hooves. She started from the base and slowly and softly made her way up to the tip.
For Fluttershy, it was like being in heaven. Not only was it relieving the dull aching pain, but it was stimulating her in so many ways. All her blood was rushing to the injury. It sent her mind reeling out of control. She craned her yellow and pink head backwards as her blue eyes rolled to the back of her head. Her moans grew shaky with each rub, and louder as the blue hooves would go higher.
Rainbow Dash's eyes were growing wide as she tried to focus on anything else, "There she goes sounding all sexy again. This is beginning to be too much for me." Dash's massage slowed to a stop as she still held the wing. By this time Fluttershy was panting, her eyes shut, with the blanket bunched around her by her hooves. When she felt the movements stop she forced open her eyes, they were glistening and sparkling in the moonlight.
"More!" she shot out. Rainbow Dash herself was turning red from the whole situation. She didn't argue though as she grabbed the left wing and repeated the same process. Fluttershy was now hiding her face in the blankets, and banging the bed with a hoof. "Yes. Yes! That feels so good Rainbow. Please, keep going." Poor Rainbow Dash was trying really hard to stay in control enough to finish the massage. She was so desperate, she started doing math in her head, thinking about doing more tricks in the air, remembering favorite stories of Daring Doo.
No matter what though, Fluttershy would always pop back in her thoughts with each moan. The rainbow flyer even tried to think of dresses and fashion. This was a big mistake because all she could think of was Fluttershy looking stunning and playing coy in those dresses. With one final up and down she removed her hooves and rolled off of her companion,
"When the hay did I lay on her? I thought I was sitting up behind her." The blue mare wiped the sweat off her forehead as she fell onto the pillow and was panting lightly herself. Fluttershy continued to lie there for a few moments longer, as she tried to compose herself. She honestly felt too good to feel shy or embarrassed about what just happened. She was still riding high on the relief and excitement. She eventually regained enough consciousness to pull herself next to her personal masseuse and cuddle into her side.
Rainbow Dash's breath picked up in pace slightly as she tried humor to cool the moment down, "Shy, are you always so… vocal, when you get a massage?" Fluttershy laughed, unfazed, she was dragging the tip of her hoof over the trunk of her friend's blue body, making Rainbow's eyebrow rise with surprise and curiosity. "Usually no. But they never do a wing massage for me. Plus I think I am still sensitive from the surgery, it just helped so much with the pain and tenseness. Thank you so much Dashie, for making me feel so good." Fluttershy hugged her tightly as she hid her face in the soft blue fur. "Maybe you got some magic in those hooves of yours?" Fluttershy joked.
Rainbow Dash couldn't help but give a big smile, at not only the compliments, but knowing that she truly did help relieve some of the pain she herself had caused. She wrapped a strong arm around the tiny yellow frame. They cuddled like this for a while, just enjoying the relaxing quiet. Fluttershy had nothing but joy and love in her thoughts and heart. Rainbow Dash on the other hand was thinking about work. She loved her job, how could she not when she gets to fly and control weather.
What was bothering her, was having to explain soon to her weather team and superiors that she won't be going back to the Wonderbolt Academy. She felt so ashamed of her failure. She had bragged about it so much to the whole town practically. And to be kicked out for something so stupid, just ate her up. She knew her friends would be beside her through it all. But it was like reliving getting kicked out of flight school all over again.
Fluttershy noticed that Rainbow Dash was feeling kind of stiff in her arms. She looked up to see her looking worried and down. Her magenta eyes seemed distant in thought. Fluttershy cleared her throat, making the blue ears flick in her direction and she took a look her way. She said nothing, but her face held a questioning look.
Fluttershy nuzzled into her chest as she looked up from there. "What's the matter Rainbow?" Dash averted her gaze from the endless pools that were Fluttershy's eyes. She let out a little sigh, "I know this is gonna sound dumb, but I'm worried about telling every pony about how I got kicked out of the Academy." Rainbow Dash didn't look to Fluttershy, instead she looked out the window, suddenly feeling the urge to fly away from all her problems. She felt her wings twitch with longing, a longing that would temporarily give her escape from all her troubles.
Her body tensed up, as if ready to make the move to leave, but it was stilled in an instant when she felt the slim arms tighten their hold around her torso. She looked down to see Fluttershy, having a mixture of worry and fear etched in her features. Rainbow Dash felt her throat go dry, she didn't know what else so say. So the smaller pegasus spoke, "Rainbow, your feelings aren't dumb. In fact, your feelings and thoughts are very important to me, and they should be to you to."
Rainbow Dash felt a small smile creep to her lips, but she remained quiet, "Like I said before Dashie, we all make mistakes. And this is all it is, a simple mistake. I know with all my heart that you are going to be a Wonderbolt, I always have. You are the one pony I know who is meant to and deserves to be. You just need to keep believing in yourself. The single greatest obstacle that will get in your way is your fear and doubts. I know, for too long I have let those things control my life and choices. But after what has happened recently, I won't let it anymore."
Rainbow Dash listened intently and let the words sink in. "It's so hard Shy. I feel so ashamed of how stupid and reckless I have been." Fluttershy rose from her laying position so she was eye level with the saddened mare. She stroke her face with a gentle hoof. "Rainbow Dash, you are the single most amazing mare in my eyes. Any little faults are totally over looked by that amazing heart of yours. Even after all the things we have been through, and anything that we will face in the future, that will never change. I want you to know that as long as you believe, you can and will do anything. And you can always count on me to behind you the whole time, cheering my heart out."
Rainbow Dash felt her heart swell at the love and truth behind the words. She pulled her so Fluttershy was laying on top of her again, and they shared a warm hug. "You know, your wrong about one thing Flutters. You are the single most amazing pony, ever. I swear there isn't a mean bone in your cute little body."
Fluttershy looked away, shrinking a bit, "Actually, there was one time when I was terrible." Rainbow Dash brushed the pink hair out of the yellow face, "Discord doesn't count. He didn't even trick you, he just possessed you with a touch or something." Fluttershy tapped her hooves gently on Dash's chest.
"Actually, I mean when I took an assertive training class. I was a m-monster. I was so mean to every pony I met that day. Even to Pinkie and Rarity." Rainbow Dash had heard about the day Fluttershy had went berserk, but she didn't really get details. Nor had she known about the incident with Pinkie and Rarity.
"No way. Get out." Responded Rainbow Dash. Fluttershy closed her eyes and held back tears at the memories, "Yes. I told them that their passions, their special talents, were nothing. That they were petty a-and frivolous. The very core of what they were, it wasn't much different then the things you said to me." Rainbow Dash was in shock to hear that, and from Fluttershy.
"Once I realized just how horrible I was, I locked myself in my home. I had Angel tie me up so I can never harm another with my mean words. But guess what, they came back to try and help me. They could look past what I had said and done. Even though at first I couldn't. To this day they don't hold it against me. None of the ponies I met that day do. Even a pony as kind as me can make mistakes, be it out of anger, pain, or confusion. Just as long as we learn from them, we can move on."
Rainbow Dash was honest to goodness touched. She was truly thankful to have Fluttershy in her life. Every fiber of her being wanted to say out loud that she loved her. She was still a little afraid though, and wanted a better, happier conversation to confess to. So she decided on this, "Fluttershy, I am the luckiest pony in all of Equestria, because I have you in my life, to take care of me and be there. I just want you to know how important you are to me. I- I care for you so much, you are my best friend." Said Dash.
This made Fluttershy give the biggest grin. They shared one more cuddle before the injured pegasus slid off and turned to her side. Rainbow Dash turned to her side to and spooned her bed buddy. Rainbow Dash stuck her muzzle into the mess of pink hair as she breathed in the calming scent that was Fluttershy. "Goodnight Flutters." Fluttershy let out a giggle at feeling the muzzle find its way against her head. "Goodnight Rainbow."
Hi guys. Queen Baby here. I hope everyone enjoyed chapter nine. I hope it wasn't boring or repetitive. I tried to put in some funny scenes that hinted at some adult action. Maybe I should make this baby rated M, and get them down and dirty lol. I have never written anything like that. Next chapter I want to have Fluttershy have a little talk with Rarity about love. And of course I plan to have the funny Pinkie Pie and Gummy scene I promised. And soon our shy pony heroine will finally ask the question, and then the actual dating. I hope I did well and kept you readers interested. Sorry for the late update. Let me know what you think and what I should do. Thanks!
