Disclaimer: All My Little Ponies, Big Brother Ponies, Bushwoolies, the Moochick and Spike do not belong to me.
A/N: Thanks again, HappyGlow, for being my only reviewer. Your reviews really make this fanfic worth writing.
THESE TWO HEARTS
by Lina Shay
Chapter Four: The Race
The annual Spring picnic came up. Fizzy use to love going. She would compete in all the games, with Buttons as her partner. But Buttons was still on her honeymoon. Fizzy missed her so. She was beginning to feel as if Buttons would never come back.
Cupcake and Gingerbread were in charge of snacks, while Truly and Posy got decorations together.
"Fizzy, wanna help me with these here balloons?" Truly asked.
Fizzy walked over to where Truly was on a latter.
"Just blow 'em on up and hand 'em to me, K?" Truly instructed.
Fizzy nodded and blew up a balloon.
"Ya know what you need, Fiz?" Truly began as Fizzy handed a balloon to her. "A beau."
"A what?" Fizzy asked with a half-full balloon.
"A boyfriend, silly," Truly laughed.
Fizzy blushed as Steamer popped into her head.
"Is there a Big Brother who ya hava hankerin' for?" Truly asked.
Fizzy just shrugged. She guessed it wasn't lying as long as she didn't say "no".
"Well then," Truly went on, "I'll haveta pick on out for you."
Truly stared down at Fizzy, her eyes narrowed in concentration.
"I've got it!" Truly exclaimed.
Fizzy froze with a balloon in her mouth. She wondered if it was possible that Truly could tell just by looking at her that Steamer would be the best mate.
"4-Speed," Truly announced like she was naming the winner of the pony Olympics. "He'd be perfect for you. As far as I know, he hasn't been spoken for. You should go out with him."
"4-Speed," Fizzy said, shocked. "I don't even know him."
"Get to know him," Truly insisted, taking the balloon Fizzy had.
4-Speed? Why would Truly think that Fizzy would be good with 4-Speed? Why not Steamer? Fizzy wondered if she should ask why truly picked 4-Speed over Steamer, but Truly would definitely realize why Fizzy asked. The last person Fizzy wanted to know that she had a crush was Truly. She would tell all of Ponyland.
The ponies finished with the preparations and everyone began coming. Soon, the whole area in front of Paradise Estate was just a crowd of ponies and Bushwoolies. Fizzy stood away from it and just watched uncomfortably. She never was much for being in big crowds.
"Fizzy, get your turquoise rear over here!" Truly called from the snack table.
Fizzy galloped over, wondering what Truly wanted. She knew the second she saw who she was with, 4-Speed.
"Did you know, Fizzy, that 4-Speed likes cars?" Truly asked.
"Trucks," 4-Speed corrected.
"Yes trucks," Truly rolled her eyes.
"I could have guessed," Fizzy said under her breath.
"Fizzy likes car..er..trucks too," Truly announced.
Fizzy gave her a look of shock. That was a lie. Why would Truly say that? Truly just gave Fizzy a wink and walked away.
"Really," 4-Speed said excitedly. "Do you prefer a V-6 or a V-8?"
Fizzy gawked at him in confusion. "I liked V-8, but I'm not sure I've had V-6. Is it also tomato juice?"
4-Speed laughed at this and Fizzy blushed.
"Seriously now," 4-Speed said. "V-6 or V-8?"
"Both," Fizzy shrugged, not sure how else to answer. She wasn't even sure why her last answer was so funny.
"Oh, really?" 4-Speed asked. "I'd go with a V-8. You get a lot more, you know, umph."
Fizzy tried to smile with interest, but she felt like she failed miserably. Fortunately, 4-Speed was too busy going on about four wheel drive and Hemi that he didn't notice her fake smile. To occupy herself while 4-Speed droned on about things she knew nothing of, Fizzy watched all the little ponies talking. Then she spotted Steamer. He looked so good with his white mane combed back and displaying his amazing smile. She felt warm inside just seeing him. Steamer looked her way and waves. Fizzy blushed, then Steamer came over.
"My tires just couldn't get traction-Oh, hey, Steamer," 4-Speed muttered.
"Hey, having fun?" He was talking to 4-Speed, but his eyes were on Fizzy.
"Sure," 4-Speed shrugged. "I was just telling Fizzy here about the time I got stuck in the mud."
"Good one," Steamer said, winking at Fizzy.
She blushed. It was really becoming a habit around Steamer. She couldn't help it. Everytime he looked at her, she felt this warm yet chilling feeling. Her heart would start thumping, pumping blood to her face. It was a feeling she wasn't altogether comfortable with, but she still wanted to be around Steamer.
"Well, back to my story," 4-Speed began.
"I'm sorry," Steamer interrupted. "But I have to show Fizzy a letter. Do you think I could borrow her for a moment? Once we're finished, I'll switch her track back on your way."
4-Speed was too polite to refuse. Steamer led the way through the crowd. They ended up near the nursery.
"Is it a letter from Buttons?" Fizzy asked.
"Would you forgive me if I fibbed?" Steamer asked, smiling guiltily. "I do have a letter from Slugger and Buttons, but that wasn't why I stole you from 4-Speed."
"Well, it's not fibbing if you do show me the letter," Fizzy told him.
Steamer pulled a letter from his scarf and let Fizzy read it. They didn't say much, just that they were having fun. They also related how much they loved each other. After reading this, Fizzy glanced at Steamer and blushed. At the end of the letter, Buttons requested that Steamer keep Fizzy company until they return. Was that what Steamer was doing? Keeping her company as a favor. She didn't dare ask, afraid of the answer.
Steamer put the letter back under his scarf, saying, "So, were you having fun with 4-Speed?"
"4-Speed is very knowledgeable with cars," Fizzy commented.
"That's not what I asked," Steamer said, smiling.
"I could have been more entertained," Fizzy muttered, feeling uncomfortable practically calling 4- Speed boring.
"I thought so," Steamer announced.
Fizzy looked up into his green eyes. They stared down at her intensely. She was trembling, but she didn't know why.
"Games, Ya'll!" Truly exclaimed. "Six-leg race is first. Remember the rules. All flyin' ponies must be tied to an earth pony. And you unicorns, no winking!"
Ponies started pairing up. Lofty tied two of her legs to Lickety Split's, Mimic tied her's to Gusty, and Wizzer got together with Sweet Stuff.
"I wanna pway," Baby Ribbon said to her mother.
"All right," Ribbon allowed.
"Buttons and I use to always be partners in that," Fizzy said downheartedly.
"I'll be your partner," Steamer offered.
The way he said this made a shiver go down Fizzy's spine. She nodded and followed him to the start line. They had two of their legs tied together. Fizzy liked the warm feeling of his skin against her's.
"Playing six-leg race, Steamer," Score laughed as he and Tex came up.
"Yup," Steamer said proudly. "Aren't you?"
"No," Score said with aversion.
"Oh, afraid we'll beat you?" Steamer challenged.
"You beat us?" Score laughed, looking over Fizzy.
"Yeah," Steamer smirked. "But if you're scared-"
"Come on, Tex," Score ordered, heading over to where Truly was tying legs. "We'll show him."
"Think we can actually beat them?" Fizzy asked with doubt.
Steamer just gave her a reassuring smile like he knew exactly what he was doing. Fizzy decided to trust him, though she was sure she couldn't win this game. Even with Buttons, they never actually won.
"All right, ya'll," Truly said loudly. "Are ya ready? Get set...Go!"
Fizzy could instantly feel the strength of Steamer's pace went they started running. Fizzy just leaned into him and let him to do all the work. Wizzer began flying and ended up dragging Sweet Stuff along. Baby Ribbon got upset that they were so behind, so she winked to the finish, just her tail appearing.
"Baby Ribbon!" Ribbon said madly.
Tex and Score started off well and at a good pace. They were just inches ahead of Fizzy and Steamer. All the other couples were falling behind.
"Fizzy, I need you to actually start pumping your cylinders," Steamer told her.
"I'll only slow you down," Fizzy insisted.
"Just take big steps," Steamer instructed.
Fizzy pushed off and broke into a run. She was surprised how well she was keeping pace with Steamer. They were starting to get ahead of Tex and Score. It was exhilarating.
"Move your feet, Tex," Score shot at him.
Score galloped harder while Tex lept forward. The result was them getting mixed up in each other's legs. They tripped on each other and fell into heap of blue and yellow. Fizzy and Steamer kept pounding forward until they passed the finish line. They stopped, both panting.
"Congratulations, Steamer and Fizzy," Truly said, handing them a blue ribbon.
Everyone cheered. Fizzy felt the overwhelming happiness. She felt like she could do anything. She looked up at Steamer's smile and blushed.
"I told you, you could do it," Steamer said.
A/N: Wow, that was a long chapter. I couldn't find a good place to break it up, so I left it long. Don't expect all the chapters to be this long.
A/N: Thanks again, HappyGlow, for being my only reviewer. Your reviews really make this fanfic worth writing.
THESE TWO HEARTS
by Lina Shay
Chapter Four: The Race
The annual Spring picnic came up. Fizzy use to love going. She would compete in all the games, with Buttons as her partner. But Buttons was still on her honeymoon. Fizzy missed her so. She was beginning to feel as if Buttons would never come back.
Cupcake and Gingerbread were in charge of snacks, while Truly and Posy got decorations together.
"Fizzy, wanna help me with these here balloons?" Truly asked.
Fizzy walked over to where Truly was on a latter.
"Just blow 'em on up and hand 'em to me, K?" Truly instructed.
Fizzy nodded and blew up a balloon.
"Ya know what you need, Fiz?" Truly began as Fizzy handed a balloon to her. "A beau."
"A what?" Fizzy asked with a half-full balloon.
"A boyfriend, silly," Truly laughed.
Fizzy blushed as Steamer popped into her head.
"Is there a Big Brother who ya hava hankerin' for?" Truly asked.
Fizzy just shrugged. She guessed it wasn't lying as long as she didn't say "no".
"Well then," Truly went on, "I'll haveta pick on out for you."
Truly stared down at Fizzy, her eyes narrowed in concentration.
"I've got it!" Truly exclaimed.
Fizzy froze with a balloon in her mouth. She wondered if it was possible that Truly could tell just by looking at her that Steamer would be the best mate.
"4-Speed," Truly announced like she was naming the winner of the pony Olympics. "He'd be perfect for you. As far as I know, he hasn't been spoken for. You should go out with him."
"4-Speed," Fizzy said, shocked. "I don't even know him."
"Get to know him," Truly insisted, taking the balloon Fizzy had.
4-Speed? Why would Truly think that Fizzy would be good with 4-Speed? Why not Steamer? Fizzy wondered if she should ask why truly picked 4-Speed over Steamer, but Truly would definitely realize why Fizzy asked. The last person Fizzy wanted to know that she had a crush was Truly. She would tell all of Ponyland.
The ponies finished with the preparations and everyone began coming. Soon, the whole area in front of Paradise Estate was just a crowd of ponies and Bushwoolies. Fizzy stood away from it and just watched uncomfortably. She never was much for being in big crowds.
"Fizzy, get your turquoise rear over here!" Truly called from the snack table.
Fizzy galloped over, wondering what Truly wanted. She knew the second she saw who she was with, 4-Speed.
"Did you know, Fizzy, that 4-Speed likes cars?" Truly asked.
"Trucks," 4-Speed corrected.
"Yes trucks," Truly rolled her eyes.
"I could have guessed," Fizzy said under her breath.
"Fizzy likes car..er..trucks too," Truly announced.
Fizzy gave her a look of shock. That was a lie. Why would Truly say that? Truly just gave Fizzy a wink and walked away.
"Really," 4-Speed said excitedly. "Do you prefer a V-6 or a V-8?"
Fizzy gawked at him in confusion. "I liked V-8, but I'm not sure I've had V-6. Is it also tomato juice?"
4-Speed laughed at this and Fizzy blushed.
"Seriously now," 4-Speed said. "V-6 or V-8?"
"Both," Fizzy shrugged, not sure how else to answer. She wasn't even sure why her last answer was so funny.
"Oh, really?" 4-Speed asked. "I'd go with a V-8. You get a lot more, you know, umph."
Fizzy tried to smile with interest, but she felt like she failed miserably. Fortunately, 4-Speed was too busy going on about four wheel drive and Hemi that he didn't notice her fake smile. To occupy herself while 4-Speed droned on about things she knew nothing of, Fizzy watched all the little ponies talking. Then she spotted Steamer. He looked so good with his white mane combed back and displaying his amazing smile. She felt warm inside just seeing him. Steamer looked her way and waves. Fizzy blushed, then Steamer came over.
"My tires just couldn't get traction-Oh, hey, Steamer," 4-Speed muttered.
"Hey, having fun?" He was talking to 4-Speed, but his eyes were on Fizzy.
"Sure," 4-Speed shrugged. "I was just telling Fizzy here about the time I got stuck in the mud."
"Good one," Steamer said, winking at Fizzy.
She blushed. It was really becoming a habit around Steamer. She couldn't help it. Everytime he looked at her, she felt this warm yet chilling feeling. Her heart would start thumping, pumping blood to her face. It was a feeling she wasn't altogether comfortable with, but she still wanted to be around Steamer.
"Well, back to my story," 4-Speed began.
"I'm sorry," Steamer interrupted. "But I have to show Fizzy a letter. Do you think I could borrow her for a moment? Once we're finished, I'll switch her track back on your way."
4-Speed was too polite to refuse. Steamer led the way through the crowd. They ended up near the nursery.
"Is it a letter from Buttons?" Fizzy asked.
"Would you forgive me if I fibbed?" Steamer asked, smiling guiltily. "I do have a letter from Slugger and Buttons, but that wasn't why I stole you from 4-Speed."
"Well, it's not fibbing if you do show me the letter," Fizzy told him.
Steamer pulled a letter from his scarf and let Fizzy read it. They didn't say much, just that they were having fun. They also related how much they loved each other. After reading this, Fizzy glanced at Steamer and blushed. At the end of the letter, Buttons requested that Steamer keep Fizzy company until they return. Was that what Steamer was doing? Keeping her company as a favor. She didn't dare ask, afraid of the answer.
Steamer put the letter back under his scarf, saying, "So, were you having fun with 4-Speed?"
"4-Speed is very knowledgeable with cars," Fizzy commented.
"That's not what I asked," Steamer said, smiling.
"I could have been more entertained," Fizzy muttered, feeling uncomfortable practically calling 4- Speed boring.
"I thought so," Steamer announced.
Fizzy looked up into his green eyes. They stared down at her intensely. She was trembling, but she didn't know why.
"Games, Ya'll!" Truly exclaimed. "Six-leg race is first. Remember the rules. All flyin' ponies must be tied to an earth pony. And you unicorns, no winking!"
Ponies started pairing up. Lofty tied two of her legs to Lickety Split's, Mimic tied her's to Gusty, and Wizzer got together with Sweet Stuff.
"I wanna pway," Baby Ribbon said to her mother.
"All right," Ribbon allowed.
"Buttons and I use to always be partners in that," Fizzy said downheartedly.
"I'll be your partner," Steamer offered.
The way he said this made a shiver go down Fizzy's spine. She nodded and followed him to the start line. They had two of their legs tied together. Fizzy liked the warm feeling of his skin against her's.
"Playing six-leg race, Steamer," Score laughed as he and Tex came up.
"Yup," Steamer said proudly. "Aren't you?"
"No," Score said with aversion.
"Oh, afraid we'll beat you?" Steamer challenged.
"You beat us?" Score laughed, looking over Fizzy.
"Yeah," Steamer smirked. "But if you're scared-"
"Come on, Tex," Score ordered, heading over to where Truly was tying legs. "We'll show him."
"Think we can actually beat them?" Fizzy asked with doubt.
Steamer just gave her a reassuring smile like he knew exactly what he was doing. Fizzy decided to trust him, though she was sure she couldn't win this game. Even with Buttons, they never actually won.
"All right, ya'll," Truly said loudly. "Are ya ready? Get set...Go!"
Fizzy could instantly feel the strength of Steamer's pace went they started running. Fizzy just leaned into him and let him to do all the work. Wizzer began flying and ended up dragging Sweet Stuff along. Baby Ribbon got upset that they were so behind, so she winked to the finish, just her tail appearing.
"Baby Ribbon!" Ribbon said madly.
Tex and Score started off well and at a good pace. They were just inches ahead of Fizzy and Steamer. All the other couples were falling behind.
"Fizzy, I need you to actually start pumping your cylinders," Steamer told her.
"I'll only slow you down," Fizzy insisted.
"Just take big steps," Steamer instructed.
Fizzy pushed off and broke into a run. She was surprised how well she was keeping pace with Steamer. They were starting to get ahead of Tex and Score. It was exhilarating.
"Move your feet, Tex," Score shot at him.
Score galloped harder while Tex lept forward. The result was them getting mixed up in each other's legs. They tripped on each other and fell into heap of blue and yellow. Fizzy and Steamer kept pounding forward until they passed the finish line. They stopped, both panting.
"Congratulations, Steamer and Fizzy," Truly said, handing them a blue ribbon.
Everyone cheered. Fizzy felt the overwhelming happiness. She felt like she could do anything. She looked up at Steamer's smile and blushed.
"I told you, you could do it," Steamer said.
A/N: Wow, that was a long chapter. I couldn't find a good place to break it up, so I left it long. Don't expect all the chapters to be this long.
