Title: Fluttershy Feels Pretty
Premise: MLP: FIM. Fluttershy arrives late at the weekly picnic with her friends and is in a happier mood than usual. She sings a song about why. Song: "I Feel Pretty" from West Side Story. I do not own the song, movie, play or show, and do not profit from this story. Randomly featuring Madame Gasket from Robots.
Personal Comments: I like shipping Fluttershy with Big Macintosh. I use to think it didn't make much sense since they never interacted on the show (yet). But eventually, I grew into the idea. I think they would be a really cute couple together. And they are alike in some ways I guess.
I read this one story about them. It's called "The Sweetest Melody" in which Fluttershy is entrusted to raise the daughter of Shining Armor and Princess Cadence while the two are facing danger at the Crystal Empire. She eventually marries Big Mac, and the two of them raise the daughter together. It's a really nice story so far as I've read up to. I recommend it.
Another beautiful day in the meadows outside Ponyville. The mane six were all sitting around in their usual spot enjoying their picnic.
Or they would be... if Fluttershy was there. They were waiting for her. They agreed not to start eating until she had come. They had started playing cards to try and
"Where could Fluttershy be?" Twilight asked. "It's not like her to be this late."
"The poor dear," Rarity said droopily. "I certainly hope she's okay."
"Well, I just hope she gets here soon!" Rainbow snapped. "I'm starving!"
"Hey, have you guys heard about that glue factory that opened just ouside of town?" Pinkie suddenly asked.
"Yeah, I heard of that," Twilight nodded. "I don't get it. Who in the right mind would open a glue factory in Equestria?"
"I hear some kinda robot is runnin' the joint," Applejack answered. "Goes by the name of... Madame Gasket."
"Well, lets just hope things don't get too out of hoof with her business," Rarity said.
"Yeah. Besides, if things do get out of hoof, Princess Celestia will do something about her!"
It was then that they heard a sweet, gentle humming sound, as they turned and saw Fluttershy walking up towards them. She seemed happier than usual, humming that tune, and had a little pep in her step.
"Aw, Fluttershy, darling!" Rarity exclaimed, "It's wonderful you could join us."
"What kept ya?" Rainbow asked. "You okay?"
"Oh, I'm just wonderful," Fluttershy smiled. "And sorry I kept you girls waiting."
"Hey, don't worry about it," Twilight said reassuringly.
"Ya'll certainly seem a bit happier than usual though," Applejack observed. "You wanna tell us what's gotten you so perky today?"
Fluttershy nodded, then took a big breath and started singing, prancing and hovering around her friends as she did so.
Fluttershy:
I feel pretty
Oh so pretty
I feel pretty and witty and gay (kisses Rainbow Dash on the nose, much to the latter's shock)
And I pity
Any mare who isn't me today!
Pinkie:
A-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-lala!
Fluttershy:
I feel charming
Oh so charming
It's alarming how charming I feel
And so pretty
That I hardly can believe I'm real!
Pinkie:
A-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-lala!
Fluttershy:
(Stares down into her reflection in the pond) See the pretty mare in that mirror there?
Rarity:
What mirror where?
Fluttershy:
Who can that attractive mare be?
Twilight:
Which? What? Where? Whom?
Fluttershy:
Such a pretty face
(Whom)
Such a pretty mane
(Whom)
Such a pretty smile
(Whom...)
Such a pretty me!
(Such a pretty she!)
I feel stunning
And entrancing
Feel like running
And dancing for joy
For I'm loved
By a pretty wonderful boy!
Pinkie:
Bum-bum-bum-bum-bum, bum bum-bum-bum-bum, bum-bum!
Rarity started clapping when the song ended.
"So I take it your date with mah brother last night went all fine?" Applejack asked, a coy smile on her face.
"Yeah. It was wonderful!" Fluttershy replied. She spun around again before she fell back onto the soft green grass and stared up longingly at the bright blue sky as the clouds slowly drifted by.
"Aw... Mac," She whispered his name.
Meanwhile, up at the palace, Celestia was having a meeting with a special business partner.
"So, you'll lower the population of my annoying, troublesome subjects, is that right?" She asked the robot.
"Absolutely!" Madame Gasket replied. "Give me a few weeks, and about one-third the pony population in Equestia will be skins, leather and glue!"
"Excellent!" Celestia snickered. She levitated a school up for Gasket. "Now just sign here under my own signature, and you'll have legal permission to keep your glue factory going."
Gasket started signing the deed as Princess Luna walked by. She had been told to be out of this private meeting between Celestia and this... creepy construction contractor.