MLP Fluttershy and the Glass Slipper

Chapter 3-Oh Sing Sweet Nightingale

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It's not an easy task to clean a chateau from top to bottom single-hoofedly as Fluttershy knew from experience. But since she didn't really have a choice she started with washing the bottom floor with a bucket full of soapy water and a cleaning rag. Her bird and mice friends tried to help her as much as possible but they weren't that much help due to their tiny size. From upstairs a loud, hideously grating noise could be heard. Starlight trying to sing. Zesty Gourmand had tried for years to teach her daughters how to master the art of song but had failed miserably. Her stepsisters voice became more off-key with every note.

Starlight,

"OH SING SWEET NIGHTINGALE

SING SWEET NIGHTINGALE

AAAHHH, AAAHHH…"

Her voice was like nails on a chalkboard and the mice and birds covered their eyes to try and block out the horrendous sound. The yellow pegasus however, used to the noise sang along in her wonderfully sweet and pure voice.

Fluttershy,

"OH SING SWEET NIGHTINGALE,

SING SWEET NIGHTINGALE.

AAAHHH, AAAHHH…"

As she sang her wings spread out and she fly gracefully amid the bubbles her floor-scrubbing had created. Fluttershy continued to sing, utterly lost in peace. So content was she that she didn't even notice her stepmother coming down the stairs until it was much too late. "Fluttershy!"Zesty spay furiously causing the pegasus to jump mid flight meekly descending onto the floor. "I hope I'm not interrupting your singing,"the grey unicorn said icily,"I wasn't aware you had already finished your chores." "Um, actually I haven't,"Fluttershy admitted. "Well, I suggest you stop flittering about and actually do some work,"Zesty snapped before turning and gliding back up the stairs. Cowed once more the yellow mare began to clean once more.

Hours later after she had finally finished cleaning the house Fluttershy was in the kitchen doing her stepsisters' laundry. Suddenly the doorbell rang and the yellow mare stopped scrubbing at a particular stubborn chocolate stain on Sunset's velvet blouse to go and answer it. It turned out to be a rather flustered looking messenger pony who immediately trumpeted his horn in her face. "Hear ye! By order of the King all eligible mares in the land are to attend the upcoming ball tonight where the prince shall choose his bride!"the stallion proclaimed handing a deafened Fluttershy the regal gold and cream invitation. "Ooh, a ball! How exciting! Thank you!"the yellow mare exclaimed in delight, thrilled at the thought of some excitement in her monotonous life. The messenger pony tipped his hat then trotted off to the next house. Aglow with happiness the pegasus rushes to the dining room where her stepfamily were having their lunch. "Oh stepmother. The King is throwing a ball and inviting everypony! Isn't it wonderful!"Fluttershy cried in delight. Surprised Zesty levitated the invitation and read it. Sunset and Starlight were besides themselves with joy. "OMG! A ball! This is the best thing ever!"they squealed. "So many cutie marks,"Starlight murmured. "I could be the Ball Queen!"Sunset cried. "Or one of you could marry the prince!"Zesty exclaimed, putting down the invite. "No way! The prince! He's so handsome,"the orange unicorn swooned. "If I married the prince I would have the whole of the kingdom to experiment with and control,"Starlight mused. "This is a fantastic opportunity to marry into the royal family,"Zesty smiled,"We must prepare at once. Start getting dressed fitted, a carriage hired, lessons for you two in how to act normally." "Um, it says all eligible mares,"Fluttershy pointed out hopefully. "I suppose you think you should come too?"Lady Zesty asked her. "Eww, no! We can't have her messing up my chance of marrying that gorgeous prince!"Sunset pronounced disdainfully. "Having her their would decrease the likelihood of the prince choosing us by at least 75%,"Starlight added. "Yes, well,"the grey unicorn said slowly,"I'll tell you what Fluttershy. If you can finish your chores, help your stepsisters get ready and make a gown for yourself, then you may attend the ball."