MLP Fluttershy and the Glass Slipper
Chapter 6 – Love At First Flight
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The coach ride itself was slightly bumpy as an apple isn't really designed to carry a pegasus, dragon and pony/goose coach driver along cobbled streets or concrete roads. Still they at last arrived at the palace and the foot dragon hopped off the back off the apple coach and opened the door. Fluttershy daintily stepped out onto the ground and gazed in awe at the gorgeous, elegant not to mention massive blue and white castle with sky high turrets and fluttering flags, she was completely oblivious to the fact that it would soon become one of the major icons of the Disney franchise. "Have a good time Fluttershy,"the creatures called out to the yellow mare as she hurried up the steps, of which there seemed to be rather preposterous amount of, even for a grand palace. "Thank you so much,"Fluttershy beamed back at her friends,"I will." Eventually she reached the top of the steps and the huge double doors magically opened by themselves and there was a tremendously loud trumpeting sound that announced her arrival to everypony there. Fluttershy eagerly hurried into the palace and got the shock of her life. The inside of the palace was rather more chaotic than the outside. All the furniture was on the ceiling and the chandelier was on the floor. There were stairs that to nowhere and multiple clocks that all told different times. The banquet floated about inside of being on a table and it seemed like the guests just grabbed the food as it came past. The decorations were a mish mash of colours and patterns and you couldn't really tell where one wall ended and another began. But the strangest thing of all was that nopony seemed to be the slightest bit bothered about their strange surroundings and laughed and danced as if there weren't any singing teabags floating around or a huge green globby creature wearing a top hat. What Fluttershy didn't know was that most ponies in the kingdom and beyond were aware of their draconequui rulers' strange ways and had long excepted their chaotic way of life. They were royalty after all. However every creature turned to stare in awe when Fluttershy nervously made her way into the ballroom. Nobody had ever seen a pony as beautiful as she. Even the gorgeous princesses from far off lands couldn't help but gape at the yellow pegasus in wonder.
So it was no surprise to anypony but Fluttershy when Prince Discord himself asked her for a dance. He, like everybody else had been captivated by not only her dazzling beauty but also her huge, soulful teal eyes and kind smile. At first the stunned mare only stared at the prince in disbelief. He was just as charming and wonderful as she had imagined, and he had just asked her to dance! This was more then she could of hoped for in her wildest dreams. The yellow mare mentally composed herself and said,"Yes, that would be lovely. Thank you." "The pleasure is all mine, my dear,"the draconequus grinned. The pair took to the dance floor and over a hundred mares watched them, all green with envy whether they were a countess or a shop keeper. None more so though than Lady Zesty and her daughters. Sunset was already plotting Fluttershy's instantaneous demise and Starlight was seething that some random mare had enlisted the magic of a Fairy Alicornmother before her. She would recognise wand magic anywhere and that dress was literally swimming in it. However, none of them recognised Fluttershy as her Fairy Alicornmother had also cast an enchantment upon her which changed her appearance completely on the eyes of her stepfamily. "Who does she think she is!"Sunset fumed,"We were here hours before her and she just barged in without waiting her turn!" "And she's not alicorn so she's not even a princess,"Starlight grouched, her plans of world domination seemed to be getting further away by the second. "Strange. I could of sworn I recognise that mare from somewhere,"Lady Zesty mused, ignoring her daughters complaints. But when she asked the royal guards she was told that they had no idea.
Meanwhile Fluttershy and Prince Discord has taken to the air and twirled in graceful circles, they never once stopped gazing into each other's eyes. The chemistry between them was obvious and although not many words were exchanged they seemed to be able to communicate just fine. The draconequus felt like he had finally found a mare that wasn't just after his fortune or crown and actually just cared for him deeply. The pegasus felt that for the first time since her father's death her heart was swelling with love once more and all the hardships and years of maltreatment seemed to slough away as she got lost in the prince's bottomless scarlet eyes. "You are truly a magnificent dancer my dear,"the prince smiled. "Thank you, but I'm just following your lead really,"the yellow mare confessed. "Not so,"Prince Discord chuckled,"How about we go into the gardens. It's a bit more private out there." "I would love to,"Fluttershy smiled.
Discord's father, King Raucous looked down fondly at his son and his stunning partner as they waltzed out into the garden. "It seems Prince Discord has settled on a bride, Sire,"Fancy Pants, the Grand Duke chuckled. He was an elegant white unicorn with a coifed blue mane and tail and a glass monocle that was more for show than anything else. "Yes, indeed. This is excellent. We shall start the wedding preparations tomorrow,"the King said, he had been eager to find his son a wife for quite some time,"This mare certainly looks very acceptable. I hope she is from a good background too. Of course, a princess would've been ideal but a pegasus is good enough."
The palace gardens were truly the most delightful place in the kingdom for Fluttershy as she felt totally at home there. She and the prince had stopped dancing and now they just casually strolled through the manicured lawns and flowers, talking and getting to know each other a bit more. She learned that Discord loved tea and pranks but was also loyal, diplomatic and responsible and cared about the ponies of the kingdom and would make an excellent ruler. She told the prince that she loved animals and nature and lived quite close to the palace. She didn't mention that she was a slave in her own house and that a Fairy Alicornmother had made her outfit and carriage but those were only minor, unimportant details, right? The pair had a lot of laughs and fun together and, in the space of about two hours fell deeply and irrevocably in love with each other. But just as they were about to confess their feelings to one another the clock that told the right time rolled twelve times, signalling that it was midnight. "Oh no!"the yellow mare squeaked in horror,"I'm so sorry, I must leave. I had an incredible time though, thank you." And with that she flew as fast as she could back into the ballroom and to the front doors. "Wait! I don't even know your name! How will I find you!"the draconequus cried racing after her. Fluttershy kept going though but when she got outside one of her wings got caught in a bit of dress fabric and she tumbled onto the palace steps. In blind panic she sprinted the rest of the way down but one of her glass horseshoes fell off her hoof. The pegasus raced onwards and flung herself into the waiting apple coach. The white horses galloped out of the palace gates and down the road to home. By the time Discord had fought his way to the top of the stairs after he had been molested by a crowd of angry mares as soon as he had set foot in the ballroom his mysterious love had disappeared completely. The draconequus slumped forlornly onto the cold marble, heartbroken and about to despair when he caught sight of Fluttershy's glass slipper, glinting tantalising halfway down the stairs. He bolted down the stairs and scooped it up. A group of guards and the Grand Duke burst out of the doors. "Prince Discord!"Fancy cried dashing by his side,"Are you alright? Where did your princess go and how are we supposed to find her in such a vast kingdom?" "Calm down Fancy, I'm fine,"the draconequus smiled then turned to the guard ponies,"Send everypony home. I've got a princess to find."
