MLP Fluttershy and the Glass Slipper
Chapter 7 – If The Horseshoe Fits, Wear It
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It took longer than Prince Discord would've liked to send the ball guests home. He would've liked to start searching for the mysterious pegasus whom he had fallen in love with immediately but his father insisted that they wait til dawn. Fluttershy meanwhile got halfway back home before everything except for her one remaining glass slipper changed back into its original state. She found herself sitting in the middle of the road with a splattered apple, a lizard, a goose and Snip-Snips and Button. Her dress had been reduced to its former rags and she had to fly the rest of the way home. Luckily she arrived before her stepfamily and feigned surprise when they informed her of the strange, beautiful mare and how she had 'stolen' the prince away for the whole night then suddenly ran off. So caught up were they in their ranting that they didn't notice Fluttershy silently giggling to herself and cradling the glass slipper in her torn pocket. The yellow mare was curious as to why the horseshoe had remained in tact and assumed it must be a blip in her Fairy Alicornmother's magic. The pegasus slept in utter bliss for the first time in years that night, knowing that she would have the memory of that wonderful night to treasure for the rest of her life. It would make her miserable existence a lot more tolerable.
The next morning Fluttershy made breakfast for her stepfamily and did her chores as normal, but with a much lighter heart. Unbeknownst to her Prince Discord and the Grand Duke Fancy Pants were scouring the kingdom, searching for the mare who would fit the glass slipper. Obviously the draconequus would recognise his love immediately when he saw her, the horseshoe was just extra assurance. However the expedition seemed fruitless as they went through over half the kingdom without the prince recognising any mare and none of them fit into the horseshoe. Fluttershy's hoof size was a really rare, awkward size so either her horseshoes didn't fit or they had to be custom made. Usually she went barehoof. At last the prince reached Fluttershy's house and Lady Zesty immediately went to the door and greeted the prince and Grand Duke with all the courtesy and grace of a noblepony. "Your Highness, may I present my daughters. Sunset Shimmer and Starlight Glimmer." The two stepsisters bowed low. Prince Discord smiled briefly at them both but was sure that neither one of them was his love. However he still have the Grand Duke consent to present the slipper for them to try on. It didn't fit either of them and Sunset promptly had a massive tantrum which resulted in her turning into an evil demon and hypnotising almost everyone in the room. Fortunately Prince Discord used his all-powerful Chaos magic to turn everything back to normal. "Um, are there any more mares in the house?"he asked Lady Zesty. "No, Your Grace. My deepest apologies for my daughter though. Poor thing, it's definitely not hereditary though,"the grey unicorn said quickly,"Perhaps you remember my other daughter, Starli-." "Actually, I think Prince Discord will remember me!"a voice cried. Everyone turned to see Fluttershy, trembling slightly with a mixture of fear and determination. "Well, we'll have to see if the glass slipper fits,"Fancy began but was cut off by Lady Zesty stamping on the horseshoe and shattering it. "No!"Fluttershy and the Grand Duke cried at the same time. "That was one of a kind!"the pegasus added indignantly,"Now I only have one left!" "What?"Fancy Pants asked in astonishment. Fluttershy smiled and drew out the second glass slipper from her apron pocket. Her stepmother paled and gasped. The prince however beamed and swept the yellow mare up into his arms. "Hello, my dear. Now may I know your name please?"he asked teasingly. "It's Fluttershy,"the pegasus smiled shyly,"How did you know it was me." "I could never forget a face as lovely as yours, Fluttershy,"Discord said. "EWW!"Starlight yelled,"Get a room you two!" "Excuse me! That's no way to speak to the Prince!"Fancy cried indignantly. "It's alright, Fancy,"the draconequus laughed,"She is going to be my sister-in-law after all." "Stepsister-in-law actually,"Fluttershy corrected. "I suppose you're right Sire,"the Grand Duke conceded grumpily, then he brightened,"Come on you two. We've got a wedding to plan!"
*Author's Note: Sorry. This chapter is soooo darn cheesy! I just had to add Starlight's bit in. I do love a bit of Fluttercord though. It's such an adorable ship. I'm going to try an write a lot more often from now on. I realise I haven't been very consistent recently. Sorry. Love y'all.
Xx -l03
