Chapter three: Pony of the night

Twilight-Sparkle didn't follow, thinking that she would only muddy things up if she butted into Apple-Jack's problem. Later she heard on how Rainbow-Dash liked her back. She did however know that Flutter-shy was feeling awfully crappy. Luna was staying with Twilight at the moment until she could have herself a house built in Ponyville.

"That's pretty much what happened." Twilight-Sparkle stated to Luna.

"Poor Flutter-shy..." Luna lowered her head in sorrow for the shy pony.

"I just hope she isn't too depressed over it." stated Twilight as she placed some scattered books onto the shelf.

"Maybe some-pony should go over and check on her?" Spike said as he also helped put up some books.

"I could always go. I've gotten to know Twilight and I was wanting to get to know her friends anyway." Luna offered trying not to sound too excited about it.

"I think that's a wonderful idea." Twilight gleamed.

"Then it's settled." Spike smiled, "Luna you go on ahead, we will have everything cleaned up and you just come back when your tired."

"Your being awfully generous there Spike." Teased Twilight.

"Just in a good mood is all."

"Or was it because Rarity complimented on how clean you managed to keep your scales, even after digging for all those gems for her." Twilight said trying to make Spike blush, and sure enough Spike turned a crimson red.

As the two were talking Luna managed to sneak out. She was on her way towards Flutter-shy's cottage. Something then caught her eye as she neared town square. Rainbow-Dash's tail was hanging off the side of a cloud. Luna took to the air and landed next to the Cyan Pegasus, "Hello."

"AAHHhh." Rainbow-Dash wasn't expecting the sudden guest and flew straight up into the air.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to startle you..." Luna apologized.

"Nightmare... I mean Princess Luna... what are you doing here?" Rainbow-Dash questioned.

"I was going to see Flutter-shy when I saw you up on this cloud." Luna replied.

Luna didn't catch it, but Rainbow-Dash had a picture behind her back of Apple-Jack. She was embarrassed that she had kissed her best friend. She felt deeply for her, but she was scared that every-pony would make fun of her. She was already a tomboy and the three ponies that always calls her Rainbow-Crash also picked on her for being too boyish. Especially for a colorful Pegasus. She was afraid that if anyone found out she liked fillies that they would pick on her even further.

"Oh..." Rainbow-Dash's heart sank at the mention of Flutter-shy.

"I know you didn't mean to hurt her, I would have done the same thing if I didn't feel anything for her, even if I didn't have someone else in my heart already." Luna said as she sided with her.

"Really?" Rainbow-Dash's ears perked up and her hopes lightened.

"Yeah, so just don't beat yourself up about it." Luna smiled.

"Thanks, and... tell Flutter-shy hi for me..." Rainbow gave a smile in relief.

"I will." Luna stated as she flew off from the cloud.

Flutter-shy's cottage:

"At least I still have you Angel." Flutter-shy stated to her little pet bunny.

Suddenly a knock tapped on her door. Flutter-shy slowly opened it and her heart skipped, "Nig... Nigh... NIGHTMARE-MOON!"

Flutter-shy flew backwards hitting a wall, her Turquoise eyes growing small and she curled up in a ball shivering.

"Do not cower Flutter-shy, we do not mean any harm. We... I mean I just wanted to see how you were..." Luna said as softly as she could.

Flutter-shy was still shaking slightly as she answered, "I... I... I..."

"Please... I was just worried about you... Twilight told me everything about how Rainbow-Dash turned you down... How she had a crush on some other pony..." Luna stated desperately trying to make Flutter-shy understand she wasn't there to harm her.

Flutter-shy slowly pushed herself onto all fours as she calmed down slightly, "Luna... I just want... to be left alone... thanks anyway..." Flutter-shy's ears laid back and she turned her back to Luna.

"Please... I... Just want to help..." Luna frowned.

"How... can you..." Flutter-shy looked back at her.

"I don't know, but... I'd like to try..." Luna offered as she stepped toward the shy yellow and pink pony.

Flutter-shy shook slightly, her fear of Nightmare-moon still lingering.

"We could have the fun that sir Apple-Jack had showed me back at Nightmare-night." Luna smiled lightly.

"What... do you have in mind?" asked a now curious Flutter-shy.

"We are not so knowledgeable with the games. You could show one, yes?" Luna nodded with hope in her eyes.

"Sure... I suppose... it would be fun..." Flutter-shy flapped her wings as she flew to a shelf, pulling out a board game.

Flutter-shy placed the game on a small round table and began setting it up. Luna looked at the strange box as she read the name out loud, "Cotton Candy Land?"

"It's one of my favorites."

"We will try then." Luna smiled.

"Ok, you pick first, would you like the blue, red, green, white, or black piece?" Offered Flutter-shy.

Luna picked up the black piece and laid it down on the board that said start on it.

"Very good, I'll go first just to show you what to do." Flutter-shy said nicely.

Flutter-shy rolled the die and rolled a seven. She moved her dice several places and picked up a card, "You landed in the candy pit and now you are stuck. Skip your next turn..."

"Why is a place of... candy... so dangerous?" Luna asked with total confusion.

"It's... just part of the game..." Flutter-shy lowered her head.

Hours passed and they grew bored with the game. Luna had won both times but Flutter-shy didn't mind because both times Luna won, she would get so excited and happy. Flutter-shy just loved how happy Luna would get over something so simple as a board game.

"What other types of fun is there?" Luna asked happily.

"There are variety's of games." Flutter-shy mentioned.

"What do you mean?"

"There are games that are mystery's or horrors, simple card games, and games that help you learn about each other. There is even a game that you can get the truth out of some-pony or dare them to do something." Flutter-shy tried to name all the games she could think of.

"How about that last one?" Luna asked as she waved her hoof.

"Truth or dare? I don't know..." Flutter-shy frowned.

The last time she had played it, Pinkie-Pie made her dress as a clown and wear a lamp shade on her head the entire night.

"And why not, I thought all games were... fun?" Luna asked with confusion yet again on her face.

"Yeah, but games like truth and dare... can get..." Flutter-shy paused unable to think of the right word.

"I can see why a game that dares another to do something embarrassing, or find out a deep secret about them could be hazardous." Luna stated trying to make sense of why Flutter-shy didn't want to play.

"I suppose we could play though... It couldn't be worse... than when Pinkie-Pie forced me to wear a lampshade on my head." Flutter-shy blushed.

"Why a lampshade?" Luna raised an eyebrow.

"I guess she thought... it was funny." Flutter-shy looked away.

"Well we promise I wont make you wear a lampshade on your head." Luna stated with all seriousness.

"We... could play then... if you want..." Flutter-shy lowered her head.

"Then could you please start?" Luna stated, wanting to make sure she knew how to play before her turn.

Flutter-shy thought for a moment before asking, "Truth or dare."

"I suppose I should start with truth."

"Do you remember all the bad things you done while... you were... nightmare-moon?" Flutter-shy asked hoping she wouldn't get offended.

"Yes... it haunts me every night... I couldn't believe that I had turned so evil..." Luna frowned, sadness filling her face.

"I'm sorry" Flutter-shy lowered her ears back, sorry she had asked.

"I suppose it's my turn, Truth or Dare?"

"Truth..." Flutter-shy said in a soft delicate tone.

"Rainbow-Dash is wild and very athletic, why is some-pony like you interested in a pony like that?" Luna asked with seriousness apparent in her voice.

Flutter-shy fell silent, she honestly didn't know. She had always looked up to Rainbow-Dash. Rainbow-Dash was the only other Pegasus that she was friends with.

"I... don't know..." Flutter-shy managed to reply, looking down to the floor saddened that she couldn't answer.

"A thousand years ago, you would marry and not ever actually love that pony. Nowadays it seems that you pony's pick your lover, male or female." Luna stated from what she had assumed.

"Luna... some ponies think it's wrong... for pony's to be with the... same sex..." Flutter-shy blushed just talking about this subject.

"Why?" Luna raised an eyebrow, "You and the others seem ok with it?"

"I think were just... more open minded... Most pony's believe it's a... sin..." Flutter-shy was really wanting to change the subject about now.

"Personally, we believe that any-pony should fall in love and not worry about gender." Luna said closing her eyes and raising her head in an honorable fashion. Stomping her hoof to the floor making Flutter-shy jump in the sudden loud thud.

Luna noticed Flutter-shy back away and feared that she had scared her, "I'm sorry... I didn't mean to scare you..."

"I... think your right..." Flutter-shy raised her head.

"You... do?" Luna asked in surprise.

"Yeah, I have always dreamed of falling in love." Flutter-shy's bashfulness went away for a brief moment as she imagined being held by some-pony that she would hold closest to her heart.

Luna smiled at Flutter-shy and started giggling. Flutter-shy looked at her worried, "Did... I do something... funny?

"No, we just think your cute is all." Luna smiled as Flutter-shy blushed a furious crimson.

Luna walked over to Flutter-shy and slid a deck of cards in front of her, "How do we have fun with this?"

For several moments Flutter-shy did not answer. Luna's words ran repeatedly through her mind and she whispered, "Cute..."

"Sweetie... are you ok?" Luna asked in worry.

Flutter-shy shook her head furiously trying to force away her shock.

"Your not ok? What's wrong?" Luna asked starting to get worried, "Are you getting sick?"

Luna then kissed Flutter-shy's forehead to check to see if she was running a fever. Flutter-shy's heart skipped as she felt Luna's lips press against her forehead. She nearly fainted before Luna finally pulled away.

"You don't have a fever... Flutter-shy tell me what's wrong..." Luna asked in a panicked voice.

"I'm... Fine... let's play..." Flutter-shy stated still in slight shock. Her blush unwilling to leave her face.

Flutter-shy shakily fiddled with the deck of cards as she set up a game for go fish. The rest of the night went fairly uneventful and once the sun disappeared from sight, Luna said her goodbyes.

"Good night Flutter-shy." Luna said as she smiled to her new friend.

"Goo... goodnight..." Flutter-shy adverted her gaze with a blush.

Luna took a step toward Flutter-shy and placed a kiss on her nose. Flutter-shy blushed as she asked, "Was that... a traditional... good bye or... something?"

Luna just giggled as she spread her wings and took off into the sky. Flutter-shy called out in desperation, "WAS IT?"

No answer came to Flutter-shy as she saw Luna one last time as her shadow flew across the moon.

Author's notes:

Dairu: Ok chapter three is out. I hope every-pony likes who I pair up.

Flutter-shy: Luna... seems very nice...

Angel: (makes a kissy noise)

Flutter-shy: That's not very nice, Angel...