Hearts and Hooves Special- Part Two

-Author's Note-
Here it is! Part two! Enjoy! (Warning! Uploaded this from school, and did not have time to proofread! Bad grammar ahead!)
-End Note-

The morning air was crisp, and carried with it a slight chill. The sky was coated a beautiful cyan blue, camouflaging the winged pony who flew through the clouds; a faint rainbow trail in her wake. The only thing that gave her away was the vibrant rainbow mane that danced wildly with her movements, whipping with the wind. Like every other morning Rainbow was flying over Ponyville before most other ponies had even risen from their beds.

Beating her wings rapidly the Pegasus watched as Sweet Apple Acres sped by below her, the tree tops brushing against Rainbow's belly. Behind her the apple family farm house was lively, even in the early hours of the day. Hearts and Hooves day was one of the few days every year that the whole family got off, although Big Mac insisted on working anyways. Applejack also rose early, waiting for Rainbow to return with Pinkie Pie.

Finally breaking free of the apple family orchards Rainbow broke into a full airborne sprint, relishing in the feeling of the wind in her mane. In the distance Ponyville grew larger and larger, the festival pinks and reds clearly broadcasting across the town's architecture. Within seconds Rainbow found herself at boarder of the town. Dropping to the ground the cyan Pegasus broke into a swift trot, heading towards Sugarcube Corner.

Ponyville was surprisingly lively for how early it was. Ponies dashed here and there, last minute preparations and decorations being out up by unicorns. A small party of Pegasus patrolled the skies, keeping them clear of any wandering clouds. Trotting past Ponyville Square Rainbow even saw Luna directing several work ponies on their duties. Rainbow couldn't help but feel that Luna was doing a great job, watching over Ponyville.

"Good morning Rainbow Dash!" A filly's voice called out to the older Pegasus, causing Rainbow to turn to the speaker. Scootaloo, Sweetiebell, and Applebloom were making their way towards the schoolhouse, a ridiculously big valentines day card folded onto Sctootaloo's scooter behind them.

"Well hello there, Scoots!" Rainbow said, shooting her admirer a quick smile. "Sorry I can't stay and talk, but I've kinda got some plans that I need to keep."

Turning to walk away Rainbow once again broke into a trot. She was not far away from Sugarcube Corner, and she soon found herself at the shop's doorstep. Noting the open sign hanging in the shop window Rainbow happily pushed open the door and sauntered inside. The first thing the Pegasus noticed was the overpowering smell of chocolate, which seemed fitting for the occasion. The store had several customers wandering around, both Mr. And Ms. Cake working behind the counter.

"Good morning, Mr. Cake!" Rainbow said, smiling widely as she approached the busy looking ponies. If anything it was strange to see the Cakes not busy. It seemed as if their whole life was a constant stream of customers and stress. "Good morning, Ms. Cake!"

"Why hello there, Rainbow Dash!" The teal coated Ms. Cake was the first to respond, offering only a quick peek up from her work to acknowledge Rainbow's presence.

"Here to buy some chocolates for Applejack?" Asked Mr. Cake.

"No, actually." Rainbow said, slipping several bits from her saddlebags. "But now that you mention it, I may Just take you up on that offer. I'm actually here to see Pinkie Pie."

Slipping the bits onto the counter Rainbow stared in awe as Mr. Cake wrapped and packaged the chocolate in record time, pushing the heart shaped box across the counter to her. With a smile on his face the stallion turned to address the next customer while Ms. Cake moved to speak to Rainbow; still not lifting her attention from her work.

"Pinkie is upstairs, dear." The mare shot Rainbow a quick smile, but it did not last long before she was once again intently focusing on decorating a pastry. "Be cautious, though! Pinkie isn't feeling to well today, and she hasn't even come down to say good morning!"

Rainbow Dash turned away from the mare, figuring that she was to busy to notice even If the Pegasus did thank her. Pushing past several ponies Rainbow made her way across the shop to a winding staircase. It led to Pinkie's room, and unsurprisingly was decorated with balloons and streamers. As Rainbow made her way up the staircase each step gave off it's own note, playing the tune to Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.

Only Pinkie Pie would have magical piano stairs! Rainbow giggled to herself as she listened to the tune, pleasantly making her way up the spiralling staircase. After listening to the song repeat a second time Rainbow found herself face to face with a large, wooden, pink door. I've been here so many times before, yet somehow she changes the design each time!

Slowly Rainbow took in a deep breath, not entirely sure what to expect once past the door. What if Pinkie didn't want to be comforted? What if. She just wanted to be alone? No. This was it. Lifting a heavy hoof Rainbow pounded against the door three times. And then she waited. And waited. And waited. Rainbow was not a patient pony.

Leaning closer Rainbow pressed her ear to the door, and could faintly make out muffled sniffing noises. Pinkie was definitely in there, and she was definitely not a happy camper. Rainbow knew that she felt lonely, but she had no idea she was this lonely.

"Pinkie?" Rainbow spoke cautiously, not wanting to alarm the pink pony. "Pinkie, can I come in? I need to talk to you!"

Silence. Even the stifled breathing had stopped, in a feeble attempt to hide Pinkie's presence. Alright, Rainbow would play this game.

"Well, I suppose Pinkie isn't here!" Rainbow spoke loudly, ensuring that Pinkie could hear her. "I guess I'll be going now! Seeing as Pinkie isn't here. I'm just going to leave. Now. Cause there ain't no Pinkie here."

Then, making her steps loud and heavy, the cyan Pegasus stomped down the stairs; the reverse melody of Twinkle Twinkle sounding after her. Once halfway down the spiralling staircase Rainbow lifted herself into the air with her wings, and returned to Pinkie's door. Raising up into the rafters above the door Rainbow waited. Once again Pinkie's stifled breathing started up loudly, and Rainbow could hear as the pony made her way slowly towards the door.

If there was one thing Pinkie couldn't resist, it was her curiosity. She had to know for sure that Rainbow had left. Light steps echoed in constant taps as the pink pony shuffled across the floor of her room. Then, with a high pitched whining, the door below Rainbow swung open revealing a very pink pony wrapped in a pink blanket.

Without skipping a beat Rainbow launched herself from the rafters, diving into the unsuspecting pony. Pinkie, yelping in surprise, rolled across the floor with Rainbow until they rolled into the foot of Pinkie's bed.

"Ahh!" Pinkie Pie screamed, pushing herself from the floor and diving onto her bed to hide her face. "No! Go away!"

Slowly Rainbow pushed herself from the floor and made her way to the side of her friends hiding place. Choosing her words carefully the Pegasus began to speak. "Pinkie Pie, please listen to me. Applejack and I would really like to spend the day with you, please? Heart and Hooves day is not only a day of romance, but it's also a day to spend time with everyone you love!"

For a moment nothing happened. Then, just as Rainbow was about to give up, the blankets that hid Pinkie began to rustle. Inch by inch they shuffled backwards until a pair of large, teary pink eyes emerged. Just the sight of the hollow eyes was enough to almost break Rainbow's heart.

"Oh, Pinkie." Rainbow spoke softly as she shuffled onto the mattress beside her friend. "I understand that it's hard, not having a special somepony on Heart and Hooves day, but you have to remember that we're here for you!"

Rainbow stretched out a wing over Pinkie's blanketed body, pulling her body close. In a way Rainbow had always seen Pinkie as a younger sister. The kind of sister who wanted to hang out with Rainbow, despite how many times Rainbow had turned her away. The kind of friend who never stopped smiling no matter how many times Rainbow shoved her a way.

"I'm sorry, Pinkie. I know I haven't been the best to you, but I really do appreciate your friendship! You can make me smile when my whole world is down. Hay, you even chased me to Appleoosa just to help Applejack find me!"

By now Pinkie's sniffing was beginning to soften, but she was avoiding eye contact with Rainbow. There was something wrong. This wasn't just a simple matter of feeling lonely. Rainbow had known Pinkie for years, and had picked up a few things about her along the way.

"Pinkie?"

"Yeah...?"

"What's wrong?"

At this Pinkie seemed taken back, flabbergasted. For a split second she looked like she was going to feign innocents, but realized it was futile. Breathing out a heavy sigh of defeat Pinkie looked up to meet Rainbow's gaze, and then spoke. "I miss her."

Her? Rainbow stared quizzically at Pinkie. "Who's her?"

"Fluttershy." Pinkie's eyes began to tear up yet again, but this time she managed to hold them in. "Thank you, Rainbow, for the offer I mean. But this year was gunna be the year I finally told her how I felt."

Pinkie likes Fluttershy? Rainbow thought to herself, taken back by the statement. It was crazy! There was no way that someone as crazy as Pinkie Diane Pie could fall in love with someone as mellow, and loving as Fluttershy! Then again, couldn't anyone have said the same about Rainbow and Applejack? Rainbow Dash was wild, marching to her own drummer and bending the rules of any game win. Applejack was hard working, and honest. At first glance any pony'd expect the two to hate each other, but...

If anything it was their differences that brought Rainbow and Applejack together. It was their love for each other, not themselves. Maybe, just maybe, a little bit of Fluttershy was exactly what Pinkie needed in her life. And maybe Fluttershyseeded a little bit of Pinkie.

"What's stopping you?"

At this Pinkie looked up, a glimmer of hope in her eyes. Yes. Pinkie really did need the caring heart of Fluttershy to look after her.

"C'mon, Pinkie." Rainbow said as she rose from the bed, making her way towards the door. "Applejack and I will help you send her a letter, and then we'll spend the night together. Just the three of us."

Stopping to look overahem shoulder at the pink earth pony, Rainbow quickly added. "Who knows, maybe Fluttershy will be joining us.


Applejack, who had grown tired of waiting for Rainbow's return, had made her own way into Ponyville and was waiting downstairs in Sugarcube Corner when her two friends emerged from Pinkie's room. After quickly explaining the situation to Pinkie the three began to plan.

They sat at a nearby diner, each enjoying a cold beverage in the mid-day sun. Rainbow sat beside her fillyfriend Applejack, one of her wings tightly wrapped around the earth ponies shoulders; across from them sat Pinkie. Pinkie Pie, excited and nervous at the same time, was bouncing up and down on her haunch, curly pink hair flying in every direction. The pink fillies pearly smile was contagious.

"So then," Applejack spoke as she took a large sip from her drink. All around them couples travelled to and fro, enjoying the Hearts and Hooves day. "What's the plan? Ah mean, from what Ah've gathered so far we're writing a letter to Fluttershy and having princess Luna send it, right?"

"Right." Rainbow nodded solemnly as she spoke. "Now, what should the letter say?"

"Umm, actually girls," Said Pinkie Pie. It was the first time she'd been able to stop being so giddy enough to form words since they'd left Sugarcube Corner. "I kinda want to write the letter. I want it to be personal, you know?"

Both Rainbow and Applejack nodded understandingly. Love was something personal, after all. Each love was different.

"Ahlright, then." Applejack said. "We'll go find the princess, and get some chocolates or somethin' for ya. You write the letter, and we'll meet up at Sugarcube in, say, an hour?"

Each pony in turn nodded, agreeing to the plan. And with that Rainbow and AJ stood, preparing to take their leave.

"Thank you, girls." Pinkie quickly jumped from her spot to hug them both before allowing them to leave. "I'll see you soon!"

After quickly returning the hug the two fully friends were on their way, leaving Pinkie to her planning. They walked, side by side through the streets of Ponyville; Rainbow's wing resting habitually over Applejack's shoulders.

"So, do you think it will work out?" Rainbow said, speaking in a way that she thought his her worry. It didn't. "I mean, what if Fluttershy turns Pinkie down? How will Pinkie take it?"

Applejack took a while to respond. She thought over her words as the two walked towards Ponyville Park. "Ah think Pinkie is a lot more grown up then ya think, Sugarcube. Sure, she hasn't moved on like the rest of our friends, but Ah mean she is a strong filly. She can take care of herself."

Applejack's words put some, but not all of Rainbow's worries to rest. They continued down the road until they finally saw the princess. Luna sat alone, staring at a large fountain in the shape of her older sister. As Luna and Applejack approached the princess turned, a smile spreading across her muzzle.

"Applejack! Rainbow Dash!" Luna spoke as she rose from her spot, making her way towards them. "What a pleasant surprise! But what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be off celebrating together?"

The park was bustling with activity. Couples where everywhere, wandering the forested paths and admiring the warm sunlight. Many couples had set out pick nicks, and we're trading off chocolate and other goodies. It really was a perfect day in Ponyville.

"Actually, we were looking for you!" Rainbow spoke, and soon found herself laughing at Luna's reaction. "We need your help. Instead of spending the day alone together AJ and I are trying to help Pinkie Pie confess her feelings for Fluttershy."

Luna didn't react for a moment and when she did it surprised the two friends. "You never cease to amaze me, you two. I would be honoured to help! But why me? There are many ways of sending mail."

"Because, silly!" Applejack spoke as if the answer was obvious. "You're our friend."

Rainbow, being the ever inpatient Pegasus, was eager to hurry things along. "C'mon guys, we don't have all day! Hearts and Hooves day only lasts so long!"

Quickly the three trotted across Ponyville.


"Wow. So this is it, huh?" Pinkie was a big bundle of worry, her hooves shaking. Her expressions were a mixture of being excited and worried out of her mind. "Oh golly, what if she doesn't like me back? What if Fluttershy turns me down, and is mad at me, and decides that she never ever ever wants to talk to me again! What if I scare her, and she runs away, and-"

"Pinkie!" Rainbow spoke sternly, shaking the pink pony out of her rant. It was becoming late by the time Pinkie Pie actually got the letter written, to which Applejack insisted there were too many hearts. On a second attempt Rainbow pointed out that there probably weren't enough rainbows. The third time Pinkie made a card Luna announced that the proportions of the moon and the sun weren't quite accurate. Finally, on her fourth try at making Fluttershy's valentines day card, Pinkie simply told the others to shut up and let her make it.

The card was pink. (Go figure) And was adorned in a variety of coloured sparkles. It was shaped like a large heart, and was covered in doodles and such. In the middle of the card, written in letters of yellow and pink, was a small message to the soft heart-ed Fluttershy. It even had some rainbows, just the right amount of hearts, and properly sized sun and moon.

"This is it." Luna spoke kindly as she took the letter, and then poof! It was gone in a poof of smoked.

"Ahh! Luna!" Pinkie shouted as she jumped at the princess, sending them both tumbling to the ground. "I wasn't ready yet!"

Luna, laughing heartily, wrapped her for hooves around Pinkie's shoulders holding the struggling pink pony in place. "Too late now, Pinkamina."

Applejack and Rainbow Dash, standing far enough away to not accidentally join into the tussle, watched with amusement. The sky above Ponyville was beginning to morph into a golden hue. There was no wind, only a slight breeze that carried the whistling of dozens of birds.

"Luna." Pinkie pie, having successfully won the tussle and now sitting on the princesses back, began to show worry again. "How long, exactly, does it usually take to get a reply."

"Well, Pinkie. I suppose it varies from time to-"

Suddenly Luna's horn burst to life. It fired of a beautiful purple glow, and in the air before her a rift began to form. The air was silent, with the exception of a static buzz from Luna's magic. They all watched in anticipation, eyes focused on the warp. Any second now a letter would appear, and it would change everything.

And than it appeared. It wasn't, however, a letter at all.

Emerging from the rift in the air a set of yellow hooves stepped out onto the earth, soon followed by a lean Pegasus body. Lush pink hair flowed across the mare's face, hiding her teal-green eyes. As her last hoof made it's way through the rift it closed behind her, just in time for her cotton-candy tail to whip through.

Silence. Fluttershy stood before Pinkie, a light blush spreading across her cheeks. The evening breeze tossed her hair wildly, and it was immediately apparent that a lot had changed. Fluttershy stood proudly, unlike her old, nimble stature. She had grown as well, her personality giving off an eerie strength.

"Um..." Fluttershy, upon laying eyes upon Pinkie, regained her old shyness. A single eye peeked out from beyond her mane, staring deeply at the pink pony. "I read your letter, Pinkie, and I-"

Before the yellow Pegasus could finish Pinkie propelled herself from Luna's back, crashing into her crush. They landed strangled across the ground, Pinkie over Fluttershy. Pinkie's smile, stretching a pearly white from ear to ear slowly faded at the frightened expression below her.

"I'm sorry!" Pinkie cried as she backed up a little, but was not willing to give up her place above her yellow friend. "Did I scare you?"

"Y-yes!" Fluttershy said sheepishly. "But it's okay! I'm just glad to see you, Pinkie. I missed you."

"I missed you too!" Pinkie said, then taking in a deep breath, preparing for one of her famous rants. "Although I suppose you already knew that from the letter I sent you explaining that I miss you, and that I kinda have a giant crush on you, and in many ways admire everything about you, and sometimes on starry nights I look up to the sky and wonder if we're looking at the same stars, and I wonder if in some, miniscule way you might feel the sa-"

And then, out of nowhere, Fluttershy's lips connected with Pinkie's.

Pulling away slowly Fluttershy let out a high pitched squee, her cheeks fluorescent red. Pinkie, to surprised for words, fell at the Pegasus's side.

The sky, now transforming to that of the night, glowed red in the moon's presence. Before Applejack had time to shiver in the cold a warm wing wrapped itself around her back. Turning to look at her holder she matched gaze with a set of deep pink orbs. Without hesitation she leaned in until their muzzles rested against each other.

Luna, her work complete, vanished into a cloud of purple smoke. Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy lay beside one another under one of Ponyville Park's large trees, distracted by the stars and each others presence.

"C'mon, Dashie." Applejack began to walk towards the path leading back to Sweet Apple Acres, pulling Rainbow along by the wing. "It looks like those two'll be plenty happy on their own. We, however, still have a Heart and Hooves day to celebrate."

Together AJ and Rainbow made their way through the trees, past Celestia's fountain, and into the Ponyville streets. Many time Rainbow asked where they were going, but Applejack continued to just lead the way, saying things like 'I'll tell you when we get there,' and 'calm your horses, Dashie.'

Rainbow was not a patient pony.

"Oh, c'mon!" Rainbow begged, the sounds of their hooves trotting down cobblestone streets echoing through the town. All around lanterns hung over small diners, illuminating pairs of ponies enjoying romantic dinners.

"Sorry, Darlin', but you're just gunna have to wait!"


Dear: Sister,

A light scratching noise filled the dark room, a dark purple alicorn focusing her magic on the letter before her. She sat in her new room, her new house, in Ponyville; voices drifting in from the open window beside her. Her window overlooked the Ponyville streets, and below she could here the excited voices of a certain cyan Pegasus and orange farm pony.

Today was eye opening, truly! I never knew that the Hearts and Hooves festival could be so much fun!

A loud squee pierced the air as Luna could only assume Rainbow opened Applejack's letter. Luna and AJ had worked together on the thing; Luna was glad to offer her help when asked. What was it AJ needed help with? Tickets. Two of them.

I learned today that even when two ponies want to spend time together, they are able to put their best hooves forward and turn attention to their friends!

A series of 'Oh my gosh!''s erupted from the window. The tickets were Applejack's idea, of course. After seeing Rainbow sacrifice her Hearts and Hooves day to help Pinkie Pie the farm pony decided to reward her cyan fillyfriend with a vacation. Just the two of them. They would be leaving the following morning.

I'm so glad to be here in Ponyville, and I can't wait to keep learning about the magic of friendship!

You're truly; Luna.

The princess rose happily from her seat, but not before sending off her letter in a poof of smoke. Then, quietly, she scooted to the window, peeking over it's edge. There, sitting at a small table were Applejack and Rainbow Dash.

"I love you, Rainbow." Applejack whispered as she leaned across the table, grabbing the Pegasus's cyan hooves.

Rainbow, not bothering to give a response, leaned closer and pressed her muzzle to Applejack's.

Happy Hearts and Hooves Day!

-Author's Note-
Howdy all! I hope you all enjoyed the second instalment of my Hearts and Hooves Day special! I had a blast writing it! I realize that this wasn't really all to focused on Applejack and Rainbow, but I'll make it up to you all! The next story will be focused only on the two of them going on... 'Drum-roll'... Vacation! I'm super stocked to write it and can't wait to hear from all of you! Thank you for reading, and please leave a comment or some criticism! Love you guys! -Brohoof-
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