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Twilight was reading over the Pegasus reproduction spell when something out of the corner of her eye caught her attention. She looked out the window to see two Pegasus ponies flying down to her house. As they neared, she could make out the details of her two winged friends Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy. The little purple pony left her spell book on her desk and trotted outside to greet her friends.
"Hey girls, how's it going?" Twilight asked.
"Pretty good," answered Rainbow Dash.
"Sooo, what brings you here?" Twilight inquired.
"Um... Well, we've come to a conclusion about the whole reproductive thing..." Fluttershy muttered.
"That's great!" exclaimed Twilight. "...Maybe? What did you decide?"
"Well, Rainbow Dash is going to help out by giving me her DNA," Fluttershy explained. "I-if you're still okay with that..." her last comment was directed to Rainbow Dash.
"Yeah, for sure. As long as I don't have to do any gushy baby stuff," Rainbow Dash said off the cuff.
Twilight looked uncertain. "Well, you know Rainbow Dash, it's hard work to raise a foal, Fluttershy can't do it all by herself."
"Oh no, it's okay, Twilight. I don't mind," Fluttershy peeped.
Twilight was still dissatisfied with the situation, but said, "Alright, I guess... I'll get Spike to send a scroll to the princess to let her know that we have two Pegasus mares."
Spike sent off a scroll to the princess and it wasn't long before they got one back from the royal mare. Spike cleared his throat and read Princess Celestia's letter aloud:
"Dear Twilight Sparkle, my star pupil,
I am pleased to hear from you so soon. I would like for you to bring the two mares to my castle in Canterlot so I may have the pleasure to meet them. I will send transportation for you at once.
Regards,
Princess Celestia"
"Okay girls, you heard Spike; pack your saddle bags we're going to Canterlot," Twilight said.
"Um... I can't really stay for long I don't think. I have to tend to my little animal friends," Fluttershy uttered.
"Don't worry, I don't think we'll be very long," assured Twilight Sparkle. "We'll probably stay overnight, though. Just because it's already almost noon and by the time we get there and perform the spell it's going to be quite late."
"That should be fine then," smiled Fluttershy. "I'll go home and pack a saddle bag."
"Yeah, me too. Be back in a flash!" called Rainbow Dash as she sped off into the sky.
By the time Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy returned, there were four Pegasi and chariot waiting for them. Fluttershy stood in silent awe at the two rippling Pegasi that pulled the golden chariot. Their snow-white coats gleamed in the late morning sun. Rainbow Dash was slightly less in awe, having compared them in her mind to the Wonderbolts. Sure, these Pegasi were fit and well muscled and had a pretty sweet job, BUT the Wonderbolts were just amazing!
The three ponies and Spike carefully stepped into the golden chariot. They wouldn't have fitin the chariot that Twilight had taken on her first trip to Canterlot with Spike, but the princess had thought that through and sent a much larger chariot for all four of them. Although it was larger than the last, this chariot with two Pegasus ponies, a unicorn, a baby dragon, and all of their stuff was pretty cozy. Fluttershy blush softly as she felt Rainbow Dash's body pressed comfortably against her own. The team of Pegasi took off and they were on their way to Canterlot.
As had been the case before, when the Pegasi team landed at the castle, Princess Celestia was there to greet them. She looked considerably less stressed than the last time Twilight had seen her.
"Twilight Sparkle, my most loyal pupil, it's great to see you again," the princess greeted.
"It's wonderful to see you too, Princess," Twilight smiled at her role model.
"And it's lovely to see your friends again. I very pleased to see that it is Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy who will be helping save the Pegasi of Cloudsdale."
"It's nice to see you again, Princess Celestia," Fluttershy bashfully greeted.
The princess smiled at the shy Pegasus mare. "Let us go in and you can all get settled before we perform the spell."
Princess Celestia led the three ponies to their rooms. Twilight's room was first, it was a deep tyrian color with constellation painted on the midnight blue ceiling. There was a large bookshelf that covered the entire wall that faced her bed. A small desk was placed in the corner for her to read and study. Princess Celestia didn't forget Spike; there was a small bed for the little dragon close to Twilight's bed. The princess had designed this room especially for the little unicorn after she had studied under Princess Celestia for a year. She wanted something special for her star pupil that reflected her personality and preferences.
"I'll be in the spell room when you are all ready," Princess Celestia told Twilight as she left her student in her room.
Fluttershy's room was next. This room was not tailored to her the way that Twilight's was, but it was very nice nonetheless. It was a faded juniper color, very simple design: a bed in one corner, a small desk, and a modest bookshelf. Fluttershy walked in and placed her saddle bag on the sage colored bed sheets that covered a double bed. She walked to the window and found that she had a great view of the royal garden.
Rainbow Dash's room was directly across from Fluttershy's. The rainbow-maned Pegasus was greeted by periwinkle colored walls, a double bed with sheets to match the color scheme of the room, a small bookshelf, and a desk, similar to Fluttershy's room. It had no windows, but was comfortable and welcoming enough.
After all the Pegasus ponies got settled they walked to Twilight's room. "So, what's the game plan, Twilight?" asked Rainbow Dash.
"Well, if you two are ready, then we'll go find the princess and we'll begin the spell," Twilight answered.
"Great!" Fluttershy said quietly, but enthusiastically. "I'm really excited, but um... kind of nervous too."
Twilight smiled encouragingly, "You'll be great!"
"Thanks Twilight," said Fluttershy.
The three friends walked through the castle to a large room. The room had high ceilings and was virtually bare, save the stacks of books that were piled around the walls. This was the perfect place to perform demanding spells, as there was nothing in the room that could be destroyed or misplaced if the princess's magic carried far.
"Now," began Princess Celestia. "Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy, I want you two to stand fairly close together in the center of the room." The two Pegasus ponies moved where the princess instructed. "Perfect. And Twilight, I want you right next to me. It's going to take both of us concentrating very hard to make this work. Are you ready, Twilight?" she asked her young pupil.
"Yes Princess," Twilight answered.
"Okay, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy are you both ready?" the princess called to the two Pegasus ponies.
"Yes," Fluttershy called back quietly.
"As I'll ever be," mutter Rainbow Dash under her breath. She saw a half-hidden look of hurt growing on Fluttershy's face. Shit! She wasn't meant to hear that. "Yes!" She called out louder then gave Fluttershy an apologetic smile.
Princess Celestia and Twilight's horns began to glow. They both closed their eyes in concentration. Suddenly, the two Pegasus mares felt a warm glow surround them and they were lifted into the air by the unicorns' magic. A soft light descended from somewhere above and grew stronger as it surrounded the blue and yellow Pegasi. An additional two beams of light seemed to come out of nowhere; one strand surrounded Rainbow Dash and the other entwined Fluttershy with its welcoming warmth.
Twilight clenched her jaw and closed her eyes tight, her energy was beginning to falter. Princess Celestia stood next to her, not struggling quite so much, but still feeling the strain of the demanding spell. All at once, pink light flashed through the room and nearly knocked the two unicorns off their hooves. The room grew quiet and still after that. The only sound to be heard was the panting of the exhausted unicorns.
"D-did it work?" Fluttershy questioned in a hushed tone.
"I believe it did," answered the princess once she caught her breath. "Come, lets get you all back to your rooms so you can rest up."
When Rainbow Dash returned to her room, she didn't feel as though she were all that tired. But as soon as she sunk into the soft mattress she was fast asleep. Once again, her sleeping mind was wracked with dreams...
Rainbow Dash is standing outside of Fluttershy's house. Why? She is not quite sure. She feels nervous; her heart is pounding out of her chest, her face is flushed, and she is shaking ever so slightly.
By the magic of dreams, she is suddenly inside Fluttershy's house. In Fluttershy's room to be more specific. A scent envelops her nostrils and transports her to a field of gently blowing wild flowers. She sees Fluttershy in the distance.
"Fluttershy!" She calls to the beautiful Pegasus.
She is galloping towards her. Upon reaching the shy Pegasus, she says, "Fluttershy, I love-"
"Ahh!" Rainbow Dash wakes with a start, breathing heavy. "Ughh, just another stupid dream," she said to herself.
Moments later the rainbow-maned Pegasus heard a light knock on her door. She went to the door, opening it to find Fluttershy standing out in the hall.
"Hi Rainbow Dash. I-I just heard you scream and I wanted to make sure you were okay," said Fluttershy sweetly.
"Oh, uh yeah, I'm fine," Rainbow Dash was taken off guard seeing the mare in her dreams now standing in front of her. "Just a bad dream."
"Oh, okay. Well, I hope you sleep well the rest of the night," Flutteshy uttered as the turned to go back to her room.
"Night? It was only the afternoon when we came up here," Rainbow Dash was a little perplexed.
"Yes, well, it seems we've all been sleeping for quite some time. It is nearly midnight now," Fluttershy informed her friend.
"Oh! Well, sorry if I woke you," Rainbow Dash apologized.
"That's okay, I wasn't really having the best sleep either," responded Fluttershy.
"I'm glad I didn't wake you then," Rainbow Dash chuckled. "Goodnight Fluttershy."
"Goodnight Rainbow Dash."
As Fluttershy walked back across the hall to her room she felt a knot in her stomach forming. She knew it was unreasonable, but she wished that Rainbow Dash had invited her into the tough pony's bed and held her all night long. Fluttershy closed the door and climbed back into bed. Why would she do that? She's your friend and she already gave you a great gift. Stop being so selfish Fluttershy, she chastised herself. I hope the morning finds me in a better mood...