Springtime for Aryanne, a (Semi-)Dark Comedy

>You are Anonymous, and you're pretty happy with your girlfriend.
>She's cute, smart, talented...
>Only, one problem.
>She's kind of a Nazi.
>You didn't exactly get it at first, but apparently she's a pony Nazi.
>Luckily, pony Nazis only want to enslave the other races.
>As if that makes it any better.
>But she is your girl, and you do feel bad nobody treats her well.
>Deep down, she's not so bad. Maybe a little misguided.
>You roll over and give her a hug.
>"Mmm, not now Master Anon."
>Oh, and that adorable German accent.
"I thought I told you to stop calling me that, I'm nobody's master."
>"Hehe, sorry Anon, force of habit."
>She gives you a peck on the lips.
>You'd have to bring up the fact that her Cutie Mark could also mean peace someday.
>Maybe she's secretly an ambassador and that's why she's so bad at this Nazi thing.
>There IS a heart around it, it makes some sort of sense.
>You roll out of bed and land on your feet.
>You're like a cat.
>Annie hops onto your back and wraps her hooves around you.
>"Where are we going today?"
>You chuckle, she was always so enthusiastic.
"Well first, we're going to the diner to get something to eat."
>"The one with the really good burgers?"
"That's the one."
>She squeezes you, "Oh Anon, you are too good to me!"
"Ah don't mention it, you took me in after all."
>You still didn't know why she did that.
"I thought you'd hate my species."
>You hear her breath hitch a little.
>"Ah, well... I suppose I was curious, and you certainly don't deserve to be a slave."
>You can hear her whisper, "Not like those filthy Pegasi."
>She kisses your neck, "Anyway, I've grown fond of you. Enough talk, let us go to the burgers!"

>You'd told some of your friends that you wanted an intervention for her.
>Hopefully they'd talk some sense into her before she got herself thrown in jail.
>You order a couple of burgs and sit down with the crew.
"Hey Veronika, Amber, Maple."
>"Good morning comrade, I see you brought the slave driver with you."
>"I see you're still a worthy opponent, Veronika."
>She mumbles, "Still have bigger tits too."
>You give her a kiss on the cheek.
"You know I'm not leaving you, I've come this far for you."
>She blushes, "Thank you, Anonymous."
>"I see she's still being a... what did you call those Griffons, Anon?"
"Bitches?"
>"Yes, she's still being a bitch. Good bar fight with those Griffs, by the way."
>"Come on sis, there's no need to be so rude."
>"Ah, the only two Pegasi worth my respect. How are you?"
>"We're FINE, thanks for asking."
>Maple gives Amber a hug, "Shh, calm down."
>"Sorry Maple, I know you don't like it when I get violent."
>"But I certainly do, you're quite cute when you're angry."
>She gives you a hug, "Not as cute as my Anon, but still."
>"He's not your Anon, mein freund."
>Veronika spit out some sarcasm at the end.
>"Don't mock my Germane heritage!"
"Calm down everyone! I called them here for an intervention."
>"You mean we're finally talking some sense into them?"
"No, they're talking some into you."
>"I don't understand."
"I can't keep worrying about you getting locked up for life."
>"That won't happen once the land is under Earth Pony rule."
"Wake up Aryanne, it isn't happening! There's more to you than that, I know it."
>"I could so take over the world, have you seen this adorable face?"
"What if I told you that your Cutie Mark might represent peace?"
>"Well... I guess that would explain why my plans haven't worked out."
"Come on guys, back me up here."

>"Well, I guess she is pretty good at riling me up. Might work in reverse, I suppose."
>"She can be pretty sweet when she's not insulting us."
>"I wouldn't mind having her at my back, she's not all bad."
>Annie gets a little red, "Oh stop it girls, you make me blush."
"I just don't want to see you get yourself hurt."
>"As if I would ever be defeated."
"Rainbow Dash almost put you into a piledriver once."
>"It was a simple miscalculation, it wouldn't happen again."
"Annie, she's the fastest Pegasus around."
>"I'm still the most skillful though."
>"Amber, you aren't even in the Wonderbolts."
>She hushes Maple, "Don't bring that up."
>"Oh, sorry."
>You wrap your hand around her hoof.
"I just want you to know that there's more out there for you. I care about you."
>"Even if you're right, I can't just walk up to our Princess and ask about this."
>"Why not comrade? You've never cared what society thinks of you."
>She fidgets a little, "I don't like being wrong."
"You're afraid you made a mistake, and that's fine. If you want, I could help you patch up things."
>She wraps her hoof around your arm, "I think I would like that..."
>She kisses you, "Thank you Anon."
>"What are we? A bale of hay?"
>She gives Amber a bored stare, "And thank you, my friends."
>"Well I'll be, she CAN call a Pegasus a friend!"
>"Don't push your luck, take some lessons on manners from your sister sometime."
"So who do you want to apologize to first?"
>She taps her chin, "I think we should start with the quiet one with all the animals."
"Fluttershy? Probably a good idea. Start out easy."
>You let her jump on your back.
"I know the way, let's go!"
>You leave your share of the bill and say your goodbyes to the others.
>"You really are too good to me, Anon."
"I keep telling you, don't mention it."
>"But why help a pony like me?"
"Cause I believe in second chances, and that's why I believe in you."

>You knock on Fluttershy's door.
>She was a kindly Pegasus, she'd be understanding.
>She accepted Discord for who he was, after all.
>"Please hold on, I'm coming!"
>The door opens and she gives you a smile.
>"Hello Anon!"
>She shrinks a little, "Hi there, Aryanne."
>You let Annie off your back and she does a nervous little dance.
>"Good morning, ah... Fluttershy, was it?"
>Flutters looks up through her mane, "Um, yes."
"My friends and I managed to talk some sense into her, she wants to apologize."
>You push her forward, giving her an encouraging smile.
"We figured since you became Discord's friend that it'd be a good idea to visit you first."
>A flash of light appeared.
>"Did someone call for me? Oh! Hello Anon, how's it been? Are we still on for lunch next month?"
"Yes, we are Discord. Don't worry, I only have nice things to say about you."
>He gives you a hug, "I do so enjoy having someone who can appreciate my work!"
>A watch appears on his wrist, "Well, I have to get back to Celestia, toodles!"
>Just as quick as he came, he was gone.
>Fluttershy inched her way up to Annie and gave her a hug.
>She flinched, "W-why are you doing this? I've been awful to you."
>"Sometimes we all just need to be shown a little kindness."
>"You're starting to sound like Anon over there."
>She giggles, "Maybe you should listen to him more then."
>"Heh, perhaps I should do some more listening."
>She clears her throat and smiles, "Anyway, I guess I'm..."
>You can practically hear her swallow her pride.
>"I'm sorry, for everything."
>"It's okay, I forgive you."
>"Just like that?"
>Fluttershy giggles some more, "Not everypony holds grudges, Aryanne."
"Which is why I think we should go apologize to Pinkie next."
>"That sounds like a good idea, what do you think Fluttershy?"
>"I think she's a good choice, if I were you I'd save Rainbow Dash for last."
"I'd planned on it."

>Ponies were still coming in for a late breakfast at Sugarcube Corner.
>Annie was nervous walking in, all eyes on her.
>Pinkie, blissfully unaware of the situation, bounded towards the two of you.
>"Hi there Nonny! Oh, hey Annie! How's it hangin'?"
>It seemed like the temperature in the room fell.
>"H-hello there Pinkie, truth be told I've been better."
>She frowned, "Why? What's got you feeling down?"
>Everybody had their eyes locked on the scene, glaring Aryanne down.
>Well, except for Derpy, who just smiled and waved.
>You gave her a little smile back and a thumbs up.
>She looked pleased, and went back to her morning muffin.
"She came here to apologize."
>Some of the ponies gasped, most of them just started laughing.
"Could you guys not? Please?"
>They just kept laughing.
"Hey! Quiet down!"
>Sadly, it was no use. Looks like you'd have to get loud.
"SHUT UP! WE ALL MAKE MISTAKES, AT LEAST SHE'S TRYING TO MAKE AMENDS!"
>They all looked down at their plates, some of them rubbing their necks.
>"Wow Nonny, you're pretty loud! I bet you don't even need a megaphone!"
>You can feel yourself blush, you didn't like to yell.
>It was harder for you to be quiet than it was to be loud.
>You had a voice that naturally carried across rooms.
>You sit her down and let her walk over to Pinkie.
>"I... apologize for insulting your friends."
>Pinkie gives her a big hug, "Aw don't mention it! I'm just glad you figured out your real talent!"
>"Wha- how did you?"
>"Seriously, I thought you were just having a bad day, then I realized that you were having an awful lot of bad days."
>She gives Annie a pat on the head, "Then I thought to myself, 'Ooooh! So she didn't quite get her Cutie Mark!' duh!"
>"It seemed obvious to me but I guess you read too many history books."
>She pauses, "No wait, those are Nonny's history books, nevermind."
"R-right... we're just gonna go apologize to Rarity now."
>"Okay bye! Have fun!"

>Knocking on Rarity's door, you wait for her to invite you in.
>"Good morning Anon!... I thought your little marefriend didn't need my 'filthy magic'?"
"You wouldn't happen to have any tea, would you?"
>She grins, "Of course dear! Just make sure she doesn't burn my house down."
>Damn it Rarity, don't joke about burning.
>"I cook with gas, after all. Seems like something she'd be into."
>NOT. HELPING. RARITY.
"Could you please not talk about my darling like that?"
>You could feel Annie's heartrate increase.
>"I'm your darling?"
>She nuzzles you, "That's sweet of you... dear."
>Stepping inside, you kick your shoes off and follow Rares.
>"Very well then, you still haven't told me why she's here."
>You sigh, this was gonna be a long day.
"She came here to apologize."
>Rarity lets out a half-chuckle, half-snort.
>"Forgive me Anonymous, but what brought that on? An intervention?"
"... Actually yes, our friends and I talked to her this morning."
>"... Oh, I apologize for being so rude. It wasn't right to be so presumptuous."
>You all sat down to drink some tea.
>Rarity made bomb-ass tea.
>You didn't even really like tea and it was still good.
"I've tried a lot of tea, your tea is the only kind that I've enjoyed."
>"Well thank you darling, I try my best."
>She sits her cup down.
>"I'm still waiting on that apology, dear."
>Annie blushes a little, "I'm sorry for being a jerk."
>Sweetie Belle runs into the room and falls over trying to backpedal.
>Aryanne runs over to help her up.
>"Are you hurt? Oh this is my fault for scaring you, please don't hate me!"
>You can see the gears turning in Sweetie's head.
>She wraps her hooves around her neck and gives her a hug.
>"I dunno why you're being nice, but I like you better this way."
>"T-thank you... Anon? Can we apologize to Applejack next?"
"Of course."
>You thank Rarity for the tea and head off.
>"... I wouldn't mind having children someday."
"One thing at a time, Annie."

>You trekked through Sweet Apple Acres.
>You could get a workout just walking around the place.
>"Are we there yet, Anon?"
"Well the last fifty-seven times you asked that we weren't."
>You set her down.
"But now, we are!"
>"You kept track?"
"I like listening to your voice."
>She blushes, "D-danke."
>You ruffle her mane.
"You too, for being there for me."
>You can hear kicking going on.
>You sneak up behind AJ and catch one of her apples.
>"Now listen here you- Oh, howdy Anon."
>She squints, "What is that hussy doing here?"
>Annie winces, "I-"
"She's here to apologize, I've said that a lot today."
>You crouch down, face to face with AJ.
"What I haven't said a lot is to back off of her. She deserves a second chance."
>The farmpony stares you down.
>"Well, I reckon if you think so then she's alright. I can tell you're being serious here."
>"I'm sorry, I don't know how I could make it up to you."
>"I'm not the one you should be apologizing to, Dash nearly broke you."
>She picks up the baskets of apples, "If'n you wanna work though, I can always use an extra hoof or two 'round here."
"That went better than expected. Wanna go apologize to Twilight next?"
>"She's not a mare of many words, is she?"
"Oh no she's full of them."
>She gives you a deadpan stare.
"I know you meant Applejack, come on now."
>The two of you are off once again.
>"I appreciate you defending my honor. You didn't have to do that."
"What kind of lover would I be if I didn't?"
>"You are too nice for your own good, Anon."
"I try."

>You make your way to the big fucking crystal tree in the middle of town.
>That thing is super gaudy.
>Not wasting any time, you look around for Twi.
"Yo, Twilight!"
>Searching the castle, you keep shouting for her.
"Hey homegirl, where you at?"
>You look under her bed, not sure what you'd really find.
"Bookhorse, you here?"
>You feel silly when you realize she's in her own personal library.
"What's up Purple Smart?"
>You can hear her giggling, she turns around trying to put on a serious face.
>"What's with all those nicknames?"
"Hey I get bored sometimes."
>"I suppose you're here for the next volume of Equestrian History?"
"Not quite, I brought her here to apologize."
>Annie hides behind you, "H-hi."
>"If I could have her banished, I would. She's worse than Discord used to be!"
>He teleports in, popcorn at the ready.
>"Don't mind me, I'm just here to watch."
>He stuffs his face full of the stuff.
"That's not a very friendly thing to do."
>"She's as bad as Sombra as far as I'm concerned."
"You saying you'd kill her too?"
>"Of course not! I'm not a monster."
"Oh, so Sombra's little accident doesn't concern you? What about Tirek?"
>"It couldn't be helped, and Tirek is locked up."
"Personally, I would've killed him too."
>"Anonymous! How could you do such a thing?"
>"Yes Anon, I thought you believed in second chances?"
"Tirek had his chance, and he stabbed his own brother in the back!"
>You slam your hand against a wall.
"If you can do that to your own family, YOUR OWN SIBLING! What makes you think he'd care about friends?"
>You take a deep breath.
"There are some lines you just don't cross, and Tirek went off the deep end."
>You grin.
"Plus Tirek was kind of a manchild, honestly. 'Weh, I want all da powah cuz it's mine cuz I said so!' isn't very villainous."
>"So what exactly is your point, Anonymous?"

"My point is that she deserves a shot at redemption."
>"Y-you're the Princess of Friendship and... well, I could use some friends."
>"I don't know, what do you think Discord?"
>His eyes widen and burst, then he regrows them.
>"You want MY input? I'm touched."
>He pulls out a handkerchief and wipes a tear from his eye.
>"Personally, I think she should be forgiven."
>"And why is that?"
>"Well, first of all."
>He turns his face into Twilight's.
>"I'm the Princess of Friendship! I'm so into friends! I love it when you brush my mane! Isn't it amazing?!"
>He reverts back, "I presume you want to do your job?"
>"Of course I do!"
>"Second thing..."
>He turns into you, except with horrible fashion sense. Or great, you're not sure which.
>"This guy knows what he's talking about. Listen to the smart guy."
>"I'm smart too!"
>He reverts back.
>"Thing number C."
>He turns into Celestia.
>"I'd be disappointed in you otherwise. Also I have a nice butt."
>"She does not- actually, I guess she does."
>He turns back into himself, and grins.
>"So there you have it, give her a chance. I gotta get back to massaging Celestia."
>"Alright, thanks Discord... hey, wait a minute!"
>"Ta-ta!"
>He teleports away.
>"What has Celestia got him doing?"
"I dunno, sounds like she's having fun."
>You smile.
"He could turn his hands into the perfect tools to massage."
>"I need a trip to the spa after this."
"We aren't that bad, are we?"
>"You aren't, they are."
>She sighs, "But I guess I'll give you a second chance."
>Annie gives her a hug, "I'll try not to disappoint, my Princess!"
>Twi wraps a hoof around her, "Please, just call me Twilight. It's what my friends call me."
"Well, we gotta get going. There's one more pony she needs to apologize to."
>"Is it who I think it is?"
"Oh yeah, her."
>Twilight gives you a shield.
>"Don't be afraid to use it, she's flown into harder things and lived."

>You step under Rainbow Dash's house.
"Yo Dash! You up there?"
>She's already beside you by the time you ask.
>"Hey man, how's it going?... YOU!"
>You've already pulled the shield in front of you and blocked her way to Aryanne.
>"Cut it out! Lemme at her!"
>She keeps swinging her hooves, trying to hurt her.
"DASH!"
>"WHAT?!"
"She's here to apologize!"
>"I DON'T CARE!"
>You bash her in the face with the shield.
"What about now?"
>She rubs her muzzle, "Okay fine, jeez you didn't have to hit me y'know?"
>You help her up.
"Actually, I kinda did."
>"Heh, sorry. Guess I got carried away, huh?"
"Does it look like I care? Look at her!"
>Annie was cowering behind you.
>"I'm sorry, please don't hurt me."
>"What's gotten into her?"
"I've spent all day getting your friends to apologize to her. She's terrified of you, even if she won't admit it."
>"She should be, after what she said to me."
"Dash, she got her Cutie Mark confused. She's supposed to be about peace."
>"I'll give her a piece of my mind, maybe even my hooves!"
>You smack her.
"Stop that, seriously."
>"Alright, alright!... Could you do that again?"
>You sigh, of course she'd get off on pain.
"Look, can you just calm her down?"
>"Alright, but I'm only doing this for you. You tell anyone about this gushy stuff and I'll deny it."
>Dash walks over to Annie and wraps her hooves around her.
>"Shh, don't worry. It's okay, I forgive you."
>"Please don't kill me."
>She snorts, "You think I wanted to kill you? Nah, I just wanted to beat some sense into you."
>She winces, goddamnit Dash.
>"I'm sorry, please don't hurt me."
>She gives her ear a kiss.
>"Don't make me feel so bad, you're acting like I'm an evil overlord that Daring Do has to fight."
>"I'm sorry."
>"Don't mention it, just get home and go to sleep."
>"Thank you."
>"No problem, just fly straight from now on, alright?"
>"Yes ma'am."
>Dash looks at you, "My job here is done, time to go back to napping."

>You carried Annie back in your arms.
>She napped the whole way.
>Her face was soft, her features cute.
>She had a small smile on her face.
>It was moments like these that reminded you why you put up with her.
>You made sure not to wake her up as you made your way to the bedroom.
>Sitting her on the bed, you change into your night clothes.
>You pull the covers over her and crawl into bed beside her.
>"Mmmm, Anon? We're here already?"
>You pull her in for a kiss.
>The two of you just lay there for a while.
>Finally, you break the kiss.
>"My, what was that for?"
"I was reminded why I love you."
>She blushed, "Say that again."
"What? I love you?"
>"Again."
"I love you, Aryanne."
>"Nopony has ever said that before, thank you."
>She snuggles up next to you.
>"I love you too, Anonymous."
>You drape your arm over her and pull her in.
"It's been a busy day."
>She kisses your chest, then your neck, your cheek, and your lips.
>"Is this what it feels like to be... nice? It's a feeling I could get used to."
>You nuzzle her head.
"Yeah, yeah it is. I'm glad you like it."
>"It feels... warm."
>You give her a smile.
"I could see if Nurse Redheart can find us something to help with the kid thing."
>Her eyes sparkle a little.
>"I would... very much enjoy that in our future, Anon."
"Alright then, let's go to sleep."
>You give her a peck.
"Love you Annie."
>"Love you too, Nonny."

The End.