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- >You knock your hoof against the door and push your way into the cozy little house.
- >"Is that you, Rainbow?"
- "Yeah, Mrs. Shy. It's me."
- >"Oh, dinner will be ready in a little bit, Flutters is upstairs. Try not to bother Zephyr, he's studying up there too."
- >You roll your eyes and trot toward the stairs
- >As you ascend you're met with the sound of some new wave music you're sure is the latest most obscure album Zeph could find.
- >Not really your thing, but at least it seems to have kept Zeph from noticing your arrival.
- >You pick your way down the hall quietly until you get to the yellow door with cute images stamped all over it.
- >You poke your muzzle through the door and see Fluttershy splayed out on her bed looking at some book.
- "Hey, Fluttershy. Whatcha up to?"
- >She jumps slightly, closing her book with a snap and tenses up before settling a bit as she looks over at you.
- >"Oh, um, hi Rainbow Dash. Is Speedster Camp out already? They must have let you go ear-Goodness! Is it really already five thirty?"
- >She jumped up and stared at her clock like it was trying to trick her.
- "Erm...yeah? You know we never get out early. You remember inviting me over for dinner again, right?"
- >She quickly floats over to you and puts her hoof on your shoulder
- >"Oh of course! You know you're always welcome over whenever you want. I'd be happy if you came for dinner every night!"
- >You mutter something about how it seems like you have been as you hear the door downstairs open and close again.
- >"What'd you say?"
- "Huh? Uh...nothing. Hey! Sounds like your Dad's home. Let's go down so I can say hello."
- >Fluttershy nods as you head for the hallway, but stops to swoop back and tuck her book under her pillow.
- >You were just able to make out a cover that read 'Images of Equestria-A Travelogue' before it was safely hidden.
- >You shake your head. Fluttershy would never have the guts to leave Cloudsdayle. And life on the ground is just weird for a pegasus.
- >The two of you make your way toward the stairs as voices start to float up from the kitchen.
- >".....problems at the Weather Factory? I suppose it'll be another long shift."
- >"Well, there's no helping it. You know they put the less skilled workers on the night shift, and Blaze never cared for weather control."
- >"Yes, he always was trying to sharpen his aerobatics and just ignored everything else, but he has daughter to take care of now, and I just-"
- >Fluttershy gasps and tries to fly around you, rushing downstairs as you pretend to be very interested in the music wubbing from Zeph's room.
- >"He knows that, dear. He's given all that up now to do what he has to. Hopefully he can show some improvement soon and can get promoted to day-"
- >"MOM! DAD! Me and RAINBOW came down to help set the table! OOH! Are we having hayburgers? That's Wonderful!"
- >You continue your trot down the stairs while fixing a smile on your face to cover the mix of emotions you're feeling.
- "Wow, Zeph's really playing that stuff loud! Not bad though. So, what's for dinner? Outflying ponies all day makes a filly hungry!"
- >"Ah! Rainbow! You're already here, huh? Well...er, good! You help Flutters set the table and I'll get those burgers on the grill."
- >Mrs. Shy doesn't quite meet your eyes as she hoofs you a stack of plates, but then she gives you a gentle smile and nudges you toward the table.
- >It's strange. The tension from a few seconds ago is gone. Somehow, these ponies just make you feel.....comfortable.
- "So, how's things at work, Mr. Shy? D'you see Dad come in?"
- >He turns to give you that same gentle smile as his wife as he stacks hayburger patties on a platter.
- >"Oh you know Blaze. He's always a few minutes early. I see him on my way out every day. Look, there were some problems with the cloud generators so he'll probably have a late night. I asked if you could stay here tonight, and he said it'd be fine if you like."
- >You put plates around the table as Fluttershy lays out napkins and condiments and try to ignore the soulfull look in her eyes when she looks at you.
- "Nah, thanks Mr. S. I gotta get home and make sure the ol' place is picked up and there's food for when Dad gets home. 'Specially if he's gonna be late. But thanks though."
- >"Oh, but, Rainbow are you sur-"
- >"It's fine Fluttershy. She knows she's always welcome here if she wants to, and we'll always be there if she needs us. Right, Rainbow Dash?"
- "Yeah, yeah. I gotcha Mr. S."
- >You realize as you speak that you really do believe it.
- >You give a toothy grin.
- "But I hope you got Dad's hayburger recipe, 'cause the last ones you made could run me off for good, and I'd have to take Fluttershy with me for her own safety!"
- >"Heh, alright, alright. You know I only use Blaze's recipe now. Rainbow, go wash up. Flutters, help your mother. I'll have these grilled up in no time."
- >You trot off to the hallway bathroom still smiling. The little sounds of the home fill the air. You miss it in your own place sometimes still.
- >You carefully wash and dry your face and hooves taking special care as you go.
- >You look up at the scruffy little rainbow colored filly in the mirror.
- "Okay Dad. Just you watch. I'll be the best flyer in Equestria soon."
- >He may not be able to race anymore since he's taking care of you, but he taught you everything he knows.
- >He and Fluttershy and Mr. and Mrs. S. are all doing everything they can to let you fly free.
- >You have to fly farther, faster, and higher than anypony else.
- >You strike a pose in the mirror that you've seen on various Wonderbolts posters.
- "Why not aim for the top? And I'll be the best of ALL of 'em."
- >"Rainbow? Dinner's ready! Grab Zeph and come on to the table!"
- "Coming!"
- >You give your reflection a hoofbump and step out straight into a hug from Fluttershy.
- "What the? You okay, Fluttershy?"
- >"Um, I, well, I just thought you might need it. I'll get Zephyr. You go on."
- >You swiftly give her a quick follow up hug and head to the table.
- "I'll be the best for all of them."
- [End]
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