The Pie Sisters and the Choosing Stone. [Pinkie] [Lime Pie]

>"-And the barrel was full of raw meat!"
>You laugh at Pinkie's story as you close the oven door.
"Oh Pinkie, you and your wacky shenanigans!"
>You tussle her mane as she laughs.
>Her laugh quickly peters out into a girlish giggle, and she blushes and covers her face with her mane.
>Pinkie has always been your closest friend ever since arriving in Equestria, but she's been acting pretty odd lately.
>She's been giggling and blushing a lot.
>The other day, while you were talking, she just started giggling and ran off.
>Your hand is still on the top of her head, so you begin gently scratching around the base of her ears.
>Her giggling becomes a soft humming as she tilts her head into your hand.
>"...Nonny? There's something really extra-special I need to ask you~"
"What is it, Pinkie?"
>A knock at the door interrupts before she can answer.
"Hold on, let me get that real quick."
>Pinkie peeks out around your legs as you open the door, and gasps excitedly.
>"Limey!"
>She tackles her sister at full force, wrapping her hooves around her neck, talking at a million words a minute about how much she missed her.
>Limestone doesn't budge an inch.
"Oh look, Limestone's here. Great."
>Pinkie sticks her tongue out at you.
>"Nonny! Be nice to Limey, she's come a long way from the farm to visit!"
"Yeah, it's kind of weird to see you off the farm, I kinda started to think if you left, you'd burn up like a vam..."
>Your words trail off as you notice that she's staring straight at the ground, shaking and sweating.
"Lime? Are you okay?"
>A flurry of hoofsteps coming up the road catch your attention.
>Twilight skids to a stop a few steps behind Limestone.
"Twilight? What's going on? What's she doing here?"
>She cocks an eyebrow.
>"You don't know? She stopped by my castle, asked where you lived, and left without saying a word."
>Pinkie's starting to look worried.
>"What's wrong, Limey?"
>Limestone swallows hard and takes a deep breath before digging something out of her saddlebag and practically punching it into your hands.
>"H-here, take it."
>You open your palm and pick up the object to examine it.
>It's a ring.
>It looks like it was carved out of a geode, one side is made of dark rock, the middle is white crystal, and the other side was amethyst.
>Pinkie gasps in amazement.
>"Oh my gosh Limey, that's soooo pretty!"
>Twilight takes a step closer to get a better look.
>"It's beautiful...Did you make it yourself?"
>Limestone puffs up a little with pride.
>"Y-yeah, I did! Pretty great, huh Anon?"
"Yeah, it is, but I don't really get why you're giving this to me, we don't exactly get along."
>She huffs and puts on her best annoyed face.
>"Don't play dumb with me, Anon! Twilight's book said that humans give each other rings when they get m-married!"
>Pinkie freezes, Twilight's jaw drops.
"...What?"
>"Yeah, I-I wanna...get married..."
>An awkward silence hangs in the air for a few seconds, before some uncharacteristically forced laughter from Pinkie breaks it.
>"Oh man, Lime, you're really...that's...I don't remember you being so funny back-"
>"I went to the choosing stone, and it said that Anon's my match."
>Pinkie reacts like she's been punched.
>"...oh..."
>You sigh.
"Alright, so what sort of magical horse bullshit do I have to deal with this week?"
>Limestone glares up indignantly.
>"Hey! The choosing stone has chosen mates for our family for generations! It's never been wrong, so that must mean that I've been wrong about you."
>She glances over your body and snorts dismissively.
>"You can't really blame me though, you haven't done much to impress me."
"I don't need to impress you Lime."
>She straightens up and squares her shoulders.
>"Well, if I'm going to be having your half-breed abominations sometime down the line, you'd better start trying!"
>You recoil at her pointed assertion.
"What the fuck, Lime!"
>Twilight steps alongside Limestone and puts a hoof on her arm.
>"Uh, Limestone, don't you think you're going about this the wrong way?"
>She groans and stares down at her hooves.
>"I don't...I don't do this stallion stuff...but Mom and Dad are getting old, and if I'm going to take on the farm, I've gotta start a family..."
>She glares back up at you.
>"I gave you the ring, so what are we waiting for? Let's do this already!"
>You cross your arms and lean against the door frame.
"I don't have to marry you just because you gave me a ring, Lime."
>"What? But the book..."
>Twilight scratches the back of her head.
>"Sorry if you were misled, I guess? Maybe I worded that sentence wrong?"
>Limestone glances back and forth between the two of you, before settling on you with a firm gaze.
>"The choosing stone-"
"Twilight, are there any bylaws regarding magical matrimonial artifacts and common law marriage?"
>"None that I'm aware of."
>First bending down to set the ring on the ground in front of Limestone, you step back into your house.
"Sorry Lime, better luck next time. There's probably a dozen stallions out there waiting for you to make them the happiest guys on the planet, just not me."
>The door shuts as she stares forward with a shocked expression, before her fire finally returns.
>"Fine! What does that stupid rock know anyway!"
>She spins around angrily and storms away, with Twilight hot on her heels.
>"So that probably could have gone better, huh? Heh..."
>Limestone doesn't respond.
>"Listen, Lime, maybe we can help? If you stay in town for a few days we can find some nice stallions, maybe set up a few dates?"
>Limestone stops on the word 'date'.
>Her angry expression slowly softens, and then changes to one of fear.
>And then panic.
>"Are you alright?"
>Limestone bolts back towards your door and starts pounding on it.
>"Hey, I'm sorry about that stuff or whatever! Let's go grab a bite to eat and talk this over, okay!? You eat fo-YOU EAT FOOD, RIGHT!?"
>She continues to pound on your door as Twilight trots over to Pinkie.
>"This is a little out of my wheelhouse. Maybe we should call Cadance? What do you think, is there anything to this-"
>The sounds of soft sniffles catches Twilight's ear.
>"...Pinkie? Are you crying?"
>"No...I mean yes! I'm crying happy tears for Limey! Why wouldn't I, when she's found the funnest, funniest, most cutest colt ever!?"
>She smiles the widest smile she can manage, and wipes away her tears.
>"I'm so excited! I barely h-have time to...to...plan their w-w-wedding!"
>Her smile falls and she drops to the ground, covering her head and forcing out deep sobs into the dirt.
>Twilight stands awkwardly in between a blubbering Pinkie, and a Limestone whose currently threatening to break your door down.
> A bead a of sweat rolls down her forehead as she tries to figure out which issue to tackle first.
>She slowly starts to step away from the sisters.
>"Yeah, I'm just gonna head back to the castle really quick and shoot a letter off to Cadance..."

>"Anon'sh reeeal sensitive, Limey, *hic* you gotta protect his smile or whatever..."
>Twilight finally found the Pie Sisters she'd been searching for in the local bar.
>Limestone was staring intently into her still-full glass of cider, and Pinkie was slamming back what looked to be her tenth, if the empties beside her were any indication.
>"There you girls are! I've sent a letter to Cadance, she'll be here soon to help us figure this whole mess out."
>Limestone glances up from her cup to give Twilight a half-hearted glare.
>"This was supposed to be easy. Your book said all I had to do was give him the ring!"
>"I'm pretty sure you just misread something."
>Pinkie burps slightly and giggles.
>"Yeah, Anon's a little harder to impress than that, Limey..."
>She props her chin up on her hooves and stares forward dreamily.
>"I always imagined what Anon's wedding would be like...light pink streamers running along the white walls, a bouquet of carnations, a 19 layer cake, the dress..."
>Her smile droops, and tears well up in the corners of her eyes.
>"N-now I can plan it, for you and Nonny! BARKEEP! My glass is empty, what the hay do you get paid for, anyway!"
>Twilight glances along the table, frowning at the number of empty glasses.
>"Don't you think you're overdoing it a bit, Pinkie?"
>Limestone rolls her eyes and turns away from her sister.
>"I don't think there's going to be any wedding, Pinkie. I screwed up."
>Pinkie gasps and turns Limestone back towards her.
>"Don't give up on Nonny, Limey! I know you be a little rough sometimes, but you deserve a special somepony as much any anyone else!"
>Limestone just stares down an the table and shrugs.
>"He hasn't seen the same side of you I've seen, Limey. You're smart, funny, I've seen how sweet you can really be!"
>Her sagging shoulders lift slightly, and her face hardens.
>"Yeah...Yeah! I'm not just some shrill bitch! He's barely gotten to know me, and he just writes me off!?"
>She bangs her hoof on the table and smirks defiantly.
"I'm going back over there, I'm going to make him see that I'm HIS shrill bitch!"
>Limestone goes to leave, but Pinkie holds onto her cheeks.
>Her brow knits as her expression grows serious.
>"You have to promise me that you'll make Nonny the happiest colt in the world."
>"...What?"
>Pinkie squeezes Limestone's cheeks and pulls her in close.
>"Promise me. If you break Nonny's heart, you'll break mine too."
>Lime's eyes widen in surprise.
>"You're getting a bit melodramatic, don't you-"
>"Promise."
>Pinkie's iron glare forces Limestone to look away.
>"Y-yeah, sure. I promise, stick a cupcake in the eye and all that, jeez."
>Pinkie's face splits into a wide grin and she hugs her sister tightly.
>"I know that you will! Get out there and show him what he's missing out on!"
>Limestone quickly departs with a bit less confidence than she'd previously mustered.
>Pinkie tries to follow, but a purple glow grabs onto her tail.
>"Pinkie-"
>"Oh, hi Twilight! I kinda forgot you were here, what's up?"
>"Why are you doing this?"
>"Doing what?"
>Twilight sighs.
>"You clearly like Anon. Why are you trying to help Lime?"
>Pinkie waves dismissively.
>"Psssh, what? Come on Twilight, we're just fr-"
>"Lime's going to kiss Anon before you could."
>Pinkie immediately starts bawling, drawing annoyed glares from the nearby patrons.
>She wraps her hooves around Twi and starts crying into her neck.
>"I-It's not fair! Anon'ssoprettyandfunandwe'vebeenfriendsforsolongand-"
>Twilight manages to push Pinkie back.
>"H-Hey, calm down, Pinkie! They aren't in a relationship yet. Anon doesn't even like Lime, so you've still got a chance."
>Pinkie wipes away her tears and sniffs balefully.
>"...The choosing stone says that Anon's Lime's match."
>"Pinkie, you can't just throw away your feelings on the whims of a magical stone."
>Pinkie composes herself, and gets back on her hooves.
>"Limey's not very social. She doesn't like talking to other ponies, especially colts. I meet new ponies all the time, I can find somepony else..."
>Her throat tightens at the thought, but she holds back the tears.
>"I don't know if Lime can. If the choosing stone says that her and Anon can work together, I'm not going to stand in the way."
>Twilight frowns, and steps in closer to her friend.
>"Pinkie...You have to tell Anon how you feel. It's not fair to him if he has to make this choice without even knowing all of his options."
>She gasps and shakes Twilight by the shoulders.
>"Anon can never find out! If you tell on me, I'm going to be soooo mad!"
>"H-hey, stop, I'm not going to say anything to Anon!"
>Pinkie releases her, and she rubs her sore shoulder.
>"Ow...It has to be you, Pinkie. He has to hear it from you, see how you feel!"
>Pinkie sticks her hoof accusingly into Twilight's chest.
>"Pinkie Promise you won't tell Anon!"
>"Huh? I said I wasn't going to-"
>"Nu-uh, You hafta Pinkie Promise!"
>"But-"
>"Peeeeeeeeeeeeeen"
>"Anon-"
>"Keeeeeeeeeeeeeeey"
>"ANON HAS TO KNOW!"
>"PINKIE PROMISE!"
>An irritated customer turns towards the two.
>"Can you girls take this outside, I'm trying to drink over-"
>Pinkie rears up on the back of their chair and gives them an intense stinkeye.
>After a few seconds, they break eye contact.
>"Okay, just, I'm sorry, please stop staring at me..."
>Twilight tries to slowly back out of the bar, but she's stopped by a wall of Pink.
>Her eyes narrow, and she whispers harshly.
>"Pinkie Promise."
>Twilight throws her hooves up in frustration.
>"Fine! Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye! I won't tell Anon!"
>Pinkie is once again all smiles.
>"Thank you for understanding, Twilight."
>She trots happily out of the establishment, followed by a grumbling Twilight.
>The customer she'd stared down sighs.
>"I swear, those girls think they own this town."
>Her lime green tablemate, chuckles lightly.
>"They kinda do, Bonnie. Twilight's a princess now."
>Bon Bon sips her drink in annoyance and sighs.
>"Well, I didn't vote for her. And what does 'Princess of Friendship' even mean? Do I need her permission to socialize, or something?"
>Lyra kicks her hooves up the chair next to her and takes a swig of her shake.
>"Yeah, sometimes you can feel real powerless when the big mares step on ya."
>She sits back up and leans towards her friend.
>"But sometimes the only thing that makes you feel any better is a little petty vengeance."
>Bon Bon lifts an eyebrow.
>"Like how?"
>Lyra smirks.
>"One time, I snuck fleas into the brim of Applejack's hat. The next day I saw her digging at herself like she was looking for gold."
>"Lyra, you bitch!"
>She laughs and takes another swig of her shake.
>Bon Bon thinks back on Twilight and Pinkie's confrontation, and slowly smiles.
>"Hey, Lyra? You wouldn't happen to know where Anon lives, do you?"
>Lyra's smirk spreads into a full grin.
>"Buck yeah, I do."