The Special Brony Hug (Intro Section)"Lydia eyed the heaving creamy mounds of fur and flesh before her, and reached with trembling claws for the laces of Charlotte's bodice, quivering with anticipation and need."Dash paused to work her tongue around her lips, her whole mouth having gone very dry. Across the tiny cabin she and Gilda shared for the summer, the griffon lay on her bed, eyes trained on her pegasus friend. Dash's hooves shook as she held the pilfered novel before her, afraid the camp counselor would notice its absence from her bunk at any moment, and burst in on them, demanding its return. They were just getting to the good stuff, too."Ceasing her fumbling, Lydia
The Special Brony Hug (Dr. Lovestrange's ending)Rainbow Dash twitched in her sleep, dreaming of speeding through the air with Gilda, as they had at camp two summers prior. A particularly violent twitch started her into wakefulness, and she scrubbed at her face with a hoof, fighting off the fog of sleep. Swiping at her eyes once more, she thought back to the still unfinished business with her friend: their bet. It hung over her, unspoken of in their letters. The only thing stronger than Dash's embarrassment at failing to get so much as a kiss was her determination to win. The 'boobless dunce' comment still stung, but she rather liked her chances against someone who didn't even know whe
The Special Brony Hug (AVeryStrange's ending)Dash was flying high. It was cool even on this summer day, and Dash wore a broad smile over her face. She had just gotten a rare letter from one of her oldest friends, Gilda letting her know she'd be in the area in a couple of weeks. While even Dash found the griffon abrasive at times, there was no denying all the experiences they had shared each summer. It had been a couple years now since camp, and almost as long since the two had met up, so Dash was more than enthusiastic.Her mind turned over the many adventures they had that summer. Races and dares, pranks and bets. Like the time they had beaten the entire boys camp handily in a race, o
ValentinesTwilight Sparkle was used to catching a moment's peace whenever she could. When she had first arrived at Ponyville, she had seen no reason why she couldn't adapt her rigorous schedule to her new lifestyle - replace classes with personal studying, leave more time for luncheons and visits with friends, etcetera. This mentality had gone out the window sometime between staving off the parasprite invasion and dealing with a stable time-loop she herself had created. It had become apparent since then that she'd have to accept more surprises in her life, and less schedule for it. Over time, she had began to get used to it, taking advantage of her qui
A Different Tune Chapter 3Octavia filed into school with several other students, almost as nervous as she was on her first day. Mrs. Reed was giving out a quiz today, there was so much homework due, and they were starting a new song today in music class. That wasn't even thinking about how she had to make sure she was on her absolutely best behavior this afternoon..."Heya Tavi!" Vinyl greeted Octavia by almost pouncing on her, wrapping a foreleg around Octavia's withers, her momentum causing her to bump up against the filly. Octavia swayed but didn't stumble, having already gotten used to Scratch's preferred method of greeting."Good morning Scratch. Are you ready
A Different Tune Chapter 2Octavia followed Scratch as the filly led her to the instrument room, which Mrs. Reed had pointed them towards after they made amends, noting that they were already quite tardy thanks to, as she put it, "Vinyl's latest stunt". Fortunately it seemed the old mare had been overexaggerating slightly, given that the last of their class was still filing into the room ahead of them. Vinyl got to the door ahead of Octavia, and held it for her. They made it just in time for their music instructor to turn around and face the class. He was a yellow unicorn with a long brown ponytail of a mane, and the only adult Octavia had seen who wore a smile on his
Merry Christmas"Colgate! Colllllllga- *hic* -ate!" The call came in loud and clear from the other side of Colgate's front door. Colgate groaned and put down her book in a huff. For now she just sunk into her armchair a little deeper, trying to pretend like she didn't know exactly what was coming next. Sure, she could pretend not to be home for now, but it was only a matter of time until-"Col-whoa!" A loud thump shook her front door. Colgate winced, despite pretty much expecting that. This was the point at which she usually got up to stop the pony on the other side from harming herself (or the house) too greatly. But she had been out nearly every night thi
A Different Tune Chapter 1The first day of school. A troubling time for many a colt or filly, finding out who had moved away, who was still around, who was to be in their class and who would part ways. There was the matter of supplies: paper, pencils, pens, folders, notebooks, rulers, protractors... the list seemed designed so that for the first few weeks there'd always be some poor soul who'd have to tell the teacher what they'd forgotten while the rest of class withdrew their required item from stuffed saddlebags. Students showed off new shoes, saddlebags and lunchbags, gossiped about which teacher gave the most homework and which one showed movies, and complained a
Luna's Day Out Chapter 3Lunch went smoothly, and Luna's praise that she'd have to recommend this place to others had left the host with a nervous happiness. She gave a long yawn, and Nova matched it from his nest on Luna's head. Fluttershy had started back towards the shops, but paused for the princess."My apologies, again." Luna said, in all sincerity. "I'll be pulling an all-dayer at this rate, with my night ahead of me!""We could-""No, no, if I go back to the palace before the sun has set I know my sister will find time to ask me what's wrong, why didn't I enjoy myself... she tries so hard, but I wish she wouldn't sound so much like mother used to." Luna en
Luna's Day Out Chapter 2Several minutes later, Fluttershy and Luna exited the pet store. Luna had vanished midway through their purchase and returned with saddlebags to carry their items, along with more than enough bits to make their purchase. The princess glanced up at her head, where a certain black kitten was nested in her mane, currently gnawing lightly at her horn."This is a mistake. Why am I doing this?" Luna asked."I think he'd look good with a ribbon, don't you?""Oh yes he should have a blue ribbon, but sky blue, it'll go with his silver darn it stop making me do that." Luna glared at Fluttershy. Instead of smiling like she would've expected her siste
Luna's Day Out Chapter 1"But Celly, you promised!""I promised I'd try my best, Luna. It simply isn't going to happen; it's out of my hooves.""Bah, I should've known." The princess of the moon sulked, staring at her teacup. Across the table from her, her older sister sighed and sipped her tea before continuing. These mornings didn't give them a lot of time to bond, and she felt all the worse when they spent that time fighting. At least alone as they were in Celestia's study Luna could be convinced to speak candidly."It's not that I don't want to spend more time with you, you know that." Celestia said gently. Her little sister was having none of it, and she look
Kindness's Reward Chapter 6Chapter 6Trixie groaned and stretched as she woke up. Her legs felt like lead. Opening her eyes revealed a familiar ceiling. It was the middle of the night, a half moon providing only just enough light to see by. Trixie wondered if she could go more than a week without passing out anytime soon. She glanced up as if to see her own forehead, and focused for a moment. Sure enough, a pale blue light emanated from her horn."Hah hah!" she shouted in excitement. A murmur caught her attention. She looked over and found Fluttershy asleep on her stool, just like a week ago. Trixie smiled and chuckled. She gazed on at Fluttershy for a moment, before
Kindness's Reward Chapter 5Chapter 5Trixie found the days passed by quickly and peacefully from there. She began to develop a routine. By the time she awoke Fluttershy was making breakfast, typically oatmeal, a warm and filing meal that started the day right. Trixie would take her mornings easy, still recuperating. She had gotten her books back from Twilight, and would review them, often in the garden if the weather held. She would then usually accompany Fluttershy into town in the afternoon, having lunch with her or just taking the chance to stretch her legs. She began to fill out little by little, her coat gleamed once more, and she regained her former energy. Only
Kindness's Reward Chapter 4Chapter 4The next morning, Fluttershy and Trixie shared a breakfast of oatmeal again. Trixie found it easier to get around and ate almost an entire bowlful. She realized most of her original wounds were healing nicely, and while her side was tender it wasn't painful to move, usually."The others will want to know you're up." Fluttershy said. Trixie glanced down at the floor."Will they really care?""They're my friends too." Fluttershy responded. Trixie nodded, understanding what she meant."Shall we... go out?" Trixie asked. Fluttershy paused."Are you...are you sure? They could come...""Trixie has healed excellently under such adep
Kindness's Reward Chapter 3Chapter 3Trixie made her way down the stairs unsteadily the next morning, feeling rested but hungry. She realized as she walked down that she was being watched. Looking around, she found a white rabbit standing on a small end table, glaring at her. It made her feel unwelcome, but Trixie just glared back at it."Do not mess with Trixie, rabbit, or she may make you part of her next routine."The rabbit did not look amused. A noise distracted her, and Trixie looked up to realize the birdhouses hanging from the ceiling were occupied, small sparrows talking to one another from their houses."What kind of house is this?" Trixie just stared on.
Kindness's Reward Chapter 2Chapter 2Trixie awoke slowly, feeling an odd peace about her that she hadn't felt in a long, long time. Her entire body tingled pleasantly, her muscles were entirely relaxed, and she found a smile on her face. She stretched a little and opened her eyes.Almost immediately her mood fouled. There was less light than last time, but she could still make out the same yellow ceiling as before. She quickly remembered where she was and why. That pegasus, she had... tricked Trixie. Tricked her into accepting food and aid, Trixie realized. She wasn't sure what exactly the pegasus had done wrong. But the indignity of it infuriated her.Trixie looked
Kindness's Reward Chapter 1Chapter 1"There you go, Mr. Badger. You make sure you stay off that paw now." Fluttershy told the small critter in front of her, one hoof holding up a bandaged paw while the other carefully stroked it's back. The badger gave a grumpy growl in response."Now now, it was her vegetable garden after all. If you're ever hungry, come see me, okay?" Fluttershy responded, patient as ever. She gave the badger back his paw and the creature wandered off. Fluttershy smiled and looked around. Today was just a perfect day in her mind. The sun had warmed the hill she sat on, making it all the more comfortable as she tended to the creatures that came to h
Speedfic"Y'are not!""Am too!""Are not!""Am too!"Twilight heard the argument long before she saw her two friends, and gave a roll of her eyes while she was still out of sight. As she followed the path to Sweet Apple Acres and crested a small hill two of her best friends came into view. Applejack and Rainbow Dash stood right there in the middle of the road, forehead pressed against forehead, yelling at each other for who knew how long."Y'are not!" Applejack railed once more. "An' that's final!""I am too! And that's final-er!" Rainbow Dash threw back. Twilight sighed, already knowing it was up to her to break whatever this was up."Girls, g
Thunder and Lightning Chp. 6Chapter 6In the low lighting, Vinyl Scratch's purple goggles looked black, lifeless. No emotion showed on her face."Vinyl..." Twilight began. Dash had curled up again."Would you girls excuse us?" Scratch asked, measuring her words carefully. "Um, no thanks, we-" Pinkie Pie began, trying to smile, but stopped as Twilight nudged her. She looked back, and seeing Twilight's worried look she dropped the smile. Twilight on her tail, they walked around the bed and out the room, brushing by Vinyl. Scratch entered and shut the door behind her with telekinesis. Rainbow Dash shivered, though the room was quite warm."I should get off
Thunder and Lightning Chp. 5Chapter 5Ponyville was in a bit of disarray. It hadn't been scheduled to rain today, and when the drizzle had started many a business owner or shopper had been left scrambling. Only one pony now walked the soaking streets, a curious look on her face and an even more curious hat on her head."Rainbow Dash? Rainbow Dash!" Pinkie Pie called, peeking this way and that as she bounced along. Her umbrella hat kept her view clear, but didn't do much for the rest of her body, and she was getting soaked. Even the peppy pink party pony didn't relish the trek she had ahead of her, but she had poked her head inside every building, rain barrel, and anim
Thunder and Lightning Chp. 4Chapter 4Dash yawned and slowly woke up after a long nap. Her bed was so much more comfortable then what she had found herself sleeping on the past few days, she was glad Scratch had walked her home for once. Usually, it went the other way with Dash leaving Scratch's place exhausted. Hopefully the musician didn't have any problems heading back across town alone. Then again, Scratch was just going home after a long day's work, not trying to be awake day and night like Dash found herself doing.Rainbow knew she still had to get up and face the music, however comfortable her bed was. Fears swarmed through her head. What if her friends had alr
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