(FR) Day Jealousy in Equestria - Part 2

>Wake up.

>HOLY SHIT! YOU ARE LATE FOR WORK!

>Triple S at the speed of sound.

>Maybe you shouldn't have wiped at the speed of sound.

>No time for breakfast. Gotta get to Apple Acres now!

>You aren't really hungry anyway. In fact, you kinda feel full.

>If you are lucky and run fast enough you might not even run into...

>Oh yeah. That's right. Fluttershy dumped you yesterday.

>Wait. The fuck are you saying. You two weren't a thing.

>Yet, when you open your door this morning, a part of you feels empty.

*sigh* Better get used to this.

>You walk off to work. Not really caring that you are late anymore.

>Fluttershy seems to be plaguing your thoughts, or at least what little good memories you had of her plague your thoughts.

>Maybe you shouldn't have been so mean yesterday.

>Entering the Apple's farm, you decide that after work you will try to make things better with Fluttershy.

>A hard day's work will be able to get your mind off of that douchebag for a little while.

>"Great job Mous! Let's grab the next field."

>Wait. What.

>"Thanks Applejack. This job is a piece of cake! I'm just happy you can help me earn some bits."

>"No problem partner. Thats what friends are for."

"Hey Applejack. Mous."

>You refuse to look at the only other human in this world.

>"Bout time ya showed up sleepy head! Thank goodness ah got Mous here to help pick up the slack."

"My bad. I had a rough night."

>"That's a shame, cause my night was great. Didn't get too much sleep."

"Why don't we just get to work."

>Normally the hard work gets you enough of a workout, but today your head isn't in it.

>By the time you clean out one tree, Mous completes two.

"You are going to tire yourself out if you keep that pace."

>"You kiddin me? I'm on easy mode."

>A monkey couldn't swing from branch to branch faster than his speed.

>He cleans out a tree almost as fast as Applejack bucks a fresh one.

>Hours pass. You are exhausted and hungry.

>Mous hasn't even broke a sweat.

>"Well boys, payday! Come'ere Mous, I'll give you a bit of an advance so you can get started."

>Advance?

>"Thanks Applejack, see you tomorrow! Can't keep Shy waiting!"

>He shoots a wink towards you.

>You make a fist. Daring him to start something.

>"Anon, ah think we need to talk."

"Well, uh, okay Applejack. Whats up."

>"It's about your performance the last few days. You aren't workin at your normal pace."

"Sorry Applejack, I've just had a lot on my mind lately. I'll pick up the pace. I promise."

>A lot is an overstatement.

>The only thing on your mind right now is Fluttershy and making amends.

>"Well, here's the problem partner. I can't keep two workers fer forever."

>You lose your breath for a second.

>"Ah know you've been here a long time, but ah need you to pull yourself together now."

>You nod.

>This is it.

>"I'm gonna keep your pay for today, but that's because tomorrow is your last shot."

>Mous is slowly trying to take everything dear to you.

>"Y'all decide if it's yer last paycheck. Ah hope it won't be."

>You won't let him.

"I understand Applejack. I'll be on my A-game tomorrow."

>"Thanks Anon."

>You head back towards Ponyville, thinking out a plan for how to make amends with Fluttershy and keep your job.

>Maybe Twilight would have some good advice?

>Probably not. She is too busy trying to learn and experiment with her new princess powers.

>There is always taking to Pinkie again.

>Plus you should probably apologize about the cake yesterday.

>But then again, you would hate to bother her with all of your troubles.

>Rainbow Dash is at the Wonderbolt Academy this week, so that's out of the question.

>Which leaves, Rarity.

>You could go to her shop to get fitted with a new outfit, and ask for advice in the process.

>It seems like a great idea.

>But then again, she does love to pass around rumors. Could you really trust her?

>Do you really have a choice?

The Boutique it is.

>*knock-knock*

>"We're closed for today!"

"Even for a friend?"

>The door opens revealing the element of generosity with a wide smile.

>"Oh Anon come in! Come in! What can I do for you? You so rarely visit, I'm guessing you need new clothes?"

"Yeah if you don't mind, but I got something else I'd like to talk to you about too."

>"Oh? Do tell. Do tell. Oh! I had this most magnificent idea for an outfit for you today. I've been experimenting with leather and denim and winter is coming up, so I thought I-"

"It's about Fluttershy."

>She becomes quiet, and continues to grab more materials from her workroom.

>Maybe this wasn't a good idea.

>She reenters the fitting room and begins drawing her ideas.

>"Go on."

"Well. I'm assuming that you heard about what happened yesterday."

>"Which part Anon, you must be more specific. Could you get on the fitting platform? I'm almost done sketching this out."

>You step onto the platform.

"Well, about Fluttershy... losing interest in me."

>"You mean breaking up with you."

*Sigh* "Yes."

>"Then you admit it."

"Yes. Fine. We broke up."

>"Good. That's the first step to recovery Anon."

>These fucking ponies. Whatever. Just play along.

"Well. I'm wondering if I should talk to her and try and make things better."

>Suddenly a roll of denim, under Rarity's magic, wraps around your legs and begins to form a new pair of jeans.

>"Why do you want to do that Anon?"

"I've just been thinking and, well, maybe I was a little hard on her. I could have been better to her."

>"Now are you doing this because she broke up with you, or because she is hanging around with Mous?"

>Ouch. Rarity knew all the right questions.

>"Shirt off please?"

"Sure."

>You take off your shirt to show off your muscled physique. Rarity blushes.

>This will just take a second.

>A roll of cotton wraps around your arms and midsection, magically sewing a new t-shirt.

>"Well?"

"A little of both honestly. I miss her being around all the time. I feel like I lost a good friend."

>What the hell are you saying.

>Remember when she pissed on your door to see if watersports were your fetish?

>Remember when she shoved Twinkies up her asshole to see if shitting food was your fetish?

>Remember how she would come to see you every day?

>Remember when she gave you that hug the first day that you came to Equestria? When you needed moral support the most?

>Remember how she always cared for you? Even when you got hurt due to her fetish attempts?

>It was always her that took you to the hospital.

>Wait! WHAT THE HELL.

>"Are you sure you aren't just jealous?"

"No! I'm not just jealous Rarity."

>"It sounds to me like you might be jealous."

>She wraps black leather around you, fitting for a leather jacket.

>"This jacket is going to take a while to get done, since I haven't done one of these for a human. It'll be ready tomorrow morning."

"I'm not jealous."

>"If you aren't jealous, then go talk things through with Fluttershy, but if you are, stay away."

"Fine. Thanks."

>"I mean it Anon."

>She stares bullets at you, and her once gentle voice now becomes hard and serious.

>"I haven't seen Fluttershy this happy before. I don't want you to go breaking her heart or ruining her chances with Mous."

>Ouch.

>"At least he actually loves her."

"Who said I didn't love her."

>"You did. All the time. Every day."

>The words burn on the inside.

>Maybe she really did listen to you.

>"It tore me up to listen to her cry. Every time about you not loving her as she did for you. I won't allow you to do that to her again."

"Then I'm going to go set things straight."

>"Remember my words Anon. Your jacket will be ready at 7am."

"Great. Work isn't till 9, and it will be cold."

>You head out the door

"Thanks Rarity."

>"I didn't do a thing Anon."

"I know."

>You jog towards Fluttershy's Cottage.

>What are you going to say?

>Guess you will figure that out when the time comes.

>All that matters is setting things right.

>When you approach the cottage the lights are on and the moon is starting to come out.

>So much for getting a good night's sleep.

>Before you knock on the door, you have one last chance to go back.

>You stop and ponder leaving for a moment.

>No fucking way.

>*knock-knock*

>The door immediately swings open to show an excited Fluttershy.

>Your heart skips a beat.

>"Oh thank goodness you are back Mous! I was beginning to get worried and-"

>She cuts off her words when she sees your face and not Mous.

>"Oh, hi Anon. Was there something you needed? Otherwise it's late... um... if you don't mind."

>Your happy energy and confidence drain from you.

"Yeah, um, I wanted to talk to you about something."

>Her expression becomes exasperated and her tone angry.

>"About what? I'm sorry Anon, but I thought you were the one that said they needed time."

>This little pony sure knew how to verbally bitch-slap you.

"I just. I feel like I'm the one that should apologize. I never really treated you right. You were so kind to me and only wanted to make me happy.

>She stares at you expecting more.

"... but I was an asshole. I kicked you off my doorstep, threw you out windows, made you face some of your worst fears-

>"Humiliated myself."

".. yes, and humiliate yourself."

>"Get to the point, Anon."

>Now or never.

"I just wanted to say I'm sorry and see if there was anyway we could return to normal?"

>Her face begins to become pink.

>And pinker... and pinker.

>Oh wait. That might be the darkness playing tricks on you. Thats red.

>"How dare you."

>You take a step back.

>"How DARE you!"

>She flies in the air above you.

>"I work hard for MONTHS to try and make you love me the way I loved you, and now when I finally found the special somepony of my dreams, you think you can walk over here on two legs and ask for me back!"

>Time seems to freeze.

>"How DARE you not think about what I may want. How DARE you ask for me back after everything I've done for you."

>Guilt rises from your stomach to the back of your throat, destroying your ability to talk.

>"Lastly.... How... How dare you..." *sniff*

>Guilt turns to sadness as she fights crying.

>"How dare you play with my emotions that way. Rarity had me convinced that you would never love me. I still tried so hard for you. I tried. SO. HARD."

>You open your mouth, but words don't come.

>"Now you come here, and play with my emotions like they are a filly's plaything! Even when I have somepony who really loves me."

>She has nearly broken down into tears, she lands on the ground back inside the cottage.

>"Well I'll put this in words I'm sure you will understand Anon."

>She stares directly into your soul. For the first time, you see the deep gentle person deep inside her.

>The person you loved.

>The person you destroyed.

>"We were never a thing."

>The door slams in your face, and crushes all reality around you.

>Only one other sound fills the space around you.

>Fluttershy's deep sobs, which travel deeper into her house, until they are gone.

>Only silence envelops you, the landscape only lit by the pale full moon.

>You fall to you knees.

>"Great job Asshole."

>You turn around to see him.

>"Now I'm probably not getting any tonight."

>Your numbness intensifies, and thoughts and words become automatic.

"You know what. Fuck you."

>You get on your feet and walk towards the sack of shit.

"If you really cared, you would be inside taking care of her right now."

>"You;re right, and I'm right here. What do you think that means Anon?"

"Fuck you."

>"No thanks, but I'm sure I can tell you how I fucked her."

"That is IT, asshole!"

>"Hey buddy, you missed your chance. Now, it's my turn."

>You charge towards him, fists extended, ready to destroy him.

>A purple barrier separates you and him.

"WHAT THE FUCK."

>"Thank you for your tip Rarity."

>"No problem Twilight. I'm going to head inside and see how she is doing."

>No longer shrouded by night, Princess Twilight and Rarity emerge from the darkness.

>Fucking unicorn magic.

>"As for you two humans. I can't have you hurting each other. At least not this way."

>You stare at the only pony keeping you from attacking your enemy.

"Go on."

>"I understand that you two are fighting to have the same job, same marefriend, and even the same residence from the mayor."

>"Oh yeah, about that Anon. Did you get your eviction notice?"

"FUCK YOU."

>You pound as hard as you can against Twilight's purple barrier, but it only hurts your hand.

>"I can allow you two to fight only on one condition."

>You stare at her.

>If looks could kill, she would be on fire.

>"The loser must be subject to my new teleportation spell. It should return the loser to Earth."

>Your answer is pure reflex.

"I'm in."

>You look to your opponent with murder in your eyes.

>"I accept the challenge."

>"Fair enough. I will see you two at 7:30am outside the library. Now go home Anon. Don't try anything funny."

>You walk home. Never so determined about something in your life.

>You will fight.

>You will win.

 

>You are Fluttershy

>You just finished drying your eyes with Rarity.

>Twilight enters your cottage.

"Did... Did he?"

>"Yes."

>You look to the floor.

"Were is Mous?"

>Twilight sighs deeply.

>"He will stay with me tonight."

"I hope he wasn't too hard on Anon."

>"He said what he needed to. I heard it all. Anon will be there, and he is going to fight hard."

"I don't know if I want this Twilight."

>Rarity and Twilight look at you questioningly

"I just... I just don't want Anon to get hurt."

>Twilight nods to you and smiles.

>"You should have seen him out there tonight. He almost knocked down my barrier. I think he will be fine."

"That's good. I think I better get some sleep girls. It's going to be a hard night."

>You see your friends out of your cottage and head upstairs to bed.

>Getting under the covers, you look to where Mous laid last night.

>He wasn't Anon, but he was nice, and wasn't so difficult.

>You weren't really even interested in Mous. He didn't feel genuine. You just imagined he was Anon.

>He was cold, and distant. Not like your Anon.

>You just hope that this ordeal turns out alright.

>You hope it turns out as you have hoped.