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My Funny Valentine

By: Slasher_Science on Jun 30th, 2013  |  syntax: None  |  size: 3.75 KB  |  hits: 103  |  expires: Never
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  1. "Scotch. On the rocks."
  2. >The bar tender says nothing and pours you your drink.
  3. >The song on the jukebox changes.
  4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8skY3y4A0o&feature=youtube_gdata_player
  5. >You light a smoke.
  6. >Lights dim.
  7. >A mare leaves with her date.
  8. >The only ones left are an older stallion and yourself.
  9. >Strangers and stragglers at a bar.
  10. >Celebrating a mockery of a holiday.
  11. >You take a sip of your liquor.
  12. >Ice clinks.
  13. >It burns all the way down.
  14. >Same as always.
  15. >The bar tender places an ash tray next to your elbow along with a coaster.
  16. >Upside down.
  17. >Next drink is on the house.
  18. >You tip your head to him and ash.
  19. >Valentines Day had never been a big deal to you before.
  20. >Never had you spent it alone.
  21. >There had always been prospects.
  22. >Human women.
  23. >That's why you hid all day.
  24. >Avoiding the happy couples.
  25. "My funny Valentine..."
  26. >The scotch is gone.
  27. >Some ash falls into the ice.
  28. >He places a fresh drink in front of you.
  29. >Retracts the coaster.
  30. >You look up at the smoky ceiling with the dim lights.
  31. >The stranger leaves.
  32. "Stay little Valentine, stay."
  33. >The last straggler of strangers at a bar.
  34. >You take another drink.
  35. >It burns all the way down.
  36. >Another drag.
  37. >Burns it's way down.
  38. "Each day is Valentines day..."
  39.  
  40.  
  41. >Jazz always did make you feel better.
  42. >Another scotch.
  43. >Another cigarette.
  44. >Life is not so bad.
  45. >The lights have gone out.
  46. >"Looks like it's just you and I for the rest of the night Anon."
  47. >Another coaster.
  48. >He pours himself Wild Turkey.
  49. "Cheers."
  50. >"Cheers."
  51. >You both drink.
  52. >He goes back to cleaning wine glasses.
  53. >The door opens and you both look over.
  54. >A mare walks in.
  55. >She sits beside you.
  56. >"Wine please? White."
  57. >You slide your spare coaster in front of her.
  58. "First one's free, Fluttershy."
  59. >She blushes and smiles a little.
  60. >"Thank you Anon. What are you doing all alone at the bar on Hearts and Hooves day?"
  61. >That's right, they call it that.
  62. >They probably don't get the title of the song you supplied for the jukebox.
  63. >Just like they don't understand your actions.
  64. "I could ask you the same thing."
  65. >"White for the lady."
  66. >"You could but I a-asked first."
  67. >The cigarette goes out and you smile.
  68. "You're right. I'm just, enjoying a peaceful night."
  69. >She sips her wine.
  70. >"Ah, it burns..."
  71. >Funny little mare.
  72. >She's not a drinker.
  73. "So what's your story?"
  74. >The song fills a momentary silence.
  75. >"I, was at home. Bored. I was wondering if you were enjoying your first holiday in Equestria."
  76. >You drink.
  77. "Sounds kinda sad."
  78. >"Yeah..."
  79.  
  80.  
  81. >The only lights come from behind the bottles at the bar.
  82. >The jukebox.
  83. >And the exit signs.
  84. >Fluttershy glances at you in the dark.
  85. >The dim setting makes her look mysterious.
  86. >A timid silhouette.
  87. "Is your figure less than greek? Is your mouth a little weak?"
  88. >The song has repeated itself.
  89. >Fluttershy takes a drink.
  90. >"I like this song Anon. It's relaxing."
  91. >You light another cigarette.
  92. "I like it too. I brought it from home."
  93. >Her ears adjust to take in more of the sound dripping from the speakers.
  94. >"It's a little sad though."
  95. >Maybe.
  96. >You're not a good judge of melancholy.
  97. "Is it really?"
  98. >She nods and closes her eyes.
  99. >Her gentle humming reaches your ears.
  100. >You drink.
  101. >It stopped burning two drinks ago.
  102. >Ice clinks.
  103. >You put a hand on Fluttershy's hoof.
  104. "It might be sad. Isn't it relaxing?"
  105. >She follows you to the middle of the bar.
  106. >The song repeats again.
  107. >You hold her up and begin to move.
  108. >The bar tender flips the sign to closed on the door.
  109. >And lets the two of you dance.
  110. >"Anon, you seem d-different tonight."
  111. >She's right.
  112. >You laugh.
  113. "I could say the same to you, Fluttershy."
  114.  
  115. >A trumpet can be heard playing faintly from the dark bar somewhere in Ponyville.
  116. >On a peaceful night
  117. >A man dances with his funny Valentine.