Anon/Fluttershy 8

>"My name's Pinkie Pie and you're new in town you know how I know because I know everypony in ponyville and I haven't seen you before so you must be new and thats why when you walked in I went *GASP* and got the most absolute fantastic idea to throw you a "Welcome to Ponyville" party so you can meet all kinds of new friends!"

>You giggled at Anon's face as he tried to comprehend what was happening just now.

>You had never told Pinkie Pie about Anon living with you. And that he had actually been here almost a week.

>You were a little afraid of the reaction she would have if she found out you've been keeping him a secret from everyone but Rarity.

>But today you were confident enough to introduce him to all of Ponyville.

>And what better way than a Pinkie Pie party?

>Anon is visibly trying to ignore Pinkie Pie.

>His eyes closed and hands to his ears.

>Pinkie Pie can't take the hint and continues to chat him up.

>Pinkie Pie eventually looks up to you and zips over.

>"Oh yeah! The berries!"

"We picked these for you this afternoon. They are fresh, I promise."

>"That's just super duper! Sugarcube Corner only takes the best ingredients it can get!"

>"So I'm sorry I can't give you more bits, but I can give you each a cake, pie, cupcake, cookie, or donut of your choice!"

"That would be wonderful Pinkie. What do you think Anon?"

>"Hey!"

>You watch Anon run out the door and the door slam behind him.

--

"Anon where are you going?"

>"Ooh maybe he found somepony to invite to his party!"

>All of a sudden Pinkie Pie started shaking violently.

>"P-p-pinkie s-s-sense is-s-s tingli-i-ing!" she stammered out.

>A full body shake?

>OH! You remember this!

>Something BIG is about to happen. A real doozy.

>But what could really happen now?

>There hasn't been a real danger in Equestria in a while.

>You look out the window and see a large crowd of ponies.

>Twilight is leading them.

>What's going on?

>Are they introducing themselves already? That wasn't part of the plan.

>Twilight crouched into a fighting stance, her horn glowing bright.

"Oh no... Anon!"

--

>You run over to the door and try to open it.

>Your momentum meets the unmoving door and you end up slamming into it.

"What's going on?"

>There's a magic aura about the door, holding it shut.

"Twilight!"

>You look out the window of the door and see Rainbow Dash and Applejack on the other side of Anon from the crowd.

"Rainbow Dash! Applejack! What's going on?"

>Pinkie had stopped shaking and ran up to the window.

>Her looks of excitement had turned into fear.

>She knew to trust her Pinkie Sense, as did you, and she knew even now that this was a very serious situation.

>"They can't hear you Fluttershy! We had to sound-proof Sugarcube Corner because of the noise complaints from all the parties. If we didn't then we couldn't host anymore parties here!"

>You started to pound on the door with all your might.

>No matter how hard you tried, the door wouldn't budge.

>You could only stare at Anon through the little window.

>Tears filled your eyes and there was nothing you could do to help Anon.

--

>All of a sudden Rainbow Dash rushed Anon with his back turned.

"Anon look out!"

>He couldn't hear you, but shouting at him made it feel as if you were helping.

>You gave a sigh of relief as Anon twirled around and managed to avoid Rainbow's hit, but he threw her right into the crowd.

>That is only going to make them more angry, even if he was acting in self-defense.

>Twilight was also hit and her magic on the door began to fade from losing her concentration.

>Your hard concentration on Anon prevents you from taking notice.

>"Wow did you see that!" cheered Pinkie.

>Anon rolled out of the way of Applejacks lasso and stood up.

>He gave you a second-long stare that seemed to last forever.

"Anon, no!"

>He broke the stare and bolted towards Applejack, jumping over her and took off from town.

>Twilight, Rainbow Dash, and Applejack took off after him.

>You finally took notice of the faded magic and began pounding on the door again.

"What's wrong! Pinkie the door's stuck!"

>Pinkie rushed over and unbolted the lock.

>You didn't care about the time your ignorance had just cost you.

>You had to follow the others and help Anon.

--

>You bursted through the doors of Sugarcube Corner and into the street.

>You heard the shouts of the ponies behind you.

>"Is that Fluttershy?"

>"She's alive!"

>"I thought the monster got her!"

>They thought Anon killed you?

>Did they not just see you walking through town with him?

>Did they even look inside Sugarcube Corner at all?

>There is no reason they should've missed you at all.

>You put it out of your mind.

>Right now Anon needs you help.

>You can hear the blasts of magic in the distance and can see a few small lightning bolts shoot up over the hills.

>And like that, you're off.

>At first it's a sprint but you spread your wings and jump into the air.

>You were never a strong flier, but that wasn't the case now.

>You took off with a speed to rival Rainbow Dash herself.

--

>You follow the sounds of magic blasts in the distance.

>They got really far in the short minute head start they got.

>You speed onward with all your might.

>You hear a loud crash and shouting.

"Oh no... Please Celestia, no!"

>Suddenly a large blast of electrical energy flashes into the sky.

>Your eyes grow wide with terror at the sight.

>What has Twilight done?

>That blast is large enough to cripple a small dragon, much less a fleshy human like Anonymous.

>It takes a minute, but you finally reach the area of the blast.

>You fall from the sky and slam into the ground.

>Twilight is speaking when you get there.

>"-but it just shrugged it off like it was nothing! Not even an adolescent dragon could've-"

>She is cut off and startled at your approach.

--

>"Fluttershy!" Twilight speaks up.

>"We thought you-"

"Where is he!"

>Twilight recoils at your volume.

"Where is Anonymous!"

>"Who? The monster?"

"He's not a monster!"

>Applejack speaks next.

>"Woah there sugarcube. Just calm down and-"

"WHERE IS HE!"

>Twilight looked towards where Anon had run off to.

>"He went that way. I think he was headed for the Everfree Forest."

>Oh no...

>You take off again, leaving Applejack and Twilight in shock.

>You didn't even recognize that Rainbow Dash was there.

>You left Twilight and Applejack to untangle Rainbow Dash.

>Anonymous is headed for the Everfree Forest.

>With luck you can rescue him before some monster gets to him first.

--

>You come across the outskirts of the Everfree Forest.

>You come to a stop at the edge of the forest and land on the ground.

>The dark and twisted trees loom over you.

>Trying to find Anonymous in this forest is going to be a real chore in itself.

>You can't just fly through it. The branches, vines, and fog would obscure your vision and get in your way far too often to be of any use.

>You are absolutely terrified of this place.

>But for Anon, you are willing to brave the horrors of this forest.

>As long as it brings you two back together, you're willing to put your own life in danger.

>For Anon.

>For your love.

 

"Anon! ... Anon!"

>It had been 4 hours now.

>Your shouts had become very tired and weak.

>Your muscles ached.

>The sun was starting to go down and the Everfree Forest is much more dangerous at night compared to the day.

>The thick foliage and fog made night come to the forest much sooner than outside the borders.

>You had to leave.

>As much as it killed you, you had to leave Anon for the night.

>You pray to Celestia the timber wolves don't get to him and that he makes it to your cottage during the night if he isn't there already.

--

>The moon had already risen by the time you got home.

>You run over the bridge, up the walk, and burst through the door.

"Anon! Anon are you here?"

>There was no reply.

>You went into the kitchen.

>Everything was how you left it this morning.

>You went out back.

>Anon's metal tub had not been touched.

>You walk down to the pond to check if he was down there.

>You had hoped to see him lying behind the weeping willow. But alas, he was not there.

>You slowly dragged yourself up to the house.

>Maybe he will come home in the night.

>You set out his quilt and pillow on the floor like you did the first night he left.

>You walk over to the window and look out, hoping to see him one last time, walking up to the house.

>You saw nothing in the darkness.

>The moon and the stars shone brightly tonight.

>You wonder if Anon is staring up at the sky tonight as well.

"Princess Luna, please watch over Anonymous tonight. Please keep him safe."

>A tear fell from you cheek onto the floor.

"Please..."

>You dragged yourself upstairs to your room.

>You threw yourself on the bed, not even trying to snuggle yourself in.

>You cried yourself asleep, alone for the first time in a while.

--

>The rooster crowed, signalling the sun had risen.

>You perk your ears up, raise your head, and bolt towards the door of your bedroom.

>Maybe Anon had come home last night!

>You race down the stairs with a large smile on your face, ready to face the love you had lost the night before.

>But alas, he was not here.

>The blanket and quilt had not been touched since.

>Your heart took a devastating blow just then.

>Your smiling falling from your face, your head drooping low.

 

>You didn't eat breakfast.

>You just sat on your couch.

>You didn't eat lunch.

>You got up to feed and tend to the animals.

>Some of the more aware ones took note of your depressed self and tried their best to make you happy.

>It didn't work.

>You went back inside and sat back down on the couch.

>You had not moved Anon's quilt or pillow.

>You did nothing all day.

>You skipped dinner.

>Night rolled around once again.

>Still no sign of Anon.

>You stayed up as long as you could, fighting hard to stay awake.

>You eventually passed out on the couch.

--

>Another day has come.

>You had slept through the rooster crow.

>It was almost noon by the time you woke up.

>Anon had still not come around.

>You get up and tend to the animals once again.

>You had missed breakfast again, and not eating at all the day before left your stomach growling furiously for something to eat.

>After you had finished feeding the animals, you went into the kitchen to fix something to eat.

>After much thought and consideration, you settle for waffles.

>You set a plate down on the table.

>You set your own plate down as well.

>You still do not feel like eating, but your stomach demands food.

>You nibble on your food as you stare at Anon's place at the the table.

>His waffles are getting cold.

>You recall the last time he was here for waffles.

>How adorable his syrup-soaked face was.

>His voracious appetite was always a pleasure to see fulfilled.

>How sastisfied he was after that wonderful breakfast.

>But today, you eat alone.

--

>You only stared at the ground at your hooves.

>Tears poured from your face.

>You couldn't stand to be without Anonymous.

>The tinkling of silverware on the plate in front of you caught your attention.

>Your ears perked up and you snapped your head up.

"Angel those aren't for you."

>Angel had climbed onto the table.

>A napkin was tied around his neck for a bib and he held a fork and knife in each hand.

>He continued to cut into the food in front of him.

>You repeat yourself, a little louder than before.

"Angel Bunny! That's Anonymous's breakfast!"

>The rabbit ignored you and brought a piece of waffle to its mouth.

>You brought your hooves up and slammed them onto the table.

"ANGEL BUNNY! THOSE ARE FOR ANONYMOUS!"

>In a blind fit of rage you slapped the fork from his hand and threw the plate off the table into the wall.

>He didn't care at all for Anonymous.

>Just because he thought Anonymous was gone, he would become the favorite again?

>Your face was that of pure anger.

>He backed down, surprised and frightened.

>He scampered out of the room and left you to your tears.

>You cried for Celestia knows how long.

>After you had calmed yourself, you cleaned up the mess off the floor and wall.

>You had just finished washing the dishes when there was a knock at the door.

--

"Anonymous!"

>You flew as quickly as possible and threw open the front door.

>What you found was much less pleasing than Anonymous.

>The rest of the mane 6 were there.

"What..."

>They were wondering how you were holding up as you had not come into town or even tried to talk to any of them.

>You invited them in and stood in the living room with them.

"How am I holding up? How am I holding up?!"

>Your anger was visibly growing and your guests were becoming very worried of your deteriorating condition.

>Twilight spoke.

>"Fluttershy you need to calm down and tell us what's wrong."

"Really? Are you really asking that right now? Are you blind or are you just stupid Twilight!"

>Twilight recoiled.

>All this anger...

>This is not the Element of Kindness they had known only a few days ago.

>Applejack had spoken next.

>"Sugarcube if your talkin' 'bout Anonymous, we did what we had ta do."

"And what exactly was that?"

>"He attacked you outside of Ponyville. He attacked us outside Sugarcube Corner!"

>Rainbow Dash spoke next.

>"Yeah Fluttershy! Just because you were able to tame him, doesn't mean he won't turn on one of us! If he attacked you, then he is sure to-"

>You threw a hoof and hit Rainbow Dash right in the cheek.

--

>You're not very strong, but the fact you struck her put everypony in shock.

"SHUT UP RAINBOW DASH!"

>The Fluttershy they have all known before was gone.

>Tears rained from your face.

>Rainbow Dash didn't say another word.

>"He was a wild beast Fluttershy. I know how much you love animals but you can't help but take care of even the dangerous ones. Remember the parasprites?"

>You and Rarity spoke up at the same time.

>"He is not a monster!"

"He is not a monster!"

>You were shocked to see how Rarity was standing up for Anonymous with you.

>"He is undoubtedly the most compassionate and talented gentlecolts I have ever had the pleasure of meeting." Rarity explained.

>"But he attacked us outside Sugarcube Corner!" retorted Applejack.

>"That's a lie!" shouted Pinkie Pie.

>She jumped in front of Applejack and stuck a hoof in her chest.

>"Your lying Applejack! I was standing there with Fluttershy and we saw the whole thing! Rainbow Dash attacked Anonymous first! He was only defending himself!"

>The room was now split.

>Rarity, Pinkie Pie, and yourself are on one side, defending Anonymous.

>Twilight, Applejack , and Rainbow Dash on the other, arguing against Anonymous.

--

"I think you three better go..."

>You didn't shout, but almost growled.

>Twilight, Applejack, and Rainbow Dash backed out the door.

>Rainbow Dash looked back as she walked out.

>You gave her the coldest dead-stare you could possibly muster at this time.

>She quickly turned her head and shut the door

 

>Twilight spoke softly to the other two.

>"This Anonymous is an obvious danger to Equestria."

>"No doubt," Applejack said. "Do ya'll see how he's corrupting our friends like that? What happened to the Element of Kindness?"

>Rainbow Dash brought a hoof to her cheek.

>"Tell me about it..." she muttered.

 

>"So darling, have you had any luck finding our dear Anonymous?" Rarity asked.

"No I haven't."

>You can feel yourself choking up again.

"After Twilight shot him, I followed him into the Everfree Forest."

>Pinkie Pie and Rarity gasped.

>Twilight shot him?

>And he thought the Everfree Forest was a good place to run?

"I searched for him until nightfall before I had to come home."

>Tears were starting to pool in your eyes.

"I thought maybe he would come back home so I set out his pillow and quilt for when he got back."

>You pointed to the makeshift bedroll on the floor.

"Except... *sniff* he never came back."

>You were now in a full on cascade of tears.

--

>Rarity and Pinkie Pie were also tearing up.

>Rarity led you to the couch and sat down with you.

>She gave you a hug, putting your face over her shoulder.

>She tried to offer what comfort she could.

>You were wiping your tears in her mane, but Rarity ignored it.

>Pinkie Pie sat on the floor in front of the two of you, just staring at the Anon's bed.

>She was probably more upset that she lost a potential friend and a chance for another party.

>But the fact that she was here now and that she defended Anon proved otherwise.

 

>You cried for a good long while.

>Rarity never let go and Pinkie Pie never left your side.

>Your stomach called out again.

>You barely touched your breakfast this morning before you washed the dishes.

>Rarity pulled you off her shoulder and gave a little smile.

>"Why darling, when was the last time you ate?"

>Pinkie Pie perked up immediately.

>"We need to get you some food, you silly filly!"

>And with that she disappeared into the kitchen.

>Thank Celestia you have friends who care as much as they do.

>But then you have the other friends...

>They have good intentions, but they are blinded by their prejudice and false assumptions to truly give Anon a chance.

>Or to see your true feelings for him...

--

>The night is coming once again.

>Pinkie Pie and Rarity had stayed with you to comfort you and make sure you actually ate something.

>Your heart-to-heart conversations continued until the sun was about to set.

>You gave a hug goodbye to Rarity and Pinkie Pie and went back to sit on your couch.

>Anon's bedroll was going to get dirty with everypony walking on it.

>You fold it up and place it on the edge of the couch.

>You then recall Anon's idea from earlier, and instead lay the quilt out over the couch.

>Heh... It really does look better like that.

 

>The night had come and the moon was out.

>You sat in the darkness alone.

>You recall the very few, but beautiful memories you have shared with Anon.

>The picnic, the willow tree, the berry picking...

>The tree you first met...

>You looked up to see the moonlight shining through the window.

>It fell directly on Anon's pack and guitar case.

>Without thinking, you got off the couch, grabbed the guitar case in your mouth, and left your house.

--

>The moon is truly beautiful tonight.

>It was full and shone brightly down on the sleeping world below it.

>The stars were plenty and clearly visible in this clear sky.

>There were no clouds or light pollution to keep this beauty hidden tonight.

>You were beginning to understand why Anonymous loved his night walks.

 

>Just like the first night he was here, you wandered down the road and into the country.

>There was no need for a lamp.

>The moon took care of any issues you could possibly have with the darkness.

>The memories of your time spent with Anonymous raced back into your mind.

>There is nopony else for you in this world, and you could not continue to live knowing Anonymous had been taken from you forever.

 

>You wandered for a good 30 minutes before that humble tree came into view.

>It stood against the night sky, defiant even against the hollow darkness.

>It bowed for nothing.

>Not the sun, rain, or snow.

>You dragged the guitar up the hill and settled down.

>You layed the case down and placed your head upon it.

>You started to cry again.

>But you heard a voice.

>A voice so familiar and sweet, there was nopony else it could possibly be...