- >Day 3 of Gilda Watch
- >If you could even call it that
- >You hadn't seen Gilda since she 'confronted' you
- >Either she's planning something big, or Dash hasn't let her out of her sight
- >Probably the later
- >Chuckling, you climb out of bed and start your morning routine
- >After putting the breakfast dishes in the sink, you walk out the front door and into the sunshine
- >Suddenly, your groggy brain remembers something
- >Didn't Fluttershy say she needed help over at her cottage the other day?
- >Flutters is usually pretty reserved about her animals
- >Hope she's okay
- ...
- >On the way to the cottage, you have that familiar sensation you had that night in the fields
- >Looking up through the dense trees, you try to find any sign of Gilda
- >Nothing
- >Heh. You left the safety of town like an idiot
- >That was probably her plan all along; wait 'til you were alone and then...
- >Better pick up the pace
- >Soon, the humble little cottage came into view
- >Giving the door a little tap, you were quickly answered
- >"WH-WHO'S THERE?!"
- "It's just me, Flutters."
- >"A-Anon?"
- >The sound of many latches and locks being undone is heard from the other side of the door
- >A little teal eyes appeared from behind the it
- >"Oh, Anon! It IS you!"
- >She gave you a little hug
- >It was surprisingly tight
- "Oof! What's wrong, Flutters?"
- >Fluttershy retracted her hug and shrank back into her doorway
- >"G-Gilda..."
- "Gilda?!"
- >She gave a little squeak
- >"I-I haven's left my house after hearing s-she was back in town."
- >Can't blame her
- "Is that why you needed my help?"
- >She gave a little nod
- >"If you could go check on the critters out back, I'd really appreciate it."
- "Sure thing."
- >Walking to the back yard, you heard Fluttershy re-lock her door.
- >She must be more paranoid than you thought
- ...
- >Most of the animals back here were fine
- >The chickens need a little feed, so you grab the sack and pour a little in
- >Suddenly, you hear a familiar sound
- >Squelch, squelch, squelch, squelch
- >Cursing under your breath, you calmly finish pouring the food
- >Turning around, you see Gilda in all her dykey glory
- >"Well, well, well. Looks like the dweeb came out to play."
- >Alright, stay cool
- "Gilda! I was starting to worry you forgot me."
- >She obviously doesn't appreciate your sarcasm
- >"I told you you hadn't seen the last of me, dweeb."
- >She crosses her arms
- >"After I realized you weren't gonna leave that comfy little town, I had to do something."
- >A cruel grin formed on her lips
- >"So why I lured you out here."
- >Wait, what?
- "Wait, what?"
- >"Yep. You weren't giving me a clear shot, so I came over here and muscled your pushover friend."
- >No... Fluttershy would never...
- >"And I didn't even need to use force! Just took my boot off and she begged for mercy."
- >She shifted in her boots, causing that familiar sound
- >"So I had her call you over."
- >Gilda begins advancing on you
- >"Looks like she held up her end of the deal."
- >"Anon! I'm so sorry!"
- >Benedict Flutters shouts from the window
- >"Quiet!"
- >With an 'eep', the window slams shut
- >"Now get ready, dweeb."
- >Your heart starts thumping, and the blush was on its way
- "C-Can't we talk about this?"
- >She ignored you and kept walking
- "I got bits... Is 30 enough?"
- >"Nope."
- "50?"
- >Gilda pushes you to the ground
- "75? 100?"
- >Her giant boot is brought to rest on your chest
- >Squelch
- >The stench wafted towards your nose
- >You take a little whiff and immediately cough
- >Sharp old cheese, vinegar, and leather was the only way to describe it
- >Gilda smiles down at you
- >"Like it? I've had to run around with Dash all day."
- >Reaching down, she begins unlacing her boots
- >"Now you get to enjoy the fruits of my labor."
- >Your heart was almost leaping out of your chest as the string slowly unraveled
- >Just as the last knot comes loose, a voice rings through the woods
- >"Gilllllda!"
- >Hearing her name, she quickly glances around
- >"Dash?! Shit! Thought I ditched her!"
- >She looks down at you
- >"Hurry, get up!"
- >Yanking you to your feet, Gilda begins dusting you off
- >Just in time too, as Dash rounds the corner of Flutters' cottage
- >"Gilda! You gotta quit flaking on me like this! You promised you'd check out my Wonderbolts uniform!"
- >"Oh yeah... just had to say hello to this dwee- I mean Anon."
- >Dash casually glances over at you
- >"Oh hey, Anon."
- "Hey Dash."
- >"Now c'mon! This will be the last thing I show you. Promise."
- >Gilda let out a sigh
- >"Alright Dash, last thing."
- >"Yeah! Savin' the best for last!"
- >Dash begins marching happily back to town
- >Gilda angrily jabs her finger into your chest.
- >"This was the first and last time you're getting away from me. I promise: you WILL be mine next time."
- >She turns and quickly runs after Dash
- >THUD
- >"Anon!"
- >Fluttershy rushes over and embraces you
- >"Please! I'm so sorry! Did she hurt you?! This is all my fault!"
- >Tears start welling in her eyes
- >"Gilda came and... the smell was just so awful..."
- >Her teal eyes beg for forgiveness
- >"You understand what I had to do right? Please... don't be mad."
- "Shh... I don't blame you."
- >You gently rub her shoulder
- >"But w-why did Gilda want to see you?"
- "I, uh, don't know. But I promise you won't be involved anymore."
- >With a sigh, Flutters releases your torso
- >You turn to leave but are stopped by Fluttersy grabbing your wrist
- >"Anon, if there's anything I could do, please let me know. I still feel awful about tricking you."
- >Looking down, you see Fluttershy is wearing her simple green sandals she wears everyday
- >A dark imprint from the dirt and sweat can be see around her toes
- >You must have stared too long, as Flutters speaks up
- >"Um, Anon, I don't mean to be a bother, but you've been staring at my... um... feet."
- >Feeling the blood rush to your cheeks, you quickly look up at her teal eyes
- >She had an even deeper blush
- "Er, sorry. Fluttershy... I was just thinking of what you could do for me."
- >"Oh yes. So?"
- >This is going to be difficult
- >Flutters is a timid girl
- >You can't just tell her you want her feet
- >Thinking back to that night with Pank and Epul, you get an idea
- "Fluttershy, I'd like to... give you a foot massage."
- >Her teal orbs became teal pinpricks covered by pink strands
- >"W-W-What? W-Why? I said I'd do s-something for YOU..."
- "T-This IS for me. Rubbing a pretty girl's feet is very therapeutic for me."
- >Smooth
- >Her blush deepens and she giggles shyly
- >"O-Oh my~... Well, I couldn't deny such a request..."
- >Fluttershy leads you into her cottage
- >Both of you sit down as she kicks off her sandals
- >Swinging her legs around, her feet come to rest on your leg
- >"W-Whenever you're ready, Anon."
- >Flutters' feet were actually pretty large for such a dainty girl
- >Not as big as AJ's, though
- >Snapping out of the trance her peds had you in, you begin the massage
- >You take her right foot in your hand and begin kneading her arch
- >The second your thumbs make contact, she squeals
- >"I'm sorry, that tickles."
- >HNNNG
- >The massage continues with Fluttershy getting more comfortable and relaxed
- >Eventually, she is lying on her back, head on the armrest, and humming a soft tune with her eyes closed
- >"Oh, Anon. This feels wonderful."
- >You feel pretty wonderful, too
- >Flutters stretches a little, causing her big toe to press into your stomach,
- >You jump a little from the sensation
- >"Oh, did I hurt you?"
- "Nah. Just kinda tickled."
- >She smiles and pokes you with her toes again
- >You squeal and shift your body away
- >C-C'mon, quit!"
- >"Hee hee, sorry. Couldn't resist."
- >She places her foot back into your lap
- >This continues for a while until Flutters looks over at her clock
- >"Oh. It's getting rather late. And with Gilda gone, I need to run some errands."
- >She lifts her feet off you and slips them back into her sandals
- >Slightly dissappointed, you follow her over to her door
- >Kinda wish she let you have some fun with her feet
- >But that's probably too much too ask from such a shy girl
- >At least that tickle she gave you was something
- >Flutters and you walk out the door
- >After locking it in several places, she turns and gives you a hug
- >"Hmm, we'll have to do that again sometime."
- >Her shyness quickly returned as she released you and blushed
- >"I mean... if that's okay with you."
- >You respond with your own blush
- "I'd love to."
- >Fluttershy turns to leave, but turns back and gives you a quick peck on the cheek before running off
- >With a big, goofy grin on your face, you head back to town
- >The walk was uneventful
- >No ambushes from Gilda like she promised
- >Dash was probably still showing off her stuff
- >Heh, "stuff"
- >You were too distracted by your thoughts to notice your sleeve snag on a branch
- >RIP
- "Ugh, damn... Rarity's gonna kill me..."
- >Destination: Carousel Boutique
- >ETA: 15 minutes
- ...
- >You approach the lair of the diva and ring the doorbell
- >It's a literal bell
- >"Coming~!"
- >Rarity's voice rings through the boutique
- >The door opens revealing the fashionista herself, albeit with her eyes closed
- >"Welcome to Carousel Boutique, where everything is sleek, chic, and magnifique!"
- >She opens her eyes
- >"Oh! Anonymous, darling! I wasn't expecting you. Come in, come in."
- >Rarity gestures you in
- >She takes a seat and you do the same
- >"So what brings you by, Anonymous?"
- "Oh, I just kinda, y'know, ripped my shirt..."
- >You lift up your arm for emphasis
- >Rarity examines the tear
- >"Oh, is that all? Not a problem, dear! I'll have this sewn up by tomorrow! Just let me check to see if I have any matching fabric."
- >As she leaves, you hear a thud coming from upstairs
- >"Dangit, Scootaloo! Stop!"
- >Sounds like Rarara's babysitting again
- >Curiosity gets the better of you
- >Reaching the top of the staircase, you open the door into Rarity's studio
- >Scootaloo was sitting on top of Applebloom, trying to keep her down
- >"Scootaloo, get OFF!"
- >"Not until you take it back!"
- >"NggNO!"
- >Meanwhile, Sweetie was trying to break up the tussle
- >"Guys, they're BOTH awesome! Please stop!"
- >It appears they still haven't seen you yet
- "Girls? What's going on here?"
- >"Oh, Mister Anon!"
- >Sweetie Belle rushes over to you
- >"W-What are you doing here?"
- "I came by to have Rarity stitch up my shirt. What are YOU doing?"
- >Scoots speaks up
- >"Applebloom here thinks her sister could beat up Rainbow Dash!"
- >"'Cause she can!"
- >"No she can't, and you're gonna take that back!"
- >"No!"
- >"Fine then."
- >With a smug smirk, Scootaloo lifted her left socked foot and pressed it into Bloom's face
- >"AAAAHMPH!"
- >Sweetie gave you a look that said "please help"
- "Alright girls, break it up."
- >You walk over and pick up Scoots by the pits, easily lifting her off Applebloom
- >"Grr! Lemme go!"
- >Sweetie helps Bloom up as Scootaloo kicks her little legs
- >"I said let go!"
- >One of her kicks connects with your stomach, stunning you long enough for her to wiggle free
- "THAT'S ENOUGH!"
- >The loudness of your voice surprised even you
- "Ahem. Girls? Would you please tell me what happened?"
- >Scootaloo pointed at AB
- >"Applebloom was going on about how Applejack could beat up anyone, including Rainbow Dash!"
- >"Tha's 'cause she can, Scoots. She even beat you up, right, Mister Anon?"
- "Wha?"
- >"Mah sister was gigglin' about how she had you at 'er feet th'other night."
- >Oh
- >"That means she beat'cha, right?"
- "Listen girls. There will be many times in life where someone disagrees with you. But that doesn't mean you get to hit them until they do. Understand?"
- >Scoots hangs her head
- >"Yes, Mister Anon..."
- "Good. Now what do you say to Applebloom?"
- >Scootaloo mumbles an apology
- >Good enough
- "Now let's get you three downstairs and some snacks."
- >The four of you turn around and who do you see?
- >Rarity with her arms crossed
- >"Were you three fighting... in my STUDIO?"
- >"N-No! We were-"
- >"Sweetie. Downstairs. Now."
- >The three friends form a line and walk downstairs
- >"Honestly. I leave theme for one minute..."
- >Rarity walks straight past you and examines her sowing machine
- >"If they broke anything..."
- >She appears relieved and turns to face you
- >"My, my Anonymous. You've never told me you were so good with kids."
- "I never really knew myself."
- >"Hmm. Maybe my parents should ask YOU to sit next time."
- >...great
- >Rarity bends down to pick up some fabric that fell from the shelf
- >As she does so, you get a good view of her sole lifting from her pumps
- >"But I'm uncertain about one thing. What was dear Applebloom talking about?"
- "Hmm?"
- >"Oh you know. Something about Applejack and... feet?"
- >Shit, how long was she standing there?
- >Well, this IS Rarity
- >She can probably tell someone has a kink from a mile away
- >Might as well come clean
- >Maybe she'd appreciate the... honesty about Applejack
- >Hue
- "Okay, it started when..."
- >"I mean, seriously Anonymous. Applejack? That frump? I know she has that 'rustic charm', but you need a real woman to satisfy your little 'interest'."
- "C'mon, Applejack's not- Wait, so you mean...?"
- >"Of course I've known! For quite some time now, in fact."
- >Rarity sees the horror on your face and titters
- >"Honestly, Anonymous, the way your eyes wander, I'm surprised the whole town doesn't know! Of course, I AM keen on these matters more than most."
- "So I guess I'm gonna be the latest gossip?"
- >She feigns a gasp
- >"Moi? A gossip? Never! Just know that you're not being very subtle."
- "Well, uh, thanks."
- >Rarity began walking towards you
- >"No trouble, darling. Also know that I am not one to be ordered. If you aim to use me for your... hmm... "perversions", it WILL be under MY terms. Am I clear?"
- "Y-Yes, ma'am."
- >Wait, did you just say that?
- >"Excellent! Now then, I believe I have some work to attend to."
- >Walking downstairs, you see Sweetie sitting at the table
- >"Mister Anon! Where are you going?!"
- "Uh, home, I thought."
- >"Don't you want to stay... as a witness?"
- "Heh, Rarity's not going to kill you. Say, where's your friends?"
- >"Oh, they went home."
- >She kicked her dangling legs
- >She was wearing clean, white socks with pink at the heel and toes
- >Don't you dare start...
- >"Mister Anon?"
- "Huh? Oh yeah! Don't worry, Sweets, I told Rarity you didn't start the fight. You're not in trouble."
- >"Wow, Really?!"
- >Actually, you didn't say anything to Rarity
- "Yep."
- >"Thank you thank you thank you!"
- >She jumps up and hugs your leg
- >Little too close to your...
- "Heh, yeah... You can let go now."
- >"Oh sorry."
- >You give Sweetie a wave and walk out the door
- >"Wow... he's so dreamy..."
- >"Who's dreamy?"
- >Rarity asks, nearing the bottom step
- >"Er, um, that member of that one boy band!"
- >"Sweetie, you have got to find better taste in music."