Title: Heartless 1: It Begins Author: scrabhunter Pastebin link: http://pastebin.com/b8PkNwHE First Edit: Friday 23rd of November 2012 11:03:27 PM CDT Last Edit: Friday 23rd of November 2012 11:03:27 PM CDT >Day 'IT'S HAPPENING' in Equestria. >You're so sick and tired of this >You just got done dealing with another one of Fluttershy's absurd stabs at guessing your fetish >In all honesty, you probably could have gone the rest of your life without knowing how many eggs she could fit in her marehood. *shudder* >But that's fine. >It's okay >Today is the last day that fucking pegasus is going to harrass you >By this time next week, Fluttershy will no longer be your problem >Ever >And this thought sits uncomfortably in your mind >As much as you're giddy over the thought of finally ending these months of abuse, you still feel bad >I mean, she WAS your best friend for the longest while..... >No >This behaviour is inexcusable >And it'll all be over soon >You hum quietly as you rinse out the largest, heaviest vase you own >Tomorrow is going to be eventful       *Eight months ago* >Cider Squeezin' Season at Sweet Apple Acres >Even before you were trasported to Equestria, you loved hard cider >It was your alcohol of choice, and when you found out that not only did the Apples make it, but it was the best cider in the kingdom..... >Well, let's just say you started saving your bits >To celebrate the first day of cider season, you bought the first barrel Applejack pulled out >You planned on getting thouroughly sloshed with your friends that night >Long story short, you did >And how >Applejack, Rainbow, and Pinkie were matching you drink for drink >Due to the size difference, though, your drinks were three times theirs >It seemed to be fair, though;  all four of you were about the same level of inebriated >Rarity and Twilight were taking it slower, laughing at the four of you getting more and more drunk >Fluttershy just sat there next to you with what seemed to be the same cup of cider the whole night >Everyone was having fun, and gradually started getting louder and sloppier >You decided to stop matching drinks when Pinkie puked in Applejack's hat >Applejack was pissed, but as the saying goes, comedy is tragedy happening to someone else >And that was REALLY tragic for Applejack       >As the party wound down, candy horses started passing out on your couch and floor >For some reason, Rainbow decided it was a good idea to sleep in the chandelier >As everyone assumes the Irish Yoga positions, the only two left up are you and Fluttershy >It's not terrible, because she's your best friend, and the one who introduced you to the rest of her friends >You start talking about everything and nothing, as drunks are wont to do >You're still pretty hammered, and decide you want to pet her while you're talking >You pull her onto your lap and begin running your fingers through her hair while continuing conversation >She lets out an *eep*, but then relaxes >She seems to enjoy this, and you're fine with it >You're a cuddly drunk >And so, you start cuddling with her >She's giggling and obviously having the time of her life >You start tickling her, and she tries to stop you, but not very hard >It seems she loves the attention >As you're tickling her, a thought hits you >You stop, and she looks at you, confused >That look of confusion quickly turns to surprise as you both find your mouth on hers >It's then your turn to be surprised when she returns the kiss >She returns that kiss HARD >She kisses you like she'll die without it >On a normal day, this would raise an alarm, but FUCK IT YOU'RE SHITFACED >And it feels really good >.....Until you burp up stale cider/bile smell in her mouth right before passing out on her >Because you're just the CLASSIEST of drunks       *Next morning, but still eight months ago* >There's groaning coming from everywhere around your house >It seems that everyone feels as hungover as you do >Well, most everyone >Twilight won't stop talking about how she doesn't regret pacing herself with a glass of water in between each drink because hangovers are caused by dehydration and it's important to... Twilight >She looks at you We know Stop talking >There's a chorus of groans in the affirmative and Twilight stops talking >'Hey there mister' >The quietest voice in Equestria is apparently the only sound that doesn't send your head into hate spasms >You open your eyes to see ButterHush an inch away from you with a contented smile on her face *PROCESSING* *PROCESSING* >Uh oh.... 'Uhm, Fluttershy, we didn't..... did we?' >'Oh, no.  Not yet.  You did tell me you loved me, though, and that's good enough for now' >She cuddles up closer to you >Oh no.... I actually said I loved you? >'Well, no, but you kissed me!  And I could tell you really like me!' >This is going to be bad       >Fluttershy's your first and best friend >You've never thought of her that way >I mean, you have nothing against p0nies, but.... >It'd be weird with Fluttershy Fluttershy, you know I like you.... >Her eyes widen and she starts grinning ...as a friend.... >Her face goes from happy to shock, then confusion ... and I respect our friendship too much to risk it on something like this.   I'm sorry, but I can't do this. >You seriously hope you didn't just introduce the concept of friendzoning to Equestria >Meanwhile, it takes her a full three seconds to react >But when she does.... >You immediately regret your decision >You've never personally witnessed a heart break before, but you're sure that doesn't describe it >Her heart is rending in front of you >Her eyes focus to small points, and her face shudders into a mask of despair >She sputters, but any words are lost as she sobs, hyperventilates, and dry heaves all at once. >You've been friendzoned before, but any sadness you felt is trivial compared to what this mare appears to be going through right now >Oh God, this is going horribly >Either she's been hiding these feelings from you for a while or she forms attatchments unnaturally fast >Being the Element of Kindness, it would make sense that she wouldn't have much experience with this >It seems her body can't process all the emotions she's going through at the same time >First through the breach are incredulity and anguish       >She's lost any sense of self awareness,  so when she finally does speak it's through a waterfall of tears and snot >'A-ANON!  I*hic*-I DON'T UNDERSTAND!  wHY WOULD *snrk* YOU KISS ME IF YOU DIDN'T *cough* IF YOU DIDN'T LOVE ME?!' >The throbbing ache in your head from her volume is barely noticed from the sympathy you have for her >She really did get a raw deal this time, and it's entirely your fault. I'm sorry, Fluttershy, I was really drunk and didn't know what I was doing It was a mistake >'A.... A mistake?' >She stops shrieking, but he voice is still laden with sorrow >'But..*snff*  But I thought.....  I thought you *hic* loved me....' >'Of course you d-d-don't.  *snff*  Fluttershy, you're so stupid.....' >You need to say something >Anything >To make this stop >Your heart can't take this anymore, you've emotionally destroyed this mare in less than two minutes >You take her hoof, trying to comfort her >She doesn't resist, but she's shaking like a leaf Fluttershy >She slowly looks up at you, trying to hold back tears and barely succeeding It's not that I'll NEVER like you like that.... >Woah, brain, hold up what are you doing .....It's just that I don't right now. >She calms down slightly       >'Really?' >It is true;  you don't DISLIKE her >You've just never thought about her as more than a friend >You know this is only a temporary fix, but it's the best you can do >And besides, it's future Anon's problem now >And seriously.  Fuck that guy Yes.  Just be patient. >She still seems upset, but she's calm enough to be stable for now >But then you see a determination in her eyes, as if something just cemented in her brain >You're not entirely sure you like it, but at least she's not hysterical >Meanwhile, her shrieking has disturbed the rest of the house >The other four p0nies are writhing on the ground in agony from the noise   >Fluttershy notices this and begins to apologize profusely, quickly tending to the hungover horses. >Things seem bad, but they could definitely be worse.