Flutter By [Closed]

[RexDraco]

@SteelEagle

 

Discord was so excited! Today was a special day. No no it was not Tuesday Tea, but a much better and brand new day! With the come of many new friends and brand new games it was about time to have a fun new day to spend with his friend. With the brand new Animal Sanctuary Fluttershy was busier than usual. As much fun as Discord hand fluttering about the mare as she went about her chores and doing his best to circumvent any efforts she made to go about a robotic framework, he did feel it was about time they have another special day on the start of the weekend! He had hoped to christen the day Chaotic Friday, but it didn’t have quite the ring to it as Flutter By Day! Silly titles aside the spirit had proposed, in order to aide the mare to find the sometimes rare and curious things her animal friends needed, that he would take her shopping! Shopping around Ponyville seemed an easy task, but not everything she needed came to be so easily found in the town! As well stocked as it was there were goods not even the humble farming town had to offer.

 

No some gifts and goods lay far across the lands and seas and were often quite difficult to find or, inversely, took long to arrive upon its destination. So that is when the plan came to him. As she despaired over grain, he laid his path out to sustain. “Why Dear Flutter,” He one day cried. “I can find you just what you need. On this friday let us go shopping!” And what a wait it was because such a mundane sounding task was never so for a spirit who could pull a rabbit out of his hat when it had been sitting but a hoof away.

 

Come that Friday Discord would indeed arrive as promised, arriving precisely, at the point. With proper attire no less! A canvas shopping bag rest upon his forelimb and a straw-stitched sun hat atop his head, that curled horn poked through the straw, like a straw through a carton of chocolate milk. The items they would need could be found across the whole of Equestria, but to visit these places in a timely fashion one needed a pony not quite bound to the sense of ordinary travel. All he asked Flutter to do was come up with a list of what they needed and where they needed to pick it up. With no delay he would away and take her! He made sure to tell her to pack snacks as well! It would be a long day and one  needed their energy when traveling! He raised a paw to knock upon her cottage door, but before a claw could land he vanished and appeared just inside her foyer, kicking the mud off his boots. Though he was sure he didn't own any boots. He picked on up on paw, staring at it before tossing it out an open window. 

“Well good morning Fluttershy!” Though Discord’s idea of morning was right after the sun’s break, where not every pony would meet his ghastly sense of time -- or lack thereof!

[SteelEagle]

 

“Now just take a deep breath,” Fluttershy whispered gently, the tweezers in her mouth placed on either side of a very small splinter in the wolf's paw.

It growled in pain and confusion, still wondering why it was where it was but almost impossibly grateful to the pony who was taking care of him, even if it hated the thought. Fluttershy waited a second and then with one fast motion pulled it out. The pain was quick and sharp to the wolf, who yelped and barked and then went eye to eye with the pony, growling in response. Fluttershy put the tweezers down and started to get the alcohol swabs, not paying any attention to his anger. Not getting any response, the wolf started to calm down- until the pain returned with the alcohol and a bandage.

He howled.
“Oh, its going to be all right. You're just a big softie, aren't you?” She cooed, trying to ensure that the hoof was bandaged well. “You're just a little wolf. Why were you trying to fight a timberwolf? They are so mean,” she chided gently. The wolf whimpered. “You're lucky that you got away with a few splinters. You'll be okay. You're safe here. Play nice with the others and when you're ready to go back out, you are free to do so,” Fluttershy finished. The wolf looked at his bandaged paw and after a second slinked away to the shadows to get used to the weird and wild collection of animals that found their place here.

It was a busy day at the animal sanctuary which suited Fluttershy just fine. It was migratory season which meant a lot of the weaker members of herds and flocks were left behind or harmed by predators. Meanwhile, predators found themselves hurt and competing with other predators at a higher rate while some of the more familiar types of animals simply wanted to stay out of it and came to her for safety. Se was happy to provide for them all even if it meant her resources were lower than she would want.

Normally Fluttershy relied on her own bits as well as donations from townsponies, most of which were more than happy to do their part. Most did it out of the goodness of their hearts but when she informed the few that happy wild animals meant a less wild fringe of town, well, donations were good no matter the intent. But she was a busy mare this time of year and there was a lot that needed to be done. That was why it was always so delightful to have a friend like Discord to help out!

He could go anywhere or do anything it felt like, and yet he was coming here to help her get what she needed. Sometimes she needed really unique medicines, herbs, food and foiliage. Other times she needed basic materials but something was in the way. He could solve those matters lickity split. All of that on top of him just being a lot of fun to be around and it made for a great first “Fluttershy By” day, which was a pretty silly name from a pretty silly creature.

But he did look well-suited for it when he popped in front of her as she was carrying a bucket of seeds and feed. She flew up in excitement and hugged him across the neck!
“Mff mfff mf mfff!” Her voice was muffled by the bucket. She blushed and hovered back down, dropping it.
“I'm so happy to see you, Discord! It's going to be a lot of fun shopping with you today. I have the list ready as well,” she said excitedly opening up one of her wings and digging under it in an underwing saddlebag usually meant for medical supplies. She pulled out a deliriously long list.
“How have you been?”

[RexDraco]

Discord straightened up before the mare flew into him, clinging to his neck like a horseshoe just hitting its mark in a backyard game. The spirit perked his ears, jaws parting as he raised up his hind legs, ending up floating off the ground. Wrapping his forelimbs around the mare the draconequus returned her hug with the most delighted squeal. Of course the sound was something between a squeaky toy being squeezed out and a whoopie cushion getting twisted while wet! Curious noise, but even more so was the muffled greetings provided by the mare in question. The spirit held her out in his claw and paw a moment before setting her down.

 

“Oh it will be such a delight!” He gushed at her excitement with some of his own. “We'll even stop for a little picnic and sample a few cake shops along the way!” He spun around, appearing in a sundress with a parasol, tittering at the prospect.

 

He popped open the parasol and it exploded into ticker tape, the handle turning into a trumpet the spirit tooted into. He looked down only to see a curiously long list. He popped the trumpet back onto his head where it reformed into his blue antler. Clapping his paw and claw together he cocked his head at the question, his lips pulling back in a fierce grin. The smug chimeric snake seemed lit by the mare’s enthusiasm and the absurd list she carried.

 

“Oh I’ve been fantastic dear, even better now that we have our own day just for you!” He cheered, clearly excited by the shenanigans to be had. “I hope you’re ready, oh and be sure to bring a scarf. Now what’s first on the list.” He hovered over her and peered over her shoulder, wiggling with excitement!

[SteelEagle]

Discord responded by doing what he did best, throwing a miniature party that only he could create. Well, maybe Pinkie. She didn't really want to see a party thrown by both of them because she had a feeling that her eardrums couldn't possibly survive it. Nonetheless it was so good to see and hear and feel how excited and passionate he was to sped this day with her. She was ever so grateful that she had been able to see that inside of that threat that everypony else saw was the heart of a creature who just needed a friend. Over time he had come so far and done so much and while not everypony gave him the chance he deserved, he did what he could, how he could, with what time he had. That was more than enough for her, and he was just such a hoot to be around that every day spent with him was great to her.

After the horn tooting and general fun chaos was over, he wanted to look over her list. She nodded and opened it up as he leaned in over her shoulder. “The first item on the list for Flutterby Day-” she giggled and looked up at him, “such a fun name for a day that will be so fun-” she looked back at the list, extending it. “First thing on the list is easy. We need new bedding materials for the soft beds we keep for recovering animals. We could use stuffing but sometimes they tear it up and the stuffing can make them sick, so we should instead look for more natural materials. That way if they tear up the beds and try to eat and chew whats on the inside they won't get sick,” Fluttershy said as she went down it. Then she looked up, face beaming.

“I have a list of places we could check, unless you have a better one?” She asked, hoping he did. He had so many kooky ideas!

[RexDraco]

Discord leaned close, pushing the end of his muzzle right up on her list. Oooh he could smell the adventure, and -- shiff whiff! “Is that a new shampoo Flutter? My we are quite the seasoned adventurer now, aren't we?” He teased, his paw and claw resting on her shoulder as he offered her a cheeky grin.

 

He knew a near precise exactness, a definite place they could locate exactly what she desired. Of course there were places near and by they could simply look for bedding but this was Fluttershy! His best friend! No expense, nor adventure, spared! If you are going to go, going big was all but mandatory for the chimeric entity. He vanished and reappeared in the front entry in a full, arctic outfit, hefty masculine beard and all! In paw he had a shovel and on his over packed backpack hung ice picks, rope and poor Angel dangling from the lower hanging spools, rabidly complaining about Discord's more inane properties. The spirit blinked after a moment of posing in a heroic wind that blew his scarf in its drag. The mitt covered lion's paw reached up to pull off the false beard, which had made him look like Rockhoof complete.

 

“We're going on an adventure of course, a place where the hay is fresh and the grass is sweet!” he held out the paw, the fake beard falling apart into this fabled golden straw! “And in that -- “ he snapped his paw once to for the pegasus mare with suitable cover.

 

A second snap would teleport them far beyond Equestria's borders and to a land where custom was as ancient as the snow was deep. And goodness was it deep! Even Discord decided it best to sport tennis rackets on his boot covered hoof and talon for support, despite his ability to defy any sense left between the pair. In the distance the unified state of Yakyakistan could be seen beneath a swirl of an Aurora. Discord parted his jaws to toot his own horn, but gave pause to dig into his coat’s fluff. From it it pulled a bundled up Angel Bunny and tossed him onto Fluttershy's back.

 

He cleared his throat and tried again, holding out his forelimbs. “Behold! The capital of Yakyakistan!” He pulled a trumpet from his pack and gave it a mighty doot, confetti blowing from its chamber as it weakly honked. “What better place to find fine hay than a place where making it is a matter of cold or not cold?” Where yaks may eat snow to pander to their egos, they had a means of digging into the deep snows for the finest grasses to create award winning yak hay!

 

Of course it would now be a matter of walking there and asking the yaks. They were a spirited group, but hardly easy to deal with. It was perhaps Discord's want for the mare to trial, or perhaps it was simply the spirit of adventure! Besides they only had to walk four and a half steps to be inside of Yakyakistan. And busy the Yaks were as it was the season closest to the end of winter, the one that wasn't quite spring, but that half winter that gopher failed to send away with its shadow.

“I don't know how you ponies even stand to keep company with the Yaks. You'd think after having to put up with their Yak cuisine you'd be unable to resist moving quickly!” He teased, far from understanding relationships that were not of his own. In time though Discord would better empathize.

[SteelEagle]

Fluttershy giggled. “It IS new shampoo! It is made from herbal essences extracted from rose-kettles in the Everfree forest. They smell delightful and help fight various pollen based diseases from cursed flowers in the forest. It makes it so much easier to help the hurt and injured animals of the Everfree,” Fluttershy said proudly, not at all put off by the fact that Discord had decided to just smell her. He was a very touchy sort of friend, though she felt safe enough around him. She was also excited about this new shampoo. She doubted that others would find it as exciting- the smell was nice but it wasn't anything even remotely special- but it was special to her because she had made it!

Discord zapped in and out of reality, appearing as if he was ready for an adventure in the arctic north. She didn't wait for him to talk, she knew that would take too long. Instead she reacted immediately, looking in her closet which she knew as her anomalous weather and Discord travel closet. She pulled out mittens and booties for her hooves, scarf and earmuffs, and put them as quickly as the little pony could possibly do. She snapped on the last bootie moments before she was transported across the continent.

She caught herself in mid-air, keeping aflight just barely over the snow. After making sure she didn't fall into the snow rump first she slowly put herself down, her little booties and boots keeping her warm against the snow. She trotted alongside Discord. “Oh, this was a wonderful idea. The Yaks make such wonderful hay,” she said, looking out over the capital. They were a rough and somewhat confusing type of creature but this was their home and Fluttershy wasn't going to rock their boat. Or city. What was the proper term? No matter. They were going to get some great hay today!

[RexDraco]

Of course he would notice. While he was personally partial to bubblegum shampoo he did fancy cotton candy and strawberry. Sometimes all three. But leave it to Flutter to have herself a unique herbal mix thanks to those critters. Envious? Psshaawww… Besides he can make waffles better smelling shampoo. He sucked his tooth at the thought, but alas, twas no time to keep events waiting! And away they went! With a snap and pop they arrived at their destination, the spirit holding himself with a serpentine poise as he floated off the snow covered ground.

 

The draconequus floated over the pink mare with his blue scarf tucked around his neck and a mitten and glove over his paw and claw respectively. His body easily twisted against the perception of gravity and his amusement was wildly drawn on his horse-like face from it!  He had his head upside down, yellow and red eyes looking upon his little pegasus-in-crime. Leave it to Flutter to truly get him and understand just what he meant. Now for some it was a bit out of the way for hay, even if it was really nice hay. But sometimes an adventure was worth sacrificing a few comforts for. Besides, Fluttershy enjoyed these ventures! She has come out of her little walnut shell and become her own kind of adventurer… as long as it didn’t involve some horrid nether beast from the bowels of Tartarus… No that was for another time.

 

His ears swiveled forward, internal monologue ceasing at her appointing praise. “Their skill in hay crafting is bar to none.” He assured as he vanished.

 

After a moment a bell would ring. The spirit had emerged from whence and where only to reappear on a small, sleigh with sleigh bells drawn across his horn and antler. In his paw and claw he held tight a set of reins and were one to look out said reins were hooked upon a polar bear wearing a Hearthwarming cap, complete with a golden bell pom pom! The back of the sleigh had a comfortable pillow and a shopping bag, with plenty of room for the hay. They seemed ready to go and once Fluttershy found herself ready to settle the impatient bear began to pull naught with command. As they bumped and bobbled over the roles of snowy dunes the bells on the draconequus horns rattle and rang. It didn’t take them long to make it toward the Yak’s grand land of snow, hay and other yak things. Discord couldn’t really understand their yak things, but he did fancy their resolution for yak problems. Stomping around always did seem to soothe even the fearsome of tantrums.

 

The snowy village was as busy as ever. Yaks stomped about tossing up snow, hay, and mud while the grey skies made it impossible to determine whether it would snow or remain glum. Upon arriving at the gates Discord appeared at the sleigh’s side and pulled open the door, that hadn't been there before before shoving a mug of hot cocoa at the confused bear as his tip! Well … at least it was warm. There were a number of places for them to explore, even trade. But hay was the goal and only the best for Flutter’s chores!

 

“You know I have never been here.” The spirit mused as he stroked his beard at the revelation. “I'll have to make sure I don't again. I mean why would you make a civilization in such a barren, inhospitable land? They couldn't have come for any recreational activities what with the impending doom of snowstorms and avalanches always upon them.” Really it sounded ever boring.