A Small Favour

Chapter 2

"Doctor?? Doctor?!" You heavily pounded on her door, calling out loudly. Fluttershy squeaked at the noise, which made you soften your tone. The door unlocked quietly as Flora greeted you. "Hello, hello! How's my favourite customer?" She said, peeking past you to see Fluttershy. "Oh, I'm actually in a little bit of a pickle, you see...Applejack said she was going to take care of the animals, but ended up having to cancel. We were wondering if, um, if you're not too busy of course, watch them as we go out?"

Flora worriedly looked back at all her patient animals. "Oh dear, I'm just too busy!" Fluttershy looked down and sighed. "It's alright," you smile gently. "We'll just go see Derpy and ask!" You quickly closed the door and patted your special somepony on the back. "Come on, there's no time to lose!"

Walking through the streets of Ponyville, you don't get as many stares as you used to. In fact, you remember that's how you met your fillyfriend...

"What is that?" A blue mare pointed and whispered to her yellow friend. You were awkwardly walking around, searching for a place to stay. Ponies were pointing at you and cowering from all directions. You had never seen things like them before, only heard tales. You would have never even dreamed that they'd be real. Your train of thought was interrupted by a sudden tug to the ground, as a pink filly with a tiara on her butt pushed you over. "Monsters aren't welcome in Ponyville," She sneered. But before you could say a word, that's when she swept in.

"You apologise right now, Diamond Tiara!" The buttercup-coloured pegasus demanded in a soft yet at the same time, firm, voice. She turned to you, round eyed, and offered to help you up. "I'm Fluttershy. What's your name?"

"Umm, Anon?" The same voice stopped your memory as you arrived at Derpy's house. You knocked once again, this time softer than on Flora's door. A very dishevelled Derpy opened the door, panting. "Guh, hello!" A rambunctious child hopped on her back as she was knocked over. "Agh! Ditzy—"

"Well, I see you're busy, sorry to bother you!" Fluttershy quickly closed the door. "Hehehehe..." She giggled. You giggled back, until you were both in fits of laughter. But, the laughs were interrupted by a very familiar face. "What's all the laughter about?" He asked. "Discord!" Fluttershy beamed, and threw herself into his arms, hugging him tightly. You just stood there, unsure of what to do. "Why are you here?"

"Well, I heard all that laughter and thought 'oh, I MUST be involved in this fun!' and now I'm here. Is that your boyfriend?"

Ignoring him, Fluttershy went on. "Could you do us a small favour?"

"Are you finally suggesting there's room for 3?"

You were about to correct him, when Fluttershy closed your mouth with a hoof.

"Actually, could you look after the animals for us as me and Anon go out?"

"Oh, my schedule is CHAOS! But, I do know a pony who could..."