Twenty-Third Flutter [Video/Action only for Twilight]

[3_butterflies]

[Fluttershy is still holed up in her room at Goldenrod, but at least she's somewhat making an effort to talk to people now, if the turning on of her Pokegear is any indication. Her red eyes show signs of past tears, but she's trying to be strong now.]

... I'm sorry for bothering you, but... some friends of mine are gone... I know that happens a lot, ponies - I mean, people leaving... and sometimes they come back, but don't remember what happened here... So... so...

[She gulps, and twists the butterfly ring on her finger.]

... If Applejack does come back... If she doesn't remember her time here... Then... please don't tell her about... us being... together. I-It wouldn't be fair to her.

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[3_butterflies]

[another shake of her head, but this time, it's much slower, and she tries to make a weak smile.]

Uh-uh. I... don't ever want to let you out of my sight again. I promise too... I won't ever leave your side. You're one of my very best friends... so I'll stay with you as long as I can.

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[friendyousohard]

Fluttershy... You're almost too sweet sometimes, you know that?

[She hugs her again, but this time it's less of a cling and more of a hold.]

Then as long as we're both here, we won't be separated by anything. No matter what happens.

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[3_butterflies]

[She rests her head on Twilight's chest, sighing, both sad and a little happy. Sure, everypony was gone... but at least Twilight, the rational one, the smart one, the one who had the biggest chance of solving Johto's mysteries was here.]

Cross my heart and hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye.

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[friendyousohard]

[She chuckles a bit and murmurs the oath in turn. It only seems fitting.

She has to admit, she's surprised at how quickly the situation seems to be turning around. It still hurts, but... as long as Fluttershy's with her, it feels like she can get through anything. She has to wonder if she'd feel the same if it were any of the others.

Oh, probably. She cares for them all the same, after all, right?]

So... what do you want to do today?

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[3_butterflies]

[Well, she wants to curl up on the bed and resume sobbing, as she's been doing already these past few weeks. But, judging by Twi's tone, that's probably not the best answer. She shrugs, with yet another sigh.]

I don't know... Anything is fine. Whatever you want to do... as long as I'm with you.

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[friendyousohard]

Hmmm... then let's go take our Pokemon for a walk. I don't know about yours, but Spike's been looking pretty antsy lately.

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[3_butterflies]

[Mentioning Pokemon does lift her spirits some. She begins to pull back again, nodding her approval.]

That's a good idea... I've been keeping mine inside all this time, they're probably upset about that...

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[friendyousohard]

Well, no time like the present to make up for it. You ready to go now, or do you need to take care of anything first?

[The idea came to her as a whim, but it's proving such a good distraction already that she's practically throwing herself into it. And besides, she hasn't spent enough time with her Pokes recently.]

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[3_butterflies]

[She begins sliding off the bed, smoothing her dress down.]

I'm ready whenever you are... I feel like I haven't seen the sun in forever.

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[friendyousohard]

Alright then, let's go!

[Twilight stands up, offering her hand with a smile of encouragement as she double checks to make sure she has Spike and Starswirl's poke balls. She does, of course.]

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[3_butterflies]

[She reaches out, trying to take Twilight's hand.]

Okay... I'm all ready, I think...

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[friendyousohard]

Alright then. Let's get going.

[She takes Shy's hand easily and turns to head outside. Their friends may be gone, for now, but they've still got each other, and there's a whole world out there waiting for them. Twilight tries to keep that thought foremost in her mind.

It helps. A little.]