//------------------------------// // Chapter 9: The Morning After // Story: Falling Stars // by guitarguyjoe //------------------------------// I had woken up early that morning, odd considering how tired I was last night, and to my surprise I felt a strange warmth around my torso. I looked down to see a yellow pegasis huddling close to me. I smiled at the precious moment and quietly left the bed without disturbing her. I went downstairs to find the all of the animals asleep still. Then I had an idea, I went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. Later with Fluttershy Fluttershy had just now woken up to the sound of birds chirping. Wait ... BIRDS! She sat right up in shock to see the birds outside going about their business. She was confused and looked at the clock. It was 9 AM. She then ran downstairs to make a late breakfast for the animals, but stopped when she saw that they were all eating. "How could this be?" she wondered as a certain stallion had appeared out of the kitchen with a tray of waffles and orange juice with a decorative flower on it. "Well good morning sunshine!" the stallion teased as he set the tray on the coffee table, "I was just going to bring you breakfast, sorry it took so long, but I wanted to do something nice for you, so I fed all of the animals and made breakfast for the two of us while you slept in" Fluttershy couldn't believe what she was seeing, the animals were fed, her breakfast was ready and she had done nothing but sleep. It seemed as if her wish had come true. She then felt a familiar tug on her leg as Angel was making gestures to his stomach as if he were hungry. " All except that one. He just wouldn't eat what I gave him, and I thought rabbits loved carrots" the stallion informed. Fluttershy looked at him apologetically "I'm sorry. Angel just doesn't really like anyone who walks though that door except me" she said gesturing to the front door. "I'll get you something Angel honey" As the mare entered the kitchen she was followed by the rabbit who quickly picked up a book and turned to a page that showed a very expensive looking dish of lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, and a cherry on top. Fluttershy sighed as she then grabbed her saddle bag and bits. "Where are we going then" asked Fallen Star. "I have to pick up some groceries for Angel's dish" she stated as she began for the front door. She was soon followed by the stallion whom had nothing better to do other than assist in the day's chores.