“Don’t you just wish this moment could last forever?”
You open your eyes, breathing in deep the crisp autumn air and smile in response. Around you the leaves have already begun to change, most of them bright red or orange, their colours matching the sunset off in the distance.
“This?” you ask, casually draping your arm around Lyra Heartstrings, your caretaker, friend and now longtime girlfriend. “Hmmm, yeah. I think I could live with this.”
It was the eve of the Running of the Leaves, and you and Lyra decided to spend the day together enjoying the scenery as much as possible before the competitors turned the forest barren. Tomorrow you’d be around to cheer her on to victory, or at least something better than the last time she ran. Rumor had it Rainbow Dash and Applejack were coming back to settle an old score…
You quickly shake your thoughts back to the present, admiring the beautiful scenery. You and Lyra sit on a park bench, the unicorn leaning against you lovingly. Before you stretches a pond, calm and placid an ocean of brown, red and yellow leaved trees surround you both and climbing up into the equally colorful sky.
You sigh. The same pond where you made a complete fool of yourself almost two years prior…
Eh, I’m only human. You think to yourself. And she… Your eyes turn to look at Lyra resting on you. She’s a pony. But she’s mine. And I couldn’t be happier.
A smile crawls on your face as you take in another deep breath. The wind picks up briefly, picking up and carrying several leaves past you and Lyra. You glance down at her, watching the wind ruffle her aquamarine and white mane. An overwhelming urge to kiss the mare comes over you, but you fight it back, instead choosing to tell her how you feel.
“Lyra, I-”
“Shhh.” She responds lovingly, delicately placing a hoof over your lips. “Let’s just enjoy this moment together.”
You look into her golden eyes and see the dimming sunlight reflect from them into your own. Your soul soars. You think about all the good times the two of you have had in the past two years. You think about your first Hearth’s Warming Eve together. Your first Hearts and Hooves day. Hell, even your first fight. You smile. You think about how you wouldn’t give those memories up for anything.
You don’t want to leave Equestria anymore.
Your home is Ponyville.
Your home is with Lyra.
“Lyra, I lo-”
“I know you do.” The mare answers, turning to face you. She smiles at you sweetly and squeezes you tightly. “Let’s just enjoy this sunset, alright? It’s absolutely beautiful out here.”
You sigh and smile back, repositioning yourself on the park bench. You look at the way Lyra sits and fight back a chuckle, still finding it funny to see a pony sitting the way a human does. But yet, it seems to suit her. Lyra always was different from the other ponies you met. She seemed almost as human as you were.
A small brightly coloured cardinal flies before you and the mare of your dreams, perching itself on the branch of a nearby tree. Its song is melodic and sweet and only seems to add to the perfection of the day. Your own personal soundtrack.
You reach your hand out and touch the musical mare’s face, gently turning it towards yours. Her golden eyes stare into yours, a smile adorning both of your faces.
“Lyra, I want to spend the rest of my life here with you.” You tell her, feeling your heart surging with each word. “I love you.”
You close your eyes slowly and lean towards her, lips puckered slightly. You wait for the feeling of her lips pressing against yours, her breath warm and her aquamarine coat brushing against your skin.
But it doesn’t come.
“Hey, idiot, wake up!”
Your eyes shoot open. “Wha-huh?” you ask sleepily, sitting up. You suddenly realize that you’re at home in yours and Lyra’s bed. “What happened?” You rub your hands against your eyes, breaking away bits of sleep sand that were forming.
“You were snoring.” Lyra responds angrily, her hooves on her hips. “Now cut it out and go back to bed.”
You groan and flop back down on the bed. Lyra lightly punches your arm, signaling you to shut up and tugs on the covers until you’re lying on the bed, completely exposed.
You sigh. Your “perfect day” had turned out be nothing but a dream. I should have known. You tell yourself, annoyance washing over you. I mean, I know that Lyra would never be that romantic. What the hell was I thinking, trying to have a nice day with her? God knows even in my dreams that’s impossible.
Angrily, you turn on your side, facing away from Lyra. Tiredness begins to set it instantly as you start drifting back to sleep.
“Oh, and hot stuff?”
You open your eyes and lay still, waiting for her to continue.
“I love you too.”
You smile and close your eyes.
Yeah, I guess I can live with this.
I know this chapter is pointless. But I really missed writing for this story! And it'll still be a while until the sequel comes out. So here you all go! Enjoy the newest chapter in your ever continuing adventures in Equestria!
Sorry about the short length of it. But as it really isn't part of the story so much as a continuation of "your" life, I didn't think it really mattered
Tell me what you all think of it in the comments, yo. And about the idea of some random chapters on occasion.
Even worse authors notes are even worse.
D'awww that was a really nice Epilogue I thank you for making this.
Its nice to see an update for this even if its pointless
nice
Great one, really rammed a smile on my face.
I think I might start reading this it's sounds good.
However, I don't think this fan fiction will be as good as Xenophilia (despite being a clopfic) submitted by AnonponyDASHIE.
Xenophilia deals with the issues of sapient MLP FIM and Human love really well.
Her Whole Darn Heart (despite being a clopfic also) by Crowley also is a really good fan fiction that deals with these issues too.
a pond, calm and placid an ocean of brown, red and yellow leaved trees
There should be a period or semicolon after placid.
So happy to see this updated! Like you said, it ended perfectly fine as it was, but a bit more d'aww never hurt anyone
awe....so sweet and special...and it got ruined after you wake up. Way to ruin it Lyra. I still love you though. SEQUEL! Why wasn't I informed of this. I look forward with anticiation
1443865 If you miss writing for this story might i suggest something?
SEQUEL! you must continue with this pair to see what awaits them in the furture.
It must happen and i must see it, for you are an awsome writer.
A SEQUEL! ! Huzzah! I can't wait to read what you come up with! Keep on writing! You are awesome.
1444077 They are both really good. I loved the Crowley fic and it inspired me to write my own. But I think all of us approach the idea very differently. But please, I would love to see what you think of this. So please let me know!
1444448 There's some good stuff here. I would greatly enjoy seeing more from you, so, please, do continue with either this, or a sequel. Or, dare I suggest it, both?
1444448
Ah you have a fine taste in fan fiction I see. (I don't like any other clopfic, other than them too, most I don't even to start to read due to it being morally wrong by my point of view.)
I enjoyed you're story. It was suggestive (to those who's minds are in the gutter) and not full on clop which was good in it's own way. I felt embarrassed at first at the restaurant scene, but I found it funny afterwards.
Very well written and I can honestly say I was shocked to find out Lyra wasn't dating Bon Bon for I originally thought (due to reading Xenophilia the fan fiction) that Lyra would still love the Human despite being with Bon Bon, and would simply let him join their herd due to being non Monogamous, so he would get both mares.
On another point these Ponies in your fan fiction seem very open minded to the concept (even though dating another sapient species is fine because it doesn't matter how different they look and if they can give consent and consciously know what they are doing, it's OK to have romantic feelings, making it just xenophilia.) of Human X Pony love.
I imagine there would be quite a few unopened minded Ponies who would dislike Lyra and the Human being together. But then again, in this parallel universe of MLP FIM they may be all nice and open minded. However, I can most certainly guarantee if this Human and his love Lyra could go back home to Earth and back to Equestria as he pleased that many of us not opened minded Humans would get their pitchforks and torches out in moral outrage about this.
1444498 Haha well both seems like the most possible and enjoyable solution. The sequel will take time to materialize as I'm still recovering from a dramatic change in environment and my typing is scarce. But I love the characters and do plan on more random moments in "your" life with Lyra.
.1444651 Actually, the original conflict in the story was going to be something along the lines of ponies disappointing with "your" love with Lyra. But it was waaaay too depressing and was dropped in place of the restaurant scene and the rest was added in its place. It seemed too depressing. And with the first two chapters being comedy (and my original plan for the story to be a troll romance) it seemed far too out of place. But it doesn't mean the idea won't be revisited in the future...
As for Crowley, he actually inspired me to write this. And when I got the seal of approval from him, my life became complete
Thanks for reading, and I'm happy you liked it!
Enjoy your writing, sequel will be welcomed
Could've been longer but other than that i loved it
cute
Whew! For a moment, I was expecting it to be a: "AND IT WAS ALL A DREAM!" thing...
Dodged the bullet, there.
This chapter is exactly what this fic needed :)
Great job milk, we love you too :3
*Raises hoof* Um, I have a question!!!... A few questions actually. First off, can I get some writing tips? I'm a writer myself, and while those that have read my stories say they are good I want to get better for them. Secondly, I'm thinking of writing a second person story, and I'm wondering if you would be willing to toss in some advice... Third... Can we have a collab story, or a competition? I'd like to test myself against a good writer, or work with one as well. I understand if not though, you did say you are quite busy.
1445823 Hehey! Thanks! Gotta say, I love my fans
All three of them
1446318 Busy? I certainly am. But i'm up for anything, really. Competitions aren't really my thing (as the only one I've tried led to me writing the most God awful fic that the day I post it is the day I quit writing). But for advice, what do you wanna know? I can try to help. Just shoot me a pm!
New chapter? Yes.
Pointless? Not even close.
That was a very nice read. I loved this story, and I'm glad to see that its still alive and everypony/body is fine. Thanks for the little morsel of happiness to make my day a little better.
I've had a few vivid dreams like this... waking up was the worst part =/
1443865 Love the story, easily one of my favorites, but...I'm not sure whether I'm for or against a sequel I'll still read it, but it'll probably be difficult to write...
1452199 I understand your hesitation. It will eb pretty hard to top a story like this for me. But i promise that I won't write it and post it unless it's just as good. It needs to have a concrete story that will add to the lives of "you" and Lyra, and, well, follow many other guidelines. So let's hope that it's as good.
(When I get around to starting it )
1455016
*Looks at your profile pic*
*Smacks you like Robin*
You'd better start that shit soon or I'll have to nuke...um...where do you live? Nevermind, I'll just nuke America, Australia, and England...just to be sure.
1457472 Well I DO live in America. But right now I'm in Germany. So I"M SAFE
1458078 Damn, just pressed the button
1458380 OH SHIT. Better recall them missiles. I got a sequel to write.
1458422
*Radioactive zombie*
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Meh, good enough for me...good luck
This doesn't seem as polished as the rest, but I still enjoyed it, and it left a smile on my face. dl.dropbox.com/u/31471793/FiMFiction/emoticons/misc_Lyra.png Some of the sentence logic just didn't seem to connect, but it's been so long since I read this that I may have just forgotten your style.
Still, random chapters = Very good idea. dl.dropbox.com/u/31471793/FiMFiction/emoticons/misc_Lyra_dealwithit.png
Thank you! dl.dropbox.com/u/31471793/FiMFiction/emoticons/misc_Lyra_smile.png
1449689 Not if it's a nightmare. Then you're glad you woke up. I haven't had one for many years though, since I figured out how to just dream punch whatever's scary or "giggle at the ghosties"..... Punching works better.
1473316 I agree, it's easily not the best thing I've written. But my writing has definitely seen better days. Tugging at Her Heartstrings was the most work I've ever put into a story and I seriously doubt i'll ever be able to top it. But this chapter is an attempt for me to get back into writing like that. I want the sequel to be just as good. If not even better. it'll be hard, but i pray it'll be worth it!
Thanks for the honesty!
1486194 Your welcome.
Honesty. The best policy! lol
Good luck on the sequel. Have another Lyra! dl.dropbox.com/u/31471793/FiMFiction/emoticons/misc_Lyra2.png
SequelSequelSequelSequelSequelSequel.
Just a suggestion.
EDIT: Whoops, looks like I was late to the party. Fair luck on writing. :)
Hmm. I'm not quite sure what to make of this. Just keep doing what you're doing and we'll see how things go.
Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaw
Dat ending.
Sooo....Centaurs?
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssssss~ I approve~ :D
The plot twist just got plot twisted.