One Stubborn Mare

by TheKing2001

Never Again

Daisy grumbled a curse word under her breath as she flung herself on her couch. Never again would she ever eat muffins with worms in them.

“You okay?” Lily asked as she joined her sister, placing a bag of frozen peas on her head.

“Do I look fine?” Daisy snapped as she shoved the peas onto the coffee. “I don’t need a frozen bag of peas on my forehead Lily. I’d prefer if I could go to bed where I can vomit in peace.”

“Fine. Walk up there then,” Lily said as Daisy gave her a look of disbelief. “What? I’m the weak one remember? One who can’t do anything around here? Walk your own ass up them stairs.”

“Fine. And you’re not the weak one but okay,” Daisy said as she stood up. Lily gritted her teeth as she helped Daisy to the stairs.

“I won’t be carrying you because you’ll crush me to death but I will help you up them I suppose,” Lily grumbled as the pair started climbing.

“You’re grouchy today,” Daisy noted as Lily and her finally stepped over the last step. “What’s with you?”

“Woke up on the wrong side of the bed with a migraine. Where’s Rosie at by the way?” Lily asked as she shoved the door with three daisies on it open. The oldert sister had the largest room naturally which Lily still called bullshit primarily because Daisy had her own shower and bathroom in her room. Lily had to share with Roseluck.

“Visiting Trixie. They’ve got some big things planned in a few days but Sunset doesn’t know.”

“Bet that will go so well,” Lily commented sarcastically as she pushed Daisy onto the bed. “Now sleep. I’m going to go read.”

“Is this your definition of bedside manner?” Daisy asked as she laid on her back and crossed her forelegs.

“Well, I don’t know what else to do. You got food poisoning so just throw up or something I guess. I’m a flower mare Daisy same as you. I don’t know much about medicine like Redheart or Rose,” Lily said as she started for the door and paused to look back as her expression softened. “Feel better soon Daisy.”

“Anypony here?” A slurred voice downstairs called as Lily sighed.

“No you stay,” Lily insisted as she pushed Daisy back on her back. “I’ll uh handle it.”

“Are you sure?” Daisy asked as Lily nodded. “You’re not the most friendly of ponies.”

“Gee thanks for the reminder,” Lily snapped as she rolled her eyes.

“I didn’t mean it like that-” Daisy started as Lily slammed the door shut behind her. “Buck.”

Lily gritted her teeth in the hallway, letting out a breath as she forced a smile and trotted down the stairs.

“Hi,” Lily said calmly as possible to the pegasus with a bow in her mane and a pegasus colt at her door. “What’s up?”

“We were looking to buy some flowers for a snack. Got any tulips?” The pegasus asked. “What do you want Rumble?”

“An orchid Flitter please.”

Lily sighed and gestured them forward as she trotted past them. Flitter and Rumble shared a look as they shrugged and followed the earth pony mare.

“Twelve bits,” Lily said as she led them to the greenhouse and opened the door to reveal rows and rows of flowers. “I’ll meet you at the register once I pick out the best flowers we have.”

Flitter nodded as Lily trotted to the orchids and tulips, musing as she examined them all and picked two of them each.

“Just two each?” Lily called out as she dropped them in a bag.

“Yes ma’am,” Rumble called out as Lily smiled faintly. While she didn’t really like most ponies, she did like a respectful colt or fillies.

Flitter dropped some bits in front of Lily at the register and Lily counted them out before nodding in satisfaction, hoofing the flowers to Rumble.

“Enjoy your flowers,” Lily told Rumble as he stared at her.

“You know, a lot of ponies talk about you,” Rumble said as Lily raised an eyebrow.

“And what do they say?” Lily asked idly as she pushed the bits into the register already knowing his answer.

“That you’re a scaredy cat, a rude mare, mean, pissa- pess-”

“Pessimistic,” Lily corrected helpfully as she narrowed her eyes.

“Yeah that. Oh and a jerk,” Rumble said as Lily felt her good mood disappear. “But you’re actually kinda nice.”

“You actually think so?” Lily asked as she took a surprised step back. “Normally most ponies like Roseluck, the popular one.”

“Wonder why,” Flitter muttered under her breath. The first time Flitter had ever met Lily was the earth pony talking about how pointless life was if everything dies and how Lily hated half of the town. Flitter only hated a few ponies, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy but that was about it. Oh and the Apples especially after Apple Bloom shot an apple through her house window that one day.

“Well uh thanks Rumble, was it?” Lily asked as she blushed and rubbed the back of her head. “It’s uh nice to hear that even despite the competition, I’m still liked. Must be nice to be Roseluck and Daisy, everything comes easy to them.”

“We really gotta get moving. Thanks for the flowers,” Flitter interjected before she was stuck here for hours listening to Lily talk. “Come on Rumble.”

“Bye,” Rumble waved as Flitter dragged him out as Lily sighed and her ears flattened against her head.

“Bye,” Lily muttered and gave a lazy wave.

“Hey,” Roseluck said as she leaned against the doorframe. “He seemed nice.”

“Yeah well he’s not here now is he?” Lily snapped as Roseluck gave her a look. “What?”

“I heard everything. I’m only popular because I’m not shy and hide inside our house.”

“Oh here we go,” Lily muttered to herself. “You’re just as much of a scaredy cat as I am, same with Daisy so don’t try to act all high and mighty because you saved the world. Which you didn’t even really have to do, might I add.”

“Uh what? Yes I did. Nightmare Moon took my sisters and friends, of course I had to help. I’m the only pony of the group who knows medicine,” Roseluck shot back as she dropped back down to her hooves.

“There could have been a million other ponies who could have helped out. Maybe even Rarity or Rainbow Dash,” Lily commented idly as she sighed. “You may be younger but I’m more experienced in life.”

“How?” Roseluck demanded as she glared. “You lock yourself inside every day after work!”

“Yeah well you steal husband’s so at least I don’t- ow!” Lily shouted and rubbed her cheek where Roseluck had slapped her. “You hit me.”

“What in Celestia’s name on in here?” Daisy said as she stood in the doorway. “I hear shouting and Roseluck hitting you.”

“She opened her mouth, blaming me for being more liked,” Roseluck said as she stared at the ground. “I’m sorry.”

“So you hit her?” Daisy demanded angrily. “What the buck? I come out here to apologize and I have to deal with this.”

“She called me a husband stealer!” Roseluck flung a hoof at Lily accusingly. “I already apologized a million times to Derpy for that.”

“Look, you’re sisters,” Daisy sighed as she sat down. “You’re stuck with each other just as much as I’m stuck with you two chaos starters. Own up to your shit, apologize and move on.”

“I said sorry.”

“Fine,” Lily groaned and rolled her eyes. “I’m sorry too. Can I go to bed now like you are supposed to be Daisy?”

“Yeah go,” Daisy sighed as Lily watched Roseluck warily and stepped past her slowly. “You too Roseluck before I lock both of you in a room together. Honestly half tempted till you two get along more.”

“We get along fine!” Lily shouted from the house door. “Sisters fight!”

“Goodnight,” Roseluck said as she stepped around Daisy and the pink mare groaned.

“Those two are gonna be the death of me one day,” Daisy said to herself.

Daisy shook her head and sighed as she followed her sister.

Author's Note:

Thunderlane is a fast flying member of the weather team and an aspiring Wonderbolt, later accomplishing that goal alongside his friends. Thunderlane has a wingpower of nine point three and is a talented flyer. He is the older brother of Rumble and primary caretaker. Thunderlane often spends time at the bowling alley or showing off around Trixie and Flitter. Thunderlane is loyal to any cause he deems worthy and cares about his fellow ponies. He is often called lazy by some ponies, namely Rainbow Dash but is the exact opposite, preferring to watch and learn the best way to act.

Motto: Fight to live, not live to fight.

Statues: Alive.

Abilities: Thunderlane is talented flyer, often showing off his skills for anypony he finds, primarily Trixie who he shares a fondness for danger with. He is a good cook and works hard when he puts his mind to it. He and the other Wonderbolts were led by Spitfire to fight Tirek when he started stealing magic.

Allies: Trixie, Rumble, Flitter, Cloudchaser, Cloudkicker, Parasol, Merry May, Raindrops, Milky Way, Helia, Blossomforth, Bulk Biceps, Soarin, High Winds, Rainbow Dash, Rainbowshine, Dizzy Twister, White Lightning, Sassaflash, Sprinkle Medley, Sunset, Roseluck, Shoeshine, Silverspeed, Derpy, Dinky, Pipsqueak, Skeedaddle, Kettle Corn, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo, Button Mash, Rarity, Surprise, Wave Chill, Silver Zoom, Dinky, Sparkler, Spitfire, Celestia, Luna.

Enemies: Sombra, Tirek, Chrysalis, Storm King, Discord(formerly).

Weaknesses: No known physical weaknesses.

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Flitter is the foal sitter for her friend Thunderlane and is the younger sister of Cloudchaser(by five minutes as she likes to remind everypony often). She is easily angered, especially when compared to her Wonderbolt sister who Flitter is secretly jealous of. She speaks with a slur and has three dragon flies for a cutie mark. Flitter sacrificed herself and her flight when Tirek was in Ponyville in order to allow Rumble to escape.

Motto: Fear is a reaction, courage is a decision.

Status: Alive (later in hospital.)

Allies: Cloudchaser, Cloudkicker, Thunderlane, Rumble, Derpy, Dinky, Sparkler, Sunset, Shoeshine, Trixie, Silverspeed, Roseluck, Celestia, Luna, Rainbow Dash, Junebug, Caramel, Big Mac, Bulk Biceps, Milky Way, Mr. Cake, Safety First.

Abilities: Flitter has the ability to talk to dragon flies and can sit still for long periods of time. She enjoys meditation and is very flexible like her sister and Blossomforth. Flitter teaches a yoga class at town hall in her free time and is a good cook.

Enemies: Sombra, Tirek, Chrysalis, Storm King, Discord, Nightmare Moon (formerly).

Weaknesses: Flitter is easy to anger when compared to her sister, often making her difficult to reason with.

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Rumble is the younger brother of Thunderlane and respects his brother, often trying to mimick his flying tricks to impress his friends Button Mash, Pipsqueak and Sunny Daze. Rumble has no cutie and is currently not interested in getting it to avoid being shoved in a box that will prevent him from being a wonderbolt. Rumble is a friendly colt and often looks up to Lily, admittedly liking the older mare often to Lily's embarrassment. He is one of the few ponies Lily associates with and she has to repeatedly turn down his advances to avoid breaking the law.

Motto: The sky's the limit.

Status: Alive.

Allies: Lily, Flitter, Cloudchaser, Thunderlane, Button Mash, Pipsqueak, Sunny Daze, Roseluck, Derpy, Dinky, Sparkler, Sunset, Trixie, Shoeshine, Silverspeed, Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo, Apple Bloom, Snails, Raindrops, Alula, Cloudkicker, Cheerilee, Luna, Blossomforth, Cotton Cloudy, Twist, Featherweight, Ruby.

Abilities: Rumble possesses average strength for a colt as well as intelligence. He is fast on his hooves and is a decent leader of his friend group.

Enemies: Diamond Tiara, Silver Spoon, Sombra, Tirek, Discord, Nightmare Moon(formerly).

Weaknesses: His affection for Lily often makes him blind to other ponies his age interested in him.

Comments

[Comickook]

Again, a rather well done chapter with splendid dialogue, characterizations and future chapter set-up. Definitely liked the sibling banter between Roseluck and her siblings as well as Lilly's interactions with Rumble and the stuff with Thunderlane and Flitter. The bios for Thunderlane, Flitter and Rumble were also pretty well done.

VERY MUCH looking forward to more of this.

[Bronycommander]

interesting idea in regards to rumble