Sometimes We Need Reminders of How Much We Are Loved

[hisheadintheclouds]

WHO: Arthur and Fluttershy
WHERE: Arthur's Castle in the Sky from the Beanstalk
WHEN: Fall
OPEN/CLOSED: Closed
PROSE OR BRACKETS: Brackets
WARNINGS: The children of Birchepoint made Arthur cry happy tears


[It took Arthur awhile to fully recover from the Hellmarch event. Although physical wounds can heal, the emotional damage from the humiliation took much more time. Mainly for his courage to venture off anywhere again, but soon enough he did regain the courage he needed to carry on. And he knew he couldn't stay at Fluttershy's forever, as much as she welcomed his presence he didn't want to overstay.

Although just for the sake of gratitude Arthur requested Fluttershy come with him back up the beanstalk. So he can see if he can find or make something up there to repay for her kindness. He walked with Fluttershy hand in hand toward where the Beanstalk was safely hidden from any human eye.

Looking back at her as they ventured toward the stalk he gave a soft smile.]

Thanks for accompanying me, after spending so much time with you guys it felt kinda weird if I went off by myself without at least inviting you over for a little while I settle back in.

Comments

[strengthinkindness]

Oh really...? That's great...!

[hisheadintheclouds]

[He couldn't help it, he opened up the ornaments box. As he gave soft gasp at all the pretty ornaments. Beautiful bulbs, intricate little statues, and tiny snow globes. And in the center an Angel holding a star.]

... Wow. That sure takes me back.

[strengthinkindness]

[Slipping out of his pocket, she flew up to get a better look into the box.]

What does...?

[hisheadintheclouds]

The Christmas Tree ornaments... after my parents put up the tree with them on.

I used to go under the tree and look up everything.

[Arthur breathed as he gave a wistful expression.]

It was beautiful.

[Looks down at Fluttershy.]

Have you ever tried that?

[strengthinkindness]

[She shook her head.] No, I haven't...

[hisheadintheclouds]

[Arthur smiled.]

When Christmas time comes around I'll make sure to do that with you.

It'll be like looking up at the stars, except in a tree.

[strengthinkindness]

Oh my...that sounds really pretty...

[hisheadintheclouds]

[Nodding, as he closed the box.]

It is, quite peaceful too.

[He stood up as he chuckled as he began to pull away some of the other curtains.]

Gosh you know it would be like for you since our tree is pretty big for you in comparison. Like the Nutcracker, do you know that tale?

[strengthinkindness]

Mm...I've heard of it, but I don't know much about it.

[She smiled up at him.]

Will you tell it to me...?

[hisheadintheclouds]

[Arthur smiled as he looked around in the boxes.]

Sure! Let me see if I can demonstrate this to you.

[Taking out some stuff, he took out a nutcracker doll, then a little ballerina ornament, and a mouse ornament. As he began to take the toys one by one as began the story.]

So there's the little girl, Clara. She was given a Nutcracker doll by her Uncle Drosselmeyer. And she loved it so much she wanted it to be real. That Christmas night, she fell asleep playing with her toy. And like magic, everything grew. The toys, the house, the tree, everything! She shrunk to the same size as her beloved Nutcracker.

But this evil Mouse King was like Oooooo no, HOW DARE YOU, I AM KING! And was being really rude as evil monarchy do, but Clara's Nutcracker came to life and protected her from the nasty Mouse King. But it wasn't enough, so Clara threw her shoe at the mouse. ANNND I guess he didn't like foot apparel cause that defeated him.

Anyway! So the Nutcracker and Clara got together. And they fell in love and went off to his magical toy kingdom! And yea it's uh, it's a cute story.

[strengthinkindness]

[She couldn't help gigging softly.] That does sound like a cute story.

Though I'm surprised it was that easy to stop the Mouse King...

[hisheadintheclouds]

[Arthur chuckled as he put away the toys.]

Yea I'm kinda surprised myself, but I DO believe that's how the story went. My mom had this storybook of Christmas stories she'd read to me every year and that was one of them.

But you know, I guess being defeated by a tiny shoe is better than being defeated by a sword or something more deadly. Maybe he just thought it was a rude gesture and was like OKAY FINE.

[Pretends to slugs off.]

I SEE HOW IT IS.

MICE HATERS.

[Giggles down at her.]

[strengthinkindness]

[She laughed at that.]

I suppose...It'd be nice if things were always that easy.

[hisheadintheclouds]

[Shrugs.]

Yea, I guess that's why they're children's stories.

Christmas stories in particular are pretty soft told.

Not that I mind at all though.

[strengthinkindness]

[She nods.] Mm...Christmas stories are some of my favorite...

[hisheadintheclouds]

I always liked the Grinch.

That grumpy guy turned out to be so adorable in the end.

[strengthinkindness]

[She nodded.] Oh yes, that's a good story...Or like A Christmas Carol...

[hisheadintheclouds]

Awww yea! Scrooge!

Humbug!

I love that one too!

[strengthinkindness]

[She giggles.] I always love those kind of stories...where someone changes for the better in the end...

[hisheadintheclouds]

Awww yea, those always give me hope too.

[Arthur placed his hand softly over his heart.]

It's definitely what I need sometimes...

[strengthinkindness]

[She smiles up at him.] I think everyone could use it sometimes...

[hisheadintheclouds]

[Arthur let his finger up as he softly petted Fluttershy's hair.]

Yea... I think...

Everyone needs to be reminded of what's really important sometimes.

Cause it can be easily forgotten.

[strengthinkindness]

[She smiles, closing her eyes at his touch.]

Mm...that's why I think it's important...to be able to remind others...to show kindness to those who might have forgotten...

[hisheadintheclouds]

[Letting his finger softly grace her hair and shoulders in the pets. As he gotten a bit lost in the touch himself.]

Yea... I almost forgotten that kindness, I was scared about showing my true self around others.

But then I met you, and you helped me not be afraid anymore.

[strengthinkindness]

[Opening her eyes to look up at him, she smiled gently.]

I'm glad I could help...