Fluttershy has always cast herself in the shadows of Rainbow Dash, her guardian and friend. She needs her. She's safe with her. She knows they will never ever be apart. What could she do without her?
When Rainbow comes to Fluttershy for help with her next big prank, Fluttershy actually finds herself enjoying it. Till the Cutie Map calls them to Cloudsdale and things start getting peculiar...
Rainbow Dash has a problem. It's not her grades. It's not that Sunset Shimmer is a bully. It's not that Fluttershy is her only friend. Okay, well, it's all of those things. But mostly it's her stepmom.
Rainbow Dash is the best. Top of her class, envy of her peers, she's really living the life. Except she must not be good enough yet, because they still don't notice her.
Fluttershy has been called weak and useless for as long as she can remember. Though she doesn't show it, she's been hurt by every insult. And she's getting desperate.
When Rainbow Dash asks Fluttershy to accompany her when she heads out of town for a while, the yellow Pegasus can't help but wonder where they are going and what Rainbow has in mind when they get there.
Twilight Sparkle is dating Applejack. Pinkie Pie is dating Rarity. In fact, it seems like everyone in Ponyville has a special somepony, except for Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy! So they join a bowling team.