Chapter 6

“What the hell is wrong with you?” Sigma asked again, his voice raised in anger.

“Why don't you have a problem?” Violet replied.

“What do you mean?” Gumball asked.

“I mean, I have a big problem with Fluttershy. Why are you all acting friendly around her? You don't even know her!” Violet yelled.

“I honestly have know idea what you're talking about Violet. She hasn't done anything wrong to any of us!” Sigma yelled back. “Tell me, what has she done that is so horrible?”

“She... She...” Violet stuttered. “She was watching us train, and she didn't even ask to come inside the training room!”

“Wow, big deal. Did anypony else have a problem with Fluttershy watching us?” Sigma said sarcastically. Grunt's of 'No' and 'Who cares' could  be heard at the table. “Anything else, Violet?”

“Well, um... She...” It was apparent that Violet was trying to make something up, in desperation of trying not to make herself look like a fool.

“That's what I thought.” Sigma confidently said as he sat down and continued to eat lunch. Violet became silent and glared at Fluttershy as she ate. Fluttershy wished she had just stayed in her room today.

“So, anyway Fluttershy, what are you planning on doing for the next couple months?” Gumball asked. In fact, she didn't know what she was going to do.

“Well, I'm not really sure. Is their maybe a park around here?” Fluttershy replied. Violet snorted which earned her a nasty glare from Sigma. Than she remembered that she wasn't allowed to leave this place until they had caught Chrysalis. “Oh, never mind. I just remembered I'm not allowed to go out.”

“That sucks. What are you interested in than? I'm sure we can find something interesting for you to do around here.” Gumball said. On the contrary, Fluttershy didn't want to tell him what she liked to do. It was highly unlikely that there were any animals around here to take care of.

“Well, I kind of want to learn how to defend myself.” Fluttershy accidentally blurted out. Crap! I didn't mean to say that out loud! Fluttershy thought. That was all it took for Gumball and Sigma to find her something to do.

***

It turned out that when Fluttershy accidentally revealed what had been on her mind for quite a while, Gumball jumped at the opportunity and took off toward the training room.

“I imagine he is going to go ask permission from the Head Trainer if it's alright if he gives you private lessons, if you were wondering what he is doing.” Sigma sighed. Fluttershy had indeed been wondering what was going on.

“Oh, okay than.” Fluttershy said, finishing off the last of her sandwich.

“Don't worry, I'll make sure that he doesn't push you too hard.” Sigma smiled. Fluttershy smiled back. Maybe this place isn't so bad after all. Fluttershy thought. Just than Gumball came galloping back, nimbly dodging tables and other ponies/stallions.

“He said...” He was out of breath. “He said that it would be fine...” He sat right back down and started eating again.

“Thanks.” Fluttershy tried to say in her most convincing tone. Apparently it worked, and Gumball smiled at her after a long drink of water.

“Well, I'm done eating.” Sigma said. “See you all later.”

“So am I.” Fluttershy said. “Is it alright if I watch you guys some more? I don't have anything better to do.”

“Sure, follow me.” Truth be told, Fluttershy knew where the training room was already from pacing the hallway earlier today, but she didn't say anything.

“Sorry about Violet. I'm not entirely sure why she's acting like that.” Sigma said apologetically.

“Oh, it's alright.”

“Violet is like a sister to me. I guess I should go apologize for being so angry.”

“Why do you think she is being like that?”

“Truth be told, I actually think she's jealous of you.” Sigma said quietly.

“Jealous? Why would she be jealous of me?”

“She probably thinks that I'm giving you more attention than I'm giving her.” Sigma sighed. “It's ridiculous.”

“Weird.” Fluttershy chuckled. They arrived at the training room again and walked inside. She sat down on the floor and watched as Sigma walked over the agility course. For about ten minutes she watched him, when the training room door opened again and Violet walked in. Fluttershy tried her best to look natural and ignore her.

“Hey, Fluttershy.” Violet said. Fluttershy ignored her. “Hey, I'm talking to you!”

“What do you want?” Fluttershy asked.

“I'm here to say sorry.” Violet said with a hurt tone. She stuck out her hoof. Fluttershy went to shake her hoof and accept her apology when she drew it back. “Sike!” She laughed and walked toward the weapons training part of the room. Fluttershy sighed and went back to watching everypony else train in the room.

***

After a while, Gumball saw Fluttershy and trotted over to her.

“Hey! Ready to start your training?” Gumball asked excitedly.

“Right now?” Fluttershy asked nervously. She didn't want anypony watching her while she was training.f

“No, in the middle of the night.” Gumball said in a sarcastic tone. “Of course right now!” In all actuality, Fluttershy would prefer training in the middle of the night. “So, what do you want to learn first.”

“Um... well...” Fluttershy started when Sigma walked over to them.

“Gumball, how about I help? You've never trained anybody before.” Sigma said. Gumball sighed and said yes.

“So, Fluttershy. Have you had any experience, well...” Sigma started to say.

“You want to know if I've ever been in a fight, don't you?” Fluttershy asked.

“Yeah, basically.” Sigma replied.

“Well, I have knocked out a griffin before.” Fluttershy said shyly.

“Whaaaaaat!?” Gumball's mouth hung open in awe.

“It was when I had to save two of my friends.” Fluttershy explained. “When she was turned around I reared up on my front legs and bucked her in the back of her head. Other than that, I haven't really had much experience with violence.”

“We'll start with basic self defense then.” Sigma said.