Fluttershy, the Element of Kindness, has always been shy and sensitive, but deep down, she’s also very assertive. When it comes to standing up for her friends or herself, Fluttershy isn’t afraid to show her strong and assertive side… especially towards Gilda, a griffon who bullies ponies for fun.

Takes place during the episode: Griffon the Brush-Off. An AU fanfic where Fluttershy is not weak in the episode.

"We're so close,/To something better left unknown,/I can feel it in my bones,/Gimme sympathy,/After all of this is gone." -Metric, 'Gimme Sympathy'

Feeling bad for how she acted last time she was in Ponyville, Gilda wants to apologize for her behavior. With the help of her old friend Rainbow Dash, Gilda starts out with two ponies in particular; Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy.

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Written for the Everfree Northwest 2014 Writing Contest.