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// Chapter 4 
// Story: Just a Dash of Shy 
// by Musical_theatre_demon 
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As soon as they arrived in Griffonstone, everycreature looked around at how terrible the griffons treated each other. 

Recognising Rainbow Dash, Gilda approached them, but Rainbow Dash wasn't at all interested. 

"Bugger off, Gilda," she said, "We're here for a field trip to learn friendship lessons and we would liek ti if you would ever so kindly let us be." 

Gilda shrugged and flew away. 

"Thank Celestia! I hated that jerk from the start!" Rainbow Dash said to herself. 

"Look at how these griffons treat each other," said Fluttershy, "What do you see that's wrong and how do you pose they should fix the problem?" 

Gallus raised a claw. "I know what they should do. My kind should treat themselves and others with respect and kindness," he said. 

Yona, Sandbar, Silverstream, Smolder, and Ocellus looked back and saw Gallus, surprised. 

"I thought you weren't coming," Smolder said.

"You know what they say. I changed my mind," Gallus said, "I couldn't be without my friends for even a second, so I begged Principal Twilight to go. Of course, she was surprised at first, but then smiled warmly. Now here I am because she said I could join you if it really meant all that much to me. And it does. 'Cause you're my best friends."

He hugged all of them, making the other griffons scowl at him------ even his parents----- who approached him. 

"What are you doing here with your dishonourable friendship stupidity? We knew you'd bring dishonour to the family once you set claw in Ponyville and started going to that friendship school!" his father, Geoffrey shouted, "Move along, Gallus! Get out of my sight!"

"Dad------," Gallus said.

"Not a word! You are no longer in relation to us from this day forward!" his mother, Gillian shouted. 

Both of Gallus's parents stormed off. 

"Talk about birdbrains," Gallus said, "But maybe there's a way to help them!" His mind lit up at that moment. 

"You're a bright student, Gallus," Rainbow Dash commented, "I advise you've identified a friendship problem?"

Gallus flashed Rainbow Dash a nervous smile. "At least I think I can help my parents... Isn't that what we're here for?"

"Yeah. As soon as you find a friendship problem,  you're free to go solve it," Rainbow Dash said in reply. 

Gallus ran after his parents. "You don't have to be angry for stupid things! I thought you loved me and supported me for whatever I do!"

"Love is a stretch because griffons are cold hearted creatures. We married by pure force and manipulation," said Gillian.

"But don't you know that what you did--- what you're doing is wrong? I'm your son until the end. At least you could show me some respect," Gallus said,  "Please look back and reflect on your actions! There's still time!"

"I don't know what you're doing, but you're naive to think that," Geoffrey said. 

"Mom, Dad. All I need is a sincere apology. Then I promise things between us will continue to be unsteady," Gallus said,  "Just an understanding! Please!"

They pushed Gallus to the ground. "We're sorry, but we aren't listening to a maniac born from us.  Good riddance!"

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"So, that bad, huh?" Rainbow Dash asked. 

Shocked to hear her voice, Gallus immediately turned around. "Professor Rainbow Dash!" he cried, "How long were you there?"

"The whole time. I'm sorry," Rainbow Dash replied, "You tried your best, but a lot of griffons will stay stubborn."

"Talk about it," he said.

Just when he said that, Twilight Sparkle fired up the locator spell on Rainbow Dash and Gallus as well as Fluttershy and the other Friendship Students. But something went terribly wrong----- Twilight's magic went haywire and accidentally sent Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy back in time to their pasts.