//------------------------------// // 30 // Story: You in Equestria: Let's Save a Kingdom // by RatherHomely //------------------------------// Fluttershy rounds the corner of her cottage (does it even have corners?) and is clearly surprised by what she sees. “Hello Fluttershy,” you say calmly, “Please, take a seat.” Too surprised to argue, the pegasus sits down on one of the empty stools. She stares at the other animals that are occupying the other stools. “What in Equestria are you idiots doing!?” “Please, we’re only here to help,” you continue. You make a sweeping gesture with your hand towards all the animals assembled, each occupying their own stool. “We think it’s very important to let you know how your new behavior is affecting all of us. Frank?” A badger sitting a few stools away from Fluttershy nods. “Fluttershy. I’ve always thought you were one of the sweetest ponies I’ve ever known. But the way you’ve been acting lately hurts, just as much as that time I got a splinter in my paw. And you know who pulled it out? Fluttershy did.” He begins to tear up. “But that Fluttershy seems to have gone away, replaced by this… monster!” He finally breaks down completely, and a few of the other move to comfort him. “It’s okay, Frank,” a squirrel says, patting the badger on the back. “BZZZZZZZZ,” adds the bee. “Fluttershy, can’t you see that your behavior is hurting all of us?” a vulture pleads. “We rely on you so much. You mean a lot to every one of us.” “What do you say, Fluttershy?” you ask. “Do you see what you’re doing to these poor critters? Don’t you feel bad?” “No, not really,” Fluttershy states curtly, and flies away. “… Well, screw her!” a bear yells. “Come on, everybody, I hear there’s a town nearby we can raid for food!” All the animals wander off, grumbling angrily. Well... It seems Ponyville is about to be raided by a horde of disgruntled animals. Perhaps it’s best if you stop while you’re behind. > Onto the next pony!