Fear is a powerful weapon. Twilight has never shown fear before when faced with villains such as Nightmare Moon. But there is one thing that causes her fear to this day.
Thanks to MrMinimii and ocalhoun for proofreading this for me.
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Fear is hereditary. It is embeded within the nature of all living creatures. If anyone tells you that they have no fear, then they are a damned liar. It is possible for those who have no fear to exist, but I can assure you that they are morons. How would we know what to avoid if it were not for fear? When you are young, your parental figure tells you not to touch the stove. Why? It's hot, and will burn you. Did you know that? No, so you touched it and burned yourself. Neurons alight with chemicals signals within the brain, sending out the message to release the adrenaline.
To sum it up, it's a very scary experience.
But we learn. We learn that the stove is not evil, and that it has little power over anything, thus becoming a moot point.
When one develops a fear, the body reacts accordingly. Some call it weakness. It is not weakness, and you'll know it after i say the very defining word that describes it.
Courage.
To know fear is to have courage, regardless of what's conquered. I might not make any sense whatsoever right now, but there is one fact that I do know...
When the icy call of death is at the door, and the end of days is nigh...
I'm running as fast as I can, because I know I can.
The interesting synopsis is what lured me in. It's neat that you made a story from such a briefly mentioned attribute of her character.
As for the writing, I admit it felt like I was reading a draft in some places.
For example, A little more detail of Twilight's anxiety before she makes a break for the door would have been interesting.
Anyhow, good write. I'll be keeping an eye out for the next chapter.
3529771 Being a first time writer, I'm just glad that people like my story. But I know my writing has to improve and your example is just one of the many things I have to work on. Anyway, thank you for at least providing feedback.
3529303 That's deep man. But so true.
Nice to see it finally up!
Wait... how is this a sad fic?
Ophidiophobia.
3530721 Wait... stupid random mouse click.
I wonder remember when Spike saw his fear in that magic door at the Crystal Empire?
Applying my last comment to RD...
She's either lying or she's an idiot.
I like the ending.
I do have to wonder, though...
What would happen if Twi met a lamia (half snake, half pony form) who lived in the catacombs of Canterlot? Oddly specific, yes, but easily explained...
His name would be Bright Eyes, or somewhere along those lines. He'd be blind, but have incredibly hearing. He'd be dressed in tattered black robes concealing his face. He'd be white, or just a really, really light grey. there's be a scar shaped slash across his eyes. He'd probably have a low, deep voice too.
Anyway, the meeting would probably be arranged by Celestia after hearing Twilight had a fear. She'd be ordered to explosre the caverns beneath Canterlot to contemplate her fears, little knowing that the tunnels have been enchanted to not let her out until she's "conquered" it. In the dimly lit darkness, she'd find a single candle and a pony in front of it, hooves crossed in a prayer-like manner. He'd be the first to speak, and the conversation between them being the philosophy of fear. He admits that he is here for a similar reason. Only after explaining it, does Twilight feel something brush against her leg. She steels her nerves and asks what he's doing down here, and then he admits that he was sentenced to roam aimlessly through these tunnels for an eternity as a punishment for the fear and tyranny he inflicted upon the land long ago. He used the Lamia's gift of hypnosis combined with dark magicks to give all the ponies of Equestria nightmares to submit to his will. The initial punishment was dealt by the elements of harmony which stripped him of the very same gift that caused so many years of fear. The second step of punishment was Princess Luna's sentence. After this explanation, Twilight feels something scaly sliding against her leg, which prompts a question from both of them respectfully. The lamia's is what Twilight's phobia is, and Twi's is what he is.
Bright Eyes, in his 1000+years of wisdom decides to frighten Twilight to near death, resulting in her running as fast as she can out of there. He recognizes that she will probably hate him with an intensity rivaling the sun, but also recognizes the benefit for her.
As twilight runs, she mulls over the conversation and everything he said ultimately coming to the conclusion that fear sometimes cannot be conquered. That being said, it doesn't necessarily mean that you can live with it. The enchanted caverns lead her out, and leaving Bright Eyes to his solitary confinement and introspection.
Whoops!
Kinda overdid it. Sorry. You don't really DO NOT need to do... all that... Sorry. 
As much as I like to see Twilight confront her fear of snakes--they are incredibly cute little buggers, after all--I can only shake my head about the manner her friends decided not to encourage her to face her fears, but straight out enforced it via inacceptable means. While facing a fear might be a viable path of action in a controlled environment and with approval of the patient, this horrendous treatment might even make it worse. I halfway expected Twilight to nearly die again due to cardiac arrest or something like that, due to the high stress factor. I sincerely hope you do not actually think that this would be an acceptable course of action under practically any circumstances.
From a technical standpoint, it was well written and entertaining, especcially Twilight's determination to not keep anything Mr. Slithers touched in her house.