A freak accident has lead to disaster for Ponyville.

Unfortunately, Fluttershy has been badly injured during this disaster. Her injuries mark the beginning of a difficult chapter in her life as she hopes to recover from her injuries. For Rainbow Dash it's the beginning of a nightmare of problems and conflicts.

Both face hardships during this trying time.

Rated Teen for some swearing and content. Takes place after season 4.
Many thanks to lillytheomegawolf for helping brainstorm and pre-reading.

Cover art is a placeholder until I can produce something more fitting

Twilight and Pinkie Pie have planned a vacation for their best friends in order to clear up all the stress built up from the past few weeks. Fluttershy has had a crush on Rainbow Dash for the longest time ever. She has always thought Rainbow Dash was oblivious to love and wasn't interested in mares too. During the long train ride, it starts to get harder for Fluttershy to hide her feelings for Rainbow Dash.

Rainbow Dash is tired of spending Hearts and Hooves Day as one of the few ponies without a date. More importantly, she is tired of hiding her crush on Fluttershy. As Hearts and Hooves Day nears, she can't help but feel worried about how that special day will turn out.