Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash have been together for a few years now, living in their own little house in the heart of Ponyville. But tensions rise as the rigorous demands of Dash's newly formed flying team leave only frayed ends of the bond they once shared. Fluttershy feels ignored and neglected, and Rainbow feels unjustly vilified. (Drawing of Fluttershy graciously shared by DeviantArt user maplebrush, and page break image belongs to blackgryph0n.

Dusk has spent his life comfortably in his small hometown of Hayfield for the larger half of his life. But after finishing all of his formal studies, he sets off to realize his dream of discovering all of the wonders Equestria holds, both those of nature and civilization. A wide array of locales await him, and he intends to leave no corner unexplored. Join him and come see a brave new world through his eyes.