A night at the Grand Galloping Gala exposes more secrets than a lycan's love for a gentle pegasus mare.

Fluttershy wants Black Paint to show her what it's like to be part wolf. Although the idea is a dangerous one, he agrees to help her trick Twilight into turning her into a wolf for a day. However, things do not go exactly as planned.

When Black Paint starts relapsing into his depression, he accidentally gives Fluttershy his suicide note after failing to go through with an attempt. When she finds out about it, she does her best to help him get through the pain.

A shy earth pony and half-wolf, Black Paint, recounts how his neighbor and best friend, Fluttershy, helped him rediscover the magic of friendship when he accidentally reveals his secret to her.