The Look

Fluttershy's eyed opened. She gazed out of a window nearby to see that it was the next day before realizing her situation. She was tied up in her room. Her door was fixed. Nothing was out of place. Everything was tidy. Then she looked up to see Limelight, Catwalk and Snapshot. Was it true? Had Snapshot betrayed her?

''Snapshot?''
''Shut up.'' The pony replied. ''Couldn't you tell I was faking? Using you to make sure us superior ponies stayed above you featherbrains? Then again, you pegasi never were the smartest ponies, were you?''

The three ponies left the room, leaving poor Fluttershy alone to once again feel pathetic.

Meanwhile, the 5 friends were almost at their destination. The train was warm, with butterscotch walls and little lanterns that illuminated the train when it became dark. It was mid afternoon and the ponies were enjoying tea on the train.

''Oh these scones are wonderful Pinkie'' Twilight began.
''Yes, simply marvellous'' Rarity agreed.
''Thanks! I can't wait for Fluttershy to try some! It's been so long. It... it's been too long'' The pink pony smiled sadly.

Silence fell over the ponies.

''Do ya think she's fergotten us?'' Applejack asked.
''Of course not! She's simply too busy with her new wonderful career to have the time to speak to us. It's understandable. ''The white unicorn said.
''Maybe we just haven't made enough effort to contact her...'' Twilight said.
''I did send some letters and care packages... but I got replies that told me not to contact her at this time.'' The party pony confessed.

More silence.

''Do you guys think... it's possible something happened to Fluttershy?'' Rainbow cried.
''What like she got a coltfriend, got married, HAD FOALS?!?!'' Pinkie exclaimed.
''No... I mean... something bad...'' The Rainbow pony frowned.
''Rainbow...is that why you were crying yesterday? Because you were scared something happed to Fluttershy?'' Twilight began. ''Look, Fluttershy is our friend too, I'm sure-
''You don't understand!'' Rainbow lashed out. ''She's my BEST friend. I've sworn to protect her and over this last year while we've all bonded I've been treating her more and more like dirt! She probably thinks I don't even care anymore! I feel like I'm the one who sent her away...''
''I understand,'' Rarity replied, her deep blue eyes twinkling. ''I feel like I pressured her to great lengths to accept this career, all the while jealousy boiled inside of me.''
''Ah think there's a lesson ta be learnt here,'' the stetson wearing pony replied. ''I think it's time we gave our quiet friend a voice.''

Evening was drawing near, and still Fluttershy sat bounded by rope in her room. Suddenly, something errupted inside her. She instantly felt a power, an urge to escape. An urge to break free. An urge to get revenge. She began to smile.

''Snapshot...''