Ashes

"Hello? Guardian? Are you there?" Fluttershy asked.

The voiced cried out.

Sing for me, my dear.

Fluttershy sang out a few notes.

Excellent. Now lessons can begin.

Fluttershy stood, shocked. She immediately tried to object.

"But sir, I really don't like big crowds and, um, I ponies don't-"

The Angel simply laughed.

Then I guess that will be the first barrier.

"Oh please sir, I really don't think we should do lesson but if I ever embarrass myself, it will be the last-"

I am your Guardian Angel and I will protect you from anything, including your stage-fright. It is already gone yet you simply don't know it.

"It is? Are you sure?" Fluttershy asked.

Yes, my dear, your Guardian Angel has you under his wing.

"I don't deserve someone like you. First you watch over me and then you take away my fears."

Nonsense. If anything I don't deserve to know you.

Fluttershy giggled as she felt more and more comfortable with her Angel. One day she heard her Angel sigh and a small clack as he closed the piano.

"What's wrong?"

He was silent.

"My voice doesn't please you."

He sighed again and spoke to Fluttershy with a simple sadness.

My dear, you mustn't say here all day anymore. It is not good for you. Even though I wish I would never have to let you go, I want you to sing at the upcoming concert. We will still have a two hour lessons at 10 P.M. but go show everyone what I have done to your glorious voice. YOU need to start showing the world your voice and taking you life back. I may not speak with you until this happens.

"My Guardian! Where are you?"

But he was gone.