A/N: The reveal is here...

A week in Ponyville, to you, was like a week in paradise. You soon learnt that either the ponies in town didn't hear the news, or didn't care, and were constantly friendly towards you. You had been introduced to Twilight and Fluttershy's friends properly, and they had all been very supportive of you. The unicorn Rarity had taken you to the Spa for a massage, which felt great considering your condition.

There was the pegasus mare who you had got one over on, Rainbow Dash. You had heard Fleetfoot and Spitfire talking about her a few times, and it was nice to finally put a face to the name. Then came the earth pony Pinkie Pie (who you had a hard time figuring out, Twilight explaining that 'she's just Pinkie Pie') had thrown you a welcome party, where you met with Applebloom's two friends. There was Sweetie Belle, Twilight's student you had seen around the library, and the pegasus filly Scootaloo, who you noticed spent a lot of time following Dash around. You did your best to avoid visiting Sweet Apple Acres however, and hadn't seen your cousin since that day in the library.

Today was your check up at the hospital, to see if they could remove the brace from your leg. You had learnt how to walk on three hooves, but every now and then still fell over. You didn't mind though, as each time you went out you were joined by Fluttershy. She'd manage to catch you before you hit the floor every time. But today you were on your own, as she had somewhere to be. Twilight wanted you to wait for her to return from some errands, but you gave up waiting.

Which is why you were now struggling to stand back up, having fallen for the fifth time in as many minutes. So when you suddenly found yourself weightless it was easy to understand your surprise as you flipped sideways through the air, and it only grew as you landed on somepony's back. You cracked open your eyes and found yourself staring at the back of an orange earth pony, her blonde hair tied back with a red ribbon and a dusty brown stetson on her head.

You started to panic, and began trying to squirm your way off of her, but a hoof came up and held you steady, her words calming you down. “Where t', sugarcube?” Her voice was clear of any emotion, and you weren't sure of her intentions, but there wasn't much you could do right now.

“T-the... h-h-hospital.” With that she set off at a gentle pace, careful not to bounce you around too much. After ten minutes you looked up and saw your destination, but noticed it wasn't getting closer. It was then you realised the mare had stopped. She slowly slipped you off her back, and turned to face you, but kept her eyes locked on the ground. “A-a-applejack?”

“Ah'm sorry, Sky. We got a letter from Effie... but Ah didn't read t' whole thing. Ah jumped to t' wrong conclusion, an Ah... how can Ah show you how sorry Ah am?” You said nothing, locking your gaze with hers as she glanced up at you quickly. She flinched away a little as you brought up your bad hoof, but then relented as you pulled her into a loose embrace.

“You don't need to do anything AJ, just come see me every now and then.” You pulled away and the pair of you started to walk towards the hospital, the mare leaning against your side to steady you. You knew how honest she could be, and there was something you wanted to ask about. “Hey AJ... what's Fluttershy like normally?”

“Heh, outta all mah friends, Ah thought that's who would catch ya eye if you met them. She's very much like you, all quiet and sweet, but you don't wanna make her angry, no sir. That's scary when that happens.”

“Oh... okay. Has she said... anything about me?”

“Ah... don't know. Ah refused to see any of mah friends the past week, even Flutters. Ah was tryin' to work up the courage to come see ya, but...”

“Mac forced you to do it today, didn't he?”

“...yeah. It's not that Ah didn't want to, Ah just didn't know how. Anyways, we're here. Ah'll be waitin' fer when ya finished, and Ah'll help you get back to t' library. Ah'll even tell you a little about Shy. She used to be a model, you know?” You didn't meet the smirking mare's gaze, focusing on the wall behind the reception desk, trying to stop your cheeks from burning up.

You were walking back to town with two mares, having met up with Fluttershy on the way back. All your wounds had healed well, and they put a new brace on your right fore hoof, allowing you to walk on it again. You had just entered the market square when the mares made you sit on a bench next to the fountain to rest, and went to get some treats from Sugarcube Corner.

You knew they would be a while, so just sat watching the town's daily life go by, as you had done from the library balcony. You heard the sound of three fillies giggling, and smiled as the earth pony of the group jumped into your lap. “Hey there, Sky. What ya doing?”

“Waiting for Applejack and Fluttershy to come back, they've gone to get something to eat.”

“Can we wait with ya?” You gave them a nod, and the other two hopped up next to you. You closed your eyes and listened to them talking, but after five minutes, everything went quiet. Not just the fillies, but everypony else as well. “Can we help y'all?” You cracked open your eyes to find five stallions stood over you, glares upon their muzzles. You knew then why... and you hoped they wouldn't...

“Girls... get away from him, now.” None of the three moved, so one of the stallions moved forward. “I don't think you understand, he is not the kind of colt you want to be around.”

“Jus what in the hay is goin' on here? The group separated to allow Applejack and Fluttershy access, the pair trotting over and inserting themselves between you and the stallions, the pegasus mare spreading her wings as if to shield you from them. “Any particular reason you gentlecolts are harassin' mah cousin?”

“Oh, so that's why he fled here, huh?” The one who seemed to be in charge leapt atop a box, looking around at the gathered townsponies. “I guess over the past few days most of you have met this colt, Sky Runner, correct?” The was a murmur of assent throughout the crowd, each one unsure what to make of the situation. “Well, would you like to know why he's here? He was thrown out of Manehatten... FOR RAPE!”

There was a chorus of shocked gasps as angry gazes were levelled your way from nearly every direction. Your ears splayed back and you felt your heart sink as Fluttershy turned to you, confusion in her eyes. “Is... this true?” You didn't have the will to respond, and the new group took that as an admission of guilt.

“You see? He doesn't even try to prove his innocence! Do you want that kind of pony living in your town?” More murmurs throughout the crowd, but there were two blurs that resulted with more ponies stood in front of you, staring at the stallions. One was Rainbow Dash, who flapped her wings menacingly, one was Big Mac, who stared down the five stallions, and then there was a crack of thunder. With a flash of lightning, Princesses Sparkle teleported in, her wings spread wide, her coat turned white and her mane looking like it was on fire. You gazed one last time into the kind mare's eyes, put Applebloom down on the bench and took off, heading out of town with tears brimming at your eyes.

“AND WHO THE BUCK ARE YOU?”

“Your majesty... we are visitors from Manehatten, and we felt it is our duty to inform the town that they had a criminal living among them.”

“YOU MEAN SKY RUNNER?” The stallion bowing at the front of the group looked up and nodded. “IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT HE HAS IN FACT BEEN CLEARED OF ALL CHARGES, DUE TO THE FACT THE MARE ADMITTED SHE LIED AND HE NEVER EVEN TOUCHED HER! WHAT DO YOU SAY TO THAT?”

“Well... h-h-he must have do something f-f-for...”

“ENOUGH! LEAVE, NOW. I NEVER WANT TO SEE YOU IN PONYVILLE AGAIN. SKY RUNNER IS UNDER PROTECTION OF THE CROWN, SO NO HARM SHALL COME TO HIM! GO, BEFORE I CHANGE MY MIND!” The stallions quickly stood and galloped towards the train station, eager to get away from the angry princess. Twilight looked around the gathered ponies, and shook her head. “I AM ASHAMED AT ALL OF YOU! YOU WERE ALL SO EAGER TO GET RID OF HIM WITHOUT EVEN LOOKING AT THE EVIDENCE! I HOPE YOU ARE ALL HAPPY WITH YOURSELVES!” The gathering slowly dispersed, leaving just the fillies, Big Mac, Rainbow, AJ, Fluttershy, and Twilight, who let herself calm down. “I'm sorry I wasn't here everypony, I got back as soon as I could.”

“It's okay Sugarcube, you did what ya had to do. Now we gotta find mah cuz before 'e gets 'imself hurt more.”

“Applejack... what's rape?” The adults all turned to look at the fillies with horror, forgetting that they had heard everything. They had a quick hushed conversation before Applejack turned to the two pegasi.

“Flutters, Dash, can you go look for 'im? He shouldn't have got too far jus' yet.” With a nod from the pair they took off, and Twilight waved the fillies over with a wing. Ten minutes later they were sat on a couch in the library, Applejack sat on the floor in front of them. “Okay girls, this might be a lot to take in. Rape is…”

Your tears had run dry around ten minutes ago, and you just remained on your front from how you had impacted the rain cloud. You certainly couldn't go back there now, and Canterlot was no option. You briefly considered Cloudspire, hoping to bunk with your sister for a bit at the Wonderbolts headquarters, but then you pushed the notion away, not wanting to ruin her career if her connections to you ever came to light.

Your ears twitched as you heard a tomcolt-ish voice call your name, but it quickly passed. It was followed by a soft voice, one that you had taken a liking to over the past few days. And then there was a third voice, followed by another, both mares that you recognised well. One was your sister, and the other was the Captain of the Wonderbolts herself. You listened to the conversation, impressed that Rainbow Dash ignored that two of her heros were right there, solely focused on finding you. The situation was explained, and then you heard the wonderful noise of your sister laughing.

You wanted to go out and tell her that it wasn't something funny, but you also wanted to be alone. The sound of somepony shifting through your cloud disguise made you realise what she found humorous, remembering that it was your favourite place to hide as a foal. You could feel the pony getting closer, and you remained still until a hoof brushed your shoulder.

You closed your eyes for the expected beating, but instead found yourself pulled into a soft embrace, the voice you really wanted to hear coming from right in front of your muzzle. “It's okay... nothings going to happen.” You cracked open your eyes and started into Fluttershy's luminous cyan pools, a soft smile upon her muzzle. You then buried your head into her chest as you began sobbing once more.

You just lay limp across your sister's back as the four mares flew you back to Ponyville. Rainbow was up ahead, Spitfire behind you, and to your left was Fluttershy, who kept glancing your way. After ten minutes of flight the group drifted to the ground, the library door having been opened the moment Twilight saw you coming. Nopony said anything to you as Fleetfoot carried you up the stairs, and with some guidance from Spike, deposited you on your current bed.

You lazily looked over to the door when you heard a chuckle, Spitfire having noticed your poster. Your sister ruffled your mane and headed towards the door, whilst the other mare approached. She lifted your head up to ensure you looked her in the eyes, and gave you a quick smile. “Get well soon, Sky. We miss you coming up to HQ.” She leant forward and planted a kiss on the tip of your muzzle, and you looked away sheepishly as she pulled back. Both mares trotted out, seeming oblivious to the glare that Fluttershy was giving them.

“Why didn't you tell us?”

“I...”

“I mean... um, oh dear. We would have understood, and I think no less... um, of you for not telling us. Twilight got really mad when you left, and I think she is off to Canterlot tonight. She's taking Spike with her... and I... um, I don't... want you to be alone, so...”

“Thank you, Fluttershy. I'd... like it... if you stayed.” She slowly trotted over and held your face like Spitfire just did, a fire in her cheeks already. She went to kiss the tip of your muzzle, but the door burst open with Fleetfoot standing there. The shock caused Fluttershy to slip, connecting her soft lips to yours. There was the flash of a camera and you pulled away, your cheeks on fire once more as your sister closed the door with laughter. To your surprise, and joy, Fluttershy grabbed your muzzle and repeated the process, aiming for your lips this time.

She climbed up next to you, and the pair of you just lay in each others embrace, content to remain close to one another. At least until the door cracked open, and you both looked over whilst blushing at your discovery by your cousin. “Ah'll make this quick, we're headin' back to t' farm now. Sky, you do everything Shy tells you to, you hear?”

“Uh... sure. See you tomorrow, AJ?”

“Yeah, Ah'll bring some apple fritters by, Ah know how much ya like em. Night, Sky. You too, Shy.”

“Good night, Applejack.” The door closed on you and the mare, who rolled over and snuggled her back against your chest. You slowly extend your wing and drape it over her side, earning a soft sigh from her. You listened to her breathe for around ten minutes as she fell asleep, and glanced up as the door opened once more, Twilight walking in.

She slipped a piece of paper on the stand next to your bed, gave a smile as she looked the pair of you over, and then left the room. You put you head back down on the pillow and nuzzled the back of Fluttershy's head. You stopped when you heard her give out a little squeak, but considering she hadn't leapt from the bed and you weren't in pain... You gave your silent thanks to this group of mares, as nowhere else could you have that many ponies stand up for you like they did.

Especially what you had been told Twilight did in the town square after you left. You shuddered after the image of being on the wrong side of her formed in your mind, but a soft nuzzle to your chin brought you back to reality. You squeezed the mare between your forelegs gently, glad she had decided to stay the night.

It had only been a week, but you really liked her, and hoped she really liked you as well. You would give it a few more days, or at least another week, before you asked if she would like to make it official, and you drifted off as your mind settled onto what dreams you would have that night...

Author's Note

And there we have it, your 'crime'. I only got two PM's about it, but I pretty sure most of you guessed what it was.

So... how about that pissed of Alicorn Twilight huh? Who want's to tangle with her then?