Furball wasn't different from anypony else. That's what he was told, even though he knew was. Furball goes through many struggles in his life, not just being a cross-breed; Furball has a secret that will shock everypony.

Not really a spoiler, but consider skimming this blog. It may be old, but it's still somewhat relevant. TL;DR, he has wings, no horn.

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