Dear Fluttershy,

You don’t know me. In fact, I’m certain you don’t. But, there’s no one else I can think of to write to.

I’m a soldier, fighting because some law told me I had to. There’s nothing I fight for, and that sounds really sad now that I think about it. I don’t have a family, or friends, to speak of, so I hope you will at least know I exist.

I remember seeing you on the billboards of Manehattan a few years ago. That was when I first saw beauty in this world, and the last time as well. Later, I learned of your name, and how you were an Element of Harmony: Kindness.

I never did anything with this knowledge, and I’m sure you’ve received a lot of letters when you were modelling. Maybe I was a coward, or maybe I knew nothing would come from correspondence with you. You’re eyes seemed so shy in those pictures, so I don’t blame you even if I ever did write to you and I didn’t get a response.

Don’t think of this letter as an admission of infatuation. Not that you aren’t cute, but I will admit this letter is just me being selfish. I’m stationed in my hometown, but I’ll be sent away for battle soon. You’re the only pony I could think of.

I’m sorry. This letter isn’t what I wanted it to be. You don’t have to write back, or even acknowledge my existence. I’m sure you have better things to do.

Goodbye,

Cowardly Lion

Author's Note

Don't forget you can write your own letters. As many as you want!