What with defeating Tyrek and getting new duties and a castle, Twilight Sparkle is a very busy pony. She finds herself spending a lot less time with her friends. Eventually, they fall out of touch entirely. But one day, several years later, Twi gets a call that gives her horrible news. Fluttershy is in the hospital, dying slowly of cancer. Twilight rushes immediately to her side, but is sad to find how much has changed. And while this is happening, Twi finds herself wondering what life means, and if living is really important if it only ends up in death.

*Rated T for depression, sadness, and possibly a suicide attempt. NOTHING ELSE! This story is dedicated to all the people who have battled cancer or AIDS, no matter who they are, or if they have won or lost.*