Fluttershy is dead, A harmless joke from Discord ended in disaster when Fluttershy's panic got her and unforeseen circumstances came into play. As Fluttershy's astral body is about to leave the mortal plain after witnessing her own burial, she refuses, she refuses to part with her friends in such a way. Acting with her wish to stay, the element of harmony: Kindness, bonds with her very soul transforming her into the true spirit of Kindness.

With her new found ability to stay in the mortal plain, Fluttershy is determined to somehow, with the help of the elements, help her friends and other ponies from beyond her grave, as such is the spirit of Kindness.

Inspired by the story: Wild Butterflies by "Swirlstar the Dedraeb".