Dusk Shine and the others were just minding their own business not in the least bit aware of the disappearance of one friend...

The girls eyed him as he squirmed uncomfortably. They were all in the practice room. It was after lunch and they all had a free period. Rarity was the first to speak.

"I just have to say, I LOVE your hair! It's absolutely stylish!"

Butterscotch had no idea what to say. Right before his eyes he was seeing the girl versions of all his friends, including himself. It was so strange. Applejack, Elusive, Berry Bubble, and Rainbow Blitz, and Sunrise Gleam...

SUNRISE GLEAM!!!!!!!!

Butterscotch went pale in the face. "S-S-S--"

"Huh..?" everyone but Pinkie Pie mumbled. She was tapping her chin.

"Hmm...Let's see."

Butterscotch continued to stutter.

" Sandwiches!" Pinkie yelled. The boy didn't respond.

" Shoes!" she cried. No response.

"Spaghetti!" No response again.

Before Pinkie could shout out another word, Applejack stopped her.

" Pinkie, this isn't charades! The boy's trying to say something."

That is if he spits it out she thought.

Butterscotch gulped. He had no idea any of this would happen and it didn't seem as though the girls made a connection that he was one of them only gender bent. The girls all waited for him to say what it was he was trying to say.

He looked down at his feet. " N-Nothing..."

Rarity exchanged looks with the others. "My, darling, no need to be shy. You must be new here. Fluttershy told us your name is Butterscotch. We'll introduce ourselves." She cleared her throat. " I'm Rarity."

Rainbow Dash pointed to herself. " It's Rainbow Dash, the one and only!"

Applejack rolled her eyes as she introduced herself. " The name's Applejack, sugar cube."

" I'm Pinkie Pie!!" the pink haired girl chirped. Sunset Shimmer took a step toward the boy.

"Hi, I'm Sunset Shimmer." She offered her hand for a hand shake.

Butterscotch backed away in fear. " S-Sunrise Gleam!" he squeaked. He covered his face. This shocked the other people there.

"Sunrise Gleam? I just told you my name was Sunset Shimmer. Why are you scared?"

Sunset Shimmer looked hurt. " Oh no, you must've heard the rumors..."

Butterscotch whimpered. " I know Dusk Shine told me you were good now, but I can't help but think about all the things he told me about you when he went to the other world. He said you helped them out when the Sirens were causing trouble, but I was never there to see you being a good some pony!"

This confused them all. Pinkie frowned. " Dusk Shine? I've never heard of him before and I know everyone here."

"Furthermore, what do you mean he went to the other world?" Rarity said. " And how is it that she helped this Dusk Shine defeat the Sirens when she was with us? And did you just say some pony?"

Butterscotch was quiet. "Umm..."

Everyone eyed him suspiciously. Pinkie Pie got up in his face and scratched her chin. " You know, you look awfully like Fluttershy. But you're a guy. You can't possibly be her brother because you would've been mentioned before and Fluttershy wouldn't have had to introduce herself. I mean, look at your pink, flow-y hair. If it were any longer it'd be just as fabulous as Fluttershy's hair. You have the same cobalt blue eyes that shine brightly when you're worried or scared. That pale yellow skin is about the same flawlessness of our dear friend. And your voice! I know you're a guy but it's as nice and sweet and gentle as the peeping of that there chick!"

Butterscotch had nothing to say. She was really good with words. " But there are definitely some differences," Pinkie observed. " For one, you're obviously a guy. Instead of the frail frame that Fluttershy has, you have a more muscular build. The muscles in your arms are not that strong but they are somewhat firm-looking...Your shoulders are broader, but not as broad as most dudes around here. You are taller by about two to three inches, making you average height..." Pinkie Pie stood back.

" And if you're anything like Fluttershy, characteristics that would be taken from a girl to a guy..." She clapped her hands. " Then you'd be an animal loving boy who cares nothing more than to take care of cute animals. You'd feed animals and cuddle them in your arms like they were the world to you! And if I'm not mistaken, you would be just as kind and gentle, too! Always there to help your friends out with a reassuring smile, always there to do what is right and for the best, even if you are scared. There to speak just a few sweet words that would turn a troubled person to happiness, saying them ever so softly with every bit of sincerity in your voice!"

The girls were all speechless. The slightest bit of blush came across Rainbow Dash. She coughed noisily. " Well! Knowing Pinkie Pie, that probably is true..."

Applejack tilted her hat down somewhat. " Y-Yeah, is it?"

Butterscotch stood in front of them blushing fiercely. " W-Well, I-I never thought about myself all like that." he whispered. He held the chick up close to his face and looked away in embarrassment.

" So darn cute," Applejack muttered. She attempted to hide the red on her cheeks.

Rarity smiled dreamily. " You sure do have a way with words, Pinkie. I say, it does make him more attractive!"

Fluttershy squeaked. " Rarity! Are you crushing on him?"

The fashionista looked down at her friend. " Oh I'm only pointing out the obvious. Butterscotch is very cute with his boyish charm and coy manner. And he's not at all bad to look at."

Sunset Shimmer shook her head violently. " Whoa, whoa! That's like you saying that to Fluttershy herself! I mean, he's practically her but in a more masculine version...Ugh! But that's still odd!"

It was apparent that everyone was thrown off into a babbling state from Pinkie's description. Even the chick felt shy and nervous. It peeped and hid its face in Butterscotch's palm.

"There, there. There's nothing to be shy of," its caretaker cooed. Butterscotch petted it with his finger.

This display of affection really didn't help in making the atmosphere more breathable.

Pinkie Pie carelessly hit the drums. " Come on, everyone! We might as well play since we're in here."

They all agreed and grabbed their instruments and a mike. Striking up a tune would definitely make the air more relaxed...

Author's Note

Ooh, Pinkie just made things awkward! Tell me if this is good or not. Thanks for reading!