Fluttershy hummed to herself as she fed all her animals in the morning after she ate breakfast. After she was done she went to get her mail. On the top was a flyer that boldly stated: SAPPHIRE SHORES NEEDS NEW DANCERS! Usually Fluttershy threw these flyers away immediately since she hated to be in the spotlight. But this time she hesitated because she never got flyers from such an important celebrity. Holding the flyer in her hoof Fluttershy's brain was screaming for her to put the flyer in the trash but her hoof seemed to disagree. Sighing, she set the flyer on her table and went outside for a walk to clear her mind.

On the way to Sugercube Corner, Fluttershy met Rarity who was on her way to Fluttershy's cottage. Seeing she was already there Rarity burst out, "Fluttershy! Did you get that flyer? The Sapphire Shores one?"

Glancing at Rarity, Fluttershy nervously asked, " What about it?"

Rarity almost burst as she exclaimed, "Whatever do you mean? Obviously we are both going to sign up as a recruit!"

Gasping, Fluttershy took and step backwards and almost fainted as she whispered, "Your kidding right?"

Offended Rarity answered, "Darling why would you think I'm kidding? Of course we should both attend. I'm beautiful and you’re graceful so we would be a perfect pair of recruits!"

Horrified Fluttershy said, "But I don't want to be famous in the spotlight!"

After eyeing Fluttershy for almost a minute Rarity asked, "Why wouldn't you want to be famous? Besides, it's not like strangers will mob you! Sapphire Shores is the lucky one that gets that much attention.

Fluttershy stuttered, "B-but p-ponies will still notice m-me..."

Rolling her eyes Rarity started rambling, "No silly! We only get a little attention and then they forget about us. Which in my opinion, is hardly enough attention for such an important, beautiful, and lovely pony like me.

After snapping out of her daze Rarity suddenly said, "Never mind that! You will still sign up to be a recruit will you? Will you? Will you? Rarity was practically down on the ground pleading now.

Sighing in defeat Fluttershy said, "I'll think about it." Annoyed that her walk didn't help her, Fluttershy said bye to Rarity and went to Twilight to seek some guidance on the matter.

Arriving at the Golden Oak Library Fluttershy knocked on the door. A couple minutes later Spike answered the door and said, "Hey Fluttershy welcome in! What are you up to?"

Smiling at her friend Fluttershy said, "Nothing much I just want to see Twilight." Without another word Fluttershy stepped into the Library to find her. Spotting Twilight reading a book, Fluttershy waved and trotted over to sit next to her. Hesitating a little Fluttershy finally gathered up the courage to whisper hi.

Looking up from her book Twilight exclaimed, "Hi Fluttershy! I didn't notice you were there."

Having heard this response often, Fluttershy went straight to business and said, "Twilight may I discuss something with you?"

Closing her book Twilight responded, "Sure what's on your mind Fluttershy?" After taking a deep breath Fluttershy explained everything that Rarity said to Twilight and her concerns of being in the spotlight.

Smiling kindly to her shy friend Twilight explained, "It's not that bad being in the spotlight. You get many compliments and complains even those comments are a bit hurtful; but those will just give you something you need to improve yourself.

Now understanding this experience a bit more Fluttershy interrupted Twilight and asked, "May I ask you for more advice later?"

Delighted that Fluttershy took her advice Twilight answered, "Sure! Just swing by anytime." Thanking Twilight Fluttershy flew out of the library and went back to her cottage.

Back in her cottage Fluttershy had gears turning in her head as she tried to make her decision. As she started to feed the animal's their lunch and make a daisy sandwich for herself, she almost forgot add daisies since she was so deep in thought. Her mind was debating whether or not she should sign up as a recruit for Sapphire Shores. After finishing her sandwich she took a deep breath and made her decision. Fluttershy decided that she would sign up as a recruit. After all, her friends have been trying to convince her to participate in events just like this for years. She also knew that whatever happens, her friends would be there to back her up. Confident that she could do this Fluttershy decided to tell her friends her decision at their picnic gathering tomorrow. Fluttershy smiled thinking about her friends expressions when she told them the news. She even giggled as she imagined when Rarity would be like. Happy that she finally made her decision, Fluttershy headed towards the spa to destress after the day's crazy events.

When she arrived at the Ponyville spa, Fluttershy decided to first go into the steam room. Putting on her white and pink robe she sat there on the wood and enjoyed the humid steamy room as she closed her eyes and relaxed. After a couple of minutes, she decided to get a light mud mask without cucumbers on her eyes. Then, she asked for a nice and long light soothing massage from Lotus Blossom. As Lotus worked out all the stress in Fluttershy her body practically got completely limp since she was so relaxed. When the massage was over, Fluttershy went into a mud bath. Finally Fluttershy had a hooficure that shined up her hooves so she could even see her reflection in them. As she walked out of the spa she felt way better then before and more relaxed then ever.

Suddenly Fluttershy rushed back into the spa and glanced at the clock that was hanging on the wall. It read 7:00! That meant she lost track of time and was late to feed the animals their dinner! Fluttershy galloped quickly to her cottage and she franticly fed her animals hoping that they would forgive her. Especially Angel bunny since he was always picky about when, where, and what he ate. Gulping, Fluttershy nervously pushed a bowl of lettuce and vegetable to him. To her surprise he gulped it all down without and word and went back to his business. Sighing in relief she then made a quick daisy sandwich for her dinner. After that, Fluttershy started to feel her eyelids started to droop. Jolting back awake, she yawned as she decided to hit the hay. After taking a shower and brushing her teeth Fluttershy settled down into her bed. But it was only after tossing and turning for a few minutes that she finally fell into a deep dreamless slumber.

Author's Note

Thanks for reading! Please comment and give your opinion on my work. This is my first story that I'm putting online. I apologize for any mistakes in grammar, spelling, etc. Feel free to point out any problems that you see for any of the chapters.