The Aftermath

Fluttershy drowsily walks home after all of the citizens of Ponyville celebrated her birthday. The walk back seemed longer than usual, however, she knew in her heart and soul that even though the way home was a downer, she had the best day of her life!

"I wish I could keep living this amazing day." Fluttershy murmured to herself sleepily.

"You may not able to do that, but you'll remember this day forever that's for sure!" A mysterious voice grumbled.

"Who's there?!" Fluttershy screamed.

"You don't know me, but I've come from the future to give you a warning. Watch your back, you have no idea what lurks in the shadows." The voice answered grimly.

"Can you at least tell me what ponies call you?" Fluttershy questioned

"They call me The Doctor." The voice whispered and without another second passing, he was gone.

Baffled, Fluttershy walked into the comfort of her cottage and thought about what "The Doctor" had said. She did agree that she didn't know what lurks in the shadows but she knew that something was destined to happen, good or bad. Either way, Fluttershy vowed not to be too close to any shadows just to be on the safe side.

That fateful evening when the sky was dreary and the town was void of life, Fluttershy walked the empty roads. Rain was pouring down like the entire world was crying with her. That day, she had lost her beloved pet Angel to a rabid wolf. The entire town of Ponyville mourned with her for her lost pet. To her, he was more than just a pet; he was her son. She raised him from birth like he was her very own. Suddenly, she heard rustling in the bushes behind her. They were covered by a long, dark shadow, which Fluttershy vowed never to touch.
A small fawn crawled out from under the bush and stared up at Fluttershy curiously. Ignoring the darkness, Fluttershy confidently strode forward and picked up the young fawn. It whimpered and dug it's head into Fluttershy's mane. Swiftly as a lightning bolt, she flew home and tried to find out what had happened to the fawn.

After a slight interrogation, Fluttershy found out that the fawns mother was also killed by a wolf and was now an orphan. She now understood The Doctor's warning, he wanted her to find the fawn! That very moment, Fluttershy's vision blurred and she fell onto the cold, hard ground. Colors shifted and she saw an image start to form. A pony walked by the bush and grabbed the fawn instead of Fluttershy herself. The pony walked along and threw the fawn down a cliff and said "Only the strongest survive!" And it walked away.

Dazed, Fluttershy jumped off of her floor and found the fawn fast asleep on her couch, where Angel used to sleep. She nudged awake the sleeping fawn and whispered to it, "Don't fear, I'll be here. I won't leave you my little ray of hope!" They immediately sparked a bond that begun the age of Fluttershy the pony and Hope the fawn!