Fluttershy was outside her cottage when she saw something, something different, something she had never seen before. Imagine her surprise when, eventually, this "something" starts speaking to her! Of course, she is shy at first, but soon, she realises that this new friend is alone, not only now, but their whole life, with no one who truly understands them. Behind their rough exterior layer is someone who needs a friend, and Fluttershy decides she must be it, and she eventually finds that not only does she understand him better than anypony else, but he understands her as well. He's sweet, sensitive, and even shy, but instead of hiding, he chases away anyone who comes by. Can Fluttershy pull back this course, outer layer and find the softer, beautiful layer underneath? What will everypony else think? Will their friendship survive? Who is this "something" I keep talking about without much detail? read to find out!