Rainbow Dash isn’t one to brag—okay, that’s a lie, she loves to brag—but she’s always been very proud of being the Element of Loyalty. When one of her close friends trusts her with a very difficult personal revelation, Rainbow Dash is eager to prove that that faith is not misplaced.

But in the face of a complete reorientation of her entire world, even the Element of Loyalty can crack under pressure.

Tagged Teen for discussion of sexual orientation. Nothing is explicit or implied beyond that.

Here's a supplemental blog post, if you'd like to read it after you read the story.