Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash were flying through mountains, and landed on top of one. The one with a cave where they used to explore with their other friends, there was that one time when Fluttershy was brave enough to stand up to the big red dragon.

And the dragon apologized.

So Fluttershy forgave him for trying to hurt her friends. She recognized the mountain with a cave, she remembered. She was thinking of one of her memories, and turned to Rainbow Dash, suddenly worried. "Are you sure I'm good enough for this?"

Rainbow Dash turned to Fluttershy and wrapped her wing around her. "Don't worry, you got this. You can do it."

Fluttershy smiled and nodded. Then, she took a deep breath and slowly walked towards the cave. "Um... hello? Red dragon? Are you awake?", she said out loud, but not that loud, so that the big red dragon can hear her.

And well, he DID hear her. Then he suddenly woke up, and walked out of his cave. "Oh, hi." Then he started to feel awkward. "Um.. what are YOU doing here?", he said with an awkward smile.

Fluttershy walked towards the big red dragon. "Oh, well, it's a long story. Today there's going to be a flying competition at Cloudsdale. And I'm nervous about that. Because I have a bad feeling ponies are going to judge me... like they did in my nightmares..." She started frowning, looking down a bit.

Rainbow Dash walked over to Fluttershy and hugged her. "I promise no one will judge you. Trust me?"

Fluttershy took a deep breath. "Okay, I trust you."

The big red dragon looked worried. "Aww... well, how about you stay with me for a little bit, and then you can go to Cloudsdale." He smiled.

Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy weren't amused.

The big red dragon looked surprised and laughed. "I meant that I'm going to train Fluttershy for a little bit. Geez."

Then Rainbow and Fluttershy grinned.

The big red dragon started flying across the sky, doing some cool tricks.

Fluttershy followed him and tried doing exactly what he's doing.

Moments later, Fluttershy was ready. She already felt determined to compete. This time, she wasn't going to give up. She learned that no matter what, you will get judged, but you just have to accept the fact that you are unique just the way you are.

Then Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy quickly flew to Cloudsdale, and Derpy waved her hoof at Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash. "Are you ready, Fluttershy?"

Fluttershy nodded. "Of course. Let's do this!"

Derpy, Rainbow Dash, and Fluttershy all hoofbumped together and stood on each cloud.

Fluttershy tried not to be afraid. Because Rainbow Dash told her to try to face her fears and live with it. Fluttershy appreciated all the help. So they all took off with their flight.

But unfortunately, Derpy was oddly feeling clumsy for some reason. She tripped off her cloud.

Fluttershy noticed her falling. She quickly saved Derpy.

Then Derpy hugged Fluttershy. "Thanks, Fluttershy! You saved my life."

Fluttershy winked. "You're welcome." Then Fluttershy gently put Derpy on the ground.

As for Derpy, she just sat and watched Fluttershy finish the competition with Rainbow Dash grabbing her and doing a Sonic Rainboom once again!

Afterwards, they got their trophy, and hugged each other.

Even Derpy flew up there and hugged them.

Even the rest of Fluttershy's friends went to hug her. They were proud of her.

"That was fabulous, darling!", Rarity said, grinning happily.

"Yeah! That was super-duper fantastic!", Pinkie Pie said, grinning excitedly.

"Great job, partners. Yeeeeeeehaw!", said Applejack.

Twilight Sparkle put her hoof on Fluttershy's shoulder. "Great job, Fluttershy. We're proud of you for who you are. We always will, no matter what."

Fluttershy started crying tears of joy. "Thank you so much, everypony.. you truly are the best of friends I can ever have!"

Then Fluttershy said, "See you later!" to her friends and returned to her cottage. She went to the writing table again, pulling out another piece of paper to write THIS:

First I thought, fear would take over me. But now I see, I got friends to stick like glue with me.

She put her pencil down once again and smiled.

Rainbow Dash was right. Everything was going to be okay after all.

So Fluttershy flew upstairs to her bedroom and started relaxing on her bed, looking at the window with the sun shining bright.

Author's Note

Welp, things have finally come to an end with Fluttershy's fears. Hope you enjoyed this fanfiction!