The Quiet Game

As Fluttershy ran back to her home, Twilight decided this was the perfect time to use one of the tricks he had been practicing. She would summon an Ursa Minor.

Applejack and Rainbow Dash were chasing after Fluttershy, wanting answers.

“Hey... Fluttershy... come... BACK?”

Twilight had already summoned the Ursa Minor, but Fluttershy had run the other way, leaving Rainbow Dash and Applejack standing there in fear, eyes fixed on the angry face of the Ursa Minor. They attempted to run, but the creature grabbed Rainbow Dash’s wing, and started to toss her around like a toy. She was smashing against buildings in the process. Even Twilight was surprised, but still didn’t feel the slightest remorse.

Applejack managed to hide in a bush, but she still had to witness the brutal beating of Rainbow Dash. She couldn’t believe her eyes. It wasn’t so violent before. That’s when Applejack realised it was an Ursa Major. The one problem was that Twilight wasn’t here to stop it. Even though she was still watching from her library. Smiling wide.

It had been days after the Ursa Major left the town, and Rainbow Dash was still in the hospital, lucky to be alive, but at the same time, she wasn’t. The doctors said that if she were to die, it would be a relief due to her current state. Fluttershy decided that she would visit, but she had a different technique of talking.

“F-f-Fluttershy? What are you doing here?” Rainbow Dash could barely speak.

Fluttershy held up a mini whiteboard that said, “I came to visit, but I can’t talk, not able to say why”

YOU ARE LUCKY I DIDN’T MAKE THAT A RULE...

“Well, whatever way you talk, it doesn’t matter. Can you listen for a second though? I... might not be here much longer. The doctors say I have at least a year left due to the damage. But I don’t want any pony to be upset. This is what I want. I’ll be in a better place soon.” Rainbow Dash said. Fluttershy nodded and let Rainbow Dash rest. Maybe she shouldn’t give up after all.

YOU SHOULD! YOU’RE WORTHLESS!

But Fluttershy didn’t listen to Twilight. But that would prove to be foolish.