Vintavia Scralody Season 1
Episode 5: Fluttertough
Previous ChapterNext ChapterFluttershy is at her cottage feeding her animals pets, and they seem to go insane over the food.
“Plenty for everypony. Slow down.” She giggled.
Fluttershy hears stomping from none other than Angel Bunny, who has a bowl of nothing. Fluttershy immediately gives him a bowl of bamboo, but he kicks it out of the house. He continues stomping on the ground.
“Okay, Mister Picky-pants, you win. Carrots, lettuce and apples, yum-yum-yum!” She said. But he immediately throws it away. “What? But…” Angel takes out a cucumber and eats it, but his face immediately turns green from disgust. “Well then, what will you eat?” She asked. Angel gets out a book and gestures to the book that has the recipe for an elaborate cherry-topped salad. “I'm not sure I can even make that. Well... I don't want you to starve... Oh, are you sure I can't tempt you with a nice crisp piece of-” she was cut off by the bunny who points hardly at the picture to beg her for the food. Fluttershy sighs at this. “I'll make your special recipe.” She then walks out of her house.
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Fluttershy’s at the marketplace as she tries to buy asparagus from a stall.
“Hmm, let's see. Asparagus.” She said to herself before going to the asparagus stall, but Lucy Packard cuts in front of her. “Excuse me, um, I think you just stepped in front of me?” She said as Lucy started to walk away from the stall. “Excuse me, I think you made a mistake? You see I was actually here first and-”
“Sorry, didn't notice you there.” Said Lucy leaving.
“I know.” The Pegasus said quietly.
She then notices Sand Trap taking her place. She approaches the elderly pony and tries to talk to him.
“Oh, pardon me, sir-”
“Yes. what?” He said not being able to hear Fluttershy, so he pulls out his ear trumpet.
“I think you just cut in front of me.”
“A cut of celery? But– this is the asparagus stand!” He said still not hearing her.
Fluttershy finally leans into the trumpet to speak up. “I said. I think you just cut in front of me.”
“Ohoh, no need, dearie, I'm already in front!” Said Sand Trap before leaving.
“I noticed.” She murmured.
Just then, two other ponies named Surf and Turf pop out in front of her.
“Hey!” Fluttershy exclaimed.
“Would you mind moving back? You're in my personal space.” Said Turf rudely.
“But-”
“Seriously, do you need your asparagus so badly? Get a life.” Said Surf rudely.
“Oh, okay. There's no rush.” She said quietly.
Fluttershy starts backing away passed Vinyl and Octavia, who look at her with concern.
“Hey Fluttershy, what’s wrong?” Asked Vinyl.
“Oh, nothing.” Fluttershy lied.
“Are you sure? Cuz it sounds like you’re being a pushover.” Said Octavia.
“Well, you know how they can be. Sometimes, they can be a little pushy and shovey.” Said Fluttershy.
“So you’re gonna let a bunch of greedy bargain hunters take your place in line?” Said Vinyl not looking happy.
“I don't mind.” Said Fluttershy as she walks off happily.
Vinyl and Octavia look at each other in concern.
“Poor Fluttershy. This always happens. She's too nice for her own good.” Said Vinyl.
“Yeah, she needs to learn how to be a little tougher.” Octavia agreed.
“Hmm if only we had a group of strong mares that can fight back.” Vinyl put her hoof on her chin and suddenly gets an idea. “That’s it! Tavi, I know what we’re gonna do today. You bring the mane 6 over to our house and I’ll go get Fluttershy. It’s time to Turn Fluttershy into Fluttertough.” Vinyl said confidently.
“Hmm, feels a little intense, but I’m in.” Octavia grinned.
The two mares fall out.
Vinyl goes looking for Fluttershy, who is back at her cottage, feeding the animals, who are still going insane. She hears a knock at the door and goes to answer it, as soon as she opens the door, it is revealed to be Vinyl at the doorstep.
“Fluttershy, how would you like to go back to that marketplace tomorrow, and get everything you wanted?” Said The DJ.
“Oh, no thanks. I'm fine.” Said The timid mare.
Vinyl didn’t like that answer and grabs her by the hoof and drags her out of her house and they fall out.
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At Vinyl and Octavia’s house, it’s revealed that Fluttershy is there along with the mane 6. They are all outside of the bathroom.
“Tomorrow, you're going back to that mall as a new Leni. And the new Leni, doesn't let people cut ahead of her in line.” Said Vinyl as Fluttershy nods with shyness. “Ten, hut.” Vinyl called out to the others.
The mane 6 are lined up along the wall, Pinkie Pie approaches Fluttershy.
“Now, you're number one in the bathroom line. Don't let anyone make you number two.” Said the pink mare.
“Ok, I can do that.” Said Fluttershy with cheer.
Rainbow Dash immediately steps in trying to act. “I'm feeling the surprise part of tacos! Oh, you gotta let me cut, Fluttershy!” She groaned.
“Oh, you poor thing! Go right ahead!” Said the shy pony, not really acting tough. The others groan
“Alright. Step aside and watch a pro do it. Dashie, your assistance.” Said Pinkie.
Dash steps in, trying to act again. “I'm in a hurry, Pinks! Let me cut!” Vinyl exclaimed.
Pinkie growls; Rainbow tries to cut, but Pinkie starts attacking her. She finishes it off with pinning Dash to the floor.
“I HOPE YOU LIKE THE TASTE OF FLOOR!!” Pinkie shouted.
“Tackle, pin, catchphrase. Got it!” Said Fluttershy taking notes.
The 8 mares are outside of the backyard The mares, minus Vinyl, Octavia, Applejack, and Fluttershy, pile some clothes on a table.
“Second lesson, the new Fluttershy isn't afraid to go after what she wants.” Said Applejack pointing to the table “There's some threads on that clearance table, but you got mares blocking your way. What are you gonna do, Sugarcube?”
“I'm gonna get those threads!” Said Fluttershy with determination in her eyes. She Marches up to the table with a serious look on her face, and politely taps Dash on the shoulder. “So sorry, would you mind moving?” She Tries to find an opening. “No? I can wait until your ready.” She Walks away, as her friends at the table sigh.
“Rarity, show her how it's done.” Said Applejack.
“Don’t mind if I do, darling.” The fashion pony said. She walks a distance from her friends and prepares to bull charge at them. “OUT OF MY WAY!” She shouted, pushing the others, she climbs on top of the table, spins a sweater over her head to celebrate, and starts doing a victory dance on it.
“Run, block, do a dance. Got it!” Said Fluttershy, taking notes.
The group walks back to the house, and the head for the kitchen.
“Third lesson, protecting your property.” Said Twilight as she hands Fluttershy a phone charger, which Fluttershy takes. “The new Fluttershy doesn't let greedy shoppers steal her stuff.”
“That phone charger is the only working one in the house. Your goal is to hold onto it, no matter what.” Said Rainbow.
Fluttershy is still missing the point of these training sessions, gets up. “Oh, it's okay.” She gives Dash the charger. “I can use the landline.”
Her friends groaned in frustration as they put Fluttershy back on the chair.
Applejack takes the charger, sighs, and goes to the other side of the kitchen. “I'll show you how it's done. I've been protecting my junk from y’all for years.” She wraps the charger around her under arm. “The key is to use a good, firm armpit grip.” She turns to her friends. “Alright, come at me.”
They attack her while Fluttershy remains seated.
“Armpit tuck, fall on the floor, protect vital organs.” Said Fluttershy taking notes, she leaves.
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The next day, Fluttershy and her friends are waiting in the line at Sugarcube corners.
“Thank you girls for all of your help. I'm so excited about the new Fluttershy!” Fluttershy said gratefully.
Just then, Surf and Turf from earlier shoves in front of Fluttershy like she's not even there. The others are not happy.
“Dude! What the heck!” Vinyl exclaimed.
Fluttershy starts clenching her hooves, and making a face. “I got these creeps.” She attacks them the same way Pinkie did to Rainbow the day before, pins them to the ground. “I hope you like the taste of floor!” She shouted.
“You did it!” Exclaimed Pinkie excitedly.
The two run away. Meanwhile, Mr. Cake nervously opens the door, and everyone starts rushing in. Fluttershy makes a determined face, and rushes in as well. She makes her way to a cupcake section, but sees a bunch of other woman taking the Fluttershy.
“TAKE A HIKE!” She shouted as she shoves the women out of her way to reach the Cupcakes. She gets one and starts doing a dance, with Vinyl and Octavia joining in.
“Aww yeah!” Vinyl said cheerfully as she and Octavia hoof bumped each other.
Next, Fluttershy grabs a milkshake, and some lady tries to steal it from her, but Fluttershy grabs it.
“Hey! It's mine! Don't even think about it!” Said Fluttershy struggling. She Hip checks the lady into a pile of clothes.
Cuts to a montage of Fluttershy grabbing apples before others could get to them and puts them in her bag. Her friends watch Fluttershy dragging two girls for a Banana, The girls start attacking Fluttershy, but she ends up winning.
“Hooray!” Fluttershy’s friends cheered.
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The 8 mares are in the middle of Ponyville now as the others are cheering for Fluttershy.
“You were amazing!” Said Applejack
“Yay, Fluttershy!” Pinkie Pie.
“You crushed it!” Said Vinyl.
“I didn’t know you had it in you.” Said Octavia.
“Ah, we gotta celebrate. Burgers, Sodas, and Fries. On me!” Vinyl requested.
“Thanks, Vinyl. Meet you all at the hayburger.” Said the timid pony.
Her friends leave while a mare cuts in front of her, Surf and Turf, who cut in front of her earlier addresses this.”
“I wouldn't do that.” Said Surf nervous pointing to Fluttershy.
The guy who just cut Fluttershy turns around, sees Fluttershy preparing to bull charge him, and makes a run for it, Fluttershy smiles at this, while Surf and Turf just keeps to themselves.
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The other girls are at the hay burger.
“Wow. Fluttershy really killed the competition.” Said Pinkie.”
“These guys are going to think twice before crossing her.” Vinyl agreed.
“We changed her life.” Said Octavia as she raises her soda. “To us!”
“To us!” They chanted.
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Fluttershy is looking through her bag. She pulls out a green Apple. “Hmm, these green apples are twice the sugar than red apples.” She then pulls out a smoothie. “And this smoothie looks good with all the fruits in it.”
Goldie Delicious is talking to Mrs. Cake.
“Are you sure you don't have any more of those green apples?” She asks, but Mrs. Cake shakes her head. “That's all my granddaughter wants. Well, that and for me to live forever but I can't promise that."
Fluttershy, Seeing that she had one, calls to Goldie Delicious. “Here!” Goldie walks up to her, and Fluttershy takes her green apples out. “You should take mine.”
Goldie takes the apples. “You angel. Applebloom will be so happy.”
Goldie walks off, and another woman walks past but notices Fluttershy’s smoothie.
“That smoothie is so delicious, where'd you get it?” Asked the women, admiring the drink.
“I think this was the last one.” Said the timid pony.
The woman had a disappointed look on her face. “Oh, it’s so rare, well, better luck next time.” She sighed, walking off with her head down .
“Wait!” Said Fluttershy stopping her. “Wait! I can't imagine how awful that is.” She offers her the smoothie. “Here, take mine.”
The woman now has a happy look on her face. “Aw, that is so sweet.” She said as she hugs Fluttershy and takes the smoothie. “Thank you.” She walks off.
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Meanwhile at the hay burger…
“Indeed. Today could be the start of a whole new life for Fluttershy.” Said Octavia taking a sip of her drink.
“Yes. Yes it could.” Vinyl agreed.
“What do you think her future is?” Asked Rainbow.
“I dunno, but maybe she should start a business one day.” Vinyl said.
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Fluttershy finally gets to the front of the line, and puts the only thing she has left on the counter.
“That’s a great option.” Said Mr. Cake. “I wish I could have those.”
“Oh, well, why don't you take them?” Said Fluttershy giving him the carrots.
“Oh, oh, I couldn't do that, this is all you have and you've been waiting in line for so long.”
“It's okay, I wouldn't even be shopping here, if it weren't for ponies like you working so hard.”
Fluttershy leaves, while Mr. Cake smiles, and gives Surf and Turf who cut in front of her earlier a salute, they yelp and takes cover.
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Meanwhile, back at the hay burger…
“No, the castle Fluttershy’s gonna live in, will have three swimming pools!” Said Rarity fantasizing.
“How about a zoo?” Said Vinyl
“Oh, and a chocolate fountain!” Said Octavia.
“There she is.” Said Rarity excitedly as she notices Fluttershy approaching her friends.
“Hey girls.” Fluttershy said as her friends cheer.
Vinyl then notices something. “Uh, Fluttershy, where is your stuff?”
“Oh, I didn't buy anything. I gave all my clothes away.” Fluttershy confessed.
“What?! After all our training?!” Vinyl cried, surprised.
“What happened to the new Fluttershy?!” Octavia cried, surprised.
“She wasn't really me. I'm sorry, girls. It did feel good to get what I wanted, but it felt even better to give other ponies what they wanted.” Fluttershy admitted.
“Pinkie, we're worried about you. How are you going to make it in life if you keep putting yourself through abuse?” Pinkie said.
“We can’t support you forever, Sugarcube.” Applejack said in agreement.
Just then, Goldie Delicious walks up to Fluttershy.
“Oh, there you are, dear! I got you a little something to say thanks.” Said Goldie holding a present.
“Awwww, you shouldn't have!” Said Fluttershy taking the present.
“I wish more young people were as sweet as you are.” Said the elder mare as she walks away.
“Presents are nice, but you know what's nicer? All those stuff you gave away!” Rarity exclaimed in anger.
Just then, a waiter comes in with a cart of fries.
“Excuse me, Miss, we have the number three combo, with fries, for everyone in your party.” Said the waiter.
“Well thanks.” Said Fluttershy, taking the fries and giving them to her friends. The waiter walks off.
“Wow, we were so wrong about Fluttershy.” Said Vinyl, realizing her mistake.
“Yeah, guess we don't have to worry about her after all.” Octavia agreed.
Pinkie Pie is looking at her fries. “Hmm, if being nice does that much for Fluttershy, I wonder what it could do for me.” She gets up from her seat holding her fries and walks up to Surf and Turf. “Hey, ladies? How would you like my fries?”
“Um, no.” Said Surf rudely.
“Go ahead. Take them.”
“You’re in my space.” Said Surf rudely.
“TAKE THE FRIES!” Pinkie yelled threateningly.
Surf and Turf start screaming and run off In fear, Pinkie glares at them.
“Maybe stick to what you know, Pinkie.” Said Vinyl staring at her deadpan.
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