Friendship Is Kindness

On the way to Ponyville, I literally bumped into a blue pegasus mare!

My collision with her left the both of us lying on the ground.

“Oh, dear—I’m really, really sorry,” I told her, speaking as fast as a helpless animal fled.

“Are you hurt?” I asked her, wishing sincerely that I could help her.

“Nah—I’m OK,” she answered. “I’m used to it,” she explained.

“Really?” I asked her, concerned for her health. “Crashing into things is scary!” I thought.

The blue pegasus stood back up—which, unlike me, she could do easily—and shouted, “You bet your flank I am!”

“Wow!” I exclaimed softly.

“I’m Rainbow Dash,” she told me. “Nice to meet you!”

“Erm—I’m—erm—Fluttershy,” I answered, swallowing air.

“Say what?” said Rainbow Dash. “I didn’t quite catch that.”

I made a motion with my front hoof, signaling for her to come closer to me, and once she was close enough, I whispered into her ear, “My name is Fluttershy.”

“Wow—you’re a pegasus, too!” she exclaimed upon seeing my wings.

“Yes,” I answered, “but—erm—I can’t fly.”

“I could give you flying lessons,” she offered.

“Erm—not now, thank you,” I answered. “I’m going to Ponyville.”

“Where in Ponyville?” she asked me.

“Well,” I began, “somepony moved in to Ponyville just the other day.” I continued, “Her name is Twilight Sparkle.”

“I know her!” she cried upon hearing the name I mentioned. “She lives in the library!”

“Could you show me the way?” I asked her, because I had never gone to the Golden Oak Library. “Please?” I begged her, pulling a puppy face.

“Awww!” she exclaimed upon seeing my face. “Of course, I will!” she answered. “I know Ponyville like the back of my hoof!”

Rainbow Dash guided me to the Golden Oak Library, flying slowly enough for me to keep up with her.