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Description
Scene from “Survivor Shy”, a story that follows Fluttershy living in a world completely and suddenly devoid of other ponies.
With nopony to turn to, Fluttershy is forced to learn to fend for herself, and find a way, if possible, to bring back ponykind and save Equestria.
The story is told through the images, and the story excerpts they inspire. The scenes are not created and uploaded in chronological order, making the true turn of events a mystery that the readers must unravel as more scenes are revealed.
Survivor Shy Gallery
FAQ
With nopony to turn to, Fluttershy is forced to learn to fend for herself, and find a way, if possible, to bring back ponykind and save Equestria.
The story is told through the images, and the story excerpts they inspire. The scenes are not created and uploaded in chronological order, making the true turn of events a mystery that the readers must unravel as more scenes are revealed.
Survivor Shy Gallery
FAQ
“I kept up my pace, moving as quickly as I could among the chaotic and wildly overgrown foliage. With only a simple lantern lighting the way and scaring off the creatures lurking in the darkness, I wasn’t certain if I was heading the right way, or deeper and deeper into danger.
“At last, the trees and bushes parted and opened up to a familiar gorge, with a wrecked rope bridge draped down one side of the cliff-face. I checked to make sure my saddlebags were secure, bit down harder on the lantern’s handle so that I wouldn’t drop it, and carefully unfurled my wings. I suddenly heard Pinkie’s advice echo in my memory; “A hop, skip, and a jump.”, and I felt the tears well up in my eyes. I tried to blink them back, hearing Rainbow Dash tell me to “Suck it up, Fluttershy!”, but that only made it worse.
“I sat down where I was, placed the lantern on the ground, and buried my face in my hooves. I couldn’t do this, not without my friends. I had not seen them ever since I woke up to the destroyed world I now seemed to be the last pony to exist in. I had no purpose, no direction, nothing. Coming here had been a reckless decision, I didn’t know what I expected to gain, and I was in an extremely dangerous forest.
“I heard howling behind me, and instantly leapt up onto my hooves, turning around to face the source of the sound. I heard a second howl, this time closer, and I didn’t waste another second to grab my lantern and jump into the air, pumping my wings as hard as I could just as a pack of Timberwolves came charging out of the bushes. I flew over to the other side of the gorge, dropped down the ground and kept on running. The wolves couldn’t jump across, I was sure, but I wasn’t going to wait and find out for certain.
“I galloped up the mossy steps and forced the heavy, wooden door open, and then slammed it shut behind me. I stood there for a moment, staring wide-eyed at the ancient door, shaking at the encounter with the Timberwolves. I slowly sat myself down and put the lantern on the floor, and dried away the tears still in my eyes. I mumbled “Everything will be okay.” to myself, I repeated it a few times, almost promising it to myself, before I felt ready to stand and carry on.
“I started roaming through the hallways of the Old Castle, the place where my friends and I defeated Nightmare Moon oh so long ago. I spite of the time that had passed, being here made it feel like it had only happened a few days ago. I walked slowly, and found myself walking into a large room. Even though it was really dark, due to the overcast skies blocking out the Moon and stars, and my lantern not bright enough to illuminate the giant room, I knew exactly where I was. I was in the Throne Room, the exact place where Twilight faced off against Nightmare Moon alone, and held her own long enough for the rest of us to find her.
“I walked up to the remains of the Throne that sat on the far end of the room, and sat on my haunches beside it. I looked over the vast space, remembering the showdown. It must have been terrifying to have been alone with Nightmare Moon. She was bigger, more powerful, and very dangerous. But Twilight didn’t run away, in spite of the odds, she did all she could to protect the Elements of Harmony, it was the only chance we had to defeat Nightmare Moon, and we were lucky to have found Twilight when we did.
“I blinked as a thought crossed my mind. I was fighting a losing battle alone, too. And no more than ten minutes ago did I consider giving up. I couldn’t do that to Twilight, I couldn’t just give up because things were looking bleak. I owed that to Twilight, to all of them. I had to hang in there.
“I rested my head down to sleep, and promised myself that everything would be okay.”