Silent Ponyville 2 - Ending 4

Ending: Was it inevitable?

Unlock Condition: See all the memories, but don't encounter Pinkie Pie or Rainbow Dash in the Otherworld.



"…Father…" Fluttershy spoke softly, "I…understand now." She made sure she spoke clearly, "I've done a horrible thing…and…it's likely that I can never be forgiven for what I've done. I can't bring the dead back to life…and the blood of my mother is on my hooves." Fluttershy closed her eyes for a moment, taking a deep breath, before she continued.

"I can only apologize for what I've done." Fluttershy walked closer to the dark creature, "I probably deserved all the punishments I received because of what I've done…I understand them better now." She smiled softly as she drew close to him. "If…you're still not satisfied with what I received…then I'm willing to accept whatever you think is appropriate."

The dark creature grinned broadly, as if pleased with her answer. It brought its mouth up, ready to strike down. Fluttershy closed her eye, smiling happily as she prepared herself.

The rush of darkness came crashing down, engulfing everything she could understand. There wasn't pain, but a disorientating confusion. She felt her body churn and sway, as if being dragged along by a current in the water, though she could still breathe. She tumbled and rolled through the waving darkness all around her, before something snapped.

With a thud, she found herself back in reality.

Fluttershy blinked slowly, letting her vision return to her. She lifted her head up and saw Twilight rubbing her forehead.

"Ugh…is everypony okay?" Twilight asked, opening her eyes to look at them.

"…All things considered…I feel fine." Pinkie said surprised.

"…Yea, I'm feeling fine too." Rainbow rubbed her head.

"…Yes. I feel fine too…" Fluttershy smiled softly.

"So…does that mean the spell worked?" Twilight asked a little confused, looking at Fluttershy.

"…I…I don't know…" Fluttershy said honestly.

"Do you…do you know what was causing them?" Pinkie asked hesitantly.

"…I do…and…I think because of that I might be able to overcome my nightmares." Fluttershy gave a soft, sad smile.

"Well…what was it?" Rainbow Dash asked curiously.

"I…I'd prefer to tell you in private Rainbow Dash." Fluttershy turned her sorrowful smile to Rainbow Dash, "Besides…I need to talk to you in private."

"Uh…sure Fluttershy…anything you need." Rainbow Dash said a little hesitantly, not sure what to expect from such a conversation. The two mares stood up and headed out of the library.

"…Do you think their okay?" Twilight asked, looking at Pinkie.

"…I…can't tell." Pinkie said frowning, "That's a doozy of a spell, even experiencing it twice I can't make heads or tails of what exactly happened." Pinkie rubbed her head, "All I can say is…you REALLY shouldn't ever use that spell again Twilight. It's…more trouble than it's worth."

"…Are you sure?"

"Trust me on this. The world would be a lot better place if you don't ever use that spell again." Pinkie sighed softly.





"So…what exactly do you need to talk about Fluttershy?" Rainbow asked followed behind Fluttershy.

"…No, not here, too many ponies." Fluttershy said looking around as the two walked through Ponyville. "Let's get to my house first…"

It seemed to take a while, but the two eventually made it to Fluttershy's cottage. However, Fluttershy stopped just outside of her door, before turning to face Rainbow Dash.

"Alright…I'm ready now." Fluttershy said taking a deep breath.

"I'm all ears Fluttershy." Rainbow smiled supportively.

"Well…that world…I…I don't know exactly what it is you experienced there…but…I know a lot of what I experienced was…very personal." Fluttershy closed her eyes as she did her best to explain, "It showed me things that…I believe were meant to make me stronger…so that when I learned the truth…I'd be able to handle it…" she turned her head as she formed a sad smile, "Or, maybe more accurately, it was punishing me for the things that happened in my past…

"But, regardless, the world horrified me, but it revealed to me a truth that I had forgotten on purpose…and…well…" Fluttershy took another deep breath, trying to find her footing.

"Dash…tell me…what do you think of me?"

"What do I think of you?" Rainbow asked confused, "Uhm…well…you're…" Dash tried to think of the words she'd use to describe Fluttershy. There were a lot of things Fluttershy was, but none of the words seemed to fit her description just right. She couldn't find exactly what she wanted to say, "Uhhh…"

Fluttershy let out a small chuckle, forcing Rainbow Dash to blush.

"H-Hey! I'm thinking!" Rainbow said a little annoyed.

"It's okay Dash…" Fluttershy softly gave her sad smile, "I understand. I do…" Fluttershy closed her eyes and smiled,

"I enjoyed our time together. You made me the happiest I've been in a long time. I don't know what I would've done without Dash." Fluttershy gave a soft laugh, "You've done so much for me…did I make you happy?"

Rainbow Dash blinked in confusion.

"Fluttershy? You're talking like everything is in the past now…are you sure you're alright?" Rainbow Dash looked concerned now.

"I'm fine Dash." Fluttershy seemed to force a smile this time, "I just…I realized something while I was there and…I'm having a hard time telling you."

"…You can tell me anything Fluttershy, you should know that." Rainbow Dash explained.

"…Your right. Please forgive me then." Fluttershy said taking another deep breath to calm herself, "I think…we rushed into our relationship…and that…I might not have realized what I wanted when we did." Fluttershy closed her eyes, "I think…we shouldn't date for a while…so that I can clear my head."

Rainbow Dash blinked in confusion for a moment. She thought the words over carefully in her mind.

"…Is this what you want?" Rainbow asked next.

"…It is…is that alright with you?" Fluttershy gave a weak smile.

"Of course it is. You need to be happy for us both to be happy right? So if you need time to yourself, I can understand." Rainbow Dash smiled comfortingly back.

"…Thank you Dash." Fluttershy smiled genuinely back. "I'm sorry…I'd invite you in, but I need time to myself. If you wouldn't mind telling the others that I just need some alone time, that'd be great."

"…I understand." Rainbow nodded, before turning around, "Feel better alright?"

"I will." Fluttershy watched Rainbow Dash fly off with a smile. Once she was out of sight Fluttershy walked into her cottage.

She walked across the house, going straight for her kitchen. Angel stirred from his bed as he saw Fluttershy come home. He hopped out of his bed and followed her.

Fluttershy dug around her kitchen draw, procuring a piece of paper and a pencil. She carefully trotted over to the table, placing the paper down and putting the pencil in her mouth, began to write.

Angel rubbed his eyes as he awoke from his sleep, but he stared up at the pony with a mix of strange curiosity. Something didn't seem right to him, something about her mannerisms had changed.

Once Fluttershy had finished writing, she put the pencil down and stood up from the table, before looking down to see the white rabbit.

"Oh, hello Angel, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to wake you." She smiled as bent down and gave the rabbit a quick nuzzle. He grumbled a little, but took the nuzzle peacefully. He looked up at her with worry, and she only seemed to smile back at him, "Oh…don't look at me that way Angel. I'd hate for you to think of me like that now."

Angel's ears flopped back as he stared at the mare that walked past him. She had said that in a weird way. He quickly jumped up onto the table, before scampering over to where the note lay. His little eyes quickly scanned the page, when he heard a door close in the house. His face grew dark as his heart fell. With all of his might he ran straight for the door that had closed.

Fluttershy locked the bathroom door, just in time as she heard the small hands of her friend beating against it furiously.

"…I'm sorry Angel." Fluttershy said softly, trying to be as apologetic as she could be. She walked over to her bathtub and began to fill it with water. It didn't take long to fill with the warm water. She heard the incessant banging the entire time.

"I hope you'll forgive me." Fluttershy said to no one in particular.

She stepped into the small tub, feeling the water wash over her entire body. Then, without taking a breath, she lowered herself to be completely submerged into the water. She curled up into a small ball at the bottom of the tub as the last of her air escaped from her lungs.

An image of her father appeared before her, as she smiled. No matter how much her body or mind screamed, she wouldn't give it the air it needed.

Fluttershy slowly slipped away, disappearing into a quiet, dark, watery world.


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Please forgive me my friends, but this is all I can do to make amends for what I've done. I have blood on my hooves that I can never be forgiven for. I loved all of you, you were the closest ponies to ever be in my life, and while I'm sad to be leaving you I can do nothing else. This is my only option left now.

Dash, I'm sorry I lied to you. I won't be coming back, but know that I did love you. You allowed me to live this long with the pain that filled me. Please be happy knowing that the pain is gone now. You meant so much to me.

And please take care of the animals for me while I'm away. Mr. Mouse will need his cast changed on Thursday, he should be able to have it off by the end of next month if he's stayed off of it. Margret's wing should be healed by Wednesday, she can be flying at full strength before she knows it. Daisy will need her medicine, she has a terrible cold and I've left the medicine on the cabinet. And finally Catalina should have a full bill of health by the time you find this, so you can send her on her way.

With that…Goodbye my friends. Thank you…

For everything…