This story is a sequel to Neither Rain Nor Sleet Nor Gloom of Night... But Chaos, That's Another Story

After the Gala, Fluttershy pulls Discord aside for a talk. Neither of them are too happy about this.

Made a rainboom. Awwwesome. Won the race. Check. Where the heck is Fluttershy?

Here is Rainbow Dash's true story of runaway Fluttershy and how Rainbow Dash ended up moving to Ponyville on her birthday.
(Have a handkerchief available—fair warning.)

Written before Fluttershy's family became canon in season 6 or RD's in season 7.

Art (c) by ColtSteelStallion. Hover over picture to see a source link.

The former equalized ponies struggle to reconstruct their town after Starlight Glimmer's defeat, and Double Diamond struggles to reconstruct his own identity after being freed from Starlight's equalization brainwashing.

Contains some Season 5 spoilers; do not read if you haven't seen.

I rewatched Season 4 this week, and after Inspiration Manifestation, my personal ban on writing fanfiction disintegrated and this oneshot somehow happened. Consider this a brief look into Rarity's state of mind after this episode's main events. No shipping goggles required, though you're welcome to bring them along if you wish.