How often do you put yourself on the line for others? Shining Armor asks himself this every time he looks over the battlefield. He put himself on the line so many times he lost track. It wasn't until he was captured that he learned that not everyone wants him to be the sacrifice. To save another means saving yourself. However, sometimes that means being rescued.

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In response to threats of a griffon attack on Equestria, Twilight responds with a letter detailing just why such actions would prove unfavorable for them.

Most folks in town know about Longbow, even if not many really know her. She's somepony parents teach their foals to avoid. Everypony understands that she's dangerous.

Everypony except Twilight, who just moved to town.

Supplier of trashy romances... RainbowBob
Sounding board... buckweiser
Free idea fountain... Maskedferret
Veteran who understands... Biker_Dash

The name's Applejack. Canterlot, the capital of our kingdom was beset by a plague of changelings durin' a weddin'. Had it not been for Cadence and Shining sendin' them packin', we might all be changelings by now. Not long after, Princess Celestia ordered a stallion from every house to enlist for the counterattack against them. He served his kingdom, as did countless other colts, and he came back without a scratch on him. Or, so Ah thought...

At this point, I’m sure you’ve heard that I’m being deployed to the war. Don’t worry about me. I don't.

Information from Arya Stark
Editing by metallusionsismagic