Snowflake can fly. Scootaloo can't. She's decided her best solution is for him to train her, get her in the air his way. And he'll do anything to make sure that doesn't happen. Because she wants to be strong like him... and that's something he never wants to see another pony go through. And besides, the Crusaders quit on things all the time, which means getting her to drop out should be easy.

But they don't give up on the Crusade...

(Original story concept plus title from Seether00, freely offered up on The Idea Exchange. Part of the Triptych Continuum, which has its own TVTropes page and FIMFiction group. New members (in both groups) and trope edits welcome.)

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Fluttershy knows how to be quiet, so that's what makes her a good listener. That’s one of the reasons why Bulk Biceps likes her. She’s so cute, so innocent. He’s too loud sometimes, and he knows it. But secrets aren’t something that anypony is supposed to scream to the whole world.

In many ways, Featherweight is your typical colt. He loves his dad, he has a best friend, does well in school, and is generally well liked among his peers. Despite his limitations, he's pretty content with his life.

However, when a classmate receives some devastating news, those limitations might just mean he is the only one who can help.

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Scootaloo asks her uncle a question...

***First story in the 'Ask' one-shot series. These are stand alone stories and can be read in any order. For the others, follow these links:
Ask Diamond Tiara
Ask Big Macintosh

***Added to Twilight's Library Feb 06, 2014! Thanks for all the support!***
***Reviewed by the Blunt Review Group***
***Huge thanks to JeffCvt for his great work proofreading this story***
***Props to CaptainAwesome67 for the cover art!***

The heart works in mysterious ways. Fluttershy and Bulk Biceps may seem like opposites in temperament, physique, ...everything.

But a single chance encounter can cause a pony's feelings to change and grow, and that may mark the start of something beautiful.

Edited by Exuno

(Because sometimes you just have to sit down and bang out a Shyceps fic. And because Bulk Biceps got a character tag!)

This story is a sequel to Cutie Mark Crusaders Alpha Pack Leader

The Crusade has costs. When materials can't be "borrowed," they have to be paid for. And after adding in the reparations which have allowances something close to permanently docked -- well, the Crusaders are finally broke. So in order to fund their next mark-finding attempt, they're going to hold a sale during Ponyville's next market day.

The Crusade also has consequences, and part of that bill is about to come due.

(Part of the Triptych Continuum, which has its own TVTropes page and FIMFiction group: new members and trope edits welcome.)

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When the Element-Bearers are summoned to a mission, somepony has to fill in for their day jobs while they're gone. In Fluttershy's case, that pony is Snowflake, and has been for nearly two years. While he can't bring the talents of her mark to the job, he can keep the cottage running steadily until she gets back --

-- with one lapine exception.

It's Snowflake vs. Angel Bunny. And the rabbit has the edge.

(This story takes place starting just after Chapter 4 in Triptych.)

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This story is a sequel to Five Hundred Little Murders

There are ponies who insist on perceiving the Bearers as their Elements, and nothing more. Applejack is seen as having no qualities other than being honest. Rarity simply has to be generous even when doing so would hurt her. And Fluttershy must be kind. To those ponies, if she acted in any other way, no matter what the situation or provocation, it would mean she wasn't truly Kindness at all.

To see kindness as somepony's only possible response to everything is to take the first step in finding ways to abuse it.

To use kindness as the lone option can be worse.

Note: this is a direct sequel to Five Hundred Little Murders and this time, I will recommend reading that one first.

(Part of the Triptych Continuum, which has its own TVTropes page and FIMFiction group. New members and trope edits welcome.)

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When Bulk Biceps asks for a day off from the spa to be with his marefriend on Hearts and Hooves Day, nopony could believe it. Who in her right mind would want to date him?

The question soon gains a life of its own, with every mare in Ponyville trying to find out, at times going to extraordinary lengths to do so. Even Twilight Sparkle herself falls victim to curiosity. Whatever the cost, the mystery will be solved!

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A story inspired by the weekly prompt (moon) of the Hazardous Writing Materials and Challenges group.

Everypony assumes Bulk Biceps enjoys nothing more than to exercise and lift weights. But he is a pony that finds pleasure in many things; including nature. One day, as he is in the meadow, he finds Fluttershy crying by herself. He wants to help, and knows just the way to do it.

A very quick little one shot I wrote for the Crack Ships Inc. April Contest. I hope it brings you some measure of enjoyment.

Cover art is a screenshot from Rainbow Falls. Not sure if I need to cite it, but there it is.