(Originally published on FiMFiction. Takes place prior to the start of the show.) Scootaloo is new to Ponyville and is struggling to fit in, especially since she's a blank flank. That all changes when she meets a fellow blank flank named Sweetie Belle, and the two hang out. Sweetie Belle in particular has a lot she wants to show Scootaloo.

Scootaloo is out alone one night, saddened by past events and taunts from a certain former bully. What happens when said bully becomes an unlikely source of comfort?

It has been three months since Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo confessed their feelings for one another. For them, life has seemingly gone back to normal. However, everything changes when a new foal transfers into their class and ignites feelings within Sweetie Belle, causing her to ask herself: are her feelings for Scootaloo true or was it all just a phase that has run its course?

Immediately following her attempt on her own life, Scootaloo struggles through the part of her life that would not exist if Sweetie Belle hadn't interfered, dealing with Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon, taking down her abusive parents, and sorting out her feelings for a special someone that means the world to her, and gave her something to believe in.

Scootaloo is hiding the pain the best that she can, but she feels like she might explode if she doesn't tell someone soon. Who will be there to help the little filly in her greatest hour of need? Will she ever get a happy ending? Warning: This fic is about child abuse.