First of the Savage Skies series.
After running afoul of timberwolves in the Everfree Forest, Fluttershy is saved by a mysterious young colt with a most unusual and disturbing feature. Realizing that he is alone, without anyone else to care for him, Fluttershy realizes that she must try to bring this lonely foal out of the forest and give him a life of love and friendship. The problem is that this colt's...unique qualities have made him more than a few enemies, including some who are closer to home than Fluttershy realizes.
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Fluttershy befriends a young colt from the Everfree Forest
Dawn Lightwing tries to live life as a normal foal, but must contend with the scars of his past life.
Ponyville's problems with Cloudsdale reach fever pitch as a conflict over drought threatens to escalate into all-out war.
Dawn and Twilight must deal with their own respective troubles as dangerous forces marshal against them.
The coming of autumn brings with it new trials for Dawn, his family, and his friends...as well as new feelings.
Dawn Lightwing's home life with Fluttershy is threatened after his story is spread across Equestria.
Story 7 of the Savage Skies series. After the tumultuous first few months of Dawn Lightwing's stay in Ponyville, he settles in to spend the autumn and winter with his new family and friends.