I have wonderful friends. Some of them have been around since I was young, saving me from bullies. Some are new, but no less dear. Saving not just me, but the entire land from a dark goddess that wanted to shroud it in darkness; and a trickster god that turned me into everything I never wanted to be.

But no matter how hard they try, nopony can save me of that fear that hangs over my everyday life. Not Pinkie’s songs, nor Rarity’s encouragements. Not even Applejack’s reassurances will help.

Because some battles are mine to fight, and mine alone.