We used to live in a beautiful city called Cloudsdale. I was never a good flyier, always falling into the ground and crashing into pillars. I spent most of my days just hiding in the woods below the city. That´s where I met Angel! Rainbow Dash will always come looking for me, she was the best friend I could've asked for, always so strong and brave, nothing like me.

When they told me I was the next Element Bearer I almost fainted. I could never imitate the last bearer, Applejack was so strong and reliable, I'm weak and coward. I couldn't even tell the Princesses that I didn't want the title. I just lowered my head and accepted it. But Rainbow saw through my weak lies, she confronted me, she forced me to confess that I didn't want this title and then she yelled at me for ignoring my destiny, she admitted she was jealous, that she wanted nothing more than to be the Bearer and that she couldn't believe the Princesses have chosen such a worthless pony.

I couldn't took her words so I ran away. I didn't even fly, I just jumped to the ground and the ran, ran faster than any earth pony could, I ran so far aways that I ended up in the Everfree Forest surrounded by all kind of savage creatures but they didn´t hurt me, they approached me and comforted me, nuzzling me and offering their kindness. I was still crying but at least I had friends now.

It was then that the dragons attacked.

I watched, I just watched as the flames consumed my home, as sharp wings destroyed building and giant claws defeated warriors. I just watched like the coward I am as the entire pegasi nation was destroyed in a sea of flames.

Once Cloudsdale was nothing but a scorched ruin, I turned my back and retreated into the dark corners of the forest, hiding from my destiny and from my failure. And that´s when you found me Rarity, you and your sister found the destined Element Bearer, hiding like a small foal inside a cave. That´s the whole truth.

I´m just a coward.

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We used to live in a great city called Cloudsdale. I was at top of my class, the first to get her Cutie Mark, the faster flyer, I was even able to pull off a Sonic Rainboom, a feat that not even the Princesses are able to! So I always thought that my destiny was to be the next Element Bearer; but instead, they chose Fluttershy.

I always felt bad for that girl. She was so frail and meek, she was taller than me and yet I had to protect her from bullies all the time! So naturally when she was given the title of Bearer I snapped! Because I knew she could never handle it, that she would get hurt, that she would never dare to use the Elements against another creature, even against a dragon. She is nothing like Applejack was, she just doesn't like to fight.

I tried to tell her that, I tried to make her understand that if she didn't want to fight I would stand by her side; but I have a big stupid mouth. I began to complain, instead of comforting her I was accusing her of stealing my destiny, of being a coward for running away; but I was the real coward. I hurt my best friend and instead of running after her, I just watched as she ran in tears.

It was then that you attacked.

We fought you. The best warriors of Cloudsdale gathered together to stop your warriors. Princess Celestia herself led the forces while her sister put the fillies and colt at safe but it was useless. You dragons were superior in every aspect, in strength, in numbers, in cruelty. Your kind did this to me, Spike. This scar I would carry in my face for the rest of my life. A reminder of our defeat and of my own cowardice.

You asked me why I accepted the offer and joined the dragon´s ranks. The pegasi are all gone, the few that are still alive are nothing but slaves, the earth ponies won't resist forever, Ponyville will eventually fall for your army; and the unicorns are hiding in their little villages, unable to resist. So what´s left for me? Just gave in and accept that all hope is lost...or wait for her?

Yes Spike, I´m sure that Fluttershy is alive. I know she's  alive. I can feel her and I would find her. I don't know if she could ever forgive me but I do know that she is the only pony that can save us now. Unlike me, she can save Equestria from the sea of flames.

She is a hero.