On Hearth's Warming Eve, Fluttershy waits, alone, in a run-down barn for her last hurrah. The final holiday party with a certain somepony as circumstances have forced their paths to part. But fate is funny sometimes, and may take things in an unexpected direction.
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Written as a part of the 2019 Jinglemas story exchange for Akataja.
Preread by Zontan and TheLegendaryBillCipher
Cover art (though edited) used without permission due to time conflicts, sorry about that. Will change if asked.