Cloud Flicker sighed. "Fine," Cloud Flicker reluctantly said.

"Oh thank you." said Fluttershy.

"But I honestly don't see why you are doing this, and I'm not exactly in the best shape to talk right now. So I think I'll just go home." Cloud Flicker said.

"Ok, maybe later." Fluttershy replied.

Cloud Flicker walked away, wondering why Fluttershy was being so nice to him. He guessed it was normal behavior for Fluttershy. Sure, they were friends, but they were more like acquaintances. They never really talked, except at parties, or other big gatherings. He decided it would be best to go back home, and leave the others to think he is still hiding in the forest.

Back home, Cloud Flicker prepared some dinner, which he had quickly finished. After putting his plate in the dishwasher, he went to his room. There he found the picture of him and his parents, that's when his whole body got a sinking feeling.

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