"This won't hurt a bit," the doctor says as he lowers the needle. She trembles a little as it enters her leg, and while the doctor can see tears welling up in her eyes his encouraging smile doesn't change. "See? All done." He ruffles her mane and sends her limping out the door. "See you in six months."

Fluttershy is waiting outside, hiding a smile behind a newspaper. Rainbow Dash glares. "Don't. Say. Anything," she grunts, still limping.