It had become a beloved tradition for you and Fluttershy to spend your weekends at her cottage, gathering with her animal friends for a reading session. Every Saturday, the two of you would pick a book and take turns reading stories to the animals, who would sit around, listening intently.

On this particular weekend, as usual, you and Fluttershy decided to visit Twilight's library to find a new book. However, Twilight was preoccupied with her studies, leaving Spike to assist you. Spike, though eager to help, was distracted, and when Fluttershy picked a book titled "The Centipede and the Spider," he forgot to mention a small but important warning about the ending. But by then, the two of you were already on your way back to Fluttershy's cottage.

Later that day, you were both seated comfortably in her cozy living room. The animals had gathered around, each nestled into their favorite spots—and Fluttershy, with her gentle voice, began reading "The Centipede and the Spider." It was an intriguing story, lighthearted and whimsical, with each turn of the page captivating both you and the animals.

But as she reached the final passage, Fluttershy was so absorbed in the narrative that she didn’t realize the unsettling twist she was about to read.

"And then," she continued, her voice still soft and calm, "the centipede began to think about how he walked... and he never walked again."

The room fell silent. A few birds blinked in confusion, while Angel Bunny's ears twitched in shock. Fluttershy, still focused on the book, didn’t immediately register what she had just said.

When the realization hit, her eyes widened, and her cheeks flushed a faint pink. "Oh my... I didn’t expect it to end like that," she whispered, glancing at you nervously.