Hurricane Fluttershy, part 5

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Tornado duty training has been progressing smoothly, despite the absence of a certain yellow pegasus. As the last day of workouts draws to a close, it's time for one last speed check before the big day.

So far, the news has been good.

"That's wonderful, Flitter," calls Twilight as Flitterheart zips past. "Much better than yesterday."

"This is crazy awesome!" Rainbow Dash pumps her forehooves in the air. "We're gonna smash that record!"

An excited chittering noise rises from the vicinity of Twilight's ankle. She looks down to see a squirrel tugging urgently at her fetlocks and pointing toward... something.

"What did he say?" asks Spike.

Twilight gives Spike a dubious look. "Do I look like I speak Squirrel?"

The dragonlet squints in the direction the squirrel is pointing. "...what's that?"

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'That', once it gets to be more than a silhouette, turns out to be Fluttershy and a small team of animals. She's looking straight ahead with determination as she flies toward the track. She sets down right at the starting line, breathes deeply, and starts.

There's no comparison to her first try. She's undeniably faster and more focused, and simply better than before.