FlutterBat Returns - SCRIPT (1-10) (Patreon)

The script so far that may be edited or changed, but for now this is how it will be for the first 10 pages!

Written by CandyClumsy.

Mane 6 are sitting at cafe

PANEL 1

Fluttershy is starring off in the other direction, transfixed on something other than the topic of conversation.

Rarity: "I just wonder when these atrocities are going to stop."

Twilight: "I've been trying to work out what has been happening with Princess Celestia, but, no luck. We've got nothing."

Rainbow Dash: "Do you think maybe it's somepony who lived here long ago? And wants their village back or something?

PANEL 2

(Fluttershy starring)

PANEL 3

Fluttershy is resting on the table, eyes half closed.

Rarity: "What do you think, Fluttershy? FLUTTERSHY?"

PANEL 4:

Fluttershy is startled and looks up.

"Huh?"

PANEL 5:

Fluttershy lies her head on the table, eyes closed with a smile of relief and relaxation.

"Oh, sorry, I'm just rather tired. I don't think I've been sleeping as well as I used to, since I've had many more animals show up at the cottage. So my hooves are quite full lately."

PANEL 6:

Twilight: "Well you'd better either take some of those animals to the Canterlot Shelter, or stop taking so many of them in. You need your rest too, you know."

"Yes, of course... you're right, Twilight. Sorry, I'll be sure to get plenty of sleep tonight."

PANEL 7:

Rarity: "After all, Fluttershy, a good night's sleep is a sleep worthwhile, to maintain your health and beauty."

Rainbow Dash: "If you've got some to begin with."

PANEL 8:

RD flies away as Rarity death starres her.

PANEL 9:

Fluttershy: "Well, I'll be leaving now. I might try and get some shut-eye before noon."

Twilight: "Alright Fluttershy, sleep well, we'll see you tomorrow ok?"

Fluttershy: "Ok!"

PAGE 2

PANEL 1

Fluttershy walks into her cottage, it is still around lunchtime.

Angel is approaching her.

"Oh, why hello there Angel. Are you hungry again already?"

PANEL 2

Angel impatiently stamps his foot while the other animals moan and groan for food and attention.

PANEL 3, 4, 5 and 6

Shows Fluttershy in different situations, handling the animals and caring for them, some of which are stubborn.

PAGE 3

PANEL 1

Night, Twilight is reading at her library, topics about savage behaviour in ponies.

"I just don't get it Spike. Why haven't we found anything relating to the deaths of all these ponies?"

PANEL 2

Spike: "I have no idea. I mean, shouldn't we at least have some sort of CLUE by now?"

PANEL 3

Twilight lowers the book with a worried expression.

"Yes, that would be helpful in the least. And with Fluttershy unable to help us in the hunt anymore, we're one pony down on our scavanger team."

PANEL 4

Shows Twi and Spike facing each other, talking.

Spike: "Fluttershy's not in anymore? Why, did something happen?"

Twilight: "Yes, Spike. I've noticed that Fluttershy has seemed rather drained lately compared to the others on our team, and today she confirmed it.

Apparently the animals have been quite a handful lately."

PANEL 5

"So I'm going to write a letter to Princess Celestia for her to ask Cherry Hare to take some of those animals on board at her shelter. Can you send it for me?"

PANEL 6

"Sure Twilight, anything to help Fluttershy and end this horrible mystery."

PAGE 4

PANEL 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6

Shows mane 6 and Spike (but not Fluttershy) sleeping peacefully.

PANEL 7

Shows Fluttershy lying in bed, eyes wide open with bags underneath and a heavy frown of exhaustion; the animals still hounding aloud.

PANEL 8

She turns to the window, hearing heavy wheels and a 'neigh' outside.

PAGE 5

PANEL 1

Fluttershy walks outside

PANEL 2

Cherry Hare walks towards Fluttershy, a large empty carriage attached to two strong stallions behind her.

"Why good evening Fluttershy, I apologize for the late drop-in, but... I was informed that you could use some help."

PANELS 3 and 4

Fluttershy goes from starring, to an expression of relief and happiness.

PANEL 5

Fluttershy hugs Cherry.

"Oh thanks goodness! I really do! I love the animals and all, but I can't seem to take care of them all by myself anymore."

"And that's why we're here. We've got plenty of caring staff back at the Canterlot Shelter who will love and care for all of them."

PANEL 6

Fluttershy is happy

"Thank you so much, Cherry. I owe you big time. Just, let me say goodbye to them first?"

PANEL 7:

Cherry smiles back.

"Sure, sweetie. Sure." 

PAGE 6

PANEL 1

Fluttershy hugging a grey bear

PANEL 2

Fluttershy cuddling a bunch of baby bunnies, Angel on her shoulder with a smile towards them and a tear in his eye

PANEL 3

Cherry Hare closes the carriage door shut.

"Well, that's all of them, now you've got a good amount of your closest animal friends with you, it shouldn't be too much of a strain from now on."

"Thank you again Cherry Hare. I hope to come visit them soon."

"Oh yes, please do!"

PANEL 4:

Fluttershy is waving goodbye to them as they leave.

Cherry Hare: "See you later Fluttershy, hope you have a better sleep tonight!"

PANEL 5 and PANEL 6

Fluttershy looks at her remaining animals. Then she lies down and closes her eyes, bags still present. She is hugging Angel.

"Well, it looks like it's just us from now on. And now, to finally get a good night's rest..."

PAGE 7

PANEL 1

The next morning, Celestia is yawning.

PANEL 2

She notices a letter.

"Oh? I must have missed this last night before I went to sleep."

PANEL 3

SHe is reading the letter.

CAPTION (4)

"Dear Princess Celestia. Thank you for sending Cherry Hare over to Fluttershy's cottage to collect the animals. We hope she'll recover soon and rejoin our scavanger team. Your faithful student, Twilight Sparkle."

PANEL 4

"Yes, I do hope so. We need all the hooves we can get to catch this..."

PANEL 5

Shows an unclear image of bodies lying across the ground.

PANEL 6

Celestia finished her sentence with a sneer.

"Fiend."

PAGE 8

PANEL 1

Twilight looks shocked at the local television at the library front office.

TV: "Our latest reports have just come in for this morning Cinder."

PANEL 2

In fact, the entire audience of library-goers are starring intently at the tv above, listening carefully with slight concern for what comes next.

"The officials found yet another three bodies scattered amongst the ruins of Ye Olde Temple. But we've got something NEW in today's report."

Cinder: "What's that Spark?"

Spark: "Today, we've got a survivor."

PANEL 3:

Shows multiple viewers shocked and gasping

PANEL 4

Shows Twilight's worried expression.

"The only known survivor of the recurring incidents was taken to hospital immediately after being found at around 3am this morning."

PANEL 5

Shows Twilight's look growing more panicked, and closer up.

"Ms Misty Morning, awoke just a couple of hours ago, explaining her experience in the best detail she could possibly remember,"

PANEL 6

Twilight's eyes are pinpricks and she is terrified.

"That she was almost eaten alive by a giant rabid creature."

Page 9

PANEL 1:

Cinder: "A rabid creature you say? Of what kind?"

Spark: "Well, I have no idea. Maybe it was a bloodthirsty dragon."

PANEL 2

Smolder looks grumpy at that comment and folds her arms.

PANEL 3

Shows Spark.

"All we know is that it attacked her entire family, and she was the only survivor. She says the only reason she got away, was because a cart being pulled along the bridge they were under, shone flashing lights which scared it away. She crawled towards the cart, and that's when the heroic Ms Cherry Hare alerted the hospital of Misty Morning's condition and whereabouts."

PANEL 4

Shows worried ponies still looking up at the tv.

Cinder: "Flashing lights you say? Did those lights, by any chance, happen to illuminate the creature and give Misty Morning a better look at it?"

"Afraid not, Cinder. Poor gal was too afraid to take a closer gander. Or at least that's what she's TOLD us."

PAGE 10

PANEL 1

Shows Twilight running towards AJ's farm.

PANEL 2:

Applejack notices her and turns.

"Oh, Twilight. Is it time to go for the day already? Say, did ya' hear the news-"

PANEL 3

Twilight yells, worried, towards AJ.

"YES I saw the news! And I need to know Applejack, have you seen any strange, maybe overly large creatures around your farm lately? Even during the day?"

PANEL 4

AJ sighs and closes her eyes in defeat.

(Sigh) "I thought ya' might come askin' that. Come with me."

PANEL 5

Shows Twilight's shocked expression

PANEL 6

shows Twilight and AJ's silhouettes walking deeper into the farm, where the trees grow dense and it's more like an abandoned forest.