MY LITTLE PONY 7

Episode 705 / 403-705

"Fluttershy Leans In”

Written by

Gillian Berrow

As Broadcast Script: February 6, 2017

    Andrea Libman as FLUTTERSHY, PINKIE PIE
                         			             Nicole Oliver as DR. FAUNA
                      Mackenzie Gray as DANDY GRANDEUR
        		   								 Mark Gibbon as HARD HAT 
                        			    Ashleigh Ball as APPLEJACK, RAINBOW DASH
                                                  Tabitha St. Germain as RARITY
                                                 Kazumi Evans as WRANGLER
                                          Tara Strong as TWILIGHT SPARKLE
                                        Peter Kelamis as BIG DADDY MCCOLT

TEASER
FADE IN:
SC. 1- INT. FLUTTERSHY'S COTTAGE- MORNING
FluttERSHY
Oooo, be careful!
FLUTTERSHY (CONT'D)
Are you okay, Angel?
FLUTTERSHY (CONT'D)
I told you that entering the Ponyville Paw-Kour contest was a dangerous idea.
FLUTTERSHY (CONT'D)
You just rest here and I’ll have you all fixed up in no time. Oh dear. I'm all out of bunny foot braces. I think we need to pay a visit to Dr. Fauna...
SC. 2- INT. DR. FAUNA's OFFICE- HALLWAY- SHORTLY AFTER
FLUTTERSHY
I was sure that she would be here today... 
FLUTTERSHY (CONT'D)
Hello? Is anypony there?
DR. FAUNA (O.S.)
Fluttershy? Oh Am I glad to see you! 
FLUTTERSHY
I wish I could say the same, but the door is stuck so, I um... can't see you.
Dr. FAUNA
Ooh. Somebunny hurt his foot! Let's bandage that up so he can get back home.I’d like to keep him over night but as you can see my place is just bursting with animals.I don't think I can take in even one more critter right now.
FlUTTERSHY     Dr. FAUNA
Oh dear.                     Oh dear.

END TEASER.
MAIN TITLES.
ACT 1
SC 3- INT. DR. FAUNA'S OFFICE- DAY
FLuttershy
You really have your hooves full here.
DR. FAUNA
This place is like a zoo! Then again, it's normally like that but still... I can't keep up!
DR. FAUNA (CONT'D)
Now does my favorite wittle bunny want a carrot-pop?
DR. FAUNA (CONT'D)
That's okay. I think the goats ate all of them, anyway.
FLuTTERSHY
I just can't believe all these poor little animals are hurt!
What happened?
Dr. FAUNA
I'm flummoxed! Everyday, there’s more and more animals on my doorstep. Most of them just have minor ailments-- hurt wings, stuffy noses, and such. 
DR. FAUNA (CONT'D)
But the trouble is... even after they are all healed up, I can't seem to get these comfy critters to leave!
Fluttershy
Oh Dear!
Fluttershy
They do seem to have made themselves right at home here.
Dr. FAUNA
I wonder why they chose to flock to my office. It just doesn't make sense.
FLUTTERSHY
Don't be silly, Dr. Fauna. You are the best Vet Pony in Equestria! At least that's what I've been telling everypony...
Dr. FAUNA
Ah.. you did what?
FlUTTERSHY (CONT'D)
Oh no! Do you suppose it's my fault? I’m so sorry, I didn’t mean for this to happen. I just know animals feels safe and happy under your care. 
DR. FAUNA
Normally, I don't mind if a snake  wants to slither in or a raccoon needs a rest. But now this place is so full, I have no space to treat any injured animals!
FLUTTERSHY
That is a big problem. 
FlUTTERSHY (CONT'D)
That I'm going to fix for you! I already have the perfect solution that'll make the critters happy and give you more space! 
FLUTTERSHY (CONT'D)
Then you'll have all your ducks in a row.
Dr. FAUNA (CONT'D)
The sooner, the better!

FLUTTERSHY
I'm on it.
SC 4- int. Fluttershy's cottage - later
FLUTTERSHY
I want to thank you all for rushing over when I called. Dr. Fauna needs my help with a serious problem. 
Twilight Sparkle
A friendship problem?
FLUTTERSHY
No. Her vet clinic is a bit maybe um... overrun with adorable critters in dire need of a safe place to lay their heads and...
FlUTTERSHY (CONT'D)
...they don't have anywhere to go!
RARITY
oh that's just awful. 
FLUTTERSHY
I know!
ApplEJACK
Yeah,Dr. Fauna's always fixin' Winona up when she ain't feelin' too fine, so helpin' her out is A-OK by me. 
PONY WALLA
Yeah!/Me too!/Okay!
FlUTTERSHY
That's great news-- because it means you'll all be helping me with something special, too. Something that's been a dream of mine for a long time...
PINKIE PIE
Oh, goody! Is your dream to make a bouncy castle shaped like a gigantic bundt cake? 
FLUTTERSHY
Um No... not exactly.
PINKIE PIE
Oh, just me then. 
Rainbow Dash
So what is it, Fluttershy? Spill!
FLUTTERSHY
My dream is to build a real animal sanctuary. A beautiful habitat where every animal, whether they are sick... 
Or scared...
FLUTTERSHY (CONT'D)
 Or even just lonely... 
FLUTTERSHY (CONT'D)
Feathered or furry, scaly or slimy, every critter would be welcome. My sanctuary can be the one place in Equestria they call home til they feel ready to take on the world.
Twilight Sparkle
Wow, Fluttershy. I've never heard you speak with such conviction.
Rarity
that was exquisite!
Rainbow Dash
Pretty awesome.
Fluttershy
Thank you everypony. You've all taught me so much about building my confidence over the years. It's because of your friendship that I finally feel able to make my dream project a reality.
Fluttershy (CONT'D)
But I can't build the sanctuary alone. Will you join me?
PONY WALLA
Definitely!/You got it./Yeah!
APPLEJACK
I'm happy to offer my extra hooves to ya! 
ApplEJACK (CONT'D)
But come to think of it, I actually know a filly who'd be more help than I would. She's a friend of mine from Winona's sheep herdin' competitions-- Wrangler. She's an expert in animal enclosures! 
Fluttershy
How lovely.
Pinkie Pie
Ooo! Ooo! Ooo! I know somepony, too! Hard Hat is the best construction pony in Ponyville. He can build anything you could ever, ever, ever want! 
Rarity
Hearing you all mention these experts, I am reminded that I, too, have the perfect pony to help capture the essence of your vision. To give it some style, some flair!
Fluttershy
Is it you, Rarity?
RARITY
No, no. um I was referring to the premiere interior designer of the Canterlot Elite-- Dandy Grandeur. He helped me when I was setting up my Canterlot boutique. I know he’d be thrilled to work with you!
FLUTTERSHY
Wow, everypony! Thank you. I can't wait to meet all of them and hear their ideas.
FLUTTERSHY
We're right on track to building the most wonderful sanctuary in Equestria.
CuT TO:
SC 5- FLUTTERSHY'S COTTAGE- LIVING ROOM- THE NEXT DAY
Fluttershy
Thank you, Rupert!
Fluttershy (CONT'D)
It's wonderful that you all could join me to discuss the Ponyville sanctuary project. My friends have so many nice things to say about each of your talents! This is a big project, so I'm happy to have such experienced ponies working on it with me.
DANDY GRANDEUR 
Rarity has impeccable taste in design and friends. So I can't wait to work with you, you know?
FLUTTERSHY
I--I think so.
WRANGLER
Yee-haw! I'm just lookin' forward to helpin' ya out, ma'am. And the animals. 
FLUTTERSHY
Of course.
Hard Hat 
So, uh... Pinkie Pie said you drew up some blueprints? 
Fluttershy
Um, Not exactly, it's more of a "dream-board." 
Hard Hat
That sure doesn't look like an animal hospital.
FLUTTERSHY
That's because it's not. It's a sanctuary. A place that is safe but not restrictive, cozy but natural. A place where the animals can come and go as they please.
FlUTTERSHY (CONT'D)
So... can you build it?
END ACT ONE.
ACT 2
Sc 6 - EXT. EDGE OF PONYVILLE PARK - DAY
FLUTTERSHY (o.S.)
I want the sanctuary to have an open floor plan...
FLUTTERSHY (CONT'D)
No walls, more like an enclosure that melts into the trees, with a gate in the back. That way, the animals can return to the forest right when they feel ready.
Pinkie Pie
Sneaky! I like it.
Hard Hat
You know, I designed the Ponyville Hospital. I could do the exact same thing right here. I still have the blueprints. Though it'll take a while to clear all these trees...
Fluttershy
But I don't want to clear the trees. I want to use them. 
Hard Hat
Are you sure? What you're talking about doesn't really seem like a cohesive structure. Or any structure I'm familiar with. 
FLUTTERSHY
Critters don't live the same way ponies do. 
Fluttershy (CONT'D)
I know this is unconventional, but that's because we're trying to do something that's never been done before. And I really believe it will work. 
HARD HAT
Alright, then. I'll see what I can do.
Pinkie Pie
See, Fluttershy? Whatever you want!
Fluttershy
Good.
Hard Hat
I know she thinks knows what's best, but once she sees how much better it works with these plans, she'll thank us. 
SC 7 EXT. carousel boutique - DAY
DANDY GRANDEUR 
Which one do you like for the window treatments?
Rarity
loving the print on those!
FLUTTERSHY
Um... not to be rude, but there must be some mistake. We have no need for curtains at the sanctuary.
DanDY GRANDEUR
And why ever not?
FlUTTERSHY
Everything is going to look natural in the animal habitats, not like it was made for ponies.
DANDY GRANDEUR
All those shades of brown and green? But... they're so drab. You know? 
FLUTTERSHY
Drab? You’re calling the colors of beautiful trees drab?
DandY GRANDEUR
Exactly! The "natural" look is not in right now. This is better, trust me.
FLUTTERSHY
I appreciate your input, but I just know the animals would be happiest with dirt brown pillows and leaf green accents.
DanDY GRANDEUR
I'll look into it.
FLUTTERSHY
Thank you
Rarity 
When a client has a vision...! 
DANDY GRANDEUR
Sometimes they need me to steer them away from it. 
DanDY GRANDEUR (CONT'D)
Especially if its dirt brown.
SC 8 EXT. SWEET APPLE ACRES - DAY
WRANGler
And right there we got yer standard sheep travelin' cage. Fits two critters, dependin' on size.
ApplEJACK
What is it, sugarcube?
FLUTTERSHY
I'm looking for something less like a cage... more like a nice hug. Maybe if we lose that part...
WRANGLER
Well then it wouldn't be a cage.
FLUTTERSHY
Exactly! Ooh!
FLUTTERSHY (CONT'D)
This the perfect base for a little nest. I'll take a bunch of these. And anything else the animals can burrow into.  
WRANGLER
You sure you don't want something more secure for the critters? 
AppLEJACK
She does have a point there. You wouldn't want a bunny wandering in the wrong cave, would ya?
Fluttershy
No. No cages. I want to give the animals the freedom to come and go, it's the only way they'll feel comfortable.
APPLEJACK
Well, she's the boss! 

SC 9 EXT. EDGE OF THE PONYVILLE PARK- CONSTRUCTION SITE- DAY
Hard Hat
Hey! What do you think, Fluttershy? 
I told you we'd be fast! Almost finished with the building already!
Dandy GRANDEUR 
The color just pops, you know?
WraNGLER
Quite roomy inside, really. And very safe!
DandY GRANDEUR
Don't keep us waiting Fluttershy! Do you love it or do you love it?
FLUTTERSHY
I.. I...
FLUTTERSHY (CONT'D)
I don't love it. This is not going to work at all!
FLUTTERSHY (CONT'D)
A giraffe can't fit through this door...
FLUTTERSHY (CONT'D)
With these curtains blocking the light, how are the birds going to sing in the sunshine?
FLUTTERSHY (CONT'D)
And this is the opposite of a nice hug!
FLUTTERSHY (CONT'D)
I know you all worked hard, but none of you did anything I asked for. 
Hard Hat
That's not true! We used the trees just like you asked. 
DaNDY GRANDEUR
And that curtain fabric is organic! It's got "natural" fibers.
WrANGLER
And I added pillows inside mah cages! That should count as feelin' like a hug.
FLUTTERSHY
I may not know much about construction, or interior design, or wrangling... but I am an expert at one thing-- the care of animals.
And what animals need is a sanctuary, not this!
DaNDY GRANDEUR
Maybe your vision wasn’t all it was cracked up to be, you know?
FLUTTERSHY
My vision isn’t the problem here. I told you all exactly what I wanted and none of you listened to me. So while I appreciate your efforts, I know longer require your services.
Dr. Fauna
Helloo! The animals have been so excited for the sanctuary, they couldn't wait any longer. Can we take a look inside?
FLUTTERSHY
Oh, Um actually, it's not ready-- 
            126A DR. FAUNA      126B FLUTTERSHY
            Oh no!               Ahhh!
Dr. Fauna
Oh I’m so sorry Fluttershy.
FLUTTERSHY
No, I’m the one that should be sorry. This didn’t go at all like I had imagined.

END ACT TWO. 
ACt 3
Sc 10 int. Dr. Fauna'S office - a few days later- NIGHT

FlUTTERSHY
Sleep tight, little one.
FlUTTERSHY (CONT'D)
It's going to be okay, I promise.
FLUTTERSHY (CONT'D)
Now, now. Everymouse has got to wait their turn. 
FLUTTERSHY (CONT'D)
I'm so sorry. I thought I'd have a beautiful sanctuary for you all to stay in by now, but I put my trust in the wrong ponies. 
Dr. FAUNA
It's okay, Fluttershy, I know you did your best. But we can make this work here. It'll be a bit...
Dr. FAUNA (CONT'D)
...tight, but with your help, we'll have these patients back on their paws in no time. Even without a sanctuary.
Fluttershy

No! 
FlutTERSHY (CONT'D)
I won't give up! These animals need me and I'm going to solve this once and for all.
FLUTTERSHY (CONT'D)
If this little lady can crawl all the way here from Western Equestria, I can find a way to build her a safe place to rest!
FLUTTERSHY (CONT'D)
Oops, everyone back to sleep now.
CUT TO:
Sc 11 int. Fluttershy'S cottage - THE NEXT DAY
FLUTTERSHY
Thanks for coming, everypony. As you know, building the sanctuary didn't go quite as planned...
Pinkie pie
I know, right? Who could have guessed that Hard Hat wouldn't build whatever you want? 
Rarity
I never would have invited Dandy to help if I thought he'd act in such a manner.
AppleJack
And Wrangler sure made a fool outta me, too. I'm sorry, Fluttershy.
Fluttershy
It's okay. You were all just trying to help. But I know that letting all the experts go was the right call.
TwILIGHT SPARKLE
So what are you going to do now?
Fluttershy 
Try again. 
I'm going to re-build the sanctuary... and do it my way this time. 
MANe 6 PONY WALLA
Awesome!/Great!/Yay! That’s the spirit
RainBOW DASH
How about putting an awesome flying course for the birds right there?
PiNKIE PIE
And a carrot-cake stand here!
Twilight sparkle
A library cave?
Fluttershy
Everypony, STOP!
Fluttershy (CONT'D)
I appreciate you sharing your thoughts, but I need everypony to respect mine. Other ponies may be experts in their fields but animals are my field of expertise. And if I say this is what I want...
FLUTTERSHY (CONT'D)
Then this is what needs to happen! For the animals, of course. 
Pinkie Pie 
Wow, we should call you Flutterbold now!
Fluttershy
To get things back on track, I called in a favor from an old friend. He'll be here any minute.
Twilight SPARKLE 
I thought you said no more "experts."
FLuttershy
This is one expert I know I can trust to put the animals first. Plus there's nopony better at building...
BIG DADDY McCOLT
I heard somepony needs some construction help for them critters. 
Twilight sparkle
Big Daddy McColt!
TwiLIGHT SPARKLE (CONT'D)
We met each other back when the map called me and Fluttershy to the Smokey Mountains!  
Fluttershy
And he certainly knows his stuff when it comes to buildings and caring for animals.
BiG DADDY MCCOLT
Well shucks, let's not stand around talkin' about it. Let's build us a sanctuary!
PONY WALLA
Yeah!/Alright!/Uh huh!
SC 13 EXT. Animal Sanctuary - day 
FlUTTERSHY
Ready?
Dr. FAUNA
Oh, I'm more excited than a beaver in a log pile!
FLUTTERSHY
You can open your eyes! Welcome to Sweetfeather Sanctuary! A safe and cozy retreat for every creature.
Dr. FAUNA
Oh, Fluttershy. This is amazing!
FLUTTERSHY
Now you should have plenty of room at the clinic, because once you've treated them they can recover here! With my help, of course.
Fluttershy (CONT'D)
It's okay, Lola. We all move at our own pace.
FLUTTERSHY (CONT'D)
Sometimes all we need to do is believe in our dreams! 
FLUTTERSHY (CONT'D)
And when we finally reach our goal...
FLUTTERSHY (CONT'D)
...we'll know that it was worth what it took to get there. 
Because the view will be even better than you imagined. 
END SHOW.