This world is after me, after you

“We’re going to turn the lights on, o-”“No!” Rainbow winced at the loud noise that came from herself, “No,” She said much quieter, “We- we can’t. He’s- He’ll-”“Oh, oh, fledgling. Come here.” Fluttershy concern was clear even as she whispered, “We won’t. We won’t turn the lights on.” She promised.Rainbow let herself be folded into the arms of the other, unable to hold back hiccups that boarded on sobs. She clung to the other’s hoof as tight as she dared. She needed to keep Fluttershy safe, it wasn’t safe. ~~~Rainbow wakes up from a nightmare and she feels like she’s back in Cloudsdale, far from safety. Fluttershy comforts her and reminds her that she’s safe now.