Ep 21. Scare Master

In the My Little Pony Friendship is Magic season 5 episode 21, titled Scare Master, the Mane Six are preparing for Nightmare Night - the scariest night of the year in Equestria. Fluttershy, who is notoriously scared by anything scary, is feeling nervous about the upcoming holiday. Despite her fear of the spooky, Fluttershy wants to challenge herself and become more brave.

Taking inspiration from her love of bats, Fluttershy decides to take on the persona of "Zecora" and become the ultimate scare master for Nightmare Night. She wants to impress her friends and push herself out of her comfort zone. However, things don't go quite as planned when her friends start to become genuinely frightened by her spooky demeanor.

As the night goes on, Fluttershy struggles to balance her desire to be brave and her concern for her friends' well-being. Her internal conflict reaches a climax when she discovers that her friends have created a plan to scare her as a way to help her conquer her fears. The pranks end up being too much for Fluttershy, and she becomes overwhelmed and distressed.

In the end, Fluttershy learns an important lesson about facing your fears on your own terms. She realizes that there's nothing wrong with being scared and that bravery comes in many forms. Her friends also learn to be more considerate of each other's feelings, showing that their friendships are truly built on kindness and understanding.

Scare Master is a heartwarming episode that combines the silly fun of Halloween with realistic portrayals of fear and personal growth. It's a must-watch for anyone who loves the My Little Pony universe and its beloved characters.