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Pride and Equality
By HarknessCreated: 2021-07-16 21:31:33
Updated: 2021-03-03 17:49:26
Expiry: Never
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"How dare he! He didn't even try to say goodbye, did our friendship mean nothing to him?!"
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>"Dear, I'm sure he meant too. He was probably too excited to think about it. I'm sure he'll contact you again when he gets the chance."
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>You are Starlight Glimmer
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>Your best friend just left to Celestia's school, leaving you without a second thought.
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>It's been 3 days, you've been going back and forth between rage and sadness
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>Your mother is trying to clam you down, but nothing she says takes the pain away
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"But he didn't even try to talk to me about it. Just left me like I was some toy he was done playing with!"
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>"Even if that is the case, it's not the end of the world. You can make more friends."
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>Your mother tires to put her hoof on your shoulder but you knock it away."
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"You don't get it, he was my best friend because he was the only pony who actually wanted to be my friend!"
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"Everypony makes fun of me because I suck at magic. That and they think I'm weird for liking kites"
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>"Starlight...."
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"Sunburst is the only one who actually took the time to get to know me. He was even helping me with my magic."
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>Tears start falling from your face
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"Now....now I have nothing. All because he got his stupid cutie mark."
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>"Starlight don't say things like that, a cutiemark is an important aspect of a pony's life. It tells us what we're destined for-"
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"Yeah it tells us who gets to be powerful and important, and who are the losers who get left behind."
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>You wipe the tears from your face, now wearing a more stern face.
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"A stupid mark on our flanks shouldn't decide our fates."
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>"Starlight don't say things like that!"
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>The argument continues for an hour
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>You eventually get sent to your room
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>You destroy everything that reminds you of Sunburst.
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>Photos and toys all broken on the floor
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>You lie on your bed
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>You look at your flank, wondering what your mark has in store for you.
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>All possibilities anger you.
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>Mother says that it'll all pass.That you'll meet someone just like and maybe even better than Sunburst.
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>She's wrong you tell yourself
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>They're all wrong of course.
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>All fools who do whatever their flanks tell them to.
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>You won't be like them
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>Tomorrow you'll leave this dumb town.
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>You'll master your magic and challenge fate itself
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>You'll create a new world, a better world
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>A world where no one is special, where everypony is equal
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>No one will stand above anypony.
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>Then you'll have real friends
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>You look out your window and see the sun setting
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>Tomorrow is a new beginning
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>But now it's time for rest.
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>You keep looking at the sunset as your eyes begin to close
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>You don't know why but the sunset gives you comfort
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>Perhaps a sign that there are great things in store for you
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>You finally asleep and dream about a brighter future, with a smile on your face.
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>Canterlot
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>The place makes you feel uneasy
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>You've just arrived after a train ride
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>It took a little longer to get here than you intended
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>Though you should've realized that they weren't going to let a small filly go this far by herself
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>So when you actually became old enough you left home immediately
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>You've gotten a lot better at magic, but your skills are still pretty laughable
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>Still no cutiemark, because of course fate hates you that much
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>You head to a hotel and go over your plan
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>If you're going to free the world from cutie marks, you need some powerful spells
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>Though this place is a huge reminder of what you lost, it's also the best place to find what you're looking for
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>Start with obtaining some spell books, then find someone willing to teach you more advanced stuff
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>That second part may prove a challenge as you haven't really been the social type in forever
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>You take out a map of Canterlot
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"Alright, library isn't too far from here. Guess I'll start there."
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>As you head over there, you take notice of the city's inhabitants
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>All of them look like they're so full of themselves
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>Their elaborate cutiemarks makes you hate them even more.
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>Once inside the library, you check out any book you think will help
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>None of them seem have anything close to what you're looking for, but at least you can learn quite a bit
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>After a few hours, a young mare passes by you
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>"Heh, blank flank."
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>You stop reading
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>You sit there for a few seconds, taking in what she just said
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>You can feel the anger raising
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>You look back slowly and see the mare
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>What you see takes you by surprise
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>The mare had a yellow coat, red and yellow mane, and a sun themed cutiemark
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>She kinda looks like....
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>No, let it go. Don't let this distract you.
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>Suddenly you hear a thud
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>"Hey watch where you're going", Said another mare with glasses.
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>"Hey it's not my fault you got in my way, 4 eyes", the yellow mare retorted.
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>The mare with glasses picked up her books and got up to glare at the other mare.
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>"You did that on purpose, I demand an apology."
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>"I don't have to apologize for anything. I'm Celestia's prized pupil. You're beneath me."
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>The mare with glasses got a better look at the other mare
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>She started to chuckle softly.
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>"Ex pupil you mean, I heard about you."
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>This broke yellow mare's bravado
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>"I-I don't know what you're talking about."
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>"Don't play dumb, you're Sunset Shimmer. Celestia kicked you out for being a whiny brat. Everyone at the school talks about it."
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>Sunset tried to keep her cool
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>"S-shut up, it wasn't like that. Celestia just couldn't handle that I would eventually surpass her."
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>"Right, keep telling yourself that."
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>The mare started walking away from Sunset.
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>Before she got too far, Sunset used her magic to pull the mare's glasses off
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>The mare looked back at Sunset
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>"Hey, what you're doing?!"
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>Before she could do anything, Sunset put the glasses on the floor and smashed them with her hoof
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>"I dont have to take this. Pupil or no I'm still above you all!"
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>Everypony in library was looking at the scene now.
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>The other mare grabbed her now broken glasses.
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>"What the heck is your problem?!"
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>The librarian walked up to them, accompanied by two guards.
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>"What's going on here?"
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>Sunset began to look nervous.
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>"No, I don't have time for this."
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>Sunset's horn lit up.
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>The guards rushed up to her.
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>Before they could get to her there was a flash of light and Sunset was gone.
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>"Darn it", said one of the guards.
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>"Come on, she's probably outside", said the other guard.
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>They ran out the library, while the librarian went to comfort the mare with broken glasses.
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>"Are you alright, Moondancer?"
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>"Yeah, I'm alright, she responded.
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>She looked at her broken glasses sadly.
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>At this point you had enough of being a bystander and walked towards Moondancer.
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"Hey, I can think help with that."
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>Moondancer looked confused.
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>"Really?"
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"Ugh, yeah. I've been learning this repair spell."
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>Moondancer looked at you blankly.
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>"Well, I guess it wouldn't hurt to try."
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>She hands you the glasses.
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>You take a deep breath.
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>Time to find out if all that studying was worth it.
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>You clear your head and focus on the glasses.
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>You light up your horn and began the spell.
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>The glasses start glowing.
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>After a few minutes of exhausting concentration, the glasses finally mend.
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>You let out a sigh of relief .
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>However, when you look back at the glasses you can see they didn't repair all the way."
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"Darn it, I'm really sorry. I thought I could-"
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>"Hey don't worry about it, that's a pretty advanced spell you tried. It's still pretty impressive."
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>You look at her shyly.
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"R-really?"
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>"Yeah, you just need some more practice. Actually I have a friend who might be able to help with that."
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>Yes, just what you were looking for.
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"I'd like that thank you. You're 'Moondancer', right? I'm Starlight Glimmer."
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>"Nice to meet you Starlight."
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>You shake hooves and talk for a bit.
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>Before she left, she told you she'd set up a meeting with her friend for you.
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>You return home and play over today's events.
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>While you're excited that you've managed to get a tutor, you can't stop thinking about that Sunset Shimmer.
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>She seems to embody everything you hate.
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>The fact that she somewhat resembles Sunburst didn't help.
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>You wonder if Sunburst became just like her.
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>It wouldn't be surprising if they were dating or something.
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>No matter, you have work to do.
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>When you're done, then you can put ponies like Sunset Shimmer in their place.
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>"Okay, try it out now."
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>You do as the purple mare says.
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>You focus your magic on the broken stick.
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>Unlike the last few tires you actually succeed.
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>You breath a sigh of relief, Moondancer pats you on the back.
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>"Nice job, Starlight!"
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>You look back at the rather bored looking mare.
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"Thanks Twilight, I think I'm getting the hang of it now."
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>Twilight gets up and starts packing her books.
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>"Yeah sure, now if you'll excuse I need to get going."
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"Um yeah, I understand. We can do this again another time right?"
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>"Maybe, I'd have to check my schedule. Anyway, I guess it was nice meeting you Starlight. See you at class, Moondancer."
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>"Later, Twilight."
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>Moondancer hugs her friend goodbye, the latter seems a bit uncomfortable with the gesture.
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>Twilight breaks the hug.
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>"Yeah....bye."
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>Twilight then goes off on her way.
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"Your friend is.....interesting."
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>Moondancer frowns.
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>"Well look, I know she seems kind of....not so friendly, but it's just because she takes her studies very seriously. She's actually really nice when you get to know her."
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>You don't really believe her, in fact Twilight reminds of a certain sun themed mare.
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>But you hold off on your true thoughts, at least for now.
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"Yeah you're probably right. Must be pretty tough being Celestia's personal student."
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>You try not to groan out at your own sentence.
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>"Of crouse, I'm sure we'll all be great friends soon."
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>You fake a smile.
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"Looking forward to it."
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>"Well I'd better get going too. Later Starlight!"
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>As you wave goodbye, you notice something at the corner of your eye.
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>At a nearby tree, you could've sworn you saw somepony lurking behind it.
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>You get near it and notice more movement.
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>You get a glimpse of a yellowish shape.
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>It couldn't be her, could it?
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>Why would she be here unless....
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>Then it hits you
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"Sunset Shimmer, get it out here. I know it's you!"
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>Soon enough, the mare in question approaches from the tree
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>She looks at you slyly.
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>"Well, you got me. How did you know it was me anyway?"
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"Please, Celestia's prized pupil hanging out here while the spiteful ex student is walking around? Of crouse it's you."
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>She rolls her eyes.
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>"Fine, who the heck are you anyway?"
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>"Starlight Glimmer, and if you're try to hurt Twilight-"
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>"Oh please, I know I may not be the nicest pony, but I'm not just gonna hurt some filly."
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>You glare at her.
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>"Also, 'Starlight Glimmer', really?"
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"You have a problem with my name?"
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>"Well 'Sunset Shimmer and 'Starlight Glimmer' sound a little too similar to be a coincidence. Like a set up to some dumb joke. Celestia didn't put you up to this did she?"
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"No, what is it you want anyway, kidnap Twilight and beg the princess to take you back?"
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>Judging by Sunset's face, you seem to have stuck a nerve.
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>"You'd better stop talking now before you regret it."
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"Or what?"
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>Suddenly she gets near your face with her horn lighting up
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>"Keep angering me and find out."
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>At this point you realize you don't really have the power to really fight her at the moment.
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>You back away slowly, then face the ground
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>She powers down her horn and smirks.
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>"That's what I thought."
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>You stand there, not really sure what to do.
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>"I get it, you're no good with magic are you? That's why you're having that brat teach you".
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>You look at her, trying not show your embarrassment.
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>"Heh, I understand where you're coming from actually.
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"W-what?"
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>"No really, I know what it's like trying to get more power. But learning from that Sparkle isn't going to do you good."
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>You're confused now, not really sure how to respond.
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>"Tell you what, if I'm ever feeling nice I'm might be willing to teach you real magic. For a fee of crouse".
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>You're completely speechless at this point
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>"Think it over, I don't why but you interest me. See you later, Starlight".
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>She leaves, leaving you alone at the park.
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>A few days have passed.
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>Twilight is too busy studying too teach you anything lately.
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>Moondancer is you keeping you company while you study at the park.
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>"So which book do think Twilight would like better?"
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>Moondancer has been talking for the past hour about what to get Twilight for her birthday.
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>While you like Moondancer, you find that you can't really connect with her.
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>She just goes on and on about Celestia's school or how "amazing" Twilight is.
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>Both subjects are just reminders of what you hate the most.
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>But you need her, plus she's a nice pony at heart. Just brainwashed by the system, you'll fix that one day.
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"Um, that one."
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>You point at one of the books, not really paying attention.
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>"Elements of Harmony: A Reference Guide? Are you sure?"
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"Yeah, Twilight looks like somepony who would enjoy learning about mythology."
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>"Yeah, I can see that. Thanks Starlight, here you can have this one."
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>She hands you the other book.
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>"Mage Metalbrook's 7 enchanted items", could be useful you suppose.
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>After awhile, a thought comes to you.
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"Hey Moondancer, can I ask you something?"
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>"Sure, what is it?"
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"What do you know about that Sunset Shimmer you ran into a few weeks ago?"
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>"Oh, not much honestly. She was kicked out not too long after I got into the school."
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>She readjusts her glasses, obviously remembering the incident at the library.
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>"All I heard was that she didn't really get along with other students. She made Celestia angry and got kicked out. That's all I really know, why are you asking, she's not bothering you is she?"
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"No, it's just.....she just kinda reminds me of somepony."
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>"Who?"
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>You consider asking her if she knows Sunburst, but that would probably lead to questions about why you're really here.
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>You decide to lie, she wouldn't understand, at least not yet.
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"Oh don't worry about it, doesn't matter anymore."
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>"If you say so. Anyway, I'm afraid I have to get going, class is starting soon."
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"Alright, until next time."
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>"Thank you for helping me pick out a gift."
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"No problem, I'm sure she'll like it."
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>"I hope so, later Starlight."
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>She leaves
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>Poor girl, if only she wasn't misguided.
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>You might've considered her....no, better not let that distract you.
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>"So watcha reading?"
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>You jump
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>You turn to see Sunset Shimmer standing behind you.
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>"Oh sorry, didn't mean to scare you. Okay a maybe little."
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“What are you doing here?”
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>”Oh, I was just passing by. Thought I'd say hi.”
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>You don't believe her for a second.
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“What do you want Sunset?”
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>”I was wondering if you considered my offer?”
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“Not really.”
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>She frowns
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>”Oh come on, not even a little?”
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“You expect me to believe you're just offering to teach me out of the goodness of your heart?”
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>”What are you getting at?”
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“You obviously expect something in return, what is it?”
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>Sunset sighs
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>”I'm.... lonely.”
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>Sunset looks away, trying to hide her blush
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>You stand there, expecting the punchline to a joke
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>It never comes
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“Are you serious?”
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>”Look, everything I ever wanted was shattered, in one case literally. Everyone hates me, and I know it's kinda my fault.”
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>Sunset’s face cringes, as if it pains her to admit all this.
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>”I have nothing left, seeing you wanting to achieve something reminded me of what I lost.”
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>”I figured I can at least help to get what you want. Plus I can get back at that Sparkle by being a better a teacher than her.”
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>You take a moment to consider all this.
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>Part of you feels like this was all a trick.
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>But there was a look of sincerity on Sunset that you couldn't deny.
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>You kinda related to her in a way
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>Losing something you cared about.
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>Plus Twilight's teaching was admittedly taking too long
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“Alright, I'll do it.”
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>”Really? Alright, let's get this started. You won't regret this.”
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“I hope so.”
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>You and Sunset spend the rest of the day practicing magic.
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>She'd teach one thing, then teach you how to do it better.
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>You got more progress done with her in a day then the month you spent with Twilight.
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>Sunset taught you spells you never even heard of.
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>For some reason, you learned spells faster with Sunset
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>It was almost like your time with Sunburst
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>But somehow, better.
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