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