[Satyr] /mlp/ FiM Birthday (Pinkie Pie/Anon)

>Today is a very special day.
>You have waited long for it.
>What is it?
>It's your birthday!
>You spring out of bed.
>Get dressed.
>Brush teeth.
>Comb hair.
>Bath comes later!
>You proceed downstairs and enter the kitchen.
>To your regret, nobody is here.
>"Mom? Dad?"
>You run back upstairs.
>Your parents door is closed.
>Knocking on it frantically, you open it.
>Dad is asleep.
>You rush inside and appear near the bed.
Dad! Dad! Where's Mom?
Anon opens one eye.
>"She went to work. A large order came in, so she'll be late."
Oh. Do you know what day it is? Guess!
>"It's Sunday."
Yes, but you should know more than that!
>"Just an ordinary day, Pogo. Nothing special about it. Now go grab some breakfast. Dad needs a little more sleep."
>Your cheerful face fades away.
OK...
>You quietly leave and decide to eat breakfast alone.
>Did they forget?
>They couldn't, right?
>Right?
>As you finish eating, you head back to your room.
>You stare out the window.
>The sun shines brightly.
>But it doesn't improve your mood.
>Maybe tonight they'll remember?
>It's hours away.
>You need to distract yourself.
>Toys.
>Drawing.
>Anything.
>They don't help.
>You lay on your back.
>Time feels sluggish.
>Is this how you will spend your birthday?
>The feeling of despair dreads upon your heart.
>You sigh.
They really did forget.

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>"Pogo?"
>Your eyes roll back.
>It's Dad.
>He's dressed in his usual attire.
Huh?
>"Your Mom asked me to help at Sugarcube Corner. Do you know where the extra ingredients are kept? You usually bake with her."
>You give off a monotone voice.
It's in the shed. The corner.
>"I can't find them. Mind showing me where they're at?"
>You pick yourself up.
>The ingredients should be there.
>You and Anon make your way to the shed.
>Inside is dark as ever.
>Just like today.
>You flip the light switch.
>"SURPRISE!"
Ah!
>You jump back out of fright.
>Anon catches you from falling.
>"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!"
>You're speechless.
>Everywhere you look, you see every pony's smiling face.
>Your Aunties: Twilight, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, and Fluttershy.
>Uncle Cake, Auntie Cake, and the twins!
>Even your friends from school are present!
>"Happy birthday, Pogo."
>You turn to your Dad.
>He has a grin on his face.
>"I'm sorry for my behavior earlier. It was tough not to let the secret out. Forgive me?"
>You wrap your arms around Anon and squeeze tight.
>"Ugh!"
Always! You're the best!
>"Hey, hey!"
>Pinkie Pie hops over.
>"What about your Mom who worked ever so hard?"
>"I helped, too! My baking may not be up to par as your Mom's but..."
>Pinkie Pie giggles.
>You hug her.
Thanks, Mom! You're the greatest!
>"Ooh! The greatest! Did you hear that?"
>Anon rolls his eyes.
>"Ready to enjoy your party, Pogo?"
YEAH!
>Your smile comes back.
>It glows radiantly.
>That awful, unpleasant feeling from before vanishes.
>Today is a wonderful day, and it just started.

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