My Dear Pinkamina,

Things are still so quiet here without you. Back in our old home, I keep myself busy with the garden, and cataloging plants and animals of the Everfree Forest. I still can't believe how little information is known about this dark and wild place. Most ponies never venture near it, from fear of the wild creatures that live there. It's actually a rather beautiful place, and reminds me a bit of my old world, where everything isn't controlled by ponies. I've taken up writing as well as a result. I am working on a book for all the research I am doing, and Twilight promised to edit it for me so it can be printed and placed in the Royal Library when it's done.

Royal Librarian Twilight Sparkle. It's still funny hearing myself call her that, although nopony was surprised when she got the job. Her first love was always to books, even if she finally branched out to become much more. Her short stint as Mayor of Ponyville is still remembered as some of the most prosperous years, even though the stress nearly drove her crazy. She was a good organizer, and an even better leader, but just wasn't ready for politics.

I've also started writing my memoirs. I decided I should get some of it down on paper while I had enough ponies around to actually remember any of it. I may keep on ticking, buy everypony around me is slowly getting older. It's depressing at times, until I see the children. Then suddenly I remember that life doesn't end at death, but transforms into something new. I still haven't accepted losing you, but it is getting easier to bear. I can once again look myself in the face, and seeing the children helps me to laugh again.

I have been spending time with Fluttershy as well. I know we tried to visit her as often as we could, but things always got in the way. Now I have plenty of time to talk to her, even though she can't talk back. I can still sense her emotions when I am near, so I know she is still there, trapped in the tree form. She doesn't seem lonely, with all her animal friends near her, but she definitely seems happier when we have our talks. I gotta admit, Shy was always a good listener, but now she is the champion at it. Hah, I told her that joke, and it made her happy.

One last note before bed. the date of the wedding has been set. Sweetie and Scoots have asked me to perform the ceremony. I think they want to thank me for reuniting them with Applebloom, and think an Alicorn would lend extra weight. Why they didn't ask one of the Princesses is beyond me, but I feel proud to be able to help them with this. I hope they let little Pinkie throw the reception party. She's well on her way to being the next Party Queen, and we really do need one since you left.

Thinking of you always,

Your Silly Draxy