Chocolates and Flowers

by TSToxin1337

Chapters

• Chapter 1: Picnic Preparations
• Chapter 2: Evenings Start
• Chapter 3: Trixie Returns
• Chapter 4: To fix a Nights worth of Pain
• Chapter 5: Past injuries
• Chapter 6: Blood, Sweat, Tears and Sugar
• Chapter 7: Luck Withheld

Chapter 1: Picnic Preparations

The morning in Ponyville was like any other, quiet and calm. Nothing was happening to disturb the repose of the inhabitants of the town. Not since Cerberus came to visit, anyway. Twilight Sparkle, a lavender coloured mare, was stirring from her restful and well deserved slumber. But, she couldn’t sleep for much longer. She had way too much to do on this day. She let out a yawn as she started adjusting to the daylight. She smelt a delicious aroma coming from the kitchen. She knew who was cooking it, and as to be polite she decided to have some, which wasn’t her original plan. She walked into the kitchen and saw her temporary roommate, a white unicorn with a beautiful mane, standing at the stove. It was none other than Rarity, designer and owner of Carousel boutique, a place that was shut down for the moment due to renovations. ‘Good morning Twilight.’ Rarity said as Twilight stepped into the kitchen. ‘Good morning Rarity! Wow, that Smells delicious.’ The Lavender mare replied.

‘Oh, just some Toast. You didn’t eat last night did you?’

‘No, I must have gotten too engrossed in my studies. Again.’ She said as she let out a little laugh.

‘Oh Darling, you should try and pace yourself. IT’s no good trying to do it all and falling at the last hurdle, because you’re fatigued!’ The white mare said. ‘I guess you’re right. Say, is Spike awake yet?’ she asked.

Spike was Twilights assistant and a dragon she hatched from an egg. He also had a large crush on Rarity, which Twilight thought would be bad when she moved in but nothing has happened, not yet anyway. ‘No. I do believe he is trying to sleep off the liquor he stole last night.’ Rarity said.

‘WHAT?!?!?!?’ Exclaimed Twilight, at such a volume people started to wake up.

‘He somehow found where we hid the hard cider and decided to have a glass. Or ten.’ She said to Twilight, still in a state of shock. This wasn’t like Spike, she thought. She knew something was up, but decided to let Rarity punish him.

‘I hope you punish him severely Rarity. It’s about time he learnt a lesson.’ She said.

‘I shall. I just hope your picnic goes well this afternoon. You’ve been so excited about it for weeks now! I don’t know who the Stallion or Mare is that you’re taking out for a wonderful picnic, but they must be somepony special!’ Rarity said joyously.

‘Oh they are.’ Twilight Replied.

‘I still don’t get why you haven’t introduced us to this pony you talk so much about. You haven’t even told us their name.’

‘I can assure you there is a perfectly reasonable explanation for that and the reason i- OH would you look at the time! I simply must be going if I’m going to meet them. Bye Rarity!’ She said as she rushed out the door, like a Schoolfilly on her first day of school. ‘Something is not right here…’ Rarity said. ‘

Is she gone?’ said a voice from under the table.

‘Yes she has Spike. Now, we better tell the others that she’s gone. We will be able to find out who this illusive friend of Twilights is with their help.’

‘You bet! After that, can we, y’know have some more Cider?’ Spike said.

‘Maybe, depending on how things go my little Spikey-wikey!’ Rarity replied as she rubbed his head with her hoof.

They then dashed outside, towards Sweet Apple acres, to let Applejack know of the Situation

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Twilight stood at the Ponyville train station waiting patiently for the train to Canterlot to arrive. It arrived strictly at 11:00 am, as the schedule said. She boarded the train; little did she know her friends were on the train as well, waiting to get to the bottom of Twilights mysterious lover. She would always speak of their time together in such a positive light so they thought it was someone she met on one of her many trips to see Princess Celestia. The train arrived at Canterlot not too long after and Twilight began running incredibly fast towards the Orchard. Her friends, however, thought she went somewhere else; the hedge maze. Twilight raced through her former home town, but stopped on the way to pick up flowers and a box of Chocolates, for her beloved. On her way to the Orchard, she was stopped by Princess Luna, her teacher’s younger sister. ‘Hello Twilight! What brings you to Canterlot today?’ The Alicorn asked.

‘I’m here to see a friend.’ She replied, briskly. At this rate she was going to be late, but, being the courteous mare she was, she would not leave Luna when she started a conversation.

‘Oh, that’s great! Say, what are the Flowers and chocolates for?’

‘They are for that friend. Now, if you’ll excuse me Princess, I must be going. I would not like to hold my friend up!’ She said, galloping off towards the Orchard. Luna waved to her; however she couldn’t see Lunas kind gesture. The wind felt great as she ran towards the orchard at her top speed. She arrived at the entrance to the orchard 10 minutes after her conversation with the Princess.

‘Whew. Better straighten my mane. I don’t want her seeing me with a bad looking mane. She does like my mane.’ She said to herself. She had soon arrived at the clearing in the Orchard, their usual picnic spot. She saw her companion sitting underneath the Biggest tree in the orchard.

‘Twilight! How dare you keep me waiting!’ The blue Unicorn mare said.

‘I’m very sorry Trixie. Princess Luna stopped me in my tracks, and when I saw these Flowers I instantly thought you’d love them.  And I know you love Chocolate.’ She said to her beautiful Companion. The Unicorn mare was none other than “The Great and Powerful” Trixie.  Trixie learnt many a lesson after her first meeting of Twilight, where she was shown up by Twilight. Months after, Trixie went back, in the dead of the night, to try and show Twilight who is the real master of Magic whilst she was sleeping. But something made Trixie inexplicably change; it was the sight of Twilight sleeping, a sight so beautiful and peaceful, that reduced her to tears. Trixie just couldn’t understand why it infatuated her right there and then, but she didn't care. She had since become a bigger person, and stopped referring to herself in the royal third pony, and also decided she was “Trixie” and not “The great and powerful Trixie”. She had become modest.

‘It’s fine! But you’ll have to make it up to me later…’ She said, with a seductive tone in her voice.

‘Oh I will!’ Twilight said, in the same mannerism. The two then began eating the food that Twilight had packed. They were enjoying their beautiful Afternoon.

But, would it last?

Chapter 2: Evenings Start

The afternoon wore on, and the two mares were happily napping in the shade, together. Nothing could make right then and there a horrible thing. They were happy just lying there. But Trixie awoke; she remembered that she had a reservation for Dinner at one of Canterlots finest restaurants. ‘Twilight, honey, you need to wake up.’ The blue mare said to her sleeping companion. She started to stir, and within a minute was awake.

‘Hmmmm, what time is it?’ Twilight asked.

‘It’s quarter to 6.’ She said. Twilight snapped awake.

‘Oh no! I’m going to miss the train! I’m sorry Trix, but I need to go!’ She said, frantically.

‘Oh no you don’t!’ She lunged at Twilight, pinning her to the ground. She lay atop Twilight.

‘This isn’t the time for horseplay Trixie! I need to get back, or else Spike and Rarity will worry!’ she said.

‘What? Rarity? Why would she worry?’ Trixie asked, with an eyebrow raised waiting to hear what the reasoning behind this revelation was was.

‘Well, she has moved in with me, but only until her Boutique is renovated. I should have told you earlier.’ Twilight said. ‘Apology smooch?’ Twilight said, but before she could do anything Trixie had started kissing her. Twilight had never ever been kissed by any pony other than her mother and father. And she felt that Trixie’s kisses were like angels slowly rejuvenating her energy with their divine power. After a minute or so Trixie rolled off of Twilight. ‘I need to go now, honey. But I promise we will get together again soon.’ Twilight said.

‘I know, because you are coming with me to dinner tonight. I made reservations at “The Equines den”, I made them a few weeks ago. I’d hate to have to go alone.’ Trixie saying this made Twilight feel like Ponyville could wait a night.

What’s the worst that could happen? Twilight thought. ‘Okay, but it has to be quick, so I can catch the train home.’ She said.

‘No it doesn’t, you can stay in my house. But,’ she let out a sigh ‘I only have one bed. So, you will either have to sleep in my bed, with me, or on the couch.’  Trixie said, teasingly.

‘Such a hard choice.’ Twilight replied with a sarcastic tone in her voice.

‘Great! Then it’s settled! You can come to my house, and change into the dress I bought you!’ Trixie said to Twilight.

They then walked towards Trixies home.

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The two lovers entered the house. What greeted them was nothing short of stunning. The walls were painted a glorious red, and the carpets were White. In the far left corner, near a hallway, was a wine cupboard, filled with many assorted wines and glasses. There was also a small dining area. It was quite a large room, filled with many books. There was also a record player, which was below a picture of Trixie with a Light brown pony and a unicorn that wore odd glasses. They were all smiling. The walls of the living room were lined with many pictures, most importantly a whole wall dedicated to Twilight. A massive photo was hung upon the wall, which was a photo of Twilight with Trixie. ‘Do you like it?’ Trixie asked Twilight.

‘Well, yeah I do. Especially that Giant poster of us.’ She said to Trixie.

‘That’s my favourite picture in the whole room. Our reservation isn’t until 8:30. Would you like to, do something until then? Like a board game or something?’ Trixie asked. Twilight knew exactly what she wanted to do, and it wasn’t a board game.

‘Well, how about you show me the rest of this big home! I’d love to see the bedroom.’ Twilight replied. Trixie caught on straight away, knowing what she meant.

‘Follow me.’ She said, as the two trotted down the hall, Twilight began to fantasize about the Bedroom. Too Twilights surprise, it was as baron as the dessert. All that was in there was a wardrobe, a picture of Trixie and a Make-up table.

‘I am sorry Twilight. I haven’t moved in all my stuff yet, a lot of it is still at my old home at Trottingham.’ Trixie said. She wanted to Impress Twilight, make her feel as if she was the only thing that mattered to her.

‘Trixie, it’s okay. I know how hard it’s been for you moving in. It’s okay.’ She said to Trixie, comforting the one mare that she loved. ‘Thankyou Twilight, I’ll never find anypony like you. And even if I could, I wouldn’t want too. You’re the sparkle in my eye.’ She said. Twilight giggled at that. It was humorous and romantic. ‘I’ll be right back, make yourself comfortable.’ Said Trixie, who obviously had something special planned.

A few minutes later, she came in levitating a bottle of Fine red wine and two Wine glasses. It was called ‘Sparkling blue 1952’. Twilight knew this was an old wine, which meant it should taste good. ‘I hope you like wine.’ Trixie said.

‘Oh I do, it’s just, Im not very alcohol tolerant. I can’t hold my liquor, as they say.’ As Twilight finished she had already gotten a glass, which she was now levitating herself.

‘To our Relationship, may it forever be healthy and happy!’ Trixie said.

‘Yeah!’ Both took a drink, draining there Glasses in one quick gulp. After they finished their drink they both sat on the bed. They stared into each other’s eyes. They then began to hug.

‘I love you Twilight.’ Trixie said, with more confidence then she had said anything else in her entire life.

‘I love you as well.’ Twilight replied. They began to kiss more fiercely, when suddenly the door shut.

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After a while the two mares got up from the bed. In the space of two hours, they had finished the whole bottle of wine and had had a quick nap. Their dinner was in 10 minutes. They quickly got dressed and had tidied their manes and were ready to go. Twilight was dressed in a magnificent gown, one that Rarity herself had made. It was a dark blue and had a fashionable Pink star on it. It was obviously custom made, as the star resembled Twilights cutie mark. Trixies dress was a Blue colour, similar to her coat but a little darker. It also had a white star on it, with a dust like design behind it. They entered the restaurant which had a tiled floor. It had a pattern of Blue and Black, going in sort of a Chess board fashion.

‘Reservation For Miss Lulamoon.’ Trixie said politely to a Unicorn behind a counter. The Unicorn stallion began searching for results on a piece of parchment beyond the view of the couple.

‘Ah, Table for two. This way.’ The Stallion said. He took them to a table with two chairs on either side of it, and Candles in the middle. There was also two Wine glasses there. However, the two unicorns probably wouldn’t be partaking in any wine drinking. They looked at their menus for a moment, and swiftly decided that they would both have the Tomato Soup. Five minutes later, the waiter returned with two bowls filled with a delectable smelling Soup. They both ate their Entrée, saying little. They both didn’t like talking while eating. After the entrée came the Main course, they both ordered the same thing; Salad. The waiter then returned a few minutes later giving them their Main Course. After this, Trixie needed to use the bathroom, which gave Twilight the chance to look around a bit more. Upon further inspection, she noticed there were more than a few couples sitting at tables.  There was at least 10 other couples, and even tables with families. Most of them Unicorns, but the occasional Pegasus or Earth pony.

‘I liked coming here as a filly. That’s why I choose here for our first real date.’ Trixie said, as she sat back down at the table. ‘My parents would always bring me here. We’d have our meals than they’d go dancing at a nearby club. They’d always take me home and tuck me in. That was always what happened. In the mornings they’d sleep in, even longer than I did. It was when I moved out that they decided to move far away. I never remember where, but they always write and that makes me happy. Nothing like opening your mail and getting a letter from your parents.’ She said. Twilight had never heard this story before, it reminded her of her own experiences as a foal. Twilight had decided that instead of just dinner and then sleeping, that they should go dancing.They had finished their dessert, Apple pie and Ice cream, and then left the Restaurant.

‘Let’s go dancing.’ Twilight told Trixie.

'Really?' the blue mare Replied. Twilight nodded her head. They then to the hottest night club in Canterlot; DJ Pon-3’s lair

Chapter 3: Trixie Returns

They entered the establishment and were blasted with the heavy beat of the music that the popular DJ named Vinyl scratch was playing. She was the most renowned DJ in all of Equestria. It wasn’t because of her music. But it was because of her relationship with the just as famous, Octavia. It was a shock that a prim and proper pony such as Octavia could fall for an irresponsible party pony like Vinyl, but their personalities just matched.  Twilight then started to look at the place. The floor was wooden, and light projectors were hung from the roof, projecting rays of different coloured light across the room. Vinyl scratch was up on the stage, using her magic to move records around into a more organised fashion. She had a table with her equipment on it and with some various different bottles of Alcoholic Beverages. The dance floor was a completely different sight, with many different ponies dancing to the rough beats being emitted from the giant speakers on either side of the room. ‘How about a drink?’ Trixie yelled. The music was far too loud for her to get her message across without yelling.

‘Sure!’ Twilight replied. Even though they had both indulged in a whole bottle of fine wine earlier that evening, they were still going to drink more. Trixie then walked over to the bar, with Twilight surveying her rump as she walked away. Twilight always admired Trixie, ever since she changed that is. She, even when Trixie was a braggart, had found her attractive. She never understood why Stallions repulsed her and mares turned her on, it was like the mysteries of Pinkie pie; Unexplainable. Trixie came back with two glasses, filled to the brim with a green drink. Twilight smelt it and it was Vodka, with a hint of lime.

‘Bottoms up!’ Trixie said, taking a large drink. Her glass was drained and Twilight did the same. A half hour past and they had downed 4 drinks each and had both been dancing vigorously.

‘This is dedicated to my lovely Octavia. The mare of my dreams. This is for you Tav!’ The DJ said through the microphone. She then begun to play beautiful music and what she played was nothing less than a love song. From the dance floor, Twilight could see Octavia, Vinyl’s Marefriend, blushing. If only I could do something like that for Trixie. That’d be the most wonderful thing ever. Then, Trixie ushered Twilight to the dance floor, and they danced. It was the most beautiful, and the first, slow dance Twilight had ever experienced. She didn’t want that moment to end, but it had to. They both shared a passionate kiss and began to nuzzle. They sat down at a table, and talked for a while about magic and music. About Ponyville and Canterlot. And about their relationship.

‘We should get going.’ Trixie said to Twilight.

‘Agreed. It’s getting quite late. And,’ She let out a yawn ‘, I need to get some sleep.’ Trixie just smiled at the tried pony.  The two mares then began the walk back to Trixies home.

They were on their way back to Trixies when Twilight saw a Cyan Pegasus with a rainbow trail soaring through the sky. Twilight knew it was Rainbow dash, but decided to not say anything and just continued walking. Not a few minutes later Twilight saw Fluttershy flying. Again, she decided not to say a thing. Getting slightly suspicious, she asked if they could pick up the pace, her excuse was that she was tired and the alcohol was starting to affect her mind. Trixie agreed, wanting to sleep as well and to feel the warmth of her Marefriends loving embrace.

They arrived home roughly ten minutes later and had gone to bed nearly straight away. Trixie decided that now was her chance to ask her what she wanted to all day. ‘Twilight, how would you feel if I asked you to move in with me?’

‘I’d be a little surprised. Happy but still surprised.’

‘Really? Well, I was thinking maybe we should. Since we’ve been dating for nearly a Year.’

‘Yeah. I  think we should. Im just afraid it might not work, me moving in here. Theres Spike who still has a grudge against you, then I’ve got the library and I’ve also got my Ponyville friends. It’d be better if you could move in with me.’ She said. An idea sparked in Trixies mind. If Twilight can’t move here. Then I’ll move to her.

‘Goodnight Twilight.’ Trixie whispered.

‘Goodnight Trixie.’ Replied Twiligiht. Not 10 minutes passed and both mares were asleep

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As they were sleeping, the relentless and nosey 6 were still searching. ‘It’s no use! Twilights probably back in Ponyville!’ Rainbow Exclaimed.

‘Now, Now Rainbow. Spike and I would have seen her board the train. She clearly can’t be back there, you must know that.’ Rarity replied.

‘Um. Maybe, I should go back, to check. Y’know just in case.’ Said Fluttershy.

‘Nopony is going back y’all. We’re gonna stay here, and if we can’t find her by tomorrow night, we’ll hightail it out of here.’ Applejack said. Everyone hushed once she chimed in. They were starting to get worried. ‘Now ah know y’all are worried bout Twi. But there ain’t nothin we can do about it. We just have to be patient. Now,’ She pulled out a detailed map of Canterlot and a pencil from her saddlebags ‘, if we split into the 5 different sections of Canterlot, we should be able to catch her. If she hasn’t left that is. Now, all in favo-‘

‘WAIT! What if she hasn’t left and were right near her? I can feel it!’ Said Pinkie pie. Nopony found this unusual, due to it being Pinkie who said it. Oddly enough, they were right outside Trixies home.

‘That’s just silly, Pinkie! We don’t know where she could be!’ Rainbow dash said.

'That’s why tomorrow we wait at each different section, and then we find out the truth. If she doesn’t show up before sun down we leave. Deal?'

‘Deal.’ The other 5 said.

‘Alright then here’s the plan.’

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Twilight awoke the next morning, with a stunning headache. Even though she didn’t get fully hammered she still felt the effects that the Alcohol had on her body. ‘Ugh, my head.’ She said. Trixie was still sleeping. That’s something Twilight had never really seen, Trixie sleeping that is. She was absolutely adorable when she slept. Twilight decided to go to the bathroom first. She had finished doing her buisness when she walked into something, she fell in a heap on the floor, and so did Trixie. ‘Ouch! Oh, sorry Honey!’ Twilight said.

‘Well, you should be!’ The blue mare boomed. Twilight was caught incredibly off guard, she had never seen Trixie this angry since, well, ever. ‘Now, if you want to truly be apologetic, you will have a bath. With me.’ She said. She had a wide grin. Twilight returned the favour. And they both trotted into the bathroom. The bathtub, which Twilight had taken little notice of was massive. It had room enough for 4 Ponies to fit in comfortably, and was thus big enough for the both of them. They both hopped in and Trixie turned the knobs with her magic, starting the water. It was warm and refreshing. Trixie and Twilight washed each other thoroughly, knowing how much they liked to impress the other. Afterwards, they didn’t do much of the actual bathing. But more of nibbling each other’s ears in affection and seeing who could splash the other the best. After about 10 minutes they got out of the bath felt refreshed. They wrapped towels around themselves and then left to have breakfast. Trixie pulled out a box of “Celesti-o’s” her favourite cereal. They then ate the delectable cereal. ‘So, what do you wanna do today?’ Trixie asked with her mouth filled with cereal.

‘How about we go shopping?’ She replied.

‘If you want to. As long as I can pick up something I need for my job.’

‘You never told me what you do now. I just assumed you worked as Princess Celestias personal wine taster.’ Twilight said jokingly.

‘Oh, I work at the school. I teach a class there. Seeing their smiles always fills my heart with joy. Much like when I see you.’ She replied. Twilight never thought Trixie to be the type to teach. But that was the old Trixie. The new, modest and kind, Trixie does a lot of different things to her old boastful self.

‘That’s nice. You know, they have a school in Ponyville that they are considering expanding. Maybe you could become a teacher there. If you want to move to Ponyville with me of course.’ Trixie never considered that. She just assumed Twilight had gotten bored of Ponyville and would want to move back to Canterlot.

‘Maybe I will. Actually, yeah I will.’

‘Really? Oh that’s wonderful! You could move into the Library or we could buy a home for ourselves. Or, maybe we cou-‘ Trixie had stopped her by putting a hoof to her mouth.

‘We can worry about that later. I’m fine with moving to the Library with you. And I know we could convince Spike to forgive me.’ Twilight began to smile. They then got ready to leave the house and do some shopping.

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Their Shopping trip was incredibly uneventful, except for the one time Trixie nearly tripped an elderly pony over. They had since gotten back to Trixies and began arranging for Trixie to be able to spend a few days in Ponyville, so she could smooth things over. ‘Yes, thank you very much! Remember to tell the Fillies and Colts that I miss them. Bye!’ Said Trixie to a Green Mare as she left.

‘That went really well. I can’t believe she bought the whole “Sick Relative in Fillydelphia” routine.’ Trixie chuckled at that.

‘Okay, so we’re ready to go?’

‘Yep. We should be leaving on the train that comes in 15 Minutes!’

‘Okay, Lets go.’ Trixie said as they left the door. They both had saddle bags on and were trotting down the street to get on the train to Ponyville.

The train ride proved to be just as uneventful as their Shopping trip, with nothing interesting occurring except Trixies anticipations, hopes and worries about what would happen when she got to Ponyville. Twilight kept reassuring her that if things don’t work out, they could move to Canterlot. They arrived at Ponyville station and were immediately met with scoffs and laughs. ‘Don’t worry Trixie, they’ll get over it.’ Twilight still kept reassuring her Marefriend even when she was in her hometown. They went directly to the Library, nowhere else. They walked in and ‘SURPRISE!’ a giant yell from Pinkie pie and the rest of Twilights friends. Trixie didn’t expect this, neither did Twilight. Trixie hid behind Twilight.

‘H-hi Guys!’ Twilight said, with so little confidence she didn’t seem to be her normal self.

‘Something wrong Twilight?’ Asked Rarity.

‘N-n-no! Of course not!’

‘Who’s that behind ya Twi?’ Asked Applejack.

‘Oh um…. This is…. Trixie… You know, “The great and Powerful”.’ Everypony just stared.

‘What in the hay is she doin here?’ Applejack yelled.

‘Um. She’s the pony I’ve been going to see for these past eleven and a half months. She’s my Marefriend.’ With the last part of the sentence Spike, Rarity, Fluttershy and all the rest let out a gasp. This will not end well.

Chapter 4: To fix a Nights worth of Pain

‘Why her?’ was the question most flung around for the rest of the evening. People just didn’t understand how Twilight could love such a braggart.

‘But she has changed!’ was the reason Twilight kept it going. In the end, Fluttershy was the only one who wasn’t fazed. Pinkie was more supportive than against.

‘If you guys don’t want Twilight to be happy then you should just leave now!’ She yelled. The night turned out horribly. The surprise party had turned into an argument fuelled with the oil of hatred. Rarity had taken her stuff and moved into Applejacks house. Spike was sleeping at the time, Celestia knows why he didn’t wake up. Twilight and Trixie went to sleep in the formers small bed. It wasn’t to comfortable, but they had each other. The morning was just as harsh. When Spike awoke and saw that Rarity wasn’t in her bed, he assumed she was sleeping with Twilight. However, when he got to Twilights bed and saw that it was some Blue unicorn he just climbed back down and went to find Rarity. At about half past nine the pair woke up. Neither was too happy about the night before, but they were determined to fix things.

‘No, Twilight! I will fix this myself! But I must have your sincerest promise that you will not meddle with me trying to remedy my past mistakes!’ She said.

‘Bu-‘

‘But nothing! I don’t want you to get hurt all for nothing again. Last night was the worst thing I ever had to endure and you being there, protecting me, made it even worse. I love you, but I hate to see you hurt.’

‘Okay then. Just, don’t get too in over your head. Prove to them you have changed.’

‘I will.’ Trixie then ran out the door, ready to face her problems.

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Trixie’s first stop was Applejacks. She would kill two birds with one stone there; Rarity and Applejack. However, Rarity wasn’t there. ‘You mean to tell me Rarity is at Carousel boutique?’

‘Eeyup!’ Said Big Macintosh.

‘And Applejack is bucking apples?’

‘Eeyup!’

‘Thank you very much!’

She ran as fast as she could through the trees and she found Applejack shortly after.

‘What do you want? Came ta gloat?’ Applejack said coldly.

‘No. I came to apologize for my behaviour that day. It was incredibly rude and stupid of me.’ She said.

‘Well, ah can’t tell whether your lyin or not. But I still don’t trust you!’

‘Well,’ Ah ha! Trixie you are a genius! ‘, I can help you buck the apples if you want?’

‘Well, sure Ah guess.’

‘Great!’

Applejack was curious as to what could have brought on a change of heart, but still appreciative of Trixies help; She’d never turned down a hard worker and she wasn’t going to start now. After a few hours of Apple bucking Trixie was ready to collapse. They’d talked the entire time and had gotten to know each other better. Many trees were cleared of their apples too. ‘Well, you sure did prove your trustworthy. But, ah wanna say ah’m sorry for mah behaviour last night. It was mighty rude of me.’

‘Apology accepted Applejack. I’m just really sorry for what I did to you on that day I came here.’

‘It’s alright. The past is tha past. We all make mistakes. And mine last night was a mighty one.’

‘Well, see you around Applejack!’ She yelled as she began to run. Okay, one down, two to go! Boy are my legs are awfully tired, how can such a pony do that every day and not hurt is beyond me. She then came across Carousel Boutique. It was fenced off so Nopony, but authorised personnel would get in. Rarity was standing outside, watching the stallions renovate her workplace and her home. ‘Excuse me, Rarity.’ Trixie said.

‘Oh what do you want? Haven’t you done enough?’

‘No. I need to apologize for turning your Hair green, it was incredibly rude and foolish of me.’

‘Of course it was!’

‘Is there anything I can do to help you?’

‘No. Not unless you can supply me with magical power to fuel that big machine there than no.’ Rarity had forgotten that Trixie was a powerful magician.

‘Consider it done.’

‘Wha-‘

The machine started to buzz as a blue aura surrounded its power supply. Trixie was using all her power to make it start and keep it powered. It was tough, but she knew she could do it. She just had to remember her family, her friends, her Twilight. The joy of memories always helped her produce more power for her spells. The machine was now working at full pace, and its speed was incredibly fast. About 5 minutes past and Rarity was just sitting down on the ground, mouth gaping. She was lost for words, which was something this eloquent speaker couldn’t normally accomplish. Trixie fell in a heap, but rarity caught her just before she hit the ground. Not being a very strong pony, she enlisted the help of one of the Stallions working on her home to carry her to Twilights home.

The door burst open and Twilight was surprised to see a burly Stallion walking in with Trixie on his back. ‘What happened?’ She said. She was panicking and didn’t have a clue what was going on, she didn’t like seeing her unconscious, unless she was sleeping.

‘She overworked herself trying to help me.’ Rarity said. She then trotted over to Twilights writing desk and wrote a note for Trixie for when she woke up. ‘Make sure to give this to her when she wakes up. You have certainly changed her Twilight.’ Twilight began to blush. Rarity was out the door with the Stallion as fast as lightning. Twilight didn’t dare read it. She knew not to interfere with other Ponies business. Twilight sat next to Trixies bed, placing a wet towel on her Loves head.

‘Rest up my lovely. I need you better soon.’ Twilight said. She was glad that Trixie had patched things up with Rarity, but overworking herself to do so? She wasn’t glad about that.

Not 10 minutes after Rarity left, Trixie awoke. ‘Ugh. What happened?’ Trixie asked.

‘You overworked yourself helping Rarity.’

‘Oh. Is she fine?’

Twilight gave a little giggle. ‘Of course she is fine. She wasnt the one trying to power a machine at full power! Also, she left this for you.’

‘What is it?’

‘Read it yourself silly!’

She began to read what was Scribbled on the parchment.

To Trixie,

I thank you for all your help today. But I must insist you do not do that again. It is reckless, and I wouldn’t like to see Twilights Marefriend and Lover getting injured all for me. I sincerely accept your apology and hope you will accept mine. I am sorry for what occurred last night. I was being, shall we say, like a filly. I was more obsessed with proving how bad you were that I didn’t notice you had changed. I don’t know what did it, but it must have been something so magical that made you stop being a boasting braggart.

Yours sincerely,

Rarity

Trixie had shed a tear at this letter. It was one of the most beautiful and sincere things that anypony had ever done for her. Even if she did add an insult at the end. But that wasn’t directed at new Trixie, it was directed at old Trixie. An evil, bragging, benevolent witch. Trixie was no longer that. She was a caring person, who now cared for Rarity and Applejack, as much as her old friends from school. Not many of her friends from school still talked to her regularly. ‘Are you okay Trixie?’ Twilight questioned. Trixie was still fatigued, but she still needed to patch things up with Rainbow dash.

‘I’m fine, Twi, really. I just need to find Rainbow dash and set things right with her.’ She replied. She walked out of the library and walked towards Rainbow Dashs cloud home.

Rainbow dash was inside her cloud home, enjoying the quiet. However, it was ruined when Trixie called out her name. ‘Rainbow dash! Come out here, we need to talk!’ Rainbow peered out side and noticed that it was Trixie.

‘Beat it chump, I’m in the middle of something important!’ She snapped.

‘No! I need to apologize!’

‘Fine.’ She said, begrudgingly. She was sick and tired of interruptions. Pinkie Pie always interrupted her this time of day.

‘What do you want?’

‘I wanted to say I’m sorry for what I did to that day, long ago. It was incredibly immature of me and I’ve realised that I shouldn’t be like that. Do you accept my apology?’

‘Yeah, sure.’

‘That’s wonderful!’

‘Yep.’

An awkward silence had settled in on the two.

‘So, you like flying?’

‘Yep. You like magic?’

‘Yep.’

‘Yep.’

The awkward silence continued.

‘well, I have to go now. Twilights probably getting worried.’

‘She’s like that.’

‘Yep. Well, see ya around buddy.’

‘You two chum.’

Trixie quickly galloped off, and breathed a sigh of relief. In one day she had managed to fix three problems that had caused her months of Trouble. When she arrived back at Twilights Library Applejack was there, speaking with Twilight.

‘Well howdy there Trixie! Great to see you again!’

‘Ah yes. It is.’

‘I was just telling Twilight here how strong your hind legs are. This here pony can buck many an apple tree.  Well I got to go, or else Applebloom won’t do her homework for Cheerilee. See you two Lovebirds around!’

Applejack then walked out. Twilight looked incredibly happy with Trixie and the effort she had put into fixing everything.

‘Spike! Come out!’

‘What?’ Said the purple dragon, his mouth filled with Cake from Sugarcube corner.

‘This is my special somepony.’

‘Oh awesome.’ Twilight didn’t know why he had limited care for who it actually was. But she knew he wasn’t the kind of

dragon to just not care.

‘Don’t you wanna know who she is?’

‘It’s Trixie. Pinkie pie told me when I was at sugarcube corner this morning.’

‘Well why aren’t you making a big deal about it?’

‘Because she has changed. Look, Twilight, I may look stupid, but I’m not. I’ve heard you talk about her like she’s the nicest pony to ever grace Equestria, so I believe you. Plus I did here your conversation with Applejack.’

‘All of it?’ She asked.

‘Every last word.’

‘Even the part about before?’ She asked.

‘With Applejack? Yes. It’s amazing how you can laugh when she says that Trixie can “buck apples really well”.’ Spike and Trixie both fell over on the ground laughing.

‘What?! It isn’t that funny! I just, wasn’t thinking very cleanly at the time!’

‘It’s okay Twilight, I’ll make sure everything is fine.’ Trixie said.

‘So uh, Pinkie pie wants me to call by Sugarcube corner to pick something up. I told her I would so I’m going now.’ As he walked out the Door Rainbow dash came running in.

‘Finally! I finished the last Daring Do book!’

‘No you haven’t. She the author released a new one last month. It’s right here. You should really read the newspaper more often.’ Twilight levitated the book over to Rainbow dash.

'Again?'

'Yes, and she has plans for more.'

‘Awesome!’ She walked out the door, Daring do book underneath her wing and left for her home.

‘I can see why you like it here. The ponies are nice, once they stop hating you.’

‘It’s fine. They just need some time to get used to you. I’m sure they’ll like you as much as Applejack and Rarity.’

Trixie hoped so. She didn’t like getting glared at and rude laughs. It reminded her of the days following the tragedy that occurred in the small town. She was humiliated and alone, but that didn’t stop her from seeking out Twilight. That was possibly the best decision of her life, something she would never regret, no matter what happened.

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It had been a fortnight since Trixie had become friends with the residents of Ponyville, and she had since moved in with Twilight. The move was smooth and took limited time, but that didn’t help Trixie. She had begun feeling depressed ever since moving home. It wasn’t being in Ponyville as she had become friends with Everypony in Ponyville. It was her parents. She had found many pictures she thought she’d thrown away when she was cleaning out her home in Canterlot. There were two albums she had found. One filled with happy memories, one with sad memories. She had decided to tell Twilight about it and maybe even show her the albums. The only thing she didn’t know was how to break it to her. Twilight was reorganising books in the library after a long weekend of studying and trying to ignore Spikes rambling about why she doesn’t just put them back once she’s finished. ‘And if you did that you wouldn’t have to waste three hours of your Monday reorganising the shelves! See what I mean?’

‘Uh-huh.’ She rudely grunted.

‘It’s like talking to a brick wall with her.’

‘Spike, can you come here a minute?’

‘Ah, sure.’

‘Rarity said she had something to give you when I was talking to her about Sweetie Belles homework.’ Since the time Trixie had moved into Ponyville she had become Teachers assistant to Cheerilee at the Ponyville elementary school.

‘Really?’ The purple dragon still thought he had a shot with Rarity, even though she had started dating Big Macintosh not a day before.

‘Yeah, really.’

‘Alright! Thanks for telling me Trixie!’ Spike then ran out the door, hoping to get another chance at the treasure that was Rarity.

‘That’s the third time this week you’ve gotten him with that.’

‘Yep! He is incredibly gullible.’ She said, letting out a little chuckle.

‘So, what is it that you want to talk about? You only do that when you need to talk to me in private.’

‘Well, it’s about my parents. I may not have been entirely truthful when talking about them that night.’

‘Really?’

‘Yes, and I’m truly sorry. But, I wanted to tell you the whole story, from the beginning. It’s quite long so you got the abridged

version.’

‘I gathered. Tell me, I’m all ears!’ Trixie began to tell her tale.

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Authors note: well, it has been a most exciting time since I posted this story! Emails coming in at least once an hour on my smart phone from someone tracking the story. I am truly happy that you all like the story! I have plans for a few more in this series (Yes, new fics) but they wont be started on in a while. If you hadn't noticed, Dialogue has also improved, a bit. No, actually, A LOT. Can't wait to post the next two chapters. But, you will have to weight until tonight to see chapter 5! Thanks for reading! 50 Tracks and Counting!

Chapter 5: Past injuries

‘Well it all started when I was a little filly, and as I told you before, we used to go to that Restaurant once a month. We always had a wonderful time. But one night it all changed. I was roughly 8 years old and the night occurred as per usual. They went dancing after our dinner and then they went dancing. In the morning I woke up, and strolled into their room, like I normally would and then I Pounced! But the bed was empty. I thought it was odd and decided to check the living room, in case they had gotten too drunk and slept on the couch. They didn’t. They weren’t in the house. By this point I was getting scared. I ran outside and found the worst thing a filly could find; a trail of blood leading to the back of the side ally of the house. I was scared, but I followed it. The trail ended in a pool of blood and two corpses lying there. They were my parents. The only thing I can remember after that was that the police had come by. Even Celestia was there. “It’s okay. We shall find who did this, and they shall have a nice long stay on the moon.” That’s what Princess Celestia had said to me. I still remember it, because she kept her word. Later that day they caught the stallion that did it. Celestia then sent me to the orphanage. It was a horrible place. The walls were grey and the floor wooden. There was limited happiness, and I had no friends there. After a while there I had taken to practicing magic abilities. After a few months of practice I had perfected quite a few spells. That’s when my cutie mark appeared. It’s not as glorious a story as yours but it’s still a good story.  The other Ponies were inquisitive towards it, and once I showed them my talents they were instantly jealous. Each day somepony would try and hurt me because of it. Some would throw something at me; some would just hit me with their hooves and others would just verbally abuse me . “Why don’t you wave your little horn and make your parents come back?” That was their most popular one. It never worked, because I knew that someday I’d be out of there. That day finally came. A couple, both earth ponies, decided to adopt me. They never changed my last name, they found it unique and special and for a time, I was happy and showered with gifts. But that all changed one day. I could never work out why, but they constantly abused me. They would do everything the foals at the orphanage would, especially my adopted father.  They then started ignoring me, even when I got the best marks in an exam, they’d still ignore me. After about 4 years of it, unfortunately I was that tolerant, I just up and left. They never saw me again, but they began to write to me when they found out I had become rich with my “Great and Powerful” motif. They just wanted my money, and I could bet my life on that.  I never replied to their letters, all because of their Treatment of me. Luckily, I have kept copies of the letters and have their address. Afterwards, I continued to travel, meeting many a pony in my journey. People began admiring me and I suppose I lost my humility on the road to Maressissippi. I was now just in it to gain fame and fortune. That’s when I came to Ponyville. I was treated well until you had showed me up. But that, that’s why I gained an affection for you. You were beautiful, smart and most importantly Humble. I spent many nights thinking about you, until I drooped into a stage of deep depression. I began to look at Alcohol as a sure fix for my problems. But it always made it worse. After about, what 4 months and 27 days?’ Twilight nodded. Trixie continued her story. ‘I decided to show you up. But when I went to do the deed, I saw you sleeping;  and it was the cutest, most beautiful sight I had ever seen. I knew right then and there, that you were the one mare for me. That’s when I woke you up, and the rest you know.’ Trixie had finished recounting her tale. Twilight had never realised before that Trixie had been bullied and mistreated as a filly. Twilight could understand, being subjected to such treatment herself.

‘That was… just… beautiful. I can’t believe you never told me before. Did you think I wouldn’t understand?’ Twilight wasn’t angry, just curious as to why Trixie would keep this from her knowledge.

‘I just guess I wasn’t ready to tell you. But now I am, and that’s why I told you.’

‘I suppose you had your reasons. But what are you going to do about it?’

‘I’m going to find my adopted parents and teach them a lesson or two!’

‘That’s the spirit!’ Outside it had been raining and was still raining. The door was being beaten as Spike, was still outside.

‘Let me in Twilight! It’s raining!’ Twilight ran over to the door, and let Spike inside. He was soaking wet and looked furious. ‘I think you got your information mistaken again Trixie. She wasn’t even home!’

‘Oh, I’m sorry, she must have something for somepony else.’ Twilight and Trixie giggled.

‘Now Spike why don’t you go take a bath?’ Twilight said.

‘Alright, fine. But you two better not be making out when I get out!’ The two giggled again.

‘We won’t!’ The pair said, insincerely. Spike then walked into the bathroom. The pair sat down on their bed and began reading their respective books; ‘Magic and its use in Society by Jane hoofington’ and ‘Tomorrow, when the war began by Joanne Maresden’ , Twilight was reading the Former, while Trixie read the latter. When Spike got out of the bath, he noticed that the pair weren’t kissing or even hugging. He decided to go to bed. After about 10 minutes, the two mares began talking.

‘So, are you sure you want to go and see them?’ Twilight asked

‘Yes! I need to ask them questions. I need to know why they did it.’

‘Fair enough. But I’m not letting you go alone. I will come with you.’

‘I was going to ask you to come with me anyway.’

‘Okay. Well, when do you want to leave for this place?’

‘Tomorrow morning if that’s fine with you.’

‘Of course it is honey!’

‘Then it’s settled. We take the train tomorrow morning at dawn.’

‘Yep! Now, if we are going to wake up that early, we should get some sleep.’

‘We should,’ Trixie let out a small yawn ‘, I’m tired as it is.’ It was roughly 8 PM. Normally, Trixie would be in bed much later, but being with Twilight made her days full. They both exchanged goodnights and went to sleep.

Spike awoke at roughly Ten AM and found a note on the door to the library.

Dear Spike,

Trixie and I have left to go do some things in Maressissippi. We won’t be home for a couple of days. Please, take good care of the library and don’t throw any wild parties like last time.

Twilight

PS: Just don’t throw parties. I don’t even care if you leave the library shut, just NO parties!

‘Geez, she needs to loosen up!’ Spike said. He then fixed himself up a Peanut butter and Jelly quadruple decker sandwich. He ate this then decided to leave the confines of the library in search of something to do. First he went to Sweet Apple acres and found that it was Zap apple season. He couldn’t do anything to do there so he decided to see Fluttershy. Even though they had only spoken a few times, they were still good friends. He noticed that she wasn’t home. Strange, she’s usually home this time of day. He decided to look for things to do in other places. He went to Carousel boutique, and he was greeted with a not too welcoming sound.

‘AAH! Stop, stop! Nonononononono! Please, stop! I don’t want to have to hurt you!’ It was the sound of Rarity. He burst in, and found the place in disarray. He ran up the stairs and found even more of a mess. He finally came to her bedroom and saw a small masked Pony, holding a knife, walking towards her, ever so slowly. Rarity was backed up against a wall, she was truly helpless.

‘I’ll save you Rarity!’ He yelled gallantly and tackled the masked intruder to the ground. The knife flew into the air and hit

Rarity. It was made of plastic and therefore made left no mark. ‘Wha? But isn’t that a knife?’ He questioned. He had no clue what was really going on.

‘No Spike. It’s just a prop. Sweetie Belle was showing me her part in the schools play this year.’ Spike was genuinely confused now.

‘Hi Spike!’ Said the masked pony. Spike was still sitting on the masked ponies back. He stood up and then the filly in the mask revealed that it was Sweetie belle.

‘I honestly don’t know what you thought it could have been. I mean, the crime rate in Ponyville is awfully low compared to cities like Canterlot, Fillydelphia or even Maressissippi.’ Spikes mind just clicked. Twilight had gone to Maressissippi. If something bad happens he would never forgive himself from now. ‘But then again, my scream did sound incredibly realistic. It must have been hard to establish that it was all Sweetie Belle trying to “Rob” me as practice for the pla-‘ Suddenly Spike had put a claw to her mouth to get her to be quiet.

‘Twilight has gone to Maressissippi! Do you think she’ll be fine?’ He lifted his claw from her mouth and she began to respond.

‘I am not sure. I would assume that both her and Trixie would have no trouble in that town. Especially since they are both powerful Unicorns. But I suppose your worrying is justified. I will muster the others and we shall set out in search of Twilight and Trixie. Since, you are worried.’ When Rarity thought about it, it was a popular place for rapes, murders, assaults and graffiti. It was hard to believe that somepony could willingly harm another pony, but it happened. Not a lot but still it occurred.

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After about half an hour, Rarity had gathered the others. ‘Will you tell us what’s goin on Rarity?’ Applejack questioned. She was the first to be gathered and as many questions as she asked, she was left without an answer.

‘Well, Twilight and Trixie went too Maressissippi.’

‘Yeah and? Lots of Ponies go to Maressissippi, it’s the most popular place for people to go to when they want to get married.’

‘Wait what? You think they’re going to get married AJ?’ Rainbow dash said. ‘That’s ridiculous! Twilight and Trixie aren’t ready for that and they would have told us! Hello? Equestria to Applejack!’ Rainbow had tapped Applejacks head a couple times.

‘No, you two both don’t get it. The crime rate in Maressissippi is higher than any other place in all of Equestria! I fear that those two may be in danger.’ Rarity said. It was clear that the other four understood.

‘Rarity, do you really think it’s a good idea to go after them? I mean, what if we get hurt too? And what if they’re alright?

They’ll never forgive themselves.’ Fluttershy said.

‘I do! We need to stay by our friends always!’ Pinkie pie said.

‘If you don’t want to come Fluttershy that is quite alright, you can stay here in Ponyville.’

‘Umm… No… I will come with you, but…. I just hope everything’s alright, and that we don’t get hurt.’ Fluttershy was clearly not going to back down that easily. She had decided that she would accompany her friends to Maressissippi. They all then bought train tickets and went along to Maressissippi.

Chapter 6: Blood, Sweat, Tears and Sugar

Twilight’s body was rudely thrown against a bookshelf. A whimper was let out as the books tumbled down onto her lifeless body. She didn’t move, she didn’t speak. She tried not to breathe, she didn’t want them to hurt her anymore. Trixie was still standing, but she had cuts and red marks all over her body. The two earth ponies stood across from her, with angry looks plastered on their faces.

‘Look you little whore, you better stop with this silly magic nonsense and just stay here! And if you even think about going over to your,’ the thought of what she was about to say next made the Green pony cringe ‘, Marefriend, you’ll end up exactly like her.’ The stallion standing next to the green mare was holding a whip. He let out a maniacal laugh. Trixie shuddered. She felt woozy, and ill. She could barely stand. The floor was scattered with shards of glass and various different misplaced items. The two opposing ponies had the oddest look. The green mare had a mane of pure white, she wasn’t old either. Her cutie mark was indistinguishable from the blood that had rolled down from the lower part of her back. It was clear that one of the two unicorns had delivered this wound. The stallion was just as peculiar, with a mane of Pure black and a coat of crimson red. His cutie mark was a whip, showing how good he was at whipping. It had gained him acclaim as a young stallion, but now he was hated for it. The two ponies were Trixies adopted parents. Trixie had no option, but to fake death. She collapsed, but the attempt didn’t work, it made it worse. They lashed out with books being thrown and the whip being cracked. With a blast of magic the whip and the books disintegrated. The two earth ponies were blinded from the pure white light that erupted from the magic of the unicorn. Tears were flowing from her eyes, and sweat was rolling down her flank. Sweat mixed with blood. A sort of diluted crimson colour. When the light settled, the two fascist earth ponies were shaking. Suddenly the door burst open, knocking Trixie over and onto Twilights body. She passed out.

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‘Is she awake?’

‘No she isn’t. She appears to be having a rest. She lost quite a bit of blood and she was very drained from the spell she cast, but we fixed her up and she should be awake any second now!’ The doctor said. Trixie was awake, however she kept her eyes closed so she could eavesdrop on the talking ponies nearby. She recognised Rarity’s voice, and also the doctors. It was the doctor who used to treat her ‘accidents’ as a filly. Doctor Kindred, a stallion with only the best interests of everypony at heart, was a truly kindred spirit. He was also one of the only ponies in the world to know of her abusive adoptees, that is, until the papers start circulating in the morning. The Equestrian daily was going to have it on their front page.  Trixie decided to open her eyes. She saw Rarity, Spike and Fluttershy standing over her. They were watching her every move.

‘Doc, I think she opened her eyes!’ Fluttershy said softly.

‘Well, if it isn’t Miss Lulamoon! Long-time no see.’ Trixie let out a soft giggle

‘Heh, no Doc like you Doctor Kindred.’

‘Indeed. I also assure you that your two “parents” have been arrested on suspicion of causing this.’

‘Good, because it was them. What about the lavender pony? Twilight sparkle?’ Trixie didn’t care if her adopted parents were being given One billion bits right now, all she cared about was whether her Twilight was fine and well. ‘She’s in a stable condition, like you. She’s on her way back from surgery now. She’ll be right here beside you when she wakes up!’ The doc’s words were truly infested with kindness. He showed no malcontent to either Twilight or Trixie. Five minutes had passed and Twilight was being rolled in next to her. She had an IV tube hooked into her leg. She had her left hoof in a cast, and she had multiple bandages around her waist. Trixie looked at her and began to cry. Seeing her Marefriend upset about something? That didn’t make her cry, just put her into supportive mode. Seeing her cry? That made her feel sad, but not enough to cry but enough to make her overarching goal to make her smile.  Seeing her Injured, nearly dead? That made her cry. She just couldn’t help it. It was sickening the site she had to see. Her Marefriend in such a state, and it was all her fault. Or that’s what she believed.

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The next day, Twilight had still not awoken, but Trixie had gotten a copy of the Equestrian Daily newspaper. She read the story aloud to Rarity and all the others, but mostly to the unconscious Twilight;

Yesterday, a young mare couple by the name of Trixie Lulamoon and Twilight Sparkle had visited Maressissippi to see the formers adoptive parents. What greeted them was pain and suffering. The loving couple had been greeted by two angry earth ponies, both of which were good at injuring. The adopted parents of Miss Lulamoon had been abusive to her when she was a foal, but never to this degree. Witnesses, next door neighbours and Private Inspectors investigating the couple, had seen the drama unfold. ‘It was like a flash of light being shot from The blue ones horn!  Then , she collapsed as some white unicorn bimbo ran in to save them.’ This sums up the events before the two mares were taken to hospital. The end of this conflict was just as that was. The white unicorn, Rarity, was a concerned friend of Twilight and Trixie or, Twixie as the true believers are calling them. ‘I learnt that they had gone to Maressissippi from Twilights baby dragon Spike. He realised after I let him know the Crime rates that Maressissippi could hold the end for his motherly figure. So, my friends and I rushed there to help them.’ Rarity said to us yesterday shortly after the incident. Twilight sparkle is also more well known as Princess Celestias protégé and student. We wish Miss Lulamoon and Miss Sparkle a speedy recovery.

Trixie had run out of tears, but if she had any left, they would have been expelled during the reading of this excerpt from the most famous paper in all of Equestria. Twilight was still unconscious. Trixie knew that reading to Twilight was a longshot, but if she did wake from it, that would have been nice.

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A couple of days past and Twilight had stirred a few times, but never fully awakening. Her injuries were healing and Trixie was about to be discharged from the hospital. ‘Okay, Miss Lulamoon, you are ready to go!’ The office lady said to Trixie. She knew it would do no good to stay by Twilights bedside every waking minute, but instead, it would be better if she booked a hotel room and stayed in it for a while. As she stepped outside the hospital doors, the sun’s rays finally hitting her at its full heat, she was greeted by the screams and cheers of the public.

“WOOO! TRIXIE!!!” Yelled many of the Ponies in the crowd. Trixie had felt that this was unnecessary, and many reporter ponies and photographers had jumped at the chance to talk or photograph Trixie. Over a year ago, she would have found this attention to be the best thing for her career, but now. Now she felt it to be a distraction. Her beloved Twilight was stuck in a room, barely living, while she was outside. She would trade anything to be in Twilights position. She strolled past everypony, head held high, and walked to the Hotel, booking a room. For a few hours she could still here ponies walking by her room.

‘I wonder whether this room is Trixies!’ Is nearly all that they would say. She decided to call room service, and get something chocolaty and very very sugary.

‘Hello? Yes this is Trixie from suite 137, and I would like to order a Triple chocolate fudge sundae. Yes, thanks. No, no that will be fine! Buh-Bye.’ She had to wait ten minutes, so she browsed through the assorted magazines that were there. Multiple gossip magazines and a bunch of pin-up magazines like ‘Playcolt’. How ponies could pose in front of cameras willingly was beyond Trixie. The ten minutes passed quickly, and her sundae was at her door. Nopony else was in the hallway but the trolley stallion.

‘Your Triple chocolate fudge sundae, madam.’

‘Thank you very much!’ Trixie took the delectable dessert with her magic and closed the door. She began shovelling the chocolaty treat into her mouth. Not stopping for a breath.

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Roughly three hours later, multiple bowls and plates lay on the floor. Each one dirty as Trixie indulged in various foods. The room was a mess and if Twilight could see her now, what would she say? ‘Why don’t you clean this up?’ or ‘Looks like somepony has bitten off more than she could chew!’ were the two phrases flowing through her mind the most.  She decided she would go and see Twilight. It was, appropriately, Twilight now. She walked out of the hotel, many ponies abuzz at the sight that was Trixie. Some wondering why she had a bloated stomach, others why she walked slowly. She arrived at the hospital and went inside. She asked if she could see Twilight, and she was allowed to. When she got into the room a sight met her eyes that made her feel even more depressed. She was still unconscious. She is still beautiful, even when she is in such a state. Trixie sat on the bed, next to the unconscious lavender mare. The feeling of her one true love being unconscious and unable to do anything made her feel even worse. But that never stopped Trixie, she was determined that Twilight would awaken, and she was going to sit there right by her side until the point in which she awakens from her terribly long sleep. As if by pure luck, words came out of Twilights mouth.

‘Trixie... is... that... you?’ The way she spoke was incredibly weak, and made Trixies heart break. If it was broken before, it was dust by this point. Twilight then opened her eyes and saw the crying blue mare. Trixie had somehow found more tears, maybe it was the 13 Sundaes she ate? Maybe it was the 8 bowls of Custard she had devoured? Nope, it was just love. Twilight smiled weakly at Trixie. Trixie gave a smile back.

Chapter 7: Luck Withheld

‘What happened?’ Twilight said as she examined her surroundings.

‘It’s all my fault. It’s all my fault you are in this dreadful place.’ Trixie sobbed. Tears were steadily rolling down her face.

‘How? You aren’t the one that stabbed me with broken bottles… or hit me with a whip… Or threw me against a wall…’ Her voice was soft, but message clear.

‘Oh, Twilight!’ Trixie said as she hugged her Marefriend. Twilight noticed a small chocolate stain on Trixies face. She let out a weak laugh. ‘What?’

‘You have a little something on your face.’ She began to cough and sputter. The doctor then came into the room as he heard voices.

‘I see the famous Twilight Sparkle has awoken. You are very luck young mare, that your injuries weren’t as severe. We found multiple cuts close to major arteries, and by close we mean 3 Millimetres close.’ Twilight had an expression of worry on her face. ‘Luckily, with a bit of bed rest you should be able to go home in a few days. You’re lucky to have a Marefriend like Trixie.’ He smiled warmly, and Trixie put her hoof on Twilights shoulder. ‘Now, you may ask “What will I be able to do whilst I am here?” to which I must direct your attention to the large mailbag sitting over there by the window. I assure you, it has quite a few packages and letters from your adoring fans. There is also one we have down in the mail room for you Trixie. You have quite a lot of fans and admirers.’ Twilight tried to use her magic to bring the mail towards her, but to no avail.

‘Why won’t my magic work?’

‘You have an anti-magic leg bracelet on. It’s so you can’t waste your energy on magic. Trust me; it will benefit your recovery.’ Trixie remembered that she used to have one on every time she had to have a major surgery done as a filly. Generally these surgeries had occurred due to her adopted parent’s blatant mistreatment of her.  She knew it would be hard for

Twilight, but she had faith that she would pull through. She then sorted through her mail in silence. The doctor cantered out the door, to tend to other, more immediate concerns.

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Of all the letters and packages Twilight received, not one was from the Princess or her Parents. ‘I just don’t get it Trixie! Why would they not send something to me to let me know their well wishes?’

‘I don’t know. Maybe they are planning something?’

‘Or maybe they don’t care.’

‘They do care! Why would they not care?’

‘I don’t know. Maybe your right, I should stop beating myself up about it.’ She had gotten many letters from ponies she never met, some she admired, like Sapphire shores, and some she used to know, like Moondancer. It had been 4 days since Twilight had awoken from her sleepy state, and she was anxious to leave the boring hospital. ‘This must have been what Rainbow felt when she broke her wing!’ Suddenly, the door opened and in came familiar faces. Fluttershy and Rainbow dash had come to wish Twilight well.

‘Hey Twilight!’ Rainbow said.

‘Hey guys! You have no idea how boring it’s been in here!’

‘Oh, um, well at least you’re almost fully recovered. We read all the articles about your speedy recovery, and there is even a rumour going around that you’re going to be discharged today!’ Fluttershy said.

‘And the rumours are true!’ Said the Brown Unicorn Doctor. Dr Kindred had entered the room and was beaming. ‘You will be able to go home right now! I think it was Trixie being by your side nearly the whole time that got you through this, the power of love, such a wonderful power! Also, I want to see you again in a month, just for a check-up, as a precaution.’ He levitated over discharge papers and said his goodbye. The four mares went to the counter and Twilight got the leg bracelet off, they then exited the hospital and were swiftly bombarded, almost exactly like Trixie was when she left.

‘Can you tell me why someone would do this to the Princesses Protégé?’

‘Are you able to do a quick photo-shoot?’

Questions and words rung through her ears. ‘QUIIIIIEEEETTTT!’ She yelled. Everypony stopped talking. ‘Now, if anypony wants an interview they are going to have to move out of our way!’ Every last one of the crowd moved. Twilight sprinted as fast as she could to the Train station. The crowd had begun chasing them, and Twilight decided to use her magic. She teleported about twenty metres ahead, keeping the momentum she had gathered. She was nearly at the Station. Trixie was right beside her, and the two Pegasi were gliding above their heads. They reached the ticket booth and quickly bought their tickets and ran aboard the train. It was, luckily, leaving for Ponyville in one minute. They found seats at the back of the train, where Nopony could see them or hear them.

Roughly an hour’s train ride had passed and not a single member of the crowd had spotted them. That was fortunate as the teleportation spell had taken its toll on Twilight and she didn’t want to have to do it again. They were nearing Ponyville station. ‘Hey, Twilight. Pinkie said she had a gift for you. So we should head to Sugarcube corner.’ Fluttershy said.

‘Well, okay. But after that I just want to go home and spend some time with Trixie.’ Trixie wasn’t listening to the competition. She was more focused on the events that occurred nearly a week ago. The looks of pure sadistic rage on their faces burned in her mind. The train came to a halt, which snapped her out of her daydream. They walked onto the platform and handed their tickets to the stallion behind the counter. They then proceeded to Sugarcube corner. Twilight slowly turned the handle to the door, and a harsh sound pierced the four ponies’ ears.

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‘SURPRISE!’ said the people inside the small bakery. There were many residents of Ponyville inside the establishment. Pinkie pie, Applejack, Rarity, Mr and Mrs Cake, Scootaloo and many others. Also, Twilights parents and Princess Luna and Celestia were there. Twilight and Trixie both stood there.

‘Welcome home Twilight and Trixie!’ Yelled Pinkie Pie. ‘It’s great that your back, see your parents are here! And the Princesses too! Once they got here I just knew I had to throw a party for when you got back!’ Pinkie had stopped for a breath.

‘Thank you, Pinkie. This is wonderful. And Mum, Dad! So good to see you!’ Twilight walked over to her parents. The two parents were so happy to have their daughter alive, albeit a little injured, but alive nonetheless. The parents hugged their daughter, and then they began conversing. Trixie was happy, in a way. Sure, things were pretty gloomy for the past week, but now they can get back on with their lives.

The party dragged on for many hours, and by Half past five in the evening, there was only Twilight, Trixie, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, The princesses and Twilights parents left. ‘Twilight, darling, you must understand that we love you. And we only want you to be happy and safe. That is why we believe you should move back in with us, even if it is just for a few weeks.’

‘But Mother, I have friends here! Friends who care about me and Trixies here too.’

‘Well, we only want what is best for you.’

‘Thank you for the offer. But no thanks. I would prefer to stay here, in Ponyville, with all my friends and with Trixie.’

‘Twilight is right Mrs Sparkle. Ever since she moved here, she has improved in her studies.’ Celestia said.

‘But, your Highness, you must agree that even Ponyville has its crime issues! Canterlot is the only safe place for her!’

‘She has many wonderful friends Mr and Mrs Sparkle. Friends who care about her. All of which have proven themselves as worthy allies for Twilight time and time again.’ Princess Luna said. The Sparkles weren’t believing it though.

‘That means nothing! What if she gets her throat slit in the night, huh? What will they be able to do about it? NOTHING!’ Twilight’s father was clearly upset. He only wanted what was best for his daughter, but now he had yelled at a Princess, one of the ponies who kept life in Equestria harmonious.

‘How dare you!’ All of the ponies involved were yelling like crazy at each other, insults flung and harmful words said. Trixie was the only one not Involved. She decided to act.

‘ENOUGH! All of you! Stop acting like foals! Are we all not civilised adults? Look, I may not know what is best for Twilight, but I know what she needs. She needs Ponyville. Not Canterlot. And she also needs me. I know you all may have a differing opinion on the subject, but she needs what she has now. Family, friends and a town that welcomes and cares for her whenever she needs it. Now, if you all want to continue acting like foals, you will be doing it without me.’ Trixie walked out the door, slamming it shut behind her with her magic. She ran home to the library.

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A half hour after Trixie arrived home, Twilight walked in. ‘Trixie, are you in here?’

‘Yes…’ she said. Twilight then walked up the stairs to her bedroom and lay beside Trixie.

‘Trixie, I’m sorry for what just happened with my parents.’

‘Not your fault.’

‘Still, I feel partly to blame for this mess.’

‘Look, Twilight, your parents just got on my nerve with them acting as if you can’t take care of yourself. You’re not a filly

anymore, and I don’t think they like that.’

‘Well, that could be it. I think it also might be becau-’ Twilight stopped abruptly.

‘What? What’s wrong?’

‘Nothing, just forget about it.’

‘Tell me.’

‘No.’

‘I promise I won’t be offended or angry or upset.’

‘No.’

‘Just tell me Twilight!’

‘No!’

‘If you do we’ll make out!’

‘We’d make out anyway!’

‘That’s beside the point! Just tell me!’

‘Alright, fine. My parents think that I should move in with them so they can stop my liking of mares. I know, it’s crazy, but it’s their old fashioned beliefs.’ Trixie began to laugh. She laughed so much she fell of the bed.

‘Is that the reason?’

‘Well, they might have mentioned it being partly the reason.’

‘Oh Celestia! That is hilarious!’

‘I don’t follow.’

‘Okay, let me break it down for you. Your parents think that they can make you like Colts and stallions by reteaching you

that they think is normal’

‘And that means what exactly?’

‘That they don’t realise it’s a part of who you are. They can’t just change the gender or ponies you are attracted to just by reteaching you.’

‘And that is what you found funny?’

‘Yes! That logic is incredibly flawed. It’s like, punishing Spike for being able to breathe fire, or Punishing Rarity for being good at making dresses, or punishing Rainbow dash for being able to perform Sonic Rainbooms, or puni-’

‘Okay, okay I get it now.’

‘Glad I could help further the understanding of your parents. Speaking of Spike, where is he anyway?’

‘Probably with Rarity and Applejack, wherever they are.’ Rarity was still staying with Twilight and Trixie, her boutique was projected to be complete by the next weekend.

‘I’m right here!’ He yelled from underneath Twilight’s bed.

‘What are you doing down there?’

‘I’ve been hiding from… Them…’

‘Who are they?’

‘Your fans and admirers! One of them was so crazed that she thought she could become a part of some weird love triangle with you two.’ The two mares just started laughing.

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The rest of the day went by quickly. When it was time for bed, they lay there just staring into each other’s eyes. They then kissed the other goodnight. They fell asleep, but little did they know, they had a guest.