‘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.