It was the biggest party that was ever held in Ponyville. Not even Pinkie Pie could top it. There were streamers, balloons, party hats, the Wonderbolts making a performance and the biggest cake you have ever seen.

And yet, not a single one of the guests arrived.

No Dinky, no Truffle, no Snips or Snails, definitely not those pesky crusaders, not even Twist or perhaps Featherweight to take a shot. And worst of all, not Silver Spoon.

Diamond Tiara remained still, wearing her best and most fabulous dress, brought all the way from Canterlot, trying to hold back the tears.

“Why? Why nopony came to my party?” she asked aloud.

“Maybe now you'll learn to treat your friends better.” her father said. “Have you considered take a moment to appreciate all the hard work that was put on this party for you? The effort the Cakes made to bake you your special twelve levels cake? The fact that the Wonderbolts took time from their tight schedule to come perform just for you? All the work of the maids to get the house pretty just the way you wanted it? And instead of thanking them you were yelling and complaining the whole time. Well, what do you have to say now, young lady?”

But Diamond Tiara say nothing and just ran away in tears. She ran so, so far away that she went past Fluttershy's cottage and entered the terrible Everfree Forest. Once she stopped running and took a look around she realized she was completely, surrounded by twisted trees and watched by glowing eyes. She was about to cry again when a cloud of blue magic appeared.

“Well well, why are you crying my little pony?” the sorceress asked.

Diamond Tiara look at the unicorn in front of her. Her white almost silvery flowed with grace, her eyes were dark and hide a sinister motive, her neck was decorated by a necklace with an alicorn symbol and a purple cape decorated with stars and wands covered her body.

“Well, what seems to be the problem?” the sorceress asked again. She had a permanent smug smile on her face but somehow Diamond Tiara thought she could trust her.

Once she finished her tale, the sorceress pondered for a moment. “So you're sad because you don't have any friends. What a pity concern. Friends are nothing but a nuisance, you don't need them.”

“But...I still miss them. Especially SIlver Spoon, we have been best friends since we were little foals...” Diamond Tiara said.

“Very well, if having friends its so important to you, I can help you.” the sorceress announced.

“You really can?” Diamond eyes glowed with happiness.

“With just a magic spell, I can make all the ponies in Ponyville become your friends. They will adore you and want to spend all day with you. The only thing I ask in return...”and the sorceress leaned over the filly, Diamond´s terrified face reflecting in those soulless mirrors. “...it is our heart.”

“M-my heart?”

“They will all see what they want to see, they'll see the friend they wish they have, they´ll see  you smart, funny, generous; everything they want you to be. But they will never see the real you, because I will keep your true heart away. It will be mine to do as I please and if you ever want it back it must be another pony who reclaims it, for only a true friend will come in your aid. So, now that you know the risks, are you willing to take the deal?”

Diamond Tiara pondered for a while, wondering if there was a pony that will truly come back for her heart. She wished for one particular pony to do so, should the sorceress lie; but the temptation of the offer was great so she agreed.

Few ponies saw the flash of magic light as a heart was pull apart.

Once Diamond Tiara returned to Ponyville, every single filly and colt were after her. Even the mares and stallions were glad to have her back, constantly praising her. Only one pony remain unsure, SIlver Spoon watched her, thinking that something was amiss, something was wrong with her close friend. But the cheers and the music of the party drowned her doubts.

The sorceress looked down at the festive town, her smug clearly one of victory, holding on one hoof a jr where inside reside a heart shaped crystal.