Week 1

September 19, 999 A.N

Dear journal,

I have decided to keep a journal for my final year at Princess Celesta's School for Gifted Unicorns. It only seems right to, after all, I'm going for my Masters in historical studies. For anypony of the future who finds this; please enjoy a glimpse in my life. If anypony else finds it give it back!

Sad news for my first entry. Snort, my dragon friend left today; he felt it was time to live with his family. His brother came and picked him up, since it would be a few years for his wings to grow in. I haven't met a more different dragon! While Snort was a little grouchy and contemplative, his brother on the other hoof was cheerful and talkative. He spent the few hours he had telling me his entire family line! And me with out my quill...

All good things come to an end soon though- Snort and I said goodbye for the final time. He gave me a very touching gift, a pendent made from his egg shell when he hatched. I had a gift for him as well, a journal matching my new one. He snorted (how else would he get his name) but seemed very touched. I'll miss the little lemon.

P.S.: Snort if you’re the one reading this in a century; Sorry!

September 21, 999 A.N.

Dear journal,

Today I met the most amazing mare. Her name is Twilight Sparkle. I went to the library to study and there she was, books piled about like a fort. She had an almost ravenous appetite for books; history, art, magic and I think I saw a copy of obscure unicorn history. My favorite.

I spent the next few hours trying to get her attention. No Luck. I did however get the attention of her dragon assistant Spike, who was asleep under a pile of books. He told me that it's impossible to talk to her when she was "in the zone". I asked him about her, he told me she was hoof selected by Princess Celestia herself! So, she's the one I kept hearing about!
Spike was very friendly and quick witted. I realized how much I missed Snort when I talk to spike but I look forward to speaking to the both of them again.

September 22, 999 A.N.

Dear Journal

History Buff joined me in the library today- he's a good colt and my best friend here in Canterlot. I told him all about yesterday. that's when the most wonderful thing happened! Twilight walked right through the door, looking for me!
Spike had told her about me yesterday and she apologized for ignoring me. she said that her studies don't allow for idle chat. Such dedication! Buff didn't seem to be impressed by her, but he's into stallions. So what does he know.

Buff and I went to Pony Joe's after school. where we met up with Splash and Brute. it was a good day. Brute finally popped the question to Splash. Splash asked Buff to be her maid of honour, He agreed. They've planned the wedding for after graduation. Brute may seem scary at first but he has a heart of gold. and is one heck of a singer. Splash takes is in adv magics 101, she has a thing for romance novels.

September 24, 999 A.N.

Dear Journal

I met Twilight again, she sad a quick hello and goodbye before heading to her private study. Spike, however was talking to Moon Dancer and her friends, that is until Twilight levitated him up with her

I received a letter from from Snort, he is doing well. He says his wings are starting to grow in now. His mother and father have been instructing him on proper dragon etiquette.Snort hasn't met all of his family yet but there seems to be a Reunion coming up soon His brother sends his regards. I wrote back and made few comments about flying lemons. I also made sure to send a bit of topaz along to let him know I was joking. I look forward to a long and snarky reply.

Class focused on the griffon war today, this is more Buff's area of expertise. He comes from a long line of military ponies his great great great grandfather is is even famous! Sgt. Shine and Buff (a pegasus), he held back a wing of Griffons to give his squad time to teleport to safety. In fact the unicorn in Shines squad was in love with shines daughter and they married shortly after. Although Shine lost his life, he gained a son.

I went to Pony Joe's by myself today buff stayed behind to speak with the professor. I suspect he'll correct her on several points of the lecture.

September 25, 999 A.N.

Dear Journal

My funds are running low, even with the scholarship l received. It seems that I'll have to get an after school job. Again. Maybe Pony Joe is hiring? Sure the pay is low but it can't be as bad as my last job. Under water sewer technician. The less said on that the better. Class itself didn't even seem to make me feel better and it was about the statue of victory in the Cantorlot gardens!

In other news, it seems that Brute and Splash had a little tiff about towels of all things and broke off their engagement. Poor Brute he's so depressed he wont eat and Brute loves to eat. Splash hasn't left her dorm-room all day and I heard she didn't go to her advanced magics class either. I give them 3 days before they are back together.

I ran into Spike today he was busy sorting Twilights' reports on her reports and he had just got back from Pony Joe's so the reports were covered in jelly and sprinkles. I helped the poor dragon out, He seem tired. It has nothing to do with my infatuation with Twilight. In fact it seemed Twilight was busy with something called "re-shelving day". This is apperently the day where Twilight reorganizes her bookshelves. I wish I could be so organized. my apartment has one shelf my writing desk.

Week 2

September 28, 999 A.N.

Dear Journal

I was right! Three days!

Splash and Brute decided to meet at Pony Joe's ( buff and I helped with that...) Both of them looked at each other and broke down crying and apologizing almost immediately. Splash agreed with us that the whole thing was silly and she forgave him. Brute on the other hoof was grinning ear to ear.

With his appetite returned, he went to order a celebratory snack. Poor Pony Joe. I took that moment to ask Pony Joe if he was hiring, I can start tomorrow!
Since I had no lectures today I decided to go to one of Canterlot’s museums, The Smithponian! I haven't been there since I was a young colt and I'm glad to say that is even better than I remembered. They had an exhibit on Starswirl the bearded. A real scrap of cloth from his cloak next to a replica of the full outfit. the only problem is that they used silver bells instead of brass. Starswirl only wore silver bells on festivals. Most amazing of all was one of his journals. One of the only three ever found! The one on display now mainly consisted of his time tutoring Clover the clever. While not historically important. (it didn't tell us anything we didn't already know.) It did provide insight in to this great pony. In Clovers diary she mentioned that he was a harsh taskmaster and he didn't like fun. While in Starswirl's he was proud of her cleverness but was disappointed by her lack of focus and study.

September 29, 999 A.N.

Dear journal

I started my training at Pony Joe's. His wife Coffee Bean taught me how to make coffee. Coffee is a wonderful drink. Deep. aromatic and delicious. I don't think I could have survived class last year with out it. Coffee Bean was very kind and told me the history of coffee, which is surprisingly interesting! It was first discovered by zebras and used in potions and rituals,.Soon, they gave it to the griffons as a peace offering. The griffons soon began use the stimulant to aid in battle and they mastered its brewing. Even today griffon brewmasters are said to make coffee better then even ponies with coffee cutie marks. During the Equestrian/Griffon peace summit in the nightmare era coffee was served as a peace offering The pony delegates were afraid of the dark concoction. That is until a thirsty pony wandered in to the tent and drank the whole pot in front of everyone. The griffon ambassador was greatly amused by this and made the peace talks easier.

October 1, 999 A.N.

Dear Journal

The Annual running of the leaves today, well, in Ponyville. Buff, Splash and Brute ran in this years running of the leaves in Canterlot. A lot of Canterlot ponies journey to Ponyville to watch or race. I had to work that day. I still remember back in Manehatten, my neighbors (former Ponyville residents) would put paper leaves on lampposts. They would invite all the neighborhood children and we would have our very own running of the leaves. After work I found out that Splash had gotten third place.

October 2, 999 A.N.

Dear Journal

After school I wound up covering a night-shift at Pony Joe's. I'm used to staying up late. Spike dropped by that night for some donuts for he and twilight. I met a young mare named Candlelight, She was a student here in Canterlot. She had just got off her night job, lighting all the lamps around the school. we spent most of the night talking. She was being tutored in magic by Brass Tacks.
Poor girl, Brass is nice to everyone but her students. Even worse she comes from the same town as Brass, so she can't get away even during school breaks. The rest of the night then passed quickly. At least I got off in time to watch the sunrise.

October 3, 999 A.N.

Dear Journal

I slept most of today. Splash and Brute dragged me out of bed to watch Brute's performance in Così fan tutte. I went back to bed but I found that I was wide awake now. So, I went to Pony Joe's, for his sleepers special (a very calming tea.)
When I got there I saw Buff sitting with a handsome pegasus.
When Buff saw me he waved me over. He introduced me to his new friend, well, his friend introduced himself. His name was Captain Jack Harness and despite myself, I found him very charming. It seems Jack was waiting for an earth pony friend named Doctor Whooves. While I was drinking my tea, Jack and Buff began hitting on every mare, stallion and griffon that walked in, all while flirting with each other. I don't think I've ever seen Buff so happy. Oddly, Jack said thank you to me for introducing him to Buff. He must have me confused for somepony else

Authors note: A.N. stands for After Nightmare.