It had been a short while after the events in Ponyville, and Trixie was tired out from everything that had happened. From the Ursa Minor destroying her caravan, props and favorite hat and cape to the three ponies that had hassled her, apparently not realizing her boasting was part of her act which she was determined to keep until she could leave. The only one she really liked of the ponies she met in Ponyville was a purple unicorn named Twilight Sparkle, sure she had shown up Trixie but before then she seemed like an alright pony albeit a bit on the shy side.

But all that was behind Trixie now, she was back where she belonged. In the mountain side castle town of Canterlot, plenty of opportunities to make enough money to get her a new caravan and a new outfit as well as being the one place she could actually be herself instead of having to pick out a new mask every other town. Mostly because she was raised in this area and everypony knew how to tell she was lying or just being boastful.

Being back in the castle town brought back some memories, her first show when she was a filly, her mother and father getting her into Celestia's School for Gifted Unicorns, her first crush. Wait crush? Why was she thinking of that? Never mind, she just let the thought go and kept on her original path to an old inn where a good friend of hers worked.

As she entered the inn most of the ponies didn't seem to notice, which was fine since she was not in the best of moods right now having walked the entire way up to Canterlot from Ponyville. She approached the counter and waved to a pegasus that worked there.

"Hey Blitzy, how's it going?"

"Oh, hey Trixie, you know I don't like that nickname..." Blitz replied.

"Yeah yeah, so you say. It's just adding a 'Y' to the end of your name." Trixie teased playfully.

"Whatever, so what are you doing back in town already? Didn't you just leave for Ponyville or something?"

"Just a Minor accident, wound up losing most of my stuff including my lucky hat and cape." Trixie said with a sigh.

"So, the Ursa Major story finally caught up to ya?"

"How do you know that?"

"I was on a night flight a bit ago, saw an Ursa of some kind in the middle of Ponyville and guessed it was somehow your fault" Blitz teased.

"It was not my fault, just a couple admirers decided to bring an Ursa Minor to my front door and see me vanquish it... Wait, if you knew this why'd you ask what I was doing back already? Better yet, why didn't you come and help me!?" Trixie stared angrily at him for a bit.

"Uhh, well I was going to dive on in and help, but I saw the Ursa start floating and a purple blob of magic so I thought it was already being handled. And for why I asked you about being back, just curious about what your story would be for that tale..." Blitz nervously smiled at Trixie.

"You can be a real jerk sometimes Blitzy."

"Yeah, I know. So, Great and Powerful Trixie, you want the usual room or something else in mind?"

"Just a regular room this time, don't have enough bits to cover much besides a few nights and a meal right now. Just be ready for tomorrow when I'll have enough to buy this inn." Trixie said with her usual flair and confidence.

"Good to see you're back to your normal self Trix, and just for tonight your room's on the house." Blitz said with a smile and wink.

"Heh, you know the Great and Powerful Trixie doesn't swing that way Blitzy." Trixie giggled a bit at his playful flirt.

"Yeah, but it never hurts to keep trying. Besides, it's fun to mess with you Trix. Your room's still free though, just because you're a pretty good friend if a bit too boastful at times."

"Thanks Blitzy, the Great and Powerful Trixie appreciates any help she can get."

"Would you mind cooling it with the whole third-person-speak thing? It's kinda weird, and you're drawing quite a bit of attention to yourself." Blitz motioned behind Trixie who saw that pretty much everypony in the inn was staring at her. While she would normally enjoy and expect this sort of attention she didn't care for it at this moment.

"I think I'm just going to go to my room, which one is it?" Trixie said in a soft voice.

"Second on the right just up the stairs, if you need anything just give a shout." Blitz said, sliding a key across the counter over to her. Trixie just nodded and trotted up to her room, eager to get a good night's sleep and plan out her shows in town.

Trixie stirred from her sleep, a beam of light hitting her eyes through the window. She shielded her eyes and got out of bed, being sure to make the bed after she was out. It was a brand new day in Canterlot, and much like her first show she'd be a regular street performer except this time she had a lot more magic to work with and a lot more confidence.

She wasn't sure why she'd felt so shy last night but decided to pay it no mind, probably just her being tired. After waking up she made her way down through the inn and out the door, giving a goodbye wave to her friend before walking out the door. She began her search for the perfect spot, lots of traffic but not too much so she could perform without interruption and be able to gather a good sized crowd.

She eventually settled on an area in the park where a few other beginner magicians and street performers were at, confident she'd outshine them all with her acts. She found her area, trotted away from it after leaving a mark on the ground. Sure enough some ponies wondered what the mark was and walked right over to it, more curious ponies gathered around the others and soon a small crowd formed just to see that Trixie had wrote "Watch this spot" on the ground.

Trixie smiled slyly and focused her magic, first conjuring smoke on the spot causing the crowd to move back a bit from surprise then she focused even more until she teleported herself into the middle of the smoke, clearing it in an instant. She stood proud as ever and made her grand entrance.

"Fillies and Gentlecolts, feast your eyes on the wonder and mystique of The Great and Powerful Trixie!" She sent up a few lights in the sky that mimicked her usual fireworks as she reared up on her hind legs and stomped them to the ground. Anypony in the park that wasn't already in the crowd was slowly gathering to see the display.

She started simple, a few light illusions and flowers appearing out of thin air then when she felt the crowd was at it's fullest she kicked it up a notch. She looked into the sky and shot up a bit of her magical energy, clouds seemed to gather instantly without any pegasus around. The whole area was darkened slightly, allowing Trixie to create lights that everypony could see easily. First was the tale of the Ursa Major, then the tale of the ferocious dragon and finally a lovers tale between a great silvery blue unicorn and a powerful purple unicorn.

The ponies in the crowd that knew Trixie knew the first two were completely made up and got a few giggles out of the others that seemed to believe Trixie and the ones that were looking jealous of her for having such magic to begin with. Though they were confused at the last tale, never before had she made up a love story. One thing was certain, even though the stories were probably made up the special effects and effort put into each bit of magic was amazing. Everypony started putting their coins onto the spot that Trixie had marked and since moved off of.

As the day went on Trixie had exhausted most of her magic and decided to end it in a bang. She gathered the last bits of her magic and lifted herself into the sky just enough to make everypony look up. Her horn burned a bit from the excessive  use of her magic but she went on and created a small boom in the sky, a rainbow shooting out in a circle in the sky much like a sonic rainboom that cleared all the clouds she had drawn in to help with the lighting. She dropped down to the ground, being careful not to hurt herself and gave a bow to the crowd.

"The Great and Powerful Trixie thanks you all for your time and wishes you all a fond farewell." She gathered up the money on the ground in front of her as well as on the spot where it was originally gathering and she teleported back to her room at the inn. Trixie was exhausted and collapsed on the bed, head and horn hurting from so much magic usage at once. But she knew it was all worth it, the money she had gathered was all over the floor but better there than back at the park.

There was a knock on the door and a familiar voice to go along with it.

"You back yet Trix?" Blitz asked from the other side of the door.

"Yes I'm back Blitz, just tired out right now."

"You do realize most ponies use the doors when going into a building right?" Blitz laughed a bit and Trixie groaned.

"Perhaps, but I was in the middle of a crowd and wanted to get back as soon as I could."

"Whatever, you make enough to buy the inn yet?"

"Probably, why don't you come in and see for yourself? You've got the key after all."

Blitz unlocked and entered Trixie's room, his jaw dropping a bit after seeing a load of Bits on the floor and Trixie looking victorious.

"Well then, guess you'll be buying a caravan and hat then going back on the road soon."

"Don't forget the cape that matches the hat." Trixie teased. "And yes I will be, sure it might only be a small caravan from the look of my haul but that's better than nothing."

"Alright, well rest up Trix. You look terrible right now, what kind of finisher did you do?"

"Just something I whipped up at the last moment."

Blitz shrugged and left Trixie to let her rest, leaving the key on the dresser in the room.

Trixie rested for a long while, it was almost closing time for most of the shops but luckily the ones she needed were almost always open for her. She made her way down and out of the inn after brushing out her bedmane and borrowed a pillowcase to haul her money in as she made her way to the tailor's.

She commissioned a hat and cape, using magic to show the design in her head since the original was destroyed. She paid and left, assuring the tailor that she'd be back as soon as she took care of her last bit of business in town. She came to a carpenter's shop and smiled as she entered, noticing the nice looking caravans outside.

"Good evening, I'd like to buy one of those handsome caravans if you're interested in selling them."

"Of course I am Trixie, so long as you got the money." The earth pony behind the counter smiled at her friend.

"Carrie is that you?" Trixie asked with a bright smile.

"Yup, been a while Trixie." Carrie lept over the counter and gave her friend a big hug and Trixie hugged back.

"I know, since when are you the caravan carpenter around here?" Trixie smiled and let go of her friend.

"Not too much longer since you left the first time actually, your old caravan was my graduation test if I remember right."

"Oh, well sorry that I don't have it anymore, ran into a bit of trouble in my last town."

"Yeah yeah, Blitz told me all about it. That colt can never keep a secret I swear."

"I sorta figured he'd tell someone, did you happen to catch my show?"

"Sure did, who's the lucky filly that caught your eye?"

"W-what do you mean? Trixie asked, caught off guard.

"You know what I'm talking about, your little lovey dovey story about the great and the powerful yadda yadda. Pretty sure that's a new one, and them both being unicorns, both being fillies and one having your color pattern. You made it kinda obvious." Carrie said with a bit of a giggle at her blushing friend.

"Oh, that... Well you know I make up stories all the time, figured a romance would be nice instead of always with the action."

"So you made up a story about you falling in love?"

"Uhh... n-not really..." Trixie began to feel very nervous.

"Come on Trixie, you know I won't judge you. And can keep a better secret than "Mr pegasus with a  mouth faster than lightning" Blitz."

Trixie sighed and nodded,  "Thanks Carrie, her name was Twilight Sparkle."

"You mean Celestia's personal student?"

Trixie was taken aback at that question. "Was she?"

"All I know is a purple unicorn, known for being a bit reclusive and more into books than friends until recently is the Princess's personal student."

Trixie's mouth was agape at that. "No wonder she was so powerful, being trained by the Princess herself."

"You mean that whole thing with the Ursa Minor and her soothing it and carrying it back to it's den was all true?"

"Yeah, didn't realize I recounted the whole event but yes that really happened."

"Wow, if you do wind up with her promise that you won't go on a rampage. Something tells me if the both of you were together and on a rampage then only Luna and Celestia themselves would be able to stop you." Carrie giggled and nudged Trixie who just giggled at her friend.

"Aww, not even a little rampage?" Trixie teased and nudged Carrie playfully.

"No rampage for you Missy." Carrie giggled and reached behind the counter, pulling a few papers out and putting them up on the counter. "Anyway, back to business. Here's the prices of the caravans I have available, pick out whatever one you want."

Trixie browsed the different models and picked out a small but quality made caravan that fit her budget. She handed Carrie the pillowcase of Bits and waved as she left for the tailors once again. "Be sure Blitz gets that back, wouldn't want him getting in too much trouble. He does that enough on his own." Trixie giggled as she exited the shop.

Back at the tailors she picked up her order, hat just as she remembered it and cape fitting her just as before. She have the tailor a hug before leaving as a thank you for making the magician's outfit perfectly.

Trixie went to her new caravan and checked it out, everything seemed in order, she hitched herself to it and started pulling. Back on the road and off for more adventures, at least that's what she'd have the towns believing. She was stopped at the gates of the castle town by her friends Blitz and Carrie.

"Not even going to say goodbye Trix?"

"Sorry, couldn't keep him grounded so I just followed him here."

"It's alright Carrie and Blitz I was going to say goodbye, just in my own way." Trixie winked at him and giggled, pointing to the sky over the inn where a bunch of lights suddenly appeared.

"Farewell my friends in Canterlot, you'll always be in my heart as I travel. Signed The Great and Powerful Trixie" Blitz read aloud, a tear flowed down his cheek as he read it.

"Feel better now, you big cryfilly?" Trixie teased playfully with a nudge.

"Oh yeah, much better. And I wasn't crying, you little jerk." Blitz stared angrily at Trixie for a bit then just laughed and patted her on the back. "Have a good trip, and go get your girl. Otherwise I might just have a quick flight down to Ponyville and see your special little filly myself." He teased.

"Oh no you won't, Carrie, ground him please."

Carrie giggled and jumped on top of Blitz, causing him to fall to the ground and be pinned under her.

"Hey, no fair." Blitz whined.

"All's fair in love and war Blitz, remember that." Trixie giggled and kissed both of her friends on the cheek and started galloping away with her caravan in tow.

She ran down the side of the mountain and down to the town where she'd been shown up and had her old caravan smashed by a rampaging Ursa Minor, the place where her love interest lived and hopefully the place she'd find a good restaurant because during the whole day at Canterlot she'd forgotten to eat more than an apple for breakfast.

She realized why she thought of her first crush back in Canterlot, because it was when she was a little filly and just starting out in Celestia's School for Gifted Unicorns and she'd seen a bookish and cute classmate. During her entire time at that school she'd pushed herself to be better than everypony else to try and get that filly's attention, that purple reclusive and cute unicorn that Trixie always thought of when trying new magic. Twilight Sparkle, she knew she recognized that filly from somewhere and she was going to take a chance and hope that she'd not made too big a fool of herself in front of Twilight or her friends.

"Only one way to find out I suppose."