//------------------------------// // Miley Heart // Story: How Change Love // by Skylight77 //------------------------------// Family. That was the first word that she spoke. It was the first word that came to mind when naming such a sweet, newborn filly. But that’s what everypony thought she was. Truth is, she wasn’t a filly at all. Nopony knew that, except her. She may not have been a filly. And she may not have been their filly. But at heart, she was. Miley Heart. That was the name that formed from her first word, and being one at heart. ______________________________________________________________________________ Rainbow Dash was shifting through the photos of her daughter, reminiscing in how her presence had changed their lives. The photos showed Miley playing with Fluttershy’s animals, riding Rainbow Dash as she flew the skies, even a picture of the two cheering Miley on as she flew her first flight alone. Rainbow Dash tried to hide a tear as she saw how much her filly had grown. It had been a while since Miley had come into their lives. She and Fluttershy’s bond as a family kept growing as they raised Miley together. But there came a time when that daughter would have to leave them for a while. All her life, Miley had been spending her time with Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy. At times, she was separate from one of them, but never both at the same time. Whether it was playing, helping, or sight seeing, she stayed with them. She didn’t have much chance to meet other fillies/colts or other ponies in general. Now was that time. She had achieved the age where that would happen. ______________________________________________________________________________ “Miley!” she heard the voice of Fluttershy say, “Hurry up in there. You don’t wanna miss your first day!” “Okay mom! I’ll be right there!” Miley responded before turning her attention back to the mirror. Closing her eyes and taking a deep breath, she activated her magic. A luscious green glow resonated along the fluffy cloud walls within her room. She hoped that the light didn’t bring any attention into her room, for she hadn’t done this for as long as she can remember. When the glow faded, she looked back at the mirror. Staring back at her was the hideous form that she left behind. The lifeless blue eyes, the deep black skin, and the holes in her legs and wings... It was all alien to her. “This thing…” she started speaking to her reflection. “This is how I really look like huh?” She looked away. “I can’t imagine what they would do if they ever saw me like this.” Turning her attention back to the mirror, she flashed a confident smile. “But it doesn’t matter now does it? Because they’ll never see me like this! I’m not a changeling. I never was to begin with, no. My family has taught me, that I always was, and forever will be-” she activated her changeling magic again. A green flaming circle surrounded and slowly engulfed her, changing her appearance from hoof to head. Her black skin changed to a bright yellow coat. The spikes on her head formed a smooth blue mane along with her tail. The holes on her wings and legs vanished. Those lifeless blue eyes shined a lifeless white with life filled black pupils surrounded in green. And most importantly, her changeling horn vanished from sight. “-a pegasus pony!” she finished while springing her head up high as her transformation was complete. However, her stance paused as she remembered something. She turned her attention to her flank. “Well… a pegasus pony without a Cutie Mark yet.” Looking back to the desk with the mirror, she moved her hoof to the book of Cutie Marks she had been reading. “I don’t think it should be that hard. I just have to find something that I enjoy doing and then bam! Pick a Cutie Mark that looks like it.” Placing a hoof under her chin, she pondered. “But how will I know if I really enjoy it? And how long should I wait before deciding?” “Miley Heart!” Fluttershy’s voice called again, making Miley gasp. “That'll have to wait. Coming!” She slipped her book into her bag and went to leave her room. ______________________________________________________________________________ Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy heard the door opening from Miley’s room. Soon after, Miley herself jumped and flew down from the upstairs floor, showering Fluttershy with her presence. “Hey Miley!” Rainbow Dash shouted. “Catch!” Rainbow Dash tossed a rose-filled salad across the living room. As Fluttershy headed out, Miley noticed the salad She leaped into the air, tossing her bag over to Rainbow Dash, then catching the salad in her mouth. She started chewing after landing. The taste of the salad disgusted her. She struggled to get her bites within the salad while keeping her tongue away from the taste. Her face scrunched and her voice groaned. But after chewing her food enough, she managed to swallow. The disgust quickly vanished and was replaced by a sweet delicious shower of flavor. Her eyes burst into hearts from the taste of the love put into that salad. “Atta girl!” Rainbow Dash praised. “Now let’s go! Fluttershy will be waiting for us outside!” As Rainbow Dash flew out using one of the many open windows in this house, Miley headed towards the front door’s exit. Next to that door was a slide leading outside which she used to leave the house. “Weeee!!!” Miley screamed as she slid down the cloud slide, turning full circles around the house. Multiple butterflies filling the colors of the rainbow spread from the slide as she passed by. She laughed in joy with her hooves in the air, enjoying the colorful sight. It was such a thrill to her going this fast. The path shifted upwards, making her release a “Yahoo!” as she flew in the air. Her velocity allowed her to fly through the rings the butterflies made. They led her to the landing zone; a cloud ride still high in the air. Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy were at its front, waiting there to operate it. “Ready for your first day of school, Miley?” Fluttershy asked. “I’m ready!” Miley replied. Rainbow Dash thrust her hooves forwards.. “Then let your first day begin!” she yelled. “Hiya!” Fluttershy yelped as the cloud ride suddenly took motion. She did her best at trying to keep up with Rainbow Dash in pulling the cloud, but at this speed, she had trouble keeping up Miley continuously laughed. Her tears of joy blew off her face from the sheer wind. “Faster! Faster!” she screamed while flailing her hooves in the air. “Miley Heart, please!” Fluttershy pleaded. “Keep your hooves on the cloud! What if you fell off?” Miley laughed some more before responding. “If I fell, I could just catch myself with my wings!” “But it’s too dangerous to-” “Relax, Fluttershy,” Rainbow Dash cut off. “Let the kid have her fun! If she falls, we’ll catch her.” “But-” “Besides, I’m more worried about catching you at this speed!” The cloud ride picked up speed, making Miley laugh harder and more difficult for Fluttershy to keep up. Her worries vanished when the Ponyville Schoolhouse came into view. Seconds after, Fluttershy yelped as gravity fell on her. Their cloud ride was hurtling towards the ground. Just before impact, Rainbow Dash detached themselves off the cloud ride while Miley jumped from it. The cloud instantly dissipated while Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy skidded along the dirt road. Rainbow Dash caught Miley on her back before they came to a full halt. And finally, Miley’s bag, which flung from the crashing cloud, fell and strapped itself around Rainbow’s neck. “That was fun!” Miley expressed. “Thank you for flying the SS. Dashport. Feel free to leave the east, west, or rear exit.” Fluttershy held her chest, panting as she approached Rainbow Dash to search the bag while Miley chose the rear tail slide to exit her ‘vehicle’. “Next time… *huff*... could I lead the flying?” Fluttershy asked as she removed a brush from the bag. “Sure thing.” Rainbow responded. Many other fillies were arriving at the schoolyard, ready to start class. Some of them stopped to watch as their new classmate was arriving. Fluttershy sat Miley down as she started fixing her daughter’s mane. Miley hummed and rubbed her head along her mother’s sides while this was going on, enjoying the loving affection she was feasting. Rainbow Dash was also getting Miley’s final preparations by strapping the bag along Miley’s back. She flattened it comfortably so that it would fit like a saddle. “You’re all set, kiddo!” Rainbow Dash said. “Be good in there,” Fluttershy followed up after returning the brush in the bag. “And make sure you’re making friends too.” Rainbow Dash double tapped Miley’s bag. “If you need anything else, give us a holler.” “Okay!” Miley said with excitement. She looked towards the school then back to Fluttershy. “Can I get a goodbye kiss for my first day?” Rainbow Dash’s expression faltered at this request, but Fluttershy was more than happy to oblige. “Of course my little pony,” Fluttershy said. Miley winked an eye as her cheek received a lovely smooch. The loving affection made her wings beat rapidly, fueling her energy for the day that was ahead. You could practically see the hearts showering on her as her body collapsed, sighing happily in the skies. It was a sight that made Fluttershy all too happy being a mother. “Okay… too sappy,” Rainbow Dash expressed before lifting herself in the air. “Take care Miley! Remember what I said!” she waved. “Goodbye Miley. And listen to your teacher.” Fluttershy joined Rainbow Dash and the two took off together. After the two had left, Miley licked her lips, savoring the last bit of love she received for her first day. When she was ready, she picked herself off the ground and shouted. “This is gonna be great!” And then, she saw the expression of all the fillies and colts, as well as the teacher. Most of them had their pupils shrunk in disbelief. Some of them couldn’t close their jaws. And their teacher, Ms. Cheerilee, had her ears flattened at the sight of her student’s responses. Nevertheless, Miley's wings fluttered with excitement.