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// Pony Diaries 3 
// Story: Pony Diaries 
// by Mitslits 
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	Pony Diaries 3

January 11

Sorry for stopping so abruptly yesterday. It was just that the embarrassment was getting to me. Anyway, I'll pick up where I left off.

Bon Bon pulled me out of the ditch and we both giggled as we walked away. "So", she said jokingly. "You'll tell a complete stranger your name, but you forgot to tell me?"

I realized then that I hadn't told her my name. "Oh my goodness! I'm sorry! I can't believe I forgot to tell you my name", I gasped. We had finally stopped laughing. Then I thought of how I must have looked with my wings desperately flapping as I slowly tumbled backwards and that got me going again and then of course Bon Bon had to join in.

We finally got our laughing fits under control. "Whew", Bon Bon said with a smile. "You're hilarious, Starshine. Hey, why don't we meet tomorrow and I can introduce you to Twilight and all her friends."

I agreed. I liked Bon Bon. She was a nice pony and she was really funny too. Now I just have to wait- I heard a knock. Later!

Sweet Starshine

January 12

Yesterday was certainly interesting. So Bon Bon was knocking on my door.

"Ready to meet some ponies?" she asked me, bouncing a little.

I laughed and went to join her. "Yup!" I said brightly. Then I actually looked around me. I should have known! I glared at Bon Bon. Well, at least I tried to. The smile plastered over my face probably did not enhance the angry factor.

"Um, yeah, I kind of ran into him", Bon Bon said, looking down and rubbing on foreleg with the other. "Hope you're not mad, though by the half-glare you're giving me I think your emotions are mixed." She turned to First Light and waved a hoof. "Bye bye!"

"Wait!" I exclaimed. "Maybe he could come with us." I turned to him. "What do you think? Bon Bon was just going to introduce me to Twilight Sparkle and her friends. You can tag along if you want." I glanced over at my light yellow companion hoping she wouldn't mind the company. She looked at the other pony expectantly.

First Light grinned at me. "Of course I'll come. I've met Pinkie Pie, but I haven't really gotten to know any of the others. Bon Bon seems like a good host."

The other pony grinned widely and beckoned me with her tail. "Let's get our rumps a-movin'" she laughed.

The three of us trotted off together, laughing and talked animatedly. I was in good company. Then I saw where we where headed. It was a beautiful purple building, circular in shape, with dark purple ribbons around the edges.

"I thought we'd start with Rarity", Bon Bon explained. "Just in case she's rude, the others will get our bad mood off." She walked up to the door and knocked politely.

"Oh just a minute! Can't I have any time to myself without a potential customer?" echoed from the inside. Then the door swung open to reveal a glistening white coat and horn, a lusciously purple mane and tail and a gorgeously blue diamond cutie mark.

My jaw dropped. Miraculously, so did hers.

"Y-you're an alicorn", she stammered. "I can't believe it. Bon Bon, where did you find her?"

I rolled my eyes. "I can talk you know." Looking back on it, First Light had never seemed to impressed by the fact that I had both wings and a horn. I was relieved some pony didn't fawn over me because of it. I also spared a moment of time to reflect on the fact that I still hadn't tried my wings out. "Anyway, I came from...far away. You wouldn't have heard of the place. My name is Sweet Starshine, by the way."

"Rarity", the unicorn replied. "Owner of the Carousel Boutique." She then turned away from us. "And I apologize, but I really should be getting back to work." She trotted into the shop and closed the door with her horn.

I took a step back and wrinkled my nose with disgust. "Well, you were right, Bon Bon. She is rude. Hey, on another completely unrelated note, do you know how to fly?" I turned to her expectantly.

She shook her head. "No wings. First Light do you have any clue?"

He also shook his head. "I don't have wings either. But I know Twilight Sparkle has a spell that gives you wings."

I immediately brightened. "Let's visit her next then! I can learn the spell that way too and you and I can learn to fly Bon Bon!" I spread my wings and shook them out a little.

The three of us hurried towards a library. It was made out of a tree and we politely knocked on the door.

A small purple dragon opened the door. "Twilight, you have visitors!" he called over his shoulder.

A lavender unicorn came up behind him. "Thank you, Spike. Would you like to come in?" turning to us. That's when she noticed me. Her eyes grew wide and she blinked rapidly.

"My name's Sweet Starshine and yes, I'm an alicorn." I stepped past her and into the enormous tree, Bon Bon and First Light following.

Twilight shut the door and turned to us. "Hello. I believe you're new", she said, pointing to me. "What do you want?" Her tone was polite, but I disliked this unicorn already.

"Actually, I came to learn a spell. I've heard that you can produce magical wings. Is that true? If so, I would greatly appreciate it if you could teach me the spell." I spoke cooly. I was taller then she was and as such I was forced to look down on her.

She responded haughtily. "Yes, actually, I do know it. I'll teach it to you, if you give me a spell in return." She looked at me smugly.

Oh, this pony was exasperating! I thought for a moment and then realized I did know a spell. I had researched Princess Celestia back in the human world and found some odd spells. I just hoped I could remember them. I closed my eyes and concentrated. My horn glowed blue and then fireworks shot forth and exploded above us. They showered sparks on Twilight's head. "Good enough for ya?" I asked, a little triumphantly.

"I suppose", she responded swiftly. She swung her horn towards Bon Bon and closed her eyes. Bon Bon was enveloped in glittering blue and white streams of magic. A bright flash and we all could see her beautiful rainbow wings. I gazed at them in awe.

It was Twilight's turn to look smug and she took full advantage of it.

Noticing this, I immediately snapped my jaw shut. "They'll do, I suppose. I already know they're temporary, by the way."

She opened her mouth, but I cut her off.

"And I know that they'll evaporate in the sunlight." I turned my back on her and led Bon Bon and First Light out the library. "I dislike her", I told them.

Bon Bon was pretty busy flapping her wings. "I want to try them", she whispered. "But we need a bit more space."

First Light picked his head up. "I know a great field that we can go to. Not many ponies know about it and it's a wide open space too." He looked around to orient himself. Then he pointed over to our right. "It's over that way somewhere."

We turned as one and galloped towards the field. I extended my wings and flapped them a little bit, just to get them warmed up. Bon Bon did the same. We reached the field and I discovered that First Light was right. It was perfect for the first flight. I flapped my wings and leaped upwards.

But it's getting late. I'll write more tomorrow, I promise.

Sweet Starshine