A Showmare's Success
by Marokk
"Attention all Ponyville residents! If you will please direct your attention to the stage in the center of town!" The voice of a certain unicorn boomed throughout the town, enhanced through magic.
The many residents of Ponyville almost immediately turned their eyes to the center of town, in which stood a large stage, most of which was currently hidden by a light blue curtain.
"The Great and Humble Trixie has seen fit to return to this place to redeem herself in the eyes of the good ponies who live here!" Trixie continued, unseen behind the stage curtain.
"Now watch as I dazzle you with my newly honed magical spells!" With this Trixie exploded onto the stage, letting loose many spells that were made to create complex symbols in the air around her.
The crowd, while unsure of how to react to the showmare's appearance at first, began stamping their hoofs excitedly at the level of skill and effort shown for their entertainment. The magical symbols danced and shimmered among the crowd making the ordinary day of every resident special, and inspiring one or two foals to follow in Trixie's hoofsteps to become a showmare themselves.
"Have you enjoyed the show so far everpony?!" Trixie asked the crowd.
"Yes!" was the answer the vast majority of the crowd shouted back.
"Then you're going to love this!" Trixie shouted, a wide grin on her face.
With that statement, Trixie waved her horn in flashy way, out of which burst a blue flame, that took the shape of a ephemeral manticore.
"Do not worry Ponyville ponies, this beast shall not stop the Great and Humble Trixie!" Trixie assured the crowd of fascinated ponies.
The manticore, now fully formed, charged at the showmare. The showmare merely smiled, and at the last moment, disappeared in a blue puff of smoke. The manticore was now disoriented and looked around for the showmare that dared to mock its ferocity.
"Over here!" Trixie shouted to the manticore.
The manticore then turned its fierce head to find the showmare, lounging on a small stool towards the edge of the stage.
"It's time for the grand finale!" Trixie declared.
The manticore then charged for a final time, dead set on the showmare.
Just before the manticore made contact with the small unicorn, it burst...into thousands of tiny snowflakes that resembled Trixie's cutie mark.
After this display the crowd applauded, clearly amazed at the level of improvement the blue unicorn had shown. Trixie bowed low, and when she raised her head, her eyes glittered and her smile lit up her face.
After the show had ended the residents of Ponyville gathered around the showmare and congratulated her on the success that she was currently experiencing.
"What is your secret, Ms. Lulamoon?" one of the ponies asked.
Trixie smiled at the pony and responded: "I had a good teacher and friends to support me."
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Ponyville Library, Twilight's POV
"Dear Princess Celestia, today I learned just how much friendship can help some one who is going through a hard time. It can lead them to great things. Even Starswirl the Bearded couldn't have gotten anywhere without a teacher and others to support him as he learned.
Always your faithful student, Twilight Sparkle."
With that phrase, the little purple dragon allowed his dragonfire to engulf the parchment and send it off to its intended recipient.
"I really am amazed at how much better Trixie has gotten, not just at magic but at being a good pony." Spike said, smiling.
"I know Spike, It's the magic of friendship at work." Twilight responded, beaming.
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Ponyville Library, Trixie's POV
After the residents of Ponyville went back to their daily lives, clearly pleased with the fact the day had been livened up by the show, Trixie headed to the place she learned to see as a second home. Her first home being her portable stage, the new and improved version that she managed to save up for by performing various odd jobs. Trixie approached the front door of the library and knocked 3 times. The door opened and Trixie was greeted by a small purple dragon.
"Hey Trixie, heard you really knocked 'em dead. Nice work." The dragon gushed.
Trixie grinned. "Thank you Spike, I did my best."
"Back for more research and whatnot?" The dragon asked.
"Of course, I want to learn more about magic, and this is a nice, quiet place to do it." Trixie responded.
"Well you're always welcome here, Trix." Spike said, smiling. Trixie winced.
"I still don't like that nickname, Spike. Any chance you'll drop it soon?" The showmare asked hopefully.
"Not a chance." Spike laughed.
"Thought so." Trixie huffed.
From inside the library, a voice sounded.
"Spike, aren't you going to let her in? She came to study afterall!"
"Right, sorry Twi!" Spike shouted back.
"Let's get you to work, shall we?" Spike gestured for the mare to come inside.
Trixie nodded, eager to become even greater of a showmare.
"I'm ready to be all I can be." Trixie declared.
Twilight Sparkle, Trixie's new teacher entered the room, a plain black book with a blue spine wrapped in her aura.
"Alright Trixie, I've got a new spell that I think is perfect for you, you seem to have a talent for illusion spells and bending light, as I mentioned during our first sessions."
Trixie simply nodded.
"This spells is fairly old, it was created by Starswirl the Bearded, as a matter of fact. He made it for the purpose of self-defense, to be used to distract predators in dangerous place in Equestria, but I think you can use it for your shows as well. It's a clone spell, not a solid clone, but an advanced type of illusion, you up for it?"
Trixie grinned widely. "Do you even have to ask?"
"Alright let's get started." Twilight opened the book and began to explain the basic magic manipulation the spell would require.
THE END