//------------------------------// // Chapter 1: Thing happened, a lot. // Story: unicorn destiny: equestria is magical. // by Shinka24 //------------------------------// Hi, I hope you enjoyed the previous chapter. This new story just got into my brain and doesn't want to come out. I don't know if I'm going to do it right but here it is. Enjoy. This fanfiction was created by a fan for fans for the purpose of improving in the art of writing. This story may and most likely will have spelling mistakes. Any criticism (constructive or not) will be read and appreciated. This story is not going to be a HIE or G5, it will be tinged to the G4 story, MLP: FIM. Disclaimer: I don’t own My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (I wish), all the rights go to her creator, Lauren Faust, I only own the oc’s. It's a beautiful day outside, the birds are singing and the ponies are spending their time outside. And I'm cooped up in my little room while I'm reading a book. It's been quite some time, a few years in fact, since I came to the realization that my mission to avoid the plot to avoid become into a [Beep] harmony element was going to be more difficult than I originally imagined. Some of you may already know why but let me just state the obvious as to why it will be more difficult. My father is a royal guard. What does that have to do with anything, you may ask? Well, it's simple. It means I'm in Canterlot, or Cancelot, or whatever how does it his name, which puts me close to one of my favorite characters, Twilight Sparkle. And the fact that my father is a member of the guard will mean that he will eventually meet Shining Armor when he joins the army and/or get intimate with Princess Celestia. Now, that doesn't mean that my father is close to the Princess by any stretch of the imagination, but considering how isekai tropes work, he might as well be. That could mean that I might have to get to know Twilight Sparkle because of the connections my family has. While that should make me happy, as I'll get to meet one of my favorite characters in the franchise, it also ends with the fact that I have to stay away from the holders of the elements of harmony. So, to that end, I have a mission to accomplish. Main mission: Avoid Twilight Sparkle at any cost possible. Why Twilight? Because it is impossible for me to avoid Princess Celestia, considering that my father is a [Beep]Ing royal guard and she is the ruler of Equestria, it will be impossible for me to avoid her, so I must only avoid her student to avoid the plot and not be a holder of a non-existent element of harmony. Platinum Breeze, your wit is truly remarkable. ...Hmm, oh yeah, that's right, there are things that happened during these time that I haven't counted, so let me give a quick recount. After my parents stopped giving each other cuddles, my mom introduced me to my dad with this name, Platinum Breeze, so that must be my new name. My father is a unicorn named Bright Shield, he is a tall and pretty strong unicorn if his arms, I mean his paws, his skin or whatever is silver with blue sparkles, he has a crimson red mane with silver highlights. Oh, and he has a cutie mark of a bright blue shield with some sparkles, my mother is from a plate of food that looked like spaghetti. He also has something that surprised me a bit, he has a large scar on her side, it doesn't look deep according to my little medical knowledge but it did surprise me. Isn't My Little Pony a children's show? I thought no one here could be seriously injured, at least not enough to have a scar as big as that. The truth is, it shocked me so much that, for some reason, I started crying. Seriously, these emotions of mine are a mess. Is it because of my new body or what the [Beep]? I don't even know anymore. Anyway, the days went by fast with only a few incidents. The first incident, seemingly insignificant at first glance, was the moment I caught sight of myself in the mirror. I know, shocking, right? Incredible that I had not even asked myself how I looked until I saw myself in a mirror. Although it is also true that I, in the start, spent most of my time sleeping that I forgot to ask myself what I looked like. My new form is a small silver-white unicorn, my mane and tail are violet and my eyes are turquoise. I was fascinated with my new appearance and couldn't thank god or whoever that I wasn't in an anthropomorphic world. Some people will be annoyed that I keep emphasizing that, along with the fact that I'm thankful I'm not in EQG, but I have my reasons. Well, moving on to the second incident, is that I was able to use magic. Or something like that. You see, it was an ordinary day and my parents had woken me up for lunch, or well rather it was the babysitter they hired since my parents went to work, my father to his shift as a guard and my mother downstairs. You see, the house we live in is a 2-story house, where downstairs was my mother's business. Or at least I think so, because always before I go to sleep, I see my mother go downstairs and I always hear voices of other ponies downstairs. Anyway, because my parents couldn't take care of me 24 hours a day, they hired a nanny to take care of me, which annoyed me a little but I was understanding considering I was a baby or a foal or whatever. My nanny was a lime green earth pony, with a light pink mane and a cutie mark that I don't remember because I didn't pay much attention to it. So, there I was, reluctantly awake for my new nanny to feed me, only for her to decide to play some game with me by refusing to give me my food. It seems she decided to have a bit of fun by pretending my food was an airplane, but it took longer than expected to serve it to me, leaving me quite upset. So, you must imagine my annoyance at the whole situation and with my emotions out of control as they were, I tried to take it from him by force but obviously I couldn't, I was or rather am a colt I couldn't even reach him, so I could only give him a look or a pout as I imagined taking the spoon from him. So, imagine my surprise when the spoon flew from her paw to my mouth in an instant, I looked at her annoyed only to realize that it wasn't her who did it, if we rely on her surprised Pikachu's face to give us an idea. After that she went back to feeding me and put me to bed in my crib and then ran to my excited mother for some reason. I mean, I'm a unicorn, me using magic shouldn't be surprising, even if I'm only a few days old, or will it be a month, month and a half? I really have no idea because my sense of time is atrophied but it must not have been long even though I already have my teeth, baby teeth but teeth, nonetheless. And then, time passed again, a few days later the second incident, my parents happily for some reason decided to stay and play with me all day, apparently, they had both decided to take the day off to spend time with me. Which was nice of them but unnecessary, considering I could already walk and talk. Oh, I didn't mention that did I? Well yeah, it looks like the ponies can learn to talk and walk after a short period of time Do you know how hard it was for me to get used to walking like a quadruped? Because it was hard the first few days. So, it seems like ponies develop pretty fast, or maybe my sense of time is just all mixed up. It didn't take me more than a few days to learn how to walk and talk, thankfully since the language of this world is still English. Let's not talk about writing though, that took me much longer than I would like. And even if I left to use diapers, it shouldn't be so much time after I was reborn in this world, so I must not be too old, right? At first, I thought that. Then, we played for a while or something, if you can call throwing balls at each other a game but it was quite entertaining. What wasn't any fun was feeling like I was being put through a test. They kept tossing the ball just out of my reach, knowing I couldn't reach it because of my size. Then, when it got stuck in a tree at Canterlot Park—finally found out the name of the city—they looked at me like they were waiting for me to do something before using their magic to get it down. Their expressions seemed kind of disappointed. Did they expect me to use magic? I had tried, after the second incident, but so far, I couldn't replicate what I did that day with the babysitter. Like, something were missing. Then, in a moment the ball was trapped in the tree again, and I was overcome with a strong sense of anger. In my fury, I managed to summon a flash of my magic to push the ball, enough for it to come out of the tree and hit me in the head. My folks were totally surprised but also super excited. They hugged me tight and said things like, 'Wow, at just 1.5 years old and already doing magic! How awesome!' 'That's our little champ!' and stuff like that. Which made me realize that my sense of time was really out of whack. I spent a year and a half living in this world, and I didn't realize until they told it. It's not like they forgot about my birthday, cause we've celebrated it before. But lately, we've been having so many parties for various reasons. Out of all those parties, only three were just for me, and I didn't even know which one was my actual birthday. So, I suppose my sense of time was a bit... off, if you catch my drift. Ever since then, they've been teaching me all sorts of stuff, and I've been soaking up all the magic knowledge like a sponge. I founded the magic really fascinating and more so how they used it in this world. In a nutshell, every critter in this realm can use magic, or so Starswirl the Bearded says in his book, Magic 101. And yup, I also read his books, his knowledge is fascinating. Anyway, as I was saying, all the critter of this realm can use magic but in different ways and different uses. But ponies are the creatures that have the deepest connection to magic. Or so say the book. Earth ponies have magic circulating through their bodies all the time, making their bodies stronger and more resilient than other ponies. Pegasus ponies have their magic concentrated in their wings, making it possible for them to fly and being able to interact with the weather. And last but not least, unicorn ponies are one of the ponies with the strongest magical connection of the 3 groups, being able to channel it through their horn, being this the main channeler of unicorn magic. Unicorns use magic as if it were their own life support, making them able to improve themselves with magic but also wearing out their body if they use too much magic. There are records of unicorns who became unable to use magic by exceeding their set limit to magic use, losing their horn in the process. As I mentioned earlier, I've been totally enchanted by magic ever since, and I've been practicing it non-stop. They even sent me to a sort of magic elementary school here in Canterlot. But now, I'm almost done with school, and my folks are thinking about sending me to a different school, one that's more suited to my magical talents. I'm not bothered by it, though, cause like I said, I'm completely fascinated by magic. In fact, my cutie mark is all about it! It's an open book with sparkles bursting out, symbolizing my passion for learning magic. But you know, I've never quite understood why cutie marks even exist. Sure, it's kinda cute how they reflect a pony's aspirations on their flank, but what bugs me is how it seems to dictate a pony's destiny. Why does everyone make such a big deal about a little mark on their flank? Does that mark really have the power to shape our destiny? Personally, I think we shouldn't let a symbol define who we are or what we'll become. Instead, it should be more like a compass, guiding us toward what we're passionate about and what brings us joy. I remember spending countless hours immersed in My Little Pony, captivated by its world. But I could never quite grasp why some ponies were so fixated on finding their 'cutie mark.' Was it really that crucial? Could a simple picture on their flank really chart the course of their lives? To me, the true beauty of life lies in discovering what you love and what you want to pursue, not letting a mark on your flank dictate your path. Anyway, right now, I am currently 5 years old, and I would like to say that I now have stable control over myself. Immersing myself in the study of magic became much more than just an exploration of skills. I discovered a calmness in that path that surpassed any expectations I might have had. Not only did it offer me structure and stability in my day-to-day life, but it also became a way to take control over the life I had lost in my old world, what I lost I graciously regained through study. The unconditional support of my new parents, combined with the deep sense of purpose I found in magic, gave me an emotional stability that had previously eluded me. It seemed that the trauma that my old life had generated was slowly fading away, it was not only the hormones of being a newborn baby in this world but also because inside me I felt lost in this new world. And yes, I also discovered a personal "sleep" ritual, although I prefer to call it a vague attempt at meditation. In those moments, I would let my mind wander and clear, immersing myself in a state of serenity that allowed me to recharge my batteries and return to face the challenges of everyday life with renewed vigor. I also managed to reestablish my concept of time, it only took me another year and a half to establish a normality in the passage of time around me. And most of all, I haven't had any contact with Twilight Sparkle in all my time here, even when I had my brief moment of panic when we went to see Princess Celestia's sunrise day, which was amazing, I can see why these ponies like the show. Anyway, if I continue like this, I can keep the isekai trope from kicking in and manage to get on with my life as a would-be scholar of magic. Nothing can go wrong now! Everything can go wrong now! Panicking! Asdfooqoeqbvoqnqcasda Whew, sorry, I just had a bit of a meltdown recently. You see, shortly after I ended up invoking karma, my parents showed up telling me that they enrolled me in Princess Celestia's School for Gifted Unicorns, which didn't bother me at all, as the school is a prestigious school that any unicorn would be honored to get into and I'd be a fool to avoid getting into. Turns out, Twilight and I both ended up enrolling in the same school on the very same day. Talk about coincidence, huh? On the bright side, I got here first. But on the downside, my parents are all buddy-buddy with Twilight's folks. Then again, Twilight seems pretty jittery, so we haven't exchanged a single word. Good news for me, at least—I haven't failed my mission yet, I can still be not part of the plot. If all goes well, then I'll just have to go in, pass the test and go home to celebrate. Piece of cake right. Haha... nope. "Participant number 25, Platinum Breeze, please come to the room." My ears perked up at the sound of my name and I eagerly rose from my seat, heading straight to the room for my practical test. You see, to get into Princess Celestia's School for Gifted Unicorns you have to pass two tests, one theoretical and one practical, which test your skill and knowledge in magic. The theory test wasn't too tough, especially since I've been studying magic for more than half of my life in this realm. So, acing it was a piece of cake. The practical exam is a completely different experience. It can cover a wide range of challenges, from levitating heavy objects to hatching an egg to demonstrating elemental skills. In short, it could be any test that demonstrates your magical ability. Once inside the room and in front of the jury, I gave them my best smile. Suddenly, several ponies entered carrying various objects, each with the same sign in front of them. Apparently, the test involved performing magic elements in sequence; they wanted the objects to feel the different elemental magic one after the other: fire, wind, water, and earth. "Alright, Mr. Breeze, you may begin!" announced one of the mare judges. With a determined gaze, I focused on the four objects surrounding me. Elemental magic is somewhat unique and the best way to describe it is that it depends on several factors. First, concentrate on the target. Second, mentally visualize the target. Third, mentally repeat some incantation of the spell you are going to use, because spells have incantations so they can be used correctly. Not all spells have them, like levitation and other magics just require having in your mind the image of what do you want it to do, but elemental magic and other magics like this required a incantation to be able to use it. Four, you have to really be concentrated, get all the juice you have inside you to make the magic work and do what you want it to do, one wrong step and the spell will go out of control. Once I performed the first 3 factors, I concentrated hard on the four objects around me, I could feel my horn glowing brightly, a sign that I was using my magic. In a moment, the 4 objects ignited into controlled wood fire, only to be extinguished by the water summoned below, shaken by the wind and finally collapsed by the earth energy I imbued upon them. As the spell concluded, I eased off my concentration, letting my magic settle. Glancing at the judges, I noticed them jotting down notes. They exchanged nods before one of the esteemed judges addressed me. "Considering the magical prowess, you've showcased today, along with your performance in the theory test, we're delighted to extend an invitation to join our esteemed school. Congratulations, young talent!" he beamed warmly. Hooray! I couldn't contain my excitement, so I started bouncing up and down with joy. I caught sight of my adoptive parents, who were beaming proudly, and rushed over to give them a big hug. Though they may not be my first biological parents, I've grown quite attached to them, thanks to a bit of Stockholm syndrome. Plus, they've been incredibly supportive of my magic studies, even getting me loads of books to help me learn. As we were getting ready to leave, my dad asked the judges something. They just shrugged and let him do whatever he pleased. Turns out, he wanted to stick around to watch young Twilight's test. Once again, it seemed my parents had formed a fast friendship with Twilight's folks in the brief time they'd chatted. Maybe they knew each other from before, since they just called them "dad's friends," and that was enough for them to want to support their friend's daughter, for whatever reason. I didn't quite get why the judges let them stay, but my protests went unheard. Before long, the Sparkle family arrived, and the nervous Twilight began her test—hatching a baby dragon egg. How they managed to get one, is beyond my knowledge. The test itself is super tough, not impossible, but definitely challenging, especially for a young filly like Twilight. You see, hatching a dragon egg is kind of like using a time machine. You have to speed up the egg's time until it's ready to hatch. Well, it is the same thing to hatch eggs in general but one doesn't know how much time an egg has left to hatch and if you past that time the spell don't work. And dragon eggs take quite a while to hatch. Now let's see how it solves it the young Twilight. …okay, no offense to Twilight, but what followed was a sad demonstration of magic as she couldn't even summon her magic to attempt the spell, which was surprising. Wasn't she the element of magic? How on earth did she move on to that if she currently couldn't even summon her magic. I mean, it was pretty sad to see, but it left me perplexed. Maybe she's just too jittery to harness her magic? Emotions do play a crucial part in spellcasting, after all. After numerous tries, the young filly slumped in defeat, wearing a crestfallen expression as she murmured, "I'm sorry for wasting your time." It tugged at my heartstrings, and I almost went over to comfort her when suddenly... BOOM! There was a resounding boom, and it seemed to trigger something in Twilight. Suddenly, her horn lit up brightly, and the spell she'd been struggling with shot out towards the egg, causing it to hatch right before our eyes. But it also made her magic go out of control, as with a small scream, she began to levitate and cast spells everywhere. From one moment to the next, the judges were levitating above the air, her parents were turned into plants and the young newborn dragon had a growth spurt. The only grace that saved us from suffering from one of Twilight's spells was my father's quick thinking, which protected us with a shield that made us unable to be hit by her magic. But now, that led to a conundrum, how do we stop the out-of-control filly? I couldn't do anything, obviously and neither could my parents, my mother is not an expert in magic and my father is holding the shield. So how do we...? Ah, that's how. The solution was that a wild Celestia suddenly appeared and somehow managed to calm Twilight down. Seriously, all it took was for her to put her paw on her, give her a look, and wham, Twilight calmed down. Princess Celestia, please teach me your tricks. Afterward, everypony who had been affected by the spells returned to their usual selves, suggesting that the spells' effects were only temporary. And then they started talking. Turns out, the Princess recognized Twilight's extraordinary magical potential and raw talent, something you wouldn't typically expect from a young filly. This led the Princess to take Twilight under her wing as her ward. Which made her obviously accept, be overjoyed and get her cutie mark in the process. Which made her jump for joy again, this time in circles around the princess. After a while, she settled down, and Princess Celestia took her leave. My folks then went over to hers, inviting them to join us for a celebration at my mom's restaurant, right downstairs in our house, which she runs. They gladly agreed to join. So, we went to celebrate. After a while, the celebration was over, Twilight's family left while I became friends with Twilight. Currently, I was in my room banging my head against my desk. Main mission: Avoid Twilight Sparkle at all costs: Failed. How did I just fail my main mission in the second chapter? How?! Seriously, it feels like the universe is against me. As if I just want to prove that I can't avoid my fate. Well, [Beep] you! If I can't avoid becoming your friend, then I'll just go on with my life, I won't [Beep] care what happens from now on. From now on my main mission will be: Main mission: Live your life. I will not let you gain destiny; I will live my life no matter what you put in my way, I will not become a [Beep]Ing Element of Harmony. That at least I can hope to achieve. Hi, I hope you liked the second chapter. See you.