Ponies move on.....from place to place, from childhood likes and dislikes.

But friends, you never really move on from them.

Silver Spoon has moved away, so many times, that those ponies she met, in each place, are almost an after thought. But to one pony in particular, Diamond Tiara, she still remains the most important pony in her life. Because, without her, she still would be the lonely brat she was.

Diamond Tiara is the perfect little girl. Pretty, sweet, kind, caring...

At least, that's what the adults think about her.

In reality, Diamond Tiara is none of those things. She is conniving, abusive, temperamental... and that's on a good day.

When a magical being of evil promises Diamond that her wildest dream will come true, all of Ponyville is in danger.

Kind of.

Heiress Lucy Burdock knows life has a way of surprising you.

For example, she wasn't expecting a little pink pony for her birthday. She certainly didn't expect it to start talking, either. It was cute at first, but it kinda feels more like taking care of a little kid than a pony. Lucy's never really been great with kids... but she can make it work!

Can't she?

2nd Place in EQD's More Most Dangerous Game contest

Diamond Tiara faces off against a coin-operated claw machine in a battle of skill and will to claim the ultimate prize: a stuffed toy plushie.

Diamond Tiara has never been the nicest pony in Ponyville. In fact, she's rather mean. But, with the help of an unlikely somepony, perhaps she can learn to see past her flaws and find the courage to nurture an unfostered talent of hers.

When an assignment from school randomly pairs Scootaloo and Silver Spoon together, Scootaloo discovers a secret that could ruin her partner forever.

Silver Spoon awoke one morning only to find that her parents had left without preparing her breakfast. Alone, with a strange voice lurking about and hungry, she must fend for herself. But in a world where an upper-middle class filly lacks sufficient cooking skills, there is only one food that can provide relief. Can Silver Spoon withstand the challenge of: Breakfast Cereal? Dig in to find out!

The recoil from Family Appreciation Day was too much for Diamond Tiara. Her fellow students turned their back on her, Cheerilee was upset with her, even her own father had been severely disappointed with her actions. She has no one left now. Her perfect world is falling apart. And only one pony can help her. The only pony she could ever count on.

But is she her friend anymore?

Warning: Fic contains empathy for a dislikable character. If you want to keep hating Diamond Tiara, then avoid this fic. Otherwise, read on.

Author's Note: I wrote this after watching Family Appreciation Day and noticed the subtle divide between Silver Spoon and Diamond Tiara. An idea formed in my head and I had to write this oneshot as soon as I could. Certain questions maybe unanswered or details may be missed. If you spot any of those, I apologize. Otherwise, I hope you enjoy the fic.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders have always wondered why no one ever seems to do anything about Diamond Tiara's behavior. It's as if she's invisible or something.

But the CMC are about to learn that the real reason is something they could never have imagined. Diamond Tiara has been dead for a while. But that can only mean one thing, Diamond Tiara is a ghost.

Now the three blank flanks must find out why Diamond Tiara is haunting Ponyville and why she has not left the land of the living. And they'd better be fast, if they can't find a reason soon Diamond Tiara will remain a ghost forever!

Cover image courtesy of ShootingRainbowStar13.

(Tagged Alternative Universe because obviously Diamond Tiara will still be alive and kicking in Season 4.)