Life can be tough when you're part of the in-crowd, so it helps to have a few friends you can turn to. For one filly, realizing who those friends are might mean losing the only friend she's ever known. If only she had the courage to face her biggest fear, things might be different.

Maybe this year...

This is an update to the 4th place finisher in the January 2015 "All In" Writeoff.

Special thanks to sunnypack and Titanium Dragon for pre-reading the update and all the wonderful reviews from The Writeoff Association group. You guys rock!

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.

Before Babs went back to Manehatten she told Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon that she would tell their parent about their attitudes, but what if only one had a mother? What if Diamond Tiara only had one living parent? What happened after she fell into the mud with that sentence hanging in her ears? Let’s find out.

This story was written because of a bet between a friend and me. He didn’t believe that I could write a sad story following parameters.
1. I had to make short repetitive lines.
2. Story needed to be written in present tense from the main characters point of view.
3. A song needed to be added (I really hated this one)
4. It couldn’t be too descriptive yet it needed to be interesting. (hope I succeeded in this one)

Anyway I hope you are going to like it. As always constructive criticism is very welcome.

It's just another day for Diamond Tiara. And in a fit of rage, something happens....

Sometimes I just hated going to school with all of those stupid foals. None of them were as pretty or awesome as I was back then. They all thought that I was really mean to them, but what did they know?

At least, that's what I thought at the time. One day I had to have a talk with Ms. Cheerilee about it, and I didn't like what she had to say...

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Now with a dramatic reading!

Apple Bloom has always been taught to do what’s right; by her sister, her brother, and her granny. She works hard to complete her chores, does her school work, and goes crusading with her friends. Even when dealing with the taunting from the local bullies, she tries to keep her distance and avoid conflict; after all, it’s the right thing to do. But when she overhears a private moment by somepony she should by all rights despise, she learns that doing the right thing can be harder than it seems.

Do words hurt more than actions? One filly seems to think so, but she's usually the one giving the insults. But one insult will send this little filly on the biggest journey of her life. However, with the news of her disappearance. A hefty reward is afforded for her safe return. This reward seems to catch the attention of many ponies, including a washed up showmare.

Proofread by MagerBlutooth.
Cover Art by MagerBlutooth.

Apple Bloom and Diamond Tiara bump into each other in the cemetery and talk.

Family. Family is important.

Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon had a terrible fight. A terrible, terrible fight.

Now they hardly even look at each other, hardly even acknowledge each other's existence...But deep down, they are feeling an incredible pain. Will they ever be friends again?

One Shot Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon story, I hope you all enjoy it!