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// Is a Matter of Interest (Especially When Pertaining as to Why) 
// Story: Importance 
// by Razor Blade the Unicron 
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	When a pony is more well recognized and more well known - that to say, more important - it makes sense that they get more from others. It may be attention, special privileges, or maybe even gifts or presents. Some times, they may even get celebrations surrounding them. I've seen six particular ponies get all of these.

Twilight Sparkle is a Princess, so it makes sense that she gets more attention and privileges. After all, she also has more responsibilities that she has to attend to as well often helping out other ponies. She is very humble in her title and tries to object to special privileges, but as it is the nature of ponies, she accepts some.

Rarity has worked to improve her image in the eyes of the public through her hard work. Granted, at least some of that success comes from the fact that she has helped to save Equestria multiple times, but there is definitely no fault in that. She makes remarkable dresses and other attire, and is very kind and courteous. 

Applejack runs Sweet Apple Acres with the only workers being herself, her brother, her sister, and her grandmother. They sell possibly the most delicious apples in all of Equestria, and are the only farm that grows zap apples. She will help out most anypony in a moments notice.

Fluttershy does not get as much attention as her friends, simply because she stays out of the limelight. She is a shy pony, and always will be. It is as simple as that.

Pinkie Pie knows everypony in Ponyville, and many others. She will organize parties and celebrations for both actual events and random ones that she makes up. It would be surprising to say that a pony didn't notice her due to how energetic she is.

Rainbow Dash is rather... egotistical. Granted, she has done many athletic feats and otherwise, and ponies around her often just seem to want to fuel her ego. But she has had instances such as, ahem, Mare-Do-Well. I'm not trying to say that Rainbow Dash doesn't deserve any of the recognition she gets, as that would be completely untrue. I just don't like how it mostly increases her ego.

I don't particularly care for Rainbow Dash. She's rather brash, cocky, egotistical, loud, impulsive, and can be extremely disruptive. I know that she's helped to save Equestria several times, so have the rest of the Elements of Harmony. But in the same way I am not required to care for our Princesses because they raise and lower the sun and moon, I am not required to care for Rainbow Dash.

I myself am semi-important in the world of music. Not nearly as much as those such as Coloratura or Sapphire Shores. However, I am quite well known in Canterlot for being one excellent in classical music. Naturally, I'm not just the first pony one who would think of when pertaining to classical music. I myself can think of several other ponies known for classical, such as Noteworthy and Beauty Brass.

I have preformed in more well known events, such as the Grand Galloping Gala, though that event usually does turn south. That is mainly what I do for larger performances, as I mostly do smaller shows and solo work. I do assist my friend Vinyl Scratch, more commonly known as DJ Pon-3, in making mixes between classical music and dubstep, thus making me more known outside of my prefer profession.

"Ooh!" cried out Pinkie Pie in excitement, snapping me back into reality. "I am so, so, SO excited because today I'm planning the birthday bash of..." She paused for dramatic effect, and I looked over at her for a moment. "Rainbow Dash!"

I gave a small sigh, but shook my irritation away. After all, Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash were friends, whereas I was just one of the many ponies that Pinkie Pie knew. As well as the fact that Rainbow Dash was far more important than me. Far more important every year. Though, I am often away in Canterlot to celebrate my birthday with my family, so I can't completely blame Pinkie Pie for not knowing the times that I am in Ponyville on my birthday.

My mother once told me, "On your birthday, you are the center of the universe. Though others may not know that you are, it's true." This does make sense to me. After all, when it is one's birthday, they are the one receiving presents and attention from everyone else. Though you may literally be the center of the universe, you feel like it. That is, unless another takes away that feeling from you.

I walked over to the edge of the crowd that had formed, and looked over at Sugarcube Corner. The door was closed, and none of the lights were on, meaning that nopony was in there. I frowned in disappointment, as I had been going to buy a cake for my birthday. No matter. I could just find something in the house to make. It was a shame that Vinyl was off DJ-ing somewhere today, otherwise I could at least celebrate with her.

I started off towards my house at a casual stroll. After all, there was no need to rush when there was nothing to be heading towards. Nopony paid me any heed as I strolled away, and were rather focused on Pinkie Pie talking with somepony else. I didn't bother to try and see who it was, as it was none of my business. Honestly, though, I wouldn't be surprised if some major event was about to happen because of that pony, considering what occurs in Ponyville.

From behind me, accordion music started to play, and I rolled my eyes. Ponies broke into song in Ponyville far more often than other towns. I was not one for spontaneously jumping into a song and dance, though, perhaps if it were without lyrics and no large group numbers I could enjoy it. But I didn't care about what others were singing right now, I was going home to rehearse some of my music pieces.

I made it home without running into anypony else. I thought I smelled something baking, but simply assumed that I was still smelling the scent from Sugarcube Corner. I opened the door and walked in, then turned to turn on the lights. I flicked up the light switch, and was startled by a suddenly shout from behind me.

"Surprise, Octavia!" cried my friend and fellow musician, Lyra Heartstrings.

I turned around in surprise, to see Lyra standing next to a table where a card, a present, and a small cake were set up. She was smiling broadly as she threw confetti into the air with the use of her magic.

"Lyra?" I asked in confusion. "Did you set up a surprise for my birthday?"

"Yep!" she replied jovially. "I though that you would want something special for your special day!"

"You didn't have to do this for me."

"Now, what kind of friend would I be if I chose to leave my friend all alone on her birthday?" She threw her hoof around my shoulder. "Come on, Octavia, don't you want to feel like you're the most important pony today?"

I smiled. "Thank you, Lyra. This was really nice of you."

"No problem! Do you want to open your present now?"

"That sounds great."

I gently tore off the wrapping paper from the gift, to reveal a long, sleek wooden box underneath. I carefully open up the box, and gasped in surprise. It was a shining new bow, with distinct golden frogs and a light aqua cord. I looked over at Lyra, who shyly hid her tail, where a small section was cut away. I happily wrapped my hooves around Lyra in a hug with a large smile.

"Oh, thank you so much, Lyra!"

"Just though you'd like something nice for your day."

I smiled even more brightly. After all, today was my birthday, and I was the center of the universe. Whether or not anypony else knew.