//------------------------------// // Chapter 8: A Hearth's Warming Story Part 2 // Story: Tiger Lily's Friendship Adventures // by Pinkie Pie Sweets //------------------------------// The three mares, and Spike are in the room continuing the story as they reach the end of the first part of the story. Twilight notice that Tiger Lily is holding a very sad look on her face, and feels like she's about ready to cry. Starlight notices this too, and asks, "What's the matter?" "Oh, it's just I can't imagine if somepony told me that I can't accomplish anything by spending time with friends and family, and having fun," Tiger Lily sadly says. "I guess Snowfall took his words too seriously," Starlight sadly adds. "I know, sometimes it's hard to deal with those kind of problems when ponies make you doubtful about some things," Twilight replies. Then Starlight asks, "So what happens next?" Twilight looks at the book to see the next part they are reading. The story takes them back to where Snowfall Frost is back in her quarter, and everything seems to be there. "Spirit? What am I supposed to…" Snowfall asks, but can see the spirit is not around anymore, and sees a giant box. Snowfall walks to the box, and wonder how something that big can get into her house. The box opens and confetti and streamers comes out, along with a large pony shadowed by dark light, and glowing white eyes. A might happily voice surrounds the room as a female voice announces, "Snowfall Frost! It is I, the Spirit of Hearth's Warming Presents!" The pony brings herself out of the shadow to reveal a pony that looks like Pinkie Pie. She is wearing a yellow coat robe, and a headset that is light blue and has different kinds of candy on it. Stepping back a little, Snowfall questionably asks, "Um, don't you mean "Present", like the time?" "No! Toys, Hearth's Warming doll…" The spirit says coming out of two different location and show Snowfall a green duck doll and an orange pony doll She then hold out a cupcake with green frosting, and happily asks, "Here, want a cupcake?" Snowfall levitates the three object with a straight look, and says, "Fine, "Presents"." "All of the pointless things ponies waste their time on," Snowfall adds as she throws the stuff away. "Oh, Snowfall, it's not what the gift is that matters, it's what the gift means!" The spirit happily says, hoping to the trash can and taking the stuff again. "It doesn't mean anything. It's just stuff!" Snowfall says otherwise. "Exactly! Sometimes a cupcake means "I love you!"" the spirit says holding a cupcake. She then shows a toy duck and says, "Or a toy means "Hi, how're you doing?"" "Sometimes a book means "Your mane looks amazing!"" The spirit adds present book, and then throws it She then grabs a green scarf wraps it around her neck, and says, "And sometimes a scarf means... Well, a scarf usually means you look cold. That one's easy/" "I don't understand anything you're saying," Snowfall replies, looking a bit confused. Just then, the spirits puffy magenta tail start to shake, making her whole body shake, making her reacts, "Whoa! Whoa!" Looking surprised, Snowfall asks, "What's happening to you?!" "My Spirit of Hearth's Warming Presents Sense is going off!" the spirit answers has her tail and back legs continues to shape She grabs hold of snowfall and happily cheers, "That means a song is coming on!" The happy spirit of presents some how flips the scene to out of Snowfall's house. She then start to push Snowfall out of her house, and make their way to the streets of Canterlot. With that, the spirit starts to sing her cheerful song. The Spirit of Presents: Take a look at everything around you All the smells that surely will astound you Open up your heart, it will surround you In the magic of Hearth's Warming Eve The spirit shows Snowfall that ponies are getting ready for the holiday, buying sweets, and items, hanging decorations, and doing other stuff for each other. The spirit then puts a wreath on her. The Spirit of Presents: The little things that make it better One pony give a dusty mare some hot chocolate with marshmallows. The Spirit of Presents: Little ponies spreading cheer Young fillies and colts are singing carols to an elderly mare. The Spirit of Presents: Give a toy, The spirit gives a filly a toy train. The Spirit of Presents: a hug, She gives a grown mare a hug The Spirit of Presents: a sweater She gives a elderly stallion a blue sweater. The Spirit of Presents: Memories that last all year The present's always filled with presents Snowfall fall tries to leave, but the spirit keep stopping her before she can blink The Spirit of Presents: Large, medium, and small The spirit then presents presents of three different sizes. The Spirit of Presents: Sometimes the most important things Aren't very big at all She then gives a young colt some tap dancing shoes, and it makes him smile. The spirit tap dances, then the colt repeats the same rhythm. Then the two ponies begin to tapdance together with smiles on their faces. The Spirit of Presents: What a party, there's so much to see here Can't believe you didn't want to be here You'd have had a blast, I guarantee here This is the spirit of Hearth's Warming Eve The Spirit of Presents: The spirit then shows Snowfall a party that Winter Lily is talking about. She can see all the joy and smiles the ponies are having. It's making her feel a bit left out on all the fun they are having. The Spirit of Presents: Cider's flowing, this is living The spirit inside having some cider in a cup. The Spirit of Presents: Come on and feel the beat She then dance on stage with glee. The Spirit of Presents: Life is better when you're giving Each time you do it feels so sweet She then appear with ponies give each other presents and putting them in a big pile of them The Spirit of Presents: The present's always filled with presents So come on, open your eyes The spirit sings as she appear at different location of the giant piles of presents. Snowfall walks at the front door to see Snow Dash and two other mares who look like Rarity and Fluttershy are talking and having fun. The Spirit of Presents: Spend time with ponies just like you And watch your spirits rise Seeing the friends talking , and other ponies talking show good cheers and what the holiday is all about. The Spirit of Presents: The present's always filled with presents Take a look around The spirit standing on top of one of them slides down on it, and lots of the small presents are passed out to each one. A large purple present with a yellow ribbon falls in front of Snowfall Frost. The Spirit of Presents: The reason for the holiday Is quite easily found Snowfall notices the present starts to shake, and the spirit pops out of it. The spirit happily jumps out and continues with her music in the middle the room. The Spirit of Presents: Yes, the reason for the holiday Is quite easily found And the reason is to be with your friends! After the spirit finish singing that last part, she spreads confetti and streamers all over the room. In the reading room, Twilight happily repeats the last part of the song sounding like Pinkie, "And the reason is to be with your friends!" Twilight looks up to see Starlight showing a smug on her face, while tiger Lily giggles while covering her mouth with her hoof. "What?" Twilight asks. "You know you're doing your Pinkie Pie voice, right?" Starlight says with a smirk on her face. "No I'm not," Twilight says while her cheeks are blushing and covers her face with the book. Spike gets off of the couch as he says, "Well, I'm going to get some more hot cocoa, anypony else would like some." "Me!" The three mares call out. "Right away," Spike says with a smile. Spike then runs out of the room and is going to bring hot cocoa for everypony. Twilight walks out of the room as she shouts, "But hurry up, this is the best part!" A few minutes later, Spike comes back with a tray that has four mugs full of hot chocolate with marshmallows. Spike happily calls out, "Hot cocoa for everypony!" Twilight, Starlight, and Tiger Lily use their magic to levitate their cups to them. Spike grabs his, and sit next to Twilight. "Thank you Spike," Twilight says. "You're welcome," Spike replies. Then Starlight asks, "So what happens next?" "Yes, tell us," Tiger Lily replies, eager to know. After drinking her hot cocoa, Twilight holds the book in front of her and continues, "The party was in full swing..." The story take them in the middle of a Hearth's Warming Eve Party. Snow Dash is having a mug full of eggnog. When a pony who looks like Rarity, but wearing a nice red outfit walks into the room, who name is Merry. Another pony who looks like Fluttershy joins her, she is wearing a white dress with small pink rose buds on it, and her name is Flutterholly. She happily says, "Snowdash!" "Hey, Merry," Snow Dash replies, feeling cheerful, but not sounding like it. "Why, whatever is the matter, darling?" Merry asks. "Was it the eggnog? Oh, I knew I put in too much cinnamon!" Flutterholly says looking very worried. "Oh, no, the eggnog was awesome, Flutterholly…" Snow Dash reassures. But shows a frustrated expression as she says, "I'm just mad at somepony who was complaining about how awful Hearth's Warming Eve is." The two mares can guess who Snow Dash is talking about. "I don't suppose that pony's name starts with "Snow"?" Merry says. "And ends with "Frost"?" Flutterholly adds. Before Snow Dash can enter, they hear a knock on the door. Merry walks over to the door as she happily asks, "I wonder who that could be?" Merry uses her magic to open the door, and is happy to see Winter Lily is at the door. "Winter Lily, I see you can come to my party," Merry happily says. "Yes, but I can't stay long. I have some groceries and supplies to bring home," Winter Lily answers. "I'm guessing you're helping Snowfall with them too," Flutterholly replies. Winter Lily nods her head, and says, "Yes, I also figure since Snowfall might not come to your party, I'd figure I could at least bring her some snacks, and gifts so she won't feel left out." Outside the window, Snowfall is shocked to see her sister is doing this for her. Snow Dash says, "That's a nice thing you're doing for her, and we were just talking about her." "You're still made at her, huh?" Winter Lily asks with concern. "Yeah. She said Hearth's Warming Eve is just an excuse to party, and we would all be better off spending time working to make Equestria a better place," Snow Dash answers, and everypony hear her conversation. Everypony in the room boo after hearing that. This makes Snowfall more shocked about. However, the next thing that is going on will surprised her even more. "That's not a very nice thing to say. I'm sure Snowfall is just working hard on her magic, and wants to do what she can to help Equestria, just like the rest of us," Winter Lily says. Then Merry asks, "What does Snowfall think a better Equestria looks like?" "Ponies working hard, learning, and using their abilities for the benefit of Equestria," Snow Dash says, mimicking Snowfall. Winter Lily narrows her eyes, and bluntly says, "And that's not nice either." "I know, but you have to admit, she doesn't like Hearth's Warming Eve," Snow Dash says. "Maybe so, but I think that deep down, Snowfall still loves it, and wishes to spend more time with us," Winter Lily adds. Hearing this causes Snowfall to shed tears. Despite what Snow Dash and other ponies think of her, her sister is willing to stand up to her. Her thoughts are cut short when a snowball hits the window. She turns around to see ponies making a snowpony and throwing snowballs at each other. She then hear Merry says, "It looks like we've got everything on Snowfall's list right here," "I think a perfect Equestria looks a lot like a Hearth's Warming Eve party," Flutterholly agrees. Merry, Flutterholly, Winter Lily, and Snow Dash look out the window to see the children play. Then Merry says, "I'll go get your some snack, presents and drinks to bring to Snowfall." "Thanks Merry," Winter Lily replies. "So Winter Lily, did you finish with your special gift? Snow Dash asks. "Yes. It took three years for me to do so, but I just finished it. I really hope Snowfall like it," Winter Lily replies with a calm and sweet smile on her face. "I'll bet she'll love it. In face, despite her heating Hearth's Warming, and been busy working hard, you seem to be the only think to help keep her spirit up. I think you got a great heart," Snow Dash with with confidence. Winter Lily smiles, and says, "Thank you, Snow Dash. Hearth's Warming seems to be what Snowfall asked for, and I'm sure she'll love my present even more." Snow Dash then closes the curtains of the window so the cold can't come. Snowfall starts to shed tears after heading the whole conversation, and is starting to think she is wrong about Hearth's Warming Eve, and her sister and Snow Dash are right. The second spirit whispers to Snowfall saying, "Me too!" "Too bad it's going to be the last one ever! Ever! Ever! Ever!" The second spirit adds as her voice echos away in concern, and the scene is getting foggy and cold. Snowfall follows the spirit as she calls out in concern, "Spirit? What do you mean? What's going to happen?!" As she walks through the fog, she can't see where she is going, and is starting to get worried. Just then, she bumps into somepony in the fog which spooks her. She turns around and encounters a large figure with a horn sticking out. She is also wearing a dark cloak and is covering the body and face. Snowfall nervously asks, "Who are you? "I am the Spirit of Hearth's Warming Yet to Come," The pony figure says in a feminine yet very deep and loud voice. The spirit spread her wings that cause a blast of cold snow to come out. Snowfall covers her face feeling the cold blast. After the snow has gone away, Snowfall asks with a sheepish smile, "Are you here to show me what future Hearth's Warming Eves are like?" "No, for there are no more Hearth's Warming Eves for me to show," The third spirit answers. "Why not?" Snowfall asks. "You will succeed in erasing the holiday, as you wished," the third spirit explains reveals her face. The spirit is Princess Luna wearing a dark blue coat with black lining, with a white crescent moon on the chest. "And what happens?" Snowfall asks, growing very worried. The Spirit of the Future: I see a cold wind blowing through I see days neither fun nor free The spirit shows Snowfall the town she is living in buried in snow and cloud and snow blowing all around. Snowfall is shocked and scared to see what the future will end up being if she complete the spell. The Spirit of the Future: I see a future caused by you The spirit puts her hoof at Snowfall as she sings with a firm look. The Spirit of the Future: I see a path not meant to be Snowfall walks back in fear, but becomes spooked when a cold wind blow out of the cliff, stopping her in her track. The Spirit of the Future: The future should be filled with magic Dreams and wishes brought to life The spirit uses her magic to create an illusion of a stallion and unicorn dancing together with smiles on their faces. The Spirit of the Future: But the days ahead are dark and tragic No time for hope when all is strife The spirit then uses her magic to make the illusions disappear. She then appear at Snowfall at one side The Spirit of the Future: Whatever might have been Then appears at another side. The Spirit of the Future: All the dreams that ponies share She then walks pass Snowfall as she reveals the last part of what the future brings. The Spirit of the Future: Because of you, Snowfall Frost Now the future is a cold nightmare Just then two light blue horse like spirits fly around the area. Snowfall Frost is stunned to see the spirits and know what their true forms are. However she is having a terrible time believe what she is seeing. "Windigos?! They aren't real! It's just a little filly's story!" Snowfall explains, not believing it. "They are all too real, Snowfall, and your actions will allow them to return." The third spirit says in a serious tone. "The future of Equestria shall be bathed in a blanket of eternal snow!" The third spirit adds as she disappears into the fog and snowstorm. "No! It can't be! Snow Dash! My sister! I… I never meant for this to happen! I didn't understand! I didn't see how important Hearth's Warming Eve was!" Snowfalls says in devastation for what her actions will cause for Equestria as the windigos surrounds her. Snowfalls falls the ground as she calls out, "Please, spirit! I haven't cast the spell yet! Is there still time?!" "I'm sorry!" Snowfalls screams those last words in fear and sadness for what she will end up causing. Snowfall wakes up to see that she is not in her working room anymore. In fact, she is in her bed. She wonders how she get there. Her answer has been answer, when Winter Lily walks into the room levitating a tray with two tea cups, a bowl of sugar and cream, and a tea pot with tea inside. Winter Lily smiles, and says, "Hello Snowfall, I see you're awake. I bought us some tea." Snowfall sighs in relief, and says, "Yes, tea would be wonderful right about now." She then realizes something and asks in a panic state, What day is it?!" "It's still Hearth's Warming Eve," Winter Lily answers. She set the tea set down as she pour herself and Snowfall a cup of tea. "How are you feeling?" Winter Lily asks. Snowfall sighs sadly and answers, "Like I woke up from a nightmare. Winter Lily says, "I brought you some sweets, goodies, and presents from the party, and I brought you a present too." Winter lily then levitates her present to Snowfall Frost. Snowfall is curious and slowly opens it. When she is opens the box, Snowfall is completely shocked to see what's inside. She sees a shimmering star made of a special rock, and it sparkles like diamonds. "The northern star, but that takes years to get it in perfect condition. Not even somepony like me can do that, you need the right spell, the right rock to use, and the timing..." Snowfall says, looking stunned with a smile. "I knew you love it," Winter Lily interrupts with a smile. Snowfall start to shed tears of joy and says, "I… I love it. I really love it." "I'm glad that you love it. I know you will be busy working on your studies, and I was hoping to see if I can convince you to come to the party and…" Winter Lily explains. But Snowfall interrupts her with a smile, and says, "Actually, I would love to go to the party." Winter Lily smiles after hearing it, and the two sisters leave the house to the the Hearth's Warming Party, everypony are having a wonderful time, until they hear a knock on the door. Merry opens the door to see Winter lily again. Merry happily says, "Winter Lily, it's nice to see you back." "Thanks, but this time I have somepony else joining me today," Winter Lily happily replies. Winter Lily moves out of the way the bit to reveal SnowFall frost. Merry and Fluttershy are surprised to see her. "Oh, my," Merry shockley replies. "Snowfall Frost?" Flutterholly says looking stunned. "I was hoping I wasn't too late for the party? I brought gifts," Snowfall sheepily replies, levitating a bunch of presents. Winter Lily giggles, and says as she levitates her own bunch, "SnowFall insiste we do some last minute shopping, and I brought presents too." Snowfall flies by with her drink, she spits it out when she sees Winter Lily with Snowfall. She asks looking shocked, "Boss?! Winter Lily and Snowfall walks into the party, as Snowfall says, "I was wrong earlier, about Hearth's Warming Eve. It's not all about singing and presents. The singing and presents are all about celebrating the ponies in our lives. The ponies we should listen to more often: our friends." Snowfall levitates a present for Snowfall "Wow," Snow Dash says looking amazed, and then opens her present. She sees a bottle of purple liquid that has a toenail of a dragon on the label. "Dragon toenail? Uh... thanks?" Snow Dash says looking a bit confused, but let's out a smile. "I was in a hurry. I'll do better next time," Snowfall says, feeling a bit embarrassed. "Ha. You kidding? No one's ever given me dragon toenail before! It's awesome!" Snow Dash says in excitement, loving her present. Snowfall then makes a smug look on her face, and says, "And I think you know about Winter Lily's present, didn't you?" "I'm guessing she gave you her present huh," Snow Dash suspect. "Yes, and I love it," Snowfall answers, then hugs her sister. Then Snow Dash says, "Now come get some eggnog!" With that, snowfall, Winter Lily, and everypony else start to enjoy the Hearth's Warming Eve Party, and Snowfall loves the holiday now. "And from then on, it was always said of all the Hearth's Warming Eve celebrations, Snowfall's was the Hearth's Warmingest," Twilight narrates. "The end," Twilight adds with a smile, and closes the book. "That was a very nice story," Tiger Lily happily says. "Yeah, it sure was," Starlight agrees. "I'm glad you two love the story," Twilight says putting the book back on the shelf. Then Twilight says, "Spike and I are heading back to the party If you want, you two can join us." Twilight and Spike leaves the reading room so they can join the party. Tiger Lily uses her magic to levitate her egg and puts it in the buggy all nice and warm. Starlight thinks about the story, and starts to have second thoughts. As Tiger Lily is leaving to join the others, Starlight happily accompanies her. The two reach the railing to see Twilight and everypony else down stairs enjoying the party. Twilight looks up with a smile, and says, "Welcome to the party, Happy Hearth's Warming. "Happy Hearth's Warming," Starlight and Tiger Lily happily replies. Starlight and tiger Lily walk down stair to enjoy the party. They have a wonderful time with their friends, and with each other. They both open presents, have food and drinks, and sit next to the fire roasting some marshmallows making smores. Starlight and Tiger Lily are happily to spend Hearth's Warming with their friends. Later in the night, the girls have a sleepover at the castle, and are fast asleep after the party. During the time, the egg begins to show a glow, and jump a bit like the time before. The next day at Twilight's castle, everyone are in for a surprisingly awakening in the morning. "Everyone wake up!" Tiger Lily's voice shouts in shock. Everyone in the room start to wake up, to see that Tiger Lily is looking surprised. "What is it Tiger Lily?" Twilight asks. "It's seven in the morning, why are you waking us up?" Spike asks with a yawn. Tiger Lily looks surprisingly says, "It's my egg!" Tiger Lily then show the girls, and Spike the egg. They are surprised to see the egg is glowing and is jiggling around. "It's been moving around and it's starting to glow," Tiger Lily explains. The girls circle around to see the egg keep jiggling and flas glows every few seconds. Just then the jiggling stop, and is starting to crack. Starlight says looking stunned, "It's… it's hatching!" The egg cracks all over, and the glow becomes brighter. Just then the egg breaks, and the glow disappear. The baby dragon has finally been born. The little dragon is a beautiful white color scales with light ice blue spikes, and stomach. She has white wings with light blue on the inside, and gold marking of a snowdrop on it's forehead. The newborn dragon is pure and white as snow.