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// To Rarity 
// Story: Letters 
// by paxtofettel 
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Dear Rarity,

Twilight told me to do this; something about "expressing my feelings in an orderly and reserved manner." Personally, I think it's a load of baloney, considering that I'm not giving this to Ditzy anytime soon. But, she won't stop badgering me about it, so I figure, why not?

Anyways, there's something I've always been meaning to tell you; something that's been driving me crazy since I first came here years ago.

Rarity, I love you.

At first, Twilight told me that it was only a simple foalhood crush, and, for a time, I was starting to believe her. I tried to find love with other ponies; I even tried your own sister. But, I'm no longer that same baby that you knew years ago.

But, none of them could ever compare to you, my sweet. You have been in my mind ever since I first laid eyes on you before the Summer Sun Celebration. You've always been in my heart ever since you saved me from myself the day I turned into a greedy dragon.

I've always wanted to tell you what I feel, but I've been too much of a coward to do so.

And now, it's too late. You've already found love. 

So many emotions run through my head: anger, envy, despair, longing. Frankly, I have only myself to blame. I knew I should have told you sooner, maybe then I would have had a chance.

On the other claw, perhaps I was a fool to think I had a chance. It makes sense actually, a dragon with a pony? No way that could ever work.

So go, run off with that new stallion of yours. Get married, have foals, die together, I won't stop you.

But, there is only one thing I want to ask you: In the end, when all's said and done, can he really love you, like I would? Can he ever say the things I would say? Can he ever show you the tenderness I would?

That's all I have to say. I should probably burn this later.

Spike.