//------------------------------// // Waiting For Hope // Story: Diamond Gold // by Super Spike //------------------------------// Diamond Gold rubbed his eyes as he woke up. He felt very exhausted and depressed over the fact that Twilight still couldn't find a spell to change him back. As he got off of his bed, he walked downstairs and into the kitchen to get some breakfast. Sitting on a chair next to the kitchen table was Filthy Rich, who put his newspaper down upon seeing Diamond Gold take a seat. "Are you okay, sweetie?" Filthy Rich asked. "Yes," Diamond Gold responded. "Just waking up." "I'm sorry to hear about what had happened yesterday." "It's okay. If I can't change back, I can still live with what I've got. I've got a family. I've got friends. I've got a lot of ponies that support me." Filthy Rich smiled. "That's the spirit, Diamond," he said. "Now finish up your breakfast. You don't want to be late for school." "You got it, Daddy," Diamond Gold responded. * * * * Once Diamond Gold entered the school grounds, Spike walked toward him. "Everything okay?" he asked. "Not really," Diamond Gold responded. "I understand what you're going through. When I was turned into a colt, I was initially overjoyed about the fact that I can stay in Ponyville forever. But then I began to have nightmares over the fact that my lifespan was shortened because I was turned into a pony. Trust me, you're not the only pony to be scared about changes. I'm sure that a lot of ponies around Equestria that have suffered changes and are going through the same problems. Diamond Gold sighed. "You know what, you're right," he said. "I need to try to stay calm and that even though I have changed into a colt, I'm still me no matter what happens." "That's the spirit, Diamond Gold," Spike said. "Now let's head inside before we're late for class." "Okay," Diamond Gold responded. As class began, Diamond Gold thought about how he was able to reconcile with the Cutie Mark Crusaders and how they were doing with their lives. Then he thought about himself and wondered what he should do to improve his relationship with the Cutie Mark Crusaders while he's waiting to be changed back, if he'll ever be. "Okay, class," Cheerilee announced. "Turn to page 48 on your Math textbooks." The students did so. As the day wore on, Diamond Gold thought about what he should do to pass the time. I hate this, he thought. I just want to be back to normal! This sucks! Once the bell rang for recess, Diamond Gold walked out of the classroom and Silver Spoon followed him. "Everything alright," she asked. "No," Diamond Gold responded. "Nothing's alright. I'm still stuck as a colt! I can't stand this anymore! I don't know if I'll ever be a filly ever again and I just want to be the pony I once was: a filly!" "Look, I understand what you're going through. But there's nothing we can do right now." "I understand that. It's just that after Twilight tried a spell on me, it didn't work. Nothing happened." "I understand. Tell you what, how about we go to Sugarcube Corner after school? We can have milkshakes." Diamond Gold sighed. "Okay," he said. "I guess it would be nice to go there. It always makes me happy to see Pinkie Pie. She's a great party planner, after all." "That's the spirit, Diamond Gold," Silver Spoon said. * * * * When the final bell rang, Diamond Gold and Silver Spoon walked out of the classroom and began walking toward Sugarcane Corner. Once they took a seat, they opened the menu to see what they wanted. "So," Pinkie Pie said, as she walked toward the table Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon were sitting on. "What can I get for you two?" "I'll have a strawberry milkshake," Diamond Gold answered. "I'll have a chocolate milkshake," Silver Spoon answered. "Coming right up," Pinkie Pie said. Pinkie Pie dashed back into the kitchen. Within three seconds, she came back with the milkshakes. "All ready!" she shouted, as she handed out the glasses to Diamond Gold and Silver Spoon. The two friends looked at Pinkie Pie as she bounced back into the kitchen. "How does she do that?" Silver Spoon questioned. "She's Pinkie Pie," Diamond Gold answered. "Anything's possible with Pinkie Pie around." "I see. So, what do you want to do after this?" "I don't know. Maybe we can hang out at my house." "Okay. What do you want to do there?" "Whatever you want to do." "Okay." Once the two of them finished their smoothies and paid the bill, they walked back to Diamond Gold's mansion, where they were greeted by Filthy Rich. "Hello," he said. "Welcome home, Diamond." "Thanks, Daddy," Diamond Gold responded, as he and Silver Spoon walked inside. The two of them walked to the living room and sat on the sofa. After finishing their homework, Silver Spoon pulled out a DVD out of her saddlebag. "So, what do you have in mind?" Diamond Gold asked Silver Spoon. "How about we watch a movie?" Silver Spoon responded. "Okay, which one?" "How about Supermare?" "Okay." Silver Spoon put the DVD into the DVD player. Right as the previews ended and the DVD reached the main menu, Spoiled Rich walked into the living room holding a big bowl of buttered popcorn. "Want some popcorn?" she asked. "Sure," Diamond Gold responded. "Very well," Spoiled Rich said, as she placed the popcorn on the table. "Just don't make a mess." The two foals dove their hooves into the pile of popcorn shortly after the movie started. They were amazed to see Supermare fight off the bad guys and save Equestria. * * * * After the movie ended, it was time for Silver Spoon to head home. "Well, I had fun," Silver Spoon said. "We should do this again sometime." "You bet," Diamond Gold responded. "I'll see you at school tomorrow," Silver Spoon said, as she walked out of the house. "Okay, bye," Diamond Gold responded. Once Silver Spoon was out of sight, Diamond Gold closed the door and walked into the kitchen and had dinner with her parents. "So, how was the movie?" Filthy Rich asked. "The movie was fun," Diamond Gold answered. "I like Supermare." "I'm glad you did, sweetie," Spoiled Rich said. "Did you finish your homework?" "I sure did," Diamond Gold answered. "Good," Spoiled Rich said. "A pony must always be responsible from whatever work he or she gets. "I know that, Mother," Diamond Gold said. "I'll always keep that in mind." The rest of dinner was quiet. Within ten minutes, dinner was finished. Diamond Gold got up from his seat. "Well, I should get to bed," he said. "I don't want to be tired tomorrow." "Goodnight, sweetie," Filthy Rich said. "Goodnight, Diamond," Spoiled Rich said. Diamond Gold walked upstairs, brushed his teeth, and climbed into bed. As he was waiting to fall asleep, several thoughts went into his mind. If it weren't for what I did during the Cutie Mark Crusader's Twilight Time, I wouldn't have been in this mess, he thought. But, if I didn't get turned into a colt, I probably wouldn't have changed. Not to mention, Mother has too. All of a sudden, an idea came right into Diamond Gold's mind. An idea that can could change him back into a filly. Zecora, he thought. She has many remedies! She might be able to help me change back!