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// Starshine's Story Time- Trixie's Apology 
// Story: What the Future May Hold 
// by DougtheLoremaster 
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Looking at her, Twilight replied: "This is about Trixie; I suppose." Starlight laughed and said, "No, no I just wished to share some delicious milk I got from Sugarcube Corners while we discussed today's lesson."
Twilight accepted the sweet, creamy delicacy and took a small sip. It truly was delicious. She smiled and said with satisfaction: "it seems Pinkie Pie has finally perfected that recipe of hers." She then used her magical horn to place the chalice on a nearby end table.
"Isn't it, though?" Starlight took a dainty sip before remarking almost casually: "who would have thought Trixie would be able to inspire Pinkie Pie in such a way?" Glancing up she witnessed Twilight looking at her and sputtering "w-what?! How in the name of Celestia's heavenly mane could Trixie possibly have helped Pinkie Pie?"
"Why not take a closer look at the milk?" Starlight suggested. "What milk? What are you-" Twilight began before noticing the chalice had completely refilled with ice cold, creamy and sweet milk. "How?" she demanded.
"it all happened three nights ago", Starlight began."we had gone to Sugarcube Corners at my request for our date." Upon seeing Twilight's stern look, Starlight rushed out, "a-anyway we were sitting there eating some cupcakes and chatting when we heard a loud clatter and a rather distraught Pinkie Pie then exiting the kitchen. I looked at Trixie, and I suggested she should attempt to help Pinkie." 
Twilight's eyebrow raised, showing her interest. Starlight continued, "You see, I had been sharing the magic of your amazing lessons with her and I thought it might be a good way to see what she had learned. Trixie then approached Pinkie and asked her what was wrong. Pinkie responded to her the milk was delicious! When Trixie asked her what was wrong with that, Pinkie let out a sob stating how boring it was." 
Starlight glanced up at her beloved mentor. Twilight was resting her chin on both of her hooves. She was clearly focused on the topic at hand, Starlight continued:"Trixie asked Pinkie why not make it pop with some magic? When Pinkie asked how Trixie showed her an interesting illusion in which she vanished her cupcake but, upon turning over the box she had used, the cupcake reappeared on the table. Pinkie was very excited about this possibility, after all, nothing is more her signature than a crazy effect. I then suggested she went to discuss the idea with Zecora. 
This morning we decided to check up on her and we found that she had indeed made such a fun idea possible. Not only that but she also declared that Trixie had truly given her a spark of inspiration. As a result, the milk before you is quite awesome as Rainbowdash would say. Each time it empties it refills itself with one of seven colors until the last color is drunk. Pinkie calls it 'The Sweet Rainbow of Friendship' and it is actually being called on par for apple cider levels of popularity, by the food critics. I managed to get a fresh gallon this morning, and I saw a reporter interviewing Pinkie for the Equestrian Gazette."
At that moment as if signaled by some timing cue only known to her, Pinkie Pie flung open the castle door and zoomed up to Twilight. She then shoved a paper in her face and exclaimed in typical Pinkie fashion: "Twilight! Did you see? Did you? I got in the paper! Look, look!"
Twilight took the paper from Pinkie and began to read: "Local earth pony makes a delicious new treat. When asked about her creation Pinkie Pie, Ponyville's resident professional party planner replied with the following: 'Trixie gave me the idea from one of her magic tricks and Zecora helped me create a special type of sugar crystal that embodied the rainbow my friends and I are! The milk cycles through the entire spectrum...' Sadly the interview got cut off here because the adorable pink partier screamed about hosting a party and being late before rushing away at breakneck speeds."
Twilight and Starlight both offered their most sincere congratulations and after promising to attend the party being thrown tomorrow, watched Pinkie leave before continuing their conversation. Starlight grinned at her beloved mentor, "maybe there is some hope for Trixie after all, wouldn't you agree?" Twilight responded: "that may be so, but-." 
Starlight interrupted Twilight: "Twilight I beg of you to hear me out. You are an amazing teacher. You went through the end of the world itself, just to help a wayward unicorn understand how friendship matters. You refused to give up on that pony, even though she outright refused your hoof in friendship. It truly is thanks to your teachings I am here right now; the proud Counselor of your school. Every day, I help other ponies and spread the knowledge you, yourself have given me."
Twilight sat quietly for a moment and spoke up: "yes, I never gave up on you because you were in need of my help. What kind of Princess of Friendship would I be if I hadn't done my best to help you when you needed me most?" Starlight's face flushed with sadness before replying:"If that's the case then why would you give up on Trixie?"
Twilight began: "what are you-" Starlight interjected; "do you realize how hard it was for her to be humble in your presence? How much of her own pride she had to swallow in order to ask your forgiveness? Can you recall another time when she ever humbled herself in such a manner?"
Realization began to appear on Twilight's face. Her eyes went wide as the entire situation dawned on her. "What have I done?", she exclaimed in horror. "I have to fix this! I need to find Trixie!" Seeing the grin on her pupil's face, she understood and said graciously:"You were right, this lesson truly did need a review. Thank you Starlight for reminding me what is really important." Starlight replied:"sometimes we all could use a review of what we have learned."
Upon hearing those words, Twilight rushed out the door to find Trixie. Starlight was in rather high spirits and very satisfied with the way the conversation had ended. She went back upstairs and drew a well deserved and sorely needed bubble bath to relax in.
Twilight raced through Ponyville, as the stars twinkled overhead until she arrived at Trixie's wagon. She knocked on the oak door and spoke: "Trixie we need to talk."  Trixie could be heard on the other side replying in a sobbing manner: "C-come in, Pr-Princess."