Diamond Gold stretched his legs as he woke up.
My head hurts, he thought, as he shook it off. It's probably because of what I plan on doing today.
After brushing his teeth and getting cleaned up, he walked downstairs and had some breakfast with his parents. As he finished his breakfast, he cleared his throat.
"Mother, Father," he said. "I think I know of a way to be changed back into a filly."
"Really, how?" Filthy Rich asked.
"Zecora," Diamond Gold answered.
"Wait, her?" Spoiled Rich responded. "Doesn't she live in the Everfree Forest?"
"Yes, why?" Diamond Gold asked.
"It's not safe there," Spoiled Rich answered. "The Everfree Forest has dangerous creatures, such as timberwolves."
"I agree with your mother," Filthy Rich said. "I don't know what we would do if anything were to happen to you."
"I know, Daddy," Diamond Gold responded. "There's actually a path that leads the way there. It's not very deep into the forest."
"Okay, but I want to see it myself," Filthy Rich said. "When do you plan on going there?"
"After school," Diamond Gold answered.
"Then I'll come by after school," Filthy Rich responded.
"Count me in," Spoiled Rich said.
"I understand," Diamond Gold said. "Well, I should get going. I don't want to be late for school." He grabbed his saddlebags and began walking out the door. "See you Mommy and Daddy!"
As Diamond Gold shut the door, Spoiled Rich looked at Filthy Rich in shock.
"Did he just call me, Mommy?" she asked him.
"He sure did, honey," Filthy Rich answered.
Am I really becoming a great mother toward him, Spoiled Rich thought.
* * * *
Diamond Gold walked into class right before the first bell rang. He sighed as he took a seat next to Silver Spoon.
I hope this works, Diamond Gold thought.
As class ran, Diamond Gold whispered into Silver Spoon's ear.
"Meet me at recess," Diamond Gold whispered.
"Why?" Silver Spoon asked.
"I have a plan to hopefully be changed back," Diamond Gold responded. "Tell Spike and the Cutie Mark Crusaders to join in."
"Okay," Silver Spoon responded.
The two of them turned back to their textbooks and remained quiet for the rest of the class. Once the bell rang, the two of them walked outside of class. Silver Spoon walked to the swing sets to talk to Spike and the Cutie Mark Crusaders, while Diamond Tiara waited right next to the tetherball pole. After a few minuted had passed, Silver Spoon brought whom she was told to bring to Diamond Gold.
"What is it?" Spike asked.
"I think I know of a way to be changed back into a filly," Diamond Gold answered.
"How?" Apple Bloom asked.
"Zecora," Diamond Gold answered.
"Why's that?" Sweetie Belle asked.
"I believe that she can help because she has been known to help the Elements of Harmony when they were infected by the poison joke," Diamond Gold said. "I find that a poison joke is unusual. Therefore, I believe that she might have the cure to change me back into a filly."
"So, when do you plan on going there?" Spike asked.
"After school," Diamond Gold answered. "Mom and Dad are going to wait outside of the Everfree Forest. I'm sure that it won't be long."
"I see," Silver Spoon said. "Well, can I come?"
"Of course, Silver Spoon," Diamond Gold answered.
"I'm coming, too," Apple Bloom said.
"So am I," Sweetie Belle said.
"Count me in," Spike said.
"Uh..." Scootaloo responded.
"What?" Spike responded.
"It's just," Scootaloo began. "Never mind." She sighed. "I'm in."
"Alright then," Diamond Gold said. "After school?"
"You bet!" Spike, Silver Spoon, and the Cutie Mark Crusaders all said in unison.
With that said, the foals split up to enjoy recess.
* * * *
Once the last bell rang, the six foals met up with each other at the front door.
"Are you all ready?" Diamond Gold asked.
"I am," Silver Spoon answered.
"We are," Spike and the Cutie Mark Crusaders answered.
"Cool," Diamond Gold said. "Before we go, I have something to tell you all: I don't deserve help. You all are saints to want to help me and I feel that I should be helping all of you with your problems."
"You mean how you caused a big problem with me by making fun of me for being unable to fly?" Scootaloo answered sarcastically.
"Scootaloo!" Sweetie Belle responded.
"No, she's right," Diamond Gold said. "If any of you don't want to help, I'm cool with that."
"It's okay," Scootaloo responded calmly. "I'll help. Besides, we're all in this together."
"Look," Diamond Gold said. "Even before I was turned into a colt, I've been feeling a lot of regret saying that. I know you'll be able to fly. Even if you don't, I know you'll find your way to happiness."
"You really mean that?"
"Of course I do. I'm sorry for what I said two months ago. I really want to make it up to you."
"Let's discuss about this afterwards. I'm ready to go when you are."
"Then let's go," Diamond Gold said.
As the six foals walk out of the schoolyard, they saw Diamond Gold's parents waiting outside.
"Are you all ready?" Filthy Rich asked.
"I sure am, Daddy," Diamond Gold answered.
"Well then, let's head over," Spoiled Rich said.
The eight ponies made their way toward the Everfree Forest. Once they made it to the entrance, they stopped for a few seconds.
"We'll wait right outside," Spoiled Rich said.
"If you're not back within a half hour," Filthy Rich said. "We'll come in to see if you're alright."
"Okay, Mommy and Daddy," Diamond Gold said.
With that said, the six foals walked inside the Everfree Forest and followed the path leading to Zecora's hut. As they followed the path, Sweetie Belle began to shiver.
"I hope no creature is watching us," she said nervously. "I heard that timberwolves live here."
"It's okay, Sweetie Belle," Spike said. "I'll make sure you're safe."
"You really mean that, Spike?" Sweetie Belle asked.
"Of course I mean that," Spike said. "That's what friends are for."
After about five minutes of walking inside the Everfree Forest, the six foals saw Zecora's hut ahead of him.
"We're here," Apple Bloom said.
The six foals walked to the entrance of Zecora's hut and Apple Bloom knocked on the door. Within a few seconds, Zecora answered the door.
"Hello, how may I help you?" she asked. "I see that there are six foals, instead of two."
"Hello, we need your help on something," Diamond Gold said. "You see, I was once a filly, but I was accidentally turned into a colt and I was wondering if you have any remedies that can change be back into a filly.
"I see," Zecora responded. "All of you, follow me."
The six foals walked inside and saw Zecora walk to her cauldron. They approached to her cauldron and saw her pour some herbs inside and stir them.
"What did you just put in the cauldron?" Diamond Gold asked.
"The herbs that will change you back," Zecora answered. "I found them from a pack."
"What pack?" Spike asked.
"A pack of timberwolves from the Everfree," Zecora answered. "Them, along with a swarm of bees. The bees had a lot of honey, while the timberwolves had a lot of twigs that came from the trees."
"I see," Apple Bloom said.
"How long will it take to make the cure?" Diamond Gold asked.
"Roughly twenty-four hours," Zecora answered. "Don't worry, it's not going to take as long as building a tower."
"I see," Diamond Gold responded. "Well, thanks for the help, Zecora. I'll see you tomorrow."
"Thanks for coming, my friends," Zecora responded. "Don't worry, this cure is easy to tend."
With that said, Diamond Gold, Silver Spoon, Spike, and the Cutie Mark Crusaders walked out of Zecora's hut and began heading back.
"So, are you happy about what Zecora has for you?" Silver Spoon asked Diamond Gold.
"Yes," Diamond Gold answered nervously. "But I'm not sure if I can go through with this."
"Why's that?" Apple Bloom asked.
"It's just that I have learned a lot about being a colt and that it doesn't matter who or what you are," Diamond Gold answered. "If I go back, I'm not sure if I'll still be who I am today or if I'll turn back into a brat."
"Diamond Gold, nothing's going to happen to you," Spike said. "I assure you that changing back won't change your personality."
"You really mean it?" Diamond Gold asked.
"Of course I do," Spike answered. "Now let's go home."
"Uh, okay," Diamond Gold responded nervously.
The six foals walked out of the Everfree Forest where Filthy and Spoiled Rich were still waiting.
"So, how did it go?" Filthy Rich asked Diamond Gold.
"Well, Zecora said that she making an antidote and that it will be ready by tomorrow," Diamond Gold answered his father's question. "But I'm not sure if I can go through with this."
"Why's that?" Spoiled Rich asked in a rather concerned tone.
"I just don't know if everything will be like before I was turned into a colt," Diamond Gold answered. "Change is just hard to face."
"Don't worry," Filthy Rich said. "It's all up to you."
"You have a right to be who you are," Spoiled Rich said.
"Thank you, Mommy and Daddy," Diamond Gold responded. "You're the best."
"You really mean that?" Spoiled Rich asked.
"Of course I do," Diamond Gold answered.
"Well then, I think we should all get some rest," Filthy Rich said. "Tomorrow's a big day."
"Okay, Daddy," Diamond Gold responded. He turned to the other foals. "See you all tomorrow."
"You got it," all five foals said in unison.
* * * *
After making it back home, Diamond Gold had dinner with his parents. While having dinner, he thought about what would happen tomorrow.
Will it really be worth it to change back tomorrow? Diamond Gold thought.
He decided to put his thoughts aside and resume eating. Once he was finished, he walked upstairs, brushed his teeth, and lay on his bed.
Just be calm and not let this bug me, Diamond Gold thought. I have tomorrow to decide. Tonight is a night in which I can relax.
Happy to think that he can just rest for the night, he closed his eyes and drifted to sleep within just a few minutes.