//------------------------------// // Chapter 2: Another Sunny Day // Story: Sins of Equestria // by Dr.Shiny //------------------------------// The sun rose over the horizon to light up a small town. Its citizens wake up an greet one another. The stores open up, the young head off to school, and the birds chirp away. One citizen opens her door, gives a yawn, and looks on to what a beautiful day it is. “Spike!” she called out, “ It's time to go over to Rarity's.” “Hold on Twilight, I just want to find my best tie.” said Spike searching though his ties. He finds a blue one and asks Twilight, “ You think she will like my blue one or my green one, or how bout my red one?” “Spike, its not like your deciding the fate of the galaxy here. Just pick one and go, otherwise we'll be behind schedule.” said Twilight. Spike grunted for a bit, then he decided to pick the green one. He then jumped on Twilight's back. Twilight trotted though Ponyville, until she was stopped by Pinkie Pie. Pinkie jumped in front of her. “ Hi Pinkie,” said Twilight “Twilight, have you seen the new ponies in town!?” said Pinkie with a jitter. “No, I haven't Pinkie,” replied Twilight. “You should go see them, they are a bunch of unicorns just like you! I have to go throw them a party! Will you be there?” said Pinkie. “I'll go stop by them then.” said Twilight. Pinkie ran off to Sugarcube Corner to prepare for the party. Twilight walked over to where unicorns have set up. When she got there, there was a huge crowed of ponies. Spike suggested that they should come back after they go to Rarity's, but Twilight wanted to see these unicorns. She read about them in one of her many history books in the library. She knows the unicorns must be from the East Canal for a few reasons: 1. They are almost never seen past the Razortooth River. 2. Whenever they are past they Razortooth River they sell the best magic items. 3. Everypony wants those items. She has also read about their history that they have a temple that contains something of knowledge. She hopes that they will allow her to go to the temple and see it. To her these ponies are like Rainbow Dash's Wonderbolts. She weaves through the crowed the best she could. She could see them in their purple robes, trimmed with various colors, each signifying ranks. She saw blue which meant a peon, red for students, yellow for teachers, and there she saw the mare with gold. Gold signified a grandmaster. If there is one pony she had to talk to it was her. The mare had strange markings on her robe, and the markings were on their wagons too. Twilight tried her best to get close, but she was getting shoved by other ponies. She kept trying until she figured she try another time. Weaving out of the crowed, she had her head down because she felt disappointed. She let out a sigh, and she bumped into something. “I'm sorry!” she quickly yelped. She looked at who she bumped into. It was a light brown coat unicorn, she had a red jewel necklace around her neck and wore a red hood. The mare look aged as she got back up on her feet. She looked at Twilight with a scorn look. “That's okay dearie,” she said calmly dropping her look,”you were just not paying attention” “It was my bad, I'm just down at the moment,” said Twilight “Why is that?” the mare asked. Twilight looked over to the crowed, “I just didn't get to see the unicorns from the East. I wanted to ask them some questions, and buy some of their magic objects.” “If you want some magic objects, I have many for sale in my wagon. Some of them are just as good as what those unicorns have,” said the mare, “ If you want to stop by it would please my old heart.” “I'll certainly come by, but let me first find my friend Spike,” said Twilight,”SPIKE!” She looked though the crowed for the little purple dragon. She immediately jolted when she saw him run out of the crowed. “Jeez Twilight, thanks for leaving me in there.” said Spike. “I'm sorry Spike, but I'm going to see what this unicorn's store, so you can just go straight to Rarity's.” replied Twilight. “Fine. Are you going to be there after you're done looking.” said Spike. “I promise Spike,” said Twilight. Spike walked towards Rarity's house, leaving Twilight to see what the old mare had for sale. The old mare took her to the wagon, and they both walked inside. Twilight was instantly amazed. She felt like a filly in a candy store. There was some very old looking books that could contain history, or ancient magic spells. There were some old robes that looked like they would fit a really tall pony. Magical wands and scepters decorated the shelves. Then something caught her eye. She looked at a table and there sat a large stone. Broken in a few pieces, and it was so dark, she could see the reflection of everything in it. She put her face close to it and saw her reflection. Next she picked up one of the shards and accidentally cuts herself. She lets you a little yelp, and the old mare come right to her. “Awww, poor thing cut herself. Don't worry I have something to wrap it up in.” the old mare said. She wrapped up the cut. Twilight asked,”Is there a story behind that stone?” “It once had great power inside it. I saw it when it was all one piece.” “Why did it break?” “If fell from a great height. Fools shoved it right off with the man who was carrying it. I was able to find the stone as it is now, but I never found the man.” she said with a tear dropping from her eye. “What is a man?” asked Twilight. The mare sniffled, and between sniffs she said,”I'm sorry...I meant stallion...I travel around much...many different pony languages.” “Interesting. Was this stallion very important to you?” Twilight asked. “He was. He was the father of my first daughter.” said the mare. “How many children did you have?” “Two...just two. If I have one great regret is that I was never there to raise both of them.” “Was he able to raise them?” “My second daughter never knew who he was. Her life will be much better not knowing. However my first daughter learned who he was, and she w-w-wa-a-a...” at that moment the mare broke down in tears. Twilight watched for a moment, and then she gave her a hug. “That must be horrible thing to think about.” said Twilight. “I mostly want to forget about what happened that day. I have to thank you Twilight, I haven't been able to really talk to anyone about anything.” said the old mare. “I'm glad hear your story,” said Twilight,” I'd love to stay longer, but I do have to get to my friend Rarity. I'll stop by soon though.” “You're welcome anytime,” said the mare. Twilight was just out the door, when she turned around and asked,” Oh before I go, can I know your name?” “My name is Adria.” “Thank you Adira,” As Twilight left for Rarity's. The piece of stone on the table that had her blood on it, emitted a small glow, and some smoke.