//------------------------------// // Decision // Story: Diamond Gold // by Super Spike //------------------------------// The night had come and gone like a flash as Diamond Gold woke up and immediately afterwards, thought about whether or not he should change back into a filly. Once he ate breakfast, he walked out of the mansion and toward Ponyville Elementary alone. As he walked there, he thought about whether or not it was a good idea to change back. Is it really a good idea? I mean, I've changed a lot. I don't know if it's a good idea to make another change. What if it backfires? Knowing that he had until he saw Zecora after class, he decided to put that thought aside and let the day pass. Once he made it in class, he sat on his seat and waited for class to begin. Within five minutes, Silver Spoon walked in and took her seat. "Everything okay?" she asked Diamond Gold. "You look sad." "I'm not sure if I can go through this," Diamond Gold answered. "Change can be difficult." "I know, but you're going to be changed back into Diamond Tiara." "I know that. I'm just scared." "Scared about what?" "That everything will change back to the way it was. Me turning back into a bully. My mother being harsh on me." "Trust me on this: switching genders doesn't change your personality. It's all up to you. You chose to become a nice pony. It was your choice and I'm glad that you made that choice. I also decided to change too so that we could all be friends and that being good feels good." "You really think so?" "Of course, Diamond Gold. I'm not lying." "Oh thanks, Silver Spoon!" The two of them hugged and within another five minutes, class began. * * * * Once the bell rang, recess began. Diamond Gold and Silver Spoon ran to the swing sets. As they swung, Tender Taps walked up to them. "Hey, Diamond Gold," he called out. "How's everything going?" Diamond Gold jumped off her swing midair. After landing, he walked up toward Tender Taps. "It's okay," Diamond Gold answered. "I guess." "Is something wrong?" "It's just...I'm going to see Zecora to hopefully change back. But I'm not sure if that's a good idea. What if I don't want to go back to being a filly. What if this transformation was a wake-up call to learn how to tolerate others regardless of whom they are?" "Hey, it's up to you. But regardless of your decision, it won't change my thoughts about you. I think you would be great either way." "You really mean that?" "Of course I do. By the way, I had fun at the river rafting trip last week. Did you?" "I sure did." "Trust me: everything is going to be fine. Just do whatever is best for you." "Thanks, Tender Taps." "You're welcome, Diamond Gold." * * * * Within a few more minutes, the bell rang and the students walked back into the classroom. As Diamond Gold took his seat, he saw the Cutie Mark Crusaders waving at him. He looked up at them. "Is there something you want to tell me?" Diamond Gold asked them. "We're just wishing you luck," Apple Bloom answered. "We want to make sure you're happy," Sweetie Belle continued. "Regardless of what happens," Scootaloo responded. "We'll always support you." "You will?" Diamond Gold responded. "Of course, Diamond Gold," Spike said, entering in the conversation. "We'll always be there for you no matter what." "Thanks, guys," Diamond Gold responded. With that said, class resumed and everyone listened to Cheerilee's lecture. * * * * Once the final bell rang, the students ran out of the classroom, happy that the weekend had arrived. Diamond Gold walked out of the classroom and toward the playground, where Spike, Silver Spoon, and the Cutie Mark Crusaders were waiting. "Are you waiting?" Silver Spoon asked. "I sure am," Diamond Gold answered. "Let's head to Zecora's hut." The six foals walked out of the playground and into the Everfree Forest. As the entered the forest, Spike began to worry. "Everything okay?" Apple Bloom asked him. "Yes, just a little scared is all," Spike answered. "What's scarin' ya?" "Just being in the Everfree Forest. It's no big deal." "Hey, we're all together. We'll be okay." "Thanks, Apple Bloom. I'm glad I'm friends with you." The six foals continued walking in the Everfree Forest. Within another ten minutes, they arrived. Diamond Gold knocked on the door. Within a few seconds, Zecora opened the door. "Welcome, come inside," she greeted the foals. "Are you hear to start the ride?" Diamond Gold shivered a bit. "Go on, it's okay," Silver Spoon assured him. "Yes," Diamond Gold answered. "Right this way," Zecora said. The six foals walked inside and followed Zecora in her hut. She brought them to her pot, which was boiling green liquids. Diamond Gold felt a bit nauseous. "Are you okay?" Spike asked him. "Yes," Diamond Gold answered. "It's just the liquid in the pot looks disgusting." "Don't worry, that liquid is just part of the potion," Zecora said. "It'll help with the motion." "Is it really going to change me back?" Diamond Gold asked. "It will," Zecora answered. "I made it up in the hills." "What did you put in it?" Scootaloo asked. "The leaves on the trees," Zecora answered, as she showed them what they look like. They were shaped like any leaf on the trees in Ponyville, except they were blue instead of green. "I had to pick out many of these." "I see," Sweetie Belle responded. "How did you grind them in the potion?" Apple Bloom asked. "The flowers that I picked in the forest, of course," Zecora answered. "It took a lot of strength to grind them by force." "That seems interesting," Silver Spoon said. "So, are you ready, Diamond Gold?" Zecora asked him. "This will help the transformation unfold." "I don't know about this," Diamond Gold answered. "What's wrong, Diamond Gold?" Silver Spoon asked. "It's just, this is it," Diamond Gold answered. "It's time for me to decide. Do I want to change back into a filly or stay as a colt for the rest of my life? Just give me a second to decide. I need to go outside and think about this." "I understand," Silver Spoon said. Diamond Gold walked outside to think about what to do. Is this really going to be a good idea? I mean, I've changed a lot since I turned into a colt. After a few seconds of thinking about the situation, he walked back inside. "So, I see you thought in a jolt," Zecora said. "Would you like to change back into a filly or stay as a colt?" Diamond Gold smiled.