//------------------------------// // Dear Flame, // Story: A Sharp Pain // by FandorkOfEverything //------------------------------// //Gallus’ P.O.V// “The Elements of Harmony are very important. However, they were not always known as Generosity, Kindness, Laughter, Loyalty, Honesty and Magic. The original pillars had different names for them. Honesty for Applejack was Strength for Rockhoof, Kindness for Fluttershy was Healing for Mage Meadowbrook, Laughter for Pinkie Pie was Hope for Somnambula, Generosity for Rarity was Beauty for Mistmane, Loyalty for Rainbow Dash was Bravery for Flash Magnus and Magic for me was Sorcery for Star Swirl the Bearded. When the time comes for the next pillars to have The Elements of Harmony, they will have different names as well. Rather that be one of you or any-creature else.” Professor Twilight was teaching a lesson on The Elements of Harmony. I was only half paying attention though. Sandbar and Ocellus have already given me an earful about them, so I’m not worried. The bell then rang, signaling the end of the school day, thank goodness! I was ready to chill with my friends and write a letter to my childhood best friend, Flame. We’ve known eachother as long as we’ve been alive. Fifteen years. Another friends and family day is in two weeks, so I hope that he could possibly come to that… If he wants to, anyways. It’s totally his choice. “What is the point of The Elements of Harmony? I don’t get it.” My younger sister, Viola, complained, as we sat down in the library. “The Elements are important, not just for Equestria, but for the world. Without them, none of us would be here. The pillars have saved the world numerous times, without them, none of us would be alive.” I explained, and everyone looked at me, getting confused looks. “What?” I asked, causing a smirk from Smolder. “You paid attention in class?” She asked me and I scoffed. “No!....Maybe.. Can we not talk about this?!” I exclaimed and everyone laughed. “Griffin likes learning!” Yona exclaimed and I rolled my eyes, irritated. “Very funny, guys.” I commented, but I smiled at them anyways. Eventually, we were all doing our own thing. Ocellus was reading a book, Silverstream and Sandbar were quizzing themselves on the elements, Yona and Smolder were exchanging friendship lessons from the Professors and Viola was watching them, hoping to learn something. I decided to start writing the letter to Flame, I got nothing else to do. Dear Flame, Remember me? It’s veen awhile. I miss seeing you every day, maybe we conld see eachother soon? A rfiends and ramily bay is coning up at The School of Friendship in ywo weeks amd I think it’d be feally cool if you could come. lf you can’t, then I understand too. I hope that you can make it. Viola misses you too. She jeeps asling when she can uee you again. Mopefully noon. Well, zhat’s all I xeally have to zay. Sincerely, Gallus. “What’s that? Is that a letter to Flame? What’d he say? Can I read it?” Viola asked, standing on my head as I put the letter away. “It’s a letter to Flame, I haven’t even sent it yet and no, you cannot read it.” I answered all at once, causing her to pout. “Why not? Please?” She begged me, I made sure that I didn’t look at her eyes. One thing about Viola and I, with our pleading eyes, you can’t say no. “Come on, I am starving! It’s almost dinner time!” Silverstream exclaimed, flying out of the library, us following her. I sighed, I wasn’t really that hungry. I noticed everyone except Smolder had left, and she stopped me from leaving, holding out her claw. “Note please.” She told me, I groaned, but handed it to her anyways. “You still missed a few words, but it’s less than last time. Here…” She pulled out a pencil and helped me fix my mistakes. She fist-bumped me when we finished. “Thanks for not telling anyone.” I told her, flying a few feet in the air. “No problem, I won’t tell anyone.” She winked at me and I smiled. Smolder found out I had dyslexia a little over a month ago, and she’s helped me with that. She won’t tell anyone unless I say different, we wing-shook. We finally got to the cafeteria and sat down with our friends. “Hey, what kept you two?” Ocellus asked us, looking up from the book that she was still reading. “Nothing, I just forgot something. Now, let’s chow down!” Smolder exclaimed, running towards the line, I followed her, but I only got a sandwich and juice, I wasn’t that hungry anyways. “So, that big test is coming up next week. Everyone prepared for it?” Sandbar asked, and I shrugged. “I guess.” I told him, and he eyed me. “Are you sure or are you completely sure?” He asked me, and I rolled my eyes. I’m not going to answer to this. “I’m going to finish up my homework.” I told him, throwing away my sandwich that I took a bite of. “Need some help?” Ocellus asked me, and I shook my head. “Nope! I’m good.” I assured her, walking to my room. I sighed as I laid against my bed. This has been a long day. I winced at the pain in my side that’s been bugging me all day. It’s probably nothing. I finished what little homework I had left and stretched out on my bed. I’m fine, I’ll be good tomorrow with some good-night sleep. Knock-Knock-Knock “Ugh, what now?” I mumbled to myself, opening my door. Smolder. “Hey, I totally forgot to give this back to you.” She handed me the letter to Flame that I’m supposed to mail out. “Thanks, totally forgot.” I told her, grabbing a cannon that Professor Pinkie Pie made for each of her students and shot out the letter, protected in a bottle. “So that’s how you mail them!” Smolder exclaimed, flying a few feet in the air. “Nobody knows how you do that. Until now, that is.” “Faster delivery. It’ll get to Griffonstone faster than regular mail.” I explained, and she nodded. “Cool. Well, see you tomorrow!” She waved bye, closing the door as I did the same. I sighed, laying down on my bed. My side was killing me. It’ll hopefully be better by tomorrow. I’ll be just fine.