Dear Diary,
It has been such a long time since I have written in one of these. I actually needed to get a fresh new one just because I couldn't find my old one. I need this to get my thoughts out though.
Gosh, where do I even begin? I could close my eyes and remember my audition like it was only yesterday. A couple of months ago we found out the producers had no plans of continuing the show after this season which still has my head in a blur to this day. Has it really been that long already? We had so much fun the whole way through I guess somepony forgot to keep track of the time.
It was 2008 back when I was still going to magic school under Celestia as her star pupil. That part is true and I believe it's part of what gave me an edge over others in this series called Friendship is Magic. It was one of those reality TV shows that was kind of real but with a whole lot of added drama by the writers.
Even though I was a full time student I needed to find a job so I could start paying off those dang student loans. Even with my excellent scholarships, it was still not enough to pay for my tuition at the most exclusive and prestigious school in Equestria. That's when I found a flier for the casting call for the show.
I knew already they would make me travel quite a bit but that was okay since I was going to take the Summer off from school anyhow. I auditioned for the role and a week later found a letter in the mail that said they wanted to make a two part pilot with me about the Summer Sun Celebration. It was a hit and the show took off from there.
I still have glue left over around my ribs. Those alicorn wings are a b*tch to take off since they attach to my fur. Today we were recording a scene where I was flying over the whole of Canterlot while facing the latest and biggest monster of the entire series so far. I'm not sure if the director will have us finish that scene since we are being hit by budget cuts in the show's end.
I don't feel like I'm ready for the show to end yet. There is still so much creative potential we have yet to explore! The other ponies of the mane six had mixed opinions about the show's end. They seem to be more ready than me for the show to end, saying they're all partied out.
After leaving the studio, Rarity, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, and I all went to one of the fancy restaurants near the castle in Canterlot. It's an invite-only place which allows major celebrities like us a chance to be out but be swarmed by fans. Rarity was talking to us about the prospect of buying the place and expanding it out.
Rarity inspected the rooms, "It certainly is large enough for us to plan large parties."
The four ponies walked to their table which was on the patio, overhanging a steep cliff on the mountain top. Applejack sat next to Rarity and commented, "It's a shame the place is always so empty. I get that they want a safe place for famous folk like us but there's just not enough of those ponies that live 'round these parts. Nopony in Las Pegasus or Manehattan is gonna come all these way for a bite to eat."
Rarity pointed her hoof up, "And that is precisely why I am going to be the pony to reinvent this business! I'm the pony with enough capital to build more of these buildings all across Equestria!"
That was when I made my comment, "Um, Rarity. Don't you think that would have been done already by the current owners if it was a good idea? You'll most likely be losing money in the process. I don't think you would get that much business from a select few groups of ponies."
Rarity corrected me, "Twilight, you are missing the point. I want to make safe havens for us all around the world. Money is not everything."
Applejack added, "Sweet Apple Acres has become nothing but a tourist attraction. We had to hire guard ponies to keep trespassers out. It would be nice to be able to go somewhere else and be away from it all."
The room they were in was quiet, except for the distant murmuring of other ponies talking at other tables. We were out on the sunny patio but could still hear the relaxing music of the band from inside. I loved this place a lot but there was still something sitting at the bottom of my stomach that ached, keeping me from fully enjoying this moment with my friends.
Pinkie Pie finally spoke up, "Twilight, you look sad. What's wrong?"
My friends all looked at me. I could feel my ears flick back and my face get hot. I asked, "What's going to happen to us once the show is over?"
Rarity and Applejack looked at each other. Applejack said, "Well... For me and Rarity we won't need to worry about doing controversial things for the sake of a contract. We can finally get married and move in together."
Rarity took Applejack's hooves in hers. She smiled, "As if anypony couldn't tell from the start that we were a pair."
Applejack laughed. She recalled, "Oh boy those writers did everything to cover that up and make us look like we hated each other! Remember that episode in the beginning with the storm where it looked like we would never get along?"
My voiced jumped, "Want to do that all again?!"
They all looked at me again. "I mean the sleep over part. Remember? In that episode we were all at the Golden Oaks Library. We could do that again but this time with Pinkie Pie too! Does that sound like fun?"
Pinkie smiled, "That does sound like fun! What do you girls think?"
The pair looked at each other. Rarity groaned, "I'm sorry you two but we actually need to get to Manehattan for an appointment..." Rarity trailed off then looked to her partner for approval.
Applejack smiled then put an arm over Rarity, pulling her closer. She said, "You can tell them, sweetheart."
Rarity smiled brightly then said, "It is for an artificial insemination!"
Pinkie and I looked at each other with confusion. I said, "An artificial hoo-ah-whatah?"
"An artificial insemination!" Rarity announced, "The process of using a donor's sample to create an embryo."
Pinkie Pie's eye grew out of her head, "Wait. Are you saying you two are..."
The couple giggled then nodded in unison. Rarity squealed then held onto Applejack, "Yep! We're going to have a baby!!!"
Applejack said, "We actually can't stay for food, the appointment is in a few hours. We just wanted to tell you both in person without having somepony listening in on us and spreading the news like wildfire."
Pinkie and I were both speechless. Rarity broke the silence, "It is something we've wanted for so long but couldn't because of the show. Now that My Little Pony is ending, we can finally do that without needing to hide it! We're finally going to be free to be together openly!"
I couldn't speak. Pinkie Pie was the first together words together. She smiled at the happy couple, "I'm happy for you two. It sounds like you are going to have a bright future ahead of you."
Rarity nodded, "Quite so! Anyways, it's been so fun but we really need to get going if we're going to catch our train. It was lovely spending time with you two!"
Applejack stood up then helped Rarity out of her seat. They said their farewells to us then went on their way to Manehattan. Pinkie Pie and I were lost for words, only staring down at the table in front of us.
My mind raced with so many different thoughts. Then my mind went blank and I looked back up to the restaraunt. I remember saying under my breath, "Everything is changing..."
Pinkie Pie could barely hear me and repeated, "Everything is changing? Is that what you said?"
My body grew heavy as I stared out to the restaurant, the tables, and the ponies around. My heart began to hurt and I couldn't think straight.
Pinkie got worried. She said, "Twilight you're crying. What's the matter?"
I wiped off my tears but more quickly well up behind my hoof. I choked up and tucked my head down. I told my friend, "I just wasn't ready for all this. You ponies mean so much to me."
Pinkie put her hoof on my arm, "It's okay, Twilight. We'll still be together after-"
"No we won't!" I interrupted her, "AJ and Rarity are going to be starting a family, Rainbow Dash is going on tour at conventions, Fluttershy is going to spend time running an animal sanctuary, and I have nothing! This show was the only thing keeping us all together and now it's going to be gone!"
I choked up and sobbed with my head under my arms. Pinkie let me cry it out a bit before saying, "You still have me, Twilight. I'm never going to leave you."
She hugged me and reminded me that we would always be best of friends. I cried it out a bit more then thanked her. She told me, "We are all busy ponies now but that doesn't mean it is over for us. We've been together on a beautiful journey for eleven years. You think that a silly show ending is going to change that?"
"Thank you, Pinkie." I wiped up some of my tears then gave her a big hug, "You've always been able to cheer me up. Thank you for everything."
She hugged me. Her hugs were as warm as cotton candy... Or maybe she just smelled like cotton candy... Wait, what is her hair made out of?
She smiled and patted me on the back, "You will always be my princess of friendship, Twilight. All of us know you took the principles of this show to heart and that's why you got the leading role! The elements of harmony might not technically be real but we will always represent them and our adventures are far from over."
"You're the best pony, Pinkie," I put my head on her shoulder.
She nuzzled me then said she wanted to spend that sleepover with me. We ate our food soon after but I can't remember what happened exactly. My mind was fixed to thinking of the friends I made over the years and trying not to worry about what was going to happen next. Pinkie was right though, I needed to get it through my head that the end of My Little Pony would not be the end of us.
We are the elements of harmony and we have spent our teenage years as well as our young adulthood together. We had made too many memories for it to just be over because a company said so. Our fanbase looked up to us and I knew they would always remain true to us. I will remain true for them. I will do everything in my power to keep the elements of harmony alive by keeping my friends close by my side.
Pinkie Pie had plans to visit family in Canterlot but promised we would do that sleepover another day. I'm going to send out letters to my friends to see who can show up next time. What mattered is that I got to spend the rest of that afternoon with that infinitely optimistic pink mare, Pinkie Pie.
I may write more into this if all goes well. For now I have a big get-together to arrange!
-Your element of Magic
Twilight Sparkle