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// Quest for Letters: Part 4 
// Story: Sofia’s Alphabet Quest 
// by Brian Sheil 
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Aboard the train, Sofia sits in a comfortable chair, next to a white unicorn with a blue mane and tail.
“Thank you for riding with me, Rarity.” Sofia said.
“You’re welcome, darling.” Rarity replied. “Besides, I have business in Manehattan anyway.”
“What business?”
“I’m heading for my newest store, Rarity for You, to prepare for a fashion event. As for your purpose, I heard from some friends of mine that the letters N, O, P, and Q were spotted.”
The train stops at Maneway Station. The passengers disembark as Rarity turns to Sofia. “Good luck, Sofia. Finding four letters of the alphabet in this metropolis won’t be easy.”
“I can handle it, Rarity.” Sofia assured.
Just as Rarity leaves, one of the baggage handling ponies was being bothered by a zigzag like turquoise critter. Sofia rushes over and grabs the critter. It changes into another letter Sofia was looking for.
“So, that beast was a letter N.” The handler said. “Thank you, miss.”
“You’re welcome.” Sofia replied. She places the N in her bag, and heads out.
Sofia soon saw the photography pony, Photo Finish, getting frustrated, and went over to help her.
“Are you all right, Photo Finish?” Sofia asked.
Photo turned, and saw the young princess. “Miss Sofia. I’m glad you’re here. I’m trying to get some good pictures of this city. But, this round red creature keeps getting in my way.”
“Round and red. Hmm. Let’s find someplace for you to take a picture. But, I’ll be hiding to nab this creature.”
Minutes later, Photo Finish has a good view of the Mare Statue. Sofia hid close by. Just then, a round red creature came to get in the picture again. But, Sofia quickly grabbed it, and Photo Finish saw the beast transform into a different object.
“What?” Photo yelped. “That beast is a letter O?”
“That’s right.” Sofia answered as she puts the O in her bag. “Now you can take pictures in peace. Bye.”
Sofia heads out as Photo Finish bids her goodbye. “Farewell, Sofia. And, thank you.”
As Sofia passes by the Manefare Hotel, she was approached by the distinguished Hoity Toity. The elegant pony approached the young princess. “Princess Sofia of Enchantia. I am so glad to see you.”
“Hello, Mr. Hoity Toity.” Sofia replied as she curtsies to him. “How can I help you?”
“Follow me. Into the hotel!”
Sofia follows Hoity Toity into the hotel as he explains the situation. “The chefs in the kitchen are having a problem with preparing dishes for a grand event.”
“How can I help?” Sofia asked.
“I heard that you’re searching for letters of the alphabet all around Equestria. I think one of them is the trouble maker.”
Entering the kitchen, Sofia sees the problem. One of the chefs struggles with what looks like a sky blue spoon like object. When the object started to look at the chef, he started to panic and dropped the critter.
Sofia rushes over and grabbed it. The critter started glowing. A minute later, Sofia exited the kitchen with Hoity Toity waiting for her.
“We’re you successful?” Hoity Toity asked. Sofia held up the object, and Hoity Toity recognized it. “Ah. That thing turned out to be a letter P.”
“That right.” Sofia replied as she places the P in her bag.
Just as Sofia left the hotel, she was approached by one of Rarity’s other friends, Coco Pummel. “I’m glad to find you, Sofia. Rarity needs you at her store.”
“I heard of that store.” Sofia figured. “It’s called ‘Rarity for You’. Right?”
“That’s right. Please, come with me. Hurry!”
Sofia followed Coco to Rarity’s store. When they went inside, they see Rarity fussing with a round yellow creature. This beast occasionally sticks it’s tongue at her.
“Sofia! I’m glad you’re here.” Rarity said with relief. “This beast just won’t leave me alone!”
“I’ll handle this, Rarity.” Sofia assured.
“Thank you, darling.”
Sofia rushes to the rescue. Quickly, she grabbed the creature, and it magically changed into another alphabet letter.
“Wow!” Coco yelped. “That was a letter Q.”
Sofia places the Q in her bag and turns to the two ponies. “Now, your troubles are over.”
“Thank you, Sofia.” Rarity said. 
Sofia and Rarity embraced each other in a hug, then the princess of Enchantia leaves. Outside the store, Sofia runs into Starlight Glimmer and her letter board.
“Hello, Sofia.” Starlight greeted.
“I figured you’d show up when I got all the letters in an area.” Sofia replied.
Sofia opened her bag. Then, using her magic, Starlight brought the letters N, O, P, and Q to her letter board. She soon transported herself, her letter board, and Sofia back to Maneway Station.
“I’ll never get used to that teleportation magic.” Sofia said.
“You aren’t the only one who said that.” Starlight replied. “Anyway, next stop for you is the Crystal Empire.”