You ladies are truly unique and special; a beacon for all, but for me another resonated more in your world.
Six of the mares looked at each other in confusion. It wasn’t one of them? Starlight, however, took a step forward and with a warm smile on her face, spoke up. “How intriguing! Would you mind telling us who it was for you then?”
Chrysalis
“Come again, Sugarcube?”
“Wait what?”
“I-I must not have heard correctly.”
Surprisingly, it was Starlight the came to the voice’s defense. “I get it, the allure of the forbidden. Something that shouldn’t be but still is so fascinating.”
Wait, you understand?
Starlight laughed. “I grew up blasting death metal in my parent’s house. I’m sure you’ve seen it, my edgily designed room. I completely get it.”
It wasn’t just the taboo of her evil, but also the desire to fill her thirst for love. Not to mention, at least for me, she was a blank slate. No past, no origin. The temptation of filling it in myself, was so exciting; a mother to her hive, a heroic message to push on, no matter how tough life gets.
Twilight scuffed at the ground with her hoof. “I guess I never saw her in that light. When you put it that way, even I can see the allure of her, especially in literature. Alright so you admire Queen Chrysalis, but what got you into watching our show?”
To be honest, my first encounter with the fandom began with some random pictures; depicting your birth, Twilight.
“You saw my...Birth? That’s uh- Something you don’t hear everyday.”
Rarity’s eyebrows raised. “Surely there was more to it, Dah-ling.”
It was quite strange for me too. Eye-catching to be sure. I don’t remember much of my first foray into the fandom, but one thing does stand out amongst all my memories. You see, I found myself staring at the most immaculate of fan art. It captivated me and upon seeing it, I was hooked, I just had to know more.
Starlight’s voice was filled with curiosity as she asked. “What was it?”
A picture, created by the artist Ziom05. It depicted Chrysalis amongst her Changeling brethren, before the redemption of the Changelings. It was done with such grace and flair; the absolute power in her eyes, her bestial authority over her kind. She knew what she wanted, and it was easy to see how passionate the artist was about the show. Upon seeing that, I just had to know why. What was it about a show featuring pastel colored ponies that could spark such emotion; such creativity? What was it that made My Little Pony so special? I had to know, to see it for myself.
“So that must mean you started watching us in the second season?”
Oh Pinkie, you and your glorious 4th wall-breaking. No, I actually started at the beginning; starting with episode one.
“Wait...Chrysalis, appeared in the finale of season two, so it couldn’t have been just her you liked about the show.”
That’s right.
“Then what was it Sugarcube?”
I desired an escape from the turmoils of life. In your world I found solace; you see, I’ve always enjoyed the realm of fantasy and RPGs. Equestria and you girls, offered the chance to *visit* such a realm and one that lived *mostly* in harmony. It was an escape from the humdrum of everyday life. It made me smile.
With a giggle and now holding a bunch of balloons from goodness knows where, in her hoof, Pinkie piped up. “It was fun.”
It really was. A party for the ages. Like every party however, the music has to stop eventually.
“Is this goodbye then?”
No, Twilight it’s not goodbye. Goodbyes are permanent. This party maybe over, but that does not mean another one is not beginning. So no, I won't say goodbye. Goodbyes are for sad endings and bitter departures. This... Is a new beginning, a new journey, a ride that never ends. Besides... There are always reboots! Until we meet again, my friends!