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// Chapter 3 - A Savior 
// Story: Saving Whitespot 
// by ACPictures 
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At Ponyville schoolhouse, dozens of fillies are playing in the playground. Whitespot is hopping, spinning, and balancing on a rail as Thistle is watching her. Thistle encourages Whitespot to keep it up because Whitespot is getting better and better. Thistle gives her a cheer.

“Don’t you think I could win and beat the record in the competition?” asks Whitespot.

“Of course, you will,” said Thistle, “I mean, you can create fantastic moves. Entering the competition is your chance to prove yourself and face your fears with great courage.”

As Whitespot balances herself with her wings, she sees that Twisty Light is practicing her moves too. Twisty Light begins to have more efficiency and experience better than ever. Whitespot looks a little nervous as her body is trembling.

“Don’t worry. Your nervousness will go away once you dare to pursue your fears.”

Whitespot begins to feel a little better.





During class in Ponyville schoolhouse, Whitespot is being picked on and bothered by Twisty Light and her friends. They make fun of her. Every time they do that, they have avoided getting into trouble, because the teacher does not see it. Whitespot looks down, trying to make the embarrassment and sadness go away.

After class, the fillies exit out of the schoolhouse. As she walks out, Whitespot is immediately interfered by Twisty Light and her friends.

“Look who it is, girls, a broad pony with no spot on her. I mean, what kind of a name is that--how is that your name? It should be Blankey,” said malicious Twisty Light.

“My name's Whitespot.”

“Whatever,” ignored Twisty Light.

“Take a quick moment, runt. You think you can beat me in the competition? Please, ever since you came here, you were weak and hopeless. Now, I see that you're improving, but still stupid. Just like a lame filly who lacks the ability to stand.”

Twisty Light tells Whitespot terrible things, which makes her lose confidence. Whitespot begins to feel a little nervous and timid. Twisty Light and her friends start teasing her, and Whitespot is upset.

Then, out of nowhere, an orange Pegasus filly with a purple mane and tail steps in from the bush. It is Scootaloo. She is one of the members of the Cutie Mark Crusaders. She stands in front of Whitespot as a defense.

“Leave her alone!”

“Oh, look. It’s just a scoot,” said Twisty Light.

“They don’t call me Scootaloo for nothing! Try to touch one hoof on her, and I will pulverize you!”

The girls laugh. “Serves you right! Come on, girls, let’s beat.” They walk around Scootaloo as they bump onto Scootaloo's shoulder without bumping Whitespot.

“See you in the competition, Blankey.” 

Scootaloo steps in and says, “I said, ‘move’!” Twisty Light walks out, giving Scootaloo and Whitespot a malicious look. 

Scootaloo goes to Whitespot, reaches out of her hoof, and says, “You all right, friend?”

Whitespot looks shy. She grabs her hoof, and Scootaloo lifts her. Whitespot nods silently. 

“Don’t let yourself be troubled by those ponies, only you can do your best.” Scootaloo walks off while Whitespot looks stunned.





That night at Whitespot's house, Whitespot is resting on her bed looking at the cloudy ceiling. She seems quiet and a little concerned. She is thinking of the filly who saved her from Twisty Light.

She wonders, “That filly who saved me. Why would she do that? I should stand up for myself, but…”

She hesitates. She yawns, begins to snuggle on her bed, and shuts her eyes slowly.

The next morning is the day that changes her whole life forever.