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// Starlight sent me a letter... 
// Story: Letters to Cozy Glow 
// by Fluttercheer 
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Like in trance, Cozy Glow sat in the middle of her cage and stared down at a letter in her hooves. Her eyes were still red, like they had been for a couple days now, and her mane was sticking out into many directions. Instead of opening the letter, she turned and turned it in her hooves, over and over again. She went on with this for so long, that even Tirek began to wonder.
“Will you never open that letter?” Tirek asked, unable to look at the strange behavior any longer.
Cozy Glow twitched. She stopped the rotating and began to remove the envelope, with mechanical movements. Her eyes widened as she unfolded the letter. She gulped as she started reading.




Dear Cozy Glow,



it's me, Starlight. Which was probably unnecessary to say. It's not like you don't already know that from the address on the envelope... But, anyway, Apple Bloom, Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle, your friends,


Cozy Glow's eyes narrowed.


said that you want me to write you. So, here I am! I told you that you can count on me, Cozy.
And I'm surprised that you asked for me. I guess that means something pretty big has happened. I know from Moondancer that you didn't answer her letters. She thinks that you are mad again because she reminded you on Princess Luna's letter and that her friendship offer came too quick for you.


Cozy closed her eyes and sighed. She shook her head before she opened them again and continued.


Are these two things the reason why you want to hear from me? Or is it something else? I want to help you, Cozy, but there isn't much I can say if I don't know what happened.
I need you to write me back, Cozy. Then we can talk about whatever problem you have. Maybe you don't want to, but if you don't write and tell me what happened, then I won't know how I can help. So, please write me, okay?
I hope to hear from you soon, Cozy!



Yours,


Starlight




Cozy Glow sighed again, putting the letter away. “What choice do I have, Starlight?”
Being asked for it once more, Cerberus brought her paper, quill and bottle. She opened the bottle and dipped the quill into it. But as she brought it to the paper, her hoof suddenly stopped.
Cozy Glow sat and stared at the paper for many minutes before she finally started to write.