//------------------------------// // Discoveries (updated) // Story: Forgiveness? // by Feather Guide //------------------------------// "What are you talking about I didn't say anything to Nettie?" Dolores asked. "I think one of my books may have hit Oynxs head." "Oh, then you may leave," Stormy said. "Blueberry you must organize the entire classroom as well as write the letter." "You're only making me do this because your siblings are confused and sensitive," Blueberry said. "Don't make it worse," Stormy said. "Can, we schedule an appointment?" Dolores whispered making sure Blueberry wasn't watching. "Of course, is two days from now good?" Stormy asked. "Sure," Dolores said. The next day... "We're going to learn about one of the evilest creatures to ever exist," Stormy said. "Her name was Belle." "Didn't she rip out her own heart?" Ursula asked. "Yes, she did and her twin sister saw her do it," Stormy said. Everyone except Ursula and Stormy shivered at the thought of a heart bring ripped out of someone. "Wasn't Belle known as the mother of evil?" Ursula asked. "Yes," Stormy said. "Um..." Blueberry started. "Isn't Sweetie Belle know for being a hypocrite and some of her secrets that got out?" Ursula asked side glaring at Blueberry. Everyone except Stormy stared at Ursula in confusion. "We're going to talk about this when we get home," Stormy said. "Didn't Belle make it look like her twin sister was evil because she claimed that was want was best for the world?" Ursula asked. "URSULA DASH I'M TRYING TO TEACH HERE!" Stormy yelled. "Sorry, sis," Ursula said. After school... When Yarrow, Loralei, Blueberry, and Dolores got to the cave they saw something they never thought they would ever see. "Tomorrow the four of you will start at a new school." Sweetie Belle said without looking at them. "I have an appointment with a teacher tomorrow," Dolores said. "Where would we be going?" Blueberry and Loralei asked in unison. "To Spoiled's Academy because the school you go to right now is brainwashing you and making you soft." Sweetie Belle said turning her head a little. "I heard it's the most elite boarding school for fillies," Blueberry said. "I'll give you the recipe for your meals and your headmare knows about the diet." Sweetie Belle said looking at the four of them. "We'll only see you on breaks right?" Loralei asked. "That's correct." Sweetie Belle said. "Let's pack," Blueberry said. "Dinner first then you can pack." Sweetie Belle said. "Fine," Blueberry said. Sweetie Belle levitated everyone's magic soup to them. "Where's the guard?" Loralei asked. "He's feeling ill so he's sleeping." Sweetie Belle said. "Oh, I hope he feels better," Loralei said. After dinner, the four foals went to their room to start packing and Loralei told them with authority what to pack. Suddenly her flank glowed and music notes with a blow horn cutie mark appeared. Hours later when everyone else was asleep Dolores lightly poked Yarrow. "What is it?" Yarrow whispered. "Can you come with me to find out where my teacher lives?" Dolores asked. "Sure," Yarrow said. Dolores teleported them onto a train heading toward the Crystal Empire. Once they got off they are drawn towards the castle. "State your names and your business!" Snowflake said. "I'm Dolores and this is Yarrow. I was suppose to have an appointment with my homeroom teacher but I'm going to a new school." Dolores said. "Follow me." Snowflake said pushing the doors open. The three of them entered the kitchen and Snowflake cleared her throat. "What is it?" Stormy asked. "You have a visitor." Snowflake said. "Who?" Stormy asked. "One of your students." Snowflake said. Stormy finally noticed Dolores and Yarrow. "Dolores, what are you doing here?" Stormy asked. "We found out that we're going to go to a new school tomorrow," Dolores said. "Snowy, can you and Yarrow wait near the couch?" Stormy asked "Sure." Snowflake said walking out with Yarrow. "What did you want to talk about?" Stormy asked. "I've been hiding my feelings because I'm not brave and now I'm going to go to the most elite all filly boarding school," Dolores said. "There's someone I think you and Yarrow should talk to later but first tell me more," Stormy said. "I don't want to continue living a lie, I want to be free to be myself," Dolores said. "Follow me," Stormy said. Stormy lead Dolores to the couch Yarrow was sitting on. "Snowflake, go get your aunt," Stormy said. Fluttershy flew down the stairs with Chrysalis and Cadence behind her. "No need, why do you want me?" Fluttershy asked. "We have two visitors I think you should meet," Stormy said. "Hi," Yarrow and Dolores said in unison. "Fluttershy meet Dolores and Yarrow they're you know who's foals," Stormy said. "When we got home we saw mom rip out her heart," Dolores said. "You mean she actually had one in her chest?" Fluttershy asked. "Yes, why?" Dolores asked. "If my sister had her heart back that means the impossible could've happened," Fluttershy said. "What do you mean?" Dolores asked. "You see Dolores you moms real name's Belle," Stormy said. "Seriously?" Dolores asked. "Like who we learned about in class?" "Yep," Stormy said. "I was once innocent and very forgiving but Belle ruined that belief of mind that everyone could be forgiven." "Is that why your voice sounds so cold?" Yarrow asked. "Yep," Stormy said. "What's going on?" a grayish pink pegasus foal around Dolores age asked dragging a blanket down the stairs. "Hi, Nettie," Dolores said. "Dory, what are you doing here?" Garnet asked. "I'm going to a boarding school," Dolores said. "No, you can't leave," Garnet said. "I don't want to," Dolores said. "You got to stay so that I have someone to pick on and someone to tease me back," Garnet said. "I'll miss you too." Dolores chuckled well hugging Garnet who lightly punched her in return. "We better get back before anyone wakes up," Yarrow said. "Goodbye," Fluttershy said. Dolores teleported herself and Yarrow back to the cave landing on her face. "That was too far you shouldn't have done that at once," Yarrow said. "Where have you two been?" Blueberry asked angrily "We were meeting the teacher she had an appointment with," Yarrow said. "We're heading to the train station," Blueberry said On the train... Yarrow and Dolores were already asleep. "I can't believe we're going to the most elite filly boarding school!" Blueberry said. "I don't want to be attracted to fillies," Loralei said. "I'm sure you'll find the perfect colt that will help you someday," Blueberry said. "Are you excited to meet your roommate?" Loralei asked. "Yes, are you?" Blueberry asked. "Yes, but it's going to be weird not sleeping in a cave," Loralei said. "Who's your roommate?" Blueberry asked. "Pétillante," Loralei said. "Arista," Blueberry said. "Can you please sing me a song?" "You know I would if I could," Loralei said before looking around. "Though, I guess it's safe," "Thanks," Blueberry said. "Once there was a pony who's actions were misjudged, she only tried doing what was best, fate was cruel so she pushed her dear sister away, and that foolish pony did nothing to stop the one who had needed her most. She wanted troubles to be far from her sister's mind, and be forgiven for being so blind, the years now before them, fearful and alone, she never imagined facing them on her own." Loralei sang. A magical fog was all over the train cart. Yarrow and Dolores woke up coughing. "That was beautiful," Blueberry said. "Thanks, I heard mom sing something similar," Loralei said. "Why did you sing?" Yarrow asked still coughing. "Blueberry wanted me to and no one else was awake," Loralei said. Once they were at school they went to find their rooms should that they could drop off their things. "Welcome, which one of you is Loralei?" a light purple pegasus with scarlet red eyes asked. "That would be me," Loralei said. "My name's Pétillante but you can call me Sparkleworks or Sparky if it's easier. Follow me to our room." Pétillante said. Loralei levitated her thing well walking behind Pétillante. "Are you Arista then?" Blueberry asked. "Yes, follow me I know this place better than pretty much anyone else," Arista said. "Yarrow, you're with me," Shady said running up behind them well levitating her bags. "It's nice to see a familiar face," Yarrow said. "Likewise," Shady said. Shady and Yarrow made their bed before putting their saddlebags on and leaving. "What class are you going to?" Shady asked. "I got Creative writing," "Old ponish," Umbriel said. "Etiquette and fashion," Dolores and Yarrow said in unison. "Oh no, I was put in music," Loralei said. "We should go," Blueberry said. Arista and Pétillante took Dolores and Yarrow to etiquette and fashion since they were going there anyway. "Yarrow, can you come to me?" Fleur asked. Yarrow slowly flew over to Fleur. "What is it?" Yarrow asked. "Listen this school is going to be tough for you," Fleur whispered. "What do you mean?" Yarrow asked. "I was sent to an all filly boarding school despite not fully being a filly," Fleur whispered. "Ren, I got a letter from Cyrus." a white unicorn with greyish blue eyes said. "What does it say?" Fleur asked. "He said he misses us and that he hopes we're doing well." the white unicorn said. "Thanks, Kendall. See you later." Fleur said. As Kendall walked out the rest of the class walked in and took their seats. Yarrow and Dolores sat near Arista and Pétillante. "I need to go," Dolores said bolting out of the classroom. Yarrow flew after Dolores as fast as they could in the tight uniform. "Dolores, what's wrong?" Yarrow asked. "Nothing," Dolores said. "Is it about Garnet?" Yarrow asked. "A little," Dolores said. "You can tell me anything," Yarrow said. "I'm not fully a filly," Dolores whispered. "Is there something else you want to be called by?" Yarrow asked. "Call me Douglas for now," Douglas said. "Alright, Doug let's go to class," Yarrow said. "I'm scared," Douglas said. "I'm here for you," Yarrow said. "Thanks, Yarrow," Douglas said. "No problem now let's go to class," Yarrow said. The two of them headed back to class until Douglas fainted. "What happened?" Kendall asked walking to them. "They fell down," Yarrow said. "Here let me help," Kendall said levitating Douglas. Kendall and Yarrow talked for a while before they started to head to Fleur's classroom. "Remember to dress well for the dance tomorrow. This is one of the few times that you'll get to hang around colts." Spoiled said though the intercom. "Do we have to go?" Yarrow asked. "Sadly yes," Fleur said. "Don't worry you and Doug can be with my siblings and me," Kendall said. Douglas was starting to regain consciousness. "Princess Kendall this arrived for you," Hilda said. "Thanks, Hilda but can you please not call me princess?" Kendall asked. "Of course, sorry Kenny," Hilda said. "Thanks," Kendall said. "No problem," Hilda said before leaving. "What is it?" Fleur asked. "It's from Cyrus. He says that Shooting Stars is doing great and that they were planning on asking out Firefly but they were too late." Kendall said. At dinner... "What dresses are you planning to wear?" Shady asked. "Plaid," Blueberry said. "Mine will look like music notes are falling," Loralei said. "Mine is going to be a black ruffled dress," Umbriel said. "Mine is going to look like a gray version of Umbriel's but with a bow," Shady said. "Dolores, which of your pink dresses are you going to wear?" Loralei asked. "Um...." Douglas started. "Let's finish dinner," Yarrow said. "When we're done we should head back to our dorms and study," Blueberry said. "Before the dance tomorrow, we should prepare together," Umbriel said. The next day... "I was finally able to convince Blueberry if my mane was going to be styled any way that it would be in waves," Yarrow said. "At least you don't have to wear a frilly pink dress," Douglas said. "Do you have any less frilly dresses?" Kendall asked. "Very few," Douglas said. "Loralei didn't pack the fake dress for me," Yarrow said. "I wish I could do that spell," Fleur said. "I'll be there at the dance, don't be afraid to come to me." "Ok." Yarrow and Douglas said in unison. Later... "You look wonderful," Umbriel said looking at Blueberry. "Thanks, so do you," Blueberry said. "Loralei that dress really brings out your eyes," Shady said. "Thanks, wow that dress really suits you," Loralei said. "Thanks," Shady said. "Dolores you look wonderful," Loralei said. "Where are your glasses?" Douglas asked looking at Blueberry. "They're invisible because I didn't like them with this look," Blueberry said. "Yarrow you look...." Loralei started. "Can we go now?" Yarrow asked. The six of them found Noelle and Pétillante so they followed them to the dance. Douglas and Yarrow found Kendall and walked over to them. "You two look miserable," Kendall said. "So do you." Douglas and Yarrow said in unison. "Kenny, how are you?" Earl asked. "I'm good. Just wish I wasn't called princess." Kendall said. "At least you don't have to deal with guards," Earl said. "Earl and Lux I want you to meet my two new friends. Sure you might've met them before but you need to remeet them." Kendall said. "I'm Yarrow and this is my sibling, Douglas," Yarrow said. "It's nice to remeet you two. I'm Lux but I'm fine with Lumi." Lux said. "If Earl doesn't feel right just call be El," Earl said. "Blueberry is acting strange," Shady said walking over to the five ponies. "I was told she might be having a panic attack," "Find Loralei and let her know," Yarrow said. "Where's Blueberry?" "Not far from where we entered," Shady said before leaving to find Loralei. Yarrow and Douglas went near where they entered and found Blueberry against a wall. "Blueberry, my magic is still around you," Umbriel said softly. Shady walked towards them with Loralei by her side. "Loralei you must sing," Yarrow said. "But there are too many ponies," Loralei said. "Yarrows right you need to sing to calm Blueberry down," Douglas said. "I can cast a soundproof shield around you and Blueberry," Umbriel said. "That would work thanks," Loralei said. "Ok then everyone else behind me now," Umbriel said. After she was sure everyone else was behind her Umbriel casted the soundproof spell. "Everyone feels like theirs a chance that they'll fall, everyone feels like the light is out of reach, sometimes we may give up without a fight, the bitterness and pain inside, We must face all of our fears, I'll never betray you, I'll never let you go, in the rain or the dark, I will be by your side." Loralei sang. "Thanks," Blueberry said. Loralei nodded to Umbriel and the spell was lifted. "Would you dance with me?" a brown unicorn foal with a dark gray mane asked. "Who me?" Blueberry asked. "Why of course, you're very beautiful." the brown foal said. Blueberry look around and sighed looking back at the brown unicorn. "One dance won't hurt I guess," Blueberry said. "What's your name?" "It's Rumple as in Rumplestiltskin," Rumple said. "What's your name?" "Blueberry, and..." Blueberry started. "Excuse me I need to borrow my sister," Loralei said pulling Blueberry. "What is it?" Blueberry asked. "You shouldn't dance with someone you don't like," Loralei said. "I have to dance with someone, " Blueberry said. "No, you don't," Loralei said. "Sis, are you afraid that you might disappoint mom?" "Perhaps," Blueberry said. "Sis, you won't disappoint mom just because you haven't found a colt you like yet," Loralei said. "Um, my brothers waiting for you to dance with him." a light gray unicorn foal with a pearly white mane said. "He didn't mean to make you uncomfortable." Loreleis' heart started to flutter seeing the foal in front of her. The pearly white mane and the short purple dress seemed to enchant Loralei. "Loralei, are you alright?" Blueberry asked. "Hi Loralei, my name's Pear Prue it's nice to meet you," Pearl said. "Do you want to dance?" "Um, why?" Loralei asked blushing. "We have to dance with someone it's mandatory and there are more students from our school then my brothers," Pearl said. "Oh well ok," Loralei said. Pearl dragged Loralei out on the dance floor. "Ready?" Rumple asked. "Sure," Blueberry said. "You're a great dancer," Pearl said. "Thanks," Loralei said. "Why are you wearing a dress that makes you unhappy?'" Pearl asked. "What are you talking about?' Loralei asked. "How do you not see it?' Pearl asked. "See what?" Loralei asked confused. "You have to discover that yourself," Pearl said. "I don't understand what you're talking about," Loralei said. "Just dance with me," Pearl said. "I'm sorry for making you uncomfortable it's just that I need someone to dance with," Rumple said. "Oh, that's ok," Blueberry said. When Rumple put his front hooves on Blueberry she flinched. "It's ok, I'm only doing this for the dance," Rumple said. "Can you loosen your grip?" Blueberry asked. "Sure," Rumple said even though he was barely gripping onto her. Blueberry flinched and looked into Rumple's eyes. "Can we just hold hooves well dancing?" Blueberry asked. "Of course," Rumple said now holding Blueberry's hooves. "That feels a bit better," Blueberry said. "Wow it does, I've always wanted to do this but no one lets me so I just do the dance that they want," Rumple said. Blueberry smiled the brightest smile she had ever smiled. "I have never felt like this before," Blueberry said. "Same, I think it's a squish," Rumple said. "What's that?" Blueberry asked. "I'm not good at explaining but it's basically a nonromantic crush," Rumple said. "That's possible?" Blueberry asked. "Yeah," Rumple said. "That's awesome," Blueberry said. "You know you don't have to hold on so tightly," Pearl said with a smirk. Loralei turned crimson red and loosened her grip. "Sorry I didn't notice," Loralei said. "Pearl Prudence Rich, get away from Loralei!" Spoiled said. "There are more students from our school though," Pearl said. "You will not corrupt Loralei." Spoiled said. "I wasn't," Pearl said. "Gold Digger, will you please dance with Loralei?" Spoiled asked. "How rich is she ma?" Gold Digger asked. "Her family has lots of money but have to live in a cave to keep their family safe, but her ma is kind of a ruler." Spoiled said. Gold Digger twirled Loralei around before looking at her over and whistling. "Ohh, that dress would be even better on you if it were seethrough." Gold Digger said. "That inappropriate," Pearl said. "No, it's not. You were the one being inappropriate with what you were trying to do with Loralei." Spoiled said. "Loralei, are you alright?" Blueberry asked flying over to her with Rumple walking nearby. "Yeah, I'm fine sis," Loralei said. "You don't look fine, your cheeks are crimson," Blueberry said. "Blueberry, I want you to dance with Prince Earl if he's not already dancing with someone. Rumplstikin go dance with Hilda." Spoiled said. "Who are you going to assign me with?" Pearl asked. "Go dance with Angel." Spoiled said. Gold Digger grabbed Loraleis' flank causing her to shink. "Get off her jerk!" Pearl said lighting up her horn. "Don't you dare!" Spoiled said. Pearl shot Gold Digger off of Loralei leaving a mark from the blast on Gold Diggers' side. "You're a monster and expelled," Spoiled said to Pearl said. "All I did was save Loralei," Pearl said. "She didn't need any saving now get your homosexual flank out of my school!" Spoiled yelled. "Fine, I'll pack my stuff and leave this place but I'll tell my dad and pa the reason that you expelled me is that your son's a catcaller," Pearl said before teleporting away. "Mrs. Spolied either my pa or dad will be happy that you expelled Pearl," Rumple said. "Unless you want to be expelled too, go dance with the ophan donkey." Spoiled said. "Yes ma'am," Rumple said. Spoiled smiled before leaving. Blueberry walked over to Rumple. "Sis what are you doing?" Loralei asked. Blueberry looked into Rumple's eyes and smiled. "Thank you for everything." Blueberry said. "No problem," Rumple said. They all went to who they were assigned to dance with. "Do I need to loosen my grip?" Earl asked. "Yes, please," Blueberry said. Earl loosened the grip on Blueberry and smiled awkwardly. "Is this better?" Earl asked. "Not much, can we just hold hooves well dancing?" Blueberry asked. "Sure," Earl said now holding Blueberry's hooves. "You look uncomfortable," Blueberry said. "So do you," Earl said. "Rumple taught me little about squishes, can you tell me more?" Blueberry asked. "It's basically a platonic crush for aromantics is the best way that I can explain it," Earl said. "What's aromantic?" Blueberry asked. "It just means that someone doesn't feel romantic attraction," Earl said. "That's so awesome but, why have I never heard of it before?" Blueberry asked. "Simple, because no one told you that it was ok not being attached to anyone," Earl said. After the dance in Douglas and Umbriels' room... "We need to contact mom," Loralei said. "We need to do that too," Umbriel said. Loralei summoned a bowl of magic and then added some potions to it. "I hope this works," Loralei said. Umbriel uncovered a mirror and added crystals to it. "This should work," Umbriel said after tapping on two crystals and backing up. "How are my little fillies?" Radiant Hope and Sweetie Belle asked in unison. "Good." four of the six foals said in unison. "Was there a dance?" Radiant Hope asked. "Yes, we got assigned, dance partners from the colts school," Umbriel said. "Who were the lovely colts and their parents?" Radiant Hope and Sweetie Belle asked in unison. "Gold Digger was the name was the colt I danced with he was the headmares son," Loralei said. "We were assigned, dance partners because a filly was trying to dance with me and thought that Gold Digger was being inappropriate." "What was the name of the filly?" Sweetie Belle asked angrily. "Pearl Prudence but she got expelled during the dance," Loralei said. "That's good." Sweetie Belle said. "Since Pearl Prudence got expelled I was told to dance with Angel from the Cake family," Yarrow said. "Since someone got hurt I was told to dance with Prince Lucius son of Prince Blueblood," Shady said. "I danced with Lava from the Cake family," Douglas said. "I danced with Aerglo son of Cozy Glow," Umbriel said. "I danced with Prince Earl son of Prince Blueblood," Blueberry said. "She also danced with Pear Prudence's twin brother." Loralei said. "My back hurts badly," Shady and Umbriel said in unison. Radiant Hope looked at her daughters in horror. "My forehead hurts," Yarrow said. "Your horn is coming back. When I foalnapped you I was saving you from a confused pony changeling hybrid and pegasus." Sweetie Belle said with a sigh. "I guess it's time for me to tell you about your father." Radiant Hope said with a sigh. "Really?" Shady asked. "Yep, you see your father was a Tenebrosus and his name was Schatten." Radiant Hope said. "Your Tenebrosus forms are starting to form." "Now why would an ex-healer end up with a Tenebrosus?" Sweetie Belle asked. "I'm still a healer!" Radiant Hope said before cleaning her throat. "I made it to the Shadow realm before the Crystal Empire disappeared and over the thousands of years which for me hardly felt like any I got to me Schatten."