//------------------------------// // Season 1: Episode 5 - A Griffon & A Filly // Story: My Little Pony: When Friendship Shimmers - Reboot // by RobtheMorpherPony //------------------------------// Sunset, Twilight, Spike, Ray, and Sweetie Belle were currently going around Ponyville market. "I'm glad we managed to stop Spike's hiccups. Though, I don't know if I approve of Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie swapping your ink for a bottle of vanishing ink." Sunset said. "Especially since you were doing an experiment; that could've ended a whole lot worse." She added. "Honestly Sunset, I got a chuckle out of it. Besides, they couldn't have known about my experiment." Twilight said. "You have to agree: It is kind of funny they managed to sneak that past me." She added. Sunset couldn't help but chuckle. "Okay, fair point." Sunset said, smiling. That was when they spotted Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie coming out of the post office. "OH MY GOSH!" Rainbow Dash said. "I can't believe this!" She added. "Hmm? Is this another prank?" Pinkie Pie asked. "No, but it's better than a prank: An old friend of mine is coming to see me. I haven't seen her since I dropped out of flight school to try and find Fluttershy." Rainbow Dash said. "What's this about an old friend?" Sunset asked. "She's actually also Fluttershy's friend. She understood what I wanted to do more than any pony." Rainbow Dash said. "It's too bad that I couldn't really communicate with her since." She added. "Why? Do you know where she lives?" Twilight asked. "I do. But that place doesn't currently do mail." Rainbow Dash said. "Still, I can't wait for you all to meet her tomorrow." She added. "Oooooo! I can't wait! I get to plan a 'Welcome to Ponyville Party' for your friend ahead of time! Yay! Best day ever!" Pinkie Pie said before rushing off. "...Well you just made Pinkie Pie's day." Ray said. Pinkie Pie rushed back. "Whoops, I forgot to ask: What's your friend's name?" Pinkie Pie asked. "Her name's Gilda. She may be different from you and I, but she's still a friend of mine." Rainbow Dash said. "Okie Dokie Lokie!" Pinkie Pie said before rushing back off. "Back up, is Gilda a dragon perhaps?" Sweetie Belle asked. "Nope." Rainbow Dash said. "Even if I'd love a dragon friend, I don't know if there are others besides Spike & Ray that are around my age." She added. "...Well, if it's not a dragon, then what is Gilda? A fellow Pegasus?" Spike asked. "Well, she's not a Pegasus, but she can fly." Rainbow Dash said. "Okay, now I'm lost. Unless Gilda is an Alicorn; which I seriously doubt; then I can't think of anything besides Pegasi and Dragons who can--" Sunset started. "She's a Griffon, isn't she?" Twilight asked. "...Wait one of those? But last I checked; they don't like ponies that much. Ponyville used to be a part of Griffon territory if I remember correct." Sunset said. "Gilda's different. Besides, not all Griffons hate ponies. And like I said, Gilda is different." Rainbow Dash said. "Well, I suppose I can always be corrected." Sunset said. The next day, sure enough, a Griffon had arrived to Ponyville. Rainbow Dash eagerly greeted her friend. "What's up Gilda?" Rainbow Dash asked the Griffon. "Heh, you know what's up, Rainbow." Gilda said. The two had their wings smack against each other. "Nothing but air!" The two said at the same time. "I guess I can be proven wrong sometimes." Sunset said, coming up to the pair. "Heh, are you one of them unicorns I've heard about?" Gilda asked. "Yeah. My name is Sunset Shimmer." Sunset said. "Heh, yeah I can tell. You've got spunk." Gilda said. "Hi Gilda." Fluttershy said. "GAH!" Gilda said, suddenly going up into the air. "FLUTTERSHY, HOW DO YOU ALWAYS SPOOK ME?!" Gilda asked. "Oh. I'm sorry." Fluttershy said. "Nah, it's okay." Gilda said before landing, and ruffling Fluttershy's mane. "It's good to see some things don't change." The griffon said. "Oh. Thank you." Fluttershy said. "Eeek! It's going to take me a bit to fix Fluttershy's mane." Rarity said. "Rarity, why do you always have to be so dramatic?" Rainbow Dash asked. "Heh, it's cool. Every pony has something they like right?" Gilda asked. "...Okay I was very wrong..." Sunset said. "I can't wait for you to meet the others. Especially Pinkie Pie. She's set up a 'Welcome to Ponyville Party' just for you." Rainbow Dash. "One of the things about Ponyville, is that if your new in town, Pinkie Pie WILL throw you a welcome party." She added. "It's true. She did that to me and Twilight. She, Spike, Ray, and even Sweetie Belle are all at the party." Sunset said. "So is Applejack." Fluttershy said. "I can't wait to meet them all." Gilda said. While there was some pranks at the party set up, Gilda just couldn't help but laugh at them. As did every pony else. Sunset meanwhile, was writing a letter to send to Princess Celestia for later that night. Dear Princess Celesta, Today I found out that sometimes, there can be exceptions to the norm. I know Griffons to be usually unfriendly to other ponies, but Gilda the Griffon has shown me that some times, there are those of their own species who are an outcast because they are actually not like the others of their own species. It just goes to show that you can manage to find friendship with even the most unlikely of creatures, as no matter what they might look like on the outside, they can be just as friendly on the inside. Your faithful student, Sunset Shimmer "And done, time to--" Sunset was about to join the party, when she noticed a lone pink earth pony filly in the corner. "Hi there, what's your name?" She asked. "D-Diamond Tiara..." The filly said. Sunset could see why she was sad right now: She didn't have a cutie mark.