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// Renewal 
// Story: Flash Of A Reflection 
// by Moproblems Moharmoney 
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It was different

That was the best way Twilight could describe the Running of the Leaves. Different. On a lot of levels. 

The cheers for one. There was something alarmingly pleasant about ponies screaming her name in happiness rather than the hushed whispers she was more familiar with. Whitetail woods was a spectacular biome she'd have to study in more detail as well, an honest-to-sun Starlus beetle had flitted past during the final lap! Her friend's shocked faces were the highlight though. Whilst it wasn't exactly common knowledge, she could still run on all fours. It was just a bit puppy-ish is all, though the oncoming backache certainly added another reason to leave that little party trick at home 

"Wanna try again next year Twilight?"  Pinkie asked, abandoning Time Turner on the grounded announcer's balloon, "You only got fourth place this time!"

"I'll think about it," she chuckled.