Last night Luna and now Tia. There really was nothing worse than this in the world. The only thing that gave Opaline hope was that she would soon have a cutie mark. But... there really wasn't a more special talent than controlling the moon and the sun, right? So who was she supposed to be? And why was an Alcorn born?
That morning, the bright sun slowly came out with Tia's horn and placed itself in the sky and shone brightly. Opaline looked at the sky from the window of the room. How ridiculous! Why do they have to control the moon and the sun when this is the work of professional sorcerers? Of course, Opaline knew that they were getting weaker day by day and it was becoming more difficult to do this. The weather of Florida, once so carefully crafted and controlled, was gradually beginning to change. Sure, the seasons were still there, but little by little, they were starting to feel... off. A summer day that was a little bit too cold, a winter evening that was a little too warm, everything was slowly falling out of place.
Soon the breakfast bell rang and Opaline didn't want to miss her favorite breakfast this time so she ran to the dining room. was then her eyes fell on Marta, who was talking to the birch-colored unicorn. She got curious and listened to their conversation behind the pillar near the dining room.
Martha looked at the unicorn and sighed, "So... you want our Alcorns, right? 》 The ash-colored unicorn replied with a serious and dry tone, "Just the two of them. Moon and Sun Controllers. 》
" But... what about Opaline? 》 Marta asked.
"Only the controllers. That little purple elk is still too young. Can't" replied the unicorn.
Marta thought, Opaline was Marta's favorite pony, and Marta wanted Opaline to have some friends and be happy, but it didn't seem like it was happening at the moment.
"Very well. We will talk to the manager here and you will also spend a temporary period so that we can make sure that they or you are comfortable. Please tell us your details. 》
Purple Alcorn came out from behind the pillar, she didn't care much about food anymore Tia and Luna were supposed to have a family but she...
Why was everything so difficult? Opaline didn't know the answer to this question and felt something strange inside her, a strange and special light, a spark that gave her hope and made her more hopeful.
Opaline ran to the dining room and this time she treated herself to all the food she liked.
It was really interesting that her favorite dishes hadn't run out that day, and even more interesting, there was still no one in the dining room. I mean... the talent of these two elkhorns was so special that it had attracted the attention of the ponies of the Florida orphanage? Opaline preferred to enjoy eating for now and later to think about these suspicious sisters who gave her a strange feeling. But why did Opaline feel like she was facing strange and rare creatures every time she saw these two people? And did she feel uncomfortable? Maybe it should be called jealousy, but...no, there was something else that Opaline felt even inside herself, but weaker and with less charm.
In the afternoon, Tia took the sun to the middle of the sky and then the same unicorn Tusi took her and Luna with him to start the first courses.
This matter bothered Opaline a little and made her feel more jealous towards Tia and Luna. Opaline muttered, "Royal Sisters." Opaline paused for a moment, did she really say "Royal Sisters? But why? Why did such a thing occur to her? I mean, they might be the future rulers of Equestria? But then she would have to tell them." The government was helping because it was an Alcorn, just like Tia and Luna.
Opaline left the dining room, it was strangely quiet that day and this gave Opaline a chance to visit the library and read her favorite books. Books were Opaline's only friends and she always enjoyed reading them.
The book chosen that day was a book about a pony that had a strange power, the little pony was a pegasus with the ability to teleport and produce a shield, and this ability made it very different and had no friends until one day it transformed itself into a unicorn. He brought and secretly helped people by using his talent. It got to the point where he forgot that a Pegasus was born and... Opaline was engrossed in reading a book when a voice was heard behind him.
"Hey. What are you reading?" Blue Alcorn was standing behind Opaline and watching her.
Opaline sighed and answered:
"Hello Luna. The novel book. It's called Pegahorn . Do you like reading books?"
Luna answered: "Yes. But I like to read stories more. Humorous and...exciting stories. What about you?"
:" I love the genre of mystery and adventure. Humor is also good. But most of all I love astronomy."
: "Great. I am Alcorn of the Moon and Tia is the Sun. Maybe you are Alcorn of the Earth. Or maybe the rest of the stars or...anything else."
Opaline stared at Luna, she was the only person who had visited her in these two days. Even Marta has been spending less time with Opaline recently. So this Opaline got ready to ask what was on her mind.
: "Luna, you... you and Tia.. are going to go, aren't you? So why are you messing around so much since yesterday?" Luna looked around, then wrapped her pillow around Opaline and answered: "Well... you're a friend." . Isn't it? A secret friend.》 This was really strange. Tia and Luna were the most popular ponies of Florida and maybe Skyros. Every day a large number of ponies gathered around them and... Opaline didn't wait and asked: "But why me? You have a very friends. Right? All those ponies who They are looking for you and Tia all day long... your friend.》 There was a loud laughter in the library.
:" Oh no Opaline. No. They're just fans. They're more of a pest than a friend. They hang around you but they're not friends. They hang out with you and talk to you but they're not friendly. They might seem like they love you and care about you. But they only love to be seen. They only follow you for themselves and soon forget you. A real friend is the one who is with you until the end, even in the worst times. You know, I don't count the fans on my head either.》
These words had a new and strange feeling for Opaline, a feeling that could not be easily understood.
Opaline never had any friends.
: "Opaline. You are having a vigil tonight. Come join us, it will be fun." The little blue elkhorn looked at Opaline for the last time and left the library, and the strange feeling and mysterious spark was activated in Opaline's being again.
Opalin sighed and opened his book, almost to the end of the story.
About ten minutes later, she caught Opalin's eye right on the last pages of the poetry book.
.
be yourself. Don't be like anyone else.
love yourself
Come and don't role play. Be yourself in front of me
Come and show your true self and be a warrior.
Be yourself. Be who you are.
with all your sadness
be yourself .
Be who you are.
just be yourself And wait for his miracle.
No matter what you are, I will stay by your side forever.
It was the first time Opaline read and even heard this poem, but as if... this poem had something in it. A... a warning or advice for... the future. The future of Opaline. Opaline got up and went out of the library. It was almost lunch time and Opalin wanted to prove herself. This time she should win the food fight. She will win.
The tables were turned upside down on the floor of the dining hall and the ponies were behind or under them. Each trench table was at least 2 ponies and each pony had 10 hits.
Each table had to throw sour cream yogurt at the nearest table, and the loser was responsible for cleaning up all of Skyros.
Opaline had never won these games, but she wasn't a loser either, she was borderline between a winner and a loser. Opaline was usually placed in the table of neutral groups and even in the games she was out of place. But she had to win. The winner of the "Mima" games was allowed to use the book house without permission for two weeks and was also allowed to eat any food she wanted. This was considered a dream and maybe even a small popularity for Opaline, of course, she had to defeat Sue Knight first. The permanent winner of Mima games. Sophia Emilia Knight, known as Sue, was the all-time winner of the Mima Games and all the Florida Games. She was considered one of Florida's favorites and was also adopted by the mayor two weeks ago and became Sofia Emilia. But still at the orphanage in Skyros (of course only on weekends). lived .
Opaline knew how to beat Sue and it was thanks to the book that day and Luna's words.
Opaline took a deep breath and ran to the dining room.
This is not possible. No . No . Nah I always win, don't I? Isn't it Star? 》
Her voice could be heard even from the farthest street of the city. Sophia had finally lost in Mima's games. Thanks to Opaline.
But it was not Opaline who had won. It was Tia. The whole story was that...
It was the end of the war and Su's team was weakened and had no chance to win. Opaline was ahead of all the groups and could defeat Team Su with one shot to become MIMA's champion for the first time. But... a feeling inside Opalin prevented this, she looked at Luna and told her with her body to give space.
Opaline's last shot went to Tia and Luna's table, and Tia's toast was neutralized, and all of Opalin's points went to Tia and Luna.
:"Congratulations. The winner of this round of the official Florida Orphanage games, Luna and Tia. Cheers. Of course, for the first time, we almost saw our third elkhorn Opaline Arcana win. Cheers again...》
The party lasted for two hours, but Opaline preferred to prepare herself for the night's party and get some rest. She always repeats the song his mother sings to him or Marta sings it to him. This song was the only thing Opaline remembered from her mother. A song that was something like this:
like clouds
like rain
in my heart...
like the sun
in your heart...
those corners
like a memory
like a dream
Your beat in my heart
Like a memory, a corner of my heart.
This is a memory in my heart.
Reviewing this song, Opaline remembered something, the poem she had read in that book that day... her writing style was really similar to this song and even her singing style.
And Marta too... The strange thing was that Opaline repeated the poem in the style that Marta read to her, but this style of reading these words was much more familiar, really familiar.
All the Florida ponies were gathered around a big warm fire under the stars, this was one of the orphanage's annual camps. Opaline was sitting in a corner and thinking about what had happened: first that book, Mima war, Martha's disappearance, Tia and Luna's adoption and most importantly becoming friends with Luna. All these special and strange events did not make sense in one day, and there must have been a reason for wanting Opaline to discover it, and this was what the spark inside told her.
Exactly an hour later, after all the Skyros ponies had gone to their rooms, Opaline returned to the campfire. The ashes of the fire were still warm, and small bright lights were visible on the woods.
But something It was her feeling that had drawn Opaline to the fire. The feeling she had when she was near the fire, being strong and excited and happy. A feeling that Opaline could describe with only one thing, the feeling of being herself. Being her true self.
Next part: fire mark