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"A week has passed after the social gathering, everyone goes on with their daily routines. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the fillies are playing. It was another fine day in Ponyville. Then, a galloping sound passes through the streets. Starlight Glimmer rushes her way towards the Tree Castle. There, Twilight called out a meeting with her friends. Starlight barges in the middle of their discussion, panting."

I heard . . . from Fluttershy everything. . . Is it true, that Pizza pie just became a unicorn?

“They turned to Fluttershy, glaring at her as she responds with an awkward smile.”

No, no it’s ok Fluttershy, "Said Twilight, closing the door with her magic." If it’s only Starlight, it’s fine.

I-I didn’t know Rainbow . . . I mean Starlight was asking where we were the day after the social gathering, so I told her everything. . .

Well, no need to make it an issue now dear. “Rarity pulls Fluttershy’s seat for her.” It wasn’t really a secret, to begin with.

I'll say. “Applejack leans back on her seat.” Eventually everypony would notice it by now, It’s been a few days after that happened.

A week ago

"With Pinkie and Pizza pie made up. Twilight and the rest were glad. But they're more confused than relief, that Pizza pie came back as a unicorn."

Oh that? Hmmmm . . . . "Pinkie inspects Pizza pies new horn, she pauses a moment then looks back to her." Nah, I don't mind at all.

!! "Applejack pulls in Rainbow dash and stuffs her mouth with a slice of Pie."

. . . "Pinkie grabbed Pizza pie's hoof and gently smiled at her." I-I don't want to hear it . . . You don't need to explain things to me. Let's just be happy again, like we use to. . .

Pinkie . . . "Pizza pie paused and turned to her friends. They show their support, despite the confusion she caused." Ok, let's do that . . .

Good . . . "Pinkie let's go of Pizzas hoof." Now that you're back, I’m going to throw a welcome back party to my new and improved cousin!

Oh, don’t be silly cousin. This is my way of making it up to you! "Pinkie reaches into her mane and pulls out her party canon. She fires it inside and instantly decorates the whole bakery." Now c,mon everypony let's celebrate!

“They look at each other and decide to go along, for the Pie cousins' sake. Pinkie pie gives each of her friends slices of cake. While waiting, Twilight observes Pizza pie, and notices her new cutie mark is giving out a reddish glow. She rubbed her eyes and looked closely, then the glow disappeared. Suddenly Pinkie gets up to her face, blocking her view."

Uh, Nothing's wrong. "She takes the slice from Pinkie." Thanks. "She takes a bite, as she boggles over what she saw and doesn't utter a word."

Present day

I agree with Rarity. Plus I'm doing some research on it. “Twilight grabs a few books with her magic and places them on the map table.” The books I have here are close to the subject, but none of it says about gaining a unicorn horn.

Uh, obviously Applejack. It's something out of the ordinary. And we don't expect her to just admit it.

And when you said that Pinkie pie is fine with it, wouldn't that mean she knew about this?

Um, I don't think so Starlight. Pinkie pie was devastated when we got to Sugar Cube Corners.

That's right FLuttershy. "Twilight continues browsing book after book." Pinkie might just be covering for her cousin.

Well, If that’s the case, we should just ask Discord already, he’s pretty odd himself. No surprise if he's behind this.

We can’t Rainbow! “Twilight slams the book on the table.” I'm trying not to point Discord with these kinds of accusations.

Same here, Discords' the only one that can make sense of all this."Starlight looks through Twilight's books." These books won't give us a clear answer. And we can't just think that this is one of those odd days in Equestria?

Well, if ain't Discords responsible for turning Pizza pie into a unicorn, then who did?

So far, I have no clue Applejack. But we need to keep this between us, we can’t let any of our suspicions ruin their bond.

Yeah, great idea Twilight. “Rainbow dash rolls her eyes.” Keep it a secret from Pinkie pie, she wouldn’t suspect a thing. By the way, does anypony remember the last time we keep a secret from her? Anypony?

Yes, we get it. She went a little crazy talking to herself in her room, like you told us.

Well, ok. No need to know about that. "Starlight turns to Twilight." So, where are the cousins by the way?

Oh, I told Pinkie to take Pizza pie for a stroll. “Twilight puts away the book.” They’ll be here in a couple of hour-

“Pinkie and Pizza pie enter the room, carrying with them a large and steaming box.” Lookie, lookie. Cousin made us all her homemade Pizza!

“Pinkie pushed away the books and placed the box on the table. She excitedly opens it and inside, A large whole pizza freshing bake is in front of them. With its warm and steaming aroma, captures the noses of every pony present in the room. Their mouths watered, as they gazed on the melted cheese and toppings.”

“They reach in and grab a slice. They take a whip of its cheesy aroma and their mouths watered even more. They couldn't savor it any longer and take a bite. They were all greeted with a scrumptious taste, stunned by its incredible flavor. They continue eating their slices in pure joy.”

Hmmmm. . . . My goodness, this is amazing! The flavor, it's exquisite! Pizza darling, I didn’t know you could bake something this delicious?!

Got that right Rarity! Whoo whee! It’s mighty cheesy and chewy. You sure know how to mix up the flavors well Sugar Cube, right Rainbow?

Totally! This is the best Pizza I ever tasted in my whole life! Well, technically this is the second pizza, the first one was at my birthaversary, but this one takes the cake!

It's wonderful! The flavors are nothing I ever tasted. It's like a whole new cheesy experience.

I agree with Fluttershy, This is practically the best Pizza I’ve had. My compliments to the chief.

Thanks, Twilight and everyone, I’m glad you all like it. If I had some ingredients from back home, I might've batched up some of my Papa's recipes-

“As the ponies enjoy their pizzas, Starlight observes Pizza pie’s new cutie mark while talking with their friends. Curious to know, she puts down her plate and walks up to her.”

Thanks, Starlight. Maybe next time, I let Papa send me fresh ingredients and make some Mitalian cuisines.

“The Pie cousins smiled and hugged in front of Starlight. Seeing how happy the two were, Starlight walked up to them.”

“The ponies almost choked after Starlight asked Pizza pie. They were behind the pie cousins, waving at Starlight to retract her question.”

On second thought, never mind. “Starlight awkwardly smiles.” You must be tired from baking this for us.

Hehe, that's right. "She sighs in relief." It's a lot of work baking this. Maybe, I should head back and rest.

Aww . . but cousin, we just got here and I got plans for all of us this afternoon. “Pinkie pie pulls out a list from her mane. As the opens it, the list rolls out of the room and extends to the hallway.” Let’s see . . . We're going to the park, play some made-up games, watch the sunset together aaaand, we'll be making s'mores and shooting fireworks!

"Pizza's hooves suddenly wobbles, losing her balance. Pinkie reacted and caught her in time."

Yeah, I'm fine Pinkie. Just feeling a little dizzy. I kinda lost balance there for a second.

Oh . . . "Concerned, Pinkie helps Pizza pie stand up." We'll do all that some other time. Oh, There’s some medicine from Mrs. Cake-

No, it’s ok cousin. Just stay here and hang out with your friends I’ll be fine.

“She waves at Pizza pie, leaving the room. Her ears drop, worried about her cousin. The ponies noticed and were concerned. Applejack goes up to her, putting her hoof and Pinkie's shoulders.”

“She pulls Applejack's hoof off of her and walks to the castle map.” I know what you girls are thinking.

Uh, how can we not? "Rainbow dash flies on top of the table and in front of Pinkie." She's a unicorn now. It's not like a pimple that nopony would notice.

Darling, we’re not judging dear Pizza pie. We were curious, about where she got it from. Also as a unicorn myself, I find it marvelous to see your cousin being one.

Pinkie, did Pizza pie tell you how she got her horn? Surely she might have opened it up to you?

"Twilight drags Rainbow dash off the table with her magic. She pulls off her tail from Twilight and takes a seat, crossing her hoofs."

I am Rarity! “Pinkie pie pulls out a photo from her mane. It's a picture of them and Pizza pie on her first day in Ponyville.” What I said to her that night, can't just go away. Even though she tries to hide it, I can tell it's still bothering her. Where ever she got it is none of our business.

It's safe to me Starlight! As long as she's still my cousin that's all that matters! . . .

“The ponies looked at each other and were guilty of having their curiosity clouded over them. They walk up to Pinkie pie and shows their comfort.”

It’s ok Starlight. I know you don't mean it. Here. “Pinkie pie goes up to her and gives Starlight her last slice.” You can have it.

Welp, that settles it. “Rainbow dash jumps off her chair, stretching her hooves.” I don’t know about you guys but I got some napping to do. Good talk everypony. "She exits through the open window and heads to the clouds."

Looks like we could all use some time off. This conference is over, you girls can enjoy your day. “Twilight exits the room first while Spike follows behind, carrying her books.”

“The rest soon follow, leaving Starlight behind, whos still confused about earlier. Meanwhile, Pizza pie walked through the neighborhood, folding her mane over her new horn as ponies pass by. Some recognize her from the social gathering, she hears them whispering behind her. She avoids eye contact and quickly walks away. She sees a shortcut up ahead and goes in.”

That . . . Was close. . . "She taps her horn furiously, trying to get it to work." Uuuhhhgg! This stupid thing, I could've just teleported home and avoided everyone . . . But it . . . Won't . . . Work . . . When . . . I NEEDED IT! . . . . sigh . . . Why am I even hiding this? Everypony will find out soon or later . . . Then after that, they'll start judging me again. What should I do? How can I tell them without getting Princess Luna in trouble?

Θα έπρεπε να είσαι υπέροχος. (You should be greatful.)

Huh?! “An eerie voice whispers in her ear. Pizza pie got startled, and jumps off the wall.” This voice again-

Η αγαπημένη σου πριγκίπισσα δεν έχει ιδέα τι σου χάρισε. Ανησυχείς τόσο μικρά πράγματα και όμως δεν συνειδητοποιείς ότι είσαι περισσότερο από αυτό που φαντάζεσαι. (Your beloved Princess has no clue what she bestowed upon you. You worry such little things and yet not realizing you are more than what you imagine.)

"Frighten, she looks around and sees no one. The voice gets louder and louder, she covers hears but still she can hear it. The walls around here close in and her perception starts to fade. She immediately ran away, not looking back."

I don't get it. "Starlight is phasing through Ponyville, think about their meeting earlier." How can somepony magically turn to a unicorn in a single night? And none of them dare to ask either the pie cousins. Whatever it is I'll get to the bottom of it. "Her stomach growls and everyone around her heard it, she awkwardly smiles at them and walks away." Right after lunch.

“As Starlight walks through the market place, she notices Pizza pie is heading her way. She waves at Pizza pie, trying to get her attention.”

"Pizza pie ran pass Starlight and everyone. The ponies we're curious while Starlight finds it odd, and her suspicion over her grew."

“Pizza pie kept running until she reached home. She immediately walks up to her room and locks the door. Exhausted, she leans against the door panting. She looks around the room, hoping she wouldn't the voice from earlier.”

It's getting worse by the day . . . I can't take it anymore! By tomorrow, I'll go and tell Princess Luna about this, I hope she can fix this. . . . “She strokes mane and notices dust were falling off.” Uhhggg, I should wash off all this dirt first.

“Pizza pie goes to the bathroom and washes her face. She grabs a towel using her magic and dries off. She recalled, Pinkie pie said there were medicine inside their mirror cabinet, Pizza pie goes over the mirror and sees her reflection.”

Well, at least I don’t look too much like cousin Pinkie pie anymore. . "She opens her mirror cabinet, grabbing the medicine."

Η αλλαγή σας μόλις ξεκίνησε. (Your change has just begun.)

“As she closed the cabinet, her reflection change. She sees herself looking down, eyes covering her mane. As she looked closer, her refection started to move on its own. It looked up and revealing its disfigured face. Terrified, Pizza pie pushed herself away from the mirror.”

Για περισσότερα από χιλιάδες χρόνια, είμαι επιτέλους ελεύθερος! Δωρεάν να επεκταθεί, δωρεάν να γίνει ισχυρός! Εσύ μικρό μου πόνυ, θα είσαι το νέο μου σκάφος καθώς περπατώ ξανά σε αυτόν τον κόσμο! ( For more than thousands of years, I've finally free! Free to expand, free to grow powerful! You my little pony, shall be my new vessel as I walk this world again! )

“Her horn and cutie mark spout out red magic surrounding the room. She tries to stand, reaching the door but her body is slowly being consumed by her own magic.”

“With the door being the last thing she sees, the magic fully in golfed her. The room glow orange, like the night before. It illuminates brightly, visible from the window then slowly fades away as it appear.”

I'm back? "Pinkie pie just arrived home, carrying with her some backing ingredients." Cousin? I know we just baked this morning but I was super excited when you said we're going to bake your Papas' home made Pizzas. Cousin? "She walks in the kitchen seeing Mrs. Cake cleaning." Mrs. Cake have you seen cousin Pizza?

Probably taking those medicine on her dizziness. I'll go check on her right now.

Ok Pinkie. After that, I need you help with making the dough for tomorrows orders.

"Pinkie leaves her groceries and walks up the stairs to her room. As she passes the hallway, she notice the bathroom was glowing. Curious, Pinkie walk towards the bathroom and opens the door as the glow fades away. She peaked in and sees Pizza pie, getting up from the floor."

"Pizza pie then holds onto Pinkies hoof and she slowly turns to her. As she did, Pizza eerily smile to Pinkie."

~ End of chapter 12

Full Friendship's Magic #2 (A Pie's white lie)

by Reykatan

Scroll of Modesty Chapter 12: The new Pizza pie