//------------------------------// // She Never Cancels A Show // Story: Boast Busters // by TheKing2001 //------------------------------// Derpy glanced out the window as she looked at the rising sun before looking at Dinky and Trixie sitting in the dining room at a table before going back to making Dinky’s lunch. Sparkler had left before the sun was up for work with Rarity. “Pick a card Dinky!” Trixie said as she and smaller unicorn sat in Derpy’s dining room as Trixie held out her playing cards with a large smile. “Any card?” Dinky asked and Trixie nodded. “Any card and Trixie does mean any young Dinky. Don’t keep Trixie waiting because she isn’t fond of patience!” Dinky gave a nod as she picked a queen of hearts. “Now don’t tell Trixie what card you picked, just add it back to the pile and Trixie will magically pull the card you picked out of the pile,” Trixie explained as Dinky complied. Trixie shuffled the pile as Dinky watched with wide eyes as the cards seemed to dance from hoof to hoof. “Trixie will shuffle the pile so you can see she isn’t cheating. Is this your card?” Trixie held up a eight of spades and Dinky shook her head. “Of course it isn’t because your card is right here,” Trixie said as she reached for Dinky’s ear and pulled a queen of hearts from behind the fillies ear, placing it on the table with a smug grin as Dinky clapped. “Thank you, thank you.” “That was awesome,” Dinky said as Trixie grinned wider. “Trixie will teach you later but you must promise to show no pony. A magician never reveals her secrets after all.” “Alright time to go to school Dinky. Say thanks to Trixie,” Derpy called out as she dropped some saddlebags on the table. “Have fun, learn a lot and don’t accept any wooden bits.” Dinky had no real idea what that meant but assumed it was some wise saying. Derpy was the smartest pony she knew contrary to what others thought. “Thanks Trixie. Bye mom!” “Bye!” Trixie waved as Dinky took off out the small house as Trixie smiled faintly. “They grow up so fast,” Derpy muttered as she shook her head. “Feels like just yesterday I was in the hospital with her.” “Just wait until she starts dating,” Trixie said with a grin as Derpy glared at her. “Don’t even joke like that. The day Dinky brings a colt or filly home is the day I die.” “Meaning.....?” “Meaning she isn’t going to date ever. No boyfriends, no girlfriends and definitely no hoof holding,” Derpy explained as she slammed a hoof into the wooden floor adamantly. “None whatsoever.” “Oh well okay. Trixie wishes you luck but she must be going now. She must set up her stage tonight,” Trixie said with a smile as the pair hugged. “Oh we will be there don’t worry about that,” Derpy promised as they separated. “Trixie hopes so. This is the show to end all shows and you three get in free.” Derpy waved as Trixie trotted out the door as it shut gently behind her. She just hoped it didn’t go too late otherwise Dinky would never go to sleep. My Little Pony, My Little Pony Ahh, ahh, ahh, ahh (My Little Pony!) I used to wonder what friendship could be (My Little Pony!) Until you all shared its magic with me Unwavering loyalty, Teaching laughter, Helping other ponies, Being generous to all we meet, Being honest and helpful, Leading the way and representing everypony, It’s an easy feat And magic makes it all complete! You have my little ponies Do you know you’re all my very best friends? Roseluck and Daisy both sat in the front row of the stage as Trixie finished doing a trick and the two clapped their respectively along with the rest of the crowd as Trixie’s magic turned the magical stage lights on. “That was cool,” Lily admitted as the two other sisters nodded. They hadn’t really needed to force Lily out surprisingly. Apparently she was into magic or shows or whatever it was she said. Either way, the two sisters weren’t complaining. Sunset nodded her agreement from the seat behind them as Silverspeed and Derpy shifted slightly before lifting Silver Spoon and Dinky up respectively to let them see better as Trixie nodded at the pair. “Having fun?” Silverspeed asked as Silver Spoon shrugged. “I mean it’s okay. I’ve seen cooler shows at school,” Silver Spoon said as she folded her forelegs and Silverspeed scowled at her. “Be nice, that’s my friend up there. She’s doing good and you got in here free so show some respect,” Silverspeed chided as she narrowed her eyes. “I’m not asking, I’m telling.” “Yes sister,” Silver Spoon muttered as she hid her blush. “Now Trixie needs a volunteer!” Trixie called out as a grey unicorn stallion next to them group stood up. “Me?” The stallion suggested and Trixie started to nod. “Or me,” a tan unicorn with a bent playing card from the back called out and Trixie stared at him with a flat expression as her friends looked back. “No. First stallion, what’s your name?” Trixie asked as she focused back on the unicorn. “Mystic Song,” he answered as Trixie glanced at his music note cutie mark. “You are lucky to be Trixie’s partner. She will respectfully ask you to stay still as she makes your disappear with the drop of a curtain if you will please step behind it?” Trixie requested and the stallion complied. “Why not me?” The tan unicorn called out as Trixie gritted her teeth and Shoeshine raised an eyebrow. In all the short time she’s known her, she’s never known Trixie to turn down a pony asking to come on stage. “That’s it, shows over! Goodnight everypony!” Trixie shouted as confused ponies starting talking to each other as Trixie’s friends gave each other confused looks. “Trixie is very sorry sir. Meet her after the show and she will use you in her next performance.” “What the hay is going on?” Sparkler asked as she tossed her cup into a trash can. “Two points.” “No idea but come on. We’re gonna find out,” Sunset answered as she and the others stood up. Trixie gave a long drawn out sigh as she closed her trunk after placing some of her magical items inside it as she dragged it over to her wagon. “What the heck was that?” Sunset demanded as she trotted up. “You never cancel shows halfway through Trixie. What the heck happened?” “Trixie doesn’t wanna talk about it,” Trixie answered as she sighed again. “Can you girls help open the wagon door?” “What happened was me arriving to confront the mare who ruined my life,” Sunset turned to glare at the stallion with narrowed eyes. “And who the hell are you?” Derpy demanded as she eyed him up and down. “Wild Card,” Trixie said simply without turning around as Roseluck opened the wagon door. “He has a gambling problem and blames Trixie. Used to be a uh business partner so to speak with Trixie.” “I have a gambling problem because you suggested I go to the casino,” Wild Card shot back as Trixie rolled her eyes. “Multiple times and you also got my wife to leave me after it. My life is hell because of you.” “That sounds like a you problem,” Sunset commented casually as she shifted her weight on her hooves. “Trixie isn’t the type to make anypony do anything. You don’t have to ever do anything a pony suggests. Based on your name and cutie mark, gambling and card games seems to be your special talent. Obviously not that good at them if you lost.” “This doesn’t concern you,” Wild Card answered as he stepped around Sunset. “Uh actually it does. Trixie is my friend so hit the road buddy,” Sunset grumbled as the others nodded. “Consider yourself lucky Raindrops is working and isn’t here. Otherwise she’d be hitting you by now.” “Be careful of who you pick to be friends with. You’ll crash and burn if you associate with Trixie just like I did,” he said as he stepped back into the alley nearby. “She may have skills with show magic but I’m stronger in general with magic. Good luck.” “I can’t believe you canceled a show over him,” Derpy scoffed as she sat down on the dirt next to Trixie. “He seemed rude.” “Normally you shut down naysayers instantly and rudely. Why not now?” Roseluck asked as Silverspeed watched the alley warily. “Because he’s right, I did ruin his life. I said he should go, I said he would win because of his cutie mark. But his cutie mark isn’t winning, it’s apparently cheating and getting caught cheating at card games. Obviously not good at it,” Trixie sighed as she stood up. “There’s nothing to stand up for when I’m the problem.” “What?” Silverspeed demanded as she spun around with a stunned expression. “You’re all about self love and not caring what ponies think of you. You’re actually gonna let him get to you? You’re better than this.” “Yeah well not tonight. I’m going to bed. Goodnight,” Trixie sighed as she stepped up the ladder of her wagon. “I’ll see you girls around.” The five watched worriedly in stunned silence as the wagon doors slammed shut followed by the sound of a mare flopping onto a mattress. “Should we follow her or...?” Roseluck trailed off as they all looked at Sunset expectantly. For once, Sunset wished she had a book at home with the answer.