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// Final 
// Story: A Perfect Student 
// by ThatHandsomeDevil 
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	Spike was the only one to stay after the letter had been read. It had been left at the foot of the statue of Twilight Sparkle. A sort of memento, enchanted to remain in place and be protected from the elements by Princess Luna herself. Spike had long ago fallen asleep, and it was night by the time he jerked awake. The first thing he saw was the moon, scarred with a bright tinge of yellow and red. As his eyes focused he could just barely make out the Sun Princess’ cutie mark emblazoned onto the surface. He looked around, and then back at the statue of Twilight. He wrapped his arms around it, shedding a single tear. He missed her already. Part of him always would. The piece of paper had been moved, somehow, resting on its back. Spike walked over to pick it up, but found a faint trace of something on there. A faint purple glow.

As he came closer, he saw it was writing. It was sloppy, as though it was done by a young filly using their left-hoof even though they were right-hoofed. But Spike could still make it out. There were six simple words, but they were enough to allow a tear to slip down his cheek.

Thank you. I love you all.