Epilogue
Dear Princess Celestia,
Responsibility can be a wonderful thing, but sometimes you get offered a little too much responsibility. More than you can handle. I decided to resign as director of the animal hospital today. The stress of making all the decisions and the burden of all those ponies asking me what to do was too much. It was keeping me from working with the cute little animals I love.
So, from now on, I'm going to remember my limits, and just focus on what I do best. –And after getting a little dose of what you must feel all the time, I am so sorry. Please, come talk to me about it any time.
With Love, Fluttershy
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Dear Princess Celestia,
Thank you kindly for letting us use the castle ballroom for that last Apple Family reunion. That must have been the fanciest reunion yet, and the folks were all mighty impressed. And it was probably the first time the ballroom's ever seen bobbing for apples!
Applebloom sends her regards – she's been doing a fine job of running Sweet Apple Acres since Granny Smith passed away. Big Macintosh says she's got the place looking better than ever.
Oh, and sorry about the mess in the ballroom. Things got a little out of control there for a spell. Fritter and Dumpling should be along to help clean up.
Your loyal subject (and friend), Applejack
P.S. - Cider season starts on Tuesday! Better come early if you want some, princess or not: I've been selling out real quick ever since we moved up to Canterlot.
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Dear Princess Celestia,
Omigosh, Tw – oh, oops... uh... Princess! I just invented the greatest treat EVER! First, I took some jelly beans, and then I deep fried them! And then I dipped them in chocolate! And then I deep fried them again! And then I wrapped them in cotton candy goodness! And then I dipped them in caramel – the topping, not the pony – and THEN I covered them in powdered sugar!
I gave one to Spike, and even though he's a really big dragon now, he went into diabetic shock right away. It was awesome! ... But then he had to go to the hospital, which was less awesome... but then we went to visit him, which was awesome again! I threw him a big get well party, and I had more super jelly beans there, but he didn't eat any for some reason.
Pinkie Pie
P.S. - Do you want some of those beans?
P.P.S. - I think I'll call them SuperUltraExtremeAwesomeAzing Beans!
P.P.P.S. - Or maybe, “Magical dragon slaying beans!”
P.P.P.P.S. - Do you know where I could get a jar of industrial strength mayonnaise, a poodle, and a radio transmitter without a lot of awkward questions getting asked?
P.P.P.P.P.S. - Ooh, or maybe “Space Beans.” It's good 'cause it's from Space!
P.P.P.P.P.P.S. - And Applejack says I should apologize for giving Spike dragon diabetes... which is funny because I only gave him beans. He made the diabetes on his own. He's a talented dragon.
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Dear Princess Celestia,
You'll never guess who just made it into the Wonderbolts!
It was Scootaloo! And since I'm captain of the Canterlot squadron, I got to swear her in. It was SO AWESOME!
...And I want to thank you for never interfering in my career. It wouldn't be as special if I hadn't earned it myself.
Your loyal friend, Rainbow Dash
P.S. - Ponyville's getting pretty big these days... Maybe you could assign it a Wonderbolts squadron? Then the Cutie Mark Crusaders wouldn't have to be broken up when Scootaloo ships out.
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Dear Princess Celestia,
This is Spike, writing to you from my 'recovery room': the courtyard of Canterlot General Hospital.
Thank you so much for visiting me. Really brings back old times, just you and me. Butterscotch is still here with me. She's gotten really attached to me ever since you made her your protégé. She hasn't left my side the whole time I've been in the hospital. And sick or not, I'm still her number one assistant, so I've been making sure she keeps up with her studies... I think you made a fine choice when you picked her.
Still your number one assistant, Spike
P.S. - If Pinkie offers you any kind of beans, DO NOT eat them!
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Dearest Princess Celestia,
I simply cannot thank you enough for wearing one of my gowns to the Grand Galloping Gala!
Ever since you did, I just can't keep anything in stock. Why, I've had to hire three new seamstresses just to keep up. Two of them are stallions, of course. I am completely with you in your new gender equality initiatives.
But, you know what's even better than that boost in business? It was the acknowledgment of our friendship, secret though it may be, that truly made my heart leap for joy. We all still love you, darling, and if you ever need anything – anything – you just let me know.
Your friend, Rarity
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Dear Twilight Sparkle,
I've missed you, little sis! I know you've been very busy with your studies ever since you moved back to Canterlot... We hardly ever see you! Still, I understand. Duty comes first, and you must be working on some really important projects.
Still, I wanted to ask... My fiftieth anniversary is coming up in a couple weeks, and I was wondering if you could make it? It would mean a lot to me to have my little sis there. And Celestia herself will be there, so surely she could let you come with her, right?
Anyway, love you, sis, and thanks for seeing me when you can!
Your BBBFF, Prince Shining Armor
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The End