I remember the day I became a princess. The fireworks, the parties, the excitement, the confusion. It all seemed like a hundred years ago. It was a hundred years ago actually. During these hundred years, many things have happened. My dearest friends, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Applejack, Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie, became Alicorns as well as they are the spirits of the Elements of Harmony. My mentor and guide, Princess Celestia, and her sister, Princess Luna, disappeared with no trace of where they had gone or anything. Just nothing. As they have disappeared, I must be the one who raises the sun at dawn, and lowers it for the moon at night. It has been busy days and nights for me since they disappeared.
My friends lived their dreams. Rainbow Dash became a Wonderbolt, and fell in love with one. He passed away and Rainbow Dash has been upset since that day. She always locks herself in her room in Canterlot Castle. Rarity, on the other hand, became Equestria's most renowned fashion designer. She loves the fame, but isn't as stuck up like many celebrities. Applejack has seen many deaths. Granny Smith, Big McIntosh, Applebloom, the list just goes on. She raised money for Sweet Apple Acres and now her nieces and nephews are taking care of the farm. As for Pinkie Pie, she's just... Well... Pinkie Pie! She's quite happy, keeps everypony in Equestria joyful, except for one pony she tries to cheer up. Fluttershy befriended every animal in Equestria, something she's always wished of happening. She still has her favorite bunny, Angel, with her. And then there's me, Twilight Sparkle. I have my royal duties and still have my loved ones. I'm quite happy myself. I'm also proud of my student, Aura Stars, and she is the main reason I am writing this letter.
Many years ago, I decided to teach a pony, like my dear mentor Celestia had taught me. I was walking around Canterlot, watching every little pony I saw. It was a normal day in Canterlot. A few Pegasi I've seen before were still at their normal daily races. The blue one always seemed to win, like Rainbow Dash. The cafes were full then what caught my eye were three unicorns, cornering a smaller unicorn. The three unicorns seemed to have a ringleader, the fourth. Her name, I knew. She was Emerald Jewel. Her red mane was long but well tided. Her cutie mark was two small emeralds and two small rubies. Jewels are supposed to be nice and sweet. But she wasn't. Her attitude was mean and rough, seemed to like bulling ponies. The other three unicorns followed her actions. She seemed to call the smaller pony a blank flank. That's when I noticed. The smaller pony didn't have a cutie mark. Her light blue flank was so called blank. She had the messiest purple and gold hair. Her light lilac eyes were filled with fear. My anger grew when Emerald kicked her and called her orphan. I walked up to the ponies and the 3 unicorns gasped. The smaller unicorn's eyes were filled with hope and she gazed at me.
"Excuse me." I said, and the 3 unicorns bowed. Emerald then realized she was being watched by me.
"P-P-Princess Twilight!" Emerald turned and tried to smile. Her bright green eyes tried to avoid eye contact with me but it didn't help her at all.
"What were you doing to this pony, Emerald?" I questioned her. She was a student at Princess Celestia's school, got accepted by her mother's money. I had to teach her once or twice. She seemed nice before, but not now seeing what she had done. I walked next to the smaller unicorn and she was still staring at me. "What were you doing to this pony, Emerald Jewel?" I questioned her for the second time.
"I-I-I did nothing!" So she lied. Trying to lie to me again. It's not going to work this time. The young pony hid behind me, seeing the looks Emerald was giving her.
"Emerald, what you have done to this pony is not what I expected from a student of mine. I will have to talk to your parents about this. Now leave this pony with me." I said to her, and she nodded and turned to leave.
"Yes, Princess..." she murmured with the other 3 unicorns.
"And don't do this to any pony again." I told her and she left, to a small bookstore on the next street. I picked up the injured unicorn and brought her with me to the castle. As soon as I got there, Fluttershy saw her and treated her with great kindness and medication.
After she was well fed and taken care of, I decided to ask what her name was. She looked up, her mane was tied up into a small bun and her blue coat was brushed.
"Aura Stars, Princess" She whispered with a sweet, delicate voice. I nodded and complimented her name. I sat down next to her and asked her where she lived. Her story was painful. She lived nowhere. On the streets. She would look for food no one wanted. Her parents died when she was very young. She couldn't recall her memories. And I asked her if she wanted to stay here with me. She excitedly said yes. She seemed very happy when I nodded and showed her room.
"It's... For me?" She whispered and I said yes to her. And she was amazed.
After a few weeks to get to know Aura, there was something about her that amazed me. She was like Rainbow Dash, daring. But she was shy as well. She was a bit of an oxymoron. I was walking down the hall was looking for her. That's when I heard the explosion. I ran to her room and found her trying to use magic. She reminded me of myself when I was her age. How my raw magic abilities were amazing to the Princess. That's when I realized, she was supposed to be my student. I took her under my wing and explained. She seemed overjoyed.
Many years have passed, my friends and I have raised her and she is very intelligent. But today, her life will change.
- Twilight Sparkle.