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// The Pendant 
// Story: The Wind In Your Mane, The Sand In Your Hooves 
// by RainbowDashian 
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Twilight arrived at home after lunchtime. She dropped her bag in her room, and locked the door. She laid on her bed and opened the pouch Jake had given her. Inside was a note and a pendant hoof-carved out of wood. She read the note.

Dear Twilight,

If you're reading this, it means you're in Ponyville again. Earlier today, we said goodbye for the last time. There is almost no way we could ever meet again. By the time my parents let me go, You'll probably already be married, and I would be, too. It's inevitable that his would happen, even if we do love each other.
Before she died, my great great grandmother (She lived an extremely long time) gave me this pendant with a simple message: "Give this to your true love. It will ensure that you will never be apart." I've never been sure whether she meant this figuratively or literally, but regardless, I'm giving this to you.
I love you. Never forget that.
Love,
Jake

Twilight started crying. She unlocked the door and walked out. "What's wrong?" Spike asked.
"It's nothing." Twilight replied.
"So," Spike said. "What do you want to write to the Princess?"
"I think I'll write it this time, Spike." Twilight said.
"Okay." The dragon said, handing her a quill, ink, and some paper.
After putting on the pendant, Twilight wrote the letter in her room. Tears streamed down her face, smearing some of the ink. She didn't care. The Princess would understand.

Dear Princess Celesita,
This week, something happened that I hadn't planned on happening. I fell in love. I've always heard about the beach and the spell it casts on its visitors, but I've never been superstitious enough to believe these stories.
Now I know that they're true.
Considering I'm already crying, I won't go into details about Jake. There's on thing I can say, though. Love isn't just an emotional tie. It can even make you want to give up your friends. But one thing's for sure, if you truly love sompony, you love them enough to let them go.
Your Faithful Student,
Twilight Sparkle