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// Chapter 21: Love and Tears 
// Story: A New Point of View 
// by Cyber V 
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Hello everypony enjoy this chapter and have a nice heart and hooves day, oh and this is a new record for me now, over 6000 words.

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Chapter 21

I was walking in park enjoying the nice Monday afternoon that Princess Celestia made to eat my lunch.

I found a picnic table and sat down on it, and opened the sack, as I took out my meal I saw in the distance Rarity, Pinkie, Twilight and Arcana gazing up into the sky.

I heard jet engines and looked up and saw Rainbow overhead doing amazing tricks and stunts.

"Wow, a nice, warm day, Rainbow overhead doing an air show, a nice lunch, and next week is Valentine's day or as known as Heart and Hooves day here, what could possible go wrong? "unaware of what I just said as I dig into my lunch, thinking what to do next week.

As I was about to eat my dessert I heard a cry of panic coming from Pinkie, "Ayayayayay!"

I looked up and saw a rainbow coming right at me, "oh no, why me?"

And then there was a sound of wood breaking and darkness falling.

"Hay… think… is… up, "I heard as I slowly opened my eyes.

"Hehe his eyes are like Ditzy's, "Pinkie said I fully waked upped.

I shook my head to regain my senses, and saw that I was in a hospital bed, and that my friends were surrounding my bed, "What happened?"

"Well Star, Rainbow accidently crashed into you, which made you unconscious, "Twilight answered.

Dash started to look a bit down and said, "I'm sorry Star, a down draft caught me by surprise and I lost control."

"Hay its ok Dash, everypony makes mistakes now and then, "I said reassuring her, she immediately perked up at that, I continued saying, "so if I was unconscious, what day is it?"

"Today's Monday Star, "Arcana answered.

So I was out for a few hours uh, that not bad."

"That was last week, "Rarity said.

"What?"

"Ya partner, y'all was sleeping for a week, "Applejack said.

"So you mean to tell me that I was out for a week, "I said strangely clam.

"Yes you were…um, are you ok Star? "Fluttershy asked me, a bit worried.

"Yes I am now if you'll leave the room and get me checked out of this place that will be great."

Everypony started to leave, a little worried that I was clam about all of this, as soon as they all left and closed the door I said, "I was asleep for a week! Oh crap and tomorrow is Heart and Hooves days."

I finished my little rant and waited, after about five minutes later everypony came back along a unicorn doctor and a pink Earth pony nurse.

The doctor said, "well Mister Streak, you are ok to leave, but unfortunately hospital policies says that you'll have to leave in a wheelchair, "and with that his horn glowed and a wheelchair came in.

I got in the wheelchair with a sigh and the nurse wheeled me out of the hospital, with my friends following behind us, as soon as we pass the double doors, I got up from the chair and took off into the air, stretching my wings out.

I flew back down to the ground and saw that it was only Arcana left, with the others apparently left while I was in the skies.

"So are you feeling much better now? "Arcana asked me.

"Ya it feels good to stretch my wings out after a whole week of sleeping, but there is one thing though."

"What is that?"

"I am freaking hungry, "as I said that my stomach let out a growl of hunger.

We both laughed at that and started toward Sugarcube Corner to get something to eat, as we made our way I glanced around and thought, is it just me or is everything started to look more pinkish, I saw the CMC pulling a wagon filled with paper, lace, ribbons buckets of glitter, and paint, wow it looks like they are going to be making a lot cards, saw Rainbow laying in a tree, and of course Dash laying in a tree reading a book… wait a minute.

I looked back at Dash and sure enough, she is reading a book with excitement showing in her eyes.

"Ah, Arcana I have some questions for you?"

"What is it Star?"

"Since when did Dash read that wasn't about the Wonderblots, and doesn't she think reading is for eggheads, "I said and quickly added looking at her, "no offense, and what exactly did I miss when I was out cold."

Arcana explain to me what happened earlier that week, from Dash crashing into me, to Twilight giving Dash a Daring-Do adventure book, and to how the hospital staff chased her around Ponyville.

"So in the end she loved reading those series so much that she check them all out at once from the library, "Arcana finishing of what happened.

"So you mean to tell me that Dash dress up like a ninja and sneaked into a hospital just so she can steal a book, "I said to make sure about that part.

"Yup, it was pretty funny too."

"Ah, dang it, I wished I could've seen that, but I was out cold, "I said a bit disappointed, "well anyway here we are, "I said as we arrived at the confectionary.

"And let's hurry, "Arcana said, "we don't want a surprise from Pinkie anytime soon."

We entered the store and were immediately surprised for Pinkie yelled, "Too late, SURPIRSE, "and saw a banner saying, 'Glad you are not in the hospital anymore.'

I looked over to Arcana and said, "you just have to say that don't you?"

Arcana smiled sheepishly.

"Never mind let's get something to eat, "and walked towards the snack table, I heard, "Hay Star, do you have…, "Arcana said trailing off.

"Arcana you are not like Fluttershy, what is it?"

"Well I wondering of you have a special somepony for tomorrow, "Arcana said blushing.

I stood there feeling a blush coming, "ok, I can see why you are shy about that."

"Sorry that I asked, "Arcana said sounding embarrassed, she turned to walk away but then I said, "no."

Arcana looked back at me and said, "no, no what?"

"No, that I don't have a special somepony for Heart and Hooves day tomorrow, "I said as I felt warm in my cheeks indicating that I had a deep blush too.

She smiled and said, "well then, can you be mine then?"

"Sure, "I said as I took a couple of muffins from the table and stuffed them into my mouth, after a few seconds of chewing, I painfully swallowed and said to Arcana as I headed for the door, "Well see ya later."

"Where are you going?"

"I am going to get ready for tomorrow, "I said as I flew out of the store.

Hours later

"What do you mean, that there is no room for tomorrow? "I said to the maitre'd of a fancy restaurant.

"I'm sorry sir, but the entire RSVP is full, you should've made a reservation two days ago, "the waiter said.

"But I was out cold two days ago, "I explained.

"I'm sorry sir, but that is not my problem."

I left the restaurant feeling exhausted, "great that was the last restaurant in town, now what can I do?"

I started to wonder around town and thought what to do about tomorrow, well I can always try Cantorlot, but think the cost there will be really high priced.

As I was walking past the Carousal Boutique I heard somepony calling me, "Hello there Star."

I looked at who said that and saw Rarity waving at me, beckoning me to come to her.

"Hi Rarity, "I greeted as I walked up to her, "what's going on?"

"Oh nothing much dear, in fact I was going to get you, because I finished with your suit, but since you were unconscious I couldn't give it to you, but since you are here, come inside and get try it out."

"Ok then, let's see the suit you made, "I said as I followed her into the boutique. She led me to a curtained area and said, "now, be prepared Star, for the most amazing suit you'll ever see."

She used her magic to pull the curtain back and I was amazed at what I saw inside the alcove.

I must have been slight for a while, for Rarity said worried, "do you like it?"

"Rarity as you know, I am not much into fancy clothes, "I said showing a little emotion.

"Is it way too fancy for you, I can fix that."

"No no, it's not that fancy."

"Is it the color? "Rarity asked pleading to know.

"It's not the color either."

"Tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me, what is wrong with it? "Rarity demanded, getting a bit flustered.

I let out a big grin and said, "Rarity, there is absolutely nothing wrong with it, for it is perfect, because it matches me, Rarity I say that you outdid yourself on making me this very nice, no extraordinary piece of art, "I said praising her.

For the suit she made me had a sliver jacket, with gold edging, and a blue vest with gold buttons for the inside.

Rarity's facial expression turned from being flustered to surprise and then proud as she made another successful client happy.

"Well then try it on, "Rarity said as she levitated it towards a dressing room.

As I walked in a thought came to me, wait… why are there dressing rooms? Ponies don't normally wear clothes, I let it dropped as I started putting on the suit.

A few minutes later

I walked out of the dressing room with the suit on, "oh darling it's simple marvelous on you, "Rarity said as she looked at me.

"Thank you Rarity, "I said as I looked myself in the mirror.

"No thank you for letting make this for you, "Rarity said as she went about picking up thing here and there and putting them away.

I braced myself as I said, "so how much do I owe you?"

"Oh, nothing at all darling, "Rarity said as she looked back at me.

It was now my turn to be surprised, "but Arcana's dress and this suit are beautiful, this must be expensive to make…"

Rarity put up a hoof making me stop and said, "Arcana's dress was for her birthday and as for yours, as I said stallions rarely come in here, so I don't have measurements for a stallion."

"But…"

"Ah! No buts, just accept them, "she said firmly.

After I took off the suit and had Rarity pack it up, I asked, "So Rarity do you have anything plan for tomorrow?"

She gave me a smile and said, "no dear, I just like to stay at home and enjoy a nice romance novel, with a nice cup of tea, why do you ask? Are you doing something tomorrow?"

"Oh I was just wondering and yes I am planning to take Arcana out for a nice dinner tomorrow."

"Ahh, that is so sweet of you, "Rarity ahhing at my idea.

"But there is one thing though, all of the restaurants here in Ponyville are all filled out for tomorrow, and I would really like to take her out tomorrow."

"You really like her don't you."

"Ya, I like her, which is why I would like tomorrow to be the best day for her, "I said finishing with a sigh.

"Do you know where I can take her tomorrow Rarity?"

"Why not take her to Cantorlot?"

"I am not that deep pocketed to pay for anything there in Cantorlot."

"Ah, but that is where you're wrong, you see every year on Heart and Hooves day they lower the prices there in Cantorlot, so everypony, no matter how poor, can enjoy a lovely meal with their special somepony."

"Really, oh thank you, thank you, thank you, "I said excited, but then I realized something, "What about reservations, because I don't have time to make any. "

"Once again, since tomorrow is a special day, all the restaurants there wouldn't need any RSVP."

"Yes I can then take Arcana out tomorrow, thank you Rarity for the information, "I said as gave her a hug.

After a while Rarity said, "ah Star as much I like hugs, can you please let me go?"

I realized that I was still hugging her, "oops sorry, "I said giving a sheepish smile.

"That's ok dear, now go and tell Arcana about tomorrow, "Rarity said, dusting herself down and making sure that her mane is perfect.

"I will, "I said as I left the shop with my packaged suit on my back, now to tell Arcana about tomorrow, I thought as I made my way back to the library.

The next morning

Arcana's POV

Last night, when Star came back to the library with a parcel and said that we both are going to Cantorlot for Heart and Hooves day tomorrow and enjoying a nice evening and dinner tomorrow, and to wear the dress and the tiara that I got for my birthday.

We were planning to leave around one, so we both agreed to meet at the boutique around ten before one; I am going to need Rarity's help to look splendid for today.

I looked at the clock and saw that it said it was 9:37; I have about three hours to get ready.

I picked up my dress along with the head piece that was all packed up and made my way towards Rarity store, as I arrived at her front door and was about to knock the panel on the lower half of the door moved like a doggy door and Sweetie Bell rushed out and zipped between my legs saying, "hi Arcana, bye Arcana."

What the hay was that? I opened the door and walked inside and saw Rarity lying on a big red couch reading what looks like a romance novel.

Rarity looked up and saw me standing there and said, "hi Arcana, how are you?"

"I'm doing fine, um what was the deal with Sweetie Bell?"

"She said something about making a card for their teacher Miss Cheerilee, so what do you want?"

"Well I wondering if you can help me to get ready for the dinner with Star?"

Her eyes started to gleam with excitement and said, "why of course I can help you, let us get started now, "she closed the book and got off the couch walked towards me.

After I got dressed into my dress, Rarity started working on my mane.

"So, how are you feeling about tonight with Star? "Rarity asked as she used her magic on a brush to brush my mane.

"Well I am a bit nervous, "I replied.

"Well dear that is just a natural reaction, I am sure that he would like to make this a wonderful night for you, "Rarity said as she put away the brush and started to braid it.

"Well I was a bit embarrassed when I asked him to be my special somepony. "

"Why were you embarrass? "Rarity asked stopping braiding my mane for a second.

"Because, I like him and I think he likes me too, so I wasn't sure if he would say yes. "

Rarity resumed braiding my mane and said, "close your eyes dear, "Rarity instructed, I closed my eyes and felt Rarity putting a little makeup on me, while she was doing this she continues by saying, "now darling, I am sure that he like you back, because why would he what to make this day special for you?"

"You're right; I was a bit silly to worry."

"There, finished, "Rarity said as she back away, "go and have a look of yourself in the mirror, "I looked to see myself in the mirror, I said as I looked myself in the mirror, "Rarity, I look…"I said trailing off, couldn't think of a word.

"How about amazing, stunning, beautiful, magnificent, take your pick, "said a voice behind us, we turned around and saw Star there with a splendid suit on.

"You take your pick too, because you look really handsome in that too, "Rarity said.

"Why are you here Star? "I asked.

"Because it's twelve fifty, "he answered.

I looked at the clock and saw that he was right, "oh wow I completely lost track of time, and how long have you been there? "I asked a bit worried.

"It's alright I just got here, and I see that you are ready? Shall we go now?"

"Yes, "I turned my attention back to Rarity and said, "thank you for helping me getting ready."

"It's no problem, just have a nice evening."

Star hold opened the door and said, "Ladies first."

I walked out and Star walked up next to me, and then I asked, "so how are we getting to Cantorlot, train?"

"No."

"How about a teleportation spell? "I suggested.

"No, I am not a unicorn pony."

"Flying? "I asked dreading about that one.

"No to risky."

"What about a carriage?"

"No those things can get crowded."

"Then what is it?"

His answer was to pull out his goggles from his coat and put them on saying while smiling, "in style."

I smiled at him and got up close to him, he put his left wing on me and said, "close your eyes."

I did what he ordered and I asked, "so did you got down Spectrum warping with others."

"Nope."

"WAIT WHAT? "I yelled as I opened my eyes, just to be blinded by white light.

Star's POV

"WAIT WHAT? "Arcana yelled at me just as we warped in a bright flash of light.

After the light faded I saw that we both were in what looked like a fancy garden party, "Dang I overshot it, I meant for Cantorlot gates, not here."

"Well I saw, that was must unexpected, "said a voice on the ground.

We both looked down and saw that we had knocked down a well dressed white unicorn, his mane being blue, and was currently being fussed over by another white unicorn, with her mane being pink.

"Oh, I am terrible sorry, my friend here miscalculated in his warping, "Arcana said as she help lift him up from the ground.

"Ya meant to warp in front of the front gates, "I said as I took off my goggles and put them in my jacket, when I got a good look at him I realized whom we bumped into, "you don't have to be by chance that you're Fancypants?"

"Why yes I am, and I say dear boy, how do you know me? "

Crap not again, "um, we both are friends of Rarity, "I said.

He smiled at what he said, "ah more friend of Miss Rarity, and I let guess, Rarity made those clothes for, "he said, we both nodded and then he looked over to the other unicorn and said, "oh excuse me where are my manners? This lovely mare next to me is Fleur de Lis."

She said in a French accent, "please to meet you, but I have a question for you… um."

"Star, my name is Star Streak, "I said completing her.

"And my name is Arcana, "Arcana added.

"Well I was wondering, "Fleur continues, "how is that you did magic, even though you are not a unicorn?"

"Yes dear boy can you please explain? "Fancypants asked.

"Well you see, I am not entirely sure myself too, I just can."

At this time we looked around and saw that some ponies had walked away with some returning to what they were doing before we showed up, "so what's going here, before we showed up? "I asked.

"Oh nothing we were all just waiting for more guests to show up, so we can started the dinner party, I have an idea, are you two doing anything this evening? "Fancypants asked.

"Well not exactly."I said.

"Why don't you two join us then?"

"Well… "I said started but then Arcana said, "sure, we would love to."

I looked over to her and said, "huh?"

She leaned over to me and whispered, "ah come Star, this is a once in a lifetime of a chance to do this, what could…"

"Ok, ok, ok, "I said quickly, "just don't say that phrase.

"Splendid, come along then, "the fancy unicorn said as they led us towards what looked like a mansion.

"Um, Mister Fancypants…"Arcana started.

"Please, just call me Fancypants, "Fancypants said.

"Well Fancypants, who is hosting this dinner party, so we can thank that pony."

"Of course, you see the dinner host is Prince Blueblood himself, "Fancypants looking back at her and answering her question.

I felt I was about to trip when I heard that, but quickly corrected myself and said, "wait he's our dinner host."

Fancypants nodded and looked forward.

I have a bad feeling about this.

When we arrived at the mansion, we were leaded by other ponies towards the dinner hall, where we saw that most of the seats were already fill.

"I say, who these two, with you Fancypants? "I looked over to who said that and saw that it was Jet Set.

"These two, my fine sir, are my pluses, "Fancypants replied

"They look like a pair of ruffians to me, "we looked over next to him and saw Upper Crust.

"Hi I'm Star Streak, "I said putting out a hoof in greeting to the unicorn even though I already know who he is.

"And I am Arcana, "she doing the same with the other.

They looked at us and Jet Set said, "sorry we don't greet those who are unknown."

Followed by Upper Crust, "Or those with no connections."

"These two are friends with Miss Rarity, "Fancypants added.

When they heard that they immediately said, "hello I'm Jet Set", "and I'm Upper Crust."

But we immediately left them; as soon as we are out of ear shot I said to Fancypants, "you love to make fools out of them, don't you?"

"Well it is my only pastime after all, "he replied and gave me a wink, causing to smile.

As we were about to reach the table we were stop then no other then Prince Blueblood himself, "hello Fancypants and guests. "

"And to you to your majesty, "and then the prince got a good look at Arcana and then he said, "especially to guest."

And then he did that surprised all of us, for he lifted Arcana's hoof and kissed it, I felt a pang of jealously when he did that.

After he released her hoof, he said, "I am glad that you will be joining us, "and left to the head of the table.

"What just happened? "Arcana asked confused.

"Arcana my dear lass, I think the prince fancies you, "Fancypants said.

It took a moment to analyze what he said, and we shuddered at the same time, and think I heard her whispered, "eww."

We sat down at the table with Arcana on my left and Fancypants to my right and Fleur de Lis to his right, everypony was talking, until we heard metal lightly striking glass, silencing everypony there and turning their attention to the head of the table.

There Prince Blueblood stood with a glass in his magical grasp and started to speak, but I quickly droned it out, catching a word here and there I think it was about to make this year the best or something.

"Cheers, "Blueblood said lifting a glass in his magic, causing everypony to do the same in their magic, except for me, for I am a pegasus, you get the picture there, and Arcana hesitantly raising hers.

And then waiters started to bring in cover plates of food and placing them each in front of us, "now dig in, "Blueblood said, and then the waiters lifted the covers and in them was a… salad.

Seriously salad, I was hoping for more, oh well, I then started to dig in, I looked over and saw a waiter levitating a pepper grinder in front of Arcana and asked, "would the madam like some pepper?"

Arcana nodded and the waiter started grinding pepper, but he did it a bit to close and Arcana accidently breathed it through her nose.

"Uh, uh, uhh, ahhh, "Arcana were about to sneeze when it stopped, I saw a few ponies looking at her and she said, "false alarm everypony, "right after she said that she let out a big sneeze and there was a bright flash, blinding everypony looking at her.

Arcana's POV

I opened my eyes and looked around and saw everypony staring at me with their mouths open, "What? Oh sorry excuse me."

"Ah Arcana, that's not it, "Star said leaning in next to me.

"Then what is?"

"Look behind you, "that was his only answer so I looked around and saw that the gems on my dress grew into spikes and ruined the back part of the dress, oh no, not the dress, Rarity is going to throw a fit, and shattered the wooden chair's back, I looked farther back and I saw that I had also shot out spikes like a at the wall behind me like a shotgun.

I quickly turned around and did a hoof face and said, "oh crap."

"Prince Blueblood stood and said in a disapproving voice, "you madam, are in serious need of discipline to control your magic, because that was the most irresponsible use of your magic, and I have to ask you to leave, you out of control insignificantly mare."

I then started to cry.

Star's POV

When I saw Arcana starting to cry I snapped, "Oi! "I yelled as a slammed my hooves on the table, "you take that back."

Blueblood looked at me and said, "make me, and besides, what can a lowly pegasus can do?"

"Oh I'll make you, and let me show you what this lowly pegasus can do, "and with that I concentrated and disappeared in a flash and reappeared right in front of him standing on the table, I gripped his coat and once again concentrated and we both disappeared in a flash, and reappeared three feet in the air above the table and other ponies.

"Nopony and I mean nopony says that to her you sorry of an excuse of a prince, "I said to him as I heavily flapped my wings to keep us afloat, "she is the most talented pony I had every meet, and I wanted to make this day special to her, and you just have to say this things to her make her cry, "I said as I felt the strain in my wings, "now I am going to drop you in front of my date, because, first; I want you to apologize to her, and second; you are heavy, "and with that I let him go.

He fell right in front of her on the table causing everything and everypony to jump, I landed on his back pinning him down to the table, with a groan he lifted up his head and looked at her and said, "I apologize Miss Arcana, for all of the things I said, now please don't let him do that again."

I fluttered down next to Arcana and Fancypants and said to him, "sorry about this mess."

"Not at all my dear boy, you did all that in protecting your friend's feeling, but though I have to say, he kind of deserved that for saying those things to her, "Fancypants said with a smile, "now go and leave this mess behind and enjoy the rest of today with her."

I nodded and Arcana and I left the mansion with everypony mouths open and staring at us.

As soon we were out of sight of the mansion I said to Arcana feeling a bit sad, "I'm sorry what he said and also about that outbreak."

"That's ok Star you could've not known that was going to happen, and for that outburst you had the right to do that, "Arcana reassuring me, making me happy.

"So what do you want to do?"

"Let's just go back to Ponyville, but in style, and can we drop by the boutique, I need to get this dress repaired "she said with a grin.

I smiled and took out my goggles and put them on and said, "sure, now hold on, "she came in close and I put a leg over her shoulders and disappeared in a flash of light.

We appeared in front of the boutique in a flash and saw that the main street and the front door of the boutique was in shambles, "what the hay happened here? "Arcana asked.

"I don't know, why don't you go and get your dress fixed, while I will go and do something? "I said as I started walking away.

"Where are you going?"

"I'm not telling, it's a surprise, "and with that I continue my way towards Sugarcube Corner.

As I past Berry Punch's house a thought came to mind, wait a minute… isn't her house a couple of houses away from the store.

The closer I approached the store the more oddities I notice, as I walked down the street I saw four imprints of a small filly in the ground, whoever that was must be in serious pain.

I finally got to the door of the store or what was left of it. I stepped around the broken bits of wood that used to be the door with caution, I walked up to the counter and dinged the bell and was immediately answered by Pinkie, "Hiya Star what can I do for you?"

"I would like a chocolate cupcake with pink frosting please, I said placing my order.

"Okie dokie lokie, "and with that she disappears into the kitchen, as I got in I saw Big Mac standing there near the counter.

"Hay Big Mac, how is your heart and hooves day so far?"

"It has been really odd for me, yours?"

"Mine was… what odd? How was yours odd?"

He then explained what happened to him and to Miss Cheerilee, after he finished I said, "Wow all of that happened just this afternoon."

"Eyup"

"Here you go Star, "Pinkie said as she put a bag in front of me and I put a gave her some bits, "hope Arcana likes this."

"Wait, how you knew that this is for Arcana, did your pinkie sense tell you?"

"Nope, I can see it on your face, "and went back into the kitchen.

Big Mac and I looked at each other and just shrugged, "well, see ya later Big Mac."

"You too Star, "he said as I left the store.

On my way I meet Miss Cheerilee, "hi Miss Cheerilee, I heard what happened, how are you?"

"I'm doing fine, even though this morning was a bit odd, but in the end I meet my special somepony at a dance, how about you?"

"Ah… um… today was a bit exciting."

"That's good to hear, well, see you later, "and then walked away, and I continued my way towards the boutique.

Arcana's POV

A few minutes earlier

After I went into shop and Rarity seeing the shape the dress is in, and throwing a fit, she was working on the dress on a mannequin and I was telling her at what happened earlier the day, and then she told me what happened here earlier the day.

"That prince made you cry in front of everypony in the room? "Rarity said surprised at what I said.

"Ya, but then Star teaches him a lesson and made him apologized to me."

"Wow I wish I have a special somepony like Star."

"Maybe you will someday, "Star said behind us carrying a paper bag.

"Hi Star, what's in the bag."

"I guess it is your gift, "he said as he gave it to me.

I opened it and took out a cupcake that said in frosting, 'Happy Heart and Hooves day Arcana."

"You know what Star? "I said as I stared at the treat and then putting it down

"What?"

"This is has been a great day thank you."I said giving him a big hug, with the treat being forgotten.

A/N

Hello everypony, this chapter was suppose to uploaded yesterday, but I was having computer problems, oh well, better late than never, please read and review.

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