Ponywatching

by ThunderTempest


Prompt #444-"Glad It Wasn't Me"

To Twilight Sparkle,

Trixie hates you. Hate hate hate hate. You stupid unicorn, and your stupid natural talent. Can you not understand that it was an act? Do you not understand the idea of ‘stage presence’? Every stage magician embellishes themselves. While Trixie does admit that some of the blame for the event lies with her, it is not solely Trixie’s fault. It was those two stupid, dunderheaded fancolts, who thought waking up an Ursa was a good idea.

Still hate you.

From, The Great and Powerful Trixie

*****

To Twilight Sparkle,

What are you, the world’s biggest hypocrite? The first time you beat Trixie with sheer magical power against a living constellation, and now you resort to stage magic? Trixie thought that stage magic wasn’t ‘real’ magic? Oh sure, you can spout whatever you like about the ‘magic of friendship’. Trixie will even pretend to listen.

You’re Trixie’s nemesis now, Sparkle. Trixie’s rival. We’ll see who the better magician really is soon enough.

From, The Great and Apologetic Trixie.

P.S. Still hate you.

*****

To Twilight,

Discord? Really? You turned Discord? Alright, so maybe there is something to that ‘magic of friendship’ you keep going on about. Trixie will admit that you have some skill with magic. So maybe Trixie had forgotten that you had been tutored by Princess Celestia.

But still, Discord?

From, The Incredulous and Confused Trixie

P.S. Has anypony told you that you look ridiculous with your mane on fire?
P.P.S. Still hate you.

*****

To Twilight Amethyst Sparkle II,

Yes, Trixie knows your full name. No, Trixie will not explain how. Trixie must also apologise. Again. Trixie has been hearing more and more of your story as Trixie has travelled. You may be pleased to hear that The Great and Humble Trixie is no longer getting laughed out of towns, and her travelling magic show is more popular than ever. But Trixie is getting off track. Trixie will admit that you, and by extension, your hick-town friends, have done some impressive things. Trixie is almost amazed. Almost.

Don’t read into it.

From, The Great and Humble Trixie.

P.S. Seriously, Amethyst?
P.P.S. Still hate you. Really.

*****

To Princess Twilight Amethyst Sparkle II,

I do not hate you. There, I said it. I’m not even slightly jealous. Well, I’m a bit jealous. Go figure. I suppose that this is that ‘Magic of Friendship’ you keep talking about at work. Can’t even be angry at you anymore. Stupid Sparkle, stupid friendship.

If I have learned anything about you over the past few months, it’s that you are probably freaking out right now. Take deep breaths, Sparkle. Repeat to keep living. Unless, of course, you no longer need to breathe, being an alicorn now.

[Time]

If anypony deserves this, it’s you, Twilight. I know you don’t think you do. I know that you think I’d probably be complaining about how it wasn’t me that ascended, but I know I don’t deserve it. I’m not a good pony, and I know it. I don’t deserve that kind of reward. But you? You were practically an alicorn even when I first met you. Not everypony can deal with an Ursa by themselves. And while yes, I am a bit jealous of your power, I can also say, completely truthfully, that I am glad that it was you who won the genetic/magic lottery. Because can you honestly imagine me with your kind of power? The Alicorn amulet proved that I can’t handle power well, mind-controlling jewelry notwithstanding.

Your friend, Trixie.

P.S-You still look ridiculous with your mane on fire.
P.P.S. Your middle name is still stupid.
P.P.P.S See you in a few months. Good luck, Twilight.