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// Chapter 1: Moving in 
// Story: Silver Hooves; Life in Ponyville 
// by FlyinKitsky 
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Well, this was it. A new home. After spending almost a year doing petty jobs and earning money, Silver had finally made it. Ponyville, the perfect place to settle down and relax, possibly even follow her talents and dreams. A new life lay ahead. Taking one last look back at the dusty road that she had just walked restlessly upon, she sighed happily and made her way to the apartment she’d purchased.

Looking around, her eyes widened as she made her way down into the bustling town. Ponies laughing, talking, shopping, simply enjoying the scenery. It sure beat the quiet and rustic town from whence she came. Ponies of all colours and races walked side by side, no arguing, just happiness. Friendship. However, instead of rushing ahead to meet some new friends, she first decided to set her bags down at her place. Using her magic to unfurl her map once more, she saw that her new home was just round the corner, a house away from the hustle and bustle of the center but not too far that she’d be lonely. Skipping along at an excited pace, she rounded the corner and unlocked the door, shaking with anticipation. She knew what she’d see, an empty shell of a house. But she didn’t care. It was hers.
Throwing her bags to the side, she walked into the various rooms. The advert had promised a bed, simple kitchen appliances and various other living needs. They were all here. She immediately jumped onto her bed, like a filly after a day at school, closing her eyes and relaxing for the first time in a while... Only for somepony to knock on the door.

“Great” She sighed. “I’ve been on my hooves for aaages and the one time I get to lay down I’m wanted already”

Grumbling to herself, she made her way to the door, opening it before leaping back in fright as a young, pink and bouncy pony lept in, shouting excitedly with welcomes and so forth. Dusting herself off, Silver turned to the new face patiently and waited for her to calm down. That time never came.

“Welcome welcome welcoooome!” shouted the pony, bouncing around the room some more.

“Erm... Am I supposed to know you?” Silver asked, slightly worried about insulting her ‘guest’.

“No silly! But you will soon! And by soon I mean now as I’m Pinkie Pie! I came here to welcome you to ponyville! Ooh, ooh, I did have my welcome wagon prepared, but I kinda got cupcake icing stuck in it and it broke, sorry!” She cried, giggling to herself.

“Riiight... Well, I guess I’ll take your word for it. I’m Silver Hooves, and, as much as I love this... surprise visit, I’m real tired and like to get some rest, if that’s okay?”

“I came here to meet you and become your friend! I mean, what’s a pony without friends right?”

“Well, sure, I guess. I’ll be glad to have a new friend, but can you seriously go now Miss Pie?”

Pinkie smiled wider than Silver imagined physically possible. “Yahey! Okie dokie lokie, I’ll seeya later, and call me Pinkie!” 

Quick as a flash, she had bounced out, leaving Silver rather confused and surprised. This was... different. A good, fun different. She relaxed once more, closed the door and climbed into bed, closing her eyes and resting. What a busy start. Maybe it’ll only get better tomorrow.