//------------------------------// // Chapter 1 // Story: Birthday Wish // by Midnight Spawn //------------------------------// Have you ever heard the term, “Be careful what you wish for”? I certainly have. I’ve heard people say it, use it to start a book or movie, or just when they see someone else making a stupid decision. Now whenever I hear those words, I think back to that moment that would change my life forever. I had my eyes closed, barely seeing the glow from my birthday candles through my eyelids. A used to think these wishes would come true, but after a few disappointing birthdays (I still don’t have a time machine in my backyard), I gave up and just pretended whenever my family told me to make a wish. Once again, I blew out my candles, and I ate my cake. This birthday was supposed to be different! I’m turning eighteen, and I really wanted my friends around me to support me in this big moment of my life. I was going to ask my mom if we could throw a party, but then I realized… I don’t have any friends to invite. I only had two friends in the world, and they’re both gone, moved far away. So I sat alone. Well, I guess that’s not fair to my family; I had them. My family is great! They’re just usually too busy to notice me. The next night, I sat on my bed, looking out the window. I didn’t feel any older… I still felt like a lost child. That’s when I looked to the stars and thought I saw some shape in the moon. Something… smiling… I still had a birthday wish left, right? And right then, I really needed something like that. With a sigh, I knew it wouldn’t come true, but… it couldn’t hurt. I had no idea. -------------------------------------------------------- Hey, guys, I’m going to be frank with you. This isn’t a story—it’s really happening. I tried to write it as a story, but I have no idea what’s going to happen next. Let me explain. That night, my wish came true. I knew the phrase, “Be careful what you wish for” so I tried to be as specific as I could—someone special who knew the meaning of friendship and was just for me--but I in no way expected this. Before I went to bed, the moon flashed briefly but brightly and I saw a figure fall from it. It was amazing! It was hard to tell what it was from so far away, but I knew it had to have something to do with my wish. I watched as it took its time getting here, slowing down once it reached my yard. I was quick to get up and open my window before it ran into it, and watched in amazement as it gently landed on the floor. What I saw was a bright yellow horse with a long mane sleeping on my floor. I know now after researching it that it’s Fluttershy, but then I was confused. When it awoke, it was as confused as I was. Mom and Dad were gone (I still live with my family), and it was just me at the house. All that happened last night, and now it’s the night of the next day. Whew, what a day! I didn’t know what to do, and I was running on no sleep so I’m not really myself right now. Anyway, it hasn’t left yet, and I don’t think it’s going to. I feel like it’s here for me… and I’m here for it. I googled “yellow pony” this afternoon and saw her in the image results. Turns out her name is Fluttershy. So I googled that and clicked the first result—a wiki. This is what it said: Fluttershy is a female Pegasus and one of the main characters ofMy Little Pony Friendship is Magic. She lives in a small cottage near the Everfree Forest and is an animal caretaker, the most prominent of her charges being Angel the bunny. She represents the element of kindness. Represents the element of Kindness, huh? Seems like just the thing I need right now. Anyway, I’m writing this because I don’t know what to do. I’ve heard her talk, in English, but she never talks to me. In fact, she tends to avoid me, despite never leaving. I’ve tried on a number of occasions to ask her who she is or where she came from, but I don’t even think SHE knows. If she really is from a television show… I don’t think I should tell her. Not yet. The weird thing is, I’m not freaking out. And if you’re interested, no, nobody else can see her. Just me. That’s what scares me the most, but I KNOW she isn’t a vision or anything… I’m NOT crazy! I hadn’t even seen the show before, so how could I imagine her?? I think I’ll watch an episode or two later tonight. I’ve tried a number of times to reach out and touch her to make sure she’s real, but she always backs away before I can. The poor thing is so scared. The calmest I ever see her is when she’s with animals, specifically my cat, Sylvester. She talks to him, and—wow!—I’ve never heard a more beautiful voice. This is more than I wished for. I just hope it isn’t more than I can handle. So that’s where I am right now: Glancing back and forth between my computer screen and my wish come true. My original plan was to write it as a story, so you all wouldn’t think it was real and freak out, but I just can’t. I’m way too tired and suck at writing. Please, PLEASE don’t tell anyone about this! If anyone found out… well, they can’t see her, so I’m not sure, but it can’t be good. At the very least, they’ll think I’m crazy! My parents are home, so no experimenting tonight. I think I’ll just watch some “My Little Pony” (sounds girly) then get some much needed shut eye. I’ll post again as soon as I can, but in the meantime, I really need your advice. This is a site dedicated to the show, right? You have to know what to do! And remember, DO NOT tell anyone about this. Maybe one day, it’ll get out, but not until I’ve sorted this all out. …Awe, she just yawned. So cute! Wait, she’s coming over here. She… just lay down next to me. She still won’t look me in the eye, but at least she’s getting more comfortable around me. She really needs a bed (mine isn’t big enough for both of us). What should I make it out of? Okay, I’m beat. Thanks for reading this, and I predict about 70% of you won’t believe me, and 10% of those will just play along, which is fine. This is a site for FanFICTION after all. But those who think it might be possible… please help because I don’t want to waste this opportunity.