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// Twilight Sparkle's Concern 
// Story: (SiC) Part 3 - Pinkie Pie's Sugary Problem 
// by Brian Jacko 
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	 The next day, Twilight Sparkle paced around her home anxiously. 

"She ate how much ice cream?" Spike asked.

"More than I can remember," Twilight replied. "I'm just worried about her. I know that Pinkie Pie likes her sweets and everything, but I have never seen her eat so much before. She can get really sick. You remember what happened to you when you ate all that ice cream don't you, Spike?"

Spike turned red in embarrassment at the thought and replied, "Yeah, but this is Pinkie. She's just different from the rest of us. That pony can eat anything and not get sick."

Twilight looked back at Spike and said, "Spike, I think she desperately needs help. Her behavior is only going to lead her into self destruction. I'm going to confront her about her problem today. You stay here and take care of the library. I'll be back soon."

Spike shrugged and began to start sweeping the stairs.

Twilight Sparkle left in a hurry. When she got to Sugar Cube Corner, she went inside and saw Pinkie eating a bunch of cupcakes while she was waiting for customers to come in. 

"Hi Twilight! What brings you here so early?" Pinkie asked with a mouthful of cupcakes. Twilight cleared her throat and spoke up, "Pinkie Pie, you're not going to like this, but I'm really worried about you."

Pinkie tilted her head in confusion. Twilight continued, "You know, your problem." 

Pinkie still stared at Twilight in confusion.

"Oh for goodness sake Pinkie! All those darn cupcakes and sweets you constantly eat. They are not healthy for you!" 

Pinkie Pie giggled and said, "Oh you silly filly! I have been eating like this for years and I'm ok. You don't have to worry about me!" Pinkie Pie began to sing as she took out a new batch of cookies from the oven. "Oh wonderful cupcakes and cookies, fill my belly up with sweet and sugary goodness!" 

Twilight rolled her eyes and said, "Pinkie Pie, I think you might be a glutton."

Pinkie Pie looked back at her and said, "A what-on?" 

"A glutton!" Twilight said again. "A pony who eats or consumes an unhealthy amount of food or drink. Pinkie Pie, do you even eat anything that's healthy?" 

Pinkie put her hoof to her chin and was deep in thought. "Well, I do eat corn bread. So that's a vegetable at least." 

Twilight face-hoofed and said, "That's not healthy Pinkie! It's just another sweet carbohydrate that you're putting into your body! You need to eat fruits, vegetables and proteins. You can't just live off of cupcakes and cookies."

Pinkie Pie frowned. "Well, ice cream comes from cows and that's a healthy thing right?"

Twilight face-hoofed again and said, "Pinkie yes, dairy products are healthy, but ice cream is also loaded with sugar and fat. I need to put you on a diet. Just look at your body." 

Pinkie Pie took her hoof and poked her belly. It jiggled a bit and hung low to the floor. "No Twilight! I can put myself on my own diet. You just watch me and see how I lose this belly." 

Just then the door opened and in came Derpy Hooves. 

"Oh! My first customer of the day! How are you doing, Derpy? Would you like the usual chocolate chip muffin?" 	
Derpy smiled as she looked at the freshly baked muffins on the counter. "I'll take a bag of six today Pinkie. I'm having a rather bad day and it's going to be a long day at work. I got in trouble for losing another mail package so I need to have a little extra comfort food if you know what I mean," Derpy said as she winked at Pinkie.

"Ohhh! I know what that feels like!" Pinkie said. "Here you go! That will be eight bits please." 

Derpy reached into her bag and gave her the money. She almost forgot the main reason why she came here and reached into her mail bag and gave Pinkie a letter. "Have a good day Pinkie, I'll see you tomorrow!' Derpy said as she left the bakery.

"Goodbye Derpy!" Pinkie called back. Pinkie fumbled with the letter and eventually opened it. The letter was a reminder that it was time for a checkup with the dentist. Just then, Pinkie felt a sharp pain in her tooth and let out a yelp. She put her hoof to her mouth and mumbled some words. 

Twilight raised an eyebrow and said, "So Pinkie, do you think you have any cavities from all of those sweets you eat?"

"Nope, I haven't had any cavities so far, and I know I'm going to be just fine this year," Pinkie mumbled. 

"Well, I'll be going home now. I'll come back tomorrow and see how you're doing with your new diet. I hope to hear some good news from you about your visit to the dentist tomorrow. Take care." 

Pinkie didn't say goodbye. She heard the door shut and began to mumble to herself. "How dare she try to torture me and tell me that I need to stop eating what I want to eat. I know how to take care of myself and I know what moderation is. I'm going to show her that I can lose this weight and that I know how to diet properly!"