Destiny

by Gleaming

Epilogue: Confession

I'd like to say thank you, to everyone who has followed the story so far. I apologize for anyone who was unsatisfied with the first chapter, sadly I'm ending this because I didn't put any effort into this. Final chapter!

With the Hearths Warming Eve vacation finally over, the Cutie Mark Crusaders had to present their reflection presentation on what their destiny is and how their destinies changed their lives. All of the fillies and colts filled Cheerilee's classroom, everypony was present except Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo.

''My little ponies, it is time to present your reflection.'' Cheerilee took out her clipboard, scrolling down the list of fillies and colts that will be presenting. The cheerful teacher was leaning in her chair behind the desk, looking outside at the door, waiting for the missing three fillies to show up.

''The first three fillies that will be presenting are, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo. If they do not present today, somepony else will have to present first.'' Cheerilee announced to the class, keeping her eye on the door.

Apple Bloom rushed with her friends out of the clubhouse, planning to head towards the schoolhouse without stopping for anything, until they came to a complete stop. The bottom of their hooves scraped the ground, patches of grass and dirt flew everywhere into the air, pieces of dirt and grass landed in their hair.

''Guys, I've got to confess somethin' to ya. I got my cutie mark, please don't hate me!'' Apple Bloom lowered her head down, poking her hoof at the scraped surface of the ground. She was full of grief, and now she has to come clean.

Apple Bloom turned around to her left side, showed her cutie mark to Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo. The two fillies were left speechless looking at her cutie mark, their jaws dropped down to their chests in astonishment.

''You got your cutie mark, Apple Bloom. Why would we be mad?'' Scootaloo asked, shrugging her arms.

''Yeah it doesn't matter if you got your cutie mark, we're still going to be friends and help each other out in getting our cutie marks. We'll help other ponies get their cutie marks, if it will get Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon to stop making fun of us, it is all worth it because we're a trio.'' Sweetie Belle replied, smiling with a huge grin on her face.

''Aww! Ah'm glad that we're still goin' to be friends, even if I get my cutie mark first. Let's go to see Ms.Cheerilee, before we don't get a grade.'' Apple Bloom said, galloping with great speed on her hooves.

They finally reached the schoolhouse, ready to present their reflection to their classmates, with determination and courage on their side. The three confident friends stood tall in front of the chalkboard, clearing their throats.

''Our reflection is about how we discovered our destiny together. We learned that even when your friends achieve something before you do, you can still encourage them and say that they accomplished a great goal. We've also learned that finding your destiny or your cutie mark is important, but being together as friends in unity and in friendship can always find a way to keep a strong bond between you and your friends.
Sincerely,
The Cutie Mark Crusaders

The whole classroom was touched by their words, and they wiped away their tears running down their faces with their hooves. A round of applause erupted in the entire classroom, with a standing ovation of support from their classmates. The educated classroom of fillies and colts banged their hooves together, everyone enjoyed their reflection except Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon.

''That was a wonderful reflection, girls! The three of you earned an +A, congratulations!'' Cheerilee stamped an A plus near the Crusaders' names on the clipboard.

The Crusaders bowed their heads down in front of the class, smiling over at their teacher. ''Thank you, Ms.Cheerilee! You're the best teacher ever!'' They smiled with cheerful smiles on their faces, glistening big eyes started to form.

''Diamond Tiara, Silver Spoon, we don't care if you call us blank flanks because we have hearts that are as strong as horses. We can represent Ponyville with pride, and we finally have our cutie marks too!'' The Crusaders said altogether.

With the same flash of light that emerged from the mysterious box, one cutie mark formed on Scootaloo's flank and the other cutie mark formed on Sweetie Belle's flank as well. A microphone and treble clef started to appear on Sweetie Belle's flank, and Scootaloo's scooter appeared on her flank.

''We got our cutie marks too, destiny can always bring our friendship together. Even if we start to envy one another, we will always find a way to overcome it together.'' Apple Bloom walked up to Sweetie Belle and Apple Bloom, hugging the both of them softly, booping each of their muzzles playfully.

We're the toughest trio,
The unity between us,
We will always find a way,
To learn and seize the day

Nothing can break our bond,
The three friends who met one day,
Decided to go on their own journey,
They knew they would be together in harmony

Our journey is not over,
We still have a long way to go,
The only thing we wanted to achieve,
To everypony, all you've to do is believe

After the song was over, everypony returned to their homes peacefully. All of the students left the classroom along with Ms.Cheerilee, they will always remember that friendship is always worth fighting for and to realize that being proud of another pony's accomplishments can prove that you care about one another.