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// Surprise, Twilight! 
// Story: The New Year 
// by Nineveh 
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Dear Twilight,

Surprise! Didn't think we'd write back did you?
This year we learned about the magic of friendship, from you, Twilight.
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Hello, Twilight, I just want to say thank you as well for everything you've brought into my life ever since you arrived in Ponyville. Not to mention you gave me clients in the glamorous Canterlot for my Carousel Boutique, and because of that, sales for my outfits have skyrocketed! Thank you, Twilight.
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Ha! You finally admit you're an egghead Twilight! I knew you knew all along! And of course I'm a great Pegasus; I'm awesome! Oh, and you mentioned that thing about Scootaloo. . . . Thanks for telling me that, egghead. I didn't think she looked up to me like that. You gave me new friends to turn to, Twilight. Thanks.
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Hi, Twilight. Um. . . . Thank you for everything this year a-and, you won't believe how happy I am that you, understand and accept my unassertiveness. I think you've really opened me up Twilight, and I want to thank you for that. I haven't really opened up to anyone since you came to Ponyville, and you've cracked my shell. Thank you, Twilight. I look forward to spending the new year with you. That is, if you don't mind....
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Howdy, Twilight! Listen, ah'm real touch by this here letter ya gave me. Yer a great friend, and you've opened mah heart to a lot of amazin' things ah hadn't seen, like friendship. Back 'fore ya came around these parts, ah was all caught up in work and mah family that ah hadn't really had a chance ta make friends. Then, when y'all showed up, ah began warmin' up to folks. Thanks, Twi.
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HEY TWILIGHT! OMG, I was so happy when you sent me this letter that I wanted to throw you a super huge, mega fun, terrifically amazingly terrific party to thank you because just saying thank you is boring because I couldn't just say "thank you" after all you've given me because thank you isn't enough. You're one of my bestest friends ever, Twilight and I really couldn't thank you enough for everything you've done for me. Gosh, I don't think a party is even enough! Maybe I should-
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Okay, that's enough, Pinkie. We all know what'll happen if we just let you continue with this; we wouldn't get a turn! Hey Twilight! Howdy, Twilight! Hi, Twilight! Thanks for wishing us luck on finding our cutie marks! For your information, we're gonna get our cutie marks this year, if it's the last thing we do!
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Thank you, Twilight. For everything. We all love you. Happy New Year.

Love,
Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Scootaloo, Applebloom, and Sweeite Belle