//------------------------------// // Her Last Words // Story: We Are One. // by memphisgurl //------------------------------// Spike opened the door of the library to see Fluttershy standing on the doorstep clutching a package in her teeth. He asks, "Fluttershy, what are you doing here in the middle of the night?" Setting the package down, she replies pleadingly, "I'm sorry I woke you, Spike, but I need your help. Please, just send this package to the Princess for me." Spike was about to ask why this couldn't wait until morning, but something in Fluttershy's eyes tells him not to. Instead, he just nods and picks up the package which he can't help but notice has the words, "For Princess Luna's eyes only." written upon it. "Thank you," Fluttershy says before turning away. Bewildered, Spike shuts the door and sends the package away with a breath of green flames. Still wondering what could be in that package that was so important, Spike goes back up to his bed. In Canterlot Princess Celestia was about to go to bed herself when a package materialized in midair, surrounded by the tell-tale greenish grey mist of Spike's mail flame. Curious she picks it up in her telekinesis and reads the words written on the outside. "For Princess Luna's eyes only." Wondering what the package could possibly contain, she opens the door to her bedchamber, and gives the package to a guard, saying, "Deliver this to my sister." The guard salutes and gallops off to deliver the package. A few minutes later he arrives at Princess Luna's chambers, where he is admitted after a moment of explaining the situation to her lunar guards. Princess Luna turns around as he enters and asks, "What is it that thou wants at this hour?" "This package just arrived for you, Your Highness," the guard states. Taking the package in her magic, Luna nods, "Dismissed." With a quick bow, the guard leaves to return to guarding Princess Celestia's chambers. Once she could be sure that she was alone, Luna opened the package. On top was a short letter which read: Luna, I'm sorry. Fluttershy Underneath this were ten pages each with a different poem written on them. Intrigued, Luna began to read. Piece of Me I love the way the letters form on a blank page, Where a simple pen takes away my rage, Expressing innermost thoughts and hidden fears, Ink smudging in the marks of my drying tears. When read aloud sweet words are spoken, An undiscovered character has been awoken. Exploring the darkness of an innocent mind, Emptying the pain to leave it behind. It is the light of my melting candle, The satisfying click of a turning door handle Opening my soul to a new direction And saving my mistakes from unwanted correction. Helping the puzzled to understand That it's impossible for emotion to be planned, Because as each word forms it's a piece of me, A unique section of my ponyality. Escaping the Cage I always want perfection. Nothing I ever do is good enough. Always following the same process, Even if it’s tough. Scared of blunt rejection. A plan is set out for me, Never straying from the road, Got to remain on the track, Taking on every load, Never getting to be me. Confidence hiding within, Always acting in situations Scared to mess everything up Pretending brings complications, Not happy without a win. Afraid to step out of the cage That is safe to stay inside, Never taking any risks, Nothing new ever tried Bringing me disadvantage. Break out of the repetition, Learn to live with freedom, Discover the things that I am missing, Stop running from frustration Embrace the imperfection. Past Mistakes It’s funny how things change, With time. How one short year is so long, In a life. Values stay the same, Yet different are thoughts, Opinions are altered And redemption is sought. How a secret is different when Read twice. When the second time around is like Rolling dice. Get a six, move forwards, Get a one – not much fun. Biting my lip I see that Things shouldn’t have been done. Thinking back on how I was, How naïve. How I didn’t think it through and just Chose to leave. How hatred affects judgment And flattery brings haste, I know of these setbacks and How decisions go to waste. It’s part of growing up, seeing the past, And wondering how happiness can ever last, When mistakes are just around the corner again, And you’ll have to remember them even after the pain. Gossip Did you think before you said that? Told a lie to make ponies laugh. How do you think she feels? ‘Cause it’s not true, it’s not real. Did you think before you wrote that? Sold it to see how ponies would react. Why do you think she’s crying? All because you’re the one that’s lying. Because of you her heart is breaking, Because of you her joy is for taking. You took a candle and made a fire, Thought it’d fuel ponies’ desires. So ponies may have gossip and lies But you also put tears in that mare’s eyes. Did she deserve it? Just for some fun? Her perfect relationship has twisted undone. Ponies believe anything they want to hear, A bit of a story to which they can leer. But how much of it is actually true? My guess is not much, this news isn’t new. This Mare This mare who acts like she owns the world, Perfect on the outside, hair all curled. She’s driving the wheel but none of its real - inside she’s young and hurt. This mare who acts like she owns the place, With a bright smile on her pretty face. She takes the lead but it’s not what you need - she’ll leave you without a trace. What is this supposed to be, When you’re in love with someone who isn’t me? What am I supposed to do, When you’ve fallen for a me who isn’t true? Did I lead you on? Did I let you fall? I’m sorry that you’ve not met me at all. If you knew the real me, You wouldn’t be thinking those three words. This mare who plays childish games, Without looking back or being ashamed She’ll hurt you and fight through day and night - she’ll only cause you pain. This mare full of confidence showing no fear, Will tell you what you want to hear. She’ll flirt and play along, even if it’s wrong - she’ll destroy you, my dear What is this supposed to be, When you’re in love with someone who isn’t me? What am I supposed to do, When you’ve fallen for a me who isn’t true? Did I lead you on? Did I let you fall? I’m sorry that you’ve not met me at all. If you knew the real me, You wouldn’t be thinking those three words. To you I am incredible, Maybe you’re not all that wrong, But what’s real isn’t exactly what you feel. What is this supposed to be, When you’re in love with someone who isn’t me? What am I supposed to do, When you’ve fallen for a me who isn’t true? Did I lead you on? Did I let you fall? I’m sorry that you’ve not met me at all. If you knew the real me, you wouldn’t be thinking those three words. Interruptions The scraping of the chairs And clashing of cutlery Against plates sends Shivers down my spine as It interrupts my thoughts Disrupting the silence I'd Created for myself so the Rush of chattering friends And rattling packets Fills my ears and reminds Me that I'm alone. Moving Forward The spluttering sound of music From a radio Fills my ears. The harsh black rims of glasses Cover my eyes and Hide my tears. The false sound of laughter Escapes my lips for It’s what everypony hears. The expression of determination Remains pasted on my face For it hides my fears. So I block out the disrupting noise So it is only me, waiting. The way forward clears. I Don’t Need to Think Where the sound of screams makes me happy And the tears wash my frustrations away I don't need to think twice About being lost in this crazy paradise. Where the music plays in my ears so loud And the magic lies in silent thoughts I don't need to think again About dancing wildly in the pouring rain. Where the poisonous outlook invades my mind And venom trickles in my tainted blood I don't need to think more About how this insanity is what I live for. Where my secrets are taken to the grave And my soul is not the one that you save I don't need to think at all Because life will catch me when I fall. Disguised The world is full of disguise, The looks behind which ponies hide, Where is the truth underneath the lies? Originality we are denied. Can you honestly say That you are yourself every day? We are the ones that are led astray The pony we are we always betray. We are full of our petty tales, Exaggerations and wrong details, Reality hidden under tangled veils, We can try but the lie prevails. Life is about what we make Of ourselves, for our sake. If we were truly awake, We would see that all is fake. In masks of crowds we hid, Our darkened souls closed the lid On anything true, we must forbid Ourselves to reveal what we once did. We were handed a strange deal, To live in a life where we feel That we have to change to be ideal, Whatever happened to being real? Bitter Perfect We finally got our picture, Just the two of us tonight. Then you chose this time, To break my stupid heart, But I’m not gonna fall apart On this bitter perfect night. Don’t expect me to come running back, ‘Cause I’m through with all the lies, It was your idea for me to come, Yet you pretend I don’t exist And I’m left alone On this bitter perfect night. Never felt your leg around me, Never told me I looked even pretty, Never acting as friends should be No compliments ever in sight. Not letting me have my last dance On this bitter perfect night. Now I’m too busy dancing To care if you’re watching, You’ve had your chance now, I’m not going to keep trying, I’ll dance away my regrets On this bitter perfect night. Now the night is over, I can’t help but cry, Tears spill down my cheeks You don’t even realize, That you were the one that ruined This bitter perfect night. Setting down the last page, a single tear rolled down the Princess of the Night's cheek.