//------------------------------// // Entries 31-35 // Story: One Trick Pony // by Saphin //------------------------------// Entry 31 Oh journal, you WON'T Believe this! I tried to sneak out at night, but those dumb villagers cornered me and forced me to investigate the forest where the Ursa was living. Naturally they forced me to go alone, which actually worked out for the better. At the time I was scared but thats when I came across it. The dreaded "Ursa Major!" As it turns out, it was nothing more than a common binturong! It was a bit bigger than any binturong that I've seen but it was harmless! I put on a big fireworks display and chased it around with some lightning for a bit. I think I scared it off. Afterward I returned triumphantly from the forest to the awaiting crowd. Their jaws slack with awe as I recounted my harrowing tail with the terrifying Ursa Major! They said I must be really powerful to deal with an Ursa Major. I told them I am not only Great, but I am Powerful as well! They had a feast to celebrate my victory. I was, of course, the guest of honour. I insisted on a smoothie with extra hay for my efforts. The ponies of Hoofington will owe me for years to come! I still don't know what a binturong was doing this far west. I doubt it will come back. Even if it does I won't. I'm far to great and powerful to stay in this one horse town. The Great and Powerful Trixie. I like that... Entry 32 Come one! Come all! Come and witness the amazing magic of The Great and Powerful Trixie! I'm a smash hit! All across Equestria the reviews are in! The Great and Powerful Trixie and her show stopping talent are not to be missed! Not my words! Some writer for some local paper in the town I'm in. I forget where I am now. Not that it matters. Trixie is adored no matter where she goes. You have no idea what this is like! I feel so alive when I'm on stage! A few simple magic tricks and the crowd is blown away! I don't even have to try anymore! The Rush of excitement I feel whenever somepony recognizes me! I don't want this feeling to ever end! -The Great and Powerful Trixie. Entry 33 I've done a round circuit now! Only a few small towns I haven't visited. I was hoping to make it to this years Summer Sun Celebration to perform. Wouldn't that be something? The Great and Powerful Trixie working along side the only other pony of equal magical skill, Princess Celestia! I bet if Trixie played her cards right, the Princess might even teach me how to raise the sun like she does. But instead Trixie got stuck in Appleoosa! What rotten luck! Trixie missed the last train to Ponyville by only a few minutes! They said the next would run first thing in the morning. It seems like it took morning FOREVER to come too! Maybe I'll skip Ponyville for now and come back later. What could that backwater town possibly offer Trixie? Maybe I'll stop in on Trottingham and give those stuffy noponies a show they won't forget. -The Great and Powerful Trixie! Entry 34 More rave reviews of The Great and Powerful Trixie! I'm gathering quiet a following! All my admirers shower me with attention and adoration wherever I go. And of course I'm always willing to accept gifts from the fans. Smoothies with extra-hay taste even better when you don't have to pay. The story of the dreaded Ursa Major draws in the biggest crowds. I spiced it up a bit for the show of course. A little embellishment never hurt anypony. After all, what they don't know won't hurt them. Well, I have a pony pedi in a hour and I don't want to be late for my pampering. It had better be on the house. -The Great and Powerful Trixie! Entry 35 The Great and Powerful Trixie is headed for that backwater burg of Ponyville. According to what I'm told is a very reliable source, Princess Celestia seems to frequent this town a lot. Maybe if Trixie were to hang around Ponyville a bit she might meet the Princess and get a royal audience. After all, Trixie deserves royal attention just as much as any other pony. I can see it now. The Great and Powerful Trixie in her triumphant return to Canterlot, performing in the royal court! All the snobs and so-called "cultured" ponies watching as Trixie performs the most spectacular feats of magic ever witnessed by pony eyes! Yes! First, Ponyville. Then Equestria! -The Great and Powerful Trixie!