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// Fourth Movement: Part 2- On That Note, From the Desk of Twilight Sparkle 
// Story: Sonata de Equestria 
// by MyHobby 
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From the Desk of Twilight Sparkle


Dear Princess Mi Amore Cadenza,

You know what? This whole family is conspiring against me. Who in their right mind tells their sister that they’re pregnant in a baby-shower invitation!?

I mean, I’m very excited that your weight gain was not from stress.

Spike, stop writing th—





Dear Princess Cadance,

I’m so excited to hear that you’re pregnant! Do you know if it’s a colt or a filly? Are you even telling anypony? Oh my gosh this is so exciting!

Shiny would be so happy. He’d probably be panicking, too. I’m so sorry he won’t be there. Well, maybe he can still see it. Maybe there’s a chance he knows, since you two... Anyway.

That said, next time I’d be very happy to hear the news in person, first hoof. I’m getting maybe a little sick of getting news via invitation. Just a little.

So, Ponyville news.

My legs are getting stronger every day with the physical therapy. Rainbow Dash has been a big help with that. She’s had to go through it a few times herself, though not as badly as I am. Turns out she earned her nickname “Rainbow Crash” for a reason. She said she refuses to leave on her expedition until I’m totally healed up, so she and Martial Paw are sticking around for a while.

Speaking of Marty, he’s sorta a weird opposite-day version of Gilda. Real friendly and upbeat. If a little awkward. The two of them share an apartment on Mane Street, where they get a shipment of meat every week.

I think the ponies of Ponyville don’t much care to have two carnivores living in town. Gilda revels in it, though. She likes to cook and eat in public locations. Last week she had a barbeque in the park. I’ll admit it was funny when ponies asked her “What smells so good?” and she replied “Pig meat. Want some?”

Applejack suggested yesterday that Rainbow Dash and Martial should have a double-ceremony with Big Mac and Fluttershy. Rainbow said they weren’t ready to get married. She said, “We hardly know each other yet!”

I think she’s just nervous, since she’s the gal who wants to travel the world with him. It’s like the Young Fliers Competition times a thousand. She breaks out in a sweat and runs off any time it looks like he might propose. Maybe you need to fly down here and work your magic a little bit.

Speaking of nervous ponies, Spike’s been shining his scales all day long. He’s going to ask Rarity to dinner. Honestly, it’s adorable. He’s got a little bowtie and everything.

Yes, he’s about twice as tall as me, but darn it, I can still call it adorable.

(Spike here, Cadance. It’s not adorable so much as it is smooth, suave, and incredibly handsome. I swear.)

It’s a shame to hear that Celestia’s wing is too damaged to heal. Please extend my condolences. I’m sure to see her at our next meeting, so there’s that, but I’d still like to say something now. But... I dunno. I just don’t feel like sending her a letter just yet, you know?

Please don’t tell her I said that. It’s my own silly pride, not her fault.

But do let her know that I’m working on the library rebuilding project. We’ve already got Cranky Doodle’s word that he’ll turn over copies of his transcripts and photos. His home videos, too. Those have some spectacular footage.

Tell Luna I said hello.

I can’t wait to visit you again. It’ll be especially great with the pitter patter of little hooves to go along with it. Have you thought of a name? Something like Heartfelt would be adorable for a filly. Maybe Shining Shield for a colt?

Well, anyway, I’ll see you soon!

Your Loving Sister, Duchess of Equestria,

Twilight Sparkle