When Star woke, the first pony she saw was Applejack with a relieved smile on her face. Applejack chuckled a bit and sat down on the bed next to the filly. “What was that all about?” She asked “You saw everypony and then fainted, why?”
Star chuckled and looked away from the mare in front of her. Why did she have to faint like that, she was hardly afraid of anypony, with a few exceptions of course. Still, she mentally slapped herself for fainting. It wasn’t like she didn’t have a good reason for freaking out. She hadn’t really been around so many ponies more or less ones that wanted to get to know her. That was her assumption anyway, it made sense right? “It’s just that, it was really crowded, I haven’t been around so many ponies before, sure there were a lot of orphans but they didn’t care about me at all and so I didn’t see them much. When I went downstairs, everypony was waiting and staring at me.”
“It’s alright, why don’tcha go and grab a bite to eat and if it will make you feel better, I’ll go and tell the others to leave.” Star smiled wide and gave a soft nod. “I’ll be right back.” AJ left the room giving Star a little time to look around until a knock came to the door. It was still a little dark and hard to see. It would be light soon enough though, she could see the sun rising.
Star jumped as a small voice echoed into the room through the door. “Star, are you ok?” The voice was Apple Core’s, she knew that much. “May I come in?”
“Yeah sure.” Star looked around the room now that it was a bit lighter and she could actually see. “This is a nice room.” Star absentmindedly said as she looked around. The walls were covered with pictures of Apple Cores mother. Trophies were lined up on every shelf in the room.
“Thanks, its my room. Glad you like it.” Apple Core smiled as he made his way to his bed.
“Oh, it’s your room? I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to take it from you.” Star stood up quickly and frowned.
“No worries Star, I volunteered to share my room. I wanted you to use it.” Core walked over to Star and put a hoof around her. She smiled and then gave him a big hug. “No need for that now, it was my pleasure.”
Star backed away blushing, she had no idea why she hugged the colt. Surely she didn’t like him but perhaps she was grateful. She hadn’t been grateful for anything since the day she found out that she was left behind by her mother. Still, it was nice to have a reason to be happy and to hug. She got a hold of herself and turned to Apple Core. “So tell me why you have pictures of your mother and all in your room?”
Apple Core walked over to one of the pictures and smiled wide. The pictures, ribbons and everything else always made him happy. His mother had given these things to him, it was special but it was also more then that. “Ma gave me everythin here to remind me that I can do anythin I put my mind to. It’s also a way to give me comfort when I need it and ma aint home. Pa tries but it aint the same.”
“You’re lucky you know, you have a mom and a dad who love you, I have no one.” Star sat on the bed frowning. She wanted more then anything to be with her real mother who would love her no matter what she did. She wanted her mother to be there for her and comfort her and soon she would have that, maybe. She honestly wasn’t sure what she would do when she met her mother. In a way, she didn’t want to see her mother afraid that she would be pushed away. Still, it was worth the risk right, yet she couldn’t help but feel that she didn’t need her. No, that was crazy, she needed her mother didn’t she? Either way, now wasn’t the time. Her stomach was growling, she needed to eat. “I better go eat something, thanks for the talk.” Star heard her name being called from outside the door.
Star ran out the door and down the stairs and ate as fast as her body would allow. She didn’t want to waste any time today. First she would meet the elements of harmony and then her mother. She was too excited to eat slowly. Once she finished up, she put her dishes in the sink and ran off to get Applejack. “Miss Applejack, I’m ready!” Star yelled over to her as she ran toward the orchard. AJ turned around and smiled seeing Star run over to her practically jumping off the ground. “I’m ready to go.”
“Ok, ok, let me put my stuff away and then we’ll be off.” Applejack put her tools away in a hurry and led Star into Ponyville. Star was anything but calm and once they reached Ponyville, she was even less so. Who could blame, it wasn’t everyday you got to meet your idols. “The first pony you will be meetin is Rarity.” AJ and Star made their way over to a fairly colorful building and tall as well. “This is Carousal Boutique and where Rarity works.” AJ and Star walked into the boutique. It was as usual, clean and tidy, everything was in it’s place. “Rarity.”
“Oh good job darling, you found her.” Rarity looked down at the young filly. “Why don’t you let Star and I talk alone, besides, I’m sure that you have things to do Applejack.” AJ nodded and left the two alone. “I’ll see you later Applejack.” AJ said goodbye as she closed the door behind her. “I take it my friend was kind enough to tell you why you’re here and why we took you away from Scotch.”
“Yes she did and may I say that I’m so excited to finally meet another element of harmony. I’ve heard a lot about the great ponies who saved Equestria multiple times over. Applejack is Honesty, and you’re generosity. Then there is Fluttershy, she is kindness. Pinkie Pie is laughter and Rainbow Dash is loyalty. Then there is my biggest role model, Princess Twilight, she is magic. I can’t wait to meet her, you think she will teach me how to use magic?” Star asked as she jumped around much too excited to stay still and didn’t wait for Rarity to answer before she continued to speak. “Applejack is the most dependable pony and a hard worker too and you make fabulous clothes. Fluttershy takes care of animals and is very patient while Pinkie Pie is excitable and a little overwhelming at times. Rainbow Dash is the fastest flyer in Equestria and a Wonderbolt and Princess Twilight was Princess Celestia’s prized student before becoming a princess as well.”
“Oh my, you sure do know a lot about us don’t you?” Rarity was shocked as she should be. It was true that many know about the six of them but most were adults or near so.
“I am the biggest fan you’ll ever meet, I want to be just like the six of you.” Star stopped hopping around and stared at Rarity with a huge smile. “I wish you had come for me earlier.”
“We would have Star, but there are things that kept us from doing so. It’s good to have you here but I think it’s safe to assume that you want to meet your mother as soon as possible.” Star nodded. “Then let’s take you to Pinkie Pie’s place of work, the sooner you meet us all, the sooner you will meet your mother.” Rarity grabbed a few things and then led Star out the door.