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// Prolouge 
// Story: Sugar And Spice 
// by Dream Land 
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"Sugar Sweets! Are you finished packing yet? We are going in half an hour!"

"Almost, mom!"

Sugar Sweets was the spitting image of her mother, Pinkie Pie. With a pale pink coat and a poofy pink mane, she was your ideal daughter. She was always ready to help her friends, at no cost. One day, she would take her mothers place as the elemant of laughter, and anypony could see that. Her PFF's were Pixel, Aria and Gemstone Shimmer, and she was never seen without her Cutie-mark Crusader cape. It was a simple cape, red with gold lining and the Cutie-mark Crusader emblem, but it was stitched with love.

Sugar Sweets lived with her mom and dad in Sugarcube Corner with Mr and Mrs Cake, and their two foals, Pumpkin Cake and Pound Cake. On the weekend, Sugar Sweets would help her mom in the kitchen of the store, and with Pinkie close by, Sugar was slowly becoming an excellent baker. 

Sugar Sweets was a very intelligent filly, even with her disability. On her last report card from Miss Cherilee, she had gotten straight A's from English to Maths. Sugar Sweets simply love going to school, although, there were some problems. First, and the biggest problem, were Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoons daughters. Ugh. Sugar Sweets barley said their name. Next, was sigh. Him. Sugar Sweets had a little school pony crush on the most dreamy, handsome, kind gentle colt in the world. Whenever Sugar saw him, she would turn beetroot red, and just stare at him. It was so embarrassing, especially when her friends teased her about it.

Now, Sugar Sweets had a secret, which nopony but her knew. It was a terrible, wicked secret, but Sugar Sweets could not fight it. She preferred the night to the day. This is why Sugar Sweets was so interested in astronomy, and she often went to see Princess Twilight Sparkle, for lessons, all about the different stars. Twilight was very skilled at astronomy. In two weeks, there was going to be a once in a life time meteor shower. Sugar Sweets could not wait.

Today, Sugar Sweets and her family were traveling to Canterlot, for Orion's birthday. Orion was the son of Princess Twilight Sparkle and her husband, Flash Century. The party was being held in the castle, and her father, Cheese Sandwich, had gone on the earlier train to make some last minute adjustments.

Finally, her saddlebags were packed, and it was time to go. She trotted down the stairs, to see her mom and her brother using a checklist. She smiled at this. Never, in her whole entire life(which actually wasn't that long)had she ever seen her mom use a checklist. Sugar Sweets thought that it was only Aunt Twilight who used checklists. Hmm. Guess she was wrong.

"Cupcakes?"

"Check."

"Balloons?"

"Check."

"Party Cannons?"

"Check."

"Well, that's it. We have everything we need, now we can go to the train station. I can't wait to see dad again. I mean, I know we only saw him yesterday, but, its been a long time since yesterday, and, in a long time, you can forget somepony's name, so what if dad doesn't remember our names? What if he doesn't remember who we are? What i-"

"Cheese Whiz! Get a hold of yourself!"

Pinkie herself had done this plenty if times, so she knew exactly how to stop it.

"Of course dad will remember you. You're his Whiz. Anyway, we really need to go now. We're late enough as it is."

Cheese Whiz let out a muffled,"OK" as his mothers hoof was still in his mouth. She slowly eased it out. The three ponies made their way to the train station, where they met Rarity, Trenderhoof, and the kids.

"Hey Gemstone Shimmer! How ya doing!"

"Oh, fine thank you, Sugar. You?"

"Just fine. I can't wait for the party! Especially since mom and dad planned it!"

"I'll take your word for it!"

"So," began Rarity, "How are you doing, Pinkie? The kids haven't been to much trouble?"

"Oh, I'm just fine and dandy, Rare Bear. The kids are my little angels. How 'bout you and Trend?"

"All aboard for Canterlot!"

A shrill voice echoed the message to the ponies. They looked at each other.

"Well, I guess its time time for our departure. Let's go! I can't wait to see Twilight and Cheese again!"

As usual, Pinkie and Whiz bounced onto the train, while the others followed.

Sugar Sweets didn't have a care in the world. She was with her friends, her family... what could go wrong? Everything was just fine and dandy, like her mother had said. Little did she know, that everything, was about to go horribly, horribly wrong.

"Oohhhh!! We're getting close now!"

"I can't wait to see Canterlot again. Its been simply ages since we've been, hasn't it Trend? Things at the shop have been hectic, and I've made enough dresses for the whole of Canterlot!"

"I can't wait, can you, Whiz?"

"Nope! I'm just so excited to see dad again!"

"Oh, by the way everypony. After the party, me and Cheese have something very special to tell you."

"Ooh! What is it? Are we moving house? Are you having another foal? Oh, are you and dad getting a divorce?! Oh wait, that wouldn't be very special. Are you getting a divorce mom? Please say your not getting a divorce!"

Rarity rolled her eyes at this. Cheese Whiz was getting a bit over excited now.

"Of course me and dad aren't getting a divorce, Whiz. Me and Cheese both love each other very much."

Sugar Sweets looked at Gemstone Shimmer, and Gemstone Shimmer looked at Sugar Sweets.

"EEWWWW!!!"