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// A Dated Journal Entry 
// Story: Poniocracy Side Stories 
// by sunnypack 
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Chapter 1: A Dated Entry


Entry 2,539

Date: Day of Luna, Month of Celestia, The Second Thousandth and Third Year After Discord

Dear Diary,

It’s been a while since I’ve felt the need to consult you. I think after all this time, you might be upset I haven’t caught up with you. Don’t worry, you haven’t been replaced, I’ve been busy with my new friends. Crazy, right? I thought I had my research and studies and that was all I needed. Turns out having friends makes a difference.

I know what you’re thinking. I did say before that as long as I’m polite and reasonable, I can get on with my studies, ultimately I would have no need for friends.

I was wrong.

It’s strange, but I’ve never been without my new friends from Ponyville, until now. There were of course, times when I was alone, when I would be away from my friends, but at those times I have never needed to contact them, never felt the need for their comfort or support. Whenever I did, they were always conveniently there.

I guess… what I’m trying to say is that… I miss my friends. I didn’t know how much until I needed them. It’s been a rough day and all I want to do is laugh and cry and let them distract me from my problems, or better yet, give me advice.

Today I was fully resigned to solving my own problems. Problems that I had never really dealt with before. One thing changed for me today. I met a new friend. I met an old friend. An old, reignited into someone new.

It may seem surprising, but I met Princess Celestia while she had been sneaking around incognito. Now that I look back on the moment I met her, there was something about her I genuinely enjoyed. At times, when I felt unduly stressed or worn, she would come as a mentor and a guiding force in my life. I looked to her in reverence and awe.

But when she held her hoof out and said, Let’s be friends, I smiled giddily and for a few hours we chatted about everything and anything. My burden seemed trivial and insignificant. My worries were unfounded. As I look back, I smile.

It’s great to have friends.

Thank you for listening patiently, Diary.

I’m sorry, but I don’t think I’ll be writing anytime soon.






Chapter 2: A Timely Reply


Dear Twilight,

I'm so glad you've made so many friends. Please know that I will always be here for you. I don't know if this will reach you, but I'll miss you.

I'm so proud of you, Twilight.

Love,
Diary