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// ~❄The Only Chapter❄~ 
// Story: Snowdrop Lets Go 
// by Paton Pendeng 
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	"We really must apologize again," Princess Luna said with a nervous tone. "We are... not the best tour guides."

"I-It's okay..." a small, and quiet voice replied. 

It was during the time after the Spring Sunrise that Celestia and Luna discovered the potential for winter. The season was never very well received at the time due to the remembrance of the 3 pony nations.  Each tribe was driven from their homeland by 3 Windigos and all nearly died from the intense cold. Despite happening a long time ago, many ponies still held their negative emotions about it. With the small and simple change, Celestia hooped to bring happiness to the ponies.
Luna saw something a bit more meaningful, or at least in her opinion. What she saw in Snowdrop was something of a kindred spirit. Luna at the time had felt just as useless as the blind Pegasus. No one that she could recall ever really appreciated her night. Even her sister seemed to snub her as the days went by. Yet during the celebration, she found a single pony who not only loved the night, but remembered the traditions of the night. To make a wish upon a star was to ask the Princess of the Night and give her purpose.
When Celestia offered Snowdrop the opportunity to make more, Luna asked Snowdrop to come with them to their castle and live with them. Luna expected to befriend the filly right away, but... 

"Wh-where are we now?" Snowdrop asked with a wavering voice.

"We now approach the chambers where mine sister is preparing for your work," Luna replied. She casted a glance at the young filly. Every time she did, Luna found an uneasy feeling within her gut. True, the little Pegasus accepted the princesses offer to live at the castle, and even her mother seemed overjoyed at the thought. Yes, there were tears shed, and there was definitely a long goodbye, but it was only after they arrived at the castle when Luna felt a change in Snowdrop.
Luna knew that there was talk within the council of Equestria about her sister's decision. They weren't exactly ones to accept change in any form. Some even doubted whether there would be a change with the citizens attitude. The snow was still cold, and the winds would still be uncontrollable. They claimed it would be a waste of time and money. Some went as far as to say to just dump her back at her home town. That was the political side of the situation. Ponies in the newspapers also spoke criticisms about the young filly. The object of the criticism was that she was blind. Could a blind filly really make a snowflake? Luna wished sometimes that she could actually punish those for actively voicing their opinions...
In the end, the only thing she and her sister could do was to protect Snowdrop from the media and the harsh rumors spreading. Before departing with Snowdrop, her mother made them swear on their honor that Snowdrop would be safe from any and all harm. Luna planned on keeping that promise.

"We are here," Luna said while stopping Snowdrop from continuing any further. Her magic quickly opened the door to the room. It was rather large and somewhat empty. The young pegasus stepped forward into the room. She seemed to wince at the sound of her own hoofsteps echoing into the spacious chamber. Despite the princesses best efforts, she still heard them. She heard the rumors... She heard the lies spread about her. The little Pegasus sputtered and choked back a small cry. She didn't want to cry in front of the princess.

"Snowdrop... I," Luna began with a soft and sympathetic tone. She alone could know what it must be like to be unappreciated. "If there is anything I can do... to help..."

"...Princess...?" Snowdrop's voice was quivering, and her head hung low. "Could I... Could I have some time alone please?"

"Ah, of course," Luna replied too eagerly. She slowly left the chamber, trying to step lightly across the tile. When she reached the door, she called back, "I'll be just down the hall. Just shout if you need anything." The princess of the night, sealing the threshold behind hr. She then waited. It was wrong to lie, but... she didn't want to leave Snowdrop alone.
From inside, the blind filly stifled another cry. Big fillies don't cry. She had to be big... she had to be strong... How could she though? All those doubters, even before she left Cloudsdale, she could remember them. Every last one... (Open this link in a new tab, listen and read along~)

Through the window, leftover snow clouds were being emptied into the streets. They would melt upon contact with the ground. Snowdrop knew this, but still tried to listen for their sound. "The snow falls quiet from the clouds tonight, not a sound to be heard..." The pegasus sung quietly. "The palace walls will protect me,  I have been given their word.

"The wind is bitter like those who doubt and've lied. Couldn't shut them out, Heaven knows I've tried..."

With a shake of her head and a staggering step back, she continued, Don't let them in, Don't let them see, Be the quiet filly you ought to be. Conceal, don't feel, don't let them know... Well now they'll know...!"

Suddenly, a window to the room slammed open, letting in a cold gust of wind to slap the distraught young one... as well as a single snowflake. Snowdrop's ears flicked, and stood upright, hearing it's twinkle. Quietly, she sang, "Let it go... Let it go..." She gently fluttered up to take the flake in her hooves. "Don't hold it in anymore... Let it go, Let it go... turn away and slam the door.

"I won't care," she whispered. "What they're going to say... She turned the flake in her hooves, landing onto the floor with a graceful flutter. "Let their storm rage on... the cold never bothered me anyway."

With a gentle tug, she pulled a feather from her wings and began to chisel the snowflake deftly. "It's funny how some changes makes a difference at all..." She giggled quietly. She blew the feather out of her mouth, and sat back. "And the fears that once controlled me are actually so small!" She gave the new snowflake a gentle breath and it floated up into the room with a small twinkle.

"It's time to see what I can do, To test my limits and break through!" she said with confidence. "No right, no wrong, no rules for me! I'm free~!" She jumped to her hooves and running to the other windows.

"Let it go! Let it go!" she sung out while opening a window. "I am one with the stars and sky!" She opened another set. "Let it go, Let it go! They'll never see me cry!"

"Here I stand!" She said while landing in the center of the room, sending a loud echo through the room. "And here I'll stay... Let their storm rage on...!"

The wind began to pick up, sending in more snowflakes. The Pegasus spread her wings, feeling the wind in her feathers just as the ice particles began to circle her. "My talent flurries through the air into the ground~ My soul is spinning into the frozen crystals all around!" Her wings flapped, sending two crashing and chipping each other. "In one thought it fractilizes into a work of art." She flapped again and threw her head towards the sky. "I'm never going back! I feel it in my heart!" The Pegasus rose into the air slowly, more snow encircling her and clashing into others, making very intricate designs.

"Let it go! Let it go! And I'll sparkle like the twilight stars! Let it go, Let it go..! The quiet filly soars!" she sang proudly. With a louder thud than before, she fell to the floor, slamming all hooves into the ground."Here I stand! I'm here to stay! Let their storm rage on~!" She gave another flap of her wings and the newly made flakes flew out the windows gently. With a small sigh, she whispered, "Their cold will never bother me anyway..."

Luna watched through the keyhole with a shocked look. If a simple filly could be this strong and confident... Luna pushed those thoughts away. She didn't want to think about her sister right now... The princess of the night sat perfectly still, taking her eye away from the door. Her thoughts were all asunder and confused. One thing was for certain: this filly would go down in history, even if she had to write it herself.

"P-princess?" the filly called out from within the room. "Princess Luna...?" The dream guardian shook herself of the shock. She needed to make sure she wouldn't be discovered. After a few moments, she rose from the floor and opened the door, trying hard to be concerned. 

"Are you alright?" she asked. "Are you hurt?"

"No... I do feel better though..." Snowdrop said with a smile. 

"Oh? W-well..." Luna said, clearing her throat. "Let us move on from-"

"S-sorry for interrupting, but..." the filly began, following the taller alicorn. "C-could... could I ask you a favor?"

"Hmm... it depends," the princess replied in consideration. "What dost thou need?"

"C-can I come talk to you sometimes?" the filly asked bashfully. "I-I know you're busy and all, and that you'd have better things to do..." The filly slowed down after feeling a soft feeling against her back. 

"T'would be an honor..." the princess replied, gently guiding the filly with her wing. "T'would be the greatest of honors and privilege to give thee..."