Trixie took a sip of grape juice, then set the glass down on the counter. She was sitting alone at a large table in the new restaurant located between Ponyvillle and Manehattan. It was called "The Blue Unicorn". How fitting. Trixie started coming here when it first opened. Mainly to eat the good food that was served, but also to think about the past. About her time in Ponyville. The moment that changed her life. Ever since she was called out as a fake, her life has been miserable. Everywhere she went, ponies stared at her, muttering to their friends. Hoofington was the worse. Ever since the word got out that she supposedly saved them from an Ursa Major, they treated her like dirt. And she didn't blame them either.
The door to the restaurant opened and six mares walked in; 2 Ponies, 2 Pegasi, and 2 Unicorns. They were talking with each other until they spotted Trixie at the table in the far corner. They decided to approach her.
"Trixie?" asked Twilight, surprised to see her.
The blue mare had a depressed look about her, like she didn't care about anything. Her eyes filled with sadness and her mouth in an expressionless pose. She took another sip of juice.
"Hello, Twilight Sparkle." she said in a depressed tone, setting the glass down. "It's been a while."
"Oh, I've been waiting for this moment." said Rainbow Dash. "Now, I get to teach you lesson about bragging."
"Rainbow..." Twilight whispered harshly.
"I welcome it." said Trixie, not changing her tone.
She didn't even look up at them.
"Beg your pardon?" asked Applejack.
"I deserve it." said Trixie, taking another sip of juice.
"Excuse me?" Twilight asked, shocked. "Something wrong?" she asked, sitting down across from Trixie.
The others sat down as well, with Trixie on one side and the others on the other side.
"It's a long story." said Trixie, taking another sip.
"We have time." said Twilight as a waitress unicorn came over.
The six ordered food. When the waitress left, they returned their attention to Trixie.
"Well?" asked Applejack. "What happened?"
Trixie sighed and closed her eyes.
"I guess I should start from the beginning and work me way up to this point." The six friends listened intently. "It all started when I was a foal..."
It was Christmas and I was sitting in front of the Christmas tree. My parents had gotten me a present and it was sitting in front of me. I opened the box and pulled out a wand. I let out a small gasp of excitement.
"It's amazing." I said, in awe.
"Merry Christmas, sweetie." said my mom with a smile.
I continued to stare at the wand and I decided to show my friend. I walked up to my mother a few minutes later.
"Mommy?" I asked.
"Yes, sweetie?"
"Can I go over to my friend's house?"
"Sure." she said. "Just don't overstay your welcome."
I smiled. "I don't think that's even possible. They love me."
My mom smiled back. "I bet." She rubbed my mane. "Go on. Get going."
i gave her a hug and left. I then made my way through Hoofington, heading straight for Butter Crisp's. I saw her standing out in her front lawn.
"Hey." I said, running up to her. "Look what my parents gave me."
I held the wand in my mouth, the star at the end glistening in the sunlight.
"It's pretty." said Butter Crisp.
"I know right?" I asked. "What did you get?"
"Just a train set." she answered with a hint of disappointment.
We continued chatting for a bit longer before we parted. It was then I decided I wanted to be a magician. After earning money by doing chores around me house, I went to the toy store at Hoofington. It was there I bought my first magic kit. I practiced and practiced and practiced until I could perform the tricks blindfolded. After I got good enough, I showed them to Butter Crisp and my other friend, Feathermay.
"That was cool." Feathermay answered. "Do it again."
I set the wand down on the cardboard box I was using as a table.
"Sorry, Feather. A good magician only does a trick once."
"I thought a good magician never reveals their secrets." said Butter.
"That, too." I said.
"How'd you get so good?" Feather asked me.
"Practice. Lots and lots of practice."
The compliments my friends gave me made me think I had a shot at being an actual magician.
Trixie took another sip of juice.
"Is that how it all started?" asked Twilight.
Trixie nodded. "Yes. Little did I know I'd take it too far."
"Wow." said Rainbow Dash. "What happened next?"
Trixie stared at her empty glass.
"Let me just get some more juice." she said. "Then I'll continue."