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// Chapter 12 - I Think I Can... I Know I Can... 
// Story: The Great and Powerful Failure 
// by Sarizon 
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Rainbow Dash grabbed Trixie around her waist, and began to hoist her up into the air.

"A-Are you sure this is okay Rainbow Dash? I don't want you to hurt yourself."

Rainbow dash just laughed at the thought.

"Please Trixie... I'm a lot stronger than you think, ha ha!"

Although Trixie was excited about flying, she couldn't help but feel a little nervous. She was a Unicorn after all, and although she always wanted to fly, the feeling of her legs just dangling in the air made her close her eyes in fear. The three ponies made their way out of the Everfree forest flying as fast as they could to the castle for the sun was sinking fast, and there was no time to lose.

Twilight just sighed and said to herself, "If only Celestia would just keep the sun up a little bit longer."

The rainbow pony looked down at a scared light blue pony covering her eyes, and said, "Trixie. Don't you want to see the view?!?"

Trixie was shaking with fear and wouldn't budge.

"Uh oh... I think my... grip is slipping!"

That made the fearful pony jolt up and shout, "Don't!"

Rainbow dash tried to hide her laugh, while Trixie gave her a dirty look, but when she looked back in front of her. It was the most amazing view she had ever seen. She could see all of Ponyville, Cloudsdale,  and even in the distance, the Canterlot castle was visible. In an instant, her eyes grew with excitement at the sight in front of her.

"I-I'm...Flying...I'm actually flying!"
"Yeah you are!" Yelled Rainbow Dash.

Without hesitation, she held her hooves out in front of her, as if she were the one with wings, trying to get as much speed as possible. For the first time since she could remember, Trixie felt happy, and nothing could bring her down, that is, unless she were dropped of course. Trixie continued to laugh and smile as she gazed over all of Ponyville. She would give an occasional "WOOHOO!" as Pegasus holding would sway back and forth, doing tricks while going really fast. Twilight and Rainbow Dash could only smile at the light blue pony that was nothing but joyful as she grinned the biggest grin that either pony has ever seen on her face.

In the midst of the fun Trixie was having, she saw the Castle in the distance in all of its glory. There was a giant sign hanging on the front of the castle that read, "Castle Celebration Night!" She could see numerous ponies of Ponyville making their way inside of the castle to attend the party. 

Trixie was filled with excitement and shouted, "We're going to make it!"

The three ponies swooped down to the castles' stairs, and there, they saw a familiar looking pink pony standing at the door way, greeting everypony into the castle.

"Welcome! Step Right in! Music and treats are down the hall! Hold on a minute mister...... Okay, your Good!"

Typical Pinkie Pie fashion.

Twilight waved her hoof at Pinkie and said,"We're here Pinkie!"

Pinkie turned to see them and instantly focused on the light blue pony in between them.

"Trixie!!! You made it!!!" Yelled Pinkie.

Pinkie ran down the stairs like and gave Trixie an even bigger hug than she did earlier in the day. Trixie returned the hug but was trying to catch her breath from how tight she was being held by the pink pony.

"Where have you been!?! I was scared you weren't gonna make it!"

"Y-You were?"
"Of course I was! Everypony is waiting inside for you! I wouldn't know what to say if you didn't show up!"

Trixie looked felt dumbfounded by what Pinkie just said.

"Wait... Everypony's waiting for me?"
"Of course they are! We all are! Come on in!"

Trixie looked at the two ponies beside her for an explanation, but even they were confused at what was going on. Regardless, the four ponies walked into castle to join the other ponies in some fun. At the top of the castle's stairs, the castle's doors were open and through them was the sight of streamers, different colored lights flashing, and dance music blaring loudly. It seemed like almost everypony in Ponyville was in attendance and having a great time. Although Trixie was much more comfortable now, she still felt like everypony was staring at her as she walked toward the main hall to the party. Why was it exactly that everypony wants to see her? Is she about to get the flack she deserves by all of Ponyville's residence for what she did? Or is it for something else? She only hoped that it was the second option.




The four ponies made it down the main hall to the dance floor, where there was a blue haired pony rocking the castle with her music that had everypony dancing their hooves off.

"Woo! This party's killer!" Shouted a random pony.

"If you three will excuse me for just one quickity quick second! I'll be right back!"

With that said, Pinkie made her way through the dancing ponies and onto the stage where The DJ booth was.

"Hey Vinyl!"
"Sup Pinkie Pink?!?"
"Can ya cut the beat real fast?!?"
"Not a problem!"

Vinyl stopped the music and everypony stopped dancing to see what was going on.

"Hey Everypony! Sorry for interrupting the music! Are you all enjoying the party so far?!?"

There was an immense cheer form the crowd of ponies in response.

"Great! We'll get right back to the music, but first, I'd like to announce that our super duper awesome guest is finally here!"

Trixie realized what was about to happen and began to panic. 

She though to herself, "Oh no.. I need to hide somewhere fa-"

Before she could finish the thought, the spotlight shined onto Trixie in the crowd, and just like that, she was stunned and didn't move.

"Give a SUPER WARM WELCOME to Trixie everypony!"



And just like that, everypony was staring down Trixie, and she knew it. She couldn't move and was ready to receive some backlash from everypony in the castle. Rainbow Dash had that same feeling and was beginning to walk towards Trixie in case if she needed back up, but Twilight stopped her in her tracks. Then... Something unexpected happened.



Everypony cheered  in kindness and appreciation for the light blue pony. As confused as she has been this whole day, Trixie has never been more confused in her life at the fact that all of these ponies were cheering her.

"I-I don't understand. Everypony wants me here? N-Nopony is mad at me?"
"Ofcourse we do, darling."

Trixie turned to see Rarity walking towards her with what looked like another gift.

"And no Trixie, nopony in all of Ponyville doesn't want you here."
"I just don't get it. Since I've been here, the only pony's I've only associated myself with you six. Why does everypony else like me?"

Rarity chuckled and replied," It's a bit of a long story. You see, when you left me, no thanks to spike, Pinkie immediately barged into my shop, and told me all about your delicious cupcake mix you ended up creating."

Trixie looked shocked by what she heard.

"It was...delicious?

Pinkie rushed back down from the stage to Trixie and yelled, "Uhuh! I don't know what you did, but that cupcake mix was some of the best I've ever tasted! Every cupcake here is made from your mix, and by the looks of it, everypony here is enjoying them!"

Pinkie pointed to the concession table where a couple of stallions were enjoying the very cupcakes Pinkie was talking about. Trixie couldn't believe it. She actually made something good? Regardless, Rarity continued on with the explanation.

"After Pinkie told me her story, I began telling her about how much fun it was to get to know you when we were creating a dress together. I also told her about how a certain little purple dragon was rude to you. Which reminds me... Spike..."

A few seconds went by, and through a few ponies legs, came the very little dragon that they were speaking of. He had his head down in shame, and walked up next to Rarity.

"Spike, is there something you would like to say to Trixie?"

Spike just kept looking down. A frustrated white furred pony gave a light hit on of Spike's noggin, making him jolt up.

Rubbing his head, Spike said, "S-Sorry about yelling at you earlier Trixie. I-I had no idea that you were trying to change, and I should've asked Twilight about it earlier, but I just assumed that you were still the same Trixie that, you know, tried to take us out before. If it's means anything to you, I hope you can forgive me."

Trixie couldn't help but smile at the innocent little dragon in front of her. He was cute sleeping, he's cute apologizing.

"It's okay Spike, I can tell you were only trying to defend what's important to you."

She smiled at Rarity after saying that, making her slight blush. She tried to play it off and continued.

"Y-Yes, well... A-After we discussed your success with cupcakes, I decided to finish what we started and, while taking quite some time, I managed to finish the dress using your ideas we discussed earlier."

Rarity used her magic to grab the present sitting next to her and gave it to Trixie.

"Here you go, Trixie. And don't worry, I'm not charging you for it. Our new found friendship is more than enough for me."

Trixie felt so moved by Rarity's words, so mush so, she almost teared right there and then, but she held it in, and gave Rarity a heart warming hug.

"G-Gee, I don't know what to say..."
"Good! Because we're not done yet!" Yelled Pinkie.
"What else could their be?" thought Trixie.
"When me and Rarity were done talking about our day with you, we stopped by Fluttershy's to see how you did with her animals!"

The light blue pony knew this would be the part where nothing positive could come out of it. To continue the story, Fluttershy flew out of the crowd and landed in front of Trixie.

"H-Hi Trixie. It is true that they swung by my home after you left, and I told them about how you tried to save the beavers' dam, and about how you and Discord acted quick to make my little bunnies come back home when I wasn't around."
"B-But, the dam... I couldn't save it, and it was all my fault..."
"Oh, but you did do something right Trixie."
"...I did?"
"Yes. Sure, the dam did break apart, but because you acted quick and stopped the dam with that old rope you found, the beavers learned from your actions, and used some thicker ropes from my home to help make the dam stronger than ever. Here, I have a photo. Take a look."

Fluttershy showed the photo to Trixie, and like she said, the beavers were on top of the dam that was rebuilt with three large ropes wrapped around the stems and branches that Trixie gave the beavers earlier in the day. 

"That was very quick thinking to use a rope to stop the dam breaking Trixie, and now look. Even when you thought you failed, you still succeeded," said Rarity.

Trixie smiled knowing that the beavers where able to fix the dam using her idea for a rope to enforce it. Yet, even though it turned out that she did some good out of her mistakes, she knew there was still one pony that she just felt like she didn't do anything right with. There didn't seem to be any sign of that pony either, so that just seemed to enforce that idea. But then, a familiar voice was heard.

"I guess this is the part where I come in..."



Trixie turned to see the very pony she was just thinking about... Applejack. Applejack slowly made her way into the circle, but not without a few glares thrown her way. Applejack looked over to Twilight who was giving her the biggest glare of them all. Applejack couldn't blame them though, especially after happened back at the farm. She could only hope that she could explain herself before being ridiculed by everypony. She took her hat off, rubbing the edge of it with her hoof, and began to talk to Trixie

"I suppose I should explain myself... After they were done at Fluttershy's, they swung by Sweet Apple Acres after you ran off. I told them how I treated you, and then of course.. How I... Broke your locket."

Rainbow Dash felt like interrupting, because even though it was Applejack that grabbed the locket, she felt had she not hit Applejack's hoof so hard, then maybe it wouldn't have fallen.

"Well it would've never fallen if I hadn't hi-"
"It's okay sugarcube. It was my fault, not yours..."

The rainbow haired pony nodded and stepped back.

"That locket is somethin' that was obviously very personal to you, and I should've never tried to take it away like that from you. I know that everypony here isn't really happy with me because of what I did, and I'm not happy about what I did either, and well... it... it was just plain wrong of me."

Trixie was stunned by how sentimental AppleJack was being  with her. This was certainly a side Trixie had never seen before.

"I should've given you a chance, and not stomp all over you like an old cowpie. so I'm sorry Trixie, and I hope you can accept my apology."
"Well..."
"Wait! Before you answer, there is one thing I want to give to you before you answer. I know I might seem like the best pony right now, but I got you something... Consider it a thank you for saving me from the pile of apples earlier..."

Applejack moved to reveal the big red stallion that was farming the field earlier and what he was carrying into the castle was what looked like a brand new carriage. Only... it wasn't an ordinary carriage. It was a carriage that was built just like Trixie's old home.



Trixie mouth suddenly dropped. The carriage was almost an exact replica of her old home. The one she had to sell just to survive. IT was like she never sold it.

"I-Is that...for me?"

The Red Stallion simply answered, "EEYUP."

"Do you like it? I remembered you tellin' us that you sold your old home carriage, so I figured that for my bad actions, I would get my brother, Big Mac, and my sister, Applebloom, to help me out buildin' you a new home to stay in. We even made it more spacious so you would be more comfortable. It's the least I can do after what I did to you."

Trixie wasn't the only one surprised. Everypony was shocked at Applejack's act of kindness. Twilight's glare soon turned into a smile at what Applejack did for Trixie.  Applejack turned around to look at Trixie again, but was quickly wrapped in a hug by Trixie before she could say anything else. Trixie couldn't hold back a few tears of joy for what Applejack gave her.

"Thank you... Thank you so much Applejack! You have no idea how much this means to me. Of course I'll forgive you!" Said a joyful Trixie.
"You're welcome. You taught me a valuable that no matter who you are or what you did, everypony deserves a second chance.. Well, third chance technically, but still..."

Even with the one pony who didn't trust her the most, Trixie was able to make change even when she didn't realize it, and yet, she was still confused on one thing.

"I mean, this is just all so touching and wonderful, but, there is still one thing I just don't understand. Why is everypony else happy I'm here? I didn't do anything good for them." 

That's when a young voice came from the crowd and said, "Yes you did!"

Trixie looked in the direction where the voice came from. What come out of the crowd, was a Filly. It was the same filly from earlier in the day.

"You helped me with my kite. Remember?" said the little Filly.

Trixie was instantly reminded what exactly happened. The poor filly crying. Using her magic to get it out of the tree. Seing that bright smile on the Filly's face when she put a magic spell on the kite. She remembered it all.

"I showed all of my friends how cool my new magical kite was! We all went and told our parents, and they told their friends, and so on and so forth! Everypony knows what you did for me miss Trixie!"
"We were also a big part by telling everypony about your day with each of us," said Rarity.
Fluttershy included, "Everyone minds changed quick about you, and soon, ponies in all of Ponyville started talking about you in a positive way."

Trixie began to blush from kindness given to her from everypony. The little Filly walked up to Trixie and grabbed the same leg she hugged earlier. Trixie returned the hug with a smile on her face.

"Thank you miss Trixie. You're the nicest pony ever."
"Y-Your welcome little Filly."

After a few more heart warming seconds, Pinkie got back on the microphone at the DJ booth.

"Let's give a round of applause to the most super duper pony out there, Trixie!"

The crowd of ponies stomped their hooves, and Trixie felt like she was completely free of any negativity she had brought the residence of Ponyville and her six new friends.

"Now let's get this party back rolling huh?!? Kick it Vinyl!"
"Uhh.. Pinkie?"
"Yes?"
"It's uh.. The beats aren't coming back on."
"What do you mean they're not?!?"
"I-I don't know. I'll need a couple of minutes to figure it out. IT shouldn't be too long."
"But the entertainment! We can't have a party without ENTERTAINMENT!!!!"

All of the ponies were waiting for the music to come back on, but still, no music was playing.

"Uh, hehe, just one moment everypony, DJ-Pone should have it fixed in a second, ahehe, hehe."

Trixie began to feel bad about what was happening

"Oh I wish there was something I could do."

That's when the little filly standing next to her spoke up.

"I know what you can do miss Trixie! You can do a magic show! Me and my friends would love to see it, and that way, you can buy them some time!"
"Oh no, I-I couldn't..."
The little filly grabbed her leg and and asked, "Pretty please?"

It would certainly help, but Trixie wasn't sure. The whole reason she got into trouble in the first place was because of her magic tricks. What if would happen again.

"I-I don't know, my magic has caused nothing but trou-"

Before she could finish her sentence, Twilight interrupted her.

"What you did was in the past, Trixie. Even with your mistakes, you made a difference, to all of us, and now, everypony in Ponyville see's you as a new pony. There's no reason to hide from what you know you are the best at doing."

Twilight used her magic to grab Trixie's hat from Rarity's opened present she brought and placed it on Trixie's head.

"It's like what your mother said in your locket, 'Be the magical pony you know you are, Trixie'."

A single tear ran down Trixie's face as she smiled at what Twilight just said to her. Her mother always did tell her to be the best magical pony out there, but it in this moment that she finally realized it. She didn't need to cook, or create dresses, or care for animals, or buck apples just to make it up to become better. All she ever needed was strength, a determining spirit, the will to change, and of course, love. She hadn't had the last one on that list for so long, but now, she finally has it again, through her new found friends. She smiled and looked back down at the little Filly.

"Alright... Trixie shall do it."
Rainbow Dash shouted, "Trixie? Which Trixie?!?"

Trixie gave a big smile and tilted her wizard hat up and got on her hind legs.

"The GREAT and POWERFUL Trixie!"

Everypony began stomping their hooves in excitement for Trixie's magic show.

"There is one more thing I forgot to mention Trixie," said Rarity.

Rarity used her magic to grab some items from a box behind the stage curtain. The items turned out to be a bunch of Wizard hats, and cape, made the same way Trixie's were, but had the deigns of each of the six ponies she now calls friends. Each of the ponies put theirs on.

"Just A little something I whipped up while finishing your dress. I hope you don't mind if we share a little magical spirit with you."

Trixie just shook her head and said, "Not at all!"

They hugged Trixie, and Trixie immediately hopped onto the stage.

"Prepare to witness and be amazed by the magic and tricks of the Great and Powerful Trixie!"



The little Filly and her friends sat up front to watch the show, with every other pony watching behind them. Trixie began doing her magic tricks and with each trick she did, the Filly's became more amazed, and smiled out of pure joy from watching Trixie perform. Even the pony's who had seen the same tricks from before were still amazed by Trixie's magic tricks and stomped in appreciation. Trixie never felt so wanted and cared for in her life. Trixie finally realized that she was meant to do magic all along. No matter how hard she tried, nothing else would fill the hole that Trixie took magic out of. It seems it is destiny for her to become the best Magical pony is all of Equestria, just like her father was. No matter what anypony thought of her, she would keep her head held up high, knowing that she is doing something that makes her happy... Just like her mother. She knows that her parents would be proud of her right now.



Trixie ended the show with a magical firework display, and everypony went wild and cheered for her. Trixie bowed, and smiled the biggest smile she had ever smiled. She was finally a "Somepony." The six ponies joined her on stage and gave her congrats and hugged her for her outstanding performance.

Trixie looked at Twilight and said, "Thank you, Twilight... For having the faith in me to prove to you, Pinkie, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Applejack, Rarity, and everypony in Ponyville that I have changed for the better.
"You're welcome, Trixie. I don't think there's any doubt about you being good anymore."

Vinyl hopped back from behind the DJ booth and called Pinkie Pie over.

"Alright Pinkie, we're good to go!"
"ALRIGHT!!! LET'S GET THE MUSIC PUMPING UP AGAIN!!! HIT IT VINYL!"

Vinyl Scratch put her shades back on and began the beats again, continuing the dance party. Everypony in Ponyville danced for the rest of the night and had a great time, but nopony was smiling bigger and having as much fun than Trixie, not even Pinkie, and that's hard to do.

By midnight, the party had ended, and everypony said their goodbye's to the six magical ponies, and Trixie. Trixie was actually approached by some families in hopes of having Trixie perform at their Filly's birthday parties, and Trixie happily accepted every family's offer. Once everypony was gone, Trixie turned back to the other six ponies. They were all pooped, so Trixie figured that she would say this while they were still conscious.

"Thank you all again... For everything. Without any of you, I don't think I would ever have redeemed myself and become the pony I am now."
Twilight asked, "I think we should thank you, Trixie All in all, it was you who showed us that anyone can change if they put their mind to it. I think I speak for all of us when I say you are more than welcomed back to us. You're now our friend."

The other five ponies agreed with Twilight, making Trixie feel very appreciated.

"Thank you."
"So where will you go?"
"Hmm... I'm not sure. I might travel again someday, but I have grown such a connection with you all and Ponyville, that I think I'm going to stay in my new home carriage here. This place could use a few tricks here and there if I do say so myself. It also seems a lot of ponies want me to perform for them here, and you all are here as well. I'm not going to leave my new friends anytime soon."
"You know, you're more than welcomed to stay in the castle for tonight."
"Hmm... Okay. but only if you all are here aswell."

Rainbow Dash flew into the air and shouted, "SWEET! SLEEPOVER!"

The rest of the ponies just laughed and gave each other a big hug. For the rest of the night, they had fun, told stories, and had the best time only friends could have.



The next morning, Trixie's carriage was waiting outside the Castle stairs, and she was ready to take off, but not without giving a final goodbye to her new found friends.

"Feel free to visit us anytime," said Twilight.
"Yes! We absolutely must have lunch again Trixie!"
"You can always feel free to stop by my place and help with the animals anytime you like."
"And If you ever need apples, I'm always buckin' sugarcube."
"CALL ME IF YOU EVER NEED HELP WITH PARTIES TRIXIE!!!!!!"


Trixie was sad to leave her friends, but she gave one last hug, and a wave goodbye until the next time they would see each other. The castle doors closed behind Trixie, and Trixie took a deep breath.

"Now, I know who I am. Now I know what to do. I am Trixie...the great and powerful Trixie."

As Trixie was about to move her carriage, she heard a familiar young voice calling for her.

"Wait! Miss Trixie!"

Sure enough, it was the same young Filly from last night.

Trixie replied, "Yes? What is it?"

"Miss Trixie. After watching you last night, I know exactly what I want to do when I grow up!"
"Oh? And what is that?"
"I want to be a magician! Just like you!"

Trixie was silent for a moment and just smiled, thinking back to how she said the exact same thing to her mother all those years ago. It reminded her of her locket, and when she went to grab it, she was shocked at what she saw. The locket was no longer broken. It was as if the locket never snapped in half. How was this even possible? Somehow though, Trixie wasn't freaked out, but just happy. 

Trixie just looked up to the distance and said, "I guess he really was magical. Now I see why you loved him mother."

The little Filly looked confused.

"Who are you talking to Ms. Trixie?"

Trixie just smiled and looked down at the Filly.



"Nothing," She said, "I think you will make a great magical pony."

The little Filly smiled and asked, "Really?!? You really think I can be a great and powerful magician too?"
"Sure you can! But first, you'll need a great and powerful hat and cape."

Trixie took off her hat and cape and placed them unto the little Filly. She couldn't help but be overwhelmed with joy and hugged Trixie's leg, and of course Trixie hugged back. Trixie began to pull the Home Carriage to a place she felt she would feel most comfortable in Ponyville, and the Little Filly followed right next to her.

"So, my little Filly... what magic trick would you like to learn first?"

As she was pulling away, Two ghostly figures stood behind her and watched Trixie slowly disappear around the corner of a home.

"She certainly has your determination, Harry."
"Yes, but she has your will and strength, honey."
"I'm just so happy that she is finally doing what she loves most."
"Hmhmhm...Me too... Me too."

They embraced one another and, together, said, "We love you, and we will always be with you no matter what... Never change who you are... Our...Little...Trixie."




THE END