What sets us apart from the rest

by zalla661


Teach a Pony to Fish

Charlie was saddened to see Tiffany gone. She was very much set in her ways. It made him wonder if she'd ever see things like he does or if she was blind by her own narrow mindedness.

Still, she was what she was and if he couldn't change her views it wasn't his fault. He proved to his sisters that evolution wasn't necessary to fit in or to be better and to him, that was good enough, even if Tiffany didn't agree. That was her choice.

Instead of focusing on the negative aspects of today, he decided to focus on his success. He not only helped young fillies realize that bullying others for being different wasn't right, and now his sisters too saw his views and at least accepted his view. He knew deep down they still believed evolution was a way to become stronger, and in a sense they are right. that's when he had an idea.

Maybe what he needed is to educate the ponies and pokemon about evolution and cutie marks and where better to start than here in Ponyville?

Turning to Trixie he bounced slightly in place with a silly grin like he wanted to tell her something, but was waiting for her to notice. When the blue mare noticed him she eyed him oddly as did his sisters.

"What is it Charlie?" Trixie asked.

"I just had a great idea sweetie!"

"What is it?"

"I'm gonna become a teacher! Isn't that great?!" he gushed.

"When did you decide this?" She asked him.

"Just now. Why?" he asked, halting his bouncing.

"Well, not that it's not a bad idea but, you aren't exactly qualified to teach." she stated.

"No I don't mean actually teach, teach, I mean be an adviser of sorts." he responded.
Everyone stared at him wondering what exactly he meant. Seeing this, he decided to clarify a bit more.

"I mean what I can do is be a counselor for Ponyville Elementary and teach about how evolution and cutie marks are different and similar at the same time! I can educate the young minds since I lived among ponies and pokemon my entire life, I'm uniquely knowledgeable on both subjects." he said with great pride.

He puffed his chest out like a brave warrior going into battle, while all his sisters giggled at him and Trixie just facehooved.

"Charlie, you're so adorable!" Swift laughed nuzzling him.

"Hey, you said I should be a motivational speaker or something!"

"And I meant it." Swift acknowledged with a nod. "You should do what you were meant to do. I feel this may be your calling Charlie. Show the world the way you see it, and maybe,just maybe you can change lives for the better. Ignorance is what creates such disharmony." she said circling the group. "And I believe you can make a difference to all you meet."

Charlie was happy to hear that but what he really wanted was for Trixie to be on board with him doing this, even though he was sure she would be. As he predicted, she gave him her blessings to continue down this path. The only catch was she had to be there by his side.

And so with renewed determination, Charlie said goodbye to his sisters and with Trixie at his side they traveled to her trailer and spent the rest of the day preparing for tomorrow. Along the way they stopped by Cheerilies home to ask her for permission to guest speak to the foals and younlings for the day about cutie marks and evolution. After getting permission from the maroon earth pony, Charlie and Trixie went back home to prepare for the great speech for their presentation.