Chapter 2
Letting out a frustrated groan, Bon-Bon plopped herself on the couch and stared up at the ceiling. The sound of frantic hoof steps and bumping could be heard emitting from the second floor, as her best friend and house mate, Lyra Heartstrings, rushed around, doing some ‘last minute preparations’.
“Lyra, you have been up there for at least half an hour!” Bon-Bon shouted, not really having the patience to wait anymore. “Would you just stop your fiddling and get down here!”
“Now, Bon-Bon, don’t forget what the doctor said about controlling your temper.” A voice called back from upstairs. “If you get hot headed again, you’re blood pressure will rise.”
“I wouldn’t be so cross down here if you would just stop worrying about every single minute detail and get down here!” Bon-Bon shouted.
“Alright, alright, I’m going, I’m going.” The sound of hooves trotting down the stairs echoed, bringing Bon-Bon’s towards the direction.
There, going down the stairs in a quick pace, was a lavender colored unicorn with sapphire blue and dark pink stripped mane. Staring at the pony, Bon-Bon couldn’t help but be amazed at how her friend managed to change her coat and mane color from mint green and white to the colors that were present now. It must have taken a lot of dye or some kind of special spell to be able to do that, but no matter what method she used, she did it and made it look pleasant.
She continued to admire her friend’s work when her eyes fell upon the flank to see the terribly made cutie mark that was drawn upon it.
“Is that supposed to be her cutie mark?” Bon-Bon asked, not really able to interpret what it was. “Because I’m pretty sure I can draw better than that.” Which was saying much, since an earth pony like her, who only had the use of their mouths for use, endured great difficulty on trying to draw a straight line.
Frowning, Lyra turned towards the cutie mark and sighed. “I know, it’s terrible isn’t it? I’ve been trying to work on it for that past hour, but I just can’t seem to get it right.” She then levitated an image of Princess Twilgiht’s cutie mark, from the saddle bag she wore, and presented it to her friend. “But can you blame me; this thing is a beast to copy!”
“I don’t even want to know where you got that…” Bon-Bon said, staring at the image, observing the intricate design on it.” But, yeah I can see where you’re going.”
Shaking her head, Bon-Bon returned her gaze towards her friend and saw that she looked good enough to play as a pre-princess Twilight Sparkle. Aside from the different mane cut and atrocious cutie mark drawing, she could be easily confused as the lavender pony.
“Maybe I should try and fix this…” Lyra began, starting to turn around and head back up the stairs. But knowing that it would just take up more time and accomplish nothing, Bon-Bon immediately stopped her friend before she could take another step up.
“No! That’s enough preparing. You look like her and its good enough.” She stated as she turned around to pick up a large bag.
“Besides, I don’t know why you’re fussing so much about this…” She huffed, knowing Lyra wasn’t one of those ponies who worried about looks. “…it’s only a stupid contest for a tiara.”
“It’s not just a tiara, Bon-Bon…” Lyra stated. “…but an exact replica of the Element of Magic which was used by the respective element bearer.
Besides, that’s not the only thing at stake. There is also that prized book about ancient spells and rituals. It’s a rare book Bon-Bon, so rare that I doubt Princess Twilight has one. From a source I have, I heard that there is one left in existence and it’s the one that they’re going to give away to the winner, which is going to be me!”
Bon-Bon stared at her friend and saw the genuine excitement and determination that was plastered on her face.
Ever since Lyra heard about the contest and prize, she had been doing nothing but prepare herself for the day. Held as part of ‘Changeling War Reenactment’ event, the Elements of Harmony look-alike contest was a challenge given to ponies, in which they would try their best to create a look that was almost identical to any of the Element Bearers they had chosen. Since the Element Bearers were prominent participants during the short war, they were the perfect models to be chosen for the contest.
The rewards for each pony was different and respective to which pony they were trying to copy. In the case for those who were trying to play as Twilight Sparkle, the reward was a replica of the Element of Magic and the prized book.
As a unicorn who shared the same love for magic and had an almost similar build to a certain lavender unicorn. Lyra decided to join the contest and play as Twilight Sparkle, Element of magic.
“So, why do you want this book?” Bon-Bon asked, fearing the answer.
“Why, for the possibilities of course!” Lyra exclaimed, jumping in glee. “Just think about it Bon-Bon, an entire book of spells and special rituals. Maybe, just maybe, it might even contain a spell that would enable the summoning of a human! A human, Bon-Bon! I have been searching far and wide for a book like that, but so far, I have met nothing but failure. But this book might be different and I’m determined to win to see if it is.”
“I should have seen that coming.” Bon-Bon sighed, her hoof on her face. With her friend’s obsessing with these strange mythical creatures called ‘humans’ then it should have been expected that she was doing it for them.
“Hey, Bon-Bon…” Lyra said, looking at her friend. “…where’s that uniform that you bought? You know, that Solar Guard uniform thing.
Shouldn’t you be wearing it already? You know the rules, anypony who isn’t in uniform or costume is not allowed to enter.”
“Yeah, yeah, I know.” Bon-Bon said, waving it off. “But don't worry, I have it right here.” She then patted the large bag that was cradled on her back. “I decided to put on later, seeing that it’s really hot to wear. Like seriously, that thing needs a fan or something!”
“You couldn’t have went as Applejack, like I suggested, instead of wearing a cumbersome thing like that.” Lyra informed her.
“And risk the awkwardness at running into my cousin while looking like her? I don’t think so.”
Lyra thought about it for a moment before nodding. “Yeah…I guess that would be awkward. Well, anyways, that’s enough blabbering. I have a prize out there that’s waiting for me to claim it!”
With that, the young mare raced towards the door and trotted outside.
“But if we run into Princess Twilight, don't go looking at me and expecting me to explain it all to her.” Bon-Bon mumbled, as she excited the building and closed the door behind her.