//------------------------------// // Chapter 1: Let It Go // Story: The New Encounter // by BurntToast 20 //------------------------------// It was a cloudy day in Ponyville. Not much was going on either, but one pony was determined to have a good day. Her name was Octavia Melody. Octavia had a big day ahead of her, and she also believes this just might be the greatest day of her life. "AAAhhhh," yawned Octavia, getting up from bed. "Its going to be a pleasant day," said Octavia cheerfully. Octavia went downstairs to the kitchen to hopefully eat a nice balanced breakfast, but can't seem to find anything good to eat. She then hears some footsteps coming from the stairs. "Hey, are you looking for something to eat?" asked Vinyl Scratch, Who just came down from the stairs. "Yes, but unfortunately i can't find anything good," said Octavia, with a disappointing look. "I know, how about we just go out to eat, my treat?" asked Vinyl, enthusiastically. "Its okay, I'm fine i will go without for now," said Octavia, in a depressed fashion. "Are you sure, because I won't mind buying you breakfast?" asked Vinyl, with a caring look. "Yes I'm sure, I got an early morning concert to play at," said Octavia, walking out the door. As Octavia was walking through Ponyville, her stomach ached more, but she knew she had to make it to at least lunch. It was 9:45am, and Octavia could see Amethyst Star protesting again at Twilight's castle. "SHE TOOK MY JOB!" shouted Amethyst Star, waving a sign that read the same thing. Octavia just gave sigh as she was heading to the theater. Once Octavia arrived to the theater, it was 9:55am. Octavia got a little worried about that, because she was 5 minutes late! Octavia rushed to set up her cello, and prepare. She was playing music for the Pony Tones to sing from for the concert. Luckily, Octavia set up very quick, so quick it made up for all the lost time. Octavia met up with the members of the Pony Tones, to go over the song really quick before the concert. Once they were done, the curtains spread open, and then they started the show. Midway in the concert, Octavia was really enjoying her performance, thinking how this could be her greatest performance yet. Then, while she was playing, BINCK! One of the strings on her cello snapped. "What happened?" asked Rarity, in a loud tone, glancing at the cello. "BLAST! One of the strings broke!" shouted Octavia, with a frustrated tone. "Sorry every pony, the concert is canceled," Rarity told the audience. Octavia was embarrassed by the accident, and she packed up to go home. When she was on her way home, she saw Amethyst Star getting escorted away by guards. That made Octavia smile a little. Octavia was still very hungry, and couldn't wait to hopefully get something to eat. When she finally arrived home Vinyl was cooking something. 'Mmmm, what smells good," asked Octavia "PIZZA!" shouted vinyl, taking the pizza out of the oven. "Aww thanks, you sure are a friend," said Octavia, smiling warmly to Vinyl. "Well, it was supposed to be for me and Lyra, but if you want some go ahead," said Vinyl, fishing plates out of the cabinets. "OK then," said Octavia, in a depressed tone. Octavia got her pizza then went upstairs to her room to eat in private. She really enjoyed the pizza though, it was a veggie pizza, which is her favorite. She could hear Lyra come through the door downstairs, Octavia got a little upset, because she wanted to talk to Vinyl about the incident at the concert. Octavia Started to cry in her pillow. "Today has been stressful," said Octavia, softly. It was 11:59am, and Octavia stopped crying. She felt a chill, so she laid down in her bed, and put the covers over her, but it was getting even colder. She rolled over to face the other side, only to find Queen Elsa was standing next to the bed. Octavia quickly jumped up, sat on the bed facing Elsa. "Hello," said Elsa. calmly. "Who are you?" asked Octavia, with a confused face. "I'm Queen Elsa," said Elsa, proudly. "I've never heard of you," said Octavia, still confused. "Well I'm here to help you," said Elsa, in a caring tone. "Listen, I'm sure you're a nice pony, or whatever you are, but you need to leave," said Octavia, giving Elsa a stern look. I'm not leaving, because I'm here to teach you a valuable lesson on letting things go," said Elsa, giving Octavia a stern look. "Why do i need a lesson like that?" asked Octavia, Octavia gave Elsa a questioning look. Queen Elsa had Octavia come down stairs with her to exit the house. While they were on their way out Lyra, and Vinyl were very confused about who was with Octavia. Elsa led Octavia to the Everfree Forest. Its time for Elsa to show Octavia what it means to let things go. "Wha-what are we doing here, I hate this place," asked Octavia, who was shaking in fear. "Don't worry, we'll be on our way soon," said Elsa, trying to reassure Octavia. "Now watch," said Elsa. Elsa begins to show Octavia how she lets things go, by shooting ice, snow from her hands. "Watch this," said Elsa. Elsa rolls her wrists around then, ice shot from her hands to a tree. Elsa continues to shoot ice at the tree, BOOM! The tree exploded, and chunks of it are scattered everywhere. "WOW!" said Octavia, in amazement. "So, how do you relieve stress, or let things go?" asked Elsa, with a questioning look. "I just play my cello, and that usually does the trick," said Octavia, giving Elsa a smile. "Well let me take you back home," said Elsa, guiding Octavia on a trail out of the forest. "Thank you," said Octavia, in a relieved voice.