It's been nearly ten years since I accepted Celestia's offer to become her adopted daughter. Sure, the nobles were pretty angry at first, but that ended quickly when they started harassing me, forcing my mother to step in. Even though they stopped, I still get the looks of hatred and discontent whenever I walk around the castle. But today I wasn't worried about that, as my mother had something to show me.
"Mom! Wait up!" I yelled after her, galloping to catch up. When I finally caught up, we were just entering my room. I took a look around my room,trying to figure out what she was talking about. When I finally saw the present on my bed, I started to rush forward, only to stop and look at my mom for permission. After a nod, I once again rushed forward and opened the present, pulling out a necklace.
"I-I don't know what to say. Thank you." I managed, all of my worries slowly disappearing.
"Anything for you" my mom stated with a smile. I tried to get it on with my hooves, as my magic hasn't developed fully yet, only to fail. "Here, let me," she said, engulfing the necklace in her magic, putting it around my neck and fastening it. I took a look in the mirror to see how it looked on me. It... It...
"... looks perfect," I said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" I repeated, hugging and nuzzling her at the same time.
Five years before Nightmare Moon's return.
"Sunny?" my mother asked, "Are you ready to leave for Ponyville?"
It was finally time to leave the castle, and I decided to live in Ponyville, a small town not too far away from the castle, maybe ten minutes or so from the castle.
"Almost, just one more touch." I responded, casting a spell I learned in my studies. The spell made my wings to disappear, making me look like an average unicorn. "Ok, now I'm ready," I said while I left the room. We walked outside to the garden, where a carriage was waiting.
"Hope to see you soon," I said, embracing her once more before I entered the carriage. As I was riding, I took a look at what was provided to me to help me get started. around 1000 bits, some apples, a blanket and pillow, and a photo of me and my mom. I put everything up when I felt the carriage making a descent. After it landed, I got out and thanked the drivers. The moment I walked into the town, I was ambushed by a pink blur.
"Hello! Welcome to Ponyville! My name is Pinkie Pie!" she said without stopping, causing me to jump in surprise.
I quickly recovered, "Hey, Pinkie, my name is Sunny Days." I managed with a smile, "Oh, do you think you can show me to town hall?"
"Sure!" Pinkie said as she started to lead me to the town hall.
"Thanks!" I thanked after we got there. I went inside, hoping to find the mayor to get a house.
"Hello, you're new here? And I presume you want a house as well?" The mare asked.
"Actually, yes." I responded.
"Ok, that'll be 500 bits, then sign here, here, and here," I got out the bits, paid her, and signed the appropriate spots. "Ok! You're all set, here's the keys to your new house and it's located here," she pointed to a spot on the map on the wall, "I hope you have a wonderful time here!"
"Thank you!" I thanked. I turned to leave town hall and went to get some stuff to stock my new house.
It was close to nightfall when I finally got everything, spending 150 bits to get enough food and a bed. I was just about to unlock the house when I heard what sounded like voices. Thinking nothing of it, I unlocked the door and walked in, only for a lot of ponies to jump out and yell, "SURPRISE!" causing me to jump. I noticed a banner said 'Welcome to Ponyville!' I was instantly swarmed by Pinkie.
"Were you surprised, huh? Were ya?" she spoke without taking a single breath.
"Yes, Pinkie, I was," This seemed to make her smile even more, "I'll join in a minute, I have to put some stuff away." I walked into the kitchen to put away all of the apples I bought (from somepony named Applejack) away. After everything was away, I reentered the main room.
Five hours later, everypony had to leave. Although I was pretty sad about this, I still needed to sleep myself. But before I went to sleep, my necklace glowed blue.
"Ugh," I groaned, "Pinkie knows how to throw a party." I muttered to myself as I got up. I took a look at what I had left in terms of bits, only to find about 350 bits left. After putting away my bits, I took a look at the map and started to head to Sweet Apple Acres, Applejack's place, I think, to see if I could help in any way.