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// Chapter 3: Hearth's Warming in Canterlot 
// Story: Shadowbolts Adventures: The Real Friendship Games 
// by DragonShadow 
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Chapter 3: Hearth's Warming in Canterlot







It was Hearth's Warming in Canterlot and all through the town
There was not a single grimace, scowl, cackle, or frown
Even in Sweet Apple Acres, that old farm on the hill
Those who had been enemies sat warm, happy, and still
Before the fireplace they lounged sipping cider so sweet
It seemed to warm their hearts, hands, shoulders and feet

Lemon Zest lay with her back against her girlfriend
As Pinkie Pie regaled them with tales without end
Indigo Zap lay on the carpet before the glowing orange fire
As Rainbow Dash issued challenges, slowly raising her ire
But respect they now shared on this cold winter's night
So it never grew into a big serious fight

Sugarcoat sat alone on the farm side of the room
Predicting misfortunes of sad tidings and gloom
But even her pragmatic heart couldn't stay so very cold
When Fluttershy brought out Angel the soft, furry, and bold
In the kitchen working together with due diligence and care
To make dinner for their friends, were Applejack and Sunny Flare


Sour Sweet grumbled, oh how she mumbled and groaned
As her limbs were measured and her appearance was honed
Rarity couldn't resist a flash of artistic inspiration
Even for a friend without much artistic inclination
The ten friends were calm and the night was so bright
They left behind the remnants of their former fight

As for Twilight Sparkle, the girl who was still learning
Of this friendship thing and its familiar yearning
She sat outside hunkered in a warm black jacket
Away from the crowd and Sour Sweet's loud racket
Sunset Shimmer sat beside her, her comfort warming her well
As she stared at the stars, the clouds, and the snow as it fell

It was Hearth's Warming in Canterlot, and another year had now passed
She had made many friends, but it had passed her by so fast
Still she was thankful to see all of her best friends amend
May you be thankful too, and may your friendships never end.



Happy Hearth's Warming