I had arranged to meet Derpy near the alley were she had become best friends with Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy a few years ago. I felt it a fitting place to meet with her for what would have to be the last time for a bit. I wasn’t overly worried about her anymore though. She would have Fluttershy and Rainbow to talk to if she needed.
I arrived at the alley, and within a few seconds, I was tackled to the ground by a very enthusiastic Derpy. She had the widest smile I’d ever seen plastered across her face.
“YAY! I did it Breeze Rider! I graduated!” Derpy shouted as she enthusiastically circled over me in the air.
“I know Derpy. And I couldn’t be more proud of you. I hope you know that.” I told her, shocked as she smiled even wider.
“So what didja want to meet with me about?” Derpy asked, her tail swishing back and forth excitedly.
“Well, we need to fly a little ways to go where I want to show you something. You up for a little fly with your old teacher?” I asked, certain she wouldn’t object at all.
“YAY! Flying with Breeze Rider! Where to? Huh? Where to?” Derpy asked, somehow appearing to hop in the air as she said it.
“Just to a small town over the way called Ponyville. Follow me and we’ll be there in no time.” I said as I took to the air myself, my wings finally starting to feel tired from all of today’s back and forth flying.
Derpy immediately followed me, stopping to fly even with me once she caught up. Aside from the occasional dive or swerve to the side, she was indistinguishable from any other Pegasus in the air. I was happy I’d been able to help her so much. The flight to Ponyville with Derpy by my side was the fastest of the day, even faster than the race with Rainbow.
“Oh. I like this town.” Derpy said, happily looking around at all the new sights. She hadn’t been out of Cloudsdale since she’d first enrolled in Flight School.
“I’m glad you like it Derpy. Because there’s a job here for you if you want it.” I smiled as I saw her turn and begin jumping up and down at my news.
“A job?! What kind of job?! Huh?!” she asked me as excitedly as she ever had. I don’t think a dragon coming down right now would have affected her happiness.
“The Postal Service here in Ponyville really needs another Mail Pony. I told the boss how great you were at delivering and organizing mail, and he said he’d be happy to give you a job if you want one.” I explained.
“YAY! I accept! Oh…” I heard her say, seeing the same expression I’d already seen on Rainbow and Fluttershy today. “But what about Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy? I don’t want to leave my best friends.” She asked, honestly worried that she’d have to give up her friends for a job.
“Don’t worry Derpy. Rainbow and Fluttershy both already have jobs set up here in Ponyville. I met with them earlier and arranged it all.” I told her, almost as ecstatic as she was at the news.
“YAY! A job and my friends! I’m so happy!” She laughed, before adding something only Derpy would say. “Now only if there were a muffin store around here.”
I laughed at the comment about muffins. Derpy had loved muffins ever since I’d brought her one for her birthday many years ago.
“There actually is one Derpy. Over there see?” I pointed out Sugar Cube Corner again. “They make the best muffins around, or so I hear. I arranged a meet up with Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash there in an hour and half or so. I assume you want to join us?” I asked, knowing the answer before I even asked.
“Yay! Muffins with my best friends and my teacher brother! I‘ll be there!” Derpy said, ecstatically jumping again.
“Alright. I’m going to go set things up with Sugarcube Corner. The post office is straight down this road.” I said pointing it out to Derpy. “Are you okay to go get all your job info while I do this?” I asked.
“Yup! See you soon Breeze Rider!” Derpy told me as she already started to fly down the road towards the Post Office.
Watching her go, I was as happy as sad. My sister student had grown up into a beautiful and capable Pegasus. And my other two favorites weren’t doing too shabby either. I set off over towards Sugarcube Corner, already knowing the pink earth pony inside even before she bounded up and introduced herself to me.