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// Tell Me 
// Story: Sky Blossom 
// by SnoringDragonProductions 
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     Sky Blossom wandered down the streets of Ponyville in silence. Other ponies walked nearby but she ignored them all. Occasionally a friendly pony would wave a hoof to her. When this happened she simply stared at the ground for a few minutes until the pony realized that she was not going to wave back. Her pale yellow cheeks were tinged with pink as she continued to walk. It was partly because of embarrassment and partly because of anger. Her tail swished irritably behind her as she contemplated over why Twilight would want to talk to her.
‘Obviously she wants to talk about the voice.’ Sky Blossom thought angrily.
Tripping over a root that she swore was not in the middle of the path before, Sky Blossom began to sputter in anger. Groaning, she kicked at the small root until it was pounded into the ground where it would be unable to trip anymore unsuspecting ponies. Her mane became frazzled and covered one of her sky blue eyes. Pushing it out of the way with a dirty hoof, Sky Blossom gave a small smile when she was able to see again. Her smile disappeared when she noticed the looks other ponies were giving her. Obviously it was not common for ponies to pound roots into the ground in fits of anger. Taking a deep breath, she tried to maintain whatever dignity she had left and started to walk towards the large castle. 
Her mind wandered back to the conversation she had with Rarity when she had first received the message. The unicorn had been so worried about her. She wanted to go with her, actually insisted on coming along, but Sky Blossom shyly reminded her that she was told to come alone. After a few more minutes of quietly arguing, the pegasus was allowed to go by herself. 
‘The last thing I need is Rarity hearing this conversation.’ Sky Blossom thought as she knocked on the large doors with a shaking hoof. The castle was intimidating and cold to the touch. She felt her stomach flip as the doors slowly opened. Spike was standing there with a smile on his face. His carefree attitude showed that he had no idea why Sky Blossom had been summoned to talk with Twilight. 
“Hi Spike, I’m here like you told me to be.” Sky Blossom said with a plastered on smile. 
“Hey Sky Blossom! Great, Twilight is waiting for you in the throne room.” Spike began to walk inside, motioning for the pegasus to follow him. His small steps made it easy for Sky Blossom to keep up. 
“Do you know why she wanted to see me?” Sky Blossom asked quietly. She could feel her tongue begin to fumble as she tried to talk to the small dragon. ‘Why can’t I talk to others when I need to? The only person or pony or whatever I have actually been able to talk to has been…’ Her thoughts trailed off as a burst of anger overcame her. Her mind seethed and she did not hear what Spike was saying.
“Sky Blossom? Are you ok?” A far off voice asked her with concern.
“Huh?” She shook her head to clear if off all the negativity before answering. “Yes. Sorry Spike, can you… um… say that again?”
     “I said I don’t know. She just told me to get you and tell you to come alone.” Spike repeated as he studied you with his green eyes. “Too bad. I wanted to invite Rarity over.” His eyes became clouded as he was plagued with thoughts of the white unicorn. 
Suppressing a giggle, Sky Blossom remembered how he had stammered in front of her friend. He had reminded her of herself whenever she was trying to talk to another living thing. His face had turned as bright as the cinnamon cloth she had been admiring before he showed up. Her ears wilted slightly as she realized that she had never gotten to finish the dress she had been making with Rarity. Knowing the inspiration crazed pony, Rarity had probably already finished it without her. Her eyes studied the floor as she walked. Her mind whirled through all of the choices that still had to be made.
‘I wonder if she chose the shimmer cloth or the sequins. I would go with the transparent myself, but Rarity is the expert.’ Sky Blossom was contemplating the differences between glitter and sequins in the light when she was suddenly stopped by Spike. 
“Here we are!” He said cheerfully as he pointed to a room. Smiling a tooth grin, he waved his claws to let her know that she could walk inside.
Nodding thanks to the small dragon, the pegasus slowly walked in. Her hoof steps rang against the hard floor and caused her to cringe. She wished that they were not so loud. It seemed wrong to break such perfect silence. Looking around with wide eyes, Sky Blossom noticed several thrones around a table with some kind of map on it. The walls shimmered and caused her eyes to look away from the thrones to marvel at them instead. The colors of the rainbow met her eyes as the patterns changed with every blink. Rubbing her eyes with a hoof, she returned her gaze to the thrones and noticed a purple alicorn sitting in one. Sky Blossom’s eyes widened as she realized that she had been keeping Twilight waiting while she admired the room. Racing over, she nearly slipped on the smooth floor. Saving herself by grabbing onto the map with one hoof, she noticed that her hoof went through the small objects on it. 
“I’m sorry.” She said hurriedly as she sat down on the closest throne. Her stomach flipped when she realized that it was Rainbow Dash’s. It would be rude to switch chairs. Not to mention arouse some questions from Twilight that she did not want to answer. Forcing down her disgust, she turned to the princess and waited for her to speak. 
“It’s alright Sky Blossom.” Twilight began. Her tone was comforting and warm. When Twilight noticed the small pony relax, she continued with a soft smile. “I asked you to come here because I am concerned about you.”
“Concerned? About what?” Sky Blossom asked quietly. She tried to contain the frustration she felt inside. Tears threatened to spill from her eyes. 
“About the voice you asked about earlier.” Twilight said with patience. She could tell that something was bothering the pony in front of her. As Princess of Friendship, she had to be able to deal with all situations regarding multiple ponies but this was a unique situation.
“Why does every pony seem to care?” Sky Blossom was momentarily surprised at how easily the pony term for everybody. It gave her a small jolt of fear that she might soon forget her real self and her real home. 
“Listen, you don’t know what you are getting yourself into.” Twilight said sternly. “The voice is dangerous. He has betrayed Equestrian several times and is emotionally unstable.” 
“You know him.” Sky Blossom said quietly. Her eyes narrowed. “Who is he?” 
“It is safer for you if you don’t know his name.” Twilight said as she placed her hoofs on the table. “Just know that he is not to be messed with.”
“He hasn’t hurt me.” The pegasus said as she placed her hoofs defiantly on the table as well. 
“He might… and he might hurt others too!” Twilight said with a sharp look at the pony in front of her. Internally she was not sure that Discord would go that far, but she had to make Sky Blossom afraid to talk to him until she could find out what he was up to. Swallowing nervously, Twilight had an idea. “He is dangerous Sky Blossom… very dangerous. He enslaved Equestria before and was turned to stone because of it. Then when he was freed he tried to take over Equestria again with a monster named Tirek. Nobody could stop him until it was almost too late. He is a monster.”
     “You mean, no one could get through to him? He had no friends?” Sky Blossom asked with her eyes glued to Twilight’s.
Swallowing the lump in her throat, Twilight responded. “No. He never had any friends.”
Sky Blossom’s ears lowered to her head but her eyes remained thoughtful as she looked at Twilight. “I understand. I won’t talk to him anymore.” Getting out of the throne, she gave Twilight a small apologetic smile before turning away. She thought she heard a small sigh behind her but was not sure. She left the room with her mind spinning and her heart aching. 
‘Am I really all alone here? He was the only one who seemed to understand but… I can’t talk to him anymore. Twilight was telling the truth… wasn’t she?’ Sky Blossom’s eyes hardened as she realized that there was only one pony that could tell her what the truth really was. 
‘I need to talk to…’