Odds 'n' Ends

by TheAncientPolitzanian

The Legends Are(n't) True

"Twilight, you know Ah trust yer judgement," Applejack began, "but this 'Eon' fella's, what, two hours late? By this point, Ah've gotta wonder if that legend really is just… well, a legend."

Twilight gawked. "That… That can't be right!"

"That story said he'd return 'one thousand years to the hour'." Rainbow Dash gestured at the ominous — albeit monsterless — pit before them. "If Eon is real, he really sucks at keeping his promises."

"…Maybe he followed a completely different timezone?" Twilight offered, weakly.

"Or maybe he truly was made up by a yarnspinner trying to entertain foals?" Rarity countered.

"That's not how this works!" Twilight insisted, frantic. "Everypony always assumes these legends are 'no big deal', and then the next thing I know, nighttime is permanent, chaos is overtaking Ponyville, a rampaging centaur is ransoming my friends, and—"

"TWILIGHT!" five voices chorused.

Twilight froze, processing her outburst. "…I'm letting past experiences cloud my judgement, aren't I?"

"Probably," Applejack said, trusting Twilight's judgement once more.

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Author's Note:

A slightly extended edit of my March 2022 flashfic, based on the prompt "Myth and Legend" by ReedHoarse. I meant for this to have a somewhat tongue-in-cheek slant, but I'm nervous it wound up more mean-spirited than I intended it to. I hope it's alright either way.

UPDATE: The original submission went on to receive an honorable mention in the winner announcement post!