Today was supposed to be the best moment of his life, after bucking the trend of his family's jewelry business heritage. How was he supposed to compete, though, against a special talent? He was only great, not perfect. As thoughts like those swirl through Double Diamond's head, it leaves room for something else. A promise. A purpose. It just needs the right pony to provide it.
Drama entry for the A Thousand Words IV contest.
Thanks again to EverfreePony for editing.
Cover by sslug.
Wow, talk about a good way to present his recruitment
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Thanks! A much darker, and probably more realistic approach to the Equality cult's early days.