Letters to a Pony

by Resurgent Wanderer

D's Lesson on Differences

Derpy was pulling herself out of a bush and gathering her spilled mail. As she did so a specific larger envelope had been torn open and spilled its contents. As the grey mare went to lift it, the paper unfolded and next thing the Derpy knew she was reading it intently.

~^~Dear Twilight Sparkle,~^~

Filly Angel yet again with a more touching lesson from a new friend of mine.

Hello... my name is... D. This is the first time I am doing this. I am very nervous so please forgive any errors. I noticed you now receive friendship reports from ponies and I thought I would tell you a story that happened to me two years ago. Throughout my life... I was... slow. I had to take special classes all my life, even in high school. Ponies would make fun of me because of this. They would say things like, “Dear Celestia, is he really that stupid that he needs special classes,” and “He gets help in everything... what a loser.” It hurt, it hurt very much. My parents and I sat down with the special teachers to talk about my future. I liked to cook, I even took cooking classes to impress. At the meeting I told everypony I wanted to be a chef. They all looked sceptical and one of the stallion teachers said, “I’m sorry, but I’m afraid your too stupid to do that.” “Too stupid”... it hurt worse than what the other students said about me. What made it worse was on the carriage ride home, my parents argued about what was said. My mom was mad, but my step dad was agreeing with the teacher. Even my step dad thought I was stupid. I lost faith in myself and everything else in life. I didn’t have many friends to talk to and talking to my family was no good. In a way... I started to believe there was no such thing as friendship or family love. After graduation, ponies still talked bad about me. Very few of my teachers congratulated me and my family... well... let’s just say they didn’t sound so enthusiastic about my graduation. My sister graduated at 21 while I did it at the age of 18. For a time, there was nothing for me, not even a job. Then somepony from high school contacted me and told me of a college for “special ponies” like me. I told my mom and she was on board. It took half a year and they said if I passed the two week trial period, I would be able to get in. There were so many choice even cooking but they were full. Then I spotted a technology class were they were working on machines, the kind you work with. I told mom I wanted to do that and she agreed. The trial was hard and gruelling. It was harder than anything I had to do in life. But pushed through, thinking to myself, ‘I’ll show them, I’ll show that I can do something and I'm not “too stupid” for anything.’ The two week trial was over and I passed. I was so happy. I had to wait another four months before classes started again but that was okay. While my mom and I was out one day, she said, “You know, when you first wanted to do the technology class, I thought you were going to fail. I didn't believe you could do it.” Even my mom started to lose faith in me. Then she smiled and said, “But you proved me wrong and I'm proud of you for that. So when you go, don’t stop believing.” Then the time came to start college. I was so scared... I never really been on my own before. I picked up certain things at home like cooking for myself and doing laundry. But it was still scary, even the teacher was scary. He was big and had a very loud voice. There was another teacher there who was the same. In class, the students were different. But they were kind and help me through the two years I spent there. When I was down and even thought about quitting, my new friends and even the teachers pulled me out and helped me. This was the happiest time of my life. When graduation came, I was nervous. When my name was called, I went up got my certificate and an award for excellence in class. My teachers told me I graduated second in class. My friend who was older got first but to think that I could do this was outstanding. A year went by and it’s still hard to find work but with my new knowledge, I am ready. I learned through college that if I push through and being surrounded by other like me who want to help, anything is possible. I showed those ponies who said I was “too stupid”. Not everypony is bad and there are those who want to help. I just have to trust more. I wish I lived in Ponyville with you and your friends... maybe things would be different for me. A place of understanding and trust and friendship.I hate when I hear of friends that have to deal with that, but as long as we all stick together we can take down anything, from Nightmare moon to the school yard bully haha.

~^~Your New Faithful Student,
D.
And your ever Faithful Student
Filly Angel~^~

Derpy blinked a few times in rapid succesion before reading the letter again. It said that just because she was different didn't mean that she couldn't reach out and try to get what she wanted! Nopony had ever shown her that before. Just then a brown coated stallion came up behind her.

"Derpy, are you alright, I saw you fall!"

The wall-eyed pegasus smiled uncertainly but nodded.
"M'fine Doctor."

The Doctor nodded with a smile.
"Okay, I suppose I'll let you get on your way then."
Turning, he made to leave when Derpy spoke up.

"Doctor, would you possibly...I don't know, um, would you want to go out somewhere tonight?"

"Like, dinner?"

Derpy nodded hesitantly, but the Doctor's mouth broke into a wide smile.
"I'd be delighted, shall I pick you up about six then?"

Derpy just nodded again, not trusting her words. As soon as the Doctor walked out of sight she took off towards the Library.

~^~^~^~

Twilight checked her mail box, but still there was nothing. Turning to head back inside, she didn't even realize that Derpy was beelining straight at her until the grey mare tackle hugged her.

"Thankyou,thankyou,thankyou,thankyou! Your students are totally the best!"

And then she was gone. Getting up Twilight shook her head and then noticed a letter on the ground, opened, but addressed to her. Twilight read through the letter and finished just in time to see the Doctor trotting up to her.

"Ah Twilight, just the mare I was looking for. I have a date tonight with an extraordinary mare and I would like to borrow a book on proper etiquette."

Twilight thought to her note, then to Derpy, then to the Doctor. A smile began to split her face as she put two and two together.
"Of course Doctor, I hope you and Derpy have a wonderful evening!"

Author's Note:

First off, I like the way I did this specific chapter, second, finally topped 1k words thanks to D.!

Comments

[DE4DLIESTP0NY]

LOVIN THIS!!!!.... DAMN, MEMORIAL (and I've said this before) YOU'RE A GENUIS!!

[Resurgent Wanderer]

2050895

Haha, you know, the mods went over this for like, three days straight before allowing it through? I honestly thought, 'yep, you fogured they wouldn't allow it, and you were right" but I was wrong!

I dunno what's going on with me as of the pat few days. Stories out the wazzoo, working on chapters for old stories, working on new stories, its been crazy!

[DE4DLIESTP0NY]

2050911 thats great. If I learn anything, Ill be sure to write it! I have a hunch thay The MLP /lol/ will be beyond great.

[Resurgent Wanderer]

2050941 haha I'm sure. Honestly, I really do hope this gets out, and that writers really start getting into this. It's fun, interesting, and surprisingly therapeutic.

Also, can't wait to see a letter from you guys!

[Resurgent Wanderer]

Quick question, why the fuck do you dislike a fucking project? I love the dumbasses of the world so much that I often wish to share my fist, full speed, with their faces....

[AJTheMightyGamer]

sweet! this is coming out really well