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Romiania, an ancient city... 800 miles west of the prominent city of Equestria. Population:1,209.
Solaris the pegasus. 18 years old, blank flank, slow and graceful flying ability. Blue fur, Hot pink mane and tail with lighter streaks of pink.
This mare holds many secrets, has many enemies, and has learned many lessons the hard way. Her life has been full of struggle, through thick and thin but somehow... she manages to pull through. A message was sent to Princess Celestia, and she has answered with great news. Through all the crap Solaris has gone through... today on this Saturday morning, she leaves Romania to start her life over in Eqestria.This will prove to be the biggest change in her life, she will go through even more struggle and learn many more things. For a young pegasus with a bright future ahaead of her, she goes through as much as a 40 year old senior does...
"Goodbye everyone!!! G-Goodbye!" a pegasus mare waved her hoof at the small crowd of ponies who came to watch her departure. From her chariot she could see her small circle of friends, associates, and her parents. Her drunken father, who was dry heaving into a nearby bush, and her high mother, who's eyes were bloodshot and was laughing at every little thing.They never were good at being parents, but Solaris loved them anyway. She kept all tears in, as she knew crying would be worthless anyways. With one thing on her mind, Solaris looked towards the sky as her chariot took flight...
As Solaris's chariot made its way to the royal castle in Canterlot, she coudn't help but stare in awe. It was everything she had imagined it would be, she didn't look at Canterlot below due to her fear of heights, but she did manage to get a good look at a few landmarks.
The chariot came to a halt outside the castle gates. Solaris stepped off the chariot and flashed a friendly smile to her escorts, who bowed their heads in return. She trotted slowly up the guards at the gate and showed them a letter from Princess Celestia. They seem satisfied, because they opened up the gates a moment later and returned to their stiff positions. She stepped inside, and she just about felt her heart leave her chest.
Everything in the castle was beautiful! Amazing furniture, nice ornate decorations. What surprised her the most, though was that the princess had been waiting for her just inside the castle doors, a look of amusement on her face.
"I take it you enjoy what you see so far?" Celestia said, chuckling shortly after. "Come with me, I'll register you as a cititzen of Equestria and then we can pick a home for you." she said. Solaris just nodded softly, to mind blown to process any words.
After a long and frustrating process of 20 questions with the princess, she gave Solaris a small list of places to live in. Not really knowing what to expect, she picked Ponyville as a suitable home. "An excellent choice, it'll make your welcome a bit easier." Celestia said. "What do you mean princess?" "Well, I've taken a liberty to having my most faithful student and her friends to welcome you to Equestria, and since they live in Ponyville, it was very convienent for you to pick Ponyville as your place of residence. All that... just for me?
"W-well... thank y-you...umm will be going by chariot again? Because... I don't like heights" Solaris said, her shy nature finally breaking the surface. "Oh my apologies... you could have told me, I could have arranged a personal train ride. No matter, i'll do it now." Celestia said matter-of-factly. "Thank you..." Solaris said, her voice barely coming out than a whisper. " Your welcome and please... you don't have to be so nervous around me my little pony." was the reply. you have no idea...
The Ponyville Express pulled in to Canterlot station, an assorted mix of ponies and others coming out as the dorrs opened. Celestia watched from a few feet away as Solaris boarded. "Thanks again, princess!" she shouted happily. "Anytime Solaris, and please... call me Celestia." she mused, waving a hoof with a smile on her face. Solaris couldn't help but wave back excitedly as the train got into motion. Only a select few ponies are allowed to call her by her name alone. Wow! The princess actually likes me!
With Solaris's trip well underway, she couldn't find anything better to do but curl up and attempt to take a nap. But suddenly... "Wait a minute! Twilight Sparkle!!!? Isn't one of her friends Rainbow Dash?!? I know Rainbow!!!"
Flashback: Solaris age 11
In an arena in Romania, a younger Solaris is watching the Wonderbolts perform from a VIP booth. Above her, the Wonderbolts are just wrapping up their performance with a synchronized dive, with a Rainbow Dash quest staring. At the end of the dive, they all pull up, but its Rainbow Dash who finishes her signature Sonic Rainboom. The crowd around her erupts into cheers of enjoyment. And just as quickly as it began, it was over.
Outside the arena, fillies and colts of all ages were lining up to get autographs and other priceless pieces, Solaris among them.When it was her turn, Rainbow Dash gave her an autographed photo, and the necklace she was wearing. It held a ruby inside and looked like her element of harmony, but this was just a replica. That was one of the best moments of Solaris's life.
Solaris couldn't help but smile at the memory, and she looked at the necklace around her neck. It was the same one from that very day, and has been a good luck charm ever since...