> Love can Appear in many forms > by coolpony01 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Ch 1 Discrimination > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A unicorn with a pale light grayish mulberry coat, a dark sapphire blue, moderate purple and brilliant streaked mane and tail, moderate violet eyes, and a pink star for a cutie mark with tiny stars around it for a cutie mark is on a train from Canterlot. She is heading back to Ponyville the place she has lived for the past two years.  Her name is Twilight Sparkle. She is a very talented unicorn and is very good at magic. She is Princess Celestia’s prized student after all. She is also a mother; she adopted a young dragon named Spike with light mulberry scales, a light spring buddhism gray under belly, moderate harlequin spikes, light lime green ear folds and slanted moderate pistachio eyes. She also adopted a light brilliant gamboge changeling pony hybrid by the name of Scootaloo her hooves appear like that of a pony but she has a moderate cerise tomboy style mane and tail with holes in it much like a changeling, inspector grayish purple wings, a curved changeling horn, and slanted grayish purple eyes. An event took place that was quite large recently. Her brother Captain Shining Armor of the Royal Guard recently married Princess Di Amore Cadenza.  But during that time the leader of a changeling terrorist group known as Queen Chrysalis that wanted to feed off the love of everyone in Equestria disguised herself as the alicorn princess. But Twilight Sparkle found out and rescued Cadance and the terrorist were stopped. The wedding then happened. It was a beautiful thing, a lot of dancing, elegant food, and most of all friends and family all there celebrating. Knowing that the festivities are done, Twilight must head home to her children. She wished they could have attended but they did not receive invitations; it was for high class persons anyway. Twilight did her best to understand given the circumstances but she could not help but think if it was because of the fact that her children were not ponies and because one was a dragon and one was part changeling. Twilight put these thoughts aside to go greet her children. She was very lucky that Cheerlie was able to watch over them while she was away and now she is looking forward to seeing her children again. However, when she got there she saw three members of the royal guard by her daughter. “What are you doing to my daughter?” She demanded. “We have orders by Princess Celestia to integrate changelings after the terrorist attack on Equestrian soil.” One of the guards spoke.  Twilight calmed herself. “And you’re going to suspect an innocent filly.” Twilight Sparkle said, trying to keep her composure. “She may look innocent but she is a changeling and we all know what thoughts they have in their heads towards love.” One of the guards spoke with a hint of xenophobia.  Twilight just glared at them not saying a word. She could see they had a truth spell placed on her meaning that whatever she told them would be the truth. “Do you know anything about the changeling attack on Equestrian soli that we currently do not know about?” They asked. “No, why would I help people with sucking on people’s love? That would be kind of mean.” The little filly said. “Have you ever had urges to feed on love before?” One of the guards asked. What urges to feed off love this is ridiculous that does not even relate with the changeling invasion. Twilight thought “No changelings don’t have urges to feed off love. I've had urges for a hayburger before but that doesn't really count. I mean I knew I could feed off love but that’s not something that really comes to mind.” Scootaloo spoke. “Alright the last thing we want to see is a transformation spell to show your level of skill.” One of the guards spoke. What. Why would that even be necessary? Twilight thought Scootaloo then transformed into a perfect replica of her mother. The guards gave a suspicious look. Which Twilight responds with a glare. “That will be all miss” One of the guards said as he used his magic to remove the truth spell from Scootaloo’s mind. Twilight then ran over to Scootaloo. “Scoots, are you alright?” Twilight said using a nickname she gave her.  “I’m alright mom.” Scootaloo replied. Spike then walked in. “I tried to stop them but they said they didn’t want a dragon getting in the way of delivering justice.” Spike said in tears. Those xenophobic bastards. Twilight thought angry but she didn’t show it to her foals. “You know what, forget what they said. I just got home so how about we go down to Sugarcube Corner.” Twilight Sparkle said with a warm smile. Spike smiled “Really.” He said. Scootaloo beamed at those two. “Yes I can get a chocolate cupcake.” Scootaloo said in her useful tomboyish tone. That should distract them for long enough let’s just get there. Twilight thought. The trio then headed down to the town bakery where Twilight’s close friend Pinkie Pie worked. “Hi Twi, what can I get for you.” Pinkie Pie said in her usual cheerful tone. Twilight smiled back “Hi Pinkie we would like a one birthday cake cupcake, one slice of lemon surprise cake, and one chocolate cupcake.” Twilight said in a pleasant manner. “Yay.” Scootaloo said with glee. “Coming right up.” Pinkie Pie said. She then went into the kitchen to prepare the sweets. It didn't take too long as they were already made. “Here you go.” Pinkie Pie said. Twilight smiled, gave Pinkie Pie the money and they went to eat their treat. Scootaloo and Spike both enjoyed their treats and Twilight looked at them with a smile across her face. They’re so precious who could possibly despise them. Twilight though. Alas Twilight knew that many ponies would despise them and they'd be introduced to this when they’re older but for now it was best to let them be kids. > Ch 2 Being Treated Differently > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scootaloo is walking to school. There are royal guards stationed in Ponyville and any other settlement due to precautions after the changeling terrorist attack. Since she is part changeling they view her as a threat. She knows this isn’t right but there’s nothing she can do about that. She went inside and sat down by her best friend Dinky. They have been close ever since they moved to Ponyville. An earth pony then walked in it was their teacher Miss Cheerlie. “Good morning Miss Cheerilee.” The class spoke. “Good morning students.” The teacher began with a warm cheerful tone. “Today we are going to learn about the age of darkness.” Miss Cheerlie said. “Please open your textbooks to chapter 5.”Miss Cheerlie spoke. Scootaloo used her changeling magic to turn the page over to chapter 5. “Over a thousand years ago the Crystal Empire was a thriving place. Creatures of all sorts lived in peace and harmony. This included many sorts, crystal ponies obviously but it also included donkeys, yaks, griffons, dragons, and changelings.” Cheerliee said. Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon snickered at the idea. “That’s quite enough.” Miss Cheerlie said firmly.  “Well anyways it was ruled by a fair hearted ruler by the name of Crystal Heart she was an alcoholic friend of the royal sisters. One day a unicorn with a heart as black as night took over the crystal empire his name was King Sombra. He began to practice dark magic since it gave him power but dark magic corrupts the poy who practices it that is why Princess Celestia banned it. He killed Crystal Heart and declared himself king of the Crystal Empire. He took the princesses' creation known as the crystal heart and hid it away.  Then king Sombra enslaved the crystal ponies mostly and put them to hard labor. During this time he began to grow his army to try and take over Equestria. We will be learning that next class.” The teacher spoke. Scootaloo wrote down all the notes but she already knew this lesson all too well the king would end up being banished but he already would have caused the empire to banish into thin air. Then it would remerge a thousand years later and her mother would have found the crystal heart and saved everyone. The young filly would have some homework to finish on the subject later but she had other classes to finish first. The next thing they did was math but the equations were very simple for the young filly especially since she has her mother a talented pony for a tutor. After that the class did some english and took a vocabulary quiz. She got her answers all right along with her brother since they have their mother to thank. After that they had art class where they would be painting a picture of starry night by Pincent Van Gogh in their own way.  After that it was time for recess and Scootaloo and Dnky went to the swings where they usually hang out. “So how have you been doing Scootaloo?” Dinky asked. Scootaloo let out a sigh. “It’s just ever since those changeling terrorists attacked ponies have been treating changelings differently, they see us as a threat even the princess sees us as a threat.” Scootaloo said with disdain on the subject.  “Well not all ponies are like that. My mother and I know better  and it won’t last long. Everyone will soon realize that this is stupid.” Dinky said  The two then saw two fillies their age walk their way; it was Silver Spoon and Diamond Tiara. “Hey monster’s like you don’t belong in school.” Diamond Tiara said. “Oh I am no monster.” Scootaloo said, narrowing her eyes. “That is not true, my mother says to stay away from you.” Diamond Tiara said. “Why I’m no threat.” Scootaloo said. “After what your kind did in Canterlot I think so.” Diamond Tiara said. “That was a group of changelings; plenty of groups of ponies do bad things too.” Scootaloo said. “She’s right, you know.” Dinky said standing up for her friend. “Hey that’s just because they had experiences to make them do those things changelings are just born bad.” Silver Spoon said in fear. “Well that’s just stupid people aren’t born bad, they're created that way and you’re one to talk after you went and black mailed the whole school to write gossip newspapers.''Scootaloo shouted. “Well at least we don’t have urges to feed off love.” Diamond Tiara spoke. “Changelings don’t have urges to feed off love pee brain.” Scootaloo retorted.  “Get away from my foal you beast.” They turned to see Diamond Tiara’s mother Spoiled Rich begin to approach them. Miss Cheerilee walked out. “I hope you do something about Twilight’s beasts. One of them just harassed my daughter.” Miss Rich spoke with her usual snobbish tone. “It looks more like your daughter was the one harassing her. I don't discriminate students for any reason and especially if it is just over their species.” Miss Cheerilee said firmly. “Then you’ll be hearing from me.” Miss Rich spoke and then walked off. “I’m sorry about how she treated you.” Miss Cheerliee said in concern. “Nah it’s okay, I’m used to it.” Scootaloo spoke in her useful tomboy accent. And you shouldn’t be. > Ch 3 Allowing Fear to Blind Her > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight Sparkle was with her son and daughter they were eating breakfast together. While their favorite Saturday Cartoon was on Friendship is Magic. It was then cut short. “Aww.” The children said in disappointment. “It’s alright I’m sure it’s important.” Twilight said. Princess Celestia then appeared on screen “As you all know Canterlot was recently invaded by a terrorists group known as the Changelings for the Superiority of the Master Race. They kidnapped one of our royals and tried to take over Equestria. Fortuntanly they were defeated due to the love in our hearts such creatures don’t understand.” Twilight grew worried as this doesn;t sound much like the mentor she knows.  “I realized something that day. Changelings are heartless creatures without the need for love. They will do whatever it takes to ensure their survival and our fall. Which is why I have called upon parliament to do something about such creatures for there are creatures in Equestria that feel greed or power and such urges must be thwarted out of them.” Celestia stated. They canceled a good children’s program about the message of friendship towards all creatures for this xenophobic grabage. Twilight thought. She then turned to her worried children. “Do not worry Spike and Scootaloo Celestia can’t do anything drastic as it goes against parliament to discriminate against other creatures do to the Equestrian constitution. This will likely only be words not actions.” Twilight spoke in ressurance.  “I hope you’re right mom.” Spike spoke worried. “I know I am know come on let’s watch the rest of Friendhsip is Magic.” Twilight said. She smiled as her children enjoyed the positive messages and the comedy of the show her children were her life and she’d protect them even from her mentor’s apparent xenophobia. Twilight and her son and daughter then made the decision to grab some ice cream. “I’d like chocolate please.” Scootaloo asked politely. “Same with me please.” Spike too asked politely. The foals then enjoyed their ice cream. And Twilight noticed their worry though was glad it was only minimal because no one should have to worry about such things.