Sweetie Belle's Big Trip

I hug Scootaloo and Applebloom one last time. "I'm really gonna miss you guys," I say, choking back tears. "Thanks for the party. You guys are awesome." I step onto the train platform and Applebloom grabs one of my back hooves. "Wait! Sweetie Belle, you can't leave yet! We haven't even given you your gift yet!" I shake my back hoof until Applebloom lets go, and then turn around. Scootaloo pulls out a dark purple velvet box. "Uh... thanks for the box. It looks very... uh... expensive." I say, somewhat confused.

Scootaloo laughs. "It's not the box, silly. It's what's IN the box!" I nervously take the box from Scootaloo and untie the light green ribbon on the top. I open the lid slowly and gasp. Inside is a golden necklace just like Rarity's generosity necklace. In the center, though, is a light green gem in the shape of a bell, replicating my cutie mark.

I gasp, speechless. Tears form in my eyes. "Guys... it's beautiful. I love it. Thank you." I throw my arms around Applebloom and Scootaloo in another big hug. The train whistle blows loudly. "Guys... I gotta go now. Can't get left behind! I promise, I'll never forget you guys. I'll send you guys something from Canterlot as soon as possible." I grab my suitcase and the box and hop onto the train.

I walk back to the train car where Rarity sits, waiting for me. I put my suitcase under my seat and put on my new necklace. Rarity sees my necklace and gasps. "Sweetie Belle, where did you get that necklace? It's beautiful! You must tell me!" I smile, slightly embarrassed. "Scootaloo and Applebloom bought it for me."

Rarity is astonished. "They bought you that? And I thought I was the element of generosity!" "Well... yeah. I told them I would buy them something from Canterlot. If that's okay..." I say nervously. Rarity smiles. "Sweetie Belle, I think that's a wonderful idea. Of course you can buy them gifts in return!"

I smile back and hug my sister. "Now Sweetie Belle, it's getting late. You better get your beauty rest." Rarity says, kindly but sternly. I yawn and lay down, resting my head on Rarity's shoulder. "I love you, Rarity," I say, and drift off to sleep.