Somepony once asked the Great and Powerful Trixie why she travels: "To show you all how great I am, of course."

The real answer, naturally, isn't that simple. What would drive a pony to travel the world, spouting her greatness? Meet the pony Trixie was before she donned the hat and cape and catch a glimpse of the pony she couldn't be.

Submission for EQD Trixie Fanfic Event, May 2013.

Cover Image Credits (all from Deviant Art):
Ponyville BG - the crusius
Trixie's Wagon - moongazeponies
Adult Trixie - tygerbug
Filly Trixie - kurok

Pony Font from EQD