Semiquaver's Story

   One beautiful Autumn afternoon in Equestria, when the leaves were turning brilliant orange and a crisp breeze rushed through the streets of Ponyville, a little Pegasus filly was born. Her parents, Camera Flash and Fashion Flair, couldn't be happier. Her big sister, Fleur Dessin, was excited at the prospect of having a new sister to play with. After some careful thought, the two exhausted ponies named their daughter Semiquaver.

   The newborn filly had a pale yellow coat, a frizzy lilac mane and big, violet eyes. Her proud parents were bursting with joy, and Fleur was bouncing off the walls. The baby filly yawned lazily, then stared at her parents with her dark purple eyes. A little giggle escaped her, and the corners of her mouth turned up in a smile. She was a tiny filly, but an energetic one.

About two or three years passed until Semiquaver was ready for school. She would be a little bit younger than her schoolmates but that didn't matter. She was nervous on her first day, but her fears melted away with the friendliness of her classmates. Semiquaver made lots of new friends and excelled in school. She was always bubbly and happy, and was the bearer of an infectious smile that beamed everywhere.

   The young filly was so energetic and full of life that people couldn't help but notice her. Wherever she went she attracted everyone's attention with her sincere, happy smile. The way she giggled and laughed endlessly charmed her parents' friends, and everyone was her friend. It didn't matter that she was younger and smaller than the others in her class, she was accepted and loved by all, even her teachers.

   Fleur Dessin, after the usual period of jealousy, loved her little sister to bits and played games with her all the time. Despite her schoolwork, Fleur always made time for her young playmate and sibling. The two young fillies grew closer every day, and they were best friends as well as sisters. Together they wasted hours of time spending time together playing and drawing. Sometimes when they visited their grandparents, they would play the old piano together. They got a lot of the notes wrong, but it was the companionship that mattered.

   Everything was as it should be, and Semiquaver began her life as the happiest little filly in the world, surrounded by good friends and family. In school, she excelled in spelling, reading and writing. Everything she attempted was easy, and even though her classmates were older, she still matched and occasionally passed their marks in school.

   Semiquaver was the kind of pony who could be anypony she wanted to be. She had the intelligence and willingness to learn and master anything she pleased. She was outstanding in her schoolwork and enjoyed everything. Soon enough she was top of the class in almost everything, and her teachers adored her. It seemed as though her whole life was set up for her, even if she didn't realize it.