Sooner than what seemed possible i found myself in school. Annabelle and I found ourselves thrown into separate schools. I was accepted into a military school and she a school for engineering. We kept our friendship alive via letters, post cards and, rarely, a visit here and there. She had found a mustang that she loved. I hated the sound of that. It brought me to tears that i had lost her. however at the same time, I was happy that she had found someone that I hoped to dear Celestia treated her well. a postcard has been included in my journal.
LETTER
Dearest, Shining Night
Though it's been awhile. you are still in my thoughts.
Good luck with military school!
Kisses,
Annabelle RedDawn
Nothing made me happier to see the cards she took the time to send me.
As days turned to weeks. I felt myself getting stronger and smarter. Friends came and went while i was in the school. None of my friends were able to survive the school. I graduated as an average soldier in the Equestrian civilian guard. Which meant nothing special happened. maybe a few brawls here and there but the most that ever happened was the changeling attack...that didnt turn out so well....nearly losing my head was an experience. I actually won a medal and a promotion to Lance Corporal.
I know this is weird, but I actually remember quite a bit from my birth. I remember the warmth suddenly changing from nice and cozy to just cool and kinda humid. I didn't like it. I cried for the first time and i felt some warm hooves holding me. I remember hearing a soft and fatigued voice mutter
"My little colt....Shining night..."
I then felt myself being rolled away. At that time my eyes weren't developed for sight. All i could do was hear and smell. Even those were very basic. The next thing i know i hear a deep voice and the same loving, quiet one. The latter sounded closer. I felt a soft brush across my face. I soon felt a soft cushion beneath me. I knew some how that I was safe. I felt warm and comfortable. I felt as if I could lay there forever and not be unhappy or annoyed. I soon fell asleep. As soon as I awoke I found something streaming down my face. I couldn't help but wonder. Am i dying? So soon? I felt a strong but loving pair of hooves pick me up and put something to my small and screaming mouth. I suckled at it and soon found a sweet liquid coming down my throat. I stopped crying. Enjoying the feeling. When it ended i was laid down once again and covered with a soft and comforting blanket. I felt at peace once again.
Sooner than i knew it was my first birthday. I hadn't any friends as of that day. My parents were very protective of me and only let me out when they both had a purpose. Nothing mattered to me. I was simply precious cargo. As long as one of them, preferably my mother, was with me. I was happy. My first contact with another pony was a very nice one. They had green mane and a yellow coat. She was just younger than me. She and I were set down to play. I crawled over as best i could. I poked their side. Wondering if they would hurt me. I saw them look at me, just as curious as I was. We played with the blocks. they made a magnificent castle. The best i could muster was a small tower. In our own special way i said my name. She shared her's.
"Annabelle Red-Dawn"
Nothing at that time seemed to matter to me. But soon she came to be my best friend, and first Crush
END OF CHAPTER 1
