Talent

by MLP-crossovers-FTW

First published January 1st, 1970 00:00

When 5 ponies continue their work, they realize the fatal truth. Why wasn't their talents achievable for them anymore? Imagine being able to do something and having that ripped away from you, you are no longer good at what you deemed your life, what you spent your time with. No mater if it's something large like tailoring or something for comfort liking making others happy we're all good at something. Imagine suddenly being good at something you don't care for. Something. Your destiny has changed.

(based off of BronyCurious's video on Cutie marks)

Chapters

The Apple of My Eye

The Apple of My Eye
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Talent

The Apple of My Eye

I woke up to the sun shining in my eyes. I immediately got up, put on my hat, and did my morning ritual: Brush teeth, brush hair, go downstairs and eat breakfast. During breakfast, it was a little quiet so I decided to break the silence by commentin' on the day. "It's a nice day, ain't it?" I chuckled "Perfect for apple-buckin'." Big Mac smiled at my comment as I finished breakfast. My day had begun.

I went out to the fields like normal, but something felt... Off... I shook it off and began my work. I walked to one large, sturdy appletree and smirked. I positioned myself next to the appletree, facing away from it. I raised my back legs and bucked. But instead of the amazing feeling of bucking the apples out of a tree, I just kicked the air. I'd missed. I spit. "Damn. I missed. Must be a lil' tired." I said to myself as I tried again. Another fail. I frowned. Maybe I should just go check the chickens.. I thought to myself.

When I got to the coop, I smirked. This would be easy!

It wasn't.

As hard as I tried, I couldn't get those damn chickens to cooperate like how I normally am able to do. I was failing at everything I was normally great at! By the end of the day, the farm was a mess, leaves were everywhere and that damned water chute was still broke. That was when Twilight visited me. "Oh... My..." She stammered. "What's wrong?" I stared at her, stressed out of my damned mind.

She looked at Pinkie, which had been behind her. Pinkie hadn't looked like normal Pinkie. Instead of her bubbly, curly hair it was completely flat. "Yup, Twily?" Pinkie said. "Well, let's get this place fixed up!" Twilight said overly happy. I just gave her a confused look in response. In no time, my barn was in tip-top shape, mostly thanks to Pinkie. It was like Pinkie was suddenly good at all these things.... I... She was better at what I was best at. I don't normally feel jealous, but I felt the most burning envy any pony could feel.

Suddenly, a flash of light blinded me. Pinkie had gained my mark on her flank. I felt puzzled. If she and I have the same mark.... My jaw fell to the floor. My talent had been earned by her, I didn't deserve it. "Now let's get you to Carousal Boutique!"