Little Dragon Tails

I laid my head on my pillow, but no matter what I tried, my eyes wouldn't allow me to drift off to sleep. I looked at my window and the moon's sweet light shown on my wardrobe. It seemed to sparkle in a tantalizing way. I wanted to read more, but I didn't want to look at something that was so upsetting. Princess Luna's moon beckoned me to read more. I laid there for what now seemed like hours when I finally got up and reached for the book.

"Aw-oo!" A Timber Wolf called from somewhere in the mountains. There were a few Timber Wolves living here in Multiplex, but not that many.

I ignored their calls and howls and looked under the wardrobe, my head smashing against the floor of the cave. I reached my tail under it, sliding the book out of its hard to reach spot. I put it underneath my wing and sat on my bed, opening up to the first page to start fresh.

"Long long ago, in a land called Equestria, lived many many ponies. Among them lived draconeqi, griffins, snake ponies, spirits, earth ponies, pegasi, unicorns, and exclusively Alicorns. The species lived in an era of peace in harmony, in love and care. Many ponies and non-ponies procreated. They played with each other and lived with each other.

"But then, the ponies started getting angry. The rulers that lead them had too many rules. And some species weren't allowed to even vote! The four basic species of pony shunned the others, some even resorting to violence. Many were killed, especially kirin. Kirin were viewed as sinners and monsters, even from the draconeqi and snake ponies. In result, many went into hiding, but our fearless ally Discord stood up to them. To this day, controversy over what is right still exists, as well as the deep embedded hate and racism towards ponies who are different.

"Many of the three major types of pony, pegasi, unicorns, and earth ponies alike, disliked the non-pony and pony-like. They viewed them as inferior, and wanted them gone. Draconeqi, griffins, snake ponies, dragons, and spirits fled after these ponies started to hurt and kill them. Racism was embedded deep in their hearts.

"The species were thrust into a new era of racism and hate, leaving the peace and harmony behind. Some say that once a certain hybrid is born, it shall be the bridge between the species, others say that the time for peace is gone forever. We may never know, but always know that peace can be restored and harmony can be united!"

I sighed. It seemed so sad and depressing. Maybe Amethyst was the bridge they talked about... maybe I needed to tell Princess Twilight Sparkle! I put the book next to my bed on the floor, and closed my eyes. I laid my head down and fell gently into that good night sleep.

I awoke early in the morning and trotted out of my room. I walked into the kitchen where my mother sat at the table, kneading her claws. I sat on the chair opposite of her, and held her claws in my hooves. I smiled up and her and jumped up on the table, and gave her a kiss on her beak-like lips.

"Heh, my little Ember never fails to restart the fire in my heart," She smiled.

"That rhymed mommy! I love you!" I said happily, then picked up an apple from the basket I brought home.

I ate the apple and picked out the seeds, then put them in our seed jar; we kept a jar full of our seeds so everyday we could plant some food in the forest at the base of the mountain or at the town square.

"Mommy?"

"Yes, Ember?"

"I read the rest of the book."

"And you don't like the ending, do you?"

"No, I don't. I wanna change it!" I raised my voice. "I wanna talk to Princess Twilight Sparkle about it and I'm sure that Auntie Moon Glare would let me!"

I expected her to say no right away. "I know you want to sweetie, and I know I can't stop you. We'll go to Canterlot later today to talk to your aunt, okay?"

"Oh thank you thank you thank you thank you, mommy!"

Later we flew out of the cave and to Canterlot. My brown cloak flapped around in the wind, making it harder to fly. Mommy then carried me the rest of the way while I held the book in my hooves. We landed next to Auntie Moon Glare's room in the castle and knocked on the window.

"Hello, Sister, tell me: what do you need?" She asked politely.

"I wanna talk to Princess Twilight Sparkle about my story book! I'm sure Princess Celestia and Princess Luna remember all the things in this book and I wanna change the world!" I yelled.

Auntie Moon looked at mommy, and it seemed like they exchanged a talk without moving their lips. She flared her wings out and picked my up in her magic, carrying me inside and shooing mommy off back into the cloud cover.

"Follow me and don't talk to any pony, okay, my lil' flame?"

I nodded quickly in response. We walked through the halls of the castle, eventually coming to a tall golden and violet door. Auntie knocked on it, waiting for a response. The large door opened and we trotted in and bowed before the thrones. Princess Twilight Sparkle and Mister Spike sat on two thrones, both violet, and the dragon's with flecks of green.

"Hello, Miss Moon Glare. Who is this with you?"

"This is my niece Ember. She would love to talk to you and your daughter, as well as your husband." Auntie Moon said strongly.

The adults on the throne exchanged strange glances, but allowed me to talk anyway.

"I read my story book and it said that a special kirin would be born, and it would be the key to bringing the species together to usher a new era of peace and harmony!" I said.

"My, my, you were much like me when I was younger. I understand your concern, but I believe with your help, we can bring the species together again. In fact, Celestia and Luna and I were counting on you coming to us. Follow me, I want you to meet my daughter formally." Twilight ushered me to follow her, which I did, and Amethyst was reading a big book; one bigger than her head.

"Hi there, Princess Amethyst." I said, bowing my head.

"Hi again, Ember!" She replied, smiling up from her big book.

"Amethyst, Ember would like to be friends with you and play with you. Would you like that?"

"Oh yes, mommy! Come on, Ember! I'll show you the gardens and the library and we can play with dolls and we'll have so much fun!" She smiled, holding my hoof in hers.

"That sounds like a lot of fun! I've heard about the rare flowers and special scrolls and toys you have here! All I have at home is books and a few daisies and posies." I replied a bit coldly.

Amethyst tilted my head up after I looked to the ground and smiled. "Don't worry, we can have plenty of fun here!"