Streaks of red, orange and yellow smeared across the sky as the sun began to raise. Small clouds passed the sky and after a long night of traveling a small family had finally made it to there destination. A small colt rolled in the back of a small cart among the stacks of packed boxes on a blanket as his mother and father carried the cart along. Although it was only dawn he tend to wake up early. Slowly his green eyes opened and he lifted his head and yawned.
Soon the cart stopped, they had traveled during the night because his dad was too stubborn to stop. When the cart halted he smiled widely and his eyes shown as he jumped out of the back and onto the ground to see a lovely home a little ways from Ponyville. The siding was light grey and the roof a dull red color. It looked beautiful to the young colt, he enjoyed the fact they had moved, the old place they lived was far different.
As he looked at there new home, a wide smile formed on his face and his wings fluttered, which happened when he was excited. Without a word he scuttled to the front door and opened it and saw a place that was a little dirty, yet it was still beautiful to him. His mom and dad followed, also smiling at there child's excitement.
"Look at mom! Look dad! Were here!" He squealed as he trotted in.
"Slow down Malicid." His mother called.
The young colt slowed, and stopped, slightly frowning, "But mom-"
"Malicid, I don't want you to get hurt, we still have to unpack." She explained in her motherly sweet voice, smiling down at her little colt.
He kind of smiled as he looked at his mom and giggled. His father also shared in a small smile.
"Okay, that's enough, we have work to do." He said, going back to the cart with Malicid and his wife following.
"Okay daddy!" Malicid yipped, jumping up into the cart.
Malicid looked at the tall stacks of boxes that cluttered the back of the cart. His mother and father had worked together to get the cart here and now here they were. He put his head to the small boxes and pushed them to the front for his parents to carry. He did so until,the boxes got to heavy, he groaned as he tried to move a big box. His mother looked behind the box and smiled kindly.
"Malicid, why don't you go meet the other foals around here? We can handle the rest, you did a great job." His mother said happily.
Malicid smiled and nodded. He jumped out of the cart and ran towards the road. His father stopped and watch him run off.
"Be careful!" He called behind him.
"I will!" Malicid answered, but didn't stop running.
He scampered down the path and soon saw the town of Ponyville. Most of Ponyville knew of the arrival, because princess Celestia was concerned they would freak out. When he entered the town, many looked at him, concerned, but he just waved or said hello to them. As he walked he didn't notice a pink mare and he crashed into her.
"Opps, I am sorry." Malicid apologized.
"Its okay little guy. It was an accident." The pink mare said, patting him on the head.
Then she gasped, and Malicid cocked his head, "You must be the new pony! Welcome to Ponyville! I am Pinkie Pie, now listen. Like all ponies that come to Ponyville, you need a welcome party, then everypony can get to know you!" Pinkie said excitedly.
A wide smile came across Malicid's face, he would get to know everypony. He wanted to know who he would be going to school with.
"That would be great Pinkie! Anyways I am Malicid." He replied.
"Super duper! It will be two days from now, so this Sunday afternoon, at Sugarcube Corner!" Pinkie said, giving him an invitation and she hoped, "Better be there."
"I will and thank you." Malicid said excitedly.
Malicid decided to keep going and see what other ponies he would meet. He kept walking until he found himself in the center of town where a fountain was. He gazed up at it, it was beautiful. Malicid decided to sit under it and see who he would see. He watched as three fillies ran across the cobble stone road, all with no cutie marks. Malicid wanted to know what they were up to, but decided to meet them later.
He sat there for a while, and he saw two other fillies. They looked the same age as the ones who had crossed the cobblestone road. However they marched right up to him, he just waved, a little nervous of what was going on.
"What is something like you doing here?" The one with pinkish purple fur and a white and purple mane asked.
"I am here to attend school." Malicid answered timidly.
"Ha, someone like you. How do we know your not planning an invasion!" She continued in a rude way.
"My family isn't like the others." He replied, his voice growing quieter with every word.
"Yeah right." She laughed afterwards.
Malicid just flinched, it made him nervous, the past wasn't forgiven.
"Hey, why don't ya leave him alone Diamond Tiara!" A yellowish filly with a red mane snapped.
Malicid recognized her from the three fillies who had passed here. Diamond Tiara just lifted her chin, sighed and left. Malicid watched as she left, and he hoped never to see her again.
"Hey, your the new kid Pinkie told us about. The Changling!" She said happily.
Malicid nodded.
"Well Ah am Applebloom. Sorry, but my friends got a little busy." She said in a nice way.
"Well I am Malicid." He replied, introducing himself.
"Oh my, it sunset. I ought to go. See ya Malicid." She said, waving good-bye and running down the cobble stone road.
Malicid himself hadn't realized it was sunset and instantly began to go home. His parents would be furious if he didn't return before dark. He ran fast, seeing dark shapes as the light began to dissipate. When he got home, the cart was gone and everything was inside probably, tomorrow they would unpack, but tonight he knew he would have to sleep on the ground. Malicid opened the door, and shut it behind him.
"I am home!" He called, and his parents came smiling.
"How was it Malicid?" His mother asked.
"Great, I got invited to a welcome party!" Malicid said, handing him mother the invitation.
"That's great. We will be ready." She said with a comforting laugh.
Two days, Malicid would know what other ponies thought of him, what other ponies thought of Changelings. It was nerve racking. He couldn't stop thinking about and that night after supper, he couldn't sleep. He was distracted by the things that Diamond Tiara said. He wondered, if they should go back.
The sun was beginning to rise. Light leaked through the curtains of the living room window as Malicid squirmed in his bed. His mother entered the living room and smiled sweetly. She crossed the grey carpet over to the small air mattress where her son slept. Today would be Malicid's welcome day and she wanted to make sure he was ready. It was already nine o'clock am. She let out a sigh.
"Malicid, deary, time to get up." She purred, still grinning.
Malicid squirmed a little and soon he sat up in his bed. He rubbed his eyes and yawned loudly. He had been here for a day. During that time, he got some of his room ready, but it was too messy. He still had stuff on his bed he needed to sort and he was so tired he collapsed on his air mattress. He stretched his hooves up.
"Good morning mom." He yawned, rubbing his eyes again.
"Good morning Malicid." She said sweetly.
"Today is Pinkie Pie's party right?" He squeaked, hoping he was right.
His mother laughed softly, "Yes it is Malicid."
Malicid's expression brightened up fast and soon he was filled with energy. He was excited for the party. He hoped he would see Applebloom. He only knew two nice ponies, Pinkie Pie and Applebloom, but he unfortunately didn't know them too well.
"Yes! I can't wait!" Malicid squealed.
He jumped to his hooves and hurried to the kitchen. He sat down at the table and looked over to see his father cooking breakfast. His father turned and smiled.
"Good morning son." He chuckled, happy to see the energy in Malicid's eyes.
"Good morning dad!" Malicid shouted.
His mother came in and put her hoof to her mouth to say please be quiet.
"Oops, sorry." Malicid laughed softly afterwards.
His mother and father also laughed. After a few minutes, his father came over with pancakes. However there were black dots on it. Yet Malicid clapped and smiled widely.
"Pancakes with flies in them! Your the best." Malicid cheered, giving his father a hug.
Malicid ate his breakfast fast. He couldn't help it, and his mother and father laughed very once and a while. However afterwards, there was nothing to do. Malicid soon found himself staring at the clock. He slouched, slowly falling as he waited. It was as though the clock was putting him into a trance. His mother soon walked in and was surprised.
"Malicid, looking at the clock doesn't make it go faster. Why don't you go meet some other foals? That would be fun." His mother coaxed.
Malicid turned and saw his mother smiling behind him. He smiled and nodded. He only hoped that he didn't see Diamond Tiara and her silver friend. They were just so mean. Soon he galloped out the door and looked down the cobblestone path. He looked around at the high trees and smiled. Malicid didn't even notice he forgot to say good-bye. He was excited to go and see the ponyfolk in town.
He ran down the path towards Ponyville, a grin upon his face. He for there soon and kept looking at the clocks in town. He wanted it to be noon so he could head to the party. Malicid knew he was being eager, but couldn't help it. He sat at the fountain and waited. He was looking at his hooves when he heard steps. He looked up and saw a familiar face, but there were two more. There in the center was Applebloom and her friends from the day they passed.
"Hey Malicid." Applebloom greeted, a grin on her face.
"Hi Applebloom." Malicid said in a cheerful way, "Who are your friends?" Malicid asked curiously.
"Oh. Well this is Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle." Applebloom answered.
Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle waved, both smiling. By the looks of it they all didn't have their cutie marks. However that was something Malicid didn't understand.
"So when did you get here?" Scootaloo asked.
"I came on Friday." Malicid answered.
"Maybe you can help us! We want to earn our cutie marks. Have any ideas?" Sweetie Bella squealed.
"Sorry, I don't have any ideas." Malicid admitted. "Us Changelings don't have cutie marks, so I don't know anything about them."
"Its okay Malicid," Applebloom soothed, "We can't blame ya."
"Yeah, besides, you are new around here." Scootaloo added.
"Hey, its almost noon. Want to head to Sugar Cube Corner now?" Sweetie Belle asked.
"Yeah. I can't stand waiting!" Malicid answered cheerfully.
"Come on then." Sweetie Belle cheered.
Together they all began to walk down the path.
"Hey Malicid! Race ya!" Scootaloo called, running ahead.
"Hey no fair!" Malicid giggled and ran after her.
They ran down the street, dodging carts and other ponies. Scootaloo stayed ahead, far ahead. They got there faster then the others.
"I win." Scootaloo giggled.
"You cheated. I call re-match!" Malicid giggled.
"So I can beat you again." Scootaloo joked.
They both laughed, and waited for the others. Applebloom and Sweetie Belle came, they were walking. They smiled when they caught up.
"Lets go in!" Applebloom declared.
Together they entered the room and in seconds were greeted by Pinkie Pie. She smiled as usual. She blew a noise maker loudly and took it out for a few seconds.
"Hey the guest of honor is here!" She called.
All the ponies in the room turned and waved at him. However it seemed strange. They gave him strange looks, but he ignored them and walked to a table with his friends. They all sat down at the table and munched on cupcakes.
"So Malicid, why did you move here?" Scootaloo asked curiously.
"Well my mom and dad wanted me to learn things, but in the hive, we only learn survival. Here I can learn other things." Malicid explained.
"That's interesting." A calm steady voice said.
Malicid lifted his head and turned to see a lavender alicorn. She was smiling and seemed nice. Applebloom leaned over the table.
"That is Twilight Sparkle. She is a princess, but she didn't want to leave Ponyville." She whispered.
"Yes that is who I am. So you are Malicid. It is a pleasure to meet you." She said cheerfully before she trotted back towards her friends.
Malicid felt fear in his heart, he had heard of her, but differently. From the other Changelings he heard that she was mean and had defeated them. Yet he had a feeling it was different now. he felt as though he had betrayed his own kind. He talked with his friends until the party was over. He walked down the cobblestone streets, alone.
So that is Twilight Sparkle. I don't know if I should be afraid or not. She killed our kind, but I am not sure who started it. I would rather not think about. School starts tomorrow. He thought.
He dreaded going to school. He had already seen some of his new school mates, but not all. He wondered, what would they think of him.
