The Warm Heart of Hearth's Warm

by Strongbolt Stonewing

Rating: everyone
Tags: Random, Princess Celestia, Main 6, Princess Luna, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Spike
Length: 934

Welcome all, whether pony or man. To a place called Equestria, a Wonderous land. Where the year does close, and the snow does fall, and a magical day is bestowed upon all.

Welcome all, whether pony or man.
To a place called Equestria, a Wonderous land. Where the year does close, and the snow does fall, and a magical day is bestowed upon all.
Read the tale of one, a lonely old mare.
Who discovers the love she did not know was there.

Published 2013-12-17 19:50:07 UTC
Last updated 2013-12-17 19:50:07 UTC

A Heart of Gold

On one icy night, of Hearth's Warm Eve.

Pony friends travel to a great city.

Six ponies and a dragon, do ride a fair train.

Celebrating a new era, one without pain.

In the cold they travel, to a castle great.

To meet their good friend, the banisher of hate.

The fine ruler of the land, the land of Equestria.

The wise and powerful, the Princess, Celestia.

Though greetings are quick, the ponies are content.

In a magical city, surrounded by their friends.

But yet one pony, though great and bright.

Does not cherish the happiness on this snowy night.

For not a pony dare wake on Hearth's Warming Eve.

If they still expect presents under their tree.

But this one pony, though great and weary.

Sits by herself, woeful and teary.

"Why do they sleep?" The pony cries.

"Why not embrace my beautiful night?"

The pony thinks, she thinks for a while.

"Why do I cry? I am no child!

But yet deep down, I feel so alone.

Where are the others? Tucked away at home?

Why leave me alone on this troublesome eve?

Why does nobody stay with me?"

"Dear Sister." Says a voice, both soothing and soft.

"Why do you hide away in this tower aloft?"

"Oh, sister, you see. I am by myself."

"This loneliness is brutal, no good for your health!"

"Well, do tell, sister, what can one do?"

"Oh, poor Luna, allow me to show you."

And so the princesses go, to the light on the moon.

Then the larger says: "Experience the quiet of Hearth's Warming noon."

"But, sister, I feel no different. I don't understand."

"Come, my sister. Let us travel this land."

With wings out, they go. They go, they fly.

Away from the city, into the dark sky.

"Dear, sister, do tell: where do you take me?"

"To a place the naked eye cannot see.

Into the hearts of our beloved, our beloved ponies.

Into their past, their hearts, you just have to believe."

Then the sisters did land, on a cloud of white.

And by magic, they see a brilliant sight.

With a beam of power from the elder's horn,

a new vision appears, a new vision is born.

In the sky above, the Princess does behold,

a fantastic friendship, of the brave and bold.

"Now look, dear sister, what do you spy?"

"The Elements of Harmony, but dare I ask why?"

"Not the Elements, my dear, but in fact their holders.

Gaze upon their story now." Said the older.

The Princess gazed in, she gazed at the scene.

Of a pony on her lonesome, in a library.

"Oh, sister, do tell: what does this mean?"

"It means that your heart wants you to see."

"I see nothing, dear sister, but a pony alone."

"Keep watching young Luna, you will be shown."

And thus the vision changed, and the pony does go.

Out of warmth and comfort, into the snow.

With a dragon by her side and head held high,

she quickly gallops into the night.

"Sister I still do not understand!"

"Patience, Luna, cease your demands."

Now the librarian stood, at the door of a barn.

She knocks three times, and the door is ajar.

Then out steps one of orange coat and yellow mane.

"Twilight?" She says. "What brings ya here today?"

"Follow me." Twilight replies and runs on her way.

Now, here the trio stand, outside a boutique.

"Rarity! Come out here, we need to speak!"

And so three became four and onwards the group go,

to an icy river and a cottage coated in snow.

"Oh, Fluttershy!" One yells. "Come quick! Come soon!"

"Oh, goodness." Says a voice. "So late at noon?"

"Come on! We still have two more to find!"

"Ok, I'm coming, don't leave me behind..."

And the group continue, to a house made of cloud,

to a giant cake bakery, where their friends are found.

"Alright everypony, we have to go now!"

"If we do not hurry, the train will leave town!"

And the image shimmers and a station is shown,

the friends climb aboard, and smoke is blown.

The train departs and fades out of view.

"Now, sister. Do you see what I'm showing you?"

"All I see is more ponies, enjoying their eve.

What on earth does this have to do with me?"

"Well, Luna, you see, these ponies are here!

In the city of Canterlot, waiting for you, my dear.

A celebration is not complete without those you love,

and, sister, we need you, so please join us."

On one icy night, of Hearth's Warm Eve.

Pony friends travel to a great city.

Six ponies and a dragon, do ride a fair train.

Celebrating a new era, one without pain.

In the cold they travel, to a castle great.

To meet their good friend, the banisher of hate.

The fine ruler of the land, the land of Equestria.

The wise and powerful, the Princess, Celestia.

Though greetings are quick, the ponies are content.

In a magical city, surrounded by their friends.

But now one pony, although once sad,

is happy and carefree. Utterly glad.

With no worries on her back, or tears on her face.

The Princess can celebrate a night of beauty and grace.

So by the warmth of the hearth, and the blazing flame,

the ponies are united, united again.

And the Princess smiles, and says to herself:

"I suppose I was wrong, now all is well."

With her family and friends, her night is complete.

So good night to all, and Happy Hearth's Warming Eve!