Dear Princess Cadance,
My name is Pipsqueak Discordia-Swarm. At first, when the teacher told us we had to write a letter to someone in royalty, I was going to write my mommy. But, that would be a little bit of cheating, wouldn't it? Even if Cap'n says cheating is just cutting ahead of the shlubs, I don't like doing it. And I couldn't write Luna because I just saw her last week. What would I write to her about? What I had for breakfast? Too short of a letter. I'm going for an "A". Or a "B"... At least a "C". That's why I wanted to write you instead. I've never met you, but I already know you a lot. Mom tells me a lot of stories about you. Is it true your a donkey with taped on wings?
I know that in a letter your supposed to share about yourself, so let me tell you a few things. For starters, I'm from a really big family. I wasn't always though. I was adopted into one. Mommy says that while I have over one hundred brothers and sisters, I should treat them more like cousins. I don't really mind. I like each and every one of them. I know them each by name too. I'd list them off, but... Too long of a list. Oh! But I do have an older sister. You know about her, right? She was a student of Princess Celestia just like you. Only... She didn't do so good, did she? That's fine. I love my big sister all the same. She looks out for me, and I try to look out for her. It's a little hard to do that when your half-half their size. But I'm scrappy!
Also, I have a dad just like everyone. I call him "Cap'n". He's a funny guy. He's unlike any pony in the entire world. Probably because he's not a pony. He's a dragonaqueez. That's like a blended up animal of everything. But, even if he was a pony like me, he'd still be something amazing. He's my Cap'n Dad; I'll always love him and think he's just crackers. I always feel so lucky that my parents are the two coolest of anypony I could have as parents. Back at the orphanage, I would've never thought I would have such a strange but warm home.
But... Sometimes I get to thinking... If Cap'n and mommy love me so much... And my sister and the entire swarm love me too... Why didn't my first mom and dad? My family says I'm so special and important... Wasn't I special enough for them? I wonder sometimes. Part of me is really glad I have the family I have now. But, the other part... It thinks about what I did wrong to lose my first parents...
I'm really sorry, princess. I went off a little bit there. But, on a happy note, I think this letter is about long enough now. Hooray! Now I'll send it off, show it to the teacher, and hopefully get better then a "D". Here's hoping. I also hope you have a nice time ruling a kingdom and don't let the crown get too heavy for you. Mommy always says "The heavier the crown, the more tempted to evil". You seem like a sweet princess. Don't become evil.
From,
Pipsqueak.
Dear Pipsqueak,
When I first saw your letter mixed in with my usual mail, it really caught my attention. I can't explain why; it's just one of those feelings. Beyond you, beyond me, beyond anyone. So, that's that. I read your letter once, and it touched my heart. I even showed my husband and it moved him. Which, for us, isn't that hard. We're very emotional. I hope your teacher doesn't mind me writing you back. But after I read your letter, I just had to send you a personal reply.
Your family sounds... Amazing. When I was growing up, I would have killed to have had an older sister. Someone I could confide with, tell my secrets, get advice. Aunt Celestia was the closest thing I had to anything like that. But, our age gap made for some topics to feel awkward. Some nights, I also would wonder while I looked out the window. What if? I never had a real family until Celestia took me in; and later when Shining Armor and I were married. Before all of that, my life was a bit... Empty.
At a young age, I lost both my parents. That's right, I was orphaned too. Only, I wasn't orphaned by choice. Fate took them from me. I can't say what's worse: losing your parents or having them lose you. But I know that the pain is always real. And it cuts deep down into places that no one can ever fix. I never knew your parents personally, but I can guess that if they saw you now, happy and filled with potential, they would regret what they did. I for one knew one of my parents. Not personally, really. But, when I close my eyes, I can still make out their face. They had the most toothy grin you had ever seen.
Anyway, I just wanted to tell you that I got your letter and I'm very happy to have met you. Someday, I'd really like to talk to you face-to-face. I have a feeling you and I could be good friends. Sort of like you and Luna.
From,
Princess Cadance.
Dear Cadance,
~~I wanted~~
~~I never~~
~~It was for~~
Good luck with your empire.
Love,
~~So~~~~Your Fath~~ A stallion that made some mistakes.
