Trixie's hopeful, new life.

Chapter 3. Trixie's Secret.

When Trixie arrived in Ponyville, it was almost midnight, the moon was high in the night sky. The sky danced with the gleaming stars. It was more peaceful than any other night Trixie had, since she was a filly. Trixie didn't want to have anything go wrong now. She had finally succeeded in at least making her life a little easier. Trixie walked to the inn, and rented a room for the night. Trixie walked to the room, and was asleep the moment she lay down on the bed. All of the hardships washed away in that instant. She didn't dream, it was a black peaceful sleep, the kind that only happens when your either so tired one can't dream, or your at peace.

The next morning.

Trixie awoke at the Ponyville Inn. After ten minuets of restless fidgeting, Trixie climbed out of bed.

It was relatively dark in the room, the only lamp in the room, didn't put off much light. Trixie looked to the clock.

“Its five in the morning.!” Trixie exclaimed, she picked up the clock next to the bed to look more closely. The room was furnished with a bed, curtains, and a end table, where the clock, and lamp stood. The bed was comfortable, even more so than she had expected. She had her first decent nights sleep in more than a month. The inn, was more rustic than Trixie had expected, from looking at the outside. It was made with large timbers, rustic wood trim, and a hardwood floor with some carpet laid out along the hallway. After about two hours of waiting, at least for Celestia's sun to rise. Trixie walked out of the room, and down the hall where awaited the inn keeper.

“Good morning.” The innkeeper said, before he looked at Trixie.

“Any time Trixie wakes up that early. It's not a good morning.” Trixie said, noticing the look on the inn keepers face.

He was glaring at her. No doubt when the Ursa attacked Ponyville, it smashed not only her wagon, but the inn as well. Trixie felt a little like she didn't belong, which was probably true.

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After the fiasco with the Princess, the night after the competition.

The Princess had made very valid points, to both Trixie, and Twilight. Princess Celestia, wanted Twilight to catch Trixie up on some of the things Princess Celestia had taught Twilight, and that Trixie didn't seem to do well with others.

“Twilight, I want you to teach Trixie, the magic of friendship” Celestia said. Trixie did need the lessons.

“I will Celestia. You can count on me” replied Twilight.

“Fine. Trixie will do as you ask.” Trixie said in a annoyed voice. Not towards the Princess, but at the fact that she was set on living in Canterlot. She had lived in Canterlot when she was a filly.

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Trixie was walking away from the uncomfortable stare of the innkeeper. When Trixie tripped, and fell flat on her face, with a dull thud. The innkeeper, burst into laughter. Trixie too, began laughing if not for the shock of hitting the floor, and maybe becoming concussed. Trixie would have probably yelled at the innkeeper. The laughter died down. Trixie, and the innkeeper looked at one another, and began laughing once more. After the delirious laughing finally stopped, Trixie cleaned off the little bit of dried blood on her nose. The innkeeper waved Trixie good day, and Trixie felt like she had accomplished something.

Trixie walked to the Library, to meet with Twilight. Who was now supposed to be her teacher. According to Princess Celestia, Trixie, together with Twilight, would learn far more then in the academy.

Making Trixie slightly mad.

“Trixie should be in Canterlot!” Trixie fumed. Turning around for a moment, looking towards Canterlot. She sighed, and walked the few remaining steps to the Library door, Trixie knocked on the door.

“Come in!” Trixie heard Twilight, on the other side of the door. Trixie opened the door with her magic, walking into a disaster. Books thrown all over the floor. Making it look like a tornado came through, and only hit the Library.

“What happened?” Trixie asked, slipping on a book, falling with a yelp. Ironically it was a joke book, about one kind of joke, falling. The pages opened, and Trixie read the joke 'have a nice trip. See you next fall.'  Trixie was on the verge of bursting into flames, somehow that one joke in a book made Trixie angry. Trixie snapped out of it, looking to the Twilight.

“Oh you mean all the books. Its rearranging day!” Twilight said, excited she levitated a large number of books with her magic, and arranged them on the shelves of the Library.

“Uh? Rearranging day?” Trixie asked, as Twilight levitated more books, arranging them on the book shelves.

“Yes. I rearrange the books to keep them in perfect order, about once a week.” replied Twilight, arranging more books.

Trixie looked as if she was about to speak. Her mouth open, and a hoof in the air. she placed her hoof back to the floor, and closed her mouth.

Trixie waited for Twilight to finish arranging the books. Sitting patiently, watching Twilight put all the books in perfect order.

“When do we begin?” asked Trixie. Still felling like she was being forced to be in Ponyville, as punishment.

“Oh! That's right!” Twilight exclaimed, she gathered a few things,

Trixie rolled her eyes.

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Twilight, and Trixie spent what to Trixie seemed like an eternity, in the Library covering the lessons that Celestia taught Twilight, in her years as her personal student. Twilight, standing in front of a chalk board, using telekinesis to write.

Trixie sat at a round table, that was in the middle of the Library. She was doodling with a quill, that Twilight had given her. Then, she looked at Twilight.

“And that about sums it up.” said Twilight, she looked to Trixie.

“Yes yes Trixie understands. You didn't have to start from magic kindergarten.” Trixie said , Twilight laughed at herself a little.

“Now, we will begin with the magic of friendship.” Twilight said, walking out of the Library.

“Where are you going? Trixie is right here.” Trixie said confused.

“Come on Trixie.” urged Twilight.

“Fine, but don't expect Trixie to understand your, silly friendship magic stuff.” Trixie said, she got up, and followed Twilight.

Twilight took Trixie to Rarity's boutique first. They arrived, and Twilight opened the door, the two trotted in.

“I was hoping that you would help me teach Trixie, about the magic of friendship.”Replied Twilight.

Twilight took Trixie to Rarity's boutique first. They arrived, and Twilight opened the door, and the two trotted in.

“Twilight. How are you?”asked Rarity.

“Fine, and you?” Twilight replied.

“Fine, and Trixie....”-Rarity pointed a hoof at Trixie's cloths.- “Those cloths are so... ratty.” She finished.

“I was hoping that you would help me teach Trixie, about the magic of friendship” replied Twilight.

“Trixie is sorry for turning your main green.” - She looked to the floor- “Trixie is sorry for treating everyone poorly.” Trixie finished.

“Thank you Trixie.” Rarity said.

“Now, can we get to the lesson?” begged Trixie, like it was going to be the worst thing ever.

“Yes we can.” said Twilight. Unsure if it was a good idea to teach Trixie this way.

Twilight told Trixie the story, of how the six of them first met, and became friends.

Trixies jaw was practically on the floor. Hearing about how each of her friends, was a bearer of an Element of Harmony, not just Twilight.

“And Trixie, humiliated them?” Trixie asked, in absolute disbelief.

“Uh, yeah... You did.” said Twilight, much to Trixies chagrin. Trixie simply stared at Twilight, then to Rarity.

Rarity giving her a glance, she continued her sewing.

“Then why bring Trixie here?” Trixie asked, confused.

“Because Rarity, is the element of generosity.” Twilight told Trixie.

“Trixie knows that, Trixie was listening.” Trixie looked at Twilight.

“Your here to learn something, from Rarity.” Twilight said. Trixie was going to argue with Twilight, when Rarity chimed in.

“Oh, We can't have you going around in thous shabby old things.”

Trixie was about to say something, when she was taken aback by the brand new cape, and hat that Rarity held before her.

“But, Trixie is.....She...” Trixie stumbled.

“Oh, its quite alright.” Said Rarity, proud of her work.

The cape, and hat were a deep royal purple with stars, fireworks, and Trixie's cutie mark on them.

Embellished in Rarity's normal fashion.

“How much?” asked Trixie, thinking that the new cape, and hat would be very expensive.

“Oh what ever do you mean dear?” Rarity said, levitating the cape, and hat. Taking the old hat of Trixie's off and placing the new hat on her head. Trixie, pulled off her cape, pulling the blue jewel broach off her old cape.

“Okay, now you may give Trixie the new cape.” Trixie said, waiting. Rarity put the cape on Trixies back. Trixie magically weaved the broach into the new fabric of the cape.

“There now. Doesn't The Great and Powerful Trixie, just look fabulous. This is the nicest fabric Trixie have ever seen.” Trixie said, looking into a mirror.

“Oh, I didn't know you were into fashion!” beamed Rarity.

“Why yes, Trixie is. She just couldn't afford really nice things before.” Trixie said, almost totally wiping the smile off her face.

“Now, how much?” Trixie asked Rarity again. Seriously thinking that nothing would ever be given to Trixie, especially not by a pony she humiliated.

“Well, I thought that you could use some new cloths. Since, well, the Ursa smashed your wagon, and quite frankly. Your old cloths are really ratty.” Rarity said.

“So, your just giving, Trixie, the hat, and cape?” Asked Trixie, almost gasping at every word.

“Yes dear. You already apologized to me. So the way I see it. This is a gift, Consider it apology accepted from me.” said Rarity. Trixie levitated some bits from her prize money.

“Take it. Trixie insists.” Said Trixie, she felt a small sense of relief, that some part of the large matter of her mistakes so far, were washing away.

“Oh my!” swooned Rarity, she levitated her fainting couch out behind her, and used it almost immediately.

“Trixie, thanks you.” Trixie said, laying the bits on the counter, where Rarity was working before.

“No no! That's too much dear.” said Rarity, counting the bits before.

“Why? how much did she give you Rarity?” asked Twilight.

“A hundred bits!” Exclaimed Rarity.

“Trixie is not a louse! She can afford to pay for new cloths.” Trixie said, stamping a hoof.

“But dear? So much?” Rarity asked.

“Trixie said, she isn't a louse! It is only fair that Trixie, pay for her own things!” exclaimed Trixie.

“Girls!” interjected Twilight.

“What is it Twilight?” asked Rarity.

“This isn't what I had in mind to teach Trixie.” Twilight said, face hoofing.

“Trixie understands, that she was trying to give Trixie a gift, but Trixie does not need your pity.” Trixie said, sticking up her nose, walking away.

“Its not pity, to give someone a gift.” said Twilight, much to Trixies annoyance.

“Trixie will not take these as a gift. They are too nice.” Trixie said, to the surprise of Twilight, and Rarity.

“To nice? For a gift? Really?” Twilight asked, dumbfounded.

“Why no. The cape, and hat were merely so it wasn't reflected badly on me. As a fashionista, you understand,” Rarity said, opening a curtain to reveal a dress rack. Trixies jaw dropped.

“Now, this is to nice to just give you, even if you apologized to me.” Said Rarity, levitating a beautiful blue dress from the rack.

“This matches your coat darling. Here you can have this, since you paid for it.” holding the dress up against Trixie for size.

“Your giving this to Trixie?” Trixie asked, confused looking at the dress now laying against her coat.

“Why? Whatever do you mean darling. You paid for this dress, with the bits you gave me on the table over there.” Rarity pointed to the table where the hundred bits still lay. Rarity levitated some of the bits back to Trixie.

“This dress is only forty bits.” Rarity said, she motioned for Trixie to take the rest back as change.

“That was because, Trixie didn't know that you had made a dress for her too.?” Trixie was absolutely surprised at what had just happened. Taking the sixty bits, that Rarity was giving her.

“Thank you Rarity.” Trixie said, in a tone that was more than grateful, but almost conflicted.

Not being able to say anything else to Rarity. Trixie gave up for the time being.

“Come on Trixie. Lets go to Sweet Apple acres next, to see Apple Jack.” said Twilight, urging Trixie to follow her. Trixie without a word followed Twilight. The two arrived at Applejack's farm a little latter.

“Hello” Twilight said with a smile.

“Hey Twi.” came the reply from Applejack.

“Uh? Twi. Why is Trixie here?” asked Apple Jack, with a glare towards Trixie.

“You were at the show last night. Remember,” Twilight said.

“Yeah. Ah didn't mean, why is she in Ponyville sugar cube. Ah meant, why is she on my farm?” Apple Jack demanded, stamping a hoof obviously still mad at Trixie.

“Because, Princess Celestia asked me to teach her the magic of friendship.” Twilight said to her friend.

“Ah know that too Twi. But Ah don't want her on my farm, seeing as how she tried twice to humiliate you.” Applejack said, with annoyance

“Trixie is sorry, about how she acted last time.” Trixie interjected, before Twilight could speak.

“Well Ah...” Applejack stopped mid sentence, and gave Trixie a confused look.

“What? Isn't that what you wanted from Trixie?” she asked, She still held herself tall, and proud.

“Well yes, but Ah didn't expect ya to say it, without me having to buck you strait to the next town.” Applejack said, still surprised at her.

“Well the last time Trixie came to Ponyville, she is sorry about how she acted.” stated Trixie.

“Well that'll be a start.” said Applejack.

“Well then, may we begin?” asked Trixie.

“Yes.” Twilight said, she looked to her friend.

“Applejack. Can you help me teach Trixie, the magic of friendship?” asked Twilight.

“What do you mean Twi? Ah don't trust her, much less want to teach her about friendship.” said Applejack

“That's what I mean. Applejack's element is honesty.” Twilight said.

“Trixie was listening remember,” Trixie said, in annoyance.

“Yes, I brought you here to learn about honesty.” Twilight said.

“Trixie is honest.” Trixie said, confused a little.

“Your not very honest if ya ask me.” Applejack said to Trixie. Making Trixie a little more than mad.

“Trixie is honest... Now.” Trixie said, reminding herself that she had lied about vanquishing a Ursa Major.

“Uhhu?” Applejack said, skeptical about that statement from Trixie. Trixie just looked at Twilight, wishing to move things along.

“What?” Twilight simply asked.

“Trixie doesn't understand what you mean to accomplish, by bringing me here,” Trixie said.

“She means to make a honest mare out of ya.” Implied Applejack.

“If you want the truth from Trixie. You wont get it.” Trixie said, still not understanding what Twilights plan was about.

“No silly. What AJ means, is that you need to be honest with yourself, and us if you ever expect to learn the magic of friendship.” Twilight said, trying to get through to Trixie.

“Trixie is honest with herself.” Trixie said, still not understanding what Twilight was doing.

Twilight face hoofed.

“What I mean, is that you need to be able to show who you Really are.” Twilight said, seeming to get through to Trixie.

“This is Trixie. What you see, is what you get.” Trixie said.

“You mean to say, that the way yer actin now, as to the way you were actin backstage hiding from every pony is the real you?” Applejack hitting some kind of nerve with Trixie.

“Trixie wasn't hiding!” Trixie exclaimed, in a shaking tone.

“Ah don't believe it for a second. Now, why don't ya tell us, why you were hiding back there sugar cube?” Apple jack, and Twilight now, expectantly waiting for Trixies response. Trixie just looked at the two ponies, keeping her mouth shut.

Twilight, and Apple Jack looked at each other, and back to Trixie. Trixie stuck her nose up and huffed, like she was not going to say a thing to the two waiting ponies.

“Trixie doesn't have to explain herself to you!” Trixie said, turning to walk away only then letting her guard down, closing her eyes, a tear fell down her cheek.

“Whats the matter sugar cube?” asked Applejack reassuringly. Trixie opened her eyes to see that Apple Jack, and Twilight, were right in front of her.

“How did you... when did you...?” asked the confused Trixie

“Teleportation spell.” replied Twilight simply.

“Trixie can see that.” Trixie now back to her arrogant self.

“Nothing is wrong with Trixie.” she said. Her voice strained a little. She forced her tone to reflect that of the proud show mare she was trying to be.

“This is where the honesty part, of being honest comes in sugar cube.” Apple Jack said, trying to coax Trixie into telling them what was wrong. Trixie wasn't budging. Her pose that of some pony, trying to fend off wolfs, rather than have a conversation with some pony else.

“Its okay sugar cube, you don't have to tell us.” Apple Jack said, not wanting to press the issue any more, seeing Trixie becoming upset at the two, for trying to get her to open up.

“Good, because I wont.” Trixie said, in a flat harsh tone, as if she was giving a filly the talking to of a lifetime. Twilight looked worried, but also didn't want to press the issue. Trixie, and Twilight went back to the Library, where Trixie immediately bid her adieu, and left for the inn. The innkeeper waved, and Trixie smiled, trying not to show any one that anything was wrong. Trixie went to her room locking the door. She laid down, and began to cry. Not stopping for the knock at the door. The knock came again.

“Go away. Leave Trixie alone!” Trixie said giving a growl.

“Trixie I am sorry. I just wanted to help.” Trixie heard Twilights voice, from the other side of the door. Trixie didn't reply, nor did she get up. She simply buried her head into the pillow.

“Trixie...” -Twilight paused.- “Pinky is throwing you a welcome to town party. Your invited of course.” Twilight finished.

“Why? Trixie doesn't deserve one.” Trixie said, before she could stop herself.

“You may not think that, but seeing what you went trough. I think that you deserve to have a little fun, and happiness.” Twilight said, trying to get Trixie to forgive herself, from what ever it was that was bothering her.

The door swung open a little. Trixie showed her face. She had cleaned up as best she could before opening the door.

“Trixie doesn't want to go. Go away Princess Twilight Sparkle.” Trixie said, in a unforgiving tone. Trixie began to close the door, when Twilight stopped her for a moment.

“I don't understand what is on your mind, but feel free to talk to me about it if you want.” Twilight tried to comfort Trixie.

Trixie looked at Twilight with uneasy eyes. Trixie then nodded and closed the door. She went back to the bed. She laid back down, and thought about what Twilight said. She fumed, about how she was fine, as a tear fall down her cheek, then she realized.

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“Trixie is not okay.” Trixie said with a sob.

Trixie lay in the bed for a few minuets, not being able to sleep, or think strait. She got up, and went to the bathroom, where she stared into the mirror, and looked at herself.

“Trixie” She said into the mirror.

“You need to make a friend.” she stated to her reflection.

After she cleaned herself again she put on the cape, and hat Rarity gave her. 'She gave them to Trixie.' Trixie thought to herself, feeling strange about it. She also, looked at the beautiful dress that she had now. It looked like a dress that one would have made for The Grand Galloping Gala. She walked out of the inn, and began to go to the party. Only after about three steps, she noticed she had no idea where the party was. She went to the Library to ask Twilight. She arrived at the door, and knocked.

No answer. Trixie knocked again, still nothing.

“Trixie is not amused. Open the door Twilight!” Trixie said, with a growl.

Trixie waited, still nothing.

“Trixie is coming in Twilight.” Trixie said, now annoyed at the Princess. Trixie opened the door, only to find it was really dark. She stumbled a little, looking for a light.

“UHGG. Why does it have to be so dark?” Trixie asked herself.

Just then the lights came on and everyone, that Pinky invited to this party yelled.

“SURPRISE!!!!”  Trixie yelped, and almost fell over, at the sudden surprise, and the volume of it.

Twilight, Apple Jack, Pinky Pie, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, and a few ponies, Trixie didn't recognize were in front of her in a flash.

“So glad you could make it to the party, are you excited cuz I am excited..” Pinky was interrupted by herself seeing a chocolate fountain. She gasped, and ran off to stick her head into the fountain.

“Uh? “ Trixie asked, confused.

“Oh, that's just Pinky being.... well Pinky.” Twilight said simply.

Trixie looked conflicted at being at the party. She tapped a hoof on the floor.

“Trixie.” Twilight said, with a hoof on her shoulder.

“It's really good that you could come.” Twilight finished, with a smile. Trixie looked around at how many ponies were at the party.

“Trixie is surprised at how many ponies aren't yelling at her.” Trixie said only loud enough for Twilight to hear.

“Well why would they yell at you?” asked Twilight. Feeling that she may already know the answer.

“Because, of what Trixie did before.” Trixie said, with her ears pinned. Feeling a wash of guilt.

“Yeah it's all good.” said Rainbow Dash, she hovered down, and landed next to Apple Jack.

Trixie was back stepping by this turn of events. She had a confused, and conflicted look about her.

She didn't know what to say, or do. She felt a wash of different emotions, not knowing which to listen to.

“Trixie is...” Trixie couldn't finish speaking.

“Don't worry so much darling.” Rarity said, she added herself to the group. Trixie looked around, and couldn't think. She felt happiness, sadness, fear, pride, and confusion. She felt like if she couldn't decided on an emotion, she would explode.

“I forgive you.” Fluttershy said, in her normal timid voice. Now, Trixie was nervous. She didn't know how to react, to being forgiven by the ponies she hurt the most.

“Trixie are you okay?” The group of ponies asked simultaneously.Trixie just looked at them feeling her eyes water. She turned, and ran as fast as she could so no one would see if she cried.

“Trixie! Wait.” Twilight called after Trixie, running after her. Trixie ran, and ran until she was too tired to run any more. She was just outside of Ponyville. She decided to turn back, and go to the inn. When Twilight caught up to her.

“Trixie! Wait! Don't go.... Please.” pleaded Twilight out of breath. Trixie didn't look at her, she walked past Twilight, heading back to the inn.

“Trixie.” Twilight said, in a concerned voice.

“Trixie needs to lay down.” Trixie said, with a low, depressed tone. Twilight followed her, and tried to comfort her.

Trixie couldn't say anything. Her heart, and head awash with confusion, and conflict. Finally, after reaching the front doors to the inn, Trixie lifted her head, and looked at Twilight.

“Why?” Trixie asked Twilight, simply.

“What do you mean why?” Twilight not understanding the question.

“Why can they forgive Trixie so easily?” Trixie asked, her eyes watering a little.

“You made your apology, and they forgive you.” Twilight said, putting a hoof on the other mares shoulder.

“But Trixie did those awful things.” Trixie said, now feeling, and looking like she was going to cry.

“It's okay now. Do you want someone to talk to?” Twilight asked, now hoping that she would talk to her. Trixie nodded her head, and motioned Twilight to follow her. They went to Trixie's room at the inn. Trixie sat down, and looked at Twilight, as if waiting for her to start the conversation. Twilight motioned her to go first. Trixie looked away and began to speak.

“Trixie is confused... she.. I don't know, what to do now.” Trixie said, with a crack in her voice.

“I know, and you don't have to feel bad about it. When I came to Ponyville, I didn't want to even make friends.” Twilight said, not really knowing what to say to her.

“Trixie wants friends. But doesn't know how.” Trixie said, easing up a little, looking at Twilight.

“What do you mean, want to make friends. Apple Jack, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy, Pinky, and I, are your friends.” Twilight said, with sincerity.

“Do... do you really mean that?” Trixie asked surprised.

“Of course I do.” Twilight said, with a smile.

Trixie was crying, she reached out for Twilight. They embraced. Trixie sobbed slightly. Trixie felt a little more at ease with Twilight. Enough so, that Trixie decided to tell Twilight what was on Trixies mind for so long.

“Trixie has something to say. You wont judge Trixie for it will you ?” Trixie asked Twilight, she pulled away from the embrace. Twilight simply gave a nod, and sat down to listen to her words.

“You promise?” asked Trixie seriously.

“How about a Pinky promise.?” asked Twilight. Trixie looked at her, confused.

“What?” she asked.

“Cross my heart, and hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye.” Twilight said, doing the motions, and poking herself in the eye with her hoof.

“Pinky is really serious about a Pinky Promise. Braking a Promise is the fastest way to lose a friend.”

Pinky burst out form the end table Exclaiming, “FOREVER!” as she sunk back into the drawer.

“Wait?... How did she... never mind.” Trixie said with surprise.

“That's just Pinky.” Twilight said, holding her eye.

“Trixie, she..... I …. I ..” Trixie said, now blushing, and twirling her main with a hoof.

“I like you, Twilight Sparkle.” Trixie lowered her head, not knowing what Twilight would say to this.

“I like you to Trixie. Past all the boasting, and bragging.” Twilight said honestly.

“Trixie doesn't think you understand.” Trixie began, and cut herself off, not sure to tell her or not.

“What do you mean Trixie? Its okay, you don't have to hide your feelings from me.” she said, waiting for Trixie to finish.

“Well Trixie's favorite color is purple, and well....” Trixie said, almost avoiding the subject all together. As Twilight sat patiently. Trixie took a breath, and mustered her resolve.

“Trixie Likes You....” Trixie said, putting emphasis on liking Twilight.

“Wait... you don't mean?” Twilights eyes got wide.

“Yes, I do Twilight.” Trixie said, nodding her head with a smile.

Now, it was Twilight's turn, not know what to say. She blinked, shaking her head, to clear her mind.

“Trixie always has. I guess.” Trixie said, she blushed.

“Well..... I …. um.... but..... I ….” Twilight stammered. Now blushing. Trixie looked dejected at this, noticing that Twilight didn't seem to share her feelings.

“Trixie understands.” Trixie said lowering her head, and pining her ears. Feeling like someone was stabbing her heart with a hot fireplace poker. Trixie walked over to her bed, and laid her head down. Twilight hearing a small sob almost inaudible.

“It's alright if you don't feel the same.” Trixie said, muffled by the comforter on the bed.

Twilight not knowing what to say, or what to do. She decided to at least give Trixie a chance.

“Well... I like you but... I don't think I am ready for something like that.” Twilight said, trying to keep her new friend, and not hurt her feelings to much.

Trixie lifted her head, and looked at Twilight.

“Okay. Trixie imagined that you would say that.” Trixie said, still sad ,and still a little hurt, but less so now, that Twilight might come around to her feelings.

“Now, I think that you need some sleep. We have a lot to do tomorrow.” Twilight said, looking at the clock, it was twelve thirty in the morning. Trixie nodded, and opened the door for Twilight. Twilight stepped through the door, and looked at Trixie one more time. Trixie closed the door after Twilight left, and laid down feeling that she was free now, from a curse that had been looming over her. She fell asleep.

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Trixie dreamed about Twilight. A bright sunny day, the two of them frolicking, and playing. Then, laying in the grass, looking at each other, as Trixie gave Twilight a kiss. Trixie was blushing turning in her bed giggling.

“Trixie likes that Twilight.” she said, aloud from her dream.

Twilight was about to wake her. It was the early afternoon, and Trixie had slept in. After hearing that, Twilight blushed. She felt warm looking at Trixie smile as she slept. Twilight shook off her emotions for the time being. She shook Trixie to wake her.

Trixie opened her eyes, and smiled at Twilight, pulling her close, and kissing her on the lips. Twilight gasped, and pulled away, blushing, and panting. Trixies eyes got wide, jumping out of bed.

“Oh I … I'm sorry... I didn't mean to....” Trixie stammered.

“It's... It's okay Trixie.” Twilight said, with a blush, and a sudden warmth coursing through her.

“We have a lot to do.” said Twilight, opening the door of Trixies room, shaking off the odd feeling she had after the random kiss.

Trixie nodded, still embarrassed about randomly kissing Twilight.

The two walked into town, and went to the Library.

They began working on the next element of friendship.

Trixie listening intently, having romantic ideas about Twilight, and her. Shaking them off again, and again.

Now that Trixies secret about Twilight was out. She felt that it was easier to be around Ponyville.