Trixie's hopeful, new life.

Chapter 4. Trixie Tries.

The day started like the first, five AM Trixie waiting for the sun to rise.

This time Trixie was in The Golden Oaks Library. Twilight had suggested that Trixie stay at the Library so Trixie could study giving Trixie a few books to read. Twilight didn't really think that Trixie was serious about her feelings passing it off as a crush on her for being a Princess. Twilight herself had one on Celestia when she first became her student. Trixie was already sitting in the Foyer reading a book. Twilight noticed that it was not a book Twilight had asked Trixie to study.

“What book is that?” Twilight asked as she Stood behind Trixie.

Trixie jumped almost to the ceiling of the library with a scream.

“Oh.. No...Nothing Princess.” Trixie blushed and hid the book as fast as she could. The book wasn't one that was in the library. Trixie bought it in Canterlot's book store before they left for Ponyvile.

The title of the book was 'How to love, and be loved by your special some pony.'

Twilight didn't get a chance to see the book before Trixie hid it.

“Well it's really nice to see you up so early this morning.” Twilight recounting the morning Trixie slept in.

“Yes.... It... It is.. Good morning Princess Twilight.” Trixie said seeming to be in a good mood.

Trixie went to the temporary room that Twilight set up in the basement where Twilight usually had her scientific equipment set up. Trixie hid the book underneath the bed and gathered the books Twilight gave her to study. She hurried back up to Twilight.

“So.. Trixie. Sorry but today's lesson will have to wait.” Twilight told Trixie.

“Oh. Why?” Trixie actually disappointed not to be spending the day with Twilight.

“I just received a letter asking me to fill some royal duties today. I will be taking care of some things with Mayor Mare.” Twilight explained.

“Do I really have to go too Twilight?” Spike pleaded with Twilight to let him off.

“Yes Spike. Its hard for me to write and listen to twenty ponies at the same time.” Twilight seeming to make her point.

“Okay. What does Trixie do then?” Trixie hadn't thought of a day off or what she would do.

“Well Rarity told me she needed help today. Maybe you could fill in for me for Rarity?” Twilight coming up with the request as a test of Trixies new friendship lessons.

“Trixie will help. Only if she isn't mad at Trixie still?” The previous day still hadn't had time to sink into Trixies mind.

“I don't think so. Yesterday seemed to be the end of any quarrel between you two.” Twilight said thinking that Rarity would not have given Trixie a cape, hat, or for that matter the time of day before Trixie apologized.

“Then Trixie will help her if it is one of the lessons.” Trixie didn't really know how else to say it. Twilight nodded and left the library to complete her royal tasks. Spike following close behind with a quill and parchment.

Trixie went back down to the basement to retrieve her new hat, and cape. Trixie looked to the bed where the hidden book lay. Trixie pondered for a moment then walked away thinking that it would be best to leave it hidden. Trixie commenced her walk from the library to the Carousel Boutique.

Half way through town she found a bit. Trixie looked around not seeing the harm in picking up a stray bit. A little farther she saw a filly searching the ground. As Trixie drew closer she saw the filly with tears in her eyes.

“Excuse Trixie, but what's wrong?” Trixie asked the filly.

“Well you see my sister gave me a bit to go to sugar cube corner, and get us a couple of glazed doughnuts for lunch. But I lost it.” the filly really saddened by the loss of one bit.

“Look behind your ear little filly.” Trixie pulling out one of her favorite magic tricks.

The filly brushed a hoof behind her ear and the bit was resting behind her ear. The filly perked up immediately.

“How in all of Equestria did it get there?” The filly was perplexed but happy.

“Thank you.....” The filly trailed off when she finally looked up to Trixie

“Trixie??” The filly cocked her head.

“Yes?” Trixie was confused that a filly she never met knew her. Though it wasn't surprising she lived in Ponyvile no doubt.

“Well thanks anyway.” The filly said.

“Your very welcome. What is your name?” Trixie asked the filly not sure what reaction she would get but being nice nonetheless.

“Scootaloo.” The filly replied.

“Nice to meet you Scootaloo.” Trixie stated as she trotted off to get to Rarity's boutique.

Trixie felt like today would be the best day of her new life. Trixie arrived at the Carousel Boutique.

Trixie opened the door and entered seeing Rarity scrambling around.

“Twilight said you may need help from Trixie today.” Trixie said hoping to just get anything that was still between the two out of topic today.

“Oh Trixie yes I do need help. Could you be a dear and get the orange, and the off hue green fabrics off the shelf over there and stand on this?” Rarity pointed a hoof at a posing platform for dress fitting. Trixie did what was asked of her. Rarity began work on a new dress with Trixie as a living dress dummy.

“Oh while your here Trixie. Twilight told me about your feelings. What made you... well you know like her?” Rarity asked.

Trixie began to shake not knowing what to say to change the subject or even tell Rarity to mind her own business.

“Trixie feels that way.” Trixie saying simply hoping that would suffice for now.

“Well I guess I meant why, how, and when did you start liking her?” Rarity rephrased.

Trixie still shaking feeling trapped by the needles moving in, and out of the fabric on her body.

She felt if she didn't explain herself a little she would have the dress sewn into her body.

“Well.. Trixie felt that way when Twilight vanquished the Ursa minor.”

“And?” Rarity expecting more juice from the story telling magician.

“Twilight is the most amazing pony Trixie has ever met. Trixie also loves the color purple.” Trixie felling almost relived that she was getting some of this off her chest.

“Trixie feels that Twilight is the most infuriating pony.” Trixie said getting a confused look from Rarity.

“What do you mean infuriating?” Rarity didn't see how any pony could say they like some pony else if they see them as infuriating.

“Twilight is so smart, and so good at magic. Its like she was born to make Trixie look like a foal . It makes me so mad to think that I am less than half as good if not less than that to her.” Trixie was digressing.

“So you like her because she makes you mad?” Rarity was having a hard time grasping what Trixie was talking about.

“Well no Trixie likes her for being her. Twilight is so nice and has friends. She is really good at magic, not as bad as I made it out to be. She is more than that..” Trixie trailed off not sure what to say to make sense.

“Trixie feels pulled to her. Like magic deemed it meant to be.” Trixie said waving a hoof trying to make some sense of her emotions.

"Trixie doesn't know how to explain herself. Trixie never had any pony to talk to." Trixie said hanging her head low.

“Really? Is that so? So do you really like Twilight?” Rarity asked implying something to Trixie but Trixie didn't pick up on it.

“Twilight told Trixie to be more honest. So yes Trixie does.” Trixie now blushing.

Rarity gasped. Thinking that Trixie had picked up on the implied kind of like that a lover has.

“Does Twilight feel the same?” Rarity blushing at the idea of seeing Princess Twilight and Trixie together.

“No Trixie doesn't think so. Can you help?” Trixie being sincere.

Rarity not one to give up a challenge thought for a moment.

“Yes I will help as much as I can. First things first.... A makeover!” Rarity got excited.

“ But don't you need help with your shop first?” Trixie asked.

“To tell the truth... No I never needed help. I told Twilight that to talk to her more about you. All i said is that i would need help tomorrow. I never said what with.” Rarity said sheepishly. Trixie squinted a little.

“About... Me??” Trixie wondered about what they would talk about.

Rarity nodded and walked over to her sewing table.

“You see. Twilight may have some feelings for you as well.” Rarity told Trixie.

“So Trixie may have a chance?” Trixie was now blushing even deeper red.

Rarity nodded half halfheartedly not knowing Twilights real feelings.

“So how about that makeover?” Rarity asked Trixie.

Trixie nodded and they went to the spa to get pampered. After about half the day passed the two unicorns came out from the spa. Trixie now felt and looked like she wasn't as haggard as she had been for quite some time. Then Trixie left Raritys company to get ready for Twilight to return.

Trixie tried her dress on, it fit superbly. The dress outlined ever part of Trixie that Trixie felt was worth showing off. Trixie waited in the foyer pacing back and forth thinking about what to ask or say to Twilight. Twilight entered the library latter that afternoon. The sight of Trixie struck Twilight making the purple Princess blush.

“Trix... Trixie? Why are you dressed like that?” Twilight stumbled on her words.

“Trixie wanted to.. Well to try to show you how Trixie really felt about you Princess Twilight.” Trixie spoke with a slightly seductive tone as she walked to Twilight rocking her body back and forth the sway of her tail and main were almost enough to hypnotize any pony that had eyes.

“Trixie what are you doing?” Twilight asked shakily. Feeling warm enough to sweat.

“Trixie thinks that..Trixie wants... UG.. Will you be my special some-pony?” Trixie came out and asked.

“No!” Twilight rejected her flatly.

“But Trixie thought you had feelings for Trixie too, even a little.” Trixie couldn't believe it. Twilight flat out rejected her.

“I am your teacher, and a Princess its not right for me to have you of all ponies to be my special some-pony.” Twilight was right to shoot Trixie down even if Twilight loved her she couldn't have her as she was a student. Twilight didn't love her past a platonic love, or even some hint of mixed emotions.

Trixie feeling absolutely crushed by this began to tear up. Trixie threw down the box of sweats she had gotten for Twilight and ran out of the library door.

Trixie went to the park and sat down on a bench to cry.

Trixie cried for what must have been hours. When she looked up it was night the moon was rising and the stars blinking on one by one. Trixie didn't want to face Twilight just yet so she decided to go back to the Ponyvile inn and stay a night there. When she arrived she was greeted warmly by the innkeeper.

“Oh welcome back Trixie.” The innkeeper said with a chuckle.

“Can Trixie rent the room for another night?” Trixie asked trying not to show how rough she had it today.

“Sure can.” The innkeeper replied.

Trixie nodded and paid for the night. Slipping into her room for another lonely night.

Trixie woke with a cold sweat panting heavily. It was again five in the morning. Trixie didn't know how to even approach Twilight after what happened last night. Trixie immediately packed going to The Golden Oaks Library to retrieve her book. Trixie sneaking into the library early in the morning finding that the box of sweats was still on the floor. Trixie looked around a little but saw nothing else out of place. Trixie went down to the basement to get her book. Trixie found it right where she left it.

Twilight was asleep in her bed, Spike was snoring gently in a dream of his own.

Trixie went back up to the foyer and snatched up the box of sweats. She then saw a note on the table.

“Dear Trixie.

Please don't take it so hard. I do like you but not like that.

Sincerely Princess Twilight Sparkle.”

Trixie crumpled the note and threw it away. Feeling a little less hurt from the whole ordeal than she imagined. Trixie wrote a note of her own.

“Dear Twilight.

Sorry but I need a few days off. Going to goof off and not learn anything. Back in a few days.

P.S I never liked  you anyway Twilight Snarkle.

Trixie.”

Trixie lay the note where the one Twilight had hers. Then Trixie left the library on her way to the train station.