Being Brave part II

CapriCore, or Cory as he like to be called, took a moment to look around his new room. It was spacious, richly textured, and above all, welcoming. He had just finished unpacking his clothes when at that moment his Mom trotted in.

"Cory Sweetie." Called Twilight. "Can you come into my room for a second?"

"Coming mom." CapriCore replied.

Twilight's room was a sight to behold. It was a menagerie of tapestries and banners (mostly with the insignia of Twilight's cutie mark). Surrounding the walls were shelves of books, donated by ponies from all over, including Celestia herself. There was a desk at the left window complete with parchment, quills and a jar of ink. On it was a lit candle as if the whole set was ready for someone to use.

"Would you like it if you wrote a letter to Princess Celestia?" Asked Twilight.

"Me?" asked Capricore with a stunned look.

"Sure. You've already improved greatly since we started and I think it would be great if the princess read something from you."

"Well, if it's to her I'm down for that."

"Excellent. The quill and ink is all yours."

Twilight trotted Capricore over to the lavender stool in front of the table. As he sat down and dipped his quill in the jar, he wondered on what to say, and what the princess would make of him. Of all the residents and all inhabitants of this world, Celestia seemed the most mysterious to him.

"Just write whatever comes into your mind." Said Twilight "And don't be afraid of making mistakes."

Capricore made a gentle nod and started to write away.

Dear Princess Celestia

Where do I begin? My name is Capricore, also known as Cory. As you may or may now know, I am the first, and so far only human residing in your glorious country of Equestria. But despite this fact, I am far from alone. In fact, not too long ago, I was the loneliest inhabitant I knew of in my life. But now, I have perhaps found myself the best friends anyone could ever ask for. Seven of them, out of a twist of fate, have become my new family,where each one has given me role to play, and a reason to keep on living. It is because of this I consider myself the happiest, and most fortunate individual on the face of the earth.

I am eager to meet you as you are to meet me.
Your humble subject
Capricore (Cory).

As he executed the last stroke on the parchement, he handed it over to Twilight for her to proofread.

"Wow." She said as she examined the writing. "This is a small but well written letter Cory. We'll edit this tomorrow and send it away."

Then she rolled the parchment up and gently set it on the desk.

"Oh, by the way." Twilight continued. "I'd like to give you something."

She trotted over to her dresser to which on top of it was a small box of a few royal accessories. She took what looked like a small locket covered with a patch of what looked like jean material. He knew it was from the tattered pants he wore when he first got here. Then she walked back to him and levitated the locket into his hands. Being the curious one, he opened it to reveal the drawing he intended to give to his parents.

"It's a reminder," Twilight stated "that you are special and unique no matter what others try to say."

Cory gazed at the locket as a pool of joyful tears began to fill his eyes.

"You are a talented, smart, and beautiful boy Cory. Don't you ever forget that." Twilight continued as tears started to fill her eyes as well.

"Well, as far as I know." Said Capricore "None of this could've been possible without you mom. You're the best miracle anyone could ever ask for."

"Cory." Said Twilight as she trotted over and placed her foreleg around her arm. "I was only helping and guiding you through what you needed assistance on. You were the real one behind all your recent events. It was you who took the initiative to tell of your problems and seek out support. Plus you were the one who decided to express your true talent in the most extraordinary way possible. In short Capricore, the miracle here is you."

It was at this point that both their cheeks were streaming with waterfalls of happy tears. Cory lunged forward and gave Twilight a big hug, to which Twilight did the same.

"I love you mom." Said Capricore softly

"I love you too son." Twilight replied affectionately.

After a minute or two of embrace, Capricore fell asleep in her caress. The Alicorn Princess placed him onto her back and trotted him back to his room. As she tucked him into bed and kissed him goodnight, she started to sing a lullaby.

Then she trotted away and walked out of the room, but not before taking one last glimpse at Capricore and making sure the light was out and the door was slightly open. She reminisced over what future awaited her son. What surprises will lie in store? What choices will he make? And what outcomes will they be? But she was not afraid, nor was Capricore. As rough as his past life used to be, the two of them knew it didn't matter any longer. He now had friends, he now had a family, he now had a reason to life.

"Goodnight Cory." She said softly. "My brave, little Cory."

END OF PART II