After the Traders Exchange closes a lone bat pony glides down towards Rainbow Falls in search of companionship. She finds a filly eager to learn why there must always be a princess at the Traders Exchange, a tale she is happy to share.

Created for the Equestria Daily Writer's Training Grounds #016: "Trade Ya!"

This story happens just before the ending of the episode Trade Ya.

Feel free to point any flaws; it's why I'm taking part in the Writer's Training Grounds, after all.