Matured Silver

A month had gone by ever since the concert that ensured Silver Spoon would be getting a friend. She only spent time with Sweetie Belle for a while, but soon came the fateful day where Apple Bloom and Scootaloo would determine whether Silver Spoon had changed for the better. The four huddled around by the school, all with smiles on their faces, but Silver Spoon recognized that she was a bit nervous inside, despite her facial expression.

"So you've become cooler?" asked Scootaloo.

"I have, and it's the best decision I've ever made in my life," replied Silver Spoon with confidence.

"Do you agree, Sweetie Belle?"

"Yep," said Sweetie Belle. "She's become so nice. In fact, ever since we've become friends, her grades have all turned into A grades and she's even making progress in making friends with Twist."

"That's amazing," shouted Apple Bloom. "Y'all got anything else you wanna add?"

"She's spent some time with Rarity a few times."

"Her cat is quite cute," added Silver Spoon. "Opal was her name, right?"

"Yeah. I'm surprised she didn't scratch at you like she does with other visitors." The four all laughed for a bit, especially as Apple Bloom and Scootaloo had experiences with Rarity's cat. "Anyways, is it okay if Silver Spoon becomes our friend?"

Apple Bloom placed her hoof on her muzzle and thought about it for a few seconds. "Hmm, okay. We've seen the new Silver Spoon, and she's good with us."

"Maybe she can help us get our cutie marks," interrupted Scootaloo excitedly.

"Well if you ever need advice, I'd be glad to help," replied Silver Spoon. "I think I have an idea of what you're special talents are anyways."

"How so?"

"Remember the talent show at the beginning of the school year?"

"How could we forget?" Scootaloo cringed ever so slightly, remembering the embarrassing act she and her friends performed in front of an entire crowd. "Weird costumes and stage props falling on us is something you don't forget easily."

"Well, I'll tell you what I noticed. Scootaloo, you're best at scooter tricks. Apple Bloom, you're best at construction. Sweetie Belle, you're best at singing. That's what I've noticed in the time I've known the three of you."

"Construction," said Apple Bloom, her curiosity piqued. "That sounds like it could be fun. I'll be sure to give it a try and see what happens."

"Well don't get discouraged if it doesn't go right the first time. Practice makes perfect, as they say."

"True. Say, how about we all head on over to Sugarcube Corner. We could use something tasty."

"I'm totally for that," said Scootaloo. "Are you two in?" Sweetie Belle and Silver Spoon nodded their heads. "Let's go."

The four trotted together towards Sugarcube Corner, and the selected destination caused Silver Spoon to recall the events that led her to where she is now. It was at that very shop her new life truly began. Back then, she didn't have any friends and she thought she'd never have a friend. Now though, just a month later, she was heading back to that sweet shop, this time with three fillies who deserve the marks of true friends. Not only did she recognize that they forgave her, she also noticed that unlike Diamond Tiara, the Cutie Mark Crusaders cared about her, let her give advice, and filled her with a feeling she never experienced with Diamond, the feeling of friendship.

"This day began like any other," Silver Spoon muttered to herself. "Now, it's going to end like no other, and I couldn't be any happier."

"I know what you mean," said Sweetie Belle. "One more thing. I got letters from Vinyl Scratch and Fleetfoot, and they both thanked us for changing their lives for the better."

"That's great to hear. I'm glad we've helped them."

"Me too. I bet the newspapers will have something interesting to say for once. Maybe an article titled "Matured Silver", or something like that."

"Well then, there's only one way to find out, my friends."

The four fillies entered Sugarcube Corner, all with smiles on their faces, excited for the new adventures they would embark on and whether Silver Spoon was right in determining their special talents. The first outing with their new friend, getting a nice scoop of chocolate ice cream.

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The End