"Am I Stupid?"

Dinky always thought she wasn't a normal filly.  Such a thought was what kept her going all the time.  She never liked the idea of her or her mother being normal.  Dinky wondered why some ponies believed that being normal was the best anypony could be.  Why did they think that?  Did they want everypony in this world to be exactly the same?  This question seemed to have only one answer: yes.  Disappointed with this, Dinky trotted to school by herself.  Her mother had been very busy with collecting and delivering mail lately, so Dinky had to walk herself to school.  The filly didn't mind; it gave her the opportunity to feel more adult.  Derpy didn't baby her in public, it was just that Dinky enjoyed moments by herself.  Said moments, though, she didn't find as enjoyable as spending time with Derpy, her cherished and beloved mother.

Dinky had left for school a little earlier today since Derpy couldn't fly her there.  The unicorn wished to fly, but since she had her magic with her, she didn't mind, even though it wasn't very skilled magic.  Dinky looked all around her, taking in Ponyville's pretty environment.  She levitated an apple off a tree and ate it, feeling like she had not had enough breakfast this morning.  Dinky never liked to overeat, so one apple was plenty to keep her stomach calm until lunch.

Dinky made it to school just in time to hear its bell ring, signaling the start of a new day.  Any latecomers hurried to find their desks and sat down in heavy pants.  Dinky couldn't help but chuckle because of this.  She was never tardy.  She was not going to brag, though, because she was a good filly.  Dinky slipped off her saddlebags and set them down next to her chair.  In the desk in front of her, Applebloom turned around and waved.  Dinky waved back.  She wondered if she should join the club Applebloom and her two best friends had.

Cheerilee entered the classroom from the office.  Greeting everypony, she began a lesson on the history of the Crystal Empire.  Dinky took notes and listened intently, like any good student would.  Next to her, Sweetie Belle did the same thing.  To Dinky's surprise, Sweetie Belle was using her magic to write down her notes.  Dinky smiled, deciding to congratulate Sweetie Belle during lunch.

Dinky faced the front of the classroom.  Today was going to be a great day.