A story from the Waterverse

Apple Bloom has been disconsolate for days on end. Her mind has been stretched to its limits in her efforts to come up with new ideas for discovering her Cutie Mark. No matter how hard she tries, no matter what she does, the Mark simply will not appear.
Apple Bloom knows the value of a Cutie Mark full well. It’s the symbol of one’s purpose, the proof that one’s life has meaning. It’s a symbol of accomplishment, potential, and that –no matter what- a Pony belongs in this world.
So what if one’s Cutie Mark never comes?