Fragile Soul: The Story of Softy Blue

Softy Blue’s fifth birthday party was under way. Softy Blue invited two friends who he had met one month prior. They are both unicorn fillies who had just started going to Softy Blue’s Day Care, Twilight Sparkle and Fruity Loop. Not only that, they were also going to be in the same Kindergarten class as Softy Blue when school starts next week.

“It’s time for Softy to open presents,” Twinkle Wish called out, “so come into the dining room, everypony.”

Everypony headed for the dining room and took a seat. But as Twinkle was about to grab the first gift, there was a knock on the door. So she went to see who it was. When she opened the door and saw who it was, she immediately froze. It was Princess Celestia.

“Hello!” said the princess. “I have something for your son, so may I come in?”

Twinkle Wish only nodded slowly and led Celestia to the dining room, still in shock over her presence. Once they got there, everypony gasped with surprise at the sight of Princess Celestia. Everypony except for the three soon-to-be kindergarteners, who were all wondering why Celestia was here.

A minute of silence passed before Twinkle Wish spoke.

“Uh...Princess Celestia has something for you, Softy.”

Softy Blue gasped with excitement then said, “What is it?”

Celestia giggled and said, “It can wait. I’ll give it to you after you open your other gifts, alright?”

Softy nodded. “Ok!”

With that, Twinkle Wish grabbed the first gift in her magic and set in front of Softy while she said, “This one’s from Twilight.” When Softy opened it, he saw it was a brown teddy bear. He gave it a big hug and named it ‘Fuzzy’.

The second gift was from Fruity Loop. As soon as it was set in front of him, Softy Blue opened the gift. It was an action figure of Zap from the Power Ponies TV show.

“Thanks, Fruity!” Softy Blue was joyed to be starting his collection of Power Ponies toys since it was his favorite TV show.

“You’re welcome, Blue!” Fruity Loop happily replied, knowing how much he loved the Power Ponies.

The third and final gift...well, besides Celestia...was from his parents. When he opened it, Softy Blue couldn’t believe what he was seeing.

“A JoyBoy?!” Softy Blue asked with excitement.

“Yep,” Starry Night confirmed, “and it comes with Capsule Creatures: Blue version.”

“Thank you, Mommy! Thank you, Daddy!” Softy Blue gave his parents a big hug.

“You’re welcome, Sweetie!” Twinkle Wish replied with a slight chuckle.

Just then, Celestia spoke up.

“I believe it is time for me to give you what I brought for you, Softy Blue. But before I do so…” She turned to Starry Night and Twinkle Wish, then continued to speak. “Have you explained to him the importance of his happiness?”

Both parents slowly shook their heads and said in unison, “Sorry, Princess!”

“It’s quite alright,” the princess replied with a light smile, “but now is as good a time as any to do so, don’t you think?”

So they did, but not without Softy Blue asking questions. They were mainly about the words that aren’t in his vocabulary. After all his questions were answered, Softy Blue understood the importance of his happiness.

With that, Princess Celestia used her magic to pull something out of her saddlebag and said, “This pendant will let you live like an average pony while keeping the good parts of being a Fragile Soul, such as being good at many things. I want you to promise me that you will never take it off.”

“Ok, Princess! I promise.” Softy Blue said as Celestia put the pendant around his neck. “Are you gonna stay for cake?”

“I would love to,” Celestia said, “but I have royal duties I must return to. I must go.”

With that, the princess left, and the party resumed as planned.