Scroll of Modesty Chapter 2: Cousins (Revamped)

“From what Twilight read the letter, everyone is surprised. That Pinkie Pie has an unknown cousin, who's moving into Ponyville and live with her. Knowing that they already met Maud Pie and knew about Pinkie’s other young siblings, they never expected that she might possibly have a cousin. While all were still surprised about the news, Rarity ask Pinkie Pie to break the silence.”

My My Pinkie Pie. We didn't know you have a cousin.

"Pinkie quickly replied." Oh yes! She lives in a super faraway place! As in outside Equestria! If I remember, it's somewhere at a place called Uhh. . . Milany? Uh no. . . . Mitanie? No what was it . . . Mivaline? “She knocks her noggin, trying to recall.” Oooh what was it again ? . . .

Wait. "Twilight awkwardly guesses her answer." P-Pinkie, you're not trying to say Mitaly aren't you?

Oh, that’s it! Mitaly! Good guess Twilight! “Pinkie giggled.” It’s a funny name for a city, don’t you girls think?

“Rarity's opens her mouth in shock at what Pinkie pie said." M-Mitaly?! D Mitaly?! D-darling are you saying that your cousin is from M-Mitaly?

Uhh duh, off-course she is. "Pinkie goes up to Rarity, closing her mouth." Lasted I checked, she has a house there that works just like Sugar Cube Corners and-

“Rarity then pulls Pinkie close to her face, and their noses touch.” YOU’VE BEEN THERE BEFORE?!

Again . . . Uhh duh, off-course I have. It was nothing special or anything there just a bunch of old broken-down castles everywhere.

You mean Ruins . . . "Twilight answered.” That's what they called their Pinkie.

That's what I said Twil-

No, I mean Ruins, you know . . . . What remains of Pony-made architecture, structures that were once complete, as time went by over thousands of years?

Hmm, I'm pretty sure someone's castle got broken down and doesn't have the time or money to fix it. "Pinkie said cluelessly." Talk about a bad investment over there am I right Rainbow? "She nudges her elbow at Rainbow dash." Ah? Ah? Am I right Rainbow? Or Am I righ-

Ugghhh!! we're losing topic here! "Rainbow dash shrugs off Pinkie Pie." What's so special about this Mitaly place Twilight?

Well, if you must know, Mitaly is known as one of the most ancient places in Equestria. Based on my small research about it, it’s where the first alicorns train themselves in battle during the time of shadows. It’s also the rarest place to visit due to its incredibly far distance from Equestria lands and-

"Rarity cuts into Twilight's conversation." It’s known for its magnificent qualities! Their food, The art, Its atmosphere, and Ah! Not to mention their en-genius designs of wardrobes! AHHH! "She spins around and leans over to Applejacks's back." It would be like a dream to even stay there for at least a day!

Uhh, I think that's enough day dreamin Rarity. "She pushes Rarity off her back." So what's yo cousin like Pinkie?

Well, we're the same age that's for sure Applejack. Oh! And my sisters use to tell me that she's just like me If I ever learn proper manners. I don't know what they mean by that? . . .

"Rainbow dash sarcastically comments." Right, And I'm sure she's just as unique as you or your sister Maud too. . .

"Twilight calls out to Rainbow dash." Rainbow! You weren't supposed to remind Pinkie about how we didn't get along with her relatives.

I know, it's just that whenever Pinkie introduces us to one of her relatives. They're either boring, rough, or have super pony abilities, or all three.

Don't be ridiculous Rainbow. "Twilight replied." I'm sure her cousin will be fine with us once we get to know her well, right Pinkie?

"Pinkie jumps in between them and replies." Yup! That's right. You girls don't need to worry about anything. After all, Pizzaniac is the kind of mare who gets along with everyone!

Uhh . . . . Pizza who now? "Applejack asked." Come again Sugarcube?

Oh, Pizzaniac is my cousin’s first name by the way. But her full name is Pizzaniac Peach Pie, and calling her by her full name makes my tongue twist. "Pinkie giggled." Soooo I always call her Pizza pie, because it's much easier. Don't you girls think so?

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Hmmm . .Uhh . . . "The ponies looked at Fluttershy and signals her to give a proper reply." I-I think it's a wonderful nickname Pinkie pie. I-I'm sure your cousin is a very nice pony too and we're all excited to meet her. . . .

Oh, I'm sure you all will! Aaaaaand, you'll be the first five friends she'll make when she steps into Ponyville! AHHH!!! "Pinkie smiled and skips around her friends." I'm so nervoucited!!

So how soon is your cousin will be here Pinkie darling? "Rarity asked."

Oh, about three days from now, but who's counting? "Gasp!" I do! Sorry girls, I gotta go and plan for my cousin's welcome to Ponyville party! "Pinkie swoops out of the castle in a flash, then she swoops back in after a second." Uh, you girls wouldn't mind if I skip this one for today?

Sure Pinkie I don't see why n-

Neat! Thanks Twilight! bye! "Pinkie swoops out of the castle again, just as fast as how she arrived earlier."

not . . . .

W-Well she sure is excited about her cousin’s move to ponyville.

This is Pinkie Pie we're talking about Fluttershy. "Rainbow dash replied as she closes the castle doors." Pinkie's always excited when it comes to new ponies.

Well, her cousin ain't new to her Rainbow. "Applejack replied while sweeping the floor." And besides, it sounds like she hasn't seen her for like a couple of years or so.

But still, aren't you girls worried about this for a minute?

Why would we ever be worried Rainbow darling? "Rarity picks up the curtains she made, placing them in a pile." It's not like things would change if Pinkie's cousin comes to live in Ponyville.

Rarity's right Rainbow. "Said Twilight." We'll just have to make a good impression and get to know her cousin better. This time, we won't let anything happen between them, like how it ended up with her sister Maud Pie.

Uhhhhhh . . . . "They all recall and felt guilty about the incident that day."

Alright! Let's get these curtains done and we'll have the castle ready for Pinkie's cousin's arrival. Chop chop girls.

Right! "The ponies agree with Twilight and resume back to cleaning up the castle for their special new visitor."

Arrival day

"The ponies are already at the train station, sitting on the bench as Pinkie Pie skips around in excitement. She couldn't control herself. Knowing in a couple of minutes, she'll be reuniting with her long distant cousin."

AHHHH!! I- Can’t- Believe- It! The day is finally here girls, today's the day Pizza and I will live together! Oh! We’re gonna have such a great time!

Pinkie . . .

We're gonna play board games all the time! And going strolling around the park all the time!!

Pinkie . . .

We're gonna have a family pie picnic, but just the two of us!!

Pinkie . . .

And what's best of all is that we can get to do those things every day! Because she's staying in Ponyville! Forever and ever and ever and ever an-

Pinkie Pie! Will you stay still?! "Twilight caught Pinkie Pie in her magic bubble." We can't see your cousin when you're moving around so much.

Sorry, Twilight but I'm super excited to meet my cousin again. Also moving around is the only way she would notice I'm in the station, waiting for her! ”She bounces off and rolls around like a hamster in its ball."

Just let her run loose Twilight. "Rainbow dash chills on the bench, wearing her sunglasses." No use in calming her down. "she then pulls them down and looks at Twilight." She's been excited since this morning.

"Sigh" . . . Well I guess it can't be helped then, we might as well wait for her to stop. "Twilight takes her seat and reads a book."

"Rarity calls out to Pinkie." Oh, Pinkie darling. If I may ask, what is your cousin like before you met her?

Oh, this I gotta hear. "Rainbow Dash closes in, eager to listen to what Pinkie Pie might say." I bet she's one of those "Defy reality kind of pony" or whatnot.

Shush! Don't mind Rainbow there Pinkie. So what is she like to you?

I don't mind at all. Uh, let's see . . . I remember Pizza is one elegant filly. Always on her best behavior, Always greets visitors and, always has her mane tied. Huh? I guess that's what my sisters meant by we're the same if I got manners.

I can't imagine you being like that Sugarcube . . . "Applejack tries to picture Pinkie pie with manners." Nope, couldn't see it still.

Well me neither! "Pinkie giggled." So anyway, She lives with her Papa name Pasta. He's my uncle by the way and a brother-in-law to my Dad! Like I said last time. Just like Sugar Cube Corners, she lives in her restaurant, they call it a Pizza parlor. Pretty weird if you think about it. Oh! As for the name . . . hmmmmm . . . . Let's see . . . . . What is it called again? "Pinkie knocks her noggin." Oh! It’s called Cheesy Round Caters.

A Pizza parlor called: Cheesy? Round? Really?

Shush Rainbow! Let Pinkie tell us more about her cousin. Ehem, continue darling. . .

I know it's a silly name for a restaurant Rainbow. But it was always busy there and she always helps her Papa every day.

Oh, that sounds tiring Pinkie . . . "Fluttershy said while carrying her fruit basket." B-But what about her Mother? does she help too?

About that . . . . . M-My aunt . . . . I-I mean . . . Her Mother . . . Well . . She was gone when cousin was still a young foal.

Oh, I-I'm sorry I asked . . . .

No, It’s ok Fluttershy. "Pinkie feels sad as her ears drop." They don't seem to topic about my aunt when we visited. . . maybe because they don't want cousin to be sad . . . .

I feel her Sugarcube, neither do I. "Applejack walks up to Pinkie." Granny Smith keeps a lay-low on the topic of how my parents died. Honestly, I wouldn't mind not remembering it. Only the good memories they had with us are all that matter. And I'm sure yo cousin does the same with her Mama too . . .

I hope so Applejack . . . . But still, we had a wonderful time when I visited her years ago. But now that she's coming to live with me in Ponyvile . . . .I-I don't know if she's still the same ol Pizza pie I know. . .

"Then Rainbow sarcastically comments." Yeah, after what you told us about your cousin was like. I'm pretty sure after all these years she’s now into the whole elegant and fashion stuff like Rarity over here.

“Rarity heard Rainbow dash and walks up to her.” Oh really Darling? Is there something you wish to tell me Rainbow dash?

Hey, I’m just saying since Pinkie Pie didn't see her cousin for a long time. Obviously, she changed into one of those Non-fun elegant ponies.

Oh? Sounds to me, you make it sound like it's a bad thing.

I wouldn't say that it's a bad thing, I’m just not comfortable dealing with elegant ponies.

Well. I don't know darling. Looks to me like it's more than just not putting up with any elegant ponies. I think you're also referring to me as well.

Woah! Just take it easy Rare's. Chill down . . . I didn't mean it like th-

No, Now that I think about it. I can tell you've been holding down a grudge against me whenever I ask you a favor to wear my works for me.

Well yeah! It's only because it takes you forever, to decide if your outfits are good enough, when I could be practicing flying for the Wonder-bolts recruitment!

You can't rush perfection Rainbow. Besides you're flying practice, is just nothing more than just you zooming around the place, messing up the clouds along the way!!

Hey! That still counts as practice!

How is making cloud angels count as practice?!

"The two mares then headbutts one another, as both of them were getting each other's nerves."

Hey! Break it up will ya! “Applejack breaks in and pushes them apart.” We can’t be all fightin like this, especially when Pinkie's cousins' gonna be here soon. So quit it!

Tell that to Rarity over here, She's overreacting about my honest opinion.

Well, that's some level of honesty you got there darling!

Girls stop fighting! "Twilight barges in." You can't be showing attitudes like this in public, especially on Pinkie's special day!

Hey, At least, I'm not the one who's being all paranoid over some opinion!

“Gasp” I am not being paranoid over such little things!!

Well, you are right now!

“As the ponies are in an argument, the train appears from the distance and heads close to the station. Fluttershy notices and goes in to tell her friends.”

U-Umm. . . Girls the train is here. Y-You can all stop fighting now, please . . .

I most certainly am not!

G-Girls please . . .

Are too!

Am not!

“The train finally arrives at the station and slowly stops. But the ponies are too distracted by their argument, and poor Fluttershy desperately tries to get their attention.”

G-Girls the trains’ here . . .

Twilight, do something to make them stop. “Applejack said as she tries to push Rarity and Rainbow dash apart.”

Alright! I'm going to say this one last time to stop and- . . . H-Hey! Are you two even listening to me?! UHHGGG!!

“While Rarity and Rainbow dash are still at it, Twilight and Applejack get behind them and pulls them apart. Pinkie Pie still rolls around inside the bubble without noticing the train arrived. Irritated, Fluttershy had no choice but to cover her ears and scream.”

I SAID ENOUGH!! “Fluttershy's voice echoes all over the station. Being heard by everyone, including her friends. They finally stopped fighting and notices the train.”

“The magic bubble pops, and Pinkie drops to the ground. She also notices the train just arrived. She gasps as she points at it.” She's here! She's Here! "She quickly ran towards the train, while the rest follows her."

"Twilight flies passes Fluttershy." Fluttershy, why didn't you tell us the train is already here?

But you we're . . . You see I was calling you girls. . . . You can't hear and . . . so I screamed and. . . . Nevermind . . .

“As they got closer, the train door opens, and steam comes out, fogging the station. The ponies cough from the smoke, as Pinkie looks at the ponies who are getting out of the train." Cousin! Cousin Pizza!! are you here!? "She looked and looked but no sign of her cousin. As the last ponies exit the train, she peeks inside and sees that the whole train is empty." C-Cousin? . . . .

. . . . . . .

"The ponies felt bad for Pinkie, seeing her sitting outside the train door. Even more when they are distracted from their argument earlier. They look at each other, setting aside their issues."

Pinkie are you ok? . . . . "Twilight calls to Pinkie." Maybe she's on a different train. . . Let's head back to the castle and get you something to eat first. We'll come back here as soon as we're full.

Ok . . . . "Pinkie's ears drops down and turned back to her friends. The ponies felt bad and walked haft way towards her. As Pinkie goes up to them, suddenly someone grabs her shoulder. Pinkie looked behind and saw,a mare with a cheesy yellowish mane with a peach-colored coat, and a cutie mark much like hers. Like looking at a mirror, she can't believe her eyes, the mare standing right in front of her is." Co-Cousin?

Hey cousin Pinkie.

. . . . .

I'm here now just as promised. .

. . . . . . .

O-Oh! S-Sorry, it took so long to get here. I got to let go of a few things an-

“Pinkie couldn't hold back her tears, she smiles at her cousin and gives her a big hug.” Y-You're finally here . . . . I missed you so much cousin Pizza . .

I missed you too Pinkie . . .

And by the way . . . .

Yeah? . . .

You came just in time. . .

Good to hear . . . .

“The ponies stand and witness a touching reunion between cousins. As they did, Rainbow dash notices something.”

Uh, girls. is it just me or does Pinkie's cousin look exactly like he-

“Applejack stops Rainbow dash from saying anything else.” Just let them have their moment for now.

"A reunion of two cousins living apart for years finally meet once again."

~ End of chapter 2

Author's Note

In this chapter, there were talks about Mitaly The hometown of Pinkie Pie's cousin. Mitaly is actually my Equestria version of Italy (No surprise really).

I put a lot of mystery into that place just as much as the Everfree forest. Also there, her cousin lives with her father Pasta in a Pizza Parlor. Sound pretty darn familiar right? (off-course you know the reference).

The tricky part of writing this chapter is when Rarity and Rainbow dash is in an argument. Which is rare for those two to fight compared to just Rarity and Applejack. I like to make the conflict good enough for everyone to read.