Scroll of Modesty Chapter 3 : Just like her (Revamped)

Oh, cousin! I'm so glad you’re finally here!

It’s good to finally be here Pinkie . . Now would you mind letting me g-

I've been waiting like forever to see you again! Do you feel the same? Do yah?

Not a day passes by, that wouldn't feel the same about it, an-

I knew it! I knew it! Now that you're here, you're going to have The Best Stay EVER!

Uh, Pinkie . . . "Applejack walks up at the Pie cousins." Didn't mean to get in your way on your reunion but uh, I think your cousin could use a little air.

Little air? Oh! "Without noticing, Pinkie is squishing her cousin too tight. She immediately lets go of Pizza." Whoops sorry about that cousin.

It's ok . . . I remember you hug me that tight when we first met.

Oh yeah, I did, did I?

Uh, huh . . . I guess from now on I should get used to being hugged by you. "The two Pie cousin laughs while the rest of the ponies look at them."

"Rainbow dash swoops in at the Pie cousins." Ok then, now that's out of the way. Uh Pinkie, aren't you gonna introduce us to your cousin?

Oh right, "Pinkie giggled." Where are my manners? Cousin Pizza, these are my Best friends in Ponyville! Best friends in Ponyville meet my Best Pie cousin from Mitaly!

Hello! "The Ponies greeted Pizza pie and Pizza pie did the same."

H-Hello there. . . . "Pizza leans at her cousin." Pinkie. Are these your friends cousin Marble and cousin Lime are talking about?

Yup, they sure are! This is Rainbow Dash, she's one of the fastest pegasi around! No pony could ever beat her in a race, she's also a member of the Wonderboltz, and Oh! Oh! She can also perform awesome tricks and even the amazing, spectacular, famous sonic Rainboom!

Yup, that's me. Nice to meet you Pizza pie! And hey, if you wanna do something cool or awesome stuff, then I'm your mare for the job.

Oh neat, "Pizza pie hoof bumps at Rainbow dash." I'll look forward to it.

"Applejack rolled her eyes." Oh, brother . . .

This is Applejack. She lives in Sweet Apple Acres where the apple trees can be seen for miles and miles grown there! We sometimes helped her out bucking all the apples and making apple cider and selling them like hotcakes! She’s also the most honest and reliable pony in Equestria! And to that, you can say that she's an apple to the core.

"Applejack tips her hat." Please to meet ya Pizza pie. Hope you stopped by at the barn to get a taste of some of my granny Smith's sweet apple pie. I guarantee you'll love it.

I'll take you up on your offer. "Pizza pie smiles and shakes hooves." And nice to meet you Applejack.

"Pinkie pulls in Fluttershy after she sees her slowly hiding behind the luggage." This shy mare here is Fluttershy. She has all sorts of animals in her own little oasis at home. She talks to them and takes good care of them! And sometimes ponies start to call her the critter whisperer behind her back. "Pinkie giggled."

Wa-Wait, they do? . . . . P-Pinkie, w-why didn't you say anythin- "Pinkie pushes Fluttershy facing Pizza pie." Oh! Uh . . . . U-Um hello, It's nice to meet you Pizza pie . . . And welcome to Ponyville. . . .

Hi there Fluttershy. Well, I got a pet too, but I only have one, who's been with me forever. Her name is colours. "She grabs her pouch and looks inside for her pet." Colours, come out and say hi to everyone.

"From the pouch, outcomes a little chameleon crawling its way to Pizza's mane, staring ponies with its ditzy eyes."

OH! You brought Colours with you too?! That's super fantastic! Looks like Gummy here's gonna have a new little playmate. "Pinkie reaches in her mane and pulls out Gummy, noming on it."

Awwww . . . Hello little one, you look soo cute. I-I barely seen anypony who has a chameleon pet before. . .

Well, she's cute all right, but sometimes she's a bit of a clutz. "Colours falls off from Pizza's mane and into the ground. She bumps into Gummy who is just staring at her point-blank." She's also quite a hoof-full to handle.

Oh, I see . . . I-If you want, you can take Colours at my cottage to play with the other animals. I guarantee she'll makes some new friends there. If it's alright with you I mean . . . .

Sure, sounds fun! Right Colours? "Colours just stared at gummy, eyes looking in different directions." I think that's a yes.

Um . . . If I may Fluttershy dear.

Oh, of course . . . "Fluttershy moves aside carrying Colours." Excuse me Pizza pie but, may I borrow Colours for a while? . . . .

Sure thing Fluttershy. Colours be good ok?

"Colours looks at Pizza pie as she's carried away by Fluttershy." Now let's get you something to eat . . . you must be starving . . .

"Rarity walks up to Pizza pie." Ehem, Hello, my name is Rarity. I too am Pinkie Pie's best friend. Now, you may not know but I do run a-

Fashion boutiques here in Ponyville, Canterlot, and Manehatten? Contain only the on-the-top styles of gowns and dresses designed by you truly.

Uhhh . . . . ."Rarity is left speechless and surprised." T-that's indeed true, but H-how did you know I run a boutique? or even three of them?

Oh! Oh! "Pinkie bounces in their conversation." Oh-oh! Let me guess . . . it's a hunch? right cousin?

"Pizza nods and replied." Well, I heard it from your sisters back on the rock farm, some ponies in the train reading this pamphlet, "Pizza pie pulls out a pamphlet of Rarity's boutique from her pouch." and Photofinish told me.

P-P-Photofinish told you? Y-You know Photofinish?

Well yeah, she's one of my personal photographers in Mitaly. Also one of my closest friends there.

C-Closest friend, you say d-darling?

She is. since we were kids. She moves in with her family in Mitaly a few days after Cousin Pinkie pie's visit. She took photography classes till she gained her cutiemark. She and I met when we worked together on some projects.

A-And what is your occupation on that project may I ask? . . . .

Oh nothing major really, just a model and a spokes-mare to my Papa's restaurant. Why'd you ask?

Look! see! "Pinkie shoves a magazine at Rarity's face, with pictures of Pizza pie on the cover." it just so happens this also comes with the letter from before. Luckily Mrs. Cake gave it to me as soon as I got home!

Oh, nothing, I was just curious that's all . . . "Rarity notices something familiar from one of Pizza pie's pictures in the magazine." A-Are you w-wearing my designs darling?

Ah, that's right I did. Photofinish recommends wearing some of your designs during some shots. A lot of ponies like the dresses you made, they even assume that we're close and making dresses for me in those shots. So in short you got a fanbase back home.

FA-FA-FANBASE?! . . . Oh, I-I see. I'm sorry dear, but if you all excuse me just for a moment . . . ."Rarity turns around, she takes a few steps and fainted."

. . . .

Uhhh . . . . Is she always like that?

"Rainbowdash swooped in to check on Rarity." Most likely when It comes to meeting a high-class pony, but she's fine.

Me high-class? "Pizza chuckled." No I'm not, aside from where I'm born. I'm just like anypony else. . ."As Pizza pie turns back to her cousin, she notices Twilight standing behind Pinkie pie." Hey . . . You're Princess Twilight Sparkle am I right?

"Twilight teleports in front of Pizza pie as she introduces herself." The one and only. And as one of Pinkie pies' dearest friends let me just say it is an honor to have you staying in Ponyville.

Aww shucks. . . . "She bows to Twilight." I'm no special pony to be welcomed by a Princess like you.

O-Oh, no need to bow Pizza. "Twilight lift Pizza's hoof up." And of course you are. After all, we are your cousin's best friends. It's our duty to make a first good impression of ourselves. . . ."Twilight leans behind Pizza pie and sees her friends. Fluttershy petting colours, Applejack fanning Rarity with her hat, and Rainbow dash pulls over a cloud and dumbs Rain on the both of them." Uhh . . . . P-Plus Pinkie Pie here even throw you a party on your arrival.

Twilight's right cousin. "Pinkie leaps over Twilight and lands between them." We made you the biggest welcome party ever!! Taking place right here, at The Biiiig Castle! "Pinkie grabs her cousin's head and points her in the tree castles' direction. A beam of light flashes down on it, shining across Ponyville with all its harmonious glory."

"As the ponies reached the castle, Spike greets them at the entrance. Pinkie pie drags her cousin inside giving her a tour of the castle, while the rest follows them."

Here is the main hall,

Over here is the art gallery.

Hallways,

The Library,

Hallways,

The Kitchen,

More hallways,

Twilight's Book storage,

Hallways with art glasses!

"As the ponies keep following behind Pinkie and Pizza pie, Rainbowdash is getting impatient." Uhhgg. . . How much longer is this tour?! We've been walking for hours!

Actually we've been walking for ten minutes, and you're flying. "Twilight replied sarcasticly." So stop complaining Rainbow, have a little patience just for today.

WHATEVER! J-Just tell Pinkie pie to get on with the par-

And over here is the best part of the castle. "Pinkie shows Pizza pie the big door leading to the last room. She opens it and everyone steps in." The Friendship table!

"The room is decorated with balloons, confetties, streamers, and a banner that says "Welcome cousin Pizza pie" with a drawn picture of herself. Pizza pie is surprised and happy to see it."

So, cousin, do you like it? Do ya? Do ya? Do ya? "She smiles at her cousin while her friends are behind her."

This . . . This is Perfect! Thank you so much cousin!! "Pizza pie hugs her cousin tight." You made me feel really welcome here.

I'm sooo glad you feel that way! I prepared it just how I use to throw you a party back at your home!

That's right you did cousin! And I'll this cherish moment just like before.

I bet you do. And now that were all here. "Pinkie hops on top of the friendship table." Are you ponies ready to party rock?!

Yeah!!

Good! Let's get this party started! "Pinkie pulls out her party cannon and fires it all over the room."

"The ponies partied at the tree castle. Everyone is laughing, playing, and dancing together. Hours passed, and the ponies sits in a circle facing a glowing lava lamp in the middle. Pinkie pie shares her adventures with her friends to Pizza pie."

And then everyone in Equestria showed up on top of the hill, all ready to face Tirek, Queen Chrysalis, and little miss whatsherface-

"Twilight face-hoofed and corrects Pinkie." For the last time Pinkie it's cozzy glow, COZZY GLOW.

Right, right. So anyway, everyone was there. We joined in too. It was a tough fight but we gave it our best. It didn't take longer than five minutes, we won! We took all the stolen magic, and give it back to everyone and we all lived happily ever after. The end.

. . . . .

Uhh . . . "Applejack leans over to Rarity." Did it really take five minutes?

At this point darling, I can't be bothered to question it.

Right. . . .

"Pizza pie applauded at her cousin's see stories." Wow, that's amazing cousin! I never knew you helped save Equestria countless times! So what happened to them?

Oh, they were turned to stone, and just so those meanies will never bother anyone again.

Oh . . . . Uhhhh . . . .

You can see them somewhere at the center of Ponyville, serving as the new wishing well!

Yeah, a wishing well . . . . really? "Rainbow dash looks at Twilight." You could've handed them over to Princess Celestia or locked them in Tartarus or something like that?

I know it's silly Rainbow, but trust me, having them placed in plain sight is more certain that they are watched 24/7. "Twilight grabs her telescope and flies to the window. She takes a look at the statues using the telescope, she sees ponies passing by and throwing bits at the pond surrounding it." Besides I've done the math, All these villains are on the loose in the first place because there's little supervision if they are placed somewhere isolated.

That's a mighty valid point Twilight. "Said Applejack." Sometimes the best way to keep an eye on danger is placing them in harm's way.

That seems like a risky move to me. Why not just get guards to keep an eye on them?

Oh please Rainbow dash. "Rarity sips on her tea." I thought you were all about taking risks? why the concern all of a sudden?

I know you're still mad at me from earlier Rarity.

What ever do you mean darling?

Whatever, but still. Hello?! "Rainbow dash points out the window." Those three out there are one of the biggest threats in Equestria aside from discord.

Discord Who? "Pizza pie asked."

Oh, he's that one guy who has a head of a pony and mixed parts for a body. You can't miss him. He really lived up to his name as the Spirit of chaos.

Chaos you say? . . .

Yes, Pizza pie. But he's not all bad. . . . "Fluttershy joins in the conversation." N-Not like before I mean . . . . he's been such a help to us and quite a sweetheart. . .

"Applejack chuckled." My bad sugarcube but, Uhh . . . are you sure we're talkin about the same Discord Fluttershy? . . . Cause he sure has a funny way of being helpful.

Applejack it's true. These past few days, he hasn't used his magic to trick ponies. He really proved himself to be a fine citizen of Ponyville.

Welp, so long as you're around to lecture him. "Applejack grabs a cup of cider off the table and drinks." Best to keep remindin ya.

I-I guess . . . Say, why not I let you meet Discord Pizza? It'd be nice if the two of you know each other an-

No!!

. . . . . . . .

Uhh. . . I-I mean . . . I'd like to meet this Discord guy. But my focus today is to spend time with my cousin. "Pizza pie grabs Pinkie pie holding her shoulder." We got some catching up to do after all.

Yup, that's right! I even made a list for us to do! "Pinkie pie pulls out a list and unravels it. The end rolls to the ground and exits the room."

Oh ok then . . . Some other time I guess. . .

Neat. Uh . . . excuse me, but I gotta go to the little mares room. . . . "Pizza pie stood up and heads out of the room, she looked at both sides of the hallway confused." Uh . . . where is it exactly?

Oh! oh! "Pinkie pie hops towards her cousin." I'll show you where it is cousin. Sorry girls we'll be back in just a minute. "Pinkie leads the way while Pizza pie follows behind her."

"As soon as the two Pie cousins left the room, the other ponies look at each other, they felt odd about what happened earlier."

"Rainbow dash breaks the silence." What was that all about?

What do you mean? "Twilight asked."

She just went full 1 80 on Fluttershy's offer to meet Discord. Not that it's a surprise or anything that no one wants to meet him.. "Rainbow dash turn to Fluttershy." No offense I mean.

N-None taken Rainbow. . . . .

I'm sure it was nothing Rainbow. Just take a sit and let's wait for them.

"Pinkie and Pizza pie are heading their way to the bathroom." How could I forget to show the bathrooms in my castle tour? it's not like it's that important to know where it is, especially right now. Come to think of it, I don't think ponies ever mention any bathrooms at a tour, and funny that this castle is made of a crystal tree that turned into a castle because Twilight's old tree house burned down an-

. . . . . No . . . It couldn't be . . . here? Of all the places to be, why in Ponyville. . . . "Pizza pie is lost in thoughts while she follows Pinkie."

Cousin? Cousin Pizza pie? "Pinkie waves her hoofs close to Pizza pie's face." Ponyville to cousin, come in cousin.

Huh?! huh?! "Pizza pie snaps back and looks at Pinkie." S-Sorry . . . I wasn't paying attention. . .

Well, we're here. "Pinkie points at the bathroom door." Now, don't take long ok cousin? we gotta get back to the girls and share more stories.

Sure thing Pinkie. . .

"A few minutes passed and the Pie cousins return to their friends who were waiting for them."

Sorry, it took so long girls. "Pinkie pie sat down and drops some cookies on the table." I had to grab something in the kitchen for us to munch on. "Pinkie Giggled." Hope you don't mind Twilight?

It's alright Pinkie, just help yourselves.

"The ponies each grab a piece and went back to their seats."

So what did we miss? "Pizza pie asked."

"Twilight lowers her book and replied." Nothing much, Just chatting about how close you and Pinkie are.

Why wouldn't we? I've been waiting to see Pinkie again ever since. She's one fun cousin to be with. "Pizza looks at Pinkie and smiles, Pinkie smiles back with her teeth covered in cookie mush."

Well, I agree with ya Pizza. "Applejack hands a napkin to Pinkie pie." It was fun having Pinkie here for a cousin.

Oh, Really? So is Pinkie pie your cousin too Applejack?

Uhh. . . not to the point that it's true, it was a small misunderstanding. Long story short, One of Granny Smith's folks misread the family tree, so technically we aint from the same branch of the apple tree. . . .

Oh, that's too bad though. I can imagine what would the family name be?

"They all stand together and yelled." The Apple Pie Family! JINX!! "They all laughed including Applejack and Pizza pie."

Ehem. . . Soo uhh, Pizza darling. I've been meaning to ask you. What made you decide to move to Ponyville in the first place?

Well Rarity, it’s a long story too. But in short, it was a promise I made to cousin Pinkie back then. A promise I kept until the day we meet again.

How sweet of you determine to keep such a promise to darling Pinkie. May I ask what that promise was dear?

Well, You're looking at it.

Oh, uhhh well that's uh . . .

. . . . .

"Rainbow dash flies in close to Pizza pie, confused." Uhhh . . . I don't see it.

. . . . .

It's me. How I look like is my promise to her.

Uh, what? "Applejack replied." Your promise is.

By looking just like her? "Rainbow dash scratches her head." You serious?

Yes, pretty serious.

. . . . "The ponies went silent, trying to come up with a proper response to Pizza pie."

Sigh . . . . Don't pretend you don't notice it. I can tell from your faces earlier, that you were confused when I step out of the train looking exactly like Pinkie pie.

. . . .

Well, I notice it. "Rainbow dash bluntly replied, then get elbowed by Applejack." WHAT?

Hmmmm. . . . "Pinkie rubs her chin." I do remember you promise me that. But what I don't remember is if it was a Pinkie promise . . .

It was a pinkie promise. It was right after you head home. In fact, it was our first pinkie promise.

Ah! That's right! How could I forget the very first pinkie promise?! "Pinkie closes in Pizza's face." Come to think of it, you do look different than we last met. . .

"Rainbow dash face-hoofed." You just notice it now?!

I don't just look different, I feel different too. So uh-

"Pinkie pie hugs her cousin tight." Oh cousin, you're still sweet as ever! You haven't changed a bit! Well except for the part you look like me now but not as pink.

Really Pinkie? How come you haven't realized it earlier?

Well Twilight, I was so happy to see my cousin so much, that it didn't cross my mind that she gave herself a huge make over!

. . . . .

As expected from Pinkie pie. "Rarity replied." This isn't the first time she's been this clueless.

I can tell Rarity. "Pizza pie giggled." And with that, I guess you can say that "I am my own Pinkie pie.

Wow! That's one way to think about it. "The Pie cousin laughs and hoof bumps together." But still, I can't believe you actually did. Even our cutiemarks are similar! "Pinkie closes in her flank next to Pizza's, comparing their cutiemarks." It's like you're my reflection come to life!

Uh . . . Yeah, reflection right. "Pizza awkwardly smiles at Pinkie."

"The ponies look at each other, thinking the same question. They all nodded and looks at Pizza pie. They pushed Applejack in, letting her be the one to ask the question."

So, uhh . . . sugarcube, can I call you that?

Sure it's fine by me Applejack.

Uhh, Me and the girls were wondering how you and Pinkie pie met. I-I mean we just knew from it from her letter that you were coming to Ponyville. And Not that I'm bein nosey between cousins, but just out of curiosity.

Yeah, and what made you think looking like Pinkie could make a good promise to her?

Rainbow!! "Twilight calls out to Rainbow dash." That's not part of the question we-

No, she's right. You all deserve a proper explanation about all this. It's no use in ignoring it. . . .

Oh, Darling. It's fine if you're not ready to tell us. We'll just leave that aside-

No, you're my cousins’ friends so it's only fair for you girls to know the past me. . . . the old me. . .

. . . .

"The ponies gathered together as Pizza pie sits in the center, all eager to listen to her story.

It all started when I was a little filly . . .

10 years ago.

I was a different pony. I acted different, sound different, and even my mane was different. I live with Papa at our small Pizza parlor. Every day it was all work, work, work. Papa is a type of pony who's so busy, that he doesn’t spend time with his only child. Mama died when I was three, I couldn't remember what happen or if I was there when it happen. We only have a picture of her at our small altar where we offer food. Papa told me that Mama always fixes my mane whenever it gets messy, she even grooms it constantly to keep it neat and pretty. Papa helped too, it was one of the few times we spent together as a family.

Since then, Papa felt so sad, he drowns all his focus at his restaurant. And what he wants from me is to be an elegant pony just like Mama was. Polite, Reliable, and, never complain. I don't know why, but if it's the only way to make Papa proud of me, I did it anyway. Even if it means giving up to be myself.

So every day during work, Papa lectures me on running the restaurant, being sophisticated, and having fine taste in dining. I listen to every word Papa says without any comments. I applied all my learnings and became the pony that he always wants me to be. I wasn't comfortable with what I turned into, but seeing my Papa smile again was all that matters.

From that, I completely put aside my needs, hobbies, and my own happiness. I even gave up on finding my cutie mark. My only focus was helping Papa and nothing else. I don't have many friends, so I have all the time to work around at the restaurant. Not soon after, Papa applied me to an agency where I would start promoting our restaurant by modeling.

I appear on some covers in Mitaly and became one of its top models. In short, I help to make our restaurant the talk of the town. Customers are flowing in, almost on a daily basis. Because of that, we spend a lot of time making the orders as a family. I finally did it, I made my Papa proud of me. From then on, I never expected anything else anymore. Until one day everything changed.

"Pizzaniac and her Papa are cataloging the ingredients until someone is knocking on the door." Pizzaniac dear, could you please get the door? I remember I changed the open sign to closed. They must've not noticed it.

Yes, Papa. "She stood up from the table and goes to the door. She opens the door without looking at who it is." I'm sorry, but the restaurant is closed today. Please come back tomorrow and- "As she looked up, it was an old gentle colt standing, and behind him were three fillies. The old colt walks up to her and responds."

Hello, there little one. Is Mr. Pasta home?

"Pizzaniac backs up and replied." Uhh . . . I'm sorry but Papa's busy and-

Pizzaniac, what is taking you so long to get- "Pasta drops the ingredients on the floor, surprised at who's at the door." Igneous . . . . Igneous is that you?

Pasta! "Igneous walks up to Pasta and gave him a big hug." It's been so long.

Indeed it has Igneous. How are you? Your last visit was at our wedding with Mia, though we don't talk much until the reception, it's good to see you, brother.

It's good to see you too. I'm sorry I haven't visited much, Mitaly is quite a far place to go just on a train ride.

I understand brother, but still, you manage to visit anyway. "The Colts laugh and hug once more." So what brings you here to Mitaly?

Other than missing my brother-in-law? Well, I got enough bits from my mining work to bring my little daughters anywhere. So I thought why not use this opportunity to go visit Mitaly and see their long distant uncle?

Oh, Igneous you haven't changed one bit. Always hardworking and kind. "He turns his head to the three fillies, leans down, and looked at them." So this must be your daughters.

"The three fillies walks up to their uncle Pasta."

That's right. These are my sweet angels. Let me introduce them to you, Pasta, this here is.

Lime Stone Pie,

Hello, Uncle!

Marble Pie,

Mmmhmm . . .

And Pinkie Pie,

Hiiyaahh Uncle Pasta!

"The three fillies smiled at their uncle with cheer." We're so nice to meet you uncle!

"Pasta smiled back and pats one of the fillies." Igneous, you sure have such joyful children. They're so polite and adorable too.

Of course, I do. I raised them well. I still do have one more daughter, but she's away on her rock studies and couldn't join us.

Oh is that so, that's amazing to hear. Well brother, I too raise a lovely daughter as well. Pizzaniac could you step up front, please?

Yes, Papa. "She walks up to her uncle and cousins." Ehem . . . Hello Uncle, Hello cousins. My name is Pizzaniac peach pie and it's nice to meet you all. "She gracefully bows to them, showing off her elegance and manners."

I introduce myself to them as politely as I can. I was so nervous, trying to not make a bad impression to my relatives. It was all so sudden too, never met or even heard of them before. When I looked up, one of my cousins smiled at me. It was the pink filly. Her smile is so bright, she gives out that colorful vibe around her. She probably has the freedom she wanted to feel this happy. This is the first time I met a filly like her.

This is the time when I first met cousin Pinkie pie.

~ End of chapter 3

Author's Note

Some say, Imitation is a form of flattery, but in Pizza's case it's a promise to the one filly who changes her life in one visit. Pinkie is the sole reflection of her happiness right before losing a loved one. In this chapter, Pizza tells her new friends in ponyville of how she met her cousin and the promised they made.