The Only Desire

I know that I'm talking way too much about my mother and what she used to say when I was a little filly, but everything she said gave me strength, motivation and always helped me in the hard times, and I feel like I should share all these thoughts. I had to make many important decisions in my life, and my mother always told me that my heart will always take the right decision; I only need to listen to what it says.

In that night, after I summarized everything related to Equestria, Earth, ponies, humans and societies, I was sure I need to make a change - to make this planet a better place for everybody. Even if my attempts sometimes fail or are just not enough, every little bit matters.

"I just wish somebody would be here... Somebody to whom I could tell everything and could help me with my... mission," I said while I lifted my head up and watched the stars.

When I was a filly, I used to wish upon stars. I loved to do that with my parents, and I would do anything to get all of those moments back. My life was so great and joyful back then that I can't even describe with my vocabulary. I still remember how my mom used to sing to me at certain nights, under the stars and Luna's bright moon. I think I also remember the lyrics she sang.

Joyful twinkles, hear my voice

All is bright, so let's rejoice!

Everything I've wished for

Is here, I won't ask for more.

My wishes, my desires,

All I needed and required,

Is already here, in my heart

And nothing can pick them apart!

Yes, it looks like I still remember a part of it. Her voice was so beautiful that I always wanted her to sing more and more. I'm not very good at singing myself, but if it's needed, I also sing.

So, as I've mentioned previously, I used to wish upon stars when I was a young filly. As the time passed, I started to think more about my destiny, and always wished to know it. But unfortunately, I never got to know it. I slowly started to lose my belief in the magic of the stars and didn't wish upon them anymore.

For some reason, this night was different. After so many years, I finally wished upon a star. I haven't wished to go back to Equestria, even though I really wanted to. Something inside me kept pushing me to let my voice be heard.

"I want to be the change I want to see in the humans. To make the world a better place. To replace sadness with laughter and happiness. To spread the powerful message of friendship, and all its elements - kindness, generosity, loyalty, honesty, laughter, and most importantly, its essence: magic. I want to do this. I wish, I pray, I hope." I said and in the moment when I wanted to go back to sleep, I saw a star sparkling very brightly, and falling down after a few seconds. "I hope I will always take the right decisions."

A few minutes later, I went back to sleep. Since I made my wish, I was finally free of many thoughts and be able to sleep.

On that night, I had my first dream involving Equestria, ponies, and my Equestrian mom. Although, this dream was way different than the ones I had before in both worlds. I didn't only see and hear what happened, but I also felt it, like it's real; like it's something between the real world and the world of dreams. A sort of portal.

"Hello, my sweet Desire!" My Equestrian mom called me with the echoic voice of a spirit. In my dreams, she always had her natural voice.

I was very terrified, yet I also felt like she is here to protect me, to help me walk my path. After a few seconds of silence, when only the sound of a wind could have been heard, I started to reply with a trembling voice: "Mom! Is that you?"

"Yes, it's me, and I'm so happy to see you again!" The voice replied.

"Where are you? I can't see you!" I said while I almost started to tear up. I wasn't sure if they are tears of joy or tears asking for help. I believe they were both.

I started to look around when she replied: "You will be unable to see me, but I see every little step you make, my child. I know your situation, your mission, and everything you want to realize in this foreign world. I'm here to help you and give you something that nobody and nopony ever had. I will gift you the power to transform yourself to your pony form and back, whenever you want. Being a unicorn again will give you access to many advantages."

"Really?" I asked surprisingly and really wanted to hug my mother at that moment. "Mom. I know you're in a better place now, but I want you to know that I will always love you, and I will never forget anything you told me, gave me or did for me. You are the best mother I could have ever asked for. Thank you for being by my side, even when I wasn't able to see, hear and feel your kindness and protectiveness! Thank you! Thank you!"

"Walk this path now, Desire. I know you will be able to change many people, give many impressions and make the world a better place. Whenever you want to transform yourself, you only need to make a wish. Just wish, and believe that it will happen," she replied and the winds started to slow down. "Goodbye, my everything!"

"Wait, mom! I have a question!" I shouted, in the hope of getting an answer from her.

"What is it, dearie?" She replied.

"What happened to Equestria after I was abducted? Were the princesses able to stop Abomineigh from getting power? What happened to my friends? I wish I could go back to Equestria, even for a while, just to check out on my friends."

I haven't even finished my sentence when a bright light appeared in front of me. I was very confused. I wasn't sure what's going to happen to me. Am I waking up? Am I being abducted to yet another universe? Why does my mom not respond to me? I had so many questions at that moment. I wasn't sure what to do. I tried backing from the light, but it slowly started surrounding me and approaching me. I closed my eyes and said: "Mom! I love you, and I trust you with anything you have planned!"

A few seconds later, the light reached me, and I started to levitate. I had a very weird, yet pleasant and calm feeling. I kept my eyes closed for a while. Moments later, I felt like there's a ground under me. I was too afraid to open my eyes. Is this the end of my dream? Were I sent somewhere else? Well, both happened. Something tickled my nose. I wasn't sure what it was, but I could have sworn that I've felt this smell before. It was very familiar.

I slowly started to open my eyes. I couldn't believe what I've seen in that moment. It was my house... from Equestria! I was both happy and concerned at that moment. Happy because Equestria is free again and I can meet with my old pony friends again, concerned because I didn't fulfill my mission yet. After going out from my house, I've seen Equestria in its original beauty and magic. In that moment, I completely forgot about Earth, and I felt the happiness of my life. But at the same time, I wasn't sure if this is real or I'm still dreaming. I hoped it was not only a dream.

I walked on the way while looking around. I've seen the beautiful trees, the stunning flowers decorating the green grass, the bright skies and the different kind of playful clouds. I couldn't believe that the same environment I've been part of many years ago could amaze me in such a big way. The mesmerizing song of the birds, the beautiful smile of the ponies walking on the streets and the adorable little animals behind the bushes made this magical moment an unforgettable one.

I was so happy that I hugged the first pony that crossed my path and told her: "You're an amazing pony, and I'm so happy you're in this beautiful world!" It was a bit awkward, knowing that the other ponies might think that I'm crazy, but I didn't care.

The next thing I had in my mind was that I need to find Twinkleshine and all my other best pony friends. I was trotting as fast as I could until I reached to Twinkleshine's house. I knocked at the door.

After Twinkleshine had opened the door, she was looking at me like I was a ghost. I've never seen her with such huge eyes.

"Hi, Twinkleshine! It's me, Desire. I'm back!" I said and smiled. The emotions started to gush out from me in a very sudden way. I couldn't withhold them any longer and I began to shed more tears of happiness while I ran into the arms of my friend and hugged her tightly. She didn't know how to react, but when I hugged her, she also started to cry and held me close while she said: "Desire! Oh, my old and best friend, Desire! I missed you so, so much!"

"I missed you too!" I said while I closed my eyes and hugged her more. "You won't believe what happened to me!" I said while I looked at her beautiful face. I still couldn't believe I can see her again.

"We all thought you have vanished forever when the ray hit you. I'm so happy you're alive!" She replied. "But how? What happened? How come you're back again?" She asked, and I was sure I need to tell her.

"Do you remember those myths about humans?"

"Yes, I do. Why do you ask?"

"Well, humans are not a myth. They are completely real. They have their own planet in another universe," I said while Twinkleshine looked a bit confused. "I know it's hard to understand, but I will explain you everything. When the ray hit me, I was teleported to the planet of the humans: the planet called Terra. I wasn't teleported as a pony, but as a newborn human baby."

"Woooooow!" She wondered. "That's unbelievable! What happened after that?"

"I didn't know anything about my origins. I was raised as a human, but I always had my cutie mark on my body. I didn't know what that was. Oh, and the myth about Bonnie Zacherle and Lauren Faust, the two women who interacted with Princess Celestia, is entirely true. There's a show called «My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic», created by Lauren Faust as the reboot of the original My Little Pony series made by Bonnie. I remembered about my origins when I watched the feature movie of My Little Pony. It was you, Lemon Hearts, Moon Dancer and Minuette who reminded me about Equestria and everything that connects me to it."

"I can't believe what have you went through!" She just stood and wondered about everything I've said.

I told her everything about my life there, my comparisons, the choice I had to make and my mission.

"I'm not sure what to do now. I honestly feel like I belong there, to make a change, but at the same time, I also want to stay here," I said and sighed. "I wish I could clone myself, at least."

When I said that, Pinkie Pie randomly pop out from a bush and said with a serious, yet funny voice: "Oh, trust me. You don't want that."

Twinkleshine and I looked at her and then at each other and started to giggle.

"Desire," she called my name a few seconds later. "You're my best friend forever, and even if you have to go, I understand you. I'm just happy you're alive and safe. This means more than anything for me. If you will go back to Terra, you will stay in my heart, always. I will never forget all those great times we've spent together. I'm glad I know you." She continued and hugged me tightly. I couldn't help but close my eyes and let my emotions flow.

"A quick question, Twinkleshine." I said.

"Yes?"

"How long was I gone?"

"About 18 weeks or so, I think."

"Oh, dear. There was way more on Terra. It's been 18 years!" I said, and Twinkleshine looked at me with a terrified look. "It's been a while since I lived on that planet," I contiuned, and I was more interested about Equestria in my absence. "I have told enough about what happened to me. Now, it's your turn to tell me what happened here, in Equestria after I've got teleported."

"Well, it was a great battle between the princesses and Abomineigh, but the princesses have managed to defeat her when Applejack, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy found the Mayhem Crystal. She was imprisoned back to the place where she belongs to, and the crystal was hidden by Princess Celestia in her castle."

"I'm so happy you're safe! I wish we could spend some more time together!" I said and looked a bit thoughtful.

Twinkleshine was thinking a bit, and then she spoke with a smiling face. "You know what? Let's do it! Spend some time here, in Ponyville! Relax, be with your old friends and be happy once again! You deserve it."

"I'm not sure about the time differences between Equestria and Terra. I mean, if 18 Equestrian weeks were equal to 18 years on Terra, it could be dangerous to make use of the time in this way. Although, I don't know what did my mother exactly do when she teleported me back here."

"I'm more than sure your mother gave you enough time to spend it with your friends here!" Twinkleshine tried to convince me, and she succeeded.

I've been spending five days with my friends: had picnics, parties and also went to the spa. I was so happy in those five days. I could finally think less about my struggles and enjoy life as it is. Everybody needs a break from all the stress they have day by day.

When the five days passed, it was the time to say goodbye.

"It was the best week of my life, seeing your faces again, spending time with you and knowing that you support me. Thank you all. I honestly want to stay more. I wish there were another way, but my duty is there, in another universe," I said to my friends. I couldn't stop crying in the meantime. Maybe it's me being too emotive, but each goodbye is a painful moment.

"Thank you too, for being here once again, even if for a little while," Lemon Hearts said, and they all came to me and gave me a friendly hug. "We will never forget you!"

"I will never forget you either. You are all carved in my heart. I love you all! Thank you for being my friends!" I said and embraced them all.

"I wish I could go back to the Earth, so I can do what I'm destined to." I made the wish and a large light appeared that looked similar to a portal. "Farewell, my friends! I will miss you!" I said and went back to the Earth.

On the Earth, it was day already. Surprinsigly, it was the same day as the one when my Equestrian mom teleported me to Equestria. I still hope it wasn't only a dream, and it was real. Actually, I know it was real. I can feel it on inside.

Either way, I was able to transform myself to a pony and back, so the meeting with my mother was real. I had my pony form when I went to my mom and greeted her. When she saw me, she was so surprised that she dropped the plate from her hands. She had no words.

"Now do you believe that I am a pony?" I said, but she couldn't say anything, so she only nodded. "Don't worry about the plate; I will fix it!" I said and giggled.

She ran to me and hugged me. I have never hugged a human as a pony, so it was quite an unusual experience, but I liked it.

I told my parents and best friends about my goals—everything I want to realize, and they decided supported me. From then on, I've started to run several campaigns related to kindness, satisfaction, and friendship. I've been traveling a lot, mostly on my own, but my friends also went to different places to spread the seeds of a better world. I was finally happy to have a goal. And do you know what happened? Once, when I had my pony form and walked on a street from New York, my cutie mark started glowing, so I knew I have finally found my destiny. The skein always symbolized the reset of the balance in a world where good feelings have been estranged or vanished completely. This world is called Planet Earth, and I'm happy I can continue my mission here.

If you ever see me somewhere, you should know that I'm very friendly, and I will only give you good bits of advice! My goal is to show the world that there's a better way; to show that things could be better; to show that friendship … is magic!

THE END.