Diamond Gold

Chapters

Apology and Accident
New Colt in School
Boys
Let's Find Hope
New Adventures
Camping
River Rafting
Return
Mother
Asking For Forgiveness
Spell Attempt
Waiting For Hope
Possible Solution
Decision
Back to a Filly
Alternate Ending: Staying as a Colt
Epilogue
Alternate Epilogue

Apology and Accident

Diamond Tiara looked out of the window of her bedroom. It was a rather beautiful sunrise. It seemed like a perfect day to go outside to have some fun. Only, she couldn’t. She had to apologize to Twilight for exploiting her attention to all of the other foals in school. The Cutie Mark Crusaders have already done so, but now she has to do it, too.

“Are you ready to go, Diamond?” her father asked.

“Yes,” she sighed.

Seeing the sun shine above her, Diamond Tiara ran out of her mansion and trotted to Twilight’s tree house.

This better be quick cause I want to go hang out with Silver Spoon, she thought.

As she continued walking, she came across the Cutie Mark Crusaders, who were now rock climbing, apparently trying to get their cutie marks.

“Losers,” Diamond Tiara muttered to herself under her breath.

She soon saw Silver Spoon playing with Snips and Snails.

Seriously, Diamond Tiara thought. Why them?

She then came toward Twilight’s home and saw Derpy delivering mail to her. After the mailmare left, Diamond Tiara walked to the tree house and knocked on the door.

“Come in,” said Twilight inside.

Diamond Tiara opened the door.

“Diamond, what are you doing here?” Twilight asked with an annoyed tone. “This better not involve anymore foals coming to see me.”

“No,” Diamond Tiara responded. “I came here to apologize. I shouldn’t have brought all of those foals to your place. You were just, like, awesome. I thought everypony else would like you because you are a princess.”

“I understand,” Twilight responded calmly as Spike walked inside the main hall with a load of books.

“Hey, Twilight,” he said. “I got your spell books.”

“Whoa, Spike,” Twilight responded. “You shouldn’t carry all those books at once.”

Twilight used her horn to remove the books from Spike’s grip.

“Let me just place them right th—” Twilight began.

As Twilight dropped her books to the ground, she forgot that Diamond Tiara was still there.

“Umpm!” Diamond Tiara grunted as the books landed on her.

“Uh, Twilight,” Spike said worriedly. He pointed at where the books landed.

“Oh my gosh,” Twilight said in shock. She panicked and moved the books out of the way using her horn.

Spike ran to Diamond Tiara, who was now at a daze, and helped her up onto her hooves.

“You okay, Diamond?” Spike asked.

“I guess,” she responded. “I just feel a bit dizzy. Can I go home now?”

“Of course, but maybe I should help you by sending you back home via teleportation,” Twilight said.

“Wait, what if this doesn’t work?” Diamond Tiara asked. “What if I disappear into nothing?”

“Don’t worry,” said Twilight. “I tested it out on objects and used it on Spike when I had to get him to places. It’s worked every time. Just hold still and you’ll be back home in no time.”

“Wait, I—” Diamond Tiara began. But it was too late. Twilight shot the spell at Diamond Tiara and then she disappeared.

“Twilight, are you sure that was okay?” Spike asked.

“Don’t worry Spike,” Twilight responded. “It works every time. Besides, you have school to attend to tomorrow. I want you to branch out more.”

“I know,” he said. “I can’t wait to make some new friends.”

* * * *

A few moments later, Diamond woke up right outside of her mansion. She walked inside and felt a bit pale. Filthy Rich walked up to her daughter, looking rather concerned.

“So, how’d it go?” he asked.

“It went well,” Diamond Tiara responded. “Twilight took it rather lightly.”

“You okay?” he asked.

“Yes,” Diamond Tiara responded. “Just need to get to a bathroom.”

Diamond Tiara ran to the bathroom and threw up. After throwing up and flushing the toilet, she looked at the mirror, still looking pale.

“Ugh, what’s wrong with me?” she asked herself.

All of a sudden, Diamond Tiara felt something happen to her eyes. Her eyelashes began to fall off, one by one.

“What the—” she began. “What’s happening to my eyes?”

As she kept pondering about what was happening to her, her head began to suffer excruciating amounts of pain.

“AAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!” Diamond Tiara screamed. “MY HEAD REALLY HURTS!!”

“Are you okay, Diamond?” Filthy Rich asked downstairs.

“NO!” Diamond Tiara screamed. “MY HEAD REALLY HURTS!”

“I’m coming!” Filthy Rich responded.

Diamond Tiara then saw that her muzzle began to stretch a couple of inches. Her mane and tail began to shrink. Chunks of them also fell off of her until they looked like the shapes and sizes that a colt usually has.

“My mane and tail,” she said in a rather boyish voice. Upon hearing her voice, she covered her mouth with her hooves. “Wait, what? Why do I sound like a boy?!”

After her mane and tail shrunk a few more inches, all of the pain completely stopped. Diamond Tiara looked at the mirror and saw not a filly, but a colt with pink fur, a purple and white striped mane and tail. She touched the mirror to see what happened to her was true. The colt in the mirror did the same thing. She—or really, he—was now a colt.

“No, I’m a colt,” Diamond Tiara sobbed. He looked at the mirror one more time and began bawling afterwards.

Filthy Rich bucked the door down and ran to his daughter—or rather, his son. He saw chunk’s of Diamond Tiara’s mane and tail on the ground.

“Diamond, what happened?” Filthy Rich asked.

“Don’t look at me, Daddy,” he responded. “I’m not Diamond anymore.”

“Of course you are sweetie,” Filthy Rich said. “You’re always my prince—”.

Diamond Tiara revealed his face.

“Oh, sweet Celestia!” his father shouted. “Diamond, you’re a—”

“Colt,” Diamond Tiara interrupted and began sobbing. “I just turned into a boy. But I don’t want to be one. Please don’t disown me!”

“Diamond, why would I ever disown you?” Filthy Rich asked. “I don’t care whether you’re a boy or a girl. You’ll always be my sweetie.”

Diamond Tiara let out a few more tears and then hugged his father.

“Oh, Daddy,” he responded. “Thanks. I love you.”

“I love you too, sweetie,” Filthy Rich said. “Now let’s go see Twilight and see if she can fix this.”

The two of them walked out of the mansion and headed to Golden Oak Library.

* * * *

Once Diamond Tiara and his father arrived, they explained everything to Twilight.

“I don’t understand, Filthy—” Twilight began. “I mean, Rich. I was just trying to send your daughter home because she got dizzy after I accidentally dropped some spell books on her and I just wanted her to be safe. I’m so sorry.”

Twilight Sparkle looked at the ground in disbelief.

“I don’t know if there’s a spell that can reverse this,” she continued. “I sorry, but until I can find one or a cure, Diamond Tiara is now your son.”

“Well this is just great,” Diamond Tiara sighed.

Diamond Tiara walked outside to get some fresh air.

“I’ll do everything I can to find either an antidote or a spell that can fix all of this,” Twilight assured Filthy Rich.

“Thank you so much, Twilight,” Filthy Rich responded.

He then walked out of the library and toward his son.

“Everything’s going to be all right sweetie,” he said. “Twilight’s working on a cure.”

“Oh thanks, Daddy,” Diamond Tiara responded. “I’m going to thank her right now.”

Diamond Tiara went inside and did so. Within a few moments, he was back outside a bit happier.

“I know everything’s going to be fine,” Diamond Tiara said. “But until I change back, I don’t think Diamond Tiara suits me for a name.”

“Then what does, Diamond?” Filthy Rich asked.

“Diamond Gold,” he responded.

New Colt in School

The next morning, Diamond Gold woke and got ready for school. He seemed rather sad.

“Everypony’s gonna laugh at me,” he said.

“No they’re not,” Filthy Rich said. “Miss Cheerilee knows.”

“WHAT?!”

“It’s okay, Diamond. If anyone makes fun of you, she’ll be there to protect you sweetie. Now go out there with a smile.”

“Yes, Daddy.”

Diamond Gold walked to school and saw other fillies and colts playing in the playground outside of the schoolhouse. The second he got to the playground, the other foals stared at him. Some of the foals smirked, while others looked at him in shock. Apple Bloom looked at her nemesis in confusion.

“Did Diamond Tiara just get a makeover?” she asked herself.

Diamond Gold walked to Silver Spoon, who looked at her best friend in shock.

“Hey, Silver Spoon,” Diamond Gold said.

“W-what happened to you?” Silver Spoon stuttered. “Your voice is so masculine and you look like a…a….a…”

“A boy,” Diamond Gold answered. “Twilight accidentally turned me into one yesterday.”

“Wait what? But how?”

“I had to apologize for exploiting her popularity to all of the other foals at school. As I apologized, Spike gave some books to Twilight, but she accidentally dropped the books on me, and then teleported me back to my house.”

“Wait, did the teleporting spell do it?”

“I don’t know.”

“I think that might have been the case. Maybe it was a botched spell.”

The bell rang and Miss Cheerilee walked outside of the schoolhouse.

“Okay class, time for school,” she said.

The colts and fillies ran into the classroom and took their seats.

“Now, before we begin, I have two announcements,” Cheerilee announced. “We have a new student joining us today.”

Spike walked inside.

“Wait, Spike?” Apple Bloom questioned.

“Yes,” Cheerilee confirmed. “He is now a student in Ponyville Elementary.”

“I’m so glad that I can be like everypony else,” Spike said. “I hope to make some more friends.”

Other colts and fillies were murmuring about some stuff. Spike then sat down next to Diamond Gold and Silver Spoon. He heard the other students talking about Diamond Gold’s appearance.

“And now,” Cheerilee resumed. “I’d like to tell you all that Diamond Tiara had a little bit of an accident involving Twilight Sparkle. She was hit by a spell and was turned into a colt.” She pointed to Diamond Gold. “Therefore, that colt that you’re all whispering about is actually Diamond Tiara.” The other students gasped, except for Spike and Silver Spoon. “I do not want any of you making fun of his misfortune. You got it?”

“Yes, Miss Cheerilee,” the entire class responded, except for Diamond Gold.

“According to his father, Filthy Rich, he’s feeling very depressed and calls himself Diamond Gold,” Cheerilee continued. “Now I’ve said this once and I’ll say it again: do not make fun of him. Do I make myself clear?”

“Yes, Miss Cheerilee,” the entire class, except for Diamond Gold, responded.

“Good,” Cheerilee said. “Now, let’s begin class.”

* * * *

When the recess bell rang, everyone walked outside. Spike walked up to Diamond Gold and Silver Spoon to see what was going on.

“So what are you going to do?” Silver Spoon asked her friend.

“Nothing,” Diamond Gold said. “All I can do is wait, I guess.”

“Hey man, you’re still my best friend no matter what.”

“Always.”

They did their secret hoofshake.

“Bump! Bump! Sugar-lump rump!” they both chanted.

“Hey guys,” Spike said. “Is everything alright?”

“Of course,” Diamond Gold responded.

Spike looked a bit confused. Normally, they would yap at him, just like they do to everypony else. But the two of them seemed rather happy.

“How are things holding up?” Spike asked.

“Not good,” Diamond Gold responded. “I’m still trying to get over the fact that I’m now a colt.”

“Don’t worry,” Spike said. “Twilight is working on a spell to change you back.”

“So, what do you want to do now?” Silver Spoon asked.

“I guess just talk,” Diamond Gold responded.

All of a sudden, the Cutie Mark Crusaders walked over to the conversation between Diamond Gold, Silver Spoon, and Spike. Diamond Gold looked at them with a flat face.

“What do you blank flanks want?” he asked.

“We just wanted ta know what’s goin’ on,” Apple Bloom responded.

“Well it’s none of your business,” Silver Spoon scowled.

“We’re just concerned,” Sweetie Belle continued.

“Well this is only between me and Diamond,” Silver Spoon responded.

“Fine,” Apple Bloom said.

The trio left feeling disgusted that they were turned down. Spike felt a bit annoyed with what Diamond Gold and Silver Spoon just said to them. But, nevertheless, he quickly got over it and the three of them resumed their conversation.

“Is there anything I can do for you?” Spike asked.

“Not really,” Diamond Gold responded. “Right now, all I can do is just wait. I mean, there’s nothing I can do right at the moment to fix this.”

“I understand,” Spike said. “Anyway, I should probably get going. The bell’s going to ring in about two minutes and I need to be prepared for the next period.”

“All right then,” Diamond Gold said.

“See you back in class,” Silver Spoon said.

With that said, Spike walked back to the classroom as Diamond Gold and Silver Spoon continued talking.

“So, what now?” Silver Spoon began.

“Want to hang out at my place after school?” Diamond Gold asked.

“Okay,” Silver Spoon responded.

* * * *

After school ended for the day, Diamond Gold and Silver Spoon walked to Diamond Gold’s mansion and hung out for the afternoon.

“So, Diamond Gold,” Silver Spoon said as soon as they arrived. “What do you want to do tonight?”

“Watch some TV,” Diamond Gold responded. “I don’t know what else to do.”

“We can always play dress-up,” Silver Spoon suggested.

“I don’t know about that. Based on the state that I am, I don’t know that it’ll work.”

“Oh come on. Didn’t you say that you’re just a boy in the outside earlier?”

“You know what, you’re right. After all, my cutie mark is a tiara anyway.”

“Uh, Diamond. You might want to check your flank.”

Diamond Gold looked at his flank and saw that his cutie mark was, indeed, gone.

“Wait, what happened to my cutie mark?!” he shouted in shock. But then, he realized that now he was a colt, it wouldn’t fit for him. “I guess that makes sense.”

Silver Spoon put on a calico dress while Diamond Gold, who put out the thought of his cutie mark being gone, put on a pink one.

“What do you think?” Silver Spoon asked.

“I don’t know,” Diamond Gold responded. “I just don’t know if others would appreciate it.”

“Why’s that?”

“Because I’m not a girl anymore, I’m a boy now.”

“I know it feels hard. But try not to dwell on it. I’m sure Twilight will be able to change you back.”

“I guess. How about we watch some TV to put my mind off of this?”

“Okay.”

The two of them went to the living room, where they watched the movie “Daring Do’s Battle Against the Thieving Gold Digger”. While watching the movie, Diamond Gold thought about himself. He wondered about how long he would have to be what he is now and whether or not he would ever change back. As he thought about this, Silver Spoon nudged him.

“Are you okay?” Silver Spoon asked.

“Uh, yes,” Diamond Gold responded. “I just needed to take a deep breath.”

“Oh, okay,” Silver Spoon responded. “If you need any help, I’ll always be there for you.”

“Oh, thanks, Silver Spoon,” Diamond Gold said. He cried a bit and hugged his best friend, who smiled.

“It’s all going to be okay,” Silver Spoon said.

The two of them resumed watching and for the rest of the movie, both foals were silent. After the movie, Silver Spoon got up and packed her saddlebags.

“Well Diamond, I’ve got to go,” Silver Spoon said. “My parents will be wondering where I am if I’m not back by seven.”

“Okay, Silver,” Diamond Gold said.

Silver Spoon removed her dress and then walked out of the mansion and back to her house. Diamond Gold just looked at himself, unsure of what to do next. So, he removed his dress, walked into the kitchen, had some dinner, and then quietly went to bed. While lying in bed, he kept on thinking about what Silver Spoon said to him when they played dress-up.

“Am I really becoming a boy?” he asked himself.

Boys

As Diamond Gold walked to school the next morning, he saw others staring at him. He ignored them, knowing that they’d probably poke fun at him if he tried to tell them off. Though he could hear them saying things like “Is that Diamond Tiara?” and “Why does she look like a boy?” As he got to school, he saw Snips and Snails playing hoofball with Rumble, Pipsqueak, and Spike. Rumble and Pipsqueak started staring at Diamond Gold in confusion as soon as he passed by them. Spike, however, looked rather concerned and walked up to Diamond Gold.

“You okay?” Spike asked.

“Not really,” Diamond Gold responded.

“Is there anything you want to talk about?”

“Not really.”

“It’s okay, you can tell me. I won’t laugh.”

“I played dress up with Silver Spoon yesterday. I put on a dress.”

“Hey, it doesn’t matter what gender you are. You be what you want to be. I’m sure that it won’t last long. Trust me.”

“I know. I just don’t know if I can play dress up anymore.”

“And why’s that?”

“Because of my appearance. I’m a boy now. Boys don’t usually play dress up.”

“I know Twilight will fix this as soon as possible.”

“How? My transformation involved her teleportation spell.”

“I know it sounds hard, but Twilight’s trying. I went through many similar situations and she helped me get through them.”

Diamond Gold smiled.

“You know what?” he responded. “That makes me feel a bit better, Spike. You’re right. I need to show some confidence.”

“I know you can make it through.”

“Thanks, Spike.”

“Anytime.”

Diamond Gold and Spike went to class and it soon began its session. As class ran, several of the foals stared at Diamond Gold. Rumble, Pipsqueak, Featherweight, Snips, Snails, and Shady Daze were left confused of Diamond Gold’s appearance. Once class was over, Diamond Gold, Silver Spoon, and Spike walked to the playground and went on the swing sets.

“So, how are you feeling?” Silver Spoon asked Diamond Gold curiously.

“A little better,” he responded. “Just trying to let the stress go.”

“I understand,” Spike said.

“You still feeling stressed out about what we did last night?” Silver Spoon asked.

“A little bit,” Diamond Gold responded. “I just don’t know if that really fits me for the current state that I’m in right now. I just don’t know if I should be doing that now that I’m a boy.”

“What do you mean by that?” Silver Spoon replied.

“Well, guys just don’t usually do that?” Diamond Gold responded. “Now that I’m a boy, I just don’t think that it’s right to do that.”

“Hey, I don’t judge you,” Spike said. “A lot of colts might make fun of those that do that. But I don’t judge you in anyway; and your secret is safe with us. Maybe I can also help. Until Twilight can find away to change back, I can teach you how to be a boy.”

“Oh thanks, Spike,” Diamond Tiara responded. He got off the swing and hugged Spike.

“Anytime, Diamond Gold,” Spike replied.

The bell then rang and everyone went back inside.

* * * *

Once the lunch bell rang, Diamond Gold joined some students sitting on a table and began eating his lunch. Some of the colts, like earlier, looked at her confused. One of them, Shady Daze, began chuckling. Spike glared at him, which caused the colt to stop and shudder a bit. Diamond Gold smiled at his new friend. Silver Spoon then joined the two of them.

“Hey, Diamond,” she said. “How’s it going?”

“Okay, I guess,” Diamond Gold responded.

“Hey, want to hang out some time,” Spike asked.

“Sure,” Diamond Gold responded. “You’re such a polite gentlecolt, Spike. Most of the colts here are being so rude. They’re staring at me in confusion.”

“Well, some boys can be rude,” Spike responded. “But not all are. I understand how you’re feeling right now. Trust me, I’ve gone through a lot throughout my life.”

“What stuff have you gone through,” Diamond Gold asked.

“Well, I turned into a greedy adult dragon the day after my birthday,” Spike stated. “Then I ended up having to save the world from King Sombra.”

“Wow!” Silver Spoon responded.

“You sure have done a lot throughout your life,” Diamond Gold said.

“I know,” Spike said. “But it’s nothing really.”

The others looked at him thinking about why he doesn’t see that as a lot to remember about in his life.

“Well, I did see a bunch of teenage dragons,” Spike continued. “It didn’t go very well, though.”

“What happened?” Silver Spoon asked concernedly.

“They tried to make me smash a phoenix egg,” Spike responded.

“What?!” Silver Spoon responded in shock. “That’s just terrible!”

“I know,” Spike responded. “I refused to do so and Twilight, Rarity, and Rainbow Dash saved me and brought me back home. But enough about me. Anything about you?”

“Oh nothing, really,” Silver Spoon responded. “I just don’t usually see many boys approving Diamond Gold’s new look.”

“Yeah,” Diamond Gold continued. “I don’t understand why they’re being so rude.”

“Don’t worry,” Spike said. “If they try to bug you, I’ll always be on your side.”

“Me too,” Silver Spoon said.

“By the way,” Diamond Gold began. “Is there anyway I can start being a boy until this all works? You said that you could teach me.”

“Of course,” Spike said. “But we don’t have much time. The bell will ring soon. My first advice of being a gentlecolt is to hold a door for fillies when you go inside someplace.”

“Thanks, Spike,” Diamond Gold responded. “Hey, want to hang out with me and Silver Spoon after school?”

“Sure,” Spike responded. “I don’t have to be home until dinner anyway.”

The bell then rang and everyone went back inside. As everyone walked back into the classroom, the Cutie Mark Crusaders walked up to Diamond Gold rather concerned.

“You need any help, Diamond Gold?” Apple Bloom asked.

“No, I don’t need your help, you blank flanks,” Diamond Gold responded angrily as he turned his head back.

* * * *

As Diamond Gold was walking back to his seat, Snips, Snails, Featherweight, Rumble, and Pipsqueak walked up to him.

“I heard about what happened to you, Diamond,” Snips started.

“I see that you’re now a colt,” Pipsqueak continued.

“Yeah, so?” Diamond Gold asked.

“We’d like to teach you how to be a colt,” Snips answered.

“We want to teach you because we don’t anypony to make fun of you,” Pipsqueak responded.

“We just want you to fit in,” Rumble continued.

“Oh, uh, okay,” Diamond Gold responded worriedly. “Spike was going to help me, but I guess it won’t hurt to hear from all of you as well.” He took a deep breath. “So, what should I be doing?”

“Well, the first thing you need to know is to how to man up,” Snips said.

“Yeah,” Snails said.

“Well, how do I do that?” Diamond Gold asked.

“We’re going on a camping trip this Friday,” Pipsqueak answered. “We want you to come join us.”

“I don’t know about that,” Diamond Gold responded.

“We’ll let you bring some friends if you like,” Snips said.

“Can I bring Silver Spoon and Spike then?” Diamond Gold asked.

“That’s fine,” Snails said.

* * * *

After school, Diamond Gold walked home with Silver Spoon and Spike in tow. The three of them were happy to be together. Even Diamond Gold was feeling a bit happier than he was earlier. He knew that as long as he had friends, he would be happy. As the three of them walked inside the mansion, Diamond Gold’s butler, Randolph, greeted them. He let them inside and the three of them sat on the couch and turned on the TV.

“So, what do you want to watch?” Silver Spoon asked.

“Well, we could we could watch Power Ponies,” Diamond Gold responded. “That comic book series recently became a TV series.

“Really?” Spike responded excitedly.

“Okay,” Silver Spoon responded.

The three of them watched three episodes. As the show was playing, Diamond Gold looked at her two friends.

“I don’t know what I should be doing,” Diamond Gold said. “Some colts invited me to go on a camping trip to ‘man up’. But I don’t know what I should do about that. They said that I can bring you guys if I wanted to.”

“Of course,” Silver Spoon said. “We’ll go with you. I should ask my parents about that though.”

“And I need to ask Twilight about that,” Spike said.

“That’s fine,” Diamond Gold responded. “I’m glad that have friends on my side.”

Part of me wants to reconcile with the Cutie Mark Crusaders, he thought to himself.

After the show ended, the three of them had dinner and then went their separate ways.

“See you tomorrow,” Spike and Silver Spoon said.

“You got it,” Diamond Gold responded.

Feeling exhausted from what happened today, Diamond Gold walked into his bedroom and lay on his bed. He looked around his room. It was so pink and girly. He was starting to shudder about this.

“I don’t know how,” Diamond Gold said to himself. “But this just doesn’t look right.” Diamond Gold then shook his head a few times. “Ugh, what am I saying? I’m a girl! I should be fine with this. So, why am I saying this? Ugh, I would do anything to be me again!”

Wanting to get rid of the stress that he was suffering throughout the day, he decided to get some sleep.

Let's Find Hope

Diamond Gold walked to school and saw the Cutie Mark Crusaders walking toward him. This agitated him.

“What do you want, blank flanks?” he asked in a rather annoyed tone.

“We just wanna to know how ya feel,” Apple Bloom responded.

“You’ve been feeling really sad lately,” Sweetie Belle continued.

Diamond Gold sighed.

“Well, it hasn’t been easy for me,” Diamond Gold answered.

“I know how you feel,” Sweetie Belle said.

“You really mean that?” Diamond Gold asked.

“Of course I do,” Sweetie Belle responded.

“After all that I’ve done to all of you, you’re all still concerned about me?” Diamond Gold asked.

“Absolutely,” Scootaloo responded grudgingly. She was still a bit mad about how he and Silver Spoon made fun of her inability to fly.

“Well, if ya need us, we’re here to support ya,” Apple Bloom finished.

“Whatever,” Diamond Gold responded. “Like I’ll need it.”

The four of them went into class. Once class began, Diamond Gold looked at the clock. It was nine o’clock. Just two more hours until recess.

* * * *

“…Queen Chrysalis was banished by the Elements of Harmony,” Cheerilee lectured. “But who knows if she’s still around planning on her revenge.”

Right at the end of the lecture, the bell rang and the students walked outside for recess. Diamond Gold walked to the swing sets and began swinging. Within a few moments, Pipsqueak joined him.

“So, uh, is everything alright?” he asked.

“I guess,” Diamond Gold responded. “I just don’t know if I’m up to this.”

“Up to what?” Pipsqueak asked.

“The camping trip.”

“Don’t worry. The trip is absolutely safe. We’ll make sure that nothing bad happens to us.”

“It’s not that. I just don’t know if I have the courage to learn how to survive as a colt.”

“Diamond Gold, I know that you will make it.”

“You really think so?”

“Of course, it’s not really that bad. It’s just about the same as being a filly.”

“It is?”

“Of course, we’re all different colors. Boys can like pink too, you know.”

“Well, even though I’m now a boy, my favorite color is still pink. Not to mention, I am pink.”

“That’s not a problem. I like princesses and nopony finds that weird.”

“Every foal here likes princesses, though,” Diamond Gold explained. “They’re heroes.”

“I know that,” Pipsqueak said. “It’s just amazing to see them.”

“You know what? You’re right. I need to stop worrying about that kind of stuff.”

“Then are you up to going?”

“Definitely.”

“Then I’ll see you after school on Friday.”

“You got it.”

* * * *

After school, Diamond Gold and Silver Spoon walked to Silver Spoon’s house. The two of them decided to hang out there instead as it felt more appealing to Diamond Gold. He wanted to get away from his girly room and wanted to be somewhere else, as long as it was away from his house.

Once the two of them made it to Silver Spoon’s house, they sat on the living room couch.

“Well, I’m bored, Diamond,” Silver Spoon said. “Do you want to play some video games?”

“Sure,” he responded. “What games do you have?”

“I have Pony Crossing, Colt-Man, and Mare Dug,” Silver Spoon listed.

“How about Pony Crossing?” Diamond Gold asked.

“Okay,” Silver Spoon responded.

The two of them began playing the game and went through a lot of interesting levels. After a while, however, Diamond Gold began to feel tired.

“I getting a bit tired, Silver Spoon,” he said. “I think I should be heading home soon. I only slept for four hours last night.”

“Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. Why didn’t you tell me earlier?”

“I didn’t want you to feel disappointed.”

“Hey, it’s okay, Diamond. Get some rest.”

“Thanks, Silver Spoon.”

Diamond Gold made it back home and then walked to the dining table to get some dinner. He saw his father, Filthy Rich, waiting for him.

“Is everything okay?” he asked.

“I don’t know,” Diamond Gold responded. “I just don’t know who I am at this point.”

“Hey, don’t let this get to you,” his father replied. “You’re still my son or daughter, whichever you’d like to be known as.”

“Thanks, Daddy,” Diamond Gold responded.

“Why don’t we go see a movie tonight? That might take your mind off of this.”

“Sure. How about A Mare to Remember?”

“Whatever you want, sweetie.”

“Oh, thanks, Daddy.”

The two of them finished eating their dinner and then went to the Ponyville Movie Theater to watch the movie they wanted to see.

* * * *

Meanwhile, back at Golden Oak Library, Twilight worked on some lab experiments in the basement to see if she could find a cure to change Diamond Gold back into a filly. Unfortunately, she couldn’t seem to find any possibilities. Spike walked inside the basement to see if Twilight was okay.

“Everything okay, Twilight?” Spike asked.

“Yes, Spike,” Twilight responded. “Just trying to find a way to reverse the spell Diamond Tiara is under. I’m not sure if I can change him back. By the way, how’s school going?”

“It’s great,” Spike said. “I made some more friends. I’ve been hanging out with the Cutie Mark Crusaders, Pipsqueak, Rumble, Featherweight, and, recently, Diamond Gold and Silver Spoon.”

“Wait, who’s Diamond Gold?” Twilight asked.

“Diamond Tiara,” Spike answered. “He’s been calling himself that because he doesn’t think that Diamond Tiara fits for himself anymore.”

“Oh. They’re not giving you a hard time, are they?”

“Actually, no. In fact, they seem to see me as a great friend. Remember, I went to his place yesterday. Diamond Gold actually thanked me for helping him up when you accidentally dropped books on him prior to when he turned into a colt.”

“Well that’s very nice of him. Well, it’s getting late, Spike. I think you should get to bed soon.”

“Okay, Twilight. See you in the morning.”

With that said, Spike walked back upstairs and lay in his basket. As he began feeling sleepy, he thought of his two new friends. Both of them seemed to see him as a great helper.

I hope you’re okay, Diamond, he thought. I just hope whatever you’re going through that you’ll manage to emerge from it happily.

New Adventures

At school, things seemed to be going smoothly for Diamond Gold. Everypony seemed to be treating him like he’s a normal student. Everything seemed to be going well for everypony. Many of the students were starting to accept him for whom he had become.

Once the recess bell rang, the Cutie Mark Crusaders walked up to their nemesis.

“Didn’t I tell you three to leave me alone yesterday?” Diamond Gold scowled.

“Look,” Apple Bloom said. “Ah know you don’t want any help from us. But we wanna make sure yer alright. Yer allowing Spike ta be with you.”

“Well he did help me prior and after I turned into a boy,” Diamond Gold responded. “You three don’t mean anything to me. He cares about how I feel.”

“But we’re concerned too,” Sweetie Belle replied.

“Yeah, you don’t deserve this,” Scootaloo continued.

“Point taken,” Diamond Gold said. “So, what should I do?”

“Just be patient,” Apple Bloom answered. “Ah’m sure Twilight will find an antidote.”

“I know,” Diamond Gold responded. “That’s what I’m hoping.”

“We just want ta support ya,” Apple Bloom said. “We want ta make sure yer feelin’ okay.”

“Just leave me alone,” Diamond Gold said. “I don’t want to go through anymore trouble than I’m already in.”

“Fair enough,” Apple Bloom responded. “Just remember, we’ll always be there ta support ya.”

As the trio walked away, Silver Spoon walked up toward Diamond Gold.

“Everything alright?” she asked.

“I guess,” Diamond Gold responded.

“Is something bugging you?”

“Well, I do want to be a filly again.”

“I know how you feel. But look on the bright side: nopony’s judging what you look like.”

“Is that true?”

“Of course, I wouldn’t lie.”

“Hey, want to go to the swing sets?”

“Okay.”

The two of them walked to the swing sets and began swinging.

“So, what’s going on with you? You’ve been so quiet lately.”

“Well, the boys have told me about a camping trip coming up this weekend and they want me to join to help me survive as a colt. They said that you can come, too.”

“Really?”

“Of course, would you like to come?”

“Yes. I’ll tell my parents and see if they’ll allow me to go.”

“Cool. I’m glad that I have a friend like you.”

“Oh, thanks, Diamond.”

“You’re welcome, Silver Spoon.”

* * * *

Meanwhile, back at Golden Oak Library, Twilight tried that apple-orange transforming spell. Spike had just walked back home from school.

“Hey Twilight,” he called out. “I’m home.”

“Hey Spike,” Twilight responded. “How was school?”

“It was okay. Just thinking about Diamond Gold.”

“How is he? Is he still worrying about his own future?”

“I’m not exactly sure. By the way, the colts have invited me to camping trip. Is it okay if I go?”

"Of course, Spike. Are there any chaperones?"

"I'm not sure. I'll ask them tomorrow."

“Okay, I’m doing my best to practice those transforming spells, so be careful when you walk toward me, Spike.”

“Okay, Twilight.”

Spike walked toward Twilight to go upstairs. Twilight then aimed her horn at the apple, preparing to fire at it when Spike got in the way.

“Spike,” Twilight called out to him. “Look out!”

Twilight tried to stop her horn from casting the spell on Spike, but it was too late. The spell hit Spike and he was knocked to the ground a few feet away from Twilight. Moments later, Spike got back up, feeling a bit dizzy.

“Oh my gosh, I’m sorry!” Twilight responded worriedly.

“No,” Spike replied. “I should have warned you about me getting in the way.” Spike then realized that Twilight cast the orange spell on him. “Oh no! I don’t want to be an orange! I don’t to be an orange! How will I be able to live life as one?!”

“Don’t worry, Spike,” Twilight said. “You’re not one yet. I set a thirty-minute delay on the spell. Why don’t you just relax a bit and I’ll send a letter to Celestia for some assistance?”

“Okay,” Spike replied.

Spike walked to his room and started working on his homework. As he was working on it, he thought about what may happen to him if he turned into an orange. After about a half hour later, he finished it, put it in his backpack, and walked downstairs to get a snack. Once he saw Twilight, he felt his chest straining. Spike groaned in pain and grabbed his chest. Twilight, seeing Spike in pain, ran toward him in shock as he fell to the ground.

“Spike, are you okay?” she asked. “Spike!”

Spike felt his heart reshaping and his claws becoming numb, but he didn’t feel like he was becoming an orange. His claws soon fused together and he felt purple fur grow on them. He looked at his arms to see what was happening to his claws. Only, they weren’t claws anymore—they were hooves.

“What the—“ Spike gasped. “I…have…hooves?”

Spike’s feet then went through the same fate. They shrank and the digits on them fused together and they soon grew fur as well. As his limbs grew fur, his quills fell off of his head and back. His tail then seemed to melt into strands of hair and hair soon grew all over his head and formed into a mane.

“I’m…becoming…a pony?” Spike choked.

As fur continued spreading all over Spike’s body and head, Twilight shed a tear as she heard her number one assistant scream. His back then snapped and his limbs reshaped to keep him on all fours. The irises in his eyes then became round, but remained green. Lastly, a stump grew on his forehead. Spike screamed out of the top of his lungs as it grew a few inches and ended with a point, just like a unicorn’s horn. Once the transformation was complete, Twilight browsed through the spell book and was shocked to learn what spell she cast on Spike. She picked up Spike, who was now a unicorn colt.

“I’m so sorry, Spike,” Twilight said. “But the spell can’t be reversed.”

“It’s okay, Twilight,” Spike responded. “I’m glad that I’m a pony and not an orange.”

“You’re not mad?”

“Of course not. In fact, I’m glad that I’m now a pony.”

“I thought that you liked being a dragon.”

“I do. But I think I’d rather be a pony. You’re like a mother to me and if I stay as a pony, I’ll never have to grow so big or greedy.”

“Wait, you think I’m like a mother to you?”

“Yes, Twilight. You hatched and named me. I always wanted to have an actual proper family.”

“Well if that’s what you want, I am more than willing to adopt you.”

Spike got up, galloped his hooves up in the air, and hugged his mother.

“Oh, thanks, Mom.”

“I love you, Spike.”

“I love you too, Mom. I believe that there will be new adventures ahead of us.”

“Let’s go get some dinner.”

As the two of them walked to a restaurant, Twilight and Spike smiled, knowing that there was more to come for their lives.

Camping

Last night was a very long night for both Spike and Diamond Gold. Diamond Gold kept on thinking about tomorrow’s camping trip and wondered if it will truly help him fit in. For Spike, he thought about the fact that he just got turned into a pony and wanted to stay that way. He fully admitted that he wasn’t happy with being a dragon and wanted to be a pony instead. The two of them barely got any sleep from what they had only just experienced.

By morning, they were both tired and had walked to school with very sleepy eyes. Once they got to school, Diamond Gold saw a purple unicorn colt walking up toward her.

“Hey Diamond,” the colt said. “You okay?”

“No,” Diamond Gold responded. “I just—wait, who are you? I recognize that voice, but I’m not sure whose it is.”

“I’m Spike,” the colt responded.

“Wait, Spike? You’re a…a…a…”

“A pony.”

“But how?”

“Twilight accidentally turned me into one yesterday. There’s no way to fix it, but I’m fine with this. I’m so happy that I can finally live a normal life.”

“But I thought you liked being a dragon.”

“I did. But once I turned into a pony, I realized that I could never become a greedy dragon ever again.”

“Oh yeah, I remember when that happened.”

“I could never forgive myself for that.” Spike then shed a tear and Diamond Gold hugged him.

“Hey, don’t be too hard on yourself. You couldn’t control it.”

“I know. But right now, that’s not important. I want to know what had happened yesterday. You were saying something happened to you.”

“If I tell, will you please not tell anypony about this? Not even Silver Spoon?”

“I Pinkie Promise. Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye.”

“Oh thanks, Spike!”

“Anytime.”

Pinkie Pie hid behind the schoolhouse, giggled a bit, and then ran off.

The bell then rang and the colts and fillies ran inside the classroom. Before class could begin, Cheerilee had an announcement to make.

“Okay, class,” she said. “I have an announcement to make: that colt that’s sitting next to Diamond Gold and Silver Spoon is Spike.

The entire class, except for Spike and Diamond Gold, gasped.

“Wait, what?” Apple Bloom responded.

“I just wanted to be clear of who’s who,” Cheerilee finished. “Now, let’s begin class.”

* * * *

As class ended, the weekend officially started. The fillies ran home, while the colts grouped up on the playground. They each had backpacks full of camping gear. As Diamond Gold, Silver Spoon, and Spike joined them, Twilight walked to the playground.

“Hey guys,” she called out to the colts. “Is there a chaperone here?”

“No, why?” asked Snips.

“It’s too dangerous to go into the woods alone,” Twilight responded.

“But we planned this out two months ago,” said Rumble. “Besides, it’s not like it’s in the Everfree Forest.”

“Don’t worry,” said Thunderlane, who walked toward Twilight. “I’ll watch.”

“Big brother!” Rumble called out.

“Hi Rumble, I’m going to be the chaperone for the camping trip.”

“Cool!”

Some of the colts weren’t too happy to have a chaperone with them, but Rumble, Spike, Diamond Gold, and Silver Spoon understood the situation and smiled.

“Well, if that works out, then I’m fine with it,” said Twilight.

The colts cheered.

“See ya, Mom,” said Spike.

“No problem,” Twilight responded.

The colts followed Thunderlane, happy that their camping trip was still happening. Diamond Gold and Silver Spoon walked next to each other, happy to be together for the trip.

After about an hour of walking, Thunderlane and the foals walked past the outskirts of Ponyville and into the woods.

“All right everypony,” announced Thunderlane. “Here we are. Camp Everfree, which is about a mile away from the Everfree Forest.”

The colts cheered and began setting up camp for the night. As Diamond Gold pulled out his tent gear out of his saddlebags, Silver Spoon walked up to him feeling rather concerned.

“Is everything alright?” she asked.

“Oh, I don’t know,” Diamond Gold responded. “Is this camping trip really going to help?”

“I’m sure it will. Just have faith.”

“Okay, Silver Spoon. I’ll try.”

* * * *

The whole library was a mess. Twilight searched all over it to find a possible reversal spell to return Diamond Tiara back to normal.

“Oh, I don’t know what to do,” Twilight said to herself. “It’s been five days and still no luck!”

As she continued searching, a knock on the door sounded. Twilight immediately stopped searching.

“Come in,” she said.

The door opened and Filthy Rich stepped in.

“Filthy…er, I mean, Mr. Rich,” said Twilight. “What brings you here?”

“I think you know why,” Filthy Rich responded. “My daughter is on a camping trip. She told me about it two days ago and I was wondering if you have any sort of idea where she went.”

“She and the colts went to Camp Everfree. It’s about a mile away from the Everfree Forest, but don’t worry. There are no dangerous animals or creatures near the campsite and Thunderlane is chaperoning the kids.”

“Oh, okay. I also came by to see if you by any chance happen to find a reverse spell or potion to change my daughter back.”

“Not yet. I’ve been searching all over the library and have been conducting experiments to create a potion, but I still haven’t found anything to fix the problem.”

“Oh.”

“I’m trying. Spike and I have looked and tried everything. I might have to see Zecora if I don’t find something by tomorrow.”

“Maybe I can help.”

“If you want.”

The two of them dug through the pile of books and searched everywhere for the next two hours, but still no luck.

“I don’t know what to do,” said Filthy Rich. “I just want my precious Diamond to be happy.

“I understand, Mr. Rich,” Twilight responded. “I’m doing everything I can to fix this. I’m so sorry.”

“I know. I just want Diamond Tiara or Diamond Gold to be happy, no matter what gender he or she is.”

“I will keep searching and update you when I have something. If I can’t find anything by tomorrow, I will contact Princess Celestia. I promise you, this will be fixed.”

“Thank you for your help.”

“No problem. I’ll tell Diamond Tiara that you were here if that’s okay with you.”

“Thanks.”

Filthy Rich left Golden Oak Library and Twilight resumed her search. After a while of searching, she began sweating.

What am I going to do? I can’t seem to find any way of fixing this problem.

* * * *

Thunderlane gathered all of the foals to a campfire. As everypony began roasting marshmallows, Diamond Gold turned toward Spike, feeling worried.

“Hey Spike, can I talk to you for a second?” Diamond Gold asked Spike.

“Of course,” Spike responded.

“Is this camping trip really going to help? I mean, I don’t have much experience with the outdoors. I’ve never camped before.”

“Of course, Diamond Gold. I’ve done it before with Twilight. It’s just Camp Everfree. It’ll be fun. Besides, we’re going river rafting tomorrow morning.”

“Is it safe?”

“Of course, I’ve done it before with my mother and her friends.”

“Your mother?”

“Yeah, Twilight. She adopted me yesterday.”

“She did?”

“Yes. The day I turned into a pony.”

“Cool. My mother wouldn’t let me do any of this.”

“Really? Why?”

“Well, she’s always trying to get me into business. I don’t know what to do about it. She says that I should only be with rich ponies and shun those who aren’t.”

“Is that why you’ve been tormenting the Cutie Mark Crusaders?”

“Well, yeah.” Diamond Gold then groaned a bit. “But it’s no excuse! I know I shouldn’t be bullying them. But I don’t know how to stop!”

“Well, they said that they wanted to help you. Why don’t you accept the offer?”

“I don’t know if I can. I feel that it’s just too late to turn back. I’m scared about what my mother will do to me if I accept them in my life.”

“Who’s your mother?”

“Spoiled Rich.”

“Oh. Doesn’t she run the school board?”

“Yes.”

“I’m sure if you talk to her and your father at the same time, things can be fixed.”

“Really?”

“Of course. I’m not lying. If you need any help, you can always talk to others. I’m sure they’ll help you.”

“Okay. I’ll try.”

With that said, the two of them resumed their marshmallow roasting. Afterwards, everypony went into their tents, with Diamond Gold and Silver Spoon sharing one. As they walked inside and got in their sleeping bags, Diamond Gold began to feel worried.

I hope that this trip isn’t too dangerous, he thought. I don’t want Mother to sue the whole school.

River Rafting

Spike and Diamond Gold were so tired from the lack of sleep that they got the night before, that they fell asleep the moment they got in their sleeping bags. Before Spike fell asleep, he thought about what Diamond Gold said before they got to school.

Am I really still a girl? I mean, I’m pink! Is it wrong for a boy to be, or even like, pink?

Spike took a deep breath upon thinking about Diamond Gold’s statement.

Diamond Gold, he thought. It doesn’t matter what color you are or like. You are entitled to like whatever you want to like. I mean, it’s just a color. What’s the big deal about that? My favorite color is purple and I’m also purple.

Not wanting to feel tired for tomorrow’s river rafting trip, Spike decided to get some sleep.

* * * *

The night ended in a flash and before long, several foals were waking up for today’s river rafting trip. As Spike got out of his sleeping bag, with Pipsqueak, who was sharing the tent Spike was in and was still asleep in his sleeping bag, he saw the sunrise and smiled.

Beautiful, he thought.

Within moments, Diamond Gold and Silver Spoon joined him.

“Isn’t the sunrise beautiful?” Spike asked the duo.

“It sure is,” Diamond Gold said.

“It’s gorgeous,” Silver Spoon said.

“Are you looking forward to river rafting?” Spike asked Diamond Gold.

“I sure am,” Pipsqueak said, who walked up to the group.

“Uh, I don’t know,” Diamond Gold responded.

“Why?” Spike asked.

“It’s just…” Diamond Gold stammered. “I’ve never camped before. I’ve never even experienced much of the outdoors. If I got hurt, my parents might sue every pony.

“Don’t worry,” Thunderlane said, who joined the group. “These rapids aren’t too hard. Our trip is going to be about fifteen miles long. It’ll start here at Camp Everfree and end at Fluttershy’s cottage. Afterwards, Fluttershy will provide dinner for us there. The rapids are mainly class IIs with a few IIIs, but no worse.”

“So, when are we going river rafting?” Rumble asked, who joined in as his older brother was discussing about the trip with the group.

“Well right now, it’s only 6:30,” Thunderlane responded. “So, it’s time to have breakfast. Afterwards, we will pack up our camping gear and place it in one of the rafts. We should be ready to go at about 8:00. Our trip should end at around 5:00. Now then, shall we have some breakfast?”

Within minutes, everypony was eating the food that they brought from home. As they were eating, Diamond Gold stood up.

“Hey Thunderlane, are we going to wear lifejackets and helmets during the trip?” he asked.

“Oh yeah,” Thunderlane responded. “It’s going to be a rough trip. But don’t worry. I’ve gone through this river many times and never had a problem?”

“Is it because you’re a pegasus and thus, can fly away from any obstacles?” Diamond Gold asked.

“Nope,” Thunderlane said. “I never fly when I’m on a raft. I always stay on it when I’m rafting.”

“So, you rafted without ever using your wings?” Shady Daze asked.

“That’s right,” Thunderlane said. “Most of the trip should be easy for rafting. The rafts are mostly soft for the first half of the trip. At around noon, we’ll stop somewhere for lunch. Afterwards, we’ll start rafting again and during the second half of the trip, the water will get rougher, but it will still be doable. Now then, let’s get ready.”

After breakfast, everypony packed up their camping gear, placed it in their backpacks, and tied it on the raft.

“I hope my stuff doesn’t get all wet,” Diamond Gold said.

“Don’t worry,” Thunderlane said. “The backpacks that I gave all of you are waterproof. So you have nothing to worry about. You’re stuff is safe. Now then, shall we begin roll call? There are fifteen of you here. Rumble?”

“Here,” Rumble said.

“Spike?” Thunderlane called out.

“Here,” Spike responded.

“Diamond Gold?” Thunderlane called out.

“Here,” Diamond Gold responded.

The roll call continued for another minute. Eventually, it came to an end.

“Lastly, Featherweight?” Thunderlane called out.

“Here,” Featherweight responded nervously.

“Alright then,” Thunderlane said. “We will now pick rafts. Each raft will contain five of you. As for me, I’ll be on the raft with all of the camping gear. But don’t worry, I’ll be sure to stay with all of you the whole way. So stay close to each other so that we can be sure that we all stay together. Now then, let’s decide who goes on what raft. We’ll be doing a schoolyard pick, so I’ll need three volunteers. How about one earth pony, one unicorn, and one pegasus?”

“I’ll do it,” Rumble said.

“I guess I can give it a try,” Spike said.

“I’ll volunteer,” Pipsqueak said.

“Alright then,” Thunderlane said. “Now let’s make our teams. Rumble, you’re picking for team number one since you chose to volunteer first. Spike, since you were the second to do so, you’ll go second. And Pipsqueak, you’ll go third because you were the third to choose to volunteer. Now then, who will go with who?”

“I choose Lickety Split,” Rumble said.

Lickety Split happily trotted over toward Rumble. Spike looked at the remaining possibilities.

“I choose Diamond Gold,” he said.

Diamond Gold happily trotted toward Spike.

“I pick Featherweight,” Pipsqueak said.

Featherweight trotted toward Pipsqueak nervously. The schoolyard pick then continued.

“Chip Mint,” Rumble called out.

“Silver Spoon,” Spike called out.

Diamond Gold smiled as his best friend trotted toward him. Featherweight then looked at his friend, Shady Daze. Pipsqueak smiled toward them.

“Shady Daze,” he called out.

“Truffle Shuffle,” Rumble called out.

“Chip Cutter,” Spike called out.

“Tender Taps,” Pipsqueak called out.

Rumble looked at the three remaining colts and saw Button Mash playing a Game Boy, while Snips and Snails were grinning toward him.

“Snips,” Rumble said.

Snips happily trotted toward Rumble. Spike then looked at Button Mash and Snails and made his choice.

“Button Mash,” he said.

Button Mash put his Game Boy in his camping gear and trotted toward Spike.

“I guess that means I’m with Pipsqueak,” Snails said, as he trotted toward him.

“Okay,” Thunderlane said. “Let’s put our lifejackets on and get on the rafts.”

With that said, the foals put on their lifejackets, pushed the rafts into the water, and got on their rafts. As their rafts began moving throughout the river and Thunderlane put on his lifejacket, pushed the raft containing all of the camping gear, and got on it, Diamond Gold got a little worried.

“I don’t know about this,” he said.

“Don’t worry, Diamond,” Silver Spoon said, as she began paddling. “I actually went on a river rafting trip with my parents and it was actually on this very river. It’s pretty easy actually.”

“Okay, Silver Spoon,” Diamond Gold said. “I trust your word.”

“That’s the spirit,” Silver Spoon said. “Now let’s have some fun!”

Diamond Gold smiled as the trip began. After a few minutes of rafting on soft running water, the foals approached their first rapid.

“Okay, everypony,” Thunderlane said. “We are now coming toward our first rapid of the day: Bumper. It is a class II rapid, so it shouldn’t be too hard of a rapid to get past. Just look carefully at where you raft.”

The foals cheered in excitement as they began going up and down while riding the rapid. Within moments, the water slowed down and everypony began rafting at a normal pace.

“So, Diamond Gold,” Spike said. “How do you like river rafting so far?”

“It’s…” Diamond Gold began. “AWESOME! That was totally fun! What about you?”

“It was cool,” Spike said. “I want to do it again!”

“Well, you’ll be given plenty more chances,” Thunderlane said. “Our next rapid is about a quarter of a mile away. It’s called Pinball. It’s a class II+ rapid, so it’s going to be a bit harder, as it may make your rafts move left and right.”

“I guess that’s why it’s called Pinball,” Button Mash said. “I love pinball!”

The foals then began riding on the rapid and after a few twists and turns, they cheered as they exited the rapid.

“Whoopee!” Pipsqueak exclaimed.

“Here comes the next rapid: Old Turtle!” Thunder lane exclaimed. “Class II!”

The foals shouted in happiness as they went through the rapid. As they continued rafting, Featherweight got a bit scared of what he saw ahead of him.

“Uh, Thunderlane?” he called out to him.

“Yes, Featherweight?” Thunderlane responded

“What is that rapid coming up?”

“That rapid is called Rusty. It’s a class III rapid. Because of that, we need to do something to avoid falling out of our rafts. We need to steer our raft away from the spiraling rapids or we might spin around, hit a rock, and get knocked into the water. Now then, are we all ready?”

“Let’s do it!” the foals exclaimed.

Everypony paddled to the right and managed to avoid the dangerous part of the rapid.

“Phew, that was close,” Diamond Gold said.

For the next three hours, Thunderlane and the foals rafted through many rapids: Tide Pullers (class II+), Bouncing Moguls (class II+), Needle Thread (class III), Fresh Ride (class II), Rock Slide (class II+), Canyon (class III), and Back Flip (class III-). Eventually, at 11:30, the crew found a resting place at a beach.

“Okay, everypony,” Thunderlane said. “It’s time to stop here and have lunch.”

Upon hearing Thunderlane’s announcement, the foals docked their rafts on the beach. Everypony then pulled out their food from their camping gear and began eating on a picnic table. While Spike and Silver Spoon ate their lunches, Diamond Gold looked at the other colts as he ate his. He saw Snips and Snails eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and getting rather messy. Then he saw Tender Taps eating a turkey sandwich and afterwards, dancing on the beach. Diamond Gold sighed.

I guess not all ponies have to be female to take dance lessons, he thought. I mean, come on. Even I think it’s wrong to say that one gender can’t associate him or herself with activities that are usually performed by the opposite gender. I think it’s cool that he can dance.

Curious to learn how Tender Taps is able to dance that well, Diamond Gold walked up to him.

“Uh, hey Tender Taps,” Diamond Gold said. “How’s everything going?”

“Great, I guess,” Tender Taps responded.

“I see that you’re dancing,” Diamond Gold continued. “I was wondering how you do all of those dance moves.”

“Well, it’s pretty easy, actually,” Tender Taps said. “I was about to do a spinning top as part of my dancing routine. To do that, I have to stand on my hind legs, place one of them on the other, place my forelegs together, hold them up high, and then spin. Watch.”

Tender Taps spun himself as if her were a spinning top or a ballerina. Diamond Gold watched him do so and looked amazed.

“What do you think?” Tender Taps asked Diamond Gold after finishing his dance move.

“That was amazing!” Diamond Gold exclaimed. “You should be in a dance recital.”

“Really? You really mean it?”

“Of course I do. You would be great.”

Tender Taps got a bit nervous.

“Y-yeah, about that,” he said nervously. “You see, I get a little stage fright when I’m performing. I’m a student at Hoofer Steps’ Dance Class and I’ve been trying to become a better dancer and I’ve been a great student. However, ever since I started taking dance lessons, I’ve been worrying that I would mess up and get laughed at for tripping or missing a move.”

“No one’s going to do that to you,” Diamond Gold said. “If you do perform, I’ll watch you and make sure that nopony goes laughing at you.”

“Really? You would do that for me?”

“Of course I would. Now then, I should probably clean up my lunch.

“Okay. See you back on the raft.”

“You got it.”

Diamond Gold trotted back to the picnic table and cleaned up her lunch. After about an hour of resting, the foals got back on their rafts and resumed their trip through the river.

“Okay, everypony,” Thunderlane said, as he got on his raft. “Before we begin the second half of our trip, we need to make sure that we’re all here. So stand still so I can count all of you.”

All of the foals obeyed and Thunderlane was able to finish the count within fifteen seconds.

“Okay,” he said. “It looks like we have everypony. So let’s go!”

Everypony began rafting down the rapids. Diamond Gold was having a blast throughout.

“Okay, everypony,” Thunderlane said. “Here comes the biggest rapid we will be facing today: Splinter! It is a class III+ rapid, so hang on tight. It’s going to be a bumpy ride!”

The foals took heed on Thunderlane’s warning. Some of them looked scared as they approached the rapid. Others looked at the upcoming sight. Once they made it to the rapid, the foals’ rafts rocked rapidly.

“This doesn’t feel safe!” Diamond Gold shouted.

After about fifteen seconds of intensity, Thunderlane and the foals made it past the rapid completely unharmed.

“Phew,” Diamond Gold said.

“What did you think about that?” Thunderlane asked.

“That was awesome!” Snips exclaimed. “Let’s do it again!”

“Well, there are seven more rapids until take-out,” Thunderlane said. “So let’s enjoy them while they last.”

As the trip progressed, Diamond Gold got a bit tired. After going through three more rapids, Spike turned toward him.

“Are you alright?” Spike asked.

“Yes,” Diamond Gold responded. “I’m just tired. This trip has worn me out big time.”

“Don’t worry, we’re getting close. Just four more rapids until take-out. Then you can rest.”

“Okay, I believe you.”

“Okay, everypony,” Thunderlane said. “Here comes another big rapid: Slippery Road! It is a class III rapid, so be on the lookout for bumps and rocks.”

The foals looked ahead and steered their rafts away from the rocks. Before long, everypony made it past the rapid without any problems.

Within fifteen minutes, the foals were down to their last rapid.

“Alright, everypony,” Thunderlane said. “Here’s the last rapid: Spiral Slide! It’s a class III rapid, so be prepared to spin around as this rapid isn’t called spiral for nothing!”

The foals shouted in excitement as they spun around the rapid for a few seconds. Afterwards, the foals made it beyond the rapid feeling dizzy.

“Whew,” Silver Spoon said. “That was close.”

“Tell me about it,” Diamond Gold said. “I almost threw up from spinning around like that.”

After a few minutes of passing through some mildly rough water, the river became calm.

“Okay, everypony,” Thunderlane said. “We’re almost there. Just about a quarter of a mile to go and then we’ll be at Fluttershy’s Cottage. So forward paddle, every pony!

The foals did so and before long, they made past the bridge just outside of Fluttershy’s Cottage. Diamond Gold stretched his sore forelegs as he paddled to the beach.

“Nice job, everypony,” Thunderlane said. “Now let’s get our rafts out of the river and go see Fluttershy.”

The foals cheered as they got out of their rafts and pulled them out of the water.

“Whew, I’m exhausted,” Diamond Gold said. “But it was fun! I hope to do this again someday.”

“I’m glad you had fun,” Spike said. “Now let’s go have some dinner with Fluttershy!”

“You got it!” Diamond Gold said.

With that said, the foals walked to the front door of Fluttershy’s Cottage. Spike walked to the front door and knocked on it three times.

Author's Note

Merry Christmas, everypony! Sorry for the long wait. I have been very busy with work as of late. But I'm still working on the story and will get it done as soon as possible.

Return

As soon as Spike knocked on the door, Fluttershy opened it within just three seconds afterwards.

“Oh, hi Spike,” she said. “What are you and everypony else doing here?”

“We’re here because of the trip,” Spike responded.

“Oh yeah,” Fluttershy said. “Come on in, everypony.”

Everypony did so and were amazed to see the entire kitchen all set up for dinner. Several were also amazed to see how many animals Fluttershy had. Rumble looked a bit scared when he saw a bear inside.

“Uh,” Rumble said nervously. “Fluttershy, what is a bear doing in your cottage?”

“Oh, don’t worry,” Fluttershy responded. “It’s just Harry. He’s totally harmless and kindhearted. He would never harm a fly.”

“Oh, well that’s a relief,” Rumble said. “I get scared a lot when it comes to big and wild animals.”

“It’s okay,” Fluttershy said. “I have a lot of fears. So you’re not alone.”

“Man, this food is great,” Diamond Gold said. “How did you make it?”

“Well, I got a little help with my animal friends to make it,” Fluttershy responded. “I actually trained them to cook. Don’t worry, they all have been trained well.”

“Oh, uh, okay,” Diamond Gold said. “I’ll trust you on that.”

As everypony was eating, Spike saw Diamond Gold looking happy.

So Diamond Gold,” Spike spoke up. “How did you like the river rafting trip?”

“It was awesome!” Diamond Gold exclaimed. “I loved seeing the wildlife and it was fun traveling through the river and seeing where it took us. It’s interesting how it took us all home.”

“I know, right?” Spike responded. “Now then, we should continue eating. I’m starving. Are you?”

“Of course I am,” Diamond Gold responded. “I’m also tired, are you?”

“Oh yeah,” Spike responded. “Those rapids were tough, but they were fun to ride.”

“They sure were,” Diamond Gold said.

As the two of them resumed eating, Angel Bunny hopped his way toward Silver Spoon, who smiled upon seeing him.

“Aw,” she said. “Aren’t you the cutest animal I’ve ever seen in my life?”

Silver Spoon picked up the rabbit and began petting him. Angel Bunny then saw Spike. Despite of what had happened to them a month ago, Angel Bunny still smiled.

“Aw, I think he likes you,” Silver Spoon said.

“Well,” Spike began. “We kind of had a rocky start about a month ago when I took care of him along with my other friends’ pets. But after a few mishaps, we resolved our differences and now were friends.”

“Oh.”

“So how about you? Did you like the river rafting trip?”

“It was so fun. Going through the rapids was a blast and I also liked the hills that we passed by. I also liked how they parted at the end and revealed civilization.”

“Me too. I also like how it ended right outside of Fluttershy’s Cottage. It’s pretty interesting to realize that the river got us closer to home as we progressed. Now we don’t have to worry about heading back such a far distance.”

“I know, right? My house is only about half a mile away from Fluttershy’s Cottage.”

“So what are you going to do for the rest of the weekend?”

“Well, I plan on just resting for tomorrow. My muscles hurt from all of that rowing I did today. Besides, I still have some homework to complete. I can’t forget that.”

“I understand. I also have homework to complete. But right now, we should enjoy Fluttershy’s dinner.”

“Of course.”

Before long, dinner was finished and Fluttershy placed the dessert, key lime pie, on the table.

“Mmm…key lime pie is my favorite dessert,” Pipsqueak said.

“I’m glad you like it, Pip,” Fluttershy responded.

After dessert, the foals began packing up to go home. Once they finished, Thunderlane guided them out of Fluttershy’s Cottage. By then, it was dark and the moon had risen.

“Thanks again, Fluttershy,” Thunderlane said. “Well kids, what do we say to ponies that serve us for dinner?”

“Thank you, Fluttershy,” all of the foals said.

“Oh, you’re welcome,” Fluttershy responded.

With that said, Thunderlane and the foals began heading home.

“Okay, kids,” Thunderlane said. “Let’s stay together as I lead you all home. After all, it’s dark outside and I don’t want anything bad to happen to any of you.”

As everypony began walking home, Diamond Gold looked at Silver Spoon delighted.

“Man, that was a fun trip!” Diamond Gold said excitedly.

“You said it!” Silver Spoon responded.

“You got anything going on tomorrow?”

“Yeah. I have homework to do. But I’ll be done hopefully by early afternoon. What about you?”

“I have homework to do…and…uh…”

“What's wrong, Diamond?”

“Well, my mom’s coming home from a business trip that she went on last week and...oh, she’s going to disown me if she sees me like this.”

“No she won’t. Your father will tell her what had happened to you and that it was an accident. I’m sure she’ll understand.”

“Thanks for supporting me. But my mother is a perfectionist. She wants everything the way it should be. If she sees that I have turned into a boy, she’ll kill me!”

“I know you’re father will keep you safe and I will too.”

“Thanks, Silver Spoon.”

As Chipcutter was dropped off, Spike walked toward Tender Taps.

“Hey Tender Taps,” Spike said. “I heard that you’re a great dancer. How do you do those moves?”

“Well, it takes practice,” Tender Taps responded. “I’ve been taking dance classes for about three months and my dance instructor had taught me a lot about them.”

“Cool.”

“If you want to try it out, you can join.”

“Well, I would probably have to ask my mother about that.”

“Hey, no problem.”

Eventually, all of the foals had been dropped off except for Rumble, Diamond Gold, Silver Spoon, and Spike. As the four of them approached the Rich Manor, Diamond Gold started worrying again.

“Everything alright?” Silver Spoon asked.

“I’m still a bit scared,” Diamond Gold responded. “I’m worried about what Mother will think about what had happened to me. Father understood, but I don’t know if Mother will. She’ll be coming home tomorrow morning and I’m still worried that she’ll disown me.”

“Relax, your father will deescalate the situation,” Silver Spoon said. “He’ll tell her that it was an accident.”

“Thanks again, Silver Spoon,” Diamond Gold said, as they arrived at his house. “Well, this is my stop. Thanks for all of your support, everypony.”

“Hey, no problem,” Spike and Silver Spoon responded.

Diamond Gold walked to the gate and entered a code. Within just a second, the gate opened. He waved bye to his friends and then walked to the front door of the Rich Manor. He knocked on it three times and the door was subsequently answered by his father, Filthy Rich.

“Hi, sweetie,” Filthy Rich said. He looked at Thunderlane and the remaining foals. “Thanks for taking care of him and bringing him back safely.”

“No problem,” Thunderlane said, as he, Rumble, Spike, and Silver Spoon left.

Diamond Gold walked inside and into the kitchen with her father.

“So, how was it?” he asked.

“It was awesome!” Diamond Gold exclaimed. “We went on some awesome rapids!”

“Was everypony safe?”

“Of course, Daddy.”

“That’s good to hear.”

“I’m just worried about Mother.”

“Don’t worry, sweetie. I told her everything. She understands.”

“She does?”

“Yes. We’re going to make sure that everything will be fine soon.”

“Oh thanks, Daddy.”

Diamond Gold hugged his father and then began yawning.

“Is my princess tired?” Filthy Rich asked.

“Oh yeah,” Diamond Gold responded. “Those rapids exhausted me.”

“How about you get some rest?”

“Okay, Daddy.”

Diamond Gold got out of his seat and walked upstairs and into his room. Once inside, he fell on his bed. Before he fell asleep, he once again thought about his mother.

I really hope Mother doesn’t hate me for what I had become. I really hope Daddy is telling me the truth about her.

Wanting to get what he just thought about out of his mind, Diamond Gold decided to drift into dreamland.

Mother

As Diamond Gold opened his eyes, he saw a magenta-colored face with a purple mane looking right at her. Diamond Gold rubbed his eyes to see if what he was seeing was true. As he looked with now better vision, he saw what he believed was true.

“Mother?” he responded. “Is that you?”

“Yes, it’s me,” Spoiled Rich responded. “I came to see if you are okay. I heard about what had happened to you and I just want to say that I’m…sorry for how I have treated you for all of those years.” Spoiled Rich hugged her son and began sobbing. “I don’t know what I would do if something worse had happened to you.”

“There, there, Mother,” Diamond Gold said. “Everything’s fine. Twilight is doing all that she can to fix this.”

“I know that,” Spoiled Rich said. “Your father told me about that. I just want to tell you that no matter who you are, you’ll always be my foal.”

“Thanks, Mother,” Diamond Gold said.

Spoiled Rich released her grip on her son.

“How about we have some breakfast?” Spoiled Rich requested.

“Okay, Mother,” Diamond Gold responded, as he got out of his bed.

The two of them walk downstairs and into the kitchen. Sitting on a chair next to the table was Filthy Rich. He seemed calm and happy.

“Can you two take a seat?” he asked. “I would like to hold a family meeting if that’s okay with both of you.”

Diamond Gold and Spoiled Rich did so as Filthy Rich cleared his throat.

“I understand that the two of you are going through a rough relationship,” he said. “So I was wondering if the two of you can go out and do something for each other.”

“Uh…” Diamond Gold stammered.

“That’s fine with me,” Spoiled Rich answered. Diamond Gold looked at her in shock. “I’m willing to take our child out to try improving our relationship with each other.”

“Alright then,” Filthy Rich said. “When the two of you return, I would like to hear what you guys have done and I want both of you to be honest.”

“Yes, dear,” Spoiled Rich responded. “Come, Diamond Tiara.”

“Well actually, I go by the name Diamond Gold,” Diamond Gold said. “But you can call me Diamond Tiara if you like.”

“Fair enough,” Spoiled Rich responded.

The two of them walked outside. As they walked throughout Ponyville, they came across the Ponyville Day Spa.

“How about we get a spa treatment?” Spoiled Rich asked. “My treat.”

“Okay, Mother,” Diamond Gold responded. “I can sure use a message after that river rafting trip that I went on yesterday.”

The two of them opened the door into the spa. The moment they walked inside, the receptionist saw them.

“Hello, how may I help you?” she asked.

“Um, hi,” Spoiled Rich said. “My son and I would like to have a massage treatment. Do you have any open times?”

“Of course,” the receptionist said. “We have an opening for two right now. What type of massage would you two like?”

“Just a normal one,” Spoiled Rich responded. “For both of us.”

“Very well, then,” the receptionist said. “That’ll be thirty bits.”

Spoiled Rich pulled her purse out of one of her saddlebags and placed the bits on the receptionist’s desk.

“Thanks, ma’am,” the receptionist said, as she placed the bits in the cash register. “Please, right this way.”

Diamond Gold and Spoiled Rich followed the receptionist down the hall where they met Aloe and Lotus Blossom.

“Hello, Spoiled Rich,” Aloe said. “What brings you here?”

“My son and I would like to have a regular massage,” Spoiled Rich responded.

“Very well—” Aloe began. “Wait, did you say that you have a son? I thought you only had a daughter. I’ve seen her come here at times with her friend, Silver Spoon.”

“Well,” Diamond Gold began. “I may as well tell you what had happened. All of my classmates and my teacher know about this anyway, so why not? I am Diamond Tiara.”

“Wait, you’re Diamond Tiara?” Lotus Blossom asked rather confusedly.

“Yes, but I go by the name Diamond Gold because of the fact that I’m a colt now and I just don’t think ponies should refer to me with a girly name as long as I’m a colt.”

“I think it’s all making sense now. You do look a lot like Diamond Tiara. I recognize the colored fur, mane, and tail. But your tiara and cutie mark are gone now and your mane and tail are shorter.”

“Well for my tiara, I don’t want ponies staring at me. I don’t want them to think I’m a boy who likes to wear girly accessories. As for my cutie mark, I think it may have disappeared because of the fact that I’m a colt now and it would probably not fit for the gender I am now.”

“I see. Well then, just lay on the massage table.”

Diamond Gold did so and relaxed. As Lotus Blossom began massaging him, Diamond Gold thought about back when he was a filly and how he missed those times. But at the same time, he wondered if he would go back to being a bully if he was changed back. The thoughts made him feel uncomfortable for a bit, but then he stopped feeling that way when he felt his back being massaged.

For the rest of the session, Diamond Gold relaxed and felt that he was in paradise. Towards the end of the session, he thought about the Cutie Mark Crusaders.

I feel like I’ve been on the wrong all of this time, he thought. Maybe turning into a colt was a wakeup call. Tomorrow, I’m going to reconcile with them.

Before long, the massage session ended and Diamond Gold was led out of the massage room.

“Man, that felt great,” he said. “I just wish that it didn’t have to end.”

“I know how you feel,” Spoiled Rich said, as she walked toward the exit. “Going to the spa is like paradise.”

The two of them walked out of the Ponyville Day Spa. They then walked around Ponyville, trying to decide on what to do next.

“How about we get some lunch?” Spoiled Rich asked.

“Okay, Mother,” Diamond Gold said.

The two of them walked inside a fancy restaurant. While there, they had some spaghetti and water. Before long, Spoiled Rich spoke up.

“So, how was the river rafting trip?” she asked. “You’re not hurt, are you?”

“No, Mother,” Diamond Gold responded. “It was fun. I loved going down the rapids. It was a bit hard at times, but it was safe nonetheless. So, how was your business trip?”

“It was okay. Kind of uneventful though.”

“I’m sorry to hear about that.”

“That’s no problem. You had nothing to do about it.”

Once the two of them finished lunch, they decided to go see a movie.

“So Diamond,” Spoiled Rich said. “What movie do you want to see?”

“Well, I already saw A Mare to Remember,” Diamond Gold responded. “How about we see Celestia’s Spring?”

“Whatever you want to see, Diamond.”

“Oh thanks, Mother.”

The two of them purchased two tickets and went inside the theater. After the movie, Diamond Gold and Spoiled Rich began walking home.

“How did you like the movie?” Spoiled Rich asked her son.

“It was awesome,” Diamond Gold responded.

“I’m glad you liked it.”

“I liked the part where Celestia was able to stop the creature that was trying to destroy spring.”

“You mean the Mutated Cloud? I liked that part, too.”

As they walked back home, the sky was growing dark.

“How about we head home?” Spoiled Rich asked. “Father has a great meal that he’s making. Besides, you have school tomorrow.”

“Okay, Mother,” Diamond Gold responded.

Once the two of them made it home, Randolph greeted them at the front door. As they walked inside, Filthy Rich walked towards them smiling.

“So, how did it go?” he asked.

“It was fun,” Diamond Gold responded. “Mom and I went to the spa, had lunch at a fancy restaurant, and watched the movie, Celestia’s Spring.”

Spoiled Rich was amazed to hear her child call her ‘mom’.

My daughter called me ‘mom’? She often calls her father ‘dad’ or ‘daddy’. I want to be called ‘mom’ and ‘mommy’ more often! Seriously! Maybe I should try being a better mother to my little Diamond Tiara.

“So Spoiled,” Filthy Rich said, causing her to snap out of her thoughts. “What did you think about taking our child out for some quality time?”

“It was fun,” Spoiled Rich said. “I enjoyed going to the spa with her, as well as eating at a beautiful restaurant and going to see the movie with her. As we were spending quality time together, I started feeling that I should’ve taken care of our child more kindheartedly.”

“Well maybe next week we can go to a show together,” Filthy Rich suggested. “All three of us.”

“You got it,” Diamond Gold said.

“Now I think it’s time to get some rest,” Filthy Rich said. “Tomorrow’s a school day after all.”

“Okay, Daddy,” Diamond Gold said. “I’ll see you both in the morning. By the way, I had a great time with you, Mom.”

“I did too,” Spoiled Rich said.

Diamond Gold walked up to his room and smiled as he got in his bed.

What a great day, he thought. I’m glad to have a better mother.

Asking For Forgiveness

The next morning, Diamond Gold grabbed his saddlebags, walked downstairs, and had breakfast. As he took his seat, he thought about what he was going to say to the Cutie Mark Crusaders.

What am I going to say to them? I don’t really have a good relationship with them. I don’t even have a good reputation.

Diamond Gold sighed as he began eating his breakfast. Once he finished, he began heading out the door when his father walked toward him.

“I hope you have a great day,” he said. “I’m sure that everything will be all right.”

“Thanks, Daddy,” Diamond Gold responded.

With that said, Diamond Gold walked out of the mansion and began heading towards Ponyville Elementary. As he walked, Silver Spoon joined him.

“Everything all right?” she asked.

“I’m not sure,” Diamond Gold responded. “I just feel like I should try to reconcile with the Cutie Mark Crusaders.”

“Really? I wanted to do the same thing.”

“Then let’s do it together.”

The duo walked to school and saw the Cutie Mark Crusaders swinging on the swing set. As they approached the three fillies, Diamond Gold began sweating.

“Are you all right, Diamond Gold?” Silver Spoon asked.

“No,” Diamond Gold replied. “I’m scared. What if they don’t accept us? What if they haven’t moved on with the Twilight Time incident we pulled last week?”

“Don’t worry so much. Didn’t they tell you that they would help you if you just ask them?”

“Well, yes. But I turned them down and I don’t know if they will help me after I did so.”

“I’m sure they will. Come on, let’s try.”

“Okay, Silver Spoon. I trust you.”

The duo approached the Cutie Mark Crusaders, whom just got off the swing set.

“Um, may I have your attention,” Diamond Gold said nervously. “I’m sorry to bug the three of you, but I have something to tell you all.”

“So do I,” Silver Spoon said.

“Uh, okay,” Apple Bloom responded.

“This better not be making fun about us not having our cutie marks,” Scootaloo said. “Or me being unable to fly.”

“No,” Diamond Gold said sternly. “I came her to apologize for all of my behavior towards all of you.”

“Really?” Apple Bloom responded.

“Yes,” Diamond Gold said. “I’ve come to realize that there’s nothing wrong with being different ever since I’ve turned into a colt. I just wish there was someway for me to make up for all of the bad stuff that I’ve done towards all of you.”

“Yeah,” Silver Spoon continued. “I’m just as responsible for all of the bad things that have happened toward all of you.”

“Well, except for the Gabby Gums incident,” Diamond Gold corrected. “You had nothing to do with that.”

“I know,” Silver Spoon said. “I just wanted to point out all of the stuff that I did was also bad. And I should be considered just as guilty.”

The Cutie Mark Crusaders looked at each other for a second, then they turned toward Diamond Gold and Silver Spoon.

“Diamond Gold and Silver Spoon,” Apple Bloom said. “We forgive you. If you want to join us, we’d be happy to welcome you to the group.”

“You really mean it?” Diamond Gold asked.

“Of course we do,” Sweetie Belle responded.

“Uh, yeah,” Scootaloo said sarcastically. “We forgive you.”

Just then, Spike walked up to the group.

“Is everything all right?” he asked.

“Uh, yes,” Diamond Gold said. “We’re just making amends. We’re all becoming one.”

“You are?” Spike responded. “Can I join?”

“Of course, Spike,” Apple Bloom responded. “All right everypony, on the count of three, we shout out Cutie Mark Crusaders’ friendship, yay.”

“Wait, we already have our cutie marks,” Diamond Gold said.

“That’s okay,” Sweetie Belle responded. “You can still join.”

“All right, ready?” Apple Bloom asked, as the six foals each placed a hoof on each other’s. “One…two…three!”

“CUTIE MARK CRUSADERS’ FRIENDSHIP, YAY!” the six foals shouted, as they rose their hooves up in the air.

Right after the foals made their declaration, the school bell rang. The six foals walked inside as class began.

****

Meanwhile, back at Golden Oak Library, Twilight Sparkle looked through her spell books in hopes of finding a reverse spell to revert Diamond Gold back to Diamond Tiara.

“Levitating spell,” Twilight read. “Size spell, speed spell, floatation spell, cleaning spell...oh, that’s the tenth time I’ve gone through this spell book. Spike, can you fetch me the next spell book on the top shelf?”

No response came.

“Spike?” Twilight called out, but then realized that Spike was now in school and wasn’t there to help her at the time. “Oh, right.”

As Twilight continued browsing through the library, she heard a knock on the door.

“Come in,” she said.

The door opened and it was none other than Spoiled Rich.

“Oh uh, hello, Spoiled Rich,” Twilight said. “What brings you here?”

“Hello, Princess Twilight Sparkle,” Spoiled Rich said. “I came here to see if you found a spell or antidote to change my daughter back into a filly. By the way, just call me Mrs. Rich, if you don’t mind.”

“Oh, of course, Mrs. Rich. I’m actually getting close to finding a reverse spell.”

“I see. So how did your teleportation spell actually cause my daughter to change into a colt?”

“Well, you see, the spell went a bit faulty.”

“How so?”

“When I cast the spell, Diamond Tiara was a bit disoriented due to the fact that I accidentally dropped a few books on her. I didn’t want her to have to go home feeling dizzy, so I cast the spell while she was still a bit in a daze. Right before I cast it on her, Diamond Tiara said to stop, but I was in the middle of casting it when I tried to stopped, so I must have accidentally cast that spell along with another one at the same time—the Gender Switch spell.”

“The Gender Switch spell?”

“Yes. The spell is supposed to switch a pony’s gender two minutes after it is cast.”

“I see. But if you cast the spell, can’t you just use it again to change my daughter back to normal.”

“If that were the case, I would have done that a long time ago. Unfortunately, the spell can only be used once on the target. It only turns the target’s gender one direction, not the other way. In other words, a colt can be changed into a filly with that spell, but not back. The same that goes for a filly to be changed into a colt. That’s why I’m trying to conduct a spell that can go both directions.”

“How long do you suppose it will take for it to be completed?”

“Maybe two or three days if I’m lucky.”

“Can I help you? I know your dragon, Spike, is not available right now. Maybe I can be of great help toward you.”

“I appreciate your offer, Mrs. Rich. But I need to do this alone as I don’t want anypony to be hit by any spells that may go haywire, especially since Diamond Tiara got turned into a colt. I don’t want to accidentally turn you into a stallion.”

This got Spoiled Rich a bit worried.

“I see your point,” she said. “Well then, I must go now. I must be home before Diamond Tiara is, as I have to prepare for dinner tonight. Thanks for doing what you can to fix my daughter.”

“No problem, Mrs. Rich,” Twilight said.

With that said, Spoiled Rich walked out of Golden Oak Library and back home.

****

As the school bell rang at three o’clock, Diamond Gold, Silver Spoon, Spike, and the Cutie Mark Crusaders got out of their seats and walked out of the school grounds. While walking around Ponyville, they pondered about what to do for today.

“Hey, how about we go to Sugarcube Corner?” Apple Bloom asked.

“Okay,” Diamond Gold said. “What do you want to get there?”

“How about we get some milkshakes?” Silver Spoon asked, as she looked directly at Diamond Gold. “As long as you don’t try stealing mine like you did last time.”

“Don’t worry, I won't,” Diamond Gold said. “By the way, I’m sorry for doing that in the first place.”

“That’s okay, Diamond Gold,” Silver Spoon said. “The past is the past.”

Happy that they’re friends now, the six foals walked to Sugarcube Corner. As they walked through the entrance, they were greeted by none other than Pinkie Pie.

“Hey you six,” she greeted the Cutie Mark Crusaders. “What can I get you all?”

“We would like six milkshakes,” Spike said.

“Okay, Spike,” Pinkie Pie responded. “What flavors would you all like?”

“Banana,” Spike answered.

“Apple,” Apple Bloom answered.

“Vanilla,” Sweetie Belle answered.

“Peach,” Scootaloo answered.

“Raspberry,” Silver Spoon answered.

“Uh, strawberry,” Diamond Gold answered.

“Okay, everypony,” Pinkie Pie said. “Coming right up!”

Pinkie Pie went into the kitchen and began working on the shakes, while the six foals took a seat.

“It feels so great to be in Sugarcube Corner,” Diamond Gold said. “I really like the cupcakes and milkshakes that they offer.”

“Well Ah’m glad that you like it,” Apple Bloom said. “We go here all the time after school. I like that Sugarcube Corner looks like a gingerbread house from the outside.”

“Well I like it because the milkshakes are tasty,” Sweetie Belle said.

“I like it because of the ice cream that they serve,” Scootaloo said.

“I like it because of the flavors that they offer,” Spike said.

“I like it because of the cupcakes that they offer,” Silver Spoon said.

As the foals finished their discussion about what they like about Sugarcube Corner, Pinkie Pie came back with the milkshakes and the bill.

“Order up!” she shouted.

The foals paid separately and then drank their milkshakes. Once they were done, they walked outside.

“Well, Ah better get back home,” Apple Bloom said. “Ah have homework to complete for tomorrow.”

“So do I,” Sweetie Belle said.

“I think we all do,” Scootaloo said. “We’re all in the same class, after all.”

“Well, see you all,” Spike said. “I have to be with Mom for tonight.”

“I have to get some work done, too,” Silver Spoon said.

“Well, thanks everypony,” Diamond Gold said happily. “I’m glad to be hanging out with more friends.”

With their meet-up complete, the six foals went their separate ways. Diamond Gold smiled as he walked back home.

I can’t wait to tell my family about what I did today, he thought. I just hope Mother approves whom I’m hanging out with.

As he made it home, he saw his father greet him.

“Hi Daddy,” Diamond Gold said.

“Hi sweetie,” his father said. “I’m glad that you’re back home because dinner will be ready soon.”

“Okay,” Diamond Gold said.

He walked up to his room and smiled as he went through his homework. By the time he was about halfway through, his father called out to him from downstairs.

“Dinner time!” he shouted.

Diamond Gold rushed down the stairs and into the kitchen, immediately taking a seat once he arrived.

“So, how was your day,” Filthy Rich asked.

“It was great,” Diamond Gold answered. “I made more friends.”

“Oh, who are they?” Spoiled Rich asked.

“Uh,” Diamond Gold stammered. “Spike and the Cutie Mark Crusaders. I decided to make peace with them.”

“What?” Spoiled Rich responded. “You mean those ‘blank flanks’?”

“Now, honey,” Filthy Rich said. “If our child wants to make peace with them, that should be fine.”

“Ugh, fine,” Spoiled Rich responded. “I’ll allow you to hang out with them.”

“Thank you, Mommy,” Diamond Gold said.

Once Diamond Gold finished his dinner, he walked back upstairs and into his room to finish his homework. After doing so, he brushed his teeth and climbed into his bed to get some sleep. While laying there, he thought about what his mother told him.

Thank you, Mommy.

Author's Note

Happy Spring, Everypony! What do you think about Diamond Gold and Spoiled Rich's characters so far? Let me know on the comments section if you want me to make any changes on them, as well as any of the other characters! Thanks!

Spell Attempt

The next morning, Diamond Gold walked to school. On the way there, Spike joined her.

"Hey Diamond Gold," he said. "I have some news for you."

"What is it?" Diamond Gold asked.

"I think my mother may have a possible spell to change her back," Spike responded.

Upon hearing what Spike had just told him, Diamond Gold's eyes lit up.

"Really?" he responded excitedly.

"Yes," Spike responded. "She said that after school, you can come by to get changed back into a filly."

Diamond Gold ran up to Spike and hugged him.

"Oh, thank you, thank you, Spike!" he said excitedly.

"You're welcome, Diamond Gold," Spike responded. "I'm glad your happy. I don't care what you look like, I'm just glad to see you happy."

"Thanks, Spike. You're a great friend."

"You're welcome, and thanks for being a great friend, too."

"You're welcome."

"Now, let's get to school, shall we?"

"You got it."

As the two of them walked into the schoolhouse, they were greeted by the Cutie Mark Crusaders.

"Hey Diamond Gold," Apple Bloom greeted. "How's everything going?"

"It's great," Diamond Gold responded. "Spike has told me that Twilight might have a spell to change me back. I'm so excited!"

"Ah'm glad you're happy," Apple Bloom said. "How about we join you after school?"

"Sure," Diamond Gold responded. "Maybe Silver Spoon can come as well."

"You got it," Apple Bloom responded.

As the foals walked inside, they saw Miss Cheerilee talk to somepony. Once she was done talking to him, she turned her attention toward the five foals that just took their seats.

"Diamond Gold," she said. "Twilight Sparkle would like you to come to her library after class. She said that she learned a spell that will hopefully change you back into a filly."

"I heard," Diamond Gold responded. "Spike told me."

"I see," Cheerilee responded. "She also wanted me to tell you that she would like to see you and Spike in ten minutes. So for now, you and Spike are dismissed from class."

"Uh, okay," Diamond Gold responded.

"Come on," Spike said. "Let's go see my mother."

"Wait!" Apple Bloom called out. "We're coming too! We promised that we would be there for Diamond Gold!"

Apple Bloom pointed to Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo, and Silver Spoon.

"That's very nice of you," Cheerilee responded. "But unfortunately, Twilight Sparkle only asked for Spike and Diamond Gold to come see her. I'm afraid you all have to stay in class today. I'm sorry, but it is what it is."

"Okay," Apple Bloom responded.

"It's okay, Apple Bloom," Diamond Gold said. "You'll all be in my hearts."

"You really mean that," Apple Bloom asked.

"Of course," Diamond Gold responded. "Now then, I must get going now."

With that said, Diamond Gold and Spike walked out of the classroom, ready for what awaits them.

* * * *

Within a few minutes, Spike and Diamond Gold entered Golden Oak Library and Twilight greeted them the moment they walked inside.

"Hello, Diamond Gold," she said. "I'm glad that you could make it today. Now then, are you ready to be transformed back into a filly?"

"Am I?" Diamond Gold responded. "Why wouldn't I? I've been waiting to change back for over a week! I want to be a filly. That's who I am!" He then stopped when he realized that he went a little too far on how said that. "Oh, sorry I said it that way. I'm just worried that I'll turn back into a brat like I used to be."

"That's okay," Twilight Sparkle responded. "I know how you feel. I've gotten worried about what would happen if things reverted back to when situations weren't as good. But tell me, have you learned about tolerating others and accepting them for whom they are?"

"Well, I've been working on it. I've been working on it actually. I made friends with Spike and the Cutie Mark Crusaders and I went on a camping trip with a bunch of colts and have gone river rafting. To be honest, I liked it. I liked hanging out with other ponies and making new friends."

"I'm glad that you had a great time. Now then, are you ready?"

"I'm ready when you are."

"Okay, hold still."

Twilight cast a spell on Diamond Gold, causing him to glow and float. Within a few seconds, he fell to the ground. As he opened his eyes, he saw Twilight looking rather depressed.

"Everything all right, Twilight?" Diamond Gold asked. Upon hearing his voice, he covered his mouth. "Oh no! I still sound like a colt!"

Twilight sighed.

"That's because you still are one," she said. "I'm sorry, Diamond Gold. But I'm afraid that you're still a colt."

Diamond Gold sighed in defeat, but then looked at Twilight calmly.

"It's okay," Diamond Gold responded. "I know that you tried."

"Thanks," Twilight responded. "I guess I didn't learn the right spell."

"Then what was the spell that you cast on me?"

"A 'dud spell'. It was a spell that was intended to do something, but failed to do so and as a result, nothing happened."

"Oh."

"Don't worry, Diamond Gold. I'm still sure that I can change you back. I must've cast it wrong it. I should take a look at the spell that I studied and see if I can fix it."

"I understand."

"Now then," Twilight said to Spike and Diamond Gold. "You two need to get back in class. I'll take a look at what I did wrong and inform both of you when I'm absolutely sure that I have the spell done right.

"You got it, Twilight!" Diamond Gold responded.

"Thanks for trying, Mom," Spike said.

"You're welcome, Spike," Twilight responded.

The two foals walked out of the library and began heading back to school. As they walked back, Diamond Gold stared at the ground most of the way, feeling rather depressed.

"Are you okay?" Spike asked.

"Not really," Diamond Gold responded. "I thought I was going to be changed back today. But I'm still a colt. I don't know if I'll ever be a filly again."

"I'm sure you will. I know it didn't work this time, but I'm sure that my mom can fix the problem and change you back in no time."

"What if she can't change me back? What if I have to stay as a colt for the rest of my life?"

"Trust me: she'll figure it out. Even if she doesn't, she can contact one of the princesses to help change you back."

"Really?"

"Of course, I'm not lying. All I need to do is send a letter to Princess Celestia and she'll come in a flash."

"But I thought you were only able to do that when you were a dragon."

"My mom taught me how to send letters shortly after we got back from the river rafting trip. It will be a quick trip for Princess Celestia. She'll be able to help you in a flash."

Diamond Gold hugged Spike.

"Oh thanks, Spike," Diamond Gold said.

"You're welcome," Spike responded. "Now then, let's head back to school. We don't want to miss recess."

"Right," Diamond Gold responded.

* * * *

One the two foals made it back to class. As soon as Miss Cheerilee saw them, she looked rather concerned at Diamond Gold, who was staring at the ground.

"Everything okay?" Cheerilee asked Diamond Gold.

"No," he responded. "The spell didn't work. I'm still a colt."

"Sorry to hear about that. Tell you what, how about during recess, we can talk about what happened."

"Okay."

"Now then, let's resume class. Please take your seats."

Spike and Diamond Gold did as they were told and listened to the rest of the lecture.

* * * *

Once the bell rang, the students walked out of the classroom. Spike and Diamond Gold remained in their seats as Cheerilee walked toward them.

"So, what happened at Twilight's?" she asked the two of them.

"Twilight cast a spell on me that was intended to change me back into a filly," Diamond Gold responded. "But nothing happened."

"It was a 'dud spell' as my mom called it," Spike continued.

"I'm sorry to hear about that," Cheerilee said.

"I did tell him that my mom and I can contact Princess Celestia if all doesn't work," Spike responded.

"Well, if there's anything else you two need to talk about," Cheerilee said. "You can tell me."

"Thanks, Miss Cheerilee," Diamond Gold said happily.

"No problem," Cheerilee responded. "Now how about you two have fun at recess. It ends in fifteen minutes."

"Okay," Diamond Gold responded.

With the conversation finished, Spike and Diamond Gold walked outside, happy that they have someone to talk to about their problems.

* * * *

Once school ended, Diamond Gold walked back home, where he was greeted by his father.

"Hi sweetie," Filthy Rich said. "How did it go?"

"Well, Twilight tried to change me back," Diamond Gold responded. "But it didn't work. I'm still a colt and I don't know if I'll ever be a filly again. I'm sorry, Daddy!"

He began sobbing. Filthy Rich hugged his son.

"There, there," he said. "Daddy's here to support you and so is Mommy." He looked at Spoiled Rich. "Isn't that right?"

"Of course dear," she said, as she walked up to them and hugged Diamond Gold. "Everything's going to be okay. We'll get through this one way or another."

"Thanks, Mother," Diamond Gold responded.

At that point, all Diamond Gold could think of was that he may not be a colt at the moment, but his family and friends were always with him regardless of the situation. Even his mother. She may have been harsh toward him in the past, but ever since the spell happened to him, his mother had changed and wanted to help him get through whatever problems that may happen to him in the future.

Waiting For Hope

Diamond Gold rubbed his eyes as he woke up. He felt very exhausted and depressed over the fact that Twilight still couldn't find a spell to change him back. As he got off of his bed, he walked downstairs and into the kitchen to get some breakfast. Sitting on a chair next to the kitchen table was Filthy Rich, who put his newspaper down upon seeing Diamond Gold take a seat.

"Are you okay, sweetie?" Filthy Rich asked.

"Yes," Diamond Gold responded. "Just waking up."

"I'm sorry to hear about what had happened yesterday."

"It's okay. If I can't change back, I can still live with what I've got. I've got a family. I've got friends. I've got a lot of ponies that support me."

Filthy Rich smiled.

"That's the spirit, Diamond," he said. "Now finish up your breakfast. You don't want to be late for school."

"You got it, Daddy," Diamond Gold responded.

* * * *

Once Diamond Gold entered the school grounds, Spike walked toward him.

"Everything okay?" he asked.

"Not really," Diamond Gold responded.

"I understand what you're going through. When I was turned into a colt, I was initially overjoyed about the fact that I can stay in Ponyville forever. But then I began to have nightmares over the fact that my lifespan was shortened because I was turned into a pony. Trust me, you're not the only pony to be scared about changes. I'm sure that a lot of ponies around Equestria that have suffered changes and are going through the same problems.

Diamond Gold sighed.

"You know what, you're right," he said. "I need to try to stay calm and that even though I have changed into a colt, I'm still me no matter what happens."

"That's the spirit, Diamond Gold," Spike said. "Now let's head inside before we're late for class."

"Okay," Diamond Gold responded.

As class began, Diamond Gold thought about how he was able to reconcile with the Cutie Mark Crusaders and how they were doing with their lives. Then he thought about himself and wondered what he should do to improve his relationship with the Cutie Mark Crusaders while he's waiting to be changed back, if he'll ever be.

"Okay, class," Cheerilee announced. "Turn to page 48 on your Math textbooks."

The students did so. As the day wore on, Diamond Gold thought about what he should do to pass the time.

I hate this, he thought. I just want to be back to normal! This sucks!

Once the bell rang for recess, Diamond Gold walked out of the classroom and Silver Spoon followed him.

"Everything alright," she asked.

"No," Diamond Gold responded. "Nothing's alright. I'm still stuck as a colt! I can't stand this anymore! I don't know if I'll ever be a filly ever again and I just want to be the pony I once was: a filly!"

"Look, I understand what you're going through. But there's nothing we can do right now."

"I understand that. It's just that after Twilight tried a spell on me, it didn't work. Nothing happened."

"I understand. Tell you what, how about we go to Sugarcube Corner after school? We can have milkshakes."

Diamond Gold sighed.

"Okay," he said. "I guess it would be nice to go there. It always makes me happy to see Pinkie Pie. She's a great party planner, after all."

"That's the spirit, Diamond Gold," Silver Spoon said.

* * * *

When the final bell rang, Diamond Gold and Silver Spoon walked out of the classroom and began walking toward Sugarcane Corner. Once they took a seat, they opened the menu to see what they wanted.

"So," Pinkie Pie said, as she walked toward the table Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon were sitting on. "What can I get for you two?"

"I'll have a strawberry milkshake," Diamond Gold answered.

"I'll have a chocolate milkshake," Silver Spoon answered.

"Coming right up," Pinkie Pie said.

Pinkie Pie dashed back into the kitchen. Within three seconds, she came back with the milkshakes.

"All ready!" she shouted, as she handed out the glasses to Diamond Gold and Silver Spoon.

The two friends looked at Pinkie Pie as she bounced back into the kitchen.

"How does she do that?" Silver Spoon questioned.

"She's Pinkie Pie," Diamond Gold answered. "Anything's possible with Pinkie Pie around."

"I see. So, what do you want to do after this?"

"I don't know. Maybe we can hang out at my house."

"Okay. What do you want to do there?"

"Whatever you want to do."

"Okay."

Once the two of them finished their smoothies and paid the bill, they walked back to Diamond Gold's mansion, where they were greeted by Filthy Rich.

"Hello," he said. "Welcome home, Diamond."

"Thanks, Daddy," Diamond Gold responded, as he and Silver Spoon walked inside.

The two of them walked to the living room and sat on the sofa. After finishing their homework, Silver Spoon pulled out a DVD out of her saddlebag.

"So, what do you have in mind?" Diamond Gold asked Silver Spoon.

"How about we watch a movie?" Silver Spoon responded.

"Okay, which one?"

"How about Supermare?"

"Okay."

Silver Spoon put the DVD into the DVD player. Right as the previews ended and the DVD reached the main menu, Spoiled Rich walked into the living room holding a big bowl of buttered popcorn.

"Want some popcorn?" she asked.

"Sure," Diamond Gold responded.

"Very well," Spoiled Rich said, as she placed the popcorn on the table. "Just don't make a mess."

The two foals dove their hooves into the pile of popcorn shortly after the movie started. They were amazed to see Supermare fight off the bad guys and save Equestria.

* * * *

After the movie ended, it was time for Silver Spoon to head home.

"Well, I had fun," Silver Spoon said. "We should do this again sometime."

"You bet," Diamond Gold responded.

"I'll see you at school tomorrow," Silver Spoon said, as she walked out of the house.

"Okay, bye," Diamond Gold responded.

Once Silver Spoon was out of sight, Diamond Gold closed the door and walked into the kitchen and had dinner with her parents.

"So, how was the movie?" Filthy Rich asked.

"The movie was fun," Diamond Gold answered. "I like Supermare."

"I'm glad you did, sweetie," Spoiled Rich said. "Did you finish your homework?"

"I sure did," Diamond Gold answered.

"Good," Spoiled Rich said. "A pony must always be responsible from whatever work he or she gets.

"I know that, Mother," Diamond Gold said. "I'll always keep that in mind."

The rest of dinner was quiet. Within ten minutes, dinner was finished. Diamond Gold got up from his seat.

"Well, I should get to bed," he said. "I don't want to be tired tomorrow."

"Goodnight, sweetie," Filthy Rich said.

"Goodnight, Diamond," Spoiled Rich said.

Diamond Gold walked upstairs, brushed his teeth, and climbed into bed. As he was waiting to fall asleep, several thoughts went into his mind.

If it weren't for what I did during the Cutie Mark Crusader's Twilight Time, I wouldn't have been in this mess, he thought. But, if I didn't get turned into a colt, I probably wouldn't have changed. Not to mention, Mother has too.

All of a sudden, an idea came right into Diamond Gold's mind. An idea that can could change him back into a filly.

Zecora, he thought. She has many remedies! She might be able to help me change back!

Possible Solution

Diamond Gold stretched his legs as he woke up.

My head hurts, he thought, as he shook it off. It's probably because of what I plan on doing today.

After brushing his teeth and getting cleaned up, he walked downstairs and had some breakfast with his parents. As he finished his breakfast, he cleared his throat.

"Mother, Father," he said. "I think I know of a way to be changed back into a filly."

"Really, how?" Filthy Rich asked.

"Zecora," Diamond Gold answered.

"Wait, her?" Spoiled Rich responded. "Doesn't she live in the Everfree Forest?"

"Yes, why?" Diamond Gold asked.

"It's not safe there," Spoiled Rich answered. "The Everfree Forest has dangerous creatures, such as timberwolves."

"I agree with your mother," Filthy Rich said. "I don't know what we would do if anything were to happen to you."

"I know, Daddy," Diamond Gold responded. "There's actually a path that leads the way there. It's not very deep into the forest."

"Okay, but I want to see it myself," Filthy Rich said. "When do you plan on going there?"

"After school," Diamond Gold answered.

"Then I'll come by after school," Filthy Rich responded.

"Count me in," Spoiled Rich said.

"I understand," Diamond Gold said. "Well, I should get going. I don't want to be late for school." He grabbed his saddlebags and began walking out the door. "See you Mommy and Daddy!"

As Diamond Gold shut the door, Spoiled Rich looked at Filthy Rich in shock.

"Did he just call me, Mommy?" she asked him.

"He sure did, honey," Filthy Rich answered.

Am I really becoming a great mother toward him, Spoiled Rich thought.

* * * *

Diamond Gold walked into class right before the first bell rang. He sighed as he took a seat next to Silver Spoon.

I hope this works, Diamond Gold thought.

As class ran, Diamond Gold whispered into Silver Spoon's ear.

"Meet me at recess," Diamond Gold whispered.

"Why?" Silver Spoon asked.

"I have a plan to hopefully be changed back," Diamond Gold responded. "Tell Spike and the Cutie Mark Crusaders to join in."

"Okay," Silver Spoon responded.

The two of them turned back to their textbooks and remained quiet for the rest of the class. Once the bell rang, the two of them walked outside of class. Silver Spoon walked to the swing sets to talk to Spike and the Cutie Mark Crusaders, while Diamond Tiara waited right next to the tetherball pole. After a few minuted had passed, Silver Spoon brought whom she was told to bring to Diamond Gold.

"What is it?" Spike asked.

"I think I know of a way to be changed back into a filly," Diamond Gold answered.

"How?" Apple Bloom asked.

"Zecora," Diamond Gold answered.

"Why's that?" Sweetie Belle asked.

"I believe that she can help because she has been known to help the Elements of Harmony when they were infected by the poison joke," Diamond Gold said. "I find that a poison joke is unusual. Therefore, I believe that she might have the cure to change me back into a filly."

"So, when do you plan on going there?" Spike asked.

"After school," Diamond Gold answered. "Mom and Dad are going to wait outside of the Everfree Forest. I'm sure that it won't be long."

"I see," Silver Spoon said. "Well, can I come?"

"Of course, Silver Spoon," Diamond Gold answered.

"I'm coming, too," Apple Bloom said.

"So am I," Sweetie Belle said.

"Count me in," Spike said.

"Uh..." Scootaloo responded.

"What?" Spike responded.

"It's just," Scootaloo began. "Never mind." She sighed. "I'm in."

"Alright then," Diamond Gold said. "After school?"

"You bet!" Spike, Silver Spoon, and the Cutie Mark Crusaders all said in unison.

With that said, the foals split up to enjoy recess.

* * * *

Once the last bell rang, the six foals met up with each other at the front door.

"Are you all ready?" Diamond Gold asked.

"I am," Silver Spoon answered.

"We are," Spike and the Cutie Mark Crusaders answered.

"Cool," Diamond Gold said. "Before we go, I have something to tell you all: I don't deserve help. You all are saints to want to help me and I feel that I should be helping all of you with your problems."

"You mean how you caused a big problem with me by making fun of me for being unable to fly?" Scootaloo answered sarcastically.

"Scootaloo!" Sweetie Belle responded.

"No, she's right," Diamond Gold said. "If any of you don't want to help, I'm cool with that."

"It's okay," Scootaloo responded calmly. "I'll help. Besides, we're all in this together."

"Look," Diamond Gold said. "Even before I was turned into a colt, I've been feeling a lot of regret saying that. I know you'll be able to fly. Even if you don't, I know you'll find your way to happiness."

"You really mean that?"

"Of course I do. I'm sorry for what I said two months ago. I really want to make it up to you."

"Let's discuss about this afterwards. I'm ready to go when you are."

"Then let's go," Diamond Gold said.

As the six foals walk out of the schoolyard, they saw Diamond Gold's parents waiting outside.

"Are you all ready?" Filthy Rich asked.

"I sure am, Daddy," Diamond Gold answered.

"Well then, let's head over," Spoiled Rich said.

The eight ponies made their way toward the Everfree Forest. Once they made it to the entrance, they stopped for a few seconds.

"We'll wait right outside," Spoiled Rich said.

"If you're not back within a half hour," Filthy Rich said. "We'll come in to see if you're alright."

"Okay, Mommy and Daddy," Diamond Gold said.

With that said, the six foals walked inside the Everfree Forest and followed the path leading to Zecora's hut. As they followed the path, Sweetie Belle began to shiver.

"I hope no creature is watching us," she said nervously. "I heard that timberwolves live here."

"It's okay, Sweetie Belle," Spike said. "I'll make sure you're safe."

"You really mean that, Spike?" Sweetie Belle asked.

"Of course I mean that," Spike said. "That's what friends are for."

After about five minutes of walking inside the Everfree Forest, the six foals saw Zecora's hut ahead of him.

"We're here," Apple Bloom said.

The six foals walked to the entrance of Zecora's hut and Apple Bloom knocked on the door. Within a few seconds, Zecora answered the door.

"Hello, how may I help you?" she asked. "I see that there are six foals, instead of two."

"Hello, we need your help on something," Diamond Gold said. "You see, I was once a filly, but I was accidentally turned into a colt and I was wondering if you have any remedies that can change be back into a filly.

"I see," Zecora responded. "All of you, follow me."

The six foals walked inside and saw Zecora walk to her cauldron. They approached to her cauldron and saw her pour some herbs inside and stir them.

"What did you just put in the cauldron?" Diamond Gold asked.

"The herbs that will change you back," Zecora answered. "I found them from a pack."

"What pack?" Spike asked.

"A pack of timberwolves from the Everfree," Zecora answered. "Them, along with a swarm of bees. The bees had a lot of honey, while the timberwolves had a lot of twigs that came from the trees."

"I see," Apple Bloom said.

"How long will it take to make the cure?" Diamond Gold asked.

"Roughly twenty-four hours," Zecora answered. "Don't worry, it's not going to take as long as building a tower."

"I see," Diamond Gold responded. "Well, thanks for the help, Zecora. I'll see you tomorrow."

"Thanks for coming, my friends," Zecora responded. "Don't worry, this cure is easy to tend."

With that said, Diamond Gold, Silver Spoon, Spike, and the Cutie Mark Crusaders walked out of Zecora's hut and began heading back.

"So, are you happy about what Zecora has for you?" Silver Spoon asked Diamond Gold.

"Yes," Diamond Gold answered nervously. "But I'm not sure if I can go through with this."

"Why's that?" Apple Bloom asked.

"It's just that I have learned a lot about being a colt and that it doesn't matter who or what you are," Diamond Gold answered. "If I go back, I'm not sure if I'll still be who I am today or if I'll turn back into a brat."

"Diamond Gold, nothing's going to happen to you," Spike said. "I assure you that changing back won't change your personality."

"You really mean it?" Diamond Gold asked.

"Of course I do," Spike answered. "Now let's go home."

"Uh, okay," Diamond Gold responded nervously.

The six foals walked out of the Everfree Forest where Filthy and Spoiled Rich were still waiting.

"So, how did it go?" Filthy Rich asked Diamond Gold.

"Well, Zecora said that she making an antidote and that it will be ready by tomorrow," Diamond Gold answered his father's question. "But I'm not sure if I can go through with this."

"Why's that?" Spoiled Rich asked in a rather concerned tone.

"I just don't know if everything will be like before I was turned into a colt," Diamond Gold answered. "Change is just hard to face."

"Don't worry," Filthy Rich said. "It's all up to you."

"You have a right to be who you are," Spoiled Rich said.

"Thank you, Mommy and Daddy," Diamond Gold responded. "You're the best."

"You really mean that?" Spoiled Rich asked.

"Of course I do," Diamond Gold answered.

"Well then, I think we should all get some rest," Filthy Rich said. "Tomorrow's a big day."

"Okay, Daddy," Diamond Gold responded. He turned to the other foals. "See you all tomorrow."

"You got it," all five foals said in unison.

* * * *

After making it back home, Diamond Gold had dinner with his parents. While having dinner, he thought about what would happen tomorrow.

Will it really be worth it to change back tomorrow? Diamond Gold thought.

He decided to put his thoughts aside and resume eating. Once he was finished, he walked upstairs, brushed his teeth, and lay on his bed.

Just be calm and not let this bug me, Diamond Gold thought. I have tomorrow to decide. Tonight is a night in which I can relax.

Happy to think that he can just rest for the night, he closed his eyes and drifted to sleep within just a few minutes.

Decision

The night had come and gone like a flash as Diamond Gold woke up and immediately afterwards, thought about whether or not he should change back into a filly. Once he ate breakfast, he walked out of the mansion and toward Ponyville Elementary alone. As he walked there, he thought about whether or not it was a good idea to change back.

Is it really a good idea? I mean, I've changed a lot. I don't know if it's a good idea to make another change. What if it backfires?

Knowing that he had until he saw Zecora after class, he decided to put that thought aside and let the day pass. Once he made it in class, he sat on his seat and waited for class to begin. Within five minutes, Silver Spoon walked in and took her seat.

"Everything okay?" she asked Diamond Gold. "You look sad."

"I'm not sure if I can go through this," Diamond Gold answered. "Change can be difficult."

"I know, but you're going to be changed back into Diamond Tiara."

"I know that. I'm just scared."

"Scared about what?"

"That everything will change back to the way it was. Me turning back into a bully. My mother being harsh on me."

"Trust me on this: switching genders doesn't change your personality. It's all up to you. You chose to become a nice pony. It was your choice and I'm glad that you made that choice. I also decided to change too so that we could all be friends and that being good feels good."

"You really think so?"

"Of course, Diamond Gold. I'm not lying."

"Oh thanks, Silver Spoon!"

The two of them hugged and within another five minutes, class began.

* * * *

Once the bell rang, recess began. Diamond Gold and Silver Spoon ran to the swing sets. As they swung, Tender Taps walked up to them.

"Hey, Diamond Gold," he called out. "How's everything going?"

Diamond Gold jumped off her swing midair. After landing, he walked up toward Tender Taps.

"It's okay," Diamond Gold answered. "I guess."

"Is something wrong?"

"It's just...I'm going to see Zecora to hopefully change back. But I'm not sure if that's a good idea. What if I don't want to go back to being a filly. What if this transformation was a wake-up call to learn how to tolerate others regardless of whom they are?"

"Hey, it's up to you. But regardless of your decision, it won't change my thoughts about you. I think you would be great either way."

"You really mean that?"

"Of course I do. By the way, I had fun at the river rafting trip last week. Did you?"

"I sure did."

"Trust me: everything is going to be fine. Just do whatever is best for you."

"Thanks, Tender Taps."

"You're welcome, Diamond Gold."

* * * *

Within a few more minutes, the bell rang and the students walked back into the classroom. As Diamond Gold took his seat, he saw the Cutie Mark Crusaders waving at him. He looked up at them.

"Is there something you want to tell me?" Diamond Gold asked them.

"We're just wishing you luck," Apple Bloom answered.

"We want to make sure you're happy," Sweetie Belle continued.

"Regardless of what happens," Scootaloo responded. "We'll always support you."

"You will?" Diamond Gold responded.

"Of course, Diamond Gold," Spike said, entering in the conversation. "We'll always be there for you no matter what."

"Thanks, guys," Diamond Gold responded.

With that said, class resumed and everyone listened to Cheerilee's lecture.

* * * *

Once the final bell rang, the students ran out of the classroom, happy that the weekend had arrived. Diamond Gold walked out of the classroom and toward the playground, where Spike, Silver Spoon, and the Cutie Mark Crusaders were waiting.

"Are you waiting?" Silver Spoon asked.

"I sure am," Diamond Gold answered. "Let's head to Zecora's hut."

The six foals walked out of the playground and into the Everfree Forest. As the entered the forest, Spike began to worry.

"Everything okay?" Apple Bloom asked him.

"Yes, just a little scared is all," Spike answered.

"What's scarin' ya?"

"Just being in the Everfree Forest. It's no big deal."

"Hey, we're all together. We'll be okay."

"Thanks, Apple Bloom. I'm glad I'm friends with you."

The six foals continued walking in the Everfree Forest. Within another ten minutes, they arrived. Diamond Gold knocked on the door. Within a few seconds, Zecora opened the door.

"Welcome, come inside," she greeted the foals. "Are you hear to start the ride?"

Diamond Gold shivered a bit.

"Go on, it's okay," Silver Spoon assured him.

"Yes," Diamond Gold answered.

"Right this way," Zecora said.

The six foals walked inside and followed Zecora in her hut. She brought them to her pot, which was boiling green liquids. Diamond Gold felt a bit nauseous.

"Are you okay?" Spike asked him.

"Yes," Diamond Gold answered. "It's just the liquid in the pot looks disgusting."

"Don't worry, that liquid is just part of the potion," Zecora said. "It'll help with the motion."

"Is it really going to change me back?" Diamond Gold asked.

"It will," Zecora answered. "I made it up in the hills."

"What did you put in it?" Scootaloo asked.

"The leaves on the trees," Zecora answered, as she showed them what they look like. They were shaped like any leaf on the trees in Ponyville, except they were blue instead of green. "I had to pick out many of these."

"I see," Sweetie Belle responded.

"How did you grind them in the potion?" Apple Bloom asked.

"The flowers that I picked in the forest, of course," Zecora answered. "It took a lot of strength to grind them by force."

"That seems interesting," Silver Spoon said.

"So, are you ready, Diamond Gold?" Zecora asked him. "This will help the transformation unfold."

"I don't know about this," Diamond Gold answered.

"What's wrong, Diamond Gold?" Silver Spoon asked.

"It's just, this is it," Diamond Gold answered. "It's time for me to decide. Do I want to change back into a filly or stay as a colt for the rest of my life? Just give me a second to decide. I need to go outside and think about this."

"I understand," Silver Spoon said.

Diamond Gold walked outside to think about what to do.

Is this really going to be a good idea? I mean, I've changed a lot since I turned into a colt.

After a few seconds of thinking about the situation, he walked back inside.

"So, I see you thought in a jolt," Zecora said. "Would you like to change back into a filly or stay as a colt?"

Diamond Gold smiled.

Author's Note

Will Diamond Gold change back into Diamond Tiara or stay as is? Find out next time in the final chapter of this story. What do you think should happen? Leave comments below if you want to state your opinion.

Back to a Filly

"I'm ready to change back into a filly," Diamond Gold said.

"Very well then," Zecora said, as she placed a cup in the cauldron, filled it up with the potion, and gave it to Diamond Gold. "Drink this and you will change back into a filly with the number of seconds being approximately ten."

Diamond Gold sighed.

"Well, here goes nothing," he said.

He drank the potion within just five seconds. After about ten seconds, he felt strange and ran to the mirror. He saw his eyelashes grow back.

"It's working," Diamond Gold said excitedly. However, the happiness stopped when his head started hurting. "AAAHHHH! My head hurts!"

Diamond Gold's muzzle began to contract and grow more pointy. Within a few seconds, the pain stopped and his mane and tail began to lengthen. He turned around and saw that his tail was longer.

"My beautiful tail," he said in a voice that sounded just like his original one. This caused him to smile. "Hey, my voice is back!"

The last thing to change back was his flank. A silver tiara appeared on it. Diamond Gold--or rather, Diamond Tiara--smiled as his--or now her--transformation back into a filly was complete. She jumped in excitement and ran toward Zecora to give the now empty cup back to her.

"Thank you so much!" Diamond Tiara said excitedly.

"Anytime," Zecora responded. "Now then, what are you going to do now that you're back to you original prime?"

"I'm going to throw a party for having a great adventure," Diamond Tiara answered. "I've learned quite a lot about tolerating others and that it doesn't matter who or what you are." She turns to her friends. "All that matters is how they treat others. I've learned to tolerate several ponies and even a dragon."

Spike blushed, knowing that he no longer was one.

"Well, I'm not really one anymore," he said.

"I know that," Diamond Gold responded. "I just wanted to point out when you were."

"That's totally fine," Spike said.

"So, are we ready to go back home?" Silver Spoon asked Diamond Gold.

"Oh yeah," Diamond Tiara answered. "I'm ready to head back."

"Then let's go," Apple Bloom said.

The six foals walked out of Zecora's hut.

"Thanks, Zecora," they all said in unison.

As they began heading back, Silver Spoon turned to Diamond Tiara.

"It's great to have you back, Diamond Tiara," she told her. "By the way, who are you going to invite to your party?"

"I'm inviting the entire class," Diamond Tiara answered. "I want everypony to be included, no matter who or what they are. When I get back home, I'm going to ask my parents about this to have a house party tomorrow at 2:00 PM."

"I'm so happy for you," Sweetie Belle said happily. "You've really improved with your behavior."

"Thanks, Sweetie Belle," Diamond Tiara responded. "I'm glad to have friends like you."

Within a few minutes, the six foals were out of the Everfree Forest, where Filthy and Spoiled Rich were waiting for them. Upon seeing their daughter, they smiled.

"I see you wanted to be a princess again, sweetie," Filthy Rich said.

"Well we're happy for you," Spoiled Rich said. "I'm glad that you made a choice on your life. By the way, it wouldn't matter if you decided to remain as a colt. We would still love you."

Filthy and Spoiled Rich both gave Diamond Tiara a hug.

"Thanks, Mommy and Daddy," she told them. "By the way, I was wondering if I could throw a house party for the entire class."

Her parents thought for a moment as they ended the hug and then smiled.

"Of course, Diamond Tiara," Filthy Rich responded. "If that's what you want us to call you, that is.

"That's fine," Diamond Tiara said. "Now that I'm a filly again, that name would suit me just fine."

"Well we're happy to make you happy," Spoiled Rich said.

"Now then, let's get those invites out," Diamond Tiara said. She turned to her friends. "See you tomorrow, everypony!"

With that said, Diamond Tiara walked back home with her parents. The five other foals then began walking home once Diamond Tiara and her parents were out of sight.

"I'm so glad that Diamond Tiara made her choice," Silver Spoon said.

"Hey, I'm glad for her too," Spike said. "But I wouldn't care if she decided to stay as a colt."

"Well I'm glad we're all friends now," Apple Bloom said.

"Well isn't friendship magic?" Sweetie Belle asked.

"Of course it is," Scootaloo said. "Friendship is made by our bond which is magic that is made by all of us."

"Agreed," Apple Bloom said. "Now then, let's head home. We've got a big day tomorrow."

"You got it," Spike said. "By the way, I have one question to ask before we part. I know that I was once a dragon, but am now a pony. Since I don't have a cutie mark yet and am friends with all of you, is it possible to fit one more crusader in your group?"

"Can I join too?" Silver Spoon asked. "I know that I already have a cutie mark, but I want to help all of you."

"Of course you can, you two," Apple Bloom answered. "You can join us. We'll have a ceremony to have both of you entered tomorrow morning."

"Alright," Spike said. "Well girls, I got to go now. Mom is expecting me home in ten minutes."

"I have to go too," Sweetie Belle said.

"So do I," Scootaloo said.

"Me too," Silver Spoon said.

"Okay, see you tomorrow, everypony," Apple Bloom said.

With their conversation complete, the six foals went their separate ways.

* * * *

Diamond Tiara sat on her bed. As she watched the moonrise from her window, she smiled.

I'm glad that I'm me again, she thought. But even if I couldn't change back, I wouldn't mind. As long as I have friends, life is fun.

A minute later, she heard her mother calling her from downstairs.

"Dinner time!" she called out.

"Coming, Mother!" Diamond Tiara answered, as she trotted downstairs.

This may be the end of one adventure, she thought. But I believe that another one will happen very soon.

Author's Note

I'd like to thank all of you for your support. I will be writing an epilogue soon. In addition, I will also be writing an alternate ending and epilogue involving Diamond Gold deciding to stay as a colt. Feel free to comment on how you want them both to go.

Alternate Ending: Staying as a Colt

"I'm staying as a colt," Diamond Gold said.

"Are you sure?" Zecora asked. "You'd have a lot to endure.

"I'm fine," Diamond Gold answered. "Besides, I've learned a lot as a colt. I want to continue learning and expanding my boundaries. I might change back sometime in the near future. But for now, I'd like to stay as is."

"Very well then," Zecora responded. "I hope to see you again."

"Thanks, Zecora," Diamond Gold said.

"Of course," Zecora responded. "Now then, what are you going to do you young horse?"

"I'm going to throw a party for having a great adventure," Diamond Gold answered. "I've learned quite a lot about tolerating others and that it doesn't matter who or what you are." He turned to his friends. "All that matters is how they treat others. I've learned to tolerate several ponies and even a dragon."

Spike blushed, knowing that he no longer was one.

"Well, I'm not really one anymore," he said.

"I know that," Diamond Gold responded. "I just wanted to point out when you were."

"That's totally fine," Spike said.

"So, are we ready to go back home?" Silver Spoon asked Diamond Gold.

"Oh yeah," Diamond Gold answered. "I'm ready to head back."

"Then let's go," Apple Bloom said.

The six foals walked out of Zecora's hut.

"Thanks, Zecora," they all said in unison.

As they began heading back, Silver Spoon turned to Diamond Gold.

"Are you sure about this?" she asked her.

"I'm sure," Diamond Gold answered. "I feel that this is who I am and I want to learn from the perspectives from both fillies and colts."

"I understand," Silver Spoon responded. "By the way, who are you going to invite to your party?"

"I'm inviting the entire class," Diamond Gold answered. "I want everypony to be included, no matter who or what they are. When I get back home, I'm going to ask my parents about this to have a house party tomorrow at 2:00 PM."

"I'm so happy for you," Sweetie Belle said happily. "You've really improved with your behavior."

"Thanks, Sweetie Belle," Diamond Gold responded. "I'm glad to have friends like you."

Within a few minutes, the six foals were out of the Everfree Forest, where Filthy and Spoiled Rich were waiting for them. Upon seeing their son, they smiled.

"I see you wanted to stay as a prince, sweetie," Filthy Rich said.

"Well we're happy for you," Spoiled Rich said. "I'm glad that you made a choice on your life. Regardless of who you are, we still love you."

Filthy and Spoiled Rich both gave Diamond Gold a hug.

"Thanks, Mommy and Daddy," he told them. "By the way, I was wondering if I could throw a house party for the entire class."

Her parents thought for a moment as they ended the hug and then smiled.

"Of course, Diamond Gold," Filthy Rich responded. "If that's what you want us to call you, that is.

"That's fine," Diamond Gold said. "I'm still a colt anyway.

"Well we're happy to make you happy," Spoiled Rich said.

"Now then, let's get those invites out," Diamond Tiara said. He turned to her friends. "See you tomorrow, everypony!"

With that said, Diamond Gold walked back home with her parents. The five other foals then began walking home once Diamond Gold and her parents were out of sight.

"I'm so glad that Diamond Gold made his choice," Silver Spoon said.

"Hey, I'm glad for him too," Spike said. "I think that he's a great friend, regardless of what gender he wants to be.

"Well I'm glad we're all friends now," Apple Bloom said.

"Well isn't friendship magic?" Sweetie Belle asked.

"Of course it is," Scootaloo said. "Friendship is made by our bond which is magic that is made by all of us."

"Agreed," Apple Bloom said. "Now then, let's head home. We've got a big day tomorrow."

"You got it," Spike said. "By the way, I have one question to ask before we part. I know that I was once a dragon, but I'm now a pony. Since I don't have a cutie mark yet and am friends with all of you, is it possible to fit one more crusader in your group?"

"Can I join too?" Silver Spoon asked. "I know that I already have a cutie mark, but I want to help all of you."

"Of course you can, you two," Apple Bloom answered. "You can join us. We'll have a ceremony to have both of you entered tomorrow morning."

"Alright," Spike said. "Well girls, I got to go now. Mom is expecting me home in ten minutes."

"I have to go too," Sweetie Belle said.

"So do I," Scootaloo said.

"Me too," Silver Spoon said.

"Okay, see you tomorrow, everypony," Apple Bloom said.

With their conversation complete, the six foals went their separate ways.

* * * *

Diamond Gold sat on his bed. As he watched the moonrise from her window, he smiled.

I'm glad that I got to decide what I want to be, he thought. Maybe one day, I'll ask Zecora to change me back into a filly. But even if she can't change back, I wouldn't mind. As long as I have friends, life is fun.

A minute later, he heard his mother calling him from downstairs.

"Dinner time!" she called out.

"Coming, Mother!" Diamond Gold answered, as he trotted downstairs.

This may be the end of one adventure, he thought. But I believe that another one will happen very soon.

Epilogue

Dear Princess Celestia,

Today, I learned about tolerating others and being yourself. When I first got turned into a colt, I was scared beyond belief. But then I made a lot of friends at school and learned that it doesn't matter who or what you are. Thanks to my new friends, I have become a much better pony. When the time came, I was initially hesitant to change back. But in the end, I decided to do so because I have learned that being a filly is what I am and what I want to be. I'm glad that I learned how to be a better pony and I hope to continue bettering myself, as well as others.

Warmest Regards,

Diamond Tiara

Diamond Tiara sat on her bed and smiled, as she finished writing the letter and tied it using a ribbon. She then turned to Spike.

"Hey Spike," she said. "Even though you're not a dragon anymore, can you still send this letter?"

"Of course, Diamond Tiara," Spike answered. "My mom taught me how to by using my horn."

"Are you sure it will work?" Diamond Tiara asked, feeling a bit worried.

"Of course it will," Spike answered. "I tested it on one yesterday and another one was sent to Celestia via teleportation on my mom's desk within about five minutes stating that it worked."

"Cool," Diamond Tiara responded.

Using his horn, he made the letter disappear.

"Now come on," Spike said. "We have a party to attend to outside."

With that said, the two foals ran downstairs and out to the back patio, where they enjoyed the party with all of the other students from their class. Diamond Tiara was happy to be whom she was and and felt ready to take on any future adventures that she would encounter, now that she had become a better pony and had a nice family and many friends that were looking out for her.

Alternate Epilogue

Dear Princess Celestia,

Today, I learned about tolerating others and being yourself. When I first got turned into a colt, I was scared beyond belief. But then I made a lot of friends at school and learned that it doesn't matter who or what you are. Thanks to my new friends, I have become a much better pony. In the end, I decided to stay as a colt because I want to continue trying out what I had become. I'm glad that I learned how to be a better pony and I hope to continue bettering myself, as well as others.

Warmest Regards,

Diamond Gold

Diamond Gold sat on his bed and smiled, as he finished writing the letter and tied it using a ribbon. He then turned to Spike.

"Hey Spike," he said. "Even though you're not a dragon anymore, can you still send this letter?"

"Of course, Diamond Gold," Spike answered. "My mom taught me how to by using my horn."

"Are you sure it will work?" Diamond Gold asked, feeling a bit worried.

"Of course it will," Spike answered. "I tested it on one yesterday and another one was sent to Celestia via teleportation on my mom's desk within about five minutes stating that it worked."

"Cool," Diamond Gold responded.

Using his horn, he made the letter disappear.

"Now come on," Spike said. "We have a party to attend to outside."

With that said, the two foals ran downstairs and out to the back patio, where they enjoyed the party with all of the other students from their class. Diamond Gold was happy to be whom he was and and felt ready to take on any future adventures that he would encountered, now that he had become a better pony and had a nice family and many friends that were looking out for him.