Part 1: Dear Pinkie Pie...

Dear Pinkie Pie,

I want to tell you how I feel, but I don't even know.

I could tell you everything I admire, but I had to admit it to myself before I could even make an effort to tell you.

So, here it is.

I like you. I like your singing, I like your laugh, I like your smile, I like your voice, and I like...your mane.

You make my day, and make me laugh.

Maud

Starlight galloped through the streets of Ponyville quickly. She wasn't sure why. She had her own schedule, she could send Pinkie the letter whenever she wanted. Maybe she was worried Maud might be out somewhere? Or maybe it's just that this was her first priority. She needed Maud right now. More than ever. Not just to be advice. But for information! She didn't know the way by heart, but she helped Maud find it, so her memory was still intact on the underground location. She was please when she saw she was running down a familiar cave. And that it eventually lead to an entrance. Practically bursting through the door, Starlight caught glimpse of Maud and darted towards her.

"Maud I-" As soon as she got hold of Pinkie Pie's sister however, she realized she had no idea what to say. there were a few awkward minutes of blinking and silence before Maud spoke.

"You're hear to tell me something about Pinkie Pie." Starlight practically felt a hole being born in her chest.

"Wh-what?! How did you-"

"Your panicked expression says most of it. We are friends Starlight- but for you to have a look like that only means if something important happened to Pinkie Pie. Is she alright?" Starlight shook her head, baffled.

"Wha- uh, yeah..no! She's fine! I mean, this is about her but...she's...fine." Maud turned around nodding.

"What's wrong."

"Uhh...I'm afraid to ask."

"Why."

"Because you're her sister and I'm scared you might get really mad at me."

"I'm not Limestone." Maud barely made a smirk. "I'm your friend." Starlight shrugged. She had no idea who Limestone was, but she didn't care to find out.

"I need...advice."

"On." Maud sat quietly waiting for Starlight to respond, pouring some purple colored tea. Starlight lifted the cup to her lips, it tasted like a strange combination of lemons and grape. To her surprise, it somehow managed to taste good. She sighed before speaking.

"Pinkie Pie."

"But why would you- oh." For the first time, Starlight think she saw Maud genuinely shocked as the earth pony's eyes widened. "Ooohhh...." To Starlight's fear- Maud softly smiled.

"I uh-I'm-yeah."

"Indeed, Starlight. So, I figure if you're coming to me almost three hours to sunset, you've already spoken to your other friends."

"Yes. One actually suggested I talk to you. You should've been the first one i went to, I'm sorry."

"There's no reason to apologize, but what kind of advice do you need for Pinkie Pie."

"Just...her. In general. I know nothing about her, like, at all."

"Wouldn't other ponies consider this cheating?" Starlight titled her head in confusion.

"What do you mean?"

"Well, usually, when a pony likes another pony...they find out themselves what they like. Not go behind their back and ask their sister." Starlight's entire face grew red.

"I um..."

"But I'll tell you what I think you need to know."

"Hmm?" Starlight tilted her head again.

"I'll give you advice, but no information." Starlight slumped her shoulders. What did she mean?

"But why?"

"I just said. Ponies must find out themselves. Something I would tell her is that she makes you happy."

"That's it?"

"That's it."

"Really?"

"Why? Is it not true?"

"It is but-"

"But what?" Starlight couldn't find the words in her vocabulary to express how disappointed she was.

"I don't know...?"

"As Pinkie's sister- I'm telling you. Those words have more meaning behind them to her than your whole life ever will." Starlight softly gasped, touching her fluffed up chest with her hoof.

"Wow, no offense or what." Maud shook her head,

"No, I offended you on purpose. However, you should get back soon. You know the post office closes at Midnight. If you want to add to your speech, or whatever you have planned along with my advice... you better hurry."

"I will. But Maud?"

"Yes?"

"There's nothing else you can tell me?"

"Well, there is something. Two things actually."

"Yes?"

"Pour your soul. All your emotions. Your feelings. Pinkie doesn't like it when some pony hides their true colors just to make her or some pony else happy. It extremely bothers her." Starlight exhaled, leaving her cup on Maud's small coffee table.

"Good to know. What about the second?"

"The second?" Maud smiled. She could only yawn before taking her time to get hr bed-wear on. Slowing marching up the stairs, she glanced back at her unicorn friend. Starlight eagerly awaited this next important piece of advice.

"The second? It isn't so much advice as a suggestion. If you're planning on a letter- stickers. Stickers and drawings. Lots of them. I've learned over the years she'll respond to any letter if it looks cute and fun to open. So make your letter look like that." Her gaze sudden turned serious. "And sound like that." The beautiful flowers of the night rushed over the daylight ones. Starlight groaned tiredly. It'd been a long day. She decided she would write it out, and finally take it to the post office. She slowly walked back to the castle. On her way she had the option of teleporting the scroll to her at that second, writing down what Maud said, and could take it to the office. But decided she could use the extra walk. For thinking. She slammed open the castle doors grumpily. She decided it'd be better perhaps to finish it in the morning. A good night sleep to think on everything...after writing out what Maud had said of course. Scribbling down the words, she quickly jumped under the covers, closing her eyes and happily falling asleep.