My Little Pony: When Friendship Shimmers

“You think your what now?” Spoiled Rich asked.

“I think I have a crush on Apple Bloom. Standing up for me like that…guess it effected me in a way. I won’t try anything yet though. I want to be sure of my feelings before acting on them. Just thought I’d ask if it is okay for me to be attracted to a mare.” Diamond Tiara said. Spoiled Rich bit her lip.

“While I would prefer you fall in love with a colt; I am not against you falling in love with a filly that stood up for you. So I will allow you to collect your feelings. I hope that when you are both old enough, magic research can allow for two mares to have kids.” Spoiled Rich said.

“What’s this about magic for mares to have kids?” Sunset asked, coming in. After becoming friends with Apple Bloom, Sunset agreed to at least make sure Diamond made more friends before doing any help with the filly’s cutie mark.

“Oh just…my daughter thinks she may be in love with another filly.” Spoiled Rich said.

“Ah. Well your daughter would have no problems when the two are old enough; magic to combine the DNA of two mares to impregnate one of them with a child is already there. It’s just…only in it’s infancy right now. Right now, the best way for two mares to have a child is by Celestia using a special ritual to create one. But I’m sure by the time your daughter is old enough, the magic process will be much more developed.” Sunset said.

“That’s good.” Spoiled Rich said. Diamond Tiara smiled.

“I’m going to go see what Apple Bloom is…” Diamond Tiara said before said filly rushed in.

“We got a problem, Diamond: Silver Platter decided to host his cutecenara tomorrow!” Apple Bloom said.

“He’s going to try and show off and bully a bunch of the kids there…” Spoiled Rich said.

“How bad is that guy?” Sunset said.

“Really, really bad. He pick on everyone at school. Everyone but Silver Spoon.” Apple Bloom said. “It’s because one day, Silver Platter got sick, and couldn’t go to school for a few days. During that time, Silver Spoon decided to take up the role of bully, and as if to thank her, Silver Platter decided to become her Coltfriend.” She explained.

“Even other ponies with a cutie mark?” Sunset asked. Everyone else in the room nodded. “What’s his problem?!” Sunset asked.

“Apple Bloom…should we go?” Diamond Tiara asked.

“We gotta defend those that are there.” Apple Bloom said.

“I agree.” Diamond Tiara said. “I have had enough of that jerk as it is. And this time, I won’t face him alone.” She added.

“Yer darn tootin’.” Apple Bloom said.

“Give him a piece of my mind too.” Spoiled Rich said.

“Me and Twilight will be there too. If he really is as bad as you say he is, we will write a report back to Celestia about it.” Sunset said.

Diamond smiled. She could do this.

Sunday arrived soon enough. Diamond Tiara was outside sugarcube corner with Apple Bloom psyching herself up.

“You gonna be okay?” Apple Bloom asked.

“Yeah; yeah let’s do this thing!” Diamond Tiara said. The two fillies soon walked right inside the place. No disguises, because they were going to get Silver Platter to back off.

Of course everyone looked at the two newcomers.

“Funny…I don’t remember sending either of you blank flanks an invite.” Silver Platter said. “No invite means no party. Now get out.” He added.

“How about we stay instead?” Diamond Tiara asked.

“My party, my rules.” Silver Platter said.

“Now you listen here--” Apple Bloom started.

“No you listen: My party, my rules. Last chance to leave of your own free will.” Silver Platter warned.

“No.” Diamond Tiara said. “This is a party.” She added.

“My party, my rules.” Silver Platter then tapped his hooves twice. But no one came. “Excuse me, miss Pinkie Pie, I believe I said these two are leaving.” Silver Platter said.

“Yeah and I’m the one in charge of security. You need to let them stay.” Pinkie Pie said.

“May I remind you that my mother donates a hefty amount to sugarcube corner every year. If that money were to mysteriously stop coming, you’d be out of a job.” Silver Platter said. “So I won’t ask you again: Kick these two out.” He commanded.

“How about we leave then too?” A female voice said. Out from the nearby table came Sweetie Belle and a Pegasus filly

“Now now…you two have invited. You can stay.” Silver Platter said.

“No. We’re leaving with them, or they are staying. Take your pick.” Sweetie Belle said.

“Yeah.” The Pegasus filly said.

“Why I…I don’t believe this! Come on Silver Spoon…” Silver Platter then went upstairs with Silver Spook right behind him who glared at the foursome before fully going upstairs.

“Thanks for the assist.” Diamond Tiara said.

“Nothing to it. I’m Scootaloo by the way.” The Pegasus filly said.

“And I’m Sweetie Belle.” Sweetie Belle said. “Seems neither of you have cutie marks.” She added.

“Eenope. Not us.” Apple Bloom said. Then Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle revealed they didn’t have cutie marks either.

“Whoa; I didn’t think there were others besides me and Apple Bloom.” Diamond Tiara admitted.

“We thought we were the only two as well.” Scootaloo said. Spoiled Rich approached the foursome.

“Thank you both so much…” Spoiled Rich said to the two new fillies. “You stood up for my daughter and her new friend. I thank you.” Spoiled Rich said.

“It was nothing.” Sweetie Belle said.

“So you two wanna hang out with us from now on?” Apple Bloom asked.

“Sounds like a plan! We can even make a group out of it!” Diamond Tiara said.

“I’m liking this idea.” Scootaloo said.

“What about a name? Maybe the Cutie Mark Four?” Sweetie Belle asked.

“Or maybe the Talent Finders; that one fits us.” Diamond Tiara said.

“Ah got a better idea: The Cutie Mark Crusaders!” Apple Bloom said. All the others agreed and the four fillies hoof bumped each other.

Sunset and Twilight both looked at each other and nodded.

Dear Princess Celestia,

You may find it odd that both of us are writing this friendship report but honestly after seeing such a coming of friendship between not just two, but four ponies from different walks of life, we had to write this one together.

Twilight: Today we had both learned that no matter what, friendship will find a way. Sunset was right before: Sometimes all it takes to be someone’s friend is to stand up for someone else, and today both Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo stood against Silver Platter for Diamond Tiara and Apple Bloom’s sake. The four fillies are now good friends.

Sunset: And the funny thing is, none of them have cutie marks yet. I’m sure the four of them combined will find their cutie marks together. It just goes to show that what you think will set you apart can bring you closer together.

Your faithful Students, Twilight Sparkle and Sunset Shimmer.

Sunset P.S.: By the way, was wondering if you could figure out something: Apparently there’s someone my brother called Glim-Glam back at my home. Think you can spare a guard or two to look into that for me? Thanks.