A Blooming Hope

“Who I really am?” I asked.

“Who you really are.” She responded, “I see more than just a Royal Gaurd in you Willow Bloom!”

“I guess we could try.”

“Sorry I took so long!” Saffron said, dotting in between us, “I got a little caught up in the kitchen, I’ll give you a minute to make your selection.”

***

Cella and I stepped out of the restaurant, waving goodbye as we left.

“Alright! We’re taking a trip to Ponyville!” Cella announced.

“Right now? I have to work!”

“I’ve already sent Lumius with a letter stating that you are taking a break day.”

“You what!?”

“It’s okay, we’re gonna figure this out, and if being a guard is what you’re truly made for then you can go back tomorrow.”

I sighed, “if you say so.”

“I do say so! Let’s go!”

***

We boarded the train and sat down.

“So what are we gonna do first?” I asked.

“We’re gonna visit the Cutie Mark Crusaders, they’re gonna help you figure out your purpose!”

“Okay.”

“They’re really good at helping ponies in need, I’m certain that if anypony can help you, it’ll be them!”

“I trust your judgement Cella.”

“Good!” She smiled, as the train began to chug forward.

***

Three hours later we arrived at the station, we stepped off the train and Cella looked around smiling.

“Oh it’s good to be home!” She said with a happy sigh.

“Yeah,” I said, this being the first time back in a while for me as well.

“Let’s get going, the CMCs are gonna need as much time as possible if they are gonna help you out!” Cella said, trotting in the direction of Sweet Apple Acres.

“Alright!” I said, following her.

We soon arrived at the Cutie Mark Clubhouse, and walked up to the door, giving a couple knocks.

“Who is it?” Scootaloo called from inside.

“Willow Bloom and Cella Strings!” Cella replied.

“Oh!” Scootaloo scrambled to the door and opened it, “What brings you two here?”

“Willow Bloom needs help, she doesn’t know what her true talent is, and that scar of hers sure isn’t going to tell her,” Cella answered.

“Oh! Okay then,” Scoots said turning around to her fellow Crusaders, “CRUSADERS! We have an emergency!”

“What’s the matter?” Sweetie Bell asked.

“Willow Bloom needs help figuring out her special talent!” Scootaloo responded.

“That shouldn’t be too hard,” Apple Bloom said, trotting over to join Scoots.

“It will be.” I said with a sigh.

“Not for us!” The Crusaders said in harmony.

Bum ba da bum bum
bum ba da bum bum
Willow Bloom we’re here to help you out in any way we can!
It may seem impossible but the Crusaders have a plan!
Just follow our lead and we promise you we will succeed!
Help you find your place within our land!

The world around me used to feel so unknown.
Didn’t think I’d find a place that I could call my own
But now that your all here I finally have a home
No longer do I have to feel alone!

Cause you’ll find your place!
Even without your mark,
You will be okay!
And now it’s time we start!
To get together and start a spark,
And now a journey on which we must embark!

We’re gonna have to try it all
But you are not alone!
We’re here to help you if you fall
So you can make it all your own!

Cause you’ll find your place!
Even without your mark,
You will be okay!
And now it’s time we start!
To get together and start a spark,
And now a journey to find your cutie mark

It’s time!
It’s time!
To rise!
And shine!
The light!
Your mark in sight!
It…
Is…
Tiiiiiiime!

“You really think you can help me?” I asked.

“For sure!” Scootaloo responded.

“Yeah! I mean, it can’t be that hard, we helped a Griffin find her purpose, of me can do that we can do anything!” Apple Bloom said.

“If you say so,” I said, gently rubbing my hoof across the ground.

“Alright! A chart is always a good place to start.” Sweetie Belle chimes in, “We can keep out anything you can’t physically do or have already tried, so what things fit those categories Willow?”

“Well, I can’t fly very well, I already tried that, and I can’t run, or pull heavy objects or carts. Oh! And I guess we can count out animal training, cause ya know, Lumius. And guarding. Cause that’s my job and I haven’t gotten a Cutie Mark yet.”

“Alright then, we have a bunch of other things you can try. And remember, though we hope you try everything, if you are too nervous to do something you don’t have to do it, just tell us you don’t want to and we’ll move on,” Scootaloo said.

“If you say so…”