My Past Is Complicated

“Hey Sunset,” Vinyl nudged me as we trotted through the town and followed the fillies. They knew the town better then and us and apparently knew where Diamond preferred to go.

“Yeah V?” I asked as we peeked around the corner of a house.

“About what me and Tavi saw the other night. You and Derpy a thing now?” Vinyl asked curiously. I quickly glanced around cast a spell, making a bubble around us. “Uh what the hell is this?”

“Only us can hear what goes on here. Nobody else can hear outside the bubble. Privacy reasons,” I explained.

“Oh gotcha.”

“So after we accidentally used your guys room to have a makeout session, we returned our room. We were so embarrassed we didn’t talk the entire way. I never really thought about her that way mainly because I wasn’t in the right mindset ya know? I was suicidal and depressed and wasn’t in the right place to even be thinking about dating. But now I’m noticing all the little things about her that I like.”

“Being in the right mindset is a very good think to have before you start dating anyone.”

“I totally agree. But I mean we are dating now right? I mean I kissed her back. That does mean we are dating, doesn’t it?” I asked the unicorn in front of me.

“Well did you ask her?” Vinyl asked pointedly. In the background, I could vaguely make out Diamond talking to some older mare and based on the expression on Diamond Tiaras face, it wasn’t a friendly conversation. “Just because you kissed her back and for a good five minutes doesn’t mean you are dating really. Either she has to ask you out or you have to ask her. Assuming isn’t the best course of action.”

“You’re right,” I sighed.

“Surprised you didn’t see the signs that she liked you. She wasn’t being very subtle about it.” I raised an eyebrow and looked at her.

“Did she tell you she liked me?” I eagerly asked.

“Well no. She only told Lyra most likely because they are the oldest friends of the group. It was obvious she is into you though,” Vinyl admitted. She adjusted her purple glasses and stared at me with her red eyes.

“Well it’s obvious now. She kissed me.”

“Then jump for it. We all support it. And I’m sure Cheerilee would too. She’s probably seen the signs herself. She loves Derpy already. She’s one of her favorite students after all along with you.”

“Fair point. I’ll talk to her,” I sighed as I canceled my spell. “What we miss?”

“Not much,” Lyra glanced over at us.

“It’s bad enough you lost to that transplant from Trottingham but imagine if you lost to one of those blank flanks,” the older mare waved to some ponies walking past. “As a rich pony, you must always think of your social standing. That starts here in Ponyville and spreads throughout Equestria. Don’t ever forget that Diamond Tiara. Ever!” We all stared in shock and various levels of anger as Diamond Flinched

“Well now I know where it comes from,” I grumbled. “I’m going to go say something to her.”

“Listen here Spoiled Rich, you bucking entitled arrogant whore!” Equestrian Bon Bon stormed up to the two.

“Ya know what, I think she has it covered,” I gulped.

“Wow Bon Bon,” Lyra glanced at her girlfriend. “Your counterpart has a mouth on her.” Earth Bon Bon turned a bright shade of red.

“Apparently she does.”

“So you three just sit here all day and find out different ways to get your cutie mark?” Diamond asked as she stared at the posters on the wall.

“Well yeah,” Apple Bloom agreed as Diamond turned around.

“You three are really lucky,” Diamond admitted.

“We are?” They asked in shock in unison.

“Well yeah. You get to explore all these options before you’re stuck with something you don’t understand,” Diamond explained as she looked at her own flank.

“But you’ve done that right?” Apple Bloom asked. We were spread out across the small clubhouse. With a bunch of mares, it made the once large tree house seem small. So I may or may not have used my magic to temporarily expand it.

“Oh but of course. Because I’m not at all confused about who I’m meant to be or what my role because I already got a cutie that’s already on my flank!”

“Uh are ya sure about that?” Apple Bloom asked and I let out a snicker.

“Well that’s a weird question to ask,” Diamond scoffed.

“What was that face?” Lyra whispered.

“Why are we even here?” Diamond asked.

“Well we heard you yesterday and figured you wanted some company after your mom yelled at you and you lost your best friend,” Sweetie Belle explained.

“Were you trying to get your cutie mark in spying? Is that on your little chart?” Diamond demanded.

“No! We were just worried about you,” Scootaloo answered.

“Really?” Diamond asked with a startled expression.

“Cutie Mark Crusaders! I need your help again!” Pipsqueak shouted as he knocked on the door. Diamond rolled her eyes with a sigh as Sweetie Belle opened the door.

“What’s up Pip?” Apple Bloom asked curiously.

“I went to the school board for the new playground equipment but there isn’t enough money. So I went home but there wasn’t nearly enough in my little piggy!” He shook a piggy bank and some random items fell out. I think that was a bubble gum wrapper but I’m not sure.

“Aww he’s adorable,” Bon Bon muttered.

“Don’t worry Pip!” Sweetie placed a hoof on his back. “We will go to the school and figure it out for you!”

“Oh I have it all figured out. Our new president will get kicked out of office and I will get reinstated!” Diamond Tiara grinned as she jumped out of the treehouse.

“Oh here we go,” Lyra muttered.

“Where is she going?” Scootaloo asked.

“Where do ya think?” Apple Bloom demanded as the two started chasing after her.

“Wait! I’m coming too!” Sweetie Belle shouted. I gave a sigh and looked at the others.

“We should probably follow them.”

“Cutie Mark Crusaders, get out of my way. Those ponies need to know the truth and they’ll hear it from me.”

“Wow there’s a lot of singing today,” Vinyl muttered as we trotted after them. Being grown up ponies had it’s benefits and we could just walk to keep up with them.

“Stop Diamond Tiara, this is not the way
You know you’re better than this hostility.”

“You don’t even know me at all don’t understand the meaning of my fall. What my family would think if I ever fail at anything. I’m a diamond that means you’ll never break, no matter what be the cost of the path I take. Whatever I have to do to win in the end!”

“Stop, this is not the answer. Wait, and it’s plainly seen. Listen, you can redeem yourself. But by helping others, not by being mean. We know you want friends who admire you. You want to be the star with all the power too. But there’s a better way, there’s a better way. There’s so much more still left to learn about yourself. See the light that shines in you. We know you can be somepony else, you can stop right now and try another start. You’ll finally free yourself from the dark. And see the light, and see the light of your cutie mark.”

“How can they run backwards? That’s impressive as hell!” Lyra exclaimed. “Here let me try!” She spun around and started galloping backwards before tripping and falling on her face. “Woah!”

“Maybe you will get it later,” Bon Bon chuckled.

“Everypony, I have an announcement!” We all watched as the four fillies approached the crowd near Pipsqueak. This wasn’t going to end well I had a feeling.