Misty quietly giggled to herself as she watched one of Pipp’s latest livestreams, she didn’t realise just how entertaining these ponies actually were! When she had hung out with Sugar Moonlight and the rest of the Filly Four she was as bored as ever, but with this friend group it seemed like they actually included everypony in their activities. They even remembered each other's names, which is more than what Misty got.

Pipp was now showing Sunny on the screen and Misty gave a slight sad smile. She did feel a little guilty about how she and the other ponies had treated her when she was an alicorn, but it was all for the greater good for Opaline’s plan. Misty just wished there was a nicer way to do things rather than make Sunny believe nopony actually cared about her regular self.

She decided not to dwell on her day with the Filly Four and instead wanted to enjoy what little time she had to herself before Opaline came in yelling at her about some new evil plot on how to get the magic back. It was so tiring. Misty knew that Opaline couldn’t leave the castle, but surely there was another way other than the blue pony always having to be the punching bag, right?

Sighing, she looked at her flank and frowned for a moment before taking another breath. No. It will be worth it, whatever the next mission, Misty was sure it would earn her the long awaited cutie mark she wanted so badly.

“MISTY!” Misty yelped and dropped her phone onto the floor in shock. No matter how many times Opaline would yell for her, it would still startle her most times.

“Coming Opaline!” Misty replied back. She hurriedly picked up her phone and put it below her pillow and trotted out of her lonely room.

Entering the throne room, Misty had an awkward smile on her face as she was ready for the next mission. Opaline rolled her eyes as she heard Misty coming and her mean streak continued. “Ugh do you have to trot so loudly? All of Equestria can hear you coming!” She scowled.

“Sorry Opaline.” Replied the now timid Misty. Yet another thing that she had done wrong. She didn’t even know trotting too loudly was a thing!

“Whatever. Now listen. I have a new plan for how we can get Starscout on our side and her friends out of our way.” The alicorn smugly grinned, this was the perfect plan in her eyes, but only if Misty didn’t find a way to mess up like she always did.

“Oh?” Misty wondered, she hoped it didn’t involve as many ponies as the previous mission. She had gotten so much anxiety that day.

Opaline gestured for Misty to follow her to the centre of the room, to spy on the mane 5, specifically on Sunny, who was currently in her earth pony form. “In my study I have found a spell that should work perfectly, only problem is that you need to make it and-”

“I NEED TO WHAT?”

“MISTY! What have I said about interrupting me? Ever since you were a filly I have told you not to!” Opaline gave Misty a stern and scary look. Misty cowered.

“Sorry sorry… continue! So... uhm.. A spell?”

“A love spell-”

“A LOVE SPELL?”

“MISTY I SWEAR TO CELESTIA STOP INTERRUPTING!” Opaline now screamed as Misty forgot the previous comment about no interruptions. Misty only nodded, her face covered in confusion. Opaline took a breath then continued speaking, this time in a much calmer manner. “Yes, a love spell. Your job is to, what is it that the kids say these days… ‘Swoon’ the mare.” Misty frowned. Firstly because nopony even says that, secondly because she had to make Sunny fall in love with her!

“Doesn’t this seem a little.. Uhm…. not…” Misty struggled to get her words out. To say she was uncomfortable with this idea was an understatement. She knew better than to reject Opalines orders though. She did take her in and raise her when she was a filly.

“Spit it out Misty”

“Nevermind…” She frowned. No point in arguing. It was either this, or something much worse knowing Opaline. “You said I have to make the spell?”

“Yes. I will supervise to make sure it is done correctly though, so no getting any ideas!”

“Why can’t you?” Misty asked, then backtracked in a panic. “Only because you’re so great and powerful of course! I mean, I’m sure you could do it so much better than me!” She awkwardly laughed.

“The spell requires one tear of ‘Pony sadness’ or whatever that is meant to mean. I don’t cry, so I figured you could just think of dead puppies or something and that’ll be sorted.” Opaline said ever so casually.

Dead puppies would definitely make her sad. What a cruel thing to say. Misty thought to herself.

“Come now!” Misty swiftly followed Opaline to her study; a place where she usually wasn’t allowed. The unicorn tried not to show the panic that was brewing up inside her as the pair reached the book containing the spell. “Go on then, I shall be over here with Gertrude!” Said Opaline as she picked up her favourite mane brush.

Misty sighed. “Okay Misty you can do this.” Flipping through the pages she found the start of the spell. Oh! She had to make cookies? Misty looked towards Opaline, who was practically possessed by the reflection of herself, then back at the book. It looked like she had to put the spell in the cookies, and whoever ate them would fall in love with the first pony they saw. Easy enough right? Misty gulped.

The mare managed to get through the baking aspect with minimal issue. She had now relocated to the castle kitchen below and was now at the magical items. The first few were easy, just some random potions or items Opaline had stored. Now the final part, a tear of sadness. “Come on.. Just cry Misty!” She whispered to herself.

She began to think back to when she was a filly; specifically the day she met Opaline. That was her earliest memory. She remembered nothing about her life before, who she was, if she was someone’s child or if she was truly alone. She vaguely remembered The first night she spent at the castle. After sleeping at a new place for the first time she was terrified. When she went to wake Opaline for comfort, the only response she got was screams. Screams of anger. That was the night everything changed for Misty, and the way things would be. She soon learned to never wake the Alicorn.

Before she even realised it, a few tears slid down Misty’s cheek. “At least this time I won’t get punished for crying.” She said in a hushed tone while finishing the cookies. All that was left now was to bake and hopefully not burn them.

Tomorrow was the day Sunny Starscout would fall in love with her, and Misty was terrified.

Author's Note

So this is my first story on here! Misty x Sunny. Hope you like it, feedback is appreciated! Don't worry, the next chapters will be longer. This was mainly just to set things up.