Not all of us are monsters. Changeling of two lands.

My dreams swirled with nightmares of Celestia sending me into the deepest, darkest dungeon, and severing my horn and wings…

Suddenly dawns rays hit my face and I awoke. The whistle of the train blew and I stood up on tired legs, my mind still fixed on Celestia and her punishing me. Those thoughts were cast aside when the train door squeaked open, and I walked into the cool morning air.

“Is this Ponyville?” I murmured half to myself, “it looks a lot better than I expected!”

The six ponies I met at Canterlot were there giving me gracious smiles.

“Well, hello changel…” Rarity said, but stopped as ponies turned and watched her with frightened faces, then corrected herself, “I… mean… did you change your hair style?”

“Thanks for noticing Rarity!” I said just as eagerly as her, “I cut my tail and mane a bit shorter.”

“I hope you find yourself at home here.” Twilight said kindly.

“Thanks Twilight.” I smiled.

We began to trot into town, but Rainbowdash whispered something to Twilight, I couldn’t hear it but I knew it was something along the lines of, ‘Are you sure she should be here, ’cos remember, it- I mean she- is a changeling!”

“Um… I hope you can find some good friends…” Fluttershy began, but was interrupted by Applejack.

“Were your friends, remember that sugar cube.” She said kindly.

“Oh dear! I’m late for my animals, sorry, I have to go girls!” Fluttershy said then flew off.

“Hope you have an awesome time here.” Rainbowdash added, and then she whispered into my ear, “So much as try to take our emotions and I’ll kick to you back to the hole you crawled out of!”

“Oh, err… Cloudsdale has me on weather patrol, gota’ go!” and with that, Rainbow flew off into the light blue sky.

We soon approached the library, and we entered the large doors. My eyes grew wide as I looked at all the books. I took out one book named ‘Changelings, what you should know’. I tried to put it back, but Twilights magic took it out my hooves.

“Aha!” she said, “Here it is!”

“Are ya sure ya’ll be able to keep her under control, Twilight?” Applejack asked curiously.

“It’s ok, I’ll keep her under control for sure, plus, if she dose try anything, I can just call you guys and tell you to bring the elements with you.” spoke Twilight with a determined tone.

“Ok, Twili, you know where I’ll be, burrowing though cakes, as usual!” grinned Pinkie pie.

After they left, Twilight asked if I wanted anything.

“Thank you Twilight, but not really.” I said kindly.

“Ok.” Twilight replied, “Spike, can you fetch me my changeling notes please!”

Moments later the baby dragon appeared with bundles of notes in his claws. Twilight’s magic aura surrounded the notes and they lifted into the air and she laid them neatly on the table.

“Well, well, well, this is our ‘guest’.” Spike spoke hesitantly with his claws on his hips.

“Spike, be nice, she has been though a lot!” Twilight spoke loudly.

I yawned as I fought sleep as nightfall came.

“Come with me, I’ll show you your bed.” Twilight said kindly.

“Thank you, Twilight!” I replied gratefully.

Twilight smiles and we approached a small bed.

“If you need anything, don’t hesitate to ask!” Twilight told me.

I yawned again and curled up on the bed, and I revised the day. It was just as long as other days, but this day felt the longest yet.

I closed my eyes and drifted off into a deep, comfortable sleep…