ExplosionMare

Aww thanks, how cute!

Oh Not sure how I didn’t see that before…

Same here

*Sunset exits the portal* ”Whoah, heh! Still not accustomed to hooves. It’s weird since I spent more of my life as a pony rather than a human.” *Sunset wobbles to Twilight’s castle with the directions that were provided* “Hey, Twilight, hey Spike! It’s been forever! Pretty glad Starlight and Trixie decided to get married on a day the portal decided to open! So, what can I help with? Anything? Oh, right, I should probably introduce my plus one! Don’t be alarmed, but she’s the Twilight from the other world. Come on and say hello to everyone!”

Feeling kinda jittery from having too much sugar

Is it supposed to be a nerdy superhero?

I’m hung up on one little paragraph in my story, I think I’m just gonna rewrite it since everything I add to it isn’t satisfactory.

Feeling good at the moment but also lazy

Feeling good at the moment

@Courageous Thunder Dash @Firefighter Equine @Dynamo Pad @Frisk @Reality Check @Kronos the Revenant @Ragland Tiger Sparkly and Pencil, though surprised by the outcome of the tournament, were glad that Thundy was able to achieve getting his pure heart at last. It felt like something really good came out of this fight as opposed to the majority of them, which only stirred chaos. The two mares simply sat and listened for a while, absorbing their atmosphere. For once there was a semblance of peace, which made the two feel relaxed. Should I try to draw again? Pencil wondered. She felt somewhat inspired in this moment and did not want that to go to waste. Even though she still had a few doubts about herself, she was going to try something. She slowly pulled out a pencil from her saddlebag and brought it to the last page she worked on. Her focus suddenly shifted when Alhimar announced that he had to leave in a hurry. “Oh, you’re leaving?” Pencil asked with a sad expression. “Well, I understand. Family obligations are important and if you said you were gonna do something, it’s best not to back out of it.” As soon as those words came out of her mouth, she felt a twinge of irony as she thought about the many times she wanted to give up on her commission. “You are a very honorable zebra, Alhimar. May you continue to thrive in all that you do in your hometown. Perhaps someday Pencil and I can visit.” Sparkly told him with a friendly smile. Sparkly took a business card from him with a wing while Pencil held a car in her magic. Sparkly tucked it gently between her feathers while Pencil stored hers in a pocket on her saddlebag. She then took out her contacts book and began to scribble furiously. “Stand back a minute.” she told everyone nearby. With as much focus as she could muster, she pictured the black spiral notebook in her mind down to every last detail. She imagined the crisp white pages, the smooth black leather, and the shiny grey coils holding it all together. With a poof, an identical notebook appeared, only instead of multiple clients’ names, it only said “Pencil Pouch” and “Sparkly”. Sparkly didn’t have a book yet but Pencil would make her one later. “I mainly use this for commissions but it’s an effective method of contact, too. All you have to do is write my name on a page and then write your message. It’ll immediately show up in my book. Don’t worry about running out of pages, I included the instructions for a page duplication spell on the back.” Pencil told Alhimar as she passed him his copy. Once Alhimar left, Sparkly and Pencil were left with vials. Sparkly could sense that they had something to do with inner strength. She looked at Pencil calmly and said, “We should take them. I sense they will do great things for our hearts and our minds.” Pencil hesitantly reached out for her own vial. Before she drank it, she made a brief toast with Sparkly before she gently sipped the fluid. Within her and Sparkly shined great strength, creativity, and courage. “This potion has me thinking…” Pencil whispered. Sparkly leaned in carefully to listen better. “My client wanted me to show him something he’s never seen before, right? Something special and unique. I think…I’m beginning to realize what it is. It isn’t new worlds or advanced magic or anything like that at all. It’s all the unique friends I’ve made in this town. They’re not just unique as in species, they’re unique in personality, kindness, and compassion. I…think I know what to draw now.” Pencil continued to whisper. She felt a deep sense of calm she hadn’t felt in a while. No, not calm, but peace. Peace was beginning to develop in Pencil’s heart. She had not only solved her problem, but she realized why she came to Friendshire in the first place. “That’s wonderful, Pencil Pouch. Once you finish, I would love to see it before you send it off. I have a feeling it’s going to be one of your best commissions.” Sparkly whispered back. Pencil smiled at the compliment then quickly stood up. She cleared her throat to get everyone’s attention. She wasn’t very loud, so Sparkly also cleared her throat to make sure everyone heard. Looking around at everyone, Pencil took a quick deep breath before she made her announcement. “H-hey, there’s something I need to tell you guys. So, uh, the whole reason I was sent here was to make ‘a commission like never seen before’. I struggled for days to figure out what I was supposed to draw and I almost gave up entirely. However, now that I’ve thought of something, I know what I’m supposed to draw. Each one of you is so special and unique. I’m proud to call you all my friends. I think you guys are what my client was looking for all along. A unique set of friends from all over, united in one small town. Hehe, it’s a bit silly I didn’t come to this realization before, b-but I didn’t have much confidence in myself before. It’s thanks to ponies like Sparkly Green who helped me regain it. Now that I know what to draw, I must say that I’m no longer needed for. The deal was to find something to draw here then return to my hometown, Sire’s Hollow. I’m gonna miss you guys and I had a lot of fun here, but now it’s time for me to move on. Time to go back home.” she announced proudly. Pencil looked to everyone one last time then gave them a gentle wave goodbye. She hoisted her saddlebag onto her back then trotted away from the tournament, Sparkly following close behind. ———————————————————— “So, what’re you gonna do?” Pencil asked. “Why, join you in Sire’s Hollow, of course! I want to see your hometown and learn about your life. I also think a small place such as that one would benefit greatly from my knowledge on Earth.” Sparkly responded. “Really? That would be…great, actually! Ooh, you would love to meet all my friends! There’s also so many places there I wanna show you! My hometown may be old in some places but it’s slowly developing into something better, too. It’s a strange mix of things right now. It’s pretty fascinating to watch the town grow.” Pencil beamed. “I can’t wait to see it! Now, how are you coming along on that commission?” Sparkly asked. Pencil pulled out her sketchbook and showed what she had worked on so far. Only the line work was done but that was because she had to show a preview to her client first. Thankfully, he responded very positively, so Pencil could continue coloring later. Depicted were all the friends Pencil had met in Friendshire. In one corner, Samurai Equine, Kronos, and Thundy were decorated in their respective armors and forms, thrashing their weapons around and blinding their chunk of the picture in a bright light. On the roads in the background, Dynamo Pad and Bluebell were speeding along in a double-seated racecar, howling in joy while holding onto each other’s hooves. In the right hand corner were a closeup of Trilby Hatter and Elusive Facts. Trilby was waving his merchandise around while Elusive was holding a mic to her mouth, reporting on the latest news. Chelsea was flying up above, creating a floating stream with various aquatic life swimming through. Lastly were Pencil Pouch and Sparkly green, soaring above the clouds. If one looked closely enough, they could see the mint green powder trailing behind Sparkly, a symbol for shedding her false identity. “This is wonderful, Pencil, especially over here where we’re flying.” Sparkly commented, pointing to the place where her and Pencil were. “Hey, you know what would be an absolute joy? If you direct me, I could fly you to Sire’s Hollow on my back.” “F-fly?! I, I don’t know…I’m, um, kinda afraid of heights…” Pencil squeaked. “Do not be afraid, my friend. I won’t let a single thing happen to you, I promise.” Sparkly responded kindly, bending down so Pencil could hop on. Pencil gingerly climbed on Sparkly’s back, careful not to sit down too hard or fall off. Once she felt secure enough, she looked to Sparkly to signal her to start flying. With a determined expression, Sparkly hunched down and spread her wings. She galloped to gain spread before slowly, steadily, she prepared herself for takeoff. Pencil clung onto her for dear life, shutting her eyes tightly. Sparkly made sure to stay low to the ground and to fly at a slow pace so Pencil wouldn’t be so scared. Once Pencil was adjusted to the situation, she dared herself to open her eyes and look around. Okay, so this isn’t too bad! she reasoned. She allowed herself to feel the wind flow through her mane and breathed in the sharp, fresh air. Sparkly did the same and giggled as her indigio and silvery mane waved through the air like a flag. Her eyes lit up as she looked to the sky, feeling like she was the most free she could ever be. Pencil looked up and felt a serene since of clarity, realizing all her potential was laid out in front of her—she just had to seize it and make the most use of it possible. Both mares were at their peak, feeling higher than the distance they were flying in the air. At last, they had finally found themselves.

Are you any good at College Algebra? Might need some help with that later if you’re interested

They never have emojis that I want 😐 Take this for example: 😝 Why is there no “sticking out your tongue in disgust” one? 🤨 There is this: 🤮, but it’s pretty dramatic.

@Starforce @Ragland Tiger “W-well, I definitely see your point there. What I was thinking was, Alhimar, if someone was to go on this journey to fix a part of themselves and came up with nothing, then they would have spent so much time obsessing over something they could have just accepted. Of course, I’m sure this doesn’t account for all things like, let’s say, a terminal disease. I’m only hesitant in Bluebell’s case because while her stuttering is an unfortunate thing to have, it isn’t threatening her life.” Pencil responded to Alhimar, clarifying her stance. It seemed that he would keep to his opinions, however, especially since his were so similar to Sparkly’s. Pencil made no further comment but held to her own viewpoint. “Yes! You must seize what is meant for you and become your best self! That is the only true way to live. You mustn’t hold back or surrender to fear as it only holds you back from all you can be,” Sparkly responded to Alhimar’s statement with a fierce glow in her eyes. “Oh, I most definitely embrace my high level of intellect. I will never let anyone take it away from me, especially not after I have finally revealed my true self. I feel free, the freest I can ever feel. I can only continue to feel this way if I keep learning and growing stronger, but I will of course keep it in moderation as you said. I will do my upmost to keep Pencil Pouch protected. She is a good friend of mine and she still has much yet to learn. I also believe you have much to learn as well, and with our combined knowledge, we can do many good things so long as we continually give it our all.” @Courageous Thunder Dash @Kronos the Revenant Pencil and Sparkly were momentarily distracted by what could only be described as a divine transformation. A series of blinding white and red lights emitted from Thundy, surrounding him in calm but powerful pulses of magic. Sparkly could sense something stirring within his conscious. Pencil’s eyes darted around in fascination, soaking up the breathtaking colors that bathed the arena. Once the lights dissipated and Thundy was in a more clear view, he appeared to have transformed. Pencil could only guess it had something to do with the griffon’s heart. She leaned over to whisper to Chelsea. “Did Thundy do it? Did he finally purify his heart?”

Feeling like a huge literary analysis nerd

@Starforce Starlight was taken aback by the sudden display of emotion on Moonlight’s face. She had never seen the mare cry before, let alone display any other emotion besides rage. Not a moment too soon did Starlight’s eyes begin to water. She held back tears for Moonlight’s sake, not wanting to upset the mare any further. It was a strange experience for Starlight as well, as she was also accustomed to hiding emotions—via a mask of overemphasized contentment. Starlight sniffed and forced herself to stay together. Moonlight had abruptly stopped as she did this, nearly causing Starlight to lose her balance. It became harder to hold back her own tears as Moonlight’s continued to spill out, especially after learning they were for her. “That means…a great deal to me. No pony e-ever understood what I felt, s-so I became i-isolated until I found my own way to make friends. Of course, that was a very, very b-bad way to make friends, f-forcing them to surrender their identities.” Starlight responded shakily. As Moonlight began to tremble, so did Starlight. Regret and guilt still hung heavy on her shoulders, but it did not weigh on her much as long as Moonlight was here, offering to give her a second chance. Starlight looked up slowly when she realized Moonlight was giving her the one thing she always wanted. A friend, but not just a friend—somepony who would listen to her, unafraid, and have the willingness to accept her for who she really was. Now tears were escaping Starlight’s eyes, as she found it way too difficult now to hold them in. A few shaky breaths later, she was able to translate her feelings into words. “T-that’s what I’ve a-always wanted to hear, Moonl-light. I always w-wanted a friend j-just like this. Moonlight, I will s-stay by your side, too. You have c-changed so much and s-shown me who you really are. Y-you have also changed me and I will forever b-be grateful for that. Hehe, I n-never would have thought s-somepony so different c-could ever be my friend, but h-here she is! She has t-turned out to be the b-best friend I ever had!” Starlight said joyfully through her overflowing tears. Shakily, she accepted Moonlight’s hug and nuzzled her back carefully. She had not had contact like this in years, so having it now was amazing but also a little strange. She hoped she was doing everything right. Starlight had a feeling, though, that she was. She sighed calmly as she felt Moonlight’s warm and comforting embrace. She wrapped her own hooves around the mare in the same manner to return the gesture. “I believe setting everypony free is the right thing to do,” Starlight agreed, her tears having stopped. “Knowing everything I know now, I would never force you to give up your Cutie Mark. I am friends with the real you and only the real you. It is time I make friends with the real villagers as well, or at least make amends.” Starlight paused when Moonlight began to cry again as she remembered she had no home. Starlight pulled back to look Moonlight in the eyes. “You are welcome to stay in my village. No Equality and no stealing of Cutie Marks. It will be a safe place for you and I, as well as anypony else. You can live in my guest room. If you desire your own cottage at some point, I would be happy to make the arrangements for you.” Starlight said seriously. Starlight’s breathing calmed and she was able to truly observe her friend. Moonlight was very broken but she still had so much willpower to fight for herself just like she always had. Starlight could see it in her fiery magenta eyes. They reminded Starlight of a sunrise—the sun slowly emerging from the shadows, pushing them away to reveal its powerful and brilliant light. Moonlight’s eyes captured that perfect moment just before the sun touched the sky. It was something she wished she never tried to suppress, as it was the most beautiful thing she ever saw. “Although it was long ago, the pains of the past still hurt. I hope with you, however, I will learn to leave them behind. I spent so much of my present trying to fix the past, and it still remains broken.” Starlight replied. She looked off into the distance, reminded of her fixation to Equality. She let one bad friendship become her whole life, rather than taking the opportunity to start over and make new, better friends. Starlight would no longer allow something so trivial to defeat her, especially after she just gained the most important friendship in her entire life. Starlight suddenly flinched at an unexpected touch. She hid her Cutie Mark with her tail, guarding it reflexively. Although she knew Moonlight was not trying to hurt her, she was still rather sensitive about her mark. She was reminded for a moment of the times when Moonlight swiped at her mark in a hasty attempt to remove the makeup over it. She wished not to relive those memories. “I always assumed my talent had to do with magic but I refused to believe it since magic is what took my friend away. I hated my Cutie Mark, which is why I went through so many efforts to remove it. I could never remove it no matter how hard I tired, but removing the marks of others satisfied this need in some way,” Starlight answered. “I spent so long forgetting about my mark that I never had time to discover my true talent. Perhaps I can find it now. I also hope that we can find a greater purpose in yours as well. You know who you are, but you do not know your fullest potential. Together, we will find new meaning.” Starlight’s brows rose as she remembered the current, much more pressing task. She put everything they just spoke of on the back burner and refocused her attention on what was currently important. “You’re right, we have much more important business to attend to at the moment. We need to locate the authorities as soon as possible.” she responded with a very serious tone. The mares made their way towards the guard station. Starlight planned various ways in which she could address the manner. She had to be clear and concise but she also had to make sure she didn’t leave our important details. This is the first time in a long time where she was not the higher up, so speaking to the guards was a bit nerve-wracking. Hopefully, she would be able to say all she needed to. Entering the city was quite overwhelming. It was a stark contrast to the village or Ponyville. The surrounding area was huge and pristine, shining with what the beauty of a million bits can offer. Unique smells wafted through the air, the most notable ones being of indiscernible foods. Various ponies trotted through the streets, the majority of them being unicorns like Starlight and Moonlight. At least in this way, they could fit in. Just mere paces away was the guard station. Moonlight was determined and ready for anything. Starlight was ill-prepared, succumbing to her own nerves, but she would remain strong for the sake of those they were trying to save. Taking a deep breath, she said, “Yes, I’m ready.”

*scrolls through her phone* “Seems everyone’s busy right now planning for the holidays..” *a burst of light emits from the corner of the room* “*gasp*! What was that?! (Please don’t be Equestrian magic please don’t be Equestrian magic!)” ”Oh, it’s a letter! From…Spike! Wait, how can a dog send a letter…oh, yeah, I think he’s a dragon or something in that world. *reads the letter* Looks like Twilight needs me for something…for Starlight! I haven’t seen her in forever! Oh, it’ll be SO GREAT to catch up! Wow, seems I’ve missed out on a lot. She’s already getting married. Who is this Trixie, anyways? Oh, wait…well, as long as Starlight’s happy! I should go ahead and RSVP so she knows I’m coming.” *lets Twilight know she’s available, especially any time this week*

So adorable! You captured a lot of expression in their eyes

Emotions are confusing

Bye Bye Zone Meme- TwinTails77

Had a nice breakfast this morning

@Starforce @Dynamo Pad @Ragland Tiger @Firefighter Equine Sparkly gave Trilby a slight smirk, amused at his antics. Now that he was conversing with Samurai, her attention focused on Alhimar. He had quite a few opinions about both the current fight and Bluebell. She stepped forward and offered a few opinions of her own. “Kronos does have the best shot, logistically speaking. He has pulled off quite a few clever maneuvers and his metal body must prevent him from feeling much damage, thus making his recovery quicker,” she spoke up. Her eyes glistened when Alhimar got a read on her, similar to how she has insights about her friends. “You have insight that I have not seen in anyone other than myself. We should converse sometime and exchange knowledge.” Pencil edged closer to the conversation to add her own thoughts. “I think the general consensus is that Kronos has the highest chance of winning. No doubt about that! Glad to hear your thoughts about the fight, too,” she commented. “Hmm, the way you just described Sparkly…are you a clone from Earth, too? Hehe, probably not, but that would be pretty funny!” The mares waited a moment as Alhimar made an exchange with Bluebell. They were glad they are getting along but had some mixed opinions regarding the “curing” of Bluebell’s stuttering. Sparkly and Pencil calmly shared their respective thoughts. “I have never heard of a cure for a condition such as this, but I would not rule out its possibility. Anything can happen in this world, it’s all a matter of discovering the unknown. If you were to find a cute somehow, that would be most interesting.” Sparkly stated. “Um, I don’t think that’s something that really needs a cure. Bluebell may be hard to understand at times but she isn’t completely incomprehensible,” Pencil said awkwardly, unsure if she was doing the right thing. One look at Bluebell and how she was handling the situation was all she needed to know the answer. “I think that’s Bluebell’s call. If she wants to find a cure, that’s fine, but if not, that’s fine too. It’s best to just respect her wishes and be accepting of her.” She turned to Bluebell and have a friendly smile. @Courageous Thunder Dash The battle promised an easy victory for Kronos, making Pencil and Sparkly excited. The promise was easily broken, however, once Thundy charged up and deflected the attack immediately, sending Kronos flying in the air. Pencil looked over to Chelsea, who seemed very concerned by all of this. “What does this mean? Is Thundy making a comeback, or is something else going on?” she asked.

Feeling fine at the moment