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Troubled Thoughts
Dear Princess Twilight Sparkle,
Sorry it’s been awhile since I last wrote. Things have been a little busy around here, what with Christmas just around the corner. Christmas is basically like Hearth’s Warming back home, except a little more materialistic. Because I know you’d ask if I didn’t explain.
It’s really nice here, right now. Everyone’s feeling the holiday spirit, we’re having fun parties and even exchanging ‘Secret Santas’. Essentially, giving friends gifts in secret. And Santa? That one I will have to give a separate letter for, before you go on. His lore is quite interesting, truth be told.
I’m afraid I’m not writing to you with feelings of joy and goodwill, as much as I’d like to. A popular saying here is ‘Tis the season to feel joy’ but really all it’s doing is making me think. With school out for the holidays, I’m seeing more groups of friends and families out, enjoying the festivities. And, really, it makes me think… should I go back home? Even if it’s just for a visit. A quick one, not even a full day. I could send you a letter and you could come and take me back. It would be so easy.
Let me stress that I don’t mean to sound ungrateful. I appreciate and love everything you’ve given me. A new life here, great friends and a feeling of belonging. Yet there’s so many things I miss about Equestria. Magic, for one. Proper magic, I mean. Mathematical magic, I suppose would be a more accurate term. Magic I can quantify and study in depth. This friendship magic here is… it’s a bit sporadic, honestly. I’m just only starting to grasp it now.
Magic isn’t all I miss, though. Equestria is such a varied and interesting land. There’s creatures of all shapes and sizes. Maybe I’m being a bit egotistical but I think, with my experience, I can help a village or two from a dragon. Or solve some magical mystery with my skills. There’s so much I could do back home! Here I’m merely a student, my options vastly limited. I can’t even practice my magic anymore, something I studied for most of my life.
Then there’s Canterlot. A city that nothing here could ever compare to. I miss the wide open cobblestone streets, with no loud cars hurtling forth between them. I miss the beautiful spiral towers for which the city is famous for. I miss all the little speciality shops on the sidewalks.
I miss Celestia. There’s so much I need to say to her, but…
I’m not sure I ever can. Most obviously, I wouldn’t want to leave behind my friends here. They’re amazing people and I feel so lucky that I got given the chance to be friends with them.
I know you’ll disagree with me on this but I also feel like it’s a sentence I must serve. I had the chance to use magic in Equestria before and look how I ended up. I couldn’t handle the power I wielded and look where that got me. Had it not been for you and my friends, both people and ponies could have been seriously hurt. If I got to go back home… how do I know that wouldn’t happen again?
If this is where I truly belong, where I need to stay, I’ll accept that. I just need a voice to talk to, someone who’s been in both worlds like I have. I don’t think the girls here could ever understand my plight, as much as I love them.
Twilight, when you reply to this, please be honest. I’m used to swallowing harsh truths by now. I’m sorry for the sombre tone but… I need this. I hope you’re doing well too and if you need any advice, don’t hesitate to write. I’ll be happy to help.
With kind regards,
Your friend, Sunset Shimmer
Sorry it’s been awhile since I last wrote. Things have been a little busy around here, what with Christmas just around the corner. Christmas is basically like Hearth’s Warming back home, except a little more materialistic. Because I know you’d ask if I didn’t explain.
It’s really nice here, right now. Everyone’s feeling the holiday spirit, we’re having fun parties and even exchanging ‘Secret Santas’. Essentially, giving friends gifts in secret. And Santa? That one I will have to give a separate letter for, before you go on. His lore is quite interesting, truth be told.
I’m afraid I’m not writing to you with feelings of joy and goodwill, as much as I’d like to. A popular saying here is ‘Tis the season to feel joy’ but really all it’s doing is making me think. With school out for the holidays, I’m seeing more groups of friends and families out, enjoying the festivities. And, really, it makes me think… should I go back home? Even if it’s just for a visit. A quick one, not even a full day. I could send you a letter and you could come and take me back. It would be so easy.
Let me stress that I don’t mean to sound ungrateful. I appreciate and love everything you’ve given me. A new life here, great friends and a feeling of belonging. Yet there’s so many things I miss about Equestria. Magic, for one. Proper magic, I mean. Mathematical magic, I suppose would be a more accurate term. Magic I can quantify and study in depth. This friendship magic here is… it’s a bit sporadic, honestly. I’m just only starting to grasp it now.
Magic isn’t all I miss, though. Equestria is such a varied and interesting land. There’s creatures of all shapes and sizes. Maybe I’m being a bit egotistical but I think, with my experience, I can help a village or two from a dragon. Or solve some magical mystery with my skills. There’s so much I could do back home! Here I’m merely a student, my options vastly limited. I can’t even practice my magic anymore, something I studied for most of my life.
Then there’s Canterlot. A city that nothing here could ever compare to. I miss the wide open cobblestone streets, with no loud cars hurtling forth between them. I miss the beautiful spiral towers for which the city is famous for. I miss all the little speciality shops on the sidewalks.
I miss Celestia. There’s so much I need to say to her, but…
I’m not sure I ever can. Most obviously, I wouldn’t want to leave behind my friends here. They’re amazing people and I feel so lucky that I got given the chance to be friends with them.
I know you’ll disagree with me on this but I also feel like it’s a sentence I must serve. I had the chance to use magic in Equestria before and look how I ended up. I couldn’t handle the power I wielded and look where that got me. Had it not been for you and my friends, both people and ponies could have been seriously hurt. If I got to go back home… how do I know that wouldn’t happen again?
If this is where I truly belong, where I need to stay, I’ll accept that. I just need a voice to talk to, someone who’s been in both worlds like I have. I don’t think the girls here could ever understand my plight, as much as I love them.
Twilight, when you reply to this, please be honest. I’m used to swallowing harsh truths by now. I’m sorry for the sombre tone but… I need this. I hope you’re doing well too and if you need any advice, don’t hesitate to write. I’ll be happy to help.
With kind regards,
Your friend, Sunset Shimmer