Title:           The Element of Laughter (First Person Oneshot)
Author:          ColJoll
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First Edit:      Sunday 10th of February 2013 06:27:12 PM CDT
Last Edit:       Sunday 10th of February 2013 06:27:12 PM CDT

>It was a cold, misty morning in Equestria
>I had woken up early due to a restless sleep
>The same dream had been recurring night after night
>Rolling hills over a great expanse of grass
>A beautiful meadow of tulips, orchids and daffodils.
>All of which surrounded a lonely tree, sat atop the largest hill in sight
>At first I walked slowly toward the hill, then started to run.
>I sprinted as fast as I could, but I felt as if I were standing still.
>I would run until I could run no further, then wake up panting like a wild dog.
>Wiping a cold sweat off my brow, I went through my morning routine and swiftly exited my house.
>Ahh Ponyville, such a peaceful place.
>In the day it bustled with the activity of ponies going about their business.
>At night it slumbered like an infant, silent and blissful.
>One felt true serenity walking the streets whilst bathed in the glow of the ethereal moonlight.
>The cold winds whipped against my face as I strolled through the empty streets
>I decided rather than simply sitting around before dawn I would go for a walk
>The direction nor the destination mattered, The journey is what I cared for.
>I spun on my heels and walked, landmarks passed left and right.
>Town Hall, Twilight's Library, Sweet Apple Acres.
>I soon found myself at the edge of Ponyville, overlooking the rolling meadows of green.
>The resemblance they held from my dreams were uncanny.
>With my lungs full of air I began walking, absent purpose or conscious thought.
>I had forgotten the number of days I had been in Equestria a while ago.
>Along with my naive notions of hope of finding a way home.
>This is home now.
>The blue mirage on the horizon gradually changed to a dark purple, then red
>The sun was rising.
>My legs groaned in reluctance as I forced myself over another hill
>Then I saw it
>The tree
>The one from my dreams
>With a new lease of energy my pace quickened in tandem with my heart.
>One hill passed, then another and another.
>After what felt like an age I found myself at the foot of the hill
>The tree, surrounded by flowers rested on the peak.
>After struggling up the hill, a very familiar voice flowed through the air
>PP: "Nonny!"
>My eyes squinted as I looked up, the tree stood between me and the sun.
>Pinkie Pie was perched on one of the lower branches.
"Hello Pi-OOF!"
>Pinkie Pie had taken it upon herself to tackle me into the ground and lock me in one of her signature hugs.
>I returned the gesture in kind.
"Nice to see you-"
>PP: "To see you nice! teehee!"
>She eased her embrace and bounced back up, her mane tussling lightly in the wind.
>She extended one of her hooves, I locked my hand around it and picked myself up.
>PP: "So Nonny, whatcha doin?"
>My hand rubbed the back of my neck, I honestly had no idea.
"I don't know, I felt drawn to this place I guess."
>PP: "But you don't draw silly!" She giggled
>Pinkie's head tilts quizzically, accompanied by that beautiful smile.
"That's not what I- Pinkie what are you doing here?"
>PP: "I come here as much as I can to watch the sun rise! You get the nicest view and the warmest sensation and the loveliest feeling it's so great I can't begin to describe how nice it is to-"
>My hands went up in surrender
"Alright alright! So, when is it going up?"
>PP: "Really soon! Nonny, do you wanna stay and watch it rise with me?"
>I felt a slightly nervous tone in her voice, I still don't know why.
"Sounds good to me."
>I stretched weakly, still tired from the hike up to here.
>Walking towards the tree, I turned around and set my back against it.
>Pinkie trotted over and plopped down next to me, her head next to my right shoulder
>I leaned back and gazed at the first sliver of gold, rising from the oceans afar.
>It's light cut through the mist, dissipating it entirely
>Pinkie didn't seem as enamoured as I, she seemed distracted by my presence
"Are you okay?" I asked anxiously.
>PP: "F-fine Nonny... Can I rest my head on you for a minute, I feel party pooped which is weird because I haven't partied since last week!"
>I glanced over at her with a smile
"Of course you can."
>Her face beamed as she rested her head against my shoulder, she looked uncomfortable.
>I promptly raised my arm and placed it over her head and on her side, letting her slink down onto my lap.
>PP: "Th-thanks Nonny."
>My hand gently caressed her mane as the sun rose further, now at a semi-circle.
"Beautiful"
>PP: "It sure is."
"Wasn't talking about the view."
>Pinkie snorted, that was pretty corny
>PP: "Such a charmer Nonny."
>We could now see the line at which light met shadow
>The waves of sunlight quickly advanced over the pools of darkness, pushing them back.
"Thank you Pinkie."
>Pinkie's ears perked as her head lifted from your lap, looking up at your eyes
>PP: "What for?"
"For being there, for me. I don't think I would have been able to live here if it wasn't for your selflessness. The other ponies would have feared and shunned me, or worse. You gave me a chance, you let me in. For that I owe you everything I have now."
>Pinkie just smiled as her nose lightly booped mine.
>PP: "That's what friends do silly!"
>She nuzzled into my chest
>The sunlight began it's advance on the hill, illuminating the flowers scattered around it.
>PP: "Hey Nonny... Don't forget me, please?"
>Pinkie's eyes began to shimmer as her eyes wandered up to mine.
"Never, Never ever ever. Pinkie promise."
>Her eyes lit up as she beamed with a heart warming smile.
>PP: "Thanks... Listen, I gotta go now. I'll see you around okay?"
>The sunlight touched my feet, and as it worked its way up my body, Pinkie began to fade away
>I looked over to my left, at the bright marble headstone, reflecting the brilliant rays of the sun.
>"Here Lies Miss Pinkamena "Pinkie" Diane Pie. Element of Laughter and best friend a pony could ask for."
>"Never stop smiling."
>Standing up, I placed my left hand on the stone.
>The cold smooth surface sapped the warmth from my fingers
>I felt the nurturing heat of the sun on my back, now in the sky, shining with all of it's glory.
>I smiled
"See you around, Pinkie."