- >Here you are, sitting at the kitchen table.
- >With a depressed Trixie upstairs.
- >She may be a bitch.
- >But she does have some good points.
- >There are days when you see her laugh.
- >And other days she is actually fun to talk to.
- >That is until you say something which sets her into her bitchy mode.
- >But you don't really mind that.
- >Her temperament sort have grew on you over the past couple of months.
- >You have to get her out of that room.
- >And give her a pep talk or something.
- >That is the hard part.
- >You don't know how to approach this situation.
- >Three days. That's all the time she has before this magical duel.
- >Yeah, she told you about the first two that happened.
- >She said she was not herself in either of them.
- >But she was desperate to one-up Twilight.
- >She succeeded in the first one, but she told you that it was just a crutch.
- >The second, she was tricked into giving up her amulet. But she still lost in the end.
- >This may be her chance to show how much she has grown in her abilities.
- >And sulking in her room for three days is not going to help her.
- >You think it is best if you left her alone for now.
- >You have work today anyway.
- >You pack up your things and head off to Sweet Apple Acres.
- >Got to get those bits.
- >Getting there was a pain, with everyp0ny walking up to you.
- >Asking about Trixie being in your house.
- >News spreads quickly in this town.
- >Some of them thought you were rutting her.
- >lolnope
- >You ignore the prying ponies and trudge on to your destination.
- >Arrive on the large apple orchard some time later.
- >Wave to Big Mac as he bucks some apple trees.
- >He just gives you a nod and continues his work.
- >Not a man of many words.
- >Head up to the farm house to see Granny Smith sitting in her rocking chair observing.
- Morning Mrs. Smith.
- >You see a smile creep upon her wrinkled face.
- >"How are ya, sonny. Come here fer sum work?"
- >You nod.
- Yes, looking for Applejack, ma'am.
- >"Ah, that grandaughter of mine is buckin' away in the southern fields."
- Thank you kindly, Mrs. Smith.
- >"You are like family. Ya'll can call me Granny!"
- >After a few passing words, you are off to find your boss.
- >Didn't take long to see the orange mare pulling a cart of apples.
- >"Finally made it here, huh Anon."
- >She stops in front of you, tipping her hat.
- Yeah, had to deal with a problem at home. Sorry for being late.
- >"Ah see. That's okay. Well fer now, jus git those baskets of apples to tha cellar. I have more work for ya when ya dun."
- >You happily nod and get to work, but you are thinking of trying to cheer up Trixie.
- >So far, nothing came to mind.
- >After a long day, you finally finish the work for today.
- >About to head home until you see AJ come up with some cider in hoof.
- >"Take a load off before ya head on home."
- >Take the beverage and take a few gulps.
- >Refreshing. You really needed that.
- >Sit under one of the many trees in the orchard and look out at the pastel-colored world.
- >So peaceful.
- >AJ sits beside you with her own mug of cider.
- >"So wut's been botherin' ya. You seemed a bit distracted t'day."
- >Forgot how she can read ya like a book.
- Just...someone I know is upset and I'm trying to cheer her up.
- >"Ah! Marefriend problems, huh?"
- Whoa whoa...nothing of the sort.
- >AppleJack breaks into a fit of giggles.
- >"Jus' teasin' Anon." She takes another chug of her cider.
- >"It's Trixie, ain't it?"
- >Damn, even AJ knows. Who told?
- >...Fucking Fluttershy.
- >You sigh and nod.
- Yeah.
- >AJ slowly nods and looks out at the fruits of her labor.
- >"I know my friends and I butted heads with Trixie in the past, but I don't hold grudges. Too much work to stay mad at somep0ny."
- >At least she's levelheaded.
- >"Take my advice Anon, as a mare. Just do something nice fer her. That should cheer her up."
- Like what?
- >She gets up and downs the rest of her cider.
- >"Ya'll think of something."
- >She walks away from you.
- >You sit there thinking of what you could do.
- >You are Trixie.
- >And you have been moping all over the house all day.
- >You don't know if accepting that duel was a smart idea.
- >You were all riled up.
- >Wanting to put that Sparkle in her place.
- >And get your pride back.
- >But now, you aren't too sure of yourself.
- >You ate some cereal trying to think of a way out of this.
- >But there isn't any.
- >Going to Twilight would just crush you.
- >She might even rub it in.
- >You dug this hole, and you feel like you're being pushed in and buried.
- >Don't even bother to finish the cereal, leaving it on the kitchen table.
- >Head upstairs towards your room.
- >Only to stop by Anon's open door.
- >His scent fills your nasal cavity.
- >Your mind drifted.
- >Your body begins to walk in on it's own accord.
- >You stop at his bed.
- >The smell is the strongest here.
- >Sigh contently and climb in.
- >Get underneath the covers.
- Just...for a little while.
- >You close your eyes.
- >And drift off into a deep slumber.
- >Your dream wasn't that pleasant.
- >You were doing your magic show.
- >And it wasn't going so well.
- >Hecklers made up the majority of your audience.
- >And you were sweating.
- >Afraid.
- >But you kept going on with your show.
- >They hissed and threw tomatoes at you.
- >When will this nightmare end.
- >They all walked away.
- >Except for one.
- >That human...your human.
- Anon.
- >He clapped for you, saying that it was amazing, despite what the other ponies said.
- >You felt calm.
- >And finished the show, with your number 1 fan watching.
- >Well, your only fan, but that is enough.
- >You smile at him.
- >He smiles back.
- >Then it all fades to white.
- >Wake up a while later from your nap.
- >Your vision was still blurry.
- >You're still in Anon's bed.
- >It's warmer than before.
- >You can hear a hear beat not your own.
- >The feeling of arms wrapped around you.
- >And snoring.
- >Shaking off the grogginess, you look up.
- >And blush.
- >Your cheek turned purple from how hard you are blushing.
- >Anon was sleeping beside you.
- >You want to yell, kick at him, call him an idiot.
- >But for some reason, you were okay with this.
- >He made you feel protected.
- >Even, shall you say 'Great and Powerful'.
- >That's all you ever wanted.
- >Someone to believe in you.
- >And here that person was.
- >Even if he is a stupid human.
- >He is your stupid human.
- >And you have sworn to protect him from that crazy mare.
- >No time to feel sorry for yourself.
- >You can do anything.
- >You are The Great and Powerful Trixie.
- >And nothing will stand in your way.
- >Not even Twilight Sparkle and this magic duel.
- >But for now, you will relax and enjoy this moment.
- >You nuzzle his cheek, then fall back asleep.
- Thanks Anon.
- >However, you failed to realize somep0ny was lurking outside Anon's window.
- >With a camera.
- >And snapped that intimate moment.
- >You are Anon.
- >And boy you were tired.
- >And drunk.
- >Didn't think that cider would pack a punch.
- >Coming home after a long day of work to find Trixie sleeping in your bed.
- >You was about to pick her up and carry her to her room, until those words of AJ resonated in your head.
- >So you lied beside her.
- >Held her close.
- >And told her she was great and powerful, despite what others may think.
- >Liquid courage overrides the beta in you.
- >You sleep with a smile on your face.
- >Wake up in the early evening.
- >Notice you are alone in bed.
- >Hear the sound of magic being cast outside in the yard.
- >Head down to investigate.
- >See Trixie casting magic at an almost dead tree.
- >You planned on cutting it down next week.
- >See it glow in Trixie's magic aura.
- >And the tree starts to look healthier.
- >The leaves start to grow out.
- >It looked...beautiful.
- >Trixie stops, the glow on the tree fades.
- >The tree looked very healthy and young.
- What was that?
- >"An age reversal spell."
- Interesting. Didn't you use that on those two unicorn colts.
- >"Yeah. But without that amulet, it's too exhausting."
- >She slumps to the ground panting.
- >"Not pulling that out in the magic duel."
- >You nod, only to pick up Trixie and carry her to the "reborn" tree.
- >She flinches and gives you a glare, but doesn't try to fight back.
- >You place her gently on the ground and sit beside her.
- So, you think you're ready for the duel?
- >"No way. Why do you think I was out here practicing. Stupid."
- >You shrug it off. Her insults weren't really insults to you anymore.
- >It's more like a nickname.
- Well, Bitch, you need it.
- >You both look at each other, then break out in a fit of chuckles.
- >"Yeah, but I should be ready by then."
- >Both of you didn't speak to one another for a while.
- >You sat and watched as the sun is lowered and Luna begins to decorate the night sky.
- >It was peaceful. You always enjoyed the starry night.
- >And so did Trixie.
- >"Anon. Thank you for believing in me."
- >You just nod and pet her mane.
- >She sighs contently and leans against you.
- >You continue to sit and admire Luna's work.
- >Looks very beautiful.
- >"It's getting late. I want to be up early for more magical practice."
- >You agree and the you both head back inside for the night.
- >Wake up the next morning.
- >Two days until Trixie's magic duel with Twilight.
- >Your body guard is out back practicing more magic.
- >About to start morning routine, until you hear the door knock.
- >Head downstairs and look through the peep hole.
- >See a grey Pegasus stands there in front of you with a letter.
- >It's just Derpy.
- >Open the door and greet her.
- >"Hey Anon. I have a letter for ya."
- >That voice is so cute.
- Thanks Derpy.
- >She waves at you and takes off.
- >Flying into a tree.
- >"I'M OKAY!"
- >She recovers and flies off to her next delivery.
- Still wondering who would send you mail.
- >Open it.
- >It's a letter, with something falling out.
- >Read the letter.
- >"I know..."
- >That's all it says?
- >Remember something fell from the letter.
- >Look down.
- >It's a photo.
- >And your eyes shrink to pinpricks.
- TRIXIE!!!!
- >Hear the sound of fireworks exploding from behind your house.
- >Trixie pops in front of you from a magic rift.
- >Her face is dark with soot.
- >"WHAT!? I was busy!"
- >You show her the photo.
- >You see her entire face turn beat red.
- >"Oh crap."
- >The photo was of Trixie nuzzling your sleeping face.
- >It has the words, "Anon, the Ponysnuggler!" written in ink over it.
- >This is bad, for both of your images.
- We...have a problem.
- >Trixie just rolls her eyes.
- >"Ya don't say."
- >You are Fluttershy.
- >You were miffed at what Trixie said to you.
- >She had no right to say those things.
- >And definitely no right to live with Anon.
- >He was yours and yours alone.
- >Even if he doesn't see it that way.
- >But you have a plan.
- >A plan that will have that human in your hooves.
- >And all it will take, was a picture.
- >It's a crude way of going about getting someone, but whatever it takes.
- >In time, he will see how it is to be with you.
- >And he will love being with you.
- End of Part 4

