"Those infuriating, idiotic ponies. They ruined Trixie." Trixie thought to herself as she continued running down the lonely night trail. She was fuming. Never before has an unsophisticated country pony angered her so.
She slowly came to a stop, looking at her hooves as she panted. Her glorious blue coat had been sullied by the dirt kicked up during her running. Still breathing hard, she turned around to see if that despicable town was still in sight. Luckily, there was no trace of any lights as far as Trixie could see. "Trixie is glad to be away from those foolish ponies." she said aloud, to no one.
As she returned to walking the opposite direction, she saw a large forest on the horizon. Slowly, she noticed that her hat and cape had been left in the rubble of her caravan, causing her to feel a hint of sadness instead of anger. Her head lowered as she walked, her bright white mane dropping into her face. Gradually, as her adrenaline wore off, her anger began inverting to sorrow. The blue pony had probably only walked a single mile before her sadness was so noticeable, that she could no longer walk. Trixie started shaking and tears fell from her face, splashing to the ground. She could not hold herself up anymore, and plowed her face to the ground,covering it with her arms.
She sniffled and sobbed unlike she ever had before. Tears ran from her eyes. The sudden realization that she had lost not only her credibility, but her house, her treasured hat and cape, and her life. Trixie had kept telling herself it was the fault of those idiotic children, or, more specifically, that wretched purple mare. "Who does she think she is, upstaging the Great and Powerful Trixie?" she yelled through her sobs.
Trixie cried until there was nothing left. By the time the last of her tears dried, she had eased her breathing and fallen asleep in the middle of the road...
The Great and Powerful Trixie found herself walking out to a grand stage, hat and cloak adorned, ready to perform for these impatient, yet overzealous fans. Their cheers filled Trixie's ears, and she was mightily pleased at the sweet sound. As she passed the curtains, a great spotlight shone upon her glorious body.
She reached center stage, and faced the audience. Lighting her horn with magic, the blue unicorn lifted her purple hat from her head, revealing her long, white mane. She began to fire sparks and explosions into the air, creating a grand light show, causing the entire audience to fall silent.
Her fireworks created red and green spirals, yellow and purple stars, and a shower of sparks every color of the rainbow. She began making shapes with the lights, such as ponies, dragons, and even a swarm of parasprites. The audience oohed and awed at her display, and began clapping again.
Just as The Great and Powerful Trixie went to bow, a great rumbling shook the ground. Everyone became panicked as a great, blue Ursa Minor appeared from the right side of the stage. Trixie became terrified as the beast approached her.
The moment before the Ursa smashed Trixie with its paw, a lavender light surrounded it, and carried the giant bear off of the stage. As Trixie regained herself, she noticed a familiar lavender pony on center stage, bowing and basking in the glory of the crowd's renewed cheers.
Trixie sat mouth agape, and worried, just as a large fruit struck her across her side, smearing a red stain over her fabulous cloak. She flinched and darted her eyes to the audience.
"You're a fake! You cant do anything special!" one pony from the crowd called out. The rest of the crowd began to agree and turn on her. Trixie soon found herself in a rain of fruit and other foods, as she ran off the stage.
She ran behind the curtain, but not before catching a glance of that purple pony, smugly smiling at her. Trixie ran, crying, and she plowed through the rear exit door...
Trixie awoke suddenly, tears staining her pillow. Her nightmare was one of the worst she had ever had. She cursed to the pony in her dream, and rolled over, pulling the blanket tighter around her.
Wait, blanket? Pillow? Trixie jolted awake, throwing the unfamiliar comforters off of her, and sitting up in the bed. Her eyes darted around the room, warily looking for signs of the owner of this house. She appeared to be in a house that resembled a giant tree. No, it was a giant tree. "What's going on?" The blue unicorn muttered to herself.
Very cautiously, Trixie got out of the bed, and approached the open door on the other side of the room, walking softly so her hooves made no noise. As she nudged the large wooden door open, the unicorn noticed the smell of food cooking. Warily, she walked into the hallway, which was on the second story, and followed it to the stairs. "Who would bring Trixie to their house after last night?" She spoke very shamefully. Trixie's eyes fell to the ground, and she somberly walked down the stairs, hoping that she wouldn't regret meeting her generous host.
Trixie noticed a multitude of little houses and contraptions that seemed fit for little animals, but there were no animals. When she reached the bottom step, Trixie noticed the commotion in the kitchen, as well as the soft singing coming from there.
The blue unicorn poked her head around the corner, overlooking a yellow Pegasus with a pink tail and mane, and surrounding her were a variety of birds and rodents, carrying different cooking ingredients. Trixie stared, unbelieving, as the yellow pegasus seemed to coordinate the creatures with a soft voice. When she wasn't giving instructions, she returned to singing a beautiful tune.
The creatures carried eggs, others broke the eggs and started cooking them over a hot stove fire. The rabbits were putting stacks of pancakes upon the table, and setting the table as well. Trixie slowly entered, causing the creatures to become startled and dart away.
The yellow Pegasus dash in different directions, trying to calm them down. "Oh no! Please! Settle down everyone!" Her attention turned to the unicorn just outside the kitchen. She gasped, then calmed to a smile. "Oh good. I'm glad to see you awake." The Pegasus walked over to Trixie slowly, with a warm, welcoming aura.
The unicorn took a step back and grew uneasy. "T-Trixie thanks you for your hospitality. But it was unnecessary."
Her host just smiled again. "Oh no, I couldn't just leave you out there in the cold. I was just taking a stroll, when some of my owl friends told me they saw a pony sleeping in the road. So I flew to where you were and brought you here."
Trixie gave a confused look. "But how did you manage to carry Trixie, from the middle of nowhere?"
The Pegasus shook her head lightly. "You were actually very close to my house, near the Everfree Forest. I just asked a friend of mine, he's a bear. He was kind enough to carry you here."
Trixie looked at the ground, slightly shocked. She had been carried by a bear? That's a tale to tell.
"My name is Fluttershy." said her host at last, keeping her soft, warm smile. "I remember seeing you in town earlier yesterday, and I was surprised to find you out in the fields. Weren't you staying in a caravan?" her expression turned to one of concern,
When Fluttershy asked this, Trixie felt a huge surge of fear and anger towards the pegasus. She glared and instinctively raised her voice. "Trixie's problems are of no concern to you!"
Fluttershy nearly jumped at the sudden mood swing, and lowered her head, and looked to the ground. "I'm sorry. I was just trying to help."
"The Great and Powerful Trixie doesn't need your pity." The blue unicorn stated very confidently, then turned from Fluttershy. She didn't expect to be rude to a host, but Trixie didn't need others to know her problems.
Fluttershy shook her head. "But if something's wrong, I can help. There's nothing wrong with accepting help."
Trixie just walked away from the kitchen, and slowly walked outside. The bright morning sun beamed on her as she walked out, sending a nice warmth over her blue coat. Trixie walked to a small bridge and sat in the center. In the distance, through some trees, she could make out Ponyville. Behind her, and the house, was the dark, thick Everfree Forest. "If Trixie had to choose, Trixie thinks she would prefer the forest to Ponyville." she said aloud to no one.
Slowly, she felt her legs weaken, as the memories from last night brought her to lay down, head hanging over the bridge. She stared into her reflection in the small creek. In her head, she saw herself, standing proudly, cape and hat adorned. Trixie stared at the image before it was distorted by the ripples of small drops.
It took her a few moments to recognize that these drops were her tears. And upon realizing this, she broke down once again. Trixie was a proud unicorn. And having been humiliated in such a way, her entire being was unstable. She had so many thoughts running through her head, doubting herself. Is this the end? Am i no longer the Great and Powerful Trixie?
Trixie had lost track of time, and didn't know how long she had cried. She also never figured out how or when Fluttershy had wrapped her leg around Trixie, and laid beside her without her noticing. When Trixie could function again, Fluttershy led her back to the house.
The yellow Pegasus let Trixie eat breakfast by herself, to give her the space she needed. Afterwards, Trixie retreated back to the room she had awoken from. She knew it was rude to act like it's your house when you're a guest, but Fluttershy had reassured her many times that it was no trouble. Who was this pony? Trixie thought no one would ever be this kind to any other pony, but here she was, laying in another pony's guest bed.
After a few minutes, Fluttershy knocked on the bedroom door and walked in. Trixie didn't look up at her, not to be rude, but it was simply because she knew it was her. The Pegasus' soft voice soon followed her entering. "Trixie? I'm going to head out for a bit. I have a few plans today with my friends, so i, well, have to leave." her voice became somewhat shaky, as if she was asking permission. After a long pause of silence, she continued. "So, i'll be gone for most of the day, but you're welcome to stay as long as you want. I can tell you probably don't want to go out anytime soon, so i thought i would warn you...okay?" That last word was nearly a whisper.
Trixie didn't move or respond for a while. And just when Fluttershy turned to leave, Trixie mumbled. "Alright..." and that was all that was heard from the blue unicorn. But that was enough for Fluttershy, who happily smiled and flew out the door, softly closing it behind her.
It was silent for a while, and Trixie was certain Fluttershy had left by now. She quietly pulled out of bed, and walked up to the window. Outside, there were hummingbirds humming and bees buzzing and all sorts of other flying creatures in the branches of the giant tree. Trixie looked down and across the lawn, where dozens of other types of animals that would normally never be near each other scurried around and played together. It was if this pony was so nice, that animals became more gentle and friendly around each just by spending time with her.
Upon realizing how much Fluttershy was admired by the animals, Trixie found herelf being reminded that she wont be admired by the citizens of Ponyville anytime soon. She slowly trotted back towards the bed, before she realized that this wasnt her house, this wasn't her caravan, where she could just sleep her problems away...becoming a moocher is not what she had in mind. The unicorn decided to go downstairs.
The house seemed eerily quiet, with no animals or ponies in the building. She quietly trotted down the stairs again, and saw that the mess that was the kitchen looked as if it hadnt even been touched today. Looking around one last time, she used her magic to grab a quill and parchment. As she began writing a note, her eyes lowered in sadness. It may or not have been wrong, what she was about to do, but Trixie was completely determined. She finished up quickly, and tucked the note in an obvious spot on the table, for Fluttershy to read. Trixie smiled just a tad as she walked out of the house, remembering how nice the pegasus had been to her.
"Trixie! I've come baack!" Fluttershy said excitedly as she flew into the house, holding something behind her back. It was nearly sunset by now, but she seemed to not even notice, with the gift she'd got for Trixie. She looked left and right, making her pink mane bob as it followed her. "Hmm, she can't possibly still be in her room, now could she?" she said aloud. Starting to grow worried, she flew up to the bedroom. She politely knocked, seeing as it was rude to disturb somepony, even if they were in your own room. After 3 seconds of no reply, she opened the door slowly. The Pegasus gasped as she saw the bed empty, and the sheets were even tucked in. Fluttershy scurried back downstairs and rushed to Angel Bunny, who had followed her inside. "Angel!" She yelled, softly, to her companion. "It's just awful, Trixie's gone missing!"
Fluttershy began circling the room, while Angel hopped onto the table. He noticed a rolled up parchment, which he unraveled and began reading. Meanwhile, overhead, his Pegasus friend continued ranting. "...or been kidnapped! What if that Ursa came back for revenge and-" she was interrupted by a soft thump from a cork being thrown against her flank. She turned to see Angel thumping his foot on the table.
She flew close to him, pressing her face to his. "Angel, now's not the time for food! We need to find Trixie!" Fluttershy said urgently, but not rudely. Angel placed a paw on her nose, and pushed it downwards to face the note on the table. It took her a few seconds to realize what was written on it.
"Dear Flutter Shy," She read aloud, "I must apologize for leaving without warning, but it's simply against my nature to allow somepony to take pity on me. There is something i have to do, and it is most likely that i will not return. Again, your kindness was appreciated, but unnecessary. Thank you. ~Trixie" Fluttershy gasped. "Oh no..." She stopped flying and landed, lowering her head. "I was just doing what i thought was right. I didn't know i offended you Trixie." Looking up, she felt saddened. "I'm sorry." She didn't know of the events of last night until her friend Twilight had explained it to her. Fluttershy hoped that by bringing Trixie a gift, it would make her feel better about herself. Her mind began to race, thinking of where she could have gone, or what she would do now. She lifted her hooves and placed a balled up fabric on the table. It was a dark blue with multicolored stars decorated on it. Fluttershy them placed a matching hat next to it, then slowly walked outside, leaving Trixie's hat and cape inside...
Now, i'm posting this on here as well as FIM Fiction. If you would prefer to follow it on there instead: .net/story/17907/A-Fallen-Star