This was written when I first started writing and is what I consider horrible. Read at your own risk.

I looked in my mailbox, eager for any letters. I took out four white envelopes, then a red one sealed with wax.

It looked pretty interesting compared to the others.

I went inside and put all of the envelopes down and opened the fancy one.

It was a letter from Princess Celestia!

How odd that the princess would sent a latter to me, ordinary and boring Octavia!

She wanted me to play the cello in front of loyalty! I was thrilled and was to perform in two weeks.

The letter said I could play any song I wanted.

That was relieving and took a lot of weight off my shoulders.

I decided I would sing too.


It was soon the day before my performance.

I was so nervous but excited too!

I grabbed my bag and got on the train.

I played my solo over in my head to pass the time to Canterlot.


I still had a few hours to spare when I got off of the train in Canterlot.

I went to my room Princess Celestia had booked for me in a tall tower.

I found Princess Celestia unlocking the door as I got to to top of the stairs.

"Hi, Princess," I said bowing.

"Hello, Octavia. Your room is ready."

"Thank you."

"You'll be playing your song to welcome Prince Tall Tale to Canterlot. Do you have a song prepared?"

"Yes, Princess," I replied.

"You may do as you please until it is time."

A question was forming in my mind as she turned away. "Am I the only one playing a song?"

I was too curious to pass the opportunity to ask up.

Princess Celestia looked back at me and smiled. "Yes."

"R-really? Thank you!"

The princess nodded and then flew off.

I walked around for a bit, gazing at the massive and towering buildings in awe.

I decided to shop to pass the time and had what I bought delivered to my room.


I struggled getting my cello case on my back and finally got it on after a few minutes.

I started walking to the castle when I got a funny feeling.

I felt like I was being followed so I turned around and saw a white unicorn with a blue mane and tail shrink back in the crowd.

As much as my cello was hurting my back, I started walking faster.

When I got to the castle I turned toward the sea of ponies everywhere and saw the unicorn nowhere.

I felt my muscles relax until I saw the unicorn by the castle gate as if she were waiting for me.

I quickly walked in, giving a small nod to the guards.

I looked back and saw the unicorn arguing with the guards and smirked.

They sure aren't letting you in anytime soon.

That thought left my head as I saw a flash of light by the guards then the unicorn by the staircase near me.

What is her deal? She sneaks in to get to me and yet I don't even know her!

She then got in my face and took my cello with her magic.

"Hey, give it back!" I yelled attempting to grab the case.

"I hate cello!" she screamed before opening the case and smashing my cello to pieces before running away and laughing like a maniac.

Tears came to my eyes then suddenly vanished as I realized I was laughing.

I was laughing at the stupid fiasco that just happened.

I put the pieces of my cello in the case then slid the case under the stairwell.

I'd get it fixed later.

For now, I had a song to sing.