I looked around. The tent was dark with eerie lights coming from dim gold lanterns. The tent itself was a bright navy with golden stars patterned. I shifted impatiently. When was Trixie gonna come out? Suddenly, the curtains swished open. A grumpy looking pony stepped out, her blue and white mane considerably ruffled.

"Whaddya want?" the pony snapped.

"Are you...are you Trixie?" I asked uneasily.

"That's me. You here for a magic show? That's 20 bits." Trixie replied.

"Actually, that's not why I'm here." I looked around nervously, then leant in closer."Promise you won't tell Celestia, or Luna, or anyone?"

Trixie gave an evil grin. "Nothing I love better than a good secret. I promise. Now tell me,"

I took a big breath. "Alright...I wanna take over Equestria." I whispered.

Trixie jumped up, her eyes flashing.

I panicked. Was she mad? Would she tell?

"No, I won't tell. A promise is a promise," Trixie assured me.

"How..how did you know what I was thinking?" I gasped.

"Hmmph. A simple spell. You can learn much more than that from me. In fact, I'm completely in agreement with your plan." she snorted.

"You..you are?" I gave myself a mental face palm. Why was I so nervous? She's like you. She wont tell.

"Yup. Tell you what, I'll give you coaching and help you become the ruler of Equestria on one condition."

"What?" I gulped.

"You have to make me the next in line for the throne. Promise?" Trixie smiled mischievously.

" I..I promise." I stammered.

"Not like that. Repeat after me: I promise to make Trixie heir to the throne when I take over Equestria." she commanded.

I repeated it slowly.

"Good. We begin tomorrow. Same place, same time." she informed promptly, before trotting away.

I turned and walked out of the tent. I galloped home at full speed. I could trust her, right? She'd help me. But despite my confident reassurances, a trickle of doubt was gnawing at the back of my mind. I remembered her power-hungry face and her wish. Would she really help me or would she eventually take over herself? Well, it was too late for regret. I had to go through with this. I galloped homewards, putting all thoughts of magic and Trixie out of my mind and simply enjoying the refreshing evening breeze.