Sorry for going on hiatus for so long! I had writer's block and didn't want to do the next few chapters without a little background or research on the subject matter. I want to thank litestardt for his contribution and everyone who has been so patient with me and is sticking around to read these words. Without further ado, chapter 25!

-Pinkie Pie's Mourning-

I must have eaten too much ice cream or something last night, Maude didn't want any dessert so I ate it for her. Maybe that's why my tummy felt sick and stuff. The cold morning air blew through my pile of blankets and made me shiver slightly despite myself. I groaned and hauled my head up as I glanced around my bright pink room, confetti and streamers adorning nearly every surface. I somehow managed to get dressed and get downstairs, ignoring the routine of teasing my hair up from it's floppy bed head. I was too tired to make it poof like it normally does.

"You'd better hurry up, Pinkie," Mr. Cake told me on his way upstairs, tying his apron around his chest "The shop is opening soon, you're usually gone by now!"

My eyes widened as I realized I must have slept in. It was just the kick I needed to get going, bolting down the stairs and hurrying out the door, calling an apology for skipping breakfast to Mrs. Cake. A bottle of pills laying next to my uneaten plate of toast and eggs. Maude was lucky she was in college, her classes didn't start until noon. Of course, that didn't stop her from waking up at the crack of dawn like she was still at the Rock Farm.

I shuddered as I remember my time on that dreary stretch of land. How awful. I shake my head and keep running, desperate to get to Canterlot High before classes start. I hadn't been able to spend as much time with Twilight as I wanted to lately thanks to her furious studying for the upcoming tests. It probably didn't help that she was in all advanced placement classes. The only times we got to hang out alone anymore was in the mornings in front of the school. And sometimes even that would be interrupted by studying, or some of our friends coming to bother us.

As I slid to a stop in front of the marble statue belefore the school, I realize just how cold it was, my nose red and dripping in the cold and my arms covered in goosebumps. I had forgotten all of my winter clothes as I hurried to get to school on time. A sneeze escaped my mouth quickly which got the attention of my pretty girl.

"Pinkie Pie!" Twikight exclaimed, standing up and hurrying over to me, a math textbook clutched in one hand, "What we're you thinking, coming outside dressed like that?" Twilight had a point, she was wearing ear muffs, a scarf, boots, mittens, and a coat that Rarity had made. She looked snuggly and warm.

"I guess I wasn't," I mutter with a small shrug, disappearing into my sea of shivers. I was definitely going to catch a cold if I didn't get inside quickly.

"You goofball! Put these on!" She insisted, taking off all but her boots and helping me put them on. I didn't feel warmer right away, but they smelled like Twilight and were so soft. I smiled broadly and hugged her tight, to thank her, and try to keep her warm as the cold started to seep into her bones.

"You're the best Twily," I coo through chattering teeth. Luckily for the both of us, my tardiness had left only a few minutes before the doors to the school opened up. If I had gone any faster it would have gotten much more uncomfortable. Of course, if I had woken up at the right time, none of this would be a problem.

Oh well, you can't exactly change the past. You can only hope to move forward and forget about it.

Great, now I feel bad for giving th guys a short chapter. I'm still taking submissions for an OC to make an appearance in my story, if you're willing to share. Don't forget to review and stay tuned for another chapter (hopefully) coming soon! Please don't be mad at me…