"AND DON'T COME BACK IN UNTIL YOUR CHORES ARE DONE." an angry voice boomed, followed by the sound of a pony crashing into the snow and the door slamming.

A small brown Earth Pony shook the snow off of her hair, muttering, "My chores are done. The chocolate isn't supposed to come until next Thursday." She shook her head again, out of disgust.

Father my flank, she thought, Hot Chocolate do the laundry that your mom said she would do, Hot Chocolate go to bed at five in the afternoon, Hot Chocolate do everything an Earth Pony could barely do.

"Hey Cocoa, why are you just standing here?" a voice said behind her. Cocoa turned around and saw her violet colored sister Whipped Cream hovering her way, hooves nearly touching the snow.

"Because dad pretends he doesn't own a calendar." Cocoa rolled her brown eyes. "EVERYPONY KNOWS YOU DON'T WANT ME IN THE HOUSE DAD! STOP TRYING TO HIDE IT!" she yelled in the direction of her house.

Cream set down onto the snow and steered Cocoa away from the spot she stood. "I know you think he hates you, but I-"

"Wouldn't put it past him. I know, I know. You tell me EVERY. SINGLE. WEEK!" Hot Chocolate interrupted. The two of them passed several shops in the town, all of them slamming at the sight of the "Cursed child."

They arrived at a post office, too covered in snow to see any colors. The door opened quickly and a small voice was heard, "Cocoa, I'm sorry. I'm not bringing the cocoa."

"I know, Derpy. You said that last week." Cocoa smiled. It had been a week since she and Derpy Do had actually had a conversation, but it felt like a lifetime. "Are you staying this year? Or did you just forget my cocoa beans." she asked.

Derpy shook her head yes, sandy yellow mane falling in front of her eyes. "I even made sure I got the whole week off. I heard your Hot Chocolate was legendary! And maybe I could learn how you do it?"

"Sure, just be sure to hide your eyes. My dad has this messed up delusion that anypony that doesn't look or act normal is evil. That's why I said all those things in the letters."

The door to the post office opened and a group of colts stood in the doorway. One of them had smooth hair, like he put snow in it all the time, which he did. Two others sneered at the trio and the last smirked like he got away with trashing a classroom. The boy in front, who was obviously in charge, said, "So you can read. I just thought you were stupid."

Whipped Cream jumped up to the colt's face, their noses touching. "Back off, Marshmallow Fluff. Or else-"

"Or else what? You'll tell daddy on me?" He said in a babyish voice, then in a normal kids voice said, "Face it, Cream. Dad's liked me better, since I have an actual purpose. I don't deliver the mail, or fly around in a restaurant taking ponies' orders. And I definitely don't curse the town or worship ,blecch, Luna."

At this Cocoa sprang to her feet and screamed, "I didn't curse the BUCKING TOWN! IF ANYPONY IS CURSING IT, IT WOULD BE YOU. I THOUGHT YOUR PRECIOUS CELESTIA CHERISHED FRIENDSHIP AND KINDNESS. IF SHE CAME DOWN HERE TODAY, SHE WOULD BURN IT TO THE GROUND! AT LEAST LUNA KEEPS HER PROMISES!" Everypony stepped back from Cocoa, who looked as if she would burn Snow Hoof by herself.

Marshmallow tossed his head in a half scared fashion and left, his goons not too far behind.

"Young Lady. Don't ever say my Princess is a liar. Do you understand me?" Coal Fire stood right behind Cocoa, eyes ablaze.

"Yessir." Hot Cocoa mumbled.

"I said, do you understand me?"

"Yes sir." she said with perfect clarity. I understand that while Celestia may be older, she would be powerless against everything without Luna. And that she neglected Luna and banished every part of her soul to the Lunar prison. Not even attempting to dispel the nightmare , I understand, you-

"Hot Chocolate, watch your words. They will harm you more than your father ever will." A majestic voice said to her. The midnight blue princess swooped down to the earth and scooped Hot Chocolate into her arms.

"Hi Luna. I guess you heard me a minute ago. And please stop 'guiding' me out of the town. I find it pretty creepy." Cocoa looked into the eyes of the alicorn carrying her. "Where are we going anyways?"

Luna gave her a half smile. "You have been summoned by my sister."

Hot Chocolate sighed, wondering how many Princesses could hear her complaints.

A few minutes later, they arrived at Canterlot Castle. Many guards were there and at the end of a purple carpet stretched out to the large doors of the palace, stood the Princess of the Sun.

"Hot Chocolate, may I have a word with you?"

Mwahahahaha! I used Derpy (I need her to have a family) to capture your attention. Don't worry, she is a major character in the story. BTW I reeeeaaaaaalllllly didn't know what to do, so I tried to see if you were paying attention. Who is Marshmallow Fluff? Go back to the prologue.