> A memory in my heart > by Misty Arcana > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > A start under the stars > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The moon cast its silver and beautiful light on the city and creates a mysterious but relaxing atmosphere. . A small pony was standing on the balcony and enjoying the open air. This little purple pony loved to stand under the moonlight and look at the stars, in fact it was something that gave her peace and made her forget all her sorrows. That day, as always, no one had played with her and no one had volunteered to accept her. Adopting an elkhorn was not an easy and interesting task. Apart from her, there were two young sisters in the Skyros orphanage, but she was the only one who was not noticed by anyone. Of course, it almost made sense that the two Alcorn sisters had spent more time with the other children, and they were both older than Opaline. Opaline Arcana. What Opaline knew completely about herself was that she was brought here when she was two years old, and at that time the other two Alcorn sisters were 5 years old. What occupied Opaline's mind was that these two sisters were just like her, an elkhorn. A horse that has both wings and horns. It seemed strange that all three of them were born like this and the other ponies were normal breeds. Unicorn, winged and ground pony. These were the main races that lived peacefully together. Of course...thousands of years ago before the birth of Equestria, these three races were not friends and were enemies. Opaline was born on Florida, a large island close to Equestria's famous regions of Cantelot and Ponyville. Also, Opaline had spent most of her life in an orphanage and didn't know much about the world outside of their island. Of course, he knew many things about it up there, where no one could reach it, a space higher than the sky above them. An infinite universe. Little Opaline continued to watch the bright stars until a soft and kind voice caught her attention, she was the nurse of Ward 22, Opaline's Ward. Marta was the nurse of Ward 22 and the beloved nurse of young Opaline. "Martha." Seeing her beloved nurse, Opaline opened her little wings and jumped towards Martha. "Why weren't you with me today? You promised." Opaline looked at Martha with a bad mood and lowered her head in anger. Martha sighed and petted Opaline, "My Opal, you know I was off today." My Opal. That was the nickname that Martha gave Opaline. Of course, she actually gave all the ponies in her ward nicknames: Sunbeam, Cloud. Soft, my raspberry, mint and.... Martha was the favorite of all Florida ponies. Opaline got out of Marta's arms and sighed, "Why doesn't anyone like me? Am I a bad pony?" Marta sighed and looked into Opaline's sad eyes, "Of course not." you are special Martha lit her horn and put Opaline on the bed using magic and left the room. "Sleep now, it's late." And then everything got dark. All the ponies woke up at exactly 7:00 a.m., this was the time for breakfast, and the little ponies had to reach the canteen on time to choose the best food. But among the children, Opaline always arrived late and usually there was not much left except a salad sandwich and some boiled potatoes. Of course, Opaline really liked these foods as breakfast or a short meal, and she was always satisfied with what she ate, but that day she was a little lazy. When Opaline arrived at the dining room, the section of boiled potatoes and her favorite sandwich was completely empty, and instead there was a large amount of the food that Opaline hated, i.e. alfalfa soup. Opaline poured a little soup for herself and sat down at the blue table in the hall like usual and started eating. "I promised myself not to try this food again, but now look. All the kids love its fried potatoes, pancakes, and garlic bread. Why should my favorite and special food end?" She was heard behind her and a pony muttered, "It's too embarrassing for Ice Elkhorn to eat this kind of food and she doesn't have any cute mark and ... The voice stopped for a moment, but she continued, "An elkhorn is almost pale. It's really embarrassing that the hair of an elkhorn is white, this is the color for old ponies." Laughter rose from most of the hall and almost everyone started laughing except for one. A pony, a blue pony with eyes the color of the sky, who was also an .Alicorn After breakfast, it was always free time and every pony could safely do her favorite things and play with her friends. All the toys were full of boys and girls playing together and having fun. But right behind the building and playground, there was a dirt field that was the hiding place of our little pony Opaline. Opaline usually sat and read in this place, reading books that were her only friend and among them she loved spell books and books of exciting stories that always took her on an adventurous and fantasy journey and also indescribable. They took This was another thing that calmed Opaline in her loneliness and sadness. But it was then that Opaline realized something, something terrible and unbelievable, about Martha. it's true . That day was Sunday and on Sundays it was Martha's turn to take care of the food and that day... Martha was not there. It really wasn't. but why ? Opaline sighed She tried to continue reading the book, but just then a sweet and soft voice caught her attention. "Hey, Opaline, what are you reading?》 Blue Alcorn was standing right behind Opaline and lowered her head to the extent that her breath could easily hit Opaline. Blue Alcorn raised her head and proudly said, "I am Luna. You must be Opaline, right? Opaline Arcana. Then she smiled and sat next to Opaline. "I don't want my sister to know that I'm with you. She thinks you're weird and well... troublesome. I'm sorry, I don't mean to but.... we can control the magic. But you..." Luna paused and didn't continue. Instead, he got up and ran to the playground right where his sister and their friends were and didn't even come back to talk to Opaline again. Well, almost. There was something different and special about these two sisters and Opaline could easily feel it, as if a warmth within her was telling her this, and there was even a small spark within her that wanted to say something about herself. An important thing. Opaline sighed and opened her book again and it was there that something caught her eye. The moon and the sun... Why were these two sisters so similar? Luna... Tia... Goddess of the moon. Everything was really strange, even more than before. Why were these two sisters so interesting and mysterious to Opaline? Opaline didn't know, but the spark inside her knew and it had to be activated. That night came earlier than expected. Of course, it was no surprise, the magicians had become weak and this caused the night and day to be shorter and longer. But just when Opaline decided to go to sleep earlier than usual, the sound of the blue elkhorn caught her attention. "Sister . Sister . Look, I got a cutie mark. I got a cutie mark." And it was there that the matter of the moon and the sun and the early onset of night was revealed to Opaline. Luna Princess Luna Alicorn with night magic. The next part: Moon and Sun mark > Moon and Sun mark > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Last night Luna and now Tia. There really was nothing worse than this in the world. The only thing that gave Opaline hope was that she would soon have a cutie mark. But... there really wasn't a more special talent than controlling the moon and the sun, right? So who was she supposed to be? And why was an Alcorn born? That morning, the bright sun slowly came out with Tia's horn and placed itself in the sky and shone brightly. Opaline looked at the sky from the window of the room. How ridiculous! Why do they have to control the moon and the sun when this is the work of professional sorcerers? Of course, Opaline knew that they were getting weaker day by day and it was becoming more difficult to do this. The weather of Florida, once so carefully crafted and controlled, was gradually beginning to change. Sure, the seasons were still there, but little by little, they were starting to feel... off. A summer day that was a little bit too cold, a winter evening that was a little too warm, everything was slowly falling out of place. Soon the breakfast bell rang and Opaline didn't want to miss her favorite breakfast this time so she ran to the dining room. was then her eyes fell on Marta, who was talking to the birch-colored unicorn. She got curious and listened to their conversation behind the pillar near the dining room. Martha looked at the unicorn and sighed, "So... you want our Alcorns, right? 》 The ash-colored unicorn replied with a serious and dry tone, "Just the two of them. Moon and Sun Controllers. 》 " But... what about Opaline? 》 Marta asked. "Only the controllers. That little purple elk is still too young. Can't" replied the unicorn. Marta thought, Opaline was Marta's favorite pony, and Marta wanted Opaline to have some friends and be happy, but it didn't seem like it was happening at the moment. "Very well. We will talk to the manager here and you will also spend a temporary period so that we can make sure that they or you are comfortable. Please tell us your details. 》 Purple Alcorn came out from behind the pillar, she didn't care much about food anymore Tia and Luna were supposed to have a family but she... Why was everything so difficult? Opaline didn't know the answer to this question and felt something strange inside her, a strange and special light, a spark that gave her hope and made her more hopeful. Opaline ran to the dining room and this time she treated herself to all the food she liked. It was really interesting that her favorite dishes hadn't run out that day, and even more interesting, there was still no one in the dining room. I mean... the talent of these two elkhorns was so special that it had attracted the attention of the ponies of the Florida orphanage? Opaline preferred to enjoy eating for now and later to think about these suspicious sisters who gave her a strange feeling. But why did Opaline feel like she was facing strange and rare creatures every time she saw these two people? And did she feel uncomfortable? Maybe it should be called jealousy, but...no, there was something else that Opaline felt even inside herself, but weaker and with less charm. In the afternoon, Tia took the sun to the middle of the sky and then the same unicorn Tusi took her and Luna with him to start the first courses. This matter bothered Opaline a little and made her feel more jealous towards Tia and Luna. Opaline muttered, "Royal Sisters." Opaline paused for a moment, did she really say "Royal Sisters? But why? Why did such a thing occur to her? I mean, they might be the future rulers of Equestria? But then she would have to tell them." The government was helping because it was an Alcorn, just like Tia and Luna. Opaline left the dining room, it was strangely quiet that day and this gave Opaline a chance to visit the library and read her favorite books. Books were Opaline's only friends and she always enjoyed reading them. The book chosen that day was a book about a pony that had a strange power, the little pony was a pegasus with the ability to teleport and produce a shield, and this ability made it very different and had no friends until one day it transformed itself into a unicorn. He brought and secretly helped people by using his talent. It got to the point where he forgot that a Pegasus was born and... Opaline was engrossed in reading a book when a voice was heard behind him. "Hey. What are you reading?" Blue Alcorn was standing behind Opaline and watching her. Opaline sighed and answered: "Hello Luna. The novel book. It's called Pegahorn . Do you like reading books?" Luna answered: "Yes. But I like to read stories more. Humorous and...exciting stories. What about you?" :" I love the genre of mystery and adventure. Humor is also good. But most of all I love astronomy." : "Great. I am Alcorn of the Moon and Tia is the Sun. Maybe you are Alcorn of the Earth. Or maybe the rest of the stars or...anything else." Opaline stared at Luna, she was the only person who had visited her in these two days. Even Marta has been spending less time with Opaline recently. So this Opaline got ready to ask what was on her mind. : "Luna, you... you and Tia.. are going to go, aren't you? So why are you messing around so much since yesterday?" Luna looked around, then wrapped her pillow around Opaline and answered: "Well... you're a friend." . Isn't it? A secret friend.》 This was really strange. Tia and Luna were the most popular ponies of Florida and maybe Skyros. Every day a large number of ponies gathered around them and... Opaline didn't wait and asked: "But why me? You have a very friends. Right? All those ponies who They are looking for you and Tia all day long... your friend.》 There was a loud laughter in the library. :" Oh no Opaline. No. They're just fans. They're more of a pest than a friend. They hang around you but they're not friends. They hang out with you and talk to you but they're not friendly. They might seem like they love you and care about you. But they only love to be seen. They only follow you for themselves and soon forget you. A real friend is the one who is with you until the end, even in the worst times. You know, I don't count the fans on my head either.》 These words had a new and strange feeling for Opaline, a feeling that could not be easily understood. Opaline never had any friends. : "Opaline. You are having a vigil tonight. Come join us, it will be fun." The little blue elkhorn looked at Opaline for the last time and left the library, and the strange feeling and mysterious spark was activated in Opaline's being again. Opalin sighed and opened his book, almost to the end of the story. About ten minutes later, she caught Opalin's eye right on the last pages of the poetry book. . be yourself. Don't be like anyone else. love yourself Come and don't role play. Be yourself in front of me Come and show your true self and be a warrior. Be yourself. Be who you are. with all your sadness be yourself . Be who you are. just be yourself And wait for his miracle. No matter what you are, I will stay by your side forever. It was the first time Opaline read and even heard this poem, but as if... this poem had something in it. A... a warning or advice for... the future. The future of Opaline. Opaline got up and went out of the library. It was almost lunch time and Opalin wanted to prove herself. This time she should win the food fight. She will win. The tables were turned upside down on the floor of the dining hall and the ponies were behind or under them. Each trench table was at least 2 ponies and each pony had 10 hits. Each table had to throw sour cream yogurt at the nearest table, and the loser was responsible for cleaning up all of Skyros. Opaline had never won these games, but she wasn't a loser either, she was borderline between a winner and a loser. Opaline was usually placed in the table of neutral groups and even in the games she was out of place. But she had to win. The winner of the "Mima" games was allowed to use the book house without permission for two weeks and was also allowed to eat any food she wanted. This was considered a dream and maybe even a small popularity for Opaline, of course, she had to defeat Sue Knight first. The permanent winner of Mima games. Sophia Emilia Knight, known as Sue, was the all-time winner of the Mima Games and all the Florida Games. She was considered one of Florida's favorites and was also adopted by the mayor two weeks ago and became Sofia Emilia. But still at the orphanage in Skyros (of course only on weekends). lived . Opaline knew how to beat Sue and it was thanks to the book that day and Luna's words. Opaline took a deep breath and ran to the dining room. This is not possible. No . No . Nah I always win, don't I? Isn't it Star? 》 Her voice could be heard even from the farthest street of the city. Sophia had finally lost in Mima's games. Thanks to Opaline. But it was not Opaline who had won. It was Tia. The whole story was that... It was the end of the war and Su's team was weakened and had no chance to win. Opaline was ahead of all the groups and could defeat Team Su with one shot to become MIMA's champion for the first time. But... a feeling inside Opalin prevented this, she looked at Luna and told her with her body to give space. Opaline's last shot went to Tia and Luna's table, and Tia's toast was neutralized, and all of Opalin's points went to Tia and Luna. :"Congratulations. The winner of this round of the official Florida Orphanage games, Luna and Tia. Cheers. Of course, for the first time, we almost saw our third elkhorn Opaline Arcana win. Cheers again...》 The party lasted for two hours, but Opaline preferred to prepare herself for the night's party and get some rest. She always repeats the song his mother sings to him or Marta sings it to him. This song was the only thing Opaline remembered from her mother. A song that was something like this: like clouds like rain in my heart... like the sun in your heart... those corners like a memory like a dream Your beat in my heart Like a memory, a corner of my heart. This is a memory in my heart. Reviewing this song, Opaline remembered something, the poem she had read in that book that day... her writing style was really similar to this song and even her singing style. And Marta too... The strange thing was that Opaline repeated the poem in the style that Marta read to her, but this style of reading these words was much more familiar, really familiar. All the Florida ponies were gathered around a big warm fire under the stars, this was one of the orphanage's annual camps. Opaline was sitting in a corner and thinking about what had happened: first that book, Mima war, Martha's disappearance, Tia and Luna's adoption and most importantly becoming friends with Luna. All these special and strange events did not make sense in one day, and there must have been a reason for wanting Opaline to discover it, and this was what the spark inside told her. Exactly an hour later, after all the Skyros ponies had gone to their rooms, Opaline returned to the campfire. The ashes of the fire were still warm, and small bright lights were visible on the woods. But something It was her feeling that had drawn Opaline to the fire. The feeling she had when she was near the fire, being strong and excited and happy. A feeling that Opaline could describe with only one thing, the feeling of being herself. Being her true self. Next part: fire mark > Fire mark > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The sun slowly started to rise and all the Florida ponies, woke up. That day was an important day for the ponies of Skyros Orphanage. There was supposed to be a visit to the orphanage and one of the lucky little ponies might even get adopted. Usually on the day of the annual visit to Florida, the most important people of the town went to the orphanage and other important places, so the little ponies had to show good behavior. It didn't matter to ponies like Opaline, but Opaline's mind wasn't at ease that day, she was thinking about all the strange adventures of yesterday, adventures that would never happen to someone like her. Opaline got off her round blue bed and fixed her hair with magic, then ran to the main hall to find Martha. Marta would never leave Opaline to this extent and this was the strangest mystery in the world for Opaline. In the main hall, all the ponies of the Florida orphanage were talking and had a really great appearance. Every year at least one of the orphanage's ponies was adopted at this annual event, and Opaline loved this annual event. Even though she was not adopted in all these years. Opaline called this event "a celebration of happiness" and thought how great and easy life all the ponies who leave the orphanage until that time have. Along with love, affection, friendship and family. What was Opaline's main wish. Opaline passed through the main hall and approached the corridor of the nurses' rooms and went towards Martha's room. Martha's room was room 144 and it was located almost at the end of the corridor. Opaline approached the door of the room and heard quiet and strange sounds. Marta was talking to the manager of Skyros and seemed to be saying something about her. :" But... what next? You know that no one accepts Opaline, right?" : "It's true, Marta, but .. you are. Even if you are not with her. She should not be adopted, you know that she is ..." :" What are you doing? Come and get out soon" Opaline looked behind her and saw Nurse Peach, one of the strictest nurses she had ever seen, standing there angrily. Opaline sighed and moved towards the yard, if she was never going to be adopted, then it would be better if she didn't participate in this year's happiness party. Opaline's hiding place was the only place that had a special peace and gave Opaline motivation. A quiet and cool place and almost big. Opaline sat down by her favorite boulder, Marta's conversation with the headmaster of Skyros running through her mind. Why should he not be accepted? And why did the manager say that even if Martha wasn't with him... the puzzles were getting harder and harder and Opaline had to solve them. Opaline teleported a small notebook from her room using magic, luckily she was good at this spell. Skyros Stranger Things: Detective Opaca's First Case 1 Marta has not been seen in the orphanage for about two days. 2 strange books with strange poems. A poem that is like the lullaby of Opalin's mother 3 Martha is not supposed to be? But should? 4 Why shouldn't Opaline be adopted? And most importantly, what is the reason for the spark inside the opaline? Opaline looked at the notes she had written, there was no reason for any of them. Of course for now. The only thing Opaline knew was that all these events were completely connected and revealed a great secret. All these events occupied Opaline's mind and she really wanted to solve all these mysteries. Suddenly, a noise was heard from behind the twisting bushes of Eshghe, and Opaline Arcana had to get out of his thoughts. Opaline opened her wings and flew towards the bushes of lvy. That's when she bumped into a small green thing with blue eyes, a baby dragon. Young Opaline Arcana sat down on the ground and looked at the little dragon. The dragon's lovely blue eyes caused something to stir in Opaline's heart. A beautiful and rare feeling that gave her a good feeling. Opalin picked up the little dragon and looked her friend over and smiled kindly. :" Hello little one. I'm Opaline. Who are you?" The dragon was looking at Opaline and making lovely noises. Opaline looked at the Ivy bushes and then at the bright purple body and blue eyes of the dragon. :" I call you Ivy. My little Ivy." Opaline looked into the eyes of the little dragon. She really liked them. Opaline was lost in her thoughts when suddenly the little dragon started to cry and Opaline was there when she realized that Ivy was hungry. "Okay. Okay, I'll go get you some food. Wait here." Opaline put Ivy behind the bush and ran to the dining room. Evie was her only friend and she needed help. Opaline opened the refrigerator door, took some cookies from a container and quickly returned to Ivy. :" Come eat my little one. 》 Opaline watched Ivy happily eat. And then she flew to her room. It was forbidden to bring any kind of pet to the orphanage under any circumstances, but Opaline did not want to leave the little dragon who was an orphan just like her. She had a great plan, probably a great plan. While Opaline was busy finding a place for her little dragon, the two ponies were talking : "What do you think, Tia? You don't like her, do you? This could end very badly for her ..》 Tia sighed and looked at Sophia, it's true that she hated Opaline but there was no reason for her to do this. But... :" Okay. It's okay. Recently, I feel that he has been communicating with my sister a lot and I don't like this." Sofia smiled and the plan started from that moment. Opaline pulled out a small box from her wardrobe and put some clean tissues and a doll pillow in it, she put the box in a hidden corner behind her bed and looked at Ivy. :" You're just like me. Single. Lonely and... cute. I'm glad to see you my little dragon." It was at that time that fire came out of the mouth of the armored ivy and was thrown towards Opaline, causing a part of the carpet to catch fire. Opaline quickly spread her wings to contain the fire but there was something strange about it, she felt no burning heat. , the fire did no harm to Opaline and was instead absorbed by Opaline's twisted horn and a moment later Opaline began to glow. cutie mark Opaline had finally earned her cutie mark. Two blue flames like wings and a pink crystal that looked a lot like a horn. Opaline couldn't believe she had finally gotten what she wanted more than anything. But... what did her cutie mark really mean? It was then that a strange smoke caught Opaline's attention, smoke coming from the barn. Opaline quickly jumped out the window and flew to the warehouse. No one had noticed the smoke until Opaline arrived, and Opaline was the first to arrive, which was highly suspicious. Opaline opened the barn door with her poison and ran inside, but that was when the smoke increased and the barn door was locked for a few moments. Opaline looked around with fear and noticed a large device among the smokes, they were not fire smoke, they were artificial smokes to fool Opalin. It was Sophia's plan for Opaline to turn her into a little saboteur. Opaline's eyes fell on the small window of the barn and quickly opened it, it was just a plan, a plan for her. Opaline jumped out of the barn window and sat on the ground, but that's when she caught sight of a group of ponies watching her with angry looks. :" I will explain. I... I just.. I saw the smoke and..》 :" No need to explain, Opaline. We saw everything.》 :" What? No. You didn't see it. I didn't do it. 》 :" Why Opaline. This fire is completely your fault." Opaline looked worriedly at all the nurses and ponies gathered around her, there was no evidence to prove her innocence. Opaline was completely trapped. Just then, Sofia entered and took the ivy from her back. :" Look. Here is the proof. It is quite clear that Opaline set fire to the barn with this dragon. And if this is not enough, I have to say that bringing pets to the orphanage is prohibited and declared illegal." Opaline looked at the crowd and said :" Well, I was in the warehouse myself. If I was supposed to do this, I would have burned myself in the fire. 》 Celestia laughed and pointed to Opaline's back :" So what is this? Cutie mark of fire. Right? Admit it, Opaline, you didn't burn in the fire and all these events were your fault. Martha is no longer there to defend you.》 :" What? I have a fire cutie mark, but.. But.. Hey Vaista, what do you mean it's not Martha?" Celestia smiled wickedly. :" Martha has gone to Canterlot from here. She doesn't work here anymore. Today is her last day of work in Skyros." No, that wasn't true. Opaline couldn't believe that the only person who loved her was gone. Opaline was completely alone now. completely alone But there were things that needed to be revealed, many things. And there was only one solution... Next part: Flame of loneliness