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// I've Got the Magic in Me 
// Story: Different Dimensions 
// by MidnightInk97 
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By the time we had gotten home from our tour and hanging out with Twister and Rainbow Dash, everypony was too tired to even climb the stairs to the bedrooms. Winter and Fire said their good nights and headed off to their rooms. Silver and I got to share the guest bedroom which was actually really big for a sort of small house. The only problem is was that there was only one bed. 
“I can sleep on the floor.” I offered and started to grab a pillow from the bed when Silver tapped my shoulder. “You don’t have to do that… I… Really don’t mind sharing since it is a pretty big bed.” She stuttered followed by a small blush. I smiled, my cheeks heating up to match Silvers’. “Okay. Thanks.” We both climbed into bed and snuggled under the blankets. I somehow felt a lot more safe when I had my new companion and it shaded my cheeks an even darker red, luckily it was too dark for Silver to see. 
I woke up to the sound of quiet whimpers coming from next to me. I opened my eyes a little and looked around. I saw Silver lying curled up in a ball softly crying. I nudged her with my hoof and she jumped a little until she saw that it was just me. She turned around and with the bright full moons’ light leaking through the window I could see her tear stained and blotched face. 
“I’m sorry that I woke you up.” She sniffled. “I’m just feeling a bit home sick at the moment.” She explained, wiping away some tears. I couldn’t hold it in any longer so I burst out crying and we cried together. “That’s okay.” I choked. I had tried my best to be strong for the younger filly but that just didn’t work out. We cried together, hugging each other until our eyes were dry and we eventually fell asleep in each other’s hooves till the morning sun started creeping into the sky. 
A knock came at the door. “Girls. We have to leave soon so we can catch our train.” Winter called from the other side of the door. We opened our eyes, a little startled and embarrassed at first to see that we were still holding on to each other from the previous night’s cry fest. I jumped from the bed stretching out my wings and legs. Silver’s head fell back to the pillow in exhaustion. “Five more minutes.” She muffled into the bed sheets. 
“Come on Silver. We get to meet the princesses today.” I stated pulling the covers off of her and she instantly folded up, shivering. “Fine.” She said lazily and she started to crawl with her eyes closed but the edge of the bed came and she didn’t notice, so she fell to the floor muzzle first into the carpet. “Ow.” She grumbled into the floor. I burst out laughing and eventually she sat up and started laughing with me.  “Come on.” I said as I stumbled towards the door still giggling uncontrollably. 
“What are you guys laughing about?” Fire asked as Silver and I tumbled down the stairs, our manes still un-brushed. “Silver tried to crawl off the bed… With her eyes closed and well the bed kind of ended.” I explained through bursts of laughter. Fire tried to suppress a chuckle. “So that’s what that thud was upstairs. Are you okay Silver?” Winter asked concerned but also smiled a bit. “Yeah I am fine.” Silver said as she sat down at the kitchen table which had pancakes piled high upon a plate in the middle. 
“Well eat up girls. We are leaving in an hour.” Winter declared as Silver, Fire and I scarfed down some pancakes still laughing with our mouths full. Winter shook her head and grinned. “Hey mom I just thought of a really good idea.” Fire said. “Since Silver and Sapphira have horns, could we teach them a little about unicorn magic before we leave?” She asked excitedly. 
“That’s a great idea!” Winter admitted. I jumped out of my seat. “Really! You will actually teach us?” I asked my eyes wide with eagerness. 
“Why not? Fire and I can probably teach you how to levitate things, the basics.” Winter said. 
“This is so cool!” Silver said clopping her hooves together in delight as we stood in the living room waiting for Winter to begin. “Okay girls, what I want you to do is clear your heads.” Winter instructed with Fire sitting on the couch silently observing. We did as we were told. “Once you have your head completely, try to replicate my moves.” She said and with that she closed her eyes in concentration as her horn began to glow softly. The glass that Winter had set on the coffee table started to shimmer with Winter’s white aurora as it rose into the air before being gently placed back on the table. “Okay, Sapphira, you first.” Winter said. 
I nodded and made sure my head was clear and then I thought about the cup rising into the air. I felt something spark in my head and a shiver ran down my spine as I felt my horn tingle with magic. My magic suddenly surged and my eyes snapped open to find the cup had risen a few inches and then fell to the table, shattering it. I gasped. “I’m so sorry.” I sputtered feeling like I was going to burst out crying. 
“Oh it’s okay dear. To be perfectly honest, I could feel your aurora, which is your magic, I felt it like it was my own and that is truly astounding.” She said as she levitated a broom and dust pan to clean up the shards of glass. After cleaning up the mess I had made, Winter decided that it was best to use a plastic cup instead. 
“Silver it’s your turn.” Winter said taking a few tiny steps back just in case. Silver had a little more control than I did but cup still clattered back onto the table noisily. “I think that’s enough practice for now. It’s time to go anyway so let’s get a move on.” Winter shuffled us out of the house. 
Fire, Silver and I galloped ahead playing tag all the way to the train station while Winter trotted happily behind, her saddle bag swishing bag and forth with her movements. “You’re it!” Silver yelled as she tagged Fire and quickly ran away. Fire spun around heading right for me. I squealed, darting around Winter. “Ha ha! Catch me if you can!” I shouted. I peeked around Winter white mane expecting to find Fire but she wasn’t there. Fire poked me with her horn, making me jump into the air. “Gotcha!” She shouted and I chased after her and Silver the rest of the way there.
The train was so cool, it had its own buffet for the passengers filled with more snacks and goodies than I could possibly imagine. “This is so awesome.” I declared as we walked over to a booth to sit and eat our treats. 
“Wait until you see Canterlot.” Fire exclaimed. “And the city itself isn’t even the best part. The castle is what is really going to blow your mind.” 
“I can’t wait.” Silver gleamed. My grin widened as far it possibly could. “Me neither.”
“Its so beautiful.” I said awestruck as I stared up at the gleaming castle walls. I looked over at Fire and Silver and they had the same expression as me, wide eyes and gaping mouth. I chuckled to myself as Winter pushed us to the towering double doors. 
“May I help you?” The unicorn receptionist asked with a funny accent, looking us up and down over her glasses. “Yes.” Winter stepped forward. “We need to speak to the princesses at once. This is an emergency.” She said. 
The mare turned back to her computer and started scrolling. “Uh huh. Do you have an appointment?” She asked, not even taking her eyes off the monitor. “No but it is very urgent that we see the princesses.
“I'm sorry but no appointment, no meeting.” She stated. 
‘She doesn’t sound like she is sorry.’ I thought to myself. 
Winter turned around all flustered. “Well there are no other ponies around. Could we show her your wings?” She whispered to Silver and I. “That might be the only way to get in. Without having to break in.” She added. 
I looked at Silver expectantly but she had the same wondering look as me. I finally nodded and Silver and I pulled off our cloaks, expanding our wings at the same time. The receptionist stared at us. 
“Starswirls beard!” She exclaimed as her jaw fell. 
“Now will you let us see the princesses?” Winter asked, trying desperately stay in control. The mare nodded her head, still mesmerized by our wings as she opened the set of doors next to her with her magic and stated, “Down the hall and make your first right.” 
“Thanks.” Winter said coldly and she hurried us past the still stunned unicorn and through the doors. 
‘This is it. Don’t screw it up Sapphira.’ I thought, mentally giving myself a pep talk. I gulped. ‘Oh boy.’