The trip to the library took longer than Dream first thought, given that she was carrying an unconscious Lyra on her back. The looks were a little unnerving, but all she had to say was, "Pinkie." and that put an end to the looks.
Dream knocked on the library door, which was met with an annoyed Spike from the other side, "What part of "Public Library" don't you understand?! Just come in!"
"Spike!"
The door was opened moments later by a lavender unicorn, "Oh hello Dream it's nice to see you again...Who's on your back?"
Dream motioned to Lyra, "This is Lyra Heartstrings."
"Oh...why is she-"
Dream cut her off, "Pinkie Pie."
"Ahh." A look of realization appeared on her face, "Taking her here for a quiet spot?"
Dream nodded. The unicorn sighed, "Come in, I'll get a cushion from the back room." She walked back inside, Dream following behind her.
"So Dream, how's your brother doing?" Twilight asked from the back room.
"He's been doing okay, given the seclusion..."
Twilight returned with the pillow on her back. Dream noted without using her magic, which she thought was a little strange.
"He does know that we don't hold it against him right? And Pinkie feels horrible about what she did."
Dream nodded, she was used to referring to her Male self in third tense, "He does. I keep trying to get him to take a foal step, but he's so stubborn. He's either wandering around the Everfree, or getting a lesson from Zecora."
Twilight flipped the cushion on the ground and walked over to Dream, "He's taking lessons from Zecora?"
Dream nodded and started to lift Lyra off her back with her wings. It always amazed Twilight how strong her wings were, and how big they were compared to how they looked folded up the few times she spread them.
"Yeah. Why do you ask?"
"Last time I talked with Zecora she was speaking very fondly of her new apprentice."
"Huh." Dream said as she set Lyra down on the cushion, "I am worried for his mental health though, all that seclusion can't be good for it..."
Twilight nodded, "You're right. What kind of baby steps are you asking him to take?"
Dream thought for a second, "Well...I've been asking him if he would just you know, stop by at the Library or something with me, or even just walk into Ponyville or go to the apple farm, but nope. He doesn't want to go."
"I see..." Twilight looked down for a second before looking back up at Dream, "Tell you what? I'll let you two come to the library tonight, around nine how about?"
Dream thought for a second.
I really need to drop the disguise soon... I guess Twilight would be a good first pony to re-integrate back into Ponyville. Since Lyra's living with me...I have to face the fact that she might find out my secret, and it's not that I don't trust her not to say anything, it's just I know from experience on what slips out of your mouth without meaning to... I guess I'll go.
"Sure." She finally said, "If I can get him to come, we will."
Twilight smiled, "Oh good, I was planning on stopping by later today to see if he was okay."
Dream's eyes widened very slightly.
They're THAT worried about me? I don't understand....
"You seem pretty worried about him for some reason... why?"
"Why?" Twilight looked shocked, "We scared him so badly last time he was here that he's pretty much dropped off the face of Equis. Of course I'm worried for him!" She looked down, "Me and the girls feel awful for our first reactions to him when he first came here... We just want to apologize and make things right." She finished.
I had no idea....
"I'll be sure to mention that to him..." Dream said uneasily.
"It would be appreciated."
Dream smiled slightly, to which Twilight responded with her own.
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"So what you're saying is that you need help to find the harmonic resonance of the cloud?"
Dream nodded, "Yep. But we need an extra set of hooves..."
Twilight nodded, "I guess you would... I can ask a friend or two of mine to help you out?"
"That's be great. Who are they?"
The one most likely to help you would be-"Twilight was cut short by a groan from Lyra.
"I think she's coming to."
Twilight sighed in relief, "Oh good, any longer and I might've had to get Nurse Redheart."
"Ugh...where am I?" Lyra groaned.
"The Golden Oaks Library. Uh I know it's a lot to ask Twilight, but could we have some tea please?"
Twilight nodded in understanding and went off to the kitchen to go and prepare some.
Lyra struggled to sit up, "Tea would be nice...thank you. Why are we in the Library?"
"I figured it would be the best place for you to recover."
Lyra shook her head lightly in an attempt to clear her head, "Recover...from what?"
"Pinkie overwhelmed you. You passed out." Dream explained.
"Is that why my head hurts so bad?"
"No I" Dream chuckled nervously, "I uh, accidentally whacked your head on the front door of the bakery.......ehhhsorry.."
Lyra smiled lightly at her, "It's okay. Thank for bringing me here. I don't want to think about what would've happened if we stayed..." She shuddered.
A smirk developed on Dream's face, "You'd have to pay for your half of the Milkshake."
Lyra giggled. Twilight re-entered with a tray of tea balanced on her back, "I hope you both don't mind Chamomile."
Dream shook her head, "Not at all."
Lyra had similar thoughts on Twilight's choice, "It's one of my favourites." She then realized something, "Hey, you're a Unicorn. Why aren't you using your magic for anything?"
Dream had noticed this earlier and was looking for a good time to make a statement, "Yeah, I noticed it earlier. But you normally use magic for everything. Is something wrong?"
Twilight set the tray down between the three of them and shook her head, "No. I'm fine. But back when I lived in Canterlot, I heard a lot of stuck up ponies talking about how Unicorns were superior. I hated the way they referred to the other races. So, I decided the best way not to become one of them was to go at least one week every month without magic."
Lyra, who was poring a cup of tea for herself with her magic, quickly set the pot back down, and picked up her mug in her hooves with a sheepish grin, "Yeah. I hated ponies like that, it really irked me, seeing as how my Dad is an accomplished musician and he's an earth pony."
"Who is your Dad anyway?" Dream took a sip of her tea.
"It's Low Chord."
"The Bass player?" Twilight asked.
She nodded, "That's him."
"I heard his duet with Octavia, it was beautiful." Dream commented.
It was at that point Spike walked by, "...Huh...Mares." And continued to the front door, "Hey Twilight I'm gonna head out for a bit."
"Okay Spike......Tell Rarity I said hello."
Spike turned around with a lock of shock on his face, "How did you?!-....Ugh nevermind." He closed the door.
Twilight giggled, "Oh Spike." she took a sip of her tea, "So Lyra. Dream was telling me about your Cloud Music idea, and I have to say it's really interesting."
Lyra looked at her, "You think so?"
She nodded, "MmHm. In fact I'd love to help out if you need it."
Lyra thought for a second, "Well we do need an extra pair of hooves."
Twilight nodded, "That's what Dream was telling me earlier. I was going to ask some of my friends if they wanted to help out.....Maybe you could visit one of them for me?"
Dream thought for a moment, "I...guess we could, if Lyra's okay with it." She looked to Lyra.
Lyra nodded, "I don't see why not. Just give us the address and we'll go ask her."
Twilight smiled, "Thank you. Her name is Fluttershy and she lives at the west edge of town near the Everfree."
Dream thought for a second, "...Is it that cottage with all the animals around it?"
She nodded, "Yes it is."
"I know where it is. Thanks."
Twilight smiled, "You're welcome, though you should leave now if you want to get back here in time to look around more while everypony's still out and about."
Lyra looked confused, "Why it's only..." She looked at the clock in the corner, "Four O'clock?!" She looked back at them,
"How long was I out?!"
Dream thought for a second, "About...four hours maybe."
"About that yeah." Twilight agreed.
"Oh wow.... Let's go." Lyra got up.
"Probably a good idea." Dream got up along with Twilight, "Thank you for the tea Twilight."
Twilight smiled, "Anytime Dream, it was good hearing from you. And a pleasure meeting you Lyra."
Lyra smiled back, "A pleasure meeting you as well Twilight. I think I'm going to like Ponyville."
They started making their way to the door.
"I'm glad. It's a nice little community." Twilight said.
"I agree," Dream stated, "After the initial Pinkie Pie." She opened the door.
Twilight giggled and turned left while Dream and Lyra turned right.
"I'll ask Rainbow Dash. We'll meet back up at the Library at nine Dream, with or without your brother."
"Okay Twilight. See ya." Dream said.
"Bye."
"Bye you two." Twilight left.
"So," Dream started, "Let's go." She trotted off.
Lyra nodded and feel into step beside her.