//------------------------------// // All Apologies // Story: The Pony That Fell From The Sky // by Zurvan //------------------------------// Chapter 37: All Apologies "The shocked and stunned Trixie is speechless." Trixie says as they walk up to Twilight's castle. "Yeah." Twilight chuckles. "Be it ever so spectacular there's no place like home." "Trixie finds that amusing." "That was the intention." "When will you start teaching Trixie?" "I need to catch up on some stuff. So tomorrow I'll want you to show me exactly what you know. That way I'll know what to teach you." Trixie nods. "Then Trixie would like to rest." "Let's go find Spike then." Twilight says “I sent a letter ahead so he should have a room ready for you.” “Good idea.” Trixie says and the two of them walk into the castle.   Not long after walking into the castle they are spotted by Spike. “Twilight!” Spike says as he comes running up to them. “Welcome home.” “Thank you, Spike.” Twilight says. “Do you have a room ready for Trixie?” Spike nods. “I gave her the room right next to yours.” “That’s perfect.” Twilight says. “Will you please help her get settled in?” “Of course.” Spike says then turns to Trixie. “Would you like to go straight to your room or do you want a tour?” “Trixie is tired. Trixie would like to go to her room.” “All right, let’s go then.” Spike says as he and Trixie walk off. Twilight walks over to her desk and grabs a quill and parchment in her magic. “No time like the present to get this plan started.” With that she begins writing a letter. Just as Twilight finishes writing the letter Spike walks back in. “Hey Twilight, what you got there?” “It’s a letter to King Appolyinia.” Twilight answers as she seals the letter and places an official seal on it. “Why would you write him?” “I’m just letting him know that Ash has regained his memories.” Twilight answers. “Won’t he want to question him? “We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it.” “Oh okay.” Spike says. “Need anything else?” Twilight shakes her head. “I’m alright.  I’ve got to send this letter through official mail.” “Okay. I’m going to fix some nachos.” “Sounds tasty.” “Want some?” “Leave the gems off and sure, a snack might be nice.” “Okay.” Spike says as he heads into the kitchen. ========== Afternoon, the next day Twilight is teaching Trixie magic when Rarity, Sweetie Belle and Ash walk in. Twilight notices them and motions for them to wait. “Okay Trixie I think you’ve got a firm grasp on the practical side of magic. It could possibly help you to read up on the fundamentals.” She grabs a book in her magic. “Read this book and practice those spells. Let me know when you finish the book and we’ll continue from there.” Trixie takes the book in her magic. “Shouldn’t take Trixie long.” She heads off to her room with the book. Twilight turns her attention to Rarity and the others. “What can I do for you three?” “Go on Sweetie.” Rarity says pushing Sweetie forward. “We wanted to apologize again for all the trouble we caused.” Sweetie says. “I thought we were past this, you did what you thought you had to help Ash regain his memories.” Twilight says. Sweetie nods.”There’s something else.” “What is it?” Sweetie looks to Rarity who waves her on. “I’d wanted to see if you could maybe help Zecora.” “Help Zecora with what?” Twilight asks. Sweetie sighs. “She was cursed by a unicorn some years ago, that’s why she speaks in rhyme.” "What?" "Zecora told us all this when she gave Ash the potions." Sweetie explains. "I was originally going to tell you to distract you so we could get on the train." "But you saw me go through the mirror so you knew I was distracted." Sweetie nods. "It was wrong of us to keep this from you and continue Zecora's curse." “I should be able to break the curse." “What if you can’t break the curse?” “If that happens?” Twilight asks then thinks. “The only option is to find the pony that cursed her and make him or her reverse it.” “How would you do that?” “There’s a spell, it’s difficult, but with proper preparation I should be able to cast it.” Twilight says. “I had started preparing to cast it when you two went missing, but then we got a solid lead.” "In that case there's somepony else I think you should find if you can." "Who's that?" "Her child that the unicorn that cursed her took away." Twilight gasps. "That's not right. I'll have to talk to Zecora and make sure she wants us to find her child and talk to her about the curse. I can't do either one of she doesn't want me to " Sweetie nods. "I understand." "You will ask her right?" Ash asks. "It was her potions that helped me get better faster and at least partially restored my memory. I'd like to repay her in some way if possible." Twilight nods. "Of course." She pulls a scroll out of her saddlebags and unrolls it. "Let's see how my schedule looks." "I'm sure you're busy." Rarity says. "We should be off." "Actually." Twilight says as she rolls the scroll back up and replaces it in her saddlebags. "I have nothing important planned for this afternoon. Would you care to accompany me to Zecora's to talk to her?" "Could we?" Sweetie asks looking at Rarity. "Please?" Rarity sighs. "You listen to Twilight and stay with her. Twilight would you bring them back to the Boutique when you return to town?" "Of course." Twilight answers "Very well." Rarity says. "Only since Twilight requested it." "Thank you." Sweetie says. "We'll be on our best behavior." "This does not mean you two are ungrounded." Rarity states as she stares down the two youngsters. "We understand." Ash says. Rarity nods. "Very well. I shall be off then." She turns and leaves. Twilight watches Rarity leave then looks to her young companions. "Are you two ready?" Sweetie nods. "Let's go."