Chapter 11. Cherry's Point of View
I wake up to the soothing sound of rain against the ground and the wind against the outer wall of the Inn. Peaceful way to wake up after an finding solace only in sleep. It's only about 6 o'clock (P.M.), judging by how bright it is, and how long I've slept. Cheerilee must not have come in, because her bedding is pristine and folded. I get up, rub my eyes, and look around a bit. There's a note by her bed, lying there by it's lonesome self. Walking over to it, and picking it up, I read the top.
Cherry,
I've gone out to visit the family since I live here. I'll be back around 8 or 9 o'clock. Be safe and don't leave the Inn unless
it's an emergency. I've left enough food to get you buy, and you can get water from the lobby. I'll see you soon, and I hope you're feeling better! Tomorrow we'll be leaving, so make sure you are ready for the trip, because it's going to be a long one. Heck, what am I saying, you were on the trip here. Sometimes I just forget things, then I start going on really long tangents about random things...Maybe I should wrap this up.... I'll see you when I get back!
P.S.
Practice up on your magic. I've left some books by the table if you care to read them.
Love,
Mrs. Cheerilee.
"Well I suppose I could do some practicing." I thought. I walk over to the books and read the title. In slightly fancy writing, the first one says,
"Spells and Incantations for those who have the talent to cast them."
followed by the next book, which said,
"Anything and Everything Magic."
and finally,
"Mysterious Witches and Wizards."
I pick up the first book and sit down. Then I thought for a second, "Maybe I should try some levitation like Cheerilee said. How did she explain it?"
Thinking about it, I go through what happened today. First we left, then we decided we'll go home tomorrow, then she explained the spell.
"First put an object on something like a table."
I look at the book, and mentally check that off the list.
"Second, Imagine and aura around the object."
I do so, straining to imagine and aura around the cover of the book. My horn starts slightly glowing. After a few seconds, the page started showing a light blue ring around it.
"Check!" I say to myself.
"Third, imagine that aura lifting up, dragging the object up with it."
Trying ever so hard, I think of the aura rising into the air, but I was unable to move it more than a nudge. I try again, but again with out a significant result. "How am I even Oak's son? He was the protector of Ponyville. He was devoted to magic, and I can't even open a book with my magic." I thought to myself.
As I start thinking about Oak and his legacy, the book begins to show that same glowing border around it, only this time it was stronger. I think of Rose, her beauty and her elegance, and the cover begins to rise. Surprised, I break my gaze from the book, causing it to fall back to it's original position. This seems abnormal. I try again, only this time thinking about different things I enjoy. Eating apples, running, talking with Rose, watching the birds. The book slowly begins to shake, outputting what seemed to be blue sparks. All of a sudden, the cover snapped open! I was stunned, but I think I figured out how to make magic a lot more powerful. All I had to do was put a little love into it. It was quite amazing, but I need to get back to my studies. Opening the book to the first page, I read,
"Any Unicorn in Equestria can cast spells, but it's all a matter of what spell, and if they have the experience to cast it."
This interested me greatly, so I continued to read.
"Magic is something that lives in everything. In the air, in the trees, in the ground, even in the walls of your house. Whether you can harness it or not is the question. This book will teach you of all things magic. However, it will not teach you how to do any spells that are dangerous beyond a certain extent."
After a while, I was completely devoted to reading this, entertained to the farthest extent of my reach. I had never known so much about with magic, besides the fact that it can be dangerous in some cases.
I continue reading for the rest of the day, engulfed in the knowledge of this book, discovering many new things. By time Cheerilee had arrived back at our room, I could turn the pages without even thinking. Plus, I completely forgot about Oak!
"Hi Cheerilee. I read one of your books, and I found it really interesting. I learnt that Magic lies within everything! Even the walls!"
"That's very nice Cherry. While I was out visiting the family, I ran into Apple Jack, a charismatic pony. She's the owner of 'Sweet Apple Acres' down near the South part of Ponyville. I told her about you, and she gave me a sweet apple pie for us to share." Without any other way to thank her, I ran over to her and hugged her. It was strange, the feeling of her against my head. I back away, smiling.
We take out the apple pie from her pouch, and the sight of it makes me start to drool. It was a medium sized pie with the filling exposed. You could see the sparkling apples under the top portion, mixed in with apple sauce, with a hint of cinnamon, all topped off with their finest breading, baked at the perfect temperature to the perfect amount of time. After we both finished gawking over the pie, we slice into it, giving both her and me a large piece of cake. Right there, while eating did I finally realize that there was a lesson to be learned today. A very important lesson. The lesson is, whenever you're feeling down, or sad, or even depressed, there is always going to be something, or someone to cheer you back up.