Sumponeigh Knot Yew visits Pony Ville

by Uncle Knot

A dangerous conversation

The next morning

Twilight opened her eyes to the dawn and some sharp knocking upon the library door. It was such a peaceful morning outside the window. The sky breath warmth and light turning to look at the cookoo clock, Twilight realized that it was 8:35

“Oh my, Spike wake up!”

“What?”

“We’re late to open the library”

“It’s Saturday Twilight” responded Spike “No pony comes early to the library on …”

More knocking could be heard upon the door

“Answer the door Spike!” demanded Twilight “I have to fix my mane”

Spike reluctantly complied

“Good morning Zecora” said Spike “come on in”

“Good morning Spike” said Zecora

“Good morning” said a 2nd voice “we had a pleasant hike”

Zecora and the stranger entered the library single file. Zecora came 1st. The 2nd larger pony ducked his head as he entered. The library seemed very suddenly very small to Spike.

“Good morning Zecora” said Twilight as she came down the stairway. She stared at Zecora’s larger companion. Worse - the larger companion stared back. He stared back at the pony upon the stairway with an indescribable expression. The hairs on Twilight’s mane stood on end at the emotions she was feeling.

“Good morning Twilight, as you can see” said Zecora “I have brought a very special pony with me”

“Good morning Miss Sparkle, tis a pleasure to meet” said the stranger “some pony who has done so many wonderful feats” the stranger continued “I am not your uncle, but you may call me Uncle Knot. Knot with a ‘k’ as in a way to fasten a rope”

“So what brings you to my realm of literature?” asked Twilight

“I come bearing gifts” said Uncle Knot and with that comment he pulled a book from his saddle bag. “These are my notes on how to turn a dragon into a pony”

“What !” exclaimed Spike

“Could that really work?” asked Twilight

“Yes it can, but there are certain conditions” said Uncle Knot

“Conditions?” asked Twilight

“Firstly, only Zecora, Spike, myself and you may know of this” said Uncle Knot

“Who?” said Owliwiscious

“Okay, you too, but no pony else” said Uncle Knot “secondly, Spike must write a letter describing how he feels about you, Twilight”

“Why?” asked Spike

“So we will have a way to turn you back into a dragon” said Uncle Knot

“But what if I don’t want to become a dragon again?” asked Spike

“That thought had not occurred to me” said Uncle Knot “but remember Spike, this is only a test spell, a more permanent solution requires this paliminary research”

“I concur” said Twilight “Spike, being a dragon is who you were meant to be”

“And finally, Spike, this magic comes with a cost” said Uncle Knot

“How much do I have to pay?” asked Spike

“No exchange is necessary of bits, upon your heart will come the hits” said Zecora “to be sure dear is the price, for as in love, lucky is the dice”

“Very cryptic Zecora” said Uncle Knot “but right on target”

“I don’t think Spike is ready for this” said Twilight

“Understood” said Uncle Knot

“But Twilight, I know I’m ready” said Spike

“Enough, we’ll talk about this latter” said Twilight

“There is another option to consider” said Uncle Knot

“Oh, what is that? Turning a pony into a dragon?” said a sarcastic Twilight

“An interesting idea, but no, there is a necessity to enable Spike to get his wings” said Uncle Knot

“And what price would he pay for that?” asked Twilight

“Significantly more, but he might avoid the cost through the use of the first spell” said Uncle Knot

“How do you, Uncle Knot, know these spells?” demanded Twilight

“It has been my duty to know all sorts of things.”

“And who gave you these duties?”

“Celestia” responded Uncle Knot

“You mean Princess Celestia?”

“Of course, as you say” said Uncle Knot

“So you wouldn’t mind if I consulted her about this magic?” asked Twilight

“Yes I would mind” said Uncle Knot “Surely you know how important it would be to do some research and surprise her with the result”

“Yes, I do” responded Twilight

“So you can sympathize with my desire to keep this confidential?” said Uncle Knot

“Well, I still don’t know … “ said Twilight

“But” interrupted Spike

“No ‘buts’ Spike” said Twilight

“It is most improper to interrupt your governess” said Uncle Knot “So I will leave you to think it over, if you have a change of mind, contact Zecora, she will know where to find me”

With that Uncle Knot left, leaving Zecora, Spike and Twilight to think about things.

“You’re not going with him?” asked Twilight

“He told me to stay a bit, said you might have a question or two” said Zecora “that by asking me might get an answer that fits or at least a puzzle solved is due”

”Alright, how long have you known Uncle Knot?” asked Twilight

“Since I was a foal in my home land” said Zecora “far across the world over ocean and sand. He adopted me when I was in peril and called me his little pet sparrow”

“Do you think his plan to help give either wings to Spike or let him be a pony for a few days will work?” asked Twilight

“Yes his plan will work, they always do” answered Zecora “but not always by book and clerk, that could hide a clue”

“Thank you Zecora” said Twilight showing her to the door “we will talk about this latter”

“Just think Twilight if I could grow my wings I could keep up with you” said Spike

“But the price you may have to pay yourself may be very painful” said Twilight

“Growing up is painful” responded Spike “I can handle it”

“But are you ready for that type of pain?”

“Well, at least, let me be a pony for a few days”

“I just don’t like the restriction of not being able to talk with any pony about this”

“You can talk with Zecora” offered Spike

“I want to talk to Celestia about this”

“But wouldn’t you rather surprise her with this magic?”