Ho Ho Ho! Meeerry Christmas! (Plus, APNF sneak peak)

Hello, one and all! It's that special (or not-so-special, depending on your personal preference) time of year once again! I wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Hearth's Warming, Happy Holidays and Good Sunday, et cetera, et cetera. As a special treat, I am going to release a sneak peak of the next chapter of A Pup Named Fenrir, which is almost complete. Yesiree, I know that this one took a while but I've been hard at work perfecting it and now it's almost here. So without further ado, here we go:

The walls stretched high above me like crystalline monoliths and for a moment, a sliver of fear sank into me that the spell had gone wrong and I'd royally screwed up the enchantment. Thankfully, one look at my instructor told me that it wasn't the case, Twilight's pleased smile informing me of the spell's success. I was no longer my giant size, now standing about two feet taller than the average pony and thus able to easily meet my friends' gazes. It was also an ideal height considering the fact I wasn't currently some sort of towering behemoth and I could still feel large and imposing so it was a win-win in my book.

"Incredible! Well done, Fen!" Twilight congratulated me, taking a moment to scribble something in her notebook. "Admittedly, I had my doubts but this turned out to be a rousing success!"

"Thanks Twi," I beamed and took turns stretching out my limbs.

Hmm, nothing appears to be out of sorts...

Just then, Spike entered the room carrying a tray of chocolate chip banana muffins.

"Who wants a snack?"

He stopped and peered at me.

"Whoa, you got smaller! How're you feeling?"

"Pretty good," I admitted, wiggling the toes on my right foreleg. "Feels...weird."

"I bet," Spike admitted, scratching his head with one claw. "One time, I got too greedy and accidentally grew to giant size."

Huh. I definitely need to hear more about that adventure.

"I remember that! I was so worried that you were-..."

BURP-FWOOSH!

Twilight's response was interrupted by Spike's fiery belch, a scroll popping out of the green flames and rolling onto the floor. Ah, a message from Princess Celestia. I wonder what she wants.

Scanning the scroll, Twilight let out a little gasp.

"Apparently what appears to be a human was discovered in the Royal Garden. Princess Celestia wants us to come to Canterlot right away!"

"Wait, an actual human?" Spike inquired with astonishment. "Like in the old myths?"

I cocked a brow. "Humans have been extinct in Equestria for, what, six thousand years? Did this newcomer say that he or she is a human? And what are they doing here now?"

Twilight reread the letter and bit her lower lip. "The letter mentions that it appears to be a male human and that he's currently unconscious...but that's about it. Oh, and the princesses also want you to come too, since you've actually seen what humans look like in the flesh."

True, although most of them were either fleeing in terror or were choking on smoke.

"Alright, I'm game for a trip."

And scene!

What, thirsty for more? Well, looks like you have to waii-aiit! 🎶

MWAH-HA-HA-HA!

Anyway, from my interdimensional domicile home to yours, I hope all of you are in good health and high spirits. Say it with me now: stay groovy, colts and fillies!

Love,

MisterEdd

HAPPY HEARTH'S WARMING 2022!! 🎄