//------------------------------// // A Tale Of Siblings // Story: Eclipsed // by Fotohunter //------------------------------// Twilight had decided to skip the bus today. It was a beautiful day, the birds sang happily and the sun shined high, her spirit was soaring. She had been in Canterlot High for a couple of months and her world had changed in all of the best ways, now she had six awesome friends and her life finally had something beyond studying. As she walked and she allowed her mind to imagine all the fun she and her friends would have today: Maybe Pinkie will teach her how to bake cookies, or Fluttershy will take her to see the new baby animals, or Sunset would take her for some tea. Twilight paused and took a deep breath. -Today will be an excellent day!- Twilight smiled at the world of possibilities, until a bush began to move. -What was that?- Twilight turned and saw the bush move, first randomly and then is a rhythmical fashion. -What the?- Though Twilight’s first thought was to just let it be her curiosity got the best of her and carefully she approached the bush. As she got closer the bush began to move less and less until it became a very soft shake. -Mew?- was the sound that came from the bush. -A kitten?- Twilight calmed down and with a smile approached the bush calmly. -Come out, I promise I won’t hurt you- said Twilight with kindness as she finally got near the bush. Suddenly a small figure jumped out of the bush scaring Twilight. -Gotcha!- -Aahaaaa!- screamed Twilight as she felt on her ass. In front of her a small kid with purple skin and green hair laughed heartily while Twilight stood up annoyed. -Spike!- -You-you you should have looked at your face!- laughed spike as he shed his tears of joy. -You should have been on the bus- said Twilight with a nagging voice. -Hey! You did not board it so neither did I. You are my older sister and I followed your example- said Spike. Twilight rolled her eyes at Spike’s answer. -Fine, fine. I am walking to school and you can come with me- said Twilight. -Sounds fun- said Spike cheerfully. Twilight tried to keep a frown but she couldn’t, she could not stay mad at her younger brother. Both walked down the street enjoying their company. -So, how has been Canterlot High for you?- asked Twilight. -Not bad actually, is far friendlier than Crystal Prep High and I have managed to make some very good friends- said Spike. -AJ has told me that you have become good friends with Applebloom and her friends and that you have had a great time with the kids of your new class- said Twilight proud of her little brother. -Yeah, I thought that getting along with those kids would have been quite hard, but everyone here is super nice and super supportive- said Spike cheerfully. Twilight was happy for her brother newfound place in the world. After the events of the Friendship Games Twilight had discovered that good friends could give you a new angle in life and she knew that her little brother would benefit from that, is the least she could have done after he saved her from herself. She was the one that asked her parents to also transfer Spike to Canterlot High, and though they were resilient they finally understood that as much as she needed good friends Spike needed to have a world beyond his older sister. Before they knew it they had arrived at Canterlot High, as usual Twilight’s friends were gathered underneath the horse statue at the entrance. -TWILIGHT! SPIKE!- yelled Pinkie Pie as soon as she saw Twilight and Spike coming, almost deafening anyone in her proximity. -Not so loud dear, I think she can hear you all the same if you were a little softer- said Rarity as she recovered her hearing. -But what if they did not see us! It would have been tragical!- said Pinkie scared at the idea. -Is easier to miss an elephant in a room than you in a crowd Pinkie- said Sunset followed by a hearty laugh from the girls. -Hey girls- said Twilight as she approached the group. Spike saw Rarity and immediately tried to look cool to impress the girl of his dreams. -Hey everybody- said Spike trying to sound suave. -Hey little man, I think Scotaloo and the others were looking for you- said Rainbow. -Oh right, we have to get the history project.- Spike turned around and winked to Rarity. -See you around.- The girls waved Spike goodbye. -Your little brother is really growing up fast- said Sunset happily. -I think Canterlot High is doing for him what it has done for me- replied Twilight smiling. -Maybe, but what really caught my eye is how different you and Spike are- pointed Fluttershy. -What do you mean?- asked Twilight in an attempt to sound oblivious, clearly trying to hide something. -Just look at him, you two have nothing in common. I mean, we have seen Shining Armor and you two have a lot of things in common, but Spike is like a different world from you two- said Applejack. -Well, it resembles more other members of my family- said Twilight slightly nervous. -Clearly not your parents, they have nothing in common with Spike- jumped to say Pinkie Pie. Twilight sucked a bit deeper into nervousness and Sunset took note of it. -Oh come on, maybe he resembles an uncle or other relative we haven’t met- commented Rarity. Twilight suddenly lowered her head making clear she was very nervous. -Twilight, what’s wrong?- asked Sunset. Twilight rose her head and saw the faces of all her friends working about her. Feeling she couldn’t hide it any longer Twilight took a deep breath and pushed out the truth. -Spike does not resemble any member of my family because… because he is adopted- said Twilight feeling really uncomfortable. There was a brief silence from the girls. -And what is so bad about that?- finally asked Sunset. -Is just a little awkward- said Twilight. -What is so awkward dear? You may no be blood but you have the bond of family and that bond is thicker than blood and water- said Rarity. -Plus the little guy really loves you and you love him, that’s something to celebrate not to hide- added Applejack. Twilight sighted again, it was still hard for her to be very open with her friends. -I there something else we should know?- asked Fluttershy as she sensed Twilight doubt. -Look, Spike doesn’t know he is adopted. I know he is because I added two and two together years ago but my parents are not sure how to disclose it to him- said Twilight. -Why don’t they just tell him? It can’t be that hard- said Rainbow Dash. All the girls turned to Rainbow making clear to her that she had missed some of the subtext. -It is hard?- asked Rainbow confused. -Look, Spike has lived under Shining Armor and my shadow all his life. Shining and I have been some of the most awarded students Crystal High ever had, in contrast Spike struggled a lot and had a very hard time both with his grades and peers and though he has given his best he always felt bad for not being able to be like us, like me. My parents wanted to tell him back then but they feared that if he knew at that time he would feel like a big disappoint for my parents. Now that he has been attending Canterlot High he has been doing so well my parents are feeling very confident to tell him, but is they who want to tell him- explained Twilight. -Oh dear, it seemed far more complicated that even I imagined- said Rarity. -Please, I beg you not to tell Spike or anybody else- begged Twilight. Sunset kindly put her hand on Twilight’s shoulder. -Don’t worry, we are friends and secrets between friends stay between friends- said Sunset. All the girls assented happily. -Thanks girls- said Twilight relieved. No soon the conversation ended the girls heard a massive BUMP coming from the entrance. They shifted their heads and could see Derpy as she had bumped against Timekeeper and dropped all her books. -Speaking of things that need to be talked about- said Applejack with a smile. The girls saw how Derpy looked around nervously while Timekeeper happily collected the fallen books and helped Derpy carried them. As Timekeeper carried the book in Derpy followed with a smile and a blushing face. -I don’t know why those two aren’t dating yet? They would make such a cute couple- said Rarity swooning over the idea of love. -Say what now?- asked Twilight confused. -Ever since Timekeeper began helping Depry to improve her grades Derpy’s grades have been going up, as does her admiration for Timekeeper- said Sunset in a subtle yet understandable way. -Oh- said Twilight realizing what Sunset meant. -Is just that everyone in school knows that there Derpy has a crush on Timekeeper- said Rainbow with a smug smile. -Everyone except Timekeeper apparently- pointed Twilight. -Maybe I should help Derpy tell him!- said Pinky as she pulled out a DERPY LOVES TIMEKEEPER sign. .No dear, that’s not right. You have to let love take its natural course- said Rarity. -Besides, we don’t know if Timekeeper would like to correspond Derpy’s feelings- pointed Fluttershy. -That’s not fun- said Pinkie Pie disappointed. The bell rang announcing the beginning of the school day. -Oh well, we will see what happens. Right now we need to get our asses in before we get detention- pointed Applejack. -By the way, did you hear the news? We are getting a new faculty member and students today- said Sunset as the girls walked to the building. -Really? Who are they?- asked Twilight. -Apparently is the new school psychologist and his three daughters- said Sunset. -Sounds like fun!- said Pinkie Pie. -Well, whatever they are lets hope is better than the last time we got three new students at the same time- said Rainbow. -Is it about the Sirens you have told me before?- asked Twilight. -That’s right sugar cube. Now better move it or lose it- said Applejack as the girls sprinted to class.