//------------------------------// // Chapter Two: Comfort and Surpries // Story: Our Love that Sparked in a Flash // by Tavitima //------------------------------// Chapter Two: Comfort and Surprises Twilight woke up looking like a mess. She cried all night, and she didn't know why. She didn't feel like herself at all, and she found herself crying over Flas. She closed her eyes, but the vision on Flash kept popping up into her mind. No matter how silly she felt, she couldn't stop. "Twilight, can we come in?" A young voice asked from outside Twilight's room. "Sure thing, Spike." Twilight responded. Starlight and Spike walked into the room, a stack on pancakes within Starlight's magical grasp. "Eat this Twilight, it's noon." Starlight sadly said. "Noon?! I've been moping in my room for that long?" Twilight muttered in disbelief. "Twilight, we know loosing Flash to Sunset is hard for you, but you really have to put it all behind you!" Spike said. Twilight buried her face into her hooves. "Guys, I know that I have to get over Flash. I mean, my future kind of depends on it! Truth is, I'm really not fine. I tried to keep myself level headed yesterday because I didn't want you two to worry about me. But I guess I can't get past you guys, huh? Twilight chuckled. Starlight pulled Twilight into a tight embrace. "Like I said last night, I know how you feel, Twilight. I lost my best friend. I overreacted and controlled a whole town. I forced them into something bad. I know that you won't do what I did, but you might not be your actual self if you carry on like this. I didn't face reality the right way when I was younger. Don't make that same mistake, please." A small smile spread across Twilight's face. "Starlight, I'm glad that I helped you change into the pony you are now! I really needed somepony to tell me that I was acting irrational who wasn't just me!" "Yeah, but I think I've got a pretty good feeling about what you're thinking. Starlight lost her best friend, and I kind of thinking I'm loosing my crush..." Spike sadly said. "You and Rarity? Psht! Spike, that's never going to work out!" Starlight chuckled. Twilight immediately nudged Starlight and gave her a stern look. "Oh- I mean that... Uh..." "It's okay, Starlight. We all have to come and realize the truth." "Sorry, Spike. I should've never said that" Spike only responded with giving his friend a smile. "Look, I appreciate how you two are looking out for me, but I think it'll be best if you leave me be." Twilight stated, burring her head in her pillow. "And all those papers I have to review, I'm going to save them until 5, okay? I'm just really not in the mood today." Starlight and Spike retired from trying to talk sense into Twilight and left the room. Thinking she was alone, Twilight began to quietly sob into her pillow. It wasn't until she heard a loud bang outside her window. "Hey, Twi! Daring mailed me the newest book! Wanna read?" The pony impatiently asked while banging the glass. "Hi Rainbow Dash!" Twilight quickly said while getting up. She hastily opened the window. "What are you doing here?" Dashie's there because Tima loves her! Speaking of Tima loving characters, when's Rarity going to in the story? PINKIE!!! Rainbow Dash gave her friend a weird look. "I just told you that Daring mailed me the next book and- Whoa! You look terrible! What the hay happened to you?!" Rainbow Dash said in shock after realizing the state her friend was in. "Did somepony go a head and mess with you?! If they did, they're in the for the Dashinator!" Twilight giggled to herself remembering the time she and Rainbow Dash were giving a presentation to a group of Wonderbolt candidates. "Thanks for the support, but nopony did anything wrong." "Then why do you so... Uhm... Bad?" "It's actually a really weird story." "C'mon, Twi! You can tell me anything!" "I don't feel comfortable explaining it." Twilight said. She noticed the book she used to communicate with Sunset on her night table. She levitated the book towards her and smiled when she saw the note. It read, 'Please think over everything again. We love you and we want the old Twilight back. Love, Spike and Starlight.' Good old Spike and Starlight. Twilight thought as she set the book in Rainbow's hooves. "How about you read this? It'll help you understand. If I told you, I'd probably start crying before I finish." Rainbow Dash gave Twilight a confused look and began to read. Twilight watched her friend's movements. When Rainbow Dash put the book down, she had a conflicted look on her face. "Twilight, I really just don't know what to say. You know I'm not the one for this sappy stuff." Twilight sadly sighed. "I know, Rainbow." "How about you go see Rarity? She'd totally help you!" There she is, Twi's going to Rarity next! ... I give up... Twilight's face lit up. "Great idea, Rainbow! You. Spike, and and Starlight have been trying to comfort me. But Rarity, she'll actually give me advice. She's experienced with stallions- I mean guys!" She giddily explained. "Wow, Twilight. This really is getting you happy..?" Rainbow Dash slowly asked. Twilight sighed once again. "This whole thing is getting to my head. I've never been in love before. You might've done the same thing if you lost your crush." "Heh, in a thousand years I'll get a crush!" "I'll mark it on my calendar!" Twilight joked. The two began to laugh, and she was feeling a lot better. "I'm glad you dropped in, Dash. How about we read that book when I'm finished with Rarity?" "Kay, but we might needa fix you up, seriously." Rainbow Dash said. Twilight sheepishly chuckled. "Right, good idea." Before any of the two could do anything else, a knock was heard from the door. "Twilight, Princess Cadance is here!" Starlight said. Twilight stopped and looked at her calendar. For the day's date, it read, 'Cadance visiting at 12:15 pm for a matter she wants to discuss.' Twilight began to walk around the room and panic. "Oh, no! No no no no no no! Cadance is here, I can't go down there! Princess of Love! I don't want her to sense anything!" "I'll be with you." Rainbow Dash assured, tossing Twilight a hairbrush. "Thanks, Rainbow." Twilight said with a smile. "Starlight, tell them that we'll be right down!" "Alright." Starlight said before walking off. After a quick brush, Rainbow Dash threw Twilight's crown on her head and forced her friend out the room. "Twilight, getta grip! Just finish this meeting. Me, Spike, and Starlight will also help you! You're just overthinking!" "Spike, Starlight, and I!" Twilight corrected. "And I'm not overthinking. As the Princess of Love, Cadance could maybe sense love!" "So, I'd honestly recommend for you to talk to her!" "Wh-What?!" "Shh! We're here!" Rainbow Dash hissed as she opened the door. Twilight frowned to herself. Rainbow Dash is obviously upset with the way I'm acting. But she's offered to help me, keep her here, Twilight! She thought to herself. But when she entered the room, her heart stopped. Next to Princess Cadance was somepony she didn't expect to see: Flash Sentry. Rainbow Dash saw Flash, then Twilight freeze. She swiftly kicked Twilight's back leg from next to her and pointed her head to Cadance. Twilight nodded and continued. "Twilight! It's great to see you again! Oh, hello Rainbow Dash. Pleasure to meet you again." Cadance greeted. "It's great to see you too, Cadance!" Twilight said, her worries melting away. She forgot that Flash was behind her sister-in-law, she was just happy to be with Cadance. The two began to sing their song. "Sunshine, sunshine, ladybugs awake! Clap your hooves and do a little shake!" Twilight happily giggled. "So, what brings you here?" "I had a good talk with Tia and Una about this." Cadance said. "I know, sorry to use those nicknames I have for them. I know they make you laugh." She teased. "So, I realized that you're a princess now. You've started as a savior of Equestria, a target for villains. Now, you're a princess. That gives all the better reason for ponies to try and take you hostage! You need some sort of protection besides your own magic." "But Twilight can magnate just fine without any kind if protector!" Rainbow said with her hoof waving in the air. "I know, but what if something like what happened with Chrysalis happens again? We need to keep out guard up! That's why I've decided for you to have a royal guard around." Twilight had a troubled look on her face, anypony could tell that she didn't feel right. "How about we try this for a week and see how it goes?" Candance said with a smile. Twilight sighed in defeat. "Alright, for you. But I still don't think I need it-" "Actually, you do!" Starlight interrupted. "Twilight, everypony gave me directions to your castle and told me where you were and when you and Spike would be back from that presentation. You even had your door unlocked!" "But I want to be open to friendship opportunities! Remember what happened with you?" "I do, but protection is something you need! I swear, many ponies want to crush you!" "She does have a point." Spike said. "I still think Twi can manage on her own, but whatever she chooses I'll stick with." Rainbow stated. "Then I guess I'll try the whole guard thing out." Twilight uneasily said. "For you." Cadance warmly smiled. "If you don't like the whole guard set up then you can go back to how everything was! Now, Flash Sentry has been assigned to be your guard!" Finally realizing Flash, Starlight, Twilight, Rainbow Dash, and Spike froze. All fully aware of the recent news of Twilight's crush be taken. "Twilight? Are you okay?" "Huh?! Oh, yea, sure!" She uneasily said. "Thanks for stopping by, Candance! Are you staying?" "Me? Oh, I'd love to stay, but I still have some work to complete while Shining watches Flurry Heart. "Isn't that Sunburst's job?" Starlight questioned. "Flurry's caught the cold so we decided to give him a break today. Phew, that baby is hard to take care of! Well, I'll see you all later. Bye!" Cadance walked out the room where two of her crystal guards were waiting and she left. "Soooooo... This'll be awkward!" Rainbow Dash stated as she slowly flew up to Twilight. "You still gonna talk to Rarity?" "I think now I really have to!"