//------------------------------// // Chapter 6 // Story: A Wonderbolt Trip // by Rocky Boulder //------------------------------// Well, Crimson sure was grumpy the next morning. It almost seemed like he crashed on purpose. Of course, he and the others were surprised from such a quick recovery…  but it still was hilarious to see their reaction.. Scratch that... I think I’ve been spending too much time with Discord these days.. "Twilight! Did you fall asleep?" Starbinder poked my side with a hoof. "Uh?" I asked in confusion and realized I had spaced out during a flying technique lesson. "Twilight, Star you must be having a pleasant conversation? Because I am not." Firefly noted angerly."Now stop talking and suck this technique into your head newbies! Your gonna need it in one week." "And what's gonna happen then?" Free Breeze asked. "Is the Celebration getting moved to nearer dates?" "We're heading to Cloudsdale in a week. Some inspectors from the academy were wanting to see how we improved. After that we will start working on the routine and... pegasus magic." I've heard about pegasus magic - that's how they, well and me, could fly. But since we obviously could fly, than what? Or maybe some way of using it more effectively... And.. I have no idea. "And do I have to mention that the princess will be joining the inspectors?" Celestia? No, no, no. This could ruin the future big-time! "And I think you don't want to embarrass yourself in front of princess Celestia, so you better stop spacing out Twilight!" Firefly returned me to the conscious world with the raised voice in the end of the sentence. "Sorry." I may have blushed as I looked away embarrassed. But anyway, I wonder how my friends back in future Equestria were doing. "Finally!" I screamed while jumping up. I lifted Twilight's version of the Time Travel spell and lifted it in the air. Spike ran into the room and excitedly said "Did you find it? We can get Twilight back?” “Yes! She needs to reach out with her magic and open the portal from her side!" "All right! ... And if she doesn't know that we are trying to undo the spell?" "Umm.. Let's just hope that doesn't happen." Spike nodded and ran out of the room, saying something about going to Shugarcube Corner when I heard a familiar burp and 'pop'. "What is it Spike? Just don't say that..." "Yup, Twilight will be missing some noble meetings." "A letter." Celestia grasped the letter in her magic, broke the royal Sparkle seal - a six pointed star cut out on magenta wax - and unrolled it. She recognized Spike's hand writing. 'It's weird'. Lately Twilight was writing them on her own. The reason is that some nobles find it offensive to let some dragon write the letters instead of the princess. Princess Twilight Sparkle will be unavailable to do her duties for.. some time, and please don't come because everything is alright and there's no reason to worry about Twilight. From Spike. To Princess Celestia. Celestia chuckled about Spike's attempt to write a formal letter. But the haste that the letter was written in was indeed troubling. 'Well, I guess Luna won't get a day off after all.' She thought as she stood up, wondering what would make Twilight unable to work. 'Might as well do a night time visit.' I heard the bell ring at the entrance of the castle. I rubbed my eyes and crawled out of bed. In some time I was opening the crystal gates wondering who it might be. Well I certainly wasn't expecting Celestia at the front door of the castle. And she was unaccompanied. Like no guards and carriage, what was totally understandable since it was 2 o'clock in the night. "Uh.. Hello! Princess.. Celestia! ... Nice to.. see you here. It... is a.. nice night?" I said startled. She either didn't notice or she ignored my very suspicious tone, though I am sure it was the latter. "It indeed is Starlight Glimmer. " She said calmly. I gestured with a hoof for her to come in, while keeping my very fake smile. I never realized before how soft was Twilight's reading couch. At least now I know why she preferred sitting on it when reading. "May I ask where is Twilight?" So I guess Celestia read Spike letter. She was sitting on another violet couch across the table. "She's.. just got a little sick! That's all! " That was a pretty convenient lie from my perspective. "I think her magic is advanced enough to heal almost any sickness." Well that was a good argument."Can we stop playing stupid?" "What?" I certainly didn't expect her patience being that short. "Where is Twilight?" I'm doomed "What is going on- Princess Celestia!" Well now Spike is also dragged into this. "Hello Spike? Would you mind telling me where Twilight is?" Well I suppose when it came to a pony close to Celestia, you can't judge her for losing patience so fast. "She is... She is..."Oh no... "SHEISSTUCKINATIMETRAVELSPELLANDIANDSTARLIGHTWANTTOGETHEROUTOFTHEREBUTIDID'TWANTTOLIETOYOUANDITSALLMYFAULT!" It took a few seconds for Celestia to process the words. But her reply was a simple "I see." Silence dominated the room for a few long moments, and to my pleasure it was Celestia who stopped it. " Have you found a way to bring her back?" "...Yes." And I hope that it works. "Can I be of any help?" "I suppose, if you know any effective counter-time travel spells." "Sadly I don't have any knowledge of those. But I can give you access to the Canterlot archives if it will be helpful." "I suppose... Yes it will. Thank you." Celestia nodded. "Than I will see you tomorrow after sunrise at the entrance to the Archives."