Rainbow Dash arrived at the castle and nearly flopped onto the ground. The floor was crystal and therefore probably cold, but even it looked extremely comfortable compared to being awake. In fact, the allure of the challenge of sleeping on the floor only made Rainbow Dash even more intrigued.
“Ugh,” she said, wiping her eyes. “It’s too early to be this awesome…”
“It’s two in the afternoon.”
Rainbow Dash screamed and jumped into the air. Shaking, she looked down from the conveniently placed chandelier that she was clinging too. “TWILIGHT!” she cried, looking down at the alicorn who had suddenly appeared beside her. “Where in the name of Celestia’s butt did you come from?!”
Twilight raised an eyebrow. “Rainbow, you’ve met my parents. Also, don’t take the name of Celestia’s butt in vain. If you say it too many times, she appears. And she’s very busy with Princess work at the moment, so I would recommend against calling her butt.”
“Really?”
“You would be surprised.” Twilight reached out with her magic and peeled Rainbow Dash away from the chandelier. “I’m so glad you could come help me with my magic today!”
“Wait, what?” Rainbow Dash allowed herself to be set gently onto the floor. “Magic? You mean, like, spells and stuff?”
“Yes. Spells and stuff.”
“But Twilight, you know I’m no good at spelling!”
“I am aware of that fact. But everypony else was busy.” Twilight counted off her various friends. “Fluttershy has hoof-and-mouth. Again. Rarity is off in Canterlot doing sassy things with Sassy Saddles, Pinkie Pie got her head stuck in the oven, and Applejack is out on her family’s yacht trying to catch crab apples.”
“Was it on?”
“Was what on?”
“The oven!”
Twilight paused for a moment. “I sure hope not.”
Rainbow Dash sighed. “You know I’m the only one of your friends that has an actual job, right? One where I get paid wages and stuff?”
“But you just said you were sleeping!”
“Um, yeah. I sleep at work.” Twilight eyed her disapprovingly. “What? Have you ever worked with clouds? They’re really soft!” She snorted. “I don’t see why I need to do this. I mean, isn’t this what Starlight is for?”
“Yes, usually, but our activities last night really tuckered her out.” She pointed upward. “She’s sleeping in my bed right now.”
“Your bed?”
“It’s a lot softer than hers.”
“And…activities?”
“Yeah. You know. Making magic.”
Rainbow Dash raised an eyebrow. “What are you implying, Twilight?”
“I’m not implying anything. You know how it is. Two young, purple wizards, living together. Seeing each other all the time…so exactly what you expect to happen happens.” Twilight shrugged. “But since she’s asleep, I need somepony else to make magic with. And you were the only one not busy.”
“Making me feel real special, Twilight.” Rainbow Dash looked at her. “Why aren’t you tired, though?”
“Well, my motto had always been that I’ll sleep when I’m dead.”
“You’re an alicorn, though. Aren’t you immortal?”
“I know!” Twilight giggled wildly. She then stopped suddenly and cleared her throat. “Anyway, we never get to do anything together anyway.” She started trotting off. “So! Shall we check the glue traps?”
“Glue…wait, what?”