//------------------------------// // Chapter 8: Lesson Completed // Story: The Wild Crystalling // by Pinkie Pie Sweets //------------------------------// Sometime after the crystalling, Twilight, the girls, Spike, Sunburst, Shining Armor, Princess, Cadence, and the baby are at the train station seeing the train at the station. They look to see that Twilight's parents are here to see the baby while Twilight, the girls, and Spike are going to head back to Ponyville. Twilight and Shining Armor's parents have just exit the train to see their new and first grandchild "You would not believe the crazy weather that delayed our train. Came out of nowhere," Night Light says with glee. "But it was all worth it to see this peaceful little angel," Twilight Velvet adds as she walks to see the baby in Shining Armor's arms. Velvet comes close to the baby and happily says, "Awww, so sweet! Come to your grandmare." The baby then starts giggling as she reaches to her grandmare. "Yeah, peaceful now, anyway," Applejack remarks. "I suppose that spell really did the trick," Twilight adds with glee. AS they are glad to see the baby happy, they start to hear a noise. Hey all look to see the baby is going to sneeze again. In a panic, everypony duck for cover. The baby lets out a sneeze, but hasn't unleash and magic surges. In store and she simply falls back to sleep for a nap. Everypony look to see the baby has done anything crazy, and are glad by it too. "We have Sunburst to thank for that," Shining Armor says with a calm smile. "I hope he takes his role as crystaller seriously. Something tells me the baby will need a pony like him to look to for magical advice," Princess Cadence says. "Cadance, darling, aren't we gonna name the poor little dear, or are we gonna spend our entire visit just calling her 'the baby'?" Twilight Velvet asks while levitating the baby to her hooves. After Velvet has the baby, the little filly begins to suck on her hoof. Princess Cadence has an idea of a name and with a smile, she says, "We were thinking… Flurry Heart." "You know, to remember the occasion," Shining Armor adds. Rarity laughs as she says, "Oh, goodness, how could anypony forget?" "I think it's lovely," Twilight quietly says to the baby. Twilight gives the baby a kiss and that makes the baby laugh. While everypony are having a good time with the baby, Starlight and Tiger Lily say their farewell to Sunburst are saying their farewell before they head back to Ponyville. "Well, I think you're the Crystal Empire's big important wizard, whether you like it or not," Starlight complements. "I don't know if I'll have time for any wizarding. I'm a crystaller now. That's a big responsibility," Sunburst says a little bit nervous. Tiger Lily giggles a bit and says, "I can't think of anypony more qualified." "I agree. Just... promise you'll stay in touch?" Starlight asks with a smile. "Hm, like I'd ever lose touch with my oldest friend," Sunburst answers. Starlight and Sunburst give each other a hug and are saying goodbye to each other. Then Sunburst says, "You also want to know another thing," "What's that?" Starlight asks. "Not only that I have my old friend back, but I ended up gaining a new friend," Sunburst looks at Tiger Lily with a smile. Tiger Lily looks a bit confused and says, "You mean me?" "Well who else would he be referring to," Starlight replies with a laugh. Tiger Lily smiles and says, "Thank, I'm glad you and I can be friends too." The three are having a good conversation. Just then, the baby flies over to Tiger Lily and gives her a hug. Tiger Lily holds the baby to see the baby smiling, laughing, and hugging her. The baby is also playing with Tiger Lily's mane. Sunburst laughs a bit and says, "And so does the baby." The three look to see the others walking towards them. They are glad to see the baby is getting acquainted with Tiger Lily, and everypony else. Twilight giggles, and says, "Her name is Flurry Heart now." "Flurry Heart, I like it," Sunburst complements. "I think it suits her," Starlight agrees. "I agree," Tiger Lily adds happily. She looks at the baby, and asks, "Right Flurry?" The baby makes baby noises, and is playing with Tiger Lily's mane. The others can see the baby is really like being with Tiger Lily. "She really does like you," Shining Armor says. "I agree, but I need to get going," Tiger Lily says giving the baby to Cadence. Cadence smiles, and says, "Actually we kind of like to ask you something?" "What's that?" Tiger Lily asks. Shining armor and Princess Cadence smile at each other, and nod their heads agreeing to the idea. They have. Shining Armor explains, "Well, we all noticed that you and Flurry have become attached to each other, and I can tell you really like her." "I really do," Tiger Lily replies with a smile. Then Cadence smiles, and asks, "Shining Armor and I also give it some time, but we would like to know if you would like to be Flurry's godmare?" Everypony gasp hearing the news especially Tiger Lily. "Really?" Tiger Lily asks. "Yep, we sure did," Cadence replies. Tiger Lily blushes a bit and says, "Well then, I would be honored to be her godmare." Everypony start to cheer, and of course congratulate Tiger Lily for being Flurry's godmother, it's almost like Tiger Lily is part of the family now. After the little celebration, Twilight, the girls, and Spike are on the train ready to head back home. As the are waiting for the train to leave, Twilight is feeling a bit concern as she look to see Starlight and Tiger Lily talking to each other. Spike notice this, and asks, "What's wrong, Twilight?" "I don't know, Spike. I think I have a lot to learn about being a teacher," Twilight says, sounding unsure about herself being a teacher. "What are you talking about? Your lesson went perfectly! Starlight and Sunburst got over their past and rekindled their friendship, and Tiger Lily made friends with Sunburst and little Flurry Heart," Spike says, explaining on the good thing that has happen today. "No thanks to me. I know a lot happened. I just wish I could have given my students the attention they deserves," Twilight sadly says. Spike starts to think about this, as he says, "Well, I know they needed to be put on the right path, but giving them the space to make their own decisions worked pretty well. Isn't that how Celestia taught you?" Twilight realizes that Spike is right, and says, "You know, I never thought about it! But I guess it is!" "Maybe you're a better teacher than you thought," Spike replies with a smile. Twilight and Spike can see that it is true, she is becoming a teacher than she think. As the train leave, Starlight and Tiger Lily wave goodbye to Sunburst, Shining Armor, Cadence, and the baby, and they wave back to them. Tiger Lily like to see the view of the empire along with the snow. Just then Tiger Lily notices something, and questionably says, "Huh, what's that?" "What's what?" Starlight asks. "I thought I saw something flying towards the Crystal Empire," Tiger Lily answers looking outside. Starlight look out the window too, but can't see anything outside. Starlight turns to Tiger Lily and suggests, "Must be your imagination. I don't see anything than the Crystal Empire and the colors that is being made in the clear sky." "I guess, I wonder if we'll get to see Sunburst and Flurry Heart again?" Starlight asks. "I'm sure we'll see them again very soon," Starlight says with a reassuring smile. Tiger Lily smiles and says, "I agree, I can't wait." The two then start to talk to their friends about having a good time at the empire, and on what they are going to do when they come back to Ponyville. Tiger Lily and Starlight are glad that things has worked out for everypony. Of course, Tiger Lily is wondering what she has seen, and like to know who or what it is. Maybe when she returns to the empire, she'll find out.