Twilight and her friends were having a great time during an afternoon picnic as they talked about all what has happened in their lives since the defeat of King Sombra. Rarity went on about the opening of her latest Boutique in Canterlot, Pinkie Pie told them about this new cupcake recipe she had just put the finishing touches on (plus some other crazy, random things) Applejack them how the preparations for Cider Season where coming and Fluttershy just sat quietly and listened as her friends talked. After a little while, Applejack noticed out of the corner her eye Spike was running frantically towards the group. "Well, Spike seems to be in a mighty big hurry. What Y'all think he’s got in that their claw of his?" Applejack asked with confusion etched onto her muzzle.
“Judging by the look on his face, I’m guessing he probably received a letter from the princess for Twilight.” Rainbow Dash said as if she was Twilight.
This was greeted by an elbow to the side from Twilight, Who was not happy with her rainbow maned friend’s comment.
“We’ll find out soon enough, now, won’t we? Look girls here he comes.” Applejack said ignoring what had just transpired.
“Oh man, let me just oh sweet Celestia I’m never doing that again…” the young drake stated in between huffs of exhaustion as he was trying to catch his breath.
Spike took a few seconds to try to get the air circulating to his lungs. He was then greeted by a dark shadow looming over him. When he tilted his head up to see who it was looking down upon him he greeted by the worried face of his, not so secret crush Rarity.
“Oh, poor Spikie Wikie are you okay? You look positively dreadful.” Rarity asked with concern for the drake’s well-being.
Spike immediately went from a messy heap on the ground to standing straight up and flexing his non-existent muscles. Trying to show his strength but failing.
“Oh, Rarity it’s you! Ya I’m fine I do things like this every day it’s how I stay in peak condition.” Spike said trying to sound as cool as he could but no pony was buying it.
“Alright Spike, that’s enough flirting do you have a letter for me?” Twilight asked Spike with a sly grin every present on her muzzle.
This was rewarded by a glare from the young dragon as he didn't wish for Rarity to know about his crush.
“Yeah Twilight I do but how did you know that?” Spike asked his caretaker and honorary big sister with a look of confusion on his face.
“Let’s just say a little birdie told me,” Twilight said not making eye contact with her rainbow maned friend who was giving Twilight her usual cocky grin.
Twilight then grabbed the scroll from Spike in her lavender magic as she was about read aloud the letter she stopped., when she turned towards to her friends Twilight had a sheepish look on her face like the face she makes when she messed up. She then grabbed Rainbow in magic and teleported them both back to her bedroom in the golden oaks' library. Before Rainbow could say a word, Twilight cast a privacy enchantment on the interior of the room so no pony outside it could find out as to what the two occupants were talking about.
“Okay Twilight, what the hay is going on here. First you act all secretive about the letter and next thing I know you've teleported us to your room! So, what’s going on?!” Rainbow Dash yelled at her lavender friend with a frantic look on her face.
Twilight was taken aback by the sudden outburst, but it was understandable if Twilight was in her friend’s horseshoes she would most certainly feel the same about this situation.
“Sorry Rainbow, but it says here that no pony other than the two of us where are to know what was in this letter,” Twilight said.
After Rainbow had managed to calm down Twilight then handed the letter over to her as Rainbow read the letter the look on her face went from skeptical to confused and finally bewilderment.
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Dear Twilight,
My sister and I are in urgent need to speak with you and Rainbow Dash, But it is imperative that none of your friends find out about this matter outside of Rainbow Dash, When you have finished with this letter please show it to Rainbow Dash. I'll be awaiting your arrival in Canterlot Castle.
Sincerely your Princess Celestia
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Rainbow looked towards her friend who had a similar look on her face after reading the letter.
“I don’t understand why would Princess Celestia want only the two of us, I know I’m awesome and all, but this is starting to freak me out Twi,” Rainbow said questioningly to her friend.
" I don't know Rainbow, but the only way was going to find out is if get a move on," Twilight answered her friend.
After taking down enchantments the two friends went to grab their tickets for the 11 O-clock train to Canterlot. After a twenty-minute wait, the train pulled up to the station. Just as the two were about to bore the train, they heard an all too familiar high-pitched voice yelling towards them.
“Wait for me Rainbow Dash, Twilight you guy's can’t leave yet. Not before you've tried my new five alarm dark chocolate cupcakes made inspired by the authors OC.” the frantic pink party planner shouted to her winded friends. (Oh, For Celestia's sake Pinkie stop breaking the fourth wall!!)
This caused the two a bit of pain as they didn’t want to harm their Pinkies feelings but Princess Celestia was clear in her order of not telling any pony else about this trip. I was with a heavy heart that the two climbed onto the train, after what felt like an hour of searching they managed to find an empty car towards the back of the train. The two friends then took their respective seats on either side of the train car, Once again Twilight cast her soundproofing and privacy enchantments so the two occupants could talk in peace.
“So, what do you think the princesses want to talk to us about?” Rainbow questioned her friend with a curious look on her face
“I don’t know but whatever it's about all I know is it must be really important if she didn't want us to tell any pony else about it,” Twilight said trying to hold back a panic attack.
“Hey, maybe we’re sisters and one of our parents is royalty or something.” Rainbow Dash exclaimed.
This was rewarded with a scrutinizing glance on Twilight as she was not even going to consider that as a possibility.
“Dash that is highly unlikely, I mean wouldn’t there at least be some sort of historical evidence to support your claim,” Twilight said trying to dissuade her friends from that line of thought.
"It was only a guess, it's not like I would really believe that is something that could happen,” Rainbow responded with hurt clearly showing on her face.
“Your right Dash I’m sorry, it’s just that I’m worried about what the princess might have to say. You know?” Twilight said in an apologetic tone.
“No worries Twi, I totally get it as the Princess Celestia's personal student it’s understandable that you'd be more nervous than me. I mean look at me I’m so nervous that my hooves won’t stop shaking.” Rainbow said trying to comfort her friend.
“Thanks, Rainbow I’m really that I’m not the only one who’s freaked out about this whole mess,” Twilight responded.
With that said the two friends silently made their way to Canterlot unaware of what the future might hold for them and the world of Equis.
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The End of Chapter 2