//------------------------------// // An Episode of Purple Enchanting: 5 // Story: Pinkie Pie buys a Human // by Ponyess //------------------------------// . Trotting from the Carousel Boutique, through town and all the way to the castle of friendship is a new experience for me, pulling three girls in tow.  While I am seen, bouncing between the center to the castle each week; this is very different, to me. Maybe I have Rarity by my side, but I was never in charge of anyone; when I go to the castle. I had waved my hoof to each and every pony, on my way to the castle; greeting the ponies and cheering them on, just as I do each and every day.  I always wave my hooves at each pony I see, just as I always greet them and cheer them on. I love seeing them smile, happily. The distance from Rarity’s Boutique, to the castle of friendship is not all that much, to me; but with the three girls in tow, it still does take time. As I approach the castle, I slow down and finally stop by the door and knock.  Spike responds, opening for me. He is looking curiously at me and my three human charges, chuckles; but in the end, says nothing. “Hiya, Spike!” I greet him. “Hi, Pinkie; here to see Twilight, I suspect!” he responds. “Yeah, sounds like a good Idea!” I respond. He steps aside and I trot in as she closes the gate behind us.  I continue towards her office, where Twilight is currently held up; dealing with her official correspondence and regular duties. “Guess I am lucky, not being the Princess!  I don’t like all the paperwork and official grinning!” I ponder, as I continue towards my intended destination. While the castle still is still just as empty as before, to the point where it is feeling deserted and abandoned; but there are more ponies here now than it had ever been before. I find two armoured bat ponies standing by the side of the door.  One is posted at the right, while the other is posted at the left side.  While the Canterlot guards have a grey armour and the imperial guards have a yellow armour; Twilights guards clearly has a blue tint to them.  For an interesting effect, these two guards has a dark indigo to purple coat. “I guess, this is the Twilight guard!” I ponder; stabbing the snicker, before it is audible. Both guards instantly rise to the ready, snapping to attention;  as I approach. They soon relax, as they instantly recognize my visage on sight.  Of course, these guards had to know who I am. Twilight Sparkle could wipe the floor with these two guards in her sleep, if it ever came to that; but they still serve a purpose, upholding appearance and guarding the castle at all times.  Even Princess Twilight Sparkle can’t be everywhere at all times. They also make ponies feel as if they are important, when they come to see the Princess. Of course, I had seen just what Twilight could do; if and when she did let loose and actually applied force behind her spells.  Even if she may have been backed up by Celestia’s and Luna’s power and had their full support, she had pulled these spells to yet unimaginable levels for an extended period of time.  Not even Celestia herself ever showed that much raw power before. Twilight had been righteously pissed off and threatened beyond reason, but she had still cast all these spells by herself. “Is the Princess in her office, by any chance?” I inquire. “Yes, Chancellor Pink!” the guard to the right of the door responds. There is a deep purple glow on the handle of the door, the door swings open and a purple face is seen behind the door. “Greetings, Pinkie!” Twilight addresses me. “Greetings, Princess!” I respond, with the guards watching. “Come right in, so we can discuss in private!” Twilight adds, usher me into the room. I step in, with the human charges in tow.  Since Princess Twilight Sparkle doesn’t even raise an eyebrow, the guards ignores the human girls entirely.  The door snaps shut behind me. “Official business!” I exclaim, making a face. I make a point out of not including the girls in the statement, they have nothing to do with this statement.  I merely gesture to them, to follow me into the room. “Yes, official Princess business!” she responds, mirroring my face. “Good thing, you have friends who can pull you out of the funk!” I utter, permitting my face to brighten and a grin spreading over my face. “Thank Celestia, for friends!” Twilight responds, permitting a brief giggle. “I guess you could say that, Twi!  What would I be without friends?” I respond, giggling and grinning at my friend. “I would be stuck, up in the Royal library; even though I guess I did enjoy reading all these books!” she promptly responds; “Pink without friends; is a disaster, waiting to happen!” she then adds. “I like books and reading too, but I need my friends by my side!” I point out, still grinning. “I think I did need a moment with you, just for the longevity of my sanity!” she concludes. “Yes, you most certainly do!” I respond, in a more serious tone of voice. “You brought a human escort?” she utters, in an attempt to get back into the spirit of a lighter mood. “Yeah, I did!  They will need somewhere to stay, until I have the estate for my new business!” I point out, in response. “Yes, but of course; which leads us to the next question.  I take it, these girls are what is prompting the need for this favour!” Twilight responds. “Exactly!” I respond; pulling three scrolls of parchment out of my mane, placing them onto the desk before my friend. “A uniform enchantment, for the clothes the girls are supposed to wear?” she inquires, the curiosity piqued. “Just a few details, I need to adjust!” I point out, pointing a hoof at the sketches. “You need perfect fit, for these hoof boots.  The skirt and top will be perfectly adorable, once Rarity has finished them.  Scratcher-girl gloves; curious, but quite doable. The jewelry, looks fancy; but I guess we know our Rarity well enough, knowing she will add a little extra flare to the ensemble!” Twilight summarizes. “I only need the enchantments, before the cafe opens; after Rarity completed the uniforms!” I explain. “If you don’t mind, I would like to keep these for the duration.  I can make a few notes on the back of the parchment, helping me in the effort of writing the spell-work for the enchantments!” she responds. “I think I have the estate you were looking for!  Just sign here, and I will give you the key. If it isn’t exactly what you were looking for, just come back and I will see what I can do for you!” Twilight points out, with her sweetest business smile plastered all over her face. “Thank you, Princess!” I respond; as I pick up the quill with the tip of my tightly curled up, deep pink mane. After a moment, I find the line and sign for the key. I notice how the tip of her horn starts to glow.  A bright, deep purple orb of magical light develops and grows brighter and expands outwards.  The glow then continues like an avalanche down the length of her horn. A lance of her magic opens a small door, then she is extracting the key I had been asking for; pulling out out and places it before me.  I let go of the quill and pick up the key. “Thanks again, Twilight!” I respond. Once the deal is concluded, I raise to my hooves and step back from the desk.  She follows suit and steps out from behind her official, royal desk. I give her a warm hug, which she is promptly returning in kind. “No problem, Pinkie; I love to help you, whenever I can!” she responds. “I guess I need to go and see the estate, so I can install the girls right away!” I point out. “Of course; good doing business with you, Pinkie!” she adds. "I will see you soon!” I respond. “See you again, soon; Pinkie!” she responds, as she is opening the door for me. I step out of the room, with the three girls in tow.  I notice them grinning back at me. The guards return to their posts, as the door shuts behind me. Spike is, where he was when I arrived.  I could but guess, he had been guarding the door. “I will be going now, have a nice day!” I add, as a parting word on my way out. He holds up the door for me and my entourage, then promptly closes the door behind me; before he is returning to his regular duties. “That went well!” I point out; as I trot away from the castle, towards the address engraved on the key.