//------------------------------// // Conversations // Story: Twilight Sparkle's Worst Day Ever // by CapNTilfy //------------------------------// Twilight swallowed nervously, then sighed. Her shoulders sagged in defeat. "Look...Mom. Dad." She said, putting a hand to her forehead. "I've had kind of a crazy day. After I got back from the mall, I played frisbee with Spike. Then I figured 'hey, maybe Spike can help me with the equation from last night that nearly drove me insane!'" Twilight's mother gave her a skeptical look. "But you're the only one in the family who even has any idea what those equations mean, honey." "Hey, you never know when a 'Eureka!' moment will hit you, and I thought it'd come sooner with someone else in my lab." Twilight said, then looked away from her parents. "It eventually came, though, but the timing was...less than stellar." She said, her voice small. Night Light noticed the bandage on Spike's paw as he limped towards him. "Twilight?" He said in surprise, "What happened?" Twilight continued to look away, her guilt from the accident slowly returning. "I decided to do some wet chemistry to clear my head. That, unfortunately, was when my 'Eureka!' moment decided to strike." She sighed heavily. "I rushed over to the board with the thoughts fresh in my head, then before I knew it..." She trailed off, feeling a lump in her throat. "One of my beakers exploded, and Spike jumped in front of me. Once I realized that some of the glass got stuck in his paw, I shut everything off in my lab, then panicked." Night Light and Twilight Velvet stared at their daughter in shock. Twilight Sparkle couldn't bring herself to look her parents in the eye. She sniffled, but continued regardless. "I sped over to the animal hospital, which is what caused the skid marks on the driveway. I got so caught up in my freak-out that I didn't realize I was speeding and passing up red lights!" Before her parents could respond, Twilight continued. "I'm thanking my lucky stars that the police officer that pulled me over let me off with a warning! I made it to the animal hospital in enough time for Dr. Fauna to properly treat Spike." She gestured to the bandage. "It can come off tomorrow, so you don't have to worry too much." "Twilight." Night Light said. "Please, dad, let me finish. I really need to get everything off of my chest!" Twilight said, surprising her parents. "So you know what happened when I got to the car?" Both her parents shook their heads. "I was blessed with a freaking parking ticket!" She shouted, flailing her arms and panting once she finished. "Hey now, sweetie..." Twilight Velvet said, giving her daughter a hug. "That sounds like a rough day." Twilight returned the hug. "You know, all this freaking out has made me hungry. What's dinner look like tonight?" --------------------------------------------- For Twilight Sparkle, dinner and the rest of the evening with her family had been uneventful in comparison with the rest of the day. She had just changed into her pajamas after taking a long, hot shower and yet again reflecting on her hectic day as well as Timber. She sighed heavily and laid in her bed with her glasses still on. She made a sputtering noise and stared up at the ceiling. Maybe I should just call him to ease my mind. Twilight thought as she grabbed her phone and dialed Timber. She felt her heart beat slightly faster, but that was nothing new. That always happens around him when they're on a date-hangout! She meant hangout! Seriously, what is her deal? Timber answered the phone, snapping Twilight out of her reverie. "Twilight?" He asked. "What's up?" Twilight sighed heavily, forcing herself to calm down. "I just had one of the longest days of my life, and I figure talking to you about it would help." "Well tell me all about it. I'm all ears, Twilight." He said. Twilight felt her face heat up at the sound of his voice. Twilight took a deep breath. "Well, last night I struggled with an equation I started. I ended up getting frustrated, so I gave up on it in the middle of the night." She sighed. "That decision ended up getting Spike injured, which caused me to get so freaked out that I sped and ran who knows how many red lights! I'm just grateful that the officer that pulled me over was willing to be lenient!" Timber made a hissing noise through his teeth. Twilight put her hand to her forehead. "Tell me about it. Thankfully, Spike's okay. I got there in enough time for a proper treatment. But after that, I went back outside to find that I got a parking ticket!" She made a frustrated noise. "Seriously, what did I do to deserve such a crappy day?!" "Nothing." Timber said. "I'm sorry you had such a rough day, Twilight. But you got out of it okay, and that's all that matters." Twilight giggled. "I know." She sighed again. "Thanks for listening, I really needed your ears." "Glad I could help." Timber said. "Anything else?" Something in Twilight broke once she heard those words. "Yes...actually. You've been on my mind practically all day, not to mention most of the time since I've known you." Her eyes widened as she realized what she was saying, but her mouth kept running. "You're kind, you're funny. You're so incredibly supportive when I need it. I just wanted to hear your voice so very badly tonight. Timber Spruce...I love you." She immediately gasped and covered her mouth with her hands. Before Timber could respond, Twilight hung up in a panic, then swiftly sent him a text. I need some time to think I'll get back to you later - Sent by Twilight Sparkle Twilight turned off her phone completely, embarrassed out of her mind. She took a deep breath, then screamed into her pillow for as long as she could manage before nearly passing out. Still embarrassed, yet marginally feeling better, Twilight took her glasses off and put them on the nightstand. She stared up at the ceiling until she fell asleep.