//------------------------------// // Chapter 8 – Pinkie Knows All // Story: Cross-World Brotherhood // by Mareofkindness //------------------------------// It was fairly brisk outside when the train reached Canterlot. Jace spoke over the intercom for the last time that morning: “Gooood morning every pony and every creature! We have arrived at Canterlot with no delays, thankfully. The time is 11:50 in the morning, and the weather is forecasted to be mildly cold with a high of 51 degrees, mostly sunny skies! The train door will open in just a minute, and before it does, I would like to thank you for riding with us once again, here at Equestrian Elite Railways! My name is Jace, and I hope you enjoy your stay at Canterlot!” Every creature yawned as the intercom woke them up from sleeping. Everyone was willing to bet that they passed out sleeping; mostly because waking up that early was no fun. Silverstream was the first to jump out of bed, cheerful from sleeping, but not so cheerful when she found herself sleeping on the counter, stomach up. “Who sleeps in a bed made of rock?” “I sleep on straw!” Said a familiar voice from her bed. Yona yawned and jumped out of bed, hitting the floor loudly. “Cheese and crepes!” Sandbar yelled as he “yote” himself out of bed, about five feet forward. Smolder yawned. “You guys always have to be so loud?” Meanwhile, Gallus woke up drooling and sleeping on the floor since about an hour after he fell asleep. Ocellus laughed a little, already up. “You must be a heavy sleeper!” She remarked. Gallus was bothered that he was never told why they went. Though in reality, he just forgot. “Why are we at Canterlot anyways?” He asked, scratching the matted feathers on his head. Silverstream was about to answer when Yona yelled “TO SEE TEOTLE, GALLUS!!!” Gallus jumped and hit the ceiling, unflattening the feathers on his head. “Yona, it’s only 11:50 in the morning. Please just cut me some slack.” Jace announced “doors opening, please stand back!” After several seconds, the doors opened to the sides, and Silverstream and Gallus flew out to embrace the cool air that morning. Every other creature, the mane seven, and Spike exited the train, with a coach worker holding their luggage. Twilight shivered a little, and put on her scarf… and her poker face. She clapped her hooves together in excitement. “I can’t wait to see Princess Celestia again! We haven’t seen each other in a while!” The walk to Canterlot Castle wasn’t all that bad, given the weather conditions. Gallus, Silverstream, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy were flying as they normally would, while everyone else walked. Upon making it halfway, Twilight spots her brother Shining Armor and Princess Cadence trotting with Flurry Heart pulling on her father’s mane. Twilight waved and managed to get their attention, and they came over to everyone. “Hey Twi, haven’t seen you in a while.” Shining Armor said, while also looking like he binged tv for a whole 2 weeks. “Yeah, you look pretty tired.” Twilight noted, slightly concerned. “Nah,” her brother added “it’s just Flurry. She can be such a blessing but she drains your energy like crazy.” Cadence decided to chime in and break the ice. “So Twilight, why is everyone here on such a cool fall day?” Twilight smiled and replied “Princess Celestia has requested that we come to Canterlot Castle to study a subject of hers named Teotle. Spike seems to know who he is, although the name is vaguely familiar to me.” Just then, Shining Armor had a hair stick on end. He laughed nervously, adding “yeah, it’s just the foals.” Twilight looked up at her brother. “You should come with us!” Twilight remarked. “I’m sure he would be excited to meet you!” Shining Armor twitched his eye a little, rubbing the back of his head. “We already met…” Twilight’s eyes lit up. “You know who Teotle is??” The whole group at that moment stopped and turned to Shining Armor, waiting for an answer. “Well… yeah, I know him. However, Celestia and Luna told me I’m not allowed to leak any ‘details.’ You’ll have to go see for yourself.” A loud “awwwwww” could be heard coming from everyone, for they were extremely disappointed. Twilight rubbed against her brother. “Not even for your L.S.B.F.F.?” Shining Armor rolled his eyes. “He’s not a pony. That’s all I’m going to-” “He’s not a pony? Then what is he?” Cadence asked. “I said I’m not-” “OH COME ON!!!” Pinkie yelled. “What’s the worst he could be?? A magic-casting English-speaking canine with spooky eyes razor sharp teeth and a cutie mark-” Pinkie panted for a few seconds before continuing “all brought into this realm by another Discord that came with him from another alternate universe, like a dimension like ours but a few years in the past?????” Everyone blankly stared and tilted their heads. Shining Armor finally spoke up; “no comment…” Flurry began flying around like she did in the castle library. Oddly enough, she was headed towards Canterlot Castle, as Cadence attempted to intercept her. The moment before Cadence grabbed Flurry, she reached speeds of Mach 1 and ended up zipping by the guards, the Great Hall, the second and third doors, and landed into the throne room, hitting something charcoal black and furry. As the others rushed to the castle to figure out what just happened, Teotle saw Flurry, initially not knowing who she was, but realized shortly after his eyes stopped spinning that it was her and lifted her off his chest. Teotle chuckled “it’s certainly good to see you again, Flurry. Though what’s got you in such a hurry?” Teotle sat Flurry on his back, and started hopping up and down, making Flurry giggle. Celestia and Luna came into the throne room to see Teotle playing with Flurry. Luna smiled, adding “you see, sister. I told you they would get along.” Celestia smiled and rolled her eyes playfully. Seconds later, Cadence entered the throne room and saw Teotle playing with her daughter. “Well I’ll be shook,” Cadence added, staring in awe at Teotle. “Pinkie was pretty much right on the bit.”