Twilight awoke with someone smacking her across the face. She jolted up in fear and looked around. Spike giggled at her reaction. Twilight glared at him.
“I told you to stop smacking me to wake me up.” She said sternly. Spike stared at her with his tongue sticking out. Suddenly, his stomach growled loudly. He looked down at his stomach and looked up at Twilight with tears in his eyes, his lip quivering.
Luckily Twilight always carried at least two bottles with her so she could avoid loud crying. She levitated her bag over to herself and rummaged through it. She pulled out a bottle filled with cold milk.
“How am I going to heat this up?” Twilight wondered to herself. She looked over to Spike who was starting to sniffle. An idea popped into her head. She laid Spike on his back and hovered the bottle close to his face. She gave his nose a light brush, making him tense up and sneezed a green flame. The heat of the fire instantly heated the bottle. The plastic bits of the bottle started to melt, but other than that it was safe to give to a baby. She handed the bottle to Spike, and he immediately guzzled it down. Once he finished, Twilight put him over her shoulder and patted his back. He let out a small burp of fire. Twilight's stomach growled loudly.
“I need to find something to eat. Maybe I can find some non-poisonous berries.” Twilight said. She put on her saddlebag and put Spike on her back. She walked down the hallway of the castle, enjoying the sound of the birds singing. Sunlight fell through the holes in the ceiling. It was actually quite a beautiful sight. Twilight walked outside and let out a loud gasp. The forest was beautiful I’m the sunlight.
Colorful flowers were scattered everywhere, bunnies played with each other, and large trees towering over them. Twilight shook her head.
“Focus Twilight, you need to find food,” Twilight said as she started to cross the rope bridge. Twilights' legs shook as the bridge started to rock slightly. Spike gripped onto her tightly. Suddenly, one of the wooden planks shifted under Twilights hoof. She screamed and ran across the bridge. She made it to the other side safely, hyperventilating loudly. She turned around to look at the bridge to see the plank had only moved a little. She let out an embarrassed laugh.
“Good thing nopony saw that,” Twilight said bashfully. Spike giggled, making Twilight blush.
“You don’t count, you won’t remember this in a few years,” Twilight said as she started the walk. As she walked, thoughts fled through her head.
” A few years? How long will a few years be? Am I going to stay away from Canterlot for my entire life? Where am I going to get money? How am I going to feed me and Spike? I don’t have any money.” Twilights' thoughts got cut off when she realized that she had been following a path.
“If there’s a path that must mean there are stores!” Twilight exclaimed excitedly. She sped up, practically running. She slowed down when she approached the town. She had looked over the most important thing about getting food. Ponies. Surely they would notice a fugitive child, escaping from her life of crime. She started to back away before her stomach growled loudly. She shook her head and took a step forward.
“No, I can’t starve, I’ll either get food or get captured!” Twilight exclaimed as she marched into town. She slowed down as she took in her surroundings. Ponies walked around, chatting cheerfully. This was nothing like Canterlot. There weren’t as many buildings for starters. All of the ponies seemed nicer. A few even waved when she walked passed. Twilight smiled slightly. She could get used to this place.
Twilight stopped walking when a sweet aroma hit her nose. She followed the scent until she approached a building with a large cupcake on top. There was a sign the read ‘Sugarcube Corner.’ She walked inside and looked around.
It seemed like a normal bakery with normal food. It didn’t have any fancy music like Canterlot bakeries. It was just normal and homely. Twilight licked her lips when she saw the food. Her stomach growled even louder than before. She put Spike on the floor next to her and rummaged through her saddlebag. She pulled out a bit and her ears flattened. She didn’t even have enough for a cookie.
“Hello there dearie.” A voice said from behind Twilight, making her jump. She turned around to see a blue mare with pink hair that resembled to frosting in a cupcake.
“Uh, um.. hi,” Twilight said, starting to sweat. This was it, her cover had been blown. Now she was going to be thrown in jail and she would have to go to jail! Her cellmates' name would be Sweaty Jim and she would have to live with him forever.
Twilight tried her best to stay calm as the mare stared at her. The mare squinted at her.
“I don’t recognize you, are you new to town?” She asked. Twilight let out a breath she didn’t know she was holding.
“Yes, I just moved here last night,” Twilight said with a forced smile. The mare put her hoof out.
“My name is Mrs. Cake, welcome to Ponyville!” She said cheerfully. Twilight shook her hoof, taking a mental note of the town's name. Spike tugged on Twilight's tail for attention. Mrs. Cake let out a gasp.
“Aw, he’s the cutest thing I have ever seen!” Mrs. Cake exclaimed. Spike smiled at the attention. He put his arms up to be held. She scooped him up in her arms and started to rock him gently. Spike giggled.
“Oh, he’s so adorable, what’s his name?” Mrs. Cake asked.
“That’s Spike, and I’m Twilight,” Twilight said, hoping she didn’t recognize the name.
“What a lovely name.” Mrs. Cake said as she booped Spikes' nose. He giggled grabbed onto her hoof. Mrs. Cake handed Spike back to Twilight.
“We should really get going now,” Twilight said.
“Before you go, I have to give you a little snack.” Mrs. Cake said as she went behind the counter.
“But I don’t have enough money to pay for anything,” Twilight said. Mrs. Cake handed her a cupcake with purple frosting.
“It’s on the house dearie. Take it as a housewarming gift.” Mrs. Cake said with a wink. Twilight smiled.
“Thank you,” Twilight said gratefully as she walked out of the store. She levitated the cupcake up to her mouth and took a small bite. Her eyes widened at the taste. A mix of sweet and salty exploded in the mouth. She quickly scarfed down the cupcake. Once she finished, she licked her lips.
“That was delicious,” Twilight said as she started to walk again. She stopped walking when she heard a loud clatter and a groan. She turned around to see that a white unicorn her age had knocked over a wagon and fabrics spilled on the ground. Next to her was a stroller with a white unicorn foal sitting in it. Twilight walked over to her and cleared her throat.
“Do you need help?” Twilight asked. The unicorn flipped her shiny purple mane and looked at her.
“Yes please.” She said as she started to picked up some fabrics. Twilight levitated the wagon and put all of the fabrics in before placing it on the ground gently. The filly stared in awe.
“Oh my, where did you learn a spell like that?” She asked in astonishment. Twilights ears flattened at the question. If she told her, she’d know where she came from and call the police on her. She swallowed.
“I-I’m from Canterlot-“ Before Twilight could finish, the filly let out a loud gasp and but her hooves on her Twilights face.
“CANTERLOT!?” She shouted, causing a few ponies to look at them. She cleared her throat and let out a sheepish giggle.
“I’m sorry for that outburst, it’s just that I’ve always wanted to go to Canterlot. It’s the perfect place to start selling my clothing line.” She said in a matter of fact tone. Twilight smiled.
“Oh, you like making clothes?” Twilight asked. She nodded her head.
“Yes, I’m an aspiring clothes designer. Would you like to see some of my work?” She asked. Twilight nodded her head.
“My name is Rarity by the way, and this is my little sister Sweetie belle.” Rarity said, gesturing to the baby in the stroller. She wore large sunglasses.
“I’m Twilight and this is Spike,” Twilight said as Spike chewed on her mane.
“Perfect, it can be a play date.” Rarity said as she started to walk away. Twilight followed close behind her, ready to see new clothing.
Twilight walked inside a Rarity’s work station, which had colorful fabrics everywhere.
“This place is amazing.” Twilight marveled. Rarity placed Sweetie Belle in her playpen. Twilight placed Spike next to her and both babies stared at each other.
“Thank you, darling, I try to keep my workspace as neat as possible. Now let me show you some outfits!” Rarity exclaimed excitedly, dragging Twilight to the other side of her room.
Sweetie Belle looked at Spike in curiosity. She’s never seen a creature like that before. She tilted her head and slowly poked his cheek. Spike let out a laugh, making her jump back. Soon, both babies where laughing.
Sweetie Belle rolled a small red ball over to Spike. He rolled it back. They continued playing with each other until there loved ones got back.
“And this is my summer collection!” Rarity said as she pulled out multiple racks of clothes. Before Twilight could respond, loud crying came from the other side of the room. They both rushed over to Spike and Sweetie Belle to see them crying. Rarity looked at the time.
“Oh dear, it two hours past lunch!” She said as she took Sweetie Belle out of the playpen. Twilight picked Spike up and the both walked into the kitchen. Rarity pulled out two feeding tables and put both infants into them. Rarity opened the fridge and let out a groan.
“I told Mother and Father to get the fancy baby food, but instead they got some from the grocery store!” Rarity said dramatically as she handed Twilight a jar of peach baby food. Twilight tilted her head.
“Is that a bad thing?” She asked. Rarity looked at her with wide eyes.
“It is certainly a bad thing! What will ponies think once they know that the little sister of Rarity eats store brand food? It is completely unacceptable!” Rarity said while dramatically, throwing her head back. Sweetie Belle tried to grab the baby food from Rarity’s hooves. She rolled her eyes and unscrewed the lid, giving Sweetie Belle a small spoonful of mush. She grimaced at the sight.
“Honestly, how can they eat something so uncouth?” Rarity asked. Twilight shrugged her shoulders.
“Spike doesn’t care what he eats. I once caught him eating out of the trash.” Twilight said. Rarity gagged. She looked at Spike who was eating the food with his hands and making a mess.
“If you don’t mind me asking, where did you get a dragon?” Rarity asked. Twilight stiffened up. Now she’ll surely know what she’s down and call the Royal Guards on her.
“He was given to me as an egg.” Twilight half lied. Rarity nodded her head.
“Oh, I see.” She said as she went to go get a few napkins. Twilight let out a sigh of relief.
“Where are your parents? Are they at work?” Twilight asked. Rarity frowned.
“Mother and Father tend to be... absent at most times.” Rarity said. Twilights ears flattened.
“Oh, Rarity I’m so sorry,” Twilight said while putting her hoof on her shoulder.
“It’s fine darling. If anything they should be sorry because they’re missing out on all of this!” Rarity said as she leaned on the counter and dramatically posed. Both fillies broke into fits of laughter.
“I guess you’re righ- AH!” Twilight got cut off when something wet hit her head. Both fillies turned around to see Spike and Sweetie Belle out of the high chairs and throwing food at each other.
“NO!” Rarity and Twilight screamed in unison while rushing over to the infants. They both looked around the room to see that baby food covered the floor and walls. Both babies sat there giggling, covered in food.
“I guess it’s time to clean up.” Rarity said defeatedly. Both fillies grabbed a mop and got to work.
Rarity and Twilight looked around the kitchen to see it was spotless. Spike and Sweetie Belle had gotten baths and were both completely clean.
“Well that didn’t take too long it’s only...” Rarity looked out the window to see what time it was.
“Sunset?!” Rarity asked in disbelief.
“That took a lot longer than I thought,” Twilight said. Rarity let out a gasp.
“I completely forgot to finish my homework!” Rarity shouted. Twilight slipped on her saddlebag and put Spike on her back.
“I should get going then,” Twilight said as she walked out the front door. Rarity walked over to the door and waved.
“I hope that we can do this again soon!” Rarity shouted as Twilight walked away. One she was for enough she smiled and hopped around excitedly.
“That was my first friend!” Twilight shouted in excitement. She heard Spike burp a little, getting ready to vomit. She stopped hopping and gave him an apologetic look.
“Sorry Spike, but this is my first friend! I never thought I could even make friends, I thought I was just this weirdo kid who-“ Twilight rambled on as she walked into the forest. She continued to ramble as she made it deeper into the forest. A loud snapping noise made her freeze in her spot. The hairs on her neck began to rise.
“Did you hear that?” Twilight asked Spike who clung to her. Twilight heard a soft growl and a rustle in the bushes. She slowly turned her head to see to piercing green eyes staring at her. Twilight slowly started to back away, before bolting into a random direction.
A timberwolf jumped out from behind the bush and dashed after Twilight. She let out a loud scream as she tried to run faster with her tiny legs. The timberwolf let out a loud roar as it sped up.
Twilight saw some lights in the distance. If there were lights that meant that there were ponies to help her! Twilight saw the lights get closer with the timberwolf right on her tail.
It opened its mouth and clenched it’s jaw down, grabbing onto Spikes' tail. Spike let out a blood-curdling scream as he got pulled back. Twilight quickly came to a halt and turned around.
“SPIKE!” Twilight shouted in fear. The timberwolf started to walk away with a wailing baby in its jaw. Twilight felt a surge of energy and anger course through her body. Her horn and eyes started to glow a pink hue and she charged at the timberwolf.
“STAY AWAY FROM MY DRAGON!” Twilight shouted as a large beam of light shot out of her horn. And with that, a large boom echoed the forest, causing birds to fly away. The timberwolf dropped Spike and started to run away, limping in pain.
Twilight stumbled over to him before collapsing a few feet away from him. Her head spun and her breaths were shallow. She reached her hoof out to hold him.
“Spike...” She choked out as her vision faded. The last thing she saw was a group of ponies walking over to Spike.