Chapter 14 – Surprise
Mystic and Twilight awoke the next day, their minds spinning like a tornado from the past evening. They wondered if that really happened, declaring their love to each other, or if it was just some crazy dream. Yet when the two met each other, that spark of love was still felt between the two, confirming that what happened was as real as breathing.
“Good morning, Mystic,” Twilight said.
“Morning, Twilight,” Mystic replied.
“I’ve been thinking, since we’re special someponies, maybe we should get to know each other more. And in the meantime, you can get use some of the information for your report about the Elements of Harmony.”
“Ok.”
“Just don’t put in anything too personal, ok,” Twilight said giving a nervous wink to the stallion.
“Got it,” Mystic said, “so, you said something about a spell to find your soul mate?”
“Yeah,” Twilight said sheepishly, “I guess it was just an idea I got when talking with a friend. She mentioned how love is like magic, so I thought maybe there was a spell there. How did you find your spell you cast?”
“You’re not going to believe how I got the spell. It was Princess Luna.”
“Princess Luna,” the mare said shocked, “Your teacher? How?”
“Well, one day I was feeling a little upset. The princess sensed it and asked my why I was upset. I told her that I didn’t know. I had a few friends, I was happy studying, and I had the chance to be the student to the Princess of the Night. She smiled and said simple that I was love sick. At first I wasn’t sure but then I realized that I was missing a special somepony in my life. She then found a spell and told me that while no spell can make a pony fall in love with me, it would help me find a soul mate. She enough I guess it did.”
“I guess it did,” Twilight said staring dreamily into his eyes.
“There was a strange thing though.”
“What was that?”
“Shortly after giving me that spell, Luna sent me to Ponyville to study the Elements of Harmony. You don’t think that she somehow knew that we’d fall in love?”
“Well I know that Princess Luna is powerful, but I don’t think she could somehow know that we’d be together,” Twilight said with a little laugh. She then paused as if a thought crossed her mind. “Unless…”
“Unless what?”
“Never mind. It was just a silly idea I thought. So anyway, you’ll need to know about my element, right?”
“Sure. So What does the Element of Magic mean to you?”
“Well at first as a filly under Princess Celestia, I thought that magic was its own isolated thing in the world, but then I learned that magic was everywhere and in everypony. Then I met my friends who happened to be the Elements of Harmony, and I learned how magical friendship could be and the power inside us all!”
“So, did much change when you found your Element?”
“Lots changed when that happened. Princess Celestia allowed me to stay in Ponyvile after, I became friends with Princess Luna, and I made some really good friends.”
“Well I can think of something else that getting your Element did,” Mystic said smiling, “You got me.”
“Awww Mystic,” Twilight said, “That’s so sweet!”
She then gave the stallion a hug, overwhelmed by his kindness he had. Mystic just smiled, enjoying the feeling of her in his arms. The two were too happy in the moment that neither of them noticed that a certain rainbow manned Pegasus had just opened to the door to the library.
“Hey, Twilight. Sorry I said those things a few days ago. I didn’t mean to upset you like that and…”
Rainbow Dash stopped as she saw the two ponies hugging each other.
“Err… maybe I should come back.”
The two unicorns then noticed that there was a third pony in the library. Both quickly separated and embarrassed tried to collect themselves.
“Oh hi Rainbow Dash,” Twilight said.
“So what’s going on you two?”
“I guess I should come clean,” Twilight said as she walked up next to Mystic, “Mystic is my special somepony now.”
The pegasus was frozen in surprise at the news.
“No way! So you two are a couple. Wow, Twilight, I guess I was right when I thought you two were dating after all.”
“Well at first we weren’t sure,” Mystic said, “but no we know.”
“Anyway, sorry Twilight that I made you think you weren’t able to love somepony. I didn’t mean it like that. It was that I surprised that’s all… I mean not that you could find a special somepony but that you didn’t tell me, your friend about it. You understand, right?”
“I understand, Rainbow Dash,” Twilight said, “Actually, Mystic here is studying the Elements of Harmony.”
“Oh so you’re an egghead like Twilight,” Rainbow Dash said with a snicker, “Sure I’ll help. After all, you’re a friend of my friend so that makes you good in my book. So go ahead!”
“Ok” Mystic said, “So what is your Element and how does it represent you?”
“My Element’s loyalty. You have to be loyal to a pony, standing with them no matter what happens. I mean I know that when my friends ask for my help, I’d never leave them hanging.”
“And how does it work with your job?”
“Well, you have to be loyal and work together with other Pegasus ponies when clearing the skies. But when I become a Wonderbolts, I really need to be loyal to both my teammates and my fans!”
“So you’re planning to be a Wonderbolt one day?”
“Yep. I just have to get the chance to let me awesomeness shine so they’ll be begging for me to join!”
“And how has becoming an Element of Harmony changed things?”
“Well, it hasn’t changed much for me other than meeting some awesome friends and going on crazy adventured with them. Also kicking evil in the flank is not so bad too.”
“Well thanks for that,” Mystic said.
“Heh, anytime,” Rainbow Dash said, “anyway, I have to get going, so I’ll see you around Mystic and Twilight. Have fun being special someponies.”
With that Rainbow Dash took off through the entrance of the library. For a moment, the two unicorn thought they’d be having some peace and quiet together. “Wait,” another pony said as a pink earth pony stuck her head into the library, “Has somepony found their special somepony?”
“Yes Pinkie I did,” Twilight said, “Pinkie Pie, this my special somepony, Mystic Study.”
The pony let out a gasp in shock as she saw the stallion.
“Oh my! I’m sorry I didn’t meet you before. Now I’m going to have to throw two parties: one because you’re new to town and a Special Somepony party.”
“Um… ok,” Mystic said, a little overwhelmed by Pinkie’s exuberance.
“Maybe later,” Twilight said, “Mystic here is studying the Elements of Harmony and wants to interview you.”
“Okie dokie lokey,” Pinkie said, “so, what do you want to know?”
“Well first what is your Element and how does it reflect you.”
“My Element’s Laughter, which fits well because I like to make ponies laugh. Well, I also like to bake and throw parties, but that usually leads to laughter so I guess that makes sense.”
“So you throw parties as a job?”
“Yes indeedie! I’m Ponyville’s number one party planner! Oh I just love to see ponies smile and laugh when I throw a party.”
“And has anything changed now that you’re a bearer of the Element of Laughter?”
“Well, my parties have still been super fun, so nothing changed there. Oh, but I did meet Twilight and my other friends, so that’s a change.”
“Well thanks for that information, Pinkie.”
“Anytime, Mystic. Anyway, I have to go. I need to plan a party for you. Or was that a double party. Ooo… maybe I can make two parties into one. I’ll figure that out soon. See you later!”
With that Pinkie then bounce walked out of the library as Mystic watched her leave.
“So, you think she’s going to throw a party or parties,” Mystic said.
“I think so. Don’t worry. Just go with it. That’s what I do. Pinkie will always be Pinkie. So, how about we talk some more then. Ever read Starswirl the Bearded’s work?"