//------------------------------// // Chapter 6 // Story: I Just Want a Friend // by Twilight Star //------------------------------// Twilight Sparkle was in your library. She kept pacing in worried circles. Should she tell Celestia? She knew she couldn’t tell Celestia, because she promised Fluttershy she would give Nightmare Moon a chance. But a part of her wanted to tell Celestia about Nightmare Moon’s return. What should she do? She had two ideas. Maybe she should peek at Nightmare Moon or spend a few days with Fluttershy to see how Nightmare Moon treated Fluttershy. That was what she was going to do. She would spend several days with Fluttershy until she saw Nightmare Moon do something bad, “Spike”  Spike went to Twilight Sparkle, “What is it, Twilight?”  “I’m going to spend a few days at Fluttershy’s, okay?”  “Ok, Twilight. I think I can manage here on my own ”  “Thanks, Spike”, said Twilight Sparkle as she grabbed her backpack and stuffed books, a scroll, and a quill, before heading for the door and closing it. Okay. It’s time for Fluttershy to realize how fake and mean Nightmare Moon is.    Nightmare Moon was watching Fluttershy take care of the animals. Fluttershy was feeding the fish, “Fluttershy, I have a question”  Fluttershy stopped what she was doing and looked at Nightmare Moon, “what’s the question?”  “How can you get each animal’s food right without being afraid that one day you’ll get the wrong food?” asked Nightmare Moon. This was something that made her curious every day she spent with Fluttershy.  “It’s just that before I started taking care of the animals, I had to study what each species ate”, Fluttershy replied.  “It must have been hard. Decorate what each animal ate. If I were you, I would have already given the wrong food to an animal”, said Nightmare Moon.  “Well, at first I felt it too. But every day, I began to know up front what each animal ate”, said Fluttershy.  Nightmare Moon smiled. Suddenly they heard footsteps. They looked where the sound was coming from. They were surprised to see Twilight Sparkle run with a backpack. Nightmare Moon got scared. Did in the backpack contain the elements of harmony? When Twilight came very close to the two she stopped, “Hi, Fluttershy”  “Hi Twilight. What do you do here? Not that your company isn’t good. I mean, you can come here anytime… ”  “Fluttershy, I get what you mean”, said Twilight Sparkle, still smiling.  “Oh ok. So what do you doing here?” Fluttershy asked, smiling gently.  “I came here to spend a few days with you both,” replied Twilight Sparkle. “Is it okay for both of you?”  Fluttershy and Nightmare Moon looked at each other before turning back to look at Twilight Sparkle, “Is it okay if Nightmare Moon and I are going to talk privately?”  Twilight Sparkle’s smile faltered for a few seconds, “sure”  Fluttershy smiled before going to Nightmare Moon and motioning to follow her. Nightmare Moon did what Fluttershy asked, “so what?”  Nightmare Moon was confused, “so what?” she whispered.  “Should we let her stay? Because I realize you’re afraid of her”, Fluttershy whispered back.  Nightmare Moon looked uncertain, “I don’t know. What if this is all a trick?”  “Well, I’m sure it’s not a trick. Maybe she has forgiven you”, Fluttershy whispered.  Nightmare Moon began to think. She realized that Twilight didn’t mind her presence. Maybe Twilight has forgiven her. She was going to give Twilight a chance, “ok”, whispered Nightmare Moon.  They returned to where Twilight Sparkle. They realized that Twilight was still smiling. She must be having a great day to be happy, “we decided, Twilight ...”  Twilight began to sweat nervously, “... you can stay here”  Twilight Sparkle let out a sigh of relief, “thanks, Fluttershy”  “You’re welcome. But don’t hurt Nightmare Moon”, said Fluttershy.  Twilight still smiling, said, “Of course, Fluttershy. I know the way I acted was wrong”  Fluttershy smiled, “I’m happy about that. Would you like to enter the house?”  “It depends. Are you staying here yet?” said Twilight Sparkle.  “Yes. I still have some animals left to feed”, Fluttershy replied.  “Then I’ll be out here watching you”, said Twilight Sparkle.  “OK. Would you like me to bring you a snack?” asked Fluttershy with a smile.  “Yes. Please”, replied Twilight Sparkle with a smile.  “OK. Nightmare, would you like to come along?” asked Fluttershy.  Nightmare Moon was still unsure about Twilight so, “yes. Please, Fluttershy ”  “OK. Follow me”, said Fluttershy, before starting to walk. Nightmare Moon followed her.  Twilight Sparkle watched Fluttershy and Nightmare Moon leave. She was surprised. She didn’t expect that. But soon recovered.  If you think I won’t keep my eyes on you, you’re wrong, Nightmare Moon.  While That, inside, Fluttershy was preparing the sandwiches, Nightmare Moon was helping her. Nightmare Moon was putting bread on plates and Fluttershy was putting sliced ​​cucumber on bread.  “Fluttershy, I have a bad feeling”, said Nightmare Moon.  Fluttershy looked at Nightmare Moon, “What foreboding?”  “What if Twilight is faking. And all this is nothing but her wanting to watch me”, replied Nightmare Moon.  “Well, I’m sure she has changed. But if you think she hasn’t changed yet, maybe over time you’ll get used to her. And maybe you two even can become friends”, said Fluttershy.  Nightmare Moon smiled. She liked the fact that Fluttershy believed the ponies had a good side, “How can you be so good, Fluttershy?”  Fluttershy grinned back, “maybe it’s because I always believe that even if the pony is mean, he’s just feeling lonely”  Nightmare Moon was worried, “Do you still think I’m mean?”  Fluttershy was surprised, “what? No. That was just to refer to the ponies that are still evil”  Nightmare Moon smiled with relief. When the sandwiches were ready, Nightmare Moon picked up the sandwich plate with her magic. They started walking to where Twilight Sparkle was. Twilight was on her back. She heard footsteps and looked back. Twilight smiled. So that Fluttershy wouldn’t doubt her.  “Nightmare Moon and I brought sandwiches”, said Fluttershy.  Twilight Sparkle, still smiling, said, “Sandwiches? It’s my favorite food”  Nightmare Moon set the plate of sandwiches on the floor. Each took a sandwich and began to eat.    When night came, Fluttershy picked up the plate that was lying on the floor.  “I’ll make your bed, Twilight”, Fluttershy said before leaving.  Twilight and Nightmare Moon followed Fluttershy. Nightmare Moon wanted to say something to Twilight. But she had no business to talk about.    When Fluttershy finished making Twilight’s bed, she returned to the ground floor. Nightmare Moon and Twilight were sitting together on the couch. Twilight was trying to show happiness. She was fighting not to be uncomfortable. Fluttershy went to the kitchen to prepare dinner. In the living room was absolute silence. Nightmare Moon tried to come up with a subject, “So, Twilight…”  Twilight’s ears brightened, “… how are your days in Ponyville?”  Twilight looked at Nightmare Moon, “Why do you want to know?”  “It is an absolute silence. I just wish I could talk to you”, Nightmare Moon replied.  Twilight Sparkle let out a breath, she couldn’t believe she was going to say that, but she said, “ok. What subjects should we talk about?”  “About a subject that interests you, perhaps?” replied Nightmare Moon.  Twilight Sparkle, again sighed, “ok”  When dinner was done, Fluttershy called Twilight and Nightmare Moon. They entered the house. Nightmare Moon sat next to Fluttershy. Twilight watched Nightmare Moon. She Watched out what Nightmare Moon could do, “Twilight, aren’t you going to eat?”  Twilight Sparkle stopped what she was doing and smiled nervously, “oh. I was going to eat”, Twilight took the spoon to eat the soup.  Fluttershy watched Twilight eat for a few seconds before resuming eating. When Twilight realized that Fluttershy was no longer looking she let out a sigh of relief.  Phem.    It’s been a few minutes, and it’s almost midnight, Fluttershy yawned, “Well, I’m going to sleep. Make both yourself comfortable”  “Ok, Fluttershy. Good night”, said Twilight Sparkle, smiling.  When Fluttershy left, Twilight Sparkle got up from the couch and headed for the door. Curious, Nightmare Moon followed Twilight Sparkle. And she was surprised to see Twilight staring at the night sky. She decided to sit next to Twilight. Twilight glanced sideways and saw Nightmare Moon, “ah. Is you”  “Are you doing what I think you are doing?” asked Nightmare Moon.  Twilight Sparkle looked at Nightmare Moon confusedly, “What do you think I’m doing?”  “Are you looking at the night sky?” asked Nightmare Moon.  “Yes. So what?” said Twilight Sparkle.  “It’s just that no pony has ever admired my night”, Nightmare Moon replied.  Twilight Sparkle was surprised while still looking at Nightmare Moon, “thank you”  Twilight Sparkle was speechless, but soon recovered, “no. You don’t bring the night”  Nightmare Moon was surprised, “what?”  “Who brings the night is Princess Luna. You’re just a dark mare who manipulated Luna”, said Twilight Sparkle.  “Well, you’re right. But that was past. Now I want to be friends with you all”, said Nightmare Moon.  “Save my words, Nightmare Moon. You may have manipulated Fluttershy, but you won’t manipulate me”, says Twilight Sparkle. That said, Twilight left where she was and headed home to go to sleep.   When Twilight Sparkle left, she let out a breath. Why didn’t Twilight want to be her friend? Well, Twilight wasn’t the only one missing. Rainbow Dash also didn’t see Nightmare Moon as good yet. She decided to go to sleep too. She got up and headed toward Fluttershy’s house. When she entered, Nightmare Moon closed the door with her magic.   Well, maybe I should think positive. Almost all Fluttershy friends are my friends. The only ones that still come to me as bad is Twilight and Rainbow Dash.   Nightmare Moon was at Fluttershy’s bedroom door. With a hoof she opened the door and went inside. She watched Fluttershy’s sleeping form before going to bed and sleeping.