Lights burned in the windows of Ponyville like fireflies in the evening. Breathing a relieved sigh, I allowed my wings to rest by simply gliding along for a bit. With a mighty yawn, I locked eyes with my castle, wanting nothing more than to snuggle up infront of the fireplace…
A laugh broke out of my mouth. A fireplace! I had a bed! I hadn’t even been away that long and still I’d apparently need to reacclimate to civilization.
Though, moving the bed in front of the fireplace doesn’t sound too bad either…
A far-off swishing sound suddenly intensified before a face appeared just inches away from mine.
“TWILIGHT?!”
“GAH!” I shouted, my wings aching from the strain of stopping in mid-air. Before I could react, my cheeks were squished by blue hooves.
“YOU’RE BACK!”
“Rainbow Dash!” I grinned. “Tirfan zulip!”
“Uh… are you okay, Twilight?” Rainbow asked, backing out of my personal space
“Oh-oh of course.” I muttered, knocking my own head (which earned me another confused glance). “I’m just happy to see you.”
“Well, what happened?!” she demanded. “Spike was all worried about you when he didn’t get a message- why didn’t you send us a message?”
“I’ll explain, I promise. Can you maybe get the others to meet me at the castle?”
“In ten seconds flat.” Rainbow grinned, before zooming away.
“Honeydew?” I whispered in breezish, feeling him move around in my ear. “You didn’t say anything…”
“Sorry. T-this pony was just so large and-”
“Don’t worry, I’ll keep you safe.” I whispered. “And she’s a friend, so she will too. In fact, you’re gonna meet all my friends in a moment. And I promise, none of them want to hurt you.”
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I’d just had enough time to get comfortable on my crystal throne when the others arrived.
“Twilight!” Pinkie Pie exclaimed, rushing just before the others, hooves opened widely for a crushing group hug.
I couldn't let that happen. “No!” I screeched, erecting a magical barrier in which the pink pony ran headfirst.
“Twilight?” Rarity raised an eyebrow. “What’s this about.”
“Yeah!” Pinkie rose up again, clearly unfazed by the full-speed collision. “Aren’t you happy to see us?”
“Of course I am. It’s just that I can’t hug at the moment-”
“WHAAAAT?!” Pinkie gasped, reaching for her throat before falling over on her back.
“A think what Pinkie meant to convey,” Applejack said, rolling her eyes. “Is that yer actin’ a bit strange. Would’a thought you’d be more excited to meet us?”
“I-I’m sorry, I am. But I’m more focused on-” coughing into my hoof, I took a breath, allowing my mind to calm down. “I want you to meet someone.” Smiling, I reached up to my ear, earning a set of confused glances (I was used to it now).
“Uhm…” Fluttershy tilted her head. “So, who is it?”
“Just a second- Honeydew? You can come out now, it’s safe.”
I felt a tickle in my ear as he poked his head out of my ear before climbing onto my hoof, eliciting shocked looks from my friends.
“You- you brought a breezie with you?” Rarity asked.
“But isn’t that dangerous for him?” Fluttershy said, but her voice got swallowed by Pinkie’s outcry.
“Ohmygosh, he’s so cute!” Suddenly, her face loomed just above Honeydew, causing him to let out a startled shout. “Hello, who are you, I’m Pinkie Pie, supreme party planner in Ponyville, what’s your name?!”
“Pinkie!” Applejack pulled her back. “Yer jus’ scaring him!”
“Yeah, and besides, he… doesn’t speak ponish.” I explained sheepishly, before assuring him that everything was okay.
“Ooooh, I’m super sorry!” Pinkie said, her expression morphing into a gigantic frown. “So, who is he?”
“Well, his name is Honeydew-”
“Is he a guest to see Equestria, an explorer just like you-” Pinkie gasped for air. “Is he your breezie buddy? Your Breezie Buddy Best Friend Forever?!”
“Pinkie,” I chuckled, slightly shaking my head. “He’s my coltfriend.”
For a moment, everyone was silent. Then, a sudden giggle emerged, causing everyone to turn their heads to Rainbow.
“What? It was funny.” she shrugged, meeting our blank expressions. “Wait… you were serious?!”
“Yes. I was.” I growled, my eyes narrowing at her shocked expression.
“But he’s a breezie, that’s so- not awesome!”
“Honeydew is plenty awesome!” I crossed my hooves. “He helped me defeat a windigo. Plus, with his training, I bet I could beat you at hoofwrestling now.”
“You?!” Flabbergasted, Rainbow even stopped flapping her wings, settling down on her chair. “No way.”
“So, you and… Honeydew… really are a thing?” Rarity exclaimed, grinning widely as stars glimmered in her eyes.
“Then that means,” Pinkie exclaimed. “I get to throw both a Twilight-is-back and a Twilight-has-a-coltfriend party?! Wow…” she muttered quietly, rubbing her chin as she looked up at the ceiling. “Never thought I’d get to throw that one. I haven’t even made a plan for it yet.”
“Excuse me?”
“Uhm, Twilight?” Fluttershy chimed in. “D-did you mention a windigo?”
Immediately, the sound ceased. I briefly closed my eyes, taking a deep breath. “Yes, I think it’s about time I tell you…”
“Well… that was somethin’.” Applejack accurately summed it up.
“And I guess your breezie friend was kind of awesome in that windigo fight.” Rainbow said, rubbing the back of her head.
“I-I’m sorry, But did you say Kalypso?” Fluttershy asked, practically leaning over the table. “Like, the prophetess Kalypso? Founder of the first city? Uniter of the tribes and friend of a great spirit? The one who is said to have created the portal in the first place?”
I blinked, looking down to Honeydew, before briefly translating her words to him. He didn’t look any less confused.
“I’ve never heard of that…”
“But every breezie knows the tales of Kalypso!” Fluttershy exclaimed. “How can you not-”
But her words were cut off as Rarity practically shoved her out of her chair. “Fluttershy, darling, why must you waste this moment with so insignificant questions.” Leaning over the table to the point of practically lying on top of it, she met my eyes. “Twilight has a coltfriend now,” she purred, her eyelashes fluttering. “I want details, darling~”