Author's Note: This story switches between a couple of points of view, but usually maintains the same point of view during a chapter.
A Magical Mishap
(Twilight Sparkle's POV)
This is the latest in a long line of attempts to open an interdimensional portal, to view another place and time. Oh...I should introduce myself, so that anypony who reads this will understand this. I am Twilight Sparkle, a unicorn, star pupil of Princess Celestia, who is the ruler of Equestria. I would give a brief history of Equestria, but I hope that anypony who reads this will have a basic knowledge of pony lore. The following events are a recollection of the events of several days. My friends, Rainbow Dash, a pegasus, and one of, if not the fastest flier in all of Equestria, Applejack, the honest Earth Pony, never afraid to tell somepony her view on things, Fluttershy, the kindest pegasus anypony could meet, and she has her way of understanding animals. I cannot forget to mention Rarity, Ponyville's top fashion designer, and a unicorn of many talents, and the unforgettable Pinkie Pie, an Earth Pony who is always ready to party, and who seems to have a party always around the corner. They, along with my assistant Spike the dragon, and the two Princesses of Equestria, Princess Celestia, ruler of the day, and Princess Luna, ruler of the night, will help me tell the story.
3rd Day, 10th Month, 1,000 ALB (After Luna's Banishment)
I will try once more to open a portal to another dimension, but I am not sure if it will work this time. I have tried several times before, but they have all collapsed before a proper connection could be established. I look over the instructions one last time, setting up what I will need to do the spell. I cast it, and put power behind the glyphs and symbols, willing a portal to open, to show me another place and time. I see a faint oval appear, large enough for even Celestia to step through it were she to want to. I do this spell in the dead of night, wanting to not worry anypony. I have told Celestia of my intentions, and since I am doing in the night, she decided to send Luna if it were to work, so as to have a royal pony there for the second time it is used. I push more power in to it, ignoring the mild headache I am getting. The oval grows brighter, and then the wall where it is located disappears, revealing a shocking scene. I am watching from above, seeing two...humans mourning over an animal and another human...They seem to have loved the ones that are dying. I watch one human pull out what looks like a guitar, and start playing a slow, somber melody, and the other one, dressed in green, pull out what looks like a blue potato with holes in it. He puts it to his lips, and plays a complimentary melody to the first human's...It is so sad...I know not what to do. Watching on makes it seem like I have no heart...and the melody has a part missing, that third piece that will finish it. I get a flute, and float it to my lips, playing that part, letting my melody drift through the portal, and one of the humans seems to take notice, but then shrugs and continues playing. I smile to myself as I continue playing, and then the dying human closes her eyes, honestly dead. She glows some, and her body disappears in a blinding flash of light. I fall back, and the portal snaps shut, my concentration shattered. I feel different than when I opened the portal, but I attribute that to a lack of energy from the spell. I get up, shake my head, and go to Spike, who is still awake. I set the flute on a nearby table first though.
"Spike, take a letter."
He gets a piece of parchment, a quill, some ink, and gets comfortable.
"Dear Princess Celestia, I have just completed my portal spell, and it worked, but it showed me a sad scene, one of death and despair." I proceed to repeat to Spike what I saw, not sparing a detail. "I would appreciate some guidance, and I hope this finds you in good health. Your faithful student, Twilight Sparkle."
Spike finishes writing.
"Uh Twilight, do you want me to send this now, or wait until the morning?"
"Hmm...I think it would be better if you were to wait until morning, as I would hate to wake Celestia."
He nods, and sets the letter by his bed. "Well, I am going to go to sleep now Twilight. I hope you are as well."
I nod. "Yes yes, I'll be going to bed in a minute." I smile at him as he gets comfortable in his bed, and then I go up to mine, and quickly fall asleep...
4th Day, 10th Month, 1,000 ALB
I wake up early enough to watch Celestia raise the sun, and I do so, marveling at the power it takes. I smile to myself, happy with my success from last night. I quickly rouse Spike after watching the sunrise.
"Spiiiike! Wake up."
He jumps, surprised by the time.
"Aren't you up early today Twilight?"
"I am. I decided I would watch Celestia raise the sun today."
"Oh, okay. Do you want me to send the letter now?"
I nod. "I'd love that Spike."
He inhales, and then blows a mystic green fire over the letter, and it disappears in a whisp of smoke. We wait a few hours, and I make breakfast for myself and Spike while we wait. I hear Spike groan. I whisper, "Here it comes..." He belches, and a letter appears. Spike clears his throat and reads it aloud.
"My faithful student, thank you for telling me of this, and I am glad to hear it worked, and I hope you are okay after the fall. I am intrigued, but since it is during the night, I will send Princess Luna in my stead. I look forward to hearing more about this, and next time, if you can, go through the portal. Meet the humans, and explain just what you are. Invite them here. I wish to speak with them. Your teacher, Princess Celestia."
I nod to myself, now determined to do the spell again at the right time. I tell myself to relax for the rest of the day, as Luna will not be here for a few days.
End of Chapter One: A Magical Mishap
Author's Note: Thank you for reading this. Please leave reviews/comments and I will get Chapter Two up soon.