Twilight is pacing in the hallway, in the Castle of Friendship, looking forward to the weekend. After completing everything on her list of things to do in Ponyville amongst so many things, her brother and sister in law are dropping off their baby so that she can babysit. It’s been a while since she became an aunt to their daughter due to her schedule getting in the way all the time. But for this one weekend, all potential interruptions are gone, with nopony demanding her duties.
“This is going to be perfect!” Twilight cheered as her number one assistant came into the room.
“Is Flurry Heart here yet?” He asked.
“Almost Spike. I’m ready to give Flurry Heart the best weekend she’ll ever have!” She gave Spike a hug, despite her dragon friend being unfazed.
“Even though this is the first time in a while that you're taking care of her for the weekend.”
After hearing Spike’s statement, she broke the hug. “Well...aunts also have busy lives too!” She blurred out.
“I’m just saying Twilight, you don’t have to act like that. Even if it’s going to be nice to have Flurry Heart with you again.”
They then hear the doorbell ring, which caused Twilight to head to the door. Once she opened the door, she saw Shining Armor and Princess Cadance waiting with a baby carriage by their side.
“Twilight!” They both cheered.
“Shining! Cadance!” The princess smiled as she invited the two ponies inside with Cadance using her magic to pull the carriage.
“Is Flurry Heart in there?” Spike asked.
“Yes and she’s sleeping.” Shining Armor replied. “She must have been tired after she ate her lunch.”
“She must had a wonderful snack that caught her in slumber.” Twilight giggled. “Bet the same thing will happen when she has supper tonight.”
This also made Shining and Cadance laugh from Twilight’s sense of humor. “It’s a good thing you’re available for this weekend. I can’t wait to hear everything you did with her after this weekend is over.” Cadance smiled.
“Don’t worry, this aunt will take care of everything while you're gone.”
“A lot can happen when Twilight takes care of your daughter.” Spike smirked.
“It’s true.”
Twilight gave a hug to Princess Cadance and Shining Armor before they left the Castle Of Friendship to begin their weekend together as husband and wife.
Twilight took Flurry Heart who’s still sleeping in her carriage into her throne room where the cutie map is located. She wanted to take her to one of the lands in Equestria but the options are too many for her to pick just one.
“So many places, yet not the right day off, for her.” Twilight looking at her map.
Spike entered the room with cupcakes he’s carrying on the platter. “Have you picked a place yet?” He asked.
All that the Princess Of Friendship did was shake her head. Spike placed the platter on the table while walking up to the purple pony. “How is it so difficult for you to find one land in Equestria to cheer Flurry up?” Spike asked.
“It’s not that it’s difficult, it’s just I’ve never taken her to lands outside of the Crystal Empire. Her parents showed her everything since they’re the rulers of the kingdom. I wanted Flurry to go to a land she had never seen before.”
Spike looked at the map himself. While he knows to never bring Flurry Heart to the Dragon Lands or Manehattan of millions of ponies, there are still places that will work for the solution.
“Why can’t you take her to Seaquestria?” He offered.
“Because Cadance told me that Flurry always opens her mouth when she’s taking a bath. It would probably bother the Hippogriffs if she blows bubbles underwater.” Twilight looked at Sequestria from her map. “She may be morphed into a seapony but from what I heard, she’s not ready.”
“Then I’m sorry, I got nothing for ya.”
“Why don’t you get some of the toys for Flurry to play with? I bought them a few days ago and they’re still in my bedroom.”
“Sure.” Spike left the throne room and headed to Twilight’s bedroom. As for the princess, she continues to look at the map to find the perfect place for Flurry Heart.
Spike entered Twilight’s room and saw a box filled with Flurry’s toys. Just before he carries the box back, he then heard a buzzing noise by Twilight’s bed. When he turned around, he saw one of Twilight’s books was vibrating.
Back at the throne room, the baby alicorn is still sleeping in her carriage while her aunt is still looking for the right place for her on the map. She then heard Spike entering the throne room yet again only this time she heard the same buzzing sound.
“Twilight, one of your books is vibrating.” Spike placing the box on the ground.
“That must be Sunset.” She took notice as she took the book from Spike. Once she opens it, she reads the message she received from Sunset.
“Dear Twilight Sparkle,
I know it’s been a week since you came to Canterlot High but we’re actually doing a charity at the moment. We’re gonna take children to Camp Everfree for the weekend and we’re also going to do tons of activities there. I know you only went to Camp Everfree once, but Timber told me there’s so much you haven’t experienced. Not only that, the children are the same ones you met last year during the holiday season. And yes, Water Lily along with her sister Lily Pad will be there.
I understand you had a reason for not talking to my friends, but Principal Celestia was just trying to help. You may be busy and always put your focus in Equestria, but you know, not every world has the same qualities. This is still an offer if you want to come or not, we completely understand if it’s not that important to you.
Your Friend,
Sunset Shimmer”
The Princess Of Friendship couldn’t believe what she just read. Not because her friends are heading back to Camp Everfree, but also Water Lily who she hadn’t seen since the holiday season.
“Twilight?” Spike asked.
Twilight didn’t even respond to Spike’s call. Out of all the time they had, the Rainbooms decided to do a charity for children in Everfree Forest. Which gave her an idea for a possible solution.
“You're thinking about taking Flurry Heart with you, aren’t you?” Spike crossed his arms.
The princess sighed upon hearing Spike. “Yes…”
“No offense but don’t you think this is more of a risky idea? You do realize Flurry is too young for this.”
When Twilight looked at the baby alicorn again, she agreed with her assistant. To think she found a way to give Flurry Heart the best weekend in such a long time, the negative side is too hard to resolve.
“Spike, wait here.” She spoke as she left the room. The dragon became confused with Twilight’s motivation. He only helped with Twilight’s duties when she went to the Mirror World, but never heard all of the stories she had which includes her cruise vacation and her holiday shopping.
When Twilight returned back to the room, she held a fabric doll of herself with her telekinesis. “Have you ever seen this doll wherever you go inside my bedroom?” She asked.
“Yes, as a matter of fact I saw it again when I found the toy box.” Spike answered.
“This was a gift Water Lily made for me.” She lowered the doll to Spike so he can hold on to it.
“She really made this for you?”
“Yes. I know I haven’t taken you with me lately but she’s way younger than you think. This doll really means something to me and when it’s something not from Equestria, that really means something.”
Spike had no words when he saw the fabric doll in his hand. If he was with Twilight this whole time, he would actually catch up with what Twilight was doing from the last two years.
“You...really want to meet her again?” He asked.
“Yes.” Twilight nodded with both of her ears lowered.
“Well no offense but even if you did take Flurry Heart with you, I don’t think your brother and sister in law would approve of this once they find out.”
“Spike, I know I’ve made bad mistakes in the past, but I know I can prevent Flurry from getting lost. My friends still respect my princess duties, especially the other me.”
Spike rolled his eyes from hearing his sister’s point. “I still don’t know about this. It’s your choice, but I’m not coming with you. Mainly because I want no part of this.”
“Well...so much for being my number one assistant!’ Twilight retorted.
“Don’t act like I’m rude, this is serious!” Spike retorted back.
This only made the princess sigh in despair for acting a little rough towards Spike. While she has to face the facts, she knows how to take care of Flurry Heart, given the circumstances. She looked at Flurry Heart who’s still sleeping and then at the map of Equestria. After checking all the lands, none of them made her choice final. There’s only one place she has in mind to take Flurry with her to, and it’s not in Equestria.