//------------------------------// // Wings of Liberty // Story: Spice on the wind // by xscar10 //------------------------------// Author's note: Lets see if anyone can tell me what the song in this chapter is a parody of. Wings... a massive pair of red and blue wings, sticking right out of his shoulder blades. "You... have wings?" I blinked. "And you are strong." He replied, flapping his wings. He must have had a thirty foot wing span. "Look, you have my loyalty, but if I disagree with you I will voice my opinion. I will follow, but not without question." He said, and I have to admit, it looked intimidating. "Alright, come with me to Ponyville. I know a place you can stay." I said, and he glared at me. "Fine... but don't expect me to interact with those... ponies." He said, rolling his eyes. "Why do you hate them? You don't even remember what they did." I said with a smirk. "I do remember some things... Celestia betrayed me. The ponies didn't help me, and the other races feared me. I was supposed to be a hero..." He struggled to recall events that must have happened over a decade ago. "It's alright, everything will come back to you, but for now, give them the benefit of the doubt." I said, offering my hand. "Hmm... you're wise, but don't expect a warm reaction. If they remember me that is." He said, shaking my hand. "Now if you excuse me, I have to stretch my wings." He said, and with a single powerful wing flap, he took off at breathtaking speed. A crack sounded trough the air as he picked up speed, and I knew what was coming. A cone of clouds surrounded him as light started to bend. It looked almost effortless as he burst through the sound barrier. Though it wasn't a sonic-rain-boom, as it only had red white and blue, it was still a fantastic sight. I'm not sure if the coloring was ironic or magic, but he did look like a recruiting poster for the air force. I wonder if we were far enough away from Ponyville that they wouldn't hear it? It's hard to imagine just how it must feel to be out of that cage. He moved like a force of nature, he looked unstoppable. His military style of flying really showed. After his display was finished, he landed as swiftly as he'd left. "It's good to be free!" He said, standing and displaying his wings. His eyes darted open, with a smile on his face. He let out a loud whistle, and his eyes started searching for something. A loud scree came from above us. I look up and see an eagle descending toward us. "Sam! Look I'm free!" He said, as the eagle landed on his arm. "Sam? Like Uncle Sam?" I chuckled. "No, like Samson." He retorted snidely. "Alright, alright. no biting." I held up my hands. "Sam here brings-... brought me food. He was probably my only friend. I guess I can count you and Shallow now." He said, as the bird stood proudly on his arm. "What did Shallow promise you anyways?" I asked, and he huffed a quick breath. "He said he'd get me out of here eventually. He let me know it would be a long time, but I never expected it to be this long... twelve years." He said, and that made me think... twelve? He came here twelve years ago, during the last celestial event. It can't be a coincidence. "How do you remember the promise after all this time?" I asked, looking off toward Canterlot. "I guess when it's your only hope, it stays with you." He shrugged, and petted Sam. "I guess... Well anyways, we should be going. I have someone waiting for me in Ponyville." I said, and he sneered. "Fine, let's go..." He motioned for Sam to fly, and flew a few feet up. I started to run, and he flew just above me. We made it back to Ponyville while the daylight just began to fade to gray. As the main road cam into view, I head a commotion in town. Some indistinct chatter, and angry words could be heard. "Pony squalor?... The world seems a little different than when I left." Said... I think I'll just call him Captain. He had his wings folded around his shoulders. We came closer, and a familiar voice shouted out. "It was completely innocent!" The second familiar voice was shortly after. "Innocent?! You kissed my coltfriend!" God help me... I think I know exactly what's going on over there... I stepped forward, seeing Rarity running from Rainbow-Dash. "It was just on the cheek!" Rarity said running past me. "You!" Dash zipped up to me. "Why didn't you tell me she kissed you?!" She accused, and Captain gagged. "Calm down. It was just a 'thank you' kiss on the cheek." I said, pulling my head back. "Thank you kiss? Thank you for what?" She accused again. "Unpacking boxes." I said calmly, trying to calm her as well. "It's true, I hired him for it." Said Rarity, from behind me. "Hired him?!" Dash looked mad... I'm not sure I want to know how she took that. She started to fly after Rarity again, but I grabbed her tail mid-flight. She yelped, and her flanks tensed up as I held her in place. She turned to me, red faced, and was about to speak, but I interjected. "Calm down, Rarity didn't do anything wrong." I said, still holding her tail. "But she-" She started, but ended with a disgruntled sigh. "Why are you sticking up for her?" She asked glaring at me. "Because, you should be angry with me, not her." I said, and a volley of confused looks surrounded me. "She was affected by my scent, and still only kissed my cheek. I on the other hand panicked and froze." I said, and she thought it over. "Fine. I'll find you a proper punishment later." Dash replied, and shook her head. After a moment her eyes wandered behind me. "Umm... who's you... friend?" Dash asked, pointing behind me. "Oh! Dash, this is the Captain. Captain, this is Rainbow-Dash." I introduced them. "Charmed..." He said sarcastically, looking bored. "Likewise." Dash said glaringly. "As you can see, he's a human like me." I said, and she looked at me. "He is like you? I doubt that..." She said, crossing her hooves. "Unlike you, humans praise individuality." He groaned. "What's that supposed to mean?" Dash growled. "Calm down, don't start fighting." I said and pulled Dashes tail again. She yelped a little higher this time, and grabbed at her flank. "He started it!" She said, blushing darker. "I'm ending it, now come on; we need to show him where he'll be staying." We came to Sweet Apple Acres, and up to the barn. Hopefully Applejack will be nearby so I can ask her if it's alright if he stays here. No such luck, Applejack was apparently out in town for whatever reason. "I'm sure Applejack won't mind you staying, but I'll have to ask her when I get the chance." I said, opening the barn doors, and he walked past me into the barn. "A barn... ironic. They're the animals, and we're the ones living like them." He looked around with a look of displeasure. "Who are you calling an animal?!" Dash exclaimed, rushing forward. "I called you all animals." He returned, not even bothering to look at her. "Why I aught'ta-" She started, but I pulled her tail again. This time she expected it, and merely let out a grunt of displeasure. "Captain, you can't just call them animals. They have feelings." I said, as he climbed up the support beam. "Yeah, yeah. Whatever. I don't care if I hurt them; in case you haven't noticed, I'm not exactly a master of social skills any more..." He said, sitting and looking down at me. "He's got a point." I said, scratching my head. "What? What're you talking about?" Dash asked, and looked at me. "Oh... right... He was technically... in prison." i said, and her jaw dropped. "And you freed him?!" She grabbed my collar. "Yes, yes, but with good cause!" I said nervously. "It's true, he freed an innocent man." He said, waving down to her. "If you were innocent, then why were you in prison?" Dash zipped up to him before I could grab her tail again. "Dunno... Don't even remember." He said crossing his arms. "You don't even remember? Then how can you say you're innocent?" Dash asserted. "Being betrayed by the world leaves it's marks..." He said, not missing a beat. "Sounds fishy to me." She rolled her eyes. "Off topic, might I ask where you are staying?" Asked Captain, looking over to me. "Well... I was staying here, but now I guess I'll have to find somewhere else. I'm sure somepony will take me in." I said, and he scoffed. "No doubt somebody will." He 'corrected'. Dash flew down to me, and whispered in my ear. "Look, I don't trust this guy. He's mean, he's passive aggressive... and he stinks." She said, and I looked up at him. "Well yeah, he hasn't bathed in twelve years..." I said matter-o-factly. If looks could kill, that's all I'm gonna say. "Alright... just be careful around him." She sighed, and kissed me on the cheek. "If you wouldn't mind... I'd prefer that you wait until you are out of my presence before you do... that." Said the Captain, hopping down from the beam, and landing surprisingly softly. "Oh, what, that? That was nothing. This is something!" Dash exclaimed, and before I could get a word in edgewise, she kissed me deeply. Her piquant, savory taste all too familiar to me. If I were to describe this specific kiss in one word... stimulating. Not just because of the kiss alone, but how it was executed as well. Our breathing was rapid, and hot. She wasn't flying, but rather wrapped around me, (involuntarily bringing me to second base) allowing her wings to fully stiffen. Finally She let a breathy moan escape into my mouth, all being quite provocative in combination. "Enough. Enough!... I said enough!" The Captain shouted wrathfully. His wings opened with fierce intensity, and the gust of wind that accompanied it actually blew me off my feet. I held Dash to my chest as we fell, taking the brunt of the fall. I looked up at him, to see him standing with his wings open, and a soul piercing glare in his eye... and on his cheek... a tear? Was he crying? "Captain... What's wrong?" I asked him, sitting up, and Dash was rubbing her head. "I... remember." He said, grabbing his head, and shutting his eyes tightly. "What do you remember?" I asked, as Dash stood up. "Twelve years ago, I was banished because I was caught associating with Shallow. I was living in Canterlot castle, and... I was in love?" He said questioningly, and me and Dash both derped. "She... turned on me... like they all did. I came back to plead her forgiveness, but she wouldn't have me." He said, and me and dash both looked at each other sadly. "She called the guards, and I was exiled. Then I lived in the wilds, and Shallow told me that her life was in danger. I came back to save her, and I did, but when they found me... not one of them believed me. Not one." He growled, clutching his fists tightly closed. "They said I was mad, they said I was trying to kill her, and in one last act of defiance Celestia gave her the right to judge me... She sent me away to be chained in the bowels of that wretched mountain forever." He roared, looking at Dash with hate. "Not one of you help me... You all hated me..." He shook his head, looking at me just before falling to his knees and fainting. "What just happened?!" Dash exclaimed, flying over to him limp on the ground. "The stress of all those pent up emotions, along with the physical wear on his body, must have been too much to take... and he fainted." I said nudging his leg. "Is that even possible?" Dash asks, and I lift him onto the bed. "It's the only explanation I can think of, so it'll have to do." I mused, and turned to Dash. "Sooo... umm... where will you be staying?" Dash changed the subject, trotting up beside me. "I was thinking of asking Twilight." I reply with a random stretch and a yawn. "Why Twilight?" Dash asked with a bit of a tone that I couldn't quite place. "Well I think it would make her studies easier." I started to walk with a light limp in my left leg. "Oh, well... you could always..." She started scratching at the ground. "Always what?" I ask, opening the barn door. "Noting, never mind." She said, a sweat dripping down from her forehead. "Come on, tell me." I pleaded as she walked past me. "No... You're going to laugh." She snorted. "I won't laugh, I promise. Cross my heart, hope to fly." I said, covering my right eye. "... Fine. I was going to say... You could always stay at my house." She tried to look cool, her flushing cheeks betraying her. "Oh... Oh! No I couldn't possibly..." I said, blushing as well. "That's why I didn't ask!" Dash said, sounding slightly insulted. "No, I mean I literally can't. I can't walk on clouds." I said, and she stopped in her tracks. "Oh... well... I forgot about that." She said, as I walked past her. We conversed random topics down the road to Ponyville. As we neared Twilight's tree Spike walked out, and was pulling a cart of very official looking scrolls. He either didn't notice or didn't acknowledge us, because he didn't say a word as we walked inside. "Hey Twilight I-" I started, but was interrupted by Twilight. "Perfect timing! I was just running trough my notes, and it looks like your element is twice as strong as any individual element of harmony, but half as stable. It doesn't look like it's actually suited toward harmony, but something similar to it." She said, scrolling and scribbling all the while. "Yeah, I appreciate the update, but-" I was interrupted again. "I suspect that it might be trying to compensate for being separated from the other elements of it's kind. Oh, and by the way, I looked up that spell you asked about, and I have almost all the ingredients needed." She continued. "Am I going to be interrupted every time I-" I started. "I'll have everything ready to cast by tomorrow afternoon, and you can get cozy with Rain-" She tried to continue, but this time I cut her off. "Twilight, I actually did have a reason to come here." I said, rubbing my temples. "Huh? Oh! Sorry, it's just you're so interesting! I need to record everything I can." She said, shuffling through notes. "I know, I'm all for scientific advancement, but... well I'll get right to the point. I was wondering if I could spend the night here." I ask, sitting on the floor. "I thought you were staying at Applejack's." She said mostly distracted by her reading. "I was, but I lent my room to a friend." I shook my head. "Hmm... sure, I don't see why not." Twilight smiled as she spoke. Rainbow-Dash, flew up to her by he desk. "Hey Twi, can I ask you something... in private?" She asked, tilting her head to the balcony. "O...k? Sure Rainbow." Twilight said, stretching as she stood up from her seat. The two proceeded out onto the balcony leaving me alone. "...Aaaaand I'm alone... What do I do?" I asked my awkward self. "I guess I could read, but I don't feel like reading... I could get something to eat... but this isn't my house... I could... there are so few things to do in a library house." I muttered to myself. "I can use the telescope, but what would I look at?... guess I'll just stand here." I said, crossing my arms and tapping my foot. As my foot taps, I soon added the beats from patting my arm. I became apparent where this was going when my head started bobbing to the beat. A couple stomps, and claps later... I was singing. Down the street sugar cube corner I find Pinkie Pie. Muffins, Candy, and cake, she offers but I must deny. All her life, all she's done, is plan parties she will throw for you. Shooting her pies from a cannon, in a big hot air balloon. "I thought it would be preferred." you said. You said "It was a big surprise, and the cake is red velvet!" Ooh, she's a little pink souffle. Pinkie's party bash, always bring a smiling face. Ooh, she's a little pink souffle. A different sight, every night. As the stars are realigned. Block party out on the street. It really just blew my mind. When you stay home alone, you have gummy there to play with you. You order streamers, games, and confetti, dropped off by Ditzy Doo. You know she danced with spike last night. A dress of Rarity's design. She's always makes time. Thinks the world of a little smile. Ooh, she's a little pink souffle. Pinkie's party bash, always bring a smiling face. Ooh, she's a little pink souffle. "I thought it would be preferred." you said. You said "It was a big surprise, and the cake is red velvet!" Ooh, she's a little pink souffle. Pinkie's party bash, always bring a smiling face. Ooh, she's a little pink souffle. Pinkie's party bash, look at the confetti rain. Ooh, she's a little pink souffle. Pinkie's party bash, always bring a smiling face. Ooh, she's a little pink souffle. Pinkie's party bash, look at the confetti rain. As my song faded to the end, I found Dash, and Twilight looking down from the second floor clapping and giggling. "Encore!" Twilight cheered, and Dash put her hooves to her mouth and whistled. I kept up a bad poker face, and scratched my head. "How long were you listening?" I ask, feeling the temperature of my face rising steadily. "Just about the whole time." Twilight replied. "Nice moves by the way." Dash said, and they both giggle. "Ha ha... get your yuks, but singing is a lot more fun here than home." I said looking off to the side, and crossing my arms. "Aww, don't pout big guy, I actually like your singing." She said hugging my neck from behind. "Don't patronize me." I continued pouting, glancing back momentarily. I become aware shortly after, of a warm wet feeling on my neck. I turn my head slightly, seeing her kissing my neck. "He-hey! That... feels... really good." I say as she kissed, and petted my head. Twilight was laughing as she descended the stares. "Well aren't you two cute?" She said, and caught Dash's attention. "No, he's cute. I'm awesome." She said proudly. "I disagree." I said, in a British accent. "I find you quite adorable." I said, with said accent, turning and hugging her. "Aaaawwwww!" Twilight let out causing a rather awkward silence. "Oops... Private moment. Sorry." She she said, and scampered off. "Well... anyways, I'm getting tired. I'm going to head home." Dash said, flying up. "Yeah, I should be going to sleep too." I said taking a deep breath. "After a shower." I said with a chuckle. With that, she nuzzled my cheek, and said goodnight. Soon after she left, I realized I only had two sets of clothes. My leather, and what Rarity made me. Both were pretty dirty, so I guess I'm sleeping in my boxers tonight. I went into the bathroom, started the water, and undressed. When I stepped into the shower, two things caught my eye. One: the shower head being so low... and two: Ponies don't have soap per-say but instead have bars of shampoo. It makes sense, but for some reason I didn't expect it. I had to sit on my knees to shower, which admittedly felt kind of cool. I finished my shower some time later, stepped out, and started to dry off. I slipped into my boxes, and wrapped the towel around my waist for good measure. I looked in the mirror, and I looked ripped... Like Goku from Dragon ball Z ripped. I stepped out of the bathroom feeling cleaner than I ever have before. "Hey, up here." Twilight said from above me. I looked up to the next floor, seeing her waving down at me. I walk upstairs, and see she laid a mat out on the floor, with a pillow and blanket. "You can sleep here for the night." She said, and I smiled. "Thanks again for this, I can't tell you how much I appreciate this." I said, sitting down on the mat. "No problem at all. I'm glad to help a friend." She said, trotting over to her bed. "Again, thank you." I said, with a sigh. "Goodnight." I said pulling the blanket over me. "Goodnight." She responded,and with that the lights were out. I fell asleep quickly, and was met with yet another nightmare. In my nightmare I stood in an endless bank of fog, and as I walked forward my feet made the distinct noise of stepping on grass. Soon a building came into view. It was Sugar Cube Corner. I walked up to the door, but it was locked. I start to hear a loud thundering in the fog, and when I turn to see it, a stampede of pitch black bulls came into view. Hurrying out of the way, I hid around the corner as they ran past. As the last few bulls past me I noticed a few men on horses behind them. One of the men slowed to a stop in front of me. He wore black, brown, and grey; a long coat, cowboy hat, boots, and jeans. "Better get on your horse boy... before you lose sight of your goal." He said, and the voice sounded like my father, but I couldn't see his face. He immediately started galloping off after the herd. I looked around, and sure enough there was a horse tied up on a post near bye. I ran over, and jumped up on the horse's back, untying it as I went. As soon as the horse was untied, it started galloping off in the wrong direction, and kicks in the door to Sugar Cube Corner. "Hey! Wrong way! Follow them!" I yelled, but it bucked me off inside the house, and ran away. I stood up, and looked around, seeing it empty and abandoned. No living thing had been here in years. I turn to see a pair of eyes peering out of pitch black in the doorway. "So sad... you really tried to help... but in the end... You're only human..." With those words I woke up. I sat up quickly trying to stop my heart from racing. I look around and the sun was barely peeking over the horizon. "Had a bad dream did we?" Said a voice, and I quickly wheeled around to face Shallow who was sitting beside me. "You scared the crap out of me!" I said, holding my chest. "It's just an illusion, it's not like I could hurt you, even if I wanted to." He said with a bemused chuckle. "How did you know I had a bad dream?" I asked, pulling my blanket off. "Call it a bit of eavesdropping, a horrid habit really, but I can't help myself." He said with a hint of apathy. "Is there a reason you're here?" I asked in an annoyed tone. "I just stopped by to praise you on the freeing of our friend." He said standing and walking in front of me. "... Well that, and to ask you one more little favor." He said fervently. "Another?" I asked adjusting my boxers as I stood. "Sadly yes. I need you to send a letter for me." He said, shaking his head. "A letter?" I said questioningly. "Yes, my old delivery boy is... preoccupied." He said with a smidgeon of disgust. "So now you want me to send a letter for you... why is this letter important?" I prodded, and he smirked. "I doubt it would mean anything to anyone other than me and the recipient." He seemed to be slowly losing his temper. "Seems simple enough." I said with a shrug. "Wonderful! Oh, one last thing, go in disguise. I don't want you to be recognized." He said, looking at his front right hoof held in front of his face. "Disguise...? Starting to look sketchy." I said furrowing my brow. "No, no, no. I just don't want them to mistake you for the sender of the note. I'm sending them anonymously." He said, tilting his top hat back slightly. "Hmmm... this reeks of trouble." I said, hesitating for a moment. "Fine, I'll do it, but you owe me." I said reluctantly, and his face immediately lit up. "Oh thank you, you beautiful boy! There will be no mistaking my gift to you." He practically cackled as he floated up in the air. "Wow... you seem pretty giddy.." I furrowed my brow yet again. "Just come to the castle, and the letter will be by my door. I'll provide your disguise." He floated inches from my face before disappearing into a sulfurous smoke, making me cough as I waved it off. I quickly put my clothes on, and headed out the door, getting ready to head to Canterlot again. I was just about to shut Twilight's door when something hit me... hard. I fell in the dirt, and just looked up to see what hit me. The Captain stood over me, wings extended. "You hit me?" I stated questioningly. "Sherlock Holmes would be envious." He said sarcastically. "Why?" I restated my question clearly. "Because of that disgusting display last night..." He said offering me his hand. I took it, and he pulled me up. "Ok, you've had revenge, now what?" I asked, dusting off. "Now I am free, but have nothing to do... I'm bored." He said, and as if on cue, I heard the springy boing of a frolicking Pinkie pie. "Hey Pinkie! There's someone I'd like you to meet!" I called out, and she zipped over to me at full speed. "A new friend?!" She smiled like I'd given her a million bits. "No! No, no, no! You can't do this to me!" He said pleadingly. "Revenge is sweet." I chuckled. "Pinkie, this is Captain. Captain, Pinkie." I said, and backed away slowly. "Ooo~! A Captain! What kind of Captain?! Do you have a ship, or are you in the royal guard?" I heard from Pinkie as I walked away. I started to run off to Canterlot, and followed the same path to sneak in as last time. This time it seemed easier than before. I made it down to Shallow's cell, and see him standing in front of the barred door, the letter sitting just in front of the door. "You made good time." He said, grinning widely at me. "Thank you. Now, where exactly do I send this letter?" I asked, and his eyes shifted side to side. "To... Princess Luna's quarters." He said turning his nose up, and closing his eyes. "Luna's..." I started, and then recalled my conversation with the princesses. "Ever since Luna's return, she's been getting love notes from a secret admirer... How many sent you a poem every day? That you read every day?" I looked up to him still frowning pridefully. "You're... sending love letters... to Luna?" I said, and his eyes shot open. "What?! No! Don't be ridiculous! The idea is completely preposterous!" He said, his eyes darting around the room. "Oh? Then if I open this I won't find a poem?" I asked, waving it in front of him. "No!... You'll find a song." He gave a defeated sigh. "Fine, I admit it. I am indeed sending love letters to the enchanting, and ever so ambrosial Princess Luna..." He said, practically fawning over her. "Someone was bitten hard by the love bug." I said with a smile. "Alas it's true, but I am stuck in here. These are the only way I can ever speak to her." He said smiling sadly. I suddenly felt sadness ripple through my core. "Don't worry, I'll make sure she gets it." I said, slipping it into my jacket. "Speaking of. I don't think you'll need the disguise. Luna is asleep right now, just slip it into her room." He said walking weakly over to his bed. "Alright... Goodbye Shallow." I said, and turned around. "Thank you, and farewell brother." He said as I walked away. I, knowing where Luna's room was, from the dinner conversation, headed to her room. I had to sneak past a ton of guards, but I made it... I would make a good assassin... Shut up brain! I came to her room, which had two guards at the front. So I had to climb though the window into her room. She was sleeping in her bed peacefully, so I laid the letter on her pillow, and scurried back out the window. I hopped out, and snuck out of the castle. "Should I be worried that I'm able to sneak in and out of the castle?" I wondered, as I ran back to Ponyville. I shrugged it off, an as Ponyville came into my field of vision my pace quickened, and I stopped at Twilight's house. I hear people conversing and was unsure whether or not to knock. I was about to knock, when the door opened. "Oh! We were just talking about you." Said Ms. Cheerilee. "You were?" I was a little confused, but I was willing to guess Ms. Cheerilee has her fair share of scientific curiosity, she is a teacher after all. "I was wanting to hire you to help me down a the school." She said, and stepped outside. Or she could have heavy boxes... that works too. "Sure, just tell me what needs doing." I said leaning on the wall. "I want you to show up and help me explain other races besides ponies to the children tomorrow." She said, pointing in the direction of the school. I stink at guessing. "Sure, it shouldn't be that hard." I pondered. "Oh good, I'm sure you'll do perfectly." She said with a smile. "Thank you. It was nice meeting you Ms. Cheerilee." I said with a nod. "It was nice meeting you too. Goodbye." She said, trotting off. I ducked inside, and stood next to Twilight. "Hey Twilight." I said, closing the door behind me. "Hey lover boy." She replied, and I was bewildered. "Lover boy?" I chuckled, turning to her. "Yep. I got that spell for you." She said, opening a book in front of me. It read: Caelumambulantem- Permanent cloud walking. My face involuntarily lit up. "S-so... umm... Can you cast it?" I asked awkwardly. "I can, but you have to drink this." She said, handing me a white vial. I shrugged, and drank it. It was mostly tasteless, other than a slight tang in the after taste. Twilight's horn started to glow, and my feet had a ring of blue light around them. "What was that I drank?" I asked as she continued casting the spell. "A bit of cloud, pegasus feather, rainbow, and bottled lightning." She said, and at that the blue light faded, and a cluster of white feathers popped out of nowhere. "There! It worked." She smiled, and I returned the smile. Without even thinking, I picked her up and hugged her. "Whoa there. Down boy." She said, patting my head. "Sorry. I got excited." I said with a chuckle. "I can see that." She said, as I put her down. "Thank you for this. I owe you." I said, ruffling her hair. "Well you can pay me back now. I have more tests for you." She said, gesturing to her door. "I should have guessed." I rolled my eyes. "Come on then." She said, and we started walking.