//------------------------------// // 6- Elements // Story: I Will Be Her Guard // by ThatWritingDragon //------------------------------// Twilight Sparkle the Guard stumbled into the library, her armour dented in some places and others digging sharp in her skin. She hissed and quickly removed it with her mouth, the sharp ends of her armour dragging across her body lengthening the numerous wounds she already had. Twilight Sparkle the Guard bled as she tripped into her room, everything hurt from her joints to the muscle but she must not show it. Twilight Sparkle the Guard must not show weakness, no matter where she was. Twilight Sparkle let out a haggard breath, the timberwolves definitely are out to get her. Blood coated her fur and dripped to the floor, Twilight didn't know how she hasn't passed out yet with the amount of blood pouring out of her. Twilight reached beneath her bed and brought out a medkit, she opened it and brought out the things she needed for an impromptu surgery. She could feel the deep wound in the side of her barrel and she needed to seal it quickly, Twilight shakily bit into the needle and began to stitch, she winced with every pierce and she knew that it was going to scar. It was just a temporary thing, she just needed to get some rest so her magic can recharge so she can do this efficiently. After a while of stitching most of the deep wounds, Twilight staggered to the bathroom. She needed to clean the wounds so she can bandage it and get some rest. Twilight landed onto her bed and immediately passed out. She needed enough energy to do her early morning rounds, just a few hours of sleep then back to work. Twilight Sparkle realized just how crappy she looked when she came back from her early patrol, at least she finally cleaned up her wounds and cast a -Notice-Me-Not- spell on her bandages so her patrons wouldn't get worried. She clasped the bowtie/collar, she quickly put on her glasses and the moment her first customer arrived. Twilight Sparkle the Librarian smiled, gave her usual greeting and made her way to the kitchen with the order. Twilight Sparkle revamped the place a bit and made it a small cafe with a library inside, a place for research or a place to sit down read a book and relax. "Incoming!" The moment Twilight Sparkle the Librarian heard that, with her magic, she readied a pillow and opened a window. On the dot, a flash of rainbow was seen crash landing straight on the pillow, revealing a blue female pegasus with a rainbow coloured mane. "Hello Rainbow Dash, did it hurt when you fell from heaven?" started Twilight Sparkle, he was that new librarian and the owner of this place. He still had his easy-going smile as he came back from the kitchen, Rainbow Dash can see those muscles just rippling under those fur with every movement he made. "Pshh! I'm from Tartarus!" shot back Rainbow Dash as she settled in the pillow, her forehooves crossed together as she glared up at the large pony standing over her. "It's no wonder you're hot" replied Twilight, he placed the order on another customer's table and brought out a notepad and pencil. "Now what are you going to order?" "You on sale?" "Sorry Rainbow but that book was already borrowed" Twilight Sparkle the Librarian smiled apologetically but Rainbow Dash knew that he was secretly amused behind those nerd goggles of his! "That's not what i-" Rainbow Dash groaned in frustration, this was a game they played and she kept on losing! "-just give me my regular" she whispered, she didn't feel like arguing with the rather stubborn stallion because despite his rather blunt statements he's really oblivious when it comes to the obvious. "Right, the-" Rainbow Dash shoved her hoof at his muzzle, a big blush on her face. After a glare off -which is just her glaring with a warm feeling and this flankhole and his stupid nice smile- Twilight just laughed and nodded. "Yes, yes. I'll get right to it, I'll even finish it in ten seconds flat" Rainbow Dash was sure she discovered a whole other shade of red when she heard that statement, she glared at the pure smugness radiating of this flankhole. "Shut up and just get my order ya' dummy" All Rainbow Dash got was an amused chuckle from the stallion as he made his way back to the kitchen with her order. Twilight was lucky he was cute. Every move made Twilight want to sit down and rest because last night patrol nearly costed but she needed to keep up appearances, Twilight convinced herself that she only had a few more days and that she can deal with a little pain even if that little pain felt like she got tossed through a raging waterfall. Luckily she was a unicorn, magic is hax and Twilight is going to use it to her fullest. She quickly casted a -Low to Mid-Pain-Numbing- spell, this would allow her to continue her job until the late rounds of the night. Twilight closed her eyes and let out a breath, just three more days then you can go back to Canterlot. Twilight didn't know what to feel, she should be happy and excited but what about the others? despite the pain she was going through with the patrols, Twilight knew for a fact that she enjoyed the atmosphere of working in Ponyville and if she leaves... She would be leaving behind so many things, who would give a safe landing for Rainbow Dash and banter with her when Twilight is gone? Who would help Rarity whenever she made a clothesline for stallions and she needed a model or be there for her when another pony played with her heart? Who would play with the animals whenever Fluttershy needed to go and do some errands? and enjoy small talk with? How about Applejack? her farm has been getting a lot of money because Twilight kept on ordering apples to make the small food in the cafe and it really helped her. And Pinkie? she didn't want her to be sad when she leaves. "Heya! Twi' did'ya hear' about the inspector coming here from Canterlot? really glad that the family was gonna' help with the food for the celebration" Applejack asked, a really nice smile placed on her muzzle. Her stetson laid on her blond mane, which was tied with a red band. Twilight couldn't help but feel even worse when she saw just how happy she looked "Well, I've heard that they are going to oversee the progress of the Summer Sun Celebration" stated Rarity as she flipped her mane. "I am so happy that Mayor Mare appointed me as the head of decorations" she had a pleasing smile and Twilight liked to think that it really suited her. "Hah? that's awesome! I was chosen for the weather! which is understandable because I'm the weather manager, so it's expected" grinned Rainbow Dash "How about you Fluttershy? i heard that you were chosen as well" urged Rainbow. "Oh um... i was chosen for the music, Mr Blue and the others are really honoured to perform for Princess Celestia" stated Fluttershy, she always felt like a mythical druid who came from the forest to take care of the animals. Even her cutie mark and nurturing nature reinforced that idea. "Well~ i was chosen to plan this whole thing! it's really cool and its gonna be the best celebration ever!" cheered Pinkie, her hoof up in happiness. "It's great that most of us got a role!" Pinkie turned to Twilight, her enthusiastic smile turned much more bashful(?) "How about you Twilight? what are you going to do in the celebration?" Twilight felt terrible after that, she didn't know what to do. The others gave their own statements about that and smiled at Twilight, said unicorn couldn't help but give a small apologetic grin. Twilight didn't know what to say, that she was leaving soon after? because despite the persona's belief, she really enjoyed their company. "Well..." if Twilight knew how she looked in her friend's mind -yes Friends, because when you hang out daily, enjoy each other's company for a month you become friends- she would have all her blood rushing to her head in embarrassment. Twilight gave a true, honest smile. She only had a few days, the foundations of the friendship may be fake but Twilight wanted it to be real even if it's only for a short period of time. She wanted to keep something, just this once. "You girls fine with me tagging along?" Twilight knew that she was acting out of character, especially since her face felt really warm at the thought of hanging out with the girls for real and she looked away, pushing up her glasses as a way to keep herself busy. Twilight never expected the hoof to circle around her neck and drag her to sit in the table as the girls gave their excited responses. "Did ya' really need to ask?" "Of course darling!" "If it's alright with you..." "Hope you can keep up Egghead!" "We're gonna have so much fun Twi!" Twilight couldn't help but laugh, her hoof scratching the back of her short mane as she smiled at the girls. The girls stopped immediately, a blush quickly forming in their faces. This was the first time they heard Twilight laugh, chuckle and snort, yes but truly laughing? it was beautiful. "Thank you girls, all of you truly are the best"