Chapter 7: Dancing and a fillies happiness
“Um Fox.” Said a soft voice before getting a gentle poke again.
“I’m sorry to wake you up but it's almost time for the wedding.” The voice said with another poke. I slowly opened my eyes and found a pale yellow hoof poking my cheek.
“Hi.” I said as I slowly yawned and tried to sit up but I felt something heavy on my chest. I looked up and saw that Rosy had stretched her across my chest and was sound asleep. I couldn’t help but smile before I heard a giggle beside me. Fluttershy was sitting next to me giggling.
“I didn’t want to wake you, it looked like you had a nice nap.” She said with a smile.
“Yeah never knew how comfortable a cloud could be. I might have to stuff one in my house.” I said as I stretched a little bit before starting to scratch Rosy’s back and getting a soft mmmm and her back leg started to twitch making me chuckle.
“Rosy time to wake up.” I said as I scratched and with a soft yawn and stretch she slowly sat up and rolled off my chest onto the cloud.
“Fluffy.” Rosy said as she curled up and snuggled into the cloud. I could help but smile while Fluttershy giggled. I smirked as I thought of a plan to wake her up.
“Well I guess since Rosy is still asleep I’ll just have to give this delicious looking cookie to Fluttershy.” I said as I made a chocolate chip cookie appear in my hand before waving it around Rosy’s nose. Her eyes shot open and she snatched a cookie from me and quickly ate it making me chuckle.
“Hehe I guess she’s awake now.” Fluttershy said with a soft giggle.
“Mmmmm cookie.” Rosy said with crumbs on her smiling face.
“Come on Rosy it's time for the wedding.” I said before I scooped her up and placed her on my shoulders.
“Oh I forgot. I have to go get on my dress. I’m sorry but can you find the wedding by yourself?” Fluttershy asked with a hopeful smile.
“I’m pretty sure we can find it.” I said before Fluttershy quickly trotted into the castle.
“Well looks like we got some exploration to do.” I said as I gave Rosy a quick scratch.
“Yay lets go Fluffy.” Rosy said as she pointed a hoof towards the castle. I chuckled before heading into the castle. It wasn’t hard to find where the wedding was because there was a great number of ponies in line to be seated. As soon as we approached they stopped what they were doing and stared at us. A white unicorn stallion with a blue mane and mustache wearing a suit and monocle stepped out of the crowd.
“Ah you must be Sir Fox my name is Fancy Pants and it’s a pleasure to meet you. I must say we are in your debt after saving Canterlot from those awful Changelings.” Fancy said with a very hi class British accent as the ponies around him began to nod their head.
“Thank you Mr. Fancy Pants and its nice to meet you as well. I couldn’t stand by and watch as my aunt and friends were in danger so I did what I needed to.” I said with a small amount of pride.
“So the rumors about the Princesses adopting you as their nephew was true. I just hope your not like Prince Blueblood that scoundrel.” Fancy said with disdain before Rosy let out a raspberry.
“Fluffy is way nicer than that big meanie.” Rosy said as she crossed her hooves.
“Yeah we had a little problem with him not too long ago. He insulted my departed mother along with pushing this sweet little filly down a flight of stairs.” I said as I pat Rosy’s head.
“My word he really is nothing but scum. I hope he got what he deserved.” Fancy said as he slammed his hoof down.
“A fractured jaw and a severe case of humility. Good afternoon Fancy Pants I hope everything is well.” Said a motherly voice behind me.
“Good afternoon Princess how has your day been.” Fancy said before bowing along with the other ponies.
“Its been quite entertaining today thanks to Fox here. Now its about time to start the wedding is everyone in attendance.” Celestia said as we headed to our seats.
“Yes your highness. All the guests have been seated and everything is ready to get started.” Fancy said before passing a checklist to Celestia.
“Thank you Fancy. Now please take your seat. It is a very important announcement to make before the wedding takes place. Fox would you please accompany me to alter.” Celestia said as Fancy took his seat. I noticed that Twilight and the rest of my friends were standing by the alter in really nice dresses and all had wide smiles. I wanted to laugh when I saw Applejack try to put on her hat but stopped when Rarity gave her a stern glare.
“Sure Princess. Rosy can you wait with my friend Twilight.” I said as I took her from my shoulders and set her next to Twilight. She didn’t look happy about it but she did. After I took my place Celestia addressed the crowd.
“Please may I have your attention. As you all know there was a Changeling invasion yesterday. There Queen Chrysalis foal napped Princess Cadence and took her place at the wedding. She used her power to take over Shining Armor and when Twilight sparkle found out she tried to confront Chrysalis but was caught off guard and was imprisoned with Cadence. It was with the help of a new friend that they were able to escape and expose the fraud. This new friend also battled the queen and came out victorious. That new friend is Fox Lilly.” Celestia said as she placed a wing on my back before I gave a simple bow.
“Fox Lilly only arrived in Equestria not even a week ago but you risked your life to protect me and my ponies. For your act of bravery I'm honored to present to you the Equestrian medal of honor along with the title of Knight Of Equestria. Please kneel before me.” Celestia said before pulling a gold metal with the Equestrian symbol and held it up as I kneeled down. To say I was surprised was an understatement.
“Fox Lilly do you swear to protect and defend the lands of Equestria and its ponies.” Celestia said as she held the medal above my head. I took a quick second to think about it. This place is my new home, I have family and friends here that I didn’t wont to see hurt.
“Yes Princess.” I said as I raised my head to look her in the eyes and I saw nothing but warmth and happiness in them.
“I hereby bestow onto you the title of Knight.” Celestia said proudly as she slipped the metal around my neck before a round of cheers and applause came from the crowd. I stood up and looked at all the smiling faces of my friends and I couldn’t help but be proud to have them.
“Thank you Princess.” I said before Celestia gave me a quick hug.
“Now with that done I believe we finally have a wedding to start. Fox if you would please stand next to me we can get started.” Celestia said before taking her place at the altar with me next to her. I felt a small tap on my shin and looked down to find Rosy looking at me with puppy dog eyes. I could already tell what she wanted so I picked her up and placed her back on my shoulders getting a few giggles from my friends and Celestia. After a few minutes the wedding started. It was that long of a wedding but it was nice. After it was all over we made our way to the dining hall for the reception. As soon as we entered Rosy’s eyes went wide.
“Wow it looks so cool in here. Are those cupcakes? Can I have one please?” Rosy asked as she tapped my head with her hoof.
“Here you go.” Pinkie said popping out of nowhere with two cupcakes on her head.
“Yay thank you miss pink pony.” Rosy said before I took the treats and passed one to Rosy who quickly took a bite.
“Thanks Pinkie. Rosy, this is Pinkie Pie. She's awesome at parties and baking delicious treats. Hey pinks you seen Vinyl around.” I said as I took a bite of my treat.
“Hi Rosy and Vinyl is in her DJ booth.” Pinkie said pointing her hoof to the stage bobbing her head to the song she was playing.
“Awesome thanks pin…where’d she go?” I said when I looked back from the stage she was gone.
“Is she magic?” Rosy asked after wiping the icing from her mussel.
“I don’t know. Anyway let's go meet up with Vinyl. I really want to play with her system.” I said before we cut through the crowd. Vinyl noticed us coming and slipped her head phones off.
“Yo Sup Fox who’s the filly.” Vinyl asked as I walked up the booth.
“Sup this is Rosy she’s hanging out with me today.” I said as I scratched Rosy’s ear making her sigh and lean into the scratch making me chuckle.
“Well its nice to meet you Rosy and you're in luck. You get to see an awesome show now that Fox is here. You ready Fox.” Vinyl asked as she stepped away from the booth.
“Oh this is going to be awesome. Hey Rosy I’m about to change think you can hop off for a second?” I asked before she nodded and fluttered to the ground.
“Alright time to change.(POOF). How do I look Rosy?” I asked after I changed to my big fox form and looked to see large sparkling filly eyes.
“So pretty.” Rosy said as I gave her a quick nozzle before looking at vinyl with a smirk.
“Alright here my plan.” I said before going over the details with Vinyl and after a short explanation Vinyl made her way to the stage.
“Hello everypony we have something special for y'all today. Let me introduced for the first time on stage, Give it up for FireFox.” Vinyl announced before I transformed into my big fox and used my magic to create a cloak out of dark purple fire with a purple and black mask. I also made a rose and white mask for Rosy before we walked up to the DJ booth. I looked out at all the ponies watching and I couldn’t help but be excited. When I started the music my mark lit up and pulsed with the beat before sending out colored fireballs that flashed with the music.
(Play stamp on the ground by Italobrothers.)
Rosy stepped up to dance. The light in the room faded making the lights from my mark and fire balls more intense. I used my magic to make some lights around Rosy to flash with her steps.
I got lost in the music and my tail began to wag as I began to sing.
Vinyl set up a fog machine off stage and fog slowly covering the stage and the crowd started to dance along with Rosy.
I could see everypony pony dancing to the music and I loved it. Even Celestia was bobbing her head to the music and my friends were dancing in the front with Cadence. I even saw Fluttershy in a corner dancing
When the song ended my fireballs and mark faded out with the fog. I was breathing heavy as the crowd cheered. Rosy ran up to me and hugged me while she laughed. Vinyl walked back on stage.
“That was incredible. You have got to show me that fireball trick. What do you guys think?” Vinyl ased before the crowd cheered louder. Twilight and the girls came up to the stage.
“That was awesome.” Rainbow said as she jumped in the air.
“Now I’m not really into that kinda music but it sure was a hoot.” Applejack said as she wiped her brow.
“I agree with Applejack. I just had so much fun and thanks to your light show I may have some new designs.” Rarity said with stars in her eyes.
“Best party EVER.” Pinkie yelled as she bounced in place.
“It was very fun.” Fluttershy said with a wide smile.
“I didn’t know you could use magic to make lights like that.” Twilight said while she wrote down a few notes.
“Thank you Fluffy, that was so much fun.” Rosy said before her hug tightened.
“Alright you two off the stage. Go and enjoy the party.” Vinyl said as she hopped up to the both.
“Alright I think I earn me a cupcake or two. How bout you Rosy?” I asked as I took her mask off and placed her on my back.
“Yay cupcakes.” Rosy cheered before I hopped off stage and headed to the treat table with my friends. When we got there I could see a small yellow hoof reach out from under the table and feel around for some treats. I chuckled and poked Applejack and pointed at the small hoof roaming the table top. I quickly took a plate and put a cupcake for the fillies on it and slid it to the hoof and watched it slip under the table with a round of giggles.
“You know girls this reception is for the wedding and you three are the flower fillies so you don’t have to sneak around.” I said as I kneeled down and lifted the table cloth to find the Crusaders with icing all over their mussels.
“Scootaloo I told you we wouldn’t get in trouble.” Sweetie Bell said before wiping her mouth while Scootaloo smiled and rubbed the back of her head.
“Hey there Mr. Fox we loved your show. Oh hey your that filly that was dancing. You were really good too.” Applebloom said as Rosy tried to hide behind my head.
“Girls this is Rosy, she’s spending the rest of the day with me. Rosy this is Applebloom, the orange one is Scootaloo, And Sweetie belle is the white one. And they are-.” I said while I pointed out the fillies before they cut me off.
“THE CUTIE-MARK CRUSADERS YAY!!!” They yelled making Rosy duck more.
“Now girls there's no need to shout you scared the poor dear.” Rarity scolded the three.
“Sorry Rosy we didn’t mean to scare ya.” Applebloom said before the others Apologized. Rosy slowly poked out from behind my head to see three smiling faces.
“Um Mr. Fox can we play with Rosy for a while, we promise not to get into any trouble.” Sweetie belle asked with a wide smile as the other two nodded.
“Well that’s not up to me. What do you think of Rosy?” I asked while I scratched her head.
“Um ok.” Rosy said in a shy voice before she fluttered down to the floor where she was quickly dragged away by the fillies.
“That’s a sweet little filly. The princess told me what happened.” Twilight said as we watched the fillies run out.
“Wait what happened.” Rainbow asked as she took a bite from a cupcake.
“Well you remember that drill you helped me with. Well shortly after you dropped me off Rosy saw me and chased me upstairs where we ran into Blueblood. That pompous ass pushed her down the stairs breaking a leg and wing. Then insulted me and my mother. Lets just say if Celestia didn’t stop me he would have more than a broken jaw.” I said with a deep glare as the others gasped.
“That brute does not deserve the title of prince.” Rarity said with a huff.
“I would have bucked him a good one fer that.” Applejack said as she stretched her back leg.
“Does her parents know yet?” Fluttershy asked with concern
“No. As far as I know they passed away six months ago.” I said as I shook my head.
“Oh that poor dear.” Fluttershy said with her hoofs over her mouth.
“I actually wanted to get your opinion about that if that’s alright with yall?” I asked as I grabbed a cupcake.
“Sure what's up big guy?” Rainbow asked as the others nodded their heads and we talked until Rosy and the crusaders ran back to us.
“Well it looks like somepony had fun tonight.” I said as I scooped up a giggling Rosy.
“Yeah they said I could be a crusader too because I don’t have my mark yet.” Rosy said with a large smile.
“That’s awful nice of ya girls.” Applejack said giving her sister a hug.
“Yeah and we promised to help whenever we come to visit.” Sweetie belle said before she hopped on Rarity.
“Well I wish we could stay longer but the last train back to ponyville leaves in an hour and I have to get Rosy back to miss smiles.” I said getting awes from the fillies.
“Don’t worry I’m sure you’ll see each other soon.” I said with a wink making the fillies confused and my friends giggle.
“Come along girls we have to gather our luggage.” Rarity said before heading out the door with the rest.
“Alright lets get you back to miss Smiles.” I said before we headed out of the castle. I took out the card with the address and made my way to the orphanage. The whole walk was silent. I could tell Rosy was sad and didn’t want to go back.
“Rosy did you have fun today?” I asked as we made our way through the city. I noticed all the stairs we were getting but paid no mind to them.
“Yeah.” Rosy said with a sad sigh.
“What was your favorite part of the day.” I asked before I took her from my head and held her to my chest.
“You.” Rosy said with a small tear running down her cheek.
“What do you mean.” I asked before she buried her head in my chest.
“You're like my papa was. He was really nice and played with me all the time. But now he’s gone…and you're leaving me too.” She cried as she hugged my chest. I hugged her tightly as we made it to the orphanage. It looked like it had seen better days. It was a small two story brick building with a wooden porch that looked like it would fall to pieces as soon as I put my foot on it. Several of the widows were either broken or boarded off. The was a faded sign with the name sunny smiles on it and even some of the letters fell off. On the porch was Miss Smiles with a worried look until she saw us.
“Oh there you are. I was getting worried there for a bit. How was Rosy today.” Smiles asked as I made my way to the porch. When I got there Rosy quickly pushed herself out of my arms and ran inside.
“Oh my. Rosy that was very rude.” Miss Smiles said before I stopped her from running after the filly.
“Its alright, Miss Smiles. She's just sad for the moment. I’m sorry to ask this but um is everything alright here? This place looks like it has seen better days.” I said as we made our way inside. The inside looked a little better from the outside. The wallpaper was peeling off in some spots and others was covered in children drawings but it was clean and tidy.
“It certainly has. This orphanage is funded by charities but it all goes into the care of the foals like food and cloth. Sometimes we have a little extra to put back for repairs but not a lot.” Smiles said with a frown.
“I see. Have you asked for aid from the princess.” I asked while I looked around. Smiles lead me to a small office by the entrance that has a small table and couch.
“I would offer you some tea but I forgot to pick up any and to answer your question, Celestia was the one to set up the charity but not may ponies in this city will support us.” She said after she took a seat on the couch.
“Hmm how much would you say the total cost of repairs would be?” I asked while I used my magic to bring my tea and pot from the house. I heated it with magic and poured us a cup before passing it to her.
“Wow you really can use magic. With repairs and labor costs it would be around three thousand bits to fix from top to bottom and the charity only brings in about 500 on a good day. With six foals to look after it can run out pretty quick.” She said before taking a sip from her tea. I was about to take a sip of mine before a paper ball hit me in the side of the head.
“Hey did you make Rosy cry.” Said a dark green earth pony with a mint green mane.
“Arrow, what have I told you about throwing things at strangers.” Smiles said sternly as she picked up the paper ball.
“He made Rosy cry.” Arrow said pointing a hoof at me. Before smiles could say anything I spoke up.
“I did and I’m sorry but I promise she will be happy before I leave.” I said with a smile and nod.
“You better or it won't be paper next time.” Arrow said before leaving the room.
“Sorry about Arrow, he's the oldest here and took the role of a protective big brother to the others.” Smiles said with a small giggle.
“I can tell. Anyway I don’t have much time before my train is supposed to leave. Miss Smiles I have something to ask you.” I said with a big smile before I sat down my tea. It wasn’t long after that we both exited the small office with a folder in my hands. Miss Smiles lead me up the stairs where the foals rooms were. Arrow and the other foals were all standing in front a door with a sign that had Rosy on it. One of the fillies saw me and hid behind Arrow making the others look up at me.
“What do you want.” Arrow said as the others moved back behind him.
“Well I did say I was going to make her happy right.” I said before I kneeled down and showed him the folder.
“Alright you go in but you’ll pay if you hurt her. Come on guys.” Arrow said before he ushered the others down the stairs. Miss smile giggled before knocking on Rosy’s door.
“Rosy may we come in. Mr. Fox has something he wants to say before he leaves.” Miss smiles said before she slowly opened the door and we walked in. The room was small with bear walls and a small desk and dresser on one side and a bed by the window. Rosy was hugging her stuffed fox sitting on the corner of the bed.
“I’ll leave you to your talk.” Miss Smiles said before leaving the room and closing the door. I sat down beside her and put the folder on the other side.
“Rosy can I tell you something?” I asked, getting a small nod from her.
“I know how it feels to lose your parents. You see I’m not from this world less then a week ago I was having dinner with my mom and the next morning I woke up here in this world and my mom was gone. I looked and looked but still could find her. Deep in my heart I knew she was gone and nothing I could do would bring her back. The pain I feel will never go away.” I said as I clutched my hand over my chest and let a few tears slip out.
“Do you want to know a secret?” I asked as I wiped away my tears and saw Rosy nod her head.
“They will never truly be gone. Their love and memories will always be in our hearts and as long as we still remember them they will always be with use.” I said as Rosy began to cry. I picked her up and hugged her to my chest.
“It’s ok to miss them. I miss my mom everyday but I know she would want to see me sad and I know your parents would want you to cry either. Rosy I know I can't take their place but maybe I can take away some of that sadness in your heart.” I said as I slowly lifted her head and wiped the tears away.
“What do you mean.” Rosy asked with a sniffle.
“would you like to come and live with me?” I asked with a worm smile.
“Wha… what?” she as her eyes got wider before I picked up the folder and opened it.
“Rosy this is an adoption papers. I would love to have you as my daughter and all you have to do i-.” I said before I was choked by a power hug from a crying filly. I set the papers down and hugged her tightly.
“Do…do you mean it.” She said after her crying died down. I pulled her back to my lap.
“Yes. I already talked to Miss Smiles and signed the paper so once you sign it's all set and you will be my daughter.” I said getting a worm feeling came from my mark. It felt nice like mom was right there hugging me. Rosy quickly gave me a hug before she took the folder and bolted out of the room.
“You better keep her happy or I’ll find you.” Arrow said as he poked his head in the room giving me the “I’m watching you” sign with his hoof before slowly backing out making me chuckle. I went back down stairs and found Rosy hugging a teary eyed Smiles.
“Oh we’re going to miss you Rosy.” Miss Smiles said before letting the filly go.
“Rosy why don’t you go pack your thing and say goodbye to your friends. We’ll be leaving soon.” I said as before Rosy zipped up the stairs making me chuckle.
“Thank you Fox. I’m sure she’ll be a lot happier now.” Smiles said before giving me a hug.
“She’s not the only one I hope to see happy today.” I said before I pulled out two pouches from my bag and placed them on the small table with a loud clunk.
“What is this Mr. Fox.” She said before I opened one getting a gasp from the mare.
“About Fifteen thousand bits.” I said with a large toothy smile before I heard a loud thud. I looked down and found miss Smiles had plopped down on her flank with eyes and jaw wide open.
“This should help with the repairs and supplies. If you have anything else you need just go to the princess and tell her I sent you. I believe she will help.” I said as I poked her side until she snapped out of it.
“Mr. Fox I can't accept this.” She said before trying to give it back.
“Miss Smiles I see this as a charitable donation to help the needy of this city. So it's yours now.” I said as I placed my hand on her shoulder until she jumped me with a surprise hug.
“Thank you so much Mr. Fox. Not just for the bits but with Rosy too. Take care of her Mr. Fox.” She said with a teary eyed smile.
“Don’t worry I will.” I said before breaking the hug and seeing Rosy walk in with a stuffed saddle bag and the stuffed fox strapped to the side.
“Ready.” Rosy said with a wide smile. I chuckled at her excitement before I took her saddle bag and slipped it in my bag until we got home. Rosy tilted her head after I closed my bag.
“There we go all set.” I said as I pat my bag.
“Whoa how did my bag fit in yours.” Rosy asked while she poked my bag.
“It’s a magic bag that I can store anything in and it's linked to a friend of mine. You’ll get to meet her soon.” I said before I chuckled. I could just see Twink running away from the fox loving filly.
“We’ll miss you Rosy. Come back anytime for a visit.” Smiles said before scooping the filly up for a hug.
“Don’t worry Miss Smiles I’m pretty sure we’ll be back around.” I said with a worm smile.
“Bye miss Smiles.” Rosy said before I put Rosy on my shoulders. We said goodbye to the rest of the kids before we made our way to the train station. With a happy humming filly on my shoulders we got a lot of stairs from the city ponies. It didn’t take us very long to reach the station and was met with smiling faces of my friends.
“Took ya long enough.” Applejack said with a smirk.
“Sorry I had something important to get.” I said as I reached up and scratched Rosy behind her ear.
“So I take it everything went well for you darling?” Rarity said with a warm smile as we boarded the train and found some empty seats.
“Yep. This is Rosy. Rosy these are my friends Twilight, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Fluttershy, Rarity, and Pinkie pie.” I said after I sat down and placed Rosy in my lap.
“It's very nice to meet Rosy.” Rarity said with a small head bow.
“OH OH OH I can throw her a welcome to ponyville party YAY.” Pinky said as she bounced around the train car.
“Wait, is Rosie coming to ponyville with us?” Applebloom asked as she, Sweetie Bell, and Scootaloo.
“Yep she's coming to live with me.” I said before Rosy hopped off my lap.
“Um can…can I play with you?” Rosy asked shyly.
“Sure and we can show you our clubhouse when we get home.” Scootaloo said before Rosy gave her a hug and got aws from the girl.
“Well that will have to be tomorrow. We need to get home before dark.” I said as the train began to move and we are on the way home. Rosy and the crusaders sat in the seats across from me and the girls.
“It was very sweet of you to do that for Rosy but I have to ask why.” Twilight said as she watched them talking.
“In all honesty I don’t know I just felt like she really needed it. From what miss Smiles said is that she has never smiled after her parents died and I kinda know how it feels so I wanted to make her happy.” I said with a smile and a warm feeling in my chest. It was going to be a few hours before we reached ponyville and it was starting to get dark. The girls and I talked for a little bit about different topics mainly about trying to find a job. I know mom left me a tone of bit but I feel like I need to earn the bits myself and I already know what I could do. I've had this idea for a long time and now I finally have the opportunity to do so. It wasn’t long before everyone but Twilight was asleep and she took the opportunity to ask some of the questions she had.
“Ok when it comes to your magic and its effects it had on your body it appears that when it comes to spells you don’t need the spell formula to cast your magic.” Twilight said as she held a stack of notes in her magic. I was gently petting Rosy who was sleeping in my lap and the crusaders had claimed the spot next to me.
“What's a spell formula and how is it different from my magic?” I asked with a bit of interest.
“Well as you probably know all life in this world has a bit of natural magic in them. Take ponies for instance, the earth ponies have magic that helps them be strong and are natural with growing plants and working the lands, pegasi have more magic going into the wing to help the fly and makes the able to control the weather, unicorns can channel our magic through our horns but in order to use magic we need a base formula. We have to know exactly how the spells work before we cast our magic and it takes a lot of practice to get the spell right. From what I was able to see you can cast your magic without a base formula and can do it to your needs and so far it looks like you have a very large magic supply. But be careful if you over use your magic it could possibly kill you.” She said before she scanned me with her magic.
“Well that’s good to know. I’m definitely going to do some experiments with what I can do.” I said with a smile before I looked at the fillies and a question popped in my head.
“Hey Twilight, I've been wondering if there is something wrong with Scootaloo?” I asked as I looked between Rosy’s wing and Scootaloo’s who was smaller.
“Yes from what I was told there were some complications during foal birth I don’t know what actually happened but all regular doctors and unicorns say she will never be able to fly. Even when she grows up.” She said giving Scootaloo a sad look. I felt bad for the little filly not to be able to fly. I wanted to help her somehow but I don’t know a single thing about ponies…but I know somewhere I can find that out.
“Twilight, get out your notes because I’m going to try to help her with my magic.” I said with determination as I quickly got my ear piece from my bag.
“Really but no pony could fix her.” Twilight said before she pulled out some paper and a quill.
“Well Twi I’m not a pony. Hey Twink you there?” I asked as I put up a magic display screen.
“Good evening Fox what can I help you with?” Twink ask while Twilight studied my display.
“Good evening to you too. Twink is there any medical information, charts, or diagrams on ponies? I'm specifically looking for how the natural magic works in a pegasus?” I said as I tried to keep Twilight from poking my display with her hoof.
“Give me a second and I’ll send it to you.” Twink said and shortly after a file labelled Pegasus magic popped up.
“Alright let see what we got. Lets see weather control, cloud walking, feathers, diet…wow did think ponies could eat fish, mating…didn’t need to know that, bone structure, magic structure…there we go lets see what we got.” I said as I flipped through the file and pulled up a few research articles with a picture of a grey shadow of a pegasus with lines that ran throughout the body like blood veins with small dots scattered along them and they all look like they meet in the center of their chest.
“Oh that’s the magic layout for a pegasus. See the spot in the chest that’s the magic core, I guess you can call it a magic heart. The core helps the magic flow easily to where you need it and for unicorns it stores up our magic for spells. Look at the wings, see how there's more pathways then the rest of the body? That’s where the magic is most used it’s the same for unicorn horns and earth pony legs.” Twilight said as she pointed out the spots in the picture with her quill. I looked down at the sleeping orange filly and moved my hand over her to use my magic to scan her body and put the scan image next to the diagram.
“ Hmm it looks like the paths are there but its blocked. Wait a sec I’ve seen something like this in my world.” I said as I studied the pictures.
“But I thought you said there was no magic in your world so how could you know about the pathways?” Twilight asked as I made a light keyboard with my magic.
“That’s because we didn’t use it for magic. Twink I’m going to search through the archives from my world if that’s alright with you.” I said before a search bar popped up on the display.
“Thank you Twink I’ll get you a few Pinkies strawberry cupcakes for you.” I said before a smiley face popped up.
“I still want to see that library.” Twilight said with a dreamy look and I began my search.
“Maybe one day Twi. Alright now as you said we don’t have magic but some cultures of my world believe in something called qi. Qi is believed to be the energy of one's body and with years of training you could use it to strengthen or heal your body along with other uses but it was never proven to actually exist. There have been many books and articles on the subject. Here look at this.” I said when I found a diagram that showed the qi channels in a human body.
“it is similar but not as wide spread. How can this help Scootaloo?” She said as she studied the diagrams.
“Have you ever heard of pressure points or acupuncture.” She nodded. “there was plenty of healers, shamans, and doctors believed that with the right pressure on a certain spot will open the bodies qi channels to help heal or relax the body.” I said as I pointed out certain points.
“But how would that help?” She asked with a confused look and I smirked.
“Look here at the base of her wings. At the base of each wing there are three spot where the magic just stops and I think I can open them. It's just a theory but I believe that if I can open them up then with a little bit of wing training and time she should be able to fly with the best of them.” I said while I looked over the information.
“Do you really think that will work?” Twilight said before giving a hopeful glance at the filly.
“It's worth a shot but I believe it will work.” I said as I moved the display to the side and place two fingers on Scootaloo’s back in between her wing. I focused my magic and gently moved my fingers over the wing base until I found the blocks. I gently push my fingers down on the spots and used my magic to open the paths. Once I got them open I moved on to the other wing and did the same.
“Alright done.” I said as I moved the display back over.
“So did it work?” Twilight asked with a bit of excitement.
“I think so. Let me do a quick scan.” I said as I scanned Scootaloo and her picture was slowly coming up on the display. I couldn’t help but smile big when the diagram fully showed up and all the pathways were open and the magic flow was strong.
“You did it, you got the magic back to her wings.” Twilight said happily as she hugged me.
“Now all she has to do is let her wings grow.” I said with a toothy smile.
“We will be arriving in ponyville in five minutes please gather all your belongings. I repeat we will be arriving in ponyville in five minutes.” Said an announcement over the intercom.
“Well let's start waking some ponies but I think we can probably carry the fillies so lets let them sleep.” I said before I started to poke Rainbow Dash on her nose. She tried to swat my hand away but I didn’t stop tell she was awake.
“Ugh I’m up stop poking me.” Rainbow said as she slowly stood up and stretched while the others woke up too. I leaned down close to Rainbow to tell her what I did.
“Rainbow I need you to do me a favor. Your kinda like Scootaloo’s big sister right.” She nodded. “ Cool do you think you could help her exercise her wings.” I asked as we collected our things.
“Sure but why, you know she cant fly right?” Rainbow said with a raised eyebrow.
“You’d be surprised Rainbow.” I said as I picked up my bag and gently cradled Rosy to my chest before the train stopped at the station. After we got off and I helped a poor colt unload Rarity's luggage mountain, why does she need this much stuff I don’t know, we all said our goodbyes and headed home. It was a quiet clear night with the moon shining over my head as I made my way through the everfree forest. Along the path home I couldn’t help feeling like something or someone was watching me. I looked around and found only still shadows brought out from the light of the moon. The feeling faded as I came into the ruins where my home was. I should look for a way to either move my house or make something to get used to town, I really didn’t want Rosy to go into this forest. I got into my house and gently tucked Rosy in my bed. I plan to make mom's room mine so Rosy could have this room. Before I could leave I heard Rosy groan in her sleep and it looks like she was having a nightmare. Mom said whenever I had a bad dream she would softly play a lullaby on her violin so I pulled it off its chain and opened up the window to let the cool night air in before I sat on the window frame and began to play. After a few notes a small smile showed on the little filly. Today was a great day, I wonder what tomorrow will bring. I closed my eye and focused on the soft melody of the music.
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“Sir I believe we found him.” Said a cloaked figure as he approached a large red mirror.
“Good, keep a close watch over him. I will need his power to free me so I may cleanse this world.” Said a red eyed shadow in the mirror.
“Yes Sir.” The cloaked before he faded into the shadows.