//------------------------------// // Chapter 15 // Story: A Lesson In Love // by Gmoney24 //------------------------------// Author’s Notes*: The next installment of this story yay! And soon as in maybe chapter 16 things will start heating up. No spoilers for you though! As for now here is chapter 15 enjoy! Oh and comment and critique and like/ favorite if you like it or have anything to add! Chapter 15: The Dawn crept silently into the room illuminating the cracking wall paper and the worn linoleum floor. On the lumpy bed lay a purple unicorn and her lover, a butter yellow Pegasus sleeping peacefully. There was a rapt at the door that quickly jolted awake the sleeping couple. “ROOOM SERVICE!” called out a dusty voice. Twilight was the first one out of bed and so she went to the door. There before her was a full pancake breakfast for two. Twilight pushed in the cart to the now yawning Fluttershy who looked at Twilight curiously. “Where did all that come from?” she asked. “Well dear I’m not sure but I bet this card will shed some light on this mystery.” She said picking up a small note card that was on the cart and read aloud. “To the lovely couple next door from their neighborhood Vet.” “Awwww that was nice of Dr. G. to order breakfast for us.” Fluttershy said. “It sure was.” Twilight said. The two enjoyed their breakfast and freshened up after all they still had a long day ahead to Canterlot. As they were finishing their preparations they heard a strong knock on their door. “Who is it?” Twilight asked. “It’s me!” The voice replied. “Oh come on in!” Twilight said opening the door. Dr. G. quietly stepped through the door and smiled. “Ready for a bit of good news?” He asked. “Sure!” Twilight said expectantly. “We are about a mile south of Canterlot. We should be there in about 20 minutes.” Dr. G. explained showing the girls a map that he had procured from the elderly proprietor in the morning. “That’s great news!” Twilight said exuberantly. So on a much a higher note the three ponies headed out. They soon arrived at Canterlot, Equestria’s bustling capital, and made their way to the large castle that was the home of Equestria’s two rulers. Upon arrival at the main gate Two Royal Guards blocked their passage and inquired. “Who goes there?” Twilight stepped forward and said. “It is I, Twilight Sparkle and these are my two friends Fluttershy and Dr. Castlehoof who have an appointment with Princess Celestia.” “Well I’m sorry Ms. Sparkle but only you and Fluttershy can pass for you two are on this list. But I have no record of a Dr. Castlehoof having an appointment with Princess Celestia.” The guard said his expression emotionless. “He’s with me. How bad could letting him pass be?” Twilight asked irritated at the guard. The guards stood their without mentioning a word. “What about, If I approve his visit?” said a familiar Majestic voice. “Princess Luna! Your majesty, he has no appointment with your sister.” One guard said his voice shivering. “Of course he doesn’t, he has an appointment with me. Don’t you Dr. Castlehoof?” Princess Luna said sounding annoyed. Dr. G. who had been staring at Luna in total shock quickly replied. “Y-y-yes we were going to discuss some issues at the Canterlot Animal Hospital.” The Guards eyed Dr. G. with suspicion. “Why didn’t you say so before my good gentlecolt?” “This IS NOT THE TIME FOR QUESTIONS. WE DON’T HAVE ALL DAY!” she said in her Royal Canterlot voice with a definitive edge. “As you wish your majesty!.” The guard said reluctantly grant ting the trio passage. Once out of earshot of the guards Twilight, Fluttershy, and Dr. G. turned to face the powerful midnight blue ruler of the night. “I don’t mean any disrespect and I am very grateful, but why did you me Princess?” Dr. G. asked puzzled. “Well my good Doctor, I do believe that ‘Tia and I owe you a proper Thanks.” She said simply. Twilight stepped forward and asked. “But Princess Luna how did you even know his name or anything about Dr. Castlehoof?” “Ah Twilight Sparkle, you see some of us Alicorns have the power divination better known as mind reading. But in this case I just read his name off his charred lab coat.” Princess Luna replied simply. “Oh.” Twilight said noticing the stained, charred and even ripped lab coat. “And here I thought you remembered me.” Dr. G. said with a sigh. “Oh but I did remember you. You cured Philomena quite a bit ago and neither ‘Tia nor I gave you a proper thank you. But that is neither here nor there must I go know I’m sure ‘Tia will be expecting you by now.” Princess Luna said mystically then vanishing into a purple mist. “Well that was certainly interesting.” Fluttershy said quietly. “It was certainly odd.” Twilight mused. “It was something alright.” Dr. G. said still in a daze. By now they had reached the throne room but strangely enough Princess Celestia was nowhere to be found. “Hello Princess!” Twilight called out in search of her mentor. “Why Hello Twilight, my most prized pupil.” Celestia greeted from behind the three guests. Instantly all three ponies bowed. The Princess waved off the bow to indicate that such formalities were unnecessary. “I see you brought not one but two extra guests to our meeting.” She said smiling warmly. “Well, I can explain Princess, you see Fluttershy was keeping me company and Dr. G., I mean Castlehoof well—” “It’s quite alright my little pony. But I think that for me to help and to understand exactly what is going on you, Fluttershy, and Dr. Castlehoof is it?” Dr. G. nodded. “Need to explain to me exactly why it has taken you two days to arrive here in Canterlot.” Celestia said looking at the three ponies before her. “Well it all started six days ago…” Twilight began. And so over the course of several hours Twilight, Fluttershy, and Dr. G. explained the events of the past few days that led up to their visit to the princess. I.I.I Princess Celestia listened quietly and attentively and eyed Dr. Castlehoof curiously. His lab coat looked like it had been through quite an ordeal. And from the story that Twilight and Fluttershy and Him were telling they had been through quite a bit to say the least! A fiery explosion, several injuries all healed by this powerful Veterinarian, followed by several long treks through the forest all to arrive here at her Court. She felt bad for their ordeal. She looked once again at the powerful Alicorn before here and wondered what exactly her sister saw in him that she couldn’t see. Luna had told Celestia about him after he helped Philomena but still Luna had insisted that Celestia hear his story and help him out. Celestia however was still unsure about this midnight blue Alicorn before her. I.I.I Twilight was too busy telling the story and since she did not have the ability to divinate she had no idea what was going through Princess Celestia’s head. Twilight could only hope that she and Fluttershy could help Dr. G. out after all he had shown an incredible amount of loyalty and kindness to them throughout this entire ordeal. Author's Note: So I tried to include another perspective. I took a risk let me know what you think of it. Hope every pony liked it please continue to read comment and like my story. :)