Flurry Heart got off the carriage with a big smile. It was the first time in a while that she was able to go visit her Aunt Twilight in Ponyville. This last year was complete madness! It didn’t help that she nearly failed all her base magic classes, yet excelled in all her extracurriculars that involved flying. But, she got through it, and as a reward, she got to go see her Aunt Twilight. She looked up to her aunt, not exclusively due to the fact that she was essentially a Goddess of Friendship, but she was just an amazing person to be around. Twilight Sparkle had had so many adventures with her five friends and assortment of acquaintances, and she was not shy about talking about any of them. Flurry always loved hearing about how she took down the Changeling Queen to save Flurry’s mom’s marriage, or helped saved the Crystal Empire from King Sombra, or even the time she went crazy thinking she would go to Magic Kindergarten because she was a little late with a letter to HER teacher, Princess Celestia. She walks through town, making mental notes about all the places she would visit with her aunt, and finally comes to the giant purple castle in the middle of this tiny town. Flurry always thought it funny seeing this huge, elaborate, shiny castle in the middle of a small town that would barely be on a map otherwise.
She knocked on the huge crystal doors. As she waited, the palace reminded her of when she got her cutie mark. It ended up being a Crystal Heart itself, as it was basically ingrained into her identity. She had at first hoped it was something like a pair of wings or the like. But after she learned how her powers saved the Crystal Empire, it kind of just grafted itself onto her, both mentally and, as the cutie mark showed, physically. What could she say? She liked crystals. Suddenly, the door flew open, and a pink blur sped towards her and tackled her.
“Hi, Aunt Pinkie.” she said with a smile.
Aunt Twilight’s friends weren’t really Flurry’s aunts, but they were close enough that she considered them so. Twilight called Pinkie off her niece, and gave her a big hug, while the last four followed. Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Applejack all came and gave her a hug.
“How have you been, Flurry?” Twilight asked, inviting her in.
“I’ve been great! I have so much to tell you over…” she started as they walked into the castle. But she was cut short.
Spike and Starlight Glimmer ran into the room. They looked worried, but still greeted Flurry as they ran in.
“Guys, we have a situation.” Spike said panting. “Can’t it wait guys? My niece just walked in the door.” Twilight said, a little annoyed. “It can’t.” Starlight said, dead seriously.
Twilight noticed, and begrudgingly conceded. “Wait here, I’ll be right back.”
Twilight told Flurry. She waited for her Aunt curiously. She knew Twilight often had to leave to take care of problems all throughout Equestria and the neighboring kingdoms, but she had hoped she’d still get to spend at least a day with her. It didn’t look like the case when she came back out with a grave look on her face.
“It’s okay, Aunt Twilight.” Flurry reassured her aunt, “I will be right here when you get back,” Twilight smiled back “You’re sweet, Flurry. I’m sorry I couldn’t stay longer. It seems all of us need to leave as well.” She motioned to the other 5, as well as Spike and Starlight, all of which had disappointed looks on their faces. Flurry didn’t ask, but she knew it must’ve been important. She knew that much.
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Flurry watched as her aunts flew away. This completely sucked. Why couldn’t trouble wait just one day? She sighed and thought, “Well, maybe I’ll go visit my cousins.” She walked away from her spot, and headed over to Sugarcube Corner. It was time to pay a little visit to her favorite cousins...