There, the last book.
I closed the cover of the book I finished while looking out the window. It was calming but blinding, so say of the least. And the dust particles all just bring it together.
It has been a while, it's already the afternoon. Once I get attached to a book, there's no going back. Not like it's a bad thing, I gone through all the books, except a few. I can save them for later, when I got more time. But for now, I think I need a well deserved break #2.
What, you expect me to go through all those books in one sitting session? Of course not, I had a lunch break. Not like I wanted to do it at first but Spike already was four universes ahead of me. He went ahead and made me lunch, knocked on my door, and set in on the table on me. Loving servants are so convenient.
So, any day now, Swarm of the Century can start. That's quite stressing, as I can't live without food. Or an house, if Twilight does the spell. We're talking about no food for a few days, and plus, things aren't as friendly family as in the original show. Either way, I should start with just skipping the episode all together. How so?
By simply keeping watch of Fluttershy for any movement like the episode, using my newly crafted gem. Damn Light, you have great foresight, and you're already sounding smarter! But for the moment, I have no short term goal I need to do. In summary, I'm bored.
I guess I can read the books I put aside for later. Other than the necromancer one, there was one about a changeling queen nymph, and an experimented soul pony, which is quite an interesting idea, but the grammar is like an car wreck. With all of my options, I think I'll chose the first one, thank you very much.
Picking the book out of the stack, I read the title.
"The Tale of the Cursed Necromancer." I read out loud. What an coincidence, I'm a necromancer too. Flipping the page, I started to read. But suddenly, a bright red flash came from the amulet blinded me. Swinging my arms rapidly while falling down, I panicked.
Hey, wait, wait, wait, wait! How come it's acting up again?! Is Rea coming back again? Please don't, I had enough adventure today, I'm begging you. Or is it the book? God damn it all.
When the flashing stopped, it was like it upgraded. Engraved in it was 7 slots, all which could fit a small gem. One of them was filled too, the original artifact.
I flicked the amulet. Oy, mind not doing that while I'm reading? But this is quite functional, and useful too.
I went to the present Twilight gave me. Levitating the gem out, I tried to fit it in one of the slots. After a bit of struggle, I managed to place the artifact in one of the other slots, therefore leaving 5 left for future use. Very convenient.
But sadly, I lost my mood for reading. Thanks a lot, amulet.
Hey wait a second, where's the book anyways? One second, it was on the desk, and now it's gone! Maybe I misplaced it while panicking. And I think I have to return these back to the library too! I started to look around for the missing book.
Eh, I'll ask Twilight to find it for me. It's not like it's actually important, and there must be other copies, right?
Welp, even if I can't read, I guess I can test the artifact out? Who knows, maybe I can find an ancient temple with my terrible timing luck. Unlocking the door to my room, I went downstairs.
"Hey Twilight, can you get me my hood and an jacket just in case? And do we have a filly scout outfit?" I asked. I took a box of cookies out of the kitchen for my delicious disguise.
What, you expected to me to walk all the way there without one? Yours truly knows better, especially after the Dragonshy episode.
Biding goodbye to Spike & Twilight, I head down to Fluttershy's house. Hopefully another Trixie situation won't happen. I need to be more low-profiled. And oh geez, it's cold...
Here we are! The cozy cottage for animals and more. Thankfully along the way, I didn't get lost, or meet any main characters. It's an ordinary day in Ponyville. I think so anyways.
Appreciating Fluttershy's decor skills, I knocked on her door. A few yelps of random animals, caws of birds, and shrieks sounding happened. Geez, what was she doing?
"Hello? Is anyone there?" I asked. Is she even here? I looked around while waiting for a bit. Then there I saw. A sign hanging off the door above me.
"Be back soon! Picking flowers for the Princess!"
The sudden dread and realization hit me like a brick.
Seems like I need to summon my track team self again. Such awful times...
I sprinted to the hills. How come the episode is happening now?! Though, it's a bit breezy and cold... oh wait, I'm stupid! The episode can happen now, and then the schedule can wait for a few weeks! Heck you, my luck!
Dashing towards the horizon of the sky, seeing a yellow blur in the distance, I cursed.
Why is it always me?!