//------------------------------// // Chapter five // Story: Famine // by rabidplushy //------------------------------// Twilight  and her friends decided to take rarity to her boutique so  twilight could perform the spell in private, and so Rarity could feel more comfortable. Upon arrival at the boutique, Twilight Sparkle began to prepare the room for the spell. She placed the ancient book on the floor for her to read, making sure she was familiarized with every part of the spell before casting it.  Twilight Sparkle gets up and walks up to rarity getting  ready to perform the spell, taking deep breaths to calm their nerves. Twilight begins to shine her horn as she casts the ancient spell.  A strange circle begins to develop around twilight with old runes spread across it , a radiant light begins to emanate, slowly filling the room. As the spell continues, the light glows brighter and brighter until the room is completely illuminated by a brilliant cascade of radiance. Finally, the light begins to pulsate and crackle as Twilight Sparkles finishes the final portion of the spell. the light grows intense before bursting into a ball of radiant energy that swirls around Twilight and Rarity. The light fades, and both ponies collapse to the ground as the spell finally completes. " how do you feel rarity"? twilight asked " I'm not sure darling, I do feel a bit... satisfied though, like i just had a good homely dinner,  i feel so fulfilled, like i'd never have to eat another meal again!" she prances around the room seeming to be excited to spell worked  Twilight Sparkles cheers with rarity as they are both overcome with relief and excitement. However, the duo's celebrations are cut short as a sudden wave of exhaustion overtakes twilight as she collapses to the ground . The powerful spell has left her  feeling drained and weak. " are you ok twi?! " applejacks says as she rushes over to her with concern trying to help her stand back up. " I’m ok i think i just need a bit of rest, i'm not used to casting magic that powerful i suppose.” Twilight Sparkles replies, trying to stand again but finding it difficult to do so. Applejack quickly helps Twilight Sparkle  back onto her hooves, helping her to stay steady. “i'll help you get back home twilight don't you worry” " how are you gonna cast this spell on every pony in pony ville if you’re  winded after just one time twilight? " rainbow dash said stomping her hooves looking concerned. " Well ill let cadence know i found a cure , maybe she could help and even bring some supplies so we can get our strength up so perform the spell on the whole town, but right now we'll have to watch over rarity for the next few days and she how the spell  plays out , and see how long it can last" twilight said " No offense twilight but i think were all i bit to busy and tired to watch over rarity 24/7" rainbow dash said " I'll watch big sis !" sweetie bell said coming out of her room and running up to rarity   Twilight Sparkle smiles softly as Sweetie Belle speaks up, quickly offering to watch over rarity. "Thank you Sweetie Belle, I appreciate your help." Twilight replies, relieved that she had someone to keep an eye on Rarity throughout most of the process. "Alright, that's settled then." Twilight sighs. "As for the rest of you, if you could at least check in on her occasionally from time to time, that would be great." " darling i think i'm more than capable of watching over myself" rarity said trying to calm twilight down  “ I think you worry to much dear, I’ll be fine by myself  really ”  " i still think you should be supervised rarity , i mean we have no idea if this spell might have any negative side effects, i just don't want you to be alone if something goes wrong.."  " don't worry twilight, rainbow dash is just frustrated and blowin smoke, i'm more than happy to check on rarity and i'm sure the others will be too, besides i think something as important as a cure to the famine might be worth putting effort into , don't you think rainbow,” applejack says with a snide look on her face" rainbow grumbles and flys off Twilight Sparkle watches Rainbow Dash fly off with a sigh. she wondered what had gotten into rainbow as she was usually more upbeat and willing to help She must just be irritated due to being hungry, she thought. She turns back to Rarity, helping her over to a bed in the room, and ensuring that she is comfortable and safe. "Just get some rest rarity and let us know if you have any problems at all , i'll be back to check on you in the morning”. " Don't worry twilight i'll take great care of her! " sweetie bell with a determined look on her face. Twilight nods and pats her on the head " thank you dear..”