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// Unexpected houseguests 
// Story: Story ideas and snippets 
// by blake0831 
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Twilight Sparkle slowly woke up, blinking blearily in the morning light.

'Uugh... I really should stop doing these marathon studying sessions...', she thought to herself as she struggled out in nice, comfy bed.

"Spike...?" She called out, wondering where's her little brother/assistant. Usually, he would be up and making breakfast about now...

Oh, right. He's at a sleepover with the Crusaders at Rarity's place.

Groggily, she made her way down the stairs, her mind still heavy and sluggish with sleep. Nevertheless, she mentally goes through her 'morning routine' list.

'Let's see... get some light breakfast first... maybe some orange juice or tea to wake me up a bit... then a quick wash and shower... then make something in the kitchen? No, we've out of groceries... need to pick some up later... I'll go to the Sunny-Side Cafe instead for breakfast...'

"Good morning, Twilight Sparkle." Nightmare Moon greeted her from the library table as Twilight walked pass her.

Twilight mumbled a 'good morning' in return and waved back at Discord, who was lounging on one of the chairs. A huge yawn interrupted a return nod of acknowledgement back to Queen Chrysalis, who was sitting stiffly beside Nightmare.

As she entered the small kitchen, she began to mentally review her checklist for the day.

'After breakfast, drop by Rarity's to pick up Spike. Then I'll drop by Sweet Apple Acres to take a look at the odd fungus Applejack found growing on some of her trees. Later, I'll...'

'Wait a minute.'

Suddenly, what and who she just greeted hit her. She turned around, did a short gallop back to the kitchen doorway and skidded to a stop to stare into the main library chamber.

All three of her 'guests' stared back at her.

Twilight watched them for a moment more, before she quickly went back into the kitchen, turned on the kitchen tap and stuck her head under the streaming water.

Now wide awake and her head soaking wet, she went back to the doorway and peered around it.

Nope. They're still there.

What Is Going On Here?