XI:
Twilight woke up with her face buried in the book. It was light outside. Spike was not in his bed, so she had no concept of what time it could be. She rose from her incredibly uncomfortable position and stretched. Twilight marched down the stair into the library. No pony was there. She thought about her plans for today and had concluded that there were no special events that required her attendance, so she decided to stay home and read. She looked out her window and saw Spike and Crescent sitting in the grass talking. She could only make out a few words, and it seemed they were talking about Rarity. Twilight smiled at the fact Spike and Crescent were being friendly. She turned around and walked back up the stairs to continue her reading.
She sat in bed with the book using the sunlight from the window to see it. Where was I?, she thought to herself as she flipped through the pages surrounding the one she had woken up on. She had turned two pages back from there and started reading. After a few minutes, she sat the book down and stood in the middle of her bedroom floor. She strained a little as her horn began to glow the faint purple that it does when she casts a spell. The dim violet grew into a deeper and more vibrant color as it produced a flash of light. Her horn’s glow diminished as she panted to catch her breath. I think I can get it to work, but how could I test it? She thought to herself. She drew in a deep breath; I have to find somepony that will allow me to test it on them. But to do that, they’d have to be blind as well. There’s a spell in here to inflict blindness too. She sat and pondered her options. Maybe Crescent’s parents would, or would know somepony that would, let me try. On that thought, Twilight decided to travel to Trottston to find Crescent’s parents. She packed her book and some paper and quills and stepped out the door.
“Where are you going Twilight?” Spike asked.
“I won’t be long. Keep Crescent company, will you?” She replied.
“Sure thing, Twi.” Spike said as he waved.
“Goodbye Twilight!” Crescent shouted happily. Twilight smiled as she noticed something; Crescent’s voice and tone were much happier now than they were when they first met. Twilight understood the stress what Crescent must have been dealing with, but she was glad Crescent was showing pleasant emotions.