Chapter 21
I left Rainbow behind as I went faster than ever before. Ok, slowing down, more, more...
I practically float in front of the library. I break the waves into such small pieces that they won't move me. I release the rest, and land with a thump. As I entered the treehouse, a lavender blur nearly knocked me out. Ooof.
More hugs? Sheesh.
"Ohmygoshwherewereyouihadnoideawhereyouwereandyouweregoneforhoursand-"
"Twilight. Stop. I get it. And by the way, I can take care of myself. I'm not spike." This was followed by a "hey!" from the kitchen.
Twi released me from the death hug. "But where were you?"
"I just went for a walk. And met Vinyl Scratch. And learned how to fly."
"Well if that's all-wait, what? Vinyl? Flying?"
She gave me a look that said: EXPLAIN. NOW. I sighed.
"Why don't we go outside? C'mon!" I turn back to the door. With a huff, Twilight follows me out into the warm evening air.
I look around and spot an area of road completely clear.
"Now, Twi?"
"What?"
"Stand back"
I release all the sounds around me as one, firing myself up so fast that even I can't see for a moment. Up, and up, and up. Once I reach the top, I fire back down to the ground. I prepare to land, but then have a better idea. Using the small waves for support, I push up and forward right before I hit the ground. It worked! I was now 'sputtering' along the surface! Now this was flying!
Swerving around, I see Twilight, her mouth open in wonder. I spin as I glide to a stop next to her. Hovering. This is so cool! I land perfectly.
"So? What do you think?"
"I need to write a letter."
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We return to the library, and Twi goes upstairs. She calls for spike to follow, but he hands me a scroll first.
"Before I got this, I got one saying to give this letter only to you."
I thanked the little dragon, and he went up after Twilight. I carefully opened the letter.
'Dear Quinn,
I am not blaming you for anything that happens. You did not try to come to this land. But I am required to make a decision. I do not know if I can trust you. I ask that you meet my sister and myself in the same meadow you were in today, at 11:00. Please do not be late.
Princess Celestia.'
Oh shit.