//------------------------------// // Why did this happen? // Story: Life after Death // by Weisted Machine //------------------------------// It’s been a week since the unicorns attacked the Pegasi’s home, and everypony still had their feathers ruffled at every noise. Except Fluttershy. Sky Bridge and Silver Dasher are calming down, and are the only three that don’t have to see Angel Wing for reassuring and comfort. Fluttershy and Silver Dasher went back like how they used to live together, and Fluttershy hasn’t seen Vinyl since she saved her life. Anxiety and fear knawed in Fluttershys belly, fearing for her marefriends safety. What if she got hurt? She was longing for her soft, gentle touch and comforting red eyes. As Fluttershy bounded through the forest, towards to the normal spot she would meet Vinyl, a snap echoed through her ears behind her, sending the yellow pony whipping around. There, was nopony in sight. Fluttershy relaxed as she proceeded to the log. Vinyl often sat here, and no surprise to the shy pony she was already there. “Vinyl!” Fluttershy called. Vinyl turned around. “Oh hey Fluttershy” Vinyl said, smiling. Fluttershy trotted over and took a seat beside the white unicorn. “Flutters? Are you busy next week?” Vinyl asked, looking her in the eye. “Not that I know of” Fluttershy smiled. “Wanna … well, actually I wanna take you somewhere” Vinyl said with a wide smile crossing her face, “Oh! That sounds delightful!” The yellow Pegasi’s face grew happy, as they leaned foreward for a kiss. Sky Bridge darted behind a tree before Fluttershy turned around. Panting, she peeked back out again to see Fluttershy bounding away. Sky let out a sigh of relief as she continued to follow her friend. Fluttershy has been disappearing lately, and she doesn’t know, but the other ponies are noticing it too. Sky Bridge was curious, so she decided to follow her. On a log, far in view, sat the white unicorn, the same that saved Fluttershys life. Fluttershy approached with nothing but happiness. Silver Dasher watched in confusion as they sat for awhile, speaking to one another before drawing into a kiss. At the sight of the mares, Silver Dasher nearly puked. What the buck is that pony up to!? Fluttershy sat there, dreamy eyed, locked in her and the pale unicorns gaze. Rage and fury bubbled up in Silv's chest as they sat together. And I thought she was loyal. Silver Dasher thought angrily. “Fluttershy” Silver Dasher called, her voice hard and cold. The pink maned pony’s head whipped up to her mentor. “OH! Umm, Silver” Fluttershys voice grew quiet. “WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH THIS MARE?” Silver Dasher practically screamed. Rage grew, and she used all her will power to prevent murdering Fluttershy. Fluttershy looked across the room wildly. “I ummm ….” She said sheepishly. Silver Dasher thrust her face to Fluttershys, the two mares nearly snout to snout. “What am I gonna tell Hurricane?” Silver snarled. “Tell him. I dare you” Fluttershy said coldly. Silver Dasher looked taken aback for a sec, before her eyes returned that mean glare aimed at her friend. Silver then gritted her teeth together before turning and stomping away. Fluttershy looked back at Vinyl. Her eyes wide in shock at what just happened. “What if she does tell Hurricane?” Vinyl asked. “Then I can deny it” Fluttershy said. Vinyl laughed. “To make sure you don’t get in trouble, why don’t we make the next meeting the last?” Vinyl Scratch asked slowly. Fluttershy sighed sadly. “Aww but Vinyl ..” She protested. “I know whats best for you. I say these meetings should draw to an end” Vinyl said, flicking her blue tail. Fluttershy let out a breath. “Ok. Fine. We meet here?” Fluttershy asked. “Yes, we will” Vinyl said, seriously. “It’s been 3 weeks Twilight. 3 weeks without Vinyl. I need her back. Please, can you please try what you did last time?” Octavia begged as she stared at the lavender unicorn, her eyes pleading and filled with sadness. “Like I said Octavia, it uses a bit to much magic! I don’t know what I can do! And if the Princess finds out, who knows what shes gonna do to us” Twilight exclaimed calmly. “BUT IT’S MY BIRTHDAAAAY!” Octavia cried, as she collapsed at the unicorns hooves. “We spent every birthday together …. And now I have … nopony here” Octavia whispered, her voice on the verge of tears. “When’s your birthday?” Twilight asked. “In 3 days …” Tavi said quietly. “We can spend your birthday together if you want us to” Twilight said, putting a smile on her face. The tear-soaked cellist looked back up at Twilight Sparkle. “You really would?” Octavia asked, her voice laced with new cheer. Twilight nodded. “ OH THANK YOU THANK YOU THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUUUU” Octy screamed, as she wrapped her hooves around Twilight, who stepped back in surprise. “Woah! It’s ok, no problem! I love to spend time with friends, especially on their birthday” Twilight laughed. Octavia stared at Twilight through her tears of happiness. “Thank you Twilight, thank you” Over the last three days, Octavias expression changed to a fairly happy one. Twilight showed that somepony actually cared, and maybe just maybe- she could see Vinyl today. A knock on her door proved Twilight was there, Octavia dashed to her doorstep, where she opened the door to see the violet mare, standing there with a smile plastered on her face, and in her magical grip, a small box and an over sized one. Both were wrapped in a cupcake wrapping. “Hey Twily you’re here!” Octavia said happily “Like I said I would be” Twilight smiled. “Come on in!” Tavi held open the door to let her friend in. “Where may I put these?” Twilight asked, levitating the presents closer. “Umm … Over there” Octy pointed a hoof to an unused table. “Great. Now Octavia, I want you to open your gifts” Twilight said excitedly, as she placed the smaller one on the table and the larger one leaning against the wall. Octavia blinked before trotting over. As she drew near, her eyes darted back and forth onto which present she should open first. “Open the smaller one first” Twilight said, coming closer. Octavia took the wrapping before stripping it from the gift underneath. On the table laid a single, rainbow colored feather. Tavi inspected it carefully. “ooo what does it do?” Octy asked in wonder. “Promise me you won’t fly out of the house if I tell you?” Twilight asked, trying her best to hide her amusement. The grayish mare did the Pinkie Swear motions swiftly. “If you hold the feather, and let your mind wander, you will be able to see life through Vinyls eyes. You can hear what she hears, hear what she says, see what she is able to see, and feel what she feels” Twilight explained. Octys mouth dropped to the floor. “ARE YOU SERIOUSE!?” Tavis mouth turned into the wildest smile. Twilight nodded. “I’m quite seriouse” Twilight said, raising a brow. “OH MY CELESTIA THANK YOU SO MUCH HOW CAN I REPAY YOU!?” Twilight didn’t answer her question. “Open the other one” Twilight nodded to the other gift. Tavi ripped it apart, to see a mirror. “A mirror?” Octy asked. “A portal” Twilight corrected. “What does it do?” The earth pony asked, puzzled. “Say a chant to it, and Vinyl will come through” Twilight said. Again, Octavias mouth fell open. “What do I say?” Happiness bubbled in her chest. “From the living and the dead come to me. Whoever you are, come to be. I need a pony, find her quick And you’ll be free from this magic trick” Twilight chanted. “And then you say Vinyls full name” Twi said. “Thank you so much ..” Octy looked at her friend. “it’s no problem. I know how much you love Vinyl-“ Twilights voice cut short as a quick flash of pain lit in the mares eyes for a sec, leaving as quick as it came. “I know you need her. Now get to it! I know you want her. I’ll leave you in peace” Twilight nodded her head before trotting back out to Ponyville. Octavia snatched up the rainbow feather, closed her eyes, and let her mind wander else where.