"Tardis journal entry: 177186223-G Omega
I've been working on the repairs to the quantum jump drive for the last 12 hours, it's almost morning now. I should have it completed in a few hours. I can't test the drive until nightfall, don't want to cause too much attention especially after the incident. I will ask Derpy to try and keep out of Storm's sight for now as I'm sure he'll be asking everyone about his accident. I can only hope he doesn't remember, not until I've worked everything out.
DW."
"What does this quantum jump drive do?" Derpy asks.
"It allows the Tardis to jump between different timelines or dimensions where as at the moment we can only travel through time on the same timeline we're on now." Doctor Whooves replies.
"Timelines?" questions Derpy.
"There's a theory were there's a universe where each possibility has been played out. It's called the Multiverse Theory. For example, they could be universe were Ponyville was not founded or was founded by somepony else. The differences can be very small or extremely large, all we know is that there is an infinite number of universes and no two universes are exactly the same. Plenty of places we can explore."
"Sounds like fun."
"Yes it does but we do need to be careful as we can alter the different timelines by our actions - I believe we may have twisted a few timelines together from the first test. That's why I need to get the drive working so I can begin fix it."
"How long before we test it?"
"A few more hours. Before I forget, I need you to stay out of Storm's sight for a while - he'll be asking questions about the accident. Ensure he doesn't find you."
"No problem, I'll hide in Cloudsdale."
"I wouldn't go there, that's probably the first place he'll check."
"Where should I go?"
"Hmmm... I know, head over to Manechester until nightfall. I don't think he will look there for you."
"Okay, I'll set off now."
"Be sure to be back before midnight, the drive should be ready for testing by then."
"I bet I can jump from the top of this cupboard, glide down and then land on top of that table with my eyes closed." Scootaloo says to Twister.
"Bet you can't!" Twister says.
"Oh yeah? Watch this."
*CRASH*
"Argh!" I shout as I wake up at the same time as Lyra. "What was that?"
"It came from downstairs." Lyra says.
"I'll go and check." I say.
I get out of bed and I take look into Twister's room, she's not not there. Neither is Scootaloo. I think this has something to do with them. I head down the stairs and see that the small table in the living room is broken. I trot over to the pair who are sat next to the broken table.
"Well then, who broke this then?" I say to them both rather like an old English policeman.
"It was me, Storm. I'm sorry." Scootaloo says sadly.
"Are you okay? You haven't hurt yourself have you?" I ask.
"No I'm fine." She replies.
"How did you break it?" I ask Scootaloo.
"I betted Twister could jump from the top of that cupboard and land on the table."
"Sigh. Don't worry about it, just be more careful next time. Go on you two, get ready for school." I say.
They both then head back upstairs while I take care of the table placing the broken bits into a bag. Heh, who needs alarm clocks when you've got fillies doing crazy things in the morning?
I head back upstairs as well to check on them, they're packing their saddlebags. I then trot back into the bedroom.
"What happened?" Lyra asks.
"Scootaloo broke the table downstairs." I reply.
"Is she okay?"
"Yes she's fine. Scootaloo still can't fly properly, wonder when she will?" I question.
"Speaking of flying, I see you have removed the bandages - I take it you're going to try and fly yourself now?" Lyra questions.
"Yeah, I'm going to head up to Cloudsdale after taking Twister and Scootaloo to school." I answer.
"I thought you would do, I'm popping out myself today. Bon Bon and I are going to the spa."
"I better get going, you both have fun."
"You too." Lyra says while gives me a little nuzzle.
"Twister, Scootaloo - let's go!" I shout.
"Bye, mum." Twister shouts.
"Bye!" Scootaloo adds.
"See you later." Lyra replies.
Twister, Scootaloo and myself then head out of the house.
As we start walking towards the school I see Twilight trotting along with a book in front of her. Maybe I should ask her a few questions? Sure, why not? I call her over.
"Hey, Twilight!" I shout.
"Oh hey, Storm." Says Twilight as trots over us. "I heard about the accident the other night, are you okay?"
"Yes I'm fine, thanks for asking." I reply.
"I was going to come over and see if you needed my memory spell to help you out."
"That's kind of you, Twilight but I'm doing fine. Everything is pretty much back to normal."
"Glad to hear it." She smiles.
"I better get going, got to get them to school." I say as I look over at Twister and Scootaloo - they give Twilight a smile.
"Okay then, see you later." Twilight says.
"Oh, Twilight." I say.
"Yes?"
"Who did you hear about the accident from?" I ask.
"Fluttershy told me." Twilight replied.
"Fluttershy, I best go see her when I'm at Cloudsdale."
"Cloudsdale?" Twilight questions in a strange tone.
"Err, yes?"
"You won't find her there."
"Really?" I ask.
"She lives in the cottage in Ponyville. Are you sure you don't need me to cast the memory spell for you?"
"No no, I'm fine. Just a few things are still a little hazy, I'll be fine."
"Let me know if you change your mind." Twilight says as she trots off.
"No problem." I say.
Hmmm, why doesn't Fluttershy live in Cloudsdale with the other pegasi? Of course, she looks after the animals at her cottage - suppose the majority of animals live on the land rather than the sky, makes sense really.
"Dad, we're going to be late." Twister says to me.
"Come on, I'll race you both to the school - no flying though." I say thinking of Scootaloo.
We all then run all the way to school. As we approach I slow down to let one of the fillies beat me.
"Ah-ha! Getting tired are we?" Scootaloo says as she takes the lead.
"Quick, we're nearly there!" Twister shouts.
"Yes! Beat you all!" Says Scootaloo as she makes it to the school grounds first followed by Twister and then shortly myself.
"That was fun." Twister says.
"There you are, we were wondering where you was." Sweetie Belle says as she came running across the playground towards us with Apple Bloom behind her.
"Come on, don't want to keep Ms Cheerilee waiting." says Apple Bloom.
"See you later." Twister says.
"Have fun." I say as they all go into school.
Right then, I better head to Cloudsdale to have chat with Derpy to see if she know anything about the other night. I take a look up at Cloudsdale in the sky and see numerous other pegasi heading towards there. I stretch out my wings, lick my lips and then start to flap my wings slowly at first. My wings feel fine so I start to flap faster and I then start to take flight, looks like I can remember how to fly. As I head up towards Cloudsdale I take a little look down. I start to feel a little queasy.
"I see you're back in action." Says a familiar voice from behind me, I turn around and I see it's Rainbow Dash.
"You okay? You look a little uneasy." She asks.
"Yeah, I'm fine. Just feels like I haven't flown in a while." I say.
"It's only been a couple of days." Rainbow Dash says.
"Feels longer for some reason." I reply.
"Sorry for rushing off earlier, I had a few things to sort out."
"Don't worry about it. Have you seen Derpy today?" I ask Rainbow Dash.
"Not yet, why?" She questions.
"I just need to ask her some questions about the night of the accident."
"Well, she might be in Cloudsdale - is that where you're heading?" She asks.
"Certainly am." I reply.
"Let's go then."
Rainbow Dash and I then start flying towards Cloudsdale. After a minute or so Rainbow starts to get ahead of me, I don't seem to be as fast as her.
"Hey! What's wrong?" Says Rainbow Dash while she flies back towards me.
"I'm just taking it easy with my wing." I say.
"Don't worry, you'll be able to keep up with me soon."
"Surely you're the fastest pony around here, Rainbow?" I say.
She blushes a little. "Yeah, you're right." She answers. I think I caught her off guard with that comment, I better change the subject.
"Come on, let's keep on going." I say.
We continue flying and shortly afterwards we arrive at Cloudsdale. Rainbow Dash lands first rather gracefully, while I land rather more softly - kind of shy if you will. Feels like I've never walked on clouds before.
"Huh." Says Rainbow.
"What?" I ask.
"You seemed a little nervous then when you landed."
"It just felt... Well, odd." I say.
"Odd? But you're a pegasus, you land on clouds all the time." Rainbow Dash says to me while looking a little puzzled.
"I think it's my memory, it's a little fuzzy still in places but it will get better."
"Hmmm, maybe Twilight can help you out? Maybe there is a spell she can use." Says Rainbow.
"Actually, I spoke to Twilight earlier this morning. She offered to use the memory spell on me if I needed it."
"That's okay then." Replies Rainbow while looking a little happier.
"I best find Derpy." I say. "I need to ask her a few questions."
"You best do that a little later on."
"Why's that?" I ask.
"You haven't reported back yet."
"Oh yeah." I say. "Where do I go?" I ask.
"The weather factory." Rainbow answers.
"Errr..." I say looking a little confused as I don't remember where it is.
"Sigh. You don't remember where it is, do you?"
"Yeah, you're right Rainbow."
"I really think you should let Twilight cast the memory spell for you." Says Rainbow Dash.
"I'm fine. As I said before it's all coming back piece by piece."
"Come on, I'll show you where it is. Perhaps it will help you remember." She says.
"Lyra was helping me with my memory yesterday. She made me remember quite a few things."
"That's good. Shame she isn't a pegasus then she could help you here in Cloudsdale with your memory."
"It is a shame, she would love to see what goes on up here." I say to Rainbow Dash.
"Hey, I've got an idea. Won't don't you ask Twilight to teach her spell which allows her to walk on clouds? She's done it before."
"That's a great idea! I'll have to find her again later on and ask her. Why didn't I think of that earlier?" I question.
"No idea. Come on, I better show where the weather factory is."
Rainbow Dash starts trotting off towards a large building, I follow her.
We arrive at a flight of stairs which led up to a set of large doors. We fly over the stairs to the door and land. Wonder why the stairs are even there? Rainbow Dash then opens the doors to the weather factory. I take a look inside - the room contains numerous tanks for storing the final product of the weather which in this case appears to be snowflakes. There are also lines of other ponies in laboratory coats creating and checking each individual snowflake with microscopes. Looks like some serious business.
"This is the snowflake section of the factory. Try not to flap your wings around too much in here otherwise the snowflakes will start spreading all over the floor." Rainbow says.
"Didn't something like that happen before? I seem to remember something." I say.
"Can you remember what happened? I was here with all the others."
"Hmmm..." I say while trying to see if something comes back. "Ah! It was Rarity wasn't it? Twilight used a spell to give her wings for a little while." I say.
"Hey! You remembered. Yes, she caused a little trouble in here before." says Rainbow Dash.
"So who do I need to see?" I ask.
"The general manager - he's called Sunburst. He'll be around here somewhere." Says Rainbow while looking around.
"What do I tell him?"
"About how the thunderstorm was acting last night, of course." Rainbow replies.
"Ah, well... I don't recall that part of my memory yet."
"Oh. Just tell him him that then, I'm sure he'll understand given the accident."
"I suppose you're right." I say to Rainbow.
"There he is!" She says while pointing to the other side of the factory. We start trotting over towards Sunburst.
"Hello, Rainbow Dash. How are you today?" Says Sunburst as he turns to look at Rainbow Dash while holding a clipboard.
"I'm fine, thanks. I've brought Storm over so he can give you the report." Rainbow says to Sunburst.
"Brought?" Sunburst questions looking a little puzzled.
"You didn't hear about the accident Storm was in?" She questions.
"No, I didn't - everyone except Derpy has come in today but no-one mentioned it."
"Derpy hasn't come in?" I question.
"Well, not so far but we're expecting her." Sunburst answers.
"That's good as I need to ask her a few questions about the accident." I say.
"What happened?" Questions Sunburst.
"Well during my patrol I was hit by something and I fell to the ground."
"What hit you? Wasn't a lightning bolt was it?"
"No, it was something else. Can't explain it. Anyway, I was in hospital for a little while with an injured wing and suffered memory loss."
"Are you okay?" Questions Sunburst.
"I'm not 100% myself as not all of my memories have returned but they are coming back slowly."
"Can you remember anything else about that night?"
"No, I'm afraid not. It's still a little hazy that night." I say looking a little perplexed.
Sunburst writes something down onto the clipboard.
"That's fine, I'll pass this onto my boss and let him know. She likes to know what goes on." Sunburst says.
"Anything else you need to know?" I ask.
"Nope, that's it for now. You're free to do anything you want now, there isn't any thunderstorms planned for the next week or so. Looks like you've got a little break." He says.
"Excellent." I say looking happier.
"If you get bored there's always odd jobs that you could help out with." Sunburst says.
"Ha ha. Sure, if you need the help then I'll be glad to help you out." I say.
"Okay then, I best be getting on. I'll see you both later." Sunburst says while trotting away from us.
"See you." Rainbow says.
"See you later." I add.
"Well, that went better than I expected." I say to Rainbow Dash.
"How so?" She questions.
"I thought I would, well... Get in trouble for not remembering anything about that night and therefore didn't do my job correctly for Cloudsdale." I answer.
"I wouldn't worry about it, under the circumstances I'm sure they understand."
"Suppose you're right."
"What would you like to do now?" Rainbow questions.
"I think I should find Derpy."
"Would you like any help?"
"That would be great." I answer. "Where should we look for her?" I question.
"Hmmm, good question. All we know is that she hasn't come in to Cloudsdale yet so I suppose we could look outside for her."
"Good idea. Come on, let's go." I say.
We both then trot our way outside the factory closing the huge door behind us. I take a look around and start to realise that "outside" is a very large place to look for someone, especially since Cloudsdale alone is vast and has hundreds of places she could be.
"Errr, can you be a bit more specific on where outside she could be?" I questioned Rainbow Dash.
"Yeah..." Answers Rainbow realising what a task this would be. "I don't know where to start." She adds.
"Perhaps we could ask other ponies to help look out for her?"
"Who? It would take too long to ask everypony." Rainbow answers.
"You're right, we need to think more logically. Where would Derpy be at this moment if she's in Cloudsdale?"
"Maybe she is with your other team members?"
"You're full of good ideas today, Rainbow!" I say.
"I know where they would be at this time, they'll be at the training centre." Rainbow says.
"Perfect, let's go."
Rainbow Dash then flies off, I follow close behind. We arrive at the training centre a few minutes later and immediately I spot them.
"There they are!" I say to Rainbow Dash.
She gives me a nod and we need head down to see them. Rainbow lands first on the training ground which is entirely made of clouds, I then land.
"Hey, Storm." Cloud Kicker shouts while flying over to me.
"Hi." I say.
"You here to train up? We're trying to get our wingpower up especially since that last storm." She says.
"I'm not here to train but I am here to ask about that storm." I say.
"It was quite a bad one wasn't it? We lost you entirely that night." Cloud Kicker says.
"Didn't you try to find me?" I ask.
"We couldn't, we we're having other problems."
"What happened?" I ask.
"There wasn't just normal lightning being created in that storm, they were reports of strange flashes of light which weren't coming from the storm." Cloud Kicker answered.
"Where about was this happening?"
"On the south side of Ponyville, in fact - in the same region as your house."
"How odd." I say.
"After the flashing there was an explosion."
"I got caught up in that explosion, I fell to the ground." I say to Cloud Kicker.
"Oh my celestia! Are you okay?" She says looking worried.
"I'm doing okay at the moment, I was in hospital for a little while." I answer.
"You weren't the only one caught up that explosion." She says.
"Oh?" I say. Rainbow Dash comes over.
"Your new member of the team. She only joined us the day before, she was transferred." Says Cloud Kicker.
"What's her name?" I ask.
"I thought you know that."
"I've been having problems with my memory." I say.
"She's called Cloudchaser. She has also been having some memory issues as well." She answers.
"Where is she?" I question.
"She isn't here in Cloudsdale, she was in the hospital but she's out now at home for a few days - didn't you see her while you was at the hospital?"
"No, I didn't."
"I would maybe go and see her. She may know more about that night since she was with you that night." Cloud Kicker says.
"Fair enough, I'll leave you to it." I say.
"Okay, come back if you have any more questions." She says.
"I do have one." I say.
"Yes?"
"Do you know where Derpy is?" I ask.
"No idea, she just disappeared that night as well. We thought she got caught in that explosion but Time Turner sent a message to let us know she was fine." Cloud Kicker answers.
"Why would he do that?" I ask.
"Beats me. But she hasn't been to Cloudsdale since that night. I would assume she might still be in shock and she's taking some time off."
"Hmmm, this is getting strange." I say. "Was anypony else caught in it?" I ask.
"Nope, just you two." Cloud Kicker answers.
"How did she get taken to the hospital?" I ask.
"Don't know. How did you get there?" She questions.
"Lyra found me on the ground and took me. I would have thought Lyra would have taken Cloudchaser as well if she saw her." I answered.
"The explosion was quite large, maybe it threw her in a different direction?"
"Perhaps, but I best go and see her and ask her myself."
"No problem, see you later." Cloud Kicker says.
"Don't train too hard." I say.
Cloud Kicker then flies back to the others.
"This is getting ridiculous." I say to Rainbow Dash.
"It is a bit strange that Derpy hasn't come back yet, maybe she is at home?" Questions Dashie.
"Everyone seems to be at home at the moment, but I think we should see Cloudchaser first. Where does she live? In Cloudsdale?" I ask.
"Nope, she lives in Ponyville. Not every pegasi lives up here you know." Rainbow answers.
"That's fine, let's head there then."
"But I don't know where she lives."
"Cloud Kicker!" I shout. Rainbow starts to cringe with the volume of my voice.
"...Yeah?" She shouts from a distance.
"Do you know where Cloudchaser lives?" I shout back.
"Of course, she lives next door to the spa in Ponyville." Cloud Kicker shouts.
"Thank you!" I shout.
"You're welcome!" She shouts back.
"There we go." I say to Rainbow Dash. "Problem solved."
"Couldn't you just have flown over to ask her rather than use the 'Royal Canterlot' voice?" Rainbow questions.
"I could have done, I suppose."
"Let's head to the spa then."
"Lyra should be at the spa with Bon Bon, she said she was going today." I say.
"Come on, let's head down there then." Says Rainbow.
We both then make our way back to Ponyville.
*GONG* *GONG* *GONG* Strikes the clock tower at town hall indicating it's now 3PM.
"3PM already!" I say to Rainbow Dash as we land outside the spa.
"Time sure flies when you're, well... Flying." She says.
"Oh, you!" I say to her with a little grin.
Lyra and Bon Bon then come out of the spa.
"Oh hi, Storm." Lyra says while giving me a little nuzzle. "Did you find what you needed at Cloudsdale?" She questions.
"Almost, I need to see Cloudchaser - she lives next door to the spa." I answer.
"Yes, in that house there." She says while pointing to it.
"Lyra, about the night of the accident." I say.
"What about it?"
"Was they anypony else nearby before you took me to the hospital?" I ask.
"No, just you. Why?" Lyra asks.
"Apparently, Cloudchaser got caught up in the explosion as well." I answered.
"Oh my! Is she okay?" Says Lyra looking shocked. I don't think she knew about Cloudchaser.
"We think so but that's why I've come to see her. She may know more about what went on that night."
Rainbow Dash starts to look at Bon Bon's cutie mark.
"What's wrong? Is there something on my flank?" Bon Bon asks Rainbow.
"You're cutie mark is making me hungry." She answers.
"Well, when you're done at Cloudchaser's why don't we all go out for something nice to eat." Says Lyra.
"Sounds like a plan to me." I say.
"That does sound good." Says Rainbow Dash.
"It's settled then. We'll see you in a while." Lyra says.
"See you later." I say.
Lyra and Bon Bon then head back to our house.
"Right, let's see Cloudchaser." I say.
We both then trot over to Cloudchaser's house next to the spa. I knock on the door.
*KNOCK* *KNOCK* The door opens slightly.
"Hello?" Says a quiet voice.
"Cloudchaser? It's me, Storm." I say. "I need to ask you about the other night."
The door then slams shut.
"What the hay?" I say to Rainbow looking confused.
I knock on the door again. *KNOCK* *KNOCK*
"Cloudchaser, is something wrong?" I ask.
"Go away!" Cloudchaser shouts.
"What happened? Let me in and we can talk about it." I say.
"No!"
Rainbow Dash then knocks on the door more firmly than I did. *KNOCK!* *KNOCK!* *KNOCK!*
"Come on, let us in." Rainbow Dash shouts.
No answer.
"Right." Rainbow says. She turns around and starts to buck the door.
*BUCK*
"Rainbow! Stop that!" I say to her.
"We need answers and she's not telling us. Come on, Cloudchaser! Don't make me get Applejack to buck this door down!" Shouts Rainbow. *BUCK*
The door then opens up fully, Rainbow stops bucking the door. Cloudchaser then comes into doorway looking rather sad and down.
"What's the matter?" I ask. Something is upsetting her.
"I... It's... Just so... Sad... Confusing..." She says then starts to cry.
"Woah come on, tell me about it inside." I say trying to comfort her.
We all then entered Cloudchasers home.
"What's going on? Cloud Kicker says you're off for few days." Rainbow Dash says to Cloudchaser.
Cloudchaser wipes the tears away from her eyes.
"It's just since... That night. I've been having the most strangest dreams."
"What about?" I ask.
"It's hard to explain but... I keep having dreams about somepony who isn't a pony." Cloudchaser answers.
"Not a pony? Then what?" I question.
"Don't know, some kind of creature but was living just like us... It was just so... S-Sc-Scary."
I start to have a think about it, why does that seem familiar? Did I dream that as well? I'm not sure.
"Then I was in a large forest, I was lost. I was galloping around trying to find a way out but I couldn't. It's like a nightmare!" Cloudchaser says while beginning to start crying again.
"It's okay. It's just a dream, they don't mean anything. Dreams can't hurt you." I say trying to comfort her. Wait, a large forest - where have I heard that before? I'm not thinking of the Everfree Forest.
"So this started after that night?" Rainbow Dash asks.
"Ye... Yes." She answers.
"What do you remember about that night?" I ask.
"Not a lot. The last thing I remember was we was flying side by side then all of the sudden there was huge flash and an explosion then everything went dark. I thought we got stroke by lightning. When I woke up I was in hospital, I have no idea who took me there. By the time I woke up I remembered about you, I asked the doctor if you were admitted as well but he said you've already been discharged earlier that morning." Says Cloudchaser.
"Hmmm, you just missed me then. I had no idea until today that you were with me at the time - my memory hasn't been good neither. Otherwise I would have come and seen you earlier." I say.
"Don't worry about it. After the doctor left I feel asleep, that's when these strange dreams began."
"This might sound odd to you but for some reason, those dreams you've been having sound familiar to me." I say to Cloudchaser.
"How so?" She questions.
"Well, I had a dream where I was some kind of being and there was also a forest." I answered.
"You think this is somehow related?"
"I think is it, seems too much of a coincidence."
"What can we do about it?" Cloudchaser questions.
"I'm not sure." I answer.
"Why's not see Princess Luna, she helps ponies with there dreams." Says Rainbow Dash.
"Brilliant idea, Rainbow!" I say. "What's the best way to contact Princess Luna?" I question.
"I would go and see Twilight, she can send a letter to the Princess." Rainbow answers.
"Perfect. We best head there."
"But I thought we were going out for something to eat?" Rainbow questions.
"Ah yes... Tell you what, we'll go for a bite to eat with everyone then we'll head to Twilight's on the way back." I answer. "You can come with us as well, Cloudchaser."
"That's sounds nice, thank you." Cloudchaser says looking happier.
"Let's head back to my place, everyone is waiting for us." I say.
Rainbow Dash, Cloudchaser, and myself then head back to my house. I enter the house first.
"Lyra, Twister. I'm back." I say as enter through the door.
"Daddy!" Calls Twister as trots over to me and gives me a hug.
"Hello, sweetie. Have you had a nice day at school?" I ask.
"Yeah! We're starting to make cards for Hearts and Hooves day." She answers.
Oh my celestia! I just remembered, I need to get the ring from Time Turner. It's Hearts and Hooves day the day after tomorrow, I must remember to pop by his house after we've been to see Twilight.
"What's wrong?" Twister asks.
"Nothing, nothing. That's great. Are you ready to go for something to eat?" I question.
"Yes."
"Okay then. Lyr." I say while getting cut short mid sentence.
"We're here." Lyra says while giving me the usual nuzzle. Bon Bon is stood next to her.
"Ah, looks like everyone is ready." I say.
"Hi Cloudchaser. Will you be joining us?" Questions Lyra.
"Yes, if that's okay with you." says Cloudchaser.
"That's fine, the more the merrier." Says Lyra.
"Where should we go?" Bon Bon asks.
"How about the Pegasus Profiterole? They do the best desserts there." Rainbow suggests.
Everyone looks back at her with a strange look.
"Aren't you forgetting something, Rainbow?" Lyra questions.
"Errr..." Rainbow says. I wave my wing at her to give her a clue. "...Oh yeah, how silly of me."
"What about Hay Haven?" Bon Bon suggests.
"That's fine with me." I say.
"Fine." Says Lyra.
"Yeah." Twister says.
"Sounds good." Cloudchaser says.
"Okay." Rainbow adds.
"Let's go. Bon Bon, lead the way!" I say knowing that I don't remember where it is.
Lyra, Twister, Bon Bon, Cloudchaser, Rainbow Dash, and myself then leave the house following Bon Bon to the restaurant Hay Haven. Who names these places anyway? Although the Pegasus Profiterole sounds more appetising to me.
Later after a short trot we all arrive at the restaurant and have a nice meal. We all leave the place after a few hours, much to my surprise when we exited everything was dark...
"What the hay?" I say. "It was daylight when we went in, I didn't think we went in for that long."
"We've been there for ages, what time is?" Lyra asks.
"Only 7PM." Bon Bon answers.
"7PM!? We need to get to Twilight's before it's gets too late." I say to Rainbow Dash and Cloudchaser.
"Why do you need to go and see Twilight for?" Questions Lyra.
"We need to send a letter to Princess Luna, we thought it would be best if we went to see Twilight so Spike can send it directly." Rainbow Dash answered.
"Why Princess Luna?" Lyra questions.
"It's about the dreams we've been having since that incident." I answer.
"Do you think she can help?" Questions Lyra.
"It's the only thing we've got at the moment." I answered. "Do you want to come with us?" I question.
"No it's okay, I better be getting Twister to bed." Says Lyra.
"Okay doky." I say.
"I best be getting back myself, I'll see you tomorrow morning Lyra." says Bon Bon.
"No problem, see you later." Lyra says to Bon Bon.
"Bye." I say.
"Bye bye." Rainbow Dash and Cloudchaser say in unison.
"Bye!" Twister says.
"Let's get you home then. Will I see you in a little bit then?" Questions Lyra.
"Yes, I don't think we'll be too long." I answer.
"Okay then." Says Lyra.
Lyra and Twister then head back to my house.
"Come on, we best be getting to Twilight's before it gets too late." I say.
Rainbow Dash, Cloudchaser, and I then head to Twilight's house. I take a look at the house, well tree and I can see some of the lights are still on. Looks like she's home, I knock on the door.
*KNOCK* *KNOCK* *KNOCK*
Spike answers the door.
"Hello guys, how are you this evening?" Says Spike.
"We're doing okay, Spike. Hope you're well." I say.
"I'm great, thanks. What can I help you with?" Questions Spike.
"I would like to see Twilight, well... Both of you really. There's something I would like to ask you both." I answer.
"Oh, I best get her then - she's in the study. Come on in, I'll tell her you're here." Spike says.
We then enter Twilight's home. Spike goes off to fetch Twilight.
"Hi Rainbow, Cloudchaser, and Storm. Spike tells me you want to ask us something?" Questions Twilight entering the room with Spike.
"That's correct, Twilight. As you know I've been have trouble with my memory, well it appears that Cloudchaser is also suffering from the same issue." I answer.
"Do you want me to use the memory spell for you both?" She questions.
"No thanks, that's not why we're here." I answer.
"Oh?" Questions Twilight.
"Cloudchaser and I have been having some weird dreams since the accident, she was also with me at the time. I believe that this isn't a coincidence and I was wondering if we could send a letter to Princess Luna asking if she could help us out." I say to Twilight.
"I don't think that would be a problem. Spike, prepare a letter." Twilight says.
Spike fetches a scroll and a quill.
"Ready, what would you like to send?" Questions Spike.
"Dear Princess Luna,
My apologies for this unexpected letter. My name is Storm Force, I'm writing via Twilight Sparkle asking if you can help me and another pony, Cloudchaser.
The other night Cloudchaser and I was performing our duties for Cloudsdale when something unexpected happened - there was a flash and an explosion. We both fell to the ground and ended up in hospital, we're doing fine apart from one thing we both seem to be suffering from. We appear to be having shared dreams, this started after the incident.
We're wondering if you can help find out why this is happening to us. We don't know what caused the explosion so we're hoping you might be able to help us by coming in to our dreams and see if you can figure out what's going on.
I look forward to your response.
Regards,
Storm Force and Cloudchaser." I quote to Spike.
"Anything else?" Spike questions.
"That's it." I answer.
"Okay, Spike. Send it." Twilight says.
Spike goes over the window and opens it and sends it on it's way with a green-flamed breath.
"Done." Says Spike.
"When do you think Princess Luna will reply?" I ask Twilight.
"I think she will answer as soon as she can." She answers.
"Right then, will you let me know when she replies?" I ask.
"Sure, no problem." Says Twilight.
"Okay then, I better be heading home. Lyra is expecting me. Thank you both for doing this for me." I say to Twilight and Spike.
"Any time. I'll see you all later." Twilight says.
Rainbow Dash, Cloudchaser, and I then leave Twilight's home.
"I better be heading back home myself." Rainbow Dash says while stretching her hooves out.
"Okay Rainbow. I'll see you tomorrow. Thanks for helping me out earlier." I say.
"No problem. See you tomorrow. See you, Cloudchaser." says Rainbow Dash.
"Bye." Says Cloudchaser.
"Thanks for the meal." Rainbow says.
"No problem, Rainbow." I say.
Rainbow Dash then zooms off towards Cloudsdale.
"Right then, I'll take you back home then I've got to go and see Time Turner." I say to Cloudchaser.
"That's okay, I'll be fine on my own." She says.
"Are you sure?" I question.
"Yes, I'm feeling much better now."
"That's good. If you have any more of these dreams let me know." I say.
"Of course. I'll pop by to see you in the morning." She says.
"Okay, see you later."
"Bye." Says Cloudchaser.
Cloudchaser then trots back towards her home.
Right. One last job for the night, I need to get that ring from Time Turner. I'll be needing it soon.
I then head over to Time Turner's home, when I arrive I knock on the door.
*KNOCK* *KNOCK* *KNOCK*
Huh. No answer. I take a look around and I don't see any of the lights on - I think he's out.
"Argh!" I shout in frustration.
I'll have to try again in the morning. I then head back to my own house.
"I'm home!" I say as I enter my home.
"There you are. Have you sorted things out?" Questions Lyra while sitting on the sofa.
"For now, yes. Just need to wait and see what Princess Luna says." I answer.
"When will that be?" Lyra questions.
"Not sure. But Twilight will let me know when she does." I answer.
"That's okay then." Says Lyra.
"Well, what a day - I'm knackered." I say as I head over to the sofa and sit next to her. We exchange a little nuzzle.
"You look like you've flown all over Equestria."
"Pretty much have done looking for Derpy. What a wild goose chase that was." I say.
"Did you find her?" Lyra questions.
"No. She hasn't been to Cloudsdale since the incident. I can't find her anywhere." I answer.
"Have you tried at Time Turner's?" She question.
"Yeah, just been there to ask Time Turner about the r..." I stop mid sentence realising was I was about to say.
"Huh?" Questions Lyra.
"Sorry, yeah - I've just been there but no-one is in." I say hoping she doesn't question me any more. I need to keep this a surprise.
"Nevermind." Says Lyra.
"I'll see if they are in the morning. *Yawn*" I said while stretching my wings out. I place one over Lyra and we start to cuddle. "Is Twister asleep?" I ask.
"Yes she is." Lyra replies.
"Good good." I say.
"How's your memory been today?" Questions Lyra.
"Not bad, still a little hazy in places - I was struggling a bit in Cloudsdale but Rainbow Dash helped me out. Oh! That reminds me, I know you've always wanted to see Cloudsdale and I've got an idea for how you can." I answered.
"Oh?"
"Twilight knows a spell which allows anypony to walk on clouds. I thought I could ask her to teach it to you."
"That's sounds great. Did you ask her while you was there?" She questions.
"Ah! No, I forgot. I'll ask her in the morning then after you've been with Bon Bon I'll take you up there." I answer.
"That would be wonderful." Says Lyra while smiling.
Mental note for tomorrow: -
1. Ask Twilight about the cloud walking spell for Lyra
2. Ensure everypony can make it on Hearts and Hooves day at the apple orchard - the main event!
Thinks that's everything.
Hmmm, going to have to squeeze in a lot tomorrow. Hopefully I can get it all done in the morning leaving the afternoon free with just Lyra and myself.
"What are you thinking about?" Questions Lyra as I drifted away for a moment.
"Oh, just thinking about tomorrow. You know the things that I can show you in Cloudsdale." I say.
"Come on, let's hit the hay." Say Lyra. That was a close one.
"Sure."
We both then head up to the bedroom and fall asleep together. Night-night everypony, see you in the morning.
"Okay, Derpy - coordinates entered for quantum jump. It's time to activate the quantum jump drive." Doctor Whooves says.
"Starting countdown. 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... 0 - activating drive!" Derpy shouts.
*FLASH*
"Did it work?" Doctor Whooves asks.
"Well, it didn't explode this time." Derpy replies.
"There was a flash but seems like nothing happened."
"We better take a look at the drive." Derpy says.
"I'll have a look." The Doctor says.
*BANG*
"Argh! What that the drive?" Derpy asks.
"No, we've hit something. I'm running a scan to see what it was... Oh."
"Oh? What is it?"
"We've hit some kind of wormhole, but we have also travelled to another dimension - it's still the same day, month, and year. So the drive works, I guess."
"Are we still in Ponyville?" Derpy asks.
"Running location scan... Ah, no. We're not in Ponyville."
"Then where are we?"
"Well, all I can tell is that Equestria doesn't exist. They are no landmarks which I recognise, neither does the equipment."
"What should we go?"
"Explore of course, let's have a look."
Doctor Whooves and Derpy then step out of the Tardis and look around.
"Well, we're in a forest. Hard to tell where we are at this point. Derpy, fly up and see if you can see anything." The Doctor says.
"Sure." Derpy replies.
Derpy then starts flying upwards above the trees and takes a look at where they could possibly be.
"What do you see?" Doctor Whooves asks.
"Lots of trees, this forest is huge. In the distance I see some kind of castle." Derpy replies.
"Let's head to the castle then, perhaps we can gather more information. I'll turn on the stealth on the Tardis, no-one should find it here."
"I see someone coming!" Derpy shouts.
"Who is it?" The Doctor asks.
"It looks like Knight riding on a horse."
"A horse, you mean like us?"
"No, different perhaps more feral."
"We better hide, quick into those bushes!"
Doctor Whooves and Derpy then dive into the bushes trying not to be seen. The Knight gets closer and then stops close by to where the Tardis is cloaked.
"I could have sworn I saw something." I say. I dismount from my steed and take a look around to see if any stands out.
*RUSTLE*
I turn around and draw my sword. "Who's hiding in the bushes? Show yourself!" I shout.
"You had to move didn't you Derpy?"
"Sorry."
Doctor Whooves and Derpy then reveal themselves from the bushes.
"We don't mean you any harm." The Doctor says.
"What on earth? A talking pony!" I shout.
"My name is..."
"Doctor Whooves, also known as Time Turner." I interrupt.
"How do you know my name?" The Doctor asks looking puzzled.
"I'm... I'm not sure." I answered.
"What's your name?" The Doctor asks.
"I am Sir Daniel of Camerlot." I reply.
"Camerlot? Did you say Camerlot?" Asks the Doctor.
"Indeed I did." I replied.
"Sounds almost like Canterlot, wonder if it's somehow related?"
"Canterlot? That sounds familiar." I say.
"Do you know why it sounds familiar?" The Doctors asks me.
"No I don't, something strange seems to be going on. It feels like I don't belong here seems almost like a dream but it's far more real." I answer.
"I think I know why but I need more evidence to backup my theory." The Doctor says.
"Would you like to share your theory?" I ask.
"At this point I don't want to say anything. Derpy, we better head back." Says the Doctor.
"Back? Back where? What about me?" I ask.
"Sorry, I can't tell you where we're from. But I will be back later if my theory proves correct. Derpy, now!"
Doctor Whooves and Derpy then start running from the bush and start running round a nearby tree, I follow them.
"Ah-ha! Got you now!" I shout.
I take a look around the tree and they're gone. Where have they gone? There's no way they could have disappeared. I start to search the bushes nearby and look up at the tree in-case they climbed them, no sign of them. I mount my steed and continue on to Camerlot.
"He's gone." Derpy says.
"Okay, let's head back to Ponyville first." The Doctor says.
"First?" Questions Derpy.
"Yes, we'll need a few supplies before head off to the next place."
"Where's that?"
"Another dimension, Derpy. I need to find out more about what happened. That was only one dimension they will be many more where we need to gather evidence."
"Okay." Derpy replies.
"Activate the quantum jump drive, we're heading back." The Doctor says.
"Co-ordinates entered, starting countdown. 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... 0 - activating drive!"
*FLASH*