//------------------------------// // The Precipice of Change // Story: Guardian of Equestria // by twilightrusstle //------------------------------// Chapter 2 Twilight Sparkle awoke from her dream in a cold sweat, as she had for the past couple nights. It was the same dream again and again. Two strange two-legged creatures fighting. One looked noble and heroic, the other was evil, very evil. She threw of the covers and walked slowly downstairs to the kitchen of her library tree house. She entered the kitchen and used her magic to fill a teapot with some water. She sighed, "I just need a warm drink, that's all", she lit a burner and set the teapot on it. She then went to retrieve a teabag. Honey oats and apples, her favorite. She placed the bag into the pot and sat down by the table. She thought about her dreams. What did they mean? Are they random or not? Twilight then used her magic to pull over her quill and a piece of paper. She then began to write and read aloud, "Dear Princess Celestia, the past few nights, I have been having these strange dreams. Same dream every time. I have been unable to get a good nights sleep since the dreams started. I would like to talk to you and/or Princess Luna about them. I don't what to do, and I'm starting to get scared. Please help me. From your student, Twilight Sparkle". Twilight finished and sealed the letter. She placed it on the table. "I'll have Spike send this in the morning", she said. She then yawned, the teapot then began to whistle. Twilight took it of the burner and poured herself a cup. She sipped her tea in silence, and when she was done, she went back upstairs to her room. She hopped back into bed and pulled up the covers, she slowly but surely began to fall asleep. **************************** Twilight awoke in the morning to the sound of banging on her door, and a familiar voice followed. "TWILIGHT!!!! WAKE UP SLEEPY HEAD!!!" Pinkie Pie's energetic voice came through the door, "TODAY'S THE DAY!!" Twilight's eyes shot open, how could she forget, it was Rainbow Dash's homecoming from the Wonderbolt Academy. She quickly jumped out of bed and rushed downstairs to the door. She turned the nob and opened it. Pinkie burst in with the biggest smile on her face. "OHMYGOSH OHMYGOSH OHMYGOSH!!!" She yelled happily, " TODAY'S THE DAY, TODAY's THE DAYYYY!!!". Twilight smiled, "Yes, I'm very excited to see Dash too", she said, "I just need to get ready and gather a couple things and then we will be off". Pinkie bounced around the room, "Okie dokie lokie", she said, "I'll just wait outside". Pinkie then proceeded to bounce out the door. Twilight only laughed. "Oh Pinkie", Twilight said. She then turned to go into the kitchen. She began to gather the item she had prepared for today. "Napkins, check. Plates, check. Cups, check". She continued through her list until she was satisfied with everything. "All set to go Twi?" asked a voice from behind her. Twilight turned to see Spike in the doorway. "Yep, all set", she replied, "But before we go can you send that letter on the table to the Princess?" Spike looked at the letter, and grabbed it of the table. "Sure thing Twilight" he said. He took in a huge breath and blew out a flame engulfing the letter. The smoke cloud wisked out the window and went on its way. Twilight smiled, "Thanks Spike", she noogied him with her hoof. "Anytime", he said cheerfully. He turned and headed towards the front door. Twilight look out the window the letter had just gone, I hope you can help me she thought to herself. She then turned and walked out the front door. Unknowing that just outside Ponyville, on the edge of the Everfree forest. A strange distortion had opened about four feet in the air, and out of it, came a strange creature. ********************** Twilight and Spike made their way to Ponyville square, many ponies were already there anxiously awaiting for Rainbow Dash. "Wow" Spike exclaimed, "This is quite the turnout". "Well considering that we may be meeting the very next Wonderbolt". Twilight said, "I'm not surprised that a lot of ponies are here". "Look!" Spike exclaimed, "There's Applejack and Rarity". Twilight looked to where Spike was pointing, she saw AJ and Rarity standing together. She also noticed that Spike was standing a little straighter. Oh Spike, he's so lovestruck for Rarity, she chuckled to herself. Applejack turned to noticed Twilight and Spike, she waved to them, "Howdy you two!!" "Hey girls", Twilight replied. Rarity turned to them, she was wearing a Wonderbolt themed outfit. A blue summer dress with yellow lightning bolts, That's very modest even for her, Twilight thought to herself. "Why Twilight darling", Rarity said, "We were wondering when you would show up". She winked at Spike, he blushed "Hi Rarity", was all Spike got out. Twilight only smiled. She looked around, someone was missing. "Has anyone seen Fluttershy?", she asked. Applejack shook her head, "She tol me she ain't comin", she said, "she foun a fox that was hurtin bad". "Oh that's a shame", Twilight replied, "Dash really wanted us all to be here." "Don't fret non Twi, ah heard RD is gonna be here soon", Applejack said, "and knowing her she is prolly gonna make a big-" she was cut of by the sound of flying overhead. Everypony looked up to see a Pegasus formation, and leading it was none other than Rainbow Dash. At that moment, there was a fanfare of music and everypony turned to see Pinkie Pie shooting Confetti into the sky, the crowd cheered. **********Moments before*********** The burning sensation came hard at Russ, he clenched hard felt as every single atom in is body was breaking apart, he waited for the end, it only got worse and worse, until he could hold it in no more "AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!", he cried as the pain seered through his body until it became to much and he passed out. Not to far away three young fillies heard the cry, they all stopped to see where it came from. "What was that!", Sweetiebell exclaimed,"it sounded like somepony was in trouble". Applebloom scanned around the area, "It sounded like it came from thata way", she said pointing to Everfree Forest Scootaloo stopped, she wanted to get back to Ponyville to see Rainbow Dash's return home, but she heard the cry. As much as she wanted to she RD, she knew it was the right thing to do. "Okay", she sighed, "But let's do this fast". Applebloom was excited, "We could get life-saving cutie marks from this!", she said, "CUTIE MARK CRUSADERS AWAY!!". All three fillies hoof bumped, then headed to the Everfree Forest, not knowing they were being followed. ************************** Everypony surrounded Rainbow Dash as she landed, she stood proud with a smile on her face, and sporting her new Wonderbolts uniform. Twilight and the others pushed through the crowd to get to her. "Rainbow Dash over here!!", Twilight shouted. Rainbow looked over to see her friends. She jumped into the air and landed next to them. She was so excited to see them, she then tackled them. "Ooohhhhhh, I miss you guys so much!", she said. The group embraced, although Rarity stuggled to get free. "Oh my brand new dress", she flustered, she broke the group hug, " Your getting it all dirty!". The others simply laughed. "Oh Rainbow Dash, a Wonderbolt you are", Pinkie began to sing, everyone laughed more. "C'mon y'all" AJ said, "Let's get something to eat" everyone agreed. They began to make their way through the crowd, Rainbow Dash giving high five and other various forms of recognition to her new fans. They got to the local cafe that Twilight had made reservations for, The Frolicing Filly, all 5 mares sat down and began to order. Rainbow Dash began to tell them all about her training and some of the highlights. "Oh there was this one time" , she said, "One of our instructors, bet us all to try and beat his record at the confidence course. So of course I-", She was cut of by the surprisingly loud entrance of a pink haired mare, looking very distressed "Hey Fluttershy", Twilight said, noticing her friends look, " What going on, I thought you had to take care of a fox?" Fluttershy gasped a few breathes then was able to cough out "Sweetie Bell *gasp* Apple Bloom *gasp* Scootaloo *gasp* big trouble *gasp* near my house" , not more than a second after she finished, Applejack and Rarity where out the door soon followed by the others, with Fluttershy trailing behind.