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// A Research Journal of a Madpony Pt. II 
// Story: Enter Nurse Luna! 
// by Foxy Kimchi 
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An excerpt from Foxe Yi Kimchi's research journal.

There are rumors spreading throughout Canterlot this morning as Her Majesty Princess Celestia did not appear at court this morning.  The rumors vary from a hostile takeover of Her Majesty Princess Luna (which really makes absolutely no sense as the sun is in the sky and is also extremely disrespectful to Princess Luna.  She has paid her dues and is a beloved Princess whom I would trust with my life.  Really, the notion of any hostile takeover is rather silly as there are no fires or smoke anywhere.  It is stupid to believe in such silly rumors as these, that is why I am a scientist.) to Twilight Sparkle messing up a spell (again such a thing would most likely cause chaos.  Since the sky's not falling the rumor is most likely false too).  However, I did hear a something between the guards that Princess Celestia is sick.

Oh what a lucky break if this is true!  OmygoshOmygoshOmygoshOmygoshOmygosh!  There is a chance that I can collect a sample and study an alicorn disease!  What luck!  What fortune!  I can FINALLY BEAT TWILIGHT—

I mean what terrible and unfathomable tragedy that has befallen the land!  Our shining sun has fallen ill!  What a terrible curse!  I must collect a sample so that I can save our beloved Princess of the Sun and cure her of her terrible disease!

But how would a lowly microbiologist with no connections to the palace collect a sample from one of the Princess themselves?  Is it possible that this is the same disease that was mentioned in the stories that I heard.  If it is, then maybe there is a chance I can collect one.  If I manage to get hold of a discarded tissue than maybe I can culture the pathogen in lab.  It would be so much better if I could get a cheek swab or blood work.  Oh how would I do anything for such a sample!  I would let the Princess herself spit in my face so I can get it!  Provided of course that she would spit in a sterile petri dish or bag.  Such a small payment for science.

Anyway, maybe if I can get in the palace I can dig around in the trash.  Maybe I can ask a palace staff to get one for me?  Maybe, just maybe, I can ask Princess Luna herself to help me!  Oh I would beg and grovel at her hooves to let me get a sample!

I must plan!  Maybe I can get into the palace and ask around!  Maybe there is a chance for science!!!  I am so excited I can barely contain myself.  This could be it, my one shot to greatness.  I can finally get that publication I so desperately want help Princess with her illness of course!

I must investigate this rumor.  If it is true,I must gather my things and prepare a plan, as science awaits us!

For science!

Foxe Yi Kimchi