The art of magic
It was early in the morning and still dark outside, Gia was reading more of Twilight’s books using the light of a small orb of light so that Gia could read, she could hear Spike snoring in the background. Twilight woke up to the sound of her pet owl flying thru the window. Twilight walked down stairs to investigate where the light was coming from down stairs. She saw Gia read one of her books, but she was still half asleep. Gia looked up, to see if Twilight needed anything. Gia’s tail flicked around the air, Twilight looked up and saw the small orb of light above Gia’s head.
“Say Gia, what is that small bit of light? Did you make it with your magic?” asked Twilight still looking at it. Gia looked up at the light above her, her ears shot towards Spike snoring.
“This is a mage light, or that’s what we magic users call it where I come from. Yes Twilight I made it.” Replied Gia reading her book, Twilight just kept looking at the light.
“So what are you reading there Gia?” asked Twilight trying not to fall asleep. Gia sat the book on the nearby table; she sighed deeply and looked for at Twilight.
“I was reading the third book of Daring Do; I have to say it is a very good read. About an hour ago I finished the second book, It just had me on the edge of my seat.” Replied Gia watching her voice so she did not wake Spike up, Twilight rubbed her eyes and she snapped awake. Somehow talking about books got Twilight out of her drowzeeness spell. The two of talked about Darning Do and the first two books. When Spike got out of bed, he walked down stairs like a zombie. The morning birds sung their songs, Gia stood up and stretched, the mage light went out and Twilight wanted to learn more about her friend and her kind. Gia’s ears pointed towards the door, and a knock was herd. Twilight opened the door with magic, and a pale pink unicorn named Sea Swirl, she was here to pick up a book about sea life. Twilight did not give out her books very often, but she let other ponies borrow them, if they really wanted to read a book like Rainbow Dash and Darning Do, also if they wanted to learn about a topic that they loved. Spike was eating some gem stones and Gia was eating some fish. Twilight talked to Sea Swirl for a little bit, when Sea Swirl left, Twilight joined her friends at the table to eat. After breakfast Gia went back to reading Darning Do, Twilight did some homework that Princess Celestia had given her, Spike started to do his chores around the library. When Gia and Twilight where done, they headed out to go hang out with Rarity.
“Gia, can you tell me about magic from your homeland?” asked Twilight shutting the door be hide them.
“You see Twilight, there are many Anthromals that know the art of magic, but they are mostly foxes. I only know the mage light spell, and some healing spells.” Replied Gia has she looked at her paw.
“What kind of magic do foxes know?” asked Twilight again; Gai just laughed a little bit inside.
“There are three types of foxes, one type of foxes can create their own fire called foxfire, and another type fox can transform themselves into all most anything, and can use random objects into weapons, this is known as fox magic. The last type can use both foxfire and magic. Other Anthromals like me can perform many different arts of magic.” Replied Gia, Twilight’s eyes grew bigger.
“Gia how can you tell if a fox transformed into something else?” asked Twilight looking at Gia, she just looked back and smiled.
“When a fox transforms into let’s say a pony, one of their features stays after they have transformed. Sometimes it’s their ears, or their tail, but something all ways gives it away. I know two foxes back home, maybe someday you will meet them.” Said Gia has she walked towards Rarity’s house. Twilight just smiled, and walked after Gia. The two of them stopped at the market place to get some things for Rarity. They walked over to that sold fabric and got some silk for Rarity, they turned around to see Zecora shopping to, and she did not see Twilight and Gia yet, so they went off to Rarity’s house. When they got to Rarity’s the door was opened so they let themselves in, Rarity was up stairs working on something. When Rarity was done she came down stairs, to see her friends waiting for her.
“So Rarity what were you making up stairs?” asked Twilight, Gia gave over the silk that Rarity asked for, and Rarity gave Twilight some money.
“I was working on something for Gia that she could wear to the Gala.” Replied Rarity looking at the silk, Gia just put a paw on the back of her head.
“I hope you know, you didn’t have to do this.” Said Gia not knowing how to react, Rarity and Twilight just looked at each other and laughing, they stopped when Gia growled at them.
“Gia, I making this outfit because, I want you to have something nice to wear at the Gala. So I hope you like it, when it’s done.” Said Rarity smiling at Gai, Twilight just looked at her two friends.
Vinyl, Octavia, and Alex sat down to eat a late breakfast, well talking about things that need to be done for the rave that weekend, as well as Alex performing at the Grand Gala. Vinyl and Octavia where eating their oats and Alex had his dried meat.
“So Alex what musical interments do you play?” asked Octavia as she sipped some tea, Alex smiled a little bit.
“I can play the electric villain.” Replied Alex swallowing some meat, Vinyl like that Alex plays the electric villain, and not just a normal villain. Octavia just took another sip of tea.
“So do you play anything else Alex?” asked Vinyl as she was thinking of some music ideas that Alex and her could do.
“I can play the cello and I can sing to, I know that is not a musical interment, but I’m learning how to piano.” Replied Alex as he took a bite of meat, Octavia was now very impressed with Alex music talent, and Vinyl came up with a great idea for all three of them to perform together in Canterlot.
“Say Alex, Tavi. I have great idea; we can put all our great talent together, and perform in Canterlot. Tavi if you would play electric cello, and Alex play the electric villain, and I could use my DJ table, to mix my style with both of yours and we make something really epic.” Said Vinyl has grabbed both Octavia and Alex with her hooves bringing them together.
“Vinyl that is a good idea, but I love my cello. I must say we should do this, maybe after your rave and before the Gala, if we are ready.” Replied Octavia as she took yet another sip of tea. Alex gave some idea, to the words that Vinyl have spoken and came up with his idea.
“I like this idea of yours Vinyl, but I must say this one thing about this great idea. We should use this great idea to raise money to give to others in need, as well to make all three of us, show all of Canterlot, what we can create with our talent.” Said Alex putting a paw to his chin.
Rarity, and Twilight were talking about what they were going to do at the Gala this year, Gia just looked at all of Rarity’s dresses that she had made, she looked over at the design for her Rarity had laying out on the table, Gia smiled at the design and walked over to Twilight and Rarity. Twilight was telling Rarity about her morning. Rarity looked over at Gia to see what she was up to.
“Gia what are you doing?” asked Rarity has she walked over to Gia, Twilight looked over at her two friends.
“Just looking at your work, I have to say, you are very good at what you do.” Replied Gia looking at one of the dresses, Rarity was glad to hear that Gia liked her work.
“I’m glad you like it, you will soon have one yourself. Now Twilight, Gia I must be off. I’m going to Canterlot for a few days.” Said Rarity taking a deep breath, so Gia and Twilight left to go to Ponyville’s magic library, Gia liked walking around town seeing every pony. Some of the ponies in town where still sacred of Gia, and others liked to see a new face. Gia could see Rainbow Dash doing her job with the weather, it seemed like it was going to rain this afternoon. Twilight was humming a song to herself, Gia looked over at Twilight.
“Say Twilight what are you humming there?” asked Gia flicking her ears and tail, Twilight looked over at Gia.
“Well it was a song that I sang when I came to Ponyville two years ago, it is called winter wrap up. Say Gia how does your home land clean up winter?” Asked Twilight looking at Gia, she was not sure that Gia has ever cleaned up winter.
“You see, in my home land we don’t raise a paw to end winter, it just stops being winter and spring just comes on its own.” Replied Gia as she walked on, Twilight was surprised about what Gia just said, then again Gia and her come from very different lands. Twilight and Gia ran into Applejack and Neko who were on their way to get Applebloom and Babs.
“Hay brother, how you doing?!” asked Gia running towards Neko, Applejack and Twilight smiled at the two siblings. Gia gave Neko a hug, but Neko just took a deep breath and hugged his sister.
“Hay there Applejack, are you two dating yet?” asked Twilight as she and Applejack looked at Neko. Applejack just blushed a little bit.
“Yes Twilight, we are dating. Also my big brother is not sure how to react, but he wants me to be happy, and Granny Smith thinks I’m pulling her leg. Applebloom does not know yet, but I think she has some kind of idea.” Replied Applejack still blushing, Neko kissed his sister’s forehead, and walked over to Twilight and Applejack. Gia and Twilight talked to AJ and Neko for a little bit, till they had to go.
“So my brother is dating your friend, this could be the thing my brother needs.” Said Gia flicking her tail, Twilight looked at her friend.
“So Gia, how do you feel about that your brother having a pony as his mate?” Asked Twilight kicking the ground with a hoof, unsure of Gia’s answer.
“Well, Twilight I must say it is a little weird, but then again it is what my brother wants. Also Twilight he is most likely to become a pony, if he wants them to be truly happy.” Replied Gia as looked at the direction that AJ and Neko walked way.