Chapter 5
"Okay, here goes nothin'!"
Pop!
"Oh no, Inkwell can you understand me?"
"Mew."
Wait, why did I just say 'mew'? And when did Twilight get so big? He then looked himself over, he was jet black, had a longer tail, and paws. She turned me into a cat. Somehow, he wasn't fazed by what was going on, he knew that he could be worse things, but still, he didn't exactly like cats all that much.
"Mew?"
"Hang on, let me see if I can't at least give you back the ability to speak Equine until I figure out how to turn you back. You were only supposed to grow whiskers but I guess I over-cast the spell." Her horn glowed again and Inkwell felt her magic grab hold of his body. Her horn stopped glowing after a moment and Inkwell could feel a slight tingling in his throat.
"Okay, that should have worked, do you feel alright?"
"Well other than being turned into a cat and having the sudden urge to play with yarn, I feel fine."
"Oh good, at least that spell worked. SPIKE!" The purple dragon appeared a few moments after being called and took notice of the cat almost immediately. "Awww, look at the cute little kitty. What's your name little guy?"
"Inkwell."
"Gah! When did you turn into a cat?"
"Spike, focus. I need you do go downstairs and find me a book that can help me fix this."
"Oh, sure thing Twilight." The small reptile disappeared back down the stairs he had come from and began looking for the right book.
"I'm so sorry about this Inkwell," then turning to look at him, "I know you probab- what are you doing?"
"Um..." He had been cleaning himself and was now completely embarrassed. He hadn't actually though about doing it, he just started.
"I guess you gained the cat's instincts when I morphed you along with the physical appearance." She giggled a little, but stopped abruptly when a thought struck her. "What if I can't find the right spell to change you back! I'll have to start buying fish. I don't even know where to buy fish, Fluttershy might have some but even if she does she'll want to know why I need it..."
"Twilight."
"and then I'll have to tell her that I turned my newest employee into a cat..."
"Twilight."
"and then she'll want to see you and take care of you herself! Oh and what about Pinkie's party tomorrow, you can't miss her party again..."
"Twilight!"
"and- oh, heh, sorry."
"Look, if you don't find the spell then I'll just make public appearances as a cat until you do. Also, since you brought up fish, I just got really hungry. So why don't we go see this Fluttershy character you mentioned in your rant and get some fish, okay?"
"I- okay." Just then a knock could be heard at the door and Spike could be heard answering it.
"Hey Fluttershy, how can I help you?"
"Oh um, hey Spike, is Twilight here? If she isn't that's okay though, I'll just come back tomorrow."
"Nah, she's here. Go on upstairs."
"Oh, okay. Thank you Spike." Hoofsteps could be heard on the stairs, signaling the pony's approach.
"Who's that?"
"The pony we were just discussing, Fluttershy. Fair warning, she might tackle you when she notices you."
"Um... okay?"
"Her special talent is taking care of animals."
"Ah." The hoofsteps were very loud and close now, meaning that Fluttershy was at the top of the stairs just outside the room.
"Twilight, I was wondering if you could, I mean, if you don't mind that is, I need your help to-" Her eyes grew to the size of dinner plates at the sight of the cat in the room. "Oh look at the little kitty! You're a cute little kitty, yes you are, yes you are. What's your name little guy?" She had indeed tackled him, and was now softly petting his head.
"My name is Inkwell, now could you please let go of me?"
"Eep!" She jumped behind the nearby telescope and cowered in fear at the sound of Inkwell's voice.
"What did I say?"
"I think it might be the fact that you 'said' anything at all. Fluttershy is a very timid pony." Then she spoke to the butter-yellow pegasus in question, "Fluttershy, don't worry, this is my new employee, Inkwell. I accidentally turned him into a cat. You can come out, he won't hurt you."
"O-okay, if you say so."
"So what did you need Fluttershy?"
"Oh, um, well, I was wondering if you could come and help me with the animals today. I have a bird that just broke his wing and needs a lot of my attention, so I'm a little to busy to feed all the animals alone."
"I'd love to come help you Fluttershy. In fact, me and Inkwell were just talking about coming see you for some fish. Right Inkwell?" She then turned her head to look at him,"SERIOUSLY?!"
"Sorry." He had been cleaning himself again, this time in a very exposed position.
"Um, can we go now? I really should get back to my house to take care of that poor little bird."
"Of course Fluttershy, just give me a moment to close up the library."
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They were on the road to Fluttershy's cottage when a sound could be heard off to their left.
BOOM!
Afterward a rainbow shout above their heads and turned back toward them, all the while slowing down.
"What the heck was that?" Inkwell was completely confused as to what in Equestria that was.
"That," said Twilight, "was Rainbow Dash. The only pegasus to be able to pull of a Sonic Rainboom, which was the boom you heard."
"I'm also a future Wonderbolt, and... hey, who were you talking to Twilight? Everypony here already knows who I am."
"She was talking to me." Rainbow Dash had a look of shock and confusion on her face at seeing the 'cat' speak.
"Um..." She scratched the back of her head and looked to Twilight for an explanation.
"This is Inkwell, he's my new employee at the library. I accidentally turned him into a cat. Spike is back at the library looking for the right spell to change him back."
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"Rarity, my darling, my love! Will you marry me?" Spike was kneeling in front of a picture of Rarity, which was part of his secret shrine, holding up a makeshift ring.
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"Oh, so where are you guys going?"
"We were going to my house, Twilight was going to help me feed the animals because I'm busy with a bird who has a broken wing."
"That and I need some fish." Inkwell's stomach growled in conformation of his statement.
"Well you guys have fun, I've got more practice to do. Oh and Twilight, would it be alright if I stop by later today and pick up the next Daring Do book? I just can't seem to put those things down."
"Sure thing Rainbow, I might be a while at Fluttershy's so if I'm not there then Spike will take care of it."
"Thanks Twilight." Then as she flew away, her voice fading into the distance, "See you guys later!"
"Well Fluttershy, shall we continue on?"
"O-of course." They started walking again, but suddenly Twilight stopped.
"Wait, I have a better idea than walking all the way there. I'll just teleport us! I still need to do a bit more practicing for today anyhow."
"Um Twilight?" Inkwell spoke up, "I'm not so sure that's a good idea, I- are you listening? Twilight! No don't-" Inkwell's sentence was cut short by Twilight's teleportation spell.
Author's Note: Yes this chapter is a little shorter than my other ones, and yes I just put in a horribly cruel cliffhanger, but I hope you guys liked it regardless. Been doing a ton of stuff lately, so that's why this one took me so long (plus my horrible knack for procrastination.)
With hopes his life will be spared
Duvagr007