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// Old Friends 
// Story: Settling in 
// by Honest Wisdom 
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I lift him onto my back and run over to the table in the center of the room. My wing shoots out and knocks everything off. I set the Gryphon on the table and listen to his ragged breathing. He was alive but close to death. He knew who I was. or at least he thought he did. Why? And who was he? Did he know my parents? Did my parents live in this world? If they did, why?

I turn on Discord. "Do you know any Healing spells?"

"Of course I do!" he pushes me aside and snaps his fingers over the Old Gryphon. Nothing happens. "That's odd." He snaps his fingers again and still nothing happens.

I growl. "Fine!" I push him aside with my wing. "I'll do it myself!" I place a claw against his chest. Alzati fratello e sentire di nuovo il vento! Electricity crackled in the air and wind blew open the windows. My wings snap open and I feel like my eyes were on fire. There was a crack and I was sent flying back into the Bookshelf.





I stared at the tiny Rabbit in my claws. It's wounded, my instincts are telling me to eat it but my heart tells me to help it. I look up at my teacher. He nods encouragingly. I gulp and look back at the rabbit. it's eyes are wide in fear and it's ears fall down next to his head. I open my mouth to eat him but stop. I'm positive that rabbits developed their cuteness to ward off predators.

I tuck the rabbit against my chest and bolt towards the large building. My mentor blinks in confusion than comes after me. I dive behind a rock and cradle the rabbit in my claws and wish that I hadn't hurt it. i wished that the rabbit was whole and healthy. I feel a sudden charge run through me and the Rabbit in my Claws hops away, my wish fulfilled. The Rabbit looks back at me. I shoo him away and he disappears into a bush.

I beam, content with my good deed. There's a dull thud behind me. "I hope that wasn't your dinner."

I turn and look at the massive Gryphon standing over me. I trace circles in the dirt. "Sorry dad. I couldn't do it. It was so cute."

He sighs. "Did you use your magic?"

"I didn't mean to! I swear." I fade out "It just happens."

"If anyone found out about your magic do you know what they'll do to us! To you!" He shuddered. He regained his composure and placed a massive wing over me. "Healing magic. A strange power for a Gryphon to have."

"Why do all the Mages go away?" My father stiffened at the question. I held back tears. "Why don't the Warlords like Gryphons like me? Is there something wrong with me?"

He frowned. "Don't think like that." He pulled himself up into a regal position, worthy of a Warlord. "You are my kin, one of the most powerful Gryphons in the Empire. Never let anyone view you as any less than they are."





I shot up and look around. I was in a fairly comfortable bed. not a hospital room as I expected. I opened my wings, other than some stiffness there was no pain. I head down the stairs and spot the Gryphon whose life I saved chatting with Twilight merrily. "It's such a relief to speak freely about the Arcane arts without fear of persecution."

Twilight beamed. "I didn't even know Gryphons could use magic! I've never read anything about it before and Celestia has never mentioned anything about it before either." She tapped her chin with a hoof. "Do you mind if I pick your brain?"

"Too late." the Pair turn to look at me. "I already called it." I approach the Gryphon and realize I'm almost twice his size. "Who am I?"

He seems surprised by the question. "You are Honest Wisdom, Daughter of Silvertail and Timid of the GoldenWing Clan. You disappeared thirteen years ago when you were frightened and used a teleportation spell to escape. I was your mentor, you've always had trouble controlling your magic."

I keep a stern look on my face. "Why are you here?"

"You never finished your training." We both held our ground for a few moments. I flung my arms Around his neck and sob. He puts his claws around me awkwardly. "There, there."