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// Chapter 2: Time to Recover 
// Story: Half Minute Horses 
// by Thunderbug80 
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Chapter 2
Time to Recover
World Destroyed: 1 Time





Dying was actually pretty painful.

Twilight had always had a sense of curiosity when it came to the knowledge of what actually occurs when one's life has come to an end. There were plenty of books that outlined various theories, but there was nothing quite like experiencing it for yourself, and as she slowly opened her eyes and tried to move her aching body, she understood then that it was something she really didn't want to have to go through again.

"Welcome back, Twilight Sparkle."

Twilight carefully raised her head at the sound of Princess Luna's voice. What she saw didn't make any sense. She was back home in her library, safely tucked into her bed. Near the foot of the bed, Luna sat watching her expectantly.

"Wait," Twilight said. She glanced around the room and noticed Spike still sleeping peacefully. "Was that all a dream just a moment ago?" she asked. It was the only logical explanation, and Luna was known to visit ponies in their dreams from time to time.

"No," Luna intoned. "My sister and I have turned back time to the moment when I first appeared in your bedroom."

"You can do that?"

"We can," Luna said. "It requires an enormous amount of energy and concentration, and could prove disastrous if extreme caution is not used."

Twilight had used a time travel spell in the past, but it had its limits. She had also learned of the many dangers of trying to manipulate the past, so the situation had to be pretty serious if the princesses were relying on this kind of solution. She was pondering this when her eyes widened suddenly.

"He's casting it again, isn't he?" she asked.

"Indeed."

"Time left?"

"Six seconds."

Twilight breathed in slowly and sighed. "Well, then," she said. A moment later, the world disappeared in a searing flash of light.