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// Act 2 chapter 3 
// Story: Diamonds are a girl's worst enemy 
// by Rarity Belle 
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	Seconds turned into long and lasting minutes, which on their own turn almost became an hour. All long before Twilight finally rose her head back up from the book. She would have looked over to her friend with a smile. “I don’t know how you have managed to find this beauty in the library of the princesses, as the magic here goes further back than any of them. This book is written in the ancient times themselves, just after the merging of the kingdoms to form Equestria, I dare to say,” said Twilight with a smile before she gave the book back to her friend.

        “Well, the castle itself is quite ancient too, as you know, so who knows how it ended up there? But did you found anything interesting, if I may so bold to ask?” Rarity’s curiosity was burning ever so deep and vividly within her. She wanted to know what Twilight had discovered upon the matter that was haunting her, yet the mare knew she had to take her time. Time and patience were always two things that she placed high within her being for whatever reason.

        “That is more than true indeed, Rarity, the castle is almost as old as the princesses are. Perhaps they got the book as a gift from an old friend,” the other unicorn replied to her. After which she managed to crack a smile. “As for your question, I haven’t really discovered anything that can be classified as something terribly dangerous. Although the book itself is written in ancient tomes and language. Few know the tongue of the three races combined. That is why it took me so long.”

        “All fine and such, Twilight, but what are they about, what do they cause, what is their effect?” asked Rarity almost hesitantly. She wanted to know whether or not it was a ticking time bomb that she would be taking back into her home. Not to mention the sheer fact about her own tome that kept on lingering deep inside of her mind.

        “From the looks of it, it is a book that speaks about the creation of many things. Spells that can be used together with a master of the crystalline arts to make the most wonderful things. Weapons of decoration, armor sets unlike anything seen before, dresses for the highest ponies of society. It’s a building book, a learning guide for those who want to take their art to another level then shooting shard of crystal at the enemy,” explained Twilight calmly.

        It was a major and massive relief for Rarity to hear that the book didn’t contain the dangers that she thought that it would be possessing. It still left her own personal matter wide open though. A little something she still had to fall back upon, weren't it for the fact that she was being interrupted by some sounds that came from the upper floor.

        “Oh yes, I think I forgot to tell you but,” began Twilight again. That was just before they were both interrupted by the sounds of something rushing down the stairs. Before either of the mares even knew it, there was third pony in the room. One who had jumped next to Rarity and began to snuggle up against her.

        The situation was unusual to say the least but not uncomfortable. The pink and white mane of the pony gave away just who it happens to be that had ‘attacked’ Rarity. She calmly wrapped one of her forelegs around the pony and smiled lovingly. “Hello Sweetie.”

        “Hey sis!” Sweetie exclaimed in happiness before she snuggled up even more. “You’re back! You told me you would come and here you are.”

        “Hmhmhm, Sweetie my dear, I do always come back remember,” replied Rarity before she gave a small kiss on top of her little sister’s head.

        “I, should have kinda warned you, Rarity, she has been waiting every single day for your return actually,” apologized Twilight before she rubbed a hoof to the back of her head. After that she almost let out an embarrassed squee.

        “It doesn't matter, Twilight, I hope she had been a good little filly to you though. Have you been one, Sweetie?” Rarity then asked almost in a serious tone towards her little sister. The filly looked up and into the eyes of the older mare before she formed a smile.

        “I have been! Honestly!”

        It took Rarity a couple seconds of looking straight into the eyes before her own lips curled up into a smile. She then gave a single nod with her eyes closed. What followed a giggle that from her and she pulled her sister a bit closer. “I believe you, Sweetie. But could you leave me and aunt Twilight alone for just a bit more time, we have some things to discuss with one another. Go and pack your bags, then I shall bring you home afterward and tell you about my adventures.”

        The face of sweetie suddenly lit up in utmost delight. She wanted to hear about every single trip that her sister made. Rarity could tell it in a way that she would have been there during everything. It was perhaps a little hidden secret about the mare, the fact that she was a great story teller. A secret that not many ponies seemed to know or expect from a lady like her.

        Within seconds and without a word had the filly removed herself out of the hold of the mare and rushed back up the stairs. All with a speed that actually left the other mares staring at the thin air for a second and then to one another.

        “Do you..?” Twilight began before Rarity’s mouth opened up to interrupt her.

        “I gave up a long time ago.”

        “Ah.”

         And so the silence fell between the two mares. They tried to recollect their mind on the subject that they had spoken about before. All of the facts and figures needed to be placed straight in their minds before they would continue doing anything.

        “So basically what the book does, according to your words, is being a guide for smiths who want to use their magic for a profession instead of just blunt force in the army? Correct me if I’m wrong here though,” Rarity then asked. She couldn't really believe that it would have been something that simple or easy for that matter.

        “That it indeed seems to appear in my eyes. Mind that I am not an expert in the language of the three ancient races so some words might not have been translated in my mind correctly. Though with the surrounding words, I’m pretty certain it is safe to say that it indeed a smiting guide,” answered Twilight in all of her honesty.

        That was a major relief for Rarity. She knew that there wasn't much she needed to fear about the book anymore. That was with the exception of one little fact, of course. The fact that the tune of her song still lingered somewhere deep inside of her mind. That was the last thing she needed to have clarity on. The last thing she wanted clarity on, actually.