Chapter 13: lessons
Twilight Sparkle awoke shortly after the sun had risen to see Applejack hovering above her checking her temperature. "Applejack?... Where are we?...*Gasp* That Red Pony! He, whe-...what time is it?" She panicked. "I need to get this to Spike!" The scroll rested on the kitchen table.
"Twilight are you okay?" Asked Applejack backing away as Twilight sat up. "You were saying all this hoo haa while you were laying there."
"I'm fine, I'm fine, I'm fine. I've got to go. I'm gonna be meeting Princess Luna today. I need to prepare." She jumped off the couch and into the kitchen.
"But, don't you want any breakfast before you go?!" Asked Applejack pointing at the table where Apple Bloom was eating a plate of hot cakes."
"Twilight trotted over and stuffed her mouth with a couple of slices of toast. "Khanks Crackle phlack! (Thanks Applejack!)" she managed to say as she bolted out the door.
"Heh... That was pretty confusing eh, Apple Bloom?" AppleJack walked over to the kitchen counter to prepare herself something to eat while Apple Bloom nodded her head to the question. "Now where's your brother? He needs to come and eat before it all gets cold."
Back with Twilight.
A trail of Dust littered the air as she ran along the path. The sound of the bell tower rang in her head. "It's already Eight!" She panicked until a Rainbow knocked her off the dusty Path.
"Twilight! I saw it! The monster! It. It locked me up in a bubble the whole night!" Exclaimed Rainbow Dash excited and eagerly. "It really is real!"
Twilight levitated her friend of off her and placed her on the ground. "What are you talking about?"
"The CANTERLOT MONSTER! It's here in Ponyville!" She jumped up and put her face right in Twilight's. "We gotta Catch it!"
Twilight still flabbergasted had a very confused look on her face. "Well how did it look? And what do you mean bubble?... You know what? Well discuss this later. I need to get home and prepare for Princess Luna's arrival."
"The Princess is coming? Perfect! We can tell her about this mess and hunt it down." Yelled Rainbow. "I'm gonna go see Applejack if she wants to help me." Once again she flew off in a rainbow blur.
Twilight feeling relieved trotted quickly back to the town. Until Fluttershy bumped into her. "Fluttershy? Are you... alright?" Fluttershy seemed a little bit woozy and pale.
"Oh... Yeah I'm alright. Just a little under the weather today..." Fluttershy replied rather weakly. She was pulling a cart full of little medical provisions and groceries she must've gotten from town.
Twilight put her hoof on her friends forehead. "You've got a temperature going. I suggest you get some rest when you get home alright. I will see you later if anything." Twilight continued on her way as Fluttershy coughed a little and began on her way as well.
Finally in the town, she trotted her way through the waves of ponies and stands that filled the market place. She galloped over to the the Library and opened the door to find spike sitting at the table with a bowl of cereal and orange juice. "What's up Twilight? Where did you go last night?" He asked as she quickly approached him with the scroll.
"Can you send this for me... You wouldn't believe how hard it was to get here!" She said as she leaned herself on he the table.
"Why you walked? You know you could've just teleported." Spike answered back as he burned the scrolls.
Twilights face turned a bright red as she face hoofed. "Aughhhhh!. Princess Luna will be coming in an hour and the place is still a complete mess." Her horn lit up and she levitated her piles of books off the floor and into respectable stacks."C'mon spike we don't have much time."
Somewhere over Equestria
Luna flew in her chariot of the night but as she was, she was going over what Celestia had said the previous morning. "It has to be one of them..." Celestia's voice echoed through Luna's mind as if she had been told that someone had died. Her mind was heavy with thoughts of what she had to do today. "But, something had caught her eyes as the chariot wobbled in the air. A rainbow blur was darting across the town and then over the White Tail woods. "Curious..." She said as she watched Rainbow Dash end her flight at Sweet Apple Acres. Finally the Chariot landed at the edge of Ponyville. Luna stepped off and turned to the guards. "I will be done by this evening. But, if you can, do you two care to join us for lunch?"
"Yes your highness." Both said in unison. Then they flapped their wings as they prepared for lift off. Luna said her thanks and watched as they flew high and fast into the distance. She trotted her way onto the path leading into the Everfree only to be met by a figure in her mysterious cloak. "Hello there Zecora. Have you been keeping to our agreement?"
"Yes I have Princess of the night. The Red one stays out of sight." Replied the zebra knocking the hood back. "While the others hunt one seeks the truth. Including the one in the big booth."
"I see... I understand, thank you Zecora. Keep your eyes on them. We will be sending what you requested as soon as we can." Replied Luna as she extended her hoof to shake Zecora's,instead Zecora bumped hooves with her.
"I learned that from a little orange sleuth and the rest of her trio of youths."Zecora said before she placed the hood back on and turned away. {god I'm terrible at rhyming} Luna looked at her hoof and watched as Zecora disappeared into the woods.
In another part of the town.
Red sat in his field while reading a golden book with cobalt letters on it. "I don't understand it... How the heck do I do that?" Said the red pony as he put the book down and focused on a boulder. A burst of energy came from his horn and destroyed the boulder. He was unaware why this rock looked so odd.
Inside the Carousel Boutique.
Rarity was working on a dress while Pinkie Pie sat in another area working on a banner.
"Ohh my goodness?..." Said Rarity stopping the sewing machine. she put her hoof on her forehead.
"Are you okay Rarity?" Asked Pinkie looking up from her work.
"I don't quite know" Rarity shook her head. "I feel as if a something heavy was lifted from my back. I don't remember what it was though..." She replied.
(I wonder if you guys will understand that one.)
Back in the field
As Red practiced his magic, three pairs of eyes were watching him from inside a large log. The boulder he had smashed produced a few brilliant looking diamonds that he levitated into the saddle bag that held the spell book.
"Whoa!... Did you guys see that?" Yelled/whispered Scootaloo as chunks of rocks flew over their log.
"Yeah! But I still don't know why you're all worked up about some grown up stallion that doesn't have a cutie mark."said Sweetie Belle a little confused. "And are you sure we should even stay here it seems a bit-" At those exact words and moment a few rock fragments shot straight through the empty side of the log and once in front of her. "Dangerous."
"Aww shucks if you think that was dangerous you shoulda seen it when the rocks were hitting the house. Granny went all commando like. " Replied Apple bloom as she tried to stick her head out of the side and back in as even more rock fragments flew by. Suddenly, the log began to glow red as it slowly was suspended in the air and the three little fillies feel out through the side.
Red just sat there confused at the fact that a dead tree just deposited three horses in front of him. "Ummm..."
The three of them jumped up and stood together trying to crack a smile. "Uh... Hi there my name is-" before Sweetie Belle could finish her sentence, Scootaloo placed her hoof on her mouth.
"We're the Cutie Mark Crusaders and we were wondering why you don't have a cutie mark yet!" Said the Orange filly as she eagerly watched.
"The what and what now?" Asked Red even more confused than he was a second ago. But then he noticed the pink bow and it hit him. "These are those ones from the cave and my first day here" he thought. "Just go with it."
"We saw that you were a blank flank just like us and were wondering if you wanted any help in finding your cutie mark." Said Apple Bloom walking a little closer to them.
"What the heck is a cutie mark?" Red blurted out. "You girls keep mentioning that." He really began to wonder whether or not to stay and face these three or run. Slowly he began to inch himself away.
"A cutie mark is the very thing that a pony discovers when they find out what his or her purpose in life is. Then when they do a little cutie mark will appear on their flanks..." Explained Sweetie Belle. "We haven't gotten ours yet..." She sadly looked at her blank rear.
"That's why we're the Cutie Mark Crusaiders! We work together to find out who we are, and what we're supposed to be!" Yelled Scootaloo trying to look defiant.
"A mark that says who you are?" He replied pondering his thoughts. If they were to some how recognize him he'd be screwed. The two of them would probably notice him and then they'd tell the whole town who he is. "There's only... One... Thing... To do..." He said as his shadow loomed over the three little fillies...
In town
Luna trotted through the town while several of the town ponies bowed. As she reached the town hall. She knocked a few times until the Mayor herself answered the door.
"Oh! Why You're Highness you're here early! Please come in we've been expecting you." Said the Mayor quickening her pace to her desk. She moved a rather large and exquisite pillow and placed it in front of her desk. "Sit here you're highness... Would you like some tea?" She held out a cup of tea on a little saucer.
Luna took the cup with her magic and placed it to the side. "I wish to speak of the safety of the town." She calmly announced. "I am sure you are well enough aware of the high amount of Diamond dogs that have been seen in the Everfree and the rise in Changeling sightings."
"Yes I am You're highness. The security is not as satisfactory as it is in Canterlot but, I believe the young stallions and mares are adequate enough to handle any situation that should arise. We also have the elements in case of anything. I believe that is more than fully capable to handle any threat." Replied the Mayor.
Luna picked up the tea and took a sip. "How about the new Arrival? Has he been of any trouble?"
"Why no. I have heard from several of the ponies in town that he has been studying his magic and of the town." Replied the Mayor.
"I will be giving him lessons today on managing his magic a little later. But first, I have an appointment with one of my friends." Luna said closing her eyes.
"Should we be expecting anything dangerous from Mr. Red?" The Mayor proceeded to ask with caution.
"I would warn you about Pinkie Pie. From what Twilight Sparkle has said, she is plotting against him." A sudden clap of thunder was heard behind her. "Wow there seems to have been strange weather all week."
"Ah yes the Weather teams are preparing the clouds for the spring rains." Replied the Mayor holding up a scroll from the Cloudsdale forecast center. "I believe they begin in a few days." She rolled up the scroll and placed it into her desk.
"Hmm... I guess that is all I have for you today. My sister did not prepare me for anything other than those today. I guess I best be on my way. It's nearly lunch." The princess rose up and began to trot towards the double door exit.
"Wait You're highness! I also have received an on going rumor of a monster In the vicinity." The mayor stood up and recollected herself. "From what the pony who turned in the report stated. That it stands on two limbs like a Diamond dog but doesn't seem to fit any of the diamond dog profiles."
"That could only mean one person..." She thought to herself. I will have the guards on look out for that creature..." She nodded in worry. "Mayor Mare handed over a few stacks of papers.
"Now these are the papers that will be needed to be signed and approved by you or your sister. But seeing as you're here already here... Why not clear this all up now so that we wouldn't have to worry about it later." Said the Mayor with an whole hearted but desperate smile.
Luna sighed sadly as she looked at the high stack of fully written documents. She then levitated a quill and ink bottle over. "I'm beginning to miss the moon..." She sarcastically thought to herself.
A couple hours later at the library.
Twilight sat at the little table with a book, piece of paper and a quill, writing notes on whatever she was reading. Spike was napping in his basket and snored. Twilight stopped writing as the sound of somebody knocking came from the door.
"This is a public library you don't need to knock. Please come in." Twilight said without looking away from the book. Princess Luna wearily trotted in. Twilight turned and looked towards the princess and quickly jumped up. "Princess Luna?!"
"I didn't know... I didn't know my sister had to sign so many papers every time she came here..." Luna said as she came in and laid on the sofa. "Just give me a moment." Her mane was messy so Twilight straightened it up with her magic. She slowly regained her composure and sat up. "So, where shall we dine?"
"I know a place you're probably gonna enjoy you're highness." Twilight nudged Spike to wake up but the work she had made him do all morning seemed to make him heavily exhausted. She tried shouted his name to wake him up but it failed.
"I think it is wiser to let him stay and sleep. I do wish to speak with you in private." Said Luna getting up from her seat with a serious expression. "I have a few things that I wish to speak with you about. But I would rather we did while eating. We're starved." She let Twilight out the door but before she got outside. She used her magic to materialize a bag filled with gems and placed it next to Spike. She then trotted outside and watched Twilight lock the door.
"Let's head over to Sugarcube corner." Said Twilight as they walked side by side. A little down the path She turned towards the Princess but her mind still thought back to the flashes she had gotten from The red pony. "Princess... What exactly has been going on these last few days in Canterlot?" She tried to sound natural.
"Why nothing really it's just the standard drills and... " Luna paused. Twilight stared at her for a short moment until she realized that she almost said something she shouldn't have. "Oh it's nothing... There only has been a little commotion of an unknown creature."
"So the rumors are true!... Is Celestia alright?" Twilight whispered right out of the blue.
Clearly Twilight knew more than she should already. "Was this All Celestia's doing?" Luna asked herself. "Ahem... Yes why wouldn't she be?"
"Oh it's just that I heard something happened between her and that creature. If Rainbow is right about this thing being dangerous. We may have to do something about it." Replied Twilight. "If worse comes to worse. I don't really know what we might do."
Luna looked a bit more worried. "Oh my look at that we're already here. Hey there's our friend Pinkie Pie!" Luna turned the attention to the sweets shop. Her horn glowed and shot a blue bolt of magic into the air. A few seconds later the two guards she was with flew straight down and stood by the doors entrance as if they were actual Royal British guards.
"Wow we got here faster than it should have taken. I wonder what Pinkies been up to?" After dodging that brief discussion they proceeded into the shop. Pinkie Pie was nowhere to be seen and at the counter was Mr. Cake taking an order for a customer. As soon as Mr. Cake saw Luna he panicked and sprang to life. Quickly he pulled aside one of the tables for them and ushered them to sit there.
"Now what will you two lovely ladies be having?" He asked like his life depended on it.
Feeling cocky and a bit power happy she gave her order. "I would like a piece of the Marzipan Mascarpone my sister and Pinkie Pie speak so highly of." She gave a smile as she turned to Twilight who went along with it. "Also please include a few slices for the troops outside."
"I would like what the Princess is having please." Said Twilight trying to not seem like a pain.
"Yes... Yes they will be right out." He looked a bit spooked as he quickly made his way back to the kitchen. "Honey?... We have a big order!" He made his way through the kitchen door and disappeared.
Feeling less troubled Luna turned her attention to Twilight. "Now I'm pretty sure you have been aware of the several stories concerning my sister."
"Which stories?" Asked Replied Twilight remembering the talk they had on the way.
"The ones regarding the current state of Canterlot." Said Luna with a much more serious tone in her voice. "The stories are not as true as they speak. But they do speak parts of the truth."
Twilight saw the seriousness in Luna's eyes and wondered "I don't understand... Is everything alright over there?" She questioned.
"For the moment yes... But there is a small war going on. A war within the kingdom of Diamond dogs." Explained the Princess of the night. "It recently started with what had transpired within the mine where those ponies were being held captive."
"I thought that there were Diamond dogs being used as slaves there as well." Replied Twilight as the time began to drag on.
"The Diamond dogs that were held there were rebels. They oppose the current king." Luna watched as the cakes could be seen running about the kitchen.
"So it's a civil war? Why?" Twilight wondered why the princess would be telling her this.
"Yes but it also will be dealing with the Creature that has been spotted around the kingdom. We believe that the enemy is after it." Luna briefly remembered Celestia's words that morning.
A brief while ago at the castle
"When you arrive there you will need to check in with our caretaker in her preparations for the the rebels and how the monitoring is going. Rex has confirmed that there are still changelings within the area." Celesta said as she watched a crystal orb that rested upon a bronze block. The orb shined with a bluish light that pierced through the darkness of the room.
"What about him? What am I supposed to teach him today? It looks like he understands a lot already from what we have seen." Replied Luna. "It seems he already has mastered the concept."
"Ive been monitoring his progression. He hasn't learned any real manipulative magic yet. Nor the basic teleportation spell yet." Answered Celestia turning to her sister. "It will be vital that he grasps the knowledge of what he's capable of."
"But, couldn't we just try to-" Luna was briefly interrupted by a knock at the door.
"You're Majesties the Chariot you requested for has been prepared for you." Said a Royal guard through the door.
"Now please sister, hear me out... We aren't like we used to be years ago. We won't be able to protect the kingdom by our own means any longer." Celestia looked down on the orb which showed the events of yesterday. "I believe the future will bring change through their hardships. So please Luna we must rely on what is at hand."
Luna strongly disagreed with her words. She nodded her head and silently walked herself out. "I will see you later sister."
Back to the current time.
Twilight watched as the cakes brought out what looked like a mini version of the giant cake that Pinkie had on the train. Luna marveled at the sight as Mr. Cake used a knife to cut a slice out and pass it over to her.
"I hope the wait wasn't that long for you two. But please enjoy this one... I heard what Pinkie did the last time." He said while still being cautious.
As Twilight and Princess Luna enjoyed their meal things were happening within the forest as blue eyes peered through the brush of the Everfree. The eyes watched the the town as they began scanning the ponies that followed the paths around.
Rainbow Dash flew around rapidly as Fluttershy trotted slowly below her. "C'mon Fluttershy you had to have seen it at least once. While you were out here." Said the over confident Pegasus.
Fluttershy seemed to wobble as she trotted with a small bird resting on her folded wings. "I'm pretty sure I haven't seen anything like that... I did see a monkey or two but nothing else." She sounded a little tired.
"I just hope it shows its head again and then I'll give it the ol one, two. He was lucky the last time but, maybe this time I'll be able to catch it and prove once and for all I am prime Wonderbolt material." Rainbow said tenaciously and proudly.
Fluttershy was too busy comforting the little bird that was sitting on her back with a sort of bandage wrapped on one of its wings. "Oh don't you worry Mr. Finch we're not that far away now.
Rainbow sighed even more seeing that even Fluttershy wasn't paying much attention to her. "Hmm... I'm gonna go check Rarity. I know she'll understand what I'm saying. So I'll see you later okay. But be sure to call me first if you see anything." And with that Rainbow flew into the sky leaving Fluttershy all by herself and the little bird.
Back at Sugarcube Corner... (After half an hour of brief explanations and cake)
Both Luna and Twilight had finished their cake and exited through the doors to meet face to face with an exhausted Pinkie pie.
"Pinkie? There you are what have you been doing?..." Her voice slowed after noticing the amount of fatigue that radiated of of the party pony.
"Oh nothing important Twilight. I just finished putting something together." Pinkie replied and yawned. "I think I'm gonna hit the sack I spent all morning watching that Red pony and working on a little project."
"Wait you did what?" Asked Twilight stunned by the reply. Luna's ears perked up at the mention of the color red. "What was he doing?"
"I saw him Blowing things up with his magic and... Oh yeah and there were three little fillies spying on him as well. I think it was Apple Bloom and her friends." Pinkie explained going inside. "Welll see ya girls later."
"Pinkie Pie?... Tired?..." Twilight asked herself but then she remembered the Princess of the night was still with her. "So what shall we do now Luna?"
Luna began trot in the general direction of Sweet Apple acres. "I still have one more errand to do while we are here in town. Guards, I will see you later you may return to as you were earlier. I will be somewhere by the orchard." The guards bowed their heads and did as she said.
Twilight ran up along side her. "Where are you going? mind if I tag along?" She wanted
"I need to speak to someone and I was hoping to do so in private." Said Luna without turning towards Twilight. She clearly couldn't say anything to Twilight just yet.
"Oh... But, I think it would've been ok if I followed you to help with your errands throughout day..." Sadly replied Twilight as she stopped in place.
"I'm sorry Twilight Sparkle but this is a matter that I have agreed to." Luna faced forward and continued to walk ahead. "Oh I must thank you for spending the afternoon with me. I hope to see you later."
Twilight pondered her thoughts for a moment and watched as Luna followed the path towards Sweet Apple acres. "Hmm..." Suddenly she teleported away.
Luna walked down the path until she heard what must've been screaming and quickly galloped over. Her horn was lit and ready. Then she jumped out and saw the three screamers. "CEASE AND DESIST! You... Are under arrest...by... Equestrian...law?..." it was the CMC sitting and laughing in what seemed like miniature wooden airplanes while Red sat there with his horn glowing staring right back at her. "What is going on sir?"
"Luna?... What? Oh, uh this?" Stammered Red as he tried to focus.
"Mr. Red is trying to help us get aviation and piloting Cutie marks!" Said one of the girls as they all made for a straight line and simultaneously landed in order. "Yeah he has a bunch of stories that he told us about where he's from. Like how some Earth ponies use these really big machine to carry them across the land."
"And he even made us these really cool replicas of em!" Said Apple Bloom excitedly tapping her right hoof on the wooden airplane.
"This certainly was not what we expected. To tell the truth I was quite worried when I heard the joyous screaming." Said Luna cracking a smile. "It seems you integrated just fine with the ponies here haven't you. Kids can you go play somewhere else for a bit? I have something important that I need to tell Mr. Red."
"Aww... Will you be here tomorrow ?" Asked Sweetie Belle with a sad little face.
"Yeah don't worry I'm gonna be here practicing. But next time don't hide in the old logs. I don't want to hurt any of you okay?" Replied Red as he looked over at the pile of wood remains turned into fire wood.
Sweetie Belle smiled before turning to her friends and trotting towards the farm. Red's smile turned into a more serious expression. "Hey there Luna what brings you here? Has anyone found the spell or anything?"
"No it hasn't been found... Today will be your first magic lessons and please don't turn me into a chicken... Also I have a bit of news from the Diamond dog kingdom." She paused for a second as the sir around her suddenly thickened.
"Hey what the heck?" Red blurted out as he felt compressed. "What is going on?"
"It's just a small precautionary. It's a weak shield spell that will block any sound from exiting and entering." Luna explained with a faint glow coming from the tip of her horn.
"You've gotta teach me that." Replied Red impressed with her answer. "Now what about the news?"
"Currently Rex and the Rebellion have nearly prepared for their attack as well as Shining and his troops just in case. Also... There are cases of a few Changeling sightings near by." Luna sighed deeply. "We believe they are still after you..."
"Let them come. I'm ready for them if they were to try anything." Replied Red defiantly. "If it's what I need to do to get home I will."
"Now don't get any ideas. I'm aware you are eager to get back at them but, we still don't know how the citizens here would react with that whole Canterlot monster fiasco." Luna wisely replied. "Celestia has told me it would be safer for you to stay here until further notice."
"But I can!-" said Red as Luna cut him off.
"No it's too dangerous. Even for you..." Said Luna staring him in the eyes. Red slowly sat back down and watched his new teacher suddenly teleport a few books in front of her. "These books teach the basic construct of manipulation. A very sophisticated type of magic that takes high levels of concentration. Today you will be learning how to transfer your magic onto another being and objects. Much like how you levitated those wooden contraptions." she changed the subject.
Red levitated the books in the air. "Okay. How do I do this." Red said as he stood up and touched the wall of the shield with his hoof causing it to collapse. his mind still wrapped around the ones chasing him.
"We still don't understand how you do that!" Said Luna still in wonder of how he can dispel shields without trying. "Okay now bring one of those rocks over here." Red did as she said and brought over a rock the size of a baseball. "Now concentrate your magic into it."
"Like this?" Replied Red as the rock began to glow red. "Now what do I do?"
"Think of something. A material perhaps? " Said Luna watching the rock begin to slowly float.
Red closed his eyes as his mind focused on the rock. The rock rose into the space between them and began to change its shape. His face slowly began to show the amount of stress the spell requires. "It's a...it's a... It's a...APPLE!" He muttered under his gritted teeth. The glow around the rock subsided and it dropped to the ground. It was a nice red shiny apple. "Holy crap I did it.!" Red picked it up and checked all around it."
"That's just the first step. Now the one you are holding may just be a rock in the shape of an apple now-" The sound of something crunchy caught her attention. She saw that Red had taken a bite out of it.
"Tastes and feels like an honest to goodness apple to me." Replied Red as he moved it over to her.
She separated it and inspected it thoroughly. "That's amazing! It took me ages to learn this. But how?" She seemed even more shocked when she tasted it."It's delicious! And it hasn't even reverted. We must see how long this transformation will last."
As they practiced a few other spells the apple stayed the same. It had been two hours since they had begun and the apple had already brown at the exposed cores. "I wonder what sis would say when she saw this? Wait!" Suddenly she materialized a scroll and used her magic to write on it. Then she put the two slices of apples in it and it vanished.
At a busy table in the castle.
Celestia was discussing architecture with a few other ponies in front of a miniature model of Canterlot. A scroll appeared and landed on top of the model crushing a few buildings. Celestia smiled embarrassed as the others showed saddened faces.
Back in the field (about 30 mins later.)
The same scroll she had sent appeared without the apple. Luna levitated it over to her and opened it. "I've checked the apple dear sister it's a regular apple. But please do send your letters to my chambers. You chose such an opportune moment this time." Luna laughed a little and sighed. She looked up at the sky and watched as her chariot flew high above her signaling her time was running short.
"So, Luna how has it been since I've left?"asked Red reading through the books.
"It's gotten rather boring to be honest. First Celestia has been much more busier than before and then there is that whole Canterlot monster story. It's been circulating around Equestria. And what is this I'm hearing about the civilians seeing the creature recently?" Replied Luna looking at him suspiciously.
"I felt cooped up wearing this thing. i wanted to stretch my legs...and can I tell you something?" Asked Red as he looked at the pendant in his hoof while it was still around his neck. "I've been having these weird thoughts lately. Like, is any of this for real or not? My dreams have been a bit strange since I've come here." He explained each of his dreams and the strange events that take place in them.
"And there are also these ponies that have been spying on me... I just know it." Added Red looking at the surroundings.
"That sounds rather odd... When you were at the castle it did seem like something was stopping me from looking into your dreams." Luna seemed a bit disturbed at the thought. "We really do hope we can send you home."
The sounds of wings flapping abruptly interrupted the conversation. Luna's guards along with her chariot slowly landed a good distance away.
"It looks like its time for me to depart. We will be back in a few days. With your next lesson. As for now, I suggest you study what you can." Said Luna as she placed her hoof on his shoulders. He looked back at her. She then began to trot over to the chariot. "Fair well my friend."
Red levitated the newly acquired books along with the ones he already had into his saddlebag and began to walk towards the forest.
Something bright flew towards Luna and stopped in a puff of dust. "Princess Luna!" It yelled.
"Oh hello there Rainbow dash. Is anything the matter?" Asked the princess.
"It's that Canterlot monster we've gotta do something about it." Said the walking talking rainbow.
"Here we go again..." Luna thought to herself as Rainbow spoke faster than she could fly.