Chapter 2: A welcome question.
The morning passes as much as one would expect on such a day as this. Farley uneventful, but with many a friendly greetings, and small talk. Most of the morning crowed had tapered off and the Cakes had left Pinkie Pie to mind the shop while I got to find out what it was they wanted to talk to me about.
Miss Cup Cake was "expecting", and had a request of me. I must admit I was a little surprised when they asked me that on the day that I would take part in the baby naming, to cast the spell on which helps to select a name for each newborn by their mothers that would fit their life to be.
This was not normally done anymore. Not directly, I was so overjoyed at their request, that they actually wanted me to do this for them. So I said "yes!" with much enthusiasm.
This was a spell I knew. One that I learned back in Canterlot, but I never thought I would get the chance to use it. It was done this way long ago, but now do to there being so many, the spell is given by way of a imbued item charged with the spell. This way no one would need to be on call for such a task.
I felt it as such a grate honer to be asked to do this in the traditional way. It was a simple task, but one with personal meaning.
The spell in question was one used for many generations. It was called "Life Name". A rather simple name, not to flashy, but it fits.
How it worked was, after a foal was born, and the mother was ready, the spell would be cast on the mother while holding the foal. The mother would be given a sort of short vision of the life her foal was to be like, mostly the important parts pertaining to who they would turn out to be like.
It would be translated as more of a feeling rather then a visual viewing of the future to come for the foal. From that before the vision would fade a name could be picked out that would best fit the foal.
Do to that it being a time spell meant it would not be entirely easy. But it would not be anything like actual time travel, so it was one of the more easy time spells to learn. Not only that, it was one that if not misused would not have a big impact on time itself. It is a farely safe spell to use.
It was just a way of retrieving a fitting name for everypony. It was still a personal thing, and with much tradition to it. I was so happy that I got to be a part of it.
We chat for a while longer, asking when they think the day will be. Miss Cup Cake only said soon. Perhaps in a few days. Likely this week.
Then worry struck me. I was do to see Celestia tomorrow! I would likely be there for a few days, maybe a whole week. Would I get back in time? What if I was late?! I did not wont to disappoint them and miss this as well, But I could not just turn down Celestia of all ponies.
Then I had a thought. I could leave Spike here to keep an eye on things while I was gone. He would be disappointed on not being able to go out on the trip with me. But would be important to stay. I am sure he will understand.
I would need him to send a massage to me by sending one to Celestia on any news concerning Miss Cup Cake and the delivery. I should be able to find a quick way back if I needed to. Celestia May even let me ride back by royal carriage again. That would take but a few hours.
This could work. I breathed a sigh of relief to myself, while Mr, and Miss Cake with a look of concern, asked me if everything was all right.
I looked to them. "I believe so. Yes, everything will be all right," then smiled.
I left to go back home and prepare for my trip to Canterlot, and give spike the bad news of him not coming along. I was so hoping he would be OK with this. When I asked him, he said that would be fine. He didn't look disappointed at all.
This concerned me a little, but I did not press the issue, he seemed fine with it, and that was good enough for now.
After settling any last details of my departure, I fell asleep for the night. This did not come easy, do to me still worrying on how the next few days would play out. But sleep I needed, and sleep I did.