Teresa's POV
Today, all the paperwork I did with Rarity makes sense, why do the Ponyville citizens need Rarity's authorization for such minimal tasks? Because we're the ones who do them. Currently every member of the Mansion staff, even our guests Vinyl and Octavia are all packed into carriages heading towards the small town. We have many supplies which we will use to fulfill all the requests made by the citizens, at least all requests that can be done by hand anyway, currently I'm riding in Rarity's carriage, her and Renee sit on one side with Sarah, And I sit on the other with Vinyl and Octavia, due to lack of space Sweetie is sitting on Rarity's lap. As we approach the town, Renee asks a question.
"So girls, you ready for the school year to start up? Both Sweetie and Sarah groan as a response.
"Do we have to go to school?" Sarah Whines
"Kids are just going to pick on us again" Sweetie adds, Wait a minute.
"Rarity, do you have Sweetie attend school at Ponyville? That seems a little strange for the sister of a Duchess" I'm not sure why she'd send her to a public school.
"Yes I do dear, Ponyville is such a lovely town, And even with the bullies the education is wonderful, Ms. Lee is a very kind woman, Both Sweetie and Sarah go there, the private school students can be so cruel, besides, they want to go to the same school as April. But you know how kids are about school." Rarity explains to me. Octavia then turns to face me.
"Besides, many members of the staff have origins in Ponyville, Ms. Lee does a wonderful job teaching just as her mother did, I hope you do not believe because it is a small town, an education here will not be that beneficial" Octavia's tone makes me quickly shake my head, Causing Renee and Vinyl to laugh, the latter speaks up after her chuckle is done.
"Tavi here is a perfect example that a Ponyville education can be a good thing" Vinyl gives Octavia a hug "After all we got a born and raised Ponyvillian right here." Vinyl finishes with another laugh, Octavia just gives her a playful glare.
That's amazing, One of the greatest musicians of all time was raised in Ponyville, I guess I shouldn't underestimate this town. Before conversation can continue the carriages begin to slow. When they come to a stop Renee quickly bolts out of her seat and before I know it, she's standing outside the carriage holding the door open.
"OK, everyone file out! It's time to hand out assignments!" Renee yells as Rarity and the girls get out of the carriage, followed by Vinyl and Octavia, I'm the last to exit and the door slams behind me, All the servants are lined up so I take my spot next to Chylene. Rarity and Renee stand across from us with Sarah and Sweetie behind them, Vinyl and Octavia wait off to the side. Rarity clears her throat and makes sure everyone is listening before speaking.
"Alright everyone, we have many requests to fulfill, Bonnie please come here" Bonnie walks up to Rarity, who pulls the stack of papers we signed last night out of her bag and hands it to Bonnie "And only so many hours in the day, everyone will be responsible for delivering notices and helping the townsfolk as need be. Bonnie will pass out your assignments and I expect them all to be done by days end, Naturally Jacqueline you may start your work after you drop April off at school, now if their are no questions, let's be off" Finishing her speech Rarity takes Sweetie by the hand and begins leading her towards the school I assume, she's followed quickly by Renee, Sarah, Jacqueline and April.
Bonnie wastes no time in handing out assignments, seems for the most part the orders I've received are just delivering letters to people, a delivery as well. with all the forms passed out, everyone splits up to get to their jobs, I'm about to get moving as well but a thought crosses my mind.
"Uh......I don't know where anything is" I look around but everyone else has already left.
RARITY'S POV
"Have a good day girls" I give each of the girls a hug, Sweetie being the only one who doesn't groan in embarrassment, Renee and Jacqueline say their goodbyes as well and the girls head off towards the school building waving goodbye.
"Well another school year has arrived, I hope the girls do well" The bullies at school always make me worried.
"Ain't no reason ta worry Rarity, Them girls can handle themselves pretty well" Jacqueline's comment makes me feel a little better.
"Besides Rare, Sarah can handle any bullies that come their way" Renee says with a grin.
"Renee Danger Dash have you been teaching Sarah Aeromancy again? You know that stuff can be dangerous" I scold Renee while waving a finger at her.
"Uh....um.....Oh hey Jack, we should probably get to work right? I'll see you at the Mayor's house later Rare!" Renee stammers out before taking to the sky, Vincenza just laughs.
"Oh that woman can be so stupid, teaching Aeromancy to a child" I cross my arms and give an unladylike 'hmph', Octavia puts her arm on my shoulder and smiles.
"But none of us would want her to change"
I stare off in the direction Renee flew. "That's true" I say barely over a whisper, I then turn to address my friends "Well then, get to work I suppose Jacqueline. Vincenza, Octavia, enjoy your day in ponyville. I'm off to converse with the Mayor." And with that I bid adieu to my friends and go off to my meeting.
TERESA'S POV
"Thanks for helping me Patty, I was worried I'd never get these delivery's done in time"
"No problem Teresa, I'm always glad to help"
Not long after I realized I had no idea where anything in this town is I luckily ran into Patty, currently we're walking down the road, I'm holding my letters in my hand and the package I'm to deliver is in a levitation field.
"Where are your orders Patty? You don't seem to have anything with you" I take a close look at her and she really isn't holding anything.
"Oh I didn't get any, I don't often do stuff like this, I always get distracted and never get anything done- ooh! Come this way, I've gotta show you sugar cube corner!" Patty bounces up and down before running off, as she is the only person I know around here right now I have to follow her.
Patty runs into a large building that looks like it is made out of different kinds of sweets, I recall I do have a delivery for a place called Sugar Cube Corner anyway so this is kind of fortunate.
As I enter the building I can see Patty is already speaking to the proprietors who are two humans. One is a woman with oddly styled red hair, it being swirled like ice cream, the other one is a man with short orange hair. They both wear aprons and are working while Patty bounces all over the place speaking very quickly and constantly looking at, touching, or eating the sweets in the shop. The two owners seem to find her actions more humorous than anything else, however when the door fully opens a chime sounds and all eyes turn to me. Patty rushes over and puts her arm around my shoulder and ushers me up to the front counter.
"Mr and Mrs Cake I want you guys to meet Teresa Sparkle she just started working at the mansion, Teresa these are the cakes, the owners of Sugar Cube Corner, the greatest place ever" Patty explains with much excitement.
"It's lovely to meet you" Mrs. Cake says.
"It's always a pleasure to meet one of Patty's friends" Mr.Cake adds while looking over the sweets, probably making sure Patty didn't eat to many.
"It's nice to meet you too, actually I believe I have a delivery for you" I proceed to look over my orders and sure enough, I find I'm to deliver the Cakes flour. I levitate the box containing said flour which had been floating behind me onto the counter.
"Two shipments in one day, my Lady Rarity is being very generous today. We only asked for one" Mrs. Cake says as she takes the box off the counter.
"Two?"
"Yeah, one of the mansion's maids came by just a little bit ago and dropped off some flour, she put it in the back" Mr. Cake explains as he takes the box from his wife and heads for the back storage room.
I freeze stiff "Oh Dear" I quickly use my magic to open the box Mr.Cake holds, revealing the flour inside. "Drat, Patty I need to request you bring me the second box immediately" Patty and the Cakes look confused for a moment but Patty does as I ask and heads into the storage room, quickly returning with the requested box. I levitate it from her hands and bring it in front of me and open it. I then proceed to panic.
"How did this happen? This isn't right"
"What's wrong Teresa?" Patty asks as she hops over to my side and looks at the boxes contents. "Hey this isn't flour, there's just a bunch of bottles in here" Patty says with a frown at the objects in the box.
"That's because this isn't a flour crate for the Cakes, it's the alcohol for Ms. Punch's Bar. Why did the maid who came here deliver this? This isn't at all the right place." I'm absolutely baffled, But I have to remain calm, there is an issue that must be fixed. I turn to Patty.
"Patty I need you to find Bonnie, see if she can remember which maid she gave the order to deliver the alcohol to OK? It's imperative we make sure she hasn't messed up any other deliveries" Patty listens intently before giving a salute and running off, I reseal the alcohol in it's box.
"I'm afraid I must be off now Mr and Mrs Cake. I have to get this delivered to Ms. Punch" I apologize and start to leave as the Cakes say their goodbyes.
"The bar is down the street on the left side past the Library. The Library is a large tree." Mrs. Cake shouts as I'm walking out the door. I turn and thank her before the door closes and I hurry on my way.
It's not long before I arrive at the library, which as Mrs. Cake said is a large tree. and as much I would love to enter and find some literature I still have much to do, including solving this miniature crisis. I scan the buildings on the left side as I continue past the library and eventually see the bar, But before i can turn and enter the establishment I crash into someone else on the road and we both fall to the ground. I notice many objects scatter around me though fireworks seem to be the most common item.
"Don't you know to look where you're going!?" A female voice shouts as me and the stranger pick ourselves up. Though we end up just sitting up and collecting our possessions with our respective magic.
"Terribly sorry about that, I was in a bit of a hurry" I look up at the person I crashed into and see myself reflected in purple eyes. The woman I ran into is an elf with long hair, it's a shade of light blue that almost looks silver. I can't tell what she's wearing as her whole body is covered in a cape with star and moon designs all over it, there is a magician's hat with the same designs adorned on her head. The woman stars at me for a few moments before looking at the varies papers I'm gathering, as well as the box that is now on the ground behind me. She looks away and scoffs before speaking.
"You know, just because you're playing delivery girl for the Duchess doesn't mean you can be careless" She says while looking away from me.
"Well I am sorry about-"
"Shut it" The mysterious woman says as she turns to look at me again and holds up her hand to silence me "Even if you are not just a simple maid, Trixie has more important things to do than listen to your apologizes or anything else you have to say, she is very busy preparing for her next show." The woman, Trixie as I now know her than stands up and finishes picking up her supplies into a large box, I stand up as well and grab the remainder of my papers.
"And who is Trixie exactly?"
She turns to me aghast "You do not know the Great and Powerful Trixie!? She is only the greatest performer in all of Equestria, Her performances astound all who view them. Not knowing her instantly makes your life that much more empty." Trixie strikes a pose with one hand outstretched behind her and the other towards me with one finger pointing at me, her cloak is behind her now so I can see she wears a suit with the same design as her hat and cloak. "She would give you a ticket for her next performance so you may be wowed by her abilities" Trixie puts her hands back within her cloak once again covering herself and then chuckles with a smirk on her face "But Trixie is performing in the grand city of Canterlot for her performance next week and as you work for the Duchess here near Ponyville you won't be able to attend."
"Next week huh? Actually I do believe I'll be able to make that" I can see her perform before I go to the Queen's party with Rarity, it'd be interesting to see if she's as good as she says. She looks surprised at my statement for a moment before grinning.
"You are truly excited to see Trixie perform She sees. Very well She will give you a ticket, Just tell Trixie your name" Trixie then pulls out a piece of paper and a pencil in a quick flourish.
"My name is Teresa Sparkle" I tell her and she quickly writes it down, She puts the pencil away but pauses before she hands me the paper.
"Teresa? Sparkle? Trixie has heard this name before she is sure of it" Trixie crosses her right arm over her chest and then puts her left elbow in her right hand and begins tapping her head with her fingers, after a few moments she snaps her fingers and points at me.
"Did you attend Queen Celestia's school for gifted Elves?" I'm confused by her question but nod my head in response.
"Trixie thought so, when Trixie was in the school she often saw Sparkle studying like there was nothing else to do. Trixie remembers you scoring at the top of the class every time, She often wondered what such a big bookworm would do after she graduated. Trixie supposes there are worse things then working for the Duchess Rarity, Personally Trixie prefers being her own boss but whatever" Trixie finishes her ramble by handing the ticket with my name on it to me.
"Trixie must be going now, she has many things to do before days end, see you next time Sparkle" Trixie then takes her package and leaves, I ponder what she said before something clicks in my brain.
Many things to do.....Many things to do. I look at the papers in my hands and the box I'm levitating. "Oh crap that's right! I have to get all this done!"
"TERESA!!" I turn at the sound of my name to find Patty barreling towards me at incredible speed, she stops just short of hitting me and shoves some papers in my face.
"I found Bonnie, and she told me which maid had the orders for the delivery so I hunted her down and you're not gonna believe this! She just kinda dropped her packages off in places so she could get done super fast and go shopping, she made other deliveries and I'll bet my party license that she was a Lazy Daisy on those too, So what do ya wanna do about it?" Patty removes the papers from my face as she speaks, and I think about her words for a moment.
"Well first of all we have fix this mistake, Patty I need you to look in the places on those papers, see if any of the packages made it to their destinations, then I need you to find any and all employees that are finished with their work and have them help you locate those missing packages and make sure those items are given to the right people, I need to finish my orders and then I'll come help you if you're not done, alright?" I explain my plan as it comes to me.
"You got it Teresa, you can count on me, I'll get this problem fixed lickity split" Patty then runs off as she begins singing about fixing the problem, I have a strange urge to run over and join in the song, But I fight it back and proceed to finally enter the bar.
"Well it's about time one of you people showed up" I'm greeted as I enter by a human woman standing behind the bar, she has long light purple hair and wears a pink shirt, an apron and tan pants.
"Sorry about this, there was a little problem, but it should be getting fixed as we speak, I assume you are Beatrice Punch?" Beatrice nods in understanding as I explain why I'm late, and nods affirmative when I ask her name.
"Yeah that's me, send that box over here would ya?" I levitate the box over to her and she inspects the contents, she whistles before speaking "She sent the good stuff this time" Beatrice looks up from the box at me. "Case you're wondering about the size of the delivery, The Duchess ain't the only way I get more booze for my bar, sometimes I get it delivered from other places, but usually I brew it myself. Not a lot of folks in Ponyville drink alcohol often but the Duchess' Wine can fetch some high prices, I ask her for some every now and then to keep my business going smooth."
I give Beatrice a sheepish laugh "does the fact I'm new at working for the Duchess really come across that easily?" She laughs heartily before responding.
"Not really, it's just not everyone at the mansion has delivered my booze before, their usually confused why it's only one box. But you're a newbie huh? hows about a drink to celebrate your new position?" Beatrice pulls one of the bottle out of the newly delivered crate.
"Oh I couldn't, that's for your customers"
"Nah this one is for me,the rest are for the costumers. Actually" Beatrice pulls a second bottle out of the box. "These two are for me, the rest...Actually" Beatrice reaches for another bottle.
"Well Ms. Punch, as fun as that would be I actually have quite a few things left to do today so I'll just be going now" Beatrice gives me a dismissive wave goodbye as I leave the bar, I turn around as the door is closing to see Beatrice has removed roughly half the bottles from the box and finally looks ready to put the box away.
"OK, I better hurry up and get the rest done" I run off to get my work completed, asking for directions when necessary.
RENEE'S POV
"What's going on Rey?"
"Yes, you seem troubled"
I Turn to Tavi and Vi as they walk up to me, at the moment I'm pacing in front of the mayor's building, waiting for Rare to get out so I can share some bad news.
"I Talked to Bonnie and Lyra, Apparently they ran into Patty and found out one of our employees made some incorrect deliveries so she could get done faster. I figured Rare should know about it as soon as she gets done with the mayor."
"Man that sucks, sure hope it wasn't that newbie" Vi Says with a frown.
"Nah it wasn't Teresa, doubt she'd do something like that. according to what Bonnie heard from Patty, Teresa is trying to fix the situation. It was one of our maids who caused the issue"
"Well at least it wasn't anyone important"
"Vinyl!" Tavi shouts at her.
"Well she isn't" Vi's response doesn't lighten Tavi's mood any, and I'd really rather they don't have a fight right now, I'm gonna say something before this gets outta hand.
"Tavi, Vi's wording might be kinda blunt but she's kinda right" Vi goes for a high five and I give her one before addressing Tavi again "This chick is gonna get fired, no doubt considering all the trouble she caused for other staff members. But she's a maid, losing her ain't exactly a huge deal. Not the nicest thing to say but them's the brakes" Tavi huffs but seems to give up.
"My, My, I take it one of our employees has done something wrong?" Me,Tavi and Vi all turn to look at the new voice, Rare is standing in front of the town hall door as it closes behind her.
"Yeah, one of our maids apparently really botched up her deliveries today. According to what I've heard she dropped her stuff off super quick so she could go shopping, in the wrong locations just so you know" I explain the situation to Rare as best I can while she walks over to us. She frowns when I finish my report.
"Well that's distressing, Renee could you locate that maid and ensure she is at the carriages after I pick the girls up from school?" Renee sighs after giving me my orders.
"Sure thing Rare, why don't you, Tavi and Vi go get some tea? There's a nice little shop over there" I point them towards a little tea shop before taking off into town.
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LATER BY THE CARRIAGES: TERESA'S POV
"Taylor, this isn't the first problem we've had with you is it?" Will Rarity talks to her I take this chance to get a good look at this Taylor girl as she quietly shakes her head no, she has simple short brown hair and is wearing a normal maid outfit and headdress.
"I'm afraid I'll have to let you go Taylor, as soon as we return to the manor, you will pack your things and leave. Is that understood?" Taylor nods her head as Renee begins to usher people onto the carriages.
"Best of luck finding a new job" Rarity sighs before continuing "If you need to, you may use me as a reference with future employers, now get on a carriage" Rarity shoos Taylor onto a carriage as Renee instructs me to go back onto the carriage I arrived in.
I sit down in the carriage with Vinyl and Octavia, I look out the door to see Sarah and Sweetie standing near Rarity as Renee walks up to her and pats her back gently then whispers something before taking her hand and leading her and the girls into the carriage. Sarah sits on one side of the seat and Renee sits in the middle, Rarity sits on the side opposite of Sarah and once again puts Sweetie in her lap. Rarity calls for the carriages to move out before closing the door, I immediately feel the carriage begin to move.
"I dislike firing people, it's not a good feeling. You've let people go from your club before right Vincenza? Does it get easier?" Rarity stats as we go head towards the mansion. Vinyl thinks for a bit before answering.
"I guess so, never really been a problem for me. When someone's gotta go, they gotta go. Doesn't matter if you like it or not, ya still gotta do it.That's part of being a boss, like me" Vinyl gives a little bow as if she has spoken great wisdom, Rarity chuckles before replying.
"Thank you Vincenza, very helpful"
"So, how was school today girls?" Renee asks Sarah and Sweetie, both girls seem to be more positive then when we were heading towards the town.
"Not to bad actually, No one picked on us at all" Sweetie says with a big smile.
"Doubt every day will be like this but it was pretty cool to not have to deal with Diana at all" Sarah adds in.
"Whose Diana?"
"She's the biggest bully at school, she almost never leaves us alone. Thinks shes so much better then everyone" Sarah explains with a deep frown. Sweetie looks at Sarah before looking at me sadly.
"She tried to be friends with me when I started going to school in Ponyville, cause I'm the Duchess' sister, but then she started picking on Sarah and when I tried to get her to stop she started being mean to me too. I bet we could be great friends if she'd just be a little nicer" Sweetie and Sarah pout, Rarity sighs before speaking.
"Me, Renee and Ms. Lee have all tried to discuss Diana's behavior problems with her parents. But they refuse to believe their darling daughter is capable of any wrong doing so unfortunately no progress has been made." Rarity and the girls frown and look down sadly, Renee looks between the frowning faces before reaching her hands behind her back, she winces before pulling two blue feathers from behind her back one in each hand. Renee holds the feathers in front of her face before darting her hands to the sides and tickling Sweetie and Sarah, the girls curl themselves up to try and escape the tickling. Renee retracts her hands and everyone in the carriage has a good laugh at Renee's antics, Rarity is about to speak before she begins to laugh uncontrollably, I look and see that Renee's tickle attack has been directed towards Rarity now.
"That's enough sad talk alright? I want smiles in this carriage right now that is an order, understood?" Renee points at Rarity and the girls as she speaks, they all give a sort of salute while giggling.
"Of course Captain" They all say in unison before laughing again.
"This makes me very curious what you were like in the military Renee. Judging only from your accomplishments I almost assumed you were a no nonsense kind of solider" I question as Renee ruffles Sarah's hair before readjusting in her seat and addressing me.
"You could say that I was then. But this is different, these are my friends, my family. There's no need to be serious all the time" Renee pulls Rarity and the girls into a quick group hug before facing me again.
"Do you miss it? I've heard stories about you, apparently you were quite impressive. Pardon my curiosity" Renee simply shrugs before answering.
"I guess I miss it a little, but there's really no reason to go back, My superiors know how to reach me if I'm actually needed. What stories have you heard? I bet I know which one is going around the most, happened when I was still a private pretty early in my recruitment."
"Oh yes, you're referring to when you managed to uncover those Changling spies? A lot of people were impressed you and your team accomplished something like that so early into service" For some reason Rarity and Renee look confused for a few moments before something seems to click in Renee's head before she smiles sheepishly.
"Oh yeah, that was my first major victory, can't believe I almost forgot that one" Rarity looks at her confused before Renee turns to her and whispers something. Rarity simple begins messing with Sweetie's hair and Sweetie laughs as Rarity styles it.
"Which story were you thinking of Renee?"
"Oh uh. It's nothing, forget about it" I'm about to question further when Tavi speaks up.
"Teresa, I've often wondered what life is like in the palace, would you indulge my curiosity?" I turn to Tavi and Vinyl and begin to have a conversation with them, we speak of our different experiences in Canterlot and I tell them specifically of my time as Celestia's Student.
During our conversation the carriages arrive back at the mansion and everyone files out and returns to their normal tasks, with Bonnie and Patty ensuring everyone that they'll get dinner done quickly to reward everyone for their work today. I continue my conversation with Tavi and Vinyl, We even head to the kitchen to watch Patty and Bonnie have their usual battle over the menu. I think this could actually become an entertaining way to start the day.
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A few hours later I'm returning to my room for the night when I walk past Rarity's Study, the door is slightly ajar and I can hear Rarity and Renee on the other side. I decide to just keep walking when I start to hear voices from the room.
"So if you aren't credited in the report, what does it say?"
"The report stats that a freak but fortunate lightning storm struck during the battle"
"That's it? People think what happened that day was just a coincidence? A stroke of luck? Renee that happened because-"
"I know Rare, but do you really think people would believe me if I said it was me, the Queen and her sister are the only ones who are supposed to be able to manipulate the weather with aeromancy. I'm surprised you believed I did that back then"
"I saw you call that lightning bolt Renee, If you hadn't been there me and Sweetie would be-"
"I understand Rare, I know you feel like I deserve to be rewarded for what happened that day, but it's-"
"Don't say it's fine!"
"Rare...."
"I know I sound silly right now, you've done so many other things that you were congratulated for. But you saved our lives Renee, if not for you I wouldn't be here right now and neither would Sweetie, I wouldn't have even been able to say goodbye to my parents before they passed. And for people to think that was just a coincidence, for you to not even get a simple 'good job' for everything you've done? For me that is a grave injustice"
"Rare, you and Sweetie are alive and well, I've made so many new friends and have gotten to know you. That's all the reward I could ever need"
"Oh.....Renee"
"And I don't care how sappy or cliche that sounded, I'm not taking it back"
"Hahahaha, Nor should you"
"Just remember, no one can know I can use Aeromancy to manipulate the weather. The Queen herself told me to keep it a secret, so only our trusted friends and family can know alright? Let's just keep that incident in the past OK?"
"Yeah yeah, whatever"
"Yeah yeah, whatever? That's not a very ladylike thing to say Rare"
"But I- Augh! I blame you, you're a terrible influence on proper ladies"
"Whatever, come on milady, let's get you to bed"
"Very well, lead the way good knight"
I panic as I hear the conversation end and realize I had been listening in to a probably private conversation. I quickly but quietly head off towards my room, hoping that if Rarity and Renee see me they won't suspect I'd been listening. Thinking while I move I decide on a plan of action, Once I arrive in my room I close and lock the door. I then visualize the mansion's library in my mind before charging a spell in my hands, I unleash the spell and teleport to the library. Before I pick up any books I write a letter and send it before I begin my work.
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CANTERLOT CASTLE: PRINCESS LUNA'S ROOM
Luna, younger sister to the Queen and Goddess of the Moon, rises from her luxurious bed to begin her night duties, she turns to gaze out her window at the night sky.
"Ha! I told Tia I could handle rising the moon in my sleep" Luna tilts her head to look at the sky from another angle, she then straightens her head and waves her hand, causing the stars in the sky to rearrange themselves into a more beautiful alignment.
"Though controlling the night while dream walking doesn't exactly bring out my best work I suppose" Shrugging Luna begins to prepare for the night, she puts on her dark blue dress and dons her crown, She puts on her Blue high heels and finally she puts on a pair of dark blue gloves.
Luna begins making tweaks to the night sky to ensure it's how she wants it to look when a knock at her door catches her attention.
"I shouldn't be late yet" Luna ponders as she looks at the clock on her wall by the bed, she has a little more time before she needs to arrive in the throne room. Curious she heads over to the door and opens it with her magic.
On the other side of the door is one of Luna's night guard, her night guard are a special kind of human. They are Avians but their eyes, ears and wings are like a bats rather then an elves pointed ears or an Avian's bird wings.
"Good evening Princess Luna, this letter just arrived for you. It's from Teresa Sparkle" Raising an eyebrow momentarily Luna takes the letter from the guard.
"Thank you, you are dismissed" The guard bows before turning to leave as Luna closes the door. She then begins to read the letter as she paces around the room.
Dear Princess Luna
I'm sure you are surprised to hear from me and I do wish I was writing simply as a friend. But I'm afraid I have a favor I need to ask of you, I have begun researching Aeromancy however there is only so much I can learn from the Aeromancers that are employed at Duchess Rarity's estate. I was hoping you could send me any books in the royal library having to do with Aeromancy, after doing my research I promise I will send more letters to you, and I apologize for not messaging you sooner. I truly hope my request does not inconvenience you and I wish you well on your royal duties tonight.
By the way, I look forward to seeing you at the Queen's party in a few days
Your friend,
Teresa Sparkle
Luna chuckles lightly before placing the letter on her desk, she makes a mental note to get Teresa those books as soon as possible before heading out of her room towards the throne room.
"I wonder what brought this on"
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THE EQUESTRIA/GRYPHON BORDER
Gryphons, a race similar to Avians. Like Avians they have bird wings but they also have eagle eyes and talons for hands, their feet are like a lions and they even have tails like lions as well. It has long been argued by the three races and Gryphons alike whether Gryphons count as another kind of human or if they are something else entirely, conflicts about this have caused major problems in the past which led to the Gryphons forming their own Kingdom near Equestria. and while the two countries currently have a peace, it is shaky and border gates have been placed to prevent citizens of each country from entering the other without the proper papers. Currently at this border there is a human man watching over the booth on the Equestrian side, he has short brown hair and glasses he must occasionally push back up. The man can't see his counter part on the Gryphon side but as he looks up the road he sees a Gryphon woman pulling a carriage behind her. The man isn't confused though as he has seen this woman before and knows she doesn't have the bits to purchase and care for a horse to pull the carriage for her, so it can be slow going when she's traveling like she is now. The Gryphon girl makes a quick stop at the Gryphon booth before heading over to the Equestrian side.
"Hey long time no see, Welcome back to Equestria. Just let me make sure your papers are all in order"
"No prob, here ya go dude" The Gryphon girl pulls out her papers and the man looks them over.
"Alright it's all good, I'll just stamp this for you and you can be on your way. How was your family by the way?"
"Oh you know same old same old" The Gryphon takes her papers back "Thanks, See ya next time dude" She puts her papers away and continues pulling her carriage.
"No problem, have a good visit Gilda"