The train pulled to a stop.
"Canterlot!" Sky gasped. "I've only been here once, but I didn't get a chance to see the whole city."
"It is a marvelous city." Crescent shuffled her wings beneath her saddle bags. It would be best to keep them out until she and Sky got to the suite.
"It's Princess Celestia and Princess Luna!" a sudden voice called.
"They actually came?" Sky sounded like she didn't believe it, but turned to face where the pony was pointing.
"Yeah. I told them to meet us here," Crescent explained.
"Shouldn't we bow?" Sky whispered to her.
"No worries."
"Okay."
"Excuse me. Oh! I am so sorry. Please. Excuse me." Raven made her way toward Sky and Crescent before halting in front of them and dipping her head. "Welcome, Bright Sky." She looked at Crescent. "Prin -- I mean, Ink Crescent."
"This is Raven," Crescent told Sky. "She's Princess Celestia's assistant, and will be our tour guide for the few days we'll be in Canterlot. She will assist in anyway possible."
"Starting with your luggage." Raven leaned forward, picking up Sky's suitcase with her magic.
"Oh -- you don't have to," Sky assured her.
"Let us help you," Crescent suggested.
Raven nodded, looking a little taken aback by what Sky had said. "Thank you, Ink Cescent. Please. Follow me."
~~~
Sky stared around their suite in amazement. "This is incredible!" she breathed.
Crescent nodded, looking around.
"We only wanted the best for Ink Crescent and her friend." Celestia walked in, Luna behind her. "But the threat still remains." Her eyes darkened. "You cannot stay here for long."
"We'll only be here a few days, I promise," Crescent replied. "About two more days, and then we'll be on our way to the Crystal Empire for the next few weeks."
"Can I get a tour of the castle?" Sky asked excitedly.
"Selene -- Ink Crescent -- knows every inch of this castle. I'm sure she'd love to show you around herself," Luna explained.
"I do know most of this castle. I explored it on those nights when I stayed up and sang," Crescent replied. She brushed the ground with one hoof in embarrassment. "It's a very special castle." She glanced toward the stained glass windows.
"Yes," Celestia murmured. "Special." She shook her head a bit, clearing her throat. "We'll leave you two to get settled."
"Thank you," Sky said. "Where should we go first?" she added as Celestia and Luna left.
"I was thinking of going to the castle library. That's where I always went to study. Plus, I think you need to be shown the books on Sirens," Crescent replied. "And the guards know me. I can have my wings out when I'm inside, and so can you." She smiled, picking up her scroll with the spell. "We should keep this with us."
"Agreed." Sky nodded. She narrowed her eyes. "Let's go."