Rarity was staring at me. It was dark out now but the lights of the city were bright enough. I wanted to hide behind something but Wynn's court was just a field and it didn't seem right to hide behind Wynn or Acorn, and Trixie and Sky were behind Rarity. Sky and Trixie were in their armor of course. Considering how dangerous it was it only made sense. Rarity was still in her dangerous mission outfit, just like me. I looked down.
"I'm sorry, I thought trapping him in my mind and niceing the demon away was okay."
"Shy." Said my sister. "I think you're confusing her reaction."
"I'm sorry darling but I am just having a little trouble seeing you doing all that."
"Trixie is just having trouble seeing you at all right now."
Sky nodded. "Yes, I am having trouble as well. I imagine Wynn and Acorn can't see you at all however."
"I can't, but I'm sure my uncle can."
Wynn nodded. "You are correct. I have been to the tomb and there is no doubt a demon fell there. I cannot say for sure about Discord but see no reason it can't be true."
Rarity recoiled, holding a hoof to her chest. "I don't mean to imply that Fluttershy would lie about this merely that I cannot believe it's the truth despite that."
"So, now what?" I asked
"We finish your training. Queen Chrysalis' subjects guaranteed time is up and I have decided you shall spend the remainder of your time here with me after all. The fey have been even more troublesome than normal. Though I do plan to have a friend help me tomorrow. Now I believe sleep would be the best next step."
Trixie yawned. "The tired and exhausted Trixie admits this has been a trying day despite it not being that late yet."
Rarity looked up. "If I have paying attention to the way the lights shift during the night it is well past midnight."
I sighed. "I'm sorry I had everyone looking for me so long, I had trouble finding the key. It was just a normal stone until I touched it. It only lit up then."
"Oh we can hardly blame you dear."
"Yes, and it's not your fault the spell to send away the unwary is far stronger than we expected." Sky sighed. "If anything I failed."
"Nonsense." Said Wynn. "There was much working against us and we did the best we could. It all worked out. Now if you will not take a rest, then you must join the celebration. Terrorlisk was a great blight upon the deer and his defeat, even if not entirely permanent, is a cause for great revelry."
"Trixie will at least put in a showing."
"I'm used to being up late." Said Sky
"Hmmm, perhaps I could stay up a little later, what of you Fluttershy?"
"Well if everypony is going…"
Rarity nodded. "I see. Then no, I will be returning to our borrowed home with Fluttershy. A little extra beauty sleep never hurt anypony."
"But Rarity I…"
"I know what you said, and I know what you meant. Come on now."
Rarity started to walk off and I smiled. Rarity has been especially good about paying attention to what I want recently. I think I've found a balance, but it's still hard to stand up for myself. Every time is a struggle. It's nice that even when I fail Rarity can help me so I don't have to. Maybe one day I can do it all on my own without slipping, but until then it's nice when one of my friends is there to help.
Pinkie even seems to be trying to help. I really don't deserve it with how mean I was to her and Rarity. I still don't understand how the chicken hat can help with confidence, or convincing Applejack to sell me some pineapples would help since AJ really didn't have any pineapples, and I really wasn't looking for any. Though Pinkie did have a point that if AJ really had any kind of apples you could name, pineapples counted. Then I gasped remembering something very important.
"Oh my, what about Angel. Discord said…"
Wynn laughed. "While the chaos spirit's powers are unpredictable enough I might have had trouble tracking Angel if he used them, he is limited to far more ordinary magics at the moment. Angel is currently resting comfortably in the house of the deer closest to the cliff in question. He was already out of danger when found, and unhurt."
"Oh that's good." I smiled. "I'm so glad he's okay."
"Trixie guesses that's good news."
"Are you saying you wanted Angel bunny to get hurt?" I yelled.
She smiled really widely. "Of course not. The compassionate and forgiving Trixie would never suggest such a thing about that annoying rabbit thing. Now I have a party to attend. Goodnight, sleep tight, see you later."
Then she was gone in a flash. That was strange, she almost looked scared. I was angry and I guess I was a little loud, but I'm not very threatening. Sky was smiling.
"Well that seems like a good place to end the discussion. I will see you both tomorrow. Goodnight, and sleep well." Sky then waved a hoof and flew off.
Rarity laughed. "Yes, this is probably for the best. I imagine our generous host is not done torturing me either so I will need the energy for tomorrows lessons."
Wynn laughed. "Despite what you might think you are learning a great deal, and making good progress."
"As you say. I merely know it is infuriating and exhausting."
"Good night ladies." Wynn smiled.
"Yea, night." Added Acorn
"Farewell." Replied Rarity
"See you tomorrow."
Rarity then turned and walked off. I followed behind her silently, just above the ground. Rarity once told me while she really liked her wings what she misses the most is the idea she never had to get her hooves dirty by touching the ground. I guess that's true but I tried that once when I was so scared of crushing poor cute little bugs with every step but I got really tired. I don't know how Dash can stay off the ground for so long so easily. Though I can't remember the last time I got tired, even that time Dash had me up in the sky filming her tricks with that camera she got from Twilight. Dash said I should get a TV but I don't really see the point, especially with how expensive they are. I can feed a lot of animals with that many bits.