For good or ill John had been introduced into Equestrian society, well... Partially, no one else knew he was here but considering the circumstances of his arrival he was adjusting well, as well as he could I imagined Celestia had something to do with that though after talking with her a bit longer it seemed to me he wasn't very happy with his life before... Still losing your friends and family in the blink of an eye isn't easy, I knew.
I was on my way back to the train station late that afternoon, no need for me to stay Celestia and Luna had each thanked me profusely for my help but I think he would have come around on his own... Eventually. I wished them the best, love notwithstanding their trials were just starting... While small town Ponyville had accepted me here in Canterlot my Knighthood and high regard from the Princess’s didn't count for much, it didn't stop the stares, pointing or ponies crossing the street when they saw me coming. Not all of them of course but John I had no doubt would fare far worse regardless of... No, even because of his relationship Celestia, much worse...
I put those troubling thoughts aside, hopefully they'd be fine...
"Riiick!"
Hmm? I turned looking for whoever was calling out and found Spike running towards me as well as he could weighed down by several bags, I waited for him to catch up then to catch his breath.
"Good to see you Spike, how are you? Sorry I didn't get to see you this visit... Well other than now."
He carefully set down his bags. "I didn't even know you were here!"
"Oh, just came by to help Princess Celestia and Luna with something..." I had to tread carefully Spike didn't know yet and I wasn't sure if he was going to be a jealous dragon or happy for his mom and potential dad. Probably both...
"Really? Does it have anything to do with why mom's been acting so funny lately? I've hardly seen her and when I do she usually doesn't have long... Do... Do you think she's tired of me?"
"Spike..." I knelt down and gave him a comforting hug. "I can't tell you exactly what's going on but I assure you it's nothing like that, she loves you as much as ever she's just been distracted by things lately, and while I've helped her with that the distraction will continue... You'll understand when you see, maybe... But I'm sure she'll tell you soon."
"Really? Thanks... I... I was worried a little..."
"A little?"
"Okay a lot." He gestured to the bags he had. "I'm going to make her a special dinner tonight all by myself!"
He had all sorts of ingredients and I knew from Twilight he was quite an accomplished baker, dinner eh? A good time to introduce someone perhaps...?
"Very cool Spike, I know she'll love it. You should tell her I thought it was a good time to introduce you to her new friend..."
"A new friend...?"
"You'll see buddy."
"Ok, thanks! Well I better run it's getting late, give my love to everyone!"
"Will do Spike."
He ran off with his bags eager to get started, I smiled watching him go, I hoped they'd get along... I got to the train station and purchased my ticket, I suppose I could have gotten one for free and my medallion and knighthood was also a key of sorts allowing me access to and free passage wherever I might need to go but it wasn't necessary right now so why use it?
I found a seat and looked around hopefully, nope no Lyra... Too bad, still the ride home always seemed faster. As we got underway I let myself doze off the announcer would wake me when we arrived in Ponyville...
"Ponyville station!"
I jerked awake grabbing the book beside me making sure I hadn’t knocked it over while I slept. It was strange with everything going on with Princess Celestia right now she still had these little 'tests' or homework for Twi. However I knew she wouldn't mind in the least, I liked to read but when you had to puzzle over something trying to read it, translate it, read it again and then try to figure out what you just read?! Not my idea of a good time, Twilight however... She'd love it.
After last nights... Rendezvous I hadn’t been sure I would be making it home today though I had told her I would try, no one was waiting as I disembarked though so I assumed neither Celestia nor Luna had sent any word ahead. Both busy I was sure, hopefully Celestia had a nice dinner with Spike and was introducing him to her new... 'Friend'.
It was quite late nearly ten but there were still a few ponies out and about either on their way home or the few who worked the night shift, I greeted them exchanging a few words and a goodnight still eager to get home. I peeked through the window finding Twilight cleaning up in the kitchen no sign of my two girls both probably in bed already. I snuck around to Scootaloo's window and looked in surprised to find a new addition, a bunk bed with my Angel up top and my little baby below, Star was fast asleep it appeared but I could see a little light beneath my Angel’s covers, up reading comics again?
I teleported the few feet into the room sneaking over to the bunks the top one about chest height on me, I leaned close whispering. "School day tomorrow Angel, you should be asleep."
"Dad!" She kicked back her covers excitedly which had thankfully muffled her a bit and hadn't awoken Star.
"Shh..." I hugged her tightly kissing her forehead. "Let Star sleep..."
"I'm so glad your home!" She whispered hugging me back.
"A few changes I see..."
"Ya, Star wanted to sleep with me every night so... Well I figured we should both have a bed..."
"That’s very thoughtful of you, tell me all about it tomorrow over breakfast ok? But you should sleep now."
She yawned snuggling back down in her bed as I tucked her in. "Okay... Love you..."
"Love you..." I knelt down brushing Stars mane aside to kiss her forehead softly rubbing her chest her forehooves closing tightly around my wrist always made me choke up a little. "Love you baby, sleep tight..."
I pulled away gently moving out of the room leaving the door open a crack sneaking my way to the kitchen where Twi was washing a last few dishes, either I was particularly sneaky today or she was humoring me as I got right behind her wrapping my arms around her and kissing her ear softly.
No place like home...
She jumped with a little squeak but turned in my embrace to hold me both of us kissing passionately.
Sneaky... Missed you.
Missed you, I saw the bunk beds. Isn't it too soon? She can still...
Shh my love, it's just for them. Sometimes they'll want to be together sometimes they won't, you worry so...
Just don't want to let them go...
I know... I know, I feel the same. We've got lots of time with them still and even when they grow up... We'll still see them... They'll still... She sobbed and I hugged her even tighter.
I hadn’t thought she really worried about that, ponies seemed to grow up so fast... Maybe I was rubbing off on her. I kissed away her tears gently rubbing her back. "Its ok love, nothing to worry about right now. We're all together and that’s all that matters..."
"Mmm..." She nuzzled against me kissing my neck. "Your right..." She sighed. "I missed you, the dream world is nice but somehow it just doesn't compare to reality... Strange isn't it?"
"Not at all..." I scooped her up into my arms with a soft kiss.
"Riick... The dishes..."
"I'll do them in the morning, right now all I want is you..."
"Daddy...?" A sleepy little foal stumbled into the kitchen blinking, Twi levitated her up between us where she yawned adorably.
"I thought you were sleeping baby?"
"Tought I eard you..."
"You sure did, let’s go to bed..." I got a few steps towards the stairs when I heard a few light hoofclicks behind us making me smile. "Come on Angel..."
In a flutter of wings and a small giggle she was hanging onto my back as I carried my three girls up to bed the four of us snuggling down together easily slipping off to sleep together. Just as it should be...
The next morning I woke up warm and content a little filly sprawled out on top of me Twilight beside me face to face out baby snuggled between us, couldn't be more comfortable... I reached out and turned off the alarm by our bed I'm sure we could all use a few more minutes anyhow, I gently rubbed Scootaloo's back with one hand squeezing Twi's hoof with the other as she smiled to me, she was always up before the alarm too made we wonder why we bothered at all...? I'm sure the one time we didn't set it we'd be sleeping till noon, not a bad idea...
"Morning love..."
"Morning..."
"I forgot to tell you last night Princess Celestia sent something for you."
"Oh?"
"An old book of spells that belonged to Starswirl the Bearded..."
Her eyes lit up but she contained herself. "I can't wait to read it."
"I figured as much..."
She closed her eyes and sighed. "But right now I don't want to move an inch..."
We just lay there another ten minutes quietly talking about the Princess and John and what their future might hold, Star and Scootaloo began to stir at the same time Star hungrily seeking out Twi's teats while Scootaloo grumpily yawned and jealously watched.
"Come on Angel, let's go make some breakfast."
"Kay..."
I gathered her up enveloping her in my robe as I put it on ending up with her head poking out just below mine giggling as I carefully made my way to the kitchen. We made a quick breakfast for us all and got her ready for school while she told me about their decision to get the bunk beds the day before.
"I'll come get you after school if you still want to help me?"
"Yes! Thanks dad! Bye mom! Bye Star!" I gave her a squeeze and she flew off.
Softie...
Heh... She'll learn something not to worry.
I know. "Let's go for a walk shall we? As much as I would like to start..." She looked back at the book sitting on her desk. "Plenty of time for that later."
"Ok mommy!"
"Sounds good to me."
We meandered through town exchanging goods mornings with ponies out and about Star galloped ahead and back letting us carry her when she tired herself out. The market was open and not too busy by the time we got there, we picked up a few things and found Fluttershy already loaded down with groceries which I quickly took from her.
"Oh! You don't have to..."
"Don't be silly Fluttershy." Twilight smiled levitating a few herself as Star tried to climb Fluttershy’s leg looking for cuddles and attention which she got naturally. "This is a lot of groceries even for you Fluttershy, I know you have a lot of mouths to feed but..."
"Only some is for that..." She explained as we walked making our way toward her cottage. "Rainbow Dash, Gilda and Storm are coming over tonight for supper and I've got a feeling I'll need a lot..."
I chuckled. "You’re probably right about that..."
"Oh! I'm sorry I didn't invite you! I... I could go get more..." She half turned back towards town before Twilight stopped her.
"That’s ok Fluttershy, actually we were going to ask you if you wanted to have Star and Scootaloo over for a sleepover..."
Fluttershy gasped turning to look at the little foal snuggled up on her back with a smile, Star loved all her god mothers naturally but she was closest with... well Luna in her dreams to be sure but she rarely got to see her in the flesh. In Ponyville Fluttershy was her favorite closely followed by Pinkie, not to diminish the others in the least.
She loved to play on the farm following Applejack around marveling at her apple bucking skills and trying her own little back legs at it.
Rarity adored dressing her up she, Sweetie Belle and her having elaborate tea parties with stuffed animals and all.
Rainbow Dash had on several occasions taken her and Scootaloo out flying and as terrifying as it was for me and Twi she always had a great time.
Pinkie Pie... Well she always went all out to make sure Star had fun. Pumpkin, Pound Cake and Star all got along famously too.
Fluttershy though... She was different, she never treated her like a foal, an obligation even a godchild. Just equal as any creature she cared for and loved, Star loved to be babied, pampered and cooed over but that sort of equality she'd never really had before. I was guilty as any I supposed I treated her as my precious baby who I would love and protect always, and I always will...
"I would love to..."
"We don't want to intrude Shy and you've got guests coming over already..."
"What dinner party wouldn't be enhanced by Star and Scootaloo's presence?" She smirked.
"They can be quite a hoof full together..."
"Twilight, Rick... I love spending time with them and if you two need some... Alone time, I'm more than happy to help out."
Sure didn't take long for her to see through us, Fluttershy was far more astute then most gave her credit for, I smiled. "Then all we can say is thank you Fluttershy."
"Thank you."
"Tank you auntie!"
We were coming up to her cottage the door already open and Angel bunny waiting tapping his paw impatiently. "I'll just get supper started if you want to bring Star by in a few hours and Scootaloo after school?"
That will be fine I..." I froze along with Twilight seeing the figure lounging on Fluttershy’s couch.
"Discord?!" We gasped together.
"Oh... Did I forget to mention Discord was going to be coming too...? Sorry..." Fluttershy whispered blushing.
"Well I'm glad to see your back Fluttershy dear, your bunny is terrible company... Oh! Twilight Sparkle and... Rick." He sneered at me with a grin, while he certainly didn't trust me he seemed to have a small bit of grudging respect for me at least...
"Unca Cord! Unca Cord!" Star leapt off Fluttershy’s back galloping to him before I could react, he caught her up with his nimble tail tossing her high in the air making my heart skip a beat but catching her easily chuckling as she nuzzled against him. "Good to see you little Star..." He whispered.
As surprising as it was to me it did make sense, Star loved Luna and naturally Discord would be there in the dream with them during their playtime, not sure how I felt about that... I pulled her away from him gently trying not to offend. "It's quite a jaunt from Canterlot... Did you take the train?"
He laughed uproariously his arms and tail detaching taking up grocery bags following Fluttershy into the kitchen to put things away and help with dinner. "I've got many methods of travel far beyond the dreams of ponies and humans..." He teased.
"That doesn't seem likely, even the Princesses have to expend an impressive amount of power to teleport this far, I highly doubt you have a better way of doing it..." Twilight mused.
"Oh really? Well then get a load of this..." He snapped his fingers over in the kitchen and they as well as his body disappeared then reappeared moments later a long strand of effervescing rainbow colored hair in his grasp. "Look familiar, hmm...?" He chuckled.
Twilight examined the strand a moment before gasping. "Did you interrupt Princess Celestia's court just to prove a point?!"
"It would hardly be the first time, but no. She was taking a break up in a... Small... Room... With a... Human...?" His look shifted from confused to angry and back again, I quickly interrupted him before he did anything rash.
"Wait! I can explain..."
"Can you?! Another invader! And I was assured you were the only one!"
"An accident..."
"Another? I'm sure... Are your kind coming through the portal en-masse now?!"
"No, no. Though it had apparently been weakening, Princess Celestia has sealed it securely now..."
"I'll be the judge of that!" Again he vanished taking longer this time, ten seconds than twenty. We all looked around confused and a little concerned when he reappeared scowling and singed all over. "Fine... I'll concede the portal is sealed..."
Before he did anything else I began explaining just how John came to Equestria and while his frown did fade as he and Fluttershy listened intently the look in his eyes remained disturbing. I wasn't sure it was my place to mention Celestia and Johns burgeoning relationship I still did so if only to let Discord know that any harm that might come to John wouldn't be wise...
He and Fluttershy sat side by side as I finished with very different expressions, hers was of wonder and excitement for them while his was more of disgust and disapproval with a hint of amusement. "Ookay, let me get this perfectly straight. Celestia, possibly the most powerful being on this planet..." He cleared his throat brushing back his hair. "Present company excluded naturally... Has fallen in 'puppy' love with some random insignificant human?! It's preposterous!" He laughed as Fluttershy scowled disapprovingly at him.
"Discord! Love is a beautiful thing no matter the differences between them, you ought to know that better than anyone!" His look immediately turned sheepish as he turned to her. "Just because some of us..." Her eyes welled up with tears making me want nothing more than to hug her when Discord surprised me kneeling down and embracing her tenderly, lifting Star up with his tail to cuddle against her she too trying to make her feel better.
"Your right Fluttershy, sometimes... Sometimes I forget, I'm sorry."
"That’s ok..." She sniffed wiping her eyes and nuzzling Star. "It's ok sweetie, oh my look at the time! I had best get busy!" She raced off to the kitchen calling out behind her. "We'll see you in a couple hours Star! Discord help me!"
He chuckled and turned to go mussing up Stars mane his head turning to regard me as his body walked off stretching his neck impossibly long. "Hmm... I suppose another human around could be useful especially if he can manage to dislodge that stick in Celestias butt!" He laughed his head springing back to his body as he helped Fluttershy.
We left them to it heading back towards town. "I'm not sure how I feel about letting you know who spend so much... Or any time with Star..."
"Rick! You know... L-u-n-a would never let any harm come to her, Fluttershy either."
"Yeah... Your right, just surprising is all if anything I'm sure she'll be a good influence on him." I chuckled scooping her up and giving her a hug setting her on her mother’s back.
"Definitely, it's getting close to three you better head to the school. I'll take care of everything for tonight." She smiled.
"Thanks love." I gave her a soft kiss and one for Star as well. "Have fun with Fluttershy baby."
"Auntie!"
I made a beeline towards the school determined to get there before the bell rang, I jogged up relieved that I hadn’t heard the bell and the area wasn't flooded with school filly and colts. I leaned back against a tree to rest a moment as I waited but not for long...
RING!!!
Slowly you could feel and hear the clatter of hooves, cheers and talking building as suddenly the front doors burst open and filly’s and colts streamed out finally free of their prison no worries, no cares well until tomorrow at least. I remembered that feeling... I just waited there smiling at the cute little ponies until I caught a glimpse of my own little Angel exiting with her friends, they chatted a moment before splitting up and she looked around spotting me easily and taking wing flying into my arms.
"Heya Angel."
"Hi dad!"
"Ready to go?"
"You bet!"
I lifted her up onto my shoulders and we headed out of town, she'd fly ahead on occasion showing me some aerial maneuvers Dash had taught her and some she'd even created herself, she was going to be some serious competition at the next young flyers competition I was sure. We reached the far edge of the Everfree and the first runestone, I uncovered it showing her the simple arrangement of stones I put over it so I would remember where it was buried and charged it, it had been quite low I'd been away for too long so I made sure to check the area very carefully showing and explaining to Scootaloo what I was looking for and why.
I was worried she might get bored but she remained rapt asking lots of questions which I was more than happy to answer, we took a few breaks and I asked her about school and got a few more details about her time with the pets as well as her ride to, time at and ride home from the Crystal Empire.
It was getting onto late afternoon when we finished it had taken longer than I anticipated, I detoured us towards Fluttershy’s rather than the way home.
"I forgot to mention Angel, would you like to stay at Fluttershy’s tonight? Star should already be there."
"Sure... But why?"
"Oh your mother and I just need a night alone now and then."
"Ew..."
"Angel!" I chuckled. "You know Rainbow Dash, her friend Gilda and her coltfriend Jackpot Storm will be there for supper tonight... Discord too..."
"Really?! Wow... Let’s go dad!" She took off with me in tow making not quite a bee-line for Fluttershy’s due to my unfortunate lack of wings still a few short minutes later we arrived me a little out of breath but my little Angel bright eyes and eager as I knocked and Fluttershy answered.
"Oh good your here! Just in time Scootaloo, I saved you a seat by Rainbow Dash..."
Her wings flapped excitedly and she hovered a moment beside me nuzzling against me. "Thanks dad, see you tomorrow!" Before she rushed in.
"Kids..." Fluttershy smiled.
"Twi dropped off Star?"
"Oh yes and that’s not all..." She turned away then came back with a small stack of cards neatly strung together. "Read the top one first." She giggled passing them to me. "I'll bring the girls home tomorrow after school ok?"
"Sounds good to me Shy, thanks."
"No thanks needed, go on, she's waiting..." She smiled slyly as she shut the door making it seem likely Twi may have shared some of her plans for tonight like best girl... Marefriends do I supposed.
I turned back towards town flipping open the top of the booklet to read the first card. 'Come home and have a nice shower.' Made sense, it had been a busy day and I certainly could use one. I was curious what she had planned and was tempted to peek ahead but... Nah, the anticipation and surprise would make it all the more fun. No need to dawdle I jogged home passing ponies with a 'good afternoon' here and there, the library was dark I guess she wasn't home? I sat the booklet down on the couch and headed to the washroom getting undressed and starting a nice hot shower, I relaxed a moment enjoying the heat when the lights suddenly went out and before I could react I found myself with a soft wholly desirable armful her sweet lips pressed against mine, sneaky mare...
"Twi..."
"Shh..." She interrupted with another passionate kiss both of us caressing the other our passion growing and growing until she pushed me slightly away whispering in my ear. "Next page..." And vanished, that little tease...
I felt around in the dark until I located the light switch then turned off the shower and dried off, I found no trace of her when I exited the bathroom all the way up to our room, there was a towel hanging by the window to dry off and the booklet awaiting me on her pillow. 'A nice outfit and meet me at Chez Cora.' Ponyville’s high society... No, not really just a restaurant where you could pretend you were more like. They had excellent food at very reasonable prices and a beautiful restaurant I had no doubt the same fare and ambiance in Canterlot would cost ten times as much.
I got dressed and went directly there as soon as I entered I was ushered to a quiet corner booth where my beautiful wife waited, I slid in across from her she already had a drink waiting for me and herself.
"See? I told you I'd take care of everything." She smiled.
"Never had any doubt love..." I reached over to squeeze and gently stroke her forehoof. "So what’s next on the agenda?"
"Take a look."
"What if I didn't bring the booklet?"
She gave me a 'oh please' look making me grin as I pulled it out of my coat pocket flipping past the first two cards to the third staring at it a moment... Blank? I flipped to the next and the next and all the way through and back again, all blank but the first two...
She giggled at my confused look. "I know I can be a bit... Overboard with my scheduling and planning all the time..." Honestly it didn't bother me at all, I found it so cute and I would have told her so but she continued. "... But some things..." She put her forehoof on my hand holding her other hoof and I clasped it as well smiling. "Just can't be planned, scheduled or hardly even understood! Scootaloo and Star have nailed that home to be sure..." She giggled again.
Tears were beginning to form in the corners of her eyes probably mine too, her voice was filled with emotion she had something to get off her chest and I wasn't about to interrupt her.
"You show me, tell me every day how much you love me, need me... It feels like I don't do enough sometimes, when I wake up in the middle of the night sometimes with your arms around me or my head on your chest feeling every breath... Every beat of our hearts... I feel so at peace but ashamed too. Your family, friends gone... When you told me about John it all came flooding back how lonely you must have been, might even still be! I couldn't bear to be without my friends and family, what right do I have to keep you for myself...? I’m so selfish..."
So that was what was bothering her, to be honest thoughts of my family did pop up now and then naturally, I missed them but I knew they would and no doubt had continued on without me and if they knew how happy I was now...? Well they would be too. I certainly didn't blame her, Zecora or anyone. I moved around beside her still holding on kissing her softly.
"Twilight... I meant every word I said on our wedding day, my heart, my body and my soul are yours. They don't belong anywhere else, with anyone else... Even if we weren't connected..." She put her forehoof on my chest as I put my hand on hers. "Even if the portal was open day and night I wouldn't want to leave you, people and ponies search their whole lives for something... Someone... I found my someone, against all odds and I'm not letting go, never..."
"Oh..." She burst into tears I'd be lying if I said I didn't add to them. "I... I... I love you! Thank you!"
We kissed passionately. "Thank me? Thank you love, so much..."
We held each other a few minutes more until interrupted by a soft cough, looking we found a waitress waiting to the side trying her best to look nonchalant.
"Sorry about that..." I apologized wiping my and Twi's tears away.
"I... I didn't want to intrude but..." She looked behind her at the bustling restaurant with a sheepish smile.
"We're ready to order, thank you for waiting for us..." Twilight smiled, we both ordered and talked a bit more while we waited for our food. A little reassurance was all she had needed I guess and we made no further mention of it. Sitting across from her again we engaged in a playful game of 'footsies' / 'hoofsies' until our food arrived and we enjoyed our delicious dinner. I made sure to leave a generous tip to hopefully make amends.
It was later evening when we left around nine, we walked through town side by side greeting other ponies eventually stopping in a small quiet park and sat together on a bench. I was painfully aware of every part of her, her soft fur, her intoxicating scent, her silken mane and tail, her eyes... Those deep enough to drown in eyes... I wanted her, needed her but a public park wasn't the best place for such things.
I still wasn't quite sure she knew just how deep an effect she had on me, no matter... I stood up and offered her my hand helping her to stand upright as we came together a soft melody began playing her horn glowing lightly as we swayed together in the moonlight.
"Mmm... I could just stay like this forever..." She whispered.
"Me too..."
We danced awhile not a care in the world then made our way home I lifted her up carrying her across the threshold as I liked to do carrying her up to our bed kissing all the way feverishly removing one another’s clothing falling into bed our built up passion exploding again and again... Around two we collapsed entwined together in the wreck of our bed pleasantly exhausted we easily slipped off to sleep...
I awoke the next morning, well late morning by the sun streaming through into the room, Twi was sat up beside me a book levitated before her as she intently studied it. I took a glimpse but immediately looked away the words on it seemed to writhe and swim across the page a sure sign of powerful magic.
"Just couldn't wait huh?" I whispered rubbing her chest.
She smiled leaning over so we could kiss. "It's fascinating, Starswirl the Bearded created so many spells I never thought of him having spells that were unfinished! The first couple seemed like he just hadn't gotten around to finishing them but this one it seems like he was really stuck! 'Ascension of those suitably powered to a level beyond'..."
"Sounds like serious stuff..."
"It is! It might take years to unravel or it might not even be possible!"
I continued to rub her chest kissing her neck. "I have every bit of faith if anyone can figure it out it's you love."
"I can always count on you can't I." She levitated the book aside snuggling down in my embrace. "Love you."
"Love you." We kissed a few times then with greater need.
"Schools still not out for a while..." She giggled.
Well, whatever shall we do to pass the time...?
We enjoyed a relaxing shower afterwards washing then drying one another then did a little tidying up around the library until a little after three when an energetic filly and foal burst in through the front door followed by Fluttershy.
"Mommy, daddy!"
We caught up little Star giving her hugs and kisses. "Hey baby..." I whispered. "How did everything go?" I asked Fluttershy.
"It was wonderful, they were both as good as gold." She smiled.
"And your dinner party?"
"It went very well too thank you for asking Twilight, there were a few... Personality conflicts but nothing major, by the end of the night we were all laughing together. These two certainly had something to do with that." She nodded towards Star and Scootaloo.
"It was so cool dad! Discord did tricks and Rainbow Dash said I was a horseshoe-in for the Wonderbolts someday! And her friend Gilda is so cool! Oh, Storms pretty cool too..."
"I'm glad you had a good time Angel."
"Thank you again Fluttershy, we know how crazy these two can be..." Twilight giggled.
"Moom!"
We all laughed and invited Fluttershy to stay for an early dinner which she did staying until late that evening before taking off flying for home. We tucked Scootaloo and Star in their bunk beds then cleaned up from dinner relaxing together on the couch reading for a while before retiring to bed, she was still pouring over Starswirls tome muttering to herself.
I chuckled rubbing her back. "You've got plenty of time to wring all the secrets out of it love, but you need sleep too."
"I know..." She smiled. "But look here, you see how the spell is worded it's so strange..."
I took a look but despite my limited magical knowledge it was still far too complex for me to understand. "A pony ahead of his time clearly."
"Yes... Hmm... If I just change this definition... And switch these two..." Her horn began to glow lightly.
"Uh Twi are you sure you should..."
She had become so absorbed in the spell it seemed she lost herself a moment, she blinked regaining her senses but it was too late... The pulse of magic she gave off was strong passing through walls, floor and ceiling in a blink. Through me as well but I felt nothing good or ill from it, we both rushed to the window but there was nothing to be seen how far did it...
I jerked slightly as I felt it hit the wards around the Everfree one after another not moving nearly as fast must be at the limit of its range I thought to myself... We listened and looked for anyone, any reaction to the spell at all but nothing... Not even in our own home though the power of it had rattled windows and shook the branches Star and Scootaloo remained fast asleep when we checked on them.
We sank back into bed with a relieved sigh, Twi closed the book putting it in a drawer cautiously. "I... I better be more careful! I could have..."
"It's ok love, no harm done right?"
"Right... No harm done..."
We cuddled down our rush of adrenalin wearing off and we slipped into sleep. I wonder what other tricks Starswirl the Bearded has in store for us...?