//------------------------------// // Prologue: Flight to Canterlot // Story: Turnabout Time // by Paradox Theory //------------------------------// April 5. 6:30 PM Ponyville Train Station. Rarity and the girls paced as they waited for the train. "What did Twilight do? Why would she do something bad?" Fluttershy asked, on the verge of tears. "Maybe this isn't as bad as we thought," Rainbow Dash said, hovering above the group, "Maybe she didn't do anything and it just was a misunderstanding?" "As possible as that may be, we won't know until we get to Canterlot." Rarity responded, still pacing. "Land sakes girls, this is Twilight! We should have faith she wouldn't do this!" Applejack exclaimed, "And we need to be as stress free as posible for her." "Yeah. . ." They all agreed, falling silent once more. "All aboard!" The Train conductor hollered, having just arrived. At once, the girls ran into the train to help Twilight. April 5, 7:30 Canterlot Detention Center It was quiet. Celestia stood there, looking grim as ever. Silver Wing was flipping through the reports as a security guard opened the front door for Rarity and the girls. "Celestia, we came as fast as we could. What happened?" Rarity asked. Wordlessly she stepped aside, revealing a sleeping purple filly. The girls paused, because of the mark on her flank, Twilight's cutie mark. "But. but I don't understand, how is this a crime?" Rarity asked, baffled at the younger Twilight. "Because if this one wakes and see you five, your pasts will be undone." Celestia explained, "Nightmare Moon would reign eternal, Discord would become all powerful, even Tirek would become unstoppable." "But, why would Twilight do this?" Fluttershy asked. "I don't know. I only have her here because the younger her appeared in her room." Celestia admitted. "But then there's no proof!" Rarity countered. Celestia shook her head, "I'm afraid the Canterlot Council doesn't care, especially Blueblood. They believe that the victim, being her younger self, and the scene being Twilight's room are proof enough. And I cannot Judge, as it would be seen as biased." "Did you even ask Twilight for her side?" Rarity asked. "She was too shocked to speak to me. Then when she could, they brought her here, and they won't let me in." Celestia sighed. Rarity looked at the small filly. Then she looked to Celestia. "I will go talk to her." Celestia nodded, "You may, if you have a-" But she was cut off as Rarity presented her attorney's badge. Celestia gave a small smile as a guard led Rarity to Twilight. April 5, 7:40 PM Detention Center Visitor's Room 1 Twilight was slumped. She barely moved at all when Rarity sat down. "Twilight dear, is something the matter?" "How can they think I did this?" Twilight whispered. Rarity thought for a moment. "I suppose it's just because of the coincidence. I mean, the victim is the past version of yourself." Twilight looked at Rarity, "How can you prove it wasn't me?" "Well, what were you doing when it happened?" Rarity asked. "I was asleep. Then I felt something on top of me, and I open my eyes to find me there." Twilight explained. "And how long was it before you were caught?" Twilight's eyes opened suddenly. "It was immediate. They were there not two seconds after I woke." Rarity smiled, "Then I guess it was planned. But by who and for what is still unknown." Rarity then lifted her Attorney's badge. "Twilight, I would like to be your lawyer." Twilight smiled, tears running down her cheeks, "Thank you."" She whispered. "Think nothing of it." Rarity replied. With a final nod, Rarity left the visitor's room. April 5, 7:50 PM Canterlot Detention Center When she got outside of the room, she noticed a stallion yelling at a guard. "What do you mean she already has a lawyer?! Nopony in Canterlot would take the case!" Said a stallion with a green vest. His coat was blue and his mane was a brown. It was slicked back, yet not spiky. Rarity looked from the stallion to the guard. "I'll take care of this." Rarity told the guard. She then walked up to the Stallion. "Excuse me ma'am," He said, "I'm trying to figure out who got here before me." "Then you are already looking at her." Rarity said. "You?" The stallion scoffed, "Maybe you should just go home, I think you are drunk." Rarity's face turned red, "Excuse me Sir, but I happen to be close friends with Princess Twilight, and here's the proof!" Rarity showed the stallion her badge as well as the papers that proved she was Twilight's attorney. The stallion jumped and his eyes bulged, "That. . that's." He stuttered. "Indeed it is, now, how may I help?" Rarity asked the stallion. "Oh, right." The stallion said, rubbing the back of his head. "My name is Malum. Malum Prohibitum. And I'm a brand new attorney. I thought that getting this case would help get me experience." "Hmm, well. . . I don't really have a partner for this case, and you could use the experience. . ." Rarity hummed. "Do you mean?" Malum asked. "Would you like to team up with me and help prove Twilight's innocence?" Rarity asked him. "Of course." Malum replied, "It's a deal." Now where to look? Rarity wondered, "Any ideas of where to start?" she asked Malum. "Perhaps we could investigate Twilight's chambers." Malum suggested. "Then, we're off to her chambers." Rarity announced.