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// Twilight Velvet by Sam Cole 
// Story: RariTwi Group Collab 
// by Anonymule 
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	“End up somewhere else?” The voice of one of the ladies Star recited, looking over the letter.

“Yeah, mom. I think it means I cast a portal charm, but I can’t be sure…” Twilight groaned, throwing her head back.

“Well, it makes sense.” Twilight Velvet nodded with a chuckle. “Come on baby girl, you never had troubles before.”

“I wasn’t using outside help before either.” Twilight groaned. “I had to be sure I wiped the memory out of Rarity's mind with the spell too.”

“Poor girl, making you suffer.” Velvet cooed as she placed the letter on the table. “Well, she won’t remember anything that could tie you back to it, so I guess it’s worth while.”

“Blugh.” Twilight emphasized. “Why did I need even need to involve a gem expert? I’m almost an archmage for crying out loud!”

“Oh please, Twilight. She’s an alibi.” Velvet laughed. “She’s unknowingly helping you to pull off the heist of a lifetime.”

“Yeah…”

“Besides baby girl, you’re just guilty that you had to lie to your friend is all.” Velvet said as she sat by her daughter, pulling her over for an affectionate hug. “And she has gotten you farther than ever before. Grandma would be so proud, she never even came this close to the jewel.”

“I feel bad for Rarity though…” Twilight finally said, looking away. “She’s better than this. I feel rotten I had to use her as a… a tool.”

“Don’t worry, honey.” Velvet assured, “Rarity’s a good girl, and a true friend. If you could, I’m sure you would open up to her about everything.”

“Hmm.” Twilight hummed. “Open up? Mom, you’re nuts.”

“No I’m not.” Velvet argued playfully.

“Then does Dad know?”

“Of course not.” Velvet laughed. “He’s a blabber mouth.” The ladies joined in harmonious laughter as about the only family they could be open with enjoyed their talks. But such was the life they had chosen, so very long ago. “So, if you think it’s a portal charm, what’s the hold up?”

“It’s because I’m just guessing. Knowing myself too well is a bit of a problem…” Twilight admitted. “I mean, how can I remember forgotten knowledge if I’m so scripted in what I’d do?”

“Yeah…” Velvet sighed. “I’d have just nipped the damned thing and wiped your friend’s brian.”

“I can’t do that!” Twilight gasped. “I have to wait. Fence said so.”

“Hmm, yes. Your fence.” Velvet snarled. “Darling, maybe you should look into a different fence from now on?”

“If someone else had the scrolls, I would.” Twilight conceded. “Ugh! I need to break this stupid spell!”