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// Story: A little loopy. 
// by FaelaArts 
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Friday

Rarity cried on Twilight’s shoulder as they both waited for news about Sweetie Belle. Sometime on Monday, Sweetie had gone missing. Apparently, she was seen going into the Everfree with Opalescence by Vinyl, who had been up late preparing for a party that had been going to happen tomorrow. With the filly missing, nopony felt like really celebrating anything, and instead helped with the search effort.

Glancing to the clock, Twilight noticed it was getting close to midnight, and gently helped Rarity to her room. Tucking her friend in, Twilight found herself being held with an iron grip, and pulled up a chair. Levitating out a Daring Do book, she began to read as she waited for Rarity to fall asleep. Time ticked forward, and the moment it hit midnight, a violent earthquake shook Ponyville. Rarity leapt to her feet, and Twilight bolted to the window.

Looking up, Twilight watched as a bright light seemed to shatter the sky like a window, and it hurtled directly for Sweetie’s room. Turning, both bolted toward the door as another quake shook the house. Slamming the door open, both watched as the bright light dimmed, and a familiar face became visible.

“S-S-Swe-Swee-” Unable to speak, Rarity dived for her sister, crying tears of open joy as Sweetie cried out in pain. Releasing her, Rarity looked horrified as she noticed the bruised state of Sweetie, along with the saddlebags that were badly burnt. Looking to Twilight, Sweetie spoke, pointing to her chest.

Magic flaring, Twilight used a common healing spell to heal the broken bone. After a moment, she wiped her brow, and nodded to Rarity, who once more plucked her sister up, crying as she embraced her. Hugging her sister, Sweetie began to tear up as well. Seeing commotion outside, Twilight opened the window, and shouted to the crowd the good news.

Cheers erupted, and two fillies raced up the stairs, diving for Sweetie to join in with the hug. Tears flowing freely, it was a long time before any of them could even form a sentence. Once Rarity was able to speak, the question of where came up all too soon. Looking to them, Sweetie asked what day it was.

“Well, it’s just after midnight on a Saturday, Sweetie, why?” Twilight tilted her head as fresh tears emerged on Sweetie’s face, and she merely shook her head. Rarity and Twilight shared a glance, and Twilight gave a nod. Stepping out of the room, she left to go deal with the crowd. After all, explanations could wait.

They had all the time in the world.