Passing the Torch
Chapter Thirteen: The Painting
Written by TheCrimsonDM
“You were truly an inspiration to behold,” Color Splash said excitedly.
Amber walked alongside Color Splash as they made their way through the inside of Twilight’s Tree Castle, their hooves made comforting little sounds against the wooden floors. The canvas being carried on Color Splash’s back was covered with a white tarp.
“Really?” Amber asked.
“Yeah, you were covered in flames, and you even had flaming wings made out of fire and… well I’m going to have to paint it for you,” Color Splash said. “Though you did start that fire that nearly burned down half of the town hall… and you almost died.”
“Yeah, don’t remind me. If it wasn’t for the fact that I saved Twilight’s friends, and Mayor Mare, I would be in deep trouble right now,” Amber said quietly.
The lecture she received after getting out of the hospital about starting fires was a long and boring one, thankfully puking in protest made Twilight shut up, too bad that she was vomiting up blood at the time. Her body still felt very weak, but after hearing about what Color Splash had planned, she couldn’t help but join in.
“So, have you been feeling any better?” Color Splash asked.
“Kinda. I’m still a bit woozy, and weak. I haven’t even been able to lift my spoon to feed myself. Having my parents try and feed me has been awkward, and doing stuff with my hooves is really hard.”
“Uh, I’m an earth pony. I always do stuff with my hooves,” Color Splash replied.
“Yeah well I’m not, and it’s really hard,” Amber said defensively. “What are the others up too?”
“Jade and Sophie have become really close. Hush Puppy is avoiding Blackout as much as possible, but Blackout keeps showing up at our meetings, she says she’s waiting to make fun of you. I actually thing she’s just lonely. As for me, I’ve been painting as always,” Color Splash said.
“That’s nice, are everyponies parents doing okay? This is the first time I’ve been out in awhile,” Amber asked.
“Yeah, Rainbow Dash is kinda upset that she lost to a giant slime monster. Spike is surprised that you took him down so easily, and Rarity has been avoiding everypony completely. I guess breathing fire was uncouth or something,” Color Splash said that last part with a roll of her eyes. “As for Twilight, well she’s been visiting you, and doing research. Like she normally does.”
“That’s good to hear,” Amber said.
They stopped in front of a door, Color Splash opened it and together they walked inside. Twilight Sparkle sat on a couch and smiled at them. Amber sat against the wall and watched as Color Splash set the canvas down, the tarp stayed on.
“Princess Twilight Sparkle, I wanted to ask you for some funding for a special art project of mine. I know that you would consider helping me out anyways, but I would very much like to show you a taste of my skills. So I painted this portrait just for you, it’s a representation of how our government works, I really hope you like it,” Color Splash explained, her tone was almost professional.
Twilight smiled. “I’m sure I’ll love it.”
Color Splash grinned happily and Amber couldn’t help but to snicker. Color Splash had no concept of what was acceptable, but Amber did, and she knew exactly how Twilight was going to react.
The tarp came flying off with a tug of Color Splash’s hoof and as Twilight’s eyes focused on the painting, they grew impossibly wide. She opened her mouth and inhaled deeply as she prepared to scream. Amber just sat against the wall, laughing.
The End