The following starts on the Monday of the previous chapter.
Monday...
Sunset yawned as she rubbed her hair again. 'Ugh...it still hurts. Why did that dog have to go and bite my hair?' she thought as she sat down at her bedroom desk. She opened the magic book and twirled her pen. 'What should I write today?'
Twilight Sparkle, are you there?
A few seconds passed...
I'm here Sunset! How was your day?
Sunset sighed, still remembering the day she just had. The confrontation with Celestia, the talk with Gilda, and the dog.
It was long. Let's just say there were several tiring moments throughout the day. Especially one moment at the end.
Oh really? What was it?
I was helping a friend at an animal shelter and a dog...began biting my hair.
Biting your hair?! That sounds painful. I'm sorry that happened to you.
Sunset showed a small smile as she read those words. 'Everyone is looking out for me today...'
Thanks.
No problem. Anything else happen today?
Not really. How about you?
Twilight put her pen down and opened her backpack. 'Where is it?' the filly thought as she looked through her bag. 'Ah! Here it is! My daily checklist!' Twilight levitated her pen again.
Today I had breakfast, brushed teeth, met with Princess Celestia, studied first round of medium level magic, had lunch, played with Spike, and had supper. After that, I ended my day with a small test from Princess Celestia and went back to my room.
Sunset's eyes scanned the long list of everything that happened. 'Wow...Twilight had a productive day. Especially compared to mine, which is just boring school and hanging out with Fluttershy.' Sunset's eyes then saw a certain word that intrigued her. Sunset raised her pen again.
Who is Spike?
Twilight read those words and then flipped through the previous pages. 'Did I not tell her about Spike?! No way!' Seeing that she hadn't mentioned Spike, she drooped her head in shame. 'I can't believe I did that...' Twilight levitated the pen.
Spike is a baby dragon I hatched.
'Baby dragon?! Whoa!'
A baby dragon?! So...dragons are real?!
Yes. Do they not have them in that world?
Sunset remembered the few books she read while in the hospital. That and her tries at books after the hospital, only for the past week of crazy stuff to happen instead. She let out a sigh. 'Huh...now this Equestria world seems even more out there...'
Only in fiction. I think.
Really?
Yes. Same with magic. Except this book apparently, which you all told me I brought from that world.
'No magic?! What kind of world is on the other side of that mirror?!' Twilight thought as she rubbed her forehead in disbelief. 'That's crazy! And....and...' she looked at the clock on the wall. 'Uh oh...it's that late already?! But-but-but...I still need write down my list of things I have to do next week! And I need to check the list that details my list for checking the list for next week! Augh!'
Something's come up. Unfortunately I have to cut our chat short. I need to do a bunch of stuff before going to bed.
That's fine. Good night Twilight.
Good night Sunset.
Tuesday...
Sunset let out a groan as she remembered all the pins that poked her today. She scratched her back while letting out a yawn. She grabbed her pen again.
Dear Twilight Sparkle,
Ever had that day where you were excited about something only to regret it?
Twilight looked at the words and tried to think of a response. 'Hmm...A day I was looking forward to but I ended up not liking it...' The little filly continued to scratch her chin in thought. 'Uh-oh...I can't think of anything!'
Sorry Sunset, but I can't of think of anything right now.
It's fine. I actually have another question for you Twilight. Do you like science?
As soon as Twilight read those words, her eyes lit up like a thousand lightbulbs. A huge smile popped onto her face as she began to write.
Do I like science? I love science! I love studying science, love learning about science, I love everything about science! Why do you ask?
'Whoa...did not expect that reaction. Especially since Twilight told me that magic exists in that world...' Sunset thought as she tried to think of a response.
Let's just say that I've found all other subjects at my school really boring.
Oh. It might be part of your amnesia then.
Huh? What do you mean?
Seeing this last comment, Twilight's horn glowed as she levitated a book towards her. The pages began to flip as she tried to write while looking into the book.
When Princess Celestia said I was going to be talking to you through this journal, she gave me some books over amnesia. She thought it might help since we can't transfer the books to you.
As Twilight wrote the words, she thought, 'It also helps that I love to study anything.'
I see. That's really thoughtful of her. Tell her I said thank you.
No problem. Now, as I was saying, I'm guessing your lost memory is based on your memories and not knowledge.
So, you're saying that I'll remember basic school knowledge but the important stuff is gone, right?
Yes. In most cases, that is true. I was thinking on how to explain this to you and the best exapmle I can give is that your knowledge and your memories are separate. When the event that caused your amnesia to happen...well, I'm sorry Sunset.
Sunset showed a small smile at those last words. The truth in the entry was a bitter one but the part that mattered most to Sunset was at the end. She was glad to have someone who was so sensitive as a friend.
Its cool Twilight. I understand. Sorry to say, but I got a long day ahead of me tomorrow. Good night.
Good night Sunset.
Twilight closed the book as the filly let out a yawn. 'Sunset...I hate that I had to tell you that. Maybe I should ask Princess Celestia for some advice tomorrow...'
Wednesday...
Twilight? Are you there?
I'm here Sunset. How was your day?
It was...interesting to say the least. Apparently I needed a lesson in relaxation today.
As Twilight read those words, a scowl popped up on her face. She began to bite her lip as she responded.
Oh, I hate those lessons. That's the only lesson from Princess Celestia that I didn't like.
Really? Why is that?
Well...a while back I went into a huge reading frenzy and kept reading books for three days straight with no sleep. She said it was bad for my health and that I wasn't allowed to read anymore for the rest of the week.
Three days?! I'm sorry Twilight but I have to agree with Princess Celestia there.
Twilight's face turned into a sight of bitterness and anger. 'Even she thinks that! I can't help it I love learning!' The filly's eyes turned on fire as she grabbed her pen.
Not you too. I love reading! Is that wrong?!
Sensing the anger in Twilight's last statement, Sunset let out a small sigh, trying to figure out the right words to write. 'Hope I didn't make her too mad. Let's see...'
No. You just have to pace yourself sometimes. I was told today that sometimes you need to just let tomorrow wait. There's no need to do everything at once.
As Twilight's eyes scanned those words, the filly sighed. 'Guess she is kinda right...was this what Princess Celestia was trying to teach me? But...I love reading and studying. If I could just do that all the time, I would.'
Okay. I think I see your point. Though, I rather study than relax.
That's cool. I probably would choose studying over relaxing sometimes too. Though with today, I would choose relaxing. Have you ever had apple cider?
No. Is it good?
Yeah. I just wonder if it exists in your world.
Well...maybe you can tell me how make it. I mean, I love chemistry so I bet I could make it if I get the right ingredients and mix them!
After seeing those last words, Sunset wasn't sure if she just opened a Pandora's Box or not. Then again, Sunset had a feeling it would be a fun little chemistry experiment anyways.
Thursday...
Do you know what soccer is Twilight? Do they have that in your world?
'Soccer?' thought Twilight as she read the entry. She quickly levitated a pony dictionary to herself. She flipped through the pages, trying to find any entry concerning the word. 'No...no...no...hmm...'
Nope. I looked it up but I didn't find anything about it Sunset. Just give a minute, I might have another book that could help me though.
Okay. I was just wondering, it was a sport that I participated in today even though I didn't know a single thing about it. Guess that's because it doesn't exist in Equestria.
After reading this entry, Twilight levitated another book towards her. Scanning through the book, she started to write again.
I just looked over a book about sports and exercises Sunset. Unfortunately, it seems you are right. I don't see any sport with that name. I must say, this makes me even more interested in your world though.
'Interested in this world?' Sunset spun her pen on her finger. 'Huh. Well...I am interested in what Equestria is like too...but it would be unfair if I just learned and she didn't.'
Okay. I know that I don't know much about this world but I can try to answer your questions if you have any.
'She'll answer anything?!' thought Twilight as her eyes shined like stars. 'Oh wow! I get to learn about another world! What do I ask first?! In fact, why didn't I ask about this sooner?!' Twilight started to rub her head in thought. 'Maybe I could ask her about...no...how about...no...maybe...no...' Twilight's head flopped down on her desk, her breath blowing away a few long hairs hanging down from her head. She moaned in defeat. “I can't decide...I have too many questions...”
Are you still there Twilight?
Seeing the words appear, Twilight's horn shined one more time.
Um, Sunset. If you don't mind, I would like to make a list of what I want to ask you about that world. Could I ask you about that world tomorrow?
Sure.
Friday...
Have you ever had a day where you can't explain almost anything that happened?
Filly Twilight's eyes looked over the entry as her little mind tried to absorb the following statement. 'A day where you can't explain anything...hmm...' Twilight scratched her chin in thought, trying to shuffle through her memories. 'Well...I still can't really explain what happened when I tried to hatch Spike...does that really count?'
Well Sunset, the only moment I can think of is when I hatched Spike.
Oh really? What happened then? And how do you hatch a dragon egg?
Well...you hatch him by using a certain amount of magic into the dragon egg. As for the unexplainable, I lost control of my magic and somehow turned my parents into plants. And made a baby dragon grow ten times its size.
Wow. That sounds amazing. I wish I could have been there.
Yeah.
Twilight sighed. She only liked part of that memory. That part being when Celestia came in and asked her to be her student. Everything else was kind of embarrassing when she thought about it. 'Sigh...if hadn't been for Princess Celestia...say, I forgot about the list!'
Sunset, could I confess something to you?
Sure, I guess.
I forgot to make the list about the questions over your world. I spent last night making lists to make sure I make that list.
And you made too many lists?
Yeah. Sorry.
Don't worry about it, its cool. Tell you what, why don't you ask me that stuff Monday? It'll give you some time to think about all the questions you want to ask.
Thanks.
Twilight slumped over, still thinking about the lists. 'Can't believe I did that. Again. Princess Celestia keeps telling me to stop writing down every little thing about my life. Say...I could ask her that!'
Can I ask you one question about your world Sunset?
Sure.
What kind of human is your Celestia?
'What kind of human? Oh yeah, she's a pony in her world...' thought Sunset as she read those words. 'Hmm...how do I describe her?'
She's...wonderful. She's nice, kind, caring and always says things that motivate me. She's also very stern yet fair, especially at her job as principal.
Wow. She sounds just like Princess Celestia, except the fact that she's a principal.
Really? Guess the worlds are more alike than we thought. Except for the whole human and pony thing. Though if that's true, I'm betting your version of Luna is similar to mine too. Maybe she's a princess there as well since this one's the vice-principal.
Twilight's eyes bulged as she saw those last words. Her tiny filly brain was zooming as she read that sentence again and again. After a long awkward pause, she levitated the pen with slight hesitation.
Who is Luna?