//------------------------------// // Educational Rehab // Story: Strangely Resilient Ember // by DeliriousCrimson //------------------------------// "Thats.. alot of books dont you think?" Was my immediate reaction to Twilight entering the room with about a full carriages worth of textbooks. "You think so? I actually wanted to bring three times the amount of books.." she started while dumping the numerous varieties of literature onto the floor. I guess manners were not going to be necessary with a princess of Twilight's royal caliber. "When I heard that you woke up and wanted me as a tutor, I was just so completely elated!" She excitedly beamed while grabbing my cheeks with both her hooves and pushing my face closer to hers. We maintained close eye contact as she continued to ramble on. "Rest assured, Kurama! I will do everything in my absolute power to educate you, even if I have to enter your brain and pound the knowledge into you myself!" she finished somewhat venemously, at the same time, she released my face and dashed headfirst into the pile of books. Four seconds into our first session and I'm already feeling overwhelmed just by her explosive personality alone. I was glad that Twilight didn't hold anything back against me, we were friends in her books. But I wasn't sure if I could survive two hours of this everyday, especially when those two hours apparently required a small boat load of books. I shouldn't complain though. These three days after I've woken up have been so boring that my mind was probably better off in the coma. After I took that fierce scolding from Luna, she was too busy with her duties and citizens dreams to pay me another visit.. and her older sister was equally as busy during the day. Spark was a good enough lad to visit me atleast twice, but he couldn't afford to slack off for long. He was a dutiful little fuzz ball and I didn't hold it against him.. I mean, how could I? Then theres the mighty Flame of Stressing my Life. Need I say more? "Where... AHA!" boomed Twilight, it seemed like she had found the book she was looking for. With her enthusiasm still fully intact, the lavender alicorn levitated the book towards me. I grasped it in my hands, her purple aura feeling fuzzy.. sort of like static electricity. I took a look at the books title, a daunting smile spreading cluelessly across my face as I saw the literature to be unintelligible. The letters were unfamiliar, strange and confusing to ogle at. But why? Twilight sent me a letter once that was structured and written exactly like the literature in my world. Plus, by some miracle, we spoke pretty much the same language. So what was the deal with this book? "Ehmm.. Twilight?" I called, which put a smile to her already more than eager face. "So you don't recognize magical literature? Yes! To introduce an ignorant individual to the wonderful intricacies of magic will be such a redeeming experience!" she declared much too out of tone. "Lets get started right away!" she finished, her lavender after-image seeming way to slow compared to the swiftness in which she sat before me. Magic, huh? Suddenly, I was much more delved into the studying session than I thought I would be. I was a proud Firebender, sure, but come on! If I could use magic I would be unstoppable! The carnage and destruction I could spread with Tirek's ability.. just thinking about it makes me shudder with joy! My name would spread all over Equestria as its lord and savior! Kurama the Magical Firebender, Kurama the Sorcerer of Flames, Kurama the Unstoppable Heat-magic Cyclone! Idiotic nonsense. Oh shut up. Since I knew his remark was coming, it didn't take me much delay to roll my eyes in unamusement. Be it idiotic nonsense or whatever he wants to call it, I was going to become stronger, even if my weapon had to be a mystical diaper for Sozins sake. Thus, my attention was back to Twilight who was shuffling through pages. I was beginning to get a bit eager myself, but before we begin there's a small issue on my mind.. "So Twilight.. I heard that it was you who defeated Tirek," I casually mentioned. Twilight's ears perked up and she seemed to get a little flustered. Maybe she was one those humble types that didn't really take much credit for their feats. If it was me, I would even go as far as to directly inject the liquid glory into my bloodstream.. I jest, I jest. "Oh.. yeah. Well, it was thanks to the help of my friends that I was able to overcome such a tasking ordeal," she responded pridefully. Guess she was just as chummy of a princess as Celestia. "Oh please, Twilight!" resonated an unfamiliar voice across the room. Startled, I looked around in search of the origin of said voice. Soon, my eyes located and locked onto a slight movement near the edge of the huge pile of books. Me and Twilight watched as some sort of green and purple lizard demon popped out of the pile. It had large gleaming eyes as well as razor sharp dentures that portruded out of its mouth. Not to mention the long and visibly sharp claws that all four of its limbs had the pleasure of carrying. "The battle between you with all the alicorn magic in Equestria and Tirek was out of this world! The landscape was practically soft hay against both of your unrelenting mights! The incredible display of power shown between you two as you went toe to toe was absolutely breath taking!!" It loudly gasped. "Spike!" Twilight scolded. She gave the creature a glare of disapproval before scolding it further. "In the end it was all thanks to my friends and the Elements of Harmony that we managed to defeat Tirek." "Managed? Pfft, once those pesky Elements of Harmony came out it wasn't even a fight!" Countered the scaly creature. "Thats enough, Spike!" yelled Twilight in response. "Can't you see that we're trying to read here?" she argued. "But you guys didn't even start yet. Besides, I want to meet him too!" beamed the creature as it woddled over to us. "Ugh, make it quick Spike I only have so much time before the session is over!" ushered Twilight. "Ok, ok." It responded. It seemed like she was very close with the creature, so it probably wasn't a threat. If anything though, it certainly did look threatening.. what with those huge bulging eyes.. ugh and don't even get me started on his head scale things. "The names Spike!" Boomed the creature while smiling smugly, its razor sharp dentures slightly portruding out of his venemous looking mouth. "H-.. hey there Spike hehe.." I answered. Spike then proceeded to smile triumphantly as if meeting me was some sort of great achievement. Then just like that, he turned around and woddled right out of the room, apparently taking the agreement between him and Twilight pretty seriously. Upon the door closing Twilight let out a huff and directed her focus back to our session. "Im really sorry, that little drake can be such a handful sometimes." She apologized. "Well he's pretty well behaved for a terrifying mini monster." I laughed, which earned me quite the unamused expression from Twilight. Guess she really liked her pet, huh? "Erhermm," she cleared. "Now then, let us get back on topic. First, we will begin with the history of Equestria.. hmm no, maybe we should begin at the formation of Equus itself.. but then again it may be wise to take it even further back to the very circumstances that formed our solar system.. hmm," she muttered to herself. This was the point where I began to doubt Twilights decisive ability. Sigh, yup. I was gonna be in for a loooong ride. ".. Did you get all that?" Asked the oh so energetic and wonderfully boring Twilight Sparkle. The ordeal was a long one, but I finally made it through the two hours of space dust talk. "Yeah yeah, freakin... solar system, interstellar- whatever. Anyway I've yet to really know anything about this world Twilight." I grumbled. The purple Alicorn shrugged while levitating her books back into the small carriage. "Whats the rush? I think its very important to know the roots of not only Equestria but the world it inhabits." She stated. "Maybe so, but was the part where you spoke about these small particles called "magoms" really necessary? What did you say again? That they were the most simplest form of matter?" "Yes, and incredibly important in understanding not just our world.. but the very origins of magic, Kurama." She continued. "Do you now understand the weight of this knowledge?" I gave it a bit of thought before answering. It seemed that to the very least, everything she'll teach me will have a purpose, well thats if im not jinxing it. "Yeah, I think I do." I responded. Twilight then finished loading her books and directed me a smile. "Oh I just knew you would understand, haagh I can't wait till our next book session!" She gleed with excitement and impatience. Such must have been the perilous troubles of being an egghead. "Oh! And I forgot to mention, the girls are gonna be paying you a visit tommorow so make sure that... you know.." "That im mentally prepared?" I finished for her. She slowly nodded, heart ridden sympathy plastered all over her muzzle. Wow, that was pretty mean of her haha, though l suppose that even she has to admit that disaster is always bound to happen when the five of them join together. "Yeah, I'll make sure to prepare myself thoroughly for it," I laughed. Twilight laughed along and after a few more minutes of idle chit chat, she was ready to depart back to her quarters. We gave our goodbyes to each other and with that, the first Equestrian book session came to a merry close. Now all I had to do was hurry up and get out of these bandages so that I can begin training again. But Sozin knows how long that'll take. And so, I arrived at another question. How to pass the time while no ones here to entertain me? I'd usually meditate, but theres not really any need to anymore if unless it was to hold on tight to that feeling.. well nevermind. Im not even in the shape to get into my favorite position. Welp.. I guess I have only one alternative. When all else fails, take a nap. I closed my eyes and hoped for the best. Luckily however.. and maybe due to the fatigue, it wasn't long before I was able to fall asleep. With body still broken but mind sharply recovering, I drifted off into a newly desired slumber.