The rest of my sleep was occupied with dreams about what could be in the Thaumonomicon. The next morning, I awoke to find a small amount of light coming through my window. Unfortunately for me the light was coming through my window was shining right in my eyes.
“Urgh.” I groaned out it was then I noticed that something was shifting around in the bed with me. I then looked to my left and saw Trixie lying in bed with me.
Orion immediately jumped at this perfect opportunity. “Well well Ryan. I don’t remember you taking Trixie to bed. Dammit I missed the good bits.” Orion said, immediately giving me a headache.
“Shut up Orion you idiot. Also what do you mean by good bits?” I whispered to him.
“Well you know the good old bow chicka wow wow.” As soon as Orion said that I immediately felt my cheeks turn red.
I then decided to get up and take a look at the Thaumonomicon. Before I could even try to slowly get out of the bed Trixie wrapped her fore-hooves around my waist, keeping me from getting up without risk of waking her up.
“Dammit.” I muttered under my breath.
“Heh I would have you’d like waking up with a mare in your bed.” Orion spoke up.
I looked back down to see that Trixie was quietly snoring. She then shifted herself so she removed her fore-hooves from around my waist. I took my opportunity and rose slowly from the bed, as to not wake her.
After splashing a bit of water in my face from the bathroom’s sink I got changed and walked up the stairs into the library. As soon as I got off the stairs I made a beeline straight for the Thaumonomicon.
Picking it up I looked it over. “Scared to read what’s inside?” Orion spoke up.
“No I’m not. Just wondering what’s going to happen.” I said as I opened the book to the first page. The first page had a more elaborate title than what was on the front cover.
It read: The Thaumonomicon A Magical Guide.
I turned to the next page after reading the more elaborate title. The next page read the contents. “Chapter 1: Wielding magic for the uninitiated. Chapter 2: Understanding how your equipment works. Chapter 3: Channeling the more powerful magic. Chapter 4: Combining Equestrian magic and Thaumaturgy.” I read noticing that that was all I decided to open the book to the first chapter.
“Wow I thought The Thaumonomicon was meant to have more in it.” Orion said curiosity lacing his words.
“It’s meant to yes but this is an altered version.” I then arrived at a very interesting page. “The Arch Mage’s gloves.” I read recalling the name from what God old me last night. I read the description of the gloves and found something incredible. “We need to show this to Celestia.”
“Why Ryan?”
“Because Orion, if the description of these gloves are accurate they will allow us to wield and control magic.” I said my heart racing at the idea of wielding magic.
“Wow. Yeah we need to see Celestia as soon as we can.”
I then heard shuffling coming from downstairs. After a few seconds I decided to go check on the now awake Trixie after placing the Thaumonomicon back on it’s shelf. “Morning Trixie.” I said to the mare as I reached the bottom of the stairs.
“Ryan I am so sorry about last night. I-I asked Luna to teleport me back to my bed and she didn’t know which one was mine, and and and.” I then ran over to the mare who was sitting in the middle of the bed. She was in the middle of a small panic attack.
“Hey Trixie it’s okay.” I said to her running my fingers through her mane. ‘That managed to calm her down a bit.’ I thought to myself.
She then turned her head and looked at me, there were a few tears in her eyes. “You’re okay about that?” She then pulled me close with her magic and hugged me.
“Yeah I’m fine Trixie.” I then lifted her head so I could look into her eyes. “Trixie what’s wrong?” I asked worried for my friend.
“It’s just that I thought that could have ruined our friendship. I didn’t want that to happen Ryan, because you’re the first real friend I’ve had in a long time.” I than pulled the mare into a hug.
“Trixie you’d have to do a lot worse than sleep in the same bed with me to ruin our friendship. Y’know that right?” I told her managing to stop more tears from coming out of her eyes.
“You mean that?” She asked as she looked up at me. I then gave her a nod and a warm smile to give her an answer. She then composed herself before talking again. “Well thank you Ryan. But if I may make one request.”
“Sure thing Trixie.” I said wondering what she was going to ask.
“Please don’t tell any-pony or anybody that this happened.”
“Of course not Trixie. I wouldn’t even dream of telling anybody about this.” I told her as she broke the hug.
“Well then I best go clean myself up.” After she entered the bathroom I heard a knocking coming from the door to our room.
As I got up and approached the door I wondered how I was going to go about telling Celestia what I had learnt about the Arch-Mages Gloves. I decided to save these thoughts for later and decided to focus on who was on the other side of the door.
When I opened the door I found Fire Wand standing in the doorway. “Good morning Ryan.”
“Ah, and a good morning to you too Fire. Now what would bring you here?” I asked glad to see Fire.
“Well Princess Celestia wonders if you and Miss Trixie would like to join her in the dining hall for breakfast.” At this my stomach let out a growl of hunger.
Giving him a sheepish smile I answered his question. “Well my stomach speaks for me, and Trixie would probably love to tag along.”
“That’s good will you be requiring an escort?”
“No thank you we should be fine.” With that Fire gave a small bow before turning down the hallway and leaving. I then turned around to see Trixie coming up the stairs.
“Who was at the door Ryan?” Trixie asked giving me a quizzical look.
“Oh just Fire Wand.” She then gave me a look of confusion. “He’s one of Celestia’s guards. Anyway we’ve been invited to join Celestia for breakfast.”
With that said Trixie was standing in front of me in the blink of an eye. “Why didn’t you just say so. Urgh now I need to get ready.” I then placed a finger on Trixie’s lips silencing her.
“Shhh. Trixie I highly doubt Celestia will care what you look like, as long as you’re presentable she won’t care.” I said to her giving her a reassuring smile whilst taking my finger off her lips.
“Okay then that calms me down a bit. Thanks Ryan.”
“You’re welcome Trixie.”
“Well then how do I look. Seeing as how you’re the only one here do I look presentable enough?”
‘Why did she have to ask me the hardest question that a man could answer for a woman. Why!?’ I thought to myself before giving my answer.
“Well I’d say your lacking clothing. But seeing as how it’s normal for ponies to not wear clothes, I say you look fine.” This managed to get a smile to cross her muzzle before she trotted over to the door.
“Well then Ryan are we going to be keeping the Princess waiting or not?”
“No we probably shouldn’t. But give me a second I gotta grab something.” I then rushed over to the bookshelf that was holding the Thaumonomicon and grabbed it.
“Why are you bringing that book to breakfast Ryan?” Trixie asked pointing at the book that was resting under my arm.
“Well I managed to get it open this morning, and it’s got a few things in it that I need to show Celestia.” I explained to the mare as we headed off towards the dining hall.
We arrived at the dining hall after a few minutes to find Celestia waiting for us.
“Ah Ryan, Trixie glad to see that you both accepted my invitation.” She said looking up from her bowl of oats. She then gestured to take a seat. Unlike last night she was sitting on one of the stools alongside the table instead of at the head of the table.
Trixie took her seat opposite the monarch whilst I sat next to Celestia placing the book in front of us. Silver soon joined us taking me and Trixie’s order.
“So why did you bring that book to breakfast Ryan?” Celestia asked as my breakfast of bacon and eggs appeared in front of me, and Trixie’s bowl of oats appeared.
“Well Celestia this morning I managed to open the book.”
“You did?!” Celestia asked a look of excitement on her face.
“Yep and I found something very interesting.” I then opened the Thaumonomicon turning the pages to the arch mages gloves. As soon as I had turned to that page Celestia levitated the book in front of her muzzle, giving me a chance to eat my bacon and eggs.
After a few minutes of looking it over she looked to me a look of uncertainty. Trixie then took this as an opportunity to turn the book around so she could read it.
“Well what do you think?” I asked, after finishing my breakfast.
“This seems like a great idea, it really does you being able to wield magic but…” She stopped a look of thought crossing her face as her started to glow.
I then felt another presence in my mind. I decided to go out on a limb. ‘I’m guessing the other presence in my head is you Celestia.’ I thought.
Soon enough Celestia’s voice filled my mind. ‘Yes that would be me Ryan. Now are you sure this is a wise idea to make these gloves. Especially with you know who in your head.’ She said making a very good point.
‘Well I don’t have to worry about that Celestia, Orion doesn’t have any affect on my physical body, besides he’s only a voice in my head an annoying one at that.’
With that said Celestia’s horn stopped glowing showing she had pulled herself out of my mind. I then turned back to see Trixie looking over the arch mage’s gloves. She then looked up. “So Ryan these gloves could make it so you can wield magic?” She asked a look of excitement adorning her face.
“If the description is anything to go by then yes Trixie.” I told her. A grin quickly plastered itself on her muzzle. I then turned back to Celestia. “So Celestia think any-pony could make these gloves for me?” I asked wondering who would make them.
“Yes my sister and I should be able to make these Ryan, although it will take a few days.” She then placed one of her hooves on her chin in thought. “Maybe whilst my sister and I work on the gloves you should go back to Ponyville, Twilight and her friends will probably want to know how you’re doing.” I couldn’t help but nod at the idea of heading back to Ponyville.
“Sure thing Celestia, but I ain’t leaving until I say my goodbyes.” Celestia nodded at this.
“Yes my sister would like to say goodbye to you.” She then looked back down at the book. “Unfortunately Ryan, you will be unable to take this book with you to Ponyville as my sister and I will need it for the making of the gloves.”
“No problem Celestia, but you’re explaining to Twilight why she can’t read that book right away.” This managed to get a small chuckle from her, she then gave a nod to tell me she would do that. “Also another thing you and Luna can look at as much of the book as you wish. Oh and before you ask you can read it as well Trixie. But you three are the only ones aloud to read it at the current time okay.”
This got a few nods from Celestia and Trixie. The next moment the door to the dining room opened up and Luna walked in barley awake. A pot of coffee then appeared before her, after looking at it for a few moments Luna decided to chug the whole pot down in one swig.
She then turned her gaze to us. “Good morning sister, Ryan, Trixie.”
“Hey Luna what are you doing up so early?” I asked her.
“Just wanted to say goodbye.” That caught me off guard.
“Goodbye? How did you know I was leaving?”
“Well yesterday you did say you were going to be spending the night here so I thought you would be leaving for Ponyville today.” She made a good point.
“Okay then well I guess goodbyes are in order.” I said as I got up. “Hey Celestia could you teleport me back to Ponyville?”
“I could why though Ryan?” She asked.
“Simple I don’t have to walk to the train station past all the snooty nobles.” I said she gave me a nod of understanding. I then walked over to Trixie who had stood up.
“So your going Ryan.” She said.
“Yeah guess I am Trixie, but hey don’t worry about it you can just ask Celestia to send a letter to me if you want to.” I then pulled the mare into a hug. “Good luck with your lessons Trixie.” I said as I broke the hug.
I then walked over to Luna. Before I could do anything she pulled me into a hug. “Goodbye Ryan, I’ll be sure to visit you tonight.” She said when she broke the hug.
I then walked over to Celestia. “See ya Celestia.” I said as she pulled me into a hug. Damn these ponies really like hugs but I didn’t really have a problem with that, as long as none of them were sad.
“Goodbye Ryan. Now you may feel a bit lightheaded after the teleport so try to lie down somewhere.” She said as she broke the hug.
Celestia’s horn started to glow as I felt my feet lift off the ground. After a few seconds a yellow light surrounded me I then covered my eyes with my arm to make sure I didn’t go blind as I was engulfed in a flash of light.
When I opened my eyes I found myself in Golden Oaks Library, as soon as I took in my surroundings I noticed I wasn’t alone. “Ryan you’re back!” Yelled a blurry purple figure as I was tackled to the ground by the figure. After a few moments my vison stopped being a blur and I found Twilight hugging me, nuzzling my chest.
I ran a few fingers through her mane. “Yeah I’m back. Hey Twilight can you please hop off me?” I asked the mare. After a few more nuzzles she hopped off of my chest.
“Sorry Ryan. I just got so excited to see that you were back.” She said. She then gave me an odd look. “Um Ryan don’t you want to get up?”
“No I’m fine down here. Celestia said that I might feel a bit lightheaded and that I should lie down for a bit.”
“Oh okay then. Well how about I go get the others, they’d probably want to see you.” With that Twilight left leaving me lying on my back peacefully.
“When are you going to tell her?” Orion asked, destroying the peace.
“Tell her what?”
“Tell her about the Thaumonomicon.” He said I swear I could feel him roll his eyes.
“Oh yeah. Probably going to tell her later.” With that said a knocking could be heard from the front door.
I stood up and turned to the door. “Who is it?” I asked.
“It’s Twilight. I accidentally locked the door on my way out and I don’t have my keys. The others are out here as well.”
“Okay sure thing Twilight.” I said unlocking the door. Before I knew it I was on my back Pinkie was standing on my chest vibrating with joy and glee.
“Ryan you’re back!” Pinkie said as she jumped off of me and ran over to the others who had entered the library. “Guys, guys, Ryan’s back!” She told them going from pony to pony.
“Yes yes we know darling.” Rarity said calming the bouncing ball of fur down.
“Hey Ryan what are ya doin lyin on the ground.” Dash said, whilst floating over me the beats of her wings making the only sound in the room.
“Well Dashie this floor is quite comfortable actually.” I then patted the ground next to me. “Wanna join me?”
“Pfft yeah right. Who would want to lie down on a wooden floor.” As Dash said this Fluttershy walked up to the spot that I patted my hand and lay down, next to me.
“You were saying Dash?” I said a smug grin on my face, as Dash’s jaw dropped to the ground.
“So Ryan what happened?” Twilight asked.
“Yeah how was Canterlot sugarcube?” AJ asked.
“Well it was fun. Also Trixie is now officially Luna’s student.” That got Pinkie to pull out her party cannon and fire off into the air. “Haha.” I laughed at the pink pony’s shenanigans. “Also Twilight there was a book in your old room in Canterlot that you couldn’t open right?” I asked the lavender unicorn already knowing the answer.
“Yeah there is it’s called the Thaumonomicon, what about it?” She held a look of confusion on her face.
“Well I managed to open it.” As soon as I said that I found Twilight standing over me her muzzle mere centimeters above my face.
“Really what was in the book then. Did you bring it back?” I then placed a finger over her mouth not wanting to be assaulted by too many questions.
“First of all I didn’t bring it back, Celestia and Luna are looking over it.” This got a look of sadness to cross the mare’s muzzle. “Secondly we can read it when their done with it they said they should have it done in a few days.” That managed to get rid of the frown on her face.
“Okay then Ryan.” She said hopping off me thankfully giving my chest a break from being stood on by a pony.
I then decided to get up to make sure no other ponies could sit on me.
“Okay then every-pony what’s the plan for today?” I asked looking to all the ponies gathered.
“Well sorry sugarcube but I got work to do at the farm.” AJ said.
“I got weather duty.” Dash said.
“I have to take care of my animals.” Fluttershy said.
“I have orders to fill unfortunately darling.” Rarity said.
“I have work to do with the cakes.” Pinkie said.
“Well then guess it’s another day of sitting here with you Twilight.” I said looking to the unicorn giving her a smile.
“Sure thing Ryan. That sounds like fun.” With that said we gave a farewell to the other ponies as they left the library off to do their own thing. I decided to see if Twilight had any spell books in her library, luckily for me she did. A few spells about shields and a few about lasers. I decided to take a seat and read those.
“Hey Ryan taking an interest in spell casting I see.” Twilight said looking at the books I had in my lap.
“Yep just thought it might help me understand magic a bit more.”
“Well then if you need any help just ask.” With that said Twilight pulled out a book of her own. I then decided to focus back on my own books.