Official Correspondence
Of Night and Stone
By Kirb
Chapter Eight
Official Correspondence
On the Day of Elisa’s Arrival
Mail to: Twilight Sparkle
Golden Oaks Library
Ponyville, Equestria
My faithful student Twilight,
I am writing this letter to you on behalf of a matter of great importance to Equestrian safety. Late last night, while my sister Luna was tending to her official princess duties, she sensed an extreme magical surge near the Everfree Forest. She woke me up and told me. This is concerning to the both of us, because it does not seem to be a natural type of unicorn magic. Rather, it appears to be a type unnatural to Equestria, very similar to the magic that Discord used when he was in power.
This leads to a task I need you to perform for the sake of Equestria. We have no idea what this magic could be, but it is most concerning to all of us. Ever since the changelings’ attack on Canterlot a few weeks ago, we are trying to be extra sure that nothing like that ever happens again, but now would be the perfect time for such a thing to occur, in the wake of another attack like that.
So I would like you and your friends to go to the location of the surge and look around to see what is there. Be prepared to fight off enemies. I have sent the Elements of Harmony and have complete faith you will use them if something goes wrong.
Your mentor,
Princess Celestia
Mail to: Princess Celestia I of Equestria
Royal Canterlot Castle
Canterlot, Equestria
Dear Princess Celestia,
I’ll let my friends know about this, and we’ll go check it out promptly. Thanks for letting me know. If this is a potential threat to Equestria, I will stop at nothing to discover the truth about it.
Your faithful student,
Twilight Sparkle
Dear Princess Celestia,
We just arrived back from the site of the magic surge. The ground appeared charred, as predicted, but get this: somepony was there. Only she wasn’t a pony, rather a bipedal creature of some type. We haven’t been able to find out much from her, except she calls herself Elisa Maza. I have her with me at the library right now, but she’s asleep. She doesn’t seem unfriendly. Perhaps she’s a nocturnal creature of some sort?
I’ll ask her a few questions once she’s awake. I await your response.
Twilight
Dear Twilight
It would be nice if you could respond with as many details about Elisa as you can find out. If she is the source of the magic surge, she could be a changeling in disguise, tricking you. If she is an unidentified bipedal creature, that could just be her disguise as she waits to strike, so don’t be too trusting. Also, it would be a good idea to write down any strange or odd behavior she displays.
Celestia
Dear Princess Celestia,
I apologize for responding so late in the day, but Elisa only woke up about two hours ago. When she talked to me, she seemed very friendly and not confrontational. I am aware this might be a ruse of some sort; however, the way she acted was also very sincere, and she didn’t mind answering my questions.
From what I can tell, this Elisa is from a species called “humans” (pronounced HUE-menz). I looked it up in the official species guide and cannot find it in the list, which does seem a little suspicious. But she has explained several details to me. She claims to be from a city called “New York,” which is in a different world. She also claims to be part of her city’s law enforcement and works at night, which would explain why she was asleep when I found her.
She says she was on the job in her town when she fell through a portal and found herself in Equestria. The story seems to add up, though this does bring up the question, why would a portal to Equestria appear at random? I think as you said, somepony might be behind this. Maybe she isn’t telling us the full story, I don’t know.
You told me to watch for suspicious behavior. Well, she hasn’t given me any reason not to trust her, and the fact that she works for law enforcement in her world has helped me to trust her more. But she did do something a little strange tonight. Around sundown, she abruptly left the library for a few hours. She claimed she wanted to look around the town. That seems a little off-putting.
Given the facts, I think we should watch over her, but she doesn’t seem like a threat. I’ve attached a picture of her with this letter. Notice the many layers of clothing she wears. From what I gather, this is because she doesn’t have any body fur like ponies do.
I await your response,
Twilight
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First Day after Elisa’s Arrival
My faithful pupil,
I have looked at the information you sent me and concur that Elisa is not a threat to Equestrian security. I would like to know more about her, and arrange to meet her at some time. But for now, I would just appreciate you writing me daily. I have talked to my sister and we think that if she is, in fact, connected to the magic surge, she should be monitored. So until I communicate otherwise, please write to me at the end of each day, and include anything new involving Elisa.
Celestia
Dear Princess Celestia,
Elisa has had further time to meet and talk to my friends. It hasn’t been much, though, due to her sleeping schedule as a night shift officer. But she seems harmless, and we seem to be adapting well to her presence. For now, she is staying in my library--sleeping in the guest bed--but we could make arrangements for her to stay somewhere else if this turns out to be long-term.
I contacted the Mayor about her, and she is planning on making a speech to introduce her to the town tomorrow. I’ll let you know if she displays any more strange behavior.
Your faithful student,
Twilight
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Two Days since Elisa’s Arrival
Dear Princess Celestia,
Elisa woke up later than usual this afternoon. That’s the only strange behavior I have seen from her, but that’s understandable since she stayed up a little later than usual for the Mayor to introduce her to the town.
Although many of the townsponies had already seen her, many others were clearly very surprised to see her. Clearly this will take some getting used to for all of us, as she is also much taller than the average pony (she’s around your height), and is having trouble adjusting to door and ceiling heights. But I think it’s gone well so far.
Your faithful student,
Twilight
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Three Days since Elisa’s Arrival
Dear Princess Celestia,
Pinkie Pie threw a party for Elisa this evening, and many ponies arrived. Elisa used this time to get to know my friends better. Rarity has mentioned she is interested in making some clothing for her. Elisa has also told us some more about her world. Apparently, New York--the town she’s from--has a lot more crime than our world, hence a greater need for a detective to work the night shift, as she does. It’s no wonder, however. Her entire world is chaotic! The sun and moon control themselves, the weather controls itself, and plants and animals care for themselves, all on their own! How do they ever survive? It’s like the Everfree Forest, only an entire world!
Your faithful student,
Twilight
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Nine Days since Elisa’s Arrival
My faithful pupil,
Seeing as how Elisa has been in this world for over a week now, I have been looking into finding her her own quarters in Ponyville. I will pay expenses for her. I would also be interested in meeting her one of these days.
Celestia
Dear Princess Celestia,
I am sorry to respond on such short notice, but I have a suspicion that Elisa isn’t telling us the full truth. When I asked her a few days ago about all the details of how she got here, several things just didn’t add up. Attached are the complete details of Elisa’s arrival into Equestria. Please look over it and tell me what you think.
Twilight
Dear Twilight,
I regret to inform you that I share your suspicions. Where did this portal come from? Magic portals don’t just appear on their own. Something else has to be behind this. Ask her tonight for more details. This is troubling me.
Celestia
Dear Princess Celestia,
A lot has happened since you responded to our letter. First of all, remember when we all met Maud Pie, Pinkie’s sister? Well, she came by to visit again today. I wouldn’t normally be telling you this, except she and Pinkie found a strange statue in the park. It wasn’t there before now, and oddly enough, Maud cannot identify the type of rock it is made of. Could this be connected to Elisa’s arrival?
Furthermore, other strange developments have occurred. Applejack came to me today informing me that somepony, or something, stole some of her apples last night. She also told me of animals being spooked, unidentified creatures flying around, and voices heard in the streets, one of them being Elisa’s. I want to believe Elisa is innocent in all this, but it does come off as a strange coincidence that all this began the same day she arrived, and the same time the magical surge occurred.
I will question Elisa as soon as she gets up.
Your faithful student,
Twilight
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Ten Days since Elisa’s Arrival
Dear Princess Celestia,
Last night, I discovered several things. When Elisa woke up, I asked her if she was connected to the things going on in Ponyville. She denied it at first, but then she admitted to it. As it turns out, she isn’t the only one who arrived in Equestria--she brought a few of her friends along. They are not humans, but rather a different species, called gargoyles.
These gargoyles are bipedal, similar to Elisa, but they also have wings. During the daytime, they turn to stone, which would explain the statue Pinkie and Maud found in the park, as it wasn’t a statue but rather a gargoyle in his stone form. Their leader is named Goliath, and I met him and the rest of his clan last night. I have no reason to believe these gargoyles are harmful. If anything, they seem very protective, and could be beneficial to Equestria if we made an alliance with them.
I spent a lot of my time talking with a gargoyle named Lexington. I studied him and recorded the data I discovered. Lex also told me the complete story of how Elisa and these gargoyles got here. I attached it in this letter, as well as the data I have found about these gargoyles.
So far, Maud Pie and I are the only ponies who have met the gargoyles. They are currently staying on the deck at Ponyville Town Hall. I told my friends about the gargoyles today, and we will introduce them later tonight.
In the attachment, please note the part about the other three who may have arrived with them: a being similar to Discord named Puck, a male human named David Xanatos (pronounced ZA-nuh-tos), and a female gargoyle named Demona (pronounced Deh-MOAN-uh). Should they be found anywhere in Equestria, they are not to be trusted.
Your faithful student,
Twilight
My dearest Twilight,
I have read through your letter and the attachment. This is a lot to take in. I am interested in finding out more about these gargoyles. Contact me tonight with your findings.
Celestia
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Eleven Days since Elisa’s Arrival
Dear Princess Celestia,
The gargoyles met my friends last night. I would say it went well. Fluttershy seemed to get along with Bronx, the gargoyle dog. Yes, there is a gargoyle dog. I don’t understand it either, but from what I can tell he is not exactly a gargoyle, but rather a related species. We’ll find out more eventually. Keep in mind that this is only two days since I found out about them.
On another note: I have reason to believe that three other ponies found out about the gargoyles. They allegedly captured Lex and Brooklyn, another gargoyle, and held them hostage last night. I discovered from this that electricity is a gargoyle’s weakness.
Something else you might be interested in finding out: Maud, as it turns out, has been spending a lot of time with Brooklyn, who is Goliath’s second-in-command. They spent a lot of last night together, as well as the night before last. Elisa, Pinkie and I watched them last night while they were out, and I have reason to believe they are forming a strong friendship. I am telling you this so you won’t be surprised if Maud accompanies the gargoyles to Canterlot, should you ever meet them.
Speaking of which, I know you are eager to meet the gargoyles, and Goliath certainly is interested in meeting you. When would be a convenient time for you?
Your faithful student,
Twilight
My faithful pupil,
I am very interested in meeting these gargoyles! However, I am unsure about their transportation to Canterlot. You have told me they can fly here. My only fear is that they would be seen by townsponies. We cannot let the news of the gargoyles be made public. You can always teleport them here, but that would be very hard on your magic and you would run out of energy to teleport them all back to Ponyville.
Therefore, I think it would be wiser for me to arrive to Ponyville for the meeting. I also think Princess Luna should be present; since the gargoyles are night creatures, it would be in her domain. If tonight is free for you, we can arrange for the meeting to take place at around 9 in the evening.
I look forward to meeting them. Please tell Elisa about this so she will not be surprised.
Celestia
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A lovely update, cannot wait to read more!
*see favorites has updated open favorites* hmmmmmm oh cool new chapter for of night and stone *proceeds to read* ....................................................................................................................................................................... a letter chapter ........................................................................................................................
well I have to admit though it was a pretty good chapter I did enjoy it so keep up the good work sir and I cant wait for goliath to meet the princesses
I take it no ones told nether of them that they "glide", not fly.
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4660162 What, you don't like letter chapters?
4660165 Technically they only glide, but that rule is stretched so much in the show that they might as well be able to fly, too.
I can definitely tell that Puck's involved with the protagonists' arrival into Equestria
D: So Puck, still working for our dashing father?
P: Ooh hell no, he tossed me out when I protected his daughter and granddaughter from him.
D: Ooh really? I might just have a reason to pay daddy dearest a visit. I was rather stone-legged to come to the last gathering.
P: Discord please don't! You remember fully well what happend the last time you popped up in Avalon!
D: Ooh yes.... Well atleast that Arthur chap forgave me in the end.
4661728 Yeah, considering I mentioned it a bunch of times now.
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People seem to be really eager for Puck to appear in this.
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Puck is awesome either as himself or as the stiff Owen.
He would be a great partyguest for Pinkie to entertain. He'd love the everloving daylight out of her and her ability to drive Twilight insane
4662877 I also think it would be funny for Puck and Discord to meet. They'd probably destroy the world, but when they first introduce each other I can imagine this dialogue happening.
P: You seem strangely familiar.
D: I do?
P: Yes Discord, your voice. I vaguely remember hearing it somewhere else.
D: Hm, I recognize your voice from somewhere, too. Did we meet in a bar?
P: No, I'm not from this world.
D: Yeah, and I've been stuck in stone for the longest time, so...
P: Eh. Want to spread chaos?
D: My dear Puck, chaos is my middle name!
(And they go around messing things up.)
In case you didn't get it the joke was that they were both in Star Trek together.
4662806 ...I feel like an idiot
4663463 Aw, don't feel that way! At least you didn't have a chapter for your story written but forget to post it for nine days!
(Yeah, that happened here.
)
Quite surprised that Twilight didn't gush over Goliath's voice, I guess that'll be a surprise for the princesses.
4661591 its not that I don't like them its just that it seems that a lot of people are making them just because they can and not for story progression but unlike them I think yours is just that story progression that is why I say keep up the good work
4666581 Hm, looking back I probably should've done that.
But I guess I was so rushed in trying to get it posted in time (as I said to 4663463 I had this chapter already written but forgot to post it.)
Also, congratulations on getting the 200th comment on my story!
4666598 I see. Well, I'm glad you like this one! And keep in mind, next chapter probably won't be that way. Once I post it, that is, which will be after my birthday, so don't be too eager.
Great chapter.
So Celetia is coming to meet the Gargoyles. How will that turn out.
4667703 You'll see. Though after my birthday, I have some other projects I want to work on first. Be ready for that! fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2014/013/0/0/smilee_by_comeha-d72145b.png
Why did I let myself get 5-6 chapters behind in this?
I like how this chapter was done in letters. I've always liked this viewpoint in stories (some entire books take this format, like Frankenstein for example) and using it as a setup for another chapter while giving insight to things that have been happening from a certain character's point of view is much approved by me.
4830152 Thanks for the feedback! Yeah, I was also sorta inspired by Stephen King's "Carrie," which while not written as letters was written in a similar epistolary form. Again, thanks, and I hope you like the four other chapters!
I liked and enjoyed several of the letters, it's fun getting to see a back and forth like that. I do have to say though that the first letter from Celestia seemed off, just a bit stilted. Other than that, they were great.
6054003 I'm glad you're enjoying this story so far, and that you added it to your favorites. (As for me, my free time is so infrequent nowadays that I haven't even been able to read anything on my favorites, much less my "read later" list!)
I liked reading your comments as you read the chapters. Gargoyles was also a show I loved when I was a kid, but I only remember watching a few episodes. I actually watched most of the show when I was writing this fic. I think that if Maud and Brooklyn actually met, they would actually be great for each other, if Brooklyn wasn't weirded out at first. In fact, in the story, the only reason he gave Maud a second chance was because she saved his life.
Hey, the CMCs have been pretty violent in the past, though that was mostly aimed towards themselves, and accidental
As you read, Applejack was who came to the rescue of both him, and Lexington. And to be fair, both Maud and Brooklyn have taken turns in saving each other and being DID's throughout this story. Don't worry, there will be some serious rump-kicking action coming up.
This makes some sense. Hey, it still makes more sense than Kryptonite being Superman's weakness; if a piece of one's planet is a guy's weakness, then how did he survive on his own planet?
To be honest, I've never been good at writing letters, sorry if that seemed off to you.
Anyway! I hope you're enjoying the story so far, and will continue to enjoy it when I get back to updating!
-Kirb.