Lyra Heartstring at the Library: A Musial Interlude

by Ponyess

A Visit to the Local Library: 1

Author's Note:

Lyra Heartstring's POV

I had enjoyed a good breakfast at the Sugar-Cube Corner. Pinkie Pie had been there, serving me. I guess she did work there fairly often, in part, due to seeing so many Ponies, smiling at her there.

There is a running joke about her and Cup-Cakes, not that I take stock in it. I just enjoy her company when ever I have the opportunity. She is after all the element of Laughter. If you think she isn’t very good at personifying it, that isn’t the idea, as good as she is at making all of us Ponies smile and laugh, always giving us a good time. It is all about spreading the joy, which she does expertly.

After a Muffin and juice, I was in the mood for a good book. Maybe Twilight Sparkle had a book she could recommend, so I went there and knocked at the door.

“Just a moment, I’ll be with you!” she responded from the other side of the door, apparently rushing around in her library.

True to her word, it did not take her all that long to get to the door.

“Oh, but hello, Lyra. Welcome in, into my library!” she greeted me as she stepped out of the way, pulling me inside.

“Hiya, Princess Twilight Sparkle. Thanks. I was just hoping you had an interesting book lying around, just waiting for a Pony, just like myself to come by!” I responded.”You know, I thought Celestia was generous, sending me all these many books, before I got my new library, now the books she is sending me feel a bit on the cheap end in comparison with the other books I get here every now and then. Not that she sends me less or cheaper books than she sent me before. Rather on the contrary, actually!” she responded.

“You are more than a mere Princess and Alicorn now. This is the price of being a celebrity, you know, as convenient as it may be in your case. By the looks of it, you are recreating the library of Alexandria, right here, any and every book seems to find their way into your still small collection. It is a treasure trove of unmeasurable value to the entire nation of Equestria!” I pondered as I followed her along the aisles, as she scanned the shelves for books.

“These shelves still are gaping empty. Alexandria, I never heard of that name, what kind of a place is, or was that?” she responded as she continues, moving ever forwards into the room.

“I came across the reference in one of my books, while studying Anthropology. They were quite astonishing. They once had this library, where they gathered every book ever to be scripted, back in the day. Your library seems to have the same feel to it!” I responded.

“Oh yeah, I do remember you were studying the subject. I have some experience on the subject, even if I never dedicated myself to the study. If others think my love fr books is warranting them to send a copy of their books, who am I to complain?” she responded.

“Most Ponies can’t even spell the word, let alone pronounce it properly. Guess you do come into contact with a few things as a Princess. Did you by chance have any books on the subject available?” I pointed out.

“As a matter of fact, I think I have a book you just may find interesting!” she responded, then her horn lit up and sent a bubble off into the library.

“Spike, could you fetch the book; The Marked Girl, for me?” the bubble told him.

“Sure thing, Twilight. any time!” he responded and the bubble floated back.

“You do? I guess I shouldn’t be too surprised. With your love for books in mind!” I responded with a bemused smile on my muzzle.

“Yes, I did. There was an incident, but I handled it. The matter is moot now. Yet, I did come into contact with these Humans you are so fascinated of. I even managed to make a few friends along the way. I am still happy I got back to myself afterwards. I have seen a few things most Ponies are happily ignorant of. Maybe the Library of Ponyvile could be a similar expression in Equestria?” she put forth.

“You have seen real, living Humens? Was it easy to make friends with them?” I had to ask, but was interrupted before I had the chance to ask anything more.

“I found the book, Twilight. I hope this will be as good a read, as our adventure suggested!” Spike interjected as he presented the book and rushed off to his duties, once more.

“Here’s the book!” she pointed out, holding it up in her magic.

“Thanks, Twilight Sparkle. It looks interesting, from I can see!” I responded, accepting it.

For a long moment I just hold on to the book, levitating it with my magic in the classic manner of a Unicorn as I look at the book.

“Maybe you should just hit the nearest reading room and enjoy the book?” Twilight pointed out.

“Yeah!” I nodded.

A real Human. Although she does have an Equine mark, just like we have!” I responded, deep in thought, pondering what the story could be.

“I noticed that too. None of the Humans at Canterlot High had them. I guess she is supposed to be special in some way. Hope you enjoy it, since I haven’t had the time to read it yet. So many books coming in!” she pointed out.

“Owlowiscious!” she exclaimed, the next moment the Owl was right there.

“Take Lyra to a private reading room!” Twilight then instructed her per Owl.

“Who who!” the owl responded, before she flew off.

“Thanks!” I responded as I followed her owl.

“Who who!” the owl exclaimed as she stopped, just outside the room.

“Private reading room!” I read on the door, just as the owl flew off on some new task.

That was the last I saw of her pet bird as I opened the door to the room and entered before I closed the door behind me. Sitting down and looking at the book before I cracked it open, feeling privileged since she had entrusted me to be the first to read it. This is after all a new book, a book none had been reading, for all we knew

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