Chapter 3 - A Friend In Need
One week later...
It was a quiet day in Ponyville. The sun was shining, there was not a single cloud in the sky and, to the surprise of some of the townspeople, nothing terrible or extraordinary has happened lately.
Twilight wandered through the streets of Ponyville on her way to the library. She just came back from the Everfree Forest from a visit to Zecora’s for a cup of tea and bought a few new quills on her way back. She just could not understand what happened with all the quills she bought last week, but that’s a mystery for another day.
While walking Twilight noticed Pinkie Pie running fast in her direction and stopped to greet her friend.
“Hi, Pinkie. What are you -,” she started, but before she could finish her sentence Pinkie ran past her to the other side of the town without saying anything. Twilight looked confused after her friend for a few moments just like a few other ponys that noticed the pink whirlwind, but soon she just shrugged and turned around to finish her way home. But the moment she turned and started walking again she collided with a pink wall in front of her.
“Hey, Twilight, what are you looking for?” Pinkie Pie asked while looking past her.
Twilight looked over her shoulder for a second and then turned her head in front of her at her friend. She wanted to say something, before she remembered who she is talking to. She let out a small sign while shaking her head.
“Nothing important, Pinkie,” she answered before smiling. “So, you seems to be in a hurry, what happened today?”
“Well, I need to restock my party equipment, I will need it soon. I’m so excited right now,” Pinkie said with a big smile on her face while bouncing around.
“Oh, another party? What is the occasion this time?”
“My Pinkie Sense told me that there will be a new pony in town soon, so I need to prepare a ‘Welcome to Ponyville’ party. I can’t wait to meet a new friend, that will be so much fun.”
“I’m always happy to make new friends, too. So I will stop distracting you from your preparations. Just remember to inform me early when the party will be, so that I can make room in my schedule.”
“I surely will, would be a shame if one of my best friends would be amiss. Bye, Twilight.”
With this both ponys parted and went their own ways.
‘A new pony will come to town, huh?’ Twilight thought. ‘I wonder who it will be; maybe it will be someone with an interest in books. I really love the ponys around, but there are not that many that enjoy a good lecture. Well, I will see in time.’
Twilight was now near her library and noticed that something was wrong. Spike sat at the front door grumbling to himself with his arms crossed.
“Spike, what’s wrong?” Twilight asked him. “Why are you waiting outside?
“You got a guest, Twilight,” Spike said with a snarl. “She is waiting insides and I couldn’t stand to be in the same room as her too long.”
“Who are you talking about?” Twilight asked confused. “Who is this guest? Someone I know?”
“You’ll see. And yes, you know her. The whole town knows her.” After this Spike got to his feet and started walking away. “Since you are here now, I’ll go to Rarity in the meanwhile.”
Twilight stood there and watched Spike walk away, now extremely confused. ‘What just happened?’ she thought. ‘I don’t now when was the last time I saw him this angry.’ She turned to the front door of the library. ‘Who could be this guest?’ Twilight went to the door, and with a last breath to prepare herself for the unknown she opened the door with her magic. When she walked inside, she noticed a blue mare sitting at the table with a book in front of her..
When the mare heard the opening of the door, she turned her head to look at Twilight.
“Hello, Twilight.”
“Trixie?” Twilight gasped. “Is that really you? You look horrible.”
Trixie looked different from the last time Twilight saw her. Her coat was covered in dust and mud and several bruises could be seen all over her body. Her mane was a total mess and it was clearly visible that it has been some time since the last time it was washed. Her voice was hoarse and she has large bags under her eyes. It was also visible in her eyes that she was completely exhausted.
“Wow, really? Trixie didn’t notice before,” Trixie snarled. “Trixie wants to see how you will look like after living on the streets for more than three months.”
“Wait a second, you mean you were homeless all this time?” Twilight couldn’t believe what she heard. “Why didn’t you say anything back then that you have no place to live?”
“That’s none of your business. This is something Trixie can handle herself later. It is not important right now and not the reason why Trixie came back.”
“Ok, I still think this is something we need to discuss,” Twilight said with a sigh, “but I think we need to calm down first. How about I make some tea for us and then you can tell me why you came to see me? Does this sound fine to you?”
Trixie thought for a moment, before slowly nodding. “Fine.”
Twilight used her magic to raise her saddlebags from her back on the floor near the front door and trotted over to her kitchen to prepare the tea. After a few minutes she came back with a tray floating in the air with two cups on it and set it on the table.
“Here is your tea, Trixie.” Twilight said while she levitated one of the cups to Trixie. “So, why did you come back to Ponyville to see me? From what you said earlier I presume it has nothing to do with your appearance.”
“Well, Trixie has to admit, that her problem is partly the reason for her appearance,” Trixie began to say. She took a sip from her tea. “Since the day you and your friends freed Trixie of the Alicorn Amulet she is haunted by nightmares. At first she thought nothing about it, but they didn’t stop, so Trixie visited several doctors, but none were able to help her.”
“That sounds awful, but why didn’t you come sooner?”
“As if the Great and Powerful Trixie would be afraid of some stupid nightmares. She is more than able enough to go on and ignore them. They are not even as bad as it sounded and Trixie is much too powerful to be affected by them.”
Trixie used her magic to take another sip of her tea. Twilight noticed a small flicker in Trixie|s magic aura and thought for a moment that she would drop her cup, but Trixie got hold of it and set it back on the table. ‘She is way more affected by these nightmares than she want to admit,’ Twilight thought. ‘Trixie, you are truly not really good at hiding something like this from others. “So, if these nightmares are so easy to handle, why are you here then?”
“They might not be a bother to Trixie, but they got a little bit annoying over time, that is why Trixie decided to visit you. You are the only pony she could think of who might be able to help her get rid of them.”
“Ok, now I understand your situation.” ‘At least the part you want to admit.’ I feel honored that you think so highly about me, but I don’t know that much about dreams or nightmares. It is still possible that I can find something in my library.” Twilight stood up from her place and walked over to one of her bookshelves. “Since it might take some time to go through the books, I would suggest you stay at the library over night. After all, you mentioned that you got no place to stay right now, and that way I will be able to help you the moment I find a solution.”
Trixie just sat at the table, her mouth slightly opened. After a few moment she caught herself again. “Trixie admits that you got a point there, but Trixie wants to make clear, that she only stays to get rid of this annoying problem as fast as possible.”
‘At least I got her out of the cold night for now,’ Twilight thought. “By the way, Trixie, I noticed that you are without your hat and cape. What happened to them?”
“Trixie had a little encounter with a Timberwolf on her way to Ponyville and used them to distract it. But they are replaceable. Trixie used to have more than one set in the past.”
“A Timberwolf?” Twilight turned around to face Trixie. “Are you hurt somehow?”
“As if a Timberwolf would be able to hurt the Great and Powerful Trixie. And if she would be severely hurt, you would have noticed it till now.”
“That’s a relief, you worried me there for a moment. Timberwolfs can be really tough.”
After this conversation Trixie and Twilight stayed mostly quiet for some time. A few hours later, when the sun started to go down, the front door to the library opened.
“Hey, Twilight. I’m back,” Spike said with a smile, but the moment he saw Trixie at the table, his smile turned into a frown. “What is she still doing here?” The tone in his voice made it more than clear that he was not happy about Trixies presence, but Twilight didn’t seem to notice. She didn’t even looked at him while he was glaring at Trixie, who just looked at the table in front of her.
“She asked for help with a problem she got, and since it takes some time to look through the books she will stay here overnight.”
“Are you kidding me? How can you help her after all she did? She banished you from the town the last time, who knows what she is going to do this time!”
Twilight turned around after hearing that and walked over to Spike. “Spike, watch your mouth! You know that it wasn’t her fault the last time she visited! It was the Amulet that was responsible for her actions! And she came in peace this time without making any problems, so please don’t be the one to start one now!”
“As long as she doesn’t do anything I won’t say anything more, but I don’t think that this will last long!” With this Spike went to the stairs and made his way up to the bedroom.
“Haaach, I’m sorry that you had to listen to this, Trixie,” Twilight sighed after Spike was gone. “You must know, he is really sensitive about me, since I’m the one who raised him, and he was never able to forgive you for banishing me from Ponyville. But I’m sure that he will overcome it one day.”
“It’s okay, Twilight. Trixie thinks she can understand him after everything she did and she got used to hear things like this over the past few months.” Trixie said, but Twilight could see that his comments still hurt her. Twilight decided to change the subject to distract her thoughts from Spike.
“So, I think I found enough books for now about dreams and nightmares. Would you like to help looking through them? This way we can find a solution quicker.” Twilight used one of her biggest smiles on Trixie, while she floated a big stack of books to the table.
Trixie thought for a second, before her frown turned to a small smile. “Trixie would like that. It has been a while since she has company while reading.” Twilight sat down on the opposite site of the table across from Trixie and levitated a book to both of them and they started reading. After a few minutes, Trixie coughed slightly to get Twilights attention. “And, Twilight.” Twilight looked up in Trixie’s face. “Thank you for defending Trixie. She really appreciates it.”
Twilight once again smiled at the mare in front of her. “No problem, Trixie.”
~*~
A few more hours passed since the two mares started looking through the books without finding anything. Twilight started to get frustrated, she could not believe that she couldn’t find anything that sounded like Trixies problem. She just grabbed the next book with her magic, when she heared a slight whimper and groaning in front of her. As she looked up at Trixe she saw her with her head lying on the book in front of her. She had fallen asleep without Twilight noticing. And from her twitching and the noises she made she had another nightmare.
“Trixie!” Twilight quickly rushed around the table to the blue mare to wake her up. She started to shake her shoulders, but Trixie didn’t responded. “Come on, Trixie, please wake up!” Without a warning Trixie suddenly arised with a scream and her eyes wide opened in pure fear. She looked frightened around the room, before her eyes fell on Twilight.
“Trixie, are you-,” Twilight started in her calmest voice, but was interrupted as Trixie swung her hoofs around her neck and layed her head on her shoulder, quietly sobbing and crying.
“Tw-Twilight, please help me. I can not bear this any longer, I will go down if it doesn’t stop. You need to help me, please!”
Twilight was shocked to see Trixie like this, but soon she started patting her back. “It’s ok, Trixie. I will do whatever I can do to help you. I have to admit I underestimated this. I don’t think I will find a solution in my books, so will go to the only two beings who might be able to help you.” Trixie unclasped Twilight and pulled herself back to look into her face, still sobbing with tears going down her face. “We will go to Canterlot and meet the princesses.
There are some of the errors I found from Twilight's conversation with Trixie:
extremely
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several (a few, many, a number of, etc...) doctors
too (very common mistake)
Trixie's
Twilight stood up from her place and walked over to one of her bookshelves.
caught
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I didn't point out grammar. Just wording and spelling. You might want to get a proofreader/editor.
As for the story, I'm surprised that Spike came back to the library by himself. I would have thought he would have told Rarity why he was so upset.
6705739 Hey, you live and you learn. English itself is really confusing
Mee too!!! Lots of fan favorites that rarely get used . Chrysalis, Luna, Discord, and even Sombra (which you will like more if you read the comic) !!! That AU was definately worth it!!!
Twixie is red! It is a no go! But it's fine. It was only to a little something readers would look forward to if you added that.
Will try to read the edits if I have time . For now, busy with my own fic (LyraBon )
Who is it I wonder? Background pony I presume Hope he/she becomes Trixie's BFF or something!!!
6705760 Life is Strange... If you get that reference But nightmares are weirder . (FYI, the title of my 1st chap in my fic that I'm still writing is "A Nightmare or A Night with a Mare?" Literally, the title means both! )
All we know is she is a magician in here and in human world. And that her smoke bombs always fails because she always gets caught before she entirely disappears!
You're a meanie!!! For 3 months is too long !!! And she barely can't do a simple thing with her fatigue!!!
And yay you uploaded Chap 3! Kinda curious who is this certain pony to be included other than the mane 6 If he/she is in that chap.
Pinkie is always in a rush. The only time everypony should start worrying is if Pinkie didn't show up for a week!!!
Just Pinkie sense? Fair enough . No 4th wall being broken here
This is why Twilight in my preference is ranked 6th among the mane six . (How ironic though that I love books , but don't like ppl *ehem* ponies who read books .) Not because of books, but how the show puts much emphasis on how Twi loves them .
Spike just trying to make Rarity notice her But that's a fic far to may people have already written about . Moving on!!!
I wonder how and why Spike is still mad at Trixie when she was controlled by the amulet and currently looks like a beggar :unsuresweetie And poor Trixie.
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Yeah... Uhh... Right
And make love
Also
I think she meant to say together .
And finally
because all you need is a one night stand to forget
Sorieez the Twixie shipping . I just couldn't help myself when I saw those lines
But it just wouldn't be the same without her hat and cape
Spike is definately overeacting Just calm the heck down baby dragon. Trixie isn't a threat at the moment
That... Was unexpected I mean it's fine to do so, but not to your rival or former rival .
Celestia it is! If Celestia can't however, Stars Swirl can!!!
BTW, do you also believe Trixie could be a descendant of Stars Swirl? If only there was more proof to support my theory. Anyways, hope that theory gave you an idea Another idea is from EQ movie where she was with a band called Illusions. You can try to feature them here if you can
Overall, Spike sounds really tipped off by Trixie. Trixie being Trixie even if exhausted. And Twilight and her books . I think it's obvious Trixie will settle in Ponyville, but I just want her back in her old days where she has a caravan with her. She is also starting to show her soft side when desperate (for now). . Is she going to change however? Maybe after 13 chapters or so? Also, grammatical errors
6706348 the spelling mistakes were my stupid mistake, I accidently uploaded the backup version I kept to be safe and that wasn't checked for the spelling
I already got 2 proofreader/editor (one was not available at the moment), so we will do our best to find most mistakes in future chapters.
And for your question at the end: he wanted to calm down and don't think about Trixie, but who said he didn't told Rarity anything
6708301 I read more than enough stories with really bad 4th wall jokes, just because they are Pinkies thing, so I will only write one when I got a good idea for it
everypony got something they truly love. Twily got her books, Rarity her fashions, RD the wonderbolts and Pinky sweets, partys, new friends...(this could go on much more ) And even that I think you won't like it, but Rarity is my rank 6 of the M6. I don't really like her, but I don't hate her. She got some really good episodes in S5, but not enough to change my ranking
don't want to say to much in advance, nearly happened already
pride can be a realy party pooper
No, bad Stirling. No shipping for now at least
after 3 month of nightmare terror, the dam finally broke and she needed someone. Dosn't matter who at the moment to comfort her.
I read a few stories, with made good points that it could be possible, but who knows
might be possible for the Illusions to meet, maybe I will think about it for a future chapter
I plan on changing her at least a bit over time, and she won'T abandon her career like she mentioned in the first chapter. she needs to go back on the road, but that is not possible in her condition at the moment
6708064 it's not the smoke bombs that fails, they work perfectly, it is Trixie who fails in both worlds
in the beginning the nightmares where mostly harmless, but got worse over time as she told Twilight. And first thinking it will stop, than visiting several doctors while maintening her shows and in the end swollowing her pride and visit the last pony she wants to ask for help takes time. I thought about 6 months first, but that was way to long
it will be some time before this one will appear, at least two or 3 more chapters before the first meeting
6708042 I was never really good with english, but I always try to improve at least a bit
I'm not sure if I can write something like a romance at my first try, so I settled for slice of life first to get a bit experience
there are still some mistakes taht will be edited soon, one of my editors was not available for a short time
the future will show it
wow, longest comment I ever wrote on this side, but for 3
6712877 And she didn't go running over to Twilight's to confront Trixie, or was she waiting for Spike to leave before getting the rest of the crew?
6712984 I'll just be here waiting for any 4th wall jokes
It's fine . I've met a lot of people in the fandom who have Rarity as their least interesting . It really depends on the person. Like me on how Twilight is all about books and alicorn incident
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Both really made me put Twilight at 6th (would have liked if Twi became an alicorn in about 2 or 3 more season, but larson said no ). Meanwhile, Rarity is my 1st since I can really relate to her! Like a hell lot! From fashion, to being generous, etc. Though I agree she is a drama queen , I still appreciate how she has attention for detail and all . That's just one of few things I like about her In short, everyone has their own opinion of who is the best pony . I mean, if we go and decide who is best character in MLP, that's just a land slide of arguements being thrown on and off
What nearly happened? Pls specify
Hey, loosing your pride already hurts . She's just trying not to do it again . Though I'm sure Trixie will change . and even be the 7th element humility Though it's already canon in the alternate universe. Just don't make her an alicorn (yet) if she does learn to be humble
It's actually a gift or talent if you might say. If ever ppl ask me to make a story for them, often I would make lots of cheezy lines which I suggest to them. Even if it's not romance, I finds ways to make ppl ship something or I find ways to make this a little more interesting. Like, I'm such a tease . Hehehe. I'm thankful I have this since it's fun to see ppls reaction when I tell them a cheezy line. Most just overreact which I enjoy. The looks on their faces cannot be portrayed in a canvas properly xD
(Speaking of cheezy lines, if ever you're interested in seeing cheezy lines for my future fic, you will have to wait at least 4 or 5 chapters before I really make you flip a table! The 1st few chapters are more learning about the plot. But as soon romance fills the air, you will definitely smell lots of cheese)
And with the dam broke, she can finally follow the path to friendship!!! another headcanon, Twilight's student? Some ppl like me recommend it to the show
Definitely going to flip a table if she was related to Star Swirl and I will probably fan boy if Illusions appear!!!
Yusss!!!! More Trixie adventures!!! For that, you finally earned myfollow!!! One of my fav? I will have to see where this goes first. But I'm already tempted to press the fav button!!!
Welp. 1 reply done. 2 to go. Gonna follow you first.
6712984 Ohh yeah, that
I guess that makes sense And wow, if it was 6 months?! Overkill or something
It's fine . Ppl improve overtime And I believe you will!
Every writer has to start somewhere . Even I'm starting with a mainstream fic (LyraBon ). But let's face it, the fandom makes everything into mainstream . If you're confident enough though, try . It wouldn't hurt if you did
Must be really busy. Exams are next week for us here
Then I will be waiting. But my limit is half a year. or less
6714958 that's true, that could be a long argument with could end in a little war
I know that good, my favourite is Pinkie, we are a bit similar sometimes. When I told a friend (not brony) about Pinkie he just said so she's like you
I mean that I nearly spoiled what I planed for future chapters with what nearly happened, I rambled a bit while writing and already wrote a lot of my planned plot before I noticed
cheesy lines are best lines
6714976 she would probably be insane when she reached Ponyville after 6 months
I even got a nice idea for a second story and already started the prologue a bit, but I don't know about some important details, but this will only be continued after finishing this story. I hope I got some good ideas for it over time
it is not an easy task to come out with something new after 5 years of storie writing for a subject, so everything is mainstream now
I'm really busy, too. With each day christmas is coming closer work gets harder. I planned to finish at least 5 chapters till know, you can see how that worked out
6718280 Hehehe, good for you. Pinkie just brings the childishness among all of us bronies . I have an enthusiasm just like Pinkie . Sadly, she is only 2nd in my ranking among the mane 6.
I guess you really are just like Pinkie . You can't keep secrets for too long so you unintentionally left a clue . Just make sure you Pinkie promise to yourself to not reveal much . Or make the clue more of a tease to mislead readers into thinking something else . It definitely helps since they get shocked that what they were thinking is actually the opposite of what you want! (Actually how FNAF got popular. You leave them this, which is correct, but not quite )
Well if you include or write a story about romance and want cheezy lines, you know where to find me And if I really see a chemistry, I just automatically write cheezy lines (even if it's not romance) so be prepared when I do
6718290 I'm sure you'll think of more than a few ideas since you're a writer! They just happen or if you research enough . Also, is it another Trixie fic ? I want to know what the story is all about! Or rather, who is it all about
Mainstream is everywhere . But finding new ideas about that topic isn't
I'm also trying to finish my first chap this Dec, but lots of work has come up. Don't know if I can finish it this month! I'll only be free next Tuesday since no classes
6719363 the childishness was always there, but it got way more serious since I found this show (or better since my cousin managed to make me watch it)
I will try to get some plot twists inside if I can, not sure if it will happen here or in another story in the future, but a good is always good
I will come back to it if I'm ever in need of them
6719387 this one will go into the corrupted Twilight part. I just started to read a lot of these and got a nice idea for a plot I didn't found anywhere till now, so I thought about it and started it
maybe there will be a Trixie somewhere, it's still very open what will happen
don't hurry to much or it will not end good if you try to force it. That's why I don't really set deadlines or release dates for new chapters
6851852 I wonder that no one mentioned that before. I accidently used a more german word, it is like a shadow or a silhouette. I will change that later
Sorieez for late reply . Been busy lately. Now I've opened up a little free time today. Though I actually expected you to have already published at least 2-3 more chapters while I was gone . Also got busy? Anyways...
6735039 Ever read a short story "TheLittle Prince" By Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (He's French ). After reading it, you'll understand why being childish has its own advantages
I just like to read adventure or mystery novel (If not, romance ). Plot twists are only good if they're unthinkable . If manage to have an idea, go for it!
6735048 Oww, so Human genre (or Equestria Girls genre if you might prefer ). Is that going to be an AU? Haven't really read much about Human genres. But Antro... More than a few already . But since you said new idea, I'll give it a shot since curiousity is just a force too powerful to disregard. Anh Hurray for Trixie as extra!
Yeah . I really can't hold on to the proposed dates because of school work. I'm not even going to bother in making one because I have failed miserably far too many times on my deadlines. :raritycry :I just write if I have the free time. I was suppose to publish my fic this January, but then I thought why not even make a prologue? So the whole January (if I have free time), I've been busy making the prologue and it's almost complete . Just need to revise a few things and plan on giving specific clues to my fic which won't reveal much (My story arch is interactive. By that, you can see unsual things that might be clues . Just beware that if you don't analyze them carefully, you will be mislead.) And also the new feature I am going to add to FimFiction which I found from one writer on WattPad. Hope you love it when I do post the prologue ;P
Edit: My Emoticons don't work again :/
After rereading, I wonder what Spike's reaction will be to being woken up by Trixie's scream?
hmm... something tells me spikes behavior spurred the nightmare into fresh waves. she certainly seemed far more terrified than the last chapter. just a thought thought. typical twilight, though i would be curious why luna had not gotten to trixie ni the 3 months since they began :P
looking forward to the next chapter.
6923444 I hope it won'T be that long anymore that you can see that answer in the next chapter.
I'm struggling a bit with the next one right now, but I will solve this
6713117 somehow I missed this comment, but better late than never
you will see what was going on with Rarity, she will be in the next chapter
6924199 Spikes behavior is not the only reason behind that mystery, but that's all I will say now.
And why Luna did nothing will also be explained, but probably in the 5. chapter. The next is already
longer than I expected, so I will probably cut this one in two, depends on how long it will be in the end
6925283 ah i see... sounds like a good way to go. even sounds like it has potential for a good lengthy plot. depends on your end-game though. multiple factors was a great idea. seems like it is hinting at the amulet causing them as a side affect. (withdrawals)
6925592 yes the amulet is the cause of all that will happen. I came up with everything while watching the Magic Duel reaction of Feathered Cake Batter on youtube
right now I don't know how long the story will be in the end. Got my plan what will definitly happen and some ideas that might happen, depends on how much they fit in later. And if they not fit, maybe I can use them in another story
6925606 ooo feathered cake batter? lol yea, he's interesting xD
lol if that little lizard started mouthing off like that i would be like "whats that adoptive-son, you want to pay rent for living here and eating my food? ok!"
Isn’t Luis supposed to be protecting her dreams?