The Elements of Randomness

by Razor Blade the Unicron

Chapter Four: Sparkle

Amethyst took a deep breath of relief as she walked away from town hall. It wasn't even noon yet, and she had managed to finish checking on everything. That had to be a new record, if Amethyst ever bothered to keep track of something like that.

"Wait a second!" said Twirly, looking at the list she was still holding. "We don't have anything else jat we need to do today!"

"That's right," said Amethyst, walking past the stands once more (she saw Limestone's stand once again, but she wasn't there).

"But you told Rarity that we have other stuff to do!"

"And we do!" She smiled. "I'm going to get some scented candles from the spa, and then go read until it's time to go to the celebration!"

"Amy, why don't you go hang out with somepony?"

"I'd rather read."

It wasn't that Amethyst was against making friends or hanging out with other ponies, she would just rather being reading. After all, she did live in a library. Twirly definitely wasn't as much of a bibliophile as her, and much preferred more action. Though, action was difficult considering she was a very delicate creature.

Twirly rolled her eyes. "Are you sure you haven't read through every book yet?"

Amethyst also rolled her eyes. "I just read a lot. I don't read quickly."

Twirly muttered something in Breezan, but then quickly glanced around to make sure that a certain pegasus with a butter-colored coat hadn't heard her.

"Tell you what," said Amethyst. "After I get the candles we'll go visit Fluttershy to see if she's found a good material for your wing enhancers yet. How about that?"

"Better than only books for several hours!" chirped Twirly happily.

About two months ago, Twirly and Amethyst had gone to Rarity (no matter how much Amethyst didn't want to visit her) to see if she could make wing enhancers for Twirly so she could actually fly, or at least be able to glide for longer distances with less wind. However, the fashionista didn't have a light enough fabric that could also catch enough air to use, and they went to ask Fluttershy if she had anything, since she knew about many different materials that could help injured animals to heal while also not completely restricting them from moving. She didn't have anything, but did say that she would try to look for something.

"Hey, look up there!" said Twirly suddenly. "It looks like some sort of chariot!"

Amethyst looked up to see a golden chariot being pulled by three pegasi wearing golden armor. She quickly stepped out of the way of its landing path, and it gently bumped down onto the ground. In the chariot was a unicorn mare (also wearing golden armor) with a purple coat and an indigo mane with two streaks of purple and magenta, who was sitting next to none other than Princess Celestia herself. Several other ponies paused from their activities to look over at the Princess, and bowed as she stepped out of the chariot.

"Princess, may I go check something in the library?" asked the unicorn, automatically following her out of the chariot.

"Of course, Twilight," said Princess Celestia. "Any particular reason why?"

"I just need to be sure of something."

She nodded. "Go right ahead. I'll be waiting at the town hall."

Twilight gave a small smile, and waited briefly as the Princess walked towards the town hall. She then turned and looked around, before catching Amethyst's eye.

"Excuse me," she said, walking up to her. "Could you tell me where the library is?"

"Golden Oaks is right over there," said Amethyst, pointing at the tree. "What book do you need?"

"I can just tell the librarian."

"Uh... I am the librarian."

"Oh!" Twilight blushed with embarrassment. "Well, uh, I need a book about the Mare in the Moon."

"The old legend? Sure. I can grab it for you."

"What about going to Fluttershy's?" asked Twirly.

"Er..." Amethyst paused to check the wind level. "It isn't too windy today. You can go by yourself."

"Really?" She smiled. "Thanks, Amy!"

She quickly flew off (as fast as a breezie), and Amethyst noticed that Twilight was staring at Twirly in surprise.

"Was that a breezie?" asked Twilight.

"Yes, she's my friend, Twirly," replied Amethyst.

"But do you realize how dangerous it is for a lone breezie to be flying around? She could get seriously injured! She needs to be returned to the rest of her group!"

"Twirly has lived with me for several years." Amethyst couldn't help but be a bit annoyed. "And she's only ever gotten injured from her own recklessness."

"Recklessness?"

"She loves to go fast. But breezies aren't built to go fast. So she does whatever possible to go fast."

"But still..." Twilight sighed. "I don't have time for this right now... I just need that book."

"Sure thing."

Both unicorns started towards the Golden Oaks Library, and Amethyst couldn't help but be a bit curious.

"So, why did you come here with Princess Celestia?" asked Amethyst.

"I'm her guard," said Twilight proudly. "She specifically chose me to come with her."

"You must be really talented, huh?"

Twilight smiled, and her horn lit up with a magenta glow. In the air next to her, a shape formed (in the same color as her magic) before splitting into ten other shapes. Five spears and swords appeared, all of which were hovering in the air.

"You can make that many constructs?!?" cried Amethyst in surprise. "That's incredible!"

"I can actually make up to eighteen if I'm concentrating hard." The constructs vanished as Twilight's magic flickered out. "I'm working up to twenty."

"Wow, I wish I could do something like that. The only thing I can do is use my spell."

"What does your spell do?" Twilight seemed to immediately shift from an impatient guard to an excited nerd in seconds.

"It basically enhances my vision so I can see things in greater detail. I mostly use it to help organize things around town."

"How much does it enhance your vision by?"

"Er, I'm not quite sure. I'd say at least... fifty percent."

"That's incredible!" Twilight was very excited. "And does everything stay clear or get a bit blurry?"

"Everything stays clear. The only time I've had things go blurry is when I'm sick."

She nodded eagerly, before pausing. "Oh, I've gotten distracted again..."

Amethyst simply nodded as she opened the library door. "I'll go grab you that book. The Mare in the Moon, you said?"

"Yes."

"This will just take a second to find."

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[JimmyHook19]

Nice =3