Over a Basset, Part 1
Twilight Gets a Puppy
By TDR
Over a Basset,
Part 1
“I don't get it.” Twilight sighed looking out the window with a frown.
“What's that Twi?” Rainbow Dash asked pulling her head from where she had stuck it out the window.
“This is a train right?”
“Yep.”
“A train generally runs on it's own, coal, steam, or magic powered right?” Twilight continued.
“Also yep.” Dash agreed.
“Then why is there a team of ponies pulling the train?” Twilight complained.
“Coal scarcity.” Dash yawned.
“What?” Twilight blinked, stunned at not only a quick answer but also not a weird one as she expected.
“Coal scarcity. This is a coal run train, but Appleoosa is a new settlement. When they run supplies out it's a full horse team. They only burn coal on the way back because the train has less weight and uses less coal.” Dash explained.
“How...?” Twilight stared.
“What, I can't be smart?” Dash scoffed.
Twilight continued to stare.
“Fiiiine..... it was on a flier back at the train station in the bathroom, and I needed something to read at the time....” Dash admitted
“Eww.”
“HEY, I washed my hooves!”
“Honestly of all the absurd things to be doing....” Rarity grumbled, dropping into her seat next to Twilight.
“What? You noticed that we're being pulled and not using the main car too ?” Twilight asked looking up at Rarity a bit hopeful.
“What?”
“Never mind, what's wrong?” Twilight sighed, returning to her book.
“Applejack was reading that tree a bed time story.” Rarity rolled her eyes. “Have you ever heard of anything so ridiculous?”
“ Lately... yes.” Twilight deadpanned.” Still I’ve read some studies that show music can help plants grow and Applejack is the farmer here so maybe she knows best.”
“Perhaps … but it's still strange.”
“I've caught you asking your cat questions as if she could answer you.” Twilight responded.
“Fluttershy.” Rarity stated.
“Touche” Twilight admitted.
“Moving on, so how is Spikey settling into school?” Rarity asked.
“Surprisingly well. He's a little miffed we had to leave him behind, but he has classes and can't just take off anytime. Granny Smith agreed to let him stay at the farm for the next few days since we're helping Applejack on this trip.” Twilight shrugged.
“And how about our new prince?” Rarity smirked.
“Still annoyed at the title and snappish at any one who tries to use it. He's got a lot on his mind with what we were told, add that in to the issue he has with his winter coat and he's not in the best mood. “ Twilight shrugged.” He could have let me come alone and stayed with Spike, but he decided to tag along any way. Oh thanks for finishing that duster for him finally.”
“Don't mention it. He already thanked me.” Rarity considered.”I think. But he seemed to like it. I'm not exactly fond of the green and burnished gold trim, but it doesn't look that bad. I should have used a darker green to be honest to match the hue of his fur at least, but forest green was all I had at the time.”
“It's fine. Really. We might order a few more in case something happens to that one, at least when you're done with the gala dresses for every pony. No rush.”Twilight offered turning a page.
“The coat was surprisingly modest given how little he wanted done with it, mostly pockets. Still I can try a few different combinations when I have the time or if you order more.” Rarity smirked.”Most of the dresses are already done, Sweetiebelle and Applebloom are already fitted and love them. Granny Smith was a pleased with Applebloom's but she wasn't quite thrilled with how fancy hers was. So I’ve got to trim that down to a simpler design. I already have Pinkie Pie's designed, and Matilda already has one of my dresses so all I need to do with hers is make sure it still fits and isn't fraying. Then I can work on my own dress. I have a few ideas for everypony else however, perhaps if you ever go to a fancy party I’ll have something in mind for you.”
“Might be nice. I think the only dress I have is from when I was still dating before I moved here.”Twilight said absently.
“Really? any pony interesting in Canterlot?” Rarity smirked.
“Couple of idiots, a few outright jerks, and one or two that were alright.” Twilight shrugged.
“Oh? Care to go into more detail than that?” Rarity practically begged for the gossip.
“Not really.” Twilight stated simply, yet to look up from her book again.
“Oh you're no fun.” Rarity pouted.
Rahs growled as he pulled the hat down over his head further, the massive white ten gallon cowboy hat covered his head down to his eyes, but it did however hide the poof ball that was his head fur rather well. The coat Rarity had made him was nice too, and covered the rest of his misshapen fur. He hoped the dry air of Appleoossa would let it calm down.
He also liked the idea of being out of Luna's reach for a few days. The Princess of the Moon had a habit of popping down from Canterlot at random times of the day or night over the last week, either try and offer cookies, most of which were inedible even to Spike, or suggest someone for him to have a look at as a date. Usual it was a Royal Guard or a maid she had found. Once or twice she had actually brought the confused, or down right terrified mare to Ponyville with her.
Rahs was at his wits end on what to do about her. On one paw she was going way too far with the Grandmother thing. On the other paw it was nice to have someone seem to care this much for him other than his sister and brothers. His adoptive parents were full of their own issues and Twilight's grandparents on both sides were not exactly thrilled with the Dragon or Moon Dog relatives. On Nightlights side it was due to Day Glow having been a Guard and fought against the Diamond Dogs and Dragons on more than one occasion. On Velvet's side it was with Granny and Grandpa Cashmere thinking that Velvet adopting the pair of them was dragging their family name down further from nobility.
They were not mean, just disappointed, and Grandpa Day Glow watched him like he was going to steal the silverware every time he was over. Not a fun group.
He had been dwelling on how his life should have been had Twilight not pulled him out of where he was supposed to be. It was pointless to think about it in true, one couldn't change the past.
It annoyed him that his thoughts went that way. Twilight and Spike understood it, Spike more than Twilight as his younger brother often thought about where he came from.
Still he could tell they were starting to get fed up with his being moody. Sure he did it every year due to how itchy and stupid looking his fur got, but this had lasted longer than usual thanks to everything he had learned, his fur was mostly worked out now and all he had left to be angry about was his lot in life, which really wasn't even slightly bad.
He also probably shouldn't have blown up at the others for chatting while he was trying to sleep. Had he been less annoyed at everything, he probably would have wondered why they were calling Fluttershy a tree.
Still storming out with his pillow and a blanket probably wasn't the highlight of his day, but he was annoyed and tired, better to stay with the tree rather than listen to the group continue on like they were at a slumber party.
He paused in the train car, looking at the apple tree tucked away in a bed like a sleeping child. He stared for a moment, before simply wrapping himself up in his blanket and curling up on the floor next to the bed.
At least the tree was quiet.
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Oh, should I mentioned that I once dated Blueblood?
Darlingggg! You simply must tell me more~. ...or perhaps give me some pointers?
8769963 I’m guessing Twi doesn’t want to spoil Blueblood’s attitude for Rarity? I know that Twilight’s family is minor nobility, so why do they care?
I love that this Twilight has a little bite to her. For instance what most don't realize is that what went on between Rarity and Twi. In short Twi invoked the "Ladies never Tell" clause and used it to hide a "Snitches get Stitches" Clause, as well as a "don't mess with my family" Clause. Thus insuring that Rarity will in no way have any warning of her impending pranking, while at the same time being supportive of her brothers. After all the gentlepony debt is a private one between Spike, Rahs and Rarity. After this they will be even.
Rahas is dognapped questions terrified herbivores and rahas slapping dash and AJ to shut them upland let others talk
interesting I can see Rahs getting annoyed.. one 'Grandma' that fawns over him constantly or others that dislike him through no fault of his own.. Guessing Grandma and Grandpa Cashmere haven't found out both Spike and Rahs are princes Not sure how Twilight Velvet adopting a pair of princes would lower their name not that they known as princes at the time
Up until you take their fruits then they get pissed wizard of oz
I’m enjoying the series so far
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I thought she already told Rarity I could have sworn it popped up in an earlier chapter
Decent, not as exciting as the last few chapters. Though with Rahs sleeping next to the tree, this should certainly makes things interesting when a certain tiny Buffalo tries to steal it.
I wish there was more elaboration on the "I want to be a tree" scene.
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Animals nest in tres, therefore she would be close to animals and nature? It's the best I can come up with
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I think they mean in my story it was a good gag
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Then stop reading asshole, the grammar is fine. If I can read it then you can too.
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Nah chill dude it's fine. I rather want this sort of review rather than just a down vote. I know i can't please everyone , but knowing why is better than just a black mark.
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Supposedly I get better. My first works were a mess and i've improved a lot with my latest. I have a few people helping me out with edits but i write way too fast for most to keep up.[ 157 k words just since September, at least the chapters aren't 10k each any more like in SiS ] If it's still not to your liking then there's not much i can do about it. Most professional authors pay people to edit their stuff and i can't afford that so i get a few volunteers and they work by their own schedule. If you wanna help i wouldn't turn it down it's a fairly easy copy paste on Google Doc and i can see what edits you make there in real time if you want to set something up to fix as you go along the story.
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I dont get gramma-nazis too, but do you really have to call someone expressing his personal critique an asshole, just because you disagree?
Thats low.
Bloomberg quietly wispering: "Soon you shall all know my magnificence!"
Spike is the son of the Dragon Goddess. Rahs is linked to Luna. Shiny is dating the Cadence. Once Twilight learns and processes that, how long until the betting pool about how she is going to grow closer to Royal status? And which one will be right about Twilight and her Ascension?
And will there be a comment about taking sibling rivalry too far?
First time reader here and I just realized that Spike's and Rah's status now most likely means they have to show up to the Gala anyway. I hope I'm right for the sheer hijinks it'll cause with the nobles finding out.
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*opens mouth*
*closes mouth and walks away*
*thinks a minute*
*comes back and opens mouth again*
*closes mouth and walks away again*
*thinks another minute*
*comes back*
I was gonna say something witty, but I just HAD to come across these to comments on an off day. I just can't brain today.
Oh the Starlight alternate timelines should be interesting...
Not sure if that was a deliberate Seshat forshadowing or not...
Damn... Your filling out the frame that is mlp main story most expertly
Buffalo vs Moon Doggo incoming... With Rahs in rather bad mood i think they are about to clash rather harsly...
This time war will not be a fun kid friendly thing...
It's always the quiet ones you have to watch out Rahs, Trees are at least sentient here as well!
Damn fine chapter, love the world building and character development.
Explain the train getting pulled Explain how the Buffalo got to steal stuff from it, stopping it don't mean derailment due to a big multi ton fast moving steel steed.
Rahs sure have it tough currently, puddle Rahs = laughing futs waiting to happen.
Luna is not willing to tell about Witchwolves, so someone else will have to do it. Eventually... will Twilight write it down? Will Luna leave the notes alone or destroy them?