Chapter 12
It was now only about ten minutes before the time limit was up. It had been almost a whole seventy-two hours since Twilight’s transformation into a genie, and she was not in Malakhar’s hut to give her decision.
Malakhar sat in the middle of the main room, staring intently at the entrance while Spike paced back and forth, a worried expression plastered on his face. The more time had passed, the more Spike felt worried. His stomach felt like it was wrapped up in knots, and it only got worse as he imagined what Twilight was dealing with as she made her decision.
Malakhar offered him a piece of toast earlier as a generous gesture, as well as to calm down the baby dragon, but he was too concerned about Twilight’s condition to worry about his own appetite.
“Don’t worry,” Malakhar reassured with a hoof pointed out toward Spike. “She’ll be here on time to make her decision. There is no need to stress over this.”
“You don’t know that for sure,” Spike retorted. “What if something really did happen to her?”
Malakhar sighed and shook his head in response. “You’re right. I wouldn’t know for sure. Let’s just remain calm for now.”
Before Spike could get out another word, he saw a lone figure walk through the doorway of the hut. He turned toward the figure to see Twilight standing there with a stoic expression, blank and devoid of emotion.
“So you have finally returned,” Malakhar greeted sternly. Twilight faced toward his direction and nodded.
“I have. The time... how much is left? Or am I too late?”
“You’re just in time, as a matter of fact,” he informed, turning his head toward the clock hanging on the wall. “There’s only about six minutes left.”
After hearing that, her face shifted into a thankful smile. “Oh, good. I was afraid I wasn’t going to make it in time.”
Spike warily approached Twilight with one of the most anxious expressions she had ever seen from him. She could easily tell how nervous he was just from looking. He was visibly shaking worriedly, and this disheartened her.
“Are you alright?” Spike asked, hoping nothing really did happen.
“Yes Spike, I’m fine,” Twilight reassured, raising Spike’s spirits. “I just wanted to make sure I was really, really sure about what I wanted to choose. This whole genie situation had me think about what I wanted, more than anything I ever had to think about in my life.”
“I think I get it,” Spike responded, lowering his head. Noticeably, Malakhar also lowered his, remembering this was all his fault. Twilight shook her head with a smile, as if to assure them that nothing was wrong, and both raised their heads again.
“So what’s your decision, Twilight?” Spike asked with a bit of hesitation. At that point, Twilight closed her eyes.
Alright, I made my decision, she thought. But how do I go about telling it? How do I tell him about what I chose? He knew I had a hard time thinking about whether to stay a genie or return to normal. I could just blurt it out. Or maybe...
Just then, a smile had formed upon Twilight’s face. Spike and Malakhar saw it, and raised their eyebrows in confusion, wondering what Twilight was smiling about. Twilight, however, didn’t have to say anything. All she did was look straight at Spike with that wide smile of hers, and he expected her to say something to him.
What happened next surprised Spike even more. She winked an eye at him, and as soon as he saw it, he smiled wide and leaped at Twilight with wide arms. Twilight opened a forehoof for the ecstatic baby dragon, bringing him close for a hug. Spike latched around Twilight tightly, not wanting to let go, even for a second.
Right then and there, Spike knew she had considered what he wanted, and that was for her to stay a genie. From the angle he was standing, Malakhar could see tears of happiness form in Spike’s eyes, and he smiled warmly from the sight.
“Twilight,” Malakhar started, “what does this mean? Are you choosing to turn back into a normal pony, or are you staying a genie?”
He waited, but no answer came from either Twilight or Spike. Twilight sat on her haunches as her hooves were wrapped around Spike, smiling in anticipation of the life she just chose over her past one. Spike couldn’t feel more relieved, as he clutched on tighter.
Five minutes had passed, yet the duo were still held together by each others’ arms. Malakhar looked back at the clock, and saw that there were only ten seconds left. He couldn’t help but close his eyes and smile at the sight of Twilight and Spike, for not only did he feel for the mare and baby dragon’s closeness, but he also fully accomplished his dream of finally fulfilling his family’s long-time wish.
The ten seconds had finally passed. The time limit was over. Malakhar sighed, knowing this whole genie situation was over, and feeling relieved from having to worry himself over it any longer. Twilight and Spike were visibly crying joyfully, though Twilight knew she was completely sure about her decision to stay as a genie as opposed to going back to being a mortal unicorn mare. Sure enough, Spike was ecstatic about it as well, knowing he'd be able to live his life with the mare he felt the closest to.
Both the mare and dragon continued to hold each other, even minutes after the time limit had been up. The moment was just too special for the both of them to end quickly, so they tried to make it last. Malakhar could respect that, and decided to leave them be in the room to give them some much needed privacy.
Waterfalls weren’t exactly coming out of their eyes, but they leaked enough tears that left their cheeks wet. They both would remember every single happy tear shed for years to come as they spent their changed lives together.
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Sooooo.........when can we expect the next chapter and the sequel and the sequel to the sequel?
I mean your story is what I call an "intro" after this point the real shit has to happen in this whole new universe.
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I won't spoil details, but there is a planned sequel to this.
As for the next chapter, I usually take about a month or so between updates, depending on schedules, other stories, and other IRL things.
REVIEW ORIGINALLY POSTED AT FANFICTION.NET IN ITS PROPER TIME:
And then... Saddle Arabia has gone to tartarus
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Yes, I saw that on FanFIction.Net...
And I have no idea what it's about...
You mean that you ignored the fact that Twilight's Choice of staying a genie will start a war?
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I'm questioning that, actually...
Is more of Common sense, international politics, and histrorical analysis.
We all know that wars have started for lesser things, however considering that when Celestia's pulled some strings for Twilight's vacations in Saddle Arabia, she Practically told their government body beforehand that her student will be visiting their conuntry for vacations, despite the fact that she's not coming on official matters, her being this close to the rulers of not just Equestria, but The Crystal Empire as well automatically paint her as Priority Target for anyone who may attack two of the most poweful nations on the planet, and so is up to the government of Saddle Arabia to ensure her safety, actually this is one of a point they had to promise to Celestia before she gave the green light to Twilight and Spike for their vacations.
And considering that not just they failed to ensure that but also DIDN'T CARE! This will get them on a really bad situation but the fact that Twilight becoming a Genie was something that had just spread like fire in a dry forest, this also means that it will bring also repercusions for their trade with other nations, If they can't ensure the safety of a VIP of the likes of Twilight Sparkle, savior of the world and international heroine during her vacations in there, then what are the chances of other VIP's, dignataries, abasndors, regular tourists, traders, and foreing workers to be safe there? she could have been anyone else and even you implied it, especially since that guy was even on the intent of going to Equestria to try to turn into a genie any of the Mane Six if Twilight hasn't come to Saddle Arabia first to try what he have been working for years.
So I ask you: Do you really thought that this won't be without repercutions? Just because Twilight is "The Perfect Pony to become a genie" does not mean she is The right one.
Celselestia, Luna, Cadance and Shining can be forgiving but not THAT forgiving to the point of not caring for this really serious incident and violation of international agreements by omision, especially more since Celestia have plans for Twilight, ALICORN PLANS! And she have proven to be capable of led and fight on the battlefield herself, one does not led a nation for thousand years without defending it and its inhabitants from threats, the only reason why Celestia lost against Chysalis is because she was holding back A LOT and Chysalis was superpowered by the constant fedding of Love from Shining Armor
Saddle Arabia will have Equestria and the Crystal Empire on them like Irak got the United States and the whole NATO in almost no time, and if things couldn't get worse, many other nations will pull out their trades and even cut out their relations, they will be lucky if Equestria and the Crystal Empire impose them an embargo or a trade ban
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*reads everything*
Yeah... just letting you know now, I know not much of anything about politics or any of that stuff. And either way, none of any of that applies. Twilight went to Saddle Arabia, did stuff, she's now a genie, she made a hard decision after days of thinking, she chooses to stay for Spike's sake, then she goes back to Ponyville. End of story.
Besides, I didn't choose this path for her. This was meant for her because it was part of the story that I didn't come up with. A friend of mine had control over the story, which was finished long before I even started this fanfic version of it. So if you think I chose to have Twilight remain a genie, well... no. I didn't choose. It was part of the story.
I don't exactly get your points anyway. Too much to understand.
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If at all.
I've always loved how she did this for Spike. It's just so sweet!
You, good sir, have earned yourself a follower! I NEVER dreamed that I would find an "I Dream of Jeannie" fanfic here! Have a mustache before I even read the first chapter!
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Thank you!
To be quite honest, I never even heard of I Dream of Jeannie until long after this story was made. I only found out about it months later on TvTropes.
4036791 Other people telling you of similarities?
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No. I used to go on TvTropes all the time, and I was curious and looked up stuff about genies there.
4036799 Ah. I recommend you watch it. It is a classic!
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So it's a TV show?
4036830 Yep. It ran from 1965 to 1970.
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Oh wow. That show's older than my mother.
DON'T FINISH YET!!! MAKE AN EPILOGUE!!!
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There's 2 or 3 chapters left. Don't freak out. They'll come.
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Oh thank god!
I solved the problim let him make more bottles for other the elements of harmony.