Twilight's assault
I was reading one of the Daring Doo books in my room when I heard a knock of my door. I sighed as I stopped levitating the book and put it on the table. “Who’s there?” I called. All I heard was a cry and something that sounded like Keystroke. It was my best friend Trixie, and she was crying. “Trixie!” I said as I opened the door. “Why are you crying?”
She was crying heavily but managed to get out some words, “Keystroke!” She ran in, sat down and she started crying some more.
“Trixie.” I tried to comfort her. “What’s wrong?”
“It was horrible Keystroke, I went to Ponyville and tried to make some money for our new house but somepony thought I was showing of.” She started crying heavier, tears were coming out of her eyes in waves. “A group of friends tried to stop me but I couldn't just let them, I tried to continue the show but they tried so hard to stop me I decided that I would stop the show there and continue it tomorrow.” She was sniffling so much that she could no longer talk.
“What’s so bad about that?” I asked confused. “It’s your job to do magic tricks.”
Trixie wasn't crying anymore so she could talk more. “That’s why I’m so upset. They stopped me and I was just doing my job.” She looked at my piano cutie mark with jealousy in her eyes. “You don’t have to deal with this! All you have to do is sit there and play on your pretty little piano! Not only that but I got challenged to a magic duel by Twilight Sparkle, and I loss instantly!”
“What?!” I was in shock, “Twilight is one of the most powerful Unicorns in history! Hah! You didn’t stand a chance…..” Oh great, she was crying again. “It’s OK Trixie. I’ll help you get revenge.” Instantly I regretted saying that.
She seemed to feel better immediately “Really? Oh thank you Keystroke!”
She looked like she was feeling better so I went back to reading my book. I didn't realize until it was very late but Trixie never left my house. She was still just sitting there, looking at all of my stuff. “Trixie what are you doing?” I asked “Are you going through my stuff?
Startled she jumped and broke a picture of me as a filly. “I’m sorry Keystroke. I didn't mean to knock over your picture.” She didn't look very sorry though.
I sighed. My little green body and navy blue hair from the picture were scattered everywhere. “Just help me clean this up.” I muttered as I used my magic to pick up as much glass as I could. “Why are you still here?” I asked her when we were done.
She stopped and frowned. “Actually, I have no idea. You didn't tell me to leave so I guess I just stayed here.” She looked around puzzled. “Where are your parents? I thought they would be home by now."
I sighed. I still lived with my parents and everypony knew it. “They’re out for a week.” I said a bit angrily. I was just living with them until I got into a band that could bring some steady income.
“Is it OK if I stay with you for a while?” She knew I wouldn't say no. “When are your parents coming home?”
“Sure. The guest room is next to mine. Down the hall and to the left.” He pointed with his muzzle at the door. “My parents should be back in about four day’s time.
“You really need to start searching for a band that will pay you so we can get our own house.” She pointed out.
We had been trying to find a home for us to live in but she couldn't pay for it alone and I wasn't getting paid enough by playing in for crowds who would donate. Sometimes I would meet Octavia and play with her. She played the Ccello and she was amazing! “I sent a letter to somepony who is making a concert for next week in Ponyville. Are you going to come?” She might not because of her latest incident there but I hoped she could make it.
“I don’t think so. Twilight will probably be there.” She added sadly “But I wish you the best of luck.” With that she turned and made her way to the guest room.
I went into my room and continued reading Daring Doo. Or at least I was until Trixie burst into the room.
“I change my mind!” She said suddenly. I didn't like the way her eyes were glinting evilly but I was still glad she was going to go. “Good night Keystroke.” She said before going back into the guest room.
“Good night Trixie.” I said to her as she walked away. I continued reading until I was finished with the Daring Doo book. Maybe there will the next book at the library in Ponyville. The mail will be here tomorrow so I can finally figure out if I was going to be able to perform in the concert and who I'll be playing with if I make it. He thought as he drifted into sleep.
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“Trixie! Trixie! Wake up! Wake up! Wakeupwakeupwakeupwakeupwakeupwakeupwakeupwakeupwakeupwakeupwakeupwakeup...”
I kept repeating the words until Trixie woke up. “The mail just arrived and guess what! I made it!” I was bouncing off the walls as excited as a filly that just got their cutie mark.
“That’s great.” Trixie muttered as she went back to sleep.
“I’m going to go shopping.” I told her as I left the room “I’ll be back in a few hours.” I can’t believe that I actually made it! The ponies who were in it were Lyra, a Lyre player. Vocalcap who was singing. And myself on the piano. I've never heard of either of those two but I leave this afternoon so I can figure out how good they are and they’re personalities. I wasn't paying attention to where I was going while I was thinking. I accidentally bumped into another pony while walking. Surprised she gasped and stumbled backwards dropping the folder and the bag she was carrying. “I’m so sorry ma’am.” I said to her. “I can help you wi-“ I stopped as I realized who it was. “Twilight Sparkle? Is that you?”
“Yes it is and you better watch where you are going, I have to hurry to get this sheet music and clothing to a musician.” She picked everything back up with her magic.
“What musician are you looking for? I live here so I may be able to help you with that.” I had a suspicion I knew who it was for.
“He’s slightly taller than your average unicorn. He’s green with a navy blue mane, and he has a piano cutie mark. Have you seen anyone like that?” She asked while slightly looking up at me.
I face hoofed. “No, I haven’t seen anyone that looks like that ever in my life. If I know his name I might be able to tell you where you could find him.” At this point I was just messing with Twilight.
“Let’s see here….” She looked through her bag. “Aha!” She said as she pulled out a piece of paper. “It says here his name is Keystroke, have you heard of him?”
I face hoofed harder, this time it hurt. She was clearly an idiot. How did Trixie lose to her in a magic duel? “No I haven’t heard of him before.” I said to her. “Is that him? Over in the library?” I tried to fool her to see if she would fall for it.
“Thank you!” She said before dashing of into the library.
Let’s see if I can’t mess with her more. I thought to myself as I walked into the library. I grabbed a book and started reading it. “Now I have to wait for Twilight.” I muttered to myself. “Speak of Discord and he will come” I said the ancient saying as Twilight walked around the corner and looked at me.
“Wow! That other pony was right!” She said as she walked up to me. “You’re Keystroke right?
“So now you notice. Seriously! How did you not figure out that the other pony you talked to was me? You described me perfectly while looking at me and you didn't notice. You said my name and you didn't notice. Wow. Just wow. How did you even manage to beat Trixie in a magic duel?”
“Wait, you know Trixie?” She asked me completely forgetting she was supposed to give me my music and my fancy clothes. “She was harassing my friends so I stopped her!”
She was getting angry now. Was I scared? No. I knew her weakness. “Come on Twilight, you can’t even lift a rock with your magic. Think about it, you’re going to drive us homeless because she can’t get paid if you are always stopping her performances.” This is where the fun began.
“I only stopped her because she was showing off! And I can totally lift a rock!” She was right where I wanted her.
“Prove it then. Magic duel right here, right now.” I challenged her.
“It. Is. On.” She answered.
I teleported outside to show off my skills. She teleported after me. “On the count of three.” I looked around “One. Two. Three!” She instantly started gathering up rocks and other small objects that she could make float with her magic. She started making them fly in a figure eight pattern. “Come on Twilight. Is that all you got?” I picked up several small rocks and hurled them at her.
She screamed and teleported to get out of the way of the stones which were now several feet into the ground. “What were you thinking?! You could have hurt me with those!”
“Heh, that’s the point.” I said as I hurled more stones. Once again she dodged them. “You have to attack me if you want to win.” She hesitated then started throwing stones at me. I teleported to dodge them and we repeated the pattern for a couple minutes. I attacked, she dodged it. She attacked, I dodged it.
Then the moment came in which I had been waiting for. “Time to finish this!” She picked up what must have been hundreds of stones and hurled them at me.
As soon as she picked up that many stones I used what was left of my magic to teleport us in the middle of her attack. I could have teleported us anywhere. I was thinking about where to teleport us during the battle and the best place to teleport us was to Canterlot Castle. The royal chambers. Right in front of the princess. I dived to get out of the way of Twilights rocks which went past and hit all around Princess Celestia. I looked up at the princess with pleading eyes. “Help me!” I said to her weakly. Twilight understood what had happened and started to back away. Princess Celestia teleported Twilight in front of her and created a force field around her.
“What in Equestia is going on?” She asked as she looked back and forth from me to Twilight.
“Twilight started attacking me randomly as I asked her if the stuff she was carrying was for me. I heard her asking around for Keystroke and I thought she would give me the stuff, not assault me!” I said angrily as I took out a scroll, ink, and a quill. I then started to write.
“What are you doing?” Princess Celestia asked.
“I’m writing to my roommate to explain why I won’t be home for a while.” The letter said:
Dear Trixie,
I got revenge on Twilight for you. We are in Canterlot castle in the Princess Celestia’s chamber. Ya, I took it that far. Supposedly Twilight just randomly started throwing rocks at me so I teleported us in front of the princess and she has Twilight in a bubble force field. It’s really funny. You should come and see. I’ll ask Princess Celestia to put her stamp on the outside. All you have to do is tell the guards you’re “worried” about me and that you want to see me, once they see the seal you get instant access to the castle. We’ll see just how bad the situation can get for Twilight. Just come here in a hurry acting really scared and worried.
Sincerely:
-Keystroke
I looked up at Celestia as I finished writing it. “Can you put your seal on it so she can get here and see me? I asked her to come here so that would save a lot of explaining. Also can I get you to send it for me? My address is 35 Ruby St.”
“Of course I will. I am really sorry about this. Twilight is usually a good student who never gets in any sort of trouble.” She stamped it and used her magic to send it.
Twilight gave me a cold look and picked up the remaining rocks in the force field. I was legitimately scared this time. I ran out of the room and into the room across the hall. I noticed this was Luna’s room but she must have been out because there was no sign of her. I hid and waited for Trixie to get here. If Luna came in here it would be very awkward and I’d probably get questioned. Still it was the best place to hide.