Filler: Sleepy Twilight

Equestrian Heroes

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Naruto x ?

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Story Start

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A bugbear is a different species similar to a type of hobgoblin comparable to the bogeyman, and other creatures from the forest plains, all which of recent cultures have been used to frighten disobedient foals since their recent disappearance. In the older times, all descriptions of Bugbear are comparable are likened to Urisade species. Sightings of Bubgear are rare due to their nocturnal and reclusive nature.

Common characteristics of Bugbears include large bodies with long gangly limbs, short snouts, and hairy bodies. They are also known to be omnivorous in diet aided by an excellent sense of smell, and despite their heavy build and awkward gait, they can run quickly and are adept climbers and swimmers.

Despite their impressive physical abilities Bugbears aren't known for their intelligence and often more instinctual in nature.

Naruto read over the information he was given and sighed. That still didn't give him clue on who the mysterious master was, but he was able to conclude that the other creature had to have been Vatrik. He was brought out of his thoughts as a stack of books landed on the table.

"Urisades Species, Creatures of the Forest, Walkers of the world…I brought every book I could find." Twilight stated as she noticed the intense look in Naruto's eyes.

"Thanks Twilight." he said as he mulled over what he learned.

"A bit for your thoughts?" she offered as she pulled up a chair and took a seat.

"I'm trying to figure out my next move. Do I and my soldiers go out and hunt down this creature or do we wait for it to come to town."

"Well you can always use your clones to cover what you don't do." She tried to stifle a yawn but failed miserably.

"Were you up all night reading again?" he asked while taking note of her yawn.

"Not all night..." Twilight tried to argue until she saw the disbelieving look on his face. "I really don't have time to sleep. I open in a few minutes..." she began only to cut herself off with another yawn.

"You need sleep Twilight. I can cover for you." he suggested.

"You'd do that? Well, I appreciate you offering but Spike can handle things here if I need to get some rest." She yawned and Naruto could see just how much effort she was putting in keeping her eyes open.

"Anytime someone is about to fall asleep before its even sunrise is a good indicator they need sleep. Though, all things considered this place has a nice view." Naruto remarked as he glanced out one of the windows.

"Oh," she said as she followed the stallion's gaze towards the sky. "Hey, I know. You can get a really great view upstairs on my little observatory. Well, it's not really an observatory, I mean, it's really not what you think of when you hear the word observatory, but I like to…" she trailed off her nervous rambling as she noticed him staring at her.

"I'll agree to this if you agree to get some sleep afterwards ok?"

She nodded happily as she led Naruto upstairs. As he trailed behind her he couldn't help but glance around the library. As expected of Twilight the place was spotless. Nothing but the pile of books she brought him was on the table.

On the other side of the door was a small platform with a railing lining its edge. A rather large telescope was attached to a part of the railing, pointing towards the sky. The deck proved a bit on the small side, though there was plenty of room for the two of them.

Naruto approached the edge of the deck, his chest leaning gently against the railing. Below him was the all-encompassing sight of Ponyville that only a view from above could ever present. The sun began to rise as the buildings in the background covered slants of it magnificence. Its soft orange glow slowly began to brighten as yellow warmth pierced through the towns eerie shadows.

"Beautiful," he whispered beneath his breath. Not too long after he was greeted by the soft sound of snoring. Twilight had fallen asleep against one of the rails. A smile formed on Naruto's face as he shook his head. Lifting Twilight up he tossed her onto his back and trailed to her room. He entered her room, pulling back the covers and tucking her in. "Pleasant dreams Twilight." Naruto softly said as he closed the door behind him and went downstairs to open up.