The Twilight Corruption

Several hours of studying later, still deep in her research Twilight failed to notice the rapping on the front door. This means that Spike was the one to open the door which beyond its oaken exterior held Rarity. “Hello Spike darling, do you know if Twilights around?” She said in her exaggerated tone, eyes darting around for whatever reason.

“Of course! Mummys just doing some research right now, do you want me to get her?” Spike replied, to which with a nod from Rarity he showed her to Twilights basement where she had started to do her research.

All through this Rarity was deep in thought, Thats odd, first Fluttershy was acting strangely whenever I brought up Twilight during our spa visit and now Spike is calling her Mummy. Maybe Twilight knows what's happened. This last thought was the last thought she had as she entered the lab. All that was visible was Twilight poring over some dull and uninteresting book. Well thats Twilight for you I guess.

Twilight however had heard them entering and turning around sharply saw Rarity and spoke in soft tones “Why are you here Rarity?”

“Well Darling, I had noticed that Fluttershy and Spike were acting very oddly whenever I spoke about you and I was wondering if you’d know why?” With every word Twilight grew a little bit nervous, but she didn't let this show as she started to create a plan. I guess I did want to try that new technique I read about.

“I think I read about some kind of bug spreading from the everfree forest, affects the mind in terrible ways, its what I was studying when you got here. Do you mind if I test a detection spell? Every second is of most importance!” Twilight said as she pretended to create a dispelling circle.

“Oh, of course you can darling, but why didn't anyone else know about this, if its so important?” Rarity questioned.

“Do you have any idea of the panic that telling ponys about this will cause!” Twilight exclaimed, looking horrified at Rarity's words.

“Oh, silly me I guess it would send people into quite a state wouldn't it.” Rarity finished by trotting into the circle, watching patiently as her friends horn lit up. She felt something push at her mind but before she could ask her friend about it, the whole world went strange and she appeared to be somewhere else. he was in a chalk white room which was empty of everything save a chain and some writing. Put on the chain and be free. Well that is quite peculiar, what has Twilight gotten wrong this time? Rarity thought as she looked around the room for an exit. Looking around Rarity noticed a small table with a piece of paper on it. Though she swore that neither the table or the paper had been there before. When she read the paper all is said was Put on the chain to leave. Being quite weary of this unfashionable room, Rarity decided that trying it wouldn't hurt, so she bounded over to the chain and slipped it on.

As soon as she did this however, the chain shut of its own accord and all went black for Rarity.

Outside of this mind room. Twilight was observing what was going on. Is that really all, cornering the mind with a representation and tricking it into chaining itself to the spell? oh well, as long as it works I’ll be fine. Nodding to herself, Twilight completed the spell by putting her commands into the spell: Twilight is your friend, obey her, forget about the last minute but remember her orders.

When that was done, she released Rarity from her stupor. “What happened? the spell must of failed pretty badly.” She told rarity, gauging her reaction.

“Oh, what spell? I can’t seem to remember much, but that can’t be your fault my friend!” sleepily said wandering up the stairs “I’m just going to head back to the boutique, make sure Sweetie hasn't messed anything up,”

“Goodbye!” Twilight shouted up the stairs, before turning back to the book. 2 down already, I must say I am getting used to the idea of having my friends under my control. This must be like what the Princess feels all the time! She thought to herself as she packed up for the night and went to bed.