Caring Sparkle (Under Revision)

Twilight found herself lying on what seemed to be a stretcher. What was she doing on it? Was she hurt? She felt a throbbing pain in her head. Where was she? Further examination of the area showed remnants of, what seemed to be, a battlefield.

“Ah, I see you're awake,” A voice came from behind Twilight scaring her. “Calm down, none of us are going to hurt you. You were already hurt when we found you. Mind explaining to me what happened?”

From what Twilight could see, the creature standing before her was a bi-ped, like Spike, stood much taller that herself, and carried what seemed to be a metal rod. What was this creature?

“I don't know what happened. I just woke up here. Mind telling me who and, more importantly, what you are?” Twilight rose from the stretcher cautiously, feeling the pain in her head throbbing more intensely now.

The creature removed it's helmet from its head, revealing lush amounts of hair, before speaking. “Well, for starters, my name is Kyle Smith. As for what I am, I guess you could still count me as a human. As much as I would love to enjoy pleasantries, my friend wanted to see you as soon as you were able. If you could follow....”

A high pitched noise shrilled through Twilight's ears and everything became blurry. Her head was now pounding with excruciating pain. She took a few steps before falling to the ground and feeling as the world seemed to move out from beneath her.

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The alarm clock seemed to be louder than usual. Twilight simply looked out from under her covers, realizing it was just another dream. She turned the alarm clock off and stared at the ceiling. She was back in her house.

These dreams were getting out of control. Twilight slid out of bed, suddenly hearing sounds coming from the kitchen. Spike must have been making breakfast.

Twilight ran a quick burst of magic over her to straighten out her messy mane before making her way downstairs where she was greeted by an unexpected sight.

At Twilight's table sat Princess Luna. It was unusual to see her anywhere, except the castle, during the day. She seemed to be peacefully enjoying a cup of tea. Glancing up as she realized Twilight had awoken.

“Good morning Twilight. Have a pleasant sleep?” Luna said as she put the cup down.

“Um... I guess you could say that. Not to sound rude Princess, but may I ask what you're doing here?” Twilight made her way to the table as Spike came out the kitchen with 3 bowls of cereal in hand.

Princess Luna thanked the small, purple, green-scaled dragon as he smiled and went to eating his cereal. Luna had definitely improved a lot on her social skills since she had been freed from Nightmare Moon's grasp.

“As you know, Twilight, I am the Princess of the night. With that, I am also the Princess of dreams. I've noticed that you've been having the most peculiar dreams for the past few nights. Have you not?” Luna asked as she ate her cereal.

“Well, now that you mention it, I have had these weird dreams of bi-ped creatures for the past few nights. Each night has been getting worse. The creatures call themselves 'humans' and I don't know what they want or what they are doing. But it honestly look like a military group. The land that I find myself in looks like it used to be a town of some sort. But, it seems more like a battlefield with all the destruction,” Twilight finished her bowl of cereal and was chasing it down with some apple juice.

Luna seemed to be taking all the information in piece by piece and thinking hard about it. Luna stood up then walked over to Twilight. Princess Luna was now close enough to realize exactly how tall the Princess was. Not quite as tall as Princess Celestia, but still significantly taller than Twilight.

Luna placed a hoof on Twilight's shoulder, making Twilight feel somewhat more at ease. “Twilight, sometimes dreams have more meaning to them. I hate to eat and run but I have to go and meet with my sister. I thank you both for accepting me into your wonderful home,” Luna then vanished into a flash of  light.

“What did she mean by that? Do you have any ideas, Spike?” Twilight asked as she grabbed her bowl and was heading towards the kitchen.

“I don't have a clue. But there's no sense in worrying about it. What's the plan for today, Twilight?” Spike was following behind her with his bowl and the bowl that princess Luna had been using.

Twilight filled the sink with water and put the dishes in the sink. “I think Rarity should be at her shop. I'm sure you would like to see her too,” Twilight said with a giggle as the dragons face turned red with embarrassment.

“Twilight, you know I don't like it when you tease me,” The dragon said as he was lifted onto Twilight's back and they made their way out the door.

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Celestia had just finished reading a report on the recent findings in a cave under Canterlot when her sister had appeared in a flash of light.

“Why good morning sister. I hope your visit with Twilight was most pleasant,” Celestia rolled the report before putting it in a nearby dresser. Something seemed to be bothering her sister.

“It was a pleasant visit. I'm a bit worried about Twilight though,” Luna had walked out onto the balcony and was staring out into the magnificent sun-rise that her sister had made.

Celestia walked over to join her sister on the balcony. “What has got you so worried, dear sister? Is something wrong with Twilight?”

“She is having these peculiar dreams. I've been watching them for the past few nights and I can't help but feel they aren't just dreams. Within the fine outer edge of the dream, I could feel a sort of energy radiating off of it. As though there was life within it. I fear that young Twilight might be having visions,” Luna said as she described Twilight's dreams.

Celestia stood still in fear of the worst. “Are you saying these dreams are visions from that other world? Why would a world filled with such destruction be calling to her?”

Luna looked at her sister with a seriousness that worried Celestia. “I fear that the elements of that world are beginning to awaken. If they are, which I fear that is most likely, then that means something truly horrible has happened.”