The Past Is Never Really Forgotten

Four ponies sat in the train car as it thundered towards Canterlot. Bass and Beany explained how they had come to find Miles.

Rainbow Dash had decided to join them after Bass had told her that they were headed to Canterlot. She thought it would be a good chance to see Twilight and her friends.

“So, exactly what are you going to Canterlot for?” Asked Dash.

“My… uhh… some old friends of mine are in trouble. I’m going to go and help them.” Miles replied.

“Who are they?” Beany asked.

“Well, they’re the princesses. I have reason to believe they’re in danger.”

Beany and Bass’ eyes widen.
“You’re friends with Celestia? Luna? Cadence? Twilight Sparkle?” they both exclaim in shock.

“Well, Celestia and Luna yes. I don’t know who the other two are.”

“Have you been living under a rock?” Beany said.

Dash looked at the two ponies. “I’m one of Twilights best friends, thank you.” She exclaimed.

Still in shock, the two ponies don’t hear her.

“I’ve not been in Equestria since… well… for a long time. Anyway, we’re getting close to Canterlot.”

They approached the station and came to a slow halt. They all disembarked and headed into the city streets. They looked out of place in this high society city, filled with pompous ponies and shining buildings. Many of the ponies turned up their noses at these common ponies amongst the elite. Miles didn’t seem too bothered by it, and knew exactly where he was going. Beany and Bass kept their heads down and followed Miles closely.

As they were approaching the palace, they passed a small club. The trio stopped due to a commotion inside. Loud melodic thuds could be heard, then the sound of breaking glass. Suddenly, the door swung open and a unicorn mare came flying out. She landed in the gutter. She turned and shouted something at the ponies in the club. The trio approach her and ask if she’s okay.

“My backend hurts a little, and my pride, but nothing serious.” The mare replied.

“I’m Miles, this is Bass, Dash and Beany. What happened in there?” Miles asks politely.

“I’m Starlight Reverb. I’m a DJ, or I was at that club there. Anyway, there may have been too much bass. Some glasses got broken.

No one can really say who it was, but it may have been me.”
Bass’ eyes glaze over and he gazes into Starlight’s eyes. Starlight looks back into his eyes and the two begin talking.

“Well, we’re not going to get their attention for a while.” Miles said mockingly. “Come on, we’ve got to get to the palace.”
Starlight hears this and gets slightly excited. “Ooooooooooohhh the palace? You must be important. Are you going for a tour or something?”

“No. I need to speak with the princesses.” Replied Miles.

“Ah. You might have a problem with that. They’re not there. They’re in the Crystal Empire for a princess summit.”

“How do you know that?” Miles asked.

“I’m a DJ. I hear things. One of the royal guards was in the club. He was talking to someone about it.” Starlight replied.

A look of sheer horror descends on Miles’ face. “We have to get there by tonight.”

“There’s a train leaving at about 4pm. Takes about 3 hours to get there.” Dash said.

“That’ll be too late.” Miles pondered something for a minute. “I have an idea, but it means leaving you all here. This could get a lot more dangerous than I initially planned. You’ll see me again soon. I promise.”

Miles’ horn glowed red and a blinding light shone from it. Beany began to tear up again. Just as Miles was nearly invisible from the light, Beany bolted forward and grabbed hold of him. Dash grabbed her tail to pull her back. Bass grabbed Dash’s tail and then Starlight grabbed Bass’. A flash lit up the street. The four ponies closed their eyes, and screamed.