Chapter 2: Flash Helps Twilight
As Twilight and Flash left the library they could hear Spike going up the stairs. They both shared a blank look as the wooden door behind them closed, but quickly looked forward towards Ponyville: Celestia's sun shone like a jewel in the light blue sky, the wind gently brushed the nearby tree's leaves, along with Twilight's mane. Of course, the flux of ponies walking around was as usual: Tranquil, slow, and without rush. Flash smiled at Twilight and they walked together, Flash leading Twilight in the direction of the Everfree Forest by the looks of it. There were many ponies who would watch them, occasionally they would wave to Twilight happily and Twilight would wave back. Still... Twilight had a question to ask him:
"So... Flash Sentry... have we met before?" Twilight asked, looking straight at the guard with narrowed eyes.
"I... don't quite remember, Princess Twilight." Flash quickly spurted out as he maintained his route, clearly embarrassed by the fact that he just told her a lie.
"I see... Wait, why did Celestia send one of her guards to help me out instead of simply inviting me to Canterlot?" The newest princess in Equestria intervened as soon as he finished speaking.
"Well, she is quite busy with some embassadors coming from Saddle Arabia, so, she simply decided to send me." Sentry managed to force a weak smile, turning his head to face her.
She smiled at him a little and relaxed, "Alright, so, what rank are you?" she asked the orange pegasus curiously.
"I'm a lieutenant," he said with a smile, "Shining Armour is considering a new captain and has already picked three of us to go through some tests, I'm one of them," Flash said excitedly to the smiling princess.
"That is wonderful," the lavender princess said with a happy smile, "I'm glad..."
"Thank you very much, Twilight." Sentry said with a smile, then decided to change the subject and not take much more of her time, "the waterfall is in the Everfree..." he looked to her and she nodded with a smile.
"This should be fun," the scientific princess said with glee, briefly clapping her hooves before she skipped to the Everfree, the cheerful guard laughed as he walked with her, happy that his princess was happy.
The walk through the Everfree was incredibly safe and unhazardous. Flash seemed to know an open and large trail of dirt through the forest, a trail that allowed shy bits of sunlight to penetrate through the thick barrier of leaves. The air surrounding the duo was humid, yet fresh, and the temperature was comfortable even though the Everfree Foresr proved to be either scorching or freezing on most occasions.
Twilight happily walked with Flash, curious as to where the waterfall would be. Flash looked to her and smiled as he led her through the forest, they soon arrived at a beautiful waterfall surrounded with many different types of beautiful flowers and beautiful creatures of all shapes and sizes. It was a truly magnificent sight, and it was very peaceful as well.
Chapter 1: Twilight Sparkle Meets Flash Centry
Twilight Sparkle was pacing in the library, Spike, her number one assistant and friend, was out buying quills. A royal guard was coming to Ponyville to help Twilight with a spell that can combine elementals such as fire and water. Twilight was a bit nervous, she had never spent time with the royal guard and didn't know any of them. Twilight closed her eyes and took in deep breaths to remain calm, then she went over to her bookcase to look for a book about elementals. Suddenly there was a knock at the door, Twilight anxiously opened the door to the outside, the figure of a Royal Guard emerging from it. The stallion looked very familiar too...
"Umm... hello?" The lavender princess said, smiling nervously at the guard who stood staring at her like a vulture. The guard lost his serious expression when he recognized the mare right in front of him.
"Good morning, Princess Twilight Sparkle, my name is Flash Sentry," he took a pause to assume a more serious expression, "and I'm here because Princess Celestia said you needed help with your magic."
"Okay," she said with a small smile, "and please just call me Twilight, I don't like being too formal..." she said with a blush and walked inside.
"Ummm... no problem, Twilight." Flash said, his heart easing up due to the fact of talking informally again. Twilight then smiled warmly at him, receiving one of his own. He always enjoyed her adorable little face when she smiled. Flash Sentry lifted his hoof to his chest, calming his beating heart. The orange guard took up some courage to speak, "Princess Celestia told me that you were studying elemental magic... am I right?" He asked her as he stared at the lavender alicorn with a quizzical look. The princess then nodded, allowing him to continue. "Princess... I mean, Twilight, would you like to receive my help near a waterfall? They say it's perfect to practice this kind of magic."
"Of course..." She giggled, a wave of heat passing through her cheeks. ", but firstly, we'll have to wait for Spike's return, so I can tell him to rest. He's been working hard lately."
The duo then fell into an awkward silence, waiting anxiously for the baby dragon's return.
Ten minutes later...
Spike entered the library's door, being enveloped by it's comfortable air. He happily left the newly-bought quills over the table. Spike's eyes then captured two ponies sitting on a couch. He surprised himself when he noticed that the stallion was in fact a member of the Royal Guard.
"Hello, Twilight. Um... could you use that transformation spell on me?" Spike asked Twilight, hoping she'd say yes.
"Why Spike?" Twilight asked curiously and looked him in the eyes.
Spike sighed softly, "I really want Rarity to like me," he explained to her.
Twilight giggled, "Spike, I'm sure she'll like you just the way you are," Twilight told him with honestty.
Spike sighed, "Okay...I do hope you are right Twi," then he yawned.
"Oh, Spike, go rest for the day," Twilight told him, "Flash and I are going to go to a waterfall and practice with my new spell." Spike nodded to her and left to go take a nap, Twilight and Flash got up and left quietly.
