Guardians of Equestria: legend of spade

This section takes place during the walk to the train station with Luna and Twilight and then to Luna’s room.
Twilight and Luna had just left the garden where Spade was released and heading to the train station.

“I think Spade hates me…” Luna sighed.
Twilight looked to her. “Why do you say that?”

“Did you see how he reacted to me, Twilight Sparkle? I’m not sure that grabbing a weapon and preparing to kill me means ‘no hard feelings.’”

“Princess, the last thing he saw of you was getting sealed away. And, think of last Nightmare Night. It was hard for Everypony to adjust to you being, well, um…”

“Sane..?” Luna sighed again.

“Point is, it might take a while for him to adjust to the idea that you’re back to your old self again.”

“But what if he doesn’t? I can’t risk losing a… a…”

“A Guardian?” Twilight guessed.

“A brother figure,” she continued, tears starting to well in her eyes.

Luna turned away trying to hide her emotions like the strong mare she was. Twilight stopped her, resting her hoof on her shoulder.
“Wanna know what I think? I think you should apologize. If you two were as close as you say, then he should understand.”

Luna turned and smiled. “You are very wise Twilight Sparkle; Star Swirl would be very impressed.”

“About that, did Spade know Star Swirl?”

“Star Swirl the Bearded, was a Guardian just as Spade is. In fact, Star Swirl was Spade’s mentor and was trained directly by him and my sister.”

You could probably say Twilight’s mind was just blown, not only was this pony trained by her personal hero but also by her current mentor. So you could imagine her response would be quite excited.

“HE PERSONALLY KNEW BOTH OF THEM!?!”

“Um, well, yes, when I said he was like a sibling to me I meant it. I remember him telling me how he thought of me the same way and my sister like a mother. Um, does that make sense?”

“I understand perfectly.”

“Good, so I assume he thinks of Star Swirl like a father figure. That is why tis so important I fix this problem. He is the last friend I have left.”

“You don’t have others?”

“Neigh, I do not. They have… all passed.”

“Well, Princess, if it helps, I’d gladly be your friend, but on one condition.”

“What’s that?” Luna questioned.

“You have to help me get closer to Spade.” Twilight winked.

“Twilight Sparkle! You’re not pursuing a relationship art thou?”

Twilight laughed. “No, but he is the best way for me to learn more about Star Swirl and this Guardian thing I just learned about. Although he is sort of cute, in a celebrity kind of way. But don’t worry, I’ll try to stay away romantically.”
They arrived at the train station and Twilight began to board, but before she did, she turned to Luna.

“Just apologize to him. I’m sure he’ll understand!” She smiled just as she boarded the train to head home.
Luna began to fly home. It was about six o’clock and Spade had begun to study Equestrian history about two hours earlier. She flew into her room through the window, and Celestia was there waiting for her.

“Good evening, Luna.” Celestia greeted her; she then noticed the look of distress and guilt on her sister’s face. “Luna, is something troubling you?”

“Spade…” Luna softly replied.

“Oh, I see. Well, if you’re going through what I think you are, then you know what you need to do.”

“I know sister, but I am unsure of how exactly to do that. An apology worthy of the things I’ve done needs to be thought out.”

“Do you need some time to yourself?”

“I think that would be best.”

Celestia left her room and reminded her that she needed to be ready to raise the moon at nine. The entire time she was preparing for the task she was also working through how to apologize to Spade.

When nine o’clock struck she flew to the royal balcony to raise the moon. She gathered her thoughts for a while and then walked to the archives room which was a short distance away. She opened the doors and was greeted by the staff, who instructed her to Spade’s table where he was studying. She turned the corner to see Spade walking out of the room. She then whispered to herself. “Ok, I am not going to get emotional and cry like a little filly, and that is a promise.”