Pushing Towards Tomorrow

One day while Twilight Sparkle was walking home from Zecora’s hut, to return a book she borrowed, she heard a soft moan coming from a nearby bush. When she went to investigate, she found an unconscious pony that looked like she had been on a long journey. Twilight tried to wake her up, but the strange pony would not move. She studied the worn out pony, her dirty dark purple coat, her teal and turquoise colored mane and tail, and the most shocking part was the lack of a cutie mark. When she was done examining the pony, she ended up picking up the pony with her magic and took her back to her tree house.

Three hours later, the strange pony finally woke up, she felt around for her glasses so she could see where she was. Half asleep, the pony looked around at the strange room she was in. Her heartbeat quickened, as she did not know where she was or who had snatched her up. The last thing she remembered... Then she realized she could not remember anything, who she was or where she came from.

She jumped as a voice broke her thoughts, “Glad to see you are awake, sorry I did not mean to startle you.” My name is Twilight Sparkle, what is yours?” She stared silently at Twilight before nervously saying, “M-my n-name is Luciana Midnight, w-where am I?” “Before we get to know each other we should go get you cleaned up.” Twilight points to the muddy hoofs that were clutching the blanket. Luci blushes and immediately apologizes about making Twilights bed so dirty. “It’s no problem at all Luci; I can easily wash those sheets.” Twilight said with a smile, as they walked downstairs to the bathroom.

On their way to the bathroom they pass Spike, “hey Twi who’s that pony; I’ve never seen her around before.” Luci hides behind Twilight startled by a creature she has never seen before. Twilight giggles “she reminds me of another shy pony we know. Anyway, this is Luciana Midnight; Luci this is my assistant Spike, he’s a baby dragon. Sorry Spike that we cannot stay and chat, but Luci really needs a bath so we will be right back.” After Luci finishes cleaning herself, she and Twilight sit down and get to know each other better.

“So, first thing is first you are located in Ponyville and this is where I stay. It also serves as this town’s library; do you like to read?” Luci eyes widen and she smiles for the first time, “I love to read, there are so many interesting titles in this library that I wouldn’t mind sitting down and taking a look at.” Luci looks around the library like a filly in a rainbow factory. “That’s great to hear Luci, but more importantly what were you doing that you passed out in the middle of the Everfree Forest? I’m glad I found you before a dangerous creature got to you.”

Luci stopped looking around the library and put her head down with a sad look on her face, “I… I… do not remember, I don’t remember anything about my past; other than I like to read and my name, nor do I know how I got here.” Twilight walks over to comfort Luci, “That’s awful, I’m sorry to hear; listen you can stay here with me until we can figure something out.” Luci looks up at Twilight, “T-thank you s-so much, but I w-wouldn’t want to impose.

I do have a quick question though; I noticed while I was looking into a mirror I have this thing on top of my head, what is it? Twilight giggles at the silly question, but notices that Luci was serious, “ahem, well that’s your unicorn horn, and you can use magic with it. For example, like mine; watch this.” Twilight uses her magic to grab a book and places it in front of Luci. “I can teach you how to use it later, but first we would have to start with a simple task and work your way up.” Luci was speechless at Twilights use of magic and couldn’t wait to try it for herself.

“I can’t wait to introduce you to my friends.” Twilight says with a smile. Luci gulps and suddenly gets really nervous “I… I… don’t do well around a lot of ponies. I’m s-sorry just the thought of being around a b-bunch of others bothers me.” Twilight gets an idea, “how about this, I’ll talk to the pony that I want to introduce you to first and then we will do this one at a time so you don’t get overwhelmed. In fact, we can go meet one of them today! Does that sound alright with you?” Luci gets nervous as she looks outside, “R-right now? B-but the s-sun is still up, and I have this feeling in my gut that the sun and I don’t mix very well.” “It’ll be alright, you’ll have me with you, and this won’t take very long I promise! Please!” Twilight begged. Luci heaved a sigh, “alright Twilight I’ll go with you, after all you have taken care of me this far.” Twilight cheers “Yay! Alright, you will be meeting a pony named Fluttershy. She is shy and timid like you, so I thought it would be best if you had someone you could relate with.” Luci smiles nervously, “I’ll trust your judgment.” Twilight giggles with excitement, “I’m sure you two will hit it off just fine, we should get going I’m so excited to introduce you.”

Twilight and Luci start walking to Fluttershy’s house. While they were walking Twilight began to understand why Luci did not want to go out while the sun was still up. Luci was having trouble keeping up to a walking pace, like the sun was draining her energy the longer she was exposed to it. Twilight had to use her magic to use a cloud to block the sun from hitting Luci. By the time they got to their destination the sun was almost down, and at that moment Fluttershy was catching the hens to put them all back in their pen. Fluttershy hears the sound of hoofs behind her and turns around to see Twilight, and happily hovers over to her not noticing Luci hiding behind Twilight.

“Oh hi Twilight, how are you?” Fluttershy asked. “I’m doing well; sorry for visiting so late I just wanted you to meet a new friend I met today.” Luci slowly popped her head up from behind Twilight, and looks at Fluttershy with a nervous grin. Startled by seeing Luci’s head suddenly pop up from behind Twilight; Fluttershy let out an “eep” and flew up in a nearby tree. Luci ducked her head behind Twilight, also being startled by Fluttershy’s reaction. Twilight giggles, “oh you two are perfect for each other, now come on out and properly introduce yourself.”

Fluttershy and Luci slowly walk towards each, until they were in hoofs reach, and stared at each other quietly waiting for the other to talk first. Twilight rolled her eyes at the two shy ponies, “ahem! Someone say something.” Snapping out of her trance Luci takes a quick breath “my name is Luciana Midnight, and Twilight wanted me to meet you.” Fluttershy calmed down, “Luciana is a beautiful name, but what were you doing in a scary place like the E-everfree Forest?”

Luci started to tear up remembering once again she doesn’t remember a majority of herself, “I…I… don’t remember.” A tear slides down Luci’s cheek. Fluttershy eyes grow soft on the pony; she walks over and wipes the tears away with her wing and says in a gentle voice “You poor thing, no need to cry everything will be okay, we will just have to make new memories. Isn’t that right Twilight?” “Of course, Luci you are our friend and we will stay by your side until we can get your memories back together.” Luci over-whelmed by happiness cried harder and held on to Fluttershy tightly, she couldn’t understand why they were being so nice to a pony they just met, but she enjoyed the warm fuzzy feeling she felt in her chest.

For the rest of the night Twilight and Fluttershy told Luci stories of adventures they have had in the past laughing, smiling, and making fond memories; while under the bright starry sky. Twilight yawned, “We had a good time ponies, but Luci has had a long day and I should get her back home so she could rest. Thank you Fluttershy I knew you were the right pony to come to.” Fluttershy blushes, “It’s no problem Twilight I’m just happy I could help.” Twilight and Luci say their good-byes and head back to the tree house.

They arrive at the tree house and Twilight goes through the door, but Luci did not follow her inside. Twilight yawns again “Is everything alright, Luci?” “The moon, it looks gorgeous tonight. I just want to stay out a little bit longer don’t worry I’ll be inside shortly.” Twilight nods and walks inside to get in the bed, Luci smiles as she stares at the moon wondering what the future has in store for her.