Envy, Greed, and Ignorance

Crimson was walking to his house when he was stopped by Twilight. He looked into her eyes, and noticed she was scared. "Crimson... have you had any startling visions in the last day?" asked Twilight. Crimson, who was already confused, was even more so now. He shifted, as he was uncomfortable about the topic.

"Yes i have Princess Twilight." responded Prodigy, with a bow. Twilight's fear that was in her eyes, now turned into horror, it spread like a wildfire across her face. "I'm mostly confused about the two last dreams I've had. I have no idea what they mean." said Crimson.

The horror on Twilight's face was now mixed with shock. "These were dreams? I only got visions, like a daydream. Same thing with Luna." responded Twilight. Her voice was rough, as if she was doing some very heavy coughing. Twilight's eyes looked like she had been crying.

"Yes... the first time i awoke in a grassy field, it beautiful and vivid. Then the memories of the cities i visited, and what i stated, came back to me. They stabbed me in my mind, and soul. I was then surrounded by those emotionless faces, but just quickly as they appeared, they burst into flames, and the horrible stench of burning flesh, and fur hit me. The second time, i was in that same grassy field, but i saw myself pushing my daughter on a swing.I heard sobbing from behind me, there was my parents hanging over a casket, at a service, and plenty of other ponies, that were mourning ones passing. I looked into the casket, and was shocked to see myself. Then they all screamed, and burst into flames, including my dead self. That same stench hitting me. Both times i woke up coughing and eyes streaming.

"Me and Luna only got the burning part, and the stench. We recognized your face, in the casket, as well as your parents. I then immediately teleported here." said Twilight. The shock and horror started receding from her face. "Luna actually followed you back and was gonna congratulate you about what you said. She felt a lot of feelings, and that is why she is crying, but she flew back as fast as she could, after she had that vision. Worried that Celestia wouldn't understand, she spoke to me about it. She was hysterical! She was scared. Luna then noticed my facial expression, and realized i had seen the same thing. After the second time, i knew i couldn't be a coincidence. All three of us was there, and i believe what you said was the catalyst, and you just confirmed my suspicions, that you are the cause of this. Although what it means... i do not know." responded Twilight.

"You and Luna are immortal Alicorns. It may have something to do with your magically super charged bodies, along with me being a above average skilled Unicorn." said Crimson. A look of understanding crossed Twilight's face.

"You may be subconsciously communicating your thoughts to us, by using your above average skill, and magical charge. Magic does work in mysterious ways. Plus I've seen weirder things, that magic has caused." responded Twilight.

Crimson went into deep thought. Could he really be doing this subconsciously? Why would his subconscious even be creating these nightmares, and why would it use his magic to project them? The answer created more questions then answers. Crimson shook the thought of his head, and smile towards Twilight. "Oh i'm sure it's just a phase, and if i'm actually doing this with my magic... if i was able to figure it out myself. I could use it to communicate over a large distance,but if it does get worse, and even more confusing... then there is something that must be done about it." said Crimson, with glee.

Crimson walked closer to Twilight, and put her into a comforting embrace. Twilight was taken a little back by this. She didn't expect this kind of reaction. She smiled at him. "I guess only time will tell. In the meantime i'll stay positive, just like you." said Twilight. She trotted off to her home, with more of a "happy" pace in her step.

Crimson Prodigy continued walking, he passed by Sugar Cube corner, and noticed they just opened. He trotted in, and went up to the counter. Good thing Pinkie Pie was attending it. He needed her to do something important. "Hi Crimson! What kind of muffin do you want? Or maybe a cupcake, how bout a breakfast sandwich." asked Pinkie Pie, who was bouncing up and down.

"I'll take two Morning Glory muffins, and two breakfast sandwiches." responded Prodigy.

"Coming right up! was there anything else?" asked Pinkie.

"Yes actually, i need you to find Twilight, and cheer her up. That is only if she is feeling down, if she is busy researching something, then just leave it be." responded Crimson. Pinkie Pie's grew confused.

"Why? What happened?" asked Pinkie.

"It's more of a personal reason, but if Twilight wants to tell you, i'm OK with that." Pinkie's face grew back into a smile.

"Oh i get it! Something happened between you two, and Twilight might be feeling down. OK, no problem at all Mr. Prodigy." Pinkie shouted with glee. Pinkie bounced into the kitchen, and a few minutes later returned with the order. "That will be 6 bits." said Pinkie. Crimson levitated 6 bits outta his saddlebag, and headed back home.

He walked into the kitchen, and set breakfast down on the table. Petunia was just coming down the stairs. She perked up right away, at the sight of the meal. "Daddy, you didn't have to get me breakfast, i'm five years old. I can take care of myself." said Petunia proudly. She never the less sat down an began eating. Crimson was really proud of his daughter. He was a good father, and the lot of the town folks knew it.

Crimson sat down, and began eating. The little Earth Pony filly, looked like she had questions weighing on her mind. "Well... out with." said Crimson.

"Where did you go last night?" asked Petunia.

"I went to see grandma and grandpa. I needed to talk to them, about what happened at the writers event. I think i should tell you as well." Crimson explained the event to his daughter, the dreams, including the incident with Twilight and Luna. She was taken back by what her father just sad. Crimson knew she could handle it. About a year ago, she asked about her mother, and he had no choice but to tell her. She was crying for hours, but in two weeks, she had seemed to have gotten over it. This confused Crimson, but he could remember the event like it was yesterday.

Crimson was in the kitchen making breakfast for his daughter, she was waiting at the table patiently, and obviously had something bothering her. "What is the matter Petunia? asked Prodigy.

"Umm... daddy... why don't i have a mother, like the rest of the kids at school? asked Petunia. Crimson smile had turned into a frown, and he knew there was no point in keeping it from her. He braced himself for a lot of emotions from himself, and his daughter.

Crimson walked over to his daughter, and sat down next to her. "Petunia... you don't have a mother because, she passed away giving birth to you. Her name was Trillium, and she was my closest friend. I was there at her passing, in the delivery room. She somehow knew what was going to happen, and told me to take care of you, as if you were my own." responded Crimson. It still hurt to talk about it. He knew his daughter understood what he meant. He made sure she knew, at an early age.

Streams of tears, started running down her face. It destroyed him, to see his daughter like this. "I-i-i-if mommy was your friend, then you are not my real father." Petunia managed to say through all the pain.

"Yes that is true." responded Crimson. He wrapped his daughter in a comforting embrace. Petunia pushed him back.

"Then where is my real father?" asked Petunia, still crying. Crimson soon regretted teaching his daughter, so much about life and how things worked, at such an early age.

"Vanguard was killed, saving Trillium, and Berry Sweet, from a collapsing building. He supported the structure, as long as he could, so they could escape. Petunia was crying even more now. She hugged her father.

"I guess that means i'm adopted, but i still have you, and you will always be my father." said Petunia, her tears dying down a bit. Crimson was shocked at the mental strain his daughter is going under, and how well she was handling it.

"I will never abandon you, dearest child. I will always be your father." responded Crimson. They were crying, and hugging each other for what seemed like hours. Tomorrow morning, he woke up shocked. His daughter was ready to go to school. He simply ignored her reasons, and took her anyways.

"Are you OK?" asked Petunia.

"I'm fine for now, but if this does pick up, i'm sure the three of us can find a solution." responded Crimson. He went over and hugged Petunia. "Well... off to school." said Prodigy.

Crimson walked his daughter to school, as he did every time. When he was not around, Charcoal Flank filled in. Upon arrival, Ms. Cheerly stopped the two. She bent down to eye level with Petunia. "Head on in, and take a seat. I need to speak with your father in private." said Cheerly. Petunia headed on in, knowing it was rude to ask why.

Cheerly walked with Crimson, they were at the swing set, when she spoke up. "I have an important matter to discuss with you. It's about your daughter." said Cheerly, her tone serious.

"What is going on Cheerly? Has my daughter wronged somepony?" asked Crimson. His expression growing into a serious look.

"No! none of that. It's about her grades, she excels far past any student I've taught. She is extremely smart, and is able to understand the most complex things, with exceptional speed. She has aced, almost everything I've thrown at her. Crimson smiled, and jumped up in joy.

"That's my girl!" shouted Crimson. Cheerly face grew a forced smile. "Is there something wrong with that?" asked Crimson. Noticing the forced smile, and the still serious expression on the teachers face.

"The end of the school year is arriving. By this time, her knowledge will likely exceed my current skills. I will no longer be your daughters teacher." responded Ms. Cheerly. Crimson smile grew even wider. "She will pass, her basic education for children of that age. I've written a letter of recommendation, to Princess Twilight. She has agreed, to educate your daughter further. All she needs is your approval." said Cheerly.

"Wow! I'm very proud of Petunia, although the decision is up to her, if she wants to be educated by Twilight. I will talk to her about it at supper. Thank you for being a great teacher, and bringing this to my attention. I'm honored to have such a smart filly." responded Crimson.

"No problem, and thank you for giving me such a bright student." Cheerly said with glee. The serious expression had left her face, and she was now beaming. On that Que, they shook hooves, and Crimson returned home. he wanted to see if he could figure out, if he is in fact, magically communicating his dreams. In the end he hopes he will be able to use this as long range communication.