Envy, Greed, and Ignorance

Crimson Prodigy headed off to the schoolhouse, to pick Petunia up. He had much more step in his trot. He had made a nice casserole, with brown sugared steamed carrots, as a base; chopped apples, for a cover, squash and eggplant for a filler. It should be done within the hour, and it was his way of congratulating his daughter, on her most successful education. First he had to stop by Sugar Cube Corner, and pick up desert.

He trotted into the shop, and was greeted by Pinkie Pie. "Hi again!" shouted Pinkie. Who looked like she had a very enjoyable day. "Twilight is fine, if you're wondering. She was looking, at a bunch of spell books, so i decided not to bother her." said Pinkie.

"Thank you for the update Pinkie. I'm here to order a dozen different cupcakes, doesn't matter what flavor. Just surprise me." responded Crimson.

"Sure thing! I'll be right back!" Pinkie responded with glee, and bounced into the kitchen. She returned a minute later, with a box of a dozen. "That will be 12 bits." said Pinkie. Crimson levitated the bits outta his saddlebag, and paid. He trotted out with the cupcakes, and levitated them, while trotting to school. He arrived to see his daughter waiting for him.

Petunia galloped up to him. "Hi dad!" shouted Petunia. "What are the cupcakes for?" asked Petunia. She jumped up on his back.

Crimson smiled. "They are for celebration, on your success in your education." responded Prodigy.

"have i really been doing good in school?" asked Petunia. Her smile widened.

"You've aced almost everything, and your education surpasses Ms. Cheerly's skill. When the school year ends, you'll be done here. I'm more then proud of you. You've never let me down, and you're the best filly a father could ever ask for." said Crimson. Petunia hugged his neck, while on his back. she hit a soft spot, causing him to wince slightly.

"What if i want to keep learning? What will i do then?" asked Petunia. She got a worried look on her face. Crimson expected this of her. He knew his daughter loved learning.

"We will talk about that over supper." responded Crimson. He trotted back home, even with the filly still on his back. He didn't mind, she deserved it.

They entered the house to find Luna sitting at their kitchen table. Crimson nearly dropped the cupcakes, he was still levitating. Luna had also pulled the casserole out of the oven, and it was cooling on the stove top. Crimson levitated Petunia, and sat her down, and he set the cupcakes down on the table. He bowed to the Princess.

"Sorry for the intrusion, but i was waiting outside, when i smelt the casserole starting to overcook." said Luna. She smiled at him, and she looked like she has answers for what has been happening.

"No problem at all Princess Luna." responded Prodigy. "Is it safe to assume you're here about the dreams? Would you like to have dinner with us, while we speak?" Luna's smile grew wider, at the prospect of trying ones cooking, other than the chef's at the Castle.

"Yes on both your questions. I have answers for the vision, and dream incidents. I also would like to try something different. Crimson, got out 3 plates, and 3 sets of silverware, along with 2 wine glasses, and a normal glass. He levitated a bottle of Red Wine outta the cupboard; filled the two wine glasses, and filled the normal glass with juice. He then magically cut the casserole, and put the servings on each plate. He did all of this in one single swoop of Telekinesis, and set the table.

"Twilight was right about your skill with magic. You are very talented." said Luna.

Petunia who was quiet the whole time, burst out laughing. "Princess! That is my daddy's usual! That's only the surface of what he can do!" shouted Petunia with glee. Crimson looked away, embarrassed.

"I'm probably more powerful then Twilight, before she was an Alicorn. I doubt she could teleport to Canterlot, and back as a Unicorn." said Crimson. He regained his composure. Luna's mouth dropped.

"You can teleport to Canterlot, and back?" asked Luna.

"Of course he can! He's just loaded with magic!' shouted Petunia.

"Why didn't you do so, when you went to Canterlot the other day?" asked Luna.

"It takes a lot of magic, and i needed the energy for when i was gonna be up on stage. I took the train back, due to the fact i wanted some time to think, about the event that happened. " said Crimson.

"I understand fully." responded Luna. She began eating, and her wise widened at the first bite. "Not only are you a powerful Unicorn, but also an amazing cook!" shouted Luna, unknowingly in her royal voice.

"Actually... it doesn't  take much to make a decent meal. All you need is the right know how, and know how to spice things properly. Very rudimentary things." responded Crimson. "Besides... my daughter is worth it." said Crimson. He sat down and began eating. Petunia had already cleared her plate.

They both continued eating for a minutes. Luna broke the silence. "About the recent incidents. I have answers for you." said Luna. is it OK if your daughter hears them?" asked Luna.

"No problem at all, she knows already. I don't keep secrets from my family or friends.' responded Prodigy. "What did you find out?" asked Crimson.

"They are in fact being projected magically. I've got a solution to stop that projection. As for the dreams themselves, i cannot do anything about that. All i my years of dream walking, and i still come across distress i cannot stop." responded Luna. Crimson smiled, and took a cupcake outta box, and gave it to Petunia. "It's a simple spell that is casted onto the one affected, but i do not wish to do so, to myself. My curiosity has gotten the best of me. I will continue monitoring these dreams." said Luna.

"Assuming they continue." said Crimson.

"Yes... assuming they continue." stated Luna. There was a moment of silence between the two.

Petunia piped up. "AWKWARD!" she shouted with glee. The three burst out laughing.

"Your daughter is really something." said Luna.

"That brings me around to the next topic." said Crimson. he turned towards Petunia. "As you know, Ms. Cheerly cannot teach you further, so this school year will be your last with her."said Crimson.

"Yeah.... i know. What will i do now?" asked Petunia. Her smile started to fade.

Crimson walked over to his daughter. "Princess Twilight Sparkle, has agreed to educate you further. If you want to, that is." responded Crimson. He looked back at Luna, who was positively beaming at the thought. She was in a house with a powerful,smart Unicorn; who was also one of the best adoptive fathers she has ever seen. His daughter is one of the smartest, and understanding filly's that she has ever seen at this age. If not the most. She was honored to be in their presence, and to be treated as an equal. She had quite the story to tell, when she see's her big sister next.

Petunia literally launched from her seat, and was around her daddy's neck in a quarter of a seconds. "Thank you daddy, thank you Cheerly, and thank you Twilight!" yelled Petunia. Crimson expected no less of his daughter.

"I'll speak to her about it in the morning. In the meantime, go and take a shower." said Crimson. Petunia happily trotted off.

He was finally alone with Luna. "Are you sure you want to go through with this?" asked Crimson. Luna's face turned from happiness, to a serious one.

"I'm positive. I've taught Twilight the spell, but i'm not to sure if she is going to use it. She is just as curious and interested as me. In the end, i hope we can make something outta this." responded Luna.

"Assuming it continues." said Crimson with a smile.

"Yes... assuming." responded Luna. Luna got up, and headed to the front door. "Well i'll be going now. I'm gonna talk to my sister about this. Congratulations on your daughters success, and thank you for the fine meal." said Luna. Her smile returned, and she took off towards Canterlot.