The Guardians of Equestria

Raven

“Everfree?” Fluttershy said shivering.

“Yes, I know, but we need you too.” Twilight said trying to persuade her friend.

“C’mon Sugarcube.” Applejack said. “It’s a library we’re going to.”

“I think it’s gonna be fun!” Pinkie said Jumping up and down.

“It’s probably one of the safest places in Equestria.” I said trying to help.”

“Really?” Fluttershy said a little calmer.

“Yes it is.” Nova said walking up. His dark wings sparkled in the light. “It’s protected by Everfree.”

Fluttershy’s eyes seemed to relax. She closed them and stood.

“Ok,” She said quietly. “I’ll come.”

“We must hurry.” Celestia said heading out the door.

We walked in silence until we got to the edge of the forest.

“Raven,” Nova said as he came up beside me. “Um, do you think this is the best idea?”

“What do you mean?” I asked.

“Bringing so many along. Is it wise?”

“I’d think so.” I said confidently. “I’ve learned the more friends you have the more help you get.”

“I know but you remember how she was right?”

I shivered remembering Trypha and her blood stained fangs sinking into a guard who helped my escape.

“Yes I remember.” I said darkly. “then let’s hope we get to her before she gets to us.”

. . .

Seriously, I could find this place with my eyes closed. It had only took us 30 minutes to get to the old castle. We had entered and were standing around the disk.

“What are you waiting for mother?” Nova said walking up to Celestia.

“I’ve been wondering,” she said then she turned to Twilight. “I want you to do it.”

Twilight looked a little shocked. “Me?” She said. “Why?”

“I want to see if you’re ready to see this.” Celestia said smiling.

“It’s a test Twilight! You love tests!” Spike said.

“Ok, but what do I do?” She asked.

“You must show your true worth,” Celestia said.

Twilight nervously closed her eyes and her horn began to glow.

I started to wonder. It had opened for me. Then for a reason beyond me I focused on a small rock beside me. I imagined the rock lifting off the ground. Then just as I saw the rock began to float. I gasped and jumped back. Right as I did the ground shook and the staircase appeared.

“I did it!” Twilight said happily.

“We knew you could Twi.” Rainbow said landing.

“Well done Twilight.”Celestia said. “Now, let’s get going.”

Our descent seemed shorter than the last time. Maybe it’s because I wasn't falling down them this time. We got to the doors and then I realized my wing hadn’t hurt. Why had Trypha feared my kind? I wondered as Nova explained the doors.

“What are these symbols,” Twilight asked pointing above each door.

“It’s an old language,” Celestia said.

“Really?” Twilight said excited. “What does it say?”

“This one says ‘History’,” Celestia said pointing to the closest door. “This is where we should find what we are looking for.”

“Wait,” Applejack said. “ Wouldn’t all the books be written in this ancient language?”

“Right,” Celestia said thoughtfully. “Nova, you could help with this right?”

“Yes, mother,” He said trotting up to Twilight. “Just to be clear I’m going to touch my horn to each of your heads, then you should be able to read the books.”

His horn glowed and did just that. A few giggles and red faces later we were inside searching for anything connected to Muselin.

“There is no time to take in the view,” Celestia said.

“Yeah guys,” Twilight said trying to focus. “We need to hurry.”

“Celestia,” Nova said, “I have a hunch,.”

“Yes, go ahead.” She said.

“Raven,” He said heading to the door. “Do you want to join me?”

“Sure,” I said feeling suddenly light.

We went to the prophecy room. There was nothing but a small table with a single scroll on it. Nova carefully unrolled it with magic and read aloud.

“‘If a prophecy is what one seeks then one should only go there.’ what do you think that means?”

“I don’t know.” I said “How would we go anywhere other than back the way we came?”

“Maybe we teleport.” He said closing the scroll.

“To were?”

“To your mother.”

It seemed crazy but it made sense.

“But I can’t do that.” I said doubting my words and thinking of the rock.

He smiled. “You don't have to.” He said walking over and standing next to me. “Take my hoof.”

As soon as I did my face turned red and the room changed and got darker and music began filling my ears. It was faint but definitely music. Similar to the kind pinkie had at her parties. As we went towards it it got louder and I could feel the beat in my hooves. Then I began to hear a single pony cheering.

“Yeah!! Alright! Is that all you got? Yeah!! Can you feel it!!”

When I saw who it was I stopped.

“Mom?” I said quietly, but the mare’s head still shot up in amazement.

She clicked off the music and jumped up. “Raven! I can’t believe it!” She ran over and hugged my. “It’s been forever!”

“What have you been doing?” I asked trying not to cry.

“Not much. Just fueling the new generations with music and art.”

I laughed. “Yeah always.” I said realizing my mom has been there the whole time.

“And who is this stallion?”

Oh no, they’ve never met. Five thousand years and he still hasn’t met my mother. Well, better late than never.

“This is Nova, he’s been a friend of mine for a while.”

“Well…” She began but then her eyes narrowed. “Nova? The Starling?”

“Yes,” Nova said bowing. “I am honored to meet you.”

“I’ve heard a lot about you,” she said walking around him.

“And I of you,” Nova said casually. “Trypha feared you greatly.”

“Yes,” She said shivering. “I’ve heard she hated you.”

“Yes,” He said.

“Mother,” I said. “What”s up?”

“Nothing, I’m just curious.” She said softening hear gaze. “I’m glad to meet you too Nova.”

“We should get back to the others.”