New Hopes

As we all got onto the train to Canterlot, we were shocked! Being the only train going out that day, and nopony was to be seen coming from or going out to Canterlot but us... But Twilight Said...

"Oh! Tyler! I forgot to mention this, and sorry for not telling you in advance, but i had just recieved a letter for you from Princess Celetsia! I forgot i had it in my saddlebags!" said the purple alicorn.

"Oh, um... Thanks!" I said with a smile on my face, not knowing what my destiny was with this letter. It could be anything... I could be getting private lessons as well!

Even though it was highly unlikely, being that Sabrina has yet to find her cutie mark, maybe something will go good for her. i thought to myself.

"Well, here goes nothing..." I said as i began to read the letter.

Dear Tyler...

I do hope that your little sister Sabrina had recieved my earlier letter. I would just like to inform you that i have arranged for you and your wonderful friends to stay here in the Castle. Your train-ride, however, is a different kind of train. First-Class to be exact. I thought that being that your sweet sister was to be taught under my wing, the least i could do is make it worth your while. Hope you all enjoy your train ride. We will see you very soon.

Signed,

Princess Celestia.

"Now that there makes plenty sense why nopony else is on this here train. So nice of the princess ta do that fer us." Said Applejack.

"Well duh Applejack! She is the Princess! of course she's gonna be super-duper nice!" Said Pinkie Pie with a grin on her face.

"She is always so friendly..." Said Fluttershy.

"Well she is the ruler of Equestria... One of them, for that fact.

The little chatter continued and i nudged my sister to the side so i could talk to her.

"Listen up sis, I need you to stay here with Miss Twilight and everypony else for a few minutes. I've got this peculiar feeling that we aren't the only ones here..." I said.

"What do you mean?" said Sabrina.

"I just have a feeling we and the conductor aren't the only ones here..." I said.

"Um... Okay?" Said Sabrina with a questioning look.

"Twilight, I'm gonna be right back, I have too uh, do something real quick, and go talk to the conductor... Would you mind watching over Sabrina for the few minutes that i will be gone? It shouldnt take long..." I asked.

"Sure thing Tyler! Not a problem at all!" Said Twilight.

"Thanks!" I said as I kissed Sabrina's head. "Ill be back in a few minutes okay? Please behave yourself Sabrina..."

"Yeah yeah yeah... Don't worry... Go! if its so important." giggled Sabrina.

As i left the train car and crossed over to the next, I noticed somepony else sitting on her haunches on one of the nearby benches. She had a Painterpony  cutie mark on her flank, and she had splotches of different colored paints in her mane, tail, and her hooves. That somepony... She looked so... Familiar... But then it hit me...

"Brushstroke??? Is that really you? Am i dreaming?" I said in surprise.

"Oh...My.Celestia! Tyler! What are you doing here?" She said as she galloped to me and locked me into a friendly embrace.

"Its been so long! Where have you been all this time? I haven't seen you since we went to the academy together!" I said as i returned the hug.

"Well, I've actually been living in Manehattan for the past six months or so, and i decided to Equestria with my career!" She Said.

"Manehattan! Wow! And i thought i was living the good life... I've always wanted to got there ever since i was a colt. How is it there?" I asked

"Wonderful! Just wonderful! So many different places to go, things to see, its just so amazing! Where have you been staying?" She asked.

"Oh, me? Well i've been living with my little sister in Ponyville! I've also gotten to meet and befriend Princess Twilight! She is so intelligent, and is so helpful when i need her most. So. Aside from that, where are you headed on this so called private train?" I laughed knowing that we were no longer alone.

"Canterlot! I have been assigned something in the Royal Canterlot Library!" She said with a grin on her face.

"Really...Hmm..." I said with a questioning look on my face.

"So Miss Twilight, what do you think the Princess is going to teach me? Better teleportation? Mind control? Love spells? I was only kidding about the mind control." Giggled Sabrina.

"To be honest, Im not even sure what she is going to teach you, but im very intrigued about what it is. So i hope you enjoy it! I guess we will all find out very soon!" Said Twilight.

"Hey y'all, has anypony seen Tyler? Where did that stallion run off ta?"Said Applejack.

"Oh. Thats easy Miss Applejack... He..." Sabrina began to say.

"Sabrina, what have ah told y'all about using Miss? Y'all know ah dont expect ya to address me like that. Applejack is fine..." Said Applejack.

"Oh, right... Sorry Mis... I mean, Applejack. Anyway, he thought that we weren't alone on the train! So he went and checked the next few train cars over... I think. But he's been gone for quite a while now..." Said Sabrina.

"You don't think he forgot about us do you?" Said Rarity.

"He would never abandon us! He is our friend, and we can trust him no matter what!" Rainbow Dash said.

As soon as Rainbow Dash had finished what she was saying, the train car door opened, and two ponies stepped out. One to be a stallion, the other, a mare. Tyler, and somepony else.

"Hey everypony! Sorry i took so long. I happened to bump into an old friend of mine from the Academy! This... Is Brushstroke!" I said.

"Please... Call me Olivia." She started. "Hey everypony! its so great to meet you all! Tyler here has told me so much about all of you! Especially you, Sabrina! I heard that you got an important letter from Princess Celestia? I can't believe she wants to mentor you! You must be so excited! That's amazing!" Olivia said.

"Wow, it looks like you two had plenty of time to catch up!" Said Twilight.

"Well, we were Hoofpals at the Academy, and havent really had a chance to talk since. I've been up in Manehattan for the past 3 years with my career." Said Olivia.

"Isn't Manehattan such a wonderful place? Its such a beautiful town isn't it?" Asked Rarity.

"Oh yes, its wonderful!" Said Olivia.

"Before we all get mixed up, I'd like to introduce my friends. Here we have Fluttershy, Applejack, Rarity, Pinky Pie, Rainbow Dash, and you've heard of Princess Twilight!" I said.

"And this little filly must be Sabrina... The one who got caught in that terrible rainstorm a couple months ago. I heard about that. " Olivia said with a laugh.

"Yeah! How did you know about that?" Sabrina asked.

"I was one of the first ponies that he called when you went missing. I could'nt come and help look for you because i was so busy in Manehattan with Sapphire Shores." Olivia Said.

"SAPPHIRE SHORES!?!?!? Er. Um... She is a wonderful designer isnt she..." Rarity said as she could feel her cheeks getting warm, knowing that she had blurted out at the wrong time.

"Yeah...  But that's another story... " Olivia giggled.

"Oh..." Said Sabrina

"So, aside from that, Twilight, about how much longer do you think this train-ride is going to last... I'm starving... and its been a long time since we have been to Canterlot, I'm not so used to going here." I said as i held my gut as it grumbled to me.

"Shouldn't be too much longer Tyler, actually i can see the castle from here! We should be there very soon!" Said Twilight.

Meanwhile, at the castle...

"Your Highness! The train from Ponyville should be arriving any minute now. Would you like me to escort the guests here?" Said one of the Royal Guards.

"That would be most wonderful. My newest student is arriving on that train. She is a white unicorn filly with a purple mane and tail. Make sure that she, her brother, and their friends get here safe. Thank you." Said Princess Celestia.

"Right Away!" Said the guard.

As the guard left, the princess of the night had stepped into the room with her sister.

"Do you think that this Ponyville filly is ready for your teachings?" Asked Luna.

"I do believe she is sister... I believe she is..." Said Celestia.