“Hey y’all… ah… ah think ah see somepony up ahead! Wait not just anypony ah see Applebloom!” Cried Applejack with joy as she galloped towards her apple kin.
“RARITY!!!” yelled Sweetiebelle.
Rarity ran full force into Sweetiebelle wrapping her hooves around her and exclaiming “Sweetiebelle darling don’t you ever leave me again! Do you know how worried I was about you sweetums?” “Don’t you ever do that to me again!” Cried Rarity as tears began to stream down her muzzle.
“RAINBOWDASH!” Yelled Scootaloo.
“Hey squirt! Good to see ya!” replied Rainbowdash.
“Wait a minute…” I said as I searched around frantically, “Where is SABRINA? WHERE IS SHE??? SHE SHOULD BE HERE” I was practically hysterical at this point running to find her.
“TYLER! I’m here! I’m coming!” Said Sabrina as she galloped toward me with her horn glowing. Then came a brief flash and she teleported to me in the blink of an eye!
I wrapped my hooves and wings around my sister like never before, not tight, but in a loving and caring way. “Sabrina… Please, please… Don’t ever leave me again” I said soothingly as my hooves stroked her naturally soft and fluffy mane. We stood there for a while locked in a tight embrace in front of Twilights library.
After a long while she looked over at Twilight “PRINCESS TWILIGHT!” she exclaimed wrapping her hooves around the alicorns neck. “I’ve missed you so much! After that storm I thought I would never see my favorite teacher again!”
“See didn’t I tell you everything would be fine?” she asked me as a smile began to grow on her face. “OH that reminds me! Sabrina I have a letter here for you from Princess Celestia!” said Twilight as a scroll appeared and floated over to Sabrina.
“A… A letter? For me? From Princess Celestia?!? But how does she even know about me?” Asked Sabrina in shock.
“This is great news lil sis! Even I have never gotten a letter from the Princess! Open it!” I exclaimed with glee.
“Alright… Here goes…” Said Sabrina as she unrolled the scroll and began to read.
“Dear Sabrina, my newest student…
My most faithful of students Princess Twilight Sparkle has informed me that she has taken you under her wing and you have been undergoing training in the arts of magic. I understand that as her student she has taught you well, and I trust you have learned many different spells, but she has also informed me that you are indeed a very special unicorn, that has much potential. She has also told me that you are very happy where you are in Ponyville and have had a few “interesting” adventures with your new friends ever since you moved from Canterlot. I feel as if I should mentor you and would like to have you as my new student because even as smart and powerful as my faithful student Twilight may be, I can teach you things that even Twilight cannot. You will learn many new spells and different kinds of magic as my student Sabrina and I assure you, you will be most pleased with yourself after learning what I have in store for you. Now I would like for you and your older brother Tyler along with my faithful student Twilight and your new found friends to come to Canterlot at once! I hope to be seeing you all very soon
Signed-
Princess Celestia.
“CANTERLOT! WHY THIS IS SIMPLY AMAZING!” Cried Rarity.
“THIS CERTAINLY CALLS FOR A PARTY!!!” Yelled a very excited Pinkypie.
“Not right now Pinkie” I said with a slight chuckle “First we must pack for our Canterlot trip!”
“Can you believe it? We’re going back home and the princess wants me! Me of all the other ponies to mentor she chose ME!” Cried Sabrina with joy.
“First thing we get to Canterlot we must visit mom and dad! They will be so excited to see us!” I said.
“Your parents live in Canterlot? AWESOME!” Said Rainbowdash.
“Yaaaaaaaay….” Said Fluttershy.
“That’s wonderful! Alright everypony time to get home ad start packing our things for Canterlot. We can all meet at Sugarcube Corner for breakfast in the morning, then we shall leave at noon to catch the Ponyville express.” Instructed Twilight.
The following morning came and it was sunny, not a cloud in the sky. I took notice in the fact that the Cloudsdale weather team had worked hard to ensure today would be wonderful. I was awoken to Sabrina jumping on my bed
“Come on big brother get up! GET UP! GET UP!!! COME ON! We don’t want to be late meeting Twilight and everypony else at Sugarcube corner for breakfast do we? Plus we get to go to Canterlot today! COME ON GET UP OUT OF BED1” Yelled Sabrina as she continued to bounce on my bed.
“Alright Sabrina alright calm your hooves, and please stop jumping on me.” I said as I sat up “give me ten minutes to shower and comb my mane and ill be right down, ok?” I said as she climbed from the bed and exited the room.
Using my magic I surrounded the door in an aura shutting it with ease.
(30 minutes later…)
“Glad to see y’all could make it” Said Applejack.
Giggling Sabrina said “We would have been here sooner if Tyler hadn’t taken so long”
“Sorry…” I said.
“It’s not a problem we still have plenty of time to go eat before our train arrives” Said Twilight looking astonishing in her formal attire.
“So Tyler are you and Sabrina as excited as I about going to Canterlot?” Asked Rarity.
“Yes, we are, not to mention that’s we get to see our parents while we are there. It’s been almost a year since we last saw them. You guys wouldn’t mind if we dropped in on them for a visit when we get there do you?” I asked.
“That wouldn’t be a problem at all Tyler!” Said Twilight with a smile.
“ALLLL AAABOOORRRD THE PONYVILLE EXPRESS TO CANTERLOT! LAST CALL!!” Yelled the conductor.
“Come on guys we better get moving, this is the only train scheduled for Canterlot today so its either now or never.” Said Twilight as she made her way to the train.
“Come on y’all” said Applejack as she followed Twilight.
All the ponies climbed onto the train headed for Canterlot and headed on their way. The future yields unknown events but the ponies only had on thing on their minds and that was to get to Canterlot so Sabrina could see the princess…
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.
