The Forgotten Prodigy

I was having a peaceful sleep for once. No dreams or nightmares to be seen, nothing but encompassing blackness that was as comforting as it was vast. That was until someone started knocking on my damn door. At first I tried to ignore the pounding of hoof on wood but eventually it became too much and I began to wake.

Opening my eyes I saw I was still cuddled up to Chrysalis and was reminded on what had transpired the night before. I frowned at the memories not because I found them unpleasant or regretful but rather on what happens now? I can no longer simply call her an ally but I can't really call her my fillyfriend either.

Then I remembered what Sombra had told me the night before about growing to love her. I guess I could at least give it a try just to see where it goes.

The repeated knocking once more gained my attention as to why I had woken up to begin with. With a bit of effort I managed to pry myself from Chrysalis' grip and make my way to my bedroom door. Upon opening the door I was greeted by one of the changeling drones looking up at me nervously as I glared down on them.

"What is it." I growled wondering what could be so important that a drone needed to wake me.

"S-s-sire the Element of Magic is at the front door and will not leave. We thought it best for you to answer it rather than expose ourselves." Said the Changeling with a twinge of fear in his voice.

My face became a blank mask once I registered what the drone had just told me. Twilight was here? Why? Hadn't I made it obvious enough the last time she was here that I wanted nothing to do with her or that pathetic babble of morons she called family?

Usually my general dislike of the Sparkle's in general would of had me telling the drone to get rid of her and leave me alone, but curiosity had taken hold. She must be here for some purpose so why not find out what it is. It may actually help me out in the long run any way's.

"Fine I'll deal with her now go back to your duties." I ordered and with a bow the changeling drone flew off down the hall and out of sight.

Taking one last look at Chrysalis I smile and head out of my room making sure to close the door as quietly as possible on my way out. Within the next few minutes I had arrived at the front door to my home. Taking a deep breath I move to open the door but stop once I notice my wings are still visible and quickly cast an illusion spell to hide them before opening the front door to greet my guest.

"What do you want Spar-" but I stopped mid sentence when I saw the state the mare was in.

She looked like she had just gotten into a fight with a manticore and lost horribly. Her mane and fur was frazzled and disheveled, sticking out in odd ways and places. Her wings hanging limp at her sides and practically dragging along the ground. But what got me most were her eyes. The usual bright purple full of intelligence and life were now dull and red from crying while showing nothing but betrayal, sadness and regret. Yet once she saw me I saw a spark of hope in her eyes for a moment before the mare launched herself at me!

I was taken by complete surprise at what I perceived to be some kind of attack on my person yet before I could attempt to break her embrace and throw her off I froze as I felt Twilights tears start to soak my chest and her muttering over and over again, 'I'm sorry.'

For the next minute or so I didn't know what to do or what the hell was going on. All I know was that Twilight was upset and needed comforting. The brotherly affection for her that I had thought gone long ago came surging back with vengeance and against my better judgment I returned Twilight's embrace while sitting up so the smaller mare was now cradled in my lap.

I whispered words of comfort into her ear which only made her cry harder if that was possible. Just what had happened that she would come cry to me of all ponies? Ever since I had returned I had only ever shown her disgust and anger yet here she was crying as if some great tragedy had occurred.

The next half hour blew by as I continued to comfort Twilight to the best of my ability and let her cry into my chest soaking my fur but I didn't care. Eventually the waterworks stopped and Twilight just sat there in my lap giving small hiccups every now and then. Now that she had calmed down though it was time for me to get some answers.

Gently as I could I pulled Twilight away and looked down at her but she refused to meet my gaze. With a hoof I turned her head to face me and look into her eyes.

"Twily what's wrong?" I asked kindly even using her little nickname I had given her back when she was a little filly. Before Gleaming had started using it and acting like she was the one to come up with it.

"I-I-I k-know n-n-now." Was all she said but that only made me more confused. What did she know now? How did it relate to me?

"Twily your gonna have to be more specific than that. Now take your time and tell me what you know okay? I promise I won't be angry with you no matter what you may say." I told her kindle as I wiped a few stray tears from her face getting a small smile from her. Made me wonder why I was ever mad at her in the first place.

After my little gesture of kindness Twilight gathered up the courage and told me what she had recently learned from the very lips of her family and Celestia herself. The news shocked even me as not even I was aware of Celestia's true intentions regarding me but it only strengthened my resolve to see that mare removed from power as well as everyone that supports her.

What really got me though was the fact that Twilight told off her mentor in his defense. Even after all he had done and said to her she still saw him as her big brother who was always there for her and that made him both happy and angered. Happy that she still cared for him so much but angered at himself for being such a heartless bastard to someone who never deserved it. It was a mistake he swore to correct, starting right now.

Pulling Twilight into another hug I say just loud enough for her to hear, "I'm so sorry Twilight. I used to hate you so much for taking all of the attention when we were younger while it turns out we were both being used by ponies we thought we could trust. I was a fool to believe my sister ever wanted to hurt me in any way and I hope you can one day forgive your stupid big brother for what he has done to you."

"No I'm sorry for ever taking you for granted and following Celestia's words blindly. I helped push you to run away just like them. I'm the one who should be asking for forgiveness." She said returning the hug.

"How about we just forgive both of our stupidity and make up." I say with little humor in my tone that gets Twilight to laugh a little but agree.

Twilight then passes out on me probably exhausted from the emotional roller coaster that she had ridden on for who knows how long. Still it feels good to have my sister back, but I cannot tell her my plans or involve her in them. My plans may just push her back into Celestia's damned hooves and I will be damned if I let that mare use my sister once more like she has been doing our entire lives.

I gently lay Twilight on the couch and summon a small blanket over her so she can rest. While I did this I heard the soft clacking of hooves as the owner stopped right behind me. Turning around I am confronted by the curious eyes of Chrysalis, Lyra, Zecora and Bon Bon.

"Uh not to be rude but what is she doing here?" Questioned Lyra as she pointed a hoof at the still sleeping Twilight.

I then went on to explain what Twilight had told me drawing looks of disbelief and disgust from the mares as we all drank some tea that Zecora had made halfway through my little explanation.

"How could she do that!? Not even I would be so deceitful as to manipulate foals like that!" Declared Chrysalis.

"Somehow I'm not surprised. She let that bastard Blueblood run amok and they say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree." Said Lyra with a shake of her head.

"All the more reason to remove her from power I say. It's obvious now that she can't be trusted." Stated Zecora before taking another sip of her tea.

"Now on another note.... so how was he Chrysalis." Asked Bon Bon with a devious grin making me spit take as she had asked that just as I was taking a drink from my cup.

Chrysalis for her part blushed but had a large smile on her face. Oh please don't tell me she is actually gonna answer her!?

"The best rut of my life. And coming from me that means something." Answered Chrysalis proudly making all the other mares blush and giggle while I slammed my head onto the table being careful to avoid impaling my horn into it.

Thankfully before the conversation could get any weirder for me Twilight began to stir by letting out a groan grabbing the others attention. Almost instantly all of them ran from the room with speeds that would make Rainbow Dash green with envy. At least they all knew that I didn't want to tell Twilight anything just yet.

Walking over to Twilight I sit by her side and wait for her to completely wake up. She slowly opened her eyes rubbing them a bit and giving a cute yawn reminding me of the times I put her to bed when she was a foal. Before that conniving bitch Cadence came and started to pull her away from me.

"Spike?" Asked Twilight as she looked in my direction with her sleepy gaze.

"Try again Twily." I said jokingly.

Upon hearing my voice Twilight's eyes shot wide open, all traces of sleepiness gone in an instant.

"Dusk!?"

"In the flesh little sister."

She froze for a moment and I worried I had said the wrong thing. Before I could ask her what was wrong she said almost to herself, "it wasn't a dream?"

"Was what a dream?" I asked with a raised brow making her look back at me with a hopeful yet nervous gaze.

"That I told you about what Celestia had done to you, to us. That she tried to use me against you just because your talent was for dark magic instead of light like me. Please tell me it wasn't a dream." She pleaded making me smile kindly at her.

"It wasn't a dream Twily. I know everything now and I don't blame you for it. In fact I'm happy that you came and told me this and I am very sorry for blaming you for something that wasn't your fault. Celestia manipulated us both but now that we know she no longer has any power over us." I say with a smile that Twilight quickly returns.

"Thanks big brother. But what happens now?"

"Now? I say you go home and get some more rest. You definitely need it after all you just apparently learned. Afterwards I don't know. Maybe we can go out and catch up like siblings really should." I suggest making Twilight squeal as she begins hopping around the room going, 'yes! Yes! Yes!' over and over again like she did when she first got her cutie mark as a filly.

Once she realized what she was doing though she quickly stopped and laughed nervously while her face made an impressive impression of a tomato.

"Um yeah, hehe. Well... I'llseeyoulatebye!" She said rapidly before giving me a quick hug and kiss on the cheek and then running out the door leaving a dust trail in her wake.

I stood there for a minute wondering what the hell just happened but when I caught my bearing I smiled and calmly shut my door before I started howling in laughter. But it wasn't evil, mocking or obnoxious laughter, but just regular happy laughter. And why wouldn't I be happy? I got my sister back, and Celestia lost her most prized student. A win-win situation for me and two more strikes against Celestia. If this kept up Celestia will be in a dungeon before I even make an attempt to take over!