Seekers of Equestria, part 1- The delver

The train screeched to a stop, and wind brushed Twilight Sparkle's mane. This was an exciting day, for princess celestia had called her group of friends down to Canterlot. Then again, an exciting day was any day that she had received a letter from the princess!

"I wonder why the princess called us to Canterlot? she said it was urgent" Twilight Sparkle said as she walked out of the train

"Donno, guess ya'all have to find out" Applejack replied

The group proceeded to the great hall, as general excitement brewed among the group. They had heard that Celestia had some good news, and any good news by Celestia is bound to be exciting!

Then as they entered the hall, they noticed Celestia sitting along her usual quartet of guards.

"Welcome!" Celestia greeted

"hey princess Celestia..." Twilight replied

"Ooh ooh! what's this surprise? I like surprises!" Pinkey replied

"Well it's..." Celestia replied as she looked to her right sholder. There was nothing other then the fabulous rug.

"Solace! come out! they're here!" Celestia shouted as she shook her head. "pardon his manners, but Solace is sometimes a bit...too much into his books. Let me just get him" Celestia said as she walked out of the hall.

"Ooh! he's just like you! Exciting!" Pinkey exclaimed

"hahaha! Pinkey's right! now we'll have two bookworms" Rainbow Dash laughed

Twilight Sparkle rolls her eyes "ugg, that's not the point. I'm more worried about what he's doing here..." Twilight spoke as her mind spun with possibilities.

"relax" Spike replied "i'm sure Celestia didn't make him her new apprentice or something"

Suddenly, a white stallion with a shaggy white mane that seemed to stand at bizarre angles appeared, with princess Celestia right behind him.  He had grey eyes and what appeared to be a completely white mane. He carried a sac which looked like it contained a book that covered his cutie mark. He took a look towards the gang, and waved.

"Hi, my name is Solace, and i'm the new apprentice to princess Celistia." Solace introduced, and did a small bow with one hoof

Twilight could only stare in horror