Fluttershy was happily spending her day as she usually did, feeding all of the animals that took refuge in her house. It was one of her favorite activities as she loved caring for things that couldn’t otherwise care for themselves. She was halfway through feeding them all lunch when she heard a knock at the door. She opened it to see her friend Applejack.

“Hey there Fluttershy, Twilight was wanting to see you at the castle.”

“Oh is it urgent?” Fluttershy asked meekly. "I'm in the middle of feeding the critters."

“I don't know she sent me a letter but it didn't say ti was urgent so you can finish up.”

“That’s good let me just feed my little birdy friends and then I’ll go.” Applejack followed as Fluttershy dropped seed into various feeders around her cottage. “What has Twilight been doing lately it seems like forever since I’ve seen her.”

“She’s burying her head into some book again you know how she gets.”

“I’m sure it’s important whatever she’s doing.”

“Yeah but I don’t know she gets so absorbed into it I get worried about her.”

“Well we can talk to her about it when we go see her. Maybe we can convince her to get out of the castle.”

“Yeah good luck with that. Anyway you ready to go?”

“Yes,” Fluttershy said putting the bag of bird seed away. “Let’s go see what Twilight needs."

Rarity and Rainbow Dash were waiting with Twilight as she continued to channel magical energy through her horn visibly tiring her out. Rarity moved closer and tapped her horn to Twilight’s and gave her some magical energy.

“Oh thank you Rarity,” Twilight said panting.

“Here drink this," Rainbow Dash said handing her a cup with a straw in it. "It’s an energy shake I use to keep pumped.” Twilight took a sip as she continued to channel her magic. “What are you going to do if she doesn’t show?”

“I don’t know, I’m not sure what’ll happen exactly when I break the channel, but it’s not going to be good for me and if there’s anyone I trust with the other half of this spell it’s Fluttershy. She’s the best caretaker I know and I'll probably need a caretaker when this is over.”

“Why don’t you just let me do it?” Rarity asked. “Maybe I could use my magic to lessen the effect.”

“No.” Twilight said seriously. “The only thing I know for sure is when I break the channel I won’t be able to use my magic so I’m going to need you to cast the counter spell if we ever find one.” Twilight began to grow weak again so Rarity again gave her more magic. As she was doing this Applejack and Fluttershy calmly entered the room but rushed over when they saw Twilight looking distressed.

“Oh gosh is everything alright?” Fluttershy asked concerned.

“Well no not exactly,” Twilight said innocently. “Well it’s not as bad as it looks either I suppose.”

“Would ya git to tha point!” Applejack exclaimed her accent coming out in her anger.

“Right sorry,” Twilight said. “Well um you see Fluttershy I was casting this spell and it sorta backfired and uhh,” Twilight was clearly becoming embarrassed about something. “I may need you to uhh well.”

“She needs you to take care of her,” Rainbow Dash blurted. “She cast some kind of mind control spell on herself.”

“Oh my well I don’t mind helping you recover Twilight,” Fluttershy said sweetly.

“It’s a bit more than that darling,” Rarity interjected “From what I understand this spell would put someone in direct control of her.”

“It’s magical compelling,” Twilight finished. “Basically I soon as I break this channel I will be physically unable to refuse any command they give me and in addition there’s some other effects that’ll happen that I’m not sure about yet.” Rarity stepped in to give Twilight some more magic.

“Oh so you want me to,” Fluttershy coughed embarrassed, “be in control.”

“Well you take care of all of those animals,” Twilight said tired. “I didn’t think it would be that much of a stretch. Hopefully it won’t be for too long Pinkie is already looking for a counter spell.”

“Of course Twilight I understand why you would come to me,” Fluttershy said.

“So you’ll do it?” Twilight asked starting to lose control of the channel again.

“Yes I’ll help you Twilight.” With those words Twilight broke the channel with a flash of light. There was a small pause before a metal collar materialized around Twilight’s neck in a green aura magically locking with an audible click sound. From the front of the collar a green trail of smoke extended to Fluttershy’s arm where a small bracelet formed just above her hoof with a similar design to Twilight’s collar.

“Well?” Applejack asked after a moment of silence. “You feel different?”

“N-no,” Twilight fumbled with her collar. “Not noticeably different aside from no magic but I knew that would happen. Fluttershy?”

“I-I-I don’t know,” Fluttershy fumbled. “I don’t know how to describe it but you look different to me Twilight.”

“There might have been additional effects to both sides I hadn’t considered this,” Twilight mused. “We can worry about it later hopefully we’ll be done with this before they manifest themselves fully.”

“Well did the spell work?” Rainbow Dash asked. “I mean Fluttershy can you uhh.”

“I don’t know if I should I’d feel bad about it,” Fluttershy fidgeted nervously.

“It’s fine Fluttershy,” Twilight said. “We can at least gain some scientific knowledge out the experience.”

“Oh ok what do you want me to say?”

“I can’t Fluttershy. I won’t let me say certain things to you.”

“Makes sense,” Applejack interjected. “I mean given the kind of spell this is I don’t think you’d want the other party giving you lip.
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“I don’t think it’s that,” Fluttershy said.

“Yes I can’t explain it,” Twilight added. “I mean you’re correct but it doesn’t feel like that it’s more of a feeling of respect I guess.”

“Alright this is getting weird!” Rainbow dash exclaimed.

“I agree this is all very strange Twilight why were you even messing with this stuff?” Rarity asked.

“Research. Princess Luna thought these spells could be used for good in the right hands.”

“Sounds fishy,” Applejack stated bluntly.

“No I think the princess was right these spells can be used for good I just got overconfident and messed up.”

“That’s ok,” Fluttershy said soothingly. “The important thing is you tried your best.” She flew over to Twilight and began stroking her mane to which Twilight responded with content giggles.

“Fluttershy snap out of it,” Applejack said giving Fluttershy a tap on the shoulder. It had the intended effect and Fluttershy stopped stroking Twilight's mane and the two scooted away from each other uncomfortably.

“What was that?” Rainbow Dash shouted.

“There must be more to the compelling than I first though,” Twilight said coughing nervously. “Anyway Fluttershy you were umm,” Twilight gestured to her collar.

“Oh right,” Fluttershy said nervously. “Sit,” Immediately Twilight sat down on the floor and looked at Fluttershy eagerly. “lay down.” Again Twilight obeyed.

“Woah!” Exclaimed Rainbow Dash.

“Did I do good?” Twilight asked with an unusual eagerness.

“Yes you did,” Fluttershy said shocked. The conformation broke Twilight out of her trance like state.

“Ok well bright side it works,” Twilight said meekly.

“It’s nice to look at the positives,” Rarity said without much sincerity.

“Well look we’ve got a plan in place,” Applejack said taking charge. “Fluttershy you try and take care of twilight. Rainbow why don’t you go with them and make sure it doesn’t get to out of control. The rest of us will help Pinkie find the counter spell. Does that sound good to everyone?” They all nodded and were about to head off in their separate directions but they were interrupted by what sounded like water hitting the floor they all looked at Twilight who was standing in a puddle. For a few seconds everyone stood shocked and confused before Twilight fell into her puddle and began crying uncontrollably.

Author's Note

So here's the first actual chapter. Sorry for the bit of water sports that's not really my thing but I neede a plausible reason to have Twilight in diapers later.