It shouldn't be this hard!

"Cadence! Cadence! I see the castle!"

"I see" Cadence giggled. She always loved seeing Twilight so excited

"Are you sure Shiny won't be mad, or the Princess?"

"Yes, I am sure they won't be mad, but they will be very happy to see you."

Twilight jumped off the guards back and grabbed onto Cadences neck, trying to hug her. "You never told me how you know my brother."

"I will explain that in a little while. I am sure it will be quite a shock seeing you."

"Well I am the best at hide and seek." She said with a proud smile

"Oh I have no doubt about that. Now listen, when we get there you need to stay close to me. The castle is very big, and it is very easy to get lost.

"I know. That is why I have to stay with the Princess, unless I am home, or in class. I don't know why, If I get lost, I could just ask somepony where the Princess is. She always seems to find me first though."

"What is your favorite thing about being the Princesses student?" A guard ask levitating the alicorn filly over to him, freeing Cadence

"I get to learn so many new things, that the others don't.

"Really? Like what?" A diffrent guard asked

"Like how her hair moves, while our doesn't"

"I always wondered that myself." Cadence admitted with a giggle

"Oh it's simple. The princesses are friends with creatures called breezies, and the give them speciel dust that they put in their shampoo. It is increased by their power. They say it just makes it look really cool. If they are low on magic, or hurt then it will stop waving. It only will work on alicorns though."

"Hahaha Aunty, I know your secret." Cadence wispered to herself.

"Alright everypony, we are here." Their escort exclaimed

"Yay! Let's go Cadence, let's go!"

"Ok, hold on one minute Twilight. We need to get our stuff."

"Hey Cadence, I need to talk to you." Cadence had jumped at that sudden voice behind her. "Sorry didn't mean to scare you."

"It's ok Shinning." She giggled while turning around to hug him. "What's going on?"

"Celestia and Luna were called to Baltimare to settle some kind of dissagreement"

"What! One second." She trotted over to the guards. " Hey can you guys watch her for a second. I need to speak with Shinning Armor in privet, before he see's her."

"Of course Princess." The guards recited in unison, while saluting. All except for Steel who was playing with Twilight.

"Cadence? What's wrong?" The pink alicorn went back to her husband and put up a barrier around them.

"Do you know when they will be back?"

"No, they said it might be a couple days." As soon as he saw the shock on his wifes face, he knew something happened. "We should get our work done while we can though. Maybe that will take your mind

off what ever is bothering you" He quickly offered.

"I don't have any time anymore. I need to....."

"Need to what?"

"TWILIGHT!"

Cadence dropped the barrier and ran to the guards. "Where is she?"

"Umm, were playing hide and seek?" One guard offered

"Please find her. Apparently Celestia and Luna are going to be gone for a few days, so she is our responsibility." With that said, all the guards disbanded to go find the filly, except for a crystal guard. "Also is there any update from Flash Sentry?"

"Not at the moment. Would you like me to go find him?"

"Yes please. He might need help dealing with those 3, and take a carriage with you; that way you can bring Spike back here also. Please send me a report when you find them."

"Yes ma'am"

"Why is Twiliy here? We're supposed to be planning her birthday party tomorrow when Pinkie Pie get's here."

"That is going to have to be put on hold for a little while longer. Twilight is alrihgt, but we need to keep a close eye on her. Also, please don't freak out when you see her."

Shining Armor took a few steps back "Why would I freak out?"

Just then a guard came running up "Princess, we found her. Do you want us to take her to get some dinner? It's starting to get late."

"Go on ahead and have them start making lunch. Salad would be good for everypony. Then ask for coffee for everypony except get her hot chocolate. Shining you stay here, I am going to go get her. She is really excited to see you. I should warn you that she thinks that you might get mad because she left the castle without asking. I told her you won't. Just play along please."

"I'm scared to ask." The stallion turned around to see the guard heading for the front door and contemplated going with him

Cadence walked into the garden where the guards were. "Twilight, what is this I hear about you running away again?"

"I'm sorry Cadence. I saw a duck. Quack, quack, quack" Twilight stood up on her back legs and started wobbling like a duck until she fell

"I'm going to take you to your brother. Then I have a few things to do with him, so after we eat I need you too take a bath, and wait in your room. Either me or Shinny will come in to read you a story. Ok?"

"Ok Cadence. I'll be good."

"You want to ride on my back?"

"Can I?"

Cadence reached a wind under Twilight and started tickling her. "I wouldn't ask if it wasn't ok silly."  Before the filly could even catch her breath she was lifted onto Cadences' back.

"Where is my BBBFF?"

"He is right over there"

At the sight of her brother Twilight jumped off of Cadence. "Shinny! I'm so sorry I left the castle, I don't even remember! I had a busy day today though, and I met this really nice mare named Cadence. She said she knows you. Why do you seem bigger? Have you been playing a lot of hoofball lately?"

"Twiley, slow down. We will have plenty of time for you to tell me all about your adventure." He chuckled giving her a small nuzzle. "I'm just happy you're ok. Now why don't you go get washed up for dinner, and I'll see you in there. Deal?"

"Deal" Twilight jumped up and gave her brother a giant hug before a guard guided her inside.

"I'm not sure what happened exactly. I found her hiding on the train like that, and she said something about Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo, and Applebloom. I have Flash Sentry looking for them now. She is about 4, and that she's been at the school for two weeks. She doesn't remember me, but she know Celestia. She won't know Luna either"

"Cady?"

"Yes Shinny?"

"I am not going to freak out, but I am going to go to my parents and see if they have any of her old toys. We're going to need them."

"Good thinking. Maybe throw in a couple of her books?" Cadence started giggling "You don't want to take her with you, do you?"

"Like a field trip?"

"You might want to see your parents first to explain things."

"Your coming with me then; Cady."

"And leave her alone. Yeah right. She disappears faster then a shy ghost."

"What about tonight after she's asleep. A guard can handle her if she is sleeping."

"Deal, I'll send them a letter warning them that we'll be by late tonight."

Shinning Armor started walking towards the doors "And I'll pack the coffee and first aid kit."

***

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK

"Oh, um, hello?"

"Hiya Fluttershy."

"Oh hello Applebloom, and Flash?"

"You remember me?"

"Mm hmm. Twilight talks about you a lot, oh but I don't think I'm supposed to tell you that."

"Yuck, stop with all that mushy stuff" A voice called from inside

Applebloom looked inside to see her friend "Scootaloo! I was wonderin were ya disappeared ta."

"Yeah, I couldn't find Twilight so I decided to stop by and check on Spike."

"Fluttershy, can I talk to you please?"

"Of course. Um, Applebloom, why don't you go play with Spike?" Applebloom ran into the cottage, as the pegasus closed the door. "Is this about Twilight? Please tell me she is safe."

"Don't worry, she is safe" Flash assured her with a warm smile. "We were passing through Ponyville and Twilight decided to hide on the train. Thankfully Cadence found her, and was able to take control of the situation. They are currently in Canterlot. I am going to take Applebloom, Scootaloo, and Sweetie Belle there to help out, and Spike so that the spell can be reversed." He explained looking over at the dragon through the window.

"I have Sweetie Belle in the Library. I didn't want to risk moving her yet, but I did put a protection barrier around her. She's safe, but sick with low magic. I know you aren't a doctor, but is there anything you can do to make the trip easier on her?"

"Of course. I helped Twilight a lot when ever that happened to her."

"Thanks. I'm going to send a report to Cadence telling her what is going on, and see if we can get carriage."

"I don't think you will need to." Fluttershy smiled as she pointed to a figure in the sky.

"Cadence is always one step ahead." They flew up to meet the other guard, and get the situation.

"Everyone is safely in Canterlot. Unfortunately Celestia and Luna called away." The crystal guard explained to Flash and Fluttershy. "I was told to bring Spike with me."

"Spike was also reversed to a hatchling." Fluttershy interrupted "I have been taking care of him all day. Thankfully he can't use fire yet."

"I also want to bring Applebloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo along with me. The can fill in more details, and Sweetie Belle needs medical treatment. From what I gather she is the one that caused all of this."

"Where is she?"

"Golden Oaks Library."

"Ok, can you two go check on her, and bring her back? I'll watch over these three." The crystal guard asked

"Of course. Let's go Fluttershy." And with that Flash hooked himself up to the carriage and they headed off to town.

Dear Princess Cadence,

I found Flash Sentry. All three fillies are here. Sweetie Belle is hurt from the spell. We will be bringing all four with us back to Canterlot. We will be leaving within the hour. I will alert their sisters. Spike is also a baby like Twilight. If you know anything about taking care of a hatchling, I would love to know. Fluttershy has been taking care of him today. Awaiting any additional directions.