A Game of Equestria
Chapter 8
Previous ChapterNext ChapterTwilight was alone in the library, reading some stories about the long dead dragons that have been said that have been killed off 20 years ago.
But there is one dragon that is still alive as well a couple of dragon-ponies that still live.
When Twilight was not expecting she was surpassed by a unicorn with a long white mane, dressed in a blue and white long dress.
“Twilight, what are you doing here?” asked the Unicorn. “You were up reading for 12 hours. That is something a lady should not do.”
Trixie was right, thought Twilight. She has been reading for a while and one of these days she is going to fall asleep while reading and drool all over her books.
Trixie was a ward Twilight’s family had taken in. She was from the House Lulamoon, one that tried to rebel against the throne 5 years ago. But after the war, the House Light took her in and they have treated her a lot better than in Trixie’s former house. Twilight feared that she would hate her father Night Light but luckily Trixie treats her father with respect.
“Well, I can’t help it,” Twilight said with excitement. “Reading is the best thing ever, Trixie. I wish to learn all there is in Equestria.”
Trixie laughed at that and asked, “So you would rather read and study rather than try to sing or dance like any lady does?”
Twilight smiled and blushed, but then smirked and asked, “Well aren’t you trying to be a performer, making all those colts and fillies happy, Trixie?” Trixie was one of those mares who loved showing off and she loved to perform in front of the castle and many ponies love her performances, mainly for the kids. Trixie loved kids a lot and she would never want to harm them at all but her father, Loki Lulamoon of Tank Island, was different. He was cruel and Twilight hopes that she would never be like him.
Trixie gave Twilight a look that said that something wonderful was going to happen. “ Twilight your father wants to see you today. He has something important for you.”
Twilight looked at her with a worried look and asked, “What could my dad want this time?” Twilight knew this day would come, the day where her father has picked her a husband to marry.
“I don’t know Twi, but it could that your father has picke husband for you. It would be the best thing for you and who knows? Maybe he might love books as much you do, Twi.”
Twilight knew that was not possible since most stallions would rather use a sword and fight than read.
“I don’t think that would be possible...could it?”
“You would be shocked to know who does read. Some stallions do love reading. Spike reading a book and also, 3 years ago, I saw a armored pony who was the mystery knight reading a classic book.”
Twilight was curious about the mystery knight who had beaten Big Mac. Rumour says it was Ignous Rock’s bastard son Stone Edge, others say it was her brother Shining Armor, but others say it was a random guy named Phil, but everyone says it's a ghost of a long dead bastard knight who died a long time ago, someone who could not enter the tournament simply because he was a bastard.
“What book was he reading by any chance?” asked Twilight curiously.
“Well, I did get a good look at the title and it was called The Ice Dragon and it's a classic about a filly and a Ice Dragon and it’s really good. Whoever this Ghost Knight is he has a great taste in books wouldn’t you say so Twilight?”
Twilight was deep in thought. She never ever read The Ice Dragon. Maybe because she was reading other books but maybe soon she will read it soon when she can get the time, which was all the time.
Twilight and Trixie were heading to the Night Light’s room where he does business with other Houses, but before they entered the room they see a pony who is wearing House Light’s clothes which were blue and white. As Twilight and Trixie entered the room, they noticed that there was a bunch of notes and scrolls on Night Light’s desk one of the letters was opened and it had a Timber Wolf sigil on it which was from House Rock. Twilight could only guess that is what her father wanted to her her for but could it beabout marriage? Twilight had to find out.
“Twilight,” Night Light said with a smile. “Let me guess: you were at the library drooling on are books again?”
Twilight blushed. She knew that it was a habit of her doing that. She might as well be living in a library or go to Trot Town, where they have the biggest book collection for the studying Maesters.
“I am sorry father,” apologized Twilight. “I didn't mean to drool or sleep in the library, but I just love reading and learning so much about the history of the Seven Kingdoms.”
Night Light smiled and walked over to her and hugged her “It's ok,” he assured as let her go. “Not many people in the Seven Kingdoms read anyways.” He then puts his hand on her head, “You are my little genius you will be the smartest princess in the Seven Kingdoms.”
Twilight felt a sense of pride but was also a little bit sad that not many do read. If she was queen, everyone would be learn how to read and learn about history, chart stars, math and social studies.
“Father I got to ask why do you need me here?” asked Twilight.
Night Light got over to his desk and said, “Twilight we found a match for you.”
That is what Twilight was scared about. She did not want to be sent away from her family to live with another family. She would miss her library, Trixie, and her whole family that she grew up with.
“Am I being sent there?” she said with a bit of sadness.
Night Light smiled and knew why she was sad and assured, “Twilight it's ok. I asked Ighous Rock to send Stone here.” Twilight was greatly shocked when she heard that name. She is marrying a dragon-pony.
“I am going to have him become my squire and then later he will become a knight for House Light,” Night Light explained.
Twilight was confused. She was nervous but then she wanted to know something “What is Stone like?” she asked, always interested in dragon-ponies. She might ask him a bunch of questions when she meets him.
“Stone is a nice fellow,” responded Night Light. “I met him when he was very young, but I can say he is nice, gentle and somewhat funny. He also loves to read as well.”
That greatly peaked Twilight’s interest. She always wanted to meet someone who is a reader.
“So,Twilight are you going to accept this?” asked Night Light hopefully.
Twilight was still worried because she hardly knows about him and yet they are still going to get married
“Father, are we going to meet him soon?” asked Twilight.
Night Light nodded his head which made Twilight even more nervous. She is growing up too fast.
Author's Note
That was a long chapter I know sorry but the arrival well come very soon a big thanks to Duke Moon II for editing

