Glint Stones: Answers

Twilight and Moondancer began enjoying lunch together when they met up for the first time in a little while. Moondancer was one of Twilight's friends back in Magic Kindergarten. They spent a lot of time together studying, reading books, practicing magic, and other school-related things. But when they grew older, Twilight had to leave Canterlot and move to Ponyville by order of Princess Celestia. That was when Nightmare Moon was about to return and Moondancer had planned a party at the time. Twilight couldn't come and Moondancer felt neglected by this. She had no idea and she spent an entire year in seclusion with her time mostly used for studying. But thankfully, Twilight and Moondancer made up and have spent more time together since then.

"So Twilight, what brings you to Canterlot...? On royal business?" Moondancer had her books in her bag to spend time with Twilight.

"I guess so. My friend, Pinkie Pie, met up with these really strange ponies. One of them is a big jerk, one of them is really lazy, one of them is always happy, and one of them is too loud. But I'm actually here to see this black rock Pinkie and her family found at their rock farm." Twilight ate some donuts with a cup of coffee.

Moondancer adjusted her glasses, "Oh, you mean that black in Canterlot University? I looked at it myself. I've never seen anything like it."

"You saw it too...?"

"Yes, I did. I'm actually working as an assistant instructor at the university. The payment is alright and I learn something new every day."

"Oh my gosh! I'm so happy for you!" Twilight hugged Moondancer knowing that she was doing just fine.

"I'm also using your old study as my house. I'm paying the rent for that place now. I hope you don't mind...." Moondancer felt embarrassed admitting this to Twilight.

"That's fine, Moondancer. I did give you the key to the place. I'm just glad you're doing alright." They continued to enjoy lunch together for nearly an hour. After they paid the food bill, they then made their way to Twilight's old study now made into Moondancer's home. After unlocking the door, they went inside to see that it remained mostly unchanged. The books on the shelves remained in their place and any books that were on the ground were also put away. There was a sofa, an old clock, a upstairs balcony, and a giant window with large curtains.

"It took me a while to clean this place up. It was so dusty. My bed is up the stairs and I stocked the kitchen with food and drinks. Make yourself at home...or study." Moondancer placed her of books on the desk near the main window and sat down on the sofa. Twilight joined her.

"At least somepony is using this old place. I completely forgot about this place when me and Spike left. Uh...well, I...uh-!" Twilight then remembered how much of a negative affect her departure had on Moondancer.

Moondancer then hugged her, "It's alright, Twilight. I know you had something important to do that day. If you didn't, so many bad things would've happened. I'm just glad we could talk more." Twilight felt relieved at Moondancer's words. They then heard the sound of knocking at the front door.

"Who could that be...?" Moondancer answered the door and it was Spike knocking.

"Oh Spike...! It's so good to see you!" Moondancer hugged Spike.

"Hey Moondancer...! I was looking for Twilight and I thought she would be here. I also heard from the Princess that you live here now. That's great!" Spike was happy to see her too and hugged her back.

Twilight walked up to Spike, "Spike, did you need something...?"

"Oh right, the Princess wants to see you. She said she might have found something about Sparx and his brothers."

"Really? Moondancer, I have to go right now. She might have the answer I am looking for. I'll see you later!" Twilight magically placed Spike on her back then took flight back to the castle with haste.

"Alright...! Bye! See you later!" Moondancer saw them off and went inside her home to continue her studies. Twilight and Spike then arrived in the throne room to see Princess Celestia and Princess Luna looking through some old-looking pages.

"Princess, I'm here...!" Twilight ran up to the Princesses hoping they might have found something.

"Welcome back, you two. Twilight, I believe we might have found something about the name 'Spellbind'." Princess Celestia presented the old pages to Twilight for her to look over.

"According to what we have found, the Spellbind Family were well-known for being powerful magic users. A family of powerful Unicorns. But something happened that resulted in their unfortunate demise. We do not know what caused it since the rest of it has faded due to age...." Princess Luna's words brought sadness to Twilight and Spike.

"That's so sad.... I thought that-"

"Twilight, where did you hear that name from? I know you're not telling me everything." Princess Celestia knew there was something going on and both Twilight and Spike fell silent.

"The Spellbind Family died off over 600 years ago and you know of their name. Why is that, Twilight?" There was no talking out of this for Twilight or Spike. Princess Celestia wanted her answers.

"Well...um...you might not believe this, but we actually met with some ponies who have that name. Four of them. Brothers. And they're staying in Ponyville right now." Twilight's words surprised Princess Celestia to think that surviving members of a family that was once known to be dead were alive and well.

"How...did you meet with these four ponies exactly?" Twilight told Princess Celestia everything that Pinkie has told her and she even told her all that had happened when the Spellbind Brothers first visited Ponyville.

"I see, so they were inside the black rock the entire time and the Pie Family found it. And when they did, they freed those four brothers. And you say that they wield elemental magic?" Princess Celestia was concerned for the well-being of ponies around the Spellbind Brothers.

"They do, but they're not so bad! They're all really nice! Except one of them is a big jerk...." Twilight still didn't like Sparx all that much.

"Yeah...! I mean, they got into trouble a few times, but they can be nice!" Spike tried to defend them as well.

"Sister, I know you're concerned, but maybe we can try to understand them. Speak with them face to face perhaps?" Princess Celestia was reluctant, but she went with Princess Luna's suggestion.

She sighed, "Very well. I will speak with these four brothers. But not right now. I'm afraid I have too much to do right now and the meeting will have to wait. I would like you to keep a close eye on these four brothers and report back to me every day."

"Yes, Princess...." Twilight felt guilty for keeping secrets from her former teacher, but she also felt guilty for being ordered to spy on the Spellbind Brothers. Even Spike knew this was wrong.

"You may do what you must during your visit while I clear my busy schedule. I will notify you when I am finished." Princess Celestia then left the throne room to do so. Princess Luna followed, leaving Twilight and Spike by themselves.

"Twilight, do we really have to do this...? I kinda like those Spellbind guys."

"Sorry Spike, but Princess Celestia might be right. Maybe we should keep a closer eye on those four. And having them meet with her might actually be better." Twilight wasn't too happy about her task, but there was no other choice. She and Spike left the castle and made their way back to Moondancer's house to clear their heads. Twilight knocked on the front door and Moondancer answered.

"Oh...! Twilight and Spike, you're back! Um...what's wrong?" Moondancer, despite her joy, quickly noticed Twilight and Spike's sad faces.

"Hi Moondancer.... Can we spend some time here for a little bit?"

"Of course! Please come in!" Moondancer opened the door and invited Twilight and Spike inside. They all sat down to enjoy the last hour of daylight before Princess Celestia lowers the sun for night to arrive. Twilight told Moondancer what Princess Celestia what she told her while Spike ate a few old gems Moondancer finished studying.

"So Princess Celestia wants you to keep an eye on some ponies you've met a few days ago? Why exactly...?"

"Well...it's complicated. These four ponies are very, very, very different from you and me. And destructive...." Moondancer was surprised that a smart pony like Twilight would be anywhere near such ponies.

"Maybe it won't be so bad. Maybe they'll get along with the Princesses when they meet." Spike said optimistically. Twilight gave him an un-convinced expression.

"Yeah...I know that sounds crazy." Even Spike wasn't too confident in his own words. Moondancer knew this could be trouble. After spending some time, the sun finally went down and night began. The clock in the room tolled at 9:00 pm.

"I guess we should leave now. I need some sleep after today." Twilight then magically placed Spike on her back. Spike was already fast asleep.

"It was great to see you again. Maybe we can spend some time at the café tomorrow? At lunch time?"

"I wouldn't miss it for anything. Bye." Twilight then made her way out of the house with Spike still sleeping on her back. Then left for the castle for the night.

"Bye...! Good night, Twilight!" Moondancer waved goodbye and they all slept for the night. Except for the Princesses. Luna stepped into Celestia's room to see her looking through some papers before bed.

"Sister, you should go to sleep now. You don't want to over-sleep."

Celestia sighed, "I know, sister, but I just have too much on my mind to sleep. All these documents need to be completed, and what Twilight told me about these strange ponies who come from a long deceased family who have also been sealed in that black rock for unknown reasons still bothers me." This began to stress Celestia.

Luna embraced Celestia and said, "Sleeping will clear your mind, sister. Perhaps you will find the answers you're looking for in the morning."

Celestia sighed again, "Alright sister, I'll finish these papers in the morning. I could use some sleep...." She placed her paperwork on the desk to finish in the morning and prepared for bed.

"I have my duties to attend to as well. I will see you in the morning. Good night, sister." Luna then opened a portal that lead into the Corridor of Dreams. As one who travels through dreams, she has a few methods to enter the corridor. Sleeping at night is a method uses more often. Entering through magical portals is another method. Her least used method is entering through the mind of any sleeping pony nearby since it results in a quick invasion of privacy. She travelled through the seemingly endless hallway of doors that lead to each pony's dreams for any nightmares that are present. So far, nothing ominous appeared during her patrol and it looked like a good night. But then she noticed a door to a dream was emitting some strange purple light from the other side. She had never seen such a thing before and felt like she should investigate. She entered through the door and was shocked to see pink and purple hearts filling the entire dream. The love-filled light was almost blinding, but she then saw two figures facing each other in a field of flowers. It was Twilight and Moondancer.

"Um...Tw-Tw-Twilight...!" Moondancer's face was bright red and her entire body shivered in embarrassment.

"Yes, Moondancer...? Do you need something?" Twilight smiled at Moondancer warmly. Luna knew what was happening and began making her way out without being noticed. Except she was still partially blinded by all the love in the dream.

"Tw-Twi-Twilight...! I...I...I...!" Moondancer was just about to speak, but then she noticed the blue-colored intruder fluttering about in her dream. She instantly recognized who it was and suddenly the romantic atmosphere shattered just as instantly. Luna was in trouble when the door quickly vanished because of the dream's sudden shift in tone. But instead of being angry at Luna for her intrusion, Moondancer's face became beet-red and she gave an embarrassed scream.

"Oh dear...." Luna really messed up. After nearly an hour of Luna trying to calm down Moondancer, they both sat down in the dream to talk things out.

"So...Moondancer, it seems you have some rather...strong feelings for Twilight, yes?" Things became very awkward between the two of them. The first impression could have gone so much better. Moondancer nodded. She was too embarrassed to even speak. The dream was all jittery and shaky from the feeling of embarrassment.

Luna cleared her throat, "Well, I promise not to tell her, nor will I tell anypony of your feelings. In fact, I have heard from my sister that you are quite the intellect. I'm quite impressed."

"Mm...thank you." Moondancer was still embarrassed despite the compliment. The door that lead into Moondancer's dream finally re-appeared as Moondancer began to calm down.

"I believe it is my time to leave. I have other dreams to visit tonight." Luna began making her way to the door to make her leave. Moondancer gave a deep sigh of relief to see Luna leave.

Luna then stopped, "If I may say so, Moondancer, I wish you the best of luck for the future. Good night." She then left the dream after giving Moondancer her last words. Moondancer was still embarrassed, but she felt relieved to know that somepony supported her. Luna continued her patrol through the dreams feeling rather embarrassed herself.

"Twilight must be quite something to create such strong feelings in another mare. I'm almost jealous of-" She then stopped herself when she suddenly felt a surge of negative feelings emanating from another door. Black smog spewed from this one door and it distorted the Corridor of Dreams.

"Hatred...and anger. Suffering.... Just who could possibly have such strong negative feelings?" Luna cautiously stepped up to the door, but suddenly a pair of hateful eyes appeared as silhouettes from behind the door. Luna instantly stopped in her tracks and quickly backed away from the door. She felt that if she stepped through the door, that would be the very last door she would step through. Whoever was dreaming, this individual did not want anypony watching. This was yet another first for Luna during her patrols. She then left the door alone and the glaring eyes faded. Luna continued to search for any more nightmares like always. But she couldn't get that hate-filled door out of her mind. Eventually, the night was nearly at it's end and Luna then left the Corridor of Dreams to lower the moon, and help begin the new day.