Author's Note

Hey guys, sorry this took me so long. I had trouble finding the inspiration to continue this story. But from here on, I will find whatever time I can to continue this story. I hope that you all enjoy it as much as I do.

Setting Out

Tempest and Mind Trap walked through the tunnel until they came to what looked like a dead end. The two brothers looked to one another and nodded in understanding. Tempest then began to hover overhead while flapping his wings so that they created a gentle, but noticeable breeze within the tunnel. Mind then used his magic to manipulate the wind so that it turned into a small-scale cyclone. The wall before them then began to flicker as if it were a projection before becoming completely transparent. The two brothers then walked out as the wall behind them solidified, making it seem like it was never there in the first place. They walked for a bit before coming upon the Canterlot train station and walking onto the platform.

The two then walked up to the ticket counter. "Hello there, Where to and how many?" Asked the pony at the ticket counter.

"Two one-way tickets to Ponyville good sir, soonest train possible too if you are able." Tempest asked casually with a hint of force in his voice.

"Alright, two one-way tickets to Ponyville. Next train there arrives in 15 minutes." The ticket pony took two slips of paper and magically printed the appropriate information on them. "That'll be 14 bits please."

Tempest reached into his saddle bag and pulled out a bag of bits. He reached in and gave the ticket pony a ten-bit coin and a five-bit coin. "Keep the change." He said before taking the tickets and putting them in a separate pocket in his saddle bags.

"Excuse me dear brother, but are you not going to allow me to have my ticket for when we board the train?" Mind Trap asked while wearing a slight pout on his face.

Tempest shot a look of skepticism towards his brother. "You wish to hold your own ticket? forgive me for saying so dear brother, but your mental record of your belongings is much less than you anticipate it to be."

Mind Trap then scowled in anger. "I will have you know dear brother that your words did indeed offend me. I am perfectly capable of noting the whereabouts regarding my personal belongings. For example, I have 24 cases of Demon Energy drinks in the storeroom, enough to last me a month at the least."

Tempest maintained his smug look. "Actually, considering that you drank three cases worth over the past week and that you packed another cases worth in your saddlebags, we only have 20 left in our storerooms."

Mind was about to retort until he took Tempest's words into consideration. After a minute of ruminating, Mind finally conceded. "Very well, you were successful in this bout dear brother." Mind trap then took a seat on the bench as Tempest Joined him.

Tempest put a reassuring hoof onto his brother's back. "You know that I still love you, do you not? I value your vast intellect as well as your ingenious, albeit wild and at times chaotic, ideas about this world." Mind trap regained an appreciative smile as he turned towards Tempest.

*Attention passengers, the train bound for Ponyville is arriving shortly. Please be prepared to board, but remember to stand well back from the edge of the platform. Thank you and have a lovely day.* The stationmaster's voice rung out from the loudspeakers as a bright light could be seen approaching in the distance.

Tempest and Mind nodded to one another as they got up and walked to the middle of the platform. Steam and smoke filled the air as the train screeched to a halt at the platform. The doors opened as ponies of all sorts flooded out and filled the platform. Once the path was clear, Tempest and Mind made their way through the crowd, boarded the train, and took their respective seats next to one another. A few minutes later, the train began to move and the conductor made his way through each car taking and punching each passengers tickets, including those of Tempest and Mind. Once he had safely passed, Tempest decided to get in a nap before the real trip began while mind looked excitedly around the car and at the passing scenery. He was very excited for this trip, but remembered that he needed to calm down so as to not make a scene. He then saw Tempest's thermos sticking out of his saddlebags and suddenly became curious of the liquid inside. Being careful to not wake his sleeping brother, Mind Trap took the thermos in his magic and lifted it slowly out of the bag. After eyeing it for a few minutes, he removed the cup and lid and poured out some of the tea that was inside it. With some hesitation, he put the cup to his lips and took a gentle sip before letting it sit on his tongue for a minute. He found it bitter at first, but the smoothness of the honey and the sour pungency of the lemon soon kicked in, enhancing the flavor and allowing to glide down his throat.

"Perhaps there is something to this substance that I have overlooked." Mind Trap took another sip and it was then that the coolness of the mint had hit his tongue as well, completing the beverage and allowing him to take a slow, calm breath. He then resealed the thermos before carefully putting it back into Tempest's saddlebags. He felt his mind start to slow down as he took more careful looks towards the scenery as, unbeknownst to him, Tempest gained a small grin in satisfaction of his brother.