MLP - The Magic Within Vol - 1

Celestia looked went through one of the closets of the castle frantically before running around the castle and bumping into Spike who looked worried “I checked every closet in this castle and I still can’t find her!” She panted heavily.

Spike sighed and rubbed his neck “We can’t find her either, where could she possibly be?” He asked himself. “Let’s go see if the rest got something about Taylor’s disappearance.”

Celestia nodded before they walked over to the throne room where Luna and Twilight stood chatting to each other. “Any luck?” Spike ask he walked over to them with Celestia.

Luna shook her head while letting out a sigh. “No, she’s not in the castle or anywhere outside.” She sat down. “Hopefully Cadance got something.”

Celestia groaned and grabbed the collar of Twilight's hoodie before pulling her close while glaring at her. “What happened, Twilight?!”

Twilight glared back at her while snarling “I told you already! I woke up and she wasn't there!” She said with a growl.

Celestia let go of Twilight before pacing back and forth. “Should we call Cadance again?” She said while looking at Spike.

Spike crossed his arms and raised a brow “Just wait until she calls us.” He looked at Twilight. “Did you hear and feel her getting out of bed?”

Twilight shook her head “No, I was dead asleep that I didn't notice until I woke up.” She rubbed her neck and let out a sigh.

As the four waited for what seemed like forever, Cadance flew in through the open door and landed next to Spike. “I found her, she's in the infirmary.”

“Where was she?” Twilight said with a cocked a brow. “And why is she in the infirmary?”

“I'll explain on the way.” Cadance said as she walked them out of the throne room. “I found her at the Ghostly Expanse unconscious.”

Celestia frowned “Oh god… What kind of injuries did she have?” She said with concern.

Cadance walked towards the infirmary room. “Well luckily enough she didn't get any frostbite, she does have a damaged wing and her throat is badly hurt.” She walked them inside.

Taylor was laying on one of the beds wrapped in a few blankets sleeping while wheezing.

They quickly walked over to Taylor “I already fixed her up when I got here, she just needs more medicine for her throat.” Cadance said as she checked Taylor's temperature. “Her temperature feels normal now.”

Spike walked over to the medicine cabinet and went through it “I think I know something that can help with her throat.”

Taylor slowly opened her eyes while groaning, she looked at them groggily before sitting up and rubbed her head.

Luna leaned in close and examined her damaged wing that was bandaged up “Are you feeling alright?”

Spike walked back to them and gave Taylor a cup that was filled with a purple liquid. “Here, this should help heal your throat instantly. It will taste gross though.”

Taylor nodded and looked at the liquid before drinking it, she cringed at the taste of it and stuck her tongue out in disgust. “Bleh.”

Cadance took the cup from Taylor and opened her mouth to examine inside of it. “Thank you, Spike. It's already healing.” She closed Taylor's mouth “Try speaking.”

Taylor cleared her throat before looking away “I'm sorry for making you guys worried, I just wanted to try something that might have helped me go back home.” She fiddled with her mane. “I tried everything, even singing the lullaby but nothing happened. The castle still wouldn't appear at all…”

Celestia's ears perked up “That's why your throat was damaged. But that doesn't explain your wing, what happened to your wing?”

“It was from the blizzard, my wing got frozen while flying which caused me to fall onto the ground.” Taylor said before she lifted her wings causing her to wince in pain and her wing started to bleed.

Cadance quickly unwrapped the bandages and used her magic to wet a cloth “Hold still.” She placed the wet cloth on Taylor's wing making her flinch. “It's going to be okay.”

She cleaned the blood off her wing before wrapping new bandages around her wing. “There we go, don't move your wing next time.” She smiled at Taylor causing her to blush softly.

Taylor nodded “Yes ma'am, sorry to worry you all.” She slowly laid back down while groaning.

“It's nothing to worry about, just tell us next time.” Luna said as she pulled the blanket over Taylor. “Just rest, we'll check up on you in the morning.”

Taylor looked up at Luna frowning “You sure?”

Celestia nodded “Yes we're sure, now get some rest, you need it.” She walked out of the room with Luna and Cadance. “See you in the morning.” They walked out of the room, leaving Spike and Twilight with her.

“Do you need anything to eat or maybe a drink? I can make it for you right now if you want.” Spike asked as he tucked her in.

Taylor shook her head “No thank you, I’m good.” She yawned “I’m just gonna rest now, thank you for the medicine Spike.” She closed her eyes.

Spike smiled and gently patted her head “No worries, sleep well.” He walked out of the room “Come on, Twilight.”

Twilight followed Spike while looking at Taylor who was now asleep “Fine, I’m tired anyways.” She followed Spike out of the room before closing the door, “What a stupid mare, going out and trying to get herself killed like that.” She growled.

Spike looked down at her with a frown “Don’t be so mean, you were the one that suggested going out at night to her. I’m not saying it’s your fault, but it’s not your place to be saying stuff like that about her.” He looked away and sighed “She just wants to go home, Twilight. Is there something wrong with that?”

Twilight looked away “No, but what she did was still stupid.” She looked forward while glaring “Maybe next time she does something like that, we should just leave her there.” She walked passed him.

Spike glared at her “You do more stupid stuff then her and I always save your butt from the horrible situations that you get yourself into.” He walked passed her. “And have I ever left you there to die? No I haven't, and I especially won't do that to Taylor and the rest who I find precious to me.”

Twilight stood there with an angry look on her face. “Those who you find precious are just a heavy burden on your shoulders!”

Spike stopped in his tracks “You're also precious to me, Twilight. What does that make you?” He continued to walk off, leaving Twilight alone in the long hallway, letting the moonlight beam over her body.

The sun rose from behind the mountains and lit up wherever the light could reach.

Taylor flew around in the air doing stunts while laughing loudly. Cadance watching from below smiling.

Spike walked over to Cadance with his hands in his pockets and laughed as Taylor flew around. “She recovered quickly.”

Cadance giggled “Yeah, it's quite impressive. I did ask her if she was alright to fly like this, she insisted that she was alright.”

Spike's laugh slowly stopped and he watched Taylor nervously as she was coming in for a landing. “Didn't Taylor say she was horrible at landing?”

Cadance's smile quickly changed into a look of horror as Taylor flew towards them. “Taylor!”

Taylor crash landed into the water fountain behind them, breaking it on impact.

The two ran to Taylor and got her got of the water. She had a few shards in her mane and a bloody nose. “Are you okay?!” Cadance shouted in worry.

Taylor cracked a smile and giggled “Of course I am, just a bloody nose.” She got up and brushed the shards out of her mane, before shaking herself dry. Her fur fluffed up after drying it and giggled.

Cadance got out a brush and brushed Taylor's coat. “Careful next time, you just got out of the infirmary room.”

Spike checked for any wounds on Taylor “Cadance is right. But you do need to practice more on your landing.” He got out a cloth and placed it on Taylor’s muzzle. “Here.”

Taylor held the cloth on her muzzle, putting pressure on it before wincing. “Thank you, Spike and you’re right, I should ask Luna for flying lessons.” She stretched her wings out and flapped them a bit.

Celestia flew down in front of them while smiling “Morning everyone.” She noticed the broken water fountain and Taylor’s bloody muzzle before frowning “What happened?”

Taylor laughed nervously “I crash landed into the water fountain. I’ll fix it up, don’t worry.” She flinched as Celestia examined her muzzle. “Owie.”

“It seems to be alright, if it starts hurting again please come and get me.” Celestia said as she let go of Taylor’s muzzle.
Taylor nodded while rubbing her muzzle “I will, thank you.” Her ears perked up “Do you know where Luna is? I want to know if she can give me flying lessons, I really need to learn how to land properly.”

“She's at Twilight's house today for a quick visit, don't know why though.” Celestia said with a slight frown. “Do you need me to teleport you there?”

Taylor shook her head before flying up in the air “No thank you, I'm good.” She flew off.

Cadance grew concerned and asked “Should I send Twilight a message asking to bring a mattress for Taylor?”

Spike and Celestia both nod in unison while watching Taylor fly off.

Twilight's House

Luna laid on Twilight’s bed eating a slice of cheese pizza while reading a book on romance. “So Twilight, what do you think of Taylor?”

Twilight who was putting a few books from her small bookshelf into a box, sighed in annoyance “She can be a bit of a nuisance, but she's okay.”

Luna smiled and giggled “So she has already earned your respect I take it? If so, that's adorable.”

Twilight snapped her head at Luna and stared angrily at her with a slight blush on her face. “She hasn't earned it at all.” She walked over to Luna and in front of the window. “She still needs to do something to me to truly earn it.”

Luna frowned and let out a huff before putting her book down. “Alrighty then.” She rolled over on her back. “Just please don't be mean to her. She's probably very anxious about the thought of not returning.”

Twilight furrowed her brow “Does it look like I give a rat's-” Before Twilight could finish, Taylor crashed through the window, tackling Twilight off of the second floor and onto the ground below with a loud thud!

Luna quickly flew down to them “You both okay?!” She shouted with worry.

Taylor and Twilight groaned in pain as a response, before Taylor slowly rolled off of Twilight.

Taylor groaned “Sorry Twilight, didn't see you there.” She winced in pain when trying to get up.

Twilight grabbed a book using her magic and hit Taylor on the head with it. “You moron.” Twilight managed to mumble in anger.

Luna helped them both up and brushed them off “What are you doing here, Taylor?”

Taylor rubbed her head. “I came looking for you. I was wondering if you could give me flying lessons, especially the landing kind.”

Luna smiled and wrapped a wing around her. “Why of course, just send me a message next time and your location so I can pick you up.” As Luna finished saying that, she got a message on her phone.

Twilight weakly lifted her hoof up. “That'll probably be the warning of Taylor's arrival. 42 seconds late.”

Luna checked the message on her phone. “Cadance telling me to setup a landing mattress for Taylor.” She put her phone back in her mane. “The timing was horrible.”

Minutes later the three stood in a big open area. “This place is perfect for flying and landing.” Luna said loudly while smiling, before standing next to Taylor and opening up her wings. “Let's begin our lesson.”

Taylor opened up her wings as well while smiling widely. “I'm so excited.”

Twilight laid down before she got out a packet of chips and a dirty magazine. “You two do that, I'll do research.”

Luna flapped her wings in unison to Taylor and with her, flew up in the air and started flying around.

Luna flew ahead of Taylor and watched the small made fly. “You're doing great!” She and Taylor flew around clouds before Luna slowly lowered herself on one.

Taylor looked down anxiously at Luna and gulped nervously. “Okay, I'm going to land now.” She flew down to land, but was going to fast.

Luna's eyes widen. “Taylor stop!” She said, but it was too late. Taylor crash landed into her, knocking the air out of her lungs.

Taylor groaned in pain and lifted her head up, her eyes spinning. She shook her head and looked at Luna, who she was on top of. “You okay!?” She asked with worry before getting off of her.

Luna slowly sat up while groaning. “I'm fine, let's just continue.” She stood up and flew off the cloud with Taylor. “When going in for a landing, relax your body and don’t go too fast.”

Taylor nodded before closing her eyes and tried relaxing her body whilst flying around with Luna. “Okay, my body is relaxed.”

Luna smiled and flew away from Taylor. “Good.” She looked down, seeing the clear landing below. “Now go for the landing! But when you're about to hit the ground, go slowly.”

Taylor shot her eyes and flew down to the ground at full speed. As she was about to land, she felt confident about landing. But a sharp pain went through her wing, causing her wings to close up.

Taylor's eyes widen and she screamed before crash landing onto the ground, tumbling forward and falls on top of Twilight.

Taylor groaned in pain while opening her eyes. “Hm?” She looked Twilight directly in the eyes, their muzzle and lips touching.
Twilight glared at her. “Get. Off. Of. Me.” She said with a low growl that made Taylor smile nervously.

Taylor sat up and laughed nervously. “Sorry.” She flinched in pain and groaned. “Ow, my wing.”

Luna quickly landed beside them and looked at Taylor's wing that was a bit crooked, she cringed. “Ouch, maybe your wing really hasn't heal.” She rubbed her chin. “Maybe the lesson should wait another day.”

Taylor got up and sighed. “Guess you're right.” She looked at her damaged wing. “I guess I could use a few minor healing spells to see if they'll do the trick.”

Twilight got up and grabbed Taylor's wing, before snapping it back in place. Making Taylor yelp in pain. “There.”

Taylor whimpered in pain for a bit before sighing heavily. “Oh that hurt.” She moved her wing slowly and smiled happily. “It doesn't hurt anymore!” She giggled as she flew around.

Twilight was about to walk off, but Taylor flew around her and hugged her tight. “Thank you, Twilight!” Taylor said loudly while rubbing her face against hers.

Twilight growled loudly in annoyance. “Let go of me you pest!” She struggled to get out of Taylor's grip.

Luna smiled softly at the two. “Thanks for that, Twilight. It was weirdly nice of you.” She smirked.

Twilight hissed and pushed Taylor off. “When I say let go, I mean it!” She said angrily before marching off.

Taylor stood there confused but smiled before giggling and looked at Luna. “Shall we continue our lesson?”

Luna nodded and continued teaching Taylor. Though Taylor kept failing and got minor injuries, she insisted on continuing and they did until the sun was lowered.

Back at Canterlot. Celestia and Cadance sat outside of the royal garden, eating cake while talking to each other.

“So you think this Queen is making the castle invisible for a reason?” Cadance asked with a cocked brow as she finished her slice of cake.

Celestia nodded. “Yes. It makes sense if you think about it.” She cut herself another slice of cake. “But why she is, is something I can’t figure out.” She took a bite out of her cake.

Cadance looked up and noticed Luna flying towards them with Taylor. “There they are!” She smiled before she looked at Taylor who was covered in cuts and bruises in worry. “What happened to Taylor?!”

Celestia’s eyes widen. “She’s coming in for a landing!” She got a magic trampoline ready.

Luna landed on the ground safely and giggled at the two’s scared expression.

Taylor went in for a fast landing and she did, but without making a long ski mark with her hooves and stumbled a bit on to Cadance as she landed.

Taylor looked at Celestia while smiling happily. “I got it!” She looked at Cadance and blushed heavily before falling back and yelping in pain. “Owie!”

Cadance and Celestia helped Taylor up. “Luna taught you to land I take it?” Cadance said while smiling.

“That’s wonderful Taylor! Though there were some bumpers in the way a few times.” Celestia wrapped a wing around Taylor. “Let’s get you bandaged up first.”

Taylor smiled weakly before cracking up a laugh. “Yeah, sounds like a great idea.” She winced in pain. “Ow! I think my ribcage is broken.”

The three of them walked Taylor inside the castle to treat her wounds as the moon slowly rose up.

Meanwhile at the PonyVille Supermarket

Spike walked over the the frozen aisle with a basket full of food and examined the different flavored ice creams. “Hm, should I get strawberry, chocolate or vanilla?” He asked himself, before noticing a cloaked pony beside him also examining the ice cream.

“You know, looking like that makes you look very suspicious.” Spike said with a smirk, catching the pony’s attention.

The mare removed her hoodie,showing off her curly yet spiky icey blue mane and light blue coat that had freckles on her muzzle. She weakly looked up at him with her blue eyes and giggled. “I guess you're right.” She cough and groaned.

Spike grew worried and gently placed his claw on her shoulder. “You okay? Should I take you to the hospital?”

The mare shook her head. “No I’m quite alright. Do you by any chance know an ice cream that works perfectly to calm nerves?”

Spike looked at the freezer and opened the door before grabbing a tub of chocolate mint ice cream. “I heard this one helps.” He placed it in his basket. “I’ll pay for it for you.”

She shook her head. “Oh no it’s quite alright, I can pay for it myself.” She reached her hoof towards his basket, exposing a few cuts and bruises on them.

Spike knelt down and touched her hoof, his eyes widen as he touched her. “Your as cold as ice! We better get you treated.”

The mare smiled nervously and hid her hoof back under the cloak. “It's nothing to worry about, I didn’t even noticed them.” She coughed again. “And I'm not really the go to the doctors type.”

Spike furrowed his brow and put his basket down before walking out of the market with the mare. “I'll take you to my sister's place then. She has stuff to treat those wounds of your.”

The mare followed Spike over to a tree type house. “It's very kind of you, but I'm really fine. I just need ice cream.”

Spike knocked on the door and walked her in. “Ice cream may be great for throats, but it ain't heal those cuts and bruises.” He looked around. “Hm, must be out.” He placed her on the couch and raced to the bathroom.

She sat on the couch waiting patiently while looking around. “Very nice house, a bit messy but still nice.”

Spike ran back to her with a bunch of medical stuff. “This may sting a little.” He started treating her wounds.

She looked at him. “Are you by any chance Spike Draco Sparkle?” She asked with a smile.

Spike wrapped up her hooves before nodding. “I indeed am.” He looked at her. “And may I ask what your name is?”

She giggled. “My name is Demetria, it's a pleasure to meet you.” She looked around. “I hope your sister doesn't mind me being here.”

Spike smiled. “She'll be cool with it, strangers always come into her house.” He removed her cloak and started treating the rest of the wounds. “May I ask where you got these wounds from?”

“I flew through a blizzard, it was actually pretty fun.” Demetria winced in pain. “Ow, but I guess I won't be flying through Ghostly Expanses’ blizzard again.” She laughed a bit.

Spike finished fixing her up. “Yeah, that place has some very harsh blizzards. A friend of mine who I recently met, even got injured badly while being in one.”

Her ears perked up. “Oh? And what's your friend’s name?” She put her cloak back on.

Spike sat next to her and sat back. “Her name is Taylor, she's very new to this place. She's a very lovely ali-mare.” He chuckled nervously.

Demetria smiled softly. “She sounds nice. I would love to meet her one day.” She giggled before getting off the couch. “Well Spike, thank you for treating my wounds. I really appreciate it.”

Spike stood up off the couch and nodded. “No problem. But before you go.” He ran into the kitchen and soon ran back to her with a tub of chocolate mint ice cream. “Here, for your nerve problem. Also don't worry, I'll get her more.”

Demetria took the tub. “Thank you very much, Spike. Guess I'll see you around.” She walked out of the house.

Spike waved at her as she left and saw Twilight walk in with a frown.

Twilight pointed outside. “The heck was that!? Did you two have sex in here while I was gone? If so it better not have been on my bed!”

Spike rolled his eyes. “No, just a woman I met. I just treated her wounds.”

Twilight cocked a brow slowly. “Mmhm. I believe you.”

Later on back at the ice castle, in one of the bed chambers

Demetria placed her tub of ice cream on her bedside table and sighed happily. Her body now feeling and looking refreshed. “Ah, much better.” She stretched her wings wide open and yawned. “I now finally know her name.”

She laid down and looked at the ceiling. “Taylor. I hope to meet you very soon.” She closed her eyes. “But how soon will it be? I have no idea. Only fate decides.”