The Many Sides of Twilight Sparkle

Once Twilight cleaned up after herself, she found herself with nothing to do. She wasn't in the mood to play video games, she just got off on hardly reading an erotic paperback...maybe there's something to do outside. It's a really nice day out, after all. she thought as she put the book back in its hiding place and took off the "Do Not Disturb" sign from her door. She made her way downstairs.

As she walked outside, Twilight took a deep breath of fresh air. She looked around her neighborhood. Hmmm. You'd think there'd be more activity on a Saturday morning. She made a sputtering noise. I guess it's too early for anything. Maybe all the kids are watching cartoons or something. "All my friends are occupied. This is boring." She decided to walk back to her lab located in the back of the garage.

After she finally finished the controllers, she yet again found herself with nothing to do. She sighed. "Will something please happen?" Her phone buzzed.

I'm afraid she's feeling worse, dears. She had a dizzy spell and is burning up, but she's getting the rest she needs.- Sent by Rarity

Well, that sucks.- Sent by Rainbow Dash

Oh, dear. That's terrible news!- Sent by Fluttershy

I'll bring a smoothie with me when I get there.- Sent by Applejack

Major bummer!- Sent by Pinkie Pie

Twilight smacked the palm of her hand to her forehead. "Damn you, fate!" she shouted at nobody in particular.

Did you put a cold washcloth on her forehead?- Sent by Twilight Sparkle

Her phone buzzed.

Yes, Twilight, I did.- Sent by Rarity

Well at least Sunset's being cared for properly. Thought Twilight, still bored.

She went over a mental checklist of things she'd done again in hopes of finding something else to do before going to work.

Okay, let's see. I masturbated to a book I barely read, I finished the surprise controllers I'm making for myself and my friends, all my chores were done yesterday...

She went back outside to listen to the background noise of her neighborhood. The birds chirping, cars passing by with their windows down playing music loud enough for all to hear, cicadas... Ahh, cicadas. Nature's ASMR. Twilight spent several minutes blissfully listening to the cicadas in the background until they stopped. She made a noise of disappointment. Okay...what to do now? She checked her phone. Nope. Still have some time before work. If she wasn't so worried about the space-time continuum, she'd make a time machine to jump forward in time right to when she'd need to go to work. If I ever find someone making a time machine, I'm going to destroy it first, then ask questions later!

As her thoughts wandered, she nearly bumped into someone. "Oh! Sorry, I was just in my own little world." she said sheepishly. "Hey, are you new around here? I don't think I've seen you before."

The young man smiled. "Yep. My name's Golden Crossbow, but you can just call me Golden for short. Just moved in a few days ago to be closer to my family." He extended a hand.

Twilight smiled and accepted the handshake. "Twilight." She introduced herself. "Twilight Sparkle."

"Nice to meet you, Twilight." said Golden as he ended the handshake. "Well it was nice meeting you, but I've got places to go, family to see. You know how it is." he said.

"I sure do!" Twilight said awkwardly as she waved goodbye. Ooookay, that was random. At least it killed some time.

She checked her phone just in case there were new messages. Nope. Twilight pinched the bridge of her nose and sighed. Come on, Twilight! You've got a brain. You're young, you've got imagination on your side! "For crying out loud!" Twilight said, momentarily letting her frustration get the better of her. "Why does it feel like time is dragging out so slowly?!" She sighed, then took a deep breath. "I needed to vent." she said, yet again to no one in particular. "Wait, who am I even talking to?!"

Deciding there was nothing for her to do outdoors, Twilight went back inside. Everyone else was still away doing whatever, and she didn't want to waste gas getting somewhere she didn't really have to be. But she was sooooo bored! Something had to be done, and she was awake enough to know that banging her head on a table was not a viable option.

Twilight walked into the living room and turned the television on in hopes of finding something at least mildly entertaining or intellectually stimulating. Twilight changed the channels. "Nope. Nope. Nope. Eeew. Nope. Nope. Nope." Twilight turned off the television and yelled "Disappointed!" I've already read pretty much all of the books in my room, it's too bright to use my telescope unless I want to get blinded or arrested for voyeurism...maybe music will do the trick. Sometimes listening to it can really pass the time.

Twilight went back upstairs and grabbed her portable music device. She grabbed her headphones, but not before checking her phone just to be sure. Nope. Nothing. She selected her personal favorite mix. There was something about techno that she found appealing. Getting lost in the beats, be they tranquil or energizing. I can see why DJ PON-3 and Lemon Zest always keep their headphones on. Sometimes I don't want this sort of feeling to ever end. She sighed and closed her eyes, letting the beats of the tune take her away.

After some time passed, she checked her phone.

Just sending a lil' update-a-roonie! No changes, good or bad. She's zonked out on the couch.- Sent by Pinkie Pie

Well at least she's not feeling worse, darling!- Sent by Rarity

Twilight let herself smile a little and sent a text.

Sometimes no news is good news.- Sent by Twilight Sparkle

She checked the time, and suddenly realized why, unlike Lemon Zest and DJ PON-3, she doesn't always wear her headphones. "Oh crap, I'm gonna be late!"