A Broken Flame

By Luckyfanisaac, Anonymous turtle, Muhammad, and David Silver

Day 4 part 1

Day 4

Current Time: 7:00 am

Tuesday, July 11th, 2017

As the sun rises, Cadence is awoken by the peeking sunlight that is beginning to seep through the curtains of the room. She stretches her arms and rubs her eyes, trying to shake off the grogginess of sleep. She sits up and looks around DJ’s room, taking in the sight of DJ’s bed, desk, and bookshelf.

As she gets out of bed, she notices the silence that fills the room. She usually wakes up to the sound of her husband getting ready. Cadence goes to the window and opens the curtains, letting the full brightness of the sun fill the room. While a little tired Cadence decided to begin her day. Seeing everyone asleep, Cadence decides to wake up Goldie so that she may start her day and also wake up DJ. She does this while simultaneously putting her armor back on.

While Cadence was awakened due to the sweet and warming sunlight that poured into the room, Goldie is jarred awake by Cadence as she shakes her in her bed to get up and as Cadence does this Goldie can’t help feel a bit angry and groggily moan out, “I’m awake, I’m awake. I promise!” Cadence, loving the chaos she has caused, gleefully informs Goldie that they should freshen up, have a quick breakfast and prepare for Azure & Luna’s arrival. Having instructed Goldie about their day, Cadence departs the room, Goldie gets up from her spot on the bed and decides to wake up the young master DJ.

Unlike Cadence who shook her awake, Goldie gently rouses the young master who with sand in his eyes gives a big cute yawn while rubbing his right eye in an attempt to stay awake.

Seeing the state of the young master and his attempts to wake up Goldie could not help but appreciate how adorable the situation was and with her annoyance dissipating for Cadence by the second she let out a loud love filled, “Awwwwwww”.

As the adorable situation overwhelmed her, Goldie starts to pet DJ behind his head as DJ continues to try to open his eyes and finally gives him a kind kiss on his left cheek.

He then looks toward Goldie and she greets him, “Good morning young one, did you sleep well?” as she continues to rub behind his head.

“Mmmmmm,” he replies, leaning his head back enjoying being petted by Goldie not responding at first. After a few moments he realizes Goldie asked him a question and replies, “Yes I slept well.”

“I’m glad to hear that young master,” she replies smiling, “how about we get up and get ready for the big day ahead. Cadence tells me that Princess Luna will be coming with her student so we must prepare for that.”

“Oh right, yes let’s get ready!” DJ exclaims excitedly looking forward to meeting Azure as he quickly gets up and walks along the bed past Goldie and jumps down grabbing his hunch and robe off his desk chair and heads into the bathroom and closes the door with his right hind leg.

He sleepily walks towards his sink in an attempt to brush his teeth but finds it a rather tough act with the sleep still in his eyes and his mind urging him to get back to bed. As he stood there in front of the sink he couldn't help but feel a sense of frustration since he found it a little bit too high for him with his fluffy head barely making it above the sink top.

DJ decides to find a stool and starts searching. After looking in all the cabinets DJ finally finds the stool under the right side sink. Happily DJ set’s the two step stool against the sink noticing just how yellow the stool is.

His mind was telling him to climb back into bed and surrender to the comforting embrace of sleep, but he knew that he had to push through. He raised the toothbrush to his mouth and began to scrub, the bristles tickling his gums as he did so.

He could feel the sleep gradually lifting from his mind, replaced by a sense of alertness that he had not felt in hours. As he rinsed the foam from his mouth, he caught a glimpse of his reflection in the mirror.

His eyes were still heavy with sleep, but he could see a glimmer of determination there too. He knew that if he wanted to be productive and successful, he had to fight through the moments of fatigue and push himself to do what needed to be done. He rinsed off the toothbrush and placed it back in its holder, feeling a sense of accomplishment wash over him. It may have been a small victory, but it was a victory, nonetheless feeling a sense of pride in himself that he hadn't felt in a long time.

As DJ is vigorously brushing his teeth Goldie decides to make his bed in order for him to have a clean room. As she does so she cannot but help feel excited about what was to come. Since the young master was really looking forward to seeing Princess Luna and her student she couldn’t help but be happy for him.

With the bed made Goldie decides to check up on DJ. As she hears DJ still brushing his teeth Goldie decides to ask DJ if she could help him. DJ with a mouth full of water replies, “No thank you. Just about done here.” Hearing the boy try to muster up a reply in his current state Goldie could not help but laugh and asked DJ to let her know when he was done.

DJ now done with his teeth brushing he tells Goldie, “I’m done with my teeth, and I am going to start brushing my hair & coat.”

Goldie replies, “Maybe if you like I can brush your coat for you.” DJ ponders the offer for a moment but remembering how much he liked it when his mother used to brush his hair and coat, he wholeheartedly agrees to Goldie’s offer of brushing his hair and coat and opens the bathroom door for her.

Goldie smiled at DJ's enthusiastic agreement and followed him into the bathroom. After DJ took off his under shirt she could see that DJ's coat was a little messy and thought that a good brushing would do him some good.

DJ sat down in front of Goldie and watched as she retrieved a brush from the sink. As she began to gently run the brush through his fur, DJ closed his eyes and let out a contented sigh. He remembered how much he used to enjoy when his mother would brush his hair and coat, and Goldie's brushing was reminding him of that. They sat together in this pose.

Goldie could tell that DJ was enjoying the experience, and she took care to be gentle and thorough as she worked through the tangles and knots in his fur. She could feel the bond between them growing stronger with each stroke of the brush.

After a few minutes, Goldie had finished brushing DJ's coat. She took a step back to admire her work, and she could see that DJ's fur looked shinier and healthier than before.

DJ stood up and gave Goldie a grateful kiss on the hoof before bounding out of the bathroom. Goldie watched him go, feeling a sense of warmth and happiness in her heart. She knew that this small act of kindness had strengthened their friendship, and she looked forward to many more happy moments with DJ in the days to come.

As Goldie entered the room she could see the excited ball of fur that was DJ trying to put on his red under shirt as fast as possible since he was so excited to meet Luna and her student. She rushed forward to untangle DJ from his shirt and rescue the colt out of his predicament. With DJ rescued and him putting on his robe and hunch, Goldie takes up the hairbrush and starts brushing DJ’s coat of hair and tail as DJ closes his eyes and relaxes into Golide’s lap with a content look on his face. As Goldie continued to brush DJ, he could not help to notice how fine a coat of hair DJ had and how it would straighten instantly as she ran the hair brush through the boy's mane.

DJ on the other hand was simply enjoying the feeling of being pampered and lovingly brushed by Goldie. Seeing the colt relaxing and enjoying himself Goldie could not help but comment how cute he was.

Goldie leaned over and stroked the colt's back, causing the colt’s tail to wag in delight. "You are so cute!" she exclaimed, smiling at the contented colt.

As she watched him lounging in the sun, she could not help but feel a sense of envy. The colt seemed to have everything figured out - he knew how to relax, how to enjoy the simple things in life, and how to find joy in even the most mundane of moments.

Goldie, on the other hand, always felt like she was rushing through life, trying to get to the next big thing. She was always striving for more, always pushing herself to be better, faster, and stronger. But as she looked at the colt, she realized that maybe she had it all wrong.

Maybe the key to a happy life wasn't about achieving more, but about enjoying the simple things in life. Maybe it was about taking the time to relax and appreciate the little moments that make life so special.

As she sat there hugging the colt in her lap, while stroking his back, basking in the warmth of the sun, she felt a sense of peace wash over her. For the first time in a long time, she felt content with where she was in life, and she knew that she would try to incorporate more moments like this into her daily routine.

As the colt stretched and yawned, Goldie smiled and whispered to him, "Thank you for reminding me of what's really important." The colt looked up at her with his big, green eyes, and Goldie knew that she had found a new friend and a new perspective on life.

With Goldie done with the brushing she starts to tickle the relaxing colt. While initially surprised at first as his eyes widen, DJ is paralyzed by the tickling and starts laughing and enjoys himself with Goldie blowing raspberries on the colt’s belly alongside the tickling. His tail wagged furiously as Goldie continued to tickle him, and he couldn't help but let out a series of delighted giggles.

As Goldie blew raspberries on his belly, DJ's laughter only intensified. He wriggled and squirmed under her touch, his tongue lolling out of his mouth as he enjoyed the playful interaction.

Goldie couldn't help but laugh along with him, feeling a sense of joy and happiness at the sound of DJ's infectious laughter. She continued to tickle him, moving her hooves to different parts of his body to keep him guessing and laughing.

After a few minutes, Goldie finally stopped tickling DJ, who lay panting and smiling up at her. She could see that he was thoroughly enjoying himself, and she was glad to have been able to bring some joy and laughter to his day.

As they lay there, catching their breath and enjoying the warmth of the sun, Goldie felt a deep sense of contentment. She knew that she had made a friend in DJ, and she looked forward to many more happy moments with him in the days to come.

After a while seeing the giddy state of DJ, Goldie stops the tickling and DJ gets his breath back DJ exclaims, “Let’s go and have some yummy breakfast Goldie before there is none left for us.”

Goldie smiled as she accepted DJ's invitation to breakfast. She had grown quite fond of the playful colt, and she was excited to spend more time with him. As they made their way to the dining hall, Goldie couldn't help but feel a sense of happiness and contentment. The sun was shining, the birds were singing, and she was with DJ.

When they arrived at the dining hall, Goldie was greeted with the delicious aroma of hay bacon, pancakes, and eggs. Her stomach grumbled in anticipation, and she quickly made her way to the food.

DJ followed closely behind, wagging his tail in excitement as he watched Goldie fill her plate with pancakes, bacon, and eggs. Goldie couldn't resist giving him a small piece of bacon, and DJ eagerly devoured it, his tail wagging even faster even though he did blurt out that while the hay bacon was not bad he still preferred some floppy regular bacon.

As they sat down at a nearby table, Goldie and DJ enjoyed their breakfast together, chatting and laughing as they ate. Soon enough Cadence joined them and the three of them had a hearty breakfast enjoying each other’s company and DJ’s playfulness.

Cadence sits on the far left corner of the table with DJ sitting in the center with Goldie. As the lot of them got done with their hearty portions of scrambled eggs and hay bacon they started on the large stack of pancakes in front of them. As the trio launches into the pancakes Cadence & Goldie have their fill with syrup while DJ asks for powdered sugar.
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The trio continued to enjoy their pancakes, each in their own way, happy to be spending a morning together. As they ate, they enjoyed each other's company and the delicious food before them.

With the stack of pancakes halfway finished Cadence decides to start her first lesson regarding Azure with DJ. She had been meaning to do this for a while, and decided that now was the perfect time to start.

"Hey, you know what would be really helpful for you to learn? How to talk to girls in an effective and enjoyable manner!" Cadence said, smiling at her furry and fluffy friend. DJ's ears perked up with interest as he turned his head to face Cadence.

"Okay, let's start with the basics. The first thing you need to do is be confident. Girls are attracted to guys who are confident in themselves, so try to show them that you are comfortable in your own fur," she said.

Cadence continued, "The second thing you need to do is listen. Pay attention to what the girl is saying, and show her that you're interested in what she has to say. Ask questions and be engaged in the conversation."

DJ nodded again, his tail wagging with excitement. Cadence smiled, impressed with DJ's eagerness to learn. "Finally, be yourself. Don't try to be someone you're not just to impress a girl. Girls appreciate guys who are genuine and honest, so just be yourself and let your personality shine through," she said.

DJ nodded once more, his eyes bright with enthusiasm. "Thanks for the tips, Cadence! I'm excited to try them out and see how they work," he said.

Cadence continues the conversation by telling DJ to talk about hobbies that is how one spends their free time. She advises DJ that the best conversation can be had if both peoples' hobbies are common.

DJ hearing this excitedly proclaims, “I bet both of our hobbies are the same since I have the best hobbies.”

Goldie, seeing her friend’s confidence and holding back her laughter, kindly asks, “So what are these best hobbies of yours DJ?”

DJ, maintaining his confidence, exclaims, “I love reading, watching fun videos, and playing with my trains. I even make short videos about them sometimes.”

Goldie asks, “What do you like to read?”

DJ replies, “Only the best adventure fiction books around. With lots of action and suspense.”

Goldie notices that Cadence has a slight worried look on her face as she listens to DJ.

Goldie asks, “What’s the matter Cadence?”

Cadence replies, “Not much. It's just that Azure likes reading Non-fiction books and I cannot see how DJ & Azure will find anything in common here.”

Hearing this DJ is deflated a little and exclaims, “Non-fiction. While I can see the charm of non-fiction, I personally do not enjoy them and read to find a bit of fantasy and wish fulfillment in our lives.”

Seeing DJ’s state, Goldie falls over laughing and Cadence exclaims, “Let us move on since I see this is a dead topic. So the next topic that we may hopefully find some common ground is childhood memories which is something that will bring a smile to both of your faces as you are engulfed in nostalgia. Besides, it adds a layer of meaning to your conversation and makes it memorable. So DJ, what's your favorite childhood memory?”

As DJ reminisced about his childhood memories, he couldn't help but feel a little sad. He started thinking about his own family and the time spent with them all. They were always there for him, playing with him and showering him with love and affection.

Over time, DJ had trouble making friends and mainly had a hard time figuring out who his real friends were. Since he was the first balancer paralox born in millions of years.

DJ further said: “The way I would play with my friends all day in the field and when we all were tired I would rush home to be with my parents and have a hot comforting meal that my mother would prepare with all of her love. I miss my father too, who was usually traveling to places and I used to wait till the time he would get home and I could spend time with him. I sure do miss that and wish that I could just be back with them and spend a couple of days with all of them.”

As DJ talks the mood gets a little somber around the table with everyone feeling a little sad hearing DJ reminisce.

Cadence seeing DJ getting a little teary eyed holds his hoof and consoles him. While DJ is a little taken aback by Cadence’s gesture he highly appreciates it.

Cadence seeing DJ get himself together states confidently, “At least you will have something in common with Azure, DJ. Azure also reminisces about her time spent with her older brothers and parents as the best time of her life.”

DJ pepping up a bit says, “As she should. It’s the best when you get to be with friends and family.”

With some common ground found Cadence moves on to the next topic in her mind that of one’s life goals and ambitions letting DJ know that this will be an important way to connect with her as it will help him know her plans for the future and what she expects of it. Goldie chips in that it will also help each of them know what the other is ambitious & passionate about. DJ when asked by Cadence about his life goals replies, “To destroy all bullies, snobs, aka low life’s because I’m sick of being put down without knowing what to do but I’m hoping Cadence will teach me how to do that.”

Cadence hearing this can’t help but feel a deep bond with DJ and gives him a loving scratch behind his ear.

DJ having shared his goals asks Cadence what Azure’s life goals were to which Cadence replies, “Well it’s kind of rather simpler than yours DJ. She wants to learn magic.”

“OH MY GOD!!!! That is so cool. Forget about what I said. I want to learn magic with Azure.” exclaims DJ excitedly.

With Goldie laughing hysterically Cadence does a face palm and sighs, “and here I thought DJ was showing some actual growth.”

DJ replies: "Oh come on magic is cool, Cadence.”

Cadence replies, “I know but I liked your answer better. Anyway, let's move on to the next topic that you might discuss, which is one’s taste in music. From your most loved songs to ones that you absolutely cannot stand, you guys can talk about it all. So DJ what do you like?”

DJ exclaims excitedly, “I love some inspirational music. Anything that can get me hyped up and excited for my day. Right now my favorite is Do Something by Mathew West. My most favorite thing to listen to though is some classic 50’s Rock & Roll music. It just gets me so pumped up and excited.”

Goldie exclaims, “Wow. I never knew that about you DJ. So what are your favorite songs in 50’s rock and roll?”

DJ says, “Well you cannot go wrong with the classics like Footloose and Papa's Got A Brand New Bag are 50’s songs I like.”

Cadence while enjoying DJ’s ramble about his music choices replies, “Well Azure might not like your taste in music as she likes Country Music stars like Zach Bryan and Tyler Childers and she is particularly fond of songs like, “Letting someone go” & “Lady May” but I think the best thing about this topic is that you guys can talk about the difference in music itself and maybe do not need as much common ground in this topic.”

After talking a bit more about the music that they or Azure may like, Cadence rushed them along as after glancing at the large and intricate Clock that was hanging on the ornate wall of the dining hall realized that they did not have a lot of time till the arrival of Azure at the palace.

“I think we have had our fill of discussion music. Let’s move on to the next subject.” Explained Cadence.

“Why though,” pouted DJ. “I was really enjoying showing off my deep and profound music knowledge.”

“I know. I know my friend,” assured Cadence. “It is just that your profound knowledge has inspired me and I wanted to talk about more inspirational people in our lives.”

“Hmm,” hummed DJ with a silly smile on his kind face. “That sounds about right, seeing how much I have inspired you.”

“So I think I shall go first. My Papa for me is the one who truly always inspires me. He might be my Mom’s Dad but he is so energetic and funny he might as well be our age. Besides, he is always there for me with a kind word or a warm hug. I also like to make a few projects with him like building things for my trains.”

Goldie, seeing DJ taking a breath, starts to say, “For me it’s my…”

DJ, though having caught his breath interrupts her in great excitement, “I am sooooo sorry Goldie but I just have to get this off my chest. My parents are the best Mom and Dad in the world. Yes, from time to time they scold me but I know they mean well.”

“Anyone else you would like to talk about DJ?” sighed Cadence, knowing very well that DJ would not let anyone talk until he had his say.

DJ this time thinking a bit replies, “I think there is one person that I would love to talk about. The Doctor. Doctor Who is easily the best TV show in all the world. He has helped me so much. You know I was not the most confident kid growing up. I would be shy many times when I was young but watching The Doctor made me see how confident he was and how great a personality he had.”

“Come on Dj it is not “the best Tv show,” in all the world.” teased Goldie.

“YES IT IS!!” retorted DJ angrily. “As I was saying before being so rudely interrupted I had quite a few problems growing up and other than my parents and Papa it was The Doctor who gave me all the confidence in the world and helped in making me the very confident and outgoing boy that you see in front of you. The most important thing The Doctor taught me was that no one has any right to take away my confidence and that I matter.”

“Wow! That was really quite sweet DJ. I think it’s a privilege that we get to be inspired by someone other than a family member. Hearing the way you spoke about The Doctor I am pretty sure you would want to be a Doctor.”

“Not really. You know how hard it is to be a doctor. You have to study so much for it and besides I do not really like all the adrenaline and pain that he goes through.” Replied DJ while making a sour face.

With that everyone fell silent for a moment with Cadence processing all that DJ had told her, DJ still making faces about The Doctor’s life & Goldie being just happy that she was getting to know so much about her good friend DJ’s life.

Being the first out of their little reverie Goldie piped in, “I think DJ is done with the people that inspire him. So Cadence maybe you could tell us a bit about those that inspire Azure as that would be super helpful for DJ.”

“That would be wise I think,” Spoke up Cadence regaining a bit of her regality.

“As we all know it is one’s parents that always inspire us and help us do better. It is no different with Azure who views her parents not only as her good friends and confidants but also her mentor’s in all types of magic. Her brother’s on the other hand I believe are a real pain but she still loves them with all her heart.”

“How many brothers does she have again?” inquired DJ to Cadence.

“Four I believe. She, if I remember correctly, is the youngest child.”

“Wow. That is so cool.” Chipped in Goldie, “I am a middle child. It is one of the best feelings in the world to know that you have siblings that will back you up and always look out for you. You know Cadence even though my siblings would annoy me at times I love them nonetheless and really miss them.”

“Why is that Goldie?” inquired DJ. “Don’t you guys hang out anymore.”

“Well I would love to DJ.” replied Goldie, “But seeing as my older sister is a city guard and always busy it is quite tough. Although from time to time we see each other here in the castle when she’s doing her rounds my baby brother is a whole other story seeing as he is busy with his job as a rookie photographer these days.”

“Well at least you have some really good friends, Goldie,” exclaimed DJ in an attempt to pep up Goldie.

“I sure do DJ,” cried Goldie regaining her wide smile while tightly hugging her good friend DJ.

“Well keeping this happy mood afloat I think we should move ahead with our little brainstorming session that we are having. The next topic up for discussion is a little thing I like to call “A Vacation Bucket List”. So this is quite simply a list of places that you want to visit in your lifetime,” instructed Cadence seeing how the mood had turned into a happy one.

“Oh this sounds so fun to talk about seeing how outgoing I am,” excitedly exclaimed DJ hoping to sound more of an extrovert than he actually was.

“Well do let us know then mister outgoing what your dream vacation destination would be?” chided Goldie seeing right through DJ.

Surprisingly DJ took a few seconds to give his answer seeing as how excited he was to discuss the topic.

“Well I think I would go to someplace calm and beautiful like in nature like an old forest with very old trees that slightly whisper to you their tales as you sit underneath them reading your favorite book,” said DJ.

“Um…. that seems rather beautiful and peaceful DJ and I did not expect such an answer,” Said Cadence.

“Yup. Especially after DJ claimed himself Mister Outgoing,” joked Goldie.

“Well I guess I am not as Social as I want to be but believe me I am trying,” exclaimed DJ, a bit angry.

“I think we should talk about what Azure would like.” said Cadence hoping to cut the slight tension that had built up between her two friends. “Surprisingly she has similar aspirations to you in this regard DJ and I think you would get along well on your vacation seeing as she also loves nature and loves to explore it.”

“WOW!! That is so cool. I think I am liking Azure the more you tell me about her and would love to hang out with her although there is one more destination that I would love to vacation as it popped up in my mind the moment you explained the concept,” said DJ.

“Well do let us know DJ,” encouraged Cadence.

“Um… it is kind of silly. If I tell you guys, promise not to make fun of me. I am especially looking at you Goldie,” said DJ slightly glaring at Goldie.

“We promise not to say anything mean DJ,” assured Goldie with a hint of a smile on her face.

“Well I would love to go to a romantic beach somewhere and spend time with someone I truly love.”

“Hmm… what would you do with the one you love on the beach?” inquired Goldie testing her friend.

“I would do what they do in the movies and enjoy myself. I might even give her a kiss,” said DJ bashfully, hiding his face under the table.

“That is quite sweet my friend,” assured Cadence.

“I think we should move on from this topic,” requested DJ still feeling a bit shy and uncomfortable having shared what his ideal vacation spot would be such a personal thought and desire especially considering how shy and introverted he was.

“That is not a bad idea, DJ. While I had this topic noted down for discussion it was a bit further down but of course we can push it up now that you have suggested it,” agreed Cadence. “I think I will go first here. My favorite food in the whole entire world is soup as nothing beats a piping hot bowl of well-made soup, especially a good mulligatawny soup. In fact, I just had one a few days ago in the city and it was delicious.”

As soon as Cadence finished her little speech about how good soup is, both Goldie & DJ started to uncontrollably laugh.

“YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING ME!!” cried out DJ barely full of excitement and energy.

“My favorite soup is creamy tomato soup and spinach dumpling soup that they serve at Olive Garden. It’s what my mom would give me when I was sick. I sure have some really good memories of soup with my mom as she helped me get back to good health.”

Seeing DJ’s excitement, Goldie chimed in, “Well soup is ok in my book but I am glad you both have great memories of it.”

“Well, while I love soup it’s not the best food in the world. Let me tell you the best food in the world. It’s my Mom’s divinely delicious Alfredo Noodles with the creamiest of sauces, bits of chicken and some truly fettuccine pasta,” said DJ.

“Um… that does sound divine DJ, especially after hearing about Cadence’s soup,” said Goldie with a bit of a snicker.

“Well since none of you can appreciate the finer things in life and do not even want to respect my choice I have half a mind to not even tell you guys what Azure likes eating,” said Cadence with a bit of fury in her voice.

“Oh come on Cadence. Don’t be like that. Me and DJ were just joking. While soup is not our favorite dish we will bear it because of you,” said Goldie giving Cadence a love filled look.

“Well it’s tomato pizza if you must truly know. Azure loves her pizza and likes it as simple and thin as possible.”

“Wow! A fellow Italian cuisine lover and while I have not had tomatoes on a pizza I am telling you guys I am liking this girl more and more with each passing minute,” said DJ.

“She also likes Blueberries. I’ve even heard she loves eating them by themselves and especially loves it on a good pie or tart.”

“That is quite interesting. I really like blueberries and I love their scrumptious taste,” said DJ.

“There you go again DJ,” said Cadence with a sly smile. “Getting super excited about other people about their food choices.”

“Alright, alright,” pipped Goldie. “I think we should move on to the next topic since I am getting a bit hungry discussing all of this scrumptious food.”

“That would be best,” agreed Cadence. “Well I think we should discuss art and all that it entails. Art you see, my dear friend DJ, is the true expression of an artist's inner self, his being, his desires and all of expression. Really good art can help express not only a person being but also the time, place, and mindset that he lives in. It portrays emotions and thoughts that are beyond words both spoken and written. It is no wonder that it has been coined ““A picture is worth a thousand words.”” So my dear DJ, tell us what you like.”

“That was quite eloquent of you Cadence. While you are right that good art goes beyond one's self I cannot help but be partial towards landscape paintings. They seem to just portray a sense of calm and serenity like Starry Night by Vincent Van Gough. A Lot of people think it’s quite dreary and drab but believe you me it is so starkly beautiful. It shows how nature can be a bit wild and stormy but it still makes room and nurtures all creatures. If you want something a bit less stormy and stark, I also tend to heavily favor Sunlight & Shadow by Martin Johnson Heade. It shows the shear beauty of nature and how bountiful and serene it can be and the painting's primary motif, sunlight and shadow, seen, for instance, in its intricate cloud shadows and the subtle movement from light to dark across the body of the haystack, informs and unites all its visual elements."

“Wow. I did not know you were so profoundly into art and all that it entails DJ,” appreciated Cadence. “This might just be one topic where you may have Azure soundly beat.”

“It is not really a contest, is it Cadence?” Said DJ.

“Yes. I think you are right. Well Azure being the Filly girl that she has a deep love for the art of her city especially the famous flowers.”

“Oh oh. I have heard rave reviews about the flower shows and art graffiti of Fillydelphia and how much of an impact it has on the art scene. Although I did not really think that there are any paintings in Fillydelphia related to flowers.” chimed in Goldie.

“Then you must have not heard about Severin Roesen’s famous Flower Still Life with Bird's Nest or Paul Cezanne’s Still Life with Flowers in an Olive Jar which hangs proudly at the Museum of Art, in Fillydelphia. While I do not really know alot about art and how it makes one feel I am sure that DJ will have a field day conversing with Azure about all the different art styles and famous artists,” explained Cadence.

“I think I will. I am glad that she likes art, especially something as serene and peaceful as myself,” DJ exclaims.

“She holds a particular place in her heart for Art…She really loves art,” Cadence explained.

"I don't know much about art, but as far as I know, art is not learned in school and institutions: art is the God-gifted thing that is blessed to the person," he says, sighing with exhaustion.

Before anyone says more about arts Cadence suddenly says, “Can we move to another topic like…….” she stops and looks like that something she fails to remember.

DJ says as he tries her to remember, “Like a…. Room, like hanging out, or other extra activities.”

She says with a little smile, “Oh no, dude. I mean you can also talk about her likes and dislikes in a meal.”

Then DJ responds, “Really that is a great idea. It also matters what she likes in meals like fruit or vegetable groups etc,” DJ then says, “Yeah you are right. I will talk with her about that when she arrives.”

Cadence takes a bite from her toast and says in response, “You will have to talk to her about this topic.”

DJ then asks Cadence, “Yeah I will but, when will I see Azure today? I mean by what time Azure and Luna will arrive? Do you know Cadence?”

She replies sweetly, “They will arrive by the 10 am train.”

DJ sighs heavily and takes a look at his internal watch in his cyborg eye to know the time and says, “It means that there is about 30 minutes left for them to arrive here because it is 9:30 am.”

They end up finishing up their breakfast, then Cadence asks Goldie to bring a seat cushion before they move towards the throne room for DJ to take a seat on after leaving the dining room.

Cadence asks, “Goldie, can you bring a seat cushion for DJ to sit on, Please.”

Goldie says, “Yeah of course princess.”

Goldie brings her a seat cushion when they reach the throne room and places it near the throne.

Cadence thanks her, “Thank you Goldie.”

Goldie says, “No problem, your highness. Ok guys, now I’m going to go do my duties around the palace, so bye bye.”

Cadence responds, “See you later, take care bye bye.”

“Ok, bye bye Goldie take care,” DJ answers.

“You too DJ and let me know how it goes with Azure,” said Goldie.

“Okay I will.”

After Goldie went out to carry out her responsibilities around the palace, Cadence asked DJ to take a seat on the seat cushion.

He thanked her, “Thanks Cadence.”

Cadence then asks DJ, “Now Azure and Luna will come soon so what will you ask from her?”

DJ replies as he does not understand her question, “Meaning what?”

Cadence then acknowledges him, “I mean what will be the focus of your conversation with her? What will you discuss with her?”

DJ responds again, “Not something special but my main focus of conversation will include asking about her study in magic.”

Cadence asks again, “Are you not gonna go deeply into conversation with her but, why?”

DJ then says, “I don’t want to go more deep during conversation with her because this will be my first meeting with her and that’s why I don’t want to bore her.”

Cadence says, “I think you should talk about her experience in magic which she is currently learning. She will love your interest in magic.”

DJ replies, “Yeah, I'm sure that she will love it.”

Then Cadence says, “Also you can share your hobbies and activities with her.”

“You are right, but I don't know if she will take interest in me or not.” DJ says while rubbing a hoof on the floor in front of his cushion.

Cadence says, “Oh don’t be more worried about it. If you take interest in her hobbies then she will also take interest in you.”

“You are saying it as if it is an exchange of matters. You take interest in me and I take interest in you.”

Then Cadence says in response, “It is not the matter of exchange but by that method you two will go deep in each other's interest.”

DJ replies again, “That is the good method of conversation and expressing your own ideas to one, seriously. I agree with that.”

They were both busy in the conversation with each other and in the conversion that thirty or so minutes goes by and the time comes for Luna and Azure to arrive and a guard knocks at the throne room door so Cadence allows him to come inside.

Cadence says in the answer of his knock, “Yes.”

The guard comes inside and announces, “Ma’am Princess Luna and her student Azure have arrived, can I send them inside.”

Then Cadence says, “Yes, send them in.”

The guard responds, “As you wish.”

The guard leaves them and Cadence gets off the throne and stands in front of it while DJ gets off his cushion and stands behind her a bit nervous. But at first she doesn’t observe and pay attention to his shyness.

A few minutes later Luna and Azure come into the throne room with Azure shyly hiding behind Luna’s left front leg as Luna stops in front of Cadence and they greet each other.

“Good morning Auntie Luna,” Cadence greets her aunt smiling.

“Good morning Cadence we are pleased to see thee.” Luna replies, greeting her niece.

Cadence then looks down to see Azure shyly hiding behind Luna’s left front leg.

“It’s alright little one,” Cadence projects. “Don’t be shy.”

Azure looks up from behind Luna’s leg. “Um hello Princess Cadence,” she shyly greets.

As they talk DJ looks over at the two ponies. “Wow, that must be Azure,” DJ exclaims in his mind, “she’s…beautiful.” He swoons.

DJ wanted to introduce himself to Azure but he felt a bit nervous. That's why he continued his silence behind Cadence. As Cadence feels his presence, she turns her attention back towards DJ.

Cadence tries to confront him, “Why are you feeling so shy my dear. ”

DJ then says, “I'm not feeling shy but I am a bit nervous.”

Cadence tries to comfort him by saying, “Come on, don't be nervous. Come and meet them.”

He answers with his ears folded down, “Ok, I'm coming out.”

He then walks out from behind Cadence and then walks towards Luna and Azure. He stretches out his hoof towards Azure and says, still a bit nervous, “Hi, my name is DJ Hopper. What’s your name?”

Azure looks from behind Luna’s leg but Azure only shyly hides behind Luna again.

“Was it something I said?” asked DJ, putting his right hoof down.

Seeing the shyness of Azure, Luna takes a chance to explain her behavior as usual again and she takes a start on it. When she knows that Luna is defining her etiquette, she hides more behind Luna.

Luna defines, “Don’t take it so seriously. She usually behaves like that when she looks at the new ponies but with the passage of time, her shyness turns into an empathic conversation.”

Cadence says, “Come on Azure, don’t feel shy.”

Then Cadence moves ahead towards Azure, while she hides behind the front hooves of Luna. Seeing her shyness Luna gave her courage to face all of them.

Luna encourages her by telling her that, “Come on, Azure, they are not strangers, they are our becoming. Don’t be afraid. Let's introduce yourself to them.”

“Hi, how are you?” DJ moves ahead towards Azure again to shake hooves with her.

“Hi,” She answers with fear.

“Can you introduce yourself please?” Seeing her shyness DJ swipe off his nervousness by telling her that.

Then she took a start on her introduction with downcast eyes in a leisure voice, “I’m Azure and I’m the personal....student of Princess Luna.”

“Really well I’m the personal student of Princess Cadence,” DJ Hopper exclaims excitedly while putting his right hoof on this chest.

Then he takes a new turn to the conversation by saying, “There are some interesting facts that I have heard about you.”

“Interesting facts about me. What? What have you heard about me?” she says with a bit of shyness peeking her head behind Luna’s left leg a bit.

“Yes, I have heard that you are studying magic. Is it true?” DJ answers.

Then she replies to his question, “Yes, it's true but how did you know that?”

Then Cadence answers her, “Now if he asks about you, then what should I tell him.”

DJ already knows all about her but he wants her to introduce herself to him. That's why he acts like he doesn't know much about it.

To feel free with her he portrays his interest in magic to her and starts chattering with her about it by asking, “Ok, so how long have you been learning this?”

She answers shortly, “for about four years.”

The conversation between DJ and Azure was getting more fruitful and deeper. As Cadence realizes that they both are going deeper with each other she leaves them alone and engages herself with Luna in conversation and shows herself to them as if they have escaped out of her notice.

“So, how much do you know about magic? Meaning how much experience do you have in magic.” DJ interrogates.

“I know the basic theory of magic and also teleportation spells and know about it and also I have developed one of my own for the first time I tried creating a spell of my own.” She answers his interrogation.

DJ says with his excitement, “A teleportation spell, wow, that’s great, I also love teleportation. Can you apply this spell on me.”

Then she made a serious look towards him, “DJ you know that teleportation in through magic is so risky, till now except magic masters, anyone who has tried this tactic has failed to come back again that person to his home and you also know that now I’m learning it, that’s why if I move you to elsewhere then how could I move you back again to your home. And you also know that I am an earth pony and without the use of a horn I cannot cast any spell. So please, understand the sensitivity of the situation and don't be obstinate.”

Hearing the advice of Azure, he ignores his stubbornness and says, “Ok, honey, ok. I won't compel you again for this but that’s why I like you, you're an earth pony that understands the basic concept of magic. My people are all earth ponies that can do magic like this.”

She looked at him with astonishment at what he was doing as he pulled out a paper and pencil from his hunch and levitated it in his fingers, with a yellow aura, and came towards her.

“Wow, how did you do that?” She asks with a hoof to her face in amazement.

DJ just smiles at Azure’s amazement, “I have a pocket storage spell in my hunch behind my head to store stuff and my robotic fingers are magic manipulators that lets me control my magic.” DJ explains. “If you can’t teleport me then you must have to acknowledge me about the mechanics for the spell by drawing it on this.” DJ utters.

Then she replies to him in a weary way, “DJ it’s a lengthy process, I can’t really draw it all on paper. I don’t think.”

DJ again insisted on her, “Please, just try to draw it on paper.”

Finally he convinces her by his insisting and by the saying of DJ she starts drawing up the mechanism of teleportation. DJ was so excited to learn the mechanism of teleportation by the sketch. While making the drawing of Teleportation, she starts a conversation with him by asking him about his hobbies.

Azure asks, “What are your hobbies? Meaning, what are you doing in your free time?”

Then he answers, “Not something special like you but in my free time, I watch TV shows, sing, play with my trains, and read books.”

Azure asks again, “All of your hobbies are best but singing is one of my favorites. Believe me I'm a great lover of music. Which music band do you love?”

DJ responds, “I love the rock and roll band of the 50s.”

She speaks, “Rock and roll band of the 50s. I also heard their music several times, it was a good band of its time.”

DJ then says, “I love their music because their ways of composing music are so good. It was really appreciative.”

Then she asks. “Can you sing with yourself now?”

“Not now, but I will soon sing a song in appreciation of your talent,” DJ answers.

Azure asks DJ, “Ok, As you wish.”

DJ then made a promise to himself that he will sing to her one day and then says, “Now you draw your spell diagram sketch.”

A few moments later Azure prepares her drawing of a teleportation sketch and shows it to DJ.

"My teleportation spell works a bit differently than regular teleport spells," Azure explained. "Rather than instantly transporting us from one location to another, it gently phases the origin and destination locations, blending them together temporarily."

She continued, "When I first cast the spell, it creates a magical link between two physical places, overlaying them in the same space while keeping them separated by a thin magical barrier. So for a moment, we can actually see both locations simultaneously - where we started merging and overlapping with where we want to end up."

"Then, the spell slowly makes the original location fade away while making the destination fully real and tangible around us. It's like turning down the volume on one song while turning up a different song on the stereo. The change happens gradually, note by note, until all you hear is the new location.”

Azure smiled softly, "So in the process, it feels like we took one smooth step forward from point A to point B, without ever disturbing our surroundings. We moved forward in space, without physically traveling the distance in between."

She concluded, "It's a more elegant, gradual transition than abruptly 'popping' from one place to another like regular teleportation. And it allows me to dip a hoof into complex dimensional magic by phasing locations in and out of each other."

DJ's eyes lit up as he visualized her explanation, eager to add the page describing Azure's inventive spell into his collection documenting her magical accomplishments. He hoped that having a permanent record of her gifts would remind Azure how talented she was, whenever she doubted herself.

She then utters, passing over the sketch to DJ, “Take it. This is your Teleportation sketch.”

DJ thanked her, “Wow this sketch is so beautiful. Thank you, Azure.”

“It’s ok.” She says bashfully while swinging a hoof at the ground.

DJ then asks, “Can you sign here at the bottom of it.”

She takes the sketch from his hoof and signs at the bottom of a page and hands it back again to DJ with his pencil.

DJ says, “Thank you, Azure, really you are so talented.”

Azure thanks her, “Thank you but soon I will also test your talent.”

To feel free her DJ laughs and says, “As you wish, your grace.”

As she hears that she starts giggling too with him.

After their laughter subsided, DJ shouted out to Cadence, “Cadence, Cadence, where are you?”

Cadence says in his response, “Calm down DJ I’m still right here.”

He then asks her by handing her the teleportation spell diagram, “I want you to take this spell diagram and put it in a frame.”

DJ hoofed over her his sketch and she gripped it. She took a bit of a look at it and gave her opinion about the spell diagram.

She expresses her opinion in these words, “Wow, it is so beautiful and well thought out, I really love it. Azure, have you come up with this spell diagram?”

Then she replies, “Yeah, I have made it.”

Cadence replies again, “Azure, really you are so talented. I appreciate it.”

When they both are busy chatting with each other at the same time DJ kicks off their conversation by saying to her that, “Cadence, could you put up this spell in a frame so I can hang it up on my wall above my bed and have a gold plaque saying, “Azure’s first spell”?”

Then she answers politely, “Ok, my student I will go find a frame to put this in.”

She leaves them alone and gets out of the room to find a frame, as DJ had explained to her. Azure was so confused to see that he thought so highly of her teleportation spell diagram.

She asks him with her puzzlement, “Why are you framing my spell drawing?”

He then turned back to look at her and cleared her puzzlement by saying, “Azure, you don't know, I became your biggest fan when I learned about your experience in magic and you're also such a big inspiration to earth ponies everywhere.”

Azure expresses her modesty and self effacement, she was showing so humble and wanted to not show much of her talent to others. It seemed like she doesn’t like to think that she is better than others.

So she answers in her humble way as she blushes and tilts her head shyly down to the right, “It's nothing special like me DJ. Why are you framing it?”

Then DJ responds by lifting her chin, “No, don't count yourself less than others. Your field is the only field in which very few people thrive, especially for earth ponies. Few people know about it.”

She was counting herself as a common pony and thinks that her spell is nothing special but instead of her humbleness DJ continues praising her up and encouraging her talent is the golden key with her by which she opens the gates of success in her life if she doesn't lose her courage, gives focus to her own aim and to do her work with honesty. DJ judges that she is getting bored of him giving her more advice. That's why he changed his topic of conversation by asking her about having any friends.

DJ asks rather shyly with his right hoof swinging above the ground, “Do you have any friends your own age?”

Then Azure says sadly as she looks down at the floor, “No, I do not have any friends my own age.”

“WHAT!!? Who wouldn’t want to be friends with you? You're amazing!!” DJ exclaims, “I know I would feel lucky to be your friend…so…Can we be friends?”

Azure feels pleasant to hear that and accepts his request of friendship by saying a bit hesitant while looking slightly up with her head still looking at the floor, “Really, are you joking?”

Then DJ expresses his seriousness about friendship with her, “No, really, I’m serious. Can we be friends?”

Then she moved ahead her hoof of friendship towards DJ with a bit of a smile and said, “Yeah, I agree we can be friends.”

As he hears that he screamed with joy and says, “Yahoo!” He then shakes his hoof with hers and embraces her with so much excitement in a hug, where DJ was so excited to make her a friend there Azure’s eyes become wet with tears of joy that she now has a friend her own age. Seeing the tears in her eyes DJ gave her courage.

DJ encourages her, “These are the moments of happiness, why are you weeping like that?”

Then Azure says steadily with remaining her sensible way of uttering words, “I’m not weeping but I got emotional because for the first time I have made a friend of my own age.”

DJ says in her response, “I promise that in every challenging situation in life I will stand with you.”

Azure says, “Thank you, DJ, thank you. I hope you will be my best friend in life and I’ll never let this friendship break down.”

DJ cleans her tears from her wet eyes and again hugs her and consoles her encouragingly. During this time when they hug each other Cadence had returned and was talking to Luna and noticed them as they were both talking to each other as DJ and Azure were also talking to each other. Seeing them in this condition Cadence says to Luna in whispering.

She says in whispers, “Behold them how they hug each other like they are loving each other.”

Luna replies to her, “You are right, Cadence, they are looking like those lovers who met each other after a long time.”

During seeing them, sneakily Cadence laughs a bit then DJ and Azure get aroused by her giggles and get worried about that.

DJ coughs in order to know who is giggling in the corner of the room where they were positioned but soon he finds that it was Cadence and Luna then he says with a bit of shyness, “What are you laughing at?”

Cadence acts like she knows nothing and says, “Why, is laughing prohibited? By the way, what were you guys doing here in the center of the room?”

DJ answers, “Nothing special. Only chattering with each other.”

Then she questions again, “About, what?”

He says in response, “About our friendship.”

Cadence says again, “About friendship? That’s good.”

Then Luna suddenly kicks off in her matter and tells Azure about her friendship and shares her opinion about their friendship.

Luna opens her mind about their friendship, “Azure, I’m so happy for you. May harmony keep your friendship forever.”

Azure thanks her for keeping these types of feelings in her heart, “Thank you, Luna.” she said, as she looked down at the ground.

She answers, “Be happy, my student, be happy.”

As she finishes her chattering with Azure, Cadence suggests to DJ that he should take her for a spin around the palace and show her all around the crystal palace while Cadence and Luna talk over tea.

“DJ, you must want to show Azure the whole palace, so that her heart will feel a bit more comfortable, ok.” Cadence utters.

Then he responds, “Ok.” DJ says to Azure. “Come on, Azual, let’s go for a walk.”

“It’s Azure.” She corrects.

“That’s what I said,” says DJ. “Come on, I'll show you around.”

She shows consent with his opinion by saying that, “Ok lets go.”

After saying that he took her left hoof in his own right hoof and took her out of the room to show her the beauty of the palace. Cadence then took Luna to the private dining room and went to the kitchen to make and bring tea for Luna and herself.

She leaves the room by saying, “Luna, please sit down. I’ll make some tea for ourselves.”

Luna answers her, “Ok, dear.”

As Cadence was preparing tea for her and Luna, DJ and Azure are busy wandering together around the palace. While wandering in the area of the palace Azure saw the flowers of lilies in the flower vases in the hallways. She then suddenly ran towards the lilies.

Azure takes a big whiff of the lilies and says to DJ, “Do you know DJ, lilies are my favorite flower? I love it.”

“Really?” He asks making sure to make a note of that for the future.

She says in response, “Yeah, our palace garden is also filled with beautiful yellow lilies and whenever I go there I always bring two or three lilies with me.

Then DJ utters, “If you want, I can pick some for you?”

Azure rejects, “No thank you, it looks more beautiful in the vases instead of breaking the arrangement.”

DJ then says, “Ok, as you wish. Well, I want to show you something else. Come.”

He drags her hoof and runs away with her to show her something different but when they arrived nearer to that thing he put his hooves over her eyes.

Azure was amazed and asked, “What are you doing boy?”

Then DJ responded, “I have a surprise for you. Just bandage your eyes for a while and follow me.”

Azure agrees as she says, “Ok, boy.”

As DJ says to her just like his instruction she follows him. He takes her to his room in which he lived there. As he arrives nearer to his room he removes his hooves from the eyes of Azure and orders her that now she can open her eyes.

As she opens her eyes she says with puzzlement, “Is this your room?”

He asks if she takes interest in her room, “Yeah this is my room. Would you like to see my room?”

Azure answers, “Yeah, sure, why not? I would like to see your room.”

Then he moves ahead towards the door with his mark painted on the door and opens it by saying, “Come on. Let’s go inside.”

As she walked inside, she was surprised because of the yellow paint on the walls, which shines in light and forced her to remain focused on the wall of his room.

With astonishment she says, “Wow, beautiful. I love it, it's amazing.”

DJ says, “This is only a preview; the entire presentation is still to come.”

Saying this, he pulls her attention to the fall theme comforter on his bed and shows her his elaborately decorated bed, which was centered on the right wall and covered with an overwhelming number of red and golden pullovers, blankets also with fall themes.

“It is also very beautiful.” by saying that she runs towards the bed with excitement.

“Do you like it?” DJ asks.

She starts walking on the mattress and says, “Wow! How flexible is its foam?”

Suddenly her eyes fell on the glorious red mahogany colored wooden bookshelf located in the left side of his bedroom. So she stops inspecting the bed and walks towards it.

As Azure comes nearer to the bookshelf, she says, “Do you also like to read books?”

Then DJ replies, “I like to read books very much. Almost every evening I try to read a new chapter in a book.”

Azure says with some surprise, “Really? A whole chapter?”

DJ responds, “Yeah, I’m the biggest impatient person reading books. I always tell myself that I will read just one more chapter before bed.”

Azure picks up a book from his bookshelf and giggles as she sees the fictional books in his bookshelf.

She looked at his books and spoke with a bit of a smile, “Do you read fictional books?”

Then he replies, “I like to read fictional books which define the beauty of fantastical lands. Do you like it?”

Azure utters as she hears his opinion about books, “No, I prefer nonfiction books which define the complexities of real life like magic and history.”

DJ responds, “Okay it doesn’t matter, as you wish.”

Azure’s attention draws to the mobile device between his bookshelf and desk.

“What does this do?” she asks him.

DJ then starts to get nervous, “Um I guess you can call it a communication device so I can send letters to my parents at home.”

“It’s very pretty,” she compliments.

“Why thank you Azure,” DJ says breathing a sigh of relief that she doesn’t ask any further questions.

Then attention suddenly turns towards the Tv which is placed on the orange crystal stand, positioned on the wall in front of his enormous bed with a bit of space in between as she sees the Tv, she runs towards it.

As Azure looks at the Tv she says, “Do you watch television?”

Then he replies, “Yeah, but sometimes not all the time.”

Azure says in admiration of his room, “I like your room. It’s very beautiful.”

“Maybe someday you can show me your room?” DJ asks.

“Yeah maybe,” Azure replies bashfully.

DJ suddenly changed the turn of conversation by saying that. “Wait, Azure, I want to introduce you to someone.”

Then she says. “Um….ok.”

DJ calls for Goldie with a bell on his nightstand to introduce her to Azure because she didn’t meet her before this. DJ acknowledges to her that he is still new to the palace and didn’t know much about the palace. When he admits this to Azure and a few moments later of bell ringing, Goldie arrives and knocks at the door.

Then he answered, “Come in, Goldie, come in,” After hearing DJ's response, she opens the door and comes inside of DJ’s Bedroom.

“Sir, you called me,” Goldie says.

“Yeah, I want to introduce you to Azure,” DJ says in response.

DJ guides Azure over towards Goldie and DJ starts introducing them to each other.

DJ introduced. “Goldie, this is my new friend, Azure, and Azure this is my personal maid, Goldie.”

Then they shake hooves with each other and meet each other.

Goldie says, “Hi, how are you little filly?”

Azure responds a little bit shyly, “Hi, I’m fine.”

Then Goldie asks, “Did you arrive safely?”

Azure says in her response, “It was good.”

DJ suddenly kicks off between their conversation and interrupts their conversation.

He says, “Goldie, I want you to help me show her the whole palace.”

Goldie asks as she hears his answer, “Why? Have you not yet given her a tour of the palace?”

DJ then replies, “Goldie, you know very well that I’m still new to the palace.”

Then she accepted his request by saying, “Ok, young master, let’s go give you both a tour of the palace.”

DJ thanks her by saying, “Thank you, Goldie.” They then prepare themselves for the tour of the crystal palace and set off.

Author's Note

Been working on this since last February and now it’s finally done. I had planned on having a few more topics of conversation Cadence was going to give DJ but my coauthor wrote the topics as a discussion with Azure so I’m just gonna add that conversation to the next chapter. I was waiting for that conversation details to be added but my coauthor finished it early so that’s why this chapter is a bit earlier then planned.