Author's Note

Strap in folks, this one's going to be long! I'll try to keep a consistent post schedule, as I plan on releasing a story and/or memory based chapter once per week (probably Sundays) and maybe throw in a couple comedic bonus chapters for fun.

I hope you enjoy!

The Memory Stone Part I

[ This memory stone was recorded by: So do I just think my name now? Right! Ok, uh- Hi, I’m Twilight Sparkle! ]

Is… it working? I’ve tried tapping it but I’m not sure if it's recording or not.

Yes Twilight, I can see and hear your thoughts. Just relax and remain focused.

Oh, wow! This is so fascinating! The applications for chronicling histories alone is an exciting prospect, and this is so much quicker-

Twilight?

-than writing with a quill, how come I’ve never heard of these memory stones before? Oh it would-

Twilight Sparkle! Focus, this is a record for the Moonlight Solace, not a forum for discussion.

Right. Sorry... Interrupt my excitement you overly pushy princess… Oh no! Uh... Strike? Remove?! Deletrius!

All of your focused thoughts and memories are permanently stored here, including your frustrations, now once more I ask you to focus Twilight.

I’m so sorry Luna! I’m just so excited about discovering a new magic tool. I’ve never seen anything like this before!

We know, Twilight Sparkle, and you are forgiven.

Well I suppose I should uh... think back to the beginning then?

That is usually wise.

[Month of Heart’s Warming, 7th day. Year 1009 A.B.]

Luna continued to look down at me after lifting my head from her warm chest. I tried to match her eyes, but they held a firmness and depth to them that made me want to avert my gaze.

“Twilight Sparkle, get yourself a special somepony, write back to Celestia, and reconnect with your friends. If you don't... I’m locking you in our pleasure dungeon for a week.”

Honestly, I had no idea how to respond to that. A pleasure dungeon? I blurted out as much and she affirmed my fears, I’m fairly certain she’s not joking. Well, buck… What do I do now?

[Month of Heart’s Warming, 15th day. Year 1009 A.B.]

This dream had been different than the ones before it. I still woke up drenched with sweat and had to... uh finish the job myself though. I don’t know why she’s taken to showing me visions like that, and how does she seem to know each and every little thing that makes me so... Ugh! At least this dream wasn’t so focused on teasing me.

Though that’s not exactly reassuring considering that instead she gave me a choice: Pleasure dungeon or become a member of the “Moonlight Solace”. When she had explained that they were a long standing order that chronicled their efforts, triumphs and even failures in bringing comfort to wayward souls, well I was intrigued. Obviously I accepted. I mean making lists and recording things is already- Wait... is that why in that one dream I had that list… and then I... with the quill… oh. Oh sweet Celestia! How did Luna know that?! Gaaaaah!

I was obviously a little confused on what to do next. Fortunately, later that same day I received a letter from Luna giving me some basic information on my duties and telling me to start slow and easy. Her suggestion was that I simply go to my friends and provide an open heart for any of their struggles. I’m the Princess of Friendship, listening to my friends won’t be an issue! Still, there was the whole “comfort” thing, but Luna assured me in the letter that not all of the duties of a member of the Moonlight Solace were sexual in nature.

Well in that case, Applejack seems like a safe first bet! She’s hardworking, honest as the day is long, and is probably the most level-headed out of all of us. I’m sure any problems she’ll want to discuss will be about apple-bucking, crop yields, and keeping the farm afloat. I’ll make sure to set aside graphing paper just in case!

And done! I’ve set up an evening with Applejack, 7PM sharp at Sweet Apple Acres. I’m sure any conversation I have with her will be short, simple, and 100% platonic!