Wings of Love

I felt my entire body feel more sore than anything ever in my entire life. Nothing felt right and just moving made my bones crack from the straining. I didn’t bother with it and just turned my head over to my alarm clock to check the time only to notice I had 2 hours before I even had to get up. talk about being early. I said to myself as I groaned and tried to fall asleep only for that to fail instantly. I just rolled my eyes and got up and decided to do some things that I pushed for later cause I didn’t have the time to do every morning. First thing was actually showering for a longer time then just a quick rinse then leave. The warm water from the shower made my wings and entire body shiver from the shock and I let the water wash over my mane as I thought about everything that went on these couple days. Pieces of stories untold and even, many mysteries.

It’s been almost a full 2 weeks since Moon came and told me about Starry’s life and birth, what transpired and also why she’s so scared and shy. With each drop words flooded my mind until I turned the tap off and walked out. The humming sounds of a mare voice caught me off guard when I opened my bathroom door I didn’t see anypony there.

“Hello anypony there?” I said confused on why I could hear sounds and then a mare walked out of my room. “You really got to take care of this place more often Nightingale. You know your father and I put a lot of money into this place for you.” It was my mother (figure out mothers name) standing in front of my room with her occasional cleaning outfit on and a bright smile on her face. When I poked into my room I was shocked and almost horrified at what had happened. All my books were neatly packed and my art supplies were barely found almost like they never existed. Reminder, lock my room door with a new lock next time she randomly pops in. I muttered and she laughed as she came and hugged me. “It’s been so long since I’ve seen my artistic daughter. How long has it been, 1 month or 5 months.” My mother continued to guess and I sighed and turned to her. “It’s been 2 years since we last spoke and quite frankly I’ve wanted too but school had taken most time away.”

I said and my mother's first was shocked to know how long it’s been and then she pulled out a small notebook and once I saw the cover I knew what it was. “You’ve sure been busy, I was wondering who this Rage Quit is. He sounds like a cute stallion for you to be all giddy about.” My mom said with a smirk as I rushed and grabbed the notebook and buried it within my wing. She laughed as I chuckled embarrassingly as I watched her walk over to the kitchen and showed me a big breakfast. “Come eat, we’ve barely had time to talk, you got 2 hours anyways before class starts.. I already counted it and planned your route. I even got your backpack packed and easy for wing travel.” My mom said eyes glistening and I groaned as I felt like she never really got over the fact that I was a adult now, not a little foal. But I couldn’t deny it, I liked the help once in a while when I am overwhelmed with work and getting a extra pair of hooves to help around made my life even easier.

“You know what day it is Nightingale?” My mom asked as she grabbed her tea and drank it and then watched her add a little more sugar to it to my shock. “It’s November 23rd, why?”!” I asked as I looked back at the food trying to figure out where to begin. Layers upon layers of food from pancakes to some nicely sliced toast, some apples and fruits a salad and even some homemade bread covered my tiny table as I grabbed a piece of bread and ate it. “It’s soon reaching your fathers and I 25th anniversary. We would like for you to come and be there for it.” My mom said to my jaw dropping response as I put down my bread and looked. “You want me at your anniversary, I’m honoured but isn’t that for the lovers, not other family?” I said trying to understand the method of which my mother played with. But she didn’t reply back and gave me a card. “You can bring this card to anyone you want to come, sadly there’s only one ticket so please be mindful on your choice.” My mom said and within the card held 2 tickets one I presume for myself and the other was for a admit one.

When I turned the card to see the place my heart exploded, the grand galloping gala winter ballroom. My eyes opened wide and my mouth dropped…This was insanity!!! I said to myself. “I shall get going, you don’t want to be late anyways. I also need to leave and get home before your father wonders where I flew off to. Love you dear.” My mom said as she hugged my still shocked body and mind as she opened the door and left. No words or emotions were said in the minutes that passed until I finally snapped back to reality. Holding the card I didn’t know how to say or reply back to such a giant honour on my hooves I just put it in my backpack and then decided I’ll find a way to give it to someone within the couple days or weeks or whatever. Upon packing the rest of my stuff cleaning up my room a bit and eating till I was stuffed I put my backpack on opened and locked my door and then with one quick sprint I opened my wings and flew to college. The trip wasn’t bad at all and I spent the time thinking again as moments where I’m alone or in areas or peace I can think truly.

I thought about everything that I know of, from the previous couple weeks to a month that’s passed, everypony that I’ve met and also the emotions I felt. Before I could think anymore I saw the college and I descended downwards to see Rage and Bolt looking at me and smiling. Their expressions made my heart light up and I landed down smoothly as always as I walked over to them I saw Bolt talking to Rage and then pushing him closer to me. Does Bolt think we like each other? I thought about it but I did realize that I do show my emotions pretty easily. The sounds of other ponies plagued the area around us and we just walked over to our first class English and me and Rage sat down together... but actually we were still a little apart but by only 2 seats. As our teacher Dawn came in. The sounds of what could only be heard as papers rustling and the quiet breathing flooded the room until our teacher finally spoke. “Good morning class.” Dawn said and we all followed behind him saying back in unison “good morning.”

Dawn simply wrote his name on the board as he did every time to remind us who was teaching us. “I have some amazing news, we have a new student who will be joining us. They are merely joining from another school and will be finishing college the same as you. You can come in now.” Dawn said as I stared at the door and then nearly lost myself the second I saw who it was. “Star..STARRY!!” I exclaimed as I shot out of my seat, as the chair fell to the ground hard. My eyes widened as she fell to the floor shaking and I caught myself before I did anything more rash… (if you can count making a complete fool of myself already something that was rash.) “There will be no screaming or breaking of school property while I am teaching Ms. Nightingale, is that clear?”

Dawn spoke and all I felt in my stomach from then wasn’t shock or surprise for Starry being here like, how and why was she here? I knew she looked young but I didn’t expect her to be in this college also. I starred with a dead look as Starry didn’t reply to anyone or anything that and then sat in the very back right, which if I took the map correctly was right beside me. I didn’t even say anything or spoke a word and only stared at the shock that she was here. Starry was easy to notice with her multicolored mane and tail and her bright blue eyes. It was about as easy as trying to find a pony in a puddle. I didn't even comprehend the thought o seeing her after the last time, but I guess anything can happen from her being in our class. Rage and I sat there both jaws dropped but when I looked at Bolt he blushed and then instantly looked at Rage and then covered his face in his book. Where they... dating? No, they only knew each other for like one day. Snap out of it Nightingale, you can do this. I said to myself as I watched as Starry sat in the very far back left. Which was 5 seats away from me, and just sat there. "Alright, so Starry will be with us for the rest of this year, any students please be wary with her, as she has had some issues and may be quieter. This doesn't mean you can go lollygag and not bother doing your homework since we have a new student, homework is still due and I will be handing out marks today." Dawn spoke and I could hear the entire room groan, even Rage did.

I could hear mutters, mumbles, moments of excitement and others of fear. When Rage got his he didn't even have a expression, he just sat it down and began to write in his notebook. When Bolt got his, I saw his face go pale as he didn't even talk, though did he ever. When Dawn got to me, he didn't speak. No words travelled his mouth as he dropped my paper beside him and I saw my grade. -0/100, see me in my office tonight at 4:p.m. My face lost color as I looked in utter horror at it, how did I get a 0? I worked hard, took the time, research properly and even found my own reliable sources when getting my data. I wanted to speak up, but I saw Rages' face on the corner of my eye which said to not even try and fight it.

As the bells rang for the end of the day reached and I still sat in my chair. I watched as everyone who left going to whatever subject they had as late class, or even anything else. "You, got a message also?" Someone spoke and I didn't even notice as my mind raced miles way too fast. My ears raced with my own ringing as I shook the paper in my wing to the shock of someone's hoof on my shoulder. "Nightingale, you ok in there?" I heard someone speak again, to which I turned my head right hoping to see who spoke. I saw Rage looking at me confused at my lost expression from the message. "We got one also, so we asked if you had one also as you seemed lost. You also seemed well y'know defeated. Like the end of the world just hit you the flank harder than falling on it." Rage said as I continued to keep reading back and forth, looking at my paper and then Rage. "I don't get it, I studied, processed everything.... heck I even took my time making sure it was perfect. So how did I fail?" I said and Bolt walked to me holding his paper also which said the exact message and grade. "Bolt studied also, like he did it to points of insanity. Like seeing HIM fail was shocking to me and I had to make sure he didn't breakdown in anger."

Rage said as I looked at Bolt who didn't say words, and based from his lack of voice anyways. I didn't bother with it and didn't even try to get him to speak anyways. But for a shock, I noticed Starry was gone, like hearing that she has social issues.. shocked that she was already gone. But I didn't bother much with it and all of us walked to Dawn's office, as we noticed him sitting down and sat in the chairs in front of him. I didn't notice it until I got used to the dimmed lights, and Dawn's chairs that I saw a 4th chair beside me which grew my curiosity. A, 4th chair.. but there is only 3 of us. "The 3 of you can come in now, sorry I can't provide chairs for you all." Dawn spoke and the door opened to all 3 of our jaws dropping.