A study in humility Twilight’s week as a foal

A study in humility, Twilight’s week as a foal

Chapter 2

The foal inside is coming out

“This could have gone better.” Groaned Celestia as she picked up Twilight’s limp body in her aura and began to carry her to the nursery, signalling that the others should follow her. As she entered the room and put Twilight down into Cadence’s old crib she couldn’t help but feel a wave of nostalgia hit her; when was the last time she had gotten to do this?

It had to of been at least a couple of decades since Cadence had used this crib, and Luna never being one for researching new ways of longevity had never been regressed by magic, so it was quite a blast from the past for her as she watched Twilight cuddle up into the blankets, and grab the closest stuffed toy which just happened to be a plush doll of Celestia herself that had been made for the nights that the filly pegacorn just couldn’t sleep.

As Celestia kissed Twilight good-bye and turned to leave the nursery with the others. It was then that Twilight began to babble in her sleep, holding the doll even closer to herself.

“Pwincess.” She cooed as the door was quietly shut and the group left her to recover from the shock of what Celestia had told her.
Once they were back in the throne room Celestia started to explain...
“Look magical backlash isn’t something that happens often, nor is it something that is fully understood; but I do know this. We have to keep Twilight Sparkle as calm as possible in this condition or the strain on her mind might just break her completely.” Said Celestia a grim look on her face.

“I’m sorry Princess, but what do you mean by break her completely?” Asked Rarity concerned for her friend’s future state of mind.

“It means exactly what it sounds like Rarity. Twilight Sparkle’s mind if pushed too far in this state could regress back to the state of a foal as well, but more than likely in that case the effects would be permanent.” Explained Celestia as she began to pace back and forth in front of her throne. “Do you remember what she cooed back there in the nursery as she hugged that stuffed doll of me?” Asked Celestia turning the other others with a remorse look in her eyes.

“She called out for you, didn’t she?” Replied Rainbow Dash as what Celestia was saying had sunk in.

“Pwincess, not Princess, But Pwincess. It’s already starting to become too much for her mind to take, if mental shocks like the one that happened in here a few minutes ago continue to happen, then it very likely that we could lose her.

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Luna was walking down the hallways of the castle having just woke up when she heard a crying down the hallway.

I wonder what that could be, Tia hasn’t had a child in the castle since i’ve been back, i mean as far as i know the last child to have lived in the castle as a foal was Cadence. Well at any rate i should investigate, a child should not be left alone when they're upset. Thought Luna as she headed off in the direction of the crying.

“I don’t like it in here!” Wailed Twilight as she held the stuffed Celestia close to her. “Where did everypony go?” Just then, the door opened and Luna stepped inside.

“I’m here little one, everything’s going to be just fine.” Cooed Luna, picking up the foal in her aura, having not yet noticed it was Twilight.

“Princess Luna?” Asked Twilight having calmed down and returned to normal, the previous mental regression having worn off after Twilight was allowed to rest.

“Indeed, I am Princess Luna of Equestria, who are you?” Asked Luna confused as she was not used to foals being able to talk in a normal fashion.

“It’s me, Twilight Sparkle.” Replied Twilight, not positive that the Princess would believe her.

“Twilight Sparkle, you say? Yes, you do look like the mare I met last Nightmare night, however, it proves nothing; If you are who you claim to be, then answer these questions, are you ready?” Asked Luna, having put Twilight back into the crib.

“Yes.” She replied.

“Very well then, Twilight Sparkle has an assistant. Of which race does he belong to and what is his name?” Asked Luna while watching the foal carefully to see if she would cheat.

“He is a dragon and his name is Spike.” Twilight said full of confidence “And something you may not be aware of is that I am the one who hatched him at my entrance exam; you can confirm this with your sister.”

“Ok now what is Twilight Sparkles special talent” Luna asked with more of a sly tone

“Magic, and I am the element of magic. I freed you from Nightmare Moon and defeated Discord, any more questions?” Twilight said with a little tone.

“No, Twilight Sparkle, I believe you now. I’m sorry that I put you though that, but I had to be sure. You can never be too careful; as if I had not questioned you what would stop a changeling from transforming into you as a foal to get close to Tia and I.” Explained Luna picking up Twilight once again and hugging the foal.

“I know that. I was the one who knew about their Cadence being an imposter at the wedding.” Twilight said, It was then that Twilight noticed something she hadn’t before and she blushed.

“Umm Princess, this is kinda embarrassing, but, umm, I....” Twilight stammered.

Luna began giggling at the foal. “You just woke up and need me to change you, is that right?” She smiled.

Twilight buried her face in Luna’s mane and started to cry, nodding.

“It’s going to be okay Twilight, We’ll get you cleaned up and then we’ll take you back to your friends and my sister; I assume they are here correct?” Luna asked the foal.

“Yes they are.” Twilight said as Luna put the foal on the changing table and began to clean her up, noticing a little pink footed sleeper and putting it on her once she was done.

“There, all done” Luna said, giggling at her hoof work.

“Do I have to wear this?” Asked Twilight, blushing.

“Well yes, seeing as you are a baby now, it’s important to keep your body heat insulated.” Luna informed the foal.

“But what will my friends and your sister and Cadence think?” Twilight asked, almost panicking, her mane starting to mess up.

“Well, if they are anything like me they will want to hug you even more.” Luna added with a sly grin.

“Okay, but can you order the guards to not say a word about this outside of the castle?” Asked Twilight.

“I can’t make any promises they won’t, but I will try my hardest.” Luna said, pinching Twilight’s cheek. “However maybe you shouldn’t worry about it because we’re going to have fun while this lasts anyways.” Laughed Luna.

“Fine, let’s just go then.” Twilight said with a pout.

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”Luna you are brillant!” Squealed Cadence pulling Twilight out of Luna’s hold and into a hug

“I know i remember this was yours so i put it on her” Luna said just as giddy

“Oh my!” Squeaked Fluttershy speechless at Twilight’s cuteness, while Rainbow Dash couldn't stop laughing. After a second Twilight’s horn began to glow throwing Rainbow Dash into a wall

“WHAT THE HECK TWILIGHT” Rainbow Dash yelled

“That’ll teach you to laugh at me like that” Twilight said

“ So, You can control your magic? Asked Rainbow Dash

“No i can’t Rainbow Dash just a little emotional kind of thing its a magic outburst we told you and the cake’s this when Pound and Pumpkin were born” Twilight said

“Well, Ugh” Huffed Rainbow Dash all the while everypony else’s stomach’s were grumbling

“Well i think we need to get some dinner” Celestia said “I will have the cooks try and make something for Twilight here” she said nervously

“Well at any rate we should go and get something to eat before we all starve.” Said Luna opeing the door from the throne room and leading the way out.

“Wait what did that mean make something for me” Twilight asked.

“Simply put Twilight you’re not ready for pony food yet, and being that the last foal we had here was Cadence we need to inform the cooks to make something that’s easy to digest and that you don’t have to chew”. Explained Celestia as Twilight glared at her from over Cadence’s shoulder.

“Oh My if looks could kill.” Giggled Luna as they reached the dining hall and the two Princesses left to inform the cooks that a foal was present. While Cadence set up a high chair for Twilight.

“Really...” Facehoofed Twilight as Cadence buckled her in.

“Safety measures Twi we don’t want you falling and getting yourself hurt” Cadence said

“I’m not going to fall!” Huffed Twilight as Cadence petted her mane

“Ok sure you wo-”Rainbow Dash started before gaining a glare from Twilight immediately shutting her up

“Ah think ya’ll better just keep your yap shut Rainbow before ya’ll find out what it’s like to lay into a china cabinet” AppleJack said

“Oh i think Twilight looks cute like that” Rarity said

“Of course you would, Rarity” Sighed Twilight resigned to her fate.

“Be lucky ya’ll ar gettin food ah remember when AppleBloom,Big Mac and ah were that age we still got milk so just go with it” AppleJack added.

“ And i think that could be arranged if you don’t behave Twilight, I could always feed you like that, but we’re trying to keep you from being stressed.” Added Cadence giggling a little at the idea of Twilight feeding off her as if she were Her and Shining Armor’s daughter.

“That’s Okay...” Said Twilight blushing a little.

“Ok then good to know but now i want to keep you” Cadence said with a sly grin creeping across her muzzle “I wonder is Shining Armor would like to have a filly” she added

“Eeeep no you win ok i will be calm and good” Twilight said knowing what she was planning

“Good to know well the cooks are making you something” Celestia said to Twilight

“Okay” Replied Twilight wondering what it would be.

“Oh Twilight you need to stay calm and not go crazy over every little thing” Rarity said putting a bib on Twilight

“I should have seen this coming.” Said Twilight as she lifted her neck to let Rarity put it on easier.

“That’s a good filly, Twilight.” Cooed Cadence ruffling Twilight’s mane.

“Dinner is served Miladies.” Said one of the server ponies coming out and placing all the dishes in front of the proper pony, and lifting up the serving dome on each

“What is this stuff?” Question Twilight with a look on her face

“Oh just some peas” Luna smiled as she put a spoon into the blue bowl, and levitated it towards Twilight. “Now open up here comes the choo choo.” Luna giggled as Twilight opened her mouth and closed it around to spoon.

“I guess it’s not too bad.” winced Twilight at the bitter taste but remembering her promise to be good

It could have been worse Though Twilight remembering some of the horrible things Night Light and Twilight Velvet had fed her as a child.

“Can i get something to drink at least” Twilight asking in almost a whining voice

“Ya some milk” Rainbow Dash said after that she had hot soup dumped on her lap

“ I don’t think so Rainbow Dash.” Smirked Twilight as Rainbow cleaned her self off and inspected the burn

“THE HELL TWILIGHT WHY WOULD YOU DO SOMETHING LIKE THAT!” Rainbow Dash yelled getting in Twilight’s face.

“Remember Dash it’s all magical outbursts” Rarity said

“Yeah well that kid’s going to kill me by the time this is done.” Growled Rainbow Dash

“Well dont tease her then” Cadence said

“Fine!” Rainbow huffed

“As for you Twilight you dont need to hurt your friends” Cadence scolded

“Sorry.” Replied Twilight “I hope you do know though that i would not hurt you guys on purpose right?” Asked Twilight tears starting to well in her eyes.

“And now she is going to cry again” Rainbow Dash said

“ I can’t help it!” Wailed Twilight.

“Come on Twilight calm down” Cadence said rubbing the fillies back”

“Yes come on Twilight, you’re yummy food is going to get cold.” Luna cooed trying to help but only making it worse

“No, It’s icky i don’t want it!” Twilight said throwing it with a single hoof

“Oh no she’s regressed mentally again.” Sighed Celestia

“Just try and get her calm then now everypony just try and calm her down” Cadence said

“Hey Twilight look at the funny face.” Said Fluttershy sticking her tongue out at Twilight and waving her head back and forth.

“I think that is making it worse hey aunt celestia maybe we should just let her cry how about that” Cadence suggested.

“That’s probably the best solution for right now, Twilight Sparkle isn’t going to listen to us while she’s like this.” Replied Celestia rubbing her forehead a bit.

“Well then i’ll take her back to the nursery, and let her cry it out; she’ll more than likely just fall back asleep.” Said Cadence unstrapping the struggling Twilight out of the high chair, and trying to leave the dining room.

“Why is she doing this now she never acted this way when i watched her” Cadence said trying to conceal the filly

“It’s the magical energy it’s going to make her lash out when it takes control of her mind like this.” Said Celestia turning to Luna who just nodded remembering the last time she had to take care of foal Celestia.

“Ok so how long do they last i hate seeing a foal super-sad face” Pinkie asked

“As i said before i don’t know, but i can only assume this one with be longer than the last as this is the second time it’s happened, but i could be wrong as this was not as mentally taxing on her mind, as last time she fainted, this time it was simply that we upset her.” Celestia explained.

“Wait don’t leave me in here” wailed Twilight

“I’m sorry Twilight, but you need a time out, you’ll be fine i promise.” Said Cadence as she lowered Twilight into the crib.

“Pwease, no wanna be awone!” Bawled Twilight reaching out for Cadence as she left.

“This is not good” Celestia said worriedly

“This is breaking my heart Aunt Celestia. I don’t like doing this to her!” Snapped Cadence as she stormed off “I need to be alone for awhile.”

“Tia can’t we just go in there and hold her or something” Luna asked

“Perhaps, but who knows what it would do to her, if we treat her completely like a foal in this state.” Replied Celestia as she peeked into the room seeing Twilight sitting in the crib bawling.

“Damn it, I’’m her teacher i’m suppose to take care of her why did this happen!” Celestia screamed.

“I don't know but i am about to go in there and get her” Pinkie said

“Do it.” Said Celestia as she took a few deep breaths. She didn’t like to fail, and to see Twilight in this condition made her feel as if she did. Couldn’t i have warned her about the dangers of such unpredictable magic. I mean i know i wouldn’t have stopped her, not Twilight she loves magic too much to not want to try and find all she could do with it, but maybe she would have been more careful and this wouldn’t of happened.

“Tia, Are you going to be okay?” Luna asked as the crying had stopped a while ago

“I’ll be fine Luna. We need to take care of the Sunset and Moonrise now.” Replied Celestia heading for toward the grand balcony Luna following close behind her.
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“Wait is she calm now?” Asked Cadence as she entered the nursery and seen Pinkie rocking Twilight in her hooves.

“Yeah, She fell asleep a little while ago.” Whispered Pinkie careful not to wake the sleeping foal

“I hope their are no regressions worse than that” Cadence said with little hope in her voice.

“Me too, I’m the element of laughter, to hear anyone upset or crying feels wrong to me, but when it’s one of my best friends it hurts even worse, But i don’t imagine that i could ever feel as badly as you do about this Princess, I mean you helped raise her. I don’t imagine other then her family anyone is closer to her then you.” Pinkie said turning to Cadence and handing Twilight to her.

“Well lets hope when she wakes up that she is going to be normal” Celestia said

“Yes let’s” Whispered Cadence as she put Twilight in the crib.

“But i must say unfortunately” Celestia gulped

“What?” Said Cadence turning to her Aunt

“But if this keeps up i fear me may lose her” Celestia said

“Yes, i’m afraid of that too.” Replied Cadence “Should i let Shining Armor know?” Asked Cadence hugging Celestia.

“Not just yet i think if all of us wait we could see if it fixes itself” celestia said rubbing Cadence’s back slowly. “I’m proud of you you know. You’re not even an Alicorn and you’re keeping your emotions in check quite well.” ”She added while the purple foal was stirring.

“It seems like she’s waking up.” Cadence Said

“Nnnnnnnng where are we?” Twilight asked not bothering to open her eyes.\

“We’re in the nursery hun, We went ahead and put you down for a nap as you got quite fussy.”Replied Celestia coming up to the side of the crib.

“Was not getting fussy” Twilight argued

“It would seem that she’s not quite back all the way, be careful what you say.” Celestia whispered In Cadence ear.

“Yes you were dont try and argue” Cadence replied

“No i was not fussy” Twilight kept going while Cadence decided to let her win

“Okay, okay you weren’t but you did make quite a mess on our nice clean jumper, so it’s nice for good little fillies to have a bath.” Cadence said picking Twilight up

“No no no no no no no no i don’t need a bath” Twilight said struggling to get out of Cadences grasp

“Twilight, we can do this the easy and fun way or the hard way.” Said Cadence

“I am not taking a bath” Twilight said getting out of Cadences grasp and running

“Oh no you don’t little filly.” Said Celestia as she caught Twilight in her aura.

“Let me go, I don’t want a bath!” Pouted Twilight struggling futilely against Celestia’s magic.

“Lets just get it over with then you can play” Cadence said

“Fine, but only if i get to play with something in the tub.” Pouted Twilight.

“That sounds fair to me” Celestia added

“Okay.” Agreed Cadence levitating some toys, and following with Twilight

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After the bath was over Cadence was carrying what looked like a wad of towels back to the nursery

“Hey where is Twilight?” Pinkie asked as a purple foal’s head popped out of the towles

“Im here” twilight said

“Aww you look so cute like that!” Giggled Pinkie as she messed up Twilight’s wet mane getting water everywhere.

“I am NOT cute” Twilight said with a pout

“Okay, okay.” Pinkie aquised

“Ok now who wants to take her and put her in a diaper and a new sleeper” Cadence asked

“Ohh ohh me, me!” Squealed Pinkie bouncing up and down as she took Twilight a laid her down

“You know what after that bath you can do it little miss dump water on me” Celestia said

“Wait she did that Oh Twilight you silly filly” Giggled Pinkie as she put the new diaper on Twilight and slid her into a new jumper this one purple like her coat.

“ You promised i could play i took a bath.” Said Twilight when Pinkie put her down on the floor.

“That you did Cadence” Celestia said looking at her niece

“Fine.” Huffed Cadence

“Yay come on lets go” Twilight said running for the door trying to open it.

“You’re a bit too short for that yet.” Giggled Celestia as she opened the door.

“Well come on you said i could play lets go to the gardens” Twilight said jumping for the door

“And who said youth was wasted on the young?” Laughed Celestia as she watched Twilight dash off in the direction of the gardens.

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“No she had mud all over her now Aunt Celestia why did you let her do this” Cadence asked a little annoyed.

“”Maybe i just wanted to watch her have some fun goodness knows when she was a real filly she never did, all she did was study.” Laughed Celestia as the watched the mud-covered filly climb all over Discord.

“Take that you meany-pants.” Giggled Twilight as she smeared mud all over Discord’s face.

“Well i hope their is a spell to clean her and that jumper off because i won’t do it” Cadence said

“Earth and water are easily separated, then all i’d have to do is a heat flash spell and boom clean and dry again.

“Ok then that works but really why are we not trying to keep her in the right mind set” Cadence asked

“I don’t know, i guess just deep down i wanted to see her play for real just this once.” Replied Celestia

“Well either way its too late for a foal to be outside” Cadence said “So have fun trying to get her inside” She added with a smirk as she headed inside.

“Cadence don’t you leave me out here like this!” Screamed Celestia as Cadence began laughing.

“Wait are we going in now?” Twilight asked

“Yes Twilight it is time to go inside now come on” Celestia said grabbing the foal in her magic getting rid of all the mud

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“ Did you have fun Twilight?” Asked Luna as Celestia had gone off to get ready for bed once they had gotten inside leaving the filly with Luna until she would return.

“Yes i did pwincess” Twilight said making everypony in the room freeze

“Well it’s time for all little fillies to go to bed, we’ll see you in the morning.” Said Rarity as they all shared a worried look.

“Awww do i gota” Twilight whined

“Hey ya’ll look at it this way maybe when ya’ll wake up you’ll be back to normal.” Said Applejack trying to get sleep to sound appealing while the filly cocked an eyebrow at her
“Well otay.” Said Twilight as Luna slipped a pacifier in her mouth.

“Good night little one we’ll see you soon okay.” Said Luna as she kissed the quickly fading filly on the forehead and closing the door.

“What does this mean!” Luna asked worriedly “she is talking like a foal now oh no not good Tia what are we going to do what id she is turning into a foal” Luna asked again

“Calm down sister she will most likely be fine if she is this way tomorrow it will not be as bad if you remember” Celestia said

“Fine, i guess that’s all we really can do.” Sighed Luna as the others began to yawn.

“It;s getting quite late, I will have the servants show you to your room’s

“Good night Princesses.” Said the group

“Good night My little ponies.” Replied Luna and Celestia as they were lead away.

[/color=red]A/N I would like to thank Sparknanator for helping me out with this chapter me and him started brainstorming and he came up with a few ideas it was a 50/50 thing we both did work on this so go thank him as well if you like this.I would also like to proudly say he is now my Co Author for this fic