Chapters Studying old magical techniques doesn't come without a few roadblocks. For Starlight and Sunburst the roadblock they face is stubborn alicorn named Twilight. Starlight's mentor and recently crowned princess of Equestria.
"Starlight I emplore you please rethink this. You don't know what that spell may do!" Twilight had discovered Starlight's new spell three days ago during the preparation stage. Although it seemed she never got the chance to read it. Being discovered wasn't going to stop Starlight now. She was too close.
"Twilight calm down, I've gone the spell over three times today and maintained all necessary precautions you are just being paranoid." Starlight annoyed tone did little to calm the alicorn.
"Starlight-" Twilight started before the other unicorn Sunburst interrupted. Sunburst has been next to this plan of Starlight's for what Twilight assumed to be at least a span of weeks.
"Twilight it's okay we've been over the spell time and again. We just need a place to test it." Twilight gives the prospect a short thought before coming to a conclusion she hoped everyone would be happy with.
"Alright I will allow you to test your spell however I need two things from you." The two stopped and listened carefully. They may be casual about this but they weren't stupid. "First." She held up her index finger infront of the two. "I need to know exactly how this works. Second, I need you to find a safe secluded spot for the test." The two unicorns smiled.
"Oh course Twilight we'd be happy to tell you how it works follow us. We'll go to my house to discuss this in private. Arriving at Sunbursts house the three settled in. Twilight and Starlight sat at the kitchen table while Sunburst put some tea on.
"So Starlight how does this spell of yours work and what does this experiment entail?" Twilight's almost foal like curiosity seemed to get the better of her. For Starlight this was welcomed but she felt she should still say something.
"What happened to that cautious alicorn hmm, Did she disappear?" Starlight chuckled as she looked around. Twilight however found little humor in the bad attempt at a joke. Scoffing the light jab off and rebuking.
"Oh ha ha Starlight. I can be curious when I want to. Now stop stalling."
"Alright alright." Starlight chuckled once more before clearing her throat. Sunburst said nothing bringing the tea and pouring a cup for each of them. "So this spell is ment to focus around inter-dimensional observation. The spell works by-"
"Wait wait wait." Twilight interrupts holding her hands up. "A inter-dimensional spell? No offense towards you two but have you lost your minds!?"
"Twilight" Starlight says between fits of giggles "Do..do you think this has just been decided by us with no preparation?" Starlight asks still holding her stomach as her midsection was starting to cramp from the laughter.
"Oh my sides oww"Sunburst laughed his sides also experiencing similar cramps.
"Okay...okay" Starlight breathed out calming herself. "Lets get this going somewhere." Starlight clears her throat before continuing. "So back on topic, we were about to talk about how the spell works, right?" Twilight nods. "So how the spell works is in correlation with a object. The object we chose for this is a necklace.
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Twilight looked down at the necklace seeing it to be tribal in origin but she couldn't put her finger on what culture it came from. She'd have to find it later on. Maybe she could ask Cadence? Shaking her head Twilight focused back in Starlight.
"So what part does this necklace play in the spell?" Twilight asked leaning against the table her chin supporting in her hands.
"The necklace is the most important part. Without it we couldn't know if the spell was cast successfully. See the carved jewel. It filled with liquified mana essence. With this essence in place we'll be able to keep track of the necklace no matter where it goes." Starlight explanation seemed to hold on the surface however Twilight couldn't quite put off the feeling of fear that came with it.
The three continued talking for awhile longer. However soon enough it was time to test this new spell. Twilight and Starlight debated on where the spell should be cast with Starlight wanting to do it just outside the city and Twilight wanting to do it on the edge if the Everfree.
It took a few minutes of arguing from Twilight and Starlight. With Starlight successfully making the point that Sunburst couldn't make a day trip for one spell Twilight conceded. With that the three started walking to their destination.
Outside the Crystal City
When the group got to what Twilight deemed to be a sufficient distance from the city. Though Twilight may have been influenced by the fact it was so cold this far outsde the city. Dispite the clear weather it was still very cold.
Eagwr to get started Sunburst was first ti began as he appled a series of runic symbols in the ground with a weakened magical beam.
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Looking at the rune Twilight felt uneasy. She had her fair share of accidents in the past when it came to runic magic. She hoped Starlight knew
The spell was ready to begin.
Starlight and Sunburst sat on opposite sides of the diamonds primarily points. While Twilight sat not too far to the side trying to stay out of the way. Finally Starlight began to chant.
"¥€.. ₩€.. ¥€.. ₩€€€.. We are drawn to be together. Our two become one of the same. Beside us you will Fall!!"
All Twilight felt was a fresh burning overtake her body. At least she wasn't cold anymore.
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Waking up in pain is the worst. At least that's what Twilight's opinion was as she woke up. Her head was ringing like a church bell and her nostrils were filled with the smell of burnt hair. Looking around she noticed a multitude of things wrong with the area. From small fires to groaning ponies it was needless to say Starlight's spell did not go well.
However what was truely strange about the situation the three found themselves in..was the mysterious woman that lay where the spell had been preformed. Twilight finally able to at least stand, staggered towards the woman, limping noticeably.
She didn't look all too different from the normal equestrian. The only differences between her and them was mainly color based. Her skin and hair were brown with her clothes being a light blue clothing covering some but not all of her body.
That's not good especially not this far north. Looking back behind her Twilight saw that Starlight and Sunburst were sitting up trying to shake off the shock from the magical blast. Walking closer Twilight crouched next to the mystery woman. Resting her fingers apon the side of her neck. Pressing gently she found a light.. but steady pulse.
Breathing a sigh of relief. Twilight took off her jacket and wrapped the young women up. Being directly in that blast couldn't have done her any good the last thing she needed was hypothermia. Looking again however Twilight caught a reflection of light from something around her neck.
The necklace? Twilight found this strange but trying to take the necklace off proved fruitless as a powerful shock jumped from the necklace to her hand.
"Ahhh!" Twilight yells jumping back. The yell also caught the attention of the two unicorns behind her.
"Twilight!" Starlight called out rushing to her side.
"I'm fine..I'm fine, just a small shock." Twilight said shaking her hand for a moment. Looking at it she sighed. The necklace seemed to just give a small shock. Must be some kind of anti-tamperment charm. "How are you and Sunburst?" Twilight asked turning to face Starlight.
"We're alright. A few scraps but okay."
Twilight nodded "Good gather what you can we need to get her to the hospital. And Starlight?" Twilight asked grabbing her student by the arm. "We are going to have a long talk about this later, understood?" Starlight nods walking off to help Sunburst. Twilight watching can only rub her temple and sigh.
The trip to the hospital was peaceful and after making sure things were taken care of. Twilight contacted Cadence. Her response to this was one of utter confusion. How had Starlight's spell brought someone over the dimensional plane? Neither knew how but Twilight asked Cadence to send Spike over.Something she agreed too whole heartily .
She would need to study the spell along with necklace. Getting it off the women might be tricky however. For now she needed to talk with a doctor or nurse who had examined the mystery woman. Then when Spike got here get talking with Celestia.
Twilight walked through the halls for a few minutes before finally coming across a doctor. Who she promptly approached.
"Excuse me doctor, but are you one of the doctors that are in charge of the woman my friends brought in earlier today? I never got the chance to catch any of their names."
"Hmm... I am not Princess Twilight however if you'll follow me we can find out with the help of the receptionist desk downstairs."
"Thank you doctor" Twilight followed along as the two walked down to the nearby elevators which they gladly took. The doctor took the opportunity to strike up casual conversation.
"So Miss Sparkle how are you feeling, I heard when you came in you were dizzy?" Twilight smiles at his concern.
"I'm alright now thank you for asking. I believe it was the adrenaline wearing off at the time." The doctor just smiled back. Glad she was feeling better as the elevator dinged signaling they had arrived. Talking with the receptionist they soon found the doctor and nurse in charge of the womens health were having a particularly nasty discussion in room 207. The room with Starlight's mystery summoned woman.
Entering Twilight cleared her throat which did the trick getting their attention.
"Oh Princess my apologies" said the doctor as he and the nurse turned her attention to Twilight. Although Twilight noticed she was still giving him somewhat of a stink eye.
"Nurse, doctor I came to talk about our recent addition." Twilight stated. "But first however can I get your names?"
"Of course Princess I am doctor Gold Dust. A pleasure." He said giving a slight head bow in respect.
"And I am Nurse Ruby Art a pleasure your highness" the nurse said bowing slightly.
"Well, now we have that out of the way Miss Art what can you tell me about our resting friend here?"
"Not much unfortunately. She is almost exactly the same to us in the anatomically sense. However~" the nurse almost continued but was interrupted by the Doctor Dust.
"She seems to have some kind of magical ability. We cannot be sure however as it isn't something we've seen before." Twilight considered this for a moment.
"Give me a few minutes. I'll see if I can make arrangements with my sister in law on this matter." After receiving a nod from both of them she was about to pull a piece of paper from the nearby table when a groan sounded from behind her.
Waking up I had a few very confused questions running through my head. One where am I? And two am I dead? I move my stiff body slightly causing a spike of pain to shoot through my spine from my legs.
Ok ok nope not dead yet...oww. Wincing I lay there my senses slowly coming to me one by one. Feeling came first even if I hated every second another nerve came back. My vision came back next. Although it was hazy and unfocused.
My hearing came back and even though it seemed to echo. At least I was thankful I could hear at all. Turning my head I came face to face with a blob of purple. Oh god I'm hallucinating! My eyes widened as my pupils failed to focus.
Then I heard it's voice.
"Hello, can you hear me?" It asked. The blob seemed to be female and dispite wanting to ask my own question I didn't get the chance. As I opened my mouth I groaned again. My legs starting to spasm as the muscles came back to functionally once again. Relaxing after a jolt of adrenaline shoots through me. 'Thank you evolutionary adaptations' My vision begins to come into focus and the world becomes cleared.
The purple blob from before was replaced with a woman. A nurse from what I could see shoved her away. Trying to answer the previous question my throat became dry instantly. A cough racked my body causing more pain.
A hand was placed apon my forehead. The touch was gentle yet firm. I'm unsure how to feel here.
"Here ma'am drink this." The nurse raised a cup to my lips. After receiving my drink I gave one last hard cough finally clearing my throat.
"Ma'am what do you~?" I heard my voice. But it was much more high pitched. Bringing my arm up slowly I felt my upper throat.
It was smooth...hairless. Didn't I have an adams apple and a beard before....!
My eyes shoot wide as a rush of adrenaline lined fear shoots through me. I bolt upright and whipped off the sheets covering my body.
Am I.... Am I a woman?
Ok, jumping out of bed after being essentially blasted into another world sucks. The moment my feet hit the floor my body gave out like a sack of potatoes being thrown off a roof. Although it seemed with all the adrenaline running through me I wasn't gonna feel it anytime soon.
Gritting my teeth I pushed myself to my hands and knees I feel the nurse place a hand on my left shoulder and support my chest. Talking again I find my voice is starting to clear up.
"Hey..Doc, umm...get on my right, help me out here would ya?" Ugh, my voice is so feminine. It's making my stomach twist with every second.
He doesn't hesitant to do so. Helping me back up on the bed he examines me. After a short period of all of us calming down 'though still shaking' the doctor starts asking questions.
"Ok now, how do you feel? Any pain or discomfort anywhere?" I take a deep breath. After I slowly exhaling I respond.
"I think I'm alright doc but I have questions of my own if you'll let me..." Looking over his shoulder to the others they nod.
"Of course ma'am I be happy to answer any question you ask as well as I can." Closing my eyes I rub my eyes with three fingers as I take another steady breath.
"Ok first off lets start slow. Where am I?"
"That is simple... You are currently in the Crystal Empire on the continent of Eques. This is Crystal General Hospital." I could only stare as he continued. "However I would like your name before we go further. Is that alright miss?" I swallow the excess salvia in my mouth looking him in the eyes.
Crystal Empire?, Eques? Oh god.
"My name before arriving here was ... Ummm. I don't seem to remember right now." I begin to breath deeper, Keeping calm was getting difficult. Between me knowing my gender changed and not knowing my name this was getting bad. "I can't remember almost anything from before and now I'm not sure if I'm crazy and I'm in a strange world of rainbow colored people and...and!" Another shaky breath racks my body causing me to shutter and hunch over. I hold my head in my hands.
A gentle yet firm hand is lay in my left shoulder causing me to look over. Another reaches under my chin. Lifting my head I came face to face with a young woman. Most likely in her mid twenties.
Her face is decorated with a small smile as her arms encircle me. Bringing me into a hug she whispers. "It's okay... it's okay. You'll get through this I'll get help for you."
I could only buried my head in her shoulder I didn't fight her dispite how I felt. Just being held by someone was good enough for me right now. After a few moments I pulled away and after wiping away a tear still in my eye their was something else I needed to get out of the way.
"Is their a mirror around where I can get a good look at myself?" They allowed me to do so and with the nurse' help I was able to look at the person I had changed into. Strangely I recognized the person in front of me.
Katara... I whisper my eyes wide.
"What?" I jump losing my tedious footing at the question falling off Shakey legs onto the hard floor. "Oh my Celestia I'm so sorry!" Having hit my elbow in the fall I groan in recognition of the girls apology. She helped me up dusting me off. "Again I'm so sorry I didn't mean too!~" I stopped her before she embarrassed herself further.
"I'm alright, you just startled me." I say rubbing my elbow. Although I don't think I know your name miss..?"
"Sparkle, Twilight Sparkle." She introduced herself with a bright smile..
"Well it's nice to meet you Miss Sparkle." I extend my hand out to her.
"That would be Princess Twilight Sparkle you, you disrespectful worm!" A voice interrupts from the door to the bathroom. Looking over Twilight's shoulder I saw what seemed to be a guard from how he was wearing. Dark purple and blue armor covered him. Twilight's smile faded quickly as she turned to face him.
"Lieutenant Shock Sheild why are you here, Cadence never said anything about a guard detail?!" I had a bad feeling about this. The Princesses reaction only added to my growing nervousness.
"Princess Twilight, Princess Cadenza asked a squad to volunteer to make sure nothing happened to you nore anyone else in regards to this unknown woman." Princess Twilight only sighed rubbing the bridge of her nose.
"I should have expected Cadence has always been protective. It's my fault for not expecting some sort of protection. Thinking otherwise was foolish of me." Twilight looks at the guard again. "Alright you can stay however you do not do anything without my say so, Understood?"
"Yes Princess, Crystal clearly understood." He saluted and walked out before the princess turned back to me.
"Well as unexpected as that was. I'm sorry you had to see that. I hate to being my status apon the situation, please forgive me." She tilts her head down to me giving me a light bow. Something I wasn't sure about.
"Oh no no no, please Princess I understand you have no reason to-" A single finger finds it's way to silence my lips.
"Now none of that. Please for now just call me Twilight I want you to feel comfortable. Their is no pressure here."
"Well alright, umm Twilight." I gave her a light smile which she quietly returned before we returned to the main room.
"Now unfortunately as much as I'd love to continue with our discussion, I believe it's about time for you to get some rest. Lieutenant you and your men stand guard here and try not to antagonize her.. please."
Walking out of the room I began walking to Starlight's room I hoped that she and Shock Sheild could get along. Even if my hopes are not high. But that's for later right now it time for a reprimand.
Laying in the bed I found something I didn't notice before. It was actually comfortable. Not hard and ridige. This brought a smile to my face. Maybe things weren't so bad.
Arriving at Starlight's room I knocked after a few seconds I was given a small response.
"Come in" I enter to see my pupil sitting on the edge of the bed looking at me.
"Ok Starlight I'll start out simple. What were you thinking when you cane up with that spell?!"
"I don't know what went wrong! I checked and double checked that spell. So did Sunburst. I don't know where I went wrong." Starlight's desperate explanation did not do her any good.
"Well figure out what went wrong because we have a person in the other room that wasn't only brought here against her will but had their gender changed."
Twilight took a breath calming herself just as Cadence had taught her years before.
"Speaking of Sunburst where is he?"
"He left soon after we got here. Said he needed some rest in his own bed. Not that I blame him after today." Twilight sighed rubbing her temple. "Alright listen Doctor dust told me apparently our new individual has some kind of strange magic he hasn't seen before." Starlight's head bolts up to look at her teacher.
"Strange magic? So I...oh Celestia." Starlight put her head in her hands as she slouched over realizing the magnitude of her mistake.
If something went wrong it would be her fault. Starlight wouldn't be able to have her freakout however.
"Princess!" A guard yells bursting into the room. Their has been an incident involving guest, come quickly!" Twilight looked to the panicked guard his eyes wide with a mix of fear and shock. This day just got alot more interesting.
After Twilight left it was just me and these guards though it seemed conversation wasn't really a part of their job description.
"Sooo how is it being a soldier?" He only raised an eyebrow. Nice job brain.
"I'm not a soldier I'm a guard."
"What's the difference?"
"The difference is a soldier goes off to fight in war. A guard stays home and defends the homefront."
"So you guys have soldiers here then?"
"No, neither Equestria nore the Crystal Empire have been at war for over fifteen hundred years so their has been no need for professional soldiers, now will you please shut up with the questions."
"Hey don't blame me I'm just trying to fill the bordom until Twilight comes back."
"I thought I told you it was Princess Twilight." Shield now scowled at me.
"She said that I could call her Twilight before she left." This guy was starting to get on my nerves.
After that comment he then turned his whole body towards me. Marched up and got in my face. "I don't care what she said to you! She is a princess of these lands and as a foreigner you will show your respect." He slammed the butt of his spear down emphasizing his point. We were in each others faces now.
"Exactly she is the princess meaning what she says goes now get out of my face soldier!" I could almost feel the hate seeping off this ass.
Thankfully whatever god was out there was looking down with pity because that was when the nurse decided to walk in.
"What are the two of you doing in here?!" We turn to her. She placed her free hand on her hip. "You are currently in a hospital. Their are more people here than just you I expect you to respect everyone else and be quiet." Her eyes shift between us as we back off. The guard taking his position by the door and myself sitting back down on the bed.
"Now then ma'am I have something for you" She spoke as her horn lit up.
Ummm, Nurse Ruby Art was it?" I said just barely remembering her name.
"Yes, thank you miss but many just call me Nurse Ruby, now then here you are." She said levitating a hospital tray towards me. It looked to be better than I thought. Sliced carrots, mashed potatoes and a small piece of fish. To see something even close to this good in a hospital was very surprising.
Picking up the provided utensils I began to eat the meal finding it to be quite good almost like it was home cooked.
"Yo Shock you want some?" I ask pointing at him with my fork. He just turns his head away in disgust. I shrug not everyone likes fish. After a minute I went to grab the cup of water on the bedside table. Only for the cup to slip out of my hand.
"Shit!" As the cup dropped I tried to catch it only for the water to come flying out into my hand. Silence deafened the room as the water formed a rippling ball in the palm of my hand.
"H-h holy shit..." I breathed out watching the small mass in my hand it seemed mesmerising.
"Get on the floor now!" A spear was pressed against my throat causing me to drop whatever I was doing with the water. The Lieutenant for whatever reason wasn't happy about my development. "Get on the floor Now!" I raised my hands off my lap halfway between the bed and the sharp point of the spear only for the water to fly up and hit the ceiling with a loud splash. I was more concerned with the blade currently in my face I spoke up again.
"Calm down man what the hell is-" was all I got out as I was beared down on by three guards holding me to the floor. Hard steel cuffs with a thick leather mitten were placed on my wrists forcing me to make a tight fist. "Dude what the-" I grunted as one of them forces my head back onto the cold floor. "Rrrrrhh get Off! I yell flipping my head back as hard as I could. I felt a solid crunch as I hit one of them.
My head once more was forced down. This time much harder causing my skull to bounce. The voices around me started fading as my vision faded to black and I found myself in a deep sleep.
Twilight burst into the room to see a terrified nurse, food and drink scattered about, and three guards holding an unconscious girl on the floor. To say she wasn't happy with this would be an underestimation of her anger.
"What in Celestia's grand golden throne is going on in here, Lieutenant front and center now!" The lieutenant quickly complied. Though now he was face to face with an angry princess.
"Lieutenant Shock Sheild! Do you or your men have any idea what you have just done?"
"Princess if I may she was using elemental magic. Which is-"
"Do NOT preach to me about elemental magic and it's dangers Lieutenant. I studied under the solar monarch herself I am well aware!" Twilight took a calming breath before asking.
"What kind of Elemental magic did she use Lieutenant?" Shock seemed slightly taken back by Twilight's calmed demeanor but was quick to answer.
"She used elemental water magic your highness I didn't know-" Twilight silenced him with a raised hand and rubbed her temples in frustration.
"That's right you didn't... water elementals are not the most dangerous Lieutenant. Alright since your so confident answer me this lieutenant Shock Sheild, do you know how strong a developing elemental is when they first discover their power?"
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Twilight stepped closer locking their eyes "When an elemental first discovers their powers they are incredibly weak. They are no threat to a squad of guards nevermind a kingdom." Twilight sighs again "Dare I ask what was she even doing with the water?"
"She was uhh" he swallows "She had created a ball of water in her hand using the cup of water provided after dropping the cup unintentionally, Princess please she could have been-" Twilight silenced him as angry expression once again grew on her face.
"You assaulted this girl because she and I quote had unintentionally created a ball of water in her hand after dropping the given cup." A drop of sweat steadily rolled down the face of every guard near. "Lieutenant from here until further action is taken by Princess Cadence you are no longer in command of this squad. You will not act to do any further harm to this girl and if you do... Twilight took a step closer... "I will punish you myself, Now get out of my sight."
Sighing she rubs her forehead with her hand. "Where is Spike when I need him?" Walking out into the hall she comes face to face with three people the still shocked Nurse Ruby Art,Starlight and...Spike! Thank you convention timing . She thinks a smile doning her face.
"Starlight why you're here doesn't matter. Twilight points into the room. "Get in there and make sure those idiots do no further harm comes to the girl..please." Starlight looked apprehensive at first but a quick look in her mentors eyes built her courage.
"Of course Twilight" She walks in past Twilight positioning herself between the two remaining guards and the woman she brought here.
Now Twilight turns to address the nurse "Nurse Art I'm sure you have many questions but can we save them for a more calm period of time?" After a few seconds the nurse Ruby Heart takes a deep breath and sighs silently agreeing. Twilight gives her a grateful smile. "Spike I need you to come with me. I need to get a situation report to Celestia asap."
"You got it Twilight" Spike said quickly complying. Though he had his own questions Spike knew now wasn't the time so he just agreed and hoped for more later.
Twilight's timing was as good as ever as luckily enough for her Celestia received the letter just as she was ending court for the day so the response was swift.
My Deatest Twilight,
I have to say I'm more intrigued by this than particularly worried. However I must warn you to stay vigilant and on guard. Beings with elemental abilities do still crop up from time to time. Many are still out there and unknown to even through my long life. I shall let you oversee this however I ask that this women is brought to Equestria for her protection. Take your time with this endeavor as it is not easily accomplished. Please stay safe.
Yours, Celestia
Twilight wasn't sure about this Celestia seemed to know more on the subject of elementals but she was in no position to question her mentor at this time. She would have to wait. For the moment she needed to arrange transport to the castle and have a discussion with Cadence. Perhaps she knows more.
Soon enough a large transport arrived and after making sure everything was ready we boarded. The troops Shock Sheild's men loaded the girl inside. It disheartened me to see she was still heavily bound.
"Is this really needed? She's no threat to us." Twilight states to the group as she notices the girl is more bound than before. "What is this?!" She shouts to them. One of them responds.
"Princess Cadenza's orders ma'am, The subject is to be secured to make sure no threat is posed to the people or royal family." Ohh Twilight was gonna have a word with Cadence when they arrived.
"Ohhh" Twilight shot her head to the source of the noise. The girl seemed to be starting to wake up. And she wasn't happy. "Ohh god my head" After looking around for a moment she noticed the restraints binding his hands and arms. "What the hell!" She said slightly fighting his all to tight bindings. Looking around confused she suddenly came apon the sight of Twilight and focused on her. Although trusting Twilight might be foolish currently what choice did he have. "Twilight what's going on? where are we!?"
Twilight look at him a sad smile adorns her lips. "I'm sorry but it seems my sister in law has deemed you a threat to her kingdom and people. We are currently going to the castle." To say I am is shocked by this and about to freak out again when Twilight kneels down in front of me placing her hands on my shoulders. I stay still listening to her our eyes locked.
"Please listen to me I need you to stay calm. I know your scared but I will be having a serious talk with the Princess as soon as I physical can. When we get there you can't fight them. If you do they may not be as forgiving as the lieutenant at the hospital. Do you understand?"
"Wha... what's gonna happen to me?" My tone drips with fear causing Twilight to bring her closer.
"I'm not sure but I promise you I will do everything in my power to help you. Okay?" Twilight asks letting go and looking at me again. I can only find the confidence to nod as my body begins to shake. "For now this should help with that headache." Twilight says focusing magic onto the developing bruise on my head the ache slowly subsides as I fall into a blissful dark sleep.
Soon we all arrived at the palace. It took less time than expected as Starlight, myself and the three guardsmen from the hospital exit and are met by two squads of guards and Shining Armor. The Lieutenant from the hospital walks up and salutes only to get gut punched by the prince.
"Lieutenant you are a disgrace to this guard and while I would love nothing more than to beat you senseless." He takes a breath. "We have more important things to worry about. Now do us all a favor and all three of you get out of my sight!" With a hand on his stomach the guard staggers away quietly his orher two follow quickly.
Shining sighs "Twilight, it's good to see you I'm sorry it couldn't be under better circumstances."
Smiling I shake my head "No apology needed brother I understand how busy you can get here." The two come together in a small hug before Twilight pulls away and clears her throat.
"Alright all of you listen up. The elemental girl is secured in the transport behind me. She is currently unconscious and she will be scared apon waking. If I hear any harm comes to her I will deal with you myself. No princess or prince will get between us am I clear!?"
"Yes Princess!" The surrounding guards response immediately.
Twilight lets out another sigh "Alright Shining do what you must, I need to speak to Cadence." She begins walking into the palace. The sound of rustling chains and creaking wood filling the air behind her.
"Princess Mi Amor'e Cadenza!" A very upset Twilight yelled out as she shoved the throne room doors open. The princess in question jumped at the sudden unexpected arrival. Her eyes widened as she realized her royal title was used. Twilight was pissed. Quickly composing herself she desended to her friend turned fellow princess.
"Twilight how good it is to see you what brings-" Slap. Cadence brings her hand to her stinging cheek her eyes wide with shock at what Twilight had just hit her.
"Don't give me that royal speech crap Cadence! I had everything under control until your guards assaulted a girl who didn't understand what was happening or what kind of powers she had." Twilight takes a calming breath (even if shakey) and lock her eyes with her fellow princess.
"Twilight sometimes we all do things we don't like however if you think that girl is no threat what so ever you are wrong. She has powers she can't control and doesn't understand. She will be going to Equestria soon. And one last thing..." Cadence brings Twilight closer by grabbing her hair. "Do not question my judgement when it comes to the safety of my people." The Princesses eyes remained lock for a moment longer before Cadence lets go and Twilight turned away.
"You may have seniority on this but remember that no matter how much older you may be. Age does not make you smarter. I believe your daughter is an example for this." With that Twilight walks out the door leaving Cadence with the silence left behind.
Cadence for her part ran a hand through her hair before taking a letter out from between her breasts. "I'm sorry Twilight but sometimes one must be given for the greater good."
Opening the letter Cadence focused on the last line.
'Don't worry she'll be fine'
Yours, Celestia
Cadence had never read a bigger lie.
In the Dungeon
Sometimes it seems that people don't like me. Some say it's an attitude I have. Others say I'm not mature. You know what I have to say... Screw them I've been lauched threw space and time, assaulted, chained and now I'm sitting in a dungeon fastened to a wall via armbinder\cuffs, tight leather collar, and ankle cuffs. If anyone knows the definition containment it's these people.
I'd be yelling at the guards some more if my throat wasn't so parched. All I've had for liquids since arriving in this empire was a single sip of water. Before being attacked and knocked out That Shock is a dick. Did I make it clear I hate these damn guards yet? Waking up while getting dragged in chain has that effect. Question is what do they want with me?
As I contemplate this possibility I lay my head against the cool stone wall finding it to be quite damp dispite how sturdy the place seemed. Eyes snapping open I realize something. Water down here. 'Could that mean what I did at the hospital I could do here too?' It seemed possible but how would I go about doing that again?
'Did I really need my hands to control the water? Unlikely as it seemed I can't remember enough. So I guess it's worth a shot. Okay so now how to start? ' Focusing on what I felt in the hospital I felt faint tingles in my arms. I just needed a little more...
A deep thud sounded through the dark hall startling me out of my focused state. Now back to my current predicament I listened to the footsteps echoing off the stone walls.
"Great who's coming now?" I muttered annoyed with my lack of progress in figuring out what I could do.
"Gentlemen if you would kindly unlock the door I'd like to speak with our guest." I knew that voice! The door unlocked with a large clunk and in stepped the one person in this hell I could seem to trust.
"Twilight?" The Princess in question stepped fully inside the cell shaking her head as she saw how I was being held. Sighing she kneeled infront of me.
"Oh I'm so sorry about all this." This apology wasn't unforseen by me as she appeared to be the only one who treated me with respect.
"Twilight, it's not your fault don't apologize for something you didn't cause. It doesn't fit you." Twilight smiled briefly before it disappeared and she turned away. "Twilight... what's wrong?"
She sighs "It seems your going to be held for longer that I anticipated. The Princesses want to bring you to Equestria to decide what they will do...and if your a threat..."
"If I'm deemed a threat..?" I asked dreading the answer but I needed to know.
If you are deemed a threat... Yes, well I'm not sure. Equestria does not have a fondness for those with Elemental magic and or abilities as you appear to have and based on what I know their are three possibilities given this reality. You could be sealed away in stone. You could be be locked away or banished to tarturus. Or in the worst case..." Twilight's voice box choked up in a physical squeak.
"I could be killed..." Twilight didn't have the heart to speak the words. Whatever happens all I hoped was Twilight and these other princess' were on good terms... if not this was gonna go downhill fast and I don't know if I'll come out the other side.
Author's Note
Please let me know what you think.
