Vinyl Woke Up

Vinyl woke up.

The light was dim, but she could see Octavia, slumbering peacefully beside her. Slowly, she slid her hooves to the floor.

Down the stairs she went. The same routine as always. Filter, coffee, water, push the button. Let the machine do its thing.

"Vinyl."

Vinyl jumped. Spun around. Octavia was standing there, in the doorway. The expression on her face was one of deep worry.

"What day is it?" the haggard mare asked. Vinyl, scared, levitated over the calendar and pointed.

"Do you remember going to see Princess Twilight yesterday?" Octavia asked.

Vinyl shook her head. What was she talking about? They hadn't done anything remotely like that yesterday. It had been an ordinary day like any other.

Octavia slumped to the floor. Vinyl immediately rushed over.

"I guess that spell didn't work, then," Octavia said. She swallowed, as Vinyl put a concerned hoof on her shoulder. "Alright, we'd better head back to Canterlot. I'll explain on the train."