I Can't Stand You Rainbow Dash

I felt something prod my cheek. I just grumble and curl up tighter.

“What are you doing out here?” I hear a voice I haven’t heard before say to me. I just take one of my hands and try to shoo the offending voice away so I can sleep.

“Leave, it’s too early to wake up.” I groan.

“Well I just figured sleeping out in a hallway wasn’t the best place for rest.” The voice responds. At this I open my eyes a bit and look around. I notice that I’m indeed sleeping in a hallway. I look to the voice and see a pink unicorn with a purple mane and light blue highlights. She’s staring at me confused.

“So you are the creature that the party was for last night right?” She asks while continuing to look over me.

“Yeah that’s me. Though if I’m honest I was hoping all this was a dream.” I stand up and look at the curious unicorn.

“My name’s Thomas. It’s nice to meet you.” I stick out my hand for her to shake.

“Pleasure, my name is Starlight Glimmer.” She returns the gesture and we shake.

“So Starlight, what can I do for you this fine morning?” I ask as I pop my back.

“Well Twilight wanted me to come and get you to discuss something important. She tried getting you from the guest bedroom but when she didn’t find you, asked me to search the castle.”

“Yeah sorry I couldn’t really find my way around. This place is like a maze.” I say as I begin to follow Starlight. When she hears this she laughs.

“Don’t I know it. I had the same problem when I first started living here.”

“Oh? When was that?” I ask.

“A couple of years ago. I started living here after… a thing.” She says cryptically.

“A thing?” I repeat, looking at her eyebrow raised. She turns and smiles at me sheepishly.

“Yup! A thing! Anyway let’s move quickly, we have to see what Twilight wants.” We pick up our pace and head to where I assume Twilight is. Eventually we arrive to a giant library which pulls a massive grin on my face.

“Woah this place is amazing Starlight! I could get lost in here for weeks just reading!” Starlight laughs and rolls her eyes.

“You really sound like Twilight. She practically lives here when it comes to research and looking for answers in magic.” At this my eyes light up.

“Wait. There are books on magic here?!” I say excitedly.

“Actual magic tomes that explain and describe different magical attributes.” At this point I’m nearly bouncing as I explore the room. Starlight looks a bit concerned.

“Oh no, not another one of us.” She says to herself.

“Hello again Starlight. What do you mean by another one?” Starlight turns to see Twilight entering the library.

“Oh another book and magic lover.” She points her hoof at me who’s too busy excitedly perusing the different tomes to notice. Seeing me and my reaction gets Twilight excited as she rushes over and begins asking me questions as I scramble around like a kid in a candy store.

“Good morning Thomas! I was looking for you all morning! Are you curious about any specific type of magic or well know magician? I’d be more than happy to help you find the perfect book. I stop bouncing and turn around with a very serious expression on my face as I stare Twilight down.

“I want books on everything.” At this statement Twilight’s eyes light up and she squees as a massive grin breaks out on her face.

“Well if you want to know everything we’ll have to start with the basics. “Mystic Magicks and You” might be a good jumping off point, and it’s one of my personal favorites!” Twilight levitates the book off the shelf and gives it to me. As Twilight and I begin to excitedly discuss the library Starlight coughs and clears her throat which gets us both to stop and look at her.

“As much as I’m sure you’re excited to have a new study buddy. Didn’t you want to talk with Thomas about something?” At this Twilight snaps out of it and giggles to herself.

“I suppose you’re right. Maybe later we can talk about this.” Twilight looks to me and motions for me to sit in a chair. I follow and sit down.

“Now, Thomas since we don’t know where you came from or how. Finding a way to send you back will take some time. In the meantime I wanted to let you know you are welcome to stay here in the castle and feel free to use this library as you see fit. When I’m not researching ways to get you home I’d be more than happy to study magic with you!” Twilight smiles at me.

“So there is no current way to get me home?” I ask dejectedly.

“I’m sorry there really isn’t. I need to research the how and why first before I can come up with a solution.” Twilight smiles kindly at me.

“But in the meantime you are welcome here as a guest and I’m positive you will make new friends here too!” I look at her and give her a sad smile.

“I appreciate that Twilight. Thank you for your hospitality. I guess I might as well get comfortable if I’m going to be here for a while.” Twilight nods and looks to Starlight.

“Starlight would you mind showing Thomas the guest bedroom and help him begin his magic studies?”

“Sure Twilight, I’d be happy to. Starlight smiles and begins to lead me out of the library. I thank Twilight again and begin to follow.

“Even though I’m stuck here for the time being. I get to study real magic! It’s always been a dream of mine to be a wizard!” Starlight looks to me and smiles.

“Well I’ll do my best to help you achieve this dream of yours. And I’m sure Twilight would love to teach a new species about the subject as well as learn more about you.” After a bit of walking we finally arrived at the guest room.

“Alright, here we are! This will be your room for the time being. Now then before we begin let’s see if you are actually able to cast magic first. All creatures have something called a magic core. It’s what allows all creatures to cast and use magic. I’m going to use a spell to see if you have one and what type of magic you can cast. Are you ready?” She asks me. I nod excitedly.

“Hit me Starlight!” She nods and begins to cast the spell. I feel myself enveloped in Starlight’s magic. As she focuses on the spell I see a look of confusion, then concern wash over her. After she finishes she looks at me nervously.

“So. I finished my analysis and I was able to locate your magic core. But it was empty.” She said, looking at me. A look of disappointment washed over me as I began to look sad.

“However.” She continues

“After looking at your empty core for a bit I noticed something. The longer I cast the observing spell on you I noticed that your core began to fill up. With traces of my magic.” She says with worry in her voice.

“It appears you can siphon some magic from what creatures use on you which then fills your core. Almost like a magic vampony.” She says, looking at me.

“So what you’re saying is I can cast magic?” I ask her hopefully.

“I don’t know Thomas, I’ve never seen anything like this before. We’ll have to run some tests to see anything conclusive. When would you like to start?

“Right now!” I say excitedly. Suddenly I see the guest room door swing wide open with a very angry Rainbow in a frilly dress and makeup staring me down.

“You!” She shouts, pointing a hoof at me.

“You were supposed to meet me at Rarity’s hours ago! What have you been doing!?” She says angrily.

“Sorry Rainbow, I guess I lost track of time. But guess what! I might be able to use magic!” I say excitedly. She just looks at me annoyed.

“I don’t care. Right now you are my servant for the day! You agreed to do anything I say, remember?”

“Man, I wanted to learn magic.” I pout. Starlight looks at me and smiles.

“Well you are working on improving your friendship with Rainbow Dash. And I know this is going to sound cheesy and ridiculous but Friendship is a powerful magic. I should know.” I look at her with a deadpan expression.

“Believe me I know how it sounds but it’s the truth.” Starlight laughs.

“Tell you what, how about I tag along to measure your magic intake to figure out how it works? That way we can get right into the greens and potatoes of magic later?” Hearing the difference in expressions I laugh a bit.

“Ok Starlight, sounds like a plan. Is that ok with you Rainbow?” I ask her.

“Sure, just keep in mind she’ll be watching you do some embarrassing stuff.” Rainbow cackles.

“Alright then it’s settled. Lead the way Rainbow.” I say and all three of us head out of the castle.