Chapter 2: Interrogation, Part 5

{*Omniscient Point of View, Ponyville Library: Kitchen*}

Twilight lets the two mares into her kitchen. She magically lit the candles all around the room, filling the darkness with its opposing element. Cleanly polished tables and shiny wooden cupboards reflected the orange light, giving the scene a somewhat eerie theme to it. There were several metal spoons, wooden forks and other stirring devices adorning the sides of the room, peacefully hanging on the hooks on the wall.

The tap in the sink dripped with a steady beat into an overfilled cup of dirty water. Most of the dishes were clean and drying on a rack nearby the sink, but there were a few plates and bowls sitting at the bottom of the sink that have yet to be washed. The storm was pounding on the nearby windows to the point of making them rattle slightly. Twilight walked over to a green table in the center of the room. The three ponies gathered around in a tight circle around the eating surface.

“Ok girls, look. I know that I may seem kinda irrational right now, but that doesn’t mean that I’m acting aggressive for no reason! I’m trying to get as much information out of Griffin as possible because we have no way of knowing what his true intentions are!” Twilight quietly but forcefully whispered to her companions.

“Yeah, we get it Twi, but that doesn’ mean that y’all can go off an’ shout words willy-nilly! Cause’ that’s just plain wrong!” Applejack pointed out.

“And furthermore, I am very, very disappointed in you, Twilight! I trusted you to not harm or harass Griffin in any way, and you went ahead and did it anyways! What do you have to say for yourself?” Fluttershy scolded, glaring at the purple offender.

Twilight sighed. “I’m sorry Fluttershy, but I am not going to take any chances or risks with an extra-terrestrial sitting in my library study room with the potential to bring the end of Equestria!”

“Twilight, honey, even I realize that that being sitting on your sofa is harmless and is not planning any kind of hostile takeover what so ever! Besides, he is in no position to make any sudden moves, seeing as we have the strongest unicorn in all of Equestria right in front of us, ready to protect at a moment’s notice!” Rarity winked at Twilight, trying to lighten up the mood as much as possible.

Twilight smiled at the compliment. Maybe her friends were right. Maybe she was being a bit senseless and a bit over-analytical. Maybe she just had to have more trust. And not just more trust in the alien, but more trust in her friends as well.

…But still, there was something just not right about the situation at hoof. She felt uneasy when she was talking to him, and her gut feeling to her that Griffin seemed rotten one way or another. There was just too much coincidence between the human crashing into Sweet Apple Acres and the storms suddenly tearing up half of the country! Besides, she had one more trick op her sleeve…

“But how do we know he’s telling the truth? How do we know that his actual name is Griffin Pegasus, two names that belong to two species of this planet? How do we know that he is a guy, when he maybe doesn’t have gender at all? How do we know that he has no idea what is going on and he doesn’t know how he got here? How?”

“Ah can see it in his eyes.”

Everypony turned towards the apple farmer. Her serious tone and her drop-dead look surprised everyone. She had a cold but understanding stare that pointed towards Twilight. There was no emotion on her face except traces of exhaustion.

“And he’s not just telling the truth, he’s telling the truth with all his heart and soul. Deep inside, he is hoping that he can gain our trust the right way, by telling the truth and not looking back.” Applejack glanced at Rarity and Fluttershy. “Ah can see it. Ah can feel it. Heck, ah can practically smell it! There is no way in Celestia’s haven that this human is lyin’.”

There was a pause in the conversation. The pitter-patter of rain echoed off the smoother surfaces of the kitchen. Lightning shot off in the distance, followed by a ground-shaking thunderclap. The group of mares stood and analyzed Applejack’s statement. They looked towards each other for a second while Applejack looked off into space, seemingly looking for an answer. After a few thoughtful seconds, Twilight was the first to open her mouth.

“Applejack, I… You’re right. In fact, all of you; are totally right. I… I have acted foolishly this evening. I’m sorry. I hope you can all forgive me.” Twilight shamefully tilted her head downwards.

The other three ponies smiled. Now that their friend understood, everything would be much simpler, and hopefully, less dramatic.

“That ok, Twilight. Remember, we’re all here for you, as a-“

Rarity was about to gather the group in a hug when she was interrupted by a loud, disruptive *pomph* sound, followed by the distinct rattle of the windows barely resisting whatever pressure it was holding against. There was a terrible high-pitched squeaking sound that soon followed after. Fluttershy squealed, hastily remembering nature’s wrath outside. She flung herself underneath the table and started to shiver.

“What in tarnation was that?” Applejack asked to no pony particular.

The three young mares ran out of the room as quickly as possible, leaving poor Fluttershy cowering underneath the kitchen furniture.

“Wha-Wait for me!” Fluttershy did a double-take before zooming off to catch up with her friends.

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