Will of Fire

Chapter 25 - Trixie VS. Ponyville

By: TheXIIILightning

"Everypony, this is Sunshine."

We decided that I should introduce them to Sunshine first, then it would be Trixie's turn. I'm not sure what she's planning to say, but I sure hope that whatever it is, won't get us kicked out of town. Twilight already sent a letter to the Princess, now we just have to wait for her reply.

Trixie is standing behind me and the other's were really kind towards Sunshine, although they glanced a few times at Trixie... But I guess that can't be helped, they must still hold a grudge towards her.

"And now," I got out of the way, so Trixie could take the spotlight. "I'd like you to meet Trixie."

Trixie gave two steps forward and didn't say the word. Pinkie Pie was waving her hoof at us while the other's just glared at her, except for Fluttershy and Twilight that is. Actually, Rainbow Dash was the only one that seemed angry with Trixie, Applejack and Rarity had forced smiles on their faces. At least they're trying...

A couple of minutes passed and nopony said a word, but then Trixie cleared her throat and broke the silence.

"Trixie would like to say a few words, if you'd have her that is." Trixie kept her tone cold and neutral, she even had her head held up high. The other's glanced at each other and told her to continue.

"First of all, Trixie isn't seeking your forgiveness, nor will she apologize for her actions." I facehoofed.

Oh boy...

"Trixie is a performer, a great one if she might add. So she is afraid that her performance might have gotten a little intense and out of hoof." Everypony seemed to calm down a bit, things were about to go wrong yet again.

"Although our first encounter was a little competitive, and downright dangerous towards the end. Trixie hopes that we put those moments aside, for now, and simply start over. For she will do her best to be less..." She glanced at me, recalling our previous conversation outside. "arrogant."

Well, her speech went a bit better than I expected, and I expected for it to go way worse than that.

A small silence filled the room and all eyes were on Applejack, Rarity and Rainbow Dash. They were the ones who Trixie hurt the most, so that small speech was mostly for them. Even if Twilight, Pinkie and Fluttershy already accepted Trixie's apology, it wouldn't be the same if those three didn't.

Applejack was the first to speak up, after a couple of minutes of silence.

"Ah guess that's the best we can get outta ya, so why not." She got up, and offered Trixie her hoof, Trixie took and shook it. "No hard feelings, ya hear?" Trixie gave a small smile.

"No hard feelings." She said.

I sighed in relief. That's one down. two to go.. Rarity was the next to speak up.

"Although you made my mane positively horrid, I must admit that the magic wore off after a few minutes." Rarity slowly made her way towards Trixie. "So it would be highly unladylike if I held a grudge for such..." Her left eye twitched a bit. "small thing."

They both shook hoofs, now Rainbow Dash is the only remaining pony. Rainbow glanced at Trixie and crossed her arms, huffing in the process, but Applejack nudged her in the shoulder and she gave in.

"Fine..."She made her way towards Trixie, with a very small smile. "Even if that thunder cloud trick was a bit mean, I guess that I can forgive you." She hesitantly shook Trixie's hoof. "I like a good prank from time to time, so I can let that one slide." Rainbow chuckled and gave her a friendly tap on the shoulder. "But expect a bit of payback soon, nopony get's the lead on this prankster!"

Trixie gave her a small nod and a smile, so Rainbow Dash flew back to her seat.

"So..." I started. "Are we all friends now, or what?"

Everypony yelled 'Yes!', they all had a large smile on their faces, even Trixie.

But Pinkie Pie had other plans...

"Heads up!"

She yelled, before setting up another rocket, this one filled Sunshine's mane with confetti. We all gave her a friendly glare, she just shrugged and said.

"Backup Party Rocket, I never leave home without it."

After sharing a laugh, at Sunshine's expense, everypony approached her and Trixie. I bet they have a lot of questions, considering everything I told them. I wanted to spend some quality time with Trixie since we had a lot to talk about, but I guess that seeing her happy like she is right now, it's all that matters.

I don't know how much she changed, but it wasn't a lot actually. Even if she tries to be cold and act like she doesn't care about what ponies think of her, I saw how relieved she was when they forgave her.

"Hey Lightning, look at what just arrived."

I turned around and saw Twilight, levitating a scroll.

"So I guess this is it..." I sighed.

I wonder what the Princess wrote, maybe the guards are already on their way here.

"Yeah, do you want us to read it in private, or with the other's?" She asked me.

"With all of you of course. That's not even worth asking." I chuckled a bit.

Everypony gathered around a circle, Sunshine and Trixie at my side, while Twilight stood in the center to read the letter. She took a few seconds to unwrap the scroll and unceremoniously began reading it's contents.

Dear Twilight Sparkle, my most faithful student.

Even if the contents of the previous letter had made me fear for your safety, I have complete faith in you, and your friends. Please act with the utmost care around that pony, even if he has proven himself harmless, he is still a criminal in the eyes of Equestria.

I will have you know that I have entrusted Lightning's case with your brother, Shining Armor. Surely this new information will come in useful for the apprehension of this new suspect, if there is any might I had.

I have also entrusted Lightning's arrest in your hooves Twilight. In yours, and those of the Elements of Harmony.

I expect to see you both in the next twenty-four hours, so have a goodnight sleep my dearest student.

P.S.: Keep Spike close to you for the night, if anything happens have him warn me. I will be there in just a few moments, to make sure you're safe and sound.

Your dearest teacher.

Princess Celestia

"Ok..." I started. "So it seems like I'm still under arrest, but now they have taken the chance that I'm in fact innocent, and re-opened my case." I gave Twilight a nod of appreciation. "Thanks a lot Twilight, that's better than anything I could have hoped for." She gave me a sheepish smile.

"Don't mention it, it's the least we could have done."

"No." I corrected her. "The least you could have done was to leave me in the hospital." I got up and faced the girls. "You girls have completely changed my-- our lives in just a few days!" They also changed Sunshine's, and maybe Trixie's lives. "Is there anything I can do to repay you?" I asked them.

Nopony answered...

"C'mon! I'll do anything!" I pleaded.

"Hey now, settle down sugarcube, we don't want anything from ya. We just like to help the pony folk."

"Applejack's right dear." Rarity added. "This is the least we could have done, and we don't want any form of compensation." Rarity gave me a determined look.

"But I have to do something to thank you, I insist." I stomped my hoof, not in an angry way, quite the opposite.

"Well..." Twilight started. "There is one thing..." She scrapped the floorboards with a hoof. Oh? OH!

I glanced at Applejack and Rainbow Dash, they shared my thoughts. The three of us facehoofed at the same time. There's no way that I'm helping Twilight with that spell again. No way, no how!

"Trixie can't help but wander, what is it that you need Twilight Sparkle?" Unless...

"Twilight just needs some help with some spells, I'm sure you'd love to help her out. Right, Trixie?"

"But of course!" Trixie put a hoof on her chest. "Trixie has learned many spells, she can surely help."

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Applejack whisper something into Rainbow Dashes ear, something that made her flush red and her wings spread open. Applejack proceeded to roll around laughing, while the pegasus shamefully hid her head in her hooves. I can only imagine what she told her... Oh no!

My wings also puffed open, and everypony looked at me. Soon enough, the laughter was directed at me, everyone was laughing except for Rainbow. She just took the time to settle her wings down and mouth something that looked like, 'thank you'.

"Well, haha everypony." I sighed and closed my wings. "But I guess it's time to hit the hay. Princess Celestia's orders!"

I chuckled and yawned, it was getting late and we had to catch a train in the morning. Everypony just said their farewells and agreed to meet by the train station tomorrow, Applejack offered to stay here for the night but Twilight politely refused. Saying that she should warn her family before going to Canterlot, Applejack agreed soon enough and left.

That just leaves me, Spike, Twilight, Sunshine and Trixie in the Library. Sunshine agree to take the spare bed, and Trixie and I would sleep near the fireplace. That way we could catch up on things.

We made a small pile with the pillows, and snuggled together near the fireplace. It was just the two of us, and the warmth coming out of the fireplace and our bodies. It was perfect.

"Hey Light..." Trixie mumbled.

"Yeah?"

"Remember that promise we made, just before Trixie left?" I nuzzled her head.

"Of course, I promised to see the world, and you promised to be the greatest performer in Equestria."

"And if Trixie recalls, Sunshine promised to help everypony she could find." She chuckled.

"Yeah, come to think of it, we have all achieved our dreams." Trixie lift her head and looked me in the eyes.

"But not together..." She nuzzled me back, I closed my eyes and felt her mane in my cheek.

"We're together now, that's all that matters."

She sighed, a happy sigh full of relief. It's incredible, we've been apart for almost eight years, and yet it seems like it was only a few days. I feel happy, happy for having her at my side again.

It's like having a piece of my heart restored, a piece that broke a long, long time ago.

We stayed still and silent for a while, enjoying each other's presence. When I felt her shift closer to me, I gave her a small kiss on the head and went to sleep.

Even if tomorrow ends in sorrow.

Today has been just perfect.

End of Chapter 25

Trixie has a gentle side!?

The horror! The horror!

Now for the Hype. *Ahem*

Celestia is gonna bring down the hammer of justice!

Who will it hit?

Find out in the next chapter of...

Will of Fire!