Princess Celestia's Deadly Assignment
I
One
Moist air hovered above Ponyville as Rainbow Dash finished her job with the weather. She was proud of her work despite hearing the ponies below complaining about the heat. She told herself it was on the to-do list with the weather team. The clouds were cool in the afternoon and she always enjoyed her nap time. Rainbow was about to fall into slumber when she heard Twilight calling out her name. She responded to her calls with loud snores hoping Twilight would go away, but she felt magic taking over her body.
She sighed, "Not this again."
Rainbow was pulled down and she was given an annoyed glare from Twilight, looking as though she didn't get any rest from the night before.
"Hey Twilight, I was trying to take my nap. That's just rude!" Rainbow Dash picked herself up from the ground and patted her wings.
"Look who's talking. Sorry anyway, but I need your help Rainbow Dash." Twilight looked serious this time, and Rainbow wanted to know what was up.
"What is it? I was about to take my nap. The heat here is making me very sleepy." Rainbow Dash yawned.
"Something came up and the Princess wants to see us in Canterlot." Twilight panicked a little. But she kept calm and perform the hand gesture Cadance had taught her. Rainbow Dash thought it was funny seeing her do that almost every day now. She chuckled.
"When it comes to business with the Princess, I am ready for whatever heads our way."
"Okay then, We just have to-" Rainbow Dash interrupted Twilight.
"Alright then, what did Princess Celestia want us to do now? Battle Dragons?"
"Rainbow-"
"Turn discord to stone again?"
"Rainbow-"
"I knew he couldn't be trusted, always hanging around Fluttershy."
"Rainbow-"
"Wait 'til I get my hooves on hi-"
"RAINBOW!" Twilight yelled at the top of her lung, and Rainbow Dash turned around.
"Yes, Twilight?" Rainbow Dash realized she wasn't focusing on Twilight. She was almost as red as a hot tea pot ready to explode.
"Before I do something I regret, Rainbow Dash. I came all the way from Canterlot on Princess Celestia's behalf that we need to see her as soon as possible. It sounded very urgent and I know that we can't waste time. Do you understand? I was up all night worrying whether or not she would make it back to her castle." Twilight stopped and sat down to breath.
"Easy, Twilight. What does Princess Celestia want us to do for her?" Rainbow Dash waited for a reply.
"I don't know yet. She wants us to meet her at the library. We have to go there now." Twilight stood up and ran to the train station. Rainbow Dash shrugged to herself and flew slowly behind her.
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The train station was usually vacant around the afternoon, since almost every pony was busy with their work. Some of them take the train to Canterlot for their jobs, because the living expenses are too high for the average pony folk. At least it wasn't as expensive as living in Manehatten. Applejack told Rainbow Dash about life in Manehatten. Rainbow didn't want to live there after hearing about the fancy oranges.
Twilight came back with the train tickets to Canterlot and she looked less anxious. Rainbow was glad to see Twilight in a good mood once again.
"So, do you have any idea what the Princess wants with us, Twilight?" She hoped Twilight would give a clear answer.
"No, Rainbow, I don't know what she wants with us, but I was told it was urgent and that we are the only two who can carry out the task."
"Well, okay then. The train will arrive in an hour. Why can't you just teleport us to Canterlot?"
"No because the Princess told us it would be dangerous to do that. Besides, my brother also put up his magical barrier once again, so I can't just teleport inside."
"Fine. I just don't like sitting around forever. I love to fly, you already know that."
"Rainbow, It'll take less than an hour to get to Canterlot. It's not like your going to waste your life on a train."
"Fine." Rainbow Dash stayed still and looked at the clock. The train would arrive any minute, but it felt like an eternity waiting for things to happen.
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After thirty minutes of unbearable waiting, the train from Canterlot had arrived. Rainbow Dash welcomed the sight and stood up from stretching her wings. Twilight tucked her book in her saddle bag and headed to the platform. Rainbow Dash followed, hoping they will get the first seat. The doors of the train opened, and many familiar ponyville residents moved out. the crowd passed through Twilight and Rainbow Dash. They both moved into the train as soon as the last of the ponies finished leaving. The two of them sat in the seat near the front. Rainbow challenged Twilight to a match of Rock, Paper, and Scissors to see who would get to sit next to the window. Twilight paid attention this time around and beat Rainbow two out of three times and sat next to the window. She smiled and Rainbow knew she did it to irritate her. She never liked losing, especially to Twilight. But it was fair a match after all and she'll let it slide this time around.
Whistling blasted from the front and the train began to move forward. Rainbow noticed the magical barrier in the distance. It was definitely serious business if the Princess is asking for their help. She still wanted to know what the Princess wanted with just Twilight and her. It doesn't matter now becuase she'll find out as soon as they meet her in Canterlot.