My Little Pony: Friendship is a Miracle

The night was long and tiring, and yet nopony wanted to sleep due to all that had been going on. That was completely fine as the night was now well behind them, and the sun was rising up in front of their weary, but relieved faces. They headed back to the now-dispersed party that had dissipated since the star guests weren’t there. Arriving at Twilight’s tree house, they decided to enjoy what little remnants of the festivities were left.

Graham’s first priority was to make up for lost time and try some of Pinkie Pie’s famous fruit punch. He walked over towards the bowl and grabbed himself a cup. After serving himself, he sat down in a chair close by and drank the punch, eyes widening at the perfect combination of fruits blended together into a wonderful drink.

“So what was really going on over at the ruins, Twilight? Was there something wrong, Darling?” Rarity asked. Twilight looked at Graham, as he looked back.

“Err...Nothing really...Just some talking. That’s all.” Twilight encouraged the idea. Applejack didn't seem satisfied with her answer, and planned to uncover what she believed was truth.

“Ya’ll know that you can tell us anythin’ right?” Applejack assured. Everypony present looked over towards her direction, then back at them.

“Applejack’s right, anything you wanna tell us you don't have to hide it!” Pinkie Pie exclaimed. “You’re our friends, and you can trust us!”

Graham chuckled. “I know I can, but maybe later, alright? All you gotta know is I took a walk, and Twilight and I had a big talk.”

For one reason or another, the cow-pony didn't feel like taking just "having a talk" for an answer. She frowned at him, making him feel uncomfortable under her sad look.

“I assure you, Applejack, nothing happened between us, It was just some talking--” Graham didn’t get to finish, as the orange mare interrupted him.

“Are ya sure? I mean, if it’s that you’re worried about our reactions, you don't hafta!” She said pointing a hoof at the two. They looked at each other again and sighed simultaneously.

“Why are you so interested towards us?” Graham asked. The orange pony looked at him.

“B’cause I want you to know you can be one hun’red percent open to us.” She smiled, thinking he was going to explain about his disappearance.

“What? No! I know I can...” Graham looked away out of discomfort. Applejack only grew stronger with words because of this.

“Graham...” Applejack frowned noticeably.

“Look, I’ll tell when I’ll tell, ok?” Graham responded awkwardly, trying to dismiss the powerful conversation coming from her.

“Applejack, He’s not comfortable with it right now, can we drop it until he’s ready?” Twilight pleaded, seeing that she wouldn't give up.

“A-applejack, it’s nothing, okay?” the poor man tried to defend himself, but Applejack was taking it too personal.

“If it was nothing, then what’s the big issu—” she was cut off by Aramis, a stern look on his face.

“Applejack, cut it out. You know he’s not comfortable with talking about it yet so quit pushing. I’m pretty sure you’re aware of how uncomfortable you’re making him feel.” Aramis’ tone made Applejack reconsider her approach to the subject. She thought about it for several moments and nodded curtly in his direction, understanding of the fact she was done discussing the topic. She felt bad for pushing the subject.

Graham released a sigh of relief and shook Aramis’ hand. “Danke, Aramis.” Aramis looked at him with a smile.

“Bitte.” Was all Aramis said, as Graham grinned.

“Oh hey! You’re learning!” He shouted joyously, as he laughed and softly punched him in the arm. Twilight smiled and found herself with a brief moment of privacy from the others, as she looked long and hard at Graham. A smile slowly enveloped her face, but was almost immediately wiped off as Pinkie Pie popped up from behind her, giving her what felt like a heart attack.

“So what did ‘cha talk about? I won’t tell, Pinkie Promise!” She asked bouncing around. Twilight then put her hoof near Pinkie’s mouth and shushed her.

“Can you keep a secret?” She whispered. Pinkie nodded furiously.

“Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye!” She said giggling with a short snort at the end.

Twilight only rolled her eyes as she guided her to a more private part of the house, where nopony could see or hear them.

“So what’s the secrecy?” Pinkie asked with a tilt of her head. Twilight only whispered in her ear.

“I don't know if Graham wants me saying anything, but he told me quite a bit about his life...it’s quite awful, and I feel really sorry for him...Aramis and his pet are the only friends he’s ever had...” she confessed.

Pinkie Pie only gasped, quickly being silenced by the purple mare’s hoof once more.

“At first, I wanted to study more about his species after the big welcome party and all, but now I just feel like I want to be there for him.” She said softly. “He opened up to me about something he said he never told anypony before. Heck, he’s never had a true marefriend, or family before either. I want to learn more about him and see if I can help in any way possible while I study more about the Human kind.”

Pinkie’s eyes looked as if they would burst from the look of surprise, but soon a smile formed. “Well, maybe you should--” Her words were cut off by Spike’s sudden appearance with a letter.

“Princess Celestia wants you to have this.” He said as he passed the scroll to her. Spike then walked downstairs to see the two men standing at the table in the kitchen.

“Whoa...what the heck are you things? And why are you in our house! You must be robbers!” Spike looked at them with an angry face, with his eyes focused on the both of them like a hawk to its prey.

The two looked at each other and laughed. “Spike, we’re not robbers, mein freund!” Graham gasped between chuckles. “We’re friends of Twilight and the others.” Graham answered after settling down.

“Really? Oh, sorry--wait, how do you know my name?” Spike questioned.

“Easy, Twilight told us about you.” Aramis quickly lied. He didn't want to tell the small kid a big story. He thought that he would take it easy, and tell him the truth another day.

“Oh! That makes sense.” Spike said afterwards. He figured it was only logical that Twilight told them about her number one assistant.

As the three downstairs were chatting, Twilight and Pinkie read the note together.

“Looks like Princess Celestia wishes to meet the two, and check on things. It’ll be a nice visit.” Twilight said with a smile.

“Oooooh! I wonder what she wants,” Pinkie exclaimed happily “Maybe she’s going to wish them a joyful time in Ponyville, or maybe she will be able to send them back home!”

Pinkie’s words echoed in Twilight’s mind over and over.

‘Would Celestia really be able to do that? Would she actually do that if she could? This was a lifetime chance to study Humans for the first time ever! Not to mention that she didn't want Graham to go back to that awful planet! No creature should ever have to induce something as horrid as a planet filled with misery and pain!’

Her mind raced with negative thoughts, no longer paying attention to the party, Pinkie, or anything. Until a voice broke her out of the trance she placed herself in.

            “Come on Twilight, let’s go have some fun.” She looked towards the voice to see Graham standing there offering a hand to her. Her head became clear once more, as she smiled and nodded, placing her hoof in his hand for a moment to show her gratitude for the offer. They went back to the party together well into the day.

The day passed on without a hitch, everypony having a good time, Graham and Twilight spent a lot of their time together, all while Aramis has been spending his time with Rainbow Dash. The party finally ended in the afternoon where everypony broke off to do their normal routine.

Before they left, the gang stayed behind to help Twilight clean up the remains around the library in preparation for Celestia arriving shortly. Luckily there wasn’t that much to clean up, Pinkie Pie’s parties somehow leave the smallest amount of messes behind them, despite having a lot of party streamers and balloons.

“So, Princess Celestia wants to see us?” Aramis asked out loud, his head facing Twilight. She was busy finishing up cleaning the library when she heard the question.

“She’s coming in exactly fifteen minutes.” She said. Graham looked over and scratched his head.

“So...what are the princesses like in reality? Are they just like on T.V?” Graham wondered. Celestia, he knew by heart what she was like, but it was Princess Luna who he felt confused about. He remembered seeing Luna a few times, but never saw her really do much, except for her Nightmare Moon attack and when she tried to fit in with pony society after being so socially awkward.

“Princes Celestial’s very fair and just. Just like any princess I’d say. She’s kind, and sincere, but when it comes to anything serious, she speaks business first. She’s a really nice mentor.” Twilight looked at the room and how spotless it was.

While Twilight and Graham were talking about other things, Aramis turned to his right to see his friend Rainbow Dash. She sat by a nearby window doing nothing except absently staring out into space. He decided it was time to finally talk to her face to face, and really interact with her. In a way he felt that she was like him in some aspects or ways.

“Hey Rainbow Dash, what’s up?” Aramis asked her, as he approached her.

“Doin’ good I guess, just a little bored.” she answered in a smooth tone, trying her hardest not to look at him.

“Well if you were fine, it wouldn’t look like you’re fighting to not look at me like I’m some specimen from outer space. Oh, wait...” he chuckled.

She held a laugh of her own at how easily he caught her and decided to come clean. “Well, I’ve been thinking about when you, um...almost lost your buddy over there, and how I was gloating and all...” She trailed off as soon as he took a seat next to her.

“Water under the bridge. Trust me, it’s all good.” Aramis assured. Rainbow took it kindly, but another question rose up.

“I don't wanna sound like I’m getting in your business, but how did you two become friends? And that planet or whatever you’re from Twilight was talkin’ about? What’s it like? I was listening in on her conversation with Pinkie about studying or whatever...”

“I’m guessing you’d like to know a little bit about our background and just why we treat it like taboo, huh?” he questioned her with a flat tone, his honey brown eyes locked with a faraway look on them.

“Yeah...that’s if you’re fine with talking about it.” she asked him awkwardly, in a manner similar to Fluttershy’s timidness.

He took a seat across from her and sighed. “Well, to start, there’s a lot of stuff in my life that have kind of left me br—”

The two were interrupted by a bright light, when out of the light stood the majestic Princess Celestia, Her hair and tail flowing on its own, displaying her grace and power. She looked upon her subjects and smiled so sweetly that even the most violent of tempers would have been calmed.

“Twilight, are you sure it was supposed to be fifteen minutes, not fifteen seconds?!” Aramis cried out of shock as the princess gave her greetings.

“Greetings, my little ponies.” She said with a voice like an angel. Everyone only bowed to the magnificent specimen known as an alicorn. Graham immediately took himself to the floor before her, as Aramis took a second to realize what he was supposed to do, after a nudge from Rainbow Dash.

“There is no need for bowing.” She gestured while smiling away. Everyone stood back up, as if on command.

“I am here to speak to the ‘humans’ Graham and Aramis.” She stared towards the two as they only looked upon her.

“Graham, Aramis, there is a reason why you were brought here; it was me that transported you here. Of course, you being dropped fifty feet was not the plan at all. That, my two new friends, was only an accident.” She confessed as the two looked at each other for a brief second.

“I knew it!” Aramis shouted. “I knew you were a goddamn troll! All those pictures on the Internet were actually telling the truth, and here is the living proof!” a maddening look flashed over his eyes, as he had finally proved that Princess Celestia was indeed trying to trick him.

Graham immediately slapped Aramis in the back of the head. “Aramis, for god’s sakes, keep it down! She didn't mean it to actually happen, so leave it alone!” He looked upon his friend with extreme anger for his outburst.

“My ass she didn’t mean to. You can’t seriously believe that the ‘all powerful and omnipotent’ Princess Celestia couldn’t calculate the trajectory of the teleportation.” he crossed his arms indignantly, refusing to believe otherwise.

“Ok smart one, then you describe how to properly use a teleportation spell...oh wait, I’m the only one who reads up on that shit!” Graham sneered.

“Guess who provided you with the books dumb-ass!”

“You provided only one book! I bought the other ones myself! Not to mention all of the creature Mythology Books!"

Twilight’s ears perked up at the discussion, immediately folding backwards to show fright.

“Both of you please stop!” Twilight demanded, as she got between the two. “Graham, I know you were trying to defend the princess, but physical violence is something you shouldn't commit. Now promise me you won’t do it again.” Graham nodded in response and looked down in guilt.

She looked towards Aramis’ direction. “And you, Aramis, shouldn't accuse the princess of being a ‘troll’ or any other monster.” Twilight’s eyes look like they were ablaze with anger towards her new friends. Graham looked back at her, and frowned.

They both apologized to each other, and then Aramis turned to Celestia.

“Sorry...” He mumbled, but luckily it was loud enough for her ears to he

“It’s alright, I understand you are angry and confused about everything.” She brushed it off. She looked down at them once more. Her gaze fixed upon Graham. He noticed this and was questioning her in his mind. He knew he couldn't ask aloud.

‘Well, if you brought us here, why did you...?’ He thought in his mind, the princess only smiled.

“I was just getting to that.” She answered. Graham gasped and looked back at her in shock.

“I-I didn't even ask anything! How did you--” was all he said as she giggled.

“I am the ruler of Equestria, Graham. I can do many things, such as bring you here, and read your very thoughts. “

“R-right...” He said back. “I forgot you were powerful here...”

She only nodded and began to speak again. “I saw how horrible your lives were on your planet, and I wanted to extend my hoof for your friendship. It is a long story, but I wanted to see if humans could live alongside live alongside pony-kind in harmony.”

“What was that last part?” Aramis asked. Celestia looked towards his direction.

“Believe me Aramis, I will be able to answer in due time. But right now, I wish to know how your time here has been going so far.”

“It’s doin’ great! The hospitality here is beyond wonderful.” Graham said. He looked towards the direction of Twilight, who only smiled. “Everyo--everypony has been kind, and been making sure we’ve had only the best that Ponyville can offer.” He added. The other ponies had smiles on their faces, and a warm sensation in their hearts, knowing fully well they had done good.

She looked at Aramis and nodded to him expectantly.

“Our experience started off on a bit of a rocky start, but it’s been smooth sailing since our first day. The past couple of days we’ve spent here have been pretty enjoyable and we’ve made some pretty good friends.” he ruffled Rainbow Dash’s hair, who laughed at the gesture.

The sun princess smiled warmly at the humans and the elements of harmony in understanding.

“Wonderful, just wonderful. I hope that the hospitality will only be better each day, and that you enjoy yourselves. Although, I wish to extend an invitation to you to stay a night in a guest room in the castle.” She looked upon the man’s face to see shock.

“C-caa-caa-castle? Canterlot Castle?” Graham managed to finally have the words formed into a sentence. Aramis looked over.

“What, is it that big a dea--”

“That big of a deal? Are you crazy? That’s like the highest honor! It’s like somepony just said to you ‘Congratulations! For doing absolutely nothing, you receive a night’s stay at the playboy mansion’! That’s BIG, Aramis” Graham threw his arms over his head to express the overwhelming excitement he felt. Aramis looked at him as though he had two heads for that very moment.

“OK, Graham, I think I got the message after ‘the highest honor. ‘“ Aramis pointed out with a sarcastic rolling of his eyes before he sighed with relief from the Brony freak out Graham just had.

Celestia only smiled, as she looked upon her subjects. “If the six of you would like to join them, you’re all very welcome to. Be aware though, that we may have to do some bedding accommodations if we’re short on rooms. I have some business to discuss with the eight of you anyhow, first thing tomorrow morning.”

The six nodded without even a thought, and very soon, the princess was on her way. With a flash of light, she took her leave for the group to get ready. Before she left, she told Twilight that a chariot would be on its way to pick them up in roughly two hours, giving them just enough time to pack what they needed.

“Hold on, if she was gonna just teleport outta here, why didn't she just bring us, instead of leave us here for a ride?” Aramis asked out loud. Sadly though, nopony listened. “Anyone?” He soon gave up and sat down again.

“Well, I don't have much to pack— actually neither of us do.” Graham mumbled as he looked at his clothes. “These are the only things we have to our name since the day we arrived here.”

“Not necessarily, darling. I had enough time to quickly stitch up some clothing for another set of clothes. It’ll have to do until I can finish an entire set that can last you a full week or so.” Rarity smiled, as she walked out of the tree house.

“I’ll pack them up in my saddlebag so don’t worry yourselves!” She proclaimed excitedly, as she trotted away to go pack. The others followed in her steps and went off to their own respective packing. The only people left were Twilight, Spike and the two humans.

“Well, I might as well pack myself something to study.” and with that she excused herself to go pack her essentials.

Graham started chuckling to himself as he sat in a nearby recliner.

“What's got you all giddy?” Aramis asked, knowing full well the trip to Canterlot had nothing to do with it.

“Oh, nothing to be bothered with, Aramis.” He smiled at his thoughts.

His friend had a pretty good idea what it was and decided to take an educated guess. “It’s Twilight, isn't it?”

Graham looked up with another chuckle. “Maybe, maybe not.” he replied with a sly grin.

“Alright so it is her. Might as well spill the details, or you may not hear the end of it from me.” Aramis said with a bold tone. Graham only looked away in slight embarrassment.

“Well, her and I were alone, and--” He was immediately cut off by Aramis’ loud voice.

“You two had a heart to heart moment, right?”  He guessed with a toothy grin.

“A little bit...she kinda wanted to know why I ran off, and I told her my life’s story.”

“You mean the very same story you never wanted anyone else to know but me?” He asked.

“Yeah, that’s the one!” Graham smiled in the recliner. Aramis stared at his friend with disbelief.

“I’m actually quite surprised. I never really expected you to tell your entire life story to anyone beside me, much less your favorite pony...” Aramis only smirked, as he leaned over and whispered in his ear. “So, does this mean you two are gonna go out or what?”

Graham’s face flushed redder than one of Sweet Apple Acre’s sweetest apples. Aramis could only stifle his amusement for a brief moment before continuing.

“Look buddy, I was jokin’, calm down.” he laughed it off, hoping to convince his friend.

Graham looked at him, quickly turning away and stuttered. “Alright, but you know it’s not like that.”

“Yeah, yeah.” Aramis yucked it up more, as his friend only rolled his eyeballs.

“Oh yeah? Well, what about you and Rainbow Dash, huh?” he pointed out, trying to move the topic away from his current feelings for the purple mare.

“I won’t deny she’s pretty nice for a talking horse.” Aramis replied with a snort, eyes crinkling in amusement.

“Oh come on now, is RD really changing your outlook on them? Or is this a fluke?” Graham’s investigative attitude showed itself, leaving Aramis to defend himself against his accusations.

“Believe me, it doesn't change a thing. I just think she’s cool and all.”

“Riiight.”

“Oh, shut up, you German Nazi.”

Graham’s eyes practically popped out of their sockets in anger the minute he heard this. His gaze darted towards his friend, and his mind wandered to pictures of violence. Graham felt like the world was turning red at the mention of that word Aramis joked with.

“Never...EVER...call me that again!”

Aramis didn't feel too comfortable under his gaze, so he decided to apologize right then and there. “Alright! I won’t do it again, just don't gimme that look, you know I’m joking.”

“Just because my family has a...history....with Nazi’s...does NOT make me one...DO YOU UNDERSTAND!” Graham took forever to utter the middle of that sentence, as uncomfortable as he was mentioning his family history being anywhere near a part of possibly the world’s worst mistake of a “proud” army.

“Graham, calm dow--”

“NO! YOU CALM DOWN! YOU DON'T TELL ME WHAT TO DO! I MAY BE GERMAN, MY FAMILY MAY HAVE A NAZI HISTORY, BUT FUCK YOU, ARAMIS! FUCK! YOU!”

Aramis couldn’t believe the storm he sailed right into. He felt terrible for pressing his buttons like that, but he knew he went too far this time. Graham grabbed his friend by the collar of his shirt, ready to raise a fist to the one person that stuck by him longer than he could remember. As he raised it high over his head, ready to launch, he spoke in his German tongue.

“Ich hoffe, dass sie brennen in der Hölle, du und der rest der monster für Verspotteten mich, für einmal im zusammenhang mit Menschen, die ein Teil dieser ekelhaft gruppe!”

Graham, as hard as it was to understand his language, got his message across, but not until Twilight bolted downstairs to find out what was going on. She finally got downstairs to have her ears flop onto her head. Her body quivered in fear, as if she was looking at somepony different.

“G-Graham...”

Graham responded to this with a snarl, but looked over to instantly stop his rage. Looking upon the frightened mare, he instantly forgot his problem with Aramis, and started to tear a bit, knowing that he’s done the unthinkable: scare his favorite pony.

She stood there speechless for several long, silent moments. “I-I...”

"T-Twilight, I didn't hit him, I just got a little angry, You gotta believe me!”

Twilight didn't listen as she started to back away, walking up the stairs.

“Twilight, please. I didn't mean to snap! Honest! Please don't--”

She didn't give him another word. Instead, she ran back upstairs, hiding away from the German and his attempts to apologize from scaring the daylight out of her with his anger and means of harming another being.

Graham had just promised her that he wouldn't dare try to commit physical harm to anypony again, and yet, he was about to club his friend for a joke.

"Sorry Graham, I didn't expect her to react like that. I'll go talk to her." Aramis slowly walked in the direction of Twilight’s room, but was stopped short by Graham's voice.

"No, let her be. I screwed up. I broke my promise to her, and now she’s scared. I don't think there’s anything you or I can do except wait, so that I can talk to her." Was all he managed to say to keep Aramis at bay. Aramis didn't like it, but he listened to his friend's request, sitting down on a chair.

A few minutes passed, but to the both of them, seemed more like years, as Twilight came down with her luggage.

“Well, I guess we’re all set to go then.” the tan man said in a cheery voice, hoping to break the awkward silence that had formed.

“Why don’t we go meet with the others.” Were the only words that came from Twilight, her mind seemingly fixed on something other than the two men, as she absentmindedly walked out the door, not caring if they were following or not.

“I’m worried... I put myself out there too far...” Graham sullenly admitted.

His close friend patted him on the back in a comforting manner. “I’m sure it’ll clear itself out by morning, let’s all just calm down, and have a good time at the castle, alright? I shouldn't have fucked around with you like that.” He hoped that something would keep Graham’s mind adrift from the event that transpired.

“Yeah...I guess I’ll give her some space.” Graham muttered weakly in response. The two started following the unicorn, as everyone gathered around near the town park. They all waited for about a few minutes passed by when the carriage arrived, led by a Pegasus in golden armor.

“Here’s our ride!” Pinkie Pie excitedly exclaimed as the soldier came to a halt. The group lumped their baggage in the back, as they sat together inside. Once they were ready, they were lifted from the ground, into the air. Aramis seemed to be the most fascinated by this experience, as he poked his head out to view the world below.

“Man, I wish I could fly, the ponies look like little bugs from up here!” He blurted out with a warm laugh, as he took in every sight he could find, almost as if he was making a game out of it.

“You know who would like this? Cammy. The guy’s always been about flying.” Graham chuckled, trying his best to get over his guilt trip from earlier. He looked from his own side as the mares looked at them with confusion.

“Are you telling me that your kind cannot fly?” Rarity asked towards no direct name. Graham took the time to put his head back into the carriage to look at her before answering.

“Well we can, just not like Pegasi. We use these things called ‘airplanes’ that travel an amazing distance within a short amount of time.” The others looked in interest.

“So how fast are we talkin’ about?” Rainbow Dash decided to ask her own. She figured these things weren't nearly as fast as her, especially after a sonic rainboom.

“The fastest plane built in our world is capable of reaching well over seven thousand miles per hour or Mach nine point six speeds for flying junkies.” Aramis pointed out factually, as he brought his head back inside from the cold whipping air. Rainbow’s eyes showed complete awe and a hint of doubt.

“No bucking way; that fast?” Aramis looked at her reaction with an amused smirk.

“Oh yeah, fastest we’ve ever gotten.” The smirk was accompanied by a chuckle as Rainbow started blurting out. While she and the others were chatting away, Graham seemed more focused on the mare he broke his promise to. He wondered to himself if she really was scared of him, despite listening to his stories and his practical scream for a friend like her.

About twenty minutes passed by as the castle and the city of Canterlot came into view. The passengers inside the carriage grew excited as they saw the bustling town of uptight folk.

“First thing when I get to the castle, is getting one of those delicious gems at the jewelers.” Spike piped up as his mouth began to water at the mere thought of a topaz within his grasp.

The carriage stopped near the entrance to the castle, the two men staring at its colossal size.

“It wasn't as big as this on the show!” Graham laughed as he grew excited. Aramis already knew where this was going.

“Brony freak out in five...four...three--” He was once more cut short as Graham ran up ahead of the others, and speeding his way inside.

“He seems really excited fer Princess Celestia’s lil’ meetin’.” Applejack gave a quick chuckle as the tan-skinned man only shook his head.

“It’s the places he’s always wanted to visit. Different landmarks, and locations, it’s enough to drive me to drink. Too bad I’m not old enough.” Aramis explained with minor annoyance.

Fluttershy, being her usual self, only stayed from the group conversations, grabbing her own things, along with Spike. The others did the same as they walked towards the Throne room, where Graham ran into, just to meet the two princesses in their chairs of power.

“Seriously, this is the coolest place I’ve ever been to! Luna, I gotta say, you’re more amazing as I thought you’d be, just like Celestia!” Graham practically drooled on himself from the sheer excitement of staying at Canterlot Castle.  The two royal sisters only laughed.

“I’ve never seen you run this fast since the time Pizza Mia was giving away free Pizza.” Aramis cried out towards his friend.

“Oh shut it, of course you’ve seen me run this fast, and it’s not all about food!” Graham grinned his slight annoyance at his friend’s constant joking as the other finally caught up. They all looked upon the two rulers. Twilight smiled and bowed, as did the rest.

“Hello, Princess Celestia, Princess Luna.” She greeted as she got up from her bow; the others doing the same.

“Good day to you, my faithful student.” Princess Celestia she returned with a soft voice.

The younger of the two sisters looked upon Twilight. “Greetings, one called Twilight.” She said with a not-so-high Canterlot voice, she has been working hard to use her voice in a more quiet tone, so that she would not accidentally scare off anypony she wished to speak to. Ever since her return, things have been really looking up for her, she brought the moon up into the skies once more, she was given the proper care she deserved around the castle, and best of all, ponies started acknowledging her as a princess, not Nightmare Moon, as what they used to describe her more wicked self.

Twilight greeted her as the sister of the sun spoke.

“We have some bedding made for you down the hall. There were some problems getting enough beds, so I wish to address, that some of you will be sleeping together tonight.” She announced. They didn't seem to mind, until she added more to her sentence.

“I have an arrangement for the bedding. Graham and Twilight Sparkle, you shall both bunk together, as will Aramis and Rainbow Dash.” Graham looked at Twilight, without moving his head. He thought to himself that this felt like both a good and a bad idea. He didn't want to interrupt the alicorn, seeming as her wishes would have to be granted, so he said nothing as they all went towards their guest rooms. Graham got next to Aramis as they walked down the halls.

“Something tells me Celestia did this on purpose...” Graham whispered as Aramis only smiled.

“Without a doubt, she probably did do this on purpose. Look at the bright side, this is your chance to fix things, so don't be scared Graham Cracker.” He said in a calm, supportive tone. The big man only smiled back, a hint of nervousness in the back of his mind at the possibilities of how it could turn out.

Everypony made their way towards their respective rooms. Graham followed Twilight into what seemed like a five star hotel room. He gazed at everything; the curtains, the bathroom they had for themselves, and the bed, that bed was possibly the greatest thing about the room. He walked over to it to feel the blanket, and it felt as though it was made of the finest silk. He carefully laid his body down on it to feel instant relaxation. He looked to his left to see Twilight unpacking her things, not even giving a glance in his general direction.

“Twilight. Can we talk...?” Graham weakly pleaded. She looked over to him, and sighed.

“Please...I need some time to think, alright? It’s nothing against you...It’s just...I just never saw this side of you before, and it really scared me.”

“Is this about the broken promise?”

Twilight stopped to look at him. “What?”

“You know...don't hit anybody...”

Twilight couldn’t help but feel sorry that she ran away from him, but she was still a little shaken up.

“Graham, no, it’s ok. Really, it is. But right now, I just want to go to bed, and relax, ok?”

Graham only sighed as he frowned. “Alright...if that’s what you want...” He rolled over to one side of the bed as Twilight jumped up with a book. Both of them got comfortable as she started scribbling something down, muttering to herself. He couldn't understand what it was, but he could have sworn he heard “Violent temper” along with his name. He wanted to say something, but felt as though the timing was inappropriate. He soon fell asleep with his own troubled thoughts.

Meanwhile in the room next door, Aramis and Rainbow Dash were doing things amongst themselves. Aramis quietly ate a chocolate bar he found in his pocket, and Rainbow Dash, calmly stretched her muscles to loosen them from any stress that may have been put on from her usual morning routine.

“You know Rainbow, I feel bad for Graham and it’s my fault things are a bit strained between him and Twilight now, all because I pushed him too far.” The tan man felt guilty and he couldn't help but feel that way as he sadly stared at the ceiling.

“Ah come on, it can’t be that bad.” Rainbow Dash said in an attempt to calm him down.

“But I edged him into raging like that I didn't want it to be like this, I thought that he could take a joke! I know I was wrong for saying that, but he knows how I mess with him. And Twilight...well, who knows what she’s feeling right now.” He said as the cyan pegasus shrugged.

“Beats the hay outta me on what to tell ya, pal. I wouldn't know about Twilight’s feelings. She hardly comes out with them to us, and we're her best friends! I say give her time. She might open up later.” She said as she continued her stretches. She finished them up as she walked over to him. She plopped herself down on a chair and stared right at him.

“So, tell me more about where you guys used to live, planet Dirtville.” Aramis chuckled at how the pegasus butchered his home planet name.

“It’s called Earth, and really, it’s a terrible place. All I can say is, it’s filled with the most heinous, vile, most cruel people ever to walk it’s surface. Heck, Graham told me quite the story once. Something about a girl ruining his life or some shit.” He said, as he took the last bite out of his chocolate bar, and crumpled the wrapper into his pocket. The rainbow maned pony tilted her head.

“Were they all discorded or something?” Aramis raised an eyebrow at her question.

“No, they were always like this, far as I am concerned. Granted, there are many good humans there, but not many. Graham is one of them. He’s like my bro, always chillin’ and always there for me when I need it.”

“Sounds like my friends. We’re always doin’ stuff, and we always stick together when we need to.” Rainbow Dash said comparing each other’s friends. “And now you two are part of that group.” She smiled, resting a hoof on the table. “And we would take a buck in the kisser for ya, and I hope you’re the same way.” She smiled to be greeted by his own smile.

“Thanks Rainbow, that was nice to hear.”

“Anytime, Aramis.”

The two yawned at the same time, and decided it was time to rest. The princesses would need them for the meeting early, and they didn't want to stay up chatting. Both of them lying in the bed, they quickly were off to dreamland...