Game of Reality
Chapter 3: Chapter 2: Broken pride
Previous Chapter Next ChapterTwilight and Fluttershy are returning from Zecora's place. Twilight often requests Fluttershy to accompany her when going through Everfree Forest. Most wild animals can do nothing againts Fluttershy's kindness and there is always "The Stare" as last resort. A bird flew over to Fluttershy and started chirping happily.
Fluttershy: "Oh, thank you so much for telling me miss. If you ever need help, please stop by at my house, ok?"
Bird lets out a beautiful melody and flies off.
Twilight: "What was that about?"
Fluttershy: "Um, if we go left from here, we can get back to Ponyville much faster. Birdy told me it is safe."
Twilight: "Then lets take a shortcut."
They kept walking for few minutes, untill they found a new road and a statue of a pony.
Twilight: "Oh wow, why is there a statue here? It is very well done!"
Fluttershy: "Oh dear, oh no. This is bad."
Twilight: "What is wrong Fluttershy? Do you know this place?"
Fluttershy: "No, but that is not a statue. We have to help the poor pony!"
Twilight was trying to figure out what Fluttershy is talking about and finaly remembered herself turning to stone statue in the same Forest.
Twilight paniced: "Cockatrice! It is not hiding here is it?!"
Fluttershy: "Oh no, but i wish he was, so i could ask Mister Cockatrice to undo his ability."
Twilight: "Ah, i forgot you can handle it when you have to, ehehe"
Twilight was really nervous, but if Fluttershy is so calm, i guess there was nothing to worry about.
Twilight: "Do you think you can find the cockatrice to undo this?"
Fluttershy: "Oh, i dont know Twilight. Cockatrice are rare and i have no idea how long this poor pony has been here. Cockatrice could be long gone."
Twilight: "Alright, time to use emergency teleportation."
Twilight has set a portal in her library. She can use the scrolls she has with her to send something back home. She puts the scroll next to the statue, then chants a spell, but Fluttershy could swear it sounded alot like math at the end. Light flashes and the statue is gone.
Fluttershy: "Um, if you dont mind me asking, how does that spell work?"
Twilight: "Oh, i just chant the teleportation spell, but before finishing it, i have to include the area i am teleporting, so the whole statue is teleportated. Also the magic is in the scroll, so anypony can use these scrolls as long as they know the right words!"
Fluttershy: "Can you teleport us back home?"
Twilight: "Sadly, no.. Living things need a far more complicated spell for long distance teleportation and i have only learned how to teleport a short distance myself. Not with scrolls or with other ponies. I think we should return back home and worry about the cockatrice later. I will also check my books for alternative methods and if everything else fails, i will ask Zecora or send a letter to Princess Celestia."
Fluttershy: "Ok.."
They now follow the new road and soon reach the end of the Everfree Forest. They now see their home and favorite place in all Equestria, Ponyville. Rainbow Dash is clearling the sky. She does it so fast, that you rarely get to see her do it.
Twilight: "It is midday. I guess our trip took less time than i expected."
Fluttershy: "Oh, i have to go home and check on my cutesy animals!"
Twilight: "I will see what i can do with the statue then. I remember reading, that turning into a stone causes no harm, even if you stay like that for years, as long as the statue remains in one piece."
Fluttershy got worried: "Oh, please make sure you keep it safe then!"
Twilight: "Don't worry. I will move it safe and make sure to mention Spike not to touch it or even clean it. He can be very clumsy! I guess we will meet up later, see you soon!"
Fluttershy: "Don't be too harsh with Spikie. He is just a baby dragon.."
So Twilight and Fluttershy parted ways and soon Twilight arrived at the library. She opens the door and as expect, she can see the statue in the middle of the room. "Spike, i am back!", she shouted, but gets no response. Looks like Spike is sleeping or something, Twilight thought, while taking a good look at the statue for the first time. For some reason the pony statue looks angry and disappointed. Twilight can only take a wild guess, what was going through that ponys head, when he was being petrified. Her thinking was interrupted by a sound, a voice that started to become louder. Now it started to sound familiar..
Twilight: "Rainbow Dash?"
Dash: "Maaaake waaaay!"
Rainbow Dash flew thought the door, that Twilight had left open. Unfortunately Rainbow Dash did not slow down and the next scene can be described as a total mess and destruction. CRASH! Something broke and Twilight had a terrible feeling about what just happened! Dust settled and the damage was revealed.
Dash: "Ow, ow! What sort of heavy objects do you store here?"
Twilight: "What.. What have you done! This is bad!"
Rainbow Dash opened her eyes and is now holding a stone head of a pony.
Dash: "S-sorry twilight! I broke your.. statue?"
Twilight is now going through some heavy thinking. What is anypony supposed to do in this situation? Should i keep my calm or burst into tears? Scream in horror or in anger? "D-Dash.. you just..", Twilight started, but could not remain calm, so she stopped in mid sentence. She decided, that as long as Dash does not know what she just did, Twilight can atleast save her friend from the horrible feeling of guilt.
Dash: "Sorry, Twi! You can repair it anyway, right?"
Twilight: "Ah.. yes. Of course i can.. Hey Dash, please do not mention this to Fluttershy. This is very, very important."
Rainbow Dash could not understand the reason for the tone of voice Twilight had, but she understands, that what Twilight just asked is very important for some reason.
Dash: "Fluttershy? Ok, but incase she asks, what should i tell her?"
Twilight: "You just.. just tell her that.. I sent the statue to Princess Celestia and it is in good hands."
It made no sense to Rainbow Dash, why Princess Celestia would want that statue, but the situation was really awkward and Dash just wanted to leave.
Dash: "Ok.. I am just gonna go now. See ya tomorrow or something!"
Twilight: "Bye.."
Rainbow dash flew outside and left Twilight in a major mess. Rainbow dash suggested repairing and Twilight figured it is worth a shot. She concentrated and tried to bring the pieces together with her magic, but it just did not work. She then used her magic to bring a big box next to the broken pieces and moved every boulder, stone, rubble and even dust particles, that used to be part of the statue, inside the box. For now, it might be best to keep these pieces in the closet. Twilight was still emotional, but decided to hit the books. There must be a way..
Rainbow Dash was flying slowly, near the clouds, thinking about what she did. Apologising again seems like a good idea. Well, Twilight has a way to fix the statue for sure.. no, wait. Why did Twilight ask me to lie about the statue to Fluttershy? Does this mean, that Twilight really can not fix it? That makes no sense! Oh, Fluttershy is walking towards Twilight's home. I guess it would be better to tell Fluttershy, that the statue is no longer there, so the problem remains at the size it is.
Dash: "Oh, hey Fluttershy.. um, you are not heading to Twilight's place by any chance?"
Fluttershy: "Hey Rainbow. I wanted to check on Twilight, because she is dealing with a big problem right now."
Rainbow Dash was confused. Statue is a big problem?
Dash: "Ah, about that.. Princess Celestia has the statue now, so i think the problem is solved now!"
Fluttershy: "Oh, i did not expect Twilight to contact Princess Celestia so soon, but i am so glad, that she wants to help the poor pony as soon as possible!
Dash: "Help a pony? Who exactly is in need for help?"
Flutter: "Twilight did not tell you? Somepony was turned into that statue in Everfree Forest. I was so worried about the poor thing!"
Dash: "I.. w-what?"
Fluttershy: "Oh, dont worry Dash. Princess Celestia will take care of it. I am going back home and make sure Angel is doing fine."
Fluttershy turned around and went back the way she was coming from. Rainbow Dash was left there, in shock and feeling guilt. This time she had done it. She killed somepony. Tears are about to flow. Rainbow Dash took flight and flew away from Ponyville as fast as she could.
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