Chapter 3: Progression

A Couple of Days later…

Logan was currently in Twilight’s study being taught a bit about Magic and was practicing levitating a small pebble with Twilight watching closely.

“Remember Logan, concentrate fully on the rock and do not get distracted otherwise you connection with the rock will sever” said Twilight

“Easier said than done” muttered Logan who then concentrated

The rock then fell on the ground as much as Logan concentrated and Logan cursed under his breath.

“You need to be fully concentrating Logan, you clearly are getting distracted and your Magical power needs a bit of work” commented Twilight

“It’s harder than you think Twilight, Humans don’t naturally have “The Force” with them naturally ya know” said Logan

“It just takes practice” said Twilight in an assuring tone

“yeah, still I will not be humiliated by this damn small pebble, I will be victorious even if it kills me!” said Logan looking at the rock

“Overkill there buddy” said Spike leaning against a wall

“But I am pretty sure Unicorns don’t majorly suck at levitating pebble when they reach Adult age” said Logan

“That’s enough you two, Logan needs work on his Magical skills and besides his father was a Pegasus when he was here” said Twilight

“Really?” asked Logan

“Yep, he was a speedy Pegasus but nowhere near as fast as Rainbow Dash” said Twilight

“If my father has natural talents as a pony then so can I! I will be victorious!”

“Now back to work Logan, we still got a ways to go with your Magic” said Twilight

"He's got a fair way to go but he's doing really well"

For the past couple of days, Logan learned of the Unicorn’s powers, and Twilight suggested she tutor Logan on the uses of Magic. The first day had him reading books so much his brain exploded in a spectacular nuke!

While it was fascinating enough to do Magic, Logan preferred Practical work more than theory but he learned the hard way that it takes a lot more than just Magical raw power to do such things. Other things such as Willpower and total concentration were required in the Magic but Twilight was impressed he managed to lift the pebble though he did stumble.

???

In the depths of the Badlands, a Crystal like structure was present underground in a temple like area. This Crystal like thing was in fact the Entity, which was the very same great evil that was sealed five years ago.

CRACK!!

Suddenly a small crack was visible, while it was very small it was something to most concerned about…if anypony saw that anyway. Suddenly the Entity could see everything around him, he knew the seal was weakening!

“Yeesssss…The seal if finally weakening! Soon, Twilight Sparkle and her friends will suffer my wrath! Enjoy your days of peace, WHILE. IT. LASTS!”

His thoughts were pure venom and he bided his time patiently waiting for the seal the weaken enough to be free.

Canterlot Castle…

Celestia just felt a chill down her spine, and unnatural chill as though Venom went right through her body, the last time she felt such things like that was him!

“The Seal is weakening, just what I was afraid of. There isn’t a way to fix the seal without breaking the Entity out first! This spells bad news, very bad news”

“Sister, what is wrong?” asked Luna suddenly

“It’s him Luna, I can sense the seal weakening” explained Celestia

“So that was the Unnatural chill I just felt?” asked Luna

“I’m afraid so Luna, we are running out of time, time I am not sure how much we do have” said Celestia

“What about Twilight Sparkle? There must be more powerful spells to teach her” said Luna

“I have taught her every possible powerful attack and defense magic possible Luna during his last attack, I’m afraid we have to just increase our Magical power as much as we could to increase out effectiveness” said Celestia

“What about Logan? He is a unicorn and he will need training to stand any chance against the Entity” said Luna

“Twilight is training him and I have full trust in Twilight to get enough training to survive this attack when it comes” said Celestia

Celestia knew she could count on Twilight to do what must be done, she has proved herself time after time but to Celestia it’s about time she increased her powers too as she felt she would be needed in this fight as well.

Ponyville…

Logan was on his way to Fluttershy’s cottage as everypony else seemed busy on everything so he was hoping he could talk to Fluttershy at the very least.

KNOCK KNOCK!

“H-Hello?” asked Fluttershy from behind the door

“It’s me Logan” said Logan

“Oh, C-come in” said Fluttershy

The door opened and Logan stepped inside to a house that looked quite clean, had a bookshelf and everything a cottage had and in fact it looked quite nice to say the least.

“So what brings you here if you don’t mind me asking?” said Fluttershy confidently

“Well I just dropped by for a chat if you’re not but as everypony else seems to be today” explained Logan which was half-true

“S-sure, I just finished and in fact I can provide us with a few picnic snacks outside if you’d like” offered Fluttershy

“That’d be great” said Logan beaming

About 10 minutes later saw the pair of them snacking outside with a couple of animals deciding to feed on a few nibbles, after a few bites Fluttershy started conversation.

“So, back your planet, what do you do?” said Fluttershy

“To be honest, I don’t know what on earth I am good to do” said Logan

“What do you mean?” asked Fluttershy

Logan took a moment to think his thoughts through and just said something he noticed for a couple of days now...

“Well, put it this way. Ponies get the easy way with their thing in life, for us you don’t get a mark on your flank telling you your whole destiny or calling in life or whatever you prefer. It takes some us no time at all to decide what our careers are, it basically happens in an instant where for some people like me I still haven’t figured my life out. I don’t know my talents, I don’t have a damn idea where and who my significant other is I was still living at my parents house when I got pulled into this world” explained Logan

“Maybe, you just need time, I know three fillies who are just breaking themselves to just find their special talent and earn their marks, they never give up Logan and neither should you” said Fluttershy confidently

“Thanks Fluttershy, I needed that” said Logan smiling

“Y-your welcome that’s what friends are for” said Fluttershy beaming

The Pair of them continued to look out into the sunset, neither was aware of the time that passed but the pair of them did bond together a friendship, one that could be cherished forever.

Friendship is a wonderful thing sometimes if you let it run it’s course…