“What is it?”

“I don’t know”

“What do you mean? I thought you were an expert!”

“But I’ve never seen anything like this before!”

“Do you think it’s sentient?”

“I’m not sure.”

“Where’d it come from, anyway?”

“I don’t know that either, sadly.”

“Well, why don’t we jus’ wake ‘im up an’ find out?”

“No! It could be hurt, if it is, we should let it rest.”

“So we just sit here and wait for it to wake up? What if it’s dangerous?”

“I... I think I’m willing to take that risk.”

“I agree. Besides, it doesn’t look very dangerous.”

“Ah know appearances can be deceivin’ an’ all, but I have to admit, the thing looks kinda wimpy.”

“So do we tell the Princesses?”

“I’ve already sent a letter. I’m trying to study it for now.”

“It’s bald, skinny, and weird.”

“You can’t possibly expect her to turn in a report like that. It would be just shameful!”

“Whatever.”

It’s dark... My head hurts... So tired...

I hear voices... Can’t hear what they’re saying... Head hurts... Throat, so dry...

“W- water”

“Did it just talk!?”

“Shush!”

“What was that?”

I can barely hear. “Water”

“What do we do?”

“We help it of course.”

“Are you even sure that’s it’s mouth?”

“I hope so, it sounds hurt.”

I feel something pressed against my lips. I open my mouth and I feel cool water enter my mouth slowly. I drink until there is no more, and my throat feels better.

So... tired

“H- hello?”

Need... to sleep.

“...Don’t tell me it fell asleep again.”

“I’m afraid it did, it must be very worn out.”

“Do you think it has a name?”

“Maybe, we at least know it can talk.”

“This is it, Princess.”

“I must admit, I’ve never seen anything like this.”

“Well, that’s not too reassuring.”

“I’m sorry I can’t identify it, but there must be something..”

“Like what?”

“Let’s start with what you know about it.”

“Okay, here are my notes.”

I can still hear the voices, but I can’t tell what they’re saying. I know the language, but I can’t identify the actual words.

I feel... strange. Like, some sort of tension...

“Hey! It’s moving!”

“I wonder if it’s waking up...”

“Wait... something seems wrong.”

“What is it?”

“I’m not sure, but... I sense...”

“Woah!”

“Agh!”

“What is this?”

“I don’t know!”

“It’s... so bright...”

“Let’s call Princess Celestia again, this seems big.”

“Y- yeah.”

Feel... different. Warm. So tired...

“And once the light faded, it was glowing! I felt a serious amount of power from it.”

“Hmmm... I see. I suppose it would be safe to try this.”

“Huh? Try what?”

“Yes, this is very odd. It is definitely emitting a lot of energy, but not magic.”

“If it’s not magic, then what could it be?”

“I believe it’s too soon to tell. But this creature is very special. I suggest you keep your elements with you, just in case.”

“Okay Princess, I’ll send a letter if anything else happens.”

“Please do. Also, bring it to me in Canterlot when it is able to be moved.”

“O- of course.”

“So... do we give it a name?”

“That would be rather rude if it already had one, don’t you think?”

“I suppose, but seriously, this is boring!”

“How is this boring? It’s incredible! It’s a undiscovered creature!”

“Ah hate to admit it, but ah think you’re the only one here who thinks this thing is anythin’ special...”

“Oh come on, you saw what it did! Wasn’t that interesting?”

“It asked for water, and then it started glowing, and then it stopped glowing. We’ve been watching this thing all day!”

“But none of us can leave! We promised the Princess we’d watch over it. If this thing turns out to be a meanie-pants and one of us is missing, we can’t use the elements to color-blast it!”

“Fine, whatever.”

Not so tired anymore... I need to move... thirsty...

I sit up. It’s still dark, but not as dark. Can’t make out where I am.

Those voices, what were they?

So thirsty...

“H- hello?”

No reply.

“Hello?”

“Huh?”

One of the voices from earlier.

“Hello?”

“O- ohmygosh! Is that you?”

“Uh, maybe? I don’t know what you mean. Do I know you?”

“Unlikely, I’ve never met you before.”

Still thirsty.

“Hey, uh, could I... have some water please?”

“Oh, uh, sure. Let me get some light.”

A small flame springs to life. A candle, illuminating, but not too bright.

“Can you move?”

“I’m not sure.”

“Well, perhaps you shouldn’t, I’ll be right back.”

A few moments later I hear the sound of running water. It make me even more thirsty.

I think about the voice. It sounded somewhat feminine. Most of the voices did from what I recall. Maybe there was three, maybe twenty, it’s so fuzzy.

I see the candle-flame come into view again, and when it’s close to me, I feel the same object as before held to my lips. I gently take the object into my own hand and feel it as I drink. It’s a cup-shape obviously, but seems to have a rather grainy texture.

“Thank you.”

“You’re welcome.”

“Sorry if I’ve been trouble.”

“Oh, uh, not at all. You’re just, um... new to us. What’s your name, by the way?”

Hmmm... I don’t really know if I should tell her my name. She seems friendly, but still a stranger I suppose. I give her my name... sort of.

“Anthony”

“I see... and how do you spell that?”

As I spell it out, I hear a scribbling sound. She’s obviously taking notes.

“And, uhm, could I also have your gender?”

“Male”

“Okay...”

Paper shuffling, then more scribbling.

“Age?”

“How about I get to know some things about you before you continue the interrogation?”

“O-oh, right, of course. I’m sorry.”

“So who are you?”

The candle-flame is moved closer to illuminate her features as she speaks.

“My name is Twilight Sparkle.”

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