...trapping the spirit of chaos in a prison of stone.

Once again, I felt a slight throb in my head as I continued to read, but just like the other times, nothing came out of it, except getting me a little more annoyed. Ever since I started reading the history book Twilight gave me, I would get random spikes of pain, nothing serious, but still noticeable. They would only prick my head slightly for a moment or two before completely disappearing, like it never happened in the first place.

Getting tired of these constant head pains, I started to skim the book, hoping to find something that might give a reason as to why I was getting so many small headaches, yet finding nothing. Giving a tired groan, I was just about to close the book when something suddenly caught my eye. Taking a closer look, I read...

And so, with a heavy heart, Celestia banished her only sister to the moon, never to be seen for a thousand years.

Curious once again, I skimmed back a few pages until I found where the chapter started, the title of the chapter reading, "The Rise of Nightmare Moon."

Nightmare Moon? Why does that sound so...familiar? I thought, before once again gaining yet another headache. This one was similar to the rest, yet it stayed for a good while longer before fading away. Groaning even louder, I was about to simply place the book aside when I heard the front door open.

Looking up, I was curious as to who would be here, only to see Rarity enter the library, a book floating in her magic. She gave a quick look around and, spotting me, gave a slight start before smiling, closing the door and approaching me.

"Why, good morning Drakalian. I forgot that Twilight offered for you to stay here. How are you this fine morning?" She asked, giving a friendly smile.

I gave a small shrug as I rubbed my temple with a hand. "Well...not that bad, though it could be better."

The white unicorn raised an eyebrow at my comment. "Better? Why, whatever do you mean?"

Looking down at my book, I let out a small sigh before closing it and placing it on the table in front of me. "Well, Twilight offered this history book for me to read, hoping that it might jog back some memories or something, yet all I got was minor headache after minor headache, with nothing to show for it." I explained, giving a small sigh. "No matter what I read, or how many headaches I got, I still don't know anything more about my past."

"I'll say. Why would Twilight think that you reading a history book would help you with your memory?" Asked the fashion pony, seeming to be more confused than before.

"Well, since I apparently knew the Princesses before they were Alicorns, Twilight thought that by reading some of the history of Equestria might jog something in my mind, yet like I said, all I got was head pains, which doesn't really...um, why are you looking at me like that?"

It was at this point that I noticed Rarity had her mouth open in shock, her eyes wide with surprise as she stared at me. She was quiet for a few moments, making me worried that I might have said something wrong, before she suddenly shook her head and, with a much calmer expression, asked, "Pardon me, dear, but...did you just say that you knew the Princesses before they were...well, princesses?"

I was confused with what she was talking about, then I remembered that she wasn't with us when the Princesses told me about when we knew each other. Realizing that she may not know, I gave a nervous chuckle as I rubbed the back of my head. "Oh...um, y-yea, I kind of...kind of do I guess. I mean, not right now, with the whole amnesia thing, but still...yea..." I then paused as I looked around for a few moments, trying to figure out why she sounded so confused about this, thinking that Twilight told them already. "I thought you guys already knew about it...right?"

The fashion unicorn shook her head. "I'm sorry darling, but I can't say that I did know about it. When did you find out?"

"Well, just yesterday, right when I calmed down after the party and...they told...me about...oh. You weren't there for that." I slowly spoke, having it finally dawn on me that only Twilight and I knew about it, the rest of them having been in the waiting room back at the hospital. "So...well, you know it now at least."

"Yes I do now. So, let me see if I got this right, you apparently know both Celestia and Luna before Equestria was a nation? Then that must mean..." As Rarity continued to speak, her eyes slowly got wider with surprise, the full impact of what I was saying sinking in. "Then that means you must be at least a thousand years old!" She exclaimed, looking up at me in shock and slight awe.

I blushed as I simply looked around, unsure as to what I should do other than to nod. "Well, about two and a half thousand years ago, is what they said."

The unicorn's eyes went even wider, and I was starting to think that maybe it was a bad thing to tell others about this when I heard hoof steps coming down the stairs.

"Rarity, is that you?" Both the white pony and I turned to look up the stairs, seeing Twilight looking back down at us as she descended them. "I thought I heard somepony enter, but what are you doing-"

"Twilight, darling, did you know that Drakalian knew the Princesses over two thousand years ago?!" Exclaimed Rarity, the shock still evident on her face. The purple mare was confused for a few moments before realization sunk in, her eyes going a little bit wide with surprise as she turned to face me then back at her friend.

"Well, yes I did. Celestia told us about it right after he recovered from his panic attack. I was going to tell you girls, but...well, it kind of got a little late. Sorry about that." She explained, her ears flattening against her head as she stared at her hooves.

"Oh, no need to be sorry, I'm just surprised and excited. Just think of what different kinds of clothing they could have worn back then. The different fashion, different styles, ooh, it just sounds so magical." She said, causing me to raise an eyebrow at her comment.

"Um, I don't mean to be rude, Rarity, but...I can't really remember anything from then, let alone any fashion that was popular during that time." I said, hoping I didn't come off as too mean.

The white mare seemed to be a little confused at this for a few moments before realizing why this was the case. "Oh, right. The whole amnesia thing..." She spoke softly, looking down at her own hooves in slight disappointment. Upon seeing how sad she seemed to be, I went to try and comfort her, but before I could she suddenly seemed to perk up. "Well, no matter. I'm sure there will be another time to ask such questions, no need to worry about it now. Just do your best to get your memory back, ok darling?"

I was a little taken aback from the sudden change in moods, but nevertheless, I gave a small smile and a nod of thanks and understanding. "Thank you Rarity, and when I do get my memory back, if anything about fashion pops up, you'll be the first to know."

The mare gave a small giggle of delight, but still shook her head. "Thank you, but I assure you, it's all fine. I don't want you stressing over little old me, ok?"

"Well...ok then, but if it does happen, I'll still be willing to tell you about it."

Rarity smiled at this. "Thanks dear, but honestly, don't worry about it too much. If it does come up, then I will be more than happy to talk about it." She said, giving a small nod. It was at this point that Twilight finally interrupted us.

"Anyways, if you two are done talking about fashion, then care to tell me why you came here with a book Rarity?" the purple librarian asked curiously.

"Oh yes. Sweetie Belle said she borrowed a book from here a few days ago, but apparently she forgot to give it back. I found it among some of her...Crusader notes just now. Normally I would tell her to bring it back to you herself, but since she's at school right now, and I'm currently lacking in inspiration at the moment, I thought it best to just give it to you myself." She explained, floating the book towards Twilight, who took it in her own magical grasp before examining it.

Looking it over, she said, "Huh...'Sewing 101'? You may want to check your sewing supplies just in case, cause I get a feeling I know what they may be trying to do for their next...Crusade."

The white unicorn simply chuckled at this. "Oh, no worries dear, I already checked as soon as I saw what the title was, and nothing is missing from them thankfully. I even made sure to lock up my extra sewing kit just in case, and she knows not to touch my stuff without my permission."

"Oh, well as long as you're sure." Twilight said, placing the book back on the shelf. "Is there anything else you need perhaps? Maybe I can help before I start a few tests on some spells." She offered.

Rarity just shook her head at this. "Oh, no need Twilight, though thanks for the offer. If I may ask, though, what tests are you going to be doing?" She asked, her head cocked to the side in curiosity.

"Oh, nothing major, just some memory spells and recalling spells that may-" She started to say, only for me to suddenly interrupt. I was busy scanning through the history book again as I waited, partially to keep me occupied as I listened, when I suddenly heard Twilight say something about memory spells.

"Wait, did you read the book already?" I asked, a bit surprised that she read it all so quickly, and excited that I may be getting my memory back much sooner.

This caused Twilight to smile, giving a nod before replying, "I sure did. It didn't take that long, since it was only about four hundred pages, but it was rather thorough with how to cast the spells. See, since this is about the mind and memories, the spells...well, they are...um..." At this, the purple pony paused, seeming to be searching for the right word to describe the spells in question.

"Difficult?" Offered Rarity.

Twilight shook her head. "No, not really. More like...complicated I think. You need to cast each part of the spell at the precise moment, and each one has to be done exactly as written, otherwise there is a very likely chance of...messing something up, to put it lightly."

"Messing it up how?" I asked.

"For starters, if I cast the spell on you now, you would either become a complete cabbage or...well...your brain may combust." She stated, smiling sheepishly.

We were all quiet for a good while after hearing that, Rarity looking a little pale paler then normal, while I felt a bit...unsettled. "Well...I guess I can wait then. I kind of like my brain not...exploded." I said, giving a nervous chuckle.

The purple unicorn gave a nervous chuckle at that as well. "Yea, it may be for the best. But don't worry, once I figure it out, then we can give it a try on you. Though only a small try, nothing too big, otherwise it may make things more difficult than they really should be." She said. I gave a nod of understanding at this, but I was still rather...disappointed...that I wouldn't be getting my memories as soon as I thought I would be. Apparently Twilight noticed this and, after a moment of silence, noticed I was still holding the book in my hand. "By any chance, did reading that history book help you with your memories?" She asked.

I let out a small sigh as I held the book in front of me, looking at it in annoyance. "No...at least, not as far as I can tell. All I kept getting were small headaches and such every so often." I replied, placing the book on the table before going to sit down. Twilight cocked her head to the side before taking the history book in her magic as well to get a closer look.

"A few small headaches...hmm. Well, it's not a lot, but it's a start." She said, confusing me.

"What do you mean 'it's not a lot'? If anything, it's nothing at all."

"Perhaps, but those headaches could also mean that those memories are still in your brain, so to speak."

"Explain?"

"Well, from what I read, repressed memories, which is most likely what you have, need to be coaxed out, like a foal first learning to use magic. You shouldn't rush it otherwise it may make things worse." She started, rubbing her chin in thought as she continued. "That doesn't mean that it will be slow, it just means it will take some time. The memories can come on their own if we let them and give the right nudge here and there. Since you seemed to get some sort of reaction from reading the book, then that means that you still remember...well, something, you just need to dig it out. They just need some more coaxing, to get them to resurface, like a major event in your life, or a personal object you might have owned at one time."

I was quiet as I listened to her, though it was rather...difficult to follow along. What I was able to understand made some sense; the headaches meant my mind was trying to recall the information, but it was apparently not enough. I just had to find something that was major during my life, or an object of great importance to me. I then remembered the necklace and, pulling it out of my pocket to look at it, I said, "But...I have my necklace, yet that didn't work back at the hospital."

"Maybe it wasn't enough?" Suggested Rarity, who had been quiet for the most part of Twilight talking. "It could be that something else is connected to the necklace that may cause you to remember something."

"It is curious that the necklace didn't cause you to remember something. The way Luna and Celestia acted, you would think that it was important to you by itself." the purple mare said before falling silent.

"Well, perhaps you need to wear it more than once and for a lot longer." Suggested the fashion pony, taking the necklace in her magic. "If I may Drakalian?"

Giving a small nod, I lowered my head slightly so she could reach it...though in hindsight, that was probably unnecessary. At any rate, once it was on, I waited for a few moments, expecting something to happen, when it was obvious that nothing was going to happen. Letting out a small sigh, I was about to comment on the fact when the fashion pony, upon seeing my reaction said, "I doubt it will happen as soon as you placed it on for the second time. These things take patience...at least from what Twilight said."

Giving a small nod, I replied, "I know, I just...well, wishful thinking I guess..."

"Well, no worries darling, I understand. These things take time, like trying to figure out the next big thing in fashion. You can't rush perfection." She said, taking a few steps closer to comfort me. "If I may, at least it looks-"

She suddenly stopped as her eyes went wide before taking a few hasty steps back, covering her nose in the process. "Ugh! Drakalian...darling...not to be rude, but...when was the last time you washed?"

Confused, I said, "Um...w-well, I didn't get a chance to wash up back at the hospital, so..." I paused and looked down at myself, even pulling at my hoodie to try and smell it, though I didn't smell anything. "Do I...is it really that bad?"

"I'll say. I mean...thankfully it's not as bad from a distance, but still..." She replied, waving the air in front of her to try and get the smell away from her.

Feeling slightly hurt, I turned to face Twilight and asked, "Did you notice Twilight?"

The unicorn was silent for a few moments before, with an embarrassed look as she glanced towards her hooves, she said, "Um...well...I was going to mention it but I...got distracted...with the book...sorry..."

I let out a small sigh of annoyance before looking at myself yet again, still a bit confused as to how I didn't notice that I smelled in the first place. Giving a small shrug, I simply gave up and asked, "Um...could I use your shower then Twilight?"

Giving a relieved smile, the purple mare nodded. "Of course. The bathroom should be up the stairs and to the-" She began to say, before something that sounded like water running started, along with...whistling?

Apparently Twilight knew what it was, and letting out a small sigh, she said, "You may need to wait for Spike though..."

I raised an eyebrow at her sudden mood change and asked, "Ok...how long will that take?"

"Most likely thirty minutes."

This time I too gave out my own sigh before I went to sit down on the couch, only to remember that it might not be a good idea considering that I smelled and such. After a few moments of awkward silence, Rarity was the one to speak up. "So...perhaps you could at least take those clothes off? That could reduce the...stench...as we wait for Spike to finish his shower." She suggested.

I shook my head at this before glancing towards Twilight, seeing her look at me with a slight blush as we both remembered what happened when I WAS naked. "Um...t-that wouldn't be that wise of an idea." I said, bringing my eyes towards the ground as I felt my cheeks heating up a little.

Cocking her head, the white unicorn asked, "Um...pardon? Surely you would feel a lot better with those dirty things off of you. I mean, it must be very uncomfortable wearing such filthy clothing."

I was silent for a few moments as I thought of a way to reply, hopefully in a way that would make her understand better than how I first explained it to Twilight, but the purple pony was faster with the response. "Well, according to Drakalian, humans don't have any...natural protection, like fur or scales and...well, they are kind of...um...exposed when their clothes aren't on." She replied, explaining it a lot better then I did.

Rarity was quiet at first, simply staring at us with confusion. However, that confusion slowly turned into realization, causing her to look at me with a small blush before shaking her head to clear it. "Oh, w-well...I-I believe that's as good of a reason to keep one's clothes on then." She said before falling silent once again. After a few awkward silent seconds, Rarity once again asked, "W-well, what about putting on some other clothing? Those dirty things are certainly not doing you any good at the moment."

I gave a small shake of my head at this. "I would, but...um...I don't...w-well..." I got even more embarrassed at this, as well as disappointed in myself for some reason, knowing that I didn't have any clothes to change into other than what I was wearing now.

Rarity seemed to understand what I was trying to say and, with wide eyes, said, "Wait, you mean to tell me that...that you don't have ANY clothing other than what you are wearing now?"

I gave a nod and spread my arms a little, saying, "What you see is all I have for wearable items."

The white fashion pony was quiet once again, only this time instead of becoming embarrassed, she seemed to get more...serious? I wasn't really sure, and before I could figure what it was, Twilight spoke up, saying, "Well, it's fine. We can simply wait for Spike to-"

"No, no, no. This...this just can't do. I'm sorry darling, but I can't just let you wait in these...these disgusting things for any longer." She stated. I raised an eyebrow and was about to question what she meant when I suddenly felt a rather firm tug on the collar of my hoodie, making me stagger forward, as well as make an, "Ack!" noise of surprise.

Twilight was also surprised with what just happened, her eyes wide with said emotion. "Rarity, what are you-" She started to say, only to be interrupted.

"Not now Twilight dear. I need to help our poor friend here with his obvious clothing problem." Stated the white mare, already having turned around to leave the library. "He can even wash up over there, which will most certainly be a lot quicker then waiting on Spike." As she continued speaking, I was still getting pulled along with the mare, stumbling to keep my balance. Thankfully my legs were one of the few things of me that wasn't damaged in some sort of way.

"You know, you...you don't need to-" I tried to speak up, but was also shushed by Rarity.

"No time to talk, we need to get to my shop and get you refreshed and refurbished with new clothes and cleaner fur...eh, skin in this case." She said, and before Twilight or I could say or do anything else, I was already being tugged out the door before having it closed behind us.

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(Twilight Sparkle's POV)

I was silent in shock as I watched Rarity nearly drag the human out of the library, the sound of the closing door snapping me out of my slight shock. Shaking my head to clear it, I quickly ran to the closest window and looked outside, seeing Drakalian do his best to keep up with the white unicorn, who was still dragging him with her. I was worried about him possibly getting injured or even worse, but I quickly reasoned that was just me over worrying. After a few moments of watching them leave, I let out a small sigh as I stepped away and started to head back upstairs to retrieve the memory book.

"He should be fine, after all, it's only Rarity, she knows not to do anything that would strain him...as long as he doesn't mind standing still for a while, then there shouldn't be anything that could cause him to aggravate his injuries." I reasoned with myself, reaching the top floor. It was at this point that I realized that it was rather...quiet. I was confused for a second when suddenly, the bathroom door opened and Spike stepped out, his lower body wrapped in a towel. He was surprised when he saw me nearly outside, and he wasn't the only one either. "Spike, what're you doing? I thought you were taking a shower?" I asked, my head tilted to the side slightly.

The young dragon gave a sheepish smile, rubbing the back of his neck as he replied, "Um...we ran out of hot water, so...I decided to take a quick one and finish with the list you gave me to do to set up the mind tests." He replied.

We were both quiet for a few minutes, Spike avoiding eye contact as he looked around sheepishly while I just stared at him dumb-foundly for a few moments before he quickly spoke up again. "Well, lots of stuff to do, later Twi!" He exclaimed before quickly rushing past me and down the stairs.

I looked at where he just went for a few more moments before looking back at the bathroom and then letting out a groan of annoyance...before promptly placing a hoof on my face and rubbing my forehead.

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