"What other species have you seen?" Fluttershy asked with a smile as she talked with Symph, who was currently still feeding off of her energy, but felt like she'd be more comfortable if engaged in a pleasant conversation about animals. So, to ease her mind, he began to tell her of animal species in other universes he had visited with his father or knew through researching other worlds.

"Well, there are these little beings known as Chao, blue, cute and cuddly fair-like creatures with heads shaped slightly like a rain drop with little floating balls above their heads that they can shape in order to communicate. Very friendly little creatures that hatch from giant eggs, some are even golden." Symph explained happily, slowly getting his strength back.

The group were currently in the Crystal Empire library, with Twilight trying to find out an information on the Crystal Heart as she could, while the others were looking for any other books on the subject, as Shining and Cadences new foal had accidentally shattered the gem and they needed a replacement or a method to repair it. Fluttershy was at the side making tea for everyone, also taking tips from Symph on how to make an even tastier cup of tea.

"Oh wow, I'd sure love to meet one of them one day, I'm sure they'd get along well with my other animals." Fluttershy replied as she began to pour the tea.

"Actually, the Chao can copy and shape their bodies to be like animals they encounter, such as forming cat ears, bird wings, paws, those sort of things, which actually helps them to grow. Oh, now just add the tiniest bit of sugar to the cups, then let the tea leaves sit for a few minutes." The symbiote continued as he grew a black arm out of Fluttershys back to add the sugar, since Fluttershy could only really add cubes and not pinches.

"Wow, that's really interesting, I'd love to see one with a cute pair of bunny ears." Fluttershy smiled warmly as she sat down to wait for the tea leaves as Symph had instructed.

"So we're just gonna ignore the fact that Fluttershy is talking to herself and sprouting limbs out of her back?" Rainbow Dash asked with a bored expression as she read through a book on Crystal Empire instruments.

"She's just talking to Symph in her mind and he's just materialising his limbs outside if her body to assist her Dash, now stay focused, we have no time to waste." Twilight instructed as she tossed another book to the side. "There has to be some kind of book in here that can telll us something."

"Um, Twilight?" Fluttershy asked as she placed a cup of tea on the desk Twilight was currently sitting at. "Symph says 'Why not just look for the fanciest book in the library, those always end up having what you girls need.'"

Twilight blinked and paused, completely oblivious to the fact that Pinkie and Cadence rushed in chasing down the alicorn foal that had gotten them into their current situation. "Huh...why did we never think of that?"

"Symph says 'Because you just want an excuse to read as many books as possible.'"

"Well Twilight says 'Stop being a smartflank.'" Twilight countered with a smirk.

Fluttershy paused as she tried to hold back a giggle. "Symph that's evil."

"What did he say..." Twilight asked flatly.

Fluttershy took in a breath and calmed down before answering. "He says 'Is that the nickname you gave to your imaginary coltfriend?'"

Twilight just froze with a blush on her face, Rarity, Rainbow and Applejack trying to hold in their laughter, Pinkie and Cadence being to preoccupied with the rampaging infant to focus in the insult. "Ugggh, fine you win."

Suddenly, Cadence ran up to the group with a book in her magic. "Pinkie has got the baby, for now anyway, is this the book Fluttershy was talking about?"

"Well it's the fanciest and had gold borders, to I'd say that's it." Twilight took a sip of her tea, complimented on the taste, before opening the books summary. After locating the appropriate spell, she cheered in victory as she began to read the pages, only for the baby to sneeze, causing a bolt of magic to shoot out of her horn. The bolt was blocked by Twilight, then deflected by Starlight, bounced off if Raritys pocket mirror before shooting right through the book, destroying it and the restoration spell. "Well...who saw something like that coming?"

Symph grew a black limb out of Fluttershy and raised his hand.

"Shut up Symph."

"Just trying to lighten the mood." The symbiote spoke as he climbed out of Fluttershys back and materialised beside her, his body now back in its original state.

"Well you failed. Did you get the energy you needed?"

Symph streched his stiff body for a moment before hearing a satisfying crack. "I've got enough to go in for a few hours, still not at 100% and Fluttershy is currently out of spare energy."

Twilight nodded and looked to the ruined book. "Any way you can help?"

"Repairing that is beyond my ability, but I know that you have a near photographic memory, you should be able to replicate the notes with a bit of effort and concentration." Symph explained as he wiped away the ash of the books burnt pages. "While you're trying that, perhaps Starlight could contact her old friend that is living in the inner city, maybe he could be of assistance."

"That's not a bad idea." Twilight said as she turned to Starlight, who was sweating slightly. "I've got the address from when I was planning your friendship lesson, it's on this piece of paper, now go, we don't have much time." She instructed her student as she paced a piece of paper in Starlights hoof.

"Um, I don't know..." Starlight mumbled to herself.

"If you're feeling uncomfortable or worried just take Symph with you, now go!" Twilight exclaimed as she and Cadence got to writing.

Symph placed a hand on Starlights withers reassuringly. "Don't mind her, she's juts a little stressed out. Now you get going, I'll catch up." He said softly as he began to walk away.

"Where are you going?"

Symph stopped as he opened the door. "I need to check on Zerlinda..."

Author's Notes:

Sorry for the wait, and sorry if it feels a little rushed.

If you spot any spelling mistakes or errors let me know and I'll fix them. Thank you for reading.