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Celestia's sun rose high in the sky of Equestria signaling the start of another day. In Ponyville, a lavender unicorn awoke in her library home and yawned. She smelled the unmistakable sent of pancakes and eagerly trotted downstairs.

"Morning Twilight, pancakes will be ready in a moment." said Spike.

"Sounds great." replied Twilight.

Twilight sat at the table while Spike finished the pancakes.

"Those smell delicious Spike." said Twilight.

"They're blueberry." noted Spike.

Spike placed the pancake on the table then the two dug in.

"Wow, these are really good Spike." said Twilight happily.

"Thanks." said Spike.

Spike stopped eating for a moment.

"I'm glad you're eating with me again." said Spike.

"So am I Spike." replied Twilight.

"What happened to you anyway?" asked Spike.

Twilight froze for a moment as a look of sorrow overtook her face.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean-" began Spike.

Twilight held up her hoof and shook her head.

"Let's just say, I had a lot of inner demons." answered Twilight, regretful.

"Whatever the reason, I'm glad to have you back." replied Spike.

A minute of awkward silence followed suit.

"So, what are you going to do today?" asked Spike.

"Let's see, Applejack is having her family reunion today so she'll be busy." answered Twilight.

"What about Rarity?" asked Spike hopefully.

"She's busy with work. She as a large order to fill." answered Twilight.

"Oh." sighed Spike.

"Don't worry Spike. She's not going anywhere." giggled Twilight.

"I guess you're right." admitted Spike.

Spike leaned back and let out a sighed.

"What about Pinkie?" asked Spike.

"She's busy at Sugarcube Corner and making deliveries to Fillydelphia and Las Pegasus." answered Twilight.

"Fluttershy can't be busy." stated Spike.

"She's helping Harry the Bear reorganize his cave." replied Twilight.

"That just leaves Rainbow." noted Spike.

"She's teaching Scootaloo to fly." shrugged Twilight.

"That's nice." said Spike.

"Yeah. Reminds me of us a bit." said Twilight.

"How so?" asked Spike.

Twilight got up and walked over to Spike.

"Just like them, you and I are as close as siblings...little brother." answered Twilight.

Twilight wrapped her forearm around Spike.

"Thanks...big sister." replied Spike.

The two shared a hug.

"Looks like it's just us today." noted Twilight.

"Oh, can we hang out here?" asked Spike.

"I don't see why not." answered Twilight.

The two managed to finish their pancakes and placed the plates in the sink.

"I'll get to these right away." said Spike.

"I can reorganize the books while you do that." said Twilight.

Twilight began walking off to let Spike do his chore.

"Twilight, I'm glad you're back." said Spike.

"So am I." said Twilight.

Twilight departed leaving Spike to clean the dishes. Twilight used her magic to remove all of the books in the library and began to organize them. She felt a tremendous comfort when she reorganized books. However, it was not long until the familiar voice once again returned.

"You're going soft." said the voice annoyed.

"Shut up." replied Twilight.

"The others are still plotting against you and you've fallen for it." said the voice.

Twilight simply rolled her eyes at this.

"They're laughing at you behind your back." continued the voice.

"I'm not listening to your crap anymore." said Twilight irritated.

"I know that you're better than this." said the voice, almost pleading.

Twilight snickered and almost dropped her books.

"You're desperate. It's sad actually." scoffed Twilight.

"Please, come back Twilight." pleaded the voice.

Twilight laughed at this trying not to alert Spike.

"You're so pathetic." laughed the lavender unicorn.

The voice almost snickered, sensing a chance.

"Twilight, I do not understand what happened." said the voice.

"Get it through your thick...head, I am not turning on my friends." stated Twilight.

"Because of what occurred at the Wonderbolts Academy?" asked the voice.

"Well great, the idiot finally figured it out." answered Twilight bitterly.

"I could not do anything. I am merely a voice." noted the voice.

"I remember you saying that before. The problem is that doesn't do shit for me." spat Twilight.

"Just because I am a voice, I cannot look out for you." said the voice.

"I'm supposes to buy that shit." spat Twilight, rolling her eyes.

"Oh Twilight, you're hurting me." said the voice.

"Then go bug somepony else." replied Twilight.

Twilight turned and shut the voice off.

"Oh Twilight, my influence hasn't left you." whispered the voice smugly.

Twilight went back to reorganize her books and the voice seemed to leave her alone. Twilight finished and returned to spend time with Spike. The two decided to relax and do nothing but enjoy themselves. However, after a few hours they were interrupted by a knock at the door. Spike got up and opened the door finding a hooded figure before them. Spike was startled until the figure removed its revealing it to be Zecora hood. The zebra had a saddlebag with her.

"There is no need to fear. I have for something for Twilight in here." said Zecora, pointing to her saddlebag.

"Hello Zecora. Glad to see you." said Twilight, trotting over.

"It took a better part of the week. But, I have something for what you seek." said Zecora.

Zecora reached into her saddlebag and pulled out a green potion in a vial.

"Thanks so much." said Twilight smiling.

"Is this for what's been troubling you?" asked Spike.

"Yes." answered Twilight.

"A cure, I am afraid it is not. But, for relief of your symptoms it will hit the spot." said Zecora.

"Thank you Zecora. I know you tried your hardest." said Twilight.

"I hope it will help you. It took five hours for this to brew." replied Zecora.

"No matter what, I know you tried your hardest." said Twilight.

Twilight removed the top of the vial and downed the brew.

"Oh Celestia, it's really tart." said Twilight, sticking out her tongue.

Zecora chuckled at this.

"It includes bitterroot. I tried to balance it with exotic fruit." revealed Zecora.

"I'm really grateful Zecora. Thank you again." said Twilight.

Zecora turned and left.

"Well, is it working?" asked Spike.

The baby dragon held his breath praying to Celestia this would work.

"I don't know. It's too early to tell." answered Twilight.

"I hope it work." replied Spike.

"So do I." said Twilight.

"I doubt it." whispered the voice.

Twilight and Spike returned to enjoying their time together. Soon, Celestia's sun gave way to Luna's moon and the voice seemed to leave Twilight be for the rest of this day. Twilight and Spike went to sleep and awoke the next morning with and twilight noticed she seemed to feel fine. She and Spike celebrated the seeming end of their worries and word quickly spread. Fluttershy invited Twilight and Spike to her critter picnic to celebrate. They arrived finding Fluttershy and her critters seated around a blanket. Rainbow Dash was lying down with her sunglasses on.

"Good to see you getting out egghead." said Rainbow teasingly.

Twilight thought for a moment.

"How's the latest Daring Do?" asked Twilight.

"It's great." answered Rainbow.

Rainbow jumped up and removed her sunglasses.

"First it starts with a flashback showing a young Daring Do finding grave robbers and she outwits them but, is forced to return what the stole. But, the leader is so he gives her her fedora..." explained the cyan pegasus.

Rainbow Dash stopped realizing what Twilight had down.

"Toupee." conceded Rainbow.

"I think you me "touche" Rainbow." noted Twilight.

"Whatever." shrugged Rainbow.

"I'm so glad you two made it." said Fluttershy.

"Of course. We wouldn't miss this for the world." replied Twilight.

Harry the Bear grabbed Twilight and hugged her until she was blue in the face. Harry then released her.

"He's sorry." stated Fluttershy.

"It's... fine." said Twilight panting.

"So, what are we eating?" asked Spike.

"I made dandelion sandwiches." answered Fluttershy, "And a ruby for Spike."

Fluttershy pulled the items out and laid them on the blanket.

"Oh boy!" cried Spike, drooling over the ruby.

"Sounds delicious Flutters." said Rainbow.

Rainbow leaned over and kissed Fluttershy on the cheek.

"It seems like you two are doing well." giggled Twilight.

"Of course. There's no reasons we wouldn't be." replied Rainbow cockily.

"You're right." agreed Twilight.

Three ponies, baby dragon and other miscellaneous animals began to eat their food.

"Um Twilight...we heard about the potion you got from Zecora." began Fluttershy.

"How did you hear that?" asked Twilight.

"Probably gossip." answered Spike.

"Lyra told Bon Bon, Bon Bon told the Flower Ponies, the Flower Ponies told Cloud Kicker, Cloud Kicker told Mayor Mare, Mayor Mare told Jeff Letrotski, Jeff Letrotski told Colgate, Colgate told Berry Punch, Berry Punch told Dr. Hooves, Dr. Hooves told Derpy, Derpy told Carrot Top and Carrot Top told Applejack who then told us." explained Rainbow.

"How did Lyra hear?" asked Spike.

"I heared Vinyl." answered Fluttershy.

"So does all of Ponyville know I've gone crazy?" asked Twilight.

"Yeah." answered Rainbow.

"You could put it nicer." replied Fluttershy.

"Whatever." shrugged Rainbow.

"That's all in the past now." stated Spike confidently.

"He's right. I'm fine now. I promise." said Twilight.

"Maybe you should considering apologizing to Trixie." proposed Fluttershy.

"Forget it. That braggart totally had that coming." said Rainbow.

"Rainbow!" snapped Fluttershy.

"Come on baby, you show how she acted." replied Rainbow.

"That's no reason to be rude." countered Fluttershy.

"Whatever, we don't know where Trixie went anyway. Sh could be in the Crystal Empire by now." shrugged Spike.

"If I ever find Trixie again, I'll be sure to apologize." stated Twilight.

"That's so nice of you." said Fluttershy.

"That's Twilight for ya." sighed Rainbow.

Twilight chuckled at this.

"I'm grateful for that." said Spike.

The group enjoyed their critter picnic until all had their fill. Twilight and Spike left at the former's behest so Fluttershy and Rainbow could have some time to themselves. Twilight and Spike returned to Golden Oak Library and a few ponies visited to either take out, return or renew books. Eventually, Celestia's sun gave way to Luna's moon once more. Spike was laying on his stomach reading a Power Ponies comic book when Twilight found him.

"Okay Spike, it's almost time for bed." said Twilight.

"Just a few more pages Twilight. I'm almost finished." replied Spike.

"It will still b there in the morning." stated Twilight.

"Okay mom." sighed Spike.

Twilight giggles at this.

"Okay dear." sad Twilight.

The two shared a laugh at this.

"Twilight, I'm so glad you're back." said Spike.

"You'e said that a few times." noted Twilight.

"Well, I really mean it. I'd hate to lose you. You hatched me for Celestia's sake." said Spike.

"I know Spike. I'm really sorry for what I put you through." replied Twilight.

"What exactly changed you anyway?" asked Spike.

"Falling to my death can really change your point of view." answered Twilight.

The two shard another embrace before Spike went off to bed.

Author's Notes:

A/N: There is chapter eight finished. I wanted to flush out the reason Twilight seemed to change as quick as she did and show Twilight rejecting the voice. Next time, we continue onward. Please review.