"Of course I'm nervous!" Twilight snapped as she adjusted her saddlebags. "I'm about to head through a portal to an unknown world full of who knows what, to rescue my dragon!" She huffed as she shook herself about to make sure they were set in place. "and I gave you two tasks to complete when I pass through the portal."

Starlight reared back in surprise. "R-right... sorry."

The alicorn sighed. "No no.. I'm sorry, I shouldn't have snapped like that. I'm just..."

"Worried, right? It's okay." Starlight smiled at her. "But I know you'll save him, I also know nothing will stand in your way at getting home once you have him."

"Right right." Twilight breathed and looked at the portal, worry painted across her muzzle. Starlight's chuckling drew her attention and gaze. "Something funny?"

"Not funny, just amusing. The way you're worrying, you're like a parent whose foal is missing. If you were a dragon yourself, I've no doubt you'd have adopted him as your own by now." The pale pink mare nodded.

Twilight thought for a second. "Maybe.. probably." She shook her head. "Not really important right now though. I've got to go rescue him. Just remember..."

"I know. Wait for two minutes then reconnect the original power source, you'll find a way to the other world then come back that way, and if anypony asks, you and Spike are conducting a very delicate and time consuming experiment."

The alicorn mare nodded before taking a deep breath. "Okay... see you soon Starlight." She gave her student a brief hug before throwing herself through the portal.

Starlight watched the surface ripple for a few minutes before swapping the power supplies as she was told and trotting to the library to resume her usual studies. Next Chapter: Prologue 2- Sister, it's a bit early for evening... Estimated time remaining: 21 Minutes