Despite all Twilight’s efforts Cript still could not manage magic. After working into the night the three called it a night and went to home to rest. The next morning however…

“Cript!” Twilight yelled as she bursted into Lyra’s home. It was there at the kitchen counter she saw Lyra and Cript eating bowls of cereal with surprised expressions. “Good you’re here!”

“Where else would we be?” Cript stated as Twilight walked up next to him.

“So, I didn’t get much sleep last night cause I kept trying to put things into perspective. Exactly how that device did what it did and then it came to me. It showed us that movie when we asked what it was. So I concluded that if we ask it the right questions we’ll be able to learn about it, you, and where you came from!”

“I kinda figured that out when that video popped up. I did try and ask it where I came from when we got home, but it just said “Connection to Chip-X required” Whatever that is.”

“Seems like another way of saying ‘withheld information’ in my opinion.” Lyra said. “So, wait, you want us to just sit around asking that mechanical/magical abomination on Cript’s wrist questions?”

“Exactly. I’ve already informed my friends not to disturb the library and Spike is in Canterlot visiting my parents. It will be like a movie night!” Twilight replied.

“It’s ten in the morning.” Cript clarified.

“Regardless! Come by the library in an hour, I’ll have everything set.” With her horn light up and flash, Twilight teleported out of the the kitchen and back to the library to prepare.

“... It was a one sided friendship?” Cript asked Lyra.

“Yeup. Least Moon Dancer, Minuette, and Twinkleshine made it fun.” She replied as the two continued their breakfast.

The hour had passed and Cript and Lyra walked over to Twilight’s library. A large sign saying ‘CLOSED’ on the front door. The two entered and within the main lobby they saw a large couch, a table of assorted snacks, and even a small popcorn maker popping away.

“She went all out.” Cript said.

“Where was this Twilight at the parties we threw?” Lyra asked.

The door upstairs opened and Twilight walked down. “Good, you’re on time. I hope we’ll be able to enjoy this.” Noticing her horn lit up, Cript saw Twilight followed by papers, quills, and ink jars all wrapped in Twilight's magic aura. “I wanna take as many notes as possible.”

“Sure looks like it.” The three sat up on the couch, Cript sitting between Lyra and Twilight… He felt… unexplainably nervous where he was.

”So what should we look at first?”

“Magic. Still can’t do it, wanna know what I’m doing wrong.” Cript stated.

“Sounds like a plan. Let’s get watching.”

Cript lifted the Assistant up to him. “Assistant?”

”Yes Cript?” It replied.

“What information do you have on magic… specifically mine?”

”All information regarding magic is within digitally stored documents. Activating Audio Reader Program.” A few seconds passed, yet Twilight felt them pass as hours. ”Magic as we know it today has five categories; Life, Dark, Love, Innocent, and Origin.

“Life magic is what every being within the known universes can access and use. It passed and flows through space, time, and exists in a realm overlapping our own. Dark magic is any of the four other magic’s listed corrupted and negatively charged. Although powerful, known side effects include; Insanity, homicidal thoughts and tendencies, physical mutilation, and in extreme cases, death. Love magic to this day is known little about, and what is known it that it influences the interactions of intelligent life forms, by linking two or more individuals together, as well as guiding individuals during hardships. Love magic has been referred to as Destiny and are thought to either be linked or one in the same.

“Innocent magic is a powerful type of magic that influences one's the way individuals view the world. It is the only magic that can only be used by children or those with a childlike mind. Despite being unusable as a magical resource, being within it’s presence distributes a calming effect on those with extreme anxiety or depression.

“Origin magic is the most powerful force in creation. What little of it we have found, when harnessed, allows users to bend and shape reality, time, space, and the core of existence. It is extremely valuable and is considered the source of all magic, life, and creation.”

With the Assistant done with the brief explanation on magic, Twilight was rapidly taking notes, even as it started again. ”User Cript according to his genetics and aura data is a Hybrid magic user. His body generates Mana within himself while his aura draws in magic from the environment around him.

“Don't unicorns do that naturally anyways?” Lyra asked.

“True we do gather magic around us and we can generate it within us, remember that Cript isn't a normal unicorn. He might not even bee from Equestria all all! He might be an alien!” Twilight said, not even looking up from her quick note writing.

“Take me to your leader.” Cript said, earning a laugh from Lyra.

“That's actually a great idea Cript, we can take you to the princesses and see where we go from there!” Twilight said, finishing her tenth page of notes.

“That was a joke Twilight.”

“It’s still a good idea! Now let’s see… ask it how you are supposed to use magic.”

“Alright. Assistant, how do I use magic?”

”User has blocked information regarding self in the unlikely event of death or amnesia. Password required to access information.”

“Well that was helpfull.”

“Try saying ‘How to use magic.’” Twilight said.

“Kay. Assistant, how to use magic?”

”Records on magic usage point to three primary methods and one rare ability. Method one utilized the memorization of special symbols to control the mana within or around the user. Method two is the practice and utility of spells both verbal and mental. The third method uses special items such as rings, necklaces, bracelets, and other such items that have been enhanced to allow a specific or multiple spells.

“Lastly is the unique gift that only mana itself can bestow to a mage. The ability to manipulate magic at will. This rare ability has no limits, only the user's imagination determines what they can and cannot do with their mana. Legends say that individuals with this ability could battle against gods and walk away unharmed. Only two people in recorded history have this gift, a mage that was born fifty-nine centillion years ago, and the current president of Freak Incorporated.”

“Wow, the ability to control mana at will! That practically makes whoever this president person is a god! They could take on the princesses in a fight! And win!” Lyra blurted, imagining the possibilities.

“But, if that’s true then… who or what is this president?” Twilight asked. “A being of that magnitude could be powerful enough to destroy Equestria. Who is this the president?”

“Let’s ask.” Cript replied. “Assistant, who is the president of Freak Incorporated?”

”Information withheld. Current world location known as Equess, is not currently part of the Unity Conduct. Information will be available offworld.”

“Offworld… So Cript really is an alien!” Twilight beamed with joy.

“Attempt to dissect me and I scream rape.” Cript deadpanned, causing Lyra to laugh uncontrollably while Twilight blushed.

“I… I’d never do something like that! It would just be harmless tests! … Mostly harmless.”

“Well, magic is still… wait, didn’t… Lyra didn’t you pick up some odd looking staff when we went back to where you ran me over?”

Lyra attempted to calm herself, after a few deep breaths she finally stopped giggling like a filly. “Y... Yeah. It was some kinda decorative walking stick you’ve had since before I ran you over… and that was still an accident.”

“That aside, didn’t this thing say that some uses of magic require items? Maybe that thing is what let’s me use magic!”

“That may be the case, it did have strange engravings on it too.” Lyra pondered, remembering the item. It was hard to forget really. It was taller than any pony, even Big Mac. The very top was decorated in what looked like gold that was molded into a bladed circle of sorts. “I think I put it in the broom closet? Yeah, yeah I did.”

“We can test it out some other time. For now what else should we ask it?”

“Actually I have an idea.” Twilight said, picking up a blank scroll from the pile. “Spik- oh right, he’s not here… Well I guess I’ll use Princess Celestia’s method.” Twilight wrote down a letter to Celestia, asking if Luna would be available, and if so, could she be asked a favor of. Rolling it up, she used her magic to replicate the spell she had seen Celestia use countless times to send letters through Spike’s fire breath. The letter was soon engulfed in green fire as the smoke seemingly glided out the window. “And now we wait.”

To say Celestia’s current situation wasn’t dire was like comparing apples and oranges, both so beloved yet so different. She looked to right, gazing upon a large slice of dark chocolate cake with strawberry icing coating the pastry like a blanket. To her left, a slice of fresh vanilla ice cream cake, with flakes of mint chocolate on top. The choices royalty must make.

“Oh screw it.” She said, taking a fork full of both cakes and devouring them, savoring their mixing flavors. “Not like I've gained any weight in the past hundred years.”

Suddenly, a familiar smoke entered her throne room through the open window above the stain glass window portraying the events of Twilight and her friends using the Elements of Harmony. Soon the smoke reached her, forming into the ever familiar letters she gets from Twilight.

“Odd, she usually doesn't send a friendship report unless it's Tuesday?” She opened the letter and read it's contents.

Dear Princess Celestia.

I am writing you this letter asking you if Princess Luna is available, and if she is, could she please write back and if possible come to The Golden Oaks Library here in Ponyville. I have an experiment that she and her special talent could prove useful in and I will give a full report upon it's completion.

“Huh, wonder what experiment Twilight is doing that Luna is needed? She must just want to know about how her dream walking spell works. Guards?”

“Yes Princess?” A guard asked, stepping in from his hallway guard post.

“Could you call my sister here? It appears my faithful student requires her assistance.”

“Yes your highness.”

Some time had passed since Twilight sent the letter. The group passed the time with snacks and some books. Twilight insisted they leave the Assistant alone until a reply came.

And it came with enthusiasm.

In a bright flash of light, the princess of the night appeared before Twilight, Lyra, and Cript bearing a wide grin. “Twilight Sparkle… and company? I am here as requested!”

“What, no fireworks?” Cript said, earning a fearful glance from Twilight and Lyra.

“You know I did think about it, but didn't add that spell to my teleportation. Sister thought it would be too showy.” Luna replied. “So, Twilight, what is this project you are working on that requires my assistance?”

“R… right.” Twilight stuttered. She placed a hoof on Cript’s shoulder. “This is Cript, and, well he has secrets that we don't know and he can't remember.” As Twilight explained what had occurred, and showed a few examples using Cript's Assistant, Luna’s expression slowly turned to a frown. “So we were hoping you could enter his mind and try and bring his memories back. Can you do it?”

Luna frowned. “Well it is possible, but if such devices like that on his wrist… It's frightening really. I suppose I can, so long as you and miss Heartstrings join me. This adventure will be… Straining.”

“Of course princess Luna. We’d be happy to help.” Twilight replied.