Starlight can feel a light breeze as her eyes are tightly shut, unsure of where Alexander and she ended up after leaving the club. Feeling around, she is unable to find any purchase to stand or hold on to.

"You have had your eyes closed for a few minutes now, maybe you should open them." Alexander's voice states in front of her.

Hesitantly, Starlight opens her eyes to see Alexander before her... Floating? Sure enough, on closer inspection, she could see that there were white clouds all around them. Looking around and down, Kilgharah Academy could be seen below them in its full glory. Startled, Starlight instinctively levitates herself causing an aqua blue aura around herself.

"You don't need to do that, Starlight." Alexander chuckles as he floats a little bit backwards.

Starlight notes that Alexander's posture is very relaxed, with one leg slightly bent while the other was mostly straight and his hands are in his pockets. She can't see any psychical levitation magic effect like hers which arouses the curiosity within. Taking a deep breath, Starlight releases her levitation and finds she stays in place. Waving her arms around slowly, it feels like the wind itself suspends her being with ease.

"How? I know you are quite adept at wind magic control, but this is..." Starlight struggles to find her words.

"A bit more advanced than you figured an apprentice was capable of?" Alexander asks looking amused.

"To be honest, living in Equestria you learn most things are possible. Especially when it comes to magic, but flying using wind magic is new for me." Starlight states crossing her arms.

"'Floating', not flying. The wind magic is used to help control aerial movements and, of course, is also used to keep you aloft." Alexander explains, taking Starlights hand to lead her on gently through the air.

"You certainly have a unique perspective on things. Remember, your definition of 'gentle' is very different." Starlight chuckles letting herself be led by Alexander.

"That's just because it was a bad day... I know the meaning of gentle, but something tells me you don't like it that way." Alexander smiles making Starlight blush.

"Full of low blows this evening it seems..." Starlight coughs a little.

The pair slows to a halt as the moon comes out from behind the clouds and illuminates Kilgharah in its gentle light.

"It's beautiful, isn't it? The soft moonlight, the cool breeze... Often when troubled, I like to sit on clouds and relax for a bit. Edward and the guys still don't know where I vanish to sometimes." Alexander chuckles as he adopts a sitting position with his legs crossed.

"It is very beautiful... I'm torn between going home and staying here. I know it has only been little over a week, but... This world is so different, so new. It has magic I haven't seen back home." Starlight sighs deeply.

"So, you want to stay in order to further your magical knowledge and grow as a pony. On the other hand, you want to go home and stay with Twilight in Equestria. You're also unsure how Twilight would react to the decision if you chose to stay here, does that sum it up?" Alexander asks, crossing his arms.

Starlight blinks a few times at the man before her, wondering how exactly she came to be in this situation. More specifically how she came to be suspended in midair by wind magic above an Academy island.

"It's a little abridged in details, but that's the main gist of it. This world has so much to offer in terms of learning prospects, it's insane to even think about. I'm scared though... I'm afraid to leave the home I knew behind to seek new opportunities in another land let alone a whole other world." Starlight states looking all around her.

Taking a deep breath, Alexander unfurls his sitting position to return to his standing form with his hands down his pockets. Smiling, he begins to take them closer to Kilgharah through some clouds. Starlight smiles and for once finds herself flying through the air without using her own magic to levitate herself. The lack of aerial control scares her a little, but oddly enough she isn't worried. Taking them over the mountain, Starlight is treated to a safe view of the Kilgharah cliffsides along with Valkyrie House. The house itself is fairly grand, boasting its own mountain top estate. Behind the dorm is a pretty large pool with adequate lighting for late night swims.

"They seem well furnished." Starlight comments looking at the house in awe.

"So it seems, Hydra House is also well off in terms of facilities. Wyvern and Golem House are evenly matched though." Alexander explains.

"Sounds like Wyvern and Golem are the underdogs of Kilgharah Academy. As much as I am enjoying floating around on air magic... It's getting pretty late." Starlight states yawning cutely.

"I suppose, but we could always go for some more drinks if you want." Alexander offers as they come to a stop.

"I thought the Illuminare Consortium would be closed after earlier." Starlight raises an eyebrow.

"Sweet Starlight, poor sweet naive Starlight. What makes you think I was on about the club?" Alexander chuckles as he begins directing them towards the base of the mountain.

An hour or so later Alexander is leading Starlight up a dusty mountain path which appears to go on forever.

"How much further is it? My feet are killing me..." Starlight states short of breath.

"Not much further. I could just give you another massage if you wanted." Alexander chuckles.

Starlight thinks about it for a moment as she remembers the last massage and a little shiver goes up her back while she blushes lightly.

"I-I mean that's up to you... I'm not really against it..." Starlight states trying to catch up to Alexander.

"You're cute when blushing." Alexander smiles as he vanishes over a ledge.

"I just don't see... Why we couldn't... Simply fly up here." Starlight pants as she goes over the same ledge and stops beside Alexander.

"Because the view is so much better when you feel it was worth it." Alexander takes in a deep breath and directs Starlight to look up.

The mare in question catches her breath only to have it stolen away again by the view before her. Their track up the mountainside had taken them quite high and Starlight could see the full moonlit view of Kilgharah in all its glory. The whole picture was complemented by a backdrop of the starry night sky with a beautiful moon unobstructed by any clouds.

"What is this place?" Starlight asks, still entranced by the view making Alexander chuckle.

"It's a secret little spot very few know. The photography club students know about it and use it for some very nice shots every now and then. It's also used by couples to impress their partners from time to time." Alexander sits down on a nearby ledge overlooking the whole view, placing the case of his preferred cider beside him.

Starlight blushes at Alexander's blunt implication but tries to think nothing of it as she sits down on the other side of the cider.

"It's very beautiful... Sights and experiences like this, almost make me forget how much I miss my home. I know it's only been a week and a bit, but... We have no guarantee the spell we used would even get us home. There is no pony back home who'd know the spell to try and summon us again. We have found nothing in any of the official compendiums about universal travel... It's just looking hopeless." Starlight sighs deeply and looks down.

The mare's attention is diverted when she feels a cold bottle against her cheek making her jump slightly. Alexander chuckles and hands her the bottle of cider before opening one up for himself.

"Just don't think about it. While all may seem lost and there might be no way back for you... That doesn't mean you should let it ruin your experience here. Twilight is looking, you're looking, Edward and I are looking. That's two magicians and two very talented magical ponies looking for your way home. So, for the time being, you're stuck in this dump with this poor excuse for a magician, might as well enjoy yourself while you can." Alexander states taking a heavy swallow of his cider.

Starlight sighs lightly as she drinks her own cider and stares out at the stars. While still unsure what will happen and if she'll ever see her home again, Starlight is more at peace than she was. The mare playfully nudges Alexanders arm with her fist while smiling.

"What's up?" Alexander asks, raising his eyebrow confused.

"You're not as much of a piss poor excuse for a magician as you think, not as good as Twilight or I, but you have your own flare." Starlight chuckles and smiles warmly.

Alexander smiles and laughs a little before Starlight joins in and they both share a relaxing moment before continuing to drink cider and stare at the stars.

Author's Notes:

Took a while, sorry for that. Things are improving so I hope to regain my momentum. Stay tuned for more.