Edward just barely manages to wake up and turn off the alarm clock before it went off. Leaning over slightly he glances at Alexander who shuffles a little but fails to react otherwise. Getting up Edward shifted through his wardrobe and draws to find his uniform for that day before leaving the room to let Alexander sleep in peace. Glancing down the hallway he can see Twilight is already dressed and brushing her mane on the sofa while the faint smell of a breakfast package from Sparkle's makes itself known to his senses. Entering the free bathroom, Edward gets changed, does his essentials and adjusts his tie in the mirror above the sink before leaving to join both mares in the living room.

"I figured Alexander wouldn't be cooking this morning, so I took the liberty of ordering the Sparkle's breakfast package for us." Starlight states placing a few plates on the coffee table.

On Twilight's plate is a couple of waffles coated with syrup and sliced banana, Edward has an egg sandwich with a side bowl of multi-coloured small rocks called Moon Rocks. Starlight simply has a breakfast bagel with lettuce, egg and sliced mushrooms.

"Both him and his sister seem very off since the start of the festival. Lucita hasn't even been sleeping here the past two days." Twilight comments cutting off a piece of her waffle.

"It's a family thing for both of them... Not really my place to explain in too much detail, but it's seriously depressing for the both of them. That said in comparison to last year they are doing a lot better." Edward comments taking a bite of his egg sandwich.

"Oh..." Starlight's ears droop slightly before she takes a meagre bite of her bagel.

"So... What's on the agenda for today?" Twilight asks sipping her orange juice.

Edward checks his phone before thinking about the answer.

"Well, I was hoping we could take a look around the festival today and perhaps play some of the games they mentioned?" Edward asks looking at the two.

"I'd love to, Starlight?" Twilight looks to her pupil who shakes her head.

"I think I'll pass for now. I should keep an eye on Alexander to make sure he doesn't do anything stupid." Starlight states as she finished her bagel.

"Well, there are plenty days of the festival left so hopefully you can experience them at some point." Twilight states slightly concerned.

"I will, I just don't feel it'd be a good idea to leave him to his own devices is all." Starlight states before leaving to check on Alexander.

Twilight and Edward finish their breakfasts relatively quickly before clearing up.

"She seems a little more than distracted today, much less sass than normal." Edward comments making Twilight nod.

"Yeah... I imagine it has something to do with Alexander not being himself lately. Understandable she is worried about him." Twilight states finishing her orange juice before putting the glass in the sink.

"I suppose... He normally lets me know if he is about to do something either very stupid or very dangerous. It's kinda like a code he uses for us." Edward explains as he puts on his blazer from the rack by the door.

"What is this code?" Twilight asks wrapping a purple scarf around her neck.

"Eh... You'll know it if he uses it, trust me." Edward vaguely explains before they leave the dorm room.

Edward and Twilight enter the student village to see various new stands and several games have been set up for the third day of the festival. The overall atmosphere is very pleasant and it's not too busy but not too sparse either.

"It's quite different from our Nightmare Night back home but I still like the look of it. I've also noticed quite a few couples walking around which is nice albeit weird for me." Twilight explains as they begin to walk around.

"I take it because those you recognise are either not with someone or some of the pairings aren't what you're used to seeing?" Edward asks as they stop to watch a confectionary stand.

Running the confectionary stand is a white girl with slight curled cobalt blue hair that has light fuchsia stripes and arctic blue eyes. She wears a frilled blue and white dress with white stockings and knee-high boots. The girl beside her wearing an identical outfit is another white girl with light greyish cyan hair that has white highlights and gamboge coloured eyes. They both wear a pink and mint green bow respectively.

"For example, those two known as Bonbon and Lyra in my world are a couple." Twilight points out to Edward.

"Lilly Heartstrings and Samantha Drops a.k.a 'Bonbon' are still a couple here, one of the most powerful I'd have to say. They arrived in year one together so we assume they were together before coming here and still remain a strong couple despite their sparse fights." Edward explains to Twilight who nods.

"Sounds about right for our counterparts too. It's a very sweet pairing to watch though as they work so well together." Twilight comments folding her arms as they move along.

Edward and Twilight walk a bit further into town before stopping to watch a couple of girls on the ball game where you have to throw balls at moving targets. Unsurprisingly, Ripley is pitching particularly hard balls into the targets while Racheal is standing beside her for moral support.

"Now those two are a power couple... Racheal obviously owning her own boutique on the island and her own clothing lines while Ripley is vice-captain for the academy Wonderbolts sports team." Edward comments as Ripley wins Racheal a big stuffed teddy bear.

"This... Is a surprise to me. Back in Equestria, Rainbow Dash and Rarity are just friends and Rainbow is engaged to Fluttershy." Twilight explains rubbing her left arm gently.

"You seem rather upset over this one too." Edward points out making her shrug.

"I know they are not the same and things are likely to be different from universe to universe. Obviously, I'm biased as I spent several years with them both and watched their relationship bloom as a result. I'm not saying that didn't happen to them and I'm happy for them, truly. It's just aspects of this world are bound to make me uncomfortable." Twilight takes a deep breath before they move on.

They manage to make it halfway through the village before coming to Minty's ice cream parlour which is decked out for Halloween. Outside the shop are tables and chairs with a custom carved pumpkin engraved with the words 'Minty's Parlour' in fancy writing.

"This store looks even better in Halloween~" Twilight cheers up slightly.

"If the last couple made you uneasy, I hate to think what your opinion is on them." Edward states before pointing out a pair at the table next to the door of the ice cream parlour.

Twilight looks confused before her attention is drawn to a couple of girls sharing a large chocolate ice cream sundae with slices of banana and strawberries, a few cherries dotted about and coated in whipped cream with chocolate sauce drizzled on top. The two girls in question are Midnight Sparkle and Lilith Eclipse wearing the Halloween special uniforms.

"Oh my..." Twilight blinks several times as her fragile brain attempts to process the scene before her.

This, of course, all goes out the window when the two begins sharing spoons of ice cream and adorable kisses making Twilight's wings pop out which surprises Edward.

"T-Twilight? You okay there? Your wings are umm being weird." Edward tries in vain to suppress her wings.

Twilight yelps slightly and shuffles away finally coming back to her sense with a bright blush on her face.

"N-not the wings... Not yet..." Twilight clears her throat and fixes her hair.

"Okay... I was simply trying to help as we were getting a few weird looks." Edward glances around slightly.

"Sorry... It's extremely weird for me but I'm not surprised... I know about Luna's 'interests', I just never gave a proper response," Twilight thinks for a moment before shaking her head. "No, that's wrong. I was afraid to give her a proper response because I liked her too..."

They move to a nearby bench across the street before Edward gets them both a couple of soda's to help her calm down.

"I didn't think that taking you to the festival was going to be so stressful for you." Edward comments opening his drink.

Twilight shakes her head and downs half her soda can before forming her response.

"No, it's not that it's stressful... It's just different and new to me. Then you have them two and I know that could have been me back home if I wasn't afraid of messing up so much... Two spells and one mistake later, we're sitting here and I am fighting with conflicting emotions. On one hand, if I go back home I could still have that with Luna. On the other hand, I also have an interest in you and the possibility that I don't find a way back home." Twilight sighs deeply as she leans back slightly.

"I don't have a response to this type of situation... I'm very flattered obviously and I like you too, which is a new thing for me as I've been single since coming to Kilgharrah. I still want to help you find a way back but I feel, whatever happens, happens. In the end, it's up to you which path you want to follow, I'm just letting you know that you have my support either way." Edward tries to comfort her the best he can.

"Thanks... I'll get around to a choice at some point. I just need time to think about what I want and who I want to be with..." Twilight downs the rest of her drink before they continue to look around the festival.

Author's Notes:

All the shipping noises! Plus a bit of drama for Twilight's feelings and giving her some choices to think about. It also highlighted a few more couples that live in the academy~ I'm trying my best to write it how I can with my co-author's help, from the ratings, I can assume we are doing alright so far. I just hope to improve as we get further along. We hope to see you next time.