The fillies quickly found out that though sneaking in was easy, navigating the dark school without a map was nearly impossible.

Firstly, neither Pegasus could see anything. Considering that they had to search every room in the school to find the library.

But the major problem arose once they found the library. Not only was the lighting bad, but the library was much bigger than either filly had imagined. They began searching in the artifact and artifact history section.

After thirty minutes of searching, Song Sprint made a breakthrough.

"Hey sis, get over here" she called, motioning to her book. She pointed to a section in the book she was reading.

"Altering Artifacts" Silent Gust read aloud. "That might be promising".

"Yeah. So I've started reading about this artifact that can absorb and cancel emotions. I wonder what would happen if we cross-referenced this artifact with something else" Song Sprint wondered. Silent Gust picked up a copy of the book Song was reading. Flipping through the pages, she stopped at a page with a picture of an orb.

"Maybe this could work," Silent said. "This orb can hold in types of magic, and other forces".

"But where is it?" Song asked, looking over the artifacts. They would be no use if the sisters couldn't find them.

"Well, the orb, called 'Orb of Indifference', is located in…the Crystal Empire" Silent read.

"You're kidding…"

"Ugh. I'm not. That's so far! Where's yours?".

Song looked down, and her eyes widened in shock.

"The Monopolizer of Emotions can be found in the tunnel caves," Song said, showing Silent a photo.

"Isn't that right next to…"

"Yep. Home"

Silent slapped her hoof against her head. "How is that worse…"

Song grabbed both of the books, stuffing them in her bookbag. "Whatever. Let's just leave, and we'll start for the Crystal Empire and get that orb".

"Hello…is somepony there?" a voice asked, catching both of the fillies' attention.

"Quick, hide!" Song said, hiding behind a bookcase.

"Hello? I won't be mad, just tell me if you're in here"

The sisters peeked over the ledge, trying to find the speaker. Their eyes widened when they realized who it was.

"Starlight..?" Silent whispered. Starlight turned around, just as the sisters ducked out of view.

Thankfully, she left, shutting the door behind her. The fillies sighed in relief.

"That was way too close," Silent whispered, Song nodded.

"Come on. Let's get out of here before anyone else comes".

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Flying out of the school, books in their possession, the fillies prepared to go back to camp. But before they could, they heard a shout from above.

"Hello there!" the voice said. The fillies looked up, spotting another Pegasus speeding towards them. They couldn't have been much older than Silent.

In a swift landing, the third Pegasus filly grinned. Neither sister could get a word in before they were bombarded with questions.

"Hi! I'm Raindrop, who are you two?! What were you doing inside the school? Were you on a tour!? Do they even do those? Where are you from? I'm from Cloudsdale, but I live at the school. I was just practicing my flying when I saw you! So hi!" stared at Raindrop, who was still smiling wide. Her mane covered the top half of her eyes, and there was a pink bandana around her neck. Her eyes were bright pink, fading into a lighter pink.

Song breathed in, narrowing her eyes. "My name is Song Sprint, and this is my sister, Silent Gust. No, we were just...checking out the school" she said.

"Oooo, sounds fun! Are you new students?" Raindrop said, cocking her head to the side.

"No, we were just looking around," Silent stated. They began to walk away. To their dismay, Raindrop followed.

"So what's in your bag?" Raindrop questioned.

"Books," Song sighed.

"Oh! You like to read? So does Headmare Twilight"

"I don't like it. I just do it"

Somehow, Raindrop's smile didn't falter. "Well, reading is good!"

Song and Silent were annoyed by the cheery filly. But then Silent had a thought.

"Wait…did you say you live in the School of Friendship?" Silent asked, faking interest. Raindrop grinned.

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