Spike, help me find that copy of 'Harmonious Material Science' written by Thin Mist Blue Mane, I need the original version.
Sure thing, leave it to me! Is it the version written in those characters you can't read?
Yes, that's the one.
Twilight Sparkle and Spike were packing up in Academic Cabin in Canterlot. They had received an invitation from Second Senior Sister, who was doing research in Ponyville, to visit Ponyville during their spring break and help her with some research along the way.
This is awesome! I've never been to Ponyville before. This is the first time in my life as a dragon that I'm going on a trip!
Spike handed the book she needed to Twilight Sparkle, his tone full of excitement and anticipation.
We aren't just going there to have fun.
Seeing Spike's distracted excitement, Twilight Sparkle couldn't help but remind him.
But seeing Spike's somewhat dejected expression, she felt she shouldn't be too strict with a Little Dragon Baby who had only learned to speak not long ago.
Alright, maybe you will have a great time there. According to Flying Light, there is a pony there who really likes Small Animals, and she will definitely like you.
Hey! I am a mighty dragon, not a Small Animal!
Spike protested indignantly. To make himself look more intimidating, he tried hard to puff up the scales on his cheeks, looking fiercely cute.
Twilight Sparkle, charmed by his cuteness, pursed her lips to keep from laughing.
Spike was someone she had watched grow up. A mother knows her child best, and Twilight Sparkle knew very well that at his core, Spike was just a Little Dragon Baby who loved to act spoiled. However, she didn't intend to expose him right now, choosing to give him some face instead.
Twilight Sparkle was just as excited about this trip as Spike. After all, the last time she went to Ponyville...
The smile on Twilight Sparkle's face faded slightly.
Time had passed so quickly without her realizing it. It was said that Sunset Shimmer had gone abroad to study, but there had been no news from her. This was very strange; even Twilight Sparkle should have sensed that something was wrong long ago.
She tried asking her teacher, Celestia, and the answer she received was that Sunset Shimmer was working alone on a difficult task and therefore could not maintain timely contact with them.
She also asked Aurora. Second Senior Sister and First Senior Sister had the best relationship; even if there were misunderstandings between them that hadn't been resolved, it shouldn't have led to a complete loss of contact.
And Aurora did indeed give her a more detailed explanation.
Second Senior Sister said that First Senior Sister was conducting social practice in a place without magic. Because the flow of time there was different from Equestria, First Senior Sister might not be in contact with them for a long time.
After all, for First Senior Sister, perhaps not much time had passed.
Although Twilight Sparkle was curious about Sunset Shimmer's whereabouts, she was told it was a secret mission, so she didn't ask any further.
But wasn't the duration of this mission a bit too long?
Long enough that Twilight Sparkle was almost about to graduate from the School for Gifted Unicorns.
Could the three of them really go back to how things were?
Every time she thought of this, Twilight Sparkle couldn't help but sigh.
Although her teacher and Second Senior Sister both comforted her, saying that Sunset Shimmer's departure wasn't a bad thing, Twilight Sparkle still felt regret about it in her heart.
She always felt that it was her own negligence that had caused their friendship to turn out the way it was now.
After experiencing such a change, Twilight Sparkle had changed somewhat since then.
She no longer only thought about studying, but would unconsciously pay attention to the ponies and events around her.
She didn't want to hurt other ponies she cared about, or who cared about her, because of her own neglect.
Have you said hello to Moon Dancer? We might be away for the entire spring break, and the house will be temporarily closed.
Don't worry, it's all arranged. Moon Dancer also said to remember to mail her a postcard from Ponyville.
After obtaining Aurora's permission, Twilight Sparkle would often let her classmates come here to study. This usually happened before exams, since no pony wanted to fail.
And Moon Dancer was one of the more studious ponies among them, so she came often.
Okay. Spike, add that to the list as well: send postcards from Ponyville to our friends in Canterlot.
After Spike reached a certain age, Twilight Sparkle began to cultivate his literacy skills. When making lists, she would ask Spike to write them, which also helped cultivate his writing skills.
Everything is packed. Before we leave, let's check the doors and windows of the house one more time. With Sunset Shimmer and Flying Light away, we have to be responsible for managing this place.
Huh? We've already checked it three times. If we don't leave now, we might miss the train.
Spike sat down on the floor impatiently. Sometimes, he couldn't stand Twilight Sparkle's overly cautious personality.
Don't worry, I've calculated the time; it won't take too long.
Sigh... alright.
Spike sighed, climbed up from the floor, and went to walk through the route he could complete with his eyes closed all over again.
Twilight Sparkle looked at Spike's reluctant back with a smile.
Ever since Aurora had a key to the house made for Twilight Sparkle, the two of them had been taking care of the place.
Oh, and there was also Flying Light's younger sister, Aurora Glow. Sometimes she would also come here to read for a while and learn a couple of new spells from Twilight Sparkle along the way.
It must be said that Aurora Glow was also a very smart child. It was just that she wasn't as gifted in magic as her older sister, but among Unicorns of her age, her performance was already quite outstanding.
It was more that you couldn't find a second Aurora in all of Equestria, so no pony would be too harsh on a preschool-aged pony, and her parents doted on and indulged her in every way.
Moreover, Aurora Glow herself wasn't that keen on magic; her current interest in magic was more influenced by Aurora.
Aurora Glow adored her older sister. Although her sister was not at home most of the time, she still felt that her sister was doing super amazing things in places she couldn't see.
Twilight Sparkle remembered that every time Aurora Glow came, she would first ask if Flying Light had sent any letters to her, and then she would greet her and Spike.
This child really cared enough about her sister.
Just as Twilight Sparkle was reminiscing, the door of the house was knocked upon.
She and Spike had already greeted their friends from the school in advance, so the only one who could be appearing here now should be—
Twilight! I heard you and Spike are going to Ponyville? Did you forget to bring me along?
Just as Twilight Sparkle had expected, the white Foal standing at the door was indeed Aurora Glow.
Little Aurora...
Because the name Lumina was given to her by Aurora, she herself liked being called that by other ponies.
Twilight Sparkle wasn't too surprised by Aurora Glow's sudden visit. If anything, when she received a reply from Aurora and noticed that Aurora hadn't mentioned Aurora Glow in the letter, she had a premonition that this day would come.
Compared to her sister, Aurora Glow inherited more of Meteora's gentleness in her physical features.
Her lilac and gold mane was tied into a beautiful braid with a purple ribbon, and her emerald green eyes were fluttering with expectant light, looking eagerly at Twilight Sparkle.
'She is so cute.'
Twilight Sparkle couldn't handle Aurora Glow looking at her with that expression every time.
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