Chapter One:
The sun was setting on the horizon. The sky was a deep purple and the stars started to peek out. It was quiet. At least more quiet than most evenings. Everypony must have been worn out. It WAS a busy day after all. Well, all except one pony was asleep.
"Twilight, what are you doing up? Aren't you sleepy?" Spike yawned and stretched.
"No, I'm not." Twilight was starring into a book.
"Uh….oooookay? What are you reading?" Spike tried to get a better look at the book, but Twilight quickly blocked the cover with her hoof. "Twilight, what's with you? What is it?" Spike tried to look inside the book.
"It's none of your business, Spike. Go back to sleep." Twilight levitated the book higher than Spike could reach with her magic. Spike squinted and read the title.
"Journal? Hey! That's somepony's journal!" Spike pointed out in a disappointed tone.
"Uh, no it's not. You didn't see anything. You must be VERY tired." Twilight said nervously.
"Twilight, what's the matter with you? Who's journal is that?" Spike stood up to Twilight's wrong doings.
With a sigh knowing she had to tell her friend confessed, "Okay, Spike, you got me…" Twilight dropped the book on the ground.
Spike picked up the book and read the inside of the front cover, "Property of S.S. S.S? Who's that?"
"I don't know. I found it on the road at the market this morning. The writer doesn't mention who he or she is."
"Well, what does S.S. say in it?"
"S.S.' last entry was yesterday. I was reading it hoping to find out who this belonged to so that I could return it. S.S. wrote, My big brother and I have been living in Ponyville for a while now. My little sister, Orange Cream returned from flight camp a little while ago and I hope she'll get used to the fact that my brother and I are the bosses and not her. I've gotten word that my Father has now retired from his position as a Royal Guard in Cantorlot just to be with us. My big sister has also finished her training in Cantorlot and is coming back here to teach. My Mother's concert tour is over and she's also coming back! This is so exciting. I can't wait until…odd." Twilight stopped.
"What?" Spike asked.
"That's all that S.S. wrote."
"Well, at least we know S.S.' nig sister will be teaching soon. Maybe we can talk to the teachers around Ponyville. There aren't that many." Spike pointed out.
"That's true! Let's go!" Twilight lifted Spike and put him on her back. She opened the door and it was pitch black outside.
"Uhh…maybe we should wait 'till morning." Spike stated.
"Maybe you're right…" Twilight blushed and shut the front door.
"Alright, good night, Twilight." The tired baby dragon yawned as he climbed up the stairs.
"Good night, Spike." Twilight smiled and blew out the candle. The purple unicorn then trotted quietly up the stairs and crept under her covers hoping not to disturb her little friend. As she lay there, her attention was drawn to the stars outside. She stared with amazement at them and thought, What if S.S. isn't as nice as he or she seems? I hope that S.S. won't be angry with me when I tell he or she that I read it. Maybe S.S. will understand…or maybe not…what if Princess Celestia finds out and…? Twilight was stirring so much that her bed creaked and awoke Spike.
"Twilight…? Are you okay?" Spike tiredly asked as he walked over to Twilight's bed.
"Huh? Oh, yeah, I'm fine."
"You shouldn't worry yourself like that. It's not good for you. Now, go back to sleep." Spike walked back to his basket and put his pillow over his head thinking if she made any more noise, his pillow would block it out.
"Sorry." Twilight whispered.
And the rest of the night was much quieter after that and both of them rested peacefully.
The sun had risen and a bright glow overflowed the library which of course, woke up Twilight Sparkle gently.
"Ugh." Twilight moaned, "Good morning, Spike." Twilight looked over. "Spike? Where are you?" Twilight sought out her friend.
"Down here. I've been awake for hours. You slept like a foal once you calmed down last night." Spike stated from the bottom of the stairs.
"What time is it?!" Twilight suddenly jerked awake and zoomed down the stairs.
"Relax, Twilight. It's Saturday." Spike reminded the nervous unicorn not at all stunned by how fast Twilight got in his face.
"Oh, right." She sighed with relief.
"You ready to find S.S.?" Spike asked with zeal.
"Maybe after I get some breakfast." Twilight stated after hearing the roar of her belly.
"Oh, right. How about we go to Sugarcube corner and get fruit shakes!" Spike suggested.
"I think I'll take you up on that offer, but don't you like gems?"
"Yeah! The cakes always treat me to some!" Spike exclaimed in excitement.
Twilight giggled after hearing this.
So, the two walked over to Sugarcube corner as Twilight hummed a happy tune.
"Oh, hello, Twilight!" Mrs. Cake greeted her as they walked in the door.
"Hello, Mrs. Cake." Twilight smiled.
"Hi, Mrs. Cake." Spike sat down on a chair.
"What can I do for you both today?" Mrs. Cake asked politely.
"Oh, I'll have a Strawberry shake." Twilight decided.
"Okay, then. Well, Spike, what do you want?"
"Uh, nothing for me, thanks…I'm not feeling my best today." Spike looked at Mrs. Cake with the cutest eyes you ever saw.
"Aw, I know just what you need, hun. You need the best emeralds we got. Don't you worry. I'll be back." Mrs. Cake went into the kitchen.
"Spike!" Twilight yelled.
"What?"
Twilight glared into Spikes soul with disgust.