I sighed as I came out of a "Corkscrew Dive". It was already 10:30. I could tell this by just looking at the sun. Well I promised Twilight I'd help her, it'd be better if I showed up earlier than later like normal.
I began to leisurely cruise towards the library that was in the middle of Ponyville. Jeez today is going to be a major bore. I love Twilight to death, but her over-excitement for books is just crazy. I'm glad that I took up flying instead of reading, or something boring like that.
As I neared the Library I saw Twilight and Spike reading their packs. I began my descent towards them.
"Morning Twilight" I shouted towards them, once I was close enough to be in earshot.
"Morning to you Rainbow." She shouted back in my direction.
"Twilight, do we really have to go?" Spike complained.
"Yes, spike. We need to help the ponies in Ponyville learn more about Canterlot and anything that they may be interested in." Twilight replied in her, we-need-to-do-this kinda voice.
As I landed Twilight walked into the Library, reemerging with a pack that she had gotten for me. "Thanks Twi, I mean I could have gotten my own." I thanked her once I walked up and grabbed it.
"Oh it was no problem, Im just glad you're here to help me out. Pinkie being busy at the desert shop, AJ with her applebucking, Fluttershy and her animals, and Rarity with her dresses." She replied, just plain happy that I was there.
"Can we hurry up and get this over?" Spike said as if he was in a bad mood already. What could have put the little guy in such a bad mood?
"I'm ready to go anytime you guys are." I said aloud, before putting the pack on. I was eager to finish my routine, but I already was helping out Twilight. My routine can wait a day or two.
"Finally someone who understands!" Spike said almost overexcited. I'm glad that made him happier. For a baby dragon, he sure was short tempered today.
"Okay, okay. Do we have everything we need for or trip up there?" Twilight said, looking at her checklist. She was a bit nerdy at times when it came to things like that. Nonetheless the sooner we left the faster this could be done. "Okay, Spike being short tempered, check. Rainbow Dash late, Umm...X. Bags handed out..." She continued on, and I stopped paying attention.
Once she finished with her checklist, we began our 2 hour walk towards Canterlot. The beginning of the walk was fine, we went on for about half an hour. Then Spike began to sing show tunes, which was funny because he could stay on key.
"Spike you should tooootally go to theater." I said with so much sarcasm, the sentence was nearly drowning.
"Ha-ha, very funny Dash." He replied a little annoyed.
"So I heard about the WonderBolts tryouts that happen next month." Twilight finally said "Are you excited?"
"That's like asking Fluttershy if she likes animals." I replied jokingly "Its gonna be soo cool. I'm finally going to be a member of the WonderBolts."
"Well don't get your hopes too high, I bet there are other ponies out there with the same thoughts as you." She replied moments later. "I don't want you getting all worked up over this and then fail the performance."
"Oh, Twilight, don't you know Dash is the best flier here from Ponyville?" Spike said towards Twilight. It made me blush how flattering it was.
"Thanks Spike," I said towards him, then turned towards Twilight "I'm determined to nail this. If I hadn't promised you I'd help, you'd probably see me up there training. I'm going to practice the most that I can in the month that I have."
"Well don't push yourself too hard." She said.
"Oh stop being such a worry-wart Twilight, I'm sure Dash is going to be fine." Spike said again. Is he trying to make me blush? I thought on it for a few moments, No, he's just being nice.
"Well thanks for the concern, I will only push myself as far as I think I can go." I said to Twilight. "So what exactly are we picking up?" I asked, hoping to change the subject.
"Well, they just got a new shipment that was replacing some of the older books that they had there, and we are picking up the old ones, and a few extra of what we already have. If it weren't enough books to fill three bags, I wouldn't have needed your help. Thank you again, I couldn't have asked for a better friend." She replied.
"Oh its no problem at all Twi, I'm glad to help you out." I answered. We continued on silently for the next hour or so. Spike began to sing show tunes again, and good ones this time. Twilight, and myself joined in. We arrived at Canterlot around noon.
"Okay well, this is going to be real quick. I'll go talk to the guy over at the library, you can stay here or come with me." Twilight said. Looking back at Spike and me.
Spike said, already on his way towards a big tree "I'll stay here and sleep for a little bit."
I looked at Twilight, and replied "I gonna stay here, I don't want anyone getting mad at Spike in case he accidentally sets the tree on fire."
"Will not!" I heard him yell back. Twilight and I laughed.
"Sure, just stay out of trouble." She said, then set off towards the library. Then it hit me, I felt fairly tired from the walk over here. I decided to go sit over by Spike.
Upon walking up, I found him already asleep. Boy does a nap sound good right now. Why not? It may take Twilight a while. I laid down next the sleeping dragon, and started to think of my routine. It became harder and harder to think of it after a while. My eyelids felt heavier and heavier, I began to yawn. I finally gave in. It came over me, sleep. Wonderful sleep...
