Shared by Two
Auther's note: Sorry for the late update, getting sick with the flu had me down, I'll try to keep this frequent as possible.
Disclaimer: I do not own My Little Pony FiM, It is owned by Hasbro and Lauren Faust. I do however own my OCs within. Enjoy!
Shout outs:
King of 2211: Yes they have and they'll get along.
Bluecatcinema: He's just showing tough love, he really cares for his nephew and niece.
Bloom
It was the start of a new day as Lightning planned on seeing his new friends, meeting them at the library. He already dropped Glowlight off at the school house and was ready to start off his day. Along the way the garnet stallion spots a familiar gray mare who was conversing with a young filly who bears a striking resemblance, most likely her daughter. He advanced and noticed it was Ditzy. Lightning waved at the two with smiled like the typical morning pony he is.
"Hey Ditzy, good morning."
"Hey Lightning, sorry I gotta go drop off Dinky at school. We're running really late, we can talk later though. You can join me, Carrot Top, and Golden for muffins later. Bye." She trotted off with her daughter. Watching her leave, Lightning stood there thinking. It never crossed his mind that she was a mother, why would it. Then he began to wonder, who was the father? Something to question to Golden about. Dropping the thought, he took flight and bolted towards the library using his and landed in front of the door. Upon entering he sees Rainfall talking to Twilight and Spike. He quickly caught their attention walking towards them.
"G'morning Rain, Twi. You two enjoy the party last night? That pink friend of yours really knows how to throw one." He said sitting down with them at the table. It appeared that they just had breakfast.
"Goodmorning Lightning, and yes the party was wonderful. Pinkie is an expert when it comes to social gatherings. Although, Rainfall wanted to leave and we came back here." She claimed and Lightning turned to Rainfall to hear his side of why.
"It wasn't exactly my scene. We left right before you did. Twilight was kind enough to let me stay in the guest room for the night." Rainfall explained while using his magic to put his plate in the sink that was being occupied by Spike.
"Or any other night is fine, I really don't mind. Besides, it's alway only me and 're great company Rainfall." Twilight reassured. He smiled sheepishly from the compilent.
"So what's going on today?" Lightning asked.
"Nothing interesting really, to me at least. Today my friend Rarity has some time on her hooves, so she's coming over and we're going for a stroll around Ponyville."
"Isn't she the one who couldn't make it the party?" Rainfall recalled.
"Yes, she's a hard working pony. She can also be a bit overwhelmingly melodramatic at first meet, just so you know." She warned them. Overwhelming and dramatic, were two things the garnet and cobalt Canterlot ponies were used to. Rainfall wasn't comfortable to responding to it, but wasn't worry in the slightest about, Rarity.
"Nothing worry about, we're used to it. Besides, she can't be bad if she's one of your friends." Lightning proclaimed.
"Twilight, I'm here." Rarity announced herself. Drawing the attention everypony in the room, more so on Spike who made a mad dash straight over. Watching him go, Lightning followed up his trail and was quickly stunned by the mere sight of mare as Lightning fell silent. Upon seeing her, the pulsation of his heart started beating faster and louder. So loud it was as if his heart was up to his ears. She was so beautiful with such elegance and grace; with a coat clear as clouds and a fashionable purple mane. Rarity's awareness quickly set in as she sees two stallions conversing with her Bookworm friend.
"Oh I wasn't aware you were having guest, Twilight. Rather dashing ones at that." She said flirtatiously at the garnet stallion. Spike noticed this and angrily pouted, crossing his arms and muttering to himself.
"Yes, I would like you to meet Rainfall Pours and the newly appointed officer of Ponyville, Lightning Sparks." Twilight introduced.
"Ah, the new ponies you spoke about. It is very good to finally meet both of you." She smiled happily. Lightning raised a hoof and waved politly. "Greeting and saluations, Miss Rarity. There are no need for formalities, you may call me Light. Might I say, you look absolutely stunning." He spoke confidently.
"Oh you are flatter, and quite the charming yourself, Light." She retort flutter her eyelids.
"That's Rarity for you." Twilight quipped at Rainfall with an deadpanned expression. First impression of Rarity to him; very flirty. "Which reminds me, you might like to meet another new pony that arrived the other day. He showed up at my boutique and assisted me in my time of need and is just outside." Rarity brought up.
'Another pony? Most be the third arrival from the welcoming party we never met.' Rainfall contempated. Rarity fetched and called in the new pony excluding his name. To Rainfall's surprise and more so to Lightning It was none other than the pegasus he and Lightning encountered back in Canterlot, Sunlight Shine. As he trotted in both eyes locked onto each other bitterly. "You." Both bellowed heatedly.
"And here I thought I escaped the remains of Canterlot eyesores." Sunlight Started with narrowed eyes. Twilight couldn't help but take offense to his statement, but remained silent. Rarity also gasped intensely to see this side of the newcomer.
"And here we go again with the attitude. It's not my float you had a bad time in whatever you took part of in Canterlot." Lightning retorted in defense. Rainfall couldn't believe it, what were the circumstances of these two coming together again? Very high apparently since here they are, bumping heads at one another. If he jumped in he would only add into the problem, even though he stopped it the last time. Hoping for Lightning to end this dispute himself, he loudly cleared his throut drawing his attention. Light knew what Rainfall was doing; telling him to stop and ending this peacefully. Lightning bit his lip and swallowed his pride of the situation.
"Sun, this is foolish. I am sorry for whatever happen in Canterlot and I do not wish for us to be enemies. Can we put what happen behind us and start off on being at least acquaintances since we have friends in common?" Lightning asked, extending a hoof. Sunlight looked at his hoof and caught a glimps at Rainfall and Rarity who was silently watching.
"I suppose." He answered, shaking his hoove.
"Great, now that we got that out of the way I'll be in the guest room." Rainfall spoke proceeding to the guest room. "Doing what exactly?" Lightning asked.
"Attending to my studies. Twilight, I'll be here when you get back or need me." He answered, departing the conversation and closing the door.
"He's certainly mysterious." Rarity commented warily. "Don't worry, he'll grow on you. I'm afraid I must head out as well. Going to catch up with some friends and then tend to my duties. Have a good day you two." He too exiting the conversation, leaving the library.
"I'm heading back to the boutique to finish up on my work, . Everything should be done when you get back." Sunlight brought to Rarity's attention. "Thank you Sunlight. Shall we Twilight." Rarity said turning to her friend. Twilight answered with a nod as the all left the library.
It was recess time and the trio were out playing in the playground behind the school. It took a while but the filly eventually dub the two brothers as her new and first friends. While Peacan was playing will ball, Glowlight and Chestnut were going up and down on the seesaw. Eager to learn more about his new filly friend Chestnut asked Glowlight a series of questions. She didn't mind it answered honestly. He learns that she was from Canterlot and moved with her older brother. On that topic he asked something that was sort of a sore subject about their parents. Glowlight tears up a little almost immediately alerting him and Pecan. Chestnut quickly apologizes. Glowlight dismisses it, calmly claiming he has nothing to apologizing for and tells him about her late father.
"My dad was a unicorn like me and very kind much like my brother. His name was Starlight. He had of course fur white as night's star and a midnight blue mane that smelled like blue berries. That's all I know about him after he got ill." She answered wiping the tear from her eyes. "It's just me and Lightning." Telling that glow felt a little emotional. She knew Chestnut had good intentions, which made her feel a little better.
Before he could ask about the obvious question, the other fillies and foals were gathering around in the middle of the playground and Cheerlie came out. Peacan was the first to go followed by Glowlight and Chestnut. In the middle was a yellow filly with red hair and a pink bow hula hooping in a fascinating way. Everypony was in awe of her routine eventually teaching her fellow classmates how to do it. Chestnut seemed okay with learning but Pecan and Glowlight had ideas. Pecan went elsewhere while Glowlight went to a shaded spot underneath a tree and tended to her journal, waiting for the rest of her school day to be over. She was unaware that the Chestnut continued to glances at her from time to time.
Lightning was on route to the restaurant to meet up with Golden and her friends. In the vicinity he sees the blonde mare waiting at a table on the patio of the restaurant. She greeted him with a smile and gestured him to sit beside her. He sat down and pulled the menu in front of him.
"Morning Light, I was expecting you to be here before me to be honest." She started.
"I needed to check on someponies. After this I'm going to meet up with Lance and Bouclier and we're going to patrol ponyville." He responded scaning the menu. "I must say, this restaurant is becoming quite the usual spot for us. I do believe it is the second time. Are you sure this is simply a mere meet up with friends?" Lightning retorted teasingly. Golden was flushed faced from the comment as her cheeks became red and completely wide eyed. Lightning laughed at the sight of Golden's embarrassment. "Relax, I was just kidding. Now you know how I feel when you tease me." He added. Golden sighed to ease her builted up tension. He played with her emotions like an instrument. It was harmless but it burned her up a little a bit inside.
"You're going to regret that Officer Sparks." She said through her teeth in a 'I'm going to get you back for this' way. "Probably." He chuckled nervously, shrugging his shoulders with a meek smile. The two talked more just as two outgoing friends would. The mentioning of the restaurant struck the garnet stallion's mind. He's been there twice and didn't even know what it was called. He looked up at the sign. Angolo di Coppie. Much to his dismay he didn't know what it translates to but knew it was italian. Golden noticed his gaze prartically prayed he didn't know what it means. In her eyes he seemingly disregard it.
Eventually the bubbly mare showed up with her friend she spoke of. The mare introduced herself, she goes by the name Carrot Top. Although, her real name was Golden Harvest. Since there was much confusion between the mares, mainly Derpy, she and Golden Hour agreed on calling her Carrot Top because of her carrot colored mane and the carrot cutie mark on her flank. It was an interesting story, mildly amusing.
The time with the mares were pleasant, even surpassing his expectations, but it was now time for him to depart once again. He saw frowns upon the mares faces as he announced his time of departure. He quickly reassures them they can happily "gossip" another time. The reassurance of the garnet stallion easily lifted their spirits, especially Golden Hour's as she was sure that the assurance was towards her. Lightning took his leave, off to find his officer companions.
5 hours later
Held up in the guest room of the library Rainfall was consentrating on the curriculm that Princess Luna assigned t him. Before him was a withering moonflower within a vase on the bed. It was almost ghostly as you could see through it. Much to his satisfaction in the stay of a librarian, the cobalt pony was able to poke around and choose what he believed was the ideal book about healing spells and gladly had it at his side. The task seemed simple; heal the flower until it sprightfully bloomed anew. Using the knowlege he acquired from his studies, he exerted his magic upon the moonflower. Intent on finalizing his task he pressed forward and have been at it for hours and was slowly becoming more and more drained from the lack of a breather.
The flower remain motionless, not so much as a twitch of recovery whatsoever. How could one wilting flower be so much trouble. After constant attempts, the project only ended in failure. He could only sigh, disappointed that he could not check this off as complete immediately. Did the princess know this was no ease task, or could this truly be a simple task she wished for him to accomplished? He was afraid. Afraid of disappointing the princess and hung his head low in defeat. Until a light knock was heard at his door. "Rainfall, I'm back can I come in?" she requested politely. He granted entry and came in Twilight with her usual inviting smile. It was uplifting seeing it, seeing her. He still had disappointment written on his face. "How's the studying coming along, Rain?" She inquired.
"Annoyingly frustrating." He answered avoiding eye contact with the mare. This quickly concerned her and sees the showed no progress in his efforts. She approached the bed and moved to where he was facing.
"It's okay Rain, you'll get it. Here scoot over I'll help you." She attempted to climb in with him, but he refused, blocking her way. "Actually Twilight, I'm going to get some rest. I'm really exhausted."
"Oh, well okay. If you ever need any help just ask." She turned to the door feeling admittedly dejected. She knew he wasn't doing it out of distrust or animosity. It then came to mind that there had to be something bothering him as she moved to the door.
"Wait, Twilight." She stopped, hope was in her eyes as she wanted to help her new friend. She turned around eagerily mosied back to the bed.
"What was it like for you, to study under princess Celestia?" He asked with uncertainy in voice. She wasn't expecting this inquire, but was happy to answer since they are both being mentored by royalty. The only difference was that she was involved in it longer.
"It was challenging but I always pushed through the hardships of lessions she gave me. She alway believe I could do them. There were times I would have trouble, so she would sit down with me and explain it to me to keep trying. If it took longer then expected she would allow me to take what I was doing with me. I only had to a few times though. The important thing is, to keep trying. Even I had trouble on a certain tasks." She interpreted clearly.
"I see, thank you Twilight." He said in a attempt of a genuine smiled. "I'll get out of you're hair, you rest up, Rainfall." she ended, turning to the door and closing it behind. From that heart to heart the colt suddenly felt better. Somehow the mare restorted his faith simply by just talking to him. He looked at the moonflower once again and desided to make another attempt. He focused his magic and followed the steps to heal this flower. While in the mist of the spell, his eyes glowed a red hue and was completely oblivious of this. To his surprise a bright light shined from the injured flower, replaced with a healthy beautiful moonflower. A triumphant smile spread upon his face and then a yawn was heard behind him.
"What's with the light show." Beau questioned waking up and stretching out her arms. "I finished my first lesson, and you over-slepted. It's late in the evening." He informed her. "Ah another reason to go back to sleep then." She plopped herself onto the second pillow.
"keep this up and I'll put you to work like Spike is." He remarked in a jokingily way. He obviously didn't mean what he said and she knew it. He was ready to write his report about his success in his lesson and retire to sleep. "When's dinner?" Rainfall sighed and climbed out of the bed. It couldn't be helped, he had to feed his lounging baby dragoness and put his report to the side for later. He told her to stay in the room, even though he probably didn't have to because in her current state she was lazier than a sack of potatos.
Forbidden Jungle
Just outside a tent within the forbidden jungle stood a blue coated unicorn mare. Her intense red eyes pierced through the night, as an ominous glow that would scare something or somepony off. Her long mane resting on her left side and donning a silver choker and gold earrings. Inside was an elderly unicorn pony who welcomed her.
"Come in young one, please come in." She granted entry, greeting the mysterious mare inside. Acknowledging it she smiled gracefully, returning the favor." Greetings, Are you Seem the soothsayer I heard rumors of? My name is..."
"Aurora." Seem smiled knowingly. "I have a few questions, I wish to know the location of the Changeling queen?" The odd request sparked interested to her. With narrowed eyes she leaned closer with a question herself. "Why is that I wonder," She asked obviously intrigued of the seeking of the queen. With a malevolent smile, she answered,
"I have a plan that will benefit the both of us and it involves the capture of Princess Mi Amore Cadenza."
First appearance of Aurora and she's seeking out the Changling queen and plotting to capture the princess of Love, she's sounding pretty ominous. Who is this mare exactly? You'll eventually find out as you go on, she'll be a reacurring charactor. Rainfall and Twilight are getting along well, Lightning and Sunlight seems to be on 'okay' terms as well and Golden is just going with the flow as well.