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Memories and Dreams

On that following day, Garnet and Cyan continued wandering around Canterlot. Garnet took this opportunity to refamiliarized herself of the large city. Some of the buildings seemed to have changed, others not so much. She's even seen familiar faces that grew up along the way. "It seems I really have missed out on certain things." Garnet stated discouragingly.

Cyan didn't seem to notice her discomfort and followed with his own response. "Yes, thanks to the princesses, we strive to always grow and change for the better." He said continued walking ahead. Garnet stood there for a moment, taking in his words. Cyan looked over his shoulder and she quickly returned to his side.

Walking a few more blocks they soon came across of an old thrift store. Garnet starred at it and was slight taken back. "Is something wrong ma'am?" Cyan asked.

"No, I remember this old thrift shop. My husband and I went came in here before, years ago."

(((Flashback)))

Years before Lightning was born, Garnet and her husband Stardust Sparks, peeked through a window of an odd looking thrift store. Inside was a bunch of household goods, garbs, and accessories.

"Hey, I'm sure some of the stuff inside will liven up our place."

"I don't think so Dusty, most of it looks pretty old." She protested with a doubtful tone.

"But it wouldn't hurt to look, right. Come on, lets go in." Stardust insisted walking in. Garnet rolled her eyes and soon followed in. At the front desk was a cheerful lime green mare with lemon yellow eyes and hair. "Welcome!" she greeted.

"Just browsing." Garnet stated before Stardust could say a word. He immediately made a face and started looking around. "Let me know if you need anything!" The mare offered happily.

"Thanks, will do!" Garnet began viewing a pendulum clock, finding some interest to it. 'Hm, I guess this interesting. It'll great in the living room, I think.' She thought, lifting it up with her wings. "Hey Garnet, check me out!" She turned around to see her husband wearing a white and silver scarf. "Dust, put that away!"

"What, but it's fashionable though." He insisted.

"We're also in the middle of Summer, It wouldn't make sense. You also have crumby fashion sense."

"Come on, please. Pretty please, I'm sure it'll look great on you." He pleaded, groveling to her feet. Garnet sighed in defeat and gave him the okay to buy it. Stardust flashed the biggest smile and teleported to the mare at the front desk.

Garnet turned back to observing the clock. ' I guess all it needs is a good painting, and calibration.' Suddenly, something went over and around her neck. It was the same scarf Stardust showed off. She turned around and saw Stardust wearing a different one this time. It was aqua blue with purple patterns. Surprisingly, it went well with his white fur. He then motion her to a large mirror display.

"See, It looks great on you and I found one for me too," he said.

"Dust I-"

"The lady gave me the second one for free. We can be scarf buddies now!" He said cheerfully. She let out a huff and formed a smile. "Yeah, yeah I guess, but we're also buying this clock too. Deal?" She negotiated, holding up the clock she had. "Deal!" He quickly agreed, closing his blue eyes in excitement.

(((End of flashback)))

Garnet teared up from the thought of that memory. 'Stardust.' She reach for her bag pulled out the silver scarf smiled. 'I miss you, you big dork.'

"Ma'am, do you wish to go in?" Cyan finally asked.

"No, not today at least," she answered, returning to reality. "By the way, just call me Garnet."

"Okay, Garnet." He said awkwardly.

After his tea and coffee session with Rarity, Lightning was now going to pay Sunlight a visit, hoping to understand why he haven't been showing up to work. Before knocking on the door, he readied himself and calmed his breathing and nerves down. He then knocked on the door. Not long after that Sunlight opened up and upon seeing Lightning, sparks began to fly.

"What do you want Bru-Lightning?" Sun asked, reframing from calling him brute again. "I just got through talking with Rarity today, and she said you haven't been showing up to work. Why?" He interrogated.

"As if I have to tell you, but if you must know I was sick." Sunlight answered heatedly.

"Really, you were sick? For two weeks?" Lightning questioned in disbelief. "Sorry to say, I don't buy it. Nobody can be that sick and look as fine as you are right now."

"What are you a doctor or something, I have no reason to lie about that." Sunlight retorted. "Prove it then." Sunlight slams the door in his face and came back revealing a basket of balled up tissues.

"Here. Want to see the snot. Got a good look?" Sunlight said shoving the basket towards the red pegasus.

"I get it, I get it. You're telling the truth, I'm sorry I doubted you." Lightning said in disgust. "Good, you're to leave and tell Rarity that I'll return tomorrow morning."

"Fine, take care." Lightning half-heartedly said and turned away. Once again, Sunlight slam the door behind Lightning as he walk away. Both saying their departing insults behind the door.

"Dimwit!" Said Sunlight.

"jerk!" Said Lightning.

Rainfall and Silver Tale were now sitting on the bench, watching other ponies pass by. It was peaceful and extremely relaxing.

"Hey Silver, can I ask you a question?" Rainfall asked. "Sure, what's sup?" He turned to him. "Are you aware of anypony living in the Everfree forest?"

"Well, there is a zebra named Zecora. Just about everpony knows about her. Why?" He answered and asked. "Well, I went into the forest the other day and met a mare I think is named Raven. I was wandering if you or anypony knew about her." Rainfall elaborated.

"Well, everpony knows to steer clear away from Everfree. The only ones I know who is brave enough to actually go in is Zecora and a little filly named Apple Bloom." Silver thoroughly explained.

"Applejack's sister? That's very interesting."

"Huh Rainfall, I don't think it's a good idea to go back into the forest." Silver commented with concern.

"Not by myself maybe. Curiosity got the cat ponies say, and I guess I'm the cat. I want to know why she's always in there." Rainfall thought out loud. "Lightning or Sunlight could help me out. Not together though, they don't get along that well."

" Seriously, Rainfall don't. You'll only get hurt, or worse, lost." Silver insisted with more worry in tone. "Oh fine, I should rest up for AJ's surprise party tomorrow anyway. It was nice chatting with you Silver." Rainfall turned and waved.

"Ditto, take care Rainfall. See ya later." Silver waved back as the two parted ways. The blue pony then made way back to the library. After talking with Twilight that evening, he and Beau retired to their room.

Dreamscape

Later that night, Rainfall finds himself within a dream of a night time setting of Ponyville. "I'm outside? This must be a dream, but why does this feels so real?" He questioned as he kicked dirt around.

Even the nightly breeze felt real. It quickly picked up, followed by lavender colored petals swarming around him and the surrounding area. Next thing he knew, he was now standing in the middle of lavender colored tornado and nothing was visible as he looked around. Almost in an instant it shrunk passed behind him.

He quickly turned around, revealing a shadowy mare with glowing lavender eyes. They were so bright, the orbs weren't visible. Rainfall starred questionably as he was mesmerized by the lavender eyes that was staring at him intensively. He began pondering questions in his head.

Before he could ask, the mare took a step forward. Unease, he took a step back in discomfort. By this action, the dark mare seemed dispirited, lowering her ears with dishearten eyes. Welling with tears, the mare took notice of something and quickly retreated through a portal as Rainfall watched.

"Rainfall?" He turned around again to see Princess Luna entering his dream. "Is everything okay, I sensed something odd in your dreams?"

"I'm fine, just having a strange dream." He simply explained. "What did you see?" She inquired in response.
"I saw.."

'It was nothing.'

"Nothing." He answered awkwardly. She gave him a questionable look. "Are you sure?" She questioned once again in a more caring tone.

"Yes, I always have strange dreams. Sorry to make you worry about me."

"Tis is my job as your mentor to be concerned. Everything seems to be under control, so I will leave you to your dreams peacefully. Good night, Rainfall." He waved at his instructor as she was departing, and then took one last look back to see if the other mare was still around. She was gone.

(reality)

The next morning, he and Twilight ate breakfast and were off to Sweet Apple Acres with Spike and Beau. Along the way, Twilight noticed Rainfall was more quiet then usual, with his gaze to the ground.

"Rainfall, is everything alright?" She asked. Rainfall looked up at her immediately. "I'm fine." He assured her. "You seem like you have something on your mind." She added.

"Not really, just had a weird dream and Princess Luna was in it, and something else." He simply explained. "Maybe you have a crush on her and don't know it." Beau teased with Spike giggling with her.

"Quiet you, it's not like that at all. She was just checking up on me, she has the ability to jump into dreams," he carried on with his explanation. "Really? That's weird." She retorted as she climbed up to his head.

"Like I said Twilight, I'm fine." He said and continued. "In fact I'm more happier to know that Applejack is coming home today."

"I hope she likes her surprise party. Pinky's been planning this ever since she got on the train." She clarified. They were now entering Sweet Ape Acres and hurried to the barn to join the gang. Inside was the girls, four of the mare's Rainfall assumed were Applejack's relatives with the Granny Smith and Macintosh. Lightning, Golden, and Sunlight were there as well.

"Look who finally made it, Twilight and Rainfall." Rainbow Dash announced mockingly. Before saying anything, Pinky ran up to Rainfall and placed a party hat on Rainfall's head. "Here you go Rainy, I made this one specifically for you!" He awkwardly thanked the pink pony. It had 'Big smiles Reverse Me' written on it. He was then approached and greeted by Sunlight and Golden.

Everypony kept busy until everything was ready to go. Lightning was helping Big Macintosh blowing up balloons, Rarity and Sunlight were placing presents, and Fluttershy and Rainbow were putting up the banner and streamers. As for Rainfall and Twilight, they took turns looking out for Applejack. Before they knew it, everything was in order. Twilight gave the word that somepony was coming and they all went into hiding.

When the barn doors opened, everypony jumped up and yelled out surprise, only to reveal it wasn't a Applejack. Only a mail carrier making a delivery on his birthday. Everypony frowned, and Twilight snatched the letter and closed the door. In good spirits, Pinky brought out a piece of cake for him and reclosed the doors.

The group gathered around Twilight as she read the letter. She said it was from Applejack herself and she wasn't coming back. Upon hearing the news, Apple Bloom and all were stricken with sadness and grief. The feeling hit Rainfall pretty hard too, as he remained quiet as everypony talked.

Rainbow dash loudly makes a statement insisting that they all go and bring her back. The four mares agreed quickly agree in worry. Twilight then turns to Rainfall to say something, but he stops her. "You don't have to say, just bring her back. I'll watch over the library." He commented. She nodded in approval then she and her friends set off to get their friend. He watched them go, while Beau climbed on his back.

"Don't worry, she'll bring her back." Beau commented while poking his face, trying to make him feel better. Everypony exited the barn and went on with their day. Sunlight was the first to leave. Lightning and Golden offered to walk Rainfall back to Library. He happily accepted and walked with them.

After saying his goodbyes to his friends, Rainfall and Beau went inside. They began thinking and talking about todays events. Once again, Beau reassures that everything was going to be okay. Rainfall appreciated her efforts and remained hopeful.

Suddenly Beau was having another one of those indigestions and breathed out a letter. "I starting to hate this. I don't see how Spike handles this." She said disgruntledly handing the letter over.

"Well, whose it from?" She asked, rushing over to his side to get a peek. Reading the letter, he evaded her attempt but still answers. "It's from a mare named, Primrose. I use to go to school with her when I was younger, never talk to her though. I didn't exactly talk to anypony."

"So she's only saying hi?" Beau figured.

"Looks like it, I'll respond." He said bringing pen and paper over with his magic. Accomplishing this, another one of his many headaches occurred. It eventually passed as Beau comforted him. He quickly made a response letter.

"I'm fine, go ahead and send it." He assured and hovered the letter over to young dragoness. She blew smoke at it and the letter disappeared. "Done. Are you sure you're okay?" She asked once again.

"Yeah, I just hope she gets it okay."

(Elsewhere in Equestria, late evening)

It was now evening as Aiden, Jinx and Aurora journeyed together close to Terra. Thanks to the directions, they encountered a strange looking temple. It was covered in roots and vines and appeared very old. After admiring the view, Aurora began opening the doors with her magic. Afterwards there was a huge headache came and quickly went.

"Something wrong?" Aiden asked. She said nothing and went inside. They quickly followed close by. Venturing inside it had appeared that all the traps that were meant to keep out intruders, were released. This struck a cord in Terra and Aurora as they exchanged worried looks. They continued on without any complications so far.

As they went on, Jinx seemed fixated on looking at where a cutie mark would be. Like her, Aurora didn't have it. Leaving Aiden's side, the dark furred filly rushed over to Aurora and simply asked. Keeping the conversation short , Aurora simply tells her; she was asleep for a very long time. That sort of answered her question, but more came to mind. But she kept those questions to herself for another day.

Behind the next door was a wide room, inside was a pedestal in the center of the room. Terra and Aurora stepped forward to it and saw nothing on it.

Nothing's here, what a waste of time!" Terra exclaimed heatedly and turned to Aurora with a look of worry. She seemed calm with no expression at all.

"Don't fret terra, only two ponies I know would go great lengths to find the crystal. Or, send somepony to do her binding while sitting comfortably. The princesses. Again, It only makes my objective easier.

"How so?" He questioned.

"We know where they are. Not only that, we have a master thief." She explained while glancing at Aiden. "I'll get what I want and take back was taken from me." Aiden knew of his purpose on the team and silently nodded in agreement.

"Besides, the crystal is not all that's in this temple." Her eyes lit up as she turned away, using her umbrum powers a wall moved creating another enterance. Terra was in awe at the sight of this. How did she know there was hidden entrance,' he thought, and was about to ask but was cut off by Aurora. "You three wait here, I'll return soon. I need to find something."

"And what exactly are you looking for?" Terra finally asked. She smiled. "You'll see." She answered with a light smirk. "So is Cadence, very soon."

End

Another one down and the plot is thickening with Aurora and her crew. I hope you liked it and please give me your thoughts on this latest chapter. I'm curious to know; whose your favorite character so far out of all my OCs and what makes you relate to them? Have a good day or night, until the next chapter!