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Behind the mirror

The next morning, Rainfall wakes up with another throbbing headache. He rose up from his sheets and sees his dragon companion sleeping at the end of his bed. He began to notice something; everytime he wakes up from an odd dream, she gets a little bit closer to him and his bed. Now she's sleeping at the end of his, completely disregarding her own. Was she that concerned about him?

He slowly crawls out so he doesn't disturb her and to see if Twilight made it back. He torted up stairs only to see Spike still fast asleep in his bed. With a look of disappointment, he quickly assumes that she stayed overnight with her friends to find Applejack. When he walked back downstairs, he sees Beau rubbing her eyes at the door of their room.

"Morning." She said as she stepped forward. She let out a light yawn and proceeded to continue further. "Did Twilight make it back?"

"Morning Beau and no, she'll probably be back later." He answered. "Spike's upstairs though, he can make breakfast for you. I'm going for a walk, I'll be back later." He clarified and proceeded to the door. "Ok." She said in a worry in her voice. She acknowledged his statement and uneasily watched him go.

...

Attending class in Celestia's school, Primrose sat and listened to another one of her daily lectures from her instructor, professor Saigehart. He was a green stallion with eyes to match, and black short hair. The session itself was soon coming to a close. In front of her were her textbook and notes. Underneath that, was Rainfall's letter.

She read it the night she received it and again that morning. It was simple and straight to the point. She was happy to hear from him and wanted to come up with a response. The problem was that; she didn't have the words. It would be much easier to meet directly.

The class bell eventually sounded for dismissal. Everypony exited the classroom execpt for the for the professor and a classmate that wore a beanie and headphones. Before head to her next class, Primrose approached her professor.

"Why Ms. Rose, how can I help you?" Saigehart began.

"Sorry to bother you. I just wanted to know what we're going over next week? I'd like to get a head start to be prepared." She inquired.

"No not yet, but I'm sure you'll do fine." After establishing this, an idea came to mind. What would happen if you pair up the worst student, with the best student? "Actually Ms. Rose, can I ask of you a favor? Rhyme Heart here is having some trouble with the material. Can you be a sport and tutor her?" He requested.

"What, no I don't need a tutor. I can do this on my own. No offense, Primrose," the cream colored mare stated.

"Sorry to say but at your current pace I'm worried you won't make it Ms. Heart. It is your decision. That is all, you two have a good rest of the day." He returned to his desk.

"I can help you, If you want the help. "Primrose officially offered. "I'll think about it." She sighed. Thanks Prim." Rhyme Heart added and quickly left Primrose behind. The rose colored mare thought nothing of it and walked to her next class and hoped for lunch.

...

For everything that's been going on, Rainfall decided it was time to turn to the hospital to request a check up. Among the other ponies, he waited. When it was his time, he followed Nurse Redheart to an open room. She left, and came in a brown Earth pony with a bushy gray mustache and mane. His name was Oak Leaf.

Silence filled the room as he read the file at the table and Rainfall sat quietly. "So what exactly seems to be the problem Mr. Pours?" Rainfall explained his situation, telling Doctor Oak about the headaches when using magic and the weird dreams. He listened intently to come up with a suitable hypothesis.

"I see, what you're describing sounds pretty common. It's not unnatural for a unicorn, one like yourself, to have these kind of sympthoms. What I suggest is that you take it easy. Avoid using your magic or do any strenuous activities for about a week or so until you feel better." He strongly suggested. "If you're still having these headaches, it can be a sign that it might be something serious. If so please come back and I'll see what I can do."

"Okay. Thank you for your time doctor." Rainfall said. He exited the room and paid for his visit at the front desk. He left the building and was now walking through town deep in thought. Along the way, he spots Silver Tale in the distance approaching the Everfree forest. Rainfall watched questionably as he observe the silver pony casually entering in.

He began to wonder, something was off about Silver. He wanted to know what; but the blue pony had other concerns in mind. One was to see if Twilight had made it back with Applejack. He hurried home as fast as his legs could take him.

Finally, he made it to the front door. He opened the door to see Twilight, Spike, and Beau discussing something and all turned to see a thrilled Rainfall.

"Welcome back, Rainfall." Beau greeted. "Where have you been, I haven't seen you?" Spike questioned.

"I'll tell you later." Rainfall stated towards Spike and set his sight on Twilight questionably. "Did you bring AJ back, Twilight?" She let out a light giggle on account of his worries. "Yup, she's back at Sweet Apple Acres with her family. You're free to go see her if you want." She happily enlightened.

"I'll do that. Good to see you back too,Twilight." Rainfall turned to the door to go see the barnyard pony. Before he could do so, Beau called out. "Before you go, you got another letter from Primrose." Rainfall looked over his shoulder and gave her a suspicious glare.

"You already read it, did you?" Beau covered her smile with her free hand and teasingly retorted. " I might've taken a peek." He wanted to take the letter right then and there, but knowing he couldn't use his magic for a while stopped him. As well as keeping his "problem" under wraps.

"Put it on my bed, I'll be back soon." He demanded, and rushing out the door. Confused Twilight then turned to the dragoness. "Who's Primrose?"

"A new friend in Canterlot. It was a bit random but she sent a letter yesterday and now they're talking. He said they used to go to the same school as him as a foal." This came off odd to her, but she shrugged it off. She was happy that he was making friends with ponies outside of Ponyville, even though he never spoke of her.

As he was heading to Sweet Apple Acres, Rainfall caught a another glimpse of Silver Tale, exiting the Everfree forest. This confirmed his suspicions that something was definitely up with the silver pony, and now he's becoming eager to investigate. Not now but soon, he wanted to get to the bottom of it. For now, Applejack was more important.

...

Sitting in her room in front of her desk, Golden Hour was tending to her analog camera. On her left side was her photo wall, filled with photos and post cards she accumulated over the years. In those photos were images of her best friends. Coffee Brew, Song Note, Synthesia, Cogsworth, and Lightning Sparks.

Some time has passed, and everyday she would look at those photos and tear up from the mere thought of the memories. The blonde mare was happy she to at least had one of them around, and longed for the day that they all of would come together again.

Deep within her own thoughts, her father stuck his head through the now open door. A tangerine colored pony with peach-yellow mane and tail. She jumped slightly at the sound of his deep voice. "Hey Honey bee, can you do me a solid?" She turned around in a relaxed state and answered saying yes.

"For our anniversary I'm planning something very special for Sopia and I. Can you run by the market place and get these for me?" He asked upon entry, hovering a list of items he needs. She quickly read and happily accepted with a smile. "Thanks Bumble bee!" He thanked using the nickname he gave.

He also gave her the bits and speeds off upon hearing Sopia's call. She used this time to put up with her father's request. She tied up her hair while keeping her bangs the same, simply trying out something new. She grabbed her camera, and headed out.

Along the way, she could see Rainfall bolting towards Sweet Apple Acres. She had never seen the blue unicorn heading that way before, by himself at least. One thing came into question. Did Applejack come back? He was pretty torn up when Twilight read her letter aloud in the barn.

As she and Lightning walked him home that day, he explained that she was the first pony to openly welcome him into town. Golden Hour knew she had to pay the farm ponies a visit later to see if her feelings was true.

Now entering the market place she goes inside to buy her father's requested products and something for herself. Suddenly, a red blur landed in front of her and she instantly cowered and shielded her eyes in fright.

"Sorry about that Goldie." A deep cheerfully voice reached her ear. She perked up an ear and sneaked a peek at the male. It was him.

"Lightning?! You jerk, you almost landed on me." She rose up bopping her nose against his in frustration. He smiled in response as he loved to tease her. He pulled away from her furious face and asked, "What are you up to?" She seemed to calm down a bit from that greeting, but still kept her frustrated gaze fixated on him.

"I was just doing an errand for my dad. I already got what I needed and was about to head to Sweet Apple Acres. I saw Rainfall rushing over there. Do you want to join me?" She offered.

"Sure, why not! Hopefully, you-know-who is back?"

"Alright, but first I need to drop these off to my dad." She added, revealing the contents with her magic.

"Okay," he responded. She led the way and he followed close. Along the way, he examined the new style of her hair. "Your hair looks good by the way." She heard this and couldn't help but hide her face. She knew she was blushing as she felt her cheeks flare up with heat. She hesitated a response and forced a reply. "Thank you, Light."

...

Emerging from the portal Aurora had created, she and her crew where now standing at the center of a poorly lit room. Examining everything they see, the walls were made of stone and seemed unstable. Aurora wander off to the stairs.

"It's sort of spooky?" Jinx commented, standing close to her brother. "What is this place, Aurora?" He asked looking her way. She kept her gaze up above the stairs.

"This used to be the tower of a very reclusive mare. She tried to put me to sleep once, now she's missing. This will be our second headquarters." She said from the staircase. "I need to tend to some business at the top the tower. You three may stay here or explore the lower areas. I won't be long."

She made her way to the top to the tower. There, she sees the queen overlooking the surrounding area. "Took you long enough, you had me waiting."

"My apologies, Queen Chrysalis. I just arrived moments ago, I hope you made yourself comfortable." She said in a cheeky.

"Enough with the sass, I am here to discuss something that concerns me." Said Chrysalis.

"Proceed."

"I feel your not being straight with me, Halfing. What are your true intentions?" The queen asked. The wind picked up as the question was asked and Aurora's expression changed. Look It was chilling and made the Changelings skin crawl.

"That's none of your concern. All that you need to worry about is your task and your army of Changelings. If all succeeds, you can have Canterlot. I don't care what you do with it. All I need is to leech off some power from Cadenza." She answered.

"Leech?"

"With this." Aurora showed off the metal choker she was now wearing. It was silver and designed like twin snakes wrapping around her neck. Chrysalis was intrigued by it. "Similar how you leech off love from other ponies, this choker extracts their magic and nothing else. I need her. And maybe Celestia."

"Who goes there?" Chrysalis shouted, followed with a hiss. She had her eyes set on the spying Filly, Jinx. She approached the filly menacingly, until Aurora stepped in and blocking her way. She looked over her shoulder and gave the dark filly a command. "Jinx, go back with Aiden!"

"Yes ma'am, I'm sorry." She cried out and ran back down in fright. "Your allowing children into your faction as well? I'm somewhat concern."

"She's more than she appears, plus I have something in store for her as well." Aurora countered.

"I must return to my hive, the days are drawing near and I must prepare. I suggest you keep your "companions" in check." Aurora gritted her teeth from her suggestion.

The queen took flight from the destroyed tower leaving the blue mare. She was right about two things. It was not long until her plan goes underway and needed to keep her followers under control. Everything had to go according to plan.

...

Approaching the house of Sweet Apple Acres, Golden Hour knocked on the door. It opened and their worries were cleared, as Applejack answered the door. "Howdy Lightnin', Golden. Good to see you two."

"Applejack! You had us all worried." Golden said, as she embraced the farm pony in a hug. Applejack seemed caught off guard for a moment, and reacted back with the same embrace.

Upon seeing this, Lightning could see the close friendship the two had. It reminded him of his time with Gold and the others. The smile he once had turned flat. That changed when Rainfall came out from the house and sees him. He flashed another smile to replace the frown.

"Hey pal." Lightning greeted.

"Hello Lightning, Applejack finally came back so I decide to pay her visit. I'm guessing you heard too."

"Yeah, I'm awfully sorry for making you lot worry like that," She apologized in the most sincere way possible. "I'll make it up to you. Rainfall and I were just talkin' and just had a slice of apple pie. There's enough to go around, my treat to you all." She offered happily.

"I'd love a slice, thank you!" Golden said with a spring in her step. Applejack ushered them inside and they all sat down at the table in the kitchen. According to Applejack, the rest of her family were doing their own thing. Granny Smith was in the barn, Applebloom was with her friends, and Big Macintosh was working.

While they were sitting at the table and out of earshot of Applejack, Rainfall felt that this would be the best time to address his concern and issues. He told them everything, almost. He told them about his magic acting up, the headaches, and about his concerns about Silver Tale entering Everfree.

He explained more of his suspicions and about the mare that dwells within the forest. Golden Hour wandered and asked him was the mare a zebra named Zecora. He told her it wasn't a zebra, it was a pony named Raven. Although, he kept the name Zecora in mind.

The quick discussion was drawing near to a close as Lightning and Golden agreed to tag on. They also agreed to keeping it to themselves, seeing no reason to bother the other girls.

"Alright, with your brains, my brawn, and Gold's magic, we should be okay!" Lightning stated while flexing with a bubbly smile. "I also think we need to bring Sunlight Shine." Lightning's smile faded and put his arms down. "I don't know why we need him, but fine."

Rainfall reached out, placing a comforting hoof on the stallion's shoulder. "I know you two don't get along very well, but two pegasi is better than one. It'll make it easier to get out of the forest."

"Whenever your ready, just come get us." Golden insisted.

They all came to a agreement and waited for Applejack to come back. She returned, but was quieter then usual, listening and adding in to keep the conversation going. Over time, it was slowly getting dark and they were about to leave. They all said their goodbyes and went back to their respected home.

Rainfall made it back safely to the library and talked with Twilight, Spike, and Beau for a while, then withdrawn to his room. Beau followed shortly after, seeing him writing in a pained expression. He hid it upon her arrival and instructed to send the letter. She loyally did and both were off to bed.

In his sleep, Rainfall was having another lucid dream. Once again wandering around the town of Ponyville. In his sights, a random mirror stood in his path. Curious, he stepped towards it, now looking at his reflection.

"Just my reflection."

"You're half right." His reflection spoke. Alarmed, Rainfall took a few steps back as his reflection stepped out of the mirror. He was a slightly darker form of him, with red eyes.

"W-who are you?"

"Me? Why, I'm you of course. But, if you insist on a proper name." He paused, and placing his hoof up to his chin in a thinking position. With a sinister smile, he "respectfully" bowed his head. "For now, you can call me Hyde."

to be continued