"Are you ready, Twilight?" I asked.
"Almost… and... ready," Twilight said as she finished her book.
Twilight closed her book and used her magic to make it float back to the shelf from which she had gotten it. Standing up, she stretched her back legs as popping came from her knees before she started to walk towards me.
I stood next to the door, waiting for her to reach me. I was dressed in a green sweater with black plants. I had been in Equestria for over a week now, and astime passed, it got colder outside, although none of the ponies wore anything for warmth, probably due to all the fur they had.
"Man, you're walking slow. We'll be late for the sister hooves social," I said.
"Well, my legs are asleep. I forgot to move them while I was reading," Twilight said.
"You could have stopped five minutes ago," I saidas I opened the door for Twilight.
"I was almost finished with the book. Why would I stop when there are only ten pages left," Twilight said as she walked out the door.
"Because we have places to be and people to talk to. The book can wait, and I know your big brain could pick up where you left off easily," I said as I stepped outside and closed the door.
I felt a sharp coldness on my hand as a gust of wind blew across it. Turning around, I could see Spike playing with Stonehenge as Spike jumped and climbed over Stonehenge.
"Well, thank you for saying my brain is big, but it still hurts to leave a book unfinished, especially given how close I was to the ending," Twilight said.
"No problem, ya big nerd," I said with a slight chuckle.
Twilight made an angry face for a second before sighing with a smile as she turned to face Stonehenge and Spike. "Are you two ready?"
"Of course, Twilight, we have been waiting on you two," Spike said as he jumped from Stonehenge's hands.
"Well, we're ready now, so let's get walking," Twilight said.
"Okay, Spike said.
Stonehenge stood up, ensuring he did not hit his head on his awning. As he stood, the ground shook beneath us as his heavy body rose from the ground, but at this point, the three of us were used to it.
Spike climbed onto Twilight's back as the four of us started walking towards Sweet Apple Achers. As we walked, I thought about how I would explain how Stonehenge was different to the girls when Spike broke the silence.
"So, Twilight, why are Stonehenge and Igoing with you and Jack to the sister hooves social?" Spike asked.
"Well, it isn't really the Sister Hooves social that we are going to. Well, we are, but it's more of what's after that we need you and Stonehenge," Twilight responded.
"And what would that be?" Spike asked.
"You'll have to wait until the others are available. Jack and I made sure they would be available after the event," Twilight responded.
"Aw, come on, Twilight, you know I hate waiting," Spike said.
"I'm Sorry, Spike, butit is something that all of you need to be there to see," Twilight said.
"Yeah, little man, you have to…" was all I could say as I felt a force on my back.
Falling onto my stomach and then my face, as myself and whatever hit me slid across the dirt before finally coming to a stop. As we stopped, the weight on my back stayed there as a voice came from where I had been hit.
"JACK! Rainbow Dash!" Twilight yelled.
The sound of hoofsteps ran over to check on me and the pony, who I quickly concluded was Rainbow Dash. A groan came from my back as the weight shifted slightly, and I just lay there, letting my body sit for a moment.
"Rainbow, what are you doing?" Twilight said.
The groans stopped as Rainbow Dash started to speak, "I was on my way to the sister hooves social when my wing cramped up, and I lost control."
"Are you okay?" Twilight asked.
"Well, my wing is a bit sore, but as for the fall, I had a pretty soft landing,"Rainbow Dash responded.
"I wonder why," I said as the dirt slightly muffled my voice.
The weight shifted off me as Rainbow Dash spoke, "Sorry, dude."
"It's fine, "I said into the dirt before raising my head andspitting some of it out of my mouth.
"Are you okay, Jack?" Twilight asked.
"Yeah, I'm fine," I said as I stood up, dusting the dirt off of me.
I looked over myself. I was covered in dirt that I was able to dust off slightly. Luckily, nothing was torn or broken, just dirty. Looking at Rainbow Dash, she seemed mostly fine except for her right wing, which was stretchedslightly.
"Man, dude, you can take a beating," Rainbow Dash said.
"I know, but getting crashed into twice in the span of a little over a week still sucks," I said.
"Hey, like I said, it isn't my fault this time. I got a cramp," Rainbow Dash said.
"Never blamed you. Now I know we all have a place to be, so let's get walking," I said.
"He is right. We shouldn't be too late, and the other shouldn't have to wait too long," Twilight said.
The five of us resumed our walk. Rainbow Dash had joined us, remaining landbound until her wing relaxed. Twilight and she conversed as we walked, and I thought again of Stonehenge and what I would tell the others.
The easy part would be telling them how I found Stonehenge and what he was. The hard part would be explaining how I woke him up and using magic to do so. Should I tell them that I was magical orthat I was dead so soon?
I had been practicing some magic the past week when I was alone in my room, but what would they think? Would they think I am a freak? Should they know I am not what I seem to be?
As my mind flooded with thoughts, I looked at Twilight, who had noticed I was staring at her and smiled at me. At that moment, in that smile, I knew I could trust her and her friends with the knowledge of my magic. But I did know, whether for selfish reasons or for some other fact, I knew that I should not burden them with the fact thatI was a corpse. I knew it was lying, but I just couldn't do it, not now, at least.
"Hey, look, we're here," Spike said.
Looking around, I noticed that the scenery had changed from a small rule town to an apple tree forest. I had been so deep in thought that I had failed to notice. I could see a crowd of ponies gathered in the distance with what looked to be tents and concession stands.
"Hey, we are just in time for the contest to start. And to think you thought we would be late," Twilight said.
"Well, in my defense, we did leave later than I would have liked, and it didn't help that I became an earthworm with how much dirt I ate when she crashed into me," I responded as I quickly pointed at Rainbow Dash.
"Hey, like I said, it wasn't my fault," Rainbow Dash said as her face reddened.
"Enough, we are here now, so let's enjoy the show," Twilight said.
"Fine," Rainbow Dash said.
"Okay," I replied, playfully sticking my tongue out at Rainbow Dash.
"Okay, let's meet after the final contest. Jack, go get lost and have some fun. Stonehenge, please follow me," Twilight said.
"Okay, see you all in a bit," I said as I started to walk off.
"Wait, one more thing," Twilight said.
"What is it," I said as I turned back to look at Twilight.
"Here are a few bits in case you get hungry," Twilight said as ten bits came flying at me.
"Thank you, Twilight," I said as the bits landed in my hand.
"No problem, Jack. See you in a little bit,"Twilight said as she and the other three walked away.
I turned around and walked into the crowd of ponies, curious to see what they were watching. As I walked closer, I could see that the crowd was watching what seemed to be a pie-eating contest between what looked to be six teams of two. The team consisted of a single adult pony and a child pony, and if the name of the contest meant anything, they were most likely sisters.
Looking at the teams, I saw a few ponies I had seen around town, but I knew at least two. Applejack and Apple Bloom sat at one of the booths as they scarfed down pie after pie, and from what I could see, they were ahead of the other groups by at least two pies with only thirty seconds left on the board.
Watching these ponies scarf down pie after pie, splattering it everywhere as the clock ticked down, was fun, if not mildly disgusting. As pie chunks flew around the air, another group was closing on Applejack and Apple Bloom. Their two-pie lead became one as two purple ponies started to pick up the pace. As the announcer began to count down.
"Three!" the announcer said.
The two purple ponies were only a few bites away from being neck and neck with Applejack and Apple Bloom.
"Two!" the announcer said.
The two purple ponies increased their speed even more as Applejack and Apple Bloom pushed themselves harder.
"One!" the announcer said.
With one final push, Apple Bloom tried to scarf down a pie but was not fast enough.
"Times up! And our winners are Amethyst Star and Dinky Doo, with a close victory," the announcer said.
When the winners were announced, Apple Bloom's face held a sad expression. Applejack cheered in happiness for the winners. The crowd joined Applejack in cheering their victory before the contestants started to walk off to the next Applejack and Apple Bloom left the stage, they were joined by a white unicorn child with pink and purple hair.
As the crowd started to disperse, I wondered If Ishould head to thenext contest or try to find something to eat. As I thought of my next plan, I felt a tapping on my left leg. Looking to my left, I was surprised to see Wolfsbane poking my leg, and she had yet to notice that I had seen her.
"Can I help you, little lady," I said as I tried my best to surprise Wolfsbane.
Wolfsbane's pokes became a solid punch as I succeeded in surprising her, causing my leg to go numb for a she realized what she had done, she had an angry look on her face.
"Jack, what the buck was that for?" Wolfsbane asked.
"Ow. I thought it would be funny, which it was. Ah," I said as I rubbed where she had hit me.
"It was not," Wolfsbane said.
"Was, too," I said.
"Was not," Wolfsbane said.
"Was, too. Also, what did you need?" I asked.
"Hmm. I'm off work, and I was going to see if you want to get anything to eat at the food stall over there," Wolfsbane said as she pointed to a stall with some tables around it.
"Sure, why not. I got a few bits to spend," I said.
"Good, come on," Wolfsbane said as she started to walk towards the stall.
Shrugging my shoulder, I followed her to the stall, getting in line with the others. I looked at the side menu, wondering what I wanted to get to eat, seeing stuff like sandwiches, salads, soups, and some fried items when Wolfsbane cleared her throat.
"So, what are you going to get?" Wolfsbane asked.
"I don't know. I think I may get some nachos. What about you?" I asked.
"Either a salad or the soup," Wolfsbane responded.
"Both sound good," I said.
After I spoke, the two ponies in front of us were handed their food and moved out of the way, allowing Wolfsbane and me to order our food. Stepping forward, I looked at the menu for the price of the nachos and saw they were five-bit and another bit for extra toppings.
"What can I get for you two?" the stall owner asked.
"I'll get a carrot salad," Wolfsbane said.
"And I'll get some nachos with extra jalapenos," I said.
"That will be three bits for the salad and six for the nachos with extra jalapenos," the Stall owner said.
"Okay, here you go," I said, laying the six bits out.
"Here," Wolfsbane said as she placed her three bits on the counter beside mine.
"Thank you. I'll go get your food," the stall owner said as he grabbed our bits and walked away.
We stood there watching the stall owner work with two cooks as they prepared our order. Wolfsbane's food was the first set out, followed shortly by mine. Wolfsbane was about to grab her plate when I picked our orders up and started walking towards the table.
"Hey, I could have done it," Wolfsbane said.
"I know, but it is a lot easier for me to do it for both of us," I said.
As I arrived at the table, I set Wolfsbane's salad on one side of the table before walking to the other side and taking a seat. Wolfsbane took her seat and, without hesitation, started to devour her salad. Not wanting to be left behind, I began to eat my nachos, allowing the heat of the jalapeño towash over me with each bite. It wasn't long before Wolfsbane finished her food, followed shortly by me.
"Man, you were hungry," I said as I felt sweat from the heat.
"I'm always hungry. I have a very high metabolism. You, on the other hand, look like you're in a bit of pain." Wolfsbane said with a giggle.
"Yeah, those jalapenos were no joke, but I felt worse heat," I said.
"Ha. I bet. So, I do have to ask, how are you enjoying Ponyville?" Wolfsbane asked.
"I am still getting used to it. Some days can be calm, and others can be hectic. But I have been getting help from Twilight," I said, but even I could tell there was some weakness in my voice.
"That's good to hear, but I know there's a but from the sound of your voice," Wolfsbane said.
"Well, I have been keeping stuff from her that she should know, but I just haven't told her… Or have the stomach to do so," I said.
"Well, as I see it, you should tell her what you can, but you should also know that not everything needs to be known. Sometimes, the best you can do for someone is not saying anything. Trust me, I know." Wolfsbane said.
"Yeah, but It just leaves this pit in my stomach. She has given me so much, and I want to tell her, but I don't know if I'm ready," I said.
"Then wait till you are ready. She's a good pony, and she will understand." Wolfsbane said.
"Yeah. Maybe. Let's change the subject. You have been in Ponyville longer than me. How has it been treating you?" I asked.
"Well, I think I told you at the party I have been working on sweet apple acres," Wolfsbane responded.
"You did, but you never told me what you do," I said.
"Oh, I help with pest control. The apples have come into a bit of a pest problem during the nights. Applejack and Big Mac work early in the morning, and Apple Bloom has school, so I was hired to stay up into the night to try to deter the pests." Wolfsbane said.
"Hmm, if you don't mind me asking, what kind of pest are they?" I asked.
"Oh, they are nasty little things called boar squirrels," Wolfsbane said.
"Boar squirrels?" I asked.
My mind was flooded with images of squirrels fused with boars and the unholy amalgamation that could come from them. I knew both were considered pests, at least on earth they were.
"Yeah, boar squirrels. Think of an animal that has the body, face, and appetiteof a boar with the arms,tail, size, and climbing ability of a squirrel." Wolfsbane said.
"Wow, that duo does not sound very good," I said.
"It isn't, and the worst thing is that they are nocturnal and live in packs," Wolfsbane said.
"Well, why don't you guys find where they are nesting and evict them?" I asked.
"We have tried, but these pests hide well, so not even I can find them," Wolfsbane said.
"That sounds bad. Wait, why are you awake if you have to work through the night? Shouldn't you be asleep?" I asked.
"Yeah, I should have been to bed at least an hour ago, but I knew today was the sister hooves social, and Applejack said that you were coming, so I thought I might say hi to the other new guy before heading to bed," Wolfsbane said with a yawn.
"What time do you have to be up," I asked.
"Up at nine, work at ten," Wolfsbane responded.
Thinking of what time it was. I knew we had left at around 12:10 p.m., and it had taken us about 20 minutes to get here. I knew that the first event was supposed to start at 12:30 p.m. I know I saw the tail end of it, and who knows how long I had been here. I concluded that it was one orsomewhere close to one.
"You should head to bed now if you want to sleep for a full eight hours," I said concernedly.
"I know, and I am. It was good seeing you, Jack…" Wolfsbane was about to finish her sentence, but she sniffed the air. "Or should I call you Jack-O-Lantern?"
With a laugh, Wolfsbane turned and started to walk away as she walked towards what looked like a red barn in the distance. Turning away, I realized I had no idea where anyone was butcould at least see a crowd sitting on bleachers in the distance.
Walking towards the crowd, I saw many talking amongst themselves orlookingat an obstacle track. The track had a variety of obstacles, such as foot tires,mud pits, and boxes, with a few ponies waiting at the start line. As I neared the bleachers, I heard a voice above me.
"Jack up here," Twilight said.
Looking up, I could see Twilight looking over the edge of the bleachers before returning to her seat, leaving me knowing where she was. Reaching the other side, I looked at where Twilight had called me. I saw Twilight with Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and Spike near the top.
Looking over the bleachers, I saw a set of stairs in the middle that led up to where the group was sitting, which I made my way to. Arriving at the stairs, I ascended them to the row where the group sat. Squeezing past some ponies, I arrived at the group when Pinkie Pie pounced on me, latching onto my sweater.
"O.M.C Jack, I haven't seen you since your party. How are you?" Pinkie Pie asked.
Pulling Pinkie Pie off of me, I sat heron the bench. "I'm doing fine, Pinkie Pie. I'm a little sore but overall fine. Wait, where is Rarity?"
"Oh, um, we haven't seen her," Fluttershy responded.
"Makes sense. This type of event is so not up her stile," Rainbow Dash said.
"I hope she still comes to the thing that Jack and I have to tell you all," Twilight said.
"What is that about anyways?" Rainbow Dash asked.
"Yeah, Twilight, we all know the best surprise is a surprise party. Is it a surprise party?" Pinkie Pie asked as her body started to twitch.
"No, it is not a surprise party, and why are you twitching?" Twilight asked.
"Been twitching all day. I think it might be because of your surprise," Pinkie Pie said.
"Well, it is something you would never expect," Twilight said.
"Yeah, it is a surprise for all of you," I said as I quickly glanced at Twilight without her noticing.
"Oh look, it's starting," Spike said, pointing at the start line.
As the ponies started to line up at the start line, a very old green pony and Big Mac took to the stage near the start line.
"Is this thing on? I don't think this thing is on," the green elder said as Big Mac whispered into her ear before slapping the microphone." Now for the event, Y'all have been waitin' fer. The sister soc… the socialhoove… you know, the big race!"
"We have five teams this year for the event, so all y'all head on out to the finish line, you here!" the elder pony said as Big Mac whispered in her ear again. "The start line! That's what I said."
The five groups of sisters finished populating the start line as Applejack and a white child unicorn lined up with her. Where was Apple Bloom, and who was the white unicorn?
"What is Sweetie Bell doing with Applejack?" Rainbow Dash said.
"I don't know. From what Applejack told me, Apple Bloom was looking forward to the sister-hooves social. Why would she be doing it with Sweetie Bell?" Twilight said.
"I know that's really weird,"Pinkie Pie said.
"Who is Sweetie Bell?" I asked.
"It is Rarity's little sister," Fluttershy said.
As we discussed the matter, the elder Pony started counting down while rocking back and forth in a rocking chair." On your marks… get set." The elder pony was about to finish her countdown when she poked herself in the eye." Go-O-o-O. "
The ponies started to run past the start line, past the first obstacle, a mud pit. Most of the racers passed the mud pit without problem, including Sweetie Bell, butApplejack, who fell into the mud pit, went under the surface.
Sweetie Bell ran back to check on Applejack, but Applejack managed to pull herself out of the mud on her was covered head to hooves in mud, including her cowboy hat.
Applejack and Sweetie Bell both sprinted to the next obstacle, stacked boxes. Applejack managed just fine, but Sweetie Bell struggled a bit, which Applejack assisted herbefore they moved on to the next obstacle.
The next obstacle was pies. As Applejack and Sweetie Bell ran over to the pies, another group struggled to eat theirs. When Applejack and Sweetie Bell arrived, Applejack slammed her foot on the table, throwing the pies into the air. As the pies flew, they devoured them in one bite and moved to the next obstacle.
"WOOO! Pies," Pinkie Pie shouted as her body twitched.
Next looked simple: hay bale pushing. Applejack and Sweetie Bell started to push the hay bale, passing another group as they pushed it to its destination, then moving to the fourth obstacle.
Moving to the fourth obstacle, there were grapesand what looked to be a grape vat. Arriving, Applejack flung the grapes inside before bouncing Sweetie Bell into the vat. Sweetie Bell started squashing them, turning them into grape juice, and filling a glass jar. Once the glass was full enough, Applejack brought the jar to a wooden stool, and Sweetie Bell jumped out of the vat and caught up with Applejack, moving on to the fifth obstacle.
"Come on, Applejack," Rainbow Dash cheered in excitement.
The fifth obstacle was apple catching. As Applejack neared the apples, she launched them all into the air. Sweetie Bell held up a basket, catching all of them save for one, which she kicked into the basket before running to the final obstacle.
The final obstacle was egg balancing. As Applejack and Sweetie Bell exited the hen house, they balanced a single egg on their noses before finally placing it in a basket full of other eggs and making a mad dash to the finish line.
"You got this girls!" Twilight yelled.
As Applejack and Sweetie Bell ran, another team of two pink ponies ran past them, taking the lead. As they neared the finish, both teams jumped over a wooden fence. With one final jump, both teams landed on the ground, causing the finish line to be blocked from sight.
"Come on. Come on," I said with my fingers crossed.
As the dust settled, we could see who had won the race. It turned out to be the two pink ponies. Applejack and Sweetie Bell, who had landed in front of the finish line. A crowd came and cheered and took the two pink ponies away. Applejack and Sweetie Bell stood up and, from the looks of it, began to speak with one another.
"So much for Applejack winning," Rainbow Dash said as she crossed her arms in disappointment.
"Oh, hush now. Let's go get Applejack, andthen we can find Rarity," Twilight said.
"Well, we won't have to look for long," Pinkie Pie said as she pointed to Applejack.
Applejack's hat had fallen to the ground, revealing a white unicorn horn. That wasn't Applejack. It wasRarity under all that mud. Rarity shook off all the mud as if on cue, revealing her white fur and blue hair as a pony emerged from the first mud pit. As the pony ran up to Sweetie Bell and Rarity, the mud fell off, revealing it was the real Applejack.
"Come on, everypony, let's go and congratulate the second-place winners," Twilight said as she stood up and walked towards the stairs.
"Just so you all know, I totally knew the whole time," Spike said as theyjumped up to follow Twilight.
"As if Spike, I saw the look on your face," Rainbow Dash said as she joined the line.
"Come on, you two, we don't want to keep everyone waiting," Pinkie Pie said to me and Fluttershy as she bolted toward the rest of the group.
"You can go first," I said as I stood to the side.
"Thank you, Jack," Fluttershy said as shewalked past me.
I followed Fluttershy down the benches as we regrouped with the others who had just started to talk to Applejack and Rarity.
"Congratulations on second place, Rarityand Sweetie Bell," Twilight said.
"Thank you, Twilight dear," Rarity said.
"Yeah, Congratulations and whatever. What the heck was that about?" Rainbow Dash asked.
"Oh, that was just some sisterly bonding. Just with one not knowing who the other one was," Applejack said.
"No, seriously, what was that about?" Rainbow Dash asked.
"Hmm, well, if you must know, Sweetie and I got into an argument, and she was upset with me, so with the help of Applejack and Apple Bloom, I made it up to Sweetie,"Rarity responded.
"Yeah, it was awesome. Rarity really made it up to me," Sweetie Bell said as she ran up to Rarity hugging her.
"Woo sister bonding celebration," Pinkie Pie said as a bunch of confetti appeared out of nowhere.
"Where did that come from?" I asked.
Twilight shrugged her shoulder at me before speaking to the group, "That will have to wait, Pinkie. Now that we are all here, we can discuss a unique matter."
"Where did it come from?" I whispered under my breath.
"What is it, Twilight?" Fluttershy said.
"Not here. We have to go to your barn, Applejack," Twilight said.
"Why, what's in my barn, Twi?" Applejack asked.
"you'll see. Do the girls have somewhere to go while we speak?" Twilight asked.
"Yeah. Girls, head over to your clubhouse for a bit," Applejack said.
"Yes, sis," Apple Bloom said.
"Yes, Applejack. Love you, Rarity," Sweetie Bell said.
Both Apple Bloom and Sweetie Bell started to run off into a set of trees, disappearing the farther they went. Twilight led the group towards Applejack's barn, where I guessed she had taken Stonehenge. It wasn't a long walk, but the others looked like they were not enjoying the anticipation as we approached the bar entrance.
"Come on, Twilight, what is it?" Rainbow Dash asked.
Twilight cracked the barn door open as she stepped inside, "Come take a look."
The girls and Spike stepped inside one by one before I was the last one outside the barn. Stepping inside, I looked around to see Stonehenge sitting in the middle of the room and thelooks of confusion on everyone's faces.
"Uh, Twi, it's just Stonehenge," Applejack said.
"Is this some kind of prank? Cause If it is, it's not that good," Rainbow Dash said.
"Not a very good surprise," Pinkie Pie said.
As the girls and Spike started to bicker, I walked over to Stonehenge and held my fist out. "How are you doing, big guy? You're fine with them."
Stonehenge made his own fist, tapping mine gently as he responded, "I good. they good?"
The room fell extremely quiet as the group looked in shock, mouths agape, at the fact that Stonehenge had just spoken. Stonehenge waved at them as they continued to look in shock before Rarity broke the silence.
"D-D-Did it just talk?" Rarity asked.
"Yes, he did," I replied.
"But pebble golems don't talk. Or at least none I've worked with have," Applejack said.
"That's cause he is not a pebble golem. He is a stone Golem," Twilight said.
"A stone golem?" Fluttershy asked.
"Yes, a stone golem, the ancestors to Pebble golems. A sentient artificial Species thought to have gone extinct over seven hundred years ago, but Jack found Stonehenge and bounded to him in the Castle of the two Sisters," Twilight said.
"What do you mean he found him? We have been there so many times. Why did we never find him?" Rainbow Dash asked.
"Well, I found him in a secret basement laboratory after accidentally discovering a really well-hidden door. "I said.
"You found him on accident?" Fluttershy asked.
"Well, yes," I said.
"Wait, wait, wait, you're telling me you two are bonded?" Applejack asked.
"Yes, they are Applejack. Why?" Twilight replied in my steed.
"Well, if he is anything like my pebble golems, he would have needed to be bonded with the help of a unicorn or a magical tool. How did you bond with him, Jack?" Applejack asked.
The room fell quiet as everyone stared at me, looking for an answer. Pinkie Pie's body twitched like she was on a jackhammer. I pulled my bag to the sideandpulled out the 'Royal Book of Magic, Magical Artifacts, and Creatures.'
"I found this in the castle basement before I woke up Stonehenge," I said, holding it in the air.
Rarity's horn glowed as her aura engulfed the golden book, taking it out of my hand. As the book stopped in front of the group, Rarity tried to open the book like Twilight had tried to do last week, but just like Twilight, she could not. Pinkie Pie's twitching intensified even more.
"Why can't I open it?" Rarity asked.
"Cause you're not trying hard enough," Rainbow Dash said as she grabbed the book from Rarity.
Rainbow Dash tried and failed to open the book, followed by Applejack and Fluttershy's attempts. Spike watched in awe, and Pinkie Pie just twitched. Twilight just stared at me. They finished with the book lying on the barn floor.
"Ugh, why can't we open the book?" Rainbow Dash asked.
"And what does it have to do with Stonehenge?" Applejack asked.
I stared blankly at Stonehenge as I tried to mentally figure out the best way to tell them. The sound of Twilight's voice brought me back to reality.
"Jack, you can tell us. Please," Twilight said as she continued to stare at me.
"Promise you won't think I'm weird," I said.
"I promise Jack you're okay to tell us. Right?" Twilight said as she turned to look at the others.
The others gave quick nods of approval as Stonehenge nudged me slightly forward. Sighing as the butterflies in my stomach flapped their wings violently as I prepared myself for what came next.
"It okay," Stonehenge said.
I turned my attention to the book lying on the floorand raised my right hand. Looking at the book, I thought about it flying into my hand without me walking over to pick it up. My hand started to glow blue as the book was engulfed in my magical aura, floating off of the ground and into my right hand before the aura disappeared. The room fell silent again, and Pinkie Pie stopped twitching.
"Jack," Twilight said softly.