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>The train ride is more or less boring as fuck.

>The same questions of "hey what are you or who are you" came up.

>Even some questioned the flame. best thing you could come up with was a pet.

>Basically what it was.

>A pet that could eat spells and teach you how to cast them at the cost of a massive headache.

>Walking through town many guards and p0nies give you looks but contuine doing what ever they are doing.

>Reaching the castle some guards wanted to stop you. others nodded.

>it was a way of saying hello or they knew who you were.

>Nodding back with respect you begin climbing the steps.

>first time you climbed these steps was when you first arrived in equestria.

>Heading into the castle, bright crystal lights over head light the hallways.

>Walking down the red carpet brings back alot of memories.

>The great coloums spiraling upward

>the glass mosaic windows.

??:"Anonymous. We just received word you would arrive"

>Oh i'm here.

 

>The blue alicorn with starry mane looks surprised by your arrival

"Good evening Princess Luna"

>giving a bow out of respect.

Luna:"Is thou hungry? We were heading to breakfast soon."

>You always enjoyed Luna's old speaking ways

"I could eat something."

Luna:"You two. Please ready Anonymous's old room. Please follow us Anonymous"

>following Luna passing several p0nies who remember you occasional saying hello

>Reaching the royal dining room taking your normal seat as Luna takes hers across from you.

>The flame takes its spot on your shoulder.

Luna:"We did not expect to see you so soon after your departure. Is everything alright?"

>Grabbing the flame gently you place it on the table in front of luna.

"What is this?"

 

>Luna looks at it for a bit before bringing her hoof to it.

>Waiting for a bit it hovers slightly over her hoof almost like it accepts her

>Bringing it to her face she begins inspecting it, her horn glowing but you cant find what shes doing.

>What you hear next causes you to look around the room and realize its just you and her the door is closed.

>Luna begins talking like shes talking to a baby

Luna:"Well look at thee arnt you so cute. What are thee doing. What are thee doing! So cute."

>WHAT

>BRAIN WHAT DID I JUST WATCH AND LISTEN TO

>JIMMIES RUSTLED SIR, BAIL!

>You try to talk but words fail you.

"I uhhh. umm"

>Luna remembers you are sitting right in front of you. GOOD.

Luna:"We are sorry. We are not sure but its called living magic."

"Living magic?"

Luna:"Correct"

"Sooo. Where can I learn about this? book in the library or do I wait for 'sunshine'"

>Luna smiles at the nickname.

Luna:"We are not sure if there are written documents about it. If so it would be from Starswirl."

>Thinking on this as a p0ny brings Luna her meal

"So its name. 'Living magic?' Implies its living yes?"

Luna:"Kinda. It would be best to ask my sister. We will put word ahead to let you into starswirls library. hopefully you will find answers there tomorrow"

"Alright thank you Luna."

>Holding back a yawn you begin to excuse yourself

"I'm sorry luna as much as I want to catch up and ask how things are going i'm very tired. Between the headaches of being forced learning spells and teleporting across ponyville i'm beat. I'll tell you if I learn anything tomorrow. Goodnight Luna"

>Luna smiles as she nods.

Luna:"Goodnight Anonymous"

>Gathering the flame he rests upon your shoulder again.

>Taking your leave, You take some secret passages to reach your room quickly.

>The passages are meant for servents or escorting important p0nies with out being seen.

>Was also your path way to and from everywhere in the castle.

>Reaching the familiar door you open it walking into the hallway guards look at you but don't question it. If you know about the passages then you are trusted.

>Taking a right turn it leads outside up a long case of stairs till you reach a building with a door and various windows.

>One of Lunas bat guards is waiting outside

Guard: "Anonymous the human?"

"Yes."

Guard: "Your old room sir. Let me open it for you. I will be your guard at night while you stay here."

>as the guard begins opening the door.

"What do you think of 'the human' added onto my name?"

Guard:"I uhh"

"Speak your mind"

Guard:"Kinda dumb. Seeing as your the only human. makes it sound stuck up."

"thank you. My thoughts to. Whats your name?"

Guard:"Quick stomps sir. Stomp will be fine."

"I'll be fine tonight Stomp. Go see your family or get some extra sleep. Hell bug Princess luna with a trivial task. You can drop the sir. Anon is just fine if your going to be tailing me at night."

>With a nod and a smile hes off.

>Opening your door the room hasn't changed a bit. even the key is on the desk where you left it.

>Its covered in dust. no ones been in here since you were last here.

"Get comfy little dude. gonna be here a while."

>As if the flame needed to be told that. its already dancing around changing colors and shapes.

>Setting your backpack down, jumping into bed you pass out.

 

>Something wakes you up.

>jolting upright holding your head in pain.

>Its dark outside normally if you woke up it was to Celestia shining the sun into your window for hours.

>Shuffling out of bed and into the bathroom you clean up, wash, brush, and use the bathroom.

>Throwing a clean robe on you toss your dirty one in the hamper still chilling there.

>come on little dude lets go that weird p0ny that raises the sun.

>the colorful flame zooms out of the bathroom and lands on your shoulder.

>walking down the stairs its chill. doesn't help one shoulder is warm and the other freezing.

>Heading through the door you begin walking the halls to the throne room.

>guards are surprised your back but none stop you thankfully.

>Reaching the throne room you see a sight many don't often see.

>Celestia and Luna sitting at their respective thrones.

Luna:"Anonymous! you are awake early."

"Morning Luna. Morning 'Sunshine'"

>Luna turns to the side to hold something.

>I bet its her sides.

>Celestia looks surprised by the name.

Cel:"'Sunshine?'"

"Well figured if were calling me 'Anonymous the human' I would call you sunshine"

>Giving a soft smile she speaks.

Cel:"Well then. Lets remove that title. Now then Luna was just telling me of this 'living magic'"

>The colorful magical flaming ball floats over to Celestia.

>The feelings is back.

>The guards are missing.

>Celestia and luna begin to baby talk to the 'living magic'

Cel:"whos a cute little magical colored flame?! you are! you are!"

Luna:"What are thee doing cutie. hmm what are thee doing"

>No words can describe this horror.

"I think i'm having a heart attack"

>As clutch your chest in pain.

>After taking a moment to your self Celesita and luna have stopped the baby talk.

Luna:"Is thou ok Anonymous?"

>Yeah just watched the raiser of the moon and sun baby talk some unknown thing called living magic

>Perfectly fine.

"Yes. Celestia do you have any information on what it is?"

Cel:"Sorry Anonymous I do not. But you are free to check star swirls texts. Luna has already sent word ahead."

"Thank you both of you. Guess i'll get started"

>Taking leave to the library.

>Back to the secret passages to shorten the path.

>Reaching the door you open it straight into royal library. now to find star swirls part.

>Moments of searching you find it.

>Books, tomes, scrolls, pages, tablets. This is gonna be a long search.

"What do you think? any idea where to start?"

>the flame hovers in front of you before it begins floating off. almost inspecting everything in the room.

>Nothing is even organized. its all just thrown on shelves how am I gonna do this.

>Better get reading.

>Really brain? really?

>Taking a look around for a list or something that might help before deciding "JUST READ EVERYTHING" you notice the flame bouncing off a tome across the room.

"what did you find?"

>Walking over the tome is plain brown leather binding very dusty.

>Taking it as you sit down you begin flipping the pages as you skim it.

>The flame plops down on the tome as you reach a quarter way in. following it you begin to read.

 

>>>TID BITS OF THE PAGES FROM THE BOOK<<<

 

>>"This type of magic is most interesting. It acts on its own but can only be touched or felt by the host. It only responds to deities, godlike creatures or the host. Tablets and tales tell of various races who could wield magic with ease using 'living magic' as it was called in battle. A point reached the 'living magic' would act as a familiar for the host. as for the shape of the magic is unknown. the host can shape it as it pleases or as the 'living magic' sees fit to please its host.The 'living magic acts as a spell book for casters. While information on this form of magic is scarce its believed through ancient tablets the 'living magic' can cast the spells the host knows while teaching the host as well, It seems to act and always agree with the hosts choices and decisions. The magical power from 'living magic holders' as they were called was written to be an impressive feat, one that could rival armies, kingdoms, even gods. But as the tablets go on the magic seems to rest or attach it self to a host who they believe has promise, Through using the hosts abilities and personality they can teach and help the host grow. The last known creature to 'living magic' is a Draconequus who seem to pass the magic down to each generation, This is most troubling as the Draconequus have habit for upsetting balance.

 

 

 

 

 

>>>DONE READING<<<

 

"Neat"

>reading the pages looking for more info you cant find any.

>The flame has been bouncing on a book in your view for a time now.

>Picking it up

"Basic self defense spells"

>Its about barriers and walls.

>The flame seems to be focused on the book.

>Suddenly that painfully headache hits you.

>You now know every spell in the book.

>Testing it a small pinkish energy wall appears in front of you.

"But why me..."

>The question sinks in. The flame even responds with sitting on your shoulder motionless.

>Closing the books, setting them on the table you begin the walk back to the throne room.

>The suns raised as you reach the throne room. Luna must be asleep and Celesita is busy.

>Deciding to wait you lean against the wall resting your eyes.

>Several petty problems Celestia calls your attention.

Cel:"that was fast Anonymous. find what you were looking for?"

"Yes and no. Whats written down that I found seems limited and unfinished. I left the book out so you may take a look. My questions have been answered with more questions. I'll be going now, thank you for your time Celestia."

Cel:"Of course anonymous the living magic."

>Smiling at the added name.

"that title is much better then 'the human'"

Cel:"Of course Anonymous. I will see if I cant find anything more seeing as you spent most of the day in the library."

>Most of the day?

>Checking your watch its way past noon. almost Lunas breakfast time.

"Oh wow. Thought I was only in for a short time. Thank you Princess Celestia. I take my leave now."

>With a bow your off to the dinning room.

>Heading to the dinning room once more you see a blue alicorn with a starry mane.

"Princess Luna!"

>rushing forward to catch up

Luna:"Anonymous *yawn* thou has found answers they seek yes?"

"More questions then answers. Your up early?"

Luna:"Yes. A guard last night was acting foolish. Kept bringing us the most trivial of tasks"

>Must of been stomps. gonna have to buy him a drink.

Luna:"I hope you don't mind if I replaced your guard? while he was acting... odd I felt he needed paid time off with his family."

>Damn it. Hope this isn't a fancy way of saying they fired him.

"Not at all. I should be fine with this little guy"

>Opening the door for Luna as you continue walking.

Luna:"So what did thou find out?"

"More questions then answers. Its apart of me. think of it like a spell book for casters. accept it has the ability to copy a spell and teach me it. even pulls spells from books and forces them into my head. while helpful I cant help but ask why me. Why do I have him? Also read a bit about Draconequus, but im not sure how it relates to this 'living magic'

"Most 'living magic holders' as they were called seemed like the battle mage type. as the host grows the magic grows and fights with the host. Only godlike creatures, deities, or the host may interact with the magic. as for the form its taken. It knows I enjoy the magical colored flame, I would often play with the spell to relax.

"Other then that its more questions then answers Princess Luna."

Cel:"Sounds like you need to rest. no point in tiring your self over it."

"Oh hello Celestia. turning in early?"

Cel:"something like that"

>Giving a questioningly look as you take a seat in the dinning room. Luna across from you. Celestia at the head of the table.

>Ordering a grilled cheese Celestia begins talking again.

Cel:"So Twilight's given me a report i'm curious as to why you haven't"

"I had no idea I was supposed to send you a report? Would you like to give you one now?"

>Celestia nods as Luna looks bored to tears.

>you go through your first day getting blasted by the party cannon.

>Told Celestia of Rarity and your's friendship growing.

>You haven't had a chance to really hang out or talk with applejack, rainbow dash, or flutter.

>Pinkies been a very good source of entertainment cheering up when you were down.

>Twilight while not the best teacher has given a helpful environment. Her lack of teaching comes down to her not knowing where to start and you teaching your self.

>She was very interested when it came to the parts of residue magic casting which you linked to the living flame.

>Celestia was not to pleased with the story about you eating meat.

>Luna didn't seem to mind.

"And thats my two weeks in ponyville. Did I do alright? Not gonna lock me back in that room are you?"

Cel:"Don't think I could if I tried. So another issue comes up"

>Please no.

Cel:"Spitfire has been asking about you. Normally I would brush it off but with your recent adventures and rumors of a creature running around called a human, I can no longer keep the rumors down."

"Yeah I bet. Nothing much you can do its fine.

Cel:"She would also like to talk to you."

>What would she want to talk about.

>She made everything clear.

>Celestia stifles a yawn before excusing herself.

>why would she even want to talk, She said it was nothing.

Luna:"Is thou ok?"

>oh fuck im still at the table

"Yes. Just confused."

Luna:"Don't lie to me Anonymous. We were there when you first cried. We understand, don't dwell on it to much"

"Thank you luna. I'm going to head to bed early. Goodnight Luna have a goodnight?"

>what the fuck do you say to a nocturnal god? what ever.

>Luna gives her goodbyes as you set off to your room.

>Reaching it you dig through your room.

>Bottle of applejack daniels and glass under the false bottom in the bed.

>Some time later what feels like hours in your drunken state a knock at the door causes you to stand up and stumble toward it.

>Opening the door revealing a brilliant orange and amber mane, Gold coat shining in Lunas moonlight, Those soft dark orange eyes.

"Spitfire"