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[Glimmer][Satyr, Cute] Glimmer of Knowledge

Sep 4th, 2013
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  1. This short was heavily inspired by a story that friend of mine wrote. You can find the part of the story that I basically copied here: http://pastebin.com/rzNCvCiX
  2. This was written with his permission.
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  4. >The train engine churns faintly from your seat in one of the cabins aboard the Friendship Express, the only train in Equestria.
  5. >Luckily, the damn thing is powered by the most volatile magic in the kingdom, the Magic of Friendship.
  6. >That's why the whole kingdom could use one single train line.
  7. >That, and the fact that all the cities here were lined up in a neat little row.
  8. >If Celestia had anything to do with the settling of Equestria, she must be OCD.
  9. >You'd asked Twilight about the properties of Friendship Magic a few times, but never really understood the answers.
  10. >But the logic was solid. Glimmer confirmed it. And when Glimmer said that something worked, it worked.
  11. >"Dad! Dad!" Glimmer shakes you from your thoughts.
  12. >The pink and purple of her hair invade your vision as you realize that she's practically nose-to-nose with you. "We're almost there!"
  13. >Her eyes shimmer in wonder as she beams at you.
  14. >Suddenly, an equally-purple muzzle pops into view as Twilight joins your daughter in front of you. "I know! I'm so excited!"
  15. >They pull away to sit back on their bench opposite yours to gush. "It's been so long since I went last! I heard from the Princess that they did all kinds of renovations!"
  16. >"And there's a whole new exhibit, Mom! All about how the first unicorns learned to harness magic!"
  17. >The two mares squee and giggle in unison, "Oh, I just can't wait!"
  18. >You can't help but let out a hearty chuckle at their antics.
  19. "Girls, girls. I'm just as excited as you are, but you know full well that the museum won't even be open until tomorrow."
  20. >The girls' disposition is slightly soured as they both look at you with small pouts.
  21. >"Geez, Dad. Way to ruin the moment."
  22. >"Yeah, Anon. We were having fun."
  23. >You sigh in defeat and boop each one on the nose.
  24. "Look, we'll get a good night's rest in the castle and head out first thing in the morning. I guarantee you we'll be the first in line, okay?"
  25. >They grin and resume their excitement.
  26. >Which continues deep into the night.
  27.  
  28. >You're awoken by the cold chill of the castle air.
  29. >The blanket that had been your stalwart protection again this menace has been eagerly ripped from overtop of you.
  30. >Twilight's signature wake-up call.
  31. >Only this alarm clock didn't come with a snooze button.
  32. >Although, that didn't keep you from trying.
  33. "C'mon, Twi. Five more minutes."
  34. >You shiver, blinking groggily to un-blur your vision.
  35. >A glance out of the window confirms your suspicions.
  36. "It isn't even daylight yet."
  37. >Unfortunately, mornings like these are something you've come to accept as a part of your life with Twilight.
  38. >She was always excited to start the day.
  39. >To learn a new spell, experience something new, or organize a new list.
  40. >Speaking of lists, the familiar sound of parchment rustles in your ear.
  41. >"Now correct me if I'm wrong, Anon, but -you- said that we would get up bright and early so we could be first in line, did you not?"
  42. >You groan and roll over, adopting the fetal position in order to garner as much warmth as possible.
  43. "So what part about 'bright' got lost in translation?"
  44. >Two small hands place themselves at your side as you are shaken once more. "C'mon, Dad! You promised."
  45. >You roll back over to see a hopeful Glimmer beckoning you awake.
  46. "Alright, honey. Give Daddy a second to get going."
  47. >Twilight grins. "Good! We have just enough time to eat, walk over, and get in line two hours early."
  48. >She ponders her list, making a check mark. "Glad I accounted for your slow wake-up time in the schedule."
  49. >You try to glare at Twilight but only end up laughing, pecking her on the cheek.
  50. "You know me best."
  51.  
  52. >Three hours later, the doors to the museum finally open.
  53. >You weren't only the first in line, but the only ponies in line at all.
  54. >Surprise, surprise.
  55. >Twilight and Glimmer giddily gallop inside, immediately firing off teleportation spells.
  56. >Lights flash from one dusty artifact to the next, complimented by a flurry of 'oohs' and 'ahhs'.
  57. >"What's this'" and "How interesting's" abound as your wife and daughter tear through the place, digesting the knowledge of these dead objects like nerdy vultures.
  58. >With your hands at your hips, you shake your head in mock embarrassment.
  59. >Sure they were bookworms, but they were your bookworms.
  60. >You take a deep breath and sigh in content, getting ready to play catch-up with your family.
  61. >As you start to take a step, a flash in front of you gives you pause.
  62. >Glimmer stands with an outstretched hand. "C'mon, Dad! There's so much to see!"
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