*goes outside and looks around* Hmmmm

*sniffing*

*walks over to Star* Um..... hello

Huh? W-what are you doing here? Don't you have magic lessons with my mom?

Um yes but I don't want to do them. And you looked liked you needed somepony to play with.

You should go back probably. My mom doesn't like it when her plans are messed up.

I'd rather not....

How come?

Just.... reasons. Anyways, my name's Dove. I already know you since you're the Princess and all.

Oh. Hi Dove.

I really like your wings *smiles*

Really? Thank you! They're a little big for me

I think they're magnificent. M-may I feel them?

Sure

*pets Star's wings* They're so soft. I really wish I was a pegasus

Why? Magic is really cool

*shrugs* Wings are pretty and flying seems much more fun. And safe.

Is your mommy a unicorn?

Both of mine are.

At least you can play with them then...

Your mom has wings.

But she doesn't like flying. She was a unicorn first so she likes magic better.

Oh I see.

I'd play with my Daddy more but he's always working at the guard.

Aw, I'm sorry. Have you ever tried flying before?

No. I can't fly by myself yet. I really want to though....

You'll be able to one day. What were you gonna do outside?

I was gonna try flying on my own but I don't think I can. Oh!

Hm?

Maybe you can help me!

H-how?

One time my Mommy used her magic to hold me in the air! It was just like flying!

Oh, I don't know if that's a good idea... I'm not very good at magic

You don't need to make me go that high. It'll be good practice for both of us!

I mean...

Let's try! It'll be so cool!

U-um... okay

Yay this is gonna be so cool!

Okay... *takes a deep breath* Just.... focus......

........

I can't! I don't wanna mess up

You won't mess up. I believe in you

A-alright. Focus.... *horn begins to glow*

......... *gasps* Dove it's working! Look! *hooves leave the ground*

W-wow! I'm doing it!

Higher, higher!

*horn glows brighter*

Wow Dove you're really good at this!

I– Ah!

What's wrong?

*horn glows red*

Dove? *gets lifted higher* Whoooooooa! Dove you're

good at this! Wheeeeeeeee! I'm going so fast!

C-can't s-stop...

This is the best!

h-help....!

*runs towards Dove and Star with Annie on her back* Starburst! What are you doing???

Lookit me fly, Mommy!

How? *looks to Dove* Wow Dove, you're doing this? That's impressive

ack...

Dove? Could you lower her down please? Dove?

.........................

*takes Starburst from Dove's control*

Awwwww....

You okay, Star?

Mmhm

*snaps out of it* W-wha *sees Twilight holding Star and backs away* O-oh no. Did I hurt her??? I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I–

She's fine Dove. But how did you do that? Most unicorns your age can't even lift a spoon. I'm very impressed Dove

That was really cool! Even though I couldn't see *giggles*

-I lost control. I could've hurt her......

Yes you could have but she's okay and we're all very lucky that that didn't happen. Perhaps you shouldn't use magic on other ponies for now *chuckles*

I-I could've dropped her, I could've thrown her... it would've been my fault... I'm so sorry–

Dove, relax. Breathe, sweetheart. Everything's alright. You're not in trouble, okay? We can go back inside and keep practicing on other things.

N-no. It's too scary. I want to go home, Princess. Please

Dove you have so much potential! You're very strong just like your mother.

I don't want to be, Princess. Please let me go home. I'm scared *starts tearing up*

Oh Dove come here *pulls Dove under her wing* I'm sorry. We'll go to your house right now. Does that sound good?

*nods*





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