It was one of those days that it seemed like nothing was wrong with the world. The sun was signing brightly, not a cloud in sight, a cool wind was blowing from the south, and ponies were talking merrily with each other, going calmly about their daily business.
Trotting down the cobbled road, humming a pleasant tune to herself, two saddle bags bouncing against her flank, Fluttershy looked at the many stalls selling numerous products. She was searching for the right one, for she was in town today to stock up on certain food for her animals.
But little did Fluttershy know what was about to happen to her on this day.
XxxX
In Twilight Sparkle's castle the lavender pony was looking through some old books of her which she brought with her during her days when she was still studying. Spike entered the room, and seeing Twilight reading, attempting to perform a spell on a plant right in front of her, he grew curious.
"Hey, Twi, what are you doing?" he asked.
"O, I'm just trying a old spell," she answered, not taking her eyes off the book for a single moment, for it required intense concentration, like most spells did, "You know, just for the nostalgia."
Spike nodded. "O, and which on are you trying out?" he asked again."
"Just a simple growth spell," said Twilight, "I'm going to use it on this plant here."
"Alright then," said Spike, "I'm just going to wash the windows, if you don't mind me."
"I don't mind," she said, "Take your time."
As Spike began to wash the windows, Twilight began to focus more energy into the spell, preparing to unleash it. But, for some bizarre reason, she suddenly lost control of it, and with a yelp a bolt of purple magic shot from her horn, which began to bounce off objects in the library.
"Get down!" Twilight shouted, and she and Spike dove for cover.
It continued to hop around for a few seconds before it finally flew out a open window, which Spike was cleaning. The two watched the bolt make its way to Poniville. After regaining their wits, Spike was the first to speak.
"It's been a while since I've seen you lose control if a spell like that," he said.
"Yeah, I know," Twilight said, "It's bizarre. I guess it's because that my Alicorn magic is a bit too strong for average spells..."
Twilight's eyes suddenly grew wide, her expression horrified.
"...Which also means that bolt is extremely powerful! Anypony that would be hit by it would begin to grow rapidly to a preposterous size!"
XxxX
The purple bolt sailed through the air, bouncing on a few conveniently placed metal and glass objects. Bouncing for the last time of a large mirror two ponies were carrying, the purple bolt headed straight towards Fluttershy, who was making her way back to her cottage after buying the stuff she needed.
The yellow pony gave a yelp as the bolt hit her, her body glowing purple for a few seconds.
Rubbing her sore flank, Fluttershy said, "what on earth was that?"
And all the way home she wondered what harmed her, finally coming to the conclusion that it was probably a bee. She rubbed some ointment on it, placed a bandage on it, and didn't think much of it afterwards.
Later that night, Fluttershy was giving her animals their goodnight-kisses, which she often gave them.
Before heading off to her bed, she stopped at the doorway, and she said, "Goodnight, everyone."
The animals in the room chirped, growled, and exclaimed in their way to say goodnight to their loving caretaker. With a smile, Fluttershy went to bed, knowing nothing what she would uncover the following morning.
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