Activating Teleportation Magic within a second while completing the charge, the moment Aurora's figure reappeared, she fired the magic directly, accurately neutralizing the incoming magical attack, and also hitting Sunset Shimmer, who was unable to react because she had stepped into the air.
Sunset Shimmer, who had been hit squarely, nervously turned her head to look at herself, but found that she hadn't been hit at all, or rather, she hadn't been struck.
It seemed that when the attack reached her, a ripple like a triggered magic barrier appeared in front of her. But Sunset Shimmer was certain that she couldn't possibly have had time to construct a defensive spell at that moment?
Puzzled, Sunset Shimmer suddenly thought of the protection spell Aurora had cast on her in theory class today.
"Oh my! I am so sorry for getting you involved, I hope you weren't hurt by this."
Aurora was in no mood to continue the PK with her senior sister now; she hurriedly helped Twilight Sparkle up and checked her physical condition.
This was the future Princess of Friendship, the chosen workhorse, the ultimate backup after the senior sister went astray, so nothing could go wrong.
Although the damage caused by the magic they used for attacking was only at the level of a prank, if this left Twilight Sparkle with psychological trauma, making her resist magic, then it would be Aurora's turn to cry.
Fortunately, Twilight Sparkle was fine other than having some dust on her, which could be taken care of with a cleaning spell. Aurora felt slightly relieved and turned to say to Sunset Shimmer.
"Senior sister, I say we call it a draw today. What do you think?"
Today's matter had gotten a bit out of hand, and Princess Celestia would definitely hold them accountable later. Presumably, Sunset Shimmer thought so too; although she said nothing, she nodded in response, then packed up her things and left the scene in a hurry.
The senior sister ran away so decisively; it seems the mess left behind at the scene would have to be cleaned up by herself.
Aurora sighed, used a Levitation Spell to retrieve the ball that had rolled far away, cleaned it, and prepared to return it to Twilight Sparkle.
"Um... I'm really sorry, did I disturb you?"
"No, this isn't your fault, Twilight Sparkle. Sunset Shimmer and I shouldn't have been using magic here in the first place, and we even almost put you in danger."
And they shouldn't have been fighting so fiercely in front of a large group of The foals. It felt like they were going to see their own "highlight reel" in tomorrow's Canterlot newspaper.
The Canterlot newspaper had a column specifically for collecting such gossip.
"That's great! You still remember me!"
Twilight Sparkle's focus was clearly a bit different.
"Of course... how could I forget the pony who watched the sunrise with me?"
Seeing little Twilight Sparkle looking at her with a pair of big eyes, Aurora felt like she was seeing such a cute little thing for the first time, and couldn't help but use her hoof to tidy up her mane.
"Twilight! Thank goodness, finally found you."
"Oh, darling, are you hurt?"
Shining Armor and Princess Cadance, who had rushed over, checked Twilight Sparkle's condition, and after confirming that nothing was wrong, their hanging hearts were finally put at ease.
"Aurora protected me! She is my friend!"
Shining Armor and Princess Cadance looked at the light grey-blue pony introduced by Twilight Sparkle, which was Aurora.
Aurora, being stared at, quickly withdrew her gaze from secretly sizing up Princess Cadance.
Although she didn't see Twilight Sparkle exchange the "royal code" with this Princess Cadance, the one in front of her should indeed be the real Princess Cadance, not Queen Chrysalis in disguise.
So Princess Cadance was already Twilight Sparkle's nanny at this time; she was really good-looking too.
Now Aurora just needed Princess Luna, who was still on the moon, to unlock the full gallery of canon princesses.
According to royal etiquette, Aurora would need to bow when meeting Princess Cadance, but Princess Cadance was only here as Twilight Sparkle's nanny, so she waived those formalities.
Aurora briefly recounted what had happened here just now, and sincerely expressed her apologies for letting their little sister have such a terrifying experience.
"Actually, it wasn't scary, one could say it was a bit exciting! Especially that part where the Teleportation Magic was activated, I really want to know how that..."
Twilight Sparkle became more and more excited as she spoke, but looking up and meeting the slightly angry gaze of her brother and sister, she didn't dare to continue.
"Twilight, I think I'll talk to you after we get home about how you shouldn't have wandered off alone at that time."
"Oh... I know, big brother..."
Twilight Sparkle walked behind Shining Armor with her head drooping in disappointment, but as soon as she was out of her brother and sister's line of sight, she regained her excited expression and secretly waved her hoof at Aurora.
"I really think you shouldn't use that dangerous magic here. It's so crowded, and there are many children... oh, and you yourselves are still just children."
Princess Cadance's worried gaze made Aurora feel a bit guilty.
Although they initially just wanted to have a simple sparring match like a game, as they went on, they both got more and more carried away, not hesitating to use many high-difficulty spells to help themselves win.
Aurora never thought she would do such an ostentatious thing, and she even felt that it was a bit satisfying; at least she had really enjoyed using the magic.
Anyway, now that it's come to this, better apologize first.
"I'm very sorry, Princess Cadance, my senior sister and I have realized our mistake."
Seeing Aurora's good attitude in admitting her mistake, Princess Cadance wore a gentle smile on her face and gave her a comforting hug.
"The fact that you can skillfully use so many powerful spells at this age proves that both of you are the students Princess Celestia is most proud of. I think she hopes even more than I do that you can use the knowledge you've learned where it's needed most."
After saying this, Princess Cadance lowered her head and whispered a few words to Aurora.
"You know? It's the first time I've seen Twilight introduce her pony friend so happily."
As she spoke, Princess Cadance looked back at the direction of Twilight Sparkle and Shining Armor, and seeing that Twilight Sparkle was not paying attention to this side, she continued.
"If you don't mind, you can come over to play with her when you have time. This child loves reading too much; I'm afraid she only puts them down when she's with us, but as you know, her brother and I don't always have time to accompany her."
"Compared to us, she needs some friends of her own age more."
Princess Cadance winked at Aurora, indicating that this was a secret between the two of them, and then left with the Shining Armor siblings.
Although Aurora could understand Princess Cadance's meaning, she was also a mess in the subject of friendship. Not to mention the state of her relationship with her senior sister, just on the point of their desire for books, if they became friends, it would most likely be a group trip to spend the day in the Library.
But these things could wait for later. Right now, Aurora still had to clean up the mess she and Sunset Shimmer had created.
"Sorry everyone, I'm afraid I have to leave now."
Saying goodbye to the ponies who had invited her out, Aurora turned and headed towards Canterlot Castle.