Since she was already here, Aurora couldn't just send Aurora Glow back.
It was better to keep her close for now; besides, once spring break ended, someone would naturally deal with her.
'However, I have to write a letter to Mom later to let her know you're safe and that I've picked you up.'
Aurora looked at Aurora Glow with a hint of reproach.
She knew that Aurora must have glossed over the key details and tricked Twilight Sparkle to get this chance to travel far from home.
So she only said half of what she meant, choosing not to expose her little tricks in front of others, which was her way of saving face for her sister.
Aurora Glow, meanwhile, put away her temper and, looking like she was admitting her fault, nodded gently to indicate she would follow her sister's arrangements.
Having temporarily dealt with the unexpected arrival of Aurora Glow, Aurora turned her joyful gaze to Twilight Sparkle and Spike.
'Twilight, it's so good to see you.'
Aurora hugged Twilight Sparkle.
Although it wasn't exactly a long-awaited reunion, they hadn't seen each other in two or three months, and Aurora was even happier when she thought about why she had called Twilight Sparkle here.
'Me too! As soon as I received your letter, I was counting down the days on the calendar waiting for spring break.'
When Twilight Sparkle saw in the letter that Aurora had a new technical plan that, if successful, could theoretically effectively enhance Canterlot's security level,
and that she had also found the Old Castle of the Princess Sisters from a thousand years ago in the Everfree Forest and brought back quite a few useful books,
Twilight Sparkle was so excited after reading the letter that she didn't sleep all night. If it hadn't been for Spike stopping her, she would have wanted to carry the train overnight to Ponyville to meet up with Second Senior Sister.
'Yeah, yeah, yeah~ How would she manage without me?'
Spike put his hands on his hips triumphantly, glancing proudly at Twilight Sparkle, looking like he wanted to be praised.
'My little Spike has grown up; he can even take care of Twilight now.'
'That's for sure! Who else could be Twilight's most capable little assistant?'
Aurora couldn't help but stroke Spike's scales. Although she had no interest in Western dragons, Spike was an exception, because this Little Dragon Baby who had only recently been weaned was truly adorable.
You ask what he looks like when he grows up?
Well, let's just say Aurora once loved him.
Spike thoroughly enjoyed the petting from Aurora; he had always been fond of this beautiful big sister who often gave him gems.
Sometimes, Aurora even weighed more in his heart than Twilight, because every time it was his birthday, Twilight only gave him books.
'Is that so? My 'capable little assistant' was still thinking about playing before we left.'
Seeing that Spike's tail was about to wag into the sky with pride after being praised by Aurora, Twilight Sparkle directly exposed him, making Spike show his true colors.
'What? Spike, that's not what you told me when we were at the cottage earlier.'
Aurora Glow followed up with an additional attack, leaving Spike unable to recover, while simultaneously and quietly squeezing Spike away from her sister's side.
Watching the interaction between these children with a smile for a while, Aurora gathered their luggage and then invited them to go to her place first.
'Oh, by the way, Aurora, I've already delivered the letter you asked me to pass on to that student named Sunburst.'
As the three ponies and one dragon chatted while walking, Twilight Sparkle suddenly remembered something and reported the delivery of the letter to Aurora.
'That's great... Did he say anything?'
Suddenly hearing news about Sunburst, Aurora froze for a moment, then asked, feigning calmness.
'Hmm... I'll let Little Aurora tell you; actually, she's the one who helped deliver it to Sunburst.'
Because Aurora Glow often asked Twilight Sparkle about everything regarding Aurora, Twilight Sparkle had told her about the letter once.
Although Twilight Sparkle wasn't a shut-in, her social circle in Canterlot wasn't actually that large, and finding a pony she didn't know at all in the academy wasn't very efficient.
After Aurora Glow found out, she immediately got busy on her own. Twilight Sparkle didn't know what she did, but Aurora Glow obtained Sunburst's information the very next day.
This was incredible, considering Aurora Glow wasn't even a student at the School for Gifted Unicorns; her mother had arranged for her to attend the Canterlot Academy.
'I asked the registrar at your school; he's a transfer student.'
Aurora Glow said as much.
Twilight Sparkle was slightly stunned, then suddenly realized.
'Has this pony studied himself silly?'
Aurora Glow muttered to herself.
After all, Aurora Glow was very capable, and it was she who confirmed Sunburst's identity, so Twilight Sparkle agreed to let Aurora Glow deliver the letter.
Hearing this, Aurora looked at Aurora Glow.
This 'genuine my little pony toy' that she had once infinitely looked forward to—after actually having it and spending a few years together, Aurora realized that her personality did not match her appearance.
She clearly looked like an angel descended to earth, but no one could guess what kind of mischief she was plotting in her heart.
It wasn't that Aurora Glow was a brat; on the contrary, Aurora Glow valued relationships and was very sincere in that regard.
Aurora felt that Aurora Glow's personality was a bit like Aster; although she was usually very intelligent and shrewd, she would occasionally reveal an indescribable silliness. And she would always do unexpected, shocking things for the ponies she cared about.
The difference was that Aurora Glow had clearly inherited Meteora's good looks, making her appear much more approachable than Aster. Even if she did something bad, it was easy to win sympathy and be forgiven.
'My dear sister, you didn't do anything extra, did you?'
'No, I just called out to him and handed him the letter.'
Aurora Glow said sincerely.
'Oh~ is that so...'
Hearing her answer, Aurora stopped and faced Aurora Glow with a smile.
'Haha, but I don't believe you.'
Twilight Sparkle and Spike, as outsiders, listened to the seemingly friendly interaction between the sisters and didn't dare to make a sound.
Especially Aurora Glow, who was being stared at like that; upon seeing the same smile on her sister's face as her mother's, she immediately gulped and behaved.
'Fine. I did chat with that nerd... ahem, that pony named Sunburst for a bit. I just told him to keep his distance from you and not to think that just because he got a personal letter from my sister, he could push his luck.'
'Oh my...'
Twilight Sparkle couldn't help but sigh.
Clearly, Aurora Glow had thought too much and too far ahead, to the point of misunderstanding something.
However, Twilight Sparkle didn't know the purpose or content of Aurora's letter either. Although it was rare for Aurora to suddenly send a private letter to a colt they didn't know, it shouldn't be... emotionally oriented.
Twilight Sparkle would rather believe it was an academic invitation than a love letter.
And if Sunset Shimmer were here right now, Twilight Sparkle was sure that the Senior Sister would think the same way as she did.
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