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After the successfully removal of a spell seed from Applebloom’s dream fabric link in my Equestria dreamscape, Luna bid the little filly a farewell and then made certain the earth pony had descended into a proper iconic dream state. Once she was assured that this had happened she returned to the waking world and gave Applejack the happy news. She also told AJ about meeting her little sister in the dream state and the role she had played in the success of the enterprise. 

    Applebloom’s big sister was very pleased with the progress but she had questions for the Luna.

    “Princess Luna isn’t kind of odd that my little sister has developed this ability to this dream travel stuff? I mean shoot it sounds kind of fun but she’s never talked about doing anything like that before. Is this at all normal?”

     The Princess of the Night slowly shook her head. “Nay, it is rather extraordinary what she’s achieved with so little instruction and guidance; even more so when consider her age and the fact that she’s an earth pony. There may have been cases like her during my lengthy absence but I cannot immediately recall one from my memory. In fact I wish to conduct some research on topic as soon as I return to the palace. Now I must bid you a pleasant evening, goodbye Applejack. “Peace be with you.”

    Then a black sphere enveloped Luna, and she was gone.

    Upon reappearing in the Royal Palace Luna plowed through the paperwork in her work queue. Giving them only the most cursory glance she quickly stamped her approval and sent them back to their respective parties. She secretly hoped that the ministers were as honest as Celestia said they were and that she hadn’t just accidentally allocated the entire kingdom’s annual budget to the Canterlot Department of Streetlight Maintenance and Rubbish Removal.  

    With that behind her and no meetings scheduled for the evening she trotted off to the Royal Archives. As typical there was only a minimal staff on duty that evening. It quickly became apparent that this would be insufficient for her to conduct research in a timely fashion, so she sent a couple them off to arouse some of the day staff from their sleep so they could assist her. Yeah, it would not make her very popular with some of them but this is why they were well paid and got generous pensions upon retirement. Well they could earn them now!

    Slowly as more archivists arrived they were given instructions and thrown into the fray. Orders were sent down to nighttime kitchen staff to have coffee, tea, pastries and cold sandwiches brought up. This would be an all-nighter. By dawn Luna was certain she had the evidence she needed.

    At the appointed time Luna surrendered control of the heavens to her sister, and cycle of night and day once again occurred. With the immediate matters of protocol and the State accomplished the two sisters retired to their private dining hall. The weather schedule for Canterlot area was for sunny skies and pegasus ponies had provided the two sisters a glorious spring morning.

    As the two sisters enjoyed the morning and each other’s company they discussed recent events informing each other of what had happened while the other had been asleep. Inevitably Celestia inquired about Luna’s most recent session with Applebloom.

    “And how did last night’s spell extraction go for you and her?” Asked Celestia as she spread honey and Chevre cheese on a slice of warm, steamed brown bread.

    Luna had been waiting for the topic to come up. She casually stirred her chamomile tea and took a bite of a strawberry from her fruit bowl.

    “Oh excellent sister! Last night for the first time I was able to extract a nightmare seed without it activating. Zecora’s theory was correct about them.” link

    “Lulu that is wonderful!” Exclaimed Celestia. She cocked her head causing her prismatic pastel mane to cascade like a waterfall. “So what did you do different that made it so successful?” The Princess of the Sun levitated her coffee cup and took a sip.

    “Well Applebloom found me in her own dream fabric and directly assisted me in its removal.” Said the Princess of the Moon nonchalantly.

    Coffees sprayed all over the crisp, brilliant white linen tablecloth and the fresh-cut flower arrangement. Luna smiled slyly.

    “Well it has been centuries since I have gotten one of those from her!” She chuckled in her mind.

    Quickly regain her composure, Celestia stared at her sister in amazement.

    “Luna, I’m hardly an expert on the subject, so correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t that very hard for a pony to do?”

    “Yes. Sister it is very hard, and I just spent this evening along most of the archive staff searching for a similar cases. What I discovered is that in the recorded histories of Equestria there have only been a few hundred ponies that have been verified as being capable of such a feat. Almost all of them have been unicorns with sprinkling of pegasus and earth ponies mixed in.”

    “But here is the most amazing fact sister. According to the records there has never been a recorded case of pony this young, never mind an earth pony, that has done this! Celestia this is incredible! Not only was Applebloom able to rise above her iconic dream state, but also she has developed the ability to construct sustainable iconic imagery in her sleep state! She’s apparently recreated the, um, Cutie Mark Crusaders clubhouse in her mind and she specifically built a compass-like totem to locate where I was in her dream fabric! And she figured this all out in about a week after we had our failed attempt to remove the Nightmare Night seed. She’s a prodigy I tell you!”

    Celestia had a pensive look on her face as she stared into her coffee cup while slowly swirling contents. Carefully she chose her next words.

    “Luna. Why do you think Applebloom has suddenly begun to exhibit such ability? Yes I know you have been instructing her and you are the recognized expert on the subject, but by your own admission you’ve acknowledged this is most likely a unique and unprecedented situation. Do you have any explanation for this sudden surge of talent?”

    Luna chewed on a buttered crumpet for a few seconds, swallowed and then shook her head.

    “No Celly I don’t. Maybe it is an side effect of the Deception magically planting of the dream seeds. Perhaps it is result of her being drawn across from Equestria into the Kingdom Shadows. It could even be due to my repeated magical entry into her dream fabric. What is important is that she now has developed this amazing talent and I wish to further her instruction on the matter. “

    "Why?” asked Luna’s older sister. “Is it something she should be pursuing at such young age? Are their any potential dangers in her expanding this training?” Celestia gently tapped a front hoof on the table. 

    “Unicorns begin magical training at an even earlier age, and pegasus foals start flying lesson before they are even out of diapers.” Replied Luna.  “I see not why Applebloom cannot embark upon this training immediately so long as it doesn’t interfere with her regular school and responsibilities around the farm?”

    Celestia sighed and hung her head. “Yes Lulu, but for unicorns and pegasus ponies it is a natural part of their growth, but you yourself have said that Applebloom is an extraordinary almost unnatural situation. Are there unforeseen perils to pushing her too fast in this field of study? Also ask yourself this, does she even want to delve further into this field of arcane study?”

    Luna got a grumpy look on her face. “No I do not believe she’s any danger and if she does not wish to pursue further in the subject I will not press the issue, but consider this little fact sister. Without any guidance or supervision she has already accomplish this much. If you had asked me a week ago if she could do what she demonstrated last night I would’ve said no. What I fear is that left unintended Applebloom may attempt something brash and unwise. Like trying to remove one of the nightmare seeds herself which could be devastating, or worse accidentally casting herself completely into the dream realm and being unable to find her way back to her own dream fabric! If she became lost in the dream realm or became entangled in some other ponies dream fabric that could be very traumatic and dangerous for all parties involved. I believe she needs guidance and instruction.” 

    Celestia nodded her head. “Very well I will not interfere with this, but also make certain her family agrees to this before you embark upon this.”

    Celestia finished her coffee and then rose from the table. She strolled over to her little sister and nuzzled her gently.

    “You’re excited about this aren’t you?” Asked Celestia. “It’s good to see you casting your eyes beyond these palace walls and reaching out to other ponies.” Celestia gave Luna a peck on cheek and then started to leave the dining room. At the doorway she stopped and looked back at her little sister and smiled.

“Sweet dreams Luna.” Then she left.

 

To be continued.    

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  “Lulu that is wonderful!” Exclaimed Celestia. She cocked her head causing her prismatic pastel mane to cascade like a waterfall. “So what did you do different that made it so successful?” The Princess of the Sun levitated her coffee cup and took a sip.

    “Well Applebloom found me in her own dream fabric and directly assisted me in its removal.” Said the Princess of the Moon nonchalantly.

    Coffees sprayed all over the crisp, brilliant white linen tablecloth and the fresh-cut flower arrangement. Luna smiled slyly.

    “Well it has been centuries since I have gotten one of those from her!” She chuckled in her mind.

    Quickly regain her composure, Celestia stared at her sister in amazement.

"Lulu You Did that on Purpose!"

"Verily"

Oh I love the dynamic relationship between these two in your dreams.