The feint
rumble heard overhead did nothing to calm Twilights nerves, nor would
the long steps up to the arena where she was set to duel her
arch-rival one last time. Since the opening of the Unicorn's Duelling
League or UDL, Twilight Sparkle had quickly risen to become the
pen-ultimate duellist. A lifetime of mastering the art of magic
whilst being taught under Celestia herself meant that it didn’t
take long for herself too rise to the top of the ranks and become
nominated for the first annu

“Sweetie-Belle”,
it was the all to familiar cry of her sister that caused the young
unicorn's eyes to roll. Once again her parents had left town, leaving
their younger filly in the helpful hoofs of her older sister and
whilst normally this would mean sisterly bonding time, this
particular weekend had so far left a sour taste in Sweetie's mouth.
Apparently a very “rich” and “influential” client had made a
very important order the day before leaving Rarity in a work crazed
panic. What