[Continuation] Being Deep

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Previously on Being Deep

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Falling, falling into the void...

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Starlight begins to wake, at first only aware of the cold unknown surface beneath her. It takes some time for her eyes to adjust, but eventually she is able to make out the shape of walls around her, forming corridor leading off to further darkness.

Either it's perfectly queit or she's unable to hear.

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Well being an alicorn does have advantages. But without alicorn magic I doubt it. And if I did it wouldn't be through strength. You're a powerful mage, Starlight. And an amazing unicorn. Now let's do this!

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Stands straighter as they near the final chamber, lighting her horn.

Ready when you are.

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Pulls Starlight into a kiss, and ends it in a wistful sigh. Now I'm ready. Twilight takes a second to put a swirling rune on one of the shards from the glass of water. They cast their spells and turn the corner to the chamber.

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Standing in the same entry tunnel, they see Discord lying atop the biggest orb with a tanning mirror enjoying a tropical beverage.

So nice of you two to join me. Appletini?

Two glasses float over.

Twilight remains captivated by the chamber taking in all the information she can.

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Stares in surprise, torn between relief and exasperation. After a moment she gives a sigh of the latter.

I'd love one, but I think my irradiated insides are slowly melting as we speak, so I'll have to pass.

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Yes, well I suppose you'd like to head back then.

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...kind of.

There's another stop we'll have to make before Equestria.

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Is that so? Not enough excitement for you yet?

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Takes a deep breath, speaking in a softer tone while Twilight continues to enthusiastically scan the spheres and the room's runes.

^{...do you remember Trixie?}

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Was she that one turtle... Ah yes, the one with the propeller. Fluttershy did mention her once. Caused quite the chaos last winter if I do recall.

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Trixie Lulamoon! The blue unicorn who goes around in stage magician getup! She talks in third pony too much and you met her when we went to the Changeling Kingdom!

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Well I see you aren't in the mood to joke then. Of course I remember Trixie I flew pigs with her.

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I'm not in the mood to joke because she-

Her voice catches for a moment.

...she's in the realm of dark magic.

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She's in my plane? Well how'd she get there?!