Princess Luna stared down at her student in my Equestria dreamscape. She did not look pleased with her pupil. Sweetie Bell and Scootaloo quickly bowed to the co-ruler of Equestria but beyond that they made no effort to draw attention to their presence in Applebloom’s dream.
 
Applebloom swallowed and bowed to. “Ah, Princess Luna! What ah, um, unexpected visit! Uh, what brings ya here tonight ta my dream fabric? My next lesson is not fer a couple nights.” The little filly tried to give a nonchalant smile and failed.
 
“Well.” Said the Princess of the Night. “I was traversing the dream realm and decided to check on my student to make sure she was okay. Imagine my surprise when I detected the presence of multiple entities within the space of your personal dream fabric and in a state of agitation. Fearing that you might have encountered some dangerous beings from the dream realm I immediately entered it and discovered…”
 
Luna stared at the flaming wreckage of Sweet Apple Acres with a deadpan expression. “This.” She said.
 
Applebloom sat down on her haunches and rubbed the back of her head with a front hoof.
 
“Ha ha! Well, um, princess I did have a mimic sneak inta my dream fabric, but don’tcha worry I taught it a lesson it won’t ferget soon and it’s a left. Hee hee! But I’m afraid in the process a few things around here got broken a bit!”
 
At that moment the last remaining wall of Sweet Apple Acres collapsed in flaming wreckage. Applebloom giggled nervously.
 
“Okay so a lot of things got broken, but it’s my dream fabric so I can fix them anytime I like!”
 
Luna stared silently at her pupil for several very awkward seconds before speaking.
 
“And what of your two friends? Why would they be here in your dream fabric?”
 
“Ah!” Exclaimed the filly. “Well, um, ah, ya see we was having a sleepover at my place tonight, and Scootaloo and Sweetie Bell were telling ghost stories and since it was getting near bedtime anyways I thought instead of a telling ghost story I’d give them a ghost dream about Crabapples instead.”
 
The little earth pony gave a painfully forced grin.
 
“Doesn’t that sound neat?” She said.
 
Another long, awkward period of silence followed. Then in voice full of disapproval Luna spoke.
 
“I am afraid I must put an end to your little dreamtime theater right now!” The Defender of Dreams turned and looked at Sweetie Bell and Scootaloo.
 
“Sweetie Bell. Scootaloo. I am now going to return you to your own dream fabrics. You’ll have pleasant dreams for the rest of this evening. Peace be with you.”
 
“Um, thank you, your Royal Highness.” Said Sweetie Bell softly.
 
“Uh yeah thanks Princess Luna.” Said Scootaloo meekly. She looked at Applebloom.
 
“See ya in morning. I hope.”
 
Luna nodded her head and in a flash Applebloom’s two friends vanished. Applebloom watched her friends vanish and swallowed.
 
“Uh well I guess I’ve had enough REM sleep fer one evening myself Princess, so I think I’ll just go and descend into some…”
 
“You’re not going anywhere young lady.” Said the Princess of the Night. Luna turned and looked down at the filly.
 
“You and I need to have a little talk. Come with me.”
 
Luna began walking toward a large oak tree that resided on the edge of the barnyard without another word. Applebloom reluctantly followed with her head down. She knew she was about to get a chewing out.
 
Luna sat down and stared at the still burning wreckage of Sweet Apple Acres.
 
“Sit.” She commanded the filly. Applebloom sat down alongside her and looked at her hoofs.
 
Luna remained silent for what seemed like an eternity for Applebloom. The filly wanted to explain what had happened but was afraid to start speaking without the princess permission. Finally the co-ruler of Equestria spoke.
 
“Applebloom I am very disappointed with you. Do realize how much you put your friends at risk tonight?”
 
“I didn’t mean ta put them in danger Princess! Really! I was just trying ta have some fun with them. With everything thing that’s happened ta me over the last year I just…” The voice trailed off for several seconds.
 
“I’m sorry.” She finally said in a dejected tone.
 
Luna looked down at her. “I know you meant to cause no harm Little Bloom, but still you took a great risk bringing your friends into your dream fabric. If you had lost control of the situation the effects the results could’ve been much, much worse. The results could’ve carried over to when they woke up in the physical world. In a worse case scenario it is possible for past memories of the host to become intertwined with others. Would you want your friends to have the memories of what you’ve experienced over the last year?”
 
Applebloom shook her head. “No Princess I wouldn’t want them ta experience that! I guess after I had helped Stone Mane with his nightmares I figured I was starting ta git the hang of this dream travel stuff!”
 
“Oh you’ve made amazing progress!” Proclaimed Luna. “But you are still very inexperienced and you are too willing to take risks, and I must insist that your cease these daredevil antics right now! You are my subject, my student, and while in this realm my responsibility. If something terrible had happened to you or them I would’ve been beside myself!” Luna leaned over and nuzzled her pupil. “Do you understand Little Bloom?”
 
“Are ya going ta keep teaching me?” Asked the little filly.
 
“I will, but only if you take my warnings and instructions seriously.” Besides I enjoy our time together during these lessons.”
 
Luna paused and watched as Sweet Apple Acres continued to burn unabated.
 
Besides. Thought the princess. Who knows how much mayhem you might cause if I did not continue to instruct and guide you
 
Applebloom hugged Luna. “Thank ya Princess! I’m truly sorry, and I promise ta be more careful in the future!”
 
Luna’s mood lightened. “Good, now before I leave you there is a question that I must ask you.”
 
“What’s that yer Highness?” Asked Applebloom.
 
“What are Crabapples?” Asked Luna
 
Applebloom giggled.
 
To be continued.