Aria returned to her clutter, distracted more than ever. She started to sort through the nearest books again, her mind a complete mess like the disorder of the room surrounding her. Suddenly, from among the muddle in her brain sprang forth a realization.

Wait. Galaxy Cosmos is going too!

The mare briskly turned around, took in a huge breath, and swung open the door.

“Cosmo! Listen, I need your help, could you-?”

But before she could continue, her sights revealed that the stallion was no longer standing in front of her. Rather, he was lying on the doorstep with unfocused eyes and his tongue hanging from his mouth.

“What are you doing on the ground?” she asked, puzzled.

The stallion stumbled to get on his hoofs again. Once he managed to stand his eyes were still rolling about in their sockets.

“Y-You threw the door closed rather violently; I guess I didn't realize how close I was-”

“That's nice, you'll feel better soon, I'm sure!” Aria laughed skittishly and continued without pause. “Say, you're going to the Pony Magic Academy too, correct? Do you remember what all we need to pack?”

“You're not packed yet?” Cosmo asked as he walked after Aria, who promptly scurried back inside the library.

Aria turned around quickly and revealed a most unpleasant glare. Her nose crinkled and her eyes narrowed in a threatening gaze.

“Would you just help me?!” she barked. “I've never been late, and the first time I am can't be for the last chariot to Princess Starla’s magic academy!”

“Okay, okay,” Cosmo shied away. “All we really needed to pack were our winter clothes.”

“Winter clothes! Of course!” Aria laughed maniacally. She bolted up to her bedroom and scoured through the oak drawers.