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// A New Generation 
// Story: A new chapter begins 
// by CrimsonBrony4812 
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Shortly after magic had been restored in Maretime Bay, the auroras from the reunited crystals made their way to the retired Alicorns. At the sight of the magical auroras, Twilight Sparkle brightened. Celestia, Drake and Luna shared Twilight's joy, but had some concerns about another war. Even though Maretime Bay and its surrounding areas were friendly, most Pegasi and Unicorns were still hostile with one another. They sent a message to where the  crystals were located, saying that whoever brought magic back to bring one representative of each kind to visit them. 

It was a bright and sunny morning when Sunny Starscout woke up and found an unmarked box underneath the crystals inside of the rebuilt lighthouse. She quickly had her friends come over. Hitch took several minutes examining the box before Zipp took it away and gave it to Sunny. They were all very eager as Sunny started to open the box. They were disappointed to see a letter, pen, paper, and three necklaces with mini versions of the crystals inside them. Sunny picked up the letter, which read, "Dear pony, if you are reading this, you have returned magic to all of Equestria. We Alicorns would like to thank you in person for what you have done. We want you to use the pen and paper to write us a letter about each of the ponies who helped you. Afterwards we will send a letter back with the date we expect for you to arrive. To send the message just use magic to send it to us, there aren't any other Alicorns than us. If you can't,put the letter in the box and pour the bottle's contents on it. Once you are ready to begin your journey, put on the necklaces, (Twilight was sentimental about sending them), for they will guide you to the land of the Alicorns. 
Signed, Cadence, Celestia, Drake, Luna, and Shining Armor." 

"OMG!" Pipp squealed, "Mom used to tell us stories about the land of Alicorns. I have to go there and livestream it to my fans." 

"Hold on Pipp," Hitch started, "I know you're excited, but we have to wait for Sunny's decision. They were writing to her." Sunny said she would sleep on it and tell everyone during the next couple of days. During the first two days, Sunny spent her time writing a response letter to the Alicorns, and a letter describing each of her friends. After four days, Sunny had Hitch gather everypony to listen to her announcement.

"Ponies of Maretime Bay," Sunny started, "A few days ago, we received a letter from ancient Alicorns in a distant land, wanting three of us to meet with them." Hearing this, most ponies started whispering among each other about legends and stories of Alicorns of old. 

"Now I know most of you would like to go," Sunny continued, "but only one of each kind can go. So that's why I have chosen…"

"I assume you chose me to represent the Pegasi," Queen Haven interrupted, who had come because Pipp invited her, "After all, I am the queen." 

Stunned that Queen Haven interrupted her, Sunny Starscout continued, "No, I did not choose you to go. I will take my friends with me, Izzy Moonbow and Zipp Storm." Izzy, who surprised no one, started throwing glitter everywhere, celebrating.

Zipp, who wasn't paying much attention, stopped what she was doing and said, "Hold on, you chose me?"

Pipp, who had grown close to Sunny after the restoration of magic, shouted angrily, "WHAT!!! WHY DOES ZIPP GET TO GO?!?!?"

"Let me explain Pipp," Sunny started, "Zipp joined first and I felt she helped more." Sunny tried her best to explain why Zipp was going. (Sunny didn't want to tell Pipp that the second letter the Alicorns sent regarding their arrival, stated that they didn't want some pony to expose their hidden land to the rest of the world.) At this point ponies started yelling, debating whether Pipp or Zipp should go, and Sunny lost control of the crowd.

"Calm down everypony," Hitch said, walking in front of the crowd, "Sunny's made her decision, no need to heckle her about." After hearing Hitch, the ponies started to disperse. Sunny wanted to talk to Pipp, but Pipp had left during the shouting back to Zephyr Heights. For the rest of the day, Sunny, Izzy, and Zipp packed for the long journey ahead. The next morning, when Sunny, Izzy, and Zipp put on the necklaces, the necklaces started to glow. The three ponies waved goodbye to everyone and started on their journey.