//------------------------------// // Standing Up To Twilight, Apologies and Consequences // Story: My Little Pony with Harold and the Purple Crayon. // by Big Imagination E //------------------------------// The next morning Harold and his new friends were up, they had breakfast and were all dressed and ready to greet the new day. They walked in Ponyville seeing all the ponies enjoying their day and doing their daily business. "That was an amazing day yesterday. Thank you Harold. You really are a miracle worker." Fleur smiled. "Anytime. With a little imagination anything is possible for me to overcome." Harold said. Then suddenly they see five ponies coming to them But Spike knew exactly who they were. They were none other than Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy and Rarity. They were a little exhausted but they finally found them. "Spike! Are we glad to see you." Rainbow said. "Me too girls but why are you feeling like you ran a marathon?" Spike asked. "It's Twilight. She arranged some guards to investigate the boy your with. We tried telling her that he wasn't causing problems but she wouldn't listen. So we came to find you and hopefully clear this mess up before things get out of hand." Applejack explained. Now that brought worried looks on the trio's faces. Why would Twilight do this? We cut to seeing many guards Twilight called in and we see the group coming in there direction and when she saw Harold that's when she walked and stopped before them. "Alright thank you girls for finding him. Now I don't wanna make a big deal and I don't want anyone to worry. I just want the boy investigated. And if he tries anything that could be bad then these guards will arrest him." Twilight said. "We don't want any trouble. But we have to investigate the boy." One of the guards said. Then suddenly a bright light shined above them. When it cleared, they saw the ruler herself known as Princess Celestia standing tall and regal over them all. "I thought I see why half of the Canterlot Guard is out here investigating on a call saying about a human. Does anyone have an explanation for this?" Celestia asked. "Princess. I called them out. When I first noticed that Spike went missing I thought that this boy here had something to do with it. To me I thought that he was behind a deed he did and was the one that caused me to cancel The Friendship Festival and made me really devastated." Twilight spoke. "Hmm." Celestia said as she spotted Harold. "Is that the boy? He certainly doesn't look dangerous in any way." "Your Highness. I'm Harold. And I didn't cause any trouble. All I was doing was cheering up Spike by taking him and Fleur on a day of adventure to make up for all the lost time of their cancelled dates." Harold said. "Cancelled dates? What are you talking about?" Celestia wondered. "Spike told me that his sister Twilight had him cancel a lot of dates back then because she needed him to clean up for you when you came to visit." Harold explained. Then her eyes widen in shock and faced Twilight. "Twilight. Is that true?" She was sweating but needed to come clean. "Okay. It's true. But I only wanted everything to be perfect for your visit! I didn't want to cancel his dates but I needed everything to be in condition!" Princess Celestia narrowed her eyes and then faced Harold again. "Harold. During your time with Spike and Fleur would you kindly explain what really happened? Because this whole thing is getting out of control." Celestia said. "Yes. When I first arrived here in Ponyville I heard Spike crying. He told me the reason why he was upset was because Twilight had him cancel his dates and doing all her running and he never got a chance to relax a bit. He needed cheering up and I was willing to help him by using my purple crayon. First thing we did was head to spa to relief his stress, then we went to Canterlot for a concert, next was a boat ride and we sailed across the lake and stopped by for a picnic, then we stopped by Lookout Mountain for a bit and then we came back to Ponyville and had dinner. But then a night guard came by and thought I was up to something. I told him the truth and he accepted everything I said." Harold explained. "It's true Princess. Plus he's been a great friend to me and Fleur and really helped me feel better. Plus she did leave me out of many events you planned over the years." Spike added. Princess Celestia gasped but also processed everything Harold said. "Twilight. You have left your own brother out of the events after when I told you to invite him to those occasions?" "I'm sorry. I was busy with my studies that I forgot." Twilight said regrettably. "Twilight. I am very disappointed in you. You are supposed to make sure that everyone is included to all special occasions including your brother. But you didn't invite him after I told you many times to include him." Celestia said with disappointment. "I didn't mean to. I wanted to invite him but my studies I needed to get out of the way." Twilight reasoned. "That is not a good excuse Twilight. Even though you do keep up with your studies you cannot forget the simplest things around you. And your brother is important to you. Even I tried to tell you this several times before, Twilight. I listened to Spike when he needed someone to talk to. When was the last time you took the time to actually listen to him?” Celestia asked. “I-I don't even remember.” Twilight admitted in guilt. "Because it seems all you care about is your studies. And yet it did stab you in the back and you feel guilty for it,” Celestia said, “It is as they say, you don't really appreciate what you have until it's gone.” Twilight then really screwed up big time. "And on top of that I got a report from your friends saying that you were accusing Harold for a deed he didn't do. Cause the way I see it Harold is showing friendship towards Spike. But you refused to see his side of the story. Do you have any idea what the consequences of your actions will be?" Celestia asked. "Yes. I'm guilty. For all of this. I was too blind by worry and fear that I didn't see the full picture." Twilight confessed and hung her head down. "See Twilight? We tried telling you not to make a mistake you'll regret. And look what happened." Rainbow replied. "I know. I'm sorry." Twilight cried softly. "Spike. I'm so sorry for not seeing the truth. I just was so worried that you were hurt or worse. But I guess I made this worse. I guess you hate me more now." "Twilight. I don't hate you. What you did was messed up but that wouldn't make me hate you. Sure I was mad because of you having me cancel the dates but I couldn't hold a grudge against you. And plus there were a few times you did cheer me up. But you need to understand that even I need a little freedom every once in a while and not just cleaning all the time." Spike said. "Yes. I realized that now when you and Fleur were gone for a whole day. I shouldn't have made you stay in the castle and if you wanted to have fun then that's all for you to deal with. It's not my place to meddle in it. Could you ever forgive me?” Twilight asked. Spike deciding to not hold onto such a grudge smiled and spoke, “Hey, that's what siblings are for right?” “Yeah.” Twilight smiled, and the two embraced. Then they separated. "But Twilight. With all you did I'm afraid you have to pay for your mistakes." Spike added. "Yeah. I know." Twilight said as she faced Princess Celestia. "Princess. Whatever punishment you want to hand out I will take full responsibility for it." "Well Twilight. Since you accused this boy for something he didn't do and left Spike out of many events I only have one punishment. Twilight Sparkle. Until you remember EXACTLY not to leave your brother out you won't be invited to anymore events. That is unless you are ready to stop forgetting to invite Spike." Celestia stated. "Yes Princess." Twilight sad in sadness. "I will think long and hard about my actions. And Spike? I swear to never leave you out again." She then walked away and went in her castle. Then Celestia ordered the guards to return to Canterlot and their posts. Then she faced the trio again. "I am so sorry for all this." Celestia said "It's ok. But maybe that punishment was a little too harsh." Harold thought. "Well it might have been but Twilight needs to stop going into panic mode and making mistakes that she will regret. Maybe I could help her with that." Celestia offered. "She could use a little help. But what about the Friendship Festival? Are you wanting to come?" Spike asked. "Well they rescheduled the festival to this night and I would like to join you but sometimes helping your student is worth doing than leaving her all alone." Celestia explained. The gang all smiled knowing she was right. "Wise words Princess." Fleur agreed. "So I will check on Twilight later on and I will help her understand better to not forget to invite you Spike." Celestia said as she left in a bright light. Then the trio hugged and soon the Mane Five came in and hugged. But over time they feel bad for Twilight. Then suddenly Harold had an idea to bring a smile to her face and cheer her up. So they all band together and they all went to where the Friendship Festival was to put there plan in action.