A Canterlot Wedding: Aftermath

by Black Kyurem

Chapter 8: Morning of Farewells

"Perhaps friendship is something that can never truly be fully exploited."

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~ Day 4 ~

Twilight woke up the next morning, feeling surprisingly refreshed. Spike was still asleep.

"Spike?" she said. "Spike... C'mon, Spike. Up and at 'em."

"Not now, mommy," Spike muttered, as if still sleeping. "Just five more minutes." Twilight giggled.

"Spike..." She gently prodded him awake. Spike noticed Twilight seemingly cheery again.

"You seem to be okay," said Spike, happy to see Twilight in a good mood.

"Yep. I slept well last night."

"No more nightmares?"

"Not this time. I may have them every now and then, but it's nice to know I have somepony I can trust. Speaking of which, my next therapy session begins in an hour."

"You know, Twi," said Spike. "With all these studies you've devoted your life to, I'm surprised you never had these therapy sessions much sooner. You could have been way less stressed. Or did you... not have time for them?" Twilight giggled again.

"You could say that," said Twilight. As she got ready to start the day, she took notice of Applejack's hat she had hung over her bed. Twilight's mood changed to somewhat sad and she sighed, but ultimately tried not to let it bother her.

Later that morning, all five of Twilight's friends were at the Canterlot train station, ready to return to Ponyville. They were all very sad, assuming that Twilight was not coming back with them. Princess Celestia, Shining Armor, and Cadance were preparing to see them off. Pinkie Pie's mane and tail were still straight and she was slightly discolored, Applejack didn't have her hat, Fluttershy was in tears, and Rarity and Rainbow Dash just looked distressed.

"I can't believe this is happening," cried Pinkie.

"It...just...won't be the same Ponyville without her," said Rarity.

"Ah guess maybe we should have known this was comin'," said Applejack.

"Yeah, but... it's still sad," said Rainbow Dash. Fluttershy just wept. The train doors opened and Applejack looked back one last time and sighed. But just as they were about to board the train...

"You girls weren't gonna go without me, were you?" said Twilight from behind, wearing Applejack's hat. The others were surprised to see her standing there along with Spike, her parents, and the therapist. Twilight approached her friends. "I'm ready to go home." Their faces all lit up hearing this, as they knew it meant that Twilight made her final decision. She had decided to return to Ponyville. "I know it might be hard for me, knowing that I might feel down every now and then for the rest of my life, but I think it would be even harder for me to start a whole new friendship." Pinkie Pie's mane and tail returned to normal instantly and she jumped on top of Twilight, pinning her to the ground with joy.

"Twilight's staying! Twilight's staying!" she squealed, pulling Twilight into a hug. "I'm so happy!"

"Ah think we all are," said Applejack. Fluttershy cried tears of joy and gave Twilight a squeeze. Rarity nuzzled her and Rainbow Dash gave her a clap on the back.

"Good to have you back, Twilight," said Rainbow. "We missed ya." Twilight's parents then hugged their daughter and Spike jumped on Twilight's back. Twilight then gave Applejack her hat back.

"Here. It looks better on you anyway." Applejack had no words to describe her happiness. She just shed tears of joy instead and hugged her. Then the therapist approached Twilight.

"You'll be okay, then?" she asked. Twilight nodded.

"I will. I'll come back next week for my next therapy session."

"That's good. After that, we can discuss how often you'd like us to meet. Now I suggest you take things easy for this month. If you ever feel exhausted or overwhelmed, you should stop whatever it is you're doing and get some rest. And if you're ever feeling depressed or anything, make sure your friends know so they can help you."

"Thank you so much, Gentle Soul... for everything you've done for me."

"It was my pleasure, Twilight Sparkle." And they shared a hug. "I'll see you next week." Twilight then went to her brother and smiled.

"I'm sorry I worried you so much," said Twilight.

"I'm just so glad you're feeling better," said Shining Armor. "Twiley, no matter where we go, I'll always be your big brother best friend forever."

"That's forever," said Twilight, coming to tears of joy and hugging him. And with that, Twilight and her friends boarded the train for the ride home to Ponyville.

Comments

[SuperPinkBrony12]

I should've known Twilight wouldn't just ditch her friends because of what happened at the wedding.

[Galicorn]

Well, there goes my theory^^ But I guess that's the magic of friendship I'm freaking glad this turned out so well eventually
Let's sing now, and one more chapter to go, but you, sir author, already got all my love and like for this story !

[Jacob Hoove]

FUCK I WISH SHE STAY IN CANTERLOT

[Lisa_M]

1315288 And done what exactly?

[ShadowWing09]

*Phew* Had me spooked there!

I dunno, Twilight, I've seen fanart of you wearing AJ's hat, and you look pretty good in it

[huntergregory]

There is so much crying and hugging in this fic.

[GameQubb]

If I were Applejack I would have asked Twilight to keep the hat as a way of showing what their friendship really is like

[kotor511]

Fluttershy was in tears,

Another point I criticize is how many times Fluttershy is portrayed crying here, I get that she is sensible, but I doubt she would be crying that much.

Same as Twilight for that matter.

It would both suit better if they felt more bitter regret from time to time chocking up their sadness and keep their eye's dry.

[PonyLyokoLover34]

5928127
Try sensitive, but yes.

[Captain Rose]

What?! If I was her I would've stayed!

[JWR]

9589914
May I ask why?

[Theresa]

I thought she was going to stay in the city for awhile to get away from the reminders of that day.

[DarkSnowGaming]

Yay happy ending!