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// Intro: Crystal Arrival 
// Story: Friendship is Failure #4: Love Doesn't Work That Way 
// by DakariKingMykan 
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INTRO


Hearts and Hooves Day was just around the corner, and Princess Twilight Sparkle, with her assistant Starlight Glimmer had just arrived in the Crystal Empire at the train station.

“It feels so nice to be back here again.” Twilight said as she admired the glistening beautify of the empire, as well as the sight of the Crystal Palace.

Starlight on the other-hoof, she had a dazed look on her face and sighed happily, and Twilight knew why, as was evidenced by the rose Starlight wore in her mane.

Several days ago, the two ponies had received letter from the Empire. Twilight’s letter was from her Big Brother, Shining Armor, inviting her to spend Hearts and Hooves weekend with them…

…Actually it was to help them. Durring the Heart’s and Hooves weekend, Cadance would fly about and spread love around for all to share, but ever since baby Flurry Heart was born, Cadance had been had at work caring for her, as well as he royal duties. 

They really were asking for her help to make the holiday shine bright, and naturally Twilight was more than delighted to.


As for Starlight, her letter from Sunburst, and the rose came with it…



“Dear Starlight…

It’s been a while hasn’t it.

Look, this may feel awkward, but, there is going to be a charity ball on Hearts and Hooves Day here in the Crystal Empire, and… I was wondering, if you’d like to come and visit and go with me.

I hope you’ll say “Yes”, and even if you don’t, believe me, I’ll be more than understanding.

…Love: Sunburst.


PS: Forgive the sloppiness of my writing, I’m a little nervous.”



She immediately replied with “Yes” and ever since then she hadn’t stopped thinking about it. “My first real ever date with Sunburst.” She cried with joy, “Not a study-date, not a playdate, but a date-date.”

Twilight giggled and said “Come on, you two are crazy about each other. It’s time you took it to another level.”

Starlight merely just sniffed the rose in her mane and sighed heavenly.


“Hey, Twily…” Shining Armor called as he walked through the crowds.

“Bro…!” cried Twilight and she dashed over, tackling him to the ground in a huge hug.

“Glad you made it.” said Shining Armor, and he greeted Starlight too, but she still seemed rather lost in her daze to take much notice, and Twilight whispered to her brother.

“Ooh! This is starting to sound like a great H&H weekend already.” he said “Come on… let’s get you girls to the palace.”

He and Twilight walked along. “Come on, Starlight…” Twilight called, and Starlight was still so wrapped up in her daze that she walked right into a luggage dolly. Suitcases fell all over the place.

“Oops…!”