Twilight slowly regained consciousness as she looked around, she was in a place that looked similar to the Dreamscape, but there was much more order. She floated down and landed on a path that was milky white and seemed to be made of stars. “Hello?” She called out her voice echoing. “Where am I? What is this place?” She continued to ask as she looked around trying to figure out where she was.
“Congratulations, Twilight.” Twilight heard a voice echo as she turned to see Celestia slowly walk towards her from behind her. “I knew you could do it.”
Twilight was utterly baffled by that statement, “Princess... I don't understand. What did I do?” She continued to look around and tried to grasp everything that was going on, did she die? Is this her judgment?
Princess Celestia placed her hands on Twilight’s shoulders as if to comfort her student. “You did something today that's never been done before. Something even Star Swirl the Great was not able to do because he did not understand friendship like you do.” Celestia let go of her hold on Twilight as she conjured Star Swirl’s grimorum showing the completed spell. “The lessons you've learned in Magiville have taught you well. You have proven that you're ready, Twilight.” Celestia then sent the book back to where it came and looked forward and started to walk around her as if to lead her down the path the two were on.
“Ready? Ready for what?” Twilight shook her head again trying to process everything that had happened and what is going on as she started to follow Celestia.
Celestia didn’t answer at first but turned Twilight’s attention to a collection of white screens that floated near them as she started walking down the star-like path, “You've come such a long, long way
And I've watched you from that very first day
To see how you might grow
To see what you might do
To see what you've been through
And all the ways you've made me proud of you
It's time now for a new change to come
You've grown up and your new life has begun
To go where you will go
To see what you will see
To find what you will be
For it's time for you to fulfill your destiny.” As Celestia sang all of Twilight’s life, everything she learned during her time in Magiville from Nightmare Moon’s return, to every lesson she learned out right, to everything she observed and learned from her friends to Discord’s escape, to Chrysalis’ infiltration, to the Gala, to the incident with Nightmare Rarity, to finding the Crystal Heart, to freeing Trixie from the Alicorn Amulet’s corruption, to casting the newly created spell and making a new magic and everything in between, were shown as the two walked. At the end of the ballad, Celestia stopped and showed Twilight two paths.
“Both paths will take you back to Magiville, the one on your left will have you return as you were when you arrived here, the newest master of one world.” Celestia as she pointed to the left path. She then waved her hand to the right. “The other will change you, open you to a new world to learn, grow in and master.” Celestia then walked around Twilight to be behind her. “The choice is yours, Twilight and yours alone. All that I have done is provided for you the chance to have the option.” Celestia then started to walk backward and away from her student and position herself to be in the center of the path so not to influence Twilight’s choice.
Twilight looked at paths ahead and looked between the two. “What's along the path to the right?” Twilight turned to face her mentor, and then back to the fork in the road. “What changes?”
“You will be joining us.” Twilight heard Cadance’s voice as she turned to see Luna and Cadance walk down the same path, Luna was on Celestia’s right and Cadance on Celestia’s left.
“Remember when We were Nightmare Moon and said you could merit ascension?” Luna spoke as she stopped as did Cadance. “Well, you have merited ascension, Twilight Sparkle,” Luna explained.
“How? All I did was fix a mistake I made by casting an incomplete spell which… well, lead to a near disaster.” Twilight countered.
“You demonstrated your understanding of your friends, that they know each other, and you have fostered growth among them and with each other,” Cadance said as she walked up and hugged her sister-in-law. “Just like how I showed Prismia that she can truly love again.” Cadance then ended the hug and walked back to join Celestia and Luna.
“So what do I do?” Twilight was at a loss for what to do as she turned back to the path and then back to “Which way should I go?”
“We cannot tell you, Twilight,” Cadance said as she and Luna dipped their heads, Twilight could tell they wanted to tell Twilight which path to take but they also wanted her to make her own choice without them putting unjust influence. “Only you make the choice.” Twilight dipped her head, she was lost and confused and really needed a guide.
“But we can offer some wisdom,” Celestia spoke up as she walked forward and held Twilight’s chin motherly. “Ask and answer ‘what does your heart want?’” Celestia finished as she placed her hands on Twilight’s shoulders. Before Twilight could tell response. “Before you decide just remember this, your choices, like your aura mark, will always reflect who you are.” Celestia then walked backward to let Twilight make the choice herself.
Twilight turned back to face the fork. For a moment she just stood there. She knew that for so much of her life she never truly thought with her heart. She closed her eyes and took a breath. A ball of magic seemed to spring from her heart with a small cord connecting it to her and it pulled Twilight forward. She followed the path her heart selected. The entire space was then bathed in white light, blinding everything and everyone.
Applejack et al exited the Golden Oak having failed to find Twilight therein only to see coming from the twilight of the sky a purple star with five smaller white stars around in it appeared in the sky. They watched as it floated down to the ground and collapsed on itself before exploding in white light. In the center floating just above the ground was Twilight, but she was slightly taller and from her back came two metallic wings not unlike Cadance’s, Luna’s and Celestia’s, but unlike their wings, Twilight’s mark was in the place of the other three and her wings were purple and gold. Twilight then land as the light past. “Twilight? Is that you?” Applejack asked as she and the others and the whole of Magiville were able to see again. Everyone gasped at the sight of Twilight and her new form. The paladin then spoke up as she and the others walked up to Twilight awed by their friend, “Wha... I-I've never seen anything like it!”
Rainbow Dash flew around and laughed as she examined the wings. “Ha! Twilight's got wings! Awesome! A new flying buddy!” Rainbow Dash then hugged her friend glad to have someone to fly with.
Rarity covered her mouth as she also walked around her friend utterly impressed with what she saw, “Why, you've become a demigod.” Rarity stated having realized what had happened to Twilight. “I didn't even know that was possible.” Rarity placed her hand over her heart and smiled at what happened.
Pinkie Pie then came out of nowhere swing on ropes with fake wings screaming in cheer, “Demigod party!” She played kazoos to tried to get the others to cheer, her party cannon going off in the background.
Fluttershy gave a soft laugh as she turned her attention back to Twilight. “You look just like a princess!” Twilight blushed a little at that statement.
“That's because she is a princess.” A motherly voice came as Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, and Princess Cadance appeared right in front of the Golden Oak.
“Huh?” All six exclaimed before Pinkie Pie reached into her hair, “Hold on a second!” she requested as she pulled out a glass of water and drank some of it and then spat some of it out. Earning a few laughs from the rest of her group and the town.
Twilight was shocked at this revelation, “A... A princess?” she asked as she looked at the three and then among her friends.
Princess Luna and Princess Cadance laughed a little as Princess Celestia walked up to her newest equal. “Since you've come to Magiville, you've displayed the charity, compassion, devotion, integrity, optimism, and of course, the leadership of a true princess.” Celestia finished and gave Twilight a closed-eyed reassuring smile.
“But…” Twilight started as she tried to process all the changes, “does this mean I won't be your student anymore?”
Celestia opened her eyes as she kept her smile as she answered. “Not in the same way as before. I'll still be here to help and guide you, but…” Celestia then gave Twilight a small bow, as did Cadance and Luna, “we're all your students now, too. You are an inspiration to us all, Twilight.” Soon all the others then gave Twilight a bow.
Seeing everyone then raise back from their bow, Twilight while seeming to accept some of this but there were still few thing she didn’t understand, “But... what do I do now? Is there a book about being a princess I should read?”
Celestia couldn’t help but giggle at her apprentice's need to read in order to learn, knowing that Twilight would always be like that and Celestia couldn’t ask for any change there, “There will be time for all of that later.”
The following day, a couple of hours before midday in the throne room of the castle in Chantalot, many of the gentry of Mystica, the ambassadors of many of the allied nations, including with representative from Gryphonstone. Also there in the front of Night Light and Twilight Velvet with Shining standing next to them. The three were tearing up over what was about to happen. In the front of the room stood Cadance, Luna, and Celestia, all three were in their full regalia, Cadance’s having a more crystalline look due to her position as the Princess of Krystalopolies. Celestia was in the center with Luna on her right and Cadance on her left. In front of the three was a pedestal with a tiara, the Elemental of Magic as the main jewel, but it was made to look more regal than it’s original form. Princess Celestia spoke as the room fell silent. “We are gathered here today in celebration of a momentous occasion. My most faithful student, Twilight Sparkle, has done many extraordinary things since she's moved to Magiville. She even helped reunite me with my sister, Princess Luna. But today, Twilight Sparkle did something extraordinary. She created new magic, proving without a doubt that she is ready to be crowned Mystica's newest princess. Ladies and gentlemen, may I present for the very first time, Princess Twilight Sparkle!”
As the announcement finished a choir began, as members of the royal guard in front of, flanking and behind the heralding choir. The choir itself held up a set of flags with Twilight’s mark on it. The choir itself was split between in front of Twilight. Twilight was dressed in a similarly to Celestia, Luna, and Cadance, but her dress was gold and purple. Next to Twilight were her friends. Applejack was in ceremonial plate armor as opposed to her normal leather armor, Fluttershy was dressed more in line with traditional druidic ceremonial garb with a crown made of vines on her head. Rainbow Dash was in a more formalized version of her gala dress. Pinkie was in a much more subdued version of her gala dress without the small hat and gloves. Rarity was the also in a toned down version of her gala dress. All five of them wore their Elements. As they walked the choir sang. “The Princess Twilight cometh
Behold, behold
A Princess here before us
Behold, behold, behold
Behold, behold (behold, behold)
The Princess Twilight cometh
Behold, behold (behold, behold)
The Princess is
The Princess is here!” As the choir and the guard proceeded they stepped to the side as everyone proceeded to the three princesses. At the end of the song, Twilight kneeled before Celestia and the other princess. Celestia took the Twilight’s tiara and placed it on her head. The crowd cheered as Twilight rose and turned to face the crowd.
Princess Celestia leaned into Twilight’s ear, as she was at a loss for what to do. “Say something, Princess,” she whispered.
“Oh. Um…” Twilight then cleared her throat as she collected her thoughts for an on the spot speech. “A little while ago, my teacher and mentor Princess Celestia sent me to live in Magiville. There I studied friendship, which is something I didn't really care much about when I left Chantalot. But now, on a day like today, I can honestly say I wouldn't be standing here if it weren't for the friendships I've made with all of you. Each one of you taught me something about friendship, and for that, I will always be grateful. Today, I consider myself the luckiest person in Mystica. Thank you, friends. Thank you, everybody!” Everyone cheered in response. As Twilight and her friends started forward out of the hall in a sort of march as familiar tune started to play. “Life in Mystica shimmers.” Twilight sang as she exited the castle were even more of Mystica’s subject cheered as Twilight and her friends continued onward in the streets.
“Life in Mystica shines.” Rarity joined in.
“And I know for absolute certain.” Rainbow Dash cut in.
“That everything (that everything).” Applejack then joined
“Yes, everything (yes, everything).” Fluttershy joined next.
“Yes, everything is certainly fine.” Pinkie Pie was the last of the group to join the song.
“It’s fine.” All six sang together as they all hugged each other.
“I LOVE MUSICAL THURSDAYS!” Pinkie cheered earning giggles from herself, her friends and everyone there.
Epilogue
In the crowd watching Twilight et al go by as they sang, were six cloaked and hooded female figures. “You have chosen poorly, Celestia. Your newest project is going to learn why.” The one in the center of the group said before she turned to the others. “Is everything ready?” She asked her conspirators.
“You are aware that if this fails we will be sentenced to death for treason?” One of the others commented in a deadpan.
“I am well aware of that. Answer the question, is everything in order?” She asked again, more forcefully.
“We are ready, dearie.” another of the hooded and cloaked women answered/
“Excellent, no need to accelerate the plan. It will be a week before the pretender can go back to her little tree-fort, more than enough time.” The leader said as she turned back as her cyan eyes flashed diabolically.
Elsewhere, deep in the Everfree Forest, in a cave under the Castle of the Two Sisters, a crystalline tree seemed to be safe but a lot of black thorny vines started to creep slowly towards it, ready to pounce on it.