The next day, Sunset and Twilight return to the pony world and then the two hop on a train to the Crystal Empire. "Do you think he'll take me back?" asks Sunset nervously.
"Of coarse he will, you're his daughter, his flesh and blood," replies Twilight as she places her hoof on Sunset's shoulder.
A few hours later, they hop off the train and then head to Sunburst's house. A few minutes later, they arrive on his doorstep. Sunset knocks nervously. "Come in!" replies a voice. Sunset and Twilight enter. Once they're inside, Sunset starts by apologizing.
"Hello father," says Sunset, "it's me, Sunset. I'm back. I'm sorry for leaving you. I'm sorry for abandoning you." Sunburst turns around as soon as he hears her name.
"Hello, my little Sunset," replies Sunburst as he runs over and embraces her in a hug, "I'm so glad you've finally come home."
"Me too," replies Sunset embracing him in return. "I'm sorry I ever left. This time, I'm staying for good."
"I'm glad to hear that," replies Sunburst. The two trot off and catch up. Sunburst even introduces her to his new girlfriend, Starlight Glimmer.
At the Crystal Cafe, the three talk. "So," says Sunset, "when did you two start dating?"
"Five years ago," replies Sunburst. "You've been gone far too long."
"Oh, wow," sighs Sunset, "I had no idea it had been that long since I've been gone."
"Yeah," replies Sunburst, "you've missed out on a whole lot, hon. You missed out on me becoming the Royal Crystaller, a royal birth of a new princess, and so much more."
Sunset takes a bite out of her sandwich. "You work for Cadence and Shining Armor??? That's cool, I guess."
"Yeah," replies Sunburst, "it's a pretty great job. It's better than being a flunk of a wizard." He giggles. "I enjoy getting to hang out with Cadence, Shining, and Flurry Heart all the time. It's a great job!"
"I bet," replies Sunset.
Meanwhile, back at the Crystal Empire castle, Twilight is foal sitting for Cadence and Shining Armor while the two are out at a new movie premier. She is glad to finally get some alone time with her niece. It's been too long. Still, she hopes that Sunset is doing okay and getting along with Starlight as well. That's all she can really do at this point.