//------------------------------// // Epilogue 1 // Story: Hello From The Other Side 2 // by FoxMcCloud7921 //------------------------------// Ponyville Princess Celestia was pacing back and forth in front of the mirror, something she wasn’t used to doing and now that she thought about it, it was probably something she unconsciously instilled into her former student. Anything related to Nightmare Moon was considered a huge threat and she felt helpless having to wait to hear back from her sister and her former student. She shouldn’t be worried and had faith that those two, along with Sunset and Starlight and former student’s counterpart. If any of the nobles heard any of what was going on they’d think I’d gone mad, she thought. Suddenly the mirror began to activate, gathering her attention immediately. The portal opened and soon she saw Luna, Twilight, and Starlight come through. Celestia noticed the latter two looked absolutely exhausted. “Oh thank goodness you’re alright,” Celestia said. She then glanced at Twilight. “Um… this is…” “That is Princess Twilight, do not worry dear sister,” Luna said with a smile. Twilight looked down slightly. “I know you’re probably not happy about being deceived Princess and I’m sorry…” She then looked up and glared at her. “But considering what happened before I think we’re even now.” Celestia sighed. “Yes…I believe you’re right. Honestly, I don’t think Luna and I could do another adventure like that…” “Hm, I don’t know, it’s not bad once you get used to the place…” Luna said. “So, I’m assuming the Nightmare has been…?” “Yes,” Luna said. “We’ll talk more about it once we’re back in Canterlot. For now, I think it’s best we get out of these two’s manes.” “Ah, I understand,” Celestia said. “And Sunset? She didn’t come with you?” “Well…the truth is I’m actually on planning on going back there…you know, to see what it’s like and stuff,” Starlight said. “So Sunset will kind of be my guide while I’m there. She said she’ll have to save that lunch for another time.” Celestia smiled slightly. “Well, I’ll be in Canterlot whenever she comes back to visit. I’m sure Luna will give me the details but I want to thank you all, and I mean all of you for your help. Shall we go then sister?” Luna nodded and the two of them made their way out. Twilight and Starlight managed to wave goodbye before they slowly trotted to Twilight’s study nearby and the two of them found a seat on Twilight’s couch, both letting out a drawn out simultaneous sigh. Finally, Starlight couldn’t keep herself together any longer and she suddenly started sobbing. Twilight tried to keep a straight face but she couldn’t hold out any longer as well and suddenly screamed into one of the pillows. “W-What the hell just happened!?” “This is so fucked up, we almost died!” Twilight yelled. “So you agree!?” “Yes! I had absolutely no control of the situation!” Starlight wailed as Twilight looked at her hooves. “Dear Celestia, my hooves are still shaking!” “Why…Why does this stuff keep happening!?” “I don’t know Starlight, maybe it’s all a test, maybe Faust above hates me, or maybe I’m just depressed and fate just keeps pulling me into these kinds of things.” She sniffed slightly. “We really need a vacation…” Canterlot Vice-Principal Luna sat in her car as she stared down the road, the sun beginning to set for the evening. She looked to her right, towards the house that belonged to Rainbow Dash and her parents. This is stupid...I shouldn't be doing this...for all I know I could go to jail for this... No, the issue had to be addressed, once and for all. Luna wasn't quite sure why this happened in the first place, though it has been said dreams are meant to be a visualization of the unconscious mind, or something like that. She then sighed as she got out and made her way towards the front door. She then pressed the doorbell and and waited. The door then opened and a petite woman with amber-colored hair down to her shoulders was standing there. "Oh my goodness!" she then said very loudly. "Vice-Principal Luna, what a surprise! What can I do for you?" "H-Hello Miss Whistles," Luna said awkwardly. "I need to-" "Bow come here! Vice-Principal Luna is here!" "The vice-principal?" A man, close to Luna's age she guessed, suddenly appeared at the door. "Yes, I need to speak to Rainbow, if you don't-" "Oh no, she's not in trouble is she?" Bow asked. "Of course not!" Windy Whistles said. "You know our little Dashie, she's probably earned a scholarship somewhere!" "Please, if I may can I just-!?" "Mom, Dad, what's going on?" Rainbow Dash had been walking down the staircase and as soon as she Luna she stopped in her tracks. "Oh...hello Luna." "Again, if I may, I'd like to speak to Rainbow Dash...privately," Luna stated. "Oh um...sure if that's what you need," Windy said as Rainbow slowly made her way towards the door. Rainbow closed the door in her parents' faces as soon as she stepped outside. The two of them walked slowly towards the road. "So..." Rainbow began. "...What's up?" "I think we both know why I'm here," Luna sighed. "Listen Rainbow, about earlier..." "Don't worry, I'm not gonna call the cops or anything," Rainbow assured her. "But that dream...I just..." "I can't explain it either, and maybe there's meaning to it but the truth is..." "I know, I know, it can't work out." "Unless..." Luna paused for a moment. "Unless what?" Rainbow asked somewhat suspiciously. "When do you turn eighteen?" The question definitely caught the teen off guard but she replied regardless. "In three months but..." "Very good." Luna said as she suddenly walked off towards her car. "Perhaps after that we can talk and see how things go..." She turned back and gave Rainbow a wink. Rainbow suddenly started blushing but she couldn't help but chuckle. "You know what? Why the hell not?" "Until then Dash, have a good summer." Luna got into her car and waved to the girl before driving off. Rainbow stood there for a moment before she started dancing in place. "Ohmygoshohmygoshohmygosh!" There. She went out and said it. Luna wasn't sure how she was supposed to feel but at the very least she felt relieved. She then pushed a button. "Send to Celestia: 'How do you feel about Neighsian tonight?'" After the message sent, Luna said, "Play Driving Mix." The music started playing and Luna smiled. "Well, it has been awhile since I've put the old girl through her paces..." She then slammed on the gas as the Maserati sped off towards the sunset.