Sunset Shimmer and Fiery Flames woke up as the sunlight beamed down on them. They got out of bed and stretched every part of their bodies. Fiery then flew towards Sunset and landed on her head again. She smiled and trotted out of her room heading to the kitchen. Spike is already down there making breakfast. Twilight went stir-crazy looking for a book in particular.
"Twilight, are you ok?"
"Does it look like I'm ok?" Twilight twitched a little. She didn't have any sleep last night. "Spike! Where did you put my book?!"
"What book Twilight?" Spike said bringing out a tray of pancakes and hash browns.
"I had a book in the Friendship Map Throne room and now I can't find it!"
Spike gulped a little bit brushed it off.
"What was the book called Twilight?" Sunset asked.
"It had no name. Just some notes I was taking today."
Spike began to sweat. Sunset saw the expression from Spike.
"Spike did you had something to do with Twilight's missing book?"
Spike sighed. "Yes. I know what happened to the book."
"Finally!" Twilight shouted. "Please tell me what you did with my book Spike."
"I thought the book was an old book and...sorry Twilight but I fed the pages you written to Fiery Flames yesterday."
"What?!" Twilight shouted. She then used her magic to take Spike out of the kitchen. Sunset used her magic to save the tray full of food and brought it to the table.
"What were you thinking Spike?!" Twilight shouted.
"I didn't know what else to feed Fiery at the time yesterday. Sunset and Discord came here yesterday wanting to know where you were at. I told them where you were. Sunset asked if I can take care of Fiery which I did. Why didn't you tell me not to touch any books to burn for Fiery?!" Spike shouted back to make a statement.
"I didn't need to because I thought you knew better! That book contained today's Friendship Lesson for Sunset Shimmer! Every single detail is written to make it perfect! Now I have to think of some way to make a Friendship lesson without her knowing the struggles to find or create one!" Twilight shouted louder than before.
"I'm sorry Twilight! I didn't...know." Spike shed a tear a little knowing he made a bad mistake. Twilight saw him shedding some tears and quickly hugged him with her wings.
"Sorry for yelling at you Spike...I'm just a little cranky. I know what you did was an accident. I should have told you to guard the book for me while I was away. Can you forgive me for being angry with you." Twilight said in a calm demeanor tone.
"Of course I can. I love you Twilight."
The two hugged and made their differences. They went to check on Sunset Shimmer. She was having fun tickling Fiery Flames belly. Fiery was making cute laughs and Sunset couldn't help but hear a little bit more from her baby. Spike and Twilight went to the table and sat together. Spike made flaming hot paper rolls for Fiery to eat. It came from a book that was long forgotten in the library of the Two Sisters. After breakfast, Spike left the castle to run some errands. Twilight took Sunset Shimmer outside of the castle.
"So how are you feeling with everything thus far Sunset?" Twilight asked.
"I feel very happy, to be honest. I haven't felt like this in years. Even with the short amount of time I had with the counterparts. I feel that my purpose in life is continuing to grow bigger and bigger. I have tons of new friends here. I have a cute little guy on my head. No words can really express how I'm feeling." Sunset said.
"Good. I'm glad your feeling happy after the misery of the other world has brought you."
"So, where are we going?"
"To Canterlot. Your first Friendship Lesson begins there for today."
"Alright Twilight, let's begin."
Twilight and Sunset boarded the train heading to Canterlot. Sunset gazed at the window the entire time. Fiery held on to Sunset's horn. He looked out the window as well to see the beauty in creation. The ride went by quick. Twilight and Sunset trotted towards Celestia's castle. From there they entered and were greeted by Celestia.
"Hello Twilight, hello Sunset. It's so nice to see the two of you here."
"Hi, Princess Celestia. Twilight said.
"Hi, mom." Sunset hugged Princess Celestia.
"Sunset, your first Friendship Lesson is to spend quality time with Princess Celestia."
Celestia smiled and Sunset was a bit confused but she took the challenge. Spending quality with Celestia will ease tensions up even though the greeted and cried a while back. Twilight left and sighing in relief that her plan work. Originally this is not supposed to be the first Friendship Lesson but it'll give Twilight a few things to jot down for a real Friendship Lesson that Spike won't feed to Fiery Flames. Twilight flew back home while Celestia and Sunset headed towards the Canterlot Garden Maze.
"It's been a long time since the two of us came here hasn't it mom?"
"Too long if you ask me. While you were away, I come down here during my free time to imagine you being here with me. Seeing the beauty of the garden and what life has to offer. I am deeply sorry for the years I turned you down because I was more focused on my duties than your well being."
"It's ok, I forgive you."
"Thanks. For the years I've come down. Memorizing what you and I would be doing. I missed those years that you grew into the young mare you are today. I'm truly happy that not only you are back home but you have the potential to become a Princess. I still sense the magic deep down inside of you."
"If it ain't the sun which your the Princess of, what you think is a possibility on my end?"
"I don't know but whatever it may be, it'll be important for all ponies in Equestria."
"Don't forget Draqonacuus."
"Hah, good one."
Celestia and Sunset Shimmer walked through the whole Canterlot Garden Maze together. Fiery Flame burped and burned some flowers in the maze. It made Sunset and Celestia laugh until the fire had to be put out. When they left the maze, they headed into town for ice cream sundaes. They ate their ice cream sundaes. Fiery jumped in and melted some of it. He wanted the chocolate syrup he hardens with his heat. Sunset didn't mind it one bit. After that, Celestia and Sunset headed back to the castle. When they came in Raven tried to get Celestia's attention about an important meeting but Celestia excused Raven. She had more important matters with Sunset Shimmer. Raven was not pleased and so were the other ponies in the area complaining until Celestia stomped her hoof down letting them know to get out. The expression on Celestia's face was not pretty as the ponies flee away from Celestia not wanting to piss her off. Raven trotted the other way as quickly as possible. Sunset could only laugh as the two went upstairs to Celestia's room.
"I can't believe you just did that mom."
"Well, I'm serious when I promised you to spend more quality time together. If meetings that are not really necessary to handle then those I'll push aside until further notice. I don't want to lose another second with you when we have time together. I am not going to put my priorities first when you are here. Never again. Seeing them run was funny. It's something I don't do often."
"I'll say."
"So would you like to spend the night here?"
"I would love that actually but I would like to stay up all night with you and Luna if you don't mind."
"Not at all. I wouldn't mind taking a day off tomorrow either."
Sunset and Celestia smiled and hugged each other. They wind up playing a few board games while waiting for Luna to wake up from her slumber. Early night for her is morning.
It is now 7:30. Celestia just lowered the Sun. Luna raised the moon up. Luna was expecting to be alone tonight with her duties but now, she'll be having her sister and Sunset right by her side. It truly made Luna happy to see her subject staying up for the night while all the others were preparing themselves for their slumber.
"The night shall be most joyous for those seeing the nightlights, stars and the glorious moon," Luna stated.
"It is beautiful Princess Luna. Back in the other world, it would be impossible to see all the stars at night. Too much electricity floods the streets and cities making it harder to see the beauty," Sunset said.
"Well, thy night shall enlighten you."
Princess Luna, Celestia, and Sunset stargazed at the night sky. Seeing the different constellations, shooting stars and comets that came by. The night is truly gorgeous to look at.
2 hours later, Luna stretched her wings.
"Now it's time for me to enter the dream realm and help the ponies have a good night sleep."
"Can I come with you, Luna?"
"Of course you can Sunset. I don't mind having company for a while."
Celestia fell asleep. Too tired to stay up after a lot of fun with Sunset Shimmer. Luna used her magic and brought Sunset Shimmer into the dream realm.
"Wow, the dream realm is huge."
"Indeed. We've been here helping ponies who are having nightmares. Also, we've learned to keep all dreams as secret as possible."
"How nice."
"Come, there is much I can show you."
Luna flew and as Sunset trotted down the night stream path. Luna showed several ponies' nightmares. Sunset gets to see how Luna takes care of business. It's a simple job really. Go in the dream, take care of the darkness of the dream unless the mare and/or stallion likes darkness. Sunset got to see Fiery Flame's dream. He's grown flying alongside with his mother and Discord. Sunset could only smile. Then Fiery ate the Sun which caused an eternal night. Luna laughed at it. Luna showed the bubbles of alternate dreams that can be placed in case the original dream is too heavily damage for the pony to handle. She used the alternate dream bubble on Snips and Snails. They both had horrific nightmares about Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon. Torturing them and making them all pretty.
The night went by pretty quick in the dream realm. Luna used her magic to bring Sunset back to Canterlot. When they arrived, Luna used her magic to lower the moon. She wished that the moon can stay up longer but remembers the cycle of the day. Sun first before the moon. Luna hugged Sunset and went inside the castle. She was going to eat before going back to sleep. Sunset went up to Celestia and lie down next to her. Celestia woke up and saw Sunset Shimmer next to her. She used her magic to lift her up and place her on the bed. Fiery Flames flew and landed next to Sunset Shimmer.
"I see you won't rest until she does."
Fiery nodded his head. Sunset sensed Fiery next to her and hold him. Celestia went outside to raise the sun. After she raised the sun, she was called in by Raven to discuss an important matter. Celestia let Sunset be and left the room. Raven and Celestia spoke a little about the Grand Galloping Gala coming in the next few days. Celestia told Raven to send the tickets to Twilight and her friends. Especially Discord. She feels that the Draqonacuus can liven the party up this year.
It is now 12:30 in the afternoon. Sunset got out of bed and Fiery flew up and landed on Sunset's head. She smiled and decided to say bye to Celestia. As she made her way down to the corridor, she saw Celestia and Twilight coming.
"Did you had a fun time Sunset?" Twilight asked.
"I did. I got to learn something new about Celestia and Luna."
"That's great to hear them. Your second Friendship lesson will begin next week."
"Sounds good. I'll be looking forward to it."
Celestia hugged Sunset goodbye. Celestia hugged Twilight as well. Twilight, Sunset, and Fiery were on their way back to Ponyville. Celestia told Twilight to look out for a very special invitation coming this week. Once the invitation comes, the party can begin.