The crowd was thumping at the latest Rainbooms concert. Playing to a sold out amphitheater, the band was energized by the very fervor that flowed from the crowd.
Glowsticks waved over the crowd, fans clapped their hands in rhythm with the music, the entire stadium practically shook with the very glee the audience was exerting. And the fun wasn’t going to stop there. This was only the first stop on the Rainbooms’ tour. After this, they were going to spread their love across the country, and energize as many fans as they could.
Unknown to them, their audience was joined by another band.
The Shadowbolts: Gloriosa Daisy, her brother Timber Spruce, Juniper Montage, and Wallflower Blush were all in attendance. Of them all, Juniper was whooping and hollering the loudest, jumping in and out of her seat, until Sour Sweet forcibly sat her down.
“What are you so happy about? Those are the jerks that beat us,” Sour Sweet admonished.
“I know. But, they’re just so good! I mean, look at them!” Juniper answered, before she started jumping up and down again.
“What do you have against them anyway?” Gloriosa asked.
“That’s our thing, get used to it.” Sugarcoat said.
Three hours passed, and the concert came to a close. The Rainbooms took a bow, and the fans let loose one last long, lengthy cheer, before the band left the stage. Slowly, the seats emptied, except for the fans who stayed to show their enthusiasm for the show. Meanwhile, the Rainbooms, who joined their friends in the green room.
“Wow, your performance was awesome!” Lemon Zest shouted. “Why aren't you girls on CD yet?”
“We haven’t got there, Lemon.” Rainbow Dash said.
“It’s not that we don’t wanna. It’s just we ain’t got that kind o’ cash yet,” Applejack said.
“So, what? You girls blow your budget on a tour, instead of recordings? It sounds like you have enough money to me,” Sunny Flare said.
“Easy for you to say,” Fluttershy commented.
Sunset carried all the musical equipment to the Rainbooms’ bus. Tomorrow morning, they were going to leave town to begin the next leg of their tour.
Nearby, Twilight Sparkle was sharing a sheet of lyrics for a new song with Wallflower Blush.
“So, just how did you get the idea for a song called ‘Lovely Gardens?’” Wallflower asked.
“How else? Sunset just wanted to write a song to let you know how special you are to us,” Twilight answered.
“The song was really beautiful when Fluttershy did her part.”
“It’s supposed to make the song breathtaking, and make you feel happy when you’re around us.”
Wallflower hugged Twilight and just in time. Sunset and Rarity ran back onstage to make an announcement.
“I hope you enjoyed our concert. Yeah, I know we’re going to be away for awhile but that's what bands do,” Sunset said.
“Of course, darling. And don’t forget about the dresses I made. It’s going to be a long tour for us.” Rarity warp her arm around Sunset.
“We’re back in about two weeks,” Sunset bade the crowd.
Everyone but Sunset left home to get the energy they needed for tomorrow. Sunset stayed with her friends so she can explain the places they’re going to.
“Seven cities that are far away from each other?” Indigo Zap asked.
“Yeah, we don’t want to go too far with this tour. So, I want to know: what are all of you going to do tomorrow?”
Gloriosa stood up and to explain the plans she and her brother had. “My brother wants me to go on the beach for one full day because he’s a lifeguard there.”
“I just wanted her to enjoy a great day, and show her what I do.” Timber explained.
Sour Sweet walks up to Sunset about her’s and the Shadowbolts plan. “Speaking of the beach: since Rarity is leaving we really don’t have anything to do. So, I told my friends that we should go surfing.”
“It’s our way of showing off our talents. Just like Rainbow Dash and Applejack do,” Indigo said confidently.
“Okay, what about you two? Juniper and Wallflower?” Sunset looked towards them.
“Nothing really. When it comes to summer vacation, I always stay with my father when he makes a movie at his studio,” Juniper said.
“And I never went to the beach. I’ve never even swam in my life,” Wallflower replied as she blushed. “And I really feel uncomfortable wearing a swimsuit.”
“There’s safety swimsuits that cover up your entire body,” Sunset explained.
“They do?”
“Yes.”
“Okay. But even if I go to the beach, I won’t have anyone to hang out with.”
Sunset Shimmer wanted to help Wallflower, but she had to leave tomorrow morning. And another thing she noticed was that everyone else besides the Rainbooms had their activities, so everyone in town was completely out of the question for Wallflower.
But then, she had an idea. She remembered some friends she barely talked to, due to them being far away from her. For so many weeks and months, the Shadowbolts and the others have been respectful to Sunset Shimmer, and she thought her friend would like to catch up on what’s been going on so far.
“Everyone before you go, I wanna tell you something. But, you have to keep this a secret from everyone.” Everyone paid their attention on Sunset as she readied to explain. “I know you know my friend Twilight Sparkle.”
“Of course, the nerd who used to be a Crystal Prep student,” Indigo recalled.
“Well, before you came here for the Friendship Games, there was another Twilight who looks like her.”
This made Timber surprised. “Really?”
“Yeah and the thing is….. I actually live where she lives in her world.”
Everyone went completely silent after hearing that, but Sunset still continued. “No, it’s not that I stay there, because I do have a place to live. But, the point is I came from that world. I’m not going to explain everything, but my friend Twilight is a princess.”
“A Princess?” Juniper responded.
“Yes. And she modified the portal so she can be here. When she has the time, that is.”
“What are you trying to do?” Sour Sweet asked.
“Well, I wanted her to know who you guys are, but I’m afraid she’s busy. Especially since she told me she recently opened a school there.”
The others took their time about this suggestion from Sunset Shimmer. They never thought that the other Twilight was a princess, no less different from the Twilight Sparkle they knew.
Timber was curious about her, so he asked the first question for Sunset. “Ummm, does she usually take time off as Princess?”
“I don’t know.”
“Well, maybe you should talk to her. I know it’s a low chance she would accept your advice, but I think I want to know her.” The others gave their speech about the Princess counterpart of Twilight Sparkle, starting with the Shadowbolts.
“A princess from a different world seems very interesting,” Sunny Flare shared.
“And the fact she could be different from our Twilight. I think hanging out with Princess Twilight would make my day,” Lemon Zest placed her hands on her hips, smiling.
Then Gloriosa Daisy spoke her thoughts about Princess Twilight. “You know for a person who not only lives in a different world, but also is a princess: I think she would be interested to meet us.”
“And I want to meet her, since she’s different,” Timber commented.
Juniper found a way to make her vacation memorable. If she met someone who lived in a different world. “I really want to know everything about her. Like, her school for example. And if she goes to the beach like you guys, I’ll come.”
“That’s a great idea. We can hang out with Princess Twilight at the beach!” Sugarcoat cheered. For once she was really interested into something. However, the only person who hadn’t said anything yet was Wallflower.
“Come on, Wallflower. Do you want to meet Princess Twilight?” Juniper asked.
“Well, I think it would be nice. But, at the same time, people would notice the difference.”
“Actually, not at all. Because, Twilight told me that everyone has mistaken her for Princess Twilight once she got here in the Friendship Games. And, they didn’t even notice the differences. So, I’ll talk to her and give her a swimsuit. I’ll text all of you when I’m done. And, Wallflower,” She put her hand onto her shoulder. “You’re going to have a great time with her.”
Wallflower didn’t know what to say. She blushed every time new things happened when she got respected. The idea of hanging out with a princess was like when she read fairy tail books when she was six. She dreamed of meeting one, and this could be the chance.
“Okay, I accept your suggestion,” She answered, while also receiving a hug from Sunset.
“Perfect! I’ll get to her right now!” Sunset said.
“Wait!” Sunny called before Sunset could get to her destination. “Where are you going to find her?”
Sunset rolled her eyes awkwardly, since she doesn't want anyone to know where Equestria was. “You will never know,” was as she said, until she gets to the statue, leaving everyone either excited or confused.
“Do you think she’s hiding something?” Indigo said.
“I don’t know,” Sour replied.
“Who cares? I’m gonna buy a swimsuit for myself so I can swim with Princess Twilight! If that happens,” Juniper finished, as she ran to the mall to buy a swimsuit.
Gloriosa and Timber made their way to their car, while discussing about Princess Twilight.
“So do you think that she might come?” Timber said.
“I don’t know for sure. But, if so, maybe we can show her Camp Everfree if we have the time.” Gloriosa suggested.
“Okay, since no one is there.” Timber drove the car and head home.
The Shadowbolts and Wallflower also headed home. And as for Sunset Shimmer, she headed to the statue and step in to go to Equestria and meet her princess friend.