//------------------------------// // Starswirl Excitement! // Story: Twilight’s Backstage Pass // by Lonely Fanboy48 //------------------------------// Summer had never been this great for the Rainbooms. With tons of activities coming their way, they’d never miss it, especially the schedule they have planned for the weekend. The Starswirl Festival. Sunset wanted to go there because of PostCrush, one of the best bands in the festival. But when it comes to Human Twilight, she has less plans, other than hanging out with her friends. She may worship the bands, but not in the way Sunset does. Both Sunset and Twilight are walking by the statue in the courtyard of Canterlot High. They have everything planned out, when they’re going to ride in Rarity’s RV tonight and Sunset wants to remind Princess Twilight that she’s leaving for the weekend. “So are you packed up for tonight?” Sunset asked to her best friend. “Yes, I’m all set for the trip.” Twilight replied, despite feeling a bit bored at the moment. “Is there something wrong?” Sunset stopped before she steps through the portal. “Well…” Twilight paused until she changed the subject. “Why are you going to Equestria, instead of writing a message?” “Because after our yacht vacation, when I was taking her home, I told her I was going to come over to Twilight’s castle and remind her.” “Is it because the statue is farther from anywhere we go?” Sunset sighed from Twilight’s next question. She may remember the quicksand portal from the island months ago, but she doubts there will be another one in a different location. “The thing is, I want Twilight to know where I’m going. Back during our trip in Camp Everfree, I forgot to bring my journal and it didn’t make things easier when she didn’t find out about the situation.” With everything she needed to explain, Twilight felt puzzled. If her counterpart actually been with Sunset all this time, she would have found something that was the opposite of what her counterpart really is. “And do you think she’s still busy?” Twilight asked. “Obviously. Why? Are you thinking you want her to hang out with you like before?” The bookworm nodded with an awkward smile but Sunset rolled her eyes. It was a lucky shot a month ago but as of now, the Princess Of Friendship has a lot to do in Equestria. “Do you remember when she talked to you about princess duties?” Sunset recalled. “Yeah but I never did any research about Princesses, I’m more of a sci-fi fan during my free time. Didn’t think my counterpart’s life was more complicated than me.” Twilight then made her way to the steps of the entrance and sat down. As for Sunset, she didn’t want to bother Princess Twilight’s schedule but her friend deserves more in the Starswirl Festival. However it’s still a questionable chance to help her at the moment. Sunset takes out her journal which surprises Twilight. “What are you doing?” “I’m going to send a message to Twilight about this.” “Wait, you can’t do that, I don’t want her to feel irritated.” Just when Sunset was about to write her first words, she stood in place. It made her surprised that Twilight is starting to understand the life of what Princesses do. Twilight got back up and came to Sunset. “I understand your trying to help, but I have to respect her princess life.” Twilight looking at Sunset’s page of her journal still blanked. Sunset on the other hand thinks otherwise. “Twilight.” She closed her journal. “I do respect her life, but I respect you too. You and her had a great time back on the cruise. And since we’re going somewhere that’s on land, she might meet some friends she made last year.” “But how are we going to resolve her being occupied in the festival?” “We can give her a tour, she was part of the Rainbooms before you came along, so she will enjoy the music.” As much Twilight agrees with Sunset’s point, especially the idea the princess has her friends to help her duties when she’s away, she’s still biased on the possibility. There’s going to be a lot going on in the Starswirl Festival and Twilight has little plans there. There’s only one element that will keep her happy for the entire weekend and it will keep her in the festival for the rest of the weekend. “Okay, but I think you should remind her of what the festival is going to be like. And maybe have her bring Starlight Glimmer, just to make sure she can help.” Sunset felt relief that her friend gave her the idea about her counterpart bringing Starlight to make things easier. She reopened her journal and write down her message to the Princess Of Friendship. “Dear Twilight Sparkle, I was going to meet you face to face but I changed my mind, me and my friends are going to the Starswirl Festival this weekend, but your counterpart doesn’t have a lot planned there. This isn’t an emergency, she’s just going to be a bit bored. We’ve been thinking you might want to come over to keep her occupied for the weekend. You don’t have to say yes, it’s just an offer. The festival is going to be a music festival where PostCrush and other bands perform on stage. We have backstage passes and also spares for you. Speaking of that, your counterpart wants you to bring Starlight Glimmer in case we need her help. Like if your feeling unhappy in the festival, she could cheer you up. Not saying this to offend you, we just know your busy. We’re going to be leaving tonight, take the time you need to make your decision. Again, it’s your decision if you want to come.  Your friend, Sunset Shimmer” After she wrote down the message, she closes her book as the magic vibrates it. “This will take time for her to answer, so we just gonna have to wait.” Sunset said. “Yeah I know, this is like texting.” Twilight replied. “I’m still unsure if she’s going to have her friends back her up like before.” Then they heard the portal from the statue reacting which caught their attention. In less than five seconds, The Princess Of Friendship came out in the open with a huge excited smile on her face. She rushed up to her two friends which caused them to flinch. “Your going on a trip that involves STARSWIRL!!?” Princess Twilight’s reaction was so unexpected, it made her counterpart speechless, especially it wasn’t even a minute when she read Sunset’s message. “Yeah...and you didn’t respond to my message?” Sunset asked. Just when the princess was about to squeal, she completely forgot about it. “Oh sorry, I want you to know that I do have plans, I just got home a few minutes ago.” Princess Twilight blushed. “So you want to come?” Human Twilight added. “Sure.” Princess Twilight answered while giving her counterpart a hug. “You may gave me the best cruise vacation but that doesn’t me it’s going to be a one time thing between us.” “What do you mean?” After the princess broke the hug, she tells her counterpart another thing about her. “When I came back to Equestria after we went back, I realized you showed me what this world has so much to show. Kind of like what my friends did last year when I was on the beach. Camp Everfree, Crystal Prep, the mall, I miss those places a lot and there’s more I haven’t went to.” Sunset can see what Princess Twilight is talking about. Places like Equestrialand and the Planetarium were the ones the princess had never been to. It’s really hard to think she was away for so long that other people decided to fill her in. And if she misses the Starswirl Festival, it would make her disappointed. As for Human Twilight, she was more than happy to have her counterpart hanging out with her during the weekend. Not to mention she might see old faces she met last year which could give her a chance to know what she did with them, giving her more of an opportunity to know more about her. “I’ll make sure yours and Starlight’s backstage passes will be ready for ya.” Human Twilight smirked. “And I’ll remind the others that the Princess Of Friendship will be the guest of honor during the trip.” Sunset smiled. “Thank you and sorry I surprised you without messaging you by journal.” Princess Twilight scratched on the back of her head. “It’s okay, Pinkie Pie does that in some occasions.” The three girls laughed with each other as they have everything planned out for their Starswirl Festival. Princess Twilight returned to Equestria and remind Starlight that they’re going to the Mirror World for the weekend. They will pack everything they need while their friends will take care of everything when they’re gone. Human Twilight couldn’t think of a better way to make her experience in the festival any more fun. She may have less days with her counterpart from before, but they will make their weekend a long weekend.