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// The Princess’s Expectations 
// Story: Twilight’s Backstage Pass 
// by Lonely Fanboy48 
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Princess Twilight went back to Sunset’s world with Starlight Glimmer by her side. By the time they arrived, Rarity has her RV ready with all the other Rainbooms inside. As Twilight and Starlight enter inside the fashionista’s vehicle, they leave Canterlot High and making their way to their destination. Unlike Camp Everfree that’s only ten to twenty minutes away, the Starswirl Festival is almost an hour away.

With the sun setting over the hills, the stars appear in the darkening sky. Both Twilight and Starlight looked out the window, wondering what awaits them in the festival itself tomorrow. Meanwhile Sunset and the others watch their two new guests. For this being the second time hanging out with Twilight and Starlight after for so long.

“I can’t believe we’re going to hang out with Twilight again.” Applejack commented.

“Not to mention we have Starlight Glimmer this time.” Rainbow added.

“Okay, before we get ahead of ourselves, we only have two days. Tomorrow and the next day.” Sunset reminded.

“And we also need to know that the reason they’re here is because of me.” Human Twilight replied.

“But Twilight darling, we understand.” Rarity chimed while still paying attention on the road. “We still had a great time back at the cruise a few months ago.”

“We showed her everything, I’m pretty sure we will get our chance.” Fluttershy added.

Human Twilight remembered everything that happened during her time on the cruise, minus the Rainbow Dashes. She was with her Princess counterpart the whole time and did a lot of activities with her. All of her friends had a great time, even when they weren’t hanging out with the Princess Of Friendship.

In order to make things simpler, she walks up to her two pony friends. “Twilight, Starlight?”

“Yes?” The two turned around.

“Can we have a talk for a second?” As Human Twilight went back to where she was sitting, she begins the conversation. “What type of activities your looking forward to at the Starswirl Festival?”

Princess Twilight thought about it ever since she headed back to her world. She was too excited to think the festival would have something to do with Starswirl himself. 

“Well...for it being all about music, I think it would be an interesting experience. Other then my singing and dancing performance back on the cruise and watching all of you perform, I didn’t know there was going to be a festival dedicated to other bands.”

“Oh trust me, you’re going to love it.” Sunset smirked as she gives Twilight and Starlight a flyer about the festival and the bands. “You will be able to meet these bands and listen to their music on stage. There’s going to be a lot more going on than you’d think.”

“Why, is there going to be surprises?” Starlight asked.

“We never know until we see it for ourselves.” Pinkie smiled.

Twilight and Starlight looked at the flyer to see all the bands who are performing. Not to mention there's going to be stands for food and activities. Out of all the places she went to last year, Everfree Forest, Crystal Prep and the beach, the festival is a mystery to her. Instead of being on a boat for one week, she’s on land for the whole weekend, meeting old and new faces for the first time since forever.

“Sunset,” Twilight responded. “Who is PostCrush?”

This made Sunset mesmerized about the band PostCrush. “One of the best bands in the festival. They’re only doing another reunion for this occasion and I’m so excited to hear them after all this time.”

This made Twilight and Starlight look at each other. “So it’s basically like your girls, the Rainbooms?” Starlight guessed.

“Hey! We’re still in high school!” Rainbow retorted.

“Sorry, I never listen to any of your songs.”

Twilight found Sunset’s interest into PostCrush something she never expect from her. “You really love them?” She asked.

“Big time! I think you’re going to love them too once your watch their performance.” Sunset smiled.

“And the fact that Dirk Thistleweed and his band are going to be there. It would be great if you give them a chance.” Applejack added.

Then Rarity remembered something. “Oh, and when we get there, I would be happy to have you meet one of my personal friends, Vignette Valencia.”

The expectations in the Princess Of Friendship have grown bigger with more names coming out from their friends. She wonders what awaits her once she enters the festival. “I’ll try to keep that in mind.” She smiled with her eyes closed.







It took time for Rarity to get to the festival after driving for almost an hour. The girls looked at their window and saw the entrance where they need their backstage passes in order to get in. While Twilight only gets a few seconds to look at the festival itself, she found it really unique. During her time in Camp Everfree with Timber and Gloriosa, she always knew that camping in the woods is all about nature. Now she realizes that anything that sometimes don’t go together can happen out of the ordinary.

“This looks promising.” Starlight commented.

“And my expectations might exceed.” Twilight added.

Rarity found a spot by the trees to park, she drove her RV off the road and parked a few yards where the festival is at. The Rainbooms got out and saw that other people just arrived.

“Tomorrow’s gonna be sweet!” Rainbow cheered.

Twilight and Starlight look at the tens of people preparing themselves for bed after arriving. “Are you going to remember anyone you come across?” Starlight asked.

“Maybe, it’s been a year since I went to the beach.” Twilight replied.

“I’m sure you will come across someone you met last year.” Sunset wrapping her arm around Twilight.

With only little time tonight, the only thing they need to do is sleep until the morning. They headed back in their RV as they tuck themselves inside their sleeping bags. While most of them get close to slumber, Princess Twilight’s expectations will be put to the test once she sees the festival itself. Behind the entrance is where all the music is taking place amon so many talented bands. She will find out what her friends are talking about, not to mention she will keep her counterpart occupied during the whole weekend.