It was now early in the morning in the city of Canterlot. Celestia’s sun began to rise in the horizon. The princess herself, after she fully rose the sun with her magic, was joyous to begin a new day. As a matter of fact, she was very excited for Twilight Sparkle’s coronation ceremony.
She went to wake up her sister, Luna, so that they both would be ready and prepared for the ceremony. Celestia kept shaking her to quickly wake her up.
“Wake up, Lulu! Twilight’s ceremony is today! We need to get started!” Celestia said to her. Luna groaned on her pillow but slowly rose from her bed as she rubbed her eyes then opened them.
“Must you be so hasty, sister?” whined Luna. “We only have five hours until the coronation. Can we just have our breakfast first and then commence the ceremony?”
“Breakfast can wait. The coronation is our top priority. We wouldn’t want to be tardy for the celebration now, would we, Luna?” Celestia told her.
Luna then yielded knowing the importance of the ceremony. “You’re right, sister. I’m sure Twilight is very happy and excited for this very day of her life.” she said.
“Oh absolutely! I’m very proud of her.” Celestia said as tears started to water her eyes. “She has grown so much and has learned much. I remember the day I sent her to Ponyville so she could make friends and learn about friendship.”
“She was just a overly studious unicorn all those years ago. She had many ups and downs in her journey as an alicorn and as the Princess of Friendship, but as she had these trials in her life, she managed to conquer them all with friendship steadfastly.” Celestia recalled.
“Indeed. And now, she is rising into a new position of power where she will be of great benefit to every creature!” Luna added.
“Absolutely. She is definitely ready for the next phase of her life. Come now, let’s get ready.” Celestia said. Both the princesses of the day and night walked out of their chambers as they began the preparation.
Later, the Mane Six and Spike arrived in the palace of Canterlot. Twilight was both nervous and exited for this day. If she hadn’t learned the lesson of not freaking out in stressful situations, she would have been freaking out (or as her friends described it “Twilighting”) by now.
Her friends were very happy and proud of Twilight like Celestia and Luna were. Before they left for Canterlot, Pinkie had been very hyped for the ceremony. She wouldn’t stop listing off ideas as to how many cakes she should bake or if she would need vanilla or chocolate or strawberry, and so forth.
However happy they were, they were also very sad that her friend would then had to move from Ponyville to Canterlot as the new ruler of Equestria. They have spent so many years together as best close friends. Now that time was near.
Even Twilight herself was saddened at that fact. She couldn’t imagine the painful separation from her friends. She greatly panicked at the thought of never seeing them again. With that thought in mind, she somewhat feared that experience as the new ruler.
As they were walking towards the palace, they noticed something...strange. They saw nopony wandering in the streets, and they didn’t even see any creature (or non-pony) anywhere.
Wasn’t everypony supposed to be actually present for Twilight’s coronation? Did they even know that the coronation was today? Why were they not present for this special day of Twilight? Where were they?
They finally arrived at the palace. Twilight and her friends encountered the Royal Guard at the royal doors. The guards kneeled before the about-to-be-ruler, Twilight.
However, as soon as they allowed Twilight, Spike, and Rarity access into the royal halls, they immediately blocked entrance while death glaring the other four.
Puzzled, Applejack asked the guards to let them in but they firmly refused. Twilight, Spike, and Rarity looked back and saw their friends still outside. They didn’t understand what was going on.
“Excuse me sirs, but why aren’t you letting our friends in?” Rarity asked them.
“These earth ponies and pegasi could be dangerous. We’re just making sure they don’t cause any trouble.” One of the guards answered with a hint of hatred and prejudice in his tone.
“I appreciate you trying to protect us, but that is not necessary.” Twilight told them. “Princesses Celestia and Luna need us for the coronation ceremony.”
While the guards hated to let the others in, they knew better than to argue with the upcoming ruler of Equestria and thus provoke Celestia’s anger. They grudgingly obliged and let them let in the palace halls.
Twilight and her friends then walked in the halls until they found Celestia and Luna setting up the tables. The two sisters turned their heads and saw them coming.
“Twilight! You and your friends finally made it!” Celestia cheerfully said. “You’re just in time to help us set everything up. The ceremony begins in five hours from now.”
“We came here as fast as we could, Celestia. I’m honestly nervous and excited at the same time today.” said Twilight.
“Yeah! But don’t worry, Twilight! We’re here for you! Everything is just going to be fine!” Rainbow Dash encouraged.
“Exactly. But there is somethin’ strange goin’ on around here. How is it that nopony is showin’ up? Canterlot should be crowded by now!” Applejack said.
“Yeah. I don’t know why none of them are showing up. It’s almost like a ghost town!” Pinkie added. Fluttershy and Spike nodded in agreement.
The two royal sisters noted what they observed. “I’m quite certain they will be on their way here. Besides, the ceremony is only in five hours.” Luna assured them.
“Yes, there is no need to worry, my little ponies. Every pony and every creature will arrive to support you, Twilight. Trust me.” Celestia said. They wanted to make everything as positive as possible.
The Mane Six and Spike while still uncertain of the situation eventually gave up their suspicions and worries as they aided the princesses in setting up the ceremony.
But they were not alone. Up in the ceiling, stood a yellow and black metallic bird named Buzzsaw. He recorded everything they said as he was on top of a lamp without being noticed.
After downloading the information he needed, he flew out through an open window as he returned to the Decepticons to report on what he had gathered.