//------------------------------// // The Princess Of Starswirl // Story: Twilight’s Backstage Pass // by Lonely Fanboy48 //------------------------------// After six long hours enjoying the Starswirl Festival, Princess Twilight made up her mind to talk to PostCrush about making a speech in front of the crowd to which they accepted. Almost everyone is in attendance at the final PostCrush performance before they head back home. At the last minute, they were told that one of the girls who saved the festival from cancellation is going to be making a speech. After what they saw earlier, they’re more than pleased to listen to anything from the speaker. The Rainbooms are in the front row while they wait for their princess friend to come on stage. Most of their fingers are crossed, hoping what happens afterwards doesn’t backfire. Celestia and Luna are in the way back of the crowd, looking forward to the speech they’re going to hear. Under the stage itself, Princess Twilight is taking deep breaths while Sunset Shimmer is right by her side and PostCrush on the other. “Relax. Everything is going to be fine.” Sunset said. “Sorry Sunset, This feels way serious then the speeches I did back at Equestria.” Twilight responded back. “Twilight, I can guarantee you’re going to be free from trouble.” Kiwi being honest. “And the fact we owe you for this.” Supernova added. “Also, even if you’re going to be busy, think about the places we'll take you.” Sunset placing her hand on her friend’s shoulder. “And if you meet anyone who hasn’t seen you, keep an open mind and think of the positives. I’m sure the crowd will make you happy once we leave.” Twilight took the time she had left to process Sunset’s advice. Sunset is always right at times like this and if is true, she wouldn’t have to deal with this problem anymore. “I have to get back to my friends, you’re about to be on stage in a minute. Good luck!” Sunset went up the staircase and left the understage room leaving Twilight and PostCrush. The princess took a deep breath as she’s standing at the platform where she comes out. As for Kiwi and Supernova, they press their buttons of the stage. The platform under Twilight rises up with a hole above the ceiling. She can already hear screaming fans coming from the hole. Kiwi picks up a functional microphone as she begins the intro of the performance. “Ladies and gentlemen! Please welcome one of the heroes of the Starswirl Festival, Twilight Sparkle!” Kiwi shouted. Once the Princess Of Friendship came out from the ground, she sees hundreds of people cheering, thanking her for saving the festival and the music it offers. She saw the Rainbooms right at front, waving in excitement to see their princess friend on stage yet again. Even with the amount of people, Twilight can still recognize familiar faces. Wallflower Blush, Microchips and even Dirk’s band in different spots. With a turned on microphone in front of her, she took one last deep breath as she grabs the microphone. “Hey everyone.” She spoke as the crowd became quiet. “This may take a while so please be patient.” The princess stopped herself to take another deep breath. Her heart is pounding while the crowd remain silent. The Rainbooms starting to become worried from watching Twilight taking her time. “Come on Twilight, you can do this.” Human Twilight whispered to herself. Princess Twilight found the words as she gets back to her speech. “For what we did today by stopping The Dazzlings from hijacking the Starswirl Festival is the right thing for not only all of you, but the musicians as well.” She then pointed at Dirk Thistleweed and his band. “I’ve listened to their music and even if they’re not perfect, they are great in their own style from their vocals and instrumental talents.” Dirk and his band approved from Twilight’s opinion as they make an applause with a smile on their faces. “But as much as I want to give my approval to the bands, that’s not what I’m here for.” The Princess closed her eyes and slowly makes her next move. Both Kiwi and Supernova looked at their laptop as they feel nervous when Twilight is shaking. “Do you think we should help her?” Supernova said in concerned. “She’s not going to faint, we’re still good.” Kiwi replied. The princess moved her arm and pointed at her counterpart in the crowd. The spotlight has turned to Human Twilight with the crowd turning their attention on. “You see that girl who looks just like me minus the glasses and ponytail?” She lifted her arm down. “You may say we’re twins but...we’re really not.” Celestia made it awkward when she mistaken Human Twilight with the other back at the Friendship Games. “The truth is...I don’t live in this world.” The crowd made a gasped from the Princess’s honestly. “If any of you live closer to Canterlot High, there's a statue with a portal leading to a different world. That world is Equestria.” “Equestria?” Dirk wondered as he looked at Dakota and Violet. “I came to this world to take back the crown that belongs to me. Then when I came back, me and my friends try to defeat The Dazzlings. Long story. And not only that...I’m also a princess.” Then the crowd made a louder gasped to think this version of Twilight is a princess. “Looks like Rarity’s princess friend is going to be well known when she’s around.” Vignette commented. Twilight tried to find the right words she can say next but the fact the word princess has come out, there’s no turning back. The only thing she can address is her last two returns and this weekend off. “If you wanna know why I keep coming back...it’s because I was interested in things I missed. The Rainbooms went through so many situations, I mostly felt disappointed for not helping them. Granted they didn’t need my help but still.” She stopped herself again as she looked at her friends. They felt a little ashamed for going on adventures without the Princess Of Friendship. Even if they have to handle the setbacks, they missed the good, but limited days with Princess Twilight. As for Human Twilight, it took her this long to see the motivations from her counterpart. It took a day off on the beach with tens of friends, a week on the second cruise vacation and now a weekend off in the Starswirl Festival just to catch up on everything. “When me and the Rainbooms leave, you’re not going to see me anytime soon. As much as I wanted to know all of you personally, I don’t want to over pressure myself. But whenever something happens in the future of this world that catches my interest, I might come back. I don’t know when the time is but who knows. I’ve been thinking about this all day but please, if you tell your friends and family about this, please don’t encourage them to go to Canterlot High and go through the portal. My friends went through an incident and it was a pain for them to gather their classmates from getting caught. That’s the only thing I want from all of you. And that’s all I have to say.” Princess Twilight placed her microphone back at the stand as she’s finally finished with her speech. The fans stood in silence for the next ten seconds, every word they heard from Twilight made them understand one hundred percent. Suddenly, the crowd cheered while giving an applause to the princess of Equestria. Twilight opened her eyes in surprise from the ovation she made. The Rainbooms are excited that they’re not in another situation between two worlds. A smile came to the princess that her speech has succeed with nothing worse at all. Then Kiwi and Supernova came out from the left as they both clap at Twilight’s speech. “We may not going to see you anytime soon but for sure in the near future.” Supernova smiled. “Now if you excuse us, we have a performance to give to our fans.” Kiwi added. They gave her a hug as their instruments came from the ground up. The princess made her way to the Rainbooms in the front row of the crowd. PostCrush begins their final performance in the Starswirl Festival while their fans wave their glow sticks in the air. “I got to say Twilight,” Starlight spoke while licking her ice cream. “I got a feeling there’s going to be a lot of moments between you and friends.” “We’re just see what happens.” Twilight giggled. For the next hour of enjoying PostCrush, the Starswirl Festival has finally come to an end. The music has rest until the next festival returns next year. The Rainbooms say goodbye to their classmates and friends as they head back to Rarity’s RV. They pack up everything while Rarity started up her RV. Unlike her, the Rainbooms feel exhausted after everything they went through this weekend. It was a weekend they’re never forget for a long time to come. Rarity dropped off Princess Twilight and Starlight Glimmer by Canterlot High where the statue is located. They say goodbye as the two ponies went through the portal, heading back home to Equestria. Twilight felt proud of herself today. With the citizens knowing who she really is, she’s no longer afraid of being out in the open in Sunset’s world. With others spreading the information respectfully, things will work out more smoothly once she comes back. And Twilight’s possible interest in the world she made tons of friends on the beach, on a cruise and in a musical festival, is only the beginning.