“Are you down with the plan to finally get rid of whoever that Harmonia girl is? Besides she sounds like a threat to our complete overthrow in Canterlot.” Stormy said, looking over the map of Equestria.
“How do you manage to have a map of Equestria?” Mystic questions her new friend.
“I found it in this drawer. Apparently one of those prissy princesses was keeping it as they were going to rule this Empire one day.” Stormy then scoffs. “Well too late now.”
She looks over the map as Mystic takes a moment to survey her surroundings. “I’ve got to find mom and Illusion.” Mystic thought.
“Have you ever given somepony a grand tour of this place?” Mystic asked.
“Not exactly. Both mother and father don't exactly like it when new ponies poke around here. And I’d rather not have my new friend down in the dungeons where the others are.” Stormy explains.
“Others? What others?” Mystic asked, her tone worried.
“That really isn’t any of your business is it?” Stormy cocks.
“I guess not…” Mystic mutters.
“Great! Now we just need a plan of some sort to get rid of her.” Stormy sneers.
“Well while you’re thinking of a plan I’m just going to step outside for some fresh air.” Mystic said, opening the balcony windows and stepping out.
Down below she witnessed a familiar blue unicorn with her annoying older brother along with Miss. Starlight and a few others.
“Mother?” Mystic thought.
***
Dusk falls across the Empire, and a group of once familiar ponies scouting the Empire once more.
“Are you sure she’s here Trixie?” Starlight asked, quietly scouting the Empire.
“Trixie is sure she’s here! Besides, Mystic even left a note behind.” Trixie explains.
“What if she stepped into the lion's den already? You know how we already got caught, this is double the risk.” Illusion said.
“It will be real quick. We’ve just got to grab Mystic and go home.” Starlight explains.
“Besides how hard can it be finding one little filly?” Tiberius said.
“You do know she’s sixteen now right?” Illusion said cocking an eyebrow.
“Let’s just find her and get out of here. I do not want a repeat of last time.” Amaris said.
A bright flash of periwinkle light flashes before them.
“Flurry see if you can - or she just appears before us.” Luna said.
“What are you guys doing here?!” Mystic hisses.
“What are we doing here? We came back looking for you.” Tiberius explains.
“Thanks for your concern, but I’m doing fine thank you.” Mystic said, her tone confident.
“Fine? Mystic, do you have any idea who you’re dealing with?” Trixie asked.
“Mom, she seems harmless.” Mystic said.
“Harmless? Mystic, sweetie…. you don’t mistake harmless with a villain's child. No offense to anypony who was a villain once, but still!” Starlight said.
“Starlight’s right. Somewhat…” Celestia said.
“Mystic you need to come home, before this situation gets out of hoof.” Trixie said.
“Maybe I don’t want to go home. Yeah? Maybe it’s because somepony actually wants to be friends with me for once-“
“Oh Mystic stop being ridiculous.” Trixie said.
“No mom- Maybe she wants to be friends with me because for once…. for once in my life they see me as just that instead of seeing me as “Illusion’s Little Sister”. Have you ever thought about that? The feeling of being overshadowed by your older sibling? Because you certainly can’t relate.” Mystic said.
“I may have not had an older sibling but I do know what it feels like to be second best by somepony!” Trixie said.
“Besides you don’t even know what you're getting yourself into sweetheart. You don’t know what she’s like.” Starlight said.
“And I suppose you do?” Mystic asked, her eyebrow raised.
“I literally just fought her here. Even though I’m the Lord of Chaos’s son, she’s a pretty powerful filly all on her own.” Tiberius said.
“No one asked you.” Mystic snaps.
“Look we can’t force you to come home, sweetheart that’s a decision you have to make on your own. As Illusion said, you’re sixteen now.” Cadence said.
“Finally somepony here with some common sense here! Thank you, Princess.” Mystic said.
“Now if that’s all you needed I’ll be returning to my new friend. We’ve got some fun plans.” Mystic said, her grin wide.
She turned around, walking away from the life and family she once knew.
“Mystic….” Trixie whispers to herself, her ears downfolded, but she dares to cry in front of ponies.
Starlight walks up to Trixie, draping her hoof around her and giving her friend a soft smile. “Hey I know she will return. As Applejack would say a hard head makes a soft flank. She will realize it sooner or later.” She said, her tone soft.
“Come on let’s head home, before another Equestria War III breaks out again.” Shining said, and with that Discord teleports then back to Canterlot.
***
“You took a long break.How was everything with your family?” Stormy said, she looked up from one of the books she was reading.
“Yeah sorry about that. Wait? What?” Mystic said.
“I saw everything that went down. Don’t worry I don’t snitch on friends who have an alike desire for something in particular, but it is nice to see who you really chose in the end however. Now nopony will ever see you as just your brother’s little sister ever again after what we have planned.” Stormy said.
“...... you’re right. So what did I miss?” Mystic asked, while Stormy slides what she’s been looking at over to Mystic.
***
Starlight alongside Trixie and the others returned to the castle, with Trixie left hurt from her own daughters banter, ever since Mystic met her new "friend" Stormy her ties with her mother were nothing more but dust as the unravelling want of Mystic's desire to be somewhat independent.
Starlight looks at her friend, Trixie's look was nothing but a mixture of blunt and sadness, Starlight opened her mouth to speak but was cut off by Celestia.
"Im sure Mystic will come back eventually, judging by earlier encounter at least we now know that-" Trixie looked at Celestia, tears slowly flowing down to her cheeks, she dared not to cry, but the dam in her eyes had burst, Trixie's look was nothing more than hurt.
"If only I'd give her more attention, maybe none of this would have happened to my girl, I'm such a bad mother..." Celestia's eyes turned soft as she heard Trixie speak those words, her eyes flopped down slowly, Starlight approached Trixie moving her gaze to her's.
"She'll get through her senses Trixie, i know nothing of raising a daughter, but i'm sure she'll get around, besides who would make friends in the middle of the ruins?" Starlight wonders as she looks at Luna and Celestia, their left eyebrow cocked in a suspicious way, Trixie trots slowly to her room, Starlight follows Trixie.
"There must be a third party in play sister, it may not only be Twilight pulling the strings, what if Mystic is lured into a trap?" Luna asks her sister, Celestia looks at Luna with a slightly worried expression.
"I honestly don't know Luna, even if I help something bad would happen, and Harmonia's coronation is nearing, Equestria needs a princess." Celestia said, her voice a little shaky as she retires to the throne room, Luna follows eyeballing her sister.
"But we have more pressing matters to attend to Tia! We need to warn the public about this! What if the third party strikes, or Twilight and Sombra commences an attack!" Luna reasons with her sister, Celestia looks back at Luna, her gaze entrailed with confusion and annoyance.
"Luna, we are alicorns, we have Equestria's finest Royal Guards and we have the magic to stop them in case it comes to that! But for now we-" Celestia tries to end the conversation but is cut off by Luna, who's tone was frustrated.
"Celestia! Are you even hearing yourself? Our subjects are in danger, Equestria is in danger! We can't just crown someone with this danger headed right for us!" Luna reasons more, Celestia shakes her head in anger and sits on her throne, Luna's eyes widened at her sister's actions, completely shutting her out.
"The coronation will commence, Equestria will meet its new leader with utmost royalty, if Twilight cant be here to see her daughter, at least we are here for her, now leave me be Luna." Luna was taken back by her sister's statement, Luna's eyes narrowed at Celestia and answered back one last time..
"You've blinded yourself with your own vision Celestia, Harmonia's life is at stake because of your actions, and our subjects open to an all out attack, but all you do is care for yourself, not only your motives, but your petty excuse of a family!" Luna stomps her hooves as she yells at her sister, Luna teleports away, leaving Celestia sitting on her throne, her look nothing but blunt.
***
Sunset Shimmer has lived in Equestria for quite awhile now, with her daughter Phoenix by her side, they both lived in Canterlot castle ever since the problems that occured recently, worried for her teacher Twilight and Twilight's daughter Harmonia, it was now late in the evening and Sunset felt thirsty, so she slowly got out of bed, not waking her daughter up.
She makes her way down the spiral steps from the royal rooms she was in, the floor was none other than fine granite her hoofsteps echoing throughout the castle, as she went down she saw the castle guards standing in their position, she then makes her way to the kitchen to grab something to drink, as she makes her way to a corridor on her left she bumps into Starlight who was currently carrying spell books, Starlight almost dropped them, her magic caught the books with ease and looked to the side only to see Sunset rubbing her nose.
"Sunset! I'm so sorry!" Starlight apologizes, setting down the books and tending to her friend, Sunset giggles a little and looks at Starlight.
"I'm fine, I wasn't looking so I'm very sorry."
Sunset apologizes back, ever since Starlight and Sunset became friends, their bond has gotten them closer, true friends.
"Oh don't apologize, what brings you here? You look lost." Starlight asks as she levitates the books, Sunset fixes her bangs and replies. "I was looking for the kitchen, I'm a bit thirsty."
Sunset chuckled in embarrassment.
"Oh it's this way, come on." Starlight guide's Sunset to the kitchen and a long chatter begins between the two.
***
A few minutes later, Sunset and Starlight head back up, Starlight was still levitating some books but Sunset immediately grabbed some from her to lessen the load.
"Thank you, so you went to Equestria because what again?" Starlight asked, still not believing the reason why Sunset was here.
"I'm here because my husband never provides for me and Phoenix, I tried looking for jobs and to my unlucky flank I found none." Sunset said bluntly, her tone annoyed just by thinking about it.
"At least you're here with us for the time being, and are headed back to sleep cus im still going to the library to study defensive magic and-." Starlight stops, soon Sunset stops as well, mild sobbing was heard from the distance, Sunset and Starlight stood there quietly listening to the source.
"Harmonia?" Starlight questions Sunset as they follow the source of the sound, behind a door that was embedded by her mother's cutiemark Starlight follows Sunset to the door, their ears perked from the listening, they hear Harmonia crying softly, wailing a little.
"Harmonia!" Starlight slams the door open, Harmonia jumps up, her eyes widened and bloodshot, Starlight looks around for trouble but to no avail, Sunset follows her horn illuminated.
"Is everything ok sweetie?" Sunset asked, looking at a shocked Harmonia, Harmonia's face shifted from shocked to sobbing, digging her head on the pillows, her hair covering her face.
"Spoke too soon..." Sunset mumbles.
"Harmonia, sweetie is something wrong?" Starlight asked as she approached Harmonia, Harmonia curled in a ball form, the blanket covering her body, Starlight slowly went up on the bed and stroked Harmonia's mane, her soft sobs became little wailing.
Sunset follows Starlight and climbs to the opposite side of the bed, laying down next to Harmonia wrapping her in an embrace, Harmonia holds onto Sunset's hooves that were wrapped around her and wails louder.
"Harmonia..." Starlight now realizes what was wrong, from all this pain that Harmonia feels, the suffering she has gone through, only falls to one answer.
"All of her burdens took a real toll on her." Sunset says quietly to Starlight, she nods and lays down next to Harmonia, who wails whilst holding on to Sunset's hooves, Harmonia slowly opens her eyes.
"Mommy..? " Harmonia manages to speak, sniffling and choking a little, Starlight's heart sank, all the pain that Harmonia endured took a big toll on her.
"Hey kiddo, it's me, Aunt Starlight." Starlight replied softly, Harmonia's eyes opened completely, not seeing her mother in front of her but her aunt was very concerned, Harmonia sniffled until tears flowed down to her cheeks she started sobbing once more.
"It's ok sweetheart, it's gonna be ok." Sunset sits up slowly, gently pulling Harmonia up, Harmonia immediately latches on to Sunset and wraps her eagle claw and lion paw around Sunset's neck, screaming, her eye's squeezed and her face a little red.
Sunset's eyes widened and slowly rocked Harmonia, Sunset wrapped her hooves around Harmonia, giving her an embrace that only reminded Harmonia of the sweet loving hug of her own mother.
"Mom..! I want my Mom back..." Harmonia chokes out, sobbing till no end, Starlight goes closer, rubbing the back of Harmonia gently, Starlight and Sunset feel bad for Harmonia as they try to comfort her as much as they can.
Harmonia continues to cry as she buries her face in-between Sunset's neck, Sunset lays her head on Harmonia's mane, rocking her slowly.
"I know sweetie, we'll get Twilight back, we promise." Sunset said calmly, Starlight levitates the blanket and wraps it around Harmonia. Harmonia was shaking, her body a little sweaty from the nightmare's, the pain she witnessed every passing day without her mother to give her the strength to move forward.
"We'll get her back in no time." Starlight smiles at Harmonia, Harmonia can't help but bury her face in between Sunset's neck, hiding herself from the two.
"I m-miss Mom..!" Harmonia says to herself, as she hugs Sunset tighter and screams louder, her sobbing more louder than before, Sunset's eyes widen and rocks her shaking body gently.
"It's gonna be ok sweetie, come lay down with me." Sunset lays back down with Harmonia as let's go and immediately hugs the pillow, Starlight gets close to Harmonia, stroking her mane.
Starlight embraces Harmonia, Harmonia's face was buried in Starlight's fur, hiding herself from the two, Starlight hugs her tightly hearing her wails begging to be with her mother yells louder, Starlight feels tears streaming down her eyes but brushes it away.
"I gotta head back, Phoenix might wake up, can you handle it here?" Sunset asked quietly, Starlight nodded as she rocked Harmonia gently.
"Alright, I'll leave you to it." Sunset leaves quietly, leaving the two hugging, as if this was all that Harmonia needed, but she still yearns for her mother's presence which makes Starlight heart sink.
"It's ok sweetie, I'm here." Harmonia hugged tighter, sobbing more, she started wailing, not able to hide her face any longer.
“Am I broken?” Harmonia asked, with tears in her eyes as her voice broke.
“Why would you say that?” Starlight asked.
“Cause I’m nothing more than a broken mess! I can’t just sit here with a smile on my face and pretend that everything is okay! Because my emotions have been running all over the place, some days I can feel fine! But you know what? That’s a mask. A mask that I wear everyday to hide the fact I am a broken mess who needs the two that I’ve needed in my life since Day one and you know what? They aren’t even here!!!!!” Harmonia yells, throwing a picture frame causing it’s glass to shatter.
Starlight’s eyes brimmed with tears, feeling sorry for her niece.
“You guys have been saying that you will get her back since she’s been gone! And how is that working for you? Hmm?” Harmonia bared her teeth.
“Do I even deserve a shred of worth or hope that anything will get better? My life has been a consent hell since they left! I’ve been a thousand nights alone thinking and hoping that she would come back. That alone sends me into slowly losing my hope and trust. I don’t even know where she even went! And you want to know the worst part? I could have prevented her from going to Celestia knowing where.” Harmonia rants.
“You couldn’t have prevented something like this from happening.” Starlight said, rubbing her mane.
“Could I? I could have stepped up instead of complying with her about going to Pinkie Pie’s that day.” Harmonia said, wiping tears.
“I’m scared, scared of what the future will hold, it’s been nine years and she still hasn’t returned! She’s missed every birthday, Heartswarming, and most importantly she’s missed the chance to watch me grow up. Di… Did she leave because of me? Because I was such a big disappointment in her life, a regret maybe?” Harmonia downcasted her eyes to the floor blinking back tears.
“I regret the last thing I ever said to her before she disappeared was the fight that we got into. If I could go back in time and change the past I would.” Harmonia sniffles.
Starlight lightly giggles to herself. “Yeah time traveling is not something I would recommend. But what’s done in the past is done, nothing can be erased or rewrote.” Starlight explains still stroking her mane.
Starlight then thought for a moment. “You were never a mistake to begin with Harmonia.” Starlight said.
“How do you know that?” Harmonia sniffs.
“Because I know of a strong, brave and feisty young mare who believes in doing the right thing. I know I am not your mom and you, my dear are not my own daughter, but you are like a daughter to me… Harmonia, even if you are my niece I want to say that I am super proud of you.” Starlight said.
Harmonia scoffs for a minute. “Sounds like something mom would say…” she mutters.
“And besides if I had one I hope she would be just like you.” Starlight said, lightly touching the tip of Harmonia nose. “Are you feeling better?” Starlight asked.
“I’m fine.” Harmonia said, giving her a strained smile.
“Yeah…. I don’t believe you for a second.” Starlight said.
Harmonia looks at Starlight for a moment, silence clinged in the room for a good ten or fifteen minutes . Tears welled in her eyes, without a word Harmonia clung onto Starlight, the room filled with loud sobs.
“Why did they not want me? First dad now mom….” Harmonia said, her voice broke a bit.
“They both did want you Harmonia.” Starlight explains.
“Yeah? Well if they both wanted me… they would have stuck around! I watched them both drift away from my life. And you’re saying that we will get her back! How’s that going so far for you mhm?” Harmonia asked.
“Harmony I know you're speaking out of hurt.” Starlight said, stroking her mane.
“Yeah I’m hurt. Hurt at the fact that the two who didn’t want me only to go off and be Celestia who knows where and never return.” Harmonia rants as tears aligned her eyes.
"You and I both know that's not true! You are a gift Harmonia, your mother raised you to be like her, remember? All independent and strong, just like her. Twilight never gave up on you, and I saw that myself when she raised you up to the mare you are now, full of confidence, always finding a way to get back up no matter the situation!" Starlight protests, Harmonia leans closer sniffling, Starlight gladly embracing her, Harmonia wails out and Starlight rocks her gently.
"It doesn't matter whose fault this is, it wasn't yours nor your mother's fault, it was Sombra and Celestia, you know that very well young mare." Starlight states, kissing Harmonia's forehead once more and brushes her mane, the mare calms down a little this time.
"I'm sorry that I got you into this, all of you…" Harmonia apologizes, her gaze staring down, Starlight puts a hoof on Harmonia's chin and raises it to meet her gaze.
"Don't be kiddo, always know that I'll love you just like your mother did, and we'll get Twilight back, and you'll have the privilege of kicking Sombra's flank to kingdom come!" Starlight state's proudly nuzzling Harmonia by the cheek, Harmonia giggles and embraces her aunt calmly, a wave of serenity settles in her chaotic mind, as she stays in the warm loving embrace of her aunt.
"I love you aunt Starlight…" Harmonia yawns, her shaking disappears, Starlight lays Harmonia down and uses her magic to close the door gently, Starlight levitates the blanket and lies down with Harmonia, still embracing her, she then sets the blanket down on them.
"Guess i'll study tomorrow, i need sleep anyway." Starlight thinks to herself, Harmonia gently places her cheek on Starlight’s chest allowing sleep to take over, Starlight rubbed Harmonia's back and kissed Harmonia's cheek. "Goodnight kiddo, I'll be here with you, always." Starlight says, as she closes her eyes.
"Goodnight aunt Starlight…" Harmonia yawns, before letting the sleep take over her.
***
Meanwhile…
The two enter the dingy and dark cavern, the only source of light made in the cracks of the tops and sides of the cave.
A voice, who was all too familiar echoes through the dark cave. “Ah Somba, back so soon?” she cooed, her tone nonchalant.
“Yes, and I just came by to check over the plan once more.” Sombra explains.
“Don’t tell me you forgot already. Well to be fair you are over a thousand years old.” Chrysalis appeared from the shadows, her eyes went from calm to curious and almost threatening.
“What is she doing here?” Chrysalis asks, looking at the dark purple mare.
Sombra smirks at the changeling. “Don’t worry she’s with us.” Sombra said, his tone remained casual.
“So when you said wife you actually meant The Princess of Friendship?” Chrysalis said, slowly coming to terms with what was happening.
“Yeah, what’s it to you?” Twilight asks, her tone was snarky and rather unpleasant.
“A feisty one huh?” Chrysalis asks, her tone playful.
Twilight just rolled her eyes at Chrysalis obviously annoyed at her lame attempt to make conversation.
“Look, I don’t have time for a round of fifty questions, where on a schedule you know.” Twilight said, narrowing her eyes at the two.
“And what do you propose Sparkle…” Chrysalis asked. She looks at Twilight, a look of mockery etched on the Queen's triumphant expression.
Twilight chuckles, and unbuckles something from her side. “Simple, this!” She suddenly lifts a Longsword, slamming the blade onto the cobblestone table, making a small crack appear on the surface, her eyes glowed dark magenta. Laughing a bit, Sombra went beside her, a triumphant expression on her face.
“Rebellion, my Queen…” She mocks, laughing at Queen Chrysalis, she slowly retracts the Longsword from the table surface
“And who are you proposing we rebel against? Didn’t think I’d come across you as a one for violence.” Chrysalis said, her tone smug.
“Who do you think? Celestia and Discord of course.” Twilight said.
Chrysalis looked between Sombra and Twilight.
“Is she serious?” She asked, her tone in disbelief.
"I believe she is, as you can see, we both share the same prey, and with those two prey out of the way, we can proceed with whatever we want." Sombra said, as he circled the room, shadows and Changelings looking at each other, preparing for a war room, but Sombra didn't give any orders, he looked at Chrysalis, his expression smug.
"I know you wanted them out of the picture as well, not after what he did to you.." Sombra said as he displayed a holographic version of Discord on the table, he chuckled, looking at Discord and Celestia.
"It saddens me really, but then again, he pulled out before we could even unite as villains before then, right Chryssi..." He teased Chrysalis, looking at her with the same expression.
Chrysalis stares at the image before giving a twisted scowl. “.... Discord could have been some use to us until he went all soft. And I even heard that he has a new family. I thought you two would stay in the picture forever, dear?” Chrysalis asked, looking at Twilight.
Twilight’s expression hardened. “That doesn’t concern you now does it?” Twilight said, her tone rather hardened.
”I merely only ask a question dear.” Chrysalis soothes.
Sombra slams the Scythe on the ground, and aims the blade towards Chrysalis's throat, he slowly looked at Chrysalis, his eyes filled with purple and green mist, he chuckled, the Changelings and the Shadows took one step forward as if they were ready for an attack.
Sombra gestured to them to stop moving, before he could speak, he looked at Twilight, still chuckling a bit.
"You know Chrysalis, you and I are not so different, I don't plan on killing you really..." Sombra makes the Scythe disappear, letting Chrysalis breath.
"Royalty does not come with good intentions, it sometimes unravels into something mad." He slowly circles Chrysalis this time, the changelings looking at him.
"A question that was out of bounds for my queen..." Sombra replied to the statement that Chrysalis said to Twilight.
"Indeed he grew soft, this is our time, ladies..." Sombra looks at Twilight and Chrysalis, the image of Discord and Celestia in front of them.
"Our time to strike back against these tyrants who sought peace!" He slammed the Scythe on the image, cracking the table surface once more.
"So I suggest we form an alliance." Sombra looked at Chrysalis, gesturing at the tyrant they knew before..
“So if I join this so called alliance what’s in it for us?” Chrysalis asked.
"You get to kill Cadence, Shining, Luna… and finally have your revenge on Starlight. " He said as he lifted the Scythe, and made it disappear in front of them, the shadows and the changeling stepped back a bit. Preparing for an alliance.
"Surely you can do that right?" Sombra mocked Chrysalis, looking at his wife, he smirked at Twilight before looking at Chrysalis.
"My queen gets to kill Discord and Celestia of course...i want her to have the main course..." He said, before positioning himself beside Twilight, both of them giving Chrysalis a smug look.
"Not only that, you get to have an infinite amount of love to kill, after all, Ponies are soft, aren't they?" Sombra said, before laughing at his own sarcasm.
He went near Chrysalis, and whispered.
"Show me how your hatred flows out of you when you slowly kill those two love inducing freaks in front of their followers, fear wins all things..." He said, as he made his way to the door, he gestured for Twilight to follow him, still waiting for the reply of Chrysalis.
Chrysalis thought for a moment, before a twisted demonic smile spread across her lips. “King Sombra you have yourself a deal.” She said, looking at the tyrant.
"That's what I want to hear..." Sombra said, before signalling Twilight to follow him.
Both of them made it out of the conference room, where two dead royal guards were seen, slashed by two slash wounds.
"Dearest. Shall we be heading back?" Sombra asked.
Twilight nods and the two make their way out of Chrysalis chambers.
***
Twilight and Sombra made their way through the dingy cave, and back into the Everfree. “Now shall we be heading back?” Sombra asked, going forth, Twilight following close by.
“Twilight…” A voice whispers, it was faint, but she was the only one who could hear it, but she brushed it off thinking nothing of it.
“Twilight…” The voice whispers, this time more haunting than ever.
A sharp pain pierced through Twilight’s head, making her wince in pain. “Ahh!” she screams, her eyes squeezed shut.
Sombra stops and turns to Twilight, who notices that she was in pain. “Twilight, are you okay?” He asks, slightly concerned for the young mare.
Twilight eyes snapped open to reveal white iris.
***
“Why am I back here again?” snears Twilight, who was annoyed.
“It’s about time I got your attention.” snarks Evil Twilight.
“Well did you have to go that route?” Asks Twilight.
Evil Twilight just smirks at her. “What do you mean? Pain is fun!” the Evil Twilight teases.
Twilight just rolls her eyes. “Wait… isn't there supposed to be a good version of my subconscious?”
“Eh, she’s running late.” Shrugs Evil Twilight.
“Twilight, wait!” Twily said, galloping before them.
“Oh look here’s goody-two-hooves now.” Evil Twilight said, her tone sarcastic.
“Don’t do this!” Twilight said.
“Wait, how can there be two of you? The last time I was here there was only you.” Twilight said, pointing a hoof at Evil Twilight.
“That’s because I was you. You know before you got corrupted, now I’m just buried in the back of your subconscious. Oh and I’m Twily by the way, nice to meet you. ” smiles Twily.
“But, Twilight please just listen to me.” Twily said, looking between the two, but mostly looking at Evil Twilight.
“Nah ah ah, you may call me Eclipsia from now on.” Smirks Evil Twilight.
“Seriously, it took you that long to come up with your own identity.” Twily asked, her tone deadpanned.
“Hey I was doing some planning.” snaps Eclipsa, her tone sarcastic.
Twilight rolled her eyes. “Please… don’t do this Eclipsa, let me show you that there is another way.” Twily begs, her tone pleading.
Twily grabs Twilight and Eclipsia hooves, as well as her own, she puts them together, and from the three intimated a bright white light.
***
11:00 pm
Twilight races back to Ponyville, obviously tired and out of breath. From ahead of her was the Castle of Friendship. She smiled as it came into view. “I’m almost home.” she thought to herself.
She throws the castle door open and rushes inside, Her breath rapid and slightly out of breath. Twilight slides her back down the cold bare surface of the door. She sighs, as she catches her breath.
“Mom?!” Harmonia questions, her tone sounding surprised and shocked by her mother’s sudden appearance.
Twilight opened her eyes at the sound of where the voice was coming from, she was slightly startled when the creature came up and hugged her.
She carefully hugged the creature back. “It’s me, Harmonia, remember your daughter.” Harmonia said, her voice was slightly excited.
“Of course I remember you, my little fuzzball.” Twilight said.
Three mares came into the hallway of the castle, slightly confused by Harmonia’s excitement.
“Harmonia what is it?” Tempest questions.
“Look Mom’s back!” Harmonia said, still excited.
Trixie, Starlight, Sunset and Tempest all looked at the young purple alicorn with a bewilderment look on their faces. “Twilight?!” They said in unison.
Twilight looked from Harmonia to the mares, more specifically Starlight. “Hehe, I’m back!” Twilight announced, her tone slightly bashful.
***
The next morning, Twilight was surrounded by her friends and family. “We are so glad to have ya back, Twilight. Everypony here really missed you.” Applejack said, smiling at the purple alicorn.
“Especially Harmonia.” Rarity said, ruffling her niece's mane.
Harmonia hugs her mother’s hoof tighter than ever, not ever wanting to let her go.
“How are you even here?” Tempest asks, her tone still in disbelief.
“I guess I’m just stronger than some of you ponies underestimated.” Twilight said, her tone nonchalant.
Shining chuckles. “I guess I underestimated you just a tad.” he said, his tone sounding sheepish.
“Well it really is great to have you back, darling.” Rarity said, her voice calm.
“It’s great to be back! I have honestly missed you all.” Twilight said.
“You know what this afternoon should call for?” Pinkie Pie said, beaming.
“A party?” Rainbow Dash asks.
“A party!” Pinkie Pie said, throwing confetti in the air. “Twilight! We are going to throw you the biggest party known to ponykind to celebrate your return!” Pinkie Pie said, her tone full of pep.
“Oh, Pinkie you don’t have to do that, really.” Twilight said, her voice remaining humble.
“Nonsense! The Princess of Friendship deserves only the best. And I will not take no as your answer.” Pinkie said.
“Well, if you would like to, then go ahead.” Twilight said, giving her bubbly friend approval.
Pinkie Pie beams and bounces away. “It really is great to have you back Twilight. You have a lot of catching up on.” Tempest said.
“I would love that but for now…. let’s party! Right?” Twilight said looking at Pinkie pie.
“Right!” Pinkie beams.
***
The party outside was in full swing, nearly half the town in Ponyville, her students from The School of Friendship, and ponies from The Crystal Empire and Canterlot were all gathered in Ponyville for the princess’s return.
Everypony was mingling and music was pouring from the speakers of DJ-Pon3 turntable.
“Okay everypony please put your hooves together for the return of the beloved Princess of Friendship, Princess Twilight Sparkle!” Pinkie announces.
A thunderous applause of hooves filled the air. Twilight smiled warmly at the adoring crowd.
“Thank you everypony for welcoming me back with open hooves! It is wonderful to see the love and support that you all have for me! Thank you... to my friends for never losing hope. And I especially want to thank my daughter for never losing faith in my return! Now please everypony feel free to enjoy the rest of this wonderful party!” Twilight said, she said, she moves away from the crowd, not always liking being the center of attention.
“Pinkie! This party you threw was wonderful! You have really outdone yourself this time!” Twilight said, beaming at her bubbly friend.
“Awe, it was no biggie, really!” Pinkie Pie said, proud of her own accomplishment.
“Aunt Twilight!” Flurry Heart beams, she raced towards her aunt.
“Flurry!” Twilight said, smiling as her niece hugged her.
“I have really missed you.” Flurry said.
“I’ve missed you too.” Twilight said, enveloping her niece in a hug.
“But I’m so glad to see that you are back.” Flurry said.
“That makes both of us!” Spike said, smiling at her.
A claw taps the back of Twilight’s shoulder, Twilight turns around to come face to face with Discord and Celestia.
“Twilight, do you think we can talk?” Discord asks.
“Uh… sure Discord.” Twilight said, unsure of where this was heading.
Twilight and Discord go to the far end of the party where they were both alone. “Listen, Twilight I am so sorry, for everything I have caused.” He said, his tone sounding sorrowful.
Twilight looked at him slightly confused, but Discord continued. “It hurts to know that I have put you in so much pain and I will never forgive myself for what I have done to you. I honestly don’t blame you if you don’t give me a second chance at all.” Discord said.
“Discord…” Twilight said, but Discord didn’t even give her a chance to speak.
“I am happy with Celestia, I will admit it, but you will always and forever will be my first love.” Discord said.
“You may not forgive me today or even twenty moons from now, but I just wanted to tell you how I have been feeling and that I am ashamed for my actions.” Discord said.
He then notices a small crowd of fan-ponies from the distance who were eagerly to meet The Princess of Friendship.
“I won’t keep you from your party any longer, now if you will excuse me I have to go find Harmonia.” Discord said, in a flash he left.
***
Harmonia and her friends were enjoying the welcome back party for her mother. She was so glad to have her mother back in her life.
Harmonia smiles happily as she watched all those who cared about her mother enjoy the small get together. Harmonia noticed that her mother was giggling and laughing with her friends.
“How do you feel about your mother’s return?” Ophelia asked, gently smiling at her friend.
Harmonia sighed a breath of relief, giving her friend a gentle smile. “Like peace has finally been restored.” She softly mutters.
The Canterlot garden was decorated with a simple but beautiful fashion. Fairy lights and light bulbs hang around the trees and bushes. Making what her Aunt Rarity would call it a ‘rustic chic’ look.
Harmonia watches as Prism, Meadow Bliss and Illusion were making conversation on the other side of the garden. She softly smiled to herself as she finally felt at peace and rather calmed.
She lifted her cup to her mouth, taking a drink of apple cider.
“Fuzzball?” A familiar voice came.
However, Harmonia hasn’t heard that nickname in years. Her eyes widen as she spits out her drink.
She coughs a few times before regaining her composure. “Dad?!” Harmonia said, her tone surprised.
“W-what are you doing here?” She asked.
She then suddenly remembered the hurt she felt when he left her and Twilight all those years ago. Her expressions remine cold.
“I came here because I was told that your mother has returned, but…” Discord pauses for a moment. Harmonia could see the hurt in his eyes.
Did he really mean to hurt her? Or is he really in love with Celestia and had an affair in the process?
I mean yeah the second option is true, but Harmonia just couldn’t wrap her mind around why her father would do something like this?
“I also came here to apologize.” He said, his tone low.
“For what? Walking out on me and mom when we needed you the most?” Harmonia said, her tone bitter.
Discord didn’t exactly know what to say so Harmonia continues. “For missing nearly six years of my life? For pushing me away when you know for a fact that every little mare needs their father.” Harmonia bares her teeth slightly.
Trying her best to not let her emotions get the best of her. She did not want a repeat of what happened in Magic Kindergarten which was the mishap with Crystal, but this time it would be her own father.
Harmonia looks at her dad, wondering where her loving father even disappeared and is replaced with someone who could care two cents about her or her feelings.
“What did you do? What made you change your mind about mom to go off and marry Princess Celestia?” Harmonia asked.
Discord thought for a moment and was about to open his mouth, but Twilight’s voice sounded throughout the garden causing everypony to turn and pay attention to her.
Discord looks at Harmonia, watching as his daughter pays attention to Twilight. A melancholy expression etched onto his face. “I wish I could explain my reason, sweetheart. But just know that I will always love you.” Discord thought.
***
The party winded down to and end, the backyard a complete mess, but Twilight decided to clean the mess up tomorrow.
She makes her way to her room, exhausted and tired. Which only left Starlight and Tempest awakened. “I think I am going to turn in for the night. Goodnight girls!” Twilight said, she shuts her bedroom door.
But before going to bed, Twilight goes to her desk. She pulls out a notebook and quill, making a very specific note to herself.
“破坏 星光”
***
Twilight and Harmonia spent the day together restacking some of Twilight’s old books.
“I’ve been meaning to donate these to the local library. I don’t use these anymore so they wouldn’t be of much use to me.” Twilight said, grabbing a box and putting the books that she was going to donate to the local Canterlot library.
“Of course!” Harmonia said, helping her pack away some of the old books.
“You know mom my coordination is on the 23rd this month.” Harmonia said, making an idly conversation with her mother.
“Oh I know! I can’t believe my little girl is old enough to be crowned Princess of Equestria.” Twilight said, tearing up a little.
“Oh mom! I’m still going to always be your little girl.” Harmonia said, softly smiling as she put some of her books that she didn’t read into the donation box.
“There’s so much I have to catch you up on.” Twilight said, a worried expression formed.
“Don’t worry mom, Flurry Heart has been helping me get some practice in. However I could use it from a mother’s perspective since you are the Princess of Friendship.” Harmonia said, lightly giggling.
“Of course. I mean before I was crowned Princess. Celestia set me up with all sorts of challenges before I had a chance to prove my worth that I was ready to rule.” Twilight explains.
“And how long did that take?” Harmonia asked.
“Basically my whole life.” Twilight mutters.
Harmonia eyes widen slightly. “However, since you are the heir to my throne and your father’s. I’m positive that you don’t have to go through any challenges.” Twilight thought.
“Besides I know you will make a great crowned Princess! You have what it takes.” Twilight said.
“You think so?” Harmonia asked.
“I know so! You’re smart, brave, strong minded and very vocal about your opinions to others. You're free-spirited and adventurous and you never give up when the odds are against you. I’m so proud to call you my daughter.” Twilight said, ruffing her daughter’s mane.
Harmonia's eyes lightly pricked with tears. “Oh mom…” Harmonia said, hugging her.
Twilight places the last book in the box and folds the flaps of the boxes together. “Do you think you can run these to the Canterlot library? I’m sure they could use more donations.” She said, handing the boxes to Harmonia.
“Sure thing!” Harmonia said, as she teleported out of Twilight’s library.
“Oh! Twilight there you are!” Starlight said, smiling.
“How are you feeling?” She asked, since Twilight has been captured by Sombra for nine years she’s been generally concerned about her friend’s well being.
“I’m feeling fine Starlight. Why do you ask?” Twilight asked, generally concerned.
“It’s been nine years since we’ve seen you. Considering that you’ve been with Sombra this entire time I’ve thought that maybe he might have possibly could have caused you some mental as well as maybe emotional damage over those years.” Starlight explains.
“I’m not just saying this from a guidance counselor point of view, but I’m also saying it as your friend.” She said, giving her a concerned look.
“Starlight, thanks for the concern, but I’m fine… really. And besides if something is ever bothering me I’ll be sure to tell you.” Twilight said.
“Promise?” Starlight asked.
Twilight nods. “Promise. Now I need to talk with you about Harmonia upcoming coordinations on the 23rd. I think we need extra guards there.” Twilight said, looking at her list.
“Why extra guards?” Starlight wonders.
“Just for precautions is all. Just because I returned from escaping Sombra doesn’t mean he’s still not out there.” Twilight explains.
“I understand. How about you talk with your brother about the extra security for Harmonia coordination? I’m sure he wouldn’t mind.” Starlight said.
“Of course! Why did I forget that my brother was Captain of the Canterlot Royal Guard?” Twilight asked, out loud.
“Well you have been gone for nearly a decade.” Starlight said.
Twilight gave a nervous laugh. “Right.”
***
“Hey Twily, how you been kiddo?” Shining said, proud to see his little sister.
“I’m good thanks, as much as I would love to chit chat Shining and catch up. I came here on personal means.” Twilight said, her tone calm.
“Oh. Well what can I do for ya?” Shining asked.
“I was wondering if you would round up more guards for Harmonia coordination on the 23rd this month?” Twilight asked.
Shining Armor stayed quiet for a moment.
“Uh? Shining? Did you hear what I asked?” Twilight asked.
“I’m sorry Twily I can’t.” Shining said.
“What? What do you mean you can’t?” Twilight asked, concerned.
“....... I resigned.” Shining said, his ears slightly downfolded.
“YOU WHAT?!” Twilight yells.
***
“I said I resig-“ Shining said, but Twilight cut him off.
“Yeah I know what you said, but why?!” Twilight asked.
“You’re Canterlot Royal Guard material! You’ve always wanted this since we were kids growing up! Why did you resign?” Twilight asked, her tone in shock.
“Well a funny story actually…. Well I had a dream that we were fighting each other. It’s ridiculous now that I think about it, but that dream felt real. And fighting with you- my own little sister is something that I never could or would wish that I would have to do.” Shining said.
“Oh Shining… that will never happen. You know that.” Twilight said, giving him a hug.
“I know, but you know how dreams can be.” Shining said.
Twilight nods remembering her own vivid visions that she had when she was trapped with Sombra.
Twilight sighs. “.... well who do I have to ask now about having extra guards for Harmonia’s coordination?” Twilight asked.
“Oh I think you’ll be extremely excited for who I chose to take my place.” Shining said, giving her a coy smile.
“Who?” Twilight asked, confused.
***
Shining and Twilight lead to the double doors of the Empire.
“A lot has changed since you’ve been away.” Shining said.
“Shining? Do you hate me?” Twilight asked.
“Of course not! Twilight, you were under the influence of Sombra you couldn’t help that. It’s not your fault.” Shining said, making idly conversation.
“But it is. I let my emotions get the best of me and let Sombra consume my thoughts, emotions and well being. Even worse…. I hurt the ponies I care about.” Twilight explains.
“Twilight I know your mind wasn’t in the right place, it was corrupted by Sombra, but you were hurt, angry and upset with what happened in the past. You don’t need to dwell on that now. It’s over. The past is in the past for a reason little sis. Now it’s time to focus on the future. More importantly on Harmonia’s coordination.” Shining said, giving her a soft smile.
Twilight gave a light scoff. “Your right.” She murmurs.
“And besides Twily you are already forgiven.” Shining said, giving her a small hug.
“Thank you Shiny.” Twilight murmurs softly.
***
“So who’s this new guard you decided to take your place?” Twilight asked.
Shining pushed open the door to the backyard of the Empire.
“Flurry Heart?!” Twilight looks at her niece in Guard material, shocked was definitely an understatement.
Shining chuckled. “Yeah, since you’ve been missing; her and Harmonia has been nothing but determined to find you and bring you home.” Shining said.
Twilight watched as her niece swung the sword above her head with her magic, pinning it at the dummy pony she had as her “enemy”.
“Wow! She’s really good.” Twilight mutters.
“She’s been training with Tempest for the past couple of months.” Shining explains.
“Hold one one second. Flurry! Somepony special is here to see you!” Shining calls out.
Flurry, who was dripping sweat from her training, looked up from her practice dummy, a wide grin spread across her face as she galloped full speed toward Twilight.
“Auntie Twilight!” Flurry smiles, giving her a hug.
“Hello Flurry sweetie. Sweet Celestia you've grown! Looking just as beautiful as your mother.” Twilight said, giving her niece a small smile.
Flurry gave her a light smile. “Thank you.” She said, putting her sword in her holster.
“Dad what are you doing here?” Flurry asked.
“Oh, I had to help direct your aunt to where you were. She actually had something she needed to ask you.” Shining said.
Flurry’s eyes shifted from her dad to her Aunt Twilight.
“Sure. What’s up?” Flurry said.
“I was gonna ask your Father, but since he’s no longer Captain of the Royal Guards and has passed his responsibilities onto you. I was wondering if you could gather any and all- enough Royal Guards that are for Harmonia’s coordination on the 23rd?” Twilight asked.
Flurry’s grin widened. “Of course! I would love to help you both out in any way I can! You can count on me.” Flurry said, smiling.
“Of course.” Twilight said, giving her a small smile.
She sighs. “Now if you excuse me I have some prerequisites to make before Harmonia’s big day in the next 4 weeks.” Twilight said.
“But Twilight, that’s 4 weeks away.” Shining said.
“You obviously don’t know me all too well. Shining you know I like to prepare early.” Twilight said, lightly giggling.
***
3 weeks later…
“We are so relieved to have you back Twilight.” Celestia said. Her sister Luna, Starlight and a few of Harmonia's friends were helping set up Harmonia's coordination.
"It wasn't easy escaping, despite the fact that he, he…" Twilight stared at the banner, looking at the royal family engraving on it, her smile turned into that of a slight frown, her eyes narrowed a bit.
"Twilight, are you ok?" Luna asked the purple alicorn who was blankly looking at the banner, Twilight shook her head as she felt Luna call her once more.
"Twilight, is everything alright?" Luna asked, once again slightly concerned for Twilight. However, she smiled back at Luna and replied "Everything is fine! I'm just very shocked to know that my daughter will be the future princess of Equestria!" Twilight giggled nervously, Luna smiled and returned to fixing lavender placements on the windows.
"We're glad to help out Ms. Sparkle! And with this coordination underway, I'm throwing my bestest friend the meanest, most awesome party a friend could ever ask for!" Confetti Pop brought out her mom's party cannon, Tempest immediately kicked the cannon out of the way from instinct, her eyes widened from the sudden adrenaline.
"Sorry, I had bad memories with that…" Tempest smiled nervously, Confetti Pop beamed.
"That's alright! I'm sorry if I-" Confetti was about to finish but Tempest helped her fix the party cannon.
"No, don't apologize, let me help you with this." Tempest insisted, Confetti beamed and pushed the cannon to the side as an effect for Harmonia's coordination.
Twilight smiles at the sight, but her smile turns into a serious look, and walks away, Starlight notices the alicorn leave. "Twilight, where are you going?" Starlight asks,
Twilight looks back at Starlight with a soft smile.
"I'm just gonna check on Harmonia, maybe she needs something." Twilight looks back to the main door and leaves.
"Somethings off, maybe she's just tired…" Starlight thought to herself as she went back to fixing the tables.
***
Twilight walks down the hallway of Canterlot, admiring the stain glass windows Celestia had installed over the years some of them included defeats that her and her friends made over the years, such as finding the Elements of Harmony when they were first rediscovered by Twilight and her friends, the defeat of Nightmare Moon, Discord, Sombra, Chrysalis.
Twilight narrowed her eyes at the image of Chrysalis, she let out a small smile, her eyes soft as she stared at the image. "At least I feel remembered." Twilight spoke with a mocking tone in her voice, she trots down the hallways once more, looking at the statue's of the Royal Sisters.
Twilight stops as she notices two armor stands that held the armor of the two sisters that has seen battle over the years, Twilight went near the display, admiring the golden outline of Celestia's armor, the silver platings that protected the torso, the helmet that protected both horn and head, the back armor that protected the wings alongside the hoof armor that has the sun engraving on them.
"Equestrian armor, fairly tough to pierce." Twilight examined Luna's armor, same design set as Celestia's, the color of the plating was midnight purple, with a touch of indigo on the outlines, Twilight looks on the side of the stand only to find a Longsword and a Halberd, she nears the two weapons, observing the edges of the blades, she smirks as she touches the sharp tip of the Halberd.
"This could potentially kill a pony, they better hide these somewhere else." Twilight states as she looks onto Luna's Longsword, the broadness of the blade and the engraving of the moon was more than enough to scare a warrior. Twilight thought to herself. "Fine warriors of "our" time." Twilight says in a sarcastic tone.
"Is that sass I hear?" Luna interjects, Twilight jumps from the sudden appearance of Luna, her eyes widened.
"I’m sorry princess! I just wish I had-" Luna cuts Twilight off with a smile.
"You wish you had armor like this? Twilight, our smiths made these a thousand years ago. Not many have been made since our time. Only now our blacksmith makes guard armor for both of our guards.” Luna trots to Twilight, looking at the armor stand, Twilight steps aside to let Luna come through.
"So, where did you guys wear this?" Twilight questions the alicorn, Luna sighs.
"The battle of the Crystal Empire. Me and Celestia wore these heavy plates of metal as one of the deadliest wars of Equestria were underway." Luna states, staring at her own armor, she levitates her Longsword staring at the blade. "I almost had Sombra with this sword during that battle, he just…" Luna grits her teeth, Twilight places a hoof on Luna's shoulder, smiling at her.
"Hey, it's all over now, Sombra is no more." Twilight states, Luna looks over at Twilight, her right eyebrow raised.
"No more? What did you do?" Luna asks, her tone laced with confusion and worry. "I had him under a stasis spell, and imprisoned him in his castle, it was my moment to escape, and…"
Luna smiled at Twilight. "Yet here you are, safe and sound." Luna wraps Twilight into a hug, she hugs back, nuzzling Luna's coat. "I'm sorry for being…" Twilight sniffles, Luna's eyes widened as she heard Twilight sniffle, she immediately rubbed Twilight's back, Twilight couldn't help but cry a little.
"None of this pain would have existed if i-" Twilight was cut off by Luna once more.
"You have no fault in this, we are all glad that you're back! You're safe Twilight, he's not coming back." Luna states, Twilight smiles from the statement, wiping her tears.
"I'm just happy to be here…" Twilight mumbles, Luna chuckles as she embraced Twilight once more. "We're happy to have you back, Harmonia really misses you, if you're looking for her she's at the courtyard with Flurry."
Twilight cocks her head to the side. "Why?" Twilight questions, Luna nods as she trots past Twilight. "Well she’s currently discussing with her about the upcoming coronation next week. Guess she needed advice from a younger princess’s perspective.” Luna giggles nervously, Twilight chuckles.
"I'll see you later, we have a lot to talk about." Luna says as she leaves, Twilight nods and trots out of the corridor headed to the main hall of the castle.
***
The mid-spring air softly through the girls mane, they both sat in comfortable silence as the young draconequus tried to gather her thoughts.
“So what’s on your mind Harmony?” Flurry asks.
“Everything has fallen into place right? I mean everypony happy. My mom’s back that’s more than I can ask for right? But why do I get this feeling that something's missing?” Harmonia asks, rambling.
“Could it be your dad? Maybe that could be the missing feeling.” Flurry suggests.
“No… it isn’t that. He apologized to me at the Welcome Home party for mom and of course I accepted I mean he is coming to my coordination tomorrow and I’m more than happy about it. But everything is at peace, nothing to really worry about.” Harmonia continues to ramble. “I’m finally at peace with my life. I feel content even… sort of ... maybe?”
“Flur is this really how my life is going to be like from here on out? Boring and filled with Princess duties?” Harmonia looks at her cousin, a glint of very little hope shone in her eyes.
Harmonia sighs, as she picks up a dandelion softly blowing its seeds into the wind.
“Of course not! Besides they will be down time for you, hopefully. But you can also find a way to have fun and rule as Equestria’s newest Princess at the same time. I mean sure you’re the Lord of Chaos daughter, but you’re also a part of your mother's genetics as well. You’re smart! You’ll figure out a way to balance work and play.” Flurry explains smiling at her.
“But what if I don’t? What if I screw up? Especially at my coordination? I’ll be the laughing stock of all of Equestria!” Harmonia said, her tone laced with worry.
“And I thought Aunt Twilight was the Princess of Freakouts.” Flurry thought. She then looks at Harmonia with a calm expression.
Harmonia looks at her slightly bewildered. “How can you be so calm about all of this?!” She asked.
Flurry giggled at her cousin. “Harmony, you’ve faced much bigger challenges than this. This coronation will be much easier! If you can face off timberwolves, a hydra, the fact that neither parent was in your life for almost a decade….. I shouldn’t have said that.” Flurry said her eyes widened.
“No it’s okay I’m used to it by now.” Harmonia said, giving her a soft smile.
Flurry let out a breath of relief. “Good. Then Harmonia you can definitely take on this coronation tomorrow.” She said, smiling at her.
Harmonia's head began to throb, she squeezed her eyes shut for a moment. When she opened her eyes she came face to face with Flurry. “Harmonia are you okay?” She asked, concerned.
“Yeah, I just have a small headache coming on, but I’ll be okay don’t worry.” Harmonia said, giving her a small smile.
Tempest looks out into the Harmonia’s balcony. “Harmonia! Could you come here for a few? Your mother needs to speak with you.” Tempest asks.
“Of course! Thanks for listening to me Flur. And for the advice.” Harmonia said as she gave a gentle hug to her cousin before snapping her claw and disappearing.
***
Harmonia walks the hallway being greeted by loads of armed ponies and guards.
“Extra protection for tomorrow’s big day.” Mutters Tempest as if she knew what Harmonia was thinking.
"Now, as Princess your not only representing yourself and your dad and I, but all of Equestria tomorrow." Twilight explains.
I know mom, but Don’t worry won’t let you down. But while we’re on the whole Princess coordination thingy I mean, not that I’m not excited about getting crowned, but do you think that I might be able to have any free time? Like at all..." Harmonia asked
"I know this is all new to you, but you’ll adjust soon. I promise." Twilight said, smiling at her.
Twilight kisses the top of Harmonia’s forehead. “Now go and make us proud tomorrow.” Twilight said, Harmonia wraps her mother into a tight hug.
“You won’t be disappointed.” Harmonia said, giving her mom a soft smile.
“I know I won’t.” Twilight then turns to leave.
Leaving Harmonia alone with her thoughts. Harmonia looks at herself in the mirror.
“Okay, no pressure. Just introducing myself to all of Equestria tomorrow, no biggie right? Representing my mom, dad and all of Equestria. We got this.” Harmonia said, giving herself a pep talk before leaving the room.