“Mom! I can’t believe you’re the ruler of all of Equestria now.” Harmonia squeals.
Not only was she crowned Princess of Equestria, but now her mother was Ruler of Equestria.
“I mean what’s better than being crowned Princess of Equestria?! Getting to live here duh ...” Harmonia squeals looking out one of the glass stained windows. Twilight lightly giggles at her daughter’s chaotic antics.
Harmonia looked down below at her and her mother’s subjects.
Since the battle with Sombra happened all those moons ago everything was now at peace in Equestria. Also, Celestia and Luna stepped down as Rulers of Equestria so Twilight could take their place.
It’s been 8 years since harmony has been restored here. For the last 9 years it has been in utter disarray because of her and Sombra. However, it wasn’t her fault Celestia and the others keep reminding her of that, but she couldn’t shake the feeling that she was a part of it. No matter if she was corrupted or not.
Twilight sighs, her ears downfolded. “Mother? Are you alright?” Came another voice.
Stormy.
“Y-Yeah I’m fine Stormy.” Twilight said, giving her daughter a light smile.
“You know-” Stormy begins, but Twilight cuts her off.
“I said I’m fine! I mean I have you two here and I’m the Ruler of all of Equestria. What more do I need?” Twilight questions.
“But mother.. you rule alone now.” Stormy interjects.
“Yeah besides, doesn’t every ruler need a king or queen by their side?” Harmonia wonders.
“Not always I mean Celestia and Luna ruled Equestria for thousands of years and they were both sisters. Besides, we have your Uncle Spike to help out when he can. If he’s not in the dragon lands with your cousin then he’s helping assort the feud between the Abyssinians and Diamond Dogs. Their history is rather complex.” Twilight explains.
“Wait if he’s her uncle does that make him my uncle too since we are half sisters and everything?” Stormy questions.
“We’re sisters not half.” Harmonia explains.
“Eh I like half sisters better.” Stormy chides.
Twilight rolls her eyes at their light bantering. “Yes Stormy he is.” She said.
Twilight gets up from her throne. “I have a meeting with the dignities of Maretonia later on tonight and I need you two to be on your best behavior tonight. That means no chaos and no use of dark magic. Got it?” Twilight said, her voice stern.
“Fine.” They muttered.
***
Stormy sat on the balcony of her mother’s new home in Canterlot. Tears aligned in her eyes, she can’t believe she lost her dad due to Harmonia and her friends evaporatoring him back to death.
“Ooohhh….” Stormy groans as she lays her head down in sorrow.
“What’s the matter my dear?” Said an unfamiliar voice.
Stormy jerks her head up, and surveys her surroundings, but as far as she knows she was alone.
Then the mysterious visitor appears.
“Who are- Wait…. I didn’t summon a ghost or spirit or…. What are you?” Stormy questions.
The mystery visitor just gave a smirk at her.
“You know…” they said.
"No! Whatever plan you have I think I have one way better..." Stormy said, smirking.
***
Twilight sat in her throne room waiting on the dignitaries to arrive. They had traveled all the way from Saddle Arabia to make a confidential meeting with the new ruler of Equestria.
The throne room door opens to reveal one of Twilight's royal guards, Gallus.
"They're here your majesty." Gallus said, bowing at the presence of his new ruler.
"Send em in, Gallus." Twilight said, as he uses his other claw to open to the left side of the door.
As the dignitaries entered the spacious room, Gallus took it as his cue to leave and closed the heavy wooden doors.
“Thank you for keeping this meeting confidential you’re majesty.” Said the head of Emperor of Saddle Arabia.
“Of course.” Twilight said.
“Now if you head this way to this way I have a room set aside for you. I’m glad to hear that you’re staying here will be comfortab-“ Twilight said.
“Woof! Woof!” Twilight barks.
“My word!” The Emperor said.
“You’re majesty are you alright?” The Emperor’s wife asked.
Twilight eyes widened in shock. “I am so sorry I don’t know where that came from?” Twilight said, slightly embarrassed.
“That’s uh? Alright you’re majesty.” The Emperor’s wife said, slightly baffled.
“As I was saying… to make your stay more… neigh.” Twilight said, before covering her mouth with her hoof.
“You’re majesty are you sure you don’t need to lay down?” The Emperor asked.
“No thanks- I’m perfectly woah!” Twilight said.
At that moment, It was as if she had no control over her body.
The dignitaries looked at her slightly alarmed and confused. “And- And this is a new dance that every new ruler greets dignitaries with called the “Canterlot Trot” would you please join me?” Twilight said, trying her best to come up with an excuse.
The dignitaries looked at each other, before looking at Twilight and decided to join in- unwillingly.
Twilight’s magic was then being controlled as well as kitchen utensils were being flown out of the kitchen and into the hallway almost nailing the dignitaries.
She then brought snow in from Celestia knows where and piles it all over the dignitaries. Her eyes widened. “I am so sorry! I have no idea what’s going on.” Twilight said her tone was apologetic.
“At least I made a name for myself.” Stormy thought as she watched the disaster unfold before her.
“Hey mom!” Harmonia said, her eyes widened at the disaster before her.
“Uh mom? What’s going on? Oh, I didn’t realize we had guests.” Harmonia said, looking at the dignitaries who were drenched in snow.
“Harmonia, is this your doing?” Twilight asked.
“I love the chaos as much as dad did, but I promise this isn’t my doing.” Harmonia said.
Harmonia then begins to sneeze uncontrollably, causing chaos to let loose through the castle.
“Harmony, stop this.” Twilight commanded.
“I- achoo! Can’t. It’s like I don’t have control over my magic.” Harmonia said she snapped her paw, but instead of stopping it it only caused more chaos which causes invisible winds to appear.
“Maybe you can write a letter to Celestia. Does she know anything about ... whatever’s going on?” Harmonia asked.
“Celestia and Luna retired remember? They live in Silver Shoals now.” Twilight said.
“Wait… where is Stormy?” Harmonia asked.
“Hey guys!” Stormy said, her tone nonchalant.
“Stormy! Stop this now! Your ruining mom’s meeting.” Harmonia said.
“Now why would you assume that it’s me?” Stormy asked, her tone innocent.
“Maybe because you're the only one that isn’t in the room that’s being controlled by whatever’s happening young one.” The Empress said.
“You know I would, but I’m having too much fun!” Stormy said, giggling.
“Stormy Rose Sparkle! Release whatever spell this is this instant!” Twilight said, using her Canterlot voice.
Stormy flinched slightly, but stood her ground. “Like I said I’m having too much fun.” Stormy taunts.
Twilight stares at her daughter in anger, her anger slowly bubbling over.
“Huh? You’re majesty. You’re horn.” Said the Emperor.
Twilight looks upward at her horn to notice a dark crimson cloud hovering above them.
“Calm down Twilight.” She thought to herself.
“Stormy you’re causing pure chaos at the moment. And that’s your sister’s specialty.” Twilight said.
“Half sister.” Stormy corrected.
“Why are you acting out like this?!” Twilight questions.
“You… you wouldn’t understand.” Stormy said.
“Put us and the dignitaries down and we can talk about whatever is bothering you.” Twilight explains.
“Talk?! I don’t think talking is going to fix what happened in the past! I don’t think talking is going to bring father back!” Stormy yelled.
And with that she took off and the spell wore off of everyone.
“Stormy Wait!” Twilight calls out, racing after her daughter.
Leaving Harmonia alone with the dignitaries. “Yeah, Sorry about my sister she’s just going through some things. Um… how about I show you to your room?” Harmonia ask leading the way.
***
Twilight knocks on the Stormy’s door. “Can I come in?” Twilight asked.
“Go away!” Stormy said.
“Sweetie I know it’s hard without your father around, believe me I miss him too.” Twilight said.
“You don’t act like it.” Stormy said, her tone bitter.
“That’s because I try not to think about it.” Twilight said, her ears down folder.
Stormy then opens the door. “How are you able to hide your emotions so well, when it comes to missing somepony?” Stormy asked.
“I’ve had years of watching everypony before me pass. My mother and father. And soon my brother and friends will eventually.” Twilight said.
“Why does immortality have to suck?” Stormy asked.
“That’s the price to pay with immortality. Just ask Celestia and Luna, they'll tell you all about it.” Twilight said, giving her daughter a half smile.
“Yes Alicorns like you and I live forever and draconquess.” Twilight said her tone soothing.
“You mean Harmonia will still exist after I’m like 30000 years old.” Stormy said, her tone sour.
“Stormy!” Twilight scolds.
“Sorry! It’s just… Why did father have to die?! Why did Harmonia and her friends have to evaporate him?” Stormy asked.
“So they could save me. But that doesn’t change the fact that I missed your father rather if he was in love with me or not. Somewhere deep down I know he had a heart or… somewhat of a heart.” Twilight said, remember the utter hell she went through with Sombra.
“I just wish I could see him at least one last time.” Stormy mutters.
“So do I sweetheart… so do I.” Twilight said, rubbing her daughter’s back with her right wing.
Twilight sighs. “The dignitaries go home tomorrow- tomorrow being Saturday which means family game night. You can join us.”
“Do I have to?” Stormy whines.
“The idea of family is that everypony is together under one roof.” Twilight said.
“Fine!” Stormy grumbled.
“Now don’t you think the dignitaries deserve an apology? You did ruin my meeting with them you know?” Twilight said.
Stormy smirks. “Possessing you and the dignitaries was the most fun I’ve ever had. Besides you should have seen the looks on your faces.” Stormy laughs.
Twilight arches an eyebrow at her daughter. “Fine. I’ll go apologize to the dignitaries, but can it wait until tomorrow? I’m actually enjoying this time with you.” Stormy said, snuggling close to Twilight.
“Fine, but I expect an apology first thing in the morning.” Twilight said.
“I’m sorry for wrecking your meeting mother.” Stormy said her tone was apologetic.
“I forgive you, but you owe more than just me an apology and you know that missy.” Twilight said her voice stern.
“Yeah yeah.” Stormy said.
***
The next morning the dignitaries and Twilight meet all in the throne room.
“As much of a disaster as that meeting was last night I have to say it was rather interesting your majesty.” The Emperor said.
“Indeed, That little one you have is extremely talented.” The Empress said.
“But the meeting was a disaster!” Twilight said, her tone in shock.
“Trust me dear, we have seen worse.” The Empress said.
“We consider not letting the trade fall through last night by letting exchange unicorns students from other parts of Equestria come to the School of Gifted Unicorns, but after some conversing with your oldest daughter’s it’s clear to see that you have a good head on your shoulders and you raised wonderful children.” The Emperor said.
“Children? You mean as in more than one correct?” Twilight asked dumbfound.
The Empress giggled. “Yes, your youngest daughter even came in to apologize even though it was 4 am and still dark out.” The Empress explains.
“Her apology could have waited until later on today, but it seems like she just couldn’t wait.” The Emperor said.
“Anyways, it was nice meeting you and your children your majesty. If it’s okay with you we will be taking our leave, but just know that the exchange has been passed and we will be staying in contact with each other from here on out.” The Empress said.
“Yes, th- Thank you.” Twilight said, slightly speechless.
She then walks the dignitaries to the door, walking them out.
As they disappeared around the corner Twilight smiled to herself. “Good job girls. Good job.” She said quietly to herself.
***
“You know today is Saturday right? That means family game night! Are we waiting on anyone else mom?” Harmonia asked.
Harmonia enjoyed family game night especially if it involves her aunts and Uncle Spike.
“Do I have to join?” Stormy scrunched her muzzle.
The idea of family rattled to her core especially after what happened with her past.
“Yes. That’s the idea of family is that all of us are together under one roof.” Twilight explains.
“Fine.” Stormy groans.
The door to the castle creaks open. “Sorry I’m late, I didn't think Kunzite would want to join in on the fun we had planned tonight.” Spike said.
“Look I am all in for fun and games, but I got to make sure it isn’t dangerous of course. I’ve had enough of that to last a lifetime.” Kunzite said.
“Yeah after taking about an hour or so to decide on a simple decision.” Spike said.
Twilight lightly giggles as she gives her nephew a hug. “Well I’m glad to have you both here.” Twilight said.
“Are we waiting on anyone else or is this all of us.” Kunzite asked.
“We actually have others coming, but they should be here in a few.” Twilight explains.
“Hey mother? Do you mind if I go and check on something before we start?” Stormy asked.
“Yeah sure sweetheart.” Twilight said.
***
Stormy walked down the hallway, she eyes the stained glass windows, each of them holding their own individual stories.
Stormy saw one that stood out amongst the others, but she only quickly glanced at it before continuing onward.
She made her way to her room, she eased the door shut before turning her attention back to what she needed. “Come on it has to be here somewhere.” She thought.
After about 20 minutes of searching she couldn’t find it. “Father, why?” Stormy asked as tears welled in her eyes.
There was a light knocking on the door. “Stormy? Are you ready? We’re just about to begin?” Harmonia calls from behind her sister’s door.
Stormy wipes away the tears that were threatening to fall. No way was she going to show her sister that she was a vulnerable namby pamby weak princess.
“Yea- Yeah, I’m coming, I'll be down in a few.” Stormy calls out.
***
Everypony was gathered in the living room of Twilight’s new home.
“What did I miss?” Stormy questions taking a side beside HoneyCrisp.
“Oh! You’re just in time Prism is up.” HoneyCrisp explains.
Prism grabs a piece of paper from Applejack’s hat.
“Okay this should be easy enough.” Mumbles Prism said.
He begins to make motions with his hoofs as he stands on his hind legs.
“Ooo model?” Ophelia questions.
Prism shook his head no.
“Bridge?” Stormy guessed.
“Skiing?” Rainbow Dash guesses.
“Yep! Okay you're up mom.” Prism said.
Rainbow Dash went next as she pulled a piece of paper from Applejack’s hat.
“Okay.” Rainbow Dash said, before throwing the paper to the side.
Rainbow begins to fly around the room.
“Snow storm?” Confetti Pop guessed.
Rainbow shook her head no.
“Daring tricks?” Rarity guessed.
“Part of the Wonderbolt team?” Twilight guessed.
“Yep. Geez can’t believe none of you guessed that.” Rainbow said.
“Well it’s hard to figure it out when you do exactly what you always do.” Applejack states.
Fluttershy lightly giggles. “Okay Twi. you’re up.” Applejack said.
Twilight stands up and grabs a piece of paper from Applejack’s hat.
“Okay.” Twilight said.
She begins to make movements with hooves.
“Raising the sun?” Flurry Heart questions.
Skiing?” Cadence guessed.
“Raising the moon?” Rainbow Dash questioned.
Twilight shook her head no.
“This is harder than you’re making it Twily.” Shining said.
“Princess Celestia?” Fluttershy questions.
“Greatest mistake of your life!” Confetti shouts.
“Unredeemable monster!” Rarity shouts.
Twilight’s ears pricked up.
“Ooohhh! Distracted! You definitely look distracted! Worried? Scared? Confused?” Pinkie Pie guessed, but Twilight wasn’t paying attention.
“Times up! We won!” Rainbow Dash cheers.
Rarity rolled her eyes at Dash’s remark.
“Twilight are you okay darling?” Rarity asked.
“Yeah I’m fine. Look it’s late I think I’m going to turn in for the night.” Twilight said, walking past them.
Twilight walks past her family and friends making her way to her royal chambers.
***
There was a light knock on the door, as Cadence entered. “Twilight, something wrong?” Cadence asked.
“With you?” Twilight wonders.
Cadence lightly giggles. “No with you. I mean I hope Shining's comment didn’t offend you. Not everyone is great at family game nights.” Cadence said lightly giggling.
“Twilight, you know you can tell me anything. What’s wrong?” Cadence asked.
“It’s just… what if I’m not doing a great job as ruler?” Twilight said, looking away from Cadence.
“What are you talking about? You’re a great ruler. You're the one who brought creatures and non-creatures to live in harmony. Before you ruled there was just Celestia and Luna who only ruled over three pony races at their disposal, but with you as ruler it’s like a whole new Equestria was formed.” Cadence explains.
“Thanks, Cadence. I think I’m going to go see what the girls are doing.” Twilight said, softly smiling at her sister.
***
“Mother are you okay?” Stormy asked.
“Yeah I’m fine. Why are you girls not asleep yet?” Twilight asked.
“We wanted to make sure you were okay.” Harmonia said, softly smiling.
Twilight lightly scoffs. “I’m okay, okay? No need to worry about me. Now come on. You two can sleep with me tonight.” Twilight said, the girls followed.
The trio walks down the hall and down to her bedchambers.
“But mother, we’re not 8 and 5 anymore.” Stormy said, slightly embarrassed.
“You will always be mommy’s little girls now come on.” Twilight said.
She opened the door to her bedchamber, which had an enormous bed in the middle that could fit all of the Mane 6 plus their children there, a fireplace in the right side of the wall. Bookcases, some of the books were missing from its slot, a podium which had inks and quills scattered across it.
“Come here, I know what you two need. Now snuggle close.” Twilight said.
The two climbed up in bed with Twilight being on the left side of the girls, Stormy in the middle and Harmonia beside her.
“This was a lullaby passed down from my mother… now let’s see if I can remember it…” Twilight said.
As she begins to hum the tune of an old childhood favorite of hers, passed down from the generations in her family. However, while the lullaby was all too new to Stormy's ears, Harmonia recognizes it straight away.
Harmonia yawns. “I see what you're doing.” She softly mumbles as she slowly drifts off to sleep.
***
Twilight tosses and turns in her sleep. The thoughts that started to plague her mind started to get her.
Even though she was asleep tears started to fill her eyes.
…. No not this again!
Her mind was practically screaming this.
Visions of either what happened while staying with Sombra flashed in her mind or while she ruled Equestria with an iron hoof did, possibly both.
Not visions but nightmares.
The last nightmare she saw herself within a dark abyss or room of some sorts, very little light was shown about like the light of a dimly lit moon.
Blackish purple mist covered her entire body, she felt it but could only see her hoofs in front of her which were already covered in the same smoky velvet-like feeling material.
Her cutie mark being the last thing to disappear.
Come with me….
A haunting voice called, even though she couldn’t hear that voice she could hear her own voice.
I’m sorry….
Twilight’s eyes quickly snap open, as she gasps for air. Beads of cold sweat were down her face. Her breathing became raggedy as she could hear her heartbeat thud loudly in her chest. Her body was slightly shaking from the nightmare she just witnessed.
She took in her surroundings, she was still in her royal bedchamber with Stormy and Harmonia sleeping soundly on each side of her.
She threw her head back on the pillow, but was unable to go back to sleep in fears that the same nightmare would continue if she closed her eyes again.
She gets up out of bed, making her way to the throne room, both of her little angels still asleep, the nightmare she had really took a toll on her, remembering all she has done for the past years that have passed, the hurt, the uncertainty of everything, her insecurities getting the best of her.
"Is it even worth it?" Twilight questions herself as she glares at the stained glass window of an image of herself and all of her friends together.
"I've done so much, so much harm..." Twilight approached the throne seat, visions of her and Harmonia together on that seat when she was a filly, tickling her playfully crossed her mind, she smiled a little.
"I won't back down, but..." Twilight shook her head, still remembering that nightmare she had. Twilight questions herself, as she gazes at her throne seat, before leaving for the double crystal doors.
Twilight gazed at the window pane once more, tears crept up into her eyes.
Come with me…
Twilight’s ears shot at the sound, as she turned away from the window.
“Harmonia?” Twilight asked, she walked through the hallway.
“Sweetie, if this is one of your pranks then it’s not-“ Twilight stops as she notices small dark crystals formed in the corner of a cracked pillar.
“… funny.” Twilight’s eyes widened as her heart began to race.
Maybe it’s the lack of sleep she was running on, yeah that was it! She heard the double doors open slowly, she looked to see Harmonia yawning.
“Mom? What are you doing?” Harmonia questions. She sees her mother wipe her eyes quickly, Harmonia looks in confusion.
"Is everything okay?" Harmonia went up to her mother who sat down, looking at the window pane.
"Yes dear, everything's fine." Twilight smiles at her daughter, reassuring her.
"Obviously you're not okay, what's wrong mom?" Harmonia sat beside her, Twilight embraced Harmonia with her wing, and pulled her close.
"I’m just doing some deep thinking." Twilight reassured once more, Harmonia looked at her mother with worry.
"Mom, please, tell me." Harmonia pleads, Twilight sighs at that.
“Sweetie, it’s late. I’ll explain it to you in the morning now go back to bed. I'll be there in a few.” Twilight said.
Harmonia sighs and obeys her mother’s orders.
Twilight looks back at the dark crystal that was logged into the cracks of the pillar however it is now gone from its slot.
“What…” Twilight whispers to herself.
Maybe she was just more tired than she realized, Twilight sighs and begins to turn in for the night.
"Everything's gonna be okay..." Twilight reassures herself, but deep down inside her, she couldn't let go of the feeling that something, no, somepony, was looming around in the darkest corner of her mind.
***
Twilight went out for a walk, leaving the care of Harmonia and Stormy to Starlight and Tempest, the masses greeted Twilight not going into her path, Twilight greets back with a smile and wave.
"Queen Twilight!" The filly approached Twilight, she held a rose with her mouth and looked at her with glee, Twilight giggles and grabs the rose with her magic.
"Thank you little one." Twilight says as she smiles at the filly, the filly jumped in excitement and ran back to her parents, who smiled and waved at Twilight.
"It's nice to see you Queen Twilight!" The mother greets, Twilight smiles at the mother.
"It's nice to meet you too, i hope you and your family have a nice morning.." Twilight replies, she looks at the filly who was with her father, she couldn't help but stare at the two, the filly chases the butterfly while the father looks after his own.
"Is everything alright, Queen Twilight?" The mother asks, her look slightly confused and worried for her, Twilight snaps out of it, giggling nervously.
"Nothing, nothing at all! I just remembered something." Twilight tries to sugar coat the conversation, the mother smiles in relief.
"Oh! We better get going then, we're sorry for the inconvenience!" The mother apologizes, Twilight gave her a reassuring smile.
"It's no bother at all, please enjoy your morning." Twilight said with a sweet tone, she waved at the couple who walked past her, her smile fades as they left.
"Oh..." Twilight frowns a little as she proceeds along her way, she looks at the rose given to her by the small filly, she reminisces the time with Harmonia and Discord, together in the garden, playing, bonding.
This made Twilight tear up a little, but she fought back the tears, not letting out in public, she continued along the path headed to the Everfree, what is she up to?
She looks at the signs, pointing to the overlooking of the Everfree Grove, the other pointing to Zecora's cottage.
"Here goes nothing..." Twilight heads for Zecora's cottage, she then places the rose inside her saddle bag and looks around her, seeing tall trees and flowers, the animals doing their own business.
"Come with me..."
Twilight hears the voice once more, she looks to her left, seeing a deer run away, her eyes darted to the right, seeing small crystals growing out of a dead stump.
"No, not again, not now!" Twilight looks behind her, seeing tall dark red crystal barriers covering her path.
"Whoever you are, show yourself!" Twilight calls out, her horn charged with magic, out of the dark shadows came out tendrils, it slowly made its way to Twilight.
"Not again..." Twilight's eyes widened as she remembered her first encounter with Sombra, the tendrils slowly approached her.
"Stay back!" Twilight backs up, hitting a crystal wall behind her, the tendrils stopped in front of her.
"No more, please..." Tears fall as she pleads, the tendrils charged at her, Twilight closes her eyes tightly, she waits for a few minutes, not opening her eyes, trying to feel the atmosphere around her.
"What..?" Twilight opens her eyes a little, seeing no crystal pillars, no tendrils, she opens her eyes fully seeing nature once more.
"This has to stop..." Twilight looks ahead to see Zecora's cottage in sight, she rushes for it, not daring to look behind her.
"Zecora!" Twilight calls out, no answer.
"Zecora! It's me Twilight!" Twilight calls out again, she stops as she reaches the front door.
"Zecora?" Twilight looks to the window, seeing nopony inside the cottage, she goes around, the back of the cottage, only to find Zecora grabbing carrots.
"Hello Zecora." Twilight greets, Zecora puts the carrot in the basket and smiles at Twilight.
"Why hello Queen Twilight, what brings you here in broad daylight?" Zecora questions the alicorn, Twilight chuckles.
"I'm just here for carrots?" Twilight says in a more confused tone, Zecora's eyebrow arched in suspicion.
"I sense a lie, I could tell by your eyes!" Zecora chuckles, startling Twilight.
"Okay! You got me, I need something from you." Twilight smiles awkwardly at her, Zecora giggles and guides her to the back door.
"Oh Twilight Sparkle, always in for a startle." Zecora kids Twilight around, she chuckles at that.
"Yup, that's me..." Twilight trails off as she looks around the cottage, seeing materials for spells hung on the ceiling with a rope, a cauldron heating up a semi foul stench of timber wolf arms.
"Um, Zecora, why the Timberwolf arm?" Twilight looks at the arm hanging out of the cauldron, Zecora covers the top.
"For the expense of speed, for slow ponies come to me with that need." Zecora says in a nonchalant tone, Twilight cringes slightly.
"Where was I, oh yes! Zecora, do you have something that could..." Twilight stops, not trying to sound ridiculous at Zecora.
"Twilight there is no need to worry, or your idea will get blurry." Zecora prepares a flask, putting in the diced mushrooms and leaves from the trees outside.
"Well..." Twilight traces off, looking at what Zecora was doing.
"You see I-" Zecora stops Twilight as she looked to her with a face of concern and worry for the alicorn.
"Twilight, is something bothering you? You're eyes look heavy too." Zecora observes the alicorns eyes, Twilight looks away a little, avoiding Zecora's gaze.
"Long story really, and I'm not in the mood to talk about it..." Twilight looks down at the ground, ashamed of what she feels, Zecora neared Twilight, stroking her back.
"I know what happened my friend, I am here to mend." Zecora smiles at Twilight, she looks at Zecora with a weak smile and wiped her tears.
"Recently I've been seeing things that aren't there, really scary things, voices in my head, ever since Sombra's death I keep hearing and seeing things!" Twilight rants, Zecora nods and listens to her friend closely.
"And then when I was headed here it happened again, but this time it tried to attack me..." Twilight looks outside the window, still observing the trees and the pathway.
"Are you sure it is not stressed? It seems that everywhere you go or mention its always a mess." Zecora interjects, Twilight shakes her head, trying to convince Zecora about her nightmares.
"I feel like this is real Zecora! You may not see them but I can!" Twilight's voice was filled with fear, Zecora takes notice of Twilight's horn, seeing dark magenta aura circling around it.
"Twilight, your horn..." Zecora calls out, Twilight looks up to see her horn glowing dark magenta, she feels a sharp pain in her head once more.
"Come to me..." The voice calls out, Twilight yells, trying to block out the voice in her head, Zecora places her hoof on Twilight's forehead, sensing a spirit shrouding within her head.
"Twilight stay with me! For I can sense what you see!" Zecora then rushes to her cabinets and looks for a bottle, she felt the solid engravings as she looked in the last cabinet, she then rushed with the bottle to Twilight.
"Zecora, make it stop..!" Twilight calls out for help, Zecora rushes back, removing the cork from the bottle and pouring the substance to her hoof.
"Hold still Twilight, I am freeing you from this fight!" Zecora then placed her hoof with the liquid on Twilight's forehead, she chanted a spell in which radiated from her hoof, Twilight stopped struggling as the pain went away.
"Easy Twilight, don't be in so much fright." Zecora reassures as she helps Twilight lay down on the couch, she was tired, her vision blurry.
"Z-Zecora..." Twilight calls out, Zecora places a blanket on her as she passes out on the couch, her mind shuts down as the exhaustion kicks in.
Two hours passed as Twilight woke up, her vision was still adjusting to the dim lighting of the cottage, she looked around not seeing Zecora around.
"Zecora? Are you here?" Twilight calls out, she was startled as the back door opened revealing Zecora with a white crystal in her mouth, she places the crystal on the counter top, alongside a piece of rope.
"You're awake, thank goodness sake." Zecora smiles as she closes the back door, Twilight smiles back.
"How are you feeling? You must be refreshed after your loud sleeping..." Zecora giggles, Twilight laughs nervously, embarrassed.
"I haven't gotten a good rest lately, I'm always tired..." Twilight says as she removes the blanket, she looks at the crystal on the table as Zecora was putting beads on the rope.
"What's that?" Twilight questions the zebra, Zecora chuckles.
"It is a key item which will help you in your journey, with this you will be able to uncover a new discovery." Zecora grabs the crystal, and grabs the sickle with her mouth, she carefully aims at the top center of the crystal and marks it.
"I don't get it..." Twilight looks at Zecora, confused.
"You will soon know what it does, now please hand me the small patch of grass." Zecora requests, Twilight levitates the grass to Zecora as she grinds the liquid out of it, and rubs it on the beads.
"Now, tell me what this is for?" Twilight questions once more, Zecora turns around to put the necklace onto Twilight's neck, the white crystal hangs on the middle of the rope.
"It is an emulating crystal, in which it captures a signal." Zecora says as she removes it from Twilight's neck, wiping the beads with the liquid from the grass.
"An emulating crystal..." Twilight makes sense of it, as Zecora shows her the necklace, Twilight tries to grab it with her hoof but Zecora spanks it away with her's.
"You must handle this with care! For it's breaking I could not bear!" Zecora warns Twilight, she chuckles nervously as she puts the necklace on her neck.
"Why are you giving me this?" Twilight looks at Zecora, confused.
"The voices in your head, it comes from the dead, it is but a calling, from which I feel you are longing." Zecora says as she cleans the mess on her table and wipes it with a cloth with her hoof.
"Calling?" Twilight repeats the word in confusion.
"The voice that calls you, but I fear it might be a coup..." Zecora says with worry in her tone, Twilight looks outside, trying to make sense of it all, from the words "Come to me." to the calling, she tries to piece it together.
"Could i-it be, Sombra, who's calling me?" Twilight questions herself as she holds on to the crystal, fear gripping her mind, but her heart speaks out in worry.
"But he's dead.." Twilight looks at Zecora.
"The necklace will detect a strong signal within your path, but don't overdue its wrath, if it breaks i can't be there to help, so please stay out of trouble if danger is to be felt." Zecora states, Twilight nods, but she still tries to make sense of this.
"So i need to find Sombra using this? How will I know if I'm close?" Twilight questions the zebra.
"The crystal will shine bright, so keep it within your sight." Zecora replies as she looks at Twilight seriously, Twilight nods.
Twilight looks at Zecora. “..... If I go and do what you suggest then that means I have to face my past. And if I can’t do that then what kind of ruler of Equestria does that make me? I mean-” Twilight mutters.
Wack!
“Owww! Jeez! What was that for?!” Twilight asked, rubbing her head.
“Who cares! It's in the past!” Zecora said.
“You just whacked me with your staff thingy just a second ago! And it still hurts.” Twilight said, glaring at her.
“No, my dear Twilight you misunderstand.” Zecora said, lightly laughing.
“Oh yes, the past can hurt, but the way I see it you can either run from it or learn from it.” Zecora said, stirring her bubbling coulderent.
She then swings her staff again, but this time Twilight ducks.
“See! You get it now! So what are you going to do?” Zecora questions.
“First, I’m taking that staff.” Twilight said, she uses her magical aura to toss Zecora staff out the door.
“No, no, no! Not my staff.” Zecora said she went to go get her staff, when she returned she noticed that Twilight was halfway out of the door of Zecora hut and Everfree galloping back to Ponyville.
“Hey! Where are you going?!” Zecora called out.
“I know what I need to do now!” She said.
“Sombra, if you're out there, I'm coming..." Twilight says to herself as she goes to the front door.
"Zecora?" Twilight calls out, she looks behind to see nopony in sight, she goes back to the back door and opens it to see Zecora planting carrot seeds in her garden.
"Thank you." Twilight says, Zecora looks back and smiles.
"You're welcome, now go before I give you a ransom." Zecora says sarcastically, Twilight giggles and leaves galloping back to Ponyville.
***
5 weeks later...
The next morning, Twilight raises the sun and she watches as all of Equestria is beginning to awake.
“Come With Me…”
“Would you go away!” Twilight quietly hissed.
“Mother is everything okay? Who are you talking to?” Stormy asked.
“Harmonia told me that you’ve been out of it since last night.” Stormy said.
“I-” Twilight said, but the haunting voice came back.
Stormy ears pricked up. “Wait you hear that too huh?” Twilight asked.
Stormy slowly nodded her head. “You don’t think it could be?” Stormy asked.
“I don’t think so.” Twilight shook her head, ignoring the haunting and alluring voice.
“Anyways where’s your sister?” Twilight asked.
“Still asleep, but mom if it is then let me come with you.” Stormy pleads.
“Stormy no. I need you to stay here with your sister. I’ll go.” Twilight said, her tone stern.
“Uh, excuse me I’ve taken over the Empire without your help, enslaved ponies and survived Harmonia for the last decade. So yeah I’m coming with you.” Stormy said.
“No you’re not. You’re staying here and that is final!” Twilight said, her tone stern.
“If father was here he would definitely be on my side.” Stormy said, her tone bitter.
Twilight looked at her daughter slightly hurt by her comment. “I’ll go and I’m doing this alone. I can’t risk putting you or anypony else in danger. You have to understand.” Twilight said.
“.... Fine.” Stormy pouts.
“I expect this castle to be exactly the way I left it. I shouldn’t be gone long. I pinpointed exactly where the voice is coming from last night only to find out it’s coming from the North.” Twilight explains.
“You mean North as in the Ethers?” Stormy questions.
“Exactly.” Twilight said.
She kisses the top of Stormy’s head. “I’ll be back very soon.” Twilight said she uses her horn to teleport to the Frozen North.
***
This location happens to be outside of the Crystal Empire and it was definitely freezing here. Twilight breathed out her breath becoming icy and foggy from the cold.
The last time she was here it was a battle between her and Sombra.
The last time she was here it was a battle between her and Sombra.
“Okay voice you wanted me here. I’m here! So show yourself.” Twilight calls out.
The high winds drowned out her call. Twilight ventures out into the cold further. The wind blew stronger, Twilight covered her face with her wing avoiding the possible small ice shards going to her eyes, she felt her necklace loosen a little.
"Uh oh..." Twilight looked at her neck, the necklace was gone, her eyes widened.
"Oh that's just great, Zecora's going to kill me!" Twilight rants in the middle of a mild blizzard, her voice muffled by the strong winds.
She sighed. “Okay voice you wanted me here. I’m here! So show yourself.” Twilight calls out once again.
“Come with me…”
“You know I would if I could, but it’s obvious that I can’t!” Twilight shouts.
“Come with me…”
The figure who has been calling to her, steps out of the fog as Twilight’s eyes blurred with tears. “S-Sombra… but I thought-” Twilight’s breath caught in her throat.
She races toward Sombra, as she envelopes him into a hug, as tears streamed down her cheeks. “I… I thought I lost you…” she softly cries.
The pair stayed like that for a moment, pure silent filled between the two. “.... my dear I am never far from you.” Sombra said, lightly kissing Twilight’s head.
“So that was you who was calling out? You’re the one who had been calling to me… and Stormy?” Twilight said.
“You mean Stormy can hear it as well?” Sombra asked.
Twilight nods. “... yes.” Tears still softly flowing.
“You can come back with us! We can be a family again.” Twilight said, getting an idea.
“My dear, I’m not welcomed anywhere I’m an outcast anywhere and everywhere.” Sombra explains.
“The hell I put you through I can’t bear myself to do that to you again.” Sombra said.
“... but as long as you’ve been out here… you’ve changed.” Twilight said.
“But is it for better or worse?” Sombra questions.
Twilight stays quiet. “I have missed you both every second of every day, how I wish I could be with you both it kills me knowing that I can’t.” Sombra said.
“If you haven’t noticed, I'm the ruler of all of Equestria now, so if anypony as a problem with it they have to answer to me.” Twilight said.
“My dear, your gestures are too kind but-” Sombra said.
“Look the author didn’t just waste forty-nine pages for nothing and besides Stormy adored you. Just think of how excited she would be to finally reunite with you after all these years.” Twilight said.
“.... Stormy still thinks about me?” Sombra questions.
“Of course she does.” Twilight softly said.
“She worries me sometimes however, especially when she falls into her depression state. Maybe the reason why is because she misses her father. You’ve been out here for 17 years Sombra you’ve missed 17 years of her life, please don’t miss the rest of her life.” Twilight said, as tears formed in her eyes.
Sombra thought for a moment. “Besides there is something I would like to ask you, but not here nor in this condition. Give me a few days will ya?” Sombra asked.
“.... of course, but on one condition, you come back with me so we can be a family again.” Twilight said.
“But what if I try to hurt you? I’m not exactly reformed you know.” Sombra said.
“Looks like to me you’ve had plenty of time to make up for it, besides our love is one and still is after all these years.” Twilight said, giving Sombra a soft kiss.
“So please come home.” Twilight softly pleads.
***
It’s been a few weeks since Harmonia and Stormy have seen their mother.
“Stormy! Why didn’t you tell me that Mom was gone?! I could have gone with her to protect her.” Harmonia said.
“And you don’t think I tried?! Believe me I tried to go with her, but she avoided taking me with her and I quote: “She didn’t want to put anypony else in danger”.” Stormy explains.
“You still should have stopped her.” Harmonia scolds.
“We can get somepony to help us look for her before it’s too late like Tempest or Spike or ugh! Somepony- we can't just sit here and do nothing.” Stormy said.
“How about we go look for her ourselves? Where did she say she was going?” Harmonia asked.
“Umm… The Frozen North.” Stormy said, thinking for a bit.
“Then that’s where we will go.” Harmonia said, before she got a chance to snap her paws, the doors opened to reveal somepony.
“That won’t be necessary girls.” Said Twilight.
“Mom!” Harmonia ran to hug her mother.
“Mother!” Stormy said, hugging her.
Stormy looks at her. “Did you find the voice? Did you find who was calling you?” She asked.
Twilight lightly giggles. “.... yes.” Twilight said.
As if on cue another pony enters the room, Stormy’s eyes filled with tears. “.... Father?” She softly whispers before going in to hug him.
“My dear Stormy, there’s not a moment that goes by that I haven’t thought about you. I’ve missed you.” Sombra said, softly mumbles.
Sombra then looks toward Harmonia. “So you are the daughter Twilight has told me so much about.” Sombra said, his voice calm.
Harmonia slowly nods her head. “And you're King Sombra.” Harmonia said, slightly speechless by his appearance.
“Indeed I am.” Sombra said, giving a soft smile.
“Wait, so you mean to tell me that King Sombra was the one calling you?” Harmonia asked, her tone in disbelief.
Twilight softly nods.
“Now come on I believe we have a lot to catch up on.” Twilight said.
***
Two months later….
Twilight looks at her few family members, friends, nieces and nephews who were shocked to see just who was standing before them.
“.... but I thought we murdered him?!” HoneyCrisp asked in disbelief.
“I mean we had the whole rainbow lasers, a-and the phew!” Prism said.
“How in Equestria did you manage to even survive that?!” Opheila asked
“.... so you mean to tell me that we are talking to a dead guy.” Meadow Bliss asked, his tone chilled.
“I’m very much alive as you can tell…” Sombra mutters.
“Twi, do we have to blast him back to the Ethers again, because I vote Rarity to do it.” Rainbow Dash said, glaring at him.
“What! Why me?” Rarity asked, caught off guard.
“Because for one your a unicorn and two when Twilight was in danger you totally used that big sheet of rubble to knock out Chrysalis, Tirek and Cozy Glow. So if you handle them with ease then you can totally handle King Ego over here.” Rainbow Dash said.
Sombra growls.
“Let’s lighten him up ladies! …. a-and gentlemen!” Confetti shouts.
“Rainbow Dash! I will not intune such violence.” Rarity said, in defense.
“Fine! I am not afraid to do it! And I’ll make sure he’s permanently dead.” Rainbow Dash threatens.
“Now hold on there Dash. I’m sure Twilight has a very good reason for bringing him back.” Applejack said.
“Honestly, it’s a long story.” Twilight mutters.
“Mom started to second guess her role here as Ruler of Equestria until she started hearing “Come With Me” and seeing some disturbing stuff. So her only hope was going to Zecora who gave her a magical item to travel to the North, after she whacked her over the head with a staff and pulled a “lesson from Lion King” so she went to go find the voice being Sombra after they broke into a musical number. Except mom convinced him to come back here, so we got that going for us. Any questions?” Harmonia explains.
“Huh? I guess it wasn’t really that long of a story.” Twilight muttered.
“Can we still light him up?!” Confetti Pop asked her tone eager and excited.
“No children, wait..” Twilight said, walking over to Sombra she looks at him with caring demeanor.
“Why did you call for me? Why did you decide to return to me? After all, you're not reformed.” She asked, her tone soft.
“You may not be Radiant Hope, but you are far more interesting. However, not everything is simply solved by Friendship facts or lessons my dear. Sometimes ponies change on their own without even realizing it. You were my saving grace.” He said, softly smiling at her.
“So does this mean Sombra is reformed?” Fluttershy asked.
“I would say from the looks of it semi, but not entirely. He's still the King of Shadows, but it seems that he really did love and care for somepony like you, Twilight.” Rarity said.
“But if you do anything to my little sister you’re going back to the Ethers bud.” Shining said, narrowing his eyes.
Sombra growls, his eyes glowing.
Twilight puts a hoof to his chest. “Don’t.” She pleads, her eyes softly pleading.
“..... fine but only doing this for you.” He mutters.
“Seems like we have a long way to go before he’s truly reformed.” Mutters Rainbow Dash.
“I know I may not have been the perfect husband to you, but I want to make up for that now.” Sombra explains.
“Sombra?” Twilight questions, wondering where this was heading.
“I guess what I'm trying to say is… will you marry me?” Sombra asks, his tone bashful.
Twilight was speechless. “I-”
“I think you broke my mom.” Harmonia said, waving her paw in front of Twilight.
“I understand if you would rather wait. I mean after everything you have been through I completely understand your decision if you decide to wait. But I promise not only to you, but to you as well Harmonia Sparkle that I will be the best father like figure I can be to you- and my own daughter Stormy. ” Sombra continues.
“Mom? Say something.” Harmonia said, slightly worried.
Twilight took Sombra's small speech into account. After what felt like an eternity of waiting for an answer, she finally came to her choice. “Of course I'll marry you.” Twilight said, as a huge grin plastered on her face.
Sombra then kisses Twilight, from afar Twilight's friends watch, all smiling.
“Hey! You know what this calls for?” Pinkie Pie asked, her tone bubbly.
“Planning wedding number 2 next year?” Fluttershy asks.
“Heck yeah we are!” Rainbow Dash said, pumping her hoof into the air.
***
One year later….
Twilight looks at herself in the elongated mirror on the mirror. In just less than two hours she was about to marry the love of her life.
There was a knock on the door. “Come in!” Twilight calls out.
In walks Sombra, in a very slick black tuxedo.
“Sombra you know it's bad luck to see the bride before the wedding.” Twilight scolds.
“That's simply a silly false rumor my dear.” Sombra said, his tone calm.
“And I must say you look very beautiful in that gown.” Sombra said, eyeing Twilight's figure.
Twilight blushes. “Is there something you needed to tell me? I mean it couldn't wait til after you saw me walking down the aisle?” Twilight questions.
“No it simply could not.” Sombra said, his voice rather calm.
He enters the room Twilight was in, locking the door behind him. “Sombra? Why did you lock the door?” Twilight asks, her tone cautious.
Sombra leans in to kiss Twilight, but she puts a hoof at his chest. “How about we save it for the wedding.” Twilight said, her voice calm and in a hushed tone.
Sombra gives her a smirk. “Deal.” He murmurs.
***
The wedding was held outside of Applejack's family barn. The scene was beautiful like something out of a romance movie. It was classic chic as Rarity would put it.
The scenery before them had rustic, but elegant decorums to it. Bales of hay as well as Southern hanging light bulbs hang from the ceiling as well as a few dangling fairy lights.
This time Twilight didn't want a big wedding, only her best friends and family were there. As well as her nieces, nephews, two daughters, Discord, Celestia, Sunset, Spike, Phoenix and Kunzite. Alongside Trixie was her two children, Starlight, Tempest, and a few personal invited guest for the special ceremony.
Luna's moon glistening in the nearby pond, casting an elegant glow above the Apple family barn.
“Sorry that the wedding was last minute Twi.” Applejack said, her tone apologetic.
“It's okay Applejack really this is beautiful.” Twilight said.
Fluttershy then got her birds to sing The Wedding March once more. Everypony stands.
“Are you sure you're okay with Sombra marrying your sister?” Cadence asks, her tone soft and a bit unsure.
“I've been overseeing things between him and her for the past year and a half since he's been reformed. And if you ask me he has been nothing, but a gentlecolt to her. So I approve.” Shining said, as he watched his little sister and dad went down the white satin aisle.
“Take care of her.” Night Light said to Sombra.
Sombra nods. “You're daughter is in good hoofs, sir.” He said.
Night Light nods and walks over to his wife, taking his seat.
“Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today- I mean- tonight to witness the special union formed between Princess Twilight Sparkle and King Sombra. The love for these two undeniable, the commitment of their love is clear and they are both fantastic rulers with pure intentions for this land. I assume that you both have vows prepared?” Luna asks.
They both nodded. “Well I didn't exactly write mine down. So I'm just going to wing it.” Sombra said.
A light chuckle waves through the crowd, before silence consumes the atmosphere once again.
“Twilight, the moment I first laid eyes on you I knew you were the one. You are beautiful, strong minded, fearless. Those are just a few of the qualities I admire about you. We have been through a lot in the past couple of years, but I am so glad you decided to stay by my side through it all. I promise to you and the kids that I will be the best husband and father I can be to both you and the girls.” Sombra said.
Twilight blushes, then gently smiles. “Sombra, you are truly amazing. You have definitely changed my life for the better and I am forever grateful for you. Thank you for showing me what true love actually is and for being there not only for me, but for Harmonia as well. Thank you for treating her like your own. You are truly remarkable. You are like my knight in shining black armor that I have waited all these years for. Thank you for coming into my life.” Twilight said.
“May I have the rings please?” Luna asks.
Kunzite holds out the rings, for Luna to take. “I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss your bride.” Luna said, giving the two a soft smile.
Sombra then leans in to kiss Twilight. “Best day ever!” Squeals Flurry from the crowd.
***
Harmonia was standing by the refreshment table, softly smiling as she watched her mom and stepdad elegantly dancing across her Aunt Applejack's barnyard floor. Hanging light bulbs and fairy lights illuminate their features casting a soft glow around them.
Harmonia continues to sip her drink, but a small voice causes her to look down.
“Um… Harmonia?”
It was Stormy.
“Oh, hey Stormy.” Harmonia said.
“Look, I'm sorry about what I said earlier. I've never had a sister before. So this change is all so new to me.” Stormy explains.
“It's-” Harmonia said, but Stormy cut her off.
“I've never had a sister before, so I'm not sure what it is like to have another sibling.” Stormy continues.
Harmonia gave a light giggle. “Stormy, it's okay. I forgive you.” She wraps her sister around her neck.
“Just like that huh? Wow! Our family and friends are a really forgiving group.” Stormy said.
Harmonia giggles. “You have no idea.” She mutters to her sister.
“Sorry to interrupt you Princess, but could you please help us?” A familiar voice asks.
It was Prism.
Harmonia turns around to come face to face with not only Prism, but Ophelia and Illusion as well as her other friends.
“Geez I haven't even been crowned princess for 4 years yet and you already need my help? Whatever do you oh so need?” Harmonia asks, her tone full of sarcasm.
“Haha very funny.” Prism said, his tone equally as sarcastic.
“Please tell these two who you have picked. They have been driving us crazy since the ceremony.” Cotton Berry explains.
“Darling, we have been patient with you and have given you time, but who do you choose?” Ophelia asks.
“Indeed! So who do you pick?” Illusion asks, agreeing with the feline's statement.
“I choose-” Harmonia said, but Confetti Pop cuts her off.
“Ohhh! This is so exciting!” Squeals Confetti Pop.
“This is just like the final episode of The Ponyerlotte where it all comes down to: One. Final. Rose.” Confetti explains.
She hands Harmonia a rose from her mane giving it to her. “Geez… thanks Fetti.” Harmonia mutters.
She looks down from the rose back to her two lovers. She breathes a sigh of relief. “I choose-”
“Remember all those fun times we had together?” Opeliah asks, her tone flirtatious.
“But I bet it's not as fun as the times that we have had. Remember how much trouble we would get into? Remember that food fight that got messy. Food was everywhere with us in the crossfire. Boy, was Twilight and my mother was furious.” Illusion chuckles.
“That's because it was my only chance to actually get away to talk to you.” Harmonia said, remembering that night.
“Exactly.” Illusion said, winking at her.
Harmonia's face reddened by how much attention she was getting from these two. “Would you two stop it with the flirting! You are not making this any easier.” Harmonia explains.
She then breathes in a soft sigh. “Could you excuse me for just one second?” Harmonia asks, she snaps her paw and teleports out of the room and outside to get some cool fresh air.
***
“Miss. Shimmer? You returning to your own world so soon?” Harmonia asks, confused by why she was standing outside.
“No, we decided to stay a bit longer. I was actually coming outside for some much needed air. Did some thinking of my own so to speak. However, I was just about to head back inside to congratulate your mother on her wedding, but what are you doing outside instead of enjoying her after party?” Sunset asks.
“Well I was, but now I'm doing the same thing you were just doing. Doing some thinking of my own.” Mumbles Harmonia.
“Would you like to talk about it? Come on. It's better to keep it out in the open than in, right?” Sunset asks.
Harmonia sighs. “It's just Opeliah and Illusion are making me choose between them. And I'm not sure who to choose, they are both so sophisticated and classy. I just don't know if I'm right for either of them.” Harmonia explains.
“Don't lower yourself just because somepony is more wealthy than you. Love and friendship is not about wealth. It's about the bond and memory that you created with them. Love comes from here,” Sunset explains, she touches Harmonia’s heart.
“Not here.” Sunset said, ruffling Harmonia’s mane.
Harmonia giggles. “Love is a powerful devotion, full of passion and emotion. So whoever you choose. Make sure you will be choosing with emotions and feelings rather than logic. As the saying goes the heart wants what it wants. Listen to your heart and you will never go wrong.” Sunset said, smiling at the draconequus.
Harmonia breathes a sigh of relief. “Thank you for the advice Miss. Shim-”
“Please call me Sunset.” Sunset said.
“Sunset. I think I know who to choose.” Harmonia said.
“Great! Let's go back inside before they wonder where you went off to.” Sunset said.
***
Harmonia slows her breathing before entering.
“Where in Celestia's name did you wander off to?” HoneyCrisp asks.
“I just needed to get some fresh air, that's all.” Harmonia explains.
“Are you feeling better now?” Meadow Bliss asks.
“Much better.” Harmonia said.
She turns back to Sunset, who nods at her before walking off.
“.... Okay I've done a lot of thinking and mental analysing. You both are amazing, caring and supportive even. But there can only be one. The special somepony that I choose is….” Harmonia said, looking cautiously between the two.
“Can you just say it already?! The anticipation is killing us! Fine if you can't pick then I'll pick for you. Here!” Confetti Pop said, her tone eggered.
Confetti Pop places Illusion in front of her. “Yay! We're all happy.” Her tone is fakely amusing.
Harmonia giggles at her friend's antics. “Thanks for the amusing assistance Confetti. But this is based on pure emotional feeling not logical thinking.” Harmonia explains to her friend.
“Does anyone here speak nerd?” Prism asks.
Cotton Berry sighs. “It means she is going to pick with her heart instead of with logic.” Cotton Berry explains.
“You know how the saying goes: The heart wants what it wants. You can't help who you fall in love with.” HoneyCrisp said.
“And I pick you.” Harmonia said, softly smiling at Ophelia.
“Me? But why me?” Ophelia asks.
“Because like you said before: “We are different from everypony else and that is what makes us special. We get each other like no one else does.” Harmonia explains.
Ophelia blushes. “Plus there was this poll between you and Illusion that the author/director made and you won by a landslide.” Confetti Pop explains.
“Confetti, that's ridiculous.” HoneyCrisp said.
“No it doesn't look.” Confetti Pop said, pulling the poll out of thin air.
“I swear this isn't what it looks like.” Harmonia mutters.
“It doesn't matter now. All that matters is that we are together now.” Ophelia purrs.
Harmonia giggles.
Starlight watches from afar, smiling that her niece finally found happiness and peace after everything that she has been through over the years.
“Harmonia and Opeliah look so happy together. Don't they?” Starlight asks.
“Indeed!” Trixie said.
“And now it's time for you to choose your own happiness, Starlight.” Tempest said.
“So? Who do you choose, Star?” Trixie asks.
Starlight bit her bottom lip. “I choose….”
***
Harmonia and Ophelia walk over to Starlight, Mystic and Crystal.
“Would you girls like to say something?” Starlight asks.
Mystic sighs. “Harmonia, I am sorry for everything that I have ever done to you when we were kids. I am truly sorry.” Mystic said, her tone sincere.
Crystal nods her head agreeing with the magician's daughter.
Harmonia smirks at them. “It's okay Mystic. We both had some maturing and growing up to do.” Harmonia said, her voice equally as sincere.
“Friends?” Mystic asked.
“Friends.” Harmonia said, smiling at Mystic.
“Oh, how I wish there was a beautiful princess to dance with.” Ophelia said, her tone vaguely sweet, but a tad sarcastic.
Harmonia lightly giggles. “Yes, wouldn't that be nice.” Harmonia smirks.
Starlight gave a small smile and shook her head.
“Aunt Starlight, maybe there's somepony special you would like to dance with.” Harmonia said, smiling at her aunt.
The last song of Twilight's wedding reception came on for tonight, it was a slow and peaceful song. Everypony was coupled up with each other, swaying romantically to the music.
All except one, Starlight.
Starlight watches from afar, smiling that her niece finally found happiness and peace after everything that she has been through over the years.
“Oh I’m so happy for Harmonia and Opeliah. They look so happy with each other.” Starlight thought.
She turns to leave the reception, walking inside of Applejack's barn but coming out on the other end on the backside to catch some fresh air.
She pushes open the backdoor of the barn to come face to face with somepony all too familiar.
Trixie.
Starlight gave a smile at her and continued walking towards her. She tops in front of Trixie who softly smiles at her.
Trixie takes Starlight hoof into hers. Starlight lightly blushes. They stay silent for a moment, gazing at each other.
Harmonia and the others peek around the barn to see what was going on. All of them remained silent, watching. Ophelia and Confetti Pop both practically had heart eyes watching the two.
Trixie and Starlight remind quite, unsure of what to say to each other. “I'm not sure where life will take us in the future, but I know one thing is definitely for sure. I am sure about us!” Trixie explains.
“So sure that you would ask me to be your marefriend?” Starlight smirks.
Trixie nods, blush rising to her cheeks. “D-definitely.” She said, slightly baffling.
Starlight blushes, kissing Trixie on the cheek. “I would love to be your marefriend.” Starlight whispers.
Trixie smiles back, They both look up at the moon, their hooves still intertwined with one another's.
“Now this was a great wedding.” Murmurs Harmonia.