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// Chapter 18: Wisdom from a Principal 
// Story: A Place in Equestria III: Lost in Another World 
// by GoebelTron 
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Meanwhile, Thomas was still strolling around the city in depression as he still felt guilty for breaking his momma’s heart, and for making her feel abandoned. “I never should’ve touched that mirror. I’m never leaving you again,” he said, as he cried while walking.

Thomas suddenly saw a bench and sat down on it, lowered himself in shame and began to cry while holding his Snuggle Bear teddy. “Thomas? Is that you, dear?” a voice asked. Thomas looked up and saw Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna looking at him with concern. “May we sit here?” Vice Principal Luna asked. Thomas nodded, and then as the two women sat down, Thomas scooted over to the principal and leaned by her side, until Celestia placed her hand on his arm to comfort him. “I’m just lonely without my Momma,” Thomas said in depression. “You’re heart’s breaking, isn’t it?” Principal Celestia asked. Thomas nodded, and then Celestia looked at him with a motherly smile on her face after placing him on her lap. “It’s just been so long,” Thomas said. “I just want her to hold me again.”

“Aww... it’s alright, Thomas sweetheart. I’m sure she will. Just give her some time, and then you’ll have your chance,” Principal Celestia said. “I know that feeling because I’ve dealt with so many students with loneliness in their lives or if they wanted some help fitting into the school life, and then I saw a child who desperately needed some help being cared for after a family separation, and I was so proud of one student and her friends looking out for you. We’re so grateful you came to our school, Thomas.” Thomas then wiped his tears and then looked at the principal who just given him hope. He then wrapped his arms around her for a hug, until Celestia chuckled lightly and hugged him back. “So, is that why you’re out here by yourself?” Vice Principal Luna asked. Thomas nodded, and then they saw Sunset and her friends walking over. “Hello, girls. I assume you were looking for this sweet child right here?”

“Thomas? How’re you feeling?” Sunset asked. “A little bit better,” Thomas said, until he went over to her and hugged her around her waist, but was suddenly lifted up and held in her arms and sat against her hip. “Thanks for giving me hope, Miss Celestia,” Thomas said. “You’re very welcome, dear,” Principal Celestia said. “Why don’t we go and get some ice cream at the Sweet Shoppe?” Sunset asked, and then Thomas nodded in reply.

“I think there’s still an idea about how to make sure Thomas spends his last day here soon,” Sunset said while they were walking.