//------------------------------// // Season 1: Episode 2 - Crystal Clear (The Crystaling AU) // Story: My Little Pony: When Generations Collide // by RobtheMorpherPony //------------------------------// Twilight was indeed going to work on getting our phones to work and considering dad talked about how smart she was like A LOT I'm sure she'll figure it out. But she had other things to do besides that, such as helping Starlight learn about friendship, and figuring out where her old friend Sunburst was living now. And there's also the fact that Princess Cadence; Twilight's sister-in-law and former foal sitter; is expecting a baby any day now. Figured I'd help Twilight out a little with the first two things. "Can't believe that you were raised by a pony who told you a lot about Twilight." Starlight said. "Normally, I should be upset about you not calling her 'Princess Twilight' but as I've come to find out myself as I've grown into her inner friend circle, it's that she doesn't want her friends using her royal title unless it's for official business matters." Sunny said. "Has that changed the way you've looked up to her your whole life at all? I mean, you are from the future originally after all." Starlight said. "Quite a bit actually, but not the way I was expecting. Hearing the stories of Twilight's adventures was one thing, but I actually have the super rare opportunity to live them myself. How many ponies do you know who can say that get to experience the stories they love to death?" Sunny asked. "I guess that's an extremely good point. It's one thing to hear or read about history, but to actually be a part of that history would be something else entirely." Starlight said. "Still, I'm expecting the presence of me and my friends to change certain events. I'd tell you more, but then I feel like I'd alter history too, too much." Sunny said. "But that doesn't mean I can't help Twilight out where it counts." She added. "Speaking of, I managed to track down Sunburst. Well...sort of. See, the reality is I already knew where he was from the stories dad would tell. But I knew Twilight would want the actual paper trail, so I did some digging the old-fashioned way anyways, and found Sunburst right where dad said he was living when Twilight found him for you." Sunny said. "...This is going to take so much getting used to, knowing you know everything in relation to our history but won't sweat out all the details simply because you don't want to cause any major drastic changes." Starlight said. "Trust me Starlight, some of the information I'm holding out on is for the best that I am." Sunny said. "Just remember: Me and my friends lived without magic until a few weeks ago, so more or less the majority of our lives." She added. "Is that supposed to mean something to me?" Starlight asked. "Not for now, just remember it for later." Sunny said. "...I have no clue what your hinting at." Starlight said. "Well for now, it's worth mentioning that Sunburst is at the Crystal Empire now." Sunny said. "And knowing how particular Twilight is, I even made you your own checklist to follow along with Spike accompanying you. I assured Twilight that this would be one thing you should do on your own on your own terms." She added. "But...I'm not quite sure if I'm ready yet..." Starlight said. "Plus, what about the whole 'travel through time to stop twilight and her friends be--'" Starlight was interrupted when Sunny put a hoof on her mouth. "Just save that for Sunburst when you meet with him. Trust me on that one, okay Starlight?" Sunny asked. "V-very well, but when are we ever going to get an excuse to--" Starlight started "Ah! You won't believe it!" Twilight said, suddenly coming into the room. "We got an invitation to go to the crystaling for Cadence's baby who has just been born. I'm an aunt." She added in pure celebration. "...Never mind..." Starlight said. Funny, it's like Sunny knew this was going to happen... Starlight thought to herself. ...Yes I did know that this was when Princess Flurry Heart was going to be born. Don't judge me. I kept that information to myself. And I swear if you get what I'm hiding from Starlight, if you so much as tell her, I will find some way to rip myself out of this story and punch you right in the face. Got that? Regardless, we traveled to the crystal empire where we were met with Shining Armor. ...But can I just say real fast how beautiful the Crystal Empire looked? "Wow...so Sprout, you saw all of THIS when you first landed here?" Hitch asked. "Kind of got overwhelmed by it when I showed up out of the sky, but I won't lie, it definitely is something." Sprout said. "Something beautiful no doubt. This place is AMAZING!" Sunny said. "Words alone do NOT do this place justice; just like my dad said they wouldn't." She added. "Your dad sure gave you a lot of stories about our era, sugar cube." Applejack said. A very shiveled Shining Armor came up to them, snow in part of his mane. "...Wait what's with the snow?" Sprout asked. "Yeah...seems more of your time period leaked through. Thankfully, all that happened is that random piles of snow pop up every now and again." Shining Armor said. "...Really hate that Yin-yang right now." Twilight said, groaning. After that, we all got to meet Princess Flurry Heart and as I figured, Starlight had her initial failure with reconnecting with Sunburst, Flurry Heart's massive magical powers caused her to accidently break the crystal heart, giving Starlight the chance to successfully reconnect with Sunburst. ...I would like to point out real fast that having the crystal heart out in the open like this was just ASKING for trouble. But more on that later. A bit later, the group was heading back to Ponyville by train when Starlight went up to Sunny. "You knew everything that was going to happen, didn't you; right down to the fact Sunburst wasn't even a real wizard yet." Starlight said. "Do you blame me for wanting you to hear it from your friend's mouth instead of from mine? You'd probably would've called me crazy." Sunny said. "...Fair enough point. But one of these days, I will figure out what else your hiding and pry those secrets from your lips. Because they could help prevent future disasters." Starlight said. "Now what kind of friend would I be if I didn't also make sure you had your own growth to go through?" Sunny asked, smiling. "...Oh it is on Sunny Starscout." Starlight said. Looking back on it now, maybe I should've told her a few things right then and there.