//------------------------------// // The Last Day // Story: The Return of Twilight Sparkle // by Cameron Nightshade //------------------------------// Over the weekend, the group of girls in the human world made a plan to meet up with the whole school on the Monday they returned. They called, texted, and emailed all the people they could think of from the school to meet in the gym in the morning. They also emailed Principal Celestia to ask her if it was alright, and to make an announcement at the beginning of the school day in case anyone forgot. That Monday, they gathered in the gym, and looked upon the huge crowd of kids. “So why did you gather us all here today sugarcube? We figured you had a good reason, so we just went along, but now this is just strange,” Applejack asked. Twilight Sparkle put her crown upon her head. She took a deep breath and turned to the girls. “You shall find out along with everyone else,” she said as she held back tears. Principal Celestia stepped up to the podium. “So I have gathered you all here today, because one of our students asked if she could speak. I figure none of you know why, and neither do I. All I know is that it’s important, so here, I present, Princess of the Fall Formal, and an actual princess, Princess Twilight Sparkle!” students got up and clapped for their fellow classmate, even though she didn’t have any classes. Twilight stepped out from behind the curtain along with her friends. She walked up to the podium and began to speak. “Thank you all for coming here today. Everyone in this room is wondering what is so important. Well, back where I come from, ponies, yes ponies, are starting to worry about where I am. I have noticed that all of you are starting to welcome Sunset Shimmer into the school nicely, and not fearing her. Well, not fearing her as much,” Twilight looked up at the crowd of students. She turned back around to her friends, who stared at her in disbelief. “I figure you all know why I have brought you here then. My quest is complete. I came here so you can learn to accept Sunset Shimmer, and from what I have seen, it’s happening. So, as it may be, this is my final day in this world. My other world is missing one of the greatest things it needs, the Element of Magic. Anyway, the stars need moving, and Princess Luna may or may not be doing the deed. So I bid you farewell. I will be leaving at the end of school today, once I open the portal. I will be going around to classrooms so if you have any questions, please ask them then. Thank you, and have a great day.” Twilight stepped down from the podium and claps arouse from the stands. Tears fell from Twilight face as she walked towards her friends. “Oh, darling. I’m going to miss you so much!” Rarity commented. “Well, just remember me. You better get to class, and i’ll be around shortly,” Twilight sniffled. Even though she didn’t want to leave from this new place, she knew she would have to. She stepped behind the curtain, and listened to the sounds of people’s feet on the wood. Tears fell from her purple face. After a minute, she stood up, and began to do her rounds in the classrooms. Very few questions were asked, so they went faster than Twilight has anticipated. She was able to finish all the classes in just 2 class periods. She figured that if she didn’t get to anyone, they could find her during lunch. When lunch came, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Sunset Shimmer all sat with Twilight. “So I know you don’t really know how to open the portal, so if you need any help later, just come look for me, and I’ll be glad to help,” Sunset Shimmer said. “Thanks Sunset. I think I will be able to get it though,” Twilight replied. “I’m really going to miss you, Twilight. It was nice to have you come back. I hope you remember us and tell your friends at home about us,” Fluttershy said, quieter than normal, because she was crying. Pinkie Pie sat off to the side bawling her eyes out. She hated having to see people leave. she was the one that would always welcome people, and she didn’t like it when they left. Her dark pink hair lay flat against her head, like someone popped it with a needle. Twilight stood up and walked over to Pinkie. “Hey, Pinkie. It’s going to be okay. There is another me here, and I think she would love to have some friends. She may not act like it at first, but just warm up to her, and I think she will love to meet you,” Twilight comforted. “Y-yeah, I know. But she - won’t be the - same - Twilight I know,” Pinkie Pie said through sobs. Twilight hugged Pinkie and sat back down. “Anyway, I don’t think that Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, or Princess Cadance would like it if you barged through the portal again,” Sunset Shimmer sat back in her seat. “So what until the portal is normally opened to come fetch me, unless it’s a dire emergency. Now girls, I expect that you also help Sunset fit in here.” The girls nodded, with tears falling down their faces. Twilight hated to see her friends cry, but she needed to get back home.