"... To fulfill your destiny!~" sang Celestia flying up into a majestic pose.
Twilight was distracted from it when a small purple ball of light flew out of her body. Twilight looked at the purple orbs flying around her as she rose off the ground. They went faster until she couldn't see anything anymore. Once again the world was encapsulated in white light.
The sense of gravity returned as Twilight felt herself drifting to the ground. Her hooves contacted dirt as the light began to fade. Something is different... She thought standing up straight and opening her eyes.
Her friends were standing a few hooves away staring at her. She looked up, My horn is still there. She looked down, Same purple coat. What are they looking... Her eyes drifted to her back, Ohh. Well those are new.
She reached back to examine the pair of wings on her back. When she touched them she felt sensation travel from the new appendages. Good their not cardboard attached with tape. That was a weird dream. She was a little startled when Applejack spoke.
"I've never seen anything like it Twi," said Applejack walking up in front of Twilight.
"Twilight got wings. Awesome!" said Rainbow Dash flying next to her grabbing her wing," A new flying buddy," she said giving Twilight a hug.
"Why you've become an alicorn. I didn't even know that was possible," said Rarity looking over Twilight's new wings.
"Alicorn party!" screamed Pinkie swinging past dressed like an alicorn.
"Wow. You look just like a princess," said Fluttershy standing next to Twilight.
"That's because she is a princess," said Celestia landing behind everypony. Everypony gasped.
"Hold on a second!" said Pinkie pulling out a glass of water and spit taking.
"A... a princess?" said Twilight felling on the verge of a panic attack. She looked up when she felt Celestia's hoof on her shoulder.
"Since you've come to Ponyville you've displayed the charity, compassion, devotion, integrity, optimism, and of course leadership of a true princess," said Celestia.
"But does this mean I won't be your student anymore?" said Twilight sadly.
"Not as in the same way as before. I'll still be there to help and guide you, but we're all your students now too. You’re an inspiration to us all Twilight," said Celestia bowing to Twilight followed by Rarity, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, and finally Spike.
"What do I do now? Is there a book about being a princess I should read?" said Twilight.
"Haha. There will be time for all of that later," said Celestia smiling at Twilight. Twilight smiled back looking at Celestia until something off to the right caught her eye.
When she looked there was nothing there. Hmm... I thought I saw somepony over there. Twilight's attention was drawn back to Celestia when she spoke again.
"We better get going. There are many things to prepare in Canterlot before tomorrow," said Celestia motioning in the direction of the train station.
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It was a bright sunny day in Canterlot. The perfect day for the coronation going on below. It was happening in the same hall as the royal wedding. Hundreds of ponies had come to witness it. Celestia, Luna, and Cadence were dressed in regal outfits and wearing their ceremonial crowns. Twilight's friends were all dressed in fancy cloths standing to the right of the three princesses. Now that everypony was here the ceremony began.
"We are gathered here today in celebration of a momentous occasion. My most faithful student, Twilight Sparkle, has done many extraordinary things since she has lived in Ponyville," said Celestia addressing the audience.
"She even helped reunite me with my sister Princess Luna," said Celestia looking at her sister then back to the crowd, “but today Twilight Sparkle did something extraordinary. She created new magic. Proving without a doubt that she is ready to be crowned Equestria's newest princess. Fillies and gentlecolts may I present for the very first time, Princess Twilight Sparkle!
Music and singing began. All eyes watched as Twilight Sparkle walked down the row towards the princesses. Some even joined in the singing. She stopped in front of Celestia and Spike stepped forward with her crown, the Element of Magic. Celestia gripped the crown in her magic and placed it on Twilight's head. Twilight looked to the left and all her friends gave her encouraging smiles. She turned to face the audience and smiled at the crowd.
Celestia motioned for Twilight to go to the balcony. Twilight waves at the thousands of ponies gathered below as the music finished.
"Say something princess," said Celestia in a whisper to Twilight. She looked back at her and walked out to the edge of the balcony. The crowd fell silent.
"A little while ago my teacher and mentor, Princess Celestia, sent me to live in Ponyville. She sent me to study friendship, which was something I really didn't care much about," said Twilight looking back at her friends," but now on a day like today I can honestly say I wouldn't be standing here without the friendships I've made. Each one of you taught me something about friendship and for that I'll always be grateful," she said bowing to her friends the turning back to the crowd," today I consider myself the luckiest pony in Equestria. Thank you friends. Thank you everypony." The crowd exploded in applause.
They turned around and walked back inside the castle. Shining Armor ran up with Princess Cadence.
"Hey Twilight I'm so proud of you," said Shining hugging his sister. They stepped back and looked at each other.
"Are you crying?" said Twilight.
"Of course not it's, it's liquid pride. It's a totally different thing," said Shining. They both laughed and hugged again.
"Way to go princess," said Applejack
"Best coronation day ever!" said Pinkie.
"We love you Twilight," said Fluttershy.
"I love you to girls," said Twilight as they all joined in a group hug.
"So what is next on the agenda," said Rarity.
"An awesome drive by in Twilight's new chariot and a musical number!" said Pinkie Pie with a grin.
"I don't think that...," said Rarity.
"Actually that's exactly what's next," interrupted Twilight," speaking of which we've got to go do that. We'll meet up back at the castle for the party tonight."
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The party was a small one. Only Twilight's friends, Spike, the princesses, and her brother were there. They sat at the largest table in Pony Joe's. They moved the party there to get away from all the nosey nobles. Currently Joe was getting them some doughnuts.
"So as I was saying. I have the whole thing planned out. We'll start with proper wing care and exercises. Then I'll teach you how to hover. Then full fight. I'll also show you how to do some tricks," said Rainbow Dash
"I can't wait Rainbow. I've even started reading some books about basic flight techniques," said Twilight.
"Speaking of training books. Twilight here is the list of book I'd like you to read," said Celestia levitating over a list," They're mostly books on Equestrian laws and foreign policies. I'd like you to read them by the end of the month. There will also be a test over the information."
"Okay princess," said Twilight grabbing the list and looking it over," I’ll get started tonight after the party and I'll make flash cards and..."
"Calm down Twilight. There's no rush. It can wait till tomorrow. I have complete confidence that you'll pass," said Celestia.
"Alright everypony who is ready for some doughnuts?" said Pony Joe carrying a tray of freshly made doughnuts.
They all cheered and grabbed their doughnuts.
"So now that I'm a princess will I still stay in Ponyville?" asked Twilight between a bite of sprinkle doughnut.
"For now thou will reside in Canterlot, but thy friends may visit anytime," said Luna taking another bite of her maple bar.
"Once you've completed training you may live anywhere within twelve hours of Canterlot. Ponyville is within that range," said Celestia eating a chocolate cake doughnut.
"It'll be different not having Twi around," said Applejack eating a pumpkin doughnut.
Twilight's friends sighed.
"Don't worry, she'll be back in Ponyville before you know it," said Shining Armor eating a lemon custard doughnut.
"The training should only take a couple months," said Cadence also eating a lemon custard doughnut.
"But months are such a long time," said Pinkie who was on her 12th sugar coated doughnut.
"I'm sure we can go couple months without Twilight in Ponyville. We can always visit her," said Rarity eating a croissant instead of a doughnut.
"I must be going," said Luna standing up," The night court is about to begin. Goodnight everypony."
"Night Luna," everypony replied.
"It certainly is late. I hate to end the festivities but, Twilight and I must be up early tomorrow. Also if I'm not mistaken the last train to Ponyville leaves in half an hour," said Celestia standing up.
"Ohh my goodness. Your right," said Rarity standing up too.
"Goodbye girls," said Twilight starting a group hug. Once the hug broke up everypony started going on their ways.
"See you all soon!" said Twilight waving at her friends goodbye.
Twilight turned to follow Celestia as her friends rounded the corner. Canterlot was exceptionally quiet tonight. The few ponies they met greeted and bowed to them. Once they reached the castle Celestia showed Twilight to her room.
"Goodnight Twilight," said Celestia before leaving the room.
The room wasn't much. It was just a simple round room. Sparsely furnished. For now though Twilight just wanted to get some sleep. She slipped under the covers of the bed and fell asleep.