//------------------------------// // A True (True) Friend part 2 // Story: Raising a Human Daughter // by unleashedtwilight //------------------------------// Twilight and her friends went into her house, all with their elements of harmony and their cutie marks back to their original state. Twilight picked up the notebook with the realization of how to fix the spell that Starswirl the bearded could not. “From all of us together, together we’re friends. With the marks of our destinies made one, there is magic without end.” She said writing it down and dotting it at the end. All of a sudden, her element of harmony began to glow. Then the five other elements shot five beams directly at Twilight. When the light dimmed down, the five remaining ponies looked in shock as Twilight was nowhere to be seen. “W-where did she go!?” Applejack exclaimed. “I… I don’t know…!!” Fluttershy exclaimed starting to panic. The five ponies ran outside, thinking maybe she teleported out there. “Twilight??” Rainbow Dash called out. “What’s going on now!?” Spike exclaimed running to them. “The elements of harmony went crazy, and made Twilight disappear!” Rainbow answered. She then paused when she saw a pink filly slowly walk behind Spike. “Hey, don’t I know you?” Diamond Tiara nodded slowly. “I go to Sweetie Belle, Applebloom, and Scootaloo’s school… I’m Diamond Tiara…” “What in tarnation are you doin’ here?!” Applebloom exclaimed. “Yeah, and where’s Crystal!? She told us she was looking for you!” Scootaloo exclaimed as well. Diamond Tiara simply put her head down. “She’s… she’s...” “She’s what??” Rainbow Dash blurted out. “Spit it out already!” “She’s in the hospital…” A tear could be seen going down Diamond Tiara’s face, while everypony else’s reaction went into shock and sadness. “She saved me from a lightning bolt… but she got hit instead…” “You… you..!” Scootaloo exclaimed. “How could you let that happen to her!?” “I wasn’t even paying attention to the weather, I didn’t know!” Diamond Tiara exclaimed. “She pushed me out of the way before I even knew what was going on!” She looked down again. “I don’t know why… why would she save me…” “Because that’s what a true friend does…” Applejack answered. “But… I wasn’t…” “You may not have acted kindly to her,” Rarity started. “But that doesn’t stop her from being kind to others.” “Rarity is right…” Sweetie Belle added. “Crystal is kind and caring… she didn’t want you or anypony getting hurt.” Diamond Tiara looked down again as more tears dripped from her face. “I’m sorry…” she said looking up at the three crusaders. “All of you, I’m so sorry…” The three didn’t respond. Instead they had a look of somewhat shock on their faces. “I’ll do my best so that I can make it up to you…” She sighed and walked away. “I… can’t believe this is all happening…” Applejack put her head down. But just as she did, there was an enormous flash coming from the sky, and what looking like Twilight Sparkle’s cutie mark, coming down to the ground. “Twilight…? Is that you..??” Applejack asked as the light faded. As Twilight got up, she then extended her new wings, leaving the other ponies in shock. “I… I’ve never seen anything like it…” Applejack said. “Twilight’s got wings!” Rainbow Dash exclaimed but her excitement quickly went back down and she looked away for a moment. “Wow…” Fluttershy started. “You look just like a princess.” “That’s because she is a princess…” Celestia said flying down. “Huh??” Everypony said in unison. “Hold on a second…!” Pinkie said as she pulled out a glass of water and pretty much did a spit take. “A… A Princess…?” Twilight let out. Celestia placed a hoof on Twilight. “Since you’ve come to Ponyville, you displayed the charity, compassion, devotion, integrity, optimism, and of course the leadership of a true princess.” “But… does this mean I won’t be your student anymore…?” Twilight asked. “Not in the same way as before.” Celestia answered. “I’ll still be here to help and guide you, but we’re all your students now too.” She bowed her head “You are an inspiration to us all Twilight…” everypony else and Spike bowed as well… however with concerned looks on their faces. “Hang on a second…” Twilight said looking around. “Where’s Crystal…?” she asked looking at the three crusaders. “She told me she was going to find you… where is she…?” “Twilight…” Spike spoke out. “I’m really sorry…” “Spike, where is she…!?” tears could be seen starting to form in Twilight’s eyes. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I ran toward the direction of the hospital as quick as I could with everypony, including Princess Celestia, following me. Please… please be alright…! I thought to myself as tears were practically streaming down my face. I soon ran into the hospital. “Where is she!?” was the first thing I yelled out. “Where’s Crystal!?” Nurse Redheart came out with a look of worry. “She’s… going to be okay but she was struck by lightning, Twilight… she might need to stay in the hospital for some time…” “No please, you have to let me take care of her at home… I’ll find a spell, anything to help her!” “Twilight…” Redheart sighed. “And another thing, how did she even get electrocuted!? I thought she was with her friends!” “I’m not sure but you can go visit her if you’d like… she already has a guest in there with her though.” “A guest…?” I stopped and looked at the three fillies behind me. “Who came to visit her…?” “She told me her name was… Diamond Tiara…?” “What!?” I exclaimed. “Where’s Crystal’s room!?” “It’s… on the second floor…” Without another second of hesitation, I quickly ran up the stairs and looked through the hallway until I found Crystal’s room… along with Diamond Tiara sitting by her side. Is she… crying…? Diamond Tiara slowly turned to me and immediately started feeling nervous. “I didn’t do this to her, I swear! A lightning bolt hit her when she was saving me!” All I could do was stare at her and back at my daughter. I slowly walked up to Crystal and sat next to Diamond Tiara. “Thank you… for being here…” I quietly said to her. Diamond Tiara tilted her head looking at me. “Since… when did you have wings…?” she asked. “About… 10 minutes ago… I’m a princess now.” Saying this made Diamond Tiara become totally shocked. “A… princess…?” She let out. “You’re a princess now?!” I just nodded again… more focused on Crystal. Celestia slowly walked into the room looking down at Crystal. “Nurse, may I ask you to step out of the room for a moment?” Celestia asked. “Princess… what are you doing?” I asked looking up at her. “Twilight… I need you to touch your horn to mine.” “What??” “If you want her to be alright, do not ask questions.” Celestia said sternly. I nodded and slowly touched my horn to Celestia’s, unsure of what she was planning. Diamond Tiara just stared at us in confusion. As I waited for something to happen, I could see that Celestia was starting her spell. What ever she was doing, it sent a sort of beam right on Crystal’s forehead. Slowly I could see Crystal’s burn mark start to fade, but at the same time, Celestia looked like she was struggling. After a few moments, the spell stopped, and our horns weren’t touching anymore. “Princess Celestia… how did you…?” “It’s a very powerful spell… a bit hard for me to use on my own.” Celestia answered. Just as I was about to speak, I saw Crystal open her eyes slowly. “W...what happened…?” Crystal asked looking around. “And Where am I…?” “Oh, Crystal…!” I exclaimed hugging her in my arms. “Thank goodness you’re alright…” Tears were still dripping from my face. “Where’s… Diamond Tiara…?” she asked. I let go letting her see Diamond Tiara. “I’m sorry that I pushed you…” This time, to my surprise, Diamond Tiara was the one who ran up to her and hugged her. “I’m really sorry about how i acted in school!” she said in tears. “I’m so sorry, and I want you to go back!” “You… want me to go back to the school…?” “Yes! Please, you’re the first pony to do something like that for me…” “I was… only trying to help you.” Crystal started slowly getting up. “I didn’t want you getting hurt.” “I know…” Diamond Tiara sighed. “And this time, I truly want us to be friends… no tricks this time.” Both me and Celestia smiled at them. “We’re proud of you both…” Crystal slowly got out of bed and rubbed her eyes. “This is a crazy dream…” “Wait… huh?” I asked in confusion. “Well you don’t have wings mom…” I looked back at my wings for a second. “Uh… actually Crystal, this isn’t a dream… and I really do have wings.” “Huh!?” She asked in shock. “How!?” “Well… that notebook you saw last night? This is what was supposed to happen when the spell was completed.” Crystal slowly walked up to me in awe as she slowly placed her hands on my wings, feeling them. “Wow…” I couldn’t help but giggle. “S-stop that tickles…” I giggled more. “Twilight…” Celestia interrupted. “I think it’s time we got ready to head for Canterlot.” “For what?” “Your coronation of course.” “Oh, right…” I sighed. “Something the matter?” “No, I’m just thinking of how much different things are going to be from now on…” “I don’t think things will be too different.” Celestia smiled. “Trust me.” “Alright…” i said picking Crystal up. “Come on, we both have to get ready to go.” “Mom?” Crystal asked as we were walking to the lobby. “What’s a coronation?” “Well… have you ever read stories about princesses?” Crystal nodded at my question. “Well… I technically am a princess now.” “What!?” Crystal exclaimed falling off of me. “You’re a princess!?” I nodded blushing. “That’s so cool!!” She exclaimed jumping on my back again. As we walked into the lobby, we were greeted by all of my friends waiting patiently for us. “CRYSTAL!!” They all exclaimed running up to her. “We’re so happy you’re okay!..” Fluttershy exclaimed hugging her. “We were so worried about you…!” Applejack exclaimed as well. "Thanks everyone... It means a lot to me." Crystal said returning the hug. She turned back to Diamond Tiara hugging her as well, leaving the other thee crusaders shocked and confused. I smiled at her as she got back on my back. "I'll see you in school girls." Diamond Tiara smiled. "I'll be looking forward to it..." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Everypony in Canterlot, Ponyville, and the Crystal empire were gathered in the same place that Shining Armor and Princess Caddnce were married. Celestia, Luna, and Cadence were all wearing a ceremonial garb. Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, and Crystal were all standing to the right of Celestia and Cadence, all dressed up as well. Crystal being dressed up in a custom outfit that Rarity made specifically for her. "We are gathered here today in celebration of a momentus occasion." Celestia started "My most faithful student, Twilight Sparkle, has done many extraordinary things since she's lived in Ponyville. She even helped reunite me with my sister, Princess Luna. 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!" Twilight's mother could be seen crying tears of joy... So could Crystal. "Fillies and gentle colts, may I present for the very first time... Princess Twilight Sparkle!" Celestia said as Twilight walked in through the door with eight ponies following her. They chanted as Twilight made her way to Princess Celestia and received her crown from Spike. Twilight looked back at her friends and her daughter who couldn't be happier to see her this way. She then started to walk toward the balcony and faced most of the pony population. "Say something, Princess." Celestia nudged Twilight. "Oh, um..." Twilight said turning back to the ponies. "A little while ago, my teacher and mentor Princess Celestia sent me to live in Ponyville. She sent me to study friendship... Which is something I didn't care much about." She turned and motioned her friends and and daughter to step forward. "But now on a day like today, I can honestly say I wouldn't be standing here right now if it weren't for the friendships I made with all of you." Twilight said as her friends started to go into tears themselves. "Each one of you taught me something about friendship, and for that, I will always be grateful." She turned back to all the ponies below. "Today, I consider myself the luckiest pony in Equestria. Thank you friends... Thank you everypony!" She exclaimed as everypony bellow cheered for her. Twilight slowly started making her way back in the room until she was greeted by her older brother, Shining Armor and Cadance. "Twilight!" He exclaimed. "I'm so proud of you!" He said as a tear escaped from his eye. "Are you crying?" Twilight asked with a grin. "Of course not!" Shining said rubbing his eyes. "It's... It's liquid pride! Totally a different thing." They both started laughing. Shining stopped and looked at Crystal. "So you must be Crystal..." He said getting close to her smiling. "I'm Twiley's brother, Shining Armor." "Twiley?" Crystal asked giggling. "It's just a... Name he game me." Twilight said blushing. Crystal turned back to Shining. "Does this mean that you're my uncle...?" "That's right." Cadence answered with a smile. "And I'm your aunt as well. My name is--" "Cadence?" Crystal asked. Cadence giggled and nodded. "It's good to officially meet you for the first time." Without warning, Crystal hugged both Shining and Cadence as they both shared a laugh. Suddenly two more ponies walked up to Crystal and Twilight. "Mom... Dad..." Twilight said hugging the both of them. "We're so proud of you sweet heart..." Twilights mom said in tears. "Mom? Dad? There's someone that I want you to officially meet." Twilight moved aside revealing Crystal. "This is Crystal... My daughter." Both her mother and father looked down at Crystal in shock. "This... Is her...?" Twilights dad asked. Crystal looked down embarrassed by the first response. "She looks... Beautiful." Her mom added with a smile which made Crystal smile back at her. "You really think I'm beautiful...?" Crystal asked. Twilights mom smiled and pulled Crystal close to her. "Of course you are..." She looked back up at Twilight. "Take good care of her Twilight... She needs you." Twilight smiled and nodded. "Don't worry mom... I'll take good care of her."