Silver strolled through Ponyville. It was a lovely experience for a change. The ponies smiled, and she returned their waves. She was still an odd-looking pony, but she was a familiar odd-looking pony. Silver compared it to Zecora's acceptance, and reveled in the simple achievement of having no frowns or scared expressions come from her presence. A thought came to her and she made her way briskly to a candy shop. She nudged the door open with a smile to find the door wouldn't open. A sign hung in the window 'Closed'.
Silver glanced up at the sun. It wasn't lunch time, and wasn't early enough for closing time. She knocked gently on the door, then a little harder after waiting a moment. A face with a brightly-colored mane peeked out, and the door timidly opened. "David... I wasn't expecting you." Bon Bon gave a queer little smile.
Silver ignored the old name and smiled more genuinely at Bon Bon. "Bonnie! I missed you. How are things?"
Bon Bon glanced around a moment, then reached, pulling Silver inside and slamming the door shut. "She's coming back!"
Silver perked an ear. "Who?"
"Lyra! Lyra Heartstrings! She's coming." Bon Bon bounced once with nervous energy. "Tonight! I don't even know what to do! Will she recognize me? What if she's moved on?"
Silver snorted softly. "Silly mare. She's probably asking the same questions of herself right this very instant. Make her favorite treat for her."
Bon Bon bobbed her head. "Of course! Why didn't I think of that." She turned and rushed for the kitchen, starting to gather supplies.
"Because you're overwhelmed with joy and nervousness?" Silver followed behind her. "Is she visiting, or is her sentence up?"
Bon Bon turned to look at Silver, a grin on her face. "She's back! Forever! She's pardoned for her crimes, all paid off. I'll punch that mare right in the snout when I see her." Even while she smiled, tears began to flow, and she turned her attention to the cooking. "I missed her so much."
Silver shook her head. "Don't do that. I've, uh, seen things. She missed you just as much. Please believe that."
Bon Bon perked an ear, but kept her eyes on the sweets she was preparing. "Oh? How can you know that?"
Silver raised a hoof to point at her fangs. "I am Luna's brood. Dream traveling is a thing I can do. I saw her torturing herself in her dreams, lamenting her mistake."
Bon Bon pointed a hoof accusingly. "Will that stop her from doing it again?"
Silver shrugged. "I hope so. She's a very talented mare. She needs you, her wonderfully sane and delightful earth pony mare."
Bon Bon sagged a little. "It's been so sad and quiet without her..." She shoved a sheet into the oven. "I'm too nervous... Will you come with me, to the station?"
Silver easily agreed, and when Bon Bon's treats were wrapped up and bagged, they departed for the train station. Bon Bon walked alongside Silver, looking her over. "So... Princess Silver Stars is it now?"
Silver nodded. "Yeah, still me though. I haven't forgotten who was perfectly wonderful when I was a lost human."
Bon Bon waved a hoof. "Get off it. I was the one keeping you away from taking Lyra somewhere private and doing something she'd regret. She might have been hot to trot, but you weren't saying no."
Silver shrugged. "You did what was best for your friend, and you weren't wrong. We had no business rushing that way. Thank you."
Bon Bon shrank a little. "I'm... not used to ponies accepting my criticism." Her confidence quickly rebounded as she pulled out her bag of treats. "Lyra's going to love these!"
They soon arrived at the station and sat side-by-side, waiting for the next train to come. Their patience was rewarded in just a few minutes as the locomotive came rolling up smoothly and came to a halt. About six ponies stepped off, including a bright magic mint coat. Lyra looked around a moment before her eyes settled on them and she grinned from ear to ear. She bolted towards them and leaped. Bon Bon proved her earth pony strength and caught her, hugging tightly as the bag of treats fell towards the ground. Silver caught it in her magic silently and pulled it aside.
Lyra peppered Bon Bon's face in wild kisses, gushing out her feelings in a stream of words that had no end. It wasn't until Bon Bon gently pushed her to the ground and sat on her that any peace was had. "I missed you too, you big idiot." Bon Bon softly bopped Lyra on the nose. "Welcome home." The need for words had passed, and they gazed at one another in silence for a moment before Lyra's eyes wandered towards Silver. "Who is that and why is she holding one of your candy bags?"
Silver set the bag down gently beside Lyra. "Those are for you, from Bon Bon. Is my voice that different?"
Lyra squinted at Silver. "Let me see your flank."
Silver snickered softly. "That sounded wrong." She turned to present her rump and Lyra's expression lit up.
"David! Princess David? Silver! Right, Princess Silver Lining." Lyra squirmed up to her hooves and snatched for the bag, stuffing her snout into the bag and finding Bon Bon's treats within. "Oh Celestia! You got my favorite! I was afraid you'd forget." She was silenced by chewy taffy in her mouth, working the candy gleefully. "Wuv you."
"I wuv you too." Bon Bon smirked softly. "We should get home. It's time for dinner."
Lyra swallowed her candy with a satisfied sigh. "Yeah, that sounds... really great. I haven't had a decent cooked meal since they made me move to Canterlot." She rubbed noses with Bon Bon. "I'm so happy to be home. I'm sorry I had to go."
They left without another glance her way, though Silver noticed the bag of treats had been abandoned. Silver accepted this as an acceptable reward for walking Bon Bon and snatched it up. Mmmm, it was as delicious as Lyra made it appear.