Twilight looked out a window only to see the stars and her home, which was quickly getting smaller. It soon disappeared from view and she began to cry. She would most likely never see it again. After several minutes of crying her heart out she began to calm down. Eventually she got up and started looking around the small ship. There wasn’t much.
A few metal crates were all that accompanied her. She looked around the room once more to see a door, or what she assumed was a door. She went over to investigate it. As Twilight got near the door it open up revealing another compartment. The opening door startled her and she took a few steps back which caused the door to close.
Twilight cautiously approach the door once more and it opened again. Twilight was curious because she didn't know what caused the door to open. Was it magic or was it something else. She decided that she'd come back to that later and walked into the next room. Inside there was only one pony inside, a unicorn.
“Hello?” Twilight called out to the unicorns.
They both turned and looked at Twilight.
“Greetings, princess.” He was wearing a helmet that distorted his voice.
Twilight looked at the pony. He was wearing… Well she didn’t know what he was wearing. It looked like a suit made of an elastic rubber of some kind.
The pony tilted his head. “Is there something you need princess?” He asked politely.
“Where are we headed?” Twilight asked curiously.
A holographic map appeared on a table a few feet away. The pony walked over to it and pointed. “We are heading here.” As he said that the map changed into a planet.
“I mean, what's the name of the planet?” Twilight asked as she walked closer to the holotable to get a better look.
“It is called Nazgul.” He said happily. “The name is old. It actually means Nirvana.”
Twilight looked at the hologram. She was fascinated by it.
“How does this work?” Twilight asked as she put her hoof through the hologram image of the planet. “I do not sense any magic creating this.”
“That is because it does not use thaumic energy or as you call it ‘magic’. I personally do not how holograms work though. So I cannot provide you an answer.” He informed Twilight.
As Twilight was looking at the hologram trying to see how it worked, she realized something. She never got the pony’s name.
Twilight turned to face the other pony. “I never caught your name.” Twilight said with a smile.
“You want to know a lowly servant's name?” He asked surprised. “Why?”
“Because, I think we could be good friends.” Twilight said with a cheery tone.
“Friends? You would be my friend?” He seemed somewhat hesitant.
“I am the princess of friendship.” She said with a smile. “So please, tell me your name.”
He bowed. “My name is Glaring Sky, your majesty.”
“Please, call me Twilight, Sky.” She then used her magic to raise him into a standing position. “and also you do not need to bow, we are friends after all.”
“Yes princ… Twilight. Is there anything else I can help you with?” Sky asked with a happy smile.
“One more thing. How long will it take to get to Nirvana?” Twilight asked.
“Only an hour.” Sky replied.
Twilight walked over to the large observation window and sat down in front of it. She watched the stars and planets appear and disappear as the ship soared through the vast void. She continued to watch the stars in a trance like state until the ship began to slow down. She was brought out of this state when a small planet appeared.
As the ship got closer Twilight got a better view of it. When they were close enough her breath was taken away at its beauty. A large red ring surrounded the blue planet. The way the sun reflected off the ring causing a shimmering effect on the planet's surface that made the planet give off a light purple aura.
The ship descended piercing the blue sky revealing a bustling city below. Large skyscrapers and buildings dominated her view. Twilight saw many other smaller craft going through the city below.
Twilight got up and walked back over to Glaring Sky, who was currently doing something with the holographic table.
“Where are we heading?” Twilight asked.
“The royal hospital.” Sky replied. “In fact we are about to arrive.” The ship began to shake a little. “Looks like we are docking.”
The ship made a series of groaning and hissing noises as it began docking.
“You have arrived at your destination.” An artificial sounding voice announced.
Glaring Sky escorted Twilight out of the ship. Several ponies in a strange armor were waiting. When they saw Twilight they immediately stood at attention. Glaring Sky lead Twilight to a door that was in between the guards.
“Queen Celestia is in here.” Sky gestured to the door.
Twilight didn’t know what to expect. She entered the room. In the room there was a large bed surrounded by machines. On the bed laid a sickly looking creature. She could hardly recognize Celestia.
Twilight rushed over to her bedside. She could barely recognize her former teacher. Celestia’s mane had lost its once beautiful colors, now it was a dull grey and her once regal form was now wasting away.
“Celestia…” Twilight gasped.
Celestia slowly opened her eye’s and a small smile graced her face. “Twilight.” Celestia said weakly. “I am sorry.”
“What do you have to be sorry for?” Twilight said holding back her tears.
“For leaving you… and my people.” Celestia wheezed out.
“It's ok…” Twilight gave Celestia a gentle hug.
“No… It is not…” Celestia began coughing.
Twilight broke the embrace. She looked around and found what she was looking for on a nearby table. A glass of water. She used her magic and brought it to Celestia’s muzzle so she could take a sip.
“It is. You did what you thought was right.” Twilight couldn't hold back her sorrow any longer and began to cry.
Celestia weakly raised her hoof to caress Twilight's cheek. “Do not cry for me.” The machines began to beep rapidly as Celestia used all her strength to embrace Twilight. “I have caused you enough pain.”
“Celestia…” Twilight was surprised that Celestia had the strength to hug her. Twilight continued to cry in her shoulder.
“Shhh. Do not cry.” Celestia comforted the lavender mare weakly. The beeping on the machines picked up even more.
“I can not help it!” Twilight sobbed.
“Smile… For me…” Celestia was getting weaker by the second. Twilight pulled back slightly so Celestia could look at her. Twilight smiled through her tears. The machines were now just streaming a constant tone. “Thank you…” Celestia went limp in Twilight's arms.
“Celestia?” Twilight listened closely for any answer.
“Goodbye…” Twilight held Celestia in her arms as she gave her last breath.