This is my last day in Twilightlicious. I'm all prepared, and I will be returning to Equestria tomorrow morning. I have learned so much while I've been here, and been through so much more, but at least I can take solace in the fact I have made so many new friends.
The last few days have been... intense, to say the least. I'm still getting over the fact that this whole thing was just a test, and that the Apocalypse wasn't really out for blood after all.
Having said that, it's going to take me even longer to get over the fact that Geo isn't as bad as I thought he was.
However, my friends weren't in on the act; when I told them what happened, they reacted with just as much shock as I had. It soon transpired that they weren't invited to the 'surrender' in case they tried to defend me and somepony got hurt... or killed. I have Sandra and Tracy to thank for that one, as it was their idea not to let them come along. But knowing how Applejack and Rainbow Dash can get, I'm honestly glad they weren't there.
I can picture it now: Applejack would tie Geo up while Rainbow Dash flew around the room, 'kicking flank and taking names.'
But the biggest surprise of all was finding out that I've had a President acting as my assistant this entire time. I'm honoured that Raymond said the name of the country would not change, but he did tell me that the flag, motto and currency would all be changing back to what they were before I arrived to assume control.
As for the Apocalypse... I honestly used to fear them and what they were capable of, but a lot of truth was heaped on me at that meeting, and I now see them in a new light. If their Sombra was anything like ours, I can see why Geo would be keen to suppress any support of him that the people may still have.
I am looking forward to going home and sharing my story with the ponies there, and I'm further looking forward to the day when we welcome the first tourists from Twilightlicious to Equestria. Raymond has already expressed an interest in visiting, as have Tracy and Sandra — who have apparently stopped referring to themselves by the nicknames their parents gave them.
I am filled with pride at my accomplishments in the People's Republic, and I am proud to have so many new friends. It was a long and often stressful journey, but I can honestly say that it was the best journey of my life... at least, so far.
Must stop; tomorrow is going to be an emotional day.