Twilight never became an alicorn princess and instead lost her life as a result of Star-Swirl the Bearded's unpredictable spell. But being dead doesn't prevent Twilight from visiting those she cares for...
They used to love her. Her name was one of respect, one denoting a being whose very actions have saved the land multiple times. She once had a bright future before her. Now all that is before her is a crowd, crying for her death.