Creating your own path from scratch can be hard. For some it may be downright impossible - Sweetie Belle knew it very well from her own experience. Is it wrong to let somepony else shape it for you? What happens when the only one who was able to help you isn't there anymore?

Why did Twilight have to die?

This was an entry for the Aftermath of a Fallen Star contest.

It's non-canon, mostly unedited and I probably shouldn't post it.
But I did.

Loneliness.
A destructive factor, usually meant to be avoided by any kind of sociable creatures.
For a creative mind just as dangerous as it is inspiring.

Pre-read and edited by Adda le Blue.