From Twilight to Sunset

Chapter 1: A broken Flashlight

Written by Jlargent.

Me: I do not own MLP in any shape or form typical disclaimers apply. Now onboard the crazy train!

Twilight Sparkle's POV

I sit at the balcony of my library lamenting over the past few days, and the argument that shattered my heart…

Flashback: One week prior…

I was crying at seeing my coltfriend Flash Sentry in bed with another mare, words were screamed and accusations flew but none of it mattered since in the end it always ended in the same way like in any cheap romance novel, the cheated mare leaves crying and picking up the shattered pieces of her heart.

A knock at my bedroom door shakes me from my thoughts "It's open." I croaked my throat sore from the screaming I did earlier. The door opens to reveal my assistant/son Spike in the doorway; he walks towards me and wraps his scaly arms around not needing to ask if I was okay, he knew that I was heartbroken and that he would be there to support me no matter what.

With that thought a fresh wave of tears came from my eyes, Spike wraps his arms tightly around me as I let out all of the sadness and hurt that I was going through, soon I was exhausted from crying and I fall asleep.

The next morning came with the usual visit from friends and of course they learned about the infidelity on Flash Sentry's part, suffice it to say they were incensed. It may be the one of the few times I will ever see Fluttershy so livid outside of using The Stare and Pinkie whenever somepony breaks her patented promises. It was the combined efforts of Applejack, Rarity and surprisingly Rainbow Dash that prevented Fluttershy and Pinkie to actively hunt down my former coltfriend and beat him within an inch of his life. Rarity calmly points out that I had a final say as to Flash Sentry's infidelity and that they should support her decision no matter what it is.

It was one of those moments that I was eternally grateful that I have such wonderful friends that cared so much about me no matter what.

End Flashback…

I thanked the girls for their support and I asked them to let me sort out my feelings about it. The girls respectfully given the much needed space that I desired, I look out over Ponyville and I could see a few couples enjoying their day together and a pang of emptiness hits me, I try to forget the feeling of loneliness of being separated from him I turn my attention towards the book that I was reading.

"Twilight! Letter from Celestia!" Spike calls from the foyer as he runs up the stairs with said letter in his claws; I gently levitated the letter from him and open it.

Dearest Twilight Sparkle.

I have heard of your recent breakup with Flash Sentry and my heart goes out to you, nopony deserves to have their heart broken like that, rest assured that Flash Sentry is receiving the proper punishment for his actions. Spike mentioned that you have become depressed and somewhat unresponsive; I believe that a change of scenery is what is needed to get your mind off of your current situation I wish for you to come to the Crystal Empire alone I may have a solution that may help you.

Sincerely, Princess Celestia

I smile at the fact that Celestia was concerned for my wellbeing and curious at the same time at her request to meet me at the Crystal Empire. Then again that was when I first met Flash for the first time; I am not counting the incident where I met his counterpart on that alternate world. Still, it would be nice to meet Cadence and Shining again, I mentally wince at the fact that by now Cadence is doing everything in her power to stop my brother from giving Flash a royal beating as much as he deserves it Princess Celestia would have any final say in the matter.

"So what did the princess want?" Spike asks curiously as I grab my saddlebag and my crown.

"Princess Celestia wants to meet me in the Crystal Empire and for me to come alone." I said while grabbing a few books and placing them inside the bag as well as a few pieces of parchment and some ink bottles and quills.

"Why would she ask you to come alone?" Spike asks me.

"I can assume it has to do with…that incident. In any case it has been awhile since I actually went to the Crystal Empire." I said making sure that I have the necessary books that I need.

Spike comes up to me and gives me a small hug "Hey, don't worry about it Twi. You said it yourself that everything is going to be alright." He said releasing the hug.

I smile at him "Thanks Spike. I promise that it won't take long." I said as I use my magic to open the door 'hold down the book fort while I'm away okay?" I tell him and I exit my home/workplace.

Five hours later…

I stretch getting the kinks out of my spine and I stretch my wings to relieve any tension in them as I step off the train and make my way towards the palace, I slept a good portion of the ride not wanting to think about what Celestia has in store for me. Not to mention as of late I haven't been getting enough sleep due to the recent events that has happened. I sigh lightly to myself when I spot the entrance to the palace, the guards see me and uncross the spears that bar my entrance, inside the entrance was a Crystal Guard who promptly escorted me to the throne room, there sitting in the throne is my foalsitter/sister in-law/fellow princess Cadence and sitting right next to her is my teacher/fellow princess Celestia.

"Twilight welcome. I hope your trip here wasn't too tiring." Cadence says forgoing our traditional greeting.

"It's good to be here Cadence, it was okay, and I took a nap on the way over here. By the way has my brother found out?" I trail off.

"Yes, sadly he did and it took everything I had not to let him go and harm him." Cadence replied sighing a bit.

"I'm sure that Celestia and Luna will take proper action against him." I said.

"You misunderstand; I meant not to harm him without me to help him do it." I stare at her with a slightly poleaxed look on my face, Cadence takes notice of this "Just because I help spread love does not mean I tolerate cheating on love." She clarifies.

Celestia clears her throat bringing our attention towards her "We can discuss Flash Sentry's infidelity tomorrow. But for now I think that we should rest up, we have a lot to prepare for in the morning." Celestia says cryptically, I nod and turn around to follow the guard to my assigned room, the same one that Sunset Shimmer snuck in two years ago and stole my crown/Element of Magic. I let my thoughts drift as I think back on that adventure that took place on that alternate version of Equestria I wonder how everyone is doing since I left? I ask myself as I let myself drift off to sleep.

To be continued…

Me: Yeah, yeah I know I don't really see Flash Sentry as a cheating type but I needed him to be one for this story. Updates are going to be whenever I can make time to write the chapter so I'm hoping to make this at least four or five chapters long, if nothing else please comment in the reviews, and I'll promptly ignore any flames or criticism about the story.

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