Whatever Happened?

Before we got to the train station Spike and I talked about what and what not to prepare for. Like don't prepare for the worst. It is just a lot of crushed buildings for the most part. Do prepare to see bodies of ponies we do or don't know.

"Maybe I should send Luna a letter to see if she's still at Ponyville. But UGH I don't have my quill or ink. Spike?" I said.

" Nope sorry I didn't think we'd need them." He replied.

"Oh well if she's not there the. We'll visit Dash.

"But Twilight!" Spike begged. "You've been at Rainbow Dash's house forever! Why can we see someone else?"

"Who is there to see Spike? Everyone's ghosts?" I said annoyed. " Remember? Giant dust ball? Crushed buildings? TWO. Survivors?"

"Oh um... Right."

"Come on let's just go." I said.  When we got to Ponyville I first went to Town Square just to see if she was there. When she wasn't, I went to Zecora's.

"Why are we going to the Everfree Forrest Twilight?" Spike asked, showing the fright in his voice.

"This was the last place I saw Luna. Don't worry." I said without looking back on Spike of whom was on my back. He stayed silent the whole rest of the way. When we got there he hopped of to explore, but I immediately grabbed his tail in my teeth then with my magic.

"Just where do you think you're going mister? What was out deal?"

"Oh yeah. Right that. Ok." With that he stayed right beside me while we looked for Luna. We saw her just as she was leaving.

"Princess Luna wait!" I yelled.  She jumped and twirled around.

"Oh. Twilight you have scared me."

"Sorry princess. I was going to talk to you again last night, but you were asleep by your sister so I left you alone." I said. She bowed her head and spoke in soft words.

"That is quite alright. I have taken my beloved sister to a place where no one has to discover her body anymore. I have sent her to the royal burial grounds. We shall have a funeral in three days time.”

I walked up to her slowly and gave her a slight nuzzle to predict a hug. Then, like I said, hugged her. She did return the hug due to her sadness. I felt a single tear drop on my right shoulder. As a princess she is expected to keep her emotions back. But this was on of the many exceptions. I let her keep the hug in hold as long as she wanted. She let go after about a minute.

"Thank you Twilight Sparkle. For all of your help. I would not like to be the one to find my sister like this. Please, come to the funeral." She pleaded.

"I will. Why wouldn't I? She's my mentor, teacher, and the princess of Equestria." I smiled with care.

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When Rainbow Dash got home, Scootaloo immediately ran to the room that she was staying in.

"Wait!" Dash called out. Scootaloo came back out a few seconds later.

"Oh what's the point of being mad anymore. Princess Cadence and Shining Armor came and brought yours and Twilight's food back here."

"They came all the way over here just to give us out food?!"

"Yeah and they paid too."

"Wow. That had to be at least 25 bits for each of us. Plus, have YOU eaten anything lately?"

"Well, no." She replied. I we t back to the fridge and found my food and gave it to her.

"Here. It's salad and potato soup. Eat it all if you want." I said.

"Wow thanks Dash!" Scootaloo said with a big smile. She dug into the salad right away as I warmed up her soup.

"Where did Twilight go anyway?" Scootaloo asked.

"Back to the Crystal Empire to see Cadence, Shining, and Spike." I replied.

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I started heading out to Dash's house, but Spike stopped me.

"What are you doing? You said we'd go if Luna WASN'T there. Well, she was. So let's go back to the Empire."

"You're right. I did say that. I need some time with you anyway." I replied.

"Can we go the the station early? I have to use the little dragon's room." Spike said eagerly.

"Sure... I guess." I said.  "I think I'm going to stay at The Crystal Empire for a lot longer than I planned for  three good reasons. One, well duh; Ponyville isn't Ponyville. Two, I need rest. My wings and hooves are killing me." I lifted my hooves higher to stretch them and make a point. I flinched at the pain when I moved my wings. "Flying straight  to Ponyville from the Empire is good exercise, but it has its consequences. And three, I just want some time alone." Spike looked at me. "Maybe I'll be with you all in a few days. I REALLY need some  alone time."  I paid for the train ride while Spike was using the restroom. I talked to the conductor until the he told everyone to sit down so we can leave. "All aBOARD!" He yelled. I told him goodbye and we got an and left for The Crystal Empire. I don't know about Spike, but I fell asleep during the entire ride.