Friendships Might

The preparation Twilight put herself through was primarily mental. Reassuring herself that everything would be fine, over, and over again. However, one of the physical things she had to prepare for, was the pull-our crystal Princess Luna had provided her with. When Twilight was in danger, or ready to leave, she was to use the crystal. She practiced with it several times, each time teleporting her to the elements. She also had with her a small vial of concentrated magic. With this, even without her horn, she would be rendered able to cast basic spells, in the event of an emergency. Her goal would be to find out how the humans made a portal, whether or not they had Equestrian help, and why they constructed the portal in the first place.

After readying herself, Twilight went to meet the princesses in the Canterlot grounds. A teary eyed Cadence charged at her, embracing her immeadiately. ''Be careful, Twilight, okay?'' She pulled her head back to look at Twilight, before embracing her deeply once more.

''Of course I will, of course I will....'' Twilight said, quietly. She saw the other two Alicorns behind her, slightly smiling. Twilight didnt have much time to take this in, however, as she was hugged tightly from the side. She turned her head, to find a white stallion holding her tight. ''Shining.... who told you?''

''Your friends told me, Twily. I just wanted to say-'' He took a pause in the sentence to sniffle. ''- good luck, and be careful out ..

there..'' He shed a tear, and wiped it quickly

Twilight wasted no time, ''Are you, cryi-''

''Liquid pride! It's liquid pride!'' Shining Armour said, indignantly.

''Whatever you say, big brother.'' Twilight turned around, and began to walk towards the two princesses awaiting her. ''Celestia, Luna... I'm ready.'' The two princesses nodded at each other, and their horns began to glow.

''Now Twilight, remember the crystal. Do not let it out of your sight for any reason. Good luck.'' Luna told her.

Celestia was the last to speak. ''Be careful, my most faithful student. Do not lose sight of your goal. We will await your arrival at the conclusion of your mission.

In a blinding flash of light, the princesses lifted off of the ground, their eyes glowing bright as the sun. A jet of focused light shot out of their horns, hitting the ground. A great whirlwind swirled, sucking any loose items into it. Twilight dug her hooves into the ground to avoid being sucked into the massive winds.

Finally, it stopped. The wind, the light, all of it. In its absence, a black rift was in front of her. Twilight turned her head to princess Celestia, and watched as she slowly nodded. Twilight advaned slowly towards the portal, and jumped in.

The last thing she saw of her home plane, was her brothers smile.