Princess Twilight Sparkle

News of Tuesday night spread fast. Everyone was talking about the mysterious girl who had stopped the Changelings from destroying Canterlot. The media had given every bit of information they could about the girl, but her name remained a mystery. People who witnessed the battle couldn't remember what she looked like. They had an idea, but they couldn't quite picture her appearance. Until the heroine identified herself, she would remain unnamed.

Twilight Sparkle was enjoying an afternoon lunch with her friends a Sugarcube Corner Café. They were all talking about the events that had transpired on Tuesday night. Twilight looked at Applejack and Fluttershy and could tell they knew.

"Did you guys see those things?! They were creepy. Not that I was scared or anything, but seriously where did they come from?" Rainbow asked.

"I don't know if anyone knows. I hope that those things won't come back. They caused such havoc out there." Rarity commented.

"What I'd like to know is who that girl was. You know, the girl that beat up those weird bug things. No one can remember what she looks like. Why would she not want anyone to know what she looked like?" Pinkie wondered.

"I don't know. Maybe she's just trying to conceal herself," Twilight replied, "She might also not want to attract too much attention to herself. I'm not saying that's the reason. It's just a possibility."

"Yah, she's probably just shy. Like me." Fluttershy said.

"I'm sure there's a good reason why Tw--I mean that superhero girl doesn't want people to know her. It's probably a personal reason. Let's talk about something else." Applejack suggested.

"You guys go ahead. I'm going to get a milkshake." Twilight walked up to the counter where she saw a familiar face. "Oh, hi, Flash!"

"Oh, hey, Twilight! How are you doing?" He asked. Flash Sentry was part of the Rockers at CHS. Twilight liked Flash as a friend and may have had a little crush on him.

"I'm doing fine. Funny bumping into you again." She replied twisting her hair in her hand.

"Heh, yah. Well, can't help it if our paths like each other so much that have to keep crossing. Not that I mind, of course." Flash joked which caused Twilight to blush.

"Heh, yah. So, did you hear about what happened Tuesday?" Twilight asked.

"How could I have not heard? It's the big story on CNN. Can you believe that people who witnessed the battle can't even remember what she looked like?"

"I know. She probably had some sort of perception on her. It alters your appearance and makes people pay little attention to you." Twilight explained.

"I guess that's possible. But, why wouldn't she tell anyone her name? I would think she would want some recognition."

"She obviously has a reason. Let's hope we won't have to worry about threats like those Changelings." Twilight said.

"How do you know they're called Changelings? Did you make that name up?"

"That's what those creatures called themselves. You won't believe what kind of power they have. They're not even from this world. Chrysalis mentioned something about a place called Equestria. I've never heard of it, but from what she told me, she tried to take it over and failed."

"Who's Chrysalis? How do you know all this?" Flash was becoming suspicious.

"Oh, I, uh, hey, my shake's here. I got to head back to my friends. TTYL!" Twilight rushed over to her friends.

"What took you so long, Twilight? You were up there for a long time." Pinkie noticed.

"I ran into Flash. We just talked a little bit. That's all." Twilight stated quickly. She had to remember to keep her powers a secret.

"Um, Twilight? Can Fluttershy and I talk to you? In private." Applejack asked. Twilight understood.

"Sure, we can talk in the bathroom. We'll be right back, girls." The other girls looked at each other unsure. Twilight, Applejack, and Fluttershy headed to bathroom quickly.

"They're hiding something from us! I just know it!" Pinkie exclaimed.

"I believe you are right, darling. Those three act like they know something that we don't," Rarity replied, "Rainbow, where are you going?" She noticed that Rainbow Dash was sneaking towards the bathroom.

"To find out what they're hiding. Duh!" Rainbow put an ear to the door. Their voices were muffled, but she could still tell what they were saying.

"Twilight, that was you that night? Wasn't it?" Rainbow heard Applejack say.

"Yes, I'm the one that stopped the Changelings. I was also he one to defeat Chrysalis, the Changelings' leader. Apparently, the crown put a perception on me. Whenever people try to remember what I look like, their brain can't focus on the image. " Twilight's voice explained.

"Wait, that was Twilight?!" Rainbow whispered in disbelief.

"Then how come we're unaffected?" Fluttershy asked.

"Probably because you guys have already seen me, the crown allowed you to remember my appearance. Then again, I don't know much about magic, so it's just a hunch."

Rainbow brought the other two girls to listen as well. "Listen."

"What were those things?" AJ asked.

"They're called Changelings. I don't know what they are really, but here's what's really creepy. They aren't even from this world. The Changeling Queen mentioned a place called Equestria. I've never heard of it. That means I have to get information about it," Twilight replied.

"So, those things were a-aliens?" Fluttershy whispered.

"That's what it looks like. Other worldly beings are known as aliens. And since they are from another world, they would be considered extraterrestrial."

Rainbow, Rarity, and Pinkie looked at each other curiously.

"I have to get going. I want to start researching that place Chrysalis mentioned," She began heading towards the exit. The three eavesdropping girls quickly scrambled back to their seats and pretended to be talking about something. Twilight walked up to them.

"I have to leave, girls. Sorry, we took so long. I'll see you later." With that, she left the Café.

They all left soon afterwards. Rarity, Pinkie, and Rainbow were walking together as they talked about what they heard in the bathroom.

"Do you think it's true? Was that really Twilight?" Rainbow asked.

"If she said it, then yes. Why would she say something like that if it wasn't?" Rarity pointed out.

"Well, if it is true, she's been keeping secrets! AJ and Fluttershy have been keeping secrets! Why would they keep that a secret from us?" Pinkie questioned.

"Apparently, they were there when Twilight first transformed," Rainbow told them.

"Well, I guess that makes sense. But, wouldn't it be kind if hard for Twilight to be superhero if no one is able to see her?" Pinkie pointed out.

"It's not that no one can see her. Twilight mentioned that her crown placed a perception on her. Any time people try to remember her, they can't quite picture what she looked like," Rarity explained.

"Well, we can't hide the fact that we know. I say we go to Twilight and tell her," Rainbow said.

"Dashie's right. It will only make us feel guilty if we lie about," The three girls nodded to each other and headed over to Twilight's house.

Twilight was on her laptop searching for information about that world called Equestria. But no matter what websites she went to, whether be Google or Wikipedia, she couldn't find anything, which, of course, only frustrated her.

"Are you serious?! There is nothing about Equestria anywhere on here? Some help this turned out to be," She shut her laptop. "Maybe I'll go to library later today. Hopefully, they'll have some helpful insight." She heard the doorbell ring.

"Twilight! It's your friends!" Velvet called.

"Huh? That's strange. I just saw them earlier. What could they need? Oh, well. I'll find out shortly," Twilight came down the stairs and greeted the three girls.

"Oh! It's just you guys. What are you doing here?" Twilight asked.

They looked at each other, and Rarity stepped forward,"Can we talk?"

Twilight looked at them suspiciously, "About what?"

"Let's just go to your room," the three girls headed to Twilight's room while Twilight lingered behind.

"What are they up to?"

Twilight entered her room a few seconds later. She sat down on her bed and looked each of them in the eye.

"All right, we're here. What do you want?"

Rainbow took a deep breath, "Twilight, we know."

"Know what?"

"I know we shouldn't have, but we overheard your conversation in the bathroom. You were the one who defeated those creatures, aren't you," This made Twilight fall off her bed. She quickly got up.

"You guys were eavesdropping?! Why would you that?" Twilight exclaimed.

"Why wouldn't we? We're all best friends, and friends should never keep secrets!" Pinkie replied loudly. Twilight looked very worried.

"So, y-you're saying you heard everything?"

"Every word, darling. Though, I must admit, if you're planning on becoming a superhero, don't you think people would want to know who you are?" Rarity pointed out.

"People will treat me differently. I don't want to be treated different," Twilight quickly explained.

"Are you talking paparazzi? Twilight, you don't necessarily have to worry about them. I'm sure if you tell them to leave you alone, they will. Canterlot will respect your wishes," Rarity assured her.

"Won't villains try to come here?"

"Nah! Most villains would never attempt to do that. If they know where a superhero lives, they will stay away if they know what's good for them," Rainbow proclaimed. Twilight thought about for a long time. She, eventually, got up and walked over to her safe. She opened it and took out her crown. Rarity and Pinkie's eyes widened. Even Rainbow Dash was impressed.

"I thought about what you said. And I guess you're right. If I truly am going to be Canterlot's heroine, people are going to have to know," Twilight placed the crown on her head, and with a burst of magic she transformed. The three girls stood there with the same expression as Applejack and Fluttershy.

"So here I am. What do you think?" She flapped her wings and hovered in place.

"That...is...AWESOME!" Rainbow Dash exclaimed.

"You look so cool, Twilight! Have you thought of a name for yourself?" Pinkie asked.

" Well, I--"

"I've got it! Since you have a crown, I think you deserve the title of Princess Twilight Sparkle." Rarity suggested.

Twilight gave it some thought, "Princess Twilight Sparkle, eh? I like it." And so, the superhero career of Princess Twilight Sparkle would officially begin. True, people might treat her different, but she was okay with it. With the help of her friends, she would be able to get through it.