''Alright, we'll each set off at a different path,'' Twilight told the others. She figured she would head towards Canterlot and the Crystal Empire. Spike murmured Rarity something and she nodded in agreement. Twilight guessed Spike asked to come with Rarity. ''We'll me each other back in Ponyville once we're done.'' They each set of a different route. Twilight flew up and headed towards Canterlot. She turned around and saw Rainbow Dash fly towards Cloudsdale, Pinkie head towards a carriage, Applejack going back to Ponyville, Fluttershy heading towards the Everfree Forest, and Rarity and Spike heading towards Manehatten. Twilight continued going to Canterlot, hoping her friends would complete their journey. Soon Twilight arrived at Canterlot. She saw Rarity's old friend Fancy Pants with Fleur Dis Lee. Twilight brightened a bit at the sign of her old friend, Moondancer. Twilight looked for any Royal Guards, but none were seen. ''Maybe I should head to the Crystal Empire instead,'' she murmured to herself.
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Twilight looked around as she walked for any guards. She had always been looking Flash Sentry, the colt she met while in the other world. Twilight wanted to bump into him again, and make her dream come true. She saw her brother, Shining Armor, speaking to some of he Royal Guards. She walked up to Shining and said, ''Hey Shining! Have you seen, umm, Flash Sentry.. ?'' ''He's keeping watch at the Crystal Castle. He's on the balcony,'' Shining replied. His face seemed concerned. ''Thanks,'' she said to him. She flew up to right above the balcony, where she smiled, when she saw an orange pegasus. She floated down slowly and walked up to him. He quickly turned around and smiled with delight.''Hey Twiligh--'' He cleared his throat than continued.'' I mean, Greetings, Princess Twilight,'' he said, bowing down. Twilight blushed. ''You don't have to do that, Flash,'' she giggled. ''Meet here with me, tonight?'' Flash asked Twilight. Twilight realized this was it. ''Of course,'' she replied. She waved goodbye to him and flew away. Her face was blushing red. She decided to talk with Princess Cadence. She went down to Shining again and asked him where Cadence was. ''I'm not sure actually. I hadn't seen her since..'' Shining's eyes filled with horror.''Oh no! I have no idea where she is, Twily! I hadn't seen her for a few days, and I'm worried,'' he broke out. ''I can help you find her,'' Twilight offered. ''Thanks, Twily!'' Shining smiled. Twilight guessed he was really worried about her. Twilight flew towards the castle again. She found Princess Cadence resting on a bed. Twilight thought she was sleeping until Cadence shot up. ''Is Shining with you?'' she asked. ''Cadence!'' Shining walked to her. The two smiled and nuzzled each other. ''There's something I must tell you,'' she told her husband. The two walked into the bedroom. Twilight tried not to eavesdrop, but she heard Shining yell in excitement. Twilight guessed this was very important. ''You can come in, Twilight,'' Cadence told her. Twilight came in and stared at Cadence. Together, the couple announced,'' We're having a foal!''
The sun gazed through the window into the room, shining at a bed. The covers of the blanket moved, showing a purple unicorn with large wings on her back. She yawned and walked out of the room. She decided to talk to her friends. She walked out of her home, a large crystal castle, and headed down the dirt path towards the center of town. She passed Sweet Apple Acres, and saw a pink earth pony heading her direction. ''Hey Twilight! Wanna come over to Sugarcube Corner today?'' the earth pony exclaimed. ''Of course, Pinkie,'' replied Twilight. The two headed to Sugarcube Corner, being stopped by a small, purple dragon. ''Hey Twilight and Pinkie! Where you guys heading?'' the dragon asked. ''We're heading to Sugarcube Corner, Spike. Come with us,'' Twilight said. Spike followed them as they continued onward. Soon they arrived, with a white unicorn, a blue pegasus, and a yellow pegasus, waiting for them. ''Your up early,'' said the yellow pegasus. ''Have you seen Applejack?'' the blue pegasus asked Twilight. ''Haven't seen her since a few days ago, Rainbow,'' Twilight replied. ''How ever could that be?'' the unicorn asked. ''Don't know, maybe she has to buck apples,'' Pinkie said, pretending to kick a tree with her back leg. ''I'm here ya'll.'' Applejack hurried toward them, looking exhausted. ''Where were you, Applejack?'' asked the unicorn. ''I've been busy, Rarity. Applebucking season is coming, and I've gotta get me an' the others ready,'' Applejack replied. ''We're glad your back,'' said the pegasus. ''Thanks Fluttershy. Now are we going inside, or wha--'' All of sudden, Spike started to look sick, he prepared himself, than burped out a letter, holded together neatly by ribbon. Twilight took the letter with her magic, opened it, and started to read aloud. ''Dear Princess Twilight, we need you and your friends to come to the Crystal Empire immediately. We know you all are getting older, and wanted to help you each find the one. Sincerely, Princess Cadence,'' Twilight finished. ''Come one girls!'' She exclaimed.
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The seven friends ran towards the castle after they arrived at the Crystal Empire. They halted quickly at the notice of Princess Cadence and Shining Armor, waiting for them at the Crystal Heart. ''Twilight!'' Cadence exclaimed. The princess ran toward Twilight and her friends, Shining trailing her. ''You all realize you are getting older. Most ponies come to marriage, so we wanted to help you find your own special somepony, each,'' she told them. They all seemed excited, except Rainbow and Applejack, looking uninterested. ''We're ready to get started,'' Twilight told Cadence. ''We'll make sure it happens.''
