Flickering Flame

Princess Twilight walked into the cold room of what used to house the Crystal portal. The Crystal portal was the only known gateway from Equestria to the alternate world. Twilights Moderate violet eyes looked at the scorched ground that the portal once sat on. Sunset could be in either world now. That was if she was even alive. Twilight had no idea how one could survive such an explosion of black magic. Though if Sunset had survived, who knows where she could be. The portal could have sent her to the alternate world in an instant. If this was the case Twilight would never be able to see the pony she was falling in love with. If only Twilight had felt this way before Sunsets final known hours.

"I just don't understand, How could this have happened." Twilight let out a soft singing note. "You wish you were good instead though your heart had already shown the good deep inside." Twilight let out another operatic like note. "I should have stopped you....found another wayyyyyyy~!" The Pale, light grayish mulberry colored Princess sang louder now. Tears formed in her eyes rendering her overwhelmed with emotion. So much she could hardly even continue her song. She had song it countless times since the light in the sky. It had only been a month or so since the disaster of Empress. Only a week now since Flash had asked for Twilights hoof in marriage. Twilight had dumbly answered with a yes. Twilight was hitched with a pony she now felt zero feelings for. The only love burning in Twilights heart now was the love that had ended in a bang. Sunsets face burned into the pits of Twilights memories. She couldn't forget the terrible teacher she was to her. The terrible teacher, Twilight wished dearly that she could have been the teacher that Sunset desperately needed.

"Princess Twilight?" Celestia said as she slowly entered the room. "You have been coming here a lot more often, Is something troubling you?" The vibrantly white Alicorn asked as she now resided at Twilights side. She wrapped and embracing wing around the smaller Princess.

"I'm alright Celestia, Just I have so much on my mind." Twilight kept her eyes locked on the spot the Portal once sat.

"Is it your engagement that has you on the fritz?" Celestia questioned.

"That's a very small concern Princess. There are much more confusing things that have me in the terrible mess I have been lately." Twilight answered rather bluntly.

"Why don't you come have some breakfast with me? It may cool your nerves a little." Celestia gave a soft smile to Twilight. She desperately wanted to lift the spirits of Twilight.

"That does sound good. I haven't eaten all morning." Twilight scrunched her own nose as her stomach growled at the mention of food. "You know what I shall join you in breakfast." Twilight smiled vibrantly back at Celestia who then proceeded by leading twilight out of this desolate cold room. Twilight looked back at the spot where the Portal once sat. She had to look back before she left. she couldn't help but want to back down from breakfast. She would have no problem just turning around and sitting in that room all day. Though after excepting Celestia's Offer to eat breakfast. It would come off rather rude if she changed her mind now.

"So, Twilight...If you don't mind me asking. How is Flash doing these days?" Celestia said as she looked back at twilight. Celestia had a rather inviting smile. She always did, Celestia had never mad Twilight sad. She had never made her do anything without reason.

"He's actually doing quite well. He is rather excited at the fact that I said yes to his proposal." Twilight sighed slightly. Quite honestly she wished she had said no. She didn't love Flash anymore. She still had that burning feeling for Sunset. She couldn't get that fiery attitude out of her head. That glorious amber coat, that Mane and tail that was illuminated in vivid crimson and Brilliant yellow. Those Cyan eyes that used to sparkle every time Sunset looked at Twilight. Twilights eyes widened as she realized the thoughts that were in her head. Why was this coming on so strongly now. Celestia took notice to the expression on Twilights face.

"Are you alright?" Celestia asks casually

"Yes Celestia, everything is fine." Twilight smiled. That was when they finally reached the banquet room. Of course Celestia couldn't just have a regular spot to eat.

"Well I sure hope your hungry." Celestia said as they entered the banquet room. "Because there is no way I am going to be able to eat all this by myself." The princess of the sun smiled at the Princess of friendship. Twilights eyes widened when she saw all the delicacies of breakfast food.

"Is this what you have all the Time when you eat b-breakfast?"  Twilight was surprised she had never had breakfast with the princess before. That thought on the other hoof brought another question fourth. Why was this day different then the other ones. Why was this day different then all the other ones? Why was this a day Celestia would invite Twilight o breakfast?

"Actually no this is the kind of breakfast I have on special occasions~!" Celestia said with a squee.

"What kind of special occasion is there?" Twilight asked as her suspicion and confusion began to grow.

"You know the magical fluctuations in the balance we have been all feeling for the past month?" Celestia said as she was clearly happy and excited about something.

"Yeeeeeessss~? What about them?" Twilight slowly levitated a glass of water to her own lips and sipped it nervously.

"Well the pony behind all of it is meeting with us today...you wont believe who it is!" Celestia said as she sat down

"Who is......." Twilights words were cut off as the large doors to the banquet room swung opened. A Light amber hoof stepped in. The pony was no other than. Sunset Shimmer. Twilights heart nearly stopped when the Unicorn made her way over to the table. Two guards closed the door she had left open. Sunset didn't even glance in Twilights direction. Everypony was quiet, nopony made a sound. Sunset's horn glowed in a opal aura. She levitated a glass of orange juice. she slowly sipped from it and then slowly pulled her lips away from the glass. Sunset coughed once and then looked at Twilight. The words she then uttered made Twilights nerves on edge.

"Soooooo~ Twilight, I hear your engaged." Sunset smiled slightly,