Twilight's Resignation

by Saffron

Rating: everyone
Tags: Twilight Sparkle, Princess Luna, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Alternate Universe, Sad, Original Character, Princess Celestia
Length: 2532

Twilight has ruled Equestria for over one thousand years. Today is her last day, for she has been called by her dying mentor, Celestia, to see her one last time.

Twilight has ruled Equestria for over one thousand years. She always remembered how she became ruler. Celestia left her this role because she had to leave equus and assume the role of queen on a distant planet. She still wished Celestia had stayed. At least long enough to help her along the path of being a ruler. Today however she was going to see her one last time.

Published 2016-02-23 00:40:01 UTC
Last updated 2016-02-25 12:29:16 UTC

Leaving Equestria

Today was like any other day, or so Twilight thought. She woke up, took a shower, ate breakfast, and got ready for her daily duties as princess. She began her morning walk to the throne room where she saw Luna.

“Good morning Luna.” Twilight greeted her happily.

“Good morning to you as well, Twilight.” Luna seemed a bit down today for some reason. “I received a letter, from Celestia.” This got Twilight's attention right away.

“What? When?” Twilight asked excitedly. “Is she coming back? What did the letter say?”

“She is not coming back Twilight.” Upon hearing this Twilight's ears drooped and her smile fell to a frown. “You are going to her.” Twilight looked confused when Luna said that.

“What do you mean, I don’t understand.” Twilight replied confused.

“Twilight, you are going to me and my sister’s home planet.” Luna replied sadly. “There is a ship on its way to pick you up.”

“I can’t leave! I have responsibilities as princess!” Twilight stomped her hoof.

“Twilight, you do not understand. You have to go.” Luna walked up to Twilight and gave her a hug. “Celestia is dying. She wants to see you one last time before she goes.”

“What?” Twilight began to tear up. “She is dying?”

“Yes, she has contracted an illness, and no pony was able to find a cure for it.” Luna began to tear up as well. “This is her dying wish.”

Twilight cried into Luna’s shoulder. While Luna held back her tears, she had to stay strong for Twilight. Their embrace lasted for a long while, and was broken by Twilight when she had begun to calm down.

“I can’t… Who will take over?” Twilight asked through her tears.

“Your student, Fading Light.” Twilight looked up at Luna and nodded in agreement.

It broke Twilight’s heart that she was leaving her pupil like Celestia had left her, but she was going to do something that she wished Celestia had done that day. She was going to tell her student personally.

“Luna, I am going to Ponyville.” Luna looked up at Twilight and gave a small sad smile.

“The one thing Celestia regretted not doing.” Luna gave Twilight one last hug before she left.

Twilight rushed to the nearest balcony and took to the air, normally when ever she flew it brought her peace. This time how ever she could only focus on what she was going to say to her student. She had practically raised Fading Light, leaving her was going to be the hardest decision she was ever going to make in her long life. There was one stop she was going to make before she went to Ponyville though. She was going to give her friends one last goodbye.

Twilight flew directly to the graveyard of heroes. The place her friends were buried long ago. She hadn’t come here for a few years, even though she wished she could have come here more often. Her busy schedule kept her from coming. She landed by an old apple tree. This tree was planted by Apple Bloom the day Applejack died. Underneath the tree laid six grave stones.

The first gravestone Twilight went to was Pinkie Pie’s. The stone had her cutie mark on it. Surrounding it was confetti. Underneath it was an inscription.

No matter what life throws at you always remember the good times and just smile.

Twilight then went to the next grave, Rarity’s. On her stone was three diamonds, just like her cutie mark. Her stone had an inscription as well.

Always keep your heart open, and always give what you can to those who are in need

“Rarity, you were always so generous. I will never forget the times you have helped me.” After saying that Twilight used her magic to conjure a white rose and placed it on her grave.

After Rarity was Fluttershy’s grave. On her stone there were three butterflies. The inscription on this stone always brought a tear to Twilight’s eye, and this time was no exception.

Life is to short to mean, instead always be kind to all even to those who are not kind to you

“Fluttershy, I will always remember how you cheered me up on the day Celestia left. You helped me pull through so I could lead this nation.” Twilight used her magic to summon a yellow rose and left it on her grave.

The next grave Twilight went to was Applejacks. One her stone there were three apples. The inscription on her stone was about honesty.

Be true to yourself, and to all those who you call a friend

“Applejack, you always told me the truth. Some ponies did not like that, but I always respected you for that.” This time instead of placing a rose down Twilight picked a single apple from the tree and placed it on her grave.

Finally she came to Rainbow Dash’s grave. On the stone was her cutie mark. The inscription on this stone was short.

Always remain loyal

“Rainbow Dash, you were always by my side when I needed you. You always remained loyal even in your last days.” Twilight used her magic to place a blue carnation on her grave. “Goodbye my friends.” After she finished she took to the air once more.

Once Twilight was in the air she headed to Ponyville. Her vision was slightly blurred from her tears. It wasn’t long till she reached Ponyville. The town had grown quite large since she last lived there, but the one building that stood out from the rest was the tree library. Twilight landed in front of it and gave the door three knocks. She heard some rustling come from inside before the door opened.

“Princess!” Fading Light gasped. She was quick to bow to Twilight. “Please come in.”

“Fading Light, I have some bad news.” Twilight said as she entered her old home.

“What is it? Did something bad happen?” Fading Light asked curiously.

“I am resigning.” Twilight told her sadly.

“Resigning from what?” Fading Light asked confused.

“I am stepping down from being the princess of Equestria.” Twilight clarified.

“But… Why?” Fading Light asked.

“Do you remember those stories I told you about Celestia?” Fading Light nodded. “I am going to see her, and most likely take her role as queen.”

“Wait… then that means…” Fading Light rushed to Twilight tackling her in a hug. “You can’t leave!” Fading Light cried.

“I am sorry Fading… but I have to go.” Twilight began crying as well.

“Can I at least come with you?” Fading Light asked through her tears.

“I wish you could, but you will b taking my place as princess.” Twilight replied through her own tears. “I know this is tough, but you must remain strong. Please do this for me.”

“I don’t know if I can.” Fading Light broke the hug.

“I know you can.” Fading Light was cut off before she could reply as a loud humming sound began.

It grew louder every second. Drawing nearer before it finally stopped.

“They are here.” Twilight said sadly.

Fading Light gave Twilight one last hug before following her outside. In front of the tree library stood a single small ship. As Twilight drew near a door opened on the side of it. Twilight turned around before entering and looked directly at Fading Light.

“Goodbye.” That was the last thing Twilight said before entering the ship.

After Twilight entered the ship it began to hum loudly. It then took into the sky.

“Goodbye, Twilight.” Fading Light said as she watched the ship disappear in the sky.

Author's Note

I am making an epilogue. Also your feedback is encouraged.

One final goodbye

Twilight looked out a window only to see the stars and her home, which was quickly getting smaller. It soon disappeared from view and she began to cry. She would most likely never see it again. After several minutes of crying her heart out she began to calm down. Eventually she got up and started looking around the small ship. There wasn’t much.

A few metal crates were all that accompanied her. She looked around the room once more to see a door, or what she assumed was a door. She went over to investigate it. As Twilight got near the door it open up revealing another compartment. The opening door startled her and she took a few steps back which caused the door to close.

Twilight cautiously approach the door once more and it opened again. Twilight was curious because she didn't know what caused the door to open. Was it magic or was it something else. She decided that she'd come back to that later and walked into the next room. Inside there was only one pony inside, a unicorn.

“Hello?” Twilight called out to the unicorns.

They both turned and looked at Twilight.

“Greetings, princess.” He was wearing a helmet that distorted his voice.

Twilight looked at the pony. He was wearing… Well she didn’t know what he was wearing. It looked like a suit made of an elastic rubber of some kind.

The pony tilted his head. “Is there something you need princess?” He asked politely.

“Where are we headed?” Twilight asked curiously.

A holographic map appeared on a table a few feet away. The pony walked over to it and pointed. “We are heading here.” As he said that the map changed into a planet.

“I mean, what's the name of the planet?” Twilight asked as she walked closer to the holotable to get a better look.

“It is called Nazgul.” He said happily. “The name is old. It actually means Nirvana.”

Twilight looked at the hologram. She was fascinated by it.

“How does this work?” Twilight asked as she put her hoof through the hologram image of the planet. “I do not sense any magic creating this.”

“That is because it does not use thaumic energy or as you call it ‘magic’. I personally do not how holograms work though. So I cannot provide you an answer.” He informed Twilight.

As Twilight was looking at the hologram trying to see how it worked, she realized something. She never got the pony’s name.

Twilight turned to face the other pony. “I never caught your name.” Twilight said with a smile.

“You want to know a lowly servant's name?” He asked surprised. “Why?”

“Because, I think we could be good friends.” Twilight said with a cheery tone.

“Friends? You would be my friend?” He seemed somewhat hesitant.

“I am the princess of friendship.” She said with a smile. “So please, tell me your name.”

He bowed. “My name is Glaring Sky, your majesty.”

“Please, call me Twilight, Sky.” She then used her magic to raise him into a standing position. “and also you do not need to bow, we are friends after all.”

“Yes princ… Twilight. Is there anything else I can help you with?” Sky asked with a happy smile.

“One more thing. How long will it take to get to Nirvana?” Twilight asked.

“Only an hour.” Sky replied.

Twilight walked over to the large observation window and sat down in front of it. She watched the stars and planets appear and disappear as the ship soared through the vast void. She continued to watch the stars in a trance like state until the ship began to slow down. She was brought out of this state when a small planet appeared.

As the ship got closer Twilight got a better view of it. When they were close enough her breath was taken away at its beauty. A large red ring surrounded the blue planet. The way the sun reflected off the ring causing a shimmering effect on the planet's surface that made the planet give off a light purple aura.

The ship descended piercing the blue sky revealing a bustling city below. Large skyscrapers and buildings dominated her view. Twilight saw many other smaller craft going through the city below.

Twilight got up and walked back over to Glaring Sky, who was currently doing something with the holographic table.

“Where are we heading?” Twilight asked.

“The royal hospital.” Sky replied. “In fact we are about to arrive.” The ship began to shake a little. “Looks like we are docking.”

The ship made a series of groaning and hissing noises as it began docking.

“You have arrived at your destination.” An artificial sounding voice announced.

Glaring Sky escorted Twilight out of the ship. Several ponies in a strange armor were waiting. When they saw Twilight they immediately stood at attention. Glaring Sky lead Twilight to a door that was in between the guards.

“Queen Celestia is in here.” Sky gestured to the door.

Twilight didn’t know what to expect. She entered the room. In the room there was a large bed surrounded by machines. On the bed laid a sickly looking creature. She could hardly recognize Celestia.

Twilight rushed over to her bedside. She could barely recognize her former teacher. Celestia’s mane had lost its once beautiful colors, now it was a dull grey and her once regal form was now wasting away.

“Celestia…” Twilight gasped.

Celestia slowly opened her eye’s and a small smile graced her face. “Twilight.” Celestia said weakly. “I am sorry.”

“What do you have to be sorry for?” Twilight said holding back her tears.

“For leaving you… and my people.” Celestia wheezed out.

“It's ok…” Twilight gave Celestia a gentle hug.

“No… It is not…” Celestia began coughing.

Twilight broke the embrace. She looked around and found what she was looking for on a nearby table. A glass of water. She used her magic and brought it to Celestia’s muzzle so she could take a sip.

“It is. You did what you thought was right.” Twilight couldn't hold back her sorrow any longer and began to cry.

Celestia weakly raised her hoof to caress Twilight's cheek. “Do not cry for me.” The machines began to beep rapidly as Celestia used all her strength to embrace Twilight. “I have caused you enough pain.”

“Celestia…” Twilight was surprised that Celestia had the strength to hug her. Twilight continued to cry in her shoulder.

“Shhh. Do not cry.” Celestia comforted the lavender mare weakly. The beeping on the machines picked up even more.

“I can not help it!” Twilight sobbed.

“Smile… For me…” Celestia was getting weaker by the second. Twilight pulled back slightly so Celestia could look at her. Twilight smiled through her tears. The machines were now just streaming a constant tone. “Thank you…” Celestia went limp in Twilight's arms.

“Celestia?” Twilight listened closely for any answer.

“Goodbye…” Twilight held Celestia in her arms as she gave her last breath.

Author's Note

Originally this was just going to be a very short conversation with Celestia, but I added the flight to Nazgul to make it longer. Fun fact Nazgul is Latin for Nirvana. Also stay tuned for I am currently brainstorming a small series that takes place in this universe, still haven't decided if I will be following Fading Light or Twilight. I might just do both in the end or neither...