Twilight Sparkle still couldn't believe it, how in the holy Celestia had she become the leader of Equestria? She trusted Celestia's decisions and always remained a faithful student but she questioned if she was truly ready to take on such a role, but she knew she had to face this challenge with an open mind. Twilight Sparkle took a few deep breaths to keep her composure. She knew more than ever that Celestia must be enjoying the rest of her days spending quality time with her young sister Luna and the thought of her teacher finally being able to relax, did bring a bit of a smile to her features. This couldn't be that hard right? Sure she was now kind of in charge of every pony in Equestria but she had managed to face the likes of Discord, Tirek, and even an alternate world and had still come out on top, so there was really no reason for her to panic...but she just couldn't help it. She was extremely fearful that she wouldn't be good enough. No she could never be Celestia. She knew how strong she was, and how passionate her heart had become about the values of friendship and how it could unlock the greatest of powers, and she wouldn't be here without the help of her friends. She couldn't help but to think of how Rainbow Dash had finally became a Wonderbolt, how Rarity opened up two other bontiques in Equestria, and even Fluttershy had achieved her dream of having an animal sanctuary. Now it was her turn to succeed in a dream she hadn't even known she wanted, to be a successful ruler and leader, and to make her former teacher proud of her.

“Twilight are you okay?” questioned Spike with a bit of a worried expression on his features and a raise of an eyebrow.

“Me? Okay? Oh course I'm okay, how could I not be okay! Celestia has trusted all of Equestria to my hooves, and I have no clue what I'm supposed to do now.” replied Twilight obviously quite frustrated.

Oh course as loyal as ever, Spike just let Twilight get a little frustration out before speaking. Spike just kept his composure, despite being a baby dragon he had grown a lot over the past few years.

“Aw, come on Twilight, Celestia wouldn't have put you in charge if she didn't think you were ready for it, relax. All you have to do is make a schedule of what time to do this royal stuff and you'll be set.” replied Spike as he ate a gemstone he had gotten some time ago that he had been saving for just the right time.

“Oh Spike you always know just what to say. I know I shouldn't worry that she knows what she's doing but still...what if I'm not ready?” asked Twilight as she couldn't help but to doubt herself even with the support of her friends she wasn't sure if she could lead all of Equestria, and what if she made a horrible mistake that changed the fate of the lives of all ponies? She would be remembered as a horrible ruler, and worst of all a disappointment to her teacher and her friends.

“Were you ever ready before?” he asked in return. “You've taken on the likes of Nightmare Moon,Chrysalis,Discord, Tirek and even Starlight Glimmer, there is nothing you were ever truly ready for, but you were always able to find a way alongside your friends to make things work out.” smiled Spike with a big child like grin on his face as he remembered all of the times Twilight had saved Equestria from the jaws of evil and yet she was worried about sitting around on a throne and giving pony's orders.

Twilight Sparkle thought about what Spike said carefully and she couldn't deny how he was right, she hadn't ever really been ready but she had always figured out a way to make it work. She pulled Spike into a hug.

“Thank you so much Spike I don't know what I'd do without my number one assistant.” spoke Twilight with a gleam in her eyes. She could do this, she just had to focus, focus and think. Don't rush anything you have all the time in the world to get the hang of this, after all Celestia had ruled for over a thousand years.

“Aww shucks Twilight you know I'm always here to help.” replied Spike with a slight flush of embarrassment. Spike was glad that he was able to help Twilight in her time of need. He couldn't help but to feel pride and joy.

“Well I should probably get a head start on that list, should I prioritize it by time or problems? And what about royal meetings?” questioned Twilight as she was already processing in her mind the best strategy of how to take care of every pony's problems while still having a bit of time to herself.

Spike just shook his head back and fourth. Typical Twilight, though in all honestly even if he wanted to answer he knew she'd come up with a better solution.

“Honestly Twilight only you know the answer to that, there's no pony better at making schedules” replied Spike with a confident and knowing tone, as he simply nodded his head as if agreeing with himself.

“Oh silly me! How could I forget? Oh Spike do me a favor and head down to Sugar Cube corner and get treats for our guests today. I'm not sure how much I'll need so just get as much as you think you can carry.” instructed Twilight as she handed him enough bits to get the job done. She was sure that Spike would be able to handle this one task for her while she worked on the more important details, all she had to do was figure out what time things should be set at and then every pony would get to see her, and she'd still have time for herself and her friends. Few! She could do this...she just had to keep calm. Twilight Sparkle walked out to the balcony as she gazed out over it, seeing the town of Ponyville beyond and seeing her castle and she couldn't believe that she wasn't there anymore, it had been her home for so long and now she had to walk away from not only her home but her family, there was a slight sadness that arose to her cheeks but she was determined not to fail, and now she knew that Starlight Glimmer could truly take on her own rule as the pony of friendship, she had become quite good at it after all, better than she ever could have imagined and that thought brought a smile to her lips, as she reflected on all the things and all the people she had met on her journey here, she couldn't fail now. She found strength in her heart, and she believed in her morals so she knew she would be fine she just had to take things one thing at a time. Twilight Sparkle couldn't help but reflect on the many times she had been in this kind of situation, though for different reasons, she remembered feeling that as a Princess she didn't truly have a rule along with the other Princesses. Now here she was the leader of all of Equestria, it was a lot to take in.

Twilight Sparkle turned on her hooves as she watched back into the Castle, with a determined mind and a strong heart she was going to get everything figured out, now she just had to work on that schedule, she only hoped that Spike's task would go a lot easier then her own but she was sure it wouldn't take her long, after all she was quite good at making schedules.

“Hmm...now how should I prioritize things? I want to have at least some time to spend with my friends so I want to make sure I get all my royal duties done in a timely fashion.” began Twilight as she took out a quill and paper and would begin jotting down notes on the paper of all the things she would need to do for the upcoming day. Today wasn't too bad, as she was only expected to get accustomed to her rule as leader the following morning as Celestia wanted to make sure she didn't have a panic attack at suddenly being placed in charge of every pony.

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Spike hurried on down to Sugarcube corner to take care of the one task that Twilight had given to him, he was determined not to fail and to show Twilight that even a simple task could be handled without stress. He walked into Sugarcube corner and could hear Pinkie Pie in the background making some sort of fancy cake for an upcoming party.

“Wow Pinkie that looks delicious!” commented Spike as he licked his lips, trying to hide the look in his eyes, and trying to control his want to take a bit out of the desert.

“Oh hey Spike, oh I know it is wonderful isn't it?” smiled Pinkie Pie with her usual cheerful tune as she came down from where she was working so that she could attend to Spike to see what he wanted. “So what cha need Spikey?” she asked playfully.

“Well, I need cupcakes and snacks for royal ponies and I need as much as I can carry for Twilight doesn't know how many will be showing up today.” explained Spike just a bit nervously.

“Oh? Is that all? Just give me some time I'll have it done in a no time at all.” smiled Pinkie. “When do you need them?” she then asked as she began whipping up the ingredients.

“As many as you can make and as soon as possible.” replied Spike.

“Oh okayie doki loki!” replied Pinkie as she eagerly began working on the order, not wanting to waste any time, she had plenty of time to finish up that cake after all and Spike was one of her closest friends, and she'd do anything if it meant helping out Twilight Sparkle.

Spike would sit down at Sugarcube corner, though he did wonder if Twilight was going to be okay for awhile without him, she had been a little bit nervous when he had left, he could only hope that she would be okay for now. Spike knew he shouldn't worry, after all Twilight was one of the best ponies when it came to schedules, and he was sure she'd get bored of all the more Princess like stuff but he knew that she knew what she was doing and at least he had managed to calm her nerves a bit. He still wondered how she was holding up though, he wasn't sure when he'd be back. He knew that she expected him back before supper though but he knew Pinkie would have him long on his way by then.

Author's Note

Hey every pony I hope you like this little story of mine but I got to give credit where credit is due a very good friend of mine Absolute Zero gave me the "bare bones" concept for this story out of complete boredom and because I know great stories can come from boredom, I decided to adopt this concept and see what I can do with it. Let me know what you think. Constructive criticism.