Epilogue

Princess Cadance and Princess Celestia were talking. It was the Summer Sun Celebration in two days. What's more, is that it was the thousandth Summer Sun Celebration.

"Cadance, you must find shelter, up north," Celestia said.

"I still don't understand why, your sister is returning from the moon, but didn't you say that the Elements of Harmony will defeat her?" Cadance said.

"Yes, they will, if they can. But we do not truly know if they even work anymore. By going up north, you can wait for the return of the Crystal Empire. With it, you may be able to save me."

"But this is Sunset and Twilight we're talking about. If they fail to recover the Elements, what will happen to them?"

"I know not. My sister said she wanted to be loved, though now she may be thinking feared is a better option. However, I do not believe she will harm them."

"Yes, but you will be gone, too. The night would last forever. What hope would I have?"

"The Crystal Empire. Though Sombra may still have a hold on it, I believe that the eternal night will cause him to panic. It was, after all, my sister who defeated him the first time. He was all alone. I believe with the might of the whole Crystal Empire behind you, that you will be able to challenge Nightmare Moon."

"And if I cannot defeat Sombra?" Cadance asked.

"Then perhaps, for a time, you can ally with him. I do not wish for the Crystal Empire to be banished again, nor do I want that for my sister either. Thus, why Sunset is so important," Celestia responded.

"Yes, the Element of Empathy. She's been through so much as well, she would have more empathy than almost anypony else. I believe that they can do it, but, as your wish, and to be safe, I will go north, and await the return of the light, or the Crystal Empire," Cadance said, before flying off.

Celestia then composed a letter to her prized pupils, along with a book, Elements of Harmony: A Reference Guide. She had edited the book to have rumors of a seventh Element, even more mysterious than the sixth.

"Dear my faithful students, Twilight Sparkle and Sunset Shimmer, I know that it is now a break from the school year. During this break, I would like for both of you to at least read this book. You both will find it very interesting. Princess Celestia."

She then sent the letter, knowing that the two mares would read it almost as soon as they got it, and she hoped for the best. She knew that they would have to make friends, like they had befriended each other, and hoped that she would get her sister back.

TO BE CONTINUED...

Author's Note

And thus ends The Sunset Also Rises. What will happen? I'm sure most of you will guess, but, who knows, I might decide to mix things up. Hehehehe. Keep you all on your toes.

This has been one hell of a journey. I never even considered writing fanfiction before I started this. And now? I have a whole book finished? Have a sequel I am working on? And have another story that is completely unrelated? I am impressed with myself. I have loved seeing the comments that I have gotten on this story. That makes it even more worth it. Also, Sunset Shimmer. #BestPony.

I have oh so much planned for this Rising Universe. I hope to see you all then. Until then, I hope you all have enjoyed this story!