As every pony was thinking of what to say to Starlight, they began to speak one by one. Twilight went first.

"Starlight, I- I really don't know what to say. I thought I had helped you, and you were fine. I thought that you really were getting along, and that you would've talked to me. And you did. I"m really sorry that I couldn't do more. You had so much potential, and had been through so much. I hope that you can fine it in your heart to forgive me some day. Good bye."

There was a great silence, until Fluttershy spoke up.

"Starlight, I just want to thank you for all you've done. I do believe that when you were doing the equality town, that it was a good idea, and that this was better. It was a way to bring Equestria into peace and harmony. Maybe it got a little off hoof, but that wasn't your fault. Thanks for being such a good friend. I think I speak for all of us when we say, that we will miss you very much." The others nodded.

"Sugar cube, take care ya hear?" AJ said while her eyes began to water.

"Stay awesome" Rainbow dash managed to choke out.

"I know h-how you f-f-feel. Please don't give up, your friends are right here. We'll always be here Starlight." Pinkie wailed.

"Darling, I-I.. stay fabulous." Rarity said has she wiped her eyes with a handkerchief.

"Starlight, I just want to say thank you for everything. I mean, my family and I, our whole kingdom wouldn't be here if you hadn't helped us.'' Cadence spoke up.

"Yes, you helped me and my sister when we quarreled. Thou shall always be remembered oh brave one.'' Luna said

''Starlight, you have been wonderful to known. I too would like to thank you for all your help. My sister and I, The Crystal Empire, and more." Celestia now spoke up.

Now the time had come for Starlight's closest friends to say their farewells. Trixie was first up.

"Trixie would like...'' she gave a little cough, and continued. ''I would like to say what a great friend you are Starlight. A pony never had a better friend. You helped all of us when we were going through something. I have a lot more to say, but, my tongue is kinda tied. You are a great and powerful pony Starlight, and nothing will ever change that.''

''Yes, you also were a good friend of mine. You really did find a way for us to have fun together, as not many ponies are able to. I will miss you. Boulder will miss you too. I think we can agree on a rock sculpture for us to remember." Maud spoke up.

Starlight, I want to help thank you for helping us to better the hive. you really have been a good friend." Thorax said.

Now all eyes were on Chrysalis. She was sort of caught off guard with all the attention she had been given. She hadn't been planning to say anything. ''Uh, well... I..'' Chrysalis sighed. ''Thanks for helping us.'' She grumbled. "For helping me realize what a true leader does. While I never and probably never will agree on everything with you, I guess I can say you have earned my respect." Chrysalis finished.

Other ponies were kinda surprises, as they had not expected this. But anyhow, they waited for the last 3 to finish saying their farewells.

''You were a very nice friend" Spike finally said.

''Starlight, you never ceased to amaze me. I will miss the fun you brought." Discord chimed in, and he set off a few fireworks and did the rock sculpture Maud had been talking about. He summoned a handkerchief and blew his nose.

Now Starlight had heard them all, and was silently crying to herself. I'm going to miss you guys too. She whispered.
She felt like this was the end, and that every pony else was already giving up on her. And she hated that. She closed her eyes, waiting for the worse, as she had forgotten that there was one last pony to say farewell. And little did she know, little did any pony know, that the last words said would bring among a change and all would be saved.

"Starlight, I am so sorry." Sunburst began. "I left you when we needed each other. You've accomplished so much, things I can only dream of. I am really going to miss you. I was a fool. But I guess it is a little late. I just want you to know that I am sorry things didn't work out, and that is my fault. You really are the better pony. I know this won't do any good, but I... I..."

Sunburst hesitated and was blushing heavily. "I Love you" he whispered, "You were always there for me, the filly with so much talent I was proud to call my friend. But, I ran out on you, and now we will never know what might have happened. All I can say is I miss you, and hope to see you soon, wherever we may meet again. Goodbye."

And with that he looked away, so that hopefully no pony would see him crying. But that was going to be the last thing on any pony's mind with in a few moments. Starlight had heard him, his apology. He.. he confessed love to her. The one pony she thought was gone forever, was sorry all along. She remembered the dream she had a while ago. The one with the party, where Sunburst apologized, and she ran into his embrace.

Now as she heard the Tantabus laugh. It seems that you have all said your farewells. And heartfelt they were. Especially yours little Sunburst. Love, it teased You really did hurt her. To bad your confession came to late. It is time for us to say farewell forever!

But, there was a blinding flash. Twilight fired a magic spell at it, but all of a sudden
later another voice seemed to be talking from the building itself.

"I am here, and I will never give in again. I am here, to wrong my mistakes. I am here to help my friends... and the one I have always loved as well."

Now, every pony except Trixie, Maud, Thorax, Chrysalis, and Sunburst, didn't know who was speaking, or what was going on. Now Trixie, Maud, Thorax, Chrysalis, and Sunburst, recognized it as the voice from Starlight, and her trying to get free.
And then they were channeling all there happiness, relief, and memories into helping Starlight escaped. The Tantabus was looking around with a very worried look. And with that, the starry unicorn began to glow and rise

No! NO! it cried It is not possible! This can't be possibly be happening... ARGH!

There was another blinding flash, and once the light had cleared, Starlight Glimmer was floating in the air with her magic.
Every pony was now cheering. Trixie, Maud, Thorax, and Sunburst; now ran forward and group hugged Starlight.

"Starlight! Your back!" Thorax cheered

"Yes, I see that" Maud replied in her normal monotone voice.

"Oh, Starlight, we didn't think that we would ever see you again!" Trixie said with much relief in her voice

Starlight now broke away to confront Chrysalis who hadn't joined in the hugging reunion. She stuck her hoof out "We cool?" Starlight asked

Chrysalis just stared her down before rolling her eyes and shaking her hoof. "Fine"

Starlight now walked over to Sunburst, and they just hugged. And after that "Starlight, I am just glad your safe,"

"Thank you for your support" Starlight replied and she turned and faced all her friends "Thanks all of you." But as she said this, something caught her eye, although no pony else had seemed to notice.

"At least the creature, that spirit, that demon or what ever. At least it's gone" Trixie sighed

"I'm not so sure" Starlight Glimmer said.

And with that she pointed at something. Every pony now was looking at it. An alicorn stood before them. It was a starry purple, with a blue violet or indigo night sky mane and tail, and it's eyes were a soft lavender. But they had no pupils. No cutie mark was present.

"Ugh. Where art I?" The strange creature asked with a very soft voice. nothing at all what the Tantabus sounded like. it kinda sounded like Snow Drop from Silly Studios.

"You are home" Starlight replied, approaching it. "Would you like to tell us more about yourself?

The creature now looked kinda surprised. "Well, I do remember not much." But then it paused and sighed "But I do remember what I dist. I can not believe you even talk to me after that" It replied, turning away.

Starlight actually chuckled. "What is it that you find amusing?" The use to be Tantabus asked surprisingly, having turned back around

"Well, for one thing" Starlight began, "For one thing, you remind me of myself when I almost destroyed Equestria, and
Twilight and her friends accepted me. So, yeah. Totally understand the weird part where you just got defeated one way or another, are trying to start over, and have no clue where to start. I totally get it."

"As does The Great and Powerful Trixie! I mean, I also got taken down a couple of notches. But, I have still recovered, and will be willing to be your friend too."

"As do I." a more powerful voice said. It was Chrysalis "I to know what it is like to be defeated, humiliated, and have my life turned upside down. But, If I can recover (Eventually) Then, any pony or creature can do it as well."

"Yeah, I mean, I wasn't even accepted before, but I personally know that we can all change. I accept you, and would be your friend.'' Thorax added.

"How can you just forgive that easily?!" The starry alicorn shouted. "This is what makes you very weak in the first place! And now you just all want to be thy friend? At least I keepeth my dignity. I do not know why, and you may say that you all wenst through something such as this, but you can not do this to I." And with that, it turned away with what you might call tears in the eyes.

The other ponies now just looked at each other. "Well, maybe you could tell us more about you, or what you want to do, want to be; so we can figure out what to do with you. You already have some friend offers, with mine cast in there. What would you like to do with yourself?" The easily recognizable monotone of Maud's voice replied.

Now the stranger now looked right at them, and started to speak. "I am Star Anew, you might call I, Luna's daughter. I always try to discover new things. You know, like research. I like to experiment. I am a fairly decent athlete, flier of course. I have great magic potential. I am very competitive, and like to take risk. I do have a certain daredevil streak within me. Night time is thy favorite time, as I can relax and look at the stars and moon bright."

"You kinda sound like a mix between Luna, Twilight, Rainbow Dash, and maybe Discord" Starlight observed. Discord perked his head and looked around at the mention of his name.

"I may be like unto them, but I am the daughter of the Tantabus you see. When it, or she, as I am not absolute certain. Anyway, when she possessed Starlight Glimmer, and made herself manifested; it was like they had gotten together, if you knowest what I mean. And when Starlight broke through, the process had been complete. I then came to be, and here am I. But you must realize also that Sunburst was that which help Starlight to breakest through, as well as Twilight fired a spell, so they helped I come to pass." Star Anew explained

"So you since you were a mix of the Tantabus, Starlight, Twilight, and Sunburst, you have a lot of their qualities?" Trixie asked, trying to sum things up.

"Actually, you must remember that the Tantabus came from Luna, so Star Anew, shares some of her traits as well" Sunburst hypothesized. "So, lets see. Luna is an alicorn of night, takes risk, is brave and tough, strong, and speaks uh traditionally. So, that accommodates to Star Anew's love of night, extreme flying capability, risk taking, as well as a bit of daredevil streak. Not to mention her way of talking that sounds a bit from the past.

Next, Starlight has incredible magical talent, so that got passed on. Twilight, as well as myself, like to read, discover, and experiment. So, that might be what got passed down from us. Also, Twilight is smart, an alicorn, and also processes great magical talent. As for the Tantabus itself, maybe it added to the physical appearance, as did Luna, Twilight, and maybe Starlight." Sunburst finally finished

"Alas, I do believe you have gotten your facts correct. I see nothing wrong with your thoughts. In the full light of things, they much explain." Star Anew comented

"As for you becoming thy friends, we will see. At this point, I can not a problem see." She continued.

"Well, there is the question of where you are going to stay." Thorax pointed out. "You could come and live with the hive"

"She could come and live in the palace"Celestia offered.

"OR... Maybe she could come and live in Ponyville at Sugarcube Corner!" Pinkie Pie asked, her hair poofying up as it's normal self.

"Or maybe she could come over to my place. We could be roomies" Discord interrupted.

"I believe, maybe a schedule could be made out" Twilight Sparkle said with a smile. The others now murmured among themselves, then nodded in agreement.

"I thinkest you have a point. Yes, a schedule needest be. I thinkest to start 2 weeks time at the yon Changeling kingdom. Proceeded by 2 more weeks time at the Royal Palace. 2 weeks after, we shall head to Ponyville be. Followed up with the 2 weeks to this Crystal Empire. 2 weeks to be spent with Discord fair." Star Anew said still smiling, and with a wink to Discord. Discord smiled at the attention. Fluttershy was kinda getting steamed up about this.

"Then perhaps 2 weeks a piece with any others who wish to do so. I thinkest that we shall all have fun." Star Anew finished

Every pony cheered. And with that, all was well.

Equestria would go on to having a era of peace like no other. Starlight Glimmer and Sunburst are now happily dating. There has been some conflict between Star Anew and Fluttershy, and Discord is loving all the attention. Trixie, Maud, Sunburst, Starlight, Thorax, Chrysalis, and Star Anew, are now a group of friends.

Star Anew is loving her life. Everything from studying with Twilight, racing with Rainbow Dash, fighting over Discord with Fluttershy, doing magic with Starlight, working the dream realm with Princess Luna, or having fun at the Changeling kingdom. Her and Chrysalis are like long lost sisters or something.

So, I think it is safe to say that this story has a happy ending. They later go on to save Star Swirl, build the School of Friendship; and defeat Cozy Glow, Sombra, and Triek.

All is well.

Author's Note

There will be a sequel. if you want details, or want to help, pm me anytime.