One year later...

"Chin up, Dashie! Today's a special day!" Pinkie chirped. Rainbow Dash managed to put up a brief smile before it quickly faded away.

In perfect honesty, she didn't want to come along today. She'd rather be with the Wonderbolts in training for the coming war with Sombra. After the funeral of Twilight Sparkle, Cadence, and Shining Armor; Princess Celestia is preparing for a coming war from Sombra. But a year has past and Equestira is not really ready for war or has never had experience war since over one thousand years. She vowed to destroy King Sombra and the umbrum. Things haven't been the same since the service that was held for both Twilight, her brother and her sister in-law. While everyone else returned to their normal routine, the mane six (formally) grew a bit distant of one another.

Spike went on to live with Rarity and became her assistant, but he rarely ever spoke unless asked a question. It took him months of therapy to stop the night terrors that plagued ever since the Crystal Empire incident.

Applejack started to spend more time at her farm and less time with her friends. Taking her mind off of things by working.

Fluttershy retreated to her cottage near the Everfree Forest and the animals that inhabited it. Feeling that it would be best if she spent more time with her animal friends. Hanging out with Rainbow Dash and the others just brought back too many painful memories.

Rarity worked twice as hard at her boutique. Designing more and more dresses just to keep her mind off of Twilight and her friends. But whenever she saw a certain shade of purple, she would cry. Spike was her only acception during those kind of situations.

Pinkie Pie was still Pinkie Pie, but grew less energetic and threw fewer parties. When she did, they just didn't have that exciting thrill like they used to. And she never used purple. Never.

And Rainbow Dash? Rainbow Dash took to the skies. Spending most of her time in the never-ending sea of blue to try and fly her worries away. It worked at first. But over time she just couldn't let go of the fact that Twilight was truly gone. She had joined the Wonderbolts when they had release recruitment campaigns because on Princess Celestia. She had dreamed of being a Wonderbolt, but she wished Twilight was here. She hopes on seeing Sombra's execution.

Princess Celestia hasn't taken another student since the service. Instead she concentrated on her duties as ruler of Equestria. For the first time since banishing Nightmare Moon in the moon itself, she was grief stricken. Princess Luna, on the other hand, wouldn't rest until she had Sombra dead by her hands.

Since losing both their children, Night Light and Twilight Velvet left Canterlot to a different town far away. The exact name of the town wasn't mentioned before they left. Only that "they just needed to forget". They haven't been heard since.

Today was a partly cloudy day for Canterlot. Everypony went on with their usual business. A few acknowledging the pink and blue ponies that walked by before going back to work. Outside of Canterlot they approached the spot where the service was held. A small plaque was placed there to honor the memory of Twilight Sparkle; since she didn't have a grave mark.

To Twilight Sparkle

A brave friend

A loving mother

And the holder of magic

May she rest in peace

"No need to be so gloomy, you guys!" Pinkie Pie suddenly spoke. Breaking the silence. "Turn those frowns upside down! It's what Twilight would've wanted us to do. She would've wanted us to be happy today."

The ponies stared at her silently. Some in slight dismay. "She's right..." Rainbow Dash finally whispered.

"What?" Rarity asked.

Rainbow Dash blinked away a few tears that were beginning to appear in the corner of her eyes. She turned to her friends. "It's only been an entire year since we lost Twi, Shiny, and Cadance. Twi would want us to move on and live happy like we did before. The least we could do is smile on her birthday for her..."

Smiles appeared on the faces of the other ponies. "Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie are right." Princess Celestia spoke in her angelic voice, "This is what Twilight would want from us: to smile."

Spike sniffled before letting out a choked sob. "I-I miss her so much." he whimpered as he buried his face in his little hands and cried. Rarity gently wrapped her arm around him and pulled him into a loving embrace. "It's okay, Spike..." she whispered tearfully, "I miss her too. We all do..."

"Always remember that Twilight is with her brother in a much better place." Princess Luna added. "She is watching over us everyday. Let's continue living. For her... For Shining Armor... For Cadance"

Spike wiped nose with his wrist and nodded. Managing to put up a small smile.

Rainbow Dash said nothing. Her head lowered and ears flat against her skull. She took a moment to remember the good times she spent with Twilight. All those adventures they shared with their friends. How they were able to Nightmare Moon and reunite Celestia with by using the elements. How they were able to defeat Discord and turn him to stone once more. How they foiled Queen Chrysalis plans at Shining Armor and Princess Cadance's wedding. Everything they did, they did together.

"Happy birthday, Twi... I love you..." the blue pegasus whispered as a tear trickled down her cheek. It just wasn't the same without Twilight. She had to admit, she missed the unicorn's loving laughter. She missed Twilight entirely. A boom was suddenly heard and rain started to fall. Everyone fell silent. Doing nothing as the rain fell on them. Putting out the candle that was resting in front of the plaque.

"Even the heavens shed tears for our loss." Princess Celestia whispered. Allowing heavens tears to cleanse them of their grief and sorrow. Rainbow Dash said nothing as she watched the rain fall. Raindrops blended in perfectly with her tears.

Author's Note

The timeline is takes place one year after the Twilight's being broken. Lets see what the future holds

Sorry for the big delay.

Thank you all for reading! I will continue with more