Sorcery is Companionship: S1

Ponies everywhere gathered around the small town, their minds blown at the newly reformed princess standing in front of them. Not only that, they were getting a new resident, a student of the Princess herself! Pinkie Pie naturally was throwing a great party, from almost nothing. One minute the streets were filled with only ponies. Now, streamers, balloons, and tables were set up, sporting food and snacks.

This day reinforced the idea that friendship was everywhere, forgiving an old villain, and accepting the newest resident, Twilight Sparkle.

Twilight started off to the new party that was just being thrown before a hoof stopped her. Twilight looked up to see her mentor, glaring down at her. Luna was in the carriage, also staring at Twilight, with a serious look on her face matched only by Lunas.

By nature, Twilight began to freak. Did I fail a test? Am I not staying here? Has she changed her mind?!? Celestia sensed Twilights coming meltdown and waved her hoof in dismissal of the idea.

“Twilight, my dear student. You’ve understood my requirements about the friendship letters?” Celestia’s voice was sweet, but Twilight sensed an underlying tone of urgency. The sun was almost bearing down harder on the two ponies, possibly due to Celestia’s feelings. But Twilight couldn’t guess what those feelings were, so she kept her ropes up.

“Of course Celestia! I’ll send one in great detail every-”

“There is magic we’re meddling with that we must be cautious with. You must stay vigilant. If anything goes awry, you must tell me. You understand?”

Twilight was thrown for a loop. Beads of sweat rolled off her face. Magic we don’t understand? What does she mean? Twilight began to feel fear. Slow and little, but it still made it’s presence known. What if I fail? She cant trust me.

“Celestia, I-”

Again, Celestia cut her off, even further enforcing the idea of urgency. “Twilight, I trust you. I wouldn’t leave anybody else with the Elements. Keep them safe, and gain confidence. If anything fails, it wouldn’t be your fault.”

“Wait, why would it fai-”

“Goodbye, my student. I need those letters! Don’t forget!” Celestia popped into the carriage with her sister, and in a second, the guards lifted off of the ground.

Twilight was set for a full-fledged panic. She started grinding her teeth, clapping her hooves together. Nothing made sense, she couldn’t be trusted, everything was going to fail cause she couldn’t do it. Celestia made a huge mist-

“TWILIGHTWHYAREYOUNOTATTHEPARTYITSFUNWEPLAYGAMESWELLYOUKNOWWAITDOYOUNOTLIKEPARTIESTHATSOKAYIFYOUDONTBUTITSNOTACTUALLYYOUSHOULDWEALLSHOULDPLEASECOMETOPARTYWHOOPSIFORGOTTOSAYTHEPLEASECOMETOTHEPARTY!!!”

Pinkie snapped Twilight out of her state of depression. The party pony bounced up and down, and Twilight felt such affection for her, as well as her other friends. At the moment, Twilights worries weren’t destroyed, no, they subsided. Friendship calmed her, and she happily made her way to the party Pinkie Pie magically thrown.

“Sister, I’m gracious you have accepted my apology. We have made amends and I’m glad I am back with my family. However, I must be wary of your decision to allow Twilight to hold the responsibility of keeping and wearing the Elements. What if they have not changed, or grew more unstable? What of that?”

“Luna, I appreciate your cautiousness about the situation. I trust Twilight more than any other pony besides my own sister. If it fails, we will take swift action. We can’t risk his return.”

Luna nodded. “Is that your true reason behind the friendship letters, as well as keeping them in Ponyville?”

Celestia chuckled. “Not even back for a day and already figuring me out dear sister. Yes, although friendship is important, they cant be elsewhere. And I will get detailed responses from Twilight in order to determine if everything is okay. I need her to develop friendships while giving me information.”

Luna nodded in agreement. The two were silent for a while, enjoying the company. Once they got back to the castle, hugs and apologies were sure to be thrown out. The sisters were excited about repairing their once close friendship. There was much to do, and so little time until possible armageddon would come. The carriage pulled up to Canterlot, and the sisters dismounted, to be met with cheers.

Ponies lined the streets, cheering with excitement at their new princess. Old, ancient geezers held up badly drawn pictures of Luna, who was sure there was a connection between the Mare on the Moon and the Sun herself. Young stallions were shocked by Luna’s beauty, and young mares forgot about her evil ways, screaming for attention, and complimenting the way her hooves looked. News travels fast around Equestria it seems, no donut thanks to the mail ponies and the weather pegasi that heard what was happening in Ponyville and came to inform Canterlot.

Guards led the way for the princesses. The two waved to the adoring citizens, Luna notably more shy and timid. The kingdom has grown bigger while she was gone. Guard themselves were trying not to freak out over their new royal ruler. The two passed the garden, which made them noticeably grimace. All forgot when Luna almost tripped over herself, causing ponies to erupt in laughter. Luna smirked then hurried her way into the castle, where the doors were closed on the two. The crowd chatted together for a while, then disappeared.