It's been a thousand years since Twilight Sparkle left Ponyville to rule over Equestria. A thousand years of progress, guided by determination and her gentle hoof.

It's as good a time as any to disappear for a while.

Written for the A pewter medalist in the A Thousand Words Contest III, in the Slice of Life category. Read the other entries here!

Inspired by the Mountain Goats song Andrew Eldritch Is Moving Back to Leeds.

G5 is not canon to this story. Please do not ask me to add the Alternate Universe tag; I refuse.

Preread by the incredible tag-team of Arkadios and alafoel!

Scouted by Equestria Daily!

Given 3/5 stars by Loganberry!