Celestia had prepared for Nightmare Moon's return. Twilight lacked experience, but her mark spoke of a destiny far beyond just a mere unicorn. Even if she herself should fail, her student would succeed in banishing the evil.

And indeed, at midnight of summer sun celebration her corrupted sister returned.

Now if only she could have prepared for who else might have decided to show up.

Written for the A Thousand Words Contest III for the Slice of Life and the Comedy categories.

Big thanks to AC97 for pre-reading!