A Secret That Was Meant To Be Hidden

Over 1000 years have past since the coronation of both Princess Twilight Sparkle and Iris Unquam Offendas. Over 500 years have past since the tragic deaths of Princess Celestia and Princess Luna. Over 950 years have passed since the passing on of the original bearers of The Elements of Harmony.

"Iris? Are you okay?"

"I'm fine Twilight."

"Then why are you crying?"

A white alicorn with flowing rainbow hair stood on the balcony of Canterlot Castle, overlooking the magical land of Equestria. She wore a ruby encrusted silver necklace, tall vine like silver shoes- topped with rubies- and on her head was a large silver tiara with rubies also on the tips.

"I'm worried, Iris. You can tell me what's wrong."

"Nothing is wrong!" Iris snapped.

Princess Twilight stepped back.

She was still her lavender self, but now, her hooves, horn and flank were now deep blue. Her hair was also flowing, but it had swirls and sparkles like galaxies and stars. She had her jewellery too, however, they were gold with pink 5-point stars instead of rubies.

"Listen, I'm sure that the awesome and cool Rainbow Dash doesn't cry."

"She does. She always had. She had a way of hiding her emotions."

"If it's about Celestia and Luna, you are not alone. I'm upset too." Twilight placed her hoof on her friend's shoulder.

"It was my fault they died."

"No it wasn't."

"It was. And now because of me, there is chance of war breaking out." Iris stared out towards Ponyville. She smiled as she remembered everything that happened there.

Twilight also looked at Ponyville.

"Still as lovely as ever."

"Yes."

"Listen Iris, I know you think it's your fault, but wasn't. Celestia arrested and executed him because he violated you, and other fillies."

"And because of that, a rebellion started."

"Yes." Twilight sighed. "And after five hundred years, they finally killed them."

"They killed my mother, Luna, Cadence, your brother and their children."

"I know. Poor Splendente Amore and Armatura Di Cuori." Twilight shook her head.

"I loved playing with Denty and Tura Di. Twilight?"

"Yea."

"I miss the girls."

"So do I. So do I."

"I miss playing pranks with Pinkie and seeing her smile all the time. I miss Fluttershy's soft voice and caring nature. I miss Rarity's uptight attutide and frilliness. I miss Applejack's stubbornness and honesty. I also miss Scootaloo. I never got to see her cutiemark." She croaked.

"They are still with us, Iris."

The sun princess nodded.

"I have Applejack's honesty, and Rarity's generousity. And you have Pinkie's laughter and Fluttershy's kindness."

"I miss Celestia and Luna."

"Me too."

"Princesses! Princesses!" A white unicorn in golden armour ran up to the alicorns. "The rebels! They have surrendered! They have signed the peace treaty!"

"Thank you, sir. Dismiss."

The stallion guard nodded frantically before running back.

The two goddesses looked at each before grinning madly, and then jumping around.

"The girls, Celestia and Luna would be proud!"

Iris stepped forward once again.

Her horn glowed brilliant rose. Rainbow sparkles twirled aroud her horn.

Iris looked at Twilight.

"Come on. We can do this, together."

Twilight smiled as her horn began to glow with a pink aura.

They both closed their eyes and crossed their horns.

"For Celestia. For Luna. For Fluttershy, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rarity and everypony else."

"For..." Twilight began.

"Equestria!" They both said in unision.

They opened their eyes, revealing pure white light.

A rainbow with shimmering rose and pink, shot up into the sky.

Equestria glowed from Canterlot to Fillydelpha. From Manehatten to The Crystal Empire.

Everypony below watched at the lights from the grand castle, and shivered as the felt warm from the light.

"All hail Princess Iris and Princess Twilight!" Everypony cheered.

The glow began to disperse. The rainbow began to disappear faintly.

The two alicorns sat on the balcony.

Both panting and coughing.

"I*cough* still don't understand *cough* how you still do that." Twillight croaked.

"I dunno *cough* either."

The lavender mare looked outwards again.

"Iris. Look." She pointed to the sky.

In the sky, very faintly, was five mares and two alicorns. They all smiled at the new princesses.

"We are happy for you both, Twilight Sparkle and Iris." Luna called.

"Yeah! Dashie and Twi are great princesses!" Pinkie bounced up and down.

"We are proud of ya both." Applejack took off her hat and held it to her chest.

"Of course, darlings. We couldn't be happier." Rarity wiped her tears from her deep sapphire eyes.

"Woo-Hoo! You rock! Yay!" Cheered Fluttershy.

Celestia smiled at the alicorns below her.

"I'm so proud of you both. My faithful student and my lovely daughter. I couldn't be more happy for you. We all love you."

"We love you too!" The mares waved as the figures blew away into the wind. "We love you too."

"Goodbye mother." Iris whispered.

"Goodbye Rainbow Dash."