# CANTERLOT'S NEW GALLERY COURTYARD - EXTERIOR - DAY #

[As two large Gates slide open, golden rays reflect into the eyes of an amazed crowd being welcomed into a large courtyard leading of a building with a highly elegant structure.
From the rays dazzling from its golden spiral rooftop to the soft rich gleams illuminating from magic-imbued lanterns; this was, without a doubt, one of the many important places in the city of Canterlot: The Gallery of Ages. A Banner is shown saying our location. It fades to reveal a familiar group of faces in the now-moving ecstatic crowd.]

-SPIKE-
"Feels good to be back in the heart of Canterlot,
right Twilight?"

[Spike looks down at his traveling companion who turns to smile at him as he rides on her shoulders.]

-TWILIGHT-
"You know, I can't say it doesn't bring a smile to my face being here. But I would like to know where the others have scattered to..."

-SPIKE-
"Don't worry! They'll be here!
[Looking to the crowd] Uh...Somewhere..."

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# CANTERLOT'S NEW GALLERY - INTERIOR- DAY #

[The crowd shifts in, and we are quickly guided around the galleries.]

-SPIKE-
"Just look at this place! It's huge!"

[Spikes voice echoes to the top of the ceilings crystal chandeliers.]

-TWILIGHT-
"Well this was made by both Princesses. It's only natural to have this level of detail. Just look at these choices of work."

[She turns to look at Paintings and Statues. She notices a statue of an armoured winged Pegasus-Pony.]

-TWILIGHT-
Let's see...
That's Commander Hurricane's lone journey through Ghastly Gorge...
[Looks down the hall to a Wand-Holding Robed Unicorn]
There's Starswirl the Bearded's unbeatable spell-weaving.
And over here we have-..."

[She turns to notice a large wall painting. It holds an unknown being shaded in a dark mist; eyes glowing sharply as it sweeps through a forest towards a small glowing castle.]

-SPIKE-
"A mess?"

-TWILIGHT-
"I don't know, Spike...there's something about that painting that makes me feel like-"

[A high-pitch voice cuts in]

-PINKIE PIE-
"Ooh! Great painting of a Candy-Cane!"

[After showing Spike and Twilight, the image broadens to show Pinkie Pie casually joining in the conversation.]

-TWILIGHT-
"Candy-Cane...?"

[Pinkie Pie lines in front of the painting, posing as one of the trees in a Candy-Cane shape.]

-PINKIE PIE-
[Cheesy Grin] "See!"[Licks the Painting.]

-TWILIGHT-
"Right..."

[Twilight turns to see the rest of the group approaching towards here from the entrance.]

-TWILIGHT-
"Hey guys, enjoying the galleries re-opening?"

-RAINBOW DASH-

[Swirls Eyes] "Yeah, coming to an art gallery on a nice day like this
when I could be outside stretching my wings...
[Turns] Couldn't be happier."

-APPLEJACK-
[Nudges Rainbow Dash] "Oh, don't be so stubborn.
Ol' Twi here went out of her way to arrange this gathering, so be grateful."

-FLUTTERSHY-
[Smiling and stepping closer] "Oh, but we are grateful, Twilight, really."

-RARITY-
"Oh but of course! [Flicks mane] They're even doing large size self-portraits.

I can't catch my beauty on canvas! Why- I even had my mane done for this!"

[Everyone looks at her mane- looking the same as usual- then looks at each other. Spike, however, goes heart-eyed.]

-TWILIGHT-
"Well, why don' split up for a bit to explore the events and we'll all meet up in the main hall at lunch. That way we can all get what we want out of the wa-"

-RAINBOW DASH-
[Interrupts] "Ya-huh. Well! If you want me I'll be outside."

[Rainbow Dash starts walking away until an announcer calls.]

-ANNOUNCER-
"Ahem~ Good Morning Canterlot! Thank you for coming to the refurbished Equestrian Gallery of Ages! Our first event being held in the main hall; have your photo taken with the one, and only: The Wonderbolts!"

[Rainbow Dash stops suddenly and turns around gasping.]

-RAINBOW DASH-
"ZIIIIP-"!

[A dusty figure of Rainbow Dash is left in her last position as she raced to the main hall.
A sharp fan-girl squee is heard in the distance as the Announcer's microphone becomes disturbed and cuts. Twilight and the rest stand in silence...]

-RARITY-
"[Sighs]...I'll go make sure she doesn't cause trouble..."

[Rarity and Fluttershy head towards the Main hall. As everyone starts to walk off. Twilight turns to check on the rest of the group.]

-TWILIGHT-
"Well, where are you heading Apple Jack?"

-APPLEJACK-
"We'll Granny Smith got 'erself a lil' section with her battle against those mean ol' Timber Wolves!"

-TWILIGHT-
"Really? That's great Applejack! [Turns as Applejack walks off]
And how about you Pinkie...[Pinkie Pie is nowhere to be seen.] Pie...?"

[She turns to see Pinkie Pie in an arcade in the next room- twisting on a dance mat.]

-PINKIE PIE-
"Can't talk right now- no wait! Go Up! UP!"

[Twilight chuckles and sighs. She looks around the hall then up to Spike.]

-TWILIGHT-
"[Looking around] ... Spike... the coast is clear. Ready?"

-SPIKE-
"Yes Ma'am!"

[Spike Burps up a small bag containing a parce. As the green flames fade when he pats it down, he passes it to Twilight. The parcel has a small gem similar to Twilight's cutie mark attached as a lock. Brining it towards her, she opens it with telekinesis.]

-TWILIGHT-
"Thank you spike."

[The parcel opens, radiating a small but rich glow. She smiles.]

-SPIKE-
"Everything still there?"

-TWILIGHT-
"[Smiling pause] Yeah..."

-SPIKE-
"[Confused] But, why didn't you just show them, Twi?"

[They walk through the gallery, passing more statues and portraits of familiar faces and honourable mentions as they speak... this include a sculpture of Derpy Hooves herself. During this, the parcel is placed in the bag and placed onto her back like a saddle.]

-TWILIGHT-
"[In two minds] It's just not time yet. I'm not sure..."

-SPIKE-
"Well you got'a do it sometime-"

-TWILIGHT-
"[Walking through the gallery] Yeah...you're right..."

-SPIKE-
"Of course!-"

[Twilight soon stops to witness another room's statue collection. This room was farther from the rest and the room was empty. The two stop to look at a large statue of a young cloaked Unicorn beside both Princess Celestia and Luna. They are surrounded by 6 round gems.]

-SPIKE-
"...Woah..."

[As his voice echoes, they walk further in and move around the large statue.]

-TWILIGHT-
"I can feel some powerful magic in this room, Spike..."

-SPIKE-
"Well- just look at that statue! It's huge!
[Waves hands in the air]- I mean, look at Princess Celestia!

[Unimpressed] And Nightma- er- Princess Luna...

[Curiously] And...who's that?

[Twilight approaches the tablet before the Statue.]

-TWILIGHT-
"[Reading] '500 Years of Wait. My dearest friend,
Thank you. Twilight'…?"

[After her name was read, the Package held by Spike started to glow and a small beam was sent to the round gem. It pulsed, then was sent straight to Twilight's horn and slowly spread to her entire body. Magic sparks started to clash off her, and slowly, a force started to pull her towards the statue. With a large flash, Twilight vanished leaving Spike alone in the hall.]

-SPIKE-
"Twilight? Twilight!"

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# UNKNOWN VERTICAL GALLERY -INTERIOR - DAY (?) #

[Twilight descends, falling through a large pipe-like path, screaming as she goes further in. Around her are moving images of her life since she came to Ponyville, the events that have taken place. A light shines at the end getting brighter fast, followed by a familiar sinister trail of laughter.]

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# GRASSY COURTYARD - EXTERIOR - DAY #

[Thrown out of the bright light, Twilight slowly and steadily gets up- dazed and confused. She looks around realizing she is no longer in the Gallery.]

-TWILIGHT-
"Spike? Spike!"

[She calls out and looks around, only to see nothing but the sunrays hitting through the trees of the forest near the open space she landed in. She gets up to realize she is in an unfamiliar place and starts moving away from the open a Courtyard. In the distance, she notices a town and after some hesitation, she decides to move towards it. Moving down the forest pathway, the path leads us to another route, leading to a small meadow where a young dark mane Pegasus-Unicorn sits by the water side. Across the meadow is a plain white building from which she looks up at. She sighs and looks at the Sun moving slowly across the sky]

-LUNA-
"[Sigh] Yeah...You got the hang of it big Sister..."

[The young Luna looks down at her reflection, analysing her rich blue eyes.]

-LUNA-
"Huh?"

[From the rustling of the bushes, comes Twilight, face first and mane full of brush.]

-TWILIGHT-
"OOFFF! [Gets up] Oww…

[Twilight looks at Luna who is simply watching her in return. She Pauses. Luna seems younger than her usual self, and Twilight begins to ponder.]

-TWILIGHT-

"…Princess Luna...?"

-LUNA-
"Uh- Yes- I suppose I am. And whom might you be?"

[Twilight approaches the Princess- analysing her appearance.]

-TWILIGHT-
"Twilight Sparkle. We've met many times-"

-LUNA-
"I recall no such thing. Perhaps… you attended Father's farewell Gala?"

-TWILIGHT-
"Father's Gala? [Confused] The annual Grand Galloping Gala has been held by only Princess Celestia for many generations. It's been decades since…"

[Thinking of how long Celestia has been organising the Grand Galloping Gala social events, Twilight looks back at Luna unusual appearance and thinks. A sudden realisation occurs to her.]

-LUNA-
"-Well it was nice to converse with you... but I really must be heading off now. [Formally] Farewell, young Unicorn."

-TWILIGHT-
"...Luna, wait!"

[Twilight calls to Luna only to have her walk away with her head down. The depressed Pony passes through the bushes and vanishes. In confusion, she sits, only to look into the distance. The water ripples with the fading sound of Luna's hooves.]

-TWILIGHT-
"Just…where am I...?"

[She thinks of the statue from which she stood before, but the flash makes her memory hazy.]

-TWILIGHT-
"I don't think the question is where: but when. If this is even possible…there's only one pony I can turn to."

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# THE ROYAL CASTLE - INTERIOR - DAY #

[Being guided through the hallways by someone with long crystal-pink toned legs being followed by an old robed guide. The guide has his head down, attempting to keep up with the large but elegant strides of the other as he reads through various reports.]

-QUIN-
"-And you must attend the royal dinner at noon, but-
er- of course this is only after you finish signing the contract to keep the Canterlot Guards well trained- and- eh- not before- er- you see that the construction for the Gallery actually passes it's planning stage- that is- er- how do you say- when you-"

[The tall female stops; causing the guide to bump into her and drop the documents.]

-CELESTIA-
"Quin. I get it. Now, stop bothering me."

[She continues to walk, as Quin uses his telekinesis to collects the fallen papers.]

-QUIN-
"Eh- formal as ever I see, my Princess [Small Chuckle followed by a Sigh]"

[With the distance between the two increasing, Quin tries to catch up with the young princess, continuing the preparations for the day. As the conversation continues, we are brought down to the ground floor gates of this large castle, where Twilight Sparkle slowly approaches.]

[Chapter Notes]

The game being played by Pinkie Pie in the Arcade is DDR. The old servant Quin is a basic mix of the name "Merlin" (Magician Guide from King Arthur) and the word "Equidae" (Of The Horse Family). Though old and senile, Quin was actually once a powerful magician, and also an ancestor of the Spoiled and Troublesome Trixie.