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As the stroke of dawn begins to rise above the horizon a small alicorn wakes up to start her day.

Twilight’s POV

I begin to stir as the sun beams through the large windows of my room. The smell of pancakes fills the air as I get up from my bed to freshen up. My day; every day starts out like this. Sometimes I wish this routine will somehow change in demeanor. I feel very bland and sometimes I just want to dismiss all of my royal duties and just fly around and enjoy a nice day for once. I make my way to the large kitchen where spike was preparing some breakfast for me and him. Sometimes I wonder if I make him do too much chores but I dismissed the thoughts.

“Good morning Twilight did you sleep well?” Spike asked me looking back while he was flipping a pancake.

“I slept well thank you but…” I hesitated for a second. “Sometimes I wish I can just take a day off from what I do and just relax but my royal duties come before myself.”

“Well you can just tell everypony that you will be taking a day off.” Spike suggested as he finished the last part of his cooking.

“I’m afraid I can’t do that Spike. As a Princess I must perform my royal duties.” I was being stubborn but he was right as if he was reading my expressions and thoughts I wanted to take time off from my daily routine. As if my life has become boring with little to no excitement.

I hear Spike burp out a scroll. He just skimmed through it but gave it to me anyways he said to me that it was from Princess Celestia.

Dear Princess Twilight,

You are requested at once to come to Canterlot under both personal and official business. There is someone who you may know and have met before. She is quite notable on you. I hope to see you very soon

Sincerely,

Princess Celestia

I quickly pack my saddle bag and rush to the Train Station. I still don’t know how to fly very well so this will be a more safe and suitable method of transportation. “All-aboard!” the conductor yelled out as I gave him my ticket and sat on a nearby seat. The train seems mostly empty which was good she didn't want to be bothered.

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As the train began to rev forward to its destination Twilight Sparkle reviewed her notes and everything. She began to wonder if this was some sort of test or meeting. What Twilight was in store for she will not be prepared for.

The train arrived at Canterlot. Twilight Sparkle woke up from a small nap upon the stopping motion of the train. She stretched got up and walked out of the train. She checked her small clock that she brought from her castle. It read 7:00am.

Twilight’s POV

I looked to my clock and see that it’s still very early. To what Celestia wants is beyond my own reasoning at the moment.

I make my way to the large castle across the city. The guards allowed me in without an expiation or defiance. I denied an escort as I wanted to be treated like a regular pony instead of this Top-of-the-line Princess. I spot Princess Celestia in her throne room. Normally it will be closed but it was wide open. But something was very different. Normally she will acknowledge my presence but she seemed to be talk with somepony. I walk across the throne room to see who she was talking to I spot out the pony and called out to her but no response. ‘Maybe I need to get closer this throne room is awfully big.’ She wasn't done with her conversation. So I decided to listen in.

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“So now that you're wide awake we will now begin to discuss how you will live in Equestria.” Celestia’s voice was small yet sincere. “Now you will… Twilight how nice of you to show up and just in time too.” Celestia step down from her throne to give Twilight a small hug who then returned the kind gesture.

“I'm pretty sure Spike has told you about why you are here Twilight?” Celestia wanted to make it aware of Twilight’s situation.

“No Princess I’m not sure why did you summon me here can you fill me in?” Twilight asked Celestia hoping to get some kind of information.

“You will be getting a student to take under your wings to teach her about the magic of friendship.” Celestia stated as she made some graceful poses to emphasize the statement.

Twilight was taken aback by this new development. A new student… This is a real big change in her daily life now she will be the teacher instead of being taught. “Princess Celestia may I see my new student I would love to meet her.”

Celestia pointed to the mare net to her she had an all-black cloak on so she wouldn’t be seen. “She is right next to you Twilight you two already have met,” Celestia walked away from them. “You helped her out when she was lost.” Celestia then left her daughter and her former student (Both are but you get the point) alone to talk and the catch up. Celestia looked back. “I’ll be back in 15 minutes.” With that she left with the throne room doors closing.

Sunset’s POV

I told Mom that I will be hiding under this cloak so I can surprise Twilight. I turn to face here to where only my eyes can be seen through the darkness of the cloak. Twilight began to greet herself.

“Hello there my name is Twilight Sparkle, the ‘Princess of Friendship’. Celestia has informed me that you will be my student in the magic of friendship.” She seemed to be thinking of the top of her head. “I’m sure you already know that since you were next to me while the conversation was going on… May I have your name?” Twilight had a very cheeky smile on her face as she waited for me to respond.

“I’m somepony that you know.” I said with my normal voice and nothing disguisable. This made her turn her head as looked into the cloak more and more clearly but as she did the attempts seem the fail on her part since she turned her head back.

“Your voice sounds very familiar. Very similar to this mare that I know. Well she’s now a Human I’ll explain to you that story later on when you’re good and ready to hear it.” I was wrong she was becoming more and more skeptic about the whole thing by the second. I saw her reach for my cloak and attempt to pull it off but I resist the alicorn’s efforts. She tried magic but I countered it. This surprised her in many ways as she just sat there in awe. Then she sat up and looked at me with a very all-knowing annoyed Twilight Stare. “I can see that you know how to counter alicorn magic… But I will now demand you to remove that cloak so I can take a good look at you. I would like to meet my student face to face.” She stomped her front hoof down to assert some kind of dominance as I couldn’t back away from this command… well I could but what kind of pony would I be to deny such a small request.

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“As you wish your highness…” Sunset Shimmer removed the cloak that she had on to disguise herself. She presented herself with her Golden-like fur, Sunset-like Cutie Mark and signature flaming mane. This shocked Twilight as she stumbled backwards to the ground. Confusion and fear filled in Twilight’s mind. She got up and looked at Sunset face to face.

“Sunset? Sunset Shimmer? You’re here in Equestria? How? How did you even show up here through the Portal? I sealed it back up when I left after the Battle of the Bands. How did you—“ Sunset silenced Twilight by placing a hoof on her muzzle. Twilight was dead silent waiting to hear her explanation.

“I went into the Portal by the magic left behind from the imbalance during yesterday evening. I made amends with Princess Celestia. Well now she’s my Mother she adopted me when I was a foal I’ll tell you later. So I guess now I’m your student but that doesn’t mean I’ll bow down to you. I have some standards of my own you know.” Sunset was very clear to Twilight on what meant by ‘I won’t bow down to you’ thing.

Twilight chuckled a little at this display of disobedience. “I guess you mom didn’t raise you right then.” Sunset gotten slightly angry at that comment. Then dismissed it and backed away when Princess Celestia heard it and came down the throne room.

“Twilight Sparkle refrain from bringing out my daughter’s past please. It’s bad enough of what I’ve done I don’t need somepony dragging its dead corpse along the stone cold path!” Celestia barked at Twilight. Twilight completely forgot that she was her mom I guess she wasn’t pay attention to that part.

“Sorry Princess Celestia it won’t happened again I’m sure you were a great mother.” Celestia looked down at her with no sympathy.

“Let that be a small warning that it won’t happen again.” Celestia sat back on her throne and began her small statement. “Sunset Shimmer. My daughter. As you may well know now that I can no longer teach you in fear that I will drive your path the wrong way again and for that I’m again very sorry. You will live in Ponyville in Twilight’s Kingdom. You will submit a Friendship Report whenever you come across a lesson. If Twilight says you’ve learned the true magic of Friendship I’ll give you a very big surprise one that you wanted ever since you were a filly.” Sunset nodded to Celestia in agreement.

“I won’t let you down Mom I’ll try!”

Celestia turned her head to Twilight who was getting her saddle bags ready to go back to Ponyville. “Twilight you will instruct and guide Sunset Shimmer to the true magic of friendship. I know you won’t fail but be minded of Sunset’s nature.” Twilight nodded with confidence, “furthermore Sunset, while you are living in Ponyville you will report to Twilight’s castle each day so she can observe you and your progress. Twilight you may visit Sunset Shimmer whenever you like but please be mindful of privacy.” They both nodded and walked off to the Train station.

Twilight and Sunset were on the train to Ponyville, they said nothing to each other. Sunset was looking outside at the scenery and Twilight was staring at her.

Twilight’s POV

‘She actually looks beautiful…’ Why did I think that what is wrong with me I’m straight though I never had sex so I’m confused on this maybe I should read on sex later on to see what goes on. Maybe it can give me an inside analysis of how these types of relationships worked…. What am I thinking! I’m not in a relationship with her. “I DON'T LIKE HER THAT WAY!!!!”

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This caused everyone to backup including Sunset. Sunset tapped on her shoulder to get her attention. “So… care to explain what that was all about.” With embarrassment Twilight hid herself into the cloak that Sunset had put next to her. Twilight hoped this train ride will soon come to an end.

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As the sun raised above them the train chugged along the steel tracks to its destination.  With Sunset returning to Equestria this was a new fresh start for the mare as she will begin to take on new challenges and adventures along the way. Next Chapter: Settling In and Emotions Arise Estimated time remaining: 1 Hour, 15 Minutes