Twilight stared at the collection of ponies that stared back at her, as she had guessed Pinkie had invited the entire town and now she was in an impromptu staring contest with the civilians of Ponyville. Why they were staring at her wide eyed she had no idea, she had made sure her armor was cleaned and repaired, she had washed up, fixed her mane and tail so she was more presentable, she had even cleaned up Celestia and Luna so they looked good as new beside her.

She leaned over to whisper to Pinkie Pie. “Why are they staring at me? Did I miss something on my armor?”

Pinkie looked at her. “Oh…Um I’m sure it’s just cause they haven’t seen you for so long they aren’t sure what to do.” Pinkie said and laughed a bit nervously before she bounced to the middle of the room. “Come on everypony, it’s a PARTY TIME!” She yelled excitedly as she pulled Vinyl Scratch from…somewhere and bounced over and placed her behind the turn tables.

Once the music started the civilians seemed to relax as Pinkie made her way around the room to everyone talking to them or giving them cupcakes or other party items. Slowly they started to make their way to the dance floor or the food.

Twilight was standing to one side as she watched everyone get into the party mood, shortly after the music started she had tuned it out as the upbeat tune that was playing was defiantly something Pinkie would choose but held no interest for her and she was thinking. She had barely kept her face natural when Pinkie said party time as it had brought up some depressing memoires to her.

To keep from being noticed as she stood there Twilight started to make her way to a secluded corner of the room, the party guests parting before her like water before a ship. Once she arrived at the corner she pulled out one of her heavy pistols from her pocket dimension and looked over the polished nickel plated semi-auto heavy pistol. He eyes went over the dark wooden grip and the two word inscription frowning as she read it.

“Hey Twilight what are you doing over here?” Dash said hovering above her and Twilight looked up at her as she put the gun back where it had been.

“Just thinking about a good friend is all.” She said and smiled slightly.

“Are you ok darling? You looked like you weren’t enjoying yourself.” Rarity said coming over.

“Yes, I’m fine, the party is great over all, and the civilians seem to be enjoying it so I’m going to call it a success.” She said looking around at the ongoing party and came face to face with Pinkie Pie.

“You aren’t having fun Twilight?” She asked her mane deflating a bit. “This is your party not theirs so what is needed for you to enjoy it?”

“Um…” Twilight had to think of an answer, she didn’t want the party pony to be depressed after going to all the effort of setting this all up. “Well…the music really isn’t my thing.” She finally said.

Pinkie’s mane poofed back up. “Well then why don’t you put on some of the music you have on your Datapad then so you can enjoy it, I’m sure we can hook it up to Vinyl’s speakers.”

Twilight blinked. “How do you….never mind, I don’t want to deal with the headache.” She said rubbing her face with her hoof. “Are you sure you want me to?” She asked and Pinkie nodded enthusiastically. “Ok then.”

Twilight made her way over to the speakers and pulled out her Datapad as well as some cords and sure enough they were compatible. Once it was hooked up she opened up her music file and scrolled through the tracks till she settled on one she hadn’t listen to in a few days and selected it.

The room went quiet as the song loaded and everyone was curious to hear what she was doing. The speakers came to life with strange TONES before a beat began in a manner none of them were familiar with, then the lyrics hit and everyone froze as they listened to the somewhat disturbing words to the song.

The words were only disturbing to the peaceful ponies, Twilight on the other hand was bobbing her head to the beat her eyes closed as she let the music wash over her. This was one of her favorite songs from her time with the rebels she used it to help motivate them before missions.

As the song came to an end the Datapad loaded the next track and the speakers set forth a slightly gentle TUNE for a second, causing the ponies to relax till the lyrics of this song started, these were worse than the last one and listing to them and the fact Twilight’s head never stopped bobbing to the beat, a smile on her face caused many of them to back away from her as they listened.

The song soon came to an end and before the Datapad could load another track Twilight felt a hoof on her shoulder and she opened her eye and looked over at Pinkie with a somewhat strained smile on her face. Twilight paused the music before the next song got going. “What is it Pinkie?”

“Nothing…nothing just thought maybe you’d like to have some cake is all.” She said and Twilight noticed how her eyes darted around the room for a moment. Twilight looked and saw the civilians all standing away from her staring at her.

“Something wrong?” She asked causing many of them to flinch, she raised an eye brow opening her mouth to demand an answer when Pinkie grabbed her and dragged her over to the table of food. “Hey what the hell are you doing let me go!” Twilight yelled and shoved Pinkie off of her.

“Sorry, just thought you were hungry is all.” Pinkie said as she started filling a plate with food. Twilight heard the music that had been being played since the start of the party begin to playa and she tuned it out as her eye’s narrowed.

“I could have walked over here just fine by myself thank you very much.” Twilight said, her voice filled with annoyance.

“I know silly but it’s your party so you need to enjoy as much of it as you can.” Pinkie said shoving the plate of food at Twilight as the guest slowly started to go back to enjoying the parting but all of them giving Twilight a very wide berth.

Twilight opened her mouth to give Pinkie an annoyed retort when Spike ran up to her. “Twilight, message from the Princess for you.” He said holding up a scroll.

“Damnit, how did she know I was back already?” Twilight said annoyed that she had to deal with this right now; while she was looking forward to seeing her mentor again she had wanted to enjoy being home for a few days before making contact. Too late for that now, if Luna told her then Twilight was going to have a few words for the Princess of the Night and none of them friendly.

Twilight unrolled the letter and started to read.

To my most faithful student Twilight

I have received word that you have returned home to us safe and sound and while I am happy to hear that I also received word of what you did upon your arrival and it seemed we have much to discuss about your time away.

These matters would be best discussed in person so I am inviting you and your friends to come and visit me in Canterlot, you may come whenever you are able as there is no rush. I look forward to seeing you.

Your teacher Celestia

Twilight finished reading the letter and her horn lit with magic and the paper burst into flames and was quickly turned to ash. When she looked up she saw her friends all staring at her. “What?” She asked, voice still filled with traces of annoyance causing Fluttershy to retreat into her mane.

“Well…we were waiting for you to read the letter.” Rarity said.

“I did.” Twilight deadpanned.

“Oh…um…usually you read them out loud.” Rarity said.

“Which was a ridiculous practice when the letter is for me and no one else.” Twilight said in the same deadpanned manner.

“Yes…I….suppose so….but why did you burn the letter?” Rarity asked.

“So no one else could read it, it’s better to destroy documents that are no longer needed so as not to risk them falling into enemy’s hands” She said simply.

“What enemy?” Dash asked in confusion.

Twilight shrugged. “You never know so better safe than sorry.” She said and turned and started to make her way to the door and she heard her friends moved to catch up.

“Where you going surgarcube?” Applejack asked as she followed her.

“Our presence has been requested in Canterlot, I am going to prepare for the trip as should you.” She said.

“But what about the party?” Pinkie asked.

“A superior has requested my presences, my duty is to report in as soon as possible. “She looked back at her friends. “In short, this party is over.”

Author's Notes:

Interludes seem to be easier to write then the regular story.

I hope I got Celestia's letter right.

I have a PATREON with fair rewards. Every bit is greatly appreciated and helps me out.