It had been a full day since the victory over Sombra. Word spread quickly and the cities he captured where liberated. The ponies hiding in the Everfree Forest finally returned to Ponyille. His forces where not punished s they had been under the control of Sombra. Shinning Armor and Cadence reluctantly lead them home (long with Flash Sentry) to reclaim their throne. Those held prisoner by Sombra where freed and allowed to return home. The remainder of the Mane 6, Trixie, Sunset and Spike where waiting for those captured to return at the train station when a passenger train arrived.

"Here we go." said Sunset.

The passenger doors opened and ponies stormed out.

"AJ!" cried a male voice.

A red stallion ran over and embraced his sister.

"I'm so happy to see you again Big Mac." said Applejack, holding back tears.

"Ah'm glad to see you're okay." said Granny Smith, walking over.

Applejack pulled her grandmother into the embrace.

"I'm so glad to see you're okay." said Applejack.

Applejack finally cracked and began crying.

"It's okay darlin'. Let it out." said Granny Smith.

The three Apples kept their embrace for another minute.

"What happened to ya?" asked Applejack worried.

"I was used for slave labor to mine crystals." answered Big Mac.

"I'm just glad you weren't forced to fight." sighed Applejack.

"I was held in a dungeon. I think they where gonna feed me to them Changelings." explained Granny Smith.

"Luckily, the Changelings turned tail and ran once the battle turned against them." revealed Applejack.

"Where's Apple Bloom?" asked Big Mac worried.

"She escaped and hid in the Everfree with some other ponies who escaped." answered Applejack.

"I can't to see here." said Granny Smith.

"Eeyup." agreed Big Mac.

"I know she'll love to see you too." replied Applejack.

Meanwhile, Rarity had been reunited with her parents.

"I'm so happy to see you again." sobbed Rarity.

"So are we darling." said Hondo Flankes.

"Where is Sweetie Bell?" asked Cookie Crumbles worried.

"She escaped and is fine." answered Rarity.

"Well, we're glad you're okay." said Cookie Crumbles.

"Yeah. Especially with what that Twilight Sparkle did." agreed Hondo Flankes.

"I can never tell them or Sweetie about what Twilight did to me in Manehattan." thought Rarity.

Nearby, Pinkie had reunited with her family.

"I'm so glad you're okay!" exclaimed Pinkie.

"So are we." replied Cloudy Quartz.

"We were forced to mine crystals." added Igneous Rock.

"That must have been so terrible!" exclaimed Pinkie.

"It was fascinating." replied Maud.

"If you didn't mind he torture!" snapped Limestone.

"Please, try and stay calm." requested Marble.

"Maud, I have a gift." said Pinkie.

Pinkie pulled a familiar rock out of her mane.

"It is good to see you again Boulder." said Maud.

Maud took he rock and listened to it.

"Boulder thanks you for protecting him." said Maud.

Finally, Fluttershy had been reunited her with family.

"We were so scared." said Mr. Shy.

"They here going to feed us to the Changelings." added Mrs. Shy.

"That would have been terrible!" gasped Fluttershy.

"Yeah. It would have totally messed up my vibe." said Zephyr.

"Oh brother." sighed Rainbow.

"I know you never would have been devastated by my lose." said Zephyr.

Rainbow's jaw dropped.

"I'm just glad you're okay." said Fluttershy.

"Yes. Yes. Trixie's heart is so warmed by this." said the illusionist sarcastically.

"You're that no good trickster that came to Ponyville." noted Granny Smith.

"Yes, but Trixie actually helped us." said Sunset Shimmer.

"Who are you?" asked Big Mac.

"I'm Sunset Shimmer." answered the unicorn.

"She was Celestia's student before Twilight." added Pinkie.

"Glad to met you." said Granny Smith.

"Eeyup." agreed Big Mac.

Hopefully, now that is war is over Twilight can be punished." said Hondo Flankes.

"Indeed. After all the horrible things she did." added Cookie Crumbles.

"But, Twilight defected and helped us." said Fluttershy.

Zephyr Breeze had a worried look on his face.

"It's true. She broke free of Sombra and defeated him." confirmed Rainbow.

"How can e be sure we can trust her?" asked Marble.

"She's totally back." answered Pinkie.

"She tried to kill us!" cried Limestone.

"I know but..." began Pinkie.

"Pinkie, we have reservations after what happened. She attacked the farm, hurt us, tried to kill us and enslaved us. It's not going to be easy for us to welcome her back after what she did." explained Maud.

"I know." sighed Pinkie.

"Where...is she now?" asked Zephyr worried.

"She's in the hospital." answered Rarity.

"Twilight passed out after defeating Sombra." added Rainbow.

"Do you think she'll be okay?" asked Fluttershy.

"I don't know." answered Twilight.

Meanwhile, Twilight was laying in a bed. The lavender unicorn had been found by her mentor collapsed on the street after the victory. Twilight slowly stirred and awoke. Looking around, Twilight realized she was in her former residence where she had lived prior to moving to Ponyville. Looking around, she saw the princesses come over. Twilight tried to sit up, but her body collapsed as soon as she did.

"Take it easy Twilight." said Celestia.

"What...happened?" asked Twilight weakly.

"The battle is over." answered Luna.

Twilight searched her memory.

"I broke free from Sombra's rule and defeated him." realized Twilight.

"That is correct." confirmed Celestia.

"How long have I been out?" asked Twilight.

"A day." answered Luna.

"At least it wasn't long." replied Twilight.

"Sombra's forces, Equestria and all prisoners have been freed." noted Celestia.

"That's good." said Twilight.

The unicorn took a deep breath.

"What...will happen to me?" asked Twilight anxiously.

"You will not be executed." answered Celestia.

"I deserve to be." said Twilight sadly.

"No you do not!" exclaimed Celestia.

Both Twilight and Luna where taken aback by this.

"I am sorry for my outburst." said Celestia.

"That is...quite alright sister." replied Luna.

"Twilight, you fell under Sombra's control and he ruled you. However, you still took part in serving him and did a lot of bad things. I must punish you, but I will not let you be executed." explained Celestia.

Twilight remained silent.

"You have guests waiting for you." noted Celestia.

Twilight didn't know how to reply.

"Come in!" called Celestia.

Twilight's parents and Spike came in.

"Twilight!" cried Spike.

Spike raced over and tried to embrace Twilight. However, Celestia stopped him with her magic.

"She's sore Spike. Be careful." said the princess.

Celestia then freed Spike.

"Okay." agree Spike.

Spike climbed into the bed.

"How are you doing?" asked Spike.

"Weak, but otherwise I'm fine." answered Twilight.

"I'm just so glad to have you back." said Spike relieved.

"I am so sorry for everything I put you through." said Twilight.

"I don't care. I'm glad you're back." replied Spike.

They embraced for a moment, then broke as Twilight turned to her parents.

"I am so sorry. I've been a total disgrace." said Twilight sadly.

"Oh dear, we don't care about that."said Twilight Velvet.

"We're not happy with what happened, but we understand and we're glad to have you back." agreed Night Light.

"Thank you." replied Twilight softly.

"Hey Twi, you missed the latest Daring Do book." noted Spike.

Twilight let out a weak chuckle.

"I guess that wasn't on my mind." confessed Twilight.

"I bought it for you before..." began Spike.

The baby dragon trailed off.

"Where is it?" asked Twilght, hoping to break the tension.

"Back in Ponyville." answered Spike.

"Sounds good." replied Twilight.

"I can get it and read it to you." offered Spike.

"Thanks, but I don't think I'll be able to read it." said Twilight.

Silence followed until a yellow and red unicorn knocked.

"Can I come in?" asked the unicorn.

"Please do." answered Twilight happily.

The yellow and red unicorn trotted over joining the others.

"This is Sunset Shimmer. She was Celestia's former pupil." introduced Twilight.

Sunset briefly exchanged pleasantries.

"So Twilight, how are you doing?" asked Sunset unsure.

"Much better now." answered Twilight.

Twilight quickly blushed realizing what she said.

"I'm glad we got to know each other." said Sunset.

"So am I." replied Twilight.

"You're so smart and I really loved spending time with you." continued Sunset.

"If I didn't know any better, I'd say you had romantic feelings for Twilight Sparkle." mused Luna.

Sunset blushed with her face red as a tomato.

"I...um..." stammered Sunset embarrassed.

Twilight gulped deciding to speak.

"I actually do have romantic feelings for you." confessed Twilight

"Well, I do too." replied Sunset.

The two unicorns chuckled nervously.

"So, I guess we're dating now." said Twilight.

"Yeah...I guess so." said Sunset.

"It's too bad I need to face the music for my actions." said Twilight sadly.

Sunset wined hearing this.

"Princess, I am ready for whatever punishment I face." stated Twilight.

"Are you certain?" asked Celestia.

"Yes." answered Twilight.

"Understood." replied Celestia solemnly.

The ponies (and baby dragon) departed from Twilight's former residences. A division of guards walked with him to protect the royals. However, they where also there to make sure no pony attempted to assassinate Twilight out of revenge. They returned to the palace with Twilight's parents, Spike and waited below the balcony. A large number of ponies arrived to hear the punishment dealt out to Twilight. The rest of the Mane 6 arrived with their returned families. Trixie showed up with her cart ready to leave once the speech was over. Finally, the royal sisters and Twilight emerged.

"Twilight Sparkle committed many terrible deeds while she was under Sombra's control." began Celestia.

"She's evil!" cried Jet Set.

"Put her to death!" demanded Upper Crust.

"Sombra controlled Twilight with dark magic so she cannot be fully be blamed for what happened." continued Celestia.

"The princess is going easy on her." said Sunshine Smiles.

"Of course. Twilight was her pupil." note Midnight Raven.

"Thus, Twilight will a year in the Royal Dungeon." said Celestia.

The led to a chorus of boos.

"To prevent this from occurring again, Twilight's magic will be sealed off forever." revealed Celestia.

This led to number of gasps.

"Oh my! That is the ultimate shame!" exclaimed Rarity.

"A unicorn without magic is a fate worse than death." added Trixie amazed.

"I'm ready." said Twilight.

"Wait!" cried out Sunset.

Celestia placed her horn against Twilight's. A green magic came from Celestia's horn and entered Twilight Sparkle through her horn. A magical seal locked Twilight's magic away.

"It is done!" declared Luna.

Soft murmurs came from the crowd.

"Now Twilight, it is time for your imprisonment." noted Celestia.

"I am ready." replied Twilight solemnly.

Author's Notes:

A/N: That is where the story end and I hope you liked it. You might noticed at added this was the first in the "The Fall and Resurrection of Twilight Sparkle" because there will be sequels. I will pick up next year because I need a bit of a break so I don't burn out and now that show is over this is the perfect time. Please review.