The Redemption of Twilight Sparkle
Chapter 16
Previous Chapter Next ChapterIt was another day in Ponyville. Twilight, Sunset and Spike began a new day. The trio had breakfast which was more quiet than usual as their minds where elsewhere. After finishing, Twilight left and headed to Lyra's. Once there, she knocked.
"Oh Celestia, let this go well." whispered Twilight.
Twilight her footsteps headed to the door.
"Here we go." thought Twilight.
The door opened revealing Bon Bon.
"What are you doing here?" asked Bon Bon annoyed.
"I wanted to visit you guys." answered Twilight.
"What for?" asked Bon Bon skeptical.
"To talk." answered Twilight.
"Lyra isn't here." said Bon Bon.
"Where is she?" asked Twilight.
"Don't know." answered Bon Bon.
"Well..." began Twilight.
"Bon Bon, who is it?" asked Lyra.
Lyra walked out.
"Oh Twilight. Nice to see you." said Lyra.
"You told me Lyra wasn't here." noted Twilight.
"Oh did she." said Lyra disappointed.
Bon Bon remained silent.
"Come in Twilight." said Lyra.
"Thanks." replied Twilight.
The three mares entered the home and went to the common room where they sat down.
"What's the cause for this visit?" asked Lyra curious.
"I wanted to spend time talking." answered Twilight.
"About what?" asked Lyra.
"General stuff." answered Twilight.
Bon Bon rolled her eyes.
"How are things?" asked Twilight.
"Fine." answered Lyra.
"As best as we can considering what happened." muttered Bon Bon.
Lyra nudged Bon Bon.
"I understand." replied Twilight.
Twilight took a moment.
"Has anypony said anything about me?" asked Twilight sheepishly.
"Nothing you'd like to hear." answered Bon Bon.
"I'm afraid she's right." admitted Lyra.
"Tell me anyway." requested Twilight.
Lyra took a sigh.
"Basically, the ponies think you're a tyrant and a bitch." confessed Lyra.
"I thought so." replied Twilight sadly.
Bon Bon seemed almost cathartic about this.
"Hey, cheer up Twilight." said Lyra.
"Nothing I didn't expect." said Twilight.
"Yup." shrugged Bon Bon.
"Bon Bon, what is wrong with you?" asked Lyra upset.
"Sorry I'm mad at the pony who enslaved us all." answered Bon Bon.
"She's was under Sombra's magic." noted Lyra.
"Easy excuse." scoffed Bon Bon.
Twilight hung her head.
"I'm so sorry Twilight." said Lyra.
"It's fine." said Twilight.
"Bon Bon, please give Twilight a second chance." requested Lyra.
"Why should I?" asked Bon Bon.
"She's no long under the control of Sombra." answered Lyra.
"I can't be sure she was every under his control." scoffed Bon Bon.
"She's trying to work her damnedest to prove herself." said Lyra.
"I can't be sure it's not a ruse." said Bon Bon skeptically.
"Her friends have forgiven her." noted Lyra.
"Not all of them." countered Bon Bon.
"But..." began Lyra.
"Plus, her friends are more likely to forgive her." added Bon Bon.
Lyra took a moment to think.
"If nothing else, do it for me." requested Lyra softly.
Bon Bon took a moment to think.
"Fine." relented Bon Bon.
Bon Bon sighed.
"Twilight, you hurt us a lot and it will not be easy. But, if Lyra really wants me to forgive you then I can try." said Bon Bon.
Bon Bon's expression got serious.
"But, if you ever try something like this again I will do anything in my power to kick your ass!" declared Bon Bon.
Twilight nodded her head.
"That's fair." said Twilight as she and Bon Bon shook.
"This is so great." sobbed Lyra happily.
Lyra hugged Bon Bon and Twilight.
"This was great. Thanks." said Twilight grateful.
"Come back anytime." said Lyra.
"Yeah." agreed Bon Bon.
"Thank you." said Twilight grateful.
Meanwhile, Sunset and Spike waited until Twilight was out of sight. Once she was, the two closed the library and headed to the Everfree Forest. Spike refused to stay home and wanted to go. Sunset and Spike headed through the forest toward their destination. A few Timberwolf growls sounded close, but Sunset made sure Spike knew he was safe. They arrived at Zecora's hut and Sunset knocked.
"Sunset and Spike, I am glad you came here through any fear. But, I wish to know why you are here." aid Zecora.
"We need to talk about Twilight." revealed Spike.
"We're worried about her and hoped you could help." added Sunset.
"I will tell you with ease. Come inside please." said Zecora.
The three entered the hut.
"I was doing some brewing as you can see. Would either of you like tea?" asked Zecora.
"I'll take a cup." answered Sunset.
"Me too." said Spike.
Zecora poured the tea and served it to the too.
"Thanks." said Sunset and Spike in unison.
The two took sips.
"This is good." said Sunset.
"Yeah. I usually don't like tea." agreed Spike.
"That means a lot to me. By the way, that is Jasmine tea." replied Zecora.
Sunset took a sip of tea.
"We need to talk about Twilight." stated Sunset.
"I will answer your questions with ease. Go ahead please." said Zecora.
"Has Twilight mentioned voices?" asked Sunset worried.
"I do not wish to issue a blow. But, you your question the answer is no." answered Zecora.
Spike took a sip of tea.
"Twilight was hearing voices before she joined Sombra." noted Spike.
Zecora's eyes shot open.
"My floor almost hit the floor. Do you believe Sombra has returned once more?" asked Zecora worried.
Sunset nodded her head.
"I'm afraid so." answered Sunset.
"That brings me blues. It is terrible news." said Zecora.
"We have no proof, but the similarities are uncanny." explained Spike.
Spike drank a bit of tea.
"I do not wish to to rant. But, the worst case scenario would be the return of that tyrant." said Zecora.
Sunset drank a bit of her tea.
"Is there anything we can do?" asked Sunset worried.
"Be hasty, you can't. The best thing you can do is be vigilant." answered Zecora.
"She lives with us, so that won't be hard." shrugged Sunset.
"But, she's already falling back into her old way." said Spike worried.
Both took sips of their tea.
"Do not let the cat out of the sack. We cannot let Twilight go back." said Zecora.
"Isn't it, 'let the cat out of the bag' Sunset?" asked Spike.
"Yes." answered Sunset.
"I do that from sometime. It is because I rhyme." explained Zecora.
"That makes sense." said Sunset.
Sunset took a sip from her tea.
"We need to focus." stated Spike.
Spike took a sip form his tea.
"I don't want to make you blue. But, there is not much else we can do." sighed Zecora sadly.
Sunset and Spike finished their tea.
"Thank you for everything." said Zecora.
"Yeah. And the tea was good." added Spike.
"There is no time to rest. Just please keep me abreast." said Zecora.
"Can do." replied Sunset.
The two left and made their way back to Ponyville.
"Do you think Twilight will be okay?" asked Spike.
"I hope so." answered Sunset.
Sunset and Spike walked home after their meeting. Twilight had returned when Sunset and Spike where out. The lavender unicorn was upset by the fact the others where gone. That had her meeting led her to curl up in her bed. When Sunset and Spike returned, Twilight was napping. Sunset called her name waking her up. A relieved Twilight race downstairs.
"There you!" cried Twilight.
Twilight took a moment to compose herself.
"I was wondering where you went." said Twilight.
"We went to see Zecora." noted Sunset.
"Oh really." replied Twilight nervously.
"Twilight, I need to ask you something and you have to be completely honest." said Sunset.
"Okay." said Twilight nervously.
"Are you hearing voices again?" asked Sunset.
Twilight began to sputter nervously.
"Twilight!" cried Spike worried.
Twilight shook her head.
"I'm okay." said Twilight.
"Twilight, please answer my question." requested Sunset.
Twilight took a deep breath.
"Now, what would happen if I said yes?" asked Twilight uneasy.
"So, you are." said Sunset flatly.
"I never said that!" exclaimed Twilight.
"Twilight, if you weren't hearing voice you would have said so." said Sunset.
Twilight's eyes shot wide as saucers.
"Oh Celestia." gasped Spike.
Twilight thought for a moment.
"Look, I'm okay." said Twilight.
"Are you sure?" asked Sunset.
"Yes." answered Twilight.
Sunset thought carefully.
"I am not saying you're lying..." began Sunset.
Twilight raised her eyebrow.
"But, you can easily tell me if something is wrong. We're your family." said Sunset.
"Me too." added Spike.
Twilight was heartfelt by this.
"Thank you." replied Twilight grateful.
Twilight thought for a moment.
"What's up?" asked Sunset.
"I'm going to visit my parents." answered Twilight.
Next Chapter: Chapter 17 Estimated time remaining: 1 Hour, 17 MinutesAuthor's Notes:
A/N: That is where we'll end this chapter. So, Twilight has decided to met with her parents after her talks have made an impact. Next time, the events of "Twilight Time" are covered. Please review.