It was a new morning in Ponyville. Twilight Sparkle anxiously awoke. Today was a major day for her and the characteristically anxiety prone Twilight was just that. Twilight took the train to Canterlot and made her way to her foalhood home.

"Here we go." said Twilight softly.

Twilight knocked on the door.

"I'm coming!" called Twilight Velvet.

The door opened and Twilight Velvet appeared.

"How may I..." began Twilight Velvet.

Twilight Velvet trailed off seeing who it was.

"Hello dear." said Twilight Velvet.

"Hi mom." replied Twilight Sparkle.

"Come in." said Twilight Velvet.

Twilight Sparkle entered and sat on a chair.

'Honey! Come down now!" cried Twilight Velvet.

Night Light came down the stairs and froze seeing his daughter.

"Twilight." said Night Light softly.

"I need to talk with you." stated Twilight.

Her parents sat on the couch.

"What do you need?" asked Night Light uneasily.

Twilight Sparkle gulped.

"Where where you?" asked Twilight Sparkle softly.

"Honey..." began Twilight Velvet.

"Do you know what I went through!" cried Twilight Sparkle.

"No." answered Twilight Velvet.

"And I haven't see you since I was sent the dungeon!" exclaimed Twilight hurting.

Both of her parents remained silent.

"Just tell me why." requested Twilight Sparkle solemnly.

"These have been...difficult times." began Twilight Velvet sadly.

"After everything that happened, we'd hoped for a reunion." continued Night Light.

"What happened?" asked Twilight Sparkle hurting.

"You where sentenced to losing magic and being locked away." answered Twilight Velvet emotionally.

"Your mother had a breakdown when she heard." revealed Night Light solemnly.

Twilight Sparkle gasped.

"I'm fine now." said Twilight Velvet reassuring.

"It was...difficult." muttered Night Light.

"Why didn't you visit when I was released?" asked Twilight Sparkle.

"Princess Celestia..." began Twilight Velvet.

"What does she have to do with this?!" asked Twilight Stunned surprised.

"Her assistant Raven Inkwell summoned us to visit her." answered Night Light.

"She advised us to give you space once you where released." revealed Twilight Velvet.

"So...Princess Celestia is the reason you didn't come." said Twilight Sparkle stunned.

"Not exactly." replied Night Light cautiously.

"What do you mean?" asked Twilight Sparkle confused.

"We where told to visit you after a while, but we never have." answered Twilight Velvet guilty.

"Then why didn't you visit me?!" asked Twilight Sparkle emotionally.

Both parents needed a moment.

"It was difficult." answered Night Light.

"There is no excuse!" declared Twilight Velvet sadly.

Twilight Velvet used her magic to bring a box of tissues over. She pulled one out and blew her nose.

"We're terrible parents." said Twilight Velvet, tears down her cheeks.

"No you weren't!" exclaimed Twilight Sparkle.

Twilight Velvet used a tissue to remove the tears streaming down her cheeks.

"Honey, we couldn't prevent you from falling under Sombra's control." stated Twilight Velvet sadly.

Twilight Sparkle recoiled at this.

"Mom. Dad." began Twilight Sparkle sadly.

Twilight Sparkle shook her head.

"That wasn't your fault." said Twilight Sparkle.

Twilight Sparkle laughed sadly.

"I'm a grown mare and I have to be responsible for my own actions." added Twilight Sparkle.

Twilight Sparkle looked down sadly.

"I can't blame you or Sombra for what happened." said Twilight Sparkle.

"Honey..." began Night Light amazed.

Twilight Sparkle began choking up.

"I agreed to follow Sombra and listened to him." sobbed Twilight Sparkle.

Twilight Velvet crossed over and wrapped her leg around his daughter.

"It's okay dear." whispered Twilight Velvet sincerely.

Twilight Velvet began tearing up again.

"We should have been there for you!" whaled Twilight Velvet.

The two embraced and cried being joined by Night Light. They cried for several minutes until they broke.

"We're so sorry dear." said Twilight Velvet.

"Yes. We shouldn't have ignored you." agreed Night Light.

"It's fine. I fully understand." replied Twilight Sparkle smiling.

"Dear, how is life without magic?" asked Night Light.

"I've gotten used to it." answered Twilight Sparkle.

"I'm sure you can get your magic back." said Twilight Velvet.

"I don't deserve magic." said Twilight Sparkle sadly.

"You where a prodigy and pupil of Princess Celestia." noted Night Light.

"After what I did, I should never have magic again." said Twilight Sparkle flatly.

"We're here for you dear." said Twilight Velvet.

"I love you so much." said Twilight Sparkle gratefully.

Meanwhile, Sunset Shimmer and Spike waited for Twilight to leave. Once she did, the two of them departed Golden Oaks Library. They duo walked through Ponyville. They arrived at the home of Lyra and Bon Bon. Sunset knocked and Lyra invited them in. The four gathered in the living room and sat down.

"What's up?" asked Lyra.

"We wanted to talk about Twilight." answered Sunset flatly.

The mood quickly died.

"I'm giving her a second chance" stated Bon Bon.

"Twilight told us." replied Spike.

"We wanted to know about what she talked what you've been talking about." revealed Sunset.

"I don't know if I can do that." said Lyra.

"But Lyra..." began Bon Bon.

"Twilight is my friend and I want give her some confidentiality." said Lyra unsure.

"I understand that." admitted Bon Bon.

"Me too." admitted Spike.

"Lyra, it could be of the utmost importance." pleaded Sunset.

Lyra thought for a moment and sighed.

"If I do, will you tell Twilight what I said?" asked Lyra nervously.

"No." answered Sunset.

"Okay." relented Lyra.

"Has Twilight mentioned voices?" asked Sunset worried.

"No." answered Lyra confused.

"Twilight was hearing Sombra's voice before she joined him." explained Spike.

Lyra and Bon Bon's eyes shot wide open.

"Please tell me she's not hearing Sombra's voice again." begged Bon Bon worried.

"We're afraid so." answered Sunset somberly.

Lyra needed a moment to process this.

"Oh dear Celestia." said Lyra softly.

"It's okay Lyra. They don't know she's hearing voices." noted Bon Bon reassuringly.

"Exactly. We don't know for certain Twilight is hearing voices." stated Sunset.

"Dear Celestia, I hope she isn't." muttered Lyra.

"What do we do if she is?" asked Bon Bon.

"But she might not be!" exclaimed Lyra.

"We have to plan if she is." noted Spike.

Lyra hung her head disturbed.

"First thing we do is tell Princess Celestia." stated Sunset.

"And she could help?" asked Lyra hopeful.

"We got her back once and we can get her back again." answered Spike determined.

"Not to mention Zecora is helping too." said Sunset.

Lyra jumped up.

"I'm in!" declared Lyra excitedly.

"I knew it." replied Spike happily.

"I've known Twilight since Celestia's School For Gifted Unicorns." noted Lyra.

Lyra rubbed her chin.

"I could get Twinkleshine, Lemon Heart and Moon Dancer to help too." added Lyra hopeful.

"I'm in too." agreed Bon Bon.

"Thank you so much." said Sunset grateful.

"Where is Twilight know?" asked Bon Bon.

"In Canterlot visiting her parents." answered Sunset.

"Her parents are so nice. I'm sure they're won't be a problem." said Lyra relieved.

"Sunset, we should get going." noted Spike.

The four got up.

"Thanks for everything." said Sunset happily.

"No problem." replied Lyra.

"We're here for you." added Bon Bon.

"That means Equestria to me." said Sunset.

Sunset and Spike left. The two of them returned to Golden Oaks Library and found Twilight was not there. They waited with anticipation for Twilight to return. Finally, she came back and the duo where happy to see her. Twilight was clearly happy to see them as well. Sunset and Spike let Twilight get comfortable before asking questions.

"Twilight, how was your meeting?" asked Sunset.

"Good." answered Twilight happily.

Sunset and Spike sighed in relief.

"So...can you tell us what happened.' requested Spike.

Twilight nodded and recounted the story of what happened.

"That's great to hear." said Sunset happily.

"I knew it'd happen." shrugged Spike.

"What did you do?" asked Twilight.

Sunset and Spike shared a glance.

"Just hung out." answered Sunset.

Twilight raised her eyebrow suspiciously.

"Nothing special." added Spike.

("They're lying.") cooed the voice.

"I know." muttered Twilight.

"What was that?" asked Sunset.

Twilight plastered a fake smile on her face.

"Nothing." answered Twilight.

Sunset and Spike shared a glance.

("You need to get out of here.") said the voice.

"Yeah." whispered Twilight.

Twilight pretended to yawn.

"Well I'm tired after today so I'm headed to bed." said Twilight unconvincingly.

Twilight quickly made her way up to her bed.

"That wasn't good." said Spike.

"No it wasn't." agreed Sunset concerned.

Twilight anxiously paced back and forth.

("I warned you.") said the voice.

"I guess so." mused Twilight uneasy.

("You can't trust them.") continued the voice.

"But, mom and dad reconciled with me." noted Twilight.

("Only because you where there.") replied the voice.

Twilight froze in place.

"What do you mean?" asked Twilight uneasy.

("They where afraid you'd kill them. That's why they "reconciled" with you.") explained the voice.

"Oh no." groaned Twilight hurting.

("I'll never turn on you.") said the voice comfortingly.

"You've never steered me wrong." mused Twilight.

Twilight threw herself on her bed.

"I wish I was dead." said Twilight flatly.

Author's Notes:

A/N: That is where we'll end things for now. Twilight has reconciled with her parents, but the voice is still there. Meanwhile, Sunset is searching for allies. Next time, Maud comes to Ponyville. Please review.