It was a new day in Ponyville. At Golden Oaks Library, the trio who lived there where starting their day. Spike was excited as he was going to spend time with Rarity who was building a puppet theater.

"So Twilight, what do you want to do today?" asked Sunset.

"I'm kinda busy." answered Twilight.

"What are you doing?" asked Sunset.

"I'm going to Canterlot." answered Twilight sheepishly.

"Going to visit Minuette?" asked Sunset.

"No." answered Twilight meekly.

"Lemon Hearts?" asked Sunset.

"No." answered Twilight.

"Twinkleshine?" asked Sunset.

"No." answered Twilight.

"You're parents?" asked Sunset.

"No." answered Twilight.

Sunset rubbed her chin.

"Then...what are you going to do?" asked Sunset confused.

Twilight was unsure about how to answer.

("Sure. Let her know everything you're doing.") said the voice sarcastically.

Twilight thought for a moment.

"Just visiting." answered Twilight.

"That seems odd considering you're reluctance to leave the library." mused Sunset.

Twilight gulped anxiously.

"I'm trying to get out more." said Twilight.

"Good to hear!" declared Sunset pleased.

Twilight sighed in relief.

("Good save.") said the voice.

Twilight Sparkle was incredible nervous. She made her way to the train station, purchased a ticket, waited, got on the train which she rode to Canterlot and then made her way to the palace. The entire time Twilight was well aware of the angry glares she got form other ponies. She began walking to the entrance of the palace where a pair of uncertain guards stood. Twilight took a deep breath as she approached.

"Here we go." whispered Twilight.

A white pegasus stallion with a blue mane and tail aimed his spear at twilight.

"Halt!" demanded the guard.

Twilight did as she was demanded.

("You can still back out.") said the voice.

"What do want?" asked the guard bluntly.

Twilight gulped at this.

"I want to talk with Princess Luna." answered Twilight.

("He won't let you.") said the voice.

"What business do you have to discuss?" asked the guard.

"I wish to talk with her." answered Twilight.

The guard growled angrily.

"I need to know what about." demanded the guard.

"I..." began Twilight.

("Don't say it.") said the voice.

"I want to discuss my...situation as Princess Luna might be able to relate." revealed Twilight.

The guard thought.

"One moment." said the guard.

The guard went inside and Twilight heard him talking to somepony.

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

The guard returned.

"Okay. Follow me." said the guard.

("He's leading you to a trap.") said the voice.

"I hope you're not right." said Twilight softly.

Twilight was led to the personal room of Princess Luna. Twilight waited as the guard knocked then cautiously entered. Twilight waited as he heard the guard talk to Luna. The guard returned suddenly which startled Twilight. Twilight was allowed in as the Princess of the Night stirred. Luna let out a hearty yawn then shook her head. Twilight felt her legs shake as she entered.

"Hello, Twilight Sparkle." said Luna.

The guard shut the door which caused Twilight to jump.

"Are you alright?" asked Luna.

Twilight began walking.

"Yeah. Fine." answered Twilight, clearly lying.

Twilight bumped into a mass and heard a hiss.

"Ah!" cried Twilight.

Twilight jumped back.

"Do not mind Tiberius. Just a little cranky when awoken." said Luna.

"Where shall we hold our meeting?" asked Luna.

"Here is fine." answered Twilight.

"Are you sure?" asked Luna surprised.

"I'd prefer this be in privacy." answered Twilight.

"Alright." replied Luna.

The two sat down on the bed.

"Princess Luna..." began Twilight uncomfortable.

"You wish to talk with me due to my past as Nightmare Moon." stated Luna.

Twilight quickly turned her head in surprise.

"How did you know?" asked Twilight.

Twilight rubbed the back of her neck.

"I was hoping this was coming." answered Luna.

Twilight was taken aback by this.

"I have been down a similar road to you. I betrayed those close to me and went down the path of darkness." began Luna.

Luna winced at this memory.

"Then after returning to my senses, I struggled with redeeming myself." concluded Luna.

Twilight let out a sad laugh.

"That's exactly right." confirmed Twilight.

"I am always glad to help my subjects." noted Luna.

"Sweetie Bell mentioned your recent visit." said Twilight.

Luna smiled at this.

"I am glad to help." said Luna.

"How did you do it?" asked Twilight.

"Referring to my redemption." assumed Luna.

"Yeah." confirmed Twilight.

"It takes time." answered Luna.

Twilight groaned.

"I know that is not the answer you might have been looking for." noted Luna.

"It's so hard." said Twilight flatly.

"From the dreams your friends have been having, it seems like they have forgiven you." said Luna.

Twilight let out a chuckle.

"That's an invasion of privacy." said Twilight.

Luna herself chuckled.

"It might be." admitted Luna.

The two both grinned.

"Feeling better?" asked Luna.

"A bit." answered Twilight.

"Twilight, this is not something you can rush." said Luna.

Twilight sadly shook her head.

"I wish I could." confessed Twilight.

Luna shook her head.

"I felt the same way." revealed Luna sympathetically.

Twilight rubbed her the back of her neck.

"How...do you know if ponies have forgiven you?" asked Twilight meekly.

"I do not understand." answered Luna confused.

"Like, what if they're only pretending to forgive you." explained Twilight.

Luna's eyes shot wide open.

"I understand." said Luna.

Luna thought for a moment.

"Twilight, are you worried about your friends not forgiving you?" asked Luna.

Twilight's eyes darted back and forth.

"Maybe." answered Twilight.

"I can assure you that they have fully forgiven you." replied Luna.

"How can you sure?" asked Twilight hurting.

"The dreams of ponies do not lie." answered Luna comfortingly.

"Well, that makes sense." admitted Twilight.

("How do you know she isn't lying?") asked the voice.

Twilight felt her heart aching.

"So, I know you wouldn't lie." said Twilight unsure.

"Twilight, I have been in this same position as you. I have no reason to lie." explained Luna.

Twilight shook her head,

"Do you wish to talk to Celestia?" asked Luna.

"No!" answered Twilight.

Suddenly, the door burst open.

"I am busy!" declared Luna.

"You majesty, I am sorry for the intrusion. But, there is a dire matter that needs your attention!" cried the guard.

Luna let out a sigh.

"What is it?" asked Luna.

"It's Ponyville..." began the guard.

Princess Luna and Princess Celestia both went to Ponyville in an attempt to reverse what Rarity had done. Even Princess Cadence had come over from the Crystal Empire to help. Sunset Shimmer and Twilight did what they could. During this, Sunset explained what had happened with Rarity falling under the control of a spell book until Spike snapped her out of it. Once finished, the princesses left while Twilight, Sunset and Spike returned to Golden Oaks Library. Spike walked to his basket.

"So...how was your talk with Princess Luna?" asked Sunset.

Twilight froze in place.

"How did you know?" asked Twilight surprised.

Sunset shrugged.

"I could kinda tell it had to one of the princesses and Luna has be in the same situation." answered Sunset.

Twilight let out a sigh.

"It was fine." answered Twilight.

"Can I ask what you talked about?" asked Sunset.

"I wanted to get her advice." answered Twilight.

"Did it go well?" asked Sunset.

"Okay." answered Twilight flatly.

"Just...okay." replied Sunset disappointed.

"Things aren't going to magically change." stated Twilight bluntly.

"I know that." said Sunset surprised.

"Then don't like it does." said Twilight firmly.

Sunset stepped back.

"I'm sorry." said Sunset hurt.

Twilight realized what she did and shook her head.

"I'm just so stressed." sighed Twilight.

"It's okay." replied Twilight.

The two shared a kiss.

"So...what do you want to do now?" asked Sunset.

"I need to lie down." answered Twilight.

Twilight went to her bed.

"Oh Twilight." said Sunset worried.

Meanwhile, Twilight was in her room.

"That seemed to go well." said Twilight.

("If you believe her lies.") huffed the voice.

"Why do you have to be so negative?" asked Twilight.

("I'm being realistic.") answered the voice bluntly.

"Maybe." mumbled Twilight.

("I'm trying to protect you.") said the voice.

Twilight shook her head sadly.

("I'm looking out for you.") stated the voice.

"It seems like you're holding me back." noted Twilight.

("I only have your best interest at heart.") said the voice.

Twilight was left more uncertain than ever before.

Author's Notes:

A/N: That is where we'll end this chapter. I wanted to hold off Luna as long as possible and I am glad it was after "For Whom The Sweetie Bells Toil" happened. Next time, its off to the Crystal Empire. Please review.