Starlight is trotting alone in the Castle of Friendship. It's been an awkward two weeks since learning that Twilight has gone astray and continuing in her pursuit to bring Spike back.
"Who's going to replace Twilight Sparkle as a Princess?" Starlight speaks loudly since no one is in the castle. She then hears the castle doors knocking. "Who can that be at this hour?" Starlight trots to the castle doors. It's 3:30 in the afternoon. As of late, no pony has come by to the castle for any visitations except for the Mane 5. Starlight opens the door. "Yes?"
"Hey, Starlight!" Discord greets his friend for the first time since leaving Equestria to retrieve Spike.
"Greetings, Discord. Come on in," Starlight opens the door wider.
"Thanks," Discord hovers inside. "So, how is it having the castle to yourself?"
"Lonesome, Discord. I've been lonely in this castle since Spike left and, Twilight going astray. How are you doing?"
"I'm doing well. Say, have the Unity Seven told you about Spike's memory and what they've seen?" Discord asks.
"No. I haven't seen the Unity Seven in a week. How is Spike doing, Discord? The girls haven't told me much except Spike is a powerhouse that dominated Twilight."
"I have all of Spike's memory from the day I returned to Equestria. Want to see his memories?"
"Sure, Discord. I would like to see how my friend is doing after all this time."
"I'll set everything up for the movie. It will take a few days to see it all."
"What in Equestria did Spike experienced?" Starlight asks.
"Earth Land and their adventures. It'll shame what the Mane 5 has been through," Discord said.
"What!?" Pinkie shouts from behind, hoping to surprise Starlight with a party. "What do you mean it'll shame our adventures?"
"Well, Pinkie. What Spike experienced in Earth Land is more amazing than anything I've witnessed here in Equestria."
"That's not possible, Discord! My friends and I have experienced so much that hinders Equestria's lifespan."
"Well, if you take a look at Spike's memories, you'll see all he went through. Also, some memories may be striking for you and your friends to hear, excluding Twilight, of course."
"While you prepare the movie, I'll grab our friends to watch Spike's memories," Pinkie zooms out of the castle.
"Well, I'm glad Pinkie said our and not her friends," Discord said.
"What surprised you the most about Spike's memories, Discord?"
"Too hard to say. That's how epic Spike's memories in Earth Land are, Starlight."
"Wow," Starlight can't fathom Spike's endurance in Earth Land based on Discord's statement. She tries to imagine likely scenarios Spike could encounter.
Starlight trots to a vacant room that served no purpose in the castle even when Twilight and Spike were around. Starlight deems this room to be the movie theatre room. She places the seats to watch the movie comfortably. Discord arrives in the room, and he decided to bring Princess Celestia.
"Hello, Starlight," Princess Celestia smiles at her.
"Hi, Princess. How are you doing since you've come back to Equestria?"
"I'm well, Starlight. Things are progressing nicely since the Bar of Alliance had their meeting."
"Theirwhatnow?" Starlight is confused. She knows Princess Celestia made her temporary Ambassador of Friendship and appeared in the first-ever Bar of Alliance meeting, but she hasn't appeared in any other since.
"Discord and my sister attended a Bar of Alliance meeting recently. What we feared is no longer a dire situation. The Bar of Alliance understands where Spike stands in his life and agreed if Twilight were to return and go in hiding, they would apprehend her."
"Good to know, Princess. So, here's my next question. Who is replacing Twilight as Princess of Friendship or a Princess of Equestria?"
"I've chosen to step aside and let Luna choose who'll be the representation as Princess of Equestria or representatives of Friendship in Equestria. According to her notes, she has chosen seven delegates to be under her wing."
"The Unity Seven," Starlight figures out who Luna wants under her wing.
"Precisely," Discord said. "Princess Luna sees the bigger picture and the future of Equestria with more creatures coming to Equestria. With the peace between ponies and the Bar of Alliance increasing, thanks to you at the School of Friendship; We may have newer students coming into the fray and learn to create new bonds that'll last an eternity."
"Well, I have you and the rest of the teachers to thank. I can't take all the credit," Starlight humbly expressed.
"Shall I bring the teachers to watch Spike's memories? It may help create new ideas and topics to teach in class," Discord suggests.
"Yes," Starlight nods. "They need to see how Spike is doing after all this time. Bring the counselors as well."
"I'll be back in a few moments," Discord opens an umbrella and flies out the window.
"So, what will happen to Twilight if she returns to Equestria unscathed or scathed?" Starlight turns to Princess Celestia.
"Twilight will be in the deepest depths of Tartarus, where she won't be a nuisance to anyone ever again. Discord will strip Twilight of her wings and horn. She will be an earth pony that won't have any luck in escaping Tartarus. Maybe someday, we'll reform her.., maybe..," Princess Celestia sighs heavily. "Starlight, did I failed you?"
That question took Starlight by surprise. She wasn't expecting to hear Celestia say those words to her in life, ever. After some thinking, Starlight looks at Celestia's eyes.
"Certain things were beyond your control, and you were in the midst of what you believed was right after getting manipulated not once but twice during the Spike Saga. Discord imposed as Spike for the right reasons while Twilight was slowly turning into someone she's not. Like you, most of us were oblivious to what Spike was enduring during his tenure with Twilight and her friends. You didn't fail me, Princess Celestia. The pony that failed me is Twilight Sparkle. She lost everything, including her sanity. You failed to see the bigger picture and the reality of the situation. You failed to see someone you hold dear suffering under your nose. You failed Spike as a friend, and so did I after living in the castle for a few years now. I should have spoken after seeing what Spike was going through. I should have contacted you but, I didn't. We all have our moments when we fail, and it's up to us to better ourselves or not."
Princess Celestia takes Starlight's comments to heart. She did fail to see the bigger picture and fail Spike as a friend. Princess Celestia never questions Spike's presence and had little involvement in Spike's life now. Especially all the times she invited Twilight and her friends to come to Canterlot on special occasions.
"I'm so ashamed of myself for the Princess I was. I disregarded Spike until Discord came and told me everything while imposing as him. I failed a different species while focusing my time and attention on Twilight Sparkle and wanting her to succeed as a future Princess of Equestria. I will better myself to become a better Princess of Equestria."
"That's good, Celestia. Humble yourself before making any decisions that'll better Equestria as a whole in the future."
Discord arrives with Sunburst, Trixie, Maud, and the CMC Counselors. Pinkie returns with Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Rarity, and Applejack. Everyone takes their seats after hearing Discord displaying a movie about Spike's memories. Discord reminds everyone that Spike's memories contain strong language and violence. With that said, Discord starts playing the movie. The first thing everyone sees is Spike opening his eyes in the Fairy Tail Guildhall.
I mean sure he did do it for the right reasons but his plan was so convoluted, messy and ended up causing a whole mess of trouble. Trouble that's arguably justified but still. As for Twilight it wasn't slow. Did you forget the golden period where she was doing better. She quickly went on her downward spiral after Discord was exposed. If your attempt was to have Twilight slowly lose her sanity through out the fic instead of just after Discord was exposed. Well, that's not what happened. On an unrelated note. Are you going to cover the events of season 9 here eventually?
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Season 9 is completely different especially with Discord's involvement. There will different scenarios that'll occur.
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Nice! Here's hoping you actually fully explored them, instead of skimming through it like with Cozy and season 8. we'll see.
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One thing I'll say is that Sombra, Queen Chrysalis, Tirek, and Cozy Glow's villain meeting will not happen. No Twilight and having her elevate into becoming a greater Princess.
Well, thanks for the nice break from the tension. It feels good to see Celestia seeing the mistakes she made and is willing to change. I also canโt wait to see the reactions of all those watching Spikeโs memories in the Castle. ButโฆI feel you might stay in Equestira for the next chapter. I kinda hope Iโm right due to whatโs going on with Spike and co. right now. But as always, amazing chapter, great character interaction, and canโt wait for more.
Stay safe, and remember;
The authorโs health takes precedence over our enjoyment of their works. So stay healthy physically, mentally, and especially emotionally.
See you around.โ
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Yeah, not going to lie for a brief second I figured you would have Twilight join the rest, until I realized no way in hell is Discord going to even think about involving Twilight. Then I realized Discord has no reason for the others, so that opens up you coming up with your own plot, which is much more fun.
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I'm just joking. chill.๐บ
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Exactly. So what will happen is a mystery to everyone.
Oh cool break from the Fairy Tail gang to see what else's hapenning on Equestria! I was so hoping that the Mane 5 would get to watch Spike's movie as well (just to see them pick their jaws off the floor) & you delivered, thanks Ponyjoel!!!
Hoping there's an after chapter of this, just to see their reactions to it!
heh. i got 10 to 1 odds that says Rainbow Dash will try to say that she could of done better then Spike only to find out that Spike did it 10x better then her.
This will be a very interesting of Season 9 without Twilight, and I will know the rest of the school of Friendship and the rest of the mane 5 will react to what Spike memories endured of Earth Land, and yeah I know Rainbow dash will be jealous of him getting all the action If you know what I mean, including the High Cheasing gold-digging bitch that taking advantage of spike the fairy love as gain not shared, ugh she disgust me as well.
I'm glad Celestia realize her action with admitted that she failed herself as a teacher with the involvement of spike life awhile back and letting Luna choose we all know she made seven propagate is the unity Seven. As for Twilight that gone astray of her insanity, she is still in Earth Land allied with an unknown enemy to the Guild of Fairy Tail. Since Discord's involvement, things will be a different and interesting turn for season 9, and really loving it.๐
I can wait for the next mini-arc chapter to Spike the fairy, Wendy, Clara, and Romeo the youth fairy squad with the help of Popeye, Captain Jack Sparrow, and including coalition guilds to defeat The Seven Deadly Sin and Sherria had to face her own demon Lust her own mother name Cherry Blendy. Can wait.๐
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anyway, that's a good intermission chapter, can wait for the next chapter.๐
While I'm ok with this fate for Twilight, I'm more concerned about what her parents will think of this, provided if Shining Armor ever tells them.
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When shinning armor's birthday has come he will tell her parents about her little sister's whereabouts of going astray of insanity. Oh boy, that wonโt be pretty.๐จ
Oh, one more thing, thatโs still in back in my mind what about the changly queen chrysalis. She is still out there in I Equestriain of the beginning of season 9. I know she is still in the unknown forest still talking to the tree stumps as her subjects. She is still A loony. that I wonder.๐ง
Didn't celestia have a speech about how they can't redeem Twilight, since she became lost to insanity instead of darkness? Which is it? Is it possible to redeem Twilight or not? Personally, I can't decide for myself if her original speech about it is true. Was she just sprouting nonsense earlier, or is she just too desperate and is hanging onto the hope to save Twilight? Either way it's pretty sad.
I'm anticipating the chapter where everyone in equestria learns that the dragons actually originated from earth-land (bomb drop mind blowned). I wonder what dragon lord Ember will say?๐ค
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It's a mix of both. She watched Twilight grow up and the tension in her mind is telling her two things. Condemn or Reform.
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The thing is though, you can do both. They both aren't mutually exclusive. If Celestia wanted to she could remove her wings, magic and whatever else, then keep her under constant watch and hope for a chance of redemption. Though, since she is stepping down I am sure that will be Luna's or even the bar of alliance, or whatever they're called, decision.
Hey ponyJoel, I can tell you are busy or taking a breather on the intermission chapter of Starlight glimmer. And I've got to admit I'm intrigued about the absence of deranging Twilight Sparkle is not on Equestria but on Earth land still obsess about dragging Spike back home by any means necessary. Now there's one thing that still bothers me is the former queen chrysalis she is still in Equestria in the unknown forest and we know she still has her tree Stumps as her subjects and is still on the mental insanity issue. ๐
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I can't say anything of Queen Chrysalis. You're going to have to wait.
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Fair enough, in the meantime, I'll be making my dinner for the even.๐ฒ And I'll wait for more surprises for what in store you'll bring on the next chapter of Spike the Fairy.๐ Can wait.๐
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10x better how about 20x better.
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ha. suckers bet.
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Ok have it your way.๐คท๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Good chapter. Can't wait to see how everyone else reacts to spikes time un earthland.
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What the Hell?๐
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You ok PonyJoel.๐
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Just messing with you with a Mcdonald's jingle.
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Oooooh, now I'm feeling silly filly. good one. And I did the Burger King Quote. I did that to myself.
Nice Marry Poppins Reference. ๐ Sorry it takes me so long to find this easter egg.
This chapter once again demonstrates on why I never watch the actual series after season 2. The stories on this site alone represents the main factors of what was missing in the show itself: Folks finally willing to WORK towards redemption for their actions & finally realizing them to become better in the future.
No that the worst thing you can do to Twilight it won't help her it won't give her mind room to grow it will stagnate her right now she dealing with what TMNT 2003 Season 4 Leonardo is going through and clearly needs help not to be locked away like she's some caged animal it would just be the Nightmare Moon situation all over again just instead this time rather than try to reason or get Twilight help your opting to ship her to Tartarus. I know that alot of people don't like Twilight but I can't be the only one seeing how dangerously this could backfire if Celestia goes through with this right?
Actually, you can just forget locking Deceitful away in Tartarus now Celestia, because she have crossed the line of no return, and she will just escape and come back even angrier and even worse! Tirek and Cozy Glow were locked away in that hellhole and it only made them worse! Also, I wouldn't trust Discord to take away Twilight (Midnight)'s wings and horn after what he did!
Glad Starlightโs admitting to her faults as well as Celestiaโs. I like this scene.
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Thanks