At the Canterlot Royal Castle early in the morning, Twilight is inside her royal bedroom, just about finished with all the scrolls she'd been writing all night. Just then a royal guard came in. "Your highness, royal adviser and friendship ambassador Spike has arrived." The guard announced. "Thank you, and also Twilights fine." "Pardon me your highness?" The guard replied confused. "No-no-no...i mean't just call me twilight." The guard have gotten even more confused but complied. "Yes your high-rr...i mean Twilight, also your train for the Crystal empire leaves in an hour." "Thank you" She said as the guard waited outside Twilight's room. Twilight then prepares for her trip to the Crystal Empire, as she puts on her Crown, Necklace, and Shoes for the occasion. Twilight then looked at herself in the mirror and it didn't quite felt right, as if she'd prefer to go out without those items. But she felt though as it suited the occasion. She then took a deep breathe and went along.
The guard then escorted Twilight to the Throne room where Spike is waiting. "Spike!", "Twilight!" The two finally see each other after Spike's month-long Friendship business and hugged. "Well someone looks different today." Spike said as he was impressed by Twilight's new look. "I gotta admit Spike its been two moons since i started, and i'm still not used to this whole princess thing, let alone being the new ruler of Equestria, but i guess i could at least look more fitting." Spike nodded in agreement. The two finally headed to the Canterlot train station accompanied by two royal guards and three other mares.
Twilight and Spike arrived at the Canterlot train station with thirty minutes to spare, it was important they got there in time, it was important, fort the Equestria games is due to begin tomorrow and that she had to make some final checks just to make sure everything runs smoothly before the games begin. Meanwhile her Friends Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, and Fluttershy had already arrived just three days early to help with the necessary preparations for the Equestria games. An invitation was sent but sadly they had to refuse, neither Spike nor Twilight couldn't come even if they wanted to, with her new role as Equestria's new ruler she now had tons of responsibilities, Spike however was no different, as friendship ambassador he had tons of responsibilities too, let alone keeping the peace and friendship between the changeling kingdom and the dragon lands.
The train finally arrives with a special dedicated car for herself and Spike, stopping at the exact spot from where she was standing. "The princess life for ya..." Spike said smugly. Fort herself and Spike's new title had provided them with new things Twilight will have to get used to. As they enter the car they were accompanied by two royal guards and three mares, inside the car was filled with a bed and a table served with the finest delicacies and among them are the finest refined gemstones. As the conductor finally yelled "ALL ABOARD!!". Twilight and Spike got on along with two royal guards and three mares. As the train started to move Twilight then leaned back and fell asleep, while Spike leaned in comfort as he was helping himself with the finest, and most divine refined gemstones he could find.
The train had arrived at the Crystal empire train station then came to a screeching halt waking Twilight in the process. As Twilight, Spike and the two royal guards and three other mares made their way to Princess Cadence's and Shinning Armour's castle, they chatted over how their new roles are preventing them from seeing each other for days if not a month.
Twilight, Spike along with the two royal guards had finally made their way to the castle's throne room only to be announced by familiar orange Pegasus. "Her Highness Princess Twilight Sparkle Ruler of Equestria, and her Royal Adviser and Friendship Ambassador Spike the brave and glorious." Spike loving his new title he couldn't stop smiling while walking towards the throne Room. "I could definitely get used to that. Spike said while smiling. Twilight then rolled her eyes and smiled as well. "Cadence!" Twilight exclaimed. "Sunshine sunshine lady bugs awake, clap you're hooves and do a little shake!" Even Flurry Heart joined in. As Cadence and Twilight got up she then saw her friends still bowing down to her, although she is the ruler of Equestria, still she doesn't feel right seeing her friends and family bow down before her. "You guys, seriously i may be the new ruler of Equestria, but that doesn't necessarily change the fact that we're friends." Twilight protested. "But darling you're a princess." Rarity said. "Aaaand ruler of Equestria for Celestia's sake." Rainbow Dash added. "Yeah but that doesn't necessarily mean that you guys need to bow down before me-" Twilight was interrupted by Shining Armor who was finished training new recruits. "TWILY!!" Shining Armor exclaimed while he ran to hug Twilight. "Hey Shining" Twilight said. Shining Armor and Twilight Hugged even Flurry Heart flew over and joined to hug her aunt. "We've really missed you Twilight." Fluttershy said. "I've missed you all so much as well, i'm so sorry i wasn't been able to visit you guys, its just that-" "We understand Twilight, Cadence said, and we can talk about it when you've finally rested, and also love the new the new look" Twilight didn't know on what Cadence was referring to, then she remembered wearing her crown. Everypony admired her new look. "You look SOOOOO...good in you're princess gear Twilight!" Pinkie said cheerfully. "You said it!" Applejack added. "Look at Twilight, all grown up." Shining Armor said while tearing up. "Careful, you're liquid pride is drooping" Twilight teasing Shining Armor. Everypony laughed. "Thanks, its still a lot to get used to, but i think i'll manage to get along just fine." Twilight said. Everypony then headed back to their respective rooms, as well as Twilight and Spike, who now his own room. Twilight who had the biggest room, she hid her Crown, Necklace and Shoes inside a drawer fort she had known better now not to leave her crown at her desk, although it wasn't an element of harmony she'd prefer to be safe rather than sorry. Although she fell asleep during the train, she's still tired from all the Scrolls she'd written all night, she then fell asleep soundly.
"Twilight...Wake up Twilight." Cadence said as she was knocking on Twilight's door. Twilight then woke rubbing her eye's followed by a yawn and sleepily replied, "i'm up." As to which Cadence replied, "we have a lot to do today so get ready, meet us at the dinning room." Twilight brushed her mane and her teeth, she then puts on her royal attire and proceeded to the dinning room where she see's an empty throne with her cutie mark and sat on it. "Ya know, you guys really didn't have to do all of...this for me right?" Twilight said as her food was being served. "We just thought that we'd do something special for you Twily" Shining Armor stated. "Yeah and i don't see why you wouldn't want your own throne." Rainbowdash added as she takes a bite of her daisysandwich. "Yeah, you deserved it after all Twilight." Applejack chimed after she swallowed her muffin. "There's nothing wrong with a bit of a glamour darling" Rarity added after taking a sip off of her tea cup. Spike shrugged just after Twilight started to eat her scones "Well...as long as everyepony doesn't over do it, i guess then yeah WE deserved it, none of this would have been possible without you guys."
They continued to chatting until everypony got up after eating. Cadence went on to take Flurry Heart to the royal nursery, while Shining Armor went to go brief the guards that are on duty for the games. "Anyways... what're we gonna do today?" Twilight asked hopping that she would finally be able to spend some time with her friends. "Sorry sugarcube but we've all got work to do, i have to prepare the food for the games." Applejack said, "and i have to help with the decor darling" Said Rarity, "and i have to help with the after party!" Pinkie pie exclaimed. "And i have to check on the songbirds just to make sure that their ready for the Equestria games anthem." Twilight looking at Rainbow Dash with hope but that hope was lost when she said, "Sorry Twilight, but i'm the top-flyer for the Ponyville aerial relay team, I've gotta train the new recruits." Twilight knew that Spike had to light the torch for the games so he couldn't hang out with her. Twilight sighed as she hung her head with a look of disappointment. "Awe cheer up Twilight , Cadence said she's got a surprise for you." Spike said in hopes of cheering her up. Twilight's face then lit up "Really!". "Well we didn't want to leave you bored so we asked Cadence if she could spend the day with you". Fluttershy said with a smile on her face. "Yeah, cuz it would be SUUUUUUPER boring and not totally fun without some to accompany you", Pinkie pie said cheerfully. "Now go on sugarcube she's waiting at the castle entrance", Applejack said smiling. "Thank you, you guys are the best!" Twilight said as she went to find Cadence.
She flew off to the castle entrance to find Cadence waiting there with a smile on her face, "Hey Twilight are you ready for today" Cadence said happily. "Depends on what we're gonna do today", Twilight said looking forward to spending the time with her sister-in-law. "Well the last time we tried spending time together things didn't go quite the way we planned." "You can say that again," Twilight said remembering on what Discord had to put them through. "So I've decided that for the remaining hour we have left before the games begin, how about we go to the spa and relax". "That sounds wonderful," Twilight said as they headed towards the spa. "Wait what about Flurry Heart?", Twilight asked. "Oh she's being taken care of her royal care takers other than me and Shining Armor of course. "Oh that's a relief", Twilight said before entering the spa.
They walked in and both took off their Royal attire and stepped into the crystal mud bath and let out a sigh of relaxation. "This is really relaxing", Twilight said feeling her nerves calm down. "It sure is," Cadence said. After a long pause Cadence asked, "So how's life being the new ruler of equestria, Twilight?" "Its definitely not easy but it's not as stressful as i thought it would be now that i just found out that Princess Luna only governs the dream realm three days a week", Twilight answered with humor. "Wait...when exactly did you found out?", Cadence asked with concern. "A month after I started ruling", After a long pause Cadence along with Twilight laughed. "Wow...I mean not even Princess Luna could keep a straight face after a whole night of dream walking, you must've been so miserable after that". "Well you can say that again". Twilight said remembering her time with the council. "Thanks Cadence". Twilight said feeling more relaxed, "No problem we're sisters in law after all", Cadence said as she went to the masseuse.
They talked for about 45 minutes when a guard came in. "Your majesties" he said with a bow. "yes" they both said and laughed. "Princess Cadence is needed at the castle, The ceremony will begin shortly", the guard said then left. "Ok then", Twilight said sounding slightly disappointed."Hey its ok Twilight, don't worry we can always come back next time", Cadence said. Yes I know its just that we finally got the chance to spend time together without the faith of Equestria hanging on the balance, and this is my first public appearance since my coronation." Twilight said as she stepped out of the mud bath, dried her coat and put her attire back on. "And we all know how that went,what if i mess things up," Twilight having a serious case of Twilighting. "Calm down Twilight, you won't mess things up lighting the fireworks, and if you don't want to do it, then you don't have to. Now deep breath in", Cadence said as she calmed Twilight down. Twilight inhaled. "Now deep breath out", Cadence said. Twilight exhaled and felt better. "Thanks Cadence, I don't know what I'd do without you", Twilight calmly said as they walked out of the spa.
While as Cadence flew over to the castle to retrieve Flurry Heart, Twilight went ahead to the stadium and found Pinkie pie, Rarity, and Applejack sitting their seats and went down to check up on them. "Heyyy Twilight!!!" Pinkie pie said excitedly. " Well Pinkie we have five minutes before the ceremony begins and I was hoping I could check up on you gu-" Twilight said as she was cut off by one of her royal guards. "Your Highness" He said as he and another bowed to Twilight. "Yes", Twilight said. "We must escort you to your throne your majesty, the ceremony is about to begin", said the guard. "Oh, ok then i guess", Twilight said with a frown. "Its gonna be all right darling", Rarity said reassuringly. "Aww don't worry sugarcube we'll see you at the after party later", Applejack said hoping to cheer up Twilight. "See you later Twilight!", Pinkie pie said. "Well then, see you girls later at the after party I guess", Twilight said trying to sound fine.
As Cadence made her way back with Flurry Heart, Twilight made her way up to the stairs and sat on her throne alongside Cadence and other distant rulers of the region. Luckily since Celestia and Luna retired Cadence was on her left which was great, since she was the only pony she felt comfortable with. Twilight sighed to which Cadence asked, "Twilight are you alright?" "I'm fine yeah", Twilight lied. Cadence unsure on whether Twilight was actually fine or not. Cadence gave Flurry Heart her Whammy so she wouldn't get all fussy during the games. Seeing her friends laughing and cheering without her only made her sadder. Cadence noticed and puts her wing around Twilight's back comforting her, "I know that look, Twilight are sure you're alright?" "Yeah why wouldn't I be, I'm totally fine", Twilight said reassuringly. Cadence wasn't convinced thought, but Flurry Heart was keeping her busy so they ended the conversation.
As Spike was getting ready for the opening ceremony, he took a peek and saw thousands of ponies at the stadium. However this time he puts a confident look and he didn't felt nervous. Spike flew up to light the torch, as soon as Ms.Harshwinny gave him the signal. He looked at the crowd once again to Ms.Harshwinny, then to Twilight. Spike took a deep breath and lit the torch without hesitation which made Twilight showcase a wide grin and made the crowd cheer. She was extremely proud that Spike was able to light the torch up without her magic. Spike happily flew away from the torch and proceeded towards his mini throne near Twilight. "Twilight did you see that!!!, I can't believe that i actually did it!!", "I'm so proud of you Spike!", Twilight said along with a smile.
While Shining Armor was announcing the first few teams, a guard came in and spoke to Cadence, "Your highness, some Dragon Lord is roaming the Crystal Empire," Spike overheard and said, "Oh no!, I forgot to tell you, I invited Dragon Lord Ember", "WAIT YOU WHAT?!" Cadence exclaimed. "No-no-no Its alright Cadence, The dragons and ponies have a mutual respect for each other now that Ember's in charge", Twilight explained. "Well that's reassuring. I have to bring her here just in case she gets the wrong idea. Twilight can you watch Flurry Heart while i search for her?", Cadence asked. "Of course", Twilight said as she takes Flurry Heart in her hooves." "Oh and Spike, While I do appreciate your generosity but next time, Let us know", Cadence said as she flew off. "awe sorry Cadence", Spike said. As Cadence flew off to find Dragon Lord Ember, team Ponyville was announced, she and Spike then saw ponyvile's flag carriers and recognized them to be the CMC's (Cutie Mark Crusaders). Twilight and Spike Cheered on and even Flurry Heart joined in on the cheering.
It's been about thirty minutes since Cadence left, Twilight started to get nervous about Cadence. "Spike I'm gonna go check up on Cadence, make sure Flurry Heart has her whammy and DON'T, let her out of you're sight, Got it?", Twilight said. Although Spike wasn't even paying attention to what Twilight said and replied, "Yeah sure Twilight", unaware of what she was saying. "Good", Twilight said as she handed Flurry Heart over to Spike with her whammy before teleporting off to find Cadence. "Ummm...Twilight? Why do I have Flurry Heart ?" Spike asked himself. As Spike flew to the backstage area looking for Shining Armor Flurry Heart started cooing but as he flew down to the VIP section Flurry Heart's whammy fell but he didn't noticed it. "Shining Armor? Shining Armor?", Spike called as he flew looking for Shining Armor. Flurry Heart enjoyed flying around with spike though until she couldn't find her whammy. "Wha-my", Flurry said as she tugged on one of Spike's ears to get his attention but he didn't pay attention to she was trying to say. Flurry Heart teleported away from Spike in search of her whammy. "Uh-Oh", Spike said as he was frantically searching for Shining Armor. Meanwhile, Flurry Heart picked up everypony one by one out of their seats and looked on the seats. No whammy. She looked in the backstage section from where Shining Armor was. "Flurry?", Shining Armor said confused. No whammy.
Following Flurry Heart Shining Armor ran and Spike caught up. "Spike where's Cadence?", Shining Armor said still looking for Flurry Heart. "She went off to find Dragon Lord Ember and Twilight went to find her", Spike said nervously. "Then who's supposed to be watching Flurry?", "Well I am but she flew off", Spike said. "We've got to find her before she ruins the aerial relay race. and afterwards, you and I are gonna have a little chat". Spike nervously laughed as they continued to look for Flurry Heart. "Why'd she look so upset anyways?", Shining Armor asked. "I don't know I was looking for you and-" A look of a sudden realization came across Spike's face. "Her whammy!", he said. "Ok Spike you go ahead and search for her whammy and i'll go and find Flurry", Shining Armor said. Spike nodded and flew off to find Flurry Heart's whammy. Spike flew towards one of the guards and asked if they've seen Flurry Heart's whammy. "Her what?", he said. "Never mind", Spike said as he flew off.
"Hold on a second, is that Flurry Heart?", Applejack asked. "Flurry Heart where!?", Pinkie pie said excitedly. "Sweet Celestia she's right there, and she's in the middle of the field!", Rarity Exclaimed. "Well for corns sakes lets go, she's not safe down there," Applejack said as they rushed off, making their way down the bleachers. Applejack grabbed her lasso and ran on the field trying to lasso her while Rarity tried to veer her way towards her using her magic and Pinkie pie tried to bribe her using toys and cupcakes she pulled out of her mane to fly down.
Fluttershy tagged Rainbow Dash with the horseshoe and she flew past Spitfire. She was sure she was going to win until Flurry had a sudden urge to sneeze, as she sneezes she caused a temporary pause and held the racers in place with her magic, unable to move. "Flurry Heart?", Rainbow Dash said. Flurry Heart started crying when she couldn't find her whammy. Being Equestria's first born Alicorn baby, she cried out sonic waves which made the crowd cover their ears and knocking over the obstacles in the process. The crowd however was starting to annoyed and started to leave. "Flurry!", Shining Armor yelled as he levitated himself up to her. "SPIKE! Where's her whammy!", Shining Armor yelled. "I don't Know, I can't find it anywhere," Spike said. As soon as soon as Shining Armor Piked up Flurry Heart she calmed down but still slightly crying". "Uh-Oh", Spike said as he looked up towards the top arena walls. "WHAT IN EQUESTRIA IS GOING ON HERE!", Cadence and Twilight both said as they flew in with Dragon Lord Ember. "Huh...so thiiis is how ponies do sports...I like it", Ember said. Cadence rushed over Flurry Heart and calmed her down completely while Twilight removed Flurry's magic. "What HAPPENED?", Twilight asked Spike as he gave off a nervous laugh.
ONE EXPLANATION LATER...
"So THAT'S what this is all about, A Toy Snail!?", Rainbow Dash said. "Ohhh, You mean thiiiis toy snail?", Pinkie pie said as she pulls Flurry Heart's whammy ouT of her mane. "Whammy!", Flurry said as she flew over to Pinkie pie and hugged her then her whammy. "Pinkie pie Youu had it the WHOLE TIME?", Spike yelled, "Weeeeell not exactly the whole time,I mean it fell from the sky." Spike facepalmed himself. "I can't believe we had to postpone the aerial relay race because of me", Spike frowned. "Spike it's not your fault, if anything its mine I should've held on to Flurry Heart." Twilight said reassuringly. "Well regardless of whoever's fault is it we still have a lot of work to do", Shining Armor said. "I also have to go and check up on the other leaders to make sure they're still staying," Cadence said. "And I should go and check up on Ember just in case before she eats the whole castle", Twilight said. Cadence's eyes widened as Twilight took off. "It's a Dragon thing", Spike said as Everypony laughed.
End of Part 1.