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Twilight was in the library, she was reading the legend of Nightmare Moon. “Spike,” she called, “take note please. For the princess.” Spike answered, “Yes, Twilight!” Twilight started to talk about her worries about Nightmare Moon’s return. But the return letter was different from the original timeline. It read;
“My dearest and most faithful student, Twilight,
I am aware of your concerns and I do notice the signs. Please take solace in knowing that I know what is to happen and have prepared for it.
You must also stop studying all the time and make some friends. I am sending you to Ponyville for you to supervise the preparations of The Summer Sun Celebration. And make some friends along the way.
With best wishes
Princess Celestia”
Soon, Twilight packed her bags and was off to Ponyville with Spike, “At least she arranged for you to stay in a library.” Spike said. But Twilight was deep in thought, the letter must have had a deeper meaning, surely, surely she didn’t have to make friends for the fate of Equestria?!
Twilight didn’t really enjoy the idea of making friends to save the world. However, if this was a test, then she will pass it no matter what! Then she turned to Spike, “Spike, if I need to make friends to save Equestria, who am I to make friends with?! How am I going to make friends?!” Spike looked at Twilight, “Calm down, Twi! You will be fine!” he said hastily. And before they knew it, the carriage arrived to the little town of Ponyville.
Everything went the same as it did with one key difference, Twilight was desperately and awkwardly trying to make friends. Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Fluttershy noticed it. Pinkie was overhyped with the excitement of meeting a new friend to notice it. Then Nightmare Moon came back. Twilight, Applejack, Rarity, Pinkie, Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash went to the Castle of The Two Sisters. Twilight still made friends with them and defeated Nightmare Moon but she didn’t truly learn generosity, honesty, laughter, kindness and loyalty completely as she did in our timeline, it will take time; But this Twilight will learn too. I am sure of it.