Chapter 1: New Heirs To Equestria

On a bright sunny day, it seems like every other day. This time is different. Sun has arrived to Princess Twilight's castle for a visit. The next moment, Princess Twilight carries Sun with her magic and flies all the way to Canterlot. Course, Sun hasn't have enough time to change into her human form. Princess Twilight explain that both of them received an important message from the princesses and are needed at the castle right away. Soon, the three fly into the city and past the rest of the mane five.

The girls run with them, except for Rainbow who is flying there.

"Oh, good. We're all here," Fluttershy says.

"So everypony got an urgent summons to the castle with no explanation?" Princess Twilight asks in a panic.

"Yup! I just love a good mysterious summons. What's it about? Do you think it's a surprise party? Hey! Why are we running?" Pinkie happily says, and asks after.

"Because something could be terribly wrong! Somepony turned bad? Another evil creature back for revenge?!" Princess Twilight panics.

"Don't you think you're bein' a little paranoid?" Applejack asks.

"Why else would the Princesses send scrolls in such a hurry?" Princess Twilight questions.

"Good point. They know better than to make us worry," Rarity replies.

"Either way, it has to be something important. I'm sure the princesses will tell us when we get there," Sun replies.

"You're right. And well, sorry for dragging you like that," Princess Twilight says with a sheepish smile.

"No problem. I was planning on visiting anyway," Sun says.

"Plus, I like it when you run so fast, the walls get all blurry!" Pinkie says, looking at the blurry street.

Soon her eyes begins to spin as she shouts, "Wheeee!"

"Race ya!" Rainbow says, and speeds off.

Everyone continue to hurry into the castle and burst open the door.

"Girls. Thank you so much for coming," Princess Celestia says.

The girls turn to see the two princesses on their thrones.

"What's wrong?! What can we do?!" Princess Twilight asks in a panic.

"That's just it. Nothing's wrong! Everything's perfect!" Princess Luna answers.

Soon the girls are confused.

Applejack asks, "Did y'all call us down here just to tell us that?"

"With all due respect, majesties, you might want to save your urgent summons for matters that are a bit more... well, urgent!" Rarity says sounding weary."

Soon the two grown princesses start giggling.

"Well, there is more to it. Equestria is currently enjoying its longest period of harmony in recent years," Princess Luna says.

Then Princess Celestia says, "And it's all thanks to you, Twilight and Sun. And your friends, of course."

"Who, us?" Spike replies.

"Oh, pshaw," Rarity replies with a giggle.

Then Rainbow says, "It's about time you noticed!"

"Thank you!" Princess Twilight says.

"We really appreciate it," Sun replies.

Princess Luna says, "Because of your efforts, there's been less and less for us to do.

Then Princess Luna announces, "So, after much consideration, my sister and I have decided it is time for us... to retire!"

Soon the girls and Spike become shocked to hear this. Soon enough, Discord, The Lord of Chaos appears dressed as a news reporter.

Discord says, "Breaking news! The royal princesses retiring! I have so many questions!"

He then leans to the princesses and asks, "Who'll take over? Who will run Equestria? Will it be someone tall, dark, and handsome? Or will it be the Lord of Chaos?"

Discord makes multiple claw thumbs appear pointing at himself.

However, Princess Celestia point her hoof at Princess Twilight and Sun.

"Oh, fine. Go with the obvious choice," Discord says, in disappointment.

Soon Princess Twilight and Sun are completely stunned to hear this, Princess Twilight even makes a panic sound.

Princess Twilight asks in shock, "You're retiring?!"

"Princesses can retire?" Spike asks.

Princess Luna chuckles, "Of course we can. I for one am looking forward to a little R&R. Maybe a trip to Silver Shoals."

"And you want me and Princess Twilight to take your place?" Sun asks.

The two princesses nod their head.

"With the help of your friends, of course! And of course, Sun, you will still be guardian of the portal," Princess Luna adds.

"We can't think of anypony more worthy. Over the years, we've watched you grow. You've faced task after task…" Princess Celestia says.

"...challenge after challenge…" Princess Luna adds.

Discord bluntly says, "Countless adversities, yeah, yeah, yeah, we get it…"

"Oh brother," Sun mutters.

"And you've always prevailed," Princess Celestia concludes.

"Thank you, but that doesn't mean that I'm— that we're ready to do what you do!" Princess Twilight says sounding scared.

Sun asks, "Are you sure we're ready to do this?"

"Oh, of course you are. I realize this is a lot to take in, but," Princess Celestia says.

But Rainbow interrupts with confidence, "Nope! Makes perfect sense. We're awesome!

Then gasps and flies around, "Does this mean we get all your powers?! Ooh, ooh! I call dibs on showing up in everypony's dreams!"

Sun uses her magic and takes Rainbow to them, "Maybe in your dreams, Rainbow?"

The girls and Spike giggle in reply.

Then Princess Twilight says, "You can't be ready to step into their horseshoes just like that!"

"Well, if the princesses think it's time to retire, we're not a bad choice. We always have Equestria's best interests at heart," Applejack replies.

"That's a fair point... which should be taken into consideration when we have a round table discussion," Princess Twilight says, holding a pad and quill

"Well, I'm in! Darlings, we'll all need a complete wardrobe update! And I would love to pick your brain about mane maintenance when you have a moment," Rarity says.

"As long as we all have each other, I'm sure we can do it!" Fluttershy shyly replies.

Then Pinkie cheers, "Yay! "Protectors of Equestria" on three! One... two…"

Then places her hoof in the middle. Then the girls and Spike does the same.

Seeing her friends excitement, Twilight sighs, ""If you're all on board, I guess I am, too."

Then asks, "What about you Sun?"

"Well, I do admit this is a very big surprise and unexpected. But as long as you all are with me, then I'll be fine," Sun says.

Sun and Princess Twilight place their hooves together.

Soon the group chant, "Protectors of Equestria!"

Then raise their hooves and claw up.

"It'll be a bit of an adjustment, but I imagine the transfer of power will be a lengthy process, which will," Princess Twilight says.

But Princess Celestia says, "Actually, we just need a few days to put together a little ceremony."

Princess Twilight nervously laughs, "A few days?!"

The rest groans and knows what's going to come next.

"But that's so soon! Shouldn't there be some sort of training program that lasts weeks? No, months? If not years?!" Princess Twilight asks in a panic.

"Everything you've gone through over the years has been a training program," Princess Celestia says.

"Okay, but there's gotta be a guide or a rulebook!" Princess Twilight says, still in a panic.

"Yes, I have it right here. "How to Rule Equestria", by Nopony McPretendsmith," Discord says, holding a book and turns the pages.

Then closes it shut before Twilight can read it.

Princess Luna levitates The Friendship Journal and passes it to Princess Twilight, "The friendship journal you wrote yourselves is a better guide than any we could provide."

Soon Princess Twilight begins to hyperventilates breaths making Sun concern.

"We have the utmost confidence in you," Princess Celestia says.

Then Princess Luna says, "And we hope you have the same in yourself."

Princess Twilight continues to breath heavy and tries to calm herself by breathing in a paper bag.

Discord says, "Oh, I'm absolutely certain she does."

Back at Princess Twilight's castle, Princess Twilight is still panicking about being crowned ruler of Equestria in a few days.

"I am not confident about this at all!" Princess Twilight screams.

The girls and Spike are in the throne room, and Discord is sitting on the table.

"Well, that's what I thought. I was being sarcastic before," Discord scarcastly says, and spray something on his white beard.

Sun and Applejack walk to Princess Twilight.

Sun sternly says, "Discord, don't help.

"What? This is all so predictable. Now's the part where you all tell little Sparkle here that everything is going to be fine, but she won't believe you. Ugh. I don't need to be here for this."

Then disappears.

Soon Princess Twilight gets put on the throne by Applejack and Sun, "It's just... I know I said yes, but then they said "in a few days", and there's still so much to figure out! It's all happening so fast!"

She then breathe heavily through a paper bag.

Then puts it down, and says, "I think I need some."

Rarity brings a glass of water to Princess Twilight, and drinks it.

"Okay! I'll feel much better," Princess Twilight says.

Rarity interrupts, "Once you make a plan?"

Then Spike flies on the map with papers and a quill.

"Oh, wow. It's like you," Princess Twilight says.

But Spike says, "Knew you were going to react this way? We did."

Pinkie appears behind the throne, "Classic 'Twilight-ing'"

"'Twilight-ing?' You... You made me a verb?" PRincess Twilight asks, confused.

Pinkie nods her head.

"It's not a bad thing. We just know you have a... process," applejack says.

Rainbow flies over, and says, "Stage one – you get big news and you're like 'Nooooo!', but then you pace, and you chart, you worry…"

"It's okay. You go ahead and "Twilight", and we'll be here for you," Fluttershy says.

Sun says, "And it usually work."

Princess Twilight asks, "You're all acting so calm! But this is a big deal! What do we do if something big happens and the princesses aren't there to help?!"

Just then, Rainbow remembers, "Um, if you think about it, they literally almost never help."

Soon the girls and Spike remember this too.

Then Pinkie says fast, "And we still always win! Like when Sombra almost took back the Crystal Empire, or when Chrysalis pretended to be Cadence, or when Tirek came back and absorbed all the magic, or the other time Chrysalis tried to take over, or with Cozy Glow and the school!

She inhales, and asks, "Am I missing anything?"

"Pony of Shadows," Rarity answers.

"Starlight when she was evil," Spike says.

"Discord when he was evil," Fluttershy says.

"When Falling Star, Dazzlings, Tempest Shadow, and Princess Luna were evil. The Storm King and Apepe," Sun adds.

Applejack asks, "Do Flim and Flam count?"

"See? We've almost always done things without the princesses' help! Which makes sense now, because it was all just training for you to take over!" Rainbow says in excitement.

"And it worked! I mean, if you think about it, there hasn't been a single villain that we couldn't defeat," Spike says.

"Phew!" Princess Twilight sighs in relief.

Then Princess Twilight says, "I guess you're right."

"For now, we just need to take this slow and hope everything goes well. Right now, I need to get back home. It's been over a week since our um, trip out at see and still need some rest," Sun says.

"Good idea. I'll message you in the journal if anything comes up," Princess Twilight says.

"Thanks. I'll see you all next time," Sun says.

Sun then leaves the throne room.

At the front of Canterlot High, there aren't many humans in the school. Sun comes out of the portal and walks back home. Sun walks into her bedroom and sits on her bed.

Sun turns to see nina sleeping on her bed and Ray in his tank.

Sun sighs, "This is has been long long say, but being a ruler. Can I really help rule Equestria. My friends are in for a shocking surprise."