My little Pony Friendship is Magic doesn't belong to me.

R&R Please

Dash backed away from the glowing that engulfed her friend. She had no idea what was going on. Looking around she thought; And seemingly besides Trust no one else knows either.

That was when the glowing faded away, to reveal Twilight, her eyes were closed, but her breathing even and deeper than before. The necklace wasn't more than a few shards to her hooves. Then she opened her eyes and Rainbow Dash gasped. Her visible eye was clear again. She smirked and stated: "It appears everything is back where it should be."

At this the tribe broke out in cheering and Hope and Trust snuggled up to Twilight's legs. The lavender Unicorn bent down and nuzzled them, praising Trust for what she'd managed.

"Hold on a minute!"

Dash gulped when she saw Twilight wincing at Applejack's shout. The Unicorn took a deep breath, then straightened up and walked towards the remaining four bearers of the Elements of Harmony. The Element of Loyalty watched this torn. Who exactly was she supposed to be loyal to now? She glanced at Princess Celestia, who watched all of them with a stoic expression. She allowed no emotion in her face or eyes. Yet Shining Armour hesitantly walked after his sister and though he seemed uncertain, the Pegasus knew he'd back his sister, no matter what.

The moment Twilight stopped two meters in front of Applejack, who stood just barely in front of Rarity, Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy, the orange earth-pony took a step closer. Slowly the azure Pegasus followed Shining Armour through the few Tribe-Unicorns that stood between her and Twilight. That was when AJ suddenly leaped forward and tackled Twilight down. The Unicorn screamed in pain when the farm-worker bucked her stomach.

"How dare you?!", shouted Spirit and got ready to pull her off when Twilight ordered: "Spirit stop. No one interferes here!" Her Unicorns stared confused, though a few seemingly knew very well why Twilight had ordered this, and where she actually came from. Those few stepped forward and started to gently usher those away who were preparing their magic. Dash saw that Applejack had frozen in surprise at Twilight's order and stared at the Unicorn, who answered her gaze sternly. Then she asked: "So? Won't you continue AJ? I deserve it, we both know that. I've been here for a week and never revealed to anyone who I actually was. That this is the place I've lived in for so long, so close to the city I got born in."

Twilight fell silent and kept a steady gaze on the orange earth-pony, who seemed to struggle with herself. Deciding to interfere before AJ actually got a new chance to hurt Twilight again, Rainbow Dash stepped forward and started to gently pull Applejack away. The other didn't refuse and Twilight swiftly got onto her hooves again. She scanned them, then turned her head back, keeping an eye on AJ when she ordered: "Spirit take everyone back to camp and treat their injuries. I'll follow you soon."

"But…", tried the colt when Twilight gave him a glare that shut him up.

He nodded and started to usher the Tribe-Ponies out of town, those who knew why Twilight did what she did helped him.

In less than a minute the town was cleared and Twilight returned her full attention to the Elements of Harmony. Dash had to admit, she was impressed by the bravery the Unicorn showed. She had to be scared to death with this confrontation, yet she didn't show it.

"Well?", asked Twilight after a while.

Now Rarity narrowed her eyes and growled: "That's what you ask us?"

Twilight answered her gaze calmly and stated: "I already said what I had to say while I was pinned to the ground by Applejack. You can be angry. I shouldn't have kept from you who I am, but I never could've survived tonight with you knowing who I am. Never would I've been able to take the risks I took then."

"Then you wouldn't have gotten into so much danger", argued Pinkie, an upset frown on her face. "Then there would've been no need for you to almost die."

"And that is where you are wrong", argued Twilight. "Fight or not fight, I would've died tonight if I hadn't gotten my magic back."

"WHAT?!", exclaimed everyone.

"Indeed", agreed Princess Celestia and gazed at Twilight with her usual fondness. Twilight looked back calmly, but seemed to relax under her warm gaze and even smiled a bit. Dash was also relieved. Seemingly at least the Sun-Princess understood that Twilight had reasons for her doings. "It is like that. When a Unicorn is forcefully separated from more than half of its magic, it will die someday. It comes to a wonder that it would've taken a week for…"

Celestia hesitated and glanced at her most loved student questioningly. Twilight chuckled warmly and answered: "Call me Twilight or Destiny Princess. I react to both."

Celestia nodded and continued: "It comes to a true wonder that it would've taken a week for Twilight's body to stop continuing. But everyone who spent time with her the past week should've seen how weakened she had become."

Everyone was silent at that, then Mayor Mare stepped forward and smiled at Twilight. "Well, I believe I speak for most of Ponyville when I say, we are simply glad that you are still alive Twilight."

Twilight smiled back warmly and answered: "Thank you Miss Mayor. And Princess", she turned to Celestia and bowed her head shortly. "My thanks to you as well…for understanding."

Princess Celestia smiled at that and answered softly: "Twilight, everyone has his reasons for doing certain things. And I'm sure you had more than you told us yet. But I can and will be patient until you deem the time to tell us is there."

Dash stepped forward now and hugged her friend. "Appears all turned out fine, right", muttered the Pegasus' into the Unicorn's ear. Twilight hugged back strongly, but whispered: "Indeed. Thank you Rainbow Dash, for everything." Stepping back the azure pony gave a cheeky wink and answered: "Your Welcome Twi."

Now everyone's attention turned to AJ, Rarity, Pinkie and Fluttershy. Dash saw how Twilight tensed and the Pegasus had to admit, she was nervous by herself. The Elements of Harmony wouldn't work when their friendship broke, yet they would need them to defeat Nightmare Moon. Finally Applejack spoke up.

"Twilight…ah still can't fully get why yah did what yah did but…I really wanna be friends with you again…A'm just not sure if ah can." Twilight smiled warmly and came forward. She held out a hoof to AJ and offered: "How about we give it some time AJ? Let's start slowly." At this Applejack smiled a bit and nodded, accepting the offered hoof.

Rainbow Dash breathed out and found Princess Celestia and Princess Luna, who'd come from Cadence, who was now steadied by Shining Armour, to her sister's side, relaxing as well. That was when AJ walked up to Dash and muttered: "Yah knew all along, righ?" Dash shook her head and whispered back: "Nope, just since last night. I'll explain later."

The farmer nodded, then both smiled.

Twilight and Fluttershy hugged each other strongly, the pale-yellow Pegasus crying into the Unicorn's mane. After a while Fluttershy had managed to pry herself away from the patient Unicorn and everyone looked at Rarity and Pinkie Pie. Both looked hesitant, then Rarity shook her head and stated: "I'll need more time. At the moment, I can't tell what I think of this."

Though Dash grumbled at this, Twilight smiled at her warmly and answered: "Take all the time you need Rarity. I know this is a bit much to take in." Rarity smiled thankfully, but didn't move from her spot.

Now everyone looked at Pinkie, who suddenly exclaimed: "That's it! The hills!"

Everyone looked at her confused, then Princess Luna asked: "Pinkie Pie, what did you debate about instead of if you still want to be friends with Twilight Sparkle or not?"

Now it was Pinkie's turn to look shocked. "What kind of question is that. Of course we're still friends. I just thought were I could throw my 'Yay Twilight is back' Party."

Now everyone stared, then Twilight burst out in laughter, followed by everyone else.