Twilight was panting uncontrollably like usual because she was going to hold the coronation of Princess Starry Strawberry. Knowing in her heart, she knew that friendship might not last forever. "Now Twilight," she said to herself, "Just because things are changing, doesn't mean you're leaving everything you love behind. Princess Starry Strawberry is the youngest daughter of Queen Ivory Sunlight and Monarch Midnight Blanket, her older brother Solar Meadow is not only the crowned prince but unfit to rule Cloudsdale because of his shiny wings that could blind the entire place if he loses control"

"Just like you," Spike interrupted by the door, carrying his Power Ponies collection in a cardboard box, "No offense, but you always do this."

"I know," Twilight admitted, "It took me some time, but I don't I'm ready to rule anything. We were too busy about defeating bad guys, I didn't think helping others with their coronations would be easy. I feel like I'm leaving my friends behind because of the movies. I wonder what they're thinking right now?"

"If you must know," Spike answered, "Applejack isn't worried thanks to her life on the farm and expertise on change, Pinkie isn't worried and has the whole party preparations taken care of, Fluttershy couldn't think of a single bad thing about it, Rainbow Dash knows she can pull off her Wonderbolt performance, and Rarity is considering boutiques for non-ponies. She's also making a dress with Star Spiders."

Suddenly, Donna, Michael, Iris, Griffin, Shreya, Zephyr, Emma, Baby Groot, Animal, Vee, Threepio, and Artoo gathered to bid farewell to Twilight. Twilight was grateful for the presence of her friends from outside of Equestria, as they provided her with much-needed support. Despite her sadness over leaving her old friends behind, she couldn't help but express her frustration, exclaiming, "They're all so concerned about making my coronation perfect. I'm leaving Ponyville, and none of them seem to care."

Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Pinkie entered, and Applejack admitted, "Sure we do, Sugarcube." Fluttershy, gently nudging her left hoof to the back of her neck, added, "I can't believe you think we don't care."

Curious, Pinkie Pie asked, "What makes you think that?"

Twilight, sounding worried, explained, "I tried to talk to you all, but you were too preoccupied with the preparations for the coronation."

Tears streaming down her face, Pinkie said, "Oh, Twilight, we would never exclude you."

Joining in the tears, Twilight added, "Oh, everypony!"

The departure of Twilight caused everyone to cry. Threepio sadly remarked, "Oh, the drama and tears, Artoo. It feels like just yesterday when Miss Lilo was leaving for college."

Feeling remorseful, Artoo projected memories of the past adventures of The Celestian Alliance. From their first arrival at Spooky Island to receiving The Harmony Rings and The Amulet of Harmony, to their encounter with The New Celestian Alliance at Sky High, and finally, Lilo giving The Amulet of Harmony to Donna. However, everyone was too consumed by their emotions to take notice. Spike, snapping out of his sadness, interjected, "You know what would be even more upsetting? If you miss your train!"

Realizing Spike's point, Twilight shouted, "You're right!" and she and the rest of The Celestian Alliance hurriedly made their way out.

Ben and Lea stood at the door with a gift, but The Celestian Alliance rushed past them, not having the time to accept the present.

XxoxX

In the royal Cantrelot Castle, Starry Strawberry, a pink and red female Pegasi adorned with a silver tiara and a cutie mark depicting a strawberry with seven stars, anxiously contemplated her upcoming coronation. Within her pink and magenta chamber, filled with Celestian Alliance mementos, she found herself in a state of panic akin to Twilight. "I am faced with a predicament," Starry lamented, "I am not yet of an age suitable for ruling over Cloudsdale."

Suddenly, Solar Meadow, a male pegasi donning a crown and a cutie mark showcasing three flowers and a sun, entered the room. "Greetings, Solar Meadow," Starry Strawberry greeted, relief evident in her voice, "I am grateful for your presence. Cloudsdale is undergoing significant changes. Do you recall when our mother divorced our father due to her affection for a non-binary pegasi?"

"Indeed," Starry reminisced, reaching for a quilt adorned with moon phases, "It took some time for me to accept Midnight Blanket as a step-parent, but they possess remarkable skills in quilt-making."

"Much like the one you currently hold," Solar Meadow recollected, "I recall Midnight Blanket presenting it to you as your inaugural Heart Warming Eve gift. Change is a constant in life. Typically, the parent of the future monarch would oversee the coronation, but our mother desired a unique approach. Thus, she entrusted Princess Twilight with the honor of hosting the event."

Filled with excitement, Starry exclaimed, "Undoubtedly, she must be brimming with anticipation at this very moment!"