Title is Bon Voyage, Twilight Sparkle (And Don't Come Back!)

After been banished for hurting Rapunzel, Twilight tries to return home to Pixie Hallow, but Queen Celestia won't let her.

This chapter would have explained why Twilight left her friends and her relationship with Flynn. It also foreshadowed her future as Queen.


"Twilight Sparkle… why have you returned?" Queen Celestia asked.

After being banished by Flynn, Twilight had nowhere else to go. The only other place she called home was Pixie Hollow. Her return was not exactly as welcomed as she expected. She did choose Flynn over Pixie Hollow, after all.

Now she was face-to-face with the Queen of the Fairies. Twilight felt nothing but guilt in her confrontation. There was no way of lying out of this one.

"Your Highness, I've... been banished by Flynn for… I'd say about a week. I... had nowhere else to go except... here."

"Was it not your own choice to go with him?" Celestia asked, in a firm yet soft voice.

"Yes, it was. I... really do care about him but I think I only hurt him more than anything else."

Queen Celestia gave a concerned look. She knows all about Twilight's dark side. Even Twilight's old friends have become rather horrified at the choice of her leaving the only place she's known since she was a filly. However, Queen Celestia is also aware that Twilight needs the help right now.

"Come with me," she said, "Let's go somewhere alone."

Twilight obeyed her queen and followed her. They were above Pixie Hollow where it was just the two of them.

Celestia finally spoke.

"My little pony, for years, we fairies have given you everything you needed and your lessons involved the magic of friendship. And yet, I'm very disappointed in you. All this time you've been with Flynn, you have broken the rule of staying clear of pirates, you have bonded with a horrid man and today, your selfish actions toward that human girl could have gotten her killed."

Twilight didn't like this lecture, but she knew it had to be heard.

"But the question is… Why did you choose to stay with Flynn Pan over us?"

Twilight's eyes widened in surprise. It has been a long time since she made that massive decision that changed everyone's lives. She never really thought about that.

"I guess it's because... I love him." Twilight answered softly, "Ever since we brought him to Never Land, I really care about him."

"That is why I cannot allow you to stay." Queen Celestia said hesitantly, "You need to take responsibility for what you did."

Twilight felt disappointed, but she understood full well. She was always meant to be there to protect Flynn. After he ran away from home, it was up to her to always be there for him. As a result, she began to grow feelings for him, which made her change a lot as a pony. For better or for worse.

"I... don't understand." Twilight spoke softly, "I hurt that girl and- - I just... I wanted him all to myself."

"Twilight Sparkle, Queen Haven and I will not always be here forever. I almost wanted to choose you as the next queen of fairies, but your behavior doesn't fit the position."

The only thing Twilight could do was lower her head with shame.

"But if you were to be queen" continued Celestia, "you would have to be the pony to make things right for all creatures, good or bad."

Twilight only gave a small nod, then flew off into the sky.