The Crown's True Weight

Twilight

(The crown feels heavier today. Everypony's watching... waiting...)

Fluttershy

You haven't touched your tea, Twilight. The steam stopped rising ten minutes ago.

Rarity

Darling, your posture's off by exactly 3.7 degrees. Royalty doesn't slouch, especially during inspection.

Twilight

(The royal scepter... slipping through my magic... why can't I hold anything steady today?)

Celestia

The crown chooses the pony, Twilight. Not the other way around.

Twilight

Then why does it feel like it's crushing me? Every decision, every expectation...

Celestia

Perhaps it's time you learned what the crown really weighs. Not gold... but something far heavier.

Twilight

(The crown... it's changing. The gems are turning... black?)