How I came up with the retelling of

[djlamar2]

The Crystal Empire (A behind the scenes at the retelling of this great but rushed episode. At least I thought it was). By the way this is another interview by Twilight Sparkle (And yes I will have her in her Alicorn form). So here we go.

Announcer:
Today on Ponyland live Twilight Sparkle interviews the author of the book "The Magic of Ponyland" on his latest book "The Crystal Empire". And here she is the newest princess of Equestria Twilight Sparkle.

The crowd cheers and Twilight Sparkle enters the room.

Twilight Sparkle:
Thank you. Today we have with us Djlamar2 the author of the Magic of Ponyland. *He comes out and everyone cheers and some say "We love your books"* Dj welcome back.

Djlamar2:
Great to be back Twilight Sparkle. And might I say you look beautiful as an Alicorn.

Twilight Sparkle:
Thanks. About that and this is a question regarding the book of course how did you come up with my transformation in your book?

Djlamar2:
Well first of all I wanted to have a backstory on how exactly you become a princess. Its kind of cool how you became 1 but I wanted to go into more in depth look and how awesome it would be if you were an actual princess before you even knew it.

Twilight Sparkle:
Awesome. I loved how you made it to where I had to defeat Sombra in order for my true form to appear.

Djlamar2:
That's why I wanted to take on the idea of "The Crystal Empire". I thought it was a little rushed. There wasn't much story and Sombra was too easily defeated. Besides I had the story planned out way before the actual episode came out.

Twilight Sparkle:
Interesting. We'll be right back.

[djlamar2]

Announcer:
And we're back in 3,2....

Twilight Sparkle:
And we're back. Now according to the book Dj I didn't even have something that made me this princess. And that was the birthmark. But at the end it was explained. How did you come up with the idea for the ending?

Djlamar2:
A good friend of mine actually pointed out a flaw in the ending. I had completely forgotten why you didn't have the birthmark in the first place. I didn't want it to be something morbid like Sombra cutting off your wings or something. That's not what I wanted. But I did want mystery in this book.

Twilight Sparkle:
Now onto something that wasn't changed. Cadence actually has a question about that.

Cadence:
What made you decide to put me into the story?

Djlamar2:
Great question Cadence. Well I wanted to add some of the other ponies that Twilight Sparkle touched throughout the years growing up and since your 1 of them I figured I'd add you too.

Cadence:
Awesome. By the way I knew you wouldn't forget our little rhyme. *She giggles*

Djlamar2:
Oh come on Cadence you know I couldn't have left that out.

Twilight Sparkle:
Interesting part of the story I thought was how my real name in the book is Sparkle. How did you decide on my real name?

Djlamar2:
Oh wow. That took me a bit. It was either Twilight or Sparkle. Twilight of course as you know is a pony here in Ponyland and I wanted it to be that but then I thought "Wait. I'll make it to be the last part of her name instead."

Twilight Sparkle:
Also interesting to know that in this book you said I was 18. Where in "Friendship truly is magic" that features my story I was just a baby. So how old is your character in the book?

Djlamar2:
Well I figured that I'd make myself be at least 28. It seemed logical. It had been a few years according to the books before that since he came to Ponyland. *Sees a hoof raised* Yes Baby Cadence?

Baby Cadence:
I loved how you made aunt Twilight Sparkle's transformation so epic. Will there be more stories about her?

Djlamar2:
Yes. In fact in an upcoming book she helps defend Ponyland from a threat.

Twilight Sparkle:
We'll be back.

[djlamar2]

Twilight Sparkle:
And we're back. Now then the next question I wanted to ask is of course the "Failure Song" and the "Success Song" what made you decide to put those into the book? Don't get me wrong I loved singing them I just wanted to know.

Djlamar2:
Well we already knew that you had a big test coming up in the episode with the same title and at first I thought I'd exclude it from the book but then I thought "Wait. I can't do that. Those are 2 good songs." Besides it let us know how you felt about finding a baby princess.

Twilight Sparkle:
And of course you had your character and his daughter sing "The Failure Song" with me.

Djlamar2:
Yeah. I mean since they were the ones who found out you were going to be a part of the test I figured they'd sing it with you.

Twilight Sparkle:
And of course you had them be backups during the "Success song".

Djlamar2:
Sure. After all they both were as proud of her as her friends were.

Twilight Sparkle:
And we'll be back after this.

[djlamar2]

Twilight Sparkle:
We're back and now the biggest question on my mind and everyone's mind is why did it take so long for your character to be rewarded for his chivalry?

Djlamar2:
Interesting question. We're talking about risking his life in "Friendship truly is magic" right? *She nods* Well I wanted it to be something spectacular. But also wanted you to do it.

Twilight Sparkle:
They are friends after all just like we are.

Djlamar2:
Yes. But best friends as she puts it in the book.

Twilight Sparkle:
Its kinda interesting that Sparkle's sisters didn't even recognize their own flesh and blood.

Djlamar2:
You mean before you became a princess in the story right? *She nods* Well remember in the story Sparkle was a newborn when she was taken away from her home. So how could they remember who she was?

Twilight Sparkle:
Neat idea. *Sees Spike's claw go up* Yes Spike.

Spike:
Will I be seen in a future story?

Djlamar2:
You mean Spike the 1 from Ponyland or the 1 from the Mystical palace?

Spike:
Ponyland Spike.

Djlamar2:
Oh heck yes. He's kind of on vacation in my stories but very soon he will be back. But as you could tell I didn't exclude him in the "Success song".

Spike:
What will he do now that Twilight Sparkle is a unipeg?

Djlamar2:
He knows that but I'm planning on a special book for him. Let's just say he's finally gonna feel like he belongs.

Spike:
Awesome.

Twilight Sparkle:
I believe we have time for 1 more question. *Princess Celestia holds her hoof up* Princess Celestia?

Princess Celestia:
First of all Dj let me just say I'm glad you put me into the story as well.

Djlamar2:
I couldn't have left you out Celestia. I mean you were there when she finally passed the test.

Celestia:
That's true. Anyway I want to know what's in store for her now?

Djlamar2:
Interesting. Well as I said before she's gonna have a lot more to learn. And so you know a certain little pony is gonna show up. *Baby Twilight Sparkle gasps*

Baby Twilight Sparkle:
Me?

Djlamar2:
Mm-hmm. *She squeals* I won't go into detail right now but let's just say that its gonna happen in the next few books.

Twilight Sparkle:
That sounds awesome. But you know what folks? We're out of time. Be sure to check out Dj's book "The Crystal Empire". And thanks for tuning in.

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Later at the after party.

Twilight Sparkle:
I gotta admit Dj this season has been good so far. A fanmade book, The Crystal Empire and more to come.

Djlamar2:
Well like I said before the best is yet to come.

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So ends the behind the scenes look at my retelling of "The Crystal Empire". Hope that answered some questions for my latest story .