At one point in the story, Twilight looks at the portal for no apparent reason. However, there's a very good reason. She's contemplating the very solution you seek.

You're not thinking inside a chimney. You're working on a false foundation.

There is a way for Twilight to permanently reunite with her friends. I’ve hinted to this option in the story. Can you figure out this solution for Twilight?Extra Hint 1: Four solutions in this story are hinted. One's just silly, one impractical and one's been used. It's the permanent and practical one that happily ever after can create.Extra Hint 2: Try thinking inside a chimney.Extra Hint 3: There’s a reason why Twilight keeps the entry portal around.Extra Hint 4: If you read the story like a programmer, you have a greater chance of finding the solution.

@Dragor King,OK now I have to reread this and pick it apart. I think I hear what you are hinting at but I wanna make sure!

@TigerLily,Twilight Sparkle awaits your solution. Don't let her down.

@Dragor King, :D I'm keeping you lol. If this site a favorite author button you would so be getting clicked right now!

@TigerLily,I would favor you too. You're my favorite reader. Btw, did you see my story that I posted today?
penana.com/story/9246/celestia-visits-nightmare-moon

@Dragor King, aww, I'm so glad that I'm your favorite reader! You made my day! I can't wait till I get off work so I can reread this and read the new story you posted! Stupid adulthood! I wish I could be lazy lol. Just read for money, then life would be perfect ;)

@TigerLily,If I were a rich man, I'd pay you to read my stories. It would be a symbiotic relationship. ;)

I cried when I wrote this story. I'm glad you liked it.