When Twilight was outside she told Rarity, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and Pinkie Pie why Panelo had been so upset earlier. They were surprised to hear that he hadn't received his Cutie Mark yet.
"The poor dear, being teased and without friends must have delayed his getting a Cutie Mark." Rarity shook her head sympathetically.
"I think his not getting a Cutie Mark is what led to most of the teasing." Rainbow Dash pointed out.
"I agree, Canterlot ponies can be shallow." Twilight nodded. "Actually I'm glad I didn't make friends with most of them, they might have made me shallow."
Everyone else nodded in agreement. Twilight then led them over to Applejack, the Cutie Mark Crusaders, and Spike, who were all still at Sweet Apple Acres. Twilight told everyone about she and Panelo becoming a couple, but left out the magical hearts since she wanted to ask Celestia about that first. All her friends congratulated her and were happy that she had found someone. Even the Cutie Mark Crusaders were happy for her, though Scootaloo didn't show it that much. With Sweetie Belle it was a different story, and Apple Bloom was in the middle: happy, but not gushing about it.
Spike was especially happy, since he had started to think of Panelo as his big brother. He couldn't wait for it to happen officially, but didn't say so out loud.
They then headed back to Ponyville, not sure how they were going to tell everyone else about Panelo not having a Cutie Mark. It turns out they didn't need too, Panelo had gained so much confidence from Twilight loving him back that he actually came out without his mask and cape! All the other ponies were surprised, some were even shocked, but to his and Twilight and her friends relief no one laughed. Panelo explained that he's just been having trouble finding his one talent, especially since most of the ponies in Canterlot weren't any help. But with Twilight's help he was able to find his special talent so his Cutie Mark should come any day now. All the other ponies nodded and even offered their services if Panelo should need them. But, laughter suddenly happened. It was Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon of course.
"Oh don't mind them, they make fun of us too." Apple Bloom shook her head. "Especially me."
"It's okay, two out of a whole town is pretty good." Panelo smiled.
Fortunately, the rest of the town glared at Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon, making them embarrassed and uncomfortable once they noticed.
"Uh...we're late for a salon appointment." Diamond Tiara said awkwardly, grabbing Silver Spoon and dashing off with her.
The Cutie Mark Crusaders then apologized to Panelo for pressuring him and accidentally causing him to trip. Panelo of course accepted their apology.
After that, Panelo never went out with his mask and cape again.
Twilight sent a letter to Celestia about the magic heart she and Panelo formed. Celestia immediately called them to her castle.
When they arrived Celestia took them into her private library.
"So, you say that two magical hearts came out of both your horns and combined into one?" Celestia used her magic to search through the books.
"Yes, and den surrounded us in mist and connected our hearts wit' a line." Panelo added.
"Ah, here it is." Celestia moved a pink book over to a book pedestal.
"'The Magic in Your Heart'?" Twilight read the cover.
"Yes, this book is about how emotions can create powerful magic." Celestia smiled. "This book helped me realize that you could only bring my sister back if you let true friendship into your heart. Friendship is the second strongest force in the world. Love is the strongest."
"So our love created some sort of spell?" Twilight asked.
"Kind of, true love always creates a special kind of spell." Celestia explained. "A spell that connects two hearts so they become one. It's different for every couple. Because you have so much magical ability Twilight the spell was able to be visual to you and Panelo. Usually it just happens on the inside. Here."
The page she turned to explained all about love and all the powerful things it could do.
"You mean we're true loves?" Panelo smiled ecstatically; Twilight was very happy to hear this too.
"That's right. And the love you have for each other will cause wonderful things in the future." Celestia smiled. "Just like Rarity and Spike's love will bring about a glorious reign in Drakeria your love might create powerful magic that could even outshine mine. Or even bring permanent peace and harmony to Equestria."
"Oh, we could never outshine your magic." Twilight blushed humbly.
"You never know." Celestia smiled. "Just continue loving each other and someday in the future your love will cause something special and powerful. Very special and very powerful."
Twilight and Panelo headed home after that and told Spike and the other five ponies what they found out. They were amazed to hear this, and glad that Panelo and Twilight's relationship will turn out special.