A/N: And now I'm finally back with a new chapter of Rise of the Gourd! Sorry for the wait but I need to think things through before I write or it'll end up being rushed.
Well enough about that, let's just get it on with the new chapter.
Disclaimer: I don't own Ed, Edd n Eddy, My Little Pony and by extension, Total Drama, Saki, Scott Pilgrim vs the World, RWBY and Dan Vs.
It's been days since the Gourd's attack.
Everything is now back to normal in CHS as everyone would attend school without further worries... for now.
As for Jonny, the young man decided to turn himself to the authorities after the trouble he caused. Though he only stayed in jail for only a night after Double D bails him out on the next day. The gang tried to contact Jonny's parents but with to no success, it is speculated that they abandon him after the destruction of the cul-de-sac back in Peach Creek.
Double D's parents decided to take Jonny to their home, much like they did to the Dazzlings, and the young boy was very grateful for that.
Upon hearing that Jonny is now living in Double D's home, the gang led by Eddy decided to give Jonny and by extension, Plank, a welcoming party. And during the party, Jonny can't help but feel welcome while finally making amends with Eddy and everyone.
Jonny was also told by Double D that his parents has enrolled him in CHS, though much like Sunset before, it'll take a while before he gets accepted by everyone. Jonny is fine with that, he can wait.
The problem with Twilight and Flash was also been solved... albeit for a few days. Due the fact that the handcuffs that binds them together was so unbreakable, the gang had to look for it's key. Meanwhile, Twilight had to stay with Flash's home for the time being, though many have been wondering if something happened to the two of them during those times, because every morning they would come to school with huge smiles on their faces. Finally, after days of searching, Eddy found the key in one Rainbow Dash's sneakers, much to the girl's bewilderment.
It was a nice morning at CHS, students would arrive one by one while greeting their friends. Right now, a familiar retro van stops in front of the school as it drops off the cul-de-sac boys along with the Dazzlings and Jonny.
"I'll be parking my van in the parking lot... hopefully, somewhere away from Miss Rarity's sedan." Double D said as he drives away.
Jonny turns to Eddy in confusion, "What does he mean by that, Eddy?'' he asked. He is currently wearing a black shirt, green camo pants, black sneakers and a gray oversized beanie hat.
"Our resident fashionista doesn't like Double D's van near her car.'' Eddy replied with a blank look.
"So... is Jonny Wood-boy ready for his first day in the dungeon of higher education?'' Rolf asked with a smile.
Jonny nodded, "Oh boy! Plank and I are very excited! It's been a while since the two of us went to school!" he exclaimed in joy.
Taro then leans towards Eddy, "Do he really thinks that the wooden board is a student in this school too?!" he whispered indecorously.
"Yeah... just get used to it." Eddy replied with a blank look.
After a minute later, Double D then came back with a bum look, "Woah... what's with the face, Prez?'' Duncan asked in surprise.
"I parked my van again... right besides Miss Rarity's car.'' Double D replied while rubbing his temples.
Duncan grimaced, "Okaaaay..." he replied.
Double D then let's out a sigh, "Welp... better prepare myself for the inevitable. I can already feel Rarity's pale hands grasping my throat." he said.
"I think your thinking too negatively prez.'' Taro said with a blank look.
"Hey guys!" a familiar voice called.
The cul-de-sac boys plus the Dazzlings and Jonny turns around to see the Mane Girls plus Alejandro and Flash Sentry walking towards them, the person who greeted them was none other than Rainbow Dash. Fluttershy then made her towards Double D and greeted him with a hug.
"How is it going?!" Rainbow greeted, "I heard that Jonny is now attending this school." she pointed out.
Jonny nodded, "Boy! Sure I am! Plank and I are very excited, right buddy?" he asked his inanimate friend, he then nodded in response, "Plank says that it's a privilege to be a part of this school.'' he said.
Everyone, minus the Eds & Rolf, stares at Jonny with weird looks.
"Ah think it'll take a while until ah get used ta him talking ta a piece of wood.'' Applejack stated with a perplexed look.
"You and me both." Alejandro replied in agreement as he drink an aspirin.
Eddy then turns to Twilight and Flash, "So... anything happen to the two of you?'' he asked with a teasing grin.
The two blushed upon the question before looking away, "N-no-nothing happened, Eddy... nothing happened...'' Flash replied nervously as he rubs the back of his head.
'Yeah... everything is fine, Eddy. Nothing to worry about.'' Twilight said in agreement as she twirls her locks.
Eddy looks at them with a smirk, "Suuuuuurrreeee..." he said with a teasing eyebrow, much to their embarrassment.
"Well... I'm just glad that the whole fiasco from the past days is finally over." Rarity said, "I don't want to experience another trouble involving mutated vegetables and fruits!" she said with a grimace.
"Plank and I are once again for the trouble we caused.'' Jonny said with a solemn look.
"Jonny darling, chin-up, everything is done and done. You learned your mistake and repent for it, that's all that matters now.'' Rarity said with a smile making Jonny smile back at her.
Fluttershy let's out a giggle, "I really enjoy times like this when were all together.'' she mused, "It's just sad that Pinkie and Big Ed aren't here, right now." she said.
"Yeah... things like this aren't the same without our resident funny duo.'' Double D stated crossing his arms.
Unbeknownst to everyone, a bus just stopped at the other side of the street and out came two people who were been absent in the better part of this fic. One of them was a girl and when she saw the gang from the distance, she let's out a big smile.
"Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey guys! We're back!" the girl called out in excitement.
Everyone turns around to see two person approaching them, those persons were none other than Ed and Pinkie Pie.
"Big Ed! Pinkie Pie!" everyone cheered.
The entire hang except the Dazzlings and Jonny ran towards Ed and Pinkie and welcomes them back with a big hug.
"Welcome back, Ed! Welcome back, Miss Pinkamena!" Double D greeted.
"We miss you two, so much!" Rarity said in delight.
"Yes! The son of shepherd is delighted to see Dimwitted-Ed boy and Go-Go part Girl Pinkie once again, haha!" Rolf cheered.
"I was wondering when are the two of you gonna come back." Rainbow Dash stated with a grin.
"Yeah... I thought the two of you eloped during your vacation." Duncan said earning him weird looks from everyone, "What?" he asked in confusion.
"Duncan's strange comment aside. We are all glad that the two of you are back.'' Double D said with a smile.
Sunset then approaches Ed, "Hey, Big Ed, are you all right now?" she asked with a smile.
Ed nodded with a smile, "Yup! No more yanky my wanky. Dad may be gone but I believe he wants me to move on, and every good boy should always listen to their parents.'' he replied.
"I don't like that kind of logic but I'm glad that it works for you, big lummox.'' Eddy stated with a grin.
Pinkie then saw Twilight, "Twily!" she gasped before pulling her in a hug, "I didn't know you were here?!" she cheered.
Twilight let's out a giggle, "I just came here to visit. But I'm glad to see you again.'' she said.
Fluttershy then looks around, "Umm... where's Sarah?'' she asked.
"Yeah. She hasn't come back yet.'' Flash pointed out.
Ed shook his head, "Nope. Sarah is back home... packing." he replied which surprises everyone.
"Packing? But why is she packing?" Rarity asked in confusion.
"You see... Sarah took a good look at herself during the vacation. She decided that she wants to become a better person, so she decided to transfer in an all-girls Catholic School to help improve her behavior." Pinkie explained.
"She'll be leaving tonight. She's just gonna finish packing before saying goodbye to everyone.'' Ed added.
"Catholic School, huh?'' Eddy mused, "Never knew that she would go in that kind of school.'' he said.
"Yeah. But it's her life. If she wants to do this, then let her do it. I'm pretty sure that Mister Anderson is proud of her decision." Taro said with a smile.
Double D nodded in agreement, "It's going to be weird without her around but I'm happy with her new life.'' he stated.
"So... did we miss anything while were gone?'' Pinkie asked in excitement.
Eddy let's out a chuckle, "You miss a lot... but first!" he said before pulling Jonny next to him, "Ed... guess who decided to show up?'' he asked with a grin.
"Hiya, Ed! Long time, no see." Jonny greeted.
Upon setting sights on Jonny, Ed let's out a shock gasp, "Oh no! It's the evil Gourd!" he exclaimed. He then grabs Jonny by the neck and began to shake him violently, "Don't worry guys! I'll take care of this evil scum quick!" he said much to everyone's shock.
"Ngok! Ngok! Ngok!" Jonny let's out asphyxiated sound.
"Ed! You maniac! Let him go!" Eddy yelled.
"Ed! Ed! Ed! Jonny is not a bad person anymore!" Double D added.
Ed stares at everyone with a confused look, "He's not?'' he asked.
"No! Now let him go!" Rainbow Dash replied.
Ed then let's go of Jonny, "Sorry there, Jonny." he apologized.
Jonny let's out a few coughs, "It's okay Ed... after the trouble I caused from the past few days, I definitely deserve that.'' he admitted, "Anyway... Plank and I are delighted to see you again, Ed." he said with a smile while offering him handshake.
"Likewise Jonny.'' Ed replied as he accepted his handshake as everyone let's out a smile.
Later that day in the cafeteria, everyone were delighted to see both Ed and Pinkie Pie again, Ed's bandmates were thrilled to see their leader again back to his normal self. Sarah also came to school to say her farewell to everyone before she transfer to another girl, and she was given a nice send-off. Jimmy was sadden by her departure but gotten over with thanks to the company of the Crusaders.
Currently, everyone are having a good time eating lunch while Eddy's band are setting up their instruments.
"Isn't this exciting?!" Rarity said in delight, "It's been a while since we last hear Eddy's band perform in front of all of us.'' she stated.
"Ah gotta admit, ah'm pretty excited of what song he's gonna sing next." Applejack admitted.
Alejandro took a sip of his soda, "With how they shift from one genre to another. You had to expect the unexpected things from them.'' he commented.
"I just hope it's not as heavy like the last time.'' Twilight mumbled.
"Don't worry darling, Eddy's band only sings those kind of songs whenever they're getting "too" competitive." Rarity reassured.
"And in a place like a cafeteria, Eddy knows which song he's gonna sing.'' Double D added.
"I wonder what kind of song is he gonna sing." Fluttershy mused.
"I think were about to find out.'' Flash said, "I think they're about to start.'' he pointed out.
Eddy got in front of the microphone stand while holding his guitar as Duncan, Blue Note and Laughing Zap got into their instruments, "Hey everybody, hope you all having a nice lunch.'' he greeted which earns him cheers, "First off, I'd like to say once again, welcome back Big Ed and Pinkie Pie, we're glad that you son a bitches are here again. What would in the world would we do without the two of you.'' he said with a grin which made everyone burst out laughing.
"Ugh... did he really need to call them that?" Twilight asked indecorously.
"Don't worry Twilight, there's no harm done.'' Pinkie reassured with a smile as Ed nodded in agreement.
"Welp! Let's spice up your lunch break with a nice music.'' Eddy claimed as he began to strum his guitar, "I hope you all enjoy.'' he said.
Eddy continues to play his guitar solo for a few minutes, then Blue Note followed and a few more notes, Eddy began to sing.
Baby's black balloon makes her fly, I almost fell into that hole in your life
And you're not thinking 'bout tomorrow, Cuz you were the same as me
But on your knees
Much like how the band performed with Iris, everyone were captivated by their performance.
"My goodness! This is a lot better than I expected." Rarity gasped in delight. She then looks at Applejack whom is once again charmed by Eddy's singing, "Ohoho~ Applejack can deny it all she wants but it's pretty obvious that she's heads over heels with Eddy." she thought.
Trixie was clapping her hands as she enjoys the music, she was soon followed by everyone.
"What's the title of this song?" Sunset asked as she claps her hands.
"From what Duncan told me, it's titled Black Balloon." Alejandro replied as he took another sip of his soda.
"That's a nice title for a song.'' Double D commented with a smile.
A thousand other boys could never reach you, How could I have been the one?
I saw the world spin beneath you, And scatter like ice from the spoon that was your womb
As Eddy began to sing the second verse, everyone got off from their seats and began to dance around with partners. Double D is now dancing with Fluttershy, Rarity with Scott Green, Taro with Dawn, Pinkie with Ed and even Aria with Straight. The rest remained in their seats as they listen to the music.
"And the lunchroom turns into a dance hall.'' Alejandro joked, "I don't mind though.'' he admitted.
"Rolf agrees." Rolf replied with a smile.
Comin' down the world turned over, And angels fall without you there
And I go on as you get colder, Or are you someone's prayer?
And there's no time left for losin', When you stand they fall, yeah
Comin' down the world turned over, And angels fall without you there
After the chorus, the band plays an instrumental part. They then paused for a minute... before playing again.
And I go on as you get colder, All because I'm...
Comin' down the years turn over, And angels fall without you there
"This song is so beautiful.'' Twilight commented as she dances with Flash.
"Eddy sure knows how to write amazing songs." Flash replied.
And I'll go on and I'll lead you home and...
All because I'm..., All because I'm...
And I'll become, What you became to me
After the song everyone gave the band a round of applause, even Adagio was clapping, as Eddy and his band bows to them in gratitude.
Meanwhile, Jonny let's out smile. "You're right, Plank. Going back to school was the best start of our new life.'' he claimed.
Meanwhile at Crystal Prep High, we go inside a room where we see seismograph which then stopped from measuring. Then a lavender hand ripped the results from the machine, and then pinned it on a board. The board had different pictures pinned on it, with red strings that led to a picture of Canterlot High School. The hand belongs to a girl that looks similar to Twilight Sparkle.
...
Oh, who am I kidding?! The girl is none other than the human-counterpart of Twilight Sparkle. She is currently wearing a lab coat over a blue high-collar shirt, purple plaid skirt and dark boots. Her hair is tied in a bun by a pencil.
"No doubt about it, Spike." Twilight said to a puppy cheerfully eating from behind, "There's definitely something's strange going on in that school.'' she pointed out a she tips her glasses as the puppy barked loudly in response. Then she heard a knock from the door, she then quickly made her way towards it before opening it and saw Hannah, "Oh... hello, Hannah..." she greeted nervously, "What can I do for you?''she asked.
"I talked to Principal Cinch. She agreed to my petition to have you join the Friendship Games." Hannah replied with a stern gaze.
"What?!" Twilight gasped in shock, "But... but Hannah, I'm not a even an athletic person." she reasoned.
"True but leave the athletic events to other members." Hannah replied.
"Then why?" Twilight asked in confusion.
"The Friendship Games are just around the corner and we need you to participate at the Academic events. You see our opponents, Cantelot High, my brother is attending there, and he had the same wavelength of intellectual knowledge as you are.'' Hannah replied which taken Twilight by surprise, "Even if doesn't join the Friendship Games, my brother can still be a big help for their team. So whether you like it or not, you're joining the Friendship Games.'' she said with a cold voice.
Twilight flinch from the tone of her voice, '"I... I..." she tries to reason with her but she is too scared to talk back with Hannah,
"I'll be talking to Principal Cinch about this again, I'm pretty sure she'll be having a talk with you.'' Hannah said before leaving Twilight alone.
Twilight let's out a sigh, "This can't be happening...'' she muttered in disbelief.
A/N: And that's that! The final chapter of Rise of the Gourd! Sorry it's not as grand as Rainbow Rock's final chapter but I think this kind of ending fits. Anyway, if you're wondering why I decided to remove Sarah and to be honest, I don't have much ideas for her unlike Jimmy, so I decided to remove her, but she'll reappear again from time to time. Also, Sci-Twi made appearance! This means that the next story arc will be the Friendship Games! But I'm going to write a few more chapters of Canterlot Children, a new chapter of Japari Park Edventures and Girlfriends x Boyfriends BETA.
Anyway, that's all I want to say for now, so I'll see you in my next story.
