"So... you did all that... to protect me...?" Crusher asked, tears beginning to roll down his cheeks.

"Of course we did, our sweet child," Queen Veranna smiled tearfully.

Crusher couldn't control the tears anymore, and he was ready to break down before running towards his mother. The queen welcomed him in and embraced him as much as she could.

"Shh... it's okay. I'm here now..."

King Leo joined in the embrace and hugged his son, kissing the top of his head. Everyone else watched the reunion with a smile.

"We're happy for you, Crusher," Blaze said. "We all are."

"Thanks, Blaze," Crusher turned to him with a smile. "It really means a lot."

"Come, child," Queen Veranna beckoned. "We'll take you and all your friends to the castle. It's only right after they've done so much for you."

"The castle?" Crusher's eyes lit up.

His parents nodded, and a rainbow bridge opened up, leading to a castle at the top of the clouds. Everyone gasped at the tremendous sight.

"It's beautiful!" Blaze gasped.

"Come, knights, follow us!" King Leo told them as he walked into the bridge.

X

That night, a celebration and a ball had been held in honor of the prince's return.

"Wow! I've never been to a ball before!" Sparkle said.

"Amazing, isn't it?" Violet asked. "I haven't been to a party like this in ages!"

"Attention, everyone!" King Leo called everyone to face him and his wife. "It is our honor to present to you our son, the Lost Rainbow Prince, Prince Crusher!"

At their words, the crowd turned to the staircase as Crusher came down in a more proper attire as his hair was groomed and a glowing cape was draped behind him.

"Ooh! He looks so regal!" Phoenix commented.

"And so handsome~" Pickle sighed dreamily.

Crusher took his place in the middle of his parents, causing everyone to bow. Queen Veranna smiles proudly at her son before raising her goblet.

"Three cheers for the prince's return!"

"Hip hip hooray! Hip hip hooray! Hip hip hooray!!!"

"Now, you may all continue dancing!" King Leo declared.

Everyone proceeded to do so. As they did, Crusher approached Pickle and held out a hand.

"Would you um... like to dance?"

Pickle blushed but nodded eagerly as his tire met his hand. Instantly, rainbow magic swirled out of Crusher's hand, and with a flash of light, Pickle's truck form dissolved into a human form with bubbly blonde hair as he wore a lime green suit.

"Whoaaaa..."

"Guess dancing requires a change of form?" Crusher chuckled.

"Guess it does," Pickle beamed before pulling the prince into the dance floor.

And for the whole night, they danced until their hearts content.