Friendship is Magic: The Seventh Element

by Master Mr B

"When the sixth element is revealed, a special element can appear that is a combination of the other six. It serves as the controller that bounds the power if the six elements together. But nobody, not even the royal sisters, have ever uncovered this...Seventh Element..." Follow my OC as he takes part in the adventures of FiM. And possibly win the heart of Twilight Sparkle...

68. Magical Mystery Cure

Magical Mystery Cure

Pony's Log Number 313: Who knew something as simple as completing a spell would change our lives forever...

Ladies and Gentlecolts.

"Ponyville" the musical!

A small collection of birds made their way down to Ponyville, they had just flown by the Great Oak Library when Twilight opened her window.

[Twilight -She extended her fore-legs to welcome the morning sun. Then she walked by Spike to pull the blanket off his sleeping basket, waking him up with a start before he groaned and fell face first into his pillow. She then headed out of the Library where her coltfriend, Mario, was waiting for her.]

Morning in Ponyville shimmers
Morning in Ponyville shines
And I know for absolute certain

[Twilight and Mario - they sing together and walk side by side into town.]

That everything is certainly fine

[Mario - As several ponies walk to streets of town, Twilight and Mario both jump to the edge of water fountain as Mayor Mare is talking with her two assistants.]

There's the Mayor en route to her office

[Twilight - She and Mario continued down the street and pass the Quills and Sofas shop where Davenport was advertising some new quills.]

There's the sofa clerk selling some quills

"Morning, kids!" Davenport replied cheerfully.

[Twilight - Jumps into the foreground as some ponies behind them are enjoying themselves at the outdoor cafe.

Our Ponyville is so gentle and still

[Mario - He and Twilight then rush over to one of the tables where a fancy pony and mare are sitting together with Savior Faire standing at the right.]

Can things ever go wrong?

[Twilight - She and Mario then hopped onto the table and did a tap dance together on their hind legs. Mario then side-somersaulted off the table as Savior Faire and the fancy stallion helped Twilight down. Mario then linked one of Twilight's fore-legs with his so they could walk away side-by-side.]

I don't think they ever will

[Twilight and Mario - As the two walk away from the Town Hall, two Pegasi leap over them from right to left, then another two Pegasi did the same from left to right. They then walked along side each other and then headed off on opposite sides of the couple. Two more ponies were doing choreography in the background and four Pegasi were flying in formation above them.]

Morning in Ponyville shimmers
Morning in Ponyville shines
And we know for absolute certain
That everything is certainly-

SPLASH!

Just as Mario and Twilight raised their fore-legs into the air. Somepony dumped a large quantity of water on top of them, leaving them drenched and irritated.

"DASHIE!" Mario bellowed angrily.

"Rainbow Dash, that's not funny!" Twilight yelled as she looked at the sky.

"Terribly sorry, darling," said Rarity, looking rather frazzled as she was using her magic to move about thunder clouds, "I'm afraid I'm...I'm not good with the thundery ones."

"Well, you know how much lighting bothers...wait, what did you say?!" Mario exclaimed as he and Twilight then noticed Rarity...had Rainbow's cutie mark on her flank! They both gasped.

"Something tells me everything is not going to be fine," said Twilight worried.

"You can say that again, sweetie!" Mario replied in the same tone.

(Main theme)

Twilight and Mario wasted no time approaching Rarity and took notice that the marshmallow mare was trying to control both thunder clouds and snow clouds at the same time.

"What are you doing?" Twilight asked.

"What happened to your cutie mark?" Mario added.

"Whatever do you mean, Twilight and Mario?" Rarity replied calmly as she pointed to her cutie mark, "I'm simply doing what I've done since the day it first appeared."

"Say what?" said Mario quickly before adding frantically, "B-b-b-but, Rares, you're a seamstress, not a weather pony!"

"Seamstress?" Rarity exclaimed with a chuckle, "Well, I certainly do have a taste for certain patterns and designs if that's what you meant." She then clustered up some clouds in the sky.

"Does my sky look fabulous or what?" Rarity asked when several ponies appeared to grumble and complain to her for the...err...unorthodox weather. Rarity tried to walk away, but the grumbling ponies soon surrounded her.

"Too last season?" Rarity asked sheepishly.

"Where is Rainbow Dash?" said Twilight, "Why isn't she handling this?" Poor Rarity was getting overwhelmed by the crowds as Mario spin jumped about to get Rarity somewhere safe. Twilight waited impatiently for him to return as he landed beside her.

"She said something about Rainbow being at her cottage outside the Everfree Forest," Mario told Twilight. The two ponies were more worried than ever.

It wasn't long before Spike had joined them, though he was still feeling rather sleepy as a large yawn escaped his mouth.

"I still don't know what you had to wake me up for," Spike complained, "I love sleeping in the rain."

"It's not about the weather, Spike," said Twilight as she and Mario gave him a brief glare, "Rarity had Rainbow Dash's cutie mark and said this was Rainbow Dash's cottage. Something strange is going on..." Twilight and Mario both knocked on the door.

"Hopefully Flutters can set things straight with Rarity," said Mario, "I've heard of mind swapping, but cutie mark swapping...it's unheard of."

"I agree with that," said Twilight when the front door creaked open. Rainbow had answered the door.

"Hey, guys," said Rainbow nervously. Mario and Twilight were stunned.

"Dashie! What are you doing at Fluttershy's cottage?" Mario asked.

"Why is Rarity doing your job?" Twilight asked as well.

CRASH!

Before Rainbow could answer, the blue Pegasus rushed back inside.

"And what in Equestria is going on in...here?" said Twilight as she opened the door. She, Mario, and Spike were shocked to see the cottage overcrowded with critters of all shapes and sizes that were running amok. The place was in complete chaos.

"Dashie, why is Celestial Wars III happening in here?" Mario asked aloud.

[Rainbow - as she ran about the cottage, Gummy appeared to chomp her right ear. She then walked forward and put Gummy into a bird cage above her. Some other small critters ran circles around her as a cat shreded the curtains and hissed at her angrily. She sat down for a moment before trying to chase a runaway bird, but it evaded her and dived into a mouse hole. Rainbow crashed headfirst into the wall, leaving her dizzy. Once she recovered she pointed at her flank to show that she now had Fluttershy's cutie mark. Twilight, Mario and Spike shared worried looks with each other.]

These animals don't listen, no, not one little bit
They run around out of control and throw their hissy fits
It's up to me to stop them, 'cause plainly you can see
It's got to be my destiny, and it's what my cutie mark is telling me

[Fluttershy - At Sugarcube Corner, Fluttershy was inside trying to blow up a balloon for a group of ponies, but it quickly deflated as she smiled at them nervously. She then put on some gaucho glasses. The rest of the ponies looked rather bored and confused. Fluttershy then blew a noise maker and tried to smile for them. She then heard some laughter, but turned to see that it was Spike they were laughing at as he wore the gaucho glasses and danced around. Twilight and Mario gestured for Spike to stop. Fluttershy then showed her flank has Pinkie's cutie mark.]

I try to keep them laughing, put a smile upon their face
But no matter what I try; it seems a bit of a disgrace
I have to entertain them, it's there for all to see
It's got to be my destiny, and it's what my cutie mark is telling me

[Pinkie Pie - Twilight, Mario, and Spike head to Sweet Apple Acres. They find Pinkie, her mane and tail are straight, trying to shake some apples off a tree. One apple then bonked her on the head. She then tried to push a plow only to faceplant the dirt since she couldn't make it budge. Twilight, Mario, and Spike watched Pinkie as she stacked some hay bundles and a barrel to reach and try to fix a bent up water chute, but the chute ended up breaking and Pinkie was soaked as she hit the ground below. Pinkie then tried pulling a wagon loaded with caged chickens inside when one chicken landed on her mane, poked her head and left an egg as it took off. She then attempted to buck a tree but ended up hurting herself. She then lifted a bucket to catch the falling apples, but they landed on her instead of inside the bucket. She fell into her back, rubbing her head as she showed the two ponies and Spike that she has Applejack's cutie mark.]

I don't care much for pickin' fruit and plowin' fields ain't such a hoot
No matter what I try, I cannot fix this busted water chute!
I've got so many chores to do, it's no fun being me
But it has to be my destiny, 'cause it's what my cutie mark is telling me

[Applejack - At the Carousel Boutique, the two ponies and Spike watch as Applejack tried frantically to sew some sort of outfit with a measuring tape around her neck. She then tried to put together a rather sloppy dress as she puts a fore-hoof to her forehead. Then she walked over to another mannequin that had another poorly made outfit and added a hat to it before walking away. She then showed that part of the checkered fabric on it wasn't even attached to the outfit and already had a hole in it. She then added a poorly made feather headdress to another outfit that was made out of a grey sack. She then looked at her flank, which had Rarity's cutie mark as the sewing machine jammed up on her.]

Lookie here at what I made, I think that it's a dress
I know it doesn't look like much, I'm under some distress
Could y'all give me a hand here and help me fix this mess?
My destiny is not pretty, but it's what my cutie mark is tellin' me

[Rarity - She stood at the top of a hill as she struggled to use her magic to control what had become renegade weather. Several clouds that produced rain and snow could be seen in the sky as she looked at Ponyville from the outskirts. The sun finally broke through the clouds, but three ponies were completely red due to sunburns and were later covered in snow.]

I'm in love with weather patterns, but the others have concerns
For I gave them frostbite over top of their sunburns
I have to keep on trying, for everyone can see

[Rarity - She appeared in the upper left of the screen]

It's got to be

[Fluttershy - She removed the gaucho glasses as she appeared on the bottom right.]

It's got to be

[Pinkie - She appeared on the bottom left as she raised a fore-leg into the air.]

My Destiny

[Applejack - She adjusted her hat as she appeared on the upper right.]

My Destiny

[Rarity, Rainbow Dash, and Fluttershy - Rainbow then appeared in the middle as she looked at her cutie mark.]

And it's what my cutie mark

[Pinkie and Applejack]

It's what my cutie mark

[All the girls minus Twilight - Six colored rectangles appeared with each of the mane seven's cutie marks, but only Twilight and Mario were standing in the right places. In fact, Only half of the six girls could be seen in the way they were standing to make two ponies appear as one. Mario was the only pony seen whole. As all but Twilight finish singing, Twilight and Mario looked at the others with worried faces.]

Yes, it's what my cutie mark is telling me!

It wasn't much longer before Twilight and Mario returned to the Great Oak Library.

"This is bad," said Twilight in a panic, "This is very, very bad."

"It's like a nightmare that you just can't wake up from!" Mario added, "and I should know, I've already tried calling for Aunt Luna, but no reply."

"What's going on?" Spike asked as he came in after the two ponies, "Why is this happening?"

"Last night when you were taking one of your seven-hour bubble baths," Twilight explained as she walked up the case where the seven Elements of Harmony were, "Mario and I got a special delivery from the princess."

Flashback

Twilight was seen taking the package from the mail colt. He held out a clipboard so Twilight could sign her signature for it before she quickly closed the door. Mario stood nearby as Twilight opened the package to see that it was some sort of book.

"Dear Twilight Sparkle and Mario Star," Twilight read aloud, "The spell contained on the last page of this book is Star Swirl the Bearded's secret unfinished masterpiece." Twilight gasped and ooh excitedly.

"Nice," Mario added with a smile on his face.

"He was never able to get it right, and thus abandoned it," Twilight continued to read, "I believe you two are the only ponies who can understand and rewrite it. Princess Celestia." Mario blinked as Twilight set the letter down and started flipping through the pages of it.

"We've never been asked to rewrite a spell before," said Mario.

"Shall we see what it is?" Twilight asked as she found the page with the spell in it.

"Sure," said Mario, "we can read it together."

"From one another, another to one," they read aloud, "A mark of one's destiny singled out alone, fulfilled." Neither did anypony knew that by reading the spell aloud that Twilight's element began to glow and shot a beam at the other elements causing their colors to shuffle about. The shuffling caused Mario's Element to flicker.

"That doesn't make any sense. It doesn't even rhyme!" Twilight remarked. It was then the colors of the other elements stopped shuffling about, leaving them altered. Mario's Element lost all its shine and color, its magic drained completely.

"Ugh..." Mario groaned as he suddenly felt rather weak and slumped to his knees.

"Mario, are you okay?" Twilight asked worried.

"I...I suddenly felt a little dizzy," said Mario wearily as he recovered and stood back up, "But now I feel normal again. Weird..."

"It's been a long day, sweetie," said Twilight as she let out a yawn and set the book down, "I think I'll turn in myself."

"Goodnight, sweetheart," Mario replied as he kissed her cheek and headed for home. Twilight returned his kiss and then headed upstairs to bed.

End Flashback

"We cast the spell so we could find out what it was," Twilight finished explaining to Spike, "but nothing seemed to happen. But something did happen. The spell changed the Elements of Harmony! That must be why their cutie marks are all wrong! And...GASP!"

"What's wrong?" Mario asked.

"You're little dizzy spell wasn't fatigue, sweetie," said Twilight, "Look at your Element!" Mario headed beside her and saw that his Element was black and lifeless. No sign of any magical power resided in it.

"The Element of Love...the...the only time something like that happens is if..." Mario then gasped, "...if the bond between the Element and the bearer...is broken!" Twilight and Spike looked at him with large eyes. Twilight felt devastated. Spike immediately tried to do damage control.

"Hold up, you guys!" Spike said calmly, "This only happened because the Elements got shuffled around! Just cast a counter-spell to switch them back and Mario will be reconnected with his Element." Twilight quickly searched the journal.

"Oh," Twilight groaned sadly, "There is no counter-spell!"

"Oh no!" Mario exclaimed.

"Why don't you use that memory spell you used to fix everypony when Discord was here?" Spike suggested next.

"It's not their memories, Spike," said Twilight, "It's their true selves that have been altered."

"Zecroa's cure for the cutie pox?" Spike suggested.

"What good would that do?" Mario asked.

"Telling the truth, finding your true selves," Spike pointed out, "I'm just thinking logically here!"

"Either way," said Twilight as she lowered her head in defeat, "That won't work either..." Twilight then gave the book to Spike before she started making her way upstairs.

"Sweetie..." said Mario sadly.

"Well," Spike said with a sigh, "maybe it won't be so bad. Maybe our friends will grow to like their new lives."

"No, Spike," said Twilight sadly as she stopped halfway down the stairs, "They're not who they are meant to be anymore. Their destinies are now changed and Mario is no longer the Seventh Element. And it's all my fault."

"Twilight..." said Mario gently.

"Mario, just go..." Twilight whimpered as she kept her back to him, "You deserve better than me for a marefriend. You should..."

"You stop right there, Twilight Sparkle!" Mario said angrily, "If you think I'm going to just break up with you over this. You are so wrong!"

"But I destroyed your connection with the Elements," Twilight protested weakly.

"It's not your fault!" Mario retorted sternly.

"Yes it is!" Twilight replied.

"No it's not!" Mario yelled loudly. Twilight flinched from his loud voice and even Spike took a step back. Mario sternly approached the purple pony.

"I'm not angry with you," said Mario firmly as he held her chin with a fore-hoof, "Neither of us knew this was going to happen when we read that spell together. It's obvious the universe just loves playing cruel jokes with me. Plus this isn't all your fault. I read that spell with you two. We'll share the blame together. Yes, I am upset about not being the Element of Love anymore, but not with you, Twilight. I know you're upset, sweetie, but pushing me away isn't going to make things better. Nor will breaking up with me..." Twilight sniffled.

"But I still don't know what to do..." Twilight answered sadly before making her way up to her bedroom. Spike and Mario just watched her head up with sad looks on their faces. The latter hugged the book to his chest as Mario headed upstairs to comfort his marefriend. Spike arrived upstairs to see Mario gently stroking Twilight's back as she sat on her bed looking very glum.

[Twilight - As she sat in the dark and Mario sat on the edge of her bed and rubbed her back with a fore-hoof, the rain and snow continued to fall outside. She then gets off her bed and placed her fore-hoof against the window. At Sweet Apple acres, the farm is now a wasteland with dying plants and trees. Pinkie tried to buck a tree but only a single leaf remains, which is soon blown away into the wind. Pinkie sadly watched the leaf float away. In Ponyville, the ponies are shunning and closing their house windows to poor Rarity, who has a wet and straightened mane and tail. She was also looking very depressed as she felt tears in her eyes.]

I have to find a way
To make this all okay
I can't believe that one mistake
Could've caused so much heartache

Oh why, oh why?

[Twilight - As Twilight's voice echoes, Applejack is boarding up the windows to the Carousel Boutique. Rainbow just sat on the floor looking depressed and defeated as the animals continued to run amok around her. Fluttershy just sat at the bottom part of a statue as ponies continued to grumble and argue with each other, making her feel defeated.]

Losing promise
I don't know what to do
Seeking answers
I fear I won't get through to you

[Twilight - As the overview of Ponyville is seen, including the out of control weather, Twilight was seen sitting on her bed again as she finished singing.]

Oh why, oh why?

Twilight then buried her face into her fore-hooves and began to cry. Mario looked at her sadly, his own eyes starting to water as Spike walked up to her to provide additional comfort.

"Oh, Spike," Twilight croaked, "What have I done? What have...we done?" It didn't take too long for Twilight to stop crying and examine the window and watch the weather outside from her window. It was then some loud sobs were heard. Twilight looked to see Mario, know kneeling beside her bed, crying.

"Oh sweetie," said Twilight, "I'm so sorry." Mario then suddenly cried harder. Twilight was taken aback, but then looked at him sadly before hugging him and started crying again herself.

"Aw come on, Twilight and Mario," said Spike, "you'll figure a way to fix this."

"I don't know Spike," Mario hiccupped as he pulled away a bit from Twilight, still shedding tears, "I feel so much confusion from the others. They feel lost...confused...hopeless...even my sweetie is depressed. I can feel it...I..." Mario stopped crying as he looked at Twilight and then placed a fore-hoof on his heart, "I...feel it. I feel their sorrow! I...I'm still connected to the love in their hearts! How...is that possible if I'm not the Element of Love anymore?" Twilight looked just as puzzled.

"Isn't it obvious?" said Spike, "There your friends. Well, marefriend in Twilight's case, but in the end, Princess Celestia did say that romance is a special kind of friendship."

"You're right, Spike," said Twilight as she got off the bed and looked at the group picture of them, "and they mean more to us than anything." Mario then stood beside her.

"Yes, they do," said Mario with a teary smile, "Because true friends are always connected with each other...and they are always there for each other when they need help..." It was then Mario's body began to glow in the colors of all six elements.

[Mario -He closed his eyes as he sang while Twilight smiled beside him as her body glowed a shade of magenta. Mario's body began to glow even brighter.]

A true, true friend helps a friend in need
A friend will be there to help them see
A true, true friend helps a friend in need
To see the light that shines from a true, true friend

"Our friends," said Twilight as her own body began to glow brighter. So bright, that Spike had to shield his eyes.

"Twilight? Mario? Are you two alright?" Spike asked. The two ponies had closed their eyes as they felt a warmth inside their hearts before they opened their eyes, showing for a couple of seconds that the center of their eyes were their own cutie marks.

"I've got it!" said Twilight, "I know what to do!"

"You do?" said Spike curiously.

"Same here!" Mario replied, "I was never separated from the Elements of Harmony at all! While the seventh Element is powered by the six elements. It's connection to the other elements is bound by a different kind of magic! The magic of friendship!"

"Exactly!" said Twilight as she and Mario headed downstairs with a blue chest in her magic grip, "We may not be able to remind them of who they are, but we can show them what they mean to each other. They'll find the part of themselves that's been lost so they can help the friend they care about so much!" Twilight then removed the glass case and placed the necklaces into the chest. Twilight and Mario both equipped their own Elements. Twilight took notice that as Mario equipped his element. A part of his Element gem glowed a shade of magenta.

"You're Element is restoring itself, sweetie!" said Twilight excitedly.

"Once the others have reconnected with each other and their cutie marks," said Mario as Twilight had Spike hold onto the chest, "The seventh Element should regain its full power!"

"Come on, Spike!" said Twilight and Mario together as the little dragon followed them in a hurry with the giant chest on his back. Mario did offer to carry the chest himself, but Spike said he was strong enough to do it.

Back outside, Cherry Berry was waiting by her balloon as Fluttershy was dragging a heavy sack along the ground. She then handed Cherry some bits so she could use the balloon.

"Fluttershy, wait!" Twilight called out as she, Mario, and Spike tried to catch up to her. They were then stopped as a rather grumpy Bon Bon, who was in their way and simply glared at them. The three friends quickly walked around her to catch up to the yellow Pegasus.

"Oh...hey, Twilight...Mario..." said Fluttershy in a depressed manner.

"Where are you going?" Twilight asked worried as she and Mario noticed the sack on the ground.

"I'm moving back to Cloudsdale," Fluttershy answered sadly, "I don't know what's wrong, but I can't seem to make anypony laugh." Fluttershy then held a whoopee cushion and pressed it to make is sadly deflate. Twilight and Spike exchanged looks with each other as Mario approached her.

"Come on," said Mario gently as he pulled her into his fore-legs, "You could use a hug."

"Thank you...Big brother," Fluttershy replied as she accepted the hug. It was then Mario's Element flashed for a moment. Mario and Twilight exchanged smirks. That was further proof that Mario's connection to the other Elements still did exist.

"Before you go," said Twilight, "I was wondering if you might be willing to help Rainbow Dash. She's really struggling with her animals."

"She could use all the help she can get," Mario added as he let her go.

"But...I don't really know anything about animals..." said Fluttershy sadly, rubbing her fore-hooves in a cute manner.

"But you do know something about Rainbow Dash," Twilight pointed out.

"I...know that she's a true friend," said Fluttershy, regaining some of her confidence, "and I'll do anything I can to help her."

"That's the spirit, little Sis," said Mario, "Let's-a go!" Soon the three ponies and Spike arrived at the cottage. Fluttershy was looking a little worried. Twilight and Mario gave her a assuring smile when...

THUNK!

"Whoa!" Rainbow cried out from inside.

"Rainbow Dash!" Twilight and Mario called out from outside and quickly opened the door.

"I'm in here!" Rainbow shouted, "I'm trapped!" The group was shocked to see the animal had started a riot. Rainbow was helplessly tied up inside of a black pot as some smaller critters were circling around the pot holding spoons and forks.

"Hurry, Twilight!" Fluttershy replied, "Can't you and Mario do some sort of spell to get her out?"

"No, Fluttershy," Twilight replied, "you're the only one who can help! Rainbow Dash needs you!"

"But...what can I..." Fluttershy stuttered nervously.

"Fluttershy..." said Mario before he began stood beside her.

[Mario - he put a fore-hoof around Fluttershy as he began to sing. Fluttershy looked around to see the animals continuing to run amok and saw just how frightened Rainbow looked. She then nodded and moved to the middle of the room.]

Rainbow Dash needs your help
She's trying hard, doing what she can
Would you try, just give it a chance
You might find that you'll start to understand

"Um...hello?" said Fluttershy as she made some angry mice pay attention to her, then a squirrel, "Little...woodland creatures? I know that you're all very upset and giving Rainbow Dash a hard time, but we'd all really appreciate it if you'd calm down and, um, maybe...rest for a bit?" As she spoke, two more squirrels stopped to listen to her, as well as some bunnies, a bat, some birds, a chicken, and even Harry the bear. Twilight and Mario smiled as Spike made an O with his mouth in amazement.

"Oh! Uh...look! Here's some nice juicy leaves for you to munch on," said Fluttershy nervously as she grabbed a bowl filled with some salad and set it down before some bunnies.

"And some crunchy, munchy acorns too," Fluttershy added as she placed the nuts and acorns before some mice and squirrels, who began to eat. She then noticed that a mouse, a ferret, and a squirrel were still dancing around the pot Rainbow was tied in.

"Uh, wouldn't you like to take a break and have a little snack?" Fluttershy asked. The three critters then shrugged their shoulders and dropped their utensils to go eat. Fluttershy smiled.

"Aww, look at that," said Fluttershy, "I guess they were all just cranky because you were hungry." It was then Angel hopped up to her fore-hoof and nuzzled her cheek.

"Oh, you are very welcome, little friends," Fluttershy replied when Harry scooped her up in his arms and gave her a kiss on the forehead.

"Goodness," said Fluttershy as the animals all surrounded her, "it's like I can understand them! I...I feel strange, like...like this is what I'm meant to do, like this is who I am! My destiny!" As Fluttershy spoke, her body began to glow light pink. As she confidently said this was her destiny. Her body glowed its brightest. Twilight wasted no time rushing up to Fluttershy and equipping her Element. Fluttershy then looked at the necklace as her memories flashed before her eyes. Then she collapsed to the floor and tried to get up.

"Wha...what happened?" Fluttershy asked.

"Easy, Sis, I got ya," said Mario gently as he helped her rise to her hooves.

"Fluttershy, look!" said Twilight, "Your cutie mark!" Fluttershy looked to see that her butterfly cutie mark had been restored. Mario then felt his Element glow and suddenly a small part of his Element gem glowed pink and was right beside the magenta one from the right side. Mario and Twilight smiled excitedly.

"It worked! It worked!" said Twilight as she and Mario hopped around the yellow Pegasus excitedly before they both nuzzled her happily, "Oh, I'm so happy you're back to normal! We need your help!"

[Twilight - As she walked past some squirrels that were eating, one squirrel noticed a hungry and sad looking mouse. It offers the mouse an acorn to share, making the mouse smile.]

A true, true friend helps a friend in need

[Mario - He and Twilight looked at Fluttershy and smiled as they walk past more animal that were eating.]

A friend will be there to help them see

[Fluttershy, Mario, and Twilight - They smiled while singing together.]

A true, true friend helps a friend in need
To see the light that shines from a true, true friend

"Um, hello," Rainbow asked annoyed, "Friend trapped inside, remember?"

"I've got ya, Dashie," said Mario as they headed to the pot. Soon Rainbow was free before Twilight sang to her.

[Twilight - As she sang, Rarity was outside in town as ponies were running for their lives from renegade thunder clouds. Fluttershy, Rainbow, Mario, and Twilight watched with worry.]

Rarity needs your help
She's trying hard, doing what she can

[Fluttershy - As she sang, Rainbow nervously flew up to a cloud and timidly kicked it away. Rainbow blinked to herself. On the ground, Rarity was about to cry from feeling overwhelmed as a large streak of rainbow painted the blue sky and cleared the clouds.]

Would you try, just give it a chance
You might find that you'll start to understand

[Twilight, Fluttershy, and Mario - Rainbow just smiled as she kept clearing the clouds and even used a mini tornado proficiently. As the sun shined on clear blue skies, Twilight, Fluttershy, and Mario ran past a smiling Rarity, who later followed them. Rainbow then hovered nearby, wiping her brow as he body glowed red. Twilight quickly equipped Rainbow's Element, making her see her memories flash before her eyes and found herself on the ground with her cutie mark restored. Mario looked at his Element, as a red wedge appeared next to the pink one. His element was half-way from being restored.]

A true, true friend helps a friend in need
A friend will be there to help you see
A true, true friend helps a friend in need
To see the light that shines from a true, true friend

"Uh, what just happened?" Rainbow asked as she struggled to get up. Mario helped her to her hooves and gave her a side hug.

"There's no time to explain, but we need your help," said Twilight, "Applejack's trying to make dresses!" Rainbow looked stunned for a moment before giving them a smirk.

"Say no more!" Rainbow replied as Fluttershy and Twilight split up to show that Rarity was looked rather lost and confused.

[Rainbow Dash - Inside the Carousel Boutique, Applejack was seen trying to sew something when the machine jammed up and started smoking. Applejack began to panic and was about cry from feeling overwhelmed. Rarity just looked around a bit before removing the fabric Applejack was working on and smiled to ask if she could try. Rarity then grabbed some fabrics from a shelf and got to work.]

Applejack needs your help
She's trying hard, doing what she can
Would you try, just give it a chance
You might fine that you'll start to understand

[Twilight, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and Mario - as they sang, Mario and Twilight wheeled the rejected outfits out the front door. Rarity continued to work and was soon creating multiple designs at once. Applejack was left stunned as Rarity admired her new creation and began to glow purple. Twilight quickly equipped Rarity's element, making the purple pony see her memories flash before her eyes. Rarity recovered as she was slightly reclining stomach first on a work desk. Her cutie mark was restored and Mario's Element how had a piece of purple next to the red one. His element was now two-thirds of the way completed.]

A true, true friend helps a friend in need
A friend will be there to help them see
A true, true friend helps a friend in need
To see the light that shines from a true, true friend

"Oh my, what a terrible dream I had," Rarity gasped as she sat up and saw a plaid outfit in front of her, "Or, maybe I'm still having it." Applejack just smiled sheepishly.

"Rarity, Pinkie Pie is about to lose the apple farm," said Twilight, "We need Applejack's help."

"Lose the apple farm?" Rarity exclaimed before a determined smile appeared on her face, "well, we can't let that happen, now can we?" Rarity then noticed that Applejack was still trying to match a hat with the other outfit.

[Rarity - She wrapped a fore-hoof around Applejack and guided the orange pony to follow her. Soon they were all heading toward Sweet Apple Acres. Applejack looked unsure of what to do until she gave Rarity a determined smile. Rarity showed her the farm, which was now in ruins. Applejack then saw Pinkie getting wet and struggling to fix the broken water spout. Applejack then helped Pinkie fix it easily before exchanging a smile with the pink pony.]

Pinkie Pie is in trouble
We need to get there by her side
We can try to do what we can now
For together we can be her guide

[Twilight, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, and Mario - As Apple change the scene, Applejack then bucked a tree as Pinkie watched her, The others walked off with buckets of apples on their heads. Big Mac then pulled a wagon as Applejack tossed the seeds onto the soil. Apple Bloom then buried the seeds. Applejack then stood before her family as her body glowed orange. Twilight and Mario smiled as the former used her magic to equip Applejack's Element. Applejack saw her memories flash before her eyes. Unlike the others, Applejack recovered quickly as she trotted toward the group with her restored cutie mark. Mario then looked at his Element and saw that an orange section was now glowing next to the purple one. Only one more section to go!]

A true, true friend helps a friend in need
A friend will be there to help them see
A true, true friend helps a friend in need
To see the light that shines from a true, true friend

"YEE-HAW!" Applejack called out as she raised her fore-legs into the air, "Now that's more like it! What's next?"

"The townspeople are furious," Twilight explained, "We need the old Pinkie Pie back." Mario gave the pink pony a warm hug, but she didn't respond.

"I'm on it," said Applejack, "I know just the thing." The pink pony just watched the group looking a little lost and puzzled.

[Applejack - As she sang and carried a still distraught Pinkie on her back, the ponies could be seen walking about looking rather grumpy. Then one mare bumped into a nearby stallion and shook her fore-leg at him. Pinkie then stood in the middle of the bridge with the others behind her, unsure of what to do as Applejack hits her high note, which attracted the attention of the other ponies. Pinkie then smiled, her body glowing blue, as Applejack put the gaucho glasses on Pinkie's face and pushed her toward the statue as Twilight equipped her element. Pinkie saw her memories flash before her eyes, got her cutie mark back, and her mane and tail regained their cotton candy appearance.]

The townspeople need you
They've been sad for a while
They march around, face a-frown
And never seem to smile
And if you feel like helpin'
We'd appreciate a loooooooooooot!
If you'd get there and spread some cheer
From here to Canterlot

"Come on ponies," said Pinkie cheerfully, making everypony nearby perk up instantly, "I wanna see you SMILE!"

"PINKIE!" the crowd shouted. At the same time, a blue wedge appeared in the final spot of Mario's Element, fully restoring it as Mario jumped into the air, giving a silent shout, and began to glow a shade of yellow as he hovered above the group in his Super form.

"Oh yeah!" Mario cheered with a fist-hoof to the air as the others smiled excitedly.

[The mane seven and crowd - The mane seven lead a parade down the street with Rarity, Twilight, Pinkie, Applejack, and Spike walking forward. Fluttershy and Rainbow hovered on opposite side of the three ponies and Spike as Mario hovered above Twilight. Two ponies at opposite ends played their trumpets and some more ponies marched behind them. Some watched the parade from their second floor windows as two ponies jumped high into the air over a line of marching ponies, even doing a flip, before they landed. Another pony was seen carrying a drum on his back while two other ponies banged it. Twilight and Mario looked at Pinkie and then at Rarity as they marched to the foreground.]

A true, true friend helps a friend in need
A friend will be there to help them see
A true, true friend helps a friend in need

[The mane seven and the crowd - Twilight stood tall as the other girls created a pyramid below her and Mario hovered above Twilight's back doing a dynamic pose. The other ponies sang as they stood on the house rooftops. Twilight then used her magic to pull the group into a mid-air group hug, making the entire group glow a shade of magenta. Twilight then brought them for a landing, Mario powered down, as they enjoyed the embrace for a little longer.]

To see the light! (To see the light!)
That shines! (That shines!)
From a true, true friend!

Twilight and Mario just enjoyed the group hug happily until something came to their minds.

A mark of one's destiny, singled out alone, fulfilled.

"One's destiny...bound by friendship," Mario muttered when he and Twilight gasped.

"Wait a second, that's it!" said Twilight as the group hug broke up, "Are you thinking what I'm thinking, sweetie?"

"I think I do, sweetie," said Mario excitedly.

"I understand now!" said Twilight, "We know how to fix the spell!"

"We'll let's get to it!" Mario replied as the two headed back to the library. The rest of the group followed behind them, looking slightly puzzled as to what they were talking about. Twilight then grabbed the book and a quill as Mario stood beside her.

"Ready, sweetie?" Twilight asked.

"Ready when you are," Mario replied and then said together as Twilight wrote.

"From all of us together, together we're friends. With the marks of our destines made one, there is magic without end!"

Twilight then made a definitive period that cause a small spark as Twilight put the quill and the book away. The others just smiled and gathered around Twilight and Mario. Pinkie just bounced up and down excitedly. Then Twilight's and Mario's Elements began to glow brightly. As their Elements gave off a magic wave that hit the other elements, the other ponies cowered back and then cried out as their own elements shot magic beams at Twilight and Mario as they were encased inside of a magic bubble. Twilight and Mario were startled at first but soon hugged each other close and closed their eyes as the light grew brighter and then disappeared.

"What happened?" Fluttershy asked and then gasped in horror. All that was left of Twilight and Mario was a large burnt mark on the floor. Everypony else began to talk to each other in shock, wondering what had happened to their two friends.

Mario and Twilight were actually just fine. The magic from the Elements of Harmony had transported them to a vast cosmos. The two ponies were mysteriously floating on air for a moment and were able to stand on...thin air.

"Hello?" Twilight asked worried, her voice echoing in the cosmos, "Where are we? What is this place?"

"I wish I knew," said Mario, his own voice echoing, "You don't think we..." Twilight looked devastated as Mario just sighed bravely.

"Well...at least we went together," Mario replied sheepishly and held her close. It was then they heard somepony laughing in the distance.

"You two have a long life ahead of you before that ever happens," said the voice. It was then a strange form appeared and began to approach them. As the form took shape, it became a very familiar alicorn.

"Congratulations, Twilight and Mario," said Princess Celestia, "I knew you two could do it."

"Princess..." said Twilight.

"Mom..." Mario replied as the two ran up to her and hugged her.

"We don't understand," said Twilight, "What did we do?" Mario nodded in agreement.

"You two did something today that's never been done before," said Princess Celestia as she showed the book with the completed spell inside of it and then walked behind the two ponies and put a fore-leg on Twilight's shoulder and then Mario's shoulder, "Something even the great Star Swirl the Bearded was not able to do, because he did not understand friendship like you do. The lessons you've learned here in Ponyville have taught you well. You both have proven that you're ready, Twilight and Mario."

"Ready?" Twilight asked puzzled, "Ready for what?"

"What do you mean, Mom?" Mario asked as the two followed the Princess. As they walked forward, various GIFs appeared showing various memories of their past.

[Princess Celestia - As she sang, Twilight and Mario looked happily at all the memories, both good and bad. They then approached a large GIF that showed when they first arrived in Ponyville with Spike. Then it showed some other memories, such as Winter Wrap Up, when they accepted the Pinkie Sense and wore umbrella hats, Twilight and Mario using their magic against the ursa minor, the their confrontation with Future Twilight, Twilight showing off her gala dress, Mario doing a victory dance after defeating Trixie, Mario and Twilight using a magic shield to block Discord's attempt to capture the other Elements, the two talking to Princess Luna, being detectives, Young Twilight and Young Cadance doing their dance, Young Mario and Young Cadance doing the same dance, Twilight and Mario with Shining Armor at his wedding, breaking the dark magic seal on Sombra's magic door, turning into crystal ponies, sharing their first kiss as a couple, and discovering the Elements of Harmony with their friends.]

You've come such a long, long way
And I've watched you from that very first day
To see how you might grow
To see what you might do
To see what you've been through
And all the ways you've made me proud of you

[Princess Celestia - Twilight and Mario smiled excitedly. Princess Celestia then walked beside them and waved her fore-hoof as she continued to sing. The two ponies looked worried for a moment as they followed Princess Celestia's moving fore-hoof. The three ponies could be seen standing on a tight cluster of stars. Then Twilight and Mario looked at Princess Celestia in awe as she rose to the air standing upright and her fore-legs lifted up.]

It's time now for a new change to come
You've grown up and your new life has begun
To go where you will go
To see what you will see
To find what you will be
For it's time for you to fulfill your destiny!

It was then Twilight and Mario noticed a small glow come out of their bodies in their respective colors. It then began to circle around the body of its owner, making the pony glow and lift them into the air. Princess Celestia landed and watched with a smile. Twilight and Mario looked a little frazzled at first as their bodies began to twirl and glow brighter and they were soon consumed into a giant ball of light. Only two collections of swirling magic could be seen for a few seconds before the bright light expanded and they could no longer been seen.

By now, nighttime had fallen in Ponyville as two giant stars appeared in the sky looking just like Twilight's and Mario's cutie marks. The two stars were so bright that the mane five and Spike had to shield their eyes to look at them. The two stars slowly descended to the ground, the brightness intensifying as the group shielded their eyes when they noticed two familiar ponies inside the light appeared before them.

"Twilight? Mario?" Applejack asked as the light faded, "Is that you?" The two ponies slowly got to their hooves and stood before the ponies when...

(Angelic chorus fanfare!)

The two ponies shinned brightly as they opened up their very own pair of wings!

The rest of the mane seven and Spike gasped in shock.

"Wha...I-I've never seen anything like it!" said Applejack in surprise as Twilight was looking at one of her wings and Mario was also looking at his own.

"Ha! Twilight and Mario each got their own wings!" said Rainbow excitedly as she extended one of their wings with her fore-hooves and then hugged them, "Awesome! Two new flying buddies!" Mario and Twilight smiled.

"Why, you two have become Alicorns," said Rarity in amazement, "I didn't even know that was possible, especially for a stallion!"

"Alicorn party!" Pinkie screamed as she swung down wearing a green and white party hat on her fore-head and some cardboard wings tied to her back, surprising the four ponies as she blew a party kazoo an some crowd cheering could heard thought it was just the seven ponies and Spike.

"Wow..." said Fluttershy as she walked up to Twilight, "You look just like a princess!"

"That's because she is a princess," said a voice. It was then they all saw Princess Celestia descended from above and landed before them.

"Huh?" all seven ponies exclaimed.

"Hold on a second!" said Pinkie as she pulled out a glass of water, drank it, and then did a spit take.

"A...A princess?" said Twilight, still in shock.

"Does that make Mario a princess too?" Fluttershy asked as all but Twilight snickered. Mario just pouted indignantly as he stood beside Twilight.

"I believe Prince would be more accurate," Princess Celestia replied, "in fact, Mario is the first ever unicorn stallion to ever achieve the status of an Alicorn Prince."

"Wait...I'm a real Prince now?" Mario exclaimed. Now it was his turn to be shocked. Princess Celestia put a fore-hoof on Twilight's shoulder and then did the same to Mario as she spoke.

"Ever since you two came to Ponyville," said Princess Celestia, "You've both displayed the charity, compassion, devotion, integrity, optimism, and of course, the leadership of a true princess and prince." As Princess Celestia spoke, Rarity smiled proudly, Fluttershy smiled cutely, Rainbow posed confidently, Applejack rubbed the back of her hat and smiled, and Pinkie hopped and jumped for joy. Mario and Twilight just looked at each other for a moment before facing Princess Celestia again. They were both feeling rather overwhelmed.

"But...does this mean we won't be your students anymore?" Twilight asked worried as Mario shared the same look on his face.

"Not in the same way as before," Princess Celestia replied, "I'll still be here to help and guide you, but we're all your students now, too. You are an inspiration to us all, Twilight and Mario." Princes Celestia shocked the two new Alicorns more by bowing before them. The rest of the ponies did the same as Spike did a humble curtsey.

"But...what do I do now?" said Twilight nervously, "Is there a book about being a princess I should read?"

"At least you've got study material," Mario remarked, "I'm the first and only Alicorn Prince. I have no guidelines to follow. I'm setting the standard!" Mario began to panic as he tried to steady his breathing. Princess Celestia giggled to herself.

"Calm down my son," said Princess Celestia, "There will be time for all of that later. But I can assure you that each of you will make fine rulers of your own kingdoms." Mario and Twilight gasped.

"Our own kingdoms?" they exclaimed.

"Of course," said Princess Celestia, "Twilight will rule her own kingdom and Mario will have his own. So when the time is right. You'll mostly like have to part ways to resume your new responsibilities." Mario and Twilight looked at each other, before their lips quivered.

"NO!" they exclaimed as they held each other close.

"I'm in love with Twilight, Mom," said Mario as he began to cry.

"I love Mario so much," Twilight added in her own tears, "we don't want to spilt up!"

"If being a prince, or princess, means we can't be together..." Mario sobbed.

"Then we don't want to be!" Twilight and Mario shouted before the cried loudly as they held each other close. Princes Celestia just kept a straight face as she watched them weep in each other's arms. She then looked and noticed that the five ponies and Spike were also looking very sad and were now crying as well. Princess Celestia stared and then smirked as she gave the group a wink. That got the group to stop crying and smile. They had figured out what the Princess was trying to do.

"Ahem," said Princess Celestia as the two Alicorns stop crying and looked at her.

"We want to stay together," Twilight pleaded as they continued to hold each other.

"Please, Mom," Mario croaked, "There has to be a way!"

"Well, there is a way you two can rule the same kingdom together," said Princess Celestia casually, "But...it requires my son to take some...initiative." Mario blinked as he looked at her for a moment. Then he saw the not-so-innocent smile on her face.

You sneaky Alicorn Mario thought as he smirked, realizing that Princess Celestia had been teasing him this whole time. He knew what Princess Celestia was implying...and he was more than ready to do it. Mario wiped his eyes as he helped Twilight to her hooves.

"Twilight, sweetheart," said Mario, "do you love me?" Twilight blinked at the question as she sniffled.

"Of course I do," said Twilight, "with all my heart!"

"Could you...see yourself spending the rest of your life with me?" Mario asked her. Twilight wiped her eyes and nodded.

"Yes...I do..." Twilight replied, not fully understanding what was going on. Mario smiled and then did the most romantic thing a stallion could do.

He got down on one fore-knee and, using his magic, made a handcrafted magenta diamond ring appear in the other fore-hoof.

Twilight gasped as she sat down and covered her mouth with both her fore-hooves. The other ponies minus Princess Celestia were trying and failing miserably not to squeal and bounce around with excitement.

"I love you with all my heart, Twilight Sparkle," said Mario with full confidence in his voice, "I can't think of a better mare to spend the rest of my life with. Will you marry me?" There was a long and dramatic pause as everypony held their breaths awaiting Twilight's answer. Twilight began to cry again, but this time they were tears of joy as she lowered her fore-hooves and gave Mario a warm, but teary smile.

"I thought you'd never ask," Twilight replied, "Yes...yes! Yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes!" The five ponies and Spike cheered, Princess Celestia smiled, as Mario laughed and happily put the engagement ring on Twilight's horn before embracing and kissing her happily.

"You know what this means don't you?" Pinkie pointed before firing her party cannon, "Alicorn royal engagement party! WHOOOOOOOOOOO!" Twilight stared but then smiled excitedly as she looked at the ring on her horn.

"That's right! I'm engaged! I'm engaged!" Twilight shouted happily as she raised and waved her fore-legs in the air before bouncing around Mario excitedly, "I'm getting married! I'm getting married! I'm getting married! I'm getting married! Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!"

A few days later...

"I'm getting married?! I'm getting married?! I'm getting married?!" Twilight repeated as she began breathing in a rather panicked manner. She was currently wearing a white bathrobe and her mane was wrapped up in a towel as she sat on a private room of the castle getting ready for two of the biggest events of her life.

Why two?

Because Princess Celestia felt that Mario and Twilight should have their wedding and coronation on the same day since, according to Pinkie, everypony would be there to attend the coronation anyway. However, the Wedding was only for close and honorary family members only. The Coronation would be a more public event. As for the reception, Pinkie wanted to have everypony there for the party and this made doing that much easier for the pink pony. The wedding was going to be in the morning while the coronation would be later in the afternoon. As much as Rarity had wanted to make separate outfits for each occasion, she did find a middle ground for outfits that would be suitable for the coronation and what was obviously a royal wedding. (Yes, readers, Rarity did pass out again with a wide smile on her face at doing the outfits for Mario and Twilight.) For the moment, the main focus was getting Twilight ready for her big wedding day and calming her nerves.

"Twilight, you need to settle down," said Rarity, "There's nothing to be afraid of."

"She's right, sugarcube," Applejack replied, "You're going to marry your special somepony."

"Yeah, the most awesome and most handsome stallion in all of Equestria!" Rainbow added as the girls all looked at her, Twilight glared jealously, "What? Just trying to help and...Mario is handsome...and...don't judge me! I'm a girl too you know..." The others just giggled to each other as Rainbow grabbed a towel to hide her blushed cheeks.

"You're right," said Twilight, "I just hope I can be good wife for him. I still wasn't sure if I was even a good marefriend."

"I'm sure Mario would say you were," said Rarity as she removed the towel on Twilight's head so start working on her mane, "Nopony's perfect, darling, but I believe Mario still finds you perfect never the less." Twilight giggled.

"He's might not be perfect either," said Twilight, "But he's perfect for me." The others smiled as they got to work helping Twilight into her royal dress. Back in another room, Mario was just getting his own outfit on. Rather than a snazzy tux and thanks to his work at the Wonderbolt Academy, Mario had earned the right to wear a militia styled jacket for the wedding in royal purple and gold. As much as he appeared calm, deep down he was feeling very nervous. He was just adjusting the collar of his jacket for the fifth time when he heard a knock on the door.

"Who is it?" Mario called out.

"We are sorry to inform you that Twilight ran away and we can't find her," said the voice outside the door.

"WHAT?!" Mario exclaimed in a panic.

POW!

"Ow! What? It was a joke!" the voice complained as Mario groaned loudly and rolled his eyes.

"If you're trying to calm my anxiety down right now," said Mario as he opened the door with his magic and saw Shining Armor and Cadance outside the door, "You're failing miserably!" Shining Armor, wearing his red uniform, was rubbing the back of his now sore head. Cadance was actually wearing the same outfit from when they were trying to impress the Games Inspector, including the headdress. Spike then appeared from outside the door.

"You got the rings ready for Sweetie Belle," Spike asked since he had been promoted to Mario's best dragon while Sweetie Belle was chosen as the honorary ring bearer. Why Sweetie Belle? She had the courage to ask while Apple Bloom and Scootaloo didn't.

"They're right in that black box over there, Spike," said Mario as he tried to brush his mane while standing at a mirror. It had gotten a little longer since his time in Ponyville, but Twilight didn't seem to mind too much since it looked similar to Big Mac's mane except a little longer in the front. Spike nodded as he rushed over to the box, collected the rings and headed out of the room. Cadance then made her way over to Mario and decided to brush his hair for him.

"I can manage," Mario protested.

"Just let me do it," said Cadance gently but firmly, "It's been a long time since I've combed my little brother's mane." Mario conceded reluctantly as Cadance made the final touches and then smiled as she looked at him in the mirror.

"You look so handsome," said Cadance, "I'm so proud of you...Prince Mario." Mario chuckled.

"Thanks Cadance," said Mario, "that means alot to me. I just hope I'm ready for this, being a good husband and being a good prince."

"It's not that hard," Shining Armor remarked.

"Says the stallion I found breathing through paper bag before a diplomatic meeting," Mario replied. Shining Armor snorted as Cadance giggled to herself.

"You had that coming, Shining Armor," said Cadance smugly before looking at Mario, "You've got this little brother. And now we finally will be brother and sister once you marry Twilight. Won' t that be nice?" Mario smiled.

"We never needed formalities," said Mario, "You'll always be my big sister." Cadance smiled as they shared a loving embrace. It was then Princess Celestia arrived. Because of the coronation, she was actually wearing a dress for the event.

"It's time, my son," Princess Celestia announced, "Are you ready to marry your dream mare?" Mario took a deep breath and smiled with determination.

"Show time," Mario replied.

Soon they were all gathered inside of a private room where the immediate and close family members were there for the Wedding, which included those mentioned earlier, Princess Luna, and other familiar faces like Applejack's family, the Cakes, Mario's old friends from Canterlot (but Moon Dancer didn't show up, but that's another story...), Cheerilee, even Spitfire and Soarin, and of course Night Light and Twilight Velvet. Shenran was also there, to Fluttershy's joy, as one of the grooms ponies. The five girls were on all lined up on the left as Twilight's five mares of honor (She did that to avoid fighting and having to chose just one, even if Rarity took charge for the most part.)

Then the ceremony began as Scootaloo and Apple Bloom dropped the flowers on the ground as Twilight made her way down the aisle with Night Light escorting her. Twilight was still very nervous until she saw Mario in his royal purple militia's jacket and smiled. Mario smiled at Twilight lovingly when he saw her in beautiful pink and yellow dress with lilac ribbons on the bottom of the skirt. She also was wearing gold shoes that had her Element embroidered on the front and her mane, while down, had a light curl to it with a gold headband to hold the wedding veil in place. She was also using her magic to hold her wedding bouquet. Once Twilight was with Mario, Night Light lifted the veil with his magic, kissed his daughter before joining Twilight Velvet. Twilight then handed Rarity her bouquet before facing Mario.

"You look absolutely gorgeous," Mario whispered to Twilight, who smiled in reply. Mario smiled back as Princess Celestia smiled at the two of them.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here to today to join the soon to be crowned Princess Twilight Sparkle and Prince Mario Star in holy matrimony," said Princess Celestia, "Now I'm going to just go straight to saying that the two have made their vows and not say what they are since they both wrote lists long enough to go all the way back to Ponyville." Mario and Twilight blushed sheepishly as the others laughed.

"But they did say they had a special way of sealing those vows," Princess Celestia continued, "Mario?" The stallion nodded.

"We would like to dedicate this to someone who taught us just how magical love can be," said Mario as he looked at his bride, "ready?"

"Mmm-hmm," Twilight replied as they took a step back.

"Sunshine, sunshine! Ladybugs awake!" Mario and Twilight sang as they did the dance together, "Clap your hooves and give a little shake!" Everypony laughed heartedly, except for Cadance who smiled happily and shed a tear. Princess Celestia just giggled before clearing her throat to get everypony's attention.

"Now, Mario Star, do you take Twilight Sparkle to be your lawfully wedded wife?" Princess Celestia asked. Mario looked at Twilight as his eyes sparkled.

"I do," Mario replied in a soft but loving tone.

"Do you, Twilight Sparkle, take Mario Star as your lawfully wedded husband?" Princess Celestia asked. Twilight smiled at Mario lovingly.

"I do," she replied in soft, loving, and cute voice, making the five girls behind her smile awe and made Rarity shed a few tears. Even Shining Armor was crying as well as Cadance held him close.

"May we have the rings please?" Princess Celestia continued as Sweetie Belle then appeared holding the pillow with their wedding rings in her mouth. She looked rather nervous and was even sweating a bit as she presented the rings and Mario used his magic to pick up Twilight's ring and Twilight did the same with his as they placed each other's rings on their horns. Sweetie Belle then headed toward the other crusaders as she sighed loudly and plopped to the floor in exhaustion from being so tense. Apple Bloom and Scootaloo patted her back sympathetically as Mario and Twilight smiled at each other.

"I now pronounce you mare and colt," said Princes Celestia as Mario and Twilight shared a kiss. Everypony cheered and Pinkie, of course, launched her party cannon so confetti rained down on them from above. The newlyweds just nuzzled each other happily.

The newlyweds had a couple of hours to relax a bit, chat with their friends, and even take a few photographs before Princess Celestia ushered everypony into a much larger room for the Coronation. This room was crowded with ponies as Princess Celestia stood in the center with Princess Cadance on her left and Princess Luna on her right. The three Alicorns were also wearing much fancier crowns on their heads.

"We are gathered here today in celebration of a momentous occasion," said Princess Celestia, "My most faithful students, Twilight Sparkle and Mario Star, have done many extraordinary thing since they've lived in Ponyville. They even helped reunite me with my sister, Princess Luna." Princess Celestia turned to the younger sibling, who smiled at her.

"But today, Twilight Sparkle and Mario Star did something extraordinary," Princess Celestia continued, "They created new magic, proving without a doubt that they are ready to be crowned Equestria's newest princess and prince." The mane five just smiled happily as Pinkie bounced in place with glee. Night Light was holding Twilight Velvet as she started to cry.

"Fillies and gentlecolts," Princess Celestia announced as she extended a fore-hoof down the aisle, "may I present to you for the very first time, Princess Twilight Sparkle, and her handsome husband, Alicorn Prince Mario Star!"

[Choir - the doors opened as Twilight, who had her wedding veil removed, with Mario at her right side, appeared with their wings open. Together they walked down the aisle together. Behind them were four mares each holding a banner on their backs each. The two mares on Twilight's side had purple banners with her cutie mark on it. The two mares on Mario's side had tan colored banners with his cutie mark on it. The four mares begin to sing first and were joined by the four unicorn guards behind them. Twilight and Mario appeared before Princess Celestia as Spike appeared standing next to the sun princess. He was holding two pillows with one crown each. The first was a gold Princess crown that held the Element of Magic in the center. The second was a hallow gold Prince crown that had one arch that was larger in the front to hold the Element of Love in the center. Princess Celestia placed the Princess crown on Twilight's head and the Prince crown on Mario's head. The two newly crowned ponies looked at their friends. Who all smiled back as Rainbow gave them a wink and Pinkie waved at them.]

The Princess Twilight cometh
Behold, behold
A Princess here before us
Behold, behold

The Prince Mario Star cometh
Behold, behold,
A Prince is here before us
Behold, behold, behold

[Choir - Twilight and Mario then stand before the crowd, their new crowns shining in the light. The two ponies then headed outside to balcony with Princess Luna and Princess Celestia beside them. Before them was a large crowd. Twilight and Mario bashfully waved at the crowd and switched fore-hooves to do so as confetti rained from above. The view zoomed out to show the large crowd of cheering ponies.]

Behold, behold (behold, behold)
The Princess Twilight cometh
Behold, behold (behold, behold)
The Prince Mario Star cometh
Behold, behold (behold, behold)
The Princess and Prince
The Princess and Prince are here!

As Twilight and Mario continued to smile and wave, Princess Celestia leaned over to them.

"Say something, Princess and Prince," she told them.

"Oh, um..." Twilight stuttered as Mario chuckled nervously.

"Ooooh, I was never a fan of on the moment speeches," Mario whispered.

"You can do it...honey," said Twilight with a giggle. Mario giggled back as Twilight cleared her throat to speak first.

"A little while ago, our teacher and mentor Princess Celestia sent us to live in Ponyville," Twilight began, "She sent my husband and I to study friendship, which is something I didn't really care about. My husband can testify to that."

"While it was true, I still loved her all the same," said Mario, getting some awes from the crowd. Twilight chuckled. It was then the five ponies appeared from behind the balcony. Twilight and Mario saw them and gestured for them to step onto the balcony.

"But now on a day like today, we can honestly say," said Twilight as she and Mario face their friends.

"We wouldn't be standing here if it weren't for the friendships we've made with all of you," Twilight and Mario said together, "Each one of you taught us something about friendship, and for that, we will always be eternally grateful." The five ponies were touched as they smiled and cried happy tears as Twilight and Mario spoke to them.

"Today, we consider ourselves the luckiest ponies in Equestria," Mario continued for his wife as they both faced the crowd. Rarity, Fluttershy, and Pinkie leaned against the balcony railing. Applejack and Rainbow waved happily to the crowds.

"Thank you friends," said Twilight as she and Mario bowed before the five ponies.

"Thank you, everypony!" Mario and Twilight said together as they faced the crowds. The crowds cheered once again. It wasn't much longer before the mane seven, along with Princess Celestia and Princess Luna walked back inside. Shining Armor and Cadance, who was now wearing her mane down, were waiting for them.

"Twilight! Mario! I'm so proud of you two!" said Shining Armor as he embraced Twilight first and then his new little brother second. As they pulled away, Twilight and Mario noticed that some tears left Shining Armor's eye.

"Are you crying?" Twilight asked him.

"Of course not," Shining Armor denied, "It's...it's liquid pride. Totally different." Twilight and Shining Armor just laughed as they exchanged another hug with each other. Then Cadance shared an embrace with Mario.

"I'm so proud of you," said Cadance as they pulled away and Mario began to cry.

"Hey, what's wrong?" Cadance asked worried. Mario smiled as a light sob escaped her mouth.

"Who ever thought that a small, shy little foal like me, would become Equestria's first Alicorn Prince," Mario croaked, "But more importantly than that..." Mario turned to face his wife and their friends and gave them a heartfelt smile, "I got to marry the mare of my dreams...and...I found myself a family." The group smiled in return as they gathered around the new royal couple.

"Yee haw!" Applejack cheered in agreement, "Way to go, Prince and Princess!"

"Let's not forget, husband and wife!" Rarity added with giggle.

"Best wedding and coronation day ever!" Pinkie shouted while in mid air.

"We love you, Twilight and Mario!" Fluttershy added.

"We love you too, girls!" said Twilight as they seven ponies shared a loving group hug.

Outside the castle, the guards had opened off a path that allowed the new Princess and Prince to be escorted out of the castle grounds via their very own personal chariot.

[Twilight - She waved at the ponies from the left and then at the right as she caught a bouquet of flowers that was tossed to her.]

Life in Equestria shimmers

[Mario - Sitting next to Twilight on the left. He looked at her as he waved to the right and then waved to the left when a bouquet of flowers hit him in the face as Twilight giggled.]

Life in Equestria shines

[Twilight and Mario - They jump out of the chariot and walked side by side with the rest of their friends.]

And I for absolute certain

[Mane Seven and crowd - Princess Celestia and Princess Luna watch them walk away from the balcony smiling happily before sharing a smile with each other. Then the Mane Seven stood before the edge of Castle balcony as Twilight and Mario sang the final notes of the song with their fore-legs in the air.]

That everything (that everything)
Yes, everything (yes, everything)
Yes, everything is certain fine
It's fine

As the view showed the entire castle, Twilight took flight flying from left to right and then at the fore-screen with Mario right behind her.

"Yes! Everything's going to be just fine!" Twilight shouted happily.

"WA-HOOOO!" Mario shouted behind her.

And they lived happily ever after

THE END

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GOTCHA!

Of course this isn't the end of this fanfiction story! In fact, there's one more thing before this chapter even ends!

Later that night in the Canterlot Garden, a huge reception party was being held for newly crowned, and newlywed, Prince and Princess. Mario and Twilight were already exhausted from all the congrats and hoofshakes from most of the Elite. Of course Mario's old bullies, Jet Set, Upper Crust, Spoiled Rich, and Prince Blueblood himself could only make blunt remarks to Mario, which Twilight was more than happy to give them all a glare for it. In the end, the rest of the Elite was rather welcoming to the new Prince and Princess. And unlike the Grand Galloping Gala. They asked Rainbow to make sure nopony tried to come back up twice and to find a cut off point for the line.

"Phew, glad we planned ahead to cut the line off at a certain point," Mario remarked to his new wife as they walked toward the Ballroom.

"Yeah, but maybe we should have cut it sooner," said Twilight, "my hooves are killing me."

"Oh, I can fix that," said Mario as he scooped her up in his fore-legs and hovered in the air. He was careful not to wrinkle or mess up her dress.

"W-w-whoa!" Twilight remarked since Mario had startled her, "Warn me next time you do that!"

"Sorry, dear," said Mario, "and don't worry. I got plenty of flight experience from my magic wings so hovering to our personal reception table shouldn't be too difficult."

"If you drop me, you're gonna get it!" Twilight warned.

"And so her barking orders at me be...oh wait, you've already been doing that," Mario teased. Twilight gave her husband a raspberry as he carried her inside of the Canterlot Ballroom. It was there that the personal table for them was located. Mario then set Twilight down gently on her seat.

"Thank you," said Twilight as she got comfortable and Mario kissed her cheek.

"I love you," Mario told her, getting Twilight to giggle.

"I love you too," Twilight replied as Mario took a seat next to her. It was then the rest of the friends minus Pinkie arrived at the table. They had made sure that the rest of the Mane seven, Spike, and the Cutie Mark Crusaders would be sitting at their large rectangular table.

"There's the newlyweds," said Shenran as he sat next to Fluttershy, "how was it handling the Canterlot elite?"

"Tiring," Twilight replied, "but we're glad you're all here. We could use something to relax and finally have some fun this evening."

"Indeed," said Mario in agreement when Princess Celestia arrived.

"I was wondering when you two would have a moment," she replied as she held a book in the air with her magic, "Now that your married to Mario, Twilight. Would you like to see your husband's baby pictures?"

"MOOOOOOOOOM!" Mario groaned in embarrassment.

"Oh this I gotta see!"

"Same here!"

"Me three!"

"I wanna look!"

"I've always wondered what Mario looked like as a baby!" the girls and Shenran all remarked as Mario groaned, set his crown aside and faceplanted the table. He could feel his face turn pink and red from all the cooing, snickering, and giggles. It was then the lights to the ballroom went dark and some jazz and swing music from a small big band group began to play on the ballroom stage. All the music players could be seen wearing red jazzy jackets and black straw boater hats. However, one particular figure was still in the dark. Before Mario could see who the pony was, Pinkie appeared from the side with a microphone in her fore-hoof.

"Filly and Gentlecolts," Pinkie announced excited as the band played in the background, "Welcome to the reception party of Princess Twilight and Prince Mario! This special pony has written a special song just for our new royal couple!"

"I didn't know Sapphire Shores was going to write an original song for us!" said Twilight excitedly as Mario smiled. Little did they know that the rest of the ponies were just smirking to themselves.

"And now...here is our special singer for tonight's event..." Pinkie announced as the spotlight on the pony in center stage lit up, "SWEETIE BELLE!" Twilight and Mario gasped before they smiled excitedly. Sweetie Belle then did an elegant twirl so she was facing the audience. She had dressed up in a glittery red dress with red shoes and a black floppy hat on her head. She was also wearing a headset.

[Sweetie Belle - She swayed from side to side and smiled for the crowd as the band played behind her.]

ba-la-da-da,
da-la-la-da-da, ba-da-da
la-ba-da-da,

As the band stopped playing for a moment, the ponies gave Sweetie Belle some cheers.

"Thank you, everypony," said Sweetie Belle, "I'm going to be honest that I'm really nervous to sing before everypony, but Prince Mario and Princess Twilight are my friends and I wanted to give them a special present for their special day. Especially for Mario, who has made me and my friends feel special and beautiful despite not having our cutie marks yet. They've always said they loved my singing voice so...I hope you'll enjoy my song too." She then turned to the band, "Hit it!"

The band began to play their music as Apple Bloom, Scootaloo appeared beside her dressed in grey vertical stripped jackets, pants, and black and white dancing shoes, with matching bonnet style hats on their heads and did a nice choreographed routine. (Because Scootaloo actually did the routine this time around with lots of help from Rarity...)

If you know the song, sing along!

[Sweetie Belle]

Here we go, off the rails
Don't you know it's time to raise our sails?
It's freedom like you never knew

[Sweetie Belle - as she said the last line, she tossed her hat so that it flew in front of her in a circle and returned to fore-hoof and put it back on her head.]

Don't need bags, or a pass
Say the word, I'll be there in a flash
You could say my hat is off to you

[Sweetie Belle - when she sang the third line, she jumped into the air on her hind legs. Then the band minus the drummer, tilted their instruments afterward.]

Oh, we can zoom all the way to the moon
From this great, wide wacky world
Jump with me, grab bits with me
Oh, yeah!

[Sweetie Belle and Band - Every time she said "jump", she and the two fillies did a little hop into the air. As she sang the last line on the stanza, she stood on her hind legs, pointed a fore-leg into the air and then point her side.]

It's time to jump up in the air (Jump up in the air)
Jump up, don't scared (Jump up, don't be scared)
Jump up and your cares will soar away (oohoohooh)
And if the dark clouds starts to swirl (Dark clouds start to swirl)
Don't fear, don't shed a tear, 'cause
I'll be your one up mare

[Sweetie Belle and Band - Apple Bloom and Scootaloo helped Sweetie Belle jump up high into the air. One of the band members was able to get her to twirl into the air and float slowly down to the stage. Sweetie Belle then swayed from side to side with the two fillies. Then the three fillies posed and flicked a fore-leg to make it look like they finger snapped as a "click" was heard. Then Sweetie Belle spread out her fore-legs as the three fillies stepped forward a bit on their hind legs.]

So let's all jump up super high (Jump up super high)
High up in the sky (High up in the sky)
There's no power-up like dancing
You know you're my superstar (You're my superstar)
No one else can take me this far
I'm flipping the switch
Get ready for this
So, let's do this odyssey!

[The Cutie Mark Crusaders and Band - The three fillies stood on their hind legs and bounced on one hind leg to the next facing the right, then the left, then the right, then the left, the left again, then the right, then the left. Apple Bloom and Scootaloo then posed as Sweetie Belle twirled in place twice before taking a step back and bopped a fore leg at her side. Mario, Twilight and the others cheered as Shenran and Mario whistled loudly.]

Odyssey, ya see!
Odyssey, ya see!
Odyssey, ya see!
Odyssey, ya see!
Odyssey, ya see!
Odyssey, ya see!
Odyssey, ya see!
Odyssey! Odyssey!

[Sweetie Belle - Apple Bloom and Scootaloo went back to their own routine.]

Spin the wheel, take a chance
Every journey starts a new romance
A new world's calling out to you

Take a turn, off the path
From a new addition to the cast
You know that any captain needs a crew

[Sweetie Belle - She posed, then moved from side to side quickly, before jumping into the air a bit on her hind legs and the band, who could, tipped their instruments afterward.]

Take it in a stride
As you move side to side
They're just a different points of view
Jump with me, grab bits with me
Oh yeah!

[Sweetie Belle and Band - The three fillies would hop into the air whenever Sweetie said "jump", but this time the three fillies then put a spotlight over Mario as they gave him a smile. Mario chuckled to himself.]

Come on and jump up in the air (Jump up in the air)
Jump without a care (Jump without a care)
Jump up 'cause you know that I'll be there (oohoohooh)
And if you find you're short on joy (Find your short on joy)
Don't fret, just don't forget that
You're still our one up colt

[Sweetie Belle and Band - Sweetie Belle adjusted, then tapped her hooves on the stage floor before swaying from side to side. Sweetie Belle removed her hat and brushed a fore-hoof through her mane.]

So go on straighten up your crown (Straighten up your crown)
Let your hooves begin to tap (Hooves began to tap)
This rhythm's a magic spell
Don't forget you're the superstar (You're the superstar)
No one else can make it this far
Put a comb though that mane
Now you got some game
Oh, let's do the odyssey

[Sweetie Belle and Band - As the three fillies band to jump again, Mario, Twilight, and the rest of the six ponies and Spike had all gathered in the center of the stage to start dancing together. Of course Mario and Twilight were dancing together. So were Shenran and Fluttershy. Spike even got to dance with Rarity! Then Sweetie Belle made her one up pose from before.]

It's time to jump up in the air (Jump up in the air)
Jump up, don't be scared (Jump up, don't be scared)
Jump up and your cares will soar away (oohoohooh)
And if the dark clouds start to swirl (Dark clouds start to swirl
Don't fear, don't shed a tear 'cause
I'll be your one up mare

[Sweetie Belle and Band - Sweetie Belle just let herself bop to the rhythm of the music as she sang. Everypony else who could fit on the dance floor began to dance. Then as the band played a brief instrumental. Apple Bloom and Scootaloo posed and raised a fore-hoof into the air as Sweetie Belle posed and did some jazz hooves.]

Now listen all you mares and colts (all your mares and colts)
All around Equestria (All around Equestria)
Don't be afraid to get up and move
You know that we're all superstars (We're all superstars)
We're the ones who make it this far
Put a smile on that face
There's no time to waste
So, let's do the odyssey

Everypony cheered loudly and excitedly. Sweetie Belle just giggled cutely as Apple Bloom and Scootaloo set her down and the three fillies took a bow before the audience.

"Now this is what we should have done for the Talent Show!" Scootaloo remarked.

"Hey, since we did such a great job!" said Apple Bloom, "Maybe we got our cutie marks!" The three fillies rushed off stage to find a place to undress and find out. The mane seven, Shenran, and Spike watched them. Shenran looked confused at all the smiles.

"Cutie Mark check," Applejack remarked as Shenran nodded in understanding.

"OH COME ON!" Sweetie Belle bellowed not too far away. The eight ponies and Spike all laughed. Despite their disappointment, the three fillies were still able to put on some smiles when they returned. After all, they didn't do this for their cutie marks, but for the new Prince and Princess, who were more than pleased with their performance.

Late that night, Twilight was holding her bouquet as she tossed it into the air behind her. Several mare reached out to grab it, but it ended up bouncing away from them...and right into Fluttershy's fore-hooves.

"Oh my goodness," Fluttershy exclaimed since she had stayed away from the crowd of mares. Rarity squealed with glee.

"Fluttershy! This means you and Shenran are next to be married!" Rarity exclaimed excitedly. The two ponies looked at each other before blushing heavily and shyly looking away from each other. Then they just giggled bashfully at each other. The others just laughed at how cute they looked when Mario escorted Twilight into their private chariot so they could head off to their Honeymoon. Once Fluttershy and Shenran had recovered, the six ponies and Spike rushed up to the front of the carriage.

"Have a good time!" Pinkie shouted as she bounced up and down.

"See y'all when you get back!" Applejack shouted.

"Have fun!" Spike called out.

"Bye!" The rest of their friends shouted as Mario and Twilight waved goodbye as their chariot headed off into the night. The newlyweds smiled at each other as Mario grabbed one of Twilight's fore-hooves in his own.

"Thank you," said Mario softly, "For making me the happiest stallion in Equestria."

"Thank you," Twilight answered, "For making me the happiest mare." Then they shared a kiss as their chariot rode into the distance under a clear and beautiful starry night.

And there you have it! While most of you could have guessed that Mario would become an Alicorn Prince. I don't know how many of you thought Mario and Twilight would also get married. I hope you enjoyed both the bonus content and the modified and extra song. It was always a personal dream of mine to see Sweetie Belle sing "Jump up, Super Star".

Okay, I'm gonna make this clear for those who don't read the reviews. The next intermission will NOT be the Equestria Girls. As of right now, what happened in that movie is not main canon and I'll be sticking with the main series for now. I might do the movies and shorts as a separate story, but not right now.

The next intermission before heading into season 4 will probably be focused on Mario, and his new wife Twilight, but this is still a family story so despite being married, fluff and romance will be minimal.

And please refrain from any mature or inappropriate comments in the reviews, even if you are trying to support their marriage. Thank you.

And yes, I will update the story picture to show Mario as an Alicorn. Just...give me time to draw it first...

Peace Pony Fans!