"While the many species present on Equus are not as advanced as we are, they've shown an incredible capacity for mutual cooperation. Based on my research I know that this isn't always true for them. There have been conflicts in the past, but nothing close to war for over a thousand years. The sheer diversity of cultures is almost as varied as they are on Earth.

Princess Celestia has agreed to allow some researchers to spend time in Equestria to study their history. She has made a personal request of me to try and look into the history of the Crystal Empire, which, according to her, has lost most of its history because of one particular individual. I'm actually looking forward to the chance to learn more about these cultures, and how the Ancients may have had an impact on them as well.

Everyone's been invited to a party at Applejack's farm in a town called Ponyville. Only place big enough besides Firestar Base for everyone. Should be interesting as we already saw what an impromptu party was like."

-Excerpt from the journal of Dr. Daniel Jackson

Epilogue

Gateway to New Adventures

Cloudsdale

Equestria

"I don't know if this is such a good idea..."

Daring Do bit her lip as she adjusted her usual disguise glasses and followed Rainbow Dash towards one particular house. Her daughter had insisted on this, and the adventurous mare was having second thoughts.

"It'll be fine," Rainbow Dash countered. "And… Dad should know he doesn't have to hide it from me anymore."

With a sigh, Daring Do relented and just motioned for her daughter to lead on. A few minutes later, and she was again wishing she was somewhere else as Rainbow Dash knocked on the door. Soon after, her father opened the door and spotted them both.

"Its good to see you again Dash," he said before locking eyes with Daring. Even with her disguise he recognized her. Without saying a word, he invited them in. As soon as the door closed he took Daring's hat off.

"Never expected to see you again Daring," he said. "Not after you left Rainbow Dash."

"Guess things change," Daring replied. "I… I know I wasn't there for her, but… its time I stopped being so..."

"Selfish?"

"Yeeeaaa..." Daring said with a wince. "So I take it seeing us both together means you know?"

He nodded before pulling his old girlfriend into a hug. For several minutes it was just the two of them getting reacquainted while Rainbow Dash read a book. As soon as there was an opening, the rainbow maned Pegasus spoke up.

"Dad… Pinkie Pie's throwing a pretty big party in Ponyville in a few days. Everyone's invited, including some new friends we made. I was kinda hoping you could come with us?"

"You mean… as a family?" he asked. "What about Daring's..."

"Everyone who's gonna be there know me. And… well… I've heard about these Pinkie Pie Parties..."

Vinyl Scratch's house

Ponyville

Equestria

Vinyl Scratch walked into her modest little house and tossed her headphones onto their usual hook with practiced ease. She smiled as soon as she saw her roommate, Octavia Melody. The Earth Pony mare raised an eyebrow as she adjusted her instrument of choice.

"Tavi! Just the mare I wanted to see!" Vinyl Scratch exclaimed.

"I'm not interested in your latest Dubstep idea Vinyl," Octavia said in an irritated tone. "I have to come up with something for Pinkie Pie's party and nothing I come up with feels right."

"Well Tavi… I actually had an idea for something, but it was more up your alley. I already wrote down some of the notes for you on the flight in."

Vinyl Scratch pulled a piece of paper out of her saddlebag and presented it to the Cello player. After a moment, Octavia looked at her wild maned roommate.

"This… this feels more like..."

"An orchestra piece. I know. That's why I wanted to get your take on it."

"Well… it certainly is a good start for an Overture. What inspired this?"

"You know that job I took in the Cascades? Well… the centerpiece of that job kinda inspired it. Wanted something to showcase some wonder and a bit of adventure. You know what I mean?"

Octavia set the paper down, took hold of her cello, and tried out the notes that were provided. After a moment she nodded.

"Indeed I do. Lets get to work."

Canterlot High

Human World

Twilight Sparkle adjusted her glasses again as she stood by the statue. It had been a whole year since they last saw Sunset Shimmer, and a few months since they last heard from her. Fluttershy had started to worry, followed by everyone else soon after. Then finally, a letter saying that Sunset was coming to visit for a couple days.

As soon as Twilight took her glasses off to clean them, someone came through the portal.

"New glasses?"

Twilight put her glasses back on, and saw Sunset Shimmer in what looked like a military uniform with a skirt. While it wasn't like anything in service in the Human World, it did have some military inspiration.

"Yea… got them about two months ago. Rarity actually suggested contacts or even laser surgery, but… you know… this is me," Twilight replied with a shrug before adjusting her wire frame glasses. While they weren't as bulky as her old glasses, they still had the same habit of sliding down her nose a bit. These particular glasses also made Twilight look less nerdy and more like a scientist.

"Its good to see you again Twi," Sunset said as she hugged her friend. "Where is everyone?"

"You'll see."

Sunset put a hand on her hip. Just like when she went back home, it didn't take long for her to adjust. After a moment, her hand slid down her hip a bit… and she felt the scar. Guess just like her outfit, everything about her was translated by the portal. Instead of the jumpsuit she wore on base, she was now wearing a green uniform jacket with SGI and EG-1 patches on the shoulders. She still had her old boots that she had been wearing before going home, and even the skirt she used to wear. After a moment she opened her jacket, and found her old shirt with her cutie mark on the chest. It was one of her favorites, even if it was also a bit of a reminder of her time as the resident Bully Queen of Canterlot.

After getting a ride in Twilight's car, which was a modest little two door job, Sunset stood outside one of her favorite restaurants. As soon as she walked in, she was confronted by shouts of "Surprise" and pretty much her entire graduating class from Canterlot. Even Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna were present. Sunset couldn't help but smile. While she had been accepted back in Equestria, this was also her home.

"Thanks everyone," she said with a smile. "I… have one helluva story for you. But first… I want a double bacon cheeseburger, curly fries, and a large coke."

Outside… a nondescript black SUV with tinted windows sat innocently. Its occupants having followed Twilight's car from Canterlot High.

"Well… I think its safe to say she's not a threat."

"Indeed."

Colonel Cameron Mitchell leaned back in the driver's seat as he put the binoculars down. SG-1 had been sent to investigate some odd energy signatures in Canterlot, and discovered the portal just as the redhead came through.

Just as Teal'c was about to grab a donut, a hand snaked into the box and took out a chocolate one.

"Sir… didn't we agree to not get the black SUV with tinted windows after Tokyo?" Lt. Krystal Jade asked.

"Didn't really have time to shop around," Mitchell said. "What did you make of her outfit?"

"Part military of some sort," Krystal replied, brushing some of her red hair out of her face. "Almost looked like she just threw on that jacket over civilian clothes if you ask me. But… still… probably something to keep an eye on."

"Yea… and if that portal had been there for years… there's no telling what else has come through," Mitchell said. "Anything on an ID?"

"Facial Recognition identifies her as… Sunset Shimmer… that's odd..." Krystal trailed off as she poked her tablet.

"What?"

"There are two files for her. One as a Canterlot High student, graduated sometime last year. The other… as a student at Westside Island High. Unless she transferred and didn't update her file… I think we have two of the same person..."

"A mystery for another day Lieutenant," Mitchell finally said. "So… got any plans for your leave time?"

"Yea… flying back out to Tokyo. Gonna hang out with Ami and Lita."

Sweet Apple Acres

Equestria

3 days later

Everyone from SGI as well as those from the SGC, who were able to make it, were milling around the apple orchard as the party got underway. Octavia got some of her friends together and were playing a new piece of music inspired by the Stargate itself via Vinyl Scratch. Granny Smith was in heaven, making so many apple pies for so many. Several times she admitted that she felt twenty years younger at least as she passed out food.

Off in a corner of the farm away from the party, two individuals sat looking up at the stars.

"Our world's gonna change isn't it Cam?"

"Not overnight. But yea. It will."

Sunset took a deep breath and looked over at Mitchell. She had to admit, in the short amount of time that she knew him, Cameron Mitchell was someone she looked up to. She had learned a lot about being a team leader from him. Applying that to what she already learned from her friends back in the Human World, Sunset figured that she had a bit of an edge.

"The Galaxy is a dangerous place," Sunset said as she looked back up at the stars. "But… it is also a place filled with wonder… and new friends."

"I'll drink to that," Mitchell replied as he raised a bottle of apple cider. Sunset had actually brought a couple boxes with her from the Human World to share with SG-1 and the other members of Stargate Command. Technically, they were still products of Sweet Apple Acres, so it wasn't cheating.

Sunset closed her eyes.

"The war isn't over. But… we gave the Tlak'khan something to think about. And all the friends we've made on the way… I wouldn't trade it for anything."

"Hey you two!" a familiar voice called out to them with a drawl. "Y'all missin' the party! Come on already!"

"We'll be right there Applejack!" Sunset called back before shaking her head and smiling. "Guess duty calls."

Both team leaders laughed as they got up and made their way back to the party. But even with everything that's happened, one thing was in the back of Sunset's mind. The ancient prophecy from Ikana about a great Darkness. In her experience, the Tlak'khan didn't seem to fit the role. And that made her worry. If the prophecy was true… who was the enemy? Shaking her head again, Sunset Shimmer just decided that was a question for another day. Today they celebrate new friends and toast to new adventures.

And maybe… Sunset would work up the courage to actually visit her parents one of these days.

Unknown Location

Unknown Planet

Pegasus Galaxy

For centuries they were dormant. They had witnessed the war between the Lantians and the Wraith. They witnessed the rise of Atlantis and the Tau'ri weakening the Wraith.

A dark, clawed hand came to rest on the DHD.

Soon… they would return...

Author's note: And that's it. Stargate Equestria is finished. But... Left it open for a sequel in the future. While this was my first time writing actual ponies for a whole story and not just one chapter, I really enjoyed the technical aspects of writing non humanoid characters. Was a fun challenge. Hope I did them justice while opening the door to people who aren't looking for something that's all sunshine and rainbows. I also enjoyed trying to figure out how they would develop equipment as well. I'm especially proud of the Dragonscale armor and the Arc Caster concept. If anyone with more experience with writing Pony equipment has any ideas on how to improve SGI's gear... let me know. I'd be interested in hearing about it.

I also had a cameo in this chapter. Lt. Krystal Jade is from my Stargate/Sailor Moon crossover Sierra Echo. Kinda felt right to slip her in as the human world's SG-1 was just a bit different from the one Sunset met. Helped to try and differentiate the two versions of SG-1. Also... kind of a tease in this chapter too. The mention of Westside Island High School is a tease for my current project, a sequel to Ghostbuster Girls. If I can pry myself away from shiny objects, I'll be able to resume work on that.

One more thing... a couple chapter titles were actually inspired by pieces of music. Lift up your Eyes is a reference to a piece called Heroes will Rise, Act on Instinct is... well... the most iconic piece from Command and Conquer, Together We Overcome is actually a reference to the intro to the short lived cartoon Stargate Infinity, and It Was You Who Began It is a reference to the RWBY song Armed and Ready.

Anyways... hope you all enjoyed the adventure. On to the next. *salutes before stepping through the Stargate*