Chapter 11: Goodbye, But Not Forever

"So this human device is how you got here?" Celestia was asking Twilight several hours later.

"Yes, I can't explain why, but we did," Twilight answered, "and this is what the humans call a television. It's actually how we were able to keep track of Starlight's movements."

All nine ponies were gathered in the living room while my three human friends and I stood in the kitchen. I was leaning aganist the wall and sighing. Princess Celestia walked forward towards me, "after being told of all you have done, I wanted to thank you persoanlly Matthew, even though looking after them meant taking time away from your life."

"It was no trouble at all, I was glad to help. I'd do it again in a heartbeat."

Hearing me say that brought silence in the room. It seemed that everypony and everybody was thinking the same thing I was. At last, Rainbow Dash couldn't hold it back anymore, "Darn it all! I love Equestria, but I don't want to say goodbye to our human friends."

"Me neither," added Rarity, "We had only just gotten to know them and now we have to leave them, forever."

Pinkie Pie pulled a tissue from out of nowhere and a flood of tears came roaring out like water from a tap. It wasn't long till we all started having tears coming down from our eyes. Twilight Sparkle walked up to me and motioned for me to get down. I did so, then she wrapped her hooves around me. I couldn't believe it, I was actually being hugged by Twilight Sparkle, the Princess of Friendship, something I thought would never happen. Not saying a single word, I wrapped my arms around her. Rainbow Dash was about to fly over, when she was stopped by Princess Celestia's left wing extending out.

"I'm afraid you are all mistaken," she said, causing all of us to look in her direction. Twilight and I let go from our hug and looked to her as well, "only when I feel that the world you've visited can pose as a threat do I shut the portal connecting us to them forever. I however do not see any threats here. What I see is kindness and compasion towards others, even to those who are different from them. They are loyal to the core and would even risk their own lives to help you defeat an enemy from Equestria. Plus it seems that you have grown a strong bond with them, so it would be wrong for me to shut the portal forever."

"So does this mean we can come back again?" Rainbow Dash asked.

"Yes," Princess Celestia nodded. "Or they could come to Equestria, and Twilight Sparkle, I will teach you the spell so you can teleport yourself and your friends anytime you want."

This was met by a round of thunderous cheers. Princess Celestia flopped her ears, but smiled none the less.

"That is good," said Moondancer, "Cause to be honest, I wouldn't mind coming back one day and getting the chance to learn more of this wonderful world."

I was going to say it wasn't really that special, but why crush their spirits? So I decided, 'nah, better not you ding-bat.'

"And now my pony friends, it's time for us to go home." Princess Celestia pointed her horn at my TV Screen, and after lowering it to the ground, made it glow as the portal between Earth and Equestria opened up once more.

Sunset Shimmer and Moondancer both thanked us for our help and promised to come back again soon. Sunset even said we were always welcome at Canterlot High anytime, then they went threw the portal. Five of the mane 6 then walked up to us and thanked us too. Rarity even said to Emily, "you have both style and great talents, make sure to keep up the good work Darling."

"I'll do my very best Rarity. Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye," Emily said and did the proper body movements for the Pinkie Pie Promise.

After all that was said and done, the five of them; Rarity, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie said good bye and walked threw the portal. This left only Twilight and Celestia. Twilight first thanked Emily, Ryan and Patrick for their help, then she walked up to me again.

"We wouldn't have lasted this long without you Matthew, thank you so much, you'll always have a place in our hearts."

"As you will in mine," I smiled. "You take care of yourself Twilight Sparkle, and just remember, if you ever need help, don't be afraid to come here and ask."

"Don't worry, I won't forget."

Twilight held out her hoof. I was about to grab it and shake it, but before that happened, she hugged me again.

"And you take care of yourself Matthew."

"I will."

She then walked over towards her former teacher, and with the four of us waving, and getting a friendly meow from Bridget, they walked threw the portal. After they left, the television was lifted back into it's rightful place and the light dimmed away. Silence filled my house once more, that was until Patrick broke the silence.

"Do you really think we'll see them again?" he asked.

"Oh I'm sure we will," I nodded. "Until then, we can still see them on their show and in the movies. Now, who's up for a little bit of bowling? I bet I can beat you guys this time."

"Are you crazy Matthew? We've just been threw a fight with a dangerous unicorn and you want to go bowling?"

"Are you scared Patrick?"

"Scared? Not a chance, I'll beat the pants off you!" And he ran towards the door.

"Oh no you won't," I chuckled as Ryan, Emily and I ran out the door.

While it was unclear of when we would actually see those ponies again, I know it will happen someday. Cause hey, anything is possible with the Magic of Friendship.

The End!