Hello, again.

And now we begin to delve into the aftermath of their actions against Orochimaru.

Perspective: n/a

Don't own MLP or Naruto, by the way.

What...have we done?

Sun woke slowly, feeling drained in multiple ways.

Slowly, memories trickled into his mind as his surroundings registered, eventually leaving him staring at a Pinkie whose hair was down. "Pinkie?"

"What have we done, Sunset?" Pinkie said in a somber tone, gazing out a window that teased something peculiar to Sun's own gaze.

What he found, shook him. "Did we...?"

"We did." Pinkie nodded, "We tied our world to two others. Permanently."

He was referring to the twin giant circular...structures, so to speak, that bordered each other at a rough 45 degree angle. The borders were made of a form of energy that ran through multiple colors.

Both looked similar to the orchard, but the one on the right teased a seemingly advanced city of sorts in the distance, with what looked to be a form of law enforcement, among others, close to the edge.

The other...had talking ponies?

A lower glance showed a surprise on their side of it all. "The Yondaime?"

"He and Kaa-san were Orochimaru's attempt to use past protectors to attack Konoha." Pinkie explained, "Orochimaru just didn't expect what has become of their son to bring them back completely."

Sun glanced at Pinkie, who answered the unspoken question. "Yes, they know."

Sun then hugged the other boy comfortingly, for both of them. "At least Kurama is with him, wherever they are."

Just then, something appeared in his mind. Huh? Maybe that could work.

Pinkie then looked at him, getting Sun's attention from his fearful expression. "I'm scared, Sunset."

Sun hugged his brother as tears started appearing in their eyes. "I know, Pinkie. This...power...we apparently possess, it's terrifying. Tearing holes in reality itself? That's not normal to any extent. But we won't be alone as we learn just what we can do."

'We won't be alone' became an idle mantra in the backs of their minds as Dash walked up with a book. "Think you can do something with this real quick, Sun? According to what I heard, it's supposed to at l-"

He stopped when the book and Sun both glowed with energy for a moment, followed by him and Pinkie. Immediately, information about a language filled their heads.

After it stopped, they all shook their heads and recomposed themselves, Dash saying "Looks like it was a good idea to get the book. I'll go ahead and take it back now, if you don't mind. Had to go to some country called Japan in order to get it."

With that, Dash went back out, this time followed by both Pinkie and Sun.

Dash, after stashing the book in a pouch, sped off through the side showing humans as Sun addressed the ones on their side first, noticing their confusion. "Dash found a dictionary, and apparently I can now use chakra to give people the language within easily, if your confusion is about that."

Sakura, who was among the group, deadpanned in mock jealousy. "This can work for any information, can't it? You just had to get a dream come true for bookworms."

That helped lighten the mood some.

The blonde man of the group chose to test it by speaking to the other two groups, Sun took a moment to tell Sakura "I think I got something that might help with the book idea, straight from the Kyubi."

That did, however, get the attention of the red-headed woman of the group. "Naruto, is he...? I'm sorry, I-"

Sun quickly stopped her. "He's okay, and while I can't exactly relay back, I'd say he would appreciate the sentiment if he knew."

She still had a few clear issues, but Sun had an idea.

[Alvin and the Chipmunks – My Mother (That's who I Need)]

"It's hard to remember, summer or winter." He started singing in a gentle tone, while sending an apologetic glance towards the Yondaime, "When she hasn't been there for me."

Most turned to look at him as his voice seemed to translate without actually translating. "A friend and companion, I can always depend on. My mother, that's who I mean."

The woman, more officially known as Kushina Uzumaki, started tearing up as Shy took over. "I've taken for granted, seeds that she's planted. She's always behind everything."

Jack took the next few lines. "A teach'r, a seek'r, a both-arms-outreacher. My moth'r, that's who Ah mean."

Sun then came back, taking Kushina in his arms as Sakura came in from behind. "Wish I could slow down the hands of time. Keep things the way they are. If she said so, I would give her the world, if I could. I would."

Sakura then added "My love and my laughter, from here ever after, is all that she says that she needs."

As the rest of the group joined in, Sun and Sakura sang together as Kushina started crying, "A friend and companion I can always depend on. My mother, that's who I mean. My mother, that's who I mean. That's who I mean."

[Song End]

The Yondaime, with tears of his own, ultimately took her in his arms, said "They would like to speak with you, if possible. I'll...I'll take care of her right now." and walked Kushina back to the house.

A couple of moments later, Sun composed himself enough to turn towards the awaiting groups from each of the other worlds. A glance at his brothers showed them standing beside him, Pinkie's hair starting to regain of its flair.

He focused on a pale-skinned woman with pale-rainbow like hair and...a matching winged unicorn? "You requested to speak with me? My name is Sunset Sparkle in your cultures, and these are my brothers Dash, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Jack Apple, and Fluttershy."

The woman was the one who spoke first. "I am Principal Celestia of Canterlot High."

The winged unicorn then introduced itself in the exact same voice. "And I am Princess Celestia of Equestria."

That got a normal reaction out of Pinkie as he looked at the sky with a deadpanned expression. "Seriously?"

Did you honestly expect each world to have completely different people in them? Or maybe something more akin to your own?

"That's not the point!" Pinkie puffed his cheeks in a comedic fashion as he stamped the ground.

"YEAH!" EG Pinkie and EP Pinkie suddenly popped in, only to stop and blink in confusion as HL Pinkie face-faulted, "EG?/EP?"

EP: Earth Pony. EG: Equestria Girl. Unless one of you prefers 'Pinkamena?'

Sun just took to saying "My apologies, but what exactly are you, Princess? I'm pretty sure you have something better than 'winged unicorn.'"

"No apologies needed, as I didn't think you would have already known what an Alicorn is." Princess Celestia returned, not offended in the slightest, "Still, it is courteous of you to ask."

"Well, Your Majesty," Rare gave a bow, "all of us here have actually wondered just why someone would be just plain rude like that. Nothing good comes from the idea. And you can call me Rare, if you wish."

"Too bad not everyone thinks like that." Principal Celestia said with a smile, then turned serious again, "Anyways, care to explain just what exactly caused this?"

All six boys winced, then Sun spoke up. "Ah, yeah. Despite who we were going after, that was our fault entirely. None of us expected getting such an intense power boost from simply eating crystalline fruit."

That got Princess Celestia's attention. "Crystalline fruit?"

"We got something similar to the Tree of Harmony." Pinkie clarified, making the alicorn's eyes widen, "Speaking of which, we should figure out a name for ours, or at least the author should."

What's the point of making a different name, Pinkie? It isn't there is anything different beyond the location.

All three Pinkies face-palmed, getting a round of confused looks and a surprisingly teasing smile from Shy. "It's not like making a different name is the end of the world, brother."

His brother turned to gawk at him as Dash laugh, while Sun rubbed his temples.

This was going to take a while.

In regards to Kushina at least, she ultimately came back as she was when she died, so her body is still ready to help a baby grow while also recovering from childbirth, only to find her baby both already a tween and straight up gone. She will definitely take some time to become more her usual canon/fanon self from all that.

Minato easily understood that she needed a familiar pillar for support, so he's holding his own grief for later when Kushina's relatively okay.

As for the bit with Sun/Sakura's story project, basically, Naruto is Kurama's adopted son in the world of Pokemon, replacing Ash Ketchum, and seeking more to unify the study of Pokemon throughout the regions (with nothing beyond Galar) as well as develop a more legal Team (where Pokemon Rangers meets Ninjas).

Naruto's powers include the Humane 7 Geodes, seals (including the Hiraishin), Rasengan (at least the basis), and Shadow Clones (singing is automatic and not necessarily a power).

I would've gone for My Hero Academia and becoming the Symbol of Friendship, but particularly Fluttershy's Geode/Affinity and Marnie are the big reasons why it's Pokemon instead. However, even if I eventually start this one, it's free as long as you work with the above (and this story itself) and send me the title (Just Marnie or a harem with Marnie in it is optional, alongside lemons AFTER Sinnoh begins, as Naruto has trauma despite the loss of memory, so he will need time). Anything else is strictly up to you.

Note: the 'after Sinnoh' piece is for lemons, not fluff. Naruto accidentally walking in on Misty about to take a shower in Johto, only for her to playfully invite him into the room outside the shower to chat while wearing nothing but a towel is okay. Play to each girl's personality alongside Naruto's.

Until next time. Please let me know what you think.