hero of canterlot

by vamer

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MLP Equestria Girls: The Hero of Canterlot High (MLP EG x Male Reader)
The Nintega Guy

Published: 2022
Source: https/

Reader's Profile and Harem

Welcome to the Equestria Girls story everyone. Now I want to tell you all this right now to prevent some confusion. The Equestria Girls world in all of Friendship is Magic is called the Human World in canon, so it is not the Earth mentioned by the reader in the prologue of Season 1 of The Hero of Equestria. You'll know why I'm doing this once you get to Season 4. Now here's the reader's profile in this story.

(Y/N): Your Name

(L/N): Last Name

Age: 17/18

Gender: Male

Your Outfit: You Decide (Your Cutie Mark will have to be on one part of your clothes. You will also have to pick a different outfit once Forgotten Friendship hits.)

Skin Color: Same as Coat Color

Hair Color: Same as Mane Color

Eye Color: Same as the one from The Hero of Equestria

(F/C): Favorite Color and Aura Color

Your Cutie Mark:

(A/N) (Author Notes): The colors are your choice.

Now onto the harem, now I should definitely state something but. . . you will already have your harem with five of the characters displayed. I will indicate when exactly some will be joining.

Sunset Shimmer (Will join after Rainbow Rocks)

Sci-Twi (Will join after Legend of Everfree)

Pinkie Pie

Rainbow Dash

Rarity

Applejack

Fluttershy

Princess Twilight Sparkle

(A/N): Yes, she's in, but only temporarily until the end of Rainbow Rocks. After Rainbow Rocks she'll briefly appear in Friendship Games and won't appear again until Forgotten Friendship.

Now that's all for the harem, now as for Trixie, I'm putting her in the maybe section and I may have her join after Forgotten Friendship. Starlight Glimmer, she technically will and won't be in the harem considering she only appears in Mirror Magic, but who knows, I could make an original chapter in the future. Now as for any other girls who were not mentioned, they won't be in the harem, so no Dazzlings or Shadowbolts. This is because I want to stay close to the canon of the story, except after Holidays Unwrapped. So far there hasn't really been an official ending to Equestria Girls so I'll be making my own version for when that time comes. One last thing, I will be continuing Equestria Girls based on through the Seasons of The Hero of Equestria, so after I do one segment, this story will remain on hiatus until I am done with that said season. If you're not sure on where each segment will come then I'll gladly display it right here.

Equestria Girls Arc - After Season 3

Rainbow Rocks Arc - After Season 4

Friendship Games Arc - After Season 5

Legend of Everfree Arc - After Season 6

Equestria Girls Specials Arc - After Season 6

Equestria Girls Date Arc - (An original act that I got inspiration from Jordanwolfboy9743) Middle of Season 7

Better Together Season 1 - After Season 7; Before MLP: The Movie

Forgotten Friendship - After Season 7; Before MLP: The Movie

Rollercoaster of Friendship - After MLP: The Movie

Spring Breakdown - After MLP: The Movie

Better Together Season 2 - After Season 8

Sunset's Backstage Pass - After Season 8

Holidays Unwrapped - After Best Gift Ever

Graduation Day Arc - During Season 9 Finale

There you have it. This story maybe the one with the more slower updates, but I'll be able to give you guys all of the content that meet your expectations. Finally, shoutout to my friends LordStarX101, shadowlight2784, and Jordanwolfboy9743 for the inspiration and help for this story.

Twilight Sparkle: Things are definitely about to get interesting here.

The Nintega Guy: You got that right. Anyways, I brought a special guest here as well.

Twilight Sparkle: Really? Who is it?

Sunset Shimmer: Hey, Twilight. Long time no see, huh?

Twilight Sparkle: Sunset Shimmer! This is a surprise!

Sunset Shimmer: Thank Nintega. He's the one writing the story after all.

The Nintega Guy: Yep, you will not believe how much I had to go through to get past the other all stars.

Twilight Sparkle: I'm guessing Neptune was the most tedious out of all of them.

The Nintega Guy: Ugh! Yes! I had to get her to stop nagging at me for more of her content by buying her like ten packs of pudding. I swear, if she keeps that up I'll be broke.

Sunset Shimmer: Well, now you're writing this story, I'm sure she'll be the least of your problems.

The Nintega Guy: Trust me Sunny. Neptune has her ways of breaking into other books unauthorized. *chuckles* un-"author"-rized. *imitates rim shot*

Twilight and Sunset sweatdrop from the joke.

Sunset Shimmer: . . .Really?

The Nintega Guy: What? Oh, come on. That had to have made a laugh or two.

Twilight Sparkle: You've been hanging around Pinkie a lot haven't you?

The Nintega Guy: Hey, she's a pain when it comes to fourth walls, but she'll make anyone laugh until the end.

Sunset playfully rolls her eyes at that while Twilight chuckles.

The Nintega Guy: Anyways, let's get on with it!

Twilight and Sunset nod before turning to the camera.

Twilight Sparkle & Sunset Shimmer: Enjoy the story, everyone! *waves at readers*

Prologue: The Breakup

Third P.O.V.

We all know that Equestria is a land filled with peaceful little ponies that go by each day making friends with each other and is ruled by two princesses along with their new prince and princess. The prince was a legendary alicorn who sought to protect all of his friends at all costs all due to a vow by his only family. His fate going to Equestria, led him to befriending six pony mares and also forming a herd with them as well.

However, what if I told you that there was more than just Equestria? What if there was a world that was maybe even just like that world, but it was parallel? And what if there was a time. . . that maybe all of these friends weren't so close with one another?

This story is about eight friends in another world outside of Equestira who reunited and formed a whole new magic of friendship with one another after they had broken apart with one another.

So, how does it start? And where does it start? Well, those are the very first two questions to be answered.

This world takes place with different kinds of creatures than ponies. These creatures were called humans and lived in a dimension called the Human World.

The majority of the humans and our main heroes live in a town called Canterlot, a suburban city that is surrounded by hill and forests on all sides.

Canterlot is the home to many people and is a very peaceful city filled with many great people as well.

However, there is one place in Canterlot that has a ton of people around that is about to experience some future challenges in the future awaiting them. This place is called Canterlot High School, also known as Canterlot High, or CHS for short.

This school was your typical everyday high school with normal facilities such as a library, a cafeteria, a soccer field, an auditorium, and even more.

We now see some students outside in the front of the school conversing to each other as school hasn't started yet and they all had 20 minutes to spare talking with one another about whatever they want. Things were going on and on until everybody notices one particular student heading towards the main entrance. Seeing this student made lots of students gossip about this person in a good way. He walks past many students who were looking at him with smiles and some of the girls that were around even waved at him, which this guy waved back to with a friendly smile.

This student was apparently special to the entire school, he was a young man with (C/C) skin, (M/C) hair, and (E/C) eyes. His name was (Y/N) (L/N).

(Y/N)'s P.O.V.

Hello, my name is (Y/N) (L/N). I'm a high school student here at Canterlot High. I know, you're probably wondering what's so special about me and why is it that I'm being admired by almost every student around here? Well, to tell you guys the truth, I've done lots of good things around my school that you can't even describe.

Right now I'm walking inside of the wonderful school itself and once I do, more and more students look my way and two girls around the main foyer in the building smiled instantly when they see me. The first girl is a friend of mine named Lyra Heartstrings and she is the about the same age as I am with pale spring green skin, pale light grayish opal and light grey hair, brilliant gold eyes and she is wearing a pink and lilac T-shirt, a gold necklace in the shape of a lyre, bluish-green shorts, yellow socks and dark pink boots. The second girl right beside her is named Sweetie Drops, but we sometimes like to call her Bon Bon. She has light apple greenish grey skin, moderate cobalt blue and light fuchsia hair, moderate cyan eyes, and she is wearing a white dress with light blue and yellow details, white socks and light blue shoes.

I've known these two girls ever since my freshman year and surprisingly, these two have been best friends ever since the eighth grade, and trust me when I say that their bond is unbreakable. They go together like peanut butter and jelly. They took notice of me and smile.

Lyra Heartstrings: Bon Bon! Look! It's him!

Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon): Finally. This day will go on like usual since the Hero of Canterlot High is here.

I winked as I walked past both of them and they both giggled quietly from it.

Hero of Canterlot High? That's a title that I've had here at CHS for awhile now. You see, I'm the type of guy who just can't say no or ignore any problem that going on around the place. If someone's got something that they need help with, I'm always willing to help them out. I know I don't have to do these kinds of things every time, but to me, it's my duty. I have to help all of these people because it's the right thing to do.

When I walk over to my locker to get settled and prepared for my school day, I noticed a young sophomore boy on the ground had dropped some of his school supplies. He looked troubled as he was frantically trying to organize his books. I smiled as I walk towards this young boy and he also took notice of me as well.

I help this kid organized his papers and books properly from largest at the bottom to smallest at the top so, it would be more neat and easier for him to carry. When that was settled, the boy thanked me and I simply just said don't mention it. He takes off to go to his class and I get organized myself as I pack my workbooks in my backpack that I was carrying around.

This was all great considering that all of the people in this school admire me. . . well almost everyone. There is this one girl that is my age and she's like my arch-rival here at this school. I'll explain who she is later, but all I can say for now is that she's just a huge bully that get's on my nerves.

Despite that, I still have lots of great friends here in this school and I couldn't be happier.

However, I do have one thing in this school that no one else does and trust me, some kids are quite jealous of me that I am able to even have this. You see over time in my high school years, I fell in love with these five girls, they were the closest friends that I had ever since I even entered Canterlot High and trust me when I say that they all had huge amounts of feelings for me as well. When we all found out, it was pretty awkward that these five girls all loved me at once. However, thanks to certain principal and another great friend of mine, I was able to date all five of these girls at once.

I walk through the corridor of the hallway humming to myself with a smile on my face.

Students were baffled by our own principal making this kind of decision and even I was as well, but the good thing is that our dilemma was all sorted out and I was able to five amazing and loving girls in my life.

I was still walking through the hall until I heard some commotion going on in a nearby empty classroom which made me raise an eyebrow until I frown and sigh as I walk towards the door and put my ear to it as I can hear what sounds to be five girls arguing with each other.

I may have a harem. . . but that's about to change today.

I open the door and walk inside of the classroom and I see five girls of who I'm all too familiar with as these are none other than my girlfriends. That's right. These five girls who have some angry looks on their faces. . . are my girlfriends. Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Rarity.

Pinkie Pie is the girl with light ceriseish gray skin, poofy brilliant rose hair, pale light grayish cerulean eyes, and she's wearing light blue short-sleeves jacket with a white shirt underneath that has a light pink heart on it, light blue wristbands, a pink skirt with three balloon symbols on it and light blue boots with white laces and pink ribbons on them.

Applejack is the girl with pale, light grayish gamboge skin, pale, light grayish olive hair, moderate sap green eyes and she is wearing a brown Stetson hat, a white shirt with the top part of the shirt being green, a brown belt with a red apple buckle, a denim skirt and brown boots with three red apple symbols on each boot.

Rainbow Dash is the girl with light cerulean grayish skin, her hair was rainbow-colored of course. Her eyes are moderate cerise and she is wearing a blue short-sleeve jacket with a white T-shirt with the symbol of a red-yellow-blue lightning bolt with a cloud on it, a dark pink and white skirt with black sports shorts underneath, socks in red, yellow, and blue stripes, and blue boots with white details.

Fluttershy is the girl with pale, light grayish olive skin, pale, light grayish rose hair with a butterfly barrette in it, moderate opal eyes, light magenta eye shadow, and she is wearing a white tank-top, a green skirt with three butterfly symbols on it, pink socks with white dots on them and green boots with white soles.

Finally, my last girlfriend was Rarity and she was the girl with light sapphire bluish gray skin, moderate indigo hair in locks and swirls with a triple-sapphire hair pin in it, moderate azure eyes, light cornflower bluish gray eye shadow and she is wearing a white T-shirt, gold armbands, a purple skirt with three blue lozenge diamond symbols on it and dark purple boots with a blue diamond on them.

All five of these girls are those who I love. . . However, for about two weeks now they've been arguing to one another about some unexpected problems that happened to them and for whatever reason, it looks like that their still mad at each other and I don't know why. Somehow they haven't even noticed me yet.

Rainbow Dash: What do you mean what I'm saying is a lie?! I showed up ON TIME like you wanted, but apparently you thought it was the right thing to just up and leave me hanging there!

Applejack: I was waitin' there for about three hours and ya still claimin' that I'm the one at fault for this?! Any longer and all of the food products would've gone stale! If ya just stuck with the right time and not be so lazy waitin' till the last minute, I would tolerate that way more!

This argument has gone on for awhile especially since Rainbow Dash and Applejack don't always see eye to eye. Applejack told Rainbow Dash to get the softball to come to her bake sale at a scheduled time, but according to Applejack, Rainbow didn't even bother showing up at all. However, Rainbow is saying that see did in fact show up and Applejack's lying about it. I then look at Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy.

Fluttershy: It took me hours to get all of the animals back in their cages. Why would you think bringing stuff that causes a ruckus was a good idea?

Pinkie Pie: But the only way to have the best party even in a shelter is if there is a ruckus! That's the whole point of how it works, Fluttershy!

Fluttershy: Not when I have a ton of adorable little critters that really wanted more of a nice soothing relaxation type of auction. Confetti and noisemakers ruin all of that.

There those too go again. . . Fluttershy told Pinkie Pie to meet her at the animal shelter one day, but Pinkie apparently ruined something that Fluttershy planned with her usual party-induced fun in the mix. Normally, I would agree with Fluttershy, but she hasn't even forgotten that for the past week and is still upset about it. Finally, I see Rarity who barges in on the little arguments.

Rarity: I nearly had a breakdown with what somehow got published for the entire school to see and you all are here in such pitiful debates that matter more than what I'm going through right now?!

Applejack: Rarity, I ain't got time to hear all of your complainin' about what got exposed to the entire school! I had to waste SO many food products if our so called "captain of all teams" here had the audacity to even say hello!

Rainbow Dash: Oh, so now I'm the center of your attention compared to what Rarity wants!

Applejack: This here is way more serious than her usual dramatic business of her embarrassment!

This incident apparently happened just recently and somehow the entire school knows about it including me, but I haven't really said anything to Rarity about it except to just stay calm. . . but who am I kidding. . . Rarity isn't one to take such a small incident so lightly. She got a photo exposed of herself kissing a mannequin and acting like it was me for some weird reason. Just the right amount of what I call weird.

Pinkie Pie: There's too much things around to keep up in this room that my head is spinning!

She says this as Pinkie does indeed twist her head many times and made it spin around a couple of times. Don't ask how or why she does this as it will probably give you the biggest headache that you've ever experienced.

Rainbow Dash: Well, maybe if you stopped and actually listen for once instead of being super impulsive then maybe you'd have better luck at understanding, Pinkie!

Fluttershy: I don't think you're in any position to say that Rainbow Dash.

Rainbow Dash: Oh, come on! Why would I turn down a request just like that?!

Rarity: You do in fact deny some of the things that I really need for someone other than ME to handle?! Like getting me three pounds of fabric, so I could possibly disguise myself until the end of the spring! Oh, and not let it be anything out of my particular sense of fashion.

Pinkie Pie: Well, why don't you just ask (Y/N) who's been standing over there at the door this entire time listening to what we were all saying?!

Everyone in the room looked directly at Pinkie wide-eyed before looking over to me as I had a baffled expression.

(Y/N): Wha. . .?! How?! You knew that I standing here waiting for you all to calm down?! Why didn't you say something sooner?!

Pinkie Pie: Dramatic effect~

I roll my eyes from that as I have no comment to respond towards Pinkie's antics.

Applejack: Wait! Ya were listening to all of this just now?!

(Y/N): Yes. . . And I can first say that-

Applejack: Then tell Rainbow Dash that she needs to practice some time management skills! I've had enough with her makin' a liar outta me!

Rainbow Dash: What?! Heck no! (Y/N), tell Applejack that her scheduling skills are the absolute worst!

(Y/N): Look, can I-

Pinkie then rushes up to me and grabs me into a tight hug just for a split second.

Pinkie Pie: (Y/N), you know that animals can have a big party too, right?! Right?!

Fluttershy: *sighs* (Y/N), you've been with me at the animal shelter many times. Please tell Pinkie Pie that being loud isn't the right thing for a ton of tiny birds.

I was starting to get irritated by all of this as they all kept going on.

(Y/N): Listen, you girls-

Rarity: (Y/N) dear! You don't actually believe that I as one of your lovely girlfriends is going to be a laughing stock for the rest of spring!

She blushes before darting her eyes back and forth smiling sheepishly.

Rarity: Oh, and please clear that one image of what you saw of me doing in a video. I honestly don't want to hear any more of the horror that is to come. I will need plenty of mountains of clothes to scream in!

Pinkie Pie: Oh, you mean the video of the whole mannequin kissing thing?

Rarity glares at Pinkie annoyed from that.

Rarity: *sarcastically* Thank you. . . Now I have to extend the time that I have to get the façade out of my head!

Applejack: Oh, quit whinin' girl. It ain't gonna taint your whole life.

Rarity: What I'm hearing about in the school at this time IS my whole life!

Rainbow Dash: Ugh! You lost the chance to getting Princess of Spring Fling, so you can have a dance with (Y/N). Big deal! He's with US for your information!

(Y/N): *growls* Can't you all just please-

Pinkie Pie: Us?! Well, yeah, but he isn't going to side with someone who keeps Applejack tapping her foot around all day causing pies to go stale?! THE PIES?!

Applejack: Pinkie, the pies were dry, but I didn't leave them layin' in the wind "that" long. Although I still can't even sell 'em because of how bad they taste now! Thanks a lot Rainbow Dash!

Rainbow Dash: Oh, how long do you intend to trap me in your story, Applejack?! I never saw you! I mean how many more times to I have to say it?

All of the girls went on and continued their nonstop argument with one another about who did what and it was all driving me crazy. I've been trying my best to get things situated with them, but no matter what happens, I somehow always end up being the monkey in the middle and all of the arguments start once more. These girls will literally just talk about these things whenever I see them with each other and I for once just want them to stop. I was so mad that my face slowly turned red, I balled up my fists, and I gritted my teeth in frustration before. . .

(Y/N): ENOUGH!!! THAT'S IT!!! I CAN'T TAKE IT ANY LONGER!!!

Everybody suddenly went silent and focused their attention towards me as I had my hands on my head frustrated by what's happening.

(Y/N): THIS IS GETTING RIDICULOUS! EVERYTIME I SEE YOU FIVE WITH EACH OTHER NOW, ALL YOU DO IS ARGUE! YOU'RE ALL ACTING LIKE THIRD GRADERS!

Rainbow Dash decided to make a joke out of my outburst and gave a smug look at Applejack.

Rainbow Dash: Ha! You're immature!

Applejack glares at Rainbow before (Y/N) yells at them once more.

(Y/N): QUIET RAINBOW! This is getting WAY out of hand! I've tried time and time again to make you all forget about the quarrels one of you may have caused, but what do you behind my back?! You have the same little arguments again and again!

Rarity: Darling, there is no need to be so uptight. We just have situations on our hands that take longer to fix than a little bit of talking.

(Y/N): You call TWO weeks a little bit of talking?! NO! Ugh. . .!

I then pinched the bridge of my nose annoyed and I thought of something to myself that I think I may have no choice, but to do at this point. My own girlfriends won't stop arguing and I can't just keep being there to just be ignored in the end. I really don't want to as I can feel a bit of guilt and regret. . . but this is my only option. I shake my head as I sigh.

(Y/N): You know what. . .? I. . . I don't think that this can all work out anymore.

The girls were all confused by my statement before they all gasped at the same time getting to my point quickly.

Rarity: D-Darling, y-you. . . You don't mean. . .

(Y/N): Girls. . . We're going to have to take this relationship down a notch. . .

The girls all had tears in their eyes when I proposed this as I crossed my arms and looked to the side with an ashamed look. Pinkie, Rarity, and Fluttershy were all quietly sobbing.

Applejack: Sugarcube, your. . . breaking up with us. . .?

I couldn't say anything after that as I had some tears in my eyes as well. I turned around facing my back towards them.

Fluttershy: *sobbing* (Y/N). . .

Pinkie Pie: *sobbing* B-But you're the only one here that we love the most, (Y/N)!

Rainbow Dash: I-I'm not crying. . . W-Who said that I was crying. . .?!

Applejack walks up to me and puts her hand on his shoulder, but I don't even face her and brush it off.

(Y/N): Sorry girls. . . Let's just. . . stay as friends for right now. I really need a break from all of this. . .

I walk out of the door to the classroom and when the door shut, all of the girls were in complete tears of sadness as me, their boyfriend had just broke up with them on the spot. Pinkie's hair even deflated a bit from all of the negativity that she was feeling. All of them let out some sniffles for a minute as Fluttershy was crying the loudest, Rarity had to wipe some of the mascara off her face, and Rainbow Dash was just trying her best to not even cry at all even though she couldn't keep it in. After a minute, all of the girls looked at each other with glares and apparently things didn't turn out better as they pointed at each other saying one sentence.

(Hu) Mane 5: THIS IS YOUR FAULT!

Meanwhile, I was out of the classroom and I sobbed just a little and wiped some of the tears out of my eyes. I didn't want to do this, but then again was it really the right choice. . .? If I didn't say anything, they would've continued. . .

(Y/N): (No. . . This is for theirs and my own good. So much for the Hero of Canterlot High having a harem. . .)

As I was thinking to myself, a female called out to me in a more arrogant and condescending voice.

???: Well, well, well. Seems like things with you aren't so perfect after all, (Y/N).

I hear that voice and that is probably the last voice that I want to hear right about now as I looked down and sighed with annoyance.

I look behind me as students were hiding, not make eye contact, or just straight acted scared of the girl that was walking towards me with a smirk. She had light amber skin, moderate cyan eyes, vivid crimson hair with brilliant yellow stripes, and she is wearing a black leather jacket with a purple shirt underneath with a red and yellow shimmering sun on it, an orange skirt with pale yellow and purple on the side and black and purple boots.

This girl. . . calls herself the queen of Canterlot High and thinks she is better than everyone including me. Her name is Sunset Shimmer and to most people here at school, she's super scary and intimidating, but to me she's just a pain in the neck.

(Y/N): *sighs* What do you want Sunset Shimmer?

Sunset Shimmer: Well, I couldn't help but overhear that you of all people broke up with your five girlfriends that you so deeply love.

Everyone around heard her and they all gasped and started murmur about that while I look at her annoyed before crossing my arms.

(Y/N): Yeah. . . You're right. . . I did break up with them. We're just friends right now and nothing more at the moment. And this has to do with you for what reason?

Sunset Shimmer: Well, you're single now aren't you? Isn't it obvious? I want you and I to be a couple now without those five having to meddle in any of our business. We can go on a date starting-

(Y/N): Not interested!

She then looks up and glares at me.

Sunset Shimmer: What did you just say?!

(Y/N): You heard me! I'm not interested in dating you at all! Why would I who is kind and respectful to all of the people here at Canterlot High go out with you who is the complete opposite?! And not only that, you've tried to ask me to the Fall Formal many times and what did I always say?! No, I'm not dancing with a manipulative and self-absorbed girl! And after the whole thing with Flash, I think it's safe to say that why I'm declining is accurate enough!

Sunset Shimmer: *growls* Listen here, you so called "hero" I don't think you understand the position that you're in. I know all about your breakup and if the entire school knows about it then what would that do to your reputation. . .?

(Y/N): Go ahead.

Everybody around the hall including Sunset was surprised by what I just said.

Sunset Shimmer: Huh?!

(Y/N): Tell however many people you want! I may have broken up with five girls, but that doesn't meant that I'm going to stop doing what I think is right! And if that means helping students out with anything, keeping a smile on everybody, and most of all stopping you from being a bully, then I won't even care if you tell the whole school or Principal Celestia!

The people around were all shocked by what I said as it made some smile that I would keep fighting for them. . . However, Sunset was enraged as she turns and stomps away before giving one last glare at me and pointing at me.

Sunset Shimmer: I'll get even with you one day, (Y/N) (L/N)! I'll be sure of it!

Sunset stomps away once more in anger and I roll my eyes to her saying that as she really does that to everyone. . . mostly me though. Sometimes I wonder why she even bothers being a bully when it's going to get her nowhere.

???: Dude, is it true that you broke up with your girlfriends?

I finally heard a more friendly voice as I turn around to see a guy my age walk towards me with pale, light grayish amber skin, vivid cornflower blue eyes, moderate sapphire blue hair, and he is wearing a black jacket with white and red stripes, a white T-shirt with the symbol of a two-toned blue shield behind a yellow lightning bolt, blue jeans, and black sneakers with white details.

This guy is named Flash Sentry and he is actually one of my best friends here at Canterlot High that is a male. He's a great guitarist and even plays in his own band which I participate in sometimes with him when I'm not with my harem. Get this, he used to date Sunset Shimmer, but she only did that to try to get as popular as me here at Canterlot High.

(Y/N): *sighs* Hey, Flash. Yeah. . . I broke up with them.

Flash Sentry: How come? Everything seemed to be going fine with you all that is until this week rolled by.

(Y/N): I couldn't stand them getting into anymore arguments, man. I know it was a harsh choice, but it was for the best. Trust me, I feel guilty doing it, but if I didn't the situation would just carry on.

Flash Sentry: Hmm. I see. That must bite hard to make a sudden decision like that. I can kind of understand what you're going through. I did the same thing with Sunset when I found out her true intentions.

I chuckled a bit from that.

(Y/N): Yeah, well I'd like to see her try and use all of the people in this school to try and get back at me.

Flash Sentry: Heh. Don't tempt her.

Both of us laughed at our little gossip.

Flash Sentry: Well, I'm sorry to hear that you lost your harem, (Y/N).

(Y/N): You don't need to apologize. I should be the one apologizing to myself. It almost makes me feel like a jerk.

Flash then puts his hand on my shoulder.

Flash Sentry: But you're not. You said it yourself, no matter what happens you're still going to be the Hero of Canterlot High.

Hearing Flash remind of that made me smile as he's right. I'm not going to back down and let some break up take hold of all of my emotions. The bell then suddenly rings and students started to walk to their classrooms.

Flash Sentry: Well, guess it's time for class.

(Y/N): Yeah, we can talk more about this during lunchtime. See ya, Flash.

Flash Sentry: Later man.

Both of us went out separate ways to go and get our class sessions started, but while I was walking to class, I had a thought in my mind.

(Y/N): (I wonder how different things would be if there was another me somewhere out there.)

Prologue End.

(A/N): Great prologue, huh? Yep, while technically you still have your harem, you break up with them in the first place as to connect this with the plot of the original Equestria Girls movie in which that arc is starting up next. Hope you all are excited for what is to come soon.

Chapter 1: A New World

Equestria. . .

The battle against Grogar was a fierce one as the Mane 7 had to face their most powerful enemy yet. Not just that, but the obstacle in their path was the six mares' own feelings for the Hero of Equestria himself, (Y/N) (L/N). They were able to top off this obstacle and soon enough, a herd was formed as (Y/N) was a prince with six girls in which one of them was a princess herself, Twilight Sparkle.

Now a month has passed since the battle and right now the Mane 7 along with Spike have arrived at the Crystal Empire as tomorrow was (Y/N) and Twilight's first summit as both prince and princess and of course the rest were there to support them as the fellow Elements of Harmony. They were all strolling and following the path toward the glimmering city of the empire with smiles on their faces.

Applejack: Hoo-wee! Your very first summit, you two. Y'all must be over the moon.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, I am excited. But, to be honest, I'm a little nervous, too.

(Y/N) sees Twilight's glum look and wraps a hoof around her surprising her a little as he gave her a smile.

(Y/N): Trust me, I would be as nervous as the next pony who's trying something new. But don't stress my princess, you have your friends. . . And you've got me right beside you.

Twilight blushes with a smile on her face before pecking (Y/N) on the cheek.

Twilight Sparkle: *sighs* You always know what to say to me, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Heh, just always trying to see my girlfriend with a smile on her face.

Pinkie Pie then shoves her head into frame, startling them both.

Pinkie Pie: Twilight, you're 'nervicited'! It's like you wanna jump up and down and yell "YAY ME!!"

She then curls herself into a ball and rocks back and forth on the ground.

Pinkie Pie: But you also wanna curl up in a teeny-tiny ball and hide at the same time!

(Y/N): *nervous chuckle* That's another way to put it. . . I mean we've all been there.

Fluttershy: I'm there almost every day.

Applejack: Like our sugarcube said though, Twilight. Everything's gonna be just-

Rarity then on the edge of total panic, races up to the two.

Rarity: TWILIGHT! (Y/N)!

(Y/N): Rarity. . . Chill out. . .

She then grabs (Y/N) cheeks and looks all over his head.

Rarity: Oh, sorry, darling, but I just realized you two are not wearing your crowns. You haven't forgotten it back in Ponyville, have you?

Twilight Sparkle: I packed both of ours in my bag.

They look over to Spike who pats the suitcase in confirmation and Rarity backs off.

(Y/N): It'll be our first time in doing a summit in royalty. But since I have more experience with these things considering I have a mother who was close friends with the princesses, Twilight's just saying that she hasn't really gotten used to it all yet.

Twilight Sparkle: Not only that, I haven't gotten accustomed to my own wings yet.

She tries to work her wings, but it causes her to hover lopsidedly just above the ground for a few seconds, after which she was about to fall, but (Y/N) caught her with his magic and made her stand upright.

Rarity: You are a princess now, Twilight. Embrace it! I'm telling you, if I had a crown like that, I would never take it off. Why, I'd sleep in the thing.

She then rushes up beside (Y/N) giving him half-lidded eyes.

Rarity: And of course I would have my handsome prince right beside me to keep me comfortable.

Rarity bats her eyelashes at (Y/N) making him blush a little before he smirks and rolls his eyes while Twilight gives an exasperated smile.

Eventually, the seven were able to get inside of the Crystal Castle as two closed doors, which swing open to reveal the throne room as Crystal-pony guards on either side of the pink-carpeted aisle blow a fanfare, and the other three Princesses stand before the throne.

(Y/N) and Twilight were both a bit taken back by this kind of greeting as they both advance wonderingly along the carpet. Not paying attention to where she is going, Twilight veers off and bumps into a Pegasus guard stallion.

Guard Stallion: Introducing Princess Twilight Sparkle and Prince (Y/N) (L/N).

Giggling, Cadance steps across to the two, with Celestia not far behind. The sisters-in-law nuzzle happily.

Princess Cadance: Twilight! I haven't seen you since (Y/N)'s birthday party! How's the whole harem thing going with you two?

Both (Y/N) and Twilight blush a little and eye each other as they were a bit embarrassed to answer that.

Princess Cadance: *chuckles* I take it those expressions mean that things are going pretty well?

(Y/N) chuckles and rubs the back of his head.

(Y/N): More or less. . .

Twilight Sparkle: I mean it's only been a few weeks, so we're still trying to get used to it. . .

Princess Celestia: Well, that talk can wait until tomorrow. While we have so much to talk about, you all look tired from your journey. Now, off to bed, all of you.

They all exit amid a flurry of chatter and a few excited outbursts from Pinkie.

Since it was their own summit, Twilight and (Y/N) shared a bedroom with one another and the other girls thought it was fair for the two as well. Twilight was using her magic to unpack her suitcase, while Spike makes up his own small bed in a basket that sits on the floor not far from theirs. A stack of books is first to go in a drawer that Twilight packed and right after that (Y/N) levitated his crown out of the bag to put it on the nightstand. Twilight sees him doing this before she pulls her tiara and puts it on her head. She then looks at herself in the mirror before sighing which alerted both (Y/N) and Spike.

Spike: What's wrong, Twilight?

(Y/N): *sighs* Still pondering about your future as a princess?

Twilight Sparkle: . . .Yeah. (Y/N), Spike, Princess Cadance was given the Crystal Empire to rule over. What if, now that I'm a princess, Celestia expects me to lead a kingdom of my own?

Spike: That would be AWESOME!

Twilight Sparkle: No, it would not! Just because I have this crown and these wings, it doesn't mean I'll be a good leader!

She floats her tiara off of her head and places it next to (Y/N)'s crown. (Y/N) himself gave Twilight a judgmental look.

(Y/N): Twi, how can you NOT be a good leader?! Pop quiz! Who was the one who lead the heist against Nightmare Moon?

Twilight Sparkle: . . .Me?

(Y/N): Correct! Who was the one who saved us from being manipulated by Discord?

Twilight raises an eyebrow as that had the exact same answer.

Twilight Sparkle: Me.

(Y/N): Right! And who was able to-

Twilight puts her hoof over (Y/N)'s mouth to silence him.

Twilight Sparkle: Okay, okay. I get it. I've done so many things that resemble what leadership is, but (Y/N), being a princess is on another level than the achievements that we did. Something in my gut is just telling me that I'm not prepared.

(Y/N): Hey, look at me. . .

(Y/N) puts his hoof under Twilight's chin to make her look at him in the eye.

(Y/N): I know we're both now prince and princess, but Twilight you need to stop looking at it like it's a bad thing. I didn't form a herd with you and the others just to see you talk yourself down like that. Twilight. . . tomorrow, trust me on this that we're going to get through this together no matter what, okay? You'll never know what happens unless you try.

Twilight looks at (Y/N) and then Spike who nods his head in agreement to (Y/N)'s logic and she then gives a small smile before pecking (Y/N) on the lips and hugging him which he returns.

Twilight Sparkle: Thanks (Y/N). I'll see what I think about this.

(Y/N): There's the Twilight I fell in love with. Now come on, we need to sleep as we've got a big day tomorrow.

Twilight nods as the two of them got into the bed together while Spike clicks the lamp to darken the room before he goes to tucks himself in his tiny little bed that he made up. Silence fills the air with only wind blowing, but only for a short time as soft grunts could be heard and Spike looks over to see (Y/N) trying to keep Twilight's wings tucked away.

Twilight Sparkle: *grunts* Can't. . . tuck. . .!

(Y/N): You need to stop tensing up!

Twilight Sparkle: I'm not being tense!

(Y/N): Clearly, you are. . .

(Y/N) softly massages Twilight's back a little causing her wings to tuck back in which made her sigh in relief. They both tried to sleep once more, but the wings popped up from her flanks once more, dumping the blanket over the two in an untidy heap. Both of them let out groans as Twilight's still doesn't have full control over her wings.

A few hours into the night has passed and everypony in the castle has gone to sleep peacefully with no disturbances at all. Meanwhile in a corridor of the castle where a unicorn guard is walking on patrol, a pair of double doors at the corridor's end behind him open up. A shadow works its way along the wall, but stops short of the circle of light cast by the now-approaching unicorn guard. He stops, flicking the spot side to side, but does not notice the shadow's source, a hooded and cloaked figure sneaks past behind him.

With the guard oblivious, the shadow works it's way through the castle to eventually come up to a door where it's intended destination is. On the other side of the door, the figure uses a little of their own magic to quietly open the door to the room and it was apparently none other than (Y/N) and Twilight's room as they were both sleeping comfortably now with Twilight cuddling (Y/N) as if he was her pillow.

The figure then walks quietly pass the snoring dragon towards the nightstand as it sees both Twilight's tiara and (Y/N)'s crown. Their eyes could now be seen as a pale blue-green, and its horn glows to lift both of the said accessories off of the nightstand, but in doing so, the lamp topples away as well.

A last-second telekinetic grab keeps it from shattering on the tiles, and neither Twilight, (Y/N), nor Spike does much other than stir a bit. Just enough light now falls on the face to reveal the thief as a yellow-orange mare. The lamp goes back in place, and the trespassing unicorn shifts Twilight's tiara and (Y/N)'s crown into the cloak's folds and brings out not-quite-identical copies to settle on the nightstand. Once it is in place, she turns to exit the room, but trips on Spike's tail when he inadvertently flicks it over the side of his basket. The thud from the fall makes the sleeping dragon bolt right up from his sleep.

Spike: Huh? What?

Twilight and (Y/N) heard the commotion as well as they both sit up with a sleepy moan and Twilight glances toward the mare before she is shocked to see that the pony has both of the crowns.

Twilight Sparkle: Hey! She got the crowns!

The thief bursts out through the doors and into a full gallop before the three can do much more than get her head out.

(Y/N): Hey you! Give those back!

(Y/N) shoots a few blasts from his horn, but the thief was nimble enough to evade all of them. Seeing that she's out of range now, the two get their legs in gear and gives chase as the other five ponies put their heads out from their own bedroom doors.

Twilight Sparkle: She stole our crowns!

Various sleepy and confused mutterings came from the others as Spike races after the two while Twilight warms up her horn and teleports ahead of the fugitive.

Twilight Sparkle: Stop!

Not a chance. The thief teleports away, leaving her cloak to billow into Twilight's face, and materializes directly behind her so that she is seen in full for the first time. It was Sunset Shimmer in her pony form as her coat color was the same as her skin color and her mane and tail was the same as her hair from the other world.

Throwing a cocky glance over her shoulder, she sprints off down the corridor, only to find all of the Mane 7 hot on her trail a moment later. Both Twilight and (Y/N) look at each other with a determined look as (Y/N) hoists Twilight up with his magic and throws her ahead of him to tackle Sunset Shimmer to the floor. However, their combined momentum carries them through a set of closed double doors and into a room filled with various artifacts as the others hurry to catch up.

Both of the stolen crowns fly out of Sunset's saddlebags, ricochets around the room, then sails toward the mirror. Instead of shattering the glass, though, it passes right through and leaves a pattern of glowing ripples that soon fade away in a shower of sparks. Gasps from all but Sunset, who merely smirks as (Y/N) lifts her in the air to angrily glare at her in the eyes.

(Y/N): Where are they?!

Twilight Sparkle: What did you do with the crowns?!

Sunset Shimmer: Sorry it had to be this way. . .

She teleports over to the mirror to give one last evil glance to the Mane 7.

Sunset Shimmer: Prince! Princess!

She dives into the mirror earning another round of gasps.

Fluttershy: Who was that?

(Y/N): Whoever she is, she's trouble.

(Y/N) walks to approach the mirror while Twilight grabs his tail to stop him.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N), where are you going?

(Y/N): You clearly saw that this thing is like a portal, so I'm going to go and see where she took our stolen crowns.

Twilight Sparkle: You can't! We don't know where she is or how we're going to track her down yet. We should let Princess Celestia know first.

(Y/N) looks at the mirror before back at Twilight before nodding as that seems to be the better option than to go somewhere they all have no idea yet.

Doing what was planned, the Mane 7 waited until the following morning to tell all three of princesses of what went on last night in the castle. Right now they were all in the throne room where Cadance sits on the royal seat, while Celestia and Luna stand one level down to her left and right, respectively. The Mane 7 and Spike are lined up on Celestia's side of the carpet, paying close attention.

Princess Celestia: Sunset Shimmer. A former student of mine. She began her studies with me not long before Twilight. But when she did not get what she wanted as quickly as she liked, she turned cruel and dishonest. I tried to help her, but she eventually decided to abandon her studies and pursue her own path. One that has sadly led to her stealing your crowns.

(Y/N): So that was Sunset Shimmer?

Twilight Sparkle: You know her, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): No, but I remember Celestia telling me about her sometime ago. Like she said, she just gave up on her and went to wherever that portal led to. She wanted to become an alicorn like us and tried many things on making herself become one without Celestia's help, guidance or permission. I'm guessing that's the reason she stole your tiara. . . but why did she steal my crown too?

Princess Celestia: That question is apparently beyond my comprehension, (Y/N). But I can't say that the reason is anything that's good.

Spike: She replaced both of them with these.

Spike holds up both of the fakes and Celestia studies both of them before pacing.

Princess Celestia: I suppose Sunset Shimmer thought you wouldn't notice right away that this was not yours. And by the time you did, it would be too late to go after your crowns and Elements of Harmony.

Both Twilight and (Y/N) followed Celestia to where she was walking.

Twilight Sparkle: But I don't understand. Where did she go? Where did she take the crown?

Princess Celestia: You'll soon know more about this place than even I do.

The gang then goes to the exact same room where Sunset Shimmer escaped as Princess Luna speaks about the mysterious mirror.

Princess Luna: This is no ordinary mirror. It is a gateway to another world. A gateway that opens once every thirty moons.

One bright pink hoof that was Pinkie's taps the glass, creating the same phosphorescent ripples that occurred when the tiara passed through it.

Pinkie Pie: Sparkly!

Luna rolls her eyes disgustedly at Pinkie's curiosity uses her magic to push the limb back.

Princess Luna: As you know there are many worlds beyond Equestria. (Y/N)'s former world, Earth is an example of that. However, I doubt that this portal leads to same world of where (Y/N) and his mother escaped to.

(Y/N): How long has this mirror even been out for?

Princess Luna: It has always been kept in the throne room of Canterlot Castle. But when Princess Cadance took over the Crystal Empire, we sent it here for her to watch over.

Princess Celestia: *sighs* I had always hoped that Sunset Shimmer would someday use it to return, to come back to Equestria seeking my guidance. Obviously, this is not what has happened.

Princess Cadance: One of you must use this mirror to go inside and retrieve both of the crowns. Without them, the other Elements of Harmony have no power and Equestria is left without one of its most important means of defense.

(Y/N): Why only one of us?

Princess Celestia: I'm afraid that if we send more than one of you it could upset the balance of this alternate world, creating havoc that would make it impossible for you to get the crowns back from Sunset Shimmer.

(Y/N): In that case. . . I'm going!

The rest of the mares looked at (Y/N) surprised.

(Y/N): If Sunset Shimmer went somewhere that is another world, then I think that I'm the best candidate at doing so.

Princess Celestia: I figured you would volunteer, (Y/N). I'm sure you're ready for whatever it is you have to face.

Twilight looks at (Y/N) still surprised from what he said before she looks down to the ground and remembers what she was talking about with her last night. She then get's a determined look and steps in front of (Y/N) blocking him.

Twilight Sparkle: Actually. . . I'll do it. . .

This brought a round of shocked gasps all over including (Y/N) who was surprised that Twilight's making such a bold decision.

(Y/N): Twilight. . .?

Twilight Sparkle: I've been thinking about what you said last night, (Y/N) and. . . You've already took on a strong enemy that we had to face weeks ago. The same day that we confessed to each other. And. . . I don't want to see you gone again.

(Y/N): You don't think that I feel the same way? I almost thought that you were killed that time. I don't want to go thinking that again.

(Y/N) says this with a sad look thinking of those events, but Twilight takes his hoof and gives him a look of sympathy.

Twilight Sparkle: I know, but. . . Trust me when I say that you need to take a break from all of this hero business.

(Y/N): But. . .

Princess Celestia: (Y/N). . . I'm afraid I must agree with Twilight. The battle against Grogar was something that pushed you passed your limits to defend those that you love. Even though it's been weeks, you should definitely still need a break. However, do you understand the importance of this task, Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: Of course.

(Y/N) couldn't help but feel worried for Twilight, but he knows that he can't stop her from doing what she wants to do. Applejack walks up to (Y/N) and places a hoof on his shoulder.

Applejack: Sugarcube, just let one of your princesses do the job this time, alright?

Twilight approaches the mirror as Rarity levitated her saddlebags on her as well. She turned back towards (Y/N) once last time who walks up to her.

(Y/N): You sure you'll be okay on your own?

Twilight Sparkle: . . .Maybe not, but only one of us can go in.

Twilight then takes (Y/N)'s hooves into hers and gives him a reassuring smile.

Twilight Sparkle: Don't worry, I promise that I'll come back safe and sound.

Twilight then kisses (Y/N) on the lips which he returned as it lasted for a second.

Twilight Sparkle: I love you.

(Y/N): I love you too. Be careful out there.

Princess Luna then shows an image of a moon slowly shifting position in the sky as the shadow covering most of its surface moves to leave only a ring of light around the periphery. It covers one of the three stars, flaring up brightly ,and the shadow fades away.

Princess Luna: Time is of the essence. On the third day, when the moon reaches its peak in the night sky, the gateway will close. And once it does, it will be another thirty moons before you will be able to use it to return.

With all of that being said, Twilight moves toward the portal as the other five mares voice assorted words of support. She then slowly puts her hoof up at the mirror to test the magic of the portal, however she pulls it away from the simmering magic and looks back over her shoulder. A gentle but firm nod from her mentor and a determined smile from her boyfriend gives her the steel she needs to make herself step through and disappear from sight. Spike, though, gives in to his nerves and races through the knot of ponies, too fast even for Applejack to intercept.

Mane 6: Spike, NO!

Spike doesn't listen to the warning and races straight through the portal recklessly. Inside of the portal was apparently the gateway as it was a tunnel of pastel-colored streaks flashing. Both Twilight and Spike tumble screaming into view and toward the far end, their bodies elongating to an impossible degree as if made of taffy. After both have disappeared into the brightness at that far end and the view snaps to black.

In the Human World at (Y/N)'s home. . .

We see our main version of (Y/N) sleeping peacefully in his own bed. While he is an older teen who's nice to others and always does the right thing. . . that doesn't make him the most flawless person in the world. He was apparently unaware that his alarm clock had been on the same time that was early in the morning and it didn't buzz to wake him up.

However, to help him a little at getting up, the sun shines through one of his windows and onto his face which caused him to wake up, stretch, and yawn. After rubbing his eyes, he looks over at his alarm clock to see that it said 4:30 A.M., which gave him a confused look as that couldn't be right at all. He then looks over to his nightstand and grabs his phone that was charging to check the real time and when he did. . . his eyes popped wide open in shock as it was only 10 minutes before school starts.

(Y/N): YIKES! I'M LATE!

(Y/N) immediately jumps out of bed to go and get himself ready to go to Canterlot High and barely get there on time.

Using those 5 minutes wisely, (Y/N) got dressed with his backpack on and he was running along the sidewalks as if his life depended on it. Soon enough though, he got through the streets of the Canterlot City and made it to the front entrance of Canterlot High while stopping in front of it to catch his breath.

(Y/N): *panting* This is definitely not how I wanted to start my day off! That stupid alarm clock had to stop in the middle of the night?! *sighs* At least if I tell the principal, she'll understand.

(Y/N) was about to walk into the school like on his usual casual day until he heard something which made him raise an eyebrow. He looks behind him to find the source of the noise and he sees the huge white horse statue that stood in front of the school or rather one of the mirrors that was on it was glowing.

(Y/N): What. . . in the. . . What's that?

(Y/N) turns around to witness what the statue was doing and took a couple of steps towards it curious for what the glow on the statue meant. It then glowed some more before a huge flash of light brightened the area as (Y/N) shielded his eyes. When the light dims down, he then was surprised for what he sees next as two figures came out of the statue. Witnessing it all just baffled him.

He first sees a small purple dog with some green fur and green eyes.

The second figure that he sees was a girl with with light mulberryish gray skin, moderate sapphire blue hair with moderate violet and brilliant rose streaks, moderate violet eyes and she is wearing a light blue collar T-shirt with a pink bowtie, a purple skirt with the symbol of a pink six-pointed sparkle surrounded by five small white sparkles, pink socks, and purple boots with the bottom part of her boots being black.

(Y/N): (What did I just see? Is this some. . . weird magic trick or something? The statue glowed too. . . What is going on?!)

Spike: Uh, Twilight?

(Y/N) jaw dropped in complete shock at seeing Spike talk.

(Y/N): D-D-D-Did that dog. . . just talk?

Twilight Sparkle: Huh? Spike! You're not supposed to- Spike? Are you a. . . dog?

Spike looks at himself and circles around to confirm Twilight's deduction as he was indeed a dog.

Spike: I. . . think so. But I have no idea what you are!

Apparently, the girl who was Twilight Sparkle looked to see that she had two violet hands right in front of her and after that. . .

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She screams so loud that (Y/N) covered his ears from the sudden outburst.

(Y/N): (Geez, what is wrong with you!?)

She then claps her hands to her mouth to stifle her scream, then takes them away and wiggles her new forearms increasingly frantically one set of fingers at first, then that wrist, and finally all the joints. As she works her way toward full-on hyperventilation, Spike just scratches at one ear, when he stops, she is still trying to figure out exactly how her limbs work. (Y/N) just stares anticipating the entire scene.

(Y/N): Why is she. . . inspecting herself like that? Has she never seen a human before?

Spike: Twilight, you have to get it together!

(Y/N): Twilight. . . Is that her name? Huh. Cute.

Twilight then snaps out of the fit, takes a deep breath, and lets it out while leaning her weight forward to rest on her fists and knees.

Twilight Sparkle: What. . . does the rest of me look like?

Spike: Um, like you. Only not you. Your muzzle's really small.

Twilight Sparkle: My muzzle?!

(Y/N): Muzzle. . .? Like an. . . animal's muzzle? What is. . .? I can't. . . How is. . .?

(Y/N) was just trying to process everything that he's seeing that he might have a breakdown like Twilight just did. The touch of fingers against the very tiny nose on Twilight's face starts her freaking out all over again, but Spike claps paws over her mouth before the whimper coming out of it can get any louder

Spike: Are you gonna scream again?

She shakes her head and Spike removes his paws as they both look off in the same direction toward the statue.

Spike: Where are we?

Twilight Sparkle: I don't know. But that must serve as the gateway back to Equestria.

She pushes her hand through the surface of the mirror and a ghostly image of a hoof appears behind it which (Y/N) sees.

(Y/N): Equestria?! Gateway?! A talking dog?! Okay, (Y/N), pull yourself together and everything will be fine. You got up late for school, ran as fast as you could here, a sudden light from the Wondercolt statue catches your eye and now your seeing things that are crazier than what Pinkie does.

(Y/N) was tempted to just walk away like nothing happened and get on with his normal day, however he looks towards both of his sides to see that no one else around was looking, so it wouldn't hurt to ask this girl what she's doing here.

Twilight Sparkle: We need to find the crowns as soon as possible and get back there. I suggest we start searching the castle first.

(Y/N) gulps before he approaches both Twilight and Spike.

(Y/N): Um. . . Excuse me, but is everything okay?

Both Twilight and Spike heard that voice as it sounded way too familiar and the both look in front of themselves and they both gasp in shock of when they both see a young man that was none other than (Y/N).

Twilight Sparkle: (Y-Y/N). . .?!

(Y/N) flinched from Twilight knowing his name so fast as he darts his eyes back and forth.

(Y/N): Uh. . . y-yes?

Twilight Sparkle: B-But I thought that you were still in Equestria! Did you follow me here?! I thought you said that you'd stay behind!

Of course Twilight was talking about her (Y/N) back in Equestria, since she's meeting (Y/N)'s human counterpart, he has no idea how to respond as he just stares with complete confusion.

(Y/N): Uhhhhhhhhh. . . W-W-What. . .?

Twilight raises an eyebrow at (Y/N)'s confusion, however Spike taps her to get her attention.

Spike: *whispers* Uh, Twilight. . . I don't think he knows you. . . We did just go through a portal after all. . . Besides, is it even the same (Y/N). . .?

Twilight looks at (Y/N) again who look like he was ready to freak out and seeing his expression, she knew that Spike was right as this guy has no idea who she is.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, sorry! I think I said too much there!

(Y/N): You think? What was all that I heard about Equestria? And some crowns too? You're not sick or have amnesia or anything do you?

Spike: *chuckles nervously* Trust us, this is all new to us too.

Twilight Sparkle: I'm guessing you want some answers. . .?

(Y/N): Yes, please. I REALLY wasn't ready to see some girl pop out of the statue like that.

Twilight Sparkle: *nervous laugh* By your expression, I can tell.

(Y/N): I'll. . . just start with something simple. *clears throat* Who are you, where are you from, and finally what are you doing here?

Spike: Should we tell him, Twilight? He might not get it all.

Twilight Sparkle: Don't worry Spike, it's (Y/N). I'm sure he'll handle it just fine.

Spike: Okay, if you insist.

Twilight Sparkle: So you see (Y/N), Spike and I are from another world where I'm a Pony Princess and Spike here is a dragon. On top of that. . . you're someone that I know from that world as well.

(Y/N) was surprised to hear that, but instead of freaking out, he nods actually getting the picture.

(Y/N): Oh, that explains how you know my name. Mind telling me everything else.

Twilight and Spike gave (Y/N) a quick explanation of what just happened in front of him. They explained that they come from another world where everyone is a talking, magical and intelligent pony, and there are four species of them which are Earth Ponies, Unicorns, Pegasus, and Alicorns, along with other mythical creatures as well. Twilight then explains that two crowns were stolen and that one of them belonged to her and they both weren't any ordinary crowns and they were both part of a set of magical artifacts called the Elements of Harmony which had Kindness, Honesty, Laughter, Loyalty, Generosity, Magic, and Heroism. Twilight then said that both of the crowns were the Elements of Magic and Heroism, the two strongest of the Elements of Harmony and they were both stolen by a thief which she caught up to, but the crowns went through a portal that led to here. The thief also went through the mirror and so Twilight and Spike came to retrieve them. Twilight didn't tell (Y/N) that he was secretly her boyfriend though as that would definitely make him flip out especially since they both just met.

After the explanation however, (Y/N) was just surprised by all of what he heard.

(Y/N): Wow. . . That's a lot to take in, but I think I get the situation that you're in.

Twilight Sparkle: By the way (Y/N), what am I?

(Y/N): You're a Human.

Twilight's eyes widened hearing him say that.

Twilight Sparkle: Did you say Human? My own (Y/N) told me that he was once a human. . . Wait. . . is this world called Earth, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): You must be thinking of a different world. . . I guess you can just call this. . . The Human World.

Twilight Sparkle: The Human World? So, I guess there are two dimensions where humans exist?

(Y/N): Not that I know, but. . . maybe? You did mention something about magic, right?

Twilight Sparkle: Yes, does this world have any magic at all (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Sorry, but I'm afraid not. I mean. . . the only thing that I witnessed that was all magic like was just you two coming out of the portal.

Spike: So this world doesn't have magic at all?

(Y/N): Nope. Meaning that you two are probably going to have a little bit of trouble getting used to it.

Twilight Sparkle: I see. . . Well we're trying to track down the thief who stole the crowns, her name is Sunset Shimmer. Do you know her by any chance?

(Y/N) eyes widened and he blinked twice at hearing that Sunset Shimmer was the culprit.

(Y/N): Sunset Shimmer?! She's the one who stole them?!

Twilight Sparkle: Yes! Do you know where she is?!

(Y/N) get's a serious look before turning to the school.

(Y/N): Yes, you could say that. . . we're like enemies here. She's the biggest bully in Canterlot High.

Twilight Sparkle: Canterlot High?

(Y/N): It's the school right here that you described a castle a moment ago. As a matter of fact, it's where I go to high school.

Twilight Sparkle: School?! Like a place for learning?

(Y/N): Exactly, and that's where you'll find Sunset Shimmer too. She likes to call herself the queen of Canterlot High. Almost everyone around is afraid of her. . . well, everyone except me. Wait, how do you know Sunset Shimmer anyway?!

Twilight Sparkle: She used to be a student of Princess Celestia, but when she didn't get what she wanted, she turned cruel and dishonest which lead her to coming to your world and abandoning her studies.

(Y/N): . . .Princess Celestia? There's a Celestia in your world that's a princess?

Spike: Yep. As a matter of fact, she's the ruler of Equestria.

(Y/N): Huh. Then I guess her being the principal to Canterlot High here is parallel to that. She's in charge of the school here.

Twilight Sparkle: Really?! She rules over this school?!

(Y/N): Yeah, along with her younger sister, Vice Principal Luna. And since your world connects with mine. . . I guess you'll probably be seeing all kinds of familiar faces in this school.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, I guess now that you know everything, you can tell that now Spike and I are going to get the crowns back from Sunset Shimmer before the portal closes.

(Y/N): Closes? You mean you can't here that long?

Twilight Sparkle: No, if we don't get back through the portal in the next three days we'll be stuck here for the next thirty moons until the portal opens once again.

(Y/N)'s eyes widened from that as she'll be stuck in her world for that long if she doesn't hurry.

Twilight Sparkle: Alright Spike, let's go and get back the crowns.

Spike nods as he get's on Twilight's back and they were about to walk on all fours until (Y/N) stopped her.

(Y/N): Now hang on a second, I know that all of this abnormality isn't something that's my business, but I can't allow to do this alone, Twilight. Let me help.

Twilight was surprised at (Y/N)'s proposal to help.

Twilight Sparkle: You want to help me? Even after the story and we just met?

(Y/N): Of course. You guys aren't gonna be able to get any experience with this world either without a guide. And even though this all sounds crazy, seeing is believing and I really do believe one thing. . . Sunset Shimmer won't just give back those crowns so casually.

Twilight and Spike looked at each other surprised as that sounds exactly like something that their (Y/N) would say to them as well. He then walks over and offers his hand to her.

(Y/N): Let me start by showing you how a human walks differently than a pony.

Spike get's off of Twilight's back and Twilight looks at (Y/N)'s hand with a blush before she takes it and he helps her up to her feet, but she had a little trouble standing up and (Y/N) helped her adjust to it.

(Y/N): Careful now. . . I know it's not easy walking on two legs since you're more used to being a pony.

Twilight gained her balance and smiled that she was able to stand up like a normal human.

Twilight Sparkle: Thank you, (Y/N). Are you sure you want to help us out? I wouldn't want to be a bother.

(Y/N): I'm COMPLETELY sure. Besides, I can't let a cute girl like yourself take on all of this alone. Follow me and I'll show you around the school.

(Y/N) said this with a charming smirk before walking off and Twilight stares at (Y/N) with astonishment in her eyes before after a few seconds, she get's a lovesick expression with hearts in her eyes and letting out a slight dreamy sigh which Spike notices and smirks at.

Spike: Helpful demeanor, determined attitude, charming gestures, and of course. . . Twilight blushing. Yeah, that's definitely (Y/N).

Both of them then start to follow (Y/N) into the school as (Y/N) is about to witness some things that will change his normal school life forever. . .

Chapter 1 End.

Chapter 2: Getting to Know Each Other

With having only a few days until the portal is closed for good, the plan of getting the crowns back has just started as (Y/N), Spike, and Twilight entered the school building, however (Y/N) looks behind him and sees that Twilight was having a little trouble walking as she was swaying back and forth a little.

(Y/N): You okay there?

Twilight Sparkle: Yes, it's just. . . It's not easy to walk in this new form of mine.

(Y/N) looks at Twilight with knowing that's probably true, but he then get's an idea as he takes her hand in his.

(Y/N): In that case, why not just hold my hand until you feel like that you're more comfortable walking on your own?

Twilight blushes once more with holding hands with (Y/N) as this is something that she would do normally do with her (Y/N) back in her world. It was really hard for her not to feel too comfortable around him, however every time she does it, she can't help but smile.

Twilight Sparkle: Um. . . Th-Thanks, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Heh, no problem. Now first things if you're going to be in this school for even a day, we need to get you a cover story.

(Y/N) says this as he leads down the school's main lobby while she raises an eyebrow.

Twilight Sparkle: A cover story? How come?

(Y/N): Well, as much as I would just want to make this all easy for you, no one but me is probably going to believe that you come from another world where magic exists.

Spike: Why not?

(Y/N): Even though I'm probably one of the most popular people in this school, people might laugh and call me crazy if I just straight up tell them that you're a pony princess that came to get a couple of lost crowns without any proof. So, we've got to lay low and not draw any suspicions from us at all. Got it?

Twilight Sparkle: Got it. I'll try my best to act natural.

Spike: It won't be simple, but I'll try too.

(Y/N): *smiles* Great. Now about your cover story. . .

(Y/N) thinks to himself for a second before he get's a bright idea.

(Y/N): I've got it! How about we say that you're someone that I just met coming from a town way outside of the city and that you moved here because of your family not getting enough money to keep their jobs in check.

Twilight Sparkle: That's a great idea. But what about the school? Didn't you say that Sunset Shimmer is a student here?

(Y/N): Yes, but we can't just recklessly go and get the crown straight away. We don't even know where they are or if their even hidden somewhere in the school. That's why I came up with the plan of enrolling you here as a typical student.

Twilight Sparkle: That makes sense. So how do you exactly plan on enrolling me in the high school?

(Y/N): All we need to do is go see Principal Celestia and-

After saying those two words, realization came to (Y/N) as he forgot the main reason for even being to school at the first as he let's go of Twilight's hand and puts both of his hands over his head.

(Y/N): DANG IT! I FORGOT!

Twilight Sparkle: Forgot what, (Y/N)? What's the matter?

He then looks at Twilight with a sheepish smile while rubbing his hand behind his head.

(Y/N): I, uh. . . Kinda am sort of late to being here to school because of some technical difficulties with my alarm clock leading me to oversleeping. . . So now I have to go and see the principal before I'm marked absent for an unknown reason. Besides, Principal Celestia actually knows me too well that I'm not the person to sleep in on purpose.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, that does sound like a bit of a problem.

Suddenly, the school bell rings and the halls flood with students of all make and model alarming the three as (Y/N) instantly grabs Twilight's hand and picks up Spike with his other arm.

(Y/N): This way you two!

Twilight Sparkle: Whoa!

(Y/N) drags both of them through the crowd of students that were in the main hallway and it was quite the hassle to get past with (Y/N) dragging Twilight and Spike along at the same time. However, apparently (Y/N) was going so fast through that after he got out of the crowd, Twilight trips on someone's foot causing her to yell out a bit. (Y/N) sees this as he quickly let's go of Spike to drop him to the ground and he catches Twilight in both of his arms before she could even hit the floor.

(Y/N): Sorry about that. You okay, Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: *nods* Yes, thanks for the save.

(Y/N) reciprocated her smile, however both of them suddenly realized the position that they were in as Twilight was almost laying down on (Y/N)'s knees looking up at him and he sees this too as it made both of them blush before (Y/N) quickly helps both himself and Twilight off of the ground before anybody could notice.

(Y/N): S-Sorry Twilight, I-I didn't realize-

Twilight Sparkle: Um, no. It's okay, you were just trying to help me.

Spike just stares at the scene with a blank look before it turns into a smirk.

Spike: Yep. . . Seen that scene somewhere before too. . .

???: Never thought I'd see you being this late to school, (Y/N).

Each of them turned around to see that the voice was none other than (Y/N)'s best friend, Flash Sentry.

(Y/N): *chuckles nervously* Hey, Flash. Funny story. . . Got sidetracked on time because of a broken alarm clock and that's why I'm so late here to school.

Flash Sentry: Well, that's makes sense. You better get to Principal Celestia fast if you still your whole attendance to be legitimate though.

Flash then notices Twilight behind (Y/N).

Flash Sentry: She's new. . . Wait! *chuckles* Don't tell that you've already got yourself another. . .

(Y/N) panicked when Flash was about to finish that sentence as he blushed and covered Flash's mouth while gesturing to keep quiet about whatever idea he had to reveal a rather embarrassing secret.

(Y/N): Uh. . . One, she's actually a friend that's from another city that's going to be staying here in Canterlot for awhile. Two. . . *whispers* Don't say ANYTHING about the harem!

Flash nods as (Y/N) removes his hand. Twilight looks at (Y/N) confused and while she didn't hear that last part, she could definitely tell that (Y/N) was hiding something from her.

(Y/N): Oh, um, Twilight, this is Flash Sentry. He's a close friend of mine here at Canterlot High.

Twilight Sparkle: *waves* Hello, my name is Twilight Sparkle.

Flash Sentry: Nice to meet you, I'm Flash Sentry. (Y/N), you never mentioned having a distant friend in another city like. . . ever.

(Y/N): Um, I didn't? Uh. . . M-Must've slipped my mind for awhile. I planned on telling you and some others eventually, but y'know that some things are hard to keep up with these days.

Flash Sentry: Eh, I guess so. Well, I'll see you two later. Try not to be late again, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Oh, don't tease me. . .

Both of the males chuckled a bit, but right after Flash went out of sight, (Y/N) was able to let some of the stress that he had off of him.

(Y/N): Phew, that was close. And this was exactly what I was afraid of.

Twilight Sparkle: I don't know if he caught onto you or not, but it looks like we're both safe for now.

Spike: Would it be bad if he found out?

(Y/N): Don't worry you two, Flash and I were friends ever since sophomore year. He's a nice guy, with a passion for music. . . Still, I had no choice but to lie to him since I said that we can't draw attention to ourselves.

Twilight Sparkle: By the way (Y/N), what got you worked up when Flash was about to ask you some question.

(Y/N)'s eyes widened from that as he blushes.

(Y/N): Um, nothing! Nothing important at all! Come on, principal's office is this way!

(Y/N) grabs Twilight's hand and pulls her along and Twilight had a thought in her mind.

Twilight Sparkle: (He's acting strange. . . What's there about that I shouldn't know yet?)

The three make their way down the hall until the sound of a familiar soft, timid voice brings Twilight and (Y/N)'s feet to a halt and Twilight puts her hand on her head to try and listen better which (Y/N) notices.

(Y/N): Um, your ear is right here. . .

(Y/N) pointed to his own ear and Twilight cups her hand towards the pointed place as the two could hear the same voice crying out again.

(Y/N): That doesn't sound like a friendly argument.

Twilight Sparkle: You're right. Let's check it out.

(Y/N) nods as they both walk over to peek behind a side passage along with Spike and they see two familiar figures as it was Sunset Shimmer intimidating Fluttershy in a corner.

Fluttershy: Oh, I'm really sorry. I-I just found them, and-and I thought I should give them to her. I didn't know you had dropped them.

Sunset Shimmer: Well, I did! And I was about to get them before you swooped in and ruined everything! You shouldn't pick up things that don't belong to you.

After Sunset finishes, a lock of pink hair falling loose from its clip and over Fluttershy's face who pushes it back in timidly.

Fluttershy: *quietly* They. . . don't really belong to you, either.

Sunset heard that as she leans into her face, still seen from behind, and slams both of her palms against the lockers to hem her in.

Sunset Shimmer: Excuse me?!

Fluttershy whimpers before sliding down the floor.

Fluttershy: N-N-Nothing. . .

Sunset Shimmer: That's what I thought. It's as good as mine, and you know it. You really are pathetic. It's no wonder your best friends are all stray animals.

She strides away while the nature lover slides down a bit lower. Seeing Sunset treat Fluttershy like that was enough to steam all three who were watching the scene as they all glared at her.

(Y/N): (Why you. . .)

Twilight Sparkle: How dare you speak to her that way!

Sunset straightens up from that and turns to see Twilight and (Y/N) while the other students look at them surprised. She did not like retort at all as she looked at them annoyed.

Sunset Shimmer: What did you say?!

(Y/N): Is there an echo?! Do you need your ears checked?! You heard her clearly Sunset Shimmer! Leave Fluttershy alone now!

Twilight was a little surprised at hearing both of those names come out of (Y/N)'s mouth.

Twilight Sparkle: (That's Sunset Shimmer?! And that other girl is Fluttershy?!)

Sunset Shimmer: Oh, of course you'd be here, (Y/N)! Always trying to protect things even when their not so valuable anymore!

(Y/N): Just back off from here, already!

Sunset scoffs from that before walking up to Twilight and smirking at her.

Sunset Shimmer: Oh, you must be new here. I can speak to anyone any way I want.

A boy who edged away from the face-off has half-tucked himself into an open locker for cover, and a glare from her is all it takes for him to yank the door shut behind himself. (Y/N) just keeps his serious look trained on Sunset before she disappears.

(Y/N): Not as long as I'm around you can't!

(Y/N) then walks up to Fluttershy who looks at him surprised. He then offers her his hand, but Fluttershy looked at it hesitantly before back up at (Y/N) who sighs.

(Y/N): If you think that I'm just going to abandon you like that, then you're wrong. It's still the right thing for me to do.

Fluttershy looks down shyly before accepting (Y/N)'s hand and he helps her up. Twilight witnessed that little scene and she didn't quite understand why Fluttershy would even make a long pause like that in front of someone like (Y/N).

Fluttershy: Um. . . Th-Thank you, (Y/N). And thank you as well, miss. You're the only other person besides (Y/N) who would stand up to Sunset Shimmer.

Twilight Sparkle: Well I couldn't just stand there. Plus, I had (Y/N) here to help me out as well.

(Y/N) smiles and nods in agreement.

Fluttershy: I don't think I've seen you around before. Did you just transfer to Canterlot High from another school?

(Y/N): Yes, you see Fluttershy, this is Twilight and she's my friend from another city way out of Canterlot who came here since her family had to get a new job here. Right, Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: O-Oh, uh, y-yes! What he said! My name is Twilight Sparkle and it's a pleasure to meet you.

Fluttershy: My name is Fluttershy. . . but (Y/N) already told you that. . . So, um. . . you're friends with (Y/N), right?

Twilight Sparkle: Yes, that's right. Why?

(Y/N) then narrows his eyes at Fluttershy to tell her not to go anymore into detail with that or even get any bright ideas, so she decides to end that subject quickly.

Fluttershy: N-Nothing. That's. . . good is all.

She then looks down and quickly notices Spike giving her a huge smile as she darts over to kneel by him, almost bowling (Y/N) and Twilight over.

Fluttershy: Oh, my goodness! Who's this sweet little guy?

(Y/N) then pinches the bridge of his nose.

(Y/N): (Of course she'd notice him so fast. . .)

Twilight Sparkle: That's Spike! My, uh. . . dog!

Fluttershy: Oh, he's so cute!

She then pulls out a dog biscuit and offers it to Spike.

Fluttershy: Go on, eat up, little pup!

Spike takes a nibble from the dog biscuit to taste it and it tasted good to him so he wolfed down the rest.

Fluttershy: Oh, wouldn't ya just give anything to know what they're really thinking?

Twilight Sparkle: He usually just tells me.

Fluttershy: Oh, w-what do you mean?

(Y/N) lightly elbows Twilight and Spike even motioned his paw across his neck to tell Twilight that he isn't allowed to talk.

(Y/N): *whispers* Twilight! Ixnay on the talking dog-nay!

Fluttershy: Did you say something, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): No! Not at all! Everything is okay!

Twilight Sparkle: Never mind. Sunset Shimmer said you picked something up. Something that belonged to her. It wasn't a couple of crowns, was it?

Fluttershy: How did you know?

Twilight Sparkle: Uh, lucky guess? Do you still have it?

Fluttershy: *shakes head* Mm-mm.

Twilight's face falls from that, but she perks up quickly.

Twilight Sparkle: But you know what happened to it.

Fluttershy: *nods* Mm-hmm. This morning, I was passing out flyers for the animal shelter like I do every Wednesday.

(Flashback)

Fluttershy is seen in front of the school statue, holding out a flyer from a stack she's carrying.

Fluttershy: Canterlot's animal shelter needs more volunteers. Won't you help an animal that can't help itself?

As she speaks, a knot of students walks by the statue, paying her no mind whatsoever. The lack of response unhinges her knees and she sinks dejectedly to the sidewalk, the flyers sliding from her grasp and showering the concrete around her. One piteous little whimper later, and two crowns come sailing out of the portal in the statue's base and bonks her in the head.

Fluttershy: Ow!

She then picks both of them up and regards them bemusedly.

(End of Flashback)

Fluttershy: I have no idea how they got there. But I didn't want anything to happen to it, so I decided to give it to Principal Celestia.

(Y/N): Well, that's perfect. I needed to speak with her anyway about a certain situation that I'm in too. . . *under his breath* and fast. . .

Twilight Sparkle: Thank you for helping us.

Fluttershy: Oh, wait! You're not really supposed to have pets on school grounds. Might wanna tuck him into your backpack. That's what I do.

The flap on hers opens up and three animals emerge: a bird, a kitten, and a white rabbit that is a dead ringer for Angel. She sits and gathers in the last two as the bird roosts on her head.

Fluttershy: They just get so lonely when I'm in school all day.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, okay! Thank you!

The bell then rings alarming Fluttershy.

Fluttershy: Oh, no! I'm late for class!

One swift, fluid motion later, and she has gathered the three critters into her backpack, zipped it up, and slung it on her back before running down the hall.

(Y/N): This'll probably be the longest time that I'm late for school. . . ever.

Twilight Sparkle: Hey (Y/N).

(Y/N): What is it?

Twilight Sparkle: You said that most people around this school know and trust you, but. . . Fluttershy seemed different around you for some reason.

(Y/N) just shrugs his shoulders from that.

(Y/N): Well I know Fluttershy well and she's not always the social type and an animal lover.

Twilight Sparkle: I know that. I mean. . . did something happen between you two?

(Y/N) nervously looks around to think of an answer to evade the truth and he quickly comes up with an excuse.

(Y/N): Y-You could say that. . . We can talk about this later, though. We need to see the principal and fast!

(Y/N) rushes ahead of Twilight who had an uneasy look at him and Spike did too.

Spike: He's not good at hiding something, I'll tell you that.

Twilight Sparkle: You're right. . . I'm still curious of what he's hiding and apparently Fluttershy is one of those clues on what (Y/N) is keeping secret. . . I guess he's right though, we can worry about it later.

The two then follow the direction to where (Y/N) ran off to so that they can catch up with him.

Soon, the two were right next to the principal's office and (Y/N) takes a deep breath before he knocks on the door.

Female Voice: Come in.

(Y/N) opens the door and gestures for Twilight to follow him inside which she does and they both see a woman with very light pink skin, long rainbow hair that had the colors of light cerulean, light turquoise, very light cobalt blue, and pale heliotrope, she had violet slacks, light yellow shoes, and a light tan sleeve can be seen, and she is looking at some photos in a file folder.

Principal Celestia: How may I help you?

(Y/N): Um, Celestia. . . it's me.

Hearing that voice, Principal Celestia puts down her folder and her eyes widen to see (Y/N) in front of her.

Principal Celestia: (Y/N)? I was starting to get worried about you. I didn't know if you were sick at home as you've already missed two classes.

(Y/N) gives an embarrassed smile.

(Y/N): I. . . got sidetracked on time with a broken alarm clock and ended up here late like this and I also ran into someone that actually wants to enroll her in Canterlot High as well.

She says this as she notices Twilight behind (Y/N).

(Y/N): This is Twilight Sparkle, I just met her when I was racing my way here to school when I lost track of time, she's a friend that's from a city outside of Canterlot and she had to move here due to her parents getting some new jobs here.

Principal Celestia raised an eyebrow from that.

Principal Celestia: This is actually the first that I'm even ever hearing this come from you (Y/N). You just met her this morning correct. . .?

Both (Y/N) and Twilight eye each other nervously as this plan may be harder than they thought.

(Y/N): Yes, i-it was right in front of. . . the school near the statue. She can be enrolled here in Canterlot for the time being, right?

Principal Celestia: Hmm. . .

Principal Celestia stared at (Y/N) who gave a nervous smile while sweating a bit, but nevertheless she decided to believe him.

Principal Celestia: This is awfully sudden and unorthodox, (Y/N), but if Ms. Sparkle here is truly having trouble with her family then I suppose I can allow it. As for your tardy, you don't make these kinds of mistakes often, so I'll let you off with a warning.

(Y/N) sighs in relief from that before he turns to give a Twilight a smile that "Just as planned." Twilight smiles back before walking right beside him to address her situation.

Twilight Sparkle: Principal Celestia, I also heard that Fluttershy found a couple of crowns this morning and gave them to you.

Principal Celestia: Yes. I've had Vice Principal Luna put it somewhere for safekeeping. No idea how it ended up in the front lawn.

She then picks up her folder to place it inside of a drawer.

Principal Celestia: Are you interested in running for Princess of the Fall Formal this year?

Twilight Sparkle: Princess of the Fall Formal?

(Y/N): It's Canterlot High's big Fall Dance. Not only that, but there is Prince of Fall Formal as well. Heh, I should know since I've won it all of my years here.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, so it's like the Grand Galloping Gala?

Principal Celestia: Uh, Grand Galloping Gala?

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, uh, it was a big deal at my old school.

Principal Celestia: And was there a princess along with a prince?

Twilight looks at (Y/N) with a sheepish smile and blushes a little.

Twilight Sparkle: Yes, but they weren't exactly students.

Principal Celestia: Here at Canterlot High, the students select two of their peers to represent them. One boy and one girl receive their crown at the Fall Formal. (Y/N)'s won many times here due to his popularity of being the most reliable person in the school.

She says this as Twilight turns to see photos of Sunset Shimmer who won Princess of Fall Formal for the last three times. There were even photos of (Y/N) as well that were a little less arrogant that what Sunset Shimmer was doing, but he was also surrounded by five other girls that Twilight was all too familiar with.

Principal Celestia: We even offer most of the dance floor to both the prince and the princess. . . but every year (Y/N) decides to dance with his own girlfriends instead.

Twilight eyes widened when Principal Celestia said that.

Twilight Sparkle: Girlfriends. . .?!

(Y/N) blushes up a storm embarrassed from that rubbing the back of his head.

(Y/N): Oh, um, I uh. . .

Principal Celestia: However, I doubt from what I heard that will happen again this year. *smirks* Unless, that is you've taken an interest to (Y/N) yourself.

This then causes Twilight to blush as well as the two look at each other and started stuttering all kinds of gibberish making Principal Celestia chuckle.

Principal Celestia: No need to be so flustered, you two. It only happens when you get enough votes to be in the Fall Formal.

Twilight Sparkle: So anyone can run for Princess of Fall Formal?

Principal Celestia: Yes. You just need to let the head of the Fall Formal planning committee know you'd like to be on the ballot. Was there anything else?

Twilight Sparkle: Um, nope! That was it!

Principal Celestia: Well, if you do need anything else, my door is always open. Since you're new to Canterlot High, I'm sure that staying with (Y/N) here he can get you situated with what you don't know about the place. I'll give you his same schedule as well since you both arrived here at the same time.

Twilight Sparkle: Thank you, Principal Celestia.

Principal Celestia: (Y/N), I assume that you'll take care of showing Twilight around?

(Y/N) salutes to that request.

(Y/N): No problem, Celestia. Leave all of that to me.

Principal Celestia: Good, you two can go along with your school day now.

Twilight was the first to walk out of the room, but when (Y/N) was about to leave Principal Celestia calls back to him.

Principal Celestia: (Y/N), are you sure that she's not another one of your. . .

She paused near the end of the sentence, but (Y/N) could already tell what she was implying as he blushes and motions his hands back and forth.

(Y/N): No! No! And no! I-It's not like that at all! Besides, remember I even said that I was taking a break from all of that anyway!

Principal Celestia: It's okay. I just wanted to make sure.

(Y/N) sighs from that before exiting the office to join up with Twilight walking down the hall with her. Spike then pops his head out of Twilight's backpack.

Spike: Twilight, why didn't ya just tell her the crown was yours and ask for it back?

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, I was going to, but imagine if one of them showed up in Equestria saying they came from a place filled with tall, fleshy, two-legged creatures with these? We'd think they were crazy!

(Y/N): Remember I said something like that earlier Spike? If it weren't for the mirror doing all of that weird magic stuff, I'd probably think that you would be crazy too. That's why I said it would be a good idea if we just try and blend in like normal school students.

Spike: Hmm, you make a good point.

Twilight Sparkle: Looks like if I want my crown back, I'll have to become Princess of the Canterlot High Fall Formal. So that's what I'm gonna do!

Spike: And how exactly do you plan on doing that?

Twilight Sparkle: I have no idea! (Y/N), you said that you were Prince of Fall Formal before right? What did you exactly do to get everyone to pick you?

(Y/N): Well, I've done lots of things around here that people would actually have no choice, but to say that I'm a nice and dependable guy. But since you just got here, it will be a little more difficult. We need to get the students on your side so that they'll vote for you.

Twilight Sparkle: Okay, so how do we get the students to vote for me?

(Y/N): Simple, instead of a diabolical and cunning schemer like Sunset Shimmer. We need them to pick a smart and cute girl like you, Twilight.

Twilight blushes from that with an embarrassed smile before playing with her hair.

Twilight Sparkle: D-Did you just call me cute?

(Y/N) realized what he just blurted out as he got embarrassed himself.

(Y/N): Oh, well. . . I mean. . . I-I was just making a point is all! However, we should also keep out for Sunset Shimmer too. As I said, she's the scheming type and she'll try and get as much dirt on you so that you can't win Princess of Fall Formal.

Spike: Would she really do that?

(Y/N): Heh, you're talking to a guy who knows this place like the back of his hand. Previous students that I've seen have tried to run for Princess of Fall Formal too, but they were always beaten by Sunset Shimmer and I also suddenly see them being shunned, most likely due to Sunset's manipulation or tricks to expose some dirty secrets you have.

Twilight Sparkle: She'll really go that far?

(Y/N): Yeah, but not this time. Starting today will the time that I show this school that the title of Princess of Fall Formal doesn't belong to her. The Princess of Fall Formal needs to be a smart, kind, caring, and beautiful girl who cares for others like I do. I know that you're capable of all of that Twilight, and that's why I'm going to help you win!

(Y/N) says this with a determined smile, but surprised him next was that Twilight jumped at him to wrap him in a hug which he was not expecting at all.

Twilight Sparkle: (He really is just like my prince in Equestria. . .) Thank you, (Y/N). I really do appreciate you going this far to help me.

(Y/N) stares at Twilight hugging him before he looks around to see if anyone was looking and he gives a sheepish smile before slowly hugging Twilight back and he pats her on the head.

(Y/N): I-It's not a problem at all, Twilight. I'll help you out no matter what.

Both of them stayed in the hug for about half of a minute before Spike get's their attention.

Spike: Um, I hate to interrupt your little romance scene, but we should really be getting focused here you two!

Both (Y/N) and Twilight's eyes widened from that as they both broke the hug.

(Y/N): R-Right! Come on, Twi. I'll show you where my class is and you can learn more stuff about my world.

(Y/N) walks ahead while Twilight was surprised by the sudden nickname as usually her (Y/N) would call her that.

Twilight Sparkle: *awestruck* . . .T-Twi?

(Y/N): Yeah, it's a nickname I came up for you. I gotta call you something don't I? What do you think?

Twilight Sparkle: *smiles* I. . . like it. I really do.

(Y/N): Great, now come on. We've got to get to class.

Twilight Sparkle: Alright. I can't wait to see what kinds of classes the humans of your dimension take.

(Y/N): They're not really for some of the people, but I'm sure that you'll learn a thing or two. Follow me.

Twilight nods as she starts to follow right behind him and while she does she blushes with a romantic thought going on in her head.

Twilight Sparkle: (I'm. . . getting this feeling even with this (Y/N). . . I think I. . . love him just as much too. . .)

Chapter 2 End.

Chapter 3: More Familiar Faces and The Hero's Problem

We now go to where the Canterlot High cafeteria is as it was packed now that it was lunchtime.The students have sorted themselves into their own particular groups, as is often the case in a school setting like this. Up at the counter, Fluttershy picks up a tray and works her way along to pick up items. Twilight follows her lead a bit awkwardly with (Y/N) right behind her getting his lunch as well.

Twilight Sparkle:I know we've just met, but I was wondering if you might be able to help me with something.

Fluttershy: Of course.

Twilight Sparkle:I've decided to run for Princess of the Fall Formal, and-

This announcement throws the shy girl for such a loop that she sucks in a frightened gasp and drops the bowl of salad she holds which splatters all over Twilight's clothes.

Fluttershy:Oh, gosh!

(Y/N): Careful, Fluttershy.

She then looks frantically about to grab some napkins to try and wipe Twilight's shirt clean.

Fluttershy: Sorry. It's just, oh, running for Fall Formal Princess is a really bad idea.

Twilight Sparkle: Why?

Fluttershy:Sunset Shimmer wants to be Fall Formal Princess, and when she wants something, she gets it!

(Y/N): I explained those details to Twilight already. Sometimes she even tries to humiliate me as much as she can, but no matter what happens I always clean up her acts.

Fluttershy: I've. . . wanted to be Princess of Fall Formal some of the time, but. . . I never really had the confidence to do it. Sunset Shimmer will make life awful for anyone who stands in her way.Just ask the girl who ran against her for Princess of the Spring Fling.

(Y/N): That girl being named Rarity. She tried running for Princess of Spring Fling, but soon after a little. . . "accident" she dropped out of it since something embarrassing was leaked out.

Twilight Sparkle: Really? What was it?

(Y/N): *blushes* Trust me. . . you don't want to know.

Fluttershy: I agree with (Y/N). If you don't want to be creeped out, then I wouldn't recommend knowing what the incident was. It was also kind of cringy for him to see it the most out of everyone.

(Y/N): *shudders* Don't remind me. . .

Fluttershy got a replacement salad for her tray and held it across the counter for Granny Smith who was working at the cash register toplace an apple on the tray. (Y/N) and Twilight follow up on getting on as well before they all walk across the cafeteria to go sit down somewhere.

Twilight Sparkle: Was there anyone out there to help Rarity?

Fluttershy: No, that was around the time that me and her along with some other girls stopped being friends. . .

Fluttershy then looks at (Y/N) with a guilty look on her face.

Fluttershy: It even cost us our relationship with (Y/N). . .

Twilight's eyes widened from that as her attention was suddenly focused on (Y/N) who was surprised as that was the one thing that (Y/N) didn't want Twilight to hear.

Twilight Sparkle: Relationship. . .?

(Y/N): I. . . *sighs* Guess you were bound to know this at some point. Fluttershy here. . . is my ex-girlfriend, well one of them at least.

Twilight was a little shocked to hear that while Fluttershy looks down a bit downtrodden.

Twilight Sparkle: What happened between you all?

(Y/N): . . .You wouldn't quite get it.

Twilight wanted to question (Y/N) a bit further on that, but seeing that he didn't really want to talk about it, she decided to let it go.

Twilight Sparkle: ((Y/N). . .? Of all people broke up with someone like Fluttershy? How could that have happened? I may need to look into this since Sunset Shimmer could be involved as well.) Well, even if my chances aren't high, I'm still going to try and run for the Princess of Fall Formal.

Fluttershy: Oh, I don't think you understand. You'd have to convince everyone here to vote for you instead of her: the athletes, the fashionistas, the dramas, the eco-kids, the techies, the rockers. . .

(Y/N): . . .Pretty much everyone in the entire school.

Twilight Sparkle:Why is everypony-

Spike peeks out of her backpack, whaps her upside the head, and ducks back in.

Twilight Sparkle: Uh, everybody separated this way?

They all then finally arrived at a free table where Twilight and (Y/N) sat across from Fluttershy.

Fluttershy: Maybe it was different at your old school, but at CHS, everybody sticks to their own kind. One thing that they do have in common is that they know Sunset Shimmer is gonna rule the school until we graduate.

She then glumly eats a bite of salad before (Y/N) get's a determined look on his face.

(Y/N): Heh, rule the school my foot!

Both Twilight and Fluttershy looked at (Y/N) when he said that.

(Y/N): If Sunset Shimmer even thinks for one second that I'm going to let her get away with ruling over this school then she's got another thing coming. I told Twi that I'm going to help her out with winning Princess of Fall Formal this year and I'm keeping my word on it. I'm going to show this school that a princess should be someone who is kind, caring, and beautiful. The three traits that Twilight here has.

(Y/N) said this with a determined smile and Twilight blushes a little while Fluttershy couldn't help but feel a tinge of jealousy of Twilight getting a compliment from her ex-boyfriend. Feeling determination inside of her as well, Twilight decides to take the first bite of her own apple, but instead of picking it up, she bends down and snatches the whole thing in her teeth. Fluttershy pauses in mid-chew, hopelessly perplexed, and it takes Twilight a second or two to catch on as she looked at a confused (Y/N) who points to his own hand to tell her how to remove the fruit from her mouth.

Twilight Sparkle: So, uh, *giggles nervously*where would I find the head of the party planning committee?

After lunchtime, Twilight and (Y/N) were told by Fluttershy that they need to enter the gymnasium to sign up just like she said. (Y/N) walks inside first and holds the door for Twilight who smiles as a thanks. They both then look around to see the gym filled with all kinds of decorations.

(Y/N): Seeing this setup, she should definitely be in here.

???: INCOMING!

A hail of streamers pours down from somewhere above and all three duck and cover as they were liberally covered with it all.After this brief onslaught, they extract themselves from the multicolored fallout for a look around, and they look to see Pinkie Pie as she throws a handful of confetti into the air.

She proceeds to yank one of the balloons off her skirt and blow it up as Twilight and (Y/N) walk over to her, demonstrating that the pink party planner can demolish the laws of physics no matter what form she takes.

(Y/N): Pinkie, I needed to ask you something. . .

(Y/N) then suddenly got his mouth stuffed with the same balloon that Pinkie used to blow it up surprising him.

Pinkie Pie: If it's the offer to help then YAY! You're the best, (Y/N)! I'll need more balloons to blow up like that one, so can you fetch more for me?

Seeing her hyperactive attitude, Twilight and Spike looked at the pink party girl with unconvinced looks on their faces.

Twilight Sparkle & Spike:(Yeah, she's Pinkie Pie, alright.)

(Y/N) got an annoyed look having the balloon stuffed into his mouth before he takes it down to speak again.

(Y/N): I'm actually here to ask you for your help Pinkie so-

She then rushes to grab both of (Y/N)'s cheeks which shuts him up again.

Pinkie Pie: Help?! Help with what, my ex-sweetie?!

(Y/N): Stop interrupting me and touching my face so I can tell you!

Pinkie did just that as she pouted a little since (Y/N) would usually be more glad to see her if he hadn't broken up with her.

(Y/N): Listen Pinkie, this is Twilight. She's someone I met when coming to school today and she's from a city outside of Canterlot.

The said girl was then completely unprepared for Pinkie's sudden approach from behind. She finds herself being grabbed and spun in place to stare into the blue eyes.

Pinkie Pie: *gasps* Really?! And you've already met (Y/N)?! What do you think of him so far?

She said this narrowing her eyes into Twilight's a bit.

Twilight Sparkle: Uh, he's. . . nice?

Pinkie drops her and sighs.

Pinkie Pie: Okay, that's all I needed to know.

She steps away, stretches out a fresh balloon, and starts blowing as Twilight gets upright. The image of the pink face is comically distorted by the inflating rubber in front of it.

Twilight Sparkle: I take it that you're another one of (Y/N)'s ex-girlfriends?

Pinkie Pie: Yeah, I don't really let it get to me that much though since I can still tell that deep down in there, he still loves me.

(Y/N) sighs and rolls his eyes from that annoyed which Twilight did not fail to notice as that tiny little venomous gesture definitely made her think that (Y/N) must have had a pretty bad breakup with her.

Twilight Sparkle: So,Fluttershy said this is where I'd find the head of the Fall Formal planning committee.

Pinkie turns around when she hears that and her bubbly demeanor instantly giving way to bitterness.

Pinkie Pie:Fluttershy, huh? Don't let the whole "shy" thing fool you. She can be a real meanie.

(Y/N): Pinkie! What have I told you about giving out biased information like that?!

(Y/N) said this with a stern look on his face which made Pinkie flinch from his tiny outburst.

Pinkie Pie: Sorry. . .

Twilight Sparkle: Wait. . . what do you mean biased information?

(Y/N): *whispers* Remember how Fluttershy said that she not only broke up with me, but also she wasn't friends anymore with a few other girls? Well, Pinkie here is one of them. . . I swear that sometimes she doesn't take how the breakup went seriously. . .

As he said that, Pinkie was grinning hugely and walking backwards with her head bent back to point straight at the new girl before straightening up again.

Pinkie Pie:Heard some voices and decided to get your name on the ballot, huh? Dance is day after tomorrow.

Twilight Sparkle: Yes, I did just arrive here after all.

Pinkie Pie:Oooh!

Her grin then yields to a searching stare.

Pinkie Pie:I thought you didn't look familiar.

(Y/N): What are you talking about? You've never mentioned seeing someone like Twilight here at all? Why would she even look familiar?

Pinkie Pie: I don't know. I'd just imagine that she hasa twin sister who lives in the city, has a pet dog named Spike that looks just like that one?

On the end of this, she points off to one side at Spike, who looks up eagerly from biting a balloon.

(Y/N): YYYeah. . . Besides of the one right in front of us, that doesn't ring a bell to me at all. Not only is this about me running for Prince of Fall Formal again, but Twilight here is going to run for Princess of Fall Formal too.

Pinkie Pie: *gasps* Seriously?! You'll be going up against (Y/N)'s rival here at Canterlot High, Sunset Shimmer. The bully queen of Canterlot High.

Twilight Sparkle: I know, but I plan to make this year different and it's actually really important that I run for Princess of Fall Formal.

Pinkie leans into Twilight once more narrowing her eyes at her.

Pinkie Pie: How "important" exactly?

(Y/N) get's in between the two and pushes Pinkie away from Twilight slightly annoyed.

(Y/N): Pinkie. . . One, it's not the reason that you're thinking and two, this isn't something that requires specific candidates. If Twilight has the courage to sign up then she can definitely try and win, can't she?

Pinkie Pie: Hmm, in that case. . .

She then pulls out a clipboard out of her hair and holds it out towards the two.

Pinkie Pie: You must be brave if you really think that you can match Sunset Shimmer.Anyhoo, just need to fill this out and you are officially up for the coveted Princess of the Fall Formal crown.

Pinkie fishing around in her hair again before also holding out a pen. Twilight looks at (Y/N) who nods as if telling her to take the pen with her hand. She does so and writes her name down the best way that she could. During class, (Y/N) taught Twilight how to use writing utensils so that she could at least write letters of the alphabet. While it was tricky to teach, Twilight was able to nail it down so that she could at least write her own name down.

Twilight Sparkle: Like this?

(Y/N): *nods* Not the best handwriting, but it definitely shows that you're going to be in this party. Now it's my turn.

(Y/N) takes the pen from Twilight to write his own name down and Twilight was surprised that in just a few seconds, (Y/N) was able to write his name down perfectly in cursive form.

Pinkie Pie: Congratulations! You two are now running for both the Prince and Princess of Fall Formal. I already know who's going to win one of them.

Pinkie says this as she suddenly appears from behind (Y/N) to wrap him in a hug over his waist and he just gives a sigh that Pinkie is still this clingy to him.

(Y/N): *sarcastically* . . .That's Pinkie folks.

Twilight giggled from that as that's her (Y/N)'s iconic line.The sound of an opening door interrupts their thoughts, and a familiar female voice with a thick Southern accent gets their attention in a hurry. She is seen carrying a crate of apple cider and places it down on a table.

Applejack:Somebody order a dozen cases of fizzy apple cider?

Pinkie Pie:Oh! Oh! Me, me-me-me, me, yeah, ha-ha, me!

Twilight is taken aback by the new arrival which (Y/N) notices.

(Y/N): She's someone you know too?

Twilight Sparkle: Mm-hmm. Besides you, I've seen all kinds of friends who I'm familiar with, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, and now Applejack.

Applejack:Can you bring in the rest?

Big Mac: Eeyup.

In walks her brother, whose head and upper body are almost entirely hidden by the four stacked crates he is carrying.Applejack takes the top crate off his stack and notices (Y/N) and Twilight.

Applejack: Oh, how's it been sugarcube. Who's this with ya?

(Y/N): I've been good for the most part. This here is a new student, Twilight Sparkle.

Applejack: Hey, I think I know you.

Twilight Sparkle: You do?

Applejack:Sure. You're the new girl who gave Sunset Shimmer the what for today.

Popping the cap with her teeth, she spits it aside and gulps her drink down as Pinkie leans into view.

Pinkie Pie:Twilight Sparkle here is gonna run against Sunset Shimmer for Princess of the Fall Formal.

The mouthful of cider Applejack is working on finds its way back out of her mouth as she spits it out of shock Meanwhile, the pink party-lover blows up a heart-shaped balloon in her hand and floats up into the air.

Applejack: I'd think twice about that. Oh, sure, she'll probably approach you all friendly like. . .

She yanks Pinkie back to the floor, grabs the balloon from her mouth, and starts drawing on it while the latter goes to work on a fresh round one. Applejack then holds up the balloonnow bearing a rough sketch of a beaming Sunset.

Applejack: *mocking Sunset*I sure am lookin' forward to some friendly competition.

Her other hand hoists the second one, decorated with Twilight's face.

Applejack: *mocking Twilight*That's so good to hear.

She then turns the Sunset balloon around, showing a pin taped to that side.

Applejack:But then, here comes the backstabbin'.

One quick jab, and Twilight's avatar has burst into a scatter of rubber scraps.The stunned real one watches as they drift down around her and (Y/N). Applejack lets go of the Sunset balloon, but a quick jump and mouth-grab by Pinkie save it from the rafters.

Applejack: Of course, my ex-boyfriend that you're standing next to would know that since he's been in tons of standoffs against her.About the only girl in this school you can trust less than Sunset Shimmer is Rainbow Dash.

Twilight Sparkle:Rainbow Dash?

Pinkie then bounces past them on a gigantic balloon, having ditched the Sunset one.

Pinkie Pie: She's the captain of, like, every team at Canterlot High.

Applejack:She's also the captain of sayin' she's gonna do somethin' for ya, and then turnin' around and not even botherin' to show up.

(Y/N): *sternly* Applejack. . . What did we talk about with those arguments you had with Rainbow Dash?

Applejack: S-Sorry, I still haven't let go of it yet.

(Y/N): Well, you still need to get over it. That's was way past then and we're in the now.

Twilight Sparkle: (Wow, something did happen between them. . . (Y/N) would never talk that bitter to Applejack or Pinkie Pie like that.) *clears throat* Thanks for the advice, Applejack, but this is something I really need to do.

Applejack:Huh, suit yourself.

(Y/N): I've already ran for Prince of Fall Formal many times with dodging all of Sunset's shenanigans, so I'm helping Twilight actually make sure that Sunset doesn't get her way this year.

Applejack's eyes widened from that before she look away slightly dejected from that.

Applejack: Oh. . . that's nice to hear. Well, um, good luck out there you two.

(Y/N): Will do. . .

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N), can you show me a little more around the school?

(Y/N) nods as they both exit along with Spike and Pinkie then rushes right beside Applejack.

Pinkie Pie: I know that (Y/N) broke up with us and all, but. . . don't you think that it's a little weird that he's hanging around the new girl so much? Way more than he does with me?! I think their hiding something!

Applejack: Huh. Now that ya mention it, he does seem really defensive of her. What could (Y/N) possibly be hidin' with that there girl?

The sound of a door being thrown open make the two turn towards it to see Sunset entering with two other kids that are supposed to be her lackeys, Snips and Snails.

Snips is a slightly chubby guy with light opalish gray skin, brilliant orange hair, black eyes and he is wearing a black T-shirt with a scissor symbol on it, blue jeans and green sneakers while Snails has light amber skin, moderate turquoise hair, black eyes and he is wearing a green long sleeve sweater with a snail symbol on it over a red shirt, whitish-yellow pants and red sneakers.

Sunset Shimmer:This looks terrible!

She strides to the center court with the boys following right behind her.

Sunset Shimmer:There should be more streamers near the stage and fewer balloons.

One hard finger poke bursts a couple near Pinkie, who soon finds Snips holding up a length of streamer.

Snips:Yeah, streamers!

He rips it in two and walks off before Snails comes in squeezing a huge balloon.

Snails:And fewer balloons!

Sunset then notices the apple cider as she holds it at arm's length with two fingers and makes a face.

Sunset Shimmer:Fizzy apple cider? Ugh! This is my coronation, not a hoedown.

Applejack: Well, now, it ain't necessarily gonna be your coronation this time around.

Sunset whips over into her face and Pinkie who was thrown off balance, totters away.

Sunset Shimmer:Oh, is that so? You country folk really aren't that bright. Must be why the other students say such awful things about you.

She turns Applejack hat backwards and over her face. Her hat then flips up to expose a pair of indignant green eyes and a circle of her face that has gone red and steaming with fury. A barely suppressed growl floats up through the opening. Across the way, Sunset approaches the stage.

Sunset Shimmer: Obviously, it's gonna be my coronation. I'm running unopposed. Even if that so-called Prince wins every year, this year he'll have no choice but to submit to me.

Pinkie Pie:Not this time. The new girl just signed up!

Sunset Shimmer: What?!

The clipboard which was in Pinkie's hands is handed over to Sunset who looks at the entry form in shock before it turns into anger as the name on there meant trouble for her.

Sunset Shimmer: *growls* Twilight Sparkle. . .

(Y/N) and Twilight were now walking down down a hall together passing some students however (Y/N) suddenly stops.

(Y/N): Hey Twi, think you can wait here for a second? I've got to use the restroom right quick.

Twilight Sparkle: Sure thing. I'll wait for you right here.

(Y/N) nods as he walks off leaving Twilight alone in the hall. She then looks around a corner to seea dim dead end as Spike peeks from her backpack and one open locker door creaks on its hinges.

???:Can't believe I didn't recognize you earlier.

Twilight heard that arrogant voice as she turns around to see Sunset Shimmer leaning on some lockers right behind her.

Sunset Shimmer:Shoulda known Princess Celestia would send her prized pupil here after my crown, and her little dog, too. Although, I should say that I'm surprised that your silly prince didn't come along with you. It's was probably for the best though since that bozo even attends this school himself.

Twilight glares at Sunset.

Twilight Sparkle: One, don't you dare talk about my boyfriend like that! Two, it's my crown and you took his as well!

Sunset Shimmer: Whatever. This is just a minor setback for me. You don't know the first thing about this place, and I already rule it.

Twilight Sparkle: If that's so, why do you even need my crown? Heck, even (Y/N)'s? You went to an awful lot of trouble to switch them with the ones that belongs here.

Sunset Shimmer:Pop quiz: what happens when you bring an Element of Harmony into an alternate world?

Twilight turns this query over a few dozen times, but has no immediate answer.

Sunset Shimmer: You don't know? Seriously? *laughs* And you're supposed to be Princess Celestia's star student? Then again, what were the chances she'd find somepony as bright as me to take under her wing after I decided to leave Equestria? Bit embarrassing that you were the best she could do.

She is barely past the edge of the blue backpack when Spike lunges halfway out of it to snap at Sunset's face.

Sunset Shimmer:Oh, and I'd keep an eye on your mutt. Hate for him to be. . . taken away from you.

Spike:Is that a threat?

Sunset Shimmer:Oh, of course not.

Spike barks at her before she puts a finger to his lips and drops the tone.

Sunset Shimmer:But I'd cut down on the chatter if I were you. Don't want everyone to know you two don't belong here, now would you? You wanna be a princess here? Please. You don't know the first thing about fitting in.

She starts to walk away before she smirks and turns back to Twilight.

Sunset Shimmer: Oh, and by the way, don't think that just because your boyfriend lives in this world that he'll be able to help you out. You should know that it was ultimately him who decided to break up with the rest of his girlfriends.

Twilight and Spike's eye widen from that while Sunset chuckled.

Sunset Shimmer: See? Does he sound like a trustworthy guy to you now? He's just helping you so he can gain more popularity here in this school than he already his. Or maybe. . . he's ditching his exes for you.

Twilight Sparkle: H-He would never. . .

Sunset Shimmer: Heh, you're so naive. Why not ask him yourself? I'll be right either way. You'll see, you and (Y/N) better watch your backs or you might not have the best time here.

Sunset then walks out of sight leaving a bewildered Twilight to think about her trust with (Y/N). However as she does, she's heads back down to where the gymnasium is.She stops short, surprise registering on her face as Snips and Snails lurch into view each of them heavily wrapped in streamers of all colors like technicolor mummies. When they are within arm's reach, the boss grabs a free end on each and delivers a swift yank, unwinding them in a split-second but leaving them very dizzy.

Sunset Shimmer:I want you to follow her. Bring me something I can use just like I did with that last girl who thought she could challenge me.

She get's a salute from both of the boys.

Snips:You got it, Sunset Shimmer.

Sunset Shimmer: When the crown and its power are mine, Twilight Sparkle will be sorry she ever set hoof into this world. Not that she would've been much safer if she'd stayed in Equestria. And not only that, I'll be able to make (Y/N) mine as well.

Little did she know that the said person was behind the corner of a wall eavesdropping on the entire conversation and he get's a serious look that Sunset scheming something bigger than what she usually does this time.

(Y/N): (Oh, just you wait Sunset! Twilight and I will stop your silly plans and show the students of this school who you really are!)

With that being thought out, (Y/N) races back to go and find Twilight to warn her about Sunset's plans to try and get some dirt on her. Meanwhile, the purple girl had an uneasy look on her face from what Sunset revealed about (Y/N).

Spike: That's just. . . weird. The (Y/N) back from our world would never go so far as to break up with you and the others.

Twilight Sparkle: I know. . . but if what Sunset said was true. . . Why would he do such a thing? And how is he even okay with it? He's been acting quite nice towards me, but when our friends in this world are involved it's like he's an entirely different person.

Spike then looks off to the side to see (Y/N) approaching.

Spike: Look, there he is. He's coming back.

Spike goes back into Twilight's backpack while Twilight herself faces (Y/N) with a slight worried look on her face.

(Y/N): Sorry if I was gone longer than expected, but I couldn't help but overhear Sunset Shimmer talk about some plans to try and sabotage your attempt to win Princess of Fall Formal.

Twilight Sparkle: Really?

(Y/N): Yeah, heard it while I was on my way back here. Not to worry though, it's mostly Snips and Snails who do the dirty work for Sunset and I always keep a close eye on them so we should be fine. Come on, there's more that you need to see around the school.

(Y/N) walks away while Twilight who still looked worried decides to ask (Y/N) a question that wasn't easy for her to want to even ask.

Twilight Sparkle: Um, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): What's up, Twi?

Twilight Sparkle: Um. . . Is it true that. . . you broke up with all of your girlfriends?

(Y/N) goes wide eyed when Twilight asks that, but he sighs.

(Y/N): *sighs* Yeah. . . I bet you must've heard this from some students, but. . . Let me tell you more somewhere that's quiet, okay? There's a library here that we can discuss all of this at.

Twilight's worried expression quickly did a 180 as she got an excited look on her face.

Twilight Sparkle: There's a library?!

(Y/N) was surprised by her sudden excitement and raised an eyebrow before looking at Spike wanting an explanation.

Spike: She's a giant bookworm. . .

(Y/N): Oh, makes sense. . .

The trio were just about to the library until Twilight suddenly stops and turns over to a vending machine which (Y/N) notices.Twilight walks up, eyes the treats on display behind the glass panel, and licks her chops.Juice boxes and packs of crackers get her attention, but she finds herself at a loss for a way to get them out.

(Y/N): Wow. Still hungry even after lunch?

Twilight rolls her eyes with a playful smile from that.

Twilight Sparkle: Maybe a little. How exactly does this. . . thing work?

(Y/N): It's a vending machine.

(Y/N) then pulls out a coin from his pocket and flips it in the air before catching it.

(Y/N): You put money like this inside and you'll get the stuff that you want. Which one are you craving for?

Twilight points over to a protein bar with an apple design on it and (Y/N) does what he just explained as he inserted his coin to then press a button to make the vending machine dispense the protein bar and he hands it to Twilight.

(Y/N): There you go. One protein bar served.

Twilight Sparkle: Thanks, (Y/N).

???: Well well, hello (Y/N).

A female voice said that as (Y/N) and Twilight turn to see a girl with pale, light grayish cornflower blue skin, light gray and light cornflower bluish gray hair with a purple star hairpin with a yellow outline in it, moderate purple eyes and she is wearing a black jacket with light blue stars on the sleeves, a purple dress with the bottom part of the dress being light blue and on the bottom side is a symbol of a magic wand and a crescent moon, dark blue socks and blue and purple boots.

(Y/N): Oh, hey Trixie. It's been quite a minute, huh?

Twilight Sparkle: (Trixie?!)

Trixie:Excuse me, but the Great and Powerful Trixie! . . .Needs her peanut butter crackers.

Twilight was a little annoyed while (Y/N) rolls his eyes and gives a wry smile at Trixie speaking in the third person.

(Y/N): Yeah, yeah. You need another one of your favorite snacks. Not a problem though. Go ahead and use the vending machine, Trix.

Trixie blushes from (Y/N) using a nickname that he came up for her.

Trixie: Trixie would really wish that you wouldn't call her that so much, (Y/N).

(Y/N): *smirks* Oh, don't whine about it. You know you love it.

Trixie crosses her arms and puffs out her cheeks while blushing a little.

Trixie: Trixie does not!

(Y/N) snickers from that before leaning over to whisper to Twilight.

(Y/N): *whispers* I love teasing her so much that it's almost hilarious.

Twilight smiles and rolls her eyes from that as her (Y/N) likes to do the same thing to her and their friends as well.

Trixie: But, yes. Trixie did come for her peanut butter crackers.

She then did the same thing as (Y/N) and inserted a coin to then press one of the buttons before she received her said snack.

Trixie:Voilà!

She said this holding up her snack before she notices Twilight right beside (Y/N).

Trixie: Hmm, Trixie has never seen your face before. You must be new here.

(Y/N): You got that Trixie. This is a new friend that I made while coming to school here. Her name is Twilight Sparkle and she moved here not too long ago from a distant city. She's also going to be running against Sunset Shimmer for Princess of Fall Formal.

Hearing that surprised Trixie as she darts her eyes back and forth between (Y/N) and Twilight.

Trixie: Whoa! That's something that would surprise even Trixie! If you're serious then you must have some bravery to run for Princess of Fall Formal. Sunset Shimmer will humiliate and torture just about anyone who dares to run against her. The only other person that's brave enough to stand up to her is the Prince of Fall Formal himself, or as we all like to call him, The Hero of Canterlot High.

Trixie points at (Y/N) finishes that statement before Twilight could feel more nostalgia as that title is similar to the one her (Y/N) had in Equestria.

Twilight Sparkle: Hero of Canterlot High, huh? I would see why the people here would call you that.

(Y/N): Oh, it's no big deal. I've had that title ever since my freshman year. I don't really mind it though.

Trixie: Every student here calls (Y/N) that due to his helpful nature all around the school. You cry for help and he's there.

(Y/N): *rolls eyes* Okay. . . It's not THAT natural, but it's close enough.

Trixie: (Y/N), you don't mind if The Great and Powerful Trixie and Twilight Sparkle here have some girl talk, do you?

(Y/N): Not at all. . .

Trixie then guides Twilight slightly away from (Y/N) to speak with her privately.

Trixie: Twilight, if you think that you can win Princess of Fall Formal then you have just about the chance you win (Y/N) over there as your boyfriend.

Twilight Sparkle: *blushes* B-Boyfriend?!

Trixie: Of course. Many girls do have a thing for (Y/N) and so does Trixie, but as you can see, he likes to go his own path to choose a girl that's right for him. He broke up with five girls not too long ago and every year he rejects Sunset Shimmer's proposal to the dance. You might just be able to win him over this year.

Although that would make any girl happy, it didn't for Twilight as she looks down a bit perplexed after hearing the breakup part.

Trixie: What's that face for? *gasps* Don't tell me that you have no interest in the Hero of Canterlot High himself!

Twilight Sparkle: Yes. . . I-I mean no! Um, I mean. . . *sighs* You said. . . breakup right?

Trixie: Yep, (Y/N) had a pretty bad breakup with some girls, but don't worry. If you treat him the right way, I'm sure there is no chance at all that he'll do anything to you.

Twilight Sparkle: Um, what was the breakup about?

Trixie: Trixie does not know, but she can say that there was a giant argument going on at the time.

Twilight Sparkle: (A giant argument. . .? This is still confusing, but I know that (Y/N) would never just break up with my friends out of the blue like that.)

Trixie: Anyways, since Trixie sees that you have guts, she wishes to inform you that she will vote for you during the Fall Formal.

Twilight was surprised to hear that.

Twilight Sparkle: Really? You will?

Trixie: Of course. The Great and Powerful Trixie also thinks it's about time that someone else besides that bully queen deserves Fall Formal Princess. Trixie better go now and get back to her business, but I'll vote for you so you better win this like you want it.

With that being said, Trixie walks off leaving a surprised Twilight and (Y/N) walks up beside her.

(Y/N): Well, there you go. Looks like you've got your first vote already meaning that you're one step closer to try to beat Sunset Shimmer.

Twilight Sparkle: You know, the Trixie back from where I come form used to act more arrogant as a travelling magician, but she is who we're looking at now thanks to somepony I know.

(Y/N): Really? Huh. Who's that?

Twilight realized that she must've said too much as she looks to see that the library was just up ahead so she could change the subject.

Twilight Sparkle: Look! Isn't that the library that you told me about?!

(Y/N): Oh. Yeah, that's it. Come on, let's go inside and I'll give you the information that you want.

The two then arrived right at the front entrance of the library and Twilight was just in awe of seeing the entire room of it.

Twilight Sparkle: Wow! So many books!

(Y/N) then notices an empty table and points to it.

(Y/N): There. We can talk privately over there.

Both (Y/N) and Twilight then sat across from each other on the small table.

(Y/N): So what did you want to talk about again?

Twilight felt a little nervous wanting to ask this question to someone who is technically her boyfriend in the other world, but if she wants to know the truth then she has to ask. She decides to steel her nerves and ask away.

Twilight Sparkle: From what I've heard. . . You broke up with five girls right? Three of them being Fluttershy, Applejack, and Pinkie Pie?

(Y/N): Yeah, and the two others are named Rainbow Dash and Rarity.

Spike suddenly pops out of Twilight's backpack hearing that.

Spike: There's a Rarity here?!

Twilight gives Spike a look as if saying "You're just realizing that now" while (Y/N) raised an eyebrow. Spike then decides to conceal his interest and play it cool instead.

Spike: Uh, I mean, uh. . . that's interesting.

(Y/N): *whispers* What was that reaction about?

Twilight Sparkle: *whispers* Spike has a crush on Rarity back where I come from, but she's actually taken.

(Y/N): Eh, not that surprising. . . Getting back on topic, why do you want to know about my breakup with them?

Twilight Sparkle: I want to know what happened. . . Did you really just break up with them out of the blue or was there a reason to it?

(Y/N) then get's a guilty look as this was something that was hard for him to explain, but he takes a deep breath before deciding to explain.

(Y/N): Okay, here's the thing. We all used to be close. . . The girls and I would hang almost everyday and trust me when I say that I did indeed love them from the bottom of my heart. . . I'd laugh with Pinkie, play sports with Rainbow, visit the animal shelter with Fluttershy, try some apple treats with Applejack, and even do some fashion tests for Rarity, but. . . then one day it all stopped.

Twilight Sparkle: What do you mean stopped?

(Y/N): One day they all got into a huge argument that to me wasn't a big deal at first since friends always get into arguments. . .

(Y/N) then started to get more serious the more he talks as Twilight was listening.

(Y/N): . . .But up even until now, they wouldn't stop bickering at each other and I couldn't do anything to help stop them as their boyfriend. I wanted to help, but they never even gave me a chance! It drove me nuts until towards the point that I snapped and said that it was over! I couldn't handle it any longer!

(Y/N) was finished with that as he crossed his arms in slight frustration just thinking about it while Twilight and Spike gave him a sympathetic look of what he had to go through. Spike then whispers to Twilight.

Spike: *whispers* That does sound like a bad breakup.

Twilight Sparkle: *whispers* I know. And by the sounds of it, he was happy to be with them until that day with all of the arguments.

Spike: *whispers* So what are we going to do?

Twilight thinks to herself for a minute before she get's a determined look and smiles.

Twilight Sparkle: *whispers* We're going to help him, Spike. I'm going to rekindle his relationship with them. (Y/N) and the others are my only hope of getting the crowns back.

Spike: *whispers* Great, but how exactly do you plan on doing that? (Y/N)'s probably still a bit ticked off from that incident even until today.

Twilight Sparkle: *whispers* We just have to show him that there's hope.

Twilight then turns to (Y/N) with a smile.

Twilight Sparkle: Hey, (Y/N). Can you actually tell me a little more about what's in this library too?

(Y/N) raised an eyebrow of her completely changing the subject, but decided to answer her regardless as he pointed towards the desks with computers.

(Y/N): Those over there are computers. You access the internet with them using the keyboards, but you need authorization from the librarian to use them.

Twilight Sparkle: In that case, can you ask the librarian while I look around for more information about this world myself?

(Y/N): Sure thing. . . Give me a minute.

(Y/N) get's up from his chair to walk off while Twilight had a look that said that it was all going according to plan.

(Y/N) looks around to see where the school librarian is and across from the other side of the computers he sees the school librarian up on a ladder organizing some books. The school librarian is Miss Cheerilee who was also a teacher in the school. Cheerilee has pale, light grayish cerise hair with lighter stripes, grayish harlequin eyes and she is wearing a white collar shirt with a brown vest over it, a green skirt with yellow flower designs on it and brown boots with green details.

Seeing that she didn't really look that busy, (Y/N) walked over to get her attention.

(Y/N): Hello, Miss Cheerilee.

Hearing her name being called Cheerilee turned her head to see (Y/N) and smiled before climbing down.

Cheerilee: Why hello there, (Y/N). Are you here to check out a book today?

(Y/N): Maybe if one catches my eye, but I also wanted to ask if me and another person that I know can use the computers.

Cheerilee: Of course, you can use the computers, but only for research purposes only, understood?

(Y/N): Don't worry, there is some research that I have to do with a topic anyway. I won't search up anything else though, promise.

Cheerilee: *chuckles* I believe you, (Y/N). Go right ahead.

As (Y/N) walks towards the computers however, a noise goes off and he looks towardsanother computer, where three girls younger than him are grooving hard to a beat.

The girl with light gamboge skin, moderate cerise hair, moderate purple eyes and wearing the zipped up black jacket, green shorts, and black boots is Scootaloo, Rainbow Dash's number one fan. The girl with pale, light grayish apple green skin, brilliant crimson hair with a pink bow in it, brilliant tangelo eyes and wearing a light green T-shirt, denim shorts and orange boots with red details is Apple Bloom, Applejack's younger sister. The girl with light gray skin, pale, light grayish rose and grayish mulberry hair, brilliant sap green eyes and wearing a dark pink opened shirt with a white shirt with light pink stripes underneath, a pale yellow skirt and dark pink boots is Sweetie Belle, Rarity's younger sister.

(Y/N) looks at them rather annoyed for bursting loud music in the library as he switches off the speaker making them stop and give (Y/N) their attention.

(Y/N): What are you girls up to now?

Apple Bloom: Oh, heya (Y/N)!

Sweetie Belle:We're just seeing how many hits our new music video has gotten.

(Y/N) rolls his eyes from that as these three are part of the Canterlot Movie Club which is an after school club that this trio takes part in as it studies movies and you can even try and make your own videos.

(Y/N): Well not in the library, okay? If Miss Cheerilee catches you with such loud music, she won't be happy at all. Can't you just look at the hits without having to cast a sonic blast that disturbs everyone who's reading in here?

Scootaloo: In that case, let's check out the comments section. They've got to have posted some awesome things about our video.

Apple Bloom: Not really.Some of the comments about our song were really awful. "Epic fail". . . "Funniest thing I've ever seen"?!

Sweetie Belle:Funniest thing they've ever seen, huh?

The other two young brains quickly tune in on her wavelength, but (Y/N) has a much more concerned reaction.

(Y/N): I don't think "that's" how you should take it.

However, that sentence was a lost cause as the three were already out of the library and (Y/N) sighs.

(Y/N): Those three can be way too ambitious at times. Hope that doesn't get them into trouble.

(Y/N) says that before he turns around to suddenly see Snips and Snails hiding behind a table with their phones out and trying to film Twilight who was looking through some books as she planned. (Y/N) get's a serious look seeing them trying to get some embarrassing pics on Twilight.

(Y/N): (Y'know, I almost forgot about you two. . . "almost." I better get them out of here before the plan backfires.)

(Y/N) then tiptoes to sneak up behind the two mischievous kids and he gives them a really quick scare.

(Y/N): BOO!

That scared the living daylights out of the two as they dropped their phones and fell to the ground before turning to see (Y/N) crossing his arms glaring at the two.

Snips: WHOA! (Y/N)! DON'T DO THAT!

Snails: Yeah! I wasn't prepared for that!

(Y/N): I wasn't giving you any time to prepare to begin with. What are you two plotting?

Snips: Ummm. . . Nothing!

(Y/N): Tch! I don't think I have to think much to guess what's going on here. Sunset Shimmer sent you two to try and follow the new girl of this school so you can take embarrassing pics of her, so she wouldn't have any chance at all at running for Fall Formal. I'm right aren't I?

Snails: Ummm. . . Nope. . .?

(Y/N): Don't give me those lies. I saw Sunset ordering you two around earlier to tell you to follow Twilight, well too bad, so sad. I'm not allowing it. I don't know why you two are even following Sunset's orders and frankly I don't care at the moment. Now I'll give you two a choice, you can leave right now and not bother Twilight anytime again during the day. . .

Both Snips and Snails looked at each other with worried looks and gulped for what the second option was going to be.

Snips: A-And the second choice?

(Y/N): Let's just say you'll be receiving a different broken crack than what your phones will receive. . .

(Y/N) cracks his knuckles very menacingly scaring the two boys as they instantly ran off out of the library which made (Y/N) chuckle.

(Y/N): I can't believe they fell for that. I'm more of a pacifist around here and I don't harm others unless they are actually a threat.

Twilight Sparkle: Hey (Y/N)!

(Y/N) sees Twilight over at a bookshelf waving over to him and he approaches her.

(Y/N): So, did you find what you were looking for about information on our world?

Twilight Sparkle: Not yet, but I did find this and I thought I'd show you this.

(Y/N) looks to see Twilight picked out a book with a yellow horseshoe-C on the cover, the same as those on the banners in the lobby. He raises an eyebrow at the book.

(Y/N): That's the school yearbook. . . Why did you want to show me that?

Twilight Sparkle: I found this page inside and. . . you should take a look.

Twilight then turns to a page in the yearbook where (Y/N) sees a photo of his younger self with five other girls that he's way too familiar with.

(A/N): Just imagine that you're there in the photo as well.

(Y/N): Oh, that's the Freshman Fair. That was way before those girls and I started dating. That was some memory that I can never forget. Why are you showing me this?

Twilight Sparkle: From what you said earlier, not only are these girls not friends anymore, but you broke up with them in the process right?

(Y/N): Yeah, so?

Twilight Sparkle: Well, you all seem like really good friends in this photo.

(Y/N): Yeah. . . We were. . .

(Y/N) said this while crossing his arms before Twilight continues.

Twilight Sparkle: However, I should tell you that from my world, I'm actually best friends with the one's in my world too. . . *blushes* along with you. . .

(Y/N): Your point?

Twilight Sparkle: *sighs* (Y/N), don't you ever stop to think that maybe your breakup wasn't a coincidence along with your exes not being friends anymore?

(Y/N) raises an eyebrow from that as he still wasn't catching on.

(Y/N): What are you saying?

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N). . . I can't help, but think Sunset Shimmer had something to do with your breakup with those girls.

(Y/N) eyes widened from that as he started to think to himself.

(Y/N): That could be a possibility. . . Sunset Shimmer tried to ask me out many times and I always rejected her especially during the times of Fall Formal. However, I never heard my exes mention Sunset Shimmer in their stories at all.

Twilight Sparkle: Think about it though, she's won many title's herself, tried many ways on dating you, and even almost everywhere we go, she's bullying people you try to protect in this school.

(Y/N) thinks a bit more thoroughly on what Twilight was trying to theorize until his eyes widened in realization as Twilight may be right. . .

His breakup was probably something planned by Sunset Shimmer.

(Y/N): You know. . . the more I think about it. . . it all makes sense. She's won Fall Formal many times unopposed and this spring, a picture of Rarity kissing a mannequin and acting like it was me was exposed. At that time, Rarity wanted a dance with me as Princess of Spring Fling which I was really relieved on since she's way better than Sunset. But if what you said is correct, Sunset was the one who leaked out that photo to the entire school to embarrass her so she had no choice, but to drop her position. After that, she could've deceived and manipulated my ex-girlfriends into thinking that they couldn't trust each other anymore to the point where they all stopped being friends. And then that's where I come in. . . she must've planned that so that I would break up with them and she thought this would leave me no choice, but to date her instead.

Twilight Sparkle: See? Doesn't it all add up?

(Y/N) didn't face Twilight as he was still in shock by Sunset Shimmer being the possible culprit for forcing him to break up with his five ex-girlfriends.

(Y/N): I can't believe I was so dense to not even realize that before. . . Why would she go through SO much trouble just to either win pointless titles or even try to win me over?!

(Y/N) said this with a little bit of anger buildup by Twilight pats him on the shoulder to calm him down.

Twilight Sparkle: I don't know, but I do know this. . .

(Y/N) faces Twilight with what she was about to say next.

Twilight Sparkle: You have to get back with them and tell them about all of this, if you want to get your girlfriends back.

(Y/N): How are we going to do that without proof? They'll probably just deny it.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, there's is no harm in trying. I have to fix your relationships, (Y/N).

(Y/N) was astonished by Twilight's slight determination.

(Y/N): Twilight. . . Why are you doing this much just for me? I know that you may know the other me in your world, but why go through so much trouble just to help me get back with my former girlfriends?

Twilight Sparkle: It's not just because I know you from Equestria. . .

Twilight then takes one of (Y/N)'s hands which made him blush a bit.

Twilight Sparkle: But someone once told me that I don't do it because of a special reason. I do it because it's the right thing to do.

This made (Y/N) a little bit more as he gives off an embarrassed smile while rubbing the back of his head with his free hand.

(Y/N): Well gee. Th-Thanks, Twi. I. . . guess I owe you one.

Twilight Sparkle: *giggles* It's not a problem at all, (Y/N).

Twilight let's go of his hand and (Y/N) still had a slight embarrassed look on his face.

(Y/N): (Man, I can't help, but see that this girl wants to help me so much that it's making me feel so warm and fuzzy. She's kind of cute and beautiful too. . .)

After getting rid of his blush, Twilight decides to ask (Y/N) a question.

Twilight Sparkle: Say (Y/N), you did say that you were able to get one of those. . . What are you big screen things called again?

(Y/N): A computer.

Twilight Sparkle: Right. Do you think you can show and tell me more about being a human in this world?

(Y/N): No problem.

Throughout the rest of the day, (Y/N) taught Twilight and Spike more about the humans in this dimension and how they advance with technology as well. However, there were moments where (Y/N) had to reveal the more. . . embarrassing lessons.

(Y/N) explained to Twilight how the human body works for male and female and why they all wear clothes too. He even had to explain how humans mate too. . . which was really embarrassing for all three of them to even talk about themselves.

(Y/N) even helped show Twilight how to use a computer and how the internet works, but he only kept it in moderation so that Twilight wouldn't search anything that would freak her out.

Right now though, it was now late in the afternoon where school has now ended and the three were walking out of the school.

(Y/N): So where are you two staying?

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, I haven't thought of a place to sleep yet. . . I guess Spike and I will sleep in the school.

(Y/N): Twilight! You can't sleep in the school! That's breaking and entering also known as trespassing. Why don't you spend the night where I live? It's only a couple of blocks away.

Twilight blushes at thinking of spending the night at her boyfriend's counterpart's house before she shakes it away.

Twilight Sparkle: A-Are you sure? I wouldn't want to be a bother.

(Y/N): Don't worry it's all fine, trust me. I can't leave a beautiful girl like yourself out here, right?

Twilight blushes once more with a cute and embarrassed smile for being called beautiful and she gives in.

Twilight Sparkle: Okay. . . I'll stay with you for the night.

(Y/N): Great! Just follow me and we'll be there in no time.

(Y/N) then walks away along the sidewalks with Twilight following right behind.

Eventually, (Y/N) opens the door to where his house is and he steps inside to settle in while Twilight follows right behind. She looks around the place checking it out and the interior really looks like a more human version of (Y/N)'s old house back in Equestria.

Twilight Sparkle: Wow! You have a really nice house, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Heh, thanks. To me it's not that impressive, but everyone else says otherwise.

Twilight Sparkle: Does anyone else live here? What about your mother?

Hearing the word "mother" made (Y/N) go wide-eyed in slight shock before his expression turns into sadness as he rubs his arm and tear nearly escapes his eye too. Twilight was confused before she realized that what she said was too soon to even ask as she remembers about what happened to (Y/N)'s mother back in Equestria.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh! I-I'm so sorry, (Y/N)! I didn't mean to. . .

(Y/N): No. . . it's okay. I figured you may ask that once we arrived here.

Twilight then lays her backpack down on a couch and Spike hops out.

Spike: So. . . You live here by yourself?

(Y/N): Yep. This house is all for me. . . However, I do have a room with five more beds that's for of course. . . my girlfriends.

Twilight remembers that back in Equestria, the new house that she got for (Y/N) had six beds instead meaning that this house is just like the one she and other mares back in Equestria made for (Y/N).

(Y/N): So how about it? I can make you two some food if you're feeling hungry.

Twilight Sparkle: *smiles* That would be nice. Thanks, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Not a problem at all. Just treating my esteemed guests what they deserve.

Soon, (Y/N) was able to actually cook something good for all of them to eat at once as it was all mainly fruits and vegetables. Twilight was a little shocked to hear from (Y/N) that humans are actually omnivores and they eat meat as well. Luckily, (Y/N) was able to catch onto this quickly so Twilight wouldn't be creeped out.

After they all finished eating, it was now night time as (Y/N) was already in bed getting ready to go to sleep to prepare for a busy day tomorrow. However, it was interrupted once (Y/N) heard his bedroom door creak open and he looks up to see that it was Twilight that entered who had on some spare female pajamas that (Y/N) had for his other girlfriends.

(Y/N): Is there something wrong, Twi?

Twilight Sparkle: *blushes* Um, well, I was wondering if. . . I could sleep in this room. . . with you in one of the other beds?

(Y/N) blushes as well as a girl that he just got to know well in just one day is already asking him such a thing.

(Y/N): U-Um. . . sure. J-Just pick any bed that you want.

Twilight then decides to pick one of the beds that was the closest to where (Y/N)'s bed was as the bed that she picked was purple which was a certain fashionista's bed. Twilight get's in the bed and as she is about to get rest, (Y/N) decides to ask her a question.

(Y/N): Hey, Twilight. I want to know something.

Twilight Sparkle: What is it?

(Y/N): What's the me from your world like?

Twilight blushes a little as she knows that she can't just straight up say that he is secretly her boyfriend in Equestria, so she comes up with an answer to dodge that claim.

Twilight Sparkle: He's. . . about the same as how you are actually. Someone who is kind, dependable, and always wants to help others around no matter what their problem is. He's an alicorn with really powerful magic as well, he had to defeat many beings across Equestria to protect his own power from being stolen, but not only that, he also protected his loved ones as well.

(Y/N): *smiles* That sure does sound like me.

(Y/N) then yawns signaling that he's tired.

(Y/N): Well, we've got a busy day ahead of us tomorrow. Good night, Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: Good night, (Y/N). I lo-

Twilight almost blurted out something that was too soon to say and instantly covered her mouth while (Y/N) raised an eyebrow.

(Y/N): You what?

Twilight Sparkle: *blushes* Uh, I. . . looked at the moon. It's pretty right?

(Y/N) was confused by that, but shakes his head and smiles.

(Y/N): Yeah, it is. Good night.

(Y/N) then goes fast asleep while Twilight couldn't help, but blush at thinking of what she was about to say. However, she decides to let it go and she get's a determined look on her face.

Twilight Sparkle: *whispers* I've got to get (Y/N) back with my friends in this world no matter what happens. Even if he's from another world, he's still my prince deep down. You may have assisted me since the start (Y/N), but I'm going to help you too until the end.

Twilight then goes to sleep as the two rest for preparing to get all of the relationships back together.

Chapter 3 End.

Chapter 4: Rekindling Relationships

It's now another morning once more at Canterlot High as the plan to get both of the crowns back was still in effect and the next step is to reunite (Y/N) with his ex-girlfriends. Both (Y/N) and Twilight were now arriving at the school with Spike hiding in Twilight's backpack again as they enter along with the rest of the students that were arriving. While that was going on, Principal Celestia speaks over a P.A. system.

Principal Celestia (On P.A. System): Good morning, students, and happy Thursday. Just a reminder to pick up your ballots for both Prince and Princess of the Fall Formal today. They are due at the time the dance starts tomorrow night, so don't forget to turn them in and make your voice heard.

(Y/N): Sounds like means our deadline is today. While I wouldn't be surprised that people would vote for me. We have to find to find a way to make the whole school vote for you, Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: You're right, but the question is how are we going to that with me being new here? Only you and a few others know me.

(Y/N): I haven't really thought of that, but maybe if we just give a good impression on our fellow students, they'll most likely get on your side considering that this time not a single thing is going to be exposed around the school that embarrasses you. Maybe I can even ask some of my own friends to help us out as well.

Twilight Sparkle: That'll work. Let's do this, (Y/N). Our worlds depend on us.

(Y/N) nods as they both entered the main lobby of the school. Once they were in the halls where the student lockers were, people around were looking at (Y/N) and Twilight together and started whispering some things to each other.

Sweet Leaf: Hey, who's that girl beside (Y/N)?

Sandalwood: Think he's wooed another girl over that he's interested in?

Nolan North: Hey, I've actually seen her before. She actually stood up to Sunset Shimmer like the way (Y/N) does for us all of the time. I think I even heard that's she's running for Princess of Fall Formal.

Blueberry Cake: For real?! She's as brave as (Y/N) if she's going to do all of that. I mean taking on Sunset Shimmer and running for Princess of Fall Formal.

Sandalwood: Still, you think that girl is one of (Y/N)'s new girlfriends?

Curly Winds: Maybe so. (Y/N)'s always been the Prince of Fall Formal and he's stood up for every student in this school, but if that girl is doing the same thing as well, then that's a really good thing of what those two have in common.

Cloudy Kicks: In that case, I'm not only voting for (Y/N) as prince, but the new girl as princess.

Tennis Match: I agree. I'll give them my votes as well.

(Y/N) heard all of these whispers going on around the area and it made him smile that people were on not only his side, but Twilight's as well.

(Y/N): *whispers* Well Twilight, this may be easier than we thought it was going to be. People are not only spreading good rumors about us, but they also may vote for us too.

Twilight Sparkle: *whispers* Really? Then this may be simple for us.

(Y/N): While this is a good start, let's still keep a watchful eye for Sunset Shimmer and her lackeys, Snips and Snails. If we get too comfortable, they may catch us off guard. I have a feeling that when Sunset finds out about this, she's not going to like it one bit.

Twilight Sparkle: Got it. In that case, let's keep building up the progress.

(Y/N) nods as the two continue to walk through the halls, that is until someone grabs both of them and yanks them their way.

Twilight Sparkle & (Y/N): Whoa!

They are then both fetched up in a classroom as Twilights bangs into the front desk and knocks its books off.

Twilight Sparkle: What're you. . .? Why did you. . .?

Turning around, both of them find that the perpetrator has a very familiar head of elegantly curled purple hair and it was none other than Rarity.

(Y/N): Rarity?! What in the heck was that for?!

Hearing that name surprised Twilight as she turned to look at her while Spike also pops his head out to see her.

Rarity: Sorry about that darling. I had to get you two out of all of the commotion that was going on with all of the other students.

(Y/N): I would like a warning next time, thank you very much.

Rarity: Well, I suppose I could've made a more elegant approach.

She then focuses her eyes on Twilight.

Rarity: You must the new girl around the school that I've been hearing about? I see that you have indeed taken a liking to my ex-boyfriend.

Twilight Sparkle: Um, yes. My name is Twilight Sparkle and while (Y/N) and I did just met. . . I do consider running for Princess of Fall Formal.

Rarity: Well now, not to be rude, but make sure that you don't treat him as some tool to use.

Rarity said this while narrowing her eyes at Twilight who gives a sheepish smile.

Twilight Sparkle: *giggles nervously* Don't worry, I'm not planning anything suspicious at all.

Rarity smiles from that before she notices Spike.

Rarity: Oh my! You have a dog too! He is so adorable!

She scratches Spike's chin while the dog himself has hearts in his eyes.

(Y/N): Getting back on topic, why did you pull us in here Rarity?

Rarity: The rumors! They've all been saying that a new girl has arrived here at school yesterday, she stood up to Sunset Shimmer, is possibly a close friend with the Hero of Canterlot High, and finally she is running for Princess of Fall Formal. Is that true?

Twilight Sparkle: Yes. It's all true, actually.

Rarity: Well then you are truly as brave and courageous as (Y/N) is if you are running against the bully queen of Canterlot High, but I must warn you, Sunset Shimmer will try as hard as she can to stop you from even becoming princess in the first place.

(Y/N): You're telling me. I noticed Snips and Snails who are working for Sunset tried to film Twilight yesterday to see if they could get anything embarrassing enough to humiliate her.

Both Rarity and Twilight were surprised to hear that.

Twilight Sparkle: What?! Are you serious?!

(Y/N): Yeah, you'd be surprised of what could happen if they just went a single day filming you, heck maybe even the entire time in the library. Don't worry though, I scared them off before they could even try to film you. Still, I doubt that if they're working under Sunset that they'll let you off easy, we need to keep a close eye on them.

The three of them then heard the classroom door open once more and they look to see Applejack enter first.

Applejack: There you two are. I've been lookin' all over for ya.

She is then followed up by Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy who also enter the room as well.

Fluttershy: Me too.

Pinkie Pie: Me three.

Rarity then get's an unhappy look on her face seeing the other three enter.

Rarity: Oh, you're here.

(Y/N): Why are you all looking for me and Twilight?

Applejack: According to what we heard from Trixie, Twilight's still in the game for runnin' for Princess of Fall Formal.

Fluttershy: At first, I didn't think that you actually wanted to run for princess after what I told you. But after all of the rumors spread around the school, I now realize that you're serious.

Pinkie Pie: Yeah, and a lot of people are already wanting to vote for you instead of that no good, meanie, bully queen Sunset Shimmer.

(Y/N): Well, the next time I see Trixie I better give her a big thanks for all of the help. Seeing that Twilight's not only my friend, but also someone who's determined like me, I didn't mind helping her out at all and made sure that Sunset doesn't try any funny business to stop her.

Fluttershy get's a nervous look on her face before deciding to ask Twilight something.

Fluttershy: *whispers* Um, Twilight? Do you. . . like (Y/N)?

Twilight blushes from that as she was the one who then got nervous as well.

Twilight Sparkle: *whispers* Well, of course. . . Why wouldn't I? He is my friend after all.

Fluttershy: *whispers* But. . . do you like him more than just a friend?

This threw Twilight in a small loop as this (Y/N) is just like her own (Y/N) and while the truth was that she did love him just as much, she tried her best to dodge the question.

Twilight Sparkle: Well. . . I. . .

However, just as Twilight was going to answer that question, Pinkie Pie interrupted her.

Pinkie Pie: Why are you even concerned if Twilight likes (Y/N) or not, Fluttershy? You're not even dating.

Fluttershy then turns to glare at Pinkie.

Fluttershy: Neither are you. I could ask you the same thing. Especially since you tend not to take anything seriously.

Pinkie Pie: Ugh! Why do you have to be so awful to me?

Rarity: *scoffs* Don't play innocent, Pinkie Pie! You are no better than she is!

She points at Fluttershy who flinched at little from her calling her out. Pinkie then clamps her hands on Rarity's sleeves to shove her back and yell in her face.

Pinkie Pie: And what is that supposed to mean?!

Rarity just ignores her and steps pass her to focus her attention to Twilight.

Rarity: I doesn't matter to me whether you like my ex-boyfriend or not, I would happy to offer up my assistance to get you voted as princess.

She then darts a stern look back at Pinkie.

Rarity: To someone who would appreciate what I have to offer!

These two and Fluttershy waste no time in getting into a lively shouting match perhaps too lively for Spike, who dives into Twilight's dropped backpack and zips it shut. (Y/N) couldn't stand it either as he was getting more and more irritated the longer they went on.

(Y/N): *whispers* See? This is exactly the reason that I broke up with them in the first place! And now they're doing it once more! I can't stand it!

Twilight then puts her hand on his shoulder.

Twilight Sparkle: *whispers* But you know what to say to them. Don't let your temper get the best of you this time. Don't you want to get back with them?

(Y/N) thinks to himself from that as he remembers the times that he had with his girlfriends before they broke up before he sighs and nods solemnly.

Twilight Sparkle: *whispers* Then all you have to do is get their attention and ask them questions.

As she said that however, Applejack intervenes into the argument.

Applejack: Listen to y'all carryin' on! Get over it and move on!

She drops an apple core that she's eaten over the side into a trash can and crosses her arms to mark the last word in this dispute. Or it would be, except for Rarity stepping up with an accusing finger.

Rarity: You mean like how you've gotten over what happened with Rainbow Dash?

Applejack: She said she'd get the softball team to make an appearance at my bake sale. I tell everybody they're comin', and then not one of 'em shows up! She made a liar outta me! That's different!

Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, & Rarity: IS NOT!

Applejack: IS TOO!

The argument starts all over again and (Y/N) continues to watch this all go on and on with a look of annoyance. However, after what Twilight said this may be his one and only chance to settle this feud once and for all. He takes a deep breath to let out some frustration before he stomps his foot and yells.

(Y/N): STOOOOOP! ENOUGH!

This made all of the girls stop arguing once more as they turn their attention to (Y/N).

(Y/N): Listen to me! All of you have reasons to be mad at each other and I can understand that! But this has gone on for far too long that I just couldn't handle it! Don't you four even realize that this is why I broke with you all in the first place?! It's just ridiculous! I need to show you all something actually. Twilight, can you hand me that yearbook?

Twilight Sparkle: Sure.

Spike unzips it from inside of her backpack and holds up the yearbook she found in the library. Twilight takes it before handing it to (Y/N) who opens up the yearbook to show the six of them when they were younger.

(Y/N): Look at this! Don't you all remember that we all used to be friends once? Even the day that I met the five of you, you were all so nice to me and each other.

Applejack: Hmm. The Freshman Fair. Y'all remember that?

The other girls nodded in agreement.

Twilight Sparkle: You all told me that you were once in a harem with (Y/N) and (Y/N) even told me that you were all friends as well before something happened. I believe that something was Sunset Shimmer.

Rarity: Well, it's a nice theory, darling, but Sunset Shimmer had nothing to do with it.

(Y/N): Don't just go assuming that. Give me the full details on what happened. This all occurred nearly at the same time this spring and coming from Twilight, it can't be a coincidence. Every time I see you all with each other, all you do is argue like there's some rivalry between you all. Listen, you girls need to mature up right now and tell us, otherwise I may not even want to hang out with you girls anymore.

They all gasped from that.

Rarity: D-Darling, s-surely you wouldn't go that far!

Pinkie Pie: Y-Yeah (Y/N), y-you wouldn't do that, w-would you?

(Y/N): If I was serious about the breakup then I think that I would be serious over something like this as well! I'm not joking! I don't want to, but if you girls don't stop all of this I may do it!

He said this with a serious expression and the girls look towards Applejack to ask her if (Y/N) was lying about all of this. She nodded in response to all of the girls to confirm that he was telling the truth which made the girls sigh in defeat.

Applejack: Alright sugarcube. . . You're right. Something like this already happened once and I don't want it to happen again. We'll tell ya.

(Y/N): *smiles* Great. Now starting off with you Applejack. You said something about Rainbow Dash missing your bake sale, right?

Applejack: Yeah, Rainbow Dash was supposed to bring the softball team to mah bake sale, but she never showed up.

(Y/N) put a finger to his chin to try and thought hard on what could've happened to make Rainbow Dash miss Applejack's bake sale. It didn't take him long to come up with a possible theory.

(Y/N): Hmm. Applejack, did you ever stop to think that maybe someone told Rainbow that your bake sale was rescheduled, postponed, or in a different location?

Applejack's eyes widened from that before she thinks for a moment.

Applejack: Huh. . . Y'know, I never really considered that.

(Y/N): So you're telling me right there, that you didn't even bother to ask Rainbow Dash or even a single member of the softball team why they didn't show up?

Applejack then get's a guilty look on her face while looking down.

Applejack: No, I guess I kinda just lashed out at her for thinking that she ditched me. We cut off all ties with each other after that. I felt that she had made a liar outta me to everyone that was attendin' the bake sale.

(Y/N) then gives Applejack a sympathetic look on the mistake that she made and places his hand on her shoulder.

(Y/N): See? There's your problem right there, AJ. You let your pride and stubbornness get the better of you again. If you just talked to Rainbow Dash, I'm sure things would be fine.

(Y/N) then turns to his other ex-girlfriends.

(Y/N): Alright, next let's hear your story Fluttershy. You and Pinkie Pie have been arguing the most from what I've seen.

Fluttershy: I was holding a silent auction at the animal shelter, but Pinkie Pie interrupted the whole thing by bringing fireworks and noisemakers. You know that was supposed to be a serious event that I was holding. . . but Pinkie Pie ruined it.

Pinkie Pie: What are you talking about? I got a text from you saying that you didn't want a silent auction. You wanted a big party!

Fluttershy was both surprised and confused by that statement.

Fluttershy: I never sent you a text!

Pinkie Pie: You didn't?

(Y/N) then get's an idea as he snaps his fingers.

(Y/N): That's it! Pinkie, let me see that text message on your phone.

Pinkie hands (Y/N) her phone and he takes a close look at it before looking over at Fluttershy.

(Y/N): Hey, Fluttershy. Didn't you say that the animal shelter is usually busy at the time during noon?

Fluttershy: *nods* Yes, why?

(Y/N): Well, here's your problem.

(Y/N) shows Fluttershy the text message on Pinkie's phone and when she saw the time and date of it, it made her gasp in shock.

(Y/N): Someone was posing as Fluttershy to tell Pinkie Pie a story of how you thought the animal wanted loud noises. I bet that culprit was none other than Sunset Shimmer.

Rarity: You don't think she's the one who's been sending me those e-mails, do you? Every time I volunteer to help with the decorations at a school function, I get an e-mail from Pinkie Pie saying she has plenty of volunteers! And then I find out she's done everything herself!

Pinkie Pie: I never sent you any e-mails!

Applejack: Maybe Sunset Shimmer is the reason why Rainbow Dash didn't show up to mah bake sale.

(Y/N): Then that's where I finally come in.

Everyone then gives their attention over to (Y/N).

Rarity: What do you mean, darling?

(Y/N): Remember that all of this was going around the time that the Spring Fling dance was just about to start?

Rarity: *sighs* Please don't remind me of the drastic humiliation that I went through.

(Y/N): *chuckles nervously* . . .Right.

Twilight Sparkle: So Rarity, from what I've heard you're the girl who ran for Princess of the Spring Fling?

Rarity sighs dejectedly from that before she answers that.

Rarity: You're correct, Twilight. I was the one who ran for Princess of Spring Fling.

Twilight Sparkle: And at the time while you were still with (Y/N) in a harem, you thought of grabbing a dance with him when that came up, right? Explain to me all of what happened that made you quit.

Rarity: It's. . . quite embarrassing for both him and me. (Y/N) was delighted that someone like me besides Sunset Shimmer was going to run for Princess of Spring Fling instead. At first, my run was going rather smoothly. . . before one day it was all ruined. I was just splitting up from both (Y/N) and the girls after school before I went over to Carousel Boutique and I. . . I. . . (Y/N), can you please finish for me? I'd rather keep some of my dignity than not have it at all.

(Y/N): *sighs* Apparently, she was by herself making out with a mannequin and pretending that it was me as her prince. While most people found her to be the laughing stock of the school, it was rather embarrassing for me as well to hear. People were laughing, pointing at her, or even teasing her. How the video was taken you ask? Snips and Snails of course. After the recording was leaked to the school, Rarity had no choice but to drop out and quit running for Princess of Spring Fling.

Twilight Sparkle: And I'm guessing that Sunset Shimmer won instead?

(Y/N): Yeah, but as usual I reject her offers since she's such a bully to everyone.

Twilight Sparkle: Then that all sums it all up. Sunset Shimmer was the one who sent you all of that misinformation to mislead you all into thinking they were coming from all of you, so that your friendship would be broken.

That's when the girls soon realized that with all of this happening at once they had the same reaction for when (Y/N) found out.

They were all tricked and played by Sunset Shimmer!

Rarity: Why in the world would Sunset Shimmer want to end our friendship?!

Rarity said this in an angry tone while the rest of the girls were angry as well.

(Y/N): It's not just your friendship, Rarity. She also must've planned for me to breakup with you girls as well.

The girls all gasped in shock from that too.

Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, & Rarity: WHAT?!

(Y/N): Yeah, those reactions are about equivalent to how I felt about it as well. Sunset Shimmer didn't want the competition to expand anymore once Rarity got involved with running for Princess of Spring Fling. She probably thought that if one of you were to run, then it would be possible that you all would've ran too. Sunset Shimmer didn't want to take any chances so she tried to break all of your friendships with each other as well by using messages and pretending to be each other. It's also why Sunset sent Snips and Snails to spy on Rarity too. She probably knew that with enough support from us that she would win without a problem at all. But the mannequin incident made it backfire horribly and she did at the time you all stopped being friends too, so that Rarity would have no chance at all of winning and she dropped out instead. However. . . that's where I'm the tip of the iceberg. . .

Fluttershy: *gasps* (Y/N), you don't mean to say that. . .

(Y/N): Yeah, she knew that I of all people would support my own girlfriends, so once she broke up your friendships all she had to do was keep the hatred going. . . and it worked to the point to where I would snap and just want to break up with you four and Rainbow Dash. She then thought that I would have no choice, but to date her as well since I don't have a girlfriend, but she's wrong about that. I would NEVER date her after all of what she's done. . . She's the one who staged me to break up with all of you.

Hearing that explanation made the girls so angry that they snapped.

Applejack: I CAN'T BELIEVE IT! NOT ONLY DID THAT NO GOOD BULLY TRICKED US, BUT MAH BOYFRIEND AS WELL?!?!

Pinkie Pie: I knew that she was a meanie, but I never thought that she would go so far to do something SO mean that it got to my sweetie too!

Rarity: Oh, she is going to get it!

Twilight Sparkle: Girls calm down! I know you're angry about knowing the entire truth now, but don't let all of your anger blind you from what's more important.

(Y/N): She's right. She said the same thing to me as well.

Twilight Sparkle: By the way, (Y/N), it's not just Sunset Shimmer who was at fault for breaking your friendships, but you all as well.

(Y/N) and the other girls were confused by that.

(Y/N): My fault?! How is this my fault?!

Twilight Sparkle: While it's all true that Sunset Shimmer did all of those bad deeds to spread misinformation, but none of you even bothered to look at them. You girls assumed that it was each other and just bluntly said that it was all because of each other for either not showing up or ruining events that you planned. You could've just talked this all out in the first place and everything would've been fine. (Y/N), I hate to say it but breaking up with your girlfriends didn't solve the solution for anyone, not even you. While Sunset Shimmer is half the reason this all happened, you could've asked your girlfriends how this all had happened instead of trying to divert them from even thinking about it. . . Do you really think that's what a good boyfriend would even do?

(Y/N) went wide-eyed and look over at his exes who were also surprised at Twilight's claim, but they all then look down in guilt as they knew that she was right.

Applejack: Twilight's right, y'all. We should've talked about what happened between us and checked to see if those e-mails and text messages were really sent by us, but instead we just let our pride get the best of us and fell for Sunset's trickery.

Rarity: Indeed. Pinkie, I'm so sorry for not showing up to help you with the decorations or even thinking that you didn't need my help at all.

Pinkie Pie: It's okay Rarity and Fluttershy, I'm sorry for ruining your silent auction.

Fluttershy: It's okay Pinkie Pie. We were all deceived by Sunset Shimmer's tricks.

(Y/N): . . .And I guess that just leaves me to apologize.

The four girls looked towards (Y/N) who rubs the back of his head in slight shame.

(Y/N): While I did think that I was trying to help end your arguments, it continued because I didn't bother asking how the situations happened in the first place. I was trying to let you girls forget about it, but that just made things worse. I guess I should take some of the blame for the breakup to happen as well. . .

The four girls smiled at (Y/N)'s apology.

(Y/N): I'm sorry you four. I was a terrible boyfriend. The solution was just right in front of my eyes and I didn't notice. I don't suppose you all. . . want to get back together? In a harem again?

This made his former girlfriends smile as they all looked at each other with beaming smiles before they all group hugged around (Y/N) surprising him.

Applejack: You kiddin'? Yer the one and only guy that I love sugarcube.

Rarity: Of course. There's no other person that's as brave, daring, and charming as you (Y/N) that I would love any more.

Fluttershy: It's okay, (Y/N). I'd love to be your girlfriend again.

Pinkie Pie: Yeah! Me too! There's nobody else that's as sweet as (Y/N) that I'd want to squeeze so tight!

(Y/N)'s shock then turned to happiness as he returns the hug to all of the girls and Twilight just smiles at the reconciliation of their relationship. The five all held their hug for a minute before they broke apart.

(Y/N): Well, there still one more individual missing from this entire party. Let's go find Rainbow Dash and tell her about everything that has happened.

Applejack: I don't know if she'll be willin' to listen though. Ya know how impulsive she can be, (Y/N).

Applejack said this before she held her hat in front of her chest, but (Y/N) puts her hand on her shoulder.

(Y/N): Hey, if Twilight here is able to convince us about all of this. Then I'm sure that you can convince Rainbow Dash too, my apple-themed cowgirl.

(Y/N) then places her hat back on Applejack's head and she smiles and blushes before pecking (Y/N) on the cheek.

Later on in the soccer field, Rainbow Dash is seen kicking some soccer balls into one of the goals. (Y/N) sees her out on the field and smiles that he was able to catch her at a good time. He walks up and calls out to her.

(Y/N): Hey, Dash!

Rainbow Dash turns around and when she notices (Y/N), she get's a rather bored look on her face.

Rainbow Dash: Oh. . . hey (Y/N).

(Y/N) frowns upon that response, but he sighs knowing the reason why she's being like this.

(Y/N): Look, I know it's been quite some time since we actually did talk, but I came here to ask you something rather important.

Rainbow Dash kicks another soccer ball into the school pretending to be a little uninterested.

Rainbow Dash: I don't know if I'll be all ears, but fire away.

(Y/N): *sighs* Rainbow, it's time that you two actually talked for once.

Rainbow Dash looked at (Y/N) with a raised eyebrow.

Rainbow Dash: Talk. . .? With who?

(Y/N) then steps to the side to reveal Applejack who was standing behind (Y/N) the entire time. It didn't take even a second for Rainbow to frown seeing Applejack here.

Rainbow Dash: Why did you bring HER here?

(Y/N): Because there is something that Applejack here needs to say to you and I don't want another argument between you two. I know that you've been bummed since I broke up with you, but don't you trust me?

Rainbow Dash looked at (Y/N) who had a desperate look on his face before looking at Applejack who just nodded in agreement to what (Y/N) said. She thought to herself for a second before she makes up her mind.

Rainbow Dash: Well, I guess if it's not a waste of time. I'll trust your judgement and listen to what Applejack has to say to me.

(Y/N): *smiles* Thanks, Rainbow. Now I'll just give you two some space so that you can talk it out.

(Y/N) walks away from both Applejack and Rainbow Dash before he joins the rest of the girls who were sitting on the bleachers watching the whole thing. Some of them got nervous to see how this conversation was going to go. It went on for a minute and nothing bad was happening so far as the two of them were talking to each other.

Rarity: They're actually talking! That's a good sign!

Applejack breaks into a smile, then Rainbow, and they both embrace several seconds later.

Pinkie Pie: Hugs! Ooh, hugs are always good!

The two then began to walk towards the rest of the group as Rainbow was carrying a soccer ball in her arm.

Applejack: Somebody, and I think we can all guess who, told Rainbow Dash that my bake sale had been moved to a different day. Dash showed up with all the softball team and thought I'd cancelled on her!

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, I never realized that Sunset Shimmer was the one behind this whole ruse.

Rainbow then gives (Y/N) a slight smug look.

Rainbow Dash: So (Y/N), AJ told me that you're also getting the harem back together as well. Does that mean I'm back to being your girlfriend as well?

(Y/N): *smirks* Did I once a highly athletic rainbow girl that's the captain of every team out here?

Rainbow rolls her eyes from that before she pecks (Y/N) on the lips making him chuckle a little as he finally has all of his girlfriends back together again.

Rainbow Dash: I've also heard that this girl here that's running for Princess of Fall Formal here was the one who ultimately found out and told you about Sunset Shimmer breaking up our relationship too.

(Y/N): You got that right. She did all of this to avoid the possible competition that she may face if anymore of my girlfriends competed for Princess of Fall Formal. And to try and see if she could catch me if I was single.

Rainbow Dash: *growls* I can't believe that! That good for nothing bully tricked not only me, but my boyfriend too! Just wait until I get my hands on her!

(Y/N): Calm down, you reckless airhead. I know that you probably would want some vengeance for all of what Sunset's done, but you can't let that blind you over your friends or else you could do something that you'll regret. Plus, you should know that we're all at fault as well and that includes you.

Rainbow Dash: Huh? How?

(Y/N): You never bothered to try and talk everything out with Applejack or tried to confirm if everything happened. You kind of let your arrogance get the better of you, but then again I'm kind of the same way as well since I could've just asked you all questions as well. But instead I was just tried escaping the whole thing by breaking up with you. So I should say that I'm sorry Dash.

Rainbow looks at (Y/N) before she smiles.

Rainbow Dash: I'm sorry too, (Y/N). And to the rest of you all as well. I should've been a better friend and talked things out with AJ instead of assuming it all was her fault.

(Y/N): Hey, as long as you understand then you're still the awesome girl that I know and love. Let's just try and not do anything stupid next time.

Rainbow Dash: Heh, no promises.

(Y/N) rolls his eyes before they both let out a small chuckle. Rainbow then turns her attention to Twilight.

Rainbow Dash: So new girl, you're lookin' to dethrone Sunset Shimmer and become Princess of the Fall Formal, huh? I even see that you've taken a liking to my guy as well.

Twilight blushes and looks away before nodding embarrassingly.

Rainbow Dash: Well, if you're brave enough to stand up to Sunset Shimmer then I guess I'll support you for taking her on as princess. All you gotta do is beat me in a game of one-on-one soccer.

Twilight was shocked to hear that while (Y/N) raised an eyebrow.

Twilight Sparkle: What?

Rainbow Dash: First to five goals wins.

Rainbow then does a bicycle kick, and the ball is suddenly rocketing straight and true toward the goal. A lick of fire briefly splits the air in its passage before it hits the net.

Rainbow Dash: One-zip!

(Y/N): Uh, Dash. . . Not to say that you should lose, but you're completely one sided in this match. I mean I've been with Twilight for a little bit now and. . . compare a top athlete with a smart bookworm. You'll mop the floor with her in no time!

Rainbow Dash: Heh, thanks for the support (Y/N).

(Y/N) gives Rainbow Dash a bored look.

(Y/N): That wasn't exactly a compliment. . .

He then turns over to Twilight who had a nervous look on her face.

(Y/N): *whispers* Look, I've played against Rainbow Dash and I doubt that she's going to get her ego straight, so just go with the flow and. . . maybe the odds will be in your favor?

(Y/N) shrugs his shoulders at the end of that, but that didn't exactly give Twilight any more confidence as she was dumbfounded that Rainbow Dash could beat even (Y/N) in a soccer game.

Twilight Sparkle: Well. . . no harm in trying, right?

Twilight get's up to go and try to face off against Rainbow Dash, but as she did, (Y/N) heard the sound of a twig break confusing him before he turns out to see a couple of bushes slightly moving and not only that, but some quiet voices were coming from it as well.

Snips: *whispers* No one heard us, right?

Snails: *whispers* I-I don't know. . .

Sunset Shimmer: *whispers* Quiet or someone WILL hear us, you idiots!

Facing the bushes, (Y/N) got a serious look on his face before calling out to the others.

(Y/N): Rainbow, your game can begin in just a second as we've got a couple of eavesdroppers spying on us. And I know exactly who they are! Come out and reveal yourselves, you dumb cowards! You're not going to fool me by hiding in those bushes!!

(Y/N) shouted that before pointing at the said bushes and seeing that they were caught, the three people who were whispering came out to reveal themselves to be Sunset Shimmer along with her two henchmen, Snips and Snails. She glared at the two.

Sunset Shimmer: I told you that hiding in there was a bad idea!

Seeing Sunset Shimmer brought a huge shock to the rest of the girls.

(Hu) Mane 6: SUNSET SHIMMER?!

(Y/N): Yep! It's her! In the flesh!

Sunset Shimmer: What are you all even doing together. . .?! WHY are you even together?! I thought you all weren't friends anymore.

Applejack: Well, ya thought wrong ya no good weasel as we know the entire truth now! We know that it was you who was sendin' us all of those emails and texts to trick us into thinkin' that we're the ones who set it up in the first place.

Pinkie Pie: Or how you tricked me into bringing fireworks and noisemakers to Fluttershy's silent auction!

Rarity: Or how you deceived me into thinking that Pinkie Pie needed no help at all with the school functions and how you sent Snips and Snails to spy on me and record me kissing a mannequin and posted it for the entire school to see so that I would have to drop out of being Princess of Spring Fling!

The two lackeys who were responsible for that themselves then looked away from the group whistling in a non-subtle way.

Sunset Shimmer: I have no idea what you're talking about!

Rainbow Dash: Don't think that you can get away with lying Sunset! We know that you planned all of those yourself so none of us would have the chance to support each other even if we did run for Princess of Fall Formal!

Sunset Shimmer: And so what if I had? I won all of those other times and I will win again this time.

(Y/N): No! You won't!

(Y/N) steps to go to Sunset face to face.

(Y/N): I know all about your little plan to not only break up their friendships, but also my relationship with them as well!

Sunset's eyes widened in shock from that and (Y/N) could definitely tell by her reaction that she was the one who did indeed plot that.

(Y/N): Seeing how surprised you are, that just means you are the one responsible for it all!

Sunset Shimmer: Hmph! Spare me your accusations! If you'd just comply and had me in your little harem, then maybe you wouldn't be so delusional that you're stuck with five idiotic girls that you hog all to yourself!

The rest of the (Hu) Mane 7 gasped at when Sunset said that straight to (Y/N)'s face as they think that might've struck a nerve or two on him. However, he had an entirely different reaction as he closed his eyes and a smirk built up on his face.

He then started chuckling mischievously confusing everyone them.

Sunset Shimmer: What's so funny?!

(Y/N): *chuckles* Delusional. . .? Idiotic. . .? Seriously? Fine then, if that's what you think then keep those words in that distorted brain of yours, but let me tell you this. . .

(Y/N) serious look then returned as he frowns.

(Y/N): I've known these girls ever since that I arrived here at Canterlot High as a freshman, they were the first ones that I've ever even met to give me such a life here that possibly no one else could have the chance to have. They caught feelings for me that I even reciprocate right at this moment. When I finally got the chance to be with them in a harem, it made us all know that our love for each other is pure. I love those five girls like their my own family! You have NO idea what I went through in the past! SO DON'T YOU DARE PUSH YOUR LUCK TO SAY YOUR SELF-RIGHTOUSNESS AS A BULLY IS FAR MORE WORTHY THAN THOSE THAT I LOVE! YOU ARE NOTHING BUT A COWARD WHO KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT WHAT IT'S LIKE TO HAVE SUCH WONDERFUL FRIENDS IN LIFE!

Sunset kept her angry face trained on (Y/N), but his outburst made her flinch back a bit. She had no counterarguments against that before she huffed and turned to take her leave and both Snips and Snails followed behind her. As she did though, she turned to point back at (Y/N) once more.

Sunset Shimmer: This is NOT over, (Y/N)! I will make you eat those words!

(Y/N): I only spoke for what was the truth! You know it all to be true as well, so don't deny it! Now if you're done, take your leave already and leave us alone.

Sunset storms off in anger until she was out of sight. After that, (Y/N) turned back to the girls who had surprised looks on their faces from (Y/N) standing up for them like that. He then get's a slight guilty look on his face.

(Y/N): Sorry if I went too far. I just had to let out all of the tension that I feeling right there.

The girls all looked at each other before smiling and the walked up to (Y/N).

Applejack: It's alright, sugarcube. You were just speaking what you thought was right.

Rainbow Dash: Heh, and you're telling US that we shouldn't let out our anger like that.

Rarity: Rainbow Dash, don't make it sound like he's a hypocrite. However (Y/N), you were talking with such bravery in your voice. You stood up for us once more and that's exactly why we love you.

Twilight then walks up and places a hand on (Y/N)'s shoulder.

Twilight Sparkle : Don't think that you did anything wrong, (Y/N). It's completely normal for someone to feel angry at a time like that. However, you did in the right way and at the right time. This shows just how much you care of us.

(Y/N) smiles at all of girls agreeing to that.

(Y/N): Thanks, all of you. I'm so glad that we all got back together.

They all nodded before Rainbow Dash speaks up.

Rainbow Dash: Not a problem, (Y/N). Alright, if we're done now that Sunset's no longer spying on us, let's get our soccer game started.

Twilight's nervous look grew once again as she's definitely nervous of facing Rainbow Dash in soccer.

With the short period of a soccer game going with Rainbow Dash against Twilight, it was soon settled. . . The match was as (Y/N) said to be completely one-sided. Rainbow Dash won five to nothing completely dominating Twilight. Twilight was on the ground panting and out of breath while Rainbow was literally jumping for joy. She soon stopped and walked up to Twilight with a prideful look.

Rainbow Dash: That's game!

The others soon gathered around Twilight to see if she was okay.

Rarity: I. . . really thought you were gonna. . . pull it off there in the end! *laughs nervously*

(Y/N) reached his hand down to help Twilight onto her feet which she accepted as once she got up, (Y/N) allowed Twilight to use him as support to stand since she was way too tired and fatigue.

(Y/N): That was intense. You alright, Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: *panting* Never. . . better. . .

Rainbow Dash: So what's the plan? How can I help you be princess instead of Sunset Shimmer?

Twilight Sparkle: But. . . I. . . lost!

Rainbow Dash: Of course you lost. I'm awesome! But I'm not gonna help just anybody try and beat Sunset Shimmer. The Fall Formal Princess should be someone with heart and determination like our prince. You've proved that you've got 'em both!

She said that before hugging Twilight surprising her before the other girls cheered and joined in on the group hug as well. (Y/N) did as well as now the entire (Hu) Mane 7 has been reunited in the Human World. With their friendship and relationship with (Y/N) back they are all happy once more.

Chapter 4 End.

Chapter 5: Time to Come Together

With everyone reunited with each other thanks to Twilight, they all became even more close as the plan to get Twilight's and her (Y/N)'s crown back could go even better than planned now. Right now with school being done for the day, the (Hu) Mane 7 decided to all hang out and converse at the Sweet Shoppe which was a place where you can get sweets and desserts from. It was owned by Mr. and Mrs. Cake who were currently getting drinks for (Y/N) and Twilight.

The other girls were at another table while (Y/N) and Twilight were the only ones left waiting.

Twilight Sparkle: Do you always buy your girlfriends drinks?

(Y/N): It's not every time. I figured though that all of this one could be on me though since we're together again. It was thanks to you that I was able to get my girlfriends back too, Twilight. You're really smart you know that?

Twilight blushes with an embarrassed smile at the compliment before she quickly shakes it away before (Y/N) could even notice.

Twilight Sparkle: I-It's not that big of a deal.

(Y/N): Quit being so modest. I mean it. You're really smart Twilight. You're. . . What's the word. . .? You're adorkable in my opinion.

Twilight get's an even redder face than before as the more (Y/N) flatters here, the more she can't hold the fact that she loves him exactly just like her (Y/N). Around her, he's just been acting so similar and exactly the same that Twilight really would want to be in his harem at some point.

Twilight Sparkle: Th-Thanks (Y/N).

(Y/N): Just saying what I know best.

Mrs. Cake then starts to finish up making Twilight's drink as she adds whipped cream to a mug and drops in some sprinkles.

Twilight Sparkle: And. . . can I get mine with extra oats?

That requests catches Mrs. Cake off guard.

Mrs. Cake: Oats?

(Y/N) motioned his hands at Twilight to remind her that she needs to keep her identities a secret even if they involved things that she normally eats.

Twilight Sparkle: Uh, scratch that. However you normally make it is fine.

She gets her drink passed across the counter, accompanied by a cocked eyebrow along with (Y/N) who sighs in relief that she ignored that. As the two turn around, they both see Flash Sentry approaching them which made (Y/N) smile as his anxiety went away.

(Y/N): What's up Flash?

Flash Sentry: Hey there, (Y/N). From what I've seeing and hearing, you're far in the lead for running for Prince of Fall Formal.

(Y/N): I'm not really surprised. I almost wish that I was never this perfect in the school. . . Well not exactly perfect, but at least above average over most people.

Flash Sentry: Heh, not like you can change your appearance so suddenly. By the way, is it true that Sunset Shimmer losing in the votes right now? I heard that from one student, but I thought it was just a rumor.

(Y/N): It's not a rumor at all, my friend. As the new Princess of Fall Formal is going to be right here.

(Y/N) says this while looking at Twilight who wasn't prepared for being in the spotlight so suddenly, but she just gives a nervous smile while waving.

Twilight Sparkle: *nervous laugh* That's right. . . I'm going to be running for Princess of Fall Formal this year against Sunset Shimmer.

Flash Sentry: Wow. That's pretty impressive. Guess you're friend from another school is not only brave. She must also have the eyes to be your new girlfriend.

Flash said this in a teasing tone and both Twilight and (Y/N) blushed before the latter glared at Flash a little embarrassed from that.

(Y/N): Sh-She's not my girlfriend! She's just ambitious enough to stand up to someone like Sunset and win Princess of Fall Formal! Th-That's how I remember her!

Twilight get's an uneasy look from that as it wasn't entirely true in her case and starts playing with her hair which Flash does not fail to notice and he smirks at (Y/N).

Flash Sentry: *sarcastically* Sure. . . I'll believe you. I'm more surprised by the fact that Sunset hasn't made her drop out yet.

(Y/N): That's actually cause I caught her two goons Snips and Snails trying to spy on her in the library. I scared them so hard that they were running with their tails between their legs. They were ordered by Sunset to get embarrassing photos of Twilight, but there was no way I was going to allow that. Not this time.

Flash Sentry: *sighs* Same old, Sunset Shimmer. She never learns that you always have a counter to everything that she does.

(Y/N): *chuckles* Yep. You can say that again.

(Y/N) then get's an idea in his mind that could help Twilight even more as he decides to ask Flash another question.

(Y/N): Hey, Flash. You don't mind if I ask you a favor do you?

Flash Sentry: Anything's possible.

(Y/N): While we do have a good amount of people voting for Twilight, we need to convince more of the students that she's the perfect candidate. You think that you can tell some other students that don't know about Twilight running?

Twilight Sparkle: So far from what I've been while I'm around (Y/N), all that we could do so far is get Trixie and some more familiar faces that (Y/N) knows.

(Y/N): We even got my girlfriends helping out too.

Flash raised an eyebrow at that in confusion.

Flash Sentry: Girlfriends? . . .You mean Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, and Rarity? I thought you were done with being in a relationship with them. Aren't they also still not being friends?

(Y/N): Well, the course as continued once more as thanks to Twilight, we all found out who was responsible for breaking us all apart.

Twilight Sparkle: That's right. Sunset Shimmer was the one who broke up (Y/N)'s friendship and relationship with the other five using materials to make them think that they couldn't trust each other. It was all to avoid the competition of running for Princess of Spring Fling.

Flash then get's an unhappy look as he crosses his arms and shakes his head in disgust.

Flash Sentry: I should've know she'd do something this terrible. Makes me even more glad that I broke up with her myself.

Twilight was surprised to hear that as it made her eyes pop open.

Twilight Sparkle: You dated Sunset Shimmer?!

Flash Sentry: That's right. Months ago before the Spring Fling festival. She seemed nice when we both met face to face as she just bluntly asked me out. It seemed weird at first, but I didn't care at the time. A little bit of weeks after, I caught her trying to blackmail a student for their lunch money as she must've caught them doing something embarrassing. I then found out that she really was only dating me because I'm one of (Y/N)'s best friends and she was just trying to make herself more popular to try and get near (Y/N)'s level. I broke up with her on the spot after I found that out.

Twilight Sparkle: That must've hurt your feelings to find out how bad she truly is.

Flash Sentry: It's okay, I got over it pretty quickly. I don't really have any intention of being in relationship right now unless it just happens. I'm more into my music career.

(Y/N): Speaking of music, you gonna be playing in the Fall Formal this year?

Flash Sentry: You bet. Totally wish you could join in if you weren't always so busy with your girlfriends.

(Y/N): Me too, but I'm sure that I'll be busy with them this time too since we're back together.

Flash Sentry: Understandable. And hey, whatever you two are doing are planning to get voted, just know that you'll have my support. If it helps, my band-mates and I will also vote for you.

(Y/N): *smiles* That helps a lot for us. Thanks Flash.

Twilight Sparkle: Hey (Y/N), I'm sure our friends are waiting for us so let's not keep them occupied.

(Y/N): *nods* Right. Again, thanks for the help Flash.

Flash Sentry: Don't thank me yet. I'll see you two later.

Both of them nod as they take their leave, but Flash grabs (Y/N)'s shoulder for one last thing that he wanted to ask.

Flash Sentry: *whispers* Hey, (Y/N). This is just between you and me, alright?

(Y/N) turns to see that Twilight left the conversation and he looks back at Flash before whispering as well.

(Y/N): *whispers* Sure, what is it?

Flash Sentry: *smirks and whispers* I know that you like Twilight.

(Y/N) becomes flustered and blushes when Flash said that out of the blue.

(Y/N): *whispers* Wh-What are you talking about? I just said that she's not my girlfriend!

Flash Sentry: *whispers* True, but I can tell that just from how you act around her that you must have a little bit of feelings for her.

(Y/N): *whispers* S-Stop! I met her yesterday, how could I like her that fast?

Flash Sentry: *whispers* Dude, quit being in denial. You've been around her ever since she's arrived and I thought I heard something from when I came inside. . . "Adorkable?" . . .Really?

(Y/N) was at a loss for words as Flash did make some pretty good points of him possibly being in love with Twilight.

Flash Sentry: *whispers* Plus, I'm sure she feels the same way. She blushes almost every minute around you or speaks like she's giving a speech in front of the entire school.

(Y/N) raised an eyebrow from that before he shrugs his shoulders with a small smile on his face.

(Y/N): *whispers* You really think I have a shot with her?

Flash Sentry: *whispers* This question is coming from the same guy who already has five girlfriends. . .

(Y/N): *rolls eyes* Point taken. . .

Flash Sentry: *whispers* That's all I wanted to ask and know. Don't be afraid. Even though she just got here, she's your distant friend right? Just do what you normally do and ask her at the right time.

(Y/N) looks at Flash astonished from that before he smiles at his advice.

(Y/N): *whispers* Alright then, if you say so. Catch you later, man.

Flash Sentry: *whispers* You too and good luck with the votes.

(Y/N) nods and the two fist bump before he goes to join the rest of the girls that were sitting at a couch also with some refreshments with them and Spike was in Rarity's lap.

Rarity: You seemed awfully busy if you had to talk with your best friend for that long?

Rainbow Dash smirks at Rarity.

Rainbow Dash: Don't be jealous just cause you never got to spend more time with (Y/N) these last few months.

Rarity: Why would I be jealous if (Y/N) wants to hang out with his other friends? I was just a little concerned is all.

(Y/N): It's fine you two. I'm not going to abandon the attention that you want from me as well. I did say that I love you girls, didn't I?

Some of (Y/N)'s girlfriends giggled from that until Applejack stood up in her seat.

Applejack: All right everyone. Dance is tomorrow night, and we still don't know how we're gonna get Twilight the votes she needs to be named princess and (Y/N)'s possibly already got more than enough that he needs. Right now, folks only know Twilight from standing up to Sunset Shimmer and that she's running for princess, but we'll need way more than that if we want the school to notice her.

(Y/N): You're right. The problem is if we just do stuff one at a time, Sunset will quickly notice and make the students vote of her instead. Meaning that we need something big. REALLY big if we want the entire school to notice an amazing girl like Twilight? I've already got Flash's support, but we need some more than just the people who know us? Anyone got any ideas?

Everyone then started to think as they all went into puzzled muttering trying to find a way to support Twilight in a way that could get the whole school's attention. The quiet is shattered when Rarity shoots up to her feet.

Rarity: I'VE GOT IT!

That gets the attention of every patron and a passerby or two, and her gigantic grin and flushed face evaporate in an instant. She clears her throat demurely.

Rarity: Ahem. I mean, um, perhaps I have a solution. Now this may be an absolutely preposterous idea, but what if we all wore these as a sign of unity?

After digging around in her bag, Rarity pulls out a pair of yellow pony ears on a blue headband and a blue and yellow tail on a sash meant to be tied around the waist. The other six give her a round of bewildered stares, but she quickly gets the tail in place.

Rarity: Freshman year, they were very, very popular. A way for everybody to show their school spirit! You know? "Go, Canterlot Wondercolts!"

She lets her enthusiasm drop and clears her throat.

Rarity: Ahem. I haven't sold any in ages.

She then retrieves five more sets of these and passes them all out to everyone, but (Y/N). They all put them on and Rarity puts the last pair on Twilight's head.

Rarity: I mean, the five of us are obviously very different, but deep down, we're all Canterlot Wondercolts! Sunset Shimmer is the one who divided us, Twilight Sparkle is the one who united us. And we're gonna let everyone know it! What do you think?

Applejack, Pinkie, Fluttershy and Rainbow had uncertain expressions that shift into approving smiles and grins, accompanied by a thumbs-up from the apple expert. This made both Rarity and Twilight smile as well before they look at (Y/N) who looks at all of the girls with smiles before standing up.

(Y/N): You know, this just might work. Nice thinking Rarity. As expected of my beautiful fashionista.

Rarity blushes from the compliment.

(Y/N): But if we're going to do this, then we not only need to support Twilight, but also tell the school about how we all got back together once again. Who knows, maybe there are some other students who aren't friends cause of Sunset Shimmer. We need to tell them exactly what happened and I'm sure the people of Canterlot High will understand.

Rarity: Actually, that's where you come in (Y/N) darling.

(Y/N): Me? How?

Rarity then whispers a few inaudible things inside of (Y/N)'s ear and hearing Rarity plan actually made him smile.

(Y/N): Alright then, let's do this!

With everyone agreeing to the plan, it was now the penultimate into winning the Princess of Fall Formal for Twilight in the school. It is now lunchtime of the following day as at the rockers' table Flash is fooling with his guitar hanging with the other bandmates. At the fashionistas' table, Rarity takes a seat with her lunch tray. She has put on a blue sweater with the school's C-logo and she quickly puts on her ears and tails.

Rainbow Dash who goes to sit with the athletes does the exact same before Pinkie Pie who was over at the lunch counter puts hers on as well. She looks over at the cafeteria doors to see (Y/N) and Spike come in. Going near a corner, (Y/N) hooks up his phone to a boombox and looks over to Pinkie who gives a thumbs up as a signal that it's ready. Pinkie then picks up her empty tray and starts to bang it on the counter in a four-beat rhythm.

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Rarity joins in, stomping the same rhythm, and adds handclaps on the second and fourth beats. Fluttershy is then seen with two empty glasses being struck against a table. That leaves Applejack and her contribution is to hit the table with her palms in time with the trays, glasses, stomps, and she clap on the other two beats. Rainbow is next, banging her tray, and feeling the beat going, (Y/N) bobs his head up and down a couple of times before he turns to Spike.

(Y/N): Hit it Spike!

Spike nods as he presses play on the boombox and it started to let out some music following the beat. One by one, the five girls get to their feet and high-step around the room.

Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Fluttershy, & Rarity:

Hey, hey, everybody

We've got something to say

We may seem as different

As the night is from day

The others gather with Rarity to form a line.

But you look a little deeper

And you will see

That I'm just like you

And you're just like me

Yeah!

Both Applejack and Rainbow Dash smile at each other, an upside-down Pinkie who turns to Rainbow trade smiles, and finally Fluttershy and Pinkie shake their tails at each other, and now all five get back into it. Applejack and Pinkie run past the tables, hand in hand, then Fluttershy and Rainbow.

Hey, hey, everybody

We're here to shout

Rarity sidles up to a male fashionista and makes him forget the phone in his hand, and Fluttershy tips a wink to the camera.

That the magic of friendship

Is what it's all about

They stop between tables and lean out to both sides.

Yeah, we thought we were different

As the night is from the day

Vinyl Scratch nods her head faintly to the beat, then gets her shades yanked off by Applejack and her surprise gives way to a smile.

Until Twilight Sparkle

Helped us see another way

Now lined up, the five girls dance and twirl in unison.

So get up, get down

If you're gonna come around

We can work together

Helping Twilight win the crown

Rainbow jumps onto a chair and plants a foot on its back. It topples over, but she lands upright, appearing on a cell phone video.

So get up, get down

'Cause it's gonna make a sound

Rainbow and Rarity sweep over to a techie filming the scene on his phone, and Applejack and Fluttershy dance.

If we work together

Helping Twilight Sparkle win the crown

Pinkie then sings through a megaphone while upside down, blowing a girl's hair back.

Pinkie Pie: Hey, hey, hands up now

We're sending a message to the crowd

She raises and lowers a boy's arms in time, then twirls near the counter.

Hands wave up, then come down

We party together all around

Rarity: Generous, honesty

Applejack: Laughter, kindness, loyalty

Fluttershy: Twilight helped us each to see

Rainbow Dash: All that we can be!

Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Fluttershy, Rarity:

So get up, get down

If you're gonna come around

We can work together

Helping Twilight win the crown

Fluttershy and Pinkie run ahead, and Applejack playfully tips a girl's chair back.

So get up, get down

'Cause it's gonna make a sound

If we work together

Helping Twilight Sparkle win the crown

The five girls turn their attention to the cafeteria doors which were opened by (Y/N). Twilight then walks through with the same attire that the other girls had with the blue sweater and pony ears.

Twilight Sparkle: I'm gonna be myself

No matter what I do

And if we're different, yeah

I want you to be true to you

She has passed the rocker table and Flash who was feeling the music strikes a chord on his guitar.

If you follow me

We'll put our differences aside

She hops onto a table and winks.

We'll stick together and

Start working on that school pride!

(Hu) Mane 6: Jump up, make a sound (Hey!)

Stomp your hooves, turn around

Start now, make a change

Gonna come around

Pinkie eases one of the dramas out of her seat, Applejack and Fluttershy surprise a fashionista, Pinkie then happily watches two feet start to stomp, and Rainbow Dash twirls a tray on one finger.

Jump up, make a sound (Hey!)

Stomp your hooves, turn around

Canterlot Wondercolts

Help her win the crown

The drummer of Flash's clique sits behind a handy kit and adds a beat, and Flash puts his six-string to work in earnest as Pinkie hurls an armload of ears and tails into the crowd. Soon enough, everybody was joining in even (Y/N) who dons his own pair of pony ears on his head.

Jump up, make a sound (Hey!)

Stomp your hooves, turn around

Start now, make a change

Gonna come around

Jump up, make a sound (Hey!)

Stomp your hooves, turn around

Canterlot Wondercolts

Help her win the crown

Jump up, make a sound (Hey!)

Stomp your hooves, turn around

Start now, make a change

Gonna come around

Jump up, make a sound (Hey!)

Stomp your hooves, turn around

Canterlot. . .

Apparently outside of the cafeteria, Sunset Shimmer was looking at the whole music number that got every around rallied and she was not happy. She turns around to see Snips and Snails dancing up a storm in the hall. They too have procured some of Rarity's ears and tails which made Sunset even more irritated.

Sunset Shimmer: Take those off!

The two instantly stop getting down and sheepishly follow her orders before she smirks getting an idea in her head.

Sunset Shimmer: I have something I need you to do.

Back inside of the cafeteria, the song came to it's end as everyone around cheered for the (Hu) Mane 6 who were now standing up on a table.

Rainbow Dash: Thank you everyone for enjoying our song and looking awesome while joining us.

Applejack: We couldn't have done this without y'all helpin' us.

Pinkie Pie: Yeah! It was super duper fun!

Fluttershy: We hoped that this song would bring us all together and we're glad that it did.

Rarity: And we want to introduce you to the new student who fixed the friendship between me and my friends here, Twilight Sparkle.

Twilight was now the one with the attention as she steps forward.

Twilight Sparkle: Hi, everyone. It's nice to meet and speak with you all here. Some of you may not be aware, but I'm currently running for Princess of Fall Formal.

Hearing this sent some bewildered murmurs across the students as that was a shocking thing to do against the one person who always wins.

Twilight Sparkle: I know many of you are thinking that me running against Sunset Shimmer is very risky as she may try to do something to make me quit, but don't worry I'm sure to keep going and make sure that I win the right way. I wasn't alone ever since the very beginning actually, it was thanks to a really great friend of mine that I was able to get the courage and determination that I needed to run for Princess of Fall Formal. That's why I want you all to not only hear my words, but also thank the Hero of Canterlot High himself, (Y/N) (L/N).

Hearing his name brought cheers to everyone around as Twilight turns to where (Y/N) was and she gestures for him to come up on the table and he does so before turning to the entire crowd.

(Y/N): That's right everyone. This year, we're going to have a different Princess of the Fall Formal and I'm here to help make sure that happens. Now everyone listen closely, Twilight Sparkle and I may have been the one to help start this whole thing, but we're not going to be able to finish it without all of your help as well. I was once in a relationship with these five lovely girls before you all then noticed that I broke up with them. However, it was thanks to Twilight that I was able to get back together with them once more. How is this all possible, you ask? Many of your friendships may have been broken as well and I can tell you all right now that the culprit is none other than Sunset Shimmer.

Micro Chips: Sunset Shimmer?! What do you mean?!

(Y/N): Twilight helped me discover that she and her two goons, Snips and Snails were the reason that my girlfriends' friendship broke up in the first place. She used fake texts and e-mails to trick them into turning on each other and it caused them to lose each others trust entirely. The same goes for the breakup, Sunset knew that I wouldn't be able to control their arguments for long, and it led me to just wanting to run away from it all. We assumed that it was each other's fault, but once we all spoke to each other and explained we finally realized the truth. And I'm sure if you all did do the same thing, you're friendships will reunite as well.

Mystery Mint: Why would Sunset Shimmer do such a thing?

(Y/N): It's all to avoid the competition that she come across. If someone like any of you males or females ran for Prince or Princess of Fall Formal, Sunset would try her best to make sure that you don't get in her way. Her only solution to that was to break all of your friendships with one another. It's exactly how she won Princess of Spring Fling this year.

Blueberry Cake: I should have known!

Nolan North: That no good bully queen tricked us all!

Sandalwood: Snips and Snails too! They constantly follow like her lap dogs and obey her every command!

Cherry Crash: I can't believe they tricked us!

Teddy: We gotta teach them a lesson!

Bulk Biceps: YEAH! Let's bring them down!

Seeing everyone rile up in anger was about to go out of hand, (Y/N) quickly get's their attention to stop them.

(Y/N): Everyone STOP! Calm down! I know you all probably want to retaliate and get some revenge on Sunset Shimmer, but don't go rioting with violence. That's not the right way we need to show her that she can't always get what she wants. But don't worry, I'm going to show you all that if you vote for both me and Twilight in the Fall Formal, it will Sunset's ego and it will definitely teach her a lesson.

Flash Sentry: He's right, you guys! If we just continue to vote for Twilight and (Y/N), Sunset will be sure to know that this entire school is not for her to think that she can rule the place. Being violent will make us no different than what Sunset Shimmer did to us. Twilight Sparkle not only fixed their friendships, but ours as well.

(Y/N) smiles at Flash supporting him as the students started to let out some agreeing chatter.

Ringo: I agree with Flash. I'll vote for Twilight. I'll even vote for (Y/N) on top of that.

Brawly Beats: Yep! It's time Sunset Shimmer got put in her place!

(Y/N): That's right everyone! Now look it may be true that most, maybe all of you had your own faults, but you need to know that if you believe that you can make things right, then do the very first step in fixing that. Twilight helped us all see the way and she's had my full support since the start because I believed in her. That's what true heroism is! Don't stop and think that everything will stay the same because it happened! If you can see that you can change it, then give it a shot! Be there for your friends!

The speech was just about to it's end as Rainbow Dash placed her hand on (Y/N)'s shoulder.

Rainbow Dash: Okay! Bring it home, (Y/N)!

(Y/N) gives a determined smile and nods before he turns to the crowd, takes a deep breath to let out his final words.

(Y/N): Sunset Shimmer may think that she's the greatest thing ever since this school was made, but we can all show her that that is not true! Right now she may be plotting something to try and beat us once more, but what she doesn't know is that our friendship is stronger than her desires because we are all in this TOGETHER! So I ask all of you to come together as friends again to help Twilight win the crown!!

After that whole speech, the students started clapping to applaud the (Hu) Mane 7 for their effort to bring the friendships of the entire school back together, but also to let them know that they have their full support as well. Students being talking and agreeing to vote for Twilight and also some were apologizing for certain events that happened to them as well.

(Y/N): Look at them. I think we all got to them pretty well.

Pinkie then suddenly hugs (Y/N).

Pinkie Pie: You're absolutely right (Y/N)! With your speech as well, Twilight will surely win now!

Twilight Sparkle: You really think so?

Rarity: Darling, with everyone that now knows that they were fooled by Sunset Shimmer and are now rallying with you. How much more support could you possibly get?

Applejack: She's right. Now people will definitely vote for ya instead of that lyin' bully.

(Y/N): Yep, they all surely have the courage now to not be afraid of Sunset anymore. Now that this whole plan was a success, let's get back to our classes since lunch is over.

The rest of the girls nodded as they all walked out of the cafeteria to go and continue their normal school day in their classes.

Some time had passed as it was now the afternoon in the school halls. The (Hu) Mane 7 were walking through the halls and they see that all of the students were wearing fake pony ears and tails from earlier in the cafeteria.

Rarity: Doesn't everyone look just fabulous?

Twilight Sparkle: It was a great idea, Rarity!

Rarity: Well, to be fair, (Y/N) came up with our musical number.

(Y/N): Well, that was just to give our motivation a little bit of a push. I'm being honest when I say that it was all you Rarity. It was your idea to give the fake ears and tails out and you knew exactly the things I should say in that speech I gave. Coming up with such good ideas is one of the reasons I love you as my girlfriend, Rarity.

Rarity blushes from that before she walks up and pecks (Y/N) on the lips.

Rarity: Why, thank you darling!

As the (Hu) Mane 7 kept walking, they then notice Sunset Shimmer along with Snips and Snails walking down the hall with her and she had a mischievous smile on her face confusing everyone around glaring at her.

Applejack: Don't know what she's smilin' about. Twilight's the one that's gonna be Princess of the Fall Formal.

The unholy trinity moves along, with Snips flicking fingers from the end of his nose to point at them and Snails stifling a laugh. A collective glance off down the hall shows the (Hu) Mane 7 that they have stopped before a closed door.

(Y/N): (Grr. . . What are you up to now Sunset Shimmer?)

Sunset then knocks on the door and out comes a tall woman who has light phthalo bluish grey skin, moderate sapphire blue and pale, light grayish Persian blue hair, moderate opal eyes, pale, light grayish magenta eye shadow and she is wearing a purple shirt with a white collar that has a dark blue crescent moon symbol on it, dark blue pants and purple and white shoes. This was Principal Celestia's younger sister and the vice principal of Canterlot High, Vice Principal Luna.

Sunset Shimmer: Vice Principal Luna! Something terrible has happened!

Sunset put on a fake innocent gesture to make herself seem sincere.

Going to the gymnasium, where the two see the decorations for the Formal have been well and truly wrecked. Things were torn to pieces and tables were broken which made Vice Principal Luna's eye pop open.

Sunset Shimmer: Isn't this just awful? And after Pinkie Pie worked so hard to make things so perfect! Why would (Y/N) (L/N) and Twilight Sparkle do something like this?

Vice Principal Luna: Why would you think (Y/N) and Twilight were responsible for something like this?

Sunset Shimmer: Because I have proof.

Sunset Shimmer pulls out a folder to give to Vice Principal, but unbeknownst to the two, Flash Sentry was watching from the doorway. The circumstances do not sit right in his mind, and he backs quietly away.

Flash Sentry: (Looks like (Y/N) needs my help once more.)

Soon enough, this ended up with both (Y/N) and Twilight inside of the vice principal's office as they were sitting in front of her crescent-moon-marked desk, while she stands at the window, folder and photos in hand. The blinds are closed, and none of the lights are on. Twilight and (Y/N) have removed their ears and tail back with their regular attire.

Twilight Sparkle: But. . . But I don't understand!

(Y/N): Luna! This is all absolutely crazy!

Vice Principal Luna: This is clearly you two in the photographs, is it not?

She then presents three slightly blurred shots of Twilight and (Y/N) kicking over chairs, booting a backdrop to kindling, standing and grinning by the shattered disco ball. Twilight grimaces mightily and tries to shrink into herself a bit while (Y/N) narrows his eyes at the pictures.

(Y/N): (Oh, now she's just downright being greedy about the crown! *sarcastically* Clever, thinking that you can frame us, Sunset!)

Twilight Sparkle: Yes but-

(Y/N): Luna, you've known me even before high school and you know that I wouldn't something so bad that it would resort to vandalism. Plus, even if this looks like solid evidence, how do you know that their not being made to frame Twilight and I? Plus, we were with our friends most of the day as well.

Vice Principal Luna: (Y/N), you are a good student and I definitely know that, but Miss Sparkle here has only been here for three days compared to you. If you associate with her, then I would believe that she would be a good student as well. However, I can't ignore these photos give to me. Do you have anything to counter this evidence that it wasn't you two in the gym?

(Y/N) and Twilight looked at each worried as they didn't even have the time to even catch any evidence. Vice Principal Luna stares at the two before she sighs with a guilty look on her face.

Vice Principal Luna: I see. . . Well, I'm afraid that I'll have to not allow you two-

Before she could finish that sentence, someone knocks onto the door to her office and in comes Flash Sentry holding his own documents.

Flash Sentry: Vice Principal Luna. I found these in a trash can in the library. Thought you should see them.

He hands over the documents as they were cut photos.

Flash Sentry: Someone obviously combined these photos to make it look like Twilight and (Y/N) were the ones who trashed the gym.

As Vice Principal Luna lifts them up for a closer inspection, she clearly can now see that the photos were cut as they were taken during the one-on-one soccer game against Rainbow Dash.

Vice Principal Luna: I appreciate you bringing these to my attention, Flash.

She then walks back to her desk to address both Twilight and (Y/N).

Vice Principal Luna: In light of this new evidence, you two may of course continue your bid to be crowned both Prince and Princess of the Fall Formal.

This news brightens both (Y/N) and Twilight with smiles as they both turned and gave each other a hug that they're still both in this. After breaking the hug, (Y/N) stands up and turns to Flash.

(Y/N): Thanks for the save, Flash.

Flash Sentry: No problem man. What kind of friend would I be if I didn't prove your innocence? I wouldn't be much of a Canterlot Wondercolt would I?

Vice Principal Luna: I am afraid that I have some bad news though. Enough damage has been done to the gym that we will have to postpone the dance until tomorrow night. If you will excuse me, I need to let my sister know about this latest development.

The two teens shift their attention to each other as her footsteps die away.

(Y/N): Dude, you really saved our reputations back there. How did you know that we would be in trouble though?

Flash Sentry: After everything you said about Sunset Shimmer ruining our friendships, I thought it was kind of fishy that she suddenly went to Vice Principal Luna and sure enough I saw her accusing you of trashing the gym which would lead to you and Twilight not being able to enroll in the Fall Formal. I quickly looked around for proof of your innocence and I found that Sunset used cut out photos that she put in the trash in the library.

Twilight Sparkle: Thank you, Flash. You and (Y/N) seem pretty close.

Flash Sentry: I don't know if he told you or not, but we met during sophomore year in band class.

(Y/N): That's right. There was a little project that we both had to do that our teacher assigned us and that was before we knew that we had so much similar taste in music.

Flash Sentry: I'm mostly into rock music and that was actually one of (Y/N)'s favorite music genres as well. That's when we knew that we would definitely be a good pair for making music together.

(Y/N): We made a song that blew even the teacher's minds and ever since we aced that project, we've not only been talking, but became close friends.

Flash Sentry: And I'm proud of it.

(Y/N): You said it.

The two then proceeded to do a fist bump before grabbing either hands to pull each other in for a bro hug. Twilight smiled at the bond between the two before a thought came into her mind that made her worry.

Twilight Sparkle: Hold on, didn't Vice Principal Luna say that the Fall Formal is happening tomorrow night instead of tonight?

Flash Sentry: Yes, Vice Principal Luna did say that moments ago.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh no! Nonononono! I can't! The portal! That'll be too late!

Twilight panicked as she ran off which made Flash raise an eyebrow.

Flash Sentry: What's up with her?

(Y/N) thought for a second before his eyes widened in realization to why Twilight was panicking so much and that's because the portal to her world will close tonight if she doesn't get the crowns back as she needed.

(Y/N): I just realized something. Sorry Flash, but I've got to get going too.

Flash Sentry: Hold on, (Y/N).

(Y/N) was about to pursue Twilight before Flash's sudden comment stopped him.

Flash Sentry: You're about to win Prince of Fall Formal with a girl that's not even close to when Sunset Shimmer ran for Princess of Fall Formal. You should ask her to dance with you once you two win.

(Y/N) was surprised from that as he blushes with a flustered look on his face.

(Y/N): A-Ask out T-Twililght?! I-I don't know. . . I mean-

Flash Sentry: Dude! Quit denying it! You're clearly into her! This'll probably be your one and only chance you even get to spend time like this with her. Even in the process, you can ask her to join your harem of girls that you already have.

(Y/N) get's an uneasy look on his face wondering if his other five girlfriends would even be okay with that. Flash then walks up and places a hand on (Y/N)'s shoulder.

Flash Sentry: *sighs* Look, you've known those girls longer than I have. You broke up with them and Twilight was the one who brought you back together right? If the girls all understand everything that happened between them, then I'm sure that they wouldn't mind another girl joining in as well. Twilight's perfect for you in my opinion.

(Y/N): Huh. . . You really think so?

Flash Sentry: Man up, (Y/N). You're the most popular guy in this school and you can't ask a single girl to a dance? *chuckles* I wonder how some others would react if they found out.

(Y/N) gave a half-lidded bored look at Flash who gives a small laugh once more.

Flash Sentry: I'm kidding. But seriously, go for it (Y/N).

(Y/N) thinks to himself for a few seconds before he shrugs his shoulders and gives a small smile.

(Y/N): Okay. I'll do it. It's time this guy actually DID have a princess to dance with.

Flash Sentry: *nods* Now that's the confidence the Hero of Canterlot High has. Well, sorry I kept you if what you and Twilight needed to do was urgent.

(Y/N): It's no problem. See ya, Flash.

(Y/N) waves to Flash who does the same before he runs off to go and catch up with Twilight.

(Y/N) was indeed able to catch up running alongside Twilight as the two ran inside of Carousel Boutique, the place where Rarity works on her clothes. Twilight races past Applejack, Fluttershy, and Rarity and into a dressing room, where Twilight sets down her backpack to allow Spike to come out and she leans against a wall to catch her breath.

Rarity: Twilight, is everything okay in there?

Twilight Sparkle: Um yeah. It's just. . . (Y/N), can you come inside so can I talk with you alone?

(Y/N) looks around as his other girlfriends were confused of why only specifically him before Twilight reaches out to yank him inside causing him to let out a slight yelp. She then closes the curtains to allow them to speak to each other privately.

Spike: Are you alright, Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: No! I'm not okay at all! If I don't get the crowns tonight, I won't be able to go back to Equestria for another thirty moons! Oh, what are we gonna do, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): I have no idea. This does seem to be quite the dilemma for us now that the gym's trashed. If we don't do something, Sunset will win and you won't be able to go back home.

Spike: I know. Let's just tell your girlfriends the truth. Let them know what's really at stake if Twilight doesn't get the crowns tonight. They'll help us figure somethin' out.

Twilight Sparkle: But what if they won't?

She then turns to a mirror.

Twilight Sparkle: What if when they find out how different I really am. . .?

Her reflection wavers a bit in the mirror and shifts for her to see her original equine version, eyes quivering with fear and indecision, and she cannot bring herself to finish the sentence. (Y/N) and Spike look at one another before Spike smiles at him and gestures for (Y/N) to bring Twilight out of despair. (Y/N) get's unsure himself before he takes a peek out the curtains to see his girlfriends picking out outfits. He then closes the curtains back and get's a determined look on his face as he remembers the conversation that he had with Flash earlier. Now it's time to shine to motivate Twilight as he walks up to her.

(Y/N): Twilight, remember what I told you from the first day that we met at the front of the school? This all wasn't my business and heck, I could've just stopped helping you whenever I wanted to. But I didn't because I believed you personally and saw what happened. I didn't care whether you were a pony princess or not, I wanted to help because it was the right thing to do.

(Y/N) then takes both of Twilight's hands making her blush and helps her up to her feet.

(Y/N): You were the one who got my relationship back together with my other girlfriends and their friendship too. If they were to know, I'm sure they would completely understand as I know them better than anyone and you do too. I know I said that people may think that I'm crazy if we just go up and say who you really are. . . But that doesn't matter anymore! I want to help get you home through that portal so you can reunite with your friends in the other world, and if that means I have to be a laughing stock or worse, ruin my own reputation as the Hero of Canterlot High, then so be it! I'll give up everything that takes up my normal life for you!

Twilight was astonished by (Y/N)'s words before he surprises her with a hug and she slowly returns it with a blushing smile on her face.

Twilight Sparkle: Y-You r-really mean that?

(Y/N): It's the complete truth! You may be a friend that I met a couple of days ago, but as I got to know you, I'd say that I really, REALLY care about you. I'll make sure that you get back to Equestria no matter what.

They both then break the hug as the two stared each other in the eyes with blushing cheeks, holding each other's hands. They looked like they were really in love with one another and Spike rolls his eyes and smiles as he's seen the scene with them as well.

Spike: You two are really getting into the mood, aren't you?

Both of them looked at Spike with raised eyebrows before they realized how long they've been holding hands and they immediately let go with (Y/N) rubbing the back of his head in embarrassment.

(Y/N): S-Sorry, I-I got carried away Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: I-It's fine. I'm okay. Let's tell them the truth.

(Y/N) nods as he turns to move the curtain away and the rest of the girls look at them in confusion.

Applejack: Y'all alright?

Twilight Sparkle: The Fall Formal isn't happening tonight.

Pinkie Pie: What?!

(Y/N): It had to be postponed because Sunset Shimmer had Snips and Snails ruin all of Pinkie Pie's decorations.

Pinkie Pie: WHAT?!?!

(Y/N): Not only that, but she tried to frame Twilight and I for trashing the gym. Luckily Flash was there to back us up.

Rainbow Dash: Wow, she's desperate. She really doesn't want Twilight to win that badly?

Twilight Sparkle: You have no idea, but the Fall Formal has to happen tonight.

Pinkie Pie: Wha-

This exclamation gets cut short by Applejack's hand clamping itself over her mouth. Her eyes shoot her a "don't even think about it" look before they look back towards (Y/N) and Twilight. The latter lets out a heavy sigh and gets ready to lay it out.

Twilight Sparkle: You see. . .

The second Applejack lowers her hand, it is as if the pipe connecting Pinkie's brain and tongue has burst and she had the most absolutely preposterous answer ready to come out of her mouth.

Pinkie Pie: You're from an alternate world and you're a pony princess there and the crown actually has a magical element embedded in it that helps power up other magical elements, and without it, they don't work anymore, and you need them to help protect your magical world, and if you don't get the crown tonight, you'll be stuck in this world and you won't be able to get back for, like, a really, really long time!

She then cranks off the biggest, squeakiest grin of her life, in this world or the other, and none of the four alongside her quite knows what to make of this verbal tsunami.

Twilight, (Y/N), and Spike however had their jaws completely dropped open seeing that Pinkie has drilled a bullseye in the explanation.

(Y/N) stammers for a few seconds before he just facepalms.

(Y/N): . . .I have absolutely no words.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, I'm pretty sure that isn't the reason.

Spike: Nope, she's pretty much spot-on.

Now Rarity gets into the act, so gobsmacked by this last that she claps hands to temples.

Rarity: HE CAN TALK!?

Spike: Oh, yeah! And back where I come from, I'm not even a dog! I'm a ferocious, fire-breathing dragon!

As he throws off a cocky little smile, Fluttershy shoves Pinkie and Rarity aside in her eagerness before kneeling down at him.

Fluttershy: This is so amazing! Tell me, what are you thinking right now?

The oddness of this particular question leaves him at a loss as Fluttershy kept a ear-to-ear smile trained onto him awestruck by his ability to talk. Spike however walks over to Rarity.

Spike: Sure would love a scratch behind the old ears!

Rarity: Gah. . .

Witnessing his power of speech has left her still completely dumbstruck he changes his mind.

Spike: Uh, maybe later.

Twilight then turns her attention to Pinkie.

Twilight Sparkle: How did you know all that?

Pinkie Pie: Just a hunch.

Applejack: Wait a minute! Lemme get this straight. You're a pony?

Rarity: You're a princess?

Fluttershy: You're from another world?

Now fully bowled out, Twilight can do little but scratch the back of her head and offer a shaky, blushing smile.

Rainbow Dash: That. . . is. . . AWESOME!

The others voice similar opinions as they gather around the out-of-towner. Spike and (Y/N) both smirk at each other as if they knew that this was the obvious outcome to happen with Twilight. Rarity then suddenly grasps Twilight's arms in extreme curiosity.

Rarity: Wait, if you're a princess then that must mean that you have to have a prince with you! What's he like?! I demand to know! Who is it?!

That was the one question that Twilight hoped to avoid as long as she stepped foot in this world meeting her own friends who is already dating her boyfriend that's in this world. It made her blush and partially sweat as Applejack pulls Rarity away from her being so close to Twilight.

Applejack: Simmer down there girl. Give her some space. Still, I'm wonderin' the same thing. You got a prince with ya as well?

Twilight Sparkle: Um. . . Yes, but. . .

Pinkie Pie: Then what's with all of the pausing?! I want to know too! Come on, Twilight, who's your lucky guy?

Twilight looks at all five of the girls who were looking at her in curiosity of who she's got as a boyfriend back in Equestria. She plays with her hair a bit nervous as she doesn't know how these girls will react. She eyes Spike who shrugs his shoulders as to say just go with the flow. Seeing that they won't let Twilight off unanswered, she sighs before she just turns around and looks the only young man behind her, (Y/N).

The girls were all confused by what Twilight meant with that gesture before they finally realized it and they gasped so loud that it was the biggest surprise that they heard in their life. (Y/N) was also perplexed by their reaction before seeing that Twilight was looking at him, his eyes popped wide open and he flinches somewhat before he grows a blush so big that his face was nearly red.

(Y/N): Uh. . . I-I-I'm. . .

Twilight Sparkle: Yes. I do indeed have a prince back in Equestria. . . And it's no other guy that I love than you. . . (Y/N).

(Y/N)'s surprise along with the girls' were calmed down a bit, but they were still bewildered that (Y/N) is actually a prince that's Twilight's boyfriend.

Rarity: Heavens. . . To think that my own prince is actually with a princess in another world.

Fluttershy: I'm. . . I'm shocked.

Twilight Sparkle: And that's not all. . . (Y/N), you have a harem where I come from too.

Rainbow Dash: Well to be honest that's (Y/N), so I wouldn't be that surprised if his other self as girlfriends as well. Still. . . An actual prince and a princess. . .

Applejack: Yet their both running for their own Fall Formal positions.

(Y/N) was still a little embarrassed before Twilight walks up to him.

Twilight Sparkle: From the moment I saw you, from the times you helped me, and even now. . . I couldn't help, but see my prince here as well.

(Y/N): This is all. . . really hard to take in, but. . . Wow! I'm an actual prince. . .!

Pinkie Pie: I can't believe it either! My sweetie is a real prince in another world! That I did NOT have a hunch on!

(Y/N): I guess that also leaves me to asking you girls something. . . especially you Twilight. I guess you could say. . . I feel exactly the same way.

This made (Y/N)'s girlfriends gasp as (Y/N) was confessing his love for Twilight as well.

(Y/N): I've known myself to a pretty attractive kind of guy. . . But the more I spent time with you, I couldn't help but catch feelings for you as well, Twi. It kind of bummed me when I knew that you had to leave soon, so I just dealt with it, but now that you know. . . I have no choice, but to say that I'm in love with you too.

This surprised Twilight a bit before she breaks out into a smile that (Y/N) loves her as well. He smiles back before taking both of her hands.

(Y/N): The Fall Formal has to happen tonight right? And you need those crowns? Well before you go, I wanted to ask if you want to. . . maybe. . . I mean. . .

Twilight, however, silences him and smiles at him sweetly.

Twilight Sparkle: I'd love to be your date at the Fall Formal.

This made (Y/N) reciprocate the smile before he walks over to his five girlfriends.

(Y/N): I know that you five are as surprised as I am and trust me. . . This has all been circling in my head for awhile now. But I hope you five don't mind if an extra girl is in the harem. . . Do you?

They all just smile at each other before they all look at their boyfriend and nod.

Rarity: Of course, darling.

Applejack: Ya never said that ya don't love us as much anymore. I'm okay with it, hun.

Pinkie Pie: Plus one! Everyone in this room's got our (Y/N)!

Rainbow Dash: Well. . . As long as you give me some attention too, I don't mind it.

Fluttershy: Twilight's our friend. I wouldn't mind having her in our harem (Y/N).

Seeing that they completely understood, (Y/N) smiled nearly welling up with tears before all seven gather up in a group hug which Spike smiles at. They then all break the hug and (Y/N) remembers something.

(Y/N): We've still got the problem with the gym. Come on, let's go and take a look at the damage that's happened there.

The (Hu) Mane 7 and one dog return to the school now standing inside the gym door and they all survey the devastation caused by Sunset Shimmer.

Rarity: I simply cannot believe they did all this!

Pinkie Pie: If I only had some kind of. . . party cannon that could decorate everything super fast!

(Y/N): Hmm. Well, that's just means that we just have to clean it back up.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)'s right. I know it seems impossible, but, maybe if we all work together?

Applejack: Now that's the kinda can-do spirit I'm lookin' for in a Fall Formal Princess! Let's do it, y'all!

Rarity: Absolutely!

Rainbow Dash: Rock on!

Pinkie Pie: Yes, indeedily!

Fluttershy: *whispers* Yaaay!

With that being said, the (Hu) Mane 7 immediately got started with cleaning up the entire gymnasium by getting rid of everything that was broken or torn up. They also got rid of all of the trash laying on the floor and dumped them out in waste bins. As time flew by though, more students were witnessing the (Hu) Mane 7's efforts to clean up the gymnasium and they all decided to help out as well. This continued until eventually a whole lot of students including Flash Sentry and his band, helped out with all of the cleanup. After such a long amount of time, the gym was finally cleaned up and looked good as new.

The (Hu) Mane 7 all looked at their accomplishment with pride and joy.

Pinkie Pie: This. . . looks. . . sooooo. . . GOOD!

The sound of one pair of hands clapping is heard and everyone looks to see that Celestia and Luna have entered, the former using her palms and the latter holding a locked box.

Principal Celestia: All right, everyone! Fall Formal is back on for this evening.

Everyone around cheered at that.

Principal Celestia: So you'd better get out of here and start getting ready. Oh, and don't forget to cast your ballots for the Fall Formal Prince and Princess on your way out!

Scott Green: You got my vote, Twilight.

Cloudy Kicks: Mine too!

Tennis Match: I'm even going to vote for (Y/N) on top of that.

(Y/N): *chuckles* Looks like things are still on for the night. You've gotten so many votes that you're sure to win, Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: You really think so?

(Y/N): I know so. We'll get ready to have fun, but we still need to be cautious of Sunset since she wants your crown no matter what.

Applejack: He's right y'all. Let's not hesitate on what Sunset Shimmer may be plannin', but still I can't wait for a Fall Formal to remember.

While all of the commotion was going on, Sunset Shimmer was secretly looking at everything with supreme vexation. She turns away from the door to focus on Snips and Snails, who are sitting in here as well. Snips has put on a football helmet, while Snails was tossing a baseball idly.

Sunset Shimmer: You're lucky she was able to pull this off. Next time I ask you to make a mess of things, try to show a little restraint!

She scolds them before smirking as if she's got one more thing up her sleeve.

Sunset Shimmer: I need this Formal to go on tonight just as much as she does.

Chapter 5 End.

(A/N): Well. . . Yep, Princess Twilight is now "temporarily" in the harem. As you saw from earlier sections, I wanted to give Flash Sentry more of a role in the story as well and added a tiny backstory for both him and the reader. Well, next will come a huge moment. I'll see you all in the next chapter comrades.

Chapter 6: The Night of The Fall Formal

With the gym finally set to for the Fall Formal to happen tonight, the (Hu) Mane 7 and Spike made it back to Carousel Boutique with smiles on their faces after they were able to succeed with cleaning up the gym along with the help from everybody else that participated too. Everyone walked in through the front door of the boutique grinning from their accomplishments.

Fluttershy: I still can't believe we pulled that off!

Rainbow Dash: I can! We're awesome!

Rarity: Enough chatter, everyone. We need to get ready, and we need to look fabulous!

(Y/N): Well, since I personally need my own suit for the Fall Formal, I'll go out for a bit to let you girls get ready while I find myself a suit.

(Y/N) was just about to walk out of Carousel Boutique before Rarity walks in front of (Y/N) to stop him.

Rarity: Wait! Before you go (Y/N), I actually have to say that I've already got a magnificent outfit made for you.

This made (Y/N) surprised as Rarity actually was thinking two steps ahead for when he goes to the Fall Formal with them. Rarity runs off for a second before she comes back with a small, but wide box that was big enough to hold an entire suit and she hands the box over to (Y/N).

(Y/N): This. . . This is for me?

Rarity: *giggles* Of course darling.

(Y/N): When did you even get the time to make a suit for me?

Rarity: After we talked in the Sweet Shoppe yesterday, I knew that I just had to make an outfit for you that would make you look absolutely stunning for tonight. Especially now that you have another addition to your party of princesses for the Fall Formal.

(Y/N) smiles from this before he gives Rarity a short kiss on the lips which made her giggle.

(Y/N): Thank you so much for this, Rarity. I'm sure with this coming from you that I'll look my absolute best in this.

Rarity: That's wonderful to hear. One more thing is that we'll be traveling by limo to get to the dance tonight. Will you be joining us?

(Y/N): You kidding?! Of course! I've always wanted to ride in a limo. Don't worry, I'll be right back so you girls take your time in getting your dresses prepared.

(Y/N) waves all six of the girls goodbye before he walks out of the clothing store to head back to his own home.

Back at (Y/N)'s house, he was currently getting himself prepared to go to the Fall Formal with the rest of the (Hu) Mane 7 as he was in his bathroom making the final touches to himself before he walks over to where a mirror is to check himself out. The suit fits just perfect for (Y/N) as he had on a (F/C) suit with a (M/C) bowtie, a white undershirt, and he even had a pair of (F/C) formal shoes on as well. He smiles at himself in the mirror at just how nice he looks.

(Y/N): Wow! Huge compliments to Rarity for making this really cool suit. She even got all of the measurements correct, too. . . I guess she may say that when you're with your boyfriend for so long that she's always three steps ahead when it comes to her friends and her boyfriend.

(Y/N) then walks out of the bathroom and back to where his front door is. He takes a deep breath before getting a determined smile on his face.

(Y/N): You've got this, (Y/N). You're about to go in and actually for once have a Fall Formal where you'll be dancing with an "actual" princess this time. Let's make this a night to remember.

Once (Y/N) walks out of his house, he sees the sun setting.

(Y/N): It's almost time. I better hurry back and see what kind of beautiful dresses my six girls have got themselves.

After arriving back at Carousel Boutique like planned, (Y/N) walks inside to look around for where his girlfriends are, but he didn't see them around so he called out for them.

(Y/N): Hey, girls! You around here?

Rarity: Over here, darling.

(Y/N) turned toward the direction that he heard that voice and once he does, he let's out a silent gasp before his eyes sparkled and blush slowly crawled onto his face when he sees that his five girlfriends were in their formalwear choices and the only thing on his mind was how beautiful they absolutely looked.

(Y/N): (My goodness! I think I'm literally looking at five beautiful angels right now. . . I'm hitting the jackpot with this dance tonight!)

Not only did (Y/N) have that romantic thought going on around his mind, but the girls all saw (Y/N) in his suit and it brought blushes to their faces while having their own romantic thoughts too.

(Hu) Mane 5: (My boyfriend looks so handsome in that suit!)

Everyone quickly got rid of their blushes and (Y/N) spoke up.

(Y/N): So how do you girls think this suit looks on me?

Rarity: Just as I would expect for our Prince of Fall Formal to look like. You are stunningly handsome in those clothes, darling.

Pinkie Pie: Yeah! Like super duper handsome!

(Y/N): *chuckles* Thanks! Looking at all of you, I'll be honest to say that I'm absolutely mesmerized by how you all look in those outfits. You all look like five beautiful beauties that just radiant light of how pretty you look.

They all blushed from (Y/N)'s compliment before one by one they each walked up and decided to give (Y/N) a small peck on the lips. However, (Y/N) looks around once more and notices that one more person is missing from this entire group.

(Y/N): Wait, where's Twilight? If you're all here, then is she ready yet?

Twilight Sparkle: I'm over here, (Y/N).

(Y/N) turns around and the moment he did, his heart skipped a beat when he saw Twilight in her Fall Formal dress as well.

(Y/N): (Oh. . . my. . . She's just a straight up shining diamond.)

Twilight Sparkle: So what do you think of this dress?

Rarity: You look astonishing.

(Y/N): That's an understatement. You look so gorgeous that I could probably say hundreds of things of how beautiful you look, Twilight.

Twilight blushes and looks away with an embarrassed smile at (Y/N) complimenting her.

Twilight Sparkle: Th-Thanks (Y/N).

(Y/N): Well now that we're all prepared, I'd say it's time that we get going and make this our big night.

The rest nod in agreement with that as the (Hu) Mane 7 and Spike leave the clothing store to walk up to the street and they instantly see a limo driving up which was the one that Rarity mentioned earlier and seeing it arrive made everyone excited. The driver lowered his window to look at all of the teens.

Limo Driver: You all are the kids that are heading to the Fall Formal at Canterlot High School, correct?

(Y/N): That's right sir.

Limo Driver: Alright, everyone climb inside and I'll take you all there.

(Y/N) walks over to the passage door and he opens it up before gesturing the girls inside.

(Y/N): Ladies first~.

Rarity: Oh my, always such a gentleman (Y/N).

Each one of the girls climbed inside one by one before (Y/N) went inside last and the limo departs from the boutique to head for CHS.

With it now being nighttime at Canterlot High, students were seen showing up and entering the front entrance of the school to participate in the Fall Formal. The limo soon arrives at the entrance and the (Hu) Mane 7 and Spike all exit and the girls except for Twilight immediately walk inside to head into the school. She stayed with (Y/N) as they both smiled at each other before they notice a car arriving which stopped and the driver comes out, revealing to be Flash Sentry wearing a suit of his own. Once he steps out, he notices (Y/N) with Twilight and walks up to both of them.

Flash Sentry: Well, looks like we both got here at the same time.

(Y/N): Guess so. By the way, nice car Flash. Did you just get it?

Flash Sentry: Sure did. I figured I should drive it here to the Fall Formal since it's brand new and let me tell you, it wasn't easy to afford at all.

(Y/N): Heh, I can tell. You'll be grabbing up your own harem soon enough with those wheels.

Flash rolls his eyes and smirks at (Y/N).

Flash Sentry: Ha ha.

Flash then looks at Twilight right next to (Y/N) and he smirks at his best friend once more.

Flash Sentry: And seeing how you two are together right now, I suppose that my words got through and you've got your "sixth" edition to your humongous date?

(Y/N): *blushes* W-Well, I-I mean. . . I-It wasn't all. . . *sighs* Okay, you got me.

Twilight Sparkle: *chuckles* You're actually correct, Flash. (Y/N)'s promised that I'll be his main girlfriend for the Fall Formal.

Flash Sentry: That's great to hear. You two better head inside then. Since my band was chosen to play for the Fall Formal's music, I'll be sure to not only play some music for the whole school to hear, but I'll make some to set the mood for you two as well.

(Y/N) and Twilight sweatdrop from this as Flash walks inside of the school. Twilight looks at (Y/N) with a wry smile on her face.

Twilight Sparkle: He's joking. . . right?

(Y/N): I have no idea. . . But since this is your last night here. . . I suppose we should make the most of it before we give you both of the crowns back.

(Y/N) extends his arm out to Twilight while giving a charming smile.

(Y/N): What do you say. . . princess~?

Twilight blushes and giggles a little with a smile on her face before she wraps her arms around (Y/N)'s so that he can escort her inside. As they enter the school, Twilight eyed (Y/N) a little as this almost reminded her of when she had her coronation with her (Y/N) back in Equestria and as the thought circled in her mind, she could feel her heart beat fast with being this close to (Y/N).

Inside of the school gym, the Fall Formal was now on as many students were enjoying themselves dancing to the music which was played by Flash Sentry's band, Flash Drive while many of the others that weren't dancing were either talking to each other or eating food at the tables.

The (Hu) Mane 7 were all together on the dance floor together enjoying themselves at the Fall Formal as well dancing before Twilight get's a serious look on her face as something seemed fishy to her.

Twilight Sparkle: Anybody see Sunset Shimmer?

Rainbow Dash: Maybe she was too embarrassed to show! She's gotta know you won by a landslide!

(Y/N): Hmm. Now that you mention it, it is kind of suspicious that she isn't here. Out of everything we did though, I doubt she could even have any more tricks up her sleeve to stop Twilight and I from getting the crowns.

Applejack: True. What more could she do after she tried trashing the whole gym?

Fluttershy: I don't know, but I hope she doesn't do anything awful.

(Y/N): Me too. Everyone just keep an eye out for anything else that doesn't add up here.

The girls nod from that before they all turn their attention to the stage. The band finishes playing their song and Micro Chips who was on the soundboard turns down the volume and everyone else clears off as Principal Celestia steps up onto the stage. The crowd became silent to listen to what she has to say.

Principal Celestia: First off, I wanna say how wonderful everything looks tonight. You all did a magnificent job pulling things together after the unfortunate events of earlier. And now, without further ado, I'd like to announce the winner of this year's Fall Formal crowns.

Vice Principal Luna then steps into view carrying a wooden strongbox. The lid is then opened, revealing Twilight's genuine tiara inside and (Y/N)'s crown as well as they were both the elements of Magic and Heroism. Twilight and (Y/N) watch with wide eyes with the former apprehensive and the latter smiling. Luna then hands an envelope to Celestia.

Principal Celestia: The Princess and Prince of this year's Fall Formal is. . .

Everyone leans forward in anticipation of who won this year and before they knew it, the expected names were called out.

Principal Celestia: . . .Twilight Sparkle and (Y/N) (L/N)!

That announcement follows up with a round of hugs and cheers among the seven and cheers from all present students, during which Snips and Snails sneak into the gym. Both have donned black top hats with Snips wears a tuxedo-patterned shirt while Snails wears a giant red bow tie over his usual outfit.

Both Twilight and (Y/N) cross the stage towards Celestia, who takes the tiara from Luna's box and lowers it on Twilight's head while she then takes the crown and lowers it on (Y/N)'s head.

Principal Celestia: Congratulations, you two.

With both of the crowns on their heads, they even glowed for a split second. (Y/N) and Twilight looked at one another before holding each others hands. Their five friends can barely keep their emotions in check of how cute they look together, and both (Y/N) and Twilight waves gratefully to them and everyone from the stage. Suddenly, the noise dies off abruptly as a voice yells out.

Spike: Twilight! Help!

(Y/N): That sounded like. . .

Twilight Sparkle: Spike?

They both then see that the growling-mad little dog is now in the grip of Snips, who tips a nasty wink before he and Snails clear out. To Spike's credit, though, he nearly gets loose, losing his hat and tie, and has to be briefly restrained by both boys as they go.

(Y/N): *gasps* Oh no!

Twilight Sparkle: They've got Spike!

Both of them immediately jump off of the stage to pursue to the rescue of their tiny dog friend.

Bursting out into the hall, they follows the two delinquents through one turn, but Twilight skids out on the next and hits the lockers while (Y/N) help her back on her feet. A quick look back tells them that the rest of the crew is on the way, prompting the two to nod to each other and get back in the chase.

Snips and Snails race past Trixie at the vending machine, the other seven barely missing her as they charge by, and make it out of the building while Trixie watches in confusion of what's happening.

Trixie: Huh? What's going on?

The chase then goes to outside as (Y/N) and Twilight burst through the fire doors, catches sight of the dognappers rounding a corner, and follows them across the lawn as the close in towards the school statue. When the (Hu) Mane 7 start to close in, though, Sunset's flame-tipped boots plant themselves firmly next to the masonry surprising them.

Sunset Shimmer: That's close enough!

Sunset reveals that she has a sledgehammer, which she hefts over her shoulder in preparation to swing at the portal leading back to Equestria much to the shock of the (Hu) Mane 7.

Spike: Twilight!

Snails clamps a hand over his muzzle to silence him.

Twilight Sparkle: Don't hurt him!

Sunset Shimmer: Oh, I wouldn't dream of it. I'm not a monster, Twilight.

She then turns her attention to Snips and Snails.

Sunset Shimmer: Let him go.

That order earns a couple of puzzled glances, but they follow it and put Spike on the grass. He runs off back to the group as Twilight kneels to pick him up.

Sunset Shimmer: You don't belong here. Give me the crown, and you can go back to Equestria tonight. Or keep it and never go home. (Y/N), you keep your little accessory, but if you do so much as move a muscle then I'll smash the mirror to pieces.

She gets ready for the strike, prompting a gasp from Twilight while (Y/N) growls in anger.

Sunset Shimmer: Tick-tock, Twilight. We haven't got all night. The portal will be closing on its own in less than an hour. So, what's your answer?

(Y/N): What's the big deal, Sunset?! Why are you going through so much measures just to make sure that you get Twilight's crown?! This is all completely sunken in your head!

Sunset Shimmer: Power, (Y/N)! Ever since you were called the Hero of Canterlot High, it's made me sick that you always get the attention from others! But as soon as that crown is mine, I'll have more power than you could even have in this school!

(Y/N): Power? You're the only one who thinks that I have power over this school! People like me for who I am and what I do for them, it's not because I want to see them like me for my own gain!

Twilight Sparkle: That's right! I knew that you were wrong about (Y/N) the moment you told me that he broke up with his girlfriends! He didn't do it because of selfish reasons, he did it because he thought it was the right thing to do for both him and them! It was you though who drove him into making that decision! Don't you even feel any guilt for your actions?!

Sunset Shimmer: Shut up! This is taking too long! You have fifteen seconds or I destroy this portal, Twilight!

Twilight cradles Spike for a moment to then slowly reach up and removes her tiara making (Y/N) give her a surprised look if she actually going to go through with this. She looks at him before she closes her eyes. . . and opens them back up with a serious look on her face.

Twilight Sparkle: No!

This shocked Sunset as that answer was completely unexpected.

Sunset Shimmer: What!? Equestria! Your friends! Lost to you forever! Don't you see what I'm about to do to the portal?!

Twilight stands up glaring down at Sunset while (Y/N) looks at her shocked before giving a determined smile at Sunset along with the rest of the girls.

Twilight Sparkle: Yes, but I've also seen what you've been able to do here without magic. Equestria will find a way to survive without my Element of Harmony. This place might not, if I allow it to fall into your hands. So go ahead. Destroy the portal. You are NOT getting this crown!

And with that, she plunks it firmly back on her head. One beat of dead silence came from Sunset as she glares at her.

Sunset Shimmer: Fine. You win.

Instead of swinging for the fences, she lets it drop backwards over her head, barely missing Snips' and Snails' feet and carving a deep divot in the lawn. The tension in Twilight's mind gradually relieves itself as Rainbow Dash rushes up to her.

Rainbow Dash: You. . . are. . . so awesome!

Applejack: I can't believe you were gonna do that for us!

Rarity: It's no wonder you're a real live princess!

(Y/N): That was a bold decision, Twilight. More reasons of why you're a perfect princess.

Those words set off a quiet growl in Sunset whose frustration translates into words all too soon.

Sunset Shimmer: Oh, yes, she's so very special!

She dives across, tackling Twilight to the ground, and the tiara bounces away as the two struggle to reach it. Sunset is first to make a grab, but Twilight drags her backwards and the dragon-turned-dog jumps on her head, snatches it in his teeth, and darts away.

Sunset Shimmer: Grab him, you fools!

Snips and Snails charge after Spike, but Sunset outpaces both and shoves them down. They get up and resume pursuit, being chased in turn by the other seven, and Spike beats paws up the front steps. However, he is stopped short by the closed doors, whose handles are too high for him to reach, and he finds Sunset's shadow and savagely grinning visage leaning over him.

Rainbow Dash: Spike! Over here!

Spike quickly catches her drift and heaves it to her, but Snips promptly tries to snatch it away. There follows a brief tug-of-war, which ends with the tiara in Rainbow's hands and him falling on his face, and Snails' attempt at the steal only earns him a palm shoved into his face to keep him at bay.

Rainbow Dash: Fluttershy!

She throws it towards the said girl and it bounces off her back, then into her hands when she turns around. Here come the three miscreants straight toward her, throwing her into a panic, but Applejack responds by pulling out a coil of rope and lassoing her away so that Sunset grabs nothing but air. The yank causes Fluttershy to lose her grip on the tiara, and Snips is there to make the catch and hold it overhead.

His victory is short-lived, though, as Pinkie reaches from behind him to pick it away and hand off to Applejack, who throws it to Rarity, who slings it to Twilight. Her victory lasts just as long as she notices Snips and Snails rushing at her.

(Y/N): Twilight! Throw it here!

Twilight sees (Y/N) flailing his arms signaling that's he's wide open and she hurls it his way. He was just about to catch it, but not before Sunset Shimmer shoves him down to the ground and catches it herself.

Sunset Shimmer: I'll take that! *chuckles evilly* At last! More power than I could ever imagine!

(Y/N) stands and back ups towards his girlfriends and opens his arms wide out in case they were all about to get hurt. Spike has all his teeth bared and is ready to go on the offensive, but Twilight scoops him up.

Once she nestles the tiara on her hair, its jewel starts to hum with black magic and emits a field that courses down over her body. It consolidates into a blue-green pillar of energy, coupled with black bursts issuing upward from the ground, and slowly lifts her clear of her feet as all shield their eyes. One by one, the (Hu) Mane 7 risk a look at the cataclysm and a few students venture out from the front entrance and gasp softly as well.

By now, Sunset has been carried almost to roof level, and she opens her streaming eyes to reveal pure white light glowing behind the lids as the tiara blazes madly. Piece by piece, her body reconfigures itself until she transforms into a completely different being where her skin is brilliant crimson, her eyes were completely black with cyan irises, and her hair was standing straight up as she now has a pair of wings.

She laughs wildly and evilly witnessing her new form and Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Applejack, Rarity, and Pinkie Pie gasp at her new form while (Y/N) and Twilight look at her seriously.

Demon Shimmer: Finally! After all these years of waiting, I finally have the magic and power and the means to become the true ruler of Equestria!

(Y/N): SUNSET! Give us back that crown NOW!

Demon Shimmer simply just laughs at (Y/N)'s order.

Demon Shimmer: Really now? You think that yelling at me like that will make me give this up? Sorry (Y/N), not you, Princess Celestia's "prized pupil," or anyone else is going to get in my way! Oh, and another thing Twilight, I was bluffing when I said I was going to destroy the portal. I don't want to rule this pathetic little high school; I want Equestria!

Twilight Sparkle: Why do you want this so much?! What good do you think will come from trying to take over Equestria?!

Demon Shimmer: It's not just about Equestria! But also those that wronged me as well!

Twilight Sparkle: What are you talking about?

Demon Shimmer: You've always had everything good going on for you Twilight, but I never did! You had friends and a loving boyfriend to be with, but I never did!! You had a family that cared for you, but I never did!! To others, you had always mattered, BUT. I. NEVER DID!!! Once you became both an alicorn and a princess, you stole all of my dreams in hoping that one day I can truly experience what it's like to be appreciated! Now, you along with your foolish prince and Princess Celesita, and especially my parents, I'm going to prove that the power that I wield is more than enough to surpass them!

Demon Shimmer then lowers herself down to the ground and points at (Y/N).

Demon Shimmer: Speaking of which, (Y/N), you still have that crown on your head so I'll be a bit unselfish and give you a choice. You can step away from Twilight and the rest of your girlfriends and come by underling for the rest of your life without any problem with me going against you at all or you can just stand there and accept your fate that'll go along with Twilight.

Twilight gasps from that before she looks at (Y/N) who was still glaring her down angry.

Twilight Sparkle: Don't do it, (Y/N). She's got to be bluffing again.

Demon Shimmer: The first deal that I gave you was a bluff, but I guarantee you (Y/N). You and I will never have to suffer again. Just walk forward and I'll probably even consider sparing your girlfriends.

(Y/N) stayed silent from that while his fists balled up, but he did hear Demon Shimmer say that he had to walk forward which gave him a idea. . . A rather crazy, insane, and stupid idea. He stands up straight and unbuttons his (F/C) suit, and takes it off only revealing his white long sleeved undershirt that he was wearing along with it and throws it backwards confusing the girls and Demon Shimmer.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N). . .?

(Y/N) stares down Demon Shimmer once more with an angry look on his face staying completely silent for a few more seconds before he makes his decision. . . and it was neither of them.

(Y/N) instead charges straight for Demon Shimmer with a fist ready to punch her and the rest of the girls' eyes popped wide open and they gasped too as they think they know what (Y/N)'s doing. . .

He was going to fight Demon Shimmer without even thinking that the odds were against him entirely.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)! What are you doing?!?!

(Y/N): I'm not just going to sit back let this selfish monster hurt anyone ANYMORE!

Twilight Sparkle: But you have no magic!

(Y/N): I don't care! Twilight, get back!

Once he was in range, (Y/N) threw a punch to try and attack Demon Shimmer, but to no surprise she dodged it with little to no effort with a bored look on her face.

Demon Shimmer: Typical. Of course someone idiotic like you would choose neither of the options I offered especially once your girlfriends are involved.

Demon Shimmer grabbed (Y/N)'s arm and twisted it making him wince in pain before (Y/N) decides to counter with a kick to the stomach knocking Demon Shimmer away from him. Demon Shimmer growls that (Y/N) was able to think ahead and she flies straight back at him to try and pierce him with her claws.

Once she took a swing at him, (Y/N) sidestepped to evade before he follows up by punching Demon Shimmer in the face. That did little to no damage to her though considering she had magic powers and (Y/N) did not. (Y/N) tries another punch, but this time Demon Shimmer blocked the attack, but (Y/N) wasn't about to give up as he then does a backflip kick to break Demon Shimmer's guard.

The (Hu) Mane 6 were watching the fight as Twilight was just shocked at seeing how good of a fighter this (Y/N) is just like hers, but the other girls were more surprised that (Y/N) is even fighting Demon Shimmer.

Twilight Sparkle: Where did he learn how to do all of that?!

Rainbow Dash: Oh, right. Maybe he should've mentioned this to you some other, but (Y/N)'s actually a great martial artist.

Applejack: However, he only fights if he needs to. He even said it himself that unless someone is actually getting hurt, he's never pulling out his fists against anybody else.

Fluttershy: I was really hoping that I would never have to see him do anything like that. . . but he is to protect us.

Twilight looks back with a worried look and (Y/N) was indeed losing as he was knocked back a bit and breathing heavily that he is really outmatched against Demon Shimmer. He tries to punch her, but Demon Shimmer smirks as she grabs it and quickly uses her own punch to hit (Y/N) hard in the stomach making him cough up spit and he even yells in pain before dropping to his knees.

Demon Shimmer flies behind (Y/N) to then kick him in the back which knocks him to the ground. He wasn't done yet though as he stands up and turns towards Demon Shimmer once more. She then flies up into the air and conjures a small ball of magic energy to then throw it down to (Y/N) who rolls to dodge it, but the splash from the explosion got him and nearly knocks him off of his feet.

Demon Shimmer flies down on the ground to face (Y/N) once more as he tries to do a roundhouse kick, but she caught it surprising Demon Shimmer and she picks (Y/N) up off of the ground by the leg, to spin him around dizzy before throwing him making yell out in pain as he rolled across the ground. (Y/N) lifts his head up and in shock to see that Demon Shimmer wasn't finished with her assault yet as she lifts him up by the collar and throws him once more in the opposite direction of the girls.

(Hu) Mane 6: (Y/N)!!

Demon Shimmer: Weak! How naive to think that you could as just someone who doesn't fit in as much similar to your girlfriends.

(Y/N) was in pain as all he could do was groan from some of the injuries that he had on him. Demon Shimmer then turns to the girls who all huddled up frightened from her as she literally just beat up their boyfriend.

Demon Shimmer: Guess your Hero of Canterlot High won't be able to save you all this time! I told him that I would get even with him one day and sure enough tonight he's not even close to my level. He really should've just did what he was told like tiny little subjects that you all are about to become.

The (Hu) Mane 6 glare at Demon Shimmer from when she said that.

Twilight Sparkle: Sure he made a crazy decision to try and protect us like that, but that's who he is! He'd never stop protecting those that he loved even if it meant that he'd get really hurt in the process!

Pinkie Pie: Yeah! In our eyes, (Y/N)'s our sweet hero!

Demon Shimmer: *chuckles* Oh, please. He can't even protect you even now and yet you still think that he's applicable to even fight now? Get real! Perhaps I should show you that's no hope at all!

Demon Shimmer makes some more magic energy in her hands, but unbeknownst to her where (Y/N) was, the crown that was still on his head glowed (F/C) a little making his eyes slowly open.

Demon Shimmer was just getting ready to launch her attack on the (Hu) Mane 6. . . before something fried her on her back making her cease.

Demon Shimmer: What the. . .?

(Y/N): I'M NOT DONE WITH YOU YET!

Demon Shimmer immediately turns around and she gasps in huge shock and even the (Hu) Mane 6 did as well. (Y/N) was standing up with a serious look on his face as he hands were glowing (F/C) showing that he was the one responsible for throwing that magic blast.

Demon Shimmer: Y-YOU HAVE MAGIC?! H-How is that even possible?!

(Y/N): Trust me! I don't have a clue either! But now that I do, stay away from them Sunset! I was hoping that I would never have to fight you one day, but I will if I have to!

Demon Shimmer: Tch! Just because that you have magic won't make any difference that you'll be incinerated into crisps by me!

Demon Shimmer and (Y/N) both fire magic blasts at each other at the same time which caused them to collide and cancel out in a small explosion. Once the smoke clears, they both ran towards each other to duel it out once more with (Y/N) having his new magic powers. Twilight was just as shocked, but thought to herself.

Twilight Sparkle: (Could the Element of Heroism react with (Y/N)'s willpower to fight for us giving him his new powers? That must mean that. . . there's still magic inside of my element as well.)

Back with the fight, (Y/N) was putting his new magic powers into use as this time when he punch Demon Shimmer and she tried to block, it had more power than the last one causing her to take more punishment from the attack and it made her slide across the ground. Demon Shimmer then jumps and tries to slam her fist down onto (Y/N), but he does a backflip to dodge it. He then barely misses another swipe from her claws and it made him jump back in slight fear as he knows that those claws have got to hurt.

With a magic infused hand, (Y/N) decides to throw another magic blast which hits Demon Shimmer, but while it was suppose to hurt, Demon Shimmer actually felt little pain and barely flinched from the attack surprising (Y/N).

Demon Shimmer: Looks like even with magic, you're still no match for my own power!

(Y/N): Even so, I won't you lay a finger on the school, Twilight's world Equestria, or any of my friends at all!

Demon Shimmer: Oh come on, (Y/N). Now that you have magic, that's enough for a reason to get anything you want without anybody standing in your way. We could even rule Equestria as one.

(Y/N): Over my dead body!

Demon Shimmer: Hmm. If you insist.

Demon Shimmer instantly flies up to (Y/N) to grab his arm and twist it harder than before making him scream out in pain.

(Y/N): ACK!

She then roundhouse kicks him in the back towards the (Hu) Mane 6 as he slides down on the ground towards them with more injuries on him. The girls run up to him to see if he was okay.

Rarity: (Y/N), please stop! You're only going to hurt yourself even more!

(Y/N) ignores that request and stands up on both of his feet to stare down at Demon Shimmer once more.

Applejack: Sugarcube, don't! There's no point in continuin'!

(Y/N): *weakly* I'm. . . not. . . going to stop protecting those that I love! I've got to do what I've got to do, and keeping you girls safe is all I care about right now!

(Y/N) slowly brings up his hand to face his palm at Demon Shimmer and she slowly approaches him while (Y/N) fires a magic blast at Demon Shimmer on each step that he took. They all only pushed her back somewhat as (Y/N) kept approaching her. Once Demon Shimmer got into range, she then grabs (Y/N) over the neck and glares at him.

Demon Shimmer: I'll give you one thing, you are incredibly tenacious! But seeing how you won't stop. . .

Demon Shimmer then takes (Y/N)'s crown off of his head shocking him.

(Y/N): NO!

Demon Shimmer: I'll be taking this as well!

Demon Shimmer then throws (Y/N) back at the (Hu) Mane 6, and lucky for him, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, and Twilight caught him before he could hit the ground. (Y/N) had many injuries on him as his shirt was slightly torn as well.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)! Are you okay?!

(Y/N): *grunts* Don't worry. . . I can. . . still move.

Demon Shimmer then laughs evilly as she now has both crowns in her possession now and the (Hu) Mane 7 glare at her.

Demon Shimmer: You all really have a fool for a boyfriend, do you know that? You all have no absolutely NOTHING at all to stop me now that I have more power than I need!

Rainbow Dash: Not exactly! (Y/N) and Twilight may have lost their crowns, but at least they still have us!

Twilight grins hugely back at them and takes (Y/N)'s hand with a reassuring look which made him smile as he was able to stand back up, but Sunset adopts a snarling grimace and lets one eye start twitching again. All seven fall in line amid the swirling winds as the demon's contemptuous laughter drifts down to them.

Demon Shimmer: Gee, the gang really IS all back together again.

A fresh bout of the giggles leaves her wiping a tear from one of her eyes. It ends as if slashed off with a knife, and she conjures a huge ball of magic energy between her hands as her eyes go pure gray.

Demon Shimmer: Now step aside! Twilight's the one who has tried to interfere with my plans one too many times already! She needs to be dealt with!

Her magic ball of energy grows several sizes and she hoists it at the (Hu) Mane 7. Everyone gathers around to shield one another from the blast as if they were ready to accept their fate of being obliterated by her. An small explosion happens and Demon Shimmer gloats with an evil laugh that she has taken care of her enemies.

Demon Shimmer: *laughs evilly* At last, I've taken care of those seven! Now I'll be able to rule Equestria with my own army as well!

So she says until her exultation turns into hopeless confusion just before a second as sees that something unexpected occurred where she tried to harm the (Hu) Mane 7.

Twilight was in the center of a huddle of all six friends. Not only are they completely unharmed, they are in fact being protected by a magenta aura that has sprung up out of nowhere. (Y/N)'s injuries were even just gone like they never even took place.

Demon Shimmer: WHAT?!

The others step back a pace from Twilight, exposing the hands they have linked to encircle her, and she and they react with no small degree of wonder at this mighty save. She is first to figure it out, having seen it firsthand in Equestria on multiple occasions, and aims a confident finger up at her nemesis.

Twilight Sparkle: The magic contained in my Element was able to unite with those that helped create it!

A beam of the magenta energy lances out from the tiara's jewel on Demon Shimmer's forehead. It descends to the seven, having grown so intense that it has partially gone white, and lifts them off the grass. One by one, they each started to transform.

Starting with Applejack, her head rises as a pair of pony ears materializing under the brim of her hat. Her blond hair also lengthens nearly to the ground and forms a long tail-like braid.

Twilight Sparkle: Honesty!

Fluttershy was next as the emergence of her own new ears catches her off guard, followed by a pair of wings sprouting from her back and a tied-off extra length of hair.

Twilight Sparkle: Kindness!

Now it is Pinkie's turn to get her ears and tail-like hair extension. She has a bit of fun by bending over to stare at its trailing end through her legs, then does a quick cartwheel to come up as a magenta silhouette.

Twilight Sparkle: Laughter!

Next was Rarity as she glances warmly back over her shoulder, her hair extending and acquiring a jeweled band on the extra length, and twirls it around herself as a purple silhouette.

Twilight Sparkle: Generosity!

Rainbow Dash then earns her ears, wings, and extended hair. Her dark blue silhouette executes a spin kick and comes up into a half-crouch as light bursts forth amid a shower of cloud/lightning-bolts.

Twilight Sparkle: Loyalty!

(Y/N) even got his own pair of pony ears, his back grew wings, and he even looks with a bright smile that his hair extended out more too. He does three backflips before crossing his arms and he gives a determined look.

Twilight Sparkle: Heroism!

Finally, rising slowly through her own nimbus of light and with her own new pair of ears, wings, and added hair, Twilight comes into view.

Twilight Sparkle: Magic!

Seeing all of their new transformations, all Demon Shimmer could do is recoil in fear.

Twilight Sparkle: Together with a crown, they create a power beyond anything you could imagine, but it is a power you don't have the ability to control! The crown may be upon your head, Sunset Shimmer, but you cannot wield it, because you do not possess the most powerful magic of all: The Magic of Friendship!

Now all seven join hands to form a heart, the spark at Twilight's forehead winking out, and a double helix of rainbow beams rips upward from them toward the heavens. The free ends meld into a ball of blinding white light, from which a complete rainbow thunders down toward Demon Shimmer.

Demon Shimmer: NO!

She trails off into yells and grunts as the light wraps her up, starting from the toes.

Demon Shimmer: WHAT IS HAPPENING?!

Sparks of all colors rocket up out of the multi-hued tornado that now hides her from sight.

Twilight Sparkle: Here and in Equestria, it is the only magic that can truly unite us all!

After a few moments, the entire scene was done as all of the (Hu) Mane 7 were sprawled out over the ground semiconscious from exploiting all of their power like that and still in their Pony-Up forms. (Y/N) was the first one to get up as since his injuries were gone, he was tough enough to withstand all that happened. He looks over beside him to see Twilight completely out and kneels down to smile at her. Spike approaches Twilight lick her cheek, waking her up. Once she works herself to a sitting position, she smiles hugely and holds out her arms so he can jump up for a hug.

Rarity: D-Did we do it?

Everyone looks around before (Y/N) notices a massive crater in the middle of the courtyard and points to it.

(Y/N): I think we did. Look over there.

The (Hu) Mane 7 all walked towards the crater to see Sunset Shimmer was back to her normal form and was hunched over on the ground. Her hair was a complete mess and her clothes were torn in a few places similar to how (Y/N) was when fighting her.

(Y/N): Seems like all of us using the magic of friendship was able to change her back to her normal self.

???: Wait, magic?

Hearing that voice sounded familiar, (Y/N) looked at the front entrance of the school to see that many students have arrived and might've possibly witnessed the entire thing as well. They all had confused looks on their faces and (Y/N) decided to answer them with a nervous look on his face.

(Y/N): Um. . . yeah. Magic exists. . . No doubt from what you all probably saw.

Flash Sentry: That's. . . surprising.

Trixie: I know. Trixie is very shocked at this sudden revelation.

(Y/N): Well, we can answer questions later. Right now, someone else needs to explain herself.

(Y/N) said this while looking at the crater that Sunset was in. Twilight was getting to go inside, but (Y/N) put his hand in front of her to stop her as he went inside instead to check and see how Sunset was holding up. Once (Y/N) is right in front of her, he stares at her for a second before he kneels down and lightly shakes her shoulder.

(Y/N): Hey. You okay?

Sunset slowly starts to wake up as she takes notice of (Y/N) looking at her surprising her.

Sunset Shimmer: Wha. . . (Y-Y/N)?

(Y/N): Yeah, it's me alright. Luckily you're still able to wake up. But we've got something to tell you.

(Y/N) looks back and gestures for his girlfriends to come and join him which they did as Twilight walked up right beside him giving a small glare at Sunset. Sunset blinked a few times wondering why they're just staring at her and she gives a glare at them, but she decided to keep her silence.

(Y/N): Tonight, it wasn't just Twilight or me who who beat you. It was all of us as with the magic of friendship, we showed your true colors. What you really are on the inside. Don't you see that because that you were so stubborn and greedy to listen to us that it led you to choosing the wrong path? All of what you did in this school has led to nothing, but your mind filled with evil and loneliness. Something that I almost drove a path on myself. Do you really want to follow a path like that?

Sunset looks down in extreme guilt which made (Y/N) sigh.

(Y/N): I get that you may think that some may not think you mattered and I'm someone that a lot of people look up to compared to you, but let me just tell you that jealousy, hate, and anger, those aren't things that you can just let consume you. You can take another path and change yourself for the better. And trust me when I say that you're not alone at all.

Sunset had so much regret inside of her that she then started to tear up and (Y/N) places a hand on her shoulder to comfort Sunset.

Sunset Shimmer: *sobbing* I-I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I didn't know there was another way.

Twilight Sparkle: The magic of friendship doesn't just exist in Equestria. It's everywhere. You can seek it out, or you can forever be alone. The choice is yours.

Sunset Shimmer: But. . . But all I've ever done since being here is drive everyone apart. I don't know the first thing about friendship.

(Y/N): Then I'll help you.

Sunset was surprised to hear this while Twilight smiles at (Y/N)'s kindness.

(Y/N): I'm always happy to help someone learn what true friendship is and even what it's like to even have friends. And I can tell you that I have a certain group of girlfriends who know more than the basics just like me. They'll give you a second chance just like I did. Right girls?

Twilight Sparkle: Of course. We're willing to teach you what it's like to have friends so you won't be alone anymore.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah! We'll be sure to even teach you some of the important aspects of friendship that we know. Like Loyalty.

Applejack: Honesty.

Pinkie Pie: Laughter!

Fluttershy: Kindness.

Rarity: Generosity.

(Y/N): And of course, Heroism.

Sunset Shimmer: B-But. . . but why? After all of what I did and said to all of you. . . Why would you be so willing to help me?

Rainbow Dash: Well, to be fair, it wasn't entirely your fault that our friendship ended along with the breakup that happened. None of us talked it out with each other and thanks to Twilight, we were able to see that we all let our pride blind us from the truth. And hey, if my guy here is going to give you another chance, then why should I deny it? We'll help you out too.

(Y/N) then extends his hand out to Sunset to give her a genuine smile that said that if she takes it then he'll immediately forgive her for what's she done. Sunset takes (Y/N)'s hand and he helps her out of the crater before she straightens herself out.

Spike: Those are my friends! Woo-hoo!

He said out loud around the other students which made them look at Spike shocked.

Brawly Beats: Did that dog just talk? Whoa. Weird.

(Y/N): *nervous chuckle* I thought the same thing. Don't worry, you'll get used to it eventually.

Fluttershy: (Y/N), here I grabbed your suit for you.

Fluttershy hands over (Y/N) his suit which he puts back on and buttons it before pecking Fluttershy on the cheek.

(Y/N): Thanks, Flutters.

Principal Celestia then approached both Twilight and (Y/N) carrying their crowns.

Principal Celestia: I believe these belong to you two.

She said before presenting both of the crowns to (Y/N) and Twilight.

Principal Celestia: A true prince and a true princess in any world leads not by forcing others to bow before her, but by inspiring others to stand with her.

She then places both of the crowns back on the user's heads one by one making them smile.

Principal Celestia: We have all seen that you two are fully capable of just that. I hope both of you see it too, Princess Twilight and Prince (Y/N).

Twilight and (Y/N) looked at each other with smiles before hugging each other tight.

Twilight Sparkle & (Y/N): We do.

Everyone around cheers for the two designated and absolute winners of the Fall Formal as they were still hand in hand.

Principal Celestia: Now then, let's resume the Fall Formal.

Everyone around was returning inside of the building and the (Hu) Mane 7 were too before (Y/N) notices Sunset Shimmer and stops with a concerned look. Twilight saw her as well and looked at (Y/N) before smiling as she knew exactly what he was thinking.

Twilight Sparkle: Go talk to her.

(Y/N): *nods* Way ahead of you. I'm sure with some of what she did, there had to have been a reason for it and I want to help her by knowing what that reason.

(Y/N) let's go of Twilight's hand to walk over to where Sunset Shimmer and the rest of his girlfriends smile at him.

Rarity: There he goes again. Always helping everyone he can.

Applejack: Yeah, that our (Y/N) for ya.

Hearing footsteps approach her, Sunset turned around to see (Y/N).

Sunset Shimmer: (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Hey, Sunset. . . I want to talk to you.

Chapter 6 End.

End of Equestria Girls Arc: Goodbye For Now

With everyone except for the (Hu) Mane 7 going back inside for the Fall Formal, (Y/N) was now on the steps to the front entrance as he sat down with Sunset Shimmer wanting to have a chat with her.

Sunset Shimmer: W-What did you want to talk with me about, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): I wanted to ask you a question. Why'd you do it? After all that I heard from you being jealous of Twilight and I in your demonic form, was there a really a time that you had a terrible past in her world?

Sunset Shimmer: *nods* Everything that I said was true. My life in Equestria wasn't good to me at all and I'm guessing that Twilight has told you and your girlfriends who she really is in Equestria?

(Y/N): Yeah. She filled me in on what Equestria is like and that an identical pony version of me resides there too. I don't know absolutely everything, but I do know about the Earth Ponies, Pegasi, Unicorns, and Alicorns. Tell me how exactly your life was before coming here to our world.

Sunset Shimmer: Y-You want to listen to me. . . and my story.

(Y/N): Sunset, I know that you and I haven't really had the best interactions in the past, but I really want to know because I want to help however I can. If you don't want to talk about it right now, I would understand, but unless you tell me I won't be able to help out for what you feel ashamed for.

Sunset looks down to the ground in guilt as she was a little hesitant to tell her past to (Y/N), but she knew that he wouldn't be so ignorant about it now since he really wants to know. She then sighs before facing (Y/N).

Sunset Shimmer: Okay. . . I'll tell you what my life was like in Equestria.

(Y/N): I'm all ears.

Sunset Shimmer: I was born in the Canterlot that takes place in Equestria and raised by a wealthy family of nobles. I know if anyone were to hear that at first they would think that my life is amazing. . . but it wasn't. That's because. . . my parents abandoned me.

(Y/N) eyes widened in shock from that as it nearly made him jump.

(Y/N): Abandoned?! How?!

Sunset Shimmer: From what Princess Celestia told me back when I was studying with her in Equestria, I was left there at the castle as a filly without any sort of note or reason. I was found by a couple of ponies that are guards in the royal palace and was brought inside to be shown to Princess Celestia. She thought about it for some time before placing me with a wealthy family. Being brought over to them, they first reacted to being excited to have me as a child that they always wanted, but. . . after a few years had passed. . . they started abusing me instead.

(Y/N): That's. . . That's just. . . I can't describe how discouraging to you that must may be. What did they do?

Sunset Shimmer: They started treating me more as their slave than their own daughter in a family. They would make work vigorously day and night and always make sure that I would never fail or even be below the top in any of my classes. All I ever wanted was for them to love just once. . . but they never did.

All (Y/N) could do was stare at Sunset in shock for how mistreated she must have been and even some thoughts circled in his mind as his past is no where as bad as hers.

Sunset Shimmer: Even doing all of those things to try and make them proud wasn't enough, so I then enrolled in Princess Celestia's School of Gifted Unicorns to see if anything would change.

(Y/N): What did you do while enrolled in that school?

Sunset Shimmer: Well, first I had to use my magic to try and make a phoenix egg hatch. I thought it would be challenging, but what surprised me was that I was able to do on the first try which also surprised the judges. Right after that, I got my Cutie Mark and discovered my special talent in magic. I decided to pursue that and it even led me to getting the attention of Princess Celestia who approached me one day and asked me if I was willing to be her personal student. It was like a dream come true to be asked something like that as I was able to work under THE Princess Celestia and finally get the attention from my adoptive parents like I always wanted.

(Y/N): Huh. I know something like that has never happened to me, but I can just imagine the feeling of how proud you must've been.

Sunset Shimmer: I was. . . at that time. I thought it would be just enough for me to gain their respect. If anything, it only made things worse as they were still the same as before. They simply just urged me to succeed even more as Princess Celestia's student because they only cared about boosting their own status as nobles.

(Y/N): That had to have hurt your feelings. . .

Sunset Shimmer: It doesn't stop there though, I also had to deal with some of the other noble kids that were jealous of my reputation of being Princess Celestia's student so they never wanted anything to do with me at all. I had no friends and my parents never showed me any love or affection.

Sunset said this while having a sad look on her face while (Y/N) couldn't help, but feel bad for her. Hearing that she didn't have any friends in the past meant that she must've dealt with loneliness and (Y/N) got a feeling on his mind that he experience something completely similar to what it was like to having no friends.

(Y/N): Sunset, didn't you have the option to speak to anyone else though? Didn't you even think about telling, Princess Celestia about how terrible your adoptive parents and other fillies and colts were?

Sunset Shimmer: No, I never did. All that I had on my mind was wanting to impress and have my adoptive parents love me and care about me. So, I basically shut myself out and focused on my studies in the hopes that they would give me some recognition. I actually put that whole mean and cruel act on to try and not let anyone get in the way of my studies. I guess you could say that my adoptive parents were finally rubbing off of me.

(Y/N): Except that you were only doing it because you just wanted them to love you for all of your life.

Sunset Shimmer: Yeah, I did. That's all I wanted. That persona of me was on me for so long that I basically held onto it no matter what. You could probably say that I basically corrupted myself into become something that I was only pretending to be. I continued my studies thoroughly for next few months before one day Princess Celestia wanted to talk to me. She told me that she was concerned for the fact that I wasn't making any friends and that I was too concentrated on my studies. I disagreed from that and told her that they only thing that mattered to me was becoming the best. That's when she decided to show me the Crystal Mirror which is connected as a portal to your world. Princess Celestia asked me what I saw in it and I said that I saw myself as a beautiful pony who had nothing, but power and potential.

(Y/N) keeps listening to her as this story was more important to Sunset the more that she speaks.

Sunset Shimmer: She then reminded that humility was a thing while I was looking at myself in the mirror and I not only saw myself, but someone who could be more extraordinary. . . someone who could rule Equestria. Right as I said that. . . I saw it.

(Y/N): Saw what?

Sunset Shimmer: I saw myself as an alicorn. Which is the most powerful of all types of ponies and I also saw myself as a princess too. My eyes weren't playing tricks on me the more that I was looking at it, but I think that now it was just my egotistical mind telling me to see all of that. After that, I got so excited that if I actually become a princess then my adoptive parents could finally appreciate me and love me too. That night, I told them everything about what I saw in the mirror hoping that they would be proud. All they told me though was that I needed to do everything that I can to ensure that the title of princess can be rightfully mine. I wasn't all that surprised to see that they were only saying that to increase their popularity.

(Y/N): Wow, sounds like your parents needed some discipline themselves if they kept on doing that.

Sunset Shimmer: You have no idea. So after I told Princess Celestia about everything that I saw, I asked her if she could turn me into an alicorn, but she told me that I wasn't ready for that kind of responsibility yet. I told my parents about it and yet the same thing still happened once I told them as they only pressured me more and more to become an alicorn princess. After that, I practically begged Princess Celestia to turn me into an alicorn, but no matter how many times I asked she would say no and told me the same answer that I wasn't ready yet. I grew so impatient by that, that one day I grew tired of it and decided that I would sneak into the royal palace's library to find any kind of magic that could turn me into an alicorn which was strictly forbidden.

(Y/N): I'm guessing you didn't find what you were looking for?

Sunset Shimmer: No, but I did discover information about the Crystal Mirror and that it was actually a portal to another world and that it opens every thirty moons. Equestria had many myths of there being different worlds, but when Princess Celestia showed me that magic mirror, I had to believe it. What I didn't know though was that the librarian was still on duty when I was researching and she told Princess Celestia about what I was doing and sure enough she caught me. She wasn't happy in the slightest that I went behind her back to try and learn magic that I wasn't even close to being prepared for. I grew angry myself and talked back to her accusing that she withheld information from me and kept me from becoming a princess. She told me that the title of becoming a princess is not something you take, it's something you earn. . . That's when she expelled me as her student.

(Y/N) was shocked by this as his eyes widened.

(Y/N): You got expelled?! What happened next?

Sunset Shimmer: I was escorted out by two of Princess Celestia's guards. As they kicked me out of the castle, I couldn't help but think of what my adoptive parents would think of I told them about this. They would be beyond disappointed in me if they found out that I got expelled or worse. . . They would probably disown me and leave me out to only care for myself!

The more she went on, the more her voice increased in volume as tears were even flowing into her eyes. (Y/N) looks back at the other girls as they all very sympathetic expressions just like him before he places her hand on her back and rubs it. Sunset turns to (Y/N) from the sudden contact.

(Y/N): If this is all too much for you Sunset, you don't have to keep on speaking about it if you don't want to.

Sunset sniffles a little before she wipes one of her tears and shakes her head.

Sunset Shimmer: No, it's fine. You need to know about my past. Back to what I did afterwards, I looked back at the guards in anger and I forced myself back into the palace by pushing them aside, running back in through the palace. I snuck in to where the treasury was and stole some of its jewels for currency and I quickly went through the mirror which I remembered was a portal and it brought me to this world.

(Y/N): I'm guessing coming here for the first time must've shocked you.

She gave a quiet, but unenthusiastic chuckle to that.

Sunset Shimmer: Yeah, it was. I'm sure if anypony went through to here then they would freak out like I did, but I was able to handle all that happened after some time. It was even surprising that I couldn't use my own magic here, so I tried to find some information if there was any magic at all, and sure enough there wasn't. Since my life back in Equestria was ruined, I got the idea that I could be someone new in this world. Using the jewels and gems that I stole, I was able to sell them and buy my own place. After that, I enrolled in Canterlot High School at a time before you were introduced to the school and I had to blend in after I found out that the portal was closed. From then on, I had vowed Princess Celestia and my adoptive parents that I was worth something.

She then had a thought in her mind as she turned to (Y/N) to ask him a question.

Sunset Shimmer: You know, I always blamed my adoptive parents and Princess Celestia for ruining my life. But do you know who I blamed more than anyone?

(Y/N) shook his head to that rhetorical question.

Sunset Shimmer: The ones that I blamed the most. . . were my real parents. The ones who abandoned me on the front steps of the royal palace. I hated them the most as I always thought whenever they came into mind that it was their fault for putting me through all of this pain. I would just have a normal life.

Sunset looks down very sad and guilty while (Y/N) comforts her by rubbing her back gently.

(Y/N): I know that is all hypothetical, but Sunset. . . maybe your real parents didn't want to abandon you. Maybe they had no choice, maybe they didn't have the proper needs to raise you, or maybe. . . some other reason. I'm sure that they would never want you to go through with something like that through your life.

Sunset Shimmer: *sighs* I don't know. We might not ever know. That's was something that I wanted to know for a long time now too. Why? Why did they desert me? But you know what, the thing that I actually wanted the most more than respect from my adoptive parents was just revenge on my parents for ditching and leaving me. Anyhow, after I had enrolled at CHS, I decided that I wanted to gain respect by just taking it from my classmates through fear, manipulation, and order. You could definitely say that I became a bully even though before then, I kept on denying it. It didn't last too long though. . . You showed up a few weeks after.

(Y/N)'s eyes widened from this.

Sunset Shimmer: When I first saw you, I thought that you would be an easy target considering that you looked pretty timid at first glance. But in just a couple of days, you became friends with. . . your current girlfriends that you have now. The more you were around them, the more you became more brave and determined and I resented you because of that. You. . . probably remember the first time that we met and when you were the first person to oppose my reign, it led you to being called The Hero of Canterlot High, making me be beyond jealous of you.

(Y/N) nods from that as he could understand why some people would be jealous of him.

Sunset Shimmer: After some time of trying and failing, I searched around to see if there was anything that I could use to help me become the new ruler of Equestria and it led me to discovering some new things over the time I was here. Princess Celestia had apparently taken in a new student named Twilight Sparkle. How she had made many friends together, they found the Elements of Harmony, defended Equestria from many threats, and just recently she became an alicorn and she was crowned as a princess along with a prince that was in a relationship with her.

(Y/N): And hearing that, you must've not liked the news at all did you?

Sunset Shimmer: No, I didn't. I couldn't believe what I was hearing when I heard that someone else stole my chance of becoming a princess and not only that, she had a prince alongside her as well. After that is when I decided to go back in and steal both of the crowns containing the Element of Magic and the Element of Heroism to bring them through the Crystal Mirror so that I could gain power to becoming the new ruler and I thought that if you saw it then maybe you would follow right beside my as a prince as well. I snuck into what looked like the Crystal Empire and stole the crown. But when I tried to get away, Twilight and the rest of her friends chased after me. The crown went flying through the portal. That's when I chased after it and found Fluttershy had already found it and gave it to Principal Celestia. And I guess. . . you saw confront her and ever since after that, you know the rest.

With that, she was finally finished and (Y/N) just sat there processing everything that he just heard. This girl that's right in front of him as been from another world ever since they met. Her real parents leaving her at a palace, having to deal with some abusive adoptive parents that worked her until she was absolutely tired and so much that she was under the stress of trying to become a princess just because they only cared about boosting their popularity with the other nobles. She even was overly desperate with her teacher and it led to her betraying her and getting expelled as well. She feared her adoptive parents would do something bad to her so she ran and had no friends to talk to at all. She then accidentally ended up in his world and just wanted her ultimate desire just once in her life. . . to feel like she was needed. To be loved and cared for. She never got this her entire life even when coming to Canterlot High.

Seeing that she was very sincere during the entire conversation, (Y/N) could tell that Sunset wasn't lying at all about what her story was. He didn't even need Applejack for this either as even her and anybody else could tell just how much her entire life meant to her. Everything was the truth and (Y/N) couldn't feel anymore sympathetic with her along with the rest of the girls who were listening as well.

(Y/N) crossed his arms for a second and looked up at the night sky just thinking of how bad her past was as if he was thinking of his own as well. After a minute, (Y/N) looked back at Sunset and did something unexpected. . . He gave her a hug which made her gasp.

Sunset Shimmer: (Y-Y/N)?

(Y/N): Sunset. . . I am so sorry that all of that happened to you. You were alone for so long and nobody even noticed. You grew up with parents that you thought would love you, but turned out that they were just selfish and greedy who just wanted you to do what they say and treated you unfairly to the point where you just ran away from it all. The only thing that you wanted in your life was to be loved, respected, and be the happiest girl around after getting what you wanted, even if meant that you became a bully.

(Y/N) then let's go of Sunset who looks at him surprised before it turns back to worry.

Sunset Shimmer: (Y/N), what am I supposed to do now? I manipulated, bullied, and even so far as to becoming a demon. . . and I almost destroyed you too! Everybody just going to see me as a nothing, but a monster now!

(Y/N): Don't say that Sunset! Sure you did something wrong and they may not forgive you right now, but forgiveness is something that takes time. Some will say that they may never forgive you, but deep down I'm sure they will accept for what you've done and move on. You just need to prove that to them.

Sunset Shimmer: You really think so? I can really do that?

(Y/N): Well, I may have never gone through something like this, but I'm not the kind of guy that would try to make things worse for you. Besides, you can even start right now and you won't even be alone because I'll help you along the way.

Sunset Shimmer: You. . . You really want to help me?

(Y/N) then stands up and looks back at his girlfriends who smile at (Y/N) willing to help Sunset and Sunset looks them too with confusion.

(Y/N): Someone helped me see that any dilemma can be fixed if you just take a look at the flaws inside of it. Even before I broke up with my girls, we all saw you has someone who was an evil bully with no remorse at all, but tonight now that we're all together, we all see that you just wanted and was missing something the entire time while you suffered though such a terrible life. . . You were missing a friend. But you don't have to live that way anymore Sunset.

(Y/N) extends his hand out to Sunset who looks at it with astonishment.

(Y/N): Sunset Shimmer, I'll be your very first friend starting tonight. Would you like to be my friend too?

Sunset stares at (Y/N)'s hand before up at his determined smile on his face as she couldn't believe what he was offering. She had to spend most of her life trying to gain some admiration and love from her adoptive parents which resulted in getting absolutely nothing but more orders, she betrayed her mentor and got herself expelled, even running away from all of Equestria itself just to avoid her adoptive parents and becoming the evil bully queen of CHS. Now, (Y/N) who was her all time nemesis here at CHS is asking her to be his friend? How could she say no to an offer like that?

She soon began to shed tears of joy at the thought of being given a second chance and a chance to heal her from all of this pain that she suffered from. Instead of grabbing his hand though, Sunset instead jumped towards (Y/N) to pull him into a tight hug which surprised him before he quickly returned it.

Sunset Shimmer: *sobbing* Yes! Thank you (Y/N)! I would love to be your friend!

(Y/N) smiles from this seeing that he was able to help even his own enemies and they even became friends with him too. The two embraced each other for a short time before they separated from one another.

(Y/N): Don't worry, Sunset. As your friend, I will always be there for you when you need me. No matter what happens.

Sunset Shimmer: Promise?

(Y/N): It's a Pinkie Promise. Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye.

(Y/N) said this while doing the gestures which made Sunset giggle a little, but she continued to give (Y/N) a caring smile. (Y/N) then motions his hand for Sunset to get up and follow him which she does and the walk over to the rest of the (Hu) Mane 7 and Spike who had listened the entire time they were talking and they all had looks of sadness, guilt, and regret.

(Y/N): Looks like I don't need to explain things at all to the rest of you. You've heard what she said and why she did it.

Applejack: Y-Yeah sugarcube. We were listen' the entire time.

Twilight Sparkle: Sunset. . . is everything you said true?

Sunset Shimmer: Yes. . . It's all true.

Fluttershy then just walks up to Sunset with a little bit of tears strolling down her eyes.

Sunset Shimmer: F-Fluttershy?

Fluttershy then immediately pulled Sunset in for a hug and began sobbing on her shoulder.

Fluttershy: *sobbing* I-I'm s-so sorry S-Sunset! Y-You never d-deserved a-any of t-that!

Rainbow Dash: Y-Yeah, you didn't. If I ever saw those adoptive parents of yours, I'd give them a piece of my mind of how they shouldn't be treating you so unfairly!

Pinkie Pie: Yeah! If you had that much of a rough life then that means you never had a party to cheer you up! We'll need to change that.

Sunset Shimmer: Y-You. . . You would do that. . . for me? Even after what I did to you, your friends, and your boyfriend?

Pinkie Pie: Of course! After hearing about your super duper sad backstory, I now wanna just make you smile like I do all the time. Which means that I'm willing to forgive you.

Applejack: Pinkie's right. After hearing about yer past and how much pain you suffered back in Equestria, I'm more than willin' to let go of the past grudges and move on from everything.

Fluttershy: Sunset. . . I wish to help too like (Y/N) is.

Sunset looks at Fluttershy surprised that now she is offering to help her out.

Sunset Shimmer: B-But. . . But why?

Fluttershy: Because you were never shown kindness throughout your life, so I wish to give and teach it to you. I want to help you Sunset.

Pinkie Pie: Yeah! After you went through so much, it's the least we can do!

Rarity: You need any and all support that you can get darling.

Rainbow Dash: So we'll help you from here on out.

Twilight Sparkle: As a princess, I will do what I can to help you out too, Sunset.

(Y/N): See Sunset? You're not alone in this. We'll ALL help show you just how important friendship is and change your life into a better one.

Hearing all of those kind words from the (Hu) Mane 7 soon brought joyful tears to Sunset's eyes. She soon started to cry again before everyone brought her into a group hug in order to comfort her.

Sunset Shimmer: T-Thank you! I'm so sorry for splitting all of you up and for everything else I did to you!

Rainbow Dash: It's fine, Sunset. I can forgive you.

Applejack: I can forgive ya too.

Everyone then broke up from the group hug and (Y/N) spoke up.

(Y/N): So what are you going to do now, Sunset? You gonna go back to Equestria?

Sunset shakes her head.

Sunset Shimmer: No. It's too early for me to go back now. I've done so many wrong things here at CHS and I have to make them right.

(Y/N): *nods* That's understandable. It won't be an easy thing to do quickly.

Sunset Shimmer: I know, but if it makes what I've done wrong, right then I have to at least try.

Twilight Sparkle: I know that you can do it, Sunset.

Rarity: I think that now we should head inside and rejoin everyone for the Fall Formal.

Applejack: Rarity's right, y'all. Everybody is probably wonderin' where we are.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, you're right. Let's go back in and rejoin everyone.

Pinkie Pie: Yeah! Let's have some fun!

(Y/N): You want to come with us, Sunset?

Sunset shakes her head no to that.

Sunset Shimmer: Sorry, I can't. I need some alone time as I don't think that I can face everyone inside of the school right now, so I'm going to stay outside and think over of what I need to do in my life.

(Y/N): Alright then, if that's what you want I won't stop you.

Pinkie Pie: Come on everyone! It's time to party!

(Y/N): Wait, Twilight! Don't you have to go back to Equestria soon?

Twilight looks up at the moon and sees that it's not quite at it's apex yet which made her smile.

Twilight Sparkle: Yes, but not just yet. The portal is still open for at least half an hour so I think I will enjoy the Fall Formal for a bit before going back. Besides. . .

Twilight then wraps her arms around (Y/N)'s right arm.

Twilight Sparkle: You still owe me a dance.

(Y/N) blushes a bit from that before giving Twilight a smug look.

(Y/N): Well, alright then. Let's finish this party, everyone!

(Hu) Mane 6: Yeah!

With that agreement, the (Hu) Mane 7 all went back inside of the gym to join everyone else in attending the Fall Formal. There was dancing as Applejack and Rainbow Dash had a small dance off with Scootaloo and Apple Bloom being in the drama. There was food too as Pinkie Pie not only stuffed (Y/N)'s face with cupcakes, but also drew on his face with some of the icing. When the (Hu) Mane 7 all went to take a picture together, Photo Finish wanted a lot of creativity causing the seven to use a lot of props and costumes, but they eventually took one all together casually with big smiles.

When it came to the time where (Y/N) and Twilight got the dance floor all to themselves, they slow danced with one another with (Y/N) teaching Twilight how. People all around watching were gossiping how cute they looked together as Prince and Princess of the Fall Formal even the rest of the (Hu) Mane 7. Twilight then showed everyone a new dance where she got on the floor and started dancing as if she was in her pony form much to everyone's befuddlement including (Y/N). (Y/N) however chuckled and decided to just copy what Twilight was doing as he thinks he could learn a thing or two from the way pony's dance.

Shortly after having all of that fun, the Fall Formal ended as the (Hu) Mane 7 were outside near the statue that had the portal back to Equestria as Twilight is hugged by the human counterparts of her friends.

Twilight Sparkle: You'll look out for her, won't you?

Everyone looks at the front entrance where Sunset stands watching them.

Rarity: Of course we will. Although I do expect some sort of apology for last spring's debacle.

Twilight Sparkle: I have a feeling she'll be handing out a lot of apologies.

Spike: We better get going.

Twilight Sparkle: I know we've only been friends for a short time, but I'm gonna miss all of you so much.

(Hu) Mane 6: We will miss you too.

(Y/N): Oh, before I forget.

(Y/N) walks up and takes off the crown that he was wearing before handing it over to Twilight.

(Y/N): I may be your prince in this world, but I know that crown belongs to the me from your world. Still, it kind of feels like we've been together for a long time.

Twilight Sparkle: *giggles* You know it kind of does. But. . . I guess we'll have to be apart once more.

(Y/N) nods as his eyes water up a little.

(Y/N): I'm really gonna miss you Twi.

Twilight Sparkle: Me too, (Y/N).

Twilight turns to walk back to the portal before a romantic thought crosses her mind and she immediately turns back to (Y/N) and walks right in front of him with a smile looking up at him.

(Y/N): *blushes* T-Twilight?

Twilight kept both of her silence and her smile before she does something completely unexpected and she places both of her hands on (Y/N)'s cheeks and kisses him on the lips surprising him as it immediately made him blush while the rest of the girls eyes widen and gasp. (Y/N) then slowly closes his eyes as he melts into the kiss and wraps his arms around Twilight to pull her closer. The kiss lasted not too long as the two separated and gave sweet smiles to one another. Twilight then says her last few words to (Y/N).

Twilight Sparkle: I love you, my sweet prince.

(Y/N): I love you too, my little princess.

That was the final goodbye as Twilight walks back to the portal with Spike following her as he smirked at her.

Spike: You just HAD to do that because it was (Y/N), didn't you?

Twilight Sparkle: Q-Quiet, Spike. I-It was an instinct that kicked in at the last second.

Spike: *rolls eyes* Sure it was. Anyway that crown actually does suit you, Princess Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: You know what, Spike? I am starting to feel a little more comfortable wearing it.

Spike: And the wings?

Twilight Sparkle: I've been walking on two legs and picking things up with what (Y/N) calls hands! Wings? I'm thrilled that's all I'll be dealing with back in Equestria!

Spike leaps through the magic surface of the portal and Twilight follows. On the lawn, the six friends Twilight has just left behind lose their ears, tails, and wings. The change catches Rainbow Dash flat-footed, as she was hovering at the time and thumps heavily down to the grass. Pinkie runs toward the portal, hits it face first, and only succeeds in knocking herself back to the sidewalk. She lifts her head woozily as the other five gather around.

Pinkie Pie: Aw bummer.

(Y/N): The portal's closed. Our magic was connected to both of those crowns, so that they're back in Equestria, we lost our powers too.

Pinkie Pie: Aw double bummer.

Rainbow Dash: So (Y/N), how was it like getting a kiss from a princess, hmm~?

The rest of his girlfriends gave (Y/N) a smug look interested in his answer, but he blushes, darts his eyes back and forth, and becomes flustered.

(Y/N): Uh. . . I'm out!

(Y/N) jogs off home not wanting to deal with the embarrassment while the rest of the girls look at each other and giggle.

(Hu) Mane 5: That's our (Y/N)!

Equestria. . .

At the Crystal Castle that houses the magic mirror, Twilight's five friends are waiting here nervously, along with Celestia and Cadence, with Rainbow pacing and the others sitting nearby. A whole lot of nothing happens for a few seconds before Twilight emerges out back in her equine form and straining mightily to keep her balance on only those two limbs. Gravity finally wins out over learned behavior, and her front hooves come down safely on the floor. Everypony around smiles as the girls all gather around Twilight as they are happy to see her.

Fluttershy: Twilight!

Rainbow Dash: You're back!

Rarity: You've got both of the crowns!

Pinkie Pie: I knew you could do it!

Applejack: Oh, we were so worried.

Princess Celestia: Sunset Shimmer, is she alright?

Twilight Sparkle: I think she's gonna be fine. I left her in good hands.

Rainbow Dash and Rarity trade a puzzled look.

Rainbow Dash: What are hands?

Twilight Sparkle: Oh. . . You'll have to ask-

Another flare from the mirror, and Spike comes flying out as if shot from a cannon. Restored to dragon form, he slams into Twilight's rump and tumbles to the floor. Looking himself over to make sure this is genuine, he exchanges an ecstatic look with her. Twilight then realizes that one pony is missing from the group and she looks around frantically.

Twilight Sparkle: Wait, where's (Y/N)? I figured he would be with you to see me back too.

Princess Cadance: Don't worry, he's here. I think the last time I saw him, he was speaking to a new member of the castle guard. Flash Sentry, I think his name was.

Twilight's eyes widened from that as it looks like her (Y/N) has bonded with the same guy that helped her out back in the Human World. She decided to walk through the corridor to find her boyfriend and eventually she heard a conversation going on as two voices sounded awfully familiar.

(Y/N): Well sometimes I just prefer my skills to be more of an art, not a science.

Flash Sentry: If you say so. From what I heard, you've read just about every combat spell book there is.

(Y/N): Well, not all of them as I still have a lot to learn.

Flash Sentry: Don't we all.

Twilight turns a corner to see (Y/N)'s back turned towards her and he was speaking with a stallion that had the exact same color palette as the Flash Sentry in the other world and he was wearing gold armor too. It didn't take but a second for Flash to notice Twilight right behind (Y/N) as he smirks at him.

Flash Sentry: Don't look now, but I think that there's somepony behind you that's desperate to see you.

(Y/N) raised an eyebrow at that before he does look behind him and his eyes popped wide open and he stares at Twilight like his eyes were playing tricks on him. Twilight's eyes water a bit and she smiles too being able to see her boyfriend again. After a few seconds, (Y/N) get's excited and rushes over to give Twilight a really tight hug which she returns.

(Y/N): TWILIGHT! You're back! I'm so glad you're okay!

Twilight Sparkle: It's okay, I'm here again. Sorry, if I worried you.

(Y/N): I'll be honest, I was a little worried. But something kept telling me that you'd be okay over in that world and sure enough my psyche was correct. I see you even got my crown back too.

Twilight levitates (Y/N)'s crown back on his head. They both then pecked each other on the lips before hugging once more over the success of the mission. The rest of the girls then joined in including Spike.

Spike: Oh, by the way Twilight made some friends over in that other world. They looked exactly like all of you.

Everyone around was intrigued by this as (Y/N) wraps a hoof around Twilight.

(Y/N): Well, this we've got to hear.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah! Tell us everything that happened there!

Walking more along the corridor, Twilight explained to her friends and Cadance what exactly that other world was like.

Fluttershy: Where did you stay?

Rarity: What did they wear?

Pinkie Pie: Did ya have fun?

Applejack: What'd ya eat?

Rainbow Dash: Would ya say she's just as awesome as me?

Twilight Sparkle: *sighs* I wanna tell you all everything, I do, but I'm just so exhausted from all the dancing.

This surprised her friends before (Y/N) got a thought in his mind and spoke up.

(Y/N): Still, it sounded like you weren't able to do everything on your own. How did you go to learn so quickly in that dimension?

Twilight Sparkle: Well. . .

Twilight was about to explain to (Y/N) how it started, but a certain pink party mare beat her to it.

Pinkie Pie: Once you fell through the portal, you met up with some guy that looked like (Y/N) who was able to teach you everything you know about what you needed to learn, but one of the times that you got stuck some guy you met in the other world who played a guitar, was in a band, and helped prove you didn't destroy all the decorations for a big dance, allowed you to even grab a date with (Y/N) too, but it was almost ruined due to him fighting as a hero again like always?!

Both stop as Twilight and (Y/N) fall into hopeless confusion as Twilight tries vainly to figure out how Pinkie could possibly be dead right in two worlds. The pink wacko finally stops to pull in a huge drum of air.

Pinkie Pie: Right?

(Y/N), Twilight, and Spike glance at each other for a brief moment before back at Pinkie.

Twilight Sparkle: How did you know that?

Pinkie Pie: Just a hunch.

Here comes a big squeaky grin, and here goes Pinkie, bouncing merrily off down the corridor. (Y/N) chuckles before saying. . .

(Y/N): That's Pinkie folks!

Twilight rolls her eyes and smiles at this latest example of the bizarre wisdom that is Pinkie, then wraps a foreleg around (Y/N) wanting to pull him in for a hug which he returns. The Mane 7 are glad to be back together and better than ever as the prince and princess are reunited once more.

End of Equestria Girls Arc .

The Nintega Guy: That'll do it. Equestria Girls is officially over.

Twilight Sparkle: You know when you started this, I wasn't expecting much, but you made such great development in this arc, Nintega.

The Nintega Guy: What can I say? I'm full of surprises.

Sunset Shimmer: I see you used a creative backstory for me as well, great way to end off this segment. So what's next?

The Nintega Guy: Actually, hate to break it to you, but this won't get updated for awhile.

Sunset Shimmer: Huh? Why not?

The Nintega Guy: The bad news is Sunset is that I'm more experienced with writing Friendship is Magic than Equestria Girls and also Rainbow Rocks didn't begin until after Season 4.

Twilight Sparkle: So, you're going back to the Hero of Equestria?

The Nintega Guy: Eeyup. Righto, my violet alicorn friend. This is still fun to write though as I do enjoy Equestria Girls too. But for now, until Season 4 ends, I'm going on hiatus.

Twilight Sparkle: But who will look after this story? It takes you over a month just to get finished with one season.

The Nintega Guy: And you CAN'T rush a masterpiece Twilight. These chapters take time and I work worse when I rush. Don't worry though, I've got not only Sunset, but my friends shadowlight2784 and Jordanwolfboy9743 got me covered for keeping the Equestria Girls fans occupied.

Sunset Shimmer: Well, in that case, thanks for looking at the Equestria Girls arc everyone. After Season 4 is done we'll see you in the Rainbow Rocks arc. See you all later!

Nintega, Sunset, and Twilight wave at the readers.

New Intro! Rainbow Rocks!

The Nintega Guy: Well, I'm back to making this story everybody as things have been harder than it seems with the other stories, but no worries at all as I don't plan on disappointing you at all with what I have planned for this arc of the Hero of Canterlot High!

Twilight who was in her Equestria Girls human form comes walking in as she holds a disc in her hands with a smile on her face.

Twilight Sparkle: Speaking of plans, Nintega had something prepared for this occasion that you guys were probably not expecting at all.

The Nintega Guy: That's right Twi. Ladies and gentleman! What this disc holds and what the title says, is exactly what you are seeing. I have listened to the music a ton and I'm pretty much an expert at it. . . You are seeing that I have created a brand new intro for the Rainbow Rocks Arc of this story.

Twilight Sparkle: I, of course had it completed along with our currently now reformed friend of this arc as well.

Sunset comes walking in as she waves to the readers with a smile as well.

Sunset Shimmer: Hey, everyone. Bet you didn't expect it, but I can be pretty good when it comes to electronics as well.

The Nintega Guy: Hehe~ Well, you ARE a gamer girl. . . who ragequits every single time she plays with Fluttershy. . .

Sunset flinches from that before she smirks and gives Nintega a playful punch on the shoulder.

Sunset Shimmer: Ha ha. . .

The Nintega Guy: Please keep in mind that this opening is meant to be played when it is supposed to. Once you see the words, " (Insert Opening Here)" that is your cue to play what Twilight is currently holding.

The camera tilts to the side which confused all three of them, but Nintega waves his hands in defense.

The Nintega Guy: No! Not the disc! I meant what is going to be played "in" the disc!

Sunset Shimmer: You might as well just play it already, so they can get the point.

Nintega rolls his eyes from that with a smirk as he takes the disc that Twilight was holding and inserts it into a disc compartment in his laptop, so that the intro can play properly.

The Nintega Guy: Okay, here we go. . .

Nintega presses play as the intro starts up.

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A rhythmic drum beat starts and as the gem symbol of the Dazzlings' pendant rotates around, the mirror that was in front of Canterlot High appears. The camera zooms in as a (F/C) silhouette of someone's feet walks out and starts tapping their feet and clapping their hands to the beat of the music. The mirror that was behind him zooms a distance away from them as they turn around to see something strange.

The Rainbooms: We used to fight with each other

A girl in a purple silhouette along with a dog then falls to her knees out of the portal and looks around before she looks up to see this tall familiar male in front of her.

(Oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh)

That was before we discovered

He offers her his hand which she accepts as she stands up and looks up at him surprised before they both look over towards the entrance to Canterlot High.

(Oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh)

That when your friendship is real

Five more familiar silhouettes that was of the (Hu) Mane 5 then come out of the entrance as they confront the two standing with each other. The purple silhouette of Twilight who was with (Y/N) takes his hand and forces him to extend it out.

(Oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh)

Yeah, you just say what ya feel

The rest of the girls in front of him did excited gestures as they all gathered into a group hug before they all seven of them strike a pose with Twilight leading them.

And the music, yeah, the music

The scene then switches to show Sunset Shimmer rising up into the air in a pillar of light as she transforms into Demon Shimmer which shocks the (Hu) Mane 7.

Gets us to the top

Demon Shimmer blasts a beam downwards as (Y/N) rushes up towards to engage in a battle with her. The beam only pushes (Y/N) back towards his girlfriends as they held hands and formed a heart shaped around one another seeing that they were able to unlock the magic of friendship and they vanquish Demon Shimmer who turns back into Sunset Shimmer.

As we learn how the rainbow. . .

Sunset Shimmer was on her knees before (Y/N) walks up to her and offers her his hand as well which she slowly accepts.

Rainbow Rocks!

The title My Little Pony Equestria Girls: The Hero of Canterlot High appears before it zooms away and the title Rainbow Rocks appears right after. During each beat the respective colors of the (Hu) Mane 7 come in as the letters of the word "Rainbow" rockets over each member of the (Hu) Mane 7. R goes over Rainbow Dash, A goes over Rarity, I goes over Fluttershy, N goes over Applejack, B goes over (Y/N), O goes over Pinkie Pie, and finally W goes over Twilight.

Applejack: You can pick up the bass

(Y/N) pulls a bass guitar out of nowhere and throws it over his back as a certain apple-themed girl's hand catches it and she plays it.

The Rainbooms: (Oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh)

Rainbow Dash: And you can play the guitar

She flies out from right behind Applejack as she strikes a pose before playing her guitar as well.

The Rainbooms: (Oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh)

(Y/N) then pulls out two drumsticks from behind his back and he spins them around before throwing them in a random direction.

Pinkie Pie: You can bang on the drums

Pinkie catches the drumsticks with both her hands as she instantly goes into an adrenaline rush and starts to bang on a drum set that magically appeared in front of her. Fluttershy was right behind and nearly slipped before (Y/N) catches and has her stand back up before handing her a tambourine that conjured up in his hand.

The Rainbooms: (Oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh)

Rarity comes out from behind (Y/N) as he twirls her around before her hands her a keytar. A microphone then suddenly appears in (Y/N)'s hand as he sees someone in the distance before running up to them.

Twilight Sparkle: Or you can sing like a star

Both Twilight and (Y/N) hold the microphone as they both sing their hearts out wrapping their arms around one another.

The Rainbooms: And the music, yeah, the music

(Y/N) steps forward before all of the girls hold their instruments up and colored beams shoot out from each of them before they collide to conjure a large guitar that falls into (Y/N)'s hands and he looks at it with astonishment before shredding it like a pro.

Gets us to the top

(Y/N) then sees three girls that looked like that Dazzlings as both Aria Blaze and Sonata Dusk stood next to each other before Adagio Dazzle pushes them both out of her way and she motions (Y/N) with a finger to come their way.

As we learn how the rainbow. . .

Rainbow Rocks!

Sunset Shimmer comes up right beside (Y/N) and places a hand on his shoulder to get him to focus which he does as the rest of the (Hu) Mane 7 all gather up with their instruments ready to face the Dazzlings. They all Pony-up before their respective colors shoots out into the sky.

As we learn how the rainbow. . .

Rainbow Rocks!

The colors all shoot in multiple directions before they all spell two words. . . Rainbow Rocks. The title of the book sinks down above once more before the music finally finishes.

(End Intro Here)

Nintega stops playing the intro as both Twilight and Sunset give nods of approval.

Sunset Shimmer: Hmm, I like it. Just what was all of that in there near the end of the intro, Nintega?

The Nintega Guy: *chuckles mischievously* You'll see, Sunset~ You'll see~

Twilight Sparkle: Your level of creativity with our books almost scares me, but. . . I know that whatever you have planned with do just right with adding what needs to added to the book.

The Nintega Guy: Thanks, Twi. As for you guys, hope you enjoyed the intro and what is shown here. . . is somewhat of a definition of what's going to happen in this arc. Stay tuned comrades and we'll see you in the Rainbow Rocks arc!

Twilight Sparkle: & Sunset Shimmer: Enjoy the read! *waves at readers*

Chapter 8: The Birth of The Rainbooms

It has been a couple of months ever since everybody has witnessed the battle out in the front of Canterlot High school and the discovery of magic in the Human World. Ever since, the (Hu) Mane 6 have been more popular around the school as people were wondering just how six girls and one boy were able to transform into ponies like that. While nobody knew the answer, not even the victims themselves, nobody really let it bother them too much as they thought that all of the magic was over. . . or was it?

Right now, we see (Y/N) and Flash Sentry walking across the hall together carrying some instruments that looked to be guitar cases.

Flash Sentry: Hey, bro. You wanna hang with me and some of the others during lunch today. You know the musical showcase is coming up and it has been awhile since we played our guitars when you were in our band. Remember, sophomore year?

(Y/N): Yeah, that was a blast. How can I forget? Also, about lunch I'd be glad to, but I was speaking with Rainbow earlier today and she wanted to talk to me along with the other girls, so I have to decline the invite.

Flash Sentry: Understandable. You know, you've been hanging out with them more than I've anticipated lately.

(Y/N): Is that a problem?

Flash Sentry: Nah. It's just that you've been apart from them for so many months up until just recently that it's still kind of hard to get used to the fact that you're with your five girlfriends again. We've hung out less often than we usual do with some others like Sandalwood, Brawly Beats or even Micro Chips.

(Y/N): *chuckles* Well, it's not like our friendship is going to drift apart now that I've rekindled my relationship with my girlfriends. I'll still keep in touch because that's what friends are for.

A faint blush then appears on (Y/N)'s cheeks as he was just thinking about one familiar girl that he met and he looks up slightly as well.

(Y/N): A-At least. . . that's what someone special told me. . .

Flash notices (Y/N)'s daydreaming as he gives him a playful smirk.

Flash Sentry: Oooh~ Someone's thinking about their girlfriend from another world~

(Y/N) flinches from that and regains his composure before he glares at Flash slightly annoyed from his teasing as he clenches his teeth.

(Y/N): She's not my girlfriend!

Flash Sentry: Heh, says you. . . Prince who danced with the Princess of the Fall Formal. . .

(Y/N) looks away from Flash, still blushing and he grumbles as he had nothing to counter with that. Suddenly, the both of them noticed a girl with moderate cerise eyes, moderate cobalt blue hair with brilliant opal stripes, light yellowish gray skin, with dark purple glasses pass them. This was Vinyl Scratch, but the school likes to call her DJ Pon-3 since she is the school DJ.

She was wearing her headphones over her ears and jamming to some dubstep music while walking past both (Y/N) and Flash as all they can do is stare at her with blank looks on their faces before (Y/N) decides to speak up.

(Y/N): Someone's about to get caught by Principal Celestia. . .

Both of them let out some laughs from this before they all of a sudden heard the school bell ring meaning that class was about to start in just a minute.

(Y/N): Well, I've got English with Miss Cheerilee next and I don't want to give her any unexcused tardies, so I'll see you later Flash.

Flash Sentry: *nods* Right. Catch you later, bro.

Both of them shared a fist bump before rushing to go their classes before they were considered late. As (Y/N) predicted, Vinyl got caught by Principal Celestia for having her headphones on in the hall and being late to class because of it. Principal Celestia punished her by confiscating her headphones for the rest of the day, but Vinyl decided to enjoy more of her music by using ear buds instead.

When lunch time was in session, everybody was in the cafeteria including (Y/N) as he got some food that he wanted before he looks over at the distance before seeing Rainbow Dash waving to him to get his attention as she could be seen with the rest of (Y/N)'s girlfriends. Sunset wasn't able to join them because she was still handling some community work around the school as tasked. (Y/N) walks over and sits down right beside Rainbow as she smiles along with the rest.

Rainbow Dash: And there he is. Glad you could join us, babe.

(Y/N): *chuckles* Thanks, Dashie. So about that thing that you wanted to discuss with us. What exactly is on your mind this time?

Rainbow Dash: Well, you know the music showcase is coming up and it just came to mind that. . . why don't we form our own band?

(Y/N) was sipping from a milk carton and when he heard Rainbow Dash ask that, he nearly snorts milk out of his nose as that caught him off guard. Rarity sighs from this as she grabs a napkin and walks over to wipe (Y/N)'s face off.

Rarity: Careful with the way you drink your beverages, dear. You may end up burning your nose.

(Y/N): Phew, sorry and thanks Rarity. That just caught me off guard. A band?

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, we should totally form a band! I mean the musical showcase is in just a couple of weeks and we can play instruments and sing, so us seven can make the perfect team.

Rainbow Dash was right about this as of course, (Y/N) knows that she can play the electric guitar, Applejack plays the bass guitar, Pinkie Pie plays the drums, Rarity plays the piano, and Fluttershy can play the tambourine. However, (Y/N) gets a confused look which Applejack notices.

Applejack: What's with that weird look, hun?

(Y/N): Nothing, it's just that. . . I've played with Flash's band a lot when it comes to music and this is pretty much a first for me as all of us never really played our instruments together. Besides, do we even have any songs written that we could play?

Fluttershy: Um, well, (Y/N) there was something that I had planned that I feel that we can all sing as group. I'm still writing down a few and I think that they would be perfect for the music showcase.

(Y/N) smiles from this, but Rainbow Dash didn't look too amused.

(Y/N): Oh, well that's great Fluttershy.

Rainbow Dash: Eh, I guess. I've got some sick songs written as well and I think that they will look good on us if we play those too. And (Y/N), what's wrong with a little change? You're just playing with your girlfriends.

Pinkie Pie then suddenly appears from the ceiling like a bat as her face was right in front of (Y/N)'s.

Pinkie Pie: And what harm has there ever been with wanting to even be with your girlfriends, who by the way has the best boyfriend ever!

She says this as she spins (Y/N) around and around before he finally stops and holds his head dizzy. As soon as he regains his composure, (Y/N) looks over towards another lunch table and sees Flash talking with some other guitarists at the school and (Y/N) gets a skeptical look before shrugging his shoulders and he looks back at his girlfriends before smiling.

(Y/N): Eh, what the heck? It'd be nice to actually do something big as a group again with my girlfriends.

Rainbow Dash gets a hopeful smile from this.

Rainbow Dash: So you're in?

(Y/N): *nods* I'm one hundred percent in, girls.

Rainbow Dash beams from this before she turns to the other members of the (Hu) Mane 6.

Rainbow Dash: Okay then, one final time. All those in favor of starting a band, raise their hands!

Rainbow raises her own before seeing all five others raise theirs as well as this made everybody smile.

(Y/N): It's unanimous then. Let's a start a band, girls!

Everybody else let out voices of agreement to that as they all continued to eat and chat about what they should do to prepare for when the musical showcase hits in a couple of weeks.

Since everybody wanted to get to practicing on forming the band, they all decided to go home and get the instruments ready that they planned on bringing so that they can get their music and songs started. However, it turns out that not everybody was ready for it quite yet as Rainbow Dash wanted to head to the music store with everyone once school was over for the day. She told everybody that she actually needed a new guitar which confused some of the gang. Right now they were in the music store as (Y/N) was the first one to walk inside and he notices Vinyl Scratch who got her headphones back and was listening to something on her phone before she notices (Y/N) and smiles at him.

Vinyl Scratch: Hey, look who it is.

(Y/N): Hey, Vinyl. Looks like someone's finally got their precious headphones back after being distracted in the hall.

Vinyl sheepishly rubs the back of her head from that with a nervous smile.

Vinyl Scratch: *nervous laugh* Yeah. I'll think twice before listening to music when transitioning classes again. . .

(Y/N): (Considering how often she even carries those headphones on her. . . I highly doubt that. . .)

Vinyl Scratch: Anyways, what brings you here, (Y/N)? Looking for some new hits?

(Y/N): Oh, no. I'm not here for me. One of my girlfriends, Rainbow Dash was hoping that she can actually get a new guitar here. . . which I don't remember why. . .

As he says this, the girls enter the store and Rainbow Dash was carrying a guitar case as Vinyl Scratch stows her music player under the counter.

Rarity: Rainbow Dash, I simply don't understand why you can't just play the guitar you have.

Rainbow Dash's response to that is to set the case on the counter and open it to reveal that the electric guitar inside is a wreck with scratches and nicks all over the body. (Y/N) cringes from this while Rarity gasps from the damaged guitar.

Rarity: Now I understand.

(Y/N): Talk about a bad guitar day. How did this happen anyway?

Rainbow Dash: Had it tipped towards an open window and when I wasn't looking. . . you know the rest.

(Y/N): Makes sense. Don't worry Dash, we'll find you a new guitar that'll instantly grow on you.

Pinkie zips into view behind them, holding up a blue one with black tiger stripes.

Pinkie Pie: How about this one?

Rainbow Dash: No.

She then holds up a banjo.

Pinkie Pie: Lookie here!

Rainbow Dash: No.

(Y/N) looks at Applejack with a raised eyebrow.

(Y/N): Doesn't Big Mac play the banjo sometimes?

Applejack: Yep. He hasn't done it for a while though.

Pinkie then holds up a sousaphone.

Pinkie Pie: Super groovy!

(Y/N): Pinkie, that's a sousaphone. . . not a guitar. . .

Rainbow Dash: That definitely won't work.

Applejack: Well, whatcha looking for?

Rainbow Dash: That's the problem! I need something that looks as awesome as I'm gonna make it sound.

Her feet stop short, her eyes widen, and she sucks in an incredulous gasp, as hanging vertically on the wall, directly in front of her, is a shiny red double-neck model with stars and lightning bolts adorning the body.

(Y/N): Dang, that does scream Rainbow Dash if you ask me.

The reflection of the guitar shining in Rainbow's pupils as she reaches forward to grasp one of the necks of the guitar, but suddenly another hand takes hold of the other neck. It is revealed that the person who grabbed this was Trixie as the two looked at each other surprised before the two girls pull the guitar down from its mount and yank it back and forth.

Rainbow Dash: Hands off my guitar, Trixie!

Trixie: I touched it first, Rainbow Dash!

Rainbow Dash: I need it to play for my band!

Trixie: Well, the Great and Powerful Trixie needs a guitar to play in her band as well.

(Y/N) instantly intervenes between the two of them before anything bad could've happened to the guitar that they both wanted.

(Y/N): Alright, you two. Knock it off. You're going to break it and then no one will be able to have it.

Rainbow Dash & Trixie: I need it!

(Y/N): Well, this is indeed a problem. . .

Applejack: Sounds to me like this is a makin' for a nice, friendly competition.

(Y/N): Hmm, okay. Why don't you two have a. . . shred off? The one who plays their guitar the best will determine who gets to keep the guitar that you two desperately want.

Rainbow Dash: *smiles* All right! Let's see who plays best!

Trixie narrows her eyes at Rainbow Dash with a competitive look.

Trixie: A shred-off?

Rainbow Dash does the same thing.

Rainbow Dash: Shred ON!

As soon as Rainbow lifts one open hand overhead, Pinkie hangs down into view with a light gray and white guitar for her to grab by the neck. The sports nut lets go with a grinding riff, which Trixie counters with one of her own on a another guitar she has picked up in the meantime. They trade figures again as the screen splits diagonally for a moment to show both determined faces with Rainbow at top left, Trixie at bottom right and all twenty fingers race across the strings.

The duel continues, with the background behind each girl now a single solid color with blue being for Rainbow and purple for Trixie. Trixie's playing generates a sound wave that pushes Rainbow Dash back a few steps, but the wild-haired instrumentalist just grimaces and strikes a new series of chords that sets off quite a change.

Suddenly. . . yellow energy crackles all over both her body and the guitar, her eyes glowing pure white, and the pony ears she sported during the final showdown against Sunset Shimmer during the Fall Formal manifest themselves. In addition, the guitar body and head turn a vivid shade of blue, and the neck goes red with yellow lightning bolts between the frets.

Trixie's jaw drops at the sight, but Rainbow Dash floats higher and higher as her hair elongates into a tail and wings sprout from her back to complete the transformation. She plunges downward while playing a final high-speed riff, one leg extended for a stomp, and hits the floor in a kneeling position. Out comes a rainbow-hued shock wave that was similar to a Sonic Rainboom and it pushes Trixie back and throws up a dense cloud of dust.

As the dust clears, the figures of the six friends gradually appear and the energy that surrounded Rainbow Dash has dissipated. She grins up at their dumbstruck expressions and drinks in the round of cheers and applause that they send her way. Across the showroom, Trixie has lost her guitar and fetched up among the tumbled components of a drum kit and it takes her a second to recover her senses after pushing a loose snare away from her face before (Y/N) kneels down to her and extends a hand out to her.

(Y/N): Need a hand there, Trix?

Trixie looks at (Y/N) hand and blushes before she bashfully accepts it while standing back up.

Trixie: Th-Thank you, (Y/-

She then realizes what (Y/N) just called her as she frowns and pokes (Y/N) a couple of times on the forehead with a finger.

Trixie: Hey! What has Trixie told you about calling her that, mister?

(Y/N): *chuckles* You're welcome.

Trixie puffs her cheeks out with a blush before letting go of (Y/N)'s hand as all (Y/N) could do was smirk at Trixie's reaction. She then points ahead of (Y/N) who looks behind himself.

Trixie: By the way, what was all of that?

She was referring to the fact that Rainbow Dash all of a sudden transformed again similar to the Fall Formal a couple of months ago and this surprised even (Y/N) as this was hard for him to take in as well.

(Y/N): Honestly, I'm not sure. . . but this seems like something that I should look into.

(Y/N) says this as he reaches into his pocket and pulls out his phone before taking a picture of Rainbow Dash with her wings and pony tail. Rainbow Dash then stands up with the guitar as Vinyl Scratch walks over, carrying the double-neck.

Rainbow Dash: Check me out!

Vinyl Scratch: I have no idea what just happened at all, but I think that we can all agree that Rainbow Dash is the victor and deserves this sick, new guitar!

Rainbow Dash reaches to claim her prize, but pulls her hand back in hesitation and looks down at the one she has just played so well. She tilts it to catch her reflection in the lustrous surface before she smiles and hugs the guitar.

Rainbow Dash: Uh, she can have it. Turns out this is the one that really speaks to me.

Trixie stares across at her, jaw hanging slack, but returns to full ham mode as Vinyl Scratch crosses her with the double-neck before Trixie takes it.

Trixie: The Great and Powerful Trixie always wins in the end!

Rainbow Dash just walks past her with a smug look on her face.

Rainbow Dash: I'd doubt it.

Trixie's eyes pop wide open at this crack and up at the counter, Vinyl is back behind the register. Rainbow Dash walks up and hands over some cash, and the group except for (Y/N) is soon on the way out the door. Trixie glances down at the instrument she now holds as the price tag reads a rather expensive price. . .

Trixie: Twelve-thousand dollars?!

She grimaces before pointing indignantly out the door.

Trixie: You'll pay for this, Rainbow Dash!

Pinkie pokes her head back into the store.

Pinkie Pie: No, silly! If you want it, you have to pay for it.

She winks before disappearing out of view and (Y/N) just walks up and smirks from Pinkie Pie being so random. He then looks at Trixie who fumes a little before she suddenly gets a dejected expression that she can't even afford to buy such an expensive guitar that she wants.

Trixie: I guess the Great and Powerful Trixie shall be guitarless at the musical showcase.

(Y/N) couldn't help, but feel bad for Trixie as he really wanted to help her out. He takes a look at his phone in order to check his savings and he puts a finger on his chin before nodding and he puts his phone away before looking back at Trixie with a smile. He then takes the guitar out of Trixie's hands which confused her before he goes up to the counter where Vinyl smiles at him.

(Y/N): I'd like to pay for this guitar for a friend who believe it or not. . . kind of deserves it.

Trixie was shocked to hear (Y/N) say that as she runs up right beside him.

Trixie: But (Y/N), there is no possible way that you can pay for something that is twelve-thousand dollars!

(Y/N): Watch and learn, Trix!

(Y/N) pulls out his wallet from his pocket and inspects it before bringing out twelve, thousand dollar bills and lays them down on the counter. Vinyl looks down at this surprised before she looks back up at (Y/N) who crosses his arms and smirks before nodding. Vinyl regains her composure as she takes the money and gave you the guitar along with the case. (Y/N) then turns back to Trixie and presented her with both of the products.

(Y/N): See? And better yet, it's all yours.

Trixie stared at the guitar with astonishment as she can't believe that (Y/N) literally payed for something that is so expensive just for her. Nevertheless, she slowly takes the guitar from his hands.

Trixie: H-How were you. . . How could you even afford that?!

All (Y/N) does is wink at Trixie with a playful smile.

(Y/N): Some secrets are just meant to be kept, but don't worry I did get my money through a source that only I'm familiar with.

Trixie: Trixie. . . doesn't know what to say. . . This is so generous of you.

(Y/N): Eh, I guess I learned a thing or two from Rarity.

He shrugs before he places a hand on Trixie's shoulder and smiles at her.

(Y/N): But even so, I'd rather see you happy than be disappointed about just about anything including what just happened with your shred off with Rainbow Dash.

Trixie: You really didn't need to do this for Trixie, (Y/N).

(Y/N): I didn't. . . but I did.

(Y/N) smiles as he gets ready to walk out of the store and Trixie looks at him for a second before back at the guitar before getting second thoughts about her decision. She runs up to (Y/N) and grabs him by the arm.

Trixie: Wait!

(Y/N) looks back at Trixie who looks down at the guitar before she holds it up to him.

Trixie: Maybe you should have it instead.

(Y/N)'s eyes popped open from this as Trixie is literally saying that she changed her mind about the guitar and would rather have him take it even after he just bought it for you.

(Y/N): T-Trixie, you don't have to do that. Besides, I already have a guitar so it's no big deal at all.

Trixie: Trixie knows. But the Great and Generous Trixie demands that (Y/N) (L/N) should take this guitar that he just so generously himself bought for Trixie. In fact, you already do so much for the others including Trixie at CHS that Trixie won't take no for an answer. So please, accept this.

(Y/N) looks at Trixie before back down at the guitar before he smiles and just takes it.

(Y/N): Are you sure you want to give this to me, Trixie?

Trixie: The Great and Powerful Trixie never goes back on her word. And with that being said, she shall find a guitar that will so desperately match her perfectly.

(Y/N) rolls his eyes from that with a smirk on his face.

(Y/N): I'll just take that as a yes. . .

Trixie smirks back at (Y/N) as she points a finger at him looking serious.

Trixie: Trixie expects you to play that guitar that she just gave you for the musical showcase. If she doesn't then she won't forgive you for not displaying her indulgence to the school.

(Y/N): *chuckles* Duly noted.

Trixie was getting ready to browse more some guitars before she turns back to (Y/N) and walks back towards him to peck him on the cheek which surprised (Y/N) as his cheeks turned pink. Trixie went back to look at some more guitars that might suit her tastes while (Y/N) just looks at her for a moment thinking about that kiss that she just gave him before he smiles and walks out of the store before looking down at his brand new guitar.

(Y/N): (You know what, this guitar suits me. I think that I'll use it. . . with a few modifications that is. . .)

The very next day, Fluttershy asked for some assistance from the others at the animal shelter and almost everyday had their day booked, expect for Rarity and (Y/N) who told Fluttershy that they would be glad to help her out there. We see the three of them walk inside now as they all place their backpacks on the counter.

Fluttershy: Thanks for coming you guys. The rescue center needs all the help it can get.

(Y/N): *chuckles* If it means to not only see, but also take care of these cute little animals then I'm more than happy to help out, Fluttershy.

Rarity: Helping cute little puppies and kitties will never go out of style.

She says this as she lifts up a kitten and nuzzles its cheek while (Y/N) was patting a puppy before he turns to Fluttershy.

(Y/N): So what's on the agenda for us, Flutters?

Fluttershy: Once a year, a lucky volunteer gets to clean the hamster habitat. I signed up for it months ago to be sure I'd get it.

Across the way, Fluttershy has come to a large, glass-walled enclosure in one corner. A door leads into a maze of translucent, multicolored tubing pieces and a cage equipped with a hamster wheel. Even from this distance, plenty of stains and splotches can be seen within the brightly hued plastic. Fluttershy steps to a hatch and opens it as (Y/N) and a noticeably unsettled Rarity reluctantly moves closer, having put down the kitten.

Fluttershy: Housecleaning~!

Rarity: Ooh. Uh, Fluttershy, darling, aren't hamsters, uh, rodents?

Fluttershy kneels and opens a hatch at floor level.

Fluttershy: They sure are. But they're cute and cuddly like bunnies.

(Y/N): And I know one particularly cute and cuddly girl who can make anything sound adorable.

(Y/N) says this as he pats Fluttershy's head and she giggles from that before pecking (Y/N) on the cheek.

(Y/N): Anyways, who's doing what Flutters?

Fluttershy: (Y/N), I was hoping you could help me with cleaning the habitat and Rarity, I would like for you to watch over the hamsters while we're cleaning.

This gives Rarity an uneasy look as she looks down at the hamsters coming out of their tubes.

Rarity: I. . . suppose that won't be a problem.

Fluttershy: Okay, everyhamster, follow Rarity into the next room. She'll take good care of you while (Y/N) and I give your home a nice scrub.

Rarity leads them out of the cage and just cringes at each of them before she forces herself to give a small smile.

About thirty minutes later, Fluttershy is seen plying a cloth on part of the habitat and (Y/N) was using a sponge before he dries it off with a cloth as well. As soon as they put their finishing touches, the whole rig is now squeaky clean.

(Y/N): Shiny and spotless. Exactly how it needs to be for an animal's health.

Fluttershy: Thank you so much for your help, (Y/N).

(Y/N): No problem, Fluttershy. Anyway, we haven't heard anything from Rarity in awhile, so I'm sure that she must be doing good with the hamsters while we were taking care of the habitat. Let's go let her know that the hamsters are free to go back into their home.

Suddenly, a loud pounding from behind the two shakes them out of their self-satisfaction. Rarity, seen from inside was the one banging on the glass in a panic. She backs cautiously away before a salvo of very tiny articles of clothing that are flung up from below. Fluttershy and (Y/N) step out of the cage before their eyes are met with shock.

Hamsters are all over the floor, most of them wearing at least one item and arguing at the top of their squeaky little voices. One is even riding the kitten and twirling a lasso like a cowboy. Rarity is too scared to move amid the tumult or the scatter of other items that litter the floor.

(Y/N): I stand corrected. . .

Fluttershy: Rarity, what happened?!

Rarity: Oh! Aah! Well, uh, Carl Pettington's coat just begged to be accessorized, but Emilia Furhart refused to be left out and got Curtis Pawpower to chew right through Carl's little scarf, and before I knew it, I had a habitat-wide feud on my hands! Also, I named them.

(Y/N): Of course you did. . . And how did you make clothes for like twenty hamsters in such a short amount of time?!

Rarity: Well, darling, you would be surprised on just how fast a fashionista like myself can come up with such ideas quickly when she is bored.

(Y/N) sighs from that before he facepalms.

(Y/N): *sighs* Let's focus less on your skills and more on the fact that all of these hamsters are acting like a bunch of animals.

Fluttershy looks at (Y/N) confused.

Fluttershy: They are animals, (Y/N).

(Y/N): I was being facetious. . . Ugh! Never mind. Fluttershy, you think you can calm them down, please?

(Y/N) says this as he ducks from a small ball of yarn that almost hit him in the head and Fluttershy decided to speak up.

Fluttershy: Ladies and gentlehamsters, please!

One group of the hamsters calm down, and the rest of the crowd slowly falls silent.

Fluttershy: Now, I know you're all upset, but why don't we head back into the habitat and talk it over?

Rarity crosses to her holding the first two Carl and Amelia. Carl puckers up as if to kiss Amelia, only to get his tie ripped off instead. The drama starts all over again, prompting a gasp from all three teenagers, and Rarity dashes across to empty her backpack onto the counter. The menacing Curtis and a couple of his would-be victims squeal and clear out ahead of her advancing shadow and here she comes, swinging the open bag low to scoop him up into it.

(Y/N) grabs his backpack and empties it as well before cornering a couple more hamsters on his end and just when he was about to catch them, they run under his wide open legs which surprised him as that made him hit his head onto a wall. He holds it in slight pain as Fluttershy dumps out her own pack, but as soon as a tambourine falls free, rolling across the countertop and falling to the floor, the sound of its agitated jingles instantly pacifies and hypnotizes the little guys. (Y/N) sees this as he picks up the tambourine and shakes it to test something and some of the hamsters flinched from the sound that the tambourine made which made (Y/N) smile.

(Y/N): Fluttershy, play your tambourine rhythmically. I don't know how, but I think that'll be our key to cleaning up this mess that's outside of the cage.

Fluttershy smiles and nods from this as (Y/N) hands it to her and she begins to play, shaking and striking it against hand and hip. The mesmerized spiral in the hamsters' eyes plays briefly across the whole screen as they begin to move toward her, totally stupefied. One deft toss carries the tambourine almost to the ceiling and when the animal lover leaps to catch it in an upraised hand, her pony ears, wings, and tail come into being as a sparkly glow outlines her physique. (Y/N) watches this with astonishment in her eyes.

(Y/N): (Again?! Just what is going on?!)

(Y/N) quickly pulls out his phone and takes a picture of the transformed Fluttershy as she floats gently back down to ground level, shaking out a quiet rhythm as the aura dissipates and Rarity crosses to her with backpack still in hand. The hamsters move single file to re-enter the habitat's floor hatch and once they are all in, she closes the door.

Rarity: Huh! I never would have guessed hamsters could be so touchy about fashion!

Curtis Pawpower then smugly pokes his head out of Rarity's backpack to snap his fingers three times. (Y/N) deadpans from this as he takes him out of Rarity's backpack and opens the cage to place him down in there before quickly closing it back. After that, (Y/N) looks at his phone and sees Fluttershy's new form before he swipes his finger to the right to show Rainbow Dash too with all of the new pony features as well as this intrigues him.

The next day at CHS was just another casual day as Pinkie Pie was in a little cooking club with Granny Smith teaching her how to make some really good cookies. The lunch lady holds a bowl of batter in one arm and lifts a wooden spoon to it.

Granny Smith: Just remember, the most important thing about sugar butter cocoa cookies is to fold your batter.

She passes the bowl to Pinkie.

Granny Smith: Too much arm turnin'll make your cookies tougher than a lump of coal.

She winks on the end of this, then walks away as Pinkie Pie drops the bowl onto the table in front of her. A quick one-handed twirl of the spoon, and she is ready to start working the batter. As soon as she starts though, Rainbow Dash and (Y/N) enter the room as they looked like they've been searching for Pinkie.

(Y/N): Found her.

Rainbow Dash: Come on, Pinkie. You're s'posed to help me find a drummer for my band.

Pinkie Pie: I guess I could fold a little faster.

A careless flick of the spoon sends a glob in Rainbow's direction, after which Pinkie thinks for a second and then grins as a brainstorm hits. She quickly ducks down and starts rooting through the cabinets underneath the countertop, sending kitchen implements flying past Rainbow Dash and (Y/N).

Rainbow Dash: Most people don't know how hard it is to find someone who could use both hands the way a drummer does.

As Rainbow says this, Pinkie has procured a second full bowl and spoon and starts mixing both at once. (Y/N) sees Pinkie do this and puts a finger on his chin before trying to get Rainbow's attention.

(Y/N): Uh, Rainbow? You might wanna-

Rainbow Dash: Not right now, babe. You'll make me lose my focus.

(Y/N): Uh, but. . .

Pinkie suddenly lifts both bowls off of the table and stirs as her spoons fly even faster, and the bowls sail up and over her head to barely miss one another. They fall and a loud crash and splat marks their touchdown. Granny Smith, who glances back from a cabinet of supplies, eyes pop open in surprise, and she manages a strangled cry of shock.

Across the room, one bowl lies on the table, the other upside down on Rainbow's head. Both she, (Y/N), and Pinkie are thoroughly splattered with the sweet stuff. Pinkie gives a big, squeaky, sheepish grin as Rainbow glares and growls at her. (Y/N) tries to hold back some laughter which Rainbow noticed as grabs a handful of the batter and splats it straight into (Y/N)'s face who gets a look saying that he kind of deserved that.

Later out on the soccer field, the three of them had cleaned themselves up as they were now on the soccer field with a banner spread out on the grass. The cloth is blank and white, weighted down with rocks at the corners, and a couple of small cans of paint are on hand, with Rainbow Dash holding a brush. (Y/N) arrives holding two more cans of paint in both hands before he kneels and sets them down which made Rainbow smile before she looks over to Pinkie.

Rainbow Dash: Now, it's important that our banner look awesome! So feel free to use as much glitter as you want.

(Y/N): Just a reasonable amount though.

Pinkie looks off to one side, beams, and zips away. As Rainbow starts to paint, (Y/N) grabs a brush and does the same thing before Pinkie returns just as quickly with a large shaker can.

Rainbow Dash: A drummer can't just be anybody.

Pinkie Pie: Oh, of course not.

She inverts the container and begins to tap on its closed end with a palm, dispensing puffs of purple glitter from the holes in the lid. A couple of individual taps quickly transition into a rhythm of quick strokes, the can gripped under one arm as if it were a hand drum. Rainbow pays no mind while (Y/N) stops painting and notices Pinkie with a raised eyebrow.

(Y/N): Rainbow, you might wanna take a look at-

Rainbow Dash: After we're done with this, I'll see what you want to show me on your phone, (Y/N).

(Y/N): (You didn't even let me finish my sentence. . .)

(Y/N) says this as he deadpans at Rainbow Dash before looking at Pinkie continuing to tap the container rhythmically.

Rainbow Dash: They need to have the right instincts, you know?

Pinkie Pie: Totally!

(Y/N) just extends his hand out towards Pinkie as the answer is literally right in front of them, but as he does, Pinkie faces away from them and aims the lid toward her, gripping the can between her knees. Only now does Rainbow glance up to take in the spectacle of Pinkie dispensing both flurries of beats and clouds of glitter.

One last thump produces enough of the sparkly particles to completely create a smoke of glitter and when it clears, Rainbow was irate and (Y/N) was dumbfounded as they were both tinted purple from top to toe. Rainbow coughs up a little bit and glares daggers at an innocently smiling Pinkie Pie, who has set the can on the banner upside down and knelt behind it with her elbows on the bottom and her head resting on her palms.

During lunch time at the cafeteria, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and (Y/N) were eating lunch together at a table as Rainbow was still discussing on who the perfect drummer for the band should be.

Rainbow Dash: It's gotta be someone with a lot of. . .

Pinkie squirts strawberry syrup from a bottle into her glass of milk.

Rainbow Dash: . . .energy.

Pinkie Pie: Absolutely!

Once she has the syrup mixed in, she regards her spoon with a big smile and begins tapping out a fast rhythm against the rim of the glass. The fork is soon brought into play, but as before, Rainbow is oblivious while (Y/N) notices as he facepalms.

(Y/N): Rainbow Dash, can't you clearly-

Rainbow Dash: (Y/N), I get that you really need to tell me something, but I can't think with you constantly interrupting me all day.

Smoke comes out of (Y/N)'s head and his face turns slightly red as he was just about to blow a gasket from how oblivious Rainbow Dash is to this entire thing. He then decides to be straightforward as he grabs Rainbow's head.

(Y/N): Oh, for the love of- Look straight ahead of you, why don't you?!?

(Y/N) turns Rainbow Dash's head towards Pinkie Pie who is on her feet and really getting into the impromptu percussion performance.

Rainbow Dash: What? I don't get it.

The pink-haired goofball shows off by banging the table hard enough to shake all five trays out of place. Applejack makes a snatch to save her sandwich and milk, then kneels on the table to grab the ends of Pinkie's utensils.

Applejack: Pinkie!

Pinkie Pie: Whaaaaaaat?!

She goes right back to it as soon as Applejack lets go, then zips away from her seat. Rainbow takes (Y/N)'s hands off of her head before turning towards him to cross her arms and glare at him.

Rainbow Dash: Okay, wise guy. If you're so desperate for attention, why don't you tell me who should be the drummer of the band?

(Y/N) just deadpans at her.

(Y/N): Look BEHIND you!

Now Pinkie taps her way along the table's edge, working her way up Rainbow's left side, across her head, and down the right without missing a beat. She does the exact same thing with (Y/N) who was suddenly a little bit worried on how hyperactive Pinkie was getting.

Rainbow Dash: Ugh! Pinkie!

On the other side of the table, Pinkie keeps going between Applejack and Rarity.

Rarity: We've got to find an outlet for all that energy!

(Y/N) smirks from that as he crosses his arms.

(Y/N): And I know just the thing. . .

A few minutes later inside of the music room, Pinkie is seated behind a drum kit and pounding away with gusto. The other four, now joined by Fluttershy, marvel at the speed with which her sticks range over the whole drum kit.

As she keeps cranking out faster and faster riffs, her entire body starts to sparkle and her pony ears emerge from underneath the mass of fluffy hair. The sparkle turns into a glow, and she rises partway off the stool as her hair extends into its long, tied-back tail to complete her half-pony transformation. The four girls let out exclaims of surprise while (Y/N) looked astonished that it's happening once again. He pulls out his phone and takes a picture of the transformed Pinkie Pie once more as this all is getting more interesting to (Y/N) by the minute.

One final twirl, one last turbocharged burst of strokes, and Pinkie lands back on the stool to hit both cymbals at once. The magic fades away, leaving her half-crazed, panting for breath, and with hair noticeably disheveled.

Rainbow Dash: Oh, so that's what you were trying to tell me all of this time.

Rarity: Whatever made you think of Pinkie for the drums?

(Y/N) just chuckles and smirks.

(Y/N): That's Pinkie folks!

Pinkie plays a sting and grins broadly.

The next day on the front lawn of Canterlot High, students were congregating at the front lawn statue and walking along the street. Rarity is then seen struggling mightily to push a grand piano along the walkway toward the school. Long scrapes on the concrete tell of her progress so far, which is painfully slow. Finally she stops to catch her breath, as she had badly disordered hair and sweat was running down her face.

Rarity: Come on, Rarity! You simply must get this piano to band practice!

Another couple of heaves and the piano wouldn't even budge.

Rarity: What kind of person doesn't put a piano on wheels?

On her next attempt, with her back against the instrument, she loses her grip and slides to the ground. She gets up with a piteous little whine.

Rarity: Just look at me. I'm a mess. What I need is a bit more muscle.

Rarity looks around before she notices a certain boyfriend of hers minding his own business with his hands in his pockets and his eyes closed. She gets a smirk on her face before calling out to him in a singsongy voice.

Rarity: Oh, (Y/N)~!

(Y/N) hears the sound of Rarity's voice as his eyes open and he turns around to see Rarity with the grand piano in her possession as he instantly makes his way over to her with a smile.

(Y/N): Hello, my beautiful little gemstone. What seems to be the matter?

Rarity: Hello, darling. As you can see, I planned on bringing this piano to band practice today with the others, but I appear to be having trouble doing so.

(Y/N) looks at the piano and then the scrapes on the concrete as that got him a little bit confused.

(Y/N): Just how long did it take you to bring this thing here on your own?

Rarity: What time is it?

(Y/N) checks his watch and inspects it before looking back at Rarity still in confusion.

(Y/N): It's nine-thirty.

Rarity's eyes widen from that before she gets a sheepish smile on her face.

Rarity: *nervous laugh* Then. . . two hours?

(Y/N) was shocked to hear this.

(Y/N): Why didn't you get any wheels?

Rarity looks away from (Y/N) as she puffs her cheeks out in annoyance.

Rarity: Tell that to the insignificant scoundrel who would design a piano in such a way.

(Y/N): Well, I have no idea how you're going to get that inside now. Our practice might be over by the time that you get it to the music room.

Rarity gives a slight smirk from that as she decides to be the drama queen that she is and pretend that she is in desperate need of help.

Rarity: If only there was someone strong, helpful, and handsome enough to push this for a lady like myself. . .

Rarity then looks at (Y/N) once more as he raises an eyebrow on why Rarity was acting like that before his eyes widen and he shakes his head getting the idea on what Rarity wants him to do.

(Y/N): No, no, no, no! Rarity, there is no way that I can push that thing inside all by myself! That's piano looks way too heavy!

Rarity was expecting that answer as she walks over and leans on (Y/N)'s shoulder.

Rarity: Oh, come now dear~ You wouldn't leave your "precious gemstone" to handle herself now would you~?

(Y/N): N-No, but even I know my own limits.

Rarity then gives (Y/N) a rather alluring smile and she flips her hair as she got even closer to him. She bats her eyelashes at (Y/N) and even rubs her finger across his chest which made (Y/N) blush up a storm as not even he can resist Rarity's charms no matter how much he wanted to.

(Y/N): O-Okay, okay! I-I'll do it!

Rarity giggles as she parts herself from (Y/N) and the man himself looked at the piano before looking towards the door and shrugs his shoulders with a nervous smile.

(Y/N): Eh, how bad can it be?

(Y/N) apparently ate his own words as while it didn't take as much time to get the piano into the school, (Y/N) was struggling a ton to push, carry, and even pull the piano across the halls. To makes things even worse for him, Rarity was sitting on top of the piano letting (Y/N) do all of the work as he looks up at her with sweat rolling down all over his face.

(Y/N): If you needed help. . . would you mind giving me a hand here as well?

Rarity: Oooh. Sorry, darling. I can't.

(Y/N): Why not?!

Rarity: Well, as a lady, I think that it is proper logic to not get her hands too dirty, would you say?

(Y/N) doesn't say anything to that and just glares up at Rarity not even amused in the slightest.

Rarity: Oh, come now dear. You don't need to give me your angry eyes. I know that you enjoy helping me out~

(Y/N) grumbles from that as Rarity comes up with some of the most ridiculous excuses in order for him to do some of the work for her. Students around the halls were watching as (Y/N) carries a section of the piano on his back before dragging it across with all of the strength that he can muster. Teens go flying every which way as discordant random notes sound off due to the contact of bodies against piano keys.

Rarity: Excuse me! Pardon me! Excuse me! Thank you!

Inside of the band room, the rest of the gang were seen waiting impatiently for the others as Rainbow Dash stares at a wall clock for a few seconds with her guitar slung up before she turns away from it with an irritated groan.

Rainbow Dash: Ugh! Where is Rarity?! And where is (Y/N)?! I figured at least he would be here on time!

Applejack: That gal probably just wants to make some sort of grand entrance. And I'm willing to bet that she somehow conned (Y/N) into her mess.

The doors burst open which was from (Y/N) as he pulls the piano in one last time with a huge grunt before planting himself face first onto the floor.

Rarity: Tada~!

Applejack walks over to help the exhausted (Y/N) up off of the ground before turning to the rest of the girls not really surprised at all.

Applejack: Told ya.

Rainbow Dash: Rarity, couldn't you have chosen a more portable instrument?

Rarity: Heavens, no! The grand piano is the most refined and elegant of instruments. With it, I will be able to express my full musicality.

Before she can get her fingers onto the keys to make her point, the ringing of a kitchen timer cuts her off which was from Pinkie's hand. The drummer is now standing by a shelf, and Rainbow Dash has returned her instrument to its case and is holding it.

Rainbow Dash: Well, our time's up. I guess we'll have to move our practice to the gym.

Applejack: Guess you're gonna express your "full musicality" clear across campus.

Applejack says this with a smug grin while Rarity pouts.

Rarity: Huh? Awww. . .

Pinkie then quickly jumps up to sit on the piano before she pulls out a keytar.

Pinkie Pie: Or you could play this! It's part guitar, part keyboard! It's a guitarkey!

(Y/N): Pinkie. . . It's called a keytar. . .

Pinkie Pie: Po-tay-to, to-mah-to, sweetie.

(Y/N) facepalms from that before shaking his head.

(Y/N): Those aren't even the same. . . Never mind.

He takes the keytar and inspects it with a smile before looking over to Rarity.

(Y/N): Anyways, the keytar is a great alternative to a piano, Rarity. It make look smaller, but it's just as efficient. Give it a try.

Rarity: I suppose it is worth a try.

Rarity takes hold of the instrument and begins to play a funky line.

Rarity: Ooh! Oooh! Oh, my!

The other girls gather around, she adds a lower harmony and twirls in place, her fingers now flying over the keys. A drum part comes in at this point. Shafts of golden light radiate out from under her touch, and a sparkly glow envelops her form to lift her clear of the ground. Her pony ears manifest themselves, then her tail, and now she is all the way into the groove. The others watch from the floor, having put their instruments aside and (Y/N) was surprised once more from this as he takes a picture of this new form of Rarity as well like the other three that he noticed before.

(Y/N): (Are my eyes going crazy or has this just happened four times in a row now?!)

Rarity lands on the piano and slides across its lid on her knees to finish the solo. The rest of the girls cheered for her little performance as they can clearly tell that she's got some potential.

Applejack: Well, then, how about ya take that keytar and move your tail to our next rehearsal space?

Rarity: Fine, fine.

Rarity then looks at (Y/N) with a charming look on her face.

Rarity: (Y/N), I don't suppose. . .

His eyes widen from this before he quickly shakes his head.

(Y/N): Rarity, you are not going to torture me all day for-

Before (Y/N) could even finish that sentence, Rarity steps down and immediately walks up to (Y/N) to give him a kiss on the lips which (Y/N) quickly melts into. It was rather quick before Rarity lets go and (Y/N) rolls his eyes with a small smile.

(Y/N): Okay. . . but only because I love you very much.

Rarity: *giggles* And you know that I love you too, darling.

(Y/N) takes a deep breath as Rarity hops back on the piano with her keytar and (Y/N) musters all of the strength that he can to push the grand piano out of the music room so that they can make their way towards the gym. Rarity whips off one last run of notes as they exit the music room.

Things went well during the practice besides (Y/N) being exhausted from pushing Rarity's piano around. However, the very next day at Applejack's home at Sweet Apple Acres, a yard was in progress as a couple of teens were looking over the wares, but the (Hu) Mane 6 were gathered around Granny Smith at the central as she apparently had accidentally sold someone her bass guitar which was needed if they want to continue their band.

Applejack: Okay, Granny, one more time. When ya accidentally sold my bass at the garage sale, who did ya sell it to?

Granny Smith stammered her words a bit before answering.

Granny Smith: I sold it to the owners of that new pawn shop. Uh, Flibbity Flabbity, somethin' like that.

(Y/N) thinks for a second before trying to find the actual words that Granny Smith was looking for.

(Y/N): Wait, do you mean Flim and Flam?

Granny Smith: Oh, right, yeah. Those are the ones that have the bass there, sonny.

(Y/N)'s eyes widened from this before he facepalms.

(Y/N): Oh, no. . .

Applejack: What's the matter, sugarcube? Who's Flim and Flam?

(Y/N): Two twin brothers who are notorious for scamming just about anybody who crosses their way. They'll use catchy songs, charming gestures, or even exaggerate their description of a product itself just to get what they really want the most. . . money or something that costs a lot of money. I saw them once try to sell someone a TV, but it turns out that "TV" was actually some glass over a large piece of cardboard. In other words AJ, we're going up against con artists. . .

Applejack: So they might just try and swindle me for something in order to get mah bass back?

(Y/N): Most likely. . . ah, who am I kidding? They may as well take just about anything valuable!

Applejack: How are we going to play this then?

(Y/N) puts a finger on his chin before getting an idea as he gives Applejack a small smile before taking her hand.

(Y/N): If anything does indeed happen, just let your boyfriend take care of things, alright?

Applejack blushes from that with a nervous smile while rubbing the back of her head feeling a little embarrassed.

When everything was settled, the gang made their way into the city of Canterlot to find the exact pawn shop that Granny Smith described and once they did, they went inside. They all looked around for a minute before spotting two men right in front of them wearing matching outfits of blue and white collared shirts with black bow ties. They were both twins as they both had pale, light grayish olive skin, moderate red hair with white stripes, and moderate pistachio eyes. One had a mustache while the other didn't. One had a pin of a left facing apple slice while the other had a pin that had an apple with a slice missing on it. These were the clever scamming twins, Flim and Flam.

Flim: Welcome to the grand opening of the Flim Flam Brothers' Everything Under the Sun Emporium!

Flam: If you want it. . .

Flim jumps into his arms.

Flim & Flam: . . .we've got it!

They then zip away to show off the items that they have for display.

Flim: Need a pogo stick?

Flam: A bowling ball?

Flim: A stuffed clown?

Flam: Whatever this is!

The this was a metal helmet studded with lights and wired to a control unit.

Applejack: I'd like that bass.

Flim quickly grabs it up as Flam tosses the helmet aside.

Flim: I can give you this bass for a non-negotiable price of one thousand dollars.

This surprised everybody, but (Y/N) as he turns to the girls.

(Y/N): See what I mean. . .?

Rarity: Why, you only paid Granny Smith two dollars for it!

Flim: Yes, well, we have to cover our overhead and transportation costs.

Applejack: Listen, Granny never should've sold my bass. I'll give ya the two dollars back and we'll call it even.

Applejack holds up the money as the others voice agreement.

Flim & Flam: Likely story!

Applejack: It is. That's my bass.

Flim: And can you prove that this is, in fact, your bass?

Rarity: Her initials are monogrammed right on the strap.

Flam bends down for a closer look, and sure enough, a gold "AJ" is stamped onto the leather.

Flam: That could mean anything. It could stand for. . .

Flim: "Aardvark Junior". . .

Flam: "Anvil Jokers". . .

Flim: Or "Animal Jane".

(Y/N): You two just pulled those names out of your butts.

Flim: Maybe so, but I'll bet she doesn't even play the bass, Applejack -- if that is her real name. Like you said, that name could've just been the very first thing that came to your mind.

He says this as he gets into Applejack's face. She backs off just in time for Rainbow Dash to take her place and back the mustachioed man down.

Rainbow Dash: Of course that's her real name!

Pinkie Pie: And she does play the bass!

(Y/N): Heh, cowards. If you're so sure that Applejack can't play that bass, then why not just let her test it out.

Flim: Why it's because that there may be a chance that we gave this to you, you could just run out of the store and steal it.

Flam: As we would fall for such a simple trick.

(Y/N) smirks from that as he decides to taunt them some more.

(Y/N): *sniffs* Hmmm. What's that I smell? It smells two familiar con artists who are too afraid to man up and face the truth. . .

Flim and Flam's jaw dropped from that while the rest of the girls were giggling from that.

(Y/N): Eh, figures. . . They're not men, they're chickens.

(Y/N) then started making chicken noises to taunt Flim and Flam and at this point they both had just enough of the humiliation as they get into (Y/N)'s face to stop while he kept his smirk on them.

Flam: Okay, mister! If you want to turn this into a gamble, we'll give this base to your friend if she can indeed play it herself!

(Y/N): She can play an entire solo of it. Show them, AJ!

The farm girl takes advantage of the momentary distraction to get it out of Flim's grip and sling it up. Right fingers dance across the strings while the left ones race up and down the neck, cranking out a solo that would make any veteran bassist sit up and take notice and throwing out faint sound waves. Beaming smiles take hold on the faces of Fluttershy and Rainbow as she works her way up to a higher register.

On the other hand, Flim and Flam look as if someone has just hit them upside the head with a two-by-four. One last attack on the strings turns the whole background red, leaving her visible only as a silhouette on which her pony ears and long tail-like braid appear. In addition, new white-glowing features appear on the body and neck of her bass and pulses of blue energy radiate in all directions. Flim and Flam nearly had their faces and hair peeled off by the sonic blast.

Once everything was back to normal, the other four girls stare incredulously for a moment before breaking into wild cheers. (Y/N) sees Applejack's new form with astonishment before he smiles as he takes out his phone and takes a picture of her and now all five girls have been seen transformed.

(Y/N): (Looks like I'm the only one who's left. Just how is all of this coming back to us and why is happening too?)

Flim: Perhaps this is her bass.

And its owner smugly proffers the two dollars once again, but Flim just shakes his hair back into place and some sense back into himself, resuming in his usual fast-talking manner. As he speaks, Flam sorts out his own coiffure and straightens his mustache.

Flim: But there are still the transportation costs and overhead.

Flam: Don't forget the stocking fees.

Flim: Wouldn't dream of it, brother!

Applejack was crestfallen by this as she sighs and drops her head, but (Y/N) glares at the two while stepping up towards them while tapping a couple of things on his phone before looking up at the two twin brothers with a serious look.

(Y/N): My name is (Y/N) (L/N). And I'm sure that my last name may ring a couple of bells to the both of you.

Flim and Flam raise an eyebrow from that as they look at each other confused.

Flim: Who?

(Y/N): Don't know, huh? Well, maybe this here will click something in those rotten brains of yours.

(Y/N) shoves his phone up in their faces and Flim and Flam see something on there that wasn't shown to the others. Once they do, they gasp in fear which brought a smirk to (Y/N).

(Y/N): Now do you get it? You know far well that who you were just looking at is a close relative of mine and if I were to let them know just what you two were up to, there is no doubt they'll believe me as chances of finding evidence is almost a hundred percent.

Flam slowly brings up a finger to point at (Y/N).

Flam: Y-You're. . .

Flim: The son of (M/N) (L/N)?!

(Y/N): If you want proof. . .

(Y/N) pulls out his ID and shoves it into Flim and Flam's faces as well with a devilish smile.

(Y/N): This is my real ID. That should be proof enough. Now if you don't mind, I would suggest that you two accept the two dollars that my girlfriend here gave you or. . . lets just say that there will be consequences.

Flim and Flam look at each other sweating a little as they really don't want to take their chances with someone who (Y/N) just described as even Applejack walks up to him and holds her money to them with a smirk. All the twins can do is smile nervously as they casually accept the money without anymore problems.

Flim: H-Have a great rest of your day.

(Y/N) nods from that as the (Hu) Mane 6 all head out of the pawn shop feeling victorious on getting Applejack's bass back for her.

Applejack: Nice tactic on usin' yer ma to fool them tricksters, hun.

(Y/N): Thanks, AJ. Glad that they didn't find out what "actually" happened to her as then we would in a lot of trouble.

(Y/N) says this with a slight dejected look which Applejack sees as she gives him a sympathetic smile and she puts a hand on his shoulder.

Applejack: Oh, don't worry about it, (Y/N). Ya helped get mah bass back and I'm really grateful for it.

Applejack then pecks (Y/N) on the cheek which makes him feel better as he smiles back at Applejack before them along with the rest of the gang begin to head home.

During the evening, (Y/N) has already arrived home as he tosses his backpack near the couch and walks over to sit on it as he inspects his phone with curiosity. He's been trying to find some key on why the girls have all of a sudden been transforming on several occasions as he scrolls through each of them with interest.

(Y/N): This is all so strange. The last time that I remember all of us turning into those part pony versions of ourselves was that night during the fall formal and Twilight was there as well. We saw her take the crowns that belonged in her world back to where they were originally from and we powered down too meaning that the magic should've completely disappeared. I'm the only one who hasn't transformed yet, so we can't entirely have answer yet, but it mostly involves our instruments.

(Y/N) then looks up as he thinks hard about something.

(Y/N): I need more answers to this, but who exactly would have knowledge on how all of this magic works and how we transform. Twilight is definitely a no go since she'll be gone for most likely a long time, but there has to be someone else who would know things about magic as well.

As he said that, an idea pops up into (Y/N)'s mind as he scrolls through his contacts and takes a look to see that the person that he was looking for may have the answers that he needs. That person was the former bully of CHS, Sunset Shimmer. (Y/N) looks at her number before he smiles as he never really got the chance to actually hang out with her in awhile. He taps his phone and puts it to his ear before calling his new friend so she could help him out.

The next day during the evening (Y/N) makes his way through the city of Canterlot until reaching Sunset's house which was a nice and small two floor building. She had agreed to meet with (Y/N) so that they can hang out with each other for the day. Ever since the Fall Formal, (Y/N) would meet with Sunset every so often to check up on her and sometimes even spend some time with her as well because after all of those events, (Y/N)'s opinion of Sunset changed drastically. He rings on her doorbell and out comes the girl herself as she opens the door and smiles up at (Y/N).

Sunset Shimmer: Hey, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Hi, Sunset. How have you been?

Sunset Shimmer: I've been managing. . . it's a little bit tiring day after day doing community work for school after. . . you know.

Sunset says this looking away guilty, but (Y/N) reassures her by putting a hand on her shoulder and smiling at her.

(Y/N): Don't worry, I plan on taking your mind off of that today as I just wanted the two of us to hang out together since we're friends now. Don't worry, I never forget to spend some quality time with my friends and that includes you too.

Sunset was surprised to hear this from (Y/N) as her smile returns and she nods.

(Y/N): So what exactly do you want to do?

Sunset Shimmer: I don't know. I didn't really plan on doing much today.

(Y/N): In that case, why don't we just walk across the city together and just get some fresh air.

Sunset nods and smiles from that.

Sunset Shimmer: I'd like that.

Sunset grabbed whatever she may needed while she was out of the house for the rest of her day before she locks her door and walks with (Y/N) towards the city of Canterlot.

When they arrived in the city, it didn't really look that busy today which was great for the two as they could walk around without a lot of problems blocking their way at all. Seeing that they didn't want to just have a quiet walk, Sunset decides to strike up a conversation.

Sunset Shimmer: So. . . how has it been with the girls in your harem?

(Y/N): *chuckles* It's been crazy just about all week. Did you know that we are actually planning on forming a band soon.

Sunset was surprised to hear this.

Sunset Shimmer: Really? You're in it. I thought that you would for sure be playing with Flash Sentry and his band.

(Y/N): I thought to myself on that and I kind of played with his band a lot already and a part of me wanted a little bit of change this time, so I told myself that I wouldn't mind playing with my girlfriends. I did let Flash know about this and he completely understood me. He did sound kind of jealous, but knowing him he's kindhearted as well.

Sunset Shimmer: Now that I think about it, it would make sense that you would participate in a band since the musical showcase is in just a few weeks from what I heard.

She then smirks as she notices something on (Y/N)'s back.

Sunset Shimmer: And of course what you decided to bring with you into the city as well.

(Y/N) raises an eyebrow from that before he realizes that Sunset was talking about his new guitar on his back which made him roll his eyes a bit.

(Y/N): Okay, yeah. . . it's pretty obvious. We've all been actually practicing and modifying our instruments all week as Rainbow Dash and Trixie had a shred off for this guitar that I currently have, but even though Rainbow won, Trixie decided to give it to me after I bought it for her.

Sunset Shimmer: Aw, that's so thoughtful of you, (Y/N).

(Y/N): She was in despair and I can't really help myself. If you think that's crazy though, Fluttershy, Rarity, and I were helping to clean the hamsters cage in the animal shelter. It. . . got a little bit rough, but Fluttershy used her tambourine to actually lead the hamsters back into their cage. In kind of a sense of hypnosis.

This confused Sunset a little.

Sunset Shimmer: Hypnosis?

(Y/N): You had to be there to understand what I'm talking about. . . You and I both know that Pinkie is always Pinkie, but one day Pinkie was a little EXTRA hyperactive one day and the only way that we could get her to let out all of that energy was for her to play the drums.

Sunset Shimmer: *giggles* That sounds like Pinkie Pie alright.

(Y/N): The funny part about it was that Rainbow was oblivious to the entire thing. You know what I say. . .

(Y/N) & Sunset Shimmer: That's Pinkie folks!

They both let out a couple of laughs from that before (Y/N) continues to tell Sunset the more interesting things that happened to him this week.

(Y/N): Trust me when I say that two days ago. . . left me really sore. Rarity brought a grand piano to school and forced me to take it to the music room. I think I felt a couple of bones crack from when that happened.

Sunset cringes from that as she feels like that its probably better that she wasn't there to see that.

(Y/N): Finally, we nearly got scammed because Applejack's bass guitar was accidentally sold to the Flim Flam brothers if who you don't know owns an emporium right across the street.

Sunset Shimmer: Oh, that's right. I think I remember you mentioning something about them one time before.

(Y/N): But yeah. Things have been pretty much great for me as all six of us are really getting pumped for the musical showcase playing in a new band.

Sunset smiles from that before she slowly looks away and frowns getting a solemn look on her face.

Sunset Shimmer: Must be nice to actually have fun with people that are special to you. . .

(Y/N) notices the change in Sunset's tone and looked at her with concern as he can probably tell that she still feels kind of lonely despite the conversation that they had months ago at the Fall Formal. (Y/N) didn't want Sunset to be reminded of this as he takes her hand which surprised her before leading her somewhere that she didn't know.

Sunset Shimmer: (Y-Y/N), where are we going?

(Y/N): You'll see. I can definitely that it'll wipe that frown off of your face. You'll like it for sure.

Sunset had no idea what (Y/N) could possibly be talking about, but she takes his word for it and he leads her to the location that he had in mind.

It took them a couple of minutes, but (Y/N) eventually led Sunset to a hill that overlooks the city of Canterlot as it was basking in the rays of the sunset. Sunset couldn't help, but look at this view with astonishment in her eyes as (Y/N) brought her here at the perfect time to witness this huge scenery.

(Y/N): *chuckles* Sunset. . . meet sunset.

Sunset Shimmer: It's beautiful.

(Y/N): I know right. I usually come down here for some time by myself and look at this view after a stressful day. Which is really not that often, but I still like to come here just for the view of this whole background of Canterlot and the yellow-orange hue that the sunset gives it to make it all more beautiful.

(Y/N) sat down and patted the spot right next to him to allow Sunset to sit down right beside him which she did without hesitation. They watched this view for a few more minutes before Sunset caught a slight sad expression again which (Y/N) noticed.

(Y/N): Sunset, what's wrong?

Sunset Shimmer: It's nothing, really. It's just that. . . when you show me this sunset all across the city of Canterlot, it kind of reminds me of my days of being a filly back in Equestria. . . You remember my adoptive parents, right? Well, you're not the only who would come to a place like this just to vent their thoughts out. When they constantly were nagging me, I would cool off at a place like this. It was really the only place where you could that I felt like an. . . actual sunset.

(Y/N)'s eyes widened from this and he all of a sudden felt guilty again as as much as he wanted to cheer up Sunset and bring her out of the house, all that he's been doing so far is making her feel terrible which just makes him feel terrible as well.

(Y/N): Sorry about that, Sunset. I keep reminding you of your past when I'm just trying to help.

Sunset Shimmer: You don't need to apologize, (Y/N). I know that that's what you've been trying to do and even though it does come to mind. . . I appreciate you trying to help me.

(Y/N) looks at Sunset before back out at Canterlot again before he grabs his phone out of his pocket.

(Y/N): Well. . . I've got to say that cheering you up wasn't the only reason that I wanted to see you. . .

This made Sunset curious as (Y/N) begins to pull up the photos that he took of the girls all week into their half pony transformed states. He shows them to Sunset who takes his phone and takes a look at all of the photos surprised.

(Y/N): It happened to everybody. . . well, everybody except for me. I don't know how it happened, but every time they. . . play some music or whatever, it happens. I was wondering if you probably knew anything about why this is happening as well.

Sunset Shimmer: Hmm, it's definitely strange, but this is new to me as well.

(Y/N): Yeah, when Twilight took both of the crowns back, it severed the connection of all magic that we possessed. It is possible that her. . . Element of Magic and my pony self's Element of Heroism could've done something to us instead.

Sunset Shimmer: It's possible. I mean you remember that all that happened when I took it is that I turned into some of kind of out of control monster and you all transformed into your pony forms. You said that it happened when they were playing their instruments?

(Y/N): Right. I don't get it. What does music have to do with any of this? It's all confusing.

Sunset Shimmer: Unfortunately. . . I can't make out a solution to why that is happening either, (Y/N). *sighs* I'm sorry. I'm useless, aren't I?

(Y/N): No, Sunset. If you were useless, then I wouldn't even bother to bring you out here to help me find out about why that was happening. You were the very first person that I could turn to for something that involved magic from your home world.

Sunset looked at (Y/N) astonished that he actually relied on her for something and even though that she couldn't really help, he's still glad that she had some intel about it.

(Y/N): Speaking of which, why don't you tell me a little bit more about Equestria. . .

Sunset Shimmer: Really?

(Y/N): Yeah, I'm interested to know more. Twilight did tell about pony races, and how my other self is a pony prince who is able to fight various monsters with magic himself, but she never told me more about Equestria in detail. You wouldn't mind shedding some light on that would you?

Sunset shakes her head and smiles.

Sunset Shimmer: Not at all. It wouldn't hurt to talk about a little bit more of my world just to give you some knowledge, so I'll tell you.

Sunset then proceeds to give (Y/N) a little more information about Equestria that he didn't know such as other races like griffons, dragons, changelings, and even more. She also told (Y/N) that the pony versions of Celestia and Luna were a thousand years old and that they control both the sun and the moon as well. It was a lot to take in, but (Y/N) was listening to all of it.

(Y/N): Wow. . . that's not only a lot. . . but WAY more information than I originally thought of Equestria in the first place.

Sunset Shimmer: *chuckles* It is, isn't it? I had the exact reaction as well when I realized that magic doesn't really work here at all like Equestria does.

(Y/N): You know I just thought of something, if my other self exists in Equestria and you're originally from Equestria as well, then maybe it's possible that there is a human you in this world as well.

This surprised Sunset as she puts a finger to her chin while looking up.

Sunset Shimmer: Huh. I never thought about that. You may be right. There could be a Sunset Shimmer of this world as well.

(Y/N): If there is, I wonder how she is doing.

Sunset Shimmer: Who knows? We already know that she doesn't live here in Canterlot since I pretty much haven't seen her anywhere. She could live somewhere far. Hopefully she doesn't have any horrible adoptive like I did.

(Y/N): I hope so too. If there is, I'm sure it'll be hard to explain how there are different parallel dimensions of others and that you are one of them. We don't even know how she'll take in that information either.

Sunset Shimmer: I know. . . it'll be kind of a bad thing though for her to learn about my past though.

She said this solemnly which (Y/N) easily heard as he was instantly concerned for Sunset.

(Y/N): Sunset? Are you okay? I'm right if you need to talk to me. I'll listen to whatever you need to say.

Sunset Shimmer: *sighs* Well. . . you know how it's already been about two months since the Fall Formal? I've been working hard and trying to redeem myself in order to get others to like me, but. . . the process hasn't been going well for me lately. I know that you, the girls, and a probably a couple of close students that you know don't hate me, but. . . everyone else still does.

Sunset then all of a sudden breaks down into tears just like that one time where they met her in the crater during the Fall Formal. (Y/N) was shocked to see this happen so quickly as he scooted over beside Sunset to then hug her and she returns it as she cries over his shoulder.

Sunset Shimmer: *sobbing* (Y/N), I'm. . . I'm scared. What if those who still hate are right? What if I just suddenly go back to the way I originally was trying to push others around just to get my way? Honestly, I can't blame them. . . All I'm going to end up doing is hurting others more and more until it happens again. But I don't want it to happen! What am I going to do if I turn into that demon again?! That demon that so desperately wanted power!

(Y/N): Sunset. . .

(Y/N) parts from the hug and looks straight into Sunset's eyes with a serious look on his face.

(Y/N): You are NOT going to go back to the way you were. You wanna know why? It's because you finally have something that you were missing. A friend. A friend like me. Don't you remember what I told you during the night of the Fall Formal? No matter what happens, I'll going to help you and be there for you and I'm sure the others feel the same way as well. And if you do turn into that demon again, I'm just going to save you again. I finally see that the reason that all of that darkness and evil that was lurking inside of you existed because you never had the chance to experience real friendship. Guess what? You're experiencing it now! And whatever problem that you're facing, I'll help you take care of it! That's an absolute promise from me and it's one that I will not break!

Sunset's eyes were still watering up, but she suddenly grew a huge smile as she wrapped her arms around (Y/N) to hug him tight.

Sunset Shimmer: Thank you. . . so much, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Anytime, Sunset. I'll be here for you. Remember that.

They part from the hug and (Y/N) gets an idea as he pulls his guitar out.

(Y/N): Here, I have something that'll cheer you up even more. This is actually a song that I wrote myself, but I never got the chance to sing it to anybody. . . until now that is. Do you want to hear it?

Sunset was definitely intrigued by this as she wipes a tear from her eye and she nods. (Y/N) smiles from this as he began playing his new double-necked guitar that he bought from the music store.

(A/N): If there is a different song that you would like for the reader to sing then feel free, but it must match the exact scene and mood of the moment.

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(Y/N) began playing a peaceful melody on his guitar before it comes onto a steady beat and he begins to sing as well.

(Y/N): Anytime I need to see your face

I just close my eyes and I am taken to a place

Where your crystal mind and magenta feelings take up shelter

In the base of my spine, sweet like a chica cherry cola

I don't need to try to explain

I just hold on tight and if it happens again

I might move so slightly to the arms and the lips and the face

Of the human cannonball that I need to, I want to

Come stand a little bit closer

Breathe in and get a bit higher

You'll never know what hit you when I get to you

Ooh, I want you, I don't know if I need you

But ooh, I'd die to find out

Ooh, I want you, I don't know if I need you

But ooh, I'd die to find out

Sunset was slowly bobbing her head up and down to the music with a smile as (Y/N) can clearly tell that she's enjoying this as he smirks and begins to play some more.

I'm the kind of person who endorses a deep commitment

Getting comfy, getting perfect is what I live for

But a look and then a smell perfume, it's like I'm down on the floor

And I don't know what I'm in for

Conversation has a time and place

In the interaction of a lover and a mate

But the time of talking using symbols, using words

Can be likened to a deep sea diver who is swimming with a raincoat

Come stand a little bit closer

Breathe in and get a bit higher

You'll never know what hit you when I get to you

Ooh, I want you, I don't know if I need you

But ooh, I'd die to find out

Ooh, I want you, I don't know if I need you

But ooh, I'd die to find out

Ooh, ya-ee-yah

Ooh, ya-ee-yah

Anytime I need to see your face

I just close my eyes and I am taken to a place

Where your crystal mind and magenta feelings take up shelter

In the base of my spine, sweet like a chica cherry cola

I don't need to try to explain

I just hold on tight and if it happens again

I might move so slightly to the arms and the lips and the face

Of the human cannonball that I need to, I want to

Ooh, I want you, I don't know if I need you

But ooh, I'd die to find out

Ooh, I want you, I don't know if I need you

But ooh, I'd die to find out

So can we find out?

Do it!

(Y/N) stood up on both of his feet and he began playing his guitar a lot harder and something that's been happening all week as happened to him as well. A (F/C) aura grew around him as his hair started to grow in length, his ears transformed into some pony ears, and finally some wings grew on his back as well as he started to fly up in the air as well. Sunset watches this with shock as she steps back a little. She looks at the photos that (Y/N) has already taken on his phone and she decides to take one of (Y/N) as well. She has no idea if she should be excited or shocked, but right now she feels both.

Ooh, I want you, I don't know if I need you

But ooh, I'd die to find out

Ooh, I want you, I don't know if I need you

But ooh, I'd die to find out

Ooh, I want you, I don't know if I need you

But ooh, I'd die to find out

I'd die to find out

Ooh, I want you, I don't know if I need you

So can we find out yeah?

But ooh, I'd die to find out

As (Y/N) finishes singing, he slowly floats back down to the ground and Sunset walks up to him with a smile. (Y/N) notices his new transformation with an invigorating smile as he's kind of excited that this has happened to him as well. Even the guitar that he bought changed as the color was now (C/C) with (F/C) stars and hearts replacing the lightning bolts that were formerly on it. The transformation didn't last though as it suddenly disappears and (Y/N) reverts back to his usual self.

(Y/N): What do you say, Sunset? Shall I walk you home?

Sunset Shimmer: *giggles* You don't have to do that, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Maybe not, but I want to.

(Y/N) said this with a charming smirk that made Sunset blush a little as she makes it go away before the two of them walked down the hill together as nighttime was approaching.

After watching the sunset and listening to a peaceful song, (Y/N) and Sunset headed back to her house as Sunset stands at her front porch before turning back to (Y/N) with a smile.

Sunset Shimmer: Thanks for walking me back home, (Y/N).

(Y/N): You're welcome, Sunset. And remember, if you need to talk to anybody at all if you feel even the slightest bit lonely then you can talk to me or the others. Don't forget that, okay?

Sunset nodded from that and she walked up to give (Y/N) one last hug for the evening.

Sunset Shimmer: Actually, (Y/N). . . there's something that I want to give you to know just how thankful I was that you were here with me today.

(Y/N): What's that?

Sunset parts from that and she blushes before she steps and give (Y/N) a kiss on the cheek which surprised (Y/N) as it was his turn to blush now. He looks down at Sunset with shock as Sunset looks away in slight embarrassment.

Sunset Shimmer: That wasn't only thanks for today, but. . . also for when you helped me during the Fall Formal.

(Y/N): Um. . . well. . . Y-You're welcome. . . I'll see you later, okay?

Sunset Shimmer: *nods* I will. Good night, (Y/N). I'll see you at school.

Sunset walks into her door and she looks back at (Y/N) to give one final wave at him which he returns before she shuts the door closed. As soon as she does, (Y/N) walks away and as he does he can't stop thinking about that kiss that Sunset just gave him. During the time when she was the bully queen of CHS, he would often get disgusted by her affections. This time though. . . it's different, (Y/N) felt no ill intentions from when Sunset gave him that peck on the cheek. As a matter of fact, he thinks that he kind of likes her now as well.

As that thought crosses his mind, (Y/N) accidentally bumps into someone walking towards him as they bumped into his shoulders when he wasn't looking. This snapped (Y/N) out of his daze as he turned to the person that he bumped into.

(Y/N): I'm very sorry. I wasn't paying attention.

(Y/N) got a good look at these people as they were three hooded figures and he takes a closer look at them to see that they were feminine. He couldn't quite see them, but one of them completely ignored him while the second one just scoffed. However, the third girl turned towards (Y/N) and he could slightly see arctic bluish white skin on this girl as she looks at him with a cute smile and she even gives him a cute wave.

???: No worries.

(Y/N) hears a cheerful tone from that girl before one of the other ones quickly grabs her and tugs her along as they continued walking. (Y/N) was confused from that before he shrugs his shoulders and decides to head on home. As he did though, he couldn't help but think that something felt odd about those girls, but despite that he couldn't see them, he couldn't figure out what. He didn't let it bother him though as he just kept walking home casually.

(Y/N): (This musical showcase is going to be great! I can feel it!)

Chapter 8 End.

Chapter 9: Dazzling New Students

A Couple of Months Ago During the Fall Formal. . .

It is a beautiful starry night out in Canterlot as not many people were out walking during this time. However, while the night may seemed quiet on the outside, the inside told a much different story. At a restaurant around a street corner, the brightly lit windows pick out the silhouettes of a roomful of customers, and their muffled, heated conversation is heard even at this distance.

Inside, a set of female voices gradually makes itself heard, vocalizing a five-note phrase while everybody across the tables were arguing with nothing said, but complete negativity as there was even a greenish mist swirling at floor level. That creepy green mist was making its way towards three hooded figures that were sitting at a table in the corner. There were three red gems around each of their necks as they glow feebly and the mist swirls up to them and is absorbed. The three jewels glimmer briefly as they fall silent.

After they were done, the girls remove their hoods as one of them was a girl with pale, light grayish fuchsia skin, moderate purple hair done in pigtails with light brilliant aquamarine streaks, and moderate mulberry eyes. The girl right beside her has arctic bluish white skin, light arctic blue hair in a ponytail with moderate persian blue stripes, and moderate raspberry eyes.

Aria Blaze: *sighs* That was barely worth the effort, Adagio. I'm tired of fast food. I need a meal.

The girl ahead of two pulls her hood down to reveal herself as she had pale apple green skin, large puffy luminous vivid orange hair with brilliant yellow streaks, and brilliant raspberry eyes. Her voice is that of the girl who will brook no argument with her plans.

Adagio Dazzle: The energy in this world isn't the same as in Equestria. We can only gain so much power here.

Aria Blaze: Ugh! I wish we'd never been banished to this awful place!

Adagio Dazzle: *sarcastically* Really? I love it here!

Sonata Dusk: For realsies? Because I think this place is the worst.

Aria Blaze: I think you're the worst, Sonata.

Sonata Dusk: Oh, yeah? Well, I think you're-

Adagio voices a fed-up groan and puts a hand to her forehead. A low rumble of thunder starts to build in the distance.

Adagio Dazzle: Ergh! I'll tell you one thing, being stuck here with you two isn't making this world any more bearable.

She says that last word through gritted teeth. After she finishes, a great flash of white light erupts behind the hills outside and gives way to a column of energy pouring up toward the sky. Adagio turns to the window, the reflection of this phenomenon playing across her eyes as she opens them wide in surprise.

She rushes out of the restaurant and onto the sidewalk and a sudden wind blowing past her as Aria moves to follow. The light column has subsided to a glow behind the hills, from which a double helix of rainbow light lances up into the clouds. Adagio can only stare openmouthed as a beam of this multicolored power shoots straight and true from the high end, connecting with a flash against something behind the hills and ricocheting into the heavens.

Adagio's pendant then gleams briefly and she sees this before looking up with a gasp.

Adagio Dazzle: Did you feel that?!

Her confusion gives way to a malicious grin as Aria and Sonata join her on the sidewalk still in confusion.

Adagio Dazzle: Do you know what that is?

Shrugs and noncommittal noises from the other two as Adagio grabs Aria's shirt.

Adagio Dazzle: It's Equestrian magic!

Aria Blaze: But this world doesn't have Equestrian magic.

Adagio Dazzle: It does now. And we're going to use it to make everyone in this pathetic little world adore us!

She walks away as her comments and the light show tell what is on the other side of those hills. . . Canterlot High School, at the moment of Sunset Shimmer's defeat during the Fall Formal. Adagio stops and rests one hand on her hip, the others moving up on either side and adopting smiles of her own.

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Present Day, Canterlot High School. . .

Today was a pleasant day at Canterlot High School as everybody was getting ready for the Musical Showcase that was coming up in just a couple of days. A steady buzz of conversation is heard as students make their way around the halls either carrying supplies or making their way to classes. Most people during this time however were in the gymnasium working on decorations.

Inside of the gymnasium, assorted groups of students can be seen hunched down on the floor, hard at work making signs and banners. Among the design teams are the Cutie Mark Crusaders and Trixie, the latter of whom is working with two other girls that joined in to form her band for the Musical Showcase. Apple Bloom and Scootaloo adding their own touches to the Crusaders' banner. Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle trade an approving smile, the latter holding a small can of paint with a brush resting inside.

Suddenly, a hand attached to an arm in a dark gray sleeve reaches into view to pluck the implement away, much to both girls' surprise, and said arm belonged to none other than Sunset Shimmer. Her demeanor is very much changed from the one she displayed in the past as she has put on a genuine smile and a helpful tone.

Sunset Shimmer: Want some help?

Apple Bloom: Uh, no thanks. We're good.

The other two nod uneasily making Sunset's expression deflate.

Sunset Shimmer: Oh. Okay.

Pinkie Pie: Sunset Shimmer!

Sunset Shimmer looks over to see the (Hu) Mane 6 over at their own poster looking at her with smiles to say that she's completely free to join them.

Pinkie Pie: Over here!

The sight of the six brings a smile back to the former aspiring tyrant's face, but as she crosses the floor, the grumbling whispers from the other participants lowers her mood again. (Y/N) sees this and growls a little as he puts a paintbrush down and walks over to take Sunset's hand which surprises her before he glares over at the students gossiping about her.

(Y/N): *sternly* She's not bothering any one of you, right?! If not, then I suggest you focus back on what you're doing and not waste your time on ridiculing someone!

(Y/N)'s stern order quickly got everybody focused back on what they were doing before (Y/N) brings Sunset over to his girlfriends.

Sunset Shimmer: You didn't have to say that, (Y/N). . . To me, they still have a right to be angry with me.

(Y/N): I beg to differ. You're trying to best to show others that you've changed, but apparently most of them are still way to stubborn to even accept it. I just can't help it when I see you feel sad like that, you know?

Sunset smiles and blushes a little as well.

Sunset Shimmer: Well. . . thanks.

(Y/N): No problem.

As soon as (Y/N) brought Sunset over to the rest of the girls, he lets go of Sunset's hand as she sighs before putting a hand on her other arm a bit nervous.

Sunset Shimmer: *sighs* I had no idea the whole school would be here.

Fluttershy's hand on her shoulder cheers her a bit and now both Pinkie and Rarity trade a look and quickly hold up the group's handiwork. Guitar, keyboard, drum kit, floating against a backdrop of night sky and stars with a musical staff and notes snaking across.

Rarity: Quite the eye-catching advertisement, if I do say so myself.

Pinkie Pie: And it smells like cake!

Fluttershy: It does?

As she sniffs in its direction, Pinkie demonstrates by shoving the sign up against her face for a moment, then backing off. It leaves freckles of glitter all over the yellow skin and a splotch of blue on the nose.

Pinkie Pie: I used frosting instead of paste!

(Y/N): *chuckles* That's Pinkie folks!

(Y/N)'s signature line caught a chuckle from the rest of the girls as well.

Applejack: Uh, Fluttershy, you've got a little somethin', uh. . .

She points at her own nose and Fluttershy brushes a little glitter off her cheek.

Fluttershy: Did I get it?

Applejack: Heh, not exactly.

(Y/N): Hold on, Flutters.

Sunset hands (Y/N) a handkerchief and wipes all of the frosting and glitter off of Fluttershy's face gently and once he was finished, he pulls his hand away and looks at Fluttershy with a smile before getting a smirk on his face as he puts a hand on his chin.

(Y/N): Hmm, I think I missed a spot.

Fluttershy: You did? Where?

(Y/N) the suddenly pecks Fluttershy on the lips which caught her off guard as she blushes a little bit.

(Y/N): Right there.

Fluttershy giggles from that before all of them suddenly see Principal Celestia and Vice-Principal Luna enter the gym. The latter carries a book under one arm.

Principal Celestia: Good afternoon, students. I just wanted to tell you all how pleased I am that so many of you are going to participate in the first ever Canterlot High School Musical Showcase!

Cheers ring out from all sides of the gym.

Principal Celestia: This is a wonderful opportunity to raise money for all our after-school programs here at CHS. So keep working on those signs and posters. I think it's going to be one of the most exciting events we've had at CHS since the Fall Formal.

Sunset gets a round of dirty looks from the rest of the gym, prompting her to blush and lift one hand to shield her face. She follows this up with a grimace and a slow slide down the folded-away bleachers against which she is leaning, so that she ends up in a huddle of insecurity that would rival Fluttershy or Twilight. (Y/N) just glares across all the students who were doing just that and yells out to them.

(Y/N): I'm serious, I WILL turn a hose on you!!

That instantly got everybody to go back to what they were doing with a little bit of fear from that comment.

Later on the school day, the Rainbooms, which is the new band name of the (Hu) Mane 6, decided that they should all keep Sunset away from most of the students for the time being since they wouldn't stop gossiping about what she did during the Fall Formal. Right now, the Rainbooms were all in the music room with their instruments ready. Sunset is present as well, sitting glumly atop a grand piano.

Sunset Shimmer: Ugh! I am never gonna live that down.

Fluttershy: You were pretty bad at the Fall Formal.

Sunset Shimmer: A demon. I turned into a raging she-demon.

Pinkie Pie: And tried to completely obliterate (Y/N) just so you could take his crown and win some pointless title!

She emphasizes her words by briefly shambling around with arms outstretched, then finishes up with a big squee. (Y/N) crosses his arms and glares at Pinkie.

(Y/N): Pinkie! I hate to be blunt, but you are literally helping no one with kind of reminder.

Pinkie Pie: Oops. Sorry.

(Y/N): What we really mean to say Sunset is that we're currently not looking at that kind of. . . "she-demon" anymore. I mean coming from us, you've changed quite a lot and you're showing that effort too. Having you as our friend is something that we're all to have.

The rest of the Rainbooms nod and voiced some agreement as well which made Sunset smile slightly.

Rarity: He's right, darling. We've forgiven you for your past. . . ahem. . . booboos.

Applejack: To be honest, I'd say the whole experience brought everyone at Canterlot High closer than ever before!

(Y/N): Especially us.

Rainbow Dash: Alright then, enough chit-chat. Let's get to practicing already. I don't my awesome guitar skills to get rusty.

(Y/N): Alright, hold on a sec Dashie.

(Y/N) holds up his new double-necked guitar which got everybody's attention except for Sunset since she already knows that it changed.

Rainbow Dash: Whoa! When you make your new guitar 20% cooler?

(Y/N): No idea. However, I'm not complaining. This new color scheme matches my style completely and I'm ready to play some more music with it.

Pinkie Pie: One, two, three!

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The Rainbooms: There was a time we were apart

But that's behind us now

See how we've made a brand new start

And the future's lookin' up, ah-oh, ah-oh

In the hall, students pass this way and one girl was even wearing the blue and yellow pony ears and tail given out to boost school spirit before the Fall Formal.

And when you walk these halls

You feel it everywhere

Two of the eco-kids put up a poster advertising the Musical Showcase and bump fists.

Yeah, we're the Wondercolts forever, ah-oh, yeah!

In the cafeteria, an athlete, rocker, and drama smile and wave to a techie getting her lunch; she gratefully moves to take a seat with them. The screen quickly tiles itself with vertical panels showing the six band members.

We are all together

(Ah, ah, oh-oh-oh-oh)

Applejack's hair elongates and braids itself and her pony ears appear, as they did during the Fall Formal and Pinkie undergoes her own transformation as well.

Now it's better than ever

(Ah, ah, oh-oh-oh-oh)

Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and lastly (Y/N) transform too as the last three grew wings as well.

You can feel it, we are back (You. . . can. . . feel. . . it. . .)

And I'm so glad that we're better

Better than ever

Whoa-oh, oh-whoa-oh

Oh yeah, we're better than ever

Whoa-oh, oh-whoa-oh

Outside at the front of the school, the Cutie Mark Crusaders sit and stand on its top edge, a slightly puzzled Big Mac finds himself on the business end of Photo Finish's camera, and Trixie and Snips look on with amusement. A flash, and the view clears to show a quick sequence of four photos being stacked one on top of the other.

The first picture was Big Mac alone. On the second one, he smiles slightly as Apple Bloom sits on his shoulders and Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle gather in. On the third one, the smile grows as Snips and Snails join the tableau. Finally, Trixie inserts herself in front of everyone, partially blocking them from view.

Back inside, Sunset is now smiling and bobbing her head in time to the beat.

Rainbow Dash: There was a time we couldn't see

Past the differences

Applejack: That separated you and me

And it left us on our own

In the hall, students talk and laugh as they go about their business.

Pinkie Pie: But now you walk these halls

And friends are everywhere

An errant hacky sack knocks the Wondercolt pony ears off of a student's head so that they land on an athlete he is walking past. They trade a funny look, then both laugh.

The Rainbooms: Yeah, we're the Wondercolts forever, ah-oh, yeah!

We are all together

(Ah, ah, oh-oh-oh-oh)

Sunset jumps off the piano and grooves a bit.

Now it's better than ever

(Ah, ah, oh-oh-oh-oh)

Now that we are back on track (Now. . . that. . . we. . . are. . .)

Yes, I'm so glad that we're better

Better than ever

Fluttershy winks as she gives her tambourine a shake.

Whoa-oh, oh-whoa-oh

Applejack and Rarity lean in toward Fluttershy from opposite sides.

Oh yeah, we're better than ever

Whoa-oh, oh-whoa-oh

Sunset begins to clap along, now positively beaming.

Oh yeah, we're better than ever

Whoa-oh, oh-whoa-oh

Oh yeah, we're better than ever

As soon as they complete the last line, the pony features vanish to leave six more-or-less ordinary teenage students. Pinkie twirls a drumstick as Sunset claps for the performance, and Rainbow removes her instrument, standing it upright on the floor.

(Y/N): What do you think, Sunset? How do you feel?

Sunset Shimmer: Honestly, I feel a lot than I was a few minutes ago. Thank you. All of you.

Rainbow Dash: Don't sweat it.

Rarity: *laughs* I still can't believe that happens when we play! Ooh! I've got to look into some new accessories! Something that looks good in a longer ponytail. Ooh! Maybe some clip-on earrings for when I get those adorable pony ears.

Applejack: I just wonder why it happens. Princess Twilight took her crown back to Equestria. Shouldn't that mean she took all the magic back with her?

(Y/N): I was actually looking into that all last week Applejack. I thought the same thing too. Magic was brought into this world and it passed onto all of us when Twilight was here. Once she went back, it all disappeared and our transformations were gone. I did ask Sunset since we know now that she's from Equestria as well, but even she couldn't find the solution.

Sunset nods with (Y/N) agreeing that she knew as well.

(Y/N): I'm no magic expert, but there is a chance that whatever magic Twilight brought back to her world has maybe left an inch of it in us. She told me that all five elements are connected to the Element of Magic and that all six combined form the Element of Heroism. Perhaps those said elements remain in us as well.

Sunset Shimmer: You know, (Y/N), you may be right. When you were wearing the Element of Heroism, you were able to wield magic from it like it already knew that it was on its user.

Applejack: Still, it is all hypothetical. We can't just assume somethin' until we've got the hang of it all.

Rainbow Dash: Who cares why it happens? It makes my band totally awesome!

Rarity and some others felt offended by that.

Rarity: Oh! Your band?

Rainbow Dash: Duh! It was my idea to start the Rainbooms so we could be in the showcase. Plus I'm the lead singer and guitarist.

(Y/N): Rainbow. . . watch that ego of yours will you? No one is quote unquote "taking orders" here in the band. The band is something for all of us to enjoy no matter who is playing.

Rainbow Dash: *rolls eyes* Yeah, yeah. I get it, I get it.

Suddenly, a string of knocks come from the door and the cause is Flash Sentry, who lets himself into the room. He is a bit flustered, but regains his composure as he speaks.

Flash Sentry: Uh, heard you outside. You guys are sounding really tight.

Rainbow Dash: Uh, we're getting there. Rarity's still coming in a little late on the second verse, and Applejack's bass solo could use a little work. They'll get it together in time for the showcase.

She completely misses the nasty looks that Applejack and Rarity shoot at her and each other, and all three of them pay no mind to Fluttershy's uneasy efforts to scrunch down behind the tambourine she still holds. (Y/N) just glares at how easily egotistical Rainbow can get.

(Y/N): Rainbow Dash!

Rainbow Dash: What? I'm just stating what I saw honestly.

Applejack leans towards Rarity to whisper.

Applejack: *whispers* I can tell her what I saw honestly. . . Her ego's the size of a barn full of loud pigs.

Rarity lets out a quiet giggle from that as she can no doubt agree with that.

(Y/N): Either way. . . you can definitely see that we'll be full of surprises during the showcase.

Flash Sentry: I'll bet. I guess that means no turning back now and joining back in my band, huh?

(Y/N): Nope. Guess not.

Flash Sentry: Well, I'm not going to judge you for it. Besides, with how great you sounded with them, maybe it was a good thing that you decided to join a band with your girlfriends.

(Y/N): You kidding? I'd never leave my girls hanging.

(Y/N) says this as he looks back and winks at his girlfriends who all blush from his little gesture. Flash then smirks as he gets an idea and decides to tease (Y/N) about a certain girl.

Flash Sentry: So, I don't suppose a girl of yours from uh. . . out of town might come?

(Y/N) looks at Flash with a raised eyebrow.

(Y/N): Wait, what?

Flash Sentry: It wouldn't surprise me if your "other" girlfriend arrived to see you. I mean you ARE clearly head over heels for her. And this is a special charity event and all.

(Y/N) suddenly blushes and gets flustered before glaring at Flash embarrassed.

(Y/N): You're talking about this NOW?! Especially around my girlfriends?!

The said girlfriends all giggled from (Y/N) being embarrassed as they know exactly who Flash was talking about.

Flash Sentry: What's the problem? You walked into the school with her, you told her about the Fall Formal, and YOU danced with her as Prince of Fall Formal~

(Y/N): That was because I had no choice! I didn't want for it all to occur! It just happened!

Applejack: *quietly* Now that's a lie and he knows it. . .

Flash Sentry: Lookie here, someone misses their princess~

(Y/N): Shut up. Look, even if it was true, I don't even believe Twilight is coming back anytime soon considering all that happened during that time. She's a pony princess and I'm sure she's got her own things planned in her world.

Flash shrugs his shoulders.

Flash Sentry: Eh, I guess that's true. . .

(Y/N): Anyways, how's my old band been holding up?

Flash Sentry: Trust me when I say that even though you're not in the group for this, we're ready. Ringo, Brawly, and I have been practicing a ton as well. I have a feeling we'll blow your mind just as good.

(Y/N) smirks from this.

(Y/N): Is that a challenge?

Flash Sentry: Who knows?

Both of them chuckle from that before Flash turns to leave.

Flash Sentry: Well, I just wanted to compliment your band, I'll see you guys later. Keep on rockin' it.

(Y/N): Thanks. The same for you as well, dude.

Flash gets ready to go before he decides to tease (Y/N) one last time as he turns back to him.

Flash Sentry: And (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Yeah?

Flash Sentry: I'm sure Twilight is cheering you on whether she is seeing you or not.

(Y/N) yells out from that and covers his face as he was a blushing mess at this point before Flash just leaves the flustered (Y/N) in the music room with his girlfriends who laughed a little.

(Y/N): WHY?!

Rarity: Well. *giggles* Someone is quite the smitten kitten.

(Y/N): You too, Rarity?! This is so embarrassing. . .

Pinkie then rushes up to (Y/N) and cups both his cheeks as she started playing with them.

Pinkie Pie: Aw, don't be a bad sprinkle, sweetie. Besides, you look cute when your face is all bright and embarrassed. It makes it really fun to smush your adorable pink cheeks around.

(Y/N): Give me a break. . .

Sunset Shimmer: *chuckles* He did always a strong bond with you, (Y/N).

This made Rarity turn to Sunset in curiosity.

Rarity: Apologizes if this is too sensitive to bring up, but I always forget you and Flash used to be an item.

Sunset Shimmer: It's okay. Flash is a great guy and all, but I never really "liked-him" liked him. I was just using him to become more popular. . . and get a little closer to (Y/N) since we all know how popular he is.

(Y/N): Yeah, but it's not like it doesn't get boring or I have to flaunt it.

Sunset looks away from that statement as (Y/N) unintentionally reminded Sunset of her past evil self.

(Y/N): S-Sorry, Sunset. I-I wasn't trying to-

Sunset Shimmer: You don't need to apologize. Ugh! The old me really was just awful, wasn't she?

A round of varied assent noises came from the others before (Y/N) just walked up to her.

(Y/N): Maybe so, but note that you used the terms "old" and "she". That clearly means that while you may still feel guilty of what you did in the past, the present is what matters right now. She was awful, but you're not. You've turned yourself into someone different and I can tell.

Sunset gives a slight smile from that.

Sunset Shimmer: Thanks, (Y/N). Although I wish everyone else would believe that too.

(Y/N): I wish that as well, Sunset, but don't worry. You just need to give them time. It does annoy me that they still haven't forgiven you, but I'm sure that eventually they will ALL come around. I already knew from the get go that it wasn't going to happen after that day. Just keep doing what you're currently doing and they will give you their trust back. Everything will be okay, trust me.

Sunset Shimmer: And what if they don't?

(Y/N): Then they'll just have to answer to not just me, but the rest of us as well.

Sunset looks at (Y/N)'s girlfriends as they all nod in agreement from that. (Y/N) then takes Sunset's hand which made her look up at (Y/N) surprised.

(Y/N): Remember that day you told me everything that happened to you in your past and why you acted the way you did. I promised you that as your friend, that I'll always be there for you no matter what. . . no, I Pinkie Promised. I never go back on my promises and I definitely know the policies on a Pinkie Promise.

(Y/N) says this as behind him he could feel a playful smirk coming from Pinkie Pie as she narrows his eyes at him while giving him a "I'm watching you" gesture. He smiles back at Pinkie before looking back at Sunset holding up her hand.

(Y/N): I'm going to help make things right for you, Sunset Shimmer. You can count on it.

Sunset stared up at (Y/N) astonished before she smiles and wraps (Y/N) in a hug which he returns.

Sunset Shimmer: Thank you, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Anytime.

The rest of (Y/N)'s girlfriends couldn't help, but smile at this cute little scene as they've known (Y/N) long enough that he'll do anything to make someone depressed happy.

Rarity: Aww, how sweet of you (Y/N) dear~

When Rarity says this, (Y/N) and Sunset quickly part from each other as the former rubs the back of his head a little bit embarrassed.

(Y/N): Wh-What can I say. . .? It's my natural instinct. . .

Everyone around the room let out some giggles and laughs from that before suddenly Vice Principal Luna's voice was heard on the P.A. System.

Vice Principal Luna: (On P.A. System) (Y/N) (L/N) and Sunset Shimmer, please report to the main foyer.

(Y/N) gives a slight annoyed sigh from this which didn't go unnoticed.

Fluttershy: Is something wrong, (Y/N)?

(Y/N) shakes his head with a small smile.

(Y/N): Nah, it's not a big deal. Vice Principal Luna nominated me to show some new students around the school and I think it's probably I did SO well with showing Twilight around when she was here.

(Y/N) said this playfully which got some laughs out of few of the girls while some others rolled their eyes.

(Y/N): I didn't really sign up for this, but I'm not complaining if it means showing some new folks around.

Sunset Shimmer: I decided to volunteer to help as well. Thought it'd be good for the new students to get to know the new me before they heard all the stuff about the old me.

A last half-smile over her shoulder, and she is gone into the hall. (Y/N) sighs that Sunset must still feel somewhat anxious about that before looking back at the Rainbooms.

(Y/N): We'll see you guys later. From what I heard, it was three students. So we've definitely got some attention here.

(Y/N) follows Sunset out of the music room and Rainbow waves at him before turning back to the rest of the girls.

Rainbow Dash: We've still got a few minutes before lunch starts. What do you say we do "Awesome As I Wanna Be"?

Fluttershy pulls out a notebook and lifts it up.

Fluttershy: Um, Rainbow Dash? I was wondering if we could maybe play the song I wrote?

Rainbow Dash: We'll get to it.

Up with the instrument, down with both the notebook and the timid girl's spirits.

Fluttershy: Oh. Okay.

Out in the main foyer, Sunset and (Y/N) were walking towards the main foyer show that they could tour the new students around the school. As they were though, (Y/N) still had his arms crossed looking a little bit bored which Sunset noticed.

Sunset Shimmer: Still not feeling excited for this?

(Y/N): Maybe not, but I'll still put on the best smile that I can for them. They don't really need to know about the title that I have. It can also be a good opportunity to make some friends. Hopefully some that be a great addition to the school though.

Sunset Shimmer: All I'm worried about is them finding out about my past.

(Y/N): Don't worry, just be yourself. You're friendly enough already to me.

Sunset smiles from that before straight ahead she notices some people as she waves to them keeping her casual smile on her face.

Sunset Shimmer: Hi. Are you the girls we're supposed to show around?

Those girls were none other than Adagio, Aria, and Sonata. They have shed their hooded sweatshirts and are standing in the partial shadows thrown by the light coming in through the front doors. They were wearing different outfits as well as Adagio was wearing a leotard-style garment with shorts attached and a short-sleeved, light violet shawl. Aria was wearing a pale yellow, fitted sleeveless top under an open, cropped green shirt whose sleeves have been ripped away, and Sonata was wearing a short-sleeved, dark red-pink jacket with lighter-hued collar, cuffs, lapels and light blue front accents.

Adagio Dazzle: We are.

(Y/N) turned his eyes away from Sunset and towards the three girls and once he does. . . something rather out of the blue happened with him. . .

His eyes shot wide open and a pink blush crawled onto his cheeks as looking at those three girls made his pupils dilate just a little bit before they turned into heart shapes as well. A goofy smile then slowly appears on his face as well and there was only one logical explanation on what this could possibly mean. . . (Y/N) was falling in love.

Sunset Shimmer: Well I'm Sunset Shimmer and this here is a close friend of mine. . .

Some silence came for a second which confused Sunset before she notices (Y/N)'s weird dazed expression as she waves a hand over his face to get his attention.

Sunset Shimmer: Um, (Y/N)? You there?

(Y/N) instantly returned back to reality as he looks back and forth before smiling nervously and he rubs the back of his head.

(Y/N): Uh, s-sorry about that. I was daydreaming. . . My name is (Y/N) (L/N). It's a pleasure to meet you three. What are your names?

Adagio Dazzle: I'm Adagio Dazzle.

Aria Blaze: Aria Blaze is the name.

Sonata Dusk: Hello! I'm Sonata Dusk! It's really nice to meet you!

(Y/N): (Looks like I was right to take some time off today. I think that I just hit the jackpot meeting these beauties.) Well, I don't think it's right to waste any time here. Follow us and you girls can tell us. . . a lot more about yourselves~

(Y/N) said that in a rather weird tone with a charming smirk which Sunset noticed as it made her raise an eyebrow.

Sunset Shimmer: (Huh. His mood changed. He said that he would put on his best smile, but that's. . . a little much.)

Sunset dismisses her confusion and looks back at the three girls with a smile.

Sunset Shimmer: What he said. Canterlot High is a great school. You're really gonna love it.

Adagio Dazzle: Oh, yes, we really sense there's something. . . magical about this place.

(Y/N): (Oh, I'm looking at something magical right now, beautiful~) In that case, we'll be more than glad to show you the rest of the school, right Sunset?

Sunset Shimmer: Exactly. Follow us.

Adagio Dazzle: Of course. Lead the way.

All three smiles from the girls shift a few notches toward sinister with frightening speed as they follow Sunset and (Y/N).

(Y/N) and Sunset had made their way around the corridors showing the new girls around the school and as they do, (Y/N) couldn't help but gawk at these girls every so often, but he stayed by Sunset's side to not make himself look that fishy.

Sunset Shimmer: That's the science lab. Computer lab is in there.

She then notices the poster for the Musical Showcase as they all come across towards it.

Sunset Shimmer: Oh! We're having a big musical showcase this weekend! The whole school is pretty much rallying around it.

Adagio gasps in fake surprise and glances toward her two colleagues.

Adagio Dazzle: A "musical" showcase?

All three trade scheming grins.

(Y/N): It's a charity event that we've been preparing for days now. It's supposed to help us raise money for the after-school programs. A lot of students, including myself that is have already signed up for it. There's always room for more you're interested.

Sunset Shimmer: *nods* I'm sure Principal Celestia wouldn't mind letting you sign up at all if you are.

Aria Blaze: We have been known to sing from time to time.

She said this with a bored sigh looking disinterested.

Sonata Dusk: Hello? We sing, like, all the time! It's how we get people to do what we want.

A mild grimace came from Aria, total shock from Sunset, indifference from (Y/N), and a threatening snarl and "cut it" gesture came from Adagio. The blue-haired teen remains completely oblivious to this colossal slip-up.

Sonata Dusk: Wha-What did I say?

Adagio Dazzle: What you "meant" to say was that being in a musical showcase sounds like a great way to meet other students.

Sonata Dusk: Ohhhh, yeah. Th-What she said I meant to say. That's what I meant. To say.

(Y/N) shrugs his shoulders with a small smile.

(Y/N): (You seem a little ditzy, but that doesn't take away the fact that you're still pretty gorgeous~)

Aria Blaze: *scoffs* And what you would have said if you weren't the worst.

Sonata Dusk: You are!

Adagio Dazzle: You'll have to excuse them. They're idiots.

(Y/N) and Sunset look at each other in slight confusion from that.

(Y/N): Is it always like that between you three?

Adagio Dazzle: *sighs* You have no idea.

(Y/N): Eh, take my word for it. We've used to had things like that here at CHS in the past, but believe it or not, they actually subsided and the people here are actually pretty nice once you get to know them.

That information was actually intriguing to Adagio as she grins devilishly from that.

Adagio Dazzle: Really now?

(Y/N): That's right. So what's your reason that you decided to come to CHS?

Adagio Dazzle: Oh, it wasn't for any big reason. Apparently, we heard from some "sources" that this school is rather nice and we couldn't help, but be a bit curious.

(Y/N) smirks a little as he decided to try something out.

(Y/N): You said your name was Adagio Dazzle, right?

Adagio Dazzle: That's correct dear.

(Y/N): Hmm, what a "dazzling" name~

Hearing this from (Y/N) made Adagio smirk a little.

Adagio Dazzle: Oh? Trying to win me over are we?

(Y/N) just gives a playful grin from that.

(Y/N): Maybe I am, maybe I'm not.

Sunset was watching this whole thing as she was looking back and forth between (Y/N) and Adagio with her mouth slightly open in both shock and confusion as she does not know what is happening, but she really doesn't want things to escalate further than they already are. To intervene, she steps a little bit in front of (Y/N) to block his path from Adagio and she tries to change the subject.

Sunset Shimmer: Y-You guys didn't seem to notice, uh, giant rainbow in the sky one day, did you?

Sonata Dusk: Oh, that's right. I saw it! I spiraled up so high before shooting downwards across the sky! But hold on, don't rainbows usually come during the day?

Aria Blaze: Sonata!

Sonata Dusk: What? I'm just asking!

Adagio quickly tries to dismiss Sonata's comment like it was no big deal.

Adagio Dazzle: I'm sure we weren't the only ones who saw it. It was indeed a shock to the three of us that something as abnormal as that could happen, but we're more surprised that no one bothered to even investigate it yet.

Sunset Shimmer: Y-Yeah, I wonder. . .

She lets out a nervous chuckle not sure what to make of this most unusual exchange, then leans forward as something catches her eye. She has gotten an eyeful of their pendants as Adagio fingers her gem idly as a gleam runs across all three.

Sunset Shimmer: *nervous laugh* Those are pretty. Where did you-

Almost faster than thought, one hand in a fingerless glove flashes up to seize Sunset's wrist and prevent her from making contact. Adagio lets go a moment later, managing a sheepish laugh as Sunset massages the joint, evidently showing that grip Adagio had has some steel to it.

Adagio Dazzle: Sorry. These pendants mean an awful lot to us. We'd just hate for anything to happen to them.

Away she goes with Aria following and she does, Adagio takes one last glance at (Y/N) and gives him a small wink which made him blush a little with a small smile. Sonata stays put, smiling at Sunset until the boss reaches back to grab her wrist and yank her away. The entire encounter does not sit at all right with the brain under the wild mass of red and yellow hair as all that she can do is give a confused facial expression.

Sunset Shimmer: I wasn't the only who sensed something off about that group, right (Y/N)?

(Y/N): . . .

Sunset noticed silence once more as she quickly turns to (Y/N) as he was looking up into the air with a dazed expression, but that quickly went away as Sunset snapped her fingers in (Y/N)'s face.

(Y/N): H-Huh? Wh-What?

Sunset Shimmer: Snap out of it!

(Y/N): S-Sorry, Sunset. What were you saying?

Sunset just crosses her arms with a skeptical look at (Y/N) before putting a finger on her chin and shaking her head.

Sunset Shimmer: You know what? No. It's probably better that we discuss this with the others anyway. Come on.

Meanwhile, Adagio, Aria, and Sonata who were walking away from the two down the hall come to a stop as Adagio turns towards the other two girls with an evil smile.

Adagio Dazzle: Girls, that (Y/N). . . there's something special about him.

Aria Blaze: What do you mean?

Adagio Dazzle: Isn't it obvious? He wasn't even under our spell and he was already flirting with us-

Aria Blaze: What?! Gross!

Adagio Dazzle: Let me finish. It's not just that, but I could sense a huge pile of magic inside of him for some reason.

This surprised the other two greatly.

Sonata Dusk: For realsies? You think that's why he knows of that giant rainbow in the sky? Which I still don't know get it happened in the nighttime.

Aria facepalms from Sonata being such a ditz. However, Adagio just answers her question.

Adagio Dazzle: Maybe. But something tells me that getting the Equestrian magic may be easier than we think. And perhaps we may be able to use (Y/N) to our advantage on getting it as well.

She said this with a sadistic grin before Aria was catching onto her plan as she grins as well and even nods agreeing on where Adagio was going with this. Sonata however was a little bit oblivious.

Sonata Dusk: Really? I actually do think that (Y/N) guy is kind of cute.

Adagio pinches the bridge of her nose and shakes her head while Aria rolls her eyes.

Aria Blaze: Why do I even bother still talking to you?

It was now lunchtime in the cafeteria as everybody around was chowing down on their food or chatting with friends. The Rainbooms were at one table and both Sunset and returned to their friends with different looks as Sunset was worried while (Y/N) just had a small smile.

Applejack: So how was the tour you two?

Sunset Shimmer: I don't know. I mean, these girls, they were. . . There was something off about them.

Pinkie Pie: Like, off like this?

She pulls a tuft of her own hair around to cover her face like a beard and mustache.

Pinkie Pie: Or off like this?

She switches to a pair of lettuce-leaf eyebrows and two carrots shoved up under her upper lip like tusks.

Pinkie Pie: Or. . . Oh, oh! Like-

Rainbow's next words cut her off before the masquerade can get any sillier.

Rainbow Dash: Maybe we should just let her tell us.

Sunset Shimmer: I wasn't the only one who noticed though. (Y/N) felt something off about them too, right?

(Y/N) however said something completely different than what Sunset was hoping she would hear.

(Y/N): I don't what you're talking about. I didn't notice a darn thing.

A few eyes turned to (Y/N) a little bit surprised from that, but Sunset was the most shocked.

Sunset Shimmer: What?!

(Y/N): Off you say? Those girls were completely fine to me. You're probably just paranoid or something.

(Y/N) then grows a blush on his face as he started fantasizing about the three girls again.

(Y/N): Their names were Adagio Dazzle, Aria Blaze, and Sonata Dusk. The only weird about those three was that they were quite majestic to look at.

Everybody looked at (Y/N) with weird looks before looking at each other as they weren't expecting him to say that out of the blue like that.

Sunset Shimmer: Uh. . . Is this a bad time to say that you've been acting kind of odd as well?

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, I'm gonna agree with what Sunset said. You sure that your mind is on the right path, babe?

(Y/N): Why wouldn't it be?

Applejack: Well, yer face is kinda. . . not normal. Like yer smitten about something. . . or someone?

Applejack gives (Y/N) the stink eye on that last comment as it made him sweat a little before he nervously laughs.

(Y/N): If you're implying what I think you're implying, it's not true.

(Y/N) says this as he wraps an arm around Pinkie Pie before patting her head which she liked.

(Y/N): There is only one harem for me and it's the one right here.

Pinkie seem convinced as she smiles and gestures towards (Y/N) as if saying that they should believe him as well. The other girls were still a little bit suspicious on how (Y/N) was acting, but they all shrugged their shoulders. Sunset however, kept her eye on (Y/N) as she couldn't help, but feel something fishy about him.

Sunset Shimmer: (It's not like him to be so unfocused about a situation before. . . I'm sure I wasn't the only who noticed. . . Maybe he's right, maybe I'm looking too far into it.)

Meanwhile, Adagio, Aria, and Sonata were standing outside the cafeteria doors peeking through to see the many students in the lunch room while coming up with a plan.

Adagio Dazzle: This is it, girls. The moment we've been waiting for.

Sonata Dusk: Lunch?!

Her eager excitement resulted in Adagio groaning wearily and facepalming.

Adagio Dazzle: *groans* The chance to get our true Equestrian magic back.

Sonata Dusk: Oh. Right.

Adagio Dazzle: Our voices are just strong enough to make them want something so badly, they'll fight to get it.

Aria Blaze: So we're just gonna do what we always do? Stir up some trouble and then feed off the negative energy? *sarcastically* Some plan, Adagio.

Adagio scowls at her.

Adagio Dazzle: It won't be the same as the times before! There is Equestrian magic here. Their negative energy will give us the power we need to get this entire world to do our bidding.

Sonata Dusk: But we can get lunch after though, right?

Adagio's narrowed red-violet eyes pop in surprise as Sonata is absolutely mooning over a poster.

Sonata Dusk: It's Taco Tuesday!

Adagio gets in her face.

Adagio Dazzle: Just follow my lead.

Aria Blaze: Or my lead.

Adagio quickly grabs the collar of her vest.

Adagio Dazzle: "My" lead!

That puts a good scare into the pigtailed upstart, but she quickly shifts back to her usual dissatisfied look upon seeing Sonata's big dopey smile.

Inside, the cafeteria doors are thrown open as the three girls stroll easily among the tables, vocalizing a melody before they started singing which got everybody's attention.

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The Dazzlings: Ah, ah-ah, ah-ahh

Ah, ah-ah, ah-ahh

Ah, ah-ah, ah-ahh

Ah, ah-ah, ah-ahh

Adagio Dazzle: We heard you want to get together

Sonata passes Flash, caressing the guitar slung on his back to draw the focus of both him and his table-mate.

We heard you want to rock this school

Adagio lets her fingers run along the heads of several students, entrancing them.

We've thought of something that is better

Something that changes all the rules

Aria draws a few more eyes to herself.

Why pretend we're all the same

All three gather, back to back to back, and circle slowly as their pendants start to burn red.

When some of us shine brighter?

Aria Blaze & Sonata Dusk: Shine brighter

Adagio then leans over the back of a student's chair.

Adagio Dazzle: Here's a chance to find your flame

Are you a loser or a fighter?

The student smiles thoughtfully to himself, and the singers gather near the doors again and point around themselves.

The Dazzlings: Me and you, you and me

Why don't we see who is better?

We don't have to be one and the same thing

A rocker and Sandalwood start to eye each other with distrust.

Oh, what's so wrong with a little competition?

The trio is then seen sitting in chairs as one by one, they uncross their legs and give a thumbs-down.

Are you afraid of failing the audition?

Adagio has then made her way over to lift Trixie's chin.

Adagio Dazzle: You're a star and you should know it

Aria and Sonata take Adagio's arms and lift her onto a table as she walks it like a runway.

Yeah, you rise above the rest

She then kneels, strokes and flicks a boy's chin, making him forget his lunch altogether.

It doesn't matter who you hurt

Back to the floor, she sashays down an aisle, away from the camera.

If you're just proving you're the best

The Dazzlings: Ah, ahh-ahh-ahhh

Sonata shoots a fist skyward, and Aria points at one knot of students to egg them on.

Battle! You wanna win it

Adagio raises a fist of her own.

Let's have a battle, battle of the bands

Now Aria pushes her way through the Crusaders, Snips, and Snails.

Let's have a battle, we'll go all in it

Let's have a battle, battle, battle

Battle of the bands

The Dazzlings & Students: Battle!

After all of that, students all around the cafeteria started to act really competitive and get into arguments with each other.

Blueberry Cake: I can beat you!

The Dazzlings & Students: Battle!

Cherry Crash: Ha! You wish!

The Dazzlings & Students: Battle!

Trixie: I so want this!

The Dazzlings & Students: Battle!

Captain Planet: Not if I get it first!

The Dazzlings & Students: Me and you, you and me

Why don't we see who is better?

Adagio is then seen in front as the arms of Aria and Sonata wave from behind her head, and they step out to either side.

We don't have to be one and the same thing

A lot of dirty looks were going back and forth between students and the same greenish mist from the restaurant was flowing around the students' ankles. Flash and Sandalwood are nearly ready to come to blows.

Oh, what's so wrong with a little competition?

Students: I'm going out and winning the audition

While all of this was going on, the girls were staring at all of what was happening with worried or confused looks. However, (Y/N)'s reaction was different as his focus wasn't on the cafeteria, but on the trio instead as he kept his eyes trained on them the entire time looking rather entranced by them, yet he was unaffected by their spell. However, due to him being all the way at the back of the table, no one noticed. It doesn't take Adagio and the other two to notice staring at them from afar with his reaction and they slowly made their way towards him.

The Dazzlings & Students: Battle! We wanna win it

Sunset throws a hard sidewise glance across the table before she notices (Y/N)'s expression and she suddenly realizes why the trio is making their way over to them. The Rainbooms kept their eyes on them and they make their way on over to (Y/N) which shocked them with their eyes shrinking and mouths open. (Y/N) was surprised as well as he kept complete still.

Let's have a battle, battle of the bands

Let's have a battle, we'll go all in it

Aria leans on the back of (Y/N)'s chair looking at him with a smirk, Sonata rests her elbow on his shoulder, and Adagio was just right in front of him as she strokes his chin and (Y/N) stared deep into her eyes with a blush on his face looking really nervous.

Let's have a battle, battle, battle

Feeling that that's all that they need to do, they part of him and the Rainbooms just stared at them in shock that they were literally trying to charm their boyfriend right in front of them.

Battle of the bands!

Their pendants glow once more absorbing all of the green energy that was scattered throughout the cafeteria. Down the main aisle, on both sides of it, students have lined up and are shouting challenges and derogatory remarks at each other.

Pinkie Pie: Ohhhh. They're that kind of "off".

(Y/N) eyes suddenly turned back into heart shapes for a second signaling that he was in lovesick mode again.

(Y/N): I have no idea what that was. . . but that was kind of an invigorating feeling.

Rainbow Dash deadpans at (Y/N).

Rainbow Dash: You're an idiot.

(Y/N) crosses his arms and looks at Rainbow Dash a little annoyed.

(Y/N): What would you say if I was the one doing those kind of gestures to you?

Rainbow Dash: An invigorating feeling.

Rainbow Dash said this with a smile before her eyes widen and she looks at (Y/N) who was smirking at her that he just played her. Rainbow rolls her eyes before punching (Y/N) on the shoulder. . . not in a playful way though.

(Y/N): Ow.

Applejack: Still think that there ain't anything odd about them girls, (Y/N)?

(Y/N) looks down with a slight nervous look.

(Y/N): I'd look kind of stupid if I said that I didn't. They're definitely up to something.

Sunset Shimmer: But why were they focused on you is the real question? Around many of the other students, they were just going around. . . I don't know what, but then they directed their attention to you.

(Y/N) shrugs his shoulders from that acting a little bit oblivious. However, Pinkie rushes up behind (Y/N) and wraps her arms around him to squeeze him like a teddy bear which makes (Y/N)'s eye bulge out a bit.

Pinkie Pie: If they're after what I think that they're after, I'm not going to let some new strangey strange girls lay a finger on you!

(Y/N): *straining* Y-Yeah, Pinkie! I-I think that I'm already getting the message for that!

Pinkie lets go of (Y/N) seeing that he couldn't breathe anymore with her squishing him.

Applejack: Well, either way, we need to get and let Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna know what's goin' on around here?

(Y/N)'s turns away a little bit disappointed from that, but he kept the look a little bit discreet so that no one would notice.

(Y/N): I guess if that's our only option.

Applejack: What? Ya got a better idea?

(Y/N): *sighs* No. . .

Applejack: Alright then. Let's hurry on over to them.

Everybody got up and made their way out of the lunchroom so that they could go and warn both Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna about the three strange girls who made their appearance in the cafeteria causing all of the students to fight.

The seven of them enter from a side hall and make their way through the lobby as Rainbow Dash was messing with a soccer ball and Pinkie was skipping merrily along as other students were still around acting competitive and distant.

Sunset Shimmer: Those three are definitely in possession of some kind of dark magic. How else could you explain what happened back there?

Applejack: Don't worry, y'all. We'll let Principal Celestia know all about this and those girls will be kicked to the curb in no time. Last thing she needs is another CHS event almost ruined by some power-crazed lunatic.

Too late she realizes that she has let honesty veer into tactlessness and she turns to a mildly irked Sunset.

Applejack: Er, no offense.

Sunset Shimmer: *sighs* None taken.

Up ahead Sunset notices (Y/N) up ahead whistling rather innocently as if he was in a happy mood and she leans over to whistle to Applejack.

Sunset Shimmer: *whispers* I told you though. He's been acting strange ever since those girls had their tour here with us.

Applejack nods as she noticed as well before she decides that she should test something on (Y/N). She walks up to him with a skeptical look.

Applejack: Sugarcube, I'll be blunt. Yer not. . . thinking about them girls now, are ya? Like. . . vividly?

(Y/N)'s eyes widen from that as he looks back and forth nervously before giving Applejack a smile while blushing a little.

(Y/N): N-No, of course not. Why would I be?

Applejack: Uh-huh. . .

Applejack doesn't really buy this, but she decides that she'll believe what (Y/N) is saying for now as they've got more dire things to worry about.

When they make their way inside of Principal Celestia's office, they were expecting her to give some feedback on what should do during the Musical Showcase. . . however, they said some things that the gang wasn't expecting at all.

Principal Celestia: Dark magic? I find that very hard to believe. Those girls came into my office earlier and were absolutely delightful.

Luna lets off a mild scoff.

Vice Principal Luna: Perhaps Sunset Shimmer is just eager to make someone else out to be a bad element, so that her actions at the Fall Formal will become old news.

Sunset Shimmer: I could see why you might think that, but-

(Y/N): What? Luna, you can't be serious. The both of you even see me standing here before you. How can you not tell that whatever we're saying is legitimate? You told me that ever since I attended here to come to you whenever I'm having a problem and this time it's not just me. Besides, how can you two. . . long time friends of my mother, act like Sunset is still going for something rather mischievous after everything she's done to try and help?

Neither of the two officials is buying what the male teen is saying.

Principal Celestia: *giggles* (Y/N), you are probably overreacting a little.

(Y/N): What? How is that overreacting?!

Principal Celestia: I was actually referring to how you're going through so much to defend your new band with your girlfriends. Speaking of which, isn't your band supposed to be part of the Musical Showcase?

(Y/N) and Rainbow Dash look at each other confused.

Rainbow Dash: Yes.

Vice Principal Luna: Perhaps you're all just worried that the Dazzlings will steal your spotlight.

Applejack: The "Dazzlings"?

Principal Celestia: It's the name of their musical group. That's why they came by my office earlier – to sign up for the Showcase. Even sang a little song to Vice Principal Luna and I.

(Y/N): *smirks* (Adagio totally stole that from me. I can feel it.)

Applejack: They did?

Principal Celestia: Yes. And we think having a Battle of the Bands instead is a marvelous idea.

All four eyes from the principals flash pale green as she finishes, leaving the group visibly unnerved and at a total loss for words.

When the Rainbooms left the office, they all decided to talk outside at the statue on the front lawn. Applejack was pacing and thinking, Fluttershy was standing and staring at a ladybug on one side of the base, Pinkie Pie was lying on her back atop the base and letting her head hang over the edge, Rainbow Dash was knee-kicking her soccer ball in place, Rarity was sitting near Fluttershy and painting her fingernails, (Y/N) was playing on his phone with a blank expression, and Sunset was standing slumped against another of the base's sides near Applejack.

Fluttershy: I can't believe they got to Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna too.

Rainbow Dash: They've gotten to everybody.

Pinkie Pie: Not everybody!

Applejack: Pinkie Pie's right. We were there when the Dazzlings were singin' and we weren't affected. It was like we were protected somehow.

This made a thought roll into (Y/N)'s mind as he stops looking at his phone and he turns to Applejack.

(Y/N): Remember when I said that when Twilight took her magic back to Equestria, it may have left an inch of it inside of us? That could be the reason that we were immune to the effects that the Dazzlings used with their singing.

Sunset heard that and while she did indeed believe what (Y/N) said was true, there was something else about him that (Y/N) himself was missing.

Sunset Shimmer: (Magicwise, yes? Mentally immune is debatable right now for you.)

Rarity: So, what you're saying darling is that the magic that appeared from when we played our instruments is somehow keeping us safe from the dark magic?

(Y/N): Pretty much. It's hypothetical, but it's a huge possibility.

Rainbow Dash: So let's take them down! It's not like we haven't tangled with dark magic before and totally whooped its sorry butt!

She flips the ball away as she finishes, catching it in one hand, then realizes that she has made the same colossal faux-pas that Applejack committed in the hall.

Rainbow Dash: Uh, no offense.

Sunset Shimmer: *sighs* None taken. Again.

Fluttershy: But that was when Twilight was here. There may be some kind of magic inside us, but it only comes out when we play music. I sure don't know how to use it to. . . whoop anybody's butt.

Rarity: *sighs* If only we could get a message to Twilight. Maybe she could tell us how to break the spell the Dazzlings have cast on our friends.

Rainbow Dash: Well, that's not gonna happen. The portal's closed.

The fashion-conscious teen has just enough time to gasp and duck before the sphere collides with the smooth stone surface and bounces away. However, the sudden disruption has caused her to paint a streak of nail polish along her arm and she gasps in horror at the slip, dropping her brush, as Rainbow Dash catches the ball.

(Y/N): She said thirty moons is when it'll be open again too. And we definitely don't have that kind of time.

Sunset then scratches a temple for a moment's hard thought, then snaps to with a smile.

Sunset Shimmer: I may have an idea how we can get in touch with Princess Twilight!

Back inside of the school, Sunset leads the group to her locker which she opens and she peers intently inside, then rummages through a box as the others gather behind. she stands up, holding a book bound in faded brown leather with her red and yellow sun Cutie Mark on its cover and brass accents on the spine.

Sunset Shimmer: When I was Princess Celestia's student back in Equestria, she gave me this.

She brushes a hand across the cover to wipe a layer of dust away.

Sunset Shimmer: Even after I abandoned my studies, I held onto it. Deep down, I guess I knew I was making a big mistake, and I wanted to still have a way to reach out to her.

She passes the last used pages and stops at a couple of blank ones, running a hand gently over the unmarked surface.

Sunset Shimmer: Maybe it still works.

Rarity: That's a book, darling. What do you mean, "maybe still works"?

(Y/N): Rarity, I think what Sunset means to say is that it's actually a magical book from where she comes from.

Sunset Shimmer: *nods* It used to be that if I wrote something here, it would appear in the pages of a book back in Princess Celestia's library. I get a message to her, then she can get a message to Princess Twilight.

Rainbow Dash: So what are you waiting for? Get to writing!

Sunset's perspective of the five, including one blue athlete with writing tool in hand whose challenging smile turns into a warmer one that matches those on the others' faces. Sunset regards the item with wide-eyed puzzlement for a second before (Y/N) places a hand on her shoulder.

(Y/N): Just do what you need to do. Besides, I'm actually kind of curious what the other me is doing down there as well.

This actually got a giggle out of Sunset as she was reassured before her focus turns back towards the book.

Sunset Shimmer: Been a long time since I've written these words.

She then brings the pen down and starts to write three iconic words.

Sunset Shimmer: Dear Princess Celestia. . .

Chapter 9 End.

Chapter 10: Twilight's Return

Equestria. . .

To the humans in the Human World, it may not have seemed a long time since Twilight visited Canterlot High School to retrieve the stolen crowns back, but in reality, things have changed drastically for the Mane 7. They have had to protect the Everfree Forest from taking over Equestria, find the secret keys to their Element of Harmony in order to unlock the mysterious Chest of Harmony, and finally a huge battle of magic against the evil Lord Tirek. However, they were all able to withstand these obstacles and overcome them as well and it in turn unlocked something special for the Mane 7, especially Princess Twilight and Prince (Y/N).

It is a beautiful day in the Ponyville neighborhood and over the entire village toward its far edge, a tree-styled crystal castle stands which is the Castle of Friendship. A castle that belongs to Princess Twilight and her boyfriend Prince (Y/N).

Inside of the castle throne room, a couple of doors open to reveal a delivery stallion hauling a cart piled high with books. At the central throne room, the Mane 7 could all be seen doing their own thing enjoying the new castle. The violet Princess Twilight sits in the center of the floor with a stack of books and envelopes alongside as she reads from a document held in her magic. Rarity has taken a seat on her own throne, resting on her belly as she telekinetically polishes one arm with a cloth. Spike is also seen reading a Daring Do book to relax a little. Applejack and Fluttershy push a very large crate across the floor with head and hooves, respectively, (Y/N) was pacing around the place with a neutral expression, reading a book thoroughly with his magic, and Pinkie Pie blows up a balloon while seated on a vacant throne.

The delivery stallion then pulls up at the circle of thrones.

Delivery Pony: Excuse me, Princess. Where do you want all these books from Princess Celestia?

Twilight Sparkle: The library. Third door on the left.

(Y/N): *smiles* Here. I'll be glad to guide you.

(Y/N) says this as he levitates the book that he was carrying over towards Twilight before inspecting the cart.

Delivery Pony: Thank you, Prince (Y/N). But would you also want the one that's glowin' and vibratin'?

(Y/N): Huh??

The delivery stallion points towards at the top of the stack and both (Y/N) and Twilight look up at this book in alarm as that indeed strikes them that something weird is going on. Twilight floats it down from the pile, as the other five mares take notice. Applejack and Fluttershy step a bit closer, while Pinkie Pie floats off Applejack's throne on her giant balloon. The book quiets down once Twilight opens it and riffles the pages something she sees causes her to stop and stare wide eyed. (Y/N) steps right beside Twilight to take a look inside with her.

(Y/N): Got any idea what this book is telling us, Twi?

Twilight Sparkle: It looks like a message to Princess Celestia from my friends at Canterlot High.

(Y/N): Canterlot High? You mean that school where you said that other versions of us exist?

Twilight Sparkle: That's right, (Y/N).

Rarity: How is that even possible?

Twilight Sparkle: I have no idea, but it. . . sounds like they need my help.

Once things got situated in the library, Twilight and the rest gathered around to hear her story and see what could possibly be the problem that their other selves need. One book on the bookshelf is floated away in a magical grip as Twilight brings it in towards the group.

Twilight Sparkle: The way Sunset Shimmer described them, I think these new girls sound an awful lot like. . . the sirens.

Pinkie Pie: Not the sirens!

(Y/N) rolls his eyes with a smile as that outburst from Pinkie was way too sudden for him.

(Y/N): You have no idea who they are, do you?

Pinkie puts a hoof on her chin to think before shaking her head.

Pinkie Pie: Nope.

(Y/N): Well, I kind of do. Twilight, didn't you once tell me about those dangerous mythical creatures? The ones that not only feed off of negativity, but also the ones that Star Swirl banished as well?

Twilight Sparkle: Right. You basically just summed it all up in a nutshell, but I'll give you girls a more detailed explanation on what he's talking about so it can make more sense. The sirens were three beautiful but dangerous creatures who had the power to charm ponies with their music.

In the book, three finned dragon beasts, with horse heads and forelegs were sitting on a rocky outcropping amid ocean waves. One is red-orange, one violet, one blue-green, and each has a large red gem embedded in its chest. They raise their heads to sing, streams of magic issuing from their mouths. They float over a seaside village as the residents argue.

Twilight Sparkle: But to maintain this power, they had to feed on the negativity and distrust of others.

Two ponies are then seen butting heads as wisps of green haze that stream up to the sirens.

Twilight Sparkle: The more of this negative energy they consumed, the stronger their voices became, and the farther they could spread their dark magic.

Everyone seemed slightly unnerved from hearing this story.

Fluttershy: I don't think I like this story very much.

Twilight Sparkle: If the sirens had their way, they would have divided and conquered all of Equestria. But a certain Star Swirl the Bearded wasn't having it. Rumor has it he found a way to banish them to another world – one where he believed their magic power would be lost. That world must have been the one where my Canterlot High friends live.

Applejack: But Star Swirl must have sent them there ages ago. How come they're just surfacin' now?

(Y/N): It's probably because our worlds aren't connected chronologically.

All eyes were on (Y/N) has he begins to give his answer to Applejack's question.

(Y/N): As you all know, in Equestria, I was born ages ago as well, but I was sent to another world by Star Swirl to keep greedy evildoers from stealing my magic and conquering all of Equestria. He possibly already knew that the sirens could be one of them. If they had stolen my power, who knows how powerful they would've became. Sending me to another world though left me out of Equestria to what I felt to be 17 years, yet when I came back, over a thousand years past and I'm still young.

Twilight Sparkle: That does make sense now that I think about it. If our worlds were all connected, our present would change drastically.

(Y/N): You're right. So a minute here. . . could possibly mean that not even a second has passed in their world. Maybe even a millisecond. . . or maybe-

Rainbow Dash: Okay, okay! We get it. Time works differently. That's all that I need to know.

Twilight Sparkle: If my hunch is right and it is the sirens who have come to Canterlot High, this spell they've cast is just the beginning.

She closes the book and turns away.

Twilight Sparkle: My friends need me. I have to get back to them.

She gets only a couple of steps away before Rainbow Dash flies over the table to intercept.

Rainbow Dash: I hate to burst your bubble, Twilight, but the connection between their world and Equestria will still be totally cut off for a super long time.

Pinkie zips up between them.

Pinkie Pie: Okay, first of all, if there was bubble-blowing going on, why wasn't I told about it?! And secondly, if the connection is totally cut off, how was Sunset Shimmer able to get a message to Twilight?

The bookworm mulls this over for a split second, then voices a gasp as inspiration strikes.

Twilight Sparkle: *gasps* Pinkie, you're a genius!

Pinkie Pie: *smiles* Yeah, I get that a lot.

She yanks Rainbow over, suddenly irate.

Pinkie Pie: Now about those bubbles. . .

Any further confrontation is forgotten when the two catch sight of Twilight trotting back the way she came, levitating several pieces of electrical equipment in her wake. The others are equally dumbfounded at her return, but she pays no mind and gets to work, directing her magic back and forth to hook up the components. (Y/N) walks up beside her looking at all of her work with a raised eyebrow.

(Y/N): What are you doing?

Twilight Sparkle: Creating the impossible, sweetie!

She finishes it all off by levitating a wooden panel into the view.

Late when she was completely done, Twilight's little rig is mounted on an upward-angled arm, part of a complex arrangement of machinery and antennas that would fit perfectly into the laboratory of any self-respecting mad scientist. The heart of the entire system was the magic mirror that was last seen in the Crystal Castle, that she used it to travel to the Human World a while ago. She was giving a rather long lecture to her friends as she was just getting finished.

Twilight Sparkle: . . .And the interval between the two points is defined as the square root of the sum of the squares of the separation between the points along three spatial dimensions.

Every one of them has gotten completely lost in her verbiage. The one possible exception is Pinkie, whose smile suggests that she either has managed to follow perfectly or is entirely oblivious, but it is most likely the latter.

Spike: Say what now?

(Y/N) gives an exasperated sigh.

(Y/N): Basically in "English" terms, whatever magic that we're using here, she actually just connected it to the Canterlot High world. However, she'll need a source to do that which I'm guessing is the book where Sunset Shimmer wrote to us.

Pinkie Pie: That'll make the portal open up so that whenever she wants to, she can go from here to there. There to here. Here to there. Here there! Here there! Here-

Applejack: We get the idea.

The pink goofball, having sprawled out on the base, snaps upright and trots placidly away from it as Twilight crosses to her newly built setup.

Twilight Sparkle: Now to see if it actually works.

Her magic field maneuvers the book into the elevated holder and the sun on its cover flares white as the bulbs above it energize. That blinding spot floats into the air and bursts into two ribbons of electric charge that stream into the antennas, which in turn take more charge from the leather cover and begin to crackle with sparks, reaching an eye-searing brightness.

Mane 6 & Spike: Ooooh. . .

Tons of chain reactions occur as Twilight watches closely, a large beam of light channels itself into the mirror and the glass becomes a fitful rippling of white wave fronts against a magenta ground. She shields her eyes an instant before one last flash of white blinds everyone's view and now the mirror's surface has calmed down to a steady swirling pattern, and Twilight smiles broadly.

Mane 6 & Spike: Ahhhhh. . .

Applejack: Don't suppose we could join you this time around?

Twilight Sparkle: Better not. It could make things pretty confusing if Canterlot High all of a sudden had two of all of you.

All, but Spike and (Y/N) nod and voice a range of agreement.

Spike: But I still get to go, right? There isn't another one of me at Canterlot High. And you never know if you might need your trusty assistant.

Twilight Sparkle: *nods* Mm-hmm.

Spike: Yes!

She walks up towards the other mares.

Twilight Sparkle: We won't be gone long.

She is soon caught up in a six-way group hug and a round of warm goodbyes.

Fluttershy: Oh, you be careful, Twilight.

Rainbow Dash: Take care!

Applejack: Y'all be safe now.

Rarity: And don't forget to dress well.

Pinkie is the last to let go giving a big squeaky grin. Twilight then noticed that one other certain male alicorn didn't join the group hug as she looks over towards his direction to see that he was looking down towards the ground with a rather solemn look. It was clear that he really wanted to go and help out Twilight as well and he felt kind of left out. Twilight however just smiles at him as she walks over towards him and puts a hoof on his chin to then raise his face towards her eyes so that they could meet.

(Y/N): *sighs* I know that it's probably for the best that I don't go. . . and the other me probably takes care of you as much as I do, but it still doesn't feel right to me that you get to go without us. Every second that you're in there, I can't help but worry of what's happening to-

Twilight cuts him off mid-sentence to just give him a kiss on the lips which surprised (Y/N) as it lasted for a couple of seconds before she parts from the kiss to look up at (Y/N) with a smile.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N), sometimes there are just times where you have to rely on me more. Even if one of those times mean that I'll be gone for a little bit.

Twilight then hugs (Y/N) who smiles as he hugs her back for a second before she parted.

Twilight Sparkle: Just leave this to me, (Y/N). I promise that I'll come back to you.

(Y/N): I know. I love you, did I ever tell you that? Because I literally don't deserve as smart and geeky as you.

Twilight giggles from that.

(Y/N): Tell the other me that I'm counting on him as well.

Twilight Sparkle: *nods* I will.

Twilight then steps over to her number-one assistant.

Twilight Sparkle: Ready, Spike?

Spike cracks his knuckles, blows out a breath, and drops to a three-point stance, stretching his legs out to full extension one at a time.

Spike: Ready!

The Princess hunches down determinedly, and both rush toward the mirror. Spike plunges through its swirling aura and then Twilight as a brief flare of white hiding them from view as they make contact.

The Human World, Canterlot High School

At the front lawn of CHS, the (Hu) Mane 6 along with Sunset were still waiting near the statue for a message, a sign, or even the mirror itself to signal that Twilight as received Sunset's message to her. Fluttershy's hands being held up by Rarity so she can apply polish to the nails. Rainbow Dash and Sunset Shimmer were sitting by the base of the statue with the latter reading the old entries in her magic journal while Rainbow was tossing her soccer ball around. (Y/N) was standing in front of the statue listening to music on some earbuds. Applejack and Pinkie Pie were seated on top of the statue playing cards as Pinkie beats her with four jokers on top of aces making Applejack give her a dirty look while Pinkie smiles triumphantly.

Feeling like they have waited for too long made Rainbow Dash give a bored sigh.

Rainbow Dash: *sighs* I'm starting to think she's not coming.

(Y/N) takes out his earbuds and puts them in his pocket to address Rainbow Dash.

(Y/N): Just be patient, Rainbow. If she really wasn't then I'm sure that she would've told us by now.

Rainbow Dash: You think so?

(Y/N): Yeah, and knowing how smart Twilight is, she's probably using her bookworm smarts to even figure out the process on how to get here again.

The side of the base behind Rainbow promptly flares white which made everybody stand up and take a good look at the mirror.

Applejack: What in tarnation is goin' on?!

(Y/N) then walks right in front of the mirror to take a closer look before his eyes widen.

(Y/N): Wait, I think I recognize this light! I saw it the day that I came to school late and Twilight popped out along with Spike for the very first time!

Rarity: That must mean-

(Y/N): She must've got our message!

(Y/N) says this as he pumps a fist with a triumphant smile.

Suddenly, one violet-skinned girl comes flying out of the mirror headfirst as if shot from a cannon and not only that, but (Y/N) was directly in the way of her course which caused her to crash straight into (Y/N) and the two of them are sent tumbling across the ground as (Y/N) let out a yell. One lighter violet dog comes flying out of the mirror as well. The girls all rushed to their aid to see if they were okay.

Sunset Shimmer: Are you two alright?

However, she suddenly stops in her tracks and when the rest of the girls arrived, their eyes all popped wide open of the predicament that they are seeing right now.

Rainbow Dash: Whoa!

Applejack: Uh. . .

Rarity: Oh, my. . .

(Y/N) is seen on the ground with swirls in his eyes and they returned to their normal form as (Y/N) looks up, however when he looks up he sees and feels something rather awkward. His eyes widened and he blushes as not only was Twilight on top of him. . . but their lips were touching as well.

Twilight snaps out of her daze from the fall as well as she then sees what is going on and she had the exact same reaction that (Y/N) had as her eyes popped open and she blushes before quickly getting off of (Y/N) embarrassed by what just happened.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y-Y/N)!

(Y/N): Um. . . uh. . . H-Hi, Twilight? N-Nice to see you again too?

The both of them got up onto their knees and this let to an awkward silence between the two of them as (Y/N) rubs the back of his head with a nervous smile while Twilight looks away with the same amount embarrassed that he was feeling. (Y/N) quickly takes a peek at the other girls and they all smirked at him before gesturing towards Twilight to say that he should really tell her how happy that he is to see her.

(Y/N): I, uh. . . I missed you.

Twilight blushes with a small grin before looking back at (Y/N) once more.

Twilight Sparkle: I. . . missed you too.

Rainbow then walks over and offers (Y/N) some help up which he accepts with a smile. As soon as he stands up, Rainbow playfully jabs him on the shoulder.

Rainbow Dash: *whispers* Nice reunion there, lover boy~

(Y/N) blushes and rolls his eyes from that with a small smile.

Sunset then offers Twilight some help up, but she regards it with clear unease and suspicion due to their last encounter. After a short internal argument, Twilight allows herself a small smile and lets her past nemesis pull her upright. Within seconds the other five girls have swarmed in for a hug, Sunset backing off. After a brief reunion, the girls break the hug before (Y/N) walks up with concern.

(Y/N): Sunset sent you the message as soon as possible. You have the answer to our big, yet to me totally not as big, problem that we're having?

Twilight Sparkle: Yes, I've got some bad news about those girls that you were talking about.

Seeing that they needed to take their conversation somewhere private where the Dazzlings could most likely not interfere with their planning, the Rainbooms decided to take Twilight to the Sweet Shoppe for not only information, but also as a small reunion to welcome her back to their world. Pinkie bringing over a couple of drinks as she gives Twilight one before sitting beside (Y/N) to lean on him which he didn't mind.

Rarity: Oh, I do hate that you had to return at a time of crisis. There's so much catching up to do!

Applejack: For starters, a certain blue-haired guitar player was just teasin' (Y/N) about you.

Twilight turns to (Y/N) who blushes nervously before crossing his arms.

(Y/N): Flash wouldn't stop reminding me of you, but honestly. . . I couldn't stop myself from being reminded of you either. . .

Twilight just smirks at (Y/N) thinking about her while she was away and Pinkie just pats (Y/N) on the head to make him forget about all of the embarrassment that he had to go through from Flash Sentry. She then slurps her drink as Rarity lifts her teacup.

Rarity: Perhaps you would give us just the slightest bit of gossip from your world?

Spike: She's got an official title now.

He mimics a trumpet fanfare with a dog biscuit treat.

Spike: The Princess of Friendship!

Sunset Shimmer: Wow, that's really impressive. Guess you really were Princess Celestia's prized pupil.

Spike: She's even got her own castle!

Rarity leans toward Twilight with gusto, startling said Princess into spilling her drink on herself.

Rarity: A castle?! You have your own castle?!?

She then realizes that the rest of the friends were looking at her with strange looks as she clears her throat and grabs a napkin to clean Twilight off.

Rarity: Ooh, uh, lovely.

Twilight Sparkle: What's new here? I mean, besides your school becoming the target of dangerous magical creatures from Equestria?

(Y/N): ("Beautiful" dangerous magical creatures at that.)

(Y/N) thought this with a small blush and before Pinkie Pie noticed, he clears his throat and makes it go away so he can focus. He then pulls out his phone before pulling up the pictures that he caught of the Rainbooms in their new half-pony forms.

(Y/N): I was actually waiting for you to ask that, Twi. A couple of weeks ago, we discovered something on ourselves that was so unexpected that even I have a hard time believing that it was true.

(Y/N) then showed Twilight the photos of each six of them when they played their instruments and even she was surprised that there was magic still inside of these humans she met not too long ago.

Twilight Sparkle: You all transformed again?!

(Y/N): Yes, we did. It took a little bit of time to notice, but it actually happens every time we play our instruments. We actually discovered that more earlier today.

Rainbow Dash: Pretty sweet, huh?

Twilight Sparkle: Hmm. My crown was returned to Equestria, but some of its magic must have remained here at Canterlot High. Now that we're all back together, we can use that magic on the sirens. Just like when we were able to use it on Sunset Shimmer when she turned into that horrifyingly awful winged monster!

Everyone else latches on to her sudden loss of tact and after a beat, she smiles sheepishly and addresses herself in Sunset's direction.

Twilight Sparkle: No offense.

Sunset Shimmer: *unenthusiastically* None taken. Heh. I'm used to it.

Rainbow Dash: They'll never even know what hit 'em!

She then does a couple of karate strikes when she stands up and (Y/N) grabs a fist that she threw in a direction.

(Y/N): Dash, sit down. You're going to break something.

Rainbow Dash: *chuckles* Sorry, I just got in the zone.

Applejack: We've got nothin' to worry about now that Twilight's back.

Fluttershy: Oh, I'm pretty sure I could find something to worry about.

She smiles brightly, hugging Spike.

Fluttershy: But it won't be the sirens.

Twilight Sparkle: The sooner we do this, the better. Any idea where the Dazzlings might be?

Pinkie taps her shoulder and waves frantically while sucking on her milkshake, then backs off and sits down to finish it off before speaking.

Pinkie Pie: There's a big party tonight for all the bands who signed up to be in the showcase! That would include the Dazzlings.

Twilight Sparkle: Looks like we've got a party to crash.

(Y/N): If we're going to use magic again to defeat the Dazzlings, then I better look good while doing it. . .

Everybody then turned to (Y/N) with weird looks that said, "Uh, you want to repeat that for us, please?" He looks at all of his girlfriend having their eyes on him as he quickly waves off what their thinking.

(Y/N): N-Not to flaunt any arrogance or whatever! Just to show them that we're a team that isn't to be messed with. We gotta do it in style, right?

Some of the girls looked at each other from that before Rainbow Dash shrugs her shoulders as she walks up to (Y/N) and wraps an arm around his shoulder.

Rainbow Dash: Eh, we do that all the time anyway. So what's the need to prepare if we're already going to look awesome saving the school?

(Y/N) nods in agreement from that as both him and Rainbow exit the Sweet Shoppe with the others following, but when Twilight was about to exit, Sunset grabbed her shoulder right quick.

Sunset Shimmer: Umm, Twilight? Is it okay if I speak to you alone for just a second?

Twilight was perplexed as she looks at the rest of the gang exiting the Sweet Shoppe before back at Sunset as she nods and they go back over to the table that they were originally sitting at.

Twilight Sparkle: What is it that you need to tell me that the others can't know?

Sunset Shimmer: Actually, it's more on the fact that (Y/N) can't know.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)? Why him?

Sunset Shimmer: I don't want you to think that he's untrustworthy or anything, but he's been acting kind of weird and I think that we should keep an eye on him.

Twilight Sparkle: Why's that?

Sunset Shimmer: Well. . . earlier when I didn't know that those were the sirens, I was with (Y/N) and when we encountered them, he seemed. . . out of it. He's acted a little more cocky like Rainbow Dash does when he's around the Dazzlings and he seems to space out as well, thinking of something that makes him look like he's infatuated. . . or what if he was in love?

Twilight's eyes widen from that last part as she thinks she knows what Sunset is trying to say.

Twilight Sparkle: Are you trying to say that-

Sunset Shimmer: He's not affected by their spell, but. . . I have a hunch that (Y/N) likes them. More than you think too. It worried me so much that. . . what if he actually just chooses to side with them over us?

Twilight stares at Sunset worried for (Y/N) and she was shocked by what she was hearing before she smiles and walks over to Sunset before placing a hand on her shoulder.

Twilight Sparkle: Sunset, I get that you're worried, but I know (Y/N) very well. He's smart, kind, brave, and yes. . . sometimes he can get in over his head, but he would never cheat on his own girlfriends. So I'm sure even if he liked the Dazzlings because of their looks, I'm sure he's telling himself that he's not even thinking about falling for them and leaving us like we're dust.

Sunset Shimmer: *sighs* That's what I want to believe, but I still think that we should watch his actions closely to make sure that nothing like that is on his mind.

Twilight frowns and was now getting the same kind of worry that Sunset was getting. She knows that her (Y/N) and this (Y/N) are both equal in terms of personality, looks, and just about everything, but couldn't imagine what would happen if (Y/N) decided to cheat on them just because some girls that he just met look beautiful to him.

Twilight Sparkle: If you say so.

Suddenly, the doors to the Sweet Shoppe open and inside comes (Y/N) who was looking for Twilight and Sunset.

(Y/N): You girls coming? The Dazzlings aren't going to defeat themselves with their magic.

Twilight Sparkle: Sorry. Yeah, we're right behind you, (Y/N).

(Y/N) nods from that and he exits the Sweet Shoppe as both Twilight and Sunset looked at each other with concern before following him out of the Sweet Shoppe.

Later on, back at the school gym, it is now filled with twos and threes of students who are keeping their distance from each other and shooting plenty of nasty looks. The (Hu) Mane 7, Spike, and Sunset are standing near a refreshment table at one side.

At a trio led by Photo Finish, Snails throws his arms down at them and being thoroughly ignored, and Snips postures in front of an irked Flash as if to say, "What you got?" Flash pulls an arm back past two of his rocker buddies as if to throw a punch and then whips it forward, snatching up a drink cup.

Flash Sentry: *sighs* I'm gonna get more punch!

Neither he nor Twilight is paying attention to where they are going, and the resulting collision dumps both their cups across the floor. (Y/N) walks up to inspect the problem as Flash's eyes widen as he suddenly recognizes Twilight.

Flash Sentry: Wait a second, you're. . .

He then notices (Y/N) right beside her and he rolls his eyes while Twilight sheepishly waves at Flash as they can both tell that he's about to tease them to death.

Twilight Sparkle: H-Hello, Flash. . .

(Y/N): Here we go. . .

Flash gives a really smug smirk at (Y/N) as he crosses his arms.

Flash Sentry: I thought you said that no girlfriends from another world were allowed.

(Y/N): *sighs* Go on. Laugh it up. Let's just say that it took some convincing and. . .

He wraps an arm around Twilight to hold her closer with an exasperated smile.

(Y/N): Yes, she did indeed come for the Musical Showcase as well.

Flash Sentry: Musical Showcase? You mean the Battle of the Bands!

Flash said this with a competitive look on his face as (Y/N) looked at him with a raised eyebrow.

(Y/N): Yeah, that too. . .

Flash Sentry: And I'm guessing since (Y/N) invited you over here that you're going to participate in the competition too, Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: I guess you could say it's something like that.

Flash Sentry: Heh. Well, there's not gonna be any real competition. No one here wants this as bad as my band does!

Suddenly, the door opens on the opposite site of the room and behind his back and the Dazzlings enter the gym. Rainbow Dash is first to register dismay at their appearance and almost faster than thought, her hand whips out to pluck a chocolate chip from the cookie Pinkie is eating. She takes careful aim and flicks it neatly across the gym, lodging it in the hair covering the back of (Y/N)'s head. He flicks it aside and turns around a little annoyed at Rainbow. She cocks her head ever so slightly to one side to signal what she was referring to. (Y/N)'s irritation gives way to surprise once he spots the trio at the door.

However, (Y/N)'s reaction afterwards was to actually just stare at the Dazzlings with a smirk on his face as to him, they were a sight to look at from afar. Rainbow takes notice of (Y/N)'s dazed expression as she growls annoyed and facepalms before taking an empty plastic cup and she hurls it at his forehead. (Y/N) rubs his forehead and Rainbow Dash motions her finger across her neck while glaring at (Y/N). He quickly nods before getting Twilight's attention to turn around as well and she spots the Dazzlings as well.

Twilight Sparkle: *whispers* Those are the Dazzlings?

(Y/N): *whispers* Yeah, looks like they came at just the most convenient time too.

Flash Sentry: What are you two talking about?

(Y/N) turns back to Flash with a nervous smile.

(Y/N): Nothing! Sorry, Flash, you'll have to excuse us for a second.

As they walk away, Flash turns away with annoyance written across his face, but he just shrugs his shoulders. All of the other girls except Pinkie step off from the snack spread. Pinkie hangs back long enough to get a cookie in each hand to go with the one still in her mouth. She lodges the two extras in her hair and hurries after the others, only to have them fall right back out.

The Dazzlings stop in the middle of the floor and Adagio smugly runs her eyes over the collection of bad vibes going across the gym.

Adagio Dazzle: *mocking* Oh, no! No one's mingling! It's like there's some kind of underlying tension that could bubble to the surface at any minute!

Aria and Sonata were behind her and the ponytailed airhead is holding a cup and eyeing it worriedly.

Sonata Dusk: It's the fruit punch, isn't it? I knew I used too much grape juice!

Aria just rolls her eyes wearily while Adagio facepalms.

Adagio Dazzle: It's not the fruit punch! It's us!

Aria Blaze: But the punch is awful, too.

Sonata Dusk: What do you know about good fruit punch?

Aria Blaze: More than you.

Sonata Dusk: Do not!

Aria Blaze: Do too!

She smirks as her partner in villainy pats her bangs back into place and Adagio leans over to both of them.

Adagio Dazzle: This is just the kickoff party, girls. Imagine what a tizzy they'll be in by the time the Battle of the Bands starts.

Twilight Sparkle: There isn't going to be a Battle of the Bands!

Three surprised Dazzlings look toward the sound of her voice and Twilight and her original six human friends, Pinkie ready for a scrap even with that last cookie still in her teeth.

Twilight Sparkle: We're gonna make sure of that!

Sunset smirks in the trio's direction, and Twilight takes Rainbow's hand.

Twilight Sparkle: Alright, girls. . .

She then takes (Y/N) hand with the other one.

Twilight Sparkle: . . .and boy. Let's do this! Friendship is magic!

All have joined hands to form a rough line and are bracing themselves. They were all expecting themselves to power up with magic in order to vanquish their enemies like they always do. . .

Instead, the result was a sudden hush over the entire crowd, a round of extremely puzzled looks from the intended targets, and a very large amount of absolutely nothing else. Sunset cringes mightily at the embarrassing misfire, and someone's cough echoes loud and clear in the dead silence. The seven of them hold their formation, eyes squeezed shut and muscles tensed to channel the power that simply will not come. After a couple of more seconds, Rainbow Dash and (Y/N) were the first to take notice of the new turn of events as Rainbow Dash leans over to whisper to Twilight.

Rainbow Dash: *whispers* Uh, weren't there rainbows and lasers and stuff last time?

(Y/N): *whispers* Well. . . this is awkward.

Twilight Sparkle: *whispers* I don't understand. We're all together again. Why isn't this working?

(Y/N): *whispers* And from what I've shown you, there shouldn't even be a chance that it wasn't supposed to work.

(Y/N) then remembers something that Rarity said earlier in the day.

Rarity: (In (Y/N)'s Mind) I still can't believe that happens when we play!

He then looks down deep in thought.

(Y/N): (Unless, our instruments were the key? I don't get it.)

Spike then climbs up onto Twilight's shoulder.

Spike: You, uh. . . really need to go ahead and do that whole "magic of friendship" thing now.

Twilight Sparkle: I'm trying, Spike. I thought the six of us standing together against the sirens would bring out the magic we needed to defeat them. That's what happened before.

Adagio Dazzle: Talk about throwing down the gauntlet! This group is obviously serious about winning! A little cocky though, aren't they? Claiming there won't really be a battle. Seems they think they've already got this thing all locked up.

Trixie: Not if the Great and Powerful Trrrrrixie has anything to do with it!

Flash Sentry: Whatever, Trixie! We're the best band at CHS!

Apple Bloom: No! The Crusaders are gonna win!

The (Hu) Mane 7 wince among the quarrels that have broken out all over the gym.

(Y/N): Looks like we just made things worse. . .

Clouds of green negative energy course all around the gang at floor level, the Dazzlings relaxing and letting it soak into their pendants as they stand amid the raging discord. All three gems start to glow and once the flow stops, she seizes hers in a fist and looks across the room with sudden surprise at the (Hu) Mane 7 who were all looking across the room with worry.

Adagio Dazzle: I think we may have found what we're looking for. Or rather, it found us.

She grins evilly at Aria and she does likewise, but Sonata just stares with a look of hopeless confusion, then shrugs and shakes her head when Adagio glowers at her. Aria slaps a hand to her own forehead in disgust as Adagio rounds on Sonata.

Adagio Dazzle: Magic!! Don't you see?! Everyone else has fallen under our spell. But not these seven. Those seven are special.

The (Hu) Mane 7 were slipping their way out of the whole catastrophe and Twilight gestures to (Y/N) to follow them outside and he nods as Adagio notices him too with surprise.

Adagio Dazzle: And is that (Y/N) with them?

She then smirks deviously getting an idea in her mind before looking back to Aria and Sonata.

Adagio Dazzle: Follow my lead.

Aria Blaze: Ugh! Again?

Adagio grips the collar of her clothes a little bit in irritation of her talking back.

Adagio Dazzle: Just do it!

(Y/N) was getting ready to leave and follow his girlfriends as he takes one more look across all of the banter across the gym with worry. He was getting ready to step out, but not before somebody taps him on the shoulder and he looks behind him to see that Adagio was the culprit as she looks up at him with a smug smirk on her face.

Adagio Dazzle: Hey, you. (Y/N), right?

(Y/N): Um, yeah?

Adagio Dazzle: Mind if I have a little "talk" with you for a minute?

(Y/N) stares at Adagio for a second before looking back out of the doors to see that his girlfriends haven't noticed him leave yet and feeling intrigued, (Y/N) closes the doors and turns back to Adagio who motions him with a finger to follow her. She lead him over towards a space around the gym where nobody else would really bother them for any concern as Aria and Sonata were there as well.

(Y/N): So what do you need to talk with me about? I hate to be pushy, but I've got some girlfriends that I need to get back to.

Adagio's eyes widen from the this, Aria raises an eyebrow, and Sonata tilts her head to the side in confusion. However, considering that they saw (Y/N) with the other girls this made Adagio get a smug grin back on her face before addressing (Y/N).

Adagio Dazzle: Girlfriends, huh? I take it that means that you're what the students here refer to as the Hero of Canterlot High?

(Y/N): How did you know that so quickly?

Adagio Dazzle: *giggles* You're quite the talk around here from what we know about. Also, it's not that hard to decipher a tall, yet handsome looking fellow surrounded by bunch of girls.

(Y/N) blushes a little being called handsome by Adagio as he rubs the back of his head with a nervous smile before turning around.

(Y/N): Th-Thanks, well. . . It's a gift from the school to me. I-I really do need to get going though, the girls are going to get worried if I stay here in the gym for too long.

(Y/N) proceeded to walk back towards the door only to be stopped by Aria who steps right in front of his way and pushes him back.

(Y/N): H-Hey! Come on!

Aria Blaze: We're not done with you quite yet, lover boy.

(Y/N) then felt Adagio touch his shoulder as he turns back to her nervously.

Adagio Dazzle: Hmm, are you really leaving us so quickly? Because I thought that we could use this opportunity to. . . get to know each other better~

Adagio then uses her fingers to run them down the length of (Y/N)'s arm sending chills down his spine. He gulps as he does not know where this is even going at this point.

Adagio Dazzle: You see, there was a reason that I asked if you're the Hero of Canterlot High or not. Despite that everyone here, but you and those girls have fallen under our spell, you appear to be rather different than your fellow classmates. You're special.

(Y/N): Special how?

Adagio Dazzle: Well, it's not everyday we would run into someone who isn't affected by our spell.

Sonata Dusk: And it's not everyday that we find someone who's easily mantipula-

Aria elbows her to tell her that she needs to speak differently.

Sonata Dusk: I-I mean, easily attracted to people like us.

(Y/N)'s eyes widen from that before he looks away from the Dazzlings with a nervous smile scratching his cheek with a finger to look oblivious.

(Y/N): Wh-What so obvious to say that I like you three? I-I mean from the lunchroom, you three were pretty good at singing.

Adagio raises an eyebrow with a smirk from that sentence.

Adagio Dazzle: I think that I'm going to pretend that I didn't just hear you say the word "pretty" in that sentence.

(Y/N) instantly sees what Adagio did there as he tries to deny that.

(Y/N): Th-That's not what I-

Adagio quickly shushes him by placing a finger over his mouth.

Adagio Dazzle: Shhhh~ It's okay. We completely get if you think you're too good of a person for girls like us.

(Y/N) gets a weird look from that.

(Y/N): S-Say what?

Sonata Dusk: I mean don't you just love it when people feel like you're more than a leader. Like you're some kind of commander, captain. . . Ooh! Or even a king!

(Y/N): What are you talking about? The students here at my school see me as nothing more than just someone who's got a really good personality. I'm not like a king here.

Aria Blaze: Not yet, you are.

Adagio Dazzle: And trust us, (Y/N), we can change that. Those girls that you're currently already more than friends with. . . they don't deserve someone as special as you.

Suddenly, (Y/N) slips back as Sonata has grabbed a chair and made him sit down onto it surprising him greatly. Adagio then starts pacing around him keeping her devious smile on him and (Y/N) couldn't keep his eyes off of her for one second.

Adagio Dazzle: Sometimes you just need to remember that you're your own person. Your deepest desires can indeed come true, (Y/N). You can become more than just the Hero of Canterlot High, you can have fame, attention, pride, and best of all. . .

Adagio stops pacing around (Y/N) as her hands brushes across the back of his neck making him shudder a little before she stops right in front of (Y/N) to lean down towards his face and she strokes his chin seductively.

Adagio Dazzle: You can have us~

(Y/N) looks deep into Adagio's eyes with his face looking a little red, he looks to his left to see Aria smirking at him as she folds her arms and gives him an evil grin and he then looks to the right to see Sonata with a more cheery grin as she nods as fast as she could agreeing with Adagio's plea.

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(Y/N): A-Are you implying that. . . you girls want to be in a harem with me?

Adagio chuckles from that as she parts from (Y/N) and the three sirens started vocalizing a new song that they were about to sing to (Y/N) while slowly pacing around where he was seated in the chair. (Y/N) simply stares at them with astonishment and as much as he needs to be with the girls of the (Hu) Mane 7 right now, he really can't help himself but stay seated due to Adagio's temptation. The Dazzling leader herself then starts to sing.

Adagio Dazzle: Tap the rhythm against the floor

To look for another door

The Dazzlings then stop pacing as Adagio turns away putting both hands on her chest as if to feel her own heart.

I am slipping

To the mystery of the night

She then walks back towards (Y/N) swaying her hips a little before placing a hand on his shoulder so that he can look her in the eyes.

I know there is an easy way

Adagio then places a hand over (Y/N)'s upper chest which makes him look down towards it with a blush on his face.

But it is my choice anyway

Adagio then wraps an arm around (Y/N)'s shoulders as she squints her eyes and frowns before balling a hand into a fist clenching it with determination.

Don't let me waste my time

In futile thinking anymore

She spreads an arm out and waves a hand all above her and both her and (Y/N) gaze up into the air as if a huge train of thought was in their minds.

Fated not to be tamed

Watch me I never will lean upon you

Adagio then points a finger near (Y/N)'s nose with a smirk. As she backs away from (Y/N), Aria and Sonata appear from behind her on opposite sides before they all twirl and strike a pose with each other.

I can go – by myself

The Dazzlings: Fly in the freedom

Adagio puts a hand on her hip and gives a wink at (Y/N).

Adagio Dazzle: Time never stop and wait for me

Aria Blaze & Sonata Dusk: Show the way

Aria and Sonata instantly appear from right behind (Y/N) as the two of them lean on both of his shoulders with smiles on their faces. (Y/N) looks down at them with a blank look before his expression slowly turns into one of being slightly embarrassment, but as much as he was embarrassed, he was actually enjoying this.

Adagio Dazzle: Looking for answers

And looking for the clue

Fly in the freedom

Adagio creates a wave motion with both of her arms along with Aria and Sonata to try and charm (Y/N) even more as that is their plan.

Ohhhhhh. . .

The Dazzlings begin to walk in a circle around where (Y/N) was seated again and he felt like he was falling for the Dazzlings more and more. When he looks at Adagio, she flips her hair to make herself look even more alluring, when he turned his eyes to Aria, she puts out a thumbs down before her pointer finger extends down so she points at (Y/N), and finally looking at Sonata, she gives him a really cute smile before brushing her ponytail with her hand. However, (Y/N) shakes his head to try and snap himself out of it. He raises a finger to try and speak, but before he could Adagio stops him by placing her own finger on his lips to silence him.

Nobody taught me to hint

She wags her other finger at him to tell him that it's not his turn to be talking or making comments at the moment.

Win a happy life of a dream

I'm not waiting

For a fortune teller

Adagio holds out her ruby pendant right in front of (Y/N)'s eyes allowing him to take a closer look at it. (Y/N) stares at her pendant and his eyes were all of a sudden in the same shape of the ruby that was on the pendant before he shakes his head to regain his composure.

I feel that my wish will come true

Adagio then walks away, turning her back from (Y/N) before snapping one of her fingers and Aria and Sonata both walked behind him.

I've never thought ahead to that luck

(Y/N) then felt Aria and Sonata lift up both of his arms straight to the side before helping him stand up on both of his feet.

Is it my treasure?

They then spin him around as he quickly twirls in place before he stops himself and holds his head a little dizzy from that.

Tell me what I'm really looking for

Adagio then takes (Y/N)'s wrist down towards her as she opens his hand to reveal his entire palm.

Fancy came to my mind

She gets a feel of his entire palm in her hand before letting both of his arms hang back down.

It leads me to somewhere far away

Distant place – distant time

The Dazzlings: Fly in the freedom

The Dazzlings threw their hands outwards to tell (Y/N) to look straight ahead as he witnesses all of the students still arguing with each other and a green mist slowly flows below him, giving him just a little bit of the creeps. The Dazzlings then all danced around (Y/N) as he didn't look down at them and kept looking straight ahead with a blank look on his face while listening to them sing.

Adagio Dazzle: Time never stop and wait for me

Aria Blaze & Sonata Dusk: Show the way

Adagio Dazzle: Looking for answers

Adagio puts both of her hands on (Y/N)'s shoulders and massages them before she along with the other two sirens continue to dance around (Y/N).

And looking for the clue

The Dazzlings: Fly in the freedom

Adagio Dazzle: There's a lot of things to do

Come on!

I'm ready to gamble

It's time to play the game

The Dazzlings: Fly in the freedom

Adagio Dazzle: Tell me what is this feeling?

Aria Blaze & Sonata Dusk: Show the way

I'm in paradise

I'll keep it forever

The Dazzlings: Fly in the freedom

Adagio Dazzle: I'll never stop my steps

I believe in myself

I know that I can

Sure I know

(Y/N) was listening to the Dazzlings sing this entire time and as he does he couldn't help but feel unsure of himself of what he truly wants. Sure these girls are indeed beautiful and their power to actually make someone to their bidding is great. However, joining them would mean betraying and cheating on his own girlfriends, and all of the Canterlot High as well. Adagio notices (Y/N) confused expression as she places of her hands on her hips looking up at him with a frown.

Adagio Dazzle: Hmm, not the expression that I was hoping to see at this point.

(Y/N): Sorry, I'm just. . . contemplating all of this. . .

Adagio Dazzle: Decisions. . . Decisions. . .

Aria Blaze: Any decision requires one to answer whether they like it or not.

Sonata Dusk: And them boom! Bingo! Winner!

Adagio Dazzle: Listen to me, (Y/N). I'm sure whatever that you've been through with those other girls of yours makes it hard for you to believe what we're saying, but trust me dear. . . In spite of everything that you've currently done here, your actions will be forgotten.

Sonata then wraps both of her arms around one of (Y/N)'s who looks down at her to see her giving him a really genuine looking smile and it kind of looked cute to him. Aria then leans back on the other side of (Y/N) with her arms crossed not even bothering to look at him. Adagio then puts her fingers on (Y/N)'s chin making him blush up a storm that he has these three girls hitting on him and it was hard to resist.

Adagio Dazzle: *smirks* WE can help you change that, though. There's something magical about you, (Y/N). I can feel it. All you have to do is-

The Dazzlings: Fly in the freedom

Adagio Dazzle: Time never stop and wait for me

Aria Blaze & Sonata Dusk: Show the way

Adagio Dazzle: Looking for answers

And looking for the clue

They then circled around (Y/N) while putting their hands up into the air as the monkey in the middle looks up into the air himself in deep thought.

The Dazzlings: Fly in the freedom

Adagio Dazzle: There's a lot of things to see

Come on!

I'm ready to gamble

It's time to play the game

The Dazzlings: Fly in the freedom

Thinking that he should join in on their little song, (Y/N) walks towards them before they all stood back to back with other.

Adagio Dazzle: Tell me what is the feeling?

Aria Blaze & Sonata Dusk: Show the way

Adagio Dazzle: I'm in paradise

I'll keep it forever

The Dazzlings: Fly in the freedom

Dreams are always around me

Adagio takes both of (Y/N)'s hands into hers surprising him. She gives a seductive smile as (Y/N) couldn't help, but smile back at her.

Oh, it comes to my hands

It's really clear to me

Sure I know

She then leans up towards his ear to sing seductively into it as (Y/N)'s mind was literally going in circles at this point and he was even following along with the song as well.

(Y/N) & Adagio Dazzle: Looking for answers

And looking for the clue

The Dazzlings then all twirl around in front of (Y/N) and as they continue dancing, a glowing pink background appears behind (Y/N) as his eyes turn into heart shapes once more.

I'm in paradise

I'll keep it forever

The three then walk past (Y/N) who seemed to still be lovestruck and coming out from behind him, Adagio places a finger on his chest, Aria rests an elbow on his shoulder looking up at him with a smirk, and Sonata sat down below (Y/N) looking up at him with a grin.

Looking for answers

And looking for the clue

I'm in paradise

I'll keep it forever

With the song ending, the Dazzlings parted from (Y/N) and they all lined up right in front of him as he smiles at all three of them before rubbing the back of his head a little nervous from how he feels about them.

Adagio Dazzle: So what do you say, dear? Would you like some new girls for you to love?

Adagio holds her hand out towards (Y/N) who looks down at it in shock that these three are literally offering him to make a new harem with them. He was extremely tempted to actually take Adagio's hand as he slowly reaches out for it. . .

However, the moment that he nearly touches it, his real senses finally kicked in as he lowered his hand and sighed which made the Dazzlings confused.

(Y/N): *sighs* Look, I won't deny that you three are totally gorgeous girls, but even I should know that betraying my own friends, especially my girlfriends is wrong. I'm no turncoat to anyone in the school.

Sonata Dusk: Turncoat? Is that even a word? Coats can't turn on their own, can they?

(Y/N) raised an eyebrow from Sonata's obliviousness, Aria rolls her eyes, and Adagio just facepalms at her ditzy siren partner.

Aria Blaze: You're the worst. Can't even correct yourself on your own vocabulary.

Sonata Dusk: Oh, yeah? Well, you're the worsest.

Aria Blaze: That's not even a word.

Sonata Dusk: Is too!

Aria Blaze: Is not!

(Y/N) then gets a serious look as he sighs and walks past the Dazzlings.

(Y/N): Also, you should know that just because that I possess magic, that doesn't make a siren like you three.

Adagio frowned a little as that wasn't the answer that she was looking for at all. She even lets out a small frustrated growl not being able to manipulate (Y/N) into joining them, despite the fact that he knows that he really likes them.

Adagio Dazzle: Why do you even bother spending your time with those girls anyway? You know that they caused trouble for you for a period of time.

(Y/N) stops in his tracks from that as he knows that Adagio was talking about the time that he broke up with them. He was surprised that she found out about that, but it did make sense that if they knew that his title at CHS was the Hero of Canterlot High, then it shouldn't be a shocker either that they would know some of what he did as well. (Y/N) looks down before looking back straight ahead.

(Y/N): Because even I know that no matter what, they can always be friends again no matter how you look at.

Adagio Dazzle: You're not right in the mind, (Y/N). I'm offering you a really reasonable deal. You're the only guy that we know who doesn't get affected by our magic and argue like all of these other students. And I even promised that you'll be happy joining us as well.

(Y/N) gets a confused look from that as he looks down towards the side.

Adagio Dazzle: Think about it. I hope you'll have your answer ready by the Battle of the Bands.

(Y/N) doesn't respond to that and just decides to exit the gym leaving the Dazzlings to see that they failed to charm (Y/N) to join their side. Adagio lets out an angry grumble as she crosses her arms frustrated before Aria walks up to her.

Aria Blaze: Well all of that was a waste, Adagio. I hope that was worth it because I'm never doing that again, no matter who it is.

Adagio Dazzle: No! He'll come to. He just needs some time to think about it. We can make absolutely anyone fall under our spell even if it doesn't work in the way that we plan to. (Y/N) has REALLY powerful Equestrian magic inside of him and I plan to siphon that magic from him one way or another. If he fell for us the moment that he saw us then I guarantee that there is a chance of him just blatantly accepting us in order for us to take that powerful magic from him.

Sonata Dusk: And if he doesn't?

Adagio looks at Sonata before getting a mischievous grin on her face.

Adagio Dazzle: Then I have another idea in mind.

She smiles sadistically before letting out an evil chuckle about getting all of the Equestrian magic in CHS.

Outside of the gymnasium, (Y/N) opens the doors to them before closing them behind him. After he does that, he sighs and puts a hand to his forehead before shaking his head with a slightly solemn, but confused look on his face. The Dazzlings are girls like he's never seen before, but they're also sirens. His mind keeps telling him that an offer like that, he shouldn't turn down, but his heart kept telling him that he needs to do the right thing and forget about them. The thought of what Adagio suddenly came into his mind.

Adagio Dazzle: (In (Y/N)'s Mind) Sometimes you just need to remember that you're your own person.

(Y/N): Adagio. . . just what makes you so interested in me?

Applejack: There you are!

(Y/N) freezes up in shock from that as he turns around to see Applejack behind him along with Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, and Sunset as well.

Rainbow Dash: We were looking everywhere for you! Just where did you have to go bad that you literally had to ditch us?!

(Y/N)'s eyes widen from that as he eyes the gym door right behind him before looking back at the girls with a nervous grin as he quickly comes up with a lie in his mind.

(Y/N): I. . . was at the bathroom! I-I must have ate something earlier that didn't agree with me so my stomach told me that I needed to go take a hike for just a second.

Pinkie raises an eyebrow from that looking a little bit surprised.

Pinkie Pie: Really? I thought that going to the bathroom had to be the most obvious, so I went there and yelled "(Y/N)!! (Y/N)!! YOU OKAY IN THERE?!" like five times.

(Y/N) darts his eyes back and forth sweating a little bit.

(Y/N): O-Oh, that was you? Something sounded familiar outside, but I just could hear you.

Applejack narrows her eyes at (Y/N).

Applejack: You're not deaf. Clearly yer hearin' is workin' fine if you can understand what we're sayin'.

(Y/N) sweats even more from that as Applejack was nailing him down like a hammer on the lies that he was telling. He's known Applejack long enough that she's a master at knowing who is lying and who isn't and that especially includes (Y/N) himself as well. (Y/N) then quickly pulls out his phone to try and counter that.

(Y/N): I-I was listening to something on my phone! That's why I couldn't hear Pinkie.

Rainbow Dash and Sunset looked at each other with confused looks.

Rainbow Dash: You listen to music while on the stool? Since when?

(Y/N): Since a little bit ago. I mean of course I wouldn't tell you girls because that's really embarrassing. How would you feel if I asked you the same question?

Rainbow cringes and rubs the back of her head before nodding as she can see (Y/N)'s point.

Rainbow Dash: O. . . kay. Yeah, I get it.

Sunset Shimmer: (Y/N), are you sure that you're really telling us what happened?

(Y/N): Wh-What could I possibly be hiding? I've got nothing in my pockets. You can check.

That stutter made Sunset raise an eyebrow and Applejack gives (Y/N) a serious glare before folding up her arms and sighing.

Applejack: Fine. If that's what you really said what happened, so be it.

Sunset was surprised to hear Applejack say this as (Y/N) smiles and walks past them as he wraps his arms around Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie.

(Y/N): So where's Rarity, Fluttershy, and Twilight?

Rainbow Dash: Outside. Told them that we were coming to fetch you.

Pinkie Pie: And boy did I enjoy catching a wild (Y/N) on sight!

Pinkie smiles with a squee as (Y/N) rolls his eyes and pecks Pinkie on the cheek before exiting the school with them. Applejack and Sunset stayed behind looking at (Y/N) very suspicious before the latter leans over to the apple girl.

Sunset Shimmer: *whispers* We're believing him?

Applejack: *whispers* He was sweatin' like a pig. That's the very first sign that I always notice if my sugarcube is lyin' to me.

Sunset Shimmer: *whispers* But what is he lying about?

Applejack: *whispers* Beats me. It's more than just the bathroom, I'll say that.

Applejack then sighs as she adjusts her hat.

Applejack: *sighs* Then again, even if he was, I'm sure it ain't bigger than us having to deal with those weird magical sirens.

Applejack leaves Sunset behind to go and join the rest of the group and the fiery haired girl found that comment to be clicking something in her mind. She then looks back towards the gymnasium doors and notices a little bit of green mist coming out of it as it made her eyes widen before glaring at it.

Sunset Shimmer: Considering that they're still in there. . . I wouldn't assume that quite yet, Applejack.

Outside, the (Hu) Mane 7, Sunset and Spike were all sitting out at the front of the steps as Twilight stands out in front of them while pacing in confusion of why they're magic didn't all of a sudden activate.

Twilight Sparkle: It doesn't make any sense. I should have been able to create the spark that would help us break their spell. That's how it worked before.

Sunset Shimmer: But to defeat me, you drew magic from the crown I was wearing. The sirens' magic comes from their music. So maybe you have to use the same kind of magic to defeat them.

Twilight turns back to Sunset a little bit surprised.

Sunset Shimmer: Or. . . maybe not.

Twilight Sparkle: No. I think you're onto something.

Sunset Shimmer: *smiles* Really?

Twilight Sparkle: It's when you play music that you transform now, right?

(Y/N): I was actually thinking about that earlier when our magic didn't activate so suddenly. When we played a song earlier before you came, pony ears, and ponytails appeared on us. Either there's magic in our instruments or seeing how magic activates when the Dazzlings sing, we may need to sing as well.

Twilight Sparkle: Hm, that's actually a clever observation, (Y/N). Maybe the way to use that magic to defeat the sirens is by playing a musical counter-spell!

Fluttershy: You mean like a song?

Twilight Sparkle: Uh-huh. And in order to free everyone who's been exposed to the sirens' spell, we'll need them all to hear it.

(Y/N): Basically, we fight fire with fire. One song to counter another song.

Everybody then went deep into thought of how they were going to pull something like that off while getting the attention of all of the students at the same time before Rarity suddenly gasped and she gets on her feet as an idea popped into her mind.

Rarity: The band competition! That's the next time we can be certain everyone will be in the same place at the same time.

Applejack: Guess the Rainbooms are the band to beat.

Rarity: And I believe you, Twilight, just became the Rainbooms' newest member.

That piece of news catches Twilight completely flat-footed, and her face twists itself into an expression of horrified surprise. The other five band member girls rush off the steps, all talking and laughing at once and completely missing the deflated dismay that has taken hold of Sunset. (Y/N) looks at Sunset and feels her sympathy as he places a hand on her shoulder with an empathetic smile that made the left out girl smile a little that she wasn't completely ignored. (Y/N) then walks up to address his girlfriends.

(Y/N): Look, look, ladies. The fact that Twilight is back and we have complete faith in her skills is excellent, but let's not put too much pressure on her to do the job, okay? I mean, I'm not saying that Twilight isn't someone smart and "adorkable" enough to handle something as important as magic.

Twilight's eyes widen before she blushes at being called adorkable by (Y/N) as she brushes a little bit of her hair back while looking away. (Y/N) then decided to put the teasing aside and get serious once more.

(Y/N): However, we can't expect to know every little detail of what's to come. Meaning that we'll need to support her and offer her our help whenever we feel like it's needed.

Twilight Sparkle: *nods* He's right. I'm glad that I was able to come back and see you. All of you. But I can't do any of this on my own. I'll be counting on you all as well to help me come up with a counter-spell if you get even the slightest help.

(Y/N): Our breakup was bad enough. Us fighting at a time like this will only get us nowhere. So let's all make sure that we do our parts and definitely not disagree with each other too much.

Applejack: Don't worry, sugarcube. We won't.

(Y/N): *nods* That's just what I want to hear.

Pinkie Pie: So what do you wanna play, Twilight?

She zips away back to hold up a musical triangle.

Pinkie Pie: Triangle?

She shakes it to make it jangle a bit before pulling it away. Now she leans in close while holding up a sousaphone.

Pinkie Pie: Sousaphone?

She lets out a foghorn blast in that instrument that blows Twilight's hair back. Away she goes again, before coming back with a theremin.

Pinkie Pie: Theremin?

She demonstrates its otherworldly tone by running her hands over the top and side antenna attachments.

Pinkie Pie: So magical~

Twilight Sparkle: I might take a little too long to learn how to play something with these.

(Y/N): Hands.

Twilight gives (Y/N) a dirty look before rolling her eyes with a playful smile.

Twilight Sparkle: Whatever. I'll just sing.

(Y/N): That seems to best option if we want this done as fast as possible. (Sort of. . .)

Rainbow Dash whips over and rests an elbow on Twilight's shoulder.

Rainbow Dash: Like, as in, lead singer? Cuz that's usually my gig. This being my band and all.

(Y/N): *growls* Rainbow Dash!

Rainbow Dash: What?

(Y/N): Ego check! This band doesn't belong to just one of us!

Applejack: Right! It's OUR band! And, of course, as lead singer. Twilight's the one with the magical know-how to help us pull this thing off.

Rainbow Dash: Okay, yeah, that's cool. I'll just use this as a chance to hone my already insanely good lead guitar skills.

Twilight Sparkle: It's only temporary. And we don't have to win the Battle of the Bands. We just have to perform during the first round of the competition.

Rainbow Dash: Let's get to learning that musical counter-spell!

Twilight Sparkle: Well, that's just it. I don't know any.

The others' enthusiasm evaporates in less time than it takes them to voice a collective, dejected sigh, but Twilight gives her best reassuring smile as she shrugs her shoulders.

Twilight Sparkle: But I'm sure I could figure out how to write one.

Spike: Totally! Twilight can write a spell like it's nobody's business. That's pretty much how she got to become a princess in Equestria.

Twilight Sparkle: Technically, I helped finish a spell with my (Y/N)'s help. And there was a little more to it than that, Spike.

Spike: Yeah, whatever.

(Y/N): So where are you going to stay, Twi? You might as well come back to my place since you really don't have anywhere to live in this world.

Twilight nods in agreement before Pinkie Pie intervened.

Pinkie Pie: Wait, you stayed at (Y/N)'s house the last time that you were here?!

(Y/N): Pinkie, there's really nothing wrong with that if she's practically part of the harem at this point.

Pinkie Pie: That's not what I meant! I was going to say that since she is part of the Rainbooms and with you, I've got an even better idea! Slumber party at my house, everyone!

An idea that sits very well with the rest of the bunch, judging from their faces. (Y/N) smiles from this as he turns away from them.

(Y/N): Well, in that case, I'll leave you girls to your slumber party and I'll be at my house if you need anything.

Before (Y/N) was about to leave, Pinkie latches onto him from the back.

Pinkie Pie: Nuh-uh! You're coming with, sweetie!

(Y/N) turns his head towards Pinkie surprised.

(Y/N): Wait, really?

Pinkie Pie: What's there to be concerned about, (Y/N)? This isn't the first time you've stayed over at my place before.

(Y/N): I-I know, but. . . with all of you? I-I never really had a entire sleepover with all seven of you girls before.

Pinkie Pie: Who cares? Plus, the author won't be able to let the story continue if you deny it!

(Y/N): Author?

Pinkie Pie: Nothing!

Pinkie looks at the camera and winks at it with a squeaky grin. Rainbow Dash just walks up to (Y/N) with a smile.

Rainbow Dash: I don't really know what Pinkie is talking about, either. But come on, we're your girlfriends. You really gonna leave us hangin'?

(Y/N) looked at the other girls who all voiced different expressions of agreement to Rainbow and Pinkie's claim and as they did, (Y/N) just smiled at them as he shrugs his shoulders giving in if they really believe that it's okay for him.

(Y/N): Ah, what the heck? Okay, I'll be there. Just let me rush home and grab some belongings before I make my way over towards your house, Pinkie.

Pinkie Pie: Yippee!

Pinkie said this excitedly as she hops up to peck (Y/N) on the cheek before they all temporarily decided to go their separate ways so that they can prepare for Pinkie's slumber party. The more (Y/N) thinks about it though, this may actually be fun as they are all trying something new with him as they all get to hang out with him at once at the slumber party.

Chapter 10 End.

Chapter 11: Slumber Party & The Origin of The (Hu) Mane 6

(Y/N) was just finishing up getting his clothes ready for the slumber party at Pinkie's house for the weekend as he was just putting the last of his essentials inside of his backpack. Luckily for him and the other girls, they're upperclassmen and it's the middle of fall so they don't have to worry about a lot of homework either. As (Y/N) puts the last of his clothes inside of his backpack and zips it up, he looks back up into the air thinking about what a certain Dazzlings leader told him earlier.

Adagio Dazzle: (In (Y/N)'s Mind) There's something magical about you, (Y/N). I can feel it.

(Y/N) however gets that thought out of his mind and lets out a sigh as he knows that right now, it's for the best that he doesn't even think about that. His girlfriends know that they are the enemy and he does too, but what the Dazzlings were offering him could make or break their relationship with them. He has until the end of the weekend to make his decision, but right now, he's sticking with his girlfriends.

(Y/N): This is supposed to be a slumber party at Pinkie's house. A time for all of us to just wind down a little after our encounter with the Dazzlings. I won't let Adagio's temptation get into my mind at a time like this.

(Y/N) says this as he slips on his backpack and made his way out of the door to his house. He uses his door key to lock the front door before grabbing something right beside the doorstep to his front porch that he left out. It was a (F/C) skateboard as while it had (Y/N)'s color on the top, the opposite side had a rainbow lightning bolt on it which implied that Rainbow Dash had given this to (Y/N). He smiles at the lightning bolt before he places it on the ground, hops onto it, and he speeds off to head towards Pinkie's house.

It didn't take (Y/N), but a few minutes to arrive a Pinkie's house via skateboard and as soon as he arrives, he hops off of his skateboard before walking up to Pinkie's front door and knocked on it casually. After just a moment of waiting, the door opened and out came a girl with sapphire bluish gray skin and brilliant turquoise eyes that had grayish blue violet eye shadow covering them, her hair was grayish violet and was completely straight, and she was wearing a garment secured by a black belt around her waist. Seeing that her expression was completely emotionless though, this was indeed Pinkie Pie's big sister, Maud Pie.

(Y/N): *smiles* Hello Maud. Nice to see you again. I'm sure Pinkie already told you that I was on my way over here to spend the night with here with her and the other girls.

Maud Pie: Yes. She told me that were coming. Pinkie and her friends are in her room hanging out with each other. They're still just waiting for you to arrive.

(Y/N): Great. And your parents are sure that it's okay for Pinkie to have a slumber party during this weekend.

Maud Pie: Yes. Our parents are out of town as well, along with our other two sisters. They said that they would be extremely busy, so they wanted two extra pair of hands to help them out while I stay home here with Pinkie. It's also that I'm the eldest sister that they put me in charge.

(Y/N): That's fair. Alright then, is it okay if I come in?

Maud says nothing and simply steps to the side and gestures to welcome (Y/N) inside. He smiles as he walks inside, but just as he was about to head over to see how the girls were doing, Maud called out to him one more time.

Maud Pie: There's one more thing that I want to tell you, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Oh? What's that?

Maud simply blinks before speaking.

Maud Pie: I know that you've been Pinkie's boyfriend for awhile now and all of us including myself trust you enough that you take care of her along with your other girlfriends. Even so, I want to make it clear that just because our parents are away, don't think of doing anything that'll make us regret letting you stay over.

Maud says this with a deadpanned voice before slowly narrowing her eyes at (Y/N) whose eyes widen at this before he darts them back and forth before getting a nervous smile.

(Y/N): I-It's okay, Maud. You know that I wouldn't dream of doing anything. . . "irrational" while staying here. I never planned on it and the only thing that I have planned to just have simple fun and quality time with Pinkie Pie and the others.

Maud Pie: I believe you. Go have fun. I shouldn't keep you here any longer anyways.

(Y/N): Why? Because they're getting impatient?

Maud Pie: No. . . because you're stepping on Boulder's favorite spot.

(Y/N)'s eyes widen from this before he looks down and walks backwards before he sees a tiny little crack in the ground with a small pebble in it. Maud walks over to pick up the pebble as this was her pet rock, Boulder that she was referring to.

(Y/N): Whoops! Sorry!

Maud Pie: It's fine. Boulder was finished with his nap anyway.

Maud says this as she walks away with Boulder in her hands and (Y/N) just scratches his head on how different Maud is from Pinkie, but he shrugs his shoulders as he already knows that Pinkie's family is known to be quite eccentric in all places. He then turns to leave Maud to her own business and join the girls in their little slumber party.

He walks up right towards a door to where he heard a little bit of noise and he knocks on the door.

Pinkie Pie: Who is it?

(Y/N): It's the pizza man. Who else do you think it is?

Pinkie could be heard giggling from the other side before she instantly runs up and opens the door before looking up at (Y/N) with a bright smile. She then decides to play along with (Y/N)'s little charade.

Pinkie Pie: (Y/N)? Where's the pizza guy? He said that he was here, but I thought that he was suppose to be arriving here a little later. . . Unless, you've got the pizza for us!

(Y/N): Yeah! You're "pizza" is right here!

(Y/N) strikes a little pose which makes both him and Pinkie laugh before (Y/N) pecks Pinkie on the lips.

Pinkie Pie: Even though you don't have pizza on you right now, (Y/N). I actually did order some for all of us to enjoy later.

(Y/N): Hehe. Pinkie, you're so considerate.

(Y/N) says this as he pats Pinkie on the head which she liked.

Pinkie Pie: Now come on in! You're the only one who needs some fun inside of them now!

(Y/N) then follows Pinkie through the door to her room and once he did, he was greeted by the rest of the girls who were all wearing different pajamas.

All of the girls look at the door to see (Y/N) arrive which makes them all smile brightly to see that he came.

Rainbow Dash: There he is! This party's wouldn't have been the same if our man didn't show up!

(Y/N): Well. . . miss me~?

Rainbow Dash rolls her eyes from that before walking up and giving (Y/N) a playful elbow.

Sunset Shimmer: Really glad that you were able to make it here, (Y/N).

Twilight Sparkle: Same here. Like Rainbow Dash said, I don't think that it would the same without you.

(Y/N): Thanks, girls. I'll be right back though. I need to change into my own pajamas.

(Y/N) then walks out of the room before going to the bathroom to change for a brief moment. The moment that (Y/N) came back, he reappeared wearing a (C/C) short sleeved shirt and some pajama pants that were (F/C).

(Y/N): Alright, I'm back.

(Y/N) says this as the girls turned to him, but the moment that they all do, all of their eyes widen and they blush slightly as well. (Y/N) confused on why they were staring at him before he realizes what as apparently the short sleeves on his shirt showed that he indeed have some muscly arms. He rolls his eyes with an exasperated sigh before smirking back at the girls, crossing his arms.

(Y/N): You girls are acting like this is the first time you've seen me in my PJs. You don't have to look at me like I'm a rare piece of candy.

Hearing him say this made the girls quickly get rid of their blushes as they instantly turned their eyes away from (Y/N).

Rainbow Dash: *chuckles nervously* S-Sorry about that, babe. Guess we're. . . still getting used to it.

(Y/N): It's fine. I wasn't that uncomfortable about it. Anyways, now we can officially get this slumber party started.

Later in the evening, the group had finally settled down for the evening as Twilight sits on the bed with (Y/N) who was helping her write in Fluttershy's notebook, Applejack and Rainbow Dash were playing video games, Fluttershy was petting Spike, Pinkie was typing on her laptop, and Rarity was checking her cell phone while Sunset watches.

Pinkie Pie: Status update: "Okie-dokie-lokie."

As Fluttershy and Sunset gather in close around Rarity, she taps her phone and aims its screen toward the three of them. A flash, and she has snapped their picture of herself, Fluttershy, and Sunset sporting a broad grin, and Spike half-winking and holding up a dog biscuit in the background.

As soon as she looks at the selfie, Rarity grimaces mightily upon taking a good close look, then aims an icy glare in the canine's direction as the other two snicker silently at Spike's photobomb. Spike just smirks as best he can around the half-chewed biscuit in his teeth.

Meanwhile, the video game showdown continues as Applejack appears to be having the upper hand. Rainbow's frustration builds to the point that she smacks the console, instantly breaking the connection and clearing the screen.

Applejack: Hey! I was about to beat you!

Rainbow Dash: I doubt it.

(Y/N) just aims a deadpanned glare at Rainbow Dash's unfair competitiveness.

(Y/N): Sore loser much, Dashie?

Applejack gives a smug smirk at Rainbow Dash who glares at (Y/N) calling her out.

Rainbow Dash: Whatever, I still would've won.

Applejack: Oh, don't even start. I had the advantage and ya know it!

Rainbow Dash: Whatever. So, Twilight, how is that counter-spell comin'?

Twilight Sparkle: Huh? Oh, uh, good. Great.

(Y/N): I've actually been helping her a little bit and. . .

(Y/N) looks at the notebook with a slight grimace that said that this is going to take longer than expected.

(Y/N): Let's just say it's a work in progress.

Twilight Sparkle: By the way, thanks for letting me use your notebook, Fluttershy. I really like the song you wrote for the Rainbooms.

Fluttershy: Thanks.

However, she then sighs with a glum look as she cuddles Pinkie's alligator plushie that she named Gummy.

Fluttershy: Hopefully one day, we'll get a chance to play it.

A bray of laughter was heard from Rainbow as she has snatched away Applejack's controller and holding it out of her reach. (Y/N) rolls his eyes from this before catching Rainbow off guard by grabbing the controller from her hand and tossing it back to Applejack.

Applejack: Thanks, hun.

Rainbow Dash: Grr. Killjoy.

She says as she crossed her arms and looked in the other direction.

(Y/N): *smirks* Cheater cheater pumpkin eater.

Applejack couldn't help but giggle from that while Rainbow Dash just scoffed at his remark. Rarity then hops up to sit next to Twilight.

Rarity: Twilight, I think I speak for all of us when I say I don't know what we would have done if you hadn't come back to help us.

Everyone else agrees to this, but (Y/N) decides to respond differently.

(Y/N): Guys, remember. Twilight is here to help us yes, but she's not in this alone. We're all going to contribute our part when helping her counter the spell the Dazzlings put onto the whole school.

Sunset Shimmer: Even me?

(Y/N): That's right, Sunset. Even you.

Sunset Shimmer: But. . . I'm not the band. How am I suppose to help?

(Y/N): You may not be in the band, but even I'm sure even your slightest cheer will help us out when we all play together. This is all just my own hunch, but maybe even a moral boost can fuel the magic that we need.

Twilight Sparkle: Hm. It's not a bad idea. You think that you'll be able to help cheer us on, Sunset Shimmer?

Sunset Shimmer: I'll do my best.

Spike: Don't forget me. I'm a huge part of this group as well.

Twilight Sparkle: *nods* Yes you are, Spike. We'll count on you as well.

(Y/N): I'm sure one person by our side along with a talking dog with be more than enough for us to help make the band look like it's a force to be reckoned with.

The sound of the doorbell gets Pinkie on her feet in a tick.

Pinkie Pie: Pizza's here!

(Y/N): *smirks* Which "pizza" exactly?

Pinkie giggles from that as she got up and gave (Y/N) a quick peck on the cheek before zooming away along with the rest of the girls while (Y/N) and Twilight stayed behind. Twilight then glumly looks down at the notebook which (Y/N) notices as he sees and knows exactly why as the progress that they just explained a minute ago was nowhere near finished or even started in the first place. The page that they both drew in was covered with musical notes and staves, some scratched out, a few other random scribbles and a doodle of herself singing lightning bolts toward Adagio. (Y/N) reassures Twilight by placing a hand on her shoulder.

(Y/N): Don't worry, Twi. We're going to figure this out. You can depend on me to help, alright?

Twilight nods from that before (Y/N) stands up and get ready to join his girlfriends for some pizza, but Twilight gets an uneasy look on her face as she remembers what Sunset told her yesterday about (Y/N)'s interactions for when they encountered the Dazzlings for the first time.

Twilight Sparkle: Hey. . . (Y/N)?

(Y/N) turns back to Twilight.

(Y/N): Yeah?

Twilight Sparkle: Actually. . . Never mind. It's nothing.

(Y/N) raises an eyebrow from that confused before wanting to actually what was bugging Twilight all of a sudden.

(Y/N): Twilight, come on. You can tell me anything. As the other version of your boyfriend, I'm sure that whatever that you have to say won't make me react in such a dramatic manner.

Twilight looks at (Y/N) before she sighs heavily and lowers the book on her legs.

Twilight Sparkle: Okay. This. . . This is just a hypothetical question, but. . . let's say that there were some other. . . girls that you all of a sudden saw and the both of you take an interest into each other when you really know that having them in a harem as well is a bad idea especially when you don't tell us. How would you handle that?

(Y/N) was confused on why Twilight was asking that.

(Y/N): That's oddly specific, but. . . A good question. I mean to be honest, I would know the difference between right or wrong when I see it and trying to replace someone in my harem with another girl is just the definition of wrong. I mean having you girls in a harem was something that I earned, not something that I just blatantly took. Even so, I wouldn't cheat as I probably wouldn't be able to forgive myself if I even did that. That would going as low as to say that I didn't like having you girls as my girlfriends at all and that's one hundred percent not true as I love all of you.

This actually made Twilight feel a little better as she smiles a little before walking up towards (Y/N) to hug him which he returns.

Twilight Sparkle: Thanks. That's all that I need to know. You would never give us up over anyone else and I know that as well.

(Y/N) smiles, but his determination quickly fades as Twilight doesn't notice him looking in another direction with a slight guilty look on his face. A clatter of running footsteps is then heard as Pinkie leans back into the room with a slice of pizza clamped between her teeth.

Pinkie Pie: Don't you guys want any pizza?

(Y/N): *nods* We'll be right there.

Once Pinkie has dashed back into the hall, (Y/N) and Twilight let go of each other and look down at each other with a smile.

(Y/N): Well, it will be rude for the two of us to keep them waiting as they may get the wrong idea. Come on, I'm actually getting kind of hungry as well.

(Y/N) says this as he pecks Twilight on the forehead which made her smile with a small blush before (Y/N) leaves the room with Twilight just by herself. Twilight then takes another dispirited glance at the pages that she and (Y/N) wrote in, and she opens a nightstand drawer to put the notebook away. It was filled with a partially eaten donut, jellybeans, and more candy that was of course from Pinkie Pie.

Everybody was now in the dining room eating delicious pizza and they all seemed to be enjoying it in different ways. (Y/N) and Applejack ate their pizza normally, Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie were eating theirs a little fast making them want some seconds or thirds, Rarity took her time to enjoy her food so that she doesn't make a mess on herself, Twilight at first didn't know where to start eating it as she actually started eating hers from the crust area, and Fluttershy gave a little bit of hers to Spike who enjoyed the pizza as well. As they were eating, Twilight looks at (Y/N) and a thought of something that she remembered when she last visited came into her mind.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N), is it okay if I ask you a question?

(Y/N): Sure, fire away.

Twilight Sparkle: What exactly was it like for you when you were younger while you were with. . . You know. . .

Twilight said this with an uneasy look and (Y/N) didn't know what she was talking about at first before his eyes widen in shock as realization hit as he remembered that time when Twilight visited his house, she asked him about one specific person. The rest of the girls get shocked looks as well as they all turned to (Y/N) who looks down with a sad look and this made Twilight feel bad that she brought up a sensitive topic.

Twilight Sparkle: I-I'm sorry! Curiosity struck me! I shouldn't have brought it up. . .

(Y/N) puts a hand up to stop Twilight from talking as he just sighs before looking at Twilight with a serious look.

(Y/N): No. . . You've been with all of us long enough that you actually deserve to know about my mother.

Fluttershy: Are you sure you want to talk about this, (Y/N)? It's. . . was very sad when you first told us when you came to Canterlot High for the first time.

Twilight Sparkle: Wait. . . "Came" to Canterlot High?

Applejack: Ya heard right there, partner. All of us have been to CHS ever since the beginning of our freshmen year. . . However, (Y/N). . . he's a transfer student. He came around the time before the Freshmen Fair started.

(Y/N): Yeah. . . I was lucky that Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna were close friends with my mother.

Twilight Sparkle: Really?

(Y/N): Yep. They actually went to school together and graduated too. . . As a matter of fact if I remember correctly, Principal Celestia even told me that when they were young like us in high school, they made a band as well.

This shocked everybody around as they would never expect for the principals to even be that passionate about music.

Rainbow Dash: You know that does kind of explain why Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna were really looking forward to the musical showcase. Heh. I'm guessing that they had a strong taste in music along with your mom?

(Y/N): You better believe it. They called their band, the Daybreakers. I think that I still have a picture of them in a band as well.

(Y/N) says this as he pulls out his phone and taps a couple of times on it before showing everybody a picture of what looked to be a younger version of Principal Celestia, Vice Principal Luna, and even (M/N) as well. The three looked to be having a lot of fun with each other as (M/N) had a microphone in her hand, Celestia was on the drums, and Luna had a guitar really singing their hearts out.

Rarity: My word (Y/N) darling. Your mother is quite the sight for any kind of eyes who shall lay them upon this much beauty.

Fluttershy: Especially when she was our age too.

(Y/N): *chuckles* That's what Vice Principal Luna told me too. She said that my mother was actually so pretty that her beauty captivated even some of the girls in their high school. It would sometimes embarrass her, but she was careful on who just wanted to hang out with her because of how beautiful she is.

Sunset Shimmer: Huh. Has she ever showed you any of the songs that she's played before?

(Y/N) scrolls through his phone a for a couple of seconds before coming across a music video that the Daybreakers did a long, long time ago that (Y/N)'s mother must've showed him.

(Y/N): Yep. My mother showed me this one when I was a lot younger and let me tell you that it was fun to listen to.

Pinkie Pie: Really?! Show us, show us, show us!

(Y/N): Alright, give me a sec.

(Y/N) puts his phone down on the table and puts the video in fullscreen before pressing play on his phone and inside of the phone, Celestia, Luna, and (M/N) were all walking up onto a stage with their instruments already set for them to play.

(Flashback)

As the three young women walk to their instruments, a crowd of students were cheering for them as (M/N) taps the mic on her phone to test it for any feedback and luckily there wasn't. She turned to Celestia who is already on her drum set and she gives (M/N) a thumbs up that she was ready to play. Luna then nods as she had her guitar ready to play the song as well.

The crowd continues to cheer as (M/N) waves out happily to all of them as some males even whistled as well. Feeling as though their noise should be down a bit, (M/N) motions with both of her hands for the crowd to tone it down a bit, which they do. She then turns back towards Celestia with a determined look.

Young (M/N): Ready, Celestia!

Celestia smiles from this before she taps her drumsticks three times to count off a beat and all three of the Daybreakers started playing.

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As soon as the song starts, Luna starts to play a beat on the guitar like a pro and Celestia even beats the drums with another beat that goes along with the song. (M/N) taps her foot and bobs her head down at the starting tempo of the music as even she was really feeling it get to her.

(Y/N): My mother said that this was a song that she wrote herself to always tell others especially me that you can never ever give up your determination no matter how much despair you are in. She told me that if you can still feel emotion, then you can still have even an ounce of that confidence inside of you.

Rainbow Dash: Heh. I like her style! Seems like this is something Fluttershy here should listen to, am I right?

Fluttershy: Umm. . .

Rarity: Shhh. We're all trying to listen here, Rainbow Dash!

Feeling that Celestia has just about arrived at the spot, (M/N) smirks as she begins to sing at the just the right time.

Young (M/N): There's no time to be naive

The days of lies are over and done

Tug on all the strings of faith

Oh wait and see, the game has just begun

Even if I'm surrounded by

Trap and hate, I'll dodge 'em all

OK

Young Celestia & Young Luna: OK

Young (M/N): All right

Young Celestia & Young Luna: All right

Young (M/N): No one can stop my survival days

Get away from

Young Celestia & Young Luna: Stone Ocean

Young (M/N): I don't wanna say

Young Celestia & Young Luna: There's no chance

Young (M/N): Let's get started, count

Young Celestia & Young Luna: One, two, three

Young (M/N): Take me faraway

Young Celestia & Young Luna: Fly! Stone Free!

(M/N) then winks down at group of males that were looking up at her and they all were shocked from this before getting blushes and smiles on their faces that she actually sought them out like that.

Young (M/N): As long as I am being real to myself

She then turns her back to the crowd and she looks over her shoulder with a smirk before flexing her arms.

Got to be tough

A couple of girls that were in the crowd flinched from that bold move that she did as that kind of told them that (M/N) was pretty gutsy and had a little bit of sass as well. She then turns back to the crowd before getting more physical as she moves her hips back and forth and slowly moves her finger all around the crowd.

Break out!

Young Celestia & Young Luna: Hey!

Young (M/N): I'm wide awake

Young Celestia & Young Luna: Ho!

Young (M/N): Not gonna turn back to whom I was before

Break out!

Young Celestia & Young Luna: Hey!

Young (M/N): I'm wide awake

Young Celestia & Young Luna: Ho!

Young (M/N): Light up the skills I'll be stronger even more

Limits are bye-bye, my heart's on standby

She does a little bye-bye gesture and holds her hand on her chest after these lines.

Until the fate is on my side

(M/N) then leans towards Celestia who felt her emotion as well while singing too.

The Daybreakers: I don't stop beatin'

She then leans over towards Luna who could feel the music as well.

Don't stop beatin'

Don't stop beating 'em up

They all fist pump into the air as the crowd of students cheer for their performance which makes all three girls smile brightly that they didn't fail to disappoint their audience. Celestia and Luna then continue to play as (M/N) continues to dance along with the beat of the music as well.

The scene then transitions to what looks to be about over a decade into the future as (M/N) is sporting a brand new look wearing a winter coat with a scarf and some sunglasses too. She was walking along a sidewalk with a serious look on her face as some people looked at her with concern while others thought that she didn't want to be messed with.

If they want to drag me in

In a mixed up world full of bad jokes

A young (Y/N) is then seen who looks to be about 5 years old, sits down on a couch peacefully reading a book.

I'm the only savior

Young (Y/N) then looks up as he sees at the door open to reveal his mother walking inside. As soon as (Y/N) noticed her, he jumps off of the couch and runs up to hug his mother's leg. (M/N)'s mood changed completely upon seeing her child as she smiled before ruffling her son's hair making him laugh.

Oh wait and see, the game has just begun

She then picks him up and lets him ride on her shoulders as the little (Y/N) seemed to be having a lot of fun with his mother.

Even G-O-D had made

Plan and scenario are

Different scenes are then shown of (M/N) spending some time with her son including a time where they played together in the rain, one scene of the young (Y/N) helping his mother buy some groceries, and even a time where Young (Y/N) showed his mother a little picture that he made with some crayons.

OK

Young Celestia & Young Luna: OK

Young (M/N): All right

Young Celestia & Young Luna: All right

Later on in their life when (Y/N) was a preteen, (M/N) had gotten a little more strict on him as she was teaching him some martial arts and fighting techniques.

Young (M/N): I'll crash and smash and build it up again

She quicks throws a jab straight at Young (Y/N) who dodges just in time for it to miss his face.

Get away from

Young Celestia & Young Luna: Stone Ocean

He then quickly drops to the ground, hitting the deck to avoid a kick that (M/N) sent towards him.

Young (M/N): I don't wanna say

(M/N) was a little peeved from this as her son was being a little bit of a coward.

Young Celestia & Young Luna: There's no chance

Young (Y/N) quickly crawled away before standing back up, but that didn't stop (M/N) from still trying to attack him as she kicked him in the face sending him towards a wall.

Young (M/N): Let's get started count

Young Celestia & Young Luna: One, two, three

Young (Y/N) slides down the wall while holding his cheek in pain and he nearly ended up in tears as well.

Young (M/N): Take me faraway

Young Celestia & Young Luna: Fly! Stone Free!

However, (M/N) just walks up and kneels down to her child to gently place a hand under his chin and the other one on his shoulder to make him look up at her as all she can do is give him a sympathetic smile that said that she believes that he can do a lot better if he tries.

Young (M/N): You could never find the word "surrender" in my book

This gives (Y/N) the determination that he needs to continue as he stands back up looking at his mother with a fierce look that said that he wants to continue training.

Ain't nobody stop

One scene is shown of the new determined (Y/N) sitting down at a desk trying to solve some work that he had to get done as some of the books beside clearly showed that he was studying hard.

Break out!

Young Celestia & Young Luna: Hey!

Young (M/N): Let's go wild

Young Celestia & Young Luna: Ho!

The scene then goes to Young (Y/N) exercising outside by jogging through a forest trail while sweating up a storm.

Young (M/N): Not gonna look down, aim for hope and faith

Break out!

Young Celestia & Young Luna: Hey!

Young (M/N): Won't escape

Young Celestia & Young Luna: Ho!

(Y/N) and (M/N) are then seen on a couch together playing video games together rather competitively.

Young (M/N): I'll rise from the ashes like the phoenix

Tough and strong spirit, growin' up in top speed

(Y/N) is then seen training some more with his mother as she was watching him with crossed arms and a serious look as he was doing sit ups on the floor. (Y/N) sits up and stops and sheepishly smiles at his mother to see if they were finished, but she glares at him while circling motioning her finger at him to continue which gave him a solemn look as he continued doing his routine.

Until the fate is in my hands

Inside of the kitchen, (Y/N) was about to get something before he notices his mother a distance away from him and she threw a small pencil at him. (Y/N) panicked from this, but he reacted quite fast as he instantly catches the pencil. He was surprised by this before he looks at his mother who smirks at him while nodding to show him that he's improving.

The Daybreakers: I don't stop beatin'

Don't stop beatin'

Don't stop beating 'em up

(Y/N) smiles from this new development as his confidence levels have risen even higher now.

(Y/N): When I was growing up, my mother would be way more hard on me than I originally thought. Remember when I told you girls that I was a really good martial artist? Well. . . you can probably guess who was my coach and sensei.

Sunset Shimmer: I see. That explains why you're so good at holding your own against most likely anybody even when I. . . you know.

(Y/N): You don't have to bring it up if you don't want to. . . but soon enough as things got more intense. . . I was eventually near her level.

Young (M/N): Got to be tough

(Y/N) and (M/N) are then seen sparring in a mock fight once more as the both of them traded high kicks to each others foot.

Break out!

Young Celestia & Young Luna: Hey!

(M/N) throws a punch towards this older (Y/N) who this time ducks before counterattacking with a punch in the stomach sending his mother back just a little as she just smirks from her son's new strength.

Young (M/N): I'm wide awake

Young Celestia & Young Luna: Ho!

She runs up straight towards him and tries to land attack on him once more as the two of them kept trading more hits with fast reflexes.

Young (M/N): Not gonna turn back to whom I was before

Break out!

Young Celestia & Young Luna: Hey!

Young (M/N): Won't escape

Young Celestia & Young Luna: Ho!

Light up the skills I'll be stronger even more

Limits are bye-bye, my heart's on standby

Until the fate is on my side

Soon enough, (Y/N) found an opening as he grabs (M/N)'s arm which shocked her as she wasn't ready for that move.

The Daybreakers: I don't stop beatin'

Don't stop beatin'

(Y/N) then finally lands a punch to her face which knocks her to a couch. (Y/N) was worried from this as he runs to his mother to see if she was okay. He felt kind of sorry that he hit his own mother like that, but (M/N) just smirks as she kicked him back in the face like last time which knocks (Y/N) to the ground.

Don't stop beating 'em up

(Y/N) rubs his head from the attack and as (M/N) walks up to him, (Y/N) looks up at her with a rather unsatisfied expression of her taking advantage of his hesitation like that. (M/N) just laughs from this as he helps (Y/N) off of the ground to stand up back on his feet and she pats him on the shoulder looking down at him with a smile.

(Y/N): That day made me feel like a brand new person. . . well, at least towards my mother. I mean she even took me to an amusement park all just because I landed a single hit on her when I caught her off guard.

Fluttershy: Your mother sounds kind of scary, (Y/N). . .

Pinkie Pie: But also totally cool!

(Y/N): Don't worry everyone. My mother was doing this for a reason. I should tell you Twi that my mother is actually an independent government agent. She's always going around Canterlot just to patrol the place, greet people that she would see from time to time to know that they are safe, and just make sure that no malicious intent tries to take place. Because let me tell you. . . if she catches you, it will NOT end well.

This made the girls shudder from this as that instantly tells them that you never want to get on (M/N)'s bad side.

(Y/N): However, against everybody else, she's a pacifist. That includes me too. The reason she was pushing me to train so hard was because she told me this. . .

The scene then switches to show (M/N) sitting at a table with her son as she was having a little talk with her.

(M/N): (Y/N). . . I know that it may seem like what I do is too much for you to handle, but let me tell you something. I'm not always going to be around to help you even though we both live here in the same household. There may come a time in the future where you can't get my advice at all. You have to do it on your own.

Young (Y/N) didn't say anything and just looked down to the floor unsure of himself. (M/N) sighed from this as she gets up and walks towards her son before kneeling down towards him and she makes him look at her.

(M/N): I know that I kept you her in this house way more longer than I should have. I was your teacher in just about anything when it came to knowledge, training, and even life itself. And I was also like your best friend too considering I always try my best to make time for you despite the tiring job that I have. Just know that whatever is going to happen. . . I'll always love you, okay?

Young (Y/N) smiled from this before he jumps up and wraps his arms around his mother who kisses his forehead and reciprocates the hug as well.

(Y/N): Little did I know. . . I should've taken that warning a bit more seriously than I should have.

Twilight Sparkle: Does that mean. . . what's coming next is. . .

(Y/N): *sighs* It's. . .

Applejack: Hang in there, sugarcube. Just take tiny little baby steps with what ya say. . .

(Y/N): . . .Alright. As you girls know. . . I was so close to my mother that she treated me like I was her friend too.

A picture is then seen of (M/N) feeding Young (Y/N) by surprise as she just laughs at his reaction. Another is shown of them at the said amusement park that (Y/N) described a second ago as they were both riding a rollercoaster and (Y/N) looked like he was having a lot of fun while (M/N) grimaced at how fast they were going. One final picture is shown of them having fun in the snow together as they were making a snowman.

(Y/N): I wished that those memories could last forever. . . and I even wished that I could make even more and better memories with her in the future. However. . . when I was 14. . . I couldn't believe what I saw the very first morning when I woke up. . .

Young (Y/N) was walking through the hall in his pajamas getting up for the day as he rubs his eyes with a smile. However, when he vision clears, he sees something ahead of him that made his smile go away and get a worried look as in the distance, his mother's arm could be laying down on the floor. This scared him as he tiptoes a little bit towards her arm slowly as his heart started racing with dread. As soon as he looks over the wall. . .

He sees (M/N) passed out on the ground as the way she was positioned, she didn't even look like she was asleep. Young (Y/N)'s heart dropped the moment that he saw this as he runs up to his mother with extreme anxiety on how she was feeling. He shakes her to wake her up just in case and no matter how hard that he did it, she didn't even seem to budge.

(Y/N): I was scared, I was speechless, I was just traumatized on what I just saw on the ground. Weirdest part was that she was completely fine the day before that, so I didn't even know why it just abruptly happened like that.

Young (Y/N) was panicking as tears started to form in his eyes that his mother looked to be like a motionless corpse. As he nearly begins to cry, he hears some ringing coming from (M/N)'s pocket as he looks at her face before crawling over to take the phone out of her pocket and he looks to see that it was Principal Celestia calling her.

(Y/N): I knew that I needed to get some help as soon as possible, so conveniently she still had Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna's contacts on her phone. I instantly called them both to explain what just happened right in front of me. When I finished explaining, Celestia told me that she's on her way along with calling an ambulance as well to help my mom. She sounded as worried as I was considering that they were longtime friends.

Young (Y/N) was talking to Principal Celestia on the phone as he explained what was right in front of him and he nods to some instructions that Principal Celestia told him over the phone.

Later, Young (Y/N) is seen in a hospital with a worried look on his face as he was sitting down on a chair outside of his mother's room while it was occupied by some doctors and Principal Celestia was even talking to some of them as well.

(Y/N): I wanted to help in anyway that I can. . . but I was just useless. My mother told me that there was one day where I'd have to do something on my own. . . but what was I suppose to do then? I wasn't even allowed to enter the room to where she was in due to me still being young.

Rarity: Oh my. . . that's just terrible to hear darling. . .

Young (Y/N) hears the door opening to see Principal Celestia walking out with a doctor with a serious look on her face with both hands on her hips. They were having a conversation that the young child couldn't quite hear or understand before he sees Celestia nodding before they both walked up to (Y/N) to tell him the news. (Y/N) looks at Principal Celestia who closes her eyes solemnly with a guilty look before she shakes her head. This meant that bad news was on the way.

(Y/N): The doctors came back to me along with Principal Celestia and. . . well. . .

Twilight Sparkle: She. . . She was gone, wasn't she?

(Y/N): . . .Actually, not quite.

Twilight Sparkle: Huh? What do you mean?

(Y/N): Well. . . the doctors told me that they couldn't diagnose my mother with any kind of condition. Her heart, lungs, pancreas, and every other organ was completely healthy. She was still breathing too, so I didn't know why she wasn't waking up.

Sunset Shimmer: Wait, so what does that exactly mean?

(Y/N): All the doctors could tell me was this. . .

Doctor Spring Bud: Don't worry little one. She isn't dead. . . not yet anyway.

(Y/N): That threw me in a loop. She's not actually dead, but rather in a bit of a coma. A really bad one at that. I don't know when she was waking up, but I had a gut feeling that it wouldn't be anytime soon and boy was I indeed right as she's still in the hospital to this day.

Twilight Sparkle: You're saying that your mother's been in the hospital. . . for years?!

(Y/N): *sighs* I suppose so.

One week later, a car could be seen driving down the road as inside was Principal Celestia driving the vehicle with Young (Y/N) leaning against the window with a depressed look as he's still bummed out about what happened to his mother.

(Y/N): I was definitely not old enough to take care of the house all by myself. Luckily, I had Principal Celestia with me as that day, she was relocating me to another part of Canterlot. This would also be the time to where I actually had to start going to school instead of being homeschooled as neither Celestia or Luna could do that because they run the school themselves.

Principal Celestia looks at the younger (Y/N) with sympathy as she can clearly tell that he still hasn't gotten over the fact that his mom will have to be away from him for a really long time.

Principal Celestia: (Y/N), I know that you've been close to your mother for just about your whole life, but you know some things just cannot stay the same forever. Even so, I'm praying that your mother will be okay as she is someone that I care for as much as you do.

She then places a hand on his shoulder while keeping her eyes on the road.

Principal Celestia: Starting today, I'm going to allow you to stay somewhere that my sister and I invested not too long ago and you're actually going to start coming to the school I work at where there are a lot of people there for you to meet as well.

Young (Y/N): . . .

All the young child could do was turn his head slightly towards Celestia with anxiety as he has had little to no interaction with people before up until now. Celestia notices his expression before chuckling.

Principal Celestia: Don't worry, it may be a big change, but trust me. . . The students are very nice, the campus is quite lovely as well, and you'll probably be doing things that you haven't even thought of doing here before. Try not to mope around too much once we arrive, okay?

Young (Y/N): *sighs* Yeah. . .

Eventually, the two have arrived at their destination in not only Canterlot, but Canterlot High School as Principal Celestia had parked her car over in the parking space that belonged to the principal of the school only. Once she along with Young (Y/N) got out, they both walked across the front lawn of the high school were some high school students are seen. (Y/N) looks and sees all of these students talking to each other as it makes him wonder how they will act around him. A couple of freshmen that looked like Lyra Heartstrings and Sweetie Drops then see (Y/N) as they decide to give him a wave. (Y/N) felt a little bit shy from this as he looked away blushing while keeping close to Principal Celestia. Both Lyra and Sweetie Drops giggled from this.

Young Lyra: That guy looks a bit bashful, don't you think?

Young Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon): *giggles* Yeah. You don't think that that's the new student that Principal Celestia was telling the school about a couple of days ago, do you?

Young Lyra: Probably. If he is, I wonder what kind of contribution he'll make to the school.

Young Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon): Me too. He's actually kind of cute.

Both of them nod in agreement from this before continuing their conversation with each other. As both Celestia and (Y/N) enter the school in the main lobby, many students were seen minding their own business around the halls conversing before their site turns towards Principal Celestia and Young (Y/N) who was timidly hiding behind the principal as she smiled at all of the students giving her their undivided attention.

Principal Celestia: Good morning everyone. I hope that all of you are getting prepared for your classes soon so you can start your normal day. However, I would like to introduce to you all to a brand new student that I have brought here today. He has gone through quite a tough time, so I suggest that you be nice to him.

Principal Celestia then turns behind her to look down at the timid (Y/N).

Principal Celestia: Come on, no need to be shy, (Y/N).

(Y/N) looks up at Celestia with a nervous look before he sighs as he reluctantly comes out of hiding from behind her and looks away from the crowd of students with a bashful look before he steels his nerves and looks towards the students to at least introduce himself.

Young (Y/N): H-Hello. . . My name is (Y/N) (L/N). . . N-Nice to meet you all. . .

Principal Celestia smiles from this before addressing all of the students in front of her once more.

Principal Celestia: He is the son of a very close friend of mine. Even so, treat him like you would with the same amount of respect that you give to the other students.

Principal Celestia then guides Young (Y/N) with her as many students around started murmuring with interest about what they think of (Y/N) as while they were discreet, all of the gossip seemed positive about (Y/N). He didn't know what the students were talking about, but he became more nervous due to feeling like he had a target on his back.

As (Y/N) walked away though, he doesn't notice that another young girl his age was watching him from afar. She tilts her head to the side in confusion before that confusion turned into a hopeful smile as she thinks that she wants to meet (Y/N).

Principal Celestia was able to get Young (Y/N) settled in Canterlot High School as he took his first set of classes which was Math with Mr. Cranky Doodle who he found to be quite weird and just downright. . . cranky. There was also English with Miss Cheerilee who was pretty much the opposite as she spoke with respect and knew how to keep things in order. During those classes, (Y/N) didn't really speak that much or even interacted with anybody since he's always had his mother to talk to in his whole life up until now.

When lunch time occurred, (Y/N) headed to the cafeteria like all of the other students and when he opened up the double doors to the lunch room, he was greeted by a typical cafeteria with tables lined up with rows, seats, a lunch line that was run by Granny Smith who gave each of the students their food as the walked through. (Y/N) walked through the line and grabbed his tray like the rest of the students and after he did just that, he looked around at all of the students eating and talking.

He had a feeling that he would make things awkward if he just sat with some random students that he didn't even know, so he instead decided to walk over to a lunch table where no one was sitting and sat down with a dejected look on his face. He looks at his tray and takes an apple slice before eating it still not feeling any better.

Young (Y/N): (I wish my mom was here. . . I've never really had any friends but her around to keep me as much company as possible. . .)

As that thought rolled across his mind, someone walked up to him and spoke in a certain tomboyish voice.

???: Hey! New guy, right?

(Y/N) looked up and turned towards the voice as he then sees that a girl was standing right in front of him wearing a pink shirt that had a cloud and tri-color lightning bolt symbol on it along with some suspenders. She even had rainbow colored hair and was looking down at (Y/N) with a smile.

(Y/N): And that was finally the time that I actually made my first new friends in my life. . . Starting with you, Dashie.

Rainbow Dash: Aw, thanks babe.

Young (Y/N) looks at Young Rainbow Dash for a second before nodding.

Young (Y/N): Yeah. . .?

Young Rainbow Dash: Whatcha doing here by yourself? There's plenty of other tables in this lunch room for you to sit at besides a lonely little table right here.

Young (Y/N): *sighs* Well. . . I didn't feel like starting conversation with people that I don't even know. . . I mean wouldn't you feel kind of awkward if someone just sat at your table uninvited and you don't even know who they are in the first place?

Young Rainbow Dash: Huh. I see your point there.

Young Rainbow Dash then thinks to herself for a second before looking back at (Y/N) with a smile.

Young Rainbow Dash: Well if that's the case, you don't mind if I sat at this next to you, would you? I mean it would feel kind of awkward if I just showed up out of nowhere and took the seat with asking.

She said that in a playful voice which confused Young (Y/N) before he sweatdrops as he thinks he gets the point that she just made. All he had to do was just ask. He sheepishly smiles before nodding silently. Young Rainbow Dash then takes a seat right beside (Y/N) and she decides to be the one to start a new conversation.

Young Rainbow Dash: So new guy, what's your name?

(Y/N): . . .(Y/N).

Young Rainbow Dash: Huh. First I've heard of that one. I'm Rainbow Dash, I'm actually an athlete in almost every sport that we have at this school. Though I'm mostly just like sticking with soccer cause I'm pretty awesome when it comes to competing there.

Young (Y/N) raises an eyebrow from that before he looks away and scoots over away from Young Rainbow Dash just a little which she noticed. She thought it was something that she said before she just scoots closer to him and places a hand on his shoulder.

Young Rainbow Dash: Hey, come on. I don't bite. As a matter of fact, I think I heard Principal Celestia tell us that you were actually going through a pretty hard time lately. Is that true?

Young (Y/N): Um, yeah. . . it is.

Young Rainbow Dash: What's it about?

Young (Y/N) flinched a little from this as this made him even more nervous.

Young (Y/N): That's. . . I-I. . .

Young Rainbow Dash: Hey, don't worry. If you don't wanna talk about it because it's too personal then I won't force you to suck it up.

This surprised Young (Y/N) as he turns back to Young Rainbow Dash with the same surprised look on his face. He's never really met someone who'd stick this close to him and speak to him.

Young (Y/N): You're. . . Why are you so devoted to speak to me? I mean, I haven't really done much, but be a downer.

Young Rainbow Dash just shrugs her shoulders with a smile.

Young Rainbow Dash: So what? I'm not just gonna have someone feel left out on their first day here. I mean come on buddy, did you ever see a rule in that said you can't help out people who are having trouble on their first day?

Young (Y/N) continued to stare at Young Rainbow Dash with astonishment as this is literally the very first person that he just met at this school and it was safe to say that she was indeed a loyal person with how much she's dedicated to keep (Y/N) company.

???: Hey, there ya are, Rainbow Dash.

Both of them turned to the next voice that was heard as it was another girl their age that was wearing a blue and white collared shirt with a light blue skirt while wearing a Stetson hat on her head.

Young Applejack: Didn't see ya over at our usual table and I found ya over here. Whatcha doin'?

Young Rainbow Dash: Hey, AJ. I'm just talking with the new guy that Principal Celestia showed us earlier.

Young Applejack then noticed Young (Y/N) as he looks up at her surprised that these two know each other. Young Rainbow Dash then turns to Young (Y/N) with a smile before pointing her thumb at Young Applejack.

Young Rainbow Dash: (Y/N), this is one of my pals, Applejack.

Young Applejack: Howdy there, partner.

(Y/N) waves back at Young Applejack a little sheepishly.

Young (Y/N): Hi. . . Like Rainbow Dash said, my name is (Y/N).

Young Applejack: Ah see. So how ya likin' Canterlot High so far?

Young (Y/N): It's okay, I guess. I mean it is still my first day here so I think I may have to get used to whatever goes around here.

Young Applejack: Trust me, partner. You'll be for sure to stick with us here at Canterlot High like caramel on an apple.

???: Ooh! Did someone say caramel apples?!

Young (Y/N) turned around and in an instant he found himself face to face with another girl as he flinched and yelped a little in shock. This girl had a pink and white shirt with large pink poofy hair and a huge grin on her face.

Young (Y/N): Wh-Where did you come from?!

Young Pinkie Pie: I came looking for the caramel apples that Applejack just said she had a second ago!

Young Applejack rolls her eyes with a smile while Young Rainbow Dash shakes her head with a smile.

Young Applejack: Pinkie. . . it was a figure of speech.

Young Pinkie Pie: What shape?

Young Applejack: Shape?

Young Pinkie Pie: You said it was a figure of speech, so what shape is the speech anyway?

Young Applejack: Uh. . . Never mind.

Young Rainbow Dash: Why did you even come here so fast, Pinkie?

Young Pinkie Pie: Well, I was just sitting at the table with Rarity and Fluttershy and noticed you two weren't so I thought hmm. . . Something's seems fishy here. And just like that, I see you over here with another guy who I totally knew was the new kid named (Y/N) (L/N). I just had to let my curiosity strike and soon enough I heard the word caramel apples and was all like, "Whooooa!" I just had to get a taste if there was going to be some caramel apples here while meeting the new kid who I know nothing about!

Young (Y/N) sweatdrops from this before turning to both Young Applejack and Young Rainbow Dash who had deadpanned looks on their faces.

Young Rainbow Dash: I think a simple, "I wanted to know what you guys were doing" would've been enough.

Young (Y/N) was confused by all of this before he feels something tug on his footwear so he looks downwards only to see that there was nothing below him. He looks up from the false alarm only to see a tiny little bunny taking one of his apple slices from his lunch tray and eating it.

Young (Y/N): Hey! Wait, why is there even a bunny here? How did it even get in here?

Two light yellow arms then scoop up the bunny as Young (Y/N) then sees yet another girl wearing a white tank top and a pink skirt with a green butterfly on it. She holds the bunny close to her while frowning down at it a little bit.

Young Fluttershy: Oh, Angel. What have I told you about being patient? I was going to feed you some of what I got for lunch soon.

The said bunny, Angel just crosses his arms and turns his head away. Young Fluttershy then looks up at Young (Y/N) and when she made eye contact with him, she instantly blushes and hides her face behind her hair. Young (Y/N) raised an eyebrow from this before Young Applejack speaks up for her.

Young Applejack: Fluttershy, this is the new student that Principal Celestia told us about earlier. Why don't ya introduce yourself?

Young Fluttershy looks at Young (Y/N) for a brief second before speaking softly.

Young Fluttershy: *quietly* H-Hello, my name is Fluttershy. . .

Young (Y/N): Say what?

Young Fluttershy: *quietly* I'm Fluttershy. . .

Young Rainbow Dash: *rolls eyes* Ugh! I'm sure she said her name was Fluttershy, (Y/N). No big deal.

Finally, a girl that had elegantly curled purple hair and was wearing a pale blue dress with darker blue ribbon tie and violet hems on her shoulders walked up to them.

Young Rarity: Is anybody going to even bother telling me why they left me alone over there at the table? I was wanting to showcase a new paint color on my fingernails, but I wasn't sure if it was better to do purple or white. . . it's all a mystery to how such artistic designs can give such inspiration to something completely.

Young Rainbow Dash: Maybe for you. . .

Young Applejack: And wouldn't white fingernails just show you nothin' but yer hand regardless?

Young Rarity: That's the point, darling. To make a new fashion design to which only I am of course capable of.

Young Rarity then sees Young (Y/N) and walks up to him with a smile.

Young Rarity: Oh, my. Are you the new student that appeared with Principal Celestia earlier today?

Young (Y/N): Um, yes?

Young Rainbow Dash: I found our new guy here eating all by myself. Figured I'd give him some company.

Young Rarity gasps from this before she walks over to sit beside Young (Y/N).

Young Rarity: Oh, darling. You simply cannot suggest to yourself to be all alone on your very first day here at our school.

Young Rainbow Dash: Yep. That's what I said.

Young Pinkie Pie then quickly rose up right in front of Young (Y/N) again.

Young Pinkie Pie: Yeah! You need to turn that frown of yours. . .

She then dove down then reappeared hanging upside down in the air which shocked (Y/N) as that made him speechless.

Young Pinkie Pie: Upside-down!

She says this as she uses two of her fingers to make Young (Y/N) give a toothy smile instead of frown before she reappeared again on the normal ground that everyone was standing or sitting on. (Y/N) looked back and forth between the points where Young Pinkie Pie appeared and reappeared with a jaw dropped.

Young (Y/N): She just. . . I don't. . . How did she. . .?

Young Applejack just pats Young (Y/N) on the shoulder while giving an exasperated smile.

Young Applejack: Don't think too deep into it, partner. That's just Pinkie Pie. Trust us, don't question what she does or else y'all get a splittin' headache.

Young (Y/N) looks around at every single girl that was around him as all he was in was just complete confusion.

Young (Y/N): You know. . . I really don't get you girls.

Young Rarity: Whatever do you mean, darling?

Young (Y/N): Why are all being so nice to. . . you know, just me. I mean I really just look like any other student here in this school. . . so why just single me out?!

The Young (Hu) Mane 5 all looked at each other from his little annoyance before Young Fluttershy smiled down at (Y/N) and took a seat across from him.

Young Fluttershy: You looked like you were lonely. . . and you just needed someone to talk to.

Young Applejack: Yeah, what she said, (Y/N). I know you may not seem like that big of a deal to yerself, but us on the other hand, we're always more than happy to make new friends.

Young Rainbow Dash: Heck yeah. I mean if you're still talking to us right now then what's there to still be confused about? I mean I can clearly already tell we're becoming friends.

Young (Y/N) heard that last word with shock as he didn't think that he would hear that word come out of anybody's mouth throughout this entire conversation. However. . . it actually made him smile a little bit.

Young (Y/N): We're friends?

Young Rarity: *nods* Of course, (Y/N). I would be delightful to say that I like you already.

Young Fluttershy: Me too.

Young Applejack: Hope it's not too much for ya. You know. . . since yer pretty much the only guy here around us.

Young (Y/N) looked at Young Applejack for a second before shaking his head as he was completely fine with the whole thing.

Young (Y/N): *smiles* Nope. I don't feel like it's weird at all. I mean, just recently I've really been having it rough so I didn't really feel like I could make any friends on my own. . . but I guess after meeting you girls. . . I suddenly don't feel that way anymore.

Young Pinkie Pie lets out a smile from this before hugging Young (Y/N) from behind.

Young Pinkie Pie: Yay! There's that super duper smile that I was looking for!

She then suddenly grips Young (Y/N)'s collar and pulled him towards her which shocks Young (Y/N).

Young Pinkie Pie: You can't come into the school looking like how you were before?! You got that?! No frowning! You got that! Pinkie Pie's fuel runs on happy faces and that includes yours!

Young (Y/N): Um. . . yeah, I-I think I got that.

Young Rarity then pulls Young Pinkie Pie off of Young (Y/N) glaring at her.

Young Rarity: Pinkie Pie! Please, give him his personal space.

Young Pinkie Pie just squees before making a silly face while sticking her tongue out. Young (Y/N) laughs at her before regaining his smile on his face as for the rest of lunch time, he spent it talking with the new girls that he met during his first day at CHS.

(Y/N): And that's how I remember when I first met everybody here. I learned a very important lesson that day. . . No matter how alone you are, there's always someone out there who's willing to help you get through your problems. I bonded with you girls so long that. . .

Pinkie Pie: We practically hung out almost everyday, we got our picture at the Freshmen Fair, and best of all we were all able to dive into a large bouncy house that was an actual marshmallow that we all ate with lots of tasty bites!

Applejack: Okay, I'm very sure that last one didn't happen.

Pinkie Pie: Oh, come on, Applejack! What do you have against giant marshmallows?

Applejack: Ah don't have nothin' against marshmallows! I'm just sayin' it didn't happen!

Twilight Sparkle: Well, either way. . . you can continue (Y/N).

(Y/N): Throughout my freshmen and early sophomore years at CHS, I got to know a lot more people as I joined a band with Flash Sentry, got myself a part time job at the mall, and best of all. . . I got both my title as Hero of Canterlot High and my harem.

Twilight Sparkle: How did you make it work out?

(Y/N): One day. . . I just couldn't help but tell myself that I was practically in love with all five of you girls, but as much as I did. . . I just couldn't choose one over the other. I could tell you all felt the same way the more that we spent time together and even going on a few dates alone as well. Then. . . there was one day were I finally decided that if I can't choose one, then I might as well choose all of them.

Applejack: (Y/N) called all five of us out that one day and when he did, he basically confessed straight to our faces.

(Y/N): It was embarrassing, but. . . I couldn't hide it in any longer.

Fluttershy: It surprised me. . . I-I wasn't even expecting him to just tell us that when we arrived.

Rarity: Even so, there was no possible way that I wanted to reject dear (Y/N). I mean ever since meeting him, I practically loved him with how much he's done for us in Canterlot High.

(Y/N): Heh heh, thanks Rares. That's the next point that I'm going to get to. The girls all felt the same way and knowing that being all with one guy would seem really weird and possibly the whole school would get wrong ideas if they just saw me with five girlfriends around the school. So I got the idea to tell Principal Celestia this and boy was she confused.

We now see the (Hu) Mane 6 in Principal Celestia's office as (Y/N) explained to her just how much he loved these girls and that he couldn't choose one of them, so he wanted to get her permission if he was able to date all of them at once.

Principal Celestia: So let me get this straight (Y/N), these girls who you have met ever since I've brought you here the very first day you arrived are the exact ones that you wish you be in a relationship with and you couldn't decide on one girl to be with, so you came to me to know if you could be with all of them?

Young (Y/N): Yes! Please, Celestia! I love all five of them very much!

Principal Celestia: *sighs* (Y/N), you do know as a student who is still growing up, that is not appropriate.

Young (Y/N): But Celestia, I've done so much for them that I couldn't keep my feelings from them anymore. This isn't some thing to boost my reputation as Hero of Canterlot High here. . . it's something that I want to do for them and not just myself.

Young Pinkie Pie then rushes up to latch onto (Y/N)'s arm.

Young Pinkie Pie: Yeah! I love (Y/N) so much that he's practically is another one of the key items added to my list of what my fuels my happiness meter!

Young Fluttershy: I. . . wouldn't mind being with (Y/N) around my friends either. . . I love him just as much.

Young Applejack: We all do. Principal Celestia we know that this is a rather unorthodox idea, but trust us. . . we ain't tryin' to pull any strings here.

Principal Celestia: Really? Have your parents responded to any comment of this idea as well?

Young Applejack crosses her arms.

Young Applejack: As a matter of fact, yes. And believe me when I say that Granny Smith did find it just as weird as you do, but she'll allow it for me if it means that I'll be happy with havin' (Y/N) as somebody I love.

Young Rainbow Dash: If you guys think it's weird, fine. But sticking with (Y/N) here is something that even I can't deny that it's something that I want as well.

Young Rarity: It's something we all want. And he wants it just as much as we do.

Principal Celestia was still not amused by this as she just crosses her arms with a serious look on her face.

Young (Y/N): Celestia, I know that things may not be normal if you agree to something like this, but even you have to admit that ever since then we've grown and even if we're still growing. . . there are certain extra changes or steps that we all want in life as well. I mean. . . I'm sure my mother would want me to be happy no matter what. Don't you. . .? You were very close to her after all.

Principal Celestia stands up from her desk and looks away from the group while putting a hand on her chin to think hard about this decision. She knows that (Y/N) is not entirely wrong, but it still seemed like something out of the ordinary. She then looks back at the (Hu) Mane 6 and her eyes widen when she sees all of them making some puppy dog eyes faces at her practically begging her to say yes. Principal Celestia looks at all six of them before she facepalms and sighs.

Principal Celestia: *sighs* For any other student. . . I would've said no, but. . . (Y/N), you and I know your mother quite well and. . . you would be right. . .

The (Hu) Mane 6 get a really big smile from this as Principal Celestia made up her mind as she smiled while putting both hands on her hips.

Principal Celestia: Alright, (Y/N). I will allow you to be in a relationship with these five girls that you love. If you can make it work that is.

All of the (Hu) Mane 6 were so happy from this as all of the girls then hugged (Y/N) who hugged them back with joy that he now has a harem with all five girls and he couldn't be happier.

(Y/N): That's how the girls and I finally got together and now you practically know the rest considering the temporary breakup that we went through.

(End of Flashback)

One last photo is shown of the (Hu) Mane 6 all together on (Y/N)'s phone before he pulls it away to turn it off and put it back in his pocket. Twilight smiles from all of this as she felt like that hearing that story is exactly what (Y/N) needed to do.

Twilight Sparkle: That was a really nice story, (Y/N).

Rainbow Dash: Man, just thinking about all of those moments gives me nostalgia.

Applejack: I'm right there with ya, Rainbow Dash.

(Y/N): Yeah. . . still though, I really do miss my mother. . . I just hope one day that she'll finally wake up and I'll be able to talk to her again.

(Y/N) says this with a slight dejected look before Pinkie Pie hops over to hug (Y/N) tightly to cheer him up and it worked as (Y/N) couldn't help but return the hug to Pinkie. The rest of the girls look at each other with smiles before joining up for a group hug with (Y/N) and they all held it for a minute.

Applejack: We'll comfort you no matter what happens to yer ma, alright sugarcube?

Rarity: That's right, dear. You have us and we'll help try to keep your spirits up in whatever happens in the future with your mother.

(Y/N): Thanks, girls. It's another reason why I love all of you so much.

The Rainbooms: We love you too, (Y/N).

Sunset who was in the group hug didn't say a word, but she blushed just a little before kind of seeing that maybe she and (Y/N) aren't that different from each other as she thought. Once everyone broke the hug, everybody went back to eating the leftover pizza that they had before it was time to head off to bed. Everybody was back at Pinkie's room as everyone set up their sleeping bags to sleep in.

Pinkie Pie: Alright, everyone! Nighty night! Beddy bye! Don't let the bed buggys bite! I'm going to have a really sweet dream of me jumping into a pool of cake frosting.

(Y/N): *chuckles* I'm sure you dream about something like that almost everyday.

(Y/N) got into his sleeping bag and he was getting ready to rest up, but not before he felt some weight on his shoulder as he looks to his left to see that Rarity was leaning on him with a smile on her face.

(Y/N): Um, what are you doing?

Rarity: Shush, pillow~

(Y/N): *rolls eyes* Oh, brother. . .

(Y/N) says this with a playful smile before he lays back down on his own pillow and he instantly fell asleep along with the rest of the girls as they were all fast asleep as the lights went out for the night.

Later in the middle of the night, soft snoring drifts up from floor level as Twilight sits up, looks cautiously around herself, and gets up to stand. The other girls are sprawled out everywhere, on the bed and under sleeping bags, Fluttershy nestling Spike, and Twilight has a real chore to tiptoe her way to the nightstand without stepping or falling on any of them. Twilight then eases the drawer on the nightstand open and retrieves the notebook that she put in there earlier.

In the kitchen, she has her pen clamped between her teeth and is holding the notebook open under her fists like a pony in Equestria might use mouth and hooves for this purpose. She scrawls a little something, eyes it critically, then lets disgust run over her whole face and shakes her head vigorously before spitting the pen out to one side.

Twilight Sparkle: No. That's not gonna work.

She rubs her eyes before a voice calls out to her.

Sunset Shimmer: Hey, Twilight.

That startles her as she looks to see her former rival and alternate boyfriend lounging at the kitchen entrance.

(Y/N): It's pretty late, but I guess figuring out the counter spell with as much time as we've got is fair.

Twilight then hastily covers her scribbles so Sunset couldn't see as they both walk in.

Twilight Sparkle: You're right, (Y/N). We only get one shot at this. It has to be perfect.

(Y/N) then sits down right beside her while Sunset walks over to open the refrigerator.

Sunset Shimmer: We really are lucky you're here.

Twilight Sparkle: That's what everyone keeps telling me.

Sunset then looks in the refrigerator to see that all of the shelves were heavily packed with cans of whipped cream.

Sunset Shimmer: Who could possibly need this much whipped cream?

(Y/N): Pinkie Pie. . . I mean who else but her am I right?

This gains a little bit of giggles from everybody before Sunset grabs a can and squirts some whipped cream on her finger.

Sunset Shimmer: Must be nice to have everyone always looking to you for answers to their problems. . . instead of waiting for you to cause a problem.

Twilight Sparkle: Just because everyone expects something from you doesn't mean it's guaranteed to happen.

Sunset Shimmer: Well, that doesn't stop them from expecting it.

(Y/N): It's like they think that whatever chance is above zero is always guaranteed to work.

Twilight Sparkle: Which only makes things harder because the last thing you want to do is. . .

Twilight Sparkle, (Y/N), Sunset Shimmer: . . .let everybody down.

On these last three words, they all look up and trade a pair of lopsided smiles with each other. Sunset puts the whipped cream can away and closes the fridge and the door's movement exposes the edge of a figure standing a short distance behind her which was Maud. Sunset cries out in shock and recoils from the unexpected sight.

Sunset Shimmer: Waaah!

Maud's deadpan expression and monotonic voice remain firmly in place as she holds up her pet rock, Boulder.

Maud Pie: Boulder was hungry.

Reaching up to open a cupboard, she brings out a box of crackers and proceeds to pour the contents over Boulder, "feeding" him. Sunset backs gingerly up to the table, and she and Twilight watch uncomprehendingly as Maud walks off, still dumping and scattering the food. Sunset looks over to (Y/N) who wags his finger and shakes his head.

(Y/N): *whispers* Don't ask. . .

Sunset Shimmer: *whispers* I still can't get over the fact that she's related to Pinkie Pie.

Twilight Sparkle: *whispers* You and me both.

(Y/N): *whispers* Sister shenanigans.

Twilight, (Y/N), and Sunset trade big smiles, after which Sunset yawns hugely.

Sunset Shimmer: I better get some sleep. Good luck with the counter-spell. Not that you'll need it. This must be nothing compared with the stuff you're expected to deal with as a princess in Equestria.

Twilight pauses briefly before calling out to Sunset one last time.

Twilight Sparkle: Sunset Shimmer?

The said girl stops at the doorway and looks back, but Twilight can get no words out and instead she stitches on a big smile and waves herself off.

Twilight Sparkle: . . .Never mind. It's not important.

The smile she gets in return is perhaps a bit strained, and she watches the Sunset's figure recede into the darkness beyond the kitchen doorway. (Y/N) looks down for a second contemplating on what he wants to do before turning to Twilight.

(Y/N): Twilight, why don't I help you with creating the counter-spell?

Twilight looks at (Y/N) surprised from this.

Twilight Sparkle: Wait, really? But you hardly know anything about Equestrian magic.

(Y/N): Doesn't mean that some of my intellect can't be helpful. To me you need all of the help that you can get.

Twilight looks away a little glum before scratching her cheek.

Twilight Sparkle: Even so, everyone is seeing me as a huge liability to getting this done for them and I don't want to disappoint any-

(Y/N) quickly interrupts Twilight as he surprises her by pulling her in for a kiss on the lips. Twilight looks at (Y/N) before she closes her eyes and melts into the kiss as she even strokes his cheek just a little bit. After hugging and kissing for a moment, they break apart and (Y/N) smiles at Twilight before placing his hands on her shoulders.

(Y/N): We're going to figure this out. . . but to get the most out of it, let's do it together.

Twilight blushes a little bit embarrassed before nodding in agreement with that. As they both turn back to the notebook, (Y/N) grabs the pen that Twilight threw a few minutes ago before helping her write down some more notes and ideas that could possibly work to help defeat the Dazzlings. As he did, Twilight couldn't help herself and she leans on (Y/N)'s shoulder which surprised him before he smiles and wraps an arm around her to pull her closer. They both focused hard on the counter-spell over the night, doing the best that they could to find any kind of solution. They're not confident, but they know that they'll get there eventually.

Chapter 11 End.

Chapter 12: The Battle of The Bands

The next day, the group had decided that there would no time to waste having anymore fun as everyone agreed that it was time to practice the counter-spell against the Dazzlings' magic. They were all currently at Sweet Apple Acres in Applejack's garage trying to play the counter-spell as all of the Rainbooms were playing their instruments while Twilight was singing. The bad thing is that nobody was feeling the groove as the song sounded rather below average with Twilight singing slightly off-key.

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Twilight Sparkle: Hey, hey, listen

She winces at a squeal of feedback.

We've got a message for you

We're not all alike

But our friendship is true

More feedback sends Spike diving for cover, while Sunset tweaks a knob and claps hands to ears.

Yeah, we're really different

Fluttershy begins to showboat a little, but stops playing at a sidelong look from Rainbow.

But we still get along

So hey, hey, listen to our song

Her tambourine starts up again at Rainbow's frantic wave. Applejack and Rarity start to manifest hints of their pony ears, but more feedback wipes these out and makes them wince. Pinkie has gotten so bored that she stops playing and balances one stick vertically on a fingertip.

You may think you're in control

But we're here to prove you wrong

She resumes upon finding Applejack and Rarity's glares fixed on her. (Y/N) was spacing out with a slight smirk on his face most likely due to something that didn't involve the song and Rainbow Dash nudges him with a glare to tell him to stay focused on the song. Outside, Granny Smith walks past, stuffing an apple core into each ear to block out the noise.

With our friendship and our music

Twilight tries to sing into her microphone while squinting at the notebook and Fluttershy cringes at the result.

With the power of our song

Rainbow Dash stands up into view for a solo as one pony ear begins to emerge.

Gonna stomp our feet, clap our hands

With the magic of friendship

Neither Pinkie, Applejack, (Y/N), nor Rarity is enjoying this.

Gonna stop your evil plan

Another pony ear peeks out from Rainbow Dash's hair and she looks around and gets nothing from the other five, and sullenly lets the last note die out before the ears wink away.

Spike: Eh, that sounded. . . way better than the last. . . five times you've played it. Heh heh.

Big Mac then passesoutside the window, carrying a basket of apples.

Big Mac: Nnope.

Spike lets off an unsettled little whine.

Rainbow Dash:I think it's pretty obvious what's going wrong with this counter-spell.

Applejack:You're turnin' what should be the chorus into a five-minute guitar solo?

Rainbow Dash: I have to pick up the slack somehow! Are you guys even trying?!

Fluttershy: I'm trying.

(Y/N): We're all trying in fact, but even so I'll have to admit that this is going slower than I originally thought it was going to be.

Rainbow Dash: Says the guy whose been spacing out and daydreaming every couple of seconds. I mean are you even thinking about the counter-spell.

(Y/N): Of course I am! What else would I be thinking about?

Twilight Sparkle: It's fine. *nervous laugh*It'll be fine. One more time from the top!

Her big grin is matched by exactly none of the other six instrumentalists. Rarity has put down her keytar before stepping past Applejack.

(Y/N): We've done this like six times, Twilight. Lets not overwork ourselves.

Rarity: I completely agree. We can even try on some of the wardrobe choices I've put together?

She reaches over and pulls out a clothing rack from out of nowhere.

Rarity:I'm particularly fond of this one.

A shove sends the rack away and exposes a hot pink drum-major jacket Rarity has put on, with gold braid and trim asthe tails flare out to make room for her skirt.

Rarity:Eh, of course we could always go with something a bit more modern.

Applejack:We're tryin' to save our school here. Enough with the costumes!

After that comment, Rarity somehow magically had enough time to quickly change into a Daft Punk outfit.

Rarity: *robotic voice* Oh, you can never have enough costumes!

Pinkie Pie:She just wants to make things fun! Isn't that what being in a band supposed to be?

She says as she then plays a rimshot on her drums with a grumpy look on her face.

(Y/N): Everybody, calm down! We're getting nowhere if we're just arguing with each other. Plus, this band is as Pinkie stated, supposed to be fun for all of us. I know that the Dazzlings are our priority and all plus saving our school from them, but still. The more we bicker, the less we get done. We've haven't had much progress, but we're all doing the best that we can so that we can compete in the Battle of the Bands. Besides, we don't really need to win this thing. If we can just stop the spell, then all will be fine knowing that no one will get hurt by either side.

Twilight Sparkle: You're right, (Y/N). What exactly do you mean by either side though?

(Y/N): To not harm anybody and that includes the Dazzlings as well. They're sirens, yeah, but neutralizing them is the best route that we can take.

Applejack eyes (Y/N) suspiciously from that comment.

Applejack: Ya say that like ya don't want anything to happen to them at all.

(Y/N): H-Hey! I'm just trying to set a good example here! Unlike a certain someone who cares about her spotlight in the band.

(Y/N) says this as he turns to Rainbow Dash a little bit annoyed.

Rainbow Dash: Oh, so now I'm the one being singled out?

(Y/N): Well, I mean you've been showboating like this has been "your" band when clearly it's something that we all agreed to do with each other. So I would suggest that you would be a little less egotistical. . . scratch that, a lot.

Sunset Shimmer: Um, I really hate to interrupt you guys, but you don't have anymore time for this.You're supposed to check in at the Battle of the Bands in fifteen minutes!

Varied gasps and exclamations from the seven musicians, followed by a disorganized rush toward the door.

Twilight Sparkle:What? But it's not ready! If we play our counter-spell in the first round and it doesn't work, the sirens will know what we're up to and make sure we don't get a chance to play it again!

Everyone slams on the brakes and turns back to face Twilight.

(Y/N): That. . . is quite a problem. We only get one shot at this counter-spell and if the Dazzlings figure out in any kind of way of what we're doing, then they'll just find some way to make sure that we don't even get a second chance. In a nutshell, we need a plan.

Applejack: We'll have to buy ourselves some time so Twilight can keep workin' on the counter-spell!

Rarity: But how do you propose we do that?

(Y/N): I think our only option is competing in the Battle of the Bands for real this time. Like I said, we don't necessarily have to win. Figure out the counter-spell, sing it, unleash our magic to break spell, done!

Rainbow Dash: In that case, I'll take over lead vocals again and we stay alive until the finals! We unleash the counter-spell then!

She then turns to Twilight who looked a little bit uneasy.

Rainbow Dash:You'll have figured it out by finals, right?

Spike:Of course she will. Twilight Sparkle's never met a problem she couldn't solve. Right, Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: Right.

That tone didn't sound so confident as she forced herself a big grin.

Rainbow Dash:Then let's go win us a Battle of the Bands!

The rush out the door picks up right where it left off, leaving Twilight waving goodbye and Spike smiling confidently after them. Seeing that they were a distance away, (Y/N) shoots a look down at Spike.

(Y/N): Spike. . . can you please tone it down with putting Twilight on the spotlight?

Spike: What? Why? I'm just saying that Twilight's done a lot and she pretty much is able to solve a problem whenever she comes across it.

(Y/N): I admire your support for her and don't get me wrong, Twilight's really smart, however your comments are making it sound like she's our only hope for winning this. She's not going to solve this on her own and besides, remember when you guys came to our world for the first time? You weren't able to get around the school without me to guide you. All of that pressure on her isn't necessary as we don't know what to expect yet.

Spike thought about what (Y/N) said for a second before sighing in guilt.

Spike: Yeah, you're right. Sorry about the unneeded pressure, Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: It's fine, Spike. I know you didn't mean it in the way that (Y/N) described it. . . Still, he's right. I'm not going to be able to solve this just because it's something that's in my league.

(Y/N) then puts a hand on her shoulder.

(Y/N): Which is why we're here to help you. I know right now it seems tough and we're all having it pretty tough to when working together at the moment, but don't fret as we're already making progress because of your help.

Twilight smiles from (Y/N) being able to reassure her like always as she gives him a peck on the cheek as thanks.

Twilight Sparkle: You know, I should tell you that the (Y/N) from my world told me to tell you that he's counting on you to help me out with this as well.

(Y/N): *chuckles* Well, I hope that he'll soon know that I'm doing a pretty good job at it. I wasn't planning on letting you do all of the magic yourself from the start.

Both of them smile at each other brightly before Rainbow Dash calls out to them.

Rainbow Dash: Hurry up, you guys! We've only got ten minutes to get there now!

(Y/N) and Twilight's eyes widen from this as they both look at each other and nod before grabbing their instruments and they hurried off after the other girls along with Spike so that they can make it to Canterlot High in time to sign up for the new Battle of the Bands.

Inside of the school gymnasium at CHS, hushed murmurs of conversation float through the room, and the area immediately in front of the stage has been cleared to make room for a table and two chairs facing the setup. Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna stood on stage as they speak into a microphone to let all of the students hear her.

Principal Celestia:Welcome to the first ever Canterlot High School Battle of the Bands. I believe I speak for everyone when I say it is by far the greatest thing we have ever done here at this school!

Cheers came from all sides of the gym in response to this.

Principal Celestia:We are so glad our three newest students encouraged us to turn this event into something exciting!

She gestures off to one side as the Dazzlings were lounging at the top of the bleacher seats smiling.

Vice Principal Luna:But, as this is now a competition, we can only choose one winner. Who is it going to be?

Angry grumbles fly here and there and several close-range face-offs erupt. All the while, the creepy green mists swirl through the room and make their way toward the Dazzlings. Just as at the kickoff party, they relax and let it flow into their pendants for a few seconds.

Adagio Dazzle:You feel that, girls? Our true power is being restored.

Aria and Sonata giggle venomously as the gym doors open to admit the Rainbooms, along with Sunset and Spike.A gesture from Adagio cuts off the merrymaking as they all look down to see the new victims of their plan looking around nervously at all of the students spreading out their negative words to each other.

Adagio Dazzle: And that's before we've tapped into the strongest magic here.

Aria Blaze:But the Rainblossoms, or whatever they're called, aren't under our spell. How exactly are we supposed to get to their magic?

Adagio Dazzle:The Rainbooms are just as capable of falling apart as anyone else. They just need a little. . . push in the wrong direction. I have a feeling everyone here is going to be lining up to give them a shove.

Aria Blaze: And that (Y/N) guy who's clearly head over heels for us?

Adagio Dazzle looks down at (Y/N) with a smirk as the guy himself looks around some more before his eyes land on the Dazzlings above the bleachers. Once his eyes met Adagio's, she winks at him and this causes (Y/N) to blush before he hides his face from them with one hand to not show them that he's still easily captivated by them.

Adagio Dazzle: Oh, trust me. He's the exact key that we need in order for the Rainbooms to get started on having their entire team fall apart. We've given him a day to decide if he truly loves his so-called girlfriends. . . and today, he's going to submit to us for sure.

Aria Blaze: How?

Adagio Dazzle: All he needs is a little "temptation."

A little bit later and the Battle of the Bands has just begun as first up on the stage was Snips and Snails as they both were trying to do freestyle rap. They were both dressed as 1980s-era rappers and as much as they were trying to give it their all. . . it was going rather poorly.Celestia and Luna are seated at the table in front of the stage, and all of the Rainbooms except Rarity are gathered off to one side with Spike and Sunset. As Snips starts beatboxing, Snails starts to rap.

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Snails: Aw, yeah! Snips and Snails indahouse, yo!

Snips: They call me MC Snips and that ain't no lie

My favorite food is like pumpkin pie

Snails: I'm DJ Snazzy Snails, I like whales

When I go to the beach, I always bring my pails

With the Rainbooms on the side of the stage, Pinkie grooves to what passes for the beat, but none of the others can believe this crime against all things hip-hop. (Y/N) covers his ears as he knows that this is way worse than when they were practicing back at Sweet Apple Acres.

Snips: Everybody knows my favorite color is orange

He jumps ahead into a squat and leans out over the front edge of the stage.

My rhymes are so fly, they're better than. . . um. . .

Snails: Than an orange, yo!

Snips: Yeah!

Snails: Yeah!

Snips: Represent!

More beatboxing came from both of them which fails to get any favorable reaction from Celestia, Luna, or quite a few other contenders.

Snips: What do we. . . What do we do now?

Snails: Get off the stage, I'd like to leave right now

As Snips does some more beatboxing, Adagio and Aria stifle a guffaw and Sonata bobs her head to the sloppy rhythm.

Snips: Bam! That just happened!

Snails: Aw, yeah! We out!

Snips: Snips and Snails outta here!

They finish by standing back to back, holding their microphones out at arm's length with heads down, and dropping them onto the stage. The impact sends up a shrill whine of feedback that sets the Rainbooms in the wings to wince and cover their ears.

Principal Celestia:Please do not drop the microphones.

Snips:Yeah! Bam!

He high fives Snails beforethe two hopelessly inept rappers pick up the dropped items with a laugh and clear off the stage, passing the Rainbooms and company.

Snips:In your face, Rainbooms!

(Y/N) just rolls their eyes at their hopeless confidence before turning to the other Rainbooms.

(Y/N): I have no idea if that was either a rap or the sound of a dying elephant.

Applejack: Least we know one group who won't stand in the way of us gettin' to the finals.

Rainbow Dash:Let's get ready to rock!

Pinkie Pie:Wait! Where's Rarity?

(Y/N): She told me that she had to leave to go get something for a few minutes, but what could she possibly need that would take this long to- Wait a minute. . .

Rarity: I'm over here, darling.

She steps into view of the others panting before letting out a relieved sigh. She has changed her attire to a more hippie-inspired attire light brown coat whose hem and sleeves are hung with small metal fringes.

Everybody simply stares at Rarity in silence which (Y/N) noticed, so he decided to break the silence and just pay Rarity a small compliment that she at least went through the effort of making the outfit for herself.

(Y/N): It does look rather nice on you, Rarity, but I'd lose the metal strips on the outfit.

Rarity raises an eyebrow from this.

Rarity: Too cheesy?

(Y/N): The opposite actually. Too much.

Applejack: Oh, come on! The entire outfit is too much already!

Rarity: Applejack! We will be performing in front of an audience. I'm not going to wear something fabulous? Hmph.

(Y/N): Just give her an A for effort, Applejack.

Applejack just groans loudly and pinches the bridge of her nose to express her supreme frustration. Soon enough, everything got set up on stage for the Rainbooms to play as the crowd was staring up at them in anticipation for their performance. Twilight then covers her microphone before secretly talking to the other Rainbooms.

Twilight Sparkle: Remember, we have to be good enough to make it through but not so good we let the sirens see the magic within us. They could realize we plan to use it against them.

(Y/N): She's right. In other words, don't play at your absolute best. Let's just play this round subtle and we should be in the next round for sure.

Rainbow Dash: Got it! Be cool enough to win, but not so cool that we end up showing off the whole ears and tails and rainbows thing. Sooo. . . about twenty percent less cool.

(Y/N) just looks at Rainbow Dash a little bit dumbfounded before shrugging his shoulders.

(Y/N): If you want to word it like that. . . then yes.

(Y/N) then looks across the crowd including the Dazzlings with a confident smirk.

(Y/N): Alright, enough chit-chat ladies! It's time we impress our little competition!

Pinkie then counts off with her drumsticks.

Pinkie Pie: One! Two!

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The Rainbooms: We've just got the day to get ready

And there's only so much time to lose

Because tonight, yeah, we're here to party

So let's think of something fun to do

Photo Finish and her two bandmates sneak onto the catwalks above the stage, the latter girls each holding up a long string with a magnet on one end and a crossbar grip on the other.

We don't know (we don't know) what's gonna happen

We just know (we just know) it's gonna feel right

One magnet is tossed over the railing, attracting the metal strips on Rarity's right sleeve and pulling her arm up with them and the other catches her left.

All our friends are here

And it's time to ignite the lights!

Photo Finish takes great delight in manipulating the two crossbars to work the hapless keytarist like a marionette and Applejack is thrown off by the spectacle.

Shake your tail 'cause we're here to have a party tonight

Shake your tail, shake your tail

A flick of Rarity's arm knocks Applejack's hat off, depositing it on the head of her bass, but she was able to quickly put it back on.

Shake your tail 'cause we're here to have a party tonight

Shake your tail, shake your tail

Pinkie looks up from her drum set with concern as out on the floor, the crowd is decidedly unimpressed and the Cutie Mark Crusaders have fallen asleep on their feet, leaning against each other for support.

Twilight Sparkle: So what you didn't get it right the first time

Apple Bloom: Boring!

Pinkie then kicks her floor tom so that it swivels on its mount. Once it has stopped with its open lower end pointing up at an angle toward the crowd, she stomps a kick pedal to launch a salvo of confetti, similar to her pony version's party cannon.

Pinkie Pie: Laugh it off, no one said it is a crime

The drifting paper bits have Twilight, Fluttershy, (Y/N), and Rainbow Dash worried as Applejack keeps glaring at the out-of-control Rarity.

Rarity: Do your thing, you know you're an original

She is slung sideways against Applejack, who kicks her out of the way.

Applejack: Your ideas are so funny that they're criminal

The Rainbooms: Ohhh-ahh!

As Twilight sings this next line, she gets a piece of confetti stuck in her throat and breaks into a coughing fit, relieved only when Fluttershy whacks her in the back with her tambourine.

We've just got the day to get ready

Flash and his two buddies throw the Rainbooms a disgusted look and walk out.

And there's only so much time to lose

Snips and Snails slip onto the catwalk.

Because tonight, yeah, we're here to party

Snickering, they get hold of a spotlight.

So let's think of something fun to do

Snips: Awesome.

The beam picks out Fluttershy, who freezes like a deer caught in the high beams and dodges to one side before taking cover behind Twilight and then running across the stage.

We don't know (we don't know) what's gonna happen

We just know (we just know) it's gonna feel right

Applejack pivots away to keep Fluttershy from crashing into her bass and then has to get out of the way when Rarity swings in from the other side.

All our friends are here

And it's time to ignite the lights!

Photo Finish's trio, Snips, and Snails keep up their dirty tricks as Fluttershy desperately scrambles for any cover she can find. The Cutie Mark Crusaders then snuck up from behind the stage with mischievous little grins as Scootaloo and Apple Bloom pull out a board of some chinese checkers before pouring them out on the floor behind (Y/N).

Shake your tail 'cause we're here to have a party tonight

(Y/N) takes one step back and he instantly fumbles onto the floor face down as Applejack just looks down at him with a raised eyebrow before he sheepishly tries to get back up. However, at every attempt that (Y/N) tries to stand, he is only brought back down to the floor as if it had no friction in the first place.

Shake your tail, shake your tail

Fluttershy then cowers behind the drum riser, Rarity tries to pull free of the magnets, and Pinkie's bass drum vibrates the scattered confetti.

Shake your tail 'cause we're here to have a party tonight

Shake your tail, shake your tail

Applejack grimaces at the chaos as Rarity finally rips herself loose, falling on her face, losing her coat sleeves, and voicing a shocked gasp once she fully takes in this indignity.

Shake your tail 'cause we're here to have a party tonight

Shake your tail, shake your tail

Rarity instantly bursts into a flood of tears that sets her mascara running and the rest still in view soldier on, while Fluttershy timidly taps her tambourine from behind the riser.

Shake your tail 'cause we're here to have a party tonight

Shake your tail, shake your tail

Shake your tail 'cause we're here to have a party tonight!

Rarity's crying comes through all too clearly in the silence following the end of the song, which is broken only by vigorous applause from a beaming Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna. Their faces are the only ones in the place not showing some degree of disapproval. Once they stop clapping, they jot notes on the sheets in front of them.Sunset is seen holding Spike as Rarity stumbles down off the steps, still crying.

Rarity:Ruined! Absolutely ruined!

Applejack comes down next, propping her bass up next to Sunset clearly not amused at Rarity's complaining.

Applejack:Rarity, were you tryin' to make us lose out there?!

Rarity:Wh- Oh! This was not my fault! This was an act of sabotage!

Applejack: Yeah, well, whoever did this couldn't have done this if you didn't insist on dressin' like. . . like. . . this! We need to sound good! Is there some reason that concept seems to escape you?

Pinkie is then seen confronted by a very angry Rainbow Dash and the scrap of confetti clutched in the blue fingers.

Rainbow Dash:And what was with the confetti, Pinkie Pie? How am I supposed to shred if there's paper stuck in my frets?!

Fluttershy: It was pretty distracting. . .

Pinkie then rounds on Fluttershy with a scoff.

Pinkie Pie: Ugh! Says the girl who was running from a light the whole time! A light!

(Y/N) sees all of his girlfriends fighting and seeing this made him think about the time that he found them fighting when he broke up with them. The same thing was happening again as his face boils up into anger from all of the fighting. . . before he just blows once more.

(Y/N): STOP IT ALL OF YOU!

Everybody flinched from (Y/N)'s outburst.

(Y/N): All of this fighting, I might as well reminisce the time that this was going on all of the time after Spring! *mocking Applejack* Darn it (Y/N), tell Rainbow Dash to apologize or else I'm just leavin'! *mocking Rainbow Dash* Oh, well I guess that makes you a liar because I'm waiting for the same thing and you're still here! *mocking Pinkie Pie* (Y/N) sweetie, I need help finding the best idea to prove to Fluttershy that noise can make people smile! *mocking Fluttershy* Stop it, Pinkie Pie. You're really annoying (Y/N). *mocking Rarity* I'll tell you what's annoying (Y/N) darling, the fact that you're distracting him from trying to think of a way to help me with my humiliation!!!

(Y/N) stopped all of this and pants from all of the anger that he let out as all of the girls just stared at him with dumbfounded looks. He then calms down and realizes that what he just did may have been a little bit over the top as he places his back to a wall and slides down it before curling himself up in shame.

(Y/N): Sorry. . . that was uncalled for. I'm just. . . still pretty sensitive at seeing you girls fight all of the time since. . . you know. . .

Twilight walks over and kneels down before patting (Y/N) on the back to tell him that everything is going to be alright despite that he lost his temper. Sunset looks at (Y/N) with a little bit of sympathy before turning to the other girls.

Sunset Shimmer: He's right though. Any more of this and the Dazzlings could've taken your magic. Besides, you still sounded much better than most of the other bands. I'm sure you'll make it to the next round. But it won't matter if you don't have that counter-spell ready.

Twilight's eyes widen from this and so does (Y/N)'s as they both look at each other nervously as the sabotaged song that they performed slipped their minds from the entire thing and now they're thrown into even more of a loop than before.

Sunset Shimmer:You all find a place to practice where the sirens can't hear you. I'll keep an eye on things around here.

(Y/N) has stood back up from this as he nods before thinking.

(Y/N): In that case, we might as well head on towards the music room. That seems like the only place that we can get some progress done.

Twilight Sparkle: Right. Let's go.

As they all leave,Derpy Hooves and two other girls emerge onto the stage from the other side. Derpy begins to play a saw by drawing a violin bow across the edge. One of the others taps a triangle, while the third girl strikes a cowbell with gusto.

In the hallway, the Rainbooms were all heading their way to their destination before Twilight decides to comment on what (Y/N) said back in the gym.

Twilight Sparkle: Actually, let's not use a classroom. I'm pretty sure that's an obvious place that the sirens would likely hear us playing our music and preparing the counter-spell. We should find somewhere more hidden and discreet.

(Y/N): Hmm. . .

(Y/N) was deep in thought, but does not notice Flash Sentry ahead of him as he runs into him from behind. His shock of them is met by a very hairy eyeball aimed along the neck of his guitar.

(Y/N): Whoa! Sorry about that, pal. The girls and I are just. . . heading to the little musicians room. *nervous chuckle* T-To practice some more of course.

He then clears his throat to regain his composure.

(Y/N): Anyways, I hope you guys have the best of luck in the next performance.

Flash's bandmates are nearby, leaning idly against the lockers, and Flash addresses them as if the girls were not even present.

Flash Sentry:Uh, you guys hear something?

Brawly Beats:Uhh-uhh.

Ringo: Uh, nope.

(Y/N) raised an eyebrow from this in confusion, but he decides to try and address them once more.

(Y/N): I said that I hope you guys have-

Flash then interrupts (Y/N) once more.

Flash Sentry:There it is again. So annoying.

This confused (Y/N) even more as he knows that his best friend as never acted like this before.

(Y/N): Flash, why are you acting like this? I thought that we were best friends?

He pulls in a scornful breath.

Flash Sentry: Yeah, we "were" best friends before you decided to team up with the Rainbooms and betray the band that you always used to play with.

(Y/N): Hey, I didn't "betray" anybody. I just said that I wanted a little bit of new experience playing in a band with a different group. What's wrong with that?

Flash Sentry: Oh ho! So it's always the whole harem life with you, isn't it?

(Y/N) was starting to get a little bit annoyed from Flash's attitude towards him.

(Y/N): I mean I've gotta support my girlfriends. It wouldn't have mattered either way as I'd support them if I had teamed up with you guys again.

Flash Sentry: Oh, so you're saying that you would've betrayed us from the start of this too! Heh. And you call yourself a best friend.

He then turns his attention to Twilight who was right beside (Y/N).

Flash Sentry: And ever since you've been here Twilight, you've been trying to make sure that you and this guy defeat me in the Battle of the Bands! I want this (Y/N) and Twilight, and you two are trying to take it from me! Some friends you are!

Twilight was a hurt by this while (Y/N) was getting more and more annoyed as he glares at Flash.

Twilight Sparkle: That's not why-

(Y/N) however steps in to defend Twilight.

(Y/N): Okay, hold on! Did we REALLY do something to you? I'd really like to know! Because you keep getting on our case for which seems like no reason! Plus, Twilight has nothing to with this, so I would suggest that you leave her out of it!

Flash Sentry: You're the only stupid enough to date five girls plus one from another world. Don't tell me who I should involve who with.

The girls of the Rainbooms all gasp from this before their eyes turned to (Y/N) whose eyes widen before they quickly turn into anger as he stomps up towards Flash and points a finger in his face.

(Y/N): Take! That! Back!

Flash Sentry: Can't. Wouldn't.

(Y/N): Hey, I got myself a harem with these girls because I deserved it! But if you want someone to be the judge of where this going to go then be my guest because I'll slam down the gavel anytime!

Twilight gasps from that comment as she gets in between (Y/N) and Flash and tries to separate the two.

Twilight Sparkle: Okay, you two. Let's just drop it!

Flash ignores that as he retorts to (Y/N)'s little threat.

Flash Sentry: Your threats don't scare me! Plus compared to your new so-called amped up guitar, I have a free arm when I play it and right now, on the other end of it is a fist!

Twilight Sparkle: Guys, just drop it!

Rarity: You two are the best of friends! You should not be having such a heated argument in perhaps. . . as long as you two know each other.

(Y/N): Flash, haven't you done enough damage already? I'd prepare myself for bigger things than the Battle of the Bands if I were you!

Applejack steps up and places a hand on (Y/N)'s shoulder.

Applejack: Take it easy, hun.

(Y/N): Easy? He just threatened me a second ago!

Flash Sentry: You started it!

Applejack: He ain't gonna do anything.

Twilight Sparkle: Flash, (Y/N), the both of you are taking this way too far! I wasn't going to say anything, but even us who are listening to the entire thing can only take so much. Why don't you two just go your separate ways and just refrain from speaking to each other for the rest of the Battle of the Bands? We've got things to do, remember (Y/N)?

(Y/N) looks at Twilight as she gave him a rather stern look to say that she really means it. (Y/N) sighs before glaring back at Flash.

(Y/N): *sternly* I'll see you around. If you'll excuse I've got to help my girlfriends with something related to our little battle.

(Y/N) says this as he walks past Flash and his band as the band leader decides to yell out one last insult towards (Y/N)'s direction.

Flash Sentry:You really think you're gonna help them?! Ha! I bet you have no idea what you're even doing!

(Y/N) stops walking for a second as he balled up his fists, a little bit agitated before he suddenly sighs and gets a dejected look on his face as that's actually not entirely false coming from Flash. He's been flirting with the Dazzlings, he can't help Twilight enough with the counter-spell, and now he just got into a fight with his best friend. He's starting to question his own actions as the Hero of Canterlot High. Meanwhile, the Dazzlings were behind the corner as they loved every single minute of the drama and they noticed (Y/N)'s new expression.

Adagio Dazzle: *chuckles* Poor little (Y/N). All in despair, doubting himself every minute being with the Rainbooms.

Aria and Sonata break into vicious giggles, but stop at a beep from the intercom.

Principal Celestia: (On P.A. System)The next band to take the stage will be Trixie and the Illusions.

Adagio Dazzle:Better head back. We're supposed to go on after Trixie.

They all walk through a corner of an adjoining hall so that they can get ready for their performance, but a sudden gesture from Adagio stops them in their tracks. Sunset was leaning against the wall in the shadows near the double doors at the hall's end. She is not at all amused, and she pushes off from the wall to give the three a good look at her expression.

Sunset Shimmer:You're never gonna get away with this.

Adagio Dazzle:Why? Because you didn't?

Sunset's seriousness suddenly melts into doubt and a decent bit of fear at record-breaking speed at this reminder of her own thwarted scheme.

Adagio Dazzle:Oh, we know all about you, Sunset Shimmer. You've got quite the reputation at Canterlot High.

She says as she circles around her and both Aria and Sonata start to circle around Sunset as well.

Sunset Shimmer:I've changed! I'm in a much better place now! (Y/N) and the others were there to make sure of that!

Aria Blaze:Waiting in the wings while your friends have all the fun?

Adagio Dazzle:Oh, yes, you guys and girls are so tight. And yet. . . they didn't ask you to be in the band. Not even (Y/N) bothered to even give any gesture of it.

Aria Blaze: Probably afraid no one would want to see them play if you were in the group.

Sunset Shimmer: No! You're wrong! (Y/N) has been by my side the entire time!

Aria Blaze: Do you truly think that your old rival from this school would possibly go through so much lengths as to shoot an inch of pity towards you after you did something just as bad to him?

Sunset Shimmer: Of course! Why wouldn't he?

The Dazzlings all looked at each other before smirking back at Sunset.

Adagio Dazzle: Because he apparently has his sights on some other girls that don't even involve the Rainbooms one bit.

Sunset was confused from what Adagio was telling her.

Sunset Shimmer: Wait, what?

Adagio Dazzle: As a matter of fact, we should tell you that we spoke with your little hero yesterday when you were all trying to make your way out of the school. What if we told you that those girls that I'm talking about are us?

Sunset's eyes widen in shock from this before she glares at them.

Sunset Shimmer: Don't try and deceive me! (Y/N) would never try and cheat on those who he loves!

Adagio Dazzle: Is that so? Did it not ring any bells to you that he found us to be quite the lookers from the moment he met us?

Sunset's grimace slowly turns into deep thought as it would be stupid for her to tell them that being by his side that she didn't notice anything from him at all.

Adagio Dazzle: Or when he gave us some stealthy compliments regarding our singing? Or when he gives off a really cute blushing face daydreaming about something that clearly doesn't involve you girls? We even sung him a little song when you weren't around and he was enjoying every second of it. . . almost as if he wanted to join us.

Sunset Shimmer gasps from this as the more she thought about it, they weren't really lying as she connects the pieces together. (Y/N) would space out from time to time, he left them outside in the hall for a period of time, and sometimes he would speak as if he was trying to defend the Dazzlings. She looks down to the ground as Adagio smirks from this.

Adagio Dazzle: See? Does it all make sense? Since when does he keep secrets from you girls?

Sunset Shimmer: He. . . He hasn't. Doesn't. Wouldn't.

Adagio Dazzle: *chuckles* The truth hurts, doesn't it?

Sonata Dusk: Too bad! So sad!

They pass Sunset, Adagio nudging her roughly toward Sonata, who bumps her right back the other way. The girl in the leather jacket glowers after them and rubs her shoulder moodily. Adagio gets ready to enter the gym before turning back to Sunset one more time.

Sunset Shimmer: So. . . he was lying. When he told us that he left us to go to the bathroom. . . he was really staying back just to see you three. . . Wh-Why would he do this to them? To me?

Adagio then makes a dramatic gasp from this before mocking her once more.

Adagio Dazzle: *mocking tone* (Y/N) lied to you?! What a surprise!Better keep a close eye on him. He might choose us over you sooner than you think. Maybe we do know (Y/N) a lot better than you do. Such a shame that he's willing to give you up though. But don't worry, there's plenty of other boys that won't even remember you by the time that this is all over.

She says this smiling at her sadistically before entering the gym with Aria and Sonata following right behind her leaving a downtrodden Sunset to be left in her own trail of thoughts regarding (Y/N).

Sunset Shimmer: (I really want to believe that they are lying, but. . . running away from the truth is only making me more anxious. . . (Y/N), just what are your reasons for doing this?)

She says as her eyes water up just a little bit, but she decides to not let the waterworks run until she gets to the bottom of this along with the rest of the Rainbooms.

Back inside of the gymnasium, everybody was seated as they were just getting ready for the Dazzlings to do their performance next as Trixie's band, Trixie and the Illusions have just gone.Behind the curtain, the Dazzlings stand ready, each holding a microphone.

Adagio Dazzle:Remember, girls. We want to save the good stuff for when our full power has been restored.

Their pendants gleam in the dim light, but settle down by the time the curtain opens. Three spotlights flick on in a cluster to hit each of the malevolent singers as they step slowly toward the edge of the stage.

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The Dazzlings: Oh-whoa-oh, oh-whoa-oh

You didn't know that you fell

Oh-whoa-oh, oh-whoa-oh

Adagio Dazzle: Now that you're under our spell

They start to sway to the rhythm.

Blindsided by the beat

Clapping your hands, stomping your feet

You didn't know that you fell

Aria Blaze & Sonata Dusk: Oh-whoa-oh-oh-oh

Aria and Sonata vocalize this line as Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna watch entranced by their singing.

Adagio Dazzle: Now you've fallen under our spell

Aria Blaze & Sonata Dusk: Oh-whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh

The scene then shows a large blue question mark standing at the center of an elimination bracket diagram with sixteen entries, each marked by a different symbol to represent the competing bands. They are arranged in two groups of eight, one on each side, with the blanks for the finalists connecting to the question mark.

The Dazzlings: We've got the music, makes you move it

Got the song that makes you lose it

Two vertical panels slide in as Snips and Snails were throwing down on the right, Bulk Biceps playing a violin on the left.

We say "jump", you say "how high?"

Put your hands up to the sky

A bubble of red energy has formed around Bulk, and it blasts outward to send the hip-hop fools flying. Their symbol gets a slash of red ink across it to mark their elimination, and the one for Bulk advances into the next round.

We've got the music, makes you move it

Got the song that makes you lose it

On the other side is another duel with the planet Earth overlaid on a flower and the recycling logo of three arrows bend into a triangle, versus a two-tone blue shield marked with yellow lightning bolts and a speaker beneath a row of spotlights. Two horizontal panels slide in: Sandalwood with acoustic instruments on top, Flash and his two buddies on bottom. Seen next in fullscreen, the blue field around the rockers bursts out to hurl their opponents off their feet.

We say "jump", you say "how high?"

Put your hands up to the sky

On the diagram, the losers are marked out and the logo for Flash's band slides ahead.

Oh-whoa-oh, oh-whoa-oh

You didn't know that you fell

Aria and Sonata drift past from opposite directions, the background changing to show Twilight furiously scribbling in Fluttershy's notebook with (Y/N) right beside her trying to think really hard. She turns to him as he shrugs his shoulders telling her that he's got nothing.

Oh-whoa-oh, oh-whoa-oh

Now that you're under our spell

Adagio Dazzle: Listen to the sound of my voice

In the gym, Kids start to sway in their seats, absolutely mesmerized by the Dazzlings' song.

Aria Blaze & Sonata Dusk: Oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh

Adagio Dazzle: Soon you'll find you don't have a choice

The Rainbooms are then seen set up onstage and trying mightily to get their groove back as they play.

Aria Blaze & Sonata Dusk: Oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh

Adagio Dazzle: Captured in the web of my song

Octavia is seen seated under a lone spotlight and bowing her cello with drive. A vertical split screen, shows the two competitors, then a fullscreen view of both. The red field around the Rainbooms sends Octavia flying toward the outfield when Rainbow Dash hits a riff.

Aria Blaze & Sonata Dusk: Oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh

Adagio Dazzle: Soon you'll all be singing along

A pair of hands are seen moving across a piano keyboard and a second pair was doing the same. These twenty fingers turn out to be attached to Sweetie Drops and Lyra Heartstrings, playing a duet on the same piano and singing into one microphone.

Aria Blaze & Sonata Dusk: Oh, whoa, oh

The Dazzlings: We've got the music, makes you move it

Got the song that makes you lose it

Across the way are Trixie and her two partners, collectively the Illusions.Trixie was playing a Flying V guitar, while the others each have sampler consoles slung on straps around their necks. Trixie jumps forward to slide across the stage on her knees, hitting a chord that sends Bon Bon and Lyra sailing.

We say "jump", you say "how high?"

Put your hands up to the sky

The brackets again as Lyra and Sweetie Drops' mark a lyre and a stretch of piano keys surrounded by wrapped candies gets crossed out, and the moon/star logo for the Illusions continues ahead.

We've got the music, makes you move it

Got the song that makes you lose it

Five of the seven Rainbooms are now seen arguing heartily among themselves while Twilight and Spike sitting on the floor with the human princess continuing to scrawl in the notebook. She turns over to one side to see (Y/N) blushing and fantasizing about something which made her roll her eyes annoyed before shaking her head frustrated that (Y/N) wasn't focused.

We say "jump", you say "how high?

Three hazy silhouettes are then seen standing in a cloud of smoke, with red laser beams shooting out in all directions. The figures resolve into the Cutie Mark Crusaders as a flash of light turns them back into silhouettes and leaves only their eyes blazing.

Put your hands up to the sky

The arguing Rainbooms are then seen once more as Spike watches despondently from the floor, while a resigned Sunset stands with her back to the group and her arms crossed, letting her head droop. She looks over to (Y/N) leaning his back against a wall thinking about something as she was a little bit concerned on why he wasn't doing anything to calm the other girls down.

Oh-whoa-oh, oh-whoa-oh

You didn't know that you fell

Oh-whoa-oh, oh-whoa-oh

Now that you're under our spell

Trixie and Flash are then seen in a heated argument as they and many other performers amid a knee-high green haze of negative vibes.

Oh-whoa-oh, oh-whoa-oh

You didn't know that you fell

Oh-whoa-oh, oh-whoa-oh

Now that you're under our

Adagio Dazzle: Spell

Adagio's devious chuckle rings out after this last line of the song.

The logo for Flash's band on the elimination brackets is seen as Luna reaches into view with a red marker to cross it out.The Dazzlings' symbol, three red gems and a collection of musical symbols, to the finalist's slot on the right side. She steps away, exposing the semifinalists on the left side which were the Rainbooms and the Illusions. The other thirteen groups have already been knocked out.

Flash shakes his fists in silent anger as his bandmates glare from a few steps back, then stalks away. The Rainbooms were backstage already having their instruments ready as Sunset smiles at them with fierce confidence.

Sunset Shimmer:This is it! Last round and you're in the finals!

She then turns to Twilight.

Sunset Shimmer: Unless you think the counter-spell is ready to be played now.

All Twilight can do is huddle miserably into herself as (Y/N) walked up right beside her to speak for her.

(Y/N): We did everything that we could but. . . it's still not ready yet. We just need a little bit more time.

Applejack then smiles at Twilight along with the rest.

Applejack:Don't worry, Twilight. Finals aren't until tonight. We'll get in a little more practice before we're supposed to hit the stage. We won't let you down!

Nods and sounds of agreement from the others, but Twilight just turns partly away from them.

Twilight Sparkle: You won't let "me" down. . .

Sunset is looking on with concern and so does (Y/N). When Sunset noticed (Y/N) however, she steps a little bit to the side which (Y/N) didn't fail to notice.

(Y/N): Sunset, what's wrong?

Sunset Shimmer: Oh, nothing. Just. . . giving you some space so that you can comfort her yourself. . . if you want to that this.

Sunset crossed her arms from that and (Y/N) raised an eyebrow baffled from that comment before he just shrugs his shoulders with a smile.

(Y/N): She'll be fine. This is only the semifinals meaning that we still got time to create the counter-spell. Trust me, my confidence for all of us never fails to get us in the groove.

(Y/N) says this as he walks over to join the Rainbooms while Sunset mutters to herself.

Sunset Shimmer: *quietly* I don't know if that's confidence that you're going to win or that you're eager to see someone after this. . .

Fluttershy:Um, I was just wondering. We haven't played any of my songs yet, and. . .

Rainbow Dash:It's the semifinals. We gotta do "Awesome As I Wanna Be".

Fluttershy:Don't know why I even asked. . .

(Y/N): Oh, come on Dash. Let's at least play ONE song that doesn't involve something that you came up with.

Rainbow Dash eyes (Y/N) with a little bit of suspicion from that.

Rainbow Dash: What exactly are you trying to imply, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): I'm implying that you get your stupid ego out of the way and let Fluttershy have a chance to show her stuff to us. Are you afraid or something that it's going to either steal your spotlight or you're just not going to like it.

Rainbow Dash: What?! Of course not. Why would I think that? More importantly, what have YOU been doing the past few songs of the Battle of the Bands, babe. We're not getting as much backup shredding from your guitar skills from you.

(Y/N): Oh, so now I'm the one to blame here?

Fluttershy: Actually (Y/N), I couldn't help but notice that you wouldn't sing a couple of lines on some of the songs as you just. . . look in a direction all of a sudden. You're not sick, are you?

(Y/N): Don't worry about a single thing, Flutters. You're boyfriend is a magnet for music, you just haven't seen my full potential yet.

(Y/N) pats Fluttershy's head when he says this while Rainbow Dash deadpans at him as he was scolding her for something that he's doing right now.

Rainbow Dash: And you're the one saying I have an ego?

Back up on stage, Trixie and the Illusions were nearly done with their performance as they were just finishing up their final lyrics.

Trixie: . . .I got tricks up my sleeve

See me dominate

'Cause I'm powerful and grea-ea-eat!

The spotlights bathe the girls in a blinding glare, to the sound of cheers as they strike a final pose and Trixie throws her guitar pick toward the crowd. It lands on the table in front of Celestia and Luna, who smile and applaud with Celestia laughing as well.

Principal Celestia:Fantastic!

The spots are switched off, restoring normal illumination, and the Illusions straighten up. As the Rainbooms wait backstage, Trixie steps over to face down a decidedly unimpressed Rainbow Dash with a contemptuous little laugh.

Trixie:Hmph. You're never gonna top that performance, "Rain-goons". You shouldn't be allowed to when you have such a big advantage over the rest of us.

Rainbow Dash:My superior guitar playing and off-the-charts awesome singing voice?

Trixie: Oh, don't be ridiculous. I mean them!

Her gesture was on (Y/N) and Twilight, who blushes mightily and scratches at the back of her neck while the male of the group raises an eyebrow at her.

Trixie:If you were really all that, Rainbow Dash, you wouldn't have needed to bring in some magical ringer and the Hero to have half a chance. Everyone's talking about it.

Rainbow Dash:Ha! Puh-leeze! I could win this thing as a solo act and everybody knows it!

Everybody takes some resentment in these words as (Y/N) growls and facepalms.

(Y/N): Give me a break. . .

Trixie: *scoffs*Sure you could.

She throws something to the floor as it explodes in a cloud of pale blue smoke that blinds everyone's vision. The view clears to the sound of everyone else's coughing, revealing that the egomaniacal would-be wizard has managed to clear out.

Pinkie Pie: She's gone!

She then stares into the distance as Trixie is seen hunched down behind the drum set, but her head is still in plain sight.

Pinkie Pie:Oh, wait. There she is.

But only for as long as it takes to leap to her feet and sprint away.

Principal Celestia:Next up, the Rainbooms.

The six plod toward the stage, leaving Sunset behind as Spike is seen with her.

Spike:Knock 'em dead, Rainbooms!

Sunset Shimmer:I'll be here. . . just. . . watching.

Her face crumples into a half-grimace as (Y/N) decides to walk up to her and he puts a hand on his shoulder.

(Y/N): Sunset. . .

Sunset looks up at (Y/N) who smiles down at her, but Sunset was still thinking about what Adagio told her about (Y/N)'s secret feelings for whom he loves more. She reluctantly turns away from him which causes (Y/N) smiles to quickly turn into a frown as he doesn't know why Sunset is so downtrodden.

(Y/N): Sunset? Are you alright?

Sunset Shimmer: I-It's just. . . I don't really want to talk right now, (Y/N). Go on stage, I'm sure you'll do great out there.

She said in a not so confident voice which made (Y/N) feel a little concerned for her, but Spike taps his foot with his paw.

Spike: You really should get going. Your girls don't have all day, you know.

(Y/N) nods from Spike as he takes one last look at Sunset before walking up onto the stage to join the rest of the Rainbooms in their performance.

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A silhouette of Pinkie Pie at her drums appears in the near-total blackness as a spotlight flicks on to light her up. One by one, other spotlights pick out the rest of the band members, with Rainbow Dash getting lit up last as she runs to the microphone. None of the others are particularly enthused.

The Rainbooms: Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!

Rainbow Dash: Awesome as I wanna be

Fluttershy looks over at her and was not really amused at Rainbow Dash.

The Rainbooms: Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!

Rainbow Dash: Awesome as I wanna be

She bounds across the stage and drops into a slide on her knees, popping up next to Twilight.

First you see me riding on a sonic boom

Got my guitar shreddin' up my latest tune

There is nothin' you can do to beat me

She shows off to Applejack and then Rarity, vexing both.

I'm so good that you can't defeat me

The light flicks on and off, alternately casting the screen into complete darkness and showing her in various rocker poses.

Rainbow Dash & The Rainbooms: Yeah, I'm awesome, take caution

She then runs to lean her back against (Y/N) who glares at her overbearing ego as well.

Watch out for me, I'm awesome as I wanna be

A noticeably ticked-off Pinkie leans sideways behind her kit, lackadaisically tapping out the beat with one stick.

(Yeah!) I'm awesome, take caution

Sunset was seen watching on the sidelines as her blue-green eyes were widening with sudden panic that Rainbow Dash was playing the performance a little too well.

Watch out for me, I'm awesome as I wanna be

Rainbow launches her body to the front of the stage and her fingers into a wild solo. All of the spotlights train themselves directly on her, leaving the other six stewing in the dark.

The Rainbooms: Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!

(Y/N) keeps his eyes trained on Rainbow Dash with annoyance before he notices that a spot of light begins to glow under Rainbow's hair, followed by the emergence of one pony ear, then the other. He panics a little before he notices the Dazzlings sitting in the audience. Adagio smirks at him as she raises a leg up sticking her feet out implying that (Y/N) steals the show in a way. He eyes Rainbow Dash from this as she nods back. (Y/N) knew that Rainbow's pony form couldn't be shown, so this was in fact an idea to him.

Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!

He slowly inches closer to Rainbow Dash who was too busy honing in her guitar solo to notice him. He looks off to the side pretending to look like this was all an accident as he takes a deep breath before getting a serious look.

(Y/N): (Sorry, Dash. . . Had to be done.)

(Y/N) then raises a foot and quickly kicks Rainbow Dash hard in the back, but this unexpectedly causes a domino-like effects as she fliesinto Twilight who topples over, dragging her microphone and getting caught up in Rarity's keytar knocking her over so that one booted foot flies up and kicks away Applejack's bass which goes flying and embeds itself, head down, in one of Pinkie's drums.

Only (Y/N), Applejack, and Fluttershy have not wound up sprawled on the stage, and Fluttershy is the only one still holding a completely undamaged instrument. Full lights come up on the stage; the clunk of the switch being thrown is the only sound to break the deafening silence. Fluttershy pitches her tambourine over her shoulder and runs crying off the stage, an instant before shocked murmurs surge throughout the crowd.

Rainbow Dash slowly recovers her senses as the pony ears fade away and her normal ones reappearing, and glares daggers at the one who derailed their performance. The prone girls slowly get upright, (Y/N) looks desperately to Celestia and Luna for help. However, the principal hunches down to take notes while the vice-principal glares back toward the stage with not a whit of leniency. Flash Sentry stands up from his seat in the bleachers.

Flash Sentry: Whoa! Did you see that?! (Y/N) literally just kicked his girlfriends off to the side to take the spotlight for himself!

(Y/N): (Oh, crud. . .)

Flash shouted this as the entire crowds starts to agree with that sudden declaration.

Octavia Melody: What a ruffian! Who in the right mind does such a thing like that?!

Male Student: He's no "hero"! All he is, is a big fat zero!

(Y/N) facepalms from this and shakes his head from this before walking off the stage. The Dazzlings trade satisfied grins from this before Adagio gets up.

Adagio Dazzle: Come with me. All we need to now with (Y/N) is make sure that he finishes the job.

As the Rainbooms made their way backstage, some of them were giving (Y/N) dirty looks while the crowd was still booing at his little intervention. Once they do, they all looked at (Y/N) annoyed.

Rainbow Dash: What was that for, (Y/N)?!?!

(Y/N): Well, "someone" liked showing off so much that it almost showed the entire, nevertheless the sirens our magic and the whole plan would've been demolished entirely! It would've worked out fine if you weren't showboating, but what else did you want me to do, I had to do the first thing that came to my mind!

Rarity:Ugh. Close the curtains? Unplug her amp? Or at least anything other than literally kicking her.

(Y/N): First thing that came to mind, Rarity! FIRST thing!!

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, well thanks to you (Y/N), we'll be disqualified out of the finals for sure this time!

Applejack pushes her back.

Applejack: Either way, he's right y'know! None of this would've happened if you weren't tryin' to show off – as usual.

Trixie then walks in as she strolls up next to (Y/N).

Trixie:Good show, "Rain-brooms". I especially liked the part where (Y/N) (L/N), in a fit of jealous rage, knocked out Rainbow Dash mid-guitar solo!

(Y/N) gains a tick mark from that as he quickly points a finger in Trixie's face backing her down a little as he was clearly angry.

(Y/N): Jealous!? Rage!? Don't even start with me, Trixie! You should know for a FULL fact that whatever I do I have a reason for it!

Trixie backs up slowly from this before smirking at (Y/N) once more.

Trixie: Really? Then tell me what reason out of all of Canterlot High would the Hero of CHS have at kicking his own girlfriends to ruin their own performance?

(Y/N): I. . . That's. . . You. . . I-I can't say. . .

(Y/N) knew that if he told Trixie the truth of why he really did that, then it would also mean ratting them to the entire school and possibly the sirens as well. He looks over to the girls as they all look away cringing at that question as well. (Y/N) then aims two mortified eyes toward the floor as Trixie stands smugly up to full height again.

Trixie: That's what I thought.

She turns away with a smile to Celestia and Luna standing backstage at the opposite end and eyeing the clipboard in Celestia's hands.

Trixie:Ooh! Looks like they've already decided who'll be moving on to the finals! I'm guessing it wasn't too difficult a decision.

The cocky performer pulls out a makeup compact and uses its mirror to assist in touching up her hair. (Y/N) groans from this as he turns away from Trixie irritated from her. The Dazzlings then sidle in and around them, vocalizing as both adults' eyes briefly flash green as the trio's magic is taking hold again and their lids half-close dazedly.

Sunset Shimmer: Huh?

Rarity:What can we do? There isn't gonna be another opportunity for us to play. And I had the most gorgeous outfit for the finals!

Applejack: *sarcastically*Yup, 'cause that's the real tragedy here, Rarity – that you won't get to play dress-up!

Rarity: You know perfectly well that is not what I meant!

(Y/N) breaks them apart before anything more could escalate between them.

(Y/N): Alright, that's it! Calm down, both of you!

As he says this though, he look ahead to see The Dazzlings looking at him with a smile as Adagio motions her finger towards him to follow and the other sirens as they all turn to walk out of the gym. (Y/N) stares at their leave before he groans at both Rarity and Applejack and he turns in the opposite direction to walk out of the gym and exit.

(Y/N): You know what? I really need a break from all of this drama.

As he left, Rarity crosses her arms and turns away from (Y/N).

Rarity: Hmph!

Rainbow Dash:You guys wanna keep it down? They're about to announce who's moving on.

Fluttershy:Who are you kidding? You know it isn't gonna be us.

Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna step to center stage and are greeted by near-total silence from the crowd as Celestia brings up a microphone.

Principal Celestia:The band that will be joining the Dazzlings in tonight's finals. . . The Rainbooms!

Trixie finishes with her hair and puts her compact away with an ear-to-ear grin settling firmly in place and then the last two words wipe it out as they find a purchase in her brain.

Trixie:WHAT?!

The Rainbooms except (Y/N): Huh??

Pinkie Pie:Did they just say, "the Rainbooms"?!

Trixie stomps past them, boiling mad.

Trixie:This isn't over!

The disbelieving band minus their boyfriend advance slowly onto the stage.

Principal Celestia:Congratulations, girls. You deserve it.

Rainbow Dash opens her mouth to express gratitude or brag like mad, but Pinkie's words stop her.

Pinkie Pie:Seriously?! We didn't even finish our-

Rainbow Dash elbows her hard, cutting her off, and grins hugely.However, hearty booing is the only thing that came from the crowd as they all started heckling the six girls on the stage.

Photo Finish:Zis never should haf been you, Rainbooms!

The round's unlikely victors look at each other before takinga walk of shame past Celestia and Luna and through the audience, heading out the door and into the hall. As they enter the hall, they all had looks of confusion on their faces.

Twilight Sparkle: This doesn't seem right at all.

Fluttershy: I know. We were awful. Doesn't anybody else think it's strange that we're the ones that made it to the finals?

Rainbow Dash: Who cares? Even if (Y/N) did flop us out, it did us some good in the end somehow as now Twilight's got more time to create the counter-spell so we can kick some siren butt for good.

Applejack: No. That was all still yer fault. I don't know what could've happen to change Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna's mind, but even so we could've have done somethin' better if you weren't showboatin' up there like usual.

Rainbow Dash: Really? You're bringing this up now? It doesn't even matter anymore.

Applejack: It'll matter during the finals.

Rarity: Twilight's been hard at work with the counter-spell and so has (Y/N) who has been helping her. We should really perform our absolute best this time.

Fluttershy: Um. . . I do know a song that we can all sing together during the finals if-

Rainbow Dash: I'll think about it, Fluttershy. Actually, speaking of songs, there was one particular one that sounded so cool that I think it would fit as a finish. You guys wanna hear my idea?

Fluttershy and Applejack glare at Rainbow Dash trying to make more choices for them.

Applejack: See? This is exactly what I'm talkin' about. (Y/N), I'll be darned if you tell Rainbow Dash right now that she's takin' her entire ego to a whole 'nother level!

Applejack says this, but all that she gets is no response at all which made her confused. The girls all looked around to then suddenly notice that (Y/N) wasn't with them.

Pinkie Pie: (Y/N)? Sweetie? We're over here! Where did you go?!

Rarity: That's strange. Wasn't he with you on stage, Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: No, actually I wasn't paying attention as soon as they announced that we were moving onto the finals.

Rainbow Dash: Then where could he be? Using the little "hero's" room?

Sunset who was there puts a finger on her chin and it instantly cracked into her mind that not only (Y/N) wasn't with them. . . but also three particular adversaries weren't around them either. When she realized this, she gasps in shock which the girls noticed.

Twilight Sparkle: Sunset Shimmer? What's wrong?

Sunset Shimmer: It's not just (Y/N) who's missing right now. . . What about the Dazzlings?! Have any of you seen them after they walked in?!

Pinkie Pie: No! But why would the Dazzlings-

Sunset suddenly grabs her shoulders in both worry and concern.

Sunset Shimmer: No time! We need to go and find (Y/N) right now! He's not with us. . . but something tells that he went to go and do something that maybe. . . he wasn't suppose to tell us about!

This worried the Rainbooms as they all looked at each other in worry for what Sunset was maybe talking about.

Applejack: Such as what sugarcube?

Sunset Shimmer:If the Dazzlings aren't here either. . . Oh, no. . . We're not going to like this at all! Come on! Follow me! We really need to hurry up and find him!

Sunset runs off and the rest of the girls look at each other once more before sprinting after Sunset so that they can find out what (Y/N) could possibly be doing at this moment that they had to leave all seven of them out on stage.

In another part of the school hall a little bit before Principal Celestia called out the winners of the semifinals, (Y/N) is seen walking through another section of the halls as he was thinking hard to himself on the actions that he pulled throughout the Battle of the Bands. He clenches a fist before grabbing his head deep in thought.

(Y/N): Am I really doing the right thing? Was kicking Rainbow Dash offstage like that a mistake? Ugh! I can't even help Twilight enough with the counter-spell that we're running out of time.

(Y/N) sighs from this before he shakes his head.

(Y/N): Thanks to me we're out of the finals. . . but what can we do now?

Adagio Dazzle: Aw, are you still doubting yourself there dear?

(Y/N) heard that familiar voice as he turns around to see the Dazzlings right behind him with some cocky smirks on their faces as they all make their way towards (Y/N).

Adagio Dazzle: And I wouldn't go taking yourself out for the count, yet? As a matter of fact, we just heard that they are indeed allowing us and the Rainbooms to make their way into the finals.

(Y/N) was surprised to hear this as he raised an eyebrow in confusion.

(Y/N): Wait, really?

Adagio Dazzle: Of course. Looks like that your little idea of stopping your band's song, mid-performance wasn't such a bad idea after all~

Adagio bats her eyes at (Y/N) who in turn blushes a little bit with a sheepish smile as he rubs the back of his head in embarrassment.

(Y/N): W-Well, I mean. . . I had some better options that I could've went for. . . I was going with the first thing that came to mind.

(Y/N) then suddenly shook his blush away and took a deep breath for a second.

(Y/N): (Focus! Focus!) Anyways, what are you three doing here? Don't tell me that you just came here to just tell me that or that you're here to just gloat to me.

Aria Blaze: Well, you're right on the fact that we were looking for you.

Adagio Dazzle: However, the reason that we came for specifically you is entirely different than your answers. If you didn't remember, we were still giving you a choice on whether you still want to be with the Rainbooms or join us instead.

(Y/N)'s eyes widen from that as he remembered the talk that he had with the Dazzlings the other day on whose side that he should be on considering that he fell in love with the Dazzlings when they first arrived.

Adagio Dazzle: We've given you a day to decide. Are you ready to make up your mind?

Sonata Dusk: Wait! Has it really been a day? I mean, I remember that the sun was setting the last time that we were talking to (Y/N).

Adagio groans and facepalms from that.

Adagio Dazzle: I meant a day in metaphorical terms as in THIS day, today.

Sonata Dusk: Oh, right.

(Y/N) thinks to himself for a second before Adagio slowly walks behind him and she puts both of her hands on his shoulders to massage them gently before she places her head over one of them to talk seductively into his ear.

Adagio Dazzle: You've been quite the menace lately, (Y/N)~ Stirring up some trouble for us~ If anything, I'd say that it's rather sweet that you helped us in some ways~

Adagio talking like that in his ear was making (Y/N) shudder as he sweats a little from that.

(Y/N): H-H-How do you know whatever is happening is all because of me?? I mean for all we know that was all probably just a coincidence. . .

Adagio Dazzle: Hmm. I can name quite a few things that you've done for us sirens. You ditched your best friend. . .

Aria Blaze: Stalled your bands actions or even just plain up ruined them. . .

Sonata Dusk: And you even thought about us every so often that you even took our advice the last time that you were on stage.

(Y/N): Well. . . you're not entirely wrong, but. . .

Adagio Dazzle: So? What's stopping you right now from getting more of what you truly desire~? Command your entire school with an iron fist and to be with us~ Why did you come out here in the first place anyway~?

(Y/N): B-Because I-I was trying to get away from all of the arguing and fighting that my band was doing. I mean I just hated them not listening to each other and cause more drama than they were already doing.

Aria Blaze: Haven't they been doing that from the start anyway?

(Y/N) thought about that claim as that was also kind of true as well. Despite his pleas to keep the Rainbooms from arguing and cause so much negativity, they haven't been trying to get along either. Everything that he's been saying to them was just ignored.

Adagio Dazzle: You see? You noticed it too. They're not entirely in control over themselves either despite that you and those girls aren't affected by our spell. We're more surprised that you were still able to tolerate them up to the point.

Sonata Dusk: Yeah, who would stay with a group of girls like that?

(Y/N): I guess. . .?

Adagio Dazzle: No, you don't guess~

She then slowly walks right in front of (Y/N) and places her hand on his cheek which made him blush tomato red as resisting the Dazzlings' charms was almost like combating a brick wall.

Adagio Dazzle: You know~

(Y/N) was trying his best to keep his composure as he gulps and he literally couldn't move at this point as Adagio's seductive tone was just keeping him from doing anything and even speaking as well.

Adagio Dazzle: You like us, don't you dear~?

(Y/N) looks back and forth before he reluctantly nods from that question.

Adagio Dazzle: Then why don't we seal the deal here~?

After she says that. . . Adagio slowly moves her face closer towards (Y/N) which made his eyes grow wide as he now knows exactly what she means by that. As she gets closer, Adagio slowly closes her eyes and (Y/N) internally freaks out as he doesn't know what to do. Behind them, Aria covers her eyes in slight disgust while Sonata had a big dopey grin on her face. She then decided to quickly do something real quick while (Y/N) was distracted by Adagio and after she does what wasn't shown, she returns to Aria's side while placing her hands behind her back still witnessing what (Y/N) was going to do.

(Y/N) squints his eyes, clenches his teeth, and sweats up a storm as Adagio was just inches away from literally kissing him on the lips. He bites his bottom lip. . . before he then decides to quickly grab Adagio head which surprised her and (Y/N) pushes her back from him.

(Y/N): Look! I told you girls once before and I'll say it again! I'm not a siren like you three and as much as any other guy would possibly say yes to what you're offering them. . . Newsflash! I'm not any other guy!

Adagio grimaces from that as she crosses her arms along with the other two sirens as (Y/N) didn't fall for their charisma. He then points a finger at them while scowling.

(Y/N): Plus, you sirens don't have any desire for just power alone. The only thing that you three crave for is seeing people not get along, so you can infinitely cause the world destruction. I'm not falling for anything else that you do to try and get me on your side because it's not happening!

Adagio looks at Aria and Sonata as they all had frowns on their faces. . . before they instantly turn into devilish grins which confused (Y/N).

(Y/N): What are you smiling about?

Adagio Dazzle: I'm afraid it's too late for you to even back down now, dear.

(Y/N): Why?

The Dazzlings all looked at each other with smirks before Adagio points a finger behind (Y/N) to tell him to turn around. (Y/N) was confused at first before he gasps and his eyes pop wide open in shock as he was praying that whatever was behind him wasn't what he was thinking. . . or should we say who. (Y/N) slowly turns himself around and when he does. . .

The Rainbooms were all standing there right behind him with them having mixed looks of shock, sadness, and anger which meant that they all clearly saw the entire thing go on in front of them. (Y/N) looks back and forth between the Rainbooms and the Dazzlings as he clearly has some explaining to do right now.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y-Y/N), w-what are you. . .

(Y/N): Th-This is NOT what it looks like!! I swear!!

Rarity: *voice breaking* (Y/N). . . If you truly did just wanted a break from all of us. . . Wh-Why didn't you just say so?!

(Y/N): That's not what I meant, Rarity! Honest!

Applejack then steps towards (Y/N) and whacks him in the face with her hat before putting it back on as (Y/N) rubs his head.

Applejack: I'll tell ya what's honest around here! You sneakin' out behind our backs all to just go to the sirens because ya secretly like them!

(Y/N): That's not entirely the-

Applejack: Don't even give us any excuses! We saw everything escalate all the way up to where yer lips were touching!

The Dazzlings who were behind (Y/N) were all quietly giggling at his little predicament as it was going exactly the way that they were wanting it to.

(Y/N): Okay. . . I'll admit that I could've stopped whatever you saw sooner, but trust me it's not me, it's you!

The girls all gasped from that and (Y/N) realizes exactly what he just said as he waves his hands and shakes his head vigorously to deny that comment.

(Y/N): N-N-N-No! Sorry, let me rephrase that! It's not you, it's. . . me? Um. . . Y-You didn't see. . . I wasn't. . .

Apparently all (Y/N) was doing was digging a deeper hole for himself to try and explain what happened in front of the Rainbooms. Fluttershy's eyes instantly watered up and she started sobbing as she covers her eyes, turns around and just runs away as she doesn't want to hear or see anymore of what she already has seen. (Y/N) reaches a hand out for her.

Fluttershy: *sobbing* I thought you loved us, (Y/N)!

(Y/N): Fluttershy, wait!

Rainbow Dash then smacks (Y/N)'s hand away from him trying to even attempt to even try and run after Fluttershy before she backs him up to the lockers clearly furious as well.

Rainbow Dash: Some boyfriend you are! I bet all of that scolding, all of those comments on us especially was all because you were tired of us, wasn't it?!

(Y/N): No, of course not!

Rainbow Dash: Oh, so you're still feigning ignorance!? You got some nerve trying to cheat on us, you know!

(Y/N): I wasn't cheating!!

Pinkie Pie: Well, um, I guess all that I'll say is that you're with the Dazzlings now, you've seen them, we've seen you, and now. . . you've seen us too. . .

Pinkie says this as her smile was disappearing, her eyes were filled with tears, and worst of all, her hair deflated a little more than usual.

Pinkie Pie: *voice breaking* So, um, yeah. . . See you, (Y/N). . . sweetie. . .

Pinkie then quickly turns around and starts to go into full on crying as she starts to run away as well.

Pinkie Pie: *sobbing* G-Great new harem!

(Y/N): Pinkie, no!! I'm not lying!

Sunset Shimmer: (Y/N). . .

Sunset walks up in front of (Y/N) with a not-so-happy look as she crosses her arms and sighs.

Sunset Shimmer: Face it. . . you've been spacing out at random times to think of ways that you can see or find the Dazzlings when we weren't around or even found any chance that you could just to see them. You've been stalling too, so that you could think about them as well. Yesterday you lied to us when we were exiting the gym and now we know exactly why. . .

She then looks down towards the ground in sadness as she sniffs and wipes a tear from her eye.

Sunset Shimmer: It appears that all of what you said to me during the Fall Formal wasn't true after all. . . you don't want to be my friend. . . You're no different from me when I had a bad reputation here in Canterlot High.

She sniffs once again as (Y/N) couldn't help, but feel guilty as he places a hand on her shoulder.

(Y/N): Sunset, you know that's not true. I wanted you to change. Just. . . let me explain. . . I. . .

Twilight then takes (Y/N) hand off of Sunset as she slowly lowers it down to (Y/N)'s side before walking up to him with a serious look.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N). . . What's done is done. We caught you in the act and your actions clearly reflect on how you've been acting for the past day up until now. You shouldn't pretend any longer now that it never happened. *sighs* So much for me relying on you to help us, I guess.

Twilight says this as she looks down and the other girls started leaving as they really had nothing left to say to (Y/N) who was cornered in the act of cheating on them just to be in another harem even though that (Y/N) knows himself that he was trying not to fall for the Dazzlings at all. Twilight looks at (Y/N) one last time before turning away to join the other Rainbooms.

(Y/N): T-Twilight. . . Just please. . .?

Twilight Sparkle: I hope you're happy. . .

The lower lip she catches in her teeth, and the tears welling up in her eyes, tell just how disappointed and betrayed that she felt. After she left, all (Y/N) could do was stare in the direction that the Rainbooms left with some tears forming in his eyes as well as they all just clearly broke up with him. Adagio walks up to him and places a hand on his shoulder.

Adagio Dazzle: Aw, don't be too hard on yourself. At least you now know that for sure that those girls have no possible chance of bringing you back into their band.

(Y/N) hears this and his tears then disappear as those words hit him hard in the head as he slowly scowls and gets a really peeved look as he shakes Adagio hand off of his shoulders and he turns to her very vexed as he points a finger at her.

(Y/N): You tricked me!!

Adagio Dazzle: *giggles* Guilty as charged, dear. This was our plan from the start considering that you just couldn't keep your eyes off of us for one second.

(Y/N) growls from this as he clenches his teeth in anger.

(Y/N): You three are going to pay for this! I don't care any longer about being with you three! As soon as I find the girls and get them to listen to what really happened, we're going to make sure that you don't wreak havoc in Canterlot High or even the entire city anymore!

Adagio Dazzle: I wouldn't be so sure about that. Even if the Rainbooms didn't show up to see what happened, I already had Sonata do something while you were busy being so smitten to us.

(Y/N): Wait, what?

(Y/N) looks at Sonata who was dangling something on her fingers and that object just turns out to be (Y/N)'s phone.

Sonata Dusk: Lose something~?

(Y/N)'s eyes widen from that as he checks both of his pockets to see that his phone was indeed taken from him and he didn't even notice the entire time he was distracted by the Dazzlings. He looks back up at them in shock as he whatever they had planned for him now couldn't possibly be good. Adagio holds up her hand towards Sonata as she passes her (Y/N)'s phone and she then taps on it once before showing (Y/N) something on it.

Adagio Dazzle: What if "this" were to be shown to the entire school publicly?

(Y/N) takes a closer look at this photo and when it focuses, he gasps in shock as the photo that Sonata must've took was a photo of Adagio "almost" kissing (Y/N), but the angle and moment was so discreet that it almost looked like it was actually happening. (Y/N) yells as was getting ready to grab his phone and attack Adagio, but not before Aria held him back from even getting anywhere closer to where he already was.

Aria Blaze: I don't think so.

(Y/N): Give that back!

Adagio Dazzle: Sorry, dear won't happen. . . well, maybe on one condition. You see now that the Rainbooms have officially kicked you out of their band, they're going to start distrusting each other even more. And since your principal and vice principal have fallen under our control, we pretty much have authority for the students to do whatever we want.

(Y/N): *growls* Enjoy it while you can!

Adagio Dazzle: I think we will. As a matter of fact, the only way that you're ever going to get this phone back from us is by doing exactly what we say. You only have to do one more thing for us and we'll give you your little device back along with not letting this picture completely ruin your reputation more than it already has.

(Y/N) looks at Aria who glares at him deeply to tell him that they were indeed serious with this whole thing. He looks over at Sonata who just giggles in a goofy way which tells him that she's not only enjoying this as well, but they don't mind humiliating (Y/N) either. (Y/N) didn't want to hurt himself more than he already has with the Rainbooms breaking up with him, so he just sighs and stands straight up as Aria backs away from him.

(Y/N): Fine. . . What do you want me to do. . .?

Adagio Dazzle: The Rainbooms need a little "shove" in the wrong direction. . . and you're going to give them that shove, (Y/N).

(Y/N)'s eyes widen in shock from that before he glares at Adagio.

(Y/N): No! I refuse to do anymore damage to them that you have already made me to do them!

Adagio Dazzle: Pictures, (Y/N)~ Pictures~

There was also that too as (Y/N) has opened himself wide open to blackmail. He looks around with a nervous expression while sweating a little as if he doesn't do this, his reputation regarding his personality more than his title at CHS is at stake. He knew that he had no other choice as he just sighs and nods which makes Adagio smile sadistically.

The Rainbooms minus (Y/N) were out at an amphitheatre stage where the finals are supposed to be taking place at as they were setting up their gear on the stage. Some of them were still moping around for the fact that (Y/N) cheated on them, but Rainbow Dash remained focused as she was testing a microphone.

Rainbow Dash:Check, one, two. Testing, testing. . .

A tap on its head points out that it has no power. Sunset sees this and slides one of the fader controls up to its maximum setting, and Rainbow Dash tries the mic again.

Rainbow Dash:Testing. . .!

The boost turns her voice into a souped-up chorus of echoes accompanied by a deafening feedback whine that sets the entire band's eardrums and teeth vibrating not to mention the stage. Grinning sheepishly, Sunset brings the fader all the way down again to break off the cacophony. Fluttershy rests her head a little bit on her tambourine slightly weeping to herself which Rainbow Dash notices as she sighs.

Rainbow Dash: Look, I know some of us are still bummed out on the fact that (Y/N)'s a cheater, but we can't just sit here and mope. The finals are tonight and we need to give it our all one last time.

Twilight Sparkle: Even so, it's hard to not think about it. I don't know what he was thinking or his reasons for doing it, but I guess us being in a relationship with him wasn't enough for him.

Spike rests a paw on Twilight's shoulder to comfort her which makes her smile a little bit, but it quickly turns back into a frown.

Sunset Shimmer: Rainbow Dash is right, though. We need to focus more on the finals and not (Y/N)'s actions. If the counter-spell doesn't work by tonight at the finals then I don't know any other chance that you're going to get to stop the sirens.

Fluttershy:This doesn't make any sense. We were awful. Doesn't anybody else think it's strange that we're the ones that made it to the finals?

???: I feel the exact same way, Flutters.

Everybody heard that all too familiar voice as they turned to see (Y/N) looking at them with a serious expression. However, none of the other girls were actually happy to see him at all as they all stood up and just glare at him.

Rainbow Dash: What do you want, (Y/N)? Aren't there some sirens that you should be looking for? You know, since you clearly love them a lot more than us.

Applejack: And don't even think that apologizing is gonna do ya any good cause we don't wanna hear it. . .

(Y/N) looks down with a guilty look before it becomes one of complete seriousness again as he walks over to the side.

(Y/N): Sorry girls. As much as I want to, I didn't come here to apologize and beg for forgiveness.

He walks over to a large lever that was protruding from the floor, beside a speaker before turning back to the Rainbooms.

(Y/N): What I'm about to do next. . .

(Y/N) then seized the end of a lever with both of his hands before glaring back at the girls.

(Y/N): Don't take it personally!

One good hard yank opens up a large trapdoor under the seven girls, dumping them screaming out of sight and leaving Applejack's hat and a couple of loose pages of notes to flutter down after them.A fabric chew toy tumbles into view from behind a stack of speakers as Spike jumps out to worry it. Simple pleasure quickly gives way to slack-jawed shock, the toy falling from his jaws, when he sees what has just transpired.

Underneath the stage, the Rainbooms and Sunset were fetched up in a sprawl of instruments and bodies. The hat lands neatly in its proper spot on the blond head as the loose notes drift lazily to the floor. Up onstage, (Y/N) looks down at them and sighs before he closes the trapdoor with a guilty look on his face.

At the far end of an aisle leading toward the stage through the amphitheatre seats, Adagio, Aria, and Sonata step into view as Adagio chuckles menacingly between the others' confident smiles.

Adagio Dazzle: *chuckles* Told you he would give them a shove.

Sonata Dusk:He didn't shove them. He pulled a lever.

Aria groans and rolls her eyes while Adagio claps a hand to her face.

Aria Blaze:Go back to sleep, Sonata.

The Dazzlings walked toward the amphitheatre stage towards a downtrodden (Y/N) who was still ashamed for betraying his girlfriends as he slumps down with his eyes closed until he heard the sound of Adagio clapping and laughing menacingly.

Adagio Dazzle: Excellent job, (Y/N). I commend you for doing everything just right without doing anything to try and disobey us.

(Y/N): *sighs* Whatever. Look, I gave you what you wanted, now just give me the phone with the picture and let me go.

Adagio puts a finger on her chin to think for a second before she smirks and shakes her head.

Adagio Dazzle: Actually, I have a better idea.

She snaps her fingers as Sonata pulls the lever again to open the trapdoor which confused (Y/N) before he wasn't prepared for Aria to quickly push him inside for him to join the Rainbooms underneath the stage. (Y/N) screams before he falls flat onto his back and the Rainbooms were surprised that (Y/N) is now down there with them. He gets up shocked before looking back up at the Dazzlings who were smirking down at him.

(Y/N): Wh-Why did you. . .?!

Adagio Dazzle: Don't get me wrong, dear. You are indeed cute, but magical sirens like us would never in a lifetime want to be with some disgusting human like you. I must thank you very much though, you've done all that you can to help us as now your entire school is going to submit to our power.

Adagio then tosses (Y/N)'s phone down to him which shocked him as well.

Adagio Dazzle: You can keep the phone. It'll be no more of any use to us anyway as your popularity will be in the dust after tonight along with the rest of the Rainbooms. Well. . . I'd say it was nice knowing you (Y/N). . . but it wasn't.

The Dazzlings turn to leave as (Y/N) reaches up for them to try and get one last attempt to make a deal or something, but they just walked away.

(Y/N): NO!

The trapdoor to the bottom of the stage then instantly closes as (Y/N)'s voice could no longer be heard inside of the stage. As the Dazzlings walked off of the stage to exit the amphitheatre, Spike glares after them before looking at the trapdoor that (Y/N) fell through with some worry that he along with the other Rainbooms will need help. He runs off of the stage too without the Dazzlings noticing so that someone besides him could do something before Dazzlings take the finals of the Battle of the Bands and rule all of the world for good.

Chapter 12 End.

Chapter 13: Welcome To The Show

Tonight was the moment where the Battle of the Bands finals would take place as the amphitheatre was filled with every student from Canterlot High School. However, the bands that were supposed to be playing tonight got changed due to a little bit of a predicament that happened earlier in the day with the Rainbooms. Now because of their absence, Trixie and the Illusions had to take their place up on the stage while the Dazzlings still had their position down. Trixie and her bandmates could be seen on stage performing their song Tricks Up My Sleeve againunder a row of multicolored spotlights. All three have their wizard's hats on and Trixie has her cape. She does not have her guitar, but the others have their consoles slung up.

Trixie: Ya better believe

I got tricks up my sleeve

And I captivate

'Cause I'm powerful and grea-ea-eat

Trixie & The Illusions: Oh, whoa, oh-oh-oh-oh

Trixie: Ya better believe

I got tricks up my sleeve

See me dominate

'Cause I'm powerful and grea-ea-eat

Trixie & The Illusions: Oh, whoa, oh-oh-oh-oh

As the song continues outdoors where almost everybody in the school was, we now see the Rainbooms and Sunset down in the trapdoor togetherdemoralized about their current predicament. Twilight, Sunset, Fluttershy, and Pinkie were either sitting or slumped down onto the floor, Rarity yawns in boredom, and Applejack was just sitting down bored as well that they're trapped. These girls however were nowhere close to (Y/N) as he was in a corner looking down ashamed as well. As for Rainbow Dash, she was at a closed door that was underneath the stage as well as shethrows her full weight against it. This tactic gets her nothing but a sore shoulder, and she groans in mingled pain and frustration.

Applejack:Give it up, Rainbow Dash. You've been tryin' at this for hours. It's not gonna open.

Rainbow Dash glares at the door and as much as she wants to keep trying, she knew she's going to have to call it quits at this point.

Twilight Sparkle:Maybe it doesn't even matter that we're trapped down here. I don't think the counter-spell would have worked anyway.

Applejack: *smiles* Of course it would have worked, Twilight.

She then glares in Rainbow Dash's direction.

Applejack: Assumin' a certain band member didn't try to hog the spotlight the whole time we were tryin' to play it!

Rainbow Dash:Hey! If you wanna tell Twilight she's getting a little too caught up trying to be the new leader of this band, you don't have to be all cryptic about it.

Twilight backs fearfully away from Rainbow singling her out while the rest of the band members weren't amused to her being oblivious, not even (Y/N) as he even glares in her direction.

Rarity: She was talking about you, Rainbow Dash!

Rainbow Dash: Me?! I'm just trying to make sure my band rocks as hard as it needs to!

Rarity, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, & Fluttershy: OUR BAND!!

This was delivered with enough force to blow her hair back on her head. The guitarist with the hog-wild ego glowers at this outburst. Feeling like he knows where this is going, (Y/N) decides to speak up with a nervous look.

(Y/N): Wh-Why don't I just scooch on over towards the door and try to find a different method to get out. . . you know, just so you girls can. . . have your little talk alone. . .?

All of the girl except Twilight who sits down huddled up, glare in (Y/N)'s direction as he hunches down a little bit in fear.

Applejack: You ain't goin' nowhere, siren fanatic. As a matter of fact, none of us are.

Twilight Sparkle: But why wasn't it working? I should know what to do. How could I not know what to do? How could I have failed like this?

Sunset watches her as Twilight buries her head in her knees as if wishing she could sink through the floor. Sunset looks away with a panicked grimace at the heated argument that was growing among the Rainbooms.

Applejack: It might've been your idea to start a band, but it's not just your band, Rainbow Dash!

Rainbow Dash:I'm the one who writes all the songs!

Fluttershy:I write songs! You just never let us play any of them!

(Y/N) cowers a little as he throws his hands over his head.

(Y/N): Seriously. . . Just pass me some headphones and I'll act like I'm not here. . .

That was ignored as Rarity continues to speak after that.

Rarity:I had the most perfect outfits for us to wear!

Applejack:Again with the costumes! No one cares what we're wearin'!

Rarity:I care, Applejack! So sorry if I enjoy trying to make a creative contribution to the band!

Now Pinkie stands up between the two pairs.

Pinkie Pie: Hey! Anybody here remember fun?! I'll give you a hint: IT'S THE EXACT OPPOSITE OF BEING IN THE RAINBOOMS!

Rainbow Dash: Oh, come on Pinkie! You've got to admit that it was all fun until (Y/N) had to ruin it for us!

Rarity: Don't go passing the blame of what we're in now towards him, Rainbow Dash!

(Y/N): *smiles* Thanks, Rares!

Rarity: Zip it, pervert!

(Y/N) flinches from that before clapping a hand to his face really ashamed for what the Rainbooms saw earlier in the afternoon. The Dazzlings were trying to charm (Y/N) just so he could be a tool to them to anger the Rainbooms and he didn't realize it up until the moment he was caught by them.

Rainbow Dash:I wish I never asked any of you to be in my band!

Rarity:I WISH I'D NEVER AGREED TO BE IN IT!!!!

Applejack & Fluttershy: ME NEITHER!

(Y/N) didn't want this argument to escalate any further as he decided to get in between the girls despite them not really wanting to talk to him right now.

(Y/N): Whoa, whoa, whoa! Okay! Before we all start yelling things we regret, let's remember why we're all friends in the first place!

All five girls turn their attention to (Y/N) with unhappy looks and crossed arms as Rainbow Dash stomps up towards him balling up her fists.

Rainbow Dash: Okay, then please remind me why you nearly kicked me off stage along with the others!

Rarity: I don't even get why we were ever still in a relationship with you, (Y/N)!

(Y/N): Girls, I had to kick Rainbow and stop the performance so that her magic wouldn't activate and our cover would be blown!

Fluttershy: And yet you didn't trust us to deal with the situation!

(Y/N): What?! No! I trust you all, Fluttershy, it's just that. . .

Applejack then steps in as she points a finger and places in on (Y/N)'s chest while glaring at him.

Applejack: No you don't, (Y/N)! You trusted the Dazzlings way more! You know how much of a pain in the apple core that is?! I-I mean why are ya still talkin' to us after that act you pulled on us behind our backs?!

(Y/N): I DO trust you, Applejack! But now we're ALL in here trapped underneath the stage with no way out because I did something stupid! And I keep telling you that whatever you saw, didn't happen! Do you know how much "that" is a pain in the apple core?!

Rainbow Dash: Actually, nothing is more of a pain than having to see my band go wrong in so many ways from the start!

(Y/N) and Applejack instantly glared at Rainbow Dash along with the rest when her cocky attitude struck once more.

(Y/N), Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Fluttershy & Applejack: RAINBOW DASH! YOU'RE A PAIN!

There follows a lively six-way argument, none of whose participants notices the wisps of varicolored greenish energy that begin to emerge from the group and drift upward. Sunset can only stare in mute terror as the verbal barbs keep flying and the power rises toward the underside of the stage.

Back up on the topside, Trixie and the Illusions were just finishing up their song as they sing the final verse.

Trixie: Ya better believe

I got tricks up my sleeve

See me dominate

'Cause I'm powerful and grea-ea-eat

After the song was finished, fireworks fly and burst at low altitude overhead to the sound of hearty cheering.The Dazzlings were seen backstage tricked out in a new set of outfits for the finals. Adagio was wearing a short, pleated purple skirt over a light violet under-skirt, Aria had on a sleeveless dark purple top with a pattern of white lines, and Sonata had on short-sleeved, off-shoulder blouse striped in two shades of magenta.

Trixie and her bandmates walk past her with looking proud of their performance on stage.

Trixie: Try to top that!

Adagio Dazzle: *sarcastically* Oh, gosh! I don't know if we can!

By this time, Aria is smirking right along with her as all three end up giggling maliciously after she finishes.A gesture from the boss hushes them up pronto as the Rainbooms' energy is seeping up through the crack and forming a foggy layer on the stage and the Dazzlings looking on with wonderment.A round of nasty smiles and grins passes among the three exiles from Equestria. They then suddenly notice a more greenish-(F/C) stream of energy seeping out as well as Sonata looked mesmerized by it while Aria's eyes widen from this.

Aria Blaze: You weren't kidding. That (Y/N) did have some extraordinary magic coming out of him.

Sonata Dusk: Shouldn't we take it?! It looks really shiny!

Aria and Sonata were getting ready to walk forward as they thought that they were both going to get that huge source of energy coming from (Y/N) until Adagio puts her hands in front of both of them to stop her.

Adagio Dazzle: No! That one. . . is mine!

Aria and Sonata look at each other surprised from that before looking back towards Adagio who had an evil smirk on her face looking towards (Y/N)'s special Equestrian magical energy.

Adagio Dazzle: Twinkle, twinkle, Equestrian magic. How I wonder your arrival is so tragic? Up above the world so high. . . Are you ready to be mine~?

Adagio says this evilly as she raises a fist and clenches it before letting out a quiet chuckle. Aria and Sonata looked at each other again in confusion as Sonata shrugs her shoulders as to what could've made Adagio so desperately want (Y/N)'s Equestrian magic so badly. Nonetheless, they shared their leader's evil grin as they were getting ready to start their performance.

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The spectators find themselves bathed in an eerie green glow as up onstage, the Dazzlings emerge from the greatly thickened miasma, their pendants glowing at their throats. They step slowly forward to stand in line, moving their arms in a sinuous, snakelike fashion, and vocalize a unison line that splits off into harmony as their gems pull in the aura surrounding them.

The Dazzlings: Ahh, ah-ah, ahh

Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah

Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah

(Pause at 0:27)

Back down underneath the stage, Sunset watched all of these wisps of green mist while staring wide-eyed above her. She suddenly realizes why the Dazzlings are on the stage all of a sudden, why the energy was leaking out, and why they were trapped down their in the first place.

Sunset Shimmer:Stop! You have to stop!

Everyone falls silent as she rushes over to them.

Sunset Shimmer:This is what they've been after all along! They're feeding off of the magic inside you!

Applejack:How can they be using our magic? It's the magic of friendship.

Twilight who was still sitting miserably on the floor, trades a scared look with Sunset before the latter finds her tongue again.

Sunset Shimmer: Ever since you started this band, you've been letting little things get to you. I never said anything 'cause I didn't feel like it was my place. Not when I was so new to this whole "friendship" thing. I still have a lot to learn. But I do know that if you don't work out even the smallest problems right at the start, the magic of friendship can be turned into something else.

Twilight then deicides to get onto her feet and she steps up to stand with Sunset by her side.

Twilight Sparkle:I can't believe all this tension was happening right under my nose and I didn't realize it. I'm supposed to be the one with all the answers. And all I've done since I got here is let you down.

Sunset lifts a hand, hesitates, then rests it on Twilight's shoulder with a gentle smile.

Sunset Shimmer: I don't think anyone is supposed to have all the answers. But you can count on all of your friends to help you find them.

The girls of the Rainbooms smile from this while (Y/N) had a neutral expression until Sunset's eyes landed on his in which made her frown.

Sunset Shimmer: Well. . . "almost" all of your friends.

Twilight knew exactly what she was talking about as they both looked at (Y/N) who suddenly stepped back a little in a bit of guilt as Twilight and Sunset walked over to join the rest of the girls who were also scowling at (Y/N). (Y/N) hesitates a little as he raises a hand before reaching it out towards the girls.

(Y/N): Girls. . . can we please just talk about what happened?

Twilight Sparkle: I'm afraid we don't really have much that we even want to say to you right now, (Y/N).

She says this as all of the girls turn their backs towards (Y/N) whose mouth opens in shock from this. He looks down towards the ground with watery eyes and he wipes away a tear before deciding to just speak to them.

(Y/N): Okay, you girls don't have to speak to me. . . but at least listen to what I have to say. I know all of you blame yourselves on not seeing that the Dazzlings were trying to take our magic and if I'm being honest. . . I knew all this time, but I didn't say anything. If anything, the one who you all should mostly be blaming here is me and it's not just for keeping a secret.

The girls don't even think about facing (Y/N), but some of them had different reactions to what he just said as Twilight and Sunset looked down in slight sadness, Applejack, Rarity, and Rainbow Dash had their arms crossed with angry looks on their faces, and both Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy looked at each other slightly confused as (Y/N) continued to talk.

(Y/N): To tell you the truth, from the moment I laid my eyes on the Dazzlings. . . I did get a huge crush on them. . . it was so obvious that even I realized it when I was really lying this whole time that I didn't really have a thing for anybody else. I couldn't stop myself from thinking about them all of the time that it drove me to being unfocused from the task at hand and even do their bidding somewhat as well. There were instances where I could've just helped you all with your problems, but I just ignored myself and kept my thoughts on the sirens.

Pinkie Pie reached into her hair and decided to pull out a cookie before munching on it to pretend like she wasn't listening to what (Y/N) was saying at all.

(Y/N): Though the time that I entered the hall was where my thoughts actually where brought back to what was important. The Dazzlings confronted me and tried persuading me in various ways so that they could get me to join them on their side. They were really trying so hard. . . that it lead up to what you girls saw in the hallway. But what you saw happen. . . didn't happen! I never kissed Adagio! When she was inches away from my face, I pushed her back because as much as my mind was telling me to go for it, I knew that deep in my heart I couldn't. . . because of you girls.

All of their eyes widen from this as they all looked at each other in shock of what they were hearing.

(Y/N): Adagio tried stealing a kiss from me, but I stopped it because I loved you girls. . . more than anything! When you left me, I was heartbroken and really guilty. . . but it got worse as the sirens even tried blackmailing me to show a picture of Adagio nearly kissing me out to the entire school. That's why I trapped you girls. . . and pretty much myself down here! I was forced to do their bidding one last time and because of that. . . we're all in here and the Dazzlings are feeding off of our magic. I know you girls don't believe and to be honest. . . I don't blame you as I could be making all of this up. . . but even so, I don't want to ever lose you girls as my girlfriends. You all mean WAY more to me than some evil sirens and that's the real deal of what you're hearing here.

(Y/N)'s eyes watered up once more as he sniffs a little before wiping his eyes.

(Y/N): *sniffles* You girls don't have to speak to me ever again if you want to. . . but I just want you all to know. . . that I love you. I love you all.

(Y/N) wipes one final tear from his eye as he waits for a response from one of the Rainbooms and from their view, some of them had tears in their eyes from what (Y/N) said to them and some others were still a little bit hesitant on wanting to believe his little story. (Y/N) continued to look at all seven of them as none of them pivots for a minute. . . until one girl did.

Applejack closes her eyes and sighs before she turns herself towards (Y/N) with a serious look on her face before walking up to him and she looks up at him deep in his face as if she was looking for something. (Y/N) shared the same look back at Applejack, who crosses her arms and continues to stare up into (Y/N)'s eyes in silence. This went on for about a minute. . . before Applejack's serious look slowly starts to fade away.

Her eyes slowly make her face turn into one that looked like sad shock. (Y/N) didn't say anything and kept his serious look on Applejack whose mouth opens wide in shock. The more she was staring at (Y/N), the more that she sees that nothing fishy about him was going on. . . This meant that he wasn't lying at all.

Applejack: H-He. . . He ain't lyin' y'all. . .

The Rainbooms were all shocked from hearing someone like Applejack say that considering that she's probably stubborn enough to still believe something like that was a lie. They all slowly turned around to Applejack and (Y/N) as Fluttershy steps forward just a little bit.

Fluttershy: How can you be so sure?

Applejack: *sighs* Whenever (Y/N) lies. . . he'll either sweat even a single drop from his forehead, he'll bite his lower lip, or he'll stutter when he talks. And he's showin' no signs of any whatsoever.

The Rainbooms' eyes all widen from this before they all step up to walk up towards (Y/N).

Applejack: You're tellin' the truth. . . aren't ya hun?

(Y/N) nods from that before pulling out his phone and he taps on it before pulling up the photo that Sonata took of Adagio trying to kiss (Y/N). The Rainbooms' all gasp when they see this picture, but it's more on the Dazzlings rather than (Y/N).

(Y/N): If what Applejack said wasn't proof enough, this is a photo that one of the sirens took of Adagio trying to do, you know what. You know perfectly at an angle like that, I couldn't have taken a picture like that.

Twilight Sparkle: Considering that we see both of your hands and the distance. . . you're right.

Sunset Shimmer: But why would the Dazzlings even want to do that considering they knew that you had an interest in them? They seemed interested in you as well.

(Y/N): That was their plan. They weren't interested in me because they felt like it, they were interested in me because I could be used as a pawn to them and they could steal the Equestrian magic from me during that process.

Rainbow Dash laughed just a little bit.

Rainbow Dash: Ha ha! They deceived you pretty good, didn't they? I could've came up with something better if I was in their shoes.

Everybody glared at Rainbow Dash who realized exactly what she said as she rubs the back of her head nervously.

Rainbow Dash: Sorry. . . Not really the moment to be bragging about something that I didn't even pull off. . .

(Y/N): *rolls eyes* Ugh! Look the point is. . . no matter what "girls" that I come across or what crush I develop. . . No one can replace you girls. And that's one hundred percent true. If anyone wanted to join this harem, I would need permission from you girls first. . . I would never try and sneak around behind your back to secretly have another harem. That's extremely inconsiderate towards the feelings that you all developed for me and vice versa.

The Rainbooms all smiled from this as Pinkie Pie's eyes teared up and she pulls out a handkerchief from her hair and blows into it dramatically.

Pinkie Pie: That was so touching. . .!

(Y/N): So, I'm sorry. Can you girls forgive me for all of the misunderstandings that we've come across this entire time?

The Rainbooms all looked at each other with smiles before Rarity walks up to (Y/N) with a serious expression as she crosses her arms before looking up at (Y/N)'s face.

Rarity: (Y/N) dear, we're happy that you told us the truth and that you truly do feel that way about us, but you do realize that your lies almost caused us to make us think that you did something unforgivable, right?

(Y/N) looks away and awkwardly nods from that question.

(Y/N): Of course.

Rarity smiles from this before she steps and kisses (Y/N) on the lips which surprised him as she wraps her arms around his neck for a brief moment before letting him go and Rarity looks up at him with half-lidded eyes.

Rarity: Then I suppose we have nothing else to say, but don't let it happen again.

(Y/N) smiles from that as it looks like that he was forgiven for everything that they all went through because of him as he firmly nods.

(Y/N): Okay.

Applejack: We're serious, hun. Don't go lyin' about somethin' that deep to us again. Otherwise, I'm gonna have to repeat that time where ya pranked me with a rotten apple and I gave ya the boot, remember?

(Y/N)'s eyes widen in shock from this as he squeezes his legs as if knowing exactly what Applejack was talking about.

(Y/N): N-No worries, my days of lying like this are over.

Applejack: *laughs* Now, I know that's definitely a lie.

She says this as she walks up to kiss (Y/N) on the lips as well. Rainbow Dash was next after Applejack parts from (Y/N) as she instantly gives him a peck and hugs him and (Y/N) hugs her back.

Rainbow Dash: You know. . . as much as I didn't like it, I guess you did kind of save us when I got a little out of control playing my guitar on stage. I just hope next you think of something better.

(Y/N): Coming from someone who doesn't know when her ego balloon pops.

Rainbow Dash rolls her eyes from that before playfully punching (Y/N) on the shoulder. Pinkie Pie then jumps up onto (Y/N) as she latches onto him while nuzzling his cheek before pecking a couple of times all over the face which made (Y/N) smirk.

(Y/N): I think that's proof enough that you've forgiven me, right Pinks?

Pinkie parts from (Y/N) for a second and nods firmly as she smiles with a squee before Fluttershy walks up to hug (Y/N) as he returns it and pats her head and Fluttershy's eyes water up as she felt a little bit guilty.

Fluttershy: I'm so sorry for everything that we all said to you, (Y/N). . . We should've listened to you.

(Y/N): It's not your fault, Fluttershy. . . It's mine. . . You don't need to apologize.

They both part from the hug as (Y/N) pecks Fluttershy on the lips for a brief moment as she giggles with a small blush. Finally, Twilight was last as she looks up at (Y/N) and gives him a small smile as he smiles back at her. They both held each others hands as (Y/N) sighs a little bit in guilt.

(Y/N): It's as you said. . . so much for you and my other self counting on me, huh?

Twilight Sparkle: You did make a mistake, (Y/N). . . but trust me. . . The (Y/N) from my world has made plenty of mistakes before as well. Some that I am still a little bit peeved at. . . but I know that I can forgive him just as I've done for you.

Twilight says this as she kisses (Y/N) on the lips which the human boyfriend returns smiling into the kiss and they both held it before breaking apart from each other. Sunset smiles that (Y/N) was able to rekindle his relationship once more with his girlfriends as she feels like this must've how it felt when they got back together the first time.

Sunset Shimmer: ((Y/N) does really care. . . He would never want to hurt any of us. . . I see now why he truly loves all of them. . .)

However, the more that she did, the more that she felt a tiny little bit of envy for some reason as she looks away awkwardly before rubbing her arm with a hand while blushing.

Sunset Shimmer: (But why do I feel. . . left out for some reason? Could it be that he doesn't think that I've forgiven him either? No! That can't be it! It's something. . . deep in my heart that I feel after hearing (Y/N) tell us all that. He said that he loves all of us. . . was he referring. . . to me as well?)

Her thought was interrupted from that as (Y/N) looked at all of the Rainbooms with a bright smile on his face.

(Y/N): Trying to solve a problem among others is hard as we've dealt with all of this before, but deep down let's know that as friends, everything that we do. . . we do together no matter what. We can get into arguments and fights, but you know what? I don't really care anymore. It's part of friendship to know that we'll all disagree with each other once in a while. Even so, our friendship is still intact and we know it.

It takes Twilight a second to get this through her head, but she comes out of it with a smile.

Twilight Sparkle: You know, (Y/N), that just gave me an idea. I wasn't expected to know all of the answers to how we'll deal with this, but I think I do now.

Twilight says this with renewed determination as she gestures towards the door.

Twilight Sparkle:C'mon! We need to get out of here!

(Y/N) looks at the door before getting a determined expression as he backs up towards the far end of the trap room where he'll get the most distance from the door.

(Y/N): Alright, everyone. Stand back. I'm going to break this door down like it's a soda can.

All of the girls were surprised from this as they all stepped out of his way and (Y/N) takes a deep breath and gets in a running start position before after a few seconds, he sprints at full speed towards the door while holding both of his arms out in front of him. He yells when he got close and when he braces for impact on the door. . .

It was suddenly opened which shocks (Y/N) as he tried to slow himself down and get some traction, but he instead trips clumsily out of the door and he flips in the air while yelling.

(Y/N): AAUGH!

Gravity then instantly works itself as (Y/N) lands back down on the ground and flat on his back as he winces in slight pain. The girls were all shocked from this as they peeked out to see if (Y/N) was okay.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N), are you okay?

(Y/N): *groans* Why. . .? Why did it have to be the Charlie Brown thing?! On me of all people?!

Suddenly, a certain dragon turned dog walks up beside his head with a sheepish smile.

Spike: *nervous laugh* Sorry. . . I didn't think that you would actually just run out of the door like that, (Y/N).

Twilight then notices Spike and she breaks into a joyous smile.

Twilight Sparkle: Spike!

Spike turns to Twilight with the same smile as he runs up to her and she sweeps him up into a hug. (Y/N) stands back up and dusts himself off before walking back over to Twilight and the rest of the Rainbooms while smiling at Spike as well.

(Y/N): We're glad to see you though. Where did you run off to over the last few hours?

Spike: Sorry I took so long. After I saw the sirens trap you in here, I had to find somebody who wasn't under the sirens' spell to help me get you out.

That somebody chooses this moment to peek in around the doorframe as it was Vinyl Scratch.

Vinyl Scratch: Hey guys, need some help?

(Y/N): Vinyl?! Oh, man! Are we glad to see you!

Twilight Sparkle:Why isn't she under their spell?

Spike:Never takes off her headphones.

(Y/N) scratches his head from that before his eyes widen as he remembered the time that Flash and him caught her in the halls with her headphones on not really listening to her surrounding as not even the school bell got her attention.

Vinyl Scratch: It was all weird. People around CHS started acting like real jerks, including Octavia as I don't ever see her competitive about anything at all. She mostly just loves playing her cello as her favorite hobby and I was puzzled when she entered the Battle of the Bands. I was even more confused as to why it was all happening until I saw all of your weird acts on stage along with the talking dog. Once he found me, I just knew something was going on with those three girls that everybody is so desperately captivated by.

(Y/N): I see. Well, I hate to ask, but can you help us again? Those girls are actually sirens and they're using power that they stole from us. We need to stop them before all of Canterlot hears them and we have a city fill of mean people who do the Dazzlings' biddings.

Vinyl Scratch: You kidding? If it means getting my friend back and all of the students back to normal as well. I'll be more than happy to help.

(Y/N): Great! Thanks, Vinyl. We totally owe you.

(Y/N) then turns back to the Rainbooms with a determined smile on his face as he gives a thumbs up.

(Y/N): It's time we put an end to the Dazzlings' magic, all of this chaos, and show them that our magic is stronger than ever.

Applejack: He's right! Come on, y'all! Time to prove we've still got the magic of friendship inside us!

Twilight Sparkle:And there's only one way to do it!

Pinkie Pie:We're getting the band back together?

Rainbow Dash: We're getting"our" band back together!

Pinkie Pie: Whee!

Rarity:Ooh, which version of the counter-spell are we going to play?

Twilight Sparkle: I don't think it matters what song we play, as long as we play it together as friends.

Rainbow Dash:I know just the song.

Concerned glances pass between Twilight, Applejack, and Sunset and (Y/N) folds his arms before sending Rainbow Dash a skeptical glare.

(Y/N): *sternly* Dash. . .

Rainbow Dash: Let me finish.

She then crosses on over towards a downcast Fluttershy.

Rainbow Dash:Fluttershy's written a really great one.

Those words split Fluttershy's face into a huge squeaky grin.

Applejack:We're about to save the world here. Personally, I think we should do it in style. Rarity?

Rarity:I thought you'd never ask!

Rarity pulls out a clothes rack that had six garments on the rack are sleeveless, in assorted bright and vivid colors, and five of them sport patterns based on the Cutie Marks of all but Twilight. The centerpieces of the last dress are a pair of eight-pointed stars, gold at the neckline and silver at the waist.

(Y/N) counts all of this outfits and raises an eyebrow in confusion.

(Y/N): Hey, Rares. Where's my outfit?

Rarity: Bup-Bup! You didn't think that I would forget you, did you love?

Rarity says this as she pulls out yet another rack and once she does, she gladly displays that it has a (C/C) long sleeved tailcoat on it with patterns of (M/C) and (F/C) zigzag stripes on it, and his Cutie Mark was displayed on the back of the coat. (Y/N) grins from this which instantly tells that he loves the outfit that Rarity made for him as he walks up and pecks her on the cheek.

(Y/N): Rarity, don't ever change.

Back up onstage, the Dazzlings were continuing their performance as theydance from side to side and every occupant utterly captivated by the unfolding spectacle.

(Resume Song Here)

The Dazzlings: Ah-ha, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah

Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah

Ah-ha, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah

Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah

Adagio Dazzle: Welcome to the show

Sonata Dusk & Aria Blaze: Ah-ah-ah-ah, ah

Adagio Dazzle: We're here to let you know

Sonata Dusk & Aria Blaze: Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah

Adagio Dazzle: Our time is now

Sonata Dusk & Aria Blaze: Ah-ah-ah-ah, ah

The Dazzlings: Your time is running out

Sonata Dusk & Aria Blaze: Ah, ah, ah

The Dazzlings: Ah-ha, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah

Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah. . .

Up on a hilltop, the Rainbooms are standing here, Twilight and Pinkie holding microphone and drumsticks, respectively and the other five have their instruments ready. All have changed into the dresses Rarity provided and donned platforms in various styles and colors, as well as tights in a different color for each leg. Applejack has traded her usual brown cowboy hat for a red one in a slightly different style. (Y/N) has also changed into his outfit as well along with having a different style of pants and shoes.

Every last one is greatly daunted by the sonic subterfuge unfolding before them. A wind blows across the hilltop, toying with their hairstyles and doing little to cover the Dazzlings' singing.

Rainbow Dash:How are we supposed to play over them from up here?

(Y/N): I asked Vinyl to find anything that she could that could level our music and enhance it to form it into like a sonic blast. I don't know what, but I hope she gets here soon.

The sounds of a car horn and approaching tires catch them off guard, and they turn to find Vinyl Scratch rolling up in a light blue convertible with Sunset and Spike here as well.

Vinyl Scratch: You guys need some noise to amp up your music? Check this out!

She then produces and clicks a remote to shut off the engine and headlights, but the device triggers many more effects in the bargain. The front bumper flips up to expose an equalizer panel and a row of lights, lava lamps pop out ahead of the front wheels, speakers swing out from both sides and up from the rear end, the latter accompanied by a bank of multicolored laser emitters to add a light show.

Sunset smiles at the radical change-up, and the seven performers add their own exclamations of delight.

Pinkie Pie: Awesome!

Rainbow Dash: Sweet!

(Y/N): Okay, girls!

He slings up his guitar and faces the Dazzlings with a gutsy expression as the rest do the exact same.

(Y/N): Here we go!

Back on the stage, waves of red energy radiate from the Dazzlings and wash over the crowd.

The Dazzlings: Feel the wave of sound

As it crashes down

The enchantment takes hold as a flash from the pendants, and the three begin to rise off the boards.

You can't turn away

We'll make you wanna sta-a-a-ay

The gems on their pendants burn red, throwing rays in all directions. Now visible as only silhouettes, they each sprout the same pony ears and hair extensions that previously manifested on the Rainbooms.

We will be adored

Tell us that you want us

We won't be ignored

It's time for our reward

A flash, and their normal colors are restored along with having sparkles on the outfits, and translucent fin-like wings on each of the three sirens' backs.

Now you need us

Come and heed us

Nothing can stop us now

An abrupt sound suddenly catches them off guard as Adagio grimaces mightily once she gets her eyes turned in the direction of Aria's pointing finger. The Rainbooms were all up on the hilltop singing their song with Vinyl'smobile sound and light show to back them up.

The Rainbooms: Oh-oh, oh-whoa-oh

I've got the music in me

Oh-oh, oh-whoa-oh

Twilight Sparkle: Don't need to hear a crowd

Cheering out my name

The students start to come to their senses and glance toward the band.

I didn't come here seeking

Infamy or fame

The Rainbooms: The one and only thing

That I am here to bring

Smiles spread through the crowd which signals that the spell that the Dazzlings casted on the students was now failing.

Is music, is the music

Is the music in my soul

A burst of white light envelops the group, and one by one, a wave of objects matching the Cutie Mark of each Rainboom signals that they're undergoing their half-pony transformation and their clothes beginning to sparkle.

Gonna break out (Out!)

Set myself free, yeah

Applejack gets red streaks in her hair. Rarity gets pink and blue streaks in hair. Fluttershy now has streaks of yellow and dark pink as she twirls in place with some wings on her back as well. Rainbow Dash slides forward on her knees to strike a chord as her hair stays the same color, but she still transforms with wings too. Pinkie gets a two-tone blue streak in hair. Twilight, gets streaks of light blue and pink down the full length of her hair, along with a pair of wings, and she catches a microphone thrown to her. Lastly, (Y/N) got streaks of a couple of shades of (F/C) in his hair and he grows wings on his back too as he strikes a chord as well.

Let it all go (Go!)

Just let it be, yeah

Find the music in your heart

Let the music make you start

To set yourself apart

All but Pinkie end up floating high above the improvised second stage. Adagio was frustrated by the sudden turn of events, but nonetheless she just smirks sinisterly.

Adagio Dazzle: So the Rainbooms want to turn this into a real Battle of the Bands? Then let's battle!

The Dazzlings: What we have in store (ah-ah)

All we want and more (ah-ah)

We will break on through (ah-ah)

The crowd falls under their influence again as Adagio's eyes started glowing red.

Now it's time to finish you!

A pulse travels from her pendant to those of Aria and Sonata, the eyes of these two going crimson as well, and a blast of red and white magic pours outward from the stage to turn the sky a lurid crimson. One by one, each gem sends up an apparition matching the image of the equine Sirens in the book Twilight showed her friends before she made the jump from Ponyville to Canterlot High.

The Rainbooms stare wide-eyed at this new turn of events, and the three specters rocket out toward the hilltop. They circle the Rainbooms, looking for an opportunity to strike and forcing all but Pinkie into a tight defensive circle. Vinyl Scratch adjusts a setting on the turntables built into her car's dashboard, Pinkie cranks off a high-speed drum riff, and the speakers throw out a sound wave that scatters the Sirens' avatars.

Rarity's fingers race over her keys, sending a blast of lozenge-shaped jewels to disrupt the attackers and Fluttershy adds to the offensive with a tambourine shake that unleashes a torrent of butterflies.

Twilight then vocalizes even harder as the entire vicinity shakes in response to her amplified voice, and a rush of white six-pointed stars pours forth. A furious Adagio, then lets go with an even higher note and a wave of red magic that overwhelms Twilight all too quickly. She is slowly pushed back by the counterattack , one platform sole grinding into the dirt, but (Y/N) helps get herself stabilized and they both send up a glare of the clearest, purest anger.

All three Dazzlings join forces and voices now, uncorking a full-volume vocal battering through their avatars that pushes the Rainbooms off their feet. The microphone goes flying out of Twilight's hand in slow motion, brushing against one of Pinkie's cymbals as it tumbles past. . .

. . .and arcs gracelessly through the empty space. Normal motion resumes as the microphone stops at Sunset's foot. She picks it up, and regards the device before huddling herself slightly over it. As the Dazzlings advance slightly from the stage, mouths set in truly frightening grins of impending triumph, Twilight and (Y/N) then realized something as they both nod and look over in Sunset's direction.

Twilight Sparkle:Sunset Shimmer, we need you!

Sunset's face broadcasts the titanic struggle that rages through her mind at this request. (Y/N) sees her struggling with this decision as he decides to get up and walk on over to Sunset before placing a hand on her shoulder with a smile as Sunset opens her eyes and looks up at (Y/N).

(Y/N): Remember what I said? I'm going to keep helping and be there for you. You may not see yourself as someone who has the right to contribute their help to us. . . but we do! I do! Sunset. . . show them the REAL Sunset Shimmer here now!

Sunset closes her eyes once moreuntil it ends with her brows drawing down over her blue-green eyes in steely determination as she listened to everything that (Y/N) just told her. She looks up at (Y/N) as she nods which made (Y/N) nod back as the two walk back to the others still crumpled on the hilltop. Sunset then throws off her jacket asher upper-body garment is now fully exposed as a sleeveless top. As the wind blows through her hair, Vinyl works her turntable controls and starts a record spinning, bringing the front-end equalizer panel back to life. (Y/N) then starts another beat using his guitar as Sunset starts singing after him.

Sunset Shimmer: You're never gonna bring me down

You're never gonna break this part of me

She then helps Twilight to her feet.

My friends are here to bring me 'round

Not singing just for popularity

Sunset and Twilight each get a hand on the microphone, holding it between them as (Y/N) steps between them as well so that they can all sing into the microphone together.

Sunset Shimmer, (Y/N), & Twilight Sparkle: We're here to let you know

That we won't let it go

Pinkie sits upright at her kit as the others stand up, and all start to play.

The Rainbooms: Our music is a bomb and it's about to blow

The specters rush toward the band to try and attack them once more.

Sunset Shimmer, (Y/N), & Twilight Sparkle: And you can try to fight

But we have got the light of

The Rainbooms: Friendship on our side!

A ball of white light appears behind the two singers and grows in intensity, with a secondary focus in the free hands that they lift over their heads and touch together. A pastel-rainbow shock wave tears outward from the group, hurling the spectral Sirens away and nailing the real ones dead on. Its passage shakes the students out of their daze and rattles Adagio so badly that the infernal red glow fades from her eyes.

Got the music in our hearts

We're here to blow this thing apart

And together, we will never

Be afraid of the dark

Now Sunset finds herself slowly floating free of the ground as yellow light and sparkles blaze around every inch of her form. Two pony ears emerge from within her hair, and the locks reaching down her back have elongated into a tail secured by a studded band that matches her bracelets. The energy surrounding her surges out in a wave of red and yellow sunbursts to fully reveal the transformed Sunset with sparkles on her clothing and boots, and a large sunburst on her skirt. Her face displays a smirk, but it is one of confidence rather than malice.

(Y/N) and the others see this new form of Sunset's as the male couldn't help but feel so proud of Sunset that the magic of friendship is now within her as well.

Here to sing our song out loud

Get you dancing with the crowd

As the music of our friendship

Survives, survives!

The other seven rise up behind Sunset, each wreathed in a glow of her own. A new rainbow flashes upward from them and into the sky, but this one has eight colors rather than seven once a vivid scarlet streak rises in the middle due to Sunset's involvement. The beam pours into a bank of gray clouds swirling overhead, which disintegrate to reveal a gigantic, white-glowing sphere unfurling a pair of translucent blue-white wings.

Got the music in our hearts

We're here to blow this thing apart

And together, we will never

Be afraid of the dark

Students all over the place start to get down on it.

The Rainbooms & Students: Here to sing our song out loud

Get you dancing with the crowd

The Dazzlings glower down at them and the red light gone from all three pairs of eyes, then glance upward with real fear. What the band has unleashed is a colossal alicorn whose body seems to glitter with stardust from one end to the other. Its streaming mane and tail display all the colors of the rainbow that formed it, and its eyes and the tip of its horn burn purest white. This apparition stands at least three times as tall and broad as those conjured by the Dazzlings.

As the music of our friendship

Survives, survives, survives!

Here comes the pitch as a wide beam that angles downward to strike both high and low. The ghostly Sirens then crack and shatter into fragments as an explosion happened towards the real Dazzlings as well.

From the hilltop, the Rainbooms all saw that the Dazzlings were no longer singing and that it didn't look like anymore of the students down in the audience were under their spell anymore. Seeing this, the Rainbooms cheered as their musical spell worked and that all of Canterlot High is saved from the Dazzlings.

Twilight Sparkle: We did it. . . The spell is gone!

Rainbow Dash: Ha ha! Are WE awesome or what?

Applejack: Ya know. . . for once I agree with ya there Rainbow Dash! We saved an entire school from bein' mind controlled by a bunch of magical creatures for apple pickin' sake!

Rarity: And we did it in style!

Pinkie Pie: Woo-hoo!

She yells as she jumps out off of her seat and hops up and down to celebrate their victory against the sirens. (Y/N) smiles at all of the Rainbooms being happy together celebrating as they were all talking with each other on how the music in their friendship worked out in the end. He then turns back towards the amphitheatre stage with a smirk that the Dazzlings were defeated. . . or were they?

(Y/N)'s smile slowly fades away when he takes a closer look at the explosion that happened down at the stage. He walks forward over the hill just a little bit before squinting his eyes to get a more clear view from the distance. When he does, he sees that the dust from the explosion that appeared disappeared and once it clears. . . the Dazzlings were nowhere to be seen which made his eyes widen in shock.

(Y/N): Uh, girls. . .?

All of the said seven girls turned to (Y/N) wondering why he wasn't celebrating as Rainbow Dash ran up to him.

Rainbow Dash: Hey, come on (Y/N)! What's with the look like you've seen multiple ghosts? We just fought sirens and won against them!

(Y/N) stayed silent from that question which confused Rainbow and the other Rainbooms as both Sunset and Twilight walked up to (Y/N) confused on his look as well.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)?

Sunset Shimmer: Is everything okay?

(Y/N): Girls. . . it's not over. . .

Everybody then looked in the direction that (Y/N) was looking at and they too suddenly see the turn of events that just occurred on the stage below the hill from them as even the students who were broken out of the Dazzlings' spell were all letting out murmurs of wonder of what was going on and where the Dazzlings could be.

Rarity: They're gone?! How?!

(Y/N): They're not gone, Rarity. . .

Suddenly, a bright red light shines all above the Rainbooms as they all freeze in place before slowly looking up to see that the clouds in the sky were still a really dark crimson.

(Y/N): They're still here. . .

Inside of the clouds, two bright glowing redish-(F/C) could be seen in the sky before the culprit that those eyes belonged too slowly comes out with a huge malicious grin on her face. Adagio apparently was still in her siren form as the wings that were on her back were encased into orange crystals. Not only that, but she gained a brand new attire that had her wearing a dark purple colored top and short skirt adjourned with small red gems and orange shiny scales and her shoulders were covered in two red hexagonal shaped shoulder pads. She even had a pair of orange boots which had orange and red stripes and red armor covers her knees as well. She even had some orange armored wristbands with purple cut gloves. The biggest change however, was that her pendant has changed from red to (F/C).

Aria and Sonata still had their eyes shut as they thought that they just took the hit that the Rainbooms sent to them when they were playing their song, but it took Aria a second for her to open her eyes as she looks around to see that she was still flying and she looked ahead to see Adagio's new attire which surprised her. Aria then looks at Sonata who had her eyes completely shut as she rolls her eyes and elbows her to focus.

Sonata Dusk: Are we dead?

Aria Blaze: No, you dunce.

Sonata Dusk: Then why is everything so dark? I can't see a thing.

Aria Blaze: Ugh! Open your eyes!

Sonata did so as she looks around to see that she was indeed still intact which confused her before she looks ahead at Adagio with the same surprised look that Aria had. Adagio let's out an evil laugh before she extends her hand towards Aria and Sonata as a greenish mist was sent to them as well which flowed into their pendants. Suddenly the two girls acquired the same amount of gear that Adagio had as they could feel tremendous amounts of power and energy flowing through them.

Adagio Dazzle: I told you girls that we would back in business thanks to this special kind of magic!

Aria Blaze: *smirks* No kidding. Is this really the magic of that (Y/N) guy? Because it's all pretty invigorating to feel it flowing inside of me.

Adagio Dazzle: Indeed. And now. . .

Adagio along with the other two sirens look down below from them to see the Rainbooms on the hilltop looking up at them with shocked expressions from what they just turned into.

Adagio Dazzle: It's time we now finish the job.

The Rainbooms all grow wide-eyed as they see the sirens now looking down at them with really evil smiles that said that they were prepared to finish them off. (Y/N) grew a really angry look as him along with the rest of the Rainbooms backed up a little bit in fear of what the Dazzlings were going to do. Each of them then took a deep breath before letting out a huge red sonic scream wave that hit all of the Rainbooms as every single one of them was knocked back away and sent tumbling across the ground, dropping some of their instruments in the process.

(Y/N) who was laying on the ground raises his head to look up at the sirens with a serious look that said that they're still not going to get away with this even with this new form of Equestrian magic that they've acquired. He could hear Adagio chuckling evilly from all the way above them as he looks to see that his guitar was in front of him and he clenches his teeth in anger as he grabs it before standing back up with a determined look. The Rainbooms recovered as well as they all didn't know how they were going to beat them now that they've evolved their transformations into something new.

Applejack: How in the hay are they able to channel in this much magic into themselves from just us?!

Pinkie Pie: The better question is, how come they get such cool looking effects from themselves while we're just stuck down here?!

Rainbow Dash: Pinkie, I would agree. . . but that's the least of our problems right now.

Rarity: Twilight, can you make out how they have so much power?

Twilight stares above at the newly powered Dazzlings who producing a more red-(F/C) glow from themselves while letting out some giggles of delight. Twilight notices that familiar color before she looks up ahead towards (Y/N) who still stares up at the sirens scowling.

Twilight Sparkle: I think due to (Y/N) being the Element of Heroism in this world. . . his power is greater than all of ours combined. That means that when the sirens absorbed all of our magic, they got (Y/N)'s as well.

Fluttershy: Oh, no. Can we defeat something that powerful?

Twilight bites her hand a bit nervous on how she's going to deal with this situation quickly before (Y/N) steps up while letting out a scoff.

(Y/N): Girls. . . Leave this one to me.

The Rainbooms all looked at (Y/N) who slings his guitar over his back and he walks forward to the edge of the hill.

Sunset Shimmer: (Y/N)? What are you doing?

(Y/N): I'm going to end this catastrophe once and for all, but I'll need you girls help if I'm going to do so! Whatever that you do. . .

He bends down on his knees and gets ready as he takes a deep breath before spreading his wings out.

(Y/N): Get those instruments and don't stop playing!

https/youtu.be/SNjuxcxDYyc

(Y/N) then instantly flies up into the air causing a small gust of wind to blow towards the Rainbooms and they all shield their eyes from it before looking back up at (Y/N) who was rocketing himself up towards the Dazzlings. Adagio was still busy gloating as she had her crimson red eyes closed and when she opened them again, they popped wide open as (Y/N) arrived at their level and he instantly kicks Adagio who goes sent flying away into the clouds.

The other two sirens decide to go and help their leader as she was able to recover from the physical attack that (Y/N) sent her as she clenches her head before glaring daggers at the culprit who sent the same mean look her way.

Adagio Dazzle: *growls* You. . .

(Y/N): Remember when I said that you three are going to pay for you've done?! Now's the time for me to show you how strong my bond is with my girlfriends!

(Y/N) flies straight towards the Dazzlings once again to try and land another hit on them, but they all scattered in different directions as Adagio smirked at (Y/N).

Adagio Dazzle: You know, I admire you're confidence (Y/N). . .

She then produces an shiny orange glow from her hand which concerned (Y/N) as it instantly told him that whatever was being produced in that hand couldn't be good at all.

Adagio Dazzle: But let's just see how far you can hold onto it!

Adagio then quickly sends an orange beam of light towards (Y/N) who gasped as he didn't know how to defend himself from something like that even with his new Equestrian magic. He puts up his hands in defense to try and see if guarding might reduce any of the damage, but the beam instead hits him dead center at his body causing him to let out a huge scream of pain while being knocked away.

That wasn't all though as Sonata and Aria who were behind (Y/N) produced their siren avatars from before and they both gestured in front of them with smiles on their faces for them to go and attack (Y/N) as they fly straight at him and once they were in range, (Y/N) wasn't prepared to notice both of them from behind as they smacked him in the face with their tails.

After recovering from the hit, seeing that he's surrounded on all sides, (Y/N) decides to fly away to regain some distance from the sirens until all three of them were in his vision. He knew now that just going up and attacking one of them won't do him any good as then he'll have to start wailing away from them instead. He then looks at his guitar and knows that when he plays it, he can power himself up.

He looked at the sirens once more who all giggled mischievously at (Y/N) not really having too much options.

Aria Blaze: You really ought to think about the odds when going up against us all on your own. Three against one is just telling us that you're reckless enough to even take chances when you were still reckless enough to even fall for sirens like us when you knew about how our spell works.

Adagio Dazzle: Then again (Y/N), we should really thank you for this newfound power that we've been seeking. Here. . .

All three of their siren avatars then lined up in front of them with angry looks towards (Y/N) as they each started charging towards (Y/N) whose eyes widened from this again.

Adagio Dazzle: Let us thank you!!

(Y/N) looks at his guitar with a determined look before he started playing it rhythmically and when he does. . . magic blasts then started shooting out of the headstock part of (Y/N)'s guitar like a machine gun as he was surprised from this before pointing it towards the siren avatars as they all grew surprised looks from this before they were sent back towards their users who growled in anger except for Sonata who was confused.

Sonata Dusk: I thought that we were going to thank him. Should we say thank you?

Both Adagio and Aria glared at Sonata annoyed from her ditzy comment before (Y/N) called out to both of them.

(Y/N): She's right you know. . . Oh and by the way, you're welcome~

The way that (Y/N) said that made it sound like he was taunting them as that's exactly what he was planning to do. Adagio grits her teeth and balls up her fists before sending another beam from her hands towards (Y/N) who dodged it in the nick of time. (Y/N) tried using his guitar to make more magic blasts, but for some reason none produced which confused him.

However, Aria saw him off guard and took this opportunity to send a green wave of energy towards (Y/N) who was confused on what this was before suddenly, his eyes turned a tint of green and seeing this, Aria raised her hand and (Y/N)'s had raised as well which shocked him before Aria points a fist towards her face with a mischievous look that she's planning something rather bad. She then motions herself to fake punch herself in the face and this causes (Y/N) to actually punch himself in the face many times which made Sonata laugh.

Sonata Dusk: Why are you hitting yourself? Why are you hitting yourself?

Aria then sent a hook punch which (Y/N) sent to himself as he hit himself hard in the face making him yell out in pain before his eyes turned back to their normal color and he grasps his cheek.

(Y/N): Nghh. . . That shouldn't be possible!

Adagio Dazzle: Well, it's not possible for you with your Equestrian magic to fall under our spell, but because of the new magic we siphoned from you and the other Rainbooms, we can still make you submit to us!

(Y/N) grumbled from this in frustration as not only is his magic becoming limited, but he's struggling immensely against the Dazzlings. All three of their siren avatars then started circling around him which made (Y/N) a little nervous on what they were going to do to him now.

Down below on the hill, the Rainbooms were all witnessing what was going on above them and they all had worried looks on how (Y/N) couldn't handle all three of the sirens on his own.

Twilight Sparkle: This is bad. . .

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, it's like looking at the worlds ugliest light show.

Twilight Sparkle: No! I mean that (Y/N) is not going to be able to do anything more if we don't help him! His magic is failing because he doesn't have enough power to fuel him!

Fluttershy: But how are we suppose to help him? We're all the way down here and only three of us can fly up there.

Twilight looks up before looking back down at the microphone that she and Sunset dropped when they were hit by the sirens sonic scream and she remembered what (Y/N) said earlier about them to not stop playing. She suddenly then realizes what he was talking about as she gets a determined look and runs up to pick up the microphone before vocalizing a tone with her voice.

This causes Twilight to glow a purple aura as she looks up into the air with a confident expression as streams of purple light started to flow out from her and up towards (Y/N). The siren avatars that were surrounding (Y/N) then all fired magic beams towards him as he braces for impact, however the streams of Twilight's magic then got absorbed into (Y/N)'s body as he then gets teleported to another location in order to avoid all of the blasts. All of the beams connected and caused a huge explosion as the Dazzlings thought that they got rid of (Y/N), but suddenly a magic blast hits Adagio in the back in her normal form. She yells out in pain before turning around for her to see (Y/N) glowing a purple aura instead of (F/C) as Twilight's magic got to him just in the nick of time.

Adagio Dazzle: How did you. . .?

(Y/N): Let's just say. . . you're not the only girls who I know that isn't from this world!

Down below, Twilight smiles brightly from this before turning around to the other Rainbooms.

Twilight Sparkle: That's it! Keep playing music! That should give (Y/N) the power that he needs to neutralize the Dazzlings!

Pinkie Pie grins from this as she instantly appeared on top of her drum set while spinning some drum sticks in her hands.

Pinkie Pie: One step ahead of you!

Pinkie then starts banging on the drums to her hearts content and Rainbow Dash smirks from this before she rolls up to grab her guitar again and she starts playing it again as well. One by one, the rest of the Rainbooms grabbed their instruments and started playing another beat that would for sure fuel the magic that (Y/N) needs in order to finish off the sirens.

Back up above, (Y/N) plays his guitar once more as he shoots more magic blasts towards the Dazzlings and they all flew at different angles to evade his ranged attack. (Y/N) then decided that since his girls have now found out the source to helping him, he can take the Dazzzlings head on in this fight.

Aria Blaze: You're Rainblossom girlfriends are a really big nuisance, you know that?

(Y/N): We have a knack of being a nuisance to those who can't get what they want.

Aria Blaze: Not for long!

(Y/N) and Aria then started butting heads to test one another's strength as both of them sweat in the process that they were in this little stand off. Applejack sees this from down below on the ground as she decides to kick in some more of her own magic first towards (Y/N) as she starts playing her bass guitar a lot more intense than usual. This causes streams of orange magic to be sent towards the air and they got absorbed by (Y/N) who smiles at feeling Applejack's honestly powers flow inside of him.

(Y/N): Well, as much as I would say if you weren't so "sireny" this position that were in wouldn't be that bad. . . but to be honest right now. . . I really don't like any of you!

(Y/N) then punches Aria in the stomach area which made her gasp as that hit really hurt her and she was sent going past Adagio like a rocket. She sees Aria fly away before glaring back at (Y/N) who smirks at seeing that he not only was able to land an attack on Aria, but he was also able to get on Adagio's nerves more.

Adagio Dazzle: In that case, the feelings mutual! I'll be sure that when youto treat you extra-cruelly when you're my slave along with your girlfriends as well!

(Y/N): I already told you, Adagio! I'm no one's pawn or slave! I won't be doing any more of your bidding like you've already did to all of my friends in Canterlot High!

Adagio Dazzle: *growls* Traitor. . .

(Y/N): Don't even start to manipulate my words! You were the ones who were trying to get me to become a traitor!

Adagio Dazzle: And you were the one who thought that falling for us was a good idea despite that you even had girlfriends with you.

(Y/N): That I can't deny, but what I can deny is that I'm ever going to fall for another person like you again or should I say siren?! I'm going to finish this for both my girlfriends and the school as well!

Just then a huge cyan tail was about to come and swing around towards (Y/N), but he didn't need to look to notice this as he just ducks and the attack instead hits Adagio as she get's sent flying back as well. (Y/N) smirks from this before turning back towards Sonata who had a shocked look that she hit one of her own allies.

(Y/N): You're pretty stupid, aren't you?

Sonata felt a little hurt by this as she flinches with a raised eyebrow.

Sonata Dusk: Wh-What? Wh-Why? Why would you think-

A magic blast then gets sent to her face which made her get sent flying away as well as she grips her head in pain.

(Y/N): Think before you talk, siren.

All three Dazzlings then regrouped along with their avatars above them as they can clearly see that the Rainbooms fueling him with magic has made him more powerful than he already has before.

Aria Blaze: So what's the plan now, Adagio?

Adagio Dazzle: Isn't it obvious? We turn things up a notch.

(Y/N) then decides to charge straight towards the Dazzlings once more to try and send another attack as he pulls out his guitar and starts playing it. As he does, the Dazzlings took a deep breath before they all send a huge sonic screech wail towards (Y/N) and as the waves of sound hit him, his eyes widen before he instantly clutches both of his ears together while screaming in pain on how bad that screech was hurting his ears.

This also causes him to stop flying as he was now rocketing towards the ground clutching his ears. Rainbow Dash sees this with a shocked look before she runs up and starts to strike chords on her guitar as fast as she could while still sticking with the beat. Doing so caused streams of light blue magic energy to be sent towards (Y/N) who absorbs these as well.

Once he feels the magic flowing inside of him, he looks down at Rainbow Dash with a thumbs up before he glows the same color and he flies straight back upwards towards the Dazzlings as fast as a laser as he flew right past them which made them look the direction he flew off before they didn't see him coming from another direction as he hits all three of them at the same time while coming from all directions around them.

(Y/N): Sorry ladies, if you want to stop me, you'll have to catch me first!

Adagio Dazzle: *growls* Oh, really?

Adagio then screams a huge shriek that sends another sonic wave towards (Y/N) who was now getting slowed down a lot due to the scream hurting his ears. He tried to endure this by speeding himself up, but the magic that Rainbow Dash gave him was draining as Pinkie Pie sees this before she beats her drums as hard as she can.

Streams of pink magic that got sent into (Y/N) made him glow a bright pink aura all around him and this causes a burst of pink sound waves to blow out of (Y/N) as this cancels out the scream that Adagio blew out of her mouth. Adagio clutches her head in pain from the magic blast before looking down at the Rainbooms in anger from them helping (Y/N) out so much.

Aria felt the exact same way as did Sonata as all three of them decided to charge magic beams of different colors and sent them all towards the Rainbooms who gasp at this. Rarity sees and she gets an idea before waving up at (Y/N) to get his attention which worked before she quickly plays a huge amount of notes on her keytar which (Y/N) now gets what Rarity wants as he flies down in the way of where the Dazzlings are targeting.

(Y/N) then absorbed some white magic energy and when the Dazzlings blasted the magic beams, an enormous diamond shield surrounded (Y/N) as the beams all deflected in different directions in the air. (Y/N) smiles down at Rarity at her quick thinking as she sends a wink at him in return. The Dazzlings weren't about to give up on taking (Y/N) out with the Rainbooms yet as Sonata thought of something before her siren avatar quickly uses it's tail to grab (Y/N) and it wraps it all around him as well making him unable to move with both his arms and his legs. (Y/N)'s guitar fell out of his hands in the process and this made him gasp. Adagio smiles at Sonata for her quick thinking.

Adagio Dazzle: Hmph. Not a bad strategy, Sonata.

Sonata Dusk: For realsies?

Adagio Dazzle: We haven't finished them yet, but you get some credit on making him lose his little toy.

Sonata smiles that she got some praise from Adagio while Aria sighs with a neutral expression as her opinion of how Sonata thinks remained indifferent. Fluttershy sees (Y/N)'s guitar falling and she shakes her tambourine while twirling around as not only did a flurry of pink butterflies form, but a yellow stream of energy came out of her as well.

The butterflies then made a little fluffy cushion platform for (Y/N)'s guitar to land on and they all hovered back up into the air with it. The Dazzlings see this with shock as Aria tries to stop them by sending a sonic scream in their way to drop the guitar again. (Y/N)'s eyes widen from this before Fluttershy's magic made its way to be absorbed into (Y/N). He feels this before making a bunch of (F/C) butterflies form himself as they all quickly flew down fast and caught (Y/N)'s guitar in a fishing hook shape before they throw it back up towards (Y/N) who struggles, but was able to pull a hand out of Sonata's siren avatar's tail before catching it as he smirks towards the Dazzlings.

Adagio Dazzle: How are they able to counteract everything that we've thrown at you?!

(Y/N): If it wasn't for them, I probably wouldn't last another minute up here! Don't you see?! The magic of friendship can never be truly manipulated! You can try and break us just so you can be adored by people and live a big lie, but you can't see that it's not just the music in us that stronger than you sirens. . .

Suddenly, a rainbow glow appears around (Y/N) as he suddenly was able to break out of Sonata's tail and he charges up a rainbow beam in his guitar as that glowed (F/C) as well.

(Y/N): IT'S OUR TRUE FRIENDSHIP!

Adagio's eyes widen from this as she was shocked to see that (Y/N) was able to counteract everything that they were able to throw at him thanks to the Rainbooms helping him. However, she had one last trick up her sleeve as she gets Aria and Sonata's attention and they both agreed that this should finish him off for good as well. Their entire eyes glowed crimson red before they all took a huge deep breath before using their siren avatar to scream out a gigantic combined magic beam that was sent straight towards (Y/N).

(Y/N) then finishes charging up the magic inside of his guitar as he aimed the headstock of it towards the huge magic beam that was being sent his way before he strikes a chord on his guitar and a huge rainbow beam shoots out of his guitar and collides with the energy beam that the Dazzlings sent. The beams are now trying to overtake each other as the Dazzlings decided to send more horsepower into it by vocalizing a rhythm that causes their avatars to make their power stronger. The beam then slowly and steadily starts to overtake (Y/N)'s which made him wide eyed as he plays more on his guitar to try and increase it, but it was going almost nowhere.

Down below, the Rainbooms all noticed this with worried looks as even all of their power isn't enough to help (Y/N) stop the Dazzlings as well. Sunset Shimmer looks up at (Y/N) before she looks at her new Ponied-up form and seeing that (Y/N) was in danger, she knew that she's the only hope in finishing this off.

Sunset Shimmer: ((Y/N), you've helped them and me so much as you've clearly shown that you'll do whatever it takes to defend us and your friends too. . . now it's MY turn to help you too!)

Sunset then walks up to Twilight and grabs the microphone in her hand which makes Twilight look at her surprised before Sunset nods with a serious look and Twilight nods as well. They both then vocalize one last tune into the microphone. . . and suddenly an orange stream of energy gets sent into (Y/N) who could feel this energy in shock as it was different.

He looks down to see Sunset helping Twilight along with the other Rainbooms as with all of their magic combined, he is now able to display how he shows all of their true power. He smiles and nods slowly down at Sunset before looking back at the Dazzlings with a serious look and when he strikes another chord with the new power given to him from Sunset. . . The beam instantly overtakes the Dazzlings' as they all see this in shock before they all try to shield themselves from the beam. However, it did nothing as the beam overtook them along with their avatars and inside, the pendants that were around their necks, crack and shatter into pieces as the power of those rubies were now broken from being activated by their users.

(Y/N): And that's your last stop to all of this siren-singing, negative-draining insanity!!

(End Music Here)

On the stage, the Dazzlings have fallen hard amid a few last dissipating wisps of green negative energy and the sky has returned to its normal nocturnal hue. They're siren forms were gone and the remains of their red jewels lie before them, still glowing feebly, but only for a moment.

As the last glimmers of light fade away from the broken baubles, Adagio is first to regard hers with a popeyed stare as she scoops up those shards and hastily gets to her feet. Up come Aria and Sonata as well, all three glaring toward the crowd, and they take a deep breath to sing again, but this time, not a single one of them is in any recognizable key.

The Dazzlings: We will be adored

Tell us that you want us

The sudden loss of their mesmerizing vocal ability throws a bucketful of sand into their mental machinery and the crowd is not amused.

We won't be ignored

It's time for our reward. . .

The end of their second line is lost under a hearty round of booing, which is in turn followed by a barrage of thrown food items that sends the trio running for the wings off stage. Soon enough, the Rainbooms arrived at the scene, all in their normal forms again as Sunset Shimmerpick one of the rubies up.

Sunset Shimmer:Guess that explains why these were so special to them.

Twilight Sparkle:Without those pendants and the magic you brought here from Equestria, they're just three harmless teenage girls.

???: Guys. . . that was totally awesome!

Hearing that familiar voice, (Y/N) turned around to see that Flash Sentry, his band along with Trixie and her band as well has walked up onto the stage with surprised looks of delight of everything that they saw today including (Y/N)'s battle with the Dazzlings.

Flash Sentry: (Y/N), that was you really fighting those three girls that looked like monsters?! Dude, you seriously showed them who's boss with those kind of guitar skills that you've got!

(Y/N) was surprised to finally hear a compliment again coming from Flash which meant that he was no longer in control of the Dazzlings anymore along with the rest and this made him smile.

(Y/N): Thanks, but it wasn't really me who was battling them alone. . .

(Y/N) then turned to the girls of the Rainbooms who all smiled at him reuniting with his best friend as well.

(Y/N): If it wasn't for these girls who are currently standing here with me on stage, I probably wouldn't have lasted a single minute battling the Dazzlings. When it comes to solving everything with the magic of friendship, I can count on these girls to help me out. . . her included.

(Y/N) pointed towards none other than Flash Sentry's ex-girlfriend Sunset Shimmer who was surprised at (Y/N) putting her in the spotlight like that and Flash was even surprised as well that Sunset of all people helped them too.

Flash Sentry: Sunset? You helped the Rainbooms too?

Sunset felt a little embarrassed being reunited with her ex-boyfriend like this as she rubs one of her arms while blushing. All she does is look away while nodding that (Y/N) is indeed telling the truth of what happened. Flash was shocked from this before he walked up to Sunset Shimmer and did the very last thing that Sunset was expecting him to do. . .

He gave her a hug which surprised Sunset as she looks at Flash hugging her as well.

Flash Sentry: Thanks. I guess we were all wrong about you when we all thought that you couldn't change. You saved me, our friends, and the entire school.

Sunset then smiled from this as she returned the hug from Flash which made everyone smile that she's got some gratitude from not just them, but other students as well.

Sunset Shimmer: It was nothing. . .

(Y/N): (Sunset. . . I believe the entire school will now see you as more than someone who used to be the bully queen of Canterlot High. You really have truly changed everyone's opinion.)

The two then suddenly broke the hug as Trixie decided to say something as well.

Trixie: While the Great and Powerful Trixie will say that her band is better than the Rainbooms when it comes to normal music. . .

Everybody looked at Trixie with deadpanned looks on her boasting until she decided to say something different.

Trixie: You Rainbooms are truly beyond something special among all of us in Canterlot High.

(Y/N): Thanks Trixie. . . I think.

(Y/N) then turned towards Flash with a slightly guilty look as he still remembered the little fight that they had when he was under the control of the Dazzlings.

(Y/N): H-Hey, Flash. . . about what we said to each other in the hall earlier today? Sorry if I took things a little too far even if you were mind-controlled by the Dazzlings. We're still pals. . . right?

Flash just smiled from this as he wraps an arm around (Y/N)'s shoulder.

Flash Sentry: You kidding me? Rainbooms rule! You rule, dude! I don't think that there's a better friend here than you who helped save all of us from those monster girls.

(Y/N) smiles from this as they're both on good terms once more as they both fist bumped and shared a bro hug with each other. The girls all giggled at (Y/N) and Flash's little bromance with each other as Rarity leans over to whisper into Applejack's ear.

Rarity: *whispers* I guarantee that if either of these two were somehow separated from each other, they would find someone to find each other even at extreme measures.

Applejack: *snickers* *whispers* I feel yer darn on that.

Rainbow Dash then turns to Sunset.

Rainbow Dash:You know, Twilight is going back to Equestria soon. The Rainbooms could really use someone to help Fluttershy on backup vocals.

Sunset then glances to one side and discloses a Flying V guitar leaning up against an amp. She quickly slings it up, produces a pick, and uncorks a fast riff.

Sunset Shimmer: I also play guitar.

None of the Rainbooms, or even Flash and Trixie can immediately wrap their heads around this out-of-left-field display of musical prowess.It takes them all a second to get their brains and tongues wired back together.

(Y/N): Okay. . . THAT was way more than just impressive. Rainbow, what do you say?

Rainbow Dash: We'll see.

Twilight grins hugely and Sunset having set the guitar down allows herself a bashful smile, which gives way to complete shock and then a bigger smile as she finds herself at the center of a full-band group hug from all of the (Hu) Mane 7. Spike gets into the act by hugging one of Rarity's ankles. Once the group hug was finished, everybody turned to the crowd as they all heard cheers for them and many people chanting "Rainbooms" as well as they all look out towards them with looks of astonishment.

Sunset Shimmer: I think that we're in the middle of a party.

Rainbow Dash: The middle? We ARE the party! We saved Canterlot High from three magical sirens, of course they think that we're awesome!

Applejack: Seems like none of them want us to leave anytime soon either. In fact, I think that they want to see more of our band.

Rarity: How long until you have to go back to Equestria, Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: Don't worry, I made something in my world that allows the portal to stay open for as long as I want. I can spend a little more time here even right now.

Fluttershy: How about we sing one more song then? I wouldn't mind it. . . A-As long as nobody p-puts a stage light over me again. . .

Pinkie Pie: Aw, don't worry Fluttershy. Since this is our band, we'll be singing together like always!

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, no more "my" band anymore. For real.

Sunset Shimmer then puts a finger to her chin before her eyes landed on a certain male who was part of the group and she remembers the time that they were on the hill and this gave her an idea.

Sunset Shimmer: You know, I think after all of today, there's one person here who should sing one last song here to us.

Rainbow Dash: Really? Who?

Sunset turns and gestures towards (Y/N) as the other girls look at him as well. It takes him a second before his eyes widen on who Sunset was picking out.

(Y/N): Wait? Me??

Sunset Shimmer: You all should really hear (Y/N) sing. He showed a song that he wrote himself and he sounded really good when I heard it.

Rainbow Dash: Hmm? You know, Sunset's right babe. We don't mind you taking lead vocals this time. You actually deserve it after showing us just how much you love being in our band and with us too?

Pinkie Pie: Yeah! Come on, sweetie! Work those vocal chords!

(Y/N) looks at all of the Rainbooms in shock of them asking for him to sing as the rest nod in agreement. Flash even put a hand on (Y/N)'s shoulder telling him that he agrees too. Trixie smirks while crossing her arms as this seemed interesting to her as well. (Y/N) then knew it was unanimous, but nonetheless he smiled at all of their support.

(Y/N): Alright then, I'll sing our last song for today everyone!

Everybody around cheers from this and (Y/N) turns towards Flash's band and Trixie and the Illusions as well.

(Y/N): You know, there's a saying called best for last. How about you all join with us on this last song too? If that's all right with you.

Flash Sentry: *smiles* You kidding? I'm not gonna leave you hanging after an offer like that. Let's do it.

Flash's bandmates Brawly Beats and Ringo smiled from this as well as this got them excited to be playing with the Rainbooms.

Trixie: The Great and Powerful Trixie along with her band partners shall show the entire school just how Great and Powerful of a band we are just as good as the Rainbooms.

(Y/N) just rolls his eyes from that while shaking his head.

(Y/N): I'll take that as a yes.

Twilight Sparkle: Let's let the audience know that we're doing an encore for them.

(Y/N) nods as he steps up and grabs a microphone before speaking in it to amplify his voice out to the crowd.

(Y/N): You all doing alright?

All of Canterlot High cheers from this as this was enough to answer his question.

(Y/N): Great! I'm happy that all of you are safe and sound and we're all glad to be of help! Now I have one question for you all. . . who would like to hear one last song from the Rainbooms with the Hero of Canterlot High as lead singer?!

Crowd: WOOOO!

Huge amounts of cheers came from all sides as this made all of those on the stage smile.

(Y/N): That's awesome to hear! We'll also be featuring two more of the bands here that were going to participate in the formerly known musical showcase! Everybody get ready. . . because I think that it's time that we finish this TOGETHER!!!

The crowd cheers once more from this and all of the Rainbooms, Flash Sentry and his band, along with Trixie and the Illusions got their instruments set up and ready as Twilight walked up towards the microphone with (Y/N). They both smiled at each other before turning back to all of the other musicians as they both nod to signal that they were ready to get this last song started.

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(Y/N) strikes a chord on his guitar and after a long second, Pinkie started counting off of the beat by tapping on the drums before everybody on stage went into the full beat of the music and they were really feeling it as they all played their instruments to the best of their abilities and after the instrumental introduction, (Y/N) started singing.

(Y/N): Can you feel life, movin' through your mind?

Ooh, looks like it came back for more!

All: Yeah!Yeah!Yeah!

(Y/N): Can you feel time slippin' down your spine?

Ooh, you try and try to ignore!

Yeah!

(Y/N) and Twilight then decided to sing along with each as they both leaned into the microphone with their faces right in front of one another while smiling.

(Y/N) & Twilight Sparkle: But you can hardly swallow

Your fears and pain!

(Y/N) then slides up right next to Pinkie who bobs her head up and down with the music while playing her drums with a huge grin on her face. She pecks (Y/N) on the cheek before he slides up next to Rainbow Dash as they stand back to back giving each other cocky smirks before shredding their guitars like crazy.

When you can't help but follow

(Y/N) then walks up to the edge of the stage.

(Y/N): It puts you right back where you came!

Everybody then shouted with (Y/N) on the next lyrics that came up along with pointing their fingers into the air.

All: LIVE AND LEARN!

(Y/N): Hanging on the edge of tomorrow

All: LIVE AND LEARN!

(Y/N): From the works of yesterday

All: LIVE AND LEARN!

(Y/N): If you beg or if you borrow

All: LIVE AND LEARN!

(Y/N): You may never find your way

Whoa, oh, yeah!

Can you feel life tangle you up inside?

(Y/N) walks up to Fluttershy plays her tambourine with a smile as she twirls around (Y/N) shaking it above his head as well as if acting like the tambourine was an angel halo like his Cutie Mark.

Yeah! Now you're face down on the floor!

(Y/N) then walks past Sunset who he tips a wink to as she winks back at him while playing the guitar she picked up as well.

Yeah!

(Y/N) & Twilight Sparkle: But you can't save your sorrow

(Y/N) then walks right in between Applejack and Rarity as the two were getting their groove on as well bobbing their heads up and down to the music while playing as they both gave (Y/N) sweet smiles.

You've paid in trade!

(Y/N) then walks past Trixie's band as all she does along with her bandmates is smirk at (Y/N) while playing along with the song.

When you can't help but follow

(Y/N) then slides up next to Flash Sentry as the two play their guitars like pros while standing back to back with each other.

(Y/N): It puts you right back where you came!

All: LIVE AND LEARN!

(Y/N): Hanging on the edge of tomorrow

All: LIVE AND LEARN!

(Y/N): From the works of yesterday

All: LIVE AND LEARN!

(Y/N): If you beg or if you borrow

All: LIVE AND LEARN!

(Y/N): You may never find your way

The Rainbooms then all felt a surge of Equestrian magic flow through all of them including Sunset as they all nod before turning to the crowd with fierce looks that said that they were going to unleash their true magic to them one more time.

Whoa, whoa, whooa

Oh yeeeaaah!

All of the Rainbooms rose up minus Pinkie who was still on the ground playing her drums like a pro as they all Ponied-up again glowing their respective colors. The other bands saw this with a smile as they all decided to let out all of their energy on their instruments as well.

All: Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!

(Y/N) then looks up at the night sky before his eyes widen to see a figure that looked somewhat familiar to him. He takes a closer and all of the light in the sky formed to show the figure of a ghostly tall woman who turned herself towards (Y/N) and winked down at him which made (Y/N)'s eyes widen as thinks that he may knew who that was. He smiles brightly before looking back at the crowd and he continues singing along with Twilight who backs him up.

(Y/N) & Twilight Sparkle: There's a face searching far, so far and wide

Outside of the stage, the Dazzlings could be seen walking away far from the amphitheatre with Adagio looked really angry, Aria just looked annoyed, while Sonata was depressed. Adagio and the other two then heard the music that was coming from the amphitheatre as they turned back to see the light show that was going on.

There's a place where you dream you'd never find

Adagio just scoffed in disgust from this as she just turned and stomped away in anger from looking at that performance. Sonata seemed to be enjoying it as she had a big grin on her face looking like she wanted to stay and see more, but Aria didn't allow it as she pulled Sonata along with her. Back on stage, the performance was still going on like normal as the Rainbooms landed back on the ground and everybody was feeling the groove of the song that (Y/N) was singing.

(Y/N): Hold on to "what if"!

All: Hold on to "what if"!

It was time for them to let out one final boost of their instruments as everybody, even the crowd went all out to sing along with (Y/N)'s song.

All: LIVE AND LEARN!

(Y/N): Hanging on the edge of tomorrow

Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna who were in the audience were clapping along with the song together as they both could just look at (Y/N) with smiles imagining how his mother would react seeing him in a performance like this.

All: LIVE AND LEARN!

(Y/N): From the works of yesterday

All: LIVE AND LEARN!

(Y/N): If you beg or if you borro w

All: LIVE AND LEARN!

(Y/N): You may never find your way

All: LIVE AND LEARN!

(Y/N): Hanging on the edge of tomorrow!

All: LIVE AND LEARN!

(Y/N): From the works of yesterday!

All: LIVE AND LEARN!

(Y/N): If you beg or if you borrow!

All: LIVE AND LEARN!

(Y/N): You may never find your way!

Live and Learn!

All: YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH!

(Y/N): Live and Learn!

All: YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH-

(Y/N): YEAH!!!

(Y/N) then slides his knees up to the edge of the front stage as he grins while striking a chord. Rainbow Dash then strikes another chord, Flash then does one right after, and even Trixie as well as after those, Pinkie bangs on her drums for a little before one last guitar chord was struck and Pinkie went all out on her drums as she even defies gravity by lifting herself up into the air feet first while drumming down repeatedly on every last of her set that she can as (Y/N) strikes one long and final note as some smoke came up from one of Trixie's smoke bombs and all of the light makes all of the musicians look like black silhouettes inside of the smoke cloud.

The Next Day. . .

It was finally time for Twilight to head back home to Equestria where she rightfully belongs as the (Hu) Mane 7 all met up with her at the Wondercolt statue at Canterlot High back in their normal attire.

Applejack:Sure wish you could stay longer.

Twilight Sparkle:Me too. But I have responsibilities in Equestria that I have to get back to. Its citizens need me. But now I can go through the portal whenever I need to. This isn't goodbye. It's just goodbye 'til next time.

Unnoticed, the pink goofball turns to the base, pokes at one side to set it rippling and glowing as that says that the portal to Equestria is open and she shoves her whole face through.Pinkie backs out, dazed and with hair disheveledbefore (Y/N) then steps up towards Twilight while smiling.

(Y/N): Well. . . you think that you can give my pony self the message that I was successful at taking care of you and having you count on me, when needed?

Twilight chuckles from that as she walks up and hugs (Y/N) before pecking him on the lips.

Twilight Sparkle: I'll tell him that you did a really satisfactory job at doing so.

(Y/N): We'll see you real soon, Twi. Take care.

Twilight Sparkle: Thank you, (Y/N).

She then looks down towards her number one assistant.

Twilight Sparkle: Ready, Spike?

Spike:Ready!

He trots forward and through the portal as the others wave to Twilight before she steps in a moment later.

Back at theamphitheatre stage, the original six Rainbooms are warming up on their instruments, while off to one side Vinyl Scratch is readying her turntables and Sunset Shimmer sits writing in her magic journal.

Sunset Shimmer: (Dear Princess Twilight,Missing you already, and I hope you'll be back soon. Things are definitely looking up for me here at Canterlot High. But I know I still have a lot to learn about friendship. Hope you don't mind if I write to you for advice when I need it.Your friend, Sunset Shimmer.)

As she closes the book, (Y/N) approaches her with a smile.

(Y/N): Come on, Sunset. We're going to be starting soon.

Sunset Shimmer: Okay. . . Oh, and (Y/N). . .

(Y/N): Yeah?

Sunset Shimmer: Thanks for everything. . . Not giving up on me, showing me the magic of friendship. . . Really, thank you.

(Y/N): *smiles* You're welcome, Sunset. Trust me, whatever it takes, I won't stop caring about you or the other girls as you all mean a lot to me.

(Y/N) walks away from Sunset who smiles from this and when he does a thought came into Sunset's mind which made her blush.

(Y/N): (In Sunset Shimmer's Mind)I love you. I love you all.

Sunset Shimmer: (There's no doubt about it that I love you as well, (Y/N). I just wish that I'll have enough confidence to truly show you this feelings that I've been hiding from you for a while.)

She then breaks out of her little romantic thought as Rainbow Dash calls out to her.

Rainbow Dash: Hey! You ready or what?

Sunset then runs over with her guitar slung up.

Sunset Shimmer:Ready!

Pinkie then counts off with her drum sticks.

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Pinkie Pie:One! Two! Three! Four!

Applejack: Once upon a time

You came into my world and made the stars align

Rarity: Now I can see the signs

You pick me up when I get down so I can shine

The Rainbooms: Shine like rainbows

Shine like rainbows

Rainbow Dash: Friends, you are in my lif e

And you can count on me to be there by your side

Sunset Shimmer: And when the music comes alive

We sing our songs to lift us up so we can shine

The Rainbooms: And the sound that we hear in our hearts

Makes a crescendo

And the light that ignites in the dark

It makes us all glow

And shine like rainbows

We shine like rainbows

Together we stand

As the rain begins to fall

And holdin' our heads up high

As the sun shines through it all

And the sound that we hear in our hearts

Makes a crescendo

And the light that ignites in the dark

It makes us all glow

And shine like rainbows

We shine like rainbows

Shine like rainbows

We shine like rainbows

We shine like rainbows

Somewhere in a mysterious looking area,a stylus marking down a signal was making jagged lines on a strip chart. The jagged peaks soon die out, the paper roll stopping as well.

A light violet hand in a long white sleeve then reaches into view to tear the readout away before the scene then showsa bulletin board can be seen, covered with notes and chart readouts. At the center of this jumble is a photograph of Canterlot High, with several strings leading to it and secured dead center with a thumbtack. The latest strip chart is stuck up among the lot, and the camera zooms out to frame a figure in a lab coat eyeing it all intently.

And that girl is. . . Twilight Sparkle?!

Twilight Sparkle?:No doubt about it, Spike. There's definitely something strange going on at that school. . .

The Spike seen behind her just barks in reply to this.

Chapter 13 End.

End of Rainbow Rocks Arc: Sunset's True Feelings

It has been just over a week ever since all of Canterlot High was over control of the sirens and the (Hu) Mane 8 also now known as the Rainbooms have broken their spell with their music and made sure that the sirens could never cast a spell on anyone anymore to regain power over themselves. Twilight has returned back to Equestria as well and now the portal to Equestria is open for as long as needed, so anybody can travel when they want to.

Things seemed even more peaceful for the Rainbooms after the battle happened as well as they all became even more famous throughout the school. Best part was that Sunset Shimmer, who was frequently shunned by others due to her past nature, was now accepted as someone who has reformed and saved the school as well. Sunset was happy with her new student life in Canterlot High as she even hung out with more than just the Rainbooms like the Cutie Mark Crusaders, Bulk Biceps, Flash Sentry, and more.

However, while things were getting peaceful around the area, it didn't exactly mean that everybody was happy with how things were now. Sunset is now seen walking back from school to her home and is also sporting a new outfit that involves a light blue dress that reaches from the top of her chest to her legs which now have dark blue leggings on them. She even decided to let her hair grow just a little bit from before.

She checks her mailbox and gets some letters. Seeing each of them made her sigh solemnly which meant that it wasn't really something to be happy about.

Sunset Shimmer: *sighs* I really do need a job if I'm going to keep living here like this. I can't really go anywhere from what I've seen though as many stores don't really need hiring these days.

While Sunset Shimmer did live in the Human World by herself for a ton of moons, it wasn't exactly easy for her either. When she first came to the Human World, she had used stolen gems and jewelry that she took from the Canterlot Castle Treasury room to pay to make a living in this world. However that was years ago. . . and now she's almost at her limit.

Sunset Shimmer: As much as I don't want to admit it. . . I'm going to need some help, but where would I start?

As she thinks this, the wind blows just a little bit causing her hair to flow in it and as she gets it straight again, she looks in the direction of a tree and strangely enough the branches were shaped in a way that looked kind of familiar to her. . . They were shaped in a way of a certain person's Cutie Mark that had a heart on it. This instantly made Sunset think a little bit more as she puts a finger to her chin.

Sunset Shimmer: (Maybe (Y/N) isn't doing much today, I think I'll ask him and see what he's up to.)

Sunset then decides to pull out her phone and she sent a couple of texts to (Y/N) asking him if he had any plans after school today. She waited for a response from him before after a few minutes, she got one back saying that he's free for today and the weekend since he was lucky enough to not get any homework or projects that were due over the weekend. Sunset smiles from this and decides to make her way over towards (Y/N)'s house for the rest of the afternoon.

Soon Sunset arrives at (Y/N)'s house and she walks up to the front door and she holds her hand up to knock on the door. When she was just about to knock, she hesitates for a little bit as she thinks that she doesn't really want to burden (Y/N) with problems that she really should face on her own, but even so, it really is something that she should ask someone to do and (Y/N) was the first person that came to her mind, so she sighs and just knocks before (Y/N) came out and opened the door not long after as he smiles at Sunset.

(Y/N): Hey, Sunset.

Sunset Shimmer: Hey, (Y/N). I know that we just got out of school a little bit recently, but I was wondering if you would like to just walk around with me for a little bit. I. . . just had a hunch that I needed to talk to someone.

(Y/N) raised an eyebrow at this as this made him think that Sunset was having some problems that she just can't say out loud. However, he smiles at her request and nods as if she does have a problem, then he'll help out in whatever way that he can.

(Y/N): Sure, I'll hang out with you for as long as you want me to for the day. Like I said, I'm not really busy for the entire day and weekend, so I'll be a free man whenever you want to just speak to me.

Sunset chuckles lightly from this as his attitude compared to hers made her feel somewhat better.

Sunset Shimmer: Thanks. You coming?

(Y/N): Yeah, let's get moving.

The two of them walked outside of (Y/N)'s house together and began walking across the sidewalk in the direction that was going back towards the school.

(Y/N): So, what's been going on with you, Sunset?

Sunset felt a little nervous at being asked that question as she sees that (Y/N) is already probing her. She didn't feel that this was the right time to answer, so she instead tries to hide her real reason and respond with a different answer.

Sunset Shimmer: I've been. . . good. R-Really good.

It doesn't take an Applejack for (Y/N) to see that Sunset was trying to cover up what she was hiding and while he was confused by what she could possibly need to hide from him now, he decided that he should let it go as more information is necessary before asking her about what her mood change is all about.

Sunset Shimmer: What about you? Has anything interesting happened with you and your girlfriends? You know, ever since the little "incident" with the sirens and all.

(Y/N): I can say that they have been keeping a more close eye on me than usual as I still think that they have a gut feeling that I may like other girls that are quote unquote, "pretty, yet suspicious" considering that's what you would describe the Dazzlings when we first met them.

(Y/N) cringes a little bit from the memory of that.

(Y/N): I still can't believe I let them manipulate me like that. I should've known way better since you instantly found them fishy before me.

(Y/N) said this with an annoyed sigh as he was still kind of frustrated with himself that he fell for the Dazzligns when he knew from the start that they were up to no good. Sunset just puts a hand on (Y/N)'s shoulder as she looks up at him with sympathy in her eyes.

Sunset Shimmer: You did the right thing in the end though, (Y/N). You told us the truth and we were able to see that they staged that scene to trick all of us into breaking apart from you.

It was then her turn to feel bad as she looked away from (Y/N).

Sunset Shimmer: I guess I said some bad things and overreacted a little bit to when I first saw it. . .

(Y/N): Don't blame yourself, Sunset. The Dazzlings are to blame for almost everything that happened in Canterlot High, not you. Speaking of them, I wonder where they are going now. I mean from what Twilight told us, they practically arrived here in our world not too long ago and mostly used their ruby pendants to survive out here on their own. Now that they're broken to pieces, they can't really do anything more.

Sunset Shimmer: Who knows, but let's just be happy that they're not going to go anywhere to try and manipulate any more students to do their bidding.

(Y/N): *nods* Agreed.

Both of them smile at one another before chuckling as it seemed to go really back and forth with them trying to comfort the other person. As they do, they both finally arrived at the area of where CHS was and once they do, Sunset suddenly stops in her tracks which (Y/N) sees as he stops too to face Sunset.

(Y/N): Sunset? What's up now?

Sunset doesn't respond to that answer and just looks on at the school staring at something. It (Y/N) a second before he sees that Sunset was staring at the school's Wondercolt statue which is also the portal to where Equestria is. Due to Twilight's tinkering and brains, she was able to now have the portal open for anyone to access when they want to and it made Sunset think just what is going on down there in Equestria while they are still there in the Human World.

(Y/N): Oh. . . thinking about Equestria?

Sunset Shimmer: Well, I guess. I mean I was originally from there, right? Ever since Twilight told us that this is going to stay open from now on, I just can't help but feel like I want to know what's been going on down there while I was away for so long.

Sunset stares at the statue with unease as (Y/N) looks back and forth between her and the statue mirror. An idea then came to his mind as he turns to Sunset.

(Y/N): If you really want to visit so bad, why not ask Twilight?

Sunset Shimmer: Really?

(Y/N): Sure, I mean there's nothing stopping you from seeing your old home now. . . and to be honest, I'm feeling curious to what's on the other side of that mirror as well. You've told me a lot about ponies and all, but I really feel like I want to see Equestria for myself.

Sunset Shimmer: You think that's a good idea?

(Y/N): What makes you ask that question?

Sunset Shimmer: Well for starters, there is another you in my world and. . . it would look kind of awkward to see yourself meet yourself. . . you know what I mean? Especially since he's a prince in that world too.

(Y/N): Maybe it won't be the least shocking thing to meet myself, but considering that it's "me" I don't think that I'll have too many problems.

Sunset was still a little bit uncertain, but it wasn't really about (Y/N)'s pony self, but rather the things that she's done when she was formerly in Equestria.

Sunset Shimmer: Thing is. . . I'm a little anxious for more than just that. You remember when I told you about Princess Celestia? The ruler of Equestria and my old mentor before I betrayed and left her?

(Y/N): Right. . . Oh. . . Is this about reuniting with her as well?

Sunset Shimmer: *sighs* Yeah. After what I did, I don't really know if she'll even want to see me.

She said this with a depressed voice and (Y/N) thought a little bit on why seeing Princess Celestia would make her nervous. It then clicked in his mind when he did realize that Sunset never mentioned anything about apologizing to her. Ever since she has been gone, Princess Celestia never got a message back from Sunset to let her know that she was either okay or how she thinks of the world of that she now lives in.

(Y/N): I get it. You think that you may not have the best welcome if you meet with Princess Celestia after all of your former actions?

Sunset reluctantly nods from this as (Y/N) looks at the portal to Equestria before back at Sunset with a serious look before taking her hand which surprised her and she looked straight up at (Y/N).

(Y/N): In that case. . . maybe you should go and visit Equestria Sunset. If this portal is now open 24/7, then this will be your chance to make amends to who you wronged back in Equestria. If Twilight is back there, then I'm sure that she had to have told some ponies who lived there something about your new deeds that helped save our school. Like the Battle of the Bands. You also mentioned your step-parents to me too, so I think that if we just explain everything to her, then she'll completely understand and forgive you.

Sunset Shimmer: But how do you know that she will listen to me?

(Y/N): I don't, but Twilight and I will back up your case on meeting your former mentor. You won't be alone the entire time, I promise.

Sunset looked at the portal again as the glass part of it shines just a little bit before she looks back at (Y/N) with a little bit of uncertainty.

Sunset Shimmer: You're really sure that you want to go to Equestria with me?

(Y/N): No more sure than how I'm already here standing here and talking with you.

Sunset looks at (Y/N) and after hearing his words said out loud like that, she slowly grows a smile on her face before she hugs (Y/N) which surprised him, but he returned it nonetheless.

Sunset Shimmer: Thanks, (Y/N). You're right. I think that it's time that I revisit Equestria and visit some of the ponies that I haven't seen in awhile.

(Y/N): No problem. Like I said, I'm here to help you along the way that we're there.

They then decide to end the hug after those words were said and Sunset reaches in her backpack that she brought along with her and she motions her hand for (Y/N) to follow her as they both go to sit down beside the statue. Sunset then begins writing a message to Twilight to explain the situation that they both have been feeling. After they waited for a couple of minutes, Twilight was able to write back to them as the journal glowed and vibrated. Sunset opens the journal as she along with (Y/N) read in their minds what was written inside of it.

Twilight Sparkle: (In Sunset Shimmer & (Y/N)'s Mind) You guys are coming over?! That sounds great! I'm a little surprised that (Y/N) wanted to come as well, but even so it'll be nice seeing you again as I missed you guys already while being back in Equestria. I'll wait by the portal for you to arrive as soon as you can.

That was where the writing stopped as this made Sunset and (Y/N) smile at this as they look at each other before standing up to walk to the front of the mirror portal. As they do, (Y/N) was already a little bit curious on how the portal worked as he sticks his hand through it slightly and when he does. . . he sees his hand turn into a (C/C) hoof which made his eyes pop open before he slowly pulls it back out to see that his hand was normal again.

Sunset Shimmer: You sure you won't be too freaked out once we're there? I mean seeing that reaction you look like you have second thoughts.

(Y/N) looks at Sunset before back at the mirror with determination.

(Y/N): Nope. No second thoughts at all. Don't worry, wherever Twilight is on the other side of that portal that goes to Equestria, I'm sure that I'll be able to handle what I see.

He then takes a deep breath to brace for what Equestria is going to be like for him before looking at Sunset.

(Y/N): Are you ready?

Sunset Shimmer: *nods* Ready.

(Y/N): One. . .

Sunset Shimmer: Two. . .

(Y/N) & Sunset Shimmer: Three!

With being called to tell them that they're ready, Sunset and (Y/N) stepped through the mirror portal and a bright light flashed as the two were sent through a rainbow colored worm tunnel. As they were flying through, (Y/N) and Sunset Shimmer spun around and around through the portal path and when (Y/N) looked at his entire body, it was glowing a bright white light before his entire body shines and it fills the entire screen.

Equestria. . .

At the crystal mirror, the glass mirror shines before two pony figures shoot out of the the mirror and they both fly through the air before landing on the ground to roll against it many times before crashing into a bookshelf causing many books to fall off and on top of the two ponies.

???: Whoa! Are you two alright?

That familiar female voice levitates the books off of the two ponies in a purple aura surrounding it before they place them up back on the shelf where they belong and the two ponies had their eyes rolling around in circles and stars above their heads before they both sat up on the ground. The male pony shook his head to get rid of the dizziness while the female pony rubs her head. Both of them look ahead to see a pony withpale, light grayish mulberry coat, a dark sapphire blue mane and tail with moderate purple and brilliant raspberry streaks in them, she had moderate violet eyes and her Cutie Mark is a pink-six-pointed sparkle surrounded by five small white sparkles. This was Twilight and she looks down at both of the ponies with a concerned as (Y/N) looks at her surprised.

(Y/N): Twilight? Is that really you. . .? As a pony. . .?

Twilight Sparkle: *nods* That's right. As you can see, you are one as well.

(Y/N)'s eyes widen from this before he looks all over his body to see that he now has a (C/C) coat, he also now has a (M/C) mane and a (T/C) tail while keeping his (E/C) eyes on his face. He even looked on his back to see that he has wings on his back and he looks up on his forehead to see that he has a horn as well. As (Y/N) stared at himself in astonishment, Twilight levitates him up before making him land back down on all of his hooves.

He looks at Twilight before stretching out his hoof and wiggling it around a bit before walking around like a normal pony would compared to a two-legged human. He looks at the wings on his back and he smiles at them before opening them up as he had some experience with the wings when he was Ponied-Up along with his other girlfriends.

(Y/N): This is almost unbelievable, but you know what they say, seeing is believing.

Sunset then groans as it was her turn to get up and walk on four hooves again like she used to. (Y/N) was surprised to see Sunset in her pony form as well before he smiled at how similar she looked to when she was a human besides the fact that they don't need to wear clothes.

(Y/N): Wow! Sunset, I never thought that I would see you look like this as a pony. You look amazing.

Sunset Shimmer: *giggles* Thanks. And you can definitely say "wow" again, it's been a long while ever since I've seen myself like this.

(Y/N): So, how about I actually look at a reflection of myself on how I look as a pony?

(Y/N) says this as he was getting ready to walk back to where the Crystal Mirror was where he first entered, but as he does, he accidentally bumps into somepony else causing them both to fall onto the floor. (Y/N) shakes his head before looking ahead at the pony he bumped into.

(Y/N): Sorry about that. I wasn't looking where I was going and I'm kind of new at this.

However, when (Y/N) takes another look ahead at who he bumped into. . . his eyes pop wide open in extreme shock. It turns out that the pony he bumped into. . .

Was himself. . . The actual Pony (Y/N) that lives in Equestria. They both looked at each other with the same reaction and they stayed silent for a minute staring at each other as it was indeed like looking into a mirror. Twilight nervously chuckles while Sunset was kind of afraid of something like this happening. The silence went on for a bit longer with no one saying anything until the (Y/N)'s jumped back and screamed while pointing their hooves at one another.

(Y/N) & Pony (Y/N): AAAAAHHHHH!!

They kept on screaming before both Twilight and Sunset trot over to cover their mouths to get them to stop screaming in shock as one (Y/N) is meeting another.

Twilight Sparkle: Okay. We know that this is kind of freaky for you both, so you're not going to scream out loud in this castle where everypony inside can possibly hear you, alright?

Both (Y/N) nod from this as Twilight and Sunset sigh before taking their hooves off of the (Y/N)'s and they both still looked at each other in shock before speaking the same words as well.

(Y/N) & Pony (Y/N): Y-You're ME! N-No! I'm YOU! Wait? Who am I?!

Sunset Shimmer: Um. . . one at a time, please.

Pony (Y/N) looked at Sunset Shimmer and the moment that he did, he immediately recognized her as he gives her a skeptical glare.

Pony (Y/N): Wait a second, you're the pony who stole my crown the last time that you were here.

Sunset Shimmer's eyes widen from this and she blushes with a nervous look as she backs away a little bit from Pony (Y/N). He was a little bit annoyed on why she was here until (Y/N) puts a hoof beside his other self.

(Y/N): Don't worry. . . uh. . . (Y/N). I came here with her. She's actually helped me for a little bit and Twilight as well.

Pony (Y/N): You know considering that I'm talking to. . . me. . . I would be sure that you're the one doing all of the helping.

(Y/N): No, not really. I mean yes I've been a big help too as Twilight had to have told you about the times that I have helped her out when the sirens were in my world.

Pony (Y/N): Oh, I see. Speaking of which, what did you guys do with them after you beat them?

Sunset Shimmer: We don't know. They escaped before we could even probe or apprehend them. It shouldn't be a big deal though.

Pony (Y/N): How so?

Twilight Sparkle: Thanks to you- I mean the other you. . . The pendants that they were using to suck up all of our Equestrian magic were destroyed. Without those, they won't do anymore damage in that world.

Pony (Y/N): Ah, I see. That's a huge relief for both of you then.

Sunset Shimmer: How have things been for you two even though it's only been over a week since the Battle of the Bands?

Twilight Sparkle: It actually has been been more busy than you think.

Pony (Y/N): We were called to this eccentric kind of town for where nopony has their Cutie Marks.

(Y/N): Cutie Marks?

Pony (Y/N): You see the symbol that's on our flanks?

The (Y/N) from the Human World then looks at his own flank to see exactly what his pony self was talking about as it was the exact same symbol that he wore on his clothes almost every day.

Pony (Y/N): That's a Cutie Mark. It symbolizes your special talent. And you definitely know what my special talent is. . .

(Y/N) chuckles from that before they both start to speak at the same times again.

(Y/N)/Pony (Y/N): Helping others and protecting them when needed because that's our job as the Hero of Canterlot High/Equestria!

They both gasped that they almost said the exact same words as they are both convinced now that they are indeed the same person.

(Y/N): Wh-Wha. . . How?!

Pony (Y/N): We're like the same minds, dude!

(Y/N): OH MY GAAAHHHHHHH!

(Y/N) & Pony (Y/N): WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-

Both Twilight and Sunset silenced them both once more by covering their mouths with their hooves as they both had annoyed looks on their faces.

Twilight Sparkle: You two really are the same in every way. . .

Sunset Shimmer: Seriously, at this point you two are just showing off.

They let go of their mouths before they both smirked at each other to test them once more.

(Y/N): Hey! There's a Pinkie Pie here, right?

Pony (Y/N): One hundred percent.

(Y/N): What do you always when she does something that you can't explain?

Sunset shakes her head with an exasperated smile while Twilight facehooves.

Twilight Sparkle: Here we go again. . .

(Y/N) & Pony (Y/N): That's Pinkie folks!

The two of them laughed at each other at just how similar they are while Sunset and Twilight looked at each other with smirks as they thought that them meeting each other would have never gone this far to them bonding.

Sunset Shimmer: *sighs* As much as I would enjoy watching you two have all of that playful banter, there's something else that I actually came here for, right (Y/N)?

(Y/N)'s eyes widen from this as his Pony (Y/N) just stared at her confused.

Sunset Shimmer: I didn't really come here just to visit and reunite with you guys, but. . . I want to make amends to Princess Celestia.

Twilight's eyes widened hearing that said to them as her mouth was agape that that's something she suggested.

Twilight Sparkle: R-Really? That's. . . pretty sudden. Are you sure that's what you really want to do right now?

Sunset Shimmer: I couldn't help myself. The longer I stared at that mirror, the longer that I couldn't help but be anxious on how she would feel to see me again.

(Y/N): *nods* And I came to help in case things did get unreasonable.

Pony (Y/N): Princess Celestia did tell me a little bit about you, Sunset Shimmer. Honestly. . . it's make a little bit nervous too because you know. . .

Twilight Sparkle: Well. . . I suppose I can take you to Canterlot if you're really here for that, but we may have a little problem with that.

(Y/N): What problem?

Twilight Sparkle: Do I really need to spell it out?

Twilight then points both of her hooves at the (Y/N)'s as they both look at her in confusion before each other and they suddenly got the picture on what Twilight was referring to. They both are exactly the same from head to hooves and if people say that a duplicate (Y/N) was in the world, everybody might freak out.

Pony (Y/N): Oh. . .

(Y/N): Yeah, that is a problem. . .

Pony (Y/N): In that case, why don't I just stay here with Spike and look after the castle while you three are away to see Princess Celestia in Canterlot?

Everybody turned their eyes to Pony (Y/N) a little surprised from that.

Twilight Sparkle: Really? You sure that you want to do that, sweetie?

Pony (Y/N): It's a problem that my (Y/N) came to handle and if I'm being honest, just one of ME is more than enough as backup.

(Y/N) smirks at his pony self flattering him.

(Y/N): You don't say~?

Pony (Y/N) smirks back at his other self before seeing the little mess that (Y/N) and Sunset made when they first arrived at the castle.

Pony (Y/N): Besides, I can help him clean this place in no time flat without even needing to use too much magic! Watch this!

(Y/N) watches with interest on what Pony (Y/N) was going to do as the pony duplicate levitates all of the books up into the air before doing a backflip into the air to fly and he then zips all over the library room catching books and places them in their respective shelves like a pinball going all across a pinball machine and (Y/N) just stares in jaw dropped shock on how powerful his other self was. Twilight just looks up at him while shaking her head with a smirk.

Twilight Sparkle: What a showoff. . .

As soon as he was done, Pony (Y/N) landed back down on the ground before turning to his other self to see his reaction as all he can do is flinch and look at him in astonishment.

Pony (Y/N): Heh. Pretty slick move, huh?

(Y/N): Dude. . . THAT WAS AWESOME!

(Y/N) says this as he jumps up to do a backflip as well and he pumps a hoof too while smiling brightly. Twilight and Sunset just smile at (Y/N) able to see something that his pony self can do that he couldn't do himself.

Pony (Y/N): Thanks! Now if you'll excuse me, I'll get started on helping my dragon buddy out with more of his chores that he has going on.

Pony (Y/N) then trots out of the room and (Y/N) couldn't help but be astonished at how easy it was to just relate to his other self in almost everything. Twilight then walks over to the door and gestures for (Y/N) and Sunset to follow her.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, we should make our way to Canterlot too. Come on, I'll take you guys there by train.

Twilight then trots out of the room and (Y/N) was getting ready to follow her, but not before he looks back over to Sunset to see her sigh and look down as anxious as she was before. This concerned (Y/N) as he walks over to her.

(Y/N): Sunset? Is everything okay?

Sunset Shimmer: *sighs* Like I said, I just can't help but feel nervous on meeting Princess Celestia again. I know I said that I wanted to meet her now, but. . . I was just acting brave. You may not remember too much, but she banished me from the castle and I could no longer study because of what I did.

(Y/N) felt Sunset's anxiety as he nods before putting a hoof around her back.

(Y/N): Don't worry about it, Sunset. That's why followed you here, remember? In case she hasn't changed a lot ever since we met her, we'll be right behind you to speak for you. Besides, if you don't say something to her she won't really know how much you changed.

Sunset Shimmer: What do you mean?

(Y/N): You said that Princess Celestia is just like Principal Celestia in our world, right? Well, I know Principal Celestia well since she was close friends with my mother. You don't need to try and force yourself to look desperate for forgiveness. Just be honest with her and explain how you changed ever since and she'll listen. . . I'm sure of it.

Sunset thought of (Y/N)'s words and the more she thought about it, the more that it made a lot of sense as well. She takes a deep breath to let out some of the stress that she was feeling before looking at (Y/N) with a smile.

Sunset Shimmer: I'll do what I can. Thanks, (Y/N).

(Y/N): *smiles* No problem.

They both then exit the castle in the direction where Twilight was going so that they can go and see all of Canterlot for themselves and meet Princess Celestia as well.

Outside of the castle, the three were now walking through Ponyville and every time that (Y/N) took a look at the citizens, they would wave back with a smile at him which made him smile as well as he could tell that if he's pretty popular in Canterlot High then it wouldn't surprise him if his other self was popular to other ponies in Ponyville.

(Y/N): Wow! Everybody that I know all across Canterlot High is really a talking pony here.

Twilight Sparkle: That's right, there's in fact a pony counterpart for almost everybody that I met in that world.

(Y/N): Even my girlfriends?

Twilight Sparkle: Even your girlfriends. They all live here in Ponyville too.

(Y/N): Really? You think that I can meet them too?

Twilight Sparkle: Sorry, I don't think so. They're all pretty busy with their hooves full after our little adventure together, but I'll be sure to tell them that you said hi.

(Y/N): Oh, okay. I see.

Sunset Shimmer: Yeah, that's a shame. I would've liked to meet them all as well.

Twilight Sparkle: And I'm sure that they would all be happy to meet you both. Come on, the train station is this way.

(Y/N) and Sunset nodded from this as they both make their way to the train station while following Twilight. Once they arrived at the train station, they departed their way towards Canterlot once they were boarded. After about a half hour trip, they finally made their arrival at Canterlot. Seeing Canterlot in Equestria compared to the Canterlot in the Human World blew (Y/N)'s mind away as he couldn't believe that an entire royal city like this is literally on the side of the mountain. On their way to the castle, Sunset and (Y/N) did a little bit of sightseeing before they finally arrived at the royal palace. Thanks to Twilight. . . and surprisingly (Y/N), they were all able to enter the castle. They walked through for a little bit before they finally arrived at a set of huge double doors.

Twilight Sparkle: Alright, here we are.

What were through these doors was obviously the throne room to where Princess Celestia and Princess Luna are. Sunset grew a nervous look once more as she sweats a little bit as well, but (Y/N) pats her on the back with his hoof to reassure her that she has nothing to worry about. Sunset once again took a deep breath before nodding to say that she was ready as the two doors open up to show two alicorn ponies standing on top of a throne. They were Princess Celestia and Princess Luna as Princess Celestia was standing front and center atop of the dais and Princess Luna just to her left.

The two royal sisters had unsmiling demeanors, and the elder spreads her wings imperiously, prompting Sunset to shrink down into herself as undiluted terror roots itself in her brain. By the time she, (Y/N), and Twilight reach the base of the dais, she has her eyes firmly fixed on the red carpet they have been following.Twilight offers up a humoring grin in a room that is deathly silent except for the gushing fountains that flank the dais.

Twilight Sparkle:Sooo, Princess Celestia. . . *nervous laugh* You'll never guess who's back! Actually, maybe you can guess, 'cause she's right here. But, um. . .

The stern, stony face from Celestia regards both of them through one visible, narrowed eye through her mane. (Y/N) leans over to whisper to Twilight.

(Y/N): *whispers* Not really helping, Twilight.

He then looks down towards Sunset with a determined glare.

(Y/N): *whispers* Remember, just be honest and tell her just how much you think of yourself now.

Sunset nods andcycles a deep breath through her lungs and steps forward to look Celestia straight on.

Sunset Shimmer:Princess Celestia, the last time we saw each other, I was your snide little pupil who betrayed and abandoned you. I went behind your back to try and become something that I was clearly not prepared for yet. I said things that I shouldn't have and demanded for things that I hadn't yet earned. I'm sure that Twilight told you about everything of what happened to me when I lived with my step-parents. They cared about nothing but seeing me succeed so that the family name was never tarnished. I should have said something to you when I had the chance, but I was so snobby and angry that I kept my kept my mouth shut still looking for revenge. However, that all changes here as to why I'm speaking with you now.I come before you a changed pony, humbly asking for forgiveness.

The humorless solar sovereign folds in her wings and descends to floor level. Sunset's eyes constrict in pure panic as she finds herself enveloped by the approaching shadow and all too soon, Celestia is looming over her and staring her down point-blank.

Sunset Shimmer:Or I can just go, and you never have to see me again.

She is absolutely not prepared for a gold-shod hoof to reach out and lift her chin gently. . . or for the white face to shift into a smile of warm acceptance.

Princess Celestia:I've missed you, Sunset Shimmer.

This surprised Sunset greatly as she looked down before back up to Celestia with tears in her eyes.

Sunset Shimmer:I. . . I'm so sorry.

She eases close enough to embrace one long foreleg and Celestia reciprocates by leaning down to wrap the other one across Sunset's back. The wordless act of forgiveness prompts smiles on all of the visitors' faces as Twilight letting hers bloom into a toothy grin and a Pinkie-level squeal of barely contained glee while (Y/N) smirked and slowly nodded approving of this reunion.

Princess Celestia: And I'm sorry as well. As your mentor, I should have been more aware to what you were going through with your step-parents. It was the exact same way on that day I first lost my sister, Luna. I was too focused on my own duties as Equestria's ruler to see what she was becoming and we both had to give away something so personal that it led us to being separated. The same situation goes with you. I am just as sorry as you are, Sunset.

(Y/N) smiled at this reunion, but he felt like he should say something to this as while both ponies have done things wrong, they have done better things now in the present. Considering that Celestia was the exact same way in his world and that she knows him pretty well too in this world, (Y/N) decides to speak up.

(Y/N): Sunset, Celestia, may I actually say something to the both of you? I don't really think that you two should be blaming yourselves at all for what happened between you. I mean Celestia, you're a princess and a ruler, right? I'm sure that means that you clearly have a lot going on with you go through as well, so there was no absolute way that you could've known what Sunset has done. A ruler of Equestria can't help absolutely everyone when needed, but she can do what she can handle. You don't need to blame yourself for Sunset's predicament. And Sunset, remember during the Fall Formal of what we talked about? You were just missing something as you wanted to feel loved and part of a family, something that you never got and it led to doing things that you regret. But now, look on the brighter side of things. You both are now here as better ponies and making amends which is a big leap from the last time you were with each other. All you need to do is just move on from the past and focus what you can do in the present and the future. And you're not alone, you've got friends here and family too that can help you out.

The room grew silent after this giant speech as (Y/N) walked back towards Twilight who looked at Sunset and Princess Celestia to nod in agreement with him. However, Princess Celestia smiled from this as she spoke once more.

Princess Celestia: You're right, (Y/N). We cannot change what we have done in the past, but for now we both try our best to give ourselves a better future.

(Y/N): That's correct.

Sunset Shimmer: Even so, I'm still really sorry about everything that I did, Princess Celestia.

Princess Celestia: The feeling is completely mutual, Sunset. I'm sure that one day that we can both truly understand that what we both went through, that we'll see past it for good.

Sunset Shimmer: *nods* I couldn't agree more.

They both embraced each other once more with tears of joy on how they were truly feeling with their reunion. All Twilight, (Y/N), and Princess Luna could do was smile warmly at this tender moment as it lasted for about a minute before they both broke the hug.

Sunset Shimmer: Anyways, Princess Celestia, I've also came here for another reason as I've been meaning to ask what happened to my step-parents? Are they still here?

This made Celestia grow a disappointed look on her face being asked that question.

Princess Celestia: *sighs* Unfortunately. . . no. They had moved away some time ago.

Sunset's eyes widen from this as she felt just as disappointed as Celestia was.

Sunset Shimmer: Really?

Princess Celestia: *nods* Believe it or not, when Twilight came back to Equestria for the first time, she had informed me of everything that you told her about your step-parents. This made me so heartbroken to hear that I finally did what I should've done and I confronted them myself at their home. I told them everything that Twilight told me and they tried to deny what I told them by saying that I had no such evidence to prove that they did such a thing to you. They immediately regretted that when I showed them what Twilight had told me and they were at an immediate loss of words. I then gave them a stern talk about how immoral and irresponsible it was for how they raised you. After that, I decided to leave and let them think about everything that they've done to. . . only to find out that in the next few days that I returned there. . . they were gone as their home was vacant. One of the royal guards however, came to me with a scroll that I believe that you should see, Sunset. It was from your step-parents.

She then walked over to her throne to levitate out a scroll that was lying down next to it and she brought it down in front of Sunset who started looking at it with curiosity.

Princess Celestia: They told me in this letter that if I were ever to see you again, that I should give you this.

Sunset's eyes widen from this before she opened it and read it out loud so everypony could hear.

Sunset Shimmer: "My step-daughter Sunset Shimmer, I really hope that Princess Celestia will one day deliver this to you and you see these words. Your step-mother and I could never tell you this face to face now, but we just wanted to say that we are truly, very sorry for how we acted towards you you're entire life. Princess Celestia learned about our past actions and she confronted us on our wrongdoings and from what she told us from the newly crowned princess, Princess Twilight Sparkle, we now realized our mistake. We were being undeniably selfish and irresponsible when she should and could have been way better step-parents to you. We finally saw that you wanted a lot more love than you initially received and even wanted to feel like we're all family. If you still hate us and never want to think about us again then we completely understand as we can never forgive ourselves for what we did to you. We just want you to know that we are truly sorry for how we acted. We want to also let you know that your mother and I have decided to drop our noble statuses and head out and live out as humble travelling ponies. Wherever we are, we would like to ask you that you do not find us as this is a journey that we want to seek for ourselves. But please know that whatever happens that we hope that your life is going the best that it can. We sincerely hope that you made lots of friends when you left us and we hope that one day. . . you can truly forgive us and think of us as ponies who really do love you. Sincerely, your step-father, Star Gleam.

When Sunset finally finished reading this, her eyes were incredibly wide and she couldn't help but stare at this in silence and shock on what she just read. Even Twilight and (Y/N) were surprised to what they just heard as they both looked at each other in astonishment before back at Sunset.

Sunset Shimmer: I. . . I can't believe it.

(Y/N): They finally realized their mistakes. . . This proves it all. . .

Princess Celestia: It would appear so. Sunset, what do you plan to do now that you have heard this message?

Sunset didn't respond to that for the longest minute as she was too busy trying to process all of what was currently said to her from the letter. After such a long time from being separated from her step-parents, they were able to finally learn their lesson and they changed not only their act, but their personal lives as well. A part of Sunset felt somewhat disappointed that she was able to to see them in person, but the other part said that she was relieved that knowing the tension between her and her step-parents was finally over after so long. She really wanted to see if she could possibly find out where they are, but in the letter they stated that they want Sunset to continue living her own life away from them as they know it's been a lot better for her. With no other option in place, she decided that she will accept the promise that they asked of her.

Sunset Shimmer: I guess I can do nothing, but. . . accept their advice and their promise to me. I mean they clearly have moved on with their lives, so the next best thing that I can do is move on with mine. I'm just. . . so relieved that they finally got what I was really going through and they intend to change themselves for the better. Thank you for showing this to me, Princess Celestia.

Princess Celestia: *nods* Of course.

(Y/N): So what do you plan on doing now, Sunset?

Sunset Shimmer: I think that I feel like exploring Canterlot for a little while longer if that's okay with you and Twilight.

Twilight and (Y/N) just smiled at this as they both nod.

Twilight Sparkle: Sure. We don't mind at all.

Sunset smiled brightly from this before turning back to Princess Celestia who walks up to her.

Sunset Shimmer: I'm really happy that I came here. I was able to learn more than I was originally thinking.

Princess Celestia: I'm glad that you came to visit as well, Sunset. It has been such a long time.

They then embrace each other for one last time to say goodbye to each other before breaking the hug.

Princess Celestia: Take care of yourself, Sunset Shimmer.

Sunset Shimmer: I will Princess Celestia. Whatever happens from now on, I won't let you or Twilight down.

After the goodbyes were said, all three ponies left to leave the royal sisters to their business while returning to the streets of Canterlot. As the three of them were casually walking around the town, (Y/N) couldn't help but see that many of the ponies were acting really snobby by having their noses turned up in a regal manner.

(Y/N): *whispers* Wow, you weren't kidding when you said that some ponies here in Canterlot are full of themselves.

Both Sunset and Twilight nodded in agreement to that comment.

Twilight Sparkle: *whispers* Unfortunately, I can't deny that either. Canterlot does have many sophisticated types of ponies who like to flaunt their status out towards others, thinking that they're better than many other ponies. Not all of them are like that, but still. Some ponies just give me and my (Y/N) some more respect because we're both prince and princess.

(Y/N): *whispers* Well, I'm glad that we share the same opinion.

Suddenly, Twilight and (Y/N) then noticed something as Sunset wasn't walking with them. They looked behind themselves to see that Sunset lagged a few steps behind and was currently staring at something with a sad look on her face. Twilight and (Y/N) walked over to her and they looked in the direction that they were looking and they saw that she was looking at a house in the distance that seemed to stick out more than the others. It made (Y/N) confused for a second on why Sunset would be staring at that before realization struck him on what that house was.

(Y/N): Was that you're old home?

Sunset Shimmer: *nods* It is.

(Y/N) and Twilight then walked up right beside Sunset to stare at the house with her as they can both tell that she wanted to reminisce the past here for a little bit. Sunset had a ton of memories cloud her mind as she felt a ton of emotions. However, she was really unsure on how to feel right now.

Sunset Shimmer: You know. . . I honestly don't know what I should be feeling right now, (Y/N). Should I still be angry at my step-parents for not seeing me face to face or should I feel happy that they finally saw the error of their ways? It's so confusing. This is all confusing. I don't know how I should feel about all of this.

(Y/N) looks at Sunset as he looks at her old home for a minute to think of an answer before he finally turns to her to tell her what he thinks.

(Y/N): I'm not going to go too deep into this since I'm not too sure either, but I will say this. . . Don't let it all get into your head. The more that you think about this happening, the more that it'll make you feel even more terrible about yourself. You don't want that, right? I won't lie, I don't like that they couldn't see you for one last before heading off, but they did do something good at least and that is that they finally thought about you personally and they want to do something better for both them and you.

(Y/N) then puts a hoof around her shoulder.

(Y/N): Just go with what you wanted earlier. Just move on from the past. You've got me, Twilight here, our friends, and a place that you can now call home. There's nothing that you need to feel bad about anymore as the feud with your step-parents is over at last. Sure, we were expecting this to end differently, but that shouldn't matter anymore. What matters now is how we live on with that event.

Twilight Sparkle: I agree with him, Sunset. Don't let it keep circling in your mind. . . I won't lie when I say that it's happened to me some of the times too, but all that it can do is leave you indecisive in the end.

Sunset was surprised from both of them as she took these words into her head as her question all of a sudden just broke and disappeared. She looks at both ponies with a smile before hugging the two which they returned.

Sunset Shimmer: Thanks and you're right. They moved on from what they did and so did I. There's no need to dig any deeper than I already have.

The hug lasted for a moment before they finally part as Twilight nods along with (Y/N).

(Y/N): We're always here for you, Sunset. Do you still want to take in the scenery of your old house or are you ready to head back?

Sunset looked back towards her old home and she looks at it for one last time before closing her eyes, smiling, and shaking her head as she looks back at the two alicorns.

Sunset Shimmer: I think I'm ready to head back.

That was their cue to then gesture for her to follow them as they continued their tour all across Canterlot before it was nearly sunset and time for them to head back to Ponyville.

When the train finally arrived back at Ponyville, it was almost sunset as ponies were seen in town getting ready to wrap up their day and head back home. Twilight, Sunset, and (Y/N) made their way back to the Castle of Friendship as they made it inside and decided to have a little bit more conversations with each other as Twilight was talking with Sunset while (Y/N) had a little more time to talk with his other pony self. Pony (Y/N) explained to his other self that his mother was actually an alicorn goddess who ruled Equestria before Celestia and Luna and she had to abandon him to save him from government agents that were tracking them down and even (Y/N) explained how he lost his mother as well. They can both relate to one another as they even comforted one another on the topics as they both know that wherever they are, that they'll return to them one day.

Pony (Y/N): It was great meeting you. Also, thanks again for taking care of my girlfriend while she was in your world. . . Wait! I mean. . . our girlfriend. . . um. . .

Pony (Y/N) was a little confused on how this exactly works as (Y/N) stared at him with a raised eyebrow before looking back at Twilight to see her still talking with Sunset as they were both giggling at some girl talk that they had. The more (Y/N) thought about it though, he doesn't see Twilight as often and they've only known each other for quite a short time. He then smiled and looked back at Pony (Y/N) before putting a hoof on his shoulder.

(Y/N): No. . . your girlfriend.

Pony (Y/N): Huh?

(Y/N): Don't get me wrong. I love Twilight as much as you do as she done a lot for me in my world just like how you did a lot for her here in Equestria too. But even so. . . she belongs with only one of us and she lives here in Equestria. You were the one who got into a relationship with her first, not me.

Pony (Y/N) was surprised to hear his other self say this as it was probably one of the last things that he was expecting to come out of his mouth.

(Y/N): I've done my job at taking care of Twilight when she needed and if she were to ever return to my world for any reason, then I'll do the same as what kind of hero would I be if I wasn't. Even though I'm saying this to you, know that Twilight's really good at being a princess and if I was in your place, I couldn't ask for anybody better as she's smart, intelligent, and knows how to get the job done even if it does take our help.

Pony (Y/N) stared at his human turned pony counterpart in shock from that explanation before he smiles at him and sticks his hoof at him. (Y/N) looks at it before knowing what that meant as he raised his hoof and looked at it before sticking it ahead and he shakes Pony (Y/N)'s hoof.

Pony (Y/N): Thanks. I truly do respect that.

(Y/N): No problem. It's what "I" do to make sure things are always right.

They both chuckled from this as (Y/N) has decided to let Twilight out of his harem and let his pony self do the job at being the best boyfriend.

Pony (Y/N): I'll be sure to tell her what you said.

(Y/N): I hope she'll take it well. . .

Pony (Y/N): Like you said, she's with me anyway, so I'm sure that she'll completely understand the situation. Also, I hope that some of those new tricks I demonstrated can help you out when needed in your world. You think that you'll be able to make those moves useful?

(Y/N): *smirks* Hey, you're talking to "you" ya know.

(Y/N) then decides to do the trick that he saw Pony (Y/N) do when he first arrived as he did a backflip in the air and spread his wings out to try and do a little magical dash in the air. . . only to get sent a couple of yards away with a small spark of (F/C) before he comes to a stop in the air and he falls to the ground to land on his head. Pony (Y/N) was surprised from this before he smiles as he sits down and claps his hooves for his duplicate.

Pony (Y/N): Dude, sweet! And you're only going to get better.

(Y/N) stood up on all four hooves and shakes his head to regain his composure as he looks at his pony self with a nervous smile. Twilight and Sunset then walk into the room as it seems as though Sunset was ready to depart back to the Human World where they truly belong.

(Y/N): You ready to go back, Sunset?

Sunset Shimmer: I think I am.

The two of them then turned towards the prince and the princess as they were getting ready to say goodbye to their friends again after they came to visit.

Twilight Sparkle: It was so nice to see you two again.

Sunset Shimmer: It was nice to see you and. . . Prince (Y/N) again too.

(Y/N): I really enjoyed our trip to Canterlot. I even got to see my mother's best friends as ponies.

Pony (Y/N): *chuckles* I bet Celestia and Luna couldn't even tell that it wasn't me, did they?

(Y/N): Nope. It's truly uncanny.

Pony (Y/N): Still, wish you guys could stay here for a bit longer.

Sunset Shimmer: We feel the same way, but our friends are probably wondering where in all of the world have we been all day, so we don't want to keep them worried.

(Y/N): She's got a point.

Twilight Sparkle: I see. Well, we wish you both safe travels on your way back.

Sunset Shimmer: Oh, and Twilight. . .

Twilight Sparkle: Yes, Sunset?

Sunset then suddenly pulled Twilight in for a surprise hug which she did not expect, but she returned it regardless.

Sunset Shimmer: Thank you for being one of the first friends that I've ever had.

Twilight Sparkle: You're very welcome, Sunset. I will always be your friend whether I am here in Equestria or there right beside you in the other world.

After they separated, it was (Y/N)'s turn to share a hug with Twilight as they both smiled.

(Y/N): Take care of yourself. . . princess.

Twilight Sparkle: *giggles* You too, hero.

Both of them broke the hug before Twilight decides to give (Y/N) a goodbye peck on the cheek which surprised him. Pony (Y/N) saw this and he didn't mind that all considering that it was for a goodbye and it was himself as he just smiled. Sunset walks up to the portal and waves to her friends before stepping through to return back to the Human World. (Y/N) looks back at the two Equestria residents before walking back towards the mirror portal as well as Pony (Y/N) calls out to him one last time.

Pony (Y/N): Hey, (Y/N)! Enjoy your life in your world! I'm sure that it's going to be great!

(Y/N) looks back at Pony (Y/N) and smiles before saluting with a hoof before he makes his way through the portal to follow Sunset Shimmer and return back to where his original home was.

The Human World. . .

At the Wondercolt statue in front of Canterlot High, it was sunset as the mirror under the statue glowed before two familiar human figures emerged out of it and it was obviously Sunset Shimmer and (Y/N) as they both look up to see that they were back and they both sighed in relief.

(Y/N): *sighs* It's good to be back and return as my normal human self.

(Y/N) said as he took a look at himself to see that he was without doubt normal again with his normal attire back on as well.

Sunset Shimmer: Can't disagree with you on that. By the way, (Y/N) can I ask you something?

(Y/N): Name it.

Sunset Shimmer: There is still some daylight out. . . can we go back to that one place you showed me? You know that hilltop where you showed me that sunset and you played that song for me?

(Y/N): *nods* I'm sure that we still have a little bit more time to spend together, so why not?

With that being said, the two of them left the school and made their way towards the hilltop that (Y/N) showed Sunset. They both reached the top of the hill as they arrived just in time to see that the sun was setting all over the city of Canterlot. Both Sunset and (Y/N) smiled at this scenery as they both sat down on the grass to admire such a breathtaking landscape.

(Y/N): Man, every time I come up here I just can't take my eyes off of all of this. The way that the sunset makes the city shine bright I wish someone could actually make a realistic painting of this. Everything about this sunset is all that it takes to make and give me such a calm feeling.

Sunset Shimmer: Yeah. . . you just. . . can't help but be satisfied, huh?

Sunset said this in a slight sad tone while looking away which (Y/N) noticed with a really perplexed look as he thought that Sunset would have been over all of her sadness at this point.

(Y/N): Sunset? What's going on now?

Sunset Shimmer: I-It's nothing, (Y/N).

(Y/N): I'm not falling for that again, Sunset. You know that I'm going to turn around and ignore how you're feeling until I find out the cause of it. You've already told me a lot back in Equestria, so what's stopping you from being honest with me now?

Sunset stared at (Y/N) for a few seconds before looking back at the Sunset with a slight grimace.

Sunset Shimmer: Do you. . . Do you think that I belong here, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): H-Huh?? Wh-Why would you ask that, Sunset? Of cour-

Sunset Shimmer: Just. . . let me explain. I wanted to ask specifically you because I know that you've been with me all this time and it wasn't up until you asked that I finally had to tell you what was wrong. The things is that I just don't think that I'm supposed to be here despite everything that we've been through. Ever since we first met, all you saw me was somebody who was a liar, cheater, cruel, and just downright evil all because I wanted things to go my way. I know that I changed and everybody seems to see past that now. . . at least most of the school now. I just keep asking myself. . . do I deserve any of this? Even fixing my mistakes, do I deserve to have a life with such friends after most of the portion, I was formerly somebody who didn't really want that?

(Y/N): Sunset, I don't know where that came from, but I can see that I definitely need to answer that. Of course you belong here and you absolutely deserve everything that you have now despite what we all went through because of you.

Sunset was still doubting herself as her eyes got a little bit teary and she hugs her legs out of fear.

Sunset Shimmer: Even after I made you break up with your girlfriends months ago and I tried to kill you when I became a demon?

(Y/N): Sunset! Know this! Your past is NOT today! Stop thinking that this will all get worse!

He scooted closer towards Sunset before wrapping an arm around her to hold her closer so that he can comfort her more.

(Y/N): I know that it's hard to say that you weren't someone considered an evil pony or person, but look at yourself and where you're at now. You clearly shown that you've changed a lot ever since the Fall Formal this year and coming from me, that's saying a lot. I mean, I made a stupid mistake too when I trusted the enemy more than I trusted you, but you don't see me letting it get to my head. After defeating the sirens at the Fall Formal, I could feel that you have gone way over the limit to say that your past is going to change you back to where you were again. Sunset, you have no idea that I'm actually proud of you.

Sunset Shimmer: R-Really? You're proud of me?

(Y/N): Of course, that's the full truth. In fact, let me also say this. . . you're one of the most compassionate, caring, beautiful, and on top of all of that, empathetic girls that I've ever met in my entire life.

Sunset looks away with a slight blush being call the word "beautiful" as she wasn't expecting to hear that out of (Y/N)'s mouth.

Sunset Shimmer: Do. . . Do you really mean all of that?

(Y/N): I said it, didn't I? I meant every word. If anything, I wouldn't lie to just try and bring your spirits up because I know for a fact that you deserve all of those traits that I-

Sunset places her finger over (Y/N) to shush him which surprised him as he looked at her finger before towards Sunset's face who was smiling at him.

Sunset Shimmer: I think I get it. . . and also. . . (Y/N). . .

She blushes once more before placing her hand on her arm a little bit nervous.

Sunset Shimmer: There's something that I've been hiding from you for a while now that I've just got to tell you right now!

She then steels her nerves and gets a determined look on her face as she looks at (Y/N) before she quickly grabs (Y/N)'s cheeks. . . and she pulls him in to kiss him on the lips which shocked (Y/N) as he stared at Sunset with his eyes popped wide open as he certainly wasn't ready for that as he lets a muffled gasp. (Y/N) grew a huge blush on his cheeks before he sure enough closed his eyes as well and returned the kiss as well as he pulled her closer.

It went on for what felt like an eternity as the two finally parted from each other to regain their air as the two stared at each other.

(Y/N): Sunset. . . Where did that come from?

Sunset grew shocked from that comment as she went into full on panic thinking that you didn't take that gesture lightly.

Sunset Shimmer: I-I'm so sorry, (Y/N)! I-I know I said that I needed to tell you something, but I just couldn't help myself after hearing all of those kind words you gave me and-

(Y/N) calmed her down by placing one hand on her shoulder and the other towards her chin to make her look at him face to face as (Y/N) looked at her with a concerned look.

(Y/N): Sunset, just tell me the truth. . . There was more to why you did that kiss, wasn't it?

Sunset knew that it was too late to back out now, but even so her face was almost as red as a cherry. However, she decided to take a deep breath to control herself before looking back at him with a sincere look on her face.

Sunset Shimmer: (Y/N), I'm not going to hide what I've been wanting to say to you any longer as I feel like you need to hear it.

She finally did what she was prepared for and she confessed her true feelings for (Y/N) out loud.

Sunset Shimmer: (Y/N) (L/N), I. . . I love you! I really do love you very much! I didn't realize how much I did until after the Battle of the Bands. You've clearly done way more for me than anyone else has ever done. Even though we were really mean rivals for years, you still were willing to give me a second chance after the Fall Formal. You supported me and defended me when students around the school were distrustful and didn't see past my old actions. I know it broke me and all of us when we saw you with the Dazzlings, but I realize that you would never leave us even if you so desperately wanted to. It was everything that you did for me that allowed me to help you all out during the Fall Formal and sing to help you fight and defeat the Dazzlings. I know that it might be hard to believe, but I really do mean it when I say that I've fallen in love with you, (Y/N). Not like all of those other times when I tried to extort a date out of you. Everything that I'm saying right now is the full truth and how I really feel. Being by your side makes me the happiest girl in both here and Equestria.

She finally finished her confession and (Y/N) just stared at Sunset with a shocked expression as his mouth was agape at how meaningful those words sounded. (Y/N) was literally oblivious to this even after Sunset gave him one little peck on the cheek that one time before the Battle of the Bands and little did he know that was a hint that Sunset clearly not just likes him, she loves him. Just like all of the other girls in his harem. However, this was a confession for him and not him making a confession to the girls. Honestly, he now knew how they felt as his heart skipped a beat and he placed a hand on his chest before clenching it gently while closing his eyes.

Sunset Shimmer: (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Sunset. . . you're right. The day that we first met, I saw you as nothing but someone who wanted to get away with anything that they desired in Canterlot High. You were so cruel to everybody that I literally said that I would never date someone like you. . . but I think that today is where I officially eat those words as I finally realized that after the Fall Formal, you are someone that I truly care about as much as all of the other girls. . . You are a girl that showed so much empathy to us and the entire school as well. . . that I wanna say this as well. . . I'd love nothing more than to be by your side as well and to comfort and protect you when it's needed.

Sunset slowly grew a smile on her face as she thinks that he knows what (Y/N) is implying.

Sunset Shimmer: (Y/N). . . are you saying. . .

(Y/N): Sunset Shimmer. . . I love you as well and I accept your feelings. How would you like to join my harem and become one of my girlfriends?

(Y/N) says this as he extends a hand out towards Sunset who looks at it with shock before her eyes immediately filled themselves with tears of joy as she slowly puts her hand on top of (Y/N)'s and afterwards they both shared a huge embrace with each other.

Sunset Shimmer: *sobbing* I would love to be your girlfriend, (Y/N)!! Th-Thank you so much!! I. . . I love you so much!!

A tear escapes (Y/N)'s eye as well as he felt the exact same way that Sunset was feeling.

(Y/N): I love you too, Sunset. Welcome to my harem.

They both part from the hug while holding each others hands with a smile. They stared at each other for a little bit as they both knew that they didn't need to ask each other of what they wanted next. They both leaned him to share yet another passionate kiss with each other that lasted for a little bit before they part and they both turned towards the sunset out in Canterlot city while holding hands.

(Y/N): I know that I said that this sunset that I'm looking at is beautiful, but to be honest. . .

He turns to Sunset with a genuine smile on his face.

(Y/N): The sunset that's standing here right beside me is even more beautiful than this.

Sunset giggles from this with a blush on her face as she plays with her hair for a little bit.

Sunset Shimmer: You're so sweet, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Just telling you how much I love you, my beautiful sunshine.

Sunset smiles more before she then realized something else as she turned to (Y/N) with a serious look on her face.

Sunset Shimmer: (Y/N), there's actually one more thing that I need to ask of you.

(Y/N): Sure, I'll help you in however I can, Sunset.

Sunset Shimmer: I've actually been renting my home here ever since I first came here to this world by using some gems and jewelry that I smuggled here from Equestria. I used to have more than enough years ago, but now I'm at a state to where I don't think that I'll be able to pay my next rent. I may get kicked out soon and I don't know what to do as if I do. . . then I won't even have a place to live anymore. I was wondering if you could help me find a job.

(Y/N) was surprised to hear Sunset say this, but it made a lot of sense as that was probably another reason on why she was feeling so down today. He puts a hand to his chin and thinks for a minute before an idea popped up into his mind on how he can help Sunset out with her housing problem.

(Y/N): You know. . . maybe I can. Just recently there was this Eastern-themed restaurant at the mall that's open to hiring some new people lately. Maybe I can help you get a job there and you'll have your financial problems solved. Also, I'll even pay for your next rent as little bonus.

Sunset was shocked to hear that (Y/N) was willing to go that far to help Sunset out as it was rather overwhelming.

Sunset Shimmer: You'll really do all of that for me?

(Y/N): *smirks* Heh. Should that even be a question? You're my girlfriend now, Sunset. And as your boyfriend. . . I'll do whatever it takes to ensure that you stay happy while living here in all of the city of Canterlot.

Sunset smiled from that before she kisses (Y/N) on the lips once more before hugging him.

Sunset Shimmer: Thank you so much, (Y/N). You truly are the Hero of Canterlot High.

(Y/N): You're welcome, Sunset. I live up to my title. So what do you want to do now?

Sunset smiled again from this before she sits in between (Y/N)'s legs while snuggling herself onto his chest.

Sunset Shimmer: You don't mind if we stay like this for a little bit longer, do you?

(Y/N) blushed from this request before he smirks back at her while wrapping her arms around Sunset to pull her closer and he rests his head on top of hers.

(Y/N): I'd thought you would never ask.

(Y/N) and Sunset proceed to cuddle with each other for some more of the time as they both hummed into each others touch while staring out into the sunset which was almost about to finish it's descent over the city and transition into night time. As it does, (Y/N) looks down at Sunset and decides to say some last words to her to end the day with this moment.

(Y/N): I love you, my beautiful sunshine.

Sunset Shimmer: I love you too, my brave hero.

End of Rainbow Rocks Arc.

The Nintega Guy: And that does it for the Rainbow Rocks arc as we have now officially been through all of what's happened after Season 4.

Sunset Shimmer: Nintega, that was such a sweet moment with how you made my story work with me. It was just. . . so heartwarming.

The Nintega Guy: I give all of the effort that I can Sunset as I do my best to entertain my readers with every chapter.

Twilight Sparkle: And that's why you're an author that we are truly grateful to have here, Nintega. Great job as always.

The Nintega Guy: Thanks, Twi.

Sunset Shimmer: So I'm guessing that we go through the drill again?

The Nintega Guy: Eeyup! Now that Rainbow Rocks is done, we will have to wait yet another season before we go onto the next arc of Equestria Girls. Meaning that you guys should look at other stories like the Hero of Equestria if you want to know when this will continue. Don't worry, I won't let you guys down with the effort that I put into every chapter.

Twilight Sparkle: If you readers would like to enjoy another Equestria Girls story that's just as good then you should check out Nintega's friends all around the website.

The Nintega Guy: You can read the Savior of CHS by one of my best buds Jordanwolfboy9743or if you like more mature elements incorporated into the Equestria Girls series then you can check out, the King of CHS by the Man of Meta himself, shadowlight2784.

Sunset Shimmer: Well, you heard him guys. Let's wait yet another season before we see what happens next. Until then, we hope you all enjoyed the Rainbow Rocks story and we'll see you soon once we transition onto Friendship Games!

Twilight Sparkle: Goodbye, everypony and remember to stay tuned!

Nintega, Sunset, and Twilight smile as they wave at the readers to say goodbye for now.

New Intro! Friendship Games!

The Nintega Guy: Well, guys. We're back once again with making this story and this time I brought along some special guests that are going to help me with making this arc of Equestria Girls!

The Nintega Guy then walks over to a couple of curtains with a rope hanging down on the side of them as he reaches over and grabs the rope.

The Nintega Guy: Everybody! ...I would like to introduce to you all... The Man of Meta and the Leader of the Wolfpack themselves... Shadowlight2784 and Jordanwolfboy9743!

Nintega pulls down the rope and the curtains open up to reveal two of Nintega's best friends as once they were revealed, a crowd cheer was heard as Jordan gives a two-finger salute with a smirk while Shadow gives a small smile with a small wave before walking over to Nintega.

Shadowlight2784: Wow... I'm getting some serious deja vu. Feels like only yesterday when I was assisting Jordan in his EG story.

The Nintega Guy: I know, right? I feel that too! But now look at us! You guys are now working with me on my book! Seriously... when I was thinking about how all of this was going to continue, I already knew that I couldn't go at this one alone.

Shadowlight2784: Honestly, if there's anyone we should be thanking, it's LordStar. He may not be around as much, but he pretty much brought us together.

Jordanwolfboy9743: True that. So... I'm guessing you finally ran out of creative juices since you're calling on our help, huh?

He asked, smirking as Nintega laughed sarcastically.

The Nintega Guy: It's only for this particular arc, smart guy.

Shadowlight2784: I mean... he's kinda got a point there.

The Nintega Guy: Who's side are you on?!

Shadowlight2784: *chuckles* I'm just teasing. So anyways, I've heard a lot about this (R/N) (Rival's Name) character. What's his beef?

The Nintega Guy: Think of him like an Anti-(Y/N). Basically covers most of his aspects except his personality. Just like the Crystal Prep Shadowbolts.

Indigo Zap: What's that supposed to mean?!

That voice startled Nintega and the others as they each turned around to find the Shadow Five right behind staring at them with judgmental looks.

The Nintega Guy: ...Okay, seriously? Where did you guys even come from?

Shadowlight2784: Wait...are they even the right Shadowbolts?

Jordanwolfboy9743: Uh, that depends on your definition of "the right Shadowbolts".

Sugarcoat: We're standing here in the flesh aren't we? Isn't that more than enough proof for you?

Shadowlight2784: You... are aware that me and Jordan wrote a story involving all of you before, right? Which by the way, had all of you committed to a watered down version of myself. Plus, I have a story that involves multiple different variations of Canterlot; it's kind of hard to tell these days.

Lemon Zest: I don't think so. Wait, dude! You're telling us that we're not the only ones of us who are part of these kinds of book series?

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* Oh, that's wonderful. *sourly* If you want to play guessing games on who is who.

???: We do have different ways of telling each other apart, you know.

Everyone froze as all eight of them turned their heads to spot (Y/N) standing by the doorway, cross-armed with a smirk. Everyone tilts their heads in confusion, but then Shadowlight quickly realizes who this is.

Shadowlight2784: *sigh* Why did you follow me, Guardian?

Guardian (Y/N): Hey, I'm a part of this just as much as anyone else and you should know that the 4th wall is not something that can contain my sentience.

The Nintega Guy: Phew! Thank god! I was not ready for my (Y/N) to have knowledge of the fourth wall quite yet... or maybe even ever! I-I can't let him know that all of this is just one big story like the rest of you guys.

Jordanwolfboy9743: I'm more surprised that neither of your (Y/N)'s know about each of us at this point.

Sunny Flare: Wait...is this not the (Y/N) we're going to meet?

Shadowlight2784: *sigh* No. Girls, this is Guardian. He's basically my version of Neptunia...and I am unfortunately stuck with him.

Guardian (Y/N): You say that like I'm repulsive.

Shadowlight2784: In a lot of ways, you are.

Guardian (Y/N): Ouch. Way to talk down your readers.

Shadowlight2784: It's got nothing to do with personality! It's because you are far too meta of a character! Do you have ANY idea how much it costs to fix the consistent 4th wall breaks in Savior of CHS?!

Guardian (Y/N): But I didn't have anything to do with those!

Shadowlight2784: Oh, don't you try to lie, pal! You know you're the reason my counterpart and Savior have any self awareness!

Nintega looks all around at everybody shocked by what he is seeing before he tries to get everything back in order.

The Nintega Guy: Okay, okay! Everybody, stop! There's A LOT of worlds colliding here! This is only the intro chapter and this is already going deep down far into the meta zone!

Guardian (Y/N): It could be worse. We could have ended up in the metaverse.

Shadowlight2784: ...don't ever insult VR like that again.

Jordanwolfboy9743: I feel like when it comes to making a story with all three of us being involved... This is to be expected...

The Nintega Guy: *sighs* No kidding. This is turning into quite the rollercoaster ride as we go forward through this segment of Equestria Girls.

Sugarcoat: What? So you're implying that the arc that we appear in gives you a headache?

Guardian (Y/N): For Shadow, probably. He's making an extended prequel for the Friendship—

Shadowlight2784: I'm gonna stop you right there before you leak any more spoilers about my story.

The Nintega Guy: I'm just saying that all three of us... and I guess you five... and this (Y/N)... This is going to be quite chaotic and that's saying something considering there is no Discord in this book.

Indigo Zap: Discord? Who is that? Like the app?

The Nintega Guy: Uh, just ignore that last part.

Nintega clears his throat as he then turns to the camera along with the rest before pulling out a CD from his pocket.

Guardian (Y/N): Wait, who uses CDs anymore? It's 2022. Everything's all about streaming these days.

Lemon Zest: No duh! Especially music!

Shadowlight2784: Well, SOME of us can't afford Netflix because they're too busy fixing wall repairs.

He deadpans at Guardian with crossed arms.

Guardian (Y/N): Hey, you wrote my existence; it's your own fault that I'm alive.

The Nintega Guy: Getting onto the main point of this chapter, let's go forward onto what this Equestria Girls movie will have in store. Remember guys, you do not play this intro until you see the words "(Insert Opening Here)". Jordan, you don't mind inserting this into the compartment on my laptop?

Jordanwolfboy9743: Sure thing, buddy.

Jordan takes the disc from Nintega and walks on over to his laptop before he inserts the disc inside and when the compartment closes, the laptop turns on and Jordan presses play to show the brand new intro for the Friendship Games arc.

https/youtu.be/CNEYbc3C2NU

A spark of purple energy travels along the length of the string as the opening credits begin.

(Skip to 0:42)

The Friendship Games

As an electric guitar and drums play, the background goes black as the sticky note that says "Friendship Games" then transfigures into the title of the arc. My Little Pony Equestria Girls: The Hero of Canterlot High - Friendship Games.

The title then skews itself down until it looks to be flat on the ground and two familiar shoes march over it as the camera pans over to the shoes front before panning upwards to show that the person was none other than the Hero of Canterlot High himself, (Y/N) (L/N) as he had a serious look on his face.

At the opposite angle, another figure's shoes could be seen walking in the opposite direction as the camera does the same thing before it shows that this person was instead, (Y/N)'s Shadowbolt rival, (R/N) (R/L/N) (Rival's Last Name).

We've come this far

And we're not goin' back (No way!)

They both walk up to each other before staring each other down with piercing glares as the camera zooms on into their fists to even show that each both of them were clenching them tight as if they were ready to deck someone in the face.

Prepare yourself

Cause we're on the attack (Attack!)

They both then look towards the camera with fierce smirks while bringing up their fists to show they were both really ready to face what competition lies ahead of them. The camera then zooms in ahead of them as a (F/C) and (R/F/C) (Rival's Favorite Color) light travels right ahead of them and they both start shooting upwards.

Won't have to find us

We'll be tracking you down (Right now!)

The camera then pans to the left as the (F/C) light then splits into a rainbow of six more lights and they all spread out before rocketing downwards.

And when we're finished

We'll be takin' the crown

The seven lights then hit the surface as seven silhouettes could be seen inside each one of them and when each of them came out, they are revealed to be (Y/N) and his girlfriends of the (Hu) Mane 6 including Sunset Shimmer, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Applejack, and Rarity as they all pose with each other with confident smiles or smirks as (Y/N) points to the camera.

All the way (all the way)

All the way to the Friendship Games

Na, na, na-na-na, oh

Na, na, let's go!

The scene then switches to show the (R/F/C) as it also splits into a variety of six different colors before rocketing downwards to show six silhouettes and out comes the Shadow 6 which includes (R/N), Indigo Zap, Sour Sweet, Sunny Flare, Lemon Zest, and Sugarcoat. (R/N) had his back towards the camera while the rest of the girls had frowns that immediately turned into smirks as (R/N) looked behind himself with an annoyed look.

All the way (all the way)

All the way to the Friendship Games

Na, na, na-na-na, oh

Na, na, let's go!

The camera then pans over the side and it shows a completely different girl which was the Twilight Sparkle of the Equestria Girls world, Sci-Twi. She had her device around her neck and was looking at it with a brief moment of interest before she looked straight ahead and her eyes widened with a silent gasp to show the (Hu) Mane 7 and the Shadow Six lining up face to face with their rival.

Hey! Ho!

(Y/N) and (R/N) stare each other down once more as (Y/N) gives a confident smirk while (R/N) growls in anger wanting to knock that smug grin off of his face.

Hey! Let's go!

Rainbow Dash then steps forward right beside (Y/N) as she points her finger forward towards (R/N).

Rainbow Dash: We studied hard

And we're here to win

Applejack does the same thing as the rest of the girls minus Sunset join her.

Applejack: We're only tellin' you once

Sunset Shimmer then finally joins as she takes (Y/N)'s hand and smiles at him before they both glare forward at (R/N) and the rest of the Shadow Six.

Sunset Shimmer: Our magic comes from the inside out

(Hu) Mane 7: What you see's what you get

Don't you ever forget

Sci-Twi sees these seven friends with interest as it almost brings a smile to her face, but (R/N) grabs her behind the neck and pulls her towards their team as the guy gives her piercing glare before pointing upwards as Sci-Twi's gaze follows his finger to show that above her looking down at her was Principal Cinch as she adjusts her glasses with a strict look towards Sci-Twi.

All the way (all the way)

All the way to the Friendship Games

Na, na, na-na-na, oh

Na, na, let's go!

(Y/N) then places a hand on Sci-Twi's shoulder as she looks over towards as (Y/N) gives her a genuine smile, but Sunset who was behind (Y/N) seemed cautious of Sci-Twi as she narrows her eyes at her. (R/N) sees (Y/N)'s kindness as he glares at him and so does (Y/N) as they both start butting heads before they slide past each other doing poses back to back while looking at the camera.

All the way (all the way)

All the way to the Friendship Games

Na, na, na-na-na, oh

Na, na, let's go!

The camera then zooms ahead of them to show the title of the arc once more.

Na, na, na-na-na, oh

Na, na, let's go!

Na, na, na-na-na, oh

Na, na, let's go!

Na, na, na-na-na, oh

Na, na, let's go!

The end of the lyrics spark the end of the intro as the title shines before fading away.

(End Intro Here)

The Nintega Guy: So what do you guys think?

Lemon Zest: Duuuuuuude! That was siiick!

Indigo Zap: I'm totally hyped already!

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* Oh, my goodness! I love it! It's amazing! *sourly* If you wanna bore the audience to death.

Sunny Flare: Now, now, no need to be so harsh, dearie. I think it was a lovely intro.

Sugarcoat: You're kidding, right? About 40% of the song is just us saying 'Na' which, for one, isn't a word and two, is a redundant substitute for running out of creative lyrics. Whoever wrote this is an incompetent songwriter and shouldn't be allowed to write another in their life.

Guardian (Y/N): *shivers* Whoa, is it chilly in here or is it just me?

The Nintega Guy: Yeah, that was a pretty... cold way to put it, Sugarcoat.

Shadowlight2784: And I thought Aria was the ice queen.

Aria Blaze: Excuse me?

Shadowlight2784: Aah!

He jumps as everyone turns back to the doorway to find the Dazzlings standing in the doorway.

Shadowlight2784: What the—? What are you all doing here?!

Guardian (Y/N): Oh, they're with me.

Shadowlight winces as his neck snaps to face Guardian with a sharper glare.

Shadowlight2784: Why? Why do you have to make my life so miserable?

Nintega facepalms at all of this drama as this was definitely not something he had in mind for when making the introduction to this story.

Shadowlight2784: Okay, I'm gonna sort this out, right now. All of you step outside. Go.

He points towards the door as the Dazzlings and Guardian exit the room. Sighing, Shadowlight turns to Nintega and the rest of the group.

Shadowlight2784: I know what you're gonna say, man.

The Nintega Guy: Seriously... I have a feeling that I'm going to have a ton of questions...

Shadowlight2784: Just know that this is mainly and I emphasize MAINLY his fault.

Nintega then turns towards the camera along with Jordan and Shadow.

The Nintega Guy: If you guys are wondering what all of... THAT was... then you might as well find out in Jordan's book, Savior of CHS or Shadow's book, King of CHS. Both follow their own storyline in the Equestria Girls universe.

Shadowlight2784: Honestly, at this point, it's so far away from the canonical plot that you could just throw any character in there and it would barely make a difference. Unfortunately, that's because HE intervened, but enough about that. We're here for Hero of Canterlot High, so for everyone watching, stay tuned because Nintega has a whole lot in store for this arc.

Jordanwolfboy9743: Facts, but I'd expect nothing less from the creative insanity that is Nintega's brain.

Shadowlight2784: Hey, you girls wanna know a fun fact about this guy? He can write an entire story non-stop if he wanted to. Every five seconds, a new idea pops into his head; there is no limit to his creative outlet.

The Nintega Guy: Okay, that's an exaggera-

A light bulb then all of a sudden appears over Nintega's head as he looks up at it in shock before looking back at the rest of the gang to see that they were all smirking at him.

Sugarcoat: You were saying?

Nintega grabs the light bulb over his head before throwing it away towards a nearby trash can... that had many more light bulbs inside of it.

The Nintega Guy: Let us never speak of this again...

Shadowlight2784: Never speak of what again?

Jordanwolfboy9743: Exactly.

Shadow 5: Just enjoy the story readers! *points to the readers*

Chapter 15: New Competition

It has been quite a while since the Dazzlings have tried to take over Canterlot High and when Sunset Shimmer has officially been accepted by everybody in Canterlot High School. On top of that, Sunset has also joined (Y/N)'s harem with the rest of the (Hu) Mane 6 and they have been really happy to have Sunset tag along with the group. However, things are going to get really dicey pretty soon for Canterlot High School as just over one month away from now is the Friendship Games. A competition against their rival school, Crystal Prep Academy.

Right now however, people aren't letting the competition get into their heads so fast as they proceed on with their day. (Y/N) was currently hanging out in the computer lab with one of his great friends that he knows in Canterlot High, Micro Chips as the geek was trying to explain something to (Y/N) who had a really perplexed look on his face.

(Y/N): Uhhh... can you run that by me again?

Micro Chips: Okay, for the 7th time, (Y/N), this is a crypto miner. Every ten minutes, this little machine can generate a coin.

(Y/N): And just how much is a coin worth?

Micro Chips: About $18,995.00

When he revealed that number to (Y/N), he felt his jaw crash hit the floor with a loud thud. He shakes his head before looking back at Micro Chips, still utterly shocked at that number.

(Y/N): Wow, for real?! There's no way that this is legal!

Micro Chips: Some states ban cryptomining, but as far as I'm concerned, Canterlot doesn't seem to have a problem with it.

(Y/N): Okay, but should you really be using a school computer for this sort of thing?

Micro Chips: It's not malware, (Y/N). All it does is collect data from the computer while it's running. Think of it like this. Let's say you got more than one application running on a computer. Whichever one you're not using is the one making you money.

(Y/N): Ohhhh, now I see, so what are you gonna do with all that cash?

Micro Chips: Well, I think an hour's worth of crypto mining might be enough to cover my college tuition and with whatever I've got left, I could probably help fund the school. Heck, I might be able to make another machine.

(Y/N): Really? Uh, in that case, I know it might be a lot to ask for, but... you think I could have one of those?

Micro Chips: Hmmm, it might take me a week to put it together, but I think I can do that for you. You saved me from certain doom... twice, so think of this as me returning a favor.

(Y/N): Oh, thanks, Micro. You are the best.

Micro Chips: Anything for the Hero. I'll start working on it as soon as I get home.

???: Hey, hotshot of a Hero!

(Y/N) looks behind himself to see his girlfriends minus Sunset Shimmer over in the hall with some of their instruments ready.

(Y/N): Hey, can you not shout, Rainbow? This kind of environment prefers a certain volume.

Rainbow Dash: *sarcastically* Okay, sure. From now on, I'll let Fluttershy get your attention.

Fluttershy looks at Rainbow Dash with a raised eyebrow as she doesn't if she is supposed to take that as a means of help or a plain insult. (Y/N) then turns back to Micro Chips with a slightly exasperated look.

(Y/N): *sigh* Guess they need me for something. I'll see you around, man.

Micro Chips: Alright, I'll even help you set it up once I have it finished.

(Y/N) nods with a smile before heading off to join his girlfriends and he takes a look at some of their instruments and he realizes what they're about to do.

(Y/N): I take it that the Rainbooms are going to rehearse their next musical number?

Rainbow Dash: Oh, don't act like this doesn't involve you. You know that you're sick guitar skills along with mine make my- er, I mean OUR band super awesome.

(Y/N) just rolls his eyes that Rainbow Dash still has a habit of trying to say that she owns the Rainbooms even though she is trying to say otherwise.

(Y/N): Yeah... Don't think I didn't catch that little error you made. I don't want us to keep going back and forth about who owns this band. As long as we all swear to not let anything break it up again, fair enough?

Applejack: Ah, I doubt that we'll have to worry about that again, sugarcube.

She then narrows her eyes at Rainbow Dash who sheepishly smiles from the little slip-up she almost made a second ago.

Applejack: And I'm sure the "rest" of us can agree to that too. Also, don't think that we're not going to keepin' a close eye on ya now after the whole siren situation.

(Y/N): Yeah, I'd like to have that in writing... Look, I may be a stud, but I'm not gonna go all Casanova on every girl that flings herself my way. I mean the whole love at first sight thing is a myth...

The Rainbooms all raise an eyebrow at (Y/N) from that as he thinks about the words that he just said and they may not be the best things that you should say to your girlfriends as he scratches his head.

(Y/N): Okay... maybe not a hundred percent of the time.

(Y/N) then sees that a certain reformed fiery-haired girl wasn't with the Rainbooms as he looks around in slight confusion.

(Y/N): So, uh... where's my fiery-haired girlfriend?

Fluttershy: We don't know, but she did tell us to meet her in the school laboratory with our instruments.

(Y/N): The... laboratory? What exactly could Sunset be planning with our instruments and why are we doing rehearsal in the science lab of all places?

Rainbow Dash: I know, right? I don't know why she would want us to rehearse there, but as long as I get to practice shredding, I don't really care.

Rarity: Perhaps you should, darling. We don't know what she's up to. And maybe she just wants a new change of scenery. I wouldn't mind a different landscape at all.

(Y/N): Well, we're not gonna find out standing here, talking about it. Let's go see what's up.

The Rainbooms each voiced their own agreements to that as they head off to the school laboratory to see exactly why Sunset wanted them there.

Once they have arrived, the door swings open to admit all six of the current Rainbooms talking animatedly among themselves with instruments slung up. They stop short after a few paces, staring ahead in sudden confusion to the sound of electrical buzzing as they all look straight ahead in confusion. At the opposite end of the lab is Sunset Shimmer, standing before a bank of machinery and taking notes on a clipboard. She was wearing a white lab coat, the black and dark-gray boots, and blue-green tights.

Rainbow Dash: Uh, I thought we were rehearsing.

Sunset glances over her shoulder toward the group, showing rolled-up sleeves.

Sunset Shimmer: Well, you are. Sort of. Back when I was Princess Celestia's student, I learned best by going out into the field and actually doing something. Studying ancient books is fine for some people, but I like to solve magical mysteries by rolling up my sleeves and getting my hooves... uh, hands dirty.

She sets the clipboard down, pulls on a rubber glove, and crosses past Applejack.

Applejack: I can relate to workin' hard outdoors, but what the hay does that have to do with us playin' music?

Sunset then plugs in two cords together and with both hands gloved.

Sunset Shimmer: I decided to take a look through the photos that (Y/N) took of each one of you before the whole Battle of the Bands incident. I couldn't shake off the feeling that magic works here differently in some way.

Hearing that Sunset has been looking through his phone makes (Y/N)'s eyes widen in shock before it turns into slight annoyance.

(Y/N): Wait? You hacked into the photo files in my phone?! How did you get the password?!

Every girl in the room glanced at (Y/N) with deadpanned looks.

The Rainbooms: It's "That's Pinkie folks..."

Rainbow Dash: Seriously, babe. Not that hard to figure out.

Pinkie Pie: Hey! On the bright side, my sweet boyfriend created a password based off of me~!

Pinkie then goes up and pecks (Y/N) on the cheek who just facepalms at something obvious that all of his girlfriends found out about it at once.

(Y/N): Remind me to change it by adding numbers and symbols...

Sunset Shimmer: Still, I want to figure out how magic works here. Why you grow ears, tails, and wings when you pony up and what your instruments have to do with it.

(Y/N): You sure that's a good idea? I mean, not that I'm saying this won't be interesting, but I don't know how exactly you can factor in music with Equestrian magic.

She then proceeds to walk over to Fluttershy and places a metal helmet on her head that resembles a colander with leads attached.

Sunset Shimmer: It'll be fun. Just start playing. You won't even know I'm here.

(Y/N) just deadpans at Sunset.

(Y/N): (Says the girl hooking up wires to Fluttershy... Sir Sunset Newton...)

Sunset buckles its chin strap before walking off towards the machines and (Y/N) looks towards Fluttershy who grimaces in fright. (Y/N) reassures her by patting her on shoulder before backing away to give Sunset some space to test out how Equestrian magic was linked to their instruments.

Sunset types at a computer keyboard and the budding scientist gives a thumbs-up, which is Fluttershy's cue to start shaking and striking her tambourine. Nerves give way to a growing enthusiasm, and Sunset watches with interest as a signal scrolls past on a monitor. She is more than a little surprised to see it degenerate into a wild squiggle and then reform as a radiating pattern of concentric butterflies.

Turning toward Fluttershy, she can only stare wide-eyed as the pink-haired girl becomes surrounded by a yellow aura and her pony features emerge. A sudden burst of energy pops the chin strap loose and propels the helmet off her head, ejecting a surge of pink butterflies as well. Sunset throws her arms up to protect her head as the overhead lights go out, leaving only a small spotlight that centers itself on her face and the butterfly that comes to rest on her nose. (Y/N) comes over with a flashlight as he just shoos the butterfly off while giving Sunset a look that said that this is going to get extremely messy.

Soon enough, the lights came back on as Applejack is seen playing her bass guitar. A gentle yellow-orange glow wreathes her form as she floats just above the floor, and her pony ears are taking form. Her tail was already in place and a thoroughly puzzled Sunset took notes and watched from a few steps back. When Applejack stops playing, her feet reconnect with the floor, the energy vanishes, and her transformation reverses itself as she gives Sunset a helpless shrug—no help on this front. The investigator has just enough time for one worried glance upward before a rain of glowing apples completely buries her when (Y/N) walks up to see this unexpected turn of events go through.

One apple bounces away and lands neatly in (Y/N)'s hand as he offers it to Applejack by holding it up to her mouth and the cowgirl happily accepts taking a munch out of the apple. (Y/N) and Applejack walk off with the former wrapping an arm around his girlfriend and a truly perplexed Sunset pokes her head out of the deluge of produce.

It was now Rarity's turn as a suction-cup electrode is attached to the center of her forehead. More connections have been made on her arms and legs, and one is even stuck to a boot as (Y/N) looked really confused seeing that Sunset needed this many cords in order for this to work.

Rarity begins to play her keytar as Sunset jots on her clipboard, and the ears and tail are quick to appear amid the blue-violet aura that emanates from every inch of her. Sunset excitedly lets her pencil fly across the paper as now Rarity finds herself being lifted clear of the floor, causing the wires attached to her electrodes to pull taut.

Sunset fails to notice that one of them is looped around her ankle, and she gets her feet unceremoniously yanked out from under her. Clipboard and pencil go flying as both of these hit (Y/N) straight in the face and Sunset pitches to the floor, getting a sheepish grin from the levitating Rarity and an annoyed look from (Y/N).

It was now Pinkie's turn as she was seen playing with her sticks on her drum kit. Just ahead of her was (Y/N) and Sunset as the latter smiled at the readings while the former looked kind of worried. Pinkie keeps pounding, and the pink pony ears poke out of the lengthening mass of curly magenta hair. Pink energy envelops both her and the kit as she throws herself into the riffs, and one final cymbal strike unleashes a salvo of glowing balloons from the bass drum. These hit Sunset and (Y/N) dead center, plowing them away into the far wall, and these dissipate to leave then stuck there spreadeagle amid crackles of static electricity. Each of their hair is splayed out as if they had just shoved a fork into a wall outlet.

(Y/N): Hey. At least we found out that those balloons can cause instant static electricity...

Sunset just lets out an exhausted sigh from that.

We now see Sunset sitting with (Y/N) right behind her in a control booth that is adjacent to the lab and separated from it by a row of windows. Rainbow stands in the center of the lab, playing her guitar and she floats off the tiles and undergoes her transformation as her body is enveloped in blue light.

Sunset stands up, beaming at this turn of events while (Y/N) stares surprised, and Rainbow's next chord sends a string of multicolored pulses racing back along the guitar's power cord. These stream into the point where the cord runs through the wall and into Sunset's equipment, and her and (Y/N)'s face goes slack with shock an instant before she and the control booth disappear behind a gout of rainbow-hued goop that erupts from the laptop.

(Y/N): (...Sure got a taste of the rainbow there.)

It was finally (Y/N)'s turn as he wiped the last bit of rainbow goop from his hair and he had his double-necked guitar ready to play. Sunset stands right across from him pressing some buttons on a machine before turning to (Y/N) and giving him a thumbs up. He sighs before he starts playing his guitar at a slow pace before he starts increasing the tempo and as he does, he grows a ponytail from his hair along with ears and wings that sprout from his back.

Small sparks of (F/C) electricity emitted the more that he was playing and one of these sparks ended up striking the machine that Sunset was next to which causes to see this in slight shock and worry before the machine short circuits and explodes right near Sunset's face.

A little bit later, after being test subjects for Sunset studying Equestrian magic, the Rainbooms were now all standing and chattering while toying with their instruments. Soon enough, they see Sunset walk up to them as she was... a little banged up.

Sunset Shimmer: Finally, after all this testing, I've come to a definitive conclusion!

There is a rip in the shoulder of her lab coat, and a couple of errant hairs stick out from the side of her head. weary, smoking slightly, face and clothing battered, hair blown back every which way. A few multicolored sparks crackle among the flyaway tresses, and she coughs up a little rainbow that quickly dissipates in the air.

Sunset Shimmer: *coughs* I have no idea how magic works in this world.

She utters one exhausted moan and is about to topple backwards which (Y/N) notices as he instantly runs over to catch her in time before she faints. He sighs before calmly smiling at Sunset.

(Y/N): Told you that it would be hard to find out how music factors into Equestrian magic.

Applejack: Even I'm still confused on how it works, but... I suppose there's nothin' that we can do to find out, I guess.

Rainbow Dash: So we don't know how the magic works yet. Big deal. The fact that it already happens makes us look even more awesome than we already are.

(Y/N) shrugs his shoulders as that's something he can't entirely disagree with.

( Y/N): Well... that's one way to put it.

(Y/N) then hears a groan coming from Sunset who he was trying to keep upright so that she doesn't hurt herself. Feeling like she may need to rest for a bit after all of that research concerned him as he gets a slightly worried look before looking at the rest of the girls.

(Y/N): You guys might wanna start the real rehearsal without me. I'm gonna go take Sunset over to the nurse's office and make sure she's okay.

Pinkie Pie: Oh, bummer.

(Y/N): I mean you guys have Rainbow and Applejack as guitarists as well. I'm sure even without Sunset and I to back you up that the music will sound adequate enough to make an above average song. Just as long as you guys do it together, right?

This made all of the girls smile as they remember hearing that when they defeated the Dazzlings during the Battle of the Bands. As long as they play something together then they'll be sure to make something great.

Rarity: Of course, darling. You're absolutely right.

As (Y/N) leaves while carrying Sunset, the rest of the Rainbooms get ready to play a new musical number as Pinkie decides to tap one of her cymbals once as this produces another small balloon that floats up into the air as she stares after it with a grin.

In Sunset's vision, it was pitch black as her eyes were closed, but she groans in slight pain as she slowly opens them back up and when her vision clears, she sees (Y/N) looking down at her with a smile.

(Y/N): Hey there, Sunshine. You alright?

Sunset sits up and holds her head before turning towards (Y/N) to regain her composure. They were both in the infirmary room with Sunset back in her usual clothes.

Sunset Shimmer: (Y-Y/N)? How long was I out for?

(Y/N): Not too long. Just about an hour. I missed practicing with the band just to see if you were okay. How you holding up?

Sunset Shimmer: *grunts* Still a little bit sore.

(Y/N): Heh, I'm not surprised. You got flung into a wall with considerable force, a ton of apples fell down on top of you, and apparently testing my magic was the breaking point for you as I'm sure if you want to fix that machine then you'll need to look for about a dozen replacements.

Both of them lightly chuckled from that.

(Y/N): Seriously though, don't go doing something dangerous like that when you even understand how it works. That's how people get hurt.

Sunset gets a guilty look on her face hearing that.

Sunset Shimmer: I'm sorry that I worried you, (Y/N). And the others too.

(Y/N) places a hand on hers which makes Sunset look back towards (Y/N) surprised.

(Y/N): Eh, don't sweat it. You're awake, aren't you? Of course, I was worried, but I'm more than happy now to see that you're alright.

He follows that up with a peck to the side of the former bully queen's head who chuckles at the action.

Sunset Shimmer: You always were so caring.

(Y/N): *chuckles* Yep. And that point was made even before you became my girlfriend.

He joked before booping her on the nose which made Sunset roll her eyes at (Y/N) playing around with her.

Sunset Shimmer: Touche.

Suddenly, (Y/N)'s hears his phone buzz as this catches both of their attention as (Y/N) pulls out his phone from his pocket to see that someone is calling him and it turns out to be Rainbow Dash as he immediately answers.

Rainbow Dash (Call): Hey, (Y/N)? You there? Pinkie and I need to see you over at the cafe right now.

(Y/N): Uh... is it urgent, Dash? I'm still here at the school checking in on Sunset.

Rainbow Dash (Call): Well, of course it is! Why else would I want to meet you in person, you ditz? Come on! Get your cute butt over here!

(Y/N): Okay, okay! I'm on my way.

(Y/N) hangs up on Rainbow Dash before letting out an exasperated sigh on how impatient Rainbow Dash can be at times.

(Y/N): I swear sometimes that athletic tomboy I love can really be a pain in the neck. You sure you'll be alright? You can at least stand and walk, right?

Sunset Shimmer: Sure, I mean I may have knocked myself out, but I didn't break a bone or anything. I'll be fine. Go see what Rainbow Dash wants. I'll see you later.

(Y/N) smiles from this before pecking Sunset on the lips and standing back up.

(Y/N): Likewise. I'll see you later, Sunset.

He then proceeds to walk out the door with Sunset coming out after him as they both proceed to go their separate ways.

The trek to the cafe didn't take that long as (Y/N) had made it in a relatively short time. He enters and immediately notices Rainbow and Pinkie sitting in a corner booth at the far end. The girls see him come in as they waved him over before he goes and sits with them.

(Y/N): Alright, what crazy scheme did you girls cook up this time?

Rainbow Dash: Pfft! Scheme? What makes you think there's a scheme going on, babe?

(Y/N): Well, one, you told me to meet you all the way out at the cafe of all places and not invite the others, and two, seeing as how it's both you and Pinkie, two of the biggest pranksters in the whole town, I can only imagine that some tomfoolery is afoot. So, who's getting pranked and where?

He asked, firmly believing that he had uncovered their plan.

Pinkie Pie: *giggles* No, silly! There's no pranking going on, we swear.

Rainbow Dash: She's actually right about that, (Y/N). Pranking isn't the topic at hand here.

Still not really believing that, (Y/N) raises an eyebrow at them.

(Y/N): *sarcastically* Really? Then why do I still get this sense of you two doing something morally questionable?

Pinkie Pie: Like what? Dragging you out here pretending that we wanted you out here for something important when really Dashie and I want to spy on the Crystal Prep athletes over at Crystal Prep Academy?

She finishes this huge description with a squee as Rainbow Dash instantly turns to Pinkie, shocked by what she just suddenly blurted out.

Rainbow Dash: Pinkie, you weren't supposed to tell him until we actually got there!

Pinkie Pie: Why not? What's so bad about him knowing our tinsy bitty plan?

(Y/N): Because now she knows that I'm about to lecture her on why that is a REALLY bad idea.

Rainbow Dash: *groans* Not this again!

(Y/N): Hey, it's not fun for me either, but let me ask you this, Rainbow... In what world do you think that spying on our rival school is even a great idea?!

Rainbow Dash: How is it NOT a great idea?

(Y/N): One, that's trespassing! Two, not only that, but if we get caught we and possibly Canterlot High will be labeled cheaters! Three... with you involved I already know that this is going to go down south...

Rainbow Dash: What's that supposed to mean??

(Y/N): I think you know what I'm talking about... Three letters that basically define you in every way... Can you guess which letters those are?

Pinkie eagerly raised her hand with a grin while jumping up and down.

Pinkie Pie: Oooh! Ooh, ooh, ooh! I can! Pick me! Pick me, (Y/N) sweetie!

(Y/N): Hmmmm... Who should I pick? Um... Yes, Pinkie Pie?

Pinkie Pie: Are those letters, E, G, and O?

(Y/N): *smirks* Correct, my bubbly cupcake. And what does that spell?

Rainbow Dash just facepalms while dragging her hand down her face.

Rainbow Dash: Okay!! I get the point already! Look, I know it's risky, but (Y/N) haven't you ever heard of the phrase... "It's not cheating if you don't get caught?"

(Y/N) just narrows his eyes at Rainbow Dash while crossing his arms.

Rainbow Dash: Okay... maybe not the best phrase to convince you, but think of it this way. If we find out what secrets Crystal Prep is holding before the Friendship Games then it gives CHS the advantage over the knowledge of their tactics. It's an opportunity that we just can't turn down especially since it's after school and this is when most students are practicing.

(Y/N) still keeps his look at Rainbow Dash for a bit before he puts a hand to his chin thinking more deeply as while his point was valid, Rainbow Dash also had somewhat of a good point. He was even taught that knowing your opponent can be the key to victory at times. (Y/N) sighs before giving a weary smile.

(Y/N): Fine, I'm game.

Rainbow Dash pumps a fist seeing that her words have gotten to (Y/N).

Rainbow Dash: Yes! Knew you'd see it my way, babe!

(Y/N): Don't go celebrating too early, Dash. I still don't entirely agree with this, but if we at any point get caught by even one Crystal Prep student, then you're paying the next time I take you on a date.

Rainbow Dash: Duly noted. Come on, guys. We're not going to find Crystal Prep's secrets by just standing here, so let's go.

Rainbow Dash then jogs off with both Pinkie Pie and (Y/N) following right behind her as their next stop was Crystal Prep Academy.

The three of them have now arrived at a school campus laid out differently from that of Canterlot High. It was a school on the other side of the city of Canterlot that looked a lot more prestigious than Canterlot High. It is their rival school, Crystal Prep Academy.

Over at the track field of the school, students could be seen wearing dark magenta jerseys and dark blue shorts, with lighter piping at collars, sleeve cuffs, and inseams. All are crouched down in preparation for the start of a race. A blast from the coach's whistle hanging around his neck sets the runners moving and once they have all passed, the camera zooms into an adjacent patch of woods. Rainbow dash drops into view, grasping a tree branch with one arm and bracing both feet against the trunk. (Y/N) then peeks out from the opposite side of the tree looking towards the athletes with interest.

Rainbow Dash: *whispers* Crystal Prep High School. The competition!

(Y/N): (Thanks, Captain Obvious Dash...)

She releases her hold to hurtle into a nearby bush, then leaps behind another one and rolls across to a third to get closer to the action. From here, she launches herself at a new tree, pushing off from the trunk and balling up for a flip that brings her down in a three-point stance on a clear spot of turf. A quick look around, and she dives back into the last bush she vacated, with almost no time to spare before the track team runs past.

(Y/N) stares at her with a really shocked look as her stealth skills were definitely top notch. He walks over to hide behind another tree while smirking at Rainbow Dash.

(Y/N): *whispers* Wow... you really know how to show the skills of being stealthy.

Rainbow Dash: *whispers and chuckles* Well, you know being stealthy is just a sixth of the percent of why I'm awesome.

(Y/N) rolls his eyes with a playful smile before diving over to where Rainbow Dash was in the bush and wraps an arm around her.

(Y/N): *whispers* I don't think "I" need to use numbers or fractions to explain how awesome you can be. You were already awesome.

Rainbow Dash blushes from this before smirking back at (Y/N).

Rainbow Dash: *whispers* And the fact that I even got an awesome boyfriend makes me look even better~

They both leaned then to share a slight passionate kiss, but just as they were about to continue making out, a certain pink party girl interrupted them making them pull away from each other.

Pinkie Pie: Hey, (Y/N)! Hey, Rainbow!

Hearing her made the two jump and they both looked down to see that Pinkie was wearing a fake bush on her head and that was apparently the bush that they thought that they were hiding behind for some of the time.

Rainbow Dash: Gah! What are you doing?!?

Pinkie Pie: You said we needed to be sneaky while we check out the competition for the Friendship Games.

(Y/N): *sarcastically* And you're sure doing a great job of doing that scaring us...

Pinkie Pie: Thanks, sweetie!

(Y/N): I was being sarca- Never mind...

Rainbow Dash: *whispers* Shhh! Guys, over here!

They are then summarily yanked away by Rainbow as they hide behind a tree as the rival track team jogs by. They each hold their tongue as they pass before Pinkie begins to speak up again.

Pinkie Pie: Wanna see what else I have?

She zips away and an instant later she has shed the foliage and donned a dark gray bodysuit with matching boots that leaves only her head and hands exposed. Large green-lensed goggles hide her eyes, and a grappling hook and launcher are strapped to her belt at one hip.

Pinkie Pie: Cat burglar!

An upward-angled launch, the line snaps taut, and she is hoisted away.

Pinkie Pie: Dog burglar!

She produces a mask of Spike's face as a dog from behind her back, slaps it on, and quickly digs a hole deep enough to disappear into with her hands.

From here, we now see her disguised as a tree with her face showing in a knothole and two waving limbs that indicate the position of her arms.

Pinkie Pie: Tree!

Now she hops out from a bush, clad in a full-body rabbit costume with a plastic snout and buck teeth strapped over her nose.

Pinkie Pie: Bunny suit!

She has stood up into a half-crouch, having changed into a camouflage-patterned outfit and cap in various vivid shades of pink. Her shirt displays a heart sighted in a set of crosshairs.

Pinkie Pie: Camouflage!

Rainbow steps out from behind her hiding tree to pull off Pinkie's cap and throw it aside.

Rainbow Dash: *whispers* That's, like, the opposite of camouflage!

(Y/N): *whispers* Well... unless you're a pink panther.

Pinkie Pie: Oooh! I got a costume for that too!

(Y/N) sighs with a smile.

(Y/N): *sighs and whispers* Of course you do.

Rainbow Dash rolls her eyes before she looks off to the side and gets a panicked look.

Rainbow Dash: *whispers* Quick! Get down!

Shoving her partners back into the bush, she takes cover before the runners come through. She is first to risk another look as several short blasts from the coach's whistle drift faintly across; now the team is down on the turf of the soccer field, gathered near the coach.

Rainbow Dash: *whispers* We need to get a better view!

(Y/N): *whispers* Hold on, I can use the camera on my phone.

As (Y/N) pulls out the said phone and positions it as if he was about to take a picture, the sound of something inflating throws a scare into him and Rainbow Dash, and the source quickly reveals itself as a mass of balloons lifts them up and out of view. A grinning Pinkie has all the strings tied around her waist and is being hauled up as well.

Pinkie Pie: Best view in the house!

While this was true, they weren't exactly stopping their altitude as they kept getting higher and higher into the air which made (Y/N) glance down worriedly at Pinkie.

(Y/N): *whispers* A little too much balloons for that idea, Pinks.

The team members have now switched to push-ups, in rhythm with the coach's whistle, and Rainbow frantically pokes at the balloons to pop them first one at a time, then all in quick succession. With her means of support gone, she drops with (Y/N) catching her as their impact back towards the ground causes a loud thud and draws a puzzled stare and whistle from the coach who is known as Coach Rommel.

One last balloon slowly rises from a bush but stops at the end of its string. holding on until the latter pulls it down. Red-violet eyes glare into blue ones as Rainbow squeezes all the helium out which blows in (Y/N)'s face and the tomboy throws the balloon away. Pinkie then turns to (Y/N) and gets up in his face to sniff him making him blush slightly.

Pinkie Pie: You smell like vanilla, (Y/N)~!

(Y/N): *whispers* Uh... thanks?

Rainbow then claps her hands over Pinkie's mouth.

Rainbow Dash: *whispers* We're trying to eavesdrop! That means they DON'T hear us!

Pinkie Pie: Ooh! I have just the thing!

One athlete named Said Thunderbolt was doing sit-ups as another athlete held his ankles down. A large microphone on the end of a long pole is lowered into view above them and Pinkie was holding the other end while crouching behind a bush. She has donned a pair of headphones to listen in, but gets nothing but the huffing respirations of the exerciser, and a tweak at the controls buries the signal in static. Rainbow peeks up from a bush a short distance back.

Rainbow Dash: What is she doing?!?

(Y/N): Either trying to pick up what they're saying on that boom mic or she wants us to film a movie... though I guess we would need a much larger camera for that.

Pinkie Pie: Oh, no worries, sweetie. There's a camera pointing towards us right there and on top of that, we're on the third movie of this book series.

Pinkie says this as she points towards the camera and both (Y/N) and Rainbow Dash try following her gaze, but all that they react from are shrugs from their shoulders as neither of them knows what Pinkie is talking about.

(Y/N): *whispers* That's Pinkie folks...

Rainbow groans from that before she goes over towards the bush where Pinkie was and she grabs and tosses away the microphone.

Rainbow Dash: We're trying to spy on them! Do you even know what the word "spy" means?

Her words were increasing in volume which alarmed (Y/N) as he kept on waving his hands frantically.

(Y/N): *whispers* Rainbow... Rainbow...

Rainbow Dash: It means being sneaky! It means not being seen! IT MEANS BEING QUIET!!

Rainbow's shouting words bring the Shadowbolt team to a dead stop and every eye turns towards her. Pinkie, meanwhile, has seized the moment to get herself back out of sight.

(Y/N): *whispers* Annnnd... we're busted...

Pinkie Pie: Bush to Dash. Code red. You have been spotted.

She stands up, lifting the whole bush around herself.

Pinkie Pie: RUUUUUUUUUUUNNN!

Which she proceeds to do with all speed. (Y/N) jumps out of hiding as well as he scoops up Rainbow Dash bridal style and peels out after Pinkie, leaving the team to stare dumbfounded as the three inept covert operatives make tracks across the parking lot. As (Y/N) runs after Pinkie, he glares at Rainbow Dash.

(Y/N): I take back everything that I said about you being stealthy! We are NOT doing that again!

Rainbow Dash: What are you mad at me for?! Pinkie was the one who almost kept getting us caught!

(Y/N): And YOU ultimately put the nail through the coffin by shouting loud enough so that all of Canterlot could hear you!

Rainbow Dash: Well, I wouldn't have done it if Pinkie didn't hold up a huge microphone in the middle of the field! You did nothing to stop her either!

(Y/N): It's not like she was causing any noise doing so. I'll admit that the balloons were a little much, but still. *groans* Now CPA is going to call us out for possibly being cheaters and eavesdroppers... maybe even worse. The other girls are definitely not going to like hearing about this... Also, you know me a free meal the next time you and I go out.

Rainbow Dash was about to protest that, but she knew that she took that deal before they even thought about spying on Crystal Prep, so she really can't say no to that.

Rainbow Dash: Fine, you win... But I'M picking the next dating spot.

(Y/N): Deal.

Seeing as they were far enough from the field now, (Y/N) sets down Rainbow Dash, but they both look around to see that Pinkie Pie was already gone which confuses them.

(Y/N): Wait, where did Pinkie go?

Rainbow Dash: You got me. I just saw her ahead of us.

The said pink party girl was actually on the other side of the Crystal Prep Academy school as she must've not noticed that she lost Rainbow Dash and (Y/N). She is out of her bush costume as she slows to a stop panting before she wipes her forehead and immediately gets back to her normal cheerful self.

Pinkie Pie: That was really fun, Rainbow! You know we need to spy on Crystal Prep more often so that we can always get spotted and run high for the hills! And it's even better with (Y/N) involved!

She doesn't get a response as she looks around herself to see that neither one of them was around which didn't exactly confuse her as she just smiled.

Pinkie Pie: Ooh! So we're playing hide and seek now and I'm it?! Yay! This could be our brand new routine for when we have the Friendship Games each now... even though we're probably going to graduate sooner than we think! I still love it either way!

She says as she hops and down with joy. She looks around while darting her eyes back and forth eagerly to see if she'll be able to spot Rainbow Dash or (Y/N). As she was searching, she suddenly notices a shadowy figure in the distance that looks exactly like (Y/N) which makes Pinkie beam with a grin as she zips off towards the figure.

Once she was at this silhouette, she immediately wrapped her arms around the figure and squeezed them as a male gasp could be heard while Pinkie giggled as she tried hugging as tight as she could.

Pinkie Pie: I gotcha, (N/N) sweetie~! You really need to find better hiding spots if you're trying to hide from your lovely girlfriend!

???: Hey!! What are you doing?!

Pinkie Pie: Oh, (N/N)! You're crazy if you think that you can get from-

???: *growling* Let! Me! Go!

That tone sounded very venomous the more Pinkie heard it as she opened her eyes with confusion before staring up and when she got a closer look at this person... they were definitely not (Y/N) at all. The figure then puts a hand on Pinkie's head and shoves her off of him which makes her yelp as she slips to the ground.

???: Next time watch where you put your hands on someone, woman! Especially when that someone is a king!

Pinkie Pie: W-Wait... Y-You're not (Y/N)!

???: Wait... What did you just say?

Pinkie Pie: Huh??

???: That name! What name did you say to me?!

The figure points down towards Pinkie in a demanding manner as she flinches from this in slight fear.

Pinkie Pie: Um, (Y/N)? *nervous giggle* Sorry, I accidentally mistook you for my boyfriend. He's a pretty popular guy. Never thought that I would actually ever mistake anyone for him. Oooh! Are you a fan of (Y/N)? Maybe that's why you're wearing a costume that looks like him... well, except for the fact that you wear a Crystal Prep uniform.

This is apparently not what the figure wanted to hear as he reaches down and grabs Pinkie by the front lock of her hair which makes her scream out a yelp as he pulls her up to his face glaring into her eyes.

???: So you're saying I LOOK like (Y/N)? The so-called Hero of Canterlot High? DON'T compare me to that inferior half-wit that goes to your less competent school! Now hit the road girly or things are going to get uglier than this!

Pinkie Pie: Really? I don't see a lot of people hit a road nowadays. But then again, I suppose dropping me to the ground counts as hitting the ground, but if you want me to hit a road, it'd be better for you to put me somewhere on the asphalt.

The figure groans from that ditzy remark as he just drops Pinkie back down to the ground before turning away to walk off and Pinkie stares off at him in shock, and slightly scared, but while the guy didn't bother her too much, she was definitely still curious about that person who she just stated looked similar to (Y/N). However, before she could even think more on the subject, two certain voices called out to her.

Rainbow Dash & (Y/N): Pinkie!

She turns around to spot Rainbow Dash and (Y/N) running up to her and seeing both of them made her give off an innocent smile.

Rainbow Dash: We were looking all over this place for you! We looked behind the school, we looked near the patio, we looked near the track again...

(Y/N): Rainbow... I think you need to learn what "all over" means... Anyways, don't run off without us like that, Pinks. We were worried for a second. Not to say that we shouldn't have been, but next time give us a heads up on where you're going alright?

Pinkie doesn't say anything, but just jumps towards (Y/N) and squeezes him like a teddy bear as (Y/N) smiles while patting Pinkie on the head.

Pinkie Pie: You need to give ME a heads up next time that I see that you have a weird twin brother that goes to Crystal Prep Academy!

(Y/N) stops patting Pinkie and he turns over to Rainbow Dash who had the same look that he did trying to process what Pinkie just said.

Rainbow Dash: What are you talking about?? (Y/N) doesn't have a twin brother... He doesn't even have any siblings... Wait. Do you?

(Y/N): No. I'm an only child, remember? I lived indoors with my mother until I came to Canterlot with Principal Celestia.

Rainbow Dash: I thought so...

(Y/N): It's probably just Pinkie being Pinkie again.

Pinkie breaks apart from (Y/N) while gesturing her hands in a spooky manner.

Pinkie Pie: You guys should've seen him. He was acting all dark and mysterious... Ooooh~ It really gave me goosebumps~!

Rainbow Dash and (Y/N) looked at each other with deadpanned looks before smirking.

Rainbow Dash: (Y/N)? Dark? Mysterious? Yeah... Sure... Whatever you say, Pinkie...

(Y/N) just sighs and stretches out his arms.

(Y/N): Well, let's head on home. The school is still preparing for the Friendship Games and tryouts are tomorrow. I already know that Dash and I are going to qualify.

Rainbow Dash: Heh, you know it, babe. I don't suppose you mind if we crash at your place tonight?

Pinkie Pie: Oooh! Cuddle party! Haven't had one of those in a while.

(Y/N) just wraps an arm around Rainbow's waist to pull her in close and he pecks Pinkie on the cheek.

(Y/N): Why not? I've kind of missed those days to be honest. You know, before we had the whole break up and Equestrian magic thing happened. Better let your parents know about it.

Rainbow Dash: Got it covered.

(Y/N): Alrighty then. We've had quite a long day so let's head home and refresh ourselves for a new day at school tomorrow.

With Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie done with their little sleepover at (Y/N)'s house, it was now the very next day at CHS as the doors swing open at the sound of the school bell to release a tide of students down the steps as it was already the afternoon and classes are over for the day. Out comes (Y/N) and Applejack and the two looked like they were having a conversation.

(Y/N): And that's why they call it Squid Ink Pasta.

Applejack: Hold on a sec... so it's just basically pasta coated black that has a taste of sea salt in it?

(Y/N): Yep.

Applejack: Uh... Why did you tell me this??

(Y/N): Because sometimes school is boring and I like looking up random stuff on the internet. I mean I would give it a taste. Makes one wonder if I'm a kid or a squid.

Applejack rolls her eyes with a playful smile from that.

Applejack: Ya say the strangest things sometimes, hun. I guess sometimes Pinkie Pie rubs off on ya.

(Y/N): Eh, what can I say? Being with one of my girlfriends for so long can transfer some of their habits onto me.

Applejack: *chuckles* I guess so. Well, I'm gonna head on home and get busy on mah homework. Ya doin' anythin' special today, hun?

(Y/N): Yeah, Rainbow told me earlier that today is the last day of tryouts for the Friendship Games, so I'm gonna participate to see if I qualify.

Applejack: I'm sure ya will. I mean ya got in last year, so I don't see how ya can't make the cut this year.

(Y/N): True that.

Applejack: Alrighty, good luck hun. I'll see ya tomorrow.

(Y/N): Likewise. Bye, Applejack.

They both peck each other on the lips and as (Y/N) waves Applejack goodbye, he hears two familiar voices coming from behind him and he turns around to see that they were none other than Lyra Heartstrings and Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon).

Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon): And then I said...

Lyra Heartstrings: "It tastes like marshmallows"?

Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon): Yeah, so that made me...

Lyra Heartstrings: ...feel like you were on a camping trip?

Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon): Yes! Just like—

Lyra Heartstrings & Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon): That time we went to the amusement park in eighth grade!

Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon): *gasps* You know me so well!

Lyra Heartstrings: *scoffs* You know ME so well!

Linking arms, the two girls walk off down the steps as (Y/N) stares off at them with a blank stare before smiling while crossing his arms.

(Y/N): Well, that's a charm that I get to see everyday here at CHS. Best friends and unbreakable bonds that can never be torn apart.

Once they have descended to the sidewalk, a male eco-kid, Sandalwood, runs up.

Sandalwood: Dudes, the tryouts for the Friendship Games are about to start!

He said as he held up a flyer that shows the said tryouts. (Y/N) looks over at Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon) and Lyra Heartstrings as they both were staring withs shocked looks. (Y/N) knows what's about to happen as he rolls his eyes with a smile and holds up three fingers.

(Y/N): Three... Two... One...

Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon): O...

Lyra Heartstrings: M...

They lean toward each other's faces with huge grins.

Lyra Heartstrings & Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon): Goodness!

Sandalwood: There are limited spots on the CHS team! So bring your A-game!

He runs off laughing, and the grins on the mint-green and cream-colored faces widen a notch as (Y/N) walks straight past them with a smile.

(Y/N): Emphasis on A-game if you two want to compete in the games together.

The two of them stare off after (Y/N) with raised eyebrows before they both looked at each other and giggled briefly. However, after that exchange something came out of nowhere...

Both of their mouths harden into suspicious scowls and all four eyes narrow with a hard light. The camera cuts to each in turn, the view contracting to a diagonal band that frames her vicious expression. They point an index finger at each other and back away warily as the view shrinks to a horizontal band.

Out on the school soccer field, Sandalwood stands in front of a set of bleachers filled with spectators, doing a devil sticks routine using two batons in his hands to juggle a third one back and forth. He launches it high overhead. He twirls and whips his cap off to catch it. The students cheer and applaud, and Vice-Principal Luna jots a few notes in a small book she has brought with her. (Y/N) who was sitting with Micro Chips applauded as well.

(Y/N): It seems like every year it becomes harder and harder to decide who will make the cut.

Micro Chips: It can be quite a surprise to see that so many people are willing to give it their all to join the Friendship Games... despite Canterlot High's odds against Crystal Prep which from knowledge, experience, and on top of all of that, evidence and information, our chances of victory most likely equals a null zero.

(Y/N): Oh, come on. Canterlot High isn't THAT bad against Crystal Prep. I mean sure, the wins are, and I'm just exaggerating here, 99-0. I'm sure like with any game, there's always a chance of winning. Who knows? This Friendship Games we'll make it 99-1.

Micro Chips: If you say so. But I'm saying that my calculations say that our chances are near impossible.

(Y/N): Anything is possible, Micro. Give it some faith.

He says as he leans back with his hand behind his head. Suddenly, the light dims, accompanied by the clunk of a switch being thrown and instantly silencing the crowd.

(Y/N): What's going on?

Micro Chips: I think the correct question is "what is THAT going on?"

He says as he points outwards towards the field.

Out on the field, Lyra Heartstrings has changed into a loose-fitting blouse/skirt dance ensemble and is standing in a spotlight.

She breaks out a few moves to a light, energetic backing track, but stops short at the sound of a phonograph needle being yanked off a record.

Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon), who has donned a tuxedo-styled outfit with top hat and gloves and is in a spotlight of her own.

After a few seconds of rapid-fire tap dancing, she strikes a pose with the hat held out to one side before Lyra zips over and angrily snatches it out of her hand.

Normal lighting resumes as the boiling-mad girl crushes the formal headwear. Bon Bon's face goes slack with shock before rearranging itself into a grimace. The two now face each other down and ready themselves to fight, standing a few paces apart and back in their original outfits. Above each girl is a low-resolution picture of her face, as well as a row of five hearts to act as a health meter in a video game. Two low-res fists slide into view from opposite sides and collide, knuckle to knuckle.

Japanese Voice-Over Guy: Compete!

(Y/N): (What is this? King of Fighters? Well... more like Queen of Fighters...)

Things got even more crazy as both girls began to go up against each other in many crazy events. Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon) handily defeated Bulk Biceps in an arm-wrestling match, then we see Lyra delivering a leaping punch to an inflatable dummy. The two continue their face-off in a variety of bizarre ways as the camera cuts from one to the other. Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon) rips a telephone book in half... Lyra hoists a barbell and clamps her teeth onto the bar so she can bend it double... Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon) lifts a heavy log vertically and heaves it downfield, as if doing a caber toss at the Highland games... Lyra stands behind a table piled with hot dogs and chomps down one after another... Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon) slams a bunch of flowers neatly into a waiting vase... Lyra works a lump of clay on a pottery wheel, shaping it into a replica of the rearing-horse statue on the Canterlot High lawn... Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon) holds a chisel against a stone block and strikes one blow with a mallet, causing the material to crumble into a large-scale bust that exactly duplicates her crazed scowl and the threatening index finger that points from the hand still clutching the chisel.

A birdlike silhouette is then seen on a stage, and a spotlight flicks on to reveal Lyra dressed as a peacock, tail plumage and all. She spreads the feathers to full width and squawks loudly and at a screenful of leaves, which part like a curtain to expose a second silhouette crouched on a stage. Up came the lights to identify this one as being dressed in an owl suit and with its entire head turned 180 degrees to face the backdrop behind her. The head swivels around, showing Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon)'s face half-hidden behind an eye and beak mask and she hoots. The two "flap" toward each other, voicing their birds' cries with increasing force.

Meanwhile, (Y/N), Micro Chips, and the rest of the spectators sweatdrop from this crazy performance as the two male friends looked at each other with extremely bewildered looks.

Micro Chips: Is it just me or did things take a turn towards Weirdsville?

He pulls out his cell phone and holds it up to take a picture of the whacked-out confrontation.

(Y/N): That... is a gross understatement buddy. We're IN Weirdsville.

Out on the field, Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon)'s foot and then Lyra's push off from the ground, leaving tendrils of dust and smoke to waft through the air in their wake. Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon) angles herself to extend her taloned feet for a double kick, while Lyra reaches ahead for a midair grapple, each shouting her bird's vocalization with undiluted fury. The camera cuts back and forth between the two rage-twisted faces. Before things can escalate any further, a third panel inserts itself between them and Sandalwood stands up into view, stopping them cold.

Sandalwood: Aw, dudes, Vice Principal Luna just posted the roster for the Friendship Games team!

Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon) and Lyra have frozen in mid-leap, and gravity reasserts itself only after he has run off. Discovering that the bleachers are now deserted except for Micro Chips, (Y/N), and one girl who is doing a bit of light reading, they hurry off after him.

(Y/N): Send me those pictures. Ooh! Send them to Flash and Sandalwood too. Watching this was so priceless, I don't even want to forget it.

Micro Chips: I have a feeling neither of us are going to forget this for the rest of our high school life.

He proceeds to tap a few times on his phone before the two of them stand up and head off to go and see who has made the roster for the Friendship Games.

Inside of the school, a bulletin board was on a wall in one of the halls inside as students are gathered here, murmuring excitedly as they looked over the list tacked up at the center of the board. They quickly part to make way for Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon) and Lyra, the former pushing her mask up for a clear view.

Lyra Heartstrings: You made the team!

Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon): YOU made the team!

They both then grin at each other.

Lyra Heartstrings: Best!

Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon): Friends!

Lyra Heartstrings & Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon): Forever!

They break into a giggly embrace before leaving together with their arms linked around one anothers as (Y/N) watches them leave with a raised eyebrow before shrugging his shoulders with a smile.

(Y/N): I guess I'll never understand how those two function with their friendship.

He then takes a look back at the bulletin board as he leans in for a closer look while following his finger over the list.

(Y/N): *mumbles* Let's see... Ringo... Bulk Biceps...

His finger then lands on a particular spot on the bulletin board as his eyes widen before his mouth forms into a smirk. (Y/N) sees that his name was on the list on who qualified to participate in the Friendship Games. Not just that, the rest of the (Hu) Mane 6 was in as well.

(Y/N): Awesome! Knew I would be a valid choice. And with all of my friends and especially girlfriends competing too, this will be fun!

The next school day in the afternoon, (Y/N) and Snips were doing a one-on-one football game. With a steady aim, (Y/N) throws the ball halfway across the soccer field as Snips runs as far as his stubby legs can get him to go after it. However, it ends up hitting his elbow, causing him to yelp in pain.

Snips: Owwww! My arm! *whimpers* Why did you do that, (Y/N)?

He groans as he clutches onto one of his arms with his other hand. (Y/N) shook his head with a sigh. He walks over to the football next to Snails and retrieves it with his own two hands.

(Y/N): Sorry, that was an accident, Snips.

Snips: I don't wanna do this anymore. Why are we even out here?

(Y/N): You gotta remind yourself of who we're going against. They are hardcore rivals, so you gotta train properly if you wanna survive against them.

Snips: But that's not for another month!

(Y/N): Hey, the Shadowbolts train non-stop, Snips. So that means we've gotta get prepared too. I mean I already have with Rainbow Dash plenty of times. Even found myself a new hobby with some skateboarding.

Snips: You skateboard?

(Y/N): Yep. Dash taught me some pretty sick moves and I even use my skateboard to get to school sometimes. It's especially useful now that I know that alarm clocks don't always work in your favor. But other than that, it's safe to say that if skateboarding is an event during the Friendship Games, then I'll be one of the perfect people to compete in that.

Vice Principal Luna: (Y/N).

(Y/N) turns around to see Vice Principal Luna gesturing to him to come over to her as this confuses him for a moment before he walks over to her.

(Y/N): Yes, Luna?

Vice Principal Luna: I just wanted to let you know that the fact that you're participating in the Friendship Games also means that you're participating in helping the school prepare for when Crystal Prep arrives here in a couple of weeks.

(Y/N): ...Meaning?

Vice Principal Luna: Most students have already signed up for various activities to help with the preparations. Such as taking photos for the yearbook or even helping with food and refreshments for the party.

(Y/N): (I can take a wild guess on who's got that covered...)

Vice Principal Luna: I hope you don't mind that I ask if you'll help out as well? Not just because of how you represent the school of course, but also to make sure we can get everything going according to plan once Crystal Prep arrives.

(Y/N): Say no more, Luna. Just tell me whatever and I'll do what needs to be done.

Vice Principal Luna: *nods* Good to know.

Apparently, (Y/N) didn't exactly get the task that he was hoping for as now he was now in the gymnasium with Flash Sentry, Sandalwood, and Micro Chips as all four of them stand amid a litter of paint cans, brushes, rolled-up banners, and other art supplies.

Vice Principal Luna: I'm sure you'll come up with the perfect sign that lets the Crystal Prep kids feel welcome but also conveys that we are stiff competition.

All four of them look at each other before giving Vice Principal Luna their assurance.

(Y/N): Of course!

Micro Chips: 100 percent!

Flash Sentry: Oh, yeah, sure!

Sandalwood: Totally.

Vice Principal Luna: I'll be back in an hour to see what you've come up with.

She walks away leaving these four boys to hone in their ideas on how they were going to decorate this banner for the Friendship Games. All of them were equally wondering how as they stared down at the paper.

(Y/N): How did we get stuck with banner duty?

Sandalwood: Eh, who cares, dude? Vice Principal Luna is expecting us to put in some effort on making this Friendship Games banner look super cool for Crystal Prep.

Flash Sentry: Maybe, but knowing Crystal Prep, I don't think they'll even pay attention to our effort considering we're... you know...

(Y/N): No use pondering too much about it. Let's get to it. Anybody got any ideas?

Flash Sentry: I got it! We should decorate it with the sheet music to my song "Love in a Flash". It'll show them we're talented while welcoming them in with the universal language of music.

Micro Chips: I was thinking we could paint a model of DNA. It shows that we're smart but invites them in with the very fiber of our being.

Sandalwood: But what we should do is portray peace through art. One love, bros.

(Y/N): Or maybe just go with something simple using symbols of Canterlot High AND Crystal Prep. It'll show how much we value them as our rivals.

All four gather together, relishing their individual ideas, and dive to the floor in a scrum of flying materials. Flash sketches a bit, stops briefly to play a riff on an imaginary guitar, and snaps his fingers as inspiration comes to him. His end shows the musical staff he has drawn in and the red note he is starting to place. Micro Chips was using a carpenter's square to draw a razor-straight line, (Y/N) was hunched intently over a spot with blue and dark magenta markers as he kept on drawing symbols like lightning bolts and horseshoes. Sandalwood wears a few splotches on his cheeks as when he straightens and raises his palms, they too are properly mucked up.

Placing them together in front of his chest, he gets his vibe disrupted when Micro Chips leans in to sprinkle glitter onto the banner from a can which causes Sandalwood to push him away.

Sandalwood: Dude!

The techie stands up, face and glasses covered with paint from Sandalwood's palm, and voices an affronted gasp. A swing of the hand holding the glitter can send its lid flying and the contents wafting away.

Micro Chips: *gasps* What did you do?!

Glitter then settles into Flash's hair as he knocks the can away.

Flash Sentry: Watch the hair, man!

The open container arcs across and just as Micro wipes his glasses clean, it bounces off his head. and lands on some of what (Y/N) was making, causing him to glare back at the three.

(Y/N): Hey! Do you mind?!

He topples toward the floor, putting out a hand to stop himself and knocking over a paint can. Sandalwood stares openmouthed as the contents ooze over the handprint-covered peace sign he has crafted.

Sandalwood: You're harshing the flow!

Micro Chips is now speckled with glitter as well.

Micro Chips: Hey, you did that on purpose!

Flash takes advantage of the distraction to add some embellishment to the DNA strand that Micro has drawn in. The latter straightens up with a shocked gasp.

Micro Chips: *gasps* My friendship algorithm!

He is quick to ply a brush on the banner.

Flash Sentry: Hey! You just projectile-scienced all over my chorus!

Micro Chips: Well, you guys painted all over my molecular structures!

(Y/N): How am I supposed to represent both of the schools when glitter is covering the emblems?!

Sandalwood: And how am I supposed to paint my spirit guide when there's DNA and a treble clef in the way?

Flash Sentry: *snarkily* Oh, I don't know! Ask your "spirit guide!"

He makes air quotes on these last two words, after which four vertical panels slide in to fill the screen, each giving a close-up of one budding artist.

(Y/N), Flash Sentry, Sandalwood, & Micro Chips: You're ruining my design!

The face-off is cut off by the sound of Luna clearing her throat, and the four panels slide away to show her entering the gym. The four teens scurry off to one side as she steps closer and stops short, eyes widening in considerable surprise.

Vice Principal Luna: My, oh, my.

The four of them hunch down ashamedly thinking that they were about to be scolded.

Micro Chips: We're really—

Vice Principal Luna: Proud of yourselves, I hope. This is wonderful!

They flinch a bit, not knowing exactly what to make of this pronouncement.

Flash Sentry: It is?

(Y/N) softly nudges him to shut it and take the compliment so that she doesn't expect anything fishy. The banner shows Flash's music and an electric guitar, Micro's DNA strands, another molecule, and a line graph, Sandalwood's peace sign and handprints, a few leaves, and a handshake, and finally in the center, there were horseshoes, lightning bolts, and even letters that said CHS and CPA that were clearly from (Y/N). Swirls and swatches of variegated colors run throughout the entire design, as do a few lines of text and equations.

Vice Principal Luna: It's inspiring but still warm and welcoming. I love how your work is literally enmeshed. Truly excellent work, boys.

She makes a note on her clipboard while the other four smile at each other as while they had different opinions on what to make, they ultimately worked together to make something even better.

Flash Sentry: Uh, thank you! This is just what happens when you allow even the simple things to lead the way!

(Y/N): Along with knowing how love and peace take charge.

Micro Chips: With song.

Sandalwood: Through the self-replicating material present in nearly all living organisms.

All four of them grin as Sandalwood, (Y/N), and Flash aim index-finger guns at each other with a wink.

Vice Principal Luna: *chuckles* That's great to hear. Now just add "Welcome Crystal Prep", and I'd like to see five more by the end of the day. Thanks, boys!

They slump where they stand, one at a time, as the full weight of her request sinks in.

(Y/N): If only this was smaller, we could use the copy machine in the library... Oh, well...

(Y/N) then hears his phone buzz coming from his phone and he looks to see that it was a text from Sunset that asked to meet her at the school entrance and it sounded important as she really wants to tell him something.

(Y/N): Oh, uh... Guys, I've gotta run. Something urgent just came up from one of my girlfriends.

This made all three pairs of eyes widen.

Flash Sentry: What?! So you're just going to leave this all on us now?!

Sandalwood: Bro, this task was on you too! How do you expect us to get this done in time without your help?! Especially since you were creative with the logos!

(Y/N) knew that he had a good point there as while he doesn't want to abandon his best friends, he also seemed concerned for what Sunset wants from him, so he had to make a choice. However, an idea sparked in his head as he turned towards the boys.

(Y/N): L-Let me make it up to you guys. Let's hang out at the mall later tonight and grab some dinner and milkshakes. I'll pay for everything. Pinkie Promise.

Flash, Micro Chips, and Sandalwood all look at each other before smiling and shrugging their shoulders as that seemed fair to them.

Flash Sentry: Alright, fine. We know you keep your promises anyway. But just know that on top of that, you're gonna get us deluxe meals.

(Y/N) rolls his eyes and sighs before giving a weary smile.

(Y/N): Duly noted. Good luck on the poster guys. And make sure that you get the emblems on the right spot.

Micro Chips: We'll do our best. See you later, (Y/N).

(Y/N) runs off and leaves the other males to continue on making the posters for the Friendship Games and they each already know that they're going to have to rush carefully if they want to get this done by the end of the day.

Near the school entrance, Sunset was seen standing there glaring down at a waste bin that apparently had what looked to be three frames inside of them. She closes her eyes and takes a deep breath clearly thinking of something deep before a certain boyfriend calls out to her.

(Y/N): Sunset.

She quickly opens her eyes to look behind herself to find (Y/N) running up towards her as seeing him made her smile. They both hug each other briefly and peck each other on the lips.

Sunset Shimmer: There you are. What were you doing anyway?

(Y/N): Vice Principal Luna assigned me and some others to decorate the banner for the Friendship Games. It... got into a small debate, but it ultimately made something that we're all proud of.

Sunset Shimmer: Really? I'm actually quite interested to see what you guys came up with now.

(Y/N): It's nothing too special. My idea was just to add some designs of emblems of both CHS and CPA to show that the Friendship Games represents both schools.

Sunset Shimmer: Well, that's thoughtful.

(Y/N): Anyways, what did you need me for?

This made Sunset's face drop into a frown as she looked down at the trash bin again. This made (Y/N) raise an eyebrow when he followed her gaze, only for his eyes to widen to see exactly what those frames were in the trash...

They were pictures of Sunset's previous wins at the Fall Formal when she was still the bully queen at Canterlot High. This surprised (Y/N) as he looked at Sunset half knowing why she did that.

(Y/N): ...Did you throw those away?

Sunset doesn't say anything for a moment before she just quietly nods her head.

(Y/N): Do you feel like those moments when you were still... you know, bad... do they still haunt you inside of your head?

Sunset Shimmer eyes (Y/N), looks back down towards the frames of her previous wins, before looking up into the air... and she gets a smile on her face.

Sunset Shimmer: Actually, it's the opposite.

This surprised (Y/N) as that wasn't really what he was expecting to hear. Sunset kept her smile on her face as she turned back to (Y/N) with her smile looking even brighter than it already was.

Sunset Shimmer: Ever since we saved CHS from the Dazzlings, visited Equestria together, everyone here accepting the new me, and... especially you... I feel like I have nothing to worry about anymore with all of that.

(Y/N) continues to stare at Sunset with a surprised look before it changes to a smile.

Sunset Shimmer: I actually wanted you here... because I wanted to show you something.

(Y/N): Really? What is it?

Sunset takes (Y/N)'s hand and leads him somewhere as it appears that she wants this to be some sort of a surprise for (Y/N).

Eventually, Sunset has led (Y/N) all the way on top of the school building as she lets go of his hand and walks forward. Her hair flows gracefully in the breeze of the wind as they both look outside towards the beautiful orange-violet sky of dusk.

(Y/N): Sunset?

Sunset didn't say anything as the next thing that she did was that she began to sing.

https/youtu.be/S5caMPzTRoY

Sunset Shimmer: Power

Was all I desired (I desired, all I desired)

A shadow covers her face, leaving only a glowing spot in each blue-green eye. She closes them and turns away and instantly the sky darkens as the sun vanishes below the horizon.

But all that grew inside me

She passes right by (Y/N) who watches her with curiosity as Sunset bitterly regards her image in the dome's surface

Was the darkness I acquired

(Flashback)

She vividly remembers undergoing her transformation into her red-skinned demonic form at the climax of Equestria Girls.

When I began to fall

And I lost the path ahead

A stuttering series of freeze frames captures the rainbow unleashed by the (Hu) Mane 7 with Princess Twilight there to strike Sunset down. We then see her rising from the crater into which she was blasted as she was back to her normal self, including her original clothing ensemble, but very much the worse for wear.

That's when your friendship found me

The seven half-pony humans stand at the crater's edge. (Y/N) and Twilight kneel to offer a hand, which Sunset grasps, and the other five each add one of their own.

And it lifted me instead

(End of Flashback)

Back at the present, (Y/N) stands there mesmerized by Sunset's song as the girl rushes over and grasps both of his hands to look up at him in the eyes for a second before closing them and she runs around the perimeter of the dome, keeping her hand interlocked with (Y/N)'s.

Like a phoenix burning bright

In the sky

She stops and raises another hand to the sky, tracing a comet's path, and curls it into a fist.

I'll show there's another side to me

You can't deny

Next she turns back to (Y/N) and walks up close to him and she blushes as she strokes his cheek with a happy smile while (Y/N) blushes at the gesture.

I may not know what the future holds

But hear me when I say

She lets go of (Y/N) as she turns to see that her reflection in the glass changes to the flaming demon, but she dispels it with a wave and touches a hand to her true reflection, letting a smile steal over her face.

That my past does not define me

'Cause my past is not today

(Flashback)

She then remembers what she did before calling (Y/N) over earlier, as she was over the three victory pictures that hang in Principal Celestia's office, marking Sunset's triumphs at being crowned Fall Formal Princess. Sunset was seen glaring at them all with the clearest disgust. In a blink, her expression softens to one of regret and she runs a hand over the first one.

Ambition

Is what I believed

Regaining her resolve, she pulls them all down and out in the front lobby, she hurls them into the nearest trash can and lets out a long-held breath.

Would be the only way

To set me free

Her eyes dropped again in regret, but they were also a huge weight off of her shoulders too.

We then see another time when she was in her old outfit as she was walking through the hall with a tentative smile, one student after another turns away or gives her a glare of naked hostility as this was sometime after what she did during the Fall Formal.

But when it disappeared

And I found myself alone

Now she stands amid a group of them, including the Cutie Mark Crusaders. All turn their backs on her and wink out in quick succession, leaving one dejected former unicorn by herself until she feels a certain wrap an arm around her shoulder as she looks up to see (Y/N) before Twilight and company gather around Sunset with warm smiles and comforting hands on her shoulders.

(End of Flashback)

That's when you came and got me

Her spirits lifted, she jogs across the roof, face set in a determined smile, and pulls off her jacket to expose short dress sleeves beneath. The garment is then flung high into the air and carried away on the wind before it floats down in (Y/N)'s hands who gazes at it before looking back up and what happened next made his eyes widen.

Like a phoenix burning bright

In the sky

Tiny tongues of flame begin to flicker around her body as she skids to a stop and raises her arms toward the coming dawn, her entire body ringed with a yellow aura.

I'll show there's another side to me

You can't deny

I may not know what the future holds

But hear me when I say

The new power slowly lifts her clear of the roof.

That my past does not define me

'Cause my past is not today

One last burst of energy, and a pair of red and gold wings and a matching bird tail have manifested themselves on her back and spread to full extension as a pattern of flames appears on her tights. The wild tumble of hair blows upward from her head, forming a new frame for her blissful visage.

The song ended here as (Y/N) walked forward a bit holding Sunset's jacket and he couldn't help but stare at Sunset mesmerized by this temporary form that she had taken as his pupils dilated. Sunset looks back down at him with a smile as she lowers herself back down towards (Y/N) and as she did, they both took hold of each other's hands.

(Y/N): *smiles* Am I still staring at the real Sunset Shimmer or a beautiful goddess who can sing such a perfect song?

Sunset Shimmer: *giggles* I wanted you to hear all of that, (Y/N)... To thank you... After you told me that there was really no point in looking back to what I've previously done and then accepting me as your girlfriend... Even today, I never felt so alive and free... It's because of you and the others that I no longer feel like I have to be left out.

(Y/N): And you never will be again. As long as I love you, that's for sure. You're my beautiful sunshine, Sunset.

Sunset Shimmer: *blushes* Even in the dark?

She said referring to the fact that it's nearly nighttime as (Y/N) chuckled from this before smirking back at Sunset.

(Y/N): Even in the dark.

Sunset smirks back at (Y/N) before (Y/N) leans in to kiss Sunset as she didn't hesitate to return this as she wrapped her arms around his shoulders and (Y/N) embraced her himself, pulling the magical and fiery girl closer to him as they proceed to share both a passionate moment and kiss with each other. Sunset hums a little during the kiss and all of the magic that was on her dissipates as she slowly lowers to the ground. Soon the kiss ended as the two pulled back from each other while holding each other's hands smiling sweetly at one another.

(Y/N): Did I ever tell you that you look pretty wearing that light blue dress of yours?

Sunset blushes embarrassed while looking away and playing with her hair.

Sunset Shimmer: You really think so?

(Y/N): I know so.

Sunset Shimmer: Well, I guess I don't mind wearing this a lot more often if you love it that much.

(Y/N): Heh, well the only thing that I love the most right here and now is you, Sunset.

Sunset Shimmer: *giggles* I love you too, (Y/N).

Both of them embraced each other and they stayed like that for quite some time before (Y/N) looked up at the clock and saw that it was a quarter to 8 o'clock which means that he should get going.

(Y/N): Well, I better get going. I promised Flash and the others and we would have a guys night out at the mall. I'll guess I'll see you tomorrow, Sunset.

Sunset Shimmer: *nods* Of course. Hope you guys have fun.

(Y/N) gets ready to leave the roof and Sunset stares off at him as she tilts her head in confusion before smirking.

Sunset Shimmer: Um, (Y/N)?

He turns around seeing that Sunset wanted one more thing.

(Y/N): Yeah?

She then crosses her arms with a smirk.

Sunset Shimmer: Um, my jacket, please?

(Y/N)'s eyes widened before he looked down at his right hand to see that he was still holding Sunset's jacket which made him give a sheepish smile while rubbing the back of his head.

(Y/N): Whoops! Sorry about that!

Sunset Shimmer: *laughs* It's okay. I was wondering how long it would take before you noticed.

(Y/N): *rolls eyes* Ha ha.

He tosses Sunset back her black jacket as she puts it back on and (Y/N) leaves to head to the mall while Sunset turns back to the city to stare off a little more thinking how much better her life has been with the new path that she has taken.

It was now nighttime at the Canterlot Mall and while the place isn't really too busy, there were still a fair amount of people there. (Y/N), Flash Sentry, Micro Chips, and Sandalwood were walking together through the mall as (Y/N) brought up conversation in a happy mood.

(Y/N): Man, are you guys excited about the Friendship Games soon or what?

(Y/N) was expecting the same amount of resolve to come from his friends, but they didn't exactly have the same enthusiasm as they each looked at each other confused or with raised eyebrows.

Flash Sentry: Uh... I'd go with or what, dude...

Sandalwood: Eh...

Micro Chips: Yeah, agreed.

(Y/N): What?! Come on, guys. We've done so much to prepare for the games and you guys signed up too, so why the low confidence. Do I need to call a certain girlfriend of mine to give you guys pep talks?

Flash Sentry: (Y/N), I don't know what world you think you came from, but in case you haven't noticed, Canterlot High never wins the Friendship Games.

(Y/N): That's true, but...

Sandalwood: And to top it all off, bro, those Crystal Prep dudes are not really ones to associate themselves with us.

(Y/N): Who cares? I mean I respect Crystal Prep as a school, but it's not like we need to root for their team. We're going Wondercolts all day, every day!

Micro Chips: Fair point, but... according to some of the sources I heard there is this new transfer student that moved in during the beginning of the school year.

Flash Sentry: Really?

Micro Chips: Yeah, they call him... "The King of Crystal Prep"

Flash and Sandalwood's eyes widened before they both turned towards (Y/N) who looked equally shocked before he noticed their eyes on him.

(Y/N): What??

Flash Sentry: "Hero of Canterlot High..." "King of Crystal Prep..." Yeah, we're toast if they got a student like that now.

(Y/N): Hey, you don't know that. Things can change.

Sandalwood: Micro, do these "sources" of yours say just how popular or respected this guy is, dude?

Micro Chips: Not exactly. But I did hear a rumor that you better not cross that guy... If you do... you better be lucky that guy knows the term "forgiveness."

Sandalwood: So Crystal Prep's got their own, and I'm just putting it as an example (Y/N) so don't take it in any offense...

(Y/N): I know what you're about to say. No offense taken.

Sandalwood: In that case, Crystal Prep's got their own "former" Sunset Shimmer and it appears that the students like him a lot.

Flash Sentry: *sighs* This isn't gonna end well...

(Y/N): Guys, come on. Get your head in the A-game. We wanna show up to the Friendship Games as competitors who are ready to win.

Flash Sentry: We NEVER win. And this year they've got a King of Crystal Prep? We've basically got no chance.

Flash said with a slightly bored look and (Y/N) sees that Sandalwood and Micro Chips had the same exact expressions. If Rainbow Dash were here, she'd have them pumped up in now, but (Y/N) knows that if Rainbow is capable then so he is as he gets a serious look. He quickly walks forward ahead of his friends before facing them with a determined look.

(Y/N): We're GOING to win! Beca-

Micro Chips: What are you talking about?

(Y/N): Because up to NOW we've hated losing! But this year and trust me... THIS year my friends... we are going to learn how to LOVE winning!

The three of them stared at (Y/N) before looking at each other. Silence grew between them as (Y/N) sighs before rubbing the back of his head.

(Y/N): That... didn't sound as good as it did in my head.

However, Sandalwood just smiles at (Y/N).

Sandalwood: No, no. I'm with that, bro.

Micro Chips: I guess you can say we can't add letters in the word win or subtract letters in the word lose. Everything has its day to become a true solution.

(Y/N): Flash?

Flash Sentry looks among his friends to see that they were looking at him waiting for his answer and he thought about it for a bit before crossing his arms with a smile.

Flash Sentry: Alright, (Y/N). Whatever you say, buddy.

(Y/N): That's the spirit!

He holds out a fist at them as the rest of his friends share the fist bump to signify that they will have the confidence to win this time even if their chances are low.

(Y/N): Now come on. Dinner's on me and I don't want you guys to feel like this is just another boring lecture in class.

They all laugh from that before following (Y/N) to head to a place where they can eat. As they did though, (Y/N) looked over to the side and nearly ignored something that caught his sight and what did catch it made him gasp in shock...

He could see in a library nearby that there was a girl with a dog that looked strikingly similar to Princess Twilight Sparkle and Spike.

(Y/N): (T-Twilight?! Spike?! What are they doing here?! And why didn't they give us a heads up that they would be visiting for the Friendship Games?!)

Sandalwood: Bro!

(Y/N) looked ahead to see that the others were right ahead of him clearly wondering why he was just standing there.

Sandalwood: You coming?

(Y/N): Yeah, uh... I'll catch up in just a minute, I... need to use the restroom.

Flash Sentry: Suit yourself. Better not bail on us though.

(Y/N): Why would I motivate you guys just to run away?!

Flash Sentry: Because you do that all of the time.

(Y/N): Since when?!

Flash Sentry: Since after the Fall Formal.

(Y/N) facepalms from that.

(Y/N): Rainbow Dash told you, didn't she?

Flash Sentry: Hehe. You better believe it. I'm just teasing. Just don't keep us waiting, dude.

(Y/N) nods from that statement before he turns and looks over to the bookstore again towards these two familiar figures as curiosity really struck him to be interested. He slowly crept towards the bookstore while making sure to not be spotted by the girl and her dog. He took a much closer look to see that this Twilight was wearing an entirely different attire from what he remembered.

(Y/N): *quietly* The glasses are definitely new... so is that bun in her hair... Though being a bookworm and having a dog definitely gives away that that's Twilight, but... she seems different.

Just as he quietly says this, he remembers the trip that he took to Equestria, involving his alternate pony self and he knows that while their personalities and looks are quite identical, they were much different with experience from being in different worlds.

(Y/N): *quietly* Wait... if I'm able to meet my pony self... and Twilight was able to come into this world along with Spike... Sunset's also from that world...

The light bulb clicks on what or who this person that resembled his pony self's girlfriend is as this Twilight impersonator was looking through a bookshelf. She was most likely the Twilight that belonged in this world as thinking this made (Y/N)'s eyes widen.

(Y/N): *quietly* Wow... and here I thought that I would never get the chance to meet the Twilight of this world. But I guess given the circumstances that I've been through, it's not impossible.

Thinking that she heard something, the Twilight who got his curiosity and turned around for a moment as (Y/N) quickly hid himself behind another bookshelf to not be seen as a staring creep. Seeing as it was nothing, she quickly went back to picking out a book as she grabbed one from off of the shelf. (Y/N) in the meantime was wondering how he should approach her.

(Y/N): *quietly* Okay... I don't wanna make this as awkward as possible, but how do I approach someone who I guess I sorta know in some way... but they don't know me?

He then suddenly hears a yelp from the other side of the bookshelf as he peeks out to the side to see that the Twilight had clearly knocked herself onto a hanging lamp and her glasses were on the floor and so was her book. (Y/N) raised an eyebrow at this, but shrugged his shoulders.

(Y/N): I guess that's convenient...

(Y/N) comes out of his hiding spot and walks over to this girl as her dog was quick to notice (Y/N) as he quickly looks up at (Y/N) and barks at him a little cautious of him. (Y/N) raises an eyebrow on why the dog was barking at him, but it then suddenly stops before walking up to (Y/N) and taking a closer sniff at him. The dog then sits down while panting and (Y/N) doesn't know why he changed his mood so quickly, but he quickly disregards that subject as he looks down at the helpless Twilight.

Sci-Twi: *whispers* Where are they? Spike, did you find them?

(Y/N) kneels down and picks up the glasses before smiling.

(Y/N): No, but someone else did. And I think these clearly belong to you.

She then looks up towards (Y/N) with squinted eyes and when she tried to take in his details, she gasped before cowering nervously which surprised (Y/N).

Sci-Twi: I-I'm sorry! I-I didn't think you would come to the library! Well... I-I shouldn't judge you! Of course you do! ...I'm sorry, I guess I'll get out of your way now once I find my glasses.

(Y/N) stares down at this girl and he blinks twice as that was probably the last response that he was expecting to come out of someone's mouth. Though he doesn't seem to be too surprised given that she doesn't have good vision.

(Y/N): Um... It's alright. They're right here...

He then places them on her face as when it became apparent that her glasses were on her face, she quickly takes hold of them and puts them back on her face. She then looks up at (Y/N) and gets a much better vision of him and when she does, she gasps.

Sci-Twi: Wait a second... you're not... You look just like someone who goes to my school...

(Y/N): Really?

Sci-Twi: Yes. But I don't think I've ever seen you around here before... or I don't believe I have noticed.

(Y/N): I guess I could say the same thing to you.

Her dog then barks as he walks up to (Y/N) and places both of his paws on one of his legs while wagging his tail which makes both of the humans smile.

Sci-Twi: I think Spike likes you.

(Y/N): I think so too. I heard you call him that, so I guess I can assume that's your dog's name.

He said as he kneels down to pet Spike on the head and scratches his ears which he liked before he licks (Y/N)'s hand making him and Twilight giggle.

(Y/N): So you said that I look like somebody from your school? What school is that?

Sci-Twi: Crystal Prep Academy.

(Y/N) eyes then widen so big in both shock that hearing that school's name is an answer for two questions that were a mystery as he remembers what Pinkie said to him a few days back.

(Y/N): (Wait... So was Pinkie being serious on the whole somebody looking just like me that goes to Crystal Prep?! How is this possible?!)

He then gets a nervous look before looking off to the side with his arms crossed.

(Y/N): I-I see... Well... I... go to Canterlot High School.

Her eyes widened with the same reaction before looking downwards with a sad look.

Sci-Twi: Oh, um, I see... That must be nice...

This got into an awkward situation between the two of them as they were just getting forward into the small talk and hearing that they go to schools that rival each other wasn't really what they were expecting. However, (Y/N) looked back at Twilight while shrugging his shoulders.

(Y/N): Well, on the bright side, we'll see each other at the Friendship Games pretty soon.

Sci-Twi: I guess so, but you do know that our schools will be competing against each other.

(Y/N): Pssh! So what? It's not an excuse that we can't be friends.

Hearing that made Twilight's eyes widen.

Sci-Twi: You... wanna be... my friend... Are you sure? I don't think I'm really someone that you should be friends with.

(Y/N): Why do you say that? Don't you have any friends?

Sci-Twi: Um, not really. All I really have is Spike to keep me company. I'm usually by myself most of the time because many students don't like to associate themselves with me... and I'm sometimes picked on by... (R/N).

(Y/N): (R/N)? Who's that?

Sci-Twi: The people at my school call him The King of Crystal Prep. He always makes sure that everybody around the school, especially him, looks perfect and is at the top.

(Y/N) didn't really like the sound of that as Twilight seems like a really nice girl and if this guy is picking on her then he's definitely not going to like this guy when he meets him. He crosses his arms before smiling at Twilight.

(Y/N): Well, if you need someone to hang out with then I don't mind hanging out with you at all.

Sci-Twi: Really? I-I don't know.

(Y/N): No worries. Trust me, I know the feeling of being alone for so long and only relying on your one friend as company...

This makes him think about a certain someone that he misses a ton with a slightly sad look, but he gets his smile back quickly as he knows that his mother would want him to make as many friends as possible.

(Y/N): But it doesn't mean that there are other people out there waiting for me to see that there's much more out there.

Hearing that made Sci-Twi surprised for a second before her bewilderment turns into a cute embarrassed smile that honestly made (Y/N) smile too.

Sci-Twi: I think the same way sometimes too with so much more being out there.

(Y/N): See? We have something in common already.

This made both of them lightly chuckle for a second.

(Y/N): Oh, right. I haven't even given you my name. My name is (Y/N) (L/N).

Sci-Twi: (Y/N) (L/N)? I think I've heard rumors of you from a couple of Crystal Prep students.

(Y/N): Really?

Sci-Twi: Yes... and I hate to say it, but they say that (R/N) is really looking forward to meeting you... and from what I said about him... not in a good way either.

(Y/N): Seriously? What's this guy's problem with me?

Sci-Twi: I don't know, but I believe it may be the Friendship Games coming up soon.

(Y/N): Well, for now I'm not gonna worry too much about him. And even if he is not the best person to hang around at Crystal Prep like you said. Don't worry, you've got a friend now and anything that makes you worried or anxious, just come and talk to me.

Twilight smiles from this before nodding her head.

Sci-Twi: Thank you, (Y/N).

(Y/N): No problem. If you want, we can exchange contact info and keep in touch if you're feeling left out or need someone to just talk to.

Sci-Twi: Oh, sure.

Twilight pulls her phone out of her pocket and so did (Y/N) as soon enough both of them had exchanged phone numbers and even sent each other dummy messages to make sure that it works.

(Y/N): Well, it was really nice meeting you Twilight. I actually came here with some friends and they're probably waiting on me at this point. I guess I'll most likely see you during the Friendship Games, but don't be afraid to talk to me anytime before, alright?

Sci-Twi: Y-Yeah, I will consider that.

(Y/N) waved her goodbye and as he ran off, Sci-Twi couldn't help but stare after him until he disappeared. Spike then barks after (Y/N) before looking back up at Twilight who picks him up.

Sci-Twi: I know, Spike. H-He is pretty nice. (I-Is everyone at Canterlot High like that too?)

It was late in the nighttime as (Y/N) and the rest of his guy friends began exiting the mall carrying drinks while (Y/N) was carrying his skateboard in one of his arms. They were all chatting with some calm and happy looks on their faces as this hang out was just what they needed to get themselves in a better mood for the Friendship Games.

Sandalwood: Hey, what do you dudes think the events are going to be like this time?

(Y/N): There's no doubt that they'll definitely have an athletics competition. They have at least one in the Friendship Games every year.

Flash Sentry: Let's hope that they have a songwriting competition. I know it's not likely, but we've never seen Crystal Prep excel in something like that.

(Y/N): True. With either your band or the Rainbooms, we'll be sure to blow them away... just as long as they don't try and hire three magical and crazy sirens to help them out with it.

This made all of them laugh at that joke as they remember what happened during the Battle of the Bands and the thought of Crystal Prep thinking about using them is preposterous. This however got Micro Chips in deep thought.

Micro Chips: Say, (Y/N)... You and those other girls of yours have those special powers that came from that interdimensional portal that brought that new girl you introduced us to a while back which in my view, brings up many theories of how this breaks some superstitions on how the multiverse isn't real... But my main question is do those strange things still happen?

(Y/N): At this point it happens all of the time to me, so... I wouldn't call it that strange.

Micro Chips: If that's the case... Don't you think it would be concerning if Crystal Prep finds out that you have... um...

(Y/N): Magic.

Micro Chips: "Magic" inside of you?

(Y/N) eyes widened and so did the others as this made (Y/N) put a finger to his chin.

(Y/N): I didn't even think about that.

Sandalwood then places a hand on (Y/N)'s shoulder.

Sandalwood: Well, there isn't a rule that says that your magic isn't allowed in the Friendship Games, bro.

Flash Sentry: Yeah, but like Micro said, Crystal Prep has no knowledge that Canterlot High has been through these strange events.

(Y/N): And if they find out that we have magic inside of us then we could be labeled cheaters... just to stop their undefeated streak...

This concerns (Y/N) for a second before he just shrugs his shoulders.

(Y/N): Well, I doubt it'll happen. Most of the time, magic only activates in me and the girls when we play our instruments. No one, not even Sunset knows why that happens, but if that's the only key factor then I doubt that we'll have to worry about magic in the Friendship Games.

Flash Sentry: If you say so.

Suddenly... a loud whistle was heard being blown as this made all four of them turn towards the direction of where it came from.

(Y/N): Huh??

Sandalwood: What was that?

https/youtu.be/eeyYGN77kak

They heard the whistle again as they looked at each other before each of them decided to head after the noise to see what was going on.

Once they have cut the corner of the mall, they ended at a nearby intersection on the street looking around for a minute before they all look to their right to see that far ahead, someone in a hoodie was skateboarding fast down the sidewalk and there was a policewoman that had some (R/F/C) paint sprayed on them chasing after them while blowing a whistle.

Police Woman: Hey! Come back here, you punk! Graffiti on public property is vandalism!

Apparently, the hooded figure decided not to even listen to her as they were just skateboarding past people walking on the sidewalk. They then saw up ahead that they were approaching the four boys and one of them caught their eyes which made them scoff.

Out of nowhere, each one of them wasn't expecting the person to rudely shove each of them to the ground as all voiced grunts and this also caused them to drop their drinks as (Y/N), Flash, Sandalwood, and Micro Chips all fell to the ground with liquid drenched on their clothes now and even (Y/N)'s skateboard hit Micro in the head. They each

Flash Sentry: Ow! What in the heck?!

(Y/N): You guys okay?!

Sandalwood: Physically? Or emotionally?

Micro Chips: I'd say we're all okay if no one had a concussion.

(Y/N) stands up and looks down at his friends with concern before he glares ahead at the delinquent who just shoved him and his friends to the ground like that. (Y/N) knows that nobody does something mean like that to his close friends. The hero then decides to pick up his skateboard and he runs across the sidewalk for a second before tossing his skateboard on the ground to get it rolling before he hops on and chases after the hooded person.

The hooded person who was up ahead was smirking before they heard someone gaining on them as they turned around to see that (Y/N) was right on their tail with a fierce look as he was able to catch up to them in no time. As soon as (Y/N) was right beside them, the two of them began getting into a small fight trying to knock each other off of their skateboards.

The person was able to get (Y/N) behind them once again as they looked back towards him with a small frown and (Y/N) glares at them slightly frustrated before he kicks the ground to gain some speed... and he uses his skateboard to hop straight into the air right over the hooded figure to get ahead of them. The hooded figure stares at (Y/N) slightly shocked before the shock turns into a smirk.

???: Heh, amateur.

Feeling like he was ahead of them enough, (Y/N) looks back to see if he could try and stop the hooded figure... only to see that they suddenly vanished out of sight which shocked him as he looked left and right.

(Y/N): What the...?

(Y/N) eyes then suddenly widened as he slowly looked straight up into the sky... to see the hooded figure right over him and he dived down straight towards the back of (Y/N)'s skateboard to come down and stomp hard on it and this catapults (Y/N) straight into the air as he went flying in slow motion for a second before time resumes and he rolls across the concrete voicing grunts of excruciating pain before rolling on his back.

(Y/N) groans in pain before slowly trying to stand up, but when he got onto his knees, he sees the figure's shadow on him which makes him look up to see the hooded figure staring him down with a smirk.

???: Hmph. So YOU'RE supposed to be the Hero of Canterlot High? What a joke.

The figure who had a male voice to pull his hood down and what was revealed next brought a huge shock to (Y/N) as he gasps...

The male was a teenanger that looked to be just as old as (Y/N) with a hairstyle similar to him except he had (R/E/C) eyes, (R/C/C) skin, and (R/M/C) hair.

(Y/N): Wha... Y-You're...

(R/N): I must say... It's a pleasure to finally meet you face to face, (Y/N). We do look alike... It's uncanny. But there's no time for me to chit chat with the likes of you. Farewell!

He puts his hood back on before he gets back on his skateboard and zooms off while (Y/N) stares off at him in shock as from what he has heard all week that person can only be the King of Crystal Prep. His shock was broken when he heard his friends call out to him.

(End Music Here)

Flash Sentry: (Y/N)!

(Y/N) looks behind him to see Flash, Sandalwood, and Micro Chips finally catching up to him as Flash runs over to help him to his feet.

Flash Sentry: Are you okay, dude? Who was that?

(Y/N) glares ahead of himself once again in the direction where (R/N) took off and he stays quiet for a second before he smirks and holds up a fist to only say a couple of words...

(Y/N): Heh, new competition!

Chapter 15 End.

Chapter 16: The Ultimate Rivals

(Y/N) and Sunset Shimmer are seen jogging down the sidewalks towards Canterlot High School as earlier they got a text from Rainbow Dash about a dire situation. Considering she specified to meet everyone at Canterlot High School, Sunset and (Y/N) assumed that probably Equestrian magic or something else regarding the portal at the statue was the problem.

It is late afternoon, and Applejack and Rainbow Dash are already at the steps, the latter kneeling over her guitar case, as Fluttershy and Rarity walk up. Here comes Sunset and (Y/N) both looking concerned.

Sunset Shimmer: We got your text, Rainbow Dash! Did something come through the portal? Is Equestrian magic on the loose? Did Twilight come back with a problem that only we can solve?!

Pinkie Pie then appears out of nowhere, holding a cupcake in each hand and grinning hugely.

Pinkie Pie: Has a giant cake monster covered all the cakes in the world in cake?!

(Y/N): ...How can you cover cake... in ca- N-Never mind! That's Pinkie folks! Whatever! What's the problem, Dashie? It sounded like an emergency.

Rainbow Dash: Um, not exactly.

Sunset Shimmer: Uh, I don't understand.

Applejack crosses to Rainbow, who has shifted her grip on the axe to clearly show a popped string.

Applejack: Well, y'all, I was just tellin' Rainbow Dash here that a broken guitar string doesn't really qualify as an emergency.

Rainbow Dash: It totally does!

(Y/N): Seriously...? In what world?!

Rainbow Dash: The world of awesomeness?

Here comes Rarity with her glasses on, measuring tape around shoulders, pincushion strapped to one wrist.

Rarity: Really, Rainbow Dash! I was in the middle of sewing a very complex appliqué on my latest frock.

Fluttershy then steps in, petting her bunny, Angel.

Fluttershy: And I was just about to tuck everyone in for the night at the shelter. Now we'll have to start stories all over again.

Sunset Shimmer: Why would you send all of us an emergency text for a guitar string?

Rainbow Dash: Well, I was going to pony up and show our fans some awesome guitar licks, but I kinda need all six strings to do it.

She said looking over towards the said fans which were the Cutie Mark Crusaders, who waved to her from their seats at the top of the steps.

Rainbow Dash: Got any extra?

What she gets in return is a mix of sighs and groans from all, but Sunset, who turns her back to (Y/N) while pointing a thumb towards her backpack.

Sunset Shimmer: (Y/N), I think I have one in my backpack, you think that you can check for me?

(Y/N): Sure, hold on.

(Y/N) unzips Sunset's backpacks and quickly digs inside of it before pulling out a coiled string and he hands it over to Rainbow Dash who wastes no time in making the change-out.

(Y/N): But why this late? All the music rooms are likely closed at this point.

Rainbow Dash: No problem. The acoustics in the hallway are perfect for power chords.

She cranks one off while dropping to one knee loud and clear despite the fact that the instrument is connected to absolutely nothing before standing back up.

Rainbow Dash: Come on! Let's go!

Their onetime foe along with their boyfriend allows themselves a humoring little smile and head shake as the others enter the front doors.

(Y/N): Leave it to Rainbow Dash to try and find any opportunity to flaunt her skills out to anybody.

(Y/N) was about to enter along with the other girls, but Sunset quickly grabs his wrist.

(Y/N): Sunset? What is it?

Sunset Shimmer: Nothing big. I just wanna show you something.

Applejack, at the back of the group, stops to address herself back down the steps.

Applejack: Y'all comin'?

(Y/N): Yeah, we'll be right behind you in a minute. Just go on ahead.

The door swings shut and now with the two of them alone at the foot of the steps, Sunset sits down, sets her backpack between her knees, and pulls out her magic journal. Opening it and resting it in her lap, she pats the spot right next to her to allow (Y/N) to sit right beside her and she shifts her journal a little close to him. Inside, (Y/N) sees that Sunset has written a couple of messages to Princess Twilight from Equestria ever since the incident with the sirens.

(Y/N): Wow, I bet Princess Twilight must feel really happy that you think about her from time to time.

Sunset Shimmer: It was her that taught all of us friendship here. It's hard to not miss her from time to time.

(Y/N): I can definitely agree on that. Especially for the fact that she was able to help you too when we took our visit to your world.

Sunset Shimmer: You helped me too, you know.

(Y/N): *chuckles* I know. I was trying to be modest.

Sunset Shimmer: *smiles* It's one of the reasons that made me see that I had feelings for you in the end.

(Y/N): And I'm glad that you did as you deserve to feel loved and be happy after how much you've helped me and the others too.

Both of them peck each other on the lips before Sunset turns back to her journal and (Y/N) peeks over to take a look at what Sunset was going to send Princess Twilight back in Equestria.

Sunset Shimmer: (Dear Princess Twilight, how's life treating you in Equestria? Any cool new magic spells? It's been pretty quiet here at CHS since the Battle of the Bands. Although things don't get as dull with my (Y/N) around. I really love that I'm one of his girlfriends and I love being with my friends in it too. We still pony up when we play music, which Rainbow Dash just loves to show off. But I still can't quite grasp what it's all about. I would love to hear what you think about it when you get a sec. Your friend, Sunset Shimmer.)

By the time she finishes, a bus pulls up. The individual that stepped out of the bus had light violet skin and was wearing a hooded sweatshirt and sunglasses, hood up, hands in pockets, hunched down to disguise themselves as much as possible.

One hand brings out a boxy device, holding it up by a handle that extends straight down from the bottom, and an antenna flips up from either side as the free fingers adjust a dial. The new arrival aims the unit at the statue and begins to walk toward it.

The panel shows an oscilloscope signal and a dial gauge split into two regions, green and red. The pointer wavers back and forth across the border, then veers firmly into the green once this person is standing right at the statue's base.

A few steps bring the side facing the school under scrutiny and now the needle swings hard into the red zone and the oscilloscope signal goes wild. A touch of fingers against the vertical stone surface sets off the characteristic ripples of the portal between this realm and Equestria. (Y/N) immediately sees this person with a weird look and nudges Sunset.

Sunset Shimmer: What is it?

(Y/N) points straight ahead and when Sunset is in the same direction of his gaze, she gets alarmed as well.

Sunset Shimmer: Hey!

The interloper regards her with surprise, lowering the probe, and both of them stand up.

Sunset Shimmer: What are you doing?!

The figure runs off, but both (Y/N) and Sunset immediately give chase.

(Y/N): Hey! Hold on for a second!

The escapee makes it across the street, but the duo is forced to stop short at the curb in order to avoid being hit by a passing car. Hooking a hand around the nearest lamppost, the escapee cuts a tight turn that very nearly drags the sneakered feet out from underneath as a bus pulls up, perfectly timed for the figure to jump on. Sunset and (Y/N) reach this side of the street, only to get a faceful of exhaust fumes as the bus pulls away.

Sunset Shimmer: Who was that?

(Y/N): I don't know... but I feel like I've seen them somewhere before...

(Y/N) eyes Sunset for a second when she said that before looking back in the direction of where the bus was headed off to. He crosses his arms while putting a finger to his chin.

(Y/N): (That hoodie looked awfully familiar and I could've sworn I saw that person wearing glasses... Was that... Twilight? The one that I met the other day? Why would she be interested in the statue?)

However, knowing exactly how smart Princess Twilight is herself (Y/N) gets a slightly troubled look as this Twilight has no experience with Equestrian magic compared to CHS or her pony counterpart.

(Y/N): (Well... either way... I hope she's doing okay.)

Onboard, the figure stands looking out the rear windows for a moment before sitting down. The unit has been returned to one of the sweatshirt pockets, and the violet hands push the hood back to fully expose the face... It is indeed this world's Twilight Sparkle. She voices a quiet sigh of relief at making a successful getaway.

Sci-Twi: (That was way too close. I should've checked my surroundings before investigating the strange readings coming from CHS...)

She looks slightly back towards the back window of the bus.

Sci-Twi: (Was that (Y/N) though? I almost wish I could've said hi, but... I don't want anybody to know what I'm researching... not even him...)

The bus then takes its travel back to Twilight's school, Crystal Prep Academy as the camera follows her to one of the pairs of closed double doors. These are pushed open with the view flaring brilliant white for a moment and then clearing to show her approaching a classroom door. This is shoved open, another flash, and she comes to a third closed door. Throughout this sequence, the crystal motif is seen at work inside the school as well as out.

When Twilight opens this door, a darkened laboratory can be seen beyond the threshold. She reaches in around the edge and flips a switch, bringing up the lights. Once she enters, the camera cuts to a note, chart, and string-covered bulletin board she had been studying after the events of the Battle of the Bands.

She lifts a small drawing, ready to tack it up, and she sticks it on a bare spot of the bulletin board, showing a sketch of the statue's base and a question mark in the center of one side, and the thumbtack already has a string tied to it.

(Insert Opening Here)

Twilight is then seen doing some electrical tinkering as one of her hands emerges from a lab coat's white sleeve, removing the front panel from the device she used to scan the statue. She takes a screwdriver to it with the help of a large magnifier on a desk stand. She fits a cover onto a round purple device that resembles an oversized makeup compact with a small hole drilled through the hinge.

One last tweak brings the item to life, with a strobing light making its way around a central black window. Seen from behind, she hooks up a circuit and is rewarded with a crackle of sparks. Holding the device open, she smiles triumphantly as the cover slowly shuts by itself...

Little does she know... This device and her curiosity is going to be the cause of quite the chaos in the Friendship Games...

It was the very next day as Canterlot High School was preparing themselves for the Friendship Games which were right around the corner meaning those who were participating were studying hard, enhancing their skills, or even just mingling about it in general.

The (Hu) Mane 7 were all in the library as so far Sunset was concerned about the mysterious person that she and (Y/N) saw yesterday who was the Human World Twilight Sparkle. Sunset paces the floor with a thoughtful look, Rainbow Dash was clustered around a study table, Applejack leans back in a chair, feet propped up, Fluttershy sits on the floor near her backpack and Angel, Pinkie sits on a rolling ladder intended for reaching the top shelves, Rarity pulls a book from one of the lower ones, and (Y/N) was busy looking through his phone.

Sunset Shimmer: She was definitely doing something to the statue – or was going to.

(Y/N): We've already attracted our own school and three sirens to Equestrian magic... Honestly, it wouldn't surprise me that people are getting curious about it at this point. And that girl Sunset and I saw was likely either trying to discover it or knows about it.

Fluttershy: Do you think she came through the portal from Equestria?

Sunset Shimmer: No, I'm pretty sure (Y/N) and I woulda noticed that. I think she was from over here.

Applejack: Well, that's a relief. The last thing we need is another magical so-and-so bent on world domination comin' over from Equestria.

She sets her book on her knees during this line, then puts her arms behind her head and winks at the end of it. Sunset responds with a smirk and a cocked eyebrow, taking with good humor the jibe at the crises of the two previous movies, the first of which was her doing. (Y/N) however, was just a little annoyed.

(Y/N): ...Did you really need to be that specific?

Applejack: Have ya met me at all, hun?

(Y/N) smirks with a playful eye roll at that joke knowing just how blunt Applejack can be at times.

Rarity: I have no interest in another fight against the powers of evil magic. The wear and tear on my wardrobe is just too much to keep up with.

Sunset Shimmer: Still, a mysterious figure snooping around the portal? Don't you wanna know what she was up to?

Fluttershy stands up with a shudder, holding Angel.

Fluttershy: I don't even wanna guess.

Rainbow chooses this moment to make her entrance, stepping into view from around the corner and holding a book marked with the Canterlot High logo.

Rainbow Dash: Well, you don't have to. Because I've totally figured out who it was!

Pinkie Pie: Ooh, ooh! A nighttime statue cleaner? A magical portal maintenance maintainer? A gardener?!

Pinkie holds up different books of these as Rainbow is not amused as she pushes Pinkie on the ladder.

Rainbow Dash: Seeing as how they got off a bus from the city and got back on a bus headed to the city, I'll bet they go to...

(Hu) Mane 7: Crystal Prep.

They all said glumly, clearly showing that they had a history with them.

Rainbow Dash: Yep. With the Friendship Games starting tomorrow, they'd totally try to prank us by defacing the Wondercolts statue.

Sunset Shimmer: Why would anyone take a bus all the way from the city for that?

Applejack: Because the Crystal Prep Shadowbolts are our biggest rivals?

Rarity: Because that's just what the students at Crystal Prep would do?

Rainbow Dash: Because even though they beat us in everything – soccer, tennis, golf – they still have to gloat!

She shows a different page on each of the three mentioned. They stand on a three-level medal podium, holding trophies for the relevant sport. Meanwhile, the same three defeated Canterlot High athletes stand off to one side, becoming increasingly despondent from one shot to the next. The last picture she shows captures the statue dressed up in a clownish mishmash of colors, topped with a red rubber nose and a fluffy purple wig studded with bows.

(Y/N): Yeah, Crystal Prep has been known to have students who not only focus on being the best, but act like they're ALWAYS the best. Speaking of which... I was hanging with Flash, Sandalwood, and Micro Chips the other day and I ran into a Crystal Prep student who... looked like me.

This causes everyone around to immediately look towards (Y/N) with shocked looks on their faces.

(Hu) Mane 6: What?!

(Y/N): Well, not "exactly" like me, but I wouldn't blame someone for confusing them with me... I mean it turns out that the person Pinkie described to Dash and I a couple of weeks back was the same guy. I couldn't get too good of a look at him because it was dark outside, but something tells me that I'll definitely be meeting him during the Friendship Games. They call him... The King of Crystal Prep.

Rainbow Dash: Seriously?

Applejack: Sounds like some darn varmint who's really full of himself.

(Y/N): Most likely. I didn't exactly have the greatest greeting from him either. Knocked me off of my new skateboard.

Fluttershy: Oh, my. You weren't hurt, were you (Y/N)?

(Y/N): No, I was fine. But the next time that I see him, Friendship Game event or not... I'm hoping to actually meet him more personally! I was looking forward to this competition without any conflict, but now I know that I need to be on my toes.

Sunset Shimmer: Seems kinda silly to me.

(Hu) Mane 6: SILLY?!?

Rainbow Dash: So I guess you think the Friendship Games are silly, too.

Sunset Shimmer: Well, it's not like we'll be fighting the powers of evil magic.

Fluttershy: No. We'll be fighting against a school full of meanies. Not everything has to be magical to be important.

(Y/N): She's right, Sunset. This happens every school year, so it's important to Canterlot High. And due to that fact, if it means helping Canterlot High, then I can also make Celestia and Luna proud too.

Sunset Shimmer: You're right. I'm sorry. I know it's a big deal.

Rarity: That's putting it mildly, darling. They're still revamping the playing field in preparation.

Sunset Shimmer: I just don't understand why there's this big rivalry. Aren't the "Friendship Games" supposed to be about our two schools getting along?

(Y/N): That's the irony of it all, Sunset. It's what we wish for, but it most likely won't happen.

Applejack: I'm afraid I agree with (Y/N) on that. Besides, it's kinda hard to get along with someone who beats you at everything.

She said lifting the book from Rainbow's grip, but the confident athlete threw it away.

Rainbow Dash: Not anymore! This time, things are gonna be different.

Sunset Shimmer: What do you mean?

(Y/N): I agree with Dash. There have been a couple of unexpected circumstances that I should indeed expect during the Friendship Games, but that doesn't mean that "confidence" isn't a word that I know.

Applejack: Yer excited about the Friendship Games every time, hun? And for what reason? We lose every time.

(Y/N): Maybe, but on the bright side, I get to witness, compete, and be with my friends and girlfriends during the events. I'd at least call that a win over the years.

Rainbow Dash smiles at (Y/N)'s resolve as she goes over to wrap an arm around his shoulder.

Rainbow Dash: See? That's what I love about ya this time of the school year, babe. You're always eager to participate even though you leave most of the athletic stuff to me.

(Y/N): Well, of course. You're the captain of nearly every team at this school. You'll do it better than anybody else.

Rainbow Dash smirks from this before pecking (Y/N) on the cheek and the rest of the girls look at each other as they don't know what these two see in the Friendship Games that they don't.

(Y/N): Anyways, what's this idea of yours, Rainbow?

Rainbow Dash: Oh, you'll find out.

She answered, smirking to herself confidently.

Later during the school day, the CHS students are now in the gym as rows of chairs are set up in front and occupied by students, and Principal Celestia and Vice-Principal Luna stand on a stage at a microphone. The younger sister has a clipboard under her arm, and a curtain has been drawn closed behind the two.

Principal Celestia: As I am sure you all know, tomorrow, Canterlot High School will be hosting our fellow students from Crystal Prep Academy as we join together in the spirit of excellence, sportsmanship, and fidelity to compete in the Friendship Games.

Students from all social groups respond with dull cheers and applause that would be more appropriate coming from an audience of zombies and (Y/N) notices this with a nervous look.

(Y/N): (Tough crowd...)

Principal Celestia: Since the games only happen every four years, I'm sure you're all curious what goes on.

Flash Sentry stands up in the bleachers and cups his hands to his mouth to make sure his words come through clearly.

Flash Sentry: You mean other than us losing?!

(Y/N), Celestia, and Luna aim a dirty look at him.

(Y/N): You're not helping!

Flash Sentry: It's true though!

(Y/N): Maybe the fact that we lose is true, but that's not what really matters here!

Principal Celestia: Thank you, (Y/N). He's right. Winning and losing isn't the main part of the Friendship Games. And yes, even if we have a record of losing every time, it doesn't make it impossible. And that is exactly why I've asked Rainbow Dash to come up and give you all a little, um... context.

Rainbow Dash then steps up onto the stage and the microphone is yanked out of the stand, setting off a short whine of feedback.

Rainbow Dash: Thank you, Principal Celestia. *clears throat* I know a lot of you might think there's no way we can beat a fancy school like Crystal Prep at anything.

Pinkie Pie: Unless it's a "losing to Crystal Prep" competition! 'Cause we're REALLY good at that!

(Y/N): *groans* Get over it already!! *sighs* Please continue, Rainbow.

Rainbow Dash: And I know that CHS has never won the Friendship Games even once.

Rarity: Oh, dear. I hope this speech isn't meant to be motivational.

(Y/N): Just listen, will you Rares?

https/youtu.be/H8yvbLJ0C2g

Rainbow Dash: Crystal Prep students are super athletic, super smart, and super motivated. But there's one thing they aren't. They aren't Wondercolts!

The stage lights dim as the curtain opens to reveal a row of seven students in band uniforms, marking time and playing instruments under the spotlights that pick them out. Trombone, snare drum, trumpet, baton-carrying majorette, bass drum, sousaphone, flute.

We've fought magic more than once

And come out on top

Chorus: Oh, oh

Rainbow Dash: There's other schools, but none can make those claims

Chorus: Na, na-na-na-na, oh

Rainbow Dash: Together we are Canterlot

Come and cheer our name

Chorus: Oh, oh

Rainbow Dash: This will be our year to win these games

She jumps off the stage and begins to march through the crowd, followed by the band members.

Rainbow Dash & Chorus: We'll always be Wondercolts forever

And now our time has finally arrived

They peel off to alternating sides of the gym.

'Cause we believe in the magic of friendship

Vinyl Scratch, in the bleachers, yanks up a cord from foot level and plugs it into the mobile deck on her lap. A surge of pale blue power races away along it.

And you know, at the end of the day, it is we who survive

The surge reaches an overhead speaker and brings it to thundering life, sending out a wave of electricity. A sound signal is then seen dancing on a screen as this in turn becomes a burst of energy, from which a seven-colored rainbow streaks upward. Its hues are the signature colors of the original seven Rainbooms, plus Sunset's red. The spectrum becomes a fader control on Vinyl's rig, which slides up to maximum and sends a blast of juice over to one of the turntables as she sets it spinning.

Rainbow Dash is then seen standing in front of the bleachers. Two three-by-three sets of giant flash cards are being held up to show the school's C-horseshoe logo.

Students: Hey!

Rainbow Dash: We're not the school we were before

Students: Before!

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, we're different now

Chorus/Students: Oh, oh/Hey, hey!

The cards to her right are flipped to show a picture of Sunset in her demon form and the tiara that held the Element of Magic at the time.

Rainbow Dash: We overcame the obstacles we faced

Now the ones on her left flip to reveal the reptilian form of the Sirens.

Chorus: Overcame the obstacles we faced

The students' school spirit is beginning to perk up quite a bit now. (Y/N) sees this with a bright smile as he looks down at Rainbow Dash before he claps along with the beat of her song and when other students see this, they follow along with him.

Students: Hey!

Rainbow Dash: We're Canterlot united

Students: Unite!

Rainbow Dash: And we'll never bow

Chorus/Students: Oh, oh/Hey, hey!

Rainbow Dash: So get ready to see us in first place

Rainbow Dash winks at (Y/N) as thanks for the participation in her rally before she flings the shako across the gym as it turns into a baton, which drops into the majorette's upraised hand. At her gesture, the other band members throw blue and yellow Wondercolt ears and tails into the crowd, and the first two to catch the items are quick to put them on.

All: We'll always be Wondercolts forever

(Three! Two! One! Go!)

Two pairs of ears tumble down the screen as behind them, the view wipes to several other students donning them, including Scootaloo.

And now our time has finally arrived

(Our time is now!)

Rainbow then puts a set on Trixie's head, getting a smile, and the rest of the Rainbooms beam at the outcome.

'Cause we believe in the magic of friendship

She and the majorette lean toward each other, then turn to stand shoulder to shoulder.

And you know, at the end of the day, it is we who survive

At the end of the day, it is we who survive

Na, na, na-na-na-na

Wondercolts united together

Na, na, na-na-na-na

Wondercolts united forever

Up onstage, Celestia claps along and Luna taps a foot, having put away her clipboard. Photo Finish stands up to snap a picture of the spectacle. Rainbow Dash then leads the band on another march through the throng.

Rainbow Dash: We'll always be Wondercolts forever

And now our time has finally arrived

Having reached the edge of the stage, she hops back up onto it.

'Cause we believe in the magic of friendship

And you know...

A familiar blue glow surrounds her form, and her pony ears, tail, and wings materialize... She has ponied up.

Rainbow Dash & Students: At the end of the day, it is we who survive

Her five friends and boyfriend are surprised and elated at this new development. With the band now onstage, the majorette gestures to the players on one side, then the other, and tosses her baton high overhead.

At the end of the day, it is we who survive!

The winged blue teen catches it at the top of its flight, setting off a round of wild cheering and applause among the student body. Standing backstage, Rainbow's transformation reversed, and she was no longer holding the baton. She throws a wink and a thumbs-up to the majorette out on the floor, who waves and walks off across the gym, and starts for the exit only to find the rest of the gang waiting for her.

Fluttershy: Rainbow Dash, that was amazing! Even I feel like we can win!

Rarity: I feel like my school pride is at an all-time high!

(Y/N) then walks over and wraps an arm around Rainbow's waist pulling her closer to him while looking back towards the other girls.

(Y/N): See? What'd I tell you guys? Leave it to Dashie to have the words to motivate anybody. Even an entire crowd.

He said this before pecking Rainbow Dash on the cheek which made her blush mildly from the compliment.

Applejack: Is anybody else wonderin' how Dash ponied up without playin' her guitar?

Rainbow Dash: I know, right? It's probably because I'm so awesome!

Sunset Shimmer: Maybe. I mean, you ARE awesome, but there's gotta be more to it than that, right? It just seems so random.

(Y/N): Good point. I mean none of us know how it even works and for it to just suddenly happen without our instruments immediately debunks the fact that those are what triggers our magic.

Sunset Shimmer: I don't know what's activating it either. But I guess that also means that you guys can use magic without the instruments... Well, apart from it appearing at such a random time.

Suddenly, a voice catches her off guard and she turns around to see that it was coming from Vice Principal Luna.

Vice Principal Luna: Well, it would be nice if you girls could get a handle on it. We'd like to keep magic as far away from the Friendship Games as possible. We don't want to be accused of cheating.

Fluttershy, Pinkie, and Sunset throw looks of worry and bemusement as they have a small feeling that it may be a hard thing to do.

Rarity: We don't need magic to defeat those hoity-toity Crystal Preppers.

(Y/N): Yeah! They should just come out and challenge us anytime that they would like. It won't be a breeze, but we're really going to bring our A game this year.

Vice Principal Luna: Still, the Friendship Games are serious business. We don't want any surprises. Especially the kind that could cause us to forfeit. Sunset Shimmer, you came here from a world of magic. Perhaps you can get to the bottom of our magical development.

Sunset Shimmer: *smiles* I'll do my best.

Rainbow Dash: Okay. Anybody have any guesses what the events are gonna be?

Here comes Pinkie, a pie in one hand.

Pinkie Pie: Pie eating?

She pulls a cake from her hair with the other.

Pinkie Pie: Cake eating?

She gets a big gasp before she smashes the desserts together, splattering them both. Applejack, Fluttershy, and Rarity have been hit by the goop as they brush themselves off.

Pinkie Pie: Pie-Cake eating?!

(Y/N): Pretty sure you want those events because you're the best at those kinds of things, Pinks. Though I've gotta admit that I am curious too. I've been studying and exercising for this competition, yet they won't give us any sort of hint on what's going on this year...

Applejack: They won't even let us see what they're doin' to the field. You think they'd at least tell competitors what they're competing in.

Fluttershy: It could be anything.

Rarity: Anything?! How will I ever pick the right outfit?!

Sunset Shimmer: I really wanna help, but I think I better go focus on figuring out why Rainbow Dash ponied up. See ya later!

She heads for the door as now Pinkie and Rainbow have cleaned themselves up as well, and Pinkie has cleared away the remains of the pie and cake collision.

Pinkie Pie: Seems like she's got everything under control. Nothing to worry about.

As Pinkie says that, (Y/N) looks ahead where Sunset left with a slightly concerned look for both her and the new discovery about magic appearing on them without their instruments.

(Y/N): (I'm stoked for the Friendship Games, but... if there's even a chance that magic still lurks within us then we better be cautious... I just hope that Sunset or Princess Twilight will be able to help us figure it out in time so we won't have to for ourselves during the games.)

At the library rotunda, Sunset was sitting near the far wall, at a table piled with books. She has filled several sheets with notes, which she regards with obvious frustration and disgust before sweeping them aside with a groan. After a moment hunched down over the table, hands pressed to temples and elbows supporting her weight, she straightens up with a sigh and retrieves her journal and pen from the mess. A moment's thought, and she begins to write her message to Princess Twilight Sparkle in Equestria.

Sunset Shimmer: (Hey, Twilight. Haven't heard back from you yet. I guess you must be pretty busy with your role as princess. But I could really use your advice right now. You see, I've been given the job of keeping magic under control here at CHS, even though I still haven't quite wrapped my head around it. And now after seeing Rainbow Dash pony up the way she did, it makes me think her magic might be... changing. Everyone is looking to me to figure things out and I really don't wanna let them down. But I'm not sure I have enough experience with friendship magic to solve this.)

She stops writing and glances uncertainly up from the pages.

We are now at Canterlot High's rival school, Crystal Prep Academy as they were also preparing themselves for the Friendship Games coming tomorrow. Inside of the school, two legs walking along a hallway inside. Seen from the knees down, they are attired in long purple socks trimmed with pink ruffles, and the feet sport darker-hued loafers with chunky heels and buckles styled as small crystal shields. The feet stop and the camera pans upwards to show that it was the Twilight Sparkle of the Human World dressed in a Crystal Prep uniform.

She grimaces slightly looking ahead over a hallway full of students. Some converse, some go to their lockers, others walk past, and none take any notice of the bespectacled girl in the middle of the floor. The girls were wearing skirts, shoes, socks, shirts like Twilight's, but with dark purple ribbon bows at the collars. The boys were wearing light blue dress shirts and dark purple pants and neckties, with shoes that match the girls' except in the heel height.

Her glasses slide down her nose as she nudges them up, takes a deep breath, and starts walking again. The first couple of students she passes elbows her roughly aside.

Sci-Twi: Excuse me. Sorry.

A little bob-and-weave takes her past three more, after which she gets one more elbow from a disdainful Fleur.

Sci-Twi: Pardon me.

As she walks up forward, she takes a really close look up ahead to see somebody approaching the hallway that students were happily murmuring about. Some of them smiled as they all cleared the way for this student as this person was wearing a blank frown while having his hands in his pockets. It was none other than (R/N) (R/L/N) as the students that he made eye contact with, he shared a casual nod or a small smirk. Some of the girls around even blushed when he threw them a charming smile.

Sci-Twi decides to look around before she hides behind the corner of a locker to avoid being seen by (R/N). However, when he comes to a complete stop, all he does is keep his look straight ahead and stays silent for a moment before closing his eyes with a smirk.

(R/N): If you're trying to hide, then you're doing a horrible job at it.

Sci-Twi's eyes widen from this before she turns to (R/N) who chuckles before opening his eyes and looking towards Sci-Twi.

Sci-Twi: *sighs* W-What do you want from me, (R/N)?

(R/N) frowns before he narrows his eyes at Sci-Twi which scares her before the snobbish teenager backs her up to the wall.

(R/N): Is that anyway that you talk to someone who is the reason this school is on the top of the leaderboard against those Canterlot nobodies? Where are you off to anyway? Your little nerd school again?

Sci-Twi: I-It's just a janitor's closet...

(R/N): Whatever. Every time I see you trying to walk through this hallway, you put on a circus performance for the other students. I mean seriously, I can clearly see that you're blind as a bat, but that's just ridiculous that you can't get through a tiny crowd walking by.

Sci-Twi: I hardly call that tiny...

(R/N): And I don't recall asking for your opinion. I come to Crystal Prep everyday prepared to see what praise my comrades will give me just for being here for them. You're just stuck looking like a mouse just begging for a cat to snatch you up.

Sci-Twi looks down in sadness from those words and as much as she wanted to retort to that, it was true as with how introverted she is compared to (R/N), people hardly pay attention to her wherever she goes.

(R/N): The only thing that's really impressive about you is your intellect. But if you ask me, you hardly fit in the category of a Crystal Prep student. It's no wonder you don't have any friends while I on the other hand... have way more than that.

(R/N) then looks to the side and sees a girl passing right by him, not noticing him at the moment. He stares at her for a moment before smirking, getting an idea on his head.

(R/N): As much as telling you the sad truth amuses me, I've got my own matters to attend to before classes start soon. If you wanna get there in one piece then don't shrink yourself down and purposely get in the way of me or anybody else.

(R/N) then walks off as Sci-Twi stares off at him for a second before getting a downtrodden look and she decides to go her separate way as well.

(R/N) follows this girl around the hall before he sees her go to her locker and open it with her back turned towards him. This girl had light amberish gray skin, brilliant gamboge eyes, dark cornflower blue hair with moderate cerulean and moderate arctic blue streaks, and she was wearing orange goggles and lightning bolt earrings.

She apparently hasn't noticed (R/N) as the boy slowly sneaks up behind her as casually as he could while slowly raising his hand. When he ends up just right behind her, the camera cuts to the front of the girl's face, shown digging through her locker with a bored look on her face and suddenly...

She felt something hit her from right behind as it made her eyes widen and her face went beet red as if she was touched somewhere she didn't want to be touched. She immediately places both of her hands on her rear end before instantly turning around with an extremely angry look.

Indigo Zap: OH HECK NO! Just who do you think-

However, when she quickly sees (R/N) looking down at her with a smug smirk while having his arms crossed, her expression quickly changes into surprise.

(R/N): Geez, Indy. I never thought that feisty side of you could get even more hot~

Indigo Zap exhales in relief that it was just (R/N) as her anger was now immediately gone knowing that it was somebody she knew.

Indigo Zap: Phew! Oh! Geez, I should've known it was you, (R/N). For a second I thought that I was going to have to bury my boots into some creep's eye sockets.

(R/N): *smirks* Hmph. I think that ever since this whole relationship began that I've been cleared for giving one of you, especially you love taps.

Indigo Zap playfully rolls her eyes from that before putting her hands on her hips.

Indigo Zap: Yeah, yeah. Just be careful. I might actually show you how a tiger gives love taps the next time you sneak up on me like that.

She said playfully punching him on the shoulder.

(R/N): At least it's a tiger that I know who loves to win, can win, and knows that she always wins. If you're number one in just about every athletic competition in Crystal Prep then why should I doubt that you have the skills to defeat anybody... well maybe not me.

Indigo Zap: Hey! Is that a challenge? I'll take you on anyday you want me to!

(R/N): Great! We can start with baseball since we're already at first base.

Indigo Zap: What??

She was confused by that sentence before she got exactly what he meant as she blushed before looking up at (R/N) with a playful smirk.

Indigo Zap: Y-You... Ugh!

She's got nothing else to respond with as she steps up and kisses (R/N) on the lips which (R/N) reciprocates as they both shared a small moment with each other before breaking apart. As they did, a different girl's voice rang out from them.

???: *sweetly* Oh, please continue to stand in the middle of the hallway and kiss each other. *sourly* Not like any of US matter to you at all!

The both of them turn to see another girl with her arms crossed as she has pale, light grayish gold skin, moderate indigo eyes, moderate rose hair with lighter moderate rose and grayish aquamarine streaks that was in a ponytail, grayish aquamarine eyeshadow, and she even had freckles on her face too.

(R/N) sees her, crosses his arms, and turns towards her with a smirk on his face.

(R/N): And here comes the girl I also love who also loves to play personality switcheroo. You know that you love me, Sour~

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* Oh, I DO love you most of the time! *sourly* When you're not favoring any of the others that is!

(R/N): And that's easy enough to show that you're always jealous. In fact, your face looks better jealous, you should keep it that way.

Sour Sweet's eyes widen from this and she blinks twice before she puffs her cheeks and turns away to hide her red face.

Sour Sweet: Y-You jerk!

(R/N) lets out a relaxed sigh from that before putting a hand near his ear.

(R/N): *sighs* You always calling me that is music to my ears.

As he said that, all three of them heard some music playing quite faintly from a distance and they turned to see yet another Crystal Prep student except she looked to be jamming to the music that was playing on the headphones on her head.

This girl had pale, light grayish amaranth skin, light brilliant amber eyes, light pistachio hair with pale, light grayish green and light brilliant lime green streaks, and grayish arctic blue eyeshadow. As stated, she had pink headphones on her head while walking down the hall a little bit too focused on what she was listening to.

She was oblivious to the fact that she just passed right by (R/N), Sour Sweet, and Indigo Zap, but all this did was just make (R/N) roll his eyes slightly annoyed, but he nonetheless grows a small smile.

(R/N): Speaking of music...

(R/N) quickly walks over to this music obsessed girl before he reaches over and takes the headphones off of her head before placing them on his head and ears making her quickly turn around slightly surprised.

(R/N): What're listenin' too, Lemon? By the noise, I could already tell some of it was hard rock. Does it have a hint of edginess in it?

Seeing (R/N) responsible for playfully taking off her headphones just immediately made her grow a bright smile at him.

Lemon Zest: When does it not, dude? It's my favorite genre after all.

(R/N): What's that? I can't hear you. I'm too busy jamming to these sick beats that you have turned up to max volume which you and I already know that it's BOTH of our favorite genres.

The two of them proceed to laugh from this before (R/N) takes off Lemon's headphones and tosses them back to her.

(R/N): The fact that I'm always able to hear that music whenever you're approaching is enough to say that it's double the fun as I get to listen to that AND see you at the same time... Though it does suck for the fact that most of the time you barely notice I'm here.

Lemon Zest: Aw, come on, dude. You're always the first person I notice. I wouldn't be one of your girls if you weren't.

(R/N): Well, if turning up the tunes that I like just for me is something that you do before I turn my attention to you then I guess that counts.

He says before patting her on the head which made Lemon Zest giggle at his touch. As he did, another girl was walking up right behind (R/N) as she had light turquoisish gray skin, moderate cerise eyes, grayish mulberry hair with light raspberry streaks, dark indigo eyeshadow, and she had a sun-like hairpin in her hair.

Sunny Flare: (R/N)...?

However, as soon as she said his name, she was not prepared for what came next as (R/N) swept his foot around to knock Sunny Flare off balance a little making her yelp as she nearly slipped, but (R/N) quickly caught her with one arm while using his other hand to grab and hold Sunny's hand.

(R/N): Careful, Sunny~ You might forget that I always try to find ways to sweep you off of your feet~

Sunny Flare was definitely surprised by this quick gesture, but she didn't look like she had any sort of problem with it as all that she could react with was a nervous smile with a blush.

Sunny Flare: My goodness, (R/N). At least give me a warning or a chance to catch my breath after doing something so bold, dearie.

(R/N): If I did then it wouldn't be a surprise for you. Like this~

He proceeds to then pull her up to both of her feet just in time for him to also kiss her somewhat passionately which shocked Sunny Flare as her eyes shot wide open, but they slowly close as she kisses him back while wrapping both of her arms around his neck.

After they break the kiss, Sunny Flare looked away slightly embarrassed while (R/N) kept his smug grin on his face.

(R/N): And it just shows how much I know your tastes when it comes to being treated with elegance.

???: You're being awfully forward there, (R/N).

Yet another voice pointed out from nearby. Both (R/N) and Sunny Flare stood up on both of their feet as the former turned around to see one last girl approach him with light phthalo bluish gray skin, grayish orchid eyes, light opalish gray curly hair with light arctic bluish gray streaks, and she was wearing glasses as well.

(R/N): Yeah, I am. Is it a crime to do so, Sugarcoat?

Sugarcoat: I'm just saying you should probably keep the displays of affection to the bedroom.

Her suggestion made the other girls blush while Sunny fanned herself slightly. Even (R/N) was slightly surprised by that comment, but it quickly turned into a smug smirk.

(R/N): Well, look at you Ms. Straightforward Rogue. Telling a king when it's the right time to show his girls some affection.

He goes in for a cheek kiss which is met with a tiny blush from Sugarcoat who turns her head away in embarrassment.

Sugarcoat: Like I said, way too straightforward.

(R/N): That's rich coming from you. And don't act like you don't love it.

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* Oh, you know for a fact that she loves it. *sourly* She's just way too stubborn to admit it.

Sugarcoat: This all coming from the girl who can't even keep her bipolar feelings in check?

Lemon lets out a loud "ohhhh" to Sugarcoat's burn.

Lemon Zest: She's got you there, Sour!

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* Ooh. A great gesture of flattery, Lemon Zest. *sourly* Even though nobody asked you!

Indigo Zap: Disregarding Sour's bipolar issues, who's ready to win at the Friendship Games?! I know I am!

(R/N): The Friendship Games? Pfft. If Canterlot High should know anything it's that they just give up while they can.

Sunny Flare: I don't believe so, dearie. Isn't that guy who's the talk of the school a lot participating too?

(R/N): What? You mean that Hero of Canterlot High guy? Don't let his title fool you. Once I defeat that dimwit in even one competition, it'll show him that "Hero" equals zero. Nothing compared to what a king can do.

Indigo Zap: *chuckles* Nothing ever dampens your spirit, huh babe?

(R/N): I'm the ultimate student who is able to make this school exactly what it is. When does my spirit ever wane?

Lemon Zest: *chuckles* Nobody calls you The King of Crystal Prep for nothing.

(R/N): And you girls are more than enough to prove that.

They all shared a chuckle until they stopped when the sound of singing reached their ears. Looking off to the side, they spotted the form of Sci-Twi who walked slowly through the hallway while singing to herself, something about "more that's out there" or whatever.

(A/N): This song right here. Go ahead and listen to it if you wanna know what happens during this event.

https/youtu.be/gBI-h-2IulU

She didn't pay the group any mind as she continued down until she reached the corner and rounded it, disappearing in the process. As this all transpired, (R/N) and the others could only stare blankly and in true bafflement.

Lemon Zest: Uhhh... does anyone wanna fill me in on what just happened?

Sugarcoat: She clearly has no brains if she thinks that no one is going to notice her dropping a random musical number down the halls that are clearly filled with students like us.

(R/N): Hmph. Agreed. I take everything I said about her having somewhat of an intellect back. I don't know what goes through that girl's mind, but I doubt it's anything that any of us care about.

Sour Sweet: Why do you even talk to her anyways?

(R/N): To be honest, I don't know. Maybe there's a part of me that pities her. "Maybe" that is. But if she really wants to earn respect from someone like me then I would suggest to her that she should at least have a tougher exterior, because right now she is just slowly showing how pathetic she is.

Sunny Flare: Still, I feel like she wouldn't be here if Principal Cinch didn't think she was worth it, so the girl's gotta have something to her that she values.

Hearing Sunny Flare say that name made (R/N)'s eyes widen before he gets a slightly conflicted look while looking towards the ground.

(R/N): Yeah... Perhaps...

Lemon Zest: Something wrong there, dude?

(R/N) quickly went back to his normal blank frown as he shook his head.

(R/N): No big deal. Besides, the principal knows it herself that it requires a prestigious attitude to be in Crystal Prep. She always has high expectations for everybody, especially me, but I don't care what Cinch thinks. Things always go well around Crystal Prep Academy with me around.

He then looks down another hall at some students who were conversing and when some noticed (R/N) they either waved or smiled at him which (R/N) only returned with a small smirk.

(R/N): And the entire school knows that too.

This made (R/N) grow a mischievous grin however as he turned over to Lemon Zest.

(R/N): As a matter of fact, Lemon, you don't mind if I borrow your headphones for a few minutes, do you?

Lemon Zest was slightly confused on this question, but she decides to take them off and hand them over to (R/N).

Lemon Zest: Not at all, dude. But why?

(R/N): *chuckles mischievously* Let's just say... This school is going to know exactly why we're Crystal Prep Shadowbolts... and why I'm the King of Crystal Prep. Just a little confidence boost before the games.

https/youtu.be/EVm6bosv7-0

Indigo Zap and Lemon Zest immediately knew what (R/N) was thinking as they both grinned completely on par with the idea, Sour Sweet and Sunny Flare looked at each other, but looked back at (R/N) with a smile while nodding, and Sugarcoat just shrugged her shoulders with a small smile.

(R/N) then proceeds to lead them down the hallway and as his girlfriends follow, they all begin to march along with the beat of the song which caught the attention of the other Crystal Prep students around. They were all confused at first before (R/N) began to appeal.

(R/N): I'm sure you all cannot wait to crush the Wondercolts this year at the Friendship Games. Some of you may think that we'll need all of our best effort out there to win, but little do you know that we're already prepared... You know why? ...Because you've got me. The ultimate student.

Indigo Zap, Lemon Zest, Sunny Flare, Sour Sweet, & Sugarcoat: All Hail (R/N)!

Heroes rise again

They five then split to the sides of (R/N) and proceed to pump fists into the air.

Obliterating everything that's not your friend!

Nothing can stop you now

No ghost to bring you down!

When there's nothing left to lose...

You win

The five Shadowbolts then proceed to chant while gesturing towards (R/N).

Bow your heads low

All Hail (R/N)!

Bow your heads low

All Hail (R/N)!

(R/N): Suffer long and it will set you free!

Only through trial do we find the strength we need

It's never over just another day

Of hope and tragedies and everything that comes our way

Indigo Zap, Lemon Zest, Sunny Flare, Sour Sweet, & Sugarcoat: Determination of the strong

(R/N) then stands back to back with Indigo Zap as they look in opposite directions with fierce looks while pointing out to the crowd.

Found the meaning that you've searched for so long!

The five then proceed to turn back around and point back towards (R/N) who closes his eyes, crosses his arms, and lets out a cocky smirk.

All Hail (R/N)!

Heroes rise again

Obliterating everything that's not your friend!

(R/N) then holds up a Wondercolt poster and shows it to all of the students before he punches a huge hole in it, balls it up, and he throws it away into a nearby recycling bin.

Nothing can stop you now

No ghost to bring you down!

When there's nothing left to lose...

You win

Some of the students looked at each other before some were smiling and feeling even more motivated from (R/N) as they began chanting along with (R/N)'s girlfriends as well.

Bow your heads low

All Hail (R/N)!

Students: Bow your heads low

All Hail (R/N)!

(R/N): Somewhere in chaos we all find ourselves

This destruction is the only tale we tell

He says this as he holds up a yearbook that shows the Shadowbolts constant wins against Canterlot High School just like the one Rainbow Dash showed to the (Hu) Mane 7 back at their school. He then turns to a blank white page before he flips the page once more to show a blank black page.

Indigo Zap, Lemon Zest, Sunny Flare, Sour Sweet, & Sugarcoat: White is black and black is white

All six of them then put their hands forward lined up with thumbs down before flipping them back to give a thumbs up instead.

Right is wrong and wrong is right!

Nothing ever fills this hole inside your heart

Determination of the strong

Found the meaning that you've searched for so long

Soon enough many students around were clapping and stomping to the beat of the song as they even sang along with (R/N)'s girlfriends as well.

Students: All Hail (R/N)!

Heroes rise again

Obliterating everything that's not your friend!

Nothing can stop you now

No ghost to bring you down!

When there's nothing left to lose...

You win

The students all began clapping along while facing (R/N) and his harem as Lemon Zest immediately went into playing an air guitar after this and Indigo Zap walked to (R/N) before wrapping an arm around him and pointing towards him.

Indigo Zap: See? Just having this guy around us is enough proof that we're going to win this!

(R/N): Treat this as all or nothing everyone. If you ever need a reminder on where your place is then take a look where you're standing, take a look at the name of our academy, and most of all take a look at me. Any objections, girls?

Sugarcoat: Besides the fact that you're full of yourself sometimes even though every word that comes out of your mouth is a blatantly obvious remark to how great we are... None.

(R/N): That's enough of a no for me. Anyone else?

He then looks around at all of the other students around in the hall as they all had fierce smiles on their faces. (R/N) trades the same look as he stomps before balling his hand up into a fist.

(R/N): Great! Then say it one more time so I know that the message got through!

Students: All Hail (R/N)!

Heroes rise again

Obliterating everything that's not your friend!

Nothing can stop you now

No ghost to bring you down!

When there's nothing left to lose...

You win

Bow your heads low

All Hail (R/N)!

Bow your heads low

All Hail (R/N)!

With this song being finished, a round of applause came from the students around (R/N) as he smirks and bows at all of the praise that he was receiving before throwing both of his arms around both Indigo Zap and Lemon Zest while the rest of the Shadow 6 smile at him.

Suddenly, they all heard the sound of someone clearing their throat in a kind, but authoritative manner as all of the students that were in the corridor currently turned around and they see an adult woman who had pale, light grayish cerise skin, moderate violet hair with moderate rose and pale gold streaks, and light purple eyes. She was wearing a light blue blouse, blue-green skirt, deep blue blazer with one gold diamond-shaped button, lapels that match the skirt, and light gold trim at the sleeve cuffs, and a gold-trimmed pin of a light blue heart-shaped jewel that matches her pony self's Cutie Mark.

Dean Cadance: Your school spirit is indeed very inspirational. However, let's remember that we're in the hallways and it's best to keep your voice levels to an indoor tone and also not loiter as others need to get to where they need to be.

Some of the students complied with this as they went back onto their own business however, (R/N) and the others of the Shadow 6 were slightly annoyed.

(R/N): Way to ruin the atmosphere, Dean Cadance. You couldn't have made an entrance without being the wet blanket?

Dean Cadance shoots (R/N) a raised eyebrow from that remark.

Dean Cadance: (R/N), I thought that you knew better than to cause a scene in the middle of the hallways again.

(R/N): Hmph. Well, when you're a real leader you tell your followers just how certain victory is. I don't see the problem with a little pep talk... not like they needed it.

Dean Cadance: Then why did you even bother doing it in the first place?

(R/N): Because if you don't remember how I'm addressed in this place then you need to get your eyes checked. The King of Crystal Prep who is the ultimate student needs praise once every so often. And it's not like I don't return it with the favors that I do around here.

Dean Cadance: *sighs* Regardless, Principal Cinch has asked me to come fetch you. She wants to speak with you before Crystal Prep heads off to Canterlot High.

Hearing that name again in the sentence made (R/N) scoff as he crosses his arms and rolls his eyes.

(R/N): What does she want with me now? I've been nothing, but one of the top students, if not, THE top student here.

Dean Cadance: I don't exactly know either, but she said it's something regarding the Friendship Games.

This catches (R/N)'s attention as he turns to the other girls who each trade looks of confusion just as much as (R/N).

(R/N): Fine. Not like I have anything better to do anyways. This better be good.

As Dean Cadance turns around, (R/N) was just about to follow her before he turns back and smiles at his girlfriends.

(R/N): Hope you all won't miss me too much while I'm gone.

Some of them either snickered or rolled their eyes from that.

Sugarcoat: Shut up and just go already.

(R/N): As you wish~

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* Get back soon, hun! *sourly* That way, no other girls can get the wrong idea!

(R/N) chuckles from that before catching up to Dean Cadance so that he can see what the Principal of Crystal Prep wants with him.

After only a couple minutes of walking through hallways and up some flights of stairs, they eventually reached the door to the Principal's office. (R/N) groaned to himself as he hated coming to this place. He didn't have that often of visits, but just seeing this place was enough to make his blood boil, the reason being that he despised the Principal herself.

Dean Cadance opens the door and gestures (R/N) to walk inside as inside was a dimly lit room with bookcases and cabinets that are set up along the side and back walls, and a high bookshelf runs the full circuit of the room. There were two ceiling lights as the farther of the two lights shines on an imposing desk as an ornate, high-backed chair is placed behind this, it's back to the camera, and each far corner of the room sports a pillar topped by a brass spheroid set with a mosaic of blue crystal pieces.

(R/N) steps across the empty expanse of floor and when he takes a closer look inside, he sees Sci-Twi already sitting on a stool that was right beside an empty stool that was clearly for him. When Sci-Twi notices (R/N), she immediately throws a surprised look before looking away from him nervously while (R/N) raises an eyebrow in confusion before going over to sit down in his seat beside her.

(R/N): What's SHE doing here?

He said pointing a thumb to Sci-Twi.

Dean Cadance: It's something regarding both of you. Two are you which are well known to be a few of the top academics in Crystal Prep Academy.

The door is then shut by a figure who reveals to be a man with light gray skin, moderate sapphire blue hair with moderate cerulean and dark phthalo blue streaks, moderate cerulean eyes, and he was wearing a violet sweater set with his pony self's Cutie Mark over a light gray shirt and dark gray necktie, medium gray pants with a dark blue belt, and two-tone gray shoes.

Sci-Twi: Shining Armor? Why is my brother here?

(R/N): Didn't he flunk this place years ago or something?

Shining shot him a small glare from the question before Dean Cadance cleared her throat.

Dean Cadance: Firstly, he didn't flunk, he graduated properly. Secondly, as an alumni, Principal Cinch thought he could provide some unique perspective.

Sci-Twi: Perspective on what?

???: Why, the Friendship Games, of course.

The chair swivels to present all of the figure sitting in it... An older woman with light opalish gray skin, grayish fuchsia eyes, dark fuchsia, grayish magenta, and moderate fuchsia hair that was carefully arranged, pale, light grayish blue violet eyeshadow, she was wearing dangling pearl earrings, half-moon glasses, she had a beauty mark on her left cheek, and she was wearing a purple blazer with lapels and diamond-shaped buttons in lighter hues and medium blue, high-collared blouse. This is Abacus Cinch, also known to Crystal Prep Academy as Principal Cinch.

Resting her elbows on her desk, she holds her hands folded at throat level. Her face is set in a patrician expression of aristocratic haughtiness, accented by one raised eyebrow, and her voice is a perfect match for it.

Principal Cinch: You competed in the games, did you not, Shining Armor?

Shining Armor and Dean Cadance trade a little smile with each other with a small blush before Shining Armor clears his throat and responds.

Shining Armor: I did.

Principal Cinch: And you happen to recall who won?

Shining Armor: Ha ha, Crystal Prep did. We always win.

Principal Cinch: We ALWAYS win.

(R/N): I have no interest in any of these formalities. Get to the point already, Cinch.

Cinch initially responds to that with a glare as (R/N) not only loathed her, but she too shared similar feelings for him.

Principal Cinch: *groans* Very well. If I may be honest with the both of you for but a moment. When it comes to succeeding at the Friendship Games, it doesn't matter whether or not Crystal Prep wins or loses.

She goes over to a group of trophies on a shelf and up comes a cloth, which she rubs over the surface of one until it reflects her severe countenance.

Principal Cinch: The important thing is we are expected to win because Crystal Prep has a reputation. And it is that reputation... my reputation that is responsible for everything we have here. For everything you've both done here. And you've done quite a lot, haven't you?

(R/N) offers her a raised eyebrow.

(R/N): That's a rhetorical question, right? Does my title not emphasize how much I've done for this academy? The real question would be why you brought "her" here?

He thumbs over at Sci-Twi yet again who slumps in her seat.

Principal Cinch: Twilight is just as big of a deal as you are, (R/N).

Sci-Twi/(R/N): I am?/She is?

Sci-Twi: N-Not to question your judgment or anything, Principal Cinch, b-but I can't possibly be that important.

(R/N): Hmph. It's good that you know your place.

Principal Cinch: Nonsense. Twilight is easily the smartest student in the whole academy. You're the smartest student this school has ever seen in recent years. What I can't understand is why my smartest student wouldn't want to compete.

(R/N): "Smartest" student? You realize who else is in this room, right? I could easily trump Twilight in terms of intelligence! I'm the "ultimate" student!

Cinch raises an eyebrow at him.

Principal Cinch: Are you really confident about that, Mister (R/L/N)?

(R/N): Confident is an understatement. I'm absolutely certain!

Cinch's expression soon changes into a small smirk before she reaches down under her desk and pulls out a plain white sheet of paper and a pen. She writes down onto it for a few seconds before pushing the paper towards (R/N). He picks it up to see that Cinch had written down a rather hard looking math equation onto it.

Principal Cinch: Since you claim to be smarter than that of Ms. Sparkle here, then you should have no problem solving this equation.

(R/N): Pfft! Easy!

He retorted before looking back at the math problem he had. However, when he got a good look, his confidence began to deteriorate as he realized he hadn't done this type of equation yet.

(R/N): Uhhh...

He mutters slowly as the cogs in his head try to spin and spit out an answer, but the mix of cobwebs and dust makes his thinking process near impossible. As this happened, Sci-Twi peered over his shoulder and saw the problem as her eyes widened and she raised a hand up like an elementary school kid.

Sci-Twi: Principal Cinch, I know this one! Can I-

Principal Cinch: Now, now, Ms. Sparkle. Since Mister (R/L/N) is so confident in his mind, this problem should be mere child's play to him, isn't that right?

She asked the King himself who was still staring down at the math problem with a truly struggling face as sweat beads now fell down his forehead.

(R/N): (Why didn't I take Calculus earlier this semester?!)

Sci-Twi sees (R/N) struggling and slowly raises a finger feeling slightly concerned that he needs help.

Sci-Twi: Uh, (R/N)? I can-

(R/N): Keep your mitts off, four eyes!

He snapped, making the poor girl flinch. (R/N) still didn't have any luck with the equation as he had yet to solve it for a solid three minutes all while Sci-Twi was practically begging to do it for him. Deciding that enough was enough, Principal Cinch took back the equation while still maintaining her smirk.

Principal Cinch: Just what I thought. For someone who claims to be King around these halls, you can't seem to solve simple math.

(R/N): This must be some kind of mistake! How can I not know even something so complicated like that?!

Principal Cinch: It was basic Calculus, Mister (R/L/N). Of course, you'd know that if you had actually taken the class as I suggested many times. *chuckles*

(R/N): Don't mock me. If I had a little more time, I would've found the right steps.

Shining Armor: *sarcastically* Suuuure.

It was now (R/N)'s turn to shoot him a glare as he groaned and faced back to Cinch.

(R/N): Okay, what is even the point of us coming here? Did you bring me here just to insult me or is there a legitimate reason for it?

Principal Cinch: It's as I stated before. I simply don't understand why someone such as Twilight wouldn't want to compete in the Friendship Games.

Sci-Twi: M-Me? Compete? I-In the Friendship Games?

Shining Armor: Look, Twily, I know it's not really your thing, but representing the school is kind of a big deal. Plus, they could really use your help.

(R/N): *groans* Maybe when it comes to near impossible math, but what about athletics? She'd get creamed if she were to run on track because she's got the figure of a twig.

Principal Cinch: Everyone has a part to play, Mister (R/L/N). That brings me to your competitors.

She reaches into her desk and pulls out a file on Canterlot High as she also adjusts the glasses she wore to see better.

Principal Cinch: It seems Canterlot High is undergoing something of a renaissance. Test scores are up, grades, even athletics are on the rise. You see, they are developing somewhat of a "reputation." This can not happen!

(R/N) just rolls his eyes from Principal Cinch being overdramatic with that line.

(R/N): *scoffs* Whatever... Not like we should care since we win...

Principal Cinch: (R/N)!!

(R/N): *sarcastically* Okay, fine! Go team! Can I leave now...?

Principal Cinch: I'm being serious here! Canterlot High might actually stand a decent chance against us this time around and you're treating it like kicking away a tin can on a windy street.

(R/N): Because CHS pretty much IS a tin can seeing as how we've easily knocked them over time and time again. So what if their reputation has gone up a bit? That still doesn't change anything.

Cinch takes off her glasses momentarily and rubs her eyes at (R/N)'s complacency.

Principal Cinch: *groans* You are unbearably naive.

(R/N): Pfft! No. I'm just going off what history has taught us. CHS never stood a chance against us and they never will. Even now they should have no idea how unfortunate they are.

Sighing, Principal Cinch recomposes herself and gets back to sitting up straight in her chair.

Principal Cinch: Just don't let all of that cockyness go to your head, Mister (R/L/N). For if CHS were to hypothetically stand victorious over us, our reputation will be shot and all the blame will be on you.

(R/N): I thought this was a team effort? So, won't the others share the blame as well?

He asked, grinning matter-of-factly. However, all this did was prove Cinch's point about his ego and not only that, it looked like she was planning something as a small and mischievous smile came onto her face.

Principal Cinch: I wouldn't go turning the tables yet, Mister (R/L/N). Actually, would it surprise you if I said that I know about your little "secret" regarding five other girls.

The huge grin that was on (R/N)'s face instantly took a huge nosedive. While many students around the school already know that (R/N) has a harem with the girls of the Shadow 6, he had never told Principal Cinch about it as he knows that she most likely wouldn't allow it. The fact that she even specifically said five was proof enough that this wasn't a bluff.

(R/N): Wait... What?? How could you possibly know that?

Principal Cinch: It wasn't hard to deduce since you spend an inordinate amount of time with them. Besides, let's just say that I have "specific" ways of finding out.

She then eyes over towards the top corner of the room which (R/N) follows before he squints and looks closely to see a discreetly placed tiny security camera. His eyes widen when he sees this as that would explain how Cinch could've seen his interactions with his girlfriends and how almost no one would have noticed. (R/N) just scoffs and lets out an exasperated sigh.

(R/N): *rolls eyes* Okay, so what if I like five girls in Crystal Prep and have a relationship with all of them? What is that of any use to you?

Sci-Twi: A-And what do you even need me for? I can't possibly participate in the games. My work here is very—

Principal Cinch: Ah, yes. Your work. Cadance, could you and Shining Armor find my contact sheet for the Everton Independent Study program?

Dean Cadance: Of course.

Both her and Shining Armor turn and leave the office as Cinch pulls out another file, this one being Sci-Twi's application to the program.

Principal Cinch: I understand you've applied. You see, one of the advantages of having a reputation is a certain amount of influence in such things. So, let me offer you both a deal.

Sci-Twi & (R/N): A deal?

Principal Cinch: In return for contributing your agile mind and (R/N)'s strong willingness to these games, I will use my influence to guarantee your application is approved. And as for you, (R/N), do as I say from this point onward and I will delete all the footage I've collected of you and your little... *sigh* girl collection and forget about it.

Her smirk turned back to a frown.

Principal Cinch: Failure to cooperate from either of you will result in me not only denying Twilight's application, but (R/N)... you wouldn't want me to make you "lose" that special privilege you have with those girls, do you? I can always fabricate the story and that it was you that hid those cameras and considering your special streak of delinquency, I'd imagine that it wouldn't be hard for them to believe it, don't you agree?

She then let out a mocking gasp while putting a hand on her chest.

Principal Cinch: And just imagine how... "he" would feel if this got out.

She pointed out, raising an eyebrow along with bringing back her smirk. Sci-Twi was in slight fear, but (R/N) was indeed not liking where this deal is going as he stands up and puts both of his hands on the desk in anger.

(R/N): *growling* You wouldn't...

Principal Cinch: Try me. So... what do you think I should do?

She queried as both (R/N) and Sci-Twi are now both wide open to blackmail... from their own principal no less. They both displayed looks of either fear or frustration since there really was no way out of this for either of them considering Principal Cinch is holding two things that they both greatly desired.

It didn't take much longer as outside of the principal's office, we see (R/N) kick the door open and he stomps out in extreme anger. Sci-Twi timidly follows right behind him and feeling sort of bad for his stakes compared to hers, she felt like she should say something.

Sci-Twi: D-Do you really think she'll go through with her word, (R/N)?

Her question seemed to go in one ear and out the other as he remained silent for the moment.

Sci-Twi: (R-R/N)?

She tried calling again, but this time it was met with (R/N) stopping in his tracks, although his gaze still remained ahead.

(R/N): If you even think of telling anyone else about what you heard in there...

He then quickly jerks his head over to go face to face with Sci-Twi and shoot her the nastiest glare he could manage at her as she trembles.

(R/N): I may just tell everyone that you spy on me on a daily basis... and with how little reputation you have and how much I've got, imagine how everyone here would feel about you stalking the King. And don't even try to deny it since... Well, I'm sure you can put two and two together on that one.

Sci-Twi's eyes widen from this in extreme shock as now she's got two people putting her on the spot. She then yelped slightly as (R/N) quickly gripped her collar while giving her a death glare.

(R/N): I think we can call that even considering YOU got me into this too! If you hadn't stepped down and knew your place then I could've been the more dependable one to win the Friendship Games!

Sci-Twi: I-I wasn't trying to show you up, (R/N)!

(R/N): *rolls eyes* Liar. And you won't show me up again during the Friendship Games. Get the picture?

Sci-Twi nods vigorously from this as she feels like any other word that comes out of her mouth might make things worse. (R/N) lets go of Sci-Twi before he turns away from her and as he did, he smirks as doing a more intense negotiation than what Principal Cinch felt good to him.

(R/N): See ya. Wouldn't want to be ya.

With his point made, the King headed back down the stairs and out of Sci-Twi's sight as she tried steadying both herself and her nerves. While there are two Crystal Prep students now being blackmailed, Sci-Twi in particular has more of the bribery cut out for her now that she has unintentionally got under (R/N)'s skin. The Friendship Games are going to really heat this as it is now going to be a huge wonder on who is really going to win here.

Chapter 16 End.

Chapter 17: Two Sides Of The Same Coin

It was nearly time for Crystal Prep to start heading on over to Canterlot High to meet their rival school for the Friendship Games. Sci-Twi was busy in her private lab that was in the janitor's closet of the school. She kneels on the floor, gathering papers and loading them into a backpack while Spike sits nearby. An athletic jersey lies among the disorder and when she picks it up, the little canine snatches the tail in his jaws and pulls at it with a growl.

Sci-Twi: Ugh! Come on, Spike! I was always gonna go to Canterlot High for the Friendship Games.

The jersey is released to snap back into her face.

Sci-Twi: The only difference now is that I have to compete. Besides, it's not like Principal Cinch gave me much of a choice... or (R/N)...

He gives a piteous little whimper and lies down, earning a consoling pat on the head. This brings him up off the floor with a panting smile.

Sci-Twi: I know, Spike. I don't like it either. I probably won't be able to collect anywhere near as much data as I thought.

Picking up her souped-up compact, she lets a calculating smile steal across her face.

Sci-Twi: But maybe I can still get some.

A second later, she ran a cord through the hole cut in the hinge and knotted it around her neck as an oversized pendant. Spike whimpers again as Sci-Twi picks him up and hugs him.

Sci-Twi: Spike, I wouldn't leave without you.

She then tucks him inside of her backpack.

Sci-Twi: Just remember to be quiet. And try not to shed.

Zipping and shouldering the bag, she strides out of the lab and closes the door behind herself.

Outside in the parking lot, students were lined up to enter the bus that was departing for Canterlot High School. Some of those students in that line included Sour Sweet, Sunny Flare, and (R/N) who didn't look particularly happy at the moment. In fact, now that Cinch has some dirt on him, he's worried about what will happen to both him and his harem.

Sour Sweet and Sunny Flare are quick to take notice of (R/N)'s expression as he even lets out a soft groan making the two girls look at each other in both confusion and concern for their boyfriend.

Sunny Flare: Is something the matter, dearie?

Sunny Flare's voice apparently broke (R/N) out of his stupor as he turned around to his girlfriends.

(R/N): Huh?

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* Naturally, you're always leaping with joy. *sourly* Right now though, I doubt even a leap of faith would get you to that point.

(R/N) quickly shakes his head to get rid of all of the worry that was in his head before changing himself back to his normal serious and cocky expression.

(R/N): Tch. You seriously make me laugh sometimes. I think we've only one girl here who is "sour."

He said before he leaned into Sour Sweet's face making her blush.

(R/N): But she should also know that I find her as "sweet" as candy~

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* *giggles* Oh, sweetie, haven't we discussed this somewhere before? *sourly* Never. Use. Puns. Of my name!

(R/N): Kind of hard when you have such a "sweet" name yourself. Even Sour Patch commercials take after it.

Meanwhile, Sunny Flare crossed her arms and raised an eyebrow as she could've sworn that (R/N) looked downtrodden a second ago and that's not something she sees everyday in her boyfriend.

Sunny Flare: Don't try to slip your way out of this one, (R/N). We agreed that you wouldn't keep secrets from us when we formed this harem. I know something is on your mind.

She gently drags her finger under his chin.

Sunny Flare: Come now, dearie. Tell me what's got you so flabbergasted?

(R/N): *sweats* L-Like what? Nothing bothers the King of Crystal Prep... except Cinch that is...

Sunny Flare: *sigh* What did she do this time? I hope it wasn't another threat to you.

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* Sunny, Cinch would never do such a thing. *sourly* Not while I'm attending this school, she won't.

Hearing that made (R/N)'s eyes widen, but as much as he knows that it would be the right thing to tell them about what happened in the principal's office, the last thing that he wants is to worry his girlfriends that he might be forced to break up with them. He decides to come up with a vague fib to throw off the questions as he turns around.

(R/N): *sighs* It was nothing... Just Cinch's usual blathering, lectures, and blah, blah, blah... It's nothing you need to concern yourself with, Sunny.

Sunny wasn't swayed by that as she approached her boyfriend and gently pressed a hand to his chest.

Sunny Flare: Are you sure that's all it was?

(R/N) looked at Sunny to see a really worried look on her face, but he just gives her a small smile as he pecks her on the forehead.

(R/N): ...Of course I'm sure. Just—Just drop it, okay? Please?

Sunny stares back, still showing her look of worry. She really wanted to know what was bothering him, but she didn't wanna pry into it any further and upset him more than he was, so with a heavy heart, she removed her hand from his chest and resorted to wrap that hand along with the other around (R/N)'s torso, hugging him closely.

Sunny Flare: Well... alright. Just... don't ever feel like you can't share anything with us, okay? You know we'll love you no matter what. At least I always will.

(R/N) was surprised from the quick move of affection as he stared down at Sunny Flare before he slowly hugs her back with a slight smile.

(R/N): *chuckles* You worry too much.

Sunny Flare: Is there really such a thing as a girl worrying too much about the one she loves?

He laughs at that, but a small frown quickly makes itself onto (R/N)'s face as this was just making him a lot more worried that if he doesn't win the Friendship Games then he loses his harem. When he and Sunny break apart, he smiles at both her and Sour Sweet, but all three of them soon see that Sci-Twi has apparently cut in line right in front of them as Sour Sweet gapes while both (R/N) and Sunny Flare glare at her.

(R/N): *quietly* Sounds like someone forgot their manners. What do you girls think?

He asked, but Sour seemed to have already beat him to the punch.

Sour Sweet: *sourly* You could try the END of the line!

(R/N) was surprised to see Sour Sweet take charge, but playfully rolled his eyes.

(R/N): (I was going to say that.)

The violet brainiac turns around, nudging her glasses up when they slip.

Sci-Twi: What did you say?

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* Just that someone as smart as you should definitely go first.

Sci-Twi: I... I didn't mean to. I was just asking.

(R/N) snorts from this as he walks up condescendingly towards Sci-Twi and gives her a piercing glare which makes the purple girl shrink down in fear from him.

(R/N): *sarcastically* Suuure. You just casually walk to the front like it's no one's business, oh, but at least you didn't mean to, so that's automatically fine!

Sci-Twi darts her eyes back and forth from this sarcastic comment.

Sci-Twi: It is?

Almost immediately, (R/N) facepalms from her question.

(R/N): (How is she classified as one of the top students of this school?)

Suddenly, Dean Cadance calls out to Twilight.

Dean Cadance: This is the right bus, Twilight. Go ahead.

Sci-Twi: But... I didn't mean to cut in front.

(R/N) then grabs her from behind and drags her right behind him where Sour Sweet and Sunny Flare were.

(R/N): Then why don't you just stay where you belong like the little pushover that you are!

(R/N) walks ahead as Sunny Flare and Sour Sweet smirk at him for letting Sci-Twi know her place. As (R/N) walks through the doors of the bus, he has not even made it up to the driver's seat before Indigo Zap thrusts herself into (R/N)'s face with beaming confidence.

Indigo Zap: Are we gonna win?!?!

(R/N) paused for a second as that question quickly reminded him of the negotiation with Cinch, but he quickly shakes his head before smirking back at Indigo Zap.

(R/N): I-Is that even a real question?! C-C-Crystal Prep along with their ultimate student NEVER lose!

Indigo Zap: Uh...was it cold when you woke up this morning (R/N)?

(R/N): N-No, why?

Indigo Zap: You were stuttering for a moment there.

(R/N): O-Oh, I was uh...doing the ice bucket challenge! Y-Yeah, that's what I was doing!

Indigo tilts her head at him for a second, but then shrugs her shoulders with a playful smile. When (R/N) passes her, the thought rolls in through his mind again.

(R/N): (I have to win this... If there's one thing that I REALLY can't lose it's you girls...)

He then hears Indigo Zap yelling the same question to Sci-Twi, however he hears a rather timid response from her which made him roll his eyes annoyed. He then looks up ahead to see Sugarcoat with her hand on an empty seat next to her while staring at (R/N). When she sees that (R/N) took notice, she blushes and looks away while (R/N) smiles and walks over to sit right beside her.

(R/N): You saved me a seat? Thanks, Sugarcoat. And here I thought you didn't want to get closer to me.

He said, wrapping an arm around her shoulders.

Sugarcoat: I didn't save you anything. Anyone could've taken that seat; I really don't care.

She tried to deny it, but (R/N) was easily able to see past her façade as he just pecked her on the cheek.

(R/N): Your hand that I clearly saw on the seat said otherwise.

Sugarcoat blushes while crossing her arms, but (R/N) was able to notice a small smile appear on her face which says it all.

Sugarcoat: I was resting my palm. Don't make such a big deal out of it.

(R/N): Yeah, yeah, I love you too.

Sugarcoat groans and throws a small jab to his shoulder. They both then notice Sci-Twi taking a seat next to Lemon Zest as Sci-Twi notices Sugarcoat next to (R/N) and waves to her.

Sci-Twi: Hi, Sugarcoat.

Sugarcoat: That was a really bad speech. You should consider not speaking in public.

(R/N): Or in general for that matter. Your timid, awkward demeanor is very off-putting.

His hurtful words earned a saddened slump from Sci-Twi as she hung her head. As the bus engine revs up, Twilight smiles to herself and opens her pack to let Spike peek out for a second.

Sci-Twi: Well, Spike, at least I've got you with me.

A faint blare of rock music causes Spike to glance off to one side with a whimper. This was clearly from Lemon Zest as she notices Sci-Twi and leans over to place her headphones onto her head.

Lemon Zest: Dude, you have gotta hear this!

Now the music comes through all too loud and clear, prompting Sci-Twi to shudder and moan softly with one eye squinched shut against the assault.

Sugarcoat: You're lucky you didn't sit with her or else you'd be dealing with that.

(R/N): If I knew she was sitting there, I probably would've moved. She certainly knows how to express her love for things, unlike some.

Sugarcoat's eyes narrow as she gives him a slight pinch, forcing a yelp out of him. The bus starts to move and head down the street as they were all now on their way towards Canterlot High School.

At Canterlot High School, the (Hu) Mane 7 or also known as their band name, the Rainbooms, were currently in the music room playing their instruments clearly practicing their skills. All six have ponied up, but the extra features disappear as the final chord dies away. Rainbow Dash stands up from the kneeling position she has assumed.

Rainbow Dash: I hope the Friendship Games have a music competition, because we would totally rock it!

She hits a chord on the end of her psyched out line.

(Y/N): *sarcastically* Yeah, and I'm sure showing off our supernatural abilities to a school that has no knowledge of magic is a great idea too.

Sunset Shimmer: (Y/N)'s right, you know. We're supposed to keep the magic out of the Friendship Games.

Rainbow rolls her eyes and sighs wearily while Rarity was touching up on her makeup.

Rarity: Easier said than done, darling. I'm sure in Equestria, magic does whatever you want. But...

Sunset Shimmer: This isn't Equestria.

(Y/N): You make a fair point. Rainbow just Ponied-Up earlier during the rally without even using her guitar. If that can happen, then we have to keep a close eye on ourselves. Magic just activating out of nowhere might be a problem. Then again... maybe there is something that we're missing in all of this.

Applejack: Well, whatever it is, let's hope it's discovered by the time the games roll around. Last thing we need is to be accused of cheatin'.

Rarity: And while Sunset works on keeping the magic "out" of the games, I've been working on what to put "in!"

She lets out a giggle from this as Applejack looked incensed.

Applejack: Rarity, what'd you go an' do?

Suddenly, a rack of clothes is shoved into view before them. Half of them are athletic outfits in school colors while the rest are dresses in a variety of other styles.

Rarity: Well, I had a little time on my hands, and since we don't know what the Friendship Games' events are, I made a few options for uniforms!

She takes out a Wondercolts soccer uniform and effortlessly slides it onto Rainbow Dash as she rubs an embarrassed hand along the back of her head.

Rainbow Dash: You really didn't have to do that.

Rarity: I know.

Applejack: No. You REALLY didn't have to.

She says as her, Fluttershy, and Sunset were puzzling over the other racks. Pinkie stands up behind them, having switched to a wizard's robe and starry hat and a fake pink beard. (Y/N) then comes out with an outfit clearly made specifically for him as it was a black and (C/C) tank top that had (Y/N)'s favorite two-digit number in the middle of it. There were some (F/C) gloves and even some sunglasses too as he looked at this outfit in shock.

(Y/N): Wow, Rarity... It's almost scary how good you are making outfits that suit us perfectly! I mean... You made THIS specifically for me?!

Rarity: Why, of course I did, dear!

She answered, giving him a peck on the lips.

Rarity: It's my way of showing how much I love you, after all.

(Y/N): When the competition starts, I'm SO putting this on! Rarity, don't ever change! Seriously, I can't think of a better fashionista who knows us so well to make such accurate ensembles!

This makes Rarity both blush and beam at the same time from this compliment.

Rarity: Aw, darling~! You always know the proper words a lady needs to hear.

(Y/N): When that lady shows that she does more than she needs to for her friends then I wouldn't know why she wouldn't deserve those words.

She gives him a hug right afterwards.

Rarity: Love you, dearest~

(Y/N) chuckles and happily reciprocates the hug.

(Y/N): And I love you, my beautiful gemstone.

Outside of Canterlot High School, the Crystal Prep buses have arrived as Vice Principal Luna stands in front of one of them while Principal Celestia was greeting Principal Cinch.

Principal Celestia: Vice Principal Luna can help your students get settled if you'd like me to show you around, Principal Cinch. There have been quite a few changes since your last visit.

Principal Cinch: Oh, yes, Principal Celestia. I'm sure that would be fascinating.

At the bus doors, Crystal Prep students were walking out of the bus as Vice Principal Luna and Dean Cadance were sharing a warm embrace.

Vice Principal Luna: Oh, it's always such a pleasure to see you, Dean Cadance. Even if it means another defeat.

Dean Cadance: Thank you, Vice Principal Luna, but I hear it's not going to be so easy this time.

Only now does Twilight put her head out through the doorway, her backpack slung up and closed and no longer wearing Zest's headphones. After a tentative flick of the eyes back and forth, she draws herself up, adjusts her glasses, and promptly gets shoved aside from behind by the pumped-up Indigo Zap.

Indigo Zap: Comin' through!

Twilight loses her balance and topples off the steps, taking the nearby Sunny down with her. Sour Sweet stares in surprise as the two fallen girls sit up back to back; Twilight adjusts her glasses again and Sunny Flare rounds on her.

Sunny Flare: Seriously?

Sci-Twi: Oh, sorry. I didn't mean to.

Suddenly, a familiar hand immediately grabs Sci-Twi by her neck collar, making her gasp in shock before it throws her to the side of the bus nearly making her slip again. The culprit was none other than (R/N) as he glares daggers into Sci-Twi's face.

(R/N): I have a reputation to maintain here if you don't mind! And you knocking over one of my girls is going to make them AND me look like dirtbags!

Sci-Twi: I-It was only an accident!

(R/N) rolls his eyes and growls a little as hearing her apologize with the same excuse over and over again was getting annoying to him.

(R/N): Hmph! Is that going to be your excuse for everything at this point? You're pathetic! I don't see exactly what Cinch sees in YOU that'll make us win the Friendship Games.

Sugarcoat: I don't know about pathetic, but she's definitely being a doormat right about now.

She joined in, stepping off the bus.

(R/N): Pfft! If she were a doormat, that would imply that she has an ACTUAL purpose for something.

Sugarcoat: Is being a doormat even something though?

(R/N): No. Not really.

Lemon Zest: Yo, hold up! Don't leave me hanging, dudes!

She called from the bus as she hopped off while still jamming to her music. As they all headed off to meet up with their fellow Shadowbolts, Sci-Twi lagged behind when her pendant suddenly came to life and beeped ominously. She lifts it for a closer look and, after a quick glance around herself, aims it toward the building.

Making very sure that no one else is paying her the slightest mind, she grins and jogs toward the doors, Spike putting his head up from her backpack. As she climbs the front steps, Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon) and Lyra Heartstrings are walking down the steps and notice Sci-Twi as they greet her.

Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon): Hi, Twilight.

Not even the slightest break in stride as she becomes puzzled and Lyra shrugs.

Inside of the Canterlot High School lobby, students of Canterlot High were currently going about their day. Sci-Twi just walks into the corridor with her eyes fixed on her little device. She moves into one of the hallways, passing a green-haired rocker girl.

Cherry Crash: Hey, Twilight!

This time, the budding scientist does pause her steps for just a moment, one eyebrow lowering in mild befuddlement. She continues on her way, encountering a few other students going the other direction.

Sweet Leaves: Hi, Twilight.

Mystery Mint: Hi, Twilight.

Scribble Dee: Hey, you. Lookin' good.

Sci-Twi: Um, hi.

Sophisticata: Hey, what's happenin'?

Blueberry Cake: Really nice to see you.

Velvet Sky: Twilight, how ya doin'?

Starlight: Twilight, yo!

Sci-Twi: Hi. Hello. Uh, good.

As Twilight continues her awkward reverse perambulation, she collides with Flash Sentry, sending herself, him, and the cased guitar he carries to the floor. The impact knocks her glasses off to land nearby.

Flash Sentry: Twilight? I almost didn't recognize you.

She, on the other hand, shifts into the classic squint and hands-extended grope of a person in search of missing corrective lenses. One hand finds its way to the fabric of his T-shirt by chance as he glances toward floor level to see Sci-Twi glasses on the ground. He turns to her with a raised eyebrow.

Flash Sentry: When did you start wearin' glasses?

He says as he reaches down for them.

Sci-Twi: Um, like, since forever.

Flash Sentry: Oh, so how long are you here for?

Sci-Twi: Just for the Friendship Games.

Flash Sentry: Right. Of course.

He then slowly and carefully puts her glasses back on her face.

Flash Sentry: Well, (Y/N) is definitely going to be happy to see you here. And with both him AND you, we'll totally win for sure.

Sci-Twi's ear apparently heard a single word or should we say, "name" in that sentence as it was all too familiar to her.

Sci-Twi: Wait... (Y/N)? He's here?!

Flash Sentry: Been here since early this morning actually. Well, I won't get in your way since you're probably eager to see your boyfriend again.

As Flash leaves, Sci-Twi's eyes pop wide open from this and she stares off in silence for a second as she was trying to process what Flash just said in that sentence. She turns her head around in complete confusion before walking off.

Sci-Twi: B-Boyfriend?? What? I-I don't have a boyfriend.

It should be abundantly clear by now that he, and everyone she has encountered, believe her to be Princess Twilight who helped save Canterlot High during the Fall Formal and the Battle of the Bands. Though, that didn't go through Sci-Twi's head as she carried on down the hallway.

The Rainbooms were still in the practice room as Rarity had changed her friends into many unorthodox outfits. However, (Y/N) was currently trying on his brand new Friendship Games clothes that he was going to wear during the events as he was inspecting himself in a mirror with a grin.

(Y/N): Hey, girls. Be honest. Does this make me look skinny? More athletic? It really goes with my hair.

Applejack and Rainbow Dash deadpan at (Y/N) admiring his new outfit that Rarity made for him as they can clearly see that the style of the design has quickly gone into his head.

Rainbow Dash: You look the same in pretty much anything...

Applejack: Ditto.

Rarity then comes up to the cowgirl and inspects her outfit for a brief second.

Applejack: Uh, Rarity, these outfits are great, but why would you put so much time and effort into clothes we might not even wear? You're gonna exhaust yourself before the games even start.

This just makes Rarity sputter out a reaction of disbelief.

Rarity: Don't be silly, darling! Putting effort into clothes is what I live for, and spending time on my friends fills me with energy!

At the end of this... a sparkly blue-violet glow surrounds her, edged by a corona of white, and she ponies up without any warning and strikes a joyful midair pose. This makes the rest of the Rainbooms all murmur in both surprise and delight.

Sunset Shimmer: And magic, too, I guess.

She commented while wearing a... welder's mask.

(Fourth Wall Break)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: *sigh* Okay, when would a welder's mask ever be used in a series of what is basically the high school equivalent of the Olympic Games?)

(The Nintega Guy: I mean... You know how random the Friendship Games events can be. Who knows? Maybe next time they'll have them fixing cars as an event...)

(Shadowlight2784: Wait, how would that work? Would they win the car if they manage to repair it first or...?)

(The Nintega Guy: You want an answer...? Ask Pinkie Pie...)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: *sigh* Nevermind, it's probably best to not question it. She probably had a hand in it anyways.)

(End of Fourth Wall Break)

Meanwhile, Sci-Twi had just arrived outside the music room as her pendant still pulled her along to some unknown source when it suddenly stopped. The direction finder begins to zero in on a heading and once it gets a lock, the device snaps open and circular panels in both halves begin to glow magenta.

Sci-Twi stops short, her glasses sliding down and getting a quick tweak. Inside of the room, the streamer of purple energy on Rarity is now wafting from her back and through the slit between the not-quite-closed double doors and out in the hallway, it wavers for a bit before being drawn into the detector. Rarity's gusto and aura fade away and she sinks back to the floor, slumping on her feet.

Rarity: *out of breath* Actually, Applejack...now that you mention it...I suppose I could use a...tiny break.

(Y/N) immediately moves in to help as he catches the exhausted fashionista as she crumples with a sigh, saved from cracking her head on the tiles due to (Y/N) catching her under the arms.

(Y/N): Whoa, it's okay. I've got you, Rares.

He then picks her up bridal style before walking over to a nearby stool and he gently sets Rarity down to relax.

(Y/N): I think you might be a bit dehydrated. You need some water?

Rarity: Phew, I'd like that. Thank you, love.

Before you could leave though, Sci-Twi enters, closing the detector, and finds six amazed, smiling faces and one guy simply shocked when they notice her.

The Rainbooms: TWILIGHT?

Twilight lets her detector hang from its cord, now silent.

Sci-Twi: Uh, yes?

Applejack, Fluttershy, Rainbow, and Rarity gather around her while (Y/N) stared in complete confusion.

Applejack: Well, I'll be. You shoulda told us you were comin'.

(Y/N): Uh... Girls...?

Sunset Shimmer makes her move closer, relief and elation written all over her face, and grins as she tries to think of what to say. Rarity, however, beats her to it.

Rarity: Darling, those glasses. What are you wearing? It's so... severe.

Sci-Twi: My uniform?

Fluttershy: Your uniform for what?

Sci-Twi: For... Crystal Prep. But why does everyone at this school know who I am?

Rainbow Dash: Did you just say "Crystal Prep"?

Seeing how Sci-Twi was starting to get really uncomfortable considering that the girls don't know that this is the Twilight from their world, (Y/N) takes this opportunity to intervene and speak up.

(Y/N): G-Girls, girls! Let's give her some space, okay? I mean she clearly feels a little bit uncomfortable with you all bombarding her during her arrival.

When Sci-Twi looked up at (Y/N), her eyes immediately popped open as she pushed her way through the girls and locked eyes with him.

Sci-Twi: Wait. I-Is that you, (Y/N)?

This caused the girls to get confused on why Sci-Twi was asking that because they knew that Princess Twilight would probably be able to recognize her boyfriend from just about anywhere.

Rarity: Whatever do you mean, darling? You two are practically inseparable sweethearts.

This causes both (Y/N) and Sci-Twi to get flustered as they both blushed up storms on their faces and immediately tried to deny that claim.

Sci-Twi: S-S-Sweethearts?!

(Y/N): N-No! No, no, no, no! Y-You guys got the wrong idea!

Sunset Shimmer: What are you talking about?

(Y/N): I-It's just... um... She's not the "princess" that I know, okay? She's more of her look-alike.

Sci-Twi: (Look alike? What is he talking about?)

Rainbow Dash: Wait. So you're saying we got all of our hopes up for nothing?

(Y/N) nervously turns to Twilight with an anxious smile.

(Y/N): Uh... could you excuse us for a second, Twilight? I-It's nice to see you by the way...

Sci-Twi slowly nods while looking away just as nervous and flustered as (Y/N).

Sci-Twi: Um... Sure... and... N-Nice to see you as well...

(Y/N) then gathers up all six of his current real girlfriends in the room as they huddled together so Sci-Twi couldn't hear their conversation. The Rainbooms were all looking at (Y/N) with skeptical or annoyed looks.

(Y/N): Okay, I know you guys have a lot of questions for me right now and before you ask... I did know about this world's Twilight and I knew she was coming.

Sunset Shimmer: And you didn't bother to tell us anything about it?

(Y/N): I know, I know! I promised I wouldn't lie again, but this time it was really for both of our good.

Applejack: You better elaborate then because if ya don't...

Applejack raises one of her boots up causing (Y/N)'s eyes to widen and he squeezes his legs tight as he knows what's coming next if he doesn't explain in the next second.

(Y/N): Okay, okay. Geez! Listen, remember when I told you all about the day when I was hanging out with Flash, Sandalwood, and Micro Chips? Not only did we talk about the Friendship Games and meet that King of Crystal Prep guy... but I also happened to meet this world's Twilight at the library in the mall.

Rainbow Dash: And?

(Y/N): Even I assumed it was Princess Twilight in there. I decided to take a closer look and I found her looking through books all alone. I didn't want to make anything awkward with her at first, so I thought I would just leave before I looked like I became a stalker, but... she got a little clumsy and her glasses fell onto the floor...

Applejack: I guess we can all agree on what happened after that.

(Y/N): Well, what was I supposed to do? If she wears glasses then she could've got hurt if no one stepped in to do anything. But that's not the strangest part though. It seems the resemblance between me and the King of Crystal Prep is uncanny and when she thought that I was him, she got very timid and scared around me.

Sunset Shimmer: You definitely don't give off that vibe of being scary though.

(Y/N): No, but Pinkie said that the guy who looked like me acted all edgy and condescending like she was wasting his time.

Pinkie Pie: And you know me too well that I have all of the time in the world to do practically anything, sweetie! Talk to complete strangers, bake cookies with my backup cookie dough that I was store for extra use...

She said as she pulled a bag of said cookie dough out of her hair which gave the Rainbooms baffled looks before she put it back into her hair.

Pinkie Pie: What? I'm always hungry for cookies anyday of the week.

(Y/N): *chuckles* That's...

Rarity: Shush and continue.

(Y/N): *sighs* Okay, so also Applejack's assumption on this guy may be correct too... as Twilight did tell me that she often gets bullied by this guy.

Some of the girls gasped from this as that definitely meant that someone is no good if someone else is labeling them with a reputation for bullying.

Fluttershy: Oh, my. The King of Crystal Prep really does scare me now.

Rainbow Dash: I'm not really that surprised. It's Crystal Prep. What are you expecting out of them at this point?

(Y/N): To come after me, that's what. He's mostly looking forward to meeting me... and I doubt that I'm going to have any kind of nice introductions with this guy.

Rainbow Dash smirked as she placed a hand on (Y/N)'s shoulder.

Rainbow Dash: No worries, babe. If this guy has got some beef with you then they'll have to answer to us first.

The rest of the Rainbooms nodded in agreement to that which made (Y/N) smile.

(Y/N): I'm glad that I can count on you girls to stand with me on whatever comes our way.

They ended their little group huddle before turning back to Sci-Twi who was fiddling with her little device before she sees (Y/N) walk up to her. She stands up straight and they both lock eyes on each other before they both smile awkwardly with blushes before looking away from each other.

(Y/N): So... yeah, um... Hi...

Sci-Twi: Y-Yeah. H-Hi...

They both don't say anything for a quick second before Sci-Twi did something a little bit bold and she decided to (Y/N) a quick embrace that he quickly returned as this lasted for only a split second before parting from him and she readjusts her glasses as well.

Sci-Twi: I... kind of missed you to be honest.

(Y/N): Really?

Sci-Twi: *nods* Mm-hmm. I haven't exactly had the... "happiest" time over at Crystal Prep recently...

(Y/N) crosses both of his arms as he has a quick feeling why.

(Y/N): Let me guess, (R/N)?

She frowns and nods, but (Y/N) places a hand on her shoulder making Sci-Twi look him in the eyes.

(Y/N): Well, don't worry, even if you are having the hardest time because of him, I won't let your time here be any more miserable. In fact, with you here, I feel like we'll both have a great time here.

Sci-Twi stares at (Y/N) surprised from this, but a smile was all that needed to be said that she'll definitely appreciate that. The Rainbooms however, all looked at each other with agreeing smirks that said that those two will become a lot closer than they think.

Spike then chooses this moment to break the instant tension by poking his head out of Sci-Twi's backpack and barking.

Fluttershy & Rarity: Spike!

Fluttershy immediately comes over to pet the dog while Sci-Twi gasps and recoils a step back.

Sci-Twi: You know my dog's name, too?

The others have no immediate response to this. Outside, Principal Celestia was walking with Principal Cinch along the hallways until they got over to the practice room.

Principal Celestia: And our music program has especially taken off.

They stop at the door, Celestia pulling in a little gasp of surprise upon seeing Twilight from behind. Abacus, on the other hand, just cocks one eyebrow.

Principal Celestia: Twilight?

Sci-Twi: This is getting ridiculous!

Principal Cinch: I must apologize for the curiosity of one of my prized students.

Principal Celestia: "Your" student?

(Y/N): "One" of?

Principal Cinch turns her head to look down towards (Y/N) and the moment that she looks at him, she raises an eyebrow with a confused look before adjusting her glasses.

Principal Cinch: And who might you be? Now that I do look at you, you remind me of someone.

Not liking that Principal Cinch was immediately trying to interrogate (Y/N), Principal Celestia immediately crossed over to (Y/N) and gave off the best fake smile that she could to Cinch while placing a hand on (Y/N)'s shoulder.

Principal Celestia: I suppose you could say he's MY prized student. And has quite the spirit to be one I must say considering he is the son of someone we both knew in the past. *chuckles* You remember (M/N), right?

The moment that Cinch heard the word "(M/N)" in that sentence was enough to shock her as she looked down at (Y/N) who gave her a nervous grin as he felt like a smile should be shown towards her at least. However, Cinch's reaction is to narrow her eyes at (Y/N) looking rather peeved.

Principal Cinch: Well... I see that your tastes in both friends AND students haven't changed at all, Celestia. Although, it's not surprising that a (L/N) decided to make their appearance into the Friendship Games, I am shocked that one of my students decided to associate themselves with a (L/N).

She said that in a rather patronizing tone which made (Y/N) frown.

(Y/N): (Aren't you friendly?)

Principal Cinch: I'll be returning Twilight to check in with the rest of the classmates away from *clears throat* "peculiar" people such as him. You best keep your eyes peeled on how much effort Crystal Prep will be putting into the Friendship Games now that I know of your student.

She said as she and Sci-Twi turned to leave and Sci-Twi looked back at (Y/N) with a slightly disappointed expression and (Y/N) had pretty much the same look and as they leave, Cinch said one final thing.

Principal Cinch: Besides, this may prove that I'm much more viable as a better person than (M/N).

(Y/N) scowls from this and Principal Celestia had the same look from Principal Cinch being a tiny bit rude to both (Y/N) and his mother.

(Y/N): Geez, for a principal, she sure has a strange way of showing respect.

Principal Celestia then tried to change the subject as she turned to the Rainbooms in the music room.

Principal Celestia: I didn't know Twilight had a twin sister.

Pinkie Pie: She doesn't! That Twilight is obviously the Twilight from this world since it couldn't possibly be the Twilight from the pony world since the Twilight from the pony world doesn't go to Crystal Prep or wear glasses.

If Celestia's mind had slipped out of gear upon first seeing the visitor, this high-speed and, of course, entirely correct explanation causes it to belch up its entire transmission.

Princess Celestia: Nevermind.

She was getting ready to leave, but (Y/N) quickly got in front of her with a look that said that he wanted some answers.

(Y/N): Um... Celestia? WHAT is going on? What is it with these Crystal Prep snobs hating me? And how did Principal Grinch seem to be familiar with my mother back there?

Principal Celestia raises a finger up to try and protest that, but she could already tell that (Y/N) wasn't going to let her off without any answers as this could be harder if he found out later than now. She sighs before lowering herself down to his level and a certain theme of the said mother starts playing as well.

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Principal Celestia: You remember how you used to live with (M/N) alone before she got that terrible coma?

(Y/N): Yeah, you said that she pretty much had that job her entire life.

Principal Celestia: Yes, well... That's not entirely true.

(Y/N): What do you mean?

Principal Celestia: You see (Y/N)... before you were born... your mother wasn't an agent... She was the superintendent of Canterlot.

This shocked (Y/N) and the rest of the Rainbooms heard this as well as this meant that (M/N) pretty much had authority over any kind of school in the city.

(Y/N): Superintendent?! ...What?! I didn't see that coming, but that's crazy! Although, what does that have to do with Crystal Prep hating my guts?

Principal Celestia: You see (Y/N), your mother loved this city and so did we as her friends who supported her through almost anything in life. She loved it so much in fact that she would sometimes refuse to choose anywhere else to go, but anywhere in Canterlot.

(Y/N): ...Uh, so what? Was she territorial or something?

Principal Celestia: Of course not! Let me explain.

(Flashback)

The scene then fades in and out to show three certain young girls conversing with each other cheerfully in what looked to be a school that took place decades ago when (M/N), Celestia, and Luna were teenagers.

Principal Celestia: Back when me, Luna, and your mother were high school students, not only were we inseparable... but everyone in our school pretty much loved (M/N) as she was considered to be most likely the most popular kid in the school. There was no one who would show any ill intent towards her...

Certains scenes of the trio could be seen with Young (M/N) being the main focus as she could be seen either waving towards a cheerleading group, flirting with some boys who seemed to like her affections, or even just sharing her school notes with a student who seemed to be having trouble.

Principal Celestia: Well... no one, but one.

The scene then switched to show a teenage girl with fuschia skin and curly hair that looked to be just the same age as Young (M/N) and Young Celestia, but just a little older than Young Luna. This was Young Abacus Cinch and she was over towards a set of lockers staring at Young (M/N) with an extremely envious look.

Principal Celestia: Not only were (M/N) and Cinch pretty much polar opposites in the school... They were huge rivals.

(Y/N): How so?

Principal Celestia: Well, as you can probably tell from Cinch's attitude towards you... she wasn't exactly the best person you would want to hang around.

Unlike Young (M/N)'s scenes where she is seen to be doing nice things for others, Young Cinch would criticize the cheerleading group as if their spirit wasn't good enough, she acted all high and mighty around boys and they often got annoyed with her boasting, and finally in a classroom she wouldn't even bother to help out students who were having trouble thinking that her school notes are only hers to see.

The scene then switches to show Young (M/N) and Young Cinch walking in opposite directions down the hall as they both narrowed their eyes to each other with nasty looks and when they were at the point of crossing each other, a spark of lightning formed in between their faces for a quick second before they pass by each other to go and do their own thing.

Principal Celestia: There were times and times again where Cinch would try and prove that she was better than (M/N)... but to neither me, Luna, or anyone's surprise for that matter, she would just always prove her wrong. What's worse for Cinch is that (M/N) didn't really care at all if people considered her better, she would just say that no one's perfect or has to be perfect to be a good person.

(Y/N): I'd say you and Luna are definitely proof of that.

Principal Celestia chuckles a little bit from the compliment.

We see various scenes where Young (M/N) is apparently neck to neck with Cinch in some situations like running on a track, getting higher A's on tests, or even respect in general.

Principal Celestia: Their biggest competition though... was getting an award once we all graduated. Both of them had the dream of one day being the superintendent of Canterlot and if one of them got the scholarship, then their chances of being eligible for the job in the future would rise tremendously.

Both Young (M/N) and Young Cinch are seen on the stage in graduation gowns of both of their respective colors as both girls smiled politely at the crowd, but Young Cinch took occasional glares towards Young (M/N) wondering why this girl is on the stage with her.

The principal who was a tall and old man with gray skin and long white beard wearing a blue suit with yellow details was holding two diplomas in his hands, one that had a gold medal on it and one that had a red ribbon on it. He walked up in between the girls as they both faced each other with Young (M/N) looking at Young Cinch with a fierce smile while the latter didn't even show (M/N) a smile and just kept a nasty frown on her face.

The people in the crowd, two who were Young Celestia and Young Luna were silent in wondering who was going to get the award. The principal looks at both girls... before he turns to Young (M/N) who grins as she extends both of her hands and takes the award and people in the crowd start cheering. However Young Cinch just stared shocked as she stomped over to the principal wondering why she didn't get the award.

The principal gave Cinch a huge cocked eyebrow before he pulled out a piece of paper and handed it to Cinch and when she looked at it... her face turned speechless and it was definitely not the exciting kind. Young (M/N) seemed concerned as she walked over to take a look and she got the exact same reaction by putting her hand to her mouth in shock.

Principal Celestia: You see... Cinch would do ANYTHING to win and I do mean anything... even if it had to resort to... cheating.

(Y/N): Wait, you mean the reason she lost was because...

Principal Celestia: ...She apparently had plagiarized one of her essays. Without even giving credit too.

(Y/N): Well, I don't see a reason for someone to win any kind of award after someone decided to stoop that low.

Principal Celestia: Your mother didn't always think so. She did generally know that plagiarism is bad and she never did something like that during her high school years... but that didn't stop her from trying to be nice.

Young (M/N) placed a hand on Young Cinch's shoulder as the girl who lost turned her head to the kind victor as she gave her a smile before walking in front of her and offering her a handshake... However, Young Cinch just glared at (M/N) before she takes her wrist with the diploma and puts Young (M/N)'s hand on her chest telling her that she can keep the award and doesn't want any pity as she just turns and stomps away in anger shocking Young (M/N).

Principal Celestia: In the end though... some things never change. (M/N) got the job of superintendent after graduating college, Luna and I decided to teach her at Canterlot High, and Principal Cinch works at Crystal Prep.

(End of Flashback)

(Y/N): Oh... so that's why those Crystal Prep kids dislike me... The history Cinch had with my mother.

Principal Celestia: And also their different point of views. Cinch believes that everyone must value winning and being the best no matter the circumstances. (M/N) believed that anyone can be a winner as long as their kind and value friendship *smiles* and it's what me, Luna, and everyone here at Canterlot High believes too... including you.

She said as she boops him on the nose with a finger which made (Y/N) nervously chuckle with a goofy smile. However, there was still one question that needed to be answered.

(Y/N): But there's one thing that I don't get... if my mom loved her job so much as a superintendent... Why did she transfer her job to becoming a government agent to look over Canterlot instead?

Principal Celestia smiles from this as she stands up and puts both her hands on her hips.

Principal Celestia: Isn't it obvious? It was because of YOU, (Y/N).

(Y/N): *gasps* Me?! Why me?!

Principal Celestia: Your mother loved you so much that once she had you... she cared more about taking care of you than her job. And if she can become a government agent that looks after Canterlot... she would rarely be busy as she'll just walk around town and go home to you anytime of the day to see you.

(Y/N) was so shocked to hear that (M/N) really went out of her way of abandoning her dream job and getting a new one for the sake of him... that it nearly got tears welling up in his eyes as he wished he could've heard about this from his mother herself... but with her current state in a coma he couldn't even speak to her.

Principal Celestia notices (Y/N)'s sad expression as she gives (Y/N) a sympathetic look before putting an arm around (Y/N) which made him look up to Principal Celestia who just gave him a heartfelt smile.

Principal Celestia: She'll make it. I know she will. And I'm sure that either way, she would be proud to hear that you're going up against her old rival in the Friendship Games this year. Why don't you compete for her sake?

(Y/N) looks down to the ground pondering that thought for a moment before he sniffs and wipes his tears away before he looks back up at Principal Celestia with a competitive look.

(Y/N): Alright... I'm going to win the Friendship Games... for my mother's sake!

Principal Celestia: *smiles* I'm happy to hear that, (Y/N).

(End Music Here)

As Principal Celestia walks away to continue doing her own duty, (Y/N) turns back to his girlfriends to see that they all had sad or sympathetic expressions on their faces for (Y/N) as they heard all of Principal Celestia's story as well. (Y/N) just smiles at them before he walks over and shares a small group hug with all of his girlfriends as they'll love him just as much as his mother loved him.

Out on the front lawn, the rest of the Crystal Prep team is gathered at the statue, and Abacus and Twilight walk toward them from the front entrance.

Sci-Twi: I'm sorry, Principal Cinch. I was just following these strange readings. Actually, they led me to those girls, (Y/N), and—

Principal Cinch: Twilight, what you do in your free time is of little interest to me, but while you're here, I... all of Crystal Prep, in fact, require your complete focus.

She lifts Twilight's chin with a finger to lock eyes for a moment, then walks off toward the statue.

Sci-Twi: But why does everyone at this school seem to know me?

Principal Cinch stops and turns back to her.

Principal Cinch: Perhaps they're trying to confuse you. Perhaps they're trying to lure you away.

Sci-Twi: It didn't feel like anyone was trying to lure me. Especially not, (Y/N). I think he was pretty nice.

Principal Cinch: And you don't see how that serves as a ploy?

Sci-Twi: I don't think so... He seemed pretty genuine and happy to see me.

Principal Cinch: Perhaps...but whether it's genuine or not is irrelevant. They are still our adversaries and it's in your best interest not to get close with them. Specifically that one (L/N) you keep referring to.

Sci-Twi: Why? What's wrong with him?

In response to her question, Cinch was noticeably balling one of her hands into a fist as a viewable tremble could be made out, clearly indicating a sense of anger. However, realizing what she's doing, Cinch makes her hand stop and a low breath escapes her.

Principal Cinch: Do keep your privacy invading questions to yourself, Twilight. Your application to Everton can still be revoked if you're not aware of your choice of words.

Twilight takes the cue and moves in the indicated direction, albeit reluctantly.

Principal Cinch: I don't know what they're playing at, but I guarantee, it isn't to help us win.

She guides Twilight past the statue where all of the other candidates of the Shadowbolt team were. Sour Sweet spots her in the corner of her eye and watches her sulk to the bus as Principal Cinch approaches the group.

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* Hey, you found her! *sourly* Unfortunately...

Sugarcoat: Our odds of success would be greater if she wasn't on the team.

Sunny Flare: She will most likely rob us of our victory, Principal Cinch. Why is she one of the representatives?

Principal Cinch: She is one of Crystal Prep's top students, Sunny. Not utilizing her talents could serve as a liability.

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* Oh, you mean her clumsiness, her constant wandering, and her lack of school spirit? *sourly* All of them sound verrry useful.

Principal Cinch: I am well aware of the negative connotations she brings with her, Sour Sweet, but rest assured, this is a necessary measure to guarantee our victory.

Lemon Zest: If you say so, Principal Cinch.

She agrees as Principal Cinch walks away, leaving the rest of the group to gossip about Sci-Twi.

Indigo Zap: I'm not on board with this, though. Twilight sucks, like seriously sucks.

Sugarcoat: Academically, I disagree, but for anything else, I don't.

Lemon Zest: She's such a lousy team player. You guys remember that time Principal Cinch had us golf? It took her five strokes just to move the ball one inch. ONE inch!

Sugarcoat: Okay, I take back what I said. She's not good for anything. Even something like golf requires a certain level of math and coordination.

(R/N): (We are so screwed. No, no, don't start doubting yourself now, (R/N). I'm sure we can still find a way to win, even with this dead weight holding us back, somehow.)

Sunny Flare: (R/N)?

(R/N): (Oh, who am I kidding?! How? How in any way did she think Twilight would be good for this?! I'm gonna lose everything because of her! My reputation will be tarnished, my peers might even hate me and...I'll lose them. No, NO! This cannot happen, this cannot happen...)

Sunny Flare: Dearie?

(R/N): I WILL NOT LET IT HAPPEN!

His yell catches the Shadowbolts off guard as he immediately looks at them, embarrassed.

(R/N): Uh...did I say that out loud?

Lemon Zest: Y-Yeah. You uh...you good, dude?

(R/N): O-Of course, Lem! I'm the King of Crystal Prep, I-I'm more than good!

Indigo Zap: (There's that stuttering again.)

Sunny Flare: (R/N), are you okay?

(R/N): Y-Yeah, I-I'm fine, I'm fine. Don't worry about me. I just need to go have a quick talk with Twilight.

He grimaced a little through his fabricated smile as he walked away from the group to go track her down.

Sunny Flare: *sigh* I sincerely hope that I'm not the only one who knows something is wrong with him.

Sugarcoat: It was very obvious from the get go, Sunny. He does seem a bit uneasy.

Lemon Zest: He did mention Cinch, but he didn't say why.

Sunny Flare: I don't know what's going on with him, but it does make me worry and I feel a bit hurt that he won't tell us.

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* Even after he vowed he would never do that? *sourly* Some boyfriend he is.

Indigo Zap: Don't be like that, Sour. He's probably just a little overwhelmed or maybe he didn't get a lot of sleep last night.

Lemon Zest: He definitely got a lot of sleep, dude. He had a very comfortable bed last night; we can all vouch for that.

Sunny Flare: Uhh...

She blushes along with the other three Shadowbolts.

Sunny Flare: R-Right, l-let's not dwell on that now, though.

She places a hand on her heart softly and sighs.

Sunny Flare: ((R/N), I don't know what you're going through, but I do hope you remember that we're here for you. We love you, I love you, and nothing would ever change that. Not even if we lose. You mean more to me than any win Crystal Prep could ever achieve, but... I want to win for you, love.)

Back in the main foyer, (Y/N) and the rest of the Rainbooms are spotted approaching it through one of the school's corridors.

Rarity: I can't believe our world's Twilight goes to Crystal Prep!

Rainbow Dash: You're saying that Twilight's gonna play "against" us? She'd never do that!

Fluttershy: OUR Twilight wouldn't.

Sunset Shimmer: *annoyed* Our Twilight is a princess in Equestria and an expert in friendship magic! And if she was here, we'd have already figured out why magic is randomly popping up during pep rallies and costume changes!

The outburst stops as suddenly as it began, and she takes in the deeply concerned expressions on the six faces before her. A deep breath, and she slumps a bit on her feet.

Sunset Shimmer: Sorry. I'm just frustrated that I haven't heard back from her.

(Y/N): Well, I mean considering she's a princess in that world and I'm a prince in that world too, I wouldn't be surprised if they had their own matters to worry about. But I'm sure once they notice, helping us will be the Equestria Twilight's top priority.

Rarity: We certainly can't expect her to drop everything and pop through the portal whenever. Especially if it's to deal with something as minor as a few random pony-ups.

Sunset Shimmer: But they aren't minor! Magic came into this world when I stole Twilight and (Y/N)'s crowns. It's taken a lot for me to earn everyone's trust, but if we have to forfeit the games because I can't think of a way to keep it under control, then... I may not be able to retain that for much longer.

Fluttershy: Oh, Sunset, I'm sure you'll be able to figure things out.

Applejack: You're the one who helped us understand what was goin' on with the sirens. Remember?

Sunset Shimmer: I guess. But Twilight was the one who really figured out what we needed to defeat them.

(Y/N) then crosses over to her as he wraps an arm around Sunset's shoulders.

(Y/N): Note that you said "figure out". It wasn't just the seven of us who defeated the Dazzlings back then. We ultimately had you by our side and we're more than proud that you're still sticking with us.

Reminded of the role she played in that face-off, Sunset smiles and sighs quietly.

Sunset Shimmer: All right.

Words, and in Pinkie's case, squeals of encouragement came all around.

Rainbow Dash: Come on, guys! Let's see if we can find any info about the events and come up with a strategy.

(Y/N): Chances are low that you're going to find anything. I mean I bet they're keeping them hidden to keep everything fair for everybody... hopefully.

He said this with a nervous look remembering what Principal Celestia told him about Principal Cinch.

Rainbow Dash: Still, any kind of info could be useful for us.

(Y/N): I guess... but don't go try and look like you're snooping around! I don't want to get accused of cheating twice... or counting magic that's in us... thrice...

Rainbow Dash: I know, babe. Don't worry, we're just going to be walking around our own school. No big deal.

(Y/N): Alright then.

The former unicorn's newfound resolve begins to evaporate as she turns away from the lobby, about to bite a nervous thumbnail which (Y/N) notices and Rainbow doubles back to them.

Rainbow Dash: You guys coming?

Sunset Shimmer: I'll... catch up with you guys in a bit.

The blue teen gives her a thumbs-up and hurries away as Sunset begins to think and (Y/N) could tell exactly what she was planning.

(Y/N): Considering all of this talk about Equestria and portals, I take it that you're going to check and see if Princess Twilight is home?

Sunset Shimmer: *sighs* Do I really have any other choice? The Friendship Games start soon and the last thing that we all want is for them to get out of control because of the magic inside of you.

(Y/N): Well... I guess it wouldn't hurt to visit... Considering how much went by in Equestria during your time here, a simple question with a logical explanation could be useful to us.

Sunset Shimmer: Come on, let's make it quick.

Sunset then goes back the way from where they formerly came from with (Y/N) following right behind so that they can investigate further on the source of the random Pony-Ups that they've been having.

Back outside where the Crystal Prep buses were, it appears that the Crystal Prep students were in line to get checked in on their field trip for the Friendship Games. (R/N) could be seen talking to Sci-Twi amongst them and it didn't look like they were having the liveliest conversation at all as it was still (R/N) berating and bullying Sci-Twi.

(R/N): Do you have ANY idea how difficult it is to pull the weight of Crystal Prep's winning streak when you're constantly disrupting our coordination?! The rest of the team is already starting to have doubts now that you're a part of it!

Sci-Twi: I-I'm sorry, (R/N)! I-I'm not trying to cause trouble, I promise!

(R/N): Yeah, well, even when you're not, you still manage to do so! My girls love me for the fact that I've been able to keep CPA's winning streak alive and I'm not about to lose all of that just because you're too incompetent to pull your weight, so here's what's going to happen. Either you get a grip on what we're here for, or I will have Cinch drop your grades so low that not even a community college would accept you!

The thought of not being able to go to college overwhelmed the poor, timid girl to the point where she started crying.

Sci-Twi: P-Please don't do that, (R/N)! I-I swear I'll focus on the Friendship Games! I-I promise!

(R/N): Good, because if I lose my harem due to you costing us a win, having your application denied is gonna be the least of your problems. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go find Suri and Uppercrust.

Sci-Twi: What do you want with them?

(R/N): Well, somebody needs to keep an eye on you to make sure you hold up to your promise.

Sci-Twi: Wh-What? But you didn't give me a chance!

(R/N): Don't care, you obviously need supervision.

Sci-Twi: J-Just give me a chance, (R/N)! Give me one more chance to prove it, okay?

(R/N): *sigh* You drive a hard bargain, but fine. One more chance, Twilight, but if you screw it up, I will have the whole student body watching your every move, understand?

Sci-Twi: Y-Yes!

(R/N): Good, now I need to go discuss something with the rest of the team. Don't mess us up again, Twilight.

With that, he turns around and walks away as Sci-Twi lets out a sigh. She watches him step onto one of the buses and shakes her head solemnly.

Sci-Twi: (Why does he have to be so mean?)

She then notices her spectrometer picking up a reading and immediately begins to scope it out, hence, disregarding everything she promised (R/N) she wouldn't do.

Meanwhile, (Y/N) and Sunset approached the school statue as Sunset took a step closer to it. Sci Twi stood on the other side of the portal, still completely focused on what her device was picking up on. Sunset goes to press a hand on the portal, but then (Y/N) stops her.

(Y/N): Hold on, do you really think Twilight would know what to do here, Sunset?

Sunset Shimmer: Maybe not a full explanation, but I'm sure she could give us some clues or pointers.

(Y/N): I don't know, she seemed very lost during the Battle of the Bands and even you knew that. Maybe the reason why she's not replying is because she simply doesn't have a clear answer or is looking to find one.

Sunset Shimmer: Well, if she's looking to find one, then she must have a rough idea on what we could do about it. If we could just get a pinpoint on what triggers the magic to release...

She looked at the portal once more and placed her hand on it. However, she was quickly met with an array of magical particles which matched the same color of her hair emanating from her hand. She tried to pull it off, but her hand wouldn't budge and both of them ended up stuck on the portal frame.

Sunset Shimmer: Hey! Let...go!

(Y/N): Sunset?!

Immediately, (Y/N) rushed to her and grabbed her from behind. He tried to pull her hands off, but still had trouble trying to get her off. On the other side, Sci-Twi was struggling to maintain control of her spectrometer since it automatically opened. She eventually managed to close it, but not until after all the magic emitted from Sunset had been stolen from her. It knocks the three of them backward as Sunset landed on top of (Y/N).

(Y/N): Ow...you alright, Sunny?

Sunset Shimmer: Yeah, how 'bout you?

(Y/N): Perfectly fine.

Sunset looks back at the portal and discovers that Sci-Twi was there with her amulet emanating electrical sparks. Immediately, she knew that she had something to do with what just occurred.

Sunset Shimmer: What did you do?!

Panicking, Sci-Twi stood back up, nervous at what her device just did, but before she could mouth an answer, Dean Cadance spoke up behind her.

Dean Cadance: Twilight, you have to check in with the others.

Sci-Twi sprints off with her device as you and Sunset watch her leave. Still a bit baffled, Sunset presses her hand on the portal again...only to find that it was solid. Now, panicking, she desperately touches the surface with both hands.

Sunset Shimmer: Where's the portal? *grunts* WHERE'S THE PORTAL?!

(Y/N): Sunset, Sunset, calm down!

Sunset Shimmer: CALM DOWN?! THE PORTAL IS GONE!

(Y/N): I-It's gonna be fine, okay? If we managed to lose it, then there must be a way to get it back somehow. Just calm down, alright?

Sunset Shimmer: No! How are we gonna get an answer from her?! The book might not even work anymore either! We may have just lost all contact with Princess Twilight! We're never gonna—

She's quickly cut off by (Y/N) placing a hand over her mouth. He sighs as he gently puts his hand down and takes her hand.

(Y/N): Listen, don't panic just yet, okay? We'll find a way to get it back, it's not the end of the world.

Sunset Shimmer: But how are we going to figure out what to do? If these pony-ups start occurring, we'll have to forfeit!

At this moment, Sunset starts to tear up and bangs her head against the frame where the portal was.

Sunset Shimmer: I don't want it to come to that. Not after I promised Vice Principal Luna that I could keep it under control.

(Y/N): Well, I'm sure she'd understand, Sunset. I mean, it'd be too much pressure to put that all on—

Sunset Shimmer: It's not just that, (Y/N). For the first time in my life, I feel accepted and a part of a group that likes me for who I am. You remember that I told you about the way my parents treated me? I just...I don't want to lose what I have with the others, what I have with...you.

She lifts her head up and walks back to you slowly.

Sunset Shimmer: I already messed things up once with this school. To mess up all over again would...I-I can't bear the thought of what could happen to me.

(Y/N) was taken away by all this. He was confused at first, but then he reminded himself of the fact that this is the same girl that influenced his breakup with his harem to begin with, and he could understand why she felt this way.

Sunset Shimmer: I don't want to lose you, (Y/N) and I've been trying really hard to make sure I don't mess up, but...how can I keep this under control if I don't have a clear answer?

(Y/N): Sunset, I think you should know that I'm not going to just up and ditch you just because you make a mistake.

Sunset Shimmer: You left us for the Dazzlings.

(Y/N): *rolls eyes* ...I deserve that, but that's different. Look, just because you can't find a simple solution to a problem doesn't mean it's automatically going to make us ridicule you.

Sunset Shimmer: And what if it does? What if the magic gets so out of control to the point where it could pose a threat to this entire world? I'm already responsible for enough damage dealt to the school and if it went global... I couldn't live with myself. Everyone would be calling me a "she-demon" again or maybe something much worse. I don't want my life to be the way it was before the Battle of the Bands! To have that kind of hatred on me again would kill me!

(Y/N) has never seen Sunset so anxious before, but he gets a serious look before he hugs her tightly so that she could take a moment to relax in his arms.

(Y/N): Calm down!! ...Just calm down. Look, we stopped Equestrian magic twice before. I don't think that even at those extreme standards that it would make it impossible for us to stop it from going out of control again. Remember the song that you sang to me the other day? You said it yourself, "Your Past Is Not Today." So even if your or heck even any of our mistakes cause a global threat outside of the city, we just do what we do best... stop it together.

Hearing that surprised Sunset as she closed her eyes and took a couple of deep breaths before she wrapped her arms around (Y/N).

Sunset Shimmer: You're right... I'm sorry. I guess I'm still kind of on edge from everyone's resentment towards me. It might've even been worse than when my parents decided to leave me to rot. I just want to know, (Y/N). If...if I did mess up again, if everyone started glaring daggers at me again, or if even the Rainbooms wanted nothing to do with me again...would you still love me?

(Y/N) breaks the hug from Sunset with a smirk on his face before he pulls her in for a passionate kiss on the lips which surprised Sunset, but she immediately melts into it. It lasted for nearly a minute before they break apart with (Y/N) still having a smirk on his face.

(Y/N): Is that enough to answer your question?

Sunset Shimmer: Heh. Yeah, it does. I just... wanted to be sure. I mean, my parents told me they loved me and yet they still left me behind. I know you wouldn't do that, but...I still couldn't shake that fear of being abandoned again.

(Y/N): Don't worry, I Pinkie Promised to never leave you or the other girls and I already know that breaking them... I won't hear the end of it from Pinkie Pie, but there's nothing you're going to regret with being my girlfriend, part of the Rainbooms, and part of the harem.

Sunset Shimmer: Thanks, (Y/N). I love you.

(Y/N): I love you too.

He then turned his gaze to the statue again with a suspicious glance as he walked up to it and wanted to test something out. He reaches his hand for the mirror wanting to see if the portal was actually closed just like Sunset showed a minute ago. When he pressed his hand against the glass... his hand went right through the mirror which made both him and Sunset gasp.

(Y/N): Wait... What the?!

Sunset Shimmer: Y-You can still access it?!

(Y/N): Apparently, I can. Seems like she didn't take away the portal...she took away the magic that gave you access to it. Makes sense considering how the aura it generated seemed to match your hair color.

Sunset Shimmer: Right, but then...maybe you can go back there and get the answer from her!

(Y/N): I'd agree... but I don't really know my way around Equestria compared to you and Princess Twilight, Sunset. Besides, if that Twilight really did take your magic, then she must've taken Rarity's too when we were in the practice room earlier.

Sunset blinks a couple times and then just deadpans at him.

Sunset Shimmer: You... just don't want to go, do you?

(Y/N): Well, we already have more than enough to deal with right now and I don't think it would be wise for us to make a scene while CPA is on our campus. If any of them catch us disappearing through a statue, let alone that Grinch of a principal, it may cause problems. You even said we want to keep magic away from the games, so it's probably not a smart move.

Sunset raises a finger to try and retort to that, but the more that explanation rolled through her mind, (Y/N) had a point.

Sunset Shimmer:*sighs* So what now?

(Y/N) shakes his head and shrugs his shoulders.

(Y/N): The best course of action right now is to tell our friends what we just discovered since they pretty much have most of the knowledge about the magic that's still in the five of us. I also doubt that this world's Twilight is even aware of what she's doing.

Meanwhile on one of the Crystal Prep buses, Sci-Twi sits down in one of the seats and takes a moment to catch her breath.

(R/N): So you decided to break the promise already, huh? Could barely even last five minutes.

His voice caught her off guard as she turned to find him glaring her down one of his cheeks resting on his palm.

Sci-Twi: Wh-What are you talking about?

(R/N): Did I or did I not tell you to NOT wander around aimlessly and what do you go and do?! Walk right up to their statue and do who knows what! For God's sake, Twilight, what does it take to actually get you to listen to anyone?!

Sci-Twi: Y-You were watching?

(R/N): I was on the bus right behind you! I literally saw you do something to that statue! I don't know what, but I don't really care!

Sci-Twi: I-It's not my fault, my spectrometer started glowing and I–

(R/N): Your spectrometer?! You're concerned about your spectrometer?! We are here to win a competition! That is the ONLY reason why we're here, not, fiddle with rival school property with a *mocking* spectrometer! I swear if I don't win even a single event with you around, I'm gonna destroy that thing!

Sci-Twi: B-But I worked so hard on it!

(R/N): And WE worked so hard to train for this competition and we could've had literally ANYONE else in this school, but nooo! Instead, we had to get YOU! The one student that only contributes problems for all of us! You may have an accelerated academic record, but you are without a doubt the most useless student that this school has to offer! It's a miracle Cinch didn't expel you yet!

Sci-Twi: It...it is?

(R/N): Not for us, stupid; for YOU! For us, you're an accident waiting to happen!!!

If that didn't break Sci-Twi... then there couldn't possibly be anything else that could...

Tears slowly welled up in her eyes and she sniffled a little too trying to wipe them away with her hands while taking off her glasses as (R/N) had definitely hurt her feelings now. (R/N) just looked away from her, still annoyed at the fact that she broke what she promised him.

Though, after a couple of minutes, he looked back at her and saw that she was still crying. His expression softens as he hesitantly places his arm on her shoulder, forcing Sci-Twi to look at him. Her eyes were puffy and red and she took a moment to wipe her glasses.

(R/N): *sigh* Look, I'm sorry, alright? I probably went too far with that.

Sci-Twi: I-I don't understand, (R/N). *sniffs* W-Why are you so mean to me?

(R/N): Because no matter what I do, you somehow always manage to screw it up and make it worse. We have a goal to achieve here and it's to beat Canterlot High. Whether or not you choose to care about the Friendship Games is not something I'm concerned about. What I am concerned about, is the fact that this little thing of yours is going to interfere with our chances of winning it.

Sci-Twi: But why is winning so important, (R/N)? Why is winning the only thing our school cares about?

(R/N): I... *sighs* I can't answer why the school does, but I know why I do. Truthfully, I could care less about winning, but I know it means the world to my harem and I would do anything to make them happy. If I cost them a loss, or even grant a risk of them losing...I'm fairly certain they'd break it off with me... and it's not just them either... I'm supposed to be the King here. The guy who these students look up to and lead in the right direction. If we lose, they may think that I steered them wrong and I'd lose it all. That is why I need to keep the winning streak going. Not because I care about it, but because they care about it. Although, neither of those are the main reasons why I do this.

Sci-Twi: Then... why do you care this much about winning?

(R/N): It's... something my dad wanted out of me. He kind of disowned me in my adolescence. He wanted me to be an overachiever, you know, that kind of kid that utilizes every possible opportunity to succeed. Nothing I ever did was enough for him though, so he dumped me to this school. Cinch and him are friends, so if it weren't for the fact that she was close with him, I'd be out on the streets, homeless and uneducated. I figured if I could at least try to meet his standards of what he wants out of a kid, he might actually warm up to me. I'm the main reason why CPA has this incredibly long winning streak and I thought once he heard about that, he'd accept me as his son.

Hearing all of this shocked Sci-Twi as this was definitely a side of (R/N) she never saw before during her time at CPA and it makes her wonder if all Crystal Prep students have it just as bad as him. However, once (R/N) notices Sci-Twi giving him a slight sympathetic look, he turns away and goes back to his normal serious demeanor.

(R/N): But it's not like it matters, anyway. Look, can you at least try to pretend that you care about winning? It'll get a lot of people, most notably me, off your back. Save yourself the despair, Twilight.

She stays silent for a moment before she looks away and slowly nods timidly.

Sci-Twi: Okay. I'll try.

(R/N): And you better not tell what I told you to anyone, alright? I've still got my eye on you. Don't think that just because I opened up about this means we're close. It's gonna take a lot more than that.

He then gets up from his seat and walks away from Sci-Twi who continued to stare off at (R/N) before he went over to sit beside Sunny Flare.

Sunny Flare: You never told me that.

(R/N): Told you what?

Sunny Flare: That your father put you up to this.

(R/N): Oh... you heard that?

Sunny Flare: I heard all of it, dearie.

(R/N): *sighs* Guess you're mad at me, huh?

Sunny Flare: Mad? How could I be mad? I just heard from you that you win for us, not because it makes you look good. I'd call myself insane if I were mad at you for that, but I have been genuinely concerned about you, and now I understand why. What I don't understand though is why you never told us about any of that. It's fine that you didn't tell all of us, but I would've liked to at least be the first to know rather than...her.

She softly glares at Twilight before sighing as she looks back at (R/N).

Sunny Flare: You did promise that you wouldn't keep anything from us, dearie.

(R/N): *sigh* I know, I know, but...how could I tell you? How could I tell you that I was just some lowlife that got thrown into this school? You would hate me, along with everyone else in this school and the fact that it's all for my father's affection just makes me sound more pathetic.

Sunny Flare: (R/N), if your father is using his love as a means to force you to work this hard, it isn't worth your time. There are people out there that would love you no matter what.

She gently grasps one of (R/N)'s hands.

Sunny Flare: I will always be here for you, (R/N). I love you in more ways than I can express and all I really care about is making you happy. Lemon, Sugarcoat, Sour, and Indigo care a great deal about you too. Please don't hide things from us. If you have any problems, we want to be the first to hear about it. You don't have to tell us everything, but can you at least promise that you'll let us know when you feel down?

(R/N): Of course, Sunny. I promise I'll come to you first.

Sunny Flare: Thank you, (R/N).

She smiles at him and gives him a peck on the cheek.

Sunny Flare: Love you.

(R/N): Love you too.

Later on that afternoon, a welcoming party was being held for the students from Crystal Prep Academy. A "Welcome Crystal Prep" banner strung up amid balloons and streamers was hanging above the stage in the gym. It is flanked by two vertical banners, Canterlot High to the left, Crystal Prep to the right. Groups of students from the two schools are scattered about the floor, staying to their respective sides and giving each other funny looks. Tables loaded with refreshments stand near the stage, but no one is paying them any mind.

Flash Sentry, Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon), and Lyra Heartstrings put on a trio of tentatively welcoming smiles towards Sour Sweet and Sugarcoat across from them. Sour Sweet grins over the cup she holds, then twists her mouth into a feral scowl while crushing it. The remains are flung down and mashed even flatter under her shoe, bringing hostile glares to the three Wondercolts' faces.

The Rainbooms walk along or skip, in Pinkie's case having changed into more formal party attire or top/skirt ensembles that prominently feature each girl's signature mark. (Y/N) just wore a (F/C) collared shirt with his Cutie Mark symbol on the top left of his upper chest and (M/C) jeans.

Sunset Shimmer and (Y/N) were just explaining to the rest of them about what they encountered earlier outside.

Applejack: What do ya mean the portal's gone?

Sunset Shimmer: I mean it's gone. It's closed. It's not there anymore!

(Y/N): Well, not completely gone. Apparently, Sunset's magic is gone which disabled her link to the portal and because I still got mine, I was able to phase my hand right through the mirror.

All seven of them then proceed to walk inside of the gym.

Rainbow Dash: How'd that happen?

Sunset Shimmer: I don't know. But it has something to do with that Twilight.

Sci Twi is then seen completely absorbed in her detector's readings as she walks. So much so, in fact, that she fails to notice a bunch of balloons tied to a brick until she has walked into them. The thump of inflated rubber against skull knocks her glasses askew and pushing them into place, she starts to back up.

Applejack: What in tarnation is she up to?

She asked as she accidentally bumped into Indigo Zap, causing her to spill her drink. She growls and glares daggers at Sci-Twi, and the boy, Royal Pin with whom she was talking adds his two cents with a scowl as Sci-Twi backs away sheepishly. Behind them, Vinyl Scratch stands at her turntables and listens to a track playing in her headphones.

Sunset Shimmer: Leave this to me.

She goes to confront Sci-Twi, but then (Y/N) grabs her wrist.

(Y/N): Wait, Sunset, I don't think that's a good idea.

Sunset Shimmer: Why not?

(Y/N): We don't know how she did that and from the looks of her, I don't think even she knows what she did back there. We're better off not being hostile towards her, especially since most of her peers already seem to do that from what she told me.

Sunset Shimmer: Still, I can't afford to have anyone else's magic stolen from them, not while I'm still trying to figure out what triggers it. There might be a chance I can get it back from her and if she's responsible for what happened to Rarity, then maybe we can restore hers as well. She has to know that she's doing something, even if she doesn't fully understand it. You already saw what happens when we lose our magic, it could be dangerous for us as well as her. We need it back and I'm going to get her to fork it over, one way or another.

With that, she rips her arm away from (Y/N) and stares Sci-Twi down while walking towards her. (Y/N) sighs and facepalms as the Rainbooms watch her walk away.

Fluttershy: Is... she alright, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): I... I can't really tell. She seems to still have some kind of emotional turmoil from the Battle of the Bands and from the Fall Formal. You guys remember how Twilight was panicking when she couldn't figure out what to do? I think Sunset's having that same kind of complex.

Rarity: Oh, dear. I should've known that letting Vice Principal Luna give her that responsibility would put her under so much pressure.

Pinkie Pie: What do we do?

(Y/N): I'm not really sure yet, but we shouldn't let her confront Twilight alone. It could get really nasty. Come on.

(Y/N) leads the group to follow Sunset after she reaches earshot for Sci-Twi. The moment she speaks up, Sci-Twi quickly turns around in fear as she sees Sunset staring her down.

Sunset Shimmer: Twilight, what have you been up to?

She probes as (Y/N) and the rest of the Rainbooms approach from behind her. Sci-Twi backs up a little, intimidated now that there's more people reciprocating her demeanor.

Sci-Twi: M-Me?! O-Oh, I was just uh—

Indigo Zap: Who wants to know?!

Rainbow Dash: Uh, WE do?

Applejack: Alright, everyone. Let's not get too competitive before the games even start.

Sugarcoat: The games aren't really competitive since we've never lost.

Fluttershy: That's not a very nice thing to say.

Sunny Flare: Sorry, dearie, but these games aren't about being nice.

Rarity: Well, it might use a little tact.

After this was said, (Y/N) tries to get in between this entire argument and calm everyone down.

(Y/N): Okay, Okay! All of you break it up! I know the Games may be serious to some of you, but this argument here is just pointless!

All of the Shadowbolt girls stop and turn their attention to (Y/N). However, the second they got a good look at him, they all froze, kind of shocked and a bit hurt.

Lemon Zest: Wh-What are you doing with them?

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* Did you suddenly decide to switch sides? *sourly* Guess that really shows how much you love us!

Sunset Shimmer: Love you?! (Y/N), what are they talking about?

(Y/N): I don't know! I've never met these girls before!

Sugarcoat: Oh, so now you're going to pretend that you don't know us? After we formed a harem with you?

The Rainbooms: YOU WHAT?!

(Y/N): Okay, okay, just stop! I don't know who you girls are and the fact that you seem to know who I am is just weird! These girls are my harem and again, I don't know any of you, so stop making things up!

???: You're not in a position to demand anything you nasty, little, pincushion!

https/youtu.be/7mEoFzBoDzQ

That voice definitely sounded familiar to (Y/N) as he turned around and his eyes widened for what he saw next. The Shadowbolt girls who were confronting The Rainbooms immediately make space to let none other than (R/N) (R/L/N) through as he immediately pointed at (Y/N).

(R/N): Yeah, that's right! I'm talking to you!

Before (Y/N) could even say anything back, Rainbow Dash immediately tried to intervene by stepping in front of (Y/N) while glaring at (R/N).

Rainbow Dash: Oh, looks like we got a little (Y/N) poser here. Why are you going around wearing my boyfriend's face?

This question just immediately goes unanswered as (R/N) grabs her face and shoves Rainbow Dash back from him.

(R/N): I didn't mean you, Skittles...

Rainbow Dash then slips and falls behind (Y/N) as he looks down at Rainbow Dash in shock before glaring daggers back at (R/N) who points back at (Y/N) once more.

(R/N): I meant YOU! Hero of Canterlot High!

Fluttershy and the rest of the Rainbooms were staring at (R/N) with the exact same shock that the Shadowbolt girls had earlier.

Fluttershy: H-He looks just like (Y/N)...

Sunset Shimmer: That explains a lot...

Lemon Zest: Th-There's TWO of them?!

Sugarcoat: I am...honestly at a loss for words right now.

(Y/N): Hey, pal! I don't know what your problem is, but haven't you heard that girls hate guys who rush them?!

(R/N): Rush them? Is that your way of putting it? She was simply in my way and I moved her out of it. Nothing you should work up a sweat over.

(Y/N): Don't change the subject and don't treat my girls like crap!

(R/N): And just what are you gonna do about it? Fight me? Make a bigger scene than you already have? *sarcastically* Quite a good look for a proclaimed "Hero".

(Y/N) growls a little from the sarcastic comment, but this wasn't the end of (R/N) ridiculing (Y/N) and his harem as the guy points a finger to his chest.

(R/N): And you should teach your cats their place. I'm the King of Crystal Prep and the Friendship Games isn't all about teamwork and your pathetic school getting along with ours. You see, to order to be the best of the best, you must do whatever it takes to get your way to win... Without Canterlot High even having a single win... Well, you might as well just kiss the ground and go home while you still can.

(Y/N): "Kiss the ground and go home"? Do you hear yourself right now? You honestly think your inflated ego is gonna get us to drop that quickly? Why don't you prove how much of a "King" you are instead of talking down towards us?

All this does is just make (R/N) laugh.

(R/N): You clearly don't understand. The battle has already been over before it has even begun. Because I don't lose to anyone! Not even you! I'M the ultimate student wherever I go!

(Y/N): (Right, and I'm the student that saved my school and the world from magic multiple times.) *sigh* Uh-huh, and is that something your parents told you or is it something you believe they told you?

(Y/N) said this with a smug grin on his face and this comment definitely struck a nerve on (R/N) and considering that he told Sunny Flare about his father, even she glared daggers at (Y/N).

(R/N): *sarcastically* Oh, aren't you funny, Hero. Let's get one thing straight.

He jabs a finger into (Y/N)'s chest.

(R/N): I AM going to win these games one way or another and I could care less about what happens to you or that mediocre group of girls you call a harem in the process. You better keep them AND yourself in check or else I'm gonna be your worst nightmare!

He then smirks deviously.

(R/N): And considering what I heard from your pawns, I take it this isn't the first time you've even encountered something that involves them thinking you got yourself into someone else's harem.

(Y/N)'s eyes widened from this and that reaction was all that (R/N) needed to know that what he just said was true.

(Y/N): H-Huh?!

(R/N): *smirks* Guess I overestimated you a little. There isn't a single quality you possess that makes you qualify for a "Hero" and the fact that the students at this tax-funded rundown of a school think you do, shows that they really don't have any standards.

(R/N) then wraps an arm around both Indigo Zap and Lemon Zest before he turns away with them along with the rest of his harem as he laughs mischievously.

(R/N): See you out on the field, Hero! You and your school's gonna need it.

(End Music Here)

(Y/N) continued to stare off at this guy who insulted him and the other Rainbooms straight to his face and unlike the girls who had angry looks on their faces, (Y/N) was slightly unmotivated.

Rarity: Oh, who does that ruffian think he is?!

Rainbow Dash: Yeah! How can he just walk up and diss (Y/N) like that?!

(Y/N) just lowers his head and sighs as he shakes his head.

(Y/N): Well, I don't think that he's all talk you know... I better be on my toes during this competition. I mean, they do have a record of beating CHS and make sure that their efforts aren't forgotten.

After the little banter with both the Rainbooms and the Shadowbolts, Sci-Twi pretty much saw what happened and felt a little bad for (Y/N), but she felt it would be too awkward to go up and talk to him after what (R/N) said to him. She backs a little before bumping right into a waiting Pinkie Pie behind her.

Pinkie Pie: Hi, I'm Pinkie Pie!

She holds her hand out for a handshake which Sci-Twi timidly returns.

Sci-Twi: Oh, hi. I'm Twilight.

The two arms degenerate into a pink and violet blur as Pinkie pumps them frantically up and down. When she lets go, Twilight's glasses slide down so far that they might fall off at any moment.

Pinkie Pie: I know.

Now the specs drop to her chin and her hair tumbles out of its bun, turning her into a dead ringer for Princess Twilight.

Pinkie Pie: You look just like my friend. Her name is Twilight too.

Sci-Twi: That's... heh, weird.

She said as she fixed her hair back to normal in a bun. Pinkie then notices Sci-Twi's little device around her neck and seems interested in it.

Pinkie Pie: What's that?

Sci-Twi: It's sort of a spectrometer. I built it to track EM frequencies, but it can also contain anomalies.

No response except for a huge grin and a few blinks of Pinkie's big blue eyes.

Sci-Twi: It measures things.

Pinkie Pie: Like the party?

Which is still pretty dead, judging from cuts to the refreshment spread and the students sitting dully near the turntables. One has gone to sleep, and Vinyl Scratch slumps over her decks.

Sci-Twi: Yeah, though it doesn't look like much of a party to me.

Pinkie Pie: I know. Something is definitely missing.

She beams as an idea hits her and links her arm into Twilight's.

Pinkie Pie: Come on!

Twilight gets yanked bodily away by the peppy pink girl, leaving behind nothing but a startled yelp.

Meanwhile, (R/N) was leaning against the bleachers, observing (Y/N) and his harem with a disgusted expression.

(R/N): Ugh. That guy's a real mouthful.

Indigo Zap: I honestly can't believe he'd go as far as to use your parents as an insult. He probably thinks he's a real something with that "Hero" title of his.

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* If he hurts you, (R/N)...*sourly* I'll have him paralyzed from the neck down!

Sugarcoat: I am ashamed that we mistook him for you. He looks like a deformed clone that got lost in Twilight's closet of failed experiments.

Lemon Zest: That dude ain't cool and they somehow think that you're the one wearing his face.

(R/N): It doesn't matter what they think, and it certainly doesn't matter what he thinks either. We're going to win this thing, no matter how much they try to throw at us.

Sunny Flare just remained silent as she watched her friends go off about (Y/N), but knowing what (R/N) told Sci-Twi, she couldn't help but feel a bit enraged.

Sunny Flare: (I hope he doesn't let that get to him. (R/N)'s way more skilled than that jerk could ever hope to be. We'll see how much he wants to talk down to my boyfriend after the games are over.)

Soon after, Principal Celestia walks up on stage and gathers the attention of both student bodies.

Principal Celestia: Hello, everyone! I'd like to take this opportunity to greet all of our visitors from Crystal Prep Academy and welcome them to CHS.

Two large, wrapped gift boxes start to make their way into the gym, pushed by Twilight and Pinkie.

Sci-Twi: *grunts* What in the world is in these?

Pinkie Pie: Party cannons, of course!

Principal Celestia: And lastly, I would like to recognize the thirteen students that CHS has elected to compete.

Derpy, Micro Chips, and Sandalwood who were at the snack tables, waved to the crowd. Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon), Flash Sentry, and Lyra Heartstrings were lounging in the bleachers as the two girls wave, and Flash smirks and throws an index-finger gun gesture. Finally, the Rainbooms except for Pinkie were seen as the girls all turn and wave while (Y/N) gives a smirk, wink, and thumbs up. However, all of this quickly drops when they notice Sunset's disapproving look.

Principal Celestia: I don't think we could have chosen a better group to represent the excellence, sportsmanship, and friendship the games stand for.

(Y/N): (At least, that's what they're "supposed" to stand for...)

(R/N): (I used to prefer it either way, but not anymore...)

(Y/N)/(R/N): (...and it's all because of Cinch.)

The missing pink-haired goofball puts her head up from behind a table. Finding it set with trays of vegetable pieces and cheese cubes, she whisks them away and sets a large bundle in their place. The wrapping is quickly undone to become a new tablecloth, and the contents prove to be tray upon tray of cupcakes frosted in a multitude of colors. Fleur De Lis, standing nearby, is first to notice the quick change and be greatly perplexed by it.

Next Pinkie seizes a large circuit breaker switch and throws it, knocking out all the lights except for a spot that shines on a disco ball suspended from the rafters. She then hangs into view from the banner over Vinyl Scratch's booth, passes her a CD, and yanks herself up and away again. The turntablist slots it home and works the controls, starting a light, lively dance beat that sets faces from both factions to smiling. Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon), Flash, and Lyra perk up in the bleachers, and very soon the gym is abuzz with conversation as the two groups of students begin to mingle.

Now back at the two large boxes, Pinkie pulls them away and tosses them aside as an incredulous Twilight watches. Sure enough, inside each one is a bright pink cannon with a light-up bar gauge on the barrel. The support mounts are painted light yellow, and each one shows a balloon and a burst of confetti. Their owner/maker gets to work priming them.

Sci-Twi: Um, are you sure this is a good idea?

Pinkie Pie: Absolutely!

She pulls a string on each breech to set them both off at once. The resulting double blast of confetti and streamers sends Twilight diving for cover and brings cheers from the crowd. Once the geeky girl recovers her senses, she looks up to discover a party far livelier than it was just a few minutes earlier. People talking, laughing, dancing, with no regard to school loyalty or rivalry if a man were selling ice cream, it could be the setting for a Chicago song.

(Y/N) was initially confused on how the atmosphere changed so quickly before he quickly realizes that there could only be one girl responsible for this which made him smirk as he turned his head around to see Pinkie Pie with the party cannons.

(Y/N): *chuckles* That's Pinkie folks!

As Pinkie smiles ear to ear at the rescue she has just pulled off, she becomes wreathed in a sparkly pink glow and ponies up, rising clear of the floor.

Pinkie Pie: Ooh, floaty!

Twilight stands up, picking a loose streamer out of her hair, and her detector flares to life. This time, it not only indicates a direction but floats that way as if drawn by a magnet. She reels it in and holds on as it opens for the third time, drawing in the insubstantial pink streamers that are Pinkie's magic. As it leaves the party planner's body, she loses her cheer and sinks down, reverting to normal as the corona fades.

Pinkie Pie: Aw! Oh. I am party pooped.

Perhaps the very last thing that might be expected from either this girl or her pony counterpart, but the hand she drapes over her forehead speaks to their truth.

The siphoned magic crackles at the heart of Twilight's detector, throwing a spark that shoots through an opening between the rows of bleachers. Spotting its tiny glow on the other side, she leans in for a better look and sees it grow into a pink and purple-edged swirl whose center opens to show something very different from the gym wall.

A stretch of gnarled, vine-covered tree trunks that look very much like the old growth in Equestria's Everfree Forest. Twilight's mouth falls open in pure shock, and she manages to slam the detector closed after a moment's struggle. A second look into the bleachers shows her that the strange view is quickly shrinking away to nothing, and the detector shuts down as well. She can only scratch her head, absolutely confounded by this bizarre turn of events.

Out on the gym floor, the party continues until Abacus taps the microphone, generating a feedback squeal. The lights come up, startling Vinyl Scratch into a record scratch that sets off an even worse whine. Dancing and conversation stop just as quickly, leaving the place dead silent as she speaks into the mic, her next three lines amplified.

Principal Cinch: I'd like to thank Principal Celestia for her unconventional welcome. It's been four years since the last Friendship Games, but it feels as though nothing has changed.

(R/N): (Unfortunately, you didn't either.)

A mixed group of students were all taken aback by her buzzkilling words.

Principal Cinch: Canterlot High continues to pick its competitors in a popularity contest and Crystal Prep continues to field its top twelve students. It is a comfort to know that even after so many years of losses, your school remains committed to its ideals, however misguided they may be. I wish you all the best of luck, regardless of the inevitable outcome.

Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna scowl at her and even down from below offstage, (Y/N) didn't exactly have the most approving look for Principal Cinch boasting about Crystal Prep's advantage over Canterlot High and oddly enough, neither did (R/N).

(Y/N): (*sarcastically* Yeah... THAT was encouraging...)

(R/N): (*sigh* You know, I'd like at least one year where she can SPECIFICALLY acknowledge the top students in the school. We're the reason you even have this reputation!)

(Y/N) then heard a really exhausted moan as he looked over and saw that it was from Pinkie Pie who approached him with a few hairs having sprung loose from the frizzy magenta mop atop her head.

(Y/N): Pinkie! You alright?

He asked as he quickly embraced the pink party girl letting her rest her head on his shoulder.

Pinkie Pie: I-I...I feel funny, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Normally, I would say that you always feel funny... but looking at you I'm sure it's a different kind of funny.

Applejack: I'm sorry, Pinkie. I thought your party additions were really swell.

Fluttershy: They definitely broke the ice.

Rarity: Yes, if only that Principal Cinch hadn't frozen it again.

Pinkie Pie: Yeah, she's awful.

Nearby, (R/N) couldn't help but overhear them.

(R/N): *rolls eyes* (Welcome to my world.)

Sunset Shimmer: Wow, Pinkie, what happened to you?

Pinkie Pie: I don't know. Everyone started having fun after Twilight and I fired the party cannons and I ponied up.

Sunset Shimmer: Of course you did.

Pinkie Pie: But then the magic just drained right out of me.

(Y/N): Drained... Just like with Rarity and Sunset...

(R/N): (Drained? Is that what was going on back at the statue?)

Applejack: Hey, where is that other Twilight?

Pinkie Pie: Oh, she's right—

There is nothing in the direction she has indicated except for a patch of confetti-strewn gym floor.

Pinkie Pie: Well, she was right here.

(R/N): (She's...taking something from them? Okay, I don't care whether or not they're rivals, she needs to go give whatever it was she took back to them.)

With that, he silently takes off to go find Sci-Twi.

(R/N): (God, another problem you've got me stuck trying to fix, Twilight. What am I gonna do with you?)

Lemon Zest: Yo, where you goin' (R/N)?

(R/N) freezes as he turns around to face Lemon and the other four Shadowbolt girls with a sheepish grin.

(R/N): Uhhh...I'm just gonna hit the can for a bit. Sort of had a bit too much fruit punch, heh heh.

Sugarcoat: *sigh* Don't be so careless when you decide to indulge yourself, (R/N).

(R/N): Yeah, yeah, spare me the lectures, Sugar, I need to go.

And with that, he takes off through the same set of doors that (Y/N) and the Rainbooms went through. He looked around aimlessly throughout the halls of CHS, but couldn't find any trace of her. Eventually, he found her in the cafeteria with her pet dog, eyeing her spectrometer on the lunch table before her. (R/N) quickly steps in, taking in the dimmed environment as Sci-Twi turns her attention towards him.

Sci-Twi: (R-R/N)?!

(R/N): Twilight, what is going on? That clone of me and his girls are saying that you did something to them. I told you not to wander aimlessly!

Sci-Twi: I-I don't know what happened! M-My spectrometer opened on its own and it took something from that pink girl. I tried to close it, but then it opened some kind of rift to a forest!

(R/N): ...okay, what?

Sci-Twi: I-It's the truth! I was detecting strange readings from this school for a while and I think this might be the cause of it.

(R/N): You need to give it back to them! They're already aware that you're the one taking whatever it is you obtained from them! If word gets out, Crystal Prep may have to forfeit for theft and I will lose everything that I have! Probably way worse than if we actually lost!

Sci-Twi: B-But I don't know if I can!

(R/N): Well, you better find a way to do it! Crystal Prep could be in serious jeopardy if CHS discovers that we stole something of their property!

Sci-Twi: B-But—!

(R/N): No, buts, Twilight! I'm sick of having to clean up every mess you make, so either you return it to them now, or I'll destroy that stupid thing and give it back myself! Let me remind you, we are here to win against them, not steal their property and try to research it, so FIGURE IT OUT!!

With that, he storms off, slamming the doors behind him as Sci-Twi looks back down at her spectrometer. She holds a finger over it, ready to open the device in order to release the magic, but then she hears a voice.

???: Are you really going to give up all that research?

Sci-Twi: W-Wha? Who said that?!

???: Don't try to look for me. You're not gonna find me anywhere. I'm inside your head.

Sci-Twi: Wh-What?! NO! Get out! Get out! Get outta my head!

???: Calm down, Twilight. I'm not going to hurt you, I promise. But tell me, why are you giving up all your efforts now? You spent countless months on all this research and now you just want to throw it all away?

Sci-Twi: I-It's not worth it. I-I did something to (Y/N)'s friends and now he's all worried about them. I-If people have to get hurt for my research, then I shouldn't delve further into it.

???: Come on, it's not like you put them in danger. You just...took a little bit of their stamina. Big deal, that can be easily restored with a little water and exercise. What you've got in your hands right now is very powerful and if you could understand what it's capable of, you could get applied anywhere!

Sci-Twi: A-Anywhere?

???: Yes, anywhere. They'd be blown away at all the research you've conducted and the results you've gathered would be even more astonishing! Though, I'd advise not to alert any of your peers about this, especially (R/N).

Sci-Twi: Wh-What? Why?

???: You know Crystal Prep, they don't celebrate anything that they didn't achieve on their own. Heck, they don't even pay you much attention either.

Sci-Twi: Th-That's not true, (R/N) does! He came here looking for me!

???: Only because he was mad about what your device took from those girls. He wasn't worried about you. You heard it from him, you're just an accident waiting to happen for Crystal Prep!

Sci-Twi: S-Stop! J-Just leave me alone!

???: *sigh* Fine, but don't give up your hard work just because he wants you to. They don't care about you, so why listen to them at all? It's solid advice, Twilight, so take it.

Sci-Twi: W-Who are you?

???: Like I said, just a voice inside your head. Trust me, we're a lot closer than you think. Farewell, for now, Twilight..

And with that, silence flows through the area as Sci-Twi took a close look down at her device once more with a fearful look. Although she wanted to get rid of it at this point, with what both the voice inside of her said along with (R/N), she apparently had no choice, but to hold onto it for a bit longer.

Chapter 17 End.

Chapter 18: Wondercolts vs. Shadowbolts

The next day had just begun as it was currently daytime and all students who weren't participating in the Friendship Games were now in their respective classes. Once Vice Principal Luna started speaking, all pairs of eyes turned toward the nearest loudspeaker.

Vice Principal Luna: *over P.A. system* Good morning, students. I'm sure you're all thrilled to start the first day of the Friendship Games. Our competitors will face off in every aspect of the CHS curriculum, culminating in the elimination equation finale.

All four school officials were standing in a line in the lobby. Crystal Prep Academy with (R/N), Sci-Twi, and the Shadowbolts were on the left. Canterlot High with (Y/N), Sunset, and the Rainbooms were on the right.

Dean Cadance: Welcome to the first event, the Academic Decathlon! You'll be scored on chemistry, home-ec and everything in between. But remember, only the seven students from each team with the most points will move on to event number 2. Good luck!

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The screen tiles itself with two vertical panels—(Y/N) on right, (R/N) on left, glaring at each other with open hostility. (R/N) elbows (Y/N)'s panel away, and the other six key players on his side fall in behind as he smugly crosses his arms.

Wondercolts: Ho! We're gonna take you down

Two horizontal panels, Indigo Zap and Lemon Zest pull goggles over their eyes for lab safety.

Ho! We're gonna take you down

A Bunsen burner is then seen being lit. Behind it, a chemistry lab fades into view. The camera then pans quickly along the benchtop, framing the Rainbooms in lab coats and goggles.

Five vertical panels of dimly lit Shadowbolts then slide into view

Take you down! (Ho! We're gonna take you down!)

Take you down! (Down, down, down)

The view splits horizontally into three sections, which swivel 180 degrees to give close-up of three rubber-gloved hands snapping fingers. These belong to a dimly lit Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and Applejack from top to bottom and each pulls on a pair of goggles.

Shadowbolts: (Oh oh!) We're here to take you out

The ceiling of the lab, tilting down to Fluttershy at work among the glassware. Celestia, Luna, and Cadence smile and take notes on clipboards.

(Aw aw!) We're here to take you out (Aw aw!)

The screen tiles itself with six panes, each showing a flask filled with solution as they change colors in unison, and the panes rotate to show the Rainbooms holding test tubes.

Take you out! (We're here to take you out!)

The other Wondercolts are shown and the camera zooms in on Derpy just in time for her tube to explode in her face. She grins sheepishly through the resulting layer of soot and her blown-back hair.

Pinkie is now seen wearing an apron and two mitts in place of her lab gear, and throws a couple of punches before ingredients are measured and mixed and an oven adjusted. All competitors have changed into similar gear for this round.

Wondercolts: We're not about to let you win, so get out of our way

Think you got us beat, but we're here to stay

Flash rolls out dough, Fluttershy puts a cake into an oven, Suri Polomare narrows her eyes while icing a cake, and Upper Crust carefully applies a Shadowbolt S to its side.

United strong, yeah, we'll take you down

Pinkie lays down some icing on a cake of her own and squirts a shot into her mouth, licking the excess off her lips and smiling.

You're not so tough, now you're in our town

Principal Celestia, Vice Principal Luna, and Dean Cadance work their way down a counter and jot notes about four culinary offerings produced by pairs of students from alternating schools. Some are in rather better shape than others and the worst of the bunch is a misshapen loaf of bread made by a truly embarrassed Bon Bon and Flash.

All of the times we lost before

Not about to give up, we're only bringin' it more

Suri and Upper Crust smile smugly and hold out three pieces of their Shadowbolt cake on a tray. The judges try a bite and are impressed right before they walk over to Pinkie and Fluttershy's masterpiece.

We can smell your fear, we can see your sweat

Pinkie cuts the whole thing in half from top to bottom and pushes the front section aside with a smirk. Visible on the cut surface is a better-than-average reproduction of the Mona Lisa.

Hope you didn't spend money 'cause you're losin' this bet!

Jaws fall open and forks hit the floor; Suri, carrying the trumped cake, and Upper find Abacus in their way.

You've got nothin' on us

Na, na, na-na-na, na

A shot of the home team slides into view as it consists of (Y/N) (L/N), Sunset Shimmer, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Rarity, Applejack, Flash Sentry, Sandalwood, Micro Chips, Lyra Heartstrings, Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon), and Derpy Hooves. They all fist pump to the air, while (Y/N), their leader hops up into the air while raising a fist.

Let's go, Wondercolts!

Principal Cinch was displeased as Suri's hands trembled so much that she dropped the cake, and Cinch removed her glasses and pinched the bridge of her nose wearily.

You've got nothin' on us

Na, na, na-na-na, na

Let's go, Wondercolts!

A gloved hand catches a hammer on each side; the lightning-bolt stripe on the right one marks it as Indigo Zap's. Another fade and snap frames her fully, twirling the tool overhead and wearing a long-sleeved shirt, overalls, earmuffs, and safety goggles in place of her custom pair.

Talk a little too much for a school that never wins

The Wondercolts unroll a blueprint that shows a crude, question-marked drawing of a birdhouse, while the Shadowbolts spread one that goes into much more detail.

Maybe you should just stop 'fore you even begin

Wood pieces are measured and marked and a circular saw is put to work.

We are Crystal Prep High and we have a reputation

Hammers pound in nails, and cut sections are quickly stacked up.

Every little moment is about our education

A paint roller is then drawn across the screen in broad strokes, covering the view in blue. Celestia, Luna, and Cadance were standing along a counter in the woodshop classroom as they inspected birdhouses assembled by alternating pairs. All are back in their civilian clothes or school uniforms. Micro Chips and Sandalwood have the clunker this time, and it falls to pieces at one tap from Luna's pen.

Put your ear to the ground

Listen to that sound

You're a house of cards

And it's about to fall down (fall down)

Hit the ground

Indigo Zap and Sugarcoat, identically suited up, uncover a two-story house with an upper balcony and a flame paint job. They are the only ones still in overalls and protective gear, and both have removed their usual eyewear. All three officials' clipboards drop from surprised hands.

About to fall down (fall down), hit the ground

Micro Chips dejectedly picks up a fragment of the wreck, and Sandalwood gives him a consoling smile and an arm across the shoulders. The two walk off together.

You've got nothin' on us

Na, na, na-na-na, na

A shot of this team slides into view consisting of (R/N) (R/L/N), Sci-Twi, Indigo Zap, Lemon Zest, Sugarcoat, Sunny Flare, Sour Sweet, Royal Pin, Neon Lights, Trenderhoof, Suri Polomare, Upper Crust, and Jet Set with Sci-Twi as the only standout due to her knock-kneed, scared posture. However, (R/N) being the leader, had his back turned to the camera slightly while balling up a confident fist and giving an arrogant grin.

Let's go, Shadowbolts!

As the two boys cross the shop, Indigo Zap and Sugarcoat pass them, having changed back to their normal ensembles. Indigo Zap bumps them apart, and Sugarcoat flicks the wood out of Micro Chip's grip. Applejack and Fluttershy are quick to pat the shoulders of the trounced pair. (Y/N) then comes in between them and gives a wink with a bright grin.

However, this quickly goes away as a piece of wood hits him behind the head making him turn around angrily while rubbing his head. He didn't even need to guess that (R/N) was responsible as the guy himself smirks deviously at (Y/N) while Indigo Zap and Sugarcoat were laughing at (Y/N).

You've got nothin' on us

Na, na, na-na-na, na

Let's go, Shadowbolts!

There was now a coding event between (Y/N) and (R/N) going on as the two of them were next to each other on school computers with complete focus trying to develop an AI algorithm as fast as they could while also being as accurate as possible. Both of them were sweating intensely while both of their harem's stare with interest on who was going to win this one.

Wondercolts: Pressure's on, now we're gonna beat you

Step aside, it's time that we defeat you

Eventually, Principal Celestia held up a stopwatch and instantly pressed a button on it to stop as both boys held their hands up to show they no longer had their hands on the keys. The three judges first went to (R/N)'s station and he smugly allowed Celestia, Luna, and Cadance to show them that he coded a mini Ping Pong game which they were very impressed by.

Next was (Y/N), who was taking a deep breath before he showcased his work and when Celestia, Luna, and Cadance took one look... they saw that he made a brief 2D platformer game with a stick figure that you control. All three principals stared in shock and even (R/N) and the other Shadowbolts were surprised by this.

Crystal Prep yourself 'cause you're about to go

Down, down, down, down

Their reactions were enough to tell (Y/N) that he had won which let a huge weight off of his shoulders as he wipes his forehead and Pinkie Pie immediately runs over to hug him tightly before the rest of the Rainbooms come over to congratulate (Y/N).

Meanwhile, (R/N) threw a small fit from his loss as he punched a nearby wall out of anger. The rest of the Shadowbolts save Sci-Twi immediately go over to comfort him while the girl looked over towards (Y/N) who seemed to notice her as he shares a friendly wave with her, but before Sci-Twi could smile and wave back, (R/N) grabs her from behind and drags her along.

The final event that went on was a spelling bee as it was the seven Rainbooms versus the seven Shadowbolts during this round.

Pressure's on, you know we're gonna take you

Rainbow Dash steps onto the stage and spells a word, which is typed out across the bottom of the screen, only to register shock as a large red X superimposes itself on the view. This goes for pretty much the whole team except for Sunset Shimmer and Sci-Twi.

Just give up before we have to break you

Canter-not-a-lot, you're about to go

Down, down, down, down

Sunset's booted feet are then seen climbing a set of steps. The rest of the Rainbooms gather behind her, having donned Wondercolt ears, as she saunters across to the hot spot.

Take it up to the top

'Cause we know we can win

Twilight's loafer-clad feet are framed similarly at the other end, but there are no teammates to back her play... except for (R/N), but all he gave her was a glare and a gesture of "I'm watching you".

Shadowbolts: Maybe you should just stop

'Cause we've seen you give in

Once both contenders are at the top of the stage, Sci-Twi just glances timidly ahead at Sunset Shimmer, who returns a fierce look of seriousness.

Wondercolts: We believe in ourselves

And we've got what it takes

All: And we're not gonna stop

A lone spotlight then snaps on within the blackness to illuminate Twilight with (Y/N) watching her with concern.

Sci-Twi: I can't wait 'til this is all over

There's so much more that's going on

Sunset is then seen under a spotlight of her own with (R/N) looking on with a raised eyebrow.

Sunset Shimmer: And before these games are over

I'll find out just what she's done

The two girls stand at their own chalkboards, each set up with the same problem, and get to it as the camera zooms in and the four judges watch. A stopwatch ticks off the seconds as both girls put intense focus on figuring out the solution to the math problem that they were given.

All: Can she do it? Will she make it?

Who will win it? Who will take it?

Can she do it? Who will take it?

Did she win it? Did she make it?

Two crossing strokes are drawn in Twilight scowls in fierce concentration, poring over her calculations, but a trace of fear steals into Sunset's mind as she keeps writing. Sweat dribbles down the violet and yellow-orange faces.

Who's the winner? Who's the reject?

How did she answer?

Principal Cinch is then seen looking over both competitors' work. She does not speak until the stingers have died away.

Principal Cinch: Incorrect!

She points at Sunset with the most condescending expression she could make. Sci-Twi gleams with joy while every fiber of Sunset's confidence drops along with her smile. Photo Finish takes a photo of her with the intent to celebrate her presumed victory, only to be met with a couple scowls from the other students nearby. She leans back into her seat sheepishly as she rubs the back of her neck. At the judges' table, Celestia and Cadance look over Luna's shoulders as the vice-principal makes a note on her clipboard.

Vice Principal Luna: That means the winner of the Friendship Games' first event is Twilight Sparkle and Crystal Prep!

As Principal Cinch leaves the stage without a word, Twilight's schoolmates in the audience offer up incredibly unenergetic cheers and a sorry excuse for a round of applause. Sunset, on the other hand, nearly gets plowed off her feet when Rainbow Dash bum-rushes the stage to give her a crushing hug. Applejack and Fluttershy are already up here along with the rest of the Rainbooms.

Rainbow Dash: That was awesome!

Rarity: Truly amazing!

Sunset Shimmer: But we didn't win!

Applejack: That was as close to winnin' as Canterlot's ever been.

(Y/N), while he was indeed happy for Sunset, a thought came into his mind on Sunset's answer.

(Y/N): Hey, girls. Don't you think something was a bit off back there?

Pinkie Pie: Off? You mean like the way the Dazzlings were, sweetie?

(Y/N): Maybe not in that regard, but sort of. It took Principal Cinch a straight second to just look both ways at the equations to see who was right AND she pointed out who was "incorrect". Pretty sure most judges would declare the winner or whoever was correct, not the other way around. I'm sure she purposely did that to destroy your confidence.

Sunset Shimmer: Well... it's not like it matters now.

(Y/N): Sorry, Sunset. But after what Celestia told me, I just can't shake the feeling that she's up to something. Not that it involves magic, but it feels just as concerning as our magic.

Dean Cadance: After a careful tally of the points, we'd like to present the students moving on to the Friendship Games' second event.

The six Shadowbolts who have antagonized Twilight in their various ways file onto her half of the stage. They make no move to include her in their gathering, or even to show much camaraderie toward each other, as the audience applauds.

The Rainbooms are at the other end of the scale, cheering and whooping in high spirits; pan from them to a close-up of the lone math whiz, glancing in their direction with perhaps a hint of longing. She turns away, quietly letting out a long-held breath, only to find that the other five except for (R/N) are already leaving the stage. He only looked down at Sci-Twi with a stern look.

(R/N): I'll at least give you credit that you somewhat saved Crystal Prep's reputation, but it's going to take more than that to prove yourself to me. One more event and I'll have nothing to lose, so you better keep yourself in check.

(Y/N) couldn't help but overhear this as he walks over to (R/N) and Sci-Twi and when the arch-rival notices his competition, he immediately smirks at him.

(R/N): Well, well, well. Come to complain about your loss? It's just like I told you before, no matter how many times you try you can't win.

(Y/N): I could care less about Canterlot High's loss, I'm more concerned about the way you're treating Twilight.

This surprises Sci-Twi as she looks over to (Y/N) while (R/N) retorts to him with a raised eyebrow and crossed arms.

(R/N): How I treat Twilight is not a matter that concerns you.

(Y/N): Well, from the looks of it, it kind of does. She seems like she wants a break from all of this with how much pressure you're putting on her.

(R/N): Pressure? I think the word you meant to use is "support". And if she doesn't win the next round with how much support I offer her now... she's getting canned.

(Y/N): What?! That's insane! She's your teammate, isn't she?

Suddenly, Rainbow Dash steps in to confront (R/N) with (Y/N).

Rainbow Dash: These guys aren't the type to understand the definition of "loyalty" babe.

(R/N): You know, you should really keep your tie-dye tiger here in check, Hero.

(Y/N): Don't tell me how to treat people if you don't allow me to do the same, faker.

(R/N): Hmph, you're the faker, if anything, but I'll humor you. Well, for someone as clumsy and socially awkward as her, I'd say she's doing pretty well if she was able to beat that bacon-haired girl over there?

(Y/N): How does someone so insufferable as you manage to get a harem? Do those girls even love you or are you forcing them to?

(R/N): Ha! Don't be jealous cause I've got girls smarter and without doubt more good looking than yours!

Rainbow Dash: What was that?!

(Y/N): Relax, Dashie.

He sighs and looks back at (R/N).

(Y/N): Dude, you know how people say that there's only one love in their life and that if they never met them, they'd be alone and sad forever?

(R/N): Yeah?

(Y/N): *deadpans* That's because they're married to them and it'd be more expensive to say otherwise. In your case, that sounds about right.

He then turns his attention to Sci-Twi as he looks at her with a small smile.

(Y/N): I've had my fair share of trust issues before, so I know what you're dealing with. Don't worry, once these games are over, I'll help you get plenty of rest.

Sci-Twi was able to give (Y/N) a small smile and on top of that... a quick blush grew on her cheeks as well, but (R/N) quickly got in front of her and in (Y/N)'s face.

(R/N): Yeah, I'd like to see you try. I'll put an end to YOU if you don't back off, Hero.

(Y/N): You are seriously deranged for someone that goes to a school full of monotone zombies.

(R/N): Funny... I was going to say the same thing to you.

(Y/N): Is that so? As far as I'm concerned, the only emotions your classmates can show are disappointment, frustration, and just plain cynicism. At least my school shows their enthusiasm when they win. All yours does is treat it like they just got done with a workshift.

(R/N): Puh-lease! If I was the one up there, you'd hear roars of cheers, but Twilight should be lucky that even a single student in Crystal Prep is even applauding her or heck having me at least talk to her. If it came down to anyone else, she'd be joining you in your pity party.

(R/N) then heard someone clear their throat as he turned around to see his harem waiting for him to catch up as Indigo Zap was gesturing for him to follow. He turns back to (Y/N) with a smirk on his face.

(R/N): To be continued tomorrow, Hero. You're lucky my harem needs me right now.

(Y/N): Yeah, cause tomorrow... It'll be MY turn to surprise you.

(R/N): We all know who's going to win, so why bother trying? And if you don't believe me, prepare yourself to be humiliated tomorrow. Come on, Twilight.

He then grabs Sci-Twi by the wrist and quickly drags her along with him as he did, Sci-Twi looks back at (Y/N) who does nothing but give her a genuine smile and it really made her see just how much better (Y/N) was than (R/N) in terms of compassion with others.

???: Phew, he's quite a handful, isn't he?

A familiar, gentler voice speaks up as (Y/N) turns his head to see Flash Sentry approaching him.

(Y/N): That's only putting it lightly, Flash. This guy's pretty much the most narcissistic out of everyone at CPA and from the looks of it, he likes abusing his own classmates in the process. How he managed to get both a harem and a title is beyond me.

Flash Sentry: Considering that this is Crystal Prep that we're talking about here, doing those exact actions must've got everyone over there to respect him.

(Y/N): Well, if it's done in that regard, I wouldn't call it respect. Also, it doesn't seem like "everyone" likes him and Twilight is proof of that.

Flash Sentry: Speaking of Twilight, I was wondering about that earlier yesterday when she went looking for you. She's not the Twilight that you know, is she?

(Y/N): *sighs* Afraid not... but that doesn't mean I'm going to just sit back and let (R/N) or anyone else in Crystal Prep walk all over her. She looks pretty sad around them... scratch that, depressed. If that's how she's been treated in all the time she's been at that school...I'm sure it must really take a toll on her mental health. She must feel some kind of resentment for the way they treat her.

Flash Sentry: Well, there's only one way to know for sure. Be careful though, that other you seems to be very diligent when it comes to tracking down your whereabouts.

(Y/N): You don't have to tell me twice. *sigh* It's bad enough that they talk down to us, but to one of their own classmates? That's just a step too far, seriously. She honestly deserves better than that, especially since she proved how skilled she is in academics.

Flash Sentry: There's only so much you can do, (Y/N). Hate to break it to you, but that might just be how it is for her. I mean, I don't like cynicism as much as you do, but...we don't exactly have the power to do anything.

(Y/N): I'll find a way, Flash. I always do in these kinds of situations.

All Flash did was just smile while shrugging his shoulders.

Flash Sentry: Well, knowing how successful you were at obliterating magical entities with the Rainbooms, I don't think I have any reason to doubt that.

He said before him and (Y/N) shared a fist bump making (Y/N) smile back at him.

(Y/N): I'm glad that I at least have one guy who's got my back.

Flash Sentry: Hey, the whole school's got your back, man. I just hope that we can actually win this event for once.

(Y/N): Oh, trust me. That so-called "King" is going down next time. We'll surprise not just him, but all CPA during the next round.

Suddenly, they both heard a whistle and looked in the same direction to see the Rainbooms waiting for (Y/N) as Rarity was waving to him.

Rarity: Yoo-hoo~!

(Y/N): Well, I can't leave them hangin' without me. Be sure to cheer us on during the next event, pal.

Flash Sentry: Can do, bud. I'll even get my band together if they allow it.

(Y/N): Even if they don't, any kind of support helps.

(Y/N) then quickly jogs off to go and catch up with the rest of the Rainbooms, so that they can see what they need from him.

Outside at the front of the school, all of them were gathered at the Wondercolt statue briefly discussing both the next event and magic as well. Sunset was still wondering how Princess Twilight still hasn't found her message as it was making her more and more worried.

Sunset Shimmer: *sigh* Okay, seriously, I'm starting to think she's ignoring my message.

Rarity: Oh, calm down, Sunset darling. I'm sure Princess Twilight will see your message as soon as she can.

Sunset Shimmer: I messaged her before the Friendship Games and they had already started before even a single response came back! And considering how much time went by during her last visit, I doubt she would be THAT busy!

Fluttershy: You don't think something happened to her, do you?

Sunset Shimmer: I...didn't think about that, but if something did, I have no way to help her and a certain "somebody" isn't willing to go back there.

(Y/N): Whoa, whoa. I am perfectly fine with going to Equestria if it means Twilight's in a pickle, but it wouldn't have been wise to do it when Crystal Prep was around.

Sunset just puts her hands on her hips while raising a suspicious eyebrow at (Y/N).

Sunset Shimmer: Well, I don't see any Crystal Prep students around now, so...are you willing to go back there and look?

(Y/N): Do you even need an answer from her that badly? We're already through the first event and so far nothing has happened. In fact, I'd say we're getting closer to finding out what's both triggering and siphoning the magic out of us.

Sunset Shimmer: We already know what's taking the magic out of us, (Y/N). I don't know what that Twilight is up to, but it's really not helping us get any answers and it's causing more problems for me, because I'm supposed to be keeping it under control! How am I supposed to keep it under control when it falls into the hands of someone that doesn't have the slightest clue what it is?! Sweet Celestia! Just give me a break already!

She growls and fumes as everybody around just stares and blinks at her in slight shock of her outburst.

(Y/N): Sunset, I think all this pressure is starting to get to you. You may just want to—

Sunset Shimmer: Oh, don't give me that! Do you all even understand how big of a deal this is? This can cost us the win and I know just how much CHS wants to have it! If I can't get it under control soon or at least get an answer from Princess Twilight, we can't beat Crystal Prep!

(Y/N): Um, Sunset...? You're starting to sound like the guys from CPA...

Sunset Shimmer: Is that supposed to be helpful, (Y/N)?!

(Y/N): No, it's— *sigh * Look, you're putting too much pressure on yourself. Like I've said, the magic doesn't seem to be much of an issue at the moment, so you shouldn't keep anticipating it to happen.

As much as Sunset wanted to deny that, she knew that (Y/N) was right as she sighs and facepalms out of slight frustration.

Sunset Shimmer: Ugh. What am I doing?

Applejack just walks up and places a hand on her shoulder.

Applejack: He's right though, sugarcube. We'll keep our eyes peeled, but don't feel like ya need to take care of all of this by yourself.

Rainbow Dash: *smirks* You guys are going to need to keep your eyes on the prize if we wanna show Crystal Prep what we're made of!

Everyone then shoots Rainbow Dash annoyed glares.

Rarity: We can multitask, Rainbow Dash...

(Y/N) kept his annoyed glare on Rainbow Dash too, but it soon disappears as he gets a huge idea in his head making him gasp with slight excitement.

(Y/N): Wait! I just remembered something!

(Y/N) then immediately runs off in the direction near the field of the school which confuses all of the other girls.

Pinkie Pie: Where are you going, sweetie?

(Y/N): Just need to practice for something! You'll see sooner or later. Just meet me out on the school field if you girls are interested.

He then takes off out of sight and the rest of the girls look at each other wondering what he could possibly be referring to as they either share confused looks or shrug their shoulders. They decide to stand up and meet up with (Y/N) later, except for Fluttershy who walks off in the opposite direction.

Little do they know that Sci-Twi was watching them from her vantage point behind a column in front of the school entrance. She hastily pulls herself behind this cover, plastering her back against the marble, and lets her eyes flick back and forth before risking a peek to the side opposite the statue. Her detector has gone silent again, and she is wearing her backpack.

This look gives her a clear view of Fluttershy walking by herself and carrying her backpack in her arms. The shy girl kneels on the grass and unzips the bag, from which a small gray kitten pokes its head out. It nuzzles her cheek happily, but a rustle in the bush behind them draws the attention of both. Twilight pushes her head through from behind, holding her detector.

Fluttershy: Do you wanna give her a treat?

Sci-Twi looks at the unit, then at them, and stands up out of the bush with a smile. Removing her pack, she crosses to the pair.

Sci-Twi: Guess I'm not the only one to smuggle her pet into school.

Fluttershy: *giggles* Not just one.

As soon as she opens her bag the rest of the way, the kitten emerges fully, followed by Angel, a bird, and a hamster. She pets the white fuzzball as Twilight eyes the hovering avian with some trepidation.

Sci-Twi: Oh, wow. All I have is Spike.

Who wastes no time in sticking his head up and panting happily which is all the prompting Fluttershy needs to lift him out.

Fluttershy: It really is uncanny. Does he talk?

Spike hops out of Fluttershy's arms and bounds away as she leans after him.

Sci-Twi: Um, not that I know of.

Fluttershy: Congratulations on winning, by the way. Though, it didn't seem like anyone on your team was very excited about it.

Sci-Twi: No one at my school gets excited about anything they don't do themselves. Especially (R/N).

Fluttershy: Is...that the King of Crystal Prep?

Sci-Twi: Yeah, he's very, um...goal-oriented, I guess and he hates it when mistakes are made. Particularly by me because he says that I bring the school's reputation down.

Fluttershy: Now, that's certainly not true. You were able to solve that complicated geometry problem in front of everyone. I don't see how that would bring down your school's reputation.

Sci-Twi: It's because my grades are the only quality they really value. I don't think I could take any of the athletic events. Though...it's not like I really have a choice.

Fluttershy: You...don't have a choice?

Sci-Twi: It's...complicated. Let's just say that my future sort of depends on whether or not we win the Friendship Games.

Fluttershy: Oh...

She looked away for a moment and then glanced at the school statue for a couple seconds. Then, she looks back at Sci-Twi with a small, heartfelt smile.

Fluttershy: You know, you don't have to stay with a bunch of meanies if they make you feel bad.

Sci-Twi: Oh, I know. I'm just hoping to get through this event, so that I can transfer out of CPA.

Fluttershy: Where are you going to go?

Sci-Twi: I'm going into the Everton Independent Study Program. There, no one's going to bump me in the halls or force me to think a certain way or... call me an accident waiting to happen.

Fluttershy: Oh my goodness. Did someone say that to you?

Sci-Twi: Yeah, and it...*sniff* it's certainly one of the many insults that I really took to heart.

She quickly wiped away her tears with her sleeve and sighs.

Sci-Twi: But that's why I'm going to Everton, so that I'll be alone with my own set of problems to handle.

Fluttershy: I don't mean to sound rude, but...I don't think that's a great idea.

Sci-Twi: Why not? No one really cares what happens to me anyway.

Fluttershy: That's not true. (Y/N) certainly does.

Sci-Twi: He...really?

She feels her face glow a little.

Fluttershy: Yeah, he told me that he hates the way (R/N) treats you and that you deserve better. I agree if he said that you were an accident waiting to happen. You should transfer to here, we'd love to have you as a new Wondercolt.

Sci-Twi: Well, that's nice of you to offer, but I'm going to have to decline. I don't really want to deal with the hostility if anyone at CPA knew that I would be transferring over here.

She looks away sadly as Fluttershy's smile is instantly replaced with slight disappointment. She looks down dejected, but then sees Angel Bunny hop into her shadow. Immediately, she got an idea as she picked Angel up and handed her to Sci-Twi.

Fluttershy: Here. Hold this.

Sci-Twi: Um...why?

Fluttershy: Holding a bunny always makes me feel better.

Sci-Twi: Well, that's ridiculous, but...

Angel starts to bury his face into her shoulder as the warmth of the bunny soothes Sci-Twi of some of her stress.

Sci-Twi: Ohh, it actually kind of works.

She gently rubs the back of Angel's head before realizing something as she puts him down.

Sci-Twi: I'm on the other team and you just lost. Why are you being so nice to me?

Fluttershy: You looked like you needed it.

A yellow glow then suffuses the squatting teen, stretching her back to full height and floating her up off the lawn. She ponies up as Sci-Twi now stands and gasps in wonderment, having set Angel down.

Sci-Twi: Whoa...

Just as it did during the party, the detector rises under its own power and locks in on Fluttershy. It opens up and begins to draw in streams of yellow magic from the animal lover, spitting out a few stray sparks along the way. These widen in midair to become pink and purple-edged apertures similar to the one that temporarily opened under the bleachers in the gym.

A rabbit with both ears and antlers hops out of one of these, landing in front of Spike and his threatening growl sends it back the way it came, and he jumps barking after it.The two dive back into this world through a second opening, then out through a third.

Sci-Twi: Spike?

The chase continues through another pair of space-time rips, after which Spike emerges alone from a single one and hurtles directly into the path of the yellow magic being siphoned from Fluttershy. It stops him in midair with a confused yelp, and the interruption in the flow causes both of them to sink, with Fluttershy collapsing to her knees and Spike landing in her arms.

Sci-Twi: Spike!

Darting over, she kneels down before them and forces the detector shut. The draining ends, the light fades from the suddenly weary Fluttershy, and she holds the dog out for Twilight to take before going the rest of the way to the turf with a shuddery moan.

Sci-Twi: Spike, are you okay?

After that question, her dog responds with... actual words?

Spike: Um, I think so.

He sounds exactly the same as his dragon counterpart in Equestria, who ended up in this form when he and Princess Twilight made the jump. Owner and the pooch smile at each other in relief, which lasts as long as it takes for both brains to fully comprehend the full implication of those four words...

Sci-Twi & Spike: DAAAAH!!!

There follows a unison cry of fear, and Twilight tosses Spike to the ground before falling backward to it herself. Fluttershy's pony features have now vanished. Twilight scrambles to her feet and runs off, unable to do more than gibber in fear and Spike chases after her.

Spike: Twilight, wait!

Fluttershy just weakly moans in exhaustion and waves.

Fluttershy: *sighs* Bye.

One of the front doors in the front lobby bursts open and a borderline-unhinged Twilight sprints in, followed by Spike as she takes a sharp right.

Spike: Twilight, come on! Wait for me!

She skids to a stop, having veered into a dead end. Turning around, she starts to edge away along the wall as the dog with the unexpected power of speech moves toward her.

Spike: Why did you run away like that?

Twilight stops, hyperventilating like mad.

Sci-Twi: Um, oh, I don't know. Maybe it has something to do with the glowing girl, or the hole in space. Or my talking dog!

Spike: Yeah. Weird, right?

That gets her to downshift from twelfth gear, and she squats down to face him.

Sci-Twi: Are you okay? How do you feel? What happened? Where did you go?

Spike licks her face as she scrubs drool away onto her sleeve.

Spike: Hey, one question at a time! This is pretty new to me, too.

Sci-Twi: Sorry.

Spike: All I know is I chased that pointy rabbit through the glowy thing and then I was somewhere else. Next thing I knew, I was back in that nice girl's arms and I could talk! I don't really understand why I couldn't before. I mean, it's so easy.

???: Twilight!

Spooked good and proper by this summons, the girl sees Principal Cinch coming around the corner and reaches to the nearest locker.

Sci-Twi: Quick! Hide in here!

She shoves the canine in, slams the door, and gets her back to it just as Abacus steps up.

Principal Cinch: Who are you talking to?

Sci-Twi: Um, myself. It's a nervous habit.

Principal Cinch: Hm. Well, as long as you weren't talking to that inferior (L/N) that goes here.

Sci-Twi wanted to question what Principal Cinch had against (Y/N) again, but considering her warning last time, she knew that would be a bad idea.

Sci-Twi: Were you looking for me?

Principal Cinch: Indeed I was. Quite a coincidence that the CHS students moving on to the next event are the same "nice" girls who were so interested in you, don't you think?

Sci-Twi: I'm not sure.

Principal Cinch: Perhaps you should get to know them after all.

Sci-Twi: But I thought you didn't want me to.

Principal Cinch: Let's just say I'm covering my bases. Who knows? Perhaps they will reveal to you the secret to Canterlot High's newfound success.

Sci-Twi: I dunno. Spying feels kind of... wrong.

The very pale blue face hardens by about two places on the Mohs scale, and Abacus removes her hands and re-positions her glasses again.

Principal Cinch: Well, it's your decision, Twilight. It's not as if your application hangs in the balance.

She stops, keeping her back to Twilight.

Principal Cinch: On second thought, yes, it does.

She resumes her departure, leaving her student to goggle at this continuing coercion... little do they know that far away, a shadowy figure overheard this little conversation and growls in slight anger.

???: I knew it!

It then pulls something out from its pocket which is revealed to be a phone.

???: Well, thanks to everyone that I know... I've got my own ways of turning the tables.

They then smirk mischievously before walking off themselves as whoever was overhearing this conversation clearly had something rather sneaky planned.

Back with the Rainbooms minus (Y/N) who was still off somewhere, they were walking along the halls and Fluttershy was explaining to the rest of the gang about her experience with Sci-Twi a moment ago outside near the statue.

Fluttershy: All I did was hand Twilight a bunny. Then I ponied up.

Sunset Shimmer: I just don't get it. Rarity's magic came out when she made us outfits. Pinkie's when she fixed the party and now Fluttershy.

Fluttershy: And then Twilight's pendant thingy just pulled the magic right out of me. I couldn't even stand up.

Pinkie leans in next to her.

Pinkie Pie: Like me at the party!

Rarity: Or me right before we met Twilight!

Sunset Shimmer: So she IS stealing magic!

Applejack: I don't know. She doesn't seem like the magic-stealin' type.

Sunset Shimmer: Yeah, but I don't understand why I didn't feel fatigue the way all of you did. She took magic from me, but I still felt completely fine.

Fluttershy: How?

Sunset Shimmer: I don't know. And the pony or person or princess who could help me figure this out is completely unreachable now.

The tension goes out the window when Pinkie pops up behind the two girls and sweeps them toward herself with both arms. Applejack gives her a very funny look.

Pinkie Pie: Which is too bad, because Twilight knows everything about magic and portals and magical portals and portable magics!

She said all of this as she reappears in different lockers, a ceiling vent in which she blasts confetti out of, and swings open one of the school's side doors. She leans out, only to hit the sidewalk face first. Rainbow is there a moment later as she pulls Pinkie back up to her feet.

Rainbow Dash: For now, let's just focus on beating the Shadowbolts. And as long as this event puts me in a playing field, I don't think we've got anything to worry about.

Applejack then stares off towards the rear of the school and her eyes widen with awe.

Applejack: Oh, it puts you on a playin' field, alright.

Blue and red-violet eyes turn to follow the finger, and the mouths beneath them fall open in pure shock, Pinkie sucking in a shrill gasp to underscore the point...

The whole Canterlot High soccer field has undergone some extensive and extreme redesign work. The field itself has been covered with turf, and two identical lines of obstacles run down its long sides. Around the field is an oval wood track with banked curves at both ends and a checkered start/finish line. Encircling all of this is a track constructed from dirt hills and wooden jump ramps. A pit of water has been placed as an obstacle to be jumped, and a tall ramp runs alongside the bleachers as an entry section that joins the track. There has even been a rock-climbing wall set up near the side of the field.

The Rainbooms have gathered at the end nearer to the building as a pavilion has been set up here, displaying banners with both schools' logos. All of them are absolutely dumbstruck by this amalgamation of whacked-out sports.

Sunset Shimmer: Am I the only one who thinks this is overkill?

Applejack walks over to a spot of the dirt track as one brown boot kicks a couple of clods loose. She then turns over to Rarity.

Applejack: I don't suppose you made motocross outfits.

Rarity: Oh, don't be ridiculous. Of course I did!

She grins as she pulls out two loaded hangers carrying the said outfits that were both Canterlot High themed.

Rainbow Dash: Does anyone even see (Y/N) anywhere? He told us to meet him here, so where the heck is he?

Suddenly, all of them heard wheels rolling as they all turned towards the source of the noise to suddenly see (Y/N) in his new Friendship Games attire that Rarity made for him, but not just that... he was riding on a (F/C) skateboard as he jumps high into the air from a ramp and does a heel grab as he spins himself around in the air about three times.

All six of the girls had their eyes trained on (Y/N) with their mouths hanging open in both shock and astonishment. (Y/N) then jumps and does a backflip before landing back on the ground flawlessly on both feet before catching his skateboard in his arms. Rainbow Dash was the first one to immediately rush over to (Y/N) with a starry-eyed face.

Rainbow Dash: (Y/N)... That... was... AWESOME!!!

Sunset Shimmer: Where did you learn to do those kinds of techniques?!

(Y/N): Heh, heh. We may have been in a harem for a long while now, but that doesn't mean that there aren't still surprises from me that you girls have yet to discover.

Fluttershy: I am a little worried for you though, (Y/N). You'll probably be going up against that mean (R/N) again.

(Y/N): Yeah, he talks big, but he's more of a pushover than a threat. Nothing to worry about, Flutters.

Applejack: Pretty sure that (R/N) is more a nuisance than a pushover, hun.

(Y/N): Well... he competes like a total pushover. But that doesn't mean I won't give it my all next round since we're going up against him and his snobby harem.

It turns out the Rainbooms weren't the only ones preparing themselves for the next round as on another section of the track, Principal Cinch is seen addressing the Shadowbolts.

Principal Cinch: You will race in pairs. Indigo Zap and Sugarcoat will handle the motocross.

This causes Indigo Zap to pump her fist excited from this role.

Indigo Zap: Yes!

She then stops before Sunny Flare and Lemon Zest.

Principal Cinch: Lemon Zest and Sunny Flare have requested the short track.

The two of them respond with a confident smirk towards each other and hive-five the second they're done talking.

Principal Cinch: Since archery is a standard requirement at our school, any of you should be able to do it. Twilight and Sour Sweet will start us off.

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* Well, that's just marvelous! *sourly* If you wanna lose before we even start.

(R/N): Oh, no. No, no, no, no, no! That is without a doubt a really stupid decision! She is basically disabled when it comes to athletic events of any kind! Why are you trying to set us up for failure?!

Principal Cinch: Given that Twilight was able to win the last event singlehandedly, I have every confidence that she will be able to pull her weight here. Won't you?!

She leans down at Sci-Twi with a slight glare as she responds with a fearful nod in approval.

Principal Cinch: Then I see no reason to doubt her, (R/N).

(R/N): She's incompetent! She will drag our entire team down if you let her do this! Let me, someone who's actually talented in athletics, do archery!

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* Yes, please allow (R/N) to switch with her. *sourly* Because at least he knows how to hold a bow!

Principal Cinch: I don't see the reason why you're getting so worked up, (R/N)... especially since you'll be tasked with the most important part of the race.

This makes (R/N) raise an eyebrow as he just crosses his arms.

(R/N): Oh, really? I'm listening...

Principal Cinch: One person from each team is meant to take on TWO parts of this race while carrying their school flag with them. One of which is skateboarding and the other is rock-climbing. You'll be tasked with putting the flag at the top of the rock-climbing wall declaring us the win. Considering your claims on being so-called "ultimate", it should be easy for you, no?

(R/N): Of course, it'd be a piece of cake for me. However, I won't be able to get to that if she is incapable of aiming at a target!

Principal Cinch: Well, we don't have any other choice. You are the only students that haven't been eliminated and the rules do not allow a student to participate twice in the Tri-Cross Relay.

(R/N) puts a finger on his chin as he sternly looks over to Sci-Twi thinking about this before giving his answer to Cinch.

(R/N): Ugh, whatever. I could win this all on my own if I was given the chance, but instead we're having this fledging. How annoying.

Some of the other girls let out different voices of agreement to (R/N)'s statement.

It is now the next day in the afternoon as out in the Canterlot High School soccer field, bleachers, now full of lively spectators and split down the middle into two banner-marked sections. A scoreboard has been set up behind the top row, showing double-zero scores for both teams. At ground level, Photo hoists her camera and snaps a few pictures. The end-field pavilion has Principal Celestia, Vice Principal Luna, and Dean Cadance in seats on their respective sides. A fourth chair stands empty, but not for long once Principal Cinch steps smoothly into the pavilion and claims it. Dean Cadance stands up, adjusts a microphone placed before her, and addresses the crowd.

Dean Cadance: Welcome, everyone to the Friendship Games Quad-Cross Relay!

Cheers came from the crowd as Dean Cadance explained the rules.

Dean Cadance: In this event, our qualifying competitors will face off in archery, speed skating, motocross, skateboarding, and rock-climbing.

Applejack, Fluttershy, Sci-Twi, and Sour Sweet were all standing on a platform some distance back from the other obstacles. All four have changed into short loose dresses, tights, boots, and forearm guards that sport their respective symbols.

Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Sunny Flare, and Lemon Zest were wearing close-fitting outfits, elbow and knee pads, gloves, helmets with pony ears for the two Rainbooms and lightning bolts for their opponents.

The last four girls, all astride idling motorcycles at the top of the entrance ramp to the outermost track. A post with a red light stands at each end. Sunset wears Rarity's blue-green-topped outfit, Rainbow Dash the yellow and white one. Indigo and Sugarcoat had on purple jumpsuits, boots, and close-fitting starred helmets. All four wear padded gloves, and Indigo Zap and Sugarcoat have belts with gold S-buckles.

(Y/N) then steps into view in his Friendship Games attire while having his (F/C) sunglasses on his forehead. He waves to the crowd of Canterlot High who cheers for both him and the Rainbooms as he steps up near the starting line of where Rarity, Pinkie, Sunny Flare, and Lemon Zest were.

Suddenly, he hears cheers coming from the opposing team as he looks to his opposite side to see (R/N) giving a two-finger salute with a smirk towards Crystal Prep before walking right up next to (Y/N) and smirking at him.

(R/N): Hmph. You're lucky that you have those inferior girls by your side in this round, Hero. You obviously won't get far due to "skills".

(Y/N): Ha! I won't lose now!

(R/N): Is that so? Well, you certainly TALK a top-notch game.

Pinkie Pie and Rarity heard that as the former puffs her cheeks out a little.

Pinkie Pie: Hey! He's making fun of (Y/N)!

Rarity: Don't fall for it, darling. He's baiting us.

(Y/N): Say what you want about my skills, pal. I know I got what it takes.

(R/N): Ha! Oh, don't make me laugh, Hero. You're not gonna last a second out on the playing field.

(Y/N): Hey! YOU'RE the one who's going to be losing without any excuse.

(R/N): Wanna bet on that?

(Y/N): You know, what? I will, and then we'll see who's the one with skills!

(R/N): Hmph. Just don't get all salty when you lose.

(Y/N): (I should be the one telling you that.)

Dean Cadance then stands up from her seat while holding up an air horn.

Dean Cadance: So if the competitors are ready...

As Principal Cinch claps hands to ears, a piercing blast sends Fluttershy and Sour Sweet out of a crouch and down the course, with Applejack and Sci-Twi moving quickly to take their places. The two runners charge toward the hay bales, Sour Sweet easily vaulting over them and pulling ahead as Fluttershy slides across the tops.

Dean Cadance: Each competitor must hit a bullseye before their teammates can start the next leg of the relay.

Sour Sweet snatches up one of two full quivers of arrows without breaking stride and climbs up to a platform at the edge of the mud pit. Swinging easily across on the waiting rope, she rolls across the shooting platform on the other side and scoops up a bow that has been placed on it so she can fire off three arrows at once. Fluttershy, meanwhile, has picked up her quiver and barely gained the launch platform on her side. All three of Sour Sweet's arrows hit one of the horizontally moving targets, one nailing it dead center for a bullseye, and it comes to a stop.

As the Crystal Prep crowd goes wild, she throws a cocky smirk and cuts her eyes back toward the starting line. Applejack and Sci-Twi both had reactions of astonishment and it takes them a moment to realize that they need to get moving along the course. On the sidelines of this section, (Y/N) had his mouth hanging open in shock while (R/N) threw Sour Sweet a wink.

(R/N): That's my girl! *to himself* One of many...

At the target range, Fluttershy has made it across the mud pit and taken up the bow waiting for her, but her shaky stance gives away just how foreign this sport is to her. The first arrow she knocks pops off the string and clatters off the edge of her platform and as she reaches into her quiver, Sour Sweet glares impatiently back the way they both came, having put her own aside.

Here comes Sci-Twi over the first hay bale, only to trip and go face-first into the turf, earning a frustrated growl from her teammate. Fluttershy gets off a shot, but it sticks in the dirt a few feet short of the targets.

Now Sci-Twi comes across the rope swing, having collected the second quiver on the Shadowbolts' side. She loses her balance on the landing and ends up dangling over the mud, one foot caught at the edge and both hands gripping the rope for dear life. Instead of making a move to help her, though, Sour Sweet just stands pulling at her cheeks as if to say, "How did I get saddled with this incompetent clown?"

Across the way, Fluttershy pulls back her bowstring, takes a deep breath, and closes her eyes before letting this arrow fly, scoring a center hit on the other horizontal target. Cheers from the Canterlot High section as it stops as Sour Sweet gapes at the unlikely deadeye, who grins and flips a thumbs-up in Applejack's direction. She then looks over to (Y/N) and waves at him to which he happily returns while (R/N) had the opposite reaction of looking frustrated.

Applejack has no trouble clearing the first hay bale in her path. On the Shadowbolt side, Sci-Twi has fumbled her way up to the shooting platform, still with no help from Sour Sweet, and begun to reach for the bow that the scornful archer has laid back down. On the Wondercolt side, Fluttershy has set her team's bow down and stepped aside, and a quiver-carrying Applejack effortlessly touches down from the rope swing to grab it.

With only the circling targets to either side in play, Applejack lines up her first shot and fires: outer ring, earning a bit of applause from Fluttershy. Twilight's shot is much less sure and thunks into the wooden planks into which her target's track is cut. Sour Sweet snarls through clenched teeth at this botch.

Readying her next arrow, Applejack pulls in a deep breath and lets it out slowly; the target trundles around its orbit for a long moment... she draws the string back a hair farther... a little more air hisses out through the lips... and then the fingers release their grip.

The missile leaves the bow in slow motion, but normal speed resumes almost instantly as it homes in on the target. In the red for a bullseye as more cheers from the Wondercolt supporters. At the speed skating/skateboarding section, the red light near Pinkie and Rarity goes green, and they zoom off along the track as Sunny Flare, Lemon Zest, and (R/N) glower impotently after them.

Dean Cadance: And Canterlot is off to an early lead!

A second arrow from Twilight hits wood instead of target and her third is no better as her feet were quivering so much it clearly tells how nervous she was. Arrow number four sings across the open space and hits just inside the target's track: a near-perfect shot, except for the fact that the target has already moved on.

It breaks the arrow shaft when it comes around again. Sour Sweet fumes silently in Twilight's direction, but the sound of skate wheels on hardwood prompts her to look resignedly toward the passing Pinkie and Rarity. The pink nut squats down and extends one leg ahead of herself just to show off.

Sour Sweet: *sourly* Well, that's just fantastic!

Twilight looks helplessly over at her before looking over at (R/N) who pretty much had the same exact attitude as he raises a finger to his neck before sliding it across himself while glaring daggers at Sci-Twi. Fluttershy and Applejack just couldn't help, but feel bad for Sci-Twi.

Fluttershy: I'm sure glad I don't go to Crystal Prep.

Applejack: You said it.

Behind them, the two skaters glide by to complete a lap, Pinkie now rolling backwards.

Pinkie Pie: Whee!

She whirls past the line as Rarity waves to them. The scoreboard already shows 01-00 in Canterlot High's favor and another point is quickly ticked up for the home team. Sci-Twi was just trying madly to get herself a fresh arrow.

Dean Cadance: If CPA can't hit another bullseye soon, they'll be out of this race.

It slips from her grasp as she bends to get it and tries again, still getting no shred of support from Sour Sweet. It didn't get any better as all of (R/N)'s harem was glaring at her.

Sugarcoat: You're really bad at this!

(R/N): Never should've been in this event to begin with!

Applejack: Ugh! I can't take any more of this!

She jumps down off the platform and strides across to step over to Sci-Twi.

Applejack: Ya have to stop aimin' at the target.

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* Oh, that makes perfect sense! Don't aim at the target! Thanks so much!

Applejack ignores and continues to try and give Sci-Twi some advice.

Applejack: Ya have to stop aimin' at where the target is an' aim at where the target's gonna be.

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* Yeah! Definitely take advice from the person *sourly* YOU'RE COMPETING AGAINST!

Applejack: Do you wanna hit the bullseye or not?

She said to Sci-Twi as she gave a tiny nod which Applejack smiles at.

Applejack: Then trust me. Take a deep breath.

She puts her hands on the bow to steady it as Sci-Twi does what she says.

Applejack: And let the arrow go... riiiiight...

The green eyes narrow above the freckles dotting her cheeks in silent, swift calculation, then pop wide.

Applejack: Now!

Twilight does so as the Crystal Prep crowd and then the Canterlot High crew, every eye and mind focusing through the instant dead silence. Abacus stares over her half-moon glasses and then the arrow strikes deep into the exact center of the target, which cranks to a stop.

Hearty cheers greet this achievement, and the other red light on the speed skating start/finish line goes green to get Sunny Flare and Lemon Zest rolling and this prompts (Y/N) and (R/N) to move in their place on the starting line. Spike hoists himself up to the edge of the shooting platform.

Spike: Yeah! That's my girl!

(Y/N): (Now, that's true sportsmanship.)

(R/N): (Huh...wasn't expecting that. She didn't even need to yell at her... )

Twilight sets the bow down and kneels to pet him, completely oblivious to the thunderstruck look on Sour Sweet's face or her ever-so-cautious retreat from the platform. Applejack smirks after the departing Shadowbolt, then turns a full smile toward Twilight when the latter straightens up.

She raises a hand in preparation for a high five, but is entirely unprepared to get a hug from the bookworm instead. The orange-tan face, however, quickly shifts into a warm smile as she rests an arm across Twilight's shoulders.

Applejack: See? I was tellin' ya the truth.

For the fourth time, a Rainboom becomes suffused with a magical glow yellow-orange, in this case and ponies up. Twilight backs away hurriedly, her detector instantly locking in and pulling away from her body on its cord before it opens. Try as she might, she cannot reel the thing in as it begins to vacuum up the energy.

Applejack: Eh... what... are... you... doing?!

Sci-Twi: I don't know!

The transformation is swiftly undone, and the blond archery ace half-collapses as the magic flows away and her aura diminishes. Twilight slams the detector shut, but while stepping backward, she trips over Spike and goes down hard to the fringe of grass between the archery course and the speed skating track.

The detector falls off its cord and goes skittering across the wood, where it reopens and sends out a pink-tinged shockwave in all directions across the field. Tiny spots of light form on the ground and in the air and begin to widen into sparking openings, the tip of a tentacle-like growth emerging from one of them. Twilight gapes in horror at this most unexpected major malfunction.

Pinkie and Rarity still have the lead over Sunny and Lemon Zest, but the latter two are beginning to close the gap.

Dean Cadance: Canterlot only has two laps to go! But it looks like Crystal Prep is making up for lost time!

Sunny Flare and Lemon Zest pull ahead, the scoreboard ticking to 05-05, and it is the Shadowbolt side's turn to raise a ruckus as their counterparts across the center rail yell out their dismay. One of Zest's skates grazes the dropped detector, knocking it to the edge of the track near the motocross run and as Twilight makes a move toward it, the Shadowbolts finish another lap and the tally goes to 06-07 in their favor.

Lemon Zest throws a smirking grin back over her shoulder, but here comes a grimly determined Pinkie and Rarity. The detector spits another spark, opening a fresh rift as Twilight lunges for it, but an absurdly thick and flexible length of vine snakes across to block her approach. She ducks under its strike just before Canterlot High picks up another point, its seventh.

Rarity: Come on!

She has addressed the lagging Pinkie and is extending a leg back toward her. Once the pink fun-lover has seized that ankle with both hands, Rarity whips the leg around in a semicircle to catapult her ahead. The resulting acceleration sends her neatly up between Sunny and Zest to finish another lap: 08-07, and all four coast past the bleachers, past (Y/N) and (R/N), and the end of the speed skating leg. The disappointment is all too clear on the outpaced Shadowbolts' faces.

Dean Cadance: What a finish!

Photo Finish rushes up to get a shot of them after they have passed. The four motocross racers rev their engines and watch the red lights on their starting line and as soon as these go green, they hurtle over the edge and drop onto the entrance ramp in a cloud of exhaust. Almost immediately, they charge up one side of a dirt hill and down the other. Rainbow starts to pull away, but the other three close the distance and Indigo buzzes straight toward the camera until her front tire fills the screen to black it out.

Sci-Twi was on her knees and reaching toward her detector. She gets her legs yanked out from under her and thuds down on her belly. A vine has reached through a gateway and snagged her ankle. A second one ends in a toothy maw similar to a Venus flytrap. She cries out and scrabbles uselessly against the hardwood as the flipped-out flora hauls her inexorably backwards.

Now Rainbow Dash catches some serious air as she jumps the water pit.

Rainbow Dash: AWESOME!!

Touch down, then straight into the next jump, bringing cheers from both factions. She goes up, Sugarcoat closes behind, and hits the dirt landing well before Sunset and Indigo Zap can go airborne. After all four have cleared it, a rift begins to form in the gap and then another one manifests on the dirt dead ahead of Rainbow Dash, ravenous plant life and all.

She flips her cycle down to one side, barely keeping it and herself clear of the surface as she skids under a kink in the vines, and expertly comes back up without missing a beat. None of the four officials can believe either this bit of heavy-duty stunt driving or the arboreal idiocy that led to it.

Sunset opens her throttle and begins to close in on Sugarcoat, whose attention is definitely not focused on the track. The draw turns out to be another wild vine, which lunges down so suddenly that Sunset has to duplicate Rainbow's move; however, she takes it too far and her bike slides out from under her.

The Canterlot High supporters gasp in fear and shock, and Indigo Zap finds herself driving straight up along another growth toward the mouth that has chomped down on Sugarcoat's bike. The pigtailed racer has wound up dangling from the front tire, but Indigo Zap hits the gas and launches herself off the end rather than stop to help her teammate.

Her trajectory brings her down in front of Rainbow and as the two zoom through a series of humps, the blue girl looks back and spots Sunset kneeling dazedly alongside her dumped cycle. With a glare that might translate as "to heck with the race," Rainbow Dash brings herself to a stop through a dirt-chewing U-turn and doubles back to assist. Sunset gets the sense scared back into her when one of Sugarcoat's wheels bounces off the slope nearby as looking up, she sees the Shadowbolt now hanging on by one set of fingers.

The remains of the cycle are within the fanged green maw, which chomps them to pieces and dislodges Sugarcoat's tenuous grip. She bounces her way down the twisted green weeds, finally dropping into a slide that deposits her on the dirt. As she somehow manages to stand mostly upright, Rainbow rockets past in a multicolored blur. Sunset stares helplessly at the head that rears up and lashes toward her.

Rainbow's gloved hand is seen reaching out for a desperate grab, then to Sunset being swept up and carried away an instant before the jaws slam down into the hardpack. She ends up riding behind Rainbow Dash on the motorcycle.

Sunset Shimmer: Dash, you saved me!

Rainbow Dash: I wasn't about to let my friend become plant food.

She becomes enveloped in blue light as she says this, just as during the pep rally and wheeling to a stop, she then pulls off her helmet and ponies up, the change lifting her off the track. Abacus stares open mouthed at this twist, then cocks an eyebrow and glares skeptically toward Celestia as the latter gapes at first, but does her best to recover with a dopey "don't look at me" grin and shrug. (R/N) was just as shocked seeing Rainbow Dash grow the pony ears and wings while (Y/N) cringes in slight fear as this just got a lot more chaotic.

(Y/N): (Guess that means I'm next... hopefully not.)

(R/N): (Uhhhh...uh-huh. That's um...not something you see everyday.)

Rainbow Dash: Quick! We still need to allow (Y/N) to finish this!

Sunset, still on Rainbow's bike, gets it in gear and speeds ahead with the half-pony girl following on wings. As Twilight strains to throw off the vine snarled around her ankle, another one creeps out toward her from a different opening as it is promptly beset by Spike, who sinks his teeth into the tip and drags it down to the track.

Indigo Zap, meanwhile, keeps right on motoring with no regard for anything but the finish line at least until she comes down off a ramp and finds a vine head digging into the earth directly in front of her. It pulls loose, leaving a king-size pothole that she falls gracelessly into, and prepares to chow down on a course of Shadowbolt tartare making (R/N)'s eyes widen.

(R/N): Indigo!!

Here comes Rainbow Dash as she pulls up in front of the head menacing Indigo Zap and hurtles past it as a distraction, barely keeping ahead of the striking jaws. Sunset keeps rolling, but her heart is clearly no longer in it even as she takes a jump without any trouble.

Once she passes Indigo Zap, the wiped-out gearhead revs up and powers her cycle out of the crater in a spray of dirt to get back in the race. Rainbow Dash sees the two peeling out, as well as the head lancing after them and as they leap a row of tires half-buried in the path, she lays a flying tackle on the crazed plant and slams it to the ground, throwing up a screenful of dust.

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The race continues, with Sunset and Indigo trading a razor-thin lead as they both look ahead to see two tiny pedants sticking out on opposite sides as Sunset's had a blue Wondercolt pendant while Indigo Zap's had a magenta Shadowbolt pendant. Both of them picked these up at the same time before they simultaneously turned towards the two boys on the starting line of the now skateboarding section.

Sunset Shimmer & Indigo Zap: Take these!!

They both threw the pendants to (Y/N) and (R/N) as they were thrown at a perfect arc to each of them. However, (R/N) gets a mischievous grin on his face as while (Y/N) wasn't focused on him... he subtly kicks one of his legs which causes the Hero to slip and fall with a yelp. (R/N) catches the Shadowbolt pendant before smirking at (Y/N).

(R/N): The dirt suits you well!

He then takes off as the Wondercolt pendant hits (Y/N) in the head and falls next to him. (Y/N) slams a fist to the ground in slight anger before he picks both the pendant and his skateboard up before getting a running start to throw it on the ground and jump on it to give himself a boost. He catches up to (R/N) in no time as the two of them start glaring at each other.

(Y/N): Alright, (R/N)! Time for me to finish this!

(R/N): Before this is over, I'll show you why they call me the King of Crystal Prep!

Both of them started racing neck to neck with each other as they suddenly came to one ramp and they both crouched down to prepare themselves to jump. When they got near the edge, they both performed different kinds of tricks with (Y/N) doing a kick-flip while splitting his legs in the air while (R/N) was able to briefly do a 360 handstand on his.

Both teams watched in awe of these two performing such neat tricks even though some of the spectators were still a little skeptical of the mysterious vines that came out of nowhere. The two who were the most impressed from these two however, were Indigo Zap and Rainbow Dash as they both smirked at their boyfriends with the same thought in their mind.

Indigo Zap & Rainbow Dash: (Remind me why I love that guy for how awesome he is...)

(Y/N) and (R/N) then both landed without any problem, but (R/N) was able to get a small boost ahead of (Y/N) who groaned in slight annoyance as he kept kicking the ground to give himself as much of a boost as possible. With (Y/N) just a tad behind (R/N), the King of Crystal Prep looks back at him before he immediately gets in front of him to block him from passing him.

(R/N): I'm afraid that I'm not going to let you pass by me that easily, my friend. That was just a warning. You might as well STAY behind me if you know what's good for you.

(Y/N): Ha! THAT'S your idea of a warning?

He says as he drifts slightly to the side to try and get ahead of (R/N), but as the two battle for who's in front, they both suddenly look ahead and see that a couple of vines were going wild across the track. They both duck, jump, and do everything that they could to avoid them. Seeing that he, (R/N), or anybody else could get hurt with these creatures around, (Y/N) tried to think of something as he gets an idea before looking over to Fluttershy.

(Y/N): Hey, Flutters! Can I trust you to be my wingwoman for a sec?

Fluttershy: Um... I think so.

(Y/N): Then throw your quiver and bow out on the track!

Fluttershy: H-Huh?!

(Y/N): Trust me!

Fluttershy was unsure of what (Y/N) was planning as she looked over towards Applejack who was just as confused, but the southern cowgirl didn't think that he was up to anything malicious. She gestures for Fluttershy to do what he says as Fluttershy takes both pieces of the ranged weapon and tosses them out in front of where (Y/N) and (R/N) were coming up.

(R/N) passed by and looked at the stray bow and arrows confused, but (Y/N) reached out and scooped them up before putting the quiver on his back. He pulls out an arrow and takes aim towards what looks to be (R/N) making him go wide-eyed while some people gasp.

(R/N): Whoa, whoa, whoa, Hero! L-Let's talk about th—

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However, when (Y/N) releases the bow, the arrow shoots right past (R/N)... and towards a vine which surprises (R/N) as some of the plants roared out in pain and were able to move out of the way on the track. (R/N) stares at this with a raised eyebrow before looking back towards (Y/N) who pays him no attention and keeps on shooting more plants that crossed their paths.

Soon enough, (Y/N) notices that he's out of arrows as he takes off the bow and quiver and throws it to the side before getting his head back into the race now that he has made both him and (R/N) a clear track on. They finish yet another lap with (R/N) still in the lead, but (Y/N) decides to taunt him as he was able to catch up right behind once more.

(Y/N): Looks like you're getting slower and slower, faker!

(R/N): *smirks* Hmph! I wouldn't say that so soon! By the way, have a nice trip, (L/N)!

(Y/N) was confused on what he meant before (R/N) sticks his foot out and pushes (Y/N)'s skateboard aside making him wobble and he falls face first onto the dirt as all of the spectators on the Canterlot High side voiced gasps from this. (Y/N) raises his head up and spits out some dirt before he glares straight at (R/N) who nearly passes another lap.

(Y/N): Why you lousy cheater!!

Pinkie Pie saw that (Y/N) needed some help in some way as she thinks to herself before reaching into her hair and she pulls out a bunch of random objects which confuses Rarity on how she even stuffs so many things into her hair like that. Finally, Pinkie pulls out a feather before quickly running over to (Y/N).

Pinkie Pie: Hey, (N/N)! Take this!

(Y/N) just looks at the feather in complete confusion on why Pinkie is giving him this.

(Y/N): A feather? What use will that have?

Pinkie quickly leans in to whisper into (Y/N)'s ear and once she finishes, (Y/N) nods with a smile as he didn't have time to say thanks, so he takes the feather and pecks Pinkie on the cheek before getting himself back into the race.

Dean Cadance: Looks like Crystal Prep is still in the lead! What an amazing comeback! But can Canterlot High get their morale boost back in time?

(Y/N) smirks as he was a half of a lap away from (R/N) as the guy jumps from a ramp while doing a backflip and (Y/N) was getting even closer as he takes a jump from the ramp... and does a daydream flip along with a front flip before he makes his landing close and soon as both him and his skateboard was back down on the ground, he immediately kicks the ground and gains a huge speed boost back up to (R/N) doesn't notice him coming up.

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(Y/N) however, mischievously smirks as he pulls out the feather Pinkie Pie gave him and he reaches over with and starts tickling (R/N) from behind who felt the tingling sensation as his eyes widened and he was trying his best not to laugh as he tries swatting away the feather, but (Y/N) moves to his shoulder and this starts making (R/N) get off balance a little and when he starts slowing down, (Y/N) took this opportunity to swift around him in front to gain back the lead while throwing the feather away.

It lands into (R/N)'s face as he grabs the feather and looks at it before he looks ahead to see (Y/N) with a smug grin as he gives (R/N) a small wave who retaliates with a growl as he hurls the feather away.

(Y/N) finally stops and gets off of his skateboard as they both have now done all three laps around the track and he runs over to the rock-climbing wall with the flag still in his grasp. However, (Y/N) took a closer look at the rock-climbing wall... to see that it was about three stories tall which made him cringe just a little bit.

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(Y/N): (O-Okay... that's tall!)

He then looks back and sees (R/N) about to arrive, so decides to stop hesitating and quickly climb up the rock wall as fast as he could. (R/N) immediately arrived as soon as (Y/N) started climbing as he proceeded to follow right behind him.

To catch up to (Y/N), (R/N) tried leaping himself up to gain even more altitude as this worked in his favor as he tried pushing (Y/N) off of the wall, but (Y/N) was able to hold firm as he barely was able to regain his footing, but (R/N) was now in the lead as he looks down at (Y/N) while continuing to climb.

(R/N): You've interfered with our winning streak for the last time!

(Y/N) was about to make a comeback to that, but before he could even let a word out, he heard a scream from behind as he turned around and so did (R/N).

(Y/N): Twilight?

They both looked down to see that Sci-Twi was struggling to get away from a vine that had snagged her ankle once more, but it didn't look like it was even thinking about letting her go. It then pulls her up into the air which causes most of the crowd to gasp in fright of this and so did (Y/N) while (R/N)'s eyes just popped open. However, the King of Crystal Prep heard a whistle as he looked down to see Lemon Zest calling up to him.

Lemon Zest: Hey, dude! You're almost there! You can still take the win!

(R/N) nods from this as he just proceeds to climb with (Y/N) looking up and he tries to climb up after him, but he couldn't help, but feel even more worried for Sci-Twi as he takes a look back again to see that one of the heads of the plant creature was near Sci-Twi as it opened up its mouth while hoisting Sci-Twi right above it.

(Y/N) gasps mortified from this before he looks back up to see that (R/N) was just about near the top of the rock-climbing wall and about to win. He hesitated as while he did want to win, he knew it wasn't worth seeing anyone get hurt or consumed. He faced the wall again with his eyes closed scrunching his face up... before he opened two glowing (F/C) eyes.

The plant creature then drops Sci-Twi with its mouth open wide as the girl screams and covers her face not wanting to face her demise as a meal for this creature, but before she drops any further...

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A blur instantly tackles her out of the way before the plant closes its jaws firmly. It is then seen that Sci-Twi was in somebody's arms as she slowly opened her eyes and looked up to see that it was none other than (Y/N) who caught her just in time as he looked down at her with a serious look.

(Y/N): Are you alright?

Sci-Twi: *nods* Y-Yes...

(Y/N) then gently sets Sci-Twi down on the ground as a (F/C) aura surrounds him and just like all of the other Rainbooms who have Ponied-Up, (Y/N) grew pony ears, his hair grew into a ponytail, and (C/C) wings sprouted from his back. Sci-Twi stares at this in awe and it wasn't just her as all of the other Crystal Prep students saw this in shock.

(Y/N) then looks back over towards the rock-climbing wall as he sprints back over there, but the plant creatures get in his way. (Y/N) however didn't have any problem dealing with this as he smirked before sliding under the jaws of another head before he leaps over and grabs more vines with both hands and swings himself across from them like monkey bars. He then jumps on top of the head of another plant before he uses it to spring himself up into the air.

(R/N) was just frozen in shock as he didn't even know what he was seeing right now. (Y/N) was launched right up to his level as the Ponied-Up Hero footstools (R/N) by using his head as a platform causing (R/N) to fall from the rock-climbing wall. He looks back up at (Y/N) in still baffled while (Y/N) smirks at him while giving him a two-finger salute. With the flag still in his grasp, (Y/N) makes the climb just a couple of feet more... before he sticks it up at the top and looks back with a bright smile.

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Dean Cadance: Canterlot wins!

Wild cheering from that half of the bleachers, after which the camera pans to the other half filled with incredulous, indignant Shadowbolt supporters. At the pavilion, Principal Cinch is on her feet and trying to bore holes into the course with the sheer ferocity of her glower. Shifting her focus to Cadance causes the dean to quail a bit.

Dean Cadance: Attention, students, please proceed to the gym.

The vines have paid no heed to the end of the race, and the one Spike pinned has now lifted him up and begun to thrash about, trying to fling him loose. Twilight hurls herself over its bulk and rolls across the track to snatch and close the detector and as soon as she does so, the vine disappears as if burning away and Spike drops like a rock.

All over the course, the other intruding plant life disintegrates and the rips in reality seal themselves, leaving one very puzzled girl and her dog alone on the grass. Having re-strung the detector around her neck on its cord, Twilight regards it with clear unease and hazards a glance back across the field, teeth sunk so far into her lower lip that she might bite through it at any moment. All of the Rainbooms converge on the speed skating track, with the exception of Rainbow and (Y/N).

Applejack: Is everybody alright?

Rainbow Dash and (Y/N) then land right among them.

Rainbow Dash: Better than alright, we won!

Sunset Shimmer: Yeah, we won, but somebody could've been seriously hurt! The magic is going haywire, and I have no idea how to fix it!

(Y/N): Sunset, just calm—

Sunset Shimmer: If I have to hear you say that one more time...

She furrowed her eyebrows as (Y/N) put his hands up in defense and took a few steps back.

Sci-Twi: Um, excuse me.

She spoke up as everyone turned their attention towards her.

Sci-Twi: I didn't mean for any of this to happen. I just wanted to learn about the strange energy coming from your school. I-I didn't know that it was magic or how it works.

Sunset was about to say something, but then Rainbow Dash approached Sci-Twi casually.

Rainbow Dash: That's okay. Neither do we.

(Y/N): And I'm just glad that you didn't get hurt. Or anybody else for that matter.

However, as she said that, Sci-Twi's spectrometer opened up and began to absorb the magic from (Y/N) and Rainbow Dash. Desperately, she tries to tug on it and get it to close.

Sci-Twi: Oh, no! No, no, no! Not again!

Rainbow and (Y/N) start to groan painfully as they feel the magic within them vanish just as it becomes absorbed with the rest of it. Sci-Twi still makes an effort to close it to cut off how much her device absorbs, but to no avail. Sunset rushes to the both of them as the Rainbow Dash and (Y/N) fall to their knees.

Sci-Twi: I-I'm sorry! It just started absorbing energy on its own, but I'm not sure how!

Sunset Shimmer: And just what is that supposed to mean?!

She immediately leaves (Y/N) and Rainbow as she gets up in Sci-Twi's face. Angrily, she attempts to help Sci-Twi close the spectrometer, but then it releases a stream of magical energy a couple yards into the sky. It suddenly disappears as a purple interdimensional rift displays a night sky. All of the Rainbooms were immediately shocked by this, not just because of the fact that a rift was able to materialize, but the fact that Sci-Twi is the main reason why all of the giant plant monsters appeared all over the track.

What no one was aware of, however, is that Cinch was walking away from the announcer post and discovered the rift. Quickly, she hides behind one of the bleachers and watches the rest of it play out. Sunset, now finally realizing how all of the rifts appeared, glares at Sci-Twi with sheer anger and frustration.

Sci-Twi: It also causes these corresponding rifts to appear. I don't know how that works either!

Sunset Shimmer: And you don't see how that could serve as a liability for us?! You knew it was doing all of this and yet you still thought it was a good idea to keep it around?! I was almost hit by one of the plant monsters that YOU brought here! On top of that, one of your teammates was almost devoured by them! Doesn't that bother you at all?!

Sci-Twi: I-I didn't think any creatures would come from the rifts!

Sunset Shimmer: Even if you didn't know about how harmful the rifts were, you should've at least known how damaging it is to the people that it steals from! This device of yours nearly drained the life out of my friends! Fluttershy couldn't even stand up for a couple minutes!

Sci-Twi: I-I know, b-but—

Sunset Shimmer: You're supposed to be so smart, but don't you at least have a conscience to tell you not to mess around with things that you don't understand?!

She asks as she closes the spectrometer, allowing the rift to disappear above their heads.

Sci-Twi: But I want to understand!

Sunset Shimmer: It doesn't matter how much you WANT to! The bottom line is that you don't and because of that, you put my friends and both student bodies at risk! I'm supposed to be the one keeping all of this at bay, but it is IMPOSSIBLE to do that when you're the one laundering it around aimlessly!

Sci-Twi: *voice breaking* I'm sorry. I didn't mean to.

She runs off in tears with Spike following right behind her.

Spike: Twilight, wait!

Sunset was still glowering after her, but not until (Y/N) placed a firm grip on her shoulder with a stern look.

(Y/N): Sunset!!

Sunset looks back at (Y/N) and sees the strict glare that he's giving her as he just slowly shakes his head causing Sunset to clap a hand to her face in disgust for her harsh words.

(Y/N): Now THAT was uncalled for.

Sunset Shimmer: *softly* Yeah... Yeah, I know, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Didn't you see the way she was out there? She was scared and stressed out of her mind and what you just did to her probably made it worse!

Sunset Shimmer: *softly* Y-Yeah, I... I went too far with that. *sigh* Look, just...just tell Principal Celestia that I'm out. I don't want to do this anymore.

Rainbow Dash: But Sunset, we need all seven of us to continue playing and we just won this event! Are you really gonna back out now?

Sunset Shimmer: We already lost, Rainbow. Let's face reality, they're never going to count that win. It's just another failure...like with everything else I involve myself in.

While (Y/N) was still just a tad annoyed at Sunset for screaming at Sci-Twi, his face softened a little bit as he can see why Sunset would blame herself for all of this.

Sunset Shimmer: I never should've stayed here... this was all a mistake.

(Y/N): Sunset, no. Don't say-

Sunset Shimmer: Oh, stop, (Y/N)! You can deny it all you want, but you still see me the same way everyone else here does, a "she-demon" who terrorized CHS! And that's all anyone's gonna remember about me, especially after I failed to keep it out of the games!

She shoots back before she clenches her fists. Her eyes began to water, almost to the same level as Sci-Twi's was when she took off. She placed a hand on one of her arms and a small puddle of tears stained the grass beneath her feet.

Sunset Shimmer: I tried... I tried so hard to be loved again, but... I guess a raging she-demon like me doesn't deserve that.

She turns her back towards the group and slowly starts walking away in the opposite direction that Sci-Twi ran off.

Rarity: Darling, where are you going?

Sunset Shimmer: Somewhere, I guess. Somewhere that I can think of what I should do at this point. Don't follow me; being around anyone is the last thing I want right now. (*sighs* You really screwed things up big time, Sunset. You really did.)

Sunset then leaves the Rainbooms behind as (Y/N) reaches a hand out for her, but Applejack gently puts it down and sadly shakes her head to (Y/N) as it would be best to leave her be for now.

Seeing both Sci-Twi and Sunset Shimmer leave in different directions made Principal Cinch get a cruel little smile that quickly disappears when she hears the sound of Principal Celestia's throat being cleared.

Principal Cinch: You can't possibly call that a fair race.

Principal Celestia: Principal Cinch, we all saw what happened. You can't think CHS had some kind of advantage.

Principal Cinch: Can't I? Even without your trained attack plants, your students have wings!

Principal Celestia: Well, the race certainly had some... extenuating circumstances. Though, the plants weren't picking favorites amongst the students out on the field. Perhaps we should end the games now and declare a tie.

The Rainbooms minus Sunset then walk over to the officials.

Principal Cinch: A tie? Was this your strategy all along? To force us into accepting you as equals? I think not. The games will continue and Crystal Prep will prevail despite your antics and whatever performance-enhancing regimen your students are on.

She walks off, still ramrod-straight despite this outburst and (Y/N) just glares after her. He then hears groaning over in the distance and sees that (R/N) was in slight pain grasping his shoulder as some of his girlfriends have gathered up around him clearly worried for him. (Y/N) looks over at his girlfriends as Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash shake their heads to tell him that he shouldn't bother with him. However, (Y/N) couldn't help but feel some sympathy for (R/N) as he decides to walk over to them anyway.

(R/N): Aah, ow! Don't be that firm with it! It's... still kinda sensitive.

Sunny Flare: Sorry, sorry. I'll try to be more gentle.

Lemon Zest: We're just glad you're okay. It could've been a whole lot worse.

(R/N): It IS a whole lot worse, Lem. I cost us our win... and we lost to THEM?! This is ridiculous!

(Y/N): Yeah, I'll admit... that could've gone a whole lot better.

They all look to the side to see (Y/N) approaching them with a genuine smile, however the feeling wasn't mutual for a single one of them.

(R/N): I don't suppose you'll be paying for my hospital fees, Hero?

(Y/N) rolls his eyes and just chuckles.

(Y/N): Oh, come on. It was only the grass. Besides, if you're not whining then I'm sure you're going to be completely okay.

(R/N): Did you not hear me shrieking in pain a few seconds ago? I probably have a hernia!

(Y/N): You do not have a hernia, pal. Besides...

He holds out a hand for (R/N) which slightly surprises him.

(Y/N): Nobody calls me someone who likes to gloat. I may have been a little bit rough with that final push, but that doesn't mean I don't value sportsmanship.

(R/N) stares at (Y/N) hand for a little bit as the Hero was hoping for him to accept his help... instead (R/N) slaps (Y/N)'s hand away as (Y/N) was taken aback from this.

(R/N): Do you honestly think I care enough about how much of a good sport you think you are? Please, sportsmanship is pretty much the closest you'll ever get to a participation award, and even then, that's barely worth anything.

(Y/N) was getting ready to respond with a genuine comment, but before he could even think about talking, Sunny Flare gets in front of (R/N) and confronts (Y/N) as well.

Sunny Flare: We lost! So don't even think about continuing to play games with (R/N)! He doesn't want your pity nor does he need it!!

(Y/N) flinched from Sunny Flare snapping at him as he put his hands up in defense.

(Y/N): Whoa, hey! Look, it's not anything personal; we're just trying to compete here. Plus, you guys have done this to us more than I can count.

Sugarcoat: Or more than you could count...

(R/N): Stop, all of you. Go meet with everyone else in the gym.

Lemon Zest: But...but (R/N)-

(R/N): I said go, alright?! Do you need me to repeat it? I don't want you getting involved in this. This is my problem.

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* O-Of course, sweetie. *sourly* Since you asked soooo nicely.

(R/N): Can you just go?

Indigo Zap: Alright, alright, we're going.

She sighs as she and the rest of the girls all walk away from where (Y/N) and (R/N) were. That is, except for Sunny Flare who (R/N) could still sense standing behind him.

(R/N): That includes you, Sunny.

Sunny Flare: No, (R/N). This guy injured you, I'm not going to stand by and watch that happen again!

(R/N): Sunny...

He turns around and gives her a sharp glare.

(R/N): Don't make me say it again. Go. Now.

Sunny Flare: NO!

This outburst causes (R/N)'s eyes to widen while (Y/N) flinched. Sunny clenches her fists as a shadow casts over her eyes. Something glistens in that shadow as a translucent tear falls from her face.

Sunny Flare: I'm tired of you doing this. I'm tired of you trying to leave us out when we know you need help! I'm tired of you pretending that you're alright when it's clearly not the case! I'm tired of you hiding EVERYTHING from me!

She yells as (R/N) shuffles a few steps closer to her, still not fully understanding what's going through her head.

(R/N): Sunny, what are you—

Sunny Flare: Do...do you not trust me enough to tell me these things, (R/N)? Is that it? Because if that's the case...then I failed as a girlfriend for you.

(R/N): Sunny, you know it's not like that...

Sunny Flare: Oh, yeah? Then why aren't you willing to be honest with me? I'm trying to be helpful and supportive of you (R/N), and all you do is just hide more and more things from me! And yet, you told Twilight everything that was bothering you! TWILIGHT! How come she's the first one to know and not me?!

(R/N): Are you seriously still on that? It's not a big deal.

Sunny Flare: Well, it's a big deal to me, (R/N)! I'm supposed to be your girlfriend and you trusted her with that info more than you trusted me! How many times do I have to say, "I love you" to get that same trust?!

(R/N): Sunny, I do trust you. I just—

Sunny Flare: You what? You don't want us to help, is that it? You just want to handle everything on your own? I'm your girlfriend for God's sake! I care about what happens to you, so why are you trying to stop me from doing that?!

(R/N): If I need help, I'll ask you for it, but I don't need you to be involved in every problem I go through.

Sunny Flare: Okay, fair, but I should at least be here when you're dealing with someone that just put you in danger! There's no way you can handle that! Especially since your arm's hurt!

(R/N): I'm fine, okay? I don't need medical attention!

(Y/N): *smirks* Oh, says the guy who was whining about a hernia earlier.

Both of them glared daggers at (Y/N) making a joke at a time like this.

(R/N) & Sunny Flare: NOBODY ASKED YOU!

This causes (Y/N) to immediately zip it as he's got to remember that these aren't his friends that he's talking to.

(R/N): Sunny, it's very simple: I don't need to get checked out and you are overreacting! I've had way worse injuries than this!

Sunny Flare: That doesn't mean I shouldn't worry, (R/N)! It could be a whole lot worse than you think it is!

(R/N): I'm not bleeding, I don't have any twisted joints, no bones are sticking out of my body, I AM FINE!

Sunny Flare: YOU DON'T KNOW THAT!!

(R/N): *sighs* I am the ultimate student!! I'm the only one who knows that! At least I'm the only one who can live with it!

Sunny Flare: That's not the point! Why are we, your girlfriends, the only ones that you don't want to talk to when it comes to these personal matters?!

(R/N): BECAUSE I DON'T NEED YOU TO CARE!!

He said this with a furious look on his face and Sunny Flare's eyes popped wide open trying to process what words she just heard (R/N) yell out. Even (Y/N) was shocked by this.

Sunny Flare: Wh-What?

(R/N): You heard me, I don't need you to care! I don't involve myself with your problems unless you ask me to, so why can't you do the same?! I don't need you to come to me every time I have an issue! You are my girlfriend, but I'm responsible for myself! You're not personally responsible for my happiness and I'm not personally responsible for yours! So why don't you be rational for once and mind your own business!?

Sunny couldn't move, her body wouldn't allow it. She just stood there as her face turned pale, unable to really believe what she was hearing from her own boyfriend. The camera zooms in on an x-ray displaying her heart as it cracks in two, then four, then six, all the way until it was completely shattered beyond repair. Her mascara starts to stream down her cheeks as Sunny starts to feel overwhelmed from the emotional impact of (R/N)'s words.

Sunny Flare: Is... that really how you feel?

(R/N): Yeah, I'm tired of you needlessly getting involved with every situation that I know I can handle! I don't need you coddling me every single time I get a splinter, or a hangnail, or God forbid I can handle a bruise by myself! For once, Sunny, give me space!

Sunny Flare: You... you want space?! Well, you can have all the space you want, (R/N) because I'm done! I tried so hard to be a good girlfriend to you! I did everything I could because I just loved you that much! I thought for a moment that you felt the same way, but... I guess I was wrong. After all, you seem to trust insufferable people like Twilight about your personal problems more than your own girlfriend!

She starts backing away from him out of spite for what he told her.

Sunny Flare: *voice breaking* Here's your space, (R/N)! Here's your "well-deserved" space from me that you were desperately craving for! I hope it makes you happy, because it's the last thing I'm ever going to do for you!

And with that, Sunny turns around and continues to walk away solemnly after she's gotten far away enough from him. She wipes her tears away with her sleeve, trying to bring her composure back for when she encounters her friends and the rest of her school.

Sunny Flare: (Maybe I should tell the others... I doubt he'd even care.)

(Y/N) stares off at Sunny Flare in shock while (R/N) looks down in small thought for a second before he just shakes his head. (Y/N) just glares at (R/N) as now he was the furious one at (R/N).

(Y/N): Was that REALLY what you wanted?!

(R/N): *scoffs* Why do you care?

(Y/N): You should know why because you aren't the only one with a harem here! I know how that feels, I had to deal with something similar not too long ago!

(R/N): *sigh* It doesn't matter; I've already lost enough in my life.

That sentence made (Y/N) think back to what Sunny mentioned earlier about his trust issues.

(Y/N): Look, it's not my place to ask, but why are you like this? Why are you mean to Twilight and, why are you standoffish when it comes to your harem, but you don't want them to do the same for you?

(R/N): I've had a lot of problems in my life. Something you obviously can't relate to, Hero.

This made (Y/N) raise an eyebrow as he crossed his arms.

(Y/N): Really? You don't think I go through any hardships? Whatever gave you that idea?

Hearing those questions made (R/N) raise his head up in confusion before he slowly turns over to (Y/N).

(R/N): ...I'm sorry, what?

(Y/N): Uh, are you asking because you forgot what I asked or because you don't understand what I asked?

(R/N): *deadpans* ...Yes.

(Y/N): (Well, THAT'S helpful.) *sighs* Man, do you just love to hate me for no reason?

(R/N): Oh, I have a reason to hate you, Hero.

(Y/N): Okay, and what is that? Did I accidentally step on your foot or take the last chocolate milk when we were kids or something?

(R/N): Pfft! You wish, because those are things you could easily get over. No, it's much more complex than that, I'm afraid.

(Y/N): (I'd be more concerned if you couldn't get over either of those.) And are you going to explain what that is or are you just gonna be smug and keep making me guess?

(R/N): *sighs* Alright, look. You want me to be real with you? It's because you lack a competitive spirit.

(Y/N): Well, it is the Friendship Games; it's not supposed to be that serious.

(R/N): And that's the problem! It's also why your school has always failed for the past decade! You guys don't have the guts to have the same competitive nature that our school does and it's exactly why we win every time! You don't try because in the end, it's just a friendly competition that goes on the school's record. We take it seriously and you never do!

(Y/N): Okay, how would our school be able to afford training for something like motocross?

(R/N): The issue isn't that your school can't afford it. If you were really into it, you could buy a motorcycle yourself and learn the mechanics of it. You guys just lack the energy to really compete and I'm not saying this out of spite. Crystal Prep is pretty much bored with this event because we all know we're gonna win. It's just boring when you don't put up a good fight for it! We belittle you guys because you don't take it seriously and we don't see you as a threat in the slightest... until now.

(Y/N): Does that really matter though? I mean, I can see that our team may not be as competitive as yours, but it's not as if the entire world depends on it.

(R/N): So what if it doesn't? That doesn't mean you can't give it your all. It's more fun when you actively partake in it.

(Y/N): Well, it doesn't make us put in our all when you guys constantly make us feel bad for when we lose. Good sportsmanship comes from both sides congratulating each other for the effort they put in, not by belittling them.

(R/N): *sighs* To them, they see it as a way to motivate you for the next Friendship Games, hoping that you'll be better competition.

(Y/N): Well, that's not how we do things here at CHS.

(R/N) rolls his eyes at that.

(R/N): Believe me, I'm well aware. If Cinch wasn't the head of CPA, they wouldn't be like this and then... I wouldn't have to pretend to either.

There was one word in that last sentence that (Y/N) heard that caused him to look down at (R/N) surprised as that was pretty much the last thing that he was expecting to hear after all that he's said to him, Sci-Twi, his girlfriends, and even Sunny Flare just a moment ago.

(Y/N): "Pretend"? What does that mean?

(R/N) doesn't respond to that as he just stands up and doesn't face (Y/N) while still grasping his shoulder.

(R/N): You know, Crystal Prep is viewed in a lot of different ways, Hero. Some think of it as a dream school, some think of it as the road to success, but when you've got someone like Cinch in power...it's nothing more than a prison you have to pay for.

He then walks away with (Y/N) staring off after him leaving him all alone on the field. He wanted to reach out for (R/N), but he clearly didn't want to waste anymore time talking to (Y/N). (Y/N) looks down to the ground feeling really sad and conflicted as the Friendship Games have taken a huge twist for both teams in a way that he wasn't expecting it to take.

(Y/N): (Mother... I really wish you were here right now... Even I'm the one feeling like I've made huge mistakes at this point...)

Back inside of the school, (Y/N) was back in his normal attire, walking through the main lobby still feeling slightly dejected before he ran into his girlfriends who were right beside the gymnasium doors and Sunset was still not with them.

(Y/N): You girls thinking about Sunset?

Rainbow Dash: Yeah... I mean I can understand the feeling that you need to take care of everything since you came from Equestria and all, but it's not like you need to blame yourself for every single thing that happens with magic going around.

Fluttershy: We tried looking for her, but-

Applejack: BUT... we decided it would be best to leave her alone for some time. I mean she said it herself that doesn't want anyone around her right now.

(Y/N) just crosses his arms while tapping his foot a little bit as he remembered the argument that Sunny Flare had with (R/N).

(Y/N): It's hard to leave someone alone when you can't help, but feel worried about them.

Applejack: I get that, sugarcube, but it's not a good idea though to keep lookin' for her right now. I mean ya saw how she felt and all. It wouldn't be right to just go see her anyway when she specifically asked her friends to stay behind.

(Y/N): She never said anything about not worrying for her though! And I'm sure as heck worried for her! Besides... I'M her boyfriend. She should know that it should be my job to worry for her and for all of you the feeling is mutual.

Rarity was about to raise a finger to help out Applejack's claim, but (Y/N) beat her to the punch.

(Y/N): And before you all try to counter my argument by bringing up the Dazzlings... I know you didn't come for me because you knew that I was with them in the first place. You came because you were worried about me, am I wrong?

All five of the Rainbooms stared at (Y/N) in silence before they looked at each other as they appear to get exactly what he's saying by comparing then to now.

(Y/N): See? This is no different. You all could've just left me there and not think about me at all and I could've been easily smitten by the Dazzlings' charms, but I had enough willpower to know who I truly love... It's you five and Sunset is no exception. If I don't worry for her... who will?

This surprised all five of the girls as this was further proof that (Y/N) not only has no more interest in the Dazzlings, but he also clearly cares for all of them and he knows that they do too which is how the relationship is supposed to flow. They all smile as Rarity steps up and pecks (Y/N) on the lips.

Rarity: In that case... go and do what you do best, darling.

Applejack: Ya never do take no for an answer when helpin' somebody.

Fluttershy: But where are you going to find her?

(Y/N): Don't worry... I know exactly where she is.

Rainbow Dash: If you say so. We'll fill you in on what's happening later on the finals. Just don't keep us waiting, alright babe?

(Y/N): Heh, who do you think you're talking to?

All of them giggle from this rhetorical question before (Y/N) leaves to go find Sunset and bring her back to both him and the rest of the Rainbooms. After some time, he eventually found Sunset up on the roof of Canterlot High, watching the sun fall over the horizon.

(Y/N): So this is where you've been hiding, huh? I thought you'd have gone back home already.

She flinches when she hears him call her name as she turns her head slightly to side glance at him.

Sunset Shimmer: Oh, figured it was only a matter of time before you tracked me down. We were the only ones up here together after all.

She turns her head away from (Y/N) and looks down at her dangling legs above the school entrance.

(Y/N): Sunset, about what happened earlier...

(Y/N) took a moment to approach her as he sat down on the rooftop next to her. He pulls her in for a hug as she rests her head on his chest.

Sunset Shimmer: I failed...I failed at all of it. I did everything I could. I tried to stop the magic from ever occurring during the games, but...it still managed to show itself. At this rate, CHS is going to have to forfeit now that Principal Cinch thinks we're playing dirty and it's all my fault...

Her eyes start to water as (Y/N) starts rubbing her back gently.

Sunset Shimmer: I never should've taken Twilight's crown in the first place! None of this ever would've happened if I wasn't so selfishly stupid! I messed everything up just by coming here! She could never have put my friends in danger if I wasn't the one who brought it here to begin with. *sigh* I'm such a hypocrite, blaming her for that.

She looks out at that sunset again and then sighs once more.

Sunset Shimmer: Mom was right about me. I don't have any real value in the world...in ANY world. I just fail...whether I'm a demon striving for world domination or just a girl trying to find a way to save it, I always fail... I'm a sorry excuse for a daughter... and as a student.

(Y/N): Hey, look at me.

He tilts her chin upward to witness her puffy, tear-stained eyes as he plants a kiss on her forehead.

(Y/N): You're not a failure, Sunny.

Sunset Shimmer: Yes I am. I failed to keep magic out of the Friendship Games and Principal Cinch is definitely going to have us forfeit. This year's Friendship Games is not only gonna be another loss, but it's gonna be one that CHS wants to forget about because we had to forfeit! Since I'm the one that brought the magic here in the first place, everyone's going to blame me for it all and I'll be back to square one...

(Y/N): Hey, nobody's blaming you for anything and what Cinch or anyone else at that school thinks doesn't matter.

Sunset Shimmer: Of course it does, (Y/N)! The students here at CHS don't just want to win, they want to beat Crystal Prep. It isn't gonna count if the other side doesn't really think they lost. Crystal Prep is never gonna believe we won fair and square if there's magic around—and that magic's only around because of me.

(Y/N): You realize that these people have been holding a winning streak way before you came along, right? They've probably forgotten what it's like to lose and how to handle it. I think even without magic, they wouldn't really believe that they lost fairly.

Sunset Shimmer: *sigh* That's still not the point, though. I wanted to prove something to CHS. I wanted to prove more than what I redeemed myself for, that I was capable of doing something good with the magic, but... I failed. I let everyone down, just like how I let Princess Celestia down, and...even my parents.

(Y/N): Who said that you needed to control the magic in order to prove yourself? Yes, Luna did put you in charge of figuring it out, but from what I've heard from them, it's not like they weren't expecting this to happen. No one could've seen this coming, not even me.

Sunset Shimmer: I had control of magic before, (Y/N). The only difference was that I was using it for a malevolent purpose. If I could prove that I'm capable of using it for a benevolent one, then I could prove to the school, and even you that... I could be a hero too. I don't... I don't feel like I belong with you and the Rainbooms, especially after I caused you to break up. I thought if I could prove my worth as not just a redeemed villain, but also a hero, I figured those feelings would wash away, but I won't know that now, because I failed.

(Y/N) was shocked to hear this as he looked at Sunset for a few seconds before he just grew a smile as he stood up.

(Y/N): Sunset... You ARE a hero... Just like me. I mean, who was it who came up with the idea that we needed to use our instruments to stop the Dazzlings? Who was the first one who was concerned for me after I disappeared from the stage during the Battle of the Bands? Who was it that came up with the extra backup vocals that we needed to defeat the sirens once and for all? No one's going to succeed in every aspect and even I know this, but you should value what you already did to help the entire school in the first place.

Sunset grew a surprised look from this as she turned to look up at (Y/N) in the eyes.

(Y/N): And if another mistake happens, even when it's impossible... we work through it TOGETHER. That's what friendship is. It's what our friends, the school, and even ME believe as well. You're already a hero to me and everyone else, Sunset. Even if we can't figure out why all of this is happening... at least we're trying to work through it together.

He then holds out his hand and pats Sunset's fiery hair as well.

(Y/N): *smiles* Do you trust me enough to believe that we work through all of our problems together? And I'm saying this not just because you're a part of the Rainbooms... but also as my girlfriend.

Sunset Shimmer: But... but what if our problems end up forcing us to split apart? I mean, those minor nitpicks you had with the others drove you away pretty quickly. I... I don't want that to happen. I don't think I could handle losing you.

(Y/N): Sunset, there's not a single quarrel we could have that would drive me away from you completely. Unless you end up going back to your roots. Though, I know for a fact that those days are far past you, so I don't need to worry about that and you shouldn't either.

(Y/N) cups Sunset's cheek into one of his hands and gently massages it with a smile.

(Y/N): I love you, Sunny and if I was driven away from an argument between us, I can't really call myself a good boyfriend. Every relationship has their ups and downs, but I'll make sure it never forces us to part ways.

Sunset Shimmer: You... you mean it?

(Y/N): I do.

Sunset just stares at (Y/N) for a second, processing all of what he reassured her. She could feel her bodily temperature rise a little as her cheek flush a small shade of red. Her eyes water and the biggest smile (Y/N) ever saw on her spreads amongst her face. She lunges onto him, causing them both to fall backwards onto the roof, away from the edge. (Y/N) looks down at his girlfriend who he finds clinging to his chest. She then looks up at his face before leaning herself in to kiss (Y/N) on the lips for a minute which (Y/N) didn't mind returning as he wraps his arms around Sunset's waist to share this passionate moment with her as all the stresses she felt moments ago begin to wash away. As soon as the kiss ended, Sunset looks at (Y/N) with a very grateful expression.

Sunset Shimmer: Thank you... I really am lucky to have you.

(Y/N): Hey, I'm lucky to have you. It's a mutual thing we share, Sunny.

Sunset Shimmer: *giggles* Right, of course.

After a few moments, Sunset lets go of (Y/N) and helps him back onto his feet. They look up at the sky to find that the sun had already fallen behind the hilltop over the horizon, allowing the sky to cloud with darkness.

(Y/N): Well, the last event's gonna start soon. You gonna come down and join the team or do you still want to go back to Equestria?

Sunset Shimmer: I'm not going back, I've already found my place.

She smiled as she grabbed his hand and then realized that she's still wearing the motocross outfit from the Quad-Cross Relay.

Sunset Shimmer: Though, I should probably take this off first. Not that it's uncomfortable or anything, but... I like my leather jacket and jeans.

(Y/N): *chuckles* I know. You can go get changed and I'll meet you down in the gym. Everyone else is waiting for you.

Sunset Shimmer: I didn't make them worry too much, did I?

(Y/N): *smirks* They pretty much knew that I'm persistent enough to talk to just about anyone.

Sunset just smirks back at him and rolls her eyes.

Sunset Shimmer: Who else is?

They both shared a small laugh with each other before they both decided to head back into the school, so they can meet back with their friends and prepare for the final event of the Friendship Games soon. There are no doubts now that Sunset knows that her friends value her a lot and they will help her out with any of her problems.

Chapter 18 End.

End of Friendship Games Arc: We're All Winners

It is now close to nighttime as the final event of Friendship Games is being held near the front of Canterlot High School as bleachers for both schools have been set up at this small arena. The sky has gone a foreboding dark gray with a sudden pall of clouds, and cheers and whistles ring out across the space from the packed house. The Rainbooms were all back in their normal attire as they all stood at the bleachers.

Dean Cadance: Since the score's tied, the final event will determine the winner of the Friendship Games.

Over at the Crystal Prep bleachers, the Shadowbolts including Sci-Twi and Cinch could be seen, however (R/N) and Sunny Flare stood far apart from each other clearly not in the mood to talk to each other after their extremely bad argument earlier. By the looks of it, the rest of the Shadowbolt girls didn't seem to know yet.

Vice Principal Luna: Somewhere on campus, a pennant from each school has been hidden. The first team to find their school's flag and bring it back wins.

Dean Cadance: And as soon as our teams are ready, we'll begin.

This was the Rainbooms' cue to huddle up, but the games were honestly the last thing on their minds for most of them.

Fluttershy: I don't feel like playing these games anymore.

Rainbow Dash: But we have to play. This is the last event!

Rarity: *scoffs* It's a little hard to focus with all the magic stealing and portal opening.

Sunset Shimmer: And I feel awful about what I said to Twilight.

Fluttershy: Especially since she obviously didn't mean to do all the stuff she did. She's actually really nice.

Another stab of remorse goes through the mind under the tumble of red/yellow hair, and she covers her face with her hands as Fluttershy finds herself on the wrong end of searching looks from the other five Rainbooms. The wordless scrutiny is enough to make the animal lover hunch into herself and sidestep away ever so slightly. (Y/N) then looks over at the opposing side while scratching a finger on his chin.

(Y/N): It's not just Twilight though... I'm kind of also worried about (R/N)...

All heads turned to (Y/N) the moment he said that second sentence as the Rainbooms hoped he wasn't being serious at all.

Rainbow Dash: What?! Why are you worried about that jerk faker of you?!

Applejack: He's been nothin' but rude and bitter towards ya!

(Y/N): Yeah, I've noticed... It's pretty much his thing along with all of Crystal Prep, but... I've had a talk with him and one of his girlfriends earlier and... I think he's hiding something. Something that he doesn't want to admit to anyone, not even those he trusts the most.

Pinkie Pie: Oooh! Like you just want to take the entire word "secret" and barricade it deep down in a treasure chest, plastic bottle, or even a safe and lock it just for you to find out that the secret is really some big surprise waiting for everybody in the end?

(Y/N): Ummmm... Sure? I know it should be hard for me to care about him at this point, especially after he did tell me that he has a reason to hate me, but I can't put what happened a while ago past me so soon. And I'm willing to help, but after a little "episode" I had to witness... I don't know if he'll answer to anyone at this point.

Fluttershy: What happened?

(Y/N): ...Let's just say we're not the only ones to experience relationship issues.

This makes some of their eyes widen and look at each other, but Applejack crosses over to (Y/N) and places a hand on his shoulder.

Applejack: Let's just get through this last event and prove we're not a bunch of cheaters. Then whatever's goin' on with (R/N), ya can sort out later. And you'll be able to apologize to Twilight as well, Sunset.

That suggestion brings up a grateful smile from both of the dispirited Rainbooms as (Y/N) shrugs his shoulders.

(Y/N): Meh. Not like we have any other choice.

Across the way, very nearly the full complement of Shadowbolts has gathered to listen to what Principal Cinch has to say, but Sci-Twi's attention is focused on Spike, hiding in the bushes at the back wall. (R/N), who was with Sugarcoat and Indigo Zap, slightly makes eye contact with Sunny Flare who was with Sour Sweet and Lemon Zest. They both had similar reactions and turned away with bitter looks while crossing their arms, but (R/N) felt just a tinge of guilt for what he said to Sunny Flare earlier.

Principal Cinch: I know I'm asking you to beat a team that isn't playing fair, but Canterlot High must be made to understand that even with magic at their disposal, beating Crystal Prep is simply not an option.

Twilight waves discreetly but frantically back toward the bushes as Spike retreats from sight.

Sugarcoat: What if they grow wings again?

Principal Cinch: A fair question. Though I believe we can now fight fire with fire.

She then approaches Sci-Twi as her purple eyes behind the thick lenses flick up worriedly. (R/N) was a little confused on what Principal Cinch was planning. He looked down at Twilight's device and immediately knew what she was implying, his eyes widened with worry as well.

Principal Cinch: I've seen what your device can do, Twilight. Containing magical energy is fine, but have you considered releasing it?

(R/N) immediately interrupts her question as he walks up to Sci-Twi as well.

(R/N): Are you out of your mind?! While I will admit that we've seen what those peons can do with their supernatural "magic" as you call it, WE have no idea how it works! It summoned flesh-eating plant snakes, who knows what else it can do that'll put not just Canterlot High, but us in danger too! No one should be using this!

Principal Cinch: If we do not use this "magic" to our advantage, our competitors will seize victory and I'd rather not have our school's reputation tarnished by cheaters. Besides, they likely wouldn't have resorted to it if you hadn't pulled that little stunt of yours during the Quad-cross Relay.

She gave him a hard glare when she said that last part. (R/N) however crossed his arms sending her back the same glare.

(R/N): Don't make this my fault. Especially when you said it yourself that Crystal Prep must do whatever it takes to win.

Principal Cinch: Hmph. You do have a point on at least one thing. Crystal Prep must win, and Ms. Sparkle here, along with her pendant, is the key to it.

(R/N): So you're suggesting... that we use the dangerous energy that nearly cost us our lives?! The same energy that we don't understand how it functions?! I'll admit I want to get even with Hero after he used me as a stepping stool, but I want to do it in a natural way.

Principal Cinch: And what more natural way is there than using the same thing they used to beat us?

(R/N) looks behind himself and sees (Y/N) talking with his harem and while he remembered what they talked about earlier after the Quad-Cross relay, he still knows that (Y/N) is someone who he needs to beat at all costs. To make it worse for him, Cinch wasn't really giving him much of a choice considering he still has both his reputation and relationship to lose with the other girls despite what happened with Sunny Flare. He then groans and rolls his eyes before looking back towards Cinch.

(R/N): (Dang, I'm really backed into a corner here...)

Principal Cinch: I'll take your lingering silence as an agreement.

Sci-Twi: B-But (R/N)'s right! I-I don't even understand how it works!

Principal Cinch: Though, you want to and since our competitors had such a pleasure in exploiting it, I see no reason why we shouldn't throw it back. Unless, of course, you have no interest in Everton. Although, I think there's more knowledge packed in that little device, than any independent study program could offer.

(R/N): (I got a bad feeling about this...)

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Principal Cinch: I realize that you've always been an outcast

It's not everyone at school who likes to think

To find a student that's like you

I've had one or maybe two

But the good ones disappear before I blink

Shadowbolts: Oh, wuh-oh-wuh, oh. Oh, wuh-oh-wuh.

Principal Cinch: Now, I understand you have your reservations (oh-wuh)

It's hard to have a brain as large as yours (oh-oh-oh-oh)

But if we don't win these games

Well, I think I've made it plain

What will happen if we have the losing scores!

Shadowbolts: Oh, wuh-oh-wuh, oh. Oh, wuh-oh-wuh.

Unleash the magic, unleash the magic

If we lose, then you're to blame (ah, ah-ah-ah)

They all have used it, maybe abused it (ah-ah-ah)

So then why can't we do the same?

Oh, wuh-oh-wuh, oh

Oh, wuh-oh-wuh

Principal Cinch: Call it power, call it magic

If we lose, it will be tragic

More important is the knowledge we'll have lost (oh-oh-oh-oh)

A chance like this won't come again

You'll regret not giving in

Isn't understanding magic worth the cost?

Shadowbolts: Oh, wuh-oh-wuh, oh

Oh, wuh-oh-wuh

Unleash the magic, unleash the magic

We're not friends here after all

Our only interest in this business (ah-ah-ah)

Is seeing Canterlot High School fall

(R/N) felt the cold chill in that verse. He glanced over at (Y/N) for a moment, but then Sunny stood in his way with her arms crossed.

(Oh, wuh-oh-wuh, oh

Oh, wuh-oh-wuh, oh)

Principal Cinch: What I'm suggesting's very simple

And since it's win-win on all scores

You only want to learn about the

Magic that you have stored

And as for me and all the others

We only want what we deserve

That our school will clinch the win

And my...

Principal Cinch and Shadowbolts: ...legacy will endure

Unleash the magic, unleash the magic

If we lose, then it's a crime

But we can win it if you begin it (ah-ah-ah)

It's up to you to not fail this time

Male Shadowbolts: Unleash the magic, free the magic now

Female Shadowbolts: Unleash the magic, free the magic now

Sci-Twi: Imagine all I'll learn by setting it free

Vice Principal Luna: If both teams are ready...

Male Shadowbolts: Unleash the magic, free the magic now

Female Shadowbolts: Unleash the magic, free the magic now

Sci-Twi: And now winning these games depends on me

Male Shadowbolts: Unleash the magic, free the magic now

Female Shadowbolts: Unleash the magic, free the magic now

Sci-Twi: And what doors might open if I try to use it

Dean Cadance: ...the last event of the Friendship Games begins...

Male Shadowbolts: Unleash the magic, free the magic now

Female Shadowbolts: Unleash the magic, free the magic now

Sci-Twi: But the magic's what I really want to see

Puppy Spike: Twilight, no!

Male Shadowbolts: Unleash the magic, free the magic now

Shadowbolts: Unleash the magic, free the magic...

Unleash the magic, free the magic...

All: Now!

Sci-Twi opens the amulet, exposing the magical energy in front of everyone. However, before she could fully open it, another pair of hands slammed the device closed. Sci-Twi looks up, revealing it to be (R/N) as Cinch, Sci-Twi, and the Shadowbolts all looked at him in shock.

Principal Cinch: (R/N), what is the meaning of this?

(R/N): This is a step too far. This energy is capable of putting us all in danger! Think of what could happen to CPA's reputation when they find out it was responsible for the deaths of all the students it could take! Lawsuits would be coming in left and right!

He then turns to Sci-Twi with a glare.

(R/N): I told you to give it back, Twilight! They were already onto you and if you release it now, they'll know for sure!

Sci-Twi: I-I'm sorry, (R/N), but—

Her eyes flashed a cyan blue for a second again as she looked at (R/N) with a shadow casted over her eyes. A small, malicious smile spreads across her face as she pulls the spectrometer away from him.

Sci-Twi: I've worked too hard on my research for this magic and no one, not even you, is going to mess it up for me now!

With that, Sci-Twi kicks him away, knocking him a couple feet into the center field. She quickly opens the spectrometer again, all the way as the magic ball of energy escapes it. She blinks for a moment as her eyes return back to a violet color.

Sci-Twi begins to float up in the air with the magical ball of energy that was just released. It begins to grow as she starts to get engulfed in it. Everyone only watches in horror as Sci-Twi looks back at the Shadowbolts and Cinch.

(R/N) quickly stood up as he looked towards the Shadowbolts and then to Twilight as he took a small moment to think.

(R/N): (If I help her, I'll lose everything whether we win or not, but if I don't...that may actually kill her. *sighs* Cinch was right about one thing, it's difficult to have a brain her size, because there's no way to control her intuition.)

Principal Cinch rises to her feet, but can only manage a couple of terrified steps back toward her now-upright students as Sci-Twi trains two freaked-out purple eyes on her. Spike manages a gasp as his owner's arms disappear into the brightness, but there is not a sound from the others witnessing this paranormal event in front of them.

Sci-Twi: Heeeeeeeeeelllllllp... meeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

She manages to yank one arm free and reach blindly toward any shred of aid... and luckily there was one person bold enough to sprint as fast as they could towards the light so that they could put in some vain to save Sci-Twi... but it wasn't (Y/N)...

It was (R/N) as he had leaped up to grab onto Sci-Twi's leg as he pulled as hard as he could to get Sci-Twi free from all of this magic that was slowly consuming her.

Sci-Twi: (R-R/N), what are you doing?

(R/N): What does it look like I'm doing? I'm trying to pull you out of this!

Sci-Twi: But...you don't care about me!

(R/N): And who told you that? You think I like to pick on you? Sometimes it's for the sake of peer pressure, but it's not something I'd consider a personal hobby of mine!

He yanks back as much as he could, but his efforts were slowly failing as (R/N) looks down and could feel himself being pulled off of the ground with Sci-Twi.

(R/N): (Dang, this force is strong, but I'm not gonna let it take her.)

His eyes widen in shock from this as he turns his head around and looks back towards his girlfriends who all stared at him in both shock and worry for (R/N). He then makes eye contact with Sunny Flare once more as her expression was a lot more of worry than of bitterness. (R/N) wants to reach out an arm for his girls, but he retracts his arm.

(R/N): (I'm such a coward. I couldn't tell my own classmates to back off when they were picking on her, I couldn't tell Cinch to back off when she chose to blackmail her, I couldn't tell my own harem to back off either and I just...pretended to enjoy it. This... honestly wasn't even worth all the trouble I went through to become King. If I could do it all again, I'd renounce my title just to have my harem again. I...I'm sorry, Sunny.)

The expanding radiance of magic then quickly consumes both (R/N) and Sci-Twi as only their hazy silhouettes can be seen for a moment. Both groups stare up at the two helpless students as she floats helplessly within the ball of multicolored magic. It flickers black, then shifts into a black-edged white sphere that explodes.

A point of pink light ignites in the center of Sci-Twi's forehead, quickly spreading to encompass her entire form and touching off a radical transformation. Her skin has gone a darker violet than before, and long, winged, deep pink boots with large holes and pale green feet materialize on her legs, starting from the ankles up. A long purple dress train burns into view behind them; next an elbow-length, fingerless, ragged-edged glove forms on one arm in extreme close-up and two black-edged, deep purple wings unfurl, each with a single pinstripe of pale-glowing green.

(R/N) was grasping his head straining before he opened his eyes to show that they were glowing crimson red and his entire form was changing just like Sci-Twi's as he grew pony ears on his head. On his forehead, a glow of (R/F/C) energy could be seen building up as well as it quickly turned into a broken (R/C/C) horn, his back grew pitch black wings, and a dark (R/M/C) ponytail formed in his hair.

Once the light died down, it revealed two malicious figures floating up into the air with the look of pure evil on their faces as Sci-Twi had transformed into Midnight Sparkle while (R/N) had become Dark-Alicorn (R/N).

The sight of them is enough to start Principal Cinch backing ever so slowly away through her other prize pupils. Spike hunches down with a very scared little whimper as these new being's crazed laughter drifts down from overhead. Dark-Alicorn (R/N) holds out his hand as he produces some (R/F/C) energy from his palm.

Dark-Alicorn (R/N): *smirks* You were right... Magic does indeed exhilarate me!

Midnight Sparkle just smiles evilly back at Dark-Alicorn (R/N).

Midnight Sparkle: How does it feel?

Dark-Alicorn (R/N): Like I could use it to surpass anybody who I want to.

Midnight Sparkle: If magic can make the two of us feel powerful already then who knows what infinite possibilities it holds once we use it more and more.

All five of the girls in (R/N)'s harem were looking up at this new form that (R/N) was in shock as none of them were even sure if they were even looking at their boyfriend anymore.

Sunny Flare: (R-R/N)?

Dark-Alicorn (R/N): (R/N) is on sabbatical right now, my dear!

Lemon Zest: Dude...no...

Indigo Zap: Give him back! We can't participate in the last event without him!

Shadow Four: THAT'S WHAT YOU'RE CONCERNED ABOUT?!

Indigo Zap: And that he's our boyfriend. I was gonna get to that part.

Dark-Alicorn (R/N): Forget the games! I'm no longer interested in upholding my reputation for the school! I want to make sure NO one ignores who I am any longer! And I'll use this magic as much it takes to attain that goal!

Midnight Sparkle: And we'll gladly start to achieve our goals by doing THIS!

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Channeling power through her horn, she extends a palm toward the Wondercolt statue and hits it with a wide-angle beam that blows it to powder. The Rainbooms shield their faces against the shower of debris and look up to find that there is nothing left except the base and the two hooves rooted onto it. In the space where the stallion had so proudly reared up, a gash opens to expose Ponyville's town hall beyond.

Sunset Shimmer: Equestria!

At a flick from Midnight Sparkle's eyes, a glowing crack forms in the sidewalk near the base and starts to zigzag its way along the surface. Dark-Alicorn (R/N) smirks at her with his arms crossed.

Dark-Alicorn (R/N): Hmph. Nice fireworks. Let me see what ultimate power I can use!

(R/N) warms up a hand as the crack that Midnight Sparkle formed made its way toward the Rainbooms, and the blast (R/N) then uncorks gives them almost no time to break for cover. It forms a pathway that gives onto an overhead view of the village of Rainbow Falls.

As the stands empty and screaming students flee, Midnight Sparkle and Dark-Alicorn (R/N) throw shots at several cracks that have formed above them. The first one she hits becomes a jump to the hot-tub room in the Ponyville Spa; the second, to Sweet Apple Acres. Two more open on their own, creating passages to Cloudsdale and a stretch of train tracks in a desert.

The two dark creatures just grin madly as another spark hits the air over a few classmates' heads, creating a route to somewhere outside Ponyville proper. As Canterlot High students flee from a pair of portals, one to a snow-capped mountain range and the other to Manehattan, Principal Cinch takes advantage of the major-league distraction to start edging quietly away. However, she does not escape Sunny's attention.

Sunny Flare: Hey! Where are YOU going?!

Principal Cinch: Anywhere to avoid those... monsters! And I suggest you do the same!

Sunny Flare: But two of those monsters are one of your best students AND my boyfriend! Both of which are like this because of YOU!

Principal Cinch: Not my problem! Besides, all of you are at fault for encouraging it.

Sunny Flare: WHAT?!

Principal Cinch just peels out. Two scared red-violet eyes turn up toward the source of all this devastation, then toward Sour Sweet, Sugarcoat, and Lemon Zest standing nearby.

Sunny Flare: She left us... this is all her fault and she won't even bother to fix the problems she caused!

Sugarcoat: She does have a point though, both of them are like this because of us too. We were singing along with her.

Sour Sweet: What are we gonna do? We can't leave him like that!

Lemon Zest: What can we do?! They got consumed by that weird magic stuff!

Sugarcoat: Yeah, and they could hurt us if we draw any attention to ourselves.

Sunny Flare: I don't know... but I won't let some magic demon lord wear my boyfriend's face!

She quickly sprints off from the rest of the group as Lemon calls out to her.

Lemon Zest: Dude, where are you going?

Sunny Flare: There's only one person who knows how to reverse this. He may be (R/N)'s sworn enemy, but he's the only one that can help them both!

She was referring to (Y/N) who was with the other Rainbooms witnessing all of these horrible events that Midnight Sparkle and Dark-Alicorn (R/N) were causing as (Y/N) looks around with a serious look before pointing in a direction.

(Y/N): We need to get everyone to safety and fast!

Rarity: It's a bit too late for that. Everyone's already scattering away, darling. It'll be hard to round up anybody.

Applejack: Well it ain't hard for me to round up a bunch of hens into a chicken coop. This should be no different.

Sunset Shimmer: Applejack's right. As long as we can get as many people away from this area, then we'll at least know that nobody can get hurt.

Fluttershy: But without our magic, we probably won't be able to do a lot.

Rainbow Dash: Well, we're not doing a lot just being sitting ducks right here!

(Y/N): I agree. You all try to get people to avoid the rifts, Sunset and I will try and deal with the elephant in the room.

Pinkie Pie: Oh, cool. They brought an elephant around here somewhere?!

Rainbow Dash just facepalms from this question.

Rainbow Dash: He means the two maniacs up there!

She said pointing a thumb up towards Midnight Sparkle and Dark-Alicorn (R/N).

Rarity: Are you sure about this, darling? They don't even appear to be in the slightest of moods to have a conversation.

Sunset Shimmer: It's better than doing nothing. They're probably getting more and more corrupted with magic as we speak.

Sunny Flare: Well, I hope it's not too late for them.

They all immediately turned towards Sunny Flare who had heard them speaking.

(Y/N): Me neither. We had to deal with something like this twice, but we don't exactly have our powers to help out this time.

Sunny Flare: But do you know if there's a way to reverse what happened to them? I-I don't want to lose my boyfriend to... whatever that thing is.

Sunset Shimmer: One source of magic can overlap another source of magic from what we've seen, but like (Y/N) said, we don't have the power to do that.

(Y/N): Our best effort right now would be to convince them to give it up through reason and see another angle around that.

Sunny Flare: I think you may have missed something. Those two beings up there aren't Twilight or (R/N). The way they're acting right now is out of character for both of them. You'd be conveying with two different people entirely.

(Y/N) and Sunset looked at each other and they knew that she was right especially they both know what Sunset turned into when she got corrupted with magic. They both thought hard and quickly before Sunset gained a quick idea in her head.

Sunset Shimmer: Do you know where Twilight may have dropped her device when she released that magic on herself and (R/N)?

Sunny Flare: Yeah, during that blast, it was knocked over onto our side of the school. I don't know exactly where, but it's likely near the bleachers; you should be able to find it there.

(Y/N): Alright, that's more than helpful! We'll put an end to this as fast as we can!

Both (Y/N) and Sunset give each other an agreeing nod before they sprint out onto the middle of the school courtyard.

Sunny Flare: (Please save my boyfriend... (Y/N).)

As they do, Dark-Alicorn (R/N) notices (Y/N) and Sunset from above and he smirks as he taps a finger on Midnight Sparkle's shoulder getting her attention. He then points down at (Y/N) and Sunset as Midnight Sparkle gains the same exact look that Dark-Alicorn (R/N) was giving.

Dark-Alicorn (R/N): You thinking what I'm thinking?

They both then immediately landed right in front of (Y/N) and Sunset as the two instantly came to a halt right in front of the two. They start slowly approaching them as (Y/N) and Sunset slowly take steps back from them with fearful looks on their faces.

Dark-Alicorn (R/N): You and I have some unfinished business, (Y/N)!

Midnight Sparkle: You were right, Sunset! I didn't understand magic before, but I do now!

Sunset Shimmer: Twilight, you can't do this!

Midnight Sparkle: Why not?! There's a whole other world right there, and it's just filled with magic!

Sunset Shimmer: But you're destroying this world to get it!

Midnight Sparkle: So what? There's more magic there, and I want to understand it all!

(Y/N): You two are just consuming yourselves more and more with corrupted magic! You've got to get rid of it!

Dark-Alicorn (R/N): Get rid of it? You're joking, right? This power defines who we are and if it means that I finally get vengeance on those who wronged me like you... why refuse it in the first place?!

(Y/N): Twilight! (R/N)! Listen to us! We're not going to let you use magic, not like this!

Midnight Sparkle: Well, if you want us to stop...

She and her evil cohort brought up a fist as they're engulfed in a dark aura of magic.

Dark-Alicorn (R/N): Then you'll just have to make us.

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They both then opened their palms and shot different colored beams out of their hands which made (Y/N) and Sunset gasp before the beam suddenly engulfed around (Y/N) and Sunset from their necks all the way down to their feet. The beams then formed into chains as both Midnight Sparkle and Dark-Alicorn (R/N) immediately hovered off of the ground carrying (Y/N) and Sunset with them.

Sunset Shimmer: *straining* H-Hey!

(Y/N): *straining* Let us go!

Both of them laughed evilly before they started tossing them around in the air and the two victims were yelling out in both worry and fear. The Rainbooms who were helping some of the students along with the Shadowbolts heard their screams as they looked and saw Midnight Sparkle and Dark-Alicorn (R/N) throwing (Y/N) and Sunset around like ragdolls. The Rainbooms were the most shocked at seeing (Y/N) and Sunset entrapped in this.

Rainbow Dash: (Y/N)! Sunset!

Pinkie Pie: Stop! You're hurting them!

Dark-Alicorn (R/N): What do you think the point of this is?

He snarkily comments as the two then proceed to start swinging them either onto the ground or onto the wall of the school as (Y/N) and Sunset voiced extreme yells of pain through each impact. (Y/N) gets thrown onto the ground once more as the Shadowbolts on the opposite side were staring at all of this in shock as they know that neither Twilight nor (R/N) wouldn't go so far as to try and actually kill someone.

Lemon Zest: Stop (R/N)! Snap out of it, dude!

Indigo Zap: Please, (R/N)! Stop it!

The violent moment was concluded when they both took (Y/N) and Sunset and slammed the two into each other, making them go unconscious as Dark-Alicorn (R/N) and Midnight Sparkle both smirked evilly while raising them high up into the air.

Midnight Sparkle: Hm, by my calculations, I'd say that they now have a 0% chance of waking up.

Dark-Alicorn (R/N): Not good enough... Let's put it in the negatives.

He said as they both raised their hands up into the air making all of the Rainbooms and Shadowbolts gasp at what they were about to do.

The Rainbooms: NO!

Midnight Sparkle & Dark-Alicorn (R/N): ...Farewell!

They both threw their hands downwards... and they slammed both humans down onto the ground with such an impact that it caused a small explosion.

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Everyone shielded their eyes from the dust, but when it cleared... it showed two severely injured and unconscious human figures... which were (Y/N) (L/N) and Sunset Shimmer. The Rainbooms all gasped in horror at seeing their friend and boyfriend beaten like this as they were just about to make their way over to the both of them before being rudely cut off by Midnight Sparkle and Dark-Alicorn (R/N).

Midnight Sparkle: I'm afraid it's much too late to save them!

Dark-Alicorn (R/N): Now that they're out of the way, you can call us even! Now...

He starts prowling closer to the Rainbooms, making them back away.

Dark-Alicorn (R/N): What to do with the rest of you?

Pinkie Pie: Hey, that rhymed!

She chirped which was met with deadpanned stares from the rest of her friends including both Midnight Sparkle and Dark-Alicorn (R/N).

Rainbow Dash: *sarcastically* Really? Really, Pinkie?

Pinkie Pie: What? It does!

Fluttershy then turns to Applejack with extreme fear and worry.

Fluttershy: W-We can't let them get away with this... c-can we?

Applejack grumbles in frustration for as much as she wanted to say no to that, she had to face the harsh truth.

Applejack: Without magic... or our friends... What can we do?

Applejack was indeed right about that as all five of them continued to look ahead at their fallen comrades as they didn't appear to be moving a single inch.

Midnight Sparkle: Heh, nice to see someone with halfway decent common sense. Mind keeping them at bay whilst I open a few portals?

Dark-Alicorn (R/N): Knock yourself out.

Midnight Sparkle then proceeds to fly upwards and do her thing while Dark-Alicorn (R/N) made sure that the Rainbooms didn't move an inch by threatening them with dark (R/F/C) energy in his fist.

Dark-Alicorn (R/N): Go ahead. Make. My. Day.

The camera then cuts over to both (Y/N) and Sunset who were still unconscious as it zooms in on the both of them.

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The entire scene then went pitch black as this couple began hanging in the air in limbo as while there was no one for them to talk to in their state... various faces of those they deeply care about started floating across from them.

Over both of them, the rest of their friends' forms in colorful silhouettes could be seen as they just circled around the two while shooting genuine smiles before disappearing as a small spark of light.

Over (Y/N), a small spark of light then slowly formed into a certain purple alicorn princess that he knows that he cares so much about just as much as she cares for him no matter what world he is from.

Over Sunset, another spark of light formed vaguely into another alicorn princess that was formerly Sunset's mentor and somepony she knows thinks and cares about her just like how she wanted her parents to treat her as well.

They disappear before two familiar voices that sounded like Princess Twilight Sparkle and Princess Celestia could suddenly be heard from around them.

Twilight Sparkle: (Echo) The magic contained in my Element was able to unite with those that helped create it!

Princess Celestia: (Echo) We cannot change what we have done in the past, but for now we both try our best to give ourselves a better future.

Twilight Sparkle: (Echo) The magic of friendship doesn't just exist in Equestria. It's everywhere.

Hearing all of those words from their past interactions with these close allies made both of them realize that they didn't need to find the magic inside of the pendant all of this time in order to use the magic of friendship to put a stop to this...

It was with them the entire time. (Y/N) and Sunset's eyes opened up... to show that they were both glowing light blue and (F/C) as now they know what they have to do.

(End Music Here)

Back in reality, Midnight Sparkle was still wreaking havoc across Canterlot High by blasting in random directions to create rifts between the Human World and Equestria, possibly to tear and combine both parts of the realities into one. Dark-Alicorn (R/N) smirked at Midnight Sparkle doing her job while he kept an eye on the Rainbooms watching this destruction go on and on.

The Rainbooms didn't think they would have any chance of winning without the rest of their friends being by their side as they stood still clearly still dejected about the loss of (Y/N) and Sunset...

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That is until random rainbow light illuminated in the middle of the courtyard which the Rainbooms were the first ones to notice.

Pinkie Pie: What's that?!

She pointed as Dark-Alicorn (R/N) would be completely stupid to not also notice the blatantly obvious rainbow light emitting from the two individuals that him and Midnight Sparkle tried to destroy earlier. Midnight Sparkle was even concerned about this as she quickly paused her curiosity on magic and turned towards (Y/N) and Sunset.

Everybody around at this point was watching as (Y/N) and Sunset slowly floated off of the ground, covered in auras of their respective colors. They both then got upright in the air, still with their eyes completely closed... before (Y/N)'s hand slowly balled up into a fist.

Swirls of (F/C) and orange magic then slowly circled around (Y/N) and Sunset before slowly picking up pace around them... and they suddenly entered both of them as the two opened their eyes and a huge bright white light shone across the entire area.

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Once the light died down... it revealed to (Y/N) and Sunset completely awoken and alive as they were both Ponied-Up with serious expressions on their faces as they both glared towards Midnight Sparkle and Dark-Alicorn (R/N). The Rainbooms all grew huge happy looks at seeing that their best friend and boyfriend were alive.

(Y/N): Hmph. You actually thought you could defeat me by transforming into a monster?!

Dark-Alicorn (R/N): This shouldn't be happening!

Midnight Sparkle: We practically destroyed both of you!

Sunset Shimmer: Wrong! You two may feel powerful right now, like you can have everything you want!

(Y/N): But it's not going to make you feel better! Trust us, we've been there!

Midnight Sparkle: Oh, you're wrong. Unlike you two, we CAN have everything we want!

Sunset Shimmer: No, you can't. Even with all that magic and power, you'll still be alone!

Dark-Alicorn (R/N): Really?! And why is that?!

(Y/N): Because you don't know where true magic comes from! It comes from Honesty...

As he mentions this Element of Harmony, Applejack's hair blows straight up from her head, her hat falls off, and a rivulet of magic shoots skyward from it.

Sunset Shimmer: Loyalty!

Next was Rainbow Dash as the same thing happened with her.

(Y/N): Laughter!

Pinkie Pie's hair then flows upwards as well.

Sunset Shimmer: Generosity!

Rarity was up as she felt the same magic energy causing her to levitate like the rest.

(Y/N): Kindness!

Fluttershy was the last one as we now see five streams of magic retract into the five heads, then redirect themselves towards the benevolent pair in the air confronting the two out of control beings. Sunset then takes (Y/N)'s hand as she smiles at him which he returned with one of his own.

Sunset Shimmer: And Heroism!

They both then aimed their confident glares back at the duo who were staring at the two entirely in shock of what was happening.

(Y/N) & Sunset Shimmer: And we want to show you two that it makes the most important magic of all...

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An explosion of pure white light then blanks out the entire screen as everybody including Midnight Sparkle and Dark-Alicorn (R/N) shield their eyes as the same ball of light grows to envelop them, but unlike her counterparts, (Y/N) and Sunset puts up no struggle against the encroaching glow and simply lets it take them.

The metamorphosis that happened with Sci-Twi and (R/N) earlier was happening the same way with (Y/N) and Sunset... but they took completely different forms than they did as inside, (Y/N)'s grows pony ears, his hair grows in length, and flows upwards and constantly changed colors from orange, yellow, pink, white, light blue, purple, and (F/C).

He then grows wings on back that were longer than his original Ponied-Up form and they had a touch of (F/C) on them as well. His clothes took on an entirely different form as well as the design all over his outfit grew (F/C) hearts and a train extended down to his legs before flowing like a cape. Finally, a bright rainbow energy forms from his forehead as it slowly transforms into a rainbow glowing horn. (Y/N) had transformed into... Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N).

Sunset had a change herself with winged, gold-colored high-heeled shoes marked with her red and yellow sunburst and flame-like projections that extend up the shin from the instep. A long white dress train materializes behind them. A short, white fingerless glove appears on her hand, a sun-marked bracelet on her upper arm, and a point of burning yellow light flares up in the center of her forehead. It then elongates into a long, straight horn.

Her hair is blowing up from her head, and there are red markings around her eyes to resemble a domino mask. The dress is strapless, in shades of white, light yellow, and pink, and the skirt is knee-length in front. She wears a white choker set with a sunburst, gloves and bracelets on both arms, and two immense wings of golden light stand out from her back. Sunset Shimmer has transformed into... Daydream Shimmer.

Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N) & Daydream Shimmer: ...The Magic of Friendship!

Everybody below including the Rainbooms and the Shadow Five were staring at these two new powered up beings in both astonishment and extreme shock. Midnight Sparkle and Dark-Alicorn (R/N) both grew the same amount of shock as well before they both looked at each other and scowled as now they've someone who can even the playing field with them.

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Both Dark-Alicorn (R/N) and Midnight Sparkle growled in anger... but they both soon chuckled mischievously as the former crossed his arms arrogantly.

Dark-Alicorn (R/N): You two can pull off any effort that you want to try and stop us...

Midnight Sparkle: But all it will do is delay the inevitability that both of these worlds are soon to witness!

Dark-Alicorn (R/N) then turns around and gets ready to shoot a magic blast towards the school with a smirk on his face... but a hard kick to the face from Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N) stops his assault in an instant as he yells out in pain before crashing onto the wall himself.

Dark-Alicorn (R/N): GAH!

The Rainbooms and Shadowbolts all had their mouths hanging open at this new insane power that (Y/N) and Sunset have against their foes now. Midnight Sparkle stares at Dark-Alicorn (R/N) in shock before looking back at the two in slight fear.

Midnight Sparkle: (This is impossible...)

She then scowls at them once more.

Midnight Sparkle: (I've gotten THIS far in trying to figure out how the magic works between this world and that world... I'm not going to let these two stop me from finding all of the answers that I seek! Or getting in the way of his goal as well!)

Once this thought ended, she reached out an arm towards Dark-Alicorn (R/N) before activating magic to pull him out of the wall that he got knocked into and back towards her as Dark-Alicorn (R/N) shakes his head before glaring back at Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N) and Daydream Shimmer.

Dark-Alicorn (R/N): Hope that brain of yours is big enough to come up with an idea for what comes next to dealing with these two!

Midnight Sparkle: Working on it!

Dark-Alicorn (R/N) then points towards Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N).

Dark-Alicorn (R/N): Don't think that just because you caught me off guard means that you can stand up to me alone, Hero!

Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N): Clearly, you've forgotten about my partner, (R/N). *smiles* Neither of us are ever alone.

Daydream Shimmer: And we're not going to let you two be alone and let that magic consume you either.

Midnight Sparkle: *chuckles* How amusing! Come on then, show us what you got!

Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N) and Daydream Shimmer looked at each other and gave agreeing nods.

Daydream Shimmer: I'll try and take on Twilight. (R/N) is all yours, (Y/N).

Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N): You read my mind, Sunset. Alright... time to show them what we're made of!!

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Both Daydream Shimmer and Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N) then charged up fiery auras around both of them to exert their power ready to fight. Midnight Sparkle and Dark-Alicorn (R/N) both smirked as they did the exact same things with dark purple and dark (R/F/C) auras around them. Once both pairs felt ready to fight, they each charged towards each other getting ready to rumble.

Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N) & Daydream Shimmer: I don't care what you're thinkin' as you turn to me

Both of the boys exchanged punches and kicks clearly on equal ground with each other while the two girls were shooting blasts and beams at each other to avoid each projectile as they fought.

'Cause what I have in my two hands

Dark-Alicorn (R/N) punched Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N) back which he blocked with two arms. Dark-Alicorn (R/N) then tries to rush at him again, but Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N) countered with a kick that sent him backwards.

Is enough to set me free (set me free)

When Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N) tries to follow up with a couple of more kicks, Dark-Alicorn (R/N) blocked every single one of these before uppercutting him into the sky which sent him flying and Dark-Alicorn (R/N) quickly caught up as he punched Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N) a couple of times in the back as well.

I can fight the feelin' to resist it all the time

Down below on the ground, all of the students were looking up into the air witnessing the battle going on with extreme worry in their eyes as the Rainbooms were all worried for both (Y/N) and Sunset while the Shadowbolts on the other side were all hoping that (Y/N) and Sunset will be able to save Sci-Twi and (R/N) from their evil transformations.

But when it's just too much to take

You sneak up from behind

Over with Midnight Sparkle and Daydream Shimmer, Midnight Sparkle covered one of her fists in a turquoise aura and repeatedly tried to jab at Daydream Shimmer with this, but she just kept on dodging with a calm look on her face before finally catching one of her attempts her own hand.

Is it me

You say, you're looking for

Midnight Sparkle growls in anger as her eyes glow a menacing green color and she fires a beam from her free hand at Daydream Shimmer's stomach. Luckily, Daydream Shimmer was able to make a force field in time to block this assault on her.

Let me show you who I am and what I'm here for... (here for)

As Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N) was knocked away a fair distance from the school, he suddenly made six spheres of energy in different colors appear around him before they got absorbed into him and he begins rocketing himself back towards Dark-Alicorn (R/N) at incredible speeds as the guy got a hard knuckle to the face and it was so powerful that it caused a small gust of wind to blow around them.

Heeeeeeeeeeeey!

Dark-Alicorn (R/N) got sent flying right past Midnight Sparkle as Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N) chased after him. Midnight Sparkle tries sending a hook punch towards Daydream Shimmer who ducks under this before parrying her second attempt at this and she was able to counterattack with a magic blast to Midnight Sparkle's body.

Try to reach inside of me

Try to drain my energy

Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N) caught up with Dark-Alicorn (R/N) as he began attacking him in all directions before roundhouse kicking him in the back which sent back and Midnight Sparkle was getting ready to send another attack towards Daydream Shimmer, but she wasn't ready for Dark-Alicorn (R/N) to get knocked straight into her.

Let me show you just what I'm made of!

Simple curiosity, try to take a bite of me

Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N) then teleports right beside Daydream Shimmer and lets the huge rainbow aura that he had dissipate and gives an arrogant smirk ahead of them before it quickly changes to one of worry that Daydream Shimmer had as well.

Let me show you just what I'm made of now!

Two blasts then came out of nowhere and hit the two in the face which they didn't have time to block as they both shook their heads to regain their composure. Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N) was getting ready to go after Dark-Alicorn (R/N) again... but not before Midnight Sparkle intercepts his assault by body blowing him in the stomach and she grabs Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N) by the back before throwing him downwards to the ground.

Like a million faces, I've recognized them all

And one by one they've all become

Daydream Shimmer anticipates this with some surprise before she sees Dark-Alicorn (R/N) shoot a spear-like projectile from his hand towards her which Daydream Shimmer almost failed to put a force field up to block, but it apparently was so strong that it broke her force field.

A number as they fall (as they fall)

In the face of reason, I can take no more

Seeing that they're targets have now decided to take on their opposite foe, Daydream Shimmer gets a serious look as she won't let their plan stop them from trying to end this fight as quickly as they can.

One by one they've all become

Daydream Shimmer then charged some magic energy into both of her hands as she swung both of them outwards towards Dark-Alicorn (R/N) producing an energy wave that pushed him back a fair distance away from her. A dark (R/F/C) glow then grew around Dark-Alicorn (R/N) as he made himself teleport over to Daydream Shimmer before making his aura explode with energy that knocked Daydream Shimmer onto the front school wall.

A black mark on the floor

Is it me (Is it me)

With Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N), he was laying on the ground grasping his head before he glared back up at Midnight Sparkle as he made his aura grow once more before making himself teleport. He then somersaults himself into Midnight Sparkle and brings both her and himself up into the sky before flying above and stomps her back towards the surface with both feet.

You say (You say), you're looking for

Let me show you who I am and what I have in store (in store)

This sends her through a portal and back out another one making her get launched back into the air as she grows an angry look before instantly teleporting to Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N) and throws a couple of punches to his face before slamming him back down the ground.

Hey! Hey! Yeah!

Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N) was able to stick his landing as Midnight Sparkle quickly lands back down on the ground and prepares another energy-charged jab at him, but not before he sees Daydream Shimmer land right behind him. They both looked at each other and smiled, getting the same idea as both of their foes were ready to assault them with magic, but they both duck as Dark-Alicorn (R/N) accidentally shoots a beam at Midnight Sparkle who didn't see this coming.

Try to reach inside of me

Daydream Shimmer and Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N) then swapped places as both the latter and Dark-Alicorn (R/N) collided punches with each other once more to test each other's strength.

Try to drain my energy

The camera cuts to each one of their faces showing Dark-Alicorn (R/N) glaring Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N) down with increased anger and effort while his rival slowly gets a smirk on his face even though he was somewhat struggling.

Let me show you just what I'm made of!

Meanwhile, Daydream Shimmer and Midnight Sparkle tested each other's magic strength by firing beams at each other as Midnight Sparkle's angry eyes slowly narrowed towards Daydream Shimmer while Daydream Shimmer had a more calm and serious look towards Midnight Sparkle.

Simple curiosity, try to take a bite of me

Both of the heroes were soon able to catch the other one off guard as Daydream Shimmer fires a blast as Midnight Sparkle while Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N) throws Dark-Alicorn (R/N) upwards once more.

Let me show you just what I'm made of now!

Both of the corrupted beings then glare down at their enemies as they made their dark auras grow bigger than them, their hair was flowing, and their eyes were glowing too as both Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N) and Daydream Shimmer were getting a bad feeling from this.

You can take another life long try

Midnight Sparkle then brought her hands up and charged a giant cyan energy sphere, crackling with purple electricity. She then fires this down at the two as Daydream Shimmer and Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N) both hold their hands together to share their power with each other before they both use their linked hands to shoot a golden beam upwards towards Midnight Sparkle to counter this!

You can take another try

The beams cancel each other out midway between them. Daydream Shimmer and Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N) push their energy toward Midnight Sparkle. Dark-Alicorn (R/N) wasn't going to let them win so easily as he shares his energy with Midnight Sparkle allowing her to shove a larger beam back causing her to smirk at Dark-Alicorn (R/N) as thanks. They both laugh crazily as the backwash comes perilously close to making contact with the both of their faces. Students from both schools stare in mingled fear and awe at the cataclysmic showdown raging above their heads...

However, the Rainbooms weren't going to let their foes win so easily as all five of them grew magic auras around them and they all yelled out as different colored beams overtook each of them and when they all died down... They revealed each of the Rainbooms Ponied-Up from the magic of friendship that was in each of them.

Midnight Sparkle and Dark-Alicorn (R/N) look to the side and they both look at this in extreme shock while both Daydream Shimmer and Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N) were surprised to see their friends Ponied-Up as well. Applejack and Rainbow Dash rise up into the air before the former grabs the Ponied-Up tomboy's wrist and swings her around before throwing her upwards towards Dark-Alicorn (R/N) and Midnight Sparkle.

The Rainbooms: Try to reach inside of me

Rainbow Dash flies up to them at supersonic speeds as she flies and circles around them causing them both to lose their focus on their power and spin around dizzy from this. Once they were caught off guard, Applejack took this opportunity to fly up to them herself... and she pushes them downwards towards the beam that was coming their way.

Try to drain my energy

Let me show you just what I'm made of!

The rest of the Rainbooms then gather around Daydream Shimmer and Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N) and share their power with them to help them defeat Midnight Sparkle and Dark-Alicorn (R/N) as the two smile at them before at each other as they are both glad to have the rest of these girls as their best friends.

Simple curiosity, try to take a bite of me

Dark-Alicorn (R/N) and Midnight Sparkle both felt dizzy, but they both put the last bit of their effort to try and hold back some defense on the beam that was nearly overtaking them... but they were slowly losing to what the magic of friendship holds.

Let me show you just what I'm made of now...

Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N) & Daydream Shimmer: Try to reach inside of me (The Rainbooms: Let me show you what I'm made of!)

Try to drain my energy (The Rainbooms: Let me show you what I'm made of!)

Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N), Daydream Shimmer, & The Rainbooms: Let me show you just WHAT I'M MADE OF!!

Both of the villains above were groaning and straining against this magic and down below, Spike and Sunny Flare both ran onto the sidewalk and called up to both of them.

Spike/Sunny Flare: Twilight!/(R/N)!

Their call shakes them out of their insane reverie as they both look down to see them staring up with big, wide, and terrified eyes as Sunny Flare's eyes were watering up as well. A blink returns their constricted pupils and irises and glowing whites to their normal appearances.

Sci-Twi/(R/N): Spike?/Sunny?

The distraction gives Daydream Shimmer and Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N) the perfect opportunity to bulldoze their beam towards them, widening it at the same time. As it surges into their faces as they blink their eyes back into their transformed state, but it does not a lick of good.

Midnight Sparkle & Dark-Alicorn (R/N): NOOOOOOOOO!!

The glare washes out all of her color before the view fades to white.

Inside of this white void, they were both looking around before they turned around with their eyes in their normal states as they saw that Daydream Shimmer and Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N) were also with them as they both slowly approached them while extending their hands out to them.

Daydream Shimmer: Take our hands.

Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N): We can both show you that there's something better waiting out there for the two of you.

Sci-Twi cowers away from the proffered fingers and squinches her whole face up in a silent internal war and (R/N) was pretty much the same as he had one of his hands clenched up in a fist shaking it in deep thought... before the two slowly opened their eyes and reached out across the space to accept their offer.

The two pairs of hands clasp each other as a wisps of energy appear and snake along their arms, making their way to their shoulders and hair. Sci-Twi and (R/N) look at each other before closing their eyes with a tremulous smile, a tear drifting away on the wind, and the view fades to white.

The broad pillar of light begins to shrink and dim, exposing the silhouettes of the two girls and two boys within as they slowly descend to the sidewalk. When it winks out, all of the rifts Midnight Sparkle created including the one she blew open in the walk have been closed and all four of them stand side by side, back to normal, if rather disheveled. Sci-Twi's hair has come loose from its bun and (R/N) looked somewhat frazzled as they both looked and saw that they were fully human.

Sci-Twi: I'm so sorry. I didn't mean for any of this to happen.

She looks away as (R/N) places a hand on her shoulder. Sunset solemnly looked back as she placed a hand on her heart.

Sunset Shimmer: I know, and going by my own experiences, they'll forgive you.

She takes both of Sci-Twi's hands as she smiles warmly at Sunset. Then, Spike barked off screen before he tackled his owner with glee. She giggles lightheartedly as she rekindles with her puppy. For once, (R/N) smiled at her out of genuine happiness for her well being.

(R/N): (I think this is the first time I ever saw her smile. What is it about girls looking prettier that way?)

???: (R/N)!

A voice calls out to him and before (R/N) could react, he's tackled to the ground by an overly anxious Sunny Flare hugging him dearly. She then grabs him by his collar and starts shaking him like a ragdoll before slapping him hard across the face.

Sunny Flare: Don't you EVER worry me like that again! Do you have any idea how worried I was?! I almost thought you were a goner!

She starts to pepper him with kisses as (R/N) slowly backs away for a moment. He grabs one of his arms and looks away from Sunny in guilt.

(R/N): I... I didn't think you'd care that much after we fought.

Sunny Flare: (R/N), of course I care! That's what I was trying to tell you the whole time!

The rest of the Shadowbolt girls approach Sunny Flare from behind.

Sunny Flare: All of us care about you, we want to help you and I felt... betrayed that you wouldn't tell us what was wrong. I just want you to be honest with me, (R/N). Is that really too much to ask?

(R/N): It would be... if it wasn't so complicated.

Sugarcoat: What's complicated about trusting your own harem? That's the whole point of it.

(R/N): That's not what I mean. Look, you all remember that time Dean Cadance called me to go meet with Cinch?

Lemon Zest: Yeah, after that musical number, right?

(R/N): Yes, that. I didn't want her to find out, but... she apparently knew about us from the security system and I know for a fact she wouldn't allow the relationship we have.

Sunny Flare: Okay...

(R/N): But she was willing to let it slide if we won the Friendship Games which is why I was a bit... unnerved than usual these past couple days. The last thing I'd ever want is to lose you girls and I couldn't let Cinch get in the way of what we had, so... I had no choice. I couldn't say anything because I'm certain Sunny would've told her off and I would've lost you all regardless, but there's also the fact that I know how much winning means to all of you and I didn't want you to see me fail... I'm sorry.

Sunny Flare: Dearie...

She takes a couple steps closer as she cups his cheek in her hand.

Sunny Flare: We never cared about winning; we just want to please you. I thought that winning meant a lot to you, so I always tried my best for your sake. I'd do anything for you, (R/N). Anything at all for you.

Her face turns to a scowl.

Sunny Flare: And I would never let someone like Cinch break us up. If she does end up releasing the footage from those tapes, then so be it! That's not going to stop me from being with you and I doubt it'll stop them either!

Sugarcoat: Well, realistically—

Sunny Flare: Just get over here and hug him already!

She snaps as the other four comply and trap (R/N) in for a group hug. He smiles a little before he hugs them back as a small tear streams down his face.

(R/N): I'm so lucky to have all of you.

Sunny Flare: So am I, but listen (R/N), I'm sorry for what I said at the Quad-Cross Relay field. I shouldn't be nosy with your personal business.

(R/N): No, Sunny, I'm the one who's sorry. I shouldn't have said I didn't need you to care. I'm happy you care that much, but that's what made it worse for me when Cinch threatened to take you girls away from me, so... I said that, so that I could ease the pain, but it only made it worse.

Lemon Zest: Dude, I don't care if Cinch expelled me, I'm not gonna leave you just because she wants it.

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* It makes sense why she'd want to break us up. *sourly* She could never get out of the friend zone!

Indigo Zap: Where even is Cinch?

Sunny Flare: Who cares where she is? She left our boyfriend to rot in the mess she caused.

(R/N): The only thing Cinch is concerned about is her own well-being and rep. I know everyone believed that she was looking out for our futures, but she never cared in the slightest about any of her students.

Sugarcoat: Well, it's not rocket science considering how she bailed when she saw you and Twilight transform.

Speaking of which, the headmistress herself peaks out from behind the bleachers and looks around to discover that the situation had been resolved. However, considering how she fled from the situation like a coward, she hadn't learned a thing. So, the second she saw the three other principals, she immediately scowled at them.

Principal Cinch: Principal Celestia, on behalf of Crystal Prep, I demand that you forfeit the Friendship Games! Clearly, CHS has had unfair advantage for quite some time! And it's certainly obvious that your students have been using magic for their own benefit!

Apparently, this was heard from right behind her as both the Rainbooms and the Shadowbolts instantly shot her glares especially (Y/N) and (R/N) as the former facepalmed in annoyance while the latter growled in anger.

(Y/N): Seriously...? She's still on about the Friendship Games after all of what just happened?!

Sunny Flare: She left the second (R/N) and Twilight became those things. This honestly isn't all that surprising.

(R/N): So that's what you're gonna feed to them? After you purposely coaxed Twilight into doing the exact same thing, which by the way, is the reason why we couldn't even finish the Friendship Games?!

Principal Cinch: Who's side are you on?

(R/N): Obviously, not yours! Do you have any idea how much of a dread it is to pretend to like having you as a principal?! I'd honestly prefer to beg on the streets if I didn't have an ulterior motive to attend this school! Excuse me, girls.

He breaks off from the group hug as he stomps over to Cinch as he raises a fist at her.

(R/N): I'll be frank with you, I hated you since the day my father dumped me into this asylum of a school and the only thing keeping my sanity is everyone else at CPA. Especially those five.

He thumbed towards his harem behind him as the five girls approached behind (R/N), slightly intimidating Cinch.

(R/N): I honestly could rule this school better than you ever could! I am the King of Crystal Prep after all!

Principal Cinch: A true King doesn't abandon his school by making peace with his adversaries.

(R/N): You abandoned us.

She paused for a moment, seeing that he had a point there until she scoffed.

Principal Cinch: ...Well, it improved you. You're a lot more respectful than the (R/N) I talked to days ago.

(R/N): Oh, am I cool enough for you now? *laughs* Well, that was easy. It only cost me, oh, I don't know, freaking EVERYTHING!

Principal Cinch: Now—

(R/N): You talk to your own students and staff like we aren't people, Cinch! Then you bailed and left me and Twilight as power-hungry maniacs that could put all of their lives at risk when it was all YOUR FAULT!! Everyone was convinced that this was all for the sake of their own futures, but all we are to you is nothing more than a bunch of meat shields that you can blame if people get leery! You are a pathetic, corrupt, selfish, aging, control freak who's so lost in her own world that you'll go as far as to leave the people that trust you to rot! I don't know who nominated you to be the head of a private school like CPA, but I guarantee that it's one of the worst mistakes they ever made!

Principal Cinch was slightly surprised by this outburst, but this didn't phase her at all as she adjusted her glasses while staring down at (R/N) with a calm look on her face.

Principal Cinch: Hmph. I think you seem to forget the most crucial part of this as I do indeed have a special alliance with your father. I can blame all of Canterlot High at the school board for all of the said magic that happened and I can blame you for your father, especially for your extreme defiance which technically won't be a lie. So it's my word against yours.

(R/N)'s eyes widened from this with a small gasp of worry as he didn't want to even imagine what he might go through if his father found out that all of this happening was his fault and he could lose pretty much everything in this state. However, (Y/N) who was with his harem saw and heard this before he gets a smug grin as he looks at his girls before he casually walks over to Principal Cinch, (R/N), and his harem.

(Y/N): *clears throat* Ladies... and gentleman right here.

(R/N): *sighs* Hero, please... not now.

(Y/N): Actually, this is something you all might wanna hear, and I do mean ALL of you. It turns out that you're right about your principal here being possibly the worst one that I've ever seen.

(R/N): Um... I think that's putting it lightly, but go ahead.

(Y/N): So... I wasn't entirely sure why exactly Cinch meant so much business when it came to the Friendship Games until my principal, who is actually a close friend of someone who used to be the superintendent of the school, told me everything.

He then turns to Principal Cinch with a deadpan look on his face.

(Y/N): I mean seriously... Does hearing (L/N) always strike a nerve down your spine? You do realize that I'm her one and only son.

(R/N): Uhh... I'm still kinda lost here, Hero. What exactly are you trying to convey here?

(Y/N): That's the icing on the cake here, (R/N). About some time ago, my mother used to be superintendent of Canterlot, so I wouldn't be surprised if she made a ton of friends or allies with the school board considering she's best friends with my principal and vice principal. Cinch, I'm sure the school board would already find it hard to believe that all of this magic across Canterlot High happened... but I wonder... what exactly would the school board react... to hearing THIS~?

(Y/N) then pulls out his phone and immediately plays a recording that was clearly of Principal Cinch's voice.

Principal Cinch: (Recording) Let's just say I'm covering my bases. Who knows? Perhaps they will reveal to you the secret to Canterlot High's newfound success.

Sci-Twi: (Recording) I dunno. Spying feels kind of... wrong.

Principal Cinch: (Recording) Well, it's your decision, Twilight. It's not as if your application hangs in the balance. On second thought, yes, it does.

Everybody around clearly heard this as all of their eyes popped wide open while Principal Cinch's mouth slowly dropped in shock as (Y/N) even played the recording once more with a smug look on his face to clearly show that this was Principal Cinch and Sci-Twi's voices being heard. Even (R/N) was shocked by this as he didn't know if he should be shocked or impressed that (Y/N) is able to turn the tables on Cinch. The principal attempts to keep her composure, despite having an exasperated panic attack on the inside.

Principal Cinch: I suppose eavesdropping is something you inherited from your mother. Not that I'm shocked or that it matters. This doesn't change anything.

(Y/N): That's great to hear. I suppose that I could just show and tell the school board this about how the principal of CPA loves to coerce her students into getting what she wants. *sharp inhale* Imagine the outrage.

Principal Cinch: What I'm imagining is why the school board would even care to listen to you. Your mother isn't the superintendent anymore; she can't hold your hand to get through to them.

(Y/N): You're right... she isn't. BUT I know one, she has a close friendship with Celestia and Luna who we can all already agree have much more benevolent minds than you for someone who runs with their tails between their legs when something involving all of your students is going on. Two, she has a second job too if you didn't know that involves her working for the government. So... combine a former superintendent with two close friends AND work for the government... What does that spell out for you~?

(Y/N) asked, smugly grinning at her. Principal Cinch's eyes widened from this and she had nothing else to counter this as even (R/N) was smirking at Cinch with his arms crossed.

(R/N): Wow, Cinch... Are you speechless? That's a first.

Principal Cinch: I-I can... Y-You can't possibly...

(Y/N): Hold your lips. It's called a hustle, sweetheart... Boom!

(R/N): I never thought I'd ever hear "sweetheart" out of you.

(Y/N): It's... a reference to something.

It wasn't just these two who were against Principal Cinch as even the rest of the Rainbooms, Principal Celestia, Vice Principal Luna, and even Dean Cadance were all going up against her with mixed looks of either smug grins or mischievous smiles. The pressure was really getting to Cinch as her usually stoic demeanor was replaced with heated, frustrated anger. The grins around her only served to multiply said anger which was enough to even make one of her eyes twitch as a result. With no one in support of her, and with her options backed into a corner, Cinch had no choice but to relent which would finally put an end to her near perfect streak of wins, and that much was clear to her. Straightening out her vest, she takes a quick intake of breath and speaks.

Principal Cinch: *sighs* Well, I suppose one loss on my record isn't all that big of an issue. Very well, I admit defeat. I hope that's what you wanted to hear because it's the only time you'll ever hear me say it. Though don't expect me to stick around for the after party however, I... need time for myself.

With that she turns around and walks off as everyone watches her leave across the curb which (R/N) sees with a deadpan expression before turning to everyone else with a smirk.

(R/N): You know, 67% of people die from jaywalking.

This makes everyone around snicker from this little claim that (R/N) made before Principal Celestia decides to speak up for everyone around.

Principal Celestia: Well, I know these Friendship Games haven't been what any of us expected, but given what we've all just been through, I think it's fair to declare us all winners.

Hands and fists shoot toward the gloomy gray sky as cheers float up.

Applejack: Hey Rainbow, you mind tossin' mah hat for me?

Rainbow Dash: Heh, sure thing, AJ!

She takes the cowgirl's hat and tosses it high into the air while cheering alongside her classmates.

Applejack: Now, go get it.

Rainbow looks back at her to see her with a serious look before she grows a little nervous and hastily runs off to retrieve her friend's hat.

Pinkie Pie: I'll take that as a win any day of the week! I mean come on, you all can agree that battling evil magic already makes us look so cool, right?

Rarity: Well, of course darling. But really though, I think we can all agree on the fact that these days were a bit rough with both schools. A win for all of us is what we rightfully needed.

(Y/N): Yeah, you're right, Rares. These days were pretty tough, but I have to admit...

He then turns to (R/N).

(Y/N): (R/N) here was actually pretty tough himself and that's something I've got to acknowledge... *smirks* Though that didn't mean anything at all since I beat him in the end anyways.

(R/N): Oh, don't stroke your ego so much, Hero. You know a part of me actually wants to imagine kicking your butt in that crazy form I had to take for some time.

(Y/N): Kicking MY butt?! Puh-lease, (R/N)! I knocked you out in no time flat!

They both then started to butt heads again as Sunset Shimmer facepalms from this a little before approaching the two clearly-still rivals.

Sunset Shimmer: Guys, come on. Everything turned out alright in the end, so does it really ma-

(Y/N) & (R/N): OF COURSE!!!

This causes Sunset to flinch in fear as she puts her hands up in defense.

Sunset Shimmer: Geez, okay!

(R/N): But, enough of this friendly banter, Hero. I think you and I can agree that this last Friendship Games was rather indecisive as to which of us was truly more skilled, so until next time, when we're under more favorable circumstances, you'd better make sure you're ready for when we meet face to face once again.

His challenge was answered by (Y/N) through a smirk and a nod.

(Y/N): You bet.

(R/N) smiled at him a little, before that quickly dropped to a more serious expression.

(R/N): Hey, Hero...I mean, (Y/N)? I, uh... you mind if we have a talk in private?

(Y/N): Sure. Lead the way.

(R/N) leads him into the school and the two of them stop in the main foyer. (R/N) remained silent as he glanced back to the entrance to observe his harem talking peacefully amongst themselves which made him smile slightly before his serious expression returned and he looked back at (Y/N).

(R/N): I'll get straight to the point here, you really have it better than me.

This made (Y/N) raise an eyebrow in slight confusion.

(Y/N): What makes you say that?

(R/N): You're really asking that? Didn't you hear me screaming my frustrations out at Cinch earlier?

(Y/N) rubbed his head with a slightly embarrassed look.

(Y/N): Honestly, I was more surprised to see you of all people snap at your own principal like that, but I can't really blame you after all that happened out there. I think I did hear you mention something about a father though. What's that all about?

(R/N): *sighs* Well that... that's kind of a long story.

(Y/N): Well, my schedule's cleared up thanks to all that business out in the courtyard, so I think I've got enough time to hear you out.

(R/N): It's... not exactly something I like to talk about, and while I may not exactly consider us friends, I think you should at least know why I was pretending to be lost in my own world.

(Y/N) turns around and walks down the corridor, leaving (R/N) stranded and slightly confused as to what he was doing. Moments later, (Y/N) came back with a desk chair as he placed it right in front of (R/N) with its back facing him. He sits down in the chair backwards and rests his arms on the back part of the seat.

(Y/N): Proceed.

(R/N): So, about nine years ago, I was living with my dad before my days of attending Crystal Prep. Thing is, he had a corporate mindset, meaning he only cares about having a good rep and the benefits that come with it and he used me as a means to get to that point. He always pushed me to be the best of the best and I did everything he told me and more, but... it was never enough for him. He'd always say things like, "You're lucky enough to possess the privilege of being my son" or "Of all the sons I could've had, I get stuck with you?" or even "You fail one more time and I'll feed you to the poor!"

(Y/N) was definitely shocked to hear this as his eyes widened a little, but he kept on listening to (R/N)'s story.

(R/N): Because of that, I've always been a jerk to people and it got so bad to a point where I actually spoke out against my father at one point. That was when he planned on actually kicking me out of the house... after probably one of the worst beatings I've ever received from him. Though, before he could, Cinch called him up and somewhere during the conversation, my father asked if I could attend CPA and Cinch, being such a suck up to my dad, obviously agreed to it. Looking back at it... she probably had her eyes on him.

(Y/N): Seeing how Cinch is herself and hearing the way you describe your own father... I'm more surprised those two haven't really gotten together yet.

(R/N): Yeah, *sarcastically* a real match made in heaven. When I started attending CPA, I was miserable and also a whole lot worse than any of the average CPA students. Though, that all changed when I met Sunny Flare. I don't know why she ever bothered to talk to me that day, but she made me feel at ease there. And for the first time, I actually felt happy to be around someone else, so I started hanging with her and her friends. Then, I confessed to her one day, she accepted, her friends got jealous, we formed a harem, and the rest is history.

(Y/N): From the looks of it though... you seemed sort of defensive when it came to your harem, especially when it came to Cinch. I'm guessing not a lot of people knew about the harem?

(R/N): Oh, believe me, everyone knew about it. Everyone except Cinch... or so I thought. She's way more perceptive than she makes herself out to be, and it's honestly kinda terrifying. I hated the thought of her disbanding our harem, but what hurt me the most was the idea of losing Sunny to her.

He clenches his fists as he feels a small stream of tears fall down his face.

(R/N): She said that she loved me so many times, I almost lost count, but my father never told me that once. For once in my life, I had someone who loved me for myself and not just as a pawn to boost their rep, despite that being what Crystal Prep is. Sunny's not like the other students. She may give a cold shoulder in certain cases, but her heart's as warm as her name implies. If Cinch took her from me... I couldn't handle myself. I don't want to be lost in a sea full of more people to walk all over me, but more importantly, I didn't want to lose the one girl that actually brought joy into my life.

He looked up at (Y/N) as he wiped his tears away.

(R/N): I'm not saying the others don't bring me joy, but Sunny is the one that keeps me going in life. Losing her is a loss that no length of any winning streak could make up for.

There was no way (Y/N) couldn't feel so much sympathy for (R/N) as he turned his back towards (Y/N).

(R/N): Forget it... You probably wouldn't understand how this feels like.

Silence went on between them for some time before (Y/N) looks down to the ground with a sad look before he looks back up at (R/N) and stands up to respond to this comment.

(Y/N): Actually... I do...

(R/N) turned to (Y/N) surprised from hearing as now it was his turn to explain how he became the Hero of Canterlot High.

(Y/N): You ever get that feeling where you just have no place to escape and have walls surrounding you in every path? ...Well, that was pretty much how I lived my entire life outside of Canterlot... Isolated... no one to speak to... Well, no one but one person.

(R/N) went into thought with this for a second before he believes he could guess on who (Y/N) was talking about after their confrontation with Cinch outside.

(R/N): Wait... I think I did hear you say something about a mother and superintendent and all of that.

(Y/N): My principals pretty much explained the gist of that to me yesterday when I met Cinch for the first time. You see... I was pretty much alone my entire childhood... I didn't have any friends... nor could I make any because my mother told me that it was for my own protection... It made me miserable and I experienced loneliness for quite some time... that is until my mother decided to step down from her superintendent job and focus more on taking care of me instead. I always wondered before that, why I always had to stay trapped in a house... somewhat similar to a lost princess whose blonde hair glows when she sings.

(R/N) raised an eyebrow at that reference that (Y/N) made as the Hero waved off that last part as that was off topic.

(Y/N): Ignore that. My mother was always by my side when I needed her... She would play with me, train me, help me with pretty much anything... She was the friend I pretty much dreamed of having my entire life and I couldn't imagine a day where we would be separated... until it did happen.

(R/N)'s eyes widened from this as (Y/N) continued to explain and his eyes started to water when he got to this sensitive part.

(Y/N): I never talked about this around anybody else, but my girlfriends, but... one day I found her laying down on the floor unconscious and I got in contact with my principal who is a very close friend of my mother. We took her to the hospital and everything... turns out she's stuck in a really bad coma... and she still is to this day...

(R/N) was trying his best to not look so sad, but the best effort that he could put for this was to cross his arms and look slightly away with a sad look, but he was still willing to listen to the story.

(Y/N): *sighs* I didn't think there could be anyone who could replace her... I didn't want to feel alone again... Luckily, Principal Celestia was kind enough to help move me here to Canterlot and attend CHS here as well. I didn't think a school would even be the right place for me... I was definitely wrong as so many people here welcomed me with open arms and happy smiles... especially those girls out there.

He said pointing a thumb outside to his harem as they both turned to see the Rainbooms getting some medals from Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna.

(Y/N): All of them were willing to let me be happy again and I couldn't thank them enough for it. One day, I just knew I loved those girls so much that I convinced my own principal to allow me to form a harem with them and it's pretty normal for her and Vice Principal Luna to see at this point... but yeah, I've had it rough too, but I think we can both agree that we share something really big in common... and I'm not just talking about our harems.

(R/N): What do you mean?

(Y/N): Don't you see? We both were able to learn pretty much the exact same things when we attended our schools...

Him and (R/N) then turned back to look outside at all of the students as the Shadow Five outside were getting medals from Dean Cadance which made (R/N) smile and (Y/N) smiled as well.

(Y/N): Neither of us were ever alone in the first place.

(R/N) just crosses his arms with a slight smirk.

(R/N): Hmph. You never cease to surprise me, (M/C)-haired Hero. Honestly... you're the last person I would expect to be making me feel all sentimental.

(Y/N): You know what can I say? It's a habit of mine that dies hard.

(R/N): But-

(Y/N): And there it is.

He chuckles right after that.

(R/N): *smirks* You are something else, (Y/N) (L/N). Though I do suggest we reunite with our school and harems as they're probably waiting for us to receive our medals from the Friendship Games as well.

(Y/N): *smirks* What? Plannin' on stealing my spotlight, faker?

(R/N) just shakes his head genuinely.

(R/N): No... honestly, it pains me to say this, but... I owe you one. You helped me twice... from both the magic that consumed me and Twilight... and you pretty much saved my entire reputation when I was backed into a corner with Cinch.

He then looks down at one of his hands, the same one that he smacked (Y/N)'s away with earlier during the Quad-Cross Relay before he extends it out to (Y/N) which surprised him as (R/N) smiles at him.

(R/N): I think CHS made an adequate choice choosing you... Hero of Canterlot High.

(Y/N) looks down at (R/N)'s hand before he smiles back at him and accepts his hand as the two share a friendly handshake.

(Y/N): I could say the same thing to you... King of Crystal Prep.

(R/N): That said, don't think that this'll automatically make us best friends all of a sudden. I've still gotta properly kick your butt before anything else.

He stated, smirking competitively while (Y/N) had the same look.

(Y/N): Heh, I think you've got that backwards, pal.

The two of them narrowed their eyes at each other with small frowns that came back onto their mouths as they stared into each other's eyes for quite some time... before they both started laughing.

Once the laughter died down, both of them retracted their hands from each other before smirking at once another.

(Y/N): But don't you worry, (R/N), I'm gonna show you that you're not going to be able to beat me anytime soon.

(R/N): Hmph. The ultimate student doesn't lose to anyone. I guarantee that there won't be a challenge soon. In fact, let's make this more interesting. Loser has to buy milkshakes for the winner and his harem. Deal?

(Y/N): Deal!

The two of them trade arrogant smirks at each other before they proceed to walk back outside to join the rest of their friends.

The next day came around as a crowd of students had formed outside the front of CHS. (R/N) and his harem arrive a little after as they just came out of the front entrance of CHS as the awards ceremony for the Friendship Games has concluded. However, (R/N) spots Sci-Twi sitting down with Spike on the stairs and he contemplates a little bit if he should even talk to her.

He then decides to exhale before walking over to her and he kneels down before tapping her on the shoulder. Sci-Twi turns around and the moment she makes eye contact with (R/N), she flinches slightly.

Sci-Twi: (R/N)?

(R/N) sighs exasperatedly before he crosses his arms and looks away.

(R/N): Cool your jets, Spa- uh, Twilight, I'm not here to cause trouble... in fact it's the opposite...

He then sits down next to her and takes a deep breath before speaking to Sci-Twi while trying to look directly at her.

(R/N): L-Look, I'm... I'm sorry.

Sci-Twi's eyes light up upon hearing this and even Spike who she was holding in her arms looked up at (R/N) surprised as well.

(R/N): You may have accidentally made something that nearly caused us both to perish, but honestly... you wouldn't have done so if you hadn't been pressured into it... and even before Cinch convinced you to use that magic... I'll admit that I'm somewhat at fault too...

He then turns to Sci-Twi still with a slight frown on his face.

(R/N): You know, I don't really consider teasing a fun endeavor, despite it looking that way. I'm sorry for all the times I blew a fuse at you. You honestly aren't as bad as the school makes you out to be. To be honest, back when we were both being absorbed by that magic you released, I've realized that... that I've been nothing but a coward.

Sci-Twi couldn't believe that she was hearing (R/N) say this to her as it made her form a really small and sweet smile.

(R/N): I kinda wish I found you first...

Sci-Twi: Found me first? What do you mean?

(R/N): Well, you remember what I told you about my dad? After he was out of my life, I was pretty much on my own for the most part. Miserable in the exact same way that you were and the last thing I want is for anyone to go through the same kind of pain I did. Though, considering how high my rep was at CPA, I was too afraid to risk losing it by becoming friends with you. Peer pressure makes you do some of the worst crap, but I'm not saying that to justify what I did to you. I'm not asking for forgiveness, but I just want you to know that when we get back to CPA, I'll make sure everyone treats you with more respect and find you a lot of friends if that helps.

He said with a genuine smile making Sci-Twi smile brightly back at (R/N). They remained like that for a few moments until she did something unexpected... she gave him a hug, making him freeze in place.

Sci-Twi: Thank you so much, (R/N).

(R/N): U-Uhh... yeah... Don't mention it.

He said as all he did to reciprocate was just to pat her on the back with one hand. Sci-Twi breaks the hug before a huge thought comes to her mind. She looks over at (Y/N) conversing with the rest of the Rainbooms over at the Wondercolt statue.

Sci-Twi: Though... I think I already found them.

(R/N) raises an eyebrow from this before he looks over where Sci-Twi was looking and he looks at the Rainbooms for a moment before looking back at Sci-Twi.

(R/N): You mean them?

Sci-Twi: *nods* I may know about a lot of things, but friendship isn't really one of them. And you're right... I'm definitely not gonna learn more about it by being alone all the time.

(R/N): Well, you don't have to transfer to learn about that. I'm certainly far from a professional, but we could learn it together. Cinch is likely not going to stay in power for much longer, so I honestly think things are going to change for the better at CPA. I can't really change what happened between us before, but can't I at least have a chance to show you that I'm not the same guy that told you you're an accident waiting to happen?

Sci-Twi just smiles at (R/N) as she places her hand on his shoulder.

Sci-Twi: You already have.

She then looks back at the Rainbooms once more.

Sci-Twi: And it seems the students here at CHS know an awful lot about the subject, but it's not just that reason I feel like I should transfer. Those girls and... (Y/N) actually made me realize that I don't need to feel alone anymore.

She noticeably blushes at the mere mention of (Y/N). (R/N) saw this with a raised eyebrow as he looked back and forth between the Rainbooms and Sci-Twi. He then gets the idea as he crosses his arms with a sly smirk.

(R/N): *smirks* Ohhh, you got the hots for him don't you?

Sci-Twi: W-What?! N-No, what are you talking about?! Th-That's ridiculous!

(R/N): Come on, Twilight, you can't hide it from me. I've got five girls that get easily flustered around me on a daily basis, and you're incredibly easy to read.

Sci-Twi: O-Okay, fine. M-Maybe... maybe I sort of do. J-Just please... don't tell him.

(R/N): *chuckles* Heh. Your secret's safe with me.

He says as he stands up and begins to leave Sci-Twi so that she can go with her new friends, but he turns back towards her one more time with a smirk.

(R/N): Though, if I find out you guys aren't together in a couple of months, my mouth may slip.

He said with a wink before walking ahead and he joined with the rest of his harem who were all happy to have him over as Indigo Zap had an extra medal with her that she immediately put around (R/N) and Sunny Flare walks up and pecks (R/N) on the cheek before the King of Crystal Prep wraps arms around her and Sour Sweet bringing them for a hug. Sci-Twi and Spike look at each other with smiles as they couldn't help, but feel happy for (R/N). (R/N) looked back at her and then toward (Y/N).

(R/N): (Take good care of her, Hero.)

The Rainbooms, who were over at the Wondercolt statue were happily going on about their business as (Y/N) now has a medal around his neck with the Wondercolt emblem on it as he along with the rest of the girls had them as well. Sunset then opens up her journal and looks inside to still see no response from Princess Twilight.

Fluttershy: Still no word from Princess Twilight?

Sunset Shimmer: Not yet. But I think I may have figured out how magic works in this world. We pony up when we're showing the truest part of ourselves. I was so busy waiting for someone else to give me the answers that I gave up looking for them myself. I'm sure there will be more magical problems that pop up in this world, but like Applejack said, Princess Twilight has her own problems to worry about in Equestria. We can't expect her to always be around to help us.

(Y/N): Yeah, I agree. As much as it would be nice to have her here, she's got her own problems to deal with, especially with her being a princess and all. Though I can't lie on the fact that it would be nice to have someone with us that could help us explain more on problems that we face.

Sci-Twi: Maybe I can help?

They all turned to see Principal Celestia along with Sci-Twi as the tall woman placed a hand on the girl's shoulder with a smile.

Principal Celestia: It seems we have a new Wondercolt here at Canterlot High!

The Rainbooms all trade various smiles at varying levels of excitement from hearing this as they've now got a brand new addition to their group.

Sci-Twi: I'm not sure how much help I could be. But I'd like to try. If you would all give me a chance.

Principal Celestia: I'm sure I can count on you all to help her feel at home.

Sunset then throws an arm around Sci-Twi's shoulder.

Sunset Shimmer: You sure can.

(Y/N) then places a hand on Sci-Twi's shoulder with a smile.

(Y/N): Welcome to Canterlot High, Twilight!

All seven of them gather around the new arrival and her pet as Pinkie Pie cranks off a squeaky grin during this group hug.

The very next day, all of the Rainbooms were with their brand new friend, having a picnic over at the Wondercolt statue. Sci-Twi watches Fluttershy pet Spike, Applejack drinks a glass of juice, Rarity is working on Rainbow's hair, and Sunset eats a sandwich with (Y/N) sitting right beside her looking through his phone.

Applejack and Pinkie watch a couple of butterflies flit past, after which the side of the base ripples with energy... the portal has finally been reactivated after Twilight sealed it and somebody came out...

Princess Twilight emerges, sliding to a quick stop and in a tizzy. Unlike her two previous trips to this side, she manages to stay on her feet this time.

Twilight Sparkle: I'm so sorry I didn't get here sooner! I didn't get your messages until just now because (Y/N) and I were caught in this time travel loop and, honestly, it was the strangest thing that's ever happened to me!

Finally stopping for breath, she looks straight ahead of herself and lets her eyes bug out so far that they might be in danger of entering low earth orbit. The person in question that had obtained her sight was none other than her shy, human counterpart who was only able to give a small wave as a response.

(Y/N): Well... this is about as awkward as when I met myself... Twilight Sparkle... meet Twilight Sparkle...

After a couple of incredulous blinks, the one who was born a quadruped works her face into a weak grin.

Twilight Sparkle: Make that the second strangest.

Sci-Twi: T-There's... There's another me?!

(Y/N): (...Yep, exactly my reaction.) Y-Yeah, sorry we didn't exactly be more direct on the details, Twilight, but there's another you who's apparently also a pony princess from another world and blah, blah, blah. Basically we're living in a parallel world to hers... and vice versa.

He then turns towards her direction along with Sunset Shimmer.

Sunset Shimmer: We're glad you were able to come... even though you came after everything that happened during the Friendship Games.

Twilight Sparkle: Really? What did I miss?

Both (Y/N) and Sunset look at each other before eyeing Sci-Twi behind them before they both cringed and get nervous smiles on their faces.

Sunset Shimmer: Maybe it's better off that we explain sometime a little later.

(Y/N): Y-Yeah, what she said. Anyways, you seemed like you were in quite the rush. You said you had to deal with... time travel?!

Twilight scratches the back of her head slightly embarrassed.

Twilight Sparkle: Basically a pony that my (Y/N) and I knew from back when you and Sunset came to visit us... she wanted to take revenge on us by altering time causing me and him to be stuck in a loop and like you said... blah, blah, blah, it made us awfully busy, but we took care of everything and made a new friend too.

(Y/N) just chuckles at the similar explanation that Princess Twilight gave him as he just smiles at her.

(Y/N): I guess in Equestria, there's never a dull moment with you.

Twilight Sparkle: *sigh* You can say that again.

(Y/N): Even though crazy things have been happening on both sides of our worlds, it didn't stop us from thinking about you. We missed you a lot in fact.

Sunset Shimmer: Besides the whole story of needing you to figure out why magic still lingers in us... but yes, it's been quite awhile since we were able to see you back here.

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah, it has.

The pony princess turned human now went up to her human self.

Twilight Sparkle: Sooo... I'm sure you're practically bursting at the seams with questions, huh?

Sci-Twi: *nervous giggle* Honestly, that's exactly what's on my mind. It's also pretty much how I reacted when I found out about my talking dog...

The said talking dog walks past Sci-Twi sniffing the ground before going up towards Twilight.

Spike: It was all weird discovering it all at once. I mean, you smell exactly like my Twilight, but I can't help but catch a slight scent of a horse from you.

(Y/N): Pony actually, Spike. Anyways Twilight...

Twilight Sparkle & Sci-Twi: Yes?

(Y/N)'s eyes widened from this and he facepalms as he should've seen this outcome coming at some point.

(Y/N): *sarcastically* Right... How did THIS not happen when I saw myself? We don't know how often you're even going to come back, Twilight... so we might wanna find a way to tell you two apart...

Twilight and Sci-Twi look at each other before smiling nervously at each other.

Twilight Sparkle: That... seems like the best option...

Sci-Twi: Uh-huh. I can agree with that.

Sunset Shimmer: Uh... in that case... anybody got any ideas?

A certain pink hand from a rambunctious party girl suddenly shoots up into the air as she starts hopping up and down frantically.

Pinkie Pie: Ooh! Ooh! Me! Me, me, me, me! Pick me! Pick me!

(Y/N): Hmmm... Yes... Pinkie Pie?

Pinkie Pie: How 'bout... Glasses Twilight?! No, how 'bout Nerdy Twilight?! Nonono, how 'bout... *gasp* Sci-Twi!

(Y/N): Sci-Twi?

Pinkie Pie: It's a pun on her name mixed with Sci-Fi! I mean it's pretty much what our entire fandom calls her at this point!

(Fourth Wall Break)

(The Nintega Guy: Oh, come on!! SO close to being broken fourth wall free in this one!!)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: *sigh* Nintega, you realize that this is Pinkie, right? No matter what we try, she always does it.)

(Shadowlight2784: She's kinda like Herpes. It may not show itself physically after a while anymore, but it's always there lingering somewhere in your body, or in this case, always lingering somewhere in our stories to break the poor fourth wall.)

(The Nintega Guy: *groans* I literally have no argument to counter that... *sighs* Excuse me guys, while I run off and grab some extra gorilla glue and flex tape...)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: Don't forget the cans of crack filler!)

(Shadowlight2784: Or Flex Paste! That's also just as effective!)

(The Nintega Guy: Good call! Thanks!)

(End of Fourth Wall Break)

Everybody was looking around with strange looks before (Y/N) turned back to Pinkie Pie who was wearing an innocent grin on her face.

(Y/N): Uh... Pinkie? What are you talking about? Our fandom? What is that?

Pinkie just leans over with cute dilated eyes towards (Y/N).

Pinkie Pie: Say it~

She said with a squee. (Y/N) just groans and facepalms before shrugging his shoulders.

(Y/N): That's Pinkie folks!

Every girl around, but Sci-Twi chuckles from that as the violet human counterpart just raises an eyebrow.

Sci-Twi: I don't get it...

Rarity: You will after a while, darling.

(Y/N): Despite that... what do you think, "Sci-Twi"?

The girl with the brand new nickname puts a finger to her chin and thinks about it before she just nods and smiles.

Sci-Twi: It's acceptable. I think it'll grow on me.

Sunset Shimmer: Well, that's settled then.

Sunset then turns to Twilight Sparkle with a slight guilty look on her face.

Sunset Shimmer: Sorry we had to call you out here for basically no reason at all.

Twilight Sparkle: No worries. I don't think coming here to visit you all anyway is something I could count as no reason.

This makes Sunset smile as she walks up and shares a small hug with Princess Twilight which she gratefully returns.

Sunset Shimmer: Still, we're happy that you dropped by to see us.

Twilight Sparkle: Me too.

They end the hug soon after as Twilight goes up to (Y/N) next.

Twilight Sparkle: And how are things with you when handling your harem?

(Y/N): Pretty good, actually. And get this, I've come to recently learn that I'm not the only one around here with a harem.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, really? Who else is there?

(Y/N): I won't go too in depth into them, but... let's just say they're like my look-alike.

Pinkie Pie: A look-alike that REALLY acts dark and mysterious.

Twilight raises an eyebrow from that as those words definitely don't sound like the (Y/N) she knows.

Twilight Sparkle: Uh, I find that hard to believe.

Rainbow Dash: We said the same thing... and yet it's true.

Applejack: You should see for yourself when the chance comes.

Twilight Sparkle: Hmm... in that case, I'll have to take your word for it.

(Y/N): So what are you going to do now?

Twilight Sparkle: Well, I have a little bit of time, I don't mind staying for an hour or two with my friends from another world.

She said before taking both of (Y/N)'s hands and smiling up at him which made him blush.

Twilight Sparkle: And I guess boyfriend too.

She then gives (Y/N) a quick kiss on the lips and this didn't surprise anyone around... well, no one but one girl. Sci-Twi saw this with extreme shock on her face as her face turned just a slight tint of red as well.

Sci-Twi: A-Are... A-Are you two...

(Y/N) turns to Sci-Twi with pretty much the same identical colored face that she had while scratching his head in huge embarrassment.

(Y/N): *chuckles nervously* Remember, the whole "sweetheart" claim that happened a couple of days ago...? Long story short, I'm a pony prince from that other world, have my own harem...

He then points a thumb at Princess Twilight behind him.

(Y/N): ...with this girl part of it.

The whole situation left Sci-Twi not just physically incapable of speaking about it, but also not being able to mentally comprehend it. (Y/N) kind of expected this reaction from her as he just continued to give her an extremely nervous look before his stupor was broken by the sound of someone calling out to him.

???: (Y/N)!

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(A/N): If you all want to listen to the normal credits theme then go ahead.

All of the Rainbooms, Princess Twilight, and Sci-Twi turned towards that voice as they see (R/N) riding on a skateboard as he speeds right past all of them. (Y/N) stands up and stares off at (R/N) as the guy smirks and gives him a two-finger salute. (Y/N) smirks back before he looks back at the rest of his girlfriends and Sci-Twi as they all know what he was thinking as they all nod to tell him to go ahead. Princess Twilight however, walks up to (Y/N) confused.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)? ...Who is that?

(Y/N) just smirks after (R/N) before he answers this with a couple of words.

(Y/N): My old competition...

(Y/N) reaches down and grabs his skateboard before getting a running start and he tosses it up into the air before it lands on its wheels and (Y/N) hops right onto it flawlessly before kicking the ground and catching up with (R/N) to share a friendly and competitive race with him down the street. As they race, neck to neck with each other... They both smile and start to sing as the camera fades to black. The credits are interspersed with photographs that slide onto the screen.

(Y/N): In no way any other way will do

(R/N): Fly, ride, any weather, nothing new, in blue

WRITTEN & PRODUCED BY

THE NINTEGA GUY

(Y/N): Speeding in a stream with a sense that no one else can define

(R/N): Floating as a dream, in a bliss that you no longer feel time

Up first is a series of shots taken during the pep rally, with the vast majority of students in them wearing Wondercolt ears. The Crusaders whoop it up, Snips and Snails get funky, and two pictures show different groups of students goofing around in their own ways. Flash Sentry sticks his tongue out, Micro Chips checks his phone, Sandalwood gives a thumbs-up, and Vice Principal Luna sings and dances onstage as Principal Celestia throws her an embarrassed smile.

(Y/N) & (R/N): Right through gravity

Just right through what earth planned

Right through gravity

EDITED & WRITTEN BY

JORDANWOLFBOY9743 & SHADOWLIGHT2784

Right through, now, let them loose

Ride through gravity

The next group of photos are shown as the seven band members who played accompaniment for Rainbow Dash at the rally smile for the camera. In the library, Snips puts finger to lips as Snails gets ready to pop an inflated paper bag over the heads of Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon) and Lyra Heartstrings, asleep at a study table. A techie takes a selfie photo with an annoyed Cranky Doodle and three waving students in the background.

For all that's not, falls down

Right through anomalies

(Insert Your Favorite Voice Actor Here) as (Y/N) (L/N)

Rebecca Shoichet as SUNSET SHIMMER

Tara Strong as TWILIGHT SPARKLE & SCI-TWI

Ashleigh Ball as RAINBOW DASH & APPLEJACK

Tabitha St. Germain as RARITY

Andrea Libman as PINKIE PIE & FLUTTERSHY

With one worth believing in

(Y/N): All within the speed of a light that one will fight to command

In a hallway, Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon) holds her phone up for a selfie that includes Derpy, Lyra, and Micro Chips. The entire Canterlot High team are then seen standing on the school's front steps, flanked by Celestia and Luna; Applejack is asleep on her feet, while Bon Bon makes a goofy face.

(Y/N) & (R/N): Just maybe ready never, still we do

A similar shot for the Crystal Prep team on their steps, with Sci-Twi's face showing the only smile while (R/N) was looking the most apathetic out of the rest of the students.

For none is ever better, win or lose it all

(Insert Your Favorite Voice Actor Here) as (R/N) (R/L/N)

Brittney Irvin as SUNNY FLARE

Kelly Sheridan as INDIGO ZAP

Sienna Bohn as SUGARCOAT

Shannon Chan Kent as LEMON ZEST

Sharon Alexander as SOUR SWEET

Iris Quinn as ABACUS CINCH

Beaming just to be on a path that's set to shatter the grounds

Although it's but a dream, but in dreams are where the nevers are found

Vice Principal Luna and Dean Cadance laugh themselves silly as they stand outside one of the Crystal Prep buses and (R/N), Sour Sweet and Sunny Flare stare in disbelief from a few yards back. In the Canterlot High practice room, Pinkie and Rainbow stand back to back, wearing the cowgirl and police outfits Rarity designed as Rainbow twirls her nightstick. (Y/N) is then seen in a photo grinning with his back to the camera as he points two thumbs down at his favorite two-digit number on the Friendship Games outfit Rarity made for him.

Rise and let go

Up-rise until unbound

ORIGINAL CHARACTER DESIGNERS

THEBLUEALICORNHIRO & BOMBO

Keep rising, evermore

Let all go, let them loose

Fluttershy and Sunset smirk at one another, fully suited up in hockey-goalie and welding gear, respectively. During the Pre-Games party, Featherweight glances fearfully over his shoulder toward the camera as several Crystal Prep students stand across the gym. A picture then shows (Y/N) and (R/N) standing back to back with each other while narrowing their eyes at each other with frowns of extreme annoyance. Upper Crust and Trenderhoof do not quite know what to make of Pinkie Pie's party alterations and the instant camaraderie they have touched off. Lemon Zest gets down on the dance floor with (R/N) as the two get their groove on to the music.

Ride and let go

In light in which sun drowns

CO-PRODUCER

SOEJAMMY

Break and make it all

Don't stand down against the rules

REVIEWED BY

JESUSG0987 & NEKO-DAYDREAMER

Don't stand down, break through

Through light in which sun drowns

Micro Chips and Sandalwood smile over the hovel of a birdhouse they put together in the wood shop portion of the Academic Decathlon. Principal Celestia, Vice Principal Luna, and Dean Cadance gorge themselves on slices of the Mona Lisa cake made by Fluttershy and Pinkie in the preceding bake-off as even (Y/N) was seen on camera trying to sneak a bite of it himself. Pinkie Pie and Sunny Flare are then seen jockeying for the lead in the speed skating leg of the Quad-Cross Relay, with Rarity behind them and ahead of Zest. Indigo Zap powers through a turn on the motocross course, trailed closely by Sunset Shimmer. (Y/N) and (R/N) are then seen performing tricks in the air as (Y/N) does a heel grab while smirking and (R/N) smirks down at him while doing a side grab on his skateboard.

Don't stand down, break through

Let all go, break them loose

The jubilant Rainbooms gather on the front steps, clustered around Twilight and Spike. This last picture zips off screen as we are taken back to the scene with (Y/N) and (R/N) racing with each other as they both made a U-turn while crossing paths before heading back in the same direction they came from with cocky smirks on their faces as they continue singing.

Right through gravity

Just right through what earth planned

They pass the Shadow Five who were seen walking down the street as when they see (R/N) racing (Y/N), they grew surprised expressions that quickly turned into delighted when they see (R/N) pass by as Indigo Zap pumps her fist cheering for (R/N), Sunny Flare blows a kiss at (R/N), Sugarcoat just smiles while putting one of her hands on her hip, Sour Sweet gives a wave with a huge grin, and Lemon Zest barely misses them pass as her eyes widen while listening to music on her headphones.

Right through gravity

Right through, now, let them loose

The Rainbooms, Princess Twilight, and Sci-Twi are then seen at the statue once more as they all look to see (Y/N) and (R/N) coming their way which made them all smile at seeing the two have a friendly competition.

Ride through gravity

For all that's not, falls down

MUSIC USED

"FREE" from Sonic Free Riders

"SONIC SPEED RIDERS" from Sonic Riders

"ALL HAIL SHADOW" sung by NateWantsToBattle

"ROXAS" from Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD Remix

"CATCH ME IF YOU CAN (INSTRUMENTAL)" from Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity

"MONSTER SCHOOL" from Animation vs. Minecraft

"DISMISS" from Kingdom Hearts 2.5 HD Remix

"I AM (THE STORY IS OVER)" from Shadow The Hedgehog

"VS. NEGA-WISP ARMOR - PHASE 2" from Sonic Colors

"WHAT I'M MADE OF" sung by NateWantsToBattle

"UN-GRAVITY (CRUSH 40)" from Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity

Right through anomalies

With one worth believing in

The Rainbooms then all begin vocalizing with the song as (Y/N) and (R/N) continue their race and the camera pans to right in front of them.

With one worth believing in

With one worth believing in

SPECIAL THANKS

LAUREN FAUST & LORDSTARX101

Just ride on until it's through

(R/N) was the first one to approach the camera in slow motion as he frowns before he quickly looks at the camera while giving a smirk. Time resumes before (Y/N) comes up to the camera and does a trick in the air as he strikes a pose before looking at the camera with a charming smirk and a wink before the scene cuts to black.

The scene then fades back at Crystal Prep Academy where the Shadow Five were seen in the hallways together which clearly signifies that another day has passed. Everybody around Crystal Prep seemed to look like they were having a lot more fun talking to one another as the atmosphere has definitely taken a huge turn since the last time we've seen Crystal Prep Academy.

Indigo Zap: So, guys, you're not gonna believe this, but Dean Cadance is taking over as principal! I heard from some people that Cinch sent the school board her resignation letter!

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* Oh, finally! I'm so glad she's leaving! *sourly* But I hate that it only costs us putting our lives on the line for it.

Lemon Zest: I'm sure (R/N)'s gonna love to hear that. He was happy the whole time on the ride back.

Sugarcoat: Yeah... first time I ever saw him smile like that.

Her cheeks turned a small shade of pink as she looked away slightly.

Sugarcoat: It was... sort of cute.

Indigo Zap: *smirks* Ooh, are you blushing?

Sugarcoat: No, you're imagining things.

She readjusts her glasses as her blush grows slightly.

Indigo Zap: Doesn't look that way to me! Oh, man! Wait until (R/N) hears this!

Sugarcoat: I swear, if you tell him anything...

She grits her teeth at Indigo who sweat drops a little before she runs off as Sugarcoat chases her from behind.

Indigo Zap: Oh, (R/N)~!

She calls out as her voice echoes throughout the halls, aggravating the flustered girl chasing her even more.

Sugarcoat: Stop making drama out of my emotions!

Indigo Zap: It's hard to believe you even have any!

She yells as the two of them turn a corner while Sour, Lemon, and Sunny all watch while snickering amongst themselves. Sunny then decides to change the conversation.

Sunny Flare: I hope Twilight's doing alright over at Canterlot High.

Lemon Zest: She seemed pretty happy when she was with CHS (R/N).

Sunny Flare: His name is (Y/N), Lemon.

Lemon Zest: Ohhhh... what was his name?

Sour Sweet: *sigh* Anyway, speaking of (R/N), did either of you know where he went?

Sunny Flare: He said he needed to grab something from his locker.

Lemon Zest: Wait, what?

She flipped off her headphones.

Sunny Flare: (R/N) needed to get something from his locker.

Lemon Zest: Oh...shoot.

Sour Sweet: What?

Lemon Zest: Well, uh, funny story. You guys remember how we used to prank CHS every year after we won?

Sour Sweet: Uh, yeah?

Sunny Flare: *sighs* What did you do?

Lemon Zest: O-Okay, well, don't get mad, but I snuck a bunch of ink bombs into the school the day before we left for the Friendship Games, and I didn't have enough time to get to my locker and (R/N)'s locker was the only one around that was open, so...

She starts to sweatdrop as Sunny and Sour narrow their eyes at her. Then, they hear the sound of (R/N) yelling a couple hallways down. He eventually comes into view from the corner, completely covered in black ink.

(R/N): Alright, who planted ink sacs in my locker?! That is NOT funny! That thing is a holy relic!

Lemon Zest: O-Okay, if anyone asks, it was Uppercrust. Gotta juice!

She saluted her friends before she quickly zoomed off down the corridor.

End of Friendship Games Arc.

(The Nintega Guy: Wow... I feel like this is one of those times where I have outdone myself... and we aren't even halfway through this book yet!)

(Shadowlight2784: I feel like outdoing yourself is a normal thing for you, though. I mean...creative juices, am I right?)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: I mean seriously... Where do those things even come from you at this point? He's gotta have a machine making them at this point, right?)

(The Nintega Guy: I'm not even sure myself! Ideas just pop out of nowhere every few seconds!)

(Shadowlight2784: It's in his atoms. It takes up his entire molecular structure. That's the only explanation there could be.)

(The Nintega Guy: I-It's like my creativity is on steroids!)

(Shadowlight2784: It's as if steroids were creative and contagious because I got so many ideas for my own work just be collabing with you. It's...Nintevitus!)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: If that really is a disease then it's sure one that I want to catch right about now. Or any day of the week for that matter.)

(The Nintega Guy: Nintevitus...? *snickers* I have no words to respond to how that is both clever and accurate.)

(*Nintega then turns towards the audience along with Jordan and Shadow*)

(The Nintega Guy: Now I know you guys may think that this is the end... but there's something extra that we have been waiting to show you guys as making this arc wasn't easy... and I'm not just saying that for all three of us... We've had some unfortunate, yet hilarious moments with the characters during this arc!)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: Which is why we're going to show you a monta-)

(*Nintega and Shadow narrowed their eyes at Jordan as he sweatdrops before rephrasing his sentence*)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: Uh... I-I mean a "marathon" of bloopers that we took while trying to make this arc as best as all three of our own creative juices could do combined.)

(Shadowlight2784: You are on thin ice, Jordan. Thin. Ice.)

(The Nintega Guy: Agreed. Wait at least until that moment to say it... even though I don't really want to think about that segment too much... but yes... Let us all show a collection of random bloopers that we took when making this story.)

(*Nintega then pulls out yet another disc before inserting it into his computer and he presses play as some scenes came up that were from the Friendship Games*)

(Blooper 1: The Worst Case Scenario... folks)

It is late afternoon, and Applejack and Rainbow Dash are already at the steps, the latter kneeling over her guitar case, as Fluttershy and Rarity walk up. Here comes Sunset and (Y/N) both looking concerned.

Sunset Shimmer: We got your text, Rainbow Dash! Did something come through the portal? Is Equestrian magic on the loose? Did Twilight come back with a problem that only we can solve?!

Pinkie Pie then appears out of nowhere, holding a cupcake in each hand and grinning hugely.

Pinkie Pie: Has a giant cake monster covered all the cakes in the world in cake?!

(Y/N): ...How can you cover cake... in ca- N-Never mind! That's uh...that's Sunset folks!

A record scratching sound was heard as every girl around gasped in extreme shock at what (Y/N) just said as he looked around at all of them confused.

(Y/N): ...What??

Before any of them respond, Pinkie storms up to (Y/N), her face red with rage. It was the first time (Y/N) had ever seen her so disgruntled in his life. She lifts her hand up before she gives him a hard slap across the face, scaring away nearby birds on telephone poles.

(Y/N): OWwwwwww...! What'd you do that for, Pinkie?

Pinkie Pie: You messed it up, (Y/N)... you messed up your own catchphrase! HOW COULD YOU MESS THAT UP?!

(Y/N): Uh, Freud's slip? I don't know.

Pinkie Pie: No, I mean how could you mess that up?! The only one who's part of your catchphrase is ME, so how did Sunset come out?!

(Y/N): L-Look, it sort of slipped my mind, okay? I was thinking about Sunset and—

Pinkie then grabs his collar and starts shaking him like a ragdoll.

Pinkie Pie: And WHY were you thinking about her for a catchphrase that's about ME?!

Sunset Shimmer: P-Pinkie, just—

Pinkie Pie: You stay out of this!

She points to Sunset who takes a couple steps back, intimidated. Pinkie puts (Y/N) down and inches her face closer to his with a glare

Pinkie Pie: There's only one girl you mention in that catchphrase. ONE! That's. Pinkie. Folks. Not Sunset. Not Dashie. Not Derpy, and ESPECIALLY not Sonata. Pinkie. "That's Pinkie folks!" You got that?

She growls as she jabs a finger into (Y/N)'s chest, making him nod furiously in response.

(Y/N): Y-Yes, ma'am!

Pinkie Pie: Good. Now, we're gonna do this again and if you say ANY name besides "Pinkie"... you and I are going to have a lonnnnnng talk.

(Y/N): D-Duly noted! (Geez, I've seen fire in many women... but not a woman as hyperactive as her! If I expected an outburst from anyone, I'd think it'd be Sunset.)

Pinkie Pie: Are you thinking about Sunset again?!

(Y/N): No!! No, no, no, no! I swear I'm not!

He said waving his hands frantically.

Sunset Shimmer: You're not...?

(Y/N) looks behind himself and gives Sunset a glare that was practically begging her to play along with this tiny fib.

Sunset Shimmer: U-Uh, I mean...y-yeah, he's not. He's not, Pinkie. He's not thinking about me.

Pinkie Pie: Oh, okay! Come on, let's go again!

She jumps gleefully as she skips away from the courtyard, leaving the rest of the girls to slowly gaze at (Y/N).

(Y/N): Okay, that...was certainly one of the most horrifying experiences of my life.

Applejack: She's committed to her part, sugarcube.

(Y/N): Yeah...I'm starting to question if that's a good thing.

(End of Blooper 1)

(Blooper 2: The Hero of Canterlot High Adventure 2)

(Y/N) groans in pain before slowly trying to stand up, but when he gets onto his knees, he sees the figure's shadow on him which makes him look up to see (R/N) staring him down with a smirk.

(R/N): It all starts with this... One student who contains the ultimate-

The Nintega Guy: That's NOT the right time to use a reference!

(Y/N) snickers while (R/N) facepalms before turning towards the camera.

(R/N): You said that you would implement that reference sometime during this arc!

The Nintega Guy: I said A reference to that game! Not specifically that one though! Get back on the street and replay that part again!

(R/N): *scoffs* Fine!

We then turn to the scene during the Pre-Games party at Canterlot High School.

(R/N): You're not in a position to demand anything you nasty, little, pincushion!

That voice definitely sounded familiar to (Y/N) as he turned around and his eyes widened for what he saw next. The Shadowbolt girls who were confronting The Rainbooms immediately make space to let none other than (R/N) (R/L/N) through as he immediately pointed at (Y/N). (Y/N) then points back at (R/N) with a smug grin.

(Y/N): I found you, faker!

(R/N): Faker? I think you're the fake student around here! You're comparing yourself to me? Ha! You're not even good enough to be my fake!

(Y/N): I'll make you eat those words!

Jordanwolfboy9743: That's STILL not the correct reference or the right time to use it!

The Nintega Guy: Will you two be patient with all of the SA2 references despite that perfectly go with everything during this arc?!

(Y/N): If they go so perfectly, then why even leave them out in the first place?

The Nintega Guy: Because I want a VARIETY of references! Get back in position and do the confrontation all over again... as a matter of fact... Rainbow Dash, you intervene this time! Not (Y/N)!

Rainbow Dash: What? Me?! How do you want me to do that?

The Nintega Guy: I don't know... I didn't write the script for that! J-Just... ad lib!

Rainbow Dash: Uh... okay... Whatever you say, Nintega.

(End of Blooper 2)

(Blooper 3: Unleash the Chorus)

Principal Cinch: You only want to learn about the

Magic that you have stored

And as for me and all the others

We only want what we deserve

That our school will clinch the win

And my legacy...

Principal Cinch and Shadowbolts: ...legacy will endure

Shadowbolts: Unleash the magic, unleash the–

Suri Polomare: *cough*

Indigo Zap: OH, COME ON!!

Suri Polomare: Sorry, sorry. I was holding it all day.

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* We had to sing this eight times already. *sourly* I'm LOSING MY VOICE HERE.

Principal Cinch: *groans* My god, these child actors...

Suri Polomare: Hey, I don't even get a line in this movie! I'm just an extra!

Sugarcoat: Then it shouldn't be so difficult for you to lip-sync a song.

Suri Polomare: I had to cough!

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* Yeah, you wanna know what happened the last time someone "had to cough"? *sourly* They started an ENTIRE PANDEMIC!

Suri Polomare: Alright, alright, I'm sorry! What do you want from me?!

Shadowlight2784: Okay, guys? You're wasting a lot of time arguing about this. I know it's a pain in the as—groin, but every actor's gotta go through this.

The Nintega Guy: *sighs* Let's run it back again... for the ninth time.

Sunny Flare: Can I at least get a coffee?

Jordanwolfboy9743: Get Suri a cough drop first, and then get your coffee. Take five, people!

(End of Blooper 3)

(Blooper 4: Hanging on the Wrong Edge)

Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N) & Daydream Shimmer: I don't care what you're thinkin' as you turn to-

Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N) then suddenly falls out of nowhere while screaming the last lyric.

Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N): Meeeee!!!

A loud thud is heard on the ground as Daydream Shimmer, Midnight Sparkle, and Dark-Alicorn (R/N) cringed at the fall that (Y/N) took before they see that the wire that was supposed to be holding him up into the air has snapped.

Dark-Alicorn (R/N): Uhhh... you good?

Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N): *groaning* I-I can shake it off... It's only my bones, my muscles, my organs...

Shadowlight2784: Man, I told you we should've used something stronger!

Shadowlight9743: Don't blame me for this! You didn't give me enough time to search!

The Nintega Guy: Ugh! I knew we should've replaced this one sooner after what happened to Pinkie Pie during the party...

Jordanwolfboy2784: So... should we worry about danger pay for him?

Jordanwolfboy9743: Um... I don't know. Probably should've gotten a stunt double.

Shadowlight9743: Oh, wait! We could've used—

Shadowlight2784: No. We are NOT bringing Guardian into this!

The Nintega Guy: Thank you! In this story, one (Y/N) is plenty for us!

Rainbow-Alicorn (Y/N): *groaning* In that case... Can someone please find me a new rib-cage so I CAN be the only (Y/N) here?

Shadowlight9743: I was gonna say Pony (Y/N), geez...

(End of Blooper 4)

(The Nintega Guy: *sighs* Good times...)

(Shadowlight2784: Wow, I kinda forgot me and Jordan invited... me and Jordan into this.)

(The Nintega Guy: Well, we needed all of the writers we could find especially since you two along with your counterparts are masters with not this arc, but Equestria Girls as well.)

(Shadowlight9743: Well, thank you. We do try our best.)

(Shadowlight2784: When did you guys get here?)

(Jordanwolfboy2784: Right when you guys started watching the bloopers.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: And you didn't say anything?)

(Jordanwolfboy2784: What's there to say? Besides, it was THEM who let us in.)

(*He pointed a finger over to the Shadow Five who were also apparently watching the bloopers as Lemon Zest had a bucket of popcorn with her*)

(The Nintega Guy: ...Seriously. You guys have GOT to stop doing that whole appearing out of nowhere thing.)

(Shadowlight2784: Wait, appearing out of nowhere? Hold on... *turns to Jordan* Doesn't this remind you of something?)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: Uhhh... no?)

(Shadowlight2784: Seriously? You don't remember Uncle Steve? *sigh* Nevermind. That's probably not the case anyway...)

(The Nintega Guy: *rolls eyes* Anyways, what did you five think of the Friendship Games arc that me and my fellow writers have put together?)

(*Nintega said this looking towards the Shadowbolts as he wanted to hear their opinions*)

(Sunny Flare: Oh, I thought it was very well done. Quite possibly the best arc you've done yet.)

(Lemon Zest: I could go for something well done right about now...)

(Sunny Flare: *scoffs as she takes Lemon's headphones off* You really shouldn't wear these 24/7, dearie.)

(Lemon Zest: HEY! Gimme that! *snatches her headphones back from Sunny* But yeah, I like my part... even if it was minor.)

(Shadowlight2784: I wouldn't phrase it as minor. You all played a supporting role in (R/N)'s harem which was basically what most of his arc revolved around.)

(The Nintega Guy: Honestly, if you ask me you guys should've honestly had that kind of role in the first place in the canon Friendship Games.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: There's a lot Hasbro didn't do with Friendship Games, such as the deleted scenes that told a whole different story. Can you imagine how cool it would have been if we had gotten that story instead?)

(Shadowlight9743: Uhhh... you know he's gonna be doing that, right?)

(Jordanwolfboy2784: Yeah, in fact, he'll be doing it about three times in a row.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: Wait, he is? *sigh* Dang, I totally forgot. Sorry for that, pal.)

(Shadowlight2784: Eh, don't sweat it. Besides, Nintega somehow managed to make a somewhat mediocre sequel a lot more interesting. Honestly, that beats anything I could do with this arc.)

(The Nintega Guy: Hehehe~ This is only the beginning my friends~ Sadly though... This won't continue anytime soon until after the ending of Arc 2 of the Hero of Equestria which is coming up next... then after that... Legend of Everfree.)

(Sour Sweet: *sweetly* Aww, I just realized, we won't be in that one! *sourly* *murmurs* Thanks a lot, Hasbro.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: I mean, you guys later do come back in Dance Magic.)

(Shadowlight2784: Except for her.)

(*He points at Indigo Zap who pouts.*)

(Indigo Zap: No need to remind me.)

(*Nintega just pats her on the shoulder*)

(The Nintega Guy: You may be left out now, but I can assure you that I'll find some way to give you a comeback role sometime after that special.)

(*Slowly, returns his promise with a smile.*)

(Indigo Zap: *chuckles* I look forward to it!)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: *to Nintega* Uh, you gonna have all that in writing?)

(The Nintega Guy: I have EVERYTHING in writing, my friend.)

(Shadowlight2784: He got you there.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: *groans* Walked right into that one...)

(*Nintega chuckles from that before him and the rest of the gang turn towards the audience*)

(The Nintega Guy: Anywho, we all hope that you enjoyed the Friendship Games arc as this one was a blast to write! Shoutout to TheBlueAlicornHiro and Bombo for the character design and personality for (R/N)! We'll see you all later... as it's time to move onto Season 6 very soon!)