Equestria had been saved. The heroes emerged from the path to Kingdom Hearts and found themselves on the balcony of the castle once more. Princess Celestia was waiting for them and not a moment too soon. With Symxachi's defeat, the place was starting to crumble, fading back into what ever dark abyss he had pulled the building materials from. With Twilight's help, the Keyblade wielders, along with the Mane six were teleported safetly away from the crumbling castle. They re-emerged on the other side of the chasm and once more, the ruins that housed the Elements stood proud once more. The once Eternal Night that covered the lands had also vanished, and the moon itself was whole once more. Ever cautious the party searched high and low for any presence of Nightmare Moon, but found none. All that was there was the Door to their world, closed and the keyhole awaiting to be sealed. Rather then close it themselves, Sora, Riku, Mych, and Zavier allowed Twilight and her friends to use the Element of Harmony Keyblade. With a beam of light, the hole was struck and a loud click! was heard. The door then vanished and a sense of calm and tranquility settled upon the lands once more. When the task was done the Keyblade vanished, splitting into six fragments. These pieces returned to their Bearers and the Elements were complete once more.
The coming days saw the rebuilding of Ponyville along with any of the major cities involved in the near disaster that took place. With the end of the Heartless and Nobodies, the ponies that vanished had started to re-appear. After hours of questioning, a conclusion had been reached that neither colt or filly had any re-collection in the events following up to their disappearances. This was marked and bookmarked in the files that were ever increasing as Princess Celestia kept tabs on any and all the events surrounding Kingdom Hearts. As for the gang, they spent the next few days up in Canterlot, recuperating from their adventure and battle. The time spent there was either relaxing, spent with Celestia and Luna as they gathered more information from the four wielders, or just taking daily strolls around the castle. Of course Pinkie Pie wanted to throw a huge party for their victory which everyone agreed to partake in. The night was spent with loud music, wild fun games and even a few pranks from Rainbow Dash. All in all, Sora and Riku enjoyed their stay, no matter how brief it was.
A private ceremony was held on the day of their departure. Due to the sensitivity of ponies learning about other "worlds", Celestia felt it best that it was kept hush hush as per agreement to the rules the Keybladers followed about interfering with the affairs of other worlds. In the throne room, Celestia congradulated Sora, Riku, Mych, Zavier for their brave deeds and their help in battling this rising threat. Twilight and her friends were also awarded for their help and part in assisting the wielders in defeating the darkness and saving their world. A final token of appreciation was shown in the form of a glass stained window, found in the hallway that led to where the Elements were locked away for safety. There Sora, Riku, Mych, and Zavier gazed upon the scene within the window: Four humans bearing resemblance to the four, with Keyblades raised to the sky, the mane six beneath them and the Elements of Harmony in the center. At the top was the huge moon shape of Kingdom Hearts itself, with the shadows of Symxachi being vanquished by the light that rose from all of them. Mych and Zavier felt humbled as did Sora and Riku to join the growing legends of their valor. Alas the time to depart came all too soon and it was hard for the mane six to see their friends leave.
Twilight had grown close to Zavier as the two enjoyed the talk of magic and its purposes over the days. Mych enjoyed the company of Rainbow Dash and Applejack due to their enjoyment of hard work and competitiveness. Sora seemed to enjoy Pinkie Pie and Rarity while Riku, surprisingly admired Fluttershy, knowing that despite her timid nature, she held great courage beneath.
"Will we ever see any of you again?" Twilight asked while everyone made their hugs and farewells,"I don't know. With your world sealed, traveling here may prove.. a little harder then the first time." Zavier replied. The unicorn sighed and the human smiled, knowing they were getting along so well,"Don't worry. We'll think of something, have faith in us, Twilight Sparkle." Mych was giving his good byes after a hearty hoof shake from Applejack (how he managed to keep his arm after that was beyond him.) And bumped knuckles to hoof with Rainbow Dash,"Its a shame you can't fly. I would have loved to show you Cloudsdale." the cyan pegasus said. He chuckled and rubbed the back of his head,"I doubt your fellow pegasi would be thrilled about some.. lumbering two legged creature running amuk all over." She gave a light shrug,"It was worth a try." Applejack tilted her head,"Ya'll come back now, ye hear? Got some great apples and sweet cider for ya to try back at the farm." Mych gave her a light salute,"We'll try Applejack, Pinkie Pie promise."
Sora was doing his best to stave off the constant questions Rarity kept peppering him about his attire, to which all he could tell her was three fairies had done his wardrobe,"But dear, surely you have other clothes then what your wearing just now? I mean you can't just wear the same thing over and over, every day?" He meekly smiled,"Miss Rarity I do change clothes, so there really is nothing to worry about, really." The unicorn sighed,"Well if you insist. .just know my boutique is always open to you all and that I would LOVE to make some wonderful designs for you." Pinkie Pie bounced softly,"Its a shame I didn't get to see your friend Kairi." she said a little saddened,"Oh don't worry Pinkie Pie. I'm sure she would have loved you. So bubbly and bouncy and constantly uplifting." She grinned,"Dawwwwwww your too nice mister spikey wikey haired Sora."
"So. .umm, this is good bye huh. It's a shame you. .couldn't stay longer. . it would have been nice to show you my animal friends. . that is if you wanted to, I don't mind." Riku just smiled as he gently patted Fluttershy's head, earning a soft eek from the winged pony,"Listen I promise, when I can make time, that with Sora and the others, we'll try to make a day and spend it with you and you friends ok?" She nodded and softly mumbled,"Ok."
Riku rose and joined up with the others. Princess Celestia and Luna were there to see them off,"Travel safe my friends and know you are welcomed here in Equestria. You have done so much for us that we are forever indebted to your deeds." The four bowed to the alicorns and then to the mane six. Sora and Riku produced two small gems, then motioned to Mych and Zavier,"Just clasp our shoulders and let the gems to the rest. We'll be back in Twilight town in no time." They nodded and laid their hands upon the two, Twilight and her friends giving their final farewells. They stepped back as the gems started to glow, bathing the four in a bright light. With a great flash and gentle hum, the magic swirled around the four and with a soft swoosh! they disappeared. .
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A week had passed since the four wielders had departed Equestria for home. Twilight and her friends were at the library, discussing their day. It mostly surrounded some friendly competition between Rainbow Dash and Applejack, over who could carry the most hay bales. Of course as usual despite the many rematches from the cyan pony, Applejack continued to come out on top,"How about best nine out of ten? C'mon Applejack, I can take ya again!" The pony just laughed and shook her head,"Ya never gonna give up are ya Rainbow Dash, not till ya beat me once." She smirked,"Don't you know it!" A knock at the door drew every pony's attention, Spike rushing to answer the door. A second of two later, he backed up,"Umm Twilight. . I think its for you." The lavender pony sighed and wondered what it could be as she approached. What she saw standing there pretty much left her stunned. There standing on the door mat was a white furred creature. It was no bigger then a bunny at most. It had strange tiny bat wings, a large round face with pointed ears like cat, whiskers and even a red nose. What was peculiar about this creature was this strange thin strand coming up from the center of its head and a furry orb at the end.
"Greetings kupo! Is this the residence of one Twilight Sparkle, kupo?" the little being asked,"U..umm yes, yes it is." The little creature flapped its wings and then entered, carrying a large brown package behind it. The rest of the ponies looked with odd faces as the being floated up to the table with ease and deposited the package,"Ahh your friends are here as well kupo. That makes my job all the more easier, kupopo." Fluttershy was the first to reach the small furred creature, her eyes large with awe,"Awwww arn't you a cute one. Umm. . may I ask what you are please?" she said. The creature looked to her and gave a light bob,"I'm a Moogle, kupo. We Moogles run shops and deliver packages between worlds, kupopo." The moogle drew out a clipboard and quill,"Please sign here." Twilight signed her name, then watched as the . .moogle head towards the door once more,"Thank you for your business! We look forward to serving you in the future. Good day, kupo!"
After it flew away, the mane six turned their gaze on the brown package it left,"Whose it from?" Rarity asked. Twilight levitated the item and drew it closer:
Deliver to: Twilight Sparkle and friends
Ponyville Library,
Equestria.
From: Mych and company
Shopping District
Twilight Town
"Its from Mych and his friends!" the unicorn exclaimed, drawing every pony around her,"Well don't just stand there silly! open it!" Pinkie Pie said, waving her front legs frantically. The brown paper was torn, revealing a dark oak box, that felt very cold to the touch. The unicorn opened it, soft white mists poured from the inside. A small note was attached to the lid:
Greetings from your fellow Keybladers
I know we didn't get to spend as much time as you had hoped as our duties had called us away. It was a shame too, cause Applejack kept going on about all the goodies she makes with her apples and, of course Pinkie Pie rambling on about all the sweets she wanted to try out. Enclosed is a little gift from us here at Twilight Town to you. A local delicacy that we've grown to love. We hope you enjoy it as well.
Sincerely
Mych and Zavier
P.S. Hope to see you all again soon.
They peered inside the box and found six blue ice cream bars lined up, surrounded by ice to keep it cold. They each took once and just peered at it till Pinkie Pie, of course took the first bite,"EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!" She startled every pony,"What in tarnation?!" Applejack uttered, nearly having a heart attack. The pink pony made a face,"Its really salty!!" The others got the same reaction save for Rarity,"Its salty indeed. . but my goodness its sweet as well like sweet cream." Each pony agreed that it was very salty, but very sweet combined together,"Say Twilight, did he say what this ice cream is?" the lavender pony peered in the box and found the words scratched in the bottom:
Sea Salt Ice Cream
To her majesty of Equestria, Princess Celestia and Princess Luna
I bid you greetings from my tower, hidden far away from Twilight Town. Allow me to make introductions. I am Master Yen Sid. My pupils simply refer to me as 'Master Sid.' I am writing in response to my pupils reports on what has transpired on your world. I am pleased to hear that your world has been saved and that a grave threat has been narrowly averted. I am surprised that these Elements of Harmony Mych and Zavier spoke of, held such great power and that your student along with her friends were nearly lost to the Darkness. I am also thankful that through Zavier's hard efforts, she was able to aide a Miss Pinkie Pie on freeing her friends. While it is still entirely unclear about what emotions remain in a Nobody, the valiant effort she had made in calling to her friends was most fortuitous. I understand that friendship plays a vital role in your subjects lives and that you, as their ruler encourage it. I believe that friendship indeed was a great aide as Zavier who considers herself a great friend to Mych, never gave up on him, even when he was lost to the Darkness. The steps she took to go above and beyond her duties, shows that even in the darkest of hours, a single Light burns bright. I hope we can work together to continue to preserve what is precious to us. Our friends.
Sincerely yours
Master Wizard and former Keyblade Master,
Yen Sid