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The home of the Shadowbolts Adventures and various other stories, mostly related to Equestria Girls.

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This story is a sequel to Shadowbolts Adventures: Regrets


Twilight Sparkle isn't used to having friends, so when she receives invitations to two Hearth's Warming parties, she's thrilled until she realizes that she can't attend both at once. She tries to bring her Canterlot High friends and Crystal Prep friends together for the holidays, but tensions and bad blood boil over, and Twilight finds herself as the grand prize in the newest Friendship Games.

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That. Was. (as Tony the Tiger) GRRREAT!

Am I the only one who thinks that this picture's almost exactly like the one used for Standing Up?

That was a very fun and heartwarming story. The competitions were amazing (and hilarious- so many great lines!) , Sunset makes a simply fantastic announcer, and the final chapter was very fittingly creative. And that discussion on Frozen...

I can't even begin to imagine being in Twilight's position, though. Poor girl was not emotionally ready for this kind of conflict; good thing Sunset was able to help her out, and comfort her along the way.

Also, very creative inclusion of Dance Magic!

Very cute. The dance battle was great. :twilightsmile:

Dance Magic. Nice turn at the end. 'I really like your Shadowbolts Adventures series. It inspired me to write fanfiction in the first place. :twilightsmile:

I love your Shadowolts Series! I wrote a Christmas story a while back called How the Cinch Stole Christmas. Anyway, you've inspired me to write stories ^~^

"Besides," Sunset added, "you're about to have the greatest time! You're about to have fun watching these ten knuckleheads humiliate themselves under the impression that it would somehow impress you and influence you to like one set of friends more than you do another! It's comedy gold! Just sit back and enjoy it! I promise you that, by the time this is over, everyone will be too tired and worn out to be jealous of the other!"

It was brilliant really - Sunset got both sides enjoying themselves so much that they forgot to be rivals. She also was able to rely on both sides' essentially good nature in the face of others' problems.

A lovely ending with just a tiny dash of SunLight for flavour! :raritywink:

"and discuss this like the calm, rational adults we all are."
Oh no, this... Is not going to end well at all. :facehoof:

"Sure, if there were two of me..."

... Aren't there? :trollestia:

Sunset Shimmer raised her white flag between them. "This is it! One round fall! It's time for Mortaaaalll Kombaaaat!" The flag cut between them and Sunset hurried to back away from them. A powerful techno-beat began echoing from the walls around them, drowning the entire cabin in almost palpable energy.

Easily the best one of these yet, my friend; superb job all around! :pinkiehappy:
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Why is it that I ship human Twilight and Sunset Shimmer together but not pony Twilight and Sunset Shimmer?

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The nature of their relationships are different.

Sunset and Princess Twilight have the same relationship as Princess Twilight and Celestia. That of a caring teacher and her loyal student. A warm relationship, but a more formal one.

Sunset and SciTwi (at least in this series) have a much more intimate and familiar relationship, that of two close friends, one of whom relies on the other heavily for support in unfamiliar situations.

A brilliant, heartwarming, and perfectly executed story that really does show friendship is magic.

I really want to see a fanart of this chapter. That would be really cool.
I wasn't expecting to read poetry today. I was wrong. And it was good.

Ah, OK, so Sunset has a cunning plan. I was a little worried when she agreed to this ridiculousness so readily.

"Sour Sweet, call it."
"Butts."

Quote of the year! :rainbowlaugh:

I like where this is going. I tend to think Sunset is a master of manipulative psychology, so she can use those powers for good.

I loved Sunset as the Hostess. The suit and all.

Nice story, but it does raise a unique question:

How in the world does Hearth's Warming fit in the human world?

You magnificent bastard, you incorporated Dance Magic :rainbowlaugh:

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Three country superpowers were warring and stuff? Maybe? Like, America, China, and... Maybe Japan?

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That doesn't really sound all that plausible. Especially when the Hearths Warming we know of supposedly merged three tribes into one country.

I like the idea of Rainbow being group leader! Go Team Awesome! :rainbowdetermined2:

This was awesome! :rainbowlaugh: and how did Indigo almost beat THE RAINBOW DASH? Wha?......:pinkiegasp::rainbowhuh:

So, the Shadowbolts against their Wondercolt counterparts, with the exception of Applejack/Sugarcoat and Rarity/Sunny Flare, who end up with each other's counterparts. Makes sense though, given Applejack's strength and Sunny's previously-established experience with martial arts.

Despite the comedy and silliness of this whole competition, there is a such a heartwarming moment that no one has commented on: Sci-Twi had been shunned by the Shadowbolts and had caused trouble for the Rainbooms. Now, Sci-Twi has two groups of people competing to spend time with her.

That shows how much her social situation has improved since the Friendship Games.

"I think it's a requirement to live in this country, at this point." Indigo slung her legs over the arm of the recliner as she plopped down on it, cradling her mug of cocoa in her hands. "You have to know the National Anthem, the Pledge of Allegiance, all of the presidents, and be able to sing Let It Go Already by heart."

Oh god I hate that song. :fluttershbad:

Sour Sweet gasped in delight. "Oh I love that song! It's such a wonderful lesson to kids, telling them to $%^# their friends, family, job, and entire life so they can retreat into the mountains and build their only friends out of snow! The movie's about a crazy person !"

Not entirely sour sweet but still it's not the best movie imo. :ajbemused:

"Sure, as soon as they admit that we would have won."

Damn it rainbow! :facehoof:

"We cheated? You were the ones who made Twilight destroy the campus trying to cheat!"

She has a lowas my there, they are to blame for that one, even if it was mainly cinch' fault, the 5 shadowbolts are still guilty!!!!! :twilightangry2:

Twilight took a few deep breaths to make sure she could speak without choking up. "I-I'm sorry everyone. I got party invitations from both of you and I just... wanted to spend Hearthswarming Eve with all of my friends... but it was stupid, and I've just messed up again. Maybe I won't come to either party this year..."

You have nothing to blame for twilight. :fluttershysad:

"Then trust me. I'll do everything in my power to keep the peace." Sunset Shimmer pulled back and gave her an enthusiastic wink. "I already have a few ideas... I just might need a little help with them..."

I like the sound of where this is going. :ajsmug:

"Necessary? Of course not." Rarity waved off the question with one hand. "But you're the reason we're all here darling, you'd might as well look the part!"

I still don't think she needs it. :ajbemused:

"Nonsense! Now come stand on this pedestal I brought for you." Rarity took her hands and guided her to a small wooden platform that was painted gold to match her dress. She pulled Twilight onto it, then stepped back and clasped her hands in front of her. "Glorious! How do you feel?"

Yep, rarity is officially taking this too far. :facehoof:

Twilight squinted at the snow-white blur that had suddenly appeared in front of her. "Um... not to second-guess you Rarity, but I'd like to see the games..."

Bad idea rarity, she can't see without those. 😑

"She's done a lot for us already. I guess we're just gonna have to trust her," Spike whispered back. "She knows best..."

Knowing sunset, she might got something up her sleeve that might fix their current situation. Hopefully. 🤞

"Gaaahhhhh!" Indigo Zap screamed in surprise as her body flipped forward, slamming her face into the floor and sending her tumbling as Rainbow Dash darted straight across the finish line. The white flag waved through the air as Indigo slid to a stop on her back with her feet just inches from the white line. "Uuuugh..."

Ouch! That's gotta hurt. :fluttershyouch:

"That's right, Pinkie Pie!" Sunset Shimmer swept her cane grandly toward Vinyl's machine as it once again began to shift in front of them, the panels on either side opening up into two massive arcade machines with glowing screens on top and pads that extended outward on the floor, and cameras coming out of the top. Driving music began pumping from the walls as various colored fruits fell through the screens. "Beetmania fifteen! So get ready to do the Rainbow Dash Dash!"

Wow :pinkiegasp:

"You were right, Twilight, they're all good girls with a lot in common. They just needed to work out their frustration and break the ice with some good old fashioned playing around." Sunset took one of her hands and pulled her from the pedestal. "I think I made a pretty good hostess, if I say so myself. Maybe I can quit my job and take that on. Sunset Shimmer, Magic Investigator and Competition Organizer!"

You sly dog sunset. :ajsmug:

Lemon Zest lay with her back against her girlfriend As Pinkie Pie regaled them with tales without end Indigo Zap lay on the carpet before the glowing orange fire As Rainbow Dash issued challenges, slowly raising her ire But respect they now shared on this cold winter's night So it never grew into a big serious fight

Which is what twilight wanted all along. :twilightsmile:

It was Hearth's Warming in Canterlot, and another year had now passed She had made many friends, but it had passed her by so fast Still she was thankful to see all of her best friends amend May you be thankful too, and may your friendships never end.

Yep. :pinkiehappy:

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