As school let out, Burst and the others went to Sugar Cube Corner. While there, Twilight bumped into Flash. And from the look of things, they'd bumped into each other before. "Looks like you're interested in Flash.", Burst remarked.
"Don't even think about it darling.", Rarity cautioned to Twilight. "It's bad enough Sunset Shimmer knows you're running against her. Imagine what she'd do if she found out you were trying to steal her ex-boyfriend."
"Ex-boyfriend?", Twilight asked. Burst, Inferno and Steel sighed.
"I don't think she'd be that upset. Sunset was just dating him to get popular.", Inferno said flatly. "Come to think of it, the two of you make a cute couple." Twilight blushed.
"Movin' on...", Applejack said. "We gotta change how people see Twilight. Any ideas?"
"I've got it!" Rarity then pulled out a pair of yellow horse ears with a blue headband and a blue and yellow tail. "Freshman year they were very popular. So I was thinking maybe we could wear them as a sign on unity! So what do you think?" Everyone gave their sign of approval.
"Sounds like a good idea! And maybe this'll reunite the school again!", Steel added. And the group made their plan to enact tomorrow.
The next day...
It was a normal day for the students of CHS, and lunch period had just hit. While the students were chatting, Burst and his friends put their plan together. All of them were wearing CHS Wondercolt sweaters. And their plan started by Pinkie creating a rhythm by banging her tray against the lunch counter. As the rest of the girls continued the beat, Inferno turned on the radio that was next to them. Burst, Inferno, and Steel watched as the girls sang. "I think its working.", Burst whispered. Inferno then noticed Sunset talking to Snips and Snails and she had an evil smile while she did so.
"Something tells me she's up to no good.", Inferno whispered as he motioned at Sunset. "Let's see if we can tail her lackeys." Burst and Steel nodded as they followed Snips and Snails. When they caught up to them, all of the decorations for the Fall Formal were trashed!
"Something tells me Twilight's gonna get blamed for this.", Steel said with a frown.
"So this is Sunset's plan! But what's the rest of it?!", Burst asked.
"You'll find out soon enough.", Sunset said with a smirk. Burst and the others turned to face her! Their eyes blazing with fury. "I just told Vice Principal Luna that Twilight destroyed the decorations. And I have pictures to prove." Sunset fished some pictures of Twilight out of her jacket pocket. As the guys paid attention to the poses Twilight was in, they noticed they mirrored when Twilight was going against Rainbow Dash at the field earlier! "Have fun trying to clean this mess 'heroes'!", Sunset said with a cruel smile as she left.
"How are we gonna clear Twilight now?", Inferno asked. Flash showed up next.
"I think I can help with that. I found these in a trash can.", Flash said as he pulled out some photos that were cut-out.
"Then you'd better hurry to Vice Principal Luna's office!", Burst said. Just as Twilight was being questioned, Flash showed the photos to Vice Principal Luna.
"In light of this new evidence, you may of course continue your bid to be crowned the Princess of the Fall Formal.", Luna said.
Twilight smiled as she hugged Flash! The two of them then met up with Burst and the others. "So...I was wondering...", Flash began as the two walked. "If you're not going with anyone else, would you mind going to the Fall Formal with me tomorrow night?" Twilight was about to agree when she heard that last bit.
"Tomorrow night?! No!" Twilight then ran off. The guys went to comfort Flash and after his spirits were elevated they decided to meet up with the girls and see what Twilight was freaking out about. They all arrived at Carousel Boutique and asked Twilight what was wrong.
"Anyone got any guesses as to why she's so upset?", Steel asked. Twilight then stepped out from the curtain she was hiding in.
"The Fall Formal isn't happening tonight. It had to be postponed because Sunset had Snips and Snails destroy all the decorations.", Twilight said with a defeated sigh.
"WHAT?", Pinkie screeched.
"But the Fall Formal has to happen tonight.", Twilight insisted.
"Why?", Applejack asked.
Twilight sighed. "You see..."
Pinkie took a huge breath. "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 elements and without it they don't work and you need them to help protect your magical world and if you don't get your crown back tonight you'll be stuck in this world and you won't be able to get back for like a really, really long time!" Pinkie finished with a huge smile. All the others were shocked at hearing this. "
Yeah. I'm pretty sure that's not the reason.", Rainbow Dash said.
"No. She's pretty spot on.", Spike said.
"He can talk!", Rarity gasped.
"Oh yeah!", Spike said. "And back where I'm from I'm not a dog. I'm a ferocious fire-breathing dragon!" Fluttershy then pushed Rarity aside just to get at Spike.
"This is so amazing! Tell me, what are you thinking right now?", Fluttershy asked excitedly.
"Sure would love a scratch behind the old ears.", Spike said as he approached Rarity. While Rarity was still trying to comprehend Spike talking, Burst and Inferno went up to the dragon-turned-dog.
"So you're a real dragon? Cool!", Inferno said.
"Our monster partners are dragons too.", Burst said with a smile
"Sweet! Mind showing me?", Spike asked. Burst and Inferno then pulled out their dragons, and Spike went slack-jawed. "Th-those are the Blue Eyes White Dragon and Red Eyes Black Dragon!", Spike said in awe! "No wonder Sunset backed off! Those two are legendary in the game!" Burst let out a chuckle.
"And this isn't even their final form.", he said. "Come on guys! Let's go!"
"Where're all of you going?", Applejack asked.
"We're off to fix up the gym! We'll have to start early if we're gonna have the formal tonight! You girls interested?", Burst asked with a smile. "Then let's do it!" The group arrived and surveyed the damage done and began to panic slightly.
"I know it seems impossible, but maybe if we all work together?", Twilight asked.
"Now that's the kind of can-do spirit Ah'm looking fer in a Fall Formal Princess!", Applejack said as she stuck her hand in. "Let's do it!" The others then put their hands in and broke as they got to work! Sure enough, other students took notice and began to help! Students from different groups were united like never before! Soon, the students heard clapping. It was Principal Celestia!
"Good work students! The Fall Formal is back on!" Everyone cheered and soon quieted as Celestia raised her arms. "Now you'd better get out of here so you can start to get ready. But don't forget to cast your ballots for Fall Formal Princess."
"You've got my vote Twilight!", each of the students said as they took a ballot. As the other students left, Burst and the guys ran a check to make sure everything was running okay.
"You guys go and get ready for tonight. I'll make one last check.", Burst said. His friends shrugged as Burst ran one last check on everything. He was pretty surprised when he saw Principal Celestia walk up to him. "Oh. Is there something I can help you with?" Celestia had a warm smile as she approached him.
"I just wanted to say I'm proud of the person you are.", she said. "You've certainly grown from the boy I kissed for winning that tournament Sophomore year." Burst lightly blushed at the memory.
"And you haven't changed a bit Principal Celestia. You're still just as pretty as when I first saw you." Burst then snapped his mind straight as soon as the words left his mouth. "I-I mean-!" Celestia giggled.
"It's alright Burst. I know some students see me as beautiful.", Celestia said with a smile. "And if I could be honest, you've grown quite handsome yourself." Burst gave her a small smile in return.
"Anything you like in particular?", he asked.
"That snowy white hair of yours, and your eyes. They're so kind and caring to the people you love.", Celestia said as she stepped closer. "And also fiery when you duel. But the most attractive thing would be your heart."
"My heart?", Burst asked with a slight blush.
"You're kind and loyal to your friends, and you see the best in people." Celestia put her hand on Burst's heart. "Never change Burst." Celestia then hugged Burst and kissed him on the forehead. Celestia and Burst both blushed after their moment had ended.
"I...I better meet up with my friends.", Burst said as he calmly exited. Celestia had a small smile as he left.
"He's grown up so much since Freshman year..."