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// All's well that ends well 
// Story: Sonic and EQG: Fiendship is Magic. 
// by SonicAKG 
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At the Canterlot Animal Shelter, Fluttershy was inside, cleaning up the vegetation that covered the whole area. She was pulling leaves, grass, flowers, and the rest of the greens from the walls, floors, and wherever else they were in the shelter. She then placed them in a plastic bag, filling it. Once the bag was full she then tossed it into a pile of already filled bags behind her. She wiped a brow of sweat from her forehead.

“This is going to be a long day. I’ve been at this for nearly three hours.” Fluttershy said in a tired tone. From behind, her animal friends were watching her and looked concern. Angel then hopped over to and tugged at her skirt. Fluttershy looked down at him and gave him a weak smile.

“I know you, and the others want to help, Angel.” Fluttershy said. “But I caused this mess, and hurt all of you. I'll be the one to clean it up. On my own. I don’t want you guys to worry about my mistake.”

“Well if you’re doing this alone, this place will be cleared in about…..five years.” Manic said, making Fluttershy turn behind to see him leaning against the wall. He then walked over to her.

“Manic, what are you doing here?” She asked.

“I came to check on you.” He explained. “And offer my help in case things are going slow, which they are.”

“Thank you for your consideration, Manic.” Fluttershy replied. “But as I told Angel ,this is my mess so I will clean it up. I did terrible things.”

Fluttershy looked down at the ground, and her head hung low with shame. Manic then put his hand on her shoulder, and she looked up at him.

“Fluttershy, what happened wasn't your fault. You were out of control and couldn’t do a thing about it. Sunset told us what it was like being evil. You really can’t punish yourself for something you didn’t have a say in. The fact that you’re trying to make amends shows that it really wasn’t you as Crazy-But-Hot Fluttershy would never have done this. Let me help you” Manic said. “Besides, being around Shadow has made me sick of seeing angst.”

Fluttershy looked at him and got a small smile on her face.

“I guess I owe you twice, Manic. For cheering me up, and for saving me in the first place along with Angel. I guess I could use a helping hand.” Fluttershy said. When she said that,t her animals friends immediately came and started clearing away the vegetation. Fluttershy turned to them and smiled larger, making Manic do the same thing

“(When this is all over, I’ll ask Fluttershy if she would like to go with me to see a Segato Sanshiro movie. Getting these two tickets was a hassle, but it was worth it).” Manic thought to himself. Manic reached into his pockets to get the tickets, but they were empty. Manic then looked up, down, and around but he couldn’t find them.

“(What?! Where are they?!).” Manic thought to himself in an annoyed manner. He then turned and saw Angel holding two red rickets in his mouth. Angel gave Manic a smug look before tearing the tickets to shred with his teeth. Manic glared at him and pointed angrily at Angel as he stuck his tongue out at Manic.  

“Angel! Manic! I could use your help here!” Fluttershy called. Angel hopped over Manic to where Fluttershy was.

“(I thought that rabbit, and I would be cool after helping save Fluttershy, but I guess it back to business as usual).” Manic thought as he walked over to help Fluttershy.




At Canterlot High,  Applejack was using a ladder to get near the hole in the ceiling she had made. She was fixing it with cement as Knuckles was holding the ladder to keep it sturdy.

“Thanks again for helpin’ me fix this roof, sugah cube.” Applejack called down to him.

“Well, I kind of also broke it, so I feel a bit responsible.” He called back.

“Not as responsible as I feel. I have all this strength, yet I was weak enough to be turned evil by the zap of some laser.” Applejack said with a little sadness in her voice.

“Well to be fair, everyone else was affected as well.” Knuckles said. “I don’t think you should beat yourself up over this AJ. I mean, I’ve been tricked by Eggman in the past, and he didn’t even need a machine to do the trick. But I don’t let it get to me as I’ve made up for it. Considering your track record AJ, I think you’re good. Plus anyone who can give me a run for my money is pretty strong.”

Applejack looked down at Knuckles and flashed him a smile,  which he returned. She then returned to fixing the roof.




At the Carousal Boutique, Rarity was working on a dress with her eyeglasses, carefully sowing things together, when Silver walked in through the door as Rarity turned to face him.

“Hello, Silver what brings you by here?”Rarity questioned

“I just came to check on you, see how you were doing after going all-wait a minute, we’ve been through this already.” Silver answered

“Yes, we have.” Rarity responded.

“So there’s no need for me to explain how this wasn’t your fault, I don’t blame you, and all that stuff?” Silver asked to get a confirmation.

“Not really, as I got the message pretty clearly last time.” Rarity said with a small smile. “Now don’t go and make things awkward like you did last time.”

“Well to be fair, I do consider meeting you to be one of the nicest things I’ve experience ever since I got stuck in this time period.” Silver said with a smile. Upon hearing that Rarity blushed and turned away from him. Silver then realized what he said and had made things awkward again.

“I didn’t say the nicest thing!” Silver said frantically. “I said one of the nicest. There are also other nice things like pizza, or ice cream. Not that I value you the same way I value food. It’s just that these things are delicious, and make me happy. Not that I like you in the same way as the food, but I’m sure you’re delicious. Wait a minute, that came out wrong. I-.”

“Oh, Silver darling, please, you’re making things much worse.” Rarity said as she chuckled at Silver trying to save face. Silver calmed down, and also let out a small chuckle, albeit his was more nervous and his face was flustered




In the Canterlot hospital, Rainbow Dash was sitting on a hospital bed in a green hospital gown. She had a green curtain on her right,  separating her from the other patient in the room.  She was bouncing a ball at the wall back, and forth, back, and forth, back, and forth......

“Can you stop that?” Shadow called from the curtain in an annoyed tone. “I’m trying to rest.”

“I’m going to say the same things as I did the last 40 times you asked.” Rainbow Dash responded. “No”.

“Being stuck in this hospital is embarrassing enough. But being stuck with you is almost unbearable. Can’t you be quiet for one minute?” Shadow said in a displeased manner.

“Can’t you lighten up for one second? This isn’t fun for me either. A rock would’ve been a better roommate.” Rainbow Dash shot back.

Just then the hospital door opened, and Sonic came in with Twilight and Tails. 

“Hi, Rainbow Dash.” Twilight said, making Rainbow Dash turn her head towards them. She had an annoyed look on her face.

“What took you guys so long?” Rainbow Dash said. “You said you’d be here an hour ago.”

“I know, but I wanted to see how long, you and Shadow could go without strangling each other.” Sonic said with a mischievous smile.

“I heard that.” Shadow called.

“How are you guys holding up?” Tails asked.

“Well, the doc said I’ll be out in a few days.” Rainbow Dash said slightly disappointed. “But that feels like forever. What about you Tails, how are you feeling?”

“I feel fine. I mean sure I was a bit dizzy when I got my mind back but other than that things are good. Twilight here keeps insisting that I take a test to make sure I’m fine.” Tails explained.

“You can never be too careful,” Twilight said. “Speaking of which, Tails it’s test time.” She then pulled out a long list that extended to the floor and out of the room. “Number 1. What is the square root of 23?”

“I just remembered.” Tails said quickly. “I have to go see the doctor about my, uh, memory. I’ll be back soon, or not.” He then left the room.

“Wait a minute, he might want to use my method to test your memory.” Twilight figured. “I’m coming too.” She then followed Tails.

“You know, I’d never think there'd be someone more passionate about tests than Tails.” Sonic remarked. Rainbow Dash was silent and didn’t respond. “Dash?”

She then sighed. “Listen Sonic, I just want to say sorry for the way I acted. Especially about our race. I do want to race you, but fair, and square.”

“No need to say sorry.” Sonic said warmly. “ I should be apologizing. I almost lost myself and could’ve really hurt you. Also, thanks for bringing me back from that.”

“Well, you also saved me from being a jerk 24/7.” Rainbow Dash responded. “So I guess were even.”

“I guess.” Sonic agreed. “Hey, I’m starving do you know where I could find a bite to eat.”

“Cafeteria’s on the second floor.” Rainbow Dash said as she got out of bed. “I’ll take you there myself.”

“Should you really be moving?” Sonic asked.

“Well, being cooped in that bed for the past few days has been driving me crazy. I need to move a little. Besides, I’m not worried. If anything happens, I got you to watch my back.” Rainbow Dash said as she gave Sonic a grin.

“If you say so.” Sonic said with a smile on his face as well. “I’d say you got mine, but as you are right now, I doubt it.”

“Is that a challenge I hear?” Rainbow Dash said as she and Sonic left the room, leaving Shadow alone.

“Now maybe I can get some rest.” Shadow said. He then closed his eyes for a bit. All of a sudden the door burst open, and Pinkie came in blowing a party horn and spraying confetti everywhere.

“I had to say that.” He said dryly as his eyes opened

“Hi, Dashie-.” Pinkie started before she noticed Rainbow Dash wasn’t there. “Hey, where’s Dashie?”

“She left with Sonic to grab something at the cafeteria.” Shadow informed her.

“Awww. Well,  I’ll give her 'get better' present later.” Pinkie said as she put a blue birthday present behind her. She pulled out a red one and handed it to Shadow. “I have one for you as well, Shady.”

“What is it?” Shadow said in a tired tone as he took the box, and examined it. 

“No spoilers.” Pinkie said with a smile. Then, her smile disappeared, and she had a look of guilt on her face. “Shady, I want to say I’m sorry for being such a meanie to you.”

“Forgiven, forgotten.” Shadow said dismissively.

“Also, while I was evil, I heard what you said about me and my happiness.” Pinkie brought up. “I just wanted to ask, did you mean that really?

Shadow was silent for awhile and didn’t respond. A little disappointed, Pinkie slumped her shoulders slightly and sighed a bit.

“Well, I guess I’ll go give Dashie her present now.” Pinkie said as she headed out.

“Yes.” Shadow responded just before she exited the door. She looked back at him. 

“What?”

“About what I said. Yes, I did mean it.”

Pinkie looked at him for awhile before She got a huge grin on her face, rushed forward, and hugged Shadow tightly.

Oh, Shady, I knew you really were a super-duper nice guy deep down! What you said, that means so much to me!” Pinkie exclaimed as she continued to hug him.

“Yeah, well I don’t want my hospital stay to extend.” Shadow managed to say. Pinkie then let go of Shadow.

“Sorry.” She said. “Imma go find Dashie now. Bye!” Pinkie said as she left the room while waving at Shadow. While alone Shadow opened the present Pinkie left for him. It was a red, and black heart made out of metal. On it, the words “Thank you Shadow, From Pinkie Pie, Carrot, Cup, Pumpkin, and Pound Cake”. Shadow simply smirked.




In the CHS band room, Sunset Shimmer was alone and holding her diary. She was thinking about how to tell Princess Twilight about the whole situation. Especially about her being evil again.

“(I feel like Twilight should know about this, but I also fear that this’ll show her that maybe deep down, I haven't changed. There’s still a part of the old Sunset Shimmer).” Sunset thought to herself as she struggled with what to write.

Suddenly the door opened, and Sonic came in.

“Hey, Sunset.” Sonic said warmly as he entered.

“Oh, hey Sonic.” She answered a little half-heartedly.

“What are you up to?” Sonic asked.

“Trying to tell Princess Twilight about this whole thing.” She explained. “Emphasis on the word trying.”

“We didn’t see you at the hospital to visit Dash.” Sonic pointed out.

“I’m giving people space. I’m sure everyone is a bit psyched out by this event. Especially by what I did.” Sunset said with a some of sadness in her voice.

“You know, Tails doesn’t blame you for what happened. No one does. It was Eggman. It sucks his mind got fixed after everything, but I think he’ll lay low for a while.” Sonic said. “Besides you weren’t the only one to go evil. Rainbow Dash and the others did. So did I for a bit. We’re all capable of being bad when the wrong buttons are pushed. 

“I know. But I still can't help but feel responsible. Especially since I used to be like that willingly. This incident got me wondering. What if deep down I haven't changed? I’m still nothing but a selfish bully? The new me is just a fraud.” Sunset responded, making Sonic ponder for a bit. His face then lit up and he walked over to Sunset.

“C’mon. I think we both need this.” Sonic said as she looked up at him. 





Sonic and Sunset were then standing behind Sonic’s house in front of a red and white biplane with completely red wings and fuselage outlined with yellow and white lines. It also had a three-headed tractor screw and a black power plant. The cockpit had either one or two seats and a small windshield. Above the top wing and vertical stabilizer, the plane had a yellow symbol which looked like Tails, and behind the cockpit on the fuselage was the word "SONIC" written in white. The plane also had a small jet engine between the front wheels. This was the Tornado Sonic’s plane.

“Sonic, why are we here in front of your plane?” Sunset asked.

“Because you’re going to fly it.” Sonic explained. She looked at him with a bewildered look.

“What?!” Sunset exclaimed. “Sonic, I’ve never flown a plane before in my life. What makes you think I can do it? Something really dangerous could happen!”

“Well, then I guess we’ll just have to find out and see.” Sonic said with a smile as he climbed on the top wing and lied down on it.

“Why aren’t you sitting in the passenger seat?” Sunset asked. 

“I prefer the view from here.” Sonic responded. “You know, this plane won’t fly itself.

Still bewildered, Sunset climbed into the cockpit. She then examined it and flipped some switches. Immediately, the propeller started rotating. Sunset looked a little surprise that she was able to do that on her first try.

“Looks like someone’s a natural.” Sonic said with a grin.

Hearing this, Sunset then fiddled with the cockpit a bit more. Soon the plane started to move on its wheels, and a few feet later, it took off in the air. Sunset was surprised she had started the plane completely right on her first try. Sonic continued to smile. The two of them flew high in the air on the Tornado. The wind was blowing in Sunset’s face and made her hair flow. She then formared a smile on her face as both of them soared through the air. She then turned the Tornado on the side, and moved it back to its main position, giving a joyful laugh as she did.

“This is amazing!” Sunset shouted. “You should’ve asked me to fly your plane earlier.”

“I know right?” Sonic responded. “But nothing beats the experience of where I am. I’d ask you to join me, but then who would fly the plane? To be honest, you’re as good as Tails.”

“Really?” Sunset said. “Thanks, Sonic. That means a lot.” 

Sunset, and Sonic continued to soar through the air, passing through the clouds. Later, the Tornado was returning to the back of Sonic’s house. The plane landed perfectly on the ground. Once it landed, Sonic jumped off the top wings and Sunset then exited the cockpit.

“Sonic, I admit that was pretty fun.” Sunset said as she beamed from ear to ear. “But why do it in the first place? Why’d you trust me with your plane when I haven’t flown one before.”

“Because to send you a message. That I trust you Sunset. Tails is the only other person I’ve let fly the plane, and you know how close we are. I wanted to show you that I believe that deep down, you really have changed for the better. Enough to the point that I’ll always trust you and think the best of you. I knew you’d fly the plane perfectly.” Sonic responded. 

Sunset blushed a little at his words. “Th-Thanks, Sonic. I really needed that.” She said.

Sonic and Sunset then exchanged a warm hug. “Well, then I guess I feel comfortable enough now to tell Twilight the whole story. But it’s pretty long. I could use some help.”

“Say no more.” Sonic said. “Besides, you’ll need a firsthand account of how way past cool I was during the whole thing.”

“Of course.” Sunset said with a smirk. The two of them then walked to go write in the diary as they entered the bandroom.

THE END