So beautiful, even in death, that the dwarfs, the ponies and the little dragon could not find it in their hearts to bury Snow White. Together, they fashioned a coffin of glass and gold, and kept eternal vigil at her side. The ponies and the little dragon didn’t care if they wanted to go home now. At this time, the only thing that mattered was their dear friend who sadly passed away.
The Prince, who searched far and wide with the help of his new equine friend, heard of the maiden who slept in the glass coffin. And when they found her in a forest clearing, he sang one last familiar song to show and prove how much he loved her.
The glass coffin, where Snow White lies, was indeed in the middle of a forest clearing. The birds drop pink petals from a tree above, while the animals placed bouquets of flowers around the coffin.
Then came the dwarfs, Spike and the ponies with their bouquets. The dwarfs and Applejack once again took off their hats in respect, placing the flowers around the coffin while Doc and Rainbow lifted the glass cover. Grumpy placed his bouquet on top of Snow White. They all took a step backwards, kneeling with their heads gazing down. A moment of silence took place, as rays of sunlight shone upon the sleeping princess.
From atop a road, Prince Florian, his horse and Starlight looked on with the same sadness. Florian took his hat off in respect, as he approached the sleeping princess singing his heart out. Though Starlight didn’t meet or knew Snow White, she felt sadness in her heart as tears began to shed while following the Prince.
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Our heroes saw Florian immediately. They all rose from their knees and haunches as he approached them.
“Florian,” Twilight said, softly.
Florian said nothing, having no words after hearing what happened to the love of his life. Starlight herself didn’t know what to say, when Twilight noticed her.
“Starlight?” Twilight asked. “How did you…?”
“It’s a long story,” Starlight interrupts. “But I can see it’s not a good time to tell it.”
The dwarfs noticed the new pony, but not a word was spoken. But Twilight, tears in her eyes, hugged her reformed student and friend.
“I’m just glad to see you. I just wish you came at a better time.”
“I know… It’s all my fault,” Starlight said, tears in her eyes. “If I hadn’t touched that book, I wouldn’t be here, the Queen wouldn’t have caught me, and I could’ve…”
“No, Starlight,” Twilight stopped her, a hoof under Starlight’s chin. “It’s not your fault; it’s her fault.”
“It was I who found Starlight,” Florian steps in. “The Queen locked her up in a cell to prevent her from stopping her plans.”
“Thank you, Florian,” Twilight whispered, hugging the prince.
Starlight approached the glass coffin, gazing upon the princess.
“She’s beautiful,” Starlight said, softly.
“She was sweet as could be,” Doc said, approaching Starlight.
“She sang purty songs…” Sneezy added.
“Made us smile…” Happy said.
“And at bedtime, she told wonderful stories…” Sleepy said.
“About falling in love, an’ meeting her Prince…” Bashful added.
“An’ gave us all a kiss when we went to work,” Grumpy said.
“She was full of kindness, just like Fluttershy,” Happy said. “She made better folk of all of us.”
“She must have been very loved,” Starlight said, hearing all those lovely things. “She sounds like a very good friend.”
“That she was, my dear,” Doc said, comforting a sobbing Fluttershy. “That she was.”
“Maybe there might be a small chance,” Starlight whispered to herself.
“Twilight, I’d like to say ‘goodbye’ to her,” Prince Florian offered.
“Go ahead,” Twilight beckoned.
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They all made room for the Prince, who approached the Princess. Florian remembered what Starlight said but wasn’t sure at first. But whatever it takes to show his love for her, no matter what he moved forward. Everybody, especially Starlight, watched hopefully for this one chance for Snow White. The Prince came close to the princess, lowering his head to her face, and gave her a loving kiss on the lips… Nothing happened.
The Prince knelt before Snow White, lowering his head in sadness and respect. Starlight began to shed a few tears, sitting upon her haunches. Everybody else did the same, even the animals lowered their heads in mournful silence. A few seconds went by and Starlight took one last look at the beautiful girl in the glass coffin… But then, her eyes widen, and a smile appeared on her face.
Snow White’s eyes slowly opened, the princess raising her arm toward her head as if stirring from a long sleep.
“Princess!” Starlight called out, softly.
Confused, the dwarfs, other ponies and Spike rose their heads and suddenly they knew why. All eyes went wide, smiles appearing on their faces, including from the animals.
“Am Ah dreaming?” Applejack asked in disbelief.
“Is she…?” Fluttershy asked.
Snow White began to stand up, stretching herself from her long slumber. She turned and saw Florian with wonder in her eyes, a smile forming on her face. The Prince rose his head and seeing the Princess, wide awake, took him by surprise but he smiled like he never smiled before. He rose to his feet while Snow White opened her arms. He grabbed her in his arms, as they gazed lovingly toward each other.
“It worked!” Starlight shouted.
“ALRIGHT!” Rainbow shouted.
“Oh… My Goodness…” Fluttershy gasped. “She’s alive!”
Overjoyed, Fluttershy hugged Grumpy, who happily accepted with tears of joy.
“This is marvelous, simply marvelous!” Rarity cried, hugging Spike joyfully.
“Oh, yeah!” Spike said softly.
“YEAH! HAHAHAHA! SHE’S ALIVE!” Pinkie reacted, dancing joyfully with Happy.
They all hugged each other, dwarfs and ponies alike, throwing their hats in the air and dancing merrily. Twilight, completely surprised, didn’t know if this was possible. But slowly, a smile appeared on her face accepting this.
“That’s so sweet, just like a miracle.”
Florian slowly brought the princess to her knees when she fell back to the ground by something cute and yellow. It was none other than Fluttershy, who hugged her friend like never before.
“I thought I’d never see you again,” Fluttershy said, with tears of joy.
Snow White happily hugged back, enjoying the soft fur of her equine friend.
“Oh, Fluttershy…”
Soon enough, the other ponies and dwarfs approached her with a warm embrace. Even Starlight joined, while both the Prince and Princess laughed joyfully.
“Snow White, right?” The unicorn asked. “I’m Starlight Glimmer, a friend of Twilight and her friends.”
“Nice to meet you, Starlight,” Snow White bowed.
“I just want to say, even though we’ve just met, welcome back!”
Snow White giggled, petting Starlight’s head.
After the happy reunion, Florian scooped the princess in his arms, and both walked towards his horse. Everyone followed them, as they continued to dance.
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“Where are you two going?” Pinkie asked, curiously.
“To my castle,” Florian answered. “I wish to ask my dear princess for her hand and tell her each day how much I love her.”
"Aaaaaaawww!" The ponies said.
“How romantic,” Rarity swooned.
“Sissy stuff,” Rainbow retorts.
Rarity heard and glared at the blue Pegasus. But then she began to smirk.
“Says the pony who kissed a parasprite.”
Rainbow’s eyes went wide, blushing her cheeks.
“You got me there,” Rainbow frowned.
Every dwarf and pony laughed, even Snow White and her Prince joined in.
“You’re all welcome in my castle anytime,” Florian declared. “Thank you for everything.”
They all smiled, but realized they had to say goodbye to Snow White. It was sad at first, but they knew in their hearts they’d see each other again. All the ponies gave Snow White a hug, Fluttershy being last.
“We had such great times, didn’t we?” Snow White asked.
“We sure did,” Fluttershy nodded.
“You and I have so much in common. Your friends are amazing too. I’m so happy to have met you, to call you my friend.”
“Me too, Snow White. I hope we see each other again… Somehow.”
“Of course. You, your friends and the dwarfs are always welcome. Thanks for everything and never forget: Even if we are far away from each other, we’re always connected no matter what.”
They hugged each other for a few more minutes, before releasing their embrace.
“Have I ever told you what soft fur you have?” Snow White asked.
“I don’t think so,” Fluttershy shook her head. “But I never told you what lovely hair you have.”
“Uh, Fluttershy,” Starlight cut in. “I think our two lovebirds want to be alone for today.”
“Oh, right,” Fluttershy blushed.
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Florian placed Snow White on his horse, then lifted each dwarf so they can have a kiss from her. Bashful was first and was red as a tomato again.
“Good-bye,” She said.
Grumpy was next, then blew a kiss to her.
“Good-bye, Grumpy. Good-bye.”
Snow White kissed Doc, then Sneezy and Happy till Spike came along.
“You really are the cutest little dragon,” Snow White replied.
She gave him a kiss on the head, as Spike cheeks glowed rosy red.
“Oh, please,” Spike replied. “Stop that.”
But Spike still smiled, as our favorite silly dwarf was next. He wiped his mouth with his sleeve and pursed his lips.
“Oh, Dopey,” Snow White smiled, kissing him.
Sleepy was the last to receive a kiss, before Snow White and her Prince trotted off with everybody waving them off.
“Good-bye!” Snow White called out.
“Good-bye, Snow White!” Twilight waved.
“Good-bye!” Starlight said.
“Good-bye!” The dwarfs said in unison.
“Have fun!” Pinkie said.
“And go easy when you get there, will ya?!” Rainbow waved.
“Rainbow Dash!” Rarity gasped.
“What? Aren’t they going to…? You know… After they are married… I’ll shut up now.”
They watched Snow White and her Prince approach a beautiful castle in the distance, basked in a light as bright as the rising sun.
The ponies, dwarfs and little dragon were happy for their new friend. Though it be a long time, they hoped to see her again to spend more time with her and her Prince.
“So, what do we do now?” Rainbow asked.
“I don’t know,” Twilight admits. “Let me think.”
Suddenly, everyone heard a strange sound and turned behind them. A large pillar of light, with magical energy, shot down from the skies toward the ground. They covered their eyes from the light, before the pillar disappeared leaving a large, strange symbol on the field.
“What is that?” Starlight asked.
“I’m not sure,” Twilight answered.
“Me neither,” Doc concurred.
Twilight slowly approached the symbol, examining the image glowing with bright light. It was the same symbol from the Book of Disney’s cover, only it was surrounded by symbols similar to her: The Elements of Harmony.
“This could be it,” Twilight concluded. “This is our way back home to Equestria.”
“Really?” Pinkie asked.
“That’s wonderful!” Starlight said.
“Wait, you’re going home now?” Doc asked. “Is this goodbye?”
Twilight faced the dwarf leader, the reality of the situation sinking in.
“Sorry, Doc. I’m afraid it is.”
The dwarfs looked down, sad to hear the answer.
“Why the long faces?” Pinkie asked. “It’s not really goodbye.”
“Pinkie is right,” Applejack nodded. “We need to go home, but this is the honest truth: We’ll find a way to see you again, no matter how long it takes.”
“When we first arrived here, I was completely surprised,” Twilight explains. “I was afraid we’d never get home. But now, I’m happy we came here especially with the people we’ve met: Snow White, Florian, Humbert, and even you.”
The dwarfs smiled at that last part, as Twilight approached Dopey who looked at her silently.
“You remind me of some pony I know back in Equestria,” Twilight replied, giggling.
Dopey, though confused at first, smiled at the comparison.
“We had a great time, didn’t we?” Sleepy yawned.
“We sure did,” Applejack chuckled. “Especially on that party.”
“You were great that day, Pinkie,” Happy said. “Using your cannon to launch me at the queen. What a brilliant idea!”
“Aw, shucks,” Pinkie said, hugging Happy. “You were pretty amazing too.”
“I just can’t believe we have to say goodbye,” Bashful spoke to Fluttershy.
“It’s like Pinkie said, it’s not goodbye,” Fluttershy assured. “I promise we’ll meet again, Bashful. But please do this one favor for me.”
“Anything…” The dwarf said.
“Will you and the others take good care of Snow White while we’re gone?”
“You can count on us,” Bashful said, smiling.
“Thank you,” Fluttershy said.
Fluttershy hugged Bashful, who began to turn red again.
"Ooooooooh, goooooosh!"
Fluttershy giggled at Bashful, as Rarity spoke to Sneezy.
“I hope you won’t have too much trouble with that hay fever, Sneezy,” The white unicorn said. “I only wish I brought something to make it better.”
“It’s okay, Rarity,” Sneezy assure. “My hay fever can be annoying most of the time, but actually it could be very useful in times of need.”
“Well, do take care,” Rarity said, hugging Sneezy.
“So…” Grumpy began, crossing his arms. “I guess this is it.”
“What’s the matter?” Rainbow asked, teasingly. “I thought you wanted us gone in the first place?”
“I know. I was a real jerk acting like that and I’m ssssss…”
Grumpy tried to force that last word, as Rainbow raised an eyebrow with a smirk.
“Excuse me?” Rainbow asked, folding her arms.
“I’m sorry, okay. I’m sorry for all the things I said and everything else.”
“It’s alright, we forgive you,” Rainbow assured. “I was wrong you know; you’re not 100% a jerk. You truly were caring and brave when Snow White and Fluttershy were in danger.”
“Well, I knew Snow White and Fluttershy meant well. But you… You were awesome. Taking on me was daring, but taking on that powerful witch… That takes guts, Rainbow. The same goes for the rest of your friends.”
Rainbow was a bit flattered by that, but she was always a pony seeking praise.
“Well, Grumpy… You’re pretty awesome too.”
Then she moved her eyes left and right, as if thinking she said it wrong.
“I mean… When you led everybody… Chasing the Queen and all… Heh-heh.”
There was a moment of silence between them, but only for a few seconds.
“So… Are we friends now? No more grumpy stuff?”
“Sure,” Grumpy chuckled.
Rainbow reached her hoof out for a handshake, but what happened next stunned her completely. Grumpy hugged her and she couldn’t help but return it. At the same time, Spike spoke with Dopey even if the little dragon did most of the talking.
“What a weird time,” The little dragon began. “Just the other day, me and my friends end up in a different world and suddenly we become friends with its residents. Like the time me and Twilight entered a completely different world and befriend… Humans, who look just like our friends. Acted the same too. But you probably don’t understand what I’m saying, do you?”
Dopey thought, then nodded his head.
“We had a great time, didn’t we buddy?”
Dopey nodded again.
“Yes, I know you don’t talk nor seem to know how. But it’s alright, I’ll still miss you.”
Spike hugged the dwarf, which he gladly accepted. But then, Dopey came close to Spike’s ear.
“I’ll miss you too, Spike,” The dwarf whispered.
The dragon looked at the dwarf with wide eyes. Dopey just smiled, with one wink. Spike couldn’t help but return it while slowly nodding. As if to say, ‘Your secret is safe with me.’
Meanwhile, Applejack just finished hugging Sleepy.
“Now don’t try to sleep too much on the job, alright?” Applejack teased.
“I’ll try my best,” Sleepy yawned, with a smile.
“I’ll miss all of you,” Twilight said. “You most of all, Doc.”
“You eight are truly amazing,” Doc declared.
“Um, Twilight,” Starlight approached. “Before we leave, would you introduce me to your new friends first?”
“Of course,” Twilight nodded.
Twilight began to introduce Starlight to the dwarfs.
“Boys, this is my student and friend, Starlight Glimmer. Starlight, I’d like you to meet Doc, Sleepy, Bashful, Happy, Grumpy, Dopey, and…”
“Ah…” Sneezy gasped. “AH… AAH!!!!!”
“TAKE COVER!” Pinkie ducked.
Every pony and dwarf hid behind a tree, Starlight was practically dragged by Twilight while Sneezy tried to stop his sneeze. But once again…
"AAAAAAAAAAAAH! ACHOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
Sneezy released a big gust of wind, the likes of which could easily blow them away. Starlight felt the heavy breeze even from her own hiding place.
“Wow! That’s one powerful sneeze!”
“I call it the ‘Sneeze of Doom’!” Pinkie said.
They all laughed very hard at Pinkie’s words. After a few minutes, they all calmed down so Twilight can proceed.
“And this is Sneezy,” Twilight concluded.
“Ha-ha, those are funny names,” Starlight replied. “They’re adorable, I won’t forget this.”
“You have great friends, Miss Starlight,” Doc said.
“I sure do,” Starlight said, sadly. “I wish I can get to know you more, but I must get home. Maybe next time.”
“I hope you get home safely, my dears,” Doc said, hugging Twilight.
“Thanks for everything, Doc,” Twilight said.
“Your welcome.”
At this moment, Twilight and her friends were just ready to go home when Doc remembered something.
“Wait! I almost forgot! Dopey, Happy, do you save the hack… Uh, have the sack?”
“We sure do,” Happy replied.
Both Happy and Dopey approached the ponies, and Spike, carrying a heavy sack.
“What’s in there?” Starlight asked.
“Open it,” Happy said, with a smile.
Twilight used her magic to open the sack, as a ray of light emerged. Twilight covered her eyes before taking a better look. When Rarity looked inside, she gasped.
“Are those… Are those…?” Rarity asked, trying to breathe.
“Diamonds and rubies from the mine,” Doc answered. “I know we didn’t get to work after what happened, but you would’ve done a great job.
“This is our gift to you,” Grumpy declared.
“To thank you for everything,” Sneezy added.
The ponies didn’t know what to say, the dwarfs gave them quite a present with this big sack of jewels. And it was all for them to use it anyway they want.
“I can’t wait to see how they taste,” Spike said, lipping his lips.
“I can use these lovely gemstones for my new dresses,” Rarity said.
“I can buy new farm supplies with these,” Applejack added.
As they all imagined what they could do with their share, Twilight faced the dwarfs with tears in her eyes.
“Thank you. Thank you, all of you.”
The dwarfs gave a single nod in unison, tears in their eyes.
“Come on, Twilight,” Rainbow ushered. “The princess will wonder where we are.”
One by one, they each stepped into the pillar of energy and appeared to be pulled into the air. Twilight took one last look at the dwarfs and waved goodbye. The dwarfs waved back, as she stepped inside the pillar back to Equestria.
Dopey, who was very curious, couldn’t help but run toward the pillar. But before he could reach it, the pillar disappeared, and he fell on the ground. The dwarfs looked to the sky as the pillar faded in the distance.
“That’s the strangest kind of magic I’ve ever seen,” Doc said, in wonder.
“You think they will be alright?” Bashful asked.
“Will we truly see them again?” Happy asked.
Doc thought for a moment, as a smile came on his face.
“Yes, I’m very sure. Come on, men. Let’s go home. We must think of a special gift for Snow White’s heading… Uh, wedding.”
“How about a bed?” Sleepy suggested.
The dwarfs collaborated on ideas as they went home, thinking what they should give to Snow White and her prince. They also hoped that someday they would see their Equestrian friends again. But that’s another story…