//------------------------------// // A Magical Day // Story: Dragonfire 🐲 Enter The Dragon Hero 🐲 // by Phantom-Dragon //------------------------------// It was a cold, blustery night in Ponyville. Twilight was all alone in the Castle of Friendship, going through some books, when she began to feel sleep taking a hold of her. Exhausted from her late night studying, Twilight let out a yawn, and collapsed on the table. Had she been awake, then she would’ve heard the sound of footsteps walking into the room, and felt a pair of strong arms, helping her up, and putting her in bed. The next morning, Twilight woke up to the smell of breakfast being prepared. "Mmm," Twilight moaned, upon taking a whiff of the foods being cooked. "Wait a minute! Who's cooking?" Stretching her wings and hooves, Twilight made her way to the kitchen, to see none other but Spike, flipping some pancakes. “Spike!!” Twilight shouted happily. Spike quickly turned his head and smiled at Twilight, “Morning Twilight,” Spike returned greeting. “How did you sleep?” “I slept well,” Twilight stretched, before she sniffed the pleasant aroma of the breakfast. “Mmm, that smells good!” “Good to hear,” Spike said, as he plopped a flapjack for Twilight, and another for himself, before he decorated a smily face on it with strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries, with whip cream on top. "Look, you got pancake! And it's happy to see you," Spike said. Rolling her eyes and smirking at his joke, Twilight levitated a fork, as she takes a huge bite of the food, and smiled, "Oh, Spike!" She said in a mouthful. "This is delicious!" She gulped down the food, and licked her lips, savoring the taste. "Mmmm-mmmm!" Spike smiled, "Well, glad to see I'm getting the hang of my mom's cooking," He sighed, looking at Canterlot in the distance. "She always did make our pancakes this way. Just her way of showing us, she cares." Twilight looked at Spike, affectionately, "You can be such a mama's boy sometimes, you know?" She teased. "Hey! We've been separated for ten years!" Spike spatted. "Got some times to catch up on, y'know." "I know, I know, and I respect that," Twilight reassured. "Heck, if I was in your position, I'd do the same for my parents, if I've ever been struck by dark magic, and sent away for ten years to recover." Spike nodded in agreement, before he looked solemn, "Though, now that I think about it. I don't think me and mom have been doing some mother/son bonding moments, as of late," He scratched his head, trying to remember a time he and Celestia have bonded, following their reunion. "What about those times when Celestia was there to help us, during our battle against the Shadowbolts?" Twilight asked. "Or that time when she and Princess Luna came to New York, because they sensed you were in trouble?" "Those don't count, Twilight," Spike answered. "I'd like for a day, when I can just spend it with mom, or auntie, where the fate of Equestria isn't hanging in the balance." Twilight nodded in acknowledgement, and agreement, "Yeah. I'd like to spend that kind of day with Cadence and Shining Armor as well." Wanting to change the topic, and brighten up the mood, Spike spoke up, "Until then, let's make this day a special one, Twi," Spike sat down and ate his cupcakes. "I'd like to see how good this 'Magic of Friendship' does for you." Twilight smiled excitedly, in agreement. Later Spike and Twilight were both in the training dimension, practicing their combat skills together. "So, what's the agenda for magics today?" Spike asked. "Teleportation," Twilight answered. "Multiple locations. Try to keep up." With that, Twilight concentrated into her magic, as she disappeared in a flash of light. 'Okay, Spike,' Spike talked to himself, mentally. 'You know this one. You've been studying it, with Twilight, and Ember, once,' Concentrating hard, Spike pictured himself besides Twilight, before his eyes revealed to be a blazing fiery of green, and his whole body was coated with green fire, and he disappeared, before reappearing on top of a mountain, with Twilight. The two of them disappeared in more flashes of their magics, before reappearing in random locations within the training dimensions. Ranging from a desert to an arctic. Later, the two of them were meditating once more, floating in mid-air, concentrating on their magic. The candles around Twilight danced, with their flames being colored in her aura, with Spike's doing the same. Before long, the flames on the candles erupted, to form a green flaming celestial dragon flying through the air, surrounded by veils of sparkling stars. Soon, the two were at their final lessons of magical combat - Spike's personal favorite. "Dragon up!" Spike shouted, as he assumed his dragon form, while Twilight assumed her anthro battle form, equipped with a suit of armor. Without warning, Twilight fired several magic bolts at Spike, who quickly conjured a flame apparition of a shield, blocking her attack. Concentrating his powers in another, Spike conjured a fiery javelin, which he hurled towards Twilight, who quickly encased herself in a magic bubble, saving herself from the projectile. "Flash kick!" Twilight shouted, doing a backflip in mid-air, while creating a flash, in the shape of the kick's arc, which flew towards Spike. "Lava lance!" Spike screamed, firing the said attack, which countered the flash, exploding upon impact. "Chi Roar!" Spike roared, projecting a loud green ultrasonic roar, nearly blowing Twilight away, who teleported behind him. Twilight fired a bolt of magic at Spike, who quickly channeled his powers, into his wings, coating them with green fires that made his wings larger, which he used to smash the bolt in front of him, before it could make an impact. Concentrating, while thinking of the love he has for the girls, and vice versa, Spike can feel his passionate love for them, increasing his fire tenfold, which increased his rapid heartbeats, making his eyes glow fiery green, "Boosted dragon!" Spike roared, firing a huge green fireball, so powerful, it's kickback nearly threw him off his feet. Twilight quickly coated herself in a magic shield bubble, as the fireball exploded upon impact. Once she lowered the shield down, Twilight looked around her, and both she and Spike looked to see that she now stood in a huge crater. "Wow, Spike!" Twilight smiled. "You're a real student of magic than you think." "I guess I have a good friend, and a teacher to thank for that," Spike replied, causing Twilight to blush, modestly. Spike was later sitting in the library of Friendship Castle, reading a book. Though it's not like him to be so caught up in books, except for ones that includes dragons, wizards, and fighters, this one immediately grabs his interest, since it's about his pony friends, the adventures they've had, and they lessons they've learned along the way. "Amazing," Spike commented, while reading an event chronicled in the book. "Yikes," he grimaced at some near death movements, as well as the descriptions of the problem. "Clever," he mused, while laughing at the funny parts. Then, Twilight walked in, "Hey Spike!" Twilight greeted. "Oh, hi Twilight!" Spike replied, getting his head out of the book for a moment. "Do you need anything?" "Nope. Just came to check up on you," Twilight answered, before she noticed the book he was reading. "Oh, I see you've found a copy of our Friendship Journal." "Uh huh,” He replied eagerly. “I’ve been wanting to know what you girls have been doing while I was gone," Spike replied. "Besides, Capper told me this book was a bestseller, and it tells us the many adventures you girls had, as well as the lessons you've learned to become the heroes you are today." Twilight grimaced, recalling the unwanted reception she and the girls had once received from the publics, all because of the book. Taking her chance, Twilight hesitantly asked, "And what do you think?" "I think you girls came a long way," Spike answered. "I especially loved this part where you went crazy and hexed the whole town with a 'Want-it, Need-It' spell charm, just to make a Friendship Problem." Twilight blushed a shade of red at the mention of the incident. "Though, nice to see you girls learned a lesson in that," He said, as he reads the lesson, by the other five Bearers of Harmony. Dear Princess Celestia, we're writin' to you today because today we all learned a little somethin' about friendship. We learned that you should take your friends' worries seriously. Even if you don't think that she has anything to worry about. And that you shouldn't let your worries turn asmallproblem... ...into an enormously huge entire-town-in-total-chaos Princess-has-to-come-and-save-the-day problem! Signed, your loyal subjects. Twilight smiled, hearing Spike reading the lesson to her. To her, it made her feel as though Spike was there when the lesson was being written, in a way. "Though, not to sound like a critic or anything," Spike began, which got Twilight worried. "But.....do you girls have to put this in the book?" Spike asked, showing a picture of a crazy looking Twilight. "WHAT?!!" Twilight screamed, as she snatches the book out of Spike's hands, while looking at the picture of herself in outrage. "How-who-when-WHERE DID THEY GET THEIR HOOVES ON A PICTURE LIKE THIS?!!!" Twilight asked. "There was a note at the bottom," Spike directed. "It was written by Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie, saying the picture serves as an example." With that, Twilight looked to see some texts, next to her photo, which reads: "Remember boys and girls. If you don't take your friends' worries seriously, then your friends may look like this. Sign R.D. and P.P." Twilight pouted, face red in embarrassment, "I'm so going to give Rainbow and Pinkie a piece of my mind for this," She scowled. "Cheer up, Twilight," Spike said, as he calmly takes the book back. "I think it's entertaining. You girls have had lots of ups and downs. But in the end, you learned some lessons," He looked back a the book, skimming a few pages, "Like this one. During the parasprite infestation." Twilight sat down, next to Spike, as she got a good look at the page of the event, "Oh yeah," Twilight smiled, recalling the event. "That was when we were getting things ready for Princess Celestia's arrival." "Right," Spike looked back in the book, as he reads. "And from what you girls are saying, you were having a hard time getting rid of the parasprites, and they're eating you all out of house at home. And the more they eat, the more they're able to multiply." "Tell me about it," Twilight grimaced, before she brightens up. "But thankfully, Pinkie Pie knew just what to do. Too bad we didn't listen to her, to begin with," Twilight frowned. "Don't be so hard on yourself, Twi," Spike tried to comfort them. "The thing is, you've learned a very important lesson." He pointed to the written lesson, by Twilight. "I've learned that sometimes the solution to your problems can come from where you least expect it. It's a good idea to stop and listen to your friends' opinions and perspectives. Even when they don't always seem to make sense." Twilight nodded, smiling proudly of herself, and even more so that Spike was actually taking interests in her lessons of friendship. "And how about this lesson you girls taught in Appleloosa," Spike mused. "You've gotta share. You've got to care." "That's what I said!" Pinkie said, tearing a hole in the story page, before she was pulled back. "Still, why couldn't Pinkie get the message across?" Spike asked. Twilight chuckled, "Well, it may have something to do with this," She pointed to small, enchanted image, that recorded Pinkie Pie, doing a musical performance. You Got to Share, You Got to Care by Pinkie Pie We may be divided But of you all, I beg To remember we're all hoofed At the end of each leg No matter what the issue Come from wherever you please All this fighting gets you nothing But hoof-and-mouth disease Arguing's not the way Hey, come out and play! It's a shiny, new day So, what do you say? You gotta share You gotta care It's the right thing to do You gotta share You gotta care And there'll always be a way through Both our diets, I should mention Are completely vegetarian We all eat hay and oats Why be at each other's throat? You gotta share You gotta care It's the right thing to do And there'll always be a way Throoooough! Once the song was over, Spike was silent for a moment, "Guess that explains it," He commented. "Yup," Twilight agreed. "And the only thing Chief Thunderhooves and the Sheriff can agree on was that Pinkie's performance was the worst thing they've ever seen." "Everybody's a critic," Spike replied, before he turned to the next page. "Oh my goodness!" Spike laughed, to which Twilight looked and her face turned red in embarrassment. "The Best Worst Night Ever." They looked at some pictures of Rarity losing her dress, and practically rendered nude, even for a pony. Rainbow Dash was seen hanging out with the Wonderbolts, Captain Spitfire and Soarin in one picture, before she was shown to have her head stuck in a tree, in the next. Pinkie Pie and Applejack stuck in a chimney together. And to top it all of, an enchanted image which plays a recording of an angry - if not, deranged Fluttershy. You're going to LOOOOOOOOVE MEEEEEEE!! Spike was taken by surprise, "What set her off?" He asked, worryingly. Twilight chuckled, "Well, she kinda had some problems with making animal friends in the Canterlot Garden," She explained. "And that's saying something, since Fluttershy's always good wit animals." "Mmm-hmmm," Spike said in agreement, before he skims the pages once again, with Twilight. "Oh, here's one!" Spike exclaimed, as he reads the chapter's title. "Bird in the Hoof." "Oh yeah, I remember that one," Twilight giggled in nostalgia. "That was when Princess Celestia was coming over for a visit in Ponyville. It was also the first time Fluttershy meets her bird, Philomena." "Ah, good ol'Philomena," Spike smiled, remembering the phoenix, alongside his Peewee. "So, what kind of mischievous antics did that old bird got into this time?" Spike asked, as he dives his head back into the pages to read the story. "Well, it's quite amusing," Twilight chuckled. "That was actually the first time Fluttershy's seen a phoenix. Um, first time seeing one, near its burning day, that is. Back then, Fluttershy thought Philomena was a sick bird, so she kinda birdnapped her, taking her back home so she could take care of her, and make her feel better." "Did she really?" Spike laughed, before he looked back at the pictures in the chapter, and noticed Twilight was involved. "So, how exactly did you get dragged into this mess?" "I was worried for Fluttershy, because I was afraid that Princess Celestia might banish her from Equestria. Or throw her in a dungeon. Or banish Fluttershy and then throw her in a dungeoninthe place that she banishes her to," Twilight chuckled to herself, as she shook her head in amusement. "I was such a worry wart then." "Aw, don't be so hard on yourself, Twi," Spike replied. "You were just trying to look out for Fluttershy like a good friend." Twilight smiled, "Thanks Spike." "Still, banish from Equestria. Or thrown in a dungeon. Or banished and thrown in the dungeon in the place you're banished to. That's just exaggerating, and yet it sounded kinda familiar," Spike said, as he thought, before he exclaimed. "Oh, I remember." "What? What is it?" Twilight asked. Past Young Spike was climbing up a huge bookshelf, reaching for a comic strip of the Power Ponies, when his hand accidentally brushed against a small portrait of Princess Luna, causing it to fall off its stand, and shattered onto the floor. Spike and Blueblood gasped, "Oh dear!" Prince Blueblood said in horror. "Look what you've done!" "It was just an accident," A young Spike whimpered. "I didn't mean to break it." "Well, it still doesn't change the fact that you broke it!" Blueblood hissed. "Oh, when aunt Celestia finds out about this, she'll throw you out of the castle!" With an evil grin, Blueblood said to himself, "In fact, why wait? I'll tell her about it, myself." Young Spike had a look of horror, "No! Don't!" "Oh yes," Blueblood grinned. "And when I do, she'll banish you from Equestria, forever! Or throw you in a dungeon. Or banish you and then throw you in a dungeoninthe place that she banishes you to!" "No! Don't!" Spike pleaded. "Please, don't tell mom! I'll do anything!" This instantly piqued Blueblood's interest, "Anything?" He asked. "Yes, anything!" Spike whimpered, knowing he'll regret it later. "Just don't let mom banish me!" "Hmmmm," Blueblood thought deviously. "Alright then. I do have a list of things I'd like for you to do for me, today." And so, for the rest of the day, Spike has been treated as a dog on a leash, by Blueblood. First, he had to give Bunny a bath, then he served some sparkling ciders for the unicorn prince, and baked some cupcakes. Furthermore, he was tasked with painting a portrait of Blueblood, with Bunny, washed the stairs, cleaned the windows, and worst of all, cleaned the rooftops of pigeon poops. At the same time, Spike kept the shattered picture of Princess Luna hidden, while making several attempts to repair it. However, Spike couldn't keep it a secret for long. Spike was using some glues to patch the glass frameworks of the portrait, but it looked too messy. He tried to use some tapes, but it made the pictures less clear. That, and it made the picture, stuck to Spike. "Get off!" Spike growled, as he struggled to get the picture off of him. He wasn't looking where he was going, and slid down a long stair case, before he crashed into a column, knocking a vase off. Luckily, Spike caught the vase in time. Unfortunately, one of the tapes on his shoes, got him stuck to the rug beneath him, causing him to trip, and dropped the vase, causing it to break. "Oh no!" Spike frowned, backing up, and knocked some more vases off their stands. Blueblood's eyes widened, "What have you done?" He asked. Just then, Princess Celestia returned, when she noticed the mess, "WHAT IN EQUESTRIA?!!" She shouted. "What happened?!" Princess Celestia asked sternly. Spike looked at his mother, "It's my fault, mom," Spike admitted, as he sadly walked up to a surprised Celestia. "I was trying to get my book, when I accidentally knocked auntie's picture to the floor. And I tried everything to fix it, but I ended up making all of this big mess, and I'm sorry." Spike shifted into his puppy form, as he bowed his head to his mother. "I'll take any punishment you have in mind for me, mom." He finished, sniffling a tear. Blueblood grinned deviously, "Oh, this ought to be good," He said to himself. Celestia walked over to Spike, "Spike," She began in a quiet voice, yet stern voice, raising her hoof up, with Spike bracing himself for the impact. Instead, what he received was a gentle stroke on the back, "Why didn't you just ask me for help?" She asked, in a gentle and motherly tone. Spike looked up at her, confused to see, not a look of anger, but a motherly look of understanding, and love. "I could've fixed it. You didn't have to do this by yourself." "Y-You're not mad?" Spike asked, feeling relieved, at the same time, confused. "No," Celestia shook her head. "I would never be mad, over a simple mistake like this. Accidents happen, sweetie. We all make mistakes from time to time. It's all part of learning. Though from the looks of things, I think you've learned enough." Spike breathed a sigh of relief, while Blueblood looked shocked, "So, does this mean you're not going to banish me. Or put me in a dungeon. Or banish me and put in the dungeon of the place you will banish me too?" Celestia looked disturbed, "What? Of course not!" She answered. "Where would you get an idea like that?" She asked. "Cousin Blueblood told me!" Spike answered, pointing to Blueblood, who was quietly trying, and failing, to escape. Princess Celestia's face, quickly shifted to a look of disappointment, "Blueblood!" Princess Celestia called, sternly. Shaking in fear, Prince Blueblood slowly turned to face his aunt, while putting on a terrified, innocent grin, "Yes, aunt Celestia?" He asked. Next thing the stuck up prince knew, he was on the roof of the castle, "This is an outrage!" Blueblood complained. "I'm a prince! I am a born diplomat! Cleaning pigeon poops is servant's work!" "Well it serves your right for the way you treated Spike!" Celestia scolded. "I am utterly ashamed of your behavior, Vlad. So unbecoming of a prince." She shook her head, "You will continue to scrub this whole place for the next few weeks. I hope this will teach you some lessons, young colt." With that, Celestia teleported away, before she reappeared in a room, where Spike was trying to put Princess Luna's picture, back into place. "How's this mom?" He asked. "That's much better, Spike," Celestia replied. "I'm really sorry about breaking the picture, mom," Spike apologized, for the umpteenth time. "I know you are, Spike," Celestia said, with a loving touch of her wing, on the shoulder. "But next time, please be a little more careful. And next time, tell me what's wrong, so that I can help." "Okay mom, I will." Present "That's our Princess Celestia alright," Twilight smiled happily. "She's always kind and understanding." "And a real mother," Spike added. 'Even though I never knew my own,' He thought sadly. Twilight and Spike were both looking through the book again, before they came across a chapter that reads: Magical Mystery Cure. “Hey look!” Spike exclaimed. “It’s your princess coronation.” “Oh yeah,” Twilight smiled, upon remembering. “It’s when I first got my wings and status as the Princess of Friendship!” “Oh yeah!” Spike said, as if he finally remembered something. “I’ve been wondering how you became an alicorn, Twi.” “You mean, we never told you?” She asked, to which Spike shook his head. "Well, I guess now's a good time for you to know." Past It started off as a beautiful morning, in which a young, unicorn Twilight started off with a song, upon leaving the Golden Oak Library, back when it was in its prime. Morning in Ponyville Twilight Sparkle: "Morning in Ponyville shimmers Morning in Ponyville shines And I know for absolute certain That everything is certainly fine There's the Mayoren routeto her office There's the sofa clerk selling some quills" Sofa Clerk: "Morning, kid!" Twilight Sparkle: "My Ponyville is so gentle and still Can things ever go wrong? I don't think that they will Morning in Ponyville shimmers Morning in Ponyville shines And I know for absolute certain That everything is certainly—" Twilight was rudely interrupted when she was splashed by a sudden downpour of water, from the air. "Rainbow Dash!" Twilight berated. "That's not funny!" "Terribly sorry, darling," Rarity apologized, while levitating some rainclouds. "I'm afraid I'm... I'm not good with the thundery ones." Twilight was shocked, and horrified, "Something tells me everything isnotgoing to be fine," She moaned. Before long, Twilight Sparkle noticed that the rest of her friends, besides Rarity all have the wrong cutie marks, and are doing the wrong jobs. First, Rainbow Dash's got Fluttershy's cutie mark. The bashful buttercup pegasus's got Pinkie's cutie mark. The party pony's got Applejack. The farm girl's got Rarity's cutie mark. And the lastly, the fashionista's got Rainbow's. What My Cutie Mark Is Telling Me [Rainbow Dash] These animals don't listen, no, not one little bit They run around out of control and throw their hissy fits It's up to me to stop them, 'cause plainly you can see It's got to be my destiny, and it's what my cutie mark is telling me [Fluttershy] I try to keep them laughing, put a smile upon their face But no matter what I try, it seems a bit of a disgrace I have to entertain them, it's there for all to see It's got to be my destiny, and it's what my cutie mark is telling me [Pinkie Pie] I don't care much for pickin' fruit and plowin' fields ain't such a hoot No matter what I try, I cannot fix this busted water chute! I've got so many chores to do, it's no fun being me But it has to be my destiny, 'cause it's what my cutie mark is telling me [Applejack] Lookie here at what I made, I think that it's a dress I know it doesn't look like much, I'm under some distress Could y'all give me a hand here and help me fix this mess? My destiny is not pretty, but it's what my cutie mark is tellin' me [Rarity] I'm in love with weather patterns, but the others have concerns For I just gave them frostbite over top of their sunburns I have to keep on trying, for everyone can see [Rarity and Rainbow Dash] It's got to be [Fluttershy] It's got to be [Pinkie Pie] My destiny [Applejack] My destiny [Rarity, Rainbow Dash, and Fluttershy] And it's what my cutie mark [Pinkie Pie and Applejack] It's what my cutie mark [Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Applejack] Yes, it's what my cutie mark is telling me! It didn't take long for Twilight to put two and two together, to a spell she had received, from Princess Celestia. It also comes together with a letter from the sun alicorn princess herself. Dear Twilight Sparkle, The spell contained on the last page of this book is Star Swirl the Bearded's secret unfinished masterpiece. He was never able to get it right, and thus abandoned it. I believe you are the only pony who can understand and rewrite it. Princess Celestia Not wanting to let her mentor down, Twilight read the spell aloud: From one to another, another to one. A mark of one's destiny singled out alone, fulfilled. Twilight didn't know it then, but the Elements of Harmony, kept in a glass container behind her, instantly swapped their colors, courtesy of the spell she read. Realizing the mistake she's done, Twillight was beside herself, lamenting at the heartaches she's created. I've Got to Find a Way I have to find a way To make this all okay I can't believe this small mistake Could've caused so much heartache Oh why, oh why? Something is wrong, it's plain to see This isn't how it's meant to be And you can't see it like I do It's not the life that's meant for you Oh why, oh why? Losing promise I don't know what to do Seeking answers I fear I won't get through to you I'll try And I'll try I'll try And I'll try Looking at a picture of herself, with the girls, and Spike, Twilight sobbed, "Oh, Spike, what have I done?" "Twilight?" A voice spoke up, to which Twilight turned, to see fellow reformed Shadowbolt, Starlight Glimmer. "Is everything alright?" Twilight wiped the tears from her eyes, "No," She sobbed. "I've ruined everything. It's all my fault." Starlight Glimmer looked to the side, scratching her chin, trying to find a way to cheer the lavender unicorn up, "Hey, c'mon, don't beat yourself up," Starlight said, struggling to lighten the mood. "You'll find a way through this." "How can you be so sure?" Twilight sniffed. "Because you always have," Starlight replied. "Think about it. Who was it, that taught me, and every pony else that magic is friendship? And she kept on proving how powerful and magical it is, time and time again?" "That was only because I had my friends beside me," Twilight frowned. "And they didn't have the wrong cutie marks then." "So you're just letting a simple cutie mark problem stopping you from helping your friends?" Starlight frowned. "That's not what you taught me, after I told you about my problems. You taught me, that if something I can't control happens that changes things, then I should at least work through it together. That's what friendship is!" Twilight looked up at Starlight, rubbing her eyes, "Well, it's hard with the 'together' part, when our friendship is circle is missing a piece, or two," Twilight frowned, referring to Spike, and Sunset. "That's never stopped you before!" Starlight replied. "Everyday, since me and Sunset have turned over a new leaf, we've been seeing how you and everyone have risked every day of your life, to make the world a better place, in Spike's absent and honor. Because for what is worth, friends and family are worth fighting for!" Twilight looked hesitant, trying to take in every words Starlight had said, "I didn't just became your student, Twilight," Starlight spoke. "I became Spike's substitute assistant, because I wanted to see that magic of friendship I've once seen, inside of you. Come on Twilight. Show me that magic again." Twilight looked up on her walls, seeing the captured memories of herself, the girls, their families, and friends, through the ages. Her attentions were mostly fixated on the pictures with Spike, prior to the tragedy. Twilight felt a growing sensation, through her body, that even made her heart beat faster, at the thought of those memories. Slowly, Twilight smiled, while her tears continue to run from her eyes, "You're right, Starlight," Twilight replied. "And they mean more to me than anything," Before either of them knew it, Twilight's whole body was surrounded in a pink glow. "My friends..." Starlight Glimmer looked at her friend in concern, "Twilight?" She asked. "Are you alright?" Suddenly, a spark came to Twilight, in the form of her cutie marks conjuring in her eyes, "I've got it!" Twilight exclaimed. "I know what to do!" "You do?" Twilight galloped past Starlight, as she raced to retrieve a jeweled chest, before she collected the Elements of Harmony. "I may not be able to remind them of who they are, but I can show them what they mean to each other," Twilight levitated her element and dons it up on her head. "They'll find the part of themselves that's been lost so they can help the friend they care about so much! Come on, Starlight!" "Right behind ya!" Starlight replied, as she galloped after her fellow unicorn. And so, Twilight and Starlight galloped around town, before they found Fluttershy in the nick of time, who was just on her way back to Cloudsdale. The bashful pegasus was crestfallen, for failing to make any pony laugh. Nevertheless, the two unicorns convinced the pegasus to help Rainbow Dash, anyway she can, with caring for animals. And just in time to, since Rainbow Dash was SET TO BECOME DINNER!! "HELP!!" A bound Rainbow Dash cried, from inside a pot, over a bonfire. "I'M TRAPPED!!" Before Rainbow could say anything else, an angry bird slammed a lid on the pegasus. "Hurry, girls!" Fluttershy turned to Twilight and Starlight. "Can't you use some kind of spells to get her out?" "Wish we could," Starlight replied, before she was punched on the shoulder by Twilight. "No," Twilight shook her head. "Fluttershy, you're the only one who can help! Rainbow Dash needsyou!" Hesitant at first, if not scared, Fluttershy swallowed a lump in her throat, "Um... Hello?" She called out to the rampaging animals - magical and non-magical. "Little... woodland creatures? I know that you're all very upset and feel like giving Rainbow Dash a hard time, but we'd all really appreciate it if you'd calm down and, um, maybe... rest for a bit?" Before long, Fluttershy succeeded in grabbing their attentions, as they all looked at her, attentively. Twilight and Starlight smiled, seeing that it's working. "Oh! Uh... look! Here's some nice, juicy leaves for you to munch on," Fluttershy said, bringing out a bowl of salad, for some rabbits, groundhogs, and other vegetarian creatures. "And some crunchy, munchy acorns too," She said, to some squirrels and chipmunks. "Uh, wouldn't you like to take a break and have a little snack?" Fluttershy asked, to the rest of the angry animals. They all shrugged in their own way, and complied. "Aww, look at that. I guess you were all just cranky because you were hungry," A certain white rabbit jumped up to Fluttershy, and hugged her affectionately. "Oh, you are very welcome, little friends," Then, a big, scary, but friendly bear, picked up Fluttershy, and gave her a kiss. "Goodness, it's like I can understand them!" Fluttershy's whole body began to glow in a pink aura. "I... I feel strange, like... like this is what I'm meant to do, like this is who I am! Mydestiny!" As if on cue, Twilight quickly placed Fluttershy's Element of Kindess, around her neck, causing the bashful pegasus's memories to flash before her eyes. "Wha... what happened?" "Fluttershy, look! Your cutie mark!" Starlight pointed to Fluttershy's restored flank. True, True Friend Twilight Sparkle: It worked! It worked! Oh, I'm so happy you're back to normal! Now we need your help! A true, true friend helps a friend in need A friend will be there to help them see [Twilight and Fluttershy] A true, true friend helps a friend in need To see the light that shines from a true, true friend "Um, hello? Friend trapped inside, remember?" Rainbow called from the cauldron, with the lid flapping as if it was a mouth. [Twilight Sparkle] Rarity needs your help She's trying hard, doing what she can [Fluttershy] Would you try, just give it a chance You might find that you'll start to understand [Twilight and Fluttershy] A true, true friend helps a friend in need A friend will be there to help you see A true, true friend helps a friend in need To see the light that shines from a true, true friend "Uh, what just happened?" Rainbow asked. "There's no time to explain," Twilight began. "But we need your help. Applejack's trying to make dresses!" "Say no more!" [Rainbow Dash] Applejack needs your help She's trying hard, doing what she can Would you try, just give it a chance You might find that you'll start to understand [Twilight, Fluttershy, and Rainbow Dash] A true, true friend helps a friend in need A friend will be there to help them see A true, true friend helps a friend in need To see the light that shines from a true, true friend "Oh my, what a terrible dream I had," Rarity gasped, before looking at one of Applejack's dresses. "Or, maybe I'm still having it." Twilight quickly explained the situation, "Rarity, Pinkie Pie is about to lose the apple farm. We need Applejack's help!" "Lose the apple farm? Well we can't let that happen, now can we?" [Rarity] Pinkie Pie is in trouble We need to get there by her side We can try to do what we can now For together we can be her guide [Twilight, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and Rarity] A true, true friend helps a friend in need A friend will be there to help them see A true, true friend helps a friend in need To see the light that shines from a true, true friend "Yee-haw! Now that's more like it!" Applejack hollered. "What's next?" "The townspeople are furious. We need the old Pinkie Pie back." "I'm on it. I know just the thing." [Applejack] The townspeople need you They've been sad for a while They march around, face a-frown And never seem to smile And if you feel like helping' We'd appreciate a lot If you'd get up there and spread some cheer From here to Canterlot "Come on ponies, I wanna see you SMILE!" Pinkie sang. "PINKIE!" EVERYBODY CHEERED. [Main cast and crowd] A true, true friend helps a friend in need A friend will be there to help them see A true, true friend helps a friend in need To see the light! (To see the light!) That shines! (That shines!) From a true, true friend! The girls all hugged together, 'Oh Spike, I wished you were here to see this,' Twilight thought, before she heard a voice in her head saying, "A mark of one's destiny, singled out alone, fulfilled," Twilight gasped. "Wait a second, that's it! I understand now! I know how to fix the spell!" With that, Twilight galloped back to the library, where she picked up the unfinished spell book of Starswirl, and corrected it: "From all of us together, together we're friends. With the marks of our destinies made one, there is magic without end!" With that, the Elements of Harmony activated and struck Twilight with beams of magics, of their respected colors. Then, in a flash of light, Twilight was gone. Disoriented at first, Twilight finds herself in a mystical, starry plane, "Hello?" Twilight called, her voice echoing. "Where am I? What is this place?" Then, a blurry white shape appeared, before its features became definite, "Congratulations, Twilight," Princess Celestia said. "I knew you could do it." Twilight quickly galloped to the princess, who welcomed her with a comforting hug, "Princess... I don't understand. What did I do?" "You did something today that's never been done before," Princess Celestia explained. "Something even a great unicorn like Star Swirl the Bearded was not able to do, because he did not understand friendship like you do. The lessons you've learned here in Ponyville have taught you well. You have proven that you're ready, Twilight." "Ready? Ready for what?" Twilight asked, while being guided through a series of memories. Celestia's Ballad You've come such a long, long way And I've watched you from that very first day To see how you might grow To see what you might do To see what you've been through And all the ways you've made me proud of you It's time now for a new change to come You've grown up and your new life has begun To go where you will go To see what you will see To find what you will be For it's time for you to fulfill your destiny~ Next thing Twilight knew, a small pink light appeared from her heart, before it took the form of a magical liquid, circling around her. The light turned into several more beams of light, as they levitated Twilight in the air, encasing her in a magical cocoon. With that, a burst of light pierced through the night sky, and the light levitated back down to Ponyville, landing before Twilight's friends, blinding them momentarily. "Twilight?" Applejack asked. "Is that you?" Once the lights dimmed down, Twilight stood before them, with her wings. Everyone were surprised, but rejoiced upon the revelation by Princess Celestia, that Twilight has become a true princess. "Since you've come to Ponyville, you've displayed the charity, compassion, devotion, integrity, optimism, and of course, the leadership of a true princess," Princess Celestia explained. The next day, all of Equestria came together to Canterlot, to celebrate Twilight's official princess coronation. The Princess Twilight cometh Behold, behold A Princess here before us Behold, behold, behold Behold, behold (behold, behold) The Princess Twilight cometh Behold, behold (behold, behold) The Princess is The Princess is here! Twilight walked out on the balcony, where she shyly waved her hoof before the ponies, "Say something," Princess Celestia nudged. Nervous, Twilight calmed herself, when she gave everyone her speech, "A little while ago, my teacher and mentor Princess Celestia sent me to live in Ponyville. She sent me to study friendship, which is something I didn't really care much about. But now, on a day like today, I can honestly sayI wouldn't be standing here if it weren't for the friendships I've made with all of you. Each one of you taught me something about friendship, and for that, I will always be grateful.Today, I consider myself the luckiest pony in Equestria. Thank you, friends. Thank you, every pony!" Everyone all cheered, and fireworks were shot in the air, before they exploded, marking the celebrations. "Congratulations, Twiley!" Shining Armor said lovingly, with tears in his eyes. "Are you crying?" Twilight laughed. "Of course not!" Shining Armor denied. "It's liquid pride. Totally different thing!" Twilight looked up, before she caught sight of Mako and Mina in the crowd, "Mako! Mina!" Twilight called out. "Hey Twilight!" Mina smiled, before she remembered. "Uh, I mean, Princess Twilight. Congratulations," The red dragoness greeted, with a bow of her head. "Thanks, it's so nice for you to come," Twilight's smile turned into a frown. "If only Spike was here to see this." In response, Mako placed a comforting hand on Twilight's shoulder, "I know what this means to you princess," He began solemnly. "Young Spike would've been very proud of you." From afar, Princess Celestia felt the heartache once more, stinging. "Way to go, Princess!" Applejack smiled, as she and the girls all came over. "Best coronation dayever!" Pinkie cheered. "We love you, Twilight!" Fluttershy said. “I love you too, girls,” Twilight smiled, enjoying the tender embrace from her friends. But deep down, she was saddened by the absent hug of one more. Life in Equestria Shimmers Twilight Sparkle Life in Equestria shimmers Life in Equestria shines And I know for absolute certain [Main cast and crowd] That everything (that everything) Yes, everything (yes, everything) Yes, everything is certainly fine It’s fine~ "Yes! Everything’s going to be just fine!" Twilight smiled, taking her first flight, knowing this is the first step of her greatest adventures, as well as another step closer, to reuniting with Spike. Present [Jackie Chan & Kim Hee Seon - Endless Love] The sun had set. The moon was floating high in the sky, shining its beautiful light, together with the stars, high above Equestria. By then, Spike and Twilight were sitting in front of a fireplace, as they both looked at the picture of the captured moment, feeling a powerful wave of love, joy, together with a magic like no other, washing over them. "Wow," Spike said, feeling the magical vibe. "Did you feel that, Twilight?" "I sure do," Twilight smiled, before she looked back in the picture, and frowned. "I know that face," Spike spoke, in a soothing and comforting tone. "What's wrong?" Twilight placed a hoof on the picture, before she levitated the book in her aura, turned the pages, all the way to the very end, where there is an author's page, in which it reads: "Dedicated to Spike." Spike turned to Twilight, as she took a deep breath, and spoke, "I am the Princess of Friendship," She turned to Spike. "But you are my first friend, Spike. You were my very first best friend, and my number one assistant. Without you, I would never have started my journey to learning the magic of friendship." Skimming through the pages, Twilight frowned, as she continues, "All of these lessons. All the things I've accomplished to become the princess I am now, I did it all, out of dedications to you," A single tear escaped, as Twilight added, "It's silly. But in a way, when I dedicated my lessons of friendships, and the publication of this book to you, it made me felt as if you were still here. Maybe because, I wanted to at least include you, and feel less guilty of leaving you out." Twilight pulled Spike close, letting the young boy to look at the alicorn in the face, "Can you still give us another chance, Spike?" Twilight asked. "Can we still be friends?" Spike was confused, "I thought we are friends," Spike replied, reaching into his backpack, and pulled out a photo album he got from Pinkie Pie. "I mean, isn't that what we've been doing for these past weeks and month, since our reunion? Making new memories together?" Turning the pages of the photo album, Spike showed several captured moments of him and the girls, having a good time, with their friendship stronger than ever, burning their love even brighter. Twilight smiled at the sight of the photos, "You know what?" Twilight asked. "I guess we have." The alicorn morphed herself in human form, as she wrapped an arm around him, bringing the boy closer. "You always did have a way to help me out in some dark times, Spike. I'm so happy to have a friend like you." Spike returned the embrace, "Aw, you'd do the same for me, and the others," He replied. "That's what friends, and family, are for, right?" "Right," Twilight turned Spike to face her, blushing as she leaned in closer. "Though, do you think there's a possibility that we could be more than friends?" Spike thought for a moment, before he answered, "I don't see why not." Her blush glowing even brighter, Twilight looked to the side for a moment, before she gazed lovingly into Spike's eyes, and pressed her lips with his. In response, Spike's wings sprouted form his back, together with his whiskers, as he slowly returns the passionate feel to Twilight. The both of them could feel their magics, pulsing with every beat of their hearts, clashing with each other, growing faster and more hotter with each passing seconds. Spike's eyes were coated in hot pink auras, as he continues to make out with Twilight, who could also feel the intense heat of his Dragonfire, radiating from him and through her body. Once they parted, Twilight held Spike close to her chest, resting her head on top of his, "I love you, Spike," She whispered. "I love you too, Twilight," Spike replied, returning the embrace, while lifting a phone up with his dragon tail. "Say friendship is magic." "Friendship is magic," Twilight smiled, as Spike and Twilight captured the moment together, which they later added to their photo album. Let the Rainbow Remind You [Twilight Sparkle] Each one of us has something special That makes us different, that makes us rare [Fluttershy] We have a light that shines within us That we were always meant to share [All] And when we come together Combine the light that shines within There is nothing we can't do There is no battle we can't win When we come together There'll be a star to guide the way It's inside us every day See it now! See it now! Let the rainbow remind you That together we will always shine Let the rainbow remind you That forever this will be our time [Twilight Sparkle] Each one of us will sometimes falter We may stumble, we may fall [Rarity] But we still have a kind of magic One that will see us through it all [All] And when we come together Combine the light that shines within There is nothing we can't do There is no battle we can't win When we come together There'll be a star to guide the way It's inside us every day See it now! See it now! Let the rainbow remind you That together we will always shine Let the rainbow remind you That forever this will be our time [mandolin solo] [Twilight Sparkle] Let the rainbow remind you That together we will always shine