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// Chapter 10: The Light of Our Friendship 
// Story: Twilight Destiny 
// by Shadow Master 
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As her body glowed darkly in purplish aura, Twilight Sparkle continued crying tearfully over the fact that her pony friends have given up their hopes of returning to their true selves and even on her. Her human friends did their best to cheer and beg her not to cry and give up easily.

Sombra and his minions remained firm and calm while glaring at Twilight Sparkle and her friends, waiting for their surrender. DJ Red, Clumsy Rat and even Shades were holding hostages of Nyx and Spike, making sure that the girls weren't up to their tricks.

"Now do you see, Twilight," Sombra said calmly and darkly, "You have failed your mission. There is no point for you to go home now. And not to mention, you wouldn't want your family to get hurt, now do you? And you know the logical way to end this without violence..." He chuckled, "And be my queen, and all will be spared."

Twilight Sparkle gasped in concern as she looked in shock and worry while her tears were still shedding and flowing down on her cheek. She hissed while looking at her enemies holding hostages. She has to do something but can't risk her children's safety or even given her Element of Magic to them either. What can she do now?!

"Poor little Twilight..." Midnight Sparkle chuckled as her spirit form appeared behind of Twilight Sparkle. She snickered, "So limited choices to make... What is more important? Family or mission? Because in the end, you still fail your mission. What are you gonna do now, Twilight?"

Twilight Sparkle hissed in anger as her eyes turned into Demon Eyes, "I... I... I... I have no choice. There... is... no... hope... now..." She turned and glared Sombra while snarled, "I... I accept defeat, Sombra. Let them go! Or I'll kill you!"

Everyone gasped in shock and concern. Twilight Sparkle removed the Element of Magic crown from her head. She stood up straight as she was about to walk straight to Sombra, who smiled evilly and pleasingly that he finally gets what he wants. However, she was stopped and held back by all of her friends, who refused to let her go through it.

"Let me go!" Twilight Sparkle demanded in anger, "I have to do it! I have to surrender!"

"Don't listen to him, Twilight!" Applejack pleaded, "You can't just give up!"

Rainbow Dash nodded, "Yeah! We'll find another way to deal with the problem!"

Twilight Sparkle was about to argue, Fluttershy spoke up, "Please! We don't want to lose our new friend for this!"

"Yeah! I don't want to see your sad!" Pinkie Pie exclaimed in concern, "Nyx and Spike won't be happy too! This can't be the right way!"

Rarity nodded in agreement, "Indeed, darling! You're not just our friend, you're our hope that lights our darkest hour. Because of you, we all are friends and united as one! Losing you to them means everything we've done is all for nothing especially hurting both Nyx and Spike's heart."

Cutie Mark Crusaders knelt down and held Twilight Sparkle's hands, "Please! Don't give up!"

Lightningblade held and patted Twilight Sparkle's shoulder, "They're right. Surrender is not an option. We will get Nyx and Spike back!"

"Yeah. I hate cheating especially it's from the bad guys," Burnblast snarled, "When your kids are safe with us, I'd like to kick his ass for trying to screw us up! I am seriously angered and annoyed about it."

Twilight Sparkle was shocked and surprised by her friends' pleading and determination. She couldn't believe it in her eyes and ears. They refused to give up or even let her surrender when they know that they have no chance to win and stop Sombra.

And at the same time, her box, which she has hidden behind her white blow that attached to her prom dress, glowed brightly. The lights shot several beam flashlights on everyone including Twilight Sparkle and Midnight Sparkle, who struggled by the power while slowly fading away. Twilight Sparkle's demon eyes slowly transformed back to normal while it shown the memories of her stories, time and moments with her family and friends especially when it involved tension and heartbroken turned into warm happy moments, which she has treasured it so much for moral and hope.

"E-Everyone..." Twilight Sparkle said in shock while shedding tears of sad and joy, "H-How could I forget about it..."

"Mummy! Don't give up!" Nyx shouted firmly while narrowed her determination eyes, "Surrender is not an option! I won't let them forced you to do this!"

Spike snarled and nodded, "Yeah! You'll find the way! You always do!"

Three thugs quickly covered and gagged their hostages' mouths. And unknown to anyone, Flash Sentry came out from school's entrance as he was sneaking past some of thugs. He's now hiding behind the signboard while ready to attack.

"Nyx... Spike..." Twilight Sparkle said in shock and concern. Sunset Shimmer held her hand while giving her a strong firm face. She looked surprise, "Sunset..."

"We can do this, Twilight," Sunset Shimmer said firmly, "We still can. You always find the way out. Show me that determination for rallying and uniting everyone behind your back! Show us all! You're the Princess of Fall Formal! Make your move, Twilight!"

Inspired and touched by everyone's encouragement and support, Twilight Sparkle smiled and nodded firmly with the eyes of determination. She turned and faced to Sombra, who remained calm and patient, hoping for her to surrender.

"No." Twilight Sparkle said firmly.

"What?!" Sombra demanded in anger while clenched his fists tightly, "Fool! Do you have any idea of what consequences you are facing now?! Do you wish to risk the lives of your family and returning to home?! Is this what you want?!"

"No..." Twilight Sparkle said firmly, "but I won't let you get away with this! I've seen what you've been able to do here especially corrupting innocent girl to be your slave! Equestria will find a way to survive without my Element of Magic. This place might not, if I allow it to fall into your hands."

Everyone was touched and surprised by Twilight Sparkle's speech. Sombra snarled in anger as he continued watching and listening to her. He'd never expect her to stand up for her friends and even strangers from another realm, and even protect them. She is someone he cannot underestimated.

"I will say this, Sombra," Twilight Sparkle said firmly as she put the crown on her head, "I will not surrender this crown to you! And I won't let you and your thugs hurt my family, my friends and innocents here! Do you get it, Sombra?!"

Sombra groaned, "So be it. Say goodbye to your family, fools! Kill the little one!"

Three thugs looked shock and concern while Black Tiger smirked amusingly. He turned and held up Nyx by neck. He armed his punches in ready to attack. And just before he could do anything, Flash Sentry jumped out from his hideout. He charged and rammed DJ Red, Clumsy Rat and Shades to fall on him to the ground hard.

And at the same time, Flash Sentry caught and grabbed both Nyx and Spike while heading off and reuniting with the others.

Flash Sentry smiled as he gave Nyx and Spike to Twilight Sparkle, "I believe it's yours."

"Spike! Nyx! Thank goodness, you're alright!" Twilight Sparkle exclaimed happily as she held and hugged her children happily. She turned and looked at Flash Sentry, "Thank you, Flash!"

Flash Sentry nodded, "Happy to help!"

Twilight Sparkle turned and glared at Sombra, "It's over. You've lost!"

Sombra snarled, "Very well, then. I've been trying my best to be patient for far too long! I'll have to get you by force!"

And just before anyone could do anything, Sombra's body glowed in darkness as he unleashed a powerful force in repelling the girls and their allies thrown to the walls hard. He then magically held and pulled Twilight Sparkle before him.

And just before he could get the crown, Burnblast charged while slammed a punch against Sombra's guts while Lightningblade came and grabbed her away from him. And unfortunately, due to pulling her away very hard, caused the crown dropped and rolled towards Nyx and Spike.

Sombra snarled, "Get the crown now!"

Sombra's thugs yelped in concern as they all charged straight at the crown at once. Nyx yelped in concern as she grabbed it while running off at once. They all chased after her. And unfortunately for her, she stopped at the dead end of school's walls. She was trapped by four main thugs, who were ready to pounce on her. And luckily, Cutie Mark Crusaders came to Nyx's rescue by using a long rope in tripping four thugs down.

While Cutie Mark Crusaders were cheering for their success, Tech used his helicopter bagpack. He flew straight to them as he managed to catch the crown. While flying away, Rainbow Dash jumped up and kicked him hard while grabbing the crown.

As Rainbow Dash was about to land down, Clumsy Rat grabbed her legs, causing her to drop on the ground. Shades took the crown at once. He got tripped by Pinkie Pie, who quickly grabbed it. Four more black masked soldiers came and charged at her. She quickly threw and passed it to Lightningblade, who punched and kicked the upcoming enemies one-by-one until he got into a tug-of-war with Black Tiger for the moment.

Burnblast quickly kicked the crown to Fluttershy as he then punched Black Tiger five times off. More thugs were charging at her. And luckily, Applejack and Flash Sentry came to her rescue by charging and punching them off while Rarity grabbed and led Fluttershy to safety by running away but all of their routes were blocked by more thugs. And luckily for them both, Rarity quickly passed it to her little sister.

Tech screamed in anger as he chased after her. Sweetie Belle and her Cutie Mark Crusaders passed the crown to each other To avoid letting Tech getting the crown for few rounds. Unfortunately, DJ Red got it but got his bottom kicked before the crown got grabbed by Sunset Shimmer. As more thugs were charging and chasing after her, she quickly make a run while her friends came to her aid by punching and knocking the thugs off.

Sunset Shimmer was almost to the school's entrance, but stopped as she was stopped and surrounded by more blackish masked soldiers. Twilight Sparkle and her friends were distracted by fighting off some thugs, and struggled in trying to reach her. She realized that she has nowhere to escape now. Sombra came before while glaring at her.

"Give me the crown, Sunset! You cannot escape now!" Sombra exclaimed in anger, "Your friends have been preoccupied now! There is nothing you can do now!"

Knowing her former mentor was right, Sunset Shimmer has to make a quick thinking. She gasped in realization while looking at the crown.

"There's one thing to do," Sunset Shimmer said firmly before sighed, "Please, work on me! I need it now, so I can beat them! To protect my new friends!"

Sunset Shimmer held the crown up high, which surprised and shocked everyone including Twilight Sparkle. They realized that she's gonna put it on her head.

Twilight Sparkle screamed, "Sunset! Don't!"

It was too late as Sunset Shimmer put the crown on her head. And unfortunately, the crown glowed darkly as its power surged through her head and body. This caused her to scream in pain. The magic of crown is now unleashing its powerful dark powered beam in engulfing and consuming her within.

Sunset Shimmer screamed in pain and agony, "Heeeeeeelllllllpppppp meeeeeeeeeeee!"

Twilight Sparkle gasped, "We have to help her now!"

"It's too late..." Lightningblade said in concern.

As Lightningblade's fears, Twilight Sparkle and her friends witnessed Sunset Shimmer's body began to mutate and transform into something horrific and demonic monster. They all stick together close while Sombra and his minions surrounded them and the school. The school staffs and students emerged from the school. They all gasped in shock of what they saw.

Sombra smirked proudly, "Perfect..."

As soon as the beam light disappeared, only Sunset Shimmer stood in midair. But no longer the same person she was, she is now a crimson demonic creature with wings, blazing spiky hair and long tail-like worn torn-like demonic blazing red-yellow dresses and black boots. She then looked at her body. She gasped before laughed evilly and manically. Everyone was in shock and concern of what they were looking at. No longer Sunset Shimmer, she is now Demon Sunset.

Sombra smirked, "Perfect! You are now belong to me, Demon Sunset!"

As his eyes turned into Demon Eyes while glowed darkly, Sombra fired his eye-beam in hitting demon Sunset Shimmer's eyes. Hers has slowly turned into Demon Eyes as well. She is now under his spell.

Heard some screams, the demon Sunset Shimmer turned to the school entrance, where students and school staffs were barricading and locking up it. She laughed evilly and darkly as she flew towards the entrance.

"I've had to jump through so many hoops tonight just to get my hands on this crown, and it really should have been mine all along." Demon Sunset snarled and growled in anger. She smirked amusingly, "But let's let bygones be bygones. I am your princess now, and you will be loyal... to me!"

By using her dark magic, Demon Sunset crumbled and ripped the entrance to pieces. While the students were running for their lives, she then entered the school. She then used her hypnotize spells on them, which turned into mindless obedient zombies.

Sombra chuckled, "Excellent! Her dark magic is amazing!" He turned to his thugs, "Round them up and bring them to the portal. It is time to bring the rest!"

Black Tiger nodded and bowed firmly, "As you wish, master! Move it!"

Black Tiger and his allies headed off to the school entrance as they were gathering and rounding up while herding and leading the hypnotized students to the horse statue. Sombra remained standing and watching the event unfolding.

Nyx hissed as she held and hugged Twilight Sparkle, "Is that..."

"No. That's not her," Twilight Sparkle said fearfully. She has seen what kind of monster Sunset Shimmer has become. She hissed, "It's her inner demon, driven and desired by pure anger, hatred and ambition for power and becoming ruler."

Rarity gasped, "I don't believe it. How could she?!"

"You're telling me that she still wanted that?" Burnblast asked in shock and surprise.

Rainbow Dash groaned, "Damn it! She really wants power for herself! Shouldn't have trust her!"

"Tell me about it. She's evil!" Pinkie Pie hissed in concern.

"She's not evil, girls," Twilight Sparkle protested in concern, "Her subconscious of jealousy and anger made the crown to turn Sunset into a monster!"

Cutie Mark Crusaders hissed, "Oh no! This isn't good!"

"What are we gonna do now?!" Fluttershy asked in concern.

Applejack nodded, "We can't let Sombra controlled her and take over our home!"

Flash Sentry hissed, "I can't bear to see her like this! I can't! Not just after she finally turn to a new leaf!"

"I... I don't know..." Twilight Sparkle looked worry and concern. She turned and found spiritual Midnight Sparkle smirked and looked at her. She hissed, "I won't turn!"

Midnight Sparkle scoffed, "Whatever. You will call me, fool..."

With Demon Sunset and minions bringing hypnotized students and staffs out, Sombra turned and faced to Twilight Sparkle and her friends.

"It looks like I've win, Twilight," Sombra said amusingly and darkly, "As you can see, I wasn't sent here to help Sunset to get what she wanted, but to find and get the power of ancient relic for my liege! The world will usher to a new age! And those who stand in our way, my teenage army will deal with them for good!"

Burnblast snarled, "Bastard!"

"So, you finally confess the truth..." Lightningblade commented in anger, "You will pay for this!"

Twilight Sparkle snarled, "No, you're not!"

Sombra chuckled, which scared and frightened Twilight Sparkle. And just before she could move back, he snapped his fingers. She yelped in shock as she was being stopped at once like she was froze in time. Her friends gasped in shock as they were about to help her but halted and stopped by the black masked soldiers.

As Twilight Sparkle struggled in getting out from the frozen time zone, Sombra approached while looking at her amusingly. Nyx held and widened her hands of blocking him firm from approaching her mother. Unfortunately, he slapped Nyx to the ground hard. She was helped by Flash Sentry, Spike and Cutie Mark Crusaders. He then held and squeezed her face tightly. He smiled evilly and darkly. He then licked on her whole face, disgusted and angered her.

"It's already over, Twilight..." Sombra said amusingly, "I've won this battle. You've lost..."

As Sombra continued his pleasure with Twilight Sparkle, she struggled in getting out from time freeze spells. And at the same time, she refused to give up and accept defeat because both human and pony friends need her. She need to do something now! She can't give up now!

Suddenly, the box glowed brightly, which glared and blinded Sombra while freeing Twilight Sparkle from being trapped in time. She then pushed him off. Seeing their opening, both Burnblast and Lightningblade charged and attacked the thugs swiftly and easily while letting Mane Five came and formed the perimeter around Twilight Sparkle at once.

Sombra snarled in anger while clenched his fists tightly, "You refused to accept defeat?! You already lost!"

"Maybe... As long I have friends with me," Twilight Sparkle shouted firmly while looking at her friends. And at the same time, the box continued glowed brightly. She continued firmly, "I'll never ever give up until I win!"

"Yeah! We'll be with her till the end," Applejack exclaimed firmly.

Mane Four nodded and cheered, "YEAH!"

Annoyed yet amused, Sombra chuckled, "You'd never learn." He scoffed, "Oh well. I will have you soon by changing your mind. Demon Sunset! Destroy them now!"

Demon Sunset screeched wildly and loudly as she activated and readied the balls of fire. She then threw the blazing fire ball at Twilight Sparkle. Her friends quickly came and covered her at once. The blazing ball hit and engulfed everyone in it. The rest of their friends were in shock and scarred of what they saw.

"Oh no..." Lightningblade said in shock and concern.

Burnblast snarled, "Damn it! This can't be happening!"

"Siiiiiiiiiisssssssssssss!" Cutie Mark Crusaders shouted in pain.

Nyx screamed tearfully, "Muuuuuuuuuuuuuuummmmmmmmmmmmyyyyyyyy!"

Four cutie Mark Crusaders were crying tearfully and screaming in pain. Flash Sentry and Spike came to hold and hug them in comfort. Burnblast and Lightningblade snarled in anger as they all readied and armed with their punches to fight as they both were facing Sombra and his minions.

Flash Sentry turned and looked at Sunset Shimmer, "Sunset! Wake up! This isn't you! This is not you! You're not a monster! PLEASE!"

Hearing her ex-boyfriend's voice, Demon Sunset shed some tears. In her thoughts, the imprisoned Sunset Shimmer wanted to be free from being controlled and being monster. She also doesn't want to harm her new friends. But now she is trapped. And her friends is gone.

Suddenly, a white light shined out brightly, which attracted everyone's attention. They turned to the very spot Twilight Sparkle and her friends were incinerated and burnt alive. And it turns out that they were alive and saved by the mysterious box of light. The Element of Magic crown glowed brightly in lavender color.

"What!?" Everyone asked in surprise and shocked.

"What the hell just happen?!" Burnblast asked in shock.

"I don't know," Lightningblade said in defeat and shock, "I really don't know, Master Burnblast."

"Did that box saved them?!" Spike asked in surprise.

Nyx nodded in surprise, "I think it did. But why? And how?"

While everyone was chatting about the box of light and Element of Magic's glowing, Twilight Sparkle stared at it while wondering of what's really going. Suddenly, she heard some voice, which surprised and shocked her.

"You are the one... You are the Light... Welcome home, Hikari..."

"What?!" Twilight Sparkle asked in shock and confusion. She then spotted box began to crack slowly. She gasped, "What the-?!"

The Element of Magic fired and shot its energy at the box of white light. While the box broke to pieces, both lavender and white lights mixed and combined together as one. It then split up into six. One light hit Twilight Sparkle while five lights entered the portal at once.





Mane Five and Cutie Mark Crusaders were asleep inside Twilight Sparkle's bedroom. Princess Celestia and Princess Luna were on the lobby as they were guarding and watching over the Magic Mirror. And surprisingly, its reflective glasses glowed brightly in white. This attracted and surprised Royal Sisters to look at it.

"Sister!" Princess Luna exclaimed in shock.

Princess Celestia gasped, "What in the world-?!"

The white-lavender lights emerged out from reflective mirror as it splits into five beam lights. They all flew straight to Twilight Sparkle's bedroom, where they hit on Mane Five. Their bodies glowed brightly in respective colors.

As the Magic Mirror continued glowing brightly, Royal Sisters noticed some lights shined brightly behind their backs. They found it shined from Twilight Sparkle's bedroom.

"Sister..." Princess Luna said in shock, "Did you see it?!"

Princess Celestia nodded, "I did. She is the one we've been looking for! She is the Chosen One for Magic and Light!"





As everyone was watching the mysterious lavender-white light engulfing Twilight Sparkle, she then heard same voice speaking in her head while the spiritual Midnight Sparkle struggled of handling the power of Light. She actually despised it a lot.

Midnight Sparkle groaned, "What is going on?!"

"With this gift, the Light and its power of Six shall awakened you and your five sisters to rise and defeat the evil and restore the balance and harmony. Rise now, Hikari! The Light awaits you!"

Twilight Sparkle was confused and uncertain of the voice's speech, but nevertheless, she felt magic and energy within her. She even felt the power very familiar to her. She realized and knew what the white lights are now. And it's time for her to use it now!

"What is the meaning of this?!" Sombra demanded, "How could you have magic?! You shouldn't have it because Sunset has the crown!"

"You may have the crown and had Sunset under your control, Sombra," Twilight Sparkle said firmly and confidently, "The magic contained in my Element and the Box were able to unite with those that helped create it!"

And just before anyone could ask, Twilight Sparkle's body glowed brightly while shot its powerful lights on human Mane Five in their six respective colors. While their friends awed in amazement and surprised by the magic, Sombra and his minions were in shock.

"Honesty! Kindness! Laughter! Generosity! Loyalty! Magic!"

Mane Six all began to mutate and transformed into six humans with pony ears and long tails while Rarity has a horn, Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash got wings, and Twilight Sparkle has both horn and wings. And at the same time, spirit Midnight Sparkle was forced to hide within Twilight Sparkle's mind without risking being banish to nothingness.

Six of them were flying in midair and facing at Sombra and his minions. Their friends watched the event in amazement and surprise. Demon Sunset screeched and screamed in pain as she held her tight due to receiving some headaches.

"This can't be happening!" Sombra exclaimed in shock and fear, "This isn't possible!"

"Together with a crown, they create a power beyond anything you could imagine, but it is a power you don't have the ability to control!" Twilight Sparkle said firmly, "The crown may be yours, Sombra, but you cannot wield it, because you do not possess the most powerful magic of all: the magic of friendship!"

Twilight Sparkle and her friends hold each other's hands while forming a heart-shape as they all channeled their powers together. After channeling and forming together as one, they all unleashed and fired powerful Rainbow Harmony Blast at Sombra, Demon Sunset and the thugs.

Sombra screamed in anger and pain, "Nooooooooooooooooo! This can't be! I refused to be defeated!"

"Here and in Equestria, it is the only magic that can truly unite us all!"

Its magical powers overpowered and defeated most of their enemies at ease especially turning and restoring Demon Sunset back to Sunset Shimmer. Twilight Sparkle and her Human Friends then unleashed its white lighted powers in freeing students and school staffs from hypnotize spells. They all are freed!

After unleashing their magical powers, Twilight Sparkle and her friends fell and dropped to the ground unconsciously. Their friends came and checked on them, hoping they all are alright now...





At the Equestria, Princess Celestia and Princess Luna stared at the Magic Mirror, which its light continued glowing brightly. It slowly dimmed down and disappeared. They all gasped in surprise of what they all saw. Instead of worrying and questioning, they both smiled in relief.

"She's alive..." Princess Luna said in relief.

Princess Celestia nodded, "Yes. Well done, Twilight. You saved both worlds from danger. You are indeed the one we've been looking for..."





At Xuchang Palace, Northern Ma, Equestria,

Within the throne chamber, the blackish Alicorn with curved horn, grayish mane in bun-style and short tail and his cutie mark is a navy phoenix standing up on top of Imperial Seal worn a golden Emperor's Crown-like, navy armor-like robe and blue cape, was sitting down on his throne seat while writing down on documents. He stopped at once as he sensed something magical and pure light in his horn.

The mysterious Alicorn smiled proudly, "At last... The Element of Light has found its Chosen One. And I knew it was you, Twilight Sparkle."





At Ghastly Gorge, Equestria,

Inside the cave, the mysterious warrior was asleep peacefully. He has several items with him - a strange crystal which has Hydra-like Symbol, a bag of some items and a dark-like katana. Sensing something within him, he gasped in surprise while waking up from his sleep. He then heard some wild roaring noise. He turned and looked at the crystal vibrating and glowing in black lights.

The mysterious warrior held the crystal up while looking at it, "You felt it too, old friend?"

Hearing the snarling noise within the crystal, the warrior smiled, "Yeah. I felt it before. I haven't felt it for a long time since her death. Where did it come from? Who was it?"

The warrior hissed as he closed his eyes while imagining something - he saw Twilight Sparkle in his vision, "Who was she? Why is she like my wife? Could she possessed the same power like mine? I must know the answer! I need to find and meet her!"





Back at the Human Realm; Twilight Sparkle, Sunset Shimmer and her five Human Friends were still unconsciousness after unleashing too much of power. Their friends were trying to wake them up while Flash Sentry was checking on Sunset Shimmer. Sombra and his minions were defeated and knocked out while lying down on the ground unconsciously.

The students and school staffs emerged out from the school in checking out of what's really going on. They were all confuse and surprise about the big hole on school's entrance and the floor.

Nyx and Spike shook Twilight Sparkle gently in waking her up. As she slowly regain her conscious, she turned and found her two children looking at her. They both sniffed and sobbed tearfully while smiling happily. As Twilight Sparkle got up while smiling to the children, both Nyx and Spike jumped and hugged their mother happily.

Mane Five slowly woke up, as they all hugged and greeted by Cutie Mark Crusaders. Sunset Shimmer also awakened as she was hugged by Flash Sentry, who cried tearfully and happily. She couldn't help but smile as she hugged him back. Both Lightningblade and Burnblast smiled in relief to see everything is fine.

"Noooooooooooooo!" Sombra screamed in anger as he tried to use and unleash his Dark Magic. He snarled, "What have you done to me?!"

"You will never rule in the Human Realm." Twilight Sparkle said firmly, "Any power you may have had in this world is gone. Tonight, you've shown everyone who you really are. You've shown them what is in your heart."

Sombra snarled in anger, "You will pay for this, Sparkle. When I'm done with you, your body will be used as my personal trophy!"

Sombra got up at once while charging straight at Twilight Sparkle. Her friends came and blocked her from being attacked. And just before he could finish them, both Burnblast and Lightningblade launched their punches right on his guts. This not only pained him, but also made him dropped to his knee.

"Sombra, you are under arrest," Burnblast exclaimed firmly while showing his badge to Sombra, "For seducing and corrupting students especially Sunset Shimmer into servants to Dark Terrorists! And that's not the worst thing you did."

Lightningblade nodded firmly, "Yes. You tried to murder some innocents for your gain! We have finally caught you! It's over now!"

And just Sombra could do anything, he yelped in pain upon feeling his neck being injected. He screamed in pain as his skin slowly dried out while died. Everyone gasped in shock and concern. Both Burnblast and Lightningblade looked up at the school's building, where they found the mysterious assassin took off by flying his jetpack.

"What was that?" Rainbow Dash asked in concern.

"I don't know. But we'd never get the answer now," Lightningblade snarled.

Burnblast turned to unconsciousness Sombra's thugs, "At least, we have them. They'll do fine for interrogation to get some answers."

Twilight Sparkle turned and looked at Lightningblade and Burnblast, "Who are you?"

"We're the detectives," Burnblast said proudly and cockily, "And we got here to find and captured Sombra because he was working for someone."

Lightningblade nodded, "We unable to find and locate him during our time here until you came. You helped us to achieve our goal." He sighed as he looked at the dead body of Sombra, "But he's gone. And all we have is thugs to get some answers."

Burnblast snickered, "Not bad for 'My Little Pony' Girls, though we could have call our guys to get here and deal with him."

Lightningblade sighed while shaking his head, "What he mean is thank you."

"No problem. We are happy to help," Twilight Sparkle smiled, along with her friends and family. She turned and looked at the guilty Sunset Shimmer. She asked, "Sunset? Are you alright?"

Sunset Shimmer cried tearfully and shamefully, "I'm so sorry! I'm sorry!"

Everyone was surprised and shocked by Sunset Shimmer's crying and apologizing. Twilight Sparkle turned and held her hands.

"Sunset, it's not your fault." Twilight Sparkle asked.

Sunset Shimmer sobbed tearfully, "It is! If I had known another way, none of this have happened! I'm so sorry, Twilight. I really am!"

"It's okay, Sunset. It's not your fault. It's Sombra."

"But still! All I've ever done since being here is drive everyone apart. But you, you rally and unite them together as one because you believed in friendship. I don't deserve it..."

Twilight Sparkle shook her head as she gave Sunset Shimmer a hug, "Everyone and even you deserve it. Don't ever say that."

"I-I don't understand..." Sunset Shimmer asked in confusion while crying, "Why?"

"Because Sunset, I forgive you. And I knew you weren't evil. You were just misguided and confused girl, who wants admiration and supports in you," Twilight Sparkle said calmly and firmly as she departed from hugging. She continued, "the magic of friendship doesn't just exist in Equestria. It's everywhere. Friendship never dies. You can seek it out, or you can forever be alone. The choice is yours."

Sunset Shimmer sniffed as she dried her tears off, "I do want it. But I don't know the first thing about friendship or how."

"I bet they can teach you." Twilight Sparkle smiled while looking at her Human Friends, who smiled happily and nodded in agreement.

Sunset Shimmer sighed in relief, "Thank you. I won't let you down."

Flash Sentry patted Sunset Shimmer's shoulder, "Welcome back, Sunset Shimmer."

"Those are my girls! Woo-hoo!" Spike cheered while clapped his paws.

Brawly Beats gasped, "Did that dog just talk? Whoa. Weird."

"Huh?! Seriously?" Spike asked in surprise, "The talking dog is a weird thing about all this?"

"I, for one, think you're adorable." Rarity giggled as she held and gave Spike some scratches, "How do you feel?"

Spike sighed happily, "Better..."

At the school's entrance, Mr. Simmons was holding Wheelie on his hands. They both were in shock and scared as they didn't believe in their eyes.

"These things just keep getting weirder and weirder," Mr. Simmons said in shock.

Wheelie groaned in defeat, "I'd never get a good break."

Principal Celestia brought the Element of Magic crown while showing it before Twilight Sparkle. She smiled proudly and firmly.

"I believe this belongs to you." Principal Celestia said calmly. Twilight Sparkle bowed and knelt down. She readied and put the crown on the student's head, "A true princess in any world leads not by forcing others to bow before her, but by inspiring others to stand with her. We have all seen that you are capable of just that. I hope you see it too, Twilight."

After what she has been through at Human and Equestria Realm, Twilight Sparkle smiled and nodded, "I do."

As Twilight Sparkle stood up, the crowd cheered wildly and happily. Twilight Sparkle turned and looked at the black sky. The moon was closed to top star above other two.

"Sunset, time to go home," Twilight Sparkle said calmly as she helped and turned Sunset Shimmer to the horse statue, "Shall we?"

Sunset Shimmer sighed, "Of course. But once I apologized to Princess Celestia, I'm coming back here." Everyone looked surprised by her answer. She continued, "I must fix all the damages I have inflicted to this world. Until I redeem it, I cannot come home now."

Against the idea, but Twilight Sparkle can't change Sunset Shimmer's mind. She has to accept it by nodding. She turned and looked at her human friends.

"We won't be long," Twilight Sparkle said calmly, "We'll be back soon."

As everyone nodded in understanding, Twilight Sparkle and her family turned and headed to the horse statue while escorting Sunset Shimmer to it.

Spike smirked, "That crown really does suit you, Princess Twilight."

Nyx giggled amusingly, "Yeah. I can't wait to see your wings when we're back home."

"But still. Why do I have wings?" Twilight Sparkle asked in confusion, "I'm not an Alicorn. I'm just a Unicorn. How could I have wings? It doesn't make sense."

Sunset Shimmer smiled gently, "Maybe it's best to leave it. But for now, I've got an apology to make especially some friends to rescue."

Twilight Sparkle hummed, "Yeah. Good idea. I've got more things to do now."

As Twilight Sparkle and her family entered the horse statue's portal, they all disappeared. Everyone awed in surprise and confuse of what they saw. Mane Five's Pony Forms reverted back to Human Forms. They all prayed that everything is fine.





At Equestria, Royal Sisters were waiting until the Magic Mirror acted strangely. They both saw the return of Twilight Sparkle, her family and Sunset Shimmer. Twilight Sparkle returns as unicorn only, instead of an Alicorn with wings.

Nyx groaned, "No wings?"

Spike shrugged, "I guess that only works on Human Realm, not here."

"Twilight Sparkle, welcome home!" Princess Celestia greeted happily as she gave her student a hug. Twilight Sparkle did the same. As they both departed from hugging, she turned and looked at Sunset Shimmer, "Sunset..."

"Princess... I'm... I'm so sorry for what I've done" Sunset Shimmer cried and sobbed tearfully while bowed down and knelt down to the ground, "I know what I did in the past is unforgivable! I'm really sorry! I... I just wish I could back in time and-!"

And just before Sunset Shimmer could finish her sentences, Princess Celestia grabbed and hugged her passionately and firmly while crying tearfully. She was surprised and confused.

"I... I don't understand," Sunset Shimmer asked in confusion, "Why?!"

Princess Celestia sniffed tearfully, "Sunset, I was never mad at you. I was so worry that you'd never turn back and return to the once student I knew. I thought I'd lost you..."

"But I almost did."

"But you didn't. Twilight saved you, didn't she?"

Sunset Shimmer turned and looked at Twilight Sparkle, who smiled. She smiled, "Yes. That is true."

"Welcome home, Sunset Shimmer," Princess Celestia sighed, "We have so much to catch up."

"I can't..." Sunset Shimmer said firmly. Princess Celestia was shocked and confused. She sighed, "I have to go back and fix all the damages I inflicted. Until I'm done with it, I can't come home..."

"Sunset..."

"Please, Princess Celestia, I have to do this. It's my responsible. I must fix it now. I cannot run away from it."

Princess Celestia was shocked and amazed by Sunset Shimmer's maturity. She sighed, "I understand. Promise me that you will let me know of how you're doing?"

"I promised," Sunset Shimmer nodded, "I won't let you down."

"We know, Sunset Shimmer..." Princess Celestia said calmly. She turned to Twilight Sparkle, "Twilight, will you do the honor?"

Twilight Sparkle nodded, "I'll be back soon."

Twilight Sparkle and Sunset Shimmer turned to the Magic Mirror as they headed off to Human Realm now. The rest of her friends waited for her return.





While most of school staffs and students return to the school gym for dancing; Mane Five and their remaining friends waited outside for Twilight Sparkle and Sunset Shimmer return. And they did. Everyone came and gave two of them passionate and comfort hugs for returning home.

"So, how's everything?" Burnblast asked.

Lightningblade nodded, "I hope it's not worse, my friends."

"It's not. Now, Sunset is staying here to complete her mission and redemption," Twilight Sparkle said calmly. She turned and looked at her friends, "You'll look out for her, won't you?"

As everyone nodded in agreement, Rarity smiled, "Of course we will. Although I do expect some sort of apology for last spring's debacle."

"Rarity, lay off," Flash Sentry snarled a bit.

Sunset Shimmer patted Flash Sentry's back, "It's okay, Flash. I deserve it. And besides, I've got lot of apologies to make up with especially learning about what friendship means."

"I have faith that you'll do it fine, Sunset." Twilight Sparkle smiled, "Take care until 30 Moons Later."

"What does that means?" Pinkie Pie asked in confusion.

Rainbow Dash shrugged, "I have no idea. I'm not good at maths."

"2.5 years later," Lightningblade said calmly, which shocked and scared the rest of students. He sighed, "Either way, we will meet again."

Burnblast smirked, "Yeah. Keep on practicing with kendo, girly. Coz if you don't, I'm gonna kill ya, go it?"

Twilight Sparkle giggled, "Sure. I'll do that."

Fluttershy sighed, "It's gonna be long without her."

Rarity nodded, "Yes. You'll be missed but not forgotten, Twilight."

Twilight Sparkle smiled, "I know I felt the same way too."

"And get a boyfriend too, Twilight," Applejack teased amusingly, "If you do, make sure he's S.D. He's the guy, who loves you."

"What does it stands for?" Twilight Sparkle asked in confusion.

Applejack laughed a bit, "I'm pretty sure you'll find out when you meet him. He's handsome." She looked at the night sky, "You'd better hurry now."

Twilight Sparkle noticed the moon is getting close to the star. She sighed as she faced to her human friends for one last time, "I know we've only been friends for a short time, but I'm gonna miss all of you so much." She sighed, "As Lightningblade Sensei said, we will meet again."

Everyone waved and said goodbye to Twilight Sparkle. She turned and headed to the horse statue as she is now returning home now. As the full moon reached its peak, the horse statue glowed brightly as its portal has been closed down.

"Hope she's alright," Flash Sentry said calmly.

Sunset Shimmer smiled, "She'll be fine. She's been through a lot of dangers. She can handle it." She sighed, "I'll start fixing the door and floor now."

Burnblast smirked, "Don't have to. We have hired some experts to fix it."

"Yes. Sombra's thugs will be doing the dirty work now," Lightningblade said amusingly as he watched all of Sombra's thugs were repairing school's entrance and floor. He smiled, "But for now, enjoy our moments now before tomorrow's new day."

Everyone nodded and smiled, "Yeah. Good idea."





At Equestria, Twilight Sparkle has returned home, where she was greeted by Nyx and Spike. Both Princess Celestia and Princess Luna smiled happily in seeing her home safely.

"It's over now," Twilight Sparkle said calmly. She sighed, "Now for my friends. I need to solve the problem now before they're permanently stuck with cutie marks."

"Did you find the answers," Princess Celestia asked in concern.

Princess Luna sighed, "We've tried everything to help them especially returning them to the roots they earned their cutie marks. They have lost their faith."

Twilight Sparkle sighed, "Unfortunately, I don't. I didn't have time to think and solve it."

Spike gasped, "So... Does this mean..."

Nyx looked down in concern, "We failed? This can't be..."

"I am sorry, everypony," Princess Celestia said in concern, "There was nothing we can do. I have hope that you have some time to find some answers in Human Realm. I guess not. I'm sorry for putting pressure on you to deal with Sunset and restoring your friends' true selves, Twilight. I shouldn't have done this in the first place. Your friendship is gone because of me..."

Princess Luna looked shame while putting her wing over her older sister's back, "Sister... Please don't..."

"Human Realm... Friendship..." Twilight Sparkle asked in surprise. She then recalled all the event she's been through since the day she moved to Ponyville especially the words she spoke to Sunset Shimmer. She muttered, "The magic of friendship doesn't just exist in Equestria. It's everywhere. Friendship never dies."

She then gasped in realization while her eyes widened with cutie mark symbols on them, " Of course, the answer has been right in front of me since the day I came to Ponyville..."

"What?" Spike asked in surprise.

Nyx hummed, "Mummy? What's wrong?"

Twilight Sparkle smiled as she looked at her family and princesses, "I've got it. I know what to do!"

"You do?!" Everyone asked in surprise.

Twilight Sparkle nodded, "Like Human Realm, I remind and show my pony friends' counterparts what they mean to each other. I can do it again for them. They'll find the part of themselves that's been lost so they can help the friend they care about so much!"

Nyx gasped, "I get it now! Friendship is Magic!"

"What?!" Spike asked in confusion.

"I'll explain later," Twilight Sparkle exclaimed, "Let's start with Fluttershy by rooting back to first time for earning her cutie mark."

"But Twilight, we've tried that," Princess Luna said in concern.

Twilight Sparkle smiled, "But not reminding and encouraging them about how and why earning their own cutie mark." They looked at her oddly and confusingly. She continued, "It's about a friend helps a friend in need, to do what she must for her."

While everyone was confused, Princess Celestia gasped in realization, "Twilight, you're brilliant. It could work!"

"Good. Time to get the work done!"

"Not tonight, Twilight. You need some rest now."

"But-!"

"Twilight, you've been through a lot from Human Realm. We have one more day to stop it. There is still time. Don't worry, they won't be going anywhere." Princess Celestia smiled, "Everything will be fine."

Twilight Sparkle was reluctant yet knew her mentor was right, "Okay. We'll rest now."

Royal Sisters nodded in agreement. Twilight Sparkle, Spike and Nyx climbed up the stairs to their bedroom. They all saw both Mane Five and Cutie Mark Crusaders were sleeping on sleeping bags. While surprised to see them here, they all smiled happily as they glad to reunite and stick together with their friends. Twilight Sparkle and her family got into their bed as they're now asleep.

Arriving to the bedroom, Royal Sisters watched and found Twilight Sparkle and their friends were sleeping. They all smiled happily to see six friends and four little ones are back together again.

"Everything will be fine," Princess Luna remarked.

Princess Celestia nodded, "Let us hope that the answer Twilight Sparkle has found can undo Starswirl's incomplete spell. They have one more day to accomplish it..."

To be Continued...

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