A few days has passed, and many ponies of Equestria arrive to Canterlot Castle for a special celebration. Many of the pony are at both sides of a large long red rug. Twilight, her family along with her friends and their families are at the front row. Alan, his parents, and his friends are with them as well. Even Starlight, and many ponies from her village attend for the ceremony Princess Celestia with her sister, parents, and niece, Cadence are at the stage of the building.
Soon the trumpets begin to blow, and the guards open the door to reveal Sakura and her friends walking down the aisle. After a few minutes, the girls reach the front where the royal family stand. The all show smiles on their faces.
Princess Celestia announces, "We have gather here today to honor the heroism of these six friends! Who stood up to the villain Naga, and free Equestria and many ponies from being put under his wrath."
Everyone cheer and either clap or stomp their hooves to the ground.
Queen Angel Wings comes forward, and says, "But we also gather here for a momentous occasion. As you know, Sakura Hinata has done many extraordinary things since she lived in Equestria. She even helped reform a villain that was trapped for two decade, and helped free many ponies from Naga had enslaved."
Right on que, Discord pops in, and throw streamers everywhere. Some ponies, including akura and her friends begin laughing with smiles on their faces. Then Discord sit on the side at the front left side to enjoy the show. Starlight, Sugar Belle, Night Glider, and some of the others wave their hooves at Sakura. Sakura and her friends wave back.
"But now, Sakura and her friends were able to unlock a new type of magic. This proved without a doubt that she is ready to be crowned Equestria's newest princess," Moon Sword adds to the announcement.
Princess Luna then levitate a crown to Princess Celestia. The crown is a gold yellow, that has magenta gems on it, then there is a pink cherry blossom shape gem in the middle.
"You are now Sakura Hinata, the Princess of Friendship!" Celestia announces, as she place the crown on Sakura's head.
Sakura looks at the crown feeling pleased to be honored with an important role. Her friends give Sakura big hug, and all the pony begin clapping and cheering for the new princess and her friends. Flowers, and confetti begin to surround the room as the ponies cheer.
Later in the night, everypony continue to celebrate the occasion at Sakura's new castle. Raspberry and his parents make all the arrangements, with the decorations, music, and other party preparations. Baked Apple, Apple Eden, and their family help with the food and music. Ruby and mother make all the formal attire for the celebration.
Sakura, her family, her friends and their family, and even the royal are talking among themselves about the adventure they have here. Sakura and her friends explain on how they manage to stop Naga and what is inside the chest.
"And that is how the castle came to be," Sakura says.
"This is quite an adventure you have," Angel Wing says.
"I agee. You and your friends have come a long way since you all became friends," Moon Sword replies.
"Yes. But still you all should have gone running off like that," Princess Luna replies.
"We know, but we wanted to save our friend," Ace says.
"That's right," Raspberry agrees.
"I know you all meant well, but you all could have gotten hurt," Fluttershy says.
"We know," Eden says.
Then Rainbow says, "But we are so proud of you wanting to stick to Sakura no matter what."
"Eyup," Big Mac replies.
"You kids sure showed off a fantastic feet," Cheese Sandwich adds.
"Glad you think so. But I couldn't defeat Naga on my own, it took all of us to open the chest," Sakura says.
Eden asks, "Still I have to wonder. Why did the stuff we received turned into keys."
"I think I have an idea. Baked Apple, did you remember you had to show everyone the truth about the news article," Sakura replies.
"How can I forget? It was one of the hardest thing I had to do… but in that moment, I knew that everyone had to know the truth. I just knew it," Baked Apple says.
Then he asks, "But what does this got to do with opening the chest?"
"I remember that each of us had to face situations, when living up to our element is put to the test," Sakura says.
She turns to Eden, and says, "Eden is when you realized that the best way to show kindness was to tell everyone about
who you really are and where Robin was."
"I remember, I wanted to help them while she was away. But in the end, I knew that I need to show them real kindness and tell when what really happened to Gold Robin," Eden says.
"Ruby, even thought Spun Gold took advantage of your generosity in Manehattan during the fashion contest, you didn't case it to lose your generous spirit," Sakura says.
"I simply couldn't live with myself to do something special to the friends who is always so generous to me," Ruby replies.
Then Sakura says to," Aerial Ace, even though you wanted to be in the race, and we were close to identify the culprit, you decided to forfeit so you can be there for me."
"Yeah. Being there for my friends is way more important than being in a race I worked hard on," Ace says.
Then Raspberry jumps in and shouts, "My turn! My turn!"
"Raspberry, you realized that seeing a friend laugh and smile was more important than making yourself laugh with the pranks you've done with Joker," Sakura adds.
"Yeah. I surly learn my lesson with that experience," Raspberry replies.
Sakura nods her head in reply.
Then she says, "And then there's me. Despite what Starlight has done by removing everypony's cutie mark from her village, and had go through hard times with being imprisoned, I still wanted to offer my friendship to her."
"And I'm glad to have a great friend like you," Starlight says.
Then the two share a hug.
"I can see that we all have our moments to shine Sakura, but I'm with Baked Apple. What does anything of this has to do
with the opening of the chest," Ruby asks.
"All of us end up with tough choices to make. But when we decided to show off our element, it helped somepony else show off that element too. Each of us received something from the pony who lives we helped change. I guess you can say that the chest, the tree, the elements, and us are all connected to it. And once we all embrace our element, we were able to open the chest and not only get the castle, but now magic as well" Sakura explains.
"I couldn't agree more. For what is the Princess of Friendship without her friends," Princess Celestia says.
Sakura and her friends give each other a hug, and very glad to have each other as friends.
Later on, Starlight along with Night Glider Sugar Belle, Party Favor, and Double Diamond. The five of them look out of the balcony to see the night sky. To them, it feels like a long time since they are able to do that with smiles on their faces.
Starlight looks at the stars as she says to the others, "Can you believe it? We're finally free."
"Yeah. It feels like we've been under Naga's spell for a long time," Party Favor says.
Then Double Diamond says, "Yeah. And it's been a long time since we all have our cutie marks and talents back."
"I know what you mean. Not only that, I think Sakura not only taught you, but taught all of us what real friendship is about," Sugar Belle replies to Starlight.
"Yeah," Starlight says with a smile.
Then she asks, "So what are you planning to do now?"
"Well, after thinking, we've decided to head back to the village," Party Favor answers.
"You are?" Starlight questions.
Night Glider says, "That's right. The village is our home. I'm not going anywhere."
"Still, I'm very sorry for what I did. I guess I was too caught up trying to show you all my version of friendship, that I didn't
realized I wasn't being a friend at all and what I'm doing isn't the way," Starlight sadly apologizes.
She then says, "But in a way, Sakura actually taught me something that real friendship was right in front of me. I just need to give it a chance."
"That means, that we get to know each other again for the first time," Double Diamond says.
Sugar Belle giggles, and says, "I guess you mean that getting to know the real us."
"Right," Double Diamond replies.
Party Favor asks, "So what are you planning to do, Starlight?"
'Yeah. Are you planning to come back with us?" Night Glider adds.
Starlight doesn't answer and makes a worried look on her face. She then looks at Sakura who is talking with the princesses and her friends. She remembers that Sakura want to talk to them, and it relates to her. Starlight then sees the princesses and the five friends nod their heads in reply. Then Sakura makes a smile on her face, and very happy about it.
After the discussion, Sakura walks back to Starlight and the others.
Sakura asks, "Hey Starlight, how are you and the others getting along?"
"We're doing fine," Starlight answers with a nervous smile.
Then she asks, "So what were you and the others discussing?"
"Well, I talked to them about what has happened to you, and about your magic being very powerful," Sakura says.
Starlight sighs, "I know there isn't an excuse for what I did. But if they are planning to punishment, I willing to take it."
"Not exactly. In fact, we're not punishing you at all," Sakura says.
"Huh?" Starlight questions.
"You see I've been thinking about how when your friendship ended in the way that it did, it caused you to live your life of bitterness and can end up resulting in a bad way," Sakura says.
"I kind of learned that first hoof," Starlight sadly replies.
"And that's why I've asked you. If you're willing to learn,I can help teach you everything I know about friendship. You'll have the power to make Equestria a better pace. But the choice is up to you," Sakura explains with a calm smile.
Starlight smiles to hear what Sakura has to say, but look back at the others with sad looks. The four ponies look at each other with calm smiles, and nod their heads.
Sugar Belle says, "It's okay Starlight, I think I know what you really want. You want to be with Sakura and her friends."
"Yeah. I… I kind of do. Talking with Sakura… I mean that… she's," Starlight stutters.
But Party Favor says, "We know, you two are becoming good friends, and we hope you can be our friends too. Real friends."
"So you don't mind me staying in Ponyville?" Starlight asks.
"Of course not. You two are great together as friends. So yeah, we don't mind you stay in Ponyville," Night Glider says.
"Just make sure to come and visit us once and awhile, and to send us letters," Double Diamond replies.
Starlight smiles, and says, "Thanks guys."
She then hugs Sugar Belle and the others with smiles on their faces. After the hug, Starlight walks to Sakura with a smile, then they both give each other a hug too.
Then Starlight asks, "So, um, where do I start?"
"That part is easy, all you have to do is make a friend. And you are going to end up with more than just one," Sakura says.
Sakura then shows Ace and the others who are showing welcoming smiles on their faces. Starlight and Sakura begin to walk inside the castle to spend time with the others.
Sometime later, many ponies are dancing on the dance floor. At the middle of the dance floor, Sakura is dancing with Alan. The two look at each other with calm smile, and the sigh of love from their eyes.
"So I'm guessing I will have to start calling you Princess Sakura, now?" Alan says, with a smirk.
Sakura giggles, "Let's not get carried away there. I'm not sure if I'm going to get used to that title."
"I'm sure you will. It doesn't really matter the title you are is what you do with it," Alan replies.
"Thanks," Sakura says.
The two stop dancing and look each other in the eyes. The two lean close to each other and give each other a hug. Then the two end up giving them a kiss of passion. Eden and Ruby smiles to see this, including Raspberry. Baked Apple covered himself with his hat. Ace does think it's gross, but decides to to show it. Twilight Shining Armor, and their parents, including the royals look at the two newly loves. Sakura and Alan part their his, and then continue dancing as the music continue playing. Soon Twilight and everypony else begin to dance to the music with smiles on their faces.
Sakura and her friends are able to begin spreading friendship across Equestria. With her new title, Sakura knows that there will be more challenges she will face for being a pony hybrid. And now she is a princess who mission is to spread friendship. But one thing Sakura knows, is that she will have her friends and family to stand by her.