The six ponies gathered on one of the magnificent balconies of the Crystal Castle. They looked at the sun, just moments away from starting their last sunset in Equestria. Twilight and Pinkie were sitting as close together as propriety would allow since they all knew the twos less than a purely platonic relationship, and as of far as they knew, Pinkie was still married. Rarity and Applejack were, of course, cuddling close, Rarity taking her favorite spot curled up in the crook of the slightly large farm pony to claim as much warmth as she could. And Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy sitting in companionable friendship.
Everyone was watching the sky as the sun started to spread its magnificent rays over the sky. Bright oranges and reds streaking through the clouds, painting the sky vibrant colors. The group watched in silence for a time, watching the amazing display, the last goodbye from Celestia to six of the most amazing ponies that she had ever met. The girls knew this and so took at a short time to appreciate the farewell from first, their princess, then their friend. The sunset certainly had enough effort put into it to set it quite a few steps above a normal sunset.
But the silence couldn't last forever though, it was their last few minutes together on this planet. Twilight smiled as she looked up at the sky for a lingering moment then back down at all her friends. "Girls, I just wanted to say that it's been great being all your friends. Thanks for getting me out of my books that first day in Ponyville."
The group smiled as Pinkie answered for them. "It was GREAT! I mean you had no idea I was going to throw you a party it was hilarious!" She giggled and rolled over so she could get close enough to poke Twilight in the side. "Though you hid upstairs the entire time!" She giggled again as she rolled back over to her original position.
Twilight smiled and shook her head as Fluttershy smiled taking her turn to thank everything. "Thanks for helping me out of my shell girls. Before you you came along I would barely talk to anyone besides my animals."
Rainbow Dash let out a bark of laughter and grinned at her shy friend. "That is somehow an understatement! You would barely even talk to your animals!"
Rarity smiled and spoke, "I'm very glad you did come out of your shell Fluttershy, you have been one of my dearest friends over the years. And I don't think Big Mac would have appreciated missing out on meeting his mate."
Applejack smiled as she nuzzled her own mate. "Well, yall taught me about a bit about takin' some time off from work to enjoy the other aspects of life I dare say."
"Other aspects darling?" Rarity grinned and raised an eyebrow, causing Applejack to blush slightly.
"Well like spending more time with friends!" Applejack leaned in and whispered something into Rarity's ear, causing the other pony to giggle and grin at her, planting a kiss on the farm pony's cheek and laying contentedly with her mate.
Rainbow Dash chuckled gently at her blushing rival and looked around herself. "Well, thank you all for showing me that there's something more than just coolness to consider about friends!" She grinned a bit and looked at Fluttershy. "Thank you for Tank."
Fluttershy smiled and nodded, she had united many ponies with pets over the years, but Tank had definitely been a surprise to her. "My pleasure Rainbow Dash."
Rarity grinned. "Looks like it's my turn to thank everyone then hmm? Well, I wanted to thank you all for helping me to take life a little less seriously, not everything needs to be perfect. And also that people's social standing is far from the most important thing about them." She lifted a hoof and booped Applejack on the muzzle, grinning. "Isn't that right my love?"
Applejack grinned and pushed her mate over and pounced on her, grinning as she stood over her. "I remember teaching you a few other lessons ya prissy little unicorn!"
Rarity raised an eyebrow, then grinned herself, really, Applejack wanted to try this game again? "Oh, you mean like how you secretly like it when..."
Applejack blushed brightly. "Ok! OK!" She climbed off the obviously self-satisfied Rarity and grumbled laying back down as Rarity rolled back over and nuzzled her.
"Don't play chicken if you already lost it in the past silly." Rarity loved her mate so, but she was rather socially conservative, and Rarity respected that, so long as Applejack wasn't trying to tease her.
Pinkie Pie grinned and thought for a moment before shrugging. "Thank you all for coming to all my parties! They were great!" After a few moments, the other five just burst out laughing.
Applejack grinned as she looked at her Pink friend. "Ahh, well that makes sense now, doesn't it? I don't think Pinkie'd remember anything but her parties at the last bit." The group fell into a companionable silence as they watched the last bit of the sun start to dip below the horizon.
Rarity smiled as she saw the final moments, leaning over and kissing her mate on the cheek, and smiled at her friends. "Thank you all, it has been a beautiful life."
Applejack returned the kiss on the lips, surprising Rarity somewhat, Applejack was usually more reserved with her public displays of affections. "It's been a lot of hard work, and a lot of fun."
Fluttershy smiled and nodded in agreement, only saying a quiet. "I love you girls."
Pinkie Pie bounced a little where she lay. "Though it was a small party, this was a great farewell party!"
Rainbow Dash grinned and nodded. "I'll see you all on the other side."
Twilight paused for a moment before she sighed and grinned. "Oh screw it! This might be my last chance!" They all looked over at Twilight before their eyes widened as Twilight lunged forward and pressed her muzzle against Pinkie's in a gentle kiss. Causing the pink pony to blush as Twilight pulled away to smile at her and retreated back to their original distance. After a few moments, everyone silently decided not to use their last few seconds dealing with that, for good or ill. To be fair Pinkie didn't look the least bit upset. They all looked up at the last bits of the sunset, the great paint fading from the sky. They all watched the sunset together as their hearts beat, one last time.