It was a little before noon, as Mayor Skies spotted the fully repaired Rainbow billboard that marked the entrance of the town. Sunny couldn’t help but laugh cheerfully at the sight of the reconstructed billboard. “Great job!” he said as he walked up to Applejack and Torque as the two looked at their work. “It's even better than it was before, don'tcha know?” he declared. With the billboard back up in much more defined colors, the residents of the town started to chatter among themselves in awe of the sight.
One of the men, who seemed to be walking a woman, most likely his wife, and a girl, most likely their daughter, asked “Rainbow Festival?” well more accurately that was what Sunny, Applejack and Torque actually heard him ask. The woman next to the man answered, “Didn't know it was still goin' on.”
Sunny then leaped over to be in between the two parents, “Sure is!” the mayor declared, “Bigger and better than ever!” he added convinced that this year this would work out. “Tell all your friends!” he shouted as he walked to interact with more of the townsfolk.
As the mayor left, the daughter turned to her parents, “Can we go, Mama?” she asked as she jumped with joy. Both parents smiled, “I suppose so.” the mother answered before she asked “Why not?” to her husband. He nodded and the trio headed home to prepare themselves for the festival. As they started to leave, the girl’s hair started to glow and then turned to a bright golden yellow. She gasped at the changed and laughed as she ran up to her parents to show them the change.
Meanwhile as Sunny was walking, “Mr. Mayor.” he heard. He turned to see Twilight with the luggage she brought with her to Hope Hollow, fly towards him, “I hope you don't mind, but—” she started to explain as Sunny spotted the Rainbow Generator.
“Where'd ya find that?” the mayor asked as he pointed the generator, in shock that the device existed and anger that anyone would use it.
As he looked like he was about to grab the device from Twilight, Petunia caught up with the princess and stepped in between the two, “I gave it to her, Sunny.” the town historian told the mayor. She turned back to Twilight, “She has an idea.” Petunia added with a hopeful smile.
Sunny snorted at the notion, “Best idea would just be to throw that thing in the trash heap.” he retorted wanting nothing more to do with the generator.
Twilight held the generator, “My theory is that the Generator magnifies whatever magic it uses, makes it stronger.” she said as she pointed to the gems in the device. “So if we could rebuild it and use one of the many reversal spells I know,” she said with a slight smile of self-praise, “it could work to bring color back to the town!” Twilight cheered in her pitch to Sunny.
Mayor Skies raised his right eyebrow as he partially squirted his left in disbelief, “Even if we could get it workin' again,” the doubt in his voice was unmistakable, “which is quite a tall order…” he trailed off.
While the mayor and Twilight seemed to be at an impasse, Applejack and Torque joined the other three, “Not for a gifted repair-person who I just happen to know.” the paladin said as she nodded her head towards Torque.
“Let me take a look-see.” Torque said as she held out her hand for the generator. Twilight handed it to her with some struggle on the demigod’s part, but it was fairly light in Torque’s hand. As the repairperson looked over the device for about a second, “Yah, I could give 'er a go,'' she said as she placed it under her left arm.
“Huh.” Sunny mused as a smile started to form on his face, “I don't wanna get my hope up, but... “ he trailed as the smile and happiness grew. “Yahoo!” he shouted as he jumped into the air glitter then a child on Hearth’s Warming Eve.
Torque shook her head with a smile, “Don't worry. I'll get to work.” she then headed to her shop.
Once Torque was just out of earshot, Petunia slipped to be right next to Sunny, her eyes wide and a smile on her face. “Um, how's your speech comin', Sunny?” she asked, if she didn’t notice that the mayor was blushing nervously, she didn’t seem to care. “I'd be happy to help you with it if you'd like.” she offered her assistance to the mayor.
Sunny pulled at his shirt’s collar “Uh, oh, no, you couldn't. Uh, t-thanks, but, uh,” he stammered and stuttered as he started to leave, “I have to do a little mayor-type business, don'tcha know?” he said as she started to leave. “But I'll check back in a little bit to see how everythin's goin',” he said and zipped away faster than greased lightning.
Petunia’s eyes narrowed in surprise as the actions of Sunny, “Hmmm. He's actin' so peculiar.” she stated as Applejack and Twilight stepped to be closer to her while the three watched the mayor vanish.
“From what I've seen of the mayor, how can ya tell exactly when "peculiar" kicks in?” Applejack asked as she pointed out that the behavior of the mayor was… far from normal. Petunia started to answer but then shut her mouth as she saw the paladin’s point.
Back in the Hamington’s back yard, at a picket table Moody, the Hamingtons, Pinkie, and Fluttershy sat. On the table was a wide assortment of baked goods, namely, cakes, pies. Moody was devouring one of the apricot pies that were made for him, “Mm-mm-mm-mm!” he hummed when he stopped. “If I'd have known your pie was this good,” he started as he loosened his belt, “I'd have given you those apricots ages ago!” he declared.
Mrs. Hamingto was the first to answer, “Mr. Hamington did all the baking.” she said as she turned to her husband and smiled.
“Mmm, inspired by you, Snookums.” Mr. Hamington retorted as he kissed his wife’s cheek. The two blushed happily.
“Say, the whole town should know about this here pie.” Moody declared as he turned his attention from the couple to the cart pull of pies that were baked and other baked goods.
Pinkie leaned against the side of the cart with her arms crossed in front of her, “Oh, don't worry.” she said with a slightly sinister tone, like some street hoodlum ready to knife unattentive passerby, “They will.” Her tone changed as she jumped to be right in front of the cart, “We're gonna give it away at the Rainbow Festival!” she shouted happily and full of excitement.
Moody blinked twice, “Wait, what?” he asked having been caught off guard, “There's still a Rainbow Festival?” he asked as he and the Hamingtons turned from the trickster mage to her druidic associate. Fluttershy nodded. Moody gave a hearty laugh as the five prepared to take the goods to the town square. As they prepared to leave, all the apricots on the Hamington’s tree turned yellow and light green, with a couple turning yellow-orange.
As the clock had just struck noon, inside Torque’s shop, the repair person showed the fully repaired and restored Rainbow Generator to Petunia, Twilight, and Applejack. “Well, here it is.” Torque said as she placed her right hand on the device. “Had to hand-build some of the parts myself,” she informed reminding the group of its state before she was given it, “but it's as good as new.” she finished.
“Hoo-wee!” Applejack cheered as before she whistled in praise at the craftsmanship, as the three walked up to get a closer look of the device. As the paladin turned to face Torque, “This looks amazin', Torque.” she placed a hand on Torque’s shoulder. “Nobody else could have pulled this off,” she added.
Twilight turned to Torque, “Thank you so much for your help.” the princess offered gratitude to the town’s mechanic.
Torque smiled at the praise and gratitude shown to her. “It was a real challenge,” she confessed “but turns out that was part of the fun!” she chuckled full of satisfaction of a job well done.
Twilight picked up the generator and started to leave, with Torque and Petunia following her. As the three left, a few of the flowers in Torque’s window box changed from their shades of gray to their normal colors. “Whoa!” Applejack exclaimed in awe and disbelief. With her eyes still on the flowers, “D-Did y'all see that?” she started to ask before she turned to look over her shoulder to spy the other three.
If Twilight heard Applejack, she showed no signs as her focus was on the recently reconstructed generator. “Now we need to test it.” Twilight declared as she placed it down on a crate.
“Should we call the mayor?” Petunia asked wanting to show the progress to Sunny, to show him the fruits of the labors.
Twilight shook her head, “Might be best to make sure it works first.” the demigod countered, knowing that if the device didn’t work and showing it to him now, well there’s just some harsh news better left told after verifying, “I'd hate to disappoint him.” she added.
Applejack joined the three and tried to get the three to see the change in the colors of the flowers by pointing to the window box, “Uh, Twilight, I think I saw—” the paladin started but was cut off before she was able to get anyone to see the change.
Twilight was the one to cut her off, “In a moment, Applejack.” the princess declared. “This is important,” she added as everyone’s attention was on the device.
“Yeah,” Applejack acknowledged Twilight’s point, but she still tried to get everyone to see that maybe the generator isn’t needed. “ but—” and again she was cut off.
“Turn on the Generator,” Twilight ordered. Applejack shut her eyes, shook her head and pressed the on-button on the generator. The device clicked and started to whir before it opened and a rainbow started to be generated. Everyone gasped in awe at the sight as a small aurora seemed to form inside the shop.
Petunia was the first to speak as she wiped a tear of joy from her eyes, “Oh, isn't it beautiful?” she asked. Twilight and Applejack nodded in silence. “That's what the Generator has always done for years and years,” Petunia added as they all watched the aurora grow.
Twilight smiled as her focus gem started to glow, “Now we just add magic, and…” she then started to trail as she began to cast her reversion spell. After a few seconds as the spell was cast there was a boom and the aurora died. The group stepped outside and saw that there was no change. The four sighed in defeat. “I'm sorry.” Twilight apologized to Torque and Petunia, “I thought for sure it would work.” she added as she looked at the device and shook her head in shame.
Petunia walked to the device and placed a hand on it, “Let's not tell the mayor.” she suggested to the group. She placed her left hand on her heart as a tear formed in the corner of her eyes, “It would break his heart.” she added as the thought made it her own heart ache.
Twilight shook her head, as bitter as the news was it had to be shared. “No. We have to tell him we failed,” she stated as she looked at the device. “We can't bring the color back.”
That being said, Applejack was looking at the plants in the window box, “Hmm... Twilight!” she tried to get everyone’s attention as she went to get them, “I really think you should see this. You betcha—” she tried to direct the three, but like before she was cut off.
“We did it!” shouted Pinkie Pie. Twilight, Petunia and Torque dashed out of the shop. This left the paladin to sigh in frustration. The three found Pinkie and Fluttershy walking next to Moody and the Hamingtons as they pushed the cart. Pinkie was humming as they stopped the cart, “Everything you need for the Rainbow Festival bake sale!” Pinkie shouted as she opened up the cart to show the goods.
“Courtesy of the Hamingtons,” Fluttershy added as she hovered over the couple.
“And Mr. Moody Root!” Mr. Hamington corrected as he placed a hand on Moody’s shoulder. Moody chuckled with a smile.
As Twilight approached the cart, while there were no real colors, she could still see the goods beyond the color. “Ooh!” she exclaimed. “Everything looks delicious!” she added as looked over the baked products.
Petunia’s attention was drawn more to Moody, “Mr. Moody Root!” she shouted in joy as she went to the old man and greeted him with a hug him, “Why I haven't see ya in the library in ages.” she added after the two ended the hug.
Moody nodded with a smile, “High time I came back.” he said. He then looked beyond Petunia towards the town library, “Hey, you got any of them there cookbooks?” he asked. Just then the Barrel twins flew by and started to perform slightly upon novice level airshow tricks, all the while the two laughed.
Torgue gave a joyful chuckle at the sight, “They're pretty good.” the repairperson commented impressed by the duo.
Rainbow arrived on scene and hover next to her friends and the two locals, “They've been practicing their tails off for the big show.” the elementalist informed the group.
After they watched the twins continue to perform trick after trick, “What big show?” Torque asked confused.
Rainbow smirked, “The Rainbow Festival.” the elementalist replied, “They're the official entertainment.” she declared. Barley’s and Pickle’s wings started to give out and the two crashed into each other. Rainbow swiftly dashed to catch them and bring them to the ground safely. “Uh, landing still needs a little work,” she added with a nervous laugh.
“You're all here!” came Rarity’s voice as she and Kerfuffle with a cart full of accessories. “Wonderful!” the enchantress declared, as everyone noticed the new kerchief around her neck. “You can help us set up our cart. Kerfuffle's official Rainbow Festival accessories,” she said as she pointed to the cart.
“Ta-da!” Kerfuffle shouted as she stepped to the side to show the items.
“Heh,” Rainbow laughed as she looked at items, “whoa-ho-ho! Nice stuff.” the typically non-fashion savvy elementalist declared.
“And I designed color-matched assessories for each of ya!” Kerfuffle shouted as she went to the cart to grab a few specific items for the five other guests. “I know there’s no color,” she said cutting anyone from pointing out that everything was one shade of gray or another, “but I know where and what the colors are supposed to be.” she handed a scarf to Applejack, “An orange scarf for Applejack,” The paladin accepted the scarf and nodded in gratitude. Kerfuffle then grabbed four detached sleeves, “red arming and leggings fer Fluttershy,” the Skyborn artisan then gave the sleeves to the druid. Fluttershy smiled as she put them on. Kerfuffle then pulled out a lei and held it to Pinkie. “The pink flower lei is for, well, you-know-who,” she said. Pinkie stretched out her neck and dipped her head so that Kerfuffle could place the lei on without touching Pinkie’s head. Pinkie giggled as she raised her head.
Rarity placed her right hand on her new kerchief, “And look at my purple kerchief.” she said getting everyone to look at it, “Isn't it divine?” she asked as she turned to Kerfuffle and smiled at her.
Kerfuffle blushed at the praise and then grabbed a set of goggles and handed them to Rainbow Dash. “The blue goggles are fer Rainbow Dash.” she said. The elementalist chuckled as she donned the goggles. Kerfuffle then turned to the Barrel twins, “And I think I have some that might match for you two.” she said and pulled out a couple of goggles to the twins. The twins gave excited and grateful ‘Whoa!’s as the donned the googles.
Kerfuffle then turned to Twilight, “And somethin' very special for Princess Twilight.” she said before she turned back to her mobile stand and pulled out what looked like something that would slide over Twilight’s wings, “Wing bling!” Kerfuffle dubbed them as he handed them to Twilight, “In every shade of the rainbow, don'tcha know?” she finished calling attention to the seven different shades of gray as Twilight slide the ‘wing bling’ onto her wings.
Twilight flapped her wings three times to make sure that they wouldn’t slide off. Once it was clear that it was secure, Twilight gasped in awe and gratitude, “Kerfuffle, this is amazing!” she cheered the gift she was given. Twilight then turned to her friends and the handful of the town’s residents that to a small extent help them. “Everybody, you've done great work,” she said to them, not noticing the absence of a particular paladin. Twilight then sighed as she looked to the ground in guilty, “I just wish I could've done my part.” she said as she raised her head and looked to the rest, “I hate to admit it, but I'm stuck.” she admitted. “I don't know how to make the town's color come back.”
Just then Applejack returned with one of the flowers in Torque’s window box that changed from gray to its true color. “That's what I've been tryin' to tell ya!” the paladin shouted as she more or less shoved the flower into Twilight’s face she lowered it and point to the town et large, “It is comin' back!” the paladin declared. And with those words, parts of the town (most notable Kerfuffle and the Hamington’s stands and the items on them) took on their normal colors.
“Whoa!” Pickel said in awe as his and Barley’s goggles turned red
“What's happening?” Fluttershy asked as the question on everyone’s mind as they witness what happened.
“Something wonderful!” Rarity answered as she could only answer in awe.
Twilight looked at the ground somewhat confused “But how?” she asked. She then started to pace slightly as she mused, “It wasn't the Generator.” she mused in thought. She then started to smile as something dawned on her like the rising sun. “Which means something else must have drained the town's color in the first place!” She declared before she turned towards Hotel Hope. “I have to get back to the library!”
Inside the library, specifically the Rainbow room, Twilight, and Petunia were looking at the three pictures again. Twilight smiled “I thought so!” she announced. She then held out a magnifying glass for Petunia to look at the pictures, “Look.” she requested. Petunia took the glass and looked through the lens as Twilight held placed the second photo under it, “In the second photo, when the Generator goes off, this man is walking away.” she said while she pointed to the man that was turning away. Petunia nodded as she noted what Twilight was calling attention to. Twilight then moved the second photo and placed the third photo there, “But on the third photo, when all the color is gone, he's back where he was.” she stated. Twilight then stepped to the side, “Which means…” she trailed off.
Petunia gasped as she seemed to make the same realization that Twilight made. “We have to tell the mayor!” the librarian declared as the two turned from the photos.
“Tell me what?” asked the voice of Mayor Skies.
The two then saw him enter the room and put on a tall hat, “Sunny!” Petunia shouted as she rushed over towards him, “Have you seen what's happenin' outside?” she asked him wondering if he was aware of the town’s current situation.
Sunny shook his head, “Sorry, Petunia, I haven’t.” he answered, “Been in here fer a while workin' on my speech.” he explained as he tied his bow tie.
Before Petunia could explain, Twilight took the mayor’s hand and flew him to the the main door, Petunia following close behind. Once out the door, they spied the townsfolk interacting. The Hamingtons had set up a table and were selling their goods, mostly pies, “Who wants apricot pies?” Mr. Hamington asked as he held aloft one of the pies, “Best pies in Hope Hollow!” he added, clearly marketing but it seemed to work.
“Pies for sale!” Mrs. Hamington added, “Yummylicious!” she declared as a few townsfolk exchanged their bits for pie. Most notable. the younger couple whose daughter wanted to go to the recently announced faire, “Hello there, Mr. Hamington, Mrs. Hamington.” the woman greeted the couple, “Been a while.” she said noting how long since they interacted.
“How lovely to see you.” Mrs. Hamington greeted the customers in turn with a sincere smile. Just then the colors returned to the Hamingtons. Mrs. Hamington’s hair became mint green, as her gown took on a lighter shade of mint green, as her eyes took on a darker shade. Her necklace turned to gold in color with the gem in the center turned pink. Mr. Hamington’s hair and mustache became light yellow, his neck scarf became pink, as his shirt became light pink and his vest became purple as his pants became a mid-blue in color. All the while their stand took on their normal color as did the pies they baked. Mr. Hamington gasped in shock as Mrs. Hamington gave an “Oh!” in excitement.
Not far from them at the cart that Moody owned with more of the pies, stood Moody and Pinkie. The pink-clad jester started to juggle several of the pies, “What's better than one pie?” she asked the crowd rhetorically, “Lots of pies!” she answered her question, “Official Rainbow Festival goodness right here now!” she added as she successfully placed the pies back on the cart. As that happened the colors returned to the rest of the pies. This caused Moody to gasp before he chuckled.
At the mobile stand for Kerfuffle’s goods, “Over here, darlings!” Rarity announced as she tried to market the wears. “Just look what Kerfuffle has come up with!” she continued to pitch as one of the other town’s residents put on a set of glasses Kerfuffle made. “I never knew you did such great work. I have to visit your shop.” the woman that put on the glasses said as she turned to Kerfuffle. Before Kerfuffle could reply, the man in the trout costume asked, “Hey, ya got anythin' waterproof?” Kerfuffle nodded. Just then the colors of the costume became the colors of an actual rainbow trout as did several others of the town.
From the library/hotel entrance, Sunny gasped at the sight that bit by bit, person by person, article of cloths by…point having been made. Sunny turned to Twilight in awe. Before he asked, “It wasn’t the Generator.” Twilight explained as she levitated to Sunny the three photos. “Take a good look, you’ll see that the last two photos are out of order.” Twilight explained as Sunny examined the two more closely then he had in the past. His eyes widen as he saw that indeed the two photos were out of order. He lifted his head and was about to ask, “I’ve should have recognized this magic, I saw it among the Crystalborn in Krystalopolies, whenever they lost hope their skin dulled. The Rainbow Festival is based on a similar type of magic as the Crystal Faire, it reflects and amplifies the emotions present. Your grandfather didn’t make the generator to make a rainbow but to reflect the emotions of the town. As people became apathetic, the colors began to fade, it was subtle at first, one small shade here, another there, but it wasn’t until just before you started the generator that everything came crashing down.” Twilight explained.
Sunny wanted to smile, but something held him back, “You mean this wasn’t my fault?” the mayor asked.
“No, ya big doofus!” Petunia replied slightly scolding him, “How many times have I tried to tell ya that?” she asked rhetorically as she finished the scolding, “All this time, ya blamed yerself for nuthin'.” she finished as she placed her right hand on Sunny’s shoulder and left on her heart.
Mayor Skies smiled in relief, “If anything all you’ve done to try to keep the community together slowed the process down.” Twilight added, as she spoke more and more of the town’s colors returned. “But right now, if there is going to be a Rainbow Festival, it’s time to give everyone your big speech, Mayor, the town’s waited long enough,” Twilight said as she pointed to the stage. There on the podium was the repaired Rainbow Generator.
Sunny nodded and took the stage while everyone turned to face it. “Thank you, everyone, for coming out today for this year’s Hope Hollow’s Annual Rainbow Festival. To say I’m as proud as a two-tailed peacock to see you all here today to once again celebrate our little town at the end of the rainbow, would be an understatement.” Sunny paused as the town cheered. After the cheers died down, the mayor continued. “And I can't give enough thanks to our guests, Princess Twilight Sparkle,” Sunny gestured to Twilight. The princess chuckled and nodded. “Pinkamena Diane Pie,” he continued. The jester giggled as she waved. “Rarity Crumbles-Flanks” the mayor continued as he gestured the enchantress who waved. “Applejack Apple,” the mayor then pointed to the paladin, who tipped her hat. “Fluttershy,” Sunny began to round the bend as he called attention to the druid. Fluttershy waved and giggled. “and of course our guest of honor for this year’s festival Rainbow Dash,” he finished listing off the six as Rainbow flew by and landed next to her friends.
After the crowd cheered for a couple of seconds, Sunny continued his speech, “My grandpa started this festival to celebrate us, well you, I should say, the people of Hope Hollow. It's you who brought friendship back to our town, and all the bright colors that come with it.” As he spoke more and more of the town, bit by bit, regained their color. “We just have to always remember to reach a hand out to our neighbors, to respect and listen and talk to each other. You never know what just sayin' "hello" to somebody can do.” once again Sunny paused as he lifted his hand and prepared to press the generator’s on-button. “So, without further ado…” he trailed off as he pressed the button. The generator whirred to life and for the first time in a while, it launched a beam into the sky and for the first time in a while, it made its rainbow-ish aurora. Everyone gasped and soon, for the most part, all of the town’s colors returned.
Torque’s hair returned to it’s true red, as her eyes became light blue, her overall became blue, her shirt a lighter shade of blue and her handkerchief on her head became green. This left her with just in awe. Next to her stood Applejack’s who’s new scarf turned orange.
Twilight’s ‘wing-bling’ also changed color, with red closest to the base and blue shifting to violet along the edge. Twilight could only gasp in awe.
Rarity’s handkerchief turned purple, “It's exactly as I imagined it!” Kerfuffle cheered before she too regained her lost colors. Her hair was mostly pink, with a white streak in front. Her eyes purple. She dressed turned a light blue, with the vest turning yellow, with her metallic leg looking an earthy brown. Everyone cheered at the massive restoration of color.
As Sunny stepped down from the stage he was greeted by Petunia. “That was a beautiful speech, Sunny,” she said with a smile.
Sunny gave a nervous laugh, “Well that wasn't the speech I’ve been working on.” he confessed. Petunia looked at him confused at that confession. Sunny rubbed the back of his head for a second before he sighed. “I was plannin’ this for later, but…” he trailed off as he took off his hat and took a knee. He took Petunia’s left hand with his right and took a breath to calm his nerves, “Petunia, you've never given up on me or the town. You always had hope when we had none, and I can't imagine a day without you.” he started. He took another breath, “You're the person who brings color into my life.” he said as he looked right into Petunia’s eyes. “Petunia Petals, will you marry me?” he asked as he pulled out a small box from his pants pocket.
Petunia took her hand back, “Of course, ya silly goose!” she said as she took the ring and slide it on her left ring finger. As they kissed their color returned, Sunny’s suit was a light blue, his top hat and bowtie a greenish-blue with a yellow stripe on the hat. His hair became two shapes of cloud-like white and his eyes amber. Petunia’s eye became bright blue, her hair two shades of purple and her dress a moderate pink. All the while everyone cheered for the newly engaged couple. Looking on with smiles, were Torque, Kerfuffle, Applejack, Rarity, Twilight, Pinkie (who’s lei was now pink) and Fluttershy (who’s sleeves were now red).
Up in the sky, Rainbow (who’s goggles were now blue) hovered with the Barrel Twins, with Pickle on her left and Barley on her right. “Attention, everyone!” she shouted, getting everyone’s attention. “Introducing Hope Hollow's very own Junior Wonderbolts; Barley and Pickle Barrel!” she said as she called attention to the twins. Everyone cheered.
“Did you hear what she called us?!” The two asked each other in disbelief, like a child finding the one gift they always wanted but figured they would never get. “Junior Wonderbolts!” they answered before they laughed as their colors returned. Their hair was mint green with a streak of a darker shade and their eyes were blue. Pickle’s hoodie was red, much like his goggles and his pants were yellow. Barley’s hat and the sleeves of her t-shirt were also red, with the main part being white. She too wore yellow pants.
Rainbow and the two flew up into the air, above the clouds. Rainbow squinted in determination as she was focused on what they were about to do. “Okay, guys,” she said and then turned her focus to the flight plan. “Showtime!” The twins chuckled as they followed her while the elementalist went higher into the sky. After she achieved her desired altitude she started her full speed decent and performed her signature Sonic Rainboom with the twins following her. As the trio completed their decent and the flyby of and through the town, the three waved in flight with the twins at the crest of their wave while Rainbow was in the trough of hers. This continued until the trio landed gracefully right in front of the stage. The crowd cheered the three for the show. Rainbow smirked, “Now this is something I'm proud to be a guest of honor for!” The elementalist declared before she gasped a kaleidoscope of butterflies started to float into town.
Fluttershy smiled at the sight, “And it looks like there's a butterfly garden after all.” the druid declared
“Only one more thing could make this Rainbow Festival better,” Pinkie announced as she pulled her five friends into a partial group hug. Before anyone could answer, “A trout DJ! Hit Trout!” she shouted as she pointed to the man in the trout costume. He then started to play his harmonica. Everyone cheered and applauded. “Now that's a party!” Pinkie declared as she laughed as did her friends.
The next day, the six were floating home in their balloon. “That was fun, we should go back next year!” Pinkie declared.
“And I think I’ll take my parents and Sweetie.” Rarity said as she was looking at a brochure that was about the town’s small exhibit to their favorite rugby playing son. “I think they would love to show us their past.”
“I’m sure Scootaloo and Apple Bloom would also love to go too.” Applejack pointed out. Rainbow nodded. “And maybe Flash and any other special somebodies we might have then.” Every silently nodded as well.
After a second Twilight spoke, “You know back home, there’s” she took a breath, A hundred bottles of pop on the wall
A hundred bottles of pop,” she started to sing.
The rest then joined in, “Take one down, pass it around
Ninety-nine bottles of pop on the wall
Ninety-nine bottles of pop on the wall
Ninety-nine bottles of pop…” the six sang as the balloon floated home.