//------------------------------// // Epilogue: Cutie Mark Crusaders Hero Party // Story: The Crusaders Save the Day // by Brerdaniel //------------------------------// The next morning with everyone at home the Cutie Mark Crusaders made their way to the School of Friendship for a special surprise from Twilight. They stopped and look at the building and they hesitated at first but thought of something. "Do you really think we should go in?" Scootaloo asked. "Well, Twilight did say she had something special for us in there." Apple Bloom answered. "So I guess we had too," "But what kind of special surprise would that be?" Sweetie Belle asked. "Wouldn't the other students--" Apple Bloom silenced her with her hoof and answered. "Look girls, I know we quit. But we can't turn our backs now. So let's just go inside in find out what Twilight has for us." Sweetie Belle nodded as Apple Bloom knock on the door and it just opened as they came in they notice that's it's pitch black in the school. "Hey, what happened to the lights?" Scootaloo asked in confusion. "It's pitch black in here." Sweetie Belle said. "Hello!" Apple Bloom called out. "Anypony here?" Then suddenly the doors closed scared the willies out of the fillies then the lights turn on and The Mane Six, Spike, Starlight, and all the students pop out of their hiding places as Pinkie Pie shoot all confetti out of her cannons and the entire school is full of decorations and every creature shouted to them. "SUPRISE!!!" "Huh?!" The Crusaders gasped they were completely surprised. "Wha-wha-what is all of this?" Apple Bloom asked almost feeling speechless. "It's a hero party!" Rainbow Dash said to them. "Just for you three." "For us?" they asked in unison. "Well duh!" Pinkie Pie answered. "Didn't you see the banner?" They did look at the banner that Pinkie Pie made for them and it's says "The Cutie Mark Crusaders Hero Party!" Their went eyes went and jaws dropped feeling surprised and speechless again. "Wow, this is...." Apple Bloom said. "But, we just save you from the Diamond Dogs?" Scootaloo said. "So, why?" Sweetie Belle asked. Twilight walks up to them and said. "Because...ever since the Cozy Glow incident you three have been feeling left out and betrayed by her and never even got a chance to save the school and the magic of Equestria from her." Starlight also came up and added. "I know having a friend you once made and knew would turn on you is not an easy thing to get over but you three were the best tutors in this place and we would never blame you for that." "And you know why you know so much about friendship?" Twilight said. "Ever since you three met each other and formed the Cutie Mark Crusaders in the past you have learn so much when you try to earn your Cutie Marks like the times when Zecora came to Ponyville. helping Diamond Tiara earn her friendship back with Silver Spoon, and Troubleshoes discover his true talent. And your first friendship mission on Mount Aris." "Don't forget Big Mac winning his heart with Sugar Belle." Applejack added. "But don't tell him I said that to you. Anyway since you three earn your rare talent you've been helping other foals to find their other talents around Ponyville." "And when Gabby came to visit when you made her an honorary Cutie Mark Crusader." Gallus said. "You three have done some amazing and wonderful things. And that was very ignorant and very foolish of us to forget all of that! And we've been unfair to you three now, and before." said Twilight as she walks up to them. "And I too wanted to apologize for banning you from my school without hearing you out and not giving you a place here in the first place. I was wrong." "It's alright Twilight." Apple Bloom said. "That one is in the past." "I know." said Twilight. "But I couldn't stop getting over it so the girls and I had a little talk with Miss Cheerliee this morning about what's been going on." "And explain to her that how much Twilight's school means so much to you three and she gladly accept your time here." Fluttershy said. "You three can still be tutors in my school and set up a class room for you three." said Twilight. "You belong in the School of Friendship." After hearing these kind words from Twilight and Fluttershy and the others. Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo smiled and look at each other and nodded in agreement. "Thanks everypony. This is most unexpected for the three of us." Sweetie Belle said. "We spend a few days feeling guilty and we didn't we realize how much you all meant to us what it was like missing out on the good stuff here in this school." Scootaloo said. "And you all gave us hope so we decided that the Cutie Mark Crusaders are here to stay in the School of Friendship." Apple Bloom said. Everycreature cheered of their announcement as did the Mane Six and their friends Twilight escort them to the platform and gave them her speech. "CMCs! CMCs! CMCs! CMCs! CMCs! CMCs!" Everycreature cheered. "As you all know, these three ponies have a rare ability to help ponies to discover their true talent in Ponyville and all over Equestria. But today they prove to me and my friends that they can handle everything on their own. By protecting it from the forces of evil whenever we go on adventures or ask them to watch over things when we're gone and let them come with us when we needed. So as the Princess of Friendship and for their bravery and saving us from the Diamond Dogs. it is my honor to present the Cutie Mark Crusaders the heroes of courage for saving us." "You three deserve them a lot more than anyone else." Rainbow Dash said. "And we couldn't be more prouder of you three than we are today." Rarity said. Twilight finished her and every creature applaud as Spike presented them the heroes of courage medals and puts them around their necks as Applejack, Rainbow Dash and Rarity walk up to them. "You three deserve them a lot more than anyone else." Rainbow Dash said. "And we couldn't be more prouder of you three than we are today." Rarity said. "We sure are young'ns. And thank you for all you three have done in Equestria and Ponyville." Applejack said. the Cutie Mark Crusaders began to have tears of happiness all that guilt and betrayal ran away from them Twilight and her friends and the Students form a group hug. "Alright every creature, let's PARTY!!!!" Pinkie Pie shouted. Pinkie Pie invited DJ Pon-3 to the school to play a special song for the Cutie Mark Crusaders on their hero party. Everyone danced as the party goes on The Student Six approaches to the Cutie Mark Crusaders. "Hey girls!" Sandbar called out. "Hey guys!" said the Cutie Mark Crusaders. "How are you three been?" Ocellus asked. "We're doing great thanks!" said Scootaloo with excitment. "And listen about what happen with Cozy Glow..." Sandbar was about to say something but Apple Bloom stop him and said. "Don't worry we just didn't realize she was evil and I admit we were hurt when she turn on us and locked us in the closet that nopony bother to help us to get out." "But that doesn't mean we should be mad at everyone in the school for it. After hearing you all said to the Diamond Dogs about us. We wanted to thank you for give us some courage and confidence that we need." Sweetie Belle said. "Oh great and I'm glad you all are feeling much better." Silverstream said with relief. "Yona too!" Yona said. "Yeah, I just wish we could've check on you sooner." Smolder said. "It's okay." Scootaloo said. "Besides you six are still our new friends since our sisters did told us a lot about you. And if you guys needed our help with your homework and other things. We'll be glad to help out since we're still tutors." "Scootaloo's right." Apple Bloom said. "All you have to do is ask." "We'll keep that in mind." Gallus said. "I'm happy to hear that." Twilight said as she approaches them. "And Cutie Mark Crusaders when the time has come we'll set up a classroom for you three so you can teach in there in the future." "Thank you Princess Twilight." the girls said to them. As the Cutie Mark Crusaders leave to celebrate with the Student Six. Starlight walks up to Twilight and asked. "Well I'm glad things worked out for those three. Who knows maybe they can be the next Elements of Harmony to defend Equestria while you and your friends are gone." "Oh I don't know about that Starlight." said Twilight. "But after what happen at the school and us with the Diamond Dogs perhaps they can be defenders of Equestria but who knows maybe someday it will happened." Twilight and Starlight laughed as they celebrate the rest of the party with everyone else. THE END.