//------------------------------// // Epilogue // Story: A Dragon's Soft Spot // by Mister E-Nonymous //------------------------------// Epilogue A couple days have passed since Ragnarok's death. And within those couple days, Twilight Sparkle, along with Princess Cadance and Discord, had all successfully transported the land of Equestria back to their original dimension. Twilight and her friends, along with the Young 6 and Garble were saying their goodbyes to Aaron, who was in dragon form. "It really was good to see you guys again," Aaron said. "Yeah, dude," Gallus said before fist bumping Aaron. "It really was." "So, I guess when summer's over, it's back to the School of Friendship, huh?" Aaron asked. "Yeah, I guess so," Ocellus said. "I don't think so," Twilight said, slightly stern. "What?!" the Young 6 asked in shock. "After what you've all done in the past, including helping out Aaron both here and back in Equestria," Twilight said before smirking with pride. "you all have graduated from the School of Friendship." Then Spike came in with diplomas for the Young 6. There was even a seventh one. "And Aaron, since you helped save both our worlds, and made some great friends, we'd figured you deserve one, too." Spike then handed the seven diplomas to the seven students. And just then, some graduation hats and robes appeared on them. The group looked towards Discord and shrugged his shoulders. Aaron smirked and said, "You know what a graduate does after they've all received their diplomas, right?" Aaron asked. "Oh, yeah," Sandbar said. Then all seven of them tossed their graduation hats up into the air. Then the graduation hats and robes vanished from their bodies. "Now that that's settled, I believe it's time for us to go back home," Twilight said. Then Twilight opened up a portal back to Equestria. Twilight's friends walked in. The Young 6 started walking towards the portal, except for Smolder. She didn't want to say goodbye to Aaron. "Sis?" Garble asked. "You coming?" Smolder looked back at Garble and said, "I... I actually want to stay in this world." "What?!" Garble asked. "Please don't kid with me, sis! I just got you back!" "I know, Gar-Gar," Smolder said. "But..." She then looked over at Aaron with a smile. Aaron returned the smile. "Oh, I get it," Garble said, getting the hint. "I guess you've made your decision." He then chuckled. "And to think, I thought you'd end up alone in your future. Guess I was wrong. But are you sure he's the one for you? He's human after all." "I'm sure of it," Smolder said. "Besides..." She then transformed back into her human form. "With this new trick of mine, I can easily blend in with the people. Almost like Sunset Shimmer." "Well, yeah that's true," Twilight said. "And you don't have to worry about waiting for another portal to open up. I can just send you a magic mirror that will bring you to Equestria. But we're still gonna have to decide where to put our end of the portal." "Is the portal like that mirror?" Aaron asked. "Yeah, on both sides," Twilight said. "Put it in the Treehouse of Harmony," Aaron said. "We'll decide where to put our end." "Sounds good," Twilight said. Then the Young 6 decided to give Smolder one last hug. "Don't forget to come and visit us," Silverstream said. "Oh, I won't," Smolder said. "Like I'd ever forget you guys." Gallus then sighed. Aaron then walked up to Twilight and said, "Why don't you bring Gallus with you to Canterlot. Have him sign up for Royal Guard training." Twilight thought about it and asked, "Are you sure?" "In the series finale, he ends up as Captain of the Canterlot Royal Guard," Aaron said. "And that was just the opening of the series finale." "Alright," Twilight said. She then called out, "Hey, Gallus." That got Gallus's attention. "How would you like to be enrolled as a trainee of the Canterlot Royal Guard?" Gallus then thought about it and said, "Well, I don't really have anywhere to go in Griffonstone. I guess I'll give it a shot." Aaron then looked at the rest of the group and said, "So, what are you four gonna do? Head back to your homes?" "Are you kidding?" Ocellus asked. "I'm actually thinking about staying in Ponyville. Help future students learn the values of Friendship." "Me, too," Silverstream said. "The School of Friendship is gonna need more to help teach." "Yona would like to help out Rarity at her boutique," Yona said. "Was really fun!" "I'd like to stick around as well," Sandbar said. "Maybe teach at the School of Friendship as well." "Well, looks like you've all know what you're gonna do," Twilight said. She then walked over towards Smolder and said, "And I am impressed that you'd want to stay in this world. You're a brave dragon for doing this." "Yeah," Smolder said, rubbing the back of her head. "Although, I may have to hide my dragon form in this world. There are a lot of people who aren't fans of us Equestrians." "Yeah, I guess that's true," Twilight said. "So, I heard you two are gonna be modeling some of Marissa's new clothing line. Is that true?" "Yeah," Aaron said. "It was postponed due to Ragnarok the Reaper and the Army. Now it's today, and we have to be there by 10:00 to get ready. What time is it?" "It is..." Smolder said, pulling out her phone. "9:50. Oh, shoot!" "I'm on it," Twilight said, teleporting the two to the hotel room. Twilight then looked towards Garble and said, "She'll be fine, Garble. I promise." "I hope so," Garble said. He then looked towards where his sister and Aaron stood. "Aaron, you'd better take good care of my sister." Then they all headed through the portal to Equestria, and it closed after they all walked in. A few days have passed and Aaron, Smolder, and Marissa arrived at the hotel room they were living in. But when Aaron and Smolder were about to walk into the room, Smolder noticed something on the table. "What's that?" Smolder asked. They all looked at the table, seeing a package there. It was sent to Samantha Drake, which was Smolder's cover name. Smolder changed back into a dragon and opened up the package. Inside were a bunch of textbooks. "Textbooks? For me? Really?" Smolder then saw a letter. She then opened it up and read it. "Dear Smolder, Aaron told me that you've decided to stay here on Earth. And I admire you for that. Otherwise, we wouldn't have a way to help stop the pandemic. We've also checked the blood samples of the other creatures of Equestria to see if they have what you and Aaron have. But sadly, they did not. But at least you and Aaron will be helping a greater cause. And as for the textbooks, you're gonna have to study to be an official student at Aaron's new school alongside him. Hope to see you again. President Joe Biden." "Meh, might as well," Smolder said. "After all, I'm half human now. But before I study, I'm gonna unpack." She then headed into the room she and Aaron shared. She then saw something on Aaron's bed. It was a note saying: Look in the closet. And there was an arrow pointing towards it. Smolder then opened the closet and saw a mirror right by the wall, and a small bookshelf connected to it. Smolder then pulled the book from her backpack and opened it up. "Oh, good," Twilight said. "I see that you've noticed something I left in your closet." "A mirror portal to Equestria?" Smolder asked. "That's right," Twilight said. "Now that Ragnarok's gone, you can come visit Equestria whenever you want, and your friends can visit whenever they want." "As long as they give me a heads up on when they want to come visit," Smolder said. "That is what I told them," Twilight said. "So, anything happening back there?" "Meh, nothing too much," Smolder said. "Although the president sent me some school books to study so I can attend human school with Aaron. Since I am gonna have to attend school here." "Well, I hope you'll adjust there," Twilight said. "I'll tell the others you said hello." Smolder smiled and then closed the book. She then put the book onto the shelf next to the mirror and the portal started reacting. She then closed the closet and started unpacking. This would be her life now. A human/dragon hybrid on Earth, living a new life. And eventually, going back to Equestria to visit her friends, or them visiting her and Aaron. This will be a very complicated life for both Aaron and Smolder from now on.