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// Episode 2: Coming Home 
// Story: Sparkling Harmony EQG: Agents of SMILE: Yule Tide Assistance 
// by Captain_Cosmos 
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North Pole
December 22rd, 2023
0630hrs

“Sir! We got two bogeys incoming. They’re right on top of us.”

“Take us to condition one. Prepare for Silent running!”

“Yes sir.”

No sooner had that exchange happened than when an explosion and an earthquake-like shake rocked the location the exchange had taken place, and all power went out. “…What happened?”

Silence, until another person spoke up. “Sir…the generator’s gone!”

“What?! How?!”

“Sir, backups are coming online. We have security feed up…sir, you’re gonna want to see this.”

The lead person watched the screen, and their expression changed to one of horror. “We’re going to need help.”





45 Main Street avenue
Heart of Canterlot City
December 22nd, 2022
0700hrs

Morning time In Canterlot City, while most were still getting ready for work and the like, Sparkler, Twilight, Sunset, and Daydream walked out of the apartment building home. Autumn had joined them. “So, going home eh?” Autumn asked.

“Yep. For a few days. Then we’re coming back to spend Christmas with Twilight’s family.” Sparkler responded.

“I’m so excited!” Twilight chimed in. “Getting to see where you grew up is going to be fun.”

“Oh I’ll bet. Meanwhile I’ll be spending Christmas with AJ.” Autumn said.

“Yeah. Have fun.” Sparkler said.

“Have a very merry Christmas.” Autumn said, waving goodbye before going back inside.

Sparkler smiled as she turned to her lovers, and Daydream. “Alright. All aboard the Sparkmobile.” She said.

The four girls, and one dragon, all climbed into the Sparkmobile. Flappy spoke up. “All luggage is secured and the flight systems are primed and ready Sparkler.” He announced.

“Thanks Flappy. How about you put on some Road-trip Christmas music.” She said.

“Yes, Sparkler.” Flappy responded as music started playing.

“Alright. Anyone get airsick easily?” Sparkler asked.

Twilight’s eyes widened as it dawned on her HOW they were getting to KiliHima Town. “Wait, we're FLYING there?” She asked.

“Yep.” Sparkler responded as she engaged the car’s cloak. “Is that a problem?”

Twilight took all of two seconds to respond excitedly. “Let’s fly!” She exclaimed excitedly.

Sunset and Daydream chuckled. “You’re excited aren’t you.” Sunset said.

“I’m about to take my first flight in a FLYING CAR. Of course I’m excited!” Twilight responded

“In that case, seatbelts everyone.” Sparkler responded as she flipped the switch for the Sparkmobile’s flight mode.

The Sparkmobile’s wheels turned into thrusters as exhaust pipes popped out of the rear. It ascended from the ground and took off through the sky.

As they soared through the city, flappy picked up a strange disturbance. “Hm. Odd.” He commented.

“What is it Flappy?” Sparkler asked.

“Sparkmobile sensors are detecting a strange anomaly over the Celestial Sea.” Flappy responded.

“Wait, this car can detect things all the way out there?” Sunset asked.

“Yeah.” Sparkler responded. “If we picked it up I’m sure SMILE did too. So we’ll let them handle it.” She told Flappy.

“Yes, Sparkler.” Flappy responded.

“What do you think the anomaly is?” Daydream asked.

“Don’t know. But I won’t care until after the holidays. This week, and next. Secret Agent Medley is not available.” Sparkler said. “She is spending the holidays with her friends and family.”

“Aww.” Twilight responded as she pecked Sparkler on the cheek. “You’re sweet.”

“I try to be.” Sparkler responded. “Now hang on.” She said as she threw the Sparkmobile into maximum thrust. The car jerked forward and they rocketed out of the city.





KiliHima Town
Saddle Arabia
December 22nd, 2022
1200hrs

The bell rang at KiliHima High, signaling the beginning of lunch period. In the cafeteria, a particular group of friends sat down at their usual table. “So you two are finally a thing?” Asked one of the friends.

“Yes Mark.” Another friend responded. “As of last week, Nova and I are a thing.” They said.

The girl sitting next to them nodded. “That’s right. Brad and I finally are together. Just in time for Christmas.” Nova said.

“That’s cute.” Mark said.

“Now we can do double dates together.” The girl sitting next to Mark said.

“Up top!” Brad said.

The four friends high-fived each other. At that moment, Brad’s phone rang. He checked the caller, and smiled widely at the name. “Head’s up gang, Sparkker’s calling.” He said.

“She said she was going to call when she entered town limits.” Nova said as Brad placed the phone on the table, accepted the call, and put it on speaker. “Yo Sparkler.” Brad said.

“Howdy Brad. Are Mark and Amber on too?” Sparkler asked.

“We’re here Sparks.” The girl named Amber responded. “Please tell us you’re back in town.” She said.

“Just crossed into town limits.” Sparkler responded.

“Sweet!” Amber responded. “God, I wish we didn’t have school. We coulda met up for lunch.”

“We can easily do something after you guys get out of school. Is ElectroScratch still open?” Sparkler asked.

“Tonight just so happens to be karaoke night.” Brad said…as an idea came to him, and his friends. “Anyone thinking what I’m thinking?”

“We grace Karaoke night with a reunion performance of the KiliHima Glee Group.” Mark responded.

They heard Sparkler chuckling. “Seems my passengers like that idea. Let’s go for it.”

“Sweet. Our signature song?” Brad asked.

“Sign me up big time.” Sparkler said.

“Our first performance as a Quintet. This is going to be fun.” Brad commented.

“Quintet?” Sparkler asked.

Mark and his friend glanced at each other, confused, before it dawned on them that they forgot to tell Sparkler about Nova. “Right, we never told you.” Amber said.

“Bradford has a girlfriend now.” Mark said.

“Shut up. Really?”

“Yeah. And she has since joined our friend group.” Brad responded.

“So I’ve been replaced?” Sparkler joked.

“Of course not!” Mark said as they all laughed. “No one could ever replace you, Sparks.”

“For one thing I’m pretty sure she can’t crystalize whenever she feels in sync with the beat.” Amber said.

“Yeah. Speaking of, I got something really cool to show you guys. Wanna come over after school before we head into town?”

“Sure.” Brad, Mark, Amber, and Nova said.

“Great. See you then.”

“See ya later Sparks.” With that, the connection was cut.

Meanwhile, Sparkler smiled as she pulled into the driveway of her parents’ house. “And here we are.” She said.

Clear Cut roared and started scratching at the window, clearly wanting to get out. Sparkler chuckled as she shut off Sparkmobile and opened the door, as did her passengers. Clear Cut Immediately flew out of the car and into the sky, stretching his wings after a long flight stuck in the car.

Daydream chuckled as she got out of the Sparkmobile. “He sure was itching to get out of there.” She commented.

“Being stuck in a car for 5 hours will do that to you.” Sparkler responded as they heard familiar voices. 

“There they are!” Sparkler glanced around until she saw her parents come out from the house.

“Mom. Dad.” Sparkler said happily as they reached her and pulled her into a hug.

“Welcome home Sparks.” Aurora said. “We missed you around here.”

“Good to be home for a few days.” Sparkler responded.

Thundercracker nodded and turned his attention to the others that came with Sparkler. “Twilight, Sunset, Daydream. Good to see you three again.” He said.

“Good to see you too Mr. Medley.” Sunset responded.

“Thank you for letting us crash your Christmas celebration.” Daydream said.

“The more the merrier.” Aurora responded as she hugged each of them. “You are always welcome here.”

They all heard a roar, and Aurora and Thundercracker saw Clear-Cut descend to hover before them. Aurora smiled and reached out to pet Clear-Cut. “Clear-Cut. Nice to see you again.” She said.

While Clear-Cut accepted having his head pet by both Aurora and Thundercracker, Sparkler smiled fondly. Her parents were quite shocked with all that their daughter did in the 4 months she had been in Canterlot, but they immediately supported her relationship with both sunset and Twilight, and after they calmed down over the fact that there was a “BLEEPING DRAGON” living with her, they were happy that Sparkler not only had an apparent protector, but also had discovered more of herself. “Whoever left you with that pendant must have known about Clear-Cut.” Aurora had said.

As for Sunset’s sister Daydream, they had said, with agreement from everyone, that a human with wings and pony ears as a default form wasn’t the strangest thing they had seen. Because they had a daughter who could Crystalize. Overall, Sparkler was glad that—

“Warning. Anomaly detected 10 kliks north of KiliHima Town.” Flappy interrupted her train of thought with that warning.

“Ugh. Flappy, from now on any “warnings” are to be ignored. I told you. I’m on leave.” She said.

“Sparkler?” Twilight asked, confused.

“Flappy detected another anomaly in the region. It’s probably nothing.” Sparkler responded.

“If you’re sure.” Twilight said.

Sparkler nodded as Aurora ushered all of them inside. Completely unaware that a major disaster was pending.





North Pole
December 22rd, 2023
1930hrs

“Sir, we managed to track them down. But we’ve yet to track down where the demons took the generator.”

“Good. Give her a call. Tell her that the world needs her now more than ever.”

“And the generator sir?”

“Keep looking. I’m sure she’d appreciate it if we had a location ready.”

“Yes sir.”

To be continued…