Rainbow and Spectra trotted through the front door laughing at a joke Spectra had told.
"You two seem better now." The purple alicorn greeted with a smile from her couch. She had a book within her magical aura.
"Yeah. We worked everything out." Spectra replied. She looked to Rainbow, "But Dash has something to tell you." She gave Dash a nudge.
"Um..." Rainbow Dash began, "Well..."
Rainbow explained to Twilight everything she had told Spectra. From the brainwashing, to the ponycides she was forced to commit, even about Scootaloo.
"Oh my..." Twilight said in a gasp, "So both of you had to deal with this?"
The two pegasi just returned a nod.
"Oh. This is horrible... This can't happen again. To nopony." Twilight stated as she grabbed a scroll and began writing.
"What are you writing Twi?" Rainbow asked.
"A note to Princess Celestia. She needs to know about this."
"She already knows..." Spectra broke in.
"Wait... What?"
"She ordered the pegasi to start the Rainbow Operations." Spectra sighed, "You read that in the book of yours, didn't you?"
"I... I haven't finished it... But really? Celestia ordered for that all to happen?"
Spectra nodded softly.
"Well then... I've got to stop it! I've got to tell Celestia that she cannot do this."
"It's over." Rainbow cut in.
"Huh?" Twilight was very confused.
Rainbow Dash continued, "The Rainbow Factory was discontinued, due to the horrid actions..."
"Oh... Then that's good. Isn't it?" Twilight asked.
Spectra perked up, "Of course it is! Nopony should EVER go through what me and Rainbow went through!"
"Okay... Well... Now that that's all settled." Twilight replied calmly, "How about we head off to Sugarcube Corner? We can invite the girls."
"Sounds good to me!" Rainbow Dash exclaimed.
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When the three mares arrived at Sugarcube Corner, they were immediately greeted my their hyper pink friend, "Hi! How's it going?" She gasped, "Did you guys go to Manehatten?! Did you find Rainbow's aunt? Are you guys related like I thought?! Oh my gosh! Are you?! It would be GREAT if you are!"
Spectra chuckled as Pinkie rambled, "Yes Pinkie. Turns out Rainbow's Aunt Sapphire, is my mother. And Rainbow Dash is my cousin." She smiled at Dash, who was now anxiously waiting for Applejack to arrive.
Pinkie gasped again, "You know what this calls for?!"
"Oh no... Pinkie. Please-"
"FAMILY REUNION PARTY!!!"
With that the bouncy pony flew to the back room and came running back out with some sort of cotton candy colored cannon.
"Come on everypony! Let's give Dashie and Spectra a super duper party!" She pulled a string and the cannon fired out confetti all over Spectra.
Spectra chuckled as she swept the confetti off of her. Her chuckles became full laughter.
The front door to Sugarcube Corner opened and Applejack, followed by Rarity and Fluttershy, trotted in.
"Howdy everypony!" Applejack greeted.
Rarity joined in, "You guys didn't start the party without us, did you?" She asked with a wink.
"Not at all!" Pinkie exclaimed, "We're just starting!" Pinkie Pie trotted to a nearby radio and flicked it on. Party music began playing.
Rainbow Dash joined Applejack and they began to chat. Fluttershy and Rarity were talking about some outfit for Fluttershy's bunny, Angel. And Twilight was laughing with Pinkie, over a joke Pinkie had told.
Spectra was in the the middle of the room. If the others weren't distracted, she was sure all of them would've seen the biggest goofy smile on her face.
Spectra was the happiest mare in the world right at that moment. She had six great friends, was reunited with her family, and best of all, she didn't have to suffer from her horrid memories alone.
As she was in mid-thought, Spectra felt gnawing on her hoof. She looked down to find Pinkie's pet alligator, Gummy.
"Hey there, Gummy was it?"
Gummy gave a blank look to her.
Spectra picked Gummy up and put him on her back. She trotted over to Rainbow, who was playing a game with Applejack.
"Whatcha doing?" Spectra asked the blindfolded pegasus.
Rainbow Dash lifted the blindfold over her eyes, "AJ bet me that I can't pin the tail on the pony first try. I'm gonna prove her wrong!" She gave a mischievous smile to Applejack.
"Ya'll pin that tail right here an' Ah'll pay off yer bet. If ya don't. Well, let's jus' say, ya'll owe me." Applejack replied with a wink.
"Whatever AJ." Rainbow said, replacing the blindfold.
Spectra chuckled and left the two lovebirds alone. She trotted to Rarity and Fluttershy, who were discussing designs.
"And what may you girls be doing?" Spectra greeted.
"Oh... Rarity is just showing me some designs for a outfit I requested for Angel Bunny..." Fluttershy replied in her soft voice.
"This one is just perfect for his coat Fluttershy." Rarity stated, pointing to a outfit design in her book.
"Oh, I think he'll love that one Rarity." Flutteshy replied.
Spectra smiled and moved on to Twilight and Pinkie Pie.
"How are you doing Spectra? Enjoying your party?" Twilight greeted.
"I'm good. The party is great. Thanks a bunch Pinkie."
Pinkie laughed, "No need to thank me! It's what I do silly billy!" She dunked her muzzle into her punch.
Spectra giggled a the hyper mare's actions.
She was right. This was her happiest moment she had ever been, ever. Being right there, right at that moment. She finally felt like herself. She didn't feel scared, or out-of-place. This was the first time in years, Spectra finally felt like she was... Home. She was accepted. And the content, green pegasus couldn't ask for any more...
A tear of happiness fell from her eye.
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Later that night, everypony was still partying. Spectra, however, went upstairs to the balcony of the bakery. Nothing was wrong. She just wanted to relax.
Spectra stared into Luna's abyss. Stars twinkling here, and there. Absolutely beautiful.
"Well. I guess I did it." Spectra began to speak to herself, "No longer will I put up with my own fears of my past."
Spectra knew she was talking to herself. Or so she thought...
"And that's wonderful. I am proud of you Spectra Hue."
Spectra got up in a jolt and looked to the voice. It was a dark blue-ish purple alicorn. She had a moon as her cutie mark.
"P- Princess Luna?" Spectra questioned, confused at the princess's appearance.
"Surprised to see me?" Luna joked.
"A little bit..." Spectra said, trying to return the sarcasm, "Why are you here?"
"I've come to congratulate you Miss Hue. You've endured what may have been your biggest challenge in life so far."
"I have...?"
"Indeed. And you have made it out. Just as you have every time before. You are very special Spectra. Make sure you remember that."
"Thanks you princess." Spectra replied, bowing to the princess of the night.
"You are very welcome. Now, I shall let you get back to your party. Be proud for your newfound friendship with these ponies."
"I will princess. Thank you. Goodnight." Spectra said farewell.
Princess Luna opened her wings gracefully and flew off into her nighttime. Spectra just smiled and laid back on the balcony floor.
A few minutes later, she heard another familiar voice behind her, "How's it going?"
It was Rainbow Dash, "Oh. Hi. Why'd you leave the party?" Spectra replied.
"I should ask you the same thing." Rainbow said jokingly.
Spectra chuckled, "Well, I'm just resting out here. I guess I tend to stargaze when I need to think."
"Whatcha thinking about?"
"Eh... Just me, you, and the girls inside."
"Wanna share?"
"Well... There's not much to share." Spectra began, "I'm just really happy. That's all."
"Ah. Okay." Rainbow trotted over and laid down next to Spectra.
The two pegasi just laid silent most of the night. Several instances, Dash would point out a constellation here or Spectra would point out a shooting star there. They were happy and content.
They were quite surprised when Pinkie came outside, "Hey girls! What are you ponies doing out here? Come inside! We aren't finished with your party yet!"
Spectra gave a look to Pinkie, and then to Rainbow, "Sure. Let's go Dash. It is our party in there."
Rainbow chuckled as Spectra helped her up. Spectra, Rainbow Dash and Pinkie went inside with the others for a long night of partying.
The End...
Or is it...?