Twilight and the girls stared in horror at Sunset Shimmer’s new satanic form. After a few seconds of examining herself, the fiery haired demon blasted Snips and Snails with beams of energy, transforming them into demons as well.
“This is gonna be SO cool!” one of them exclaimed as they made the girls back away in fear.
Twilight’s shock was soon replaced with anger and hatred until she heard the screams of the students. She turned to find them all running back inside the school before shutting the glass door.
Sunset Shimmer grinned hellishly as she noticed the panicked adolescents rushing inside. “I’ve had to jump through so many hoops tonight just to get my hands on this crown and it really should’ve been mine all along!” she growled before smiling. “But let’s let bygones be bygones. I am your princess now! And you WILL be loyal!” she declared as her hand began to glow. She was about to use her demonic powers to rip the wall apart until a familiar voice stopped her dead in her tracks.
“Hold it right there, Hothead Shimmer!!” Suddenly, a blue ball rocketed from the air vents on the roof before blasting right at Sunset Shimmer. The demonic girl quickly flew out of the way as the ball struck the ground. As the dust and dirt cleared, there stood a confident Sonic the Hedgehog.
Sunset Shimmer stared in shock, mouth agape. “WHAT?! But...how did you get past...How are you…?!” she stammered upon landing.
Twilight and Spike beamed. “Sonic!!” they said in unison as the rest of the girls just stared in shock.
Sonic grinned. “Let’s just say I’m full of surprises. Now i’ll give you two choices. Either you hand over the crown nice and easy OR face the consequences and prepare for an embarrassing beat down in front of the whole school! Personally, I recommend the second choice but you're the one with the crown.” he said.
Sunset Shimmer growled. “Do you really think I’m simply going to let you take my crown? I had to go through so much just to get it on my head. The crown is rightfully mine and I will use it’s powers to destroy both Twilight and YOU!” she exclaimed.
Sonic sighed. “Destroy me?? You and what detention slip? I’ve faced foes a million times worse than you! But since we don’t have much time here, let’s just get this over with! Let’s dance!” Sonic exclaimed before spin-dashing into the final battle.
(VS Sunset Shimmer)
Sunset Shimmer laughed before taking flight. “Do you have any idea how much power this crown contains? You’ll be lucky to make it out of this world in one piece!” she exclaimed before summoning scorching hot spheres of energy and shooting them at the blue hedgehog.
Sonic easily outran the rain of shots fired at him before running along the surface of a nearby wall. As he began to lose his gripping on the 90⁰ angled surface, he quickly jumped off and performed a mid-air somersault spinning so fast, his speed created sharp blade-like shot of air and energy which struck Sunset Shimmer and sent her to the ground. “You’re too slow!” Sonic taunted.
Sunset Shimmer glared before charging up energy again, this time in the form of a massive fireball! Sonic had managed to escape a direct hit but the shockwave forced him to trip. Sunset Shimmer saw an opening and quickly charged up once again before bombarding Sonic with a rain of embers!
Sonic was sent flying before hitting the ground with a thud. “Ow...Normally i’d be able to walk that off!” he said.
Sunset Shimmer chuckled. “Welcome to the real world! Now prepare to fry, hedgehog!” she exclaimed before charging up another fireball.
“Uh oh!” Sonic quickly charged up a spin-dash before launching himself at Sunset Shimmer, resulting in a direct hit but the blue blur wasn’t done yet as unleashed a rapid chain of homing attacks before finally landing.
Sunset Shimmer growled. “That’s it! I’m through with you, Sonic! Prepare for the end!!” she yelled before flying high into the sky and charging up one last fireball attack.
Twilight along with the rest of the school gasped and stared in horror.
Sonic grimaced. “If she fires that thing, It could mean the end for ALL of us!!” The hedgehog dashed full speed towards another wall before running up the surface, quickly pulling himself up to the roof, and double jumping to her level before finishing Sunset Shimmer off with a charged up homing attack!
The demonic beast plummeted to the ground while Sonic landed perfectly on his feet.
The blue hedgehog walked over to the fallen demon and looked her over. After a few seconds he grinned. Suddenly, Sunset Shimmer opened her eyes before blasting Sonic with a fiery shot. “Gotcha!”
Sonic hurtled towards the statue before slamming hard into it. “AGH! Ow….” the blue hedgehog lied there, too hurt to move.
Sunset Shimmer laughed. “And you thought you could actually defeat me! This crown has more power than you could ever imagine! Now that you lie there in defeat, now’s my chance to finish you off!” she said before charging up one last shot of energy.
Sonic grimaced before noticing something exit the mirror; a power ring. “I’ve got one last shot…” he quickly grabbed it before curling up into a ball and unleashing a spin-dash on Sunset Shimmer. After sending her backwards, Sonic weakly slowed to a stop, keeping himself from collapsing onto the grass. “Ugh...C’mon Twilight...if you’re gonna do something...do it now!”
Sunset Shimmer got back up in the air before glaring at Sonic then noticing his weakened state. “I’ll deal with you later but right now, I have an army to create!” she said before using her demonic magic to rip the wall from the front entrance, leaving the students inside vulnerable.
Everyone panicked and rushed towards the inside of the school before freezing and turning back to Sunset Shimmer with dead, expressionless looks on their faces. Sunset Shimmer had brainwashed them. Her two demonic henchmen appeared beside her.
“Round them up and bring them to the portal!” Sunset Shimmer ordered before making her way to the portal only to be stopped by Twilight.
“Spoiler alert! I was bluffing when I said I was going to destroy the portal. I don’t want to rule this pathetic little high school! I want Equestria! And with my own teenage army behind me, I’m going to get it!” she explained.
Sonic frowned, still on the ground. “Urgh...Y-You’re gonna get it all right! You’ll never get away with this!” he exclaimed weakly.
Sunset Shimmer ignored him.
“No!” Twilight spoke up. “You’re not!”
Sunset Shimmer hovered in front of her. “Please! What exactly do you think you’re going to do to stop me! I have magic and you...have...NONE!” she taunted.
Rainbow Dash and the rest of the girls walked to Twilight’s side. “She has us!”
Twilight smiled.
Sunset Shimmer glared. “HAHAHAHAHA! Gee! The gang really is all back together again!” she laughed before charging up one last fiery shot. “Now step aside! Twilight has tried to interfere with my plans ONE TOO MANY TIMES ALREADY! She needs to be dealt with!!”
The girls quickly sprang to try and shield their friend from the blast even though it seemed like it’s no use.
Sonic stared in horror. “NO!!!”
The shot hit and for a few seconds, everything went red.
Sunset Shimmer cackled before looking in surprise. “What?!”
Twilight and the girls were still standing, alive and not even a scratch on them! They were surrounded by an odd magical force field of some sort.
Twilight beamed and looked to Sunset Shimmer with a confident look on her face. “The magic contained in my element was able to unite with those that helped create it!” she exclaimed.
Suddenly, Twilight’s crown began to react and envelope the girls in a bright light.
“Honesty!”
“Kindness!”
“Laughter!”
“Generosity!”
“Loyalty!”
“Magic!”
“Together with the crown they create a power beyond anything you could imagine! But it is the power that you don’t have the ability to control! The crown may be upon your head Sunset Shimmer, but you cannot wield it! Cause you do not possess the most powerful magic of all!”
“THE MAGIC OF FRIENDSHIP!”
A bright flash appeared followed by a multi-colored beam of harmonic energy! It shot high into the sky before coming back down, aimed right at Sunset Shimmer!
“GAH! NO!! What is happening?!” she exclaimed as the ray of energy swallowed her.
“Here and in Equestria, it is the only magic that can truly unite us all!”
Suddenly, separate shots went right at the students, Snips and Snails, and also Sonic, healing him completely and getting him back on his feet!
A bright light overtook the entire area and upon fading, all the students stood at the now damaged entrance.
Twilight and the girls were briefly unconscious on the ground. Their appearance had changed, now having real pony ears and wings as well as hair extensions.
Twilight was the last one to wake up, hugging Spike.
Sonic walked over and chuckled. “Awesome job Twilight! Nice wings by the way!” he commented.
Twilight giggled. “Thanks. Love the quills!”
Relief and happiness turned into slight remorse and uncertainty as everyone turned to see a mega-sized crater in the ground, smoking. At the bottom, lay Sunset Shimmer, turned back to her human self and now purified of all evil thoughts.
“You will never rule in Equestria. Any power you may have had in this world is gone! Tonight, you’ve shown everyone who you really are. You’ve shown them what is in your heart!” Twilight said.
Sunset Shimmer sat up, now in tears! “I...I’m sorry! I’m so sorry! I didn’t know there was another way!” she sobbed feeling extremely guilty.
“The magic of friendship doesn’t just exist in Equestria. It’s everywhere! You can seek it out or you can forever be alone. The choice is yours.” Twilight added.
Sunset Shimmer weakly pulled herself up out of the crater. “But...But all i’ve ever done since being here is drive everyone apart! I don’t know the first thing about friendship!” she whimpered.
Twilight motioned to her friends. “I bet they can teach you.”
Sonic smiled warmly before being greeted by Tails, Dan Green, Kintobor, Amy, and Shadow. “Hey guys. Looks like it’s all over.” he said before over hearing Spike talking to another student.
“Seriously!? A talking dog is the weird thing about all this??” he exclaimed before being picked up and huggled by Rarity.
“I for one, think you’re adorable!”
Spike sighed. “Oh yeah.”
Sonic laughed before noticing Principal Celestia approach Twilight. “I believe this belongs to you.” she said, holding Twilight’s crown. “A true princess in any world leads not by forcing others to bow before her, but by inspiring others to stand with her. We have all seen that you are capable of just that. I hope you see it too, Princess Twilight.” she added, putting the crown back onto the princess’ head where it rightfully belongs.
Twilight smiled and nodded sincerely. “I do.”
Everyone cheered.
Flash Sentry slowly approached Twilight. “Would now be a completely awkward time to ask you for that dance?” he asked, holding an outstretched hand towards the girl.
After seeing there was still some time left before the moon reached its peak, Twilight gigged and accepted.
Amy turned to the blue hedgehog and smiled. “Care to dance Sonic?” she asked.
Sonic sighed. “Oh all right!” he had nothing to lose anyway. Besides, he was leaving soon anyway and who was he to leave someone broken-spirited.
(Insert “This is Our Big Night reprise” here)
It was time to party the night away! Sonic was surrounded by students as he showed off some of his sick moves before finally striking a stylish relaxed pose. “Aw yeah!”
Other students that had the appearances of Sonic’s other friends such as Silver, Cream, (Sally), Vector, Blaze, Rouge and others were on the dance floor having fun.
As promised, Sonic briefly got down with Amy, thankful that he wouldn’t have to deal with this back home.
Kintobor too was dancing though...everyone stayed away.
Twilight and the girls got together for a group photo. Right as the flash shone, Sonic got within the frame and gave a thumbs up. Of course it resulted in a Mane 6 only retake.
Eventually, Twilight, Spike and Sonic were outside by the portal, saying their goodbyes. It was finally time to go.
Sonic watched Twilight group hug the 5 students before finally breaking. “You’ll look out for her, won’t you?” she asked.
Rarity nodded. “Of course we will! Although I do expect some sort of apology for last spring’s debacle.” she added, still remembering the rather unfortunate events.
Twilight grinned. “I have a feeling she’ll be handing out A LOT of apologies!”
Sunset Shimmer was given a trowel (or whatever its called) by the Vice Principal while Snips and Snails came in with wheelbarrows filled with bricks!
Sonic smiled. “Hey Sunset Shimmer! Make sure you fix those holes in the hallway Shadow created too! That’d be real nice!” he called out.
Sunset Shimmer just nodded.
Tails and Knuckles came running. “SONIC! WAIT!”
Sonic turned to face the two while the girls watched. “Hey guys! Make it quick cause we don’t have a lot of time left.” he warned.
Tails nodded. “We just wanted to say thank you for everything that you AND Twilight did for all of us here at Canterlot High. Thanks to you, Professor Kintobor starts his first class tomorrow! I can’t wait and Dan Green here’s telling you that you’re a pretty cool hedgehog by the way.” he said.
Knuckles nodded. “Its true! You weren’t half bad Sonic!”
Pinkie Pie randomly stepped in. “Half bad?! Are you kidding? He was all great!” she exclaimed before accidentally slapping Knuckles and sending him stumbling back into a tree.
Sonic and Twilight shared a chuckle.
“We better get going.” Spike finally said.
Both of them nodded before turning back to the girls, Miles, and Dan.
“I know we’ve only been friends for a short time, but I’m gonna miss all of you so much!” she said before sighing and proudly walking back towards the portal along with Sonic and Spike.
“That crown really does suit you, Princess Twilight.” Spike winked.
Sonic nodded in agreement. “Really does fit you!”
Twilight nodded at Sonic before turning back to Spike. “You know what Spike? I am starting to feel a little more comfortable wearing it!” she said.
“And the wings?” Spike asked.
“I’ve been walking on two legs and picking things up with these! Wings?? I’m thrilled that’s all I’ll be dealing with back in Equestria!” she said as the two began stepping into the portal.
“Hey Twilight! Mind doing me a quick favor?” Sonic asked.
Twilight paused and looked back towards the blue hedgehog. “Sure! What is it?”
Sonic gave a hot-headed grin. “Tell Princess Celestia and the others I said hi!” he said before giving a thumbs-up.
Twilight chuckled and returned the thumbs up before our three heroes vanished into their portals just as the moon had reached its peak in the night sky.
As it did so, the girls’ wings, ears, and hair disappeared. Pinkie Pie ran over to the now normal statue to try and follow Twilight in but it was too late. She hit the glass-like surface with a thud before falling back on her butt. The others ran over with saddened faces as Pinkie Pie spoke out with a disappointed:
“Aw! Bummer!”