The Little Pony Legend: Friendship Games

by MaggiesHeartLove

New friends, new adventures

The next morning, Korra was so happy she could finally breath in a huge sigh of relief. No only was the world saved (again), but all the students, both Canterlot and Crystal Prep, were getting along, bonding and forming new friendships. The danger was gone and everyone was a winner, in more ways than one.
The Avatar smiled as she observed the two Twilights, and Flash Sentry's, talking with one another on the stairs. She could only imagine how the two human counterparts were taking it.
"So, you're the Twilight people kept confusing me for?"
"That's right."
"I don't get why, though." alternate Twilight arched an eyebrow, "I mean, we look alike aside from our hair and that scar on your arm."
"Well, I went through some changes since my last visit."
It wasn't that hard to tell the two apart. The human Twilight had her hair in a bun, wore glasses and had perfectly straight bangs, while the other Twilight wore a much more adventurous outfit, with a burned flame-like scar on her right arm and her bangs were edgier and longer, arranged to the side of her face, with a single horn sticking out, added with a tail, wings and pony ears, which was an upgrade from the last time she came to this world.
"So, after I touched the portal, it somehow changed the magic?" Human Twilight asked.
"I think so. Princess Celestia once mentioned that two of the same person in this world could possibly shift the balance, which would explain why I couldn't get through while you were around. Only now that magic has changed. Just like you have."
The human Twilight rubbed her head, feeling a migraine, "Wow. Magic is way more complicated than I thought. Maybe I should leave it to the experts."
"Smart move."
The two girls giggled while the two boys looked at one another, still amazed to see their other world twin. The human Flash was in crunches and had his upper torso bandaged underneath his shirt.
"So, you're the Canterlot High's version of me." said the pony Flash, his pony ears slightly lowering.
"And you're the Pony world's version of me."
"Well, I've just got one thing to say to you, buddy." the two boys glared at one another for a moment, making the pony Twilight feel rather nervous. Was this how Mako felt during the whole Korra and Asami situation? If so, she now had a much more respect for that poor boy. However, the outcome was not what she expected. Thankfully.
"You are one gutsy, dude!" the pony Flash Sentry high fived his human counterpart, who smiled in return.
"Back at ya, bro!"
Equestria's Twilight sighed in relief, making her counterpart rather curious. "Did you two used to date?"
"Not really. Let's just say it wasn't the right place or the right "person", sort of speak."
The two Spikes had their own conversation as well. The dog Spike kept jumping up and down before his counterpart like the natural born puppy he was. "So, you're really a firebreathing dragon in your world? That's so cool!"
"Yeah, watch this!" the Equestria Spike took in a deep breath before releasing a blast of green fire. "I could never do that here before!"
"That's so cool!"
Naga and Pabu stood a few feet away, both baffled at seeing two Spikes. "I'm a now talking dog and yet I find this bizarre." said Naga.
"Me too." said Pabu, "So, now that we can talk, what does that make us? I mean, am I not completely a ferret? Or a Fire ferret? If I can talk now does that mean I can now vote legally? Does talking even qualify me as a human? Or a half human? Does this mean everything I've ever known about myself is now a lie?! I don't understand!! WHAT IS MY IDENTITY?!?!"
The little furry got down on his knees, crying out in exasperation while Naga just rolled her eyes.

As for the Rainbooms, they were getting easily aquatinted with their pony world versions. They had spent a good portion of hours telling each other stories and all the adventures they have had since, which many were already aware of from Korra's last visit. Rainbow Dash was especially giddy once her counterpart told her all about her position as a weather pony and a police officer. "OhMyGoshOhMyGoshOhMyGoshOhMyGosh!! You are so awesome! I mean--I'm so awesome--I mean, we're so awesome!"
The Equestria Rainbow Dash had her hair styled differently than her counterpart's, her bangs were swiped back against her head with only a small cuff hanging over her forehead. She also had pony features while her counterpart was not in hers.
"Okay, calm down there, tigershark."
"And you can firebend too?!"
"Well, I don't want to brag but…" Rainbow Dash did a back flip and performed various fire attacks such as fire punches, a half moon fire kick and finally released a flame from her mouth. Her human counterpart was even more amazed and hugged her tightly.
"Where have you been all my life?!"
The two Raritys were getting along perfectly as well. The human Rarity was especially spellbound by her counterparts edgy, but still stylishly fashionable wardrobe. "Darling, I just love those fur outlines on your jacket! They're so native, it's fabulous!"
"Oh, darling, don't get me started on those boots! So modern, yet so chick!"
"And those streaks! How did you get them in that color?"
"I made my own little concoction with some water and lichee juice. It's easy when you can waterbend. I can make you some if you'd like."
For the two Applejacks, it was rather hard to form a conversation. The human one made an effort to speak up, "Sooooo….you're an earthbender, right?"
"Yep." the Equestria Applejack replied. Unlike her counterpart, her hair was styled into a braid and her bangs slightly cut. "And you play the base, right?"
"Yep." the two were silent for a moment before speaking in unison.
"Is this as weird for you as it is for me?" they both said in perfect sync, "Wow! It's like you can read my mind! That's weird. Okay, you need to stop that. Me? No, you! Ah, forget it."
The two Fluttershys were happily bonding while petting the human world's version of Angel Bunny. "Aww, he's so adorable." said the Equestria Fluttershy, "And so much better behaved than my version."
The human Fluttershy looked at her counterpart curiously. What exactly did she mean by that?
The Equestria Pinkie Pie demonstrated her alternate self a marble trick, where she would spin it around in her hands. The hum world Pinkie Pie's eyes widened like giant adorable blue saucers. "Ooooooh! Airbendy!"
"Where have you been all my life?!" the two Pinkie Pies hugged it out, smiling with glee.
Mako blinked as he watched the two, "I always thought that if there were ever two of her the world would fall apart. Which, in a way, it kind of almost did."
Bolin rubbed his head, groaning in pain after several minutes of seeing two versions of each of the ponies. "Oy, after this I'll never see anything the same again."
"I'm just glad we won't have to deal with that horrible Cinch again." Asami said, "What's gonna happen to her anyway?"
Mako only smiled, "Well, if the students of Crystal Prep have anything to say about it, and they will, she's going to have to be looking for a new job."
The students at Crystal Prep had learned, the hard way, that they too had a voice. And so, they used their voices to speak up and inform the School Board of their principal blackmailing, manipulation and attempts at cheating during sporting events, as well as not caring about their safety and well being.
"But then, who'll be the principal at Crystal Prep?" The human Fluttershy asked.
"Someone who really cares about the students." Mako said, "Somebody with a Heart as strong as the purest Crystal."

The Equestria Twilight and Flash Sentry allowed alternate Twilight some alone time with Dean Cadance, who took a place beside the girl, who held her dog in her arms. Twilight and Flash led the human Flash to the others, while helping him walk due to his crunches. The pony Twilight smiled at her dear friend, "See? I told you you'd find somebody someday."
Dean Cadance smiled at the young girl, who she was honored to have as her sister. "I guess that was one way to finish your time at Crystal Prep. Pretty sure Cinch will be fast-tracking your application after all of that. If she still has a job that is. The students and I are going to have a word with the School board after what happened. Though, we may have to downplay the life threatening parts."
"Actually, I've been thinking about Everton and...I'm not so sure now if it's the time for me to apply there."
"Really?", Cadance was rather surprised, but also very pleased, to hear this coming from her.
"I may know about a lot of things, but friendship isn't one really one of them. And I'm definitely not gonna learn more about it by being alone all the time."
"So, you're staying at Crystal Prep?"
"Well, it seems the students here at CHS know an awful lot about the subject. I don't suppose…"
"You could transfer to this school instead."
"Really?" words could not describe how happy Twilight was to hear that.
"You'd certainly be missed at Crystal Prep. But I think that's a great idea!" Cadance wrapped her warm, loving arms around Twilight, who returned the gesture with the same amount of love in her heart. "I'll be sure to speak to Principal Celestia about it right away."

Asami bit her bottom lip, her heart nearly breaking into two. This was incredibly hard for her to do. Bolin placed his hands on her shoulders, "Asami, I know this is hard, but we both know it's been coming for a long time."
"I know. We've had some good times, didn't we?"
"And the memories will always remain."
"I never thought it could be this hard."
"When you love something, you got to set it free."
Asami took in a deep breath, "You're right. I'm really gonna miss you…celphie!" the heiress bursted into tears at needing to let go of the phone once she returned home. All of those apps, and pictures, and music videos on the internet, all those games, all those television series, gone.
Korra placed a hand on her shoulder for reassurance, "You know, you could make mobile phones back home."
"I could, thought it would take years before I could perfectly replicate this exact technology. Would I even remember how to text by then?! And I'll never know what happen during the season finale of LKT!!"
"Hey, you gotta start somewhere, right?"
"I guess…I'm really going to miss texting and web surfing and these apps and the selfies." she briefly smiled and took one last good one before she had to part ways, "It won't be the same without you."
"Sami…it's time."
With a heavy heart, and a shaking hand, Asami slowly, ever so slowly, placed the phone on Human Rainbow Dash's hand. But the girl was already getting impatient with the heiress taking her sweet time that she just forcible pried it out of her hands. "It's for the best." she said.
"It just hurts so much!" Asami covered her face with her hands, not wanting anyone to see the tears and Rainbow patted her on the back.
"I know, honey, I know."
Sunset leaned against the pillar of the destroyed horse statue, smiling a relaxed smile. Korra leaned against the pillar beside her. "I'm really proud of you, Sunny. You found your spark."
"Thanks to you. All of you. You never gave up on me, not once. And, I think I may have figured out how magic works in this world."
"Do you now?"
"We pony up when we're showing the truest part of ourselves. That's why you and Team Avatar did so as well. We've all been touched by the magic of friendship, and in this world it manifests into those pony anthro forms."
"Kind of like this world's version of a cutie mark, if you think about it." Bolin said, "So, does this mean we'll pony up when we get back home?"
"You already do." Korra said with a smile, and began explaining once she saw Bolin's confused expression. "You do so every time you all showcase your Compassion, Humility, and Innocence. By doing those things, you always 'pony-up'. It's just more literal here." she turned to Sunset, "I want to share with you a little secret I learned long ago; While me and the girls may be The Elements of Harmony, we all have our own Elements. They may not be in the form of magical rainbow-shooting gems like ours but that doesn't make yours any less important. After all, even our Elements didn't originate solely from us to begin with. Everybody has their own form of magic, each different and unique. You've all proven that today. And you, Sunset Shimmer, I think you've found your Element…when you showed Twilight true Forgiveness."
Mako smiled as he wrapped his arm around the woman he loved, "Forgiveness is not an easy thing to do, believe me. But it's definitely one of the most powerful things you can give and gain."
Sunset received a surprise hug from behind, curtesy of the Equestria Twilight and the Human Flash Sentry. "Thank you, Sunset." Twilight said with a smile.
They were all right, Sunset did finally discover what her special magic was. Even though she needed to go through some tough situations just to figure that out. Then again, maybe sometimes folks really do need to be taken down a peg so they can fully see what's in front of them. The fall may have hurt, but that pain only helped her get stronger, and her skin became thicker and her heart became stronger and more open towards the blessings of the Light.
"I was so busy waiting for someone else to give me the answers that I gave up looking for them myself. I'm sure there will be more magical problems that pop up in this world, but like Applejack said, you guys have your own problems to worry about in Equestria. We can't expect you to always be around to help us."
"But we will be there when it matters." Asami said with a smile.
"I know." Sunset's gaze suddenly fell, taking them off guard.
"But?…" Korra asked, getting a hunch as to what she was about to say.
"But I feel like I've only just begun. There's so much left for me to learn and do. I still want to learn how to better understand my firebending powers and graduate high school and…who knows, maybe visit your world someday. When my work here is done, if it is."
Korra smiled proudly, "I think that's a great idea. But why wait? You can visit us anytime you want."
"Really?"
"Of course." Korra then felt a tug on her leg, and saw it was Naga looking up at her with her big puppy eyes, asking her to lift her up.
"Will me and Pabu still be able to talk when we get back?"
"Probably not. Once we get home everything will be as it once was, but I'm sure you'll get your voices back when you visit."
"Actually, I'd rather not."
"What do you mean?"
"Talking is fun and all, but I don't think it's for me. Besides, I never needed words for you to understand me before. I'd take a bark over vocabulary any day." the white puppy nuzzled against Korra's cheek, making her smile. In all honesty, Korra much did prefer having their old ways of communication instead.
Pabu jumped onto Bolin's shoulder, "Good thing too, this talking is exhausting! I don't know how you do it everyday! My throat is already dry." he emphasized by sticking out his tongue.
The human Pinkie Pie hugged the Equestria Twilight, "We're really gonna miss having you around again, Twilight."
"Me too. But something tells me you won't miss me too much." she nodded her head toward Principal Celestia and the human Twilight.
"It seems we have a new Wondercolt here at Canterlot High!"
Twilight blushed, "I'm not sure how much help I can be. But I'd like to try. If you would all give me a chance."
There was not even anything to debate about over this. They would love to have Twilight here, especially Flash Sentry.
"I'm sure I can count on you girls to help her feel at home." said Celestia.
"You sure can." Sunset smiled as she and the rest of the group, human, Equestrian, animal and all, embraced their new friend in a large group hug, making her feel all the more welcome. At long last, Twilight felt she had found the place where she truly belonged.
Once the hug ended, Twilight spoke up, "Well, nothing left to do now except…"
"Sing a musical number!" The two Pinkie Pies shouted in unison. "It can't be a proper finale without an upbeat music number after all." said the Human Pinkie Pie.
"We do have that concert latter tonight to celebrate the winers." said the human Rainbow Dash, "What'ya say? One more jam section for old time sake?"
Team Avatar and the Equestrian counterparts all smiled in agreement. "I don't see why we can't." Korra said with a smile.
"Let's rock!"

With their magic and bending, the teams transformed the trace race field into a magical concert stage, complete with shimmering lights, rainbow streamers and balloons all around, even a few sparkles here and there, falling around everybody like snow. Korra created the stage, bending the earth beneath and transforming it into shimmering sparkling crystal.
The Rainbooms took their respective instruments as did team Avatar. Mako and rainbow shredded on their respected guitars, gaining their pony features. Asami too the keytar and she and Rarity ponied up, as did Bolin and Pinkie Pie when they got on their drums. The Eqeustrian versions stood by their counterparts, dancing and singing along with them.
Sunset Shimmer took the mic and began the number.

(mashup of Right there in front of me and Dance Magic)

Sunset Shimmer:
I spent so much time searching
Looking for something more
Digging holes too deep and opening every door

Korra flew down, singing along with her

Korra:
And when you stand too close, yeah
The picture's never clear
But when you look too far away It all but disappears

Sunset Shimmer:
And now
I feel it stirrin' deep down inside my soul
The rhythm's takin' hold
And it's about to roll

Equestrian Twilight also flew down and sang along.

E. Twilight:
A million sparkles falling across the floor
So DJ give it more
It's what we're looking for

Team Avatar Harmony and Rainbooms:
Dance the night away
All our friends right by our side
It doesn't matter what style you bring
We're about to go on that ride!

Using her magic, Korra magically altered their outfits, giving herself, Sunset and Twilight rock-star versions of Sunsets Daydream outfit from her battle with the wicked Twilight, added with new streaks and tiaras on their heads. Korra wore her usual one as did Twilight, while Sunset wore one of golden flames with her cutie mark on the center in the form of a red gem.
Both the Rainbooms and their alternate selves gained rock-star outfits and new streaks on their hair as they sang and played their instruments, singing directly from their hearts.

And it was right there
Right there in front of me
Let the magic go
Step into the music
And it was right there
Right there in front of me
Let your body move to the music!

Human Twilight danced with Flash, who was slowly gaining more energy, enough for him to dance with her. The Equestrian Twilight outstretched her hand and brought her counterpart into the stage with her while Sunset sang and played her guitar.

Sunset:
There was a time before
I didn't know where I belonged
I thought I needed more
And I couldn't get along

Human Twilight was given a mic of her own, and though shyly, she sang alongside her new friend.

Sunset and H. Twilight:
But now I've found the Light
And it's all I ever needed
And when I faced that test
I finally succeeded

With more confidence, Human Twilight loosed her hair and sang louder and stronger than ever. Korra magically altered her outfit as well, making her feel like a true rock star, and earning a small simple tiara with a star symbol as the central headpiece.

Team Avatar Harmony and Rainbooms:
And it was right there
Right there in front of me
Let the magic go
Step into the music
And it was right there
Right there in front of me
Let your body move to the music!

The two Pinkie Pies jumped up onto the stage, performing acrobatic dance moves and rapping in unison.

Pinkie Pies:
It doesn't matter what style you got
Just keep dancin' on that spot
Friends like you for who you are
Dance queen, on the scene, superstar!
Crystal Prep, you've got the moves
Rainbooms bringin' all the grooves
Put 'em together and make 'em fit
Crystal Rainbooms, dance magic!

The music slowed down a bit as the four main singers sang together in perfect harmony.

Korra, Sunset, Twilight and Human Twilight:
And it was right there in front of me
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
Just so close for me to see
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh

Sometimes the things you want
Are not the things you need
And it was right there

Yeah, it was
Right there
Oh, it was right there
In front of me!

The Equestria Flash Sentry flew down and lifted up his counterpart and gently landed him into the stage to sing with his Twilight.
Among the crowd, the principals, the dean and students from both schools danced to their heart's content, at long last tearing down the walls that kept them all apart from one another for far too long.

All together:
And it was right there
Right there in front of me
Let the magic go
Step into the music
And it was right there
Right there in front of me
Let your body move to the music!

Music!

The audience cheered once the song came to a close, and the four lead singers gathered together for one more group hug. Tonight, everybody was truly a winner, not because they all had medals around their necks…
But because they had finally learned what it truly means to Unleash the Magic!

Princess Celestia was very surprised when Princess Twilight had asked her to see her today at Canterlot Castle. The wise alicorn princess of the sun approached the young alicorn. "Twilight, is everything all right?"
"Yes, Princess."
"Then why did you send me a letter saying it was urgent."
"I said it was important. You see, we have an old friend visiting us for a couple of days and she really wanted to see you."
Celestia was very confused by this. Who could Twilight possibly be speaking about? She would then receive her answer when the younger alicorn turned her head towards the two giant doors, where Princess Korra stood. Wearing a big smile on her face she opened one of the doors and for a moment, Celestia was out of breath.
The sound of her hooves trotting against the stone palace floor was the only sound that could be heard as the little orange colored pony with the cyan green eyes approached her, her ears tucked back, indicating her shyness and worry of seeing the princess again after so long. She looked exactly the same as she did before, but her eyes carried no pride, nor anger or dishonesty, but the opposite. Kindness, humility, and honesty. She dared to look up and smiled at the princess.
"Hello, Celestia."
"Sunset Shimmer? Is…is it really you?"
"Yes. I know it's been a long time, and the last time we saw one another it was anything but positive. I came here, in hopes that…you could forgive me?"
Celestia could barely see due to the tears forming in her eyes. But none the less, she leaned down and held the unicorn in a tight embrace.
"My dear, child. I already have."
Sunset shed tears of her own. This was all she wanted to hear from her old teacher. It felt so good to be with her again. Korra and Twilight watched from afar, allowing the two to have their moment. For they had waited this long.
But this would only be one of the many adventures for Sunset Shimmer. And when her work was done in the human world, being carried out by her humans friends once she left, including the alternate Twilight Sparkle, she would find more ways to help others. Sometimes she would be a part of epic battles, and other times she would assist in simple ways, but no matter what she did, big or small, so long as it was for the right things, she knew she was doing what she was destined to do.
Both Sunset and Twilight, along with the students of CHS and CPA learned a lot that day. That sometime, our desires and the things we thought we couldn't live without are the very things that blind us, enslave us, and keep us from something greater and more beautiful that could give us more happiness, joy and strength than anything ever could.
Like Korra said, we all have our own Elements even if we don't know them yet. But if we allow the Magic of Friendship and the Light of the Eternal Flame to be our guide in all that we see and do, we can truly find what we have been searching for, even if it may not be what we thought we wanted, but it will most certainly, without a doubt, be exactly what we Needed.
That was a lesson these heroes would carry with them and pass down to the next generation. Like Raava said; To be warriors and defenders of the Light so that the darkness will never win, not in our minds our our hearts.