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Chapter 47: Sunny's Smoothie Moves5,313 words
Chapter 48: The Hunt for Eggmund Bunny5,008 words
Chapter 49: Mission Imponable4,974 words
Chapter 50: Opaline Alone3,235 words
Chapter 51: Mare Family Mare Problems4,781 words
Chapter 52: Ponytropico4,518 words
Chapter 53: As The Misty Clears5,789 words
Chapter 54: I've Seen Fire And I've Seen Rain(Bow)3,581 words
Chapter 55: Bridlewoodstock (TYT)3,863 words
Chapter 56: Diva and Conquer3,302 words
Chapter 57: Hot Day, Huh?4,296 words
Chapter 58: Sparkle School4,748 words
Chapter 59: Moon Festival4,948 words
Chapter 60: Scent Of Adventure3,868 words
Chapter 61: Attack of the Bunnisus4,286 words
Chapter 62: Lavarynth3,291 words
Chapter 63: Nightmare Market4,411 words
Chapter 64: Very Bad Hair Day4,195 words
Chapter 65: Misty Moves In3,550 words
Chapter 66: Friday Night Food Fight3,884 words
Chapter 67: The Rise and Fall4,896 words
Chapter 68: Crystal Ball3,953 words
Chapter 69: Equestria's Got Talent4,361 words
Chapter 70: Snow Business Like Show Business3,586 words
Epilogue2,707 words

Epilogue

Epilogue

Sunset is walking down the cave where the entrance to the old ruins of Canterlot was when she and her friends were searching for the Pegasus Crystal when it was stolen as she pushed the gates open with effort before she managed to get through and looked at the ruins of her old home.

Sunset gave a sad look as she sighed at the ruins of her old home. “I still can’t believe this is all that’s left after the damage Opaline caused.” She muttered as she walked into the ruins of Canterlot, looking around the old buildings that were demolished or abandoned as looked at the Canterlot Castle in the distance, still in good condition unlike the rest of the town as she smiled. “At least some things are still intact after all these years.” She said before she turned the corner and continued on.

Sunset walked for a bit before she stopped and saw something that she smiled fondly at, it was the statue of Twilight and her friends that was built in honor of them after defeating the legion of doom in the final battle for Equestria.

Sunset smiled at the statue, seeing that it was still intact as she walked up to it as and gently put a hoof on Twilight’s statue and rubbed her hoof on it as she looked at it sadly before sitting down on her haunch as she looked at the necklace she is still wearing that she used to contact Twilight, but ever since the final battle against Opaline, it hasn’t opened since and Twilight haven’t appeared in.

“We all missed her.” A familiar but deep voice said as Sunset perked up and looked behind her as she saw Spike and Discord looking at her with sympathetic looks. “This is Twilight’s home and place where her statue and the girls’ are still intact after all.” Spike said.

“Oh, hey guys.” Sunset said sadly as she kept looking at the statue.

“We figure we find you here.” Discord said as he and Spike came up to Sunset. “This is where you used to live after all, and for me since I was living here for some time.” He added while scratching his head.

“You okay, Sunset?” Spike asked in concern. “Sunny told us of how you’ve been acting lately after our last fight with Opaline. About, Twilight.” He said with a solemn tone.

Sunset looked down sadly. “I’m fine. It’s just that, we’ve fought one of Equestria’s worst enemies that caused the division of all creatures to separate and caused the Magic of Friendship to fade. But now that she’s gone, that threat is over and we have peace. After the whole, Allura and Twitch thing in Starlight Ridge that is.” She said with a sheepish chuckle, which the boys did in return before she frowned again as she looked at her necklace. “But, Twilight just left. Thinking she’s not needed anymore, when she really is needed for Equestria, for us. We just got her back, and to just lose her again, it’s not right.” She said while still looking at the necklace while the boys gave sad looks to her. “Why did she just leave like that?” She asked desperately.

Spike and Discord looked at each other, uncertain of how to answer Sunset’s question as they were not sure themselves. But they do know that Twilight has a reason for doing that after many moons of knowing her, so Spike speaks up.

“Well, we’ve known Twilight since the beginning, which for me, really from the beginning.” Spike said while scratching his head. “But, whenever Twilight goes into action on her adventures, she knows that when the job is done, Equestria will be at peace, that is before Opaline came along.” He stated with a sheepish smile. “But she never gives up and always finds a way. And she knows when to pass on the torch.”

“Pass on the torch?” Sunset asked in confusion. “What are you saying?”

“What Spike is saying is that Twilight saw how you, Sunny, and your friends have done for Equestria similar to what she and our old pony friends did years ago that you are the new heroes of Equestria.” Discord pointed out. “I mean, you and the others stopped me from destroying the Pegasus Crystal to get rid of the magic when I thought they were the problem of the division.”

“Which by the way, I’m still a bit shocked that you would even do that.” Spike said while giving Discord a brow. “You did remember that it was Fluttershy’s legacy too with Twilight and the others, right?” He questioned dully.

Discord gave a sheepish chuckle. “I was alone for many moons and been out of contact and social life for so long, I sort of lost my way.” He explained before giving Sunset a smile, “But it wasn’t until Sunset and the others helped me find my way again.” He said.

“Well, we had some words and a message that was left by Fluttershy to snap you out of it.” Sunset said with a chuckle.

“Which is one of the examples of how you kept the magic and harmony going even in dire times, Sunset.” Discord said as Sunset turned to him in wonder. “Granted, Twilight may be gone, but we’re still here and we’re still kicking.”

“He’s right.” Spike said as he placed a wing over Sunset. “While I may have been reunited with Twilight for just a short time, at least I get to see her again even if it was a second.” He said with a smile.

“But she could’ve just stayed and she would’ve had more time with you, Spike.” Sunset said sadly while looking at the necklace. “You two were separated for so many moons, that the second Opaline was gone, we lost her again, and you were separated from her the second time. She could’ve just stayed, for not only us but for you as well. You’re her dragon. Her royal ambassador. Her friend. Her son.” She pointed out solemnly.

Spike gave a small smile as he leaned his head down to her. “That may be true, Sunset. I wished I could spend more time with her, but I’ve learned that Twilight will always watch over us, even when she’s not here anymore, I know that she’s with us.” He said to her as Discord nodded in agreement. “Now, while I don’t know why Twilight suddenly left us, I do know that she saw us protect Equestria from incoming threats like Opaline and how we achieve when we work together. While I didn’t do much, you and Sunny, as well as your friends, did so much for Equestria already before Twilight, Discord, and even myself even joined in from what Discord explained to me.” He stated.

“Reuniting ponykind, restoring the magic, stabilizing it and creating Earth Pony magic, solving some problems and situations, making new festivities, learning new lessons, stopping the Troggles during Bridlewoodstock, reuniting Misty with her birth family, reuniting the Breezies, saving Sparky, reuniting the dragons, helping me see the magic of friendship again, and stopping Opaline and her plans, twice! And then handling this Allura and Twitch from this new realm you seven discovered! ” Discord listed out with a small smile. “You ponies are like Twilight and our old friends from back in the day, and I’m sure she would be proud to know that.”

Sunset was surprised by their words as she looked down in thought. “Huh. That might be true. But it still won’t be the same without Twilight around.” She said sadly.

“But you still have us.” Spike said as he and Discord smiled at Sunset warmly. “Twilight may be gone, but we’re still here. And we and our new fellow friends are all that’s left of her and our old friends' legacies.” He stated while gesturing to the statue of the Original Mane 6.

“And they would let us to carry on. And for us to stick together as they would’ve wanted us to.” Discord added while snapping in fingers while bringing out posters of them and their friends. “I’ve even made posters to remember them by.” He added with a smile.

“Sure you did.” Spike said as they all chuckled before Spike turned to Sunset. “But he’s right, as long as we’re together, old friends or new ones, there’s nothing that will stop us. We’re with you all the way, Sunset. Always remember that.” He said.

Sunset looked at the two creatures with war smiles as she gave tears in her eyes as she then used her magic and brought them into a hug as best she could with her small hooves, much to the dragon lord and lord of chaos’ surprise.

“You guys are such good friends.” Sunset said solemnly.

“Hehe, we know.” Discord said with a chuckle.

“What are friends for?” Spike asked as the three then looked at the statue of the Original Mane 6 for a while longer, sharing the moment that they will always remember their friends and that they’ll always be there for them. “So, what will the future hold?”

“Who knows? Equestria is one for its surprises after all.” Discord said with a smile.

“But whatever it is, we’ll face it. Together.” Sunset said as they kept looking at the Original Mane 6 statue before Sunset looked at the necklace again while feeling a little better with Spike and Discord comforted her, she still missed Twilight, wishing she was here with them to share the moment and spend more time with them, not knowing what their adventure will take them in the future, but they will face it together.

Meanwhile, in another universe

With a sad sigh, Sonic closed the notebook and put it on the nightstand at the side of the bed. Then, he picked up a pair of headphones and put them over.

After that, he lay on the bed and sighed relaxed, while he listened to some music and just tried to fall asleep. Lately, sleeping felt like the ideal escape from all his worries and concerns, which is why he has become a heavier sleeper over the past few months.

Soon enough, though, the wind blew inside the room. Anyone would think that this is because of the doors that lead to the balcony being open... But that's not the case.

After all, wind cannot make gravity work weird and make stuff float around for no reason, because that was happening: Some beauty products from Pipp, some books from Sunny, some tools from Tails, and even the pair of shoes that Tails himself gave him on their first Secret Canter were floating around.

Soon, the entire room started to illuminate with a bright blue color, until a portal started to slowly open above Sonic. This portal seemed to be orange, as well as shaped like a heptagon.

However, Sonic was too focused on his music to even notice that everything else around him was floating or that a portal opened out of nowhere above him. At least, he didn't notice it at first, because mixed with the music, he soon started to hear a voice calling out his name.

"Sonic... Sonic! Sonic? Sonic!" A female voice was calling out.

He thought it was nothing at first, but as the voice insisted on calling him out, he realized that it was real. So, he slowly opened his eyes, just to feel a bit blurred by a mysterious light.

However, once the light started to slowly fade away, he finally noticed the portal above him, which confused him a lot. But what finally shocked him was that, at the other side of said portal, the Sunset Shimmer variant he'd been thinking about over the past year was standing and looking down at him with a smirk.

"Got a minute?" Sunset asked playfully.

"Whoa! What the––" Sonic exclaimed with wide eyes, as his hands moved a bit wildly for a moment, before he removed his headphones and stopped listening to the music.

Soon, Sunset made a little loop before crossing the portal and then sitting down over Sonic's bed, while the portal closed and the strange effect that made everything float around dissipated, which made everything around fall to the ground.

Sonic noticed that she was a tiny bit taller than the last time he saw her. She also had a larger neck, and her mane was glowing with some sparkles for some reason, as well as it had a light blue line painted on both her mane and tail. He also noticed she had a strange watch on her left hoof.

"H-How did you get––" Sonic tried to ask, but his eyes were still wide open. "What the heck is going on?!"

Sunset chuckled at his attitude. "Hello to you too, pal!" She mocked up, before looking around and noticing that they were in Zephyr Heights' Castle. "Is this a guest room in Queen Haven's Castle?"

"Uh, yeah?" Sonic replied confused.

However, as he was about to ask her something, he noticed that the burned parts of his right arm were glowing in the same colors as the Paradox Prism's.

His eyes widened, and he realized that he still had the energy of the Prism inside of him, which was good, because it meant that he could travel to other worlds still... Now, if only he could control said energy without it making him run out of control...

Sonic shook his head and focused again. "H-How did you get here? I-I mean, as far as I know, you don't have energy like me to travel across the multiverse!"

"Eh, is a long story," Sunset replied with a playful smirk, but when she turned to him, she noticed his burned arm and gasped. "Holy Tartarus!"

Sonic raised an eyebrow, but once he noticed that she was looking at his arm, he understood her concern. "Oh, this? Don't worry. This looks fine now. You seriously don't want to know how it used to look last year..."

"What the heck happened to you?! I-I thought that your arm was fine last time I saw you!"

"Yes, last time you saw me it was fine," Sonic deadpanned. "Remember that giant robot with the mustache? I defeated him, but when he lost the artifact that made him travel across the multiverse, I decided to destroy it before it did any more damage... My arm looks like this because of that..."

"Sweet Celestia..." Sunset muttered with concern. "A-Are you sure that it is fine? Maybe I could help you with a healing spell!"

"Uh, no thanks. Sunny's already in charge of that," Sonic assured her with a smile. "But getting back on the topic here: What are you doing here?! I-Is not that it bothers me! If anything, I'm glad to see a face from another universe after a whole year with no adventures, but I just don't get how are you here!"

Instead of replying, Sunset smirked and walked to the balcony, stepping over the railing and then turning to face Sonic. "Wanna get out of here?"

"If I go, Pipp's gonna kill me 'cause she'll think I'm cheating on her" Sonic deadpanned.

Sunset deadpanned back after hearing this. "Boomer."

After saying this, Sunset let herself fall, and even though he had wings and could fly, Sonic still worried for her, so he rushed to the balcony and looked down, but right there, he noticed that she was flapping her wings and standing over the wall.

"Does she have to find out, though?" Sunset retorted with a playful smirk.

"I'm not cheating on her with a stranger!" Sonic said with a frown. "I wouldn't cheat on her in general! And yes, we're still strangers at the end of the––"

However, before he could keep talking, he noticed Sunset's bored expression, before she raised an eyebrow at him.

Sonic deadpanned as he realized what she meant by getting out of there. "You just want us to have a friendly talk, don't you?"

"Yup!" Sunset replied, still with a bored expression.

Sonic let out a sigh, before looking back at Sunset with a smirk. "I could go out for a run!"

THE END...?

Author's Note:

The ending takes place at some point, but that's for another time, but Season 1 is now finished, now we wait for Season 2.

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