Sunset can't find where Equestria Magic is coming from so she needs Princess Twilight's help.
Princess Twilight returns to help her human friends to find out on why there's Equestria magic in the human world. She also tries to get along with her Human Counterpart because she feels weird when she talks to her. Also her student Starlight and Spike goes with her to help her but The Sirens got there gems repair and want revenge on the Rainbooms.
The students have restored Camp Everfree back to its glory, until Pinkie Pie destroyed the dock, which they had to fix again. As a result of that, they were indeed late to return. By the time they got off the bus, Principal Celestia had to make a last-minute announcement.
"I'm so sorry we had to come back at 6:00 PM. We still had to fix the dock even if we saved Camp Everfree," she said.
"Again!" Trixie yelled angrily, sneering at Pinkie Pie, who looked at her funny. The girls defended her by sneering back at the accusing magician.
“However," Celestia continued. "I hope that you had a great weekend! Now that we are finally done and back at Canterlot High, we'll go back to our Regular School Schedules this Monday."
Everyone has headed home except the Mane Seven. In fact, they would be the last to go if it weren't for their strenuous work.
“Ugh!" Applejack groaned, turning to Pinkie Pie.. "I'm really in pain of fixing that dock again. If it weren't from Pinkie Pie’s powers, we would've gone back here happy."
“I didn't mean to!” Pinkie Pie replied in defense. “I just wanted to celebrate that we fixed the dock for the fifth time."
“Make it six times, but I lost track," Rainbow Dash corrected. "And I'm with Applejack here. Not only am I sick of fixing the dock again, but I'm also getting very tired."
"Calm down, darlings. Just because we have powers doesn't mean we can use them more often. The students and the guests at the Crystal Cave might have known that we have powers, but everyone in this city doesn't know yet." Rarity tried to settle them down.
Fluttershy agreed softly. "Well, as far as having super powers go, I would rather take care of animals instead of being a hero of the city..."
Sunset Shimmer chimed in, carrying the journal book with her. "Like ok, Girls! We really did make some mistakes at the camp, like the dock repairing again... and again…, but it's all over with. And like what Rarity said, we don't want everyone in this city to know we have powers. The people of Canterlot High and at the Crystal Cave may know, but we should really keep this to ourselves..."
“Exactly..." Spike replied. "That's also why I can't afford to lose Twilight..."
"Thanks Spike.." Twilight responded. Everyone but Sunset and Twilight went home and said their goodbyes before heading home. Sunset was still in wonder about how and why there was magic in the Crystal Cave.
"I still can't figure this out..." Sunset contemplated.
“What are we going to do?" Twilight asked. Sunset thought about it for minutes, and then she thought of getting Princess Twilight for help since this was too hard to fix.
"Twilight remember when you met your counterpart from Equestria?" She turned to Twilight.
“Yes" Twilight responded. but still confused about her Princess counterpart.
"Before you came to Canterlot High, and I was popular...." Sunset continued as she told Twilight everything that happened between her and Princess Twilight. Once she got to the point where she mentioned Flash Sentry, she paused for a bit.
"I know he's not your type, but he is for Princess Twilight. I talked about him to ’kind of’ get over you."
"What do you mean by ‘kind of’?" Twilight asked.
“I didn't want to hurt Princess Twilight feelings, but she really really had something for him. I just don't want both worlds to go out of control, even though it’s serious. Plus, there's magic going haywire, and I just can't seem to find it. Even though she has problems back at Equestria, there are somethings that even I wouldn't understand, and I would call to her for help. She couldn't help me in the Friendship Games because she was in a time travel loop, but we didn't need her help when we were going to Camp Everfree since we took care of it by ourselves. Also, she’d probably have the same way you feel when she meets you." Sunset Finished.
“Can she bring her counterpart of Spike from her world?" Spike said happily. “I really want to know about my counterpart."
“Maybe" Sunset replied before turning back to Twilight.
“I really don't know, Sunset. When I first met her, I felt a bit uncomfortable..."
“Don't worry," Sunset tried to convince her. "Everyone won't know this but our friends and Flash will. Maybe during the weekend, you two should get to know each other while we fix this problem. You just go home and calm down about this because this is something only me and Twilight can do. You may have saved Camp Everfree with us, but Princess Twilight knows magic way more than you"
“OK" Twilight nodded when she and Spike said goodbye to Sunset and go to their home. As for Sunset, she decided to write an entry to Princess Twilight.
"I hope she doesn't have anything to do this weekend..." Sunset hoped while preparing to write.
“Dear Princess Twilight,"
“I know you're busy, but we have a situation. When me, my friends, and your counterpart went to Camp Everfree, we had a blast. However, there was magic there that came out of nowhere. I really don't know where it came from, so I was wondering if you knew about it. This is indeed something I can't find by my own, so maybe during this weekend we can hang out and fix this problem? Maybe you will get to know about your Human Counterpart, and what we did back at Camp Everfree. She still felt a bit awkward about talking to you, but it should be fun weekend for both of you. Also, can you take Spike with you? Somebody might be a bit excited...."
"Your Friend,
Sunset Shimmer"
She finished while she leaves Canterlot High to go home, the portal leaks more magic out of the stature.
Princess Twilight woke up from bed, and was about to do more research on spells and unknown occurrences. But, before she could continue, she saw that one of her books vibrated. That signified a new message from Sunset Shimmer. She picked it up and read what Sunset wrote, and thought about coming. However, second thoughts still blocked her mind. She then woke up Spike and told him about what’s going on in the other world.
“I know Sunset really needs my help. But, I can’t go. I have just a lot of stuff to do this whole weekend...” she sighed. “Last time, they took care of themselves in the Friendship Games, so I don’t understand why she needs me now.”
“Twilight,” Spike replied “I get that we were in a time travel loop with Starlight Glimmer, and they didn’t need us when they went to camp. But, magic appear there during that time. Maybe we should go and check it out…”
“That's not it!” Twilight retorted. “Just because I have nothing to do as a Princess once in awhile doesn't mean I should just go and hang out with Sunset all the time. I have other hobbies I want to do in my free time, and there might be solutions in Equestria that might happen again… And lastly, I meant my doppelganger.” she sighed.
“Your what?” Spike exclaimed. Twilight was a little annoyed about hearing of her counterpart.
“I got a lot of messages from her when I got back to my castle, and I had to come to her and then…” she paused.
“Then what?” Spike pressured her.
“I MEET TWILIGHT SPARKLE AND YOU!” Twilight yelled. Spike was reacted and even more confused at the same time.
“Wait, there was another me too? Spike asked with widened eyes.
“Yes” She answered. “I just can’t believe that really happened when I came and saw the other Twilight that I didn’t expected at all. And, her dog, who happened to bear the same name as you… Though, I don’t think I could remember him because he really does thing what average dogs do, I guess. Which is why I really think I should stay away from the other world.”
“How Come?” Spike questioned.
Twilight added. “Because, I don’t think they need me anymore since they handled it when they went to camp. Plus, what if someone sees me and the other Twilight exposed out in the open? I can’t even walk around there anymore because of another Twilight being there. And if that happens, there will be more chaos, and both worlds will get worse!”
Twilight couldn't stand seeing a repeat of worse things occurring in another world. Indeed, she gets more worried about it than anything else. Spike couldn't bear to see her worried about something small, or anything she wouldn't provide herself with the will to at least try.
Spike approached. “Twilight, I get what you're going through, but Sunset doesn't live there. She just doesn’t want to come back just yet because she was getting better in the future. You, or Celestia kept her there because she wasn't ready at all. And not only that, she’s a pony. We only came back to help her and her friends...”
Spike recalled the events that occurred the last she went to the other world, amongst something else. “Remember The Sirens, who were also from Equestria, came this close to taking over here? I get that. You and your friends weren’t getting along as a band, but people were under The Siren's spell and they were that close to breaking your band apart, even if your friends want to do what bands do there, for all I know. But no… You really need to help her with something that she can’t handle, even with her friends, and her “newfound” Twilight. Also you can still wear a disguise when you're there, so don’t get overreacted about this. Your friends in this world didn’t come with you when you came back to the other world. As for Twilight being there, you can get along with her, and maybe we can keep this as a secret from anyone there...”
Twilight made her decision. “Maybe you're right, Spike. Maybe I can learn more about the their world, and maybe their Twilight... And I guess we can get to know each other so we won’t have this problem anymore. But, I still don’t know where the magic was coming from and to their world.”
“Maybe you should take someone with you so things will be easier for you, and you can teach her about the world itself...” Spike suggested.
“Well, I could. “But who should I take with me that doesn’t have a counterpart in Canterlot High?” She thought. Then, an idea sparked inside her head before she started to write a message to her student, Starlight Glimmer.
“Twilight, what’s going on? And, why are you wearing that?” Starlight tried to ask Twilight, who was now wearing a hood to cover her face.
Twilight had to inform Starlight about everything, hoping that she'd keep it disclosed. “Starlight, I know you're on your own with lessons, but you're the only one with magical smarts who can help me in this predicament. Sunset couldn't do this by herself.”
“Twilight, I really like to help you, but I don’t think I can really cooperate with whatever it is you got going on...” Starlight wanted to back out.
“Don’t worry, Starlight” Twilight continued. “I can teach you how to walk, and use hands… well, maybe because but I still never got that around that personally, but other than that, I can introduce you to a new friend, which you should get the hang of.”
Starlight then agreed with Twilight and braced herself for what was about to happen next. The two ponies, along with Spike were about to enter through the portal.
“Oh, Boy...This is going to be the strangest thing that's ever going to happen to me…” She took a deep breath, then finally entered through the portal.
“Sunset,” Human Twilight speaked to Sunset. “We’ve been here for an hour this morning. Did we really had to wake up at six o’clock to get here?”
“Yes” Sunset replied. “Your counterpart may be a Princess, but she hasn't slept most of the time in her world.”
“Yeah… it's kind of how I am when I make my evaluations and insight. Though, I’m still feeling a bit odd about this...” Twilight sir in worry. It was then Princess Twilight and Spike came out of the portal, surprising both Sunset and Human Twilight.
“Princess Twilight!” Sunset surprised with a more confused Counterpart. Dragon Spike shook his tail after seeing his counterpart.
“Hi” Doggy Spike said awkwardly.
“Yeah, I have the same feeling to” Princess Twilight also saw her doppelganger face to face for the second time.
“Umm? How is your time being a Princess at your world?” Human Twilight spoke to Princess Twilight.
“Great. And how is Canterlot High, and Flash Sentry...?” Princess Twilight asked back.
“Canterlot High is fun, but Flash Sentry is kinda out of the question....” Human Twilight replied, despite Princess Twilight feeling really awkward about this.
“We’ll talk about this when we get to my place”. Sunset said to Princess Twilight.
Suddenly, Starlight Glimmer came out of the Portal, which surprised everyone. Before she could say anything, Princess Twilight told her that she will explain everything later on their way to Sunset’s place. She put on her hood so that no one would notice her. It wasn't long before the Statue leaked more magic, which then was released to the city of the Human World.
The Dazzlings were standing and leaning by the back buildings of the city. Of course, the harsh loss of their plan coming to a close haunted their minds. Eventually, they'd come to a point where singing doesn't cut it.
“Errr!” Adagio Dazzle furiously groaned, holding the shatter Gem Pendants. “We tried everything to be adored, but our Gem Pendants were destroyed because of these idiotic Rainbooms beating us in the Battle Of The Bands!”
“Yeah, now no one will love us again.” Sonata Dusk lowered her head.
“Will you two knock it off already!” Aria Blaze groaned, shouting at them. “We’re never going to take control of anyone or anything without our Siren magic. It’s not like magic is coming in our way”.
Out of nowhere, magic came crashing into one of the empty trash cans. The Dazzlings heard it, then came close to it. It wasn't long before it made its way to the broken Gem Pendants, and repaired them. The Dazzlings saw it, and were shocked in awe that the magic has repaired their power. Now, they have become Sirens yet again.
“Well, looks like we’re back in business...” Aria smiled deviously.
“Now we will be able to sing again and again!” Sonata was thrilled.
“That’s right, but first we should get our vengeance on the Rainbooms who ruin our lives.” Adagio put her hands on her hips, eyeing to the direction of where the magic came from. The Dazzlings, stronger than ever, then walked off in the city with fixed Pendants. Now, a new plan was set into motion - destroying the Rainbooms entirely!
The two Twilight's followed Sunset to her home, which was a motel.
“So, this is where you live in this world?” Princess Twilight wondered.
“I really don’t have much to offer, but I’m okay with it.” Sunset nodded before explaining about how their trip at Camp Everfree went.
“So, you're saying that there's magic everywhere in this world?” Starlight interrogated.
“Well, we really don’t know why and where it's coming from. I thought it was in the Everfree Forest, but Sunset thinks that it came from somewhere else. I have looked everywhere at Canterlot High to see if there was any magic, yet it's still very hard to find.” Human Twilight explained.
“I am?” Human Twilight replied as Princess Twilight began to explain.
“In our world, the Tree of Harmony provided us with magic. That’s how my friends and I saved Equestria. If there's magic in the Everfree Forest in our world, then there's also magic in this world.”
Starlight Glimmer chimed in. “I don’t think this isn’t right at all. Maybe we should go to the Everfree Forest.”
“What do you mean?” Dragon Spike questioned while Starlight continued her explanation.
“Both worlds might be similar, all right. But, I really don’t think magic just came here for no reason. I know I didn’t learn about the Everfree Forest, but I can help you to find magic… that is, IF there is magic there.”
“Maybe you're right.” Doggy Spike wondered himself. “I mean, we got the necklaces, but that wasn't the reason why Everfree Forest had magic there. Maybe we should go there again to see if there's still magic there”.
Since Starlight’s idea was the closest, and most logical, they get prepared for their second trip to Everfree Forest. Sunset talked to Princess Twilight about getting caught with her and her counterpart out in the open, but Twilight was a step ahead by having a hood so she won’t get noticed.
“So this is what Everfree Forest looks like in this world...?” Starlight looked around.
“Yeah. I really don’t know a lot about this world. But, Sunset Shimmer and… Twilight knows this place.” Princess Twilight mentioned, until she and Human Twilight awkwardly looked at each other.
“I still can’t get used to this...” Princess Twilight whispered to Spike, who shrugged.
Sunset showed them the Crystal Cave as well as where the magic gems were, and told them about when she, Human Twilight, and her friends did during their Camp Everfree trip.
“Are you sure magic came into this cave?” Princess Twilight asked concerningly.
“Yes,” Sunset nodded. “I know it was hiding in this cave when we got here. I really don’t know if we can find anything here anymore...”
Starlight had another idea. “Then, I guess we should go and search everywhere in this forest. Maybe there might be something you missed during your trip.”
“Good idea. We should split up. Princess Twilight and Spike will go search in the forest. Me, Starlight, Spike and Twilight will go to camp to find any magic. We really don’t want Timber and Gloriosa to see two Twilights.” Sunset suggested.
The group split up to find more magic in Everfree Forest. Sunset’s group headed for the Camp Everfree site, when they spotted Gloriosa Daisy.
“Well, hi!” Gloriosa said. “I really didn’t know you were coming to visit so soon...”
Sunset greets back. “It's great to see you again. You see, we might have left something around the camp, so do you think we should check... if that's okay?”
Gloriosa nodded, giving them permission to check the camp, as if she owed them a favor for saving Camp Everfree from Filthy Rich, and probably saved her life from getting corrupted by magic.
Meanwhile, Princess Twilight and Spike were checking the forest. Yet again, they had not much luck regarding.
“You know, Sunset should give us a map on where to go in this forest… that is, if she had one...” Spike said, looking around.
“You think?” Twilight replied under pressure. “I just feel that this is a bad idea. Even with this hood, I can’t take this stress.”
Spike tried to calm Twilight down. “Twilight, it’s going to be fine. I know we didn’t do anything since we came back, but we still need something to find out about this.”
“Ok but I still don’t think I can handle hanging out with Twilight because of everything that happened when I was gone. And… Flash Sentry.” Twilight paused for a second, lowering her head down.
“Maybe we can talk to Sunset after this...” Spike looked up to her.
“I hope nothing gets out of hand..”
Suddenly, a loud chop echoed through the forest, which startled Twilight. She attempt to grab Spike to run away, until she saw a silhouette of a deadly axe. It was actually Timber cutting some wood.
Sunset and the others couldn’t find anything in camp, so they tried to find Princess Twilight. Indeed, she was still not too familiar with what Starlight does, so she intended to get an insight.
“So your name is Starlight, right?” Sunset asked Starlight.
“Yeah” Starlight answered. Still, she was nervous about what meeting a new friend before Twilight, but she has gotten used to it.
Starlight recalled her time with Twilight. “It was better than I thought. Before I met Twilight, I really thought that Cutie Marks would ruin friendship, just like my friendship with Sunburst.
“Who’s Sunburst?” Sunset asked further.
“A pony who abandoned me since childhood, and I made very personal mistakes when Twilight came to my little town.” Starlight replied regretfully.
“Geez,” Sunset had no idea. “I didn’t know you were in this kind of wrong between your friend. I was a former student of Princess Celestia, but I didn’t get what I wanted. So, I decided to go on my own by going into this world. But now, I’m learning more about friendship and getting better, thanks to a certain princess I know. I really didn’t know better, to be honest, that there were other ways of friendship. She stopped me from making things worse, and when I was down and out, she gave me another chance. Now, I know a lot about this, but you really surprised me about your past.”
“I guess my past really does haunt me. Honestly, I really don’t want to remember what I did…. Starlight paused before looking back at Sunset. “Say, are you ever going to come back to Equestria?”
“I really don’t know” Sunset shrugged, looking up. “I know that’s where I came from, but I never made any friends when I changed. I made a lot of friends in this world because I know them better. Then again, Princess Twilight is the only pony I can be friends with since she can only be in this world. But… Twilight in this world transferred to CHS, so I really don’t think our Princess should be around and she also spends her time at home since she knows her friends more.”
Starlight gave some thought. “Well maybe you could think about it. Because things probably won’t be the same if you won’t return. Celestia from Equestria really misses you, and even if you didn’t get what you wanted, you can still do it again...”
Out of nowhere, Human Twilight came to them telling them that they looked everywhere, and there’s still no sign magic in Camp Everfree. They stopped and were about to find Princess Twilight, but Spike informed to the group that Timber was in the forest and they all freaked out. They rushed to the woods and tried to find her before she got caught.
Meanwhile, Back with Twilight…
“I’m really getting tired of this. We should be heading back, Spike...” Princess Twilight complained, tired of finding no magic.
Spike shushed her. “Twilight! Be quiet, or we’ll get caught....”
Twilight retorted. “Spike, we ran away from someone. I’m sure they-”
Timber suddenly bumped into Princess Twilight, who was now frozen in place that she got caught from someone she doesn't know. Timber was happy to see her once again. However, it didn't seem to be the same Twilight he thought she was.
“Twilight! It’s great to see yo! Wait, where are your glasses?” Timber asked, but Twilight was still afraid to say anything since she knew that Human Twilight recognized him, but she doesn’t. She tried to at least utter a word, but she was too shocked to even say a two-letter word.
Sunset saw what was happening with Princess Twilight and Timber, then she told Human Twilight and Starlight to get Princess Twilight out of there. Sunset called Timber in order to distract him. Starlight quickly grabbed Princess Twilight and pulled her behind the trees. After Human Twilight got into Princess Twilight’s position, she nervously greeted to Timber.
“Hi, Timber.” Human Twilight awkwardly. Timber was slightly confused because of the outfit she was recently wearing.
“What? What happened to your hood and other clothes?” he wondered.
Human Twilight had to come up with a quick reply. “Oh… uh, some trick I made up. It was one of my clones that I wanted to mess around with for a little, and then… here you were....”
“But If your clone is gone, then she should disappear with smoke, shouldn't she?” Timber explained.
“Minor experiment set back?” she uttered. Timber gave off a giggle for Twilight messing with him a bit. Sunset came and explained to Timber why they came back to Everfree forest. After hearing it, he nodded, saying that he might help them soon before his work. After giving them his phone number and saying his goodbye, Starlight got Princess Twilight out of the woods.
“I think I have leaves on my clothes,” she said while everyone laughed. “Did you find any magic?”
“No...” Sunset shook her head.
“Don’t worry, Princess, We'll find it. And if it works out, maybe we should call our friends and hang out at the Coffee shop...” Human Twilight smiled at her Princess counterpart, despite still feeling weird.
Princess Twilight nodded. “Sure...It will be fun...”
They both walked over to Sunset. “Can me and you just hang out instead?”
“Come on, ‘Twilight’,” Sunset said. “You have to know your counterpart so we can find the magic. This is very serious, especially about “Flash Sentry”...”
“What do you mean?” Twilight asked.
“I’m going to be sorry about this, but I told him to kind of get over with Twilight...” Sunset braced herself. Twilight overreacted for a second until Sunset and the other’s calm her down and tell her. They said that they will work this out at a later time. They leave to go to the Coffee Shop to join the others.
“So, what are we going to do?” Doggy Spike said.
“I don’t know yet.” Sunset said. They got inside the Coffee Shop, where Sunset’s Friends were there waiting for them.
“Hey! Princess Twilight is back!” Pinkie Pie shouted in excitement until her friends quickly covered her mouth.
Sunset and the others sat down with her friends and talked about the situation going on. At first, they had no clue what she mentioned in her whole story, but they had to think it through.
“So you need Princess Twilight to help us since there's magic coming somewhere and you can’t find it?” Applejack replied.
“It’s really hard for us to find it. We had to come back to Everfree Forest to see if there’s magic coming from there. Oddly enough, I was wrong about coming from somewhere else...” Sunset explained.
“But darling, who’s that by Twilight?” Rarity pointed at Starlight Glimmer.
“I needed some help because even I can’t find where Sunset is looking for myself. And if the magic gets more powerful, then I don’t think we can handle it. So I need Starlight to pony up in order to help us.”
“Pony Up?” Starlight never heard the term in her life.
Rainbow Dash clued her in. “It’s something we do in this world.”
“But how am I going to do that?” Starlight exclaimed.
“It’s the magic of Friendship that does it,” Human Twilight said. “And we do that by embracing are magic using these geodes. They were from the crystal cave, and they gave us super powers.”
Princess Twilight was amazed with the geodes the mane Seven had. “Wow! That's unbelievable. These must be the Elements of Harmony in this world!”
“Yeah and not only that,” Rainbow Dash boasted confidently. “I can go faster than anyone. I love my super powers!”
“You said that three times!” Fluttershy replied, annoyed.
Sunset had to ensure that the whole secret had to stay quiet. “Twilight, we really don’t want anyone to know this. Unlike your world, the people in this world are more normal and smart to see us.” (Meanwhile, Derpy tried to fill her cone with ice cream, but she missed.) Well, only the people who know us, but not everyone in the city. I mean, I just don’t want the popularity that way since I’m from Equestria as well.”
“Well, that’s something we don’t have in Equestria” Dragon Spike said sarcastically until he was picked up by Rarity.
“Awwwww….It’s great to see you again, you adorable little puppy.” Rarity petted and played with him. Doggy Spike, who’s on Fluttershy’s knees, looked confused.
“So, you love Rari-” Doggy Spike was interrupted as a Dragon Spike came off of Rarity’s hands and covering his counterpart mouth.
“Please don’t say that in front of her!” he pleaded. Though, almost everyone pretty much knew that Spike has a crush on Rarity, or at least Dragon Spike does.
“Geez! You don’t have to be personal.” Spike rolled his eyes.
“Princess Twilight, are you getting along with our Twilight?” Fluttershy uttered out of nowhere. They all gazed at both Human and Princess Twilight.
“I really don’t think we can handle this. I’m still in a tangle with this, and I can’t even say anything to her because this is the strangest thing that has ever happened so far.” Princess Twilight retorted. The girls looked at each other until Pinkie Pie hopped around.
“How about… we should have a slumber party at Twilight’s house!” She said.
“Oh no! no! no! no! no! I can’t have a girl who’s like me in my house! What if some of my parents or siblings might see her?” Human Twilight said.
Fluttershy had a plan of her own to resolve. “Maybe I can bring my friend Tree Hugger to distract your family, and you can take Twilight in your room.
“Well, I guess it could work. I can even show Twilight my books and lab...” Human Twilight decided to agree with the idea, and everyone cheered for the slumber party at Twilight’s.
Princess Twilight shook her head in shame. “Why do I always get in myself in predicaments like this?”
]After everyone set up their items and sleeping bags at Twilight’s house, the slumber party was in full swing. Fluttershy and Rarity were playing around, making cute faces with the two Spikes. Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie were teaching Starlight how to use her hands by playing a video game. Applejack, Tree Hugger, and Sunset Shimmer were showing them their laptops, while Human Twilight showed Princess Twilight her books and inventions.
“Those 2 Spikes are cute even if their Counterparts...” Fluttershy couldn't help but smile in a cute way.
“I know. They are so adorable, Darling.” Rarity agreed, Scratching Spike’s ear. Of course, he was in love every time she did that, eyes turning to hearts at every gaze.
Spike who’s by Fluttershy had to wonder why, showing little jealousy. “Wait, aren't I supposed to be with Rarity?”
“Well, you don’t have to… if you don’t want to...” Fluttershy said to him.
Pinkie tried giving a tutorial to Starlight, who would still have a problem with her hands. “Ok, so these are your fingers. You use them to touch something...”
“I think she knows how to do that in Princess Twilight’s world, Pinkie.” Rainbow Dash chimed in, giving Starlight the controller in order to teach her how to play the game. “Don’t worry, I’ll take it easy on you...”
Pinkie whispered to Starlight. “Don’t trust her, she hates losing!”
Princess Twilight looked astounded by the amount of being old she has been. “That’s look really impressive. In my world, I have a lot of books because I love reading. And, I do spells to save Equestria, amongst doing other things. I even have a Castle!”
“That’s actually pretty sweet that you’re a Princess in your world. I wish I was a Pony like you so I can do all that.” Human Twilight replied.
Princess Twilight nodded, trying to give her counterpart sympathy. “Yeah...”
In the meantime, The Dazzlings were spying through a window. Sure enough, they caught sight of their major rivals.
“That’s them alright,” Adagio smiled deviously. “Tomorrow, we will destroy them in the woods before we’ll be able to take over this world.”
“In the woods?” Aria Blaze scoffed before she saw two Twilights in the same room. “Wait a second, there’s two of them...”
“Interesting...” Adagio gave off an astounded and anticipated look. “ Maybe we should get those Twilights away from her friends to level the playing field. And at the right moment, we'll use our Pendants to finally end the Rainbooms once and for all.”
“Can we go now? You said we’ll get Tacos after this...” Sonata Dusk chimed in abruptly, despite Aria’s groan.
“Ok. we're done for the night let's go.” Adagio rolled her eyes as The Dazzlings walked away from Twilight’s House.
“Hey, do you want to see my lab?” Human Twilight asked.
“Sure!” Princess Twilight nodded until Rainbow Dash is groaned.
“Uhh come on! We were just about to watch the Daring Do movie.”
“Okay, fine. After the movie, we will go to my lab if we have time...” Human Twilight said. They both agreed and came down with her friends to watch the Daring Do movie.
After the girls were done watching the movie, they all went to sleep in Twilight’s room. As for Human Twilight, she was downstairs in the basement, showing Princess Twilight her lab. She finished giving the princess the full tour, while Princess Twilight tried to figure out her counterpart’s behavior.
“Twilight, I’m sorry that I acted weird. It’s just that I feel uncomfortable being here with you. Things just hasn’t been the same since you came here.” Princess Twilight lowered her head.
“I know things were not fun since we met again, but things are serious. There’s magic coming from somewhere in this world. Sunset needs you more than ever because I’m not that good with this. I know I saved Camp Everfree, but it was my friends who helped me, and you’re the only person who can fix this, being actually able to use magic without a hitch.”
“I know, but that's not the point. You see, when I saw you the first time, I was being nice. I never had any real opinions on you because this is so strange. I was speechless to do anything here anymore.”
Human Twilight walked toward her Princess counterpart. “You don’t have to stay away from this world just because of me. I know Princesses are busy as much as you are paranoid about this, and I can surely understand that. But, the friends you have here are still your friends, and none of us is ever going to change that. Plus, I know we didn’t have things we like, but that’s something people have. Also…, you know that guy Flash Sentry?”
Princess Twilight blushed for a bit. “Yeah... a long time ago...”
“You have to get over him,” Human Twilight tried to calm her down. “I’m sorry about this, but this will make both worlds feel safe. I know you like him that much, but he isn’t from your world. Also, Sunset told him that you won’t stay here all the time, and oddly enough, he managed to get over you.”
Princess Twilight closed her eyes, miniature tears slowly rolled down her face after hearing that.
Human Twilight gave her counterpart sympathy. “Look, I’m sorry things changed ever since you left, but it wasn’t my fault. I know you didn’t deserve this, but we can still work this out. Is there a Flash Sentry in your world?”
“Well, yes. But, he's in the Crystal Empire. I just spent most of my time in Ponyville, and sometimes in Canterlot. I only go to the Crystal Empire for any problems they have. I never had any time to hang out with him.” Princess Twilight Explained.
“It’s a shame, I know...” Human Twilight apologized.
Princess Twilight slightly overreacted. “I’m a princess, not an ordinary pony anymore! I was planning to stay instead of coming here. Sure, you may be me, but you have no idea on what it’s like being a princess. It’s not that easy!”
Princess Twilight cried, putting her head down on the table before Human Twilight put her hand on her shoulder. “We’ll fix this tomorrow, and if we do, we will get Flash here so you will talk to him again. And maybe, you can hang him one more time if you get that chance.” Princess Twilight agreed as they both headed back to sleep.
Sunset called Flash Sentry to come to Twilight’s in order to settle the awkwardness. As soon as Flash came to the girls, everyone but Princess Twilight welcomed him in.
“Twilight you have to talk to him!” Sunset shouting at Princess Twilight, who was in Human Twilight’s room. Starlight Glimmer came to Twilight’s aid and talked to her, despite her suspicion.
“Twilight, you have to do this right now.” Starlight encouraged her.
“… OK” Princess Twilight sighed, depressed while she slowly got up and headed downstairs. It was then she saw Flash, blushing and crying at the same time.
“Twilight…, what’s wrong?” Flash said as she saw Twilight. Everyone started to fill in Flash about everything that happened this whole weekend. After he came close to Princess Twilight.
“Twilight, it's okay...” he said. “I know we haven’t hang out a lot, but I get it now. You’re a princess from your world, and we can’t get pass this...”
Princess Twilight got even more depressed that she had nothing to say at all. Everyone felt bad for Princess Twilight, and even Human Twilight and Sunset tried cheering her up. Flash couldn't think of a better time to keep her company as much as everyone else.
“Don’t cry Twilight. Just because we’re not going to be together doesn't mean we're not friends. You were something I want to hang out because you are sweet, smart, and nice. We can be friends... if that makes you feel any better.”
Princess Twilight smiled as they both hugged tightly.
“Hey, if it makes you happier, we should hang out… go shopping, go to a restaurant, and maybe watch a movie...just for today….” Flash offered.
Princess Twilight agreed in happiness and they both headed outside to possibly clear the air.
“Well, at least things will get better after this...” Sunset shrugged.
“So, what are we going to do with this magic-going-to-places-problem?” Pinkie Pie said.
“I don’t really know.” Sunset replied before turning to Human Twilight. “Hey, Twilight. can you make an invention that can find Magic?”
“Sure. I did that before when I came here but this time, I’ll be more careful this time.” Human Twilight nodded, almost recalling the last time a device she invented caused an episode in the Friendship Games.
As the girls headed outside, Twilight finished the Radar device. Suddenly, they ran into the Dazzlings, who stood in front of Twilight's House this whole time.
“Did you miss us?”
The girls woke up, only to see themselves in Everfree Forest. Just as they looked around and tried to step somewhere, they found that they’re trapped inside a bubble of siren magic. Rainbow Dash was the first to react and attempt to escape, but it was no use.
“Get us out of here!” Rainbow Dash yelled.
“Forget it, all of you will never get out of here” a familiar voice barked. Up came the new and improved Dazzlings.
“Why are you doing this?” Starlight asked.
“Because you girls ruined everything we had after the Battle of the Bands. We had to talk jobs, find food, and find to take showers in the city.” Sonata stomped angrily.
“Do you ever take anything seriously?” Aria argued.
Applejack was the first to have discovered their pendants were repaired. “Hey! How did you get those Gems back together? We shattered them!”
“Magic was flying all over the place, and it made our pendants like new...” Aria said.
Sunset heard, having no idea how. “Wait, so you do know where the magic is coming from?”
“WE DON’T!” The Dazzlings shouted.
Adagio continued. “Now, before we take over the world, we need to get rid of you so you can never help anyone again! Luckily, we decided to do that in the forest so no one will see us...”
“Think again, you fiends!” Rarity boasted. “Gloriosa and Timber will find out about this, and they will call someone to stop this madness!”
“Oh no! What should we do? You mean those two witnesses?” Sonata Dusk faked being scared. It was then she showed them Gloriosa and Timber, hypnotized by their spell.
“NOOOO!” Human Twilight shouted in tears, watching from the trap. “You leave them alone! And let us go!”
The Dazzlings refused as Adagio came close to them. “Shout all you want, but you will never win this time. You and all your friends are helpless to break our spells, even your Princess friend… Speaking of which, where is your sister? Did she go back to her world because she got rejected?”
“No. She didn’t...,” Rainbow Dash shouted. “And there’s one more thing you don’t know: Things changed since the last time we dealt with you.
“Exactly! We have these!” Pinkie exclaimed. Then, the girls started to use their geodes in order to break the spell bubble. As soon as the bubble dissolved, Human Twilight, the two Spikes and Starlight managed to escape. However, the Dazzlings reacted quickly and recaptured the Mane Six. It wasn't long before they snatched the geodes away from them, rendering them powerless. Now, the Siren’s spells were indeed way too strong to take down, and Adagio was taking it lightly.
“I will never let you beat us again! You will be gone forever!” Adagio yelled at the Mane Six, who were stuck in the Siren’s spells.
Human Twilight and Starlight Glimmer ran fast as they can, along with the two Spikes.
“Girls, can we slow down!?” Spike called, hiding in Twilight’s bag.
Dragon Spike, being in Starlight’s backpack as well, followed. “I think we're far away from them!”
They slowed down, taking deep breaths and making sure that the coast was clear. They were indeed safe for the time being, but not the others. They needed to find Princess Twilight in order to stop the Sirens. Suddenly, they saw Princess Twilight and Flash Sentry getting out of Flash’s car. Human Twilight and Starlight Glimmer approached to them, relieved that the counterpart was safe and out of danger. But, by the time Princess Twilight told them about the situation, and their friends being in danger, Twilight and Flash became shocked.
“What are we going to do?” Starlight said.
Princess Twilight came up with a plan. “Maybe I can make up a counter spell on them. But, those only six of us - not enough.”
“Maybe we can get more friends...” Spike in Twilight's backpack said.
“It’s really not that easy...” Spike in Starlight’s backpack said. It was then Starlight saw something.
“Um Twilight, you really need to take a look at this.” Starlight discovered. Sure enough, the Statue has been leaking out more magic.
Princess Twilight was surprised. “Oh no! That must be how the Sirens got their gems repaired.”
The group needed to think and act fast, until Starlight has the idea for them. The idea was to get two Twilights to work together, and use whatever counter-spell possible against the Sirens. Flash and the dogs looked back and saw Gloriosa and Timber, still in the Sirens’ trance, and tried to snap them out of it.
“Wait” Princess Twilight paused for a moment. “What if it doesn't work? I don’t think it can work this way.”
Human Twilight retorted. “Twilight, I know we didn’t get along as best friends, but that's besides the point. Right now, we have to deal with the Statue, and save our friends. They are counting on us!”
“I know I don’t belong here, but we’re friends and friends always work together...” Princess Twilight looked up. She came to the realization that her friends are counting on her, and her counterpart. Stopping the Sirens won't be as easy as last time, so it would take more than magic to take them down again.
Both Twilights, both Spikes, Starlight, and Flash all went back to the Everfree forest. But, in front of them was Gloriosa Daisy and Timber Spruce, still under the Siren’s spell. Starlight was surprised of the whole encounter, but what clouded her mind was the ‘pony up’ thing her friends had mentioned earlier. The problem was that she has no element whatsoever to even ‘pony up’ with.
“I’m sure I can pony up somehow...” Starlight said in thought.
“Me and Twilight will take down the Dazzlings. I will get those Gem Pendants away from them. Otherwise, they might gain more magic, or worse...” Human Twilight requested.
“...They'll head back to Equestria.” Princess Twilight added.
“What? Why?” Human Twilight questioned, turning to her counterpart.
“The Dazzlings are actually Sirens, and they're also from Equestria. You’ll get it once this world turns to normal.” Princess Twilight explained. Human Twilight nodded as they began with their plan.
Meanwhile, somewhere far into the forest, The Dazzlings continued to torture Twilight’s Friends. Proud as they were, their magic came stronger as they help on to the Elements’ power.
“You won’t get away with this!” Sunset barked.
“Oh yeah? Who’s going to stop us?” Sonata Dusk smirked. Little did they know that Twilight’s group were behind of the Sirens.
“Ok Spike, go distract the Dazzlings, I’ll go help Gloriosa and Timber.” Spike Dragon instructed.
“No problem!” Doggy Spike nodded. Flash tried to keep the two dogs safe by keeping an eye on them. As for Starlight, she tried to ‘pony up’ but she still didn't know how to. Human Twilight, who still had her geode, while Princess Twilight tried to use another method of magic in order to stop the Sirens.
“Ok, time to take the Sirens down once and for all!” Both Twilights aimed their powers at them. But, it was still no use against their rivals.
“Is that the best you’ve got, Twilight?” Adagio huffed with a smirk.
Princess Twilight’s counterspell has had little to no effect on the Dazzlings’ spells. And, neither does Human Twilight, but she still kept on trying.
Princess Twilight turned to Starlight. “Starlight! You have to get are friends out of there!”
“I’m trying! This is way too hard.” Starlight held on.
Magic doesn't only come from Equestria; it’s always everywhere!” Princess Twilight called out.
“But, Twilight-”
“Please Starlight! You are only hope!” Put indeed Twilight encouraged her. As for the others, Flash stood away from the Sirens. But, the two Spikes were failing to get the spell off of Gloriosa and Timber.
Princess Twilight had an idea, and called out to Starlight. “Do what your cutie mark does to everyone!”
Starlight hadn't thought of it since she was promised not to something like that again after being a dictator of a village. However, this was a whole different matter altogether because her friends are already in danger. Suddenly, two ears and a tail magically sprouted, and she managed to pony up. In the process, the spells on the Mane Six wore off, and they all ponied up as well.
As soon as their necklaces returned rightfully to their necks, their super powers were back on track. Princess Twilight was the last to pony until she reunited with the rest of her friends. As for Gloriosa and Timber, they were finally back to their senses again. Of course, that has definitely put the Dazzlings right to a disadvantage. Princess Twilight’s power, along with the others, were aimed at their rivals as well as their repaired pendants.
“You may have the magic to get your Gems repaired, but you’re going back to Equestria where you belong! And you will never come back to this world again!” Both Twilights shouted as soon as their magic beams shot out, contacting the unlucky Dazzlings, before vanishing them back to where they came from. Everything in Everfree Forest was finally back to normal, and Princess Twilight and her Counterpart hugged together as their plan was a success.
“We did it!” Human Twilight both exclaimed joyfully.
“I think we know each other already.” Princess Twilight smirked with both of them giggling. However, the Mane Six were in a trance of confusion. The Twilight Counterparts nearly realized that Gloriosa and Timber eyed the two, and thought they had seen double after the spell.
Human and Princess Twilight gasped. “Timber! It's not what it looks like!...”
Timber mistook Princess Twilight for Human Twilight and got in a closet look. “Didn't I just saw you yesterday?”
Twilight awkwardly nodded “Yes...”
Sunset had to fill Timber and Gloriosa on everything, and they decided to go with it and keep it as a secret, just like Flash and the others did.
“Well, either way, I just wanted to thank you for saving us again...” Gloriosa said.
“Even if there are double Twilights, I’m still best friends with you regardless...” Timber said to Human Twilight, who was now blushing after receiving a hug from him. Princess Twilight and the others either giggled or smirked at Human Twilight.
“Still adorable.” Rarity said while Rainbow Dash scoffed.
Flash Sentry waved goodbye to Princess Twilight, who also waved back on her way to the statue. As much as it hurt to see her go yet again, there would be a chance that he would try to move on, despite the circumstances.
“I’m going to be fine now...” Princess Twilight said to Flash. It was then Sunset examined the statue leaking magic.
Twilight approached to Sunset. “I know this is hard to fix. But, I have to get back to Equestria soon. I’m going to come up with a spell to take The Dazzlings somewhere they can’t escape. Maybe can you put something up there so that magic won’t go anywhere?”
Sunset shook her head. “I can’t. It would go through something, and probably break the portal.”
“Well, I got nothing right now. Maybe I can find an idea to fix this solution.” Princess Twilight replied.
“So, was this weekend a waste of time for you?” Sunset asked in wonder.
“No, it really wasn’t.” Princess Twilight admitted. “In fact, I had a fun weekend to hang out with you and your friends, aside of stopping g The Dazzlings again. But, I finally got to know my counterpart now. We’re even best friends.”
Human Twilight was happy to have heard that. “Maybe if you come back, we can get to know each other better.”
Princess Twilight nodded. “Yeah, and I promise I’ll be more serious to know you better”.
“(Sniff) I’m going to miss you do dragon Spike.” Doggy Spike cried in tears.
“I’m going to miss you too!.” Dragon Spike said. As for the Mane Five said, they said goodbye to Starlight Glimmer, who waved back.
“We are never going to forget you!” Pinkie Pie exclaimed, hugging Starlight.
Starlight hugged back until she and Pinkie both let go. “Don’t worry, I will never forget all of you.”
And with that, Twilight, Spike, and Starlight made their way through the portal back to their world.
“So what are we going to do, now with the portal going haywire?” Applejack wondered.
“Twilight has to think about this for a moment. But in the meantime, we just have to go everywhere and save the places that might have magic during our free time. Maybe go to places just to make sure we get magic away from them...”
Then Rainbow Dash zoomed. “Oh! can we use our powers to get there?”
Everyone glared at Rainbow Dash, and Sunset had to warn her. “We’re not using our powers out in the open.”
“Come on!” Rainbow complained. “I just wanted to be like a superhero.”
“Rainbow, may I remind you again that this isn't superhero business, especially with whatever magical’s about to run amuck anytime soon?” Applejack replied to Rainbow.