Silver the hedgehog has decision paralysis on Mobius, but he’s talked into going back to Equestria to see his friends and send time with somepony he cares about.

The Hedgehogs return to Equestria for the Grand Galloping Gala, and after a small prank from Sonic and Rainbow Dash, Shadow and Twilight have a talk about their shared grief

(Major Spoilers for my Fanfic Sprawling Light) Two unimportant ponies have a discussion about war and friendship in the dusty town of Appleloosa.

Following the horrific deaths of his friends at the hands of the Metal Tails Doll, a mentally drained Sonic drags Shadow and Silver through a portal to Equestria where he tries to find adventure but ends up finding more and more questions.