Equestria Girls Remake: Sunset Shimmer's Return
It was almost midnight, Twilight and her friends giggle while hugging each other. It is now high time for the princess, Ben, Spike and Phobos to finally go back home, and quickly.
"You'll look out for one another from now on, won't you?" Twilight ask her new found friends in concern. "I will be looking out for her."
Twilight of course is referring to Sunset Shimmer. The girl right now is sadly preparing to leave the school forever while her minions Snips and Snails are cleaning up the mess that she messed up during her madness. Vice-Principal Luna is nearby sternly supervising the two as they bring in bricks and cement, to clean up the mess as punishment for their actions.
The students and Hobo Joe, no longer afraid of Sunset, Boris and/or the goons, finally told Celestia and Luna as to what Sunset has been doing. That, along with the photographs and the girl's confessions, are enough for them to punish Sunset and her goons for what they did. As a result, Sunset was expelled but she agrees to return to Equestria with Twilight since the former believed this is the time to return to her real home. The girl may have changed but she in guilt must accept her punishment for the crimes even if Sunset was indeed manipulated by the Superior.
"Of course we will." Rarity said with a smile though frowns a bit. "Although I do expect some sort of apology for last spring's debacle."
"I have a feeling she'll be handing out a lot of apologies." Twilight giggles a bit. It's true, Sunset Shimmer will have to go through a lot if she wishes to regain the trust of everyone that she and her pals has broken during her time in this world should the girl decided to come back later when the mirror can be used again.
"I wouldn't worry much about Sunset Shimmer being trouble anymore, now that she'll have friends to keep her on the good path, right Twilight?" Ben came near Twilight to have his arm around her shoulder in smiling to what the girl said about Sunset Shimmer no longer being a threat and to start fresh with a new start back in Equestria. "Besides, I've also asked Hoboken Joe to have Boris & his gang have quite the janitorial work for making a big mess. Not to mention fix the blackmail stuff & find Miss Mona Craft's prize artwork the guy's been trying to get back." As Ben stated this, he saw with a smiling Hoboken Joe looking back to him with the same expression, while staring back to Boris, Dum Dum & Boxco in enforcing Vice-Principal Luna's task of having the students work hard to fix & clean up this mess.
"Hehe; bet they'll be cleaning up their bad act for a long time." Nyx giggled under her breath in seeing what Boris & his stooges in this world are gonna be doing to fix their behavior. "What about Snips & Snails?" The girl remembers the colt versions of the two, so shouldn't the ones here be the types as to be goofs, but not exactly evil minion material.
"They're just going along to help out, they were just blindly following orders without much thought to what they get out of it in the end." Ben explained to his daughter about what Snips & Snails will be doing at the time. "It's almost like Trixie from our world how those two behave to be complete obsessive followers to the ones that they think is great." He knows about the Snips & Snails that were troublesome goofs to deal with in Ponyville, but they were nothing of evil back there as they are here in this world, it'll be tough but fair for their case.
"What about the Trixie here?" Phobos asked about recalling about how they know a human version of Trixie they've come to know, what will be her issue?
"As much as it's strange, let's just say…Trixie might get through to Boris." Ben rubbed the back of his neck in slowly stating a fact, about Trixie somehow getting Boris of this world to like her, maybe even love the girl. "Hugh, if that ever happened back home, we'll all be amazed." The guy sighed from such a thing that if that happens with their own pony versions of Boris & Trixie, then they'll all be surprise to see that.
"Agreed," Twilight nods in thinking that Trixie & Boris being together, if that were to happen in their world like it did here, that be someday for the ponies.
"We better get going." Spike said in concern, reminding his friend that it's time to get back. The portal will soon close and won't open again for another 2.5 years.
"Right, well, time to go!" Phobos exclaims with a smile.
"I know we've only been friends for a short time, but I'm going to miss all of you so much." Twilight said, sighing as she hugs her friends, the human ones, for what may be the last time. Who knows, though? The princess could see them again, right?
Unknown to the group, a familiar figure in a hood is about to head home through the portal...though he spots Derpy spotting him, saying happily, "My love, wait!"
"Look, a muffin!" Lorcan exclaims quickly while pointing at nothing, making Derpy runs off excitedly in search of the 'muffin' itself.
"Where, where?!"
Lorcan chuckles a bit and jumps into the portal quickly. Hopefully no one is there is greet him as he has to come home with less trouble as possible. As Twilight says goodbye, Pinkamena came up to her and says, "Twilight, what that creep said about me, well, after all we are like your friends in the other world but if you ever meet me, no, the real one in your world, tell her I said hi, ok?"
"Uh ok," Twilight said with a shrug of confusion.
Pinkamena then hugs Twilight. As she returns the hug, Golden Heart says in his mind, 'I would not be surprised if the real me's little sister may do that one day when she no longer needs to hide.'
Flash shook Ben's hand while smiling. The prince said, "Thanks for everything, Flash. You're a great friend. I'm very sorry for everything: being jealous, hiding secrets and putting you in danger."
Flash chuckled, "C'mon, stop it. I told you for the last time. It's okay and no harm's done. Everything I do is for you, my best friend. You're doing this and getting the crown back is for everyone and Twilight. That's what Prince Charmings do." The student smile making his pal smile right back.
"Yeah, you're right. Thanks."
"I'm gonna miss you girls." Nyx said, preparing to say her last goodbye to the human version of the CMC.
"Me too, Nyx; Thanks; Yer're a great friend." Apple Bloom said with a smile on her face.
"Me three; this is the best and last night we ever had." Sweetie said with a smile as well.
"All of us made an awesome friends, along with you sis- I mean, your mom and dad." Scootaloo remarks, then groans a bit. "Aw man, I'm still getting used to that."
Nyx smiles as she said, "Don't worry, you don't have to get used to it. Pinkie said that this world had my Human form, and probably a sister to Twilight. I think she would make a good friend to you all."
The CMC smiled, saying together, "Maybe. But thanks."
Nyx and CMC hugged together. Sunset Shimmer approached Twilight and her friends; the alicorn ask her new friend, "Are you ready to face the things that you've done? If you apologize, then Princess Celestia may give you a chance to become her student."
Sunset smile gently and nods her head, saying, "Thank you, Twilight. I only hope she can give me a chance, and hopefully he can too." The girl was referring to the Flash Sentry back in Equestria, hoping that he will forgive her for what Sunset has done years ago.
Ben smiles as he assures, "I'm sure he will. He missed you so much, as you do too."
Nyx smiles, adding, "If you're his somepony special, then I'm sure whoever he is will forgive you."
Sunset hugs Nyx, saying, "Thank you, Nyx."
Ben turns to Flash one last time, saying, "Thanks for everything, Flash. Don't worry, if Equestria has Sunset Shimmer, then this world should have too. You and her will one day meet and be together again."
Flash chuckles, saying, "Of course. I know that, your majesty." Ben gave an annoyed glare to Flash making him chuckled, "Just kidding, Ben."
Flash gave Ben a noogie on his head after he grabbed his head. They both laughed.
With that, the heroes from Equestria as well as Sunset then heads to the horse statue, hoping that the portal is opened long enough for them to make it through.
"That crown really does suit you, Princess Twilight." Spike said to Twilight with a slight smirk.
"You know what, Spike? I am starting to feel a little more comfortable wearing it." Twilight said as she looks at her crown in approval while the gang heads to the statue.
"Still worry about the nightmares? You know whether you should be benevolent or a tyrant?" Ben asks Twilight, pondering if the girl is still worried about those nightmares.
"Are you sure that you can handle being a leader? It's not an easy job ." Nyx said to her mother in concern.
Twilight smiled, explaining, "Being a princess doesn't have to do with benevolent and a tyrant, it has to do what you think, do and believe in right and best for everyone and everypony. Even if I had become evil, I know that I will return to myself because I had you, my friends and family, no matter what. I'm not afraid anymore."
"That's good to hear, Twilight. You really had me worried." Ben said, hugging Twilight.
Twilight smiled, adding, "Not anymore."
Nyx smiled, happy to hear that her adopted mother will be all right. She said, "That's good enough."
"And the wings," Phobos ask, knowing Twilight will be getting her wings back upon returning to Equestria.
"I've been walking on two legs and picking things up with these!" Twilight laughs as she motions to her legs and hands which the girl won't have anymore upon returning home, "Wings? I'm thrilled that's all I'll be dealing with back in Equestria!"
Spike laughs a bit, "That crown really does suit you, Princess Twilight."
The others laugh with Spike as they all goes through the portal. As the others watch and wave goodbye, the new wings, pony ears and tails disappear from the Mane Five, meaning that the magic was only temporarily. Pinkie pauses a bit then rush after as if wanting to go into the portal...only to slam right into the base of the statue before falling back onto her butt onto the ground. The portal is now closed again for another 2.5 years.
"Oh, bummer," Pinkie groans a bit in disappointment. She wanted to see Equestria too! Oh well, maybe when another 2.5 years is up...
"I'm going to miss them." Fluttershy said with a sigh. It won't be the same without Twilight, Ben, Nyx, Spike and Phobos around. The school was back to the way it was before Sunset Shimmer thanks to them.
"Me too," The trio of CMC said at the same time. They too will miss their good pal Nyx.
Pinkie, recovering, grins as she bounces back up, saying happily, "Remember girls, if Equestria has Twilight, Ben, Nyx, Phobos and Spike, then this world probably should have too."
"If yew say so, but fer someone we know isn't going 'ta be easy." Applejack said to Pinkie in concern.
"Why?"
"First, Spike and Phobos are dogs, not talking like the ones we know of. Second, we can't simply say 'Hey, my friends. How do we know you? Because we've made friends with your pony forms'; they will think we're crazy. Third, Nyx won't be Twilight's daughter, but sister. It's going to hard to get used to it." Flash explains to Pinkie. He's right. The Twilight, Ben, Nyx and dogs of their world won't be the same as the ones from Equestria so it may be complicated to be pals with them all.
Rainbow nods, saying, "Flash's right. We don't know where their Human forms live. We have to get used to it, and not tell them about our pony friends."
"And if they do?" Rarity asks in concern.
"Then, you have to tell them the truth." A familiar voice spoke up. Everyone looked surprised and confused as they see a smiling Principal Celestia coming up. Somehow, the woman knew the truth all along! "Tomorrow, I'm having a visit from my family. My son is Benjamin Mare while his girlfriend is Twilight Sparkle."
Everyone was shocked of it. Applejack is the first to speak up, "They're coming here tomorrow?"
"That's shocking and unexpected." Rarity said in amazement.
"If they ask about the mess, I guess we should tell them everything." Fluttershy said shyly. If the human versions of Twilight and Ben want to know what happen, hopefully the truth can set everyone free.
"Might as well. I only hope that they are same or at least good as the ones we know of." Rainbow said pondering about what the human versions of her new friends would be like.
"I'm sure that they are. But first, we go easy on them first by introducing ourselves. We then tell them about ourselves before the truth." Flash explains, wanting everyone to go easy on the newcomers before getting to the truth part.
"I got it! How about we celebrate the party for our visitors," Pinkie squeals excitedly.
Celestia smiles, nodding as she said with a nod, "That's an excellent idea, Pinkie; my family would love it."
"Ah can't wait 'ta meet Nyx." Apple Bloom said, eager to meet the human version of Nyx for real. It would be like having a fresh new start.
"Hopefully it's not being a mother and daughter thing. Or else it's going to be awkward." Sweetie said in concern.
Scootaloo nods, adding, "No kidding; It will be weird and awesome. But being friends is important and magic."
Everyone but Celestia put their hands together in the middle and shouted, "Yeah!"
Back in the world of Equestria, the princesses and the Mane Five waits anxiously. Shining, who has got his business done a while ago, was there, waiting in hopes that his sister and the other would come back before the portal closed. Luckily for Lorcan, he manages to get out of the mirror and leave before they came to see the progress.
To the group's delight, Twilight, Ben, Nyx, Spike and Phobos came back...and back to their ponies and Dragons selves, the ponies standing fell back onto their four hooves once more, all of them are butt naked again. To their surprise, Sunset came back as well.
"Twilight," Fluttershy exclaims with a happy smile on her face.
"Ah, you're back!" Rainbow remarks with a smirk.
"You got your crown!" Rarity squeals, seeing that Twilight's crown is back on her head. She blinks upon seeing the new Fall Formal prince crown on Ben's head, "Uh, Ben darling? Are you wearing a crown of your own?"
"Oh that." Ben said with a slight chuckle while tipping the Fall Formal crown on his head. "Well, it's kinda a long story, yeah."
"I knew you could do it!" Pinkie giggles happily, this call for a party big time!
"Oh, we were so worried." Applejack said with a sigh, relieved that her friends came back safe and sound.
"Awww, I was getting used to being so cute and fluffy." Phobos said, disappointed that he is back to his somewhat dull Dragon self and not his cute and fluffy self.
Nyx giggles, petting Phobos while saying, "I don't know, you're still cute and fluffy to me." This made the Moon Dragon grin widely.
"Arf arf."
Sunset saw Princess Celestia looking at her, causing her to look down in guilt, knowing that the Alicorn of the Sun wishes to speak with her. The orange unicorn said while bowing, "Princess Celestia, please fortgive me. Whatever punishment is that you got, I will accept it. I am so sorry for everything."
"I'm glad you did, Sunset. I forgive you. However, you are no longer my student." Celestia said sternly, making Sunset looks down. The princess however smiles as she add, "But my most faithful student will be your teacher now, she will teach and guide you about friendship. But I still can guide you, if there is a problem you are having."
Sunset sobbed and smiled as she quickly hugged her former mentor, saying gently, "Thank you, Princess Celestia. I won't fail you."
"You won't. I need to talk with you about something important but it can wait till tomorrow, you and everyone are tired."
"Of course, your highness."
Twilight smiles to the ones who came with her, saying in amusement, "I think she's going to be fine. Sunset is now in good hands."
"What are hands? You mean those things that Megan and her family have got?" Rainbow asks Twilight, a bit confused by that part, unaware that her friend meant that Sunset will be fine and will be helped from now on.
Shining Armor hugged Twilight, looking concerned as he scold the little alicorn princess, "Twiley, you had me worried! Don't you go do something dangerous and stupid, young lady! You've seriously gotta stop making me worried. It's getting embarrassing."
Twilight shrugged, pointing out to her worried big brother, "I can't help it. I couldn't let Equestria or another world be in danger. As princess, it is my duty to protect my home, my people, my friends, my family and my loved ones." Geez, and ponies say that she is freaked out when it comes to her big brother.
Shining chuckle, "Sounded like you've mature well; I had the feeling that you're getting used to being a princess very well since that going after the crown."
"I learn a great lesson, from my friends, my mentor, my family, and especially you. 'My decision is always stick with my family especially you, Twiley. Even if I'm the prince, it doesn't mean that I'll change because I have you and everypony I remember and love. My decision is always what's best for everyone.' Sounds familiar? So, I'm going to be myself and do my best for everypony."
Shining sobbed in happiness, "Atta girl. I was so worried that you won't overcome your nightmare. But now, I'm happy and proud of you."
Both Shining and Twilight sobbed and hugged together. Princess Celestia looked at her son with a stern face. Ben sighs as he knew what he should do. Face his punishment for disobeying her orders not to come in the first place.
Ben sighs again as he trots up to his mother, saying in regret, "Mom, I'm really sorry for disobeyed you, and go off without thinking of the consequences. I'm a terrible son."
Princess Celestia approached Ben. Using her wing, she gets her son closer to her and hugged him. Celestia smiled which made Ben confused. She doesn't seem angry at him!
"You've made me proud, my son. If you and your family had not gone with Twilight, I would've feared the worst for her." Celestia said to her adopted son gently, "Disobeying the order is one thing, but helping friends and family is utmost important of all. You are so much like your father, Ben."
Ben smiled, saying, "Thanks." The stallion hugged his mother. He then realized something, "By the way, mom, who is my father? You seem to know him, even though I'm your adopted son."
"When you're old enough, I will tell you everything. But for now, I believe you should rest and spend time with your family."
Ben smiled, planning on telling his mother his thoughts later, "I guess you're right. I'm just glad that all of us are home."
As the group walk through the palace halls, the girls couldn't help but bugged Twilight with questions about her stay in the other world. Fluttershy ask eagerly, "Where did you stay?"
"What did they wear?" Rarity asks anxiously to Twilight.
"Did you have fun?" Pinkie ask playfully while bouncing u and down.
"What'd yew eat?" Applejack asks Twilight curiously.
"Would you say she's just as awesome as me?" Rainbow asks eagerly. Twilight, Sunset, Ben, Nyx, Spike and Phobos has told their friends about the other Main Five who lived in that world, the other girls were amazed that there are indeed human versions that exist.
"Whoa, whoa, calm down, calm down!" Nyx laughs to her honorary aunts with a laugh, "One at a time!"
Twilight sighs a bit, "I want to tell you all everything, I do, but I'm just so exhausted from all the dancing."
Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Fluttershy, Rarity, Princess Cadance ask in surprise and disbelief, "Dancing?" Twilight herself actually danced? Bizarre, she isn't much on dancing, even on one of her birthdays!
Before the Alicorn could respond, Twilight bumped into a familiar Pegasus guard from before, causing her to fall to the floor as they both yelp, "Oh!" Flash gave a smile to Twilight, kinda like the same one that his human self has done.
"We've got to stop bumping into each other like this." Flash remark. He chuckled while helping Twilight up. "Seriously, your Prince Charming is so gonna kill me when hanging out with you."
Ben chuckled, "Not anymore, old friend." The prince approached Flash and hugged with him, "So good to see you."
Flash smiled, hugging back as he said, "So good to see that you're back. I knew you would return home safely."
Ben smirked while asking skeptically, "You sure?"
Flash chuckled, "Seriously? After so long being best friends, you'd still doubting me? Now why would I lie to you when we're good friends?"
"No, I still doubt you." The stallion said suddenly. Flash is shocked upon hearing this before Ben laughed. "Of course, I still trust you, and I'd prefer to hear that sentence since our foal hood. It is a habit to remember."
Flash smiled as he remarks, "Of course. Is Sunset alright?"
Ben smiled as he moved aside to reveal a big surprise to his friend. Sunset wore a sun necklace, sobbing while smiling at Flash. The Pegasus smiled too as well as they both galloped and hugged together, happy to be together once more.
"It's really you! I'm sorry for everything I've done to you and this world, my love!" Sunset sobs in happiness to Flash. "It's been three years since I've left Equestria. But to be honest, I'd really miss you so much. You had stolen my heart. I will never forget about you and the things you've done for me. I will always love you, my love."
Flash sobbed and cried softly as he knew that Sunset is still the same Unicorn that he loved: kind, generous and gentle before she turned into a selfish and cruel pony.
Flash calms down enough as he spoke up, "I know you are. I know you would return to me someday. I'm so glad you're alright." The Pegasus turns to Ben and say, "Thank you, Ben for everything. You sure it's not fake?"
Ben smiles as he use some familiar words on Flash, "Now why would I lie to you when we're good friends?"
Ben and Flash hugged again. Twilight, Nyx, the Mane Five, Princess Cadance, Spike and Phobos except Shining Armor were confused and worried. What is this all of the sudden? These two acted like old pals!
Twilight is the first to speak up, "Who's that?"
Ben smirks, motioning to Flash as he begins to introduce his best friend, "Everypony, I would like you to meet my very first and best friend since my foal hood: Flash Sentry."
Twilight, Nyx, Spike and Phobos gasp in surprise, "Flash Sentry?"
"What's wrong? Do you know him?" Cadance ask her sister in-law in surprise.,
Phobos shrugs a bit, "Sort of."
Spike adds in, "And kind of." After all, who could forget someone like Flash Sentry, right?
Shining chuckled, helping out, "Ben's right; Flash Sentry is Ben's first friend." Everyone looked at Shining Armor, amazed that he knows about this. "I kinda met and talk with Flash when he was a rookie and I first join the Royal Guard. He was so lonely upon hearing that Ben disappeared, you know what I'm talking about."
"I'm honor to meet you, Princess Twilight." Flash said with a smile. Ben and Sunset smiled as in it's okay to kiss Ben's fillyfriend's hoof for a while. He kissed Twilight's hoof. "Ben sure picked the right friend and filly." He chuckled. "Trust me; I was so worried that Ben wouldn't make it without me."
Ben chuckled, rolling his eyes as he answers, "Not anymore. I've learn to be brave and heroic from you, old friend."
"Seriously; If Flash Sentry is your first and best friend, then why do you had problems with Flash's human form when we first met him?" Nyx ask her adopted father puzzled. Why would her father be fine with the pony version if the human one gave him problems in the other world?
"Yeah; Why?" Twilight ask Ben in amusement.
Sunset ask Ben in amusement, "Worried that Flash would take Twilight as his fillyfriend? The only pony you should worry about now is Boris the Animal."
Flash chuckled, then turn to Ben, asking, "Ben, did you learn the Royal Guard's strategy: observe, analysis and concluded lesson?"
Ben blushed, saying sheepishly, "Sort of. I just want to make sure of it, and especially the words I'm familiar with about Flash's Human Form. Guess what? I can trust him since he and Flash are the same."
Flash chuckled, "Of course. After all, I taught you well about being a hero and a Royal Guard. You are a hero now. Well done."
Ben smiled, saying, "Thanks."
Applejack smirk a bit, saying, "Oooh! Better be careful, Ben! Somepony may have a crush on 'de new guy!"
"No. No, I don't." Twilight insists to Applejack in amusement. "Besides, we just settle this, remember?"
Rarity gasps, "She does! She absolutely does!" Some of the others look at her oddly. "Well, I would say that if Twilight does has a crush, I was only practicing."
Twilight admit, "I admit I like him, but not enough to betray Ben or him. Anyway, don't be ridiculous. I don't even know him more. He just..."
"Totally reminds you of a guy you met in the other world who played guitar, was in a band, and helped prove you didn't destroy all the decorations for a big dance, so you could still run for princess of the big dance, and then asked you to dance at that dance but does so as a friend and is a human pal of Ben!" Pinkie spoke a bit longer. The others look at the pink pony who took a long breath in amazement; some of their jaws almost hit the floor. "Right?"
"How did you know that?"
"Just a hunch!"
"Well ain't this a nice little picture worth seein'?" A voice from a familiar red-neck was heard as who should enter around now then...Hoboken Joe, aka Hobo Joe, the pony version that Ben, Twilight and those that went into the other world know him.
"Hobo Joe; why are you here?" Ben responded surprise to see an old friend of his all so sudden.
"Well the princess requested that I come clean up the Crystal Empire's library for the festivities, being that I live in the Canterlot Castle in the Library, and been made as Honory Task Volunteer, and I thought I surprise you Benny boy. Plus, it's been about so long since I've seen you." Hobo Joe came over to give a little hoof tap on Ben which made them both smile off in being glad to see one another after sometime.
"Heck, me an' 'de rest here were surprise 'ta learn 'dat yew all knew a member o' 'de Apple Family ways back." Applejack responded to state what surprised the Mane Six is that they learn about who the girls came across.
"Right, he's told us some interesting stories." Rainbow Dash nods in hearing some great stories from this guy.
"About how Twilight & Ben knew another when they were young." Pinkie Pie smiled to bounce in hearing a story when Ben & Twilight were little.
"And how he and Ben were both in love, it was very nice." Fluttershy smiled to nod in finding such a story a nice thing to hear.
"And how this fine gent managed to inspire Ben & encourage Twilight during their hardest moments before the whole Demon Pony fiasco, it was truly a divine story to hear to pass the time while waiting, darlings." Rarity wave motion how from what Hobo Joe has told them, he helped Ben out when he was shy & needed another friend's help on his dealings with love for Twilight and how the old stallion helped Twilight when her special pony went missing when he was turned into a Demon Pony, very old stuff indeed .
"So, what did ye all see?" Hobo Joe asked off in what this gang musta seen during their trip through the magic mirror.
"Would you believe crazy stuff and about another you doing stuff no hobo janitor ever does?" Phobos spoke off in pointing out something majorly weird in what Twilight's group saw and another Hoboken Joe to boot.
"Yeah, and that you're a retired veteran soldier with a cool bike driving motion to fire off mud pies from a tennis racket machine," Spike issued off in how he saw the other Hobo Joe fight off the demonic forces against Sunset Shimmer when she was evil, it was crazily awesome.
"If that's how awesome you were back there, then you must be just as cool here." Nyx spoke off in issuing about this pony being something else.
"Well, I wouldn't say I'm 'all' dat great. I just do what seems right." Hobo Joe rubbed the back of his neck in feeling a little overwhelmed, he didn't do nothing like that around here and he's not all that great or maybe he's just being modest.
"As usually, you never change in our eyes." Twilight spoke from coming over, and then giving Hobo Joe a hug, like she did when she was a filly unicorn long ago. "But it's thanks to you in more ways than you think that you helped me & Ben in our tough lives." The now alicorn Twilight gave praise to Hoboken Joe that without his own efforts, even from another version of himself, things would have been hard for the girl and her love Ben without...their dear hobo pal.
"Hoboken Joe, you've been like the second closest friend to me ever since I was young before I disappeared, and if you saw me in peril, I can almost believe for sure that you save me no matter what." Ben approached to put his left hoof on Hobo Joe's left side to proudly issue how much he appreciates the guy and in seeing that if there was trouble with him needing aid, he can feel alright knowing that an 'old' friend like this retired veteran hobo can be there to bail him out.
"Aw shucks, you fillies & colts are making me blush and almost makin' me cry for joy!" Hobo Joe sniffs from feeling so much joy & happiness; it was enough to make him cry. "Sniff, whatever the case maybe, I'm always here to help. No matter how messy it maybe," He issue off before hugging Ben along with Twilight.
"As usually, he makes a statement from his janitorial work." Phobos rolled his eyes in seeing that was a clear pun use from a janitor, even a hobo one.
"Aw, lighten up, the guy's as much a good pony to know he's there even if he's only a hobo!" Spike shrug off to not bother, this pony's okay.
"Yah; Mr. Hobo Joe has that special magic touch, even as an Earth pony, he just makes us feel glad when we're sad." Nyx smiled to come over to join the hugging moment with her folks with their old friend, a special hobo even.
A while later, after a meeting with the princesses, Twilight, Ben and Nyx headed to the balcony while the others followed them. But they were stopped by the curtain when it closed them. Flash smirked as he waves them off, saying, "C'mon, ponies, let the couples have time together."
"Yeah, Flash's right; Ben and Twilight need time alone." Spike said with a grin. After all that Twilight and has gone through, they need some alone time.
Sunset giggles in agreement, "Twilight and Ben have been through enough of one journey and being Humans. Those two need privacy and alone time."
Spike pauses then shrugs as he remarks, "Yeah, Flash and Sunset's right. Ben and Twilight need some time alone."
"Unless you want us to do the something bad at you when you're alone with somepony special," Phobos said with a mischievous look on his little Dragon face.
Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Shining Armor and Princess Cadance nodded their heads as they agreed to leave Twilight and Ben alone. Outside on the balcony, Ben and Twilight looked at each other and smiles. Nyx smiles as well as she watched her parents kiss as the moonlight glowed brightly. Nyx smiled happily. It's going to be an interesting future for them all.
The next day at the parallel world, the Main Five, the CMC, and Flash were waiting at Canterlot High with Principal Celestia; Today's the day that the principal's family would arrive, most of them will meet this world's Twilight, Ben and Nyx for the first time. They saw the car coming to the school before it came to a complete stop. Three familiar faces appeared as they came out of the vehicle , along with Celestia's husband, a yellow hair man by the name of Jack.
"Mom," The human Ben exclaims, smiling upon seeing Celestia. He rushed over and hugged his mother. "It's really you! I miss you so much!"
"Me too, Benjamin, me too," Celestia said with a smile. The others look amazed, so this is this world's Ben Mare.
"Long time no see, Celly." Jack said to Celestia with a slight chuckle.
Celestia smiled, happy to see her husband whom she hasn't seen much since the separation. The principal said, "It's good to see you, Jack."
They both hugged together, showing that the parents had indeed patch things up...to some point. Ben grins as he motions to Twilight, saying, "Mom, I would like you to meet my girlfriend: Twilight Sparkle." The Main Five look amazed, this girl looks exactly like the Twilight Sparkle whom they befriended during her time here at this school.
Twilight shook Principal Celestia's hand, smiling as she said, "It is an honor to meet you, Principal Celestia."
Celestia smile as she said, "It is an honor, Twilight Sparkle." The principal then noticed and meet Nyx, another lookalike. "And you must be Nyx?"
"Huh? How did you know my name? Are you psychic?" Nyx ask Celestia in surprise. The little sister hasn't met her until now so how did she know the girl's name?
Celestia giggled, adding, "You're quite cute. But no, I'm not psychic. It's a lucky guess." The principal then turn to Main Five, Flash, and the CMC as she introduced them, "Jack, Ben, Twilight and Nyx. These are my dearest and good students: Applejack, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo and Flash Sentry."
The Main Five, Flash, and the CMC smiled and waved to Ben, Twilight and Nyx. The boy looks at them, smiling a bit as he said, "Hey, we know you guys."
Everyone but Celestia ask in surprise, "You do?" Weird, this is the same reaction that some of them gave the Equestria Twilight!
"Yeah, you're the people who stick and hang out with me, I mean, my doppelganger." Twilight said in realization.
Pinkie and the CMC ask in surprise and a bit of confusion, "Huh? Doppel-what-now," They don't know what 'doppelganger' means."
"It means person's double. We had no idea what you're talking about." Rarity said to Twilight and Ben, acting like she and her friends hasn't met them before...which is true in some cases.
"Seriously, where on earth did you get that idea from?" Rainbow asks the newcomers with an innocent whistle.
Nyx showed her iphone to them by showing the video from 'Helping Twilight Win the Crown'. The Main Five, CMC, and Flash are both shocked and worried as they had forgotten about the video; Hoo boy.
"This is where we get the idea. I've gotta admit it. That was cool for someone who look like my big sister to be princess." Nyx chirps eagerly. "She did win some competition from her junior high."
"She did?" Fluttershy ask Nyx in surprise.
"How she do that?" Pinkie ask Nyx curiously.
"Yup, through charity, compassion, devotion, integrity, optimism, and the leadership," Ben explains with a grin to the group. "That's what my girlfriend is good at, and not to mention she loved to study. After all, friendship is important to us."
Twilight giggled, blushing at that, "Stop that, Ben. You're flattering and embarrassing me. At least, I didn't embarrassed about you being a shy boy when we first met."
Applejack giggled, "It's nice to meet yew y'all. Welcome 'ta Canterlot. Ah hope yew all gonna love it here."
Flash nods, adding, "If there's any problem, you can find any of us to help, especially against some no good bullies. We'll teach them lesson. We'll be best friends in no time."
"You sure," Ben ask Flash curiously.
Flash smile as he repeats what he himself told the other Ben, "Now why would I lie to you when we're good friends?"
Ben smiles as if he can trust Flash. Applejack grins as she said, "Ah hope we all can be good friends."
Twilight smile as she responds, "We will." It's great to be friends with those who are friends with a girl who looks like her!
Apple Bloom decides that it's time to ask her world's Nyx a familiar question, "Hey Nyx, just wondering, would yew like 'ta join our club?"
"It would be great to hangout and have fun." Sweetie said with a hopeful smile on her face.
"Trust us, we'll be totally awesome, with you on our side." Scootaloo remarks in agreement. The CMC hope to goodness that their new friend would say yes.
"Really," The black girl asks hopefully. They nodded. Nyx turned to get permission from Twilight who smiled and nods, "I'm in, girls."
"Yeah, the Cutie Mark Crusaders are back together again." The CMC cheers loudly that they almost cause the others to deaf. At least it's great that Nyx is back in their group even if it isn't the one from Equestria!
"Huh?"
Apple Bloom giggles a bit, "We'll explain 'dat later."
Celestia's husband Jack spotted something wrong at the front doors which haven't been rebuilt yet. The man, shocked and worried, asks in alarm, "Oh my gawd! What happened?! It's like there's a tornado, striking this place! Are you alright? You're not hurt, are you?"
"Yeah, speaking of which, would you like to explain what really happen here? We've received one video. Better hope it's not a joke. I'm not very used to that." Ben said in concern, not wanting a joke to end his new friendships.
"Yeah, I want the explanation about me or my doppelganger being humiliated in the video, and also the mess here." Twilight said in concern. The others look at each other, knowing that now it's time to explain what has happened recently.
"Seriously, my big sister never met any of you or anyone else. She would never do anything bad to you. So who and why did that?" Nyx ask the Main Five, the CMC, and Flash with a deep frown.
Celestia and everyone but Celestia's family chuckled and giggled uneasily about the mess that they made. The group gave an uneasy smile to their new friends. Jack, Ben, Twilight and Nyx raised their eye-brow at them.
Applejack smile as she said "We'll tell ya. What we told you is very honest an' hard 'ta believed."
"Applejack's right. You'd best be prepared for everything." Flash said, knowing that what the ones who experienced what happened will say is going to be shocking to believe in.
Celestia smiled and giggled, "We'll explain about it later; How about the lunch?"
"Not to mention I prepared the 'Welcome Ben, Twilight and Nyx to Canterlot High' party!" Pinkie exclaims as she jumps in, always excited for a party. "It's so going to be good!"
"And I'm not included?" Jack remarks as if feeling hurt by being excluded. Everyone laughed at his disappointed look.
"Of course, you're included, Mr. Ben's father! Everyone who came to this town, I always have the best surprised welcome party!"
Ben, Twilight and Nyx gave an uneasy look about Pinkie's behavior. Fluttershy just gave a smile as she said, "You'd have to get used to it."
Rainbow Dash smile while laughing, Pinkie Pie is always so random."
"But she's right on one thing." Rarity said, holding a hand to her chin. A welcome party for Ben, Twilight, Nyx and Jack does sound appropriate to have after dealing with great matters like Sunset Shimmer, the Fall Formal and the Superior.
"Yup, 'dis is welcome party fer our new best friends 'ta Canterlot High." Applejack chuckles as she tips her hat a bit. "So let's party, everybody."
Flash smile as he said, "You said it; Time to rock and roll."
"You do that? You don't mind me to join your band?" Ben asks Flash curiously.
Flash smiled as he said, "I'll always welcome to anybody to come to my band. C'mon, party is about to get started."
Everyone entered Canterlot High for the party. Twilight thought of something before saying, "By the way, after the party, I really want to meet this 'Sunset Shimmer'. Do you know where she is?"
"Wondering why she did the video about you?" Ben ask Twilight in concern.
Nyx adds, "If she did, yeah, we aren't angry or upset, we just want some explanation."
Applejack sighs as she explains, "Well, Sunset's not here now. She kinda left an' go home."
"But we can fill the answer to you later." Rainbow said, promising to explain what happened to Sunset later.
"Trust us, it's not very comfortable." Rarity adds, knowing that Sunset's story won't be a pretty one indeed .
"Our reason will be very strange and hard to believe." Fluttershy said meekly, knowing that the whole story will be strange and unbelievable.
Ben shrugs it off, adding, "Hey, it's okay. Whatever reason you had, just tell us the truth. But for now, we should party."
"Of course, it's time to party!" Pinkie calls out to anyone in a 5 mile radius. No one should miss this cool party in a zillion years!
"Yeah! Party Time!" The CMC all cheers out at once.
Everyone laughed together at Pinkie Pie's random behavior as they headed to the party.
The End
Cast list
Tara Strong: Twilight Sparkle
Ashleigh Ball: Applejack, Rainbow Dash
Andrea Libman: Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Pinkamena Diane Pie
Tabitha St. Germain: Rarity, Derpy Hoovess
Cathy Weseluck: Spike the Dragon/Dog
Rebecca Shoichet: Sunset Shimmer, Twilight Sparkle (singing voice)
Jason Marsden: Ben Mare
Daveigh Chase: Nyx
Chris Sanders: Phobos the Dragon
Nicole Oliver: Princess/Principal Celestia
Vincent Tong: Flash Sentry
Britt McKillip: Princess Cadance
Michelle Creber: Apple Bloom
Claire Corlett: Sweetie Belle
Madeline Peters: Scootaloo
Orlando Bloom: Golden Heart
Vic Mignogna: Lorcan
Sam Riegal: Hoboken Joe
Andrew Francis: Shining Armor
Brian Murray: Jack
Author's Note
Pretty neat, eh folks? I hope you like this alternate ending that I made. Anyway, time to go back to the mainstream of fics...
"Another Multiversal Princess Chat: (A crossover with the "Different Species, Same Friendship" universe; Set shortly after the Season 4 premiere) With some private time following the trek to the Tree of Harmony, Twilight again uses the Multiversal Communication spell; this time making contact with a universe extremely similar to her own other than her and her friends being different pony. In this universe, Pinkie Pie is the unicorn-recently-turned-Alicorn rather than her.
Villains: All villains mentioned by Twilight and the alternate Pinkie Pie (all mentioned only)
Pairing: Twilight x Ben (times two; though mentioned only in the case of one Twilight x Ben)"
Well, that's all for me. Until next time, read, review and suggest!
