“Hooray! Road trip!” Sonata bounced atop her hooves. Gathered with her fellow travelers on a hilltop, the party overlooked Equestria where another peaceful day dawned over the land. Weeks after the battle with the remainders of Grogar's forces ended, the last demons had been driven back into the depths of Tartarus and sealed deep below the earth.

“Figured you'd be all for that,” said Beatrix Belladonna with a wink. Her wide-brimmed witch hat and starry cloak partially shaded her from the sun which rose over the area, the skies a soft blue. “Let's enjoy the moment, shall we?”

“Thanks for inviting me along,” said Inky Rose who wore a spiderweb dress over her tall frame. She'd paid another visit to a club Pacific Glow frequented to watch her from afar one last time, misty-eyed every time she remembered the version of her, who she considered a sister, now lost to her forever. “I...don't know what to do with myself now.”

“You'll settle in over time,” promised Adagio who had chosen to keep her succubus shape, despite a reluctant offer from Twilight Sparkle to fix her and Aria, who also retained her lamia shape. “If we Dazzlings can do it, any creature can.”

“We're still not really welcome in many places,” admitted Aria. “But Equestria's a large place. I want to see it all.”

Above them Flash Sentry beat his wings. He'd separated from his Equestrian counterpart, who decided to stay behind and try to rekindle his romance with Twilight and Tempest Shadow, who were constantly busy. “Glad I was able to recover so quickly.” He rubbed the area where he'd been slashed up. “To be honest, I was sure I wouldn't make it.”

“Of course you'd be happy to be the lone stallion with a bunch of cute mares,” teased Sunny who grinned. He blushed but didn't comment, unable to stop his eyes from wandering to their ample rumps on occasion. “Right, Sunset?”

“Huh? Oh yeah.” Sunset Shimmer had been lost in thought, given a second chance at life. She turned to them, a warm smile on her snout.”You've all done me proud. I want to see my friends back in the human world, but they can wait. Everyone else who returned through the mirror told them I'm okay, so hopefully they won't worry. But I need some time for myself.”

“If anyone's earned it, it's you.” Sunny hugged her double, unable to hold back a choked sob.

“H-hey now.” Sunset stroked her mane. “Everything's okay. Sure, some thing's can't ever be undone.” The Dazzlings bowed their heads, aware that the human Twilight might never be able to forgive Adagio and Aria. “We've all made mistakes, and this is a chance to see Equestria, maybe make up for them by helping whoever we happen to meet along the way.”

Sniffling Sunny said, “Sounds good!” Grass speckled with dew glittered as the sun fully rose. A gentle breeze swept over the travelers, who waited near a tree, the stirring Ponyville visible in the distance. It would be their last visit for some time.

Under the decree of Twilight, Luna, and Celestia, the Dazzlings had been cleared of their crimes and allowed to roam free in Equestria, on the condition that they did no harm, something the trio readily agreed to. Grogar and his Elemental Titans had vanished back into the ether upon their demise, all the doubles had separated, and Discord promised to return someday.

Portions of Equestria were still in the process of being rebuilt, helped by the Pillars and the Wonderbolts. Allies such as the Crystal Empire and Thorax chipped in their resources to speed the world's swift recovery.

“So...” Beatrix chewed her lower lip. She'd visited this dimension's version of her mother, Trixie Lulamoon, one last time, considered asking to borrow her wagon, and thought better of it, aware it might not return intact if they ran into trouble. “Where to first?” She unfolded a map of the known world, some places barely explored by pony kind.

“I would like to see Saddle Arabia,” admitted Inky. “I'm fascinated by their fashion. It inspires me.”

Sonata squealed in delight and swished her tail. “You think they have tacos there?!”

“Probably the veggie kind,” said Aria with a smirk and shake of her head. “Some things never change, huh?”

Adagio flew beside her sisters. She'd raised them like she was their mother. Selfishly used them in her war to avenge the siren race. Yet despite the cruel way she treated Aria, thanks to Sunset's intervention they were now closer than ever. “Wherever we go, we'll be together. I am curious to see how its changed. I recall the stallions were quite studly,” she purred.

“Saddle Arabia it is,” said Sunset who started to trot off. The others flew or trailed after her. She wasn't certain if she and Flash could ever mend their relationship with the human Twilight, but despite her regrets she wanted to believe she'd made the right choice. The Dazzlings could be redeemed in time, like anyone else, if they were simply willing to try.

On the way they talked, ate, and rested, carefree. Days came and went. They stopped at a number of settlements. At one point an airship passed overhead, and Calaeno waved at them. They hitched a ride with the pirates, sailed across the seas, and were left at a village in a desert, the sea of dunes seemingly endless. Rain came and went, and a rainbow was left in its wake.

Darkness fell and stars glimmered around the pallid moon. A campfire crackled at the center, the group seated on stones they found lifted over by their auras. Flames reflected off their shadowed faces, and they cooked vegetables on skewers they'd bought from a market stall. “Glad you gave up smoking,” said Sunset to her double, the cool night air washing over them.

Sunny shrugged. “Didn't seem fair to do that to a body I borrowed.”

“I'm glad. You're pretty thoughtful. A flower addiction, though?” She grinned and shook her head. “Well, it's a step above a sweet tooth, and didn't put on any pounds, at least. Here.” She plucked a flower she bought from a bouquet with her teeth.

Out of the corner she could see the others watching her, particularly Flash who tried to pretend he wasn't interested, her snout pressed so close to Sunny's they practically kissed as she passed the treat to her lips.

“Scrumptious,” mouthed Sunny between loud chews.

Adagio couldn't help but lick her lips. “Should we leave you alone?”

Sunny cast them a lazy grin. “Whatever you like. But I'm pretty pent up after all this time, and well, from what I've heard about customs here herds aren't unusual. Or casual hookups between friends.” She winked.

In the end none of them walked away. Sunny yanked Flash from the sky, pulled him between her and Sunset, taking turns mashing their lips to his. His forehooves trembled as he cautiously ran them down their smooth, lightly furred curves, testing the limits of what they were okay with, and their docks flagged their tails high and to the side, their wet pussies starting to wink.

Loins burning from the shameless display, the Dazzlings lost themselves in their own threesome, something they hadn't indulged in for quite a while. Aria swayed her snake tail, nibbled on Sonata's neck, as did Adagio who outstretched her bat-like wings.

Kissing up between Inky's thighs, Beatrix breathed in her musk, hat falling away as she lapped at her moist slit. They all surrendered to the moment, the buck of hips, audible schlicks and slurps, the pounding and jiggles from masses of flesh.

Flash mounted Sunny and Sunset many times over the hours, nipped at their napes, thrust into them. He managed to cum inside them half a dozen times before he sadly couldn't take anymore, limp atop Sunny who was stacked on all fours atop Sunset, still inside her while they well-used lower holes dripped with his sticky seed. They murmured in contentment.

Sonata was a similar mess, ponytail undone and sweaty between her sisters who pressed their nude forms to her. Beatrix was still underneath Inky, muzzles buried in their partner's plots, noisily eating them out with swirling tongues until dawn arrived.

In the morning after a quick nap they bathed, redressed, and headed back out. Sunny and Sunset practically glowed from post-coital bliss hours later, and Flash flushed with pride, wings flapping and eager for their next session.

They finally closed in on Saddle Arabia. It was a hard won peace, and they basked in the fruits of their labor.

Author's Note

Another epic finished! Sorry it took forever, it was originally intended to be a simpler tale about Sunny, Flash, and Sonata on a road trip like at the end, later joined by Adagio, Aria, and Inky after their revival where the Dazzlings would pursue redemption and a way to recover Sunset Shimmer.