Shine like the Day and Night

They saw them entering the Crystal Empire, and thankfully, Princess Twilight and Sunset realized that this was the day Princess Twilight went to the human world.

Sunset sighed and said “This is where I came along.”

As Princess Twilight struggled with her wings and Silverbolt told her that she’ll one day get used to it, with Silverbolt saying that when the time is right, she will know what to do. Later that night, Sunset Shimmer came and snuck in, trying to take the crown, until she got caught. She made a run for it towards the mirror. After much dodging and avoiding, she tossed the crown through the mirror and Sunset went after it.

The Rainbooms were surprised by this, as Applejack said “So that’s how y’all stole the crown.”

Sunset looked down ashamed and said “Not one of my best moments.”

“More like delusional moments when you thought that Twilight’s Crown was your crown, even when it didn’t have your Cutie Mark on it.” Retorted Pony Rainbow Dash.

“Rainbow!!” scolded the others minus Silverbolt, making the Pegasus girl wince.

“Darling, that was so uncouth.” Said pony Rarity.

“Indeed, that was very insensitive.” Said Rarity.

Later, Celestia told them about Sunset and the place she fled to, whilst Silverbolt looked down in guilt as he thought about those days, with Princess Twilight noticing. They later went to the mirror, with Shining Armor in tow, and explained things to Twilight about what lies on the other side. Until…

“I think you’re going to have to be a bit specific to them Celestia.” Said Silverbolt, which gained the others’ attention.

“Specific?” asked Princess Cadance.

“That’s right,” said Silverbolt, “The mirror is indeed a gateway to another world, but different.”

“And, how do…?” asked Shining Armor before Silverbolt cut him off.

“Because I’ve been to that world before, long before Sunset fled there.”

Everyone was surprised to hear that, even Princess Celestia.

“You were there before?” asked Princess Twilight.

“That’s right.” Said Silverbolt as he walked to the mirror. “This world is similar in many ways, but also different from others.”

“Different, how?” asked Applejack.

“First thing’s first,” said Silverbolt, “How much do you know about humans?”

“Only that Lyra minored it in Anthropology.” Said Princess Twilight, “But they’re just a myth.”

Silverbolt took a deep breath and concentrated his magic, causing him to be engulfed in light. When it faded away, it showed him as a full-fledged human male, which shocked everyone in the room.

“What you see before you,” said Silverbolt, “This is what a human looks like.”

Princess Twilight walked over to him whilst walking in a circle to get a good look on him. After she was done looking at him, she said “Fascinating.”

Silverbolt pointed at the portal and said “On the other side, the entire world is populated by humans, who are the dominant species of that world, whilst every creature like Dragon, Hippogriffs and so on, are considered to be myths to them, that goes the same for Unicorns and Pegasi.”

They were surprised to hear this whilst he continued and showed them images of their inventions. “In that world, humans have something called technology, which we are over a thousand years away from. Plus, they have no magic.”

“No magic?!!” exclaimed Princess Twilight, “But how did they get by?!”

“Like an Earth pony,” said Silverbolt, “By the sweat of their brows and the strengths of their backs alone, especially those who wish to discover something that could change their world. As for the magic part, it died out a hundred years ago in that world.”

They were once again surprised by this, with Cadance asking, “But what happened to it?”

“There were many magic users, but overtime, humans began to hunt them down and kill them, so that they wouldn’t use magic.” Said Silverbolt. “Reason for that, because they were scared.”

“They were scared of magic?” said a confused Rainbow Dash.

“Everything different scares them.” Said Silverbolt. He looked at the portal and said “During my travels, I once stumbled upon a portal from within the Everfree Forest that led straight to a deserted island, but I also discovered that I turned into a human. And the worst part, I couldn’t use my magic. Thankfully the portal was opened, but not before exploring further about my previous form. After a long time, myself and Starswirl created a gateway via mirror. We did try a few others, but they backfired a bit, so the mirror was the only logical choice. This one you see is one of two we made.”

“Two of them?” asked Fluttershy.

“That’s right.” Said Silverbolt, “One mirror leads to a world where Princess Celestia and Princess Luna are bad guys and Sombra a good guy. But Starswirl and I discovered a design flaw in it, meaning if we used it constantly, both worlds would be eradicated.”

He held the mirror and said “This one however is different. When I once traveled to the other world, I found a perfect substitute to open the portal from that side, using a special concrete and mirror, so that no one would suspect anything. However, I discovered that it opens up once every thirty moons. And when it does, the portal would be opened for three days. There’s an upsize and downsize of the portal, however.”

“What would that be?” asked Rarity.

“The upsize is that the moment you travel through the portal, you automatically turn into that world’s dominant species.” Said Silverbolt, “The downsize, you won’t be able to use your magic when you get there. Thankfully, I discovered how I could use magic there. So we’ll be able to get there no problem.”

Everyone got excited and was about to in, until Celestia told them that they couldn’t.

“Why not?!” asked Rainbow.

“If all of you go through, you could upset the balance of the world beyond, and it will only make retrieving the crown from Sunset more difficult.” Said Princess Celestia.

That’s when Silverbolt remembered. “Oh, right. Of course.” Said Silverbolt.

They looked at him confused, with Applejack asking “What’s wrong?”

“I forgot to mention,” said Silverbolt, “That this portal not only one that leads to another world, but a parallel one.”

“Parallel?” Said the ponies in confusion.

Silverbolt looked at Shining Armor and had an idea. He turned himself into a different human, then walked over to him Then he crouched next to him and said “Notice something?”

Twilight was confused and slowly looked back and forth. Then it dawned to her as her eyes were slowly widened wider, her jaw dropped and she rapidly looked back and forth.

“Parallel versions.” Said Princess Twilight.

Then everyone began to notice too, and were just as surprised, but not as surprised as Shining Armor was.

“So…” said Shining Armor, “This is…”, with Silverbolt nodding yes.

“So in other worlds,” said Cadance as it dawned to her, “Not only a world filled with humans…”

“But humans that are also ourselves?” said Princess Luna.

“That’s right.” Said Silverbolt as he turned back into his Alicorn form. “There are many worlds out there where we are in different creatures. In that world, all of you are humans. The moment all of you travel there, all of you will recognize many folks out there.”

Silverbolt stood next to Princess Twilight and said “If her friends were to go there too, it would create confusion with the populace, and Sunset would use that to her advantage. This is why she needs to go alone.”

He then whispered to Princess Twilight, “But not for long.”

She looked at him confused, with him winking at her as he walked back.

As the Mane 5 stared at the mirror, Silverbolt whispered through Pinkie Pie’s ear, gaining her attention as she looked at him, which caused her to whisper to the rest of the Mane 5. They followed Silverbolt outside and looked at him.

“I got another way for you to help.” Said Silverbolt, causing him to teleport him and the others.

They suddenly arrived at a large Villa, with Silverbolt saying “Follow me.”

They moved towards the inside of the house. Once they arrive, Silverbolt opened a secret passage way, allowing them to walk down the stairs and made their way towards a large clearing, with a large and majestic Crystal Mirror, which surprised them.

“What you see before you,” said Silverbolt as he turned to them “Is another Crystal Mirror that myself, and a Zebra Shaman I knew from five hundred years ago, personally made this mirror, that would allow me to go to the same place Princess Twilight went to. And unlike the mirror back at the Crystal Empire, this one doesn’t need a timetable to be open. Thanks to my medallion, any Equestrian portal would recognize me, therefore sending me to the place where I need to go. Now, I already tampered with the mirror, and it will send us exactly about fifteen minutes before Princess Twilight and Spike will go through.”

“So we get to help Twilight after all?!” exclaimed Rainbow Dash, “Sweet!!”

“Indeed.” Said Silverbolt. “And all of you know what you’ll face on the other side. But the question is, are you going to be prepared for it?”

“If it’ll mean helpin Twilight, ah’m willing to try.” Said Applejack, with the others agreeing with her.

“Good.” Said Silverbolt. “But we’re still going to help Twilight. We’re also going to have to find a way to help your counterparts too.”

“What do you mean?” said the ponies as they looked at him.

“I used a special rune to keep an eye on that world,” said Silverbolt, “And during Sunset’s time there, she drove everyone apart to get what she wanted, including you five.”

The said friends were shocked to hear this. “Okay, we’re definitely going.” Said Rainbow Dash.

“Sure, but first thing’s first.” Said Silverbolt “You might wanna close your eyes and not move a muscle.”

They looked at him confused at that, with him reassuring them and said “Just trust me.”

The five of them looked at one another and shrugged, then did as they asked and closed their eyes. Silverbolt casted a spell to make sure that they didn’t hear anything. He took a deep breath and walked over to them. One by one, he kissed them for a full ten seconds, which took each and every one of them by surprise, though for Rainbow he had to hold her to make sure she didn’t move.

They were flabbergasted when they saw what had transpired.

As a result, Applejack hid her face behind her hat, Rarity giggled uncontrollably, Fluttershy hid her face behind her hair out of embarrassment whilst collapsing onto the ground, Pinkie acted all goofy, and Rainbow was as stiff as a board.

“Uh,” said Applejack as she was finally able to speak “Why in tarnation did y’all do that?”

“Trust me, you’ll thank me for this later.” Said Silverbolt, then he gestured to the mirror portal. “Now, shall we?”

The slowly walked towards the mirror. Once they were close enough, one by one, they were able to make it through the mirror, with Silverbolt walking in last. Everything was swirling in a vortex, as if felt weird and scary for all of them. Once they were through, all of them were groaning a bit and feeling a bit dizzy too.

“Uh, where are…?”

“Alright then, everyone don’t panic. All of you have gone through changes so that all of you could adapt well to this world.”

One by one, he gently helped them up. He looked at them and said “Alright, if you want to know what you look like in this world.”

He produced a large mirror in front of them, taking them all by surprise as they saw what they look like. They inspected themselves a bit and looked at themselves over.

“Whoa,” said Rainbow, then smiled and said “Even in another world I look awesome.”

“And the ensemble is simply fabulous.” Said Rarity as she observed her outfit.

“Oooh, freaky.” Said Pinkie as she inspected herself.

“Um, it feels like me, but doesn’t look like me. Does that sound weird?” said Fluttershy.

“Huh, even in this world ah’m pretty strong.” Said Applejack as she noticed she looked different too.

“Remember, this is what you look like in this world, that means you’re going to have to avoid seeing your doubles.”

“Given the circumstances, ah see why Celestia was cautious about it.” Said Applejack. But then she blushed and asked “But uh, why did y’all kiss us.”

“I used a spell on you lot.” Said Silverbolt “I found a way to transfer knowledge from my mind to an individual, so now all of you know how to walk and act normally without raising any suspicion, so that all of you can adapt well in this world easily.”

“Oooh, so that’s why you kissed us.” Said Pinkie.

They heard a loud shimmering sound and turned back. Within a split second, Twilight popped out of the portal and landed onto the ground. She looked a little daze as she tried to recollect herself.

“Huh,” said Rainbow as she looked at Twilight whilst her arms were crossed, “So that’s what she looks like if she was a human.”

“Um, is she going to be, okay?” asked a concerned Fluttershy.

“Don’t worry,” said Silverbolt, “She’ll be fine. This is her first interdimensional travel, so it’ll wear off in a few moments.”

And from within a split second, another individual through the portal appeared. They were surprised about the dog, until he said “Boy did that feel weird.”

The girls instantly recognized his voice and exclaimed “Spike?!!”

Spike looked up and was shocked to see the girls.

“Girls?!” exclaimed Spike.

When all of a sudden…

“Oh. My. Gosh.” Said Fluttershy as she immediately grabbed Spike and picked him up whilst nuzzling his face and said “You’re so adorable!!”

“Wait, how the heck is Spike a dog?!” said Applejack.

“Portal travel works differently on individuals.” Said Silverbolt. He then thought in his head ‘Hmm, I’m gonna have to make a mental note on figuring out how to change him into a human when he gets here later.’

Princess Twilight soon got around as she looked a bit dizzy.

“Wha…where am I…?”

“Enjoyed your little slumber?”

Princess Twilight focused her eyes and looked up, and saw a boy. At first, she was confused. But when she focused…

“Silverbolt?!” exclaimed Princess Twilight. Then she looked around and recognized the others. “Girls?! And…” and to her shock, she saw a familiar looking puppy. “Spike?!” said Twilight confused. “What are all of you doing here? How are all of you here?”

“What, you really think we’d let you go in there alone?” said Rainbow.

“Rainbow’s right darling,” said Rarity, “We never leave each other to help those in need.”

“And if y’all must know,” said Applejack, “Silverbolt brought us to another mirror he made long ago.”

Princess Twilight looked at Silverbolt surprised. He then briefly explained to her of what he told her friends.

“So that would explain it.” Said Princess Twilight.

“That’s right.” Said Silverbolt as he helped Princess Twilight up, whilst she struggled to stand. “Now, it may get freaky at first, but this is sort of normal for anyone here.”

Silverbolt showed the mirror to her and showed her reflection on it, which surprised her when she saw it.

“Whoa,” said Princess Twilight whilst she inspected herself, “So this is what I look like as a human.”

“That’s right.” Said Silverbolt, “Now then, I have something to help you with, but you’re gonna wanna hold still for this.”

“Uh, what are you…?”

Before Twilight could respond, Silverbolt did the same thing to the rest of the Mane 5 when he placed his lips onto hers, which surprised Princess Twilight. The girls rolled their eyes, but were a little surprised. Although, the one more surprised would be Spike whilst his jaws were dropped. Princess Twilight slowly closed her eyes and placed her hands on his face whilst her left leg suddenly lifted itself up. The two of them broke the kiss as she looked a little surprised.

“Um…why did you…?”

Applejack ended up explaining things to him, to which surprised her.

“Oh, so that’s why?”

“Yeah, usually the muscle memories would build up,” said Silverbolt, “But if we’re to help you blend in, you needed some knowledge in how.”

“But why make that kind of spell?” asked Spike.

“It was the first spell that Gusty made.” Said Silverbolt, then slightly blushed and said “And uh…she wanted to pass a few things to me when I needed to learn a few things.”

Silverbolt cleared his throat and said “Anyway, what I gave you was more knowledge about your current body’s muscle memory. From infancy, it took us years to figure out how to control our bodies on our own. And given the situation, there wasn’t time to help you learn that, so I had to use a shortcut to help you out.”

Princess Twilight began to move her limbs and were somehow able to move easily, much to her surprise and smile.

“Thank you Silverbolt.” Said Princess Twilight.

“Now then,” said Rarity as she wanted them to focus, “All we need to do is to go into that palace and…”

“Oh, that’s not a palace, that’s a school.” Said Silverbolt.

“Huh?” responded the Mane 6 in confusion.

He turned to them and said “Basically it’s like a Pony’s educational system but different, they also have different types of levels too. Preschool is a beginning school for toddlers, namely like the Cake Twins if they’re old enough. Then they move on to Elementary Schools, there it's kindergarten to eighth grade, kind of like the Cutie Mark Crusaders. Then they move on to high school. Ninth to twelfth grade, which is almost like Magic School. And it's their choice if they want to go to college after they graduate high school, to further their educational horizon and choose which career they want, like writing, fashion designing, farming, animal caretaking, flight school, teachers, politicians and so on.”

“Goodness.” Said Rarity as she and the others were surprised. “The creatures, er, humans in this world really have a complicated lifestyle.”

“You get used to it.” Said Silverbolt “No one has an easy time when it comes to education, but then again, such is life.”

“Ain’t that the truth.” Said Applejack.

“But we can’t go in there all at once.” Said Silverbolt whilst he looked at the school, “You’re counterparts are in there, and basically in this world, you guys are still teenagers, meaning you’re still in school.”

“Still in school?” said a confused Rainbow “But how can our doubles still go to school, we graduated from ours long ago.”

“Remember, different worlds, different timelines.” Said Silverbolt, “Sometimes two worlds’ timelines are aligned, or one is behind whilst the other is at front. You girls are adults back in Equestria, but in this world, all of you are your typical teenagers.”

“So how are we going to solve this?” asked Applejack.

“I’ve got an idea.” Said Silverbolt as he snapped his fingers, causing them to be teleported. They soon appeared next to a villa outside of the city. He waved his hand, causing the house to shimmer a bit. Then he turned to them and said “Alright, I’ll go keep an eye on Twilight in there. In the meantime, make yourselves at home.”

“Oooh, spacious.” Said Pinkie Pie as she hop around whilst the rest began to explore.

Silverbolt turned to Twilight and said “Alright then, let’s go.”, allowing them to be teleported to CHS. The two of them, along with Spike, teleported outside of CHS’ front entrance.

“Alright then Twilight,” said Silverbolt as he instructed her, “Once we get inside, stay with me at all times. We can’t take any risks when we’re here. When you see Sunset, don’t try to take her on your own. Try to stick with me at all times. Alright?”

“Alright.” Said Twilight whilst Silverbolt held her hand and guided her inside.

The moment the two of them were inside, Twilight was amazed by what she had seen. “Whoa, so this is what a human school looks like?”

“Yeah, it’s much different than the schools in Equestria.” Said Spike.

“Well, each school has a different environment and educational system,” said Silverbolt, “When I first got here, I studied the different schools here and I wanted to make sure that Equestria had the same, especially in different environments and designs. And…better security.”

They walked to a trophy case as Princess Twilight asked “Are these other artifacts Sunset stole from Equestria.”

Silverbolt couldn’t help but snort in that question, “Not really. These are the trophies that the school won.”

She looked at him confused whilst he explained, “Every now and then, most schools have certain events and contests throughout the school year. And every now and then, they win a trophy and put it on a display case. They’re even trophies from some of the students who won here.”

“Fascinating.” Said Princess Twilight whilst she looked them over.

He continued to guide her throughout the school, however, after Twilight’s encounter with Sunset, they went to the Principal’s office.

“Why didn’t you talk to Sunset?” asked Princess Twilight, however, she noticed that he had a hurt look on his face, as if a piece of his past had just surfaced, something he had been trying to hide for some time. “I…I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said anything.”

“I know you didn’t mean it.” Said Silverbolt. However, his expression changed when he saw who was the Principle. “Heh, good ol Celly.”

Princess Twilight was confused by this, but was surprised to see Princess Celestia’s name on the door.

“Wait,” said Princess Twilight, “Princess Celestia’s counterpart is the Principle here?”

“That she is.” Said Silverbolt as he suddenly had fond memories. He turned to Twilight and said “Alright, let me do the talking. I’ll help sort things out.”

“Oh, okay then.” Said Princess Twilight, trusting her teacher so far.

Silverbolt snapped his fingers, making him look older, which surprised Twilight when she saw what he looked like.

The girls were just as surprised to see that Silverbolt looks handsome as an adult.

“My,” said Rarity as she fanned herself, “You certainly pull of the look quite well.”

Silverbolt couldn’t help but chuckle in embarrassment over that comment.

Silverbolt knocked on the principle’s door, to which she replied with, “Come in.”

Silverbolt and Princess Twilight walked in the moment the door was opened, and they saw Principle Celestia leaning whilst she looked over a few documents. Silverbolt couldn’t help but smirk and walk over to her. Before any of them could speak a word, Silverbolt gave Principle Celestia a slight pinch at her posterior, shocking Princess Twilight by what he did.

Principle Celestia yelped in surprise, then got angry and said “Who do you think you’re…?!”

However, the moment she turned around, she was face to face with a familiar face, to which shocked and surprised her as he leaned forward, whilst at the same time, she leaned against the table as she nervously blushed.

“Ah, good ol Celly.” Said Silverbolt, “Still as charming as ever. Especially since the last time I saw you.”

“S-Silverbolt.” Stuttered Principle Celestia as her face was blushing madly, and out of instinct, hugged him, to which he returned. They broke the hug as she said “It’s good to see you again.”

“The feeling’s mutual Tia.” Said Silverbolt, to which Celestia blushed by her pet name, with Princess Twilight and Spike noticing.

“And who are these two?” asked Principle Celestia.

“This is Twilight Sparkle,” said Silverbolt whilst he introduced the two of them to each other. “She’s an apprentice of mine that I taught since she was little. And also made Princess.”

“Oh?” said Principle Celestia with interest, “So you finally made her a ruler of Equestria too?”

Princess Twilight gawked in shock, with her looking at Silverbolt, to which he responded with “She and Luna knows I’m from Equestria. I told them about myself since the day I first met them.”

“He’s not wrong.” Said Principle Celestia whilst she playfully pouted, “Though I wish you could’ve visited often.”

“Sorry, been busy lately.” Said Silverbolt, “Trying to help Equestria thrive, protecting our kingdom, establishing diplomacy and training a student to help prepare for what’s to come is no easy task.”

“I can imagine,” said Principle Celestia before she giggled and picked up a few papers for upcoming events, “So what can I do for you, other than you visiting of course.”

“I understand that you recently placed a crown in your safe for safekeeping when Fluttershy turned it in?” said Silverbolt.

“I have,” said Principle Celestia, “Though it was strange that our crown disappeared this morning, especially with the Fall Formal coming in a few days.”

“Fall Formal?” asked Princess Twilight in confusion.

“It’s sort of like a dance.” Said Silverbolt, “All High School students tend to come to school and dance with their dates, or for some special events.”

“That’s right,” said Principle Celestia, “And if any of the students win by popular vote, they become the next Princess of the Fall Formal.”

“No prince?” asked Princess Twilight.

“Not much in demand.” Said Princess Celestia. “Why do you ask?”

“I know it will sound strange,” said Princess Twilight, “But it’s really important that we have it back.”

“Oh?” said Principle Celestia. “I’m afraid that’s not possible. The crown belongs to…”

“It’s an Equestrian Crown.” Said Silverbolt, “In other words, the Element of Magic.”

Principle Celestia widened her eyes in shock, then slowly looked at Silverbolt.

“The Element of Magic?” said Principle Celestia, “But I thought…”

“It’s been restored,” said Silverbolt, “Princess Twilight was able to unlock it’s power with the help of her friends, and they use the Elements of Harmony to protect Equestria. Without it, the others are rendered useless. And if any of our enemies were to catch wind of this…”

“Then Equestria will be in trouble.” Said Princess Twilight.

Principle Celestia closed her eyes and took a calming breath. She took off her glasses and placed both it and her papers onto the table. Then she looked at them and asked, “How did it get here?”

“Sunset Shimmer.” Said Silverbolt, which surprised Celestia, “She is…was…a student of mine who ran away to this world years ago.”

“I wondered why she acted strange when I first met her.” Muttered Principle Celestia, then looked at them and said “Tell me from the beginning.”

Silverbolt motioned Twilight to explain, which she did.

“It’s like this,” said Princess Twilight, “Shortly after I became a Princess, Sunset Shimmer heard of my accomplishments and wanted to steal my crown, whilst trading it with a fake.”

Silverbolt showed her the fake crown, which Principle Celestia recognized, “From what I could guess, Sunset wanted the crown, thinking that if she gained it, she would turn into a Princess, but it doesn’t work that way. Only I have the power to do that.”

“She then fled to this world after she attempted to take my crown,” said Princess Twilight, “But somehow one of your students brought it in, thinking that it belonged to the School.”

“And right now, we wish to try and get it back,” said Silverbolt, “Otherwise who knows what might happen if she were to go through with it.”

“I see.” Said Principle Celestia as she got serious. “And I assume…?”

“I did.” Said Silverbolt. He sighed and said “I’ve turned my back on this for far too long. She’s my student and it’s my responsibility to make sure she gets the help she needs.”

“Then it’s good you have returned.” Said Principle Celestia “I’m sure with you here, she’ll change her attitude.”

“Here’s hoping.” Said Silverbolt. “Now, about that crown.”

“Follow me.” Said Principle Celestia as she took him to her crown vault.

After she opened the vault, she took out the Crown, to which Princess Twilight took and placed it in her backpack, whilst Silverbolt placed the fake one back inside the vault, allowing Celestia to close it.

“I can’t thank you enough.” Said Silverbolt. He looked at Princess Twilight and said “I…”

“I know,” said Princess Twilight with a softened expression and smile, “If you still wish to help her, then I’ll help her too.”

Silverbolt smiled and said “Thanks Twilight.”, whilst looking at Principle Celestia and said “And thank you Tia.”

“Not a problem.” Said Principle Celestia. Until she smirked and said “But there is one way you can thank me.”

She grabbed him by the shirt and pulled him close with a devious smirk on her face.

“Uh, what are you…?”

Principle Celestia planted her lips onto Silverbolt, taking him by surprise, but not as surprised as Princess Twilight and Spike were. She pulled her lips away, with her still staring. She then whispered in his ear, which made him blush madly.

“You mean here?! Now?!” exclaimed Silverbolt.

“Please?” asked Celestia with her own puppy eyes.

Silverbolt couldn’t do it in front of Twilight, nor could he do it with her in the office. However, he suddenly had that emotionless look on his face as he instantly snapped his fingers, causing Princess Twilight to freeze in place, as well as the entire school. Within a split second, Silverbolt grabbed Celestia and compassionately kissed her, with her returning the gesture. He grabbed her posterior and lifted her up, then fell onto the table as they continued.

The Mane 6, the Rainbooms, the two Spikes, even Silverbolt blushed madly at what they were seeing.

“I need an adult.” Muttered Fluttershy.

Suddenly, both Pinkie Pies shouted “Fast forward. Fast forward. FAST FORWARD!!”

And out of instinct, Silverbolt fast forwarded the whole thing, till they were safe from the rated romance. Thankfully, they got to the part where the other Silverbolt (Now back to his teenager form) and Princess Twilight were walking down the hall.

“So how do you two know each other?” asked Princess Twilight.

“We uh…used to date.” Said Silverbolt, much to Princess Twilight’s shock.

“You two?!” exclaimed Princess Twilight.

“Uh, us and Luna too. I was sort of in a friends with benefits relationship.” Said Silverbolt, which shocked Twilight again.

“Really?!” said Spike surprised.

“That’s right.” Said Silverbolt as the two of them talked whilst walking down the hall. “After I discovered this world, I sometimes come here every now and then, to see how well would the laws and tactics would work in Equestria. Then along the way, right around the eighties, which happens to be twenty six years ago in this world and…Not sure about Equestria, anyway, I met Principle Celestia and her sister Luna. Both of them were freshman when I first met them, and along the way, I used an aging spell to make me about a year older than them. But during the time I spent here, I used a spell to make a replica of me to be back in Equestria to keep an eye on things whilst I was here. I dated both Celestia and Luna and we hit it off pretty well. And during Senior year…let’s just say they got a lot of fun on the bed side.”

Princess Twilight blushed madly at this, even Spike.

“So…why weren’t you…?” said Princess Twilight.

“After they graduated, I’d like nothing more than to spend more time with them. But unfortunately, we had different callings in life. Luna had a bit of a rebel phase, which resulted her in running away. She did go to college, but she refused to come home. Celestia also had a teachings degree and chose to teach here. But me, I knew my replica couldn’t keep up the ruse forever, so I went back to Equestria.”

He looked at her and said “We still keep in touch with one another from time to time, I even told them about Equestria and everything else so that there’d be no secrets between us. But…I wondered what it would’ve been like if I had chosen to say…with them.”

“You must’ve really missed them, huh?” asked Spike.

Silverbolt couldn’t help but smile fondly and said “Yeah, I did.”

He looked at the time and remembered what the schedule is.

“Looks like it’s close to lunchtime.” Said Silverbolt, “And I had to guess, Granny Smith still works here.”

“You know her here too?” asked Princess Twilight.

However, she noticed that you cringed the moment you brought up her name, which he couldn’t help but shake his head and said “It’s…complicated.”

Applejack blushed and had a disturbed look on her face, same with the rest of the Rainbooms when Silverbolt told him of his history with Granny Smith.

Things soon played out like it did for Princess Twilight, except Silverbolt looked through Sunset’s pictures of how she changed so drastically, which made him have a saddened look on his face. Princess Twilight noticed and tried to comfort him for support. The two of them went to have lunch with Fluttershy, where she tried to dissuade Princess Twilight, but she stuck to her goals.

Afterwards, they went to the gym, with Silverbolt telling her to try and find out a few things, whilst he left to look over the school. Brining back some memories as he smiled. He really missed the place. A while later, he went to look for Twilight, until he found her around the corner…with Sunset. He felt his heart breaking, seeing her like this. But he took a deep breath, for it was time to face her.

“Pop quiz,” said Sunset “What happens when you bring an Element of Harmony to an alternate world?”

As Twilight began to think, Silverbolt sighed, for he should’ve told her that. Sunset ended up having an amused laugh to Twilight.

“Seriously? You don’t know?” Said Sunset, “And you’re supposed to be Princess Celestia’s star student?”

That’s when Silverbolt butted in.

“She is a star student.” Said Silverbolt as she interrupted her, causing both of them to look at Silverbolt, to which Princess Twilight smiled and was happy to see. “She just hasn’t learned that yet. And if you know the answer, then why don’t you tell it if you think you’re so smart?”

He walked towards her and said “And BTW, it was never your crown to begin with, it has her Cutie Mark on it, because both she and her friends created it together when they defeated Nightmare Moon. Together, they made friends, they learned lessons, they overcame impossible odds, they defeated many foes and in turn, Twilight had earned everyone’s respect and hard work. In the end, she became worthy and became a Princess.”

“And yet you didn’t care.” Said Silverbolt, who then had a saddened look on his face and said “What happened to the Sunset Shimmer I knew. The one that loved her home and her kind more than anything and also who’s smile brought happiness in everyone’s lives. Even me.”

Silverbolt did the unexpected; he gently placed his hand on her forehead and rubbed on it affectionately, which confused her. He took out what appeared to be a pendant that looked like a lightning bolt made of silver. She looked a little surprised and looked at him.

“It’s been a long time, my little phoenix.” Said Silverbolt.

Sunset blinked her eyes in surprise. And within a split second, she recognized the eyes and saw the face of a stallion she knew long ago. She widened her eyes in shock, her legs began to tremble, as did her mouth, whilst she felt like she couldn’t breathe.

“I, whatever…” said Sunset as she quickly got away.

Once she was far enough, she ended up clasping her mouth shut whilst she was in shock. She began to shed a few tears and looked away, before moving on. Princess Twilight on the other hand was a little confused. Silverbolt walked over to Twilight and stood near her.

“You, okay?” said Silverbolt whilst looking at her.

“I’m fine.” Said Princess Twilight as she sighed of relief.

“I am so sorry about that.” Said Silverbolt, “I should’ve known she’d cornered you here.”

“It’s alright,” said Princess Twilight, “You didn’t know.”

“Also, I hope you didn’t feel cornered when she asked you that question.” Said Silverbolt.

“Which one?” asked Princess Twilight.

“The part of what would happen if magic were brought into this world.” Said Silverbolt, “I knew I should’ve also taught you some of them too, especially about since this world had magic once.”

“Wait,” said Princess Twilight surprised “Once had magic? What happened?”

“Another time. We’ll talk tonight.” Said Silverbolt “Until then, we’ll go to the library and pick out a book from there.”

The two of them went inside, until Silverbolt stopped Twilight and gently pushed her to the side of the door. Within a split second, Snips and Snails entered, holding their cellphones. He suddenly grabbed the both of them and pinned them against the wall, taking Princess Twilight by surprise.

“So Sunset Shimmer reduces herself to using lackies to do her dirty work.” Said Silverbolt.

“Hey, who are you calling…?” said Snips before Silverbolt gripped both his hands, chocking both of them as they felt their necks would soon snap.

“Why are you even helping her?” said Silverbolt “She treated you two with disrespect, yet you’re both too stupid to stand up for yourself.”

He pulled them close and said “If you ever, try to use blackmailing tactics again.”

He suddenly shifted into a skeletal demon, shocking the two, even Princess Twilight, as he said in a demonic voice “Then Sunset Shimmer would be the least of your worries. And if I ever catch your scent within two feet, I will devour your souls.”

He released the both of them, causing them to instantly run away in fear. Silverbolt sighed, causing him to return back to normal. “I really hate shifting to that form.”

“I haven’t seen that form since that time you nearly wanted to burn half the Nobles after what they nearly did to Spike.” Said Princess Twilight as she went over to him.

“Trust me, I don’t like this anymore than you do.” Said Silverbolt.

He led the two of them inside and were able to find a book, which was none other than a yearbook. He then used his magic to teleport both of them back to the villa. Princess Twilight was surprised to see his villa.

“Wow, I didn’t know you have a place like this in this world.” Said Princess Twilight.

“Had to make due with something.” Said Silverbolt as the two of them entered the house, with the rest of her friends were happy to see.

“Make yourselves at home, I’ll get dinner started.” Said Silverbolt, which surprised them to hear that he can cook, whilst he said “After that, we’ll talk about certain events.”

Later that night, after they had eaten, all of them were at the living room.

“So what’s the big deal with Sunset?” asked Rainbow Dash.

“Like Twilight,” said Silverbolt “Sunset Shimmer had showed great potential when she excelled at her magic. Celestia wanted to teach her, but I told her she couldn’t.”

“Huh?” said Princess Twilight surprised “Why not?”

“Because Princess Celestia already had enough on her plate ruling Equestria alone ever since Princess Luna was banished.” Said Silverbolt “I did the best I could to help lessen her work load in order to ensure that she would take a break every once and a while and to have some free time. She asked if she could teach, but then I remembered a lesson I taught her that I once forgot long ago.”

“What kind of lesson?” asked Princess Twilight out of curiosity.

“That if one must rule the ponies, one must know the ponies.”

They were confused of that statement.

The Rainbooms and Mane 6 were confused by that statement too.

“Put it this way,” said Silverbolt as he explained, “Before Princess Celestia and Princess Luna were made rulers, I asked them go out and mingle with others, that way, they can know how they think, how they act, and how they operate. Once they do, they’ll be able to make connections, help those in need, and overtime, everypony would see them that despite being rulers, they’re ponies just like them. Unfortunately, about from every few generation to a hundred years, tons of ponies had forgotten that Celestia and I were just ponies, too. So we had to show them all over again.”

He placed his food bowl aside and said “And before I took Sunset in, we were able to show them that we’re just ponies like them, even to the foals when we started teaching. After Celestia convinced me and started to teach the young foals, I made sure to spend time with Sunset and continued to personally teach her. And I told her that she’ll be a Princess…”

“When doing a Princess worthy deed?” said Rarity.

“No,” said Silverbolt, much to their surprise. He looked at them and said “When she came of age.”

“Came of age?” said Princess Twilight.

“When I set up the entrance exam,” said Silverbolt “I used a few magical artifacts and so on in order to help test the level of their magic. Only two Unicorns had showed great potential in becoming a Princess, and that was Sunset and Twilight.”

Princess Twilight was surprised by this as she never knew this.

“Two years before she became of age,” said Silverbolt “I was planning on teaching her the true properties of a true Princess. Unfortunately I didn’t get the chance.”

“Why not?” asked Applejack.

That’s when Princess Twilight remembered. “Now I remembered. Around that time, the Yaks, Griffons, Abyssinians and the Dragons had threatened an all-out war against one another. And you and a handful of the Elite Pony Guard had to go and put a stop to it or Equestria would’ve been caught in the crossfire.”

“Land sakes, really?!” said Applejack surprised, with the others feeling the same way.

“Reason why she knows, her brother was there.” Said Silverbolt. “I personally trained him, thus he graduated top of his class and was the youngest to ever to made the rank of Commander.”

They were amazed by what they were hearing.

“Anyway,” said Silverbolt as he continued “Whilst I was away, I asked Sunset to wait for me. She didn’t want me to go at first, but I told her that the safety of everypony, even her, were my top priority. And that I would write to her whenever I got the chance.”

He stood up and walked towards the window, whilst they looked at him whilst he was staring out at the sunset.

“It took about two years, but I was able to put a stop to it.” Said Silverbolt. He lowered his head and said “But when I came back…”

“Sunset fled to this world.” Said Princess Twilight.

“That’s right.” Said Silverbolt. He lowered his head and said “I was devastated when I found out. Celestia said that she ran away and thought I betrayed her, that I wasn’t going to make her a Princess.”

He then gripped his fists and said “But then I found out the sick truth.”

“What truth?” asked Pinkie Pie.

“That we had traitors within our midst.”

They were surprised to hear this.

“Before I left, I left a handful of spies, spies that I trust with my life, to watch over her just in case.” Said Silverbolt “They told me everything. How a handful of ponies were responsible for sending me away and wanted to turn Sunset to their side, making her think I broke my promise to her.”

They were shocked to hear this, with him turning to them as he said “But I still kept most of her letters, even a few of my own to remind me the promise I made her. But they somehow intercepted the letters, burnt them and lied to her in secret of how I didn’t want her to become a Princess.”

Everyone were shockened to hear this, but none were more than Princess Twilight and Spike whilst they looked at one another, for they couldn’t believe that a group of ponies would lie to her like that, especially Silverbolt.

Silverbolt looked back at the others and said “I was furious with them and confronted them about this. Turns out they were from the Unicorn Anti-Union movement.”

“The what?” said the ponies in confusion.

“They’re a bunch of Unicorn fanatics that think that unity with other ponies was a mistake and that only Unicorns should rule.” Said Silverbolt, much to their shock. “They think Princess Platinum gave that order long ago, but in truth, her father was the one who ordered it, because he thinks that the other ponies corrupted her and made her think we were meant to be friends and not conquerors.”

They were shocked to hear this, with Silverbolt saying “But I was able to overpower them and they confessed everything. Using a spell, I forced them to reveal the location of the others. All the members were captured and sent to Tartarus. Some went, but others refused to surrender, and they ended up killing themselves.”. Silverbolt turned around and said “I was scared that there would be more of their members that would go after my students, so I chose to stay in Equestria, to ensure that something like this would never happen again.”

“So that’s why you wanted to keep a close eye on me when you taught me.” Said Princess Twilight.

“You were truly one of the most gifted students in the School of Magic.” Said Silverbolt, then looked at her and said “I found a spell to find her. But when I watched her, she began to slowly tear friendships apart, even your counterparts. I was heartbroken to see what she had been reduced to. And I was scared to face her, because I feared she would never see or trust me, because of what the fanatics had done.”

He looked at Princess Twilight and said “I failed Sunset when she needed me the most. I wasn’t going to fail you too.”

Princess Twilight stood up and walked over to him, whilst placing her right hand on his shoulder and said “But you didn’t fail. You shouldn’t blame yourself for what happened to Sunset. Even you couldn’t be everywhere at once. And it was also thanks to you, I’m not so stressed out anymore, well, more than usual.”

He looked at her whilst smiling, then said “Since when did you become my teacher?”

“I was taught by the best.” Said Princess Twilight.

“So how are you going to help her?” asked Rarity.

“I don’t know.” Said Silverbolt. “But I’m going to find a way.”

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Later that night, Silverbolt stood at the balcony whilst drinking some hot cocoa, thinking about what to do next.

“Can I join you?”

Silverbolt looked behind him and saw Princess Twilight standing there. He smiled and gestured her to stand by him. The two of them soon looked up at the stars. As the two of them looked up, Silverbolt looked at her and said “Something on your mind?”

“It’s just…” said Princess Twilight as she thought about what he said about Sunset, “Did I replace Sunset?”

Silverbolt looked at her confused and asked “What do you mean?”

“It’s just…” said Princess Twilight before she took a breath and spoke. “Did I…ended up replacing Sunset?”

Silverbolt was surprised and said “Why would you think that?”

“It’s just…” said Princess Twilight, “When you said that Sunset would become an Alicorn when she came of age, and when she ran away because of the Unicorn Anti-Union Movement. Did…I somehow replace her?”

Silverbolt placed his hand on her shoulder, gaining her attention as he said “You replaced no one, Twilight.”

He released her shoulder whilst he looked up, “Whenever I took a student in, each of them had shown great promise. Though they may not have become Alicorns, they each did amazing wonders for the world. Few of them stood out and each of them had created many marvelous wonders of the world. One founded the EUP Guard. One founded the Wonderbolts. One founded a perfect financial system for Equestria. One founded an organization to fight monsters. One who helped build Manehattan into a future none had ever seen. And a certain pony Applejack might know, the one who founded Ponyville…”

“Wait,” said Princess Twilight surprised, “Granny Smith was also your apprentice?”

“I taught her the methods of farming that I learned over the years,” said Silverbolt, “I even helped teach her how to make Zap Apple Jam.”

“Wait….” Said Twilight, then realized in shock, “You made Zap Apple Jams before Granny Smith?!!”

“That’s right, though I made sure it never went public.” Said Silverbolt.

He looked ahead and said “When Sunset came along, she showed great promise, a talented magic that rivals Celestia, heck, even nearly to my level. I foresaw through my visions that she would one day make a great princess. However…I didn’t know the Unicorn Anti-Union movement would plot against us and turn her away. I ended up failing her. I should’ve trusted my gut and stayed, but I was the only one who could help settle things between the creatures who wanted to wage war long ago, and Celestia couldn’t leave Equestria, otherwise our enemies would’ve caught wind of this.”

He looked at her and said “When you came along, I felt a powerful spark inside of you that was waiting to be awakened. Even though you’re magic was unlocked, it wasn’t enough. When Nightmare Moon came along, thanks to your friends, they were able to unlock the full powers of Harmony, and that’s when you unlocked the spark from within. However, I would’ve thought that your element would be a necklace like the others, but when I saw that it turned into a crown instead, I knew you were destined for greater things like Sunset. To do what I failed in the past, to really help those in need in a way that not even I could imagine.”

He then suddenly looked down and said “Although…”

“What?” asked Princess Twilight.

Silverbolt sighed and looked at her. “Is it what you’ve wanted?”

Princess Twilight was surprised by this, with Silverbolt saying “When you passed each of your test, and also came of age, we made you a princess without your permission. Instead of asking you if it’s what you really wanted, we just made you a Princess right off the bat. We made you a princess without asking you if it’s what you truly wanted, for a choice that you didn’t make, and it’s not fair. Which is why when we made you and Cadance a Princess, I didn’t add the immortality part, because I knew the connection you shared with your friends, and I didn’t want you to remain alone like Celestia, Luna and I did. Which is why I’m asking…are you comfortable with the role you’ve been offered?”

Princess Twilight looked down for a bit and said “At first being one was something that I was caught off guard of. And I also knew that being the title of Princess was something unexpected.”

She looked ahead and said “But then I remembered everything you did to help those in need, and also made us see that even though you’re an Alicorn, you’re a pony just like everypony else. And that you inspired many ponies not to give up, and you’ve always been there for me when I needed help the most.”

She looked at him with a smile and said “So I don’t regret you making me a Princess. Because now, I’ll be able to help those in need like you did. And I’ll also help you whenever you need it.”

Silverbolt smiled and held Twilight close, which she did the same whilst he said “That’s all I could ask for.”

The two of them stared at the stars for a bit whilst also enjoying the embrace from one another.

The girls were surprised to see this, with Princess Twilight seeing that Silverbolt was able to help her answer the questions that have kept on plaguing her for a short while now. Silverbolt was able to fast forward to the part where they saw Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and Rarity arguing.

As they were arguing, Silverbolt slowly walked to the door whilst Princess Twilight tried to play peacemaker. After calming them down and showing them that they were friends once…

“But I think something happened,” said Princess Twilight, “I think that something was Sunset Shimmer.”

“Well, it’s a nice theory darlings,” said human Rarity, “But Sunset Shimmer had nothing to do with it.”

“Are you sure?”

When the girls looked, all of them were shocked, for Silverbolt brought in the rest of the Mane 6, and the girls were shocked to see this. Human Applejack, Rarity, Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy walked towards their counterparts, not believing what they’re seeing.

“Wha…who are you?” asked human Applejack.

“Everyone,” said Silverbolt, gaining the girls’ attention, “Meet your counterparts from another dimension.”

“Another dimension?!” said the human version of the Mane 4.

“That’s right.” Said Silverbolt, “And they’re not the only ones, Twilight, Spike and I are also from another dimension.”

“That’s right.” Said Spike, which shocked the girls even more.

“Now then,” said Silverbolt when he looked at Fluttershy and motioned to her human counterpart.

“If I might ask,” said Fluttershy, “What did Pinkie do to ruin your friendship?”

“Well,” said human Fluttershy, before she cleared her and said “I was hosting a silent auction for my animals, and Pinkie Pie ruined it with her noise makers and firecrackers.”

“What are you talking about,” said human Pinkie as she took out her phone, “I got a message from you that said you didn’t want a silent auction, you wanted a big party!!”

“What? A big party?” said a confused Pinkie, “That doesn’t sound like Fluttershy.”

“Huh?” said her human counterpart.

“Fluttershy’s one of the most sensitive po, er, people I know,” said Pinkie Pie, “She’s not comfortable with big parties, plus her animals get easily startled. She never likes big noisy parties. Everyone knows that.”

Human Pinkie thought about this, and then was shocked, for the other her was right, for human Fluttershy never likes big parties, she never had one in her entire life because she wasn’t comfortable with them.

“Oh no,” said a troubled human Pinkie Pie “What have I done?”

“And, um,” said Fluttershy as she tried her best to explain to her counterpart, “If you didn’t send Pinkie a message? What were you doing?”

“Well, I was busy organizing the event,” said human Fluttershy, “And I couldn’t send a message because, well…”, she blushed and said “I forgot my phone at home.”

Human Pinkie was now twice as shocked and baffled, and realized that she made a huge mistake. Human Rarity suddenly realized something, “You don’t suppose she’s been sending me those emails, did you? Every time whenever I wanted to volunteer to help with the decorations at the school functions, I get an e-mail from Pinkie Pie that she has plenty of volunteers, and then I found out she’s done everything herself.”

“I never send you any e-mails.” Said human Pinkie, “And I had to, I thought you didn’t want to help me, I always liked your sense of decorations, or decor, as you always say.”

Human Rarity was surprised to hear this, and said “You do?”

“Of course silly,” said Pinkie Pie, “If you and my Rarity have anything in common, is that both of you have a great sense of style when it comes to decorations. I always appreciate you helping me whenever I wanted to decorate for a big event. I even liked her friendship bracelet she made me.”

“You do?” said a surprised Rarity.

“Of course.” Said Pinkie as she pulled a picture frame out of her hair and showed her bracelet in it, “See, I even picture framed it to protect it, to show how much I love and appreciate it.”

Human Pinkie gasps and pulls out her own picture frame of her Rarity’s bracelet and said “Me too.”

Human Rarity was shocked to see that her bracelet that she made for human Pinkie was in a frame, for she rarely does this for items she really liked, and to see it framed. Human Rarity looked in guilt at Pinkie.

“Pinkie, I…I’m so sorry.” Said human Rarity. “I should’ve known better. I’m sorry I didn’t show up to help you…when you needed me.”

“Thanks Rarity.” Said human Pinkie, then looked at Fluttershy, “And I’m sorry I ruined your action Fluttershy.”

“It’s okay,” said human Fluttershy, “We were all tricked.”. She then looked at Applejack and said “What about you Applejack?”

“Well,” said human Applejack, “I was hosting a bake sale and Rainbow Dash said she’d get the team to my bake sale. But then none of them showed up. And ended up making a liar out of me.”

“Wait,” said Rainbow Dash, “Didn’t she call and tell you why she couldn’t show up if something were to happen in the last minute, or you called her?”

“Well,” said human Applejack, “Ah guess ah never thought of that.”

“Seriously?!” exclaimed Rainbow Dash.

“And I thought you were the stubborn one,” whispered Silverbolt, which caused Applejack to glare at him. “Don’t give me that look. Remember Apple Bucking Season?”

She winced at that, but remembers it as clear as day.

“I never leave people hanging!!” said Rainbow Dash, “Whenever folks ask for my help, I’d be there no problem, but if any of them, even myself, couldn’t make it to certain events, I would’ve wanted answers instead of just brushing them off like that. I mean come one, you know me, well, other me, better than anyone.”

Human Applejack looked down in guilt, realizing that she did have a point, for Rainbow would never just not show up without even telling her or anyone about it. She takes off her hat and places it in front of her chest.

“Aw, apple sauce.” Said human Applejack, “Now ah feel like a fool.”

“Honestly, I can’t blame you.” Said Silverbolt, “Everyone felt for her lies and secret threats. I can’t believe I wasn’t there for her sooner.”

“Darling, what do you mean?” asked human Rarity when she and the others looked at him confused.

Silverbolt explained everything to them of what he told the Mane 6. At the end of his talks, they were just as surprised about this.

“So y’all and Sunset were just as much victims and now she thinks otherwise.” Said human Applejack.

“That’s right.” Said Silverbolt, “I should’ve seen it sooner. If I had known things like this were going to happen…”

“Silverbolt,” said Spike, “Don’t blame yourself. You didn’t know. You’re only a pony after all.”

Silverbolt looked at Spike and couldn’t help but smile. He ended up picking him up and placed him on his shoulder before scratching his chin.

“I knew you were meant for great things the moment you and Twilight were paired together.” Said Silverbolt.

Spike chuckled at that and said “Aw, shucks.”

“Now then,” said Silverbolt, “All we need to do is to talk to Rainbow and straighten things out.”

“If she’ll listen.” Said Spike. “We all know Rainbow may be loyal, but she can sometimes be a bonehead.”

“Hey!!” exclaimed Rainbow. Until she noticed that everyone was giving her a look with flexed eyebrows, which caused her to realize that he was right and grumbled, which caused everyone in the room to laugh.

They soon went outside to talk with Rainbow. But as Silverbolt looked around, he saw Sunset spying on them. He knew he would have to find the courage to talk to her, but not yet.

Next up, The Rainbooms were talking at Sugarcube Corner, where they were trying to discuss what their next move would be, especially when it comes to helping Princess Twilight win the Princess of the Fall Formal. After that, they began to perform for the School. That’s when Silverbolt heard a loud noise. He took a peak and saw Snips and Snails had destroyed the decorations for the Auditorium, which made Silverbolt squint his eyes at the dirty tactic. Thinking fast, Silverbolt snuck into her office. When Vice-Principle Luna walked in, he also gave her a light smack, which made her yelp a bit.

She turned around and pinned someone against the wall whilst a bit angry. But she was surprised when she saw a familiar face.

“Still feisty as ever I see.” Said Silverbolt with a smirk.

Vice-Principle Luna couldn’t help but smirk back and said “I had a feeling I would see you again sooner or later.”

“Yeah, sorry about that.” Said Silverbolt once she let him go.

“So what can I do for you?” said Vice-Principle Luna as she held her hips.

“I heard that Sunset told you that Twilight smashed the auditorium.” Said Silverbolt. “She lied to you actually.”

Vice-Principle Luna flexed her one eyebrow, whilst Silverbolt said “Twilight was in the cafeteria with her friends the whole time whilst she sent Snips and Snails to trash the place in order to frame her.”

“Are you sure?” said Luna.

“Really Lulu?” said a smirking Silverbolt, which made her blush by the nickname. He took a few steps closer to her and said “After all that time we spent together, my word’s still not good enough for you?”

Luna couldn’t help but sigh whilst she smiled and said “I’ll take your word for it. You never were one to lie.”

“Except the part where you found out where I came from and what I am.” Said Silverbolt sheepishly.

“We’ll let that one slide.” Said Vice-Principle Luna, who then smirked and said “Although, you still owe me.”

“Oh?” said Silverbolt. Luna whispered to him, making him blush red. He then said “Deal. Although do you want it like this?”

He suddenly made himself look older and was slightly taller than Luna, whilst he also looked more handsome. Whilst saying “Or like this?”

Luna couldn’t help but blush whilst she smiled, wrapped her arms around him, and said “Oh, now you’re speaking my language.”

She ended up passionately kissed him before he landed on a sofa with her.

“Ugh, again!!” exclaimed both Rainbow and her pony counterpart.

“Wow, the other you sure is a ladies man, huh?” Said Spike, with his dog counterpart nodding in agreement.

“Oh, that’s nothing.” Said Pinkie Pie, “Silverbolt also used to date Ms. Harshwinny. Or as he likes to call her, Winnie.”

The ponies and dragon were surprised by the nickname he gave her, which he only could respond with a sheepish smile.

Fast forwarding, after clearing things up with Luna, Princess Twilight and the others got out of the cafeteria, with Silverbolt coming over and told them of what Snips and Snails did. They were surprised by what they did, so they quickly rushed down the hall. When they got there, they were shocked to see what happened. Though thankfully, they had plenty of time to clean and fix it.

Sure enough, everything carried out like it was. They cleaned up for the Fall Formal, they got dressed, they got there, Princess Twilight was declared the winner, Spike suddenly got kidnapped, and Sunset threatened to destroy the portal.

“Or not, and never go home.” Said Sunset as she threatened to destroy it.

That was, until she felt something being taken out of her grasp. She looked behind and to her shock, she saw the rest of the Mane 6. Rarity had plucked the hammer away from Sunset and tossed it away, whilst Rainbow Dash and Applejack began to restrain both Snips and Snails before they could try anything else.

“What?” said Sunset shocked as she looked back and forth. She then realized that these were Princess Twilight’s friends from Equestria. “How did you get here?!!”

“What do you think?”

Sunset was shocked and slowly turned around. She saw Silverbolt standing in front of Princess Twilight as he chose to defend her.

Everyone watched how this played through. A student and teacher, united after so long. And to their surprise, every student from Canterlot High was watching, even Principle Celestia and Vice-Principle Luna, for somehow all of them had received a message that they needed to see this.

“Hello my little Phoenix.” Said Silverbolt.

Silverbolt closed his eyes for a bit, then opened and said “I know you’re angry at me.”

“Angry?!” said Sunset “Try furious!! You abandoned me!! You told Celestia to take your place!! You broke your promise!!”

Silverbolt kept his composure, whilst he said “We were all deceived Sunset. You, me, Celestia. They fooled all of us.”

“Who’s they?” demanded Sunset.

“The Unicorn Anti-union Movement.”

Sunset looked at him confused.

“They’re a bunch of Unicorn fanatics that think that unity with other ponies was a mistake and that only Unicorns should rule.” Said Silverbolt, much to her surprise. “They think Princess Platinum gave that order long ago, but in truth, her father was the one who ordered it, because he thinks that the other ponies corrupted her and made her think we were meant to be friends and not conquerors.”

“It’s true,” said Princess Twilight, gaining her attention “They intercepted both your letters and they made you think he abandoned you, just so that they could have an excuse to have you join their ranks in order to overthrow the Equestrian Government.”

Sunset was a little surprised by this. That was, until he showed her Sunset’s letters, which surprised her, seeing that he kept them for a long time.

“The Unicorn Anti-union Movement had been trying to turn things to their favor, to gain power that had never been theirs to take. Princess Platinum’s father wanted power for himself and no one else. They’ve been around for a long time. They tried to drive us apart, but we put a stop to them. They spread lies among us and turned us against one another. I didn’t know until my spies told me.”

He looked right at her and said “They lied to Celestia when she thought I said that she could take my place. They even intercepted my letters to you and burnt them. They made you think I broke my promise. But I still kept your letters every week. They even lied that I would never make you a Princess.”

Sunset shook her head, not wanting to believe, which Silverbolt caught on.

“Sunset, what I’m telling you is the honest truth.” Said Silverbolt “I would never lie to you. I’ve been nothing but honest and straight forward with you since the day I took you in as my student. You were always the best one I ever took under my wing.”

He lowered his head and said “I was really devastated when you left. Even every night whenever I tried to sleep, I would lie up awake at night, missing you so much it would ache.”

He walked over to her and showed her, her letters, which surprised her. He then presented unopened letters to her and said “I kept some of my written letters with me for just in case the postal system would be flawed. If you do not believe me, then look at them through the order, and then you’ll see.”

At first, Sunset wanted to grab and crumble them, not wanting to believe him. But deep down, she felt compelled, she waited so long for him to respond from her letters. She slowly accepted them. Silverbolt stood near her and kissed her forehead, which surprised her.

“I really did miss you, Sunset.” Said Silverbolt “I never lied about that.”

He soon left her to rejoin the others. At the same time, she kept staring at the letters. She found the nearest spot to sit down and opened the first letter that he wanted to send her.

They watched her look through the letters whilst reading them, which left them surprised. Sunset looked down, but then heard Silverbolt muttered “Now I really wish I had been there.”

She looked at him and saw the look of regret on his face. She slowly held onto his hand, which gained his attention. The two of them ended up smiling.

Sunset looked through it, and through the letter, she slowly shed a few tears, then lowered her eyes and head, not wanting to look up.

“Like I said Sunset,” said Silverbolt “I never lied that I missed you. But all my life, I was a coward because I was afraid you might hate me. But then I realized that you hated me because you thought I’d abandon you. If I had just come home earlier, if the wars had not nearly broken out, I would trade my life just to be sure that you were safe.”

He kept walking to her. But she slowly looked at him, her eyes still in tears.

“And what you’re doing,” said Silverbolt “I never taught you any of that. But it has to stop.”

“It’s already too late for me Silverbolt.” Said Sunset in tears.

“No it’s not.” Replied Silverbolt. He knelt over to her, whilst looking at her in the eyes whilst he said “I know the choice I made, ended with them taking away the path that you were meant to, and in the end ended up taking away any choice you could make. And I failed you when you needed me the most.”

He placed his hand on her shoulder and said “And I am so sorry that I couldn’t be there for you. That’s why I’m here now, to make up for my mistake, and why I came all the way here to talk to you. The first student to ever help me feel like I’m whole again.”

Sunset ended up being more in tears and hugged Silverbolt, resolving things between student and teacher. Many smiled to see the student and teacher resolved things with one another. When all of a sudden, the ground shook, taking everyone by surprise, whilst both Silverbolt and Sunset broke the hug whilst they looked around. Within an instant, a portal from the skies opened, causing a creature, with skin as black as Cole, eyes as yellow as the sunflower, and vicious looking as the predator, appeared from the sky, spreading its demonic wings as it screeched. It wasn’t any creature, it was…

“Mothman.” Said Silverbolt with a squint in his eyes.

However, this didn’t go unnoticed that he said that.

“Mothman?!!!” exclaimed everyone around him.

“Mothman?!” exclaimed the ones watching from the dreamscape.

“Holy…” said a nerd by the name of Micro Chips as he adjusted his glasses, “He’s real.”

“You know that thing?!” exclaimed both Twilight and Sunset altogether.

“I knew him and his brother. Their real names are Zara and Zionite.” Said Silverbolt, “Long ago, both of them terrorized Equestria, along with the Dragon, Griffon and Yak kingdoms. I destroyed Zionite, but his older brother Zara was too powerful, so I had to trap him in an endless void, then before he was gone, he proclaimed that he will call himself Mothman.”

Mothman screeched and charged towards Silverbolt, causing them to lock hands/claws with one another, before giving it a headbutt to the face, making the monster stagger backwards.

“You could say he’s kind of like a sparring partner!!” shouted Silverbolt as he dodged a few attacks. “Cause I was the only pony who ever took him down every time whenever he escaped!! And he’s been sometimes trying to find a way to even the score ever since!!”

“You two fought before whenever he escapes?!” exclaimed Sunset.

“You’ve gotta be kidding?!” said Princess Twilight in disbelief.

“Well, I may have told you a lot, but not everything!!” said Silverbolt before powering his hands with both purple lightning generating form his hands. He launched a ton of lightning attacks at the Mothman, who was electrocuted, but still kept on going, even with the magic Silverbolt had in him.

They saw Silverbolt in action, but was about to be overwhelmed. Sunset, Twilight, the Mane 5 and their counterparts, quickly came to his rescue, and to their surprise, they were able to pony up, allowing them to suddenly pony up thanks to the real crown that appeared from out of nowhere, however, Silverbolt somehow strengthened them with his own, causing them to gain extra power. With that combined, they all defeated the creature.

Everyone cheered over the victory whilst they slowly dropped from the sky. Silverbolt turned to Sunset and smiled, whilst walking over to her and placed his hands on her shoulders.

“I’m so proud of you Sunset.” Said Silverbolt, “Thank you, for making the right choice.”

“No,” said Sunset as she managed a smile and held her master in a hug. “Thank you, for telling me the truth and never giving up on me.”

They broke the hug whilst Silverbolt said “If you want, you can always come back home.”

Sunset then had a solemn look and looked at CHS. She then looked at him with a saddened look and said “I’m afraid I’m going to have to take a pass on that.”

“Oh?” said Silverbolt, not expecting that.

Sunset looked down with her eyes closed and gave a sigh. Then looked at him and said “I’d like nothing more than to come home. But…I need to stay here. I need to make things right. And maybe whilst I’m at it, I can learn to try to be a friend…like you tried to teach me long ago.”

Silverbolt managed a smile and said “I understand. You’re free to make your own choice. Though this world is different, I’m sure it can also teach you a thing or two about friendship and life. And I’m sure the girls here will teach you.”

The Mane 5’s counterparts smiled and waved, knowing that they’d me more than glad to help.

He held her face and said “And when the time comes, and you come home, you will be welcomed. And…the title of Princess will be waiting for you.”

Sunset was surprised by this, and ended up hugging her master once again, with Silverbolt hugging her. After they broke it, Silverbolt walked up to the Mane 5’s counterparts.

“Look,” said Silverbolt as he spoke to them, “I know what she did was bad, and I also take responsibility for not being there for her when she needed me. But you also have to understand that the both of us were also deceived by those close to us. I won’t always be there for her, seeing that I also have responsibilities back home, but I’ll still check up on her every now and then. But all I’m asking is, as a favor for me, would you please look after her, help her continue to teach her on how to be friends. That is…if you can do that for me.”

The human Mane 5 looked at one another, not feeling so sure. However…

“Aw come on, go for it.” Said Pinkie Pie as she and the others stood in front of their counterparts.

“She’s right.” Said Fluttershy, “Even if they’re sometimes mean, everyone deserves a little kindness.”

“As well as a chance to redeem themselves.” Said Rarity.

Applejack walked to her counterpart and said “Look, ah know what she did was unacceptable, and we’re both pretty stubborn to do any of that. But a friend once reminded me that one’s stubbornness and pride can only harm others rather than helping them. Just try to give a chance, ah’m sure that y’all would like her. Heck, ah already began to like her seeing her like this.”

"And I know what she did was uncool," said Rainbow Dash to her counterpart, "But it's also not cool of not helping another friend make up for her mistake, even to show them that through thick and thin, loyalty can help bring pon, er, people, together. And also help her to earn others' trust, even yours."

Human Applejack and Rainbow Dash looked at Sunset. At first, they didn’t, but then they remembered that she and Silverbolt were tricked and suckered that caused certain events to happen.They may have been miffed when she felt like a liar, but now they were really mad when someone else had lied to Sunset that led her down to this path.

“Alright, ah’ll try.” Said Applejack as she managed a small smile.

"Me too." said human Rainbow Dash as she managed a smile.

Silverbolt then went over to Principle Celestia, Vice-Principle Luna and most of the students, and asked them what he asked the others. At first the kids were reluctant, but Celestia and Luna allowed it. Once that was resolved, Silverbolt also handed her the keys to his house so that she would have a place to stay, which she agreed to. Soon Silverbolt gave Twilight her crown back, allowing the two of them, Spike and the Mane 5 to go back home.

Shortly after that, after they found the Tree of Harmony and the staff, Silverbolt thought of how else he could help Twilight to be the Princess she needed to be. One day, he had an idea, and wrote a message to an old friend that could help her during her struggles. Then he got a reply, and was asked to meet up with them. He instantly teleported to them, and they were wolves.

“Ah, Silverbolt.” Said the large wolf. “It’s been a long time.”

“Too long Alpha.” Said Silverbolt “Last time I saw you, you helped me and Gusty beat Grogar.”

“Indeed.” Said the wolf known as Alpha as they walked side by side. “I understand that you have recently helped your one student, and helped another to redeem herself.”

“She truly went through a lot.” Said Silverbolt “I only want to help her. And glad that she’s doing well. But right now, I’m here about my other student, Twilight Sparkle.”

“Oh?” said Alpha.

“She became a Princess a while ago,” said Silverbolt “I am proud of how she turned out and all that she had accomplished, but I felt like she needed to learn more, to continue to understand what it meant to be a princess. I was hoping that I would find a way to bring her here, so that she could broaden her horizons. And I know that because of Blueblood’s ancestor he ruined our relations with one another, but that didn’t stop me from coming here to learn what I could to help others.”

“Indeed,” chuckled the Alpha “You are the only pony who were allowed in our borders. After all, you were the one that helped form the Pack lands, and if not for you, we would not be here. Though some tend to be violent towards you, the Elders and I remind them constantly that it was because of you, you helped us form, our foundations.”

“And what I’m about to ask,” said Silverbolt as the two of them stopped and looked at one another “I understand that a diplomat will be sent there soon. But all I ask is that this one test her resolve, help guide her as best he can.”

The Alpha couldn’t help but chuckle and held his shoulder. “I will do what I can old friend. You have helped us in the past, now it is our turn to help you.”

A week later, supposedly after the Flutter bat situation, a wolf diplomat was sent. And so far, things went well. He told her many things of the world, and during their stay in Canterlot, she offered to go to the Pack Lands with her friends. Soon all of them arrived there, and she learned a great deal and helped made peace with a member of the Apple Family that got kicked out. They soon arrived at their capitol. From there, they helped the Changelings there, and helped Thorax when he was in pain. After their meeting, Twilight asked to go see the world and help strengthen their ties, which she did.

During her travels, she helped many kingdoms and helped save Griffonstone’s financial troubles. She even went to Mt. Aris to find out what happened, and found out about the Storm King. Soon other kingdoms united and fought the Storm King. Twilight, with the help of Tempest, and Thorax’ brother Pharynx, defeated the Storm King. Afterwards, Twilight continued to travel, whilst at the same time, Silverbolt received a message that Sunset was in trouble.

He soon went over there. Though some were disappointed that she didn’t come, Sunset was happy to see her teacher again. He told them of how he knew the Dazzlings from long ago, and that he was willing to help them, like he should’ve done centuries ago. And to be on the safe side, he gave the Rainbooms medallions so that the Dazzlings won’t be able to take their Equestrian Magic. Later that night, they were at a sleepover, but at Silverbolt’s place, which they were all excited, considering it’s a big place. Later that night, Silverbolt began to write down certain songs.

“Silverbolt?”

Silverbolt looked up and saw Sunset in her pajamas. She was a little surprised to see so many music sheets around.

“Wow, you write music?” said Sunset.

“I did a lot of singing when I visited in this world.” Said Silverbolt “It’s how I paid for this.”

“Good to know.” Said Sunset.

“So what can I help you with?” asked Silverbolt.

“I couldn’t sleep.” Said Sunset as she sat down next to him, “I’ve been trying to figure a few things out since I started.”

“Care to tell me what’s on your mind?” asked Silverbolt. “I admit, I could use the distraction, considering that it’s been a while and not a lot of the songs that Rainbow and Fluttershy wrote would help bring a certain spark.”

“I see.” Said Sunset “And it also doesn’t help that the girls kept arguing over the littlest things.”

“What do you mean?” asked Silverbolt.

Sunset’s friends were a little surprised by this.

“Well for starters,” said Sunset “Rainbow Dash keeps letting her ego get ahead of her because she decided to form this whole band in the first place, after someone suggested it to her. Rarity’s all focused on the costumes, Fluttershy keeps complaining because Rainbow doesn’t want to use any of her songs and insists on doing her own. Applejack keeps grumbling about Rainbow and Rarity’s attitude and other things. And Pinkie is being Pinkie.”

She then looked down in sadness and said “And I feel like an outsider.”

“Sunset,” said Silverbolt as he placed his hand on her shoulder, gaining her attention “You have to give them some time. Not all friendships can be forced, like a certain pink pony who didn’t want to learn her lesson the day we met Maud. When I taught you and Twilight over the years, I wanted you to go out and meet ponies, and let these friendships develop naturally. Not to make them happen or one sided. Nobody’s perfect, we all have our little differences. When I first taught you, I actually helped you make friends.”

“Yeah,” said Sunset as she smiled a little “Best time of my life.”

“And you still miss them.” Said Silverbolt, to which she nodded. Silverbolt sighed and said “I’m still sorry I couldn’t help you, Sunset. I really wished I was there to help.”

“And I’m sorry for running away.” Said Sunset in regret. “I really wish I didn’t believe in the Unicorn Anti-Union’s lies. I should’ve known better.”

“And I never should’ve left.” Said Silverbolt, “And when we came here, I was afraid to face you, because I thought you’d never want to see me again.”

“But then you came anyway. Why?” asked Sunset.

“Duty. Pride. The longing to see you again.” Said Silverbolt. He held her hand and said “I really missed you.”

Sunset couldn’t help but smile, causing the two of them to hug with smiles on their faces.

“I really missed you too.” Said Sunset. Then they broke the hug and asked “Could I help you with this? For old times’ sake?”

“I’d like nothing more.” Said Silverbolt.

The two of them continued to look things over and tried to write a song together, but also looked over Fluttershy’s, to see which ones will go well with it.

Then came the Battle of the Bands, where Silverbolt ensured that everyone stayed calm and made sure that the Dazzlings don’t suspect them of anything. When the time came to perform, the Dazzlings began to unleash their power, but thanks to Silverbolt’s connection to harmony, they were able to pony up, allowing them to gain enough power to defeat the Dazzlings. When they got up, they saw Silverbolt landed in front of them whilst he was bearing his armour.

He knelt over and said “It’s over girls, it’s time to stop fighting.”

“Pff, save your pity.” Said Adagio.

“This is exactly why you lot were banished in the first place.” Said Silverbolt “You three could’ve tried to make friends with Ponykind, but you chose to enslave rather than helping. This isn’t the way.”

“Why would you even care?” said Aria.

“Because everyone deserves a chance.” Said Silverbolt “The Sirens once stood for something a long time ago, and you lot threw it away as if they were nothing to any of you.”

“But why do you care about us?” asked Sonata.

“Everyone is important,” said Silverbolt “And everyone in life matters, no matter how different they are. All I’m asking is for you to give me a chance. Give us a chance.”

They looked at one another, and seeing that they didn’t have any other choice, they stood up as Silverbolt hugged them. They were surprised at first, but they slowly returned it in return.

The next day, everyone gathered near the portal.

“Thanks again fer yer help Silverbolt.” Said Applejack “We really appreciate the help.”

“Hey, what are friends for?” said Silverbolt.

“When you get back darling, please tell Princess Twilight we said hello.” Said Rarity.

“And ask her to come visit more often,” said Fluttershy “And have her bring Spike along.”

“Couldn’t resist his puppy body?” said Silverbolt with a smirk, making her blush heavily at that. “but don’t you worry, as soon as she’s done, we’ll come back as soon as we can.”

He motioned the Dazzlings to move on through, which they did. Silverbolt was about to enter, until he looked back and said “Oh, and by the way?”

The girls looked at him, wondering what else he was going to say.

“If I were you,” started Storm “I’d keep an eye out. There’s a fifty/fifty chance that our little activity will have caught someone else’s attention. Namely Twilight’s human counterpart.”

They were surprised to hear this, but they understood.

After the hug, Silverbolt left and went through the portal.

“Wow, so that’s what would’ve happened if you were around.” Said dog Spike.

“I’m just glad we didn’t tear each other’s heads off there.” Said Pinkie Pie as she agreed.

Back at Equestria, Twilight had returned from her trip around the world with Spike, with Trixie in tow, who was held prisoner by the Diamond Dogs. She then wanted to open a school, but instead of her friends being teachers, it would be taught by various teachers from different nations and where every student was welcomed there. Everyone agreed and were excited for the upcoming events. Twilight soon went back to Ponyville, with Silverbolt staying behind to get the paperwork for it ready.

As Twilight was talking things over with her associates, a Unicorn with Canterlot robes came in.

“Oh no.” said the Mane 5 whilst groaning, gaining the Rainbooms’ attention.

“You know him?” asked Rainbow Dash.

“Unfortunately.” Said pony Rainbow Dash.

“That’s Chancellor Neighsay,” said Sunset “He’s in charge of the EEA. They’re the ponies in charge of overseeing Equestria’s education.”

“And the biggest racist in all of Equestria.” Said Silverbolt.

“What?!” exclaimed Rarity as her fellow Rainbooms were also surprised.

“When I wanted to open my school,” said Princess Twilight “I wanted to teach friendship not just to ponies, but to others as well.”

“And because of her uh, ahem, obsession to please others?” said Silverbolt with a slight smirk and flexed eyebrow that made the princess blush, “She ended up making things boring instead of teaching it their way, which was supposed to teach about friends, not boring math lectures.”

“Seriously?” said Rainbow with a flexed eyebrow.

“I…” said Princess Twilight, only to sigh in defeat and said “I have no excuse for it.”

“And because of some of her students that played hooky and caused a ruckus because of her poor decisions…”

“Look, I’m not proud of it, okay.” Said Princess Twilight.

“I know you’re not,” said Silverbolt “But you do realize that when it comes to friends, one should always listen. Plus, you should learn to do things your way instead of trying to please others.”

“He’s got a point Twilight,” said Spike “Remember what happened with Starlight and Trixie a while back?”

“Any who,” said Silverbolt “Neighsay declared the students dangerous and her friends unqualified to teach. But thanks to Starlight, she was able to come around. She was able to bring the students together and open the school. Neighsay on the other hand refused to back off, so Twilight decided to teach them her way, which he claimed wouldn’t work, but Celestia reminded him that the Earth Ponies, Unicorns and Pegasi did the same thing long ago. But unfortunately when Equestria’s magic began to fade away and Twilight and her friends left to solve it, Neighsay came back and blamed it on the Young Six, thinking that they were responsible, but they were just kids and didn’t know any better. And because of the Young Six, magic had been restored and Neighsay apologized. However, Celestia put him under probation and had to file a restraining order against him that he were to stay ten miles away from them.”

“Wow,” said Rainbow Dash “Am I glad we don’t have someone like that in our world.”

“Same here,” said Applejack “Ah don’t think we would last long with the likes of him.”

“So what happened here?” asked Twilight.

“Watch and see.” Said Silverbolt.

“I am Chancellor Neighsay, head of the Equestria Education Association. We are a board of scholars who oversee all schools in Equestria. And quite frankly, from what we have been hearing about this one you seek to open, it does not meet our standards!” he snapped.

“On what grounds?” Twilight snapped back. “I have sent the EEA invitations to attend the meetings for my school and I had yet to hear anything back until now.”

“We were waiting to hear more before we made our judgment and what I have heard so far is completely against all the standards and guidelines we have for our schools in Equestria.”

“Please,” Twilight said, teleporting back to her seat, moving another out for him to take at her table. “Tell me what the EEA finds in my proposals to be against educational standards and guidelines.”

The stallion simply chose to remain standing before responding. “Princess Sparkle, we of the EEA expect things to be done by the book. That means properly accredited teachers, students who will not endanger ponies by using what they learn against us…”

“All the teachers I’ve found are properly accredited,” Twilight said, doing her utmost to remain calm. “While the teachers I have contacted so far may not all have the EEA seal, each has years of educational teaching behind them with thoroughly examined background checks for each potential teacher.” She leaned inwards. “Are there any other serious complaints that the EEA has to address to me?”

“You are endangering Equestria with this,” Neighsay snapped. “What is to stop these creatures from taking what they learn and using it against us?”

“So no then,” she said, tilting her head towards him. “You are dismissed.”

“Ex-excuse me?” Neighsay stuttered, looking torn between infuriated and confused at her words. “You have yet to answer my questions, Princess.”

“They do not merit answering,” she said sharply, moving to stand once more. “I am uncertain-no, I am uncaring to how you missed what happened last year and what was done by the world but allow me to illuminate you. The nations of the world came together in unity and harmony against a foe that wished to destroy everything we believed in for his own selfish gains and desires. I spent the last year reaching out to nations that closed their doors to us and countries that did their best to hide from us as they feared us. I worked to ensure that our people’s beliefs and values, the ones that Equestria were founded on, were remembered and brought back to the light.” She stared at him, moving to stand face to face with the stallion. “Friendship and harmony, the twin qualities that were the building blocks of Equestria when it was founded and that Princess Celestia and Princess Luna ensured would continue to be a part of our culture when they took the thrones, are among the best qualities in the world but they ring hollow and false if we try to withhold them from others.” She narrowed her eyes. “They cannot be limited to one tribe, or one species, alone; they must be shared with all. If the Equestria Educational Association has issues with that then so be it; my school will do without such an organization’s approval.” She used her magic to open the door to the library. “Now if you would, Chancellor Neighsay, can you please remove yourself. Right now, I am in a meeting with my partners and future teachers while sharing breakfast with them and the library is currently closed.”

The stallion stared hard at her, his eyes nearly bulging with his teeth clenched hard before he very reluctantly bowed his head and walked out the door, with Twilight closing it behind him.

Everyone was surprised to see this play out, even Princess Twilight was surprised.

“Wow,” said pony Rainbow Dash “How come you weren’t brave like that?!”

Princess Twilight frowned whilst looking at Rainbow, but then focused back on what happened. “I really stood up to him?”

“Like I said,” said Silverbolt with a smirk “I make a much better and effective teacher.”

They saw Silverbolt going over a few documents from different nations as well as different creatures coming to the school whilst wearing his reading glasses.

“Let’s see,” said Silverbolt “So far, the Minotaurs’ transportation system is well in effect and in place. The Dragons will get their fair share of the gems, as well as taught how to grow gem trees…”

“Wait, GEM TREES?!!” exclaimed Spike as he looked at Silverbolt in shock.

“Oh yeah,” said Silverbolt as he chuckled “Remember that old story where others fool those into thinking that if you plant a coin, you’ll grow a money tree?”, he looked away with a smile on his face and said “I thought of that idea back fifty years ago.”

Everyone stared with their mouths agape as they couldn’t believe what they were hearing.

Before Silverbolt could continue to read, a Unicorn opened the door and bowed to him. “Ah, Silverware.” Said Silverbolt when he caught a glance at the pony, who happens to be his assistant “What can I do for you?”

“You have a visitor sir. One of the figures in charge of a few educational facilities” Said Silverware, who then scoffed in disgust “And having no manners either, if I might add.”

Silverbolt looked at him with a flexed eyebrow whilst neatly placing his documents away using his magic. “Who might that be?”

“He appears to be the head of the EEA sir.” Said the pony.

Silverbolt groaned at that, for he knew the pony all too well.

“Send him in Silverware.” Said Silverbolt, then grumbled “And pray you don’t have to carry a body bag.”

“Yes sir.” Said Silverware as he left.

Within a short while, Neighsay entered, and already Silverbolt had an angered look after he placed his documents away.

“Ah, Master Silverbolt.” Said Neighsay, “Pleasure to see…”

“What do you want Neighsay, I’m in the middle of something.” Said Silverbolt.

“To the point, that is the proper way.” Said Neighsay with a devilish smirk, but the moment he was opening a wine cabinet, it was violently closed by another magic force, which Neighsay was surprised as Silverbolt walked towards him.

“First of all, wipe that smirk of your face,” said Silverbolt “Second of all, I did not give you permission to touch my stuff that I’d prefer to be untouched for the next ten years or so. Thirdly, I do not like it when others interrupt me when I didn’t make an appointment for you to come, so I will be straight to the point,”

He leaned over face to face and said “What, do you want?”

Neighsay gave him a dirty look, but he merely continued. “Well, if you must know,” responded Neighsay as he walked over to his desk “Princess Twilight wishes to open a farce of a place to outsiders…”

“Which myself, the royal sisters, the rulers of the Crystal Empire and the court voted and agreed to allow it to happen.” Replied Silverbolt.

“What?!” exclaimed Neighsay “You cannot be serious?!”

“Oh, I am dead, serious Neighsay,” said Silverbolt “She wanted to open a school that would help teach others of our culture, as well as they to ours, which would help benefit those who would help build a better tomorrow.”

“The EEA will not allow some mare to…” said Neighsay before he was cut off.

“The EEA, or your racist views of other kingdoms?” retorted Silverbolt. “Furthermore, that mare, you talk about, is also my student, who is also a Princess, a high ranking ruler of Equestria, and when they make up their minds, their words are law, and a little bit of humility and restraint, might also earn their respect.”

He walked over to him and shoved his hoof hard against the Chancellor’s chest. “Furthermore, you denying them opening a school, because of what, you think that just because you’re in charge of the EEA, suddenly you think you’re in charge of Equestria? Need I remind you that you’re only a minor, political figure, meaning, you don’t get a say in anything, whatsoever. Furthermore, the Secretary of Education agreed with her and it’s construction.”

“You are a fool!!” shouted Neighsay “Accepting these unpredictable students and unqualified element bearers as teachers…”

“Let me stop you right there first.” Said Silverbolt. “They haven’t even started school yet and already you’re judging them, over what, what their kind did in the past? Which is the point, the past. It doesn’t matter anymore. Plus, whilst they learn about friendship, they can teach that to their homeland and once they’re done, they can choose to become teachers too. As for the element bearers; they’re not going to be teachers there, and even if they are, they may be unqualified, but they also represent the elements of Harmony. Honesty, Kindness, Laughter, Generosity and Loyalty, that’s what a friend should be. Be honest with one another, be kind to one another, laugh with friends who are down, be generous to one another, and be loyal to them, that’s what they wish to teach.”

“They will bring our kingdom to ruin!!” shouted Neighsay.

“What you’re saying right there Neighsay,” said Silverbolt “That’s not the concerns for the nation you’re talking about, that’s your fear talking. You haven’t even met them yet and yet you’re judging them based on reputation alone. Others see us as bullies too and think we’re nothing but a xenophobic race who couldn’t care less if another suffers. It was because of myself and Princess Twilight, that we were able to be part of the international community again, despite what the likes of you have done.”

He then walked over to him and said “And if I were you, Neighsay, I’d watch my step. You may be in charge of Equestria’s private schools, but I’m the one who founded and run things around here despite the Princesses ruling.”

He walked to his desk, then turned to him and said “And by the way? I got that job on my own.”

The Chancellor was taken aback by what he said, with Silverbolt saying “Also, I’ve been receiving a ton of calls and letters recently.”

He looked them over and said “A ton of complaints about you and your restrictions and so called unnecessary rules. I get the feeling that you’re methods are from another era, that aren’t condoned since Ponyville was founded.”

He walked over to the side of his desk and said “I would also remind you that you are not in charge of Equestria, and that if you were also a political figure, you’d also report to both the Secretary of Education, and to the Princesses.”

He then walked back to his desk and said “Furthermore, I think that you’ll find that the way I help other ponies and creatures, is a little bit more subtle than the way you watch over them.”

“But…but…”

“But nothing Neighsay.” Said Silverbolt as he slammed his hoof onto the table. “Equestria was founded on Friendship, Harmony and Trust, and one can’t save it, by ignoring what it stands for. But given what I’ve seen and heard of your behavior, you’re the whole reason why we haven’t been able to move forward.”

He stood up and walked over to Neighsay and said “You best prepare yourself Neighsay, because I will be telling this to the courts, and they and Celestia will not be as forgiving and merciful as I am.”

He pointed his hoof at the door and said “Now get out of my sight.”

Neighsay reluctantly left with a sour mood on his face.

They were surprised to see how well he handled Neighsay.

“Wow, the other you is really good, you know that?” said Spike.

“Huh,” said Silverbolt with a shrug “I guess even in other worlds I can be the aggressive and straightforward type of guy.”

They continued to watch things unfold.

Silverbolt then began to sense something off somewhere in Equestria. He traveled there and bumped into Starlight Glimmer. He could see what she was doing and asked her to stop. At first, she refused, but Silverbolt told asked her why she was doing this. Then she told him about Sunburst, with Silverbolt remembering him, saying that he actually flunked out. And that he wanted to talk to her, but his mother kept him from doing that, and that he wanted to tell her, but he was too ashamed to face her, that he only wanted to impress her. Realize the mistake she made, Starlight gave in and agreed to go back to Ponyville with him, and to help establish a town for the ponies there, and bring some of them home. He paired Starlight with Twilight, and promised her to bring Sunburst in once he finds him.

Shortly a while later, Twilight opened her school, and so far, things have been going well, until Cozy Glow came along and began to ask certain questions. One of the students, Diamond Tiara, told Twilight of this. With the help of Silverbolt, they were able to expose her when he could see right through her, for she was a sociopath disguise the whole time and wanted to use the knowledge at this school to have power all to herself. And with the help of the Wolves, they were able to arrest her. Silverbolt grumbled “And Neighsay said a non-pony would take over Equestria”. Soon things went underway. Silverbolt came with Sunburst, where he apologized to Starlight for not talking to her sooner and sorry that he abandoned her. She apologized for not going to him too after the whole ordeal.

Shortly after that, Tirek came along, and because of Silverbolt’s cunning, he fought against Tirek, whilst the girls used all that power to finally defeat him. Shortly after that, as things continued to run smoothly, Silverbolt and Twilight went to Canterlot High, where the Friendship Games would soon begin.

Too be continued