Three days later

A small collection of birds made their way down to Ponyville, they had just flown by the Golden Oak Library when Twilight, Cody, and Sunset opened their window.

Twilight extended her arms to welcome the morning sun. Then she walked by Spike to pull the blanket off his sleeping basket, waking him up with a start before he groaned and fell face first into his pillow. She and Cody then headed out of the library.

Twilight (sings):
Morning in Ponyville shimmers

Sunset (sings):
Morning in Ponyville shines

Twilight (sings):
And we know for absolute certain

Twilight and Cody (sing):
That everything is certainly fine

As several ponies walk to streets of town, Twilight, Cody, and Sunset both jump to the edge of water fountain as Mayor Ivory Scroll is talking with her two assistants.

Twilight (sings):
There’s the Mayor en route to her office

The trio continued down the street and pass the Quills and Sofas shop where Davenport was advertising some new quills.

Cody (sings):
There’s the sofa clerk selling some quills

“Morning, kids!” Davenport replied cheerfully.

Twilight jumps into the foreground as some ponies behind them are enjoying themselves at the outdoor cafe.

Twilight (sings):
Our Ponyville is so gentle and still

He and Twilight then rush over to one of the tables where a fancy pony and mare are sitting together with Savior Faire standing at the right.

Twilight (sings):
Can things go wrong?

She and Cody then hopped onto the table and did a tap dance together. Cody then side-somersaulted off the table as Savior Faire and the fancy stallion helped Twilight down. Cody then linked Twilight’s and Sunset’s hands with his so they could walk away side-by-side.

Twilight (sings):
I don’t think they ever will

As the two walk away from the Town Hall, two Pegasi leap over them from right to left, then another two Pegasi did the same from left to right. They then walked along side each other and then headed off on opposite sides of the couple. Two more ponies were doing choreography in the background and four Pegasi were flying in formation above them.

Twilight, Cody, and Sunset (sing):
Morning in Ponyville shimmers
Morning in Ponyville shines
And we know for absolute certain
That everything is certainly-

SPLASH!

Just as Cody, Twilight, and Sunset raised their arms into the air. Somepony dumped a large quantity of water on top of them, leaving them drenched and irritated.

“Rainbow Dash, that’s not funny!” Twilight yelled as she looked at the sky.

“Terribly sorry, darling,” said Rarity, looking rather frazzled as she was using her magic to move about thunder clouds, “I’m afraid I’m...I’m not good with the thundery ones.”

“Well, you know how much lighting bothers...wait, what did you say?!” Cody exclaimed as he and Twilight then noticed Rarity...had Rainbow’s cutie mark! They both gasped.

“Something tells me everything is not going to be fine,” Twilight said worried.

“Aw, karabast!” Cody groaned.

“You’re telling me,” Sunset added.

Twilight, Cody, and Sunset wasted no time approaching Rarity and took notice that the marshmallow mare was trying to control both thunder clouds and snow clouds at the same time.

“What are you doing?” Twilight asked.

“What happened to your cutie mark?” Cody added.

“Whatever do you mean, Twilight and Cody?” Rarity replied calmly as she pointed to her cutie mark, “I’m simply doing what I’ve done since the day it first appeared.”

“Say what?” Cody asked quickly before adding frantically, “B-b-b-but, Rarity, you’re a seamstress, not a weather pony!”

“Seamstress?” Rarity exclaimed with a chuckle, “Well, I certainly do have a taste for certain patterns and designs if that’s what you meant.” She then clustered up some clouds in the sky.

“Does my sky look fabulous or what?” Rarity asked when several ponies appeared to grumble and complain to her for the...err...unorthodox weather. Rarity tried to walk away, but the grumbling ponies soon surrounded her.

“Too last season?” Rarity asked sheepishly.

“I don’t know what to think,” Sunset replied.

“Where is Rainbow Dash?” said Twilight, “Why isn’t she handling this?” Poor Rarity was getting overwhelmed by the crowds as Cody spin jumped about to get Rarity somewhere safe. Twilight waited impatiently for him to return as he landed beside her.

“She said something about Rainbow being at her cottage outside the Everfree Forest,” Cody told Twilight. They were more worried than ever.

It wasn’t long before Spike had joined them, though he was still feeling rather sleepy as a large yawn escaped his mouth.

“I still don’t know what you had to wake me up for,” Spike complained, “I love sleeping in the rain.”

“It’s not about the weather, Spike,” said Twilight as she and Cody gave him a brief glare, “Rarity had Rainbow Dash’s cutie mark and said this was Rainbow Dash’s cottage. Something strange is going on...” Twilight and Cody both knocked on the door.

“Hopefully Flutters can set things straight with Rarity,” Cody said, “I’ve heard of mind swapping, but cutie mark swapping...it’s unheard of.”

“I agree with that,” Twilight replied when the front door creaked open. Rainbow had answered the door.

“Hey, guys,” said Rainbow nervously. Cody, Twilight, and Sunset were stunned.

“Rainbow! What are you doing at Fluttershy’s cottage?” Cody asked.

“Why is Rarity doing your job?” Twilight asked as well.

CRASH!

Before Rainbow could answer, the blue Pegasus rushed back inside.

“And what in Equestria is going on in...here?” Twilight asked as she opened the door. She, Cody, Sunset, and Spike were shocked to see the cottage overcrowded with critters of all shapes and sizes that were running amok. The place was in complete chaos.

As Rainbow ran about the cottage, Gummy appeared to chomp her right ear. She then walked forward and put Gummy into a bird cage above her. Some other small critters ran circles around her as a cat shreded the curtains and hissed at her angrily. She sat down for a moment before trying to chase a runaway bird, but it evaded her and dived into a mouse hole. Rainbow crashed headfirst into the wall, leaving her dizzy. Once she recovered, she pointed to show that she now had Fluttershy’s cutie mark. Twilight, Cody, Sunset, and Spike shared worried looks with each other.

Rainbow Dash (sings):
These animals don’t listen, no, not one little bit
They run around out of control and throw their hissy fits
It’s up to me to stop them, ‘cause plainly you can see
It’s got to be my destiny, and it’s what my cutie mark is telling me

At Sugarcube Corner, Fluttershy and Bucky were inside trying to blow up balloons for a group of ponies, but it quickly deflated as she smiled at them nervously. She then put on some gaucho glasses. The rest of the ponies looked rather bored and confused. Fluttershy then blew a noise maker and tried to smile for them. She then heard some laughter, but turned to see that it was Spike they were laughing at as he wore the gaucho glasses and danced around. Twilight, Cody, and Sunset gestured for Spike to stop. Fluttershy then showed that she had Pinkie’s cutie mark.

Fluttershy (sings):
I try to keep them laughing, put a smile upon their face
But no matter what I try; it seems a bit of a disgrace
I have to entertain them, it’s there for all to see
It’s got to be my destiny, and it’s what my cutie mark is telling me

Twilight, Cody, Sunset, and Spike head to Sweet Apple Acres. They find Pinkie, her mane and tail are straight, trying to shake some apples off a tree. One apple then bonked her on the head. She then tried to push a plow only to faceplant the dirt since she couldn’t make it budge. Twilight, Cody, Sunset, and Spike watched Pinkie as she stacked some hay bundles and a barrel to reach and try to fix a bent up water chute, but the chute ended up breaking and Pinkie was soaked as she hit the ground below. Pinkie then tried pulling a wagon loaded with caged chickens inside when one chicken landed on her mane, poked her head and left an egg as it took off. She then attempted to buck a tree but ended up hurting herself. She then lifted a bucket to catch the falling apples, but they landed on her instead of inside the bucket. She fell into her back, rubbing her head as she showed the three of them that she has Applejack’s cutie mark.

Pinkie Pie (sings):
I don’t care much for pickin’ fruit and plowin’ fields ain’t such a hoot
No matter what I try, I cannot fix this busted water chute!
I’ve got so many chores to do, it’s no fun being me
But it has to be my destiny, ‘cause it’s what my cutie mark is telling me

At the Carousel Boutique, the three of them watch as Applejack tried frantically to sew some sort of outfit with a measuring tape around her neck, with help from Sal. She then tried to put together a rather sloppy dress as she puts a hand to her forehead. Then she walked over to another mannequin that had another poorly made outfit and added a hat to it before walking away. She then showed that part of the checkered fabric on it wasn’t even attached to the outfit and already had a hole in it. She then added a poorly made feather headdress to another outfit that was made out of a grey sack. She then looked to show that had Rarity’s cutie mark as the sewing machine jammed up on her.

Applejack (sings):
Lookie here at what I made, I think that it’s a dress
I know it doesn’t look like much, I’m under some distress
Could y’all give me a hand here and help me fix this mess?
My destiny is not pretty, but it’s what my cutie mark is tellin’ me

Rarity stood at the top of a hill as she struggled to use her magic to control what had become renegade weather. Several clouds that produced rain and snow could be seen in the sky as she looked at Ponyville from the outskirts. The sun finally broke through the clouds, but three ponies were completely red due to sunburns and were later covered in snow.

Rarity (sings):
I’m in love with weather patterns, but the others have concerns
For I gave them frostbite over top of their sunburns
I have to keep on trying, for everyone can see

Rarity (sings):
It’s got to be

Fluttershy (sings):
It’s got to be

Pinkie (sings):
My destiny

Applejack (sings):
My destiny

Rainbow (sings):
And it’s what my cutie mark

Pinkie and Applejack (sing)
It’s what my cutie mark

All the girls minus Twilight (sing):
Yes, it’s what my cutie mark is telling me!

As all but Twilight and Cody finish singing, they looked at the others with worried faces. It wasn’t much longer before Twilight, Cody, and Sunset returned to the Golden Oak Library.

“This is bad. This is very, very bad,” Twilight said in a panic.

“It’s like a nightmare that you just can’t wake up from!” Cody added.

“What’s going on?” Spike asked as he came in after them, “Why is this happening?”

“Last night when you were taking one of your seven-hour bubble baths,” Twilight explained as she walked up the case where the six Elements of Harmony were, “Sunset, Cody, and I got a special delivery from the princess.”

Flashback

Twilight was seen taking the package from the mail colt. He held out a clipboard so Twilight could sign her signature for it before she quickly closed the door. Cody stood nearby as Twilight opened the package to see that it was some sort of book.

”Dear Twilight Sparkle and Sunset Shimmer,” Twilight read aloud, “The spell contained on the last page of this book is Star Swirl the Bearded’s secret unfinished masterpiece.” Twilight gasped and ooh excitedly.

”Nice,” Cody added with a smile on his face.

”He was never able to get it right, and thus abandoned it,” Twilight continued to read, “I believe you are the only pony who can understand and rewrite it. Princess Celestia.” Cody blinked as Twilight set the letter down and started flipping through the pages of it.

”You’ve never been asked to rewrite a spell before,” Cody said.

”Shall we see what it is?” Twilight asked as she found the page with the spell in it.

”Sure, we can read it together,” Cody replied.

”From one another, another to one,” they read aloud, “A mark of one’s destiny singled out alone, fulfilled.” Neither did anypony knew that by reading the spell aloud that Twilight’s element began to glow and shot a beam at the other elements causing their colors to shuffle about.

”That doesn’t make any sense. It doesn’t even rhyme!” Twilight remarked. It was then the colors of the other elements stopped shuffling about, leaving them altered.

End Flashback

“We cast the spell so we could find out what it was, but nothing seemed to happen,” Twilight finished explaining to Spike, “But something did happen. The spell changed the Elements of Harmony! That must be why their cutie marks are all wrong!”

“Just cast a counter-spell to switch them back,” Spike said calmly. Twilight quickly searched the journal.

“Oh,” Twilight groaned sadly, “There is no counter-spell!”

“Why don’t you use that memory spell you used to fix everypony when Discord was here?” Spike suggested next.

“It’s not their memories, Spike,” said Twilight, “It’s their true selves that have been altered.”

“Zecroa’s cure for the cutie pox?” Spike suggested.

“What good would that do?” Cody asked.

“That won’t work either...” Twilight replied as she lowered her head in defeat. She then gave the book to Spike before she started making her way upstairs.

“Twily...” Cody said sadly.

“Well, maybe it won’t be so bad. Maybe our friends will grow to like their new lives,” Spike said with a sigh

“No, Spike,” Twilight replied sadly as she stopped halfway down the stairs, “They’re not who they are meant to be anymore. Their destinies are now changed and it’s all my fault.”

“Twilight...” Cody said gently.

Twilight just made her way up to the bedroom. Spike and Cody just watched her head up with sad looks on their faces. The latter hugged the book to his chest as Cody headed upstairs to comfort his girlfriend. Spike arrived upstairs to see Cody gently stroking Twilight’s shoulder as she sat on the bed looking very glum.

As Twilight sat in the dark and Cody sat on the edge of the bed, the rain and snow continued to fall outside. She then gets off her bed and placed her hand against the window. At Sweet Apple Acres, the farm is now a wasteland with dying plants and trees. Pinkie tried to buck a tree but only a single leaf remains, which is soon blown away into the wind. Pinkie sadly watched the leaf float away. In Ponyville, the ponies are shunning and closing their house windows to poor Rarity, who has a wet and straightened mane and tail. She was also looking very depressed as she felt tears in her eyes.

Twilight (sings):
I have to find a way
To make this all okay
I can’t believe that one mistake
Could’ve caused so much heartache
Oh why, oh why?

As Twilight’s voice echoes, Applejack is boarding up the windows to the Carousel Boutique. Rainbow just sat on the floor looking depressed and defeated as the animals continued to run amok around her. Fluttershy just sat at the bottom part of a statue as ponies continued to grumble and argue with each other, making her feel defeated.

Twilight (sings):
Losing promise
I don’t know what to do
Seeking answers
I fear I won’t get through to you

As the overview of Ponyville is seen, including the out of control weather, Twilight was seen sitting on the bed again as she finished singing.

Twilight (sings):
Oh why, oh why?

Twilight then buried her face into her hands and began to cry. Cody and Sunset looked at her sadly, their own eyes starting to water as Spike walked up to her to provide additional comfort.

“Oh, Spike,” Twilight croaked, “What have I done?” It didn’t take too long for Twilight to stop crying and examine the window and watch the weather outside from her window.

“Aw come on, Twilight and Cody, you’ll figure a way to fix this,” Spike said, “These are your friends.”

“You’re right, Spike,” Twilight replied as she got off the bed and looked at the group picture of them, “And they mean more to us than anything.” Cody then stood beside her.

“Yes, they do,” Cody added with a teary smile, “Because true friends are always connected with each other...and they are always there for each other when they need help.”

“Our friends,” said Twilight as she began to glow brighter. So bright, that Spike had to shield his eyes.

“Twilight? Are you alright?” Spike asked. She, Sunset, Cody had closed their eyes as they felt a warmth inside their hearts before they opened their eyes, showing for a couple of seconds that the center of their eyes were the former two’s own cutie marks.

“I’ve got it!” said Twilight, “I know what to do!”

“You do?” said Spike curiously.

“Same here!” Cody replied.

Twilight, Sunset, and Cody headed downstairs with a blue chest in her magic grip, “We may not be able to remind them of who they are, but we can show them what they mean to each other. They’ll find the part of themselves that’s been lost so they can help the friend they care about so much!” Twilight said, then removed the glass case and placed the necklaces into the chest.

“Come on, Spike!” Twilight and Cody said in unison as the little dragon followed them in a hurry carrying the giant chest. Cody did offer to carry the chest himself, but Spike said he was strong enough to do it.

Back outside, Cherry Berry was waiting by her balloon as Fluttershy was dragging a heavy sack along the ground. She then handed Cherry some bits so she could use the balloon.

“Fluttershy, wait!” Twilight called out as she, Cody, Sunset, and Spike tried to catch up to her. They were then stopped as a rather grumpy Bon Bon, who was in their way and simply glared at them. The three friends quickly walked around her to catch up to her and Bucky.

“Oh...hey, Twilight...Cody...Sunset…” said Fluttershy in a depressed manner.

“Where are you going?” Twilight asked worried as she and Cody noticed the sack on the ground.

“I’m moving back to Cloudsdale,” Fluttershy answered sadly, “I don’t know what’s wrong, but I can’t seem to make anypony laugh.” Fluttershy then held a whoopee cushion and pressed it to make is sadly deflate.

“Please don’t leave me, Flutters. I don’t want to be apart from you,” Bucky said.

“I really am sorry, Bucky, but I made up my mind,” Fluttershy replied.

“Before you go, I was wondering if you might be willing to help Rainbow Dash. She’s really struggling with her animals,” said Twilight.

“She could use all the help she can get,” Cody added.

“But...I don’t really know anything about animals...” Fluttershy replied sadly, rubbing her hands in a cute manner.

“But you do know something about Rainbow Dash,” Twilight pointed out.

“I...know that she’s a true friend, and I’ll do anything I can to help her,” said Fluttershy, regaining some of her confidence.

“That’s the spirit, Flutters,” Bucky replied. Soon the the four of them arrived at the cottage. Fluttershy was looking a little worried. Twilight, Cody, Sunset, and Bucky gave her reassuring smile when...

THUNK!

“Whoa!” Rainbow cried out from inside.

“Rainbow Dash!” Twilight and Cody called out from outside and quickly opened the door.

“I’m in here!” Rainbow shouted, “I’m trapped!” The group was shocked to see the animal had started a riot. Rainbow was helplessly tied up inside of a black pot as some smaller critters were circling around the pot holding spoons and forks.

“Hurry, Twilight!” Fluttershy said, “Can’t you do some sort of spell to get her out?”

“Can’t you use the Force?” Bucky asked Cody, but he shook his head.

“No. Fluttershy, you’re the only one who can help! Rainbow Dash needs you!” Twilight replied. Sunset nodded in agreement.

“This is your moment,” Cody added.

“Um...hello?” said Fluttershy as she made some angry mice pay attention to her, then a squirrel, “Little...woodland creatures? I know that you’re all very upset and giving Rainbow Dash a hard time, but we’d all really appreciate it if you’d calm down and, um, maybe...rest for a bit?” As she spoke, two more squirrels stopped to listen to her, as well as some bunnies, a bat, some birds, a chicken, and even Harry the bear. Twilight, Cody, Sunset, and Bucky smiled as Spike made an O with his mouth in amazement.

“Oh! Uh...look! Here’s some nice juicy leaves for you to munch on,” said Fluttershy nervously as she grabbed a bowl filled with some salad and set it down before some bunnies, “And some crunchy, munchy acorns too.” She placed the nuts and acorns before some mice and squirrels, who began to eat. She then noticed that a mouse, a ferret, and a squirrel were still dancing around the pot Rainbow was tied in.

“Uh, wouldn’t you like to take a break and have a little snack?” Fluttershy asked. The three critters then shrugged their shoulders and dropped their utensils to go eat. Fluttershy smiled.

“Aww, look at that,” said Fluttershy, “I guess they were all just cranky because you were hungry.” It was then Angel hopped up to her hands and nuzzled her cheek.

“Oh, you are very welcome, little friends,” Fluttershy replied when Harry scooped her up in his arms and gave her a kiss on the forehead.

“Goodness,” she said as the animals all surrounded her, “it’s like I can understand them! I...I feel strange, like...like this is what I’m meant to do, like this is who I am! My destiny!” As Fluttershy spoke, her body began to glow light pink. As she confidently said this was her destiny. Her body glowed its brightest. Twilight wasted no time rushing up to Fluttershy and equipping her Element. Fluttershy then looked at the necklace as her memories flashed before her eyes. Then she collapsed to the floor and tried to get up.

“Wha...what happened?” Fluttershy asked.

“Easy, I got ya,” Bucky said gently as he helped her rise to her hooves.

“Fluttershy, look!” said Twilight, “Your cutie mark!” Fluttershy looked to see that her butterfly cutie mark had been restored. Cody, Twilight, Sunset, and Bucky smiled excitedly.

“It worked! It worked!” said Twilight as she, Sunset, and Cody hopped around the yellow Pegasus excitedly before they both nuzzled her happily, “Oh, I’m so happy you’re back to normal! We need your help!”

As Twilight walked past some squirrels that were eating, one squirrel noticed a hungry and sad looking mouse. It offers the mouse an acorn to share, making the mouse smile.

Twilight (sings):
A true, true friend helps a friend in need

Cody and Twilight looked at Fluttershy and smiled as they walk past more animal that were eating.

Cody (sings):
A friend will be there to help them see

Fluttershy, Twilight, Cody, Sunset, and Bucky (sing):
A true, true friend helps a friend in need
To see the light that shines from a true, true friend

“Um, hello,” Rainbow asked annoyed, “Friend trapped inside, remember?”

“I’ve got ya,” Cody said as they headed to the pot. Soon Rainbow was free before Twilight sang to her.

Twilight (sings):
Rarity needs your help
She’s trying hard, doing what she can

Rarity was outside in town as ponies were running for their lives from renegade thunder clouds. Fluttershy, Rainbow, Cody, Sunset, Bucky, and Twilight watched with worry.

As Fluttershy sang, Rainbow nervously flew up to a cloud and timidly kicked it away. Rainbow blinked to herself. On the ground, Rarity was about to cry from feeling overwhelmed as a large streak of rainbow painted the blue sky and cleared the clouds.

Fluttershy (sings):
Would you try, just give it a chance
You might find that you’ll start to understand

Rainbow just smiled as she kept clearing the clouds and even used a mini tornado proficiently. As the sun shined on clear blue skies, Twilight, Fluttershy, Cody, Sunset, and Bucky ran past a smiling Rarity, who later followed them. Rainbow then hovered nearby, wiping her brow as he body glowed red. Twilight quickly equipped Rainbow’s Element, making her see her memories flash before her eyes and found herself on the ground with her cutie mark restored.

Twilight, Fluttershy, Cody, Sunset, and Bucky (sing)
A true, true friend helps a friend in need
A friend will be there to help you see
A true, true friend helps a friend in need
To see the light that shines from a true, true friend

“Uh, what just happened?” Rainbow asked as she struggled to get up. Cody helped her to her hooves and gave her a side hug.

“There’s no time to explain, but we need your help,” said Twilight, “Applejack’s trying to make dresses!” Rainbow looked stunned for a moment before giving them a smirk.

“Say no more!” Rainbow replied as Fluttershy and Twilight split up to show that Rarity was looked rather lost and confused.

Inside the Carousel Boutique, Applejack was seen trying to sew something when the machine jammed up and started smoking. Applejack began to panic and was about cry from feeling overwhelmed. Rarity just looked around a bit before removing the fabric Applejack and Sal were working on and smiled to ask if she could try. Rarity then grabbed some fabrics from a shelf and got to work.

Rainbow Dash (sings):
Applejack needs your help
She’s trying hard, doing what she can
Would you try, just give it a chance
You might fine that you’ll start to understand

As they all sang, Cody, Twilight, and Sunset wheeled the rejected outfits out the front door. Rarity continued to work and was soon creating multiple designs at once. Applejack was left stunned as Rarity admired her new creation and began to glow purple. Twilight quickly equipped Rarity’s element, making the purple pony see her memories flash before her eyes. Rarity recovered as she was slightly reclining stomach first on a work desk. Her cutie mark was restored.

Twilight, Cody, Sunset, Fluttershy, Bucky, and Rainbow (sing):
A true, true friend helps a friend in need
A friend will be there to help them see
A true, true friend helps a friend in need
To see the light that shines from a true, true friend

“Oh my, what a terrible dream I had,” Rarity gasped as she sat up and saw a plaid outfit in front of her, “Or, maybe I’m still having it.” Applejack just smiled sheepishly.

“Rarity, Pinkie Pie is about to lose the apple farm,” said Twilight, “We need Applejack’s help.”

“Lose the apple farm?” Rarity exclaimed before a determined smile appeared on her face, “well, we can’t let that happen, now can we?” Rarity then noticed that Applejack was still trying to match a hat with the other outfit.

Rarity wrapped an arm around Applejack and guided the her and Sal to follow her. Soon they were all heading toward Sweet Apple Acres. Applejack looked unsure of what to do until she gave Rarity a determined smile. Rarity showed her the farm, which was now in ruins. Applejack then saw Pinkie getting wet and struggling to fix the broken water spout. Applejack then helped Pinkie fix it easily before exchanging a smile with the pink pony.

Rarity sings (sings):
Pinkie Pie is in trouble
We need to get there by her side
We can try to do what we can now
For together we can be her guide

Applejack then bucked a tree as Pinkie watched her, The others walked off with buckets of apples on their heads. Big Mac then pulled a wagon as Applejack and Sal tossed the seeds onto the soil. Apple Bloom then buried the seeds. Applejack then stood before her family as her body glowed orange. Twilight, Cody, and Sunset smiled as the former used her magic to equip Applejack’s Element. Applejack saw her memories flash before her eyes. Unlike the others, Applejack recovered quickly as she trotted toward the group with her restored cutie mark.

Twilight, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Sunset, Cody, Sal, and Bucky (sing):
A true, true friend helps a friend in need
A friend will be there to help them see
A true, true friend helps a friend in need
To see the light that shines from a true, true friend

“YEE-HAW!” Applejack called out, “Now that’s more like it! What’s next?”

“The townspeople are furious,” Twilight explained, “We need the old Pinkie Pie back.” Bucky gave the pink pony a warm hug, but she didn’t respond.

“I’m on it,” said Applejack, “I know just the thing.” The pink pony just watched the group looking a little lost and puzzled.

As Applejack sang, the ponies could be seen walking about looking rather grumpy. Then one mare bumped into a nearby stallion and shook her arm at him. Pinkie then stood in the middle of the bridge with the others behind her, unsure of what to do as Applejack hits her high note, which attracted the attention of the other ponies. Pinkie then smiled, her body glowing blue, as Applejack put the gaucho glasses on Pinkie’s face and pushed her toward the statue as Twilight equipped her element. Pinkie saw her memories flash before her eyes, got her cutie mark back, and her mane and tail regained their cotton candy appearance.

Applejack (sings):
The townspeople need you
They’ve been sad for a while
They march around, face a-frown
And never seem to smile
And if you feel like helpin’
We’d appreciate a loooooooooooot!
If you’d get there and spread some cheer
From here to Canterlot

“Come on ponies,” said Pinkie cheerfully, making everypony nearby perk up instantly, “I wanna see you SMILE!”

“PINKIE!” the crowd shouted.

The Mane Six, Sunset, and the boys lead a parade down the street with Cody, Sal, Bucky, Rarity, Twilight, Sunset, Pinkie, Applejack, and Spike walking forward. Fluttershy and Rainbow hovered on opposite side of the three ponies and Spike as Cody hovered above Twilight. Two ponies at opposite ends played their trumpets and some more ponies marched behind them. Some watched the parade from their second floor windows as two ponies jumped high into the air over a line of marching ponies, even doing a flip, before they landed. Another pony was seen carrying a drum on his back while two other ponies banged it. Twilight, Cody, and Sunset looked at Pinkie and then at Rarity as they marched to the foreground.

Everyone (sings):
A true, true friend helps a friend in need
A friend will be there to help them see
A true, true friend helps a friend in need

Twilight stood tall as the other girls created a pyramid below her. The others sang as they stood on the house rooftops. Twilight then used her magic to pull the group into a mid-air group hug, making the entire group glow a shade of magenta. Twilight then brought them for a landing, as they enjoyed the embrace for a little longer.

Everyone (sings):
To see the light! (To see the light!)
That shines! (That shines!)
From a true, true friend!

Twilight, Cody, and Sunset just enjoyed the group hug happily until something came to her mind, “A mark of one’s destiny, singled out alone, fulfilled.”

“Wait a second, that’s it!” said Twilight as the group hug broke up, “Are you thinking what I’m thinking, babe?”

“I think I do, Twily,” Cody replied excitedly.

“So am I,” Sunset added.

“I understand now!” said Twilight, “I know how to fix the spell!”

“We’ll let’s get to it!” Cody replied as the two headed back to the library. The rest of the group followed behind them, looking slightly puzzled as to what they were talking about. Twilight then grabbed the book and a quill as Cody and Sunset stood beside her.

“Ready, sweetie?” Twilight asked.

“Ready when you are,” Cody replied and then said together as Twilight wrote.

“From all of us together, together we’re friends. With the marks of our destines made one, there is magic without end!”

Twilight then made a definitive period that cause a small spark as Twilight put the quill and the book away. The others just smiled and gathered around Twilight. Pinkie just bounced up and down excitedly. Then Twilight’s Element began to glow brightly. As their Elements gave off a magic wave that hit the other elements, the other ponies cowered back and then cried out as their own elements shot magic beams at Twilight as she was encased inside of a magic bubble. Twilight and Sunset were startled at first but soon hugged each other close and closed their eyes as the light grew brighter and then disappeared.

“What happened?” Fluttershy asked and then gasped in horror. All that was left of Twilight and Sunset was a large burnt mark on the floor. Everyone else began to talk to each other in shock, wondering what had happened to their friends.

“Karabast!” Cody exclaimed.

Twilight and Sunset were actually just fine. The magic from the Elements of Harmony had transported them into space, surrounded by an air bubble. They were mysteriously floating on air for a moment and was able to stand on the inside of the air bubble.

“Hello?” Twilight asked worried, her voice echoing, “Where are we? What is this place?”

“Wait a minute, we’re in space!” Sunset said.

It was then a strange form appeared and began to approach her. As the form took shape, it became a very familiar alicorn, encased in her own conjured-up air bubble.

“Congratulations, Twilight and Sunset,” said Princess Celestia, “I knew you could do it.”

“Princess...” Twilight replied, as she ran up and hugged her, “I don’t understand, what did we do?”

“You did something today that’s never been done before,” said Princess Celestia as she showed the book with the completed spell inside of it, then walked behind her and put an arm on Twilight’s shoulder, “Something even the great Star Swirl the Bearded was not able to do, because he did not understand friendship like you do. The lessons you and Cody learned in Ponyville have taught you well. You both have proven that you’re ready, Twilight and Sunset.”

“Ready?” Twilight asked puzzled.

“Ready for what?” Sunset added.

As they walked forward, various images appeared showing various memories of their past.

As Princess Celestia sang, Twilight and Sunset looked happily at all the memories, both good and bad. They then approached a large image that showed when they first arrived in Ponyville with Spike. Then it showed some other memories, such as Winter Wrap Up, when they and Cody accepted the Pinkie Sense and wore umbrella hats, Twilight and Cody using their abilities against the ursa minor, their confrontation with Future Twilight, Twilight showing off her gala dress, Twilight using a magic shield to block Discord’s attempt to capture the other Elements, the three talking to Princess Luna, being detectives, Young Twilight and Young Cadance doing their dance, Young Cody and Young Cadance doing the same dance, Twilight, Cody, and Sunset with Shining Armor at his wedding, breaking the dark magic seal on Sombra’s magic door, assuming crystal forms, sharing their first kiss as a couple, and discovering the Elements of Harmony with their friends.

Princess Celestia (sings):
You’ve come such a long, long way
And I’ve watched you from that very first day
To see how you might grow
To see what you might do
To see what you’ve been through
And all the ways you’ve made me proud of you

Twilight and Sunset smiled excitedly. Princess Celestia then walked beside them and waved her hand as she continued to sing. The two ponies looked worried for a moment as they followed Princess Celestia’s moving hand. Then Twilight and Sunset looked at Princess Celestia in awe as they rose to the air standing upright and their arms lifted up.

Princess Celestia (sings):
It’s time now for a new change to come
You’ve grown up and your new life has begun
To go where you will go
To see what you will see
To find what you will be
For it’s time for you to fulfill your destiny!

It was then Twilight and Sunset noticed a small glow come out of their bodies in their respective colors. They then began to circle around the body of their owners, making the ponies glow and lift them. Princess Celestia landed and watched with a smile. Twilight and Sunset looked a little frazzled at first as their bodies began to twirl and glow brighter and they were soon consumed into a giant ball of light. Only one collection of swirling magic could be seen for a few seconds before the bright light expanded and they could no longer been seen.

By now, nighttime had fallen in Ponyville as giant stars appeared in the sky looking just like Twilight and Sunset’s cutie marks. The star was so bright that Cody, the Thrace brothers, Spike, and the ponies had to shield their eyes to look at them. The star slowly descended to the ground, the brightness intensifying as the group shielded their eyes when they noticed a familiar pony inside the light appeared before them.

“Twilight? Sunset?” Applejack asked as the light faded, “Is that you?” Twilight and Sunset slowly got up and stood before them when...

(Angelic chorus fanfare!)

Twilight and Sunset shinned brightly as they opened up their very own pairs of wings. The others gasped in shock.

“Wha...I-I’ve never seen anything like it!” said Applejack in surprise as Twilight and Sunset were looking at one of their wings.

“Ha! Twilight and Sunset got their own wings!” said Rainbow excitedly as she extended one of her wings with her hands and then hugged her, “Awesome! Two new flying buddies!” Twilight and Sunset smiled.

“Why, you have become alicorns,” said Rarity in amazement, “I didn’t even know that was possible!”

“Alicorn party!” Pinkie screamed as she swung down wearing a green and white party hat on her fore-head and some cardboard wings tied to her back, surprising the others as she blew a party kazoo an some crowd cheering could heard thought it was just the others .

“Wow...You look just like princesses!” Fluttershy said as she walked up to Twilight and Sunset.

“That’s because they are princesses,” said a voice. It was then they all saw Princess Celestia descended from above and landed before them with Blaze by her side, as he came by chariot.

“Huh?” They all exclaimed.

“Hold on a second!” said Pinkie as she pulled out a glass of water, drank it, and then did a spit take.

“P-princesses?” Twilight asked, still in shock.

“Ever since you three came to Ponyville, you’ve displayed the charity, compassion, devotion, integrity, optimism, and of course, the leadership of a princess and Jedi,” Princess Celestia replied. As she spoke, Rarity smiled proudly, Fluttershy smiled cutely, Rainbow posed confidently, Applejack rubbed the back of her hat and smiled, and Pinkie hopped and jumped for joy. Cody, Twilight, and Sunset just looked at each other for a moment before facing Princess Celestia again. They were feeling rather overwhelmed.

“But...does this mean we won’t be your students anymore?” Twilight asked worried.

“Not in the same way as before,” Princess Celestia replied, “I’ll still be here to help and guide you, but we’re all your students now, too. You are an inspiration to us all, Twilight, Cody, and Sunset.” Princess Celestia shocked her more by bowing before them. The rest of the ponies did the same as Spike did a humble curtsey.

“But...what do we do now?” Twilight asked nervously, “Is there a book about being a princess we should read?”

“There will be time for all of that later,” Princess Celestia replied as the others smiled. Cody, Twilight, and Sunset smiled as well.

“Wait a minute, you never told me you were planning on Twilight and Sunset becoming princesses until I married them,” Cody said, whispering in his mom’s ear.

“I believe now is the time to propose. Once you are knighted, of course,” Celestia replied, with a whisper.

“Since it is also time for you to become a Jedi Knight, Cody,” Blaze added.

“Everypony gather around please, today is a special day for our son!” Celestia addressed her and Blaze’s subjects in the Royal Canterlot voice.

Everypony in town was gathered, along with the Mane Six, Sunset, Sal, Bucky, R5, and Spike as Blaze activated his lightsaber and pointed it over Cody’s shoulder as he kneeled.

“By the right of the council…” Blaze began.

“…and by the will of the Force, Cody Ando,…” Celestia continued, as Blaze pointed his lightsaber over Cody’s other shoulder.

“…you may rise,” Blaze finished as he deactivated his lightsaber.

Cody then stood back up as everyone applauded and cheered, R5 beeped and whistled with cheer. He then hugged both his parents.

“We’re proud of you, Cody,” Celestia said.

Cody then signaled Twilight and Sunset to come closer, then kneeled on one knee, “Twilight and Sunset, will you both marry me?” he asked revealing two engagement rings.

Twilight and Sunset began to shed tears of joy as they gave Cody a warm, but teary smile.

“Yes...yes! Yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes!” Twilight and Sunset replied. Their friends, along with the other townsponies cheered. Even R5 gave beeped and whistled in cheer. Princess Celestia and Prince Blaze smiled as Cody happily put the rings on Twilight and Sunset’s fingers before embracing and kissing them happily.

The next day

The view went to the city of Canterlot and zoomed into a part of the castle where Twilight and Sunset were preparing to marry Cody.

“I still can’t believe we’re about to marry Cody, Sunset!” Twilight said excited and nervous at the same time.

“I hear you, Twilight. It’s been a dream of mine since I was a filly,” Sunset replied, “I’m a little nervous just like you.”

“It’ll be fine, you two. We’ll be right beside you, darlings,” Rarity said.

Pinkie gave her a reassuring hug as the others each gave her a warm smile. They each wore special bridesmaid/coronation attendance dresses.

Twilight was wearing her wedding/coronation dress, along with a wedding veil. Sunset wore a red and white wedding dress.

In another room, Cody was wearing a royal Jedi robe with buttons, epaulettes, and a sash. Sal, Bucky, and Spike were also wearing suits. Blaze was in his royal Jedi robe, while Dagger was wearing his specially made ceremonial army uniform. Cody felt excited and nervous at the same time.

“Something troubling you, Cody?” Blaze asked.

“Yes, Father,” Cody replied.

“Jedi or not, it’s normal for a groom to be nervous on their wedding day. I also felt nervous on my own wedding to your mother,” Blaze said.

“Everything will be fine, Cody,” Dagger added.

“Thanks. Rex, do you have the rings?” Cody asked his brother.

“I do, big bro,” Rex replied.

Like his father and brother, Rex also wore a royal styled Jedi robe.

Soon everyone was gathered in a large room, where the five girls were on all lined up on the left as Twilight and Sunset’s bridesmaids, with Cadance being the maid of honor. Shining Armor was Cody’s best stallion, with Sal, Bucky, and Spike as his groomsmen. Then the ceremony began as Scootaloo, Apple Bloom, and Sweetie Belle dropped the flowers on the ground as Twilight and Sunset made their way down the aisle with Night Light and Nash escorting them. The two mares were still very nervous until she saw Cody in his royal Jedi robe and smiled. Cody smiled at Twilight and Sunset lovingly when he saw them in a beautiful pink and yellow dress with lilac ribbons on the bottom of the skirt, as well as a red and white dress. Twilight was also wearing gold shoes that had her Element embroidered on the front and her mane, while down, had a light curl to it with a gold headband to hold the wedding veil in place. She was also using her magic to hold her wedding bouquet. Once Twilight and Sunset were with Cody, Night Light lifted the veil with his magic, kissed his daughter before joining Twilight Velvet. Twilight then handed Rarity her bouquet before she and Sunset faced Cody.

“You two look absolutely gorgeous,” Cody whispered to Twilight and Sunset, who smiled in reply. Cody smiled back as Princess Celestia smiled at the three of them.

“Dearly beloved, we are gathered here to today to join Prince Cody Ando and the soon to be crowned Princesses Twilight Sparkle and Sunset Shimmer in marriage,” Princess Celestia announced.

“Cody, do you take Twilight Sparkle and Sunset Shimmer to be your wives?” Princess Celestia asked. Cody looked at the two mares as his eyes sparkled.

“I do,” Cody replied in a soft but loving tone.

“Twilight and Sunset, do you both take my son, Cody as your husband?” Princess Celestia asked. Twilight and Sunset smiled at Cody lovingly.

“We do,” they replied unison with a soft, loving, and cute voice, making the five girls behind her smile awe and made Rarity shed a few tears. Even Shining Armor was crying as well as Cadance held him close.

“May we have the rings please?” Princess Celestia continued as Rex then appeared holding the pillow with their wedding rings. He looked rather nervous and was even sweating a bit as she presented the rings and Cody pick up Twilight and Sunset’s rings and Twilight did the same with his as they placed each other’s rings on their fingers. Rex then headed toward his girlfriends as he sighed loudly and plopped to the floor in exhaustion from being so tense. Cody and the two mares smiled at each other.

“I now pronounce you husband and wives, you may kiss,” said Princes Celestia as Cody shared a kiss with Twilight and Sunset. Everypony cheered and Pinkie, of course, launched her party cannon so confetti rained down on them from above. The newlyweds just nuzzled each other happily.

The newlyweds had a couple of hours to relax a bit, chat with their friends, and even take a few photographs before Princess Celestia ushered everypony into another room for the Coronation. Princess Celestia stood in the center with Princess Cadance on her left and Princess Luna on her right. The three Alicorns were also wearing much fancier crowns on their heads. Blaze and Dagger stood alongside them.

“We are gathered here today in celebration of a momentous occasion,” said Princess Celestia, “My most faithful students, Twilight Sparkle, Sunset Shimmer, and my son, Cody Ando, have done many extraordinary thing since they’ve lived in Ponyville. They even helped reunite me with my sister, Princess Luna.” Princess Celestia turned to the younger sibling, who smiled at her.

“But today, Twilight Sparkle and Sunset Shimmer did something extraordinary,” Princess Celestia continued, “They created new magic, proving without a doubt that they are ready to be crowned Equestria’s newest princesses.” The mane five just smiled happily as Pinkie bounced in place with glee. Night Light was holding Twilight Velvet as she started to cry.

“Fillies and gentlecolts, may I present to you for the very first time, Princesses Twilight Sparkle and Sunset Shimmer!” Princess Celestia announced as she extended a hand down the aisle.

The doors opened as Twilight, who had her wedding veil removed, with Sunset at her left side, and Cody on her right, appeared with their wings open. Together they walked down the aisle together. Behind them were four mares each holding a banner on their backs each. The two mares on Twilight’s side had purple banners with her cutie mark on it. The two mares on Cody and Sunset’s sides had tan colored banners with her cutie mark on it. The four mares begin to sing first and were joined by the four unicorn guards behind them. The three of them appeared before Princess Celestia as Spike appeared standing next to the sun princess. He was holding two pillow with one crown each. The first was a gold Princess crown that held the Element of Magic in the center. The second was a crown with Sunset’s cutie mark on it, signifying her new status as princess consort. Princess Celestia placed the Princess crown on Twilight’s head. The two newly crowned ponies looked at their friends. Who all smiled back as Rainbow gave them a wink and Pinkie waved at them.

Choir (sings):
The Princesses Twilight and Sunset cometh
Behold, behold
Princesses here before us
Behold, behold

The three newlyweds then stand before the crowd, their new crowns shining in the light. They then headed outside to balcony with Princesses Luna and Celestia, along with Prince Blaze and Commander Dagger beside them. Before them was a large crowd. Twilight, Sunset, and Cody bashfully waved at the crowd and switched hands to do so as confetti rained from above. The view zoomed out to show the large crowd of cheering ponies.

Choir (sings):
Behold, behold (behold, behold)
The Princesses Twilight and Sunset cometh
Behold, behold (behold, behold)
The Princesses
The Princesses are here!

As the three newlyweds continued to smile and wave, Princess Celestia leaned over to them.

“Say something, Princesses,” she told them.

“Oh, um...” Twilight stuttered as Cody chuckled nervously.

“Ooooh, I was never a fan of on the moment speeches,” Cody whispered.

“You can do it...honey,” said Twilight with a giggle. Cody giggled back as Twilight cleared her throat to speak first.

“A little while ago, our teacher and mentor Princess Celestia sent us to live in Ponyville,” Twilight began, “She sent us our husband to study friendship, which is something I didn’t really care about. Mine and Sunset’s husband can testify to that.”

“While it was true, I still loved her all the same,” Cody continued, getting some awes from the crowd. Twilight chuckled. It was then the five ponies appeared from behind the balcony. Twilight, Cody, and Sunset saw them and gestured for them to step onto the balcony.

“But now on a day like today, we can honestly say,” said Twilight as she, Cody, and Sunset faced their friends.

“We wouldn’t be standing here if it weren’t for the friendships we’ve made with all of you,” Twilight and Cody said together, “Each one of you taught us something about friendship, and for that, we will always be eternally grateful.” The five ponies were touched as they smiled and cried happy tears as Twilight and Cody spoke to them.

“Today, we consider ourselves the luckiest ponies and human in Equestria,” Cody continued for Twilight as the three of them faced the crowd. Rarity, Fluttershy, and Pinkie leaned against the balcony railing. Applejack and Rainbow waved happily to the crowds.

“Thank you friends,” said Twilight as she, Sunset, and Cody bowed before the five ponies.

“Thank you, everypony!” Cody, Sunset, and Twilight finished together as they faced the crowds. The crowds cheered once again. It wasn’t much longer before the Mane Six, along with Princess Celestia and Princess Luna walked back inside. Shining Armor and Cadance, who was now wearing her mane down, were waiting for them.

“Twilight! Cody! I’m so proud of you two!” said Shining Armor as he embraced Twilight first and then his new little brother second. As they pulled away, Twilight and Cody noticed that some tears left Shining Armor’s eye.

“Are you crying?” Twilight asked him.

“Of course not,” Shining Armor denied, “It’s...it’s liquid pride. Totally different.” Twilight and Shining Armor just laughed as they exchanged another hug with each other. Then Cadance shared an embrace with Cody.

“I’m so proud of you, Cody,” said Cadance as they pulled away. The group smiled in return as they gathered around the new royal couple.

“Yee haw!” Applejack cheered in agreement, “Way to go, Prince and Princess!”

“Let’s not forget, husband and wives!” Rarity added with giggle.

“Best wedding and coronation day ever!” Pinkie shouted while in mid air.

“We love you, Twilight and Cody!” Fluttershy added.

“We love you too, girls!” said Twilight as the ponies and human shared a loving group hug.

Outside the castle, the guards had opened off a path that allowed the new Princesses, along with Prince Cody to be escorted out of the castle grounds via their very own personal chariot.

She waved at the ponies from the left and then at the right as she caught a bouquet of flowers that was tossed to her.

Twilight (sings):
Life in Equestria shimmers

Sitting next to Twilight on the left. He looked at her as he waved to the right and then waved to the left when a bouquet of flowers hit him in the face as Twilight giggled.

Cody (sings):
Life in Equestria shines

Twilight, Cody, and Sunset jump out of the chariot and walked side by side with the rest of their friends.

Twilight and Sunset (sing):
And we for absolute certain

Princesses Celestia and Luna, along with Prince Blaze and Commander Dagger watch them walk away from the balcony smiling happily before sharing a smile with each other. Then the Mane Six stood before the edge of Castle balcony as Twilight and Cody sang the final notes of the song with their arms in the air.

Everyone (sings):
That everything (that everything)
Yes, everything (yes, everything)
Yes, everything is certain fine
It’s fine

As the view showed the entire castle, Twilight and Sunset took flight flying from left to right and forward.

“Yes! Everything’s going to be just fine!” Twilight shouted happily.

After Twilight and Sunset flew back to the castle, the wedding reception/coronation party was in full swing. Everyone was enjoying themselves. Celestia and Blaze came up to Cody and hugged him.

“You’ve made us so proud, Cody,” Celestia said.

“You’ve got a lot of stuff,” Blaze added.

“Thanks,” Cody replied, then sensed something, “Are you alright? You’re trembling.”

“Something wonderful has happened. Cody, I’m pregnant,” Celestia replied.

“Congratulations, mom,” Cody said, then threw the bouquet, “Heads up, Aunt Luna!”

Luna caught the bouquet and shared a kiss with Dagger.

“Now that I’m a Jedi Knight, I shall be prepared for whatever comes our way,” Cody said.

“I hope we all do as well,” Sunset replied.

Cody held his new wives close to him. He shared a kiss with each of them as the sun was setting.

Author's Note

Just two more chapters left.