Happy Ending

The next morning, Prince Kion along with Sunset, and Princess Twilight were so happy they could finally breath in a huge sigh of relief. Not only was the world saved (again), but all the students, both Canterlot and Crystal Prep, were getting along, bonding and forming new friendships among one another. The danger was gone and everyone was a winner, in more ways than one.

The three were all talking with the other Twilight and Kion on the stairs. After the whole experience that had happened the shock between seeing their alternate self's worn off to the point they could speak a casual conversation together. It also happens that it was easy to tell both Twilight’s and Kion’s apart.

"So, you actually went through all of that?!” Human Twilight asked.

“Yep.” The princess nodded. “So if it’s any conciliation, I’ve been through worse compared to you and your friend.”

“Sure sounds like it.” Alternate Kion replied equally surprised, amazed, and sympathetic. “Especially when you got that scar to show for it.”

“Oh, yeah. That’s true.” Twilight replied with no shades of embarrassment over it being pointed out. “I can say the same for you in regards to your hair story. It was very nice that other Twilight was able to actually create a formula to help grow it back.”

“It sure was.” Alternate Kion happily expressed for the first time in three years. “And if it weren’t for her I wouldn’t have regained my hair, even if it’s in a different color.”

Human Twilight blushed as she fiddled with her hair. “It was more luck than anything.” She tried to downplay her accomplishment.

“Now I wouldn’t say that.” Kion said otherwise. “Because I think you have quite a talent for these chemistry skills and groundbreaking results.”

“Really?”

“Really! You should definitely think about applying that into practice. Like a business of some kind.”

“Absolutely you should!” Twilight liked the idea herself. “You’d definitely be to make a profit out of it creating these hair care cures and other treatments that others wish they had. Imagine all of the things your skill in science and magic could do.”

Alternate Twilight chuckled a little. “Yeah, I guess I could.” Deep down she actually sees potential in it even more so than what she initially had in mind. “Speaking of magic…” She then said. “...in regards to the portal when I touched it...twice...it somehow changed the magic and limited who could come and go as they please?"

"It did. Princess Celestia once mentioned that two of the same person in this world could possibly shift the balance, which would explain why my friends couldn't get through back then."

The human Twilight rubbed her head having a hard time processing all of this. "Wow. I knew magic is powerful but I never knew that it was so complicated. More so than I thought."

“That’s all right. Just keep going forward, allow an expert like me or Sunset guide you through so you don’t wind up in trouble like you did before.”

“I’ll keep that in mind.” Human Twilight said with a slight cringe when she eyed Sunset who likewise knew why.

“And that’s something you can be sure of.” Sunset assured as she placed her comforting hands on hers. “That being said Twilight. I know I was very upset with you back then. But it’s all in the past now and you are forgiven. And I’m sorry for snapping at you like I did back there. I just don’t react well when under stress that I still have trouble keeping under control even after improving myself.”

“An eye for an eye, Sunset.” Human Kion returned feeling like he can relate to her there. “And that’s not getting into the many trips to the principal office I endured for beating someone up for doing something similar.”

“Oh, really?” Other Kion returned looking amused and intrigued himself. “Did that involve something more than tossing me in a trash can?”

His human counterpart replied with a friendly but somewhat forceful nudge that left him rubbing his arm in pain. “To put it like this, Kion. It’s more like what I did to Sunset earlier, only not as brutal and violent as what you saw.”
Sunset grinned sheepishly as Kion looked on towards his human self while making sure he is out of arms reach by stepping aside. “Good to know.”

"And it's good to know that I am looking at the Kion I want to see..." Rani's voice spoke to him just as she appeared right behind him. "...because I've been looking around for an opportunity to see you ever since I heard you were back."

"Rani!"

"Hello, Kion! Good to see you again!"

"Good to see you too. Though I hear you've been looking for me since the Friendship Games started? What was that all about?"

"You know. Just to be able to catch up and see how you've been doing since we last saw each other before I left for an important mission."

"Important mission?" Now this was worth getting into. "Like what?"

"Government agency work." She explained while displaying her badge as proof. "Only it's more on the lines of casual spying and espionage for potential threats and leads lurking outside these parts of town. Per Agent Askari's request I've been tasked to keeping tabs on outsiders of Canterlot High and then Crystal Prep in regards to anyone knowing or getting into the theory of the magical events that have been happening here. And so far, the rumors have been kept under check so far."

"So far even with Crystal Prep around to see what has happened, it seems it'll all be dismissed as crazy talk."

"For now. If repeat incidents keep occurring then one way or another someone else might starting looking into it more."

"That is true." The princess acknowledged. "And it's only a matter of time into word gets around and more and more people start to believe and entertain the theories surrounding the magical phenomenons here at Canterlot High."

"Yes. But like I said, as long as we keep our eyes pealed to our surroundings and act accordingly we should be good going forward."

"Good to know." The two shared a knowing smile together as they were both able to see eye to eye in that regard.

The two Spikes had their own conversation too. The dog Spike kept jumping up and down before his counterpart like the natural born puppy he was. "So, you can breath fire in your world?”

"Yeah, in fact!" the Equestrian Spike took in a deep breath before releasing a blast of green fire. "And this is actually the first time I was able to do this!"

"That’s so awesome!"

As for the Lion and Pony Guard, they were getting easily along with their pony world versions. They had spent a good portion of hours telling each other stories and all the adventures they have had since, which many were already aware of from both the prince and princess’s last visit, along with Bunga who traveled with them twice before.

Rainbow Dash was especially giddy once her counterpart told her all about her position as a weather pony and a police officer. "Oh My Gosh Oh My Gosh Oh My Gosh Oh My Gosh!! You are so awesome! I mean--I'm so awesome--I mean, we're so awesome!"

The Equestria Rainbow Dash had her hair styled differently than her counterpart's, her bangs were swiped back against her head with only a small cuff hanging over her forehead. She also had pony features while her counterpart was not in hers.

"Okay, calm down there, tigershark."

"And you're super fast too?!"

"Well, I don't want to brag but…" Rainbow Dash did a back flip and performed various super speedy laps around the school along with around town and back to showcase what she can do. After briefly jaw dropped with how equally awesome her pony counterpart is she moved to hug her tightly.

"Where have you been all my life?!"

The two Rarity's were getting along perfectly as well. The human Rarity was especially spellbound by her counterparts edgy, but still stylishly fashionable wardrobe. "Darling, I just love those fur outlines on your jacket! They're so native, it's fabulous!"

"Oh, darling, don't get me started on those boots! So modern, yet so chick!"

"And those streaks! How did you get them in that color?"

"I made my own little concoction myself using nothing more than the finest hair dye formulas money can buy. I can make you some if you'd like."

For the two Applejacks, it was rather hard to form a conversation. The human one made an effort to speak up, "Sooooo….you're an apple farmer, right?"

"Yep." the Equestria Applejack replied. Unlike her counterpart, her hair was styled into a braid and her bangs slightly cut. "And you play the base, right?"

"Yep." the two were silent for a moment before speaking in unison.

"Is this as weird for you as it is for me?" they both said in perfect sync, "Wow! It's like you can read my mind! That's weird. Okay, you need to stop that. Me? No, you! Ah, forget it."

The two Fluttershys were happily bonding while petting the human world's version of Angel Bunny. "Aww, he's so adorable." said the Equestria Fluttershy, "And so much better behaved than my Angel Bunny back home."

The human Fluttershy looked at her counterpart curiously mentally wondering to herself, "What exactly did she mean by that?"

The Equestria Pinkie Pie demonstrated her by performing multiple bounces and leaps around the school, randomly appearing left and right before making a chocolate cake appear out of her hands. The hum world Pinkie Pie's eyes widened like giant adorable blue saucers. "Ooooooh! Cholocatey Goodness!"

"Where have you been all my life?!" the two Pinkie Pies hugged it out, smiling with glee before happily going hog wild on the cake the Equestrian Pinkie conjured up.

Meanwhile Equestrian Ono blinked as he watched the two. "Amazing to think that the world is still in one piece with what is going on and what had nearly happened before."

“Yep.” Equestrian Fuli nodded. “But hey, it all worked out. We’re all still here and we still have each other.”

“Couldn’t have said it any before.” Human Fuli returned.

“Me neither.” Human Beshte said in agreement.

“Like my dad always says, live long enough and you’ll see everything.” His Equestrian counterpart then said next.

“You said it!”

“Though it will take some time and proper medicine to make sure I’m not seeing double after all of this is over.” Human Ono remarked while feeling like his vision blurred for a second.

“But on the bright side…” Equestrian Bunga chimed in. “...at least that old lady Cinch has been arrested never to bother any of the students who used to go to school at her place ever again!”

“Heck, yeah!” Other Bunga happily agreed. “Blackmailing, Emotional Manipulation, conspiring to cheat, and endangering students. I’d say it’s safe to say we won’t be seeing her again anytime soon let alone seeing she has another job in education.”

“But then, who will take her place if that’s the case?” Equestrian Ono asked.

“Easy answer, Ono.” His human counterpart said with a certain answer. “Someone who has a great and pure heart much like someone you know back in your world.”

The Equestria Twilight and Kion allowed alternate Twilight and Kion some alone time with Dean Cadance, who took a place beside the girl, who held her dog in her arms just as both Agent Askari along with Mufusa and Zazu came by to join in on their conversation.

Dean Cadance smiled at the young boy and girl, who she was honored to have as her brother sister. "I guess that was one way to finish your time at Crystal Prep. If anything else had happened then I would have been pretty sure Cinch will be fast-tracking your application after all of that. Though given that she is fired for her actions, you might not have anything to worry about that going forward."

“Absolutely not.” Zazu shook his head. “After all, you both deserve better than what life has given you thus far.”

“They sure do.” Mufusa agreed.

“And in regards to what I have decided with all said and done during the games, I’m letting you both off the hook, because I believe you two learned a very valuable lesson and went through hardships that’s punishment enough. So that being said Kion, provided you take anger management classes going forward, you can look forward to continuing school with a clean slate. And if you can prove to me that you have improved mentally by the time you finish classes there, we’ll talk about if you and Twilight have a future at my agency.”

“I’m sorry. Is that a job offer?”

“For us?”

“Uh-huh. But only if I like what I see.”

“Okay…” Twilight then spoke with something else she needs to say to her dean soon to be promoted principal. “...and if I may.” The adults nodded allowing her to have her say. “...I've actually been thinking about Everton and...I'm not so sure now if it's the time for me to apply there."

"Really?" Cadance was rather surprised, but also very pleased, to hear this coming from her.

“And what has you thinking that now, Twilight?” Mufusa asked.

"I may know about a lot of things, but friendship isn't one really one of them. And I'm definitely not gonna learn more about it by being alone all the time."

“Me neither.” Kion shook his head in agreement. “And if I’m going to be able to have a future even with a clean slate, I feel need to be in an environment where I don’t get stressed and quick to give into my anger as much as I used to. So after giving it some thought and talking it over after getting used to life here, I was wondering if we could transfer to this school instead of returning to Crystal Prep?"

“Sounds like a very wise thought, Kion.” Mufusa said with a warm and approving smile. “Very wise, indeed.”

"Really?" Twilight herself could not speak words to describe how happy it makes her feel too.

"You'll both be certainly be missed at Crystal Prep. But I think that's a great idea!" Cadance wrapped her warm, loving arms around Twilight and Kion, who returned the gesture with the same amount of love in her heart. "I'll be sure to speak to Principal Celestia about it right away who will be more than happy knowing that a former Wonderbolt is returning here."

“And I promise we’ll keep in touch more often.” Mufusa vowed as he moved to do the same to them as well. “It'll be the least I can do after being gone and away for so long."

"Same here." Askari added in agreement as he joined in on the group hug. "And since I have students here working up to become agents themselves and will be watching over them along with the school more frequently, it'll work out quite nicely for you too. This way, we'll get to spend more time together."

Sunset leaned against the pillar of the destroyed horse statue, smiling a relaxed smile where both the Kion and Twilight she is well acquainted with stood beside her.

“So…” Twilight spoke up. “...have you figured out how magic finally works out in this world?”

“I did.” Sunset confidently replied with her relaxed attitude not changing.

“Really? How does it really work here?” Kion asked out of curiosity.

"We pony up when we're showing the truest part of ourselves. That's why you and your friends both the Lion and Pony Guard alike did so as well. We've all been touched by the magic of friendship, one universe to another." She then continued as she explained the lesson she came to learn along the way. “I was so busy waiting for someone else to give me the answers that I gave up looking for them myself. I'm sure there will be more magical problems that pop up in this world, but I’m sure that you guys have your own problems to worry about in Equestria and the Pride Lands, especially in regards to Scar. And we can't expect you to always be around to help us."

“That’s true. There’s no denying that.”

"But we will be there when it matters.”

“I know.” Sunset returned before adding on to what’s on her mind. “I just wish I had learned that sooner. Then maybe this whole mess could have been avoided.”

Knowing full well of why she is saying that, both leaders of the Guard were quick to assure her all is forgiven.

“Sunset…” Twilight began with a warm friendly tone. “...while yes, if we had did things differently then yes a lot of messes wouldn’t have happened, but at the same time, when they do happen, we can only move on and strive to use it as a learning experience to improve ourselves going forward. And I think we all know that you are proving that you are seeking to put the past behind you.”

“And considering how well you have learned since then and have managed to atone for your mistakes, I’d say all is forgiven now. And from someone who recently had some trouble there too, including during the Games, I’d say you’re learning well yourself.”

Sunset smiled in return from that heartwarming assurance as it is proven true. Sunset herself did finally discover what her special magic was. Even though she needed to go through some tough situations and hardships just to figure that out. Then again, maybe sometimes it’s needed in order for the lesson to fully sink in and as long as the lesson’s learned at the end of the day, that’s all what really matters.

Just then Principal Celestia approached the Lion and Pony Guard from both worlds with Human Twilight by her side.

"It seems we have new Wondercolts here at Canterlot High!"

Twilight blushed as she explained, "I'm not sure how much help I can be. But I'd like to try. If you would all give me a chance."

“And we’ll promise we won’t try to kill anyone like earlier.” Kion added to which earned some chuckles from everyone around them.

But all joking aside, it took no time for everyone to make their decision about them.

"I'm sure I can count on you girls to help her feel at home." Celestia said to everyone knowing that trust can be placed in them.

"You sure can." Sunset smiled as she and the rest of the group, Human, Equestrian, Pride Landers, embraced their new friend in a large group hug, making her feel all the more welcome. At long last, Twilight and Kion both felt they had found the place where they truly belonged.

Once the hug ended, Prince Kion spoke up, "So...what now?”

"How about singing a song?” Pride Lands Bunga proposed.

“Yeah!” Other Bunga agreed immediately to the idea. “After all what’s a proper ending to good movie with a proper music number?”

“Not this movie!”

“You got that right, sister!”

Both Pinkie’s chimed in before laughing together while sharing a fist bump together.

“And we do have that concert later tonight to celebrate this momentous occasion as both schools both won the games.” Human Fuli brought up.

“You took the words right out of my mouth, Fuli.” Human Rainbow Dash returned with a smile of approval.

“So what do say? You all got time to perform by our side tonight?”

Everyone briefly turned to one another before smiling in agreement with their leaders speaking their decision.

"Sure.”

“Anything for our friends here.”

“Sweet!”

“Let’s do this!”

Both Rainbow’s declared as they are already ready to rock and roll.

"I don't see why we can't." Prince Kion said with a smile.

"Let's rock!"

With their magic, the teams transformed the track race field into a magical concert stage, complete with shimmering lights, rainbow streamers and balloons all around, even a few sparkles here and there, all around.

The Rainbooms and Lightning Bolts took their respective instruments while The Equestrian and Pride Land versions stood by their counterparts, dancing and singing along with them.

Sunset Shimmer took the mic and began the number.

Mashup of Right there in Front of me and Dance Magic

Sunset Shimmer:

I spent so much time searching

Looking for something more

Digging holes too deep and opening every door

Prince Kion flew down, singing along with her.

Prince Kion:

And when you stand too close, yeah

The picture's never clear

But when you look too far away It all but disappears

Sunset Shimmer:

And now

I feel it stirrin' deep down inside my soul

The rhythm's takin' hold

And it's about to roll

Equestrian Twilight also flew down and sang along.

Princess Twilight:

A million sparkles falling across the floor

So DJ give it more

It's what we're looking for

The Lion and Pony Guard plus the Rainbooms and Lightning Bolts:

Dance the night away

All our friends right by our side

It doesn't matter what style you bring

We're about to go on that ride!

Using her magic, Princess Twilight magically altered their outfits, giving herself, Sunset and Prince Kion, rock-star versions of their outfits back when they were fighting Demon Kion and Twilight, with additional new streaks, crowns, and tiaras on their heads. The princess herself wore her usual one along with the prince, while Sunset wore one of golden flames with her cutie mark on the center in the form of a red gem.

Both the Rainbooms, Lightning Bolts, and their alternate selves gained rock-star outfits and new streaks on their hair as they sang and played their instruments, singing directly from their hearts.

And it was right there

Right there in front of me

Let the magic go

Step into the music

And it was right there

Right there in front of me

Let your body move to the music!

Human Twilight danced with Flash, who was slowly gaining more energy, enough for him to dance with her. The Equestrian Twilight outstretched her hand and brought her counterpart onto the stage with her while Sunset sang and played her guitar. Along the number both Prince Kion and Rani shared a dance together like how they did during the Fall Formal and even after quite some time apart they never lost their equal footing with one another together.

Sunset:

There was a time before

I didn't know where I belonged

I thought I needed more

And I couldn't get along

Human Twilight was given a mic of her own along with Human Kion, and the former took hers more shyly before working the courage to sing alongside her new friend.

Sunset, Human Kion, and Human Twilight:

But now I've found the Light

And it's all I ever needed

And when I faced that test

I finally succeeded

With more confidence, Human Twilight loosed her hair and sang louder and stronger than ever. Her princess counterpart magically altered her outfit as well, making her feel like a true rock star, and earning a small simple tiara with a star symbol as the central headpiece.

The Lightning Bolts and Rainbooms:

And it was right there

Right there in front of me

Let the magic go

Step into the music

And it was right there

Right there in front of me

Let your body move to the music!

The two Pinkie Pies jumped up onto the stage, performing acrobatic dance moves and rapping in unison.

Pinkie Pies:

It doesn't matter what style you got

Just keep dancin' on that spot

Friends like you for who you are

Dance queen, on the scene, superstar!

Crystal Prep, you've got the moves

Rainbooms bringin' all the grooves

Put 'em together and make 'em fit

Crystal Rainbooms, dance magic!

The music slowed down a bit as the four main singers sang together in perfect harmony.

Prince Kion, Human Kion, Sunset, Twilight and Human Twilight:

And it was right there in front of me

Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh

Just so close for me to see

Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh

Sometimes the things you want

Are not the things you need

And it was right there

Yeah, it was

Right there

Oh, it was right there

In front of me!

Among the crowd, the principals, the dean, ambassador along with his assistant, head top agent along with his main trio team, and students from both schools danced to their heart's content, at long last tearing down the walls that kept them all apart from one another for far too long.

All together:

And it was right there

Right there in front of me

Let the magic go

Step into the music

And it was right there

Right there in front of me

Let your body move to the music!

Music!

The audience cheered once the song came to a close, and the five lead singers gathered together for one more group hug. Tonight, everybody was truly a winner, not because they all had medals around their necks…

But because they had finally learned what it truly means to Unleash the Magic!

Author's Note

At last we have reached the epilogue of this story, where after the whole drama both sides get fully acquainted with one another in addition after everything that has happened, both Human Twilight and Kion have decided to pursue true happiness at Canterlot High becoming new Wondercolts in the process. And with the magic of friendship by their side

And with a happy ending in the making, what better way to kick it off with another sing and dance party between everyone involved at the post-victory party for the Friendship Games.