My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Monster Mash-Up Musical

A short while later, the tour sits parked outside a discount store with Minimal’s caravan still hitched to it. The dinosaur sits on the sidewalk while Matches, Lagoona, and Galactica wait either fidgeting, pacing, or leaning against the vehicle. Rarity, Fluttershy, Tanis, and Phantasma exit the store first. Fluttershy is holding an ice pack. Matches, his head now cleared up and working properly again, sees her and Rarity approaching.

"Here you go, Matches," Fluttershy said gently, offering the ice pack. "We got you something for that bump on your head."

Rarity nodded in agreement. "It’s got to be pretty swollen by now."

Matches took the ice pack gratefully. "Thanks, girls. How thoughtful." Rarity and Fluttershy share a smile.

Applejack, Sunset, and Elsa exit the store next. Applejack has 3 six-packs of fruit punch. Sunset smirks at the Frankenstein country girl. Elsa shrugs with a supportive smile. "Didn’t want any of us to get thirsty for the rest of the quest," Applejack explained as they made their way toward the bus.

Twilight, Sibella, Rainbow Dash, Enid, and Starlight exit the store. Enid is eating cheese puffs from a bag. She shares some with Rainbow Dash. Starlight notices Twilight and Sibella are somewhat confused. "Twilight? Sibella? Are you two okay?"

Twilight sighed. "Oh, yeah, Starlight. We’re alright. I’m just still a little flummoxed about what the cops said back there."

"You and me both," Sibella agreed. "Henry knows the Calloway Cadets? Does that have something to do with him always trying to get my attention?"

Twilight shrugs, unable to offer an answer. Starlight’s expression mirrors their uncertainty.

Finally, Pinkie Pie, Spike, Trixie, and Winnie exit the store. Pinkie Pie is holding a fresh tray of cupcakes. Winnie tosses a dog treat, and Spike catches it in his mouth, then chews on it.

"All that bad driving I did made me want something sweet," Pinkie Pie announced cheerfully.

Spike swallows his treat. "Everyone got what they needed?"

The group collectively nods or gives a thumbs-up in response.

Suddenly, Twilight’s gaze lifted, her expression shifting to one of surprise. "Uh, Sibella?" she muttered.

Sibella turns to her, following the direction of Twilight’s stare. Her green eyes widen in alarm. Henry storms toward the store doors, his expression dark and annoyed.

"Henry?" Sibella called hesitantly. "What are you--?" She pauses upon seeing the irritation on his face. "Are you okay?"

Henry’s voice dripped with sarcasm. "Perfect. Never been better."

Sibella frowns in confusion. "O-kay? Uh, Henry, I don’t think we have time for you to show me anything else tonight, but--"

"I don’t have anything to show you right now, Sibella," Henry snapped, turning toward her. "I already saw enough at your talk with the cops."

The girls stiffen. Rainbow Dash steps forward. "What? You saw what we were doing?"

"Every moment." Henry glares. "I also heard every word you said. 'Awkward and uncomfortable.' Yeah, right. I don’t make anyone awkward or uncomfortable! I’m very comforting! Like a nice meatloaf!" He huffed before folding his arms. "I’m very delicious."

An uneasy silence followed as the Rainbooms and Grimwood Girls exchanged uncertain glances. Henry scowls at them with a pout, daring someone to respond. "This is not awkward. You’re making it look awkward."

Applejack attempts to reassure him. "Henry, we didn’t say you are awkward and uncomfortable."

Henry scoffs. "The magic said it for you."

Sunset steps in. "Well, the magic got it wrong!"

Henry’s frustration flares. "MAGIC DOESN’T GET IT WRONG! The cops asked a question--" he points directly and accussingly at Rarity, "--she answered, and magic revealed the truth! Right?" Rarity, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and Applejack look increasingly nervous. "RIGHT?!"

Sibella intervenes. "Henry, STOP! It wasn’t their fault! They didn’t know what to say! They were just nervous! We were just trying to help! They didn’t want the spell to go wrong!"

"Well, it did go wrong!" Henry snapped. "I’m saying that because you never listen to me!"

Sibella reels. "Are you kidding? Because all that stuff you tried to do for me was your idea."

Henry clenches his jaw. "Well, you didn’t let me finish what I was doing. You didn’t like my House of Horror, you decided not to come to my house party, you saved yourselves before I could at Revolta’s castle--because you don’t think I can do anything!"

"What? Of course I do!" Sibella shot back. "But this isn’t a game, Henry! All that matters to us right now is the Zodiac Stone! Scarface is out there somewhere, and he wants to use it for his own evil deeds. We’ll be doomed if he wins!"

Henry scoffs. "Well then, you should probably let the authorities deal with him."

Sunset steps in, her voice sharp. "What is your problem? Does seeing us struggle with being real monsters somehow make you feel better about your cheesy corny life?!"

Henry didn’t hesitate. "It does. 100%."

Twilight groans. "I’m afraid you’re gonna have to let us--and Sibella" Sibella nods in agreement. "--mind our own business with the Zodiac Stone, Henry. Because unless you see reason, she won't be with you for a while."

"Come on, let’s go," Twilight instructed.

Without another word, the Rainbooms and Grimwood Girls turn and head back to the tour bus. Minimal climbs into her caravan trailer, and Sunset starts the engine, pulling away from the store.

Henry stands rooted in place, hands on his hips, glaring after them. He imitates what Twilight just said, trying to sound like her: "'Because unless you see reason, she won’t be with you for a while.'" His expression darkens. "Well, we’ll see about that."

Without another glance, he turns and marches into the store.

Inside the tour bus, Sibella sits between Starlight and Twilight, staring out the window at the store. With a deep sigh, she slumps in her seat.

"He’s never gonna change his mind," she murmured. Twilight’s gaze shifts with concern.

Later, the bus travels down the moonlit road. Behind the wheel, Sunset gazes into the rearview mirror, and notices the others starting to look drowsy. Spike’s head slumps sleepily through Fluttershy’s lap. With a concerned look, Sunset honks the horn.

HONK!

Everyone jolts awake! Spike gets up, his head coated with ectoplasm. He blinks in confusion, shaking off the goo.

"You girls wanna stop for the night?" Sunset asked with concern.

"Please," Sibella mumbled groggily.

"Yes, please," Twilight added, barely able to keep her eyes open.

Taking their exhaustion as confirmation, Sunset carefully pulls the bus off the road, parking it beside a familiar patch of trees. One by one, the group climbs out, stretching and rubbing their tired eyes as they scan the area.

"No sign of a hotel. Or a campsite," Galactica noted, peering around.

Pinkie Pie lets out a yawn. "Well, we gotta find somewhere. Probably not another hotel for miles."

"I just hope we find somewhere with A.C.," Tanis muttered as she fanned herself with a familiar-looking brochure. "The humidity is getting to me."

Sunset’s eyes widen in surprise. "Tanis! Wait! Where did you get that?"

Tanis pauses, looking down at the paper in her hands. "Found it here on the ground. Is it yours?"

Without hesitation, she handed the brochure to Sunset, who skimmed through it quickly. As she read, her face suddenly lit up with realization. She turned back to the others excitedly. "I know where we are!"

The Rainbooms and the Grimwood Girls exchange curious glances.

"Come on!" Sunset urged, taking off down the grassy side of the road. The others quickly followed, their exhaustion momentarily forgotten as they rushed after her. They ran until they reached a clearing—and then stopped, their eyes widening in astonishment. Spread out before them was a familiar sight: the Starswirled Music Festival. The very same place the Rainbooms had visited during Sunset’s Backstage Pass. The empty festival grounds stretched before them, silent and bathed in moonlight.

"I can’t believe it!" Sunset breathed.

"The Starswirled Music Festival!" Rarity gasped.

"Oh, the music festival where you went to see PostCrush?" Lagoona asked.

"You know it!" Rainbow Dash grinned.

"Amazing!" Minimal added in awe.

As they approached the vacant security lines, Sunset and Pinkie exchange a glance before looking back at the empty booths and gates.

"Eh. Too bad it’s all closed up for the year," Elsa remarked.

Pinkie giggled. "Well, at least we don’t have to wait in line for everything."

She and Sunset shared a knowing laugh before the group stepped past the empty barriers and wandered into the festival grounds. The place was deserted, dark, and quiet.

"I’m sure no one will even notice we spent the night here," Twilight reasoned. "It won’t be open for another year anyway."

"We are only here for one night," Sibella added with a small shrug. "What’s the worst that could happen?"

Moments later, the group settles in by the main stage, making themselves as comfortable as they could. Fluttershy and Phantasma float a few feet above the ground, sleeping peacefully in midair. Pinkie Pie curls up like a dog, with Winnie snuggling close beside her. Rarity carefully places a sleeping Tanis inside a sarcophagus, her movements gentle, almost motherly. She gazes at her fondly before quietly closing the lid. Pulling out an elegant Egyptian tapestry, she wraps herself in it like a blanket, resting her head on a glittery pink feather boa. Lagoona sleeps in a nearby water tub, while Rainbow Dash curls up beside a coffin, using her cape as a blanket. Applejack and Elsa lie side by side, with battery chargers connected to the bolts on their necks. Nearby, Starlight and Trixie sleep close together, as do Galactica and Minimal. Sibella slips into the coffin Rainbow Dash is resting against, pausing briefly to glance at Twilight and Sunset before shutting the lid. The two girls lie side by side, Twilight using her hat as a pillow. Not far from them, Enid smiles sleepily, also resting her head on her own hat. Spike snuggles up to Twilight, his small body rising and falling with each breath. Matches curles himself up nearby, his tail twitching slightly in his sleep. Above them, the view lifts skyward, revealing the brilliant, starry night. The full moon shines brightly over the empty festival grounds, casting a serene glow over the resting heroes as they drifted into peaceful slumber.