Equestria Girls: A Cybernetic Match Game

by ShopperBrony90

Rating: everyone
Tags: Dazzlings, Gloriosa Daisy, Romance, Equestria Girls, Comedy, Random, Maud Pie, Flash Sentry, Timber Spruce
Length: 4828

Flash Sentry and the guys wind up in a dating game show like no other!

It's almost time for the Canterlot High Valentine's Day prom and Flash Sentry, Sandalwood, Micro Chips, Crimson Napalm and Thunderbass couldn't quite find which girl they want to go out with.

However, the Cyberspace world knows what they're feeling, so the people transport them to a game show A Cybernetic Match Game, which tests each their personality with their unsepecting female classmates and random girls!

A Equestria Girls Valentine's Day 2024 special co-written by PascalMulokozi2 and Tane4041.

Published 2025-02-14 21:30:01 UTC
Last updated 2025-02-14 21:30:01 UTC

Chapter 1: Date Trouble

It is a normal February here in Canterlot High. February is the month where Valentine’s Day (the human holiday version of Hearts and Hooves day), and it is almost the day before Canterlot High’s Valentine’s day prom and everyone was set on their dates. Well, almost everyone in the whole school.

In the middle of it all, a group of guys huddled near the cafeteria's back wall, their expressions a mix of hope and quiet frustration.

"Still no luck, huh?" Flash Sentry asked, adjusting the strap on his guitar case. His signature spiky blue hair caught the glint of the afternoon sun streaming through the windows.

"Not exactly a winning streak," Thunderbass grumbled, leaning against the wall with crossed arms.

"I tried talking to Pixel Pizzazz," Micro Chips said, adjusting his thick glasses nervously. "But I accidentally started explaining quantum computing when she asked about the weather. She just... walked away."

Crimson Napalm sighed dramatically. "At least you got a conversation. I can't even get a head nod."

Sandalwood, ever the zen one of the group, shrugged. "Hey, maybe it's the universe telling us to chill out, bros. Good vibes will attract good dates."

Thunderbass chuckled nervously. "If vibes were all it took, I wouldn't be dateless right now."

Flash clapped his hands together, a determined grin spreading across his face. "Alright, guys, listen up. We can't give up now. The girls will come around — we just need to keep our cool. Confidence is key."

"Yeah, easier said than done," Micro muttered.

"No, seriously," Flash insisted. "For the rest of the day, let's observe. Take notes. Figure out what makes each girl tick. Then we'll be ready to ask the right questions and make the right moves."

The group exchanged uncertain glances, but Flash's optimism was contagious.

"Fine," Crimson relented. "But if I get detention for 'staring too hard,' I'm blaming you."

By the time the final bell rang, their notebooks were filled with scribbled observations: Twilight Sparkle's (Sci-Twi) love of science, Sunset Shimmer's fondness for thoughtful conversations, Pinkie Pie's energy for fun and more. Each note felt like a small victory, a step closer to prom success.

That evening, the guys gathered for a sleepover at Flash's house, their spirits lighter than they'd been all day.

"You know," Thunderbass said, setting down his soda, "I think we're gonna be alright for tomorrow."

"Yeah," Thunderbass agreed. "Tomorrow's gonna be our day."

As the night wore on, laughter turned to yawns and one by one, the group drifted off to sleep in sleeping bags sprawled across Flash's living room floor.

The house was quiet, save for the occasional snore.

Then one night… It happened suddenly… without warning, without cause…

One by one, their phones began to glow, faintly at first, then brighter and brighter until the entire room shimmered with an otherworldly light.

Flash's eyes blinked open, groggy and confused as he saw the light. "Ugh.. What the...?"

The glowing screens pulsed, humming with strange energy.

"Hey guys," Flash whispered, nudging Micro Chips. "Wake up."

The others stirred, rubbing their eyes in disbelief as the glow intensified.

"Is this... normal?" Sandalwood asked, wide-eyed.

Before anyone could answer, the light exploded into swirling vortexes of green binary code on each phone screen, spinning faster and faster.

"Uh, this can't be good," Crimson said, backing up.

Without warning, tendrils of energy shot out from the vortexes, wrapping around their wrists and ankles.

"What's happening?!" Thunderbass shouted, panic rising in his voice.

They struggled, but the pull was too strong. One by one, they were yanked toward their glowing phones, sucked into the swirling chaos with a flash of light with screaming sounds barely heard.

And then — silence.

The living room was empty, save for the soft flicker of the now-dormant phone screens.

Wherever they had gone, one thing was certain: the night before Valentine's Day had just taken a turn no one could have expected… as they were in a place where the boys have been chosen for something very important… like a game…

To be continued…

Chapter 2: Let the Match Game Begin!

When the guys wake up, they find that they’re in some kind of cyber arena, somewhere in Cyberspace city.

“Whoa, where are we?” Sandalwood asks.

“I don’t know, but what are we wearing?” Thunderbass replies, seeing that he and the others are wearing digital tuxedo jumpsuits! It was just then the mysterious announcer spoke up.

“Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls of Cyberspace. Welcome to the annual Cybernetic Match Game, the game which pairs a guy with a girl for a date! Now, here’s your hosts: Gloriosa Daisy and Timber Spruce!” the announcer said as the audience cheered.

It was just like that when Gloriosa arrived, wearing a green dress lined with yellow cybernetic data while Timber was wearing a blue shirt and pants with a black tie.

“Welcome, everybody, to the annual Cybernetic Match Game!” Timber announces.

“Today, we have the guys playing: the band members from Flash Drive, Flash Sentry, Thunderbass, Micro Chips, Sandalwood and Crimson Napalm!” Glorisa said as the spotlights flashed on the guys, who were confused about what was going on.

“Uh, what’s happening right now?” Crimson asks.

“According to the set appearance and the couple hosting, it looks like it’s a matchmaker game show. It makes sense, because it’s almost Valentine’s Day!” Micro Chips explains.

“You’re right!” Flash exclaimed as a horn blew, silencing the guys.

“Let us continue, please. Here’s the girls playing today: The Dazzlings (Adagio Dazzle, Aria Blaze and Sonata Dusk), Post-Crush (Kiwi Lollipop aka; K-Lo and Supernova Zap aka: Su-Z)) and Sweet Leaf!” Gloriosa announces as the girls came out via a tube of data. They were all wearing digital dresses with blue patterns of digital data.

“Whoa. Where are we?” Adagio asks as Aria shrugged her shoulders. “And what are we wearing?”

“It seems like we’re in some kind of computer generated area, Adagio and it looks like we’re wearing computer generated dresses.” Aria replied.

“Oooh, this place is pretty! I bet they have tacos here!” Sonata cheered as Aria and Adagio looked at her, annoyed. “What? You know I’m practically addicted to tacos.” she chirped.

“Sonata…!” Aria growled.

“We were supposed to set up for our next concert, but we’re here instead in this computer generated arena.” Kiwi Lollipop complained.

“Look at the bright side: we look very pretty in these cyber dresses.” Supernova Zap cheered, twirling around as Sweet Leaf was speechless from all the people in front of her in the audience.

“Okay. Here’s how it all works: We have three rounds, each testing your friendships with your partners. If your partner you root for performs well in each challenge, it means that team gets a point.” Gloriosa explains.

“Those with all the points by the end of the show will settle the couples for the prom at Canterlot High!” Timber continued as the audience cheered.

“How do they know about the Valentine's Day prom?” Thunderbass thought just as Timber said more.

“Since there’s five guys and six girls here, we’ll have a girl come in and play in place of a girl who wants to just sit this out. Who do you want to sit out, girls?” he asks.

After a moment of thinking, the girls have decided: Sonata Dusk shall sit out.

“What?! Why me?!” Sonata complained. “I thought we’re playing to win tacos!”

“Sonata! Your taste and addiction for tacos means you’re not a right choice for the show.” Adagio explains as Sonata understands.

“I guess you’re right. Good luck to you both.” Sonata replies as she walks off and sits in the audience.

“Well, that means we have an even game now.” Gloriosa cheered. “Let the games begin! Good luck, everyone.”

With that, the teams are picked:

Flash Sentry / Kiwi Lollipop (K-Lo)

Micro Chips / Aria Blaze

Crimson Napalm / Adagio Dazzle

Thunderbass / Supernova Zap (Su-Z)

Sandalwood / Sweet Leaf

To be continued…

Chapter 3: The First Half

And so, the game had begun and the first round in the game show was this: The trivia round (questions that ask about each contestant’s personalities).

“Okay everyone, this is our first round which is called The Personality Test. In this round, Gloriosa should ask the guys what their interests are and if the girls will either have the same interest or not, Then I asks the girls what their favorite movies or stuff are (the guys can’t hear, since the guys are in a soundproof booth) and if the guys guess what the girls are saying, it’s correct. If they get it wrong, they will get “TermiDated”/”Terminated” and will be evacuated from the game." Timber explained.

“Is everyone ready?” Gloriosa asked everyone.

The players nodded as they were ready for the game.

“Then let the first round of the game begin!” Timber cried out. “First off is Flash an K-Lo!”

Flash and K-Lo walked in to the stage where Flash was first as he was in the soundproof booth while he couldn’t hear, while K-Lo asked Timber what Flash’s favorite interest is, in fact which was Princess Twilight Sparkle of Equestria, not Twilight “Sci-Twi” Sparkle, so she wrote the name on paper and hid it in her pocket. As Flash walked out of the soundproof booth, he was ready to answer his question!

“Okay, Flash, here’s your question: what is your favorite interest?” Gloriosa asked.

“Alright, I’m gonna go with Princess Twilight Sparkle of Equestria!” Flash guessed as K-Lo grabbed the paper and wrote the name (Princess Twilight Sparkle) as the bells rang.

“That’s correct! Now, it’s your turn, K-Lo!” Timber said.

K-Lo did as she was told, then she went into a soundproof booth, then while Flash asked Gloriosa what K-Lo’s favorite interest was, which was the cartoon, Jem and the Holograms, so he wrote the name on paper and hid it in his pocket. As K-Lo walked out of the soundproof booth, she was ready to answer his question!

“Okay, K-Lo, here’s your question: what is your favorite interest?” Timber asked.

“Jem and the Holograms!” K-Lo answered as Flash grabbed the paper and wrote the name Jem and the Holograms as the bells rang.

“That’s correct!” Gloriosa said. “Okay, the next group is Micro Chips and Aria Blaze!”

Micro and Aria walked into the stage where Micro was first as he was in the soundproof booth while he couldn’t hear, while Aria asked Timber what Micro’s favorite interest is, she guessed which was his favorite food sushi, which was not true, as Micro’s favorite food was a BLT Sandwich she wrote the name on paper and hid it in her pocket. As Micro walked out of the soundproof booth, he was ready to answer his question!

“Okay, Flash, here’s your question: what is your favorite interest?” Gloriosa asked.

“How do I put this? A BLT Sandwich!” Micro guessed as Aria grabbed the paper and wrote the word (Sushi) as the buzzer went off.

“Ooh! That’s not correct. It’s sushi.” Timber said, Looks like it’s Aria’s turn now, So let’s just put her in the soundbooth where she can’t hear!

Aria did as she was told, then she went into a soundproof booth, then while Mirco asked Gloriosa what Aria's favorite interest was, which was singing together with her sisters as a singing group, so he wrote the hobby on paper and hid it in his pocket. As Aria walked out of the soundproof booth, she was ready to answer his question!

“Okay, Aria, here’s your question: what is your favorite interest?” Timber asked.

“Singing songs together with my sisters as a girl group.” Aria answered as Mirco grabbed the paper and wrote the hobby as the bells rang.

“That’s correct!” Gloriosa said. “Okay, the next group is Crimson Napalm and Adagio Dazzle!”

Crimson and Adagio walked into the stage where Crimson was first as he was in the soundproof booth while he couldn’t hear, while Adagio asked Timber what Crimson’s favorite interest is, she guessed which was his favorite comic (Power Ponies), wrote the name on paper and hid it in her pocket. As Crimson walked out of the soundproof booth, he was ready to answer his question!

“Okay, Crimson, here’s your question: what is your favorite interest?” Gloriosa asked.

“My favorite interest is my favorite comic (Power Ponies).” Crimson guessed as Adagio grabbed the paper and wrote the hobby (Singing songs together with my sisters as a girl group) as the bells rang.

“That’s correct! Now, it’s your turn, Adagio!” Timber said.

Adagio did as she was told, then she went into a soundproof booth, then while Mirco asked Gloriosa what Aria's favorite interest was, which was the show (Lolirock and its character Iris), so he wrote the hobby on paper and hid it in his pocket. As Adagio walked out of the soundproof booth, she was ready to answer his question!

“Okay, Adagio, here’s your question: what is your favorite interest?” Timber asked.

“Hmm, how should I put this… LoliRock! Plus, my favorite character in the show is Iris.” Adagio guessed as Crimson grabbed the paper and wrote the hobby (LoliRock) as the bells rang.

“That’s correct!” Gloriosa said. “Okay, the next group is Thunderbass and Supernova Zap (Su-Z)!”

Thunderbass and Su-Z walked into the stage where Thunderbass was first as he was in the soundproof booth while he couldn’t hear. When Su-Z asked Timber what Thunderbass’ favorite interest is, she guessed which was his favorite (Cheer You On, a song sung by Flash Sentry), which she wrote the on paper and hid it in her pocket. As Crimson walked out of the soundproof booth, he was ready to answer his question!

“Okay, Thunder, here’s your question: what is your favorite interest?” Gloriosa asked.

“Here’s my favorite: Flash Sentry's song 'Cheer You On'" Thunderbass said as the bells rang.

“Correct! Now it’s Su-Z’s turn.” Timber replied.

Su-Z did as she was told, then she went into a soundproof booth, then while Thunderbass asked Gloriosa what Su-Z's favorite interest was, which was listening and singing K-Pop songs with Su-Z together, so he wrote the hobby on paper and hid it in his pocket. As Su-Z walked out of the soundproof booth, she was ready to answer his question!

“Okay, Su-Z, here’s your question: what is your favorite interest?” Timber asked.

“My favorite interest is listening and singing K-Pop songs with Su-Z together.” Su-Z replied as Thunderbass grabbed the paper and wrote the hobby as the bells rang.

“That’s correct!” Gloriosa said. “Okay, the next and last group is Sandalwood and Sweet Leaf!”

Sandalwood and Sweet walked into the stage where Sweet was first as he was in the soundproof booth while he couldn’t hear, while Sweet asked Timber what Sandalwood’s favorite interest is, Sweet didn’t know Sandalwood that much ,So she guessed that it was summer themed songs on paper and hid it in her pocket. As Sandalwood walked out of the soundproof booth, he was ready to answer his question!

“Okay, Sandalwood, here’s your question: what's is your favorite interest?” Gloriosa asked.

“My favorite interest is listening to rock and roll music.” Sandalwood said as Sweet grabbed the paper and wrote the answer as the buzzer went off.

“Ooh! That’s not correct. It’s summer themed songs.” Timber said. "Looks like it’s Sweet’s turn now, So let’s just put her in the soundbooth where she can’t hear!"

Sweet did as she was told, then she went into a soundproof booth, then while Sandalwood asked Gloriosa what Sweet’s favorite interest was, Sandalwood didn’t know Sweet that much, So he guessed that it was planting gardens and trees, on paper and hid it in her pocket. As Sweet walked out of the soundproof booth, she was ready to answer his question!

“Okay, Sweet, here’s your question: what is your favorite interest?” Timber asked.

“Planting gardens and trees.” Sweet replied, as Sweet grabbed the paper and wrote the answer as the buzzer went off.

“Ooh! That’s not correct. It’s rock and roll music.” Gloriosa said. "Looks like Sweet and Sandalwood have been TermiDated/Terminated!! Which means they’ll be watching the show in the green room watching us and our contestants!" she continues, as Sweet and Sandalwood disappear back into the green room (the real world in reality). Sweet and Sandalwood get to watch the show from their phones. At least they get a romance novel they chose out of all the choices (they chose Twilight).

"Alright, now it’s time for the next round; The Physical Challenge round!" Timber explained. "This round is where the guys guide the girls through an obstacle course; girls are blindfolded and guys have megaphones to guide the girl through! If one of the groups fails, they will be TermiDated/Terminated!! Don't worry, the losing duo gets a heart-shaped box of chocolates and flowers.” he said.

“Is everyone ready?” Gloriosa asked everyone.

The others nodded as the bell rings.

“Then let the second round of the game begin!” Timber cried out.

The buzzer blared and the crowd erupted in cheers. On the finish line side, Flash, Micro Chips, Crimson Napalm and Thunderbass gripped their megaphones, ready to guide their partners through the chaos ahead. Across from them, Kiwi Lollipop (K-Lo), Aria Blaze, Adagio Dazzle and Supernova Zap (Su-Z) stood blindfolded at the starting line, anticipation thick in the air. The course in front of them consists of a balance beam over a pool of slime, a wall of cake to climb over and a crawl under a fence of rose stems/thorns through glitter.

"Alright, ladies," Timber Spruce's voice boomed over the speakers. "Your partners will guide you through the course. Listen carefully—one misstep could send you into the slime!"

Micro Chips adjusted his glasses, his mind already mapping the best route for Aria. "Three steps forward, then a small hop," he instructed calmly. Aria followed his voice with precision, barely making a sound as she navigated the balance beam over the pool of slime.

Meanwhile, Crimson Napalm had other plans. "Uh-oh, Adagio! Look out—oh wait, never mind, false alarm!" He laughed as Adagio smacked her shin against the beam, barely catching herself.

"Crimson!" she hissed, gritting her teeth. "If I fall into this disgusting goo, I will never speak to you again!"

Across the course, Flash was focused, his voice steady. "You're doing great, K-Lo! Left foot, now right—" A sudden slip on the thorn crawl made her wince. "Sorry, my bad! Just a scratch!"

Thunderbass and Su-Z were in perfect sync, his smooth directions keeping her steady. "Two more steps—now duck! Jump!" She cleared the cake wall in one swift move, landing gracefully.

As the race neared its end, Adagio fumed, her hair now dusted with cake crumbs, her patience shredded. "You absolute buffoon!" she snapped as Crimson’s last-minute misdirection had her tripping into the thorn crawl face-first.

The final buzzer rang and Timber Spruce grinned. "And that’s it! Our last-place team... Crimson Napalm and Adagio Dazzle!"

Adagio whipped off her blindfold, flames practically blazing in her eyes. "You did this on purpose!" she accused.

Crimson shrugged with a smirk. "Maybe. But hey, it was fun, right?"

"Ugh!" She stomped off, her boots squelching in a mix of cake and rose petals.

As the remaining teams celebrated their victory, the stadium lights dimmed and Goriosa clapped her hands. "Alright lovebirds, it’s halftime! Everyone, let's give it up for Maud Pie!"

A low, haunting melody filled the air as Maud, standing amidst dazzling neon visuals, began a slow, mesmerizing rendition of a Billie Eilish hit (No Time to Die). The crowd swayed and for just a moment, the chaos of the competition melted into the hypnotic glow of cyberspace romance.

To be continued…

Author's Note

No Time to Die is performed by Billie Eilish (who I believe would've been a perfect person to play Maud Pie if the Equestria Girls ever gotten a live-action reboot).

Billie Eilish belongs to Interscope Records.

Chapter 4: The Final Results

After the halftime, the game show started with the return of the hosts Timber and Gloriosa, where they applauded Maud for her performance.

“Thanks Maud for that… eerie performance.” Timber said, looking scared.

“Speaking of the game, we’re about to play our last round of our game show, Cybernetic Match Game called, The Wedding Cake of Terror!This round is an eating contest of whoever can handle a Fear Factor wedding cake of sheep eyeballs, worms and bile cream. It can't hurt to add a little Fear Factor theme to the competition.” Gloriosa announces while Puffed Pastry brings out the dish.

When the others saw this, the others were disgusted at the cake.

But…The last couple who didn't finish their slice would be TermiDated/Terminated, but gets to take home a bouquet of flowers, chocolates and a romance novel." Timber explained. "...and let’s bring out our remaining contestants!"

Flash Sentry / Kiwi Lollipop (K-Lo)

Micro Chips / Aria Blaze

Thunderbass / Supernova Zap (Su-Z)

“Whoa! This cake looks disgusting!” Flash said looking disgusted

“Tell me about it!” K-Lo replied in disgust.

“Now this is like a zombie cake!” Micro complained about the cake’s appearance.

“I can’t eat this!!! I’ll get food poisoning!” Aria complained about the cake

“I hope these are actually fake worms, fake bile cream and fake sheep eyeballs and chocolate eyeballs! I mean what’s the worst that could happen, huh?” Thunderbass replied after seeing the cake.

“Eww!!!!! Looks like a horror made cake!” Su-Z complained.

“Alright. Is everyone ready for the third and final round of Cybernetic Match Game, The Wedding Cake of Terror?!’

Everyone nodded reluctantly not just because of their nervousness, but the appearance of the cake.

“Well then… let the third and final round… begin!” Timber cried out as everyone tried to eat the cake.

Everyone went and ate some slices of the cake, Flash ate the cake and the eyeballs and the cream, plus worms reluctantly including Su-Z, for the sake of the game. Micro didn’t eat the cake, but Aria did, slices of it, due to her being originally from Equestria, she just ate the slices and the stuff that was contained in the cake. For Thunderbass, he thought this was actually fake, but when he saw this, he realized that when he tasted it, he realized that it was REAL sheep eyeballs, worms and bile cream! He almost got disgusted while Su-Z couldn’t look at him trying to throw up. But he did, he threw up at Su-Z, including her dress!

“Eww!!!! Barf!!!! DISGUSTING!!!!!!” Su-Z complained! “What kind of game is this?! Why do we have to eat this weird disgusting cake? WHY?! WHY?! WHY?!?!?!?!?!?! I JUST WANNA GO HOME ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” she complained.

Flash / K-Lo and Micro / Aria have finished, beating Thunderbass and Supernova out of the competition.

“With that, Thunderbass and Supernova are out!” Gloriosa announces as the duo disappear back into the real world (with a romance novel, chocolates and flowers at hand).

“We’re down to the final two. One of the pairs here is going to win a VIP experience during the upcoming prom. It is up to the audience here.” Timber announces as the spotlights shine on the audience. “Take out your keypads and vote which one of these pairs deserve the VIP experience.”

Everyone in the audience (including Sonata) got the voting down. Back in the real world, the eliminated pairs vote as well.

After the voting ended, Gloriosa and Timber got the results and the spotlights had shined on the two pairs.

“We have received our results and we gotta say: the pair who won the VIP experience is…” Gloriosa announces as the silence hits the place.

Flash and K-Lohad their fingers crossed while Micro and Aria held hands (nearing a hug). After a minute, Timber steps in.

“Flash and K-Lo!!” Timber announced as everyone in the audience, plus the eliminated teams in the real world, cheered.

“OMG! Now, this will be the prom to remember, K-Lo!”” Flash cheered, hugging his partner.

“Yeah, you know it.” Kiwi laughs.

Even Micro Chips and Aria Blaze felt proud of the duo. “I gotta say; you two deserve the win.” Aria cheered as Micro nodded.

“We’ll have your VIP experience ready for you on the night of the Canterlot High Valentine’s Day prom.” Gloriosa promises.

“Thanks for playing, you guys.” Timber said as Flash and Kiwi disappear back to the real world before he turns to Micro Chips and Aria. “As for you two, you played a great game. For that, you get a DVD of any rom-com you like and some flowers.”

“Thank you, too.” Micro said as Aria hugged the school nerd before they disappeared as well.

“Thanks for watching the Cybernetic Match Game. If you’re looking for a date and want to do so the interactive way, then this is the place to be. Good night, everybody!” Gloriosa announces as she, Timber, Maud and everyone in the audience is teleported back to where they came from.

The “Cybernetic Match Game” Game Show was created by Simon Says and is taped before a live Cyber studio audience in Cyber City Studios, In Cyberspace! Produced by Sony Pictures Television in association with Hasbro Entertainment. Distributed by CBS Media Ventures, a Paramount company! The announcer said.

The night of the Canterlot High Valentine's Day Prom was nothing short of spectacular, especially for Flash Sentry and K-Lo. From the moment their sleek black limousine pulled up to the venue, it was clear they were in for a night of pure VIP luxury. The chauffeur held the door open as they stepped out, greeted immediately by a team of waitresses offering trays of the finest chocolates, sparkling punch and heart-shaped hors d'oeuvres. A masseuse station had even been set up just for them, ensuring they felt completely relaxed as they enjoyed the night. Inside the limo, small TVs played romantic movies and highlights from past CHS proms and any treat they could imagine was at their fingertips.

Meanwhile, their friends were having their own fun. Thunderbass, dressed in his usual rocker-chic style, leaned against a table, strumming an acoustic guitar while musing about a potential concert with Su-Z. "You know, a Valentine's rock show could be killer," he mused to his date. "Might even get some duets going—something that really shakes things up."

Across the gym, Crimson was trying—and failing—to make things right with Adagio Dazzle. The unfortunate blindfold obstacle course mishap earlier had left her with a rather unflattering coat of green slime and she was not in a forgiving mood. "Adagio, come on," Crimson pleaded, handing her yet another towel. "I didn't mean for you to fall right into that pit."

Adagio glared at him as she wiped off a streak of slime from her cheek. "Crimson, I don’t do humiliation. You better hope your little apology tour comes with a five-star spa treatment."

At another table, Micro Chips was deep in conversation with Aria Blaze, though it wasn’t about the prom at all. "If you don’t get your grades up, I swear I’m going to make you listen to Sonata talk about tacos for five hours straight," Aria warned, arms crossed. Micro Chips gulped and scribbled faster in his notebook, determined to master trigonometry before the night was over.

Sandalwood and Sweet Leaf, on the other hand, were vibing in perfect harmony. "A song made entirely from nature sounds," Sandalwood explained as they listened to bird chirps and the rustling of leaves on his phone. "Like, the ultimate love song, y'know? Nothing but the sounds of nature and the heartbeat of the earth."

But as incredible as the night was for everyone, nothing could top what came next. Principal Celestia took the stage, microphone in hand and with a warm smile, she announced: "And now, this year’s Canterlot High Valentine’s Day Prom King and Queen… Flash Sentry and K-Lo!"

The gym erupted into cheers. Flash and K-Lo exchanged thrilled glances as they walked to the stage, hand in hand, golden crowns placed atop their heads. Their friends were beyond happy for them—after all, if anyone deserved the royal treatment tonight, it was them.

However, not everyone was completely at ease. Near the back of the gym, Rainbow Dash and Sci-Twi exchanged concerned looks. Something was off.

It seems that Principal Celestia has received the results of the Cyberspace Match Game on her phone, even though she wasn't watching it (there wasn't even text messages stating the results at all).

“You feeling what I’m feeling?” Rainbow muttered.

Sci-Twi adjusted her glasses, her eyes scanning the gym. “Yeah… and I can’t explain it, but… something from Cyberspace is starting to leak into our world.”

Their suspicions hung in the air like an unspoken threat. But for now, the celebration continued, the night carrying on with music, laughter and just a touch of mystery waiting to unfold.

The End