Epilogue: The Race of the Century

Epilogue: The Race of the Century.

A year had passed, and it was a year like none other. Twilight and the famous DJ Pon3, or Vinyl Scratch as she was known more formally, had finally figured out how to get sound to work with the crystal image magic, and had revolutionized the world. Everypony wanted a new CrystalVision, only from Sparkle Tech Inc. Today saw rise to Rainbow Dash’s new legacy, a world wide endurance flight, inspired by her flight with the orb a year ago.

“Twilight, Rarity!” Rainbow Dash cried as she came in for a landing. “Thanks for coming girls, you all didn’t need to be here for the opening ceremony.”

“Of course darling,” Rarity hissed.

“Uh oh, what’s wrong?” Rainbow asked.

“You never said this race was outside Las Pegasus! I was ready to spend the day relaxing by the pool, Twilight laying with me, and reading a nice book!”

“Wait, that’s an option?” Twilight asked. “Why are we here again?”

“Oh ha ha. It means alot to me that you girls are here. Heck, we got the whole team here. Thanks for the sponsorship Twilight,” Rainbow smiled.

“Not a problem, RD,” Twilight smiled.

“Shy and the others are already over there. That green tent, that’s us,” Rainbow pointed to Rarity’s eternal joy. As the mares crossed the plateau though, a random stallion stopped them, and from the looks of his suit, he thought he was somebody.

“Hey, I know you,” He sang, walking over to Twilight. “Miss Sparkle! Inventor of the CrystalVision!”

“Lady Sparkle, and I'm just a co-inventor. I’m sorry, but who are you?” Twilight asked.

“Big Show, lead sports announcer for Equestrian Sport Pony Network, or ESPN for short. I have got to thank you! Your invention changed my life.”

“Oh, no problem,” Twilight smiled.

“Could I get your autograph, and maybe an interview with you and the pony your company is sponsoring in today’s race?”

“Sure, I can do an autograph.” Twilight awkwardly smiled, picking up the quill in her light blue aura. Rarity smiled seeing that. Over a year now, and Twilight’s magic was still the same color as Rarity’s, and probably would be for the rest of her life.

In memory, Cadence had blessed off on their love, saying it was as real as anypony could ever hope for. Their love had indirectly sparked two others to fall in love, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy, and caused two others to fall into a constant state of angry bitter hate that oddly enough worked for them, Dr. Grey Horse and Applejack. Even Spike had a new crush, and to her credit, Pinkie didn't mind the added affection at all.

“Hey Rares, Twi!” Pinkie sang out as she trotted around the tents. “How’s it goin?”

“Great darling. Thank you,” Rarity smiled as she pushed past the stallion looking for an exclusive. “Tell him no Twinkle!”

“Already planning on it,” Twilight called back. “Sorry Mr Show, our competitor does not wish to be interviewed before the race.”

“Come-”

“No, I’m sorry,” Twilight smiled. “If you have an issue with this, you are more than welcome to talk to my teacher.”

“Your teacher?” Big Show recoiled. Managers are one thing, security another. But a teacher?

“Yes, my teacher, Princess Celestia,” Twilight smirked, then walked away.

“Teachers pet!” Big yelled after her, angry and wanting to strike a low blow.

“Ooo, so scary, for a foal!” Twilight called back, embarrassing the fool. Back in her tent, Twilight relaxed, and helped Rarity unpack the new flight suit they had made for Rainbow Dash, along with the pit crew uniforms for the rest of them. The words Sparkle Tech Inc. gleamed brightly on Rainbow’s flank, where her cutie mark was also embroidered.

“Twilight, um, there is something I wanted to asked you for...” Spike mumbled, looking down and around. Twilight sighed and smiled, as she focused her magic on his nose, giving the dragon a number 25. For some reason, the mustache and racing environment just seemed to go together.

“Alright everypony, the ceremony will begin in 5 minutes. All teams to positions!” The announcer called on the megaphone. As the gang walked out, they were shocked to see they were among the few professional looking teams there, but laughed it off, when the racers reached the colder climates and high altitudes later on, they will wish they had a nice warm flightsuit.

“So Applejack darling, how go things with that- wonderful doctor?” Rarity asked as she walked, choosing her words wisely.

“Took me a year, but Ah finally broke him,” Applejack smiled. “He’s in rehab now fer his addiction to pain meds.”

“Oh my,” Rarity gasped. They had all seen a touch more of the jerk than they had wanted, but it was still shocking to hear nonetheless. Applejack had finally broken him. “Pinkie, you win the pool. It did take her a year.”

Soon the teams stood in their spots, under the baking Neighvada sun to Rarity’s disgust, as the race master detailed the route and rules for them all. Every team had a week to get ready now while their team members got into position around the world. They would all be taking off tomorrow morning, but this was probably going to be their last time together as a group, and they needed to say their goodbyes for the time being.

“Write to me every day Twinkle,” Rarity sobbed.

“Rarity,” Twilight chided.

“Oh don’t give me that! I love you and want to-”

“I put a special two way CV in your pack Love, we don’t have to write,” Twilight whispered. “Just don’t tell Fluttershy, okay?”

“Darling, you really did think of everything,” Rarity sobbed joyfully, hugging her lover tight.

“Buck it! We have tonight, and we’re in Las Pegasus!” Rainbow suddenly screamed. Twilight groaned as she knew just what was coming up, and the argument it would cause her, and the hangover from the party tonight. She really was not looking forward to any of that really. “Let’s find AJ a new coltfriend!”

“Oh,” Twilight giggled, “I wasn't expecting that.”

“What were you expecting my love?”

“A marriage proposal,” Twilight smiled. But a small part of her brain told her too little too late she had just blundered.

“Oh My Yes! Yes of course my darling! I Will! I Do! I- I don’t know what to say! Darling of course I’ll marry you!” Rarity screamed loud enough for the ponies in the actual town to hear her.

“Wait what?!”

“We gotta stop taking them places,” Applejack groaned to Pinkie and Spike, shaking her head.