About two days have passed since the whole fiasco regarding that mystery behind the Daring Do film was solved. You haven't seen Juniper Montage since but you had a feeling that she's got a bone to pick with you given that glare she gave you all the last time you saw her. Right now, you and Shadow were walking through the mall conversing over that very day.

Shadow Moonlight: You got Juniper kicked off the set?!

(Y/N): Sure did. Serves her right for being selfish, if you ask me.

Shadow Moonlight: Dude, I owe you my life. Now, she's finally gonna shut up about how "rich and famous" she'll be one day.

(Y/N): I would say that I hope that that's the case, but I don't think so. Before she was kicked off, she gave the girls and me an angry glare. That, to me, implied that she was planning something of the bad sort.

Shadow Moonlight: *sigh* I should've guessed but what can she do? You and the girls all have magic power but she doesn't.

(Y/N): You never know, Shad. Magic could appear anywhere. It was there at the camp, remember?

Shadow Moonlight: Right, I get it but still, it's a relief to hear her pride get hurt.

(Y/N): Heh, well, I'm glad that some good came out of it.

You and Shadow then came to a stop as you noticed some construction going on in front of you.

(Y/N): Oh, dang it. I had no idea there'd be some construction going on.

Shadow Moonlight: It's alright, man. We can just cut around it.

(Y/N): But it's too crowded. And the only way around is through the... perfume department.

You pointed to the aforementioned department as the clerks there were being extra squirty with their perfume bottles today.

Shadow Moonlight: Crap... well, we're not gonna get anywhere just standing here talking about it. *inhales* *exhales* Let's... do it.

(Y/N): *gulps*

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You and Shadow collapsed on the other side while panting and gasping.

(Y/N): I always hated going in there!

Shadow Moonlight: You and me both, dude. Only fashionistas like Sunny or Rarity can withstand that place.

(Y/N): Well, at least we managed to get out of there alive.

Shadow Moonlight: Wait... couldn't have we just used our teleportation technique?

You stared at him with a blank expression before facepalming.

(Y/N): We... are morons.

Shadow Moonlight: So it would appear but at the same time, neither of us come here that often so it wouldn't have worked anyway.

(Y/N): Maybe, anywho, now that that nightmare is over with, let's find Sunset and the others.

The two of you continued walking until you spotted Sunset and Sunlight at the central fountain of the mall as you both ran down the escalators to go greet them.

(Y/N): Hey girls. Sorry we're late. Me and Shad were...stuck somewhere.

Sunset Shimmer: It's fine. At least you boys made it.

Shadow Moonlight: Barely...

(Y/N): Anyway, where's the others?

Sunlight Shimmer: Over there with the other Shadowbolts rewatching the music video.

She points to the large group of girls who had their eyes glued to a TV monitor that showed their music video as the two of you approached them.

(Y/N): Huh, I had no idea our video was still being aired at the mall.

Rainbow Dash: Well, of course it's still airing. Because we're awesome!

Indigo Zap: Totally!

Shadow Moonlight: I think we won because we were the only ones who submitted a video. I mean, I don't think they were expecting anyone, let alone, a bunch of high school students to have the budget for something like that.

(Y/N): I guess that makes us more lucky that no one else entered. If they had, we probably wouldn't have gotten the funds needed for Camp Everfree. Still, everything pulled through in the end.

You looked on the table and noticed that Sunset had brought her journal with her.

(Y/N): Messaging Princess Twilight, Sunshine?

Sunset Shimmer: Yep, just telling her about the things that happened in the past week.

Sunlight Shimmer: You seem really fixated on talking to this other Twilight. *jokingly* I guess talking to yourself isn't good enough for you.

Sunset Shimmer: *jokingly* Come on, "I" know that that's not true.

Sunlight chuckles and gives her pony counterpart a playful punch to the shoulder.

Sunlight Shimmer: *chuckles* I know, "me".

(Y/N): *thinking* So we got Trixie speaking in third person, everyone else speaking in second person, and these two in first person. I swear, someday I may encounter someone speaking in fourth person if that even exists.

Shadow Moonlight: *whisper* I seriously hope this doesn't happen to Star.

(Y/N): *whisper* Who knows but hopefully that doesn't happen.

Shadow Moonlight: So, the Daring Do movie is coming out in a few days. Can't wait to see it.

Rainbow Dash: And it's gonna be better now that we're movie stars!

Indigo Zap: Wait, what?

(Y/N): *sigh* Rainbow, I think that's your cue to stop-

Rainbow Dash: Oh, you didn't see the poster? We're all there in the bottom right corner.

She points to a nearby poster and sure enough you and the others could be seen there.

(Y/N): Rainbow, we're not movie stars. We only had background character roles.

At that moment you could've sworn you saw Shadow's pendant flash again as his facial expression grew more timid and calm.

Shadow Moonlight: Don't be like that, Y/N. You still made an appearance in a soon to be popular film. I think that's something to be proud of.

(Y/N): I'm not saying it's something you shouldn't be proud of, I'm just saying that just because we got one small role in one movie doesn't automatically make us movie stars. If you were to continuously appear though and more people were to recognize you, then that'd be different.

Shadow Moonlight: Still, you still have a part in a movie and one that's part of a really popular franchise. Not a lot of people can get that opportunity.

Rainbow Dash: I know! It's one of the most amazing things I've ever gotten to do!

(Y/N): Heh, I bet, Dashie.

On the other side of the mall, Juniper Montage was seen walking through the mall by herself as various monitors started playing yours and the girls' music video which only made her more and more irritated with each time she saw them.

Juniper Montage: Ugh! Those girls and their stupid savior!

She continued walking but it seemed that the monitors were not letting up as the video kept playing all throughout the mall.

Juniper Montage: First, they get me kicked off the Daring Do set. Now...

She then bumped into a poster and spotted you and your harem in the right hand corner.

Juniper Montage: Ooh! They're everywhere! I bet they'll be at the premiere tonight. I bet I'll be the lucky one ushering them to their seats. Ugh!

She slapped the poster twice before shaking it in a rage and dropping it on the floor.

Boss: *on walkie-talkie* Juniper, where are you? We need you back at the popcorn popper stat.

Juniper Montage: *imitates radio static* What was that... *imitates static* boss? Can't hear you! *imitates static* Losing you! *imitates static*

She hung up and walked over to a nearby sunglasses kiosk.

Juniper Montage: If that pompous savior guy and those girls hadn't shown up, I would have played Daring Do! Tonight would have been about me. I would have been a star!

She said while putting on a pair of sunglasses which only made the kiosk owner who happened to be Said Thunderbolt roll his eyes and shake his head.

Said Thunderbolt: Those just don't say you.

Juniper took off the sunglasses and had a second thought.

Juniper Montage: You're right, they are a bit much.

Meanwhile, watching from the nearby sunroof, V/N and Hollow stood watching the young girl.

(V/N): Hmm, it would seem that our young, soon to be actress wants others to see her inner beauty and potential.

Hollow Moonshine: Seems like she's truly targeting my predecessor, my lord.

(V/N): As it would appear. Let me ask you this: Who are we to deny her such a wish?

Hollow Moonshine: Because we have better things to do? I mean, what are we, genies?

(V/N): More like... opportunity givers.

He held out his hand as a silver colored orb appeared above it as he flung it down to where Juniper was. It floated for a bit until it landed on a nearby hand mirror which made it change its appearance.

Juniper didn't notice it's sudden change in looks as she picked it up which made something strange happen. She saw what looked to be an older, more prettier version of herself. She screamed in shock before she dropped the mirror and eyed it curiously.

Juniper Montage: What was that?!

She then bent down and poked it which made it shine for a millisecond which freaked her out again. She then bent down and picked it back up and looked at where her reflection was supposed to be. In an instant, the alternate version of herself appeared again as it blew her a kiss.

Juniper Montage: *gasp* Incredible.

She then looked back at Said Thunderbolt and threw some money his way.

Juniper Montage: Keep the change. Something tells me this thing's worth it.

Said Thunderbolt: Whatever...

She walked away with a smile as V/N and Hollow continued to watch.

Hollow Moonshine: Sir, may I ask what you did exactly?

(V/N): I gave her exactly what she wanted. A way to see her inner beauty... and maybe something more.

Hollow Moonshine: Uh...alright then.

(V/N): Look, Y/N and his harem are bound to run into her again, and when they do... I'm sure she'll pose a much greater threat to them than at the studio. A threat that will render those geodes of theirs powerless.

Hollow Moonshine: Well... if you truly believe it to be so, then I'll believe you, lord V/N.

(V/N): Now that that's taken care of, let's head back and check on the progress of our comrades.

His subordinate nodded before he slashed the space in front of them and walked through another rift. Back with you and the others, you, Shadow, and most of the girls were getting lunch while Sunset sat at one of the tables writing to Princess Twilight.

Sunset Shimmer: *thinking* Dear Princess Twilight, tonight's the night of the big movie premiere. All my friends are really excited, and I should be, too. Except I can't seem to keep my mind on anything other than our new powers, and the rogue magic that's loose in this world, and how scary but exhilarating it all is. How does it work? How can we be prepared for it? When will it show up again? Well, you see the problem. With the weight of all Equestria on your shoulders, you must have some advice on how to—

She cut herself off after realizing that she had run out of pages to write in her journal.

Sunset Shimmer: Oh, no! *sighs* Shoot.

Pinkie Pie: What's the matter, Sunset Shimmer?

She asked as she came over with a tray full of burgers.

Sunset Shimmer: Oh, I just ran out of pages in my journal. That's all.

Rainbow Dash: Chillax, SunShim.

Fluttershy: Um, who's "SunShim"?

(Y/N): Rainbow's stage name for Sunset. Which is kinda pointless since we don't really need stage names.

Shadow Moonlight: Ah, let her have her fun, Y/N.

Applejack: I have to agree with Y/N, we only have bit parts in this flick. We're not movie stars.

Rarity: Yet, darling. Yet.

Shadow Moonlight: Now that's a better way to look at it.

Sci-Twi: There's more bothering you than just journal pages, isn't there, Sunset?

Sunset Shimmer: Um...

Sunlight Shimmer: Come on, you can tell us.

Pinkie Pie: Yeah, what she said! Share your troubles. It might help soothe your stressed nerves.

Sunset Shimmer: Uh, I don't wanna take any of the fun out of our big night...

Pinkie Pie: I said spill it, SunShim!

She shouted as Sunset recoiled in fear slightly.

Sunset Shimmer: Okay, okay. It's just that things have been calm around here, magic-wise.

(Y/N): And... that's a bad thing, how exactly?

Shadow Moonlight: It's probably due to the amount of adrenaline she gets when fending off magical creatures.

Sunset Shimmer: Well, that's part of it, Shadow. But the bigger part is that instead of enjoying the fact that things are calm, I'm constantly thinking about things going wrong, even when they aren't.

Sugarcoat: That usually results in them going wrong.

(Y/N): That's the irony of the situation.

You then scooted your chair closer to her and wrapped an arm around her shoulders.

(Y/N): Look Sunshine, I know that there's all this magic running loose everywhere and the fact that V/N is an ever looming threat to us, but you can't just be paranoid all the time. Whatever comes our way, we'll face it together. Because we're a team. 

Sunlight Shimmer: I'm with Y/N. Even though the rest of us may not be magical wielders like you guys, it doesn't mean we won't make an effort to help.

Sunset Shimmer: *sigh* I know. I'm sorry if I'm ruining the evening, you guys.

You pecked her lips.

(Y/N): Don't be. It's completely understandable what you're going through.

She smiled back as you as her journal glowed a bright purple as writing began to appear indicating that Princess Twilight was writing back to her.

Pinkie Pie: Look! Twilight's writing you back! Hey, everybody, Sunset's getting an Equestritext!

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* Is that what you're calling it? *sourly* How original...

Applejack: What's it say?

Sunset reads the message and her eyes widened.

Sunset Shimmer: Princess Twilight wants me to come to... Equestria!

You all gasped.

(Y/N): Wait, for real? For what purpose?

Sunset Shimmer: I don't know. She just says to come to Equestria. I... I guess I'd better get going then.

(Y/N): Hey, wait. You don't mind if I tag along, do you? It'd be nice to see my "cousin" again.

Sunset Shimmer: Of course. Let's go.

You nodded before you both ran out of the mall.

Sunlight Shimmer: Huh, never expected that.

Lemon Zest: Hey, guys? Where's Shadow?

Everyone looked back at the chair he was sitting in only to find that he wasn't there. Back with Juniper, we see her at the movie concession stand while staring at her magical mirror as her alter ego was surrounded by paparazzi and posing for them.

Juniper Montage: It's like this mirror is the only one around here who gets me.

Shadow Moonlight: *sarcasm* Great. As if there already weren't enough narcissists around here.

Juniper looks up to see Shadow and the human Starlight Glimmer standing on the other side of the counter with a glare as she was quick to grow an arrogant smirk.

Juniper Montage: Aww, did you come here to get an autograph from me, Shadow? I'm flattered.

Starlight Glimmer: Ugh...

Shadow Moonlight: "Ugh" is right, Star.

Starlight Glimmer: You're still as delusional and annoying as I remember. How's becoming the actress of Daring Do working out for you?

Juniper Montage: Probably the best it's ever been! I'm Daring Do!

Shadow Moonlight: Really? Because the one in the poster looks nothing like you.

Juniper Montage: *silence*

Shadow Moonlight: Mmmhmm. That's what I thought.

Juniper Montage: Grrr! Just you wait, Shadow! I will be the Daring Do of the next movie and you'll regret ever talking down to me!

Shadow Moonlight: I talk down to you because you're an annoying egotist. I'd be happy to hear about you being a part of the Daring Do movie if you weren't such a show-off about it. Anyway, can I have some popcorn for Star?

Juniper Montage: Who's she? Your girlfriend? *laughs* Wait, what am I saying? Of course she isn't. She could do so much better than you.

Shadow Moonlight: Coming from a girl who's never gotten to first base with anybody. I don't blame them, though. With how conceited you are, that mirror's probably the closest thing to attention you'll ever get.

With that, he takes his popcorn and pays for it before walking out of the movie theater with the human Starlight as Juniper Montage eyes glared at the back of his head until they were out of sight as she turned back to the mirror.

Juniper Montage: What does he know? I can be a star and everyone would form lines just to see me! This mirror knows what I'm talking about, don't you?

She smirks at the mirror as it shows her reflection getting praised and worshiped once again as she sighed in awe.

Juniper Montage: I knew you would.

She then heard someone clearing their throat behind her as she swiveled around and saw her boss standing there with an irritated look as he held a broom and dustpan.

Manager: Popcorn spill at the condiment counter.

Juniper Montage: Does this look like someone who cleans popcorn spills?

She showed him the mirror which only showed his own reflection.

Manager: *dryly* No. It looks like someone about to fire somebody.

She hands him the broom and dustpan as she groans and walks over to the popcorn spill.

Juniper Montage: This is the worst. Hey, I know what will perk me up! A little Mirror Me time!

She pulled out the mirror again and saw her alter ego signing pictures of herself to several of her adoring fans.

Juniper Montage: *giggles* That's more like it! *sighs* I wish this popcorn would just clean itself up so I could just stare at you all day.

The mirror glows purple at its edges, and emits a broad beam of green and white light that vacuums up every last kernel and pulls them back into the mirror. Once the floor is clean, it reverts to its quiet, unassuming self. Juniper boggles at this strange turn of events as the manager happens by and notices.

Manager: Whuh? Done already? I'm shocked.

Juniper looked back at her mirror with an unsure expression.

Juniper Montage: You and me both.

Back with you and Sunset, you both had made it to CHS as Sunset had packed herself a bag for the trip while you stood by her in front of the mirror. She took a deep breath before looking at you.

Sunset Shimmer: Are you ready?

(Y/N): Just about. Hang on.

You then got down on your hands and feet which confused Sunset as she raised an eyebrow.

Sunset Shimmer: Uh... what are you doing?

(Y/N): We're gonna be ponies again, so I may as well prepare for it.

Sunset rolled her eyes playfully and chuckled.

Sunset Shimmer: You are such a dork, you know that?

(Y/N): True, but I am your dork.

Sunset Shimmer: That you are. Now, come on.

She stepped in through the portal with you following behind her as you were sucked into the familiar tunnel of colors and light. You both screamed as you finally came through the other side and flew into a pile of books in Twilight's library.

Sunset & Y/N: Whoooaaa!

You crashed through the book pile like two bowling balls hitting a bunch of pins as Sunset was on top of you on her back as she looked up to see a pony above her but couldn't make out her features at first due to her being dizzy.

Sunset Shimmer: *groans* Princess Twilight? Is that you?

???: Nope, Starlight Glimmer.

(Y/N): *muffled* Wait, what?

Sunset got off of you as you shook your head to get rid of the dizzy feeling as you looked and saw a unicorn mare with a pale, light grayish heliotrope coat, moderate persian blue eyes, and a moderate purple mane with lighter purple and pale light, grayish aquamarine highlights. She also had a cutie mark that looked like a glimmering star.

Sunset Shimmer: *laughs nervously* Oops. Whoa. Whoa! Phew. Whoa.

She tried standing on her hindlegs due to her muscle memory as a human until she realized that she was a pony again and got back down onto her four hooves.

Sunset Shimmer: That feels a little weird after all this time. Starlight Glimmer. You're Twilight's student, right?

Starlight Glimmer: Uh-huh. She wanted me to give you this.

She levitated a second journal to Sunset as she tried taking it out of the air with her hoof as it fell to the floor. She then tried to pick it up with her hoof but soon realized that she didn't have fingers anymore as Starlight watched curiously. She then pointed to her horn signaling to Sunset to use her magic to which she did.

Starlight Glimmer: She wanted to give it to you herself, but then she and her friends were called away to solve a friendship problem. That happens a lot around here.

(Y/N): That's a real shame. I was hoping to see her again.

Starlight turned to you as her eyes widened a bit.

Starlight Glimmer: Oh, you must be Twilight's quote unquote "cousin" from what she told me.

(Y/N): That's correct, Ms. Glimmer. And you must be the one that was behind the time travel loop predicament she talked about.

Starlight grew a sheepish grin as she rubbed the back of her head.

Starlight Glimmer: Ehehehehe. That's me. I'm... not really proud of that, to be honest.

(Y/N): Look, it seems that you turned yourself around for the better, so I won't harp on you too much.

She sighed in relief before smiling at you.

Starlight Glimmer: Thanks.

She then noticed your wings and gasped.

Starlight Glimmer: Y-You're... You're an alicorn!

(Y/N): Huh? Oh, yeah! I completely forgot about that.

Starlight Glimmer: Forgot?! How could you forget being the rarest type of pony to ever exist?!

(Y/N): Uh... because I spend most of my time in the human world?

Starlight opens and closes her mouth, unable to come up with a response.

Starlight Glimmer: Uh-huh...Anywho, Princess Twilight told me to give you this, Sunset.

Sunset Shimmer: Thanks. I can understand her not being here. Her job must be stressful, huh? Never knowing when you might be called on to save the day. Dropping everything at a moment's notice. How does she do it?

Starlight Glimmer: Sorry. She just told me to give you the journal.

Sunset Shimmer: Heh-heh. So, are you sure she won't be back anytime soon?

Starlight Glimmer: Pretty sure.

Sunset Shimmer: O...kay... I guess we'll be going now.

She tried standing on her hind legs again but only ended up nearly falling over before she got back down onto her hooves. The both of you were about to step back through the portal until a hint of curiosity struck Starlight's mind like a bolt of lightning.

Starlight Glimmer: What's it like back there?

(Y/N): It's kinda like this world, but it's also very different from it.

Sunset Shimmer: Yeah, what he said.

Starlight Glimmer: Heh. Guess you kinda have to go there to really get it, huh? I, uh, don't suppose...

You immediately knew where she was going as you interrupted her.

(Y/N): Uh, could you maybe excuse us for a moment, Starlight?

Starlight Glimmer: Sure.

You and Sunset walked away from her as you whispered to one another.

(Y/N): *whisper* Sunny, I don't know if it's such a good idea to let her come with us. There's already two of you and now there's going to be two of her as well. Plus, Shadow knows the human Starlight so we're bound to run into her.

Sunset Shimmer: *whisper* I'm sure it'll be fine, Y/N. Why don't we just do what we did with Sunlight and give the human Starlight a nickname?

(Y/N): *whisper* But, what would we even call her?

Sunset Shimmer: *whisper* We can figure that out when the situation occurs.

She then puts a hoof under your chin.

Sunset Shimmer: Trust me, okay? It'll work out, I promise.

You sighed before smiling and pecking her lips.

(Y/N): *whisper* I don't think I ever got to kiss you in your pony form.

Sunset Shimmer: *giggles* *whisper* Well, now you just did.

She booped your muzzle as you both turned back to Starlight.

Sunset Shimmer: You really think Princess Twilight would be okay with that?

Starlight Glimmer: I don't know for sure that she wouldn't be okay with it.

Sunset Shimmer: That's not a particularly compelling argument.

Starlight Glimmer: She wants me to learn as much as I can about friendship. And I'm not

learning a whole lot just hanging out here in her castle.

Sunset Shimmer: Well, I have had multiple run ins with your human counterpart. So chances are you are gonna run into yourself.

Starlight Glimmer: ...is something you don't hear everyday. But, I'll be careful not to run into her.

Sunset Shimmer: So, just lay low. Don't draw too much attention to your—

Starlight Glimmer: *scoffs* You'll barely even notice I'm there!

Sunset Shimmer: Introducing you to my friends could be a nice distraction.

Starlight Glimmer: But you'll also totally notice I'm there, and it will keep your mind off of other things that might be bothering you. So, what do you say?!

She asked excitedly as her eyes glittered.

(Y/N): *thinking* My god... if looks could kill... this would be a train wreck!

Starlight Glimmer: So? What do you think? Can I go back with you guys?!

(Y/N): Um, Sunset? I think we should-

Sunset Shimmer: Sure.

(Y/N): ...think on this...more.

You pouted slightly before sighing.

(Y/N): *thinking* Shadow ain't gonna be happy with this.

With the decision made, you, Sunset, and Starlight stepped back through the portal. You and Sunset walked through just fine, but Starlight fell to the floor as she outstretched her arms and started taking in her new appearance.

Starlight Glimmer: *groaning* What happened?

Sunset Shimmer: It's all pretty weird at first, but try to roll with it.

You and Sunset helped Starlight stand up as she took in more of her looks. She was now wearing a light magenta beanie hat with white stars decorated all over it it. She also wore gray pants with holes in them and a black vest over a dark turquoise dress shirt along with black boots with purple laces.

She stood awkwardly as Tennis Match casually strolled right by you guys as she stared at Starlight with a raised eyebrow.

Sunset Shimmer: Hi!

She waves to her as you do the same.

(Y/N): Nothing to see here.

Tennis Match shrugged before walking away.

Tennis Match: *thinking* I'm not even going to ask.

Starlight then looked at her hands.

Starlight Glimmer: Are these?

Sunset Shimmer: Hands.

Starlight Glimmer: And what happened to the rest of my hoo—

(Y/N): Those are called feet, okay? We can learn about heads, shoulders, knees, and toes later. Right now though, we just need to play it cool.

Starlight Glimmer: Oh. Right. Heh. Play it cool. Heh-heh.

She then got down on her hands and feet and trotted forward like a pony as you and Sunset caught up to her and stopped her.

(Y/N): Okay, I think we need to teach you how to walk like a human before people start thinking you're The Wolfman... or in this case, The Wolfwoman.

Starlight Glimmer: You did say I'd make a good distraction. Heheheh.

She laughed nervously as you facepalmed. Back at the mall, Juniper Montage was at the concession stand as she scooped some popcorn from the popcorn maker and dropped it onto a larger pile on the floor.

Juniper Montage: Mirror, pick up this popcorn!

She pointed it at the pile, but it did nothing.

Juniper Montage: Mirror, I command thee, pick upeth this poppage of corn!

Still nothing.

Juniper Montage: Ugh! Why won't this thing work anymore?

She was about to drop some more popcorn on the floor before one of the patrons spoke up.

Patron: Like... we were gonna eat some of that.

She glares at them before glancing back at her mirror.

Juniper Montage: Mirror, make these annoying people go away.

She points the mirror to the two patrons who were fed up with Juniper and stormed off.

Juniper Montage: Well, that kinda worked...

Pinkie Pie: Juniper Montage?!

Juniper jumped in fright from Pinkie's voice as she saw her as well as everyone of your friends there as well with the exception of Shadow.

Juniper Montage: Whoa!

Applejack: What in the blazes are you doin' here?

Lemon Zest: *groans* Probably being as annoying as usual.

Pinkie Pie: Were you invited to the Daring Do premiere? Ooh, that's exciting! No, crazy! No, concerning! No! Just no! No offense.

Juniper Montage: I wasn't invited to the premiere. My uncle Canter Zoom felt bad for firing me, so he pulled some strings and got me this job.

Fluttershy: You work here?

Juniper Montage: As little as possible.

Rainbow Dash: Y'know, if you hadn't tried to sabotage the movie, you could be celebrating with us.

Indigo Zap: But instead, you had to act like a spoiled brat and tried to stop production altogether.

Sugarcoat: For someone your age, you lack a lot of maturity.

It was at this point that Juniper decided that she had enough as she walked from behind the counter and over to them.

Juniper Montage: Ooh! This should be my night! I would have found a way to be in the film if you all and that annoying savior guy had stayed out of it! I would have been Daring Do! Everyone would've loved me! See?

She showed them the mirror which only revealed their reflection much to their bafflement and confusion.

Juniper Montage: Can't you see what's right under your noses?

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* Oh I definitely see it, Juniper. *sourly* A whiny, spoiled, narcissist working at a concession stand, holding a mirror in front of my face.

Juniper Montage: Ugh! I wish you'd all just go away and leave me alone!

She pointed her mirror at them again, only this time, the same thing from before happened as a bright green and white light enveloped the girls and sucked them into the mirror as a small green wisp of magic went up her arm and into her eyes as they glowed for a second before going back to normal.

Juniper Montage: Hmm. Looks like I may be finally getting the hang of this.

She smirked evilly as her alter ego appeared again and giggled.

Reflection: Hi, me!

We cut back to you, Sunset, and Starlight as she was busy enjoying some ice cream.

Sunset Shimmer: Twelve cell phones, all straight to voicemail.

Starlight Glimmer: I'm sure they're around. What's the worst that could have happened?

Sunset Shimmer: Magic is on the loose here now, and it does not work the same way it does back in Equestria. Any number of terrible things could have happened. *exhales* And lately, I spend eighty percent of my time thinking about them.

(Y/N): Sunset...

You put your hand on her waist and held her close.

(Y/N): I'm sure they're all okay. We've all been through worse situations before. We just need to keep pulling through and hope for the best. They're not idiots, Sunset, so they most likely haven't done anything reckless.

Sunset Shimmer: I know, Y/N. It's just... we've been given special powers for a reason, and I want to be ready for whatever is gonna be thrown at us. I guess knowing that is making me feel like I could never really relax and let my guard down, so I end up obsessing about it and can't get out of my own head.

Starlight Glimmer: Hmm. That is a toughie. Guess my advice would be to just trust things will work themselves out in the end. If you spend too much time worrying about the bad things that might happen, you'll miss out on all the good things that are happening.

You then brought her in for a kiss which seemed to calm her nerves a bit.

(Y/N):She's right, it'll work out, Sunshine. I promise.

Sunset Shimmer: *sigh* I hope you're right.

(Y/N): Come on, have I ever let you down so far?

She stared for a bit before grinning.

Sunset Shimmer: No... no you haven't.

She returned your earlier kiss with her own for a few seconds before pulling back and turning to Starlight.

Sunset Shimmer: My friends are probably fine. I'm overreacting. But maybe not. I can't tell anymore.

Starlight Glimmer: This is the problem you wanted to talk to Princess Twilight about, right? Because you can still talk it over with me if you want.

Sunset digs her new journal and a pen from her bag and prepares to write, sinking Starlight's spirits a bit.

Starlight Glimmer: Or you could just journal with Princess Twilight about it. Whatever works.

(Y/N): For now though, let's just keep searching for them.

Starlight Glimmer: Good idea. We can't find them by just standing around now, can we?

You and Sunset shook your heads as you continued walking. We cut to the point of view of Sci-Twi and everyone else who were sucked into Juniper's mirror as they found themselves in a pure white void of existence.

Rarity: Uh... Any clue yet where we are or what just happened? Anyone?

Pinkie Pie: Pinkie Pie's on the case.

She said as she grabbed the fourth wall and tilted it back and forth.

(Jordanwolfboy9743: *falls back and forth between each side of the room as if he was in a giant box* AHHHHH!!! SOMEONE STOP THIS CRAZY CHICK!!)

(Shadowlight2784: *headbutts the 4th wall knocking Pinkie back*)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: Uhhh...)

(Shadowlight2784: What? You didn't say how to stop her.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: I meant like telling her to stop not try and headbutt her!)

(Shadowlight2784: She's fine, dude. Look, see? She's right there as if nothing happened.)

Pinkie Pie: Nope! No wall over here!

(Jordanwolfboy9743: Oh, thank god!)

Pinkie Pie: Come out, come out, walls, wherever you are!

She ran into the void on one side, and somehow came out from the other side.

Pinkie Pie: I don't get this place!

She kept running as she kept looping back to the same area.

Pinkie Pie: There's no walls here anywhere!

They then looked up and saw a large magical circle above them which resembled the mirror's outline.

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* Hey, at least we're not dead. *sourly* Instead we're trapped inside an egotist's magic mirror.

Sugarcoat: Or rather the limbo behind it.

Fluttershy: I think I might be freaking out a little bit.

Lemon Zest: You call that a freakout?

Fluttershy: It's sort of a deep-down-inside freakout.

Pinkie Pie: On the upside, there's popcorn in here!

She threw some in the air while eating a few pieces.

Pinkie Pie: Mmm, sticky...

(Shadowlight2784: That's what she sai-)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: *quickly stops him by placing Flex Tape over his mouth* NOT. A. SINGLE. WORD. FROM YOU.)

(Shadowlight2784: -d.)

Sugarcoat: That's disgusting.

Rarity: How could this happen on the evening of my very first movie premiere? Of all the nights! Curse you, cruel fate!

Rainbow Dash: Not our number-one problem right now, Rarity.

Rarity: Mmm, true. But perhaps we can agree it's in the top five.

Applejack: Is there really no way out of here?

Sunlight Shimmer: Well, seeing as how there's no walls in here, no there isn't.

Indigo Zap: Well, might as well get comfortable. We're gonna be here for awhile.

Suddenly, the mirror flashed as several small brown objects started pelting them all.

Rarity: Oh, my heavens! What's that?

She protected herself with one of her diamond shields as Rainbow used her super speed to knock them away until she caught one and examined it.

Rainbow Dash: Chocolate-covered almonds?

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* Oh would you look at that, she's feeding us. *sourly* It's probably from the floor again.

Sci-Twi then used her telekinesis magic to stop all of them at once which made her look like a character from a certain movie involving going into the internet.

Pinkie Pie: Dibs!

She shouted as she started eating them like a certain Namco character who eats pellets. Back outside, you, Sunset, and pony Starlight walked into the movie theater as Sunset saw Juniper Montage at the concession stand and quickly pulled the both of you behind a nearby claw machine.

Sunset Shimmer: *whisper* It's Juniper Montage!

Starlight Glimmer: *dramatic gasp* No! *seriously* Who's that?

(Y/N): *whisper* Someone who gave us a hard time a while ago and has been a living nightmare for a friend of mine.

You then perked up when you sensed something coming from Juniper.

(Y/N): *whisper* Girls... she has magic.

Sunset Shimmer: *whisper* Really?

(Y/N): *whisper* Yes, and I think it's coming from... her mirror?

Sunset Shimmer: *whisper* Why a mirror of all things?

(Y/N): *whisper* Well, she is a narcissist so it kinda makes sense. I mean, she gives Narcissus a run for his money.

Starlight Glimmer: *whisper* Who's that?

(Y/N): *whisper* I'll tell you later.

Sunset then noticed that Juniper was wearing Fluttershy's barrette.

Sunset Shimmer: *whisper* That's Fluttershy's barrette. Wait here for me.

She was about to stand up before you grabbed her hand which stopped her.

(Y/N): *whisper*  Woah, woah, woah! What do you think you're doing, Sunny?

Sunset Shimmer: *whisper* I'm doing what you said before. I'm facing the problem that's in our way.

(Y/N): *whisper* But, she might be the reason why the others are missing. I just... don't want you getting hurt.

Sunset Shimmer: *whisper* I'd rather be hurt if it means we can get the others back.

She then pecked your lips and smiled.

Sunset Shimmer: *whisper* Have a little faith in your first girlfriend, okay?

You sighed before looking back at her.

(Y/N): *whisper* Okay. Stay safe, Sunny.

She nodded before standing up and going over to Juniper.

Starlight Glimmer: *whisper* Soooo... you two are a couple?

(Y/N): *whisper* Yes, we are. And I'm so grateful for her.

Juniper was busy looking at herself until she saw Sunset in the reflection.

Juniper Montage: S-Sunset Shimmer?! *thinking* But...I could've sworn I saw her get sucked into the mirror! *speaking* H-How did you get out?! I mean... what a pleasant surprise!

Sunset Shimmer: I'm looking for my friends. I don't suppose you've seen them.

Juniper lets out an oily little giggle which brings Sunset to glaring at her.

Sunset Shimmer: Where are they?

Juniper Montage: I'll never tell.

Sunset Shimmer: You don't have to.

Sunset grabbed her and saw her memories. One involving Juniper and Canter Zoom

Canter Zoom (past): You're lucky I offered to get you this job after the stunt you pulled on my set!

Juniper Montage (past): I just wanted to be Daring Do. I just wanted people to like me.

We cut to the scene from earlier when she trapped your friends in the mirror.

Juniper Montage (past): Can't you see what's right under your noses?

Sour Sweet (past): *sweetly* Oh I definitely see it, Juniper. *sourly* A whiny, spoiled, narcissist working at a concession stand, holding a mirror in front of my face.

Juniper Montage (past): Ugh! I wish you'd all just go away and leave me alone!

Sunset snaps back to reality and lets go of Juniper.

Juniper Montage: What?

Sunset Shimmer: I know you want people to like you. But trust me, the magic in that mirror is only gonna make things worse for you.

Juniper Montage: You're just saying that because you want the mirror for yourself.

Sunset Shimmer: What I want is my friends back. Please, Juniper. You wished them into that mirror. Maybe there's a way you can wish them out.

The green wisp from earlier went into Juniper's eyes once more as she aimed the mirror at Sunset.

Juniper Montage: Or maybe... I wish you'd join them again!

The same occurred as before as Sunset was sucked into the mirror much to the horror of you and Starlight Glimmer.

Y/N & Starlight: *whisper* Sunset!

Juniper looked in your direction as you hid yourselves from her sight.

(Y/N): *whisper* Great, this is what I was afraid of.

Starlight Glimmer: *whisper* Well... at least she didn't really get hurt... right? Hehehe...

You glared at her which made her stop.

Starlight Glimmer: *whisper* I'm... not helping, am I?

(Y/N): *whisper* No, you're not.

Starlight Glimmer: *whisper* So...what do we do now?

(Y/N): *whisper* Obviously, we need to figure out how to get that mirror away from Juniper. I don't think my telekinesis is gonna help since she seems like she's got an iron grip on that thing. Seems like we may need some help.

Starlight Glimmer: *whisper* But, she's got all our friends. They can't do anything from inside that mirror.

(Y/N): *whisper* But we can. We just need to think of something.

Back in the limbo world, the girls were piling themselves on top of each other to try and reach for the mirror portal until it flashed and Sunset came flying through.

Sci-Twi: Sunset Shimmer!

Sunset groaned while on the ground and was soon brought back up onto her feet.

Pinkie Pie: Hooray! Sunset's here!

Rainbow Dash: Hold on, where's Y/N and Shadow?

Sunset Shimmer: Y/N's still up there and as for Shadow...I don't know where he is.

Applejack: Well, let's just hope our boys will pull through for us.

Suddenly, Fluttershy's geode started flashing.

Fluttershy: Um, girls...

Rarity: I surely do hope Y/N comes to our rescue.

Fluttershy: Um, girls...

Sunset Shimmer: And it's not just him, there's also the pony Starlight Glimmer from Equestria.

Everyone: WHAT?!

Sunlight Shimmer: Wait, you brought Starlight Glimmer's counterpart with you?!

Sunset Shimmer: She... kinda begged us to take her.

Sunny Flare: Dear, Starlight Glimmer goes to Crystal Prep, if she and the one with Y/N were to interact...what could come of it?

Sunset Shimmer: Ehehehe...I uh, didn't know she went to CPA.

Fluttershy: Girls...

Lemon Zest: How could you not know she went to CPA? Did she never tell you?

Sunset Shimmer: Obviously, she never did. I've never even seen her. Wait, wasn't Shadow there when Princess Twilight mentioned her during our picnic?

Rarity: He was, but I don't think he ever said that she went to Crystal Prep.

Fluttershy: Um, so sorry to interrupt, but—

Rainbow Dash: Whoa! Check out our geodes!

She pointed out which prompted the Humane seven to look down at their glowing pendants.

Fluttershy: *sighs* That's what I was trying to say.

Indigo Zap: Um...is that supposed to happen?

The void all around them started glowing different colors closely resembling the geodes.

Sci-Twi: Something's changed. This wasn't happening before.

Applejack: Is this a good thing or a bad thing?

Their geodes suddenly grew brighter and they shot energy beams towards the mirror's opening as they formed a sinister looking rainbow around the edges.

Rarity: I'm going with not a good thing!

Meanwhile, Juniper was staring at her reflection as the rainbow suddenly encased the outer ridges of the mirror and traveled up her arm and into her. She then started growing in size as you and Starlight watched from a distance. Juniper then started changing in appearance. She was now a taller, older woman with curled hair, paler skin, and wore a dress of different colors including green, dark purple, and light purple. She also wore aquamarine colored gloves that reached her elbows.

Juniper Monstar: Now everyone will recognize I'm a real star!

(Y/N): *whisper* Okay, that does it. I'm calling support.

Starlight Glimmer: *whisper* How? We don't have anyone to help us since they're all trapped in the mirror.

You smirked at her.

(Y/N): *whisper* Not all of them.

You reached for your phone and dialed Shadow's number. Shadow was in his room watching some TV when his phone rang as he picked up and saw that you were calling him to which he quickly answered.

Shadow Moonlight: Hey, Y/N, what's up?

(Y/N) (Over Phone): Hey, Shad. Listen, we've got another magic crisis on our hand here over at the mall. Juniper's grown to like, thirty feet tall and the girls are kinda stuck inside some magical mirror she's got in her possession. Could you come give us a hand?

Shadow Moonlight: *groan* It's not enough for her to be an annoying brat who bragged about how great she would be at playing Daring Do but to take her anger out on everyone else? *sigh* I'll be there in a bit.

(Y/N) (Over Phone): Thanks, man.

Shadow Moonlight: Don't mention it. See you then.

With that, he hung up as he got up and headed over the nightstand to grab his pendant only to find that it wasn't there.

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Shadow Moonlight: *thinking* Crap! Where'd she put Shad?! *speaking* Hey mom?

Dean Cinch: *distantly* What?

Shadow Moonlight: Where's my super jewel?

Dean Cinch: *distantly* What?

Shadow Moonlight: WHERE. IS. MY. SUPER. JEWEL?!

Dean Cinch: *distantly* I uh...put it away!

Shadow Moonlight: Where?!

Dean Cinch: *distantly* Why do you need to know?

Shadow Moonlight: I need it!

Dean Cinch: *distantly* No way, young man! Don't you think about running off to doing any daring stunts of yours! We've been planning this dinner with my potential spouse for two months!

Shadow Moonlight: My friends are in danger!

Dean Cinch: *distantly* My evening's in danger!

Shadow Moonlight: You tell me where my jewel is, woman! We are talking about the greater good!

Dean Cinch: *distantly* Greater good?! I am your mother! I'm the greatest good you are ever gonna get!

He sighed while giving a slight glare. While his mom had changed a lot for the better, she still maintained her demanding side. Meanwhile, all the patrons were casually going about their business until they saw the newly transformed Juniper and started to freak out. You and Starlight followed her out with determined faces.

Starlight Glimmer: Okay, first things first. I need to get that mirror away from her. Y/N, I don't suppose you could distract her, could you?

(Y/N): And risk getting sucked into that mirror too?

She then thought for a moment before an idea came to mind.

Starlight Glimmer: What if you stroked her massive ego?

(Y/N): What?

Starlight Glimmer: You know? Compliment her, tell her she's pretty, or better yet, tell her that that dress of hers looks gorgeous... even though it looks awful in my opinion.

(Y/N):  So... I'm essentially live bait is what you're telling me.

She shrugged.

Starlight Glimmer: Pretty much, yeah.

(Y/N): *groan* Fine! But I'm never doing something like this again!

Through Juniper's eyes, the scared citizens didn't appear as just that, but rather adoring fans. She looked to each and every one of them until her eyes landed on a mother and her kid.

Juniper Monstar: Want Mommy to take our picture together?

Both the kid and mother stood with frightened and shocked looks before screaming and running off. She then looked to some more scared patrons and blew them kisses which prompted them to hide from her. You then walked up to her side and took a deep breath.

(Y/N): Hey, Juniper!

She turned to you before glaring at you.

Juniper Monstar: Y/N! You and your harem have been a thorn in my side for far too long. So, why don't you join them?!

She aimed her mirror at you.

Juniper Monstar: I wish-

(Y/N): I THINK YOU'RE VERY PRETTY!!!

You screamed loud enough for her to hear it as she stopped and aimed the mirror away from you.

Juniper Monstar: W-What did you just say?

You opened up one eye and spoke in a stutter.

(Y/N): I... t-think... you're... v-very... p-p-p-p-p-pretty.

She gasped slightly as her eyes widened.

Juniper Monstar: You... think I'm pretty?

Out of the corner of your eye, you see Starlight slowly sneaking up behind Juniper as you turned back to your adversary.

(Y/N): Y-Yeah, absolutely! Without a doubt, the most gorgeous woman I've seen!

She was taken aback by that before smirking.

Juniper Monstar: Why, of course I am! Finally, someone who sees my inner beauty!

(Y/N): Y-Yes, d-definitely, a-absolutely!

Finally, Starlight managed to sneak up and grab the mirror in Juniper's hand and tried pulling it away from her. Juniper hoisted her into the air and tried to get her to let go but something punched her from behind causing her to lose her grip and allowing Starlight to take it. They soon revealed themselves to be Shadowlight as he jumped and landed next to you.

Shadowlight: I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but I really don't see it.

(Y/N): What took you?

Shadowlight: *sigh* My mom took my pendant so I had to convince her to get it back.

(Y/N): At least you're here now. Help us take her down, will ya?

Shadowlight: Of course. I'm not letting this go any further.

He runs towards her and tries punching her a few times as she dodges his blows.

(Y/N): The only thing that's magical is that mirror, so we should be able to defeat her easily.

Starlight Glimmer: I wouldn't say that, Y/N. I might have her mirror, but those claws of hers look sharp enough to cut through even his armor.

(Y/N): Okay, here's what we'll do. You try to find a way to get the others out, Shadow and I will keep her busy. Got it?

Starlight Glimmer: Sounds like a plan, Y/N.

You nodded before running after Juniper who was busy avoiding Shadow's punches. You fired a blast of (F/C) at her back knocking her down to the floor. She stood up and glared at you.

Juniper Monstar: I'll make you pay for lying to me, Y/N L/N!

(Y/N): Why don't you make me, you self promoting hag!?

Shadowlight: Heh, not bad, Y/N.

Juniper Monstar: *growls* You BOTH will pay for interfering! Especially you, Shadow!

Shadowlight: And for what reason? I'm not the one who got you fired from the movie studio.

(Y/N): He's got a point, Juniper. If you should be angry at anyone, be angry at me! Leave him out of it!

Juniper Monstar: I am angry at you! But I'm way angier at him!

(Y/N): What even for?! Did he read your diary or something?

Shadowlight: Pfft. Like I ever would. It'd probably be all filled with entries about how famous she would be one day.

Juniper Monstar: For your information, Y/N, I don't have a diary and why I'm mad at him is none of your business!

(Y/N): You wouldn't happen to know, would you, Shad?

Shadowlight: Personally, I'm just as perplexed as you are, Y/N. I mean, it should be pretty obvious that I hate her but I haven't really done anything except brush her off or even snap at her for being so irritating. Although...Indie did suggest that she might be...*whisper* a himedere.

(Y/N): Umm...what?

Shadowlight: *whisper* A girl who expects their crush to treat them like royalty even if they have no royal heritage.

(Y/N): *whisper* Seriously? She kinda seemed more like a tsundere personally.

Shadowlight: *whisper* *sigh* She's. Not. A. Tsundere!

Juniper Monstar: You're ignoring me now?!?!

(Y/N): Uh, yeah! Because you're THAT uninteresting!

Shadowlight: And really hard to look at!

Juniper Monstar: DIE!!!

She charges at you both which caused you to jump out of the way as you accidentally collided with Starlight causing her to drop the mirror which resulted in it cracking in a few places. Meanwhile, Sunset and the others found the void world to be cracking all over the place.

Sunlight Shimmer: The mirror is breaking!

Sci-Twi: Whoa! If Starlight Glimmer and Y/N don't find a way to get us out of here soon, I don't know what's gonna happen!

Sunset Shimmer: Starlight Glimmer, Y/N, I hope you both know what you're doing.

We cut back to you as you continued to fight off the monstrous egotist. She managed to knock both you and Shadowlight away as you fell to the ground. Juniper then turned her attention to Starlight and focused on the mirror in her possession.

Juniper Monstar: Give. That. Back!

Starlight Glimmer: No! This mirror is nothing but trouble. You have to realize that.

Juniper Montage: What I realize is that you are just like those other girls! I wish you'd join them!

Starlight braced herself as she held the mirror away from her, but nothing happened as she smiled and ran away again.

Starlight Glimmer: Looks like you can't make that wish unless you're the one holding the mirror!

You and Shadowlight stumbled back to your feet.

(Y/N): You know, for a seemingly frail woman, she's got some oomf behind her punches.

Shadowlight: It's probably due to the magic from the mirror. This girl hasn't accomplished anything for that to be natural.

You then ran over to Juniper as you jumped onto her back which led to her trying to shake you off.

Juniper Monstar: Argh! Get off of me, you arrogant lier!

(Y/N): At least I earned my respect instead of demanding it!

Just then you hear Shadowlight call out to you.

Shadowlight: Y/N, let her go! I've got this!

You were curious about what he was planning but you decided to comply as you jumped off of Juniper's back. Shadowlight closed his eyes before they changed to a crimson red color.

Shadowlight: Alright Juniper, I've waited too long for this.

He pulls his arm back before pushing at her as a black trail of magic charged from behind him and slammed right into Juniper as she was knocked into the TV monitors, destroying them on impact. He brought up his fist which was smoking as he blew out the smoke as you went up to him.

(Y/N): Did... did you kill her?

Before he could answer, the debris shifted as Juniper climbed out with an even angrier look.

Shadowlight: Does that answer your question? *sigh* Seems I'll need some extra firepower.

Shadowlight raised one of his arms as dark red and black ball of magic consumed him before his armor went all around his body completely as a red and yellow ball of fire formed in one of his hands.

(Y/N): *sigh* Come on! Why can't I have cool forms like that?!

Shadowlight: Hey, you get to Pony-Up! Quit complaining!

(Y/N): And let me guess, this isn't even your final form, right?

Shadowlight: You know, this pendant matches V/N's power right? Of course not.

You shook your head amusedly.

(Y/N): Showoff.

He smacked the back of your head.

(Y/N): Ow! Geez! We're fighting her, not each other! Focus!

Shadowlight: *jokingly* Oh, sorry. I mistook you for her.

He chuckled before charging towards Juniper and tackled her into a wall. A shockwave sent you back into Starlight once again as the mirror cracked even more causing the void world to crack and fall apart quicker as the girls found themselves surrounded on all sides by cracks in reality.

Starlight Glimmer: Seriously?! That's the second time now!

(Y/N): Sorry!

Shadow started pummeling Juniper with fast and hard strikes. She then caught one of his fists and pushed him back before slashing him across the face leaving large scratch marks. Despite this, he still smirked.

Shadowlight: Please, Patriot and Dink hit way better than that!

Juniper Monstar: Ugh! You know, I stood up against them for you once and you never thanked me!

Shadowlight: *sarcasm*You? Showing care to others? Never.

She growled in anger before noticing the small glowing rock hanging from his neck and smirked. She dodged another attack and quickly grabbed his pendant and yanked it off of him. His form then began to diminish as he shrunk back down to his normal form as Shadow now had a panicked look.

Shadow Moonlight: *thinking* Oh crap!

Juniper Montage: *sinister laugh* It seems you're nothing without this teeny little thing. I wonder what would happen if I... smashed it?

She brought the small gem to her hand and was about to crush it.

Shadow Moonlight: *thinking* N-No! Shad!

Right as the gem was surely to be destroyed, a (F/C) energy blast knocked her down but she still maintained a grip on Shadow's pendant. She looked up and saw you with your hand held out.

(Y/N): Forgotten little old me?

Juniper Monstar: Grrr! I'll deal with Shadow later, first, I'll dispose of you!

(Y/N): Then bring it! Shadow, get to safety. I'll try and get your pendant back!

Shadow Moonlight: No way! I'm not going to let the lack of my power stop me from this!

Juniper backhanded him as he flung into a wall and comedically slid down to the floor.

Shadow Moonlight: *struggling* Alright, let her have it.

Juniper charged at you as you ran towards her as you charged some magic into your fist. Once you were right up on each other, you threw a mean right hook to her face which sent her flying through the air and onto her back. You panted while holding your slightly bruised fist.

(Y/N): *groan* That... smarts.

You then tried healing your hand with the other while failing to realize that Juniper had gotten back up and grabbed you with one hand. She then slammed you hard into the ground creating a bit of a crater. Then, she started slamming you repeatedly into the ground in the same spot while Shadow looked in horror at seeing his childhood friend possibly close to dying. He was about to jump in and try and save you before Starlight shouted.

Starlight Glimmer: Juniper!

Juniper stopped slamming you and turned towards Starlight who held the mirror up high to get her attention. She sneered before dropping your motionless body into the crater and walking towards Starlight. Shadow quickly ran towards you and saw that you were unconscious. He picked you up and set you against a wall nearby.

Shadow Moonlight: You've done enough for today, pal. I'll take it from here.

And with that, he takes off after Juniper Montage who was busy trying to get after Starlight who was holed up in a kiosk.

Juniper Monstar: Give it back to me!

Starlight Glimmer: But my friends are trapped in there!

Juniper Monstar: Your friends stole my one chance at being famous!

Shadow Moonlight: No! That was your fault! If you hadn't destroyed the set, steal the costumes, or lie to your uncle, you'd have been fine where you were!

Juniper Monstar: You'd never understand, Shadow! You never did! And that's why you must perish!

Back with Sunset and the others, the cracks in reality grew and grew until there were only a few platforms to stand on as Sci-Twi almost fell into the dark abyss below but was saved by Rarity's diamond shields. We cut back to Starlight, Shadow, and Juniper as she continued to try and take back the mirror.

Starlight Glimmer: Is fame really what you're after or are you looking for something else?

Juniper Monstar: Like what?!

Starlight Glimmer: Like... a friend?

Juniper Monstar: Who would want to be my friend?

Shadow Moonlight: *thinking* I definitely wouldn't.

Starlight Glimmer: I would.

Shadow Moonlight: You're kidding right?

Starlight Glimmer: No, I'm not, Shadow.

Shadow Moonlight: *sigh* Well, I guess everyone has different tastes in friends. I personally don't go for narcissists but whatever floats your boat.

Juniper Monstar: W-Why would you be my friend?!

Starlight Glimmer: Because I understand you, Juniper. You think getting revenge is going to make you feel better, but it's not! Please, don't make a mistake that you'll end up regretting for the rest of your life.

Juniper Monstar: I've already made too many mistakes. What I've done is... is... unforgivable.

She spoke the last part in a somewhat disheartened voice.

Shadow Moonlight: *thinking* *sigh* I can't believe I'm saying this to her of all people. *speaking* ...but that doesn't mean... that you can't make an effort to try.

Starlight Glimmer: He's right, Juniper. I know they'll forgive you. But first, you have to set them free!

She held out the mirror to Juniper as Sunset and the others were just about to fall into the abyss. Juniper then grabbed the mirror and gazed at it with a hesitant expression.

Juniper Monstar: I...

She looked back at Starlight who held a grin as she nudged Shadow's shoulder forcing him to grin as well. This gave Juniper all the confidence she needed.

Juniper Monstar: I wish I could make up for my mistakes.

The mirror flashed as the girls inside had begun to fall before they were teleported back to the real world. Juniper had reverted back to her normal form. Sunset and the others had stood back up as Sunset looked at Starlight.

Sunset Shimmer: Starlight, you did it!

Starlight Glimmer: It wasn't just me, Shadow helped a great deal too.

Shadow Moonlight: *sigh* Unfortunately, I suffered some pretty heavy casualties.

Sunset Shimmer: What do you mean?

He got a saddened look on his face before breathing heavily and then fainted which revealed a deep scar on his back from when Juniper backhanded him earlier.

The Shadowbolts: Shadow!

They all yelled before going over and checking on him. Indigo pressed an ear against his chest and she heard a faint heartbeat.

Indigo Zap: He's still alive.

They all sighed in relief.

Lemon Zest: We've gotta get him to the hospital, dudes!

Sunlight Shimmer: Yeah, this looks really bad. I'm not really sure if they may even be able to fix something like this.

Sour turned to Juniper with a cold stare and walked up to her before taking Shadow's pendant from her.

Sour Sweet: YOU!! Do you have any idea what you've just done?! I swear, all you've ever done is annoy him to death and now you put his life on the line?! No wonder he hates you! You're the biggest narcissist to ever exist! And this is coming from someone who's attended a school FILLED with egotists!

Just then, you arrived at the scene while limping as your harem quickly went over to you.

The Rainbooms: Y/N!

Sunset Shimmer: What happened to you?!

(Y/N): *cough* *struggling* Well, let's just say... I was nearly made into a Mortal Kombat Fatality result until Starlight stepped in.

Rarity: I hope you're not severely injured, darling.

(Y/N): *cough* *struggling* Trust me, Rares, I've been through way worse than this.

You then noticed the Shadowbolts surrounding Shadow as he was on the floor. You limped over to them as they noticed you coming and made room for you to come through.

(Y/N): Man, he's in bad shape.

Indigo Zap: Do you think you can heal him, Y/N?

(Y/N): I'll try.

You held your hands out as your (F/C) shined from the both of them. Slowly, the bruises, scuffs, and wounds of your childhood friend disappeared one by one. However, due to Juniper slamming you into the concrete floor several times, the healing process was much more of a strain on your body. Finally, your work was done as Shadow appeared to be fully healed.

(Y/N): That... should... do it...

You collapsed down next to him as your eyes were shut.

The Rainbooms: Y/N!

Meanwhile, Shadow's eyes slowly began opening as he sat up and rubbed his head as his fellow Shadowbolts smiled with joy.

Shadow Moonlight: Ugh. Did I have too much to drink last night?

The Shadowbolts: Shadow!

They yelled before pulling him into a group hug which made him slightly uncomfortable but still tried to go along with it.

Indigo Zap: You are such an idiot for making us worry, you know that?!

Shadow Moonlight: Then don't give me a bottle of booze next time, Indie.

They chuckled before finally letting him go. Sour held out his pendant to him.

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* I believe this is yours, hon. *sourly* Next time, don't lose it again, you moron.

He chuckled before taking back his pendant and putting it on. He then looked over at you and noticed your condition. His eyes widened as his pendant flashed for a second as he now donned a more scared look.

Shadow Moonlight: *thinking* No! I'm not going to be useless again! Not to him! Not to anyone! I will bring you back, Y/N!

Sunset Shimmer: Shadow... you did learn Y/N's healing magic, right?! Because he's going to die if you don't do something now!

Shadow Moonlight: He has taught me it but I haven't fully mastered it yet so I'm not a hundred percent sure that it'll work but I'll give it my all.

He closed his eyes as he held out his hands. The pendant flashed brightly as black mist like the mist seen during the Battle of the Bands emitted from his hands and flowed into your body. Your wounds and other injuries slowly began to heal until the process was over as you slowly came to.

(Y/N): *with eyes closed* Someone didn't kiss me back to life, right?

Shadow's pendant flashed as his expression turned back to angsty.

Shadow Moonlight: Is there anyone here that's gay?!

You reopened your eyes and shot up in an instant.

(Y/N): Oh, thank god!

The Rainbooms: Y/N!

They immediately embraced you in a tight group hug.

Applejack: We thought you died, hon!

Pinkie Pie: Yeah, sweetie! Don't scare us like that!

(Y/N): Come on, girls. It's gonna take more than a few slams to the ground for me to kick the bucket.

Shadow Moonlight: For you at least. I was on the verge of death from just a scratch.

(Y/N): So... I'm guessing we both healed each other?

Shadow Moonlight: Yeah, seems like I really got the hang of your healing technique.

(Y/N): Heh, do you still wanna call yourself useless?

Shadow Moonlight: Nah, not this time and I finally have a good reason not to.

He held out his fist to you as you happily bumped it with your own.

(Y/N): I'm so glad we reunited, bud. I'd probably be dead if not for you.

Shadow Moonlight: Right back at ya, pal.

You then looked around and noticed that a large crowd of people had gathered around to watch you all.

Starlight Glimmer: So much for laying low.

Sunset Shimmer: I think even Princess Twilight would understand.

Shadow Moonlight: *sarcasm* Oh yeah, she'll totally understand trashing a very public area just because some selfish egotist couldn't bear the idea of not getting the lead role in a movie. Speaking of which...

You all turned to Juniper as she was staring at the shattered remains of her mirror as she looked back up to see all of you giving her a glare.

Juniper Montage: I'm so sorry.

Shadow perked up when he heard that.

Shadow Moonlight: Now those are three words I never thought I'd ever hear come out of your mouth!

(Y/N): Shad...

You said sternly as he glanced your way for a second before groaning and walking up to Juniper.

Shadow Moonlight: Look, I can't even express how much I hate you. In fact, I almost wanted to tear out your heart back there. But... I guess since you seemed to really feel guilty about what you've done... I'm willing to give you another chance.

Juniper Montage: R-Really?

Shadow Moonlight: No. I'm only giving you another chance because Y/N will force my hand to. I still hate you but that can always change.

???: *laughs*

Shadow Moonlight?: *thinking* What's got you so amused?

???: Nothing, just how anticlimactic that was.

Juniper looked a little disappointed by that answer before nodding her head.

Juniper Montage: I... I understand. I'll do what I can to make you forgive me, Shadow.

Shadow Moonlight: Well... I suppose a good start would be to clean all this up.

He gestured to the destruction all around you.

Shadow Moonlight: From top to bottom. If you pull it off... then it'll be a big step towards gaining my trust.

Juniper Montage: O-Okay. It's only fair since I turned into that... thing.

(Y/N): Trust me, we've all been there before. Betrayed my own friends and became an evil demon of anarchy and teamed up with seahorse creatures.

Starlight Glimmer: Manipulated an entire town into giving up their talents so they wouldn't think they were special.

Sci-Twi: Overpowered by a magic I couldn't control and created a rift between two worlds, almost destroying both of them in the process.

Sunset Shimmer: Turned an entire school into my own personal zombie army in hopes of conquering a distant pony world.

Shadow Moonlight: Brought wars between multiple races along with backstabbing my former best friend.

(Y/N): Wait, what? When did that happen?

Shadow Moonlight: *thinking* Did I say that out loud?

???: Yes, Edge. Yes, you did.

Shadow Moonlight?: *thinking* Oh, crap! What do I say now?!

???: Um...Oh! I got it! Just say that was a dream!

Shadow Moonlight?: *thinking* Right! *speaking* Uh, that was just a dream! What I meant to say was, refused to forgive my buddy here leading to us viciously competing against one another.

You raise an eyebrow at him.

(Y/N): Ooooookay then.

???: Nice save!

Shadow Moonlight?: *thinking* Thanks!

Pinkie Pie: Wow! We are a really forgiving group!

Shadow Moonlight: I question if that's a good thing or a bad thing.

You all laughed as we faded to another scene. We find you and everyone else hanging out in front of the mirror portal at CHS.

Starlight Glimmer: *sighs* I'm so sad to leave. I haven't really had the chance to get to know all of you.

Sunset then felt her journal buzz as she looked and saw that Princess Twilight had written a message to her.

Sunset Shimmer: Maybe you don't have to leave yet.

(Y/N): Why's that, Sunny?

Sunset Shimmer: Just listen.

She then opened her journal and read what it said out loud.

Sunset Shimmer: *reading* Dear Sunset, some lessons are better learned in action, and you girls and Y/N are great teachers. Starlight should stay for a few more days. Enjoy the premiere!

Everyone cheered after hearing that as Starlight turned to Sunset with a smirk.

Starlight Glimmer: Huh. Think you can focus on the positive?

Sunset Shimmer: Whatever happens is gonna happen. I've just gotta live in the moment, right?

Starlight Glimmer: Right!

The girls all collectively giggled at their playful banter with each other. Just then, the human Starlight Glimmer came running towards you all before she stopped in front of Shadow out of breath.

Starlight Glimmer?: *pant* *pant* Shad *pant* there you are! I've got some good news about the yacht! We have enough money left over to extend our trip by another two weeks!

Shadow Moonlight: Well, looks like we'll all be on vacation longer than we thought.

She then looked off to the side and her eyes widened at seeing pony Starlight who stared back at her.

Starlight Glimmer: Hehe... um... hi?

She waved nervously. Meanwhile, human Starlight continued to stare until she fell backwards and fainted as Shadow quickly went to catch her.

Shadow Moonlight: Don't go doing that on me now, Star.

Starlight Glimmer?: W-Wha... wha... what... did I just see?

Shadow Moonlight: From the looks of it, I think you just noticed my face for the first time.

Starlight Glimmer?: Not that, there was... another me!

Shadow Moonlight: Shimmy, didn't you tell her about this?

Sunlight Shimmer: I did, but she brushed it off by saying I was making it up.

Shadow Moonlight: *sigh* Of course she would.

You facepalmed.

(Y/N): Here we go again.

Meanwhile, in V/N's void castle, Hollow walks up to him as his master sat on a throne.

Hollow Moonshine: My lord... I'm sad to say that... I bring terrible news.

(V/N): What is it, Hollow?

Hollow Moonshine: Juniper has failed to dispose of them. I told you that this was a waste of time.

(V/N): *sigh* It's fine. I shouldn't have put so much trust in a weakling such as her. Can I ask that you give me a moment to myself?

Hollow Moonshine: Of course, sire.

He stepped out of the room as V/N stood from his chair and took a deep breath.

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(V/N): No...

He then let out an angry roar as he fired several blasts of dark (F/C) energy around the room. Demon Shimmer and Midnight Sparkle were walking through one of the nearby halls talking.

Demon Shimmer: Do you think V/N's latest victim pulled through?

Midnight Sparkle was about to answer until the both of them noticed the various lights and loud bangs coming from the other room as they stood frozen for a few seconds.

Midnight Sparkle: I... don't think she did.

Demon Shimmer: Let's just... leave him be.

Midnight Sparkle: Y-Yeah... good idea.

They turned and walked the other way as V/N finished with his venting and stood amongst the destruction as Hollow slowly came back in with a nervous expression.

Hollow Moonshine: Are you... calm now, my lord?

He asked hesitantly. V/N exhaled and turned to him.

(V/N): I am now. I've been meaning to ask, what's the progress with the Infinity Amulet? Any luck assembling it?

Hollow Moonshine: Your creations are doing their best as of now, my lord. We have managed to track down the Alicorn Amulet, and the power from the magic mirror. The rest we have yet to find.

(V/N): Well... at least some progress has been made.

Hollow Moonshine: Yes, some have. Anyways, shall we revive the fallen egoist?

(V/N): Might as well. Her magical prowess is lacking, but her brute strength is unparalleled.

Hollow Moonshine: Very well. I will go ahead and do that now.

He bows to V/N one more time before leaving the room leaving V/N to his thoughts.

(V/N): *thinking* It doesn't matter. I still have yet to obtain Shadow's pendant and then things will be easier.

(Jordanwolfboy9743: Well, I guess that means we're done with the Magical Days Arc, aren't we Shad?)

(Shadowlight2784: So it seems. So I guess what's next is the Spring Dance.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: And after that would be... Forgotten Friendship, right?)

(Shadowlight2784: Yup, with...Wallflower Blush.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: *visible confusion* Who?)

(Shadowlight2784: The green plant girl background character.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: Uhhhh... okay. How... was I not aware of her? I mean, we're the ones in charge of the story.)

(Shadowlight2784: I'm guessing you have no knowledge of this arc, do you?)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: I dunno, can I tell you something else?)

(Shadowlight2784: Sure.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: You forgot that I'm a jokster as well. *smirks in response before chuckling* I was messing with ya! Of course I'm aware of Wallflower! I pretended to forget! Get it?)

(Shadowlight2784: *sigh* I should've guessed.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: Anywho, we hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. Until next time, this is Jordanwolfboy9743...)

(Shadowlightt2784: And Shadowlight2784...)

(Jordanwolfboy9743 &  Shadowlight2784: Singing out! See ya! *walks away*)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: *distantly* Come on, you have to admit it was a decent joke.)

(Shadowlight2784: *distantly* *sigh* Alright, it was but I think you could've done a little better...)

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