We fade into another scene where we see Rarity who was in the middle of supervising all the designs at the parade prep area.

Rarity: One hour until wheels up, everyone! The light parade waits for no one! Tick-tock! Tick-tock!

She was too busy with that to notice Vignette standing behind her with a smirk.

Vignette Valencia: Big night tonight, Rare. Perhaps the biggest of all time. Definitely the biggest of your life. I'm excited for you.

Rarity: You're not worried? Not that I'm worried. Unless you're worried, in which case, I'm very, very worried!

Vignette Valencia: There's no room for self-doubt. You've gotta get rid of it faster than a pleated cargo skort.

They shuddered at the thought. Vignette then walked over to where one of Rarity's designs stood which was a hot pink dress with white and yellow diamonds sparkling in a ring formation around it and examined it.

Vignette Valencia: So I love everything you've done here. One thought – do we want the costumes to have lights on them? You've got time. I think we should start from scratch.

Rarity: Huh?

Vignette Valencia: B-T-Dubs, every amazing fashion vlogger and Snapgab celeb's gonna be here tonight! No presh.

Rarity: Really? 'Cause I'm feeling presh.

She said anxiously until something on the side caught her eye.

Rarity: Why am I seeing neon pink and yellow on that dragon's tail?! Is this a beast of legend or a safety vest?!

Moments later, Rarity along with Sunset, Sci-Twi, and Pinkie Pie were standing on the float that you all would play on. Rarity then noticed your guitar and Applejack's bass guitar sitting by themselves as she grew a little irritated from that.

Rarity: *sigh* I suppose Applejack and Y/N have better things to do than final fittings and sound check!

Sunset Shimmer: Don't be mad at them. They along with Shadow are still out trying to find Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy, who aren't here either, by the way.

Rarity: Do not tell me who to be annoyed with!

She yelled as Sunset, Sci-Twi, and Pinkie looked at each other with unease until Pinkie grinned as she hopped off the float and up close to Rarity.

Pinkie Pie: I know you're stressed, Rarity, but I'm sure you've got something totally amazing up your sleeve! You did remember to wear sleeves with amazing things up them, right?

???: STOP!!!

Two voices rang from the other end of the room. A crowd of workers dispersed to reveal you and Applejack standing on the other side.

(Y/N): Uh, not all of you. We meant Rarity.

Applejack: Uh, yeah. What he said. Y'all keep doin' what you're doin'. Sewin' up them, uh, clothes.

The crowd shrugged it off and went back to what they were doing while you and Applejack made your way over to Rarity.

Rarity: Where have the two of you been?!

Sunset Shimmer: And where's Shadow? Wasn't he with you guys?

(Y/N): He got himself into an awkward situation involving his girlfriends, so he's currently dealing with that right now. Anyways, Rarity, you cannot trust Vignette!

Applejack: He's right, sugarcube! None of you should go near her again. Understand?

Sci-Twi: Nope.

Sunset Shimmer: Not really.

Pinkie Pie: Nuh-uh.

In an office room nearby, Vignette struggles a little as she realizes that she's been caught but then she turns around and spots Rarity's phone charging on a counter and a smirk appears across her face.

Rarity: You can explain yourselves after the parade. I'm sure—

(Y/N): Rarity, you've gotta listen!

Applejack: Vignette is evil!

(Y/N): Okay, "evil" is a bit of a stretch. I think "mischievous" is a better way to describe her.

A door slammed close by as you looked to see Vignette exiting her office.

Pinkie Pie: *whispering loudly* Y/N, Applejack, she can hear you!

You rolled your eyes at that before walking towards Vignette while frowning.

(Y/N): Vignette did something to Fluttershy. And just a few moments ago, Applejack and I saw her from the security office when she made Rainbow Dash disappear with her phone!

Applejack: Ten eggs in a chicken coop says it's Equestrian magic.

Vignette Valencia: Oh, sweethearts, delusional isn't your color. You're more of an autumn, Applejack, and you're more of a dreary winter, Y/N.

Applejack had enough of Vignette's attitude and snatched "her" phone from her grasp as she walked over to a nearby mannequin.

Applejack: If you're so innocent, then how do you explain this?! Say goodbye to your mannequin thingy!

She aimed the phone at the mannequin and pressed the camera icon... but it only took pictures of it. She tried fiddling with the screen to see if something else would happen, but it never did.

(Y/N): *thinking* No... no, no, no! She's making us look like liars! *speaking* Applejack, hold on a moment. That's not her phone.

She turned to you curiously.

Applejack: It... isn't?

She then got a good look at the phone and recognized it to be Rarity's phone.

Applejack: I... It's Rarity's phone?

Vignette Valencia: Of course it is. Mine is currently charging at the moment. I thought that I could just borrow Rarity's for a moment so I could take pictures of the lovely progress she's been making. However, I can assure you, there is no actual magique going on here.

Applejack: Oh, yeah? Then go get yer phone and prove it!

Vignette Valencia: *sarcastic laugh* No. It's my personal property and if I say you can't see it, then you can't see it.

(Y/N): So you'll use someone else's property without their consent but won't allow people to use yours?

Vignette Valencia: Steal?! How dare you accuse ME of stealing! I was merely borrowing it for a moment. Besides, Rarity gave me permission to use it if I really needed it.

Rarity: She's right.

(Y/N): *thinking* *sigh* You just always have an excuse for everything, Vignette.

Vignette Valencia: Besides, I just saw your friends in wardrobe and they're fine.

Rarity: Are you sure?

Vignette Valencia: And looking good in your costumes, by the way.

Rarity: Applejack, Y/N, the parade is less than an hour away, and—

(Y/N): You've gotta listen to us, Rarity!

Applejack: This is bigger than the parade!

Rarity: Nothing's bigger than the parade, you two!

(Y/N): Seriously?! You honestly care more about some asinine parade rather than your own friends?!

You and Applejack glared at Rarity while she glared back at the both of you as Vignette took a few steps away.

Vignette Valencia: I'm gonna let you three sort this out amongst yourselves.

She walked away as she looked back with a smirk until she snapped her fingers signaling to the workers to resume their work.

Rarity: Both of you, admit it! Neither of you care about my parade!

(Y/N): I couldn't give two thirds of a care about the parade, Rarity! Our friends are missing!

Applejack: Also, "My parade?!" This isn't about you! She's done somethin' to our friends!

Rarity: Is this about our friends or about you two and Vignette? Y/N, you've been acting rather distant around her ever since you met her! And Applejack, ever since she gave me this opportunity, you've been jealous because she sees my potential but she didn't hire you!

(Y/N): Because she's terrible! She thinks she's soooooo much better than everyone else just because she has a big audience! She ditched her only real friend for a bunch of strangers on the internet! Not even Shadow could say she had a good reason for that!

Meanwhile, Sci-Twi, Sunset, and Pinkie watched the three of you argue while worry spread across their faces.

Sci-Twi: You guys, stop!

Sunset Shimmer: This isn't like you!

Applejack: You're so blind, you can't even see she's usin' you! You only like her because she's always blowin' smoke up your chimney!

(Y/N): But, guess what? That's what she does to everyone! YOU'RE NOT SPECIAL!

Silence overtook the moment for several seconds as everyone had a shocked look on their faces after hearing your insult towards Rarity. Finally, Applejack sighed before placing a hand on your shoulder.

Applejack: It's no use, sugarcube. We clearly can't get through to her.

(Y/N): Yeah... I guess not.

You turned away and walked a few feet before stopping and turning your head and glared at Rarity.

(Y/N): Rarity... I honestly can't believe you right now. You seem to care more about this parade than you do with the welfare of your friends. Well, you know what? We'll leave you to it. But, know this. Until you learn to put more faith in Applejack and me... you and I... we're done.

Rarity gasped as tears started sliding down her cheeks.

Rarity: W-Well, fine then! M-M-Maybe I-I'll find s-s-someone else who actually a-a-appreciates w-w-what I do!

Her voice stuttered while trying to hold back her tears. You scoffed before walking away.

(Y/N): *sarcasm* Some Element of Generosity you turned out to be.

You said one final time before leaving as Applejack followed closely behind you.

Sunset Shimmer: Y/N, Applejack, wait!

She tried to call out to you, but you both kept going. Rarity's composure crumbled to pieces as she ran to the office in a fit of tears.

Pinkie Pie: Rarity!

They were about to go and console her before Vignette stepped in and stopped them.

Vignette Valencia: Waiting is for waiters, ladies. We're better off without them.

Sci-Twi: "We"?

Vignette Valencia: The Throwbacks, formerly known as the Rainbooms.

Sunset Shimmer: Hang on. Why does "we" include you?

Vignette Valencia: Obviously, somebody needs to fill Y/N and Applejuice's spots. And since it's so last-minute, we are lucky to have someone with as much vision and talent as moi.

Pinkie Pie: Uh... you?

Vignette Valencia: And not just that! We'll be playing a song I wrote!

Sunset Shimmer: Okay. One – you are not in the band! And two – we are not performing without Y/N or Applejack.

Pinkie Pie: Which is her name, by the way. Not "Applejuice".

Sci-Twi: And you know what? Neither of them are usually ones to make things up, like, ever.

Sunset Shimmer: So all that stuff they said about you...

Vignette Valencia: Eh. Is true.

They tried to tackle her but Vignette quickly aimed her phone at them and digitized them.

Vignette Valencia: Now let's see if this Equestrian magique is all it's cracked up to be.

She said as she looked upon an image of Sunset while altering her outfit. She then did the same with other images of the girls and swiped her finger upwards causing apparitions of Sunset, Pinkie, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and Sci-Twi to appear on the stage while wearing the outfits she picked out for them.

Vignette Valencia: I wish I'd had this thing years ago! Think how perfect my life could've looked!

Rarity soon came back outside while wiping away some tears. Vignette saw her and pulled her close.

Vignette Valencia: *squeals* Rare, you're not gonna believe this!

Rarity then noticed the holograms of her friends standing on the stage which confused her greatly as she was not prepared to see something like this.

Rarity: What? What is this? What am I looking at?

Vignette Valencia: Your friends, but better! Now we can make the parade exactly how I want it!

Rarity: How you want it? You said you hired me for my vision!

Vignette Valencia: Well, I needed your vision to bring out my vision. But now there's an app for that.

She went over to the Fluttershy hologram and tried to touch it which only lead to her finger phasing through it.

Rarity: Vignette, wh-what is going on here? Where are my friends?!

Vignette Valencia: Like, trapped in the internet as zeroes and ones or erased from existence or something?

Rarity: What?!

Vignette Valencia: See, like, my phone became magique or something, and now it has this power where whenever I take a picture of something and it disappears. And then I can customize them with a swipe of my finger and make them real again, or... real enough, but hey, blah-blah-blah, O.M.G., I'm boring myself to death just talking about this stuff.

Every word that she said only made Rarity realize more and more about what was going on here. It turned out that you and Applejack were right. Her boss really WAS up to no good! Her face angered upon the realization of it all.

Rarity: Bring back my friends this instant!

Vignette Valencia: Fine. If you wanna be with them so bad, I'll do you one last favor. You're welcome.

She aimed her phone at Rarity and took her photo. Meanwhile, in the endless void-like cyberspace, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Sci-Twi, Fluttershy, and Sunset could be seen.

Sci-Twi: *groan* I can't believe we're trapped in Vignette's phone.

Rainbow Dash: We're no strangers to getting stuck in magical objects.

Sunset Shimmer: At least Rarity, Y/N, and Applejack are still free. Maybe they can get us out of here.

Fluttershy: They have to stop fighting first.

Sci-Twi: We can't just sit around hoping to get rescued. If we're in the internet, we can hack our way out! Well, I can. Maybe.

Fluttershy: Oh, I hope Rarity, Y/N, and Applejack are okay. I wish we knew what's going on out there.

Meanwhile, back in the real world, Vignette stood with a victorious smile.

Vignette Valencia: Sorry, Rare, guess you're not so "rare" after all.

She then looked forward and her eyes widened. It turns out that Rarity... was still there.

Vignette Valencia: Okay, that was your cue to disappear!

She aimed her phone at Rarity and tried to digitize her again, but Rarity quickly used one of her diamond shields to block the beam. Rarity smiled at that.

Rarity: Hmmm. Never underestimate a good accessory!

Vignette tried to digitize her again which only resulted in Rarity blocking it again with a shield.

Vignette Valencia: Stop un-magique-ing my magique thingy!

She tried to digitize again, but Rarity still managed to block it.

Rarity: *grunts* I can't believe I listened to you over Y/N and Applejack! *gasp* Now... now I realize why he broke up with me!

She said the last part with a guilty voice. Her face grew determined before she summoned a swarm of diamond shields to distract Vignette which allowed her to run away.

Vignette Valencia: Hey! U-G-H! Whatevs! I don't need you anyway.

She turned back to her employees and called out to them.

Vignette Valencia: Attention, people who work for me! I am now the lead costume designer because our former lead costume designer is being H.B.W. Herself, but worse! Now pretend I just gave you an inspiring speech and get back to work!

We cut to another scene where we see you and Applejack sitting at a bench as Applejack looked up at the sky while you gazed at the ground.

Applejack: *sigh* So... did you really mean what you said back there, Y/N? Are you and Rarity... broken up?

You glanced back up at her before sighing and sitting up straight.

(Y/N): I... I don't want us to be broken up, but if she's gonna be the way she is... then... yeah. It... it hurts, Applejack. It hurts to know that Rarity of all people cares more about her job than she does with her friends. How can I still be in a relationship with someone who does that?

Applejack: I... I wouldn't know.

???: Hey, Y/N! Applejack!

You looked up to see Juniper Montage running towards the both of you.

Applejack: Juniper? What are you doin' here?

Juniper Montage: Well, Shadow invited me here to hang with his girls to see the parade today but I was running a little late due to some issues between me and my uncle and now I'm trying to find them. *sighs* I hope one day he let's me back on his set. Hey, where's everyone else?

You and Applejack frowned.

Applejack: They're... uh... gonna be at the parade... without us.

Juniper Montage: Why's that? Are you both sick or something?

(Y/N): No. We uh... we kinda had a little bit of a... falling out with Rarity who's in charge of the parade.

Juniper Montage: Oh...could I ask what happened?

(Y/N): *sigh* Well... if you must know... Rarity and I... aren't seeing each other anymore.

Juniper Montage: Oh no, was it that bad?

Applejack: You had to be there just to see it. But yeah, it was pretty bad.

Juniper Montage: Well... I'm sorry, Y/N. That doesn't sound like the Rarity I remember you hanging with on the yacht. Did...did someone get in between you two?

Your saddened expression soon changed into anger at the thought of Vignette.

(Y/N): Yeah... this annoying girl known as Vignette Valencia's the one to blame for it all.

Hearing that name made Juniper's eyes widened before it quickly changed into a deadpanned glare.

Juniper Montage: Why am I not surprised?

Applejack: O-Oh right! Shadow told us that you and her were childhood friends before she let social media become her main priority.

Juniper Montage: Yeah, that's pretty much the long and short of it. You know, before Shadow had the pendant, he used to console me every time it flared up in my mind. I felt a mixture of anger, despair, and most of all, betrayed. I was really hoping I'd never hear that name again but after hearing that she caused you and Rarity to break up is just awful!

She then slapped her fist into her hand as she stared forward with a determined look.

Juniper Montage: In fact, I don't think I'm willing to let this stand! We should go and confront her right now!

Applejack: *sigh* We already tried that. It's... actually what led to the breakup in the first place.

Juniper Montage: Well, we have to do something instead of standing here moping about it!

???: She's right, you guys.

You all heard a voice and turned to see Shadow and his harem standing nearby.

Shadow Moonlight: Vignette's been abusing the Equestrian Magic in her phone and it's caused more harm than good. She's using it to filter out every little bit of criticism like an overly sensitive YouTuber when they scroll through all those hate comments on their videos. We can't just let her get away with that.

You didn't respond however as you looked down at the ground. Shadow sighed before walking over and kneeling in front of you.

Shadow Moonlight: Y/N, look, I know that you're going through a rough time because of your breakup, but if you can prove that Vignette really has been using her phone to censor out any negative feedback, maybe Rarity will come to her senses.

You still didn't say anything and continued to stare at the ground. Shadow sighed before making you look up at him by placing a hand under your chin and tilting your head upwards.

Shadow Moonlight: Y/N, you're The Savior of CHS, are you not?

(Y/N): *whisper* I... I am...

Shadow Moonlight: And does that title mean something to you?

You looked away for a second before looking back.

(Y/N): *whisper* It... it does...

Shadow Moonlight: Then, come show everyone that you're worthy of it. Let the world know who The Savior of CHS is and what he's capable of. From the sounds of it, everyone who dares to criticize Vignette is doomed to be digitized by her phone. Are you just gonna sit here and let it happen?

(Y/N): *whisper* W-Well... no...

Shadow Moonlight: Hmm, sure seems like you will if you lack the enthusiasm.

You looked back at the ground deep in thought. You had to admit it, he had a point there. What kind of Savior stands by and lets some pompous internet celebrity step all over him? You weren't just about to sit and let her do anymore damage than she's already done! Your expression grew more and more determined the more you thought about that until you stood up straight and looked back at Shadow.

(Y/N): No, I won't let that happen! Regardless of what I feel right now, I refuse to let Vignette get the better of Rarity and me!

Applejack: Me... Me too! Our friends are in danger and we've gotta save 'em!

She stood with her own determined look and she held your hand as you smiled at her.

Juniper Montage: Yeah! That's the spirit!

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* I knew Shadow could get through to you. *sourly* If he didn't then I would've knocked some sense into you!

Lemon Zest: We're not gonna just stand here, are we?! Let's get going, dudes!

Indigo Zap: Yeah! Come on!

With that, you all sprinted towards the main area where the parade was set to be held. You then had to take a quick stop to catch your breath.

Applejack: The parade's about to start!

(Y/N): If only I had done or said something' different! Maybe none of this would've happened. *sigh* I really screwed things up with Rarity.

???: Y/N, Applejack!

A familiar transatlantic sounding voice rang from close by and you turned to see Rarity sprinting towards all of you.

(Y/N): Rarity?

Rarity: *pant* Don't go!

Applejack: Uh...

Rarity: You both were right. I got carried away and let this stupid parade become the only thing that mattered to me! And I let Vignette manipulate me with false flattery into forgetting what really matters – my boyfriend and friends.

(Y/N): Come on, now. Your talent puts you so far beyond the need for flattery.

She blushed at that.

Rarity: Stop flattering me! I've not finished apologizing! *inhales* I'm sorry for not believing you two as I should have. Applejack, I'm sorry to you too for losing sight of why we applied for jobs here in the first place.

Applejack: And I'm sorry I got jealous. All this time I thought I was bein' honest with you about not likin' Vignette. I wasn't bein' honest with myself. I felt like I was losin' my best friend.

Rarity: You didn't.

She took Applejack's hands and smiled at her.

Rarity: Caramel apple girls to the end?

Applejack nodded before they embraced each other warmly. They ended the hug as Rarity turned to the others.

Rarity: Um... would you all give Y/N and I a moment, please?

Shadow Moonlight: Sounds fine with me. Come on, let's go see if we can find the others.

Applejack: But...they're trapped in Vignette's phone!

Shadow Moonlight: I could've sworn I heard them talking somewhere while I was walking around so I kinda doubt they're in her phone.

Applejack: Really? Well... alright then. We'll give you both a moment. Shadow, lead the way.

He nodded before he, Applejack, and the Shadowbolts walked away leaving only you and Rarity. She took a deep breath before looking back at you.

Rarity: Y/N... did you really mean it when you said that... that we're done?

You sighed as well.

(Y/N): No... not really. Listen, it really hurt knowing that you chose your own personal desires over listening to your boyfriend... your BOYFRIEND. You should know by now that neither I or Applejack would ever make these kinds of things up and yet you still chose to disregard what we were trying to tell you. It... it honestly reminded me too much of the Battle of the Bands, to be honest. I wasn't even sure if I could still see you as the diamond I once knew and loved. You... you really broke my heart back there, Rarity.

You turned away from her and crossed your arms. You heard her sigh sadly again before she spoke.

Rarity: I know... but Y/N, I want to fix this. And I can't do it without your help. And...

You heard a sniffle come from her which meant that she was about to cry again.

Rarity: And after today... after today... you can hate me all you want... and that'll be completely fine. Because... I-I was a horrible girlfriend... and I hurt you. And... I-I... I don't... I-I-I don't deserve your forgiveness.

You remained silent for a moment before speaking again.

(Y/N): You're right. You definitely don't deserve my forgiveness...

You said which made her head lower before a hand on her shoulder startled her. She looked up to see you looking upon her with a smile.

(Y/N): But that doesn't mean I won't give it to you.

You then held her cheek in your hand and pulled her in for a long, deep kiss. Her eyes widened at the sudden action before she quickly closed her eyes and wrapped her arms around your neck. She smiled into the kiss as she was now shedding tears of joy. Finally, after what seemed like forever, the kiss was brought to an end as you pulled back and stared into her eyes.

Rarity: D-Does... d-does this m-mean we're...

You smiled and nodded.

(Y/N): I did say that until you learned the error of your ways that we were done, didn't I? Well, now that you have, I'd say we're dating again.

She smiled before leaning her forehead against yours.

Rarity: Oh, thank goodness.

Just then, Lemon Zest came running back to grab your attention.

Lemon Zest: Guys! We found them!

(Y/N): Really?

Lemon Zest: Yeah! Follow me!

You and Rarity followed her until she led you to a small building with a door on the side. You looked through the door and saw everyone else there along with the girls who were digitized.

(Y/N): Wait... the place you guys were being transported to... was just an empty white room in the park? *thinking* *sarcasm* Really great twist there, Hasbro.

(*the fourth wall shakes again and more cracks appeared*)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: *groan* As much as I agree with him, why can't he just be oblivious to us?! Our poor fourth wall pays the price every single time!)

(Shadowlight2784: I know, right? I had to sacrifice the fourth wall of The King of CHS just so I could cover the costs of extra material for this one. Should we just wipe his memory?)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: *sigh* We'll do it after this arc. Because I'm pretty sure our audience might be getting sick and tired of these by now.)

(Shadowlight2784: At least Edge isn't doing it anymore. He was doing it constantly.)

Suddenly, Micro Chips digitized into the room with a confused look.

Sci-Twi: Micro Chips?! *gasp* Did Vignette take your picture just now?

Micro Chips: I was just minding my own business making perfect caramel apples, when suddenly, Vignette saw me and said I wasn't as cool a nerd as she thought. Then she took my picture, and I ended up here, violating all known laws of space and time.

Sunset Shimmer: Guys, this is bad! It means Vignette is on the parade route, and she's using her phone to change whatever she doesn't like!

Fluttershy: What happens if she decides she doesn't like the crowd?

Sci-Twi: Everyone in the park is watching that parade! If her phone teleports that many people into this tiny room at the same time...!

Pinkie Pie: *gasp* Squish city!

Sugarcoat: Actually, it'd be painting the town red.

Rarity: Our friends are in that crowd! Sweetie Belle is in that crowd! We've got to stop her!

Applejack: You do realize if we stop the parade, no one will see all your hard work.

Rarity: Two people reminded me that none of that matters without my friends.

She said while smiling at you and Applejack which prompted you both to smile back at her.

Sunset Shimmer: We'd better hurry! I'm sure Vignette's getting more corrupted by Equestrian magic every minute!

Sunlight Shimmer: And more sensitive to criticism.

(Y/N): She's right! We've gotta get going right now!

You all ran out of the room and towards the main area as the parade was now beginning. Vignette, along with her holograms, could be seen on stage as she was singing her song. However, she was singing rather poorly which garnered several boos and jeers from the audience, much to her annoyance.

Vignette Valencia: This crowd isn't cheering enough for my taste. Luckily, that can be tweaked with the flick of a finger. Say "cheese", everyone!

She said as she aimed her phone at the crowd and was about to take a picture. Suddenly, the entire stage was tilted up from the side as it's revealed to be you and Applejack using your super strength to lift the stage.

Rarity: Sorry to rain on your parade!

She said as the others could be seen standing behind her.

Applejack: Nice one!

Rarity: But I'm afraid this evening is cancelled. Now turn off your phone and hand it over!

(Y/N): Or better yet, let us break it!

The audience could only murmur in confusion as Vignette stood up straight after being knocked over.

Vignette Valencia: Are you honestly asking a social media star to hand over her phone?

Indigo Zap: Uhhhh... YEAH!!

Sugarcoat: Social media is overrated anyway.

Vignette Valencia: Rarity, this is the version of your friends that will be popular. I have the metrics to back that up.

You looked amongst yourselves and rolled your eyes.

Vignette Valencia: Doesn't matter if they're real. It's what you show people online. This is your chance to be everything you've always wanted!

Rarity: No! It's a chance to look like everything I've always wanted! What I really want has been right in front of me the whole time! My friends!

(Y/N): In other words, take your social media filth and get bent!

Shadow Moonlight: I think what you mean is, "Why don't you make like a tree, and get outta here?"

(Y/N): *sigh* Shadow, it's "Make like a tree and leaf."

Shadow Moonlight: Leaf? What does that even mean?

Sunny Flare: Because the word "leaf" sounds like the word "leave."

Shadow Moonlight: Ohhhh...I'm stupid. So glad I have you, sis.

You turned back to your girls.

(Y/N): Girls, let's show her what we can do.

They all nodded with determined smiles before you joined hands with each other and Ponied-Up. Vignette watched all of this transpire with a bit of fear and she gasped in alarm.

Rarity: No amount of online success is worth it without my real life friends to share in it!

As soon as she said that, a serge of magic went through all of you until it went into Rarity. She then summoned her indigo colored whip and cracked it in Vignette's direction which made it stretch out and pierce through Vignette's phone causing it to break and revert back to normal as the Equestrian magic within it was finally destroyed. She looked back to her holograms as they faded away into nothing.

Vignette Valencia: What have you done?! Now how can things ever be perfect?!

You and your girls floated back down to the floor as Rarity walked forward.

Rarity: I love nothing more than someone telling me I made a perfect outfit, but I'd say you got a bit carried away.

Vignette Valencia: I-I... guess so.

Applejack: You guess so?! You created virtual holograms of our friends and almost sent an entire crowd of people to squish city!

She said as the crowd began to murmur in disapproval as Shadow observed the crowd with a peculiar look.

Shadow Moonlight: There's something...really off about this crowd.

Vignette Valencia: But, B.Y.B.B...

Rarity: It's not a bad thing to want to be better, but not at the expense of other people. And especially not your friends.

Vignette Valencia: Friends? *sigh* I have three million followers, but no real friends. How pathetic is that?

She said before turning away sadly.

Juniper Montage: You had one real friend but then you left her hanging for a bunch of internet creeps.

She said while walking up to her. Vignette turned her head to look at her as her eyes widened.

Vignette Valencia: J-Juniper? Juniper Montage?

Juniper Montage: It's been a long time, Vignette.

Vignette Valencia: *sigh* I assume you're going to tell me off for leaving you all those years ago... aren't you?

Juniper Montage: I would but...somebody once told me that being angry wouldn't make me feel any better and only makes things worse. Plus, I'm not exactly innocent myself when it comes to magic so, rather than holding a grudge, I'm willing to forgive you.

She held out her hand to her childhood friend who looked back at her with a surprised expression.

Vignette Valencia: Are... are you sure?

(Y/N): Vignette, it's best to just take it instead of questioning it.

???: I mean, unless you want her to stay mad at you.

You heard someone say as you turned to see Shadowlight coming through a rift. Vignette looked down at the floor for a moment while contemplating about what she was going to do. She then looked back up at Juniper before a smile slowly spread across her lips.

Vignette Valencia: I...thank you, Juni. I don't deserve this.

Rarity: You're right, you don't... but she's doing it anyways.

She said before winking at you and you smirked back at her. You then looked over at Shadow who was still observing the crowd with a puzzled expression as you walked over to him and placed a hand on his shoulder.

(Y/N): You alright, buddy?

Shadow Moonlight: Dude, look at this crowd for a moment.

You did what he asked and looked upon the crowd.

(Y/N): What's... wrong with the crowd, Shad?

Shadow Moonlight: I don't know about you but I see a lot of the same people with different colors. I mean, there's a doppelganger of Cloudy Kicks, Sandalwood, Blueberry Cake, Sophisticata, and even Derpy! Isn't it a little odd that nobody seems to have acknowledged this?

(Y/N): It... does seem a little odd, Shadow, but I don't think that should be our main concern right now.

Shadow Moonlight: Still though, if there was a guy that looked exactly like you in a crowd, would you just pass him off as another pedestrian? I mean, you got V/N and Hollow who look similar to us, do we just stand next to them without acknowledging their existence?

(Y/N): L-Look... it's not important right now. We'll look into it later.

Shadow Moonlight: *sigh* Alright, alright.

Rarity: Vignette, Juniper doesn't have to be the only friend you have, I'd like to be one as well.

Applejack: Make that two.

(Y/N): Make that three.

Shadow Moonlight: Four.

Vignette's smile only grew wider and wider at her newfound friends. The crowd clapped and cheered to that as you looked back at them confused.

Pinkie Pie: Why are they clapping? Do they even know what's going on?

Fluttershy: Eh.

Rainbow pulled out her phone and her eyes widened at what she was seeing.

Rainbow Dash: Whoa! The Rainbooms are trending on Snapgab!

This made Pinkie curious as she grabbed Rainbow's phone to look at it.

Pinkie Pie: People are saying that rainbow laser thing was the coolest light parade show they've ever seen!

Sunlight Shimmer: Well, by the looks of it, your secret's gotten out, Y/N.

(Y/N): *sigh* Unfortunately, thanks to a certain rainbow-haired athlete, it already kinda has.

You glared at Rainbow who whistles innocently.

Shadow Moonlight: Come on, let it go, dude.

Applejack: Hey, maybe the parade ain't ruined after all!

Sunset Shimmer: We do still have our real instruments up on stage.

Rainbow Dash: You're not too nervous?

She asked Fluttershy with a smirk as the timid animal lover responded with a smirk of her own.

Fluttershy: I should ask you the same thing.

Rainbow gave her a playful jab with her elbow. Rarity then turned to you and Applejack.

Rarity: If you're both up for it.

You and Applejack looked at each other and smiled before looking back at Rarity and nodded.

(Play Song: Photo Booth)

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Rarity (Singing):

A blemish on the surface

Of a perfect happy pic

Just add a fancy filter

And that's an easy fix

But behind that perfect snapshot

Are the people who you love

Don't forget those happy moments

Are because of

Applejack (Singing):

Our memories together

Rarity (Singing)

They can last forever

Applejack (Singing):

We won't let this break us

The Rainbooms (Singing)

We'll get through whatever

Side by side on this adventure

Our friendship will never, ever end

Side by side, besties forever

We know that it's more than just a trend

Applejack (Singing):

'Cause it's you

Rarity (Singing):

And me

The Rainbooms (Singing):

This is how it should be

Applejack (Singing):

The whole world stands before you

Full of things to see

Pay attention or you'll miss it

Life's best is always free

Don't lose sight of what's important

Give more than you can take

There's so much to strive for

So many friendships you can make

Rarity (Singing):

All those likes can't measure

Applejack (Singing):

The fun we have together

Rarity and Applejack (Singing):

When we're in the moment

The Rainbooms (Singing):

Everything is better

Side by side on this adventure

Our friendship will never, ever end

Side by side, besties forever

We know that it's more than just a trend

Rarity and Applejack (Singing):

This is how it should be

(End Song)

The crowd cheered for your stellar performance as you all bowed your heads to them. Shadowlight's eyes were watering as Shadow turned to him with a smirk.

Shadow Moonlight: Are you crying, Edge?

Shadowlight: *sniff* What? No! I'm not crying! *sniff* You're crying!

Later, the crowd had dispersed and you, Shadow, both your harems, Juniper, and Vignette were chilling out on the float as Shadowlight approached you and Shadow.

Shadowlight: So, I have some good news and some bad news.

(Y/N): What's the good news?

Shadowlight: The good news is that I've managed to track down the Dark Amulet.

Shadow Moonlight: And the bad news?

Shadowlight: The bad news is that it's in the possession of...him.

(Y/N): Who?

Shadowlight: Your worst enemy.

(Y/N): V/N?

Shadowlight: No, the other one.

Shadow Moonlight: Hollow?

Shadowlight: No! The other worst enemy! *sigh* Okay, he doesn't have magical power. Though he does now technically but he wasn't born with it.

You and Shadow had to take a moment to think about what he meant by that exactly since he couldn't have been more cryptic about that. Suddenly, as if he were stuck by a bolt of lighting, Shadow's expression immediately changed to that of an anxious looking one.

Shadow Moonlight: Y-You don't mean...

(Y/N): What? Who is it, Shad?

Shadow Moonlight: ...P-Patriot?!

Shadowlight nodded as your eyes widened.

(Y/N): Patriot?! As in, our old bully from way back when we were kids, Patriot?!

Shadowlight: Unfortunately, yes.

Shadow Moonlight: B-But...I don't understand! I thought you had him sent to juvenile detention!

Shadowlight: I know but if he's out there that can only mean one of two things. He either broke out or somebody or somehow he managed to reduce his sentence. Either way, he's out there now with a powerful artifact so making him cough it up isn't really an option.

Shadow stepped back a little in fear as he began to panic.

Shadow Moonlight: N-No...no, no, no, no, nonononnonono! He can't come back! Not again! He might be out for revenge against you, Y/N or worse, he could have it out for both you and Sunny.

He began to hyperventilate and he got down on his knees while breathing heavily over and over again. You knelt down and grabbed his shoulders.

(Y/N): Shadow, Shadow! Calm down! You need to get a hold of yourself!

He didn't listen to you as he continued to have a panic attack.

(Y/N): *thinking* Shadow, don't be too upset about this.

You took a deep breath and slapped Shadow hard across the face which made him stop panicking...well, for a moment at least because right after that he started panicking again but much worse than before.

(Y/N): Edge, has he ever had a panic attack like this before?

Shadowlight: Knowing him, he's probably worried about you, Sunny, or one of his girlfriends encountering Patriot. Here, let me try.

He said as he approached Shadow before slamming a hard punch to his face, causing him to lean backwards and fall off the float and pass out on the floor.

(Y/N): Dude, why'd you do that?! I thought you were gonna use some kind of spell to calm him down or something!

Shadowlight: Do I look like a wizard to you, Y/N? Also, look at it this way, at least he isn't panicking anymore.

(Y/N): That's because you knocked him out cold!

You groaned before turning to the Shadowbolts who were busy conversing with your girlfriends. You turned back to Shadowlight.

(Y/N): Edge, bring Shadow back to his home. I'd rather not have his girlfriends know that you punched the daylights out of him.

Shadowlight: With pleasure, boss.

He said as he slashed the space in front of him creating a rift to Shadow's room. Shadowlight levitates Shadow's body with his magic before throwing him straight into a wall and then lands on his bed as the rift closes and Shadowlight dusts his hands.

Shadowlight: There, is that better?

(Y/N): Y-You... *sigh* I guess that'll do for now, but that throw had better not left him a vegetable, Edge.

Shadowlight: Don't worry, that body's made from my power so he could get hurt all he wants and not feel a thing.

(Y/N): I'll trust you. So, what do we do now?

Shadowlight: I'd suggest keeping this a secret from them. Especially the Shadowbolt girls, the last thing we need is more hysteria from Patriot's return.

(Y/N): I agree. For now, go back and watch over him.

Shadowlight: *sigh* Do I really have to? I'm sure he's fine.

(Y/N): Edge, you all appointed me as the leader, so do what I say and go keep an eye on Shadow until he wakes up.

Shadowlight: *groan* Fine. If it'll ease your conscience.

He slashed the space in front of him, creating a rift once again before disappearing through it as the rift fades away. You sighed before slowly walking back to the others while thinking to yourself.

(Y/N): *thinking* If Patriot has the Dark Amulet, that's only gonna spell out trouble for us. Hopefully, we'll have enough experience and magic to stop him.

(Shadowlight2784: Phew. Finally done with this arc. You were right, this was the last chapter of this arc.)

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(Shadowlight2784: Well, from what we've foreshadowed, Y/N and Shadow are going to end up facing Patriot at some point in the next chapter.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: And you said that that arc is better than this one, right?)

(Shadowlight2784: No, I said that about Spring Breakdown. This...I'm really not sure.)

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(Shadowlight2784: Well, at least we pulled through in the end.)

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