When last we left, you, your girls, and everyone else onboard the Luxe Deluxe were now having to deal with a strange power outage that rendered the boat completely immobile. Currently, every other student was running around in a complete panic over the current predicament they now found themselves in. It also didn't help that Rainbow Dash was the one who sent them into that panic with her little line of "Oh! It's about to go down!"

Sugarcoat: Well, that's one way to give a group of people a panic attack.

She followed that up with an eye roll. Meanwhile, you facepalmed while groaning.

(Y/N): *sarcasm* That's great! That's just great! Now where the heck are we, eh?! *speaking* You're certifiable, Rainbow, you know that?! You're certifiable, but I'll tell you this!

Shadow Moonlight: (Y/N), calm down!

(Y/N): No, I can't calm down, Shadow! How can I calm down when the very thing I wanted to avoid is causing everyone to panic?! What's next?! We're gonna pull off a Titanic and hit an iceberg or better yet some rocks?!

Shadow Moonlight: I mean, you kinda just jinxed it, Y/N.

You facepalmed once again before making it slowly rub down your face.

(Y/N): *thinking* *sigh* Why do we get caught up in these sorts of things all the time?

Fluttershy: What happened to the lights?

Rarity: What happened to the engine?

Pinkie Pie: Awww, I hate seeing a party get shut down before its time.

Applejack: The good news is now that it's dark, maybe my brain won't know I'm on a boat.

She then made herself eat her own words as she gagged once again.

Applejack: Oh, no. It heard me.

She ran to the edge of the stage to try and ease her pained stomach. Sci-Twi then threw on a sheepish smile and spoke.

Sci-Twi: Heeeeeey, let's not let a little thing like a total mechanical and electrical failure ruin our fun.

(Y/N): Honestly Sci-Twi, I think there's too much going on for us to just ignore it.

Sci-Twi: I-It'll be okay, Y/N! Just leave it to me!

She ran off in order to check on the engine.

Moondancer: I'll...I'll go help her.

She said as she chased after Sci-Twi.

Rainbow Dash: They're wasting their time! Because this is Equestrian magic!

Sunset Shimmer: Stop!

Rainbow Dash: You stop! We show off our magic, and literally ten seconds later, the power blows? We scared whatever's out there, and it's fighting back! We should split up and search the ship! Who's with me?

She looked upon each of you as you all remained silent at first. However, that was soon changed by you taking a few steps forward and standing beside her.

(Y/N): As much as I don't wanna admit it, this storm... doesn't seem natural. So, I'll go with you, Dashie.

Rainbow Dash: Yes! Thanks, babe! Who else?

Sunlight Shimmer: I don't know about this, Rainbow. We probably just drifted off into some intense weather.

Rainbow Dash: You don't know that, Sunlight! This could be a result of Equestrian magic! *groan* You'll all see! Come on, Y/N! Let's go prove them wrong.

She grabbed your arm and pulled you along as you whispered the words "help me" to the rest of the group who only stood by and watched the two of you leave. You and Rainbow began to search around the ship for any possible signs of Equestrian magic while the rest of the group decided to get a handle on the malfunctions the ship was currently undergoing. You and Rainbow Dash were now on the front deck of the ship as you were starting to grow a little irritated at not finding anything.

(Y/N): *sigh* I'm telling you, Rainbow, this is probably nothing more than just an intense storm. If there was magic, we would have seen it by now.

Rainbow Dash: *sigh* I... I think you're right, Y/N.

She then went over to the back guardrail of the boat and leaned against it.

Rainbow Dash: Maybe there really isn't any magic. Maybe I've just been so caught up in preventing disasters involving magic that I've grown used to expecting it wherever we go.

(Y/N): *mutters* The only reason why we even get into all these magical adventures in the first place is because it's the plot device for all of our adventures.

(*Fourth wall shakes and more cracks start to appear*)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: Hold on, didn't we say that we were going to erase their memories not too long ago?)

(Shadowlight2784: I think...I think we forgot to erase Shallow's. You know how they're both two separate personalities? We may have only erased Shadow's. And judging by this, Shallow probably decided to blab about us.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: *groans* That's it! I'm doing a hard reset after this arc is finished! I will not take any chances!)

(Shadowlight2784: Can't we just replace them? It's expensive, sure, but it'll get the job done.) 

(Jordanwolfboy9743: Well... I'd hate to spend even more money on this project than we already have, but fine. If that's what it'll take for us to finally tell the story in peace, then we'll do just that.)

(Shadowlight2784: Hey, it could be worse. I once had this narrator that would actually talk to Y/N. I spent way more money than I'd like to admit trying to patch that.)

Rainbow Dash: What was that, Y/N?

(Y/N): U-Uh... nothing, Rainbow.

You walked up and leaned against the rail next to her. You looked and saw her staring off into the ocean with a disappointed look. You were about to console her before something unexpected started to happen. Thunder and Lightning began rumbling throughout the sky above which is what drew your attention at first. You then noticed something out of the corner of your eye and looked into the water. What you saw made your jaw hit the floor in shock. There, just below the middle of the water, is what appeared to be some kind of symbol. It had two large prong shaped horns that appeared to look like a set of slitted eyes.

(Y/N): W-What the?!

Rainbow Dash: Whoa! I knew it! Evil magic! You see that, Y/N!? I. WAS. RIGHT!!

(Y/N): B-But... but, how?!

Rainbow Dash: There's no time for questioning! We've gotta go get the others and show them this!

She demanded while you were displaying a sheepish look.

(Y/N): *nervous* A-Are you even sure that it's magic at all? It kinda looks like it just came from lightning. I-I mean, there's no need to jump to conclusions. Hehehe.

Rainbow Dash: Seriously?! Does that look like it comes from lightning to you?!

(Y/N): Uh, yes? Because it literally just did! Can't you see the little jolts of electricity surrounding them?!

Rainbow Dash: *groans* Just stay here! I'm gonna go get everyone else!

She sped off leaving you by yourself as you looked back down at the weird looking insignia that somehow was able to form.

(Y/N): *thinking* Hang on... why do I feel like I've seen that symbol before? Did V/N come across it at some point back when we were still in Equestria?

You were brought out of your thoughts by the strange symbol beginning to disappear.

(Y/N): Ohhhhhhhhh ffffffffffuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuudddddddggggggggeeeeeeeeee! *thinking* Only I didn't say "fudge", I said the word. The big one; the queen mother of dirty words. The F_ _ _ word.

Soon enough, the insignia had completely disappeared just as Rainbow had managed to gather everyone else at where you were.

Rainbow Dash: I promise, this is more important than all of your things.

She said to the group who only answered her through a series of unconvinced murmurs.

Rainbow Dash: You'll see! In fact, Y/N saw it too! Right, Y/N?

She turned to you to see that you were still looking down into the water.

Rainbow Dash: Uhhh... Y/N?

She called to you again. You turned around and looked at her disappointedly.

(Y/N): Rainbow... you should probably see this.

Rainbow Dash: See what?

She walked over and looked into the water to see that the symbol was gone which surprised her greatly.

Rainbow Dash: What? Huh? The whole ocean was glowing a minute ago! It went "whoosh-whoosh-whoosh" w-with little ribbon thingies!

Sci-Twi: *indignantly* Do you know which sorcerer can conjure the greatest magic of all? Mother Nature.

Rainbow Dash: What?

Sci-Twi: What you saw was probably nothing more than an innate phosphorescent biochemical property of common algae.

Rainbow Dash: B-But it can't be! Y/N saw the exact same thing I saw! He'll vouch for me, I'm sure of it! Right, babe?

She asked you as you looked back at her while feeling unsure.

(Y/N): Well...we definitely saw something in the water... but I don't know if it was magic.

Rainbow Dash: Whaaaat? If that's what you think, then let's get in lifeboats and I'll prove it! The magic came from that way! We sail out and find the source!

Sci-Twi: And then?

Rainbow Dash: Then it's go time!

Sci-Twi: Which means?

Rainbow Dash: We take no prisoners!

Sci-Twi: Where would we take them?

Rainbow Dash: Who?

Sci-Twi: The prisoners. That's kidnapping! Are you even listening to yourself?!

Shadow Moonlight: Well, to be fair, we kinda kidnapped Patriot some time ago.

(Y/N): Yeah, but that was only to stop him from causing anymore destruction, Shadow.

Rainbow Dash: *growls* You don't want me to be right because you're scared to be a superhero!

She shouted while pointing at Sci-Twi.

Sci-Twi: We're not superheroes!

Rainbow Dash: *sarcasm* Oh, oh! Excuuuuse me! We're just ordinary High School students who have saved the world from complete destruction multiple times!

Sci-Twi: Uh, yes.

Rainbow Dash: Keep telling yourself that! But the rest of us aren't in denial! Right, everyone? Let's get to those boats and do what we do best! Who's with me?!

Sunset Shimmer: Rainbow, stop it! There's no Equestrian magic here!

Rainbow was about to offer a rebuttal before Shadow stepped in.

Shadow Moonlight: No, she's right. That storm up there isn't a normal one, I've never seen any clouds with different shades of purple like that before. There's definitely some sort of interference of magic out there and it's done more than enough damage to our trip. So, that's why I'm going to go out there myself to figure out what's causing this.

(Y/N): Wait... what are you talking about, Shadow?

Shadow Moonlight: I've already ruined this trip enough by worrying about Edge, Y/N. I'd rather not make it any worse, so if anyone's gonna be the one to put a stop to this, it'll be me.

Sunlight Shimmer: But, how do you plan to do that, Shadow? By diving headfirst into the storm?! That's suicide!

Shadow Moonlight: Maybe, but I can't just sit by and let all of this happen. Besides, it's about time that I did something for this group. Edge, Y/N and you girls have been the one carrying us; I'm simply returning the favor. I've been an awful friend to everyone since the moment Sunny's father died. A condescending jerk at the Friendship Games, a passive aggressive jerk all the way up to the Spring Dance, and now I've been nothing but cowering in fear. I want to do something right for a change.

(Y/N): Shad, half of those things you said you did weren't even you. That was all Shallow and you know it. I used to believe that it was Edge that was doing it to you, but now I know the truth.

Shadow Moonlight: That's the thing, Y/N. Shallow IS me. He's a part of me that I never kept dormant and now, he's springing back up all of a sudden. I almost lost my best friend and my other friends because of him.

He turned away from all of you as he brought his hand to his chest.

Shadow Moonlight: If I die...I guess that means I'll be doing one thing right.

With that said, he took off in a sprint leaving you all in the dust.

Everyone: Shadow!

You all called out to him, but he ignored you as he continued to run.

(Y/N): He's gonna get himself killed if someone doesn't stop him!

Indigo Zap: Well, what are you standing around for? You have super speed, don't you?

(Y/N): Right!

You grabbed your geode and sped off.

Rainbow Dash: Y/N, wait!

She tried to call out to you but you were already long gone. She groaned in annoyance before turning back to the group.

Rainbow Dash: Anyone else willing to join me?

Sugarcoat: If I had the capacity to run at that speed. Other than that, it's a no for me.

Rainbow Dash: What about the rest of you?

She asked everybody else who only gave her looks of uncertainty. She then pouted for the thirtieth time today.

Rainbow Dash: *exasperated sigh* Okay, that's the last time I say that.

She muttered to herself before walking past the crowd and heading off to where you and Shadow went. Meanwhile, you were looking all over the ship for any clues as to Shadow's whereabouts.

(Y/N): Shadow! Shadow! Where are you, man! Call out to me!

You shouted, but you couldn't hear or find him anywhere. Your search continued until you noticed something that caught your eye. One of the lifeboats was missing which prompted you to further investigate it. You looked at where the boat use to hang before the reality of the situation hit you like a truck.

(Y/N): He... he went out there by himself! *sigh* He's gonna get himself killed! I've gotta go find the others!

You grabbed your geode and sped back over to where the others were before you stopped something which made you skid to a stop. You looked to see Sunset and Sci-Twi standing at the starboard side of the ship. Sci-Twi was currently holding her phone as it displayed the caller ID for Rainbow Dash as she was currently trying to call her, but it went straight to voicemail.

Rainbow Dash (voicemail): What up, nerds? It's Rainbow Dash having way too much fun being awesome to answer your call! So leave a message, if you're too old to text me!

(Y/N): She's gone too?!

Your voice startled the both of them before they turned over to you.

Sci-Twi: Y/N? Were you able to find Shadow?

You looked down at the floor and shook your head.

(Y/N): He... he took one of the lifeboats, which means that he and Rainbow and both are in the exact same amount of danger now.

They then looked back at the ocean as the fear of potentially losing two friends was too much to bear. You saw their current expressions before thinking over what you were going to do next. After giving it much thought, you slammed your fist into your hand with a determined look.

(Y/N): Girls... I'm going after them.

You said before walking over to a nearby lifeboat which immediately got Sunset and Sci-Twi's attention.

Sunset & Sci-Twi: What?!

Sunset Shimmer: You're doing what?!

(Y/N): You heard me. I'm not gonna let my best friend and one of my girlfriends die in this weather.

Sunset Shimmer: But, you can't go by yourself!

(Y/N): And why not? I don't want any of you to suffer the same fate. It's way too dangerous.

Sci-Twi: And somehow it's even more safe for only you to go?!

She shouted as everyone else had arrived.

(Y/N): Look, I've always gotten you girls mixed up in my problems, so I think it's about time that I handled things by myself.

Sunset Shimmer: You know for a fact that we won't let you do that. Besides, magic wouldn't even be here in the first place if I hadn't brought Princess Twilight's crown here in the first place.

(Y/N): That's where you're wrong! I've had V/N, one of the most notorious criminals of Equestria living in me for who knows how long! There was already magic here before you came through!

Rarity: Regardless of the circumstances, love, you shouldn't go by yourself!

You were about to say something else before Sunset and Sci-Twi quickly got into the lifeboat and sat down with crossed arms and stern expressions.

(Y/N): What are you two doing?! Get back on the yacht!

Sunset Shimmer: I'm sorry, Y/N, but we refuse to let you go alone.

Sci-Twi: I agree. We've been through too much to let that happen.

You glanced back and forth between the two of them to see that they were serious about this. You groaned before sighing in defeat.

(Y/N): There's no convincing you two, is there?

Sunset & Sci-Twi: Nope!

(Y/N): ...Fine. You two can come along.

You then turned around to face everyone else.

(Y/N): But the rest of you will stay here and work on getting the ship back in order. Is that clear?

They all nodded to your request.

Applejack: Crystal clear, sugarcube. We'll make sure this ship is back in shape before you could sa-

Her sentence was cut by her stomach growling and her face turning green indicating that her seasickness had returned.

Applejack: Gyuh... y-you know what I mean.

Sunset Shimmer: But you're seasick. Going below deck is the worst thing you could do.

Applejack: *gulps* Not worse than losin' Rainbow Dash or Shadow.

Pinkie Pie: I'll help keep people calm! Get cake. I mean, keep people calm!

Lemon Zest: I'll go with you!

Fluttershy: And I'll make sure there's lifejackets for everyone. Even Grandchildren.

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* Count me in! I wouldn't want all those innocent people to die. *sourly* Although, they'd better save a lifejacket for me.

Rarity: And I'll inform the below-deck crew.

Sunny Flare: You won't have to do it by yourself, dearie, for I'll come along with you.

She then walked up and looked at you with worried eyes.

Sunny Flare: Y/N, you'd better promise us that... that you'll bring our knucklehead back, won't you?

She asked, referring to Shadow. You nodded before smiling.

(Y/N): Count on it, Sunny.

You turned around and got onto the lifeboat before turning to look at the group one more time.

(Y/N): We'll find Rainbow and Shadow and be back as soon as possible. Alright Sunset and Sci-Twi, let's do this!

They nodded in unison before Sci-Twi used her magic to make the lifeboat lower into the water. Once the boat had been lowered into the water, you turned on the engine and started speeding off until you came to an abrupt stop for some reason. You were confused by this at first until you turned around and sweatdropped. It turned out that the boat was still tied to the yacht.

Sunset Shimmer: You forgot to untie the rope.

She said to you with a deadpan look which resulted in you chuckling sheepishly.

(Y/N); Hehe... my bad.

You untied the rope and took off. You continued wading through the storm until you were able to spot something in the distance. It was an island that had jagged rocks jutting out from the shoreline in front of it which meant that the three of you had to be careful.

After only a few more seconds, you finally reached the island and docked the boat ashore. You stepped out of it before getting a good look at your surroundings.

Sunset Shimmer: There! That's her boat!

She called out as she ran over to where Rainbow's boat was only to find nothing but her lifejacket.

(Y/N): Any sign of her?

Sunset Shimmer: No, she's nowhere.

She then looked over to the jungle and called out to her.

Sunset Shimmer: Rainbow Dash!

Sci-Twi: You don't think she... went in there?

She asked in a nervous voice while pointing to the jungle as several pairs of sinister looking eyes stared back at her. Suddenly, all of you heard the sounds of a parrot cawing as you turned your attention up to one sitting on a tree branch.

Sunset Shimmer: Where's Fluttershy when you need her?

(Y/N): Uhhh... Sunshine?

Sunset Shimmer: Yeah?

You pointed to your geode which made Sunset facepalm.

Sunset Shimmer: Oh... right, I forgot.

You were just about to grab your geode before the parrot started speaking.

Parry: *squawks* "I'm going in that jungle!"

(Y/N): Huh... I... guess I don't need to use it then.

Sunset Shimmer: "I'm going in that jungle"? The parrot must be repeating what Rainbow Dash said. Let's go!

Sci-Twi: In there?

She pointed at the forest once again as several animal sounds could be heard which included snake hisses, roars, etc. This only made Sci-Twi very nervous.

Sci-Twi: Anyone could've said that.

As if to make her eat her own words, the parrot cawed once again.

Parry: *squawks* "Or my name isn't Rainbow Dash!"

Sci-Twi: Ugh! Fine.

She flailed her arms in annoyance as you placed a hand on her shoulder, prompting her to look up at you.

(Y/N): You want me to carry you, Twi?

Sci-Twi: U-Umm... I'm fine, Y/N. T-Thanks for the offer.

You shrugged.

(Y/N): If you say so. Wait...

You looked back and noticed that there were only two lifeboats on the shoreline. You started to panic upon realizing something.

(Y/N): If... if there's only two lifeboats here, then... what if-

Sunset Shimmer: Y/N, now's not the time to think like that! I'm sure Shadow's okay. He probably just docked his boat on a different shoreline.

She then walked over and firmly grasped both of your cheeks making you look into her eyes.

Sunset Shimmer: The only way to know for sure is to search this island, but we can't do that if you're gonna be freaked out the whole time. I need you to stay calm about this, okay?

(Y/N): *sigh* I... okay. I'll... I'll try to keep myself together.

Sunset smiled at that.

Sunset Shimmer: Good. Now, let's get going.

You nodded before the three of you headed off deeper into the jungle. Along the way through, Sunset travels under a vine as Sci-Twi is about to follow when she gets attacked by a bat and quickly runs away in slight fear. She catches up with the two of you as Sunset pushes back a leaf to get through. But, once she lets go, the leaf swings back to its original position, hitting Sci-Twi in the face as an irritated growl emits from her. She tries to catch up with the both of you once again but trips of a rock and falls into a pile of mud.

Sci-Twi: Ohhhh...

(Y/N): *chuckles* Need a hand?

You held out your hand to her as she grabbed it allowing you to pull her up to her feet. You then used your magic to clean all the mud off of her which only took about a few seconds. After she was nice and clean again, she smiled before pecking your lips.

Sci-Twi: Thanks.

(Y/N): No worries.

The three of you continued walking until Sunset pushed away a large leaf that was in her line of sight which was just about to whack Sci-Twi in the face until she managed to duck under it just in time. She chuckled for a second before walking into a spider that was spindling down to the ground as it stuck to her face causing her to freak out as she tried to bat it off. She was finally able to after a few seconds and soon continued walking with her head hung low.

(Y/N): Man, you and nature just don't get along with one another, do you?

You asked with a bit of a chuckle. Sci-Twi let out a sigh and was about to say a response until you heard what sounded like Rainbow Dash calling out from somewhere in the jungle.

Rainbow Dash: Help!

(Y/N): I know that raspy voice anywhere! Let's go!

You ran ahead of Sunset and Sci-Twi as they followed close behind you. Meanwhile, several yards ahead, we can see Rainbow Dash who was stuck in a large mass of quicksand.

Rainbow Dash: Help! Help! Heeeeeellllllp! Ugh! *sigh* Way to go, Rainbow Dash. You did it again. You had to go off on your own, didn't you?

Sunset Shimmer: Rainbow Dash!

She called out as you three finally made it over to her.

Rainbow Dash: Oh, hey! Uh, heh, 'sup? Um, just takin' a rest in here, y'know? Finding evil magic is hard work.

Sci-Twi: *indignantly* Did you find any?

Rainbow Dash: Nah. Just quicksand.

You then let out a chortle as you tried to keep it in.

(Y/N): I guess what you're saying is that... you're experiencing a... sinking feeling?

You asked with a smirk as all three girls collectively sweatdropped while looking at you with deadpan looks.

Sunset Shimmer: Seriously? Seriously, Y/N?

(Y/N): What? It's a clever joke! You people should really appreciate my sense of humor more.

Sci-Twi: Is now really a good time, though?

(Y/N): No, I suppose not, but this was probably the only opportunity though.

Sci-Twi: *sigh* Whatever you say, Y/N.

The three of them shook their heads unamused before Sunset turned back to Rainbow Dash.

Sunset Shimmer: Don't struggle, Rainbow. We'll find something to pull you out.

She said as she tried to find something long enough to help pull Rainbow out of the quicksand.

Rainbow Dash: Struggle? *struggling* Who's struggling?

Sci-Twi: *sigh* *mutters* Typical Rainbow Dash!

(Y/N): Where's Shadow?

Rainbow Dash: I don't know. I thought he was still back on the boat with you guys.

(Y/N): Well, no, he isn't. He wanted to find out if there really was magic and he took off. He pretty much got the same idea you did.

Rainbow Dash: O-Oh... that's... unfortunate. You sure he isn't...you know...gone?   

Your expression instantly turned into that of fear as Sci-Twi did a throat slitting gesture towards Rainbow Dash.

Rainbow Dash: O-Or he's just fine! N-No need to assume the worst!

(Y/N): Did you see him at all when you were here?

Rainbow Dash: *sigh* Like I said, Y/N, I thought he was back on the yacht with the rest of you which means I haven't seen him since.

(Y/N): Well that's... disappointing.

Sunset Shimmer: We're gonna find him, Y/N, but first we need to help Rainbow out of her current predicament.

Rainbow Dash: L-Look, while we're on the topic of me, I'd like to say something. I've had a little time to think. A lot of time, actually. And I spent most of it wishing I could make it up to you. Because you were right.

Again, as if to make her eat her own words, the same parrot from before was now perched on a nearby tree.

Parry: *squawk* "Twilight's wrong!"

Rainbow Dash: Anyone... could've said that.

Parry: *squawk* "Or my name isn't Rainbow Dash!"

Rainbow Dash: Ugh. Gotta stop saying my name all the time.

(Y/N): Yeah, you most certainly should. It'd probably save your life.

Rainbow Dash: *sigh* Yeah, I know. I was a little annoyed at first, but I'll admit it: I ruined everyone's summer break for nothing. There's no magic out here! Nothing magical at all! And because of my stupid antics, I made Shadow go missing.

(Y/N): You didn't ruin our break, Dashie. We've already had enough magic stuff to deal with before this trip. We just wanted to get away from it for once.

Rainbow Dash: I know, but I was so fixated on something magical happening that I lost sight of what we were supposed to be doing at the time.

Suddenly, while Rainbow was talking, a large shadow started rising from behind her. The three of you looked to see where it was coming from until your expressions changed into that of fear and worry as Sci-Twi started to shake.

(Y/N): Uhhh... Dashie?

Rainbow Dash: The only villain trying to ruin summer break... was me.

(Y/N): Yeah, I would agree with you... if it weren't for the giant plant monster!

Rainbow Dash: What giant plant monster?

Sci-Twi: That giant plant monster!

Rainbow looked behind her and sure enough a giant plant monster had grown behind her.

Rainbow screamed in fright as the giant plant roared and veered it's head backwards. It then snapped forward in an attempt to eat Rainbow Dash but was instantly punched away by you. You landed next to the quicksand and looked up with a determined look.

(Y/N): Back off, you overgrown ficus! I'm not letting some giant weed take a bite out of one of my girlfriends!

The monster roared once more and tried to ensnare you with its vine when they suddenly gained a purple glow around them which stopped their advance. You looked to see Sci-Twi using her magic to hold the vines back.

Rainbow Dash: Get me outta here!

Sci-Twi: *struggling* We're trying!

Sunset then grabbed a long stick and held it out for Rainbow to try and grab a hold of.

Rainbow Dash: Try harder!

Sunset reached out a little further which allowed Rainbow to finally grab the stick as Sunset started pulling her closer. Meanwhile, you and Sci-Twi were using your magic to keep the plant monster at bay but were struggling due to it's sheer strength. It managed to break free for a moment as it sent down a tentacle at where Sunset and Rainbow were as it snapped the stick Sunset was using in half. However, it also hit the quicksand as a faint glow of what looked like magic shined from where the tentacle hit. Sunset saw it for a brief moment before looking back at Rainbow Dash and reached out her hand.

Sunset Shimmer: Take my hand!

Rainbow Dash: Take your hand?

She asked in a baffled voice as she was now neck deep within the quicksand.

Sunset Shimmer: I've seen something like this before.

She said as she pushes away some of the sand to reveal a golden glow of some sort.

Sunset Shimmer: This is definitely Equestrian magic!

She looked back up at the monstrous plant as it tried to eat Rainbow once again but was stopped by you and Sci-Twi's magic.

(Y/N): *struggling* I-I don't know how much longer I can hold it out!

Sci-Twi: *struggling* N-Neither do I!

Sunset saw your struggle before looking back at Rainbow Dash.

Sunset Shimmer: I have a way out of this. Do you trust me?

Rainbow Dash: Of course!

Sunset Shimmer: See you soon!

She said before pushing Rainbow's head down into the quicksand as she disappeared much to yours and Sci-Twi's shock.

(Y/N): What did you do?!

Sci-Twi: Did you just...?!

Sunset Shimmer: I'll explain later! We jump on three!

Finally, the plant monster broke free from yours and Sci-Twi's magic as she was about to fall over before you managed to catch her. Sunset ran over and grabbed the both of you and ran towards the quicksand.

Sunset Shimmer: One, two, three!

She quickly said before the three of you jumped in slow motion towards the quicksand as the giant plant monster's head slowly moved towards you. Thankfully, you managed to get through in time as a bright light enveloped your forms.

When you finally came to, you weren't able to see anything at first. The silence was soon broken when the other three woke up as well.

Sci-Twi: Where are we?

(Y/N): I don't think we're in Kansas because that would require a falling house.

Rainbow Dash: I know that we're not about to get eaten. Good enough for me.

Sunset Shimmer: It's... more complicated than that.

She said as a bright red light illuminated the room. You looked to see that the light was coming from... her? You finally were able to see that she was now in her unicorn form for some reason. In fact, Rainbow now looked like her pony counterpart and the same went for Sci-Twi. You looked down at yourself and realized that you were also in your pony form too, which meant...

(Y/N): We... we must be in Equestria!

Rainbow Dash: Whoa...

She said as she examined the rest of her new form and moved her wings a bit. Meanwhile, Sci-Twi pressed her hooves up against her cheeks and started to panic. She screamed as she bolted out of the cave.

(Y/N): Twi, wait up!

You called out to her before running after her with Sunset and Rainbow Dash following behind. Sci-Twi reached a small pond and stared at her reflection. She freaked out once again upon seeing her newly transformed features.

Sci-Twi: Pony faaaaace!

(Y/N): Look, calm down, Twi! You've gotta keep it together!

Sci-Twi: Keep it together? Keep it together?! I'm a gosh darn pony, Y/N! How can I keep it together?!

Sunset Shimmer: You just have to! Besides, this is supposed to happen!

Sci-Twi took a moment to observe the rest of her body which only made her freak out even more.

Sci-Twi: All my things are horse things!

Sunset Shimmer: Around here we call them, "pony things".

Rainbow Dash: Incoming! Wah!

She called out as she quickly flew past the three of you and into some bushes. You snickered at that before Sunset used her magic to pull her out of the bushes.

Sunset Shimmer: That wasn't quicksand back there. The sand was covering a portal to Equestria. I thought there was only one from school to Celestia's mirror, but who knows how many there are and where they might lead?

Sci-Twi: Sorry, I wasn't listening. Because we're ponies!

(Y/N): Well, look on the bright side Twi, at least we're not something like pigeons where we can't look directly at anything.

Sci-Twi: I guess so, but it's still weird!

Rainbow Dash: Y'know, Twi, since I kinda messed things up on the boat, maybe this could be your vacation!

Sci-Twi: Hmmm...

She thought of that before smiling.

Rainbow Dash: We're here, we're ponies. Let's have some fun! Pony style! Whoa!

She said as she tried to stand on her hindlegs but her pony body wouldn't let her.

Sunset Shimmer: Uh, that's not a thing we say.

(Y/N): And even if it was, I don't think it'd be used that much, anyway.

Sci-Twi: This would be a fantastic opportunity to study the physical laws of a novel dimension.

Sunset Shimmer: Shouldn't we be getting back though?

(Y/N): Yeah, I don't know how much longer the others are gonna be able to last through the storm.

Rainbow Dash: It's just a little rain, Y/N. I'm sure our friends are fine.

You then spotted a few locks of black and purple hair as you trotted over toward them. Then, you used your magic to pick them up and began to examine them.

Sunset Shimmer: What is that, Y/N?

(Y/N): I... I think it's a part of Shadow's hair. He must be here in Equestria! Thank god! ...or Celestia in this case.

Rainbow Dash: So I guess that means he got here before us.

(Y/N): We've gotta go find him and bring him back with us.

Sunset Shimmer: Hang on, Y/N. While I'm all for finding Shadow just as much as you are, we still need to find a way to deal with the storm back in our world. And I think I know just the pony to help us out.

She pointed in the distance as you all followed where her hoof was currently pointing. Far off in the distance, you could slightly make out the distinct tip of a certain crystal castle that belonged to a certain "cousin" of yours. You instantly smiled at that.

(Y/N): Of course, Twilight could easily help us out!

Sci-Twi: Uh, Y/N? I'm right here.

Sunset Shimmer: He means your pony equivalent, Twi.

Sci-Twi: O-Oh, right! I... kinda forgot that I had a pony counterpart here.

Rainbow Dash: Well, we're not gonna get help by just standing around, are we? Let's get going!

You all nodded before you proceeded to leave the small overgrowth you found yourselves in. Once you finally made it to Ponyville, you, Sunset, Sci-Twi, and Rainbow Dash were ducking behind various objects and buildings in order to keep yourselves hidden so as to not attract too much attention.

Sunset Shimmer: *whisper* We'd better keep a low profile, especially you Y/N.

(Y/N): *whisper* Right. I'd rather not have a crowd following me all over the place due to having a horn and wings.

Sunset Shimmer: *whisper* Exactly, just follow my lead.

The rest of you nodded before you continued sneaking around. After several moments of hiding from ponies and even almost getting spotted by pony Rainbow Dash, you finally made it to Twilight's castle. However, what the four of you didn't know was that Princess Twilight was currently striking up a conversation with a certain emo looking friend of yours.

Shadow Moonlight: Come on, Twilight! There's gotta be some way to separate us!

Twilight Sparkle: I'm sorry, Shadow, but I don't know any spells that can separate a mind from a body. Why do you even want him gone?

Shadow Moonlight: Because I've screwed so much up, Twi. He's done nothing but make me look like a nuisance to people and only made every situation we've gone through worse! Just once. Just once I want to be able to do something that can actually benefit the group rather than screw it up but Shallow is not making it easy for me. That's why I want him gone.

Shallow Moonshine: I'm trying to help you, Shadow! Y/N is just another egomaniac like everyone else! Why do you even bother with them?!

Shadow Moonlight: See? It was already bad enough when he was manipulating Edge and now he won't stop being an obnoxious jerk to everyone while posing as me! Please, Twilight! There must be something you can do!

Twilight Sparkle: I'd love to help you, Shadow. Really, I would, but something like this is beyond my capability.

Shadow Moonlight: *thinking* *sigh* So much for that. Wait, what am I even doing here? Our friends are in danger and I just left them in trouble! Ugh! Use you stupid brain more, idiot!

He thought as he mentally slapped himself in the face before turning back toward Twilight.

Shadow Moonlight: Well, it was worth a shot. Thanks anyways, Twilight, I'll get out of your hair-er mane now.

He said as his horn glowed a crimson red, creating a small red portal with a crimson flame emitting from it. He jumped through it and then it quickly disappeared. Twilight let out a disappointed sigh for not being able to help him.

Spike: Hey, Twilight. How's this look?

He asked as she turned around to Spike who was occupied with hanging an abstract painting on the wall.

Twilight Sparkle: A little higher on the left. Now on the right. A little more.

She then heard the doors to the room open and saw Sunset standing in the doorway while using a bush as a disguise.

Twilight Sparkle: *gasps* Sunset Shimmer!

Sunset Shimmer: Twilight!

They both ran to each other and pulled one another into a friendly hug. They soon ended the hug.

Twilight Sparkle: It's wonderful to see you! What are you doing here?

Sunset Shimmer: It's a long story.

Twilight Sparkle: Wait. How are you coming in the front door and not up from where I keep the mirror? *gasps* You found another portal between our worlds!

Sunset Shimmer: I... guess it wasn't that long.

(Y/N): This is Twilight Sparkle you're talking to, Sunset. Her level of perception is off the charts.

She heard your voice and turned to see you alongside Sci-Twi and Rainbow Dash.

Twilight Sparkle: Y/N!

She ran over and pulled you into a hug as you happily returned.

(Y/N): It's certainly nice seeing you again, "cousin."

Twilight chuckled before ending the hug. She then noticed her human counterpart as well as Rainbow Dash.

Twilight Sparkle: Rainbow Dash! Other me! Good to see you both again! What about the others?

Sunset Shimmer: Oh, they're back home waiting for us. But they're fine. No reason to hurry back.

(Y/N): Weeeell... I wouldn't say "fine", per se.

Twilight Sparkle: Why not? Is something wrong?

(Y/N): Umm, kind of. Let's just say our friends are...talking up a storm. 

She raised an eyebrow at that.

(Y/N): L-Like Sunset said, it's a long story, so you might wanna sit down for this one.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, I've got nowhere else to be at the moment, so I'm all ears.

She went over and sat down at what seemed like a set of thrones lined up all around a crystal table of sorts. You sat down in one of the thrones opposite of her and began to tell her everything. Somehow, the conversation transitioned into talking about what Twilight's been up to as well as her friends. Many moments passed until we cut to Spike finishing up a story that he was telling.

Spike: ...and that's the last time I ever went to a dragon wedding!

That made the rest of you laugh until you managed to stop yourselves.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, you have to try Ms. Cake's chocolate fondue. It takes twenty minutes though.

Sci-Twi: Ah, we have all the time in the world.

We then went into another cut in time as the table was now covered in various objects including books, a chest, a giant dice made out of stone, and a... can of beats? After looking over this giant pile of various objects, you then decided to ask Twilight a question.

(Y/N): Hey, Twilight, you mind if I ask you a rather serious question?

She nodded in response.

(Y/N): You... wouldn't happen to have seen Shadow lately, have you?

Twilight Sparkle: Actually, I did see him just before the four of you came in.

(Y/N): S-Seriously?! Is he okay?!

Twilight Sparkle: Don't worry, Y/N, he's okay... well... physically anyways.

(Y/N): What do you mean by that?

Twilight sighed before answering.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, he came in here and asked me if I had any spells to help separate him from his alter ego, but I don't have any such spells on hoof.

(Y/N): Alter ego? I don't-

Twilight Sparkle: You don't have to deny it, Y/N, he told me himself. Apparently, this doppelganger of his was the reason why he was so cold to you back during the Friendship Games.

(Y/N): *sigh* Yeah, he was. I used to think that it was Edge that did it, but I was wrong. O-Oh, speaking of Edge, have you talked to him lately too?

Twilight Sparkle: Well... to be completely honest Y/N, I haven't seen him in weeks.

Sunset Shimmer: Yeah, neither have we.

Twilight Sparkle: I assumed he already returned to report to you guys about V/N by now.

(Y/N): So... he hasn't shown up yet?

Twilight Sparkle: No, he hasn't.

(Y/N): *thinking* Could...could Edge actually be gone? No, of course not! This is Edge for crying out loud. He's the guy who almost got me to submit during the training session. The guy who was smart enough to not face me head on because he knew that I would have surely wounded or killed him if given the chance. He couldn't be in any trouble. *speaking* Oh...I see. 

You were about to say something else until a loud shriek that sounded an awful lot like Pinkie Pie rang through the whole castle.

Sunset Shimmer: Did you hear that? It sounded like Pinkie Pie yelling.

Suddenly, the doors to the room flung open and in walked pony Pinkie Pie who was currently pushing a cart full of food.

Pinkie Pie (pony): I was yelling, silly! Standing at the front door yelling, "Fondue delivery!" Oh, hey, Y/N, Rainbow Dash, pony-in-the-glasses-who-I-don't-recognize. Here. You have to try this! It's a fresh batch!

You each took a serving of fondue as Rainbow ate hers in one go which only resulted in her burning her tongue on accident.

Rainbow Dash: Uh, ow! Too hot! It needs to be, like, twenty percent cooler.

Sci-Twi then used her magic to try and levitate the fondue into her mouth, but due to her inexperience, it only resulted in her smudging up her face a bit. You chuckled before using your own magic to help move the fondue into her mouth as she gobbled it down.

Sci-Twi: Mmm! I love this! Thanks for the help, Y/N.

(Y/N): No problem, Twi.

Twilight then proceeded to tell a few more stories about all the adventures that she and her friends have been on for the next several minutes or so. This continued until she got to the end of one particular story.

Twilight Sparkle: And that was from the time I was rescued by my own pupil! *giggles* Which really gave me some perspective on the importance of mentoring.

Sci-Twi: You ponies are, like, superheroes!

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, we're not superheroes.

Sci-Twi: *sarcasm* Sure, just ordinary ponies who save the world from complete destruction multiple times.

Rainbow Dash: Sound familiar?

She asked Sci-Twi with a raised eyebrow as she looked off to the side while you groaned.

(Y/N): *groans* No need to remind me.

Twilight Sparkle: Here's a good one.

She used her magic to poof in another object only this one was longer than the others and wrapped up in parchment. She unraveled it to reveal a long staff with a blue gem on the tip of it.

Twilight Sparkle: This is from our battle with the Storm King. He stole our magic and used it to create the most powerful storm in Equestria. But, luckily, my friends and I were able to work together to drain his magic and seal his power into this.

Rainbow looked at the parchment and her eyes widened when she saw something on it. It looked exactly like the strange glyph that she and you saw in the ocean

Rainbow Dash: This symbol looks familiar.

Twilight Sparkle: You've... seen this before?

Rainbow Dash: It's just... That symbol. It looks exactly like what I thought Y/N and I saw in the water when we were back on the boat. But we decided the magic glow was just Mother Nature.

(Y/N): *sigh* It's what we WANTED to believe... but now it's clear that that must have been Equestrian magic.

Twilight Sparkle: When you saw the thing that looked exactly like this thing, there wasn't any thunder or lightning accompanying it, *nervous laugh* right?

Sunset Shimmer: Uh, there was definitely thunder.

Sci-Twi: Affirmative on the thunder.

(Y/N): No denying that.

Twilight only grew more fearful at your answers to that as she started panicking.

Twilight Sparkle: Okay. Nopony freak out, but I think that maybe there's a chance when we destroyed the Storm King, we didn't capture all his magic, and maybe it found its way into your world! It might be turning into a giant, magic storm and threatening your friends as we speak! NOPONY FREAK OUT!

(Y/N): We won't because you're already doing it for us.

Sunset Shimmer: Our friends!

Sci-Twi: We have to go back!

Rainbow Dash: Ladies...it's hero time!

(Y/N): Ahem.

She looked over to see you glaring back at her.

Rainbow Dash: A-And gentleman! I was gonna say gentleman!

(Y/N): *sarcasm* Yeah, definitely seemed like you were setting that up there.

The room then went silent for a moment as you expected Shadowlight to show up and give you a hard time for using sarcasm once again... but nothing happened.

(Y/N): That... that's usually when Edge shows up.

Rainbow Dash: Huh, I guess he's not feeling it today. Anyways, let's get back and save our friends!

(Y/N), Sunset, & Sci-Twi: Right!

(Y/N): Twilight, you don't mind if we borrow the staff to stop the storm, do you?

Twilight Sparkle: Of course not, Y/N. Go ahead and take it with you.

(Y/N): Thanks Twi! Oh, if you see Shadow again, tell him I'm looking for him, okay?

Twilight Sparkle: I will. Now go!

You nodded before grabbing the staff and flying out of the room.

Sunset Shimmer: Y/N, wait up!

She called out as she, Rainbow, and Sci-Twi chased after you. You continued flying until you saw the cave that you came in through and flew down into it before finding the portal and flying through it. You burst forth through the other side and landed on the floor to find yourself back in the jungle on the island. You quickly ran through the jungle as fast as you could with the staff in tow until you finally made it back to the shoreline and gasped upon seeing something you really hoped you wouldn't see. The Luxe Deluxe had apparently crashed into the jagged rocks you came across on the way to the island and was now sinking at a very fast pace. Your jaw hit the floor before facepalming.

(Y/N): *sigh* I just had to bring up the Titanic, didn't I? I've gotta learn to keep my mouth shut sometimes.

???: Yeah, I think you should too.

You were startled by the voice as you turned and your jaw hit the floor upon seeing who it was. It was none other than Sunlight Shimmer who had just parked the lifeboat she was in and walked over toward you.

(Y/N): Sunlight? What are you doing here?

Sunlight Shimmer: D-Doing?! What am I doing here?! I came all this way looking for you, Shadow, and the others of course!

Suddenly, the storm started to strike up it's lightning intensity as patrons on the boat fled while trying to avoid any bolt of electricity coming their way. A large flash of light appeared in the sky as it soon morphed into the two light blue horns that represented the Storm King. Meanwhile, Sunset, Sci-Twi, and Rainbow Dash managed to catch up with you.

Rainbow Dash: Y/N, there you are!

Sunset Shimmer: Sunlight? What are you doing here?

Sunlight Shimmer: I came to help look for Shadow! Did you find him by the way?

(Y/N): No, we didn't, but we know for a fact that he's fine though, so don't worry about him for now.

Rainbow Dash: No time to lose! That storm is gonna tear the ship in half if we don't act now!

Sci-Twi: Everybody, grab on!

Sunset Shimmer: Right!

The four of you proceeded to grab onto the Storm King's staff as it began to glow. Suddenly, a bright beam of light shot from the staff and into the sky above. Slowly, but surely, the staff began to absorb the storm as it grew smaller and smaller by the second. After several moments, the storm had ceased to exist and the sky was bright and sunny once again. You, Sci-Twi, Sunset, Sunlight, and Rainbow Dash smiled as Sci-Twi took the staff and planted it into the ground next to her.

Sci-Twi: Weather update – sunny!

Rainbow Dash: With a chance of awesome!

Sunset Shimmer: I can't believe how easy that was!

Sci-Twi:  I think we all learned a valuable lesson today.

Rainbow Dash: I learned we don't have to go looking for trouble. Just have to be there for each other when it finds us.

Sci-Twi: But I guess if you hadn't run off, we wouldn't have what we need to go back and save our friends.

Rainbow Dash: All part of the plan.

(Y/N): Uhh... girls? I'd hate to be the guy who ruins all the celebrations, but the others are still trapped onboard a sinking ship and are in dire need of a rescue!

Sci-Twi: Oh, no!

Sunset Shimmer: We gotta help them!

Sunlight Shimmer: Guys, quick! Get in!

She gestured to the lifeboats as you all quickly clamored into them, but the engines wouldn't start.

Sci-Twi: It won't start!

You then got an idea as you looked over at Rainbow Dash.

(Y/N): You thinking what I'm thinking?

She nodded while smirking at you.

Rainbow Dash: It's hero time!

(Y/N): Eh, close enough.

You grabbed your geodes and began pushing the lifeboats at super speed through the water and towards the Luxe Deluxe. You then used your telekinesis magic to pick up both lifeboats and put them on the deck much to the others surprise and elation.

Sci-Twi: Are you guys okay?

Pinkie Pie: You're back!

She hollered as she pulled her into a hug.

Pinkie Pie: While you were gone, we fixed the boat, but then we crashed into a rock, and we're sinking, so... we ruined your summer break!

She broke out into a sob until you calmed her down by rubbing her back.

(Y/N): It's not your fault, Pinks. It's not any of you guys' fault

Sci-Twi: He's right. The storm was Equestrian magic. Rainbow Dash was right all along. Whatever the eight of us are facing, however our lives are changing, we're going through it together. So, let's get everyone off this boat like the superheroes we are!

She looked over at Rainbow who smiled warmly back at her before also giving her a wink. Meanwhile, you sighed silently to yourself while looking down at the ground.

Sci-Twi: Who's with me?!

Rainbooms: We are!

Rainbow Dash: *scoffs* See how easy that was?!

Sci-Twi: You thinking what I'm thinking?

Rainbow Dash: Rainbow lasers?

Sci-Twi: Pony up!

They said at the exact same time.

Sunset Shimmer: I thought we were calling it—

Rainbow Dash: No, we agreed on—

Pinkie Pie: Light it up, ladies!

(Y/N): Ahem.

Pinkie Pie: U-Uh...and gentleman?

(Y/N): *sigh* I guess I'm just that forgettable, huh? *thinking* Now I know how Wallflower feels.

You all then grabbed each other's hands as your geodes glowed and you began to Pony-Up. Once the transformation was complete, you saw that you also had images of what looked like Cutie Marks on your right cheeks.

Fluttershy: I'll get the animals!

Sunset Shimmer: AJ, Dash, Pinkie, Y/N, and I will make sure the decks are clear!

Rainbow Dash: Oh, yeah!

Rarity: I'll make a new lifeboat!

Sci-Twi: I'll help!

Rarity sent out a cluster of her diamond shields and made them form into a crystal liferaft. Sci-Twi then used her levitation magic to load some people onto it. Fluttershy was currently securing each animal with a lifevest. As this was going on, a mother rabbit, along with several of her young, were at the rear of the line as the mother rabbit noticed that two of her babies were missing. She looked back and saw that one had gotten its foot stuck underneath a fallen potted plant while another was trying to help free its sibling.

Mother Rabbit: Oh no! Someone help my babies!

Fluttershy saw this and quivered in fear before Rainbow Dash quickly picked them up and set them down near their mother. She then proceeded to offer a fist bump to Rainbow who gladly fist bumped her back. Meanwhile, you and Sunset were on the main deck while trying to warn everyone.

Sunset Shimmer: Head for the lifeboat! That way!

(Y/N): Let's go, go, go, people!

Suddenly, among all the people running and shouting, you heard what sounded like a child crying. You both looked and saw a little girl crying all by herself while holding a stuffed sea turtle. You both walked over to her and placed a hand on her shoulder which allowed you to see into her mind. Apparently, she had gotten separated from her mother when she accidentally dropped her stuffed toy and went to retrieve it. You snapped out of the trance as you grabbed the girl and looked back at Sunset.

(Y/N): I've got her. You go help the others.

Sunset nodded before taking off as you took the little girl back to her mother. In the lower decks, Applejack was searching around for anyone who could be potentially stuck down there. She ran past one particular door before she heard loud banging coming from the other side of it indicating that there were people trapped inside. She then rolled up her sleeves and put on a determined look before calling out to them.

Applejack: Stand back!

She then used her super strength to pull the door frame off the wall which finally allowed the people inside to escape. In the buffet, the camera zooms in on Puffed Pastry who was struggling to yank something out from within the water. Suddenly, she hears the doors slam open and in the doorway stood none other than Pinkie Pie.

Puffed Pastry: I thought I told you never to come in here!

Pinkie Pie: Good thing I'm a slow learner.

Puffed Pastry: I'm trapped. My foot is stuck!

Pinkie walked over to her and offered her a hand. Puffed Pastry stared back at her quizzically for a moment before smiling and taking her hand. When they tried to pull her out however, they couldn't as her foot was still stuck somehow. Pinkie then got an idea before taking a deep breath and diving under the water which finally allowed her to see the cause of Puffed Pastry's predicament. Her foot had gotten stuck in the middle of her famous Triple Choco-Berry Blasted Butter Biscuit Bundt Cake which was also stuck to a large set of antlers.

Pinkie Pie: *bubbling* Triple Choco-Berry Blasted Butter Biscuit Bundt Cake!

She immediately went to work by biting through the delicious confection until Puffed Pastry was finally free. Moments later, we see Sci-Twi who had just finished getting every person and animal onto Rarity's diamond boat.

Pinkie Pie: Is that everyone?

Rainbow Dash: All clear!

Applejack: Okay! Let's shove off!

She said as you and Rainbow looked at each other before nodding as the two of you latched onto the back of the boat and began kicking super fast as you all approached the island. You looked back at the sinking yacht just as it was engulfed into the water completely.

Once everyone arrived safely on the island, they started removing their life jackets and Rarity and Applejack were busy forming the collected life jackets into a nice and neat pile. Meanwhile, the rest of you stared out into the ocean right where the yacht was.

Lemon Zest: *groans* Well, there's another yacht trip ruined by magic.

Sunny Flare: *sigh* I had hoped this would have been a step up from the our Spring Dance fiasco.

Sugarcoat: I honestly don't know which is worse. The Spring Dance or this one.

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* If I had to make a guess, *sourly* I'd say they're both equally disastrous!

(Y/N): Sorry, girls. We were all really hoping to get a break from Equestrian magic but, it doesn't seem to want to take a break from us.

Indigo Zap: Wait, guys! Where's Shadow?

(Y/N): Well, that's the thing, we know that he's okay, but...

Sunset Shimmer: We don't actually know WHERE he is exactly.

Moondancer: I'm pretty sure I saw him back on the yacht.

Everyone: WHAT?!?!

(Y/N): Th-Then that means...

You looked back at the wreckage as tears started to form in your eyes.

(Y/N): *whisper* N-No... no...

You fell to your knees and slammed your fist into the ground which threw a lot of sand into the air as you started crying to yourself. Quickly, your girlfriends rush over to you and pull you into a group hug to try and console you.

Sunset Shimmer: Y/N... I'm so sorry.

(Y/N): *whisper* I... I left him to die...

Rarity: You did no such thing, love. You... you did all you could...

Rainbow Dash: Y-Yeah, babe... there's no way you could have known...

(Y/N): But I could've done more...I could've done more but I didn't!

Suddenly, you felt your phone vibrate in your pocket, startling all of you. You quickly pulled it out as you checked the caller ID. It revealed to be Shadow who was trying to FaceTime you. Your tear filled eyes widened as you answered the call only to be greeted with someone whom you thought was dead.

Shadow Moonlight: Hey, buddy.

(Y/N): S-S-Shadow?

Shadow Moonlight: Yeah, it's me. I just...wanted to say goodbye to you before I go.

Pinkie Pie: Go? Go where, Shady?

Shadow grabbed his phone and pointed it around the room he was in. There was water outside the windows that were about ready to come flooding in but he was using his magic to prevent it from doing so.

Shadow Moonlight: I'm still in the yacht. I... I don't know how much longer I can hold it before he takes over, so... I just wanted to call you guys... one final time.

Rainbow Dash: Shad, hang on! We'll come get you!

She said but then Shadow waves a dismissive hand to her.

Shadow Moonlight: Don't, Rainbow. I have to do this. For everyone's sake.

Rarity: W-What do you mean, darling?

Shadow Moonlight: Y/N, I'm sure you're somewhat aware of this already but, for the rest of you, I have a repressed side of anger. One that I thought died down after I nabbed the pendant that contained Edge. Unfortunately, all it did was split him between the two of us.

He then sighed before continuing.

Shadow Moonlight: Look, I know I said I wasn't suicidal Y/N and I'm not. But...I know that Shallow is dangerous and the longer he sticks around, the worse things will get for all of us.

His eyes started to water.

Shadow Moonlight: Y/N... tell my parents... my girls... and everyone else at CPA that... that my time with them is something that I always cherished. And...thanks...thanks for being my friend for all these years. 

He shook his head and got rid of his tears before smiling.

Shadow Moonlight: Goodbye... Savior of CHS.

(Y/N): Shadow, wait!

But it was too late as he hung up before you could say anything else to him. You looked back up at the ocean quickly before standing up. Your ocean fear started overcoming your nerves for a brief moment, but seeing Shadow's face in your mind... made that feeling suddenly go away. You then put on a determined look before grabbing your geode much to the Rainbooms' confusion.

Sunset Shimmer: Y/N, what are you doing?

(Y/N): I'm saving my brother, that's what!

Rainbow Dash: Y/N, wait! You can't swim!

(Y/N): I don't care!

And with that, you sped off towards the ocean as you ran across the water at hyper speed. You then jumped into the air before getting into a nose dive position. With a loud splash, you disappeared below the water's surface while everyone else on shore stared with utter bafflement.

Sci-Twi: I-I-I can't believe it! Y/N's swimming! He's actually swimming!

Under the ocean's surface, you could be seen swimming quickly through the water towards the sunken wreck of the Luxe Deluxe. You swam through a busted window and into one of the hallways. You looked around in order to find where Shadow's room was until your eyes finally landed upon it. You swam closer and saw that he was right about barricading the door as water had started leaking into it. You then leaned your arm back before thrusting it forward causing a (F/C) blast of magic to shoot out and blast the door open. You then swam and inside and looked around before finally noticing Shadow himself.

He was on the bed and it seemed like he was choking his own neck while also throwing punches to his torso. Suddenly, he's pulled up with one arm and then the hand choking him was removed and punched him square in the face, knocking him into a wall. He then grabbed his other arm as he rolled over onto his side, leading you to get a good glimpse at his face and your eyes widened from the sight. His right eye was red while his left was green. Then his right arm and his left arm grab each other as they lock hands together in place as both eyes looked at each other.

Shadow Moonlight: You had to! You just HAD to ruin everything, Shallow!

Shallow Moonshine: What are you blaming me for?! I had nothing to do with that storm!

Shadow Moonlight: I'm not talking about the storm! I'm talking about everything you've done to me, Edge, and the rest of my friends! You were a complete jerk to Dean Cinch when she was still principal after Dad died!

Shallow Moonshine: She had it coming! She was being an obnoxious winch to us and Sunny!

Shadow Moonlight: And look where that got us?! Because of you, she became so cold that she turned the entire school into a bunch of stuck-up rich kids! Crystal Prep used to be a great school and it was YOU that ruined all of it! And let's not forget about the fact that you wouldn't even give Juniper a chance to show that she's changed! She was sorry, alright?! You didn't need to be such an ass about it! And to top it all off, you pinned all of your stupid crap on Edge! Moreover, you manipulated him to act like a jerk toward Y/N and went as far out as to emotionally damage him!

Shallow Moonshine: Oh, GET OVER IT!! I had good reasons to be mad at them, Shadow! Isn't that what you say all the time? That everyone has a good reason for what they do?!

Shadow Moonlight: Everyone except you, Shallow! The only "good" reason you have is because you're "trying to protect yourself from being hurt again" like with Patriot!

Shallow Moonshine: You don't know what pain I went through with him, Shadow!

Shadow Moonlight: I don't know the pain? I DON'T KNOW THE PAIN?! I'm the one who suffers ALL the pain, Shallow! You just pretend to care and spew all your venom towards people that don't deserve any of it! You want real pain?! *sarcasm* How about I give you a good demonstration?!

Shallow Moonshine: You idiot! You're going to kill us both!

Shadow Moonlight: If I have to kill myself to make sure no one has to put up with you ever again, then that's what I'm gonna do! Sometimes, Shallow, you have to make sacrifices for the people you care about! You wouldn't understand that because you're always thinking about yourself!

Shallow Moonshine: At least I give a crap about who I am! Meanwhile, all you've been doing is wasting your time trying to make others happy! Do you really think anyone would care about you just because you made them smile?! NEWS FLASH! NOBODY GIVES A CRAP!!

Shadow Moonlight: Just shut up, already! None of this ever would've happened if you weren't such a jerk to Y/N at the Friendship Games! I had a chance to finally see my friend and all you do is act like you're better than him! And you wanna know who was the one absorbing the emotional pain of watching you argue with him?! ME! His ACTUAL best friend who you tried to split up!

Shallow Moonshine: Oh, don't blame ME for what happened over there! You let me have control, Shadow! Because you're nothing but a little pussy just like that idiot Savior you call a friend!

Shadow Moonlight: Don't you talk crap about Y/N! He's done more good than you ever did or even could do! I was just trying to express to him how worried I was about Edge and all you did was turn it into an argument! YOU MAKE EVERYTHING WORSE, SHALLOW!!

Shallow Moonshine: Oh, so that's it then, huh?! I understand perfectly now! I get why you're so quick to defend that jerk! It's because you and him are both equally, incopitent cowards who can't do anything right!

Shadow Moonlight: YOU TAKE THAT BACK YOU GREEN-EYED FREAK!!

Shallow Moonshine: BITE ME, BLACK JACK!

He then looked forward and noticed you at the doorway as both of his eyes widened.

Shadow Moonlight: Y-Y/N?

Shallow Moonshine: ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! How did you even get here?! You can't swim!

(Y/N): Well, I used to before, but thanks to a certain friend, I was able to now.

You smiled at Shadow who smiled back.

Shallow Moonshine: *sarcasm* Oh great! Now, I'm gonna die surrounded by the two biggest idiots in the universe! How could this get any worse?!

Shadow Moonlight: JUST SHUT UP, ALREADY!!

He screamed as he threw a jab to his face, giving himself a black eye on Shallow's side.

Shallow Moonshine: Don't tell me to shut up, you gullible dumbass!

(Y/N): Uh... Shadow?

Shadow Moonlight: Yeah, dude?

(Y/N): Sorry for this.

Shadow Moonlight: Sorry for wha-

He was cut off by you slugging him directly in the face knocking him out instantly. You picked him up before jumping back into the water. You pushed his unconscious body through the window you came in before climbing through after him. You grabbed him once again before hastily swimming to the surface. Meanwhile, back on the island, everyone was watching with bated breath while waiting for you to resurface.

Rainbow Dash: *whisper* Come on, Y/N. Come on.

Fluttershy: *whisper* Don't let Shadow die in there.

Pinkie Pie: *whisper* Please, sweetie. Please come back with your bestie.

Sunset Shimmer: *whisper* You can do it, Y/N. I know you can.

They continued to hope and pray that you would be able to save Shadow as they continued to wait several more agonizing seconds. Finally, you burst through the surface with a gasp while holding onto your unconscious best buddy. The girls, as well as everyone else, cheered extremely loudly for your success as you swam closer to the island until you managed to hit solid ground. Rainbow then grabbed her geode before Ponying-Up and flying over to where you were.

Rainbow Dash: Here, I've got him, babe!

She said as she hoisted Shadow over her shoulder.

(Y/N): *pant* Thanks *pant* Dashie!

Rainbow Dash sets him down softly onto the sand as all of you, including the Shadowbolt girls huddle around his unconscious body.

Sunny Flare: Is... is he okay?

She asked you with a hint of anxiety in her voice. You nodded to reassure her.

(Y/N): I think so.

Lemon Zest: Are you sure? He looks pretty dead to me.

(Y/N): I'm sure of it, Zesty. I just need to resuscitate him before-

Pinkie Pie: SHADOW, WAKE UP!!

Shallow Moonshine: OWWW!!

He sat up quickly while holding his ears.

Shallow Moonshine: Isn't there anything you can do that isn't annoying?!

Shadow Moonlight: The only annoying one here is you!

Shallow Moonshine: Yeah, because I'm the only one here with sensible logic while all you do is try to make "sacrifices" for people which they will still not do anything in return by the way!

Shadow Moonlight: SHUT! UP!

He yelled as he threw a punch to his face once more, sending him flying up, past all of you and into the shallow waters near the shore. He gets up and then continues to attack opposing sides of his body with his eyes still a mix of red and green. Shadow grabbed his own hair and yanks it backwards, making him fall on his back as he and his alter ego continue to fight. While this was going on, you watched the both of them fight for another second or two before turning to Rarity.

(Y/N): Rares, do you mind if I borrow that whip of yours?

Rarity: Not at all, love.

She grabbed her geode and summoned her indigo colored whip before handing it to you. You grabbed your own geode before quickly circling around Shadow while wrapping the whip around his body as it managed to subdue him. He struggled within the whip while grunting.

Shallow Moonshine: Let me go, you pompous idiot!

Shadow Moonlight: Oh shut up, you moron! He did the right thing here!

Shallow Moonshine: Don't tell me to shut up!

Shadow Moonlight: I'll tell you whatever the hell I want to tell you!

Shallow Moonshine: Oh yeah? How about a "thanks" for saving you from death tons and tons of times?

Shadow Moonlight: You never saved me once, you deluded edgelord! Y/N was the one who got us out of that ship! All you do is badmouth everyone and break their spirits! Nobody likes you, Shallow! Not even V/N, Hollow, and especially not me!

Shallow Moonshine: And that's only because I'm you!

Shadow Moonlight: It sure as hell is!

(Y/N): *sigh* Does anybody have a hand towel somewhere?

Bulk Biceps walked over and gave you one before you shoved it in Shadow's mouth which managed to silence him.

Sunset Shimmer: Y/N... do you know what he was talking about?

(Y/N): *sigh* Unfortunately Sunshine, I do. Although, this'll take quite a while to explain.

Sunlight Shimmer: Well, it's not like we have anything better to do, so you may as well enlighten us.

You sighed for the third time before taking a seat in the sand.

(Y/N): Okay, so, you know how we all thought that it was Edge that was causing Shadow to act all edgy and moody? Well, that wasn't the case. Apparently, Shadow has had this... angry side to him for a long time before he had even met Edge. He said that this side is basically every dark thought, feeling, and angry moment that he had bottled up throughout his life.

Indigo Zap: Wait a minute, wait a minute. You're saying he's had this side for YEARS?! But he's never been angry! Not in all the time that we've known him at least.

(Y/N): Well, it's like I said, Indie. Every time he ever had moments like that, he would always repress it and all of those negative feelings and thoughts manifested into... well... this angrier side of him. It's why he acted the way he did during the Friendship Games and after that.

Sunny Flare: So...he's been repressing all of his negative emotions within himself...for all these years? 

(Y/N): I'm afraid so, Sunny. And the result... is what you see today.

Sci-Twi: So...what does this mean for Edge?

(Y/N): Edge was innocent. He had nothing to do with Shadow's mood swings.

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* Awww, it's nice to know that he and I have something in common. *sourly* But why'd it have to be Bipolar of all things?

Lemon Zest: I just don't get it. Why would he keep that from us this whole time?

(Y/N): He didn't want any of you to worry, Zesty. I was the only one he was comfortable enough to tell it to. I guess... deep down somewhere... he was expecting me to have an answer for him soon.

Sunlight Shimmer: I had a feeling that something wasn't right with him never getting angry.

Sunny Flare: You... you are gonna fix him, right Y/N?

She asked in a hopeful voice.

(Y/N): I... I don't know if I can, Sunny. Edge would probably know though. I just hope he gets back soon so we can fix this because right now, he seems to be getting worse and worse.

Rainbow Dash: So... what are we gonna do with him?

(Y/N): *sigh* Well...I guess for now, we should take him back to his parents. Maybe seeing them will be able to let Shadow retake control again.

Moondancer: It's worth a shot, I guess.

You looked over at Shadow who seemed to have calmed down as his eyes were back to being red. You then removed the towel from his mouth.

(Y/N): Is that you, bud?

Shadow Moonlight: *cough* *gag* Yep. *cough* Sorry. I've been tasting that towel for too long.

(Y/N): Yeeeah, sorry about that. I honestly couldn't stand Shallow's mouth anymore.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, I think we all can agree on that.

(Shadowlight2784: All in favor of killing off Shallow say "aye".)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: Aye!)

(Shadowlight2784: Motion carried.)

Shadow Moonlight: I hate him so much. All he does is complain about absolutely EVERYTHING and when someone backstabs him, he goes ballistic and distrusts them permanently! Even if someone as soft and innocent as Fluttershy did one thing wrong to him, he'd be quick to hate them without a second thought. In fact, I think that's really the reason why Edge wanted you to kill us. Literally, nobody can stand him. Not Edge, me, any of you. Hell, not even V/N could take five minutes with him.

(Y/N): *sigh* Then... then we'll have to go see Edge when we have the chance. He might have a solution.

Shadow Moonlight: I still hope he comes back.

You put a hand on his shoulder.

(Y/N): He will, Shad. I'm sure he will.

Shadow Moonlight: I hope so. Hey, do you mind... untying me now?

(Y/N): O-Oh, right. Rarity?

She nodded before walking over and placing a hand on the whip causing it to evaporate allowing Shadow to stretch his arms out. Then all of a sudden, his eyes turned green and a devilish smirk spread across his face.

Shallow Moonshine: Ha! I knew it! You're still a complete idiot! Wow, I can't believe you guys actually-

He was cut off by a slap so loud and painful that all the birds on the island flew away from the sound as you and everyone else covered your ears. Shadow then turns his head back to you with his eyes now red again as he rubs his cheek.

Shadow Moonlight: *groans* Ow...okay. Sorry about that.

(Y/N): Did... you do that?

Shadow Moonlight: He wasn't going to shut up otherwise, Y/N. Had to do something to keep him from spitting anymore venom. Heh.

He joked while smiling at you. You smiled back before pulling him in for a bro hug as he soon returned it. Unfortunately, the moment was soon abruptly ended when Rainbow came over to you.

Rainbow Dash: Ummm... Y/N? As much as I really like this moment, I still have one question to ask.

You and Shadow ended the hug before looking up at her.

(Y/N): What's up, Dashie?

Rainbow Dash: Before you sang on stage back on the boat, you said that you were going to tell me the reason why you stormed off to get a drink after you chewed me out.

Your eyes widened before looking down the sand covered ground and sighed.

(Y/N): I... I was kinda hoping that you wouldn't remember to ask me that.

You then stood up and turned your body fully to her.

(Y/N): The... the reason why I stormed off is because... is because I'm scared.

Shadow Moonlight: That you'll turn out like V/N?

(Y/N): W-Well... maybe, but that's not the main reason. *sigh* Guys, let's just face the facts here. With each Disharmony Stone he collects, V/N grows more and more in power. He's much closer to his goal than we are to actually stopping him. I... I can't help but get this feeling. I... I know something bad is gonna happen in the future... but I just don't know when. That's... that's why this vacation was more important to me than it was to everyone else. I... I just wanted to take a few measly moments to relax and not have to think about it.

Shadow Moonlight: Uhhh, not to be rude or anything but do you really think that going on a yacht would be the best idea? I mean, you're not scared of swimming now but you were before.

(Y/N): Well, admittedly, it wasn't the best choice of location for a vacation, but at least the fear of swimming could take my mind off of everything else that has rattled through my mind before that.

Shadow Moonlight: You know, there was something Edge told me before he left. He said that V/N wouldn't be able to find all of the Disharmony Stones.

(Y/N): How did he figure?

Shadow Moonlight: Because there's one in this world apparently.

Sunset Shimmer: There's... one in this world? Where?

Shadow Moonlight: Unfortunately he didn't give me the details. All I know is that we've got to find it before V/N does.

You nodded before sighing for the thousandth time.

Shadow Moonlight: What does he hope to gain by putting us through so much?

(Y/N): Edge seemed to think that it was the stones that drove him crazy, but I think there's something much deeper than that.

Lemon Zest: Wait, aren't you a part of him, dude? Shouldn't you know what that is?

(Y/N): Not exactly, Lemon. I may be a part of V/N, but that doesn't mean that I know everything he believes in or thinks. Heck, I didn't even know that he was a thing until the Battle of the Bands because that's when he reawakened. And I believe the sirens had a handle on that because their magic would bring out the innermost anger or hatred in people, so that must have been what awoke him.

Shadow then let out a sad sigh, gaining your attention as you turned back to him.

(Y/N): Something on your mind, Shadow?

Shadow Moonlight: I know it's hard to believe, but I miss the sirens. They were a bit rough around the edges but they were good people. More importantly, they were my friends.

Sunlight Shimmer: You really believe that they can be redeemed?

Shadow Moonlight: Well, Sunset was able to be redeemed for her actions and apparently everyone else we've encountered along the way. I'm certain the sirens aren't any different.

Sci-Twi: He might be right. I certainly thought that everyone would hate me after the whole Midnight Sparkle incident, but Sunset proved me wrong.

The others voiced their agreement while nodding their heads.

Shallow Moonshine: Ugh! Why are all of you so forgiving?! It's what makes you weak! It's what makes all of you-

He pauses as Shadow reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small switchblade knife.

Shadow Moonlight: Don't tempt me, Shallow. I'm in no mood for your crap right now.

Shallow growled in response before Shadow's eyes went back to normal once again. Meanwhile, Fluttershy looked back at the ocean with a concerned look on her face.

Fluttershy: So... now what?

She asked, hoping for someone to come up with a way out of their current problem.

Sunset Shimmer: I might have a way home. But it's... kinda weird.

She answered, looking back at the Storm King's staff.

Shadow Moonlight: Alright, meet you guys at CHS then. Unless, any of you want to accompany me?

(Y/N): You go ahead, Shad. I've gotta make sure everyone here can make it back safely.

He nods as a small red magic blast shoots out from his fingertip and stops midair as it expands into the dark red portal with the crimson flame that he uses to get around. He waved at you all one final time before stepping through and disappearing. We then cut back to Equestria where we see Twilight ordering Spike on where to put the abstract painting from before.

Twilight Sparkle: A little more on the left.

Spike did as she instructed and moved it to the left slightly.

Twilight Sparkle: A little more.

Spike moved the painting once again until it was finally where Twilight wanted it to be.

Twilight Sparkle: Perfect!

She then heard the sound of the room's doors open as she turned and was met with you... along with everyone else as you were all in your pony forms.

Sunset Shimmer: *singsong* We're back!

(Y/N): Heh... this... might take a while.

???: Then how about I help make this easier?

You turned and saw Shadow standing by in his umbrum form while smiling with his back pressed against the Crystal Mirror.

(Several Moments Later)

Every CHS student had safely passed through the portal and back into your world once again as you, Sunset, Shadow, and Twilight stood by the mirror portal.

(Y/N): *sigh* I really wish you could come by and visit more often, Twilight. We barely get to see you a lot in person... or pony in this case.

Twilight Sparkle: I feel the same way, Y/N, but as the Princess of Friendship, I have several duties to attend, so my role is here.

(Y/N): Well...I hope you'd at least take a vacation day to come see us every now and then.

Twilight nodded before smiling.

Twilight Sparkle: I'll try, but it won't be easy.

Shadow Moonlight: Anything you can do would be better than nothing.

(Y/N): Oh, here you go by the way.

You handed her the Storm King's staff as she took it with her magic.

Twilight Sparkle: I'll be sure to keep this safe in my vault so that nothing like that happens again.

Sunset Shimmer: Who better than you, Twilight?

She said as she gave her one final hug before stepping through the portal. Shadow then walked up and gave her a hug as well.

Shadow Moonlight: Take care, princess.

Twilight Sparkle: You too, Shadow.

They ended the hug as Shadow stepped through the portal and disappeared leaving only you left. You walked over to Twilight and smiled at her.

(Y/N): Well, I guess it's until next time that we shall meet again, "cousin."

Twilight Sparkle: *giggles* I'll be seeing you, Y/N. Oh, one thing before you go. If you ever figure out how to separate Shadow from his toxic side, could you let me in on it?

(Y/N): *chuckles* Sure thing, Twilight. Sure thing.

You wrapped her in a warm hug for a moment or two before finally separating and turning towards the portal. You turned and gave her a salute before stepping through and disappearing. Twilight sighed before walking down a hallway with the staff levitating behind her. She continued to walk until she made it to a set of double doors before opening them and stepping through. The inside of the room was decorated with several items and artifacts that she had collected in her travels. She walked to the very center of the room and placed the now wrapped up staff upon a pedestal before turning and walking towards the entrance.

Twilight Sparkle: *sigh* Finally, I think it's safe to say that the Storm King's magic will never be used for evil ever again.

She said to herself before closing both doors only to reveal that someone was standing behind one of them. They revealed themselves to be V/N who stood with a devious look on his face.

(V/N): Not if I have anything to say about it.

He let out a small chuckle before walking to the center of the room and gazed upon the staff.

(V/N): Hmmm... the power to conjure storms, eh? Well, this'll be the perfect thing to use... when I get Queen Novo's pearl.

He then started to let out another chuckle before it turned into a maniacal laughter.

???: You've changed, V/N.

A voice from behind interrupted V/N in the middle of his laughter as he turned to glare at whoever it was. They stepped through the light, revealing it to be none other than Hollow Moonshine.

Hollow Moonshine: You know, I thought you were trying to do something good for the world by stopping all the murder and crime from happening because of free will. But...now I see, that you're just like every other dictator out there, a demented sociopath with a bloodthirst for obedince from everyone.

V/N glared at his subordinate.

(V/N): Since when did you suddenly grow a conscience, Hollow? When I first created you, you so desperately wanted to kill your lookalike, so how are you supposedly better than me?

Hollow Moonshine: I never said I was better, V/N. Although, since I was only born in mere seconds, I didn't really know any better. All I wanted was to make the one who created me proud but, throughout all of this, I'm starting to see the other side to it all. I thought we were the good guys, V/N. I thought we were going to put a stop to all the awful things that society has developed for itself. But...if you really wanted things to be better, you would have kept Shadowlight alive.

(V/N): There was no negotiating with him, Hollow! Do you not see that?!

Hollow Moonshine: No! There was no negotiating with YOU! V/N, he wanted to stop you from making a big mistake! I could sense that genuine feeling in that look in his eyes! He wanted you and him to be friends again! He wanted his best friend back and I thought for a moment that you actually would be willing to give him another chance! Instead you just killed him! Right when he didn't have any attacks planned! You don't even fight with honor, V/N! You only fight for yourself!

(V/N): And do you know why?! Because everything I've ever had was taken from me! My wife, my children, my life, all gone! And it's all because fate chose me to be the butt of all jokes ever since I was first created! Grogar hated me simply because I was different! He favored Shadowlight more than anything and I HATED IT! And when Shadowlight chose to betray me that day, that's when I realized that I was truly alone! I had no one to turn to! No one to rely on! No one to call a friend! You...

He trailed off for a second before speaking once again.

(V/N): I really did think of you as a friend... you know that? I really thought that I could rely on you... but now... now you've just proven to me that you're just like everybody else!

Hollow Moonshine: V/N, I know what's right and what's wrong! I respected you because I thought I was doing the right thing! I thought you were a hero and I looked up to you! But...the way you treated me for screwing up, the way you coldy murdered Shadowlight without even considering it, and how you murdered an entire race despite desiring world order,  I can't see you as that anymore. *sigh* You know, maybe there was a reason why Shadowlight betrayed you to begin with! He didn't like the way you've become and I sure as heck don't either!

V/N's glare only grew as he squinted his eyes at his former right hand man.

(V/N): If that's what you think... THEN YOU CAN JOIN HIM!!!

He reached down for the Infinity Amulet... only to feel nothing. He glanced down to see that the Infinity Amulet was missing.

(V/N): W-WHAT?!

Hollow Moonshine: Looking for this?

He held out his hoof and in it was the Infinity Amulet.

Hollow Moonshine: I knew that you'd try to make a bold move if I told you this, so I stayed one step ahead.

V/N was about to send a blast at him when something from up above landed down and trapped him underneath it. It was revealed to be a large purple colored ethereal net. Suddenly, an electrical current started traveling through the net causing V/N to roar in pain. After several moments, his body couldn't take it anymore as he soon passed out. Hollow walked up to the edge of the net and peered down at his former mentor before shaking his head with a sorrowful look.

Hollow Moonshine: I'm sorry, V/N, but this is for the best... for everyone.

Suddenly, the door opened and in walked Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: Did it work?

Hollow Moonshine: *sigh* Yeah, he's out cold, Twilight.

Twilight nodded.

Twilight Sparkle: Good. I'll inform Princess Celestia immediately and have him taken to Tartarus.

Hollow Moonshine: Make sure to request him maximum security while you're at it. V/N can be very perceptive when it comes to things like this.

Twilight Sparkle: I will. Thank you for coming to warn me, Hollow. I appreciate it a lot.

Hollow Moonshine: Don't mention it, Twilight. I couldn't let V/N do this, it's gone way too far.

Twilight Sparkle: I'll also inform Y/N and the others of this as well.

Hollow Moonshine: Wait! Before you do that, could you make it so that only you were the one that managed to stop him? Just... leave me out of the picture, okay?

Twilight Sparkle: Are... are you sure? You deserve credit.

Hollow Moonshine: I know but...I'm not really sure if I'd be willing to join forces with the people I'm supposed to hate. Let alone, them hating me. All I want to do is fight for what's right and...*sigh* Look, I don't even know what I'm doing anymore. In fact, I'm not even sure if V/N's trying to do good or if he's just completely lost his sanity. All I'm saying is, just keep me out of the picture. I need more time to think about what I want to do.

Twilight Sparkle: Well... if that's what you want, then I'll head your request, Hollow.

Hollow Moonshine: Thank you. Where are you gonna keep the amulet?

Twilight Sparkle: Well, I think I'll give it to Princess Celestia for safe keeping.

Hollow Moonshine: That's probably the best option to do. Though, I think we should probably take off the stones first before anything.

Twilight Sparkle: I think so too. I'll hold onto one. Why don't you take the rest and hide them?

Hollow Moonshine: Sounds good.

He said as Twilight used her magic to yank all of the stones from the Infinity Amulet, rendering it back into the Alicorn Amulet and then gives all of the Disharmony stones to Hollow.

Twilight Sparkle: Make sure no one else can find them, Hollow. Even... even if you have to leave Equestria for it.

Hollow Moonshine: I...I got it, Twilight. I'll make sure no one does anything to these.

Twilight nodded before the both of them left the room in order to inform Princess Celestia.

(Shadowlight2784: Annnnnnnd done! Alright, another arc finished!)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: Looks like it! Huh, V/N officially defeated, eh? I guess that's the end of the story then. Roll credits!)

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(Jordanwolfboy9743 & Shadowlight2784: PSYCHE!!!)

(Jordanwoldboy9743: You really didn't think we'd end the story there, did you? There's still more to see for the Savior of CHS, people!)

(Shadowlight2784: Of course, we couldn't just leave the final arc of Equestria Girls hanging like that.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: No we most certainly could not! There's still at least one more arc after this before we make it to the final arc.)

(Shadowlight2784: *sigh* We've been over this, Jordan. Holidays Unwrapped does not count as an arc.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: Uhh, Shad? I was referring to Sunset's Backstage Pass.)

(Shadowlight2784: Yeah, so was I. When I said "final arc" I mean Sunset's Backstage Pass. You know? Because it technically is the final arc of EG?)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: Well, as far as the actual series goes. I'm referring to the original arc that we'll be doing after Sunset's Backstage Pass. I've yet to make a name for it.)

(Shadowlight2784: I guess we'll just have to figure that out when we get there.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: We sure will, my friend. *turns to the audience* Anyways, we hope you guys enjoyed this arc and until next time, this is Jordanwolfboy9743.)

(Shadowlight2784: And Shadowlight2784.)

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

(Jordanwolfboy9743: *distantly* Say, I'm curious, did you, by chance, come up with a name for the final arc?)

(Shadowlight2784: *distantly* Well, I'm not exactly sure if this will qualify but I think it might be good. So, my first idea is-)

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