(Jordanwolfboy9743: Hello, everyone! Jordanwolfboy here! Shadow and I are really happy to announce that we have a very special guest here to help us write today. Do you want to announce them now, Shad?)

(Shadowlight9743: It'd be rude not to. Ladies and gents, please give a warm welcome to...)

(Jordanwolfboy9743 & Shadowlight9743: TheNintegaGuy!)

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(*Nintega bursts through the door to the studio, grabs a third chair, and sits down in between Jordan and Shadow with a smile all while audience cheers can be heard.*)

(TheNintegaGuy: Hello, my comrades! Bet ya guys weren't expecting me to appear anytime soon here and yep! I'm not only making the Hero of Equestria, but I'm here to also help out my buddies, Shadow and Jordan!)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: And we're extremely lucky to have you here, dude! This truly is history in the making.)

(*Suddenly, Neptune bursts into the room and glares at Nintega.*)

(Neptune: Nintega! Why didn't you tell us you were working with them now?!)

(TheNintegaGuy: *facepalms and groans* I already told the rest of the crew, but knowing you Nep, I knew you would come to lash out at me! You didn't check your emails?!)

(*Neptune pulls out her phone and gazes at it to see that she did, in fact, receive an email explaining the situation. She lets out a nervous chuckle and scratches the back of her head.*)

(Neptune: Oops... must have skimmed over it. I'll just... leave you guys to it then.)

(*She leaves, leaving the trio by themselves with Jordan and Shadow confused while Nintega let out another sigh*)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: Boy, she's quite the oblivious type, ain't she?)

(Shadowlight9743: Can't be anymore than 7592. You have one thing he doesn't have and BOOM! He steals it like it's the White Elephant or something.)

(TheNintegaGuy: Exactly! Phew! Good riddance to that Nep though! I already had to calm her down with 5 packs of pudding in the fridge yesterday! If you think fixing the fourth wall is bad, imagine Neptune nagging you for pudding nearly every hour! She won't even get it herself for crying out loud!)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: At least she's gone now... thankfully. The last thing I want is for her to break my ribs again. It took me months to recover from that. *rubs the side of his abdomen*)

(TheNintegaGuy: Yeah... sorry about that by the way... In case you need some more repairs, I know a good friend of Nep's who's a nurse in training.)

(Shadowlight9743: She does pay rent though at least... right?)

(TheNintegaGuy: Oh, she doesn't even listen to Histoire's lectures for ONE SINGLE HOUR! She's been lazy for... as long as I've let her in my place and all I've seen her do is eat pudding while binge watching anime or playing on my old Sega Genesis.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: Pfft. And she's supposed to be a goddess? Some lazy goddess she is... don't tell her I said that.)

(Shadowlight9743: Beats having to deal with Aqua from KonoSuba.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: Anyways, we've been keeping our audience waiting long enough. Let's dazzle them with yet another spectacular chapter, shall we boys?)

(Shadowlight9743: Did you just say... "dazzle" them?)

(TheNintegaGuy: *cough* Dazzlings! *cough*)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: *sigh* Let's just... get to it already. *pouts*)

(Shadowlight9743: *to Nintega* You may wanna keep a few feet away from him. I hear corny jokes are contagious.)

(TheNintegaGuy: *to Shadow* Noted.)

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(Five Days Later)

The scene opens on the skies above Canterlot city, only something was different about them. Instead of the usual blue sky and white clouds, blackened thunderstorms with rippling occasional bursts of lightning overtook the entire sky. The camera pans down to reveal V/N's castle which still resided on top of the ruins of Canterlot High School. We see countless, mind-controlled people walking in groups and others walking in straight lines towards whatever destination was given to them. We pan up to one of the castle's windows and Cozy Glow can be seen peering through it at the people down below. The deranged girl shudders a little while still watching the servants.

Cozy Glow: Glad I'm not like them. I'd lose my mind if that happened.

???: *sarcasm* Gee, wonder how you came up with that.

Cozy turns to the source of the voice to see Demon Shimmer walking in.

Demon Shimmer: What are you even doing up here, anyways? Didn't Lord V/N give you janitor duty or something?

She insults the curly haired girl whose face grows red with anger.

Cozy Glow: Hey! I'm far too valuable to be limited to that of a lowly janitor!

Demon Shimmer: *sarcasm* Uh-huh, sure.

Cozy Glow: *groans* Where is he by the way? He hasn't been here all day.

The taller girl slaps the side of the smaller one's head in frustration.

Demon Shimmer: Weren't you listening? He said he was gonna go out and hunt down any non-controlled people potentially still out there. He said it a few hours ago when we had that meeting while you were busy looking at your reflection. Is there anything in that thick head of yours besides your ego?

Cozy Glow rubs her head groaning a bit before she gives a hard glare back at the she-demon.

Cozy Glow: Oh, I'm sorry! I have an ego?!

Demon Shimmer: As a matter of fact, you do! In fact, you've made that so abundantly clear that it's pretty much common knowledge at this point.

Cozy Glow: Well, I guess there has to be SOME people in this world who truly know their self-worth.

The she-demon was about to offer a retort before she took a deep breath and sighed.

Demon Shimmer: You know what? I'm not even gonna argue with you on this. V/N made it perfectly clear that he doesn't wanna see fighting amongst us or else we'll be as mindless as those people outside.

Cozy gulps at the thought.

Cozy Glow: Right... How about we just... forget this happened, so Lord V/N doesn't have to make my cutesy self mindless?

Demon Shimmer: As long as we don't fight again, then I'm up for it as much as you.

They shake each other's hands in a truce as a portal opens nearby, startling them and they stand straight. V/N steps through and greets them.

(V/N): Demon Shimmer. Cozy.

Both girls bow their heads respectfully.

Demon Shimmer & Cozy Glow: Lord V/N.

Cozy Glow: Sooo... how was the trip?

(V/N): The usual. I've found some more unwilling people and took care of them accordingly.

Demon Shimmer: Well, that's good. We'll just get out of your hair now, right Cozy?

Cozy Glow: O-Of course!

They wave goodbye and leave as V/N gives them a curious stare.

(V/N): Hmm. They seemed to be acting strangely. Probably from my presence, that's all.

He then walks out of the room and down several corridors. Turn after turn, he eventually reaches his destination which was a single door that stood out amongst the others due to it being at the very end. He walks through and smiles at what he sees inside. Inside the room was a large cage of sorts that had a dark (F/C) magical barrier around it. A prisoner can be seen inside this cage and they're revealed to be you. You sat with your back turned and with an emotionless, thousand yard stare in the other direction. V/N sighs and walks closer to the cage.

(V/N): Made a decision on joining me yet?

He asks, but you didn't answer as you continued to remain absolutely silent.

(V/N): You know, you can play the silent treatment all you want, but eventually, you've gotta say something.

You still said nothing. V/N's sighs and starts pacing back and forth slowly.

(V/N): I don't even see why you're so upset. People are finally getting along, there's no more disputes, no more fighting, and no more indecent behavior. Finally, the world is at peace.

That last sentence finally gets a reaction from you as you turn your head slightly to glare at him.

(Y/N): *whisper* Under your heel.

V/N shrugs.

(V/N): Tomato, tomahto. The important thing is that humanity is finally getting along with each other like they should have for thousands of years. They just needed someone to push them in the right direction again. Luckily, I'm here to provide it.

(Y/N): That someone... shouldn't be a sociopath that caused the extinction of an entire race.

V/N scowled slightly at your comment before throwing it away for a smirk.

(V/N): You really should come around, Y/N. It's a paradise out there. People can finally shop at stores without some nutcase coming in with a gun intending to rob them and people can finally make sensible negotiations without either side thinking too much about betrayals.

(Y/N): Because you literally took away their ability to think for themselves. What good does that do for anybody other than yourself?

(V/N): *sigh* You just don't see the bigger picture, do you?

(Y/N): No, obviously, because the actual bigger picture here is you treating everyone like slaves! That's what it is!

You walk up to the edge of the cage and glare daggers at V/N.

(Y/N): You're only doing this because you're pissed off at the world for taking away our family all those years ago. Really think about this, V/N. How would they react if they were here today? How would they feel knowing that you turned everyone into a zombie? Because the way I see it, they'd be horrified, traumatized even! Heck, they'd most likely never wanna see your face again!

This definitely struck a nerve on V/N as he shoots a small blast of magic straight at the cage that was aimed directly at you, but you dive out of the way just in time to see it explode on the bars.

(V/N): Speak that way again... I DARE you.

He spoke in between his teeth.

(Y/N): Deny it all you want, V/N! You know they'd be disgraced by your existence if they knew what you've done!

You turn away and sit back on the floor.

(Y/N): And as for your first question, no. I don't ever wanna join your side. I'd rather have all my teeth yanked out than do that.

(V/N): Is that so?

He snapped his fingers as Cozy Glow walked in with a pair of pliers.

(V/N): I can have that arranged.

Cozy giggles like a madwoman while opening and closing the pliers over and over again. Your eyes widen before a sigh escapes your lips.

(Y/N): Nevermind... forget I said anything.

V/N looks at Cozy and nods his head back to the door. She pouts and leaves with a loud groan.

Cozy Glow: *whisper* Do I ever get to have any fun?

She says to herself. V/N turns back to you.

(V/N): You really have nothing else left to lose, Y/N, so you may as well accept my partnership while you're at it.

(Y/N): Anything would beat working for you, V/N.

V/N shakes his head before turning away from you and towards the door.

(V/N): Even losing those girls of yours?

He asked one final question before striding out of the room and slamming the door behind him.

Meanwhile, on the outside of V/N's castle, two figures can be seen sneaking beside the wall while trying to remain incognito. These two figures are revealed to be Shadow and O/N as they were trying their best to remain hidden.

Shadow Moonlight: There it is, dude. The new and destroyed Canterlot High School.

(O/N): Dang. Did they really have to destroy CHS for a place to put a castle? Couldn't they have just built it somewhere else?

Shadow Moonlight: Probably, but it was probably just to piss off Y/N.

(O/N): That, or to increase that ego V/N has. Bigger than what ego Rainbow Dash has if you ask me... or had, I should say.

Shadow Moonlight: Could be both. We don't know. What we do know is that V/N has got to be stopped.

(O/N): V/N? *gasps* That cheater! He's trying to boost his numbers!

Shadow Moonlight: *softly* There's something else!

(O/N): *softly* What?!

Shadow Moonlight: *softly* Ook-ley in the ag-bay.

(O/N): *softly* ... what?

Shadow Moonlight: *softly* Look in the bag!

O/N looks around, but doesn't see a bag anywhere.

(O/N): What bag?

Shadow Moonlight: This one.

He lifts a duffel bag up with his hand as O/N glanced down at it for a moment and then back up to Shadow with a raised eyebrow.

(O/N): Where... did you even get that?

Shadow Moonlight: I went to the pawn shop to grab a couple things. It wasn't easy pretending to be one of V/N's brain dead followers, but I was able to pull it off.

(O/N): O... kay then. How exactly are we getting inside anyways? If you haven't noticed already, we don't look like any of V/N's companions. And I'd rather not lose my ability to think because of that.

Shadow Moonlight: *sigh* Isn't it obvious, dude? This is why I brought the bag.

He reaches into the bag and pulls out a small speaker. O/N stares at it with a raised eyebrow before turning back to Shadow.

(O/N): Uhhhh, I'm pretty sure that a speaker is the last thing you would think to bring when it comes to being stealthy, dude.

Shadow Moonlight: Just trust me on this one, dude. I know this'll work.

(O/N): *sarcasm* Drawing attention to us? Yeah, it'll be a miracle for this to work. *speaking* For real, though. What's your REAL plan for getting past those guys?

Shadow smirks.

Shadow Moonlight: Live bait.

(O/N): Oh, good idea...

O/N nods his head before realization struck him.

(O/N): You son of a-

Shadow Moonlight: Come on, O/N. I just need you to create a diversion.

(O/N): What do you want me to do? Find my best dance moves and perform for the crowd?

Shadow Moonlight: I never said you had to be a street performer, dude. We just need a distraction.

(O/N): *sigh* Okay. I guess it really doesn't matter who does the distraction.

O/N walks over to the front gates where two shadow creature guards can be seen blocking the entrance. O/N places the speaker down next to him and gulps. He switches it on and Shadow hooks his phone up to it and plays something on his phone.

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O/N starts to do a weird dance in time with the music and instantly gains the attention of the guards. They stare for a bit before one of them starts bobbing their head to the beat. Soon enough, it starts dancing while the second guard watches in confusion. It shrugs lightly before joining in on the dancing. Shadow takes this opportunity to sneak behind all of them and quickly bolts inside when he has the chance. Shadow makes it to an empty corridor and sighs in relief.

Shadow Moonlight: Okay, that's phase one taken care of. Now, for phase two.

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Shadow began walking back and forth between the left and right side of the corridor, looking through different doors to figure out where you were.

Shadow Moonlight: *softly* He's gotta be around here somewhere.

He mutters to himself while continuing to search the rooms. Hallway after hallway, room after room, Shadow's search bore no fruit at first. In fact, his luck was running so thin to the point where he was almost caught a few times by either a random guard or by one of V/N's companions. Not wanting to give up, he continued to check through each door, a little faster in order to scan the castle quicker. Once he was sure he had checked every door in the castle, he went back to check again to make sure if he missed something or not.

Shadow Moonlight: *softly* Geez, this place is like a maze. There's gotta be at least a dungeon somewhere.

He eventually makes it to the same lonely door that stood out from the rest and looks inside. His lips immediately curl into a smile when he sees you as well as the cage that imprisoned you. He walked inside and crawled a bit of a way to you.

Shadow Moonlight: *whisper* Psst! Hey, Y/N!

You jump a little at his voice and you turn your head to look at him. However, instead of Shadow's expectation of you being happy to see him, instead, you frown and turn away.

(Y/N): *whisper* *sigh* Just another prank Chrysalis likes to pull. Typical. *speaking* Look, I know it's you, you ugly bug queen, just leave me alone already!

Shadow Moonlight: *sarcasm* Yeah, hello to you too.

You're a bit taken aback by his reply. Normally, Chrysalis would have revealed her true form by now. You stood up and walked closer to him.

(Y/N): S-Shadow? Is... is that the real you?

Shadow Moonlight: *sarcasm* No, it's the grinch wanting to steal Christmas. *speaking* Who else could it be?

(Y/N): B-But... but how? How'd you even get here?

Shadow Moonlight: *sigh* Through lots and lots of determination... and a small diversion as well.

(Y/N): Diversion?

Shadow Moonlight: You don't want to know... look, the important thing is that I've come to break you out of here.

You blinked a few times before you gave him a slight glare.

(Y/N): I'd hate to be that guy, but... I honestly hope you're happy with yourself, Shadow. I mean, this is what you wanted, right? You said that you were willing to give up the stone just so you could keep this supposed "perfect life" for yourself, right? Well... look where that decision has brought us. V/N now controls everyone we knew and loved and is now setting his sight on Equestria as well. *sarcasm* But hey, at least you get to keep your parents, am I right?! *speaking* Even if they physically can't acknowledge you anymore!

You shouted at him. He looked to the ground sadly when you brought that up.

Shadow Moonlight: *sigh* I know, I know. Look, I'm not gonna lie, I do want this life and I know you'd try to take it from us. I was really doing this to give your Shadow the respect he couldn't give himself by doing what he told me, but... I don't want anyone to live like this. I don't want YOU to live like this. So... I'm gonna help you get that stone back, Y/N. But first and foremost, I plan to get you out of here.

(Y/N): *sigh* How? This is a magical barrier if you couldn't tell and the last time I checked, you had no such magic on you.

Shadow Moonlight: Pfft. Who needs magic... when you have science?!

Shadow puts on some black gloves that were hard to make out due to the dark atmosphere of the room. He then reaches into the duffel bag and pulls out a bottle of air freshener and a lighter. He tips off the cap of the lightern and then pushes the small trigger on the left down, igniting a flame. He then aimed the air freshener can at the barrier with the lighter in front of it. Confusion was all that you could muster in this moment.

(Y/N): Uhhh... since when did this turn into an episode of Bill Nye the Science Guy?

Shadow Moonlight: I tried to sneak liquid nitrogen in here but I would have had a hard time carrying it considering it freezes anything instantly.

(Y/N): What... what exactly are you trying to do?

Shadow Moonlight: You'll see in just a moment, dude.

Pressing down on the top of the air freshener cap, a large flame shoots out from the other side of the lighter and presses against the magical barrier you were trapped in. At first, it seemed like the enormous flame didn't do anything, but as it continued, the part of the barrier that was impacted by the flame began to melt as the debris of it started to glow a bright yellow. Once Shadow saw the fire started to pass through the hole with you doing your best to avoid it, he stopped as he put the air freshener spray and the lighter down as he looked at the huge hole he made in the barrier.

Shadow Moonlight: This thing has some weird properties if it reacts to fire that way. Although, I suggest you jump through it quickly; the barrier's about to heal itself.

You gaze up at the newly formed hole made by Shadow. A wave of happiness and relief at the thought of finally escaping washed over you for a second before panic set in at having to act quickly. With a mighty leap, you made it through the whole just before it closed back up. You land on the floor and twirl back to face the now empty cage. Shadow walks over to you and extends a hand out to you, allowing you to grab it as he pulls you up from the ground. You stared back at your former confinement cell before you widely smiled and jumped around while shouting.

(Y/N): Woohoo! Freedom! Free at last! Free at last! Free. At. LA-

Shadow slams a hand over your mouth, silencing your elated screams.

Shadow Moonlight: *whisper* Dude, shut up! As much as I share your enthusiasm, you're gonna draw too much attention to us!

(Y/N): *whisper* R-Right, sorry. So, what's your next phase?

Shadow Moonlight: *whisper* Umm... honestly... I didn't think I'd make it this far. Though... the best course of action would be to escape the castle.

He suggested. You thought for a second before perking up upon getting an idea.

(Y/N): *whisper* Hang on, I think I know where we're going. We're going to steal the Time Stone from the Infinity Amulet.

Shadow Moonlight: *whisper* What?! Dude... no offense... but were you born yesterday? You know who has it and has been guarding that amulet with his life.

(Y/N): *whisper* Just listen anyway, dude. I've overheard some stuff from a bunch of V/N's cronies that he sometimes takes off the Infinity Amulet because he can only take so much of its power at a time. Shadowlight told me that the power of the amulet is too much to bear for a long period of time, so to prevent an overpower surge, V/N has to remove the amulet every now and then. That would be our perfect moment to nab the Time Stone.

Shadow Moonlight: *whisper* That's a suicide mission, dude. Besides, even if he were to put it down, I'm sure he'd have one of his underlings lock it up somewhere safe or something. Perhaps he even has a whole security system set up for it!

(Y/N): *whisper* *sigh* Shad... at this point, I pretty much have nothing else to lose. V/N controls all of our friends, his armies are about to take over Equestria, and there's no stopping him when he has the Infinity Amulet. At this point, I'm willing to take any sort of risk if it means getting the chance to turn back time itself.

Shadow wanted to offer a rebuttal, but he could see in your eyes that this was what you wanted to do. He shakes his head and smirks a little.

Shadow Moonlight: *whisper* *groans* You really are a persistent one, dude. *sigh* Fine. I'll help you out.

(Y/N): *whisper* Shadow, no. You've done your part, now it's time to do mine. The last thing I want is you getting caught because of me.

Shadow Moonlight: *whisper* Dude, I already ran the risk of getting caught just by setting foot in here. Face it, you're stuck with me. Plus, think of this as my way of... of making up for what I've done to you and everyone else. Even though at the same time, *sigh* I wish you didn't involve me in this.

(Y/N): *whisper* *sigh* Look, none of that matters now. What matters is finding the Time Stone and fixing all of this. I... I guess you can come, just stay close.

Shadow Moonlight: *whisper* What? You thought I was just gonna waltz around the castle all willy nilly instead of doing that? Come on. I'm an idiot, but I'm not THAT big of an idiot.

You both chuckle in a whisper before slowly leaving the room but not before giving the hallway a quick scan to make sure no one else was there. You both clenched against the wall as you checked around to make sure the area was clear and then raised your hand and pushed it forward, signaling Shadow to follow you. He inches closer to you and as soon as he was back next to you, you continued sneaking down the corridors. When you came to one corridor, you both spotted Demon Shimmer and Midnight Sparkle turning the corner from the far end of the hallway, having what seemed like some small talk about each other's origins.

Demon Shimmer: So, you're saying that you're a creation of V/N?

Midnight Sparkle: Technically, we're both creations of V/N. These bodies, these... forms, each of them had been created using V/N's dark magic. Our consciousness still comes from Sunset and Sci-Twi, but these bodies are V/N's creations. We originated from both of them, V/N just gave us a physical form. Does that make sense?

Demon Shimmer: To some extent, yes.

You and Shadow snuck past them but as you did, your foot made a loud crack from the floor, silencing both villainesses from their conversation as you and Shadow now had panicked expressions.

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Demon Shimmer: Hey, did you hear something?

Midnight Sparkle: I think so. What even was it?

You acted fast by pulling Shadow behind a set of curtains to a nearby window just before the two villainesses turned around and scanned the area.

Demon Shimmer: Think it was a rat?

Midnight Sparkle: Unlikely. After Cozy had that mishap with that one rat, V/N made sure that no vermin could enter.

Demon Shimmer: Then it was probably her. You know how she just LOVES to be mischievous.

Midnight Sparkle: Tch. Tell me about it.

Demon Shimmer turns her head to your direction.

Demon Shimmer: Cozy, you'd better quit it with your stalking or we'll force you to stop!

(Y/N): *whisper* Wow... how dumb are they?

Shadow Moonlight: *whisper* Well, they ARE a fraction of Sunset and Sci-Twi's mind. And quite frankly, Sunset was a pretty mediocre villain during its lifespan and the same goes for Midnight Sparkle, so... that might explain why this is.

Midnight Sparkle: Cozy, don't make us come over there!

(Y/N): *whisper* Shoot! What do we do?!

Shadow Moonlight: *whisper* Just stay still!

He whispered as you both remained hidden. Midnight and Demon Shimmer stared back at the seemingly empty hallway while waiting for "Cozy" to show up. After another minute of waiting, they both groaned in annoyance.

Demon Shimmer: You know what? Let's just ignore her. She'll get bored and leave us alone eventually.

Midnight Sparkle: Fine, fine. Let's just go.

She agreed before they turned and left. You and Shadow stepped out of the curtain and sighed in relief.

(Y/N): Geez, what is it with us always having close calls?

Shadow Moonlight: Well when you have MCS, stuff like that is bound to happen. So, where to now?

(Y/N): Well, we're bound to stumble upon V/N's throne room. He keeps the Infinity Amulet just above his throne almost like he's showing it off to whoever enters. Let's just hope and pray that he's not sitting in it at the moment.

Shadow Moonlight: Fifteen bucks says he's there.

You give him a deadpan glare.

Shadow Moonlight: What? I'm just trying to bring humor to the situation. That is what you do most of the time with your corny one liners, isn't it?

(Y/N): *sigh* If I'm gonna be honest, I don't think I've made a corny one liner in months. I think this whole thing started when the Friendship Games ended because that's when V/N escaped.

Shadow Moonlight: Are you sure it was just because of V/N? You sure seeing someone else there didn't bring you down?

That's when you give him a serious glare.

(Y/N): Dude... now's not the time for that. We've gotta find the Time Stone.

Shadow Moonlight: *sigh* Yeah, yeah. *mutters* I'm just saying...

Eventually, you reached the throne room, judging by the golden black door with an (F/C) fluid coursing through small cracks of it.

(Y/N): Yeah. This is definitely the place.

Shadow Moonlight: That door says it all.

(Y/N): Well, let's not waste more time. Let's get that stone and get out of here.

Shadow Moonlight: Technically, once we get that stone, there won't BE any time to waste.

He playfully shrugs as you push open the doors. They let out a loud creaking sound like the kind doors make when their hinges haven't been lubricated for a while. This immediately gets you into a bit of a panic at the potentiality of anyone hearing that.

(Y/N): Okay, I think we'll take that as a sign that we should hurry.

Shadow Moonlight: What?

His voice faintly echoes from the other side of the room as you turned around and spotted him on the throne, right next to the Infinity Amulet which sat at the very top of V/N's throne. Your jaw dropped at the fact that he had somehow made his way over there quickly without you noticing.

(Y/N): H-How did you...?

Shadow Moonlight: Misdirection.

He latches onto the side of the throne and climbs up to the very top of the chair. He grabs the Time Stone and yanks it out of the Infinity Amulet as the both of you stare at the green glowing diamond hovering in his palm.

Shadow Moonlight: *sigh* Glad to see it's still in one piece.

(Y/N): Of course it would. I doubt V/N would destroy it.

Shadow Moonlight: No, I didn't mean he'd destroy it. I was referring to those power surges from wearing this thing for too long, you know? I was afraid that would've completely shattered one of the stones, that being this one.

You nod before walking over to the window that V/N's stares at and slightly gasps at seeing the outside world for the first time in months. You stared for a little longer before something caught your eye. In one of the many crowds of brain-dead servants were none other than the Rainbooms. They marched in perfect synchronization with the others while building more monuments to V/N. You put a single hand on the window before a tear escapes your eye and rolls down your cheek.

(Y/N): Shadow... when I said that this was your fault... I should have said that it was mine too.

Shadow Moonlight: Yeah, no crap.

He snarked before he turned around and saw your current state. His attitude quickly changed when he saw you crying to yourself and he felt a little guilty for the comment he made.

Shadow Moonlight: *sigh* Sorry. Look, I know you're worried about everyone and quite honestly, I am too, but... think about this for a moment, Y/N. Patriot's got a heart of gold and I'm the one with a heart of stone. You don't need this to stop V/N... and I think you know that... don't you?

He queried. You wanted to say that he was wrong, but upon giving it a second thought, you realized that he was right.

(Y/N): *sigh* I... I do. But... it's what I DO need if I ever wanna see the old Shadow again.

Shadow Moonlight: Do you really think he'd want to see you when you go back there? What exactly are you going to say to him when you find him? I told you that there was no convincing him.

You spun away from the window and frowned at Shadow.

(Y/N): I still have to try, Shadow! The last time I saw him, he just up and teleported away. I spent the next year and a half wondering how I'd see him again, and now, I have that chance. He needs to know that what he did was wrong.

Shadow Moonlight: Why is it so urgent for you to go back there to talk to him? Like I said, you know he's not gonna want to talk to you.

(Y/N): And like I said, I still have to try. I need this, Shadow. It's the only way I'll be able to live with myself. I need some form of closure instead of people constantly telling me "Oh, you should just get over it." because that's not enough, okay?

Shadow Moonlight: You can't just respect his wishes, dude? I mean, yeah, everyone here is in trouble and all, but you don't need it to fix this mess. We could've gone down there, freed Patriot, and then formed the Concinnity Amulet and boom! V/N goes down and everything becomes close to normal again, but instead we're here with this Disharmony Stone because you were too focused on him. You can snap at me for it all you want, Y/N, but that's exactly what it is.

You glare back at him.

(Y/N): Then why did you come along then? If you still believe that this new life is for the better, why did you agree to help me find the Time Stone?

Shadow Moonlight: Simple, to reverse the effects of V/N's mind control.

(Y/N): Well, guess what, that's not what I came here for. I came to get my brother back.

Shadow Moonlight: How do you not understand that this is a selfish act, dude?! We could be just fine right here but, you won't even allow us to live! I don't want to die, Y/N, okay?! I don't want to die! I don't want them to die! I'd hate to be Thanos snapped out of existence! WHY?! WHY DO YOU WANT HIM BACK SO BADLY?!?!

(Y/N): BECAUSE HE'S THE ONLY THING I EVER TRULY DESERVED!!

Shadow was a bit taken aback by your answer.

Shadow Moonlight: What's that supposed to mean? Is his masochism contagious all of a sudden?!

(Y/N): *sigh* No. Look, to be honest, Shadow, none of this would have happened if I hadn't been teleported here into this world all those years ago. V/N wouldn't have assembled the Infinity Amulet if I hadn't been so stupid as to grab Sci-Twi's pendant which allowed him to escape. None of this would have happened if... if I had been killed during that Ursa Major attack that killed my family.

Shadow listened as you continued.

(Y/N): I... I felt like I didn't deserve any of this, okay? I didn't deserve to have a bunch of girls who love me. I didn't deserve to have all of CHS respect me. Shadow was the only thing I felt like I deserved. A true friend. Someone I could talk to for hours on end. Someone who didn't see me as anything else other than his brother in arms.

You turn away and face the window again.

(Y/N): When he left, my life felt meaningless. It felt incomplete. So, yeah, we could reverse time to just before V/N controls everyone, but the old Shadow still won't be there. It's... it's not my perfect life if he's not in it. I... I have to do this. I NEED to see him again. It's... it's the only way I'll forgive myself.

Shadow Moonlight: *sigh* Well, you may not like his greeting when you see him again.

(Y/N): I don't care! Just seeing him again will put me at ease. If I don't, then... I don't know if I could live on.

Shadow Moonlight: ...he really means that much to you, does he?

You nod silently.

Shadow Moonlight: He'll never be able to see that, you know. I know myself better than anyone and... he won't believe that anyone really cares about him.

Shadow didn't say anything for another moment or so before breaking the silence once again.

Shadow Moonlight: Look... I personally don't agree with the idea of you changing everything back, but... but I know that this situation left a heavy toll on your mental state. It's why I had Sunny try to erase your memory of him and then... when she couldn't do it, I tried to do it. You know the rest.

Suddenly, a thought came to his mind.

Shadow Moonlight: Alright, I'll wager with you. I'll let you go back and try to convince him to not alter time. However, if he isn't convinced, then you HAVE to go with MY plan, okay? And when V/N's taken care of, you WILL live with yourself and accept that Shadow's forever gone. You WILL love the Shadowbolt girls regardless of whether you feel that you deserve them or not. We have a deal?

He reached his hand out to you. You looked down at it before turning your eyes back up to him and nodded.

(Y/N): Okay. It's a deal.

You firmly shake his hand to seal the deal. He then hands you the Time Stone as it falls into your hand while he smirks at you.

Shadow Moonlight: I hope you enjoy spending time with the five of them.

(Y/N): Not if they're too busy smothering you with kisses.

You smirked right back at him.

Shadow Moonlight: You wish.

???: Aw, how sentimental.

You and Shadow jump in alarm and instinctively turn the source of the voice. You both sweat at the sight of V/N and his comrades standing in the doorway with smirks.

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Shadow Moonlight: Son of a-

(Y/N): Dude, now's not the time for curses!

Shadow Moonlight: It's only a second long, Y/N.

V/N then decides to pull off the cliche of slow clapping while slowly striding over to you.

(V/N): I've gotta say, the fact that you made it all the way to my throne room is impressive. However, I'm sad to say that your journey ends here.

He levitates the Infinity Amulet onto his neck and aims his now aura covered hand at the both of you.

(V/N): If you wish to be spared a meeting with the Grim Reaper himself, I suggest you hand over the stone.

Shadow Moonlight: At least the Grim Reaper doesn't create mass murders and communist dystopias.

V/N glares at him.

(V/N): This is your final warning. Hand. Over. The. Stone.

You hold the Time Stone close to you.

(Y/N): Not a chance.

Shadow Moonlight: Yeah, I made a bet that he's guaranteed to lose and I'm not going to let you interfere with it!

(Y/N): Exactly-wait, what?

You raise an eyebrow at him as V/N groans in anger.

(V/N): Well... seems you've left me with no other choice. I think I'll just teleport you both to a pit of venomous snakes then.

He reaches down and taps the area where the Space Stone would be... only for him to feel nothing. He zips his head down to look at the Infinity Amulet to see that the Space Stone was missing as well.

Shadow Moonlight: You really think I'd only take one stone? I'm not an idiot. V/N.

V/N looks up and sees Shadow with the Space Stone running through his fingers as he summons an indigo, red, and black portal behind the both of you. Shadow then looks over at you, smiles, and then surprises you by grabbing you and throwing you through the portal. You land on the other side and gaze back through the portal in shock.

(Y/N): S-Shadow, what are you doing?!

Shadow Moonlight: Giving you a headstart, duh.

He smirks as he tosses the Space Stone down toward you as you catch it into your palms and then glance back up at him.

Shadow Moonlight: Guard it well, bud.

*SHANK*

His body lurches backwards at V/N shoving the Disharmony Saber's blade through his abdomen.

(Y/N): NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

You screamed while holding out a hand to him. Shadow smiles weakly back at you.

Shadow Moonlight: D-Dude... r-relax. You're... getting your old Shadow... back... anyway.

V/N pulls out the saber from Shadow as he looks down at his midsection. Blood began to pour out from the large stab wound in his chest and it also began to drip down his mouth.

Shadow Moonlight: *coughs* I told you... *coughs* I'm not afraid to die. See you... around... best friend.

He gives you a salute with two fingers with a smile before collapsing to the floor just as the portal closes up, leaving you all by yourself. You stared back at the space that the portal used to be at with tear filled eyes. Waves of emotions hit you in this moment: sadness, guilt, but most of all, rage. V/N killed Shadow without any mercy. Your whole body shook from just how angry you were which led to your eyes changing into a pair of slitted ones. For a moment, it looked like you were going to go back to V/N's castle just to kill him, but then your memory of Shadow's smiling face just as he was stabbed stopped you from doing so. There was also the fact you still had the one object that could fix that. Your eyes changed back to normal and you breathed in and out to calm yourself. You then decided to look around to see just where Shadow teleported you to and you saw that he sent you to the hilltop where you and Patriot fought.

(Y/N): I guess he must have thought of this place at the last minute. Well, I'm not picky. I'll take what I can get.

You stood back up, reached into your pocket, and pulled out the Time Stone. You eyed it for what felt like forever before closing your fingers around it and began to focus.

(Y/N): *thinking* Time Stone, hear me. Take me to the day when Shadow and I first met.

In it's own way of confirming your answer, the stone started to glow brighter and brighter until the light completely covered your entire body. A flash of light occurs and in a millisecond, you were gone. When you open your eyes back up, you're not met with the darkened atmosphere of V/N's influence, but rather the once busy streets of Canterlot city. You stared wide eyed for a few more seconds before smiling widely and jumping for joy.

(Y/N): YES!! YES, YES, YES!! IT WORKED! I MADE IT!

You screamed in happiness but then thought for a moment as you looked around again.

(Y/N): Hold on... how do I know this really is the day?

You gazed around you for any clues before an idea bulb popped above your head.

(Y/N): Wait, I got it! The playground! It should still be here!

You said before running off towards the city. After running for several more minutes, you made it to your desired location. Your assumption was proven correct when you saw that the arcade was replaced with the playground that used to stand there as kids can be seen running around and playing with one another. Your earlier smile returned to your face, but it quickly went away when you saw a small little boy sitting alone on the swing. You hid behind a nearby building and gazed over at the boy. Your face became a mixture of shock and awe at seeing that this boy... was you. He was idly swinging by himself while staring down at the ground.

(Y/N): *thinking* Dang, I really was a lonely kid before Shadow came along.

Your thoughts were interrupted when you saw something strange in the corner of your eye. You looked and saw a hooded figure walking briskly towards somewhere. You knew in an instant who it was and followed them. They stopped at the side of a building and peered around it. Once you got closer, you were able to hear sounds of what sounded like Patriot and several other kids. The figure was about to step in before you ran over and put a hand on their shoulder, stopping them in place.

(Y/N): Shad? Is... is that you?

???: ... please... don't touch me, sir.

He requested. You didn't listen as you grabbed him and pulled him into a nearby ally, allowing the both of you to have some privacy. You finally let him go and he spun around to face you.

???: Look, I told you, don't tou-

He stopped when he got a good look at you.

???: Oh... it's you.

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He pulled his hood off to reveal that it was indeed your best friend; Shadow Moonlight. You start to tear up and smile at seeing your brother in arms again.

(Y/N): Hey... long time no see, Shad.

Shadow Moonlight: *sigh* I know why you're here, dude and while I do appreciate the effort, nothing you can say or do will convince me to go back.

(Y/N): Shadow... don't do this. Don't you understand that you're destroying your own life and the relationships you formed by changing time itself?

Shadow Moonlight: Yes, I am, but nobody will remember someone whom they've never met in the first place... except you for some reason.

(Y/N): I think the time loop's responsible for that. I think it not only allowed me to live the same day again and again, but it also allowed me to keep my memory before you teleported away.

Shadow Moonlight: That's what I believed it was.

He shakes his head and sighs.

Shadow Moonlight: Why couldn't you just let things be the way they were? I understand that you needed the Time Stone to stop V/N from taking over Canterlot but my counterpart already fixed that up for you!

(Y/N): Wait, how do you know about that?

He then holds up his Time Stone.

Shadow Moonlight: The Time Stone doesn't just show the past or let me travel to a specific point in time, it shows the future or any possible futures that could be impacted by me or whoever wields this stone.

He explained as he pockets the stone before letting out another sigh as he turned around to face you with a disheartened look.

Shadow Moonlight: Each of them loved you. Sunny, Sour, Sugarcoat, Indie, Lemon, Shimmy, Moondancer, and even Wallflower and Juniper and you just left them to dust just to get me back. More importantly, you took away Patriot's chance of living a happier lifestyle just because of me. If that isn't evidence enough that I get in everyone's way, I don't know what is. It gives me all the more reason for why I need to do this.

(Y/N): Shadow, not everything was your fault. A lot of stuff that happened before wasn't caused by you. V/N being released, that was because I stupidly grabbed Sci-Twi's pendant. Gloriosa turning into Gaea Everfree, that was because she wanted to protect her camp. But most of all, Shallow exists because Patriot messed you up so much that it allowed these feelings inside you to build up more and more to where they grew a consciousness of their own. It's not all your fault, Shadow.

Shadow Moonlight: I know that and I was simply taking the blame for every situation I was involved in but, what I did at the festival was actually something I messed up! I ruined your chances to see PostCrush, Y/N! You can say it's because you were being self-centered or that you were blaming me for everything all you want but, the evidence shows that I'm clearly the one at fault!

(Y/N): That still doesn't excuse my behavior towards you. You wouldn't have been so distraught if I hadn't taken you for granted. All you wanted was just to hang out with me. Sure, it could have gone better several times, but you never meant to do any of those things.

Shadow Moonlight: And how many times will it be an excuse to get away from the consequences? Good intentions never justify bad actions! It doesn't matter if my intention was good or bad! The reality is that I ruined your chances to see PostCrush! It doesn't matter what my reasoning was, I ruined your chances to see your idols play live! What kind of friend ruins a chance for their friend to see their idols in the flesh?!

(Y/N): Again, you never meant to do those things, Shadow! I'll admit, you did mess up, but that doesn't mean you have to go back and change our fates!

Shadow Moonlight: Yes it does, Y/N! Look, this works out for the both of us. I get to keep my parents and you get to have a new best friend and the Dazzlings and the Shadow Five get to be a part of your harem. We both win in the end.

(Y/N): But I never wanted this, Shadow! I was happy with what I had and that includes you. The Shadow you were replaced with is stubborn beyond belief, was lonely for almost his entire life, and up until recently he never experienced friendship.

Shadow Moonlight: Do you wanna know why he was stubborn?! Because I forced him to! I made him stubborn, so that you'd never come back here and try to talk me out of this! This is all I have, Y/N! This is all that I'm allowed to have and you won't even let me get it!

(Y/N): What is that supposed to mean?!

He turned away with a sigh.

Shadow Moonlight: It doesn't matter. Look, Y/N... I appreciate the fact that you came all this way for me, I really do, but I'm not meant to be back there. The world's given me two options. I either act like a yes man who supports you on absolutely everything or just stay out of the way. Tried the first option but that didn't work, so...this is how it's gotta be now. I can't go back with you.

You slowly looked down at the ground as your eyes were now covered with a shadow.

(Y/N): Shadow... V/N won. He got all six Disharmony Stones and took over the entire world.

Shadow turned back to you.

Shadow Moonlight: I already know that. Like I said, the Time Stone shows me different outcomes.

(Y/N): Then you know that there's only one way to beat him, right? We need someone willing enough to use the Dark Amulet. And that person is Shallow.

Shadow Moonlight: And you couldn't just use the new Shadow? He was us both combined, except he was more of Shallow than he was of me. Even still, if you needed someone to wield both the Dark and Light amulets, you could use both him and Patriot! I made him nice enough to be deemed worthy of that amulet and I made myself the embodiment of the dark one. A little role reversal you could put it. I thought of everything, Y/N. You never needed me and Shallow to form the Concinnity Amulet, so why don't you just go back there, merge the amulets with the new Shadow and Patriot, put a stop to V/N, have your happy ending, and then we can forget this whole conversation ever happened?

(Y/N): *sigh* Damn it, Shadow, do you really hate yourself so much to the point where you won't even listen to your own best friend's pleas?

Shadow Moonlight: In case you aren't aware, Shallow not only took away my repressed anger towards the entire world, he took away my self-esteem, so I'm the only person who I can get mad at. Though, even without Shallow's existence, I doubt I'd be any different. I'm a failure as a son, a best friend, a boyfriend, and a brother to everybody. I failed my parents, I failed the Shadow Five, I failed Crystal Prep, the Dazzlings, Wallflower, Juniper, Sunlight, Moondancer, Edge, myself, but worst of all... I failed you, Y/N. So, I have to do this. To fix not only my mistakes, but to prevent the mistakes of those I care a whole lot about and make their lives much more pleasant, even if it costs my own. Now, if you don't mind, I'm going to go set things in motion before it gets too late.

He was about to leave the alley before you put a hand on his chest, stopping him once again.

(Y/N): I... I can't let you do that, Shadow.

Shadow Moonlight: *sigh* Come on, Y/N. I don't want to fight you. You already had that one battle with the new Shadow, you don't want to have another. This is really all for the better, but it won't be unless you allow me to make it that way.

He pushed your hand off and walked forwards a few feet before you said something that made him stop again.

(Y/N): Shadow, why does this even matter so much to you? Surely, you should know that we all make mistakes, right?

He sighs before facing you once more.

Shadow Moonlight: Yeah, I do... but... there's a big difference between a simple mishap and an idiotic mistake that hurts your best friend so much to the point where it warrants getting hit by a truck. In that sense, I think it's safe to say that you've gone past the point of forgiveness.

(Y/N): *sigh* By your logic, Shadow, I shouldn't be forgiven for the things I messed up on. I took you for granted on multiple occasions, I dismissed your worrisome feelings about Edge during our trip on the Lux Deluxe, and I left you behind without saying goodbye to you. Those things... aren't so easily forgiven.

Shadow Moonlight: Yet that never stopped me from forgiving them but, that wasn't the same case with what I did. I messed up EVERY time during the Time Loop up until you had to actually waste your time trying to keep me in check.

(Y/N): Shadow... that's all in the past now, or... in this case future since we're in the past. L-Look, the point is, things that happened before shouldn't matter anymore, so why fixate on them?

Shadow Moonlight: Well, you were still fixated on coming back here to talk me out of this, even though everyone's life was at risk. It's exactly why I shouldn't be a part of your life, Y/N. I only cause more problems and drama, even when I'm not around to do anything.

(Y/N): *sigh* You say that you're the only one who feels insignificant. Well, sometimes, I feel just as insignificant with the things I've done.

Shadow Moonlight: Even still, that doesn't stop you from having good things in your life. Born with magic, a guy that can give a girl ecstasy just from a look, a guy everyone respects, even if he's come from a dark place. I don't have that, Y/N. I'm not attractive, I don't have magic aside from the bit Edge gave me, and I'm barely respected by anyone.

(Y/N): Good things were happening to you too, Shadow. You had your own harem, you had so many good relationships with everyone at CPA, and you were student governor.

Shadow Moonlight: CPA never liked me. Not from the beginning and it's never been that way. The Shadow Five were only with me because they thought that your harem would be too big or something. Besides, I know that you have feelings for them, Y/N. I saw that blush when the new Shadow mentioned having Sunny in your harem. Like I said, she deserves someone like you.

(Y/N): But she was already with you, Shadow. She had no interest in me. She told me herself.

Shadow Moonlight: Not until I stepped in to fix that, Y/N. If I was out of the picture, she would've been all yours and that's exactly how it was.

(Y/N): Shadow, why do you even care so much about what I want? Aside from a few things, I'm just a normal teen who doesn't really stand out much.

Shadow Moonlight: *muttering* That's what they want you to believe.

(Y/N): What was that?

Shadow Moonlight: That's what they want you to believe.

(Y/N): Whose "they"? The authors? Because I already know about them.

(Jordanwolfboy9743: Wait, seriously?!)

(Shadowlight9743: *groans* I can already sense our fourth wall insurance going through the roof.)

(TheNintegaGuy: Well, I'm going to have to pay double.)

Shadow Moonlight: No, it's not them it's...

He quickly glanced at the camera for a moment, then back to you as he let out a sigh.

Shadow Moonlight: It's not important, I've wasted too much time already. Patriot's probably long gone by now. Well, it was nice catching up, Y/N, but I need to go back again.

(Y/N): Shadow, I can't let you do that. You deserve a happy ending just as much as everyone else. It shouldn't just be me.

Shadow Moonlight: No, I don't, Y/N! I told you, guys like me don't get happy endings!

(Y/N): Says who?!

Shadow Moonlight: EVERYONE!! Okay?!

You flinch slightly at his tone of voice.

(Y/N): Oh, now, I think we're getting somewhere.

Shadow Moonlight: Oh, For the love of Pete!

He turned away from you as his back was pressed against the other wall of the alley.

(Y/N): Shadow, I just don't understand it. What exactly do you have against yourself? Why do you have such a huge problem with you being happy?

Shadow Moonlight: Look, I'm not the one with the problem, okay? It's the world that seems to have a problem with me! I try to help people the best I can, you know. I mean, I'm not exactly perfect, but I do try and yet instead of actually living up to that, I make it worse. My own friend from kindergarten tried to erase your memories because of me! Midnight Sparkle was a thing because of me! V/N was released from Sci-Twi's spectrometer by you because of me! Patriot forced my parents to skip town because of me! Sunny almost got herself killed because of me! Her father is dead because of me! You almost drowned because of me! You missed every opportunity to see PostCrush because of me! Think about it, Y/N! The only reason yours and everyone else's life is miserable is because I'm in it!

(Y/N): *sigh* Shadow... you need to stop taking the blame for everything. Like I said, you had a lot of good things happening to you. You worked so hard for what you earned. You being with the Shadowbolts is proof of that.

Shadow Moonlight: It doesn't matter how much or how hard I worked to be with the Shadowbolts! Nobody cares about some emo kid getting a harem unless that emo kid was a representation of themselves! That is why it HAS to be you, dude! You are the world's representation and you having the biggest harem in existence is exactly what everybody wants! They just want the Shadow Five to some bland, one-sided, girls that smother you with kisses just like the rest of them! They don't care about personality or the things they go through! All they want is just for them to give you that same affection the others do and nothing else would matter! As for me, all that matters to them is if I'm a jerk to you or not, which I was back at the Friendship Games! It may have been Shallow, but it was still my body! What they demand of me is to be a lifeless nobody who just supports you on absolutely everything! If I even say something remotely negative about you like, "That was a dumb decision" for example, everyone would want me dead in an instant! I know why I'm the world's punching bag, Y/N, and it's simply because I'm not allowed to have ANYTHING good in my life! All I am allowed to do is just stick with you, support you, or just stay out of the way! Do you think I like blaming myself for everything?! Do you think I wanted to give the Shadowbolts up?! NO!! But, I had to because it's what everyone wants! I have to be considerate of you ALL the time or else I'm just selfish! I loved being your friend, dude, but I was tired of everyone spewing venom at me just because I was with the Shadow Five! My parents are the only people I have that I can love without being attacked for it, so that's why I have to do this!

(Y/N): Dude, you think that just because I'm a representation of people that I don't get any backlash? They do spit some hate at me a few times. There was one person who even said I was toxic and there were others that snapped at me for being too harsh when I broke up with Rarity that one time.

Shadow Moonlight: That's only when it's to any one of those girls in your harem! If it were me, nobody would care! In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if they encouraged that! I'm the guy that everyone wants removed from your life because I "took" things from you and treated you like dirt, so I tried to do that myself! My parents are all I have, Y/N! My parents are the only people I'm allowed to love without getting any sort of backlash, so that's why I did this! That's why I had to sacrifice everything I had to do, everything I had to put up with, just so I could make everyone happy in the end! They're happier, Patriot's happier, Juniper, Wallflower, PostCrush, my parents, basically everybody.

(Shadowlight9743: Uhh... dude? Do you need to take five or...?)

Shadow Moonlight: *sigh* No, no. I'm fine.

He waved to the sky and then let out a heavy sigh as he turned away from you.

Shadow Moonlight: Trust me, Y/N. Letting you go was the hardest thing I've ever done but, if they all want every girl in existence to be with you, then why should I be around if I'm just going to get in the way of that? Just do us both a favor and go back to the future and save your girls from V/N. Then you can go on, graduate, marry them along with the girls I used to have, and live in peace for the rest of your life.

You stood silent as Shadow stared back. You honestly, truly couldn't believe how adamant he was about doing this. A small part of you wanted to relent and just accept his decision, but an even larger part of you was saying that he needed to come back. Suddenly, you got an idea.

(Y/N): *sigh* Shad, why don't we do this? We'll both go back and take down V/N, and if... if you're still going to go through with your plan then... I won't interfere. But Shadow, if you do change your mind, please... stay with us. If you don't come back and at the very least help us, V/N will always win and both our world and Equestria will fall. Shadow... what's the point of giving me a good life if we won't be able to live it?

Shadow Moonlight: Because you'll have a replacement that can play my role as your best friend a lot better than I can. Moreover, everyone else will be too satisfied with you getting amorous affection from my girls to really care about what happens to me.

(Y/N): But that can't happen if V/N will always be in the way. Shadow. Please, I truly need your help. I wouldn't have come here if I didn't.

You started to tear up and you wrapped your arms around Shadow in a hug.

(Y/N): *sobbing* P-Please... p-please help u-us, Shadow...

You cried on his shoulder as he didn't say a word for many moments. It didn't last however as he sighs for the thousandth time.

Shadow Moonlight: Fine. I'll put a halt on this for now, but only because I don't want V/N to enslave this world or even Equestria but, I've made up my mind, Y/N. The moment V/N's gone for good, I'll come back here and do what I need to do and you won't interfere this time. Promise?

You ended the hug and stared back at him.

(Y/N): Shadow, I can't ju-

Shadow Moonlight: Promise?!

He shouted desperately with tears in his eyes. This might not be the outcome you wanted, but it's one that you might as well roll with. After your mind was made up, you looked back at Shadow.

(Y/N): I... I promise.

Shadow Moonlight: Pinkie Promise?

(Y/N): Y-Yes. Pinkie Promise.

He narrows his eyes at you.

Shadow Moonlight: Do the full pledge. I know that you didn't do it with the new Shadow when he asked for the promise.

(Y/N): *sigh* Fine. Cross my heart... hope to fly... stick a cupcake... in my eye.

Shadow's narrow eyed glare remains as stared down at you, but then inhaled and exhaled calmly. He took a step closer to you as his narrowed eyes were replaced with a softer but stern expression.

Shadow Moonlight: Good. Now, if we're gonna use me and Shallow as the amulet wielders, first we need to find Shallow at some point in time and take him and I know the perfect place to do it. It'll also help me let off some steam while we're at it.

(Y/N): When would that be at?

Shadow Moonlight: ... the final event of the Friendship Games.

(Y/N): Really? How did he show up during that?

Shadow Moonlight: Y/N, he was pretending to be me the whole time.

(Y/N): R-Right. But, how are we gonna extract him? And for that matter, how would we get him to cooperate with us?

Shadow Moonlight: Well, he's proven time and time again that he hates V/N with a passion, so I doubt that it'd be hard to convince him. Though, if I have to, I will use brute force on him.

(Y/N): Only if all other options are exhausted. I'd rather not have something drastically changed to the timeline as a result.

Shadow Moonlight: Not to worry, Y/N. That's only if he decided to strike first.

You slowly smiled and reached out a hand to him.

(Y/N): Then what are we waiting for? Let's go save the world, brother in arms.

Shadow Moonlight: Heh. Still digging that title, huh?

(Y/N): May as well, for old time's sake.

Shadow Moonlight: I guess. Let's go then.

He grabbed your hand and the two of you disappeared in a bright green light thanks to the Time Stone doing its thing.

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(V/N's Castle)

Back in the present, V/N is seen dragging Shadow's corpse with his companions following behind down a corridor. He wore an expression of frustrated anger while his comrades were wearing one of unease. He glances at the body he was dragging and then glares at his companions.

(V/N): Tell me, how is it that a mere mortal managed to break in, free Y/N, and helped him escape all at once? If none of you are going to do your job, you have no business being here!

Demon Shimmer: W-We honestly didn't know that he was here, my lord! None of us knew!

Midnight Sparkle: E-Exactly! H-He's a lot smarter than he let on!

(V/N): If he could sneak past ALL of you, clearly there's something wrong with my subjects.

His hand began to glow a dark (F/C) which only served to scare his subjects even more.

Tirek: N-Now, Lord V/N, le-let's be reasonable here!

(V/N): I've told you all before, do NOT fail me or I will make you as mindless as the rest of those idiotic cretins down there! Thanks to your stupidity, we've lost two Disharmony Stones, an important hostage, and now there's a chance of the Concinity Amulet being formed!

V/N taps the Mind Stone and aims his aura covered hand at his now former comrades. They all sweat profusely while backing up slowly.

King Sombra: V/N, don't! You wouldn't do this to a former rival, would you?

(V/N): No, I wouldn't, but I would do it to someone who fails to follow my orders!

Demon Shimmer: *mutters* I should've left with Hollow.

Gaea Everfree: P-Please, we beg of yo-

She couldn't finish that plea as V/N's magic rocketed towards the group and in an instant, their free will was sapped, leaving them with dark (F/C) colored eyes and standing motionless.

Legion of Doom: All... Hail... V/N!

(V/N): *chuckles sinesterly* That's better. Now, I guess since all of you are too incompetent to do so, I'll have to firgue out a plan to clean up the mess YOU ALL MADE!!!

He turns away before he let out a scream that shakes the entire city, causing some of the brain-dead people to stumble a little.

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(The Friendship Games)

A series of cheers and applause can be heard over a black screen as we zoom out to reveal the final event taking place just outside the front of CHS. However, the focus shifts a flash of green that occurs behind the school statue and both you and Shadow peek your heads around.

(Y/N): Yep, this is it, alright. The Friendship Games.

Shadow Moonlight: *sigh* Everything about this just gives me a terrible amount of guilt.

(Y/N): *sigh* I know, but... now's not the time to reminisce. How are we gonna extract Shallow from the other you?

Shadow Moonlight: I have a method of doing that.

He holds up his fist as a neon red aura surrounds it in a flame-like property.

Shadow Moonlight: Edge taught me this trick; it's called a soul punch. What it does is when there's two different consciences in one body, it punches one of the other out of it into a physical form.

(Y/N): Huh, okay. I guess that leaves us with how we're gonna separate the other you from the others. Since this is time travel logic, if we were to come across our other selves, something bad might happen, right?

Shadow Moonlight: Well, yes and no. Nothing major like the universe collapsing or anything like that, but they might see us as identity thieves, so chances are, they might become hostile toward us when we're first seen by them.

(Y/N): That still doesn't really answer my first question. How are we gonna get the other you away from everyone else?

Shadow Moonlight: Well, we don't really need to do that.

(Y/N): We don't?

Shadow Moonlight: Not really, no.

(Y/N): I mean, what? Does he walk away from the crowd at some point?

Shadow Moonlight: No, but what would getting him away from the crowd do?

(Y/N): Make it easier for us to get to him without causing too much suspicion?

Shadow Moonlight: Here's the thing though, people are going to wonder where he'll be. One of which would be you.

He points over to your past self. You sigh at this.

(Y/N): Then, what are we gonna do?

Shadow Moonlight: We'll have to take the past Shadow down by force. Even if we pulled him away, there's no way he'd be willing to cooperate because Shallow's in control of him. If the other Y/N gets involved... you may have to take him on.

(Y/N): *sigh* This brings a whole new meaning to the taunt "why are you hitting yourself?"

Shadow Moonlight: At least now you'll have an answer for it.

(Y/N): Well, we're not gonna get anywhere by standing around, are we?

Shadow Moonlight: No, we're not.

You and Shadow turned back to face the crowds as Dean Cadance and Vice Principal Luna's voices came over the speakers.

Dean Cadance: Since the score is tied, the final event will determine the winner of the Friendship Games.

Vice Principal Luna: Somewhere on campus, two pennants from each school have been hidden. The first team to find their school's flags and bring them back wins.

Dean Cadance: And as soon as our teams are ready, we'll begin.

As you waited, you just so happened to glance up at the statue and saw that one of the two Crystal Prep Academy pennants had been hidden behind the head of the statue. You facepalm and groan at this.

(Y/N): Seriously? Was it just bad luck that we ended up losing to CPA every time or was there cheating involved on CPA's part?

Shadow Moonlight: Cheating is exactly what Cinch has been doing ever since Sunny's father died. That wine and the traumatic loss of her husband really struck a nerve on her. Made her believe that bonds with people don't matter and it's only about how they see you.

(Y/N): This event truly sucks big time.

Shadow Moonlight: *sigh* Yeah, it does. It would've been better if our schools just did regular hangouts monthly rather than just doing some competitive crapfest every four years. You know, that's got me thinking, that means that the students only get to compete in the Friendship Games or even witness it once in their life. Unless of course they get held back. So, how is it that my classmates have participated in the Friendship Games prior to this one?

(Y/N): Who knows? Anyway, I think Cinch is about to give the Shadowbolts a pep talk.

Shadow Moonlight: Right. She was trying to go with the level playing field option.

(Y/N): In other words, cheat.

Shadow Moonlight: Yeah, and her defense was probably gonna be, "They used it first"! I swear, for a principal in her late thirties, she was acting really childish.

The both of you looked back to see that Principal Cinch's musical number had come to a close as the orb of light was now high above where the event was taking place. Cracks formed all around it before it exploded seconds later. V/N is seen in the orb's place as he slowly stands and removes his mask before tossing it away.

(Y/N): *sigh* I swear, V/N truly is my worst nightmare.

Shadow Moonlight: You know, thinking about it, we actually have a lot more in common than we were aware of. I had Shallow, which was basically my V/N, we both have harems, and we have long and tragic backstories.

(Y/N): Well, at this point Shad, I don't think it's a coincidence anymore since it happened more than three times.

Shadow Moonlight: It's almost as if... we're one and the same.

You turned back to him with a curious gaze.

(Y/N): It... it does feel that way, doesn't it? Even though we're entirely different people.

Shadow Moonlight: Y/N, I think... there might actually be more to us meeting than just fate. I don't know how to put it, but... there must be something else we're missing here.

(Y/N): What could it be though?

Shadow Moonlight: Beats me.

He shrugged. A flash of light averted your attention and you looked to see that Sci-Twi had transformed into Midnight Sparkle.

Midnight Sparkle: You were right, V/N! I didn't understand magic before, but I do now!

(Y/N): Man, didn't think I'd hear that line ever again.

Shadow Moonlight: There's something very off putting about it, though.

(Y/N): Such as?

Shadow Moonlight: I mean, she says she understands magic and then later she says, "There's more magic there and I want to understand it all". Don't you think that contradicts her implication that she understands magic already?

(Y/N): Huh, now that you mention it, it kinda does contradict her earlier statement.

You then noticed that she had her sights aimed on the statue and her hands were glowing. In an instant, you knew what she was about to do and you quickly grabbed Shadow and ducked down just as a blast was fired at the statue, shattering it to pieces.

(Y/N): Geez! What even was the point of destroying the statue?

Shadow Moonlight: Probably to show off her power. Thanks for the save by the way, dude.

(Y/N): Yeah, no problem. Now that I think about it, this probably wasn't the best place for a hiding spot.

Shadow Moonlight: Shoot! Did they see us?

You swiveled your head around the pedestal to see that everyone else was still too busy with Midnight Sparkle to have seen either of you.

(Y/N): I don't think so. Come on. Let's go hide behind the bleachers while they're distracted by Midnight Sparkle.

Shadow nods before the two of you take off towards one of the bleachers. Thankfully, due to everyone else being distracted, no one noticed you, especially your past self who was too busy having an internal crisis with himself. You peer through the bleacher slits at your past self and couldn't help but feel a little sorry for him. You remember this incident even to this day and it was one that you wished never happened. You then got an idea and grabbed your geode and activated Sunset's power which didn't go unnoticed by Shadow who raised an eyebrow at you.

Shadow Moonlight: Dude, what are you doing?

(Y/N): Giving my past self a little motivation.

Shadow Moonlight: What use is Sunset's power though? You can't do it without touching him.

(Y/N): That's not the only power I'm using.

You replied with a smirk before activating Rainbow's power as well and entering Hyper Speed where everything except you stood still.

(Y/N): Okay, here goes nothing.

You run over to your past self and place a hand on his forehead. Your eyes turned white before changing back seconds later. You then ran back and sat next to Shadow before speeding time back up to normal. You then closed your eyes and focused and were able to see inside your past self's mind. You then cleared your throat and spoke.

(Y/N): *telepathy* Y/N, can you hear me?

Your past self perks up and lifts his head.

Past (Y/N): *thinking* Oh, god! I'm hearing voices! Get out! Get outta my head! I had enough voices in my head already!

(Y/N): *telepathy* *sigh* No, no you're not. This is your conscious, moron, obviously.

Past (Y/N): *thinking* I don't have a conscious!

(Y/N): *telepathy* Well, you do now. Listen, I know what you're going through right now, but you've gotta listen. You can argue with yourself over and over again about whether your a monster or not, but let me point something out to you. You see Shadow fighting with V/N over there?

You ask as he looks to see just that.

(Y/N): *telepathy* Well, he's going to die if you don't do something about it. Are you gonna go save him or are you going to wallow in your own self pity?

Past (Y/N): *thinking* Well, he made it perfectly clear he doesn't want to talk to me, so why should I?

(Y/N): *telepathy* Because that's your job as a savior, of course. Your duty is to protect those around you regardless of whether they want it or not. Sure, you might have had a rather bad moment with Shadow, but does that mean he deserves to die because of it?

Past (Y/N): *thinking* Yes.

Sunset Shimmer: Y/N? Y/N, snap out of it!

She shakes his shoulder, but he doesn't reply to her due to him still speaking with you.

(Y/N): *telepathy* You see? Even Sunset wants you to do something. Are you gonna let her down?

Past (Y/N): *thinking* I... I'm not even sure who I am anymore. Am I a user? Am I a puppet? Am I a savior? Am I a villain? Am I someone's friend or enemy? What... what am I?

(Y/N): *telepathy* Dude, you're Y/N L/N! The Savior of CHS. The one who solved everyone's problems no matter how big or small they were. Don't let some edgy dark version of yourself tell you otherwise. Now, I'll ask again. Are you going to save Shadow or not?

Past (Y/N): *thinking* How can I call myself a savior after abandoning my friend and having that... thing inside me all this time? I... I'm a fake. I'm nothing... but a fake. I guess Shadow was right. Maybe I was a fake friend after all.

(Y/N): *telepathy* If you really were a fake, then why do you seem to be having an internal crisis with yourself? If you really accepted that you really were a fake, then you wouldn't be having this conversation with yourself now, would you?

It took your past self quite a few seconds to try and retort to that, but the more he tried to counter that statement, he realized that you definitely had a point.

Past (Y/N): *thinking* Well... I'm not completely sure that questioning my worth as a whole really says that much about if I'm real, but... I kinda see where you're coming from. No matter what he feels about me, I've gotta save Shadow!

(Y/N): *telepathy* Oh, by the way. That's not Shadow.

Past (Y/N): *thinking* Wait, what?

Sunset Shimmer: Y/N, come on! You have to do something! We need your help! We need you to be the Savior of CHS so, PLEASE!!!

When she shook his shoulder more, he finally snapped out of his thoughts and turned to her.

Past (Y/N): Sunset, try to keep the dark angel occupied! I'm gonna save Shadow!

Shadow Moonlight: Wait, what? NO!!

He tried calling out to him as you slapped a hand over his mouth, silencing him as your past self ran over to V/N and his past self and sent a blast towards V/N's arm and severing it.

(V/N): Now what?

He turns to see your past self with his arm out and panting. Back with you and Shadow, you take his hand off and let him go.

Shadow Moonlight: Dude, why'd you do that?!

(Y/N): It's what had to happen, Shadow. I didn't understand it when it happened to me, but now I do.

Shadow Moonlight: No, you don't understand, Y/N! That was our perfect opportunity to get Shallow!

(Y/N): Shadow, V/N was going to kill you, remember?

Shadow Moonlight: If we timed it right, we could have tackled him when V/N wasn't looking, but because you're now involved, there's no way we can get to him without your past self being there.

You put a hand to your chin and started thinking. A few seconds passed before another idea came to mind.

(Y/N): Not necessarily, look again.

Shadow does so and sees that V/N escaped through the portal and the past Shadow was still on the ground unconscious due to V/N punching him.

(Y/N): If we act quick enough, we can extract Shallow as your past self is passed out.

Shadow Moonlight: We can't extract consciousness if he's unconscious.

(Y/N): Not unless we dig deep enough into his mind. Thanks to Sunset's geode power, I just might be able to.

Shadow Moonlight: And what if somebody sees our unconscious bodies while we're in there?

(Y/N): Oh, trust me. It'll be like we're not even there.

You put a hand on his shoulder and grab your geode, once again activating Rainbow's Hyper Speed. This time, Shadow was moving at the same speed as you as you pulled him over to his past self's unconscious body. Shadow looks to see everyone else standing perfectly still.

Shadow Moonlight: Whoa, this is trippy.

(Y/N): I figured this would be a surprise to you. By the time we're finished, it'll all happen in the blink of an eye. This'll give us plenty of time to get Shallow out of your past self's mind. Still think it's impossible?

You ask with a raised eyebrow and a smirk. Shadow just looks at you for a second before looking at his past self's unconscious body again slightly dumbfounded.

Shadow Moonlight: Um... yes because I'm pretty sure he's gonna see that I'm there and it might make him lose his head.

(Y/N): As long as my geode glows, we'll still be in Hyper Speed, so there's nothing to worry about, Shad. Now, let's do this.

You place a hand on both Shadow and his past self's shoulders and close your eyes. Both yours and his eyes flashed white before collapsing to the ground. When you reopened them, you saw yourselves in a black void of sorts similar to the one V/N was in before he escaped.

Shadow Moonlight: Did... did it work?

(Y/N): I think so. Not really seeing anything though.

???: I was expecting you sooner. As you must know, you're already too late.

A third voice startled the both of you. For a moment, you recognized that voice and you turned to see the owner of said voice. Standing just a few feet away from you was none other than Shallow Moonshine who stood with crossed arms and his signature frown.

Shadow Moonlight: H-How did you know about us?

Shallow Moonshine: You really think I wouldn't notice you and that idiot entering my own mind? What kind of moron do you take me for?

Shadow Moonlight: Well, technically because we're the same person, I'd say a huge one.

(Y/N): Shallow, we came here to talk, not listen to your constant toxicity.

Shallow Moonshine: Well, that ain't happening, you pretentious dick! You have cost me so much and yet you don't feel a single damn shred of remorse for any of it! Get out of here or else I'll give you the boot!

???: Ugh. Shallow?

A fourth voice came from off to the side. You all turned to see the past Shadow standing not too far away while rubbing the side of his head in pain.

Past Shadow Moonlight: Did we get knocked out?

Shallow Moonshine: Oh, thanks for the question, Captain Obvious!

Past Shadow Moonlight: *sigh* I can only guess what that means.

He looks and sees both you and Shadow as well. His annoyed look was replaced with shock when his eyes laid upon the both of you.

Past Shadow Moonlight: But... why are there two of me? And what are you doing here, Y/N?

(Y/N): *sigh* I guess this was unavoidable, wasn't it?

Shadow Moonlight: We came here to get him.

He points to Shallow as he narrows his eyes at him and starts slowly approaching him.

Shadow Moonlight: Now, look. We can either do this the easy way, or the hard way, Shallow.

Shallow Moonshine: Oh, when did the big baby suddenly grow a pair?

Shadow Moonlight: I didn't, but if there's one thing you and I both know is that I hate myself with a burning passion and since you're a part of me, I think you can see where this is going.

Shallow Moonshine: Pfft, forget it! Why would I wanna work with you and that self-righteous asshole you call a friend?

Shadow Moonlight: I didn't come here to coax you... I came here to do what I should have done long ago; beat the living crap out of you.

Shallow Moonshine: Is that so? I'd like to see you try.

He says this as he cracks his knuckles menacingly. You were about to step in before Shadow put up a hand to stop you.

Shadow Moonlight: This one's mine, bud, save your energy for V/N. Keep the young one away from this.

You step back and reluctantly nod before turning to Shadow's past self.

(Y/N): I think you should take a step back if you wanna avoid getting socked in the face.

Past Shadow Moonlight: I think that's already gonna happen.

He points to his future self who got into a fighting stance while glaring at Shallow.

Shallow Moonshine: I'll make sure you regret this, Shadow Moonlight.

Shadow Moonlight: Why don't you put your money where your mouth is?

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Shallow slowly began to hover into the air while stretching his arms out to the sides as magic began to build up within his hands. He threw his arms forward and a barrage of blasts fired themselves towards Shadow who acted quickly by running to the side and avoiding them. Shallow brings his arms together as small green and purple particles begin to flow into his hands. He then released it as a black ball of green and purple energy appeared in front of him as it began to grow bigger and bigger at an alarming rate. Eventually, it explodes and the falling debris consists of multiple shadow clones of Shallow and some other unique creatures.

Shadow Moonlight: You are a true edgelord, Shallow. I'll give you that.

Shallow Moonshine: Don't patronize me! Kill him!

He orders as the army of shadows charge at Shadow while Shallow pulls his hand backward as a black and green ball of magic starts to grow within his palm. Right as Shadow was in the middle of fighting off Shallow's companions, he was then slammed with Shallow's magic ball, hitting him hard as he was knocked back by thirty feet.

Shadow Moonlight: *thinking* *sigh* I'm gonna lose. Nothing else to expect from a mistake though.

He stands back up and then charges through the crowd of shadows, ramming each of the ones that blocked his path until he got to Shallow who groaned at seeing him still intact.

Shallow Moonshine: How much does it take to kill this pathetic wimp?!

Shadow Moonlight: Literally nothing. You're just not trying hard enough.

This managed to strike a nerve on Shallow who decided to straight up charge at high speeds towards Shadow and football tackle him to the ground. He started to slam his face with jabs and hooks out of pure raw anger. Trinkets of blood, black eyes, and loose teeth started to emit from Shadow, but he could only stare at his bitter half with indifference. Shallow stopped punching for a moment and gave his opponent a baffled stare.

Shallow Moonshine: Seriously?! You're not gonna even TRY and beg for your life?!

Shadow Moonlight: What life? I never had one to begin with.

Shallow stares for another few seconds until he chuckles.

Shallow Moonshine: So, you really have accepted your inferiority. About damn time if you ask me.

Shadow Moonlight: Trust me, I've been through enough to come to terms with it, so why don't you just make it easier on me and deliver the final blow?

Shallow Moonshine: Oh, I'll gladly do that.

He lifts a fist above him and stares down at Shadow one final time. Meanwhile, you stared in worry at Shadow potentially dying as a result of taking on Shallow by himself.

(Y/N): I... I can't just stand here and do nothing! I-I've gotta-

Past Shadow Moonlight: Wait, Y/N! Look!

He points and sees that Shallow still had his fist in the air and was now slightly shaking for some reason. His face showed a mixture of hate, anger, and hesitation. He then surprised you by letting out a loud groan and putting down his fist and getting off of Shadow.

Shallow Moonshine: Forget it! I thought it'd be fun to kill you, but you just completely sapped the fun out of it.

Shadow Moonlight: Heh. Looks like I win.

Shallow Moonshine: How does making yourself a punching bag give you a win?

Shadow Moonlight: It doesn't. This does.

He makes a sudden fist as a neon red flame-like aura surrounds it and then throws it straight to Shallow's face, launching him upward as he screams in anger and then disappears, signaled by the white star that appeared in the distance.

Shadow Moonlight: Have a nice trip.

He salutes with two fingers in Shallow's direction.

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You, meanwhile, stared unblinking at everything that just transpired. Realization then struck you before you gave Shadow a proud smile.

(Y/N): You... you purposefully threw the fight to lower his guard, didn't you?

Shadow Moonlight: Sometimes, pity can break even the most heartless of foes. I knew that I couldn't face him in a fight, so I decided to be sneaky about it. Being a pitiful masochist really has its perks.

Past Shadow Moonlight: So, where'd he go?

Shadow Moonlight: Well, I launched him out of your mind, so now what we're going to do is take him with us and you can... I don't know, just enjoy the ride with Y/N.

Past Shadow Moonlight: B-But wait! I'm still really confused by this. Just who are you?

You sigh and turn to Shadow.

(Y/N): You think it would do some harm if we told him?

Shadow Moonlight: Of course not.

You sigh once again before turning to his past self.

(Y/N): Okay, here's the thing. It sounds hard to believe, but this other Shadow and I are from the future. We came back to the Friendship Games in order to get Shallow for something that happens in the near future.

Past Shadow Moonlight: Wait a minute, Y/N. What are you talking about? What happens to us in the future? What, do we become a-holes or something?

(Y/N): What? No, no, of course not. V/N assembles a powerful Equestrian artifact called the Infinity Amulet and uses it to turn everyone, and I mean everyone, into his mind-controlled servants and the only thing powerful enough to counteract the amulet was another one called the Concinnity Amulet, but it was split apart into two pieces, the Dark and Light Amulets. The wielders of both have to have a heart of gold and a heart of stone in order to make the Concinnity Amulet whole again which is why we came back in time to get Shallow since he's the only one cruel enough to wield the Dark Amulet.

Past Shadow Moonlight: And I'm assuming you're the one who's got the heart of gold?

(Y/N): Actually, no. That'd be you, or in this case, the future you.

Shadow Moonlight: You sure it's not you? I mean, you're a bit more pure than I am, Y/N.

(Y/N): Maybe so, but you've gone through so much and yet you still see good in people. You're the perfect candidate.

Shadow Moonlight: I'm pretty sure actions speak louder than words and you've saved the world plenty more than I have.

(Y/N): *sigh* That might be true, but... I still have some of V/N's influence within me, so I doubt that the Light Amulet would accept me.

Shadow Moonlight: Didn't it bond with your geode that one time after you trained with Edge?

(Y/N): It did, but that seemed more like a power boost than actually tapping into the true power of the amulet itself.

Shadow Moonlight: But how would you know that? How do you know that's not the true power of the amulet? For all we know, the true power could come from when they're merged together.

(Y/N): I don't know. I guess we'd have to test that when we get back to the present.

Past Shadow Moonlight: Sooo... things really do go bad for us in the future. I should have guessed that.

(Y/N): Sure, it may be really messed up in the future, but the two of us are trying to fix that. It's one of the main reasons why we jumped in here. Speaking of which, we should probably get back outside. I don't know if my Hyper Speed is still active or not. Plus, we really need to wrangle up Shallow before he gets any ideas of escaping. By the way, did you have a plan on how we would capture him, Shadow?

Shadow Moonlight: My initial plan was to knock him out, but because that's obviously out of the picture, we'll have to figure something else out.

You groan a little before looking back at Shadow's past self.

(Y/N): I guess this is the part where we exit your mind then. Also, could you maybe do us a favor and not tell everyone else that we were here? We wouldn't wanna cause too much shock especially with what's going on right now with you guys.

Past Shadow Moonlight: My lips are sealed, buddy.

(Y/N): Oh, and you may wanna act like Shallow's still inside you just so nothing will be suspicious.

Past Shadow Moonlight: Wh-What?! B-But... I can't do that! I can't be mean to anyone, especially you, Y/N!

(Y/N): *sigh* I know that it might be unorthodox for you, but trust me, it's for the best, okay? Plus, you do want an apology from my past self, right? I mean, I know we didn't want to leave, but we didn't really help the situation by saying goodbye.

You put a hand on his shoulder.

(Y/N): Believe me, this is what you've gotta do.

Past Shadow Moonlight: B-But, I don't need an apology, Y/N! Seeing you back is enough for me.

Shadow Moonlight: He doesn't have to do it, Y/N. I'm sure it won't change the timeline that much. Plus, it'll really save you a lot of emotional stress.

(Y/N): I... I guess I could do without that kind of stress. Alright, you don't need to act like a jerk, but you will have to fight Midnight Sparkle if you wanna snap Twilight out of it.

Shadow Moonlight: Okay, that part, I do have to agree with him, past me.

Past Shadow Moonlight: You don't have to tell me twice, future guys. Twilight needs me and I'm gonna help get her back!

(Y/N): Then that's good enough for us. Come on, Shad. Let's get back.

Shadow Moonlight: Okay!

The two of you looked up at the dark black abyss and then launched yourselfs off of the ground and up toward the dark void with the past Shadow waving goodbye to the both of you silently. You and Shadow snapped out of your unconscious states and found yourselves back in the outside world with Hyper Speed still active. You powered off your geode and allowed time to speed up again as Shadow's past self woke up and stood up slowly.

(Y/N): Remember, dude, we were never here.

Past Shadow Moonlight: Got it!

He gave you a thumbs up before running over to join your past self. You look back at Shadow only to gasp at seeing that Shallow was found passed out next to him.

(Y/N): Okay, I guess this'll be easier than we thought. Grab one of his arms. We're gonna drag him away from here.

Shadow Moonlight: Did he like, run into a wall or something?

(Y/N): No, I think your punch managed to knock him out cold. Dang, I didn't know you had that kind of strength, bud.

Shadow Moonlight: I don't think I do, so he must be faking it or something.

(Y/N): Only one way to find out.

You pulled your leg back and kicked the side of Shallow's head hard, earning a small groan from him, but he still doesn't move.

(Y/N): *sarcasm* Sorry, didn't see you there.

Shadow just stared at you with a raised eyebrow to which you reciprocate and shrug at him.

(Y/N): What? He had that coming for the longest time. Admit it, deep down, you enjoyed that to a degree.

Shadow Moonlight: Well... I am a masochist, so I guess I did in a way.

You and Shadow knelt down and grabbed both of his arms and dragged him behind the school. You laid him next to a wall and pulled out the Time Stone.

(Y/N): Okay, I guess all that's left to do is go back to the present.

Shadow Moonlight: Yeah, but one minor issue. Everything's still under V/N's command.

(Y/N): Not anymore, dude. Remember, I stopped you from changing time, so that should mean everything has reverted back to normal.

Shadow Moonlight: Dude, Edge and V/N were unaffected by the effects of the Time Stone which means V/N still has power.

(Y/N): *sigh* It's simple, time travel logic, dude. You change something bad that happened before and the future is changed.

Shadow Moonlight: Can't I just stay here and live in secrecy?

(Y/N): Shad, you promised you'd help me take down V/N, remember?

Shadow Moonlight: *sigh* Well, the only way we can get them now is to get Edge and then find Patriot. I think we already know where Edge is, but finding Patriot might be where it gets bumpy.

(Y/N): Actually, it shouldn't be too difficult if you remember. If I'm correct about this, Patriot should be locked back up in Edge's void realm when I saved you from him the second time. As for Edge, I remember you placing the pendant he was in back in the RV during the Starswirled Music Festival. By that logic, if we were to go back to the present, he should appear back around your neck.

Shadow let out a sigh as he placed his hand on his forehead and then slowly lowered it as he looked at you with a more serious expression.

Shadow Moonlight: Look, Y/N, I got to level with you, alright? I don't... I don't wanna go back there. Can we please just get the amulets from here?

(Y/N): No, Shadow. You agreed to help me defeat V/N. Are... are you gonna go back on our deal all of a sudden?

Shadow Moonlight: No, no! Not at all! I just... wanna be able to finish at this point in time.

(Y/N): Well, what's wrong with finishing it in the present?

Shadow Moonlight: I'd rather not show my face there.

He looked down at the ground with a sad sigh. You walked up and wrapped him in a one armed hug.

(Y/N): Shad... I know that you feel like you don't deserve them, but... think about all the good things you did for them and what they led up to. You stood up for them countless times, you supported them when the going got tough, but most of all, you got them to love you in the end.

Shadow Moonlight: I think you've mistaken simping for good virtue.

(Y/N): If one of us is mistaking anything, it's you, dude. Look, Shadow, I really don't mind them being in your harem. You were with them long before I ever was and they've made it really clear that they wanted to be with you, no one else.

Shadow Moonlight: It never mattered what I wanted. All that matters is you getting to kiss every girl that you come across. That was the whole point of this, right? To give them the impression that they're loved by many when in life they're barely loved at all? I guess it shows how much in common we have.

(Y/N): *sigh* Shadow, I did all this so that I could not only save the world from V/N, but also to have you back in my life. Not some stubborn version, you, buddy. I went through hell and back to see you again. Doesn't that show that there's people who care for you?

Shadow Moonlight: That's a mistake people make most of the time. I'm not someone anyone wants or needs to care about and that's how it's been. I'd rather not fight something I can't win.

He sighs again before removing your hand from around his shoulder and carrying on.

Shadow Moonlight: Look, I've already made it clear that I still intend to change my fate and there's nothing you can say that'll change my mind. I'm still willing to help you defeat V/N, but after he's taken care of, I'm gone. I refuse to be burdened with death threats and insults for "stealing" something any further, Y/N.

You gave him a sigh of your own.

(Y/N): Well, our agreement's still in effect, so there's a chance that your mind might be changed by the end of this.

Shadow Moonlight: Don't count on it. There's only so much toxicity a guy can take.

You place a hand on Shallow's shoulder while Shadow puts a hand on yours. In another flash of green, all three of you disappear.

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(V/N's Castle)

When we cut back to V/N, he can be seen walking through the long corridors of his castle, annoyed at the idea of his followers failing him for not capturing Shadow or O/N.

(V/N): That's the last time I rely on others. It's like the old saying goes "If you want something done right, do it yourself." Well, I'll gladly take care of Y/N when he-

He's cut off when everything around him abruptly changed in a millisecond much to his confusion. He now found not only himself, but also his castle back in the Void Realm. He looks around, taking in what just happened.

(V/N): What?! But... how is this possible? How ca-

He cuts himself off when he realizes just what was going on when the memory of you escaping with the Time Stone reentered his mind. Soon, a scowl spread across his face. He then lets out a blood curdling scream and smacks the ground with a single fist, shaking the entire castle as if a massive earthquake hit.

(V/N): *growls* This is only a minor setback, Y/N. One way or another, I WILL have control over them all!

???: Hey! You mind not causing an earthquake?!

He looks off to the side and sees Cozy Glow wearing a nightcap and with a teddy bear tucked under her arm while using the other to rub the sleep out of her eyes. V/N was just about to tell her off before taking a slow breath and calming himself.

(V/N): My apologies. I've got a lot on my mind.

Cozy Glow: Well, can you express it in a way that doesn't involve us suffering for it?

(V/N): Of course.

He walks past her and stops to peer over his shoulder at her.

(V/N): Round the others up. I do believe it's time that we set our plan in motion.

Cozy Glow: Wait, when did you come up with a plan?

(V/N): Just now.

Cozy Glow: With what though? We have no chance against Y/N and his friends. I just don't se-

Her sentence is ended when the tip of the Disharmony Saber is hastily pointed just in front of her face, startling her from just how quick it was. Her eyes land on the tip before making their way up to V/N to see him with an angry frown and his eyes glowing dark (F/C).

(V/N): Round. Them. Up.

He puts the sword away and walks off leaving a now shaking Cozy Glow by herself.

Cozy Glow: *mutters* A "please" would've been nice.

She then turns around and walks away grumbling to herself.

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(Canterlot High)

When you and Shadow finally reappear, you found yourselves just beside the portal to Equestria. You then turned around and were greeted with a very welcoming sight. Canterlot High School, in all it's former glory. You smile before turning to give Shadow a cocky smirk.

(Y/N): See? What'd I tell you, dude?

Shadow Moonlight: Great. Now, I'm gonna go live in Equestria for another... I don't know. Ten? Thirty years, maybe? You know, just enough until everyone forgets my existence.

He turned and was just about to leap through the portal before you ran in front of him, blocking off the entrance.

(Y/N): Oh, no you don't! You promised, remember?

Shadow Moonlight: Well, I can keep my promise in Equestria. He's gonna show up there eventually, anyway. If you need me to merge the amulets, I'll be over there.

(Y/N): Not if we cut him off first.

Shadow Moonlight: What are you getting at?

You smirk.

(Y/N): Before I tell you, we're gonna need a bunch of backup.

Shadow Moonlight: Okay, I'm going to Equestria. See you in twenty years or so, Y/N.

He tries to push past you, but you put a hand on him to stop him.

(Y/N): We'll go there eventually, Shad, but first, we've gotta round up the Rainbooms.

Shadow Moonlight: Just the Rainbooms?

He raises an eyebrow.

(Y/N): Not just them, but also Edge, Hollow, and O/N. Then, we'll pay Equestria a visit for something that'll help us.

Shadow Moonlight: Wait, does O/N even know us here?

Realization came to you in the form of thinking about it just a little closer.

(Y/N): Oh, right. Since we altered time back to what it was, he wouldn't have known us. Well, I'm sure we can still manage with or without him.

Shadow Moonlight: Or, we could re-introduce ourselves to him and coax him to help us.

(Y/N): Tell you what, you go recruit him, I'll go get the others, and we meet up in Edge's Void Realm, sound good?

Shadow Moonlight: Sounds good to me, but that's all you're recruiting, right? Just Edge, Hollow, and the Rainbooms?

(Y/N): Well, that's why we'll also be paying Equestria a little visit. I've got a bit of a favor to ask from Twilight.

Shadow Moonlight: *thinking* Thank god. I won't be getting verbally attacked... for now, at least. *speaking* Such as?

He asks again while you smirk again.

(Y/N): You'll see. Alright, let's get going. Both worlds depend on it.

Shadow Moonlight: Yup. Got it. Let's go.

You salute each other before taking off to set the plan in motion. As you ran, you reached into your pocket and felt your phone before pulling it out and texting the Rainbooms to meet up at your place. They all respond with an okay as you ran down the street towards your home. When you made it, you waited only a few minutes before they finally arrived.

Sunset Shimmer: Y/N, hey! What's the situation?

She asked. You stared at each of them before a happy, tear filled smile made its way to your features. You then used your magic to pull each and everyone of them into a group hug much to their surprise.

Rainbow Dash: W-Woah! I don't mind group hugs, babe, but what's this for?

(Y/N): *sniff* I'll... I'll explain at another time. Let's just head over to the living room, okay?

Everyone nods as your harem races out of the main foyer to the living room. You were about to follow when a hand was placed on your shoulder, prompting you to look over your shoulder to see it was Shadow with a serious expression.

Shadow Moonlight: Hey Y/N?

(Y/N): Woah, that was fast. Did you get O/N to agree to come here?

Shadow Moonlight: Yeah, he's back at my place right now with Edge and Hollow, but I needed to tell you something. We may be back in our original timeline, but do not expect me to be amorous with the Shadowbolts like I used to because as far as I'm concerned, they're not my girls anymore.

(Y/N): *sigh* Well, what happens if they start getting amorous with you? Are you just gonna ignore them?

Shadow Moonlight: No, I'm gonna break it off.

(Y/N): What?! Dude, you can't just break their hearts like that.

Shadow Moonlight: What does it matter? I'm still altering the past one way or another. Might as well just get it out of the way. Besides, it'll be a perfect opportunity for you to confess to them. That's what everyone else wants.

(Y/N): *sigh* Shadow, you ca-

Shadow Moonlight: Yes, I can! Stop trying to convince me otherwise, Y/N! I didn't like changing time, you know! I hated doing any of it, but I don't have a choice anymore! I'm tired of having to sit through every bit of toxicity from people because I have something you don't, so I'm forced into giving everything up to get people off my back!

He stops to take a breather and looks at you apologetically.

Shadow Moonlight: I'm sorry, it's just... nevermind. I'm gonna go break the news to them. It'll hurt me more than it'll hurt them, but... then again, it's not like what I do matters.

He turned and started walking off to the front door.

(Y/N): Shadow, if you do this, you'll be losing the one thing that you truly earned for yourself.

You called out to him as he carried on walking. He grasped the door handle and sighed before glancing back at you sadly as tears started to fall from his face.

Shadow Moonlight: I know... but, they'll get over it. Just tell them you love them and then their hearts will be repaired in an instant. They'll forget about me just like you were supposed to.

(Y/N): That's not how it works and you know it.

Shadow Moonlight: Cleary, you don't have any idea how much plot control you have.

With that said, he opened the front door and exited your home. Your eyes lower to the floor and you sigh once again.

(Y/N): *thinking* I'm starting to think that I'll never get through to him. He has to though. I refuse to have what he does. I'll never forgive myself if that turns out to be the case again.

You shook away your thoughts and went back into your living room to meet up with the girls who were seen patiently waiting for you.

Applejack: So, what'd you call us here for, hun?

(Y/N): Alright, before I get on with why I called you here, girls, I have QUITE a lot of explaining I need to share with you all.

Pinkie Pie: Ooooh! Is it a ghost story? I like ghost stories! Especially during camping!

Fluttershy: Um, I don't think it's a ghost story, Pinkie. Plus, we're not anywhere near a camping sight.

(Y/N): No, it's not, but it's somewhat interesting. That I will tell you.

Rarity: Well, we're all ears, love.

You nodded before you took a deep breath and told them everything: the change to the timeline, what the results were, what it all led up to, what V/N did, and what Shadow just told you. All of it came pouring out of you like a bottle of Coke that had some Mentos put into it. Eventually, you calmed down as you finished talking.

(Y/N): ... and that... is all of it.

You exhaled a large amount of breath after giving such a long explanation. You notice that the girls all had collective blank stares which were aimed directly at you.

(Y/N): Thaaaaat all sounds bonkers... doesn't it?

Applejack: Um, sugarcube? Did y'all just say Shadow's gonna break up with the Crystal Prep gals?

(Y/N): *sigh* Yeah. He really believes that he doesn't deserve them. I tried talking him out of it, but he didn't wanna listen. He keeps saying that the quote unquote "people" want me to have them.

Pinkie Pie: Ooh! You mean the readers?

(*The fourth wall shakes more and more and larger cracks spew out across it.*)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: No! No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no!)

(*He tried saving the fourth wall, but it was too late. With a final explosion, the wall shatters to pieces as Jordan stares wide eyed down at them. He takes a deep breath and sighs before turning to Shadow.*)

(Shadowlight9743: I offered him to take a break. I did try.)

(*He shook his head as he shoved some popcorn kernels into his mouth*)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: You know what? I give up. Whether we like it or not, we're part of the story now.)

(Shadowlight9743: I thought we established that already.)

(*Jordan groans and slams his head on the table as Shadow goes back to eating his popcorn.*)

(Shadowlight9743: Where's Nintega?)

(*Nintega is seen running back and forth constantly between this studio and the studio of the Hero of Equestria before he finally stops out of breath*)

(TheNintegaGuy: Multitasking is harder than it looks!)

(*Nintega then notices the broken fourth wall and jaw drops at the sight before facepalming.*)

(TheNintegaGuy: *sighs* I'll go get my tools.)

(Shadowlight9743: I knew that the ultimate platinum subscription was a scam.)

(TheNintegaGuy: Oh, fell for the old Flim and Flam trick?)

(Shadowlight9743: Yep. Unfortunately it wasn't them, but 8927 and 5726 that cheated us.)

(TheNintegaGuy: Take my advice. Always dig deep on all of the information until you hit the bottom to bedrock... or the void. Okay, that reference was a little cheap.)

(Shadowlight9743: Can't be any more cheap than this fourth wall.)

(TheNintegaGuy: *sighs* Touche.)

(Y/N): Um... I guess? I don't know. The point is that someone or some people are convincing him to give up everything. I've tried telling him about all the good things he has in life, but he still doesn't think he deserves it all.

Sci-Twi: Hmm, that does seem like quite the dilemma. So, he made it so that you were with the Shadowbolt girls in this other timeline just because some "people" were giving him a hard time about it?

(Y/N): Apparently so.

Sunset Shimmer: Is it possible he might be developing symptoms of schizophrenia?

(Y/N): I don't think so. This seems more like he's having suicidal thoughts, only without the actual desire to kill himself.

Fluttershy: Oh, dear.

Rainbow Dash: And you said that he did this because he saw all the times he screwed up at the Starswirled Music Festival, right?

(Y/N): *sigh* Yeah. It must've really messed him up somehow because ever since that day after we played with PostCrush, I haven't seen him happy once.

That last part made Sunset think for a moment and then something came to her mind.

Sunset Shimmer: Y/N, did you ever apologize to him?

Her question made you come to somewhat of a realization. You spent more time trying to say that it was your fault rather than saying you were sorry. In that moment, you really felt like the worst friend imaginable.

(Y/N): I... I don't think I have. I spent more time saying that it was my fault more than actually apologizing. *sigh* Why do I spend more time trying to explain rather than saying I'm sorry? This is exactly what happened during the Friendship Games all over again. What the heck is wrong with me?

Rainbow Dash: I dunno. Maybe you're expecting an apology first.

(Y/N): Or... maybe I really am turning out like V/N.

Applejack: Now, sugarcube. Don't keep comparing yerself to that monster. Yer still the Savior of CHS and always will be. Ya just have some things to learn is all. It's nothing to get worked up over.

(Y/N): *sigh* You girls are way too nice to me, I swear.

Sunset Shimmer: You know that's not true, Y/N. There are times when you can be a little difficult to handle admittedly, but your positives greatly outnumber your negatives.

Rarity: She's right, darling. We've all got our ups and downs, but none can truly make you a bad person. Unless, of course, you have more negatives than positives.

Fluttershy: You're the furthest thing from a bad person, Y/N. We wouldn't have formed this harem with you if we thought otherwise.

Slowly, but surely, their words made you smile a little.

(Y/N): Well... thanks, girls. At least... at least if Shadow doesn't want to stay then... I'll be happy knowing that you all will still be here.

Sunset Shimmer: We'll always be here for you, Y/N. No matter what troubles you go through.

She places a kiss on your lips and is followed by the rest of the girls giving you a kiss of their own. You give them another smile before throwing on a look of determination.

(Y/N): Anyways, that's not the only reason I brought you all here today.

You walk past them and turn to face them soon after.

(Y/N): We're going to take V/N head on.

A look of shock is shared amongst your girls.

Pinkie Pie: WHAT?!

Rainbow Dash: That's a suicide mission, babe!

(Y/N): It was one before since we didn't have anyone to wield the Dark Amulet, but now we do.

Sunset Shimmer: I thought you said that Shadow from the alternate timeline could wield it and Patriot could wield the Light Amulet.

(Y/N): Well, they could, but they're not the only ones now. We've brought Shallow back with us and he fits the title of a stone cold heart, perfectly.

Sci-Twi: That might be true, but how are you even gonna make him cooperate?

(Y/N): Shallow has a burning hatred for V/N, so I'd imagine it wouldn't be hard to convince him to help us take him down.

Pinkie Pie: Wait! Who's gonna wield the Light Amulet?!

(Y/N): Oh, that's easy, Pinks. That'll be me.

Pinkie Pie: Ohhhh... okay.

Sunset Shimmer: You? I thought it was Shadow.

(Y/N): Well, it can be him. Although, it COULD potentially work for me too. You all remember how it morphed with my geode back when we trained with Edge the first time?

You asked as the Rainbooms all voiced their agreements.

(Y/N): I didn't think I'd be able to wield it before, but I still might be able to now. And as for taking on V/N, we're not only going to get ourselves a bunch of backup, we're also going to do some more training as well. Which reminds me, Twi, you've got engineering skills, right?

You asked her which resulted in her smirking and pushing her glasses closer to her eyes with a single finger.

Sci-Twi: They didn't call me the smartest girl at CPA for nothing, sweetheart.

(Y/N): That's my adorkable girl!

Rainbow Dash: Wait, engineering? What does that have to do wi-

She stopped herself with a loud gasp and she smiled ecstatically.

Rainbow Dash: We're getting an upgrade, aren't we?!

(Y/N): That we are, Rainbow.

Rainbow Dash: AWW YEAH!!

She whoops and hollers while also moonwalking as the rest of you chuckled. Suddenly, there was a knock at the door, gaining everyone's attention while you were quick to react.

(Y/N): I'll get it.

You walked over to the front door and opened it to see Sunny along with the other five Shadowbolts, each with the exception of Indigo and Sugarcoat who just had regular tears, had mascara dripping down their cheeks as they all locked eyes on you. Immediately, you knew why they were like this as you let out a saddened sigh.

(Y/N): Shadow broke up with you girls... didn't he?

Sunny Flare: D-Don't be silly, dearie. He was just... just... a little upset. Y-Yeah! That's it!

She tried to deny, but you weren't convinced as evidenced by you shaking your head from side to side.

(Y/N): You don't have to deny it, Sunny. He told me what he was gonna do.

Indigo Zap: T-Then we made the right call, coming to you. I-If he told you first, you must at least know why he's acting up... right?

(Y/N): *sigh* As a matter of fact... I do.

Lemon Zest: I-It's not just about the breakup, dude. Shadow... he's not himself anymore. W-We knew he had self-esteem issues, but this... this was something else entirely.

(Y/N): Look, all of you just come inside and I'll explain.

You stepped aside while opening the door wider for them. Each of them stepped inside slowly while Sunny, Sour, and Lemon wiped the mascara from their cheeks. You close the door and lean against it with yet another sigh.

(Y/N): *thinking* Shadow... you made the biggest mistake of your life by doing this.

(Shadowlight9743: Geez, if you wanted me gone that badly, you could've just said so.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: Uhh, I think he means the Shadow in the story, dude.)

(Shadowlight9743: *sigh* Of course. I swear, it's hard to tell whether he's talking to me or him.)

(TheNintegaGuy: I think it's more directed towards the story since the fourth wall hasn't been shattered again from me trying to put it back together.)

(Shadowlight9743: Still, it's not completely fixed, so I have no way of knowing.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: Anywho, another chapter complete! And I do believe that our butts will be quite sore by the time we're done with this next one.)

(Shadowlight9743: I might have ass cancer by the end of it.)

(TheNintegaGuy: You think that's bad? I may not be Rarity, but my hair is frazzled from rushing back and forth between here and my studio!)

(Shadowlight9743: Sounds like you could use one of Sonic's quills.)

(TheNintegaGuy: Actually, it's both his quills and hair gel that I borrowed from Joker to keep it this spiky.)

(Shadowlight9743: *sigh* Speed does not work well with hair.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: *sigh* Yeah, it most certainly doesn't. *turns to audience* Anyways guys, we hope you enjoyed this chapter and also a big thanks to YOU Nintega for joining us here today.)

(Shadowlight9743: Here, here! It's an honor to work with the guy who took the big leap before us!)

(TheNintegaGuy: No problem, guys. I-)

(*Neptune breaks into the studio again.*)

(Neptune: Nintega! I need more pudding! STAT!)

(TheNintegaGuy: *groans* NEPTUNE!)

(*Nintega chases Neptune out of the studio while Jordan and Shadow just watch confused.*)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: *sigh* Let's be grateful that WE don't have to deal with her. *turns back to the audience* Anywho, thanks for checking out this chapter, and until next time, this is Jordanwolfboy9743...)

(Shadowlight9743: And Shadowlight9743...)

(*Nintega peeks his head around the corner.*)

(TheNintegaGuy: And TheNintegaGuy...)

(Jordanwolfboy9743 & Shadowlight9743 & TheNintegaGuy: Signing out! See ya!)

(*Jordan and Shadow walk off to help Nintega with his situation.*)

(Shadowlight9743: *distantly* *sigh* I knew I should've stayed in bed today.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: *distantly* Neptune, stop pulling on Nintega's hair!)

(TheNintegaGuy: *distantly* You have FIVE seconds to let go, Nep or you'll suffer more than just eggplants for dinner!)

(Neptune: *distantly* Nepu! Anything, but that!)

(Shadowlight9743: *distantly* Look, Nep. We can either do this the easy way, or the hard way.)

(Neptune: *distantly* Stay outta this, Shad, or I'll do to you what I did to your blue haired friend!)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: *distantly* Hey! We agreed never to bring that up again!)

(*silence*)