> The Pony Guard: Friendship Games
>  by MXCDarkHorse2020
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> Prologue:
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Prologue






Sometime after the whole drama in the Pride Lands went down, Sunset felt emotionally well enough to finally return to Canterlot High. She had just gathered her belongings and was making her way to the portal in the castle library where Twilight and Kion were there to see her off.

“Are you sure you are ready for this?” Kion asked.

Sunset confidently assured the prince she is. “Yes, I’m sure.” She held onto the package that her Christmas and apology gift inside. “It might seem difficult at first, but it should be doable. That is assuming it isn’t bait to lure me into a trap.”

“I’m sure it isn’t.” Twilight said feeling very certain about that. “At this point considering that the anonymous leaks and content continued to go on even after you left, they had to have realized that they were wrong to accuse you like that.”

“No kidding.”

“But…” She chimed in and added with. “...I would hold off on displaying any sort of grudge against them even if justified because doing so will only further make yourself unhappy. And for someone who’s done that herself I can tell you that doing so nearly lead to me committing the same mistakes enemies who’ve been in your shoes have done.” She then imparted this last bit of advice for her. “And what you can do instead can make a difference for the better. Sometimes all you can do is stay strong. Remember who you are. And find your family.”

“I will.” She promised before hugging her friends especially Twilight. “Thanks. I’ll write back when this is all over.”

“Look forward to it!”

“Take care!”

With a new resolve she turned and walked up straight through the portal.





With a bright flash of light, Sunset then once again found herself on her own two feet wearing the same clothes she wore when she first came here after stepping foot right back towards the entrance towards Canterlot High. One look at her surroundings gave her the indication that enough time has passed since the holidays but not enough for what was told was coming to pass by.

Upon arriving she is greeted by friends who at this point heard what happened to her by now.

“Sunset!” Bunga happily greeted first with a hug. “So glad you’re back!”

“Yeah, we really missed you!” Beshte added feeling very relieved while holding back tears himself. 

“Yeah! We were really starting to get worried if you would come back or not!” Ono added feeling relieved himself. “I was beginning to wonder if I had to find a new study buddy for the upcoming semester exams.”

“Semester exams?” Sunset returned with a blank glance and arched eyebrow.

“Yeah, but it wouldn’t be fun studying without you, not because I need your intelligence…” Ono nervously laughed upon realizing what he is saying. “...you know what I mean.”

Sunset very understanding, was quick to take his word for it.

Fuli then approached Sunset feeling very apologetic of what happened to her. “We heard what happened and to think this had to occur just after our families wanted us to come visit them a week before the whole holiday break happened. I only wish we were around to help you out before it all started.”

“You couldn’t have known.” Sunset assured to dissuade Fuli from feeling guility about all of this. “And even if you were there it wouldn’t have made a difference. At least in regards to those who doubted me.”

“Well we can tell you right now that we don’t.” Bunga firmly assured while patting her on the back. “And we’re here to help you get through this.”

“Would you all happen to know where the other girls are?” Sunset asked.

“At their usual get together whenever school isn’t in session.” Fuli answered. “The most common diner for high school students to catch up with one another.”

“Then that’s where I’m headed.” Sunset then said as she made her way over there with the others following after her to make sure nothing else bad happens to her.





Once she arrived at the place, she took a moment to take a deep breath and process Twilight’s advice at the front door before opening it. There inside is all the girls sitting on a table waiting for her. Before laying eyes on her they were looking on despondent and guilty as they drank their drinks where not even a root beer float was enough to bring a happy smile to Pinkie’s face.

“Sunset…” Rainbow Dash began feeling the most guilty of the group. “...you’re back.”

“Yes I am.”

“Don’t suppose you’re here to forgive us?” Applejack asked hoping that’s why she is here.

“That depends…” Hearing that worried the girls as she pulled out something from her bag. Her journal. “...if you truly are my friends, then look at this and answer this question. I’ve been telling Twilight and Kion everything that’s happened, and they reminded me. You’re more than friends, you’re my family. Ask yourself, would the Sunset Shimmer you know...the real Sunset Shimmer, the person I am now...would she do this?”

The girls read the journal and since they had time to dwell on the consequences of their rash behavior towards Sunset gave her the expected answer from a true friend.

“No.” Fluttershy answered on behalf of the group. “She wouldn’t.”

“You wouldn’t, darling.” Rarity clarified. “And we’re really sorry we ever doubted you along with making you feel alone like that.”

“It was wrong what we did, and we can’t take it back. We know.” Applejack added as she took off her head in shame. “We’re all ashamed after learning that you weren’t Anon-a-Miss. You didn’t deserve all of that and we regret what we said that day.”

“And we’ll all understand if you don’t want to be friends with us anymore.” Rainbow added as she voiced her guilt being one of the quickest to judge against her. “That is of course if this is the way it’s going to be.”

“And if it is, we’ll be fine with it, because we know we deserved it for hurting you so badly and we were horrible friends back there.” Pinkie added while on the verge of tears herself.

Sunset after pondering and taking their apologetic words to heart and remembering Twilight’s advice and past situation, moved to voice what she thinks of what they said to her. “I don’t think that’ll be necessary…” The girls look on in worry until she added. “...because I’m ready to put all of this Anon-a-Miss drama behind us.”

“Really?!”

“Really.”

“Aww!” Pinkie was the first to hug Sunset like a bawling child after being forgiven by her parents with the rest of the girls following suit.

Beshte himself upon watching nearly cried himself. “Aw. I love a happy ending.”

“Me too!” Sunset returned as she too agreed with that this is indeed a happy ending.

“And since there is still time left in the winter season…” Pinkie then said next. “...there is time for us to get together to celebrate this occasion. And what better way to do it than a “Welcome Back! We’re sorry! Christmas party with the Apple Family along with Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo!”

“Nothing better.” Sunset replied which endeared Pinkie feeling like she arranged everything just right.

“And believe us, we talked it over and after the girls took responsibility for their actions that led up to this, we made sure that they plan to give you a personal apology when we get there.”

“Sounds good, and I’ll try to make sure that I won’t be too hard on the girls. After all, who am I to hold onto grudges and make someone else feel the same way?”

“Not you!”

“Not anymore!”

Both Rainbow Dash and Applejack answered feeling greatly relieved and better now that they talked things out and all is forgiven…

...all while a pair of red eyes wearing a black sweater looks on with disdain and contempt, particularly and the red and yellow haired girl receiving much needed forgiveness before disappearing into the cover of darkness.
> A First Glimpse with New Strangers and a New Mystery
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A First Glimpse with New Strangers and a New Mystery






On a bright and sunny day, Sunset Shimmer now wearing the new outfit she was gifted ran by the streets as fast as she could as fast as her own two legs can carry her. A con of being a human, otherwise time and distance would fly by faster. Even after reformation patience was something she was still learning to master. Her boots constantly hit against the ground with every step, fallen leaves floating around her as she passed by them as she tried to get there as fast as she could. Seconds later, she arrived. She smiled as she appeared in front of the stone statue of the majestic horse. She saw more of her friends arrive by the small stairs leading up to the school entrance. She panted as she came to a stop.

"I got your text, Rainbow Dash! Did something come through the portal? Is Equestrian magic on the loose? Did Kion and Twilight come back with a problem that only we can solve?!"

"Has a giant cake monster covered all the cakes in the world in cake?!" Pinkie returned as she held two cupcakes in her hands, before placing them both in her mouth and swallowed them whole in just one gulp.

“Nope! Nor was it the cookie monster!” Bunga stated before happily munching on a box of cookies.

"Um, not exactly." Rainbow returned, revealing that she was the one who sent the emergency call to all of her companions. Only, it wasn't what any of them were expecting.

“What is it?” Beshte asked before seeing what the big deal is. “Um...whatever this is, “Whatever it is, there clearly isn’t any danger around us.” Beshte commented while looking around to see what sparked the group’s immediate summons. “Are you sure this is an emergency.”

“Yeah, I’m confused too.” Bunga commented while scratching his head as he eyed the item in question.

"Uh, I don't understand." Ono spoke clearly confused. “Because clearly the only thing I’m seeing as a skirt wearing girl with tall boots holding a guitar like a baby and with one string broken.” Rainbow scowled at him for that remark.

Applejack knowing what it’s really about spoke up to clarify on her behalf looking clearly annoyed. “Well, Sunset, Ono, I was just tellin' Rainbow Dash here that a broken guitar string doesn't really qualify as an emergency."

"It totally does!" Rainbow Dash said in defense, holding her electric guitar close to her chest like she is about to cry.

“Seriously?!” Fuli returned rather irritated like that’s one of the most absorb emergency calls she has ever heard. “You call us all over here for us to find your urgent matter is all because of one broken guitar string?!”

Rarity, rolled her eyes in response in full agreement with Fuli’s assessment on the matter. "Really, Rainbow Dash! I was in the middle of sewing a very complex appliqué on my latest frock." She said while adjusting the cuisine pin on her wrist and the roll of measuring tape around her neck.

The other girl, Fluttershy, held her pet bunny closer, "And I was just about to tuck everyone in for the night at the shelter. Now we'll have to start stories all over again."

"Why would you send all of us an emergency text for a guitar string?" Sunset asked in annoyance. 

Rainbow gestured to three thirteen-year-old girls sitting on the stairs; Apple Bloom, Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle, who all waved and smiled. "Well, I was going to pony up and show our fans some awesome guitar licks, but I kinda need all six strings to do it. Got any extra?"

Everyone, but Rainbow Dash, all groaned in annoyance. Sunset Shimmer rummaged through her backpack and pulled out an extra guitar string. Thanks to her equal skill of playing guitar along with her past experience from her ex-boyfriend Flash Sentry. At the very least they are on good terms, despite not having any romantic interest in him. And they have both come to accept that a romantic relationship was never meant to be, nor can it work out if they tried to start over again. 

She handed her friend the extra string, "Here. But everyone finished practicing for the day. I'm pretty sure all the music rooms are locked."

"No problem. The acoustics in the hallway are perfect for power chords." Rainbow flashed them a bright shinny smiled as she strung on her instrument, making Sunset smiled but shake her head. "C'mon! Let's go!"

"You comin', Sunset?" Applejack asked once all the others walked inside. 

"I'll catch up in a bit." Sunset Shimmer sat down on the stairs and pulled out a her journal. Opening the book and taking out a pen she began writing on the blank pages, sending a message to her friends. 

"Dear Princess Twilight and Prince Kion, how's life treating you? Any cool new magic spells? It's been pretty quiet here at CHS since the Battle of the Bands. Though me and the girls recently started up training for our new jobs at the agency Special Agent Askari has assigned us. At least I’ve been able to keep my fighting skills with and without magic sharp. I've gotten pretty good, though it's hard when you try to keep the whole magic stuff a secret from anybody who doesn't go to CHS. We still pony up when we play music, which Rainbow Dash just loves to show off. But I still can't quite grasp what it's all about. I would love to hear what you think about it when you get a sec. Your friend, Sunset Shimmer."

Meanwhile, back in Equestria, more specifically the Friendship castle, Twilight Sparkle with Kion for company heard vibrating coming from one of the shelves of her library. Levitating the book the princess opened it and smiled when she received a message from her dear old friend who she hadn’t seen in a little while since the whole incident with Scar and Starlight. She then levitated a quill and wrote a response.

"Dear Sunset Shimmer, things are going pretty good back in Equestria. Recently my castle has gotten a magical map that summons us to any place in Equestria to solve a friendship problem. So far, I haven't been on many of those missions with the sole exception of when first encountering Starlight along with the one friendship mission where two bickering families were fighting for something they didn’t even remember. Silly isn’t it. Anyways, ever since our near brush with death, friendship has blossomed like a fully grown garden in the meadows. Starlight herself by the way, has taken up the mantle ever since you went back to CHS and much like me it is a slow and steady progress for her redemption. As her current teacher, I’ve been making sure she stay’s up to speed on her current friendship lessons. Kion himself has been doing better since being stung by Sumu the scorpion and so has his father, though everyone is still on edge for whatever Scar plans to do next. With him there is just no way of being completely sure of what he’s planning yet no matter what he knows what we are doing even when we don’t think about it. Probably because it is one of things that can’t easily be explained, which the same can be said in regards to our friends ponying up when you play. But I’m sure we’ll figure it out sooner or later. We always do no matter how long it takes. So that said since we caught you on a free day, how about we come on over so we can keep talking face to face? And don’t worry we’re not needed on patrol today, we made sure of that thanks to Ono. And I hope you’re thinking yes because we’re on our way over now."

Sunset smiled at the response, and as soon as those words appeared on her journal, both Twilight and Kion appeared right before her very eyes which in return had her smile become even brighter with giddy delight at seeing her old friends once again. Both wearing the same attire they both wore since their last visit.

“Like we said! Right over in an instant.” Kion stated with a friendly smile while Twilight continued to hold her journey in her own hands.

Instantly, Sunset rushed over to hug them. “Perfect timing! And it’s so great to see you both again!”

“You too!”

“We never stopped thinking about you, Sunset.”

“Always great to hear. So now that you’re both here, I suppose now would be a good time to tell you of my recent experience as a federal agent.”

“Sounds good to me.”

“Give us the details.”

“Well for starters, we haven’t been on any cases alongside Askari and his team since we’re still part-time field agents still in training. But they sure are helping us get up to speed so that whenever something arises we’ll be ready by then.”

“That’s still great progress, Sunset.”

“And who knows maybe you’ll get to solve your first case sooner than you or Askari think.” Kion grinned somewhat nervously with a forced chuckle at the name. “Askari nor Scar.” She then clarified.

“Right, right. Sorry.” Kion apologized. “It’s pretty hard after being used to dealing with the man’s evil self back home. Our home.”

“I hear you, Kion.” Sunset acknowledged why it’s such a tough thing to grapple with. “It’s quite a contrast to see him as a benevolent leader even while being tough, stern, and a bit of hard butt instead of the Satan like demon from the pits Tartarus and the darkness of the Outlands.” Both Kion and Twilight snickered in response at the first part. “What’s so funny?”

“Oh, nothing.”

“Just cracking up at your description of the contrast between the two Scar’s.”

“Oh...right.” She realized.

While the three chatted a bus stopped in front of the school. Not one of them thought too much of it, figuring it was most likely dropping off a student or somebody who needed to walk by the high school to get to where they needed to go. At least up until Twilight herself noticed something very peculiar and familiar with who stepped off of the bus. But, because of her obliviousness, the stranger who exited the vehicle walked on over towards the school. The first one, unquestionably a girl, wore a light blue hoodie that covered her entire head and wore a pair of black sunglasses, long purple jeans and sneakers. The second one, wore a bright red hoodie, black sunglasses and matching jeans and sneakers.

The female carried some strange remote control-like object in her hands. Turning the nob on the side, the contraption beeped, the radar signaling that there was some very strong energy around this place while the male stranger followed after her. The female stopped in front of the horse statue, moving her device up and down in front of the large pedestal…which happened to be the portal to Equestria.

“Well at least he’s on the right side of the law in this universe, otherwise then we’re looking at a recipe for disaster.” Sunset then said as Twilight found herself distracted by what the two were doing. “Right, Twilight? Twilight?!” 

“Um...excuse me.” Twilight spoke up to get their attention. “Can we help you two with something?"

Suddenly she sees the two hooded strangers. “Hey! What are you two doing?!" Sunset called out to them as she is quick to draw her sword and charge at them.

The strangers turned around when they heard Twilight and Sunset calling out to her. At the same time, the reaction caused something in the mirror to react with a strange energy around it. The one wearing the purple hoodie then ran off as she fast as she could with the latter sticking back to stand his ground before quickly stopping the sword from making contact with either of them by whipping two dual swords to grab it while mid lunge. He then knocked and sent the sword right out of Sunset's hand causing it to stick and land in the nearby wall before he moved to perform a spinning kick to knock her off of her feet and tumble backwards with her friends quick to help her up to her feet. With a twirl of his swords, he then sheathed them before retreating with Twilight, Sunset, and Kion all running after them.

"Wait! Stop!" Kion ordered of them, but the strangers did not comply. They ran across the street with the one with the red hoodie making a big leap over the car himself to play catch up with the other. The pursers had to stop due to a car coming his way and had to real himself back with both Twilight and Sunset quick to grab onto Kion to keep him from falling forward and crashing into it. 

The strangers then came to a sliding halt and immediately jumped into the next bus that came by, heading in the opposite direction from where the one that just dropped them off was going. By then Kion, Sunset, and Twilight all arrived too late as the bus had already carried them off to who knows where.

"Who was that?"

“And what were they doing with the portal?”

Both Sunset and Kion asked as they watched on as the bus drives off into the horizon with the only thing that the former caught the stranger who was quick to fend her off and knocked her down in a brief sword fight onto the ground had glaring red eyes. Upon seeing those eyes had sparked something inside of Sunset as if she has since those eyes before, only not as fierce with a deathly gaze inside of them. To Sunset, it was like the answer is there, but she can't figure out what or who that guy was, yet the movements on how he fought seemed so familiar somehow.

“I don’t know.” Twilight replied as they made their way back to the statue so they can witness what their tampering around did to the portal. It created a strange rippling and glowing purple energy, that seemed to strongly react to her touch as if it is preventing them from crossing over to the other world. “But whatever it is, it seems our brief stay will last up until we solve this case and there’s no backing out of this one.”

Meanwhile, once they knew were out of trouble, the strangers removed her hoods revealing their faces. Despite her bun and glasses her face…the female stranger looked exactly like Twilight herself. And at the same time, the male stranger looked exactly like Kion… with the top of his head covered by his red hoodie.

Strange minds things alike, yet with what happens next bound to change their lives forever.
> Returning to Canterlot High with Double Greetings
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Returning to Canterlot High with Double Greetings






In the Ponyville Castle, Bunga continued curiously tapping his finger onto the surface of the mirror, which was still glowing purple and releasing light purple lightning strikes which still did not harm anything or anyone. However, as time was passing, they were slowly becoming brighter and vibrant. Bunga continued to play around with it by putting his paw in and out of the portal continuously. Right up until Applejack lassoed the honey badger away from it to get him to stop.

"Whoa! Hey! What did you do that for?!"

"Because you kept constantly fooling around with it! And now is not the time for playing around with something we shouldn’t be meddling with!" The country pony returned in annoyance as she and the rest of the Pony Guard and Lion Guard have gathered to communicate with their leaders on the opposite end. They can hear their voices but they too can’t  The whole crew was gathered inside Twilight's castle not long after she had called them about what was happening.

"It's been like this ever since we just stepped through here.” Kion told everyone from the Canterlot High side of the fence. “And now we can’t get through.” 

“Rainbow! Wait! Don’t…” Twilight then said in sudden alarm when Rainbow Dash tried rushing towards it head on to try to break the barrier, but just like with Twilight, once she made contact with it…

ZAP!

..., it created a force field which shocked her upon impact and caused her to fall backwards onto the floor. “...fly into it.” Twilight then finished while both Kion and Sunset could only shake their heads in dismay in response.

“Wow!” Rainbow remarked while rubbing her head in pain feeling woozy already. “That hurt even more than I though it would.”

“But wait…” Fuli spoke up trying to make sense of it. “...it kept you, Kion, and Rainbow from passing through, but didn’t keep Bunga out too…” She then decided to give a try by carefully and cautiously placing a paw on the mirror and much to her own surprise she found it first paw that it didn’t affect her. “...what?! And me too?”

“Huh?” Ono then moved to try touching it himself and ended up getting the same reaction as Fuli and Bunga. “That’s odd. It’s like it’ll let only non-ponies to go through.”

“But if that’s the case then why didn’t it let me go back through here?” Kion asked from the other side.

“I don’t know. Maybe there’s some kind of magic inside of you that gives you the same effect as Twilight and the others?” Ono replied completely unsure himself.

“Because I’m part alicorn?”

“Could be.”

“But just how exactly did this happen?” Rarity asked in concern.

“Someway somehow these two strangers that just recently came by here did something to meddle with it’s magic.” Twilight explained. “We couldn’t get a glimpse of their faces since they managed to run off and escape before we could identify them but it was definitely them or mainly the girl herself who’s touch caused this to happen.”

“You don’t suppose it was someone who snuck through here without us noticing them.” Fluttershy asked.

“No, because only us knows about it and I have alarm spells in place whenever we’re absent from the castle.”

“So that rules out somebody from the school.” Kion added. “Otherwise we along with Sunset would have recognized them.”

“Don’t suppose it was one of our enemies?” Spike asked. “From here or there?”

“I highly doubt so. Even if Scar knew about this, it wouldn’t be in his interest to cause a scene without thinking things through. And he’s more low profile with his plans and schemes these days.” Twilight answered.

“Okay, great.” Ono sighed in relief briefly before remembering. “But what about the first group of Evil Lions from the Pride Lands Past? Don’t suppose they’re back in spirit?”

“Unless someone discovered a resurrection spell which this world doesn’t have, they’re not coming back.” Twilight quickly assured.

“Okay, but that still doesn’t explain who our mystery portal fiddlers are.” Fuli replied still very concerned and wary about them. “And unless we know who they are and what they are doing, we’re never going to know for sure what’s really going on.”

“Or do we?” Pinkie said very ominously.

“Nope.”

“Do we?” She repeated in the same tone.

“Absolutely not.”

“Aw, you’re no fun.” Pinkie then pouted.

"So what now?" Rarity asked, "Since we can’t go through the portal and only Fuli, Beshte, Ono, and Bunga can, it only makes sense that they come over to help you both solve this mystery?”

"Maybe it doesn’t have to be that way.” Rainbow attempted to suggest otherwise. “Maybe this mysterious magic has passed through already…” ZAP! “Ow!” She rubbed her flank in pain. “Never mind. Strike that last statement.” ZAP! “Ow! Seriously?!”

“As much as I hate saying this, but it seems like it’s our only option at this point.” Fuli said with a look of resignation before adopting a more serious ready to get down to business stance. “All right. Let’s get this over with.” She adopted a ready to run stance. “Ready?”

“Ready!” The others replied adopting the same stance.

Before any of them could go on  ahead. “Wait!” Fuli quickly spoke before turning to the hippo. “Beshte, you go first.”

“Good call, Fuli.” Beshte proceeded to move forward ahead of them while both Kion and Twilight wisely get a safe distance from the portal on the other end.

“Don’t worry, Kion, Twilight. We’re coming!” Ono assured before steeling his nerves to be ready to cross over.

“Ready?” Everyone nodded at Fuli’s question. “Go!”

“Twende Kiboko!”

“Huwezi!”

“Zuka Zama!”

“Germando!”

One by one, first Beshte, then Fuli, then Bunga, and then Ono all ran inside the portal all ready to join their friends on the other side all while the others can only watch from the other side with nothing else they can do but pray that they can succeed like dealing with any other mission while on patrol.

Just then Pinkie had another random question. “So, why exactly did Beshte go first through the portal, exactly?” She asked the others who look on wondering why she is thinking that. “Oh, right. Because Beshte’s big and it’s to avoid him accidentally crushing the others when they land on the other side.”

“Yep.”

“Though we could have done without the overly detailed explanation, darling.”

Both Applejack and Rarity returned with annoyed expressions considering she knows the whole team dynamic very well.

“Uh-huh.” Fluttershy closed her eyes and resisted the urge to throw up at the very thought of broken bones.

“Oh.” She nervously giggled upon realizing. “Right.”





Seconds later on the other side, one by one the rest of the Lion Guard came screaming out of the portal, landing on the hard ground, all landing on top of one another the same order they came through. 

“WHOA!”

“OOF!”

“WHOA! OH!”

“OUCH!”

“Ugh…” Fuli groaned as she was the first to pull apart from the dog pile. “...well that happened.”

“Yep.” Ono replied equally annoyed.

Just then both Kion and Twilight rushed over to help assist them up on their feet.

“Guys!”

“Are you all okay?!”

“Yeah, Kion.” Beshte assured while standing up and stretching his back. “We just had a rough landing is all.”

“Well that’s good.”

“Yeah, but now that that’s over with we’re here…” Bunga happily stated before looking at their friends new appearances. “...and everyone is looking great as humans.”

“Huh?”

“What?”

“Why do you say that…”

The others asked in confusion.

“Well if you take a look at each other along with the nearby mirror, you’ll see what Bunga’s talking about.” Twilight explained as the others proceed to do so.

When they all did, they all looked on in surprise with what happened to them, from African animals to ordinary humans.

“Huh?”

“What the…?”

“What is this?”

The three all asked as they processed that they are all standing on two legs, have hands, and have new clothes to go with their new appearances.

Beshte himself was now wearing a light gray T-shirt, with a gray jacket, matching gray jeans and matching white and blue sneakers. In addition he’s as big as a football player but only fitter with the same gray skin as his hippo form, with the same blue eyes and short black hair.

“Poa! So this is what being a human is like! And boy, do I look great!”

“Just try not to get too attached to it Beshte.” Fuli returned hoping that won’t be the case before taking her turn in processing her own appearance. She herself was wearing black jeans, a white tank top, with a yellow and brown cheetah colored athletic jacket, and yellow and black running shoes. Much like Beshte, she retained the same yellow colored skin and green eyes. “No matter how cool these outfits are.”

“No kidding.” Ono returned while managing to get a look at himself. “These aren't half bad.” He himself was wearing a white sleeved shirt with an orange stripe in the center, blue jeans, and white cap with an orange stripe in the round center.

“Yeah, I know. It takes some time getting used to these changes. Along with becoming human.” Twilight explained. “And that’s because there aren’t ponies around along with animals, at least not roaming freely in these parts of town, these transformations are to help us blend in more here.”

“Makes sense.” Fuli accepted that without question before turning their attention to the building in front of them. “And this is Canterlot High School that you both have been talking about?”

“It is.” Kion nodded. “Want to see what’s really like?”

“Heck, yeah!”

“Then let’s go on ahead in!”

“But first…” Twilight then said as she moved back towards the portal when she see and hear the voices of her pony friends once more. “...girls!”

“Yes, Twilight?” All of them asked in unison with perked up ears upon hearing her voice.

“Just wanted to let you all know we’re all okay.”

Everyone inside all sighed in relief, upon hearing that. 

"Anything we can do to help out from the outside for the time being?” Applejack asked.

“Yes. Keep watch on the portal in case something else happens while we meet up with Sunset.”

“Sure thing, Twilight.” Applejack vowed.

“You can count on us, darling.” Rarity also vowed.

“Please be careful.” Fluttershy pleaded already feeling the anxiety from great worry over her friends.

“We will.” Turning her head back to the others, now trying to sound optimistic about things going forward. “Okay, now let’s go on the tour and meet up with Sunset.”





Once inside both Twilight and Kion led the way for her friends as they walked through the hallways of the school, which are completely vacant with not a single other student around occupying them. Through the tour, the group of visitors found themselves fascinated by what they were seeing. One of them being the trophy case, filled with decor, medals, pictures, and trophies.

“Wow!” Fuli was the first to voice her amazement at what they were seeing. “Well decorated for a simple high school.”

“Given that Canterlot is one of the richest cities in this world much like our world. It’s a given.” Twilight replied as it’s nothing new to her.

For Fuli, she was fascinated by the sight of the school’s athletic accomplishments. For Ono, the knowledge accomplishments. For Bunga, it was the posters featuring the various bands from the earlier Battle of the Bands competition from both Kion and Twilight’s last visit. For Beshte, just seeing of what the school itself is like is a wonder in his eyes.

“At least Canterlot High is still standing so far.” Ono commented with slight relief.

“Thankfully.” Kion returned equally relieved.

Just then Fuli sniffed something that had her sporting an odd expression. “Phew! What is that smell?”

“That is the smell of growing up.”

“It happens when a human becomes a teenager with a changing body. Something that’ll happen when you five reach that phase in life.”

The two leaders of the Guard explained.

“Gotcha!”

“Good to know!”

Both Fuli and Ono replied seeing that as a satisfactory answer.

At the same time, Bunga sniffed the air and took it with great pleasure with a heavy sigh. “I’m already looking forward to it.” The others returned frowns of disgust before scooting away from him to avoid pursing this topic any further.

“Anyways…” Beshte then said changing the subject already. “...where is everyone.”

“Normally, everyone would be in class at this hour.” Kion replied.

“But because from what I hear is a big announcement and pep rally going on today…” Twilight added as they all manage to hear the sounds of many students from the gymnasium. “...they’re all over at the gym right now.” 

The group all moved to make their way over there, but before entering, Twilight and Kion both stopped their four accompanying friends from setting a foot inside.

“Just a minute.”

“Put these on.” Twilight handed them sunglasses and sweaters for them to wear. “This so we don’t alarm the whole school should they happen to see double of you all.”

“You mean…” Ono asked.

“Yep.”

“Our alternate us’s are in there.”

Both Kion and Bunga replied.

“Which means you’re little reunion with other you is going have to be put on hold until everyone else is gone.” Twilight added much to the pouting boy’s disappointment.

“Aww.”

“It’ll be worth the wait, I promise, Bunga.” Kion assured which cheered him up enough to comply with his and Twilight’s instructions to properly disguise themselves and find a corner for them to avoid being spotted by the other students and principals who are both making their way up to the microphone stand on stage. And upon seeing them, had the three look on quite amazed to see the great resemblance of them along with their other counterparts who are along with most of the girls including Sunset are sitting on the highest part of the bleachers.

“Whoa.”

“Poa.”

“Talk about an uncanny resemblance.”

“Mmm-hmm.” Twilight nodded before raising a finger over her mouth to gesture to them be quiet since they have arrived just in time for the announcement. “But for now, shh.”

"Good morning, students." the principal, Celestia, spoke to the students who still looked far from excited. "As I am sure you all know, in two weeks, Canterlot High School will be hosting our fellow students from Crystal Prep Academy as we join together in the spirit of excellence, sportsmanship, and fidelity to compete in the Friendship Games."

Unenthusiastic cheering and flat applause filled the room, much to The Lion and Pony Guard’s surprise including the latter’s human self's leaving them all to wonder why no one is actually looking forward to them.

"Since the games only happen every four years, I'm sure you're all curious as to what goes on."

"You mean other than us losing?!" Flash called out much to Ono and Fuli’s amusement as they both cracked a smile upon hearing that remark.

“Well that’s one way of putting it.”

“No kidding.”

Principal Celestia looked on in annoyance while her sister arched an eyebrow at him for what he just said. But the former was not about to let their spirits drop just yet. "And that is exactly why I've asked Rainbow Dash to come up and give you all a little, um... context."

Said girl had already made her way on stage and proudly took the mic from the stand to speak to her fellow classmates with the same charisma and confidence as her pony counterpart. "Thank you, Principal Celestia." She cleared her throat before continuing. "I know a lot of you might think there's no way we can beat a fancy school like Crystal Prep at anything."

"Unless it's a "losing to Crystal Prep" competition!" Human Pinkie Pie called out, "'Cause we're really good at that!"
“Apparently.” Both Bunga’s whispered under their breath. “Phew.” They jokingly said while mockingly and acting like he is wiping the sweat away from his forehead  before wisely shutting up to avoid seeing the glares from his friends.

Rainbow Dash groaned before continuing on with her speech. "And I know that CHS has never won the Friendship Games even once."

Rarity sighed. "Oh, dear. I hope this speech isn't meant to be motivational." she said to Sunset Shimmer. However, she found herself seeing that is indeed motivational like Rainbow said it would be.

"Crystal Prep students are super athletic, super smart, and super motivated. But there's one thing they aren't. They aren't Wondercolts!"

Band drums began to play as the curtain behind Rainbow rose up, revealing the school's marching band playing an upbeat musical sound, where Rainbow Dash moved to sing an uplifting song to lift their spirits up.

We've fought magic more than once

And come out on top

Chorus;

Oh, oh

Rainbow Dash;

There's other schools, but none can make those claims

Chorus;

Na, na-na-na-na, oh

Rainbow Dash;

Together we are Canterlot

Come and cheer our name

Chorus;

Oh, oh

Rainbow Dash;

This will be our year to win these games

The Lion and Pony Guard smiled as the song played on. 

"All right. I see what you’re doing.” Fuli said already feeling impressed as they all watched human Rainbow Dash march across the gym with the band behind her.

Rainbow Dash and chorus;

We'll always be Wondercolts forever

And now our time has finally arrived

'Cause we believe in the magic of friendship

And you know, at the end of the day, it is we who survive

Among the audience, Vinyl Scratch added her own upbeat music to the number, using her portable D.J table to do so. Even while away from a large one she always has it whenever the situation calls for it.

Rainbow Dash tapped her foot, wearing a marching band captain's hat as the band members showed images of their fast foes; the demon Sunset Shimmer, the Sirens, and the first band of Evil Lions from the Pride Lands Past. This was intentional for Rainbow to want to remind them of all they had accomplished thus far and how they can use to motivate themselves. She was not about to let her school think any less of themselves.

Rainbow Dash;

We're not the school we were before

Students;

Before!

Rainbow Dash;

Yeah, we're different now

Chorus;

Oh, oh

Students;

Hey, hey!

Rainbow Dash;

We overcame the obstacles we faced

Chorus;

Overcame the obstacles we faced

Hearing the truth and wisdom in Rainbow Dash’s words sparked the motivation the students needed. After all, the competition has even started yet. And no matter what, they always have a chance.

Rainbow Dash;

We're Canterlot united

Students;

Unite!

Rainbow Dash;

We'll never bow

Chorus;

Oh, oh

Students;

Hey, hey!

Rainbow Dash;

So get ready to see us in first place

The band members began tossing pony ears and pony tails to the students, who all gained the courage and confidence to dance and sing along with the same equal pride as Rainbow Dash.

All;

We'll always be Wondercolts forever

(Three! Two! One! Go!)

And now our time has finally arrived

(Our time is now!)

'Cause we believe in the magic of friendship

And you know, at the end of the day, it is we who survive

At the end of the day, it is we who survive

Na, na, na-na-na-na

Wondercolts united together

Na, na, na-na-na-na

Wondercolts united forever

The Lion and Pony Guard sang along and clapped their hands along with the students as Rainbow Dash march alongside the band towards the stage.

Na, na, na-na-na-na

Wondercolts united together

Na, na, na-na-na-na

Wondercolts united forever

Rainbow Dash:

We'll always be Wondercotls forever

(Na, na, na-na-na-na

Wondercolts united together)

And now our time has finally arrived

(Na, na, na-na-na-na

Wondercolts united forever)

Cause we believe in the magic of friendship

(Na, na, na-na-na-na

Wondercolts united together)

Suddenly, something began to happen. Rainbow Dash's body was glowing, astonishing everyone but even it didn’t the song itself from going on. Pony ears emerged from Rainbow's head and her hair grew longer, looking like a tail, and a pair of blue beautiful feathered wings emerged from her back too as she had just unleashed her magic.

And you know, at the end of the day

It is we who survive

At the end of the day, it is we who survive!

Once the song came to a close, students cheered like they never cheered before. Thanks to Rainbow Dash, every student had regained the boost they need to regain their confidence, winning spirits, and the courage with the drive to try to win. Rainbow Dash waved at her fellow classmates from above the stage and slowly descended, as her pony attributes disappeared as soon just as they appeared.

“Way to go, Rainbow Dash!”

“And great work stepping up to leadership there!”

She gasped when she heard and recognized those two voices. And sure enough when she spun around and saw who she thought she heard, she smiled happily as she wasted no time in giving them a great big reunion hug.

“Twilight! Kion! You’re both back!"

“Of course we are!”

“Who are we, if we didn’t live up to our promise to do what we said we would?”

“Not me! And you both timed it just right.” She then took notice of the three additional friends accompanying Bunga.

“We sure did!” Bunga happily waved.

“Oh my gosh!” Rainbow Dash’s smile grew wider upon seeing them. “Not to mention you brought the whole crew together!”

“We sure did!”

“And I’m guessing by now you know are names and who we are, do you?” Fuli then asked with a knowing smile.

“Absolutely, Fuli! Along with you too, Beshte, Ono, and of course Bunga who I’ve already seen come by and visit twice alongside Twilight and Kion.”

“Hello!”

“Hi!”

Both Beshte and Ono greeted casually.

"Yep! You did! I was there!" Bunga proudly stated.

“Don’t I know it!” Rainbow returned with an affectionate hair ruffle to his head while wrapping an arm around his neck.

“Rainbow Dash, that was amazing!" Fluttershy said as she and the others walked up towards their friend. However, they gasped in delight once they saw their old friends.

"Kion! Twilight!"

The two friends were immediately swarmed and hugged them both to the point they had to take turns just so they can get equal friendly love.

“It’s so good to see you both, again!” Beshte happily greeted.

“You too, Beshte!” Kion happily returned to which the other Beshte that journeyed with him here had to resist the urge to say anything due to being in the presence of their mirror world self’s.

“Glad we can both take the time to see you all again as well.” Twilight happily added. “And judging from how things look around here it seems the party for what’s coming next has just begun.”

“It sure has!” Pinkie happily stated as she threw her hands up as she jumped up and somehow made confetti appear all over them.

Just then, Beshte, Ono, and Fuli all ended up reacting and gasping in shock upon seeing each other for the very first time with their mirror self’s who likewise just happened to make eye contact with them.

“Poa!”

“Hapana!”

“Whoa!”

They all stated as their reactions mirrored their respective counterpart’s exactly down to form while the others watch on wondering how big of a shock it is and whether or not it is too much for them. Fortunately for them, they didn’t really lose their minds once the shock wore off as their expressions turn to look on at each other as they marvel and examine each other’s appearances.

“You’re me from the human world!”

“And you’re me from the pony world!”

“Hapana!” 

Both Ono’s exclaimed to one another.

“Huh?” Pride Lands Fuli remarked with an arched eyebrow. “So is this what you like wear every day?”

“Yep. And I can take it you like your own outfit as well?” Human Fuli returned with the same arched eyebrow.

“Yep.” Pride Lands Fuli smiled proudly while posing. “At least it’s not a pink skirt.”

“I know right, Rarity just recently told us of how she made Rainbow and Applejack join the skirt wearing club.”

“Hey!” Rainbow returned feeling offended and embarrassed as Rarity took smugly smiled at them once more with crossed arms. “I wasn’t give a choice in the matter and neither was Applejack.”

“Yeah! And no one here is judging us for wearing them.” Applejack crossed his legs and arms as she sighed somewhat irritated at the joking around at their expense. “You wind up pulling a prank the wrong girl one time, and there’s always someone seeking to get a rise out of us. Isn’t there?”

“Oh, yeah!” Both Fuli’s continued to laugh as they shared a high five together.

“Poa!”

“Nice jacket!” Pride Lands Beshte complimented.

“Same to you too!” Human Beshte also complimented.

“You part of the football team?”

“I will be next fall. And when that happens coach says I’ll get to be the next team quarterback! Isn’t that great?”

“It sure is!”

As for the two Bunga’s they wasted no time in moving and facing each other in perfect sync before high fiving each other and then shared a friendly hug together!”

“So, I take you’re all hyped for these upcoming Friendship Games?” Twilight then asked.

“Oh, yeah! 

“We are now!”

Both Rainbow and Applejack happily replied.

“Even I think we can win!” Fluttershy added already looking forward to them.

“I feel like my school pride is at an all time high!” Rarity added with eager glee.

“Speaking of things at an all time high…” Ono spoke up with a skeptical question in mind. “...how did Rainbow Dash manage to pony up without playing her guitar?” He moved his fingers around to gesture himself playing a guitar.

“I don’t know. And quite honestly, it’s the first time that’s happened.” Applejack honestly answered.

"I don't know." Rainbow said before smiling proudly, "It's probably because I'm so awesome!"

“Yes, Rainbow Dash. You are awesome…” Sunset complimented before putting her mind into thought. “...but there's gotta be more to it than that, right? It just seems so random."

“Sure sounds like it.” Kion replied finding it equally random himself.

"Well, it would be nice if you girls could get a handle on it." Vice Principal Luna said to them as she appeared behind them. "We'd like to keep magic as far away from the Friendship Games as possible. We don't want to be accused of cheating." The huge group of friends all looked on in startled shock upon seeing her. “And that includes exact look-likes from another world.”

“Does this mean we’re already in trouble?” Human Bunga asked.

“Because we just met each other.” Pride Lands Bunga added.

“No, since the games have not started yet. I’m telling you all know so that you know what to expect by then.”

“Oh, of course, Vice Principal Luna.” Twilight quickly assured. “We understand completely.”

"Besides, we don't need magic to defeat those hoity-toity Crystal Preppers." Rarity added completely sure that’ll be the case.

"Still, the Friendship Games are serious business. We don't want any surprises. Especially the kind that could cause us to forfeit."

“And we’ll make sure of it, I guarantee it.” Kion further assured.

Vice Principal Luna nodded in approval before turning to Sunset. “Sunset Shimmer. Since you came here from a world of magic alongside both your friends Kion and Twilight. Perhaps you can work with them to get to the bottom of our magical development.”

Sunset smiled as she vowed to put her foot forward in the matter. "We'll do our best."

"Good. And welcome back, Twilight Sparkle. You too, Kion.”

“Thanks.”

“Good to see you too.”

Luna smiled before leaving.

"So, if I may ask what’s up with these upcoming Friendship Games?" Pride Lands Beshte then asked. "Because up until Rainbow Dash’s speech nobody seemed to be looking forward to them."

"And what's Crystal Prep?" Pride Lands Ono also asked. “Because it sounds like the Crystal Empire back where we’re from.”

“No kidding.” Pride Lands Fuli rolled her eyes in agreement at the various similarities around them. “So many parallels in this world.”

“Yep.” Both Kion and Twilight returned sharing and acknowledging that’s so very true.

Applejack moved first to start explaining. "The Crystal Prep Shadowbolts are our biggest rivals." 

Rarity nodded her head in agreement. "I wouldn't be surprised if those strangers in front of the portal were really students from Crystal Prep, coming over here to play a prank."

"Really? What makes you think that?" Kion curiously asked as both he and Twilight were all ears on this mysterious strangers.

Rainbow explained while showcasing an old yearbook she was carrying, "Because even though they beat us in everything – soccer, tennis, golf – they still have to gloat!" She showed Twilight, Kion, and Bunga from the Equestria and Pride Lands world the image of the horse statue, wearing a rainbow afro wig, funny glasses and clown pants.

“Whoa!” Pride Lands Bunga chuckled. “Talk about getting the school ready for a circus.”

“I know right!” Other Bunga laughed in agreement.

“Though it’s pretty hard to believe the event itself is called the Friendship Games if it’s that one sided and mean-spirited.” Pride Lands Fuli added finding it really hard to understand how the name makes sense.

“Even though it’s an attempt to encourage friendly competition with other schools, it’s still kinda hard to get along with someone who beats you at everything." Human Fuli explained.

Rarity scoffed in response. "That's putting it mildly, darling. They're still revamping the playing field in preparation."

"So, what are the events?" Pride Lands Beshte asked.

"Good question.” Rainbow replied. “Because actually don't know what the events will be. It could be anything."

Pinkie Pie then pulled out both a cake and pie form her bouncy pink hair, "Pie eating? Cake eating?" She then shoved them down her throat while splattering her face into them with some splatters getting on the other’s faces. "Pie-cake eating?!"

“Oh-ho-ho! Those both sound good!” Human Bunga commented already feeling hungry.

“Are you kidding?!” His Pride Lands counterpart looked on like he is talking crazy. “They’re more than good! They’re great!”

“Oh, yeah!”

"Anything?!" Rarity widen her eyes looking on like she is in for so many surprises to come. "How will I ever pick the right outfit?!"

"They won't even let us see what they're doin' to the field." Applejack said while she and the others removed the frosting off of their clothes and hair. 

"You think they'd at least tell competitors what they're competing in." Pride Lands Ono commented feeling it very puzzling.

“You would think.” His human counterpart returned feeling his frustration already. “And believe me this is news to me to. And it also doesn’t help that Crystal Prep has the money to buy out all the best coaches that could have helped train us for the games too.”

“It sure doesn’t.” Pride Lands Fuli frowned while placing a hand on her hip. “And it certainly helps me see why you all hate them.”

“I know right.” Her human counterpart returned doing the same posture feeling the same way. “It’s like the only thing riches help them out with is helping grow their over-sized egos. At the rate they’re going at, one of them is bound to become the next Heisenberg.”

“Really?” Pride Lands Ono returned very curious himself about what she’s talking about.

“Really.” His human counterpart returned very sure it’ll happen. “And the thing about him was even a high paying job as a chemistry teacher wasn’t enough to curb his own pride and ego from becoming a notorious drug lord who created the infamous Sky Blue Meth. And it was that same greed filled pride and ego that brought him down two years of self hidden secrecy.”

“Whoa.”

“But still…” Pride Lands Beshte then said hopeful there is something they can do to help them out there. “...there’s got to be a way to prepare for these games. Maybe we can help.”

“Yeah!” Pride Lands Bunga agreed. “With our training, we could definitely help you guys out, no charge!”

"You can at least train us.” Sunset replied before reminding them of what they were just told by the vice principal. “But as for the duplicates from the Pride Lands, no offense, but they need to stand by on the sidelines to avoid the double confusion and the risk of disqualification for cheating.”

“Right.”

“Of course.”

Both Pride Lands Fuli and Ono replied expecting that but still disappointed none of the less that only one of them along with Beshte and Bunga can compete.

“So…” Pride Lands Bunga then said. “...let’s have everyone train together, then only use our doubles to take our place in case one of us gets hurt.”

“Yeah! That’s a great idea!” Other Bunga quickly agreed liking the idea already.

“We’ll take that into consideration.” Sunset relented upon seeing that it can be useful to an extent.

“But…” Kion raised a finger to warn them of the catch. “...only, should it come down to that.”

“And by that we mean keep it to an absolute minimum.” Twilight sternly added. “Only when it is absolutely necessary. Is that clear?”

“Yes.” Both Bunga’s answered in defeated unison.

“Good.” Twilight replied upon seeing they have an understanding. “Because last thing we need is others seeing the two of us compete in the exact same event.”

“Yeah. Then everyone is sure to start asking question. Including some that are not meant to be answered.” Sunstet added.

“No kidding.” Kion also said in agreement. “So in the meantime while the rest of you get started on prepping for the games, Twilight, Sunset, and I will go figure out how Rainbow Dash managed to pony up during the assembly.”

“Sounds good to me.” Human Fuli said already agreeing with the plan.

“Well said.” Her cheetah counterpart complimented before she and the others waved the research party off as they split away from the group.

"Seems like they got everything under control." Pinkie Pie commented.

“Oh, believe me. They sure do.” Human Ono said in agreement before realizing along with his egret counterpart.

“Wait! Count me in on the research!” Other Ono yelled after them before pursing them.
> Two Broken Souls in Crystal Prep
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------


Two Broken Souls in Crystal Prep






Sometime later, Kion, Twilight, Sunset Shimmer, and Ono from the Pride Lands were already at the library, in hopes of discovering some way of figuring out how the magic here works. Hopefully, there are discoveries of magic in this world that could help them figure it out from there.

Thanks to their past experience along with sleeping inside the library for one night during their first visit, helped narrowed down their search. But sadly, upon reading said books, gave them very useless information about what they are looking for. Said books gave inaccurate, overly exaggerated, and dismissive theories and discoveries about magic.

“You have got to be kidding me!” Twilight stated in frustration as she slammed the book down on the table. “To think for the first time in my life I’ve been introduced to books where there’s useless information written on them.”

“I know!” Ono stated in agreement before tossing the book aside like trash in the air and across the library…

CRASH!

...due to said book breaking the window it flew through. 

“Hapana!” Ono groaned in dismay that happened. “Of all times to get all muscly it had to be now!”

“It’s okay, Ono.” Kion assured his friend to get him to calm down. “You were just stressed is all.” He then proceeded to toss the book aside. “But yeah, these books are all telling us that magic is a joke to them.”

“Not to mention, not everything is all candy, apples, diamonds, rainbows, and butterflies.” Sunset commented in agreement before quickly adding. “No offense to our friends here. But still, none of these books are going to tell us what we need to know.”

“Can’t argue with you there.” Twilight admitted as she stood up from her chair. “So that leaves us back to Plan A. Finding out our mystery couple. And I don’t mean romantically speaking.”

“Who knows.” Ono shrugged. “Everyone has different types and interests of love these days. And I’ve seen Lyra and Bon Bon show that kind of interest in each other.”

“Well that’s nice.” Twilight sweetly replied.

“Pretty sweet if you ask me.” Kion added fully supportive of their relationship.

“Well if they do become something more, let them know that they have my support.” Sunset sincerely said before focusing back on the strange visitors that passed by quickly earlier. “But enough said, I do recall that the bus that they took just so happened to be heading towards Crsytal Prep.”

“Okay.” Twilight accepted it as a lead itself. “So that’s a start.”

"That’s true, but that doesn’t explain of how a simple touch managed to disruptively effect the portal.” Ono pointed out.

“Maybe if that simple touch is from having inner magic inside of her she doesn’t quite realize just yet.” Kion suggested as a potential theory.

“Maybe.” Sunset replied. “Any idea of how to go on about this?”

“Only from personal experience.” Kion replied. “Like it when it came to me when I first discovered the power of the Roar…”

“...along with our combined teamwork and magic building up to us discovering our own inner magic in order to defeat Nightmare Moon which allowed us to kick start a new beginning for the Lion Guard and the Pony Guard...” Twilight added.

“Which later spread here when both Twilight and Kion’s crowns were brought here.” Ono added while avoiding getting into the details as far as Sunset’s past sins are concerned.

“So that means the mirror had a strong reaction to the couple’s energy that resulted in this block?” Sunset asked hoping for more to go on more than what they have.

“I don’t for sure. But possibly.” Twilight replied personally wishing what Sunset’s wishing for too.

Sunset sighed in response. “Great. So that just leaves the spoke next, "Okay, there's one theory about the mirror, but that still doesn't explain why the girls pony up now when they're not playing music."

“Other than strong passionate energy, I honestly don’t know.” Twilight again apologized. “Sorry, Sunset. We’re doing the best we can in cracking this case.” Upon seeing that Sunset is feeling extra pressure inside she moved to place a hand on her shoulder. “We’ll solve it even if it takes us two weeks.”

“Twilight’s right, Sunset.” Kion said while backing the princess up. “We just need to be patient about it.” He then added somewhat frustrated himself. “Even if does take us longer than we hope.”

“That I have no doubt you will…” Came from a certain voice they haven’t heard since the Battle for the Bands. “...for as long as you all make sure you put together solid evidence in your findings.”

The group of four suddenly caught off guard turned their attention to the sound of the voice standing right behind them. Said voice belonged to none of than the lead agent himself, Askari, accompanied by his trio of hyena look alike agents.

“Agent Askari!“ Sunset spoke up first upon seeing him.

“Along with Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed.” Ono then said next.

“Hey!”

“Hi!”

The former two greeted casually with the latter laughing like crazy for a few seconds.

“Wow!” Kion exclaimed. “This sure is a quite a surprise.”

“It is isn’t it.” Askari chuckled. “I like to make a habit out of that everywhere I go.”

“I have no doubt that’s true.”

“Trust me when we tell you it’s so very true.” Shenzi said to back her boss up on that claim.

“Just if you ever start working in the office, be wary of what you say, because he has very great listening ears. And by that we mean he has ears like a hawk.”

Ed laughed in agreement as Twilight moved to speak next.

“So, Agent Askari. What brings you here today? Because if it’s about whatever magic is going on here, we’re working on getting a handle on it.”

“Or are you here to get us up to speed on our training and or wanting our help in solving your latest case?” Sunset also asked.

“All of the above.” Askari answered before moving to explain. “It has been brought to our attention that there is more reports of strange magic coming from here and we got a tip that a couple of strangers from Crystal Prep has been lurking around these parts of town.”

“The reason we say that is because there have been a few traffic complaints due to a very brief chase into the streets.” Shenzi added. “The drivers involved say you three were involved, no?”

“Uh, yes.” Kion answered feeling unsure of whether or not they are in trouble again.

“In addition we also heard that both this school along with Crystal Prep are planning on having your special Friendship Games two weeks from now.”

“Uh-huh.” Ono replied somewhat nervously. “Are you going somewhere with this?”

“Yes.” Askari replied. “Because we were just dropping by to inform both Celestia and Luna that the Ambassador is coming to see the upcoming Friendship Games.”

“The Ambassador?” Everyone all asked in unison while clearly confused of who said person is.

“Yes. The Ambassador himself who strives for world peace. A.K.A. Mufusa, my brother.

“Your brother?!”

“Oh, yes.” 

“Hard to believe given their appearances, but believe it or not it’s true, and they are blood.”

Both Shenzi and Banzai chimed in.

“And I have personally vowed that my agency will solely protect him at all costs. Even with anything magic related.”

“Whoa!” Ono suddenly got in between his friends and the head agent. “You’re not saying that we pose a threat to your brother, are you?”

Askari once more chuckled in amusement before patting him on the shoulder. “Calm down, Ono. We’re not here to arrest you and bring you for questioning.”

“That why are you really here?”

“Like I said. To help crack the case along with seeking your help in ensuring security for the upcoming Games go through without problems.”

“Oh, okay. Hapana.” Ono nervously laughed before passing out from the sudden stress while being quickly caught by both Twilight and Kion.

“Is your friend all right?”

“Oh, yeah. He just gets nervous and stressed at times under pressure.” Kion replied.

“He’ll be fine. No problem. He just needs to time to unwind and calm down from the sudden shock.” Twilight added.

“Oh. Well, I’ll make sure I apologize to him when he comes too.” Getting back down to business. “Anyways, now that you’re up to date on why I’m here, I would like for you three to pass this down to your friends, because I will need their help as well when they’re not participating in these Games. And in regards to our unidentified visitors from earlier, my men will take care of keeping watch on them along with identifying them. Once they do, we’ll get their statement and decide whether or not if they pose a threat to Canterlot High.”

“I’m sure pressing charges wouldn’t be necessary.” Twilight quickly assured.

“Yeah!” Kion agreed. “For all we know they just seemed very curious and didn’t seem to fully understand what they were doing.”

“Dully noted.” Askari relented upon their request before preparing to lead his men away just when Ono started to regain consciousness. “Good luck with the training along with your upcoming training for becoming agents next week. Oh, and before I forget. Here...” He quickly added before tossing him the book Ono tossed through the window earlier. “Make sure that gets back to it’s proper shelf. Please and thanks. Do that along with what I ask and we’ll let the charges for destruction of private property slide.” Ono passed out once more to act like he was still out up until the agents finally leave.

“Oh, Hapana.”

“I heard that.”

“Dang it.”





Elsewhere inside a school at Crystal Prep, the school bell rang where a young girl exited her classroom, holding her books closely to her chest and looking rather nervously. 

“Is the coast clear?” The young boy peering the doorway asked as he looked around the hallways while shifting his eyes.

“Yes. It is.”

The young boy proceeded to follow after her as they both moved to leave the classroom while trying their best not to bump into anyone else.

The young girl appeared to be average height, thin, with a familiar violet skin, purple eyes and midnight purple and blue hair with a pair of purple and pink streaks on her sharply straight bang and across her bun. She wore a small star beret on the left side of her hair and wore the school uniform. A light blue long sleeve shirt with a dark purple vest, dark blue tie and plaid purple skirt. She wore long indigo stockings that reached just below her knees and plain dark blue shoes with a blue-diamond-like button decorated with a bow. She also wore a pair of black glasses.

The young boy himself appeared to be about the same height as the girl accompanying him, same build, golden yellow skin, but with a small tuft of black hair on his head enough to look like a buzz-cut, and red eyes. He too wore the school uniform consisting of the same shirt, shoes, and tie as the girl next to her only it was long and reached down to his dark blue belt with a bright blue belt buckle to hold his dark blue pants, and a purple dress jacket.

The girl was the human version of Twilight Sparkle, straight A student, honor role, science fair champion since grade school, and no doubt poised to graduate with valedictorian honors. And the boy himself was the human version of Kion. While he wasn’t a perfectionist like Twilight, he still got As and Bs in school, and is an ace when it comes to sports, with cross country running and boxing being his favorites.

Both students were humble and innocent…along with insecure and awkward with little self-esteem...and with everyone at school not seeing then as friends despite knowing who they are.

Twilight gulped as she looked on at the long hallway filled with male and female students, all wearing the same uniforms. Crystal Prep Academy itself lived up to the credit and hype as one would describe it would be from the crystal walls just like the Crystal Empire palace. Both Twilight and Kion unlike many students felt so out of place here. The only good thing that came out of it for the former was she greatly excelled especially in science, math and literature. While the latter, excelled mostly at sports, both students are not very social. 

The former would look on nervously, squeak when she spoke and bump into pretty much anybody she met, even if it was by accident. No matter how hard she tried to avoid it, it was her true calling even though said atmosphere is filled with condescending and indifferent snobs. Not that she would ever have the courage to do so. The latter however, while a bit timid, wasn’t afraid to show his anger at times to the point he would lose control over it whenever stress gets the better of him, especially when dealing others who are being mean to him along with Twilight.

None of the less, with all the courage she could master, Twilight walked ahead, already starting to bump into people. "Excuse me. Sorry." 

“Excuse me. Thank you.” Kion said while steadying his breath and narrowing his eyes at every student that gives them dirty looks.

Twilight managed to dodge a few students coming her way, only to get bumped into another student, who bumped into Twilight first but she made certain it was she who apologized and not her. 

“Excuse me.” Kion barked at the student giving her a dirty look. “Apologize to her.”

“Excuse me?!”

“You heard me.”

“Or what?!” He dared to say as the two get into a brief stare down only to be broken up when Twilight tugged him by the arm and pulled him away.

“It’s okay, Kion. Let’s go.”

Kion reluctantly followed after his friend but not without giving everyone who briefly stopped to watch the tense scene with an “I got my eye on you.” gesture to them. Even while making their dislike of the boy very clear, none of them dared to try to pick a fight with him.





The two then made her way towards a private room in the school, one from which they spent most of their time there. With Kion being around mainly so he can be by her side, being her only friend. Inside was a small little laboratory with beakers, science notes, telescopes, computers, math equations, the works. In addition on a wall stood a board with an assortment of pictures pined up on it, with arrows and notes all around. The pictures contained rainbows, strange creatures, and broken red stones. In the center was an image of Canterlot High. 

For weeks now, Twilight Sparkle was running her own personal investigation on the very strange phenomenon events going on at that particular school, and her research points towards the strange energy coming from these rainbow lights that she had seen beforehand. She was determined to discover what it is, and how it worked. Though she finds that she needs to take a more cautious and careful approach due to nearly being caught of doing experiments by three students who happened to see her doing so. Both she and Kion had a close call the other day when three students caught her in the act of doing experiments around the school. 

Kion on the other hand was also equally curious ever since she shared her discoveries with him. But at the same time, he only wishes that nothing bad happens to her and that they don’t get into any trouble because of it. Especially considering that of how much he really cares for her. Without her, he too would have lived life without friends and without hair. Though on his work area, he does have a personal bulletin board with pictures and papers of the ongoing phenomenon events that happened at the school. Particularly, his lion counterpart from another world, the pony counterpart of Twilight, and Sunset Shimmer. Among his research collection has stories where Sunset is being praised for her recent heroism along with the story of her disappearance and reappearance from Canterlot High during winter break.

Inside the room there rested a small dog, purple fur with green ears, eyes and a green belly. He slept soundly on a chair until his ear perked up, hearing somebody approaching. He recognized those footsteps as he panted happily in response. He loved who came into the room, and they likewise returned it in  kind like dear best friends. He ran up to the door, his tail wagging, until the door itself accidentally hit him and he flew across the room because of the impact.

Twilight entered and sat on the chair, calling out for him. "Spike? Spike?!"

“Are you okay?!” Kion urgently asked upon seeing the little puppy poking his head out from the trashcan he fell into, completely unfazed as he ran up towards his owner, barking happily. “Never mind. I’ll take that as a yes.”

"There you are." Twilight greeted with a giggle. The puppy jumped into her arms and licked her face with so much love. Twilight petted his head, smiling at receiving these affectionate gestures before he moved to do the same to Kion. 

"Okay, okay! I get it! All is forgiven." Spike then happily rested on Twilight’s lap as she opened up a drawer near her desk, taking out a strange rounded object. "Last night's field test confirmed it, Spike. With this device, I can track and contain the bizarre energy coming from Canterlot High."

Spike started to growl at the picture of the school that was on the board due to not liking what is going on there one bit. Especially if it has potential to hurt his best friend. He calmed down once Twilight petted his head lovingly.

"I know you didn't like me going over there, but I just couldn't wait." She pushed her chair on wheels, sliding towards a second desk where her computer was and picked several papers up from her desk, all neatly stacked.

"And soon, I'll have all the time I need. All of Crystal Prep is gonna be there for the Friendship Games. I just hope all that "rivalry" nonsense doesn't get in the way of my research." She added while rolling her eyes, "If I can collect enough data on these EMF frequencies, I should be able to extrapolate the wavelength forms to determine their origin. That would practically guarantee my entrance into the Everton Independent Study Program!" During her excitement she nearly tumbled backwards before being quickly caught and saved by her friend. "Whoa!" Upon seeing she was saved she breathed a sigh of relief. “Thanks.”

“You’re welcome.” Kion happily returned. Though his smile faded into a look of crestfallen sadness. “Sure must seem nice that you have your path figured out even with all things considered.”

Realizing why her friend is being sad now, Twilight quickly tried to reassure him this changes nothing for their bond. “It’ll be okay, Kion, Really. I’m sure if I can ensure that you also get credit for your help in these discoveries, my entrance into Everton will also be extended to you to.”

“I know.” Kion acknowledged even though he didn’t feel fully satisfied with the path they are currently on as evident by the disheartened sigh he released. 

Just then a knock on the door was heard and a young lady walked in. She was a stunning older woman with light pink skin, purple eyes and pink, gold and purple colored hair. She wore a blue shirt with a dark blue jacket with a matching skirt, golden necklace, and wore golden high heel shoes and a broach consisting of a crystal heart with golden symbols on the side. She was Dean Cadance, and a close personal friend of both Twilight and Kion. Given her relationship with the students, it comes with the gift of friendship, but Twilight and Kion for her was very special and she wanted nothing more but the very best for them, like a big sister looking out for her younger siblings.

She smiled once she saw the two, though she still had to adopt a firm stance when she caught sight of the girl’s loving puppy. "Twilight, you know the rules against pets."

"Well, Spike isn't a pet, Dean Cadance." Twilight said while holding Spike in her arms, "He's the focus of my research project. Human-canine cohabitation: effects and implications."

"If you say so." Cadance removed one of the dog hairs from Twilight's shoulder, "But Principal Cinch is highly allergic, so I suggest you put on a clean shirt."

"Why?" Twilight asked as she placed Spike back down on the ground.

"Because she wants to see you. Both you and Kion."

Kion groaned in response. “Principal Cinch! What I did do this time?! Because if it’s about the last guy that I got into a fight with, he had it coming!”

Cadance was quick to calm him down. “Don’t worry. You’re not going to be suspended nor expelled. As long as you don’t give her justified reason to, you have nothing to worry about as far as she’s concerned.”

Twilight on the other hand thinks this means good news for her. "Ooh! Maybe she has news about my application to Everton!"

"I've been meaning to talk to you about that." Cadance said, placing a hand on her student's shoulder, "Are you sure that's what you really want?

"Why wouldn't it be?” Twilight replied without changing her exited demeanor along with seeing nothing wrong with it. “A program that allows me to focus all my attention on my own advanced math and science projects? What a dream come true!"

"But there aren't any classrooms with other students. You'll be doing everything on your own."

"That is why it's called an "independent study program"."

"I just don't want you to miss out on anything. That's all. Being around other people isn't a bad thing. Sometimes it's how you learn the most about yourself much like your friend Kion here."

"I guess."

“Yeah…” Kion couldn’t help but admit himself. 

Deep down Twilight briefly acknowledges the truth in Cadance’s words, even if she really doesn’t want to admit it. In her case it doesn’t help that she’s practically treated as the unpopular, clumsy, awkward girl looked down upon and could never reach their high expectation even when she wanted to.

“Meet me in Principal Cinch's office in a few minutes?" Cadance asked before leaving. Twilight nodded her head and the Dean closed the door after her.

"What's she so worried about?" Twilight asked both her dog and friend, with the former already playing with one of his toys before proceeding to change shirts just like the dean requested of them. "Everton is exactly what I need right now. It's not like I have anything left to learn at Crystal Prep."

“No. It’s more of the fact that what she is saying is she just doesn’t feel a lifetime of studying in solitude is what will truly make you happy is all.”

“But...of course it is.”

“Is it, really? Because if you ask me even with promised admission to this dream place of yours, I just feel that the answer is truly no because I just don’t feel this is what will make me happy. And I think you know it too.”

Twilight didn’t really say anything in response as they both changed shirts before they both proceeded to make their way to the principal's office all while the former sings herself.

I've walked through all these halls before

I've been in and out of every door, oh-whoa-oh

There's nothin' in this school that I don't know

As she continued her way ahead of her friend, she was looked down upon by every student she encountered thus validating her argument. She traced her fingers across the glass cases which contained academic trophies with her name on them from science, math, spelling bees, all of the great intelligence achievements. Alongside them, are Kion’s athletic achievement trophies and awards. But still, none of these accomplishments and victories felt satisfying to either of them.

In every class, my grade's the best

The highest score on every test

I think that means it's time for me to go

I know there's more that's out there

And I just haven't found it yet

I know there's more that's out there

Another me I haven't met

This school is full of people

But still I don't belong

They only dream of winning

Look at me like something's wrong

Maybe I'm better off alone

Will I find what I'm lookin' for

If I just do it on my own?

She walked up the stairs towards the principal's office, as she personally voices out her wishes of what she is truly seeking in life where Kion himself takes a turn in singing himself to provide comfort to the poor girl.

I know there's more that's out there

Something to fill this hole inside

I know there's more that's out there

And I'm not afraid to try

There's only so much this school can offer

And I'm not saying that it's wrong

But I know there's more that's out there

'Cause I've been searching all along

Beyond these rooms, beyond these walls

So much to learn, I can't see it all

Then both Kion and Twilight sang together.

There's somethin' out there callin' me

And it's a mystery that I can't wait to see

'Cause I know there's more that's out there

Another place, another way

And I know there's more that's out there

And I'll find out someday!

I'll find out someday...

After finishing her singing, she opened the door to the principal's office, making a creaking noise as she did with Kion following in after her. The office itself was quite large for a school principal herself. And amazingly it fits her personality to the T. The room itself was dark in atmosphere with the only light source being two lanterns above the ceiling. Twilight saw Dean Cadance beside her and gestured her and Kion to take their seats in front of the principal's desk. The chair where they sat was turned away from the principal with her back turned, making her look unnerving and intimidating. It was pretty clear at first glance that this woman was at least strict and commanded respect. The door closed and Twilight saw a young man standing behind it. He was tall and muscular with white skin and blue hair with lighter and darker streaks across it.

"Shining Armor? Why is my brother here?"

"As an alumni, Principal Cinch thought he could provide some unique perspective." Cadance explained.

"Perspective on what?"

"Why, the Friendship Games, of course.", The chair finally turned around, revealing herself as Principal Cinch. A middle aged woman with dark hair consisting of light and dark shades of purple. Her skin was light blue and wore a standard principal outfit. Consisting of a dark crystal blue jacket and matching skirt, crystal blue sleeved dress shirt, pink leggings, and white pearl earrings, along with a pair of dark red glasses. She also has pale purple eyes, red lips, and dark blue heels. She stood up from her chair, towering over the young girl, making her quiver while the boy sitting beside her placed a comforting and protective hand on her shoulder. "You competed in the games, did you not, Shining Armor?"

Shining Armor slightly jolted in response due to briefly being distracted and blushing in Dean Cadance’s direction for her beauty. Much like the other world they had known each other for years to the point they’re in a romantic relationship together. The only difference being is that it hasn’t blossomed into a married life yet.. The young man cleared his throat before replying.

"I did."

"And you happen to recall who won?"

"Ha ha, Crystal Prep did. We always win." He proudly stated.

"We always win." Cinch repeated to Twilight with emphasis, as if to remind her of the obvious.

“Okay.” Kion accepted that response while slightly annoyed at the need to make that point across again. “We got it the first time.”

"Why'd you ask to see me?" Twilight nervously asked.

"And me?" Kion also asked rather wary wondering what she is up to this time.

Principal Cinch walked towards her trophy case, polishing one of the golden trophies her school had won for her. To her no matter what others said, no matter the truth given it’s her school and her students, these victories were hers. 
"Twilight, Kion, I'll be honest. It doesn't matter to some whether or not Crystal Prep wins or loses. But, the important thing is we are expected to win because Crystal Prep has a reputation." Placing the trophy back she towered over her students. "And it is that reputation... my reputation that is responsible for everything we have here. For everything you've done here. And you've done quite a lot, haven't you, both?"

"I dunno. I guess."

“Quite some.”

The two admitted.

"Oh, don't be modest, you two." Cinch replied with a smile, though it was more cold than warm as she sat back down on her chair. "Twilight, you're the best student this school has ever seen. What I can't understand is why my best student wouldn't want to compete."

"In the Friendship Games?"

Seeing her struggle, Shinning Armor  chimed in to help her see why she should. "Look, Twily, I know it's not really your thing, but representing the school is kind of a big deal. Plus, they could really use your help."

Even though he wasn't a student here anymore, he had the time of his life at this very school. To him it felt necessary to keep up the reputation the school has built.

Principal Cinch took out a piece of paper from her desk and adjusted her glasses, "It seems Canterlot High is undergoing something of a renaissance. Test scores are up, grades, even athletics are on the rise. You see, they are developing somewhat of a reputation. This can not happen!"

Seeing this pressure placed on the poor girl, Kion spoke up in her defense addressing the head of the school with a firm but polite approach, despite having his heart race with his anger boiling up inside. “With all due respect, Principal Cinch. While she is very gifted for her intelligence achievements, she isn’t very talented at athletic achievements. Not to mention everyone else outside of this very room hate her. To subject her to this could bring more harm than good, especially if it comes down to the wire and worst case scenario.”

Twilight briefly smiled at her friend before speaking up herself. “He’s right Principal Cinch, I can't possibly participate in the games. My work here is very—"

"Ah, yes. Your work. Cadance, could you and Shining Armor find my contact sheet for the Everton Independent Study program?"

"Of course." The two walked out of the room to do what they were asked, leaving both Kion and Twilight alone with the principal, who showcased her a folder, placing it in front of her.

"I understand you've applied. You see, one of the advantages of having a reputation is a certain amount of influence in such things. So, let me offer you a deal."

“What kind of deal?” Kion asked with a suspicious frown at her cold smile as she slid the folder in front of Twilight. 

"In return for contributing your agile mind to these games, I will use my influence to guarantee your application is approved."

“And if she doesn’t?” Kion warily asked as Twilight reached out to grab the folder, which contained her application papers. Only once she reached for them Cinch pulled them back towards herself.

"Though, I suppose I could also have it..denied.” She then turned to Kion with a folder, containing the handful of black marks he got on his permanent record. “And as for you, Kion. Since you have a bit of a reputation for getting into a few scuffles with my fellow students, I can do the same to you as well. In return for contributing your athletic prowess to these games, I will use my influence to guarantee you go into whatever college you want to go with a clean slate. If not, this will follow you everywhere you go and whatever you want to pursue in life might not happen. What do you think I should do?"

While Kion looked on with gritted teeth with his fists clenching in anger, Twilight looked on in meek defeat like their minds were already made up without their input on the matter. They were both placed in an unwinnable situation, and if they don’t comply, their reputations alone with be forever stained with that solely to haunt them for the rest of their days.

“Fine. We’ll compete.” Kion relented mostly for Twilight’s sake.

Cinch smiled in approval. “Wise decision, Kion. That’s what I love to hear from you, one of my most promising students.” Kion still frowned in disgust knowing that’s only because it serves her needs and wants. But even still he had no choice unless he wanted to guarantee his friend’s depression and despair, which he doesn’t have the heart to truly do. And nevertheless it means having to face someone who he really doesn't want to see again. But at the same time, maybe just maybe since things have changed since then it could be an opportunity to settle the score with said person. Maybe even...permanently if said opportunity comes up.
> Prepping for the Games and Crystal Prep's Arrival
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Prepping for the Games and Crystal Prep's Arrival







During the following two weeks, the training for the upcoming The Friendship Games went underway. Since Kion and Twilight couldn’t return to their home until then, they moved to live with their friends who very so generously offered them a room for to recuperate until then.

Bunga got to alternate between spending the nights with his other Bunga along with Pinkie Pie since they get along very well together. At the same time, Twilight alternated between Sunset and Rarity, while Kion alternated between Sunset and Applejack.

During the daytime, when school is not in session is training time in order to prep up for the games and that includes getting up early in the morning to prepare for them.

Outside of the Lion and Pony Guard in this world, the other students chosen to represent the school for the games are Bon Bon, Lyra Heartstrings, Sanderwood, Micro Chips, Derpy and Flash Sentry. Though tired and weary from having to get up early, they were all more than willing to go through with it if it means gearing up for a chance to win these games.

From what they have been informed and learned is that the competition is devised into two events. The Academy Decathlon where their focus relies on mastery of chemistry, home economics and everything in between. The next competition is the Tricross Relay, which will include motocross, archery and short track.

On the dawn of day one, everyone in attendance were all awaken from their drowsy state when Twilight blew her air horn directed up towards the ceiling. Standing by her side at the center of the gym, were the others from the Pride Lands all wearing CHS caps and whistles around their necks, with Ono and Fuli both carrying clipboards in their hands.

Once everyone was awake, Twilight addressed to everyone speaking in an upbeat yet authoritative tone of voice.

“All right everyone, rise and shine! Because starting today up until the next two weeks we are going to be training for these upcoming games even if we have work hard through the day to get it right. So as this moment I am in charge of each and every one of you, do I make myself clear!”

“Yes, ma’am.”

“I can’t hear you!”

“Yes, ma’am!”

“Yes, sir, ma’am, sir!” Pinkie herself stated.

“Kion.” Twilight said to him to allow him to give his turn in speaking to the group.

“All those who are talented in Academy Decathlon activities that include chemistry and home economics report to the east side and all others who are talented in Tri-cross activities that include motocross, archery, and short track report to the west side of the gym.”

“Get ready, because today is the day we start preparing to show those Crystal Prep kids of what we’re made of!” Twilight spoke again. “Starting now!” With a blow of her whistle, the training montage began.

I'll Make an Wondercolt Out of You

First up is chemistry, which none of the students had any trouble with. Next up is baking and as the students did so, The trainers Twilight, Kion, and the rest of the Pony Guard from the Pride Lands all watched and observed them in action. Flash and Bon Bon proved to have trouble with it to which Pride Lands Bunga moved to jot it down on his clipboard. That way it can serve as pointers of to improve upon it next time around and ensure everybody at the top of their game before going up against Crystal Prep.

The next was constructing a bird house, which many struggled, aside from Rarity, Fluttershy, Fuli, Bunga, and Applejack. Pride Lands Beshte took notice and wrote it down on her clipboard which sparked a little worry in the others upon seeing it. But it was part of the learning process.

The next test was a spelling bee competition, to which Twilight and Pride Lands Ono both took lead on given that they are both great spellers and can easily teach them a thing or two on how to master it.

Then Kion and Fuli observed the students while they ran laps. Inspecting them closely they both wrote on their clipboards of the notes they needed to take. Though the students still weren't sure what their approach is, but still trusted it none of the less.

On day two, they tried again with Bunga showing Flash and Bon Bon how to properly bake. It took some time, especially with both himself and his human counterpart unable to resist eating some of the ingredients. But none of the less their time with Pinkie sure helped them improve and show them of how to master creative cooking.

Both Twilight and Ono managed to figure out a way to help the others kids with spelling. Twilight had them do sit ups while spelling the words she picked for them while Ono watches over with the words on flashcards so he can see if they are spelling them correctly. For each word they spelled incorrectly they did more push ups. It took a while before the students realized how much it is helping them to the point they can tackle hard words without breaking a sweat.

Kion and Fuli then both taught Sandlewood, Micro Chips, Lyra and Derpy to build a birdhouse. Since the former is good with tools and given the latter’s past experience at Winter Wrap Up they each managed to make out in minutes. They both showed the boys how to do it properly and after a few several attempts they managed to accomplish a decent and well constructed house. Fuli looked on with a proud smirk seeing that they are mastering it.

Next, Twilight had the students learn roller skating, which was no different from ice skating she learned how to do doing her spare time with Pinkie Pie. As crazy as some of her ideas may be she knew how to skate and they sure came in handy when she mustered to courage to learn how. She even managed to teach Rarity of how to effectively skate along with good form to boot.

Meanwhile, Fuli instructed the kids in motocross, thanks to quick lessons from other Fuli while Ono instructed in archery where Applejack, other Ono, other Bunga, and Fluttershy showed great natural skill in the sport. All while both Twilight and Kion looked on proudly. So far, these kids were becoming stronger, faster and more confident in themselves. They were now hungry and determined than ever to win these games.

While this was happening and during their spare time, they spotted Askari and his men observing them from behind the bushes. Upon spotting them Askari gave a thumbs up at their work in progress. Clearly they have learned from past experience. In addition, he gave the two along with Sunset the rundown on their research of magic and what they believe works out the math behind the magicical logistics here in this world. Judging from their expressions, they have yet to fully understand it, but they are sure they will figure it out in due time and at least understand it partially.

Before long, most of the students, even the nerdy Micro Chips and clumsy Derpy, were roller skating with ease. By the time the two weeks has passed every student has shown great improvement. They were ready for the Friendship Games!





Spike growled as he pulled harder and harder on Twilight's jacket while she packed her things. "Ugh! Come on, Spike! I was always gonna go to Canterlot High for the Friendship Games. Ich!" She gave one final yank, releasing her jacket form his teeth, "The only difference now is that I have to compete. Besides, it's not like Principal Cinch gave me much of a choice."

“She sure didn’t!” Kion remarked with flat out contempt for the lady. “And how she hasn’t been arrested for blackmailing us, I’ll never know other than not enough eyes are turning in her direction."

Spike whimpered sadly until Twilight petted his head and scratched his chin, "I know, Spike. I don't like it either. I probably won't be able to collect anywhere near as much data as I thought." She picked up her round device and thought for a moment. Then she smiled when she saw some kind of advantage out of this. "But maybe I can still get some." She tied a string around the object and hung it around her neck. The poor puppy whimpered once more. "Spike, I wouldn't leave without you." She happily placed Spike inside her backpack before zipping it up, "Just remember to be quiet. And try not to shed."

“And I’ll try to keep my temper under control.” Kion then said like he is trying to make a promise to his best friend while secretly packing what seems to be weapons and tools he feels he'll need at his disposal.

Once they made it outside, both Kion and Twilight spotted the two busses that would take the students to Canterlot High. However, Twilight wasn't so sure which buss she was suppose to get on due to how identical they are. Regardless since they have to compete they need the bus where her teammates were going to be. She approached the first bus, where she saw Dean Cadance inspecting on her clipboard.

"Dean Cadance, I'm not really sure where to go."

"One second, Twilight." Cadance said, briefly heading towards the second buss to check on something.

"You could try the end of the line!" One of the Crystal Prep girls said, sourly. She had light yellow skin with freckles, pink hair tied into a ponytail and light streaks. Her eyes were purple and narrowed at Twilight earning herself a glare from her friend Kion for that remark.

"What did you say?" Twilight asked while adjusting her glasses.

The girl, named Sour Sweet, spoke in a sarcastic sweet tone, "Just that someone smart as you should definitely go first."

"I…I didn't mean to. I was just asking."

“Sour Sweet! She didn’t mean to. She was just a little confused, okay.” Kion firmly and politely said in her defense.

Dean Cadance arrived once more, smiling at the young girl and boy. "This is the right bus, Twilight. Go ahead. You too, Kion."

"But… I didn't mean to cut in front." Twilight innocently apologized.

"Ugh, well it's too late now." Sour Sweet said bitterly under her breath.

“I heard that!” Kion returned.

“Good!”

The embarrassed girl walked up the stairs and into the bus followed by her only friend, only to be surprised when one of her classmates, Indigo Zap, started shouting; "Are we gonna win?!?!"

"I…I don't know." Twilight said unsure herself.

Indigo Zap was a tomboy girl with spiky blue hair with various streaks in different shades of blue, yellow eyes and wore googles on her head, along with several ear piercings. She is coming fueled with the same determination and loyalty as Rainbow Dash. Only, Indigo's loyalties were not for her teammates…but to herself.

She shouted again in response. "Wrong answer!! Try again! Are we gonna win?!?!"

“Yes we are, Indigo Zap!” Kion stated to her while getting in between her and Twilight. “Just quit giving the poor girl a hard time. I’m sure she gets it by now. Okay?!”

"Yeah...Um...I guess? I-It's just...I mean...I heard that CHS is doing well now. With their reputation. And, I mean, it's not better than ours, of course. But we can't let them do it, you know? Win, I mean? Right?"

The other students rolled their eyes in annoyance clearly seeing that she has the least energy and competitive drive inside of her. All wondering why she was chosen to be a part of their team. All of feeling it’s only because she’s the most prized student getting special treatment.

"You're gonna have to take a seat!" The bus driver instructed of the two.

“And we will.” Kion assured before following after her friend.

Twilight walked down the bus, looking for a place to sit, but every student only slid to the empty seat, not wanting her to join them. Twilight then tried to take a seat next to Suri, but she placed her bag on the empty seat. The only one available was at the far back, opposite another student with light purple skin and mint colored hair with plum colored eyes and wore a pair of glasses. Her hair was styled into two long ponytails that stuck out from the back of her head with an odd bun tracing on the back of her head. 

Twilight smiled politely at her as she tried to greet her. "Hi, Sugarcoat."

"That was a really bad speech." The girl returned, rather bluntly, "You should consider not speaking in public."

“And maybe you should consider taking kindness classes.” Kion assertively fired back. “You probably could learn a thing or two from them.”

“Whatever.”

With that bitter brief exchange over with, Kion then moved to sit beside Twilight as the bus’s engine started before making it’s way to Canterlot High.

Twilight then unzipped her backpack and smiled at her only other friend. "Well, Spike, aside from Kion, at least I've got you with me."

Spike whimpered softly when the girl next to Twilight started banging her head, listening to the rock heavy metal music from her headphones. Her skin was pink with yellow green hair, medium shades of dark and bright streaks, and had blue eye shadow. Her name was Lemon Zest, well known for her love of music and high energy.

"Dude, you have gotta hear this!!" She shouted while placing her headphones onto Twilight's head. The poor girl could feel her teeth vibrating from the loud sounds of the music. If her ears were sensitive enough she could go deaf because of it.

“Thanks for sharing.” Kion kindly returned while relieved that she had the decency to not be mean to them for once. He then moved to adjust the volume of her headphones to a reasonable volume so Twilight can comfortably hear the music. He then sighed in dismay. “This is going to be a long trip.”

And not only that, he also felt this was the perfect time to mentally prepare himself for what’s to come, knowing that he’ll be returning to a sight of old memories and familiar faces.





The Rainbooms with spare time on their hands along with their friends stopped by their practice room where the Pony Guard themselves moved to take a crack at the latest song they were working on. And when it happened the Rainbooms were in for an astonishing surprise when Princess Twilight and Prince Kion took lead.

Dance magic!

Once you have it

Let your body move, step into the music

Dance magic

And it's electric

Let your body move to the music

Sunset's jaw literally dropped at seeing them playing their instruments…with pony features.

Sure they have seen them play instruments but not their alternate self's along with actually showing pony features themselves. Both Beshte and Bunga sported the ears while Fuli and Ono both sported ears and wings. And Kion himself with ears and majestic alicorn wings much like Twilight. All of them sporting long hair and manes like they would when they were ponies.

Dance magic!

(Ooooh)

Once you have it

(Once you have it!)

Let your body move, step into the music

Dance magic

And it's electric

Let your body move to the music

Music!

Once the song ended, their pony features disappeared just as they magically appeared when they started. 

“Wow!” Other Bunga remarked in awe. “You were amazing!”

“This is quite something.” Other Fuli remarked feeling very impressed.

“Indeed.” Rarity said with great admiration towards them. 

“But how?!” Sunset asked still jaw dropped stunned before Applejack moved to close it for her to help her recompose herself.

“To be honest, we really don’t know.” Kion replied.

“We just gave a go to see if we can replicate, and then one thing led to another which led to this all happening.” Twilight then added.

“Pony ups!” Pride Lands Bunga proudly stated with thumbs up.

"But how?" Sunset asked. "How is this all possible?!"

“Like I told you, if I knew I would tell you.” Twilight repeated. “Though I may have an idea how it works here.”

Sunset's eyes looked on very hopeful for whatever she has to say next. "Really? Like what?"

"That magic in this world works differently than in Equestria. Same magic but it has adapted differently into this place with how it does depending on when tested."

"Just like back home." Pride Lands Ono chimed in. "With given of how similar magic works with different ways it works it allows things to blend in a little more. Like Equestria’s winter weather shared inside the Pride Lands allowed cooler weather for them during the dry season along with ponies getting wings and ears. Temporarily of course. Maybe that's why it's so hard to understand it here since it's starting to become its own."

"But is there a way to control it?" Sunset asked hopefully.

"That part we still haven't figured it out yet." Fuli regretfully informed. “Sorry.”

Hearing this wasn’t good enough for Sunset to feel at ease. The games were starting tomorrow and they couldn't afford to have magic running like crazy during them. "We have to keep trying. We're supposed to keep magic out of the Friendship Games, remember?"

"Easier said than done, darling." Rarity said while inspecting her reflection in her mirror, "Like they say, magic in Equestria works differently. And…"

"This isn't Equestria." Sunset lowered her head, gripping her left arm in despair.

Human Fuli placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder, "Don't worry, we're getting there. At least it’s progress."

"And while you work on keeping the magic out of the games, I've been working on what to put in!" Rarity giggled, which concerned Applejack.

"Rarity, what'd you go an' do?"

To answer her question, Rarity pulled out several clothing ranks, all filled with an assortment of costumes and uniforms for practically all events.

"Well, I have a lot of time on my hands, so I made a few options for uniforms!" Rarity managed to, somehow, get Rainbow Dash into a track-racer's outfit.

"You really didn't have to do that." Rainbow said.

"I know."

"No. You really didn't have to." Applejack arched an eyebrow while looking at the uniforms, they were ones for baking, track racing, archery, even bird building with bird-like patterns. Some just didn't look fitting for the sports competition either. But, Rarity was just too excited to even notice.

"I know!" She giggled adorably while the others look on knowing full well of what’s going to happen next.





Outside, the two buses from Crystal Prep arrived. The students exited the vehicles and Principal Cinch walked out as well. Her eyes narrowed in disgust at the school. Disgust that nothing of interest in her eyes has changed since her last visit here. Disgust that the school is still bright and sunny all around. Especially towards Principal Celestia, who in her mind got lucky to be put in charge of this school. Not to mention her sunny and cheerful demeanor heavily clashes with her own personality which is the opposite of feeling young and vibrant like her. Ironically, they used to see eye to eye with Cinch once having that same personality as Celestia up until it wasn’t the case when the former decided to grow up her own way.

Principal Celestia smiled at the woman, despite her cold expression. "It's good to see you again, Principal Cinch."

"Yes, it is." The woman replied, equally cold. None the less, Celestia did her best to be as warm and welcoming as she could be.

"Well, we are certainly looking forward for the games to begin. Vice Principal Luna can help your students get settled if you'd like me to show you around. There have been quite a few changes since your last visit."

"Oh, yes, Principal Celestia. I'm sure that would be fascinating. Hm."

While the two principals were being formal with one another, the vice principal and the dean greeted one another in a friendly hug given that they are both old friends with one another.

"Oh, it's always such a pleasure to see you, Dean Cadance. Even if it means another defeat." She said the last part rather sadly.

"Thank you, Vice Principal Luna, but I hear it's not going to be so easy this time."

Twilight poked her head out from the bus, seeing the school for herself with Kion doing the same seconds later. To Twilight, this was her chance to collect the data she needed to get. And as for Kion, he looked on with disdainful eyes as his memories started to come back to him with a sense of dread inside.

The moment they stepped off of the bus was the moment, Kion decided to do everything in his power to protect her friend from harm, starting with Indigo Zap, who came running straight out of the bus.

"Comin' through!" She yelled while causing Twilight fell backwards into another student, Sunny Flare.

Said girl is everything but true to her name. The girl with blue skin, super short hair, colored purple with pink streaks, and rose colored eyes, sneered at the girl with glasses in response.

"Seriously?"

"Oh, sorry. I didn't mean to." Twilight nervously fiddled with the loose strands of her hair and Sunny just walked away, not bothering to say sorry or even at least helping her up off the floor leaving Kion to help her up but not without tossing a random orange he found on the ground right at her along with the previous girl who shoved her way by. 

“Ow!”

Twilight then groaned, only for Sour Sweet to suddenly get in the way, "Oh, sorry. Why don't you go ahead?"

Sour Sweet's widened like that of a puppy dog as she prepared to speak sweetly to Twilight falsely so before being cut off by Kion who quickly got in between then.

“Sour Sweet!” He sharply warned against saying anything else to his friend.

“Fine.” She bitterly moved to leave her alone but not without glaring right back at her defender. “Since you are such a sweetie...!” She said mockingly with pretend sweetness. “…I am watching you!" she said the last part very sourly before walking away, keeping her hawk eyes onto her while Kion fiercely looked on back with fiery daggers in his eyes in return.

Lemon Zest walked out, dancing to her incredibly loud music, followed by Sugarcoat, "You are kinda being a doormat right now." The former said to Twilight, incredibly blunt, like before.

“And you’re still being rude and need to get a move on. Now!” Kion angrily ordered of her while glaring at the other girl into intimidated silence before running off while leaving behind a few drops on the ground.

The sound of beeping caught Twilight's attention and she looked down around the device around her neck. The circular lip started to glow, creating a moving star-like symbol on it. One of the corners of the device started to beep purple, aiming directly at the high school like a compass. Twilight smiled, the energy was coming from inside, no question about that. Quietly, both Twilight and Kion snuck away from her classmates and headed up towards the stairs of the school, with the former not taking her eyes off of the device she held, keeping a close eye as to where the energy was coming from while the latter kept watch in case those who caught them the other day saw them again.

Lyra and Bon Bon walked out and spotted the two. Bon Bon waved, "Hi, Twilight." She greeted before gasping and happily greeting with the same wave but with more happiness. “Hi, Kion!”

“Good to see you again!” Lyra equally happy also greeted.

“Oh!” Kion recognized them and smiled at them in return. “Hi, Bon Bon. Hi Lyra.”

Twilight however did not return the greeting as she moved to continue on into the school leaving both Lyra and Bon Bon looking at one another in confusion. 

“Sorry about that.” Kion apologized. “She’s just really not used to this kind of greeting.”

“Really?”

“I would think she should have, considering we just saw her earlier.”

Now it was Kion’s turn to feel confused himself, mildly so. “Really?!”

“Yeah.”

“Okay, well. Nice seeing you both again, we’ll catch you later.” Kion waved after them before quickly playing catch up to Twilight.

Once inside, Twilight keep her gaze onto the device, but was taken off guard when another student walked up to her and said; "Hey, Twilight! Hey, Kion!"

Both the boy and the girl turned around, seeing the girl with green hair waving at her happily and kindly. To Kion, she definitely recognized them, while Twilight looked on clearly confused and caught off guard.

None the less she continued her research while Kion is the only one returning the greeting.

“Hello!”

And that continued with every turn, every hallway, every student they walked across, all greeting them kindly.

"Hi, Twilight. Hi, Kion."

"Hi, Twilight. Hi, Kion."

"Hey, you, lookin' good. Both of you."

“Hi! Hello! Thanks!” Kion returned just as friendly as always.

This was becoming stranger and stranger to Twilight. "Um, hi." she managed to say, only to receive more hellos as she continued to walk. She was so distracted she nearly forgot about the energy source she was researching.

"Hey, what's happenin'?"

"Really nice to see you."

"Twilight, Kion, how ya both doin'?"

"Twilight, Kion, yo!"

"Hi. Hello. Um, good." 

“Hello. Hello. Doing just fine, thanks.”

Overwhelmed by her impossibly sudden popularity, Twilight didn't see the next person she bumped into. Bumping into people was a rather rare skill of hers. Her glasses fell off of her face and landed on the floor.

The person she had bumped into was yet another student who recognized her. And he was more than happy to see her, even if it resulted in some nasty exchanges between the two.

"Twilight? I almost didn't recognize you." The young man helped Twilight up like a gentlemen before Kion could come to her aid, but she couldn't properly thank him since she couldn't really see him clearly without her glasses. Luckily for her, Kion moved to pick them up and hand them to her.

"When did you start wearin' glasses?"

"Um, like, since forever." Twilight replied, still uncertain about what's going on.

“And believe me when I tell you that’s true.” Kion added while placing a protective hand on the girl’s shoulder.

"Oh, so how long are you both here for?"

"Just for the Friendship Games." Twilight answered as she put on her glasses so she can see who is she is talking to. There they got to gaze into each other’s eyes briefly.

It was there the moment he saw them he knew. This wasn't the same Twilight Sparkle, she looked just like her, yes, but her eyes…looked different compared to what he saw earlier. It was then he realized that he is seeing a completely different version of her.

Twilight herself met and seen a lot of boys before but this guy…he was more handsome than any guy she ever met in Crystal Prep. And for once her eyes on him and not her computers and papers.

"I'm sorry, I thought you were somebody else." The boy apologized politely.

Twilight could barely speak out of sheer nervousness while Kion watches on wary and cautiously with even more narrowed eyes at him. "I…Um…"

The boy gave her his hand to shake, "I'm Flash Sentry."

Shyly but with more confidence, she shook his hand in return. "I'm Twilight Sparkle."

"I know." He replied before looking on shock with she looked at him in confusion. “I mean, I only know because I met a similar girl with the same name.”

“You don’t say.” Kion returned in bewilderment with each and every time of hearing those identical words.

Though before anything else can happen between them the moment really was disrupted when Twilight's device started to beep around her neck. The circle surface stared to glow a strange purple, and a star-like symbol appeared to alert her that strange energy nearby.

"Uh, I gotta go." Twilight quickly ran off ahead, while Kion followed after her.

“Sorry about that. We’ll talk later, okay?” He said before running off.

Twilight then placed Spike back into her backpack before running off, still feeling too embarrassed by her outburst to look back.

Flash looked on as she ran off. "Uh, okay. Bye?…Aw." he sighed sadly and face palmed himself in disappointment with his poor choice words. He got some comforting sympathy from Derpy, who patted his back in reassurance.

Still, it was crystal clear that this girl was not the pony Twilight, nor was it the lion Kion. Though at the very least he would have liked to get to really catch up and get to know the identical duo.

While trying to catch up to Twilight, Kion barely had time to stop himself before he stopped himself from running into a girl. Said girl herself had to swiftly dodge with grace to avoid the boy crashing into her.

"Whoa! Sorry!"

"It's all right! No harm done! Just try to watch where you're going." The girl returned as she neatly brushed her hair back into place along with the accumlated dust on her suit jacket and skirt.

"Will do."

But before Kion could continue after his friend, the girl just so happened to recognize him after a double take. "Wait! Kion! Is that you?!"

"Uh, yeah." The boy returned though a little more feeling off-guard than annoyed. "Should be a no brainer at this point."

"I know but..." Said girl moved to look at the boy in the eye. "...it's been a while since we last saw each other."

"Have we met before? Are you sure you're not looking for another boy with the same name?"

"Positive. That is if you are who i think you are despite having different colored hair."

"Maybe I did in the past, but now it's the color you are seeing now."

"I see." Seeing that this is possibly not the Kion she met last time had her deciding it was best to move things along. "Well, feel free to talk me when you have your memories all sorted out. I'll be around."

"We'll see."

The two went their separate ways leaving both the boy and girl very confused with their latest interaction.





Elsewhere, Rarity was going back and forth, putting on the finishing touches on each of the girls' uniforms. Rainbow Dash was wearing what resembles a London police uniform, Fluttershy was wearing hockey gear, Pinkie Pie wore a cowgirl-like outfit, and Sunset Shimmer wore some kind of mechanics body suit and a wielding mask. 

Rarity adjusted Applejack red jersey as the latter had a voice of concern with what she is doing right now. “Uh, Rarity, these outfits are great, but why would you put so much time and effort into clothes not all of us might even wear? You're gonna exhaust yourself before the games even start."

"Oh, pff. Kch. Fff Ts! Don't be silly, darling! Putting effort into clothes is what I live for, and spending time with my friends fills me with energy!"

The girl's body began to glow as bright as a star and pony ears appeared on her head, followed by a long hair/tail extension as she stroked one final pose. The girls looked on in amazement at the transformation, especially Twilight who begins to try to spot the connection of her transformation. As if it sparks when someone’s true passion is tapped into.

"And magic, too, I guess." Sunset Shimmer said before shielding her face from the brightness with the welding mask.

At the same time the device on Human Twilight’s necklace continued its beeping, the corners kept on moving with a single purple glow. Like a compass with a pointed arrow, the glow directed Twilight to where the energy was coming from. Suddenly, the single glow caused the capsule to open up, its insides glowing a bright purple. Twilight was fascinated by this reaction while Kion looked on equally amazed yet concerned of what will happen next.

Inside the rehearsal room, Twilight felt a sudden sensation when she heard a voice from nearby. A whisper of some sorts along with heavy breathing accompanying it.

“You feel that?” Twilight asked Kion who got a good hear and feel of what’s happening.

“I do.”

At the same time, Rarity was feeling very strange herself, like her energy was being drained somehow leaking it’s way out of her body and out of the room. Something that both Twilight and Kion inside the room picked up on as the magic made it’s way inside the other Twilight’s device.

Rarity slowly descended down, suddenly looking like she hadn't slept in days as evident by her poor posture and dark circles under her eyes as her pony features disappeared.

"Actually, Applejack, now that you mention it, I suppose I could use a tiny break." She ended up fainting and Applejack caught her, gently placing her down on the floor.

"I told you."

With suspicion arising, Twilight and Kion made their way towards the door to find out what had caused Rarity to pass out like that.  But just when they moved to open the door, the door itself opened first. And when that happened, nobody could believe their eyes of what they are seeing, especially both Kion and Twilight.

“What in the Pride Lands?!”

“What in Equestria?!”

There all eyes are all focused as there both Twilight’s and both Kion’s stood, foot to foot, face to face for the first time.

“Twilight?!”

“Kion?!”

“Whoa! Drama!” Bunga said in awe as he and the other Bunga fetched themselves some popcorn to munch on while this scene takes place in front of them.

“This ought to be good.” Other Bunga said as they watch the scene unfold.

All of the Rainbooms along with the Pony Guard both parties standing to separate sides of the room to avoid further confusion all looked on as they see and tell apart both Twilight’s and both Kion’s. Mainly the human version of Twilight has glasses, and the human version of Kion has short black hair.

“Is that really you, Twilight.” Pony Twilight said to her human counterpart.

"Uh, yes?" Human Twilight greeted with uncertainty just like with everyone else as Kion continued to place a protective hand on her.

“And you’re Kion?” Lion Kion said to his human counterpart.

“Uh, yeah.” Kion returned like it should be obvious at this point as evident by his annoyed and irritated tone of voice. “Always has been.”

"Well, I'll be." Applejack said in amazement. 

Even with the kindness and friendly gestures, Human Twilight still felt so uneasy around everyone expect for Human Kion standing in front of her who is in full protective mode. 

Rarity cringed at Human Twilight's appearance, "Darling, those glasses. What are you wearing? It's so…severe."

"My uniform?"

"Your uniform for what?" Fluttershy asked.

"For…Crystal Prep. But why does everyone at this school know who I am?"

"Did you just say "Crystal Prep"?" Rainbow asked, seeing more and more of the contrasts between the two Twilight’s.

Twilight's backpack unzipped and Spike came out barking. The girls recognized him as well.

"Spike!"

"You know my dog's name, too?" Human Twilight said with a gasp. “Guess I'm not the only one to smuggle her pet into school."

Seeing how awkward this girl was feeling, Human Fuli cleared her throat to get everyone's attention. "I’m sorry about all of this. I guess we’ve had a lot of parallel experiences together and it’s not every day you see eye to eye with someone else identical.”

“Yeah.” Human Beshte added in gentle agreement. “There’s nothing here to be afraid. 

“Yeah!” Human Bunga agreed. “You’re with friends now!”

"Oookay. Thanks.”

In addition, Human Kion noticed someone that especially made his eyes widen with unbridled rage and shock upon seeing her. And said person was Sunset Shimmer who looked on in complete shock as memories came flowing back through her mind at the same time Human Kion’s did.

“You?!”

“Kion!” Sunset gasped as she felt her hair stand up in fright along with seeing his intimidating and angry expression.

But before that could be explored, the sound of Celestia's voice caught their attention. The doubles from Equestria all quickly ducked out of sight hiding in nearby areas where the two principals won’t see them as the former was showing that latter the school and stopped by the music room.

"And our music program has especially taken off." Celestia explained, only to gasp once she saw the violet skinned girl along with the golden skinned boy. "Twilight? Kion?"

Human Twilight rolled her eyes in annoyance. "This is getting ridiculous!"

“Hello, Principal Celestia. Good to see you.” Kion them said calmly while angrily frowning upon noticing Principal Cinch again.

While that exchange happened Spike managed to quickly jump back into Twilight's bag without the older woman knowing.

"I must apologize for the curiosity of my prized students." Principal Cinch said, placing a hand on Twilight's shoulder, subtly showcasing this girl was her property while Kion stepped aside when Cinch tried to do the same to him.

"Your students?" Celestia asked in disbelief, and confusion.

"The smart ones are always curious. And as for the brawny ones, well, they're probably wanting to pick a fight with 
someone they have a beef with.“ Kion fierce and scowling eyes directed at Sunset’s scared and petrified soul proved her point that much. “I'll return them to check in with the rest of her classmates."

The cold hearted principal then led the shy girl and frowning boy away, leaving Celestia baffled, "I didn't know Twilight had a twin sister along with Kion having a twin brother too."

"They don't!" Pinkie Pie stated. "That Twilight is obviously the Twilight from this world since it couldn't possibly be the Twilight from the pony world since the Twilight from the pony world doesn't go to Crystal Prep or wear glasses and the same can be said for the Kion with black hair which is clearly different than the Kion who has red hair."
Celestia opened her mouth to say something, but quickly realized there really wasn't anything else she needed to know.

"Never mind."

Once she was gone, the girl all turned to the Pony Guard from the Pride Lands along with their Twilight and Kion.

"So, that was the actual Twilight from our world?" Applejack asked, still very shocked. “Along with the actual Kion?!”

“Apparently.” Human Ono said still looking on in disbelief himself. “And talk about a Freaky Friday.”

“Literally, too.” Other Ono returned feeling the same way.

"Definitely the strangest thing I have ever seen in my life." Princess Twilight commented unable to say otherwise herself.

"No kidding." Prince Kion said in agreement.

“Deja vu.” Both Fuli’s said in unison.

“Gesundheit.” Both Bunga’s returned much to their annoyance.