The Last Problem (Sonic: Adventures in Equestria)/Transcript

This is the transcript for The Last Problem (Sonic: Adventures in Equestria)

Prolouge/The World of Tommorrow
[The sky, clear as day, was peaceful, we cut to see future versions Sonic and Tails, with Tails piloting a upgraded version of the Tornado]

Future Sonic: Woo-hoo! This plane's even better than the last one!

Future Tails: Thanks. Y'know, with all the new tech Eggman gave me, it's been a lot easier to upgrade this stuff.

Future Sonic: Well, it definitely worked out well, little buddy. [notices Canterlot] Okay, there's Canterlot now!

Future Tails: Okay! [activates the landing gear] Just hold on, Sonic, we could be in for a bumpy landing!

Future Sonic: The bumpier the better, Tails! Let's go!

[Sonic and Tails soon land in Canterlot, the Canterlot of the future is shown inhabited not only by ponies but also dragons, changelings, griffons, yaks, Hippogriffs, and various other creatures living together in harmony. Sonic and Tails soon run into the castle where they're soon greeted by the rest of Team Sonic, and the Mane Nine, who by now have taller statures and flowing manes and tails like Celestia and Luna before them]

Future Sonic: Hey guys.

Future Amy: Sonic! [runs over and hugs him] Oh how I missed you, how was the flight over here?

Future Sonic: Pretty good, Ames.

Future Tails: You're welcome.

Future Twilight Sparkle: Good to see you again, Sonic.

Future Sonic: You two, Princess, so is that everyone, or-

Future Pinkie Pie: Not really, just two more people, and-

[A much older Spike walks in]

Future Spike: I got here as soon as I could, guys. But friendship ambassador is a full time job these days. Making peace between Abyssinians and the Diamond Dogs has not been easy.

Future Twilight Sparkle: That's why I picked you for the job. But I'm glad you could come.

Future Shadow: So, where's the other person who still needs to get here?

[Eggman, who was about in his mid-50s and wearing his clothes from his time as Mr. Tinker, walked in]

Future Eggman: I'm here. Alright, sorry I'm late, but you know. With how much work I've had recently, I barely had time for Snivley to reschedule for me.

Future Sonic: Oh, hey Robotnik, long time no see.

Future Eggman: Yes, good to see you too, old friend.

Future Cream: Okay, so is that everyone?

Future Cheese: Chao-chao.

Future Starlight Glimmer: Yeah, seems like it.

Future Spike: So what's the emergency?

Future Twilight Sparkle: Ever since I took over Celestia's School, my focus has been on teaching magic.

Future Fluttershy: But now it seems our top student has missed the most important lesson of all.

Future Rouge: What do you mean?

Future Sunset Shimmer: Let's just say it'll be good to have our friends, our old enemy, and friendship ambassador by our side.

Future Sonic: Huh, you know, I felt like the Freedom Fighters' newest recruit was having problems as well for quite some time...

Future Trixie Lulamoon: That why's she's coming here too?

Future Silver: Pretty much.

Future Gallus: Your Majesty, she's here.

Future Vector: And by they, you mean they. But yeah, new recruit's here as well, Sonic.

Future Twilight Sparkle: Send her in, Gallus. You too, Vector

[Future Team Chaotix and Future Gallus let Rhythm and Luster Dawn in the Mane 9's throne room]

Future Espio: If that's all you needed us for, we'll be on our away to carry on our duties.

Future Charmy: Good to see you all again though!

[Future Team Chaotix and Future Gallus leave]

???

Flashback/Not Ready to Leave Ponyville/The Mane Nine Consult Team Sonic
Future Spike/Future Eggman: Friendship is more trouble than it's worth?!

Future Spike: [to the Mane Nine] This is your top student?

Future Eggman: [to Team Sonic] This is the newbie?

Future Sonic: Well you two, friendships take work, and there's no guarantee they'll last.

Future Blaze: They can be complicated. They can be messy.

Future Rarity: And they never go the way you plan.

Future Twilight Sparkle: Friendship is a hard thing to navigate. I remember the first time me and my friends realized it might not last forever.

[Flashbacks to the day of the Mane Nine's coronation, which was, about a few weeks after the events of the last episode, Twilight and Spike wre packing up to move back to Canterlot]

Twilight Sparkle: [panting, yelping]

Spike: Twilight? Uh, I'm pretty sure that's everything.

Twilight Sparkle: I'm just doing a final check, Spike.

Shine: But we did a final check. Of every room. Twice.

Twilight Sparkle: Ah-ha! See? An issue of Power Ponies. Now, aren't you glad we triple-checked?

Spike: Thanks, but I already read this one. I don't need to take it to Canterlot.

Twilight Sparkle: No-no-no! You love Power Ponies. We're taking it.

Spike: Really, Twilight, we don't have to bring the comic. I'm not even sure how much longer I'll collect them. A lot is changing, and I am getting older.

Twilight Sparkle: Just because things change doesn't mean you leave everything you love behind! [sighs]

Spike: You're not still worried about ruling Equestria, are you?

Shine: I mean, you'll be with your friends, so you'll be happy.

Twilight Sparkle: No. I know it took some time, but I've never been more ready for anything in my life. Just because I'm ready to sit on the throne in Canterlot alongside my bestest friends in all the world, doesn't mean I'm ready to leave Ponyville, and that goes for them as well. When we were all fighting to save Equestria from Tirek, Chrysalis, Nazo, and the others, we were too busy to think about it. But now it's all happening at once.

Spike: What is?

Twilight Sparkle: The coronation. Moving. Leaving Sonic and his friends.

Spike: I thought they'd be helping you and the others with ruling Equestria.

Twilight Sparkle: Of course they will, but it won't be the same. They all have lives here. My friends and I are moving away and they're not, and I can't help but feel like we're leaving them behind. What if we all just drift apart?

Spike: I guess I hadn't thought about it like that. Maybe you should talk to Sonic. I bet he's feeling the same way.

Twilight Sparkle: You're right, Spike. Thanks. Sometimes talking to a good friend is all it takes.

[Later]

Twilight Sparkle: Sonic? Where are you?

Sonic: [runs over with Sapphire] Right here, sorry, just finished getting Sunset and Starlight's things for them.

Sapphire: You'll be amazed on how much Sonic did. Heh-heh.

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah. [sighs] To think several years ago I moved in here following the Library's destruction, but now, I'm moving back to Canterlot, can you believe it?

Sonic: Yeah, heh-heh, the pressure's really starting to build now, but, I don't think you need to worry much, I mean, life's a adventure, don't feel down about it.

Twilight Sparkle: Don't you even think things will be different?

Sapphire: Well I can't really say for certain, but...

Sonic: Oh, that reminds me, I've gotta go set up more stuff for the coronation, gotta run! [runs out the castle]

Twilight Sparkle: Wait, Sonic! [sighs]

Shine: Honestly, the nerve of him sometimes.

[Sweet Apple Acres]

[Applejack had finally finished packing her things ready to move to Canterlot]

Applejack: Well, that should be the last of it. [sighs] I'm honestly gonna miss living here...

Tart: You'll still get to come back every reunion, you know.

Applejack: I know, it just won't be the same, is all.

Tart: Maybe you should talk to Knuckles about, he's always had your back, despite his anger problems...

Applejack: Yeah, good idea.

[crates closing]

[stamping]

Applejack: So, you're not worried about how things might change with me and my friends living in Canterlot?

Knuckles: Of course not. Change is natural, like the seasons. I mean, c'mon, for you, that's just life on the farm.

Applejack: I guess so.

Tart: Is it though?

Ruby: He's got a point, Knux, you really should-

Knuckles: Anyway, I really need to get all these boxes packed and sorted. There's a lot more work people from beyond Equestria are coming to the coronation, too.

Applejack: [sighs]

[Trixie's Wagon]

[Trixie was gathering her magician stuff and stage props, her things were already packed for when she had to move to Canterlot]

Trixie Lulamoon: Well, that's about everything, thanks for the help, Majesty.

Majesty: No problem. [notices the grim look on Trixie's face] Are you alright?

Trixie Lulamoon: Just, worried, is all, I mean, when I first came to Ponyville, I was just some mere show pony... And that whole mess with the Alicorn Amulet was something I'd rather forget about as well.

Majesty: You think you're miss living in this thing.

Trixie Lulamoon: [sighs] I guess so. I wonder how Rouge feels.

[Trixie walks in to see Rouge on the phone to Mina, Diamond watching her]

Rouge: [on the phone] You sure you can get it right, Mina? Alright, just remember it's right after we've entered our Friendship Princess/Prince forms.

Trixie Lulamoon: Uh, Rouge?

Rouge: Uh, not right now, Trix, kinda on the phone. [on the phone] Now, as I was saying.

Diamond: [sighs] Sorry about her, but Rouge is kinda trying to get Mina and her band to play at the coronation, something kinda last minute she and the rest of Team Sonic decided to add, heh-heh?

Trixie Lulamoon: [sighs as she walks away] I'll just see myself out then.

Diamond: [looks at Rouge] Kinda wish she'd come off that thing so she can talk to you though.

[Sugarcube Corner, or Pinkie's party planning cave beneath it]

[Pinkie's things were already packed ready for she had to move to Canterlot]

Pinkie Pie: You know, Sweetie, if you'd told I'd go from a earth pony living on a rock farm to a princess living in Canterlot, I'd probably find that hard to believe.

Sweetie: Well, it's happening, you should be proud of yourself.

Pinkie Pie: [giggles] Yeah... [sighs] I'm gonna miss this place though, granted, I'll still come around with babysit the Cake Twins when they need me, but still...

Sweetie: It's alright to be worried, that's how life works, either way, we should probably go see Tails.

Pinkie Pie: Yeah, I know he's just finishing repairing the Tornado, but I need to know if he shares my concerns.

[Outside his lab in Seaside Hill, Tails was putting the finishing touches on the newly repaired Tornado]

Tails: Worried? Pfft! No way! After everything we've been through? No way. Unless you're talking about the coronation, because then yes. Obviously the cakes are handled, but there's the whole rest of the party to stay on top of. [whispering] And no offense, but I'm not convinced that Gummy really took care of the fireworks.

[sparkler sizzling]

Pinkie Pie: But what about after the coronation? Don't you think things are gonna be different?

Tails: Well, since you'll be in charge of all the Canterlot galas from now on, I'll have to visit there a lot more. So I guess that's different, but I don't think I mind.

Pinkie Pie: No. Of course not.

Digit: Tails, I don't think that's what she me-

Tails: [hops into the Tornado] Well, I better go see to the fireworks, see you later. [flies away in the Tornado as Pinke sighs sadly]

[Fluttershy's Cottage]

[Fluttershy's animal friends and Amour had finishing packing her things ready for Canterlot]

Fluttershy: Well, that should be everything... [to her animal friends] I'll miss you. [to Angel] You especially.

Amour: It's always hard to say goodbye to the animals you care for.

Fluttershy: I know, I guess I'm also kinda scared about moving away as well, what if I never Cream or the others again?

Amour: I'm sure you'll still see her, and Discord's gonna still be around. Either way, I would suggest talking to Cream about how you're feeling.

Fluttershy: Alright, let's go!

[Fluttershy's Sanctuary]

[birds chirping]

[doves cooing]

Cream: Wonderful work, everyone! We couldn't be more ready. Josephine, if you and the rest of the doves leave now, we should all arrive in Canterlot at the same time.

Cheese: Chao-chao-chao.

[doves cooing]

Cream: Eloise and Hubert, you should go, too. I know it's a long way, but don't worry. I'll bring plenty of snacks to restore your energy before we perform.

[swans honking]

Cream: Everyone else gets to ride since the trip's too much for your little wings. We need everyone in tip-top shape for the coronation. I'm glad we got the chance for one last rehearsal. Everyone's so excited. But I can't imagine anypony's more excited than you and the others, Miss Shy. Moving to Canterlot. Being crowned. I can't think of a single bad thing about any of it!

Cheese: Chao-chao!

Fluttershy: [nervous laugh] Yeah. Me, neither.

Caramel: [watching] Did she even notice the worried look on her face?

[Castle of Friendship Library]

[Sunset had finished placing all the books of the shelves]

Sunset Shimmer: There we go, all set.

Fauna: Great work, Sunset, but what about your things for when you leave for Canterlot.

Sunset Shimmer: Oh don't worry, Twilight and Sonic had me covered. [sighs] Never thought I'd see the day... Though, are things ever gonna be the same?

Fauna: Hard to tell really, things change all the time. Maybe have a conversation with Silver, he is from the future, you know.

Sunset Shimmer: Yeah, where is he anyway?

[Silver flies in with Salt]

Silver: Just got back from Canterlot, several of the guests arrived already so I kinda had to make sure there was enough room for everyone, heh.

Sunset Shimmer: Huh, well, you're from the future, right? Don't you think things will be different?

Silver: Can't say for certain, but hey, there's no time like the present, now, I need to go and see what time everyone should be at the coronation by, see ya! [flies off]

Salt: That wasn't even a proper awnser, wasn't it?

Sunset Shimmer: No, it wasn't...

[Cloudsdale]

[Rainbow Dash had just got her stuff out of house ready for moving to Canterlot]

Rainbow Dash: Alright, that's everything.

Weather: Did you doublecheck? You know, for anything like your Daring Do novels and such.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, don't worry about. [sighs] To be honest though, I'm a little nervous, I mean, since me and the others are gonna be at Canterlot now, what if we don't see Sonic and his friends as much.

Weather: I'm sure everything will be alright, though, to be safe, maybe go talk to Shadow.

Rainbow Dash: Hmm, alright then.

[Wonderbolt Headquaters]

Rainbow Dash: Hey Shad, I was wondering if-

Shadow: In three, two, one, and...

[whooshing]

[smack!]

[zoom!]

[soft thud]

Spitfire: Look, Shadow. I know this is important to you and the others, and we all want the routine to be special, but are you sure it needs to be this complicated?

Shadow: Of course! And I know you can pull it off!

Moonlight: Uh, Shadow?

Shadow: What is it, Moonlight? [notices Rainbow] Oh, uh... Sorry, Dash. I don't have time to talk. We've got a lot more work to do before the coronation.

Moonlight: [facepalms] Seriously...

Rainbow Dash: [sighs]

[Carousel Boutique]

[Rarity was in her room, her bags were packed ready for Canterlot and everything]

Rarity: I still can't believe it, me, a princess, about to become a ruler of Equestria alongside my friends.

Gem: I mean, it has been your dream to be a princess, right? Even before becoming one?

Rarity: Of course, I mean, this journey has had its' ups and downs, but's definetly been fun. [sighs] Sad that everything's happening so quickly though.

Gem: Haven't you talked to Amy about it?

Rarity: You know I actually haven't, I'll go do that now.

[Later]

Amy Rose: Rarity, change is an integral part of fashion. I mean, you have considered opening boutiques for non-ponies. Things must evolve, or they become stale.

Tunette: I'm not sure that's what she asked fo-

Amy Rose: For example... I was just struck with a sudden inspiration to change our designs for the gown by including the webs of these star spiders. They glow for a short while after they're spun. They won't have much time to weave the sash, but the effect will be dazzling. You see, Rarity? Change can be fabulous if you embrace it!

Rarity: [sighs] I suppose...

[Castle of Friendship Throneroom]

[Starlight was checking off the check-list of what they've packed so the Mane Nine can move to Canterlot]

Starlight Glimmer: And done. There, that should be everything.

Gleam: Great work as always, Starlight.

Starlight Glimmer: Thanks Gleam. [sighs] You know, the moment I realized replacing everyponys' cutie-marks with equal signs was wrong, I never thought it would come to this.

Gleam: Well, you've come a long way since then.

Starlight Glimmer: I know, I'm just concerned about the future...

Gleam: I see... Maybe a conversation with Blaze could help, speaking of which, where is she?

[Blaze runs in with several decorations for the coronation]

Starlight Glimmer: Oh, Blaze, I was actually gonna start looking for yo-

Blaze: [rushes past her] Can't talk right now, Starlight, sorry! [walks out the throneroom]

[Starlight was left stunned]

Pearl: Sorry about her, it's just that with some many decorations we got for the coronation, she's had to do endless journeys from here and back all day, in my opinion, she could've at least stopped a second to chat to you though.

Starlight Glimmer: [sighs]

[Several minutes later, the dejected Mane Nine had all gathered at the throneroom of the Castle]

Twilight Sparkle: So it was the same for you girls as well, huh?

Pinkie Pie: Yeah, you think you'd know a guy...

Starlight Glimmer: I know right.

Spike: [walks in] Okay so, Dr. Eggman will be here as well, in a few moments. There's a little something we wanted to give you nine before we leave. [looks at the comic from earlier] You know what? I think you're right, Twilight. I should take my comics to Canterlot. We can't leave the Power Ponies behind.

Twilight Sparkle: I don't think the Power Ponies care, Spike.

Sunset Shimmer: Just like our mobian friends.

[Team Sonic walk in]

Sonic: Oh good, you haven't left yet.

Knuckles: Yeah, you are ready, right? We all wanted to see you nine off, but there's still a lot to do.

Spike: Aren't you coming on the train too?

Knuckles: Well, I would, but I kinda need to make sure Big Mac doesn't get the deliveries mixed up.

Shadow: I just need to see if the Wonderbolts want to practice the routine one more time.

Blaze: And well, I sorta need to see if the decorations are all set up.

Applejack: Of course you would.

Rainbow Dash: Saw that coming.

Starlight Glimmer: I'm not even surprised!

Tails: I'd go with you, but I need to make sure the fireworks display is set correctly.

Silver: Well, I still to see if everyone can make it in time, heh-heh...

Rouge: Not to mention I need to see if Mina and her band's ready for their performance.

Pinkie Pie: You couldn't do that eariler?

Sunset Shimmer: That's a surprise.

Trixie Lulamoom: No kidding.

Cream: As for me, well, I still need to pick up food for the swans and doves who flew ahead to Canterlot. If I don't get them fed, they'll be too pooped to perform.

Cheese: Chao-chao.

Sonic: As for me, well. Gotta make sure there's enough tables for everyone is all. Heh-Heh...

Twilight Sparkle: [sighs] Well, we'll be living in Canterlot alone.

Fluttershy: Guess we'll take the train alone, too.

Rarity: Yeah. [the Mane Nine turn to leave] Bye, I guess.

Amy Rose: Oh, you won't be traveling alone. I should have just enough time on the train to weave the star spider sashes for your gowns. But we should leave now.

Sonic: Yeah, there's no time to dawdle if you nine want the coronation to be perfect.

[Unable to hold their emotions in any longer, the Mane Nine finally reached their breaking point and snapped]

Mane Nine: [in unison] THAT'S THE PROBLEM! [tearing up] You're all so worried about making our coronation perfect, but we're leaving Ponyville and none of you even care!

Team Sonic: [gasps in shock]

Cream: [shocked] WHAT?!

Cheese: CHAO?!

Shadow: [his eyes quickly widen in shock] Didn't see that coming...

[The Jewel Pixie Animals sigh]

[Before Team Sonic could say anything, the Mane Nine ran from them, sobbing loudly while Team Sonic, the Jewel Pixie Animals, and Spike watched in disbelief, just then, the front door opened as Eggman (with Cluck on his shoulder) walked in as the Mane Nine ran by him, loudly crying their hearts out as they ran up the stairs towards the bedroom. Dumbstruck, he turned towards Team Sonic who responded with confused and pained looks on their faces]

Dr. Eggman: [confused] What happened here?

Cream: [worried] Apparently, the Mane Nine's emotions were much rawer than we all thought...

Dr. Eggman: What? I thought they were looking foward to their coronation.

Rouge: Well, they aren't now...

So Hard to Say Goodbye/Team Sonic and the Mane Nine Share their Tears
[Back in the future]

Luster Dawn: [to the Mane Nine] But, if you nine moved away and Sonic and his friends didn't care, then...

Rhythm: How come you're still friends?

Future Knuckles: Good question, you see... It was true that the Princesses of Harmony were moving to Canterlot at the time.

Future Rarity: But, Team Sonic not caring, well, that wasn't the case.

[Flashback back to Castle of Friendship, Team Sonic had just walked up to the bedroom with Eggman and Spike, Team Sonic were still in shock after the Mane Nine said that they didn't care about them moving to Canterlot]

Sonic: [taking a deep breath, he knocked on the bedroom] Girls?

Twilight Sparkle: [muffled] Go away, leave us alone!

Sonic: C'mon Twilight, we just came up here to tell you nine that we're sorry!

[Understanding, Twilight opened the door for Team Sonic, and even Spike, Eggman, and the Jewel Pixie Animals to enter the room]

Sonic: Look, we know you're worried about moving to Canterlot and everything, but us not caring, what?!

Knuckles: Of course we care that you nine are moving.

Cream: [upset] I can't believe you'd think we don't.

Cheese: Chao-chao-chao...

Tails: [confused] What could possibly make you think that?

Silver: Yeah, be honest girls, tell us.

Rainbow Dash: Well, we all tried to talk to each of you separately about how we were feeling.

Sunset Shimmer: But you seemed more worried about what you had to do for the coronation.

Twilight Sparkle: So it kinda felt like the fact that we're moving didn't bother you ONE BIT!

Spike: It's true. I was there with Twilight and Sonic.

Sapphire: And don't forget about us!

Shine: We all saw how the Mane Nine felt.

[Team Sonic looked down, ashamed of themselves]

Amy Rose: [honest] Well I suppose it gave us something else to focus on.

Blaze: We knew you were all worried about everything changing.

Knuckles: We all thought if we made it seem like everything was okay, it would be.

Shadow: Some joke that turned out to be...

Cream: You see, we were just trying to make you all feel better. That way we wouldn't feel so terrible.

Tunette: [annoyed] Goodness, all of you are so oblivious to the Mane Nine's problem!

Sonic: Look, we're sorry, okay!

Amy Rose: We were just trying to stay positive, we didn't mean to make it look like we were so caught up with the coronation that we didn't take the Mane Nine's feelings into account.

Tails: Yeah, though at the same time, we felt like the Mane Nine didn't have the proper time to prepare for such a momentous occasion thanks to Tirek, Chrysalis, Nazo and the other villains.

Knuckles: Yeah, Discord's actions certainlly didn't help either.

Dr. Eggman: Hmm. [gets out a screen before putting a disc in and pressing a button on a remote]

Rainbow Dash: Huh? What's this?

Dr. Eggman: Oh nothing, just a clipshow containing a set number of flashbacks from the last few weeks' events. For example. [stops at the beginning of The Beginning of the End] Remember this?

Rarity: Hey, this is when Celestia and Luna first annouced they were retiring.

Sonic: Yeah. [looks at Twilight hyperventalating in the video] Why did the princesses think pushing the Mane Nine into their place straight away would be a good idea?

Tails: Beats me, and Eggman, how did you get these? You weren't even present there, not that you would be, but still.

Dr. Eggman: Let's just say that I evesdrop a lot. [gets awkward looks] Well, that and I had Metal Sonic help secure me backups of recent events. Heh-heh, I didn't even know Celestia and Luna were retiring at the time. [fast fowards to when all of Ponyville was under the Umbrum's control]

Knuckles: Hey, this mustbe from when all the ponies in Ponyville were under Rabia's mind control.

Applejack: Yeah... [cringes at the memory of her and her friends being Rabia's slaves] I don't ever wanna think of that again...

Pinkie Pie: Me neither, that cake he forced the Cakes to make was disgusting! I can't believe he made them do it, it's a disgrace to their baking reputation! And the twins were just children, they never did anything to him to deserve that!

[The others nodded in agreement, then Eggman fast fowarded the video to when Team Sonic confronted Rabia in the throne room, with the Mane Nine also remembering the amount of willpower they had to use in order to free themselves from their corruption]

Fluttershy: This is from when Team Sonic confronted Rabia in the throne room and when we free ourselves from Rabia's mind control and Discord faked being injured.

Shadow: Yeah. [sighs] The nerve of some people...

[Eggman then fast fowarded to the events of the last episode, which were still very recent, but the memories of it were not so pleasent to say the least, with everyone being reminded of how Nazo used the Bewitching Bell to drain Celestia, Luna, and Cadance of their magic, how Team Sonic and the Mane Nine had to leave their friends behind resulting in them getting captured, and their ill-fated first battle with the legion, which not only got Team Sonic injured, but the Mane Nine almost died too]

Mane Nine: [whimpers quietly] Turn it off, turn it off! Please, we don't want to look at them! Celestia! Luna! Cadance No! [all nine of them instantly broke down crying]

Dr. Eggman: [turns off the screen; to the Mane Nine] Well girls, it would seem that the events of our battle with the Legion of Doom really did a number on your mental health... So it maybe possible thay you nine are suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, otherwise known as PTSD.

[This instantly made everyone's heart sink, PTSD was the kind of mental illness that would bring anycreature, pony or non-pony, to their knees, consdiering there was no known cure for it]

Amy Rose: But... but I thought PTSD was something only military soldiers could get!

Shadow: Anyone can get it, Amy. Trust me, I know from expierence... [He cringes as he squeezes his eyes shut to remember as a flashback of Maria is shown. She is desperately running down a corridor of the Space Colony ARK before turning back to see a squad of GUN soldiers stop upon reaching a doorway some distance behind her, all of them equipped with various firearms such as assault rifles, sub-machine guns, and a pistol. Maria turns to look helplessly at someone next to her with a frightened gasp. Then the lead GUN soldier raises his pistol, takes aim, and shoots her. The screen goes white the split-second the gunshot is heard]

Shadow: [in flashback] Maria!

Sonic: Yeah... [sighs as he looks at the Mane Nine] Look, we are so sorry for not taking your feelings into account, girls.

Twilight Sparkle: It's fine, though out of all of us, I'm the most worried, before I moved to Ponyville, I didn't really know what friendship was.

Starlight Glimmer: It's just that, we've all been through so much together. I can't believe it all might be ending.

Pinkie Pie: But when we imagine the future, all we can think about is that we won't be together!

Fluttershy: We're literally moving away from you all, and it's terrifying!

[Team Sonic began tearing up a little]

Cream: I'm scared, too.

Cheese: Chao...

Tails: Me too.

Silver: I'll admit I'm on edge a little...

Blaze: Can't say I'm not upset.

Rouge: We all are!

Amy Rose: Rattled to the core.

Knuckles: Yeah.

Sonic: I can't imagine a world without you in our lives...

Shadow: Hmph, I wouldn't say scared. [folds his arms as he shuts his eyes]

[Everyone just stared at Shadow when they noticed he was trying to hold back tears]

Shadow: [looking back at the group; sincere] But just because I won't say it doesn't mean I don't feel it...

Tails: I'm going to miss you nine so much!

Amy Rose: I just can't stop thinking about how much things are going to change!

Sonic: W... What if we don't see each other?

Cream: What if we don't talk as much?

Knuckles: What if we don't stay friends?!

[At last, the wall of tears fell apart and the Mane Nine and Team Sonic broke down crying their eyes out, Shadow literally fell this to his knees, Amy hugged Sonic for comfort and Cream did the same for Tails, the Jewel Pixie Animals tried their best to remain calm, they really did, but in the end, they couldn't handle seeing their owners so upset and begun crying as well, Eggman and Spike just watched, with Spike holding a umbrella, eventually, everyone calmed down, still teary eyed]

Twilight Sparkle: [speaking on behalf of the Mane Nine] I know it's weird, but knowing you're all are as upset as we are actually makes us less worried.

Spike: That's nice, but you should be more worried about missing the train to Canterlot!

Sonic: Oh. [washes the tears off his face] While we're here, I should mention that-

Spike: There's no time!

Sonic: [looks at the clock] Alright, fair enough.

[Team Sonic, Spike, the Jewel Pixie Animals, and the Mane Nine rush out the castle, Team Sonic, Spike and the Jewel Pixie Animals wearing their coronation outfits]

Dr. Eggman: See you there! [gets in the Eggmobile] Better get back to the lair and change into my best suit quick!

Catching the Train to Canterlot/The Jewel Pixie Animals Finish the Preparations for the Coronation
[train whistle blows]

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, no! We missed it! But maybe...

[teleportation zap]

Twilight Sparkle: Okay. We're on the train. Everything should be fine, right?

Sonic: Yeah, though just in case... [to the Jewel Pixie Animals] Do you guys think you can finish the coronation preperations for us?

Sapphire: You've got it, Sonic!

???

The Princesses of Harmony, Rulers of Equestria/Way of Sirenix/The Council of Friendship
[doors open]

Mane Nine: [panting]

Sonic: Sorry about the hold up!

Princess Luna: Goodness, girls. Are you all right?

Twilight Sparkle: We kinda had a few hiccups on the way. But everything's fine now.

Shadow: We also had the Jewel Pixie Animals help doublecheck everything was all set for the coronation, just so there's no last minute issues that could cause the whole thing to flop.

Rarity: Yes, well, we also brought in our coronation gowns.

Amy Rose: Which I helped design! [giggles]

Starlight Glimmer: So yeah, despite a few issues, we're ready.

[The Jewel Pixie Animals fly in]

Tails: So, is everything all set up as planned?

Digit: Yep, we should be good to go now!

Sonic: Great, thanks guys, you're the best partners a team like us could ask for.

[Team Sonic and the Mane Nine embrace their Jewel Pixie Animals]

Princess Celestia: We really are both just so proud of all of you. If you need a moment, that's all right. It is your coronation.

[trumpet fanfare]

Princess Luna: Although it would be nice to get started. Are you ready?

Rainbow Dash: Just give us several minutes to get ready.

Pinkie Pie: Yeah, we should be out before you know it.

Sweetie: I can promise you that much. [giggles]

Princess Celestia: Very well. [to audience] Citizens of Equestria and beyond!

[crowd cheering]

[yaks stomping]

[dragons breathing fire]

Dr. Eggman: [was wearing his coronation outfit; clapping] Woo! Go Princesses of Harmony, woo-hoo! [awkward silence] Continue.

Princess Celestia: My sister and I have ruled this land for quite some time, but even we know that change eventually comes to us all. And though we know it can be unsettling, it's as natural as the rising and setting of the sun and the moon. Both of which my sister and I feel confident leaving in the hooves of the ponies who will come after us.

Sonic: Alright. [cracks his knuckles] Let's do this!

[Sonic runs past the Mane Nine, sending them spinning, when they stopped, they had their crowns and coronation gowns on]

Twilight Sparkle: Well, been a good few weeks since you've done that.

Sonic: [chuckles] What can I say, I'm feeling nostalgic.

Amy Rose: You look amazing. Now what about your-

Sunset Shimmer: Oh, we can do that last part ourselves.

[The Mane Nine's manes and tails enter their ethereal states as they walk out]

Princess Celestia: And so without further ado, I give you the new rulers of Equestria - The Princesses of Harmony!

[Princess Celestia looks at Team Sonic and gave them a nod, telling them their cue]

Sapphire: That's your cue!

[Team Sonic's Jewel Pixie Animals turn into their jewelry forms]

Sonic: It's go time!

[As they put their Jewel Pixie Animals (in jewelry form) on, Team Sonic transform into their Friendship Princess Forms one last time. Pinkie Pie throws the microphone to Mina Mongoose as Team Sonic flew up to the sky, creating spectacular lights]

[Mina Mongoose]

It's time to let this party begin

Get your hands in

One for, all for one

Defenders of Equestria get it done

Welcome back to yourself

Back to your smile

Now you're shining like

A rainbow in the night

Wings up and we're good to go

We are the heores united

And the power's inside us

It's the way-o-way-o-way of Sirenix

Our fists are pumpin'

And the magic's jumpin'

It's the way-o-way-o-way of Sirenix

We got it

Sire-e-e-e-enix

All you need is the will

You got the skill

Always in your heart

That's just who you are

And now you're back at the top

Don't ever stop

That's where you belong

Girl you know you're strong

We're vising up and we're in control

We are the heores united

And the power's inside us

It's the way-o-way-o-way of Sirenix

Our fists are pumpin'

And the magic's jumpin'

It's the way-o-way-o-way of Sirenix

We got it

It's all for one, one for all

Sirenix roll-call

Sonic is the fire

Amy's got the light

Tails's the aura

The flower is Cream

Knuckles's the voice

Shadow is the tide

Silver's the mind

The moon is Blaze

Rouge is the pearl

Defenders of Equestria got it right

D-Defenders of Equestria got it right

D-D-D-Defenders of Equestria got it right, got it, got it, got it right

We are the heroes united

And the power's inside us

It's the way-o-way-o-way of Sirenix

Our fists are pumpin'

And the magic is jumpin'

It's the way-o-way-o-way of Sirenix

We got it

Sire-e-e-e-enix

[Colorful fireworks then boomed in the sky, creating a spectacular finish as the crowd cheers]

[Back in the future]

Future Sonic: Heh-heh, Four words: Best. Coronation Ceremony. Ever!

Future Tails: True 'dat!

Rhythm: I can tell, and I'm also impressed that it didn't end in a disaster.

Future Sunset Shimmer: Well who knows, maybe it could've, but I guess luck was on our side at that point.

Luster: Dawn: There's just one thing I don't understand, I mean, it's great that you're all still friends and all, but what about your helpful little fairy partners, did your bonds with them fade away over time?

Future Twilight Sparkle: Not exactly.

???

[After the coronation]

Pinkie Pie: Well, the coronation is done and over, what now?

Twilight Sparkle: I'm not sure... Great job on that lightshow by the way, Team Sonic.

Sonic: Hey no problem, after all, what are friends for, right?

[Team Sonic and the Mane Nine share a laugh]

Twilight Sparkle: Today was something.

Dr. Eggman: [walking over] I was just about to say the same thing. I know some of you still don't trust me yet, but it's good to see all of you laughing.

Spike: Oh, hey Eggman, what's up?

Dr. Eggman: Oh not much, though I'll admit, that coronation was tops, and to think me and the rest of the Eggman Empire weren't invited till last episode...

Sonic: Oh right, that reminds me. [gets a giftbox out and passes to Twilight] We wanted to give you girls this before we left Ponyville, but with everything that happened, well... Better late than never, right?

[Twilight opens the giftbox and the Mane Nine notice a book inside of it, when they open it, they see pictures of some of Team Sonic and the Mane Nine's best moments in the series]

Mane Nine: Awww.

Tails: It's a book of memories.

Knuckles: And we all chipped in some.

Sonic: Well, technically, we made some phone calls after the legion's defeat, and pretty soon, nearly all our friends were willing to contribute.

Cream: No matter how much things change, you nine will always have this to look back on.

Cheese: Chao-chao-chao.

[The Mane Nine quietly hold back tears]

Fluttershy: We love it. Thank you so much.

Applejack: But we don't want to only look back.

Rarity: Regardless if the coronation was perfect or not, it doesn't matter.

Starlight Glimmer: It's our relationships that really count, and we have to maintain them.

Amy Rose: Yeah, though now that we'll be living in different places, I'm not exactly sure how.

Rainbow Dash: We are. How's about we meet once a moon.

Twilight Sparkle: In fact, our first royal decree as rulers of Equestria is to establish this Council of Friendship!

Team Sonic/Spike/Eggman/Jewel Pixie Animals: [cheer]

Princess Celestia: And what a wonderful decree it is!

Princess Luna: We always knew that whatever adversity you faced, you and your friends would find your way through it together.

Princess Celestia: We know Equestria is in the perfect hooves with you nine and Team Sonic looking out for it. And while we'll always be here if you need us, it's time for us to be on our way.

Pinkie Pie: You're leaving?

Princess Luna: We hope you'll come and visit us in Silver Shoals.

Princess Celestia: But now it's time for you to rule on your own. You're all more than capable.

Twilight Sparkle: Thank you. For everything.

[Everyone gets into a group hug]

All: [laughing]

End of Flashback/The Magic of Friendship Grows/Epilogue
Luster Dawn: So, even though everything changed and you nine moved away from Team Sonic, you didn't grow apart?

Rhythm: And this is the Council of Friendship? That's what you're all doing here?

???

Future Twilight Sparkle: Sometimes friendships can be hard, and it takes work to maintain them. But without friends, things can be a lot harder.

Luster Dawn: I never thought about friendship being something to work at, and I don't mind work. I guess if they don't have to fade away, maybe making friends isn't the waste of time I thought. But I've been so focused on my studies, I wouldn't know where to start.

Rhythm: After listening all of that, I guess making friends isn't such a distraction as we both thought. But I've been so focused on both of my training and worries, I wouldn't know where to start either.

Future Twilight Sparkle: That's alright.

Future Sonic: We know exactly where to send you two.

[Future Twilight Sparkle]

When I started out, I was unsure

I thought I knew all that I needed, didn't know what to expect

But when my walls came down, I saw the truth

All along something was missing

And I think you'll see it, too

This is where the magic happens

This is where the magic lives

Our friendships weave together stronger

The bonds grow deeper, lasting longer

And the greatest spell you'll know

Is how the Magic of Friendship grows

[Future Pinkie Pie]

And no matter how much time goes by

The party will still be here with some fun new games to try

[Future Rainbow Dash]

Big adventure's waiting obviously

Long as we're still here together

We'll be flying happily

[All]

This is where the magic happens (where the magic happens)

This is where the magic lives (where the magic lives)

Our friendships weave together stronger

The bonds grow deeper, lasting longer

And the greatest spell there is

What the Magic of Friendship gives

[Future Applejack]

And it's somethin' true to pass on down

To generations yet to come

[Future Rarity]

And we'll never stop believing in

The generosity of the friendships we've won

[Future Fluttershy]

And because the love that I feel

For every single living creature is something that is real

Friendship happens so naturally

[Future Twilight Sparkle]

Oh, and how I used to wonder

[Choir]

(Ahhh-ahhh-ahhh...)

[Future Twilight Sparkle]

What friendship could be!

[All]

This is where the magic happens (where the magic happens)

This is where the magic lives (where the magic lives)

Our friendships weave together stronger

The bonds grow deeper, lasting longer

And the greatest spell you'll know (you'll know)

Is how the Magic of Friendship grows

[Future Twilight Sparkle]

How the Magic of Friendship grows

[Luster Dawn and Rhythm then go their friends to hang out before waving the heroes goodbye as the sun sets]