So here we are with the tenth and final chapter to my Flashlight love story! Just to let you know, this takes place between "Filli Vanilli" and the recently-aired "Twilight Time". Also, the title is a reference to the Richard Marx and Donna Lewis song of the same name from 1997's "Anastasia".

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Epilogue: At the Beginning

Shortly after, Twilight, Shining Armor and Flash were walking along the streets of Ponyville, leaving Comet Tail alone with Vanguard and Spike. Then they spotted the rest of the Mane Six and Vincent.

"Evening, everypony," Twilight waved.

"Hiya Twilight!" Pinkie bounced in excitement, "Whatcha doin'?"

"We're just taking a stroll," said Flash.

"We're absolutely proud that you two are together now," said Rarity.

"As am I," said Shining Armor, "my little sister, she grows up so fast…" Twilight noticed a tear running down her brother's face.

"Are you crying?" she asked innocently.

"Ah, no," he replied hastily, wiping his eye, "just liquid pride is all; totally different thing!"

Twilight just chuckled; she'd heard that before.

"It's a good thing you two were able to work things out naturally and without our help," smiled Vincent, "I did suggest it to five certain mares, but they didn't listen…"

He gave a knowing look to Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Pinkie, Rarity and Fluttershy.

"We only wanted to help," Fluttershy said sheepishly, and then noticed Twilight and Flash walking off.

"They're just having a bit of quiet time together," Shining Armor told them.

"I see. Well, anyway," said Vincent, before giving a cheeky grin to the five mares, "I'm sure you five would be in the same situation with your crushes, right?"

"Er, what crushes?" asked Rainbow Dash, looking a little nervous.

"Hmm, let's see – a Wonderbolt, a baby dragon, Applejack's big brother, another party-planner, and some bloke named Caramel, if I'm not mistaken?"

This caused the five mares to blush and groan in embarrassment.

"Caramel's a sweet guy and all," Applejack admitted, "but-"

"Who said I was in love with a Wonderbolt?!" Rainbow Dash protested.

"I hardly even know Cheese Sandwich!" cried Pinkie.

"Spike's cute for a dragon," said Rarity, "but-" She couldn't finish her sentence. Fluttershy just squeaked out of shyness. Twilight and the three stallions had a laugh.

"Oh, he's just teasing," said Twilight.

"Or am I?" Vincent commented in a mischievous way.

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Pretty soon, Twilight and Flash were along watching the stars in the nighttime sky.

"Beautiful tonight, isn't it?" asked Flash.

"It sure is," smiled Twilight.

"But not as beautiful as your eyes," Flash smiled as he held her hoof. Twilight's cheeks flushed as red as an apple.

"Oh, Flash," she giggled bashfully. Before Flash could say anything else, Twilight reached over and kissed him right on the lips.

Their kiss lasted about fifteen seconds before Twilight pulled away.

"I know you're watching us!" she called to a nearby bush. Within seconds, a certain pink Earth pony popped out of it.

"How'd ya know?" Pinkie asked in her typical manner.

"Cause I know you all too well?"

"Got me there," said Pinkie as she bounced away.

"What a silly mare, that Pinkie," said Flash.

"Yeah, but she's still my friend," Twilight chuckled. She and Flash smiled as they continued watching the stars. This was a night they hoped would last forever…

Twilight: We were strangers
Starting out on a journey
Never dreaming what we'd have to go through
Now here we are
And I'm suddenly sitting
At the beginning with you...

Flash: No one told me, that I was going to find you
Unexpected, what you did to my heart
Both: When I lost hope
You were there to remind me
This is the start...

And life is a road I wanna keep going
Love is a river I want to keep flowing
Life is road now and forever
A wonderful journey
I'll be there when the world stops turning
I'll be there when the storm is through
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you...

Twilight: We were strangers
On a crazy adventure...
Flash: Never dreaming that dreams would come true...
Both: Now here we stand unafraid of the future
At the beginning with you...

And life is a road I wanna keep going
Love is a river I want to keep flowing
Life is road now and forever
A wonderful journey
I'll be there when the world stops turning
I'll be there when the storm is through
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you...

I knew there was somepony somewhere
Like me alone in the dark
Now I know that my dream will live on
I've been waiting so long
Nothings gonna tear us apart!

Flash: And life is a road I wanna keep going
Love is a river I want to keep flowing
Both: Life is road now and forever
A wonderful journey
I'll be there when the world stops turning
I'll be there when the storm is through
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you!

(Flash: Hey ay ay!)

Both: Life is a road and I wanna keep going
Love is a river I want to keep going on...
Twilight: Starting out on a journey...
Both: Life is a road I wanna keep going
Love is a river I want to keep flowing
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you...

THE END

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Oh, Pinkie; you and your random moments. Same for Vincent; what a cheeky colt, isn't he? I wish to state that, from the last chapter, the Mane Six were not trying to be sadistic; they're just teaching Comet Tail a lesson.

Well, that finishes up chapter two of Royals, Friends and Lovers! I should get back to doing more Thomas and Homestar Runner stories, with the occasional MLP one-shot, and (possibly) a crossover between Thomas and the Magic Railroad and Equestria Girls! Chapter three will come after season 4 has completed.

Cheerio!