A week passed since the Crystalling and Glacio’s failed attack on the Crystal Empire. Eric was gem hunting with Rarity and Spike.

“The last time I was here, I woke them and ended up with a mane full of bats!” Rarity said in a hushed tone, then sighed, “Thanks for being my basket holder, Spike.”

“Basket holder? I thought I was your bodyguard,” Spike asked.

“What? Oh, heh, yes, yes, that of course, too. Oh, for once I wish unicorn magic wasn’t so... luminescent!” Rarity replied and complained.

“D-d-did y-you s-say, ‘b-b-b-bats? ‘Cause I-I’m scared of them,” Eric asked in a hushed, terrified tone.

Eric immediately rushed over to Rarity and held onto her, still trembling.

All of a sudden, Spike began glowing and the bats began opening their eyes.

“Spike, you’ll wake the bats! Turn that off!” Rarity said in a hushed tone.

“Ugh, I can’t!” Spike replied as he groaned and scratched.

Rarity gasped as she saw bats had woke up, this caused Eric to scream as the three of them ran out of the cave.

“We’re so glad you two could come!” Twilight said.

“It’s always good to see you both, preferably under pleasant situations like this,” Storm added.

“Of course. We so rarely get a chance to relax and just visit,” Luna replied.

“There’s usually some crisis we have to deal with. Somepony always needs our help. But today—” Celestia tried to say as they heard Rarity and Eric scream, ‘Help!’

“Twilight! There’s something wrong with Spike!” Rarity said as she opened the door.

Rarity then levitated Spike onto the table, he was still scratching as his scales kept burning.

“What’s wrong?” Twilight asked.

“You okay, little buddy?” Storm added.

“I don’t know! Nngh! All of a sudden, my scales just started glowing and... burning!” Spike replied as he grunted.

Eric got off of Rarity and quickly ran over to Twilight and Storm, still trembling.

Twilight noticed this and asked, “Eric, what’s wrong, sweetie?”

“W-when we were i-in the g-gem c-cave, S-Spike started glowing a-and it woke the b-b-b-bats!” Eric replied whilst still scared.

“I’m here, sweetie. It’s okay, you’re home,” Twilight said.

Eric calmed down in his mother’s embrace.

“Little is known about dragon culture, but this is a phenomenon we’ve seen before. It is the call of the Dragon Lord,” Luna said.

“Dragons glow whenever the Dragon Lord has need of them in the Dragon Lands,” Celestia added.

“Great... H-How do I make it stop?!” Spike asked.

“The only way to end the summons is to answer it. You must journey to the Dragon Lands and see what is expected of you,” Luna replied.

“B-B-But the Dragon Lands are full of... dragons! And they’re ghastly creatures! Oh, oh, not you, of course, Spikey-wikey. But remember that rotten Garble?” Rarity pointed out.

“How could I forget? He would have burnt us to a crisp if you weren’t there. If I have to go to the Dragon Lands, would you three come with me?” Spike asked.

“Ooh! Oh my goodness, I’d love to! We are sadly lacking any information on dragon culture and customs. I could research them – maybe even write an article! This could be my chance to make a great contribution to the knowledge of Equestria! And be there for Spike, heh, of course,” Twilight replied.

“Your mom just happens to get excited when it comes to knowledge,” Storm said to Eric.

“Be very careful. The Dragon Lands are particularly dangerous for ponies. It would be wise to be discreet,” said Celestia.

“Ooh! I’m sure I still have the dragon costume we used the last time we snuck into the Dragon Lands!” Rarity said, then giggled.

“I think we might want something a little more practical this time,” Twilight replied.

“As if disguising the four of us, including Rainbow Dash, as one dragon was not practical enough,” Storm added.

“It’s a good thing you didn’t ask me to come along to the Dragon Lands. ‘Cause I don’t wanna bump into that Garble dragon you told me about,” Eric said.

“That’s why we arranged to have Starlight watch you. As of today, she’ll be your foalsitter,” Twilight replied.

“Okay, mommy. See you later,” said Eric as Twilight, Storm, Rarity, and Spike gave him a group hug.

Soon, Starlight came down and went up to Eric.

“Hi, Starlight,” Eric said.

“Hi, Eric,” Starlight replied as she hugged him.

There was a moment of silence between them as they were trying to think.

“So, what do you want to do today?” Starlight asked breaking the silence.

“I was thinking we could go to the park and meet my friends,” Eric replied.

“That sounds nice, sure beats staying here at the castle all day,” Starlight said.

Eric then climbed on Starlight’s back and soon enough, they reached the park. Once there, Eric climbed off of Starlight and met up with his friends from school: Sweetie Belle, Apple Bloom, Scootaloo, Pipsqueak, Rumble, Featherweight, Diamond Tiara, and Silver Spoon.

“Hi, Eric!” his classmates greeted.

“Hi, guys,” Eric replied.

“Eric, over here!” five more voices called.

“Holly! Marina! Nightshade! Slapstick! Zuni! It’s so good to see you,” Eric said as he gave them a group hug.

As well as Eric’s four friends from Canterlot and Holly from Whitetail Woods, their parents and/or guardians were present. The stallion accompanying Nightshade had a light gray coat and a dark blue mane with gray streaks, along with a key and a pocket watch for a cutie mark. The buck watching Holly was her uncle Blackthorn, captain of the deer guard.

“Good to finally meet you personally, Eric Sparkle. I’m Clockwork, butler of Fancy Pants and Fleur de Lis,” the stallion said.

“Let me guess, they and Nightshade told you about me?” Eric asked.

“Correct,” Clockwork replied.

Eric went up to Sweetie Belle and hugged her, and they shared a kiss. Starlight didn’t know how to react once she saw this.

“Am I missing something here?” Starlight asked.

“Starlight, Sweetie Belle and I are in love,” Eric replied.

“Howdy, Nightshade!” Apple Bloom said sweetly.

“Hello, Apple Bloom,” Nightshade replied as they shared a kiss.

Marina and Rumble also greeted each other in sharing a kiss, along with Zuni and Pip.

Eric played with all his friends and also did some catching up.

“You know, everyone? I think Starlight and Sunburst like each other,” Eric said in a quiet tone.

“How so? Tell us more,” Slapstick asked.

“I think they like each other in the same way that Sweetie Belle and I do, as with Nightshade and Apple Bloom, you and Scootaloo, Marina and Rumble, and Zuni and Pip. I could tell Sunburst was blushing,” Eric explained as his friends giggled.

Meanwhile, deep in the Crystal Mountains, Glacio and his minions were still reeling from their defeat in the Crystal Empire.

“What’s our next move, my lord?” Frostbite asked.

“We shall make an alliance with the changelings. Send Hot Shot, Thundercracker, and Skywarp, along with Hydia, Reeka, and Draggle to the Changeling Hive. I want to meet with Queen Chrysalis,” Glacio ordered.

“It will be done, my lord,” Frostbite replied.

Soon enough, Frostbite teleported Hot Shot and his partners to the Changeling Hive. Once there, the five colts were escorted to the throne room by some changeling guards.

“Hot Shot and his partners are here to see you, my queen,” the guard said.

The colts and gorgons bowed in respect and said, “We’re here because Glacio wants to meet with you at our fortress in the Crystal Mountains.”

“We’ll be right with you. Pharynx, Cornicle, and Spiracle, you’re with me. Tymbal, you’re in charge until we return,” Queen Chrysalis replied, then ordered.

Chrysalis then teleported herself, several of her drones, along with Hot Shot and his partners to the ice fortress. There, they escorted the changelings to the throne room to begin their meeting.

“Welcome, Queen Chrysalis. I have requested your presence on an important matter, we wish to form an alliance with you and your subjects,” Glacio said.

“May I ask why you intend to go through with this? And what do you have to offer us?” Chrysalis asked.

“In exchange for helping us freeze Equestria, you and your subjects can feed on all the love you want. With our combined forces, Equestria will be ours, then you and I shall rule together, my lustful queen,” Glacio explained.

“I love the sound of that. We accept your offer, my lustful prince,” Chrysalis replied as she and Glacio kissed.

As the two royals kissed, they got their tongues involved before separating.

“However, we have a new threat to our combined cause,” Frostbite said.

“Recently, a two legged creature named Eric Sparkle and his friends, along with Princess Twilight, Sir Storm and their friends have thwarted our attack on the Crystal Empire,” Hydia added.

“I pity your failure, we must destroy this Eric Sparkle, along with his friends if we are to succeed!” Chrysalis suggested hastily.

“Patience, Chrysalis. We’ll deal with them and all our enemies soon enough. In the meantime, my spy in Canterlot shall unleash my pet lurking in the Crystal Caverns,” Glacio replied, as he and Chrysalis both laughed evilly.

Back in Ponyville a few hours later, Eric and Starlight were still out and about.

“What do you want to do now, Eric?” Starlight asked.

“I was thinking we could go get some ice cream,” Eric said.

“Sounds good,” Starlight replied.

Eric got one scoop of chocolate and another of vanilla, while Starlight got two scoops of butter pecan. Soon, Twilight, Storm, Spike, and Rarity had returned finding Eric and Starlight walking back to the castle.

“Mommy! Storm! Spike!” Eric said.

“Hi, sweetie,” Twilight replied sweetly as she hugged him.

“Did you have fun with Starlight, sport?” Storm asked.

“I did, Storm. We hung out at the park with my friends, had lunch at the cafe, and lastly we had some ice cream,” Eric replied.

“You were right about him, Twilight. Eric is such a cute little sweetheart,” Starlight added.

A short time later, Rarity returned home, while Twilight, Storm, Spike, Starlight, and Eric went back to their castle. The five of them had dinner together, while eating, they told Eric and Starlight about their adventure in the Dragon Lands.

This chapter is set during the 'Gauntlet of Fire' episode

Three days went by since Spike’s visit to the Dragon Lands. Twilight and Storm were giving their respective students; Starlight, Jasper, and Smokey, their first lesson for the day.

Twilight took a plate from the cart and placed it on the table and said, “First lesson of the day, we very carefully set the table without using magic, so that— Yikes!”

Twilight and Storm ducked down as plates and silverware were magically placed on the table. Starlight, Jasper, and Smokey each had a smile on their faces that said, ‘Ta-da!’

“Did you...?! How? When? What?!” Twilight asked frantically.

“What?” Starlight, Jasper, and Smokey asked in unison.

“We said no magic. You were supposed to do it by hoof so we could work in a friendship lesson,” Twilight said.

“I expected you to do the same, Smokey and Japser,” Storm added.

“Oh, we heard “set the table” and just kinda went for it,” Starlight replied as she gave Smokey and Jasper a hoofbump.

“Sorry about that. Honest mistake, professor,” Smokey and Jasper added.

“Well, if you three hadn’t used magic, you’d have heard us say, uh... this plate represents your head, this spoon is your heart, and the knives... are sharp! Always be careful with knives. The metaphors make more sense when you’re actually setting the table,” Twilight said and sighed.

“Is that the best you can come up with? Way to make up a metaphor, Twily,” Storm replied.

“Hey! I know what I’m saying...most of the time,” Twilight retorted.

“Should we... change it back?” Starlight asked.

“We just want to make sure you’re all ready for this dinner. Princess Celestia will be joining us tomorrow night to see how the friendship lessons are going!” Twilight replied.

“It’s fine, just please make sure to listen to us closely next time,” Storm added.

“If it’s just you, me, Eric, Storm, Jasper, Smokey, and Princess Celestia, why are there nine seats?” Starlight asked.

“Well, the whole point is for you three to bring a new friend. That way, the princess will see for herself just how far you’ve all come. And how good teachers you all have,” Twilight explained.

“Well, I can’t choose. I like all your friends,” Starlight said.

“Neither can we, and we happen to be dating two of them,” Jasper and Smokey added.

“That’s the best part! You three have to make a new friend!” Twilight pointed out.

“New friends? Hey, maybe I’ll just force friendships by magically enslaving the entire population of Ponyville!” Starlight jokingly said.

“Starlight!” Twilight shouted.

“Kidding!” Starlight laughed nervously.

“A better option would be to set up a friendship booth,” Jasper said.

“What do you think about that, Storm?” Smokey asked.

“Good thinking, Jasper and Smokey. You’ll want to take Eric with you,” Storm replied.

“Eric!” Twilight called out.

Eric came down as soon as he was called.

“What is it, mommy?” he asked.

“We have a task for you. We want you to help Smokey and Jasper with their friendship booth and help them make a new friend,” Twilight replied.

Soon enough, Eric, Starlight, Jasper, and Smokey were out in town.

“Now where would be a good place to set up a friendship booth?” Jasper wondered.

“How about near Sugarcube Corner?” Eric suggested.

“Great idea, Eric. I like your thinking,” Smokey replied.

“Let’s see. Make new friends in Ponyville, the friendliest place in Equestria. Shouldn’t be hard...” Starlight said before Pinkie popped up.

“Need to make a new friend, huh? I know just the pony for you!” Pinkie suggested as she took off with Starlight into Sugarcube Corner.

“Miss Starlight Glimmer, meet Mrs. Cake!” Pinkie said.

“How are you, dearie?” Mrs. Cake greeted.

“Are you baking? Can I help?” Starlight asked. She then used her magic to create a rather impressive three-layer cake.

“Wow, Mrs. Cake! Look what your new friend made you!” Pinkie said.

“New friend. I like the sound of– Howza-wowza! A-Are you trying to put me out of business with your fancy magical-thingy-whatsit cake?!” Mrs. Cake gasped in shock.

Starlight accidentally dropped the cake right onto Mrs. Cake’s mane, then apologized, “Sorry...”

“In her defense, it is delicious!” Pinkie pointed out as she licked the frosting and took a bite.

A short time later, Jasper and Smokey set up their friendship booth. Eric pointed his wand at himself, activated an Amplifying Charm and said, “Attention, everypony! Looking to make two new friends? Step right up and come on over to Jasper and Smokey’s Friendship Booth!”

Soon enough, a green-eyed, reddish brown griffon came to their booth and said, “I’m looking for a friend.”

“You’re in luck, because you’ve got two new friends right here,” Eric replied, “This is Jasper and Smokey.”

“Good to meet you, Jasper and Smokey. I’m Gale,” the griffon greeted.

“Good to meet you too, Gale,” Smokey and Jasper replied.

Eric, Jasper, Smokey, and Gale went back to the castle. En route, Jasper, Smokey, and Eric got to know Gale and told him about themselves.

Meanwhile, Starlight was having a tougher time finding a new friend.

“What is going on? This is Ponyville! If I can’t make a friend here, there’s gotta be something wrong with me! Okay, calm down. Nobody makes friends with a total stresscase,” Starlight said to herself, while standing near a fountain.

She looked around seeing many ponies with their friends, then she began to feel uneasy.

“Stop stressing... Stop stressing!” Starlight started shouting.

Starlight then dashed off realizing she drew too much attention to herself. Just then, she went to the spa. There, she got her hooves massaged.

“This is just what I needed,” she sighed in relaxation.

“Tell me about it,” a mare behind her replied.

“You ever have one of those days?” Starlight asked.

“For me, they’re all one of those days,” the other mare replied.

Starlight just giggled at this.

“I’m gonna start coming here every time I visit Ponyville,” the other mare said.

“I’m not from here either. I’ve been trying to make friends, but it’s not easy. They’re not saying it, but I think everypony knows about my past. I may have been a tiny bit... completely and utterly evil?” Starlight explained.

“Ponies judge me on my past too,” the other mare replied.

“Finally, a pony I can relate to,” Starlight said.

Back at the castle the next day, Twilight and Storm were resetting the table.

“Soup spoon, salad fork, pasta spoon, strawberry pick. I’m beginning to think that after friendship, the greatest magic of all is proper silverware placement!” Twilight said and giggled.

“Only you would ever think that way, Twily,” Storm replied.

“Twilight, guess what? I made a new friend!” Starlight said galloping into the dining room.

“So did we, Storm!” said Jasper and Smokey.

“That’s great!” Storm replied to his students.

“That’s fantastic news!” Twilight replied to Starlight.

“Our new friend is a griffon!” Jasper and Smokey said in unison.

“She’s great!” Starlight said.

“Great!” Twilight replied.

“She’s powerful!” Starlight said.

“Powerful?” Twilight asked.

“She’s—” Starlight tried to say as her new friend revealed herself.

“Hello... princess and sir knight!” the blue magician mare said.

“It’s been a while, Sir Storm,” Gale added.

“Trixie?! Gale?!” Twilight and Storm replied in unison.

“You know each other?” Starlight, Eric, Jasper, and Smokey asked in unison.

“You could say that,” Twilight replied somewhat bitterly.

“We’ve had our differences. What matters is Twilight and Storm gave me a second chance, and I appreciate it,” Trixie added.

“I’ve come to make amends with you, Storm. I was only a bully because my big sister, Gilda picked on me. Can you forgive me?” Gale explained.

“Very well. I forgive you, Gale,” Storm said.

“Thank you, Sir Storm,” Gale replied.

“Hi, Trixie. I’m Eric Sparkle,” Eric said.

“Let me guess, Princess Twilight is your mom?” Trixie asked.

“Yes, she adopted me nine months ago,” Eric replied.

“Pleasure to meet you, Eric,” said Trixie.

“So, um, what brings you to Ponyville?” Twilight asked.

“The Grrrreat and Powerful Trrrrixiehas come to perform a new stage show of grand illusion! I am calling it ‘The Humble and Penitent Trixie’s Equestrian Apology Tour’!” Trixie replied.

“That’s kind of a mouthful,” Starlight pointed out in a hushed tone.

“It’s a working title,” Trixie replied in a hushed tone.

While Twilight, Storm, and Starlight went to talk in private, Eric stayed behind so he could talk to Trixie. She told him about herself, then Eric explained his story about arriving in Equestria, his adoption, and his accomplishments. Jasper and Smokey also got to know Trixie, they told her about their experiences.

Meanwhile, in Canterlot, Prince Blueblood was accompanied by Hot Shot and his partners, along with the changeling spy, Spiracle. They were out near the entrance of the Crystal Caverns. Once inside the caverns, they followed the sound of sinister hissing.

Hydia was carrying a bag full of chickens, he soon fed them to Glacio’s pet. It was a snake-like creature with talons, leathery wings like a dragon, yellow eyes, and mouth full of sharp teeth capable of inflicting a venomous bite.

“The time has come to unleash you on Canterlot, Grimlock,” Hot Shot said to the creature as he, his partners, and Blueblood cackled.

Soon enough, the creature exited the caverns and snuck into the outskirts of Canterlot.

Back in Ponyville a few hours later, it was now nighttime and Trixie’s magic show was over.

“Storm, what was your problem with Gale?” Eric asked.

“Gale was my biggest bully, he picked on me since I was your age. He would pounce on me, divebomb me, pull pranks on me, such as the ‘there’s a spider on your rump’ trick, and whenever I ignored him, he would knock on my head with his claws saying ‘Hello! Hello! Anypony home?’ It got on my nerves. But I forgave him for all that, since he told my why he did what he did.” Storm explained.

Twilight and Storm suddenly realized that they still needed to get back to the castle and meet up with Princess Celestia. There, they went to resolve the little mishap with Cranky Doodle, Ditzy Doo, and DJ-Pon3.

“We’re sorry about this little mistake, Celestia. We should have had more faith in Starlight in finding a new friend on her own, but instead we nearly ended a friendship before it’s even begun,” Twilight explained.

“Yeah, Twilight and I are still new at being teachers,” Storm added.

“I understand, Twilight and Storm. What matters more is that your students were able to make new friends. You two have learned a big lesson in being in being teachers, and I can see that your students have made great progress,” Celestia replied pointing to Trixie and Gale.

After dinner was finished and Celestia left for Canterlot, Twilight, Storm, and Eric sat in the living room and did some nighttime reading before bed.

This chapter is set during the 'No Second Prances' episode.

It was now July 4th. Eric was asleep, Twilight came in and woke him up by tickling him with her wings, making him stir, and he woke up right away.

“Morning, Eric. Happy birthday, sweetie,” Twilight said.

“Morning, mommy. Thank you,” Eric replied.

Eric told Twilight, Storm, and all his friends when his birthday was a few months back. He was now six years old.

They went into the dining room with Storm, Starlight, and Spike. Soon enough, the pancakes and scrambled eggs were ready. Eric got some chocolate chip pancakes with maple syrup and whipped cream, he then started eating, along with everyone else.

“Happy birthday, sport,” Storm said.

“Thanks, Storm,” Eric replied.

As soon as they were all finished eating, Twilight and Spike began writing party invitations. She then used a copying spell and mailed them across Ponyville, then to Canterlot and the Crystal Empire.

A short time later, Rarity, Applejack, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Jasper, and Smokey, along with Sweetie Belle, Apple Bloom, and Scootaloo came over to help get the castle ready for the party. Eric and Storm went out and tried to think of what to do until the party began.

“Storm, can we go to Cloudsdale?” Eric asked.

“Sure we can, sport. Just let me cast the cloud-walking spell,” Storm replied as his horn lit up.

As soon as the cloud-walking spell was in place, Storm teleported to Cloudsdale with Eric. There, Eric climbed on Storm’s back and they walked around the city, he then started shivering.

“It’s really cold up here. It’s also very hard to breathe,” Eric said.

“That’s because of the altitude. The higher up you go, the colder it gets, and the air is thin. Let’s go inside and get warm,” Storm replied.

Meanwhile, in the Crystal Mountains ice fortress, Glacio and Frostbite were anxiously waiting for a report. Just then, Hot Shot and his cohorts, along with Prince Blueblood came in.

“Anything to report?” Frostbite asked.

“We released Grimlock to cause trouble in Canterlot as ordered, my lord,” Blueblood replied.

“Good. We shall send you some assistance, Blueblood,” Glacio replied, then called, “Wind Rider! Descent!”

Just then, a pale cerulean pegasus stallion with a greenish gray mane, amber eyes, aviator jacket and a helmet with goggles and winglets for a cutie mark came in, along with a pale grayish blue pegasus stallion with a dark blue mane, yellow eyes, and a skull with wings for a cutie mark.

“You wanted to see us, my lord?” Descent asked.

“Correct, you two are to accompany Blueblood in his spying operations, disguised as guards,” Glacio ordered.

“As you wish, my lord,” Wind Rider replied.

Soon enough, Blueblood teleported himself, along with Wind Rider and Descent back to Canterlot. There, he released his personal guards from his service, then Wind Rider and Descent put on their disguises.

Back in Cloudsdale one and a half hours later, Eric and Storm were at the Wonderbolts Museum. Just as they went through all the exhibits, Eric heard his stomach rumbling then said, “I’m getting hungry, Storm.”

“How ‘bout we go to the Sky High Café, and then go meet the Wonderbolts afterwards?” Storm suggested.

“I’d like that,” Eric replied as they exited the museum.

Once at the café, they happened to see a bluish purple pegasus stallion with a rainbow mane and tail, amber eyes, with a rainbow and horseshoe for a cutie mark, and a light grayish cornflower blue pegasus mare with cerise eyes, an orange mane and tail with lighter orange streaks, a cloud with whistling wind waves for a cutie mark, and a blue sweater.

There was also a pale, light malachite green pegasus stallion with a light amaranthish gray mane, grayish turquoise eyes, along with a three clouds cutie mark. Beside him was a pale amber pegasus mare with a raspberry colored mane and tail, cerise eyes with glasses on, and three flowers as a cutie mark, along with golden earrings and pearl necklace.

“Hi, Storm,” The light green stallion greeted.

“How’ve you been?” the amber mare asked.

“Hi, Posey. Hi, Gentle Breeze. I’ve never been better, especially since I moved in with my girlfriend, Twilight,” Storm replied.

“I’m Eric Sparkle, and it’s my birthday,” Eric introduced himself.

“Good to meet you, Eric. Happy birthday,” said Posey.

“Hi, Windy. Hi, Hothoof. These are Fluttershy’s and Rainbow’s friends, Sir Storm Blade and Eric Sparkle,” Gentle Breeze greeted.

“Pleasure to finally meet you two. Our daughters speak very highly of you,” Windy said to Storm.

“Mind if we join you?” Storm asked.

“Don’t mind at all,” said Bow Hothoof.

Soon enough, Eric and Storm each ordered a salad topped with almonds and shredded cheese, along with breadsticks. While eating, Eric told Fluttershy’s and Rainbow’s parents about his arrival in Equestria, adoption, and everything else he did since.

After they finished eating, Eric and Storm went to the Wonderbolt Academy. There, they noticed a golden pegasus mare with a bright orange mane and tail with amber stripes, brownish orange eyes and wore a blue suit with a yellow stripe on the underside and a yellow lightning bolt on the hip. There was also a pale cornflower blue pegasus stallion with a dark blue mane and tail, green eyes and wore the same outfit only his had a winged lightning bolt on the hip, along with two additional pegasus mares: the first was light arctic blue with a light gray mane and tail and had cerise eyes, the second was pale light olive with mane and tail colored in two shades of light arctic blue, had sea green eyes and both wore he same uniform as the others.

“Hi, Spitfire. Hi, Soarin,” Storm greeted.

“Good to see you, Sir Storm,” Soarin replied.

“You’re Eric Sparkle, good to finally meet you,” Spitfire greeted.

“Good to meet you too, Captain Spitfire,” Eric said.

“What brings you two here?” Soarin asked.

“I’m just showing Eric around Cloudsdale, it’s his birthday today,” Storm replied.

“Happy birthday, Eric. I’m Fleetfoot, and this here’s Misty Fly,” the arctic blue mare said pointing to her wing-mare.

“Hi, Eric. Happy birthday,” Misty Fly added.

“How do you all know my name?” Eric asked.

“Rainbow Dash told us about you,” Soarin replied.

Soon enough, Eric and Storm left the Wonderbolt Academy, with Eric waving to Spitfire and Soarin. Storm then teleported himself and Eric back to Ponyville. Once back at the castle, they went inside finding out the lights were off.

Just then the lights were turned on, confetti cannons fired off, then Pinkie tooted a party favor and shouted, “SURPRISE! Happy birthday!”

Everypony else revealed themselves and unfurled a banner which read ‘Happy Birthday Eric’ on it.

Eric was in his happy place, surrounded by family and friends, he then noticed a huge stack of presents.

“Are those for me?” Eric asked.

“You bet they are, birthday boy. Happy birthday,” Applejack replied.

“Happy birthday, Eric,” Fluttershy added.

“Happy birthday, little buddy,” Rainbow said.

“Happy birthday, darling,” Rarity added.

Just then, Eric heard his grandparents say, “Hi, Eric!”

“Grandpa! Grandma!” Eric said as he hugged them.

“Happy birthday, dearie,” Velvet replied.

“Happy birthday, little dude,” Night Light added.

“Hi, Uncle Shining! Hi, Aunt Cadance!” Eric greeted as he hugged his aunt and uncle, “Good to see you again, Sunburst.”

“Hi, Eric. Happy birthday,” Sunburst greeted.

“Happy birthday, buddy,” Shining said.

“Happy birthday, Eric, you sweet little nephew,” Cadance added, “There’s somepony else who wants to say, ‘happy birthday’”

“Hi, Flurry,” said Eric to his baby cousin.

Flurry babbled and reached her hooves out, making contact with Eric’s face.

Eric was soon greeted by his friends.

“Hi Eric! Happy birthday,” Nightshade said.

“Hi Nightshade!” Eric replied.

Eric also received a hug and ‘Happy Birthday’ from Holly, Marina, Zuni, Slapstick, Marina, Jasper and Smokey, along with his cousins, Stardust and Moonshadow, his great-uncle and great-aunt, Valiant Knight and Starshine, and all his classmates.

“Happy birthday, Eric,” said Cheerilee as she hugged him.

“I’m glad we invited you, Miss Cheerilee. It’s nice to see you outside school,” Eric replied.

Just then, Lancer, Kimono, Misty Sky, Flash Sentry, Scarlet Dusk, and Stargazer came up to Eric, along with a pale green pegasus stallion with a yellow-green mane and tail, pear green eyes, and two lightning bolts and a pine tree for a cutie mark. They each hugged him and wished him a ‘happy birthday’.

“Hi, Eric. I’m Forest Thunder, Storm’s cousin,” the pale green pegasus stallion said, “Happy birthday.”

“Good to meet you, Forest,” Eric replied.

“Sorry I didn’t come for Thanksgiving, I was sick with the flu,” Forest apologized.

“Eric, I’d like you to meet my cousin, Gloriosa Daisy.” Cheerilee said. She was a pale amaranth pink earth pony mare with a mane and tail colored in two shades of raspberry, light green eyes, a single daisy for a cutie mark, and she wore a headdress made of daisies.

“Good to meet you, Gloriosa,” Eric said.

“Same here. My cousin, Cheerilee told me about you. I’m a maid in the Crystal Castle.” Gloriosa replied, “My brother, Timber Spruce also wants to meet you.”

Just then, there came a light tangelo orange earth pony stallion with grayish green eyes, a mane and tail colored in two shades of aquamarine, and a gold four-point star with spruce branches on both sides for a cutie mark.

Even Princesses Celestia and Luna were present, Eric came up and eagerly greeted them, “Princess Celestia! Princess Luna! You came!”

“Hi, Eric. Happy birthday,” Celestia replied.

“We wouldn’t miss your birthday for anything,” Luna added.

Soon enough it was time for cake. The cake had one layer vanilla and the other one chocolate with chocolate frosting and vanilla filling, as well as six lit candles atop. After Eric blew out the candles, the cake was sliced and everyone got their share of it, as well as indulging in cookies, ice cream, chips, crackers, and veggie platters.

Eric began opening his gifts. He got new clothes from Rarity, pet toys for Ron and a book on magical creatures from Fluttershy, a wooden pet bed and a blanket from Applejack, Wonderbolt posters from Rainbow Dash, a rock candy kit from Pinkie Pie, some magic and history books, along with new quills from his mom, Twilight, and some new toys, including a frisbee from Storm. Eric also got gifts and cards from the rest of his family and friends.

“Nightshade, anything to report from Canterlot?” Eric asked.

“We spotted Blueblood and the rest of Glacio’s minions near the entrance of the Crystal Caverns, then they released a dangerous creature. It was snake-like with talons, leathery wings like a dragon, yellow eyes, and had a mouth full of sharp teeth. Afterwards, some ponies were mysteriously paralyzed,” Nightshade explained.

“This can’t be a coincidence, that creature must be responsible for all the paralyzed ponies. As far as we’ve seen, they haven’t been bitten,” Zuni added.

“Yeah, how could anypony be paralyzed just like that?” Marina pointed out.

“The monster you’re talking about is a basilisk,” Eric said.

“How do you know that?” Slapstick asked.

“Jasper and Smokey told me about them. In my birth world, they are giant snakes roughly 60 feet long, and mainly kill their victims by looking them in the eye,” Eric explained.

“I’ve heard about them too. Here in Equestria, basilisks are very similar to cockatrices, only bigger and their eyes will instantly paralyze anything that looks directly into them. Only phoenixes, dragons, and changelings are immune to the basilisk’s gaze,” Holly added.

“We need to tell Princesses Celestia and Luna immediately,” Nightshade said.

“Not yet, first we need to go to Storm and then tell the princesses about Prince Blueblood,” Eric replied.

Meanwhile, everypony else was mingling. Forest Thunder was talking with Rainbow Dash and Twilight’s cousin, Stardust was talking with Timber Spruce, and Flash was with Trixie. Both Rainbow and Stardust blushed at Forest’s and Timber’s words and found the two stallions attractive, Timber seemed mesmerized by Stardust’s pretty looks. Flash also seemed to be smitten with Trixie, and vice versa.

“Storm, we need to talk to Princesses Celestia and Luna. It’s about Prince Blueblood,” Eric said.

“Perhaps it is time. Finally we’ll be rid of that highly polished jerk,” Storm replied.

Eric and his friends, along with Storm came up to the royal sisters and said, “Princesses Celestia and Luna, Prince Blueblood is a spy working for Glacio. There’s also a basilisk on the loose.”

“It’s true, Eric and his friends overheard it all during the Grand Galloping Gala last year,” Storm added.

“We always knew he was a snob and a jerk to many, but I never thought he would ever be a traitor,” Luna replied.

“We’ll deal with him when we return to Canterlot. We must inform Captain Blitzwing about this right away, and we must place Canterlot and Ponyville on high alert,” Celestia added.

After making an announcement, Celestia and Luna left for Canterlot, seeing off everypony else, including Eric.

Eric and his friends went back to mingling, among the guests were three earth pony mares, Eric immediately recognized Maud, since he met her at the Grand Galloping Gala. The second mare had stern brows and a smile, and she had a bluish gray coat, a straight opalish gray mane and tail, light apple green eyes, and had two gray rocks underneath a sliced lime for a cutie mark. The third one had a shy smile similar to Fluttershy, she had a turquoise gray coat, a long and straight dark grayish cyan mane and tail, grayish violet eyes, and had three purple marble pebbles for a cutie mark.

“Hi, Maud,” Eric said.

“Hi, Eric. Happy birthday,” Maud replied, “These are mine and Pinkie’s sisters, Limestone and Marble Pie.”

“Hi, Limestone! Hi, Marble!” Eric greeted.

“Gaze into the eyes of Limestone Pie,” Limestone said, causing Eric to feel scared.

“Limestone, you’re scaring him,” Maud said, before turning to Eric, “That’s just Limestone’s way of saying ‘hi’.”

After Eric was done mingling with the Pie sisters, Sweetie Belle came up to him and said, “Happy birthday, cutie-boo.” She then kissed him on his cheek, he blushed then said as they hugged and nuzzled, “Thanks, Sweetie Belle. This is the best birthday I’ve ever had.”

A few hours later, the party was over and everypony left. After a nice dinner, Eric then went to sleep feeling relaxed after his special day.

Image of Wind Rider courtesy of DashieSparkle

Image of Pony Gloriosa Daisy courtesy of SLB94

Image of Timber Spruce's cutie mark courtesy of CloudyGlow

Two weeks passed since Eric’s birthday. Prince Blueblood has been stripped of his title, and arrested for treason and conspiracy, but Wind Rider and Descent escaped. With Glacio’s pet basilisk, Grimlock on the loose, Canterlot was now in a state of emergency and Ponyville was on high alert. It was noon and the temperature was exactly 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

Eric tried fanning himself with his hands but it did no good, “I’m hot,” he said.

Twilight took notice and said, “Here,” as she started fanning him with her wing.

“Thanks, mommy,” Eric said.

“Storm and I are meeting our friends at the lake, care to join us?” Twilight asked.

“Yes, please. Ron could use a swim and so could Storm’s geese, Chris and Martin,” Eric replied.

As soon as Storm and Starlight came out, he asked, “Eric, did you put some sunblock on like I asked you to?”

“I did, Storm. I asked Starlight to help me with my back,” Eric replied.

The five of them, including Eric and Spike teleported to the lake. There, they met up with the others, including Jasper and Smokey, and even Forest Thunder was present, since he and Rainbow Dash started dating a week prior.

Just then, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo came up and greeted, “Hi, Eric!”

“Hi, girls,” Eric replied as he hugged them.

Pinkie immediately jumped into the lake, followed by Rainbow and Forest, then Applejack and Smokey.

“Shall we, Rare-bear?” Jasper asked.

“All that lake water could ruin my mane and coat,” Rarity complained.

“It’s no big deal, Rarity. You can take a nice refreshing shower when we get home,” Jasper said reassuringly before whispering in her ear, “I’ll join you if you like.”

“You’re right, Jasper. How sweet of you to offer,” Rarity replied, then giggled.

Rarity and Jasper soon went into the lake, followed by Twilight and Storm, and even Sweetie Belle, Apple Bloom, and Scootaloo jumped in.

“Eric, want to come in and swim with us?” Apple Bloom asked.

“No, girls. I can’t swim,” Eric replied.

“I can teach you,” Applejack said.

“A swim would be nice and refreshing for you, sweetie,” Twilight added.

“The thing is, two years ago when Ted tried to teach me how to swim, some mean kids pulled me under into the deep end, and I nearly drowned. That’s why I am uneasy about it,” Eric explained.

“You’re safe with us, sport. Your mom and I are right beside you,” Storm said reassuringly.

“Besides, why else would we recommend you wear waterproof shorts today?” Starlight asked rhetorically.

Eric slowly walked into the lake, with the others giving him some words of encouragement. Soon enough, Applejack began teaching Eric the pony paddle.

Meanwhile, in Canterlot, Nightshade and the rest of the Magical Six (minus Holly) we’re keeping tabs on the basilisk. Soon enough, Nightshade heard his parents call him. He ran up to them and asked, “You called for me, daddy?”

“Your mother and I have great news,” Fancy Pants said.

“What is it, mummy?” Nightshade asked.

“We’re having a foal, you’re going to be a big brother soon,” Fleur de Lis replied.

Pretty soon, Nightshade’s excitement turned to concern as he thought about the basilisk.

“Somepony needs to get rid of that basilisk and soon,” he said.

“I’m sure Princess Celestia will summon Princess Twilight, Sir Storm, and their friends here to defeat it soon enough,” Fancy Pants replied.

“I hope you’re right, ‘cause I fear this basilisk emergency might hinder my career as a model,” Fleur said.

Back at the lake a short time later, Eric managed to get over his nervousness and kept practicing his swimming. He immediately blushed at the sight of Sweetie Belle’s wet mane, his thoughts were soon cut off by Twilight calling him, “Eric, it’s time for lunch!”

Eric went to the towel where there was a spread of apples, carrot dogs, oat burgers, and some cheesy tofu. Everyone just started eating, including Eric, he immediately ate an apple and then some cheese tofu.

“What are these?” Eric asked pointing to some of the food items.

“Those are carrot dogs and oat burgers. Twilight and I were wondering if you wanted one,” Storm replied.

“I’ve never eaten those things before, and I’m not sure they fit my tastes,” Eric said.

“Sweetie, I think you should try some and find out,” Twilight replied.

Eric then took a bite of carrot dog and then an oat burger.

“Very crunchy. Interesting flavor,” Eric said as he gave a thumbs up.

“Glad you like them, sweetie. We remembered not to use any mustard since you told us you were allergic to it,” Twilight replied.

It was now 6:00 in the evening. Twilight and Storm were dressed in the attire they wore at the Grand Galloping Gala last year.

“Where are you off to, mommy and Storm?” Eric asked.

“We’re going on a date to Appletini’s Café in Canterlot,” Twilight replied as she hugged him.

“Be good for Starlight, okay sport? We’ll be back around 7:50,” Storm added before secretly eyeing his uniform pocket.

“Yes, mommy and Storm. Watch out for the basilisk,” Eric said.

“We’ll be on our guard, sweetie,” Twilight replied as she and Storm left.

Once Spike was finished making dinner, he, Eric, and Starlight started eating their spaghetti and veggie and cheese salads, they also had glasses of milk. Shortly after eating, Eric fed Ron some fish that he caught with a summoning charm while at the lake, he also got out the goose feed for Chris and Martin.

Soon after the pets were fed, Eric sat in Starlight’s lap while she read to him, they read a science fiction story called ‘Space Ponies: The Shadow Warrior’.

“I bet Jasper and Smokey would like to the Space Ponies series,” Eric said.

“You really think so?” Starlight asked.

“Yes, they’re really into science fiction and fantasy stories,” Eric replied.

“Interesting,” said Starlight before she resumed reading to Eric.

Meanwhile, in Canterlot, Twilight and Storm had just finished eating at Appletini’s and were strolling to the train station.

“That was a great dinner we had. Thank you, Storm,” Twilight said.

“You’re welcome, Twily. Before we head home, there’s one last thing I want to ask,” Storm replied.

“What is it you have to say?” Twilight asked.

Storm got down, took a little box out of his pocket and boldly said, “Will you marry me?” He then opened it revealing an amethyst ring.

Twilight smiled lovingly and shouted “YES!!!”

She excitedly tackled him and they engaged in a three-minute make out session. They broke it and many onlookers said, “Congratulations, Princess Twilight and Sir Storm!” They soon boarded the train headed for Ponyville.

Back at the Castle of Friendship, Eric and Starlight had finished reading and also got their teeth brushed. Eric put on his pjs and eagerly went to the front door. Soon enough, Twilight and Storm came in and gave him a group hug.

“Mommy!” Eric called out.

“Hi, sweetie,” Twilight greeted.

“We’ve got some good news for you, sport,” Storm said.

“What is it?” Eric asked.

“Sweetie, Storm and I are gonna get married!” Twilight replied.

Eric jumped up and down excitedly saying, “I was hoping for this!”

“Settle down now, sweetie. It’s almost time for bed,” Twilight said.

“Yes, mommy,” Eric replied.

“Eric, ever since I got to know you, you’ve always been like a son to me. Now that your mom and I are getting married, I’m proud to call you my son. I love you, sport,” Storm explained then hugged him.

“I love you too......daddy,” Eric replied.

This is a pony version of Forest Thunder, who is from the MLP Equestria Girls chapter book, 'Canterlot High Tales: Rainbow Dash Brings the Blitz'

Another two weeks went by and the second biggest wedding in Equestria was underway. Extra guards were stationed throughout Canterlot, at the castle, as well as the train station and the city limits, at every possible entrance. There was also a force field in place, preparations were being made for the wedding as well.

Inside the castle, Eric was mingling with his friends, they were wearing the same attire as they wore at the Grand Galloping Gala. Pipsqueak, Featherweight, and Rumble wore traditional suits. Jasper was also dressed in the same dress robe he wore at the Grand Galloping Gala, while Smokey was in a western style dress robe, even Jasper and Smokey’s griffon friend, Gale wore a suit.

Just then, Lancer, Kimono, Valiant Knight, Starshine, Scarlet Dusk, Stargazer, Night Light, and Twilight Velvet came in holding Flurry Heart.

“Hi, Great-Aunt Starshine! Hi, Great-Uncle Valiant! Hi to you too, Great-Uncle Stargazer and Great-Aunt Scarlet!” Eric greeted.

“Hi, Eric!” Starshine and Valiant said in unison.

“Good to see you too, Eric!” Stargazer and Scarlet added in unison as they all gave him a group hug.

“Hi, Grandpa Night Light! Hi Grandma Velvet!” Eric greeted.

“Hi, Eric,” Night Light replied.

“Eric, it’s so good to see you,” Velvet added as they hugged him.

“Hi, Flurry,” Eric said. Flurry just happily babbled and reached out to his face.

“Hi, Eric!” Lancer greeted.

“こんにちは (Hello), Eric,” Kimono added in Imperial.

“Good to see you too, Grandpa Lancer and Grandma Kimono!” Eric replied as he hugged them.

After mingling with his friends and grandparents, Eric went to go check on his parents. He reached the room Twilight was in first, then entered.

Twilight was wearing her old coronation dress, along with her crown and a wedding veil. Rarity, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Pinkie Pie were wearing the same bridesmaid dresses they wore at Cadance and Shining Armor’s wedding. Starlight wore a lavender bridesmaid dress with star patterns and shoes with cresent moons on them, Trixie wore a dark blue bridesmaid dress with star patterns and a cresent moon on the front, along with the same crescent moon-pattered shoes, Cadance wore her coronation attendance dress from Twilight’s coronation, and Stardust wore an indigo bridesmaid dress with sapphires on it. Even Sunset was present, she wore a crimson red dress, a collar with a sun pattern on it, and a double phoenix feather headpiece in her mane.

“Eric! Hi, sweetie,” Twilight greeted surprised to see him.

“You look beautiful, mommy. I like your dress,” Eric said as he kissed her cheek.

“Thank you, sweetie,” Twilight replied sweetly as she hugged and kissed him on his face.

Twilight gave Eric her ring and said, “Eric, sweetie, I want you to be our ring bearer.”

“Yes, mommy,” Eric replied.

Twilight sighed and said, “I hope Queen Chrysalis and the changelings don’t attack Canterlot a second time.”

“Hi, Eric!” Sunset greeted.

“Sunset, is that you?” Eric asked.

“Of course it’s me, Eric. It’s so good to see you,” Sunset replied as she hugged him.

After mingling his mom, aunt, foal-sitter, and their friends, Eric went to the room where his dad was, with Sunset in tow. Storm wore his father’s old wedding uniform, Misty Sky wore a traditional Neighgasaki flower-patterned dress that formerly belonged to Kimono, since she was picked to be Storm’s best mare. Flash wore a blue guard uniform, Shining Armor wore his old uniform, Iron Cross wore a traditional Hayburg Imperial Guard uniform passed down throughout his family, Forest Thunder wore a blue suit, Big Mac wore a formal western jacket and Stetson hat, and Discord wore a standard black suit.

“Hey there, sport,” Storm said as he hugged Eric.

“Hi, daddy,” Eric replied.

Storm gave Eric his ring, who put it in his suit pocket alongside his mom’s ring.

“Aunt Misty! Uncle Iron Cross! Uncle Flash!” Eric said.

“Hi, Eric!” The three of them replied in unison as they hugged him.

“There’s something else, we need to tell you,” Iron Cross said.

“What is it?” Eric asked.

“I’m with foal. You’re gonna have another cousin,” Misty replied.

“I’m hoping that history doesn’t repeat itself, with another changeling attack, an attack from Glacio and his army, or both their forces at once,” Storm said with concern.

A few hours later, everypony took their places, the music began playing, and the three flower fillies, Sweetie Belle, Apple Bloom, and Scootaloo came down leaving the trail of flowers. Twilight came down the aisle, with Night Light walking her down, before giving her a ‘good luck’ hug.

Princess Celestia began her announcement, “Welcome, mares, gentlecolts, and other creatures. Today we are gathered here to witness the marriage of Princess Twilight Sparkle and Sir Storm Blade, my two former star pupils, now they will recite the vows.”

Twilight and Storm recited their vows, then Celestia went on with the ceremony and said, “Twilight Sparkle, do you take Storm Blade to be your husband?”

“I do,” Twilight said.

“And Storm Blade, do you take Twilight Sparkle to be your wife?” Celestia continued.

“I do,” Storm said.

Eric gave Twilight and Storm their rings, they placed them on each other’s horns.

“By the powers vested in me, I declare you two husband and wife. You may kiss,” Celestia finished.

Twilight and Storm leaned forward and kissed. Their friends and family cheered, along with everyone else who was present. The newlyweds gave their son a group hug.

“We love you, Eric,” Twilight and Storm said in unison.

“I love you too, mommy and daddy,” Eric replied.

Soon enough, the reception began in the castle garden, lovely, romantic music was played by the orchestra. Twilight and Storm had the first dance, before she danced with her father and Storm danced with his mother. Eric had an idea, he and Sweetie Belle went up on the pedestal where the orchestra was and said into the microphone, “Everypony, we have something to perform for you.” He went up to Octavia and whispered in her ear, she and the rest of the orchestra started playing, then Eric and Sweetie Belle started singing.

(All credit for this song goes to Disney and Elton John)

As Eric and Sweetie Belle sang, they shared a dance. As well as the newlyweds, most everyone else in attendance danced with their special some-ponies, while some, like Pinkie, her sisters, Celestia, and Luna just mingled, and even Starlight and Sunburst danced together, along with Fluttershy and Discord. Spike felt down, for he had no one to dance with, until Sunset came up to him and asked, “Hey Spike, you want to dance?”

“Might as well, Sunset,” Spike replied as he took her hoof.

As Spike and Sunset danced, she felt something spark within her, and Spike blushed at how pretty she looked in the evening light.

Once Eric and Sweetie Belle finished their performance, they shared a kiss. Twilight and Storm also shared a kiss. Rarity, Applejack, and Rainbow Dash each shared a kiss with their respective boyfriends as well, even Trixie and Flash shared a kiss.

“Thanks for dancing with me, Sunset,” Spike said.

“Thank you as well, Spike. I really liked the way you held me, you were smooth,” Sunset replied.

All of a sudden, Sunset pulled Spike towards her and kissed him fully on the cheek, his eyes widened. Spike blushed and smiled goofily at Sunset’s bold move, but he was conflicted.

“That was beautiful, sweetie,” Twilight said as she and Storm hugged Eric.

Shining had shed tears of joy, or ‘liquid pride’ as he called it, and said, “I’m proud of you little sis. You as well, little bro in-law. Cadance and I had a feeling about you two.”

Everypony soon began eating, there was an assortment of fruit, veggie salads, pasta, yogurt, cheese platters, and tofu, as well as a double-layer chocolate cake with vanilla icing, and various apple flavored desserts. Once finished with dinner, Twilight and Storm took the first two slices of the cake, then everyone else got their share, including Eric.

Soon, Twilight and Storm went into a carriage that read ‘Just Married’ on the back.

“Where are you and mommy off to, daddy?” Eric asked.

“We’re going to Las Pegasus for a week-long honeymoon. I love you, sport,” Storm replied as he hugged him.

“We’ll see you next week. I love you, sweetie,” Twilight added as she hugged and kissed him goodbye.

“I love you too, mommy and daddy,” Eric said as he waved goodbye to his parents.

Once the carriage left, Twilight threw the bouquet and Stardust caught it.

“Eric, would you like to spend a few days with us?” Cadance asked.

“I’d like that, Aunt Cadance and Uncle Shining. See you tomorrow,” Eric replied then yawned.

Starlight teleported them, along with Spike back home to the castle in Ponyville. There, Eric brushed his teeth, then he and Starlight read the second ‘Space Ponies’ story, and she brought him to his room and tucked him in his bed, then kissed him good night.

A short time later, at their honeymoon suite in Las Pegasus, Twilight and Storm went onto their bed and began engaging in a heated make-out session. They cast a soundproofing spell and Twilight said, “Now we won’t be disturbed, shall we carry on?”

“Take me, babe. You’re mine tonight,” Storm replied as they continued to make-out.

The room soon became filled with the sounds of pleasure.

An hour later, Twilight and Storm were panting heavily under the covers.

“You never cease to amaze me, Stormy,” Twilight said.

“You’re telling me, Twily. We’ve done this over a hundred times since last year before we met Eric. Good night,” Storm replied.

The newlyweds shared one last kiss before falling asleep in each other’s embrace.

こんにちは (Konnichiwa); this is how it's written in Western lettering

Dialects of Equestria/Earth counterparts:
Fancy Ponish (French)
Imperial Ponish (Japanese)

Images of Starlight, Trixie, and Sunset courtesy of unicornsmile.
Images of Twilight and Princess Cadance courtesy of 90Sigma on Deviantart.