It's been about two weeks since the Friendship Games and things have never been better. You got back on good terms with your childhood friend, all of CPA now respects both you along with the rest of Canterlot High, this world's Twilight now attends your school, and all the magic that was taken from you and your harem was restored to their rightful owners. Right now, you were sitting on your living room couch cuddling with Sunset while watching a horror movie.

(Y/N): Seriously, how is it that people are so stupid in horror movies? I'm pretty sure you and I would be smarter than this girl who keeps tripping over everything.

Sunset Shimmer: It's all cliche, Y/N. They do it simply because it's what all typical horror movies do. Sometimes, it's like they don't even try to make good choices.

(Y/N): Well, I'll tell you one thing, if there was a crazy guy with a hockey mask whilst brandishing a machete coming after you or the girls, he'd have to answer to me first.

Sunset Shimmer: And that's why you're called the Savior, Y/N.

She smiled before kissing your cheek. You then heard a knock at your door as Sunset got up from the couch and stretched.

Sunset Shimmer: I'll get it. You stay here and tell me what I missed.

(Y/N): I'm sure whatever it is you'll miss will either be super uneventful or irrelevant to the plot or maybe even both.

Sunset walked over to the front door and looked through the peephole when she suddenly screamed bloody murder and fell to the floor on her butt. You quickly stood up and went over to her.

(Y/N): What's wrong, Sunshine?

Sunset Shimmer: T-There... T-T-There's a-a...

(Y/N): A what?

She shakily pointed at the door before you threw on a serious face and you made your hand glow with your magical aura.

(Y/N): Sunset, get behind me.

She did as she was told as she stood behind you while you slowly reached for the doorknob and swung it open revealing the person on the other side to be someone wearing a Jason mask.

???: What's up, guys?

(Y/N): Buddy, it's not Halloween. We don't have any candy.

The person shook their head before they took off the mask revealing themselves to be Shadow.

Shadow Moonlight: If I wanted candy, I would've had Pinkie Pie as an accomplice.

Sunset Shimmer: Shadow? What the heck?! You scared me half to death!

Shadow Moonlight: Half? Well, I guess you gotta start somewhere.

(Y/N): What were you even doing wearing that thing in the first place, Shad?

Shadow Moonlight: Well, Sunny actually made this mask a long time ago for a Halloween costume and I wanted to see if it could almost pass for the real thing. I guess seeing as how Sunset almost had a heart attack that it looks pretty accurate.

(Y/N): Heh, it's actually kinda funny now that we know you're not the real thing.

Sunset Shimmer: ** Well, it wasn't exactly funny for me.

(Y/N): Aww, come on, Sunset. I'm sure Shadow didn't mean to scare you.

Shadow Moonlight: Yeah, I was planning to give him a heart attack.

(Y/N): Dude, you thought that by wearing a simple hockey mask was gonna scare me?

Shadow Moonlight: No but it was something to do. I guess I should've brought the machete.

(Y/N): I don't know if that would have made it scarier, but whatever. So, what brings you by, pal?

Shadow Moonlight: Well, you remember when you wanted to hang out at the playground we used to go to but they built a Dave & Busters over it? Well, I wasn't sure when you wanted to do that so I just decided to drop by to see if you were up for it.

(Y/N): Uhh, well Shadow, you kinda came at the wrong time. Sunset and I were in the middle of a movie date.

Shadow Moonlight: Oh, that's fine.

Sunset Shimmer: Actually, why don't you go ahead and go with him, Y/N?

You turned back to her.

(Y/N): Are you sure, Sunset? I wouldn't wanna flake out on you like this.

Shadow Moonlight: Yeah, I mean, I'm fine with tomorrow or whatever but I just need to know when he wants to do it.

Sunset shook her head.

Sunset Shimmer: It's okay. You guys are in desperate need of hangout time after being separated for so long. Besides, the movie was awful anyways.

Shadow Moonlight: I'm guessing you two were watching Friday the 13th?

(Y/N): ** Not the good first one, the ninth one.

Shadow Moonlight: There was a ninth one?

(Y/N): Oh, there were about ten of them and then a reboot movie.

Shadow Moonlight: Well, I guess that goes to show how little effort most horror movies are put into. I think you'd be better off watching The Shining and I mean the Stanley Kubrick one. The Steven King one isn't really one I like to remember.

(Y/N): Hmm, maybe we'll take your suggestion into account some time. Anyways, you sure you're okay with me going with Shadow, Sunset?

She pecked your lips and smiled.

Sunset Shimmer: I'm fine. You guys go ahead and have fun. I'll be waiting for you to get back.

(Y/N): Alright, Sunshine. I love you.

Sunset Shimmer: ** Love you too.

Shadow Moonlight: And now I'm gonna ruin the moment. Do I need to give you two a moment or something? Look, I get you're a ladies man Y/N, but do you have to show it off?

(Y/N): ** What's wrong, Shad? Are you jealous?

You asked while smirking and with a raised eyebrow to which he rolls his eyes at you.

Shadow Moonlight: No...I'm not. Harems are for people who can't pick someone to be with.

(Y/N): Alright, alright. No need to be so judgemental. You don't see me questioning you always being emo all the time.

Shadow Moonlight: Okay, first of all, I was born like this. You should know that since we are childhood friends. Second, I don't understand why people would even consider the thought of having a harem. I mean if it's a fantasy I can understand but in real life? I just don't see how they could actually endure it. I mean, who actually wants to date that many people?

(Y/N): Umm, you're looking at him?

Shadow Moonlight: Seriously Y/N, I don't understand why you'd want to date so many girls at once. You clearly spend a lot more time with Sunset from what I've gathered over the past week. You could just have left her as your girlfriend and then all the others would back off.

(Y/N): First off, it wasn't exactly my idea, it was theirs to start the harem. Secondly, just because Sunset's my first and main girlfriend doesn't mean I don't spend a good enough time with the others.

Shadow Moonlight: I'm not saying you aren't fair to them, man. I'm just saying a relationship with that many people takes a lot of work for one person to handle it.

(Y/N): Well, it may be a lot of work, but to me, it's all worth it because if they're happy then I'm happy. Are you telling me that you wouldn't be ecstatic to have Sunny and the others love you?

Shadow Moonlight: Sunny and I are basically siblings so that would just be just as weird for me as it is for you to date that "cousin" of yours. As for the others, I bet they already started taking a liking to you so I'd rather not be given a sense of false hope.

(Y/N): That's not true, man. I'm pretty sure they would be more into you since you spend more time with them.

Shadow Moonlight: Yeah but I'm not a stud. I don't get girls just by them looking at me like you do. I'm sure that they, like many other girls are gawking over you already and if they aren't, they probably will in the future.

(Y/N): I don't know, bud. I'm sure if given time they'll grow to love you.

Shadow Moonlight: Again, I'm not you. If I attracted one of them it might make sense but all five? I told you I'm no stud.

(Y/N): It's something to think about, Shad. Anyways, why don't we get going already?

Shadow Moonlight: Yeah, I guess.

You stepped outside as Sunset closed the door behind you both as you started walking towards your destination.

(Y/N): Hey, you wanna see if Flash is willing to join us?

Shadow Moonlight: Sure, why don't you call him?

(Y/N): Will do.

You pulled out your phone and dialed Flash's number. Within a few seconds, he answered.

Flash Sentry (Over Phone): Y/N? Hey, what's up?

(Y/N): Not much, Flash. Shadow and I are going to the new arcade that opened up, wanna join us?

Flash Sentry (Over Phone): Eh, why not? I'll meet you guys there.

(Y/N): Sounds good, man. See you there.

You hung up.

(Y/N): Looks like it'll be another guys hangout then.

Shadow Moonlight: Well, the more the merrier.

After several minutes of walking, you and Shadow made it to the new arcade as Flash was standing outside the main door as he took notice of you both.

Flash Sentry: Hey guys. How's it going?

(Y/N): Not much man. You?

Flash Sentry: Uhh, I-I'm fine. Thanks.

He answered with a bit of a stutter in his voice. You and Shadow noticed this before glancing at each other.

Shadow Moonlight. You have something on your mind, dude?

Flash Sentry: N-No, no, of course not. It's... nothing really. So, how about we check this place out?

Shadow Moonlight: Well, that is why we're here after all.

(Y/N): Alright boys, let's shoot some aliens, whack some moles, and save damsels in distress from giant rampaging gorillas.

Shadow Moonlight: I love me a good fight with rampaging gorillas.

Flash Sentry: Heh, same here.

With that said, the three of you headed inside and spent the next hour or so playing the different arcade games. However, throughout the course of your 8-bit to high definition adventure, you noticed several times that Flash had a somewhat saddened expression on his face almost as if he was deep in thought about something. While Flash went to use the bathroom, you turned over to Shadow who was busy shooting Terminators.

(Y/N): Hey Shad, it might just be me, but does Flash seem like he's got something on his mind lately?

Shadow Moonlight: Nope, I see it too. From the looks of things, he seems heartbroken. Has he had any recent crushes or girlfriends that he got rejected or dumped by?

(Y/N): Well, I mean, there was Princess Twilight an- oh. I see what's going on now.

Shadow Moonlight: You wanna talk to him about it? I'll take over for you.

(Y/N): I don't know. I wouldn't wanna make him more upset than he is now, especially since we're here at this place which is meant to bring joy to people.

Shadow Moonlight: Well, I guess this ain't really a good time to talk about it but as a guy who knows what it's like to be heartbroken, it's not really something that should be kept silent. I'm sure it'd be hard for you to sympathize with since you probably haven't been heartbroken before so I guess it's better that I do it. Look, we invited him here to have fun with us not to stand there and be miserable while we have all the fun.

(Y/N): You might be right about that. I guess it'd be better if we discussed the problem with him. So, how are we gonna do it?

Shadow Moonlight: Let's just finish this up and then we'll go talk to him. He seems like he needs a bit of time to himself at the moment.

(Y/N): Agreed. Woah! Watch out for that one!

You pointed to the screen as Shadow quickly killed a terminator that was close to killing him.

Shadow Moonlight: Thanks for that.

After that, you, Shadow, and Flash continued playing on the arcade games for the next few hours before you all decided to call it quits and head out for lunch at the Sweet Shoppe. You walked in through the front doors as Mr. and Mrs. Cake saw you three come in.

Mrs. Cake: Hello Y/N, the usual for today?

(Y/N): Heh, you know me so well, Mrs. Cake.

Mr. Cake: And how about you, Shadow, Flash?

Flash Sentry: I'll take my usual as well, thanks.

Shadow Moonlight: I'll take my regular, please.

Mrs. Cake: Coming right up!

She said before the both of them got to work on yours and your friends sweet confections. Meanwhile, the three of you sat down near a table as you turned to Shadow who pointed his eyes at Flash signaling you to speak to him about what you two discussed earlier. You nodded before turning to Flash.

(Y/N): Hey Flash, you got a moment to talk?

Flash Sentry: Sure, what's up, Y/N?

(Y/N): What's been going on with you?

Confusion spread on his face from your question as sweat slowly began dripping down his face.

Flash Sentry: W-What do you mean?

Shadow Moonlight: Dude, you've been acting like you experienced a great heartbreak or something. I know because I've had that before.

Flash Sentry: I-I don't know what you mean. I... I'm totally fine.

(Y/N): Flash, come on. You're clearly not fine. You can tell us anything. We can't help you if you won't let us.

Shadow Moonlight: Yeah, I mean. I wouldn't let Y/N say anything to me at the Friendship Games and that only made things worse for us. I don't want you and him to suffer that same fate.

Flash glanced at you both before he sighed heavily.

Flash Sentry: Alright, I guess I'll admit to something. I... I miss Twilight. My Twilight.

Shadow Moonlight: Y/N told me that you had a thing for her. Is that true?

He nodded.

Flash Sentry: It is. She was really special to me. Smart, pretty, maybe a little awkward at times, but it just added to her charm in my opinion.

Shadow Moonlight: Wait, were you two always bumping into each other awkwardly or something like that?

Flash Sentry: W-Well, not always. I gave her a massive hug at the end of the Battle of the Bands, but there were a few times where we accidentally bumped into each other.

(Y/N): So, you miss Twilight?

Flash Sentry: Yeah, I wish I could see her again and I did at the Friendship Games but it wasn't... the one I knew and that only made it worse.

Shadow Moonlight: Love is both a gift and a curse, isn't it? We've all been there. The only thing is this guy doesn't have to deal with the struggles of being heartbroken.

He points to you.

(Y/N): Okay, while I may not sympathize completely, it doesn't mean I can't help out a friend who needs it.

Shadow Moonlight: I know, sorry if that came out wrong. Look Flash, I know that feeling. The same thing happened with me back during my sophomore year at CPA.

Flash Sentry: You had a crush on someone who didn't share the same feelings?

Shadow Moonlight: Wait, she doesn't love you? Is that true, Y/N?

(Y/N): Well, she did kinda have a thing for him at first, but I guess at some point she must have moved on.

Shadow Moonlight: Well, yeah. It was relatively similar to that. There was this girl named Moondancer and like Twilight, she was intelligent, beautiful, and a bit of a clutz. We both had some pretty awkward moments kinda like you and her.

(Y/N): So, what happened that led to the heartbreak?

Shadow Moonlight: Well, she ended up applying to the Everton Independent Study Program and I haven't seen her since. We did actually hit it off but I didn't even tell her once that I loved her. I was pretty miserable after that but then I met Sci-Twi. She reminded me so much of Moondancer and I almost treated her as if she was but then I had to come to accept that the girl I once loved wasn't the same one I saw in front of me. It was tough but I pulled through in the end.

(Y/N): I think what he's trying to say is that you need to try and move on, Flash. Twilight is a princess in Equestria and she's got tons of responsibilities such as watching over her subjects and learning more lessons about friendship. So, whether we like it or not, she's not gonna be spending a whole lot of time here.

Shadow Moonlight: It's tough to get over, believe me when I say that but I had friends who were there for me when I needed them and you aren't any different, Flash. Me, Y/N and a whole bunch of others will be there to help you push through this tough time you're going through.

Flash Sentry: So, I just need to get over her?

Y/N & Shadow: Pretty much, yeah.

(Y/N): Jinx, you owe me a coke.

Shadow Moonlight: Man, you always beat me to that.

He gets up and walks over to the counter where Mrs. Cake was to request a coke for you as well as the milkshakes you ordered.

Flash Sentry: I'll admit, it'll be hard to get over a girl as special as Princess Twilight.

(Y/N): I know, bud. It's a bitter pill you have to swallow. But, as said before, we've got your back to help you through it.

He smiled.

Flash Sentry: Thanks, Y/N.

Shadow came back with the milkshakes as well as your coke as you smugly grinned at him while he narrowed his eyes at you.

Shadow Moonlight: Don't say it, Y/N.

(Y/N): Say what?

Shadow Moonlight: I'm not gonna spell it out for you.

Flash chuckled at that.

Flash Sentry: Have you guys always been like this with each other?

Shadow Moonlight: He loves to say how great his reflexes are compared to mine whenever I get jinxed by him.

(Y/N): I can help you work on that Shad, if you want.

Shadow Moonlight:How many times have we tried that? It never worked.

(Y/N): Well, sometimes, you gotta make a Bold and Brash ugliness before you make a Mona Lisa masterpiece.

Shadow Moonlight: Well, sometimes those masterpieces make you lose an ear.

(Y/N): Hey, I never said the process was flawless. I just meant that going through constant failure is what you need to achieve success... even if you lose an ear as a result.

Shadow Moonlight: I'm not sure that's supposed to be encouraged.

(Y/N): Eh, to each his own, I guess.

Flash Sentry: You guys sure are close.

Shadow Moonlight: Well, we are childhood friends after all.

(Y/N): True that.

Flash Sentry: Hey Y/N, have you heard the rumors going around school lately?

(Y/N): Not really. What's going on?

Flash Sentry: Well, from what I've heard, we're apparently going on some special trip somewhere in a few weeks but they won't tell us where specifically.

Shadow Moonlight: That's kinda unfair.

(Y/N): How so?

Shadow Moonlight: They had you guys raise money for this trip and they won't even tell you where it is.

(Y/N): Well, obviously, it's meant to be a surprise, Shad. I don't really mind surprises.

Shadow Moonlight: Still, I don't think it's fair to not know what you're putting your money into. For all we know, it could be some random worn-down area that could almost pass for abandoned.

(Y/N): Shad, do you really think they'd do that to us? It seems kinda pessimistic to think that way.

Shadow Moonlight: I'm not trying to be pessimistic. I just would at least like to know what I'm paying for.

Flash Sentry: I suppose you do have a point but Y/N's right, I doubt they would steer us wrong like that.

Shadow Moonlight: Well, you guys know your principals better than I do so I'll take your word for it. But if I had to guess, the only worn down place I could think of that's nearby is Camp Everfree.

(Y/N): Camp Evergreen?