At the Sweet Shoppe, you and your human counterpart are busy discussing a few personal things. You didn't tell O/N about your initial idea to propose since you had some feeling he'd find a way to ruin it somehow. He is you except that he's a bit more perverted. Though, like Shadow mentioned, it's hard not to blame him from being isolated for most of his life. You took a sip of your beverage before giving your human self a more serious look.

(Y/N): O/N, I need you to promise me not to tell anyone else this, okay? Especially Shadow. God knows what he'd do if he found out what my plan is. You're the only person I can trust with this since you're...well, me. By all means, you have to promise me not to tell anyone about what I'm gonna tell you alright?

(O/N): My lips are sealed, dude.

(Y/N): Okay, you know how I told you that me and Shadow were best friends up until he went back to the past with that Time Stone in order to make me friends with Patriot?

(O/N): Uhhh...maybe?

(Y/N): ** No, you don't. Well, anyway, I plan to find the Time Stone, so I can get my best friend back.

He raised his eyebrow while cocking his head to the side in confusion.

(O/N): What's wrong with your best friend now? Patriot doesn't seem all that bad to me.

(Y/N): Because think about it, O/N. How would you feel knowing that you had a best friend that threw every good thing he ever had away just because he wanted to give you a quote unquote "better life?" You'd want him back too.

(O/N): I mean, yeah, I understand where you're coming from but, reverting things back to the way they were is like giving back a Christmas or birthday gift. I'm sure this must be very difficult for you to adapt to but, he's made so many beneficial changes. You and Patriot aren't enemies anymore, you get more girls, Shadow gets his parents, and you still get to be buddies regardless. Sure, he doesn't remember everything you and him have been through but, come on! You gotta stop thinking about what you don't have and more about what you do have.

(Y/N): ** It's easier said than actually done, O/N. I can't just steal everything he earned for himself over the years.

(O/N): But it's not stealing, Y/N. He willingly gave it all up for you.

(Y/N): And that's exactly my point. He didn't need to do that. He shouldn't have done that! I was the one that drove him into changing his past. I was selfish during the Starswirled Music Festival by taking him for granted and that resulted in him getting the idea into his head that he was somehow mostly responsible. He might have been the one that made me miss PostCrush, but I'm the one who chose to lash out at him so harshly. He only wanted to hang out with his best friend... and I had to let my own desires take bigger precedence.

You looked off to the side sadly. Tears were already starting to form in your eyes from remembering the incident like it was yesterday. Meanwhile, O/N remained silent while staring back at you. After another moment or two, you turned your head back over at O/N.

(Y/N): I just don't get why you think he did the right thing, O/N. He altered his whole life in the blink of an eye and expected me to somehow be okay with it. So why? Why don't you understand where I'm getting at?

O/N sighed and shook his head.

(O/N): No, I do understand your point, Y/N. I just want you to understand mine. Shadow wanted to give you the perfect life and now you do. Isn't what you have now enough?

You stood from your chair and gave him a hard glare.

(Y/N): No... no, it isn't. Not without my original Shadow.

You turned and started walking towards the entrance causing O/N to stand and put a hand out towards you.

(O/N): Dude, come on! Don't be like that.

You stopped at the door and gave him a sideways glare.

(Y/N): Just leave me alone, O/N. I should have known you wouldn't understand. No one else does.

With that, you stepped out the door leaving O/N by himself.

Mrs. Cake: Is everything alright, dear?

She asked concerningly from behind the counter prompting O/N to sigh.

(O/N): I-It's nothing, Mrs. Cake. ** Just Y/N being stubborn. Let me ask you something, Mrs. Cake. Let's say a friend did everything they could to make you happy and it ended up taking them away in the process, how would you go about it?

Mrs. Cake cocked her head to the side in confusion before giving it a moment to think about it.

Mrs. Cake: Well, if it were a close friend of mine, I'd say that they probably didn't need to do that. In fact... I'd probably be beyond saddened if they did. So much so that I'd want them back. Is something like that happening to Y/N?

(O/N): Eh, sort of. But, say that you had the chance to prevent it, would you go back and change what they did for you?

She thought about that again before coming up with an answer.

Mrs. Cake: Hmm, I suppose I would. If it meant that I got to see them again.

(O/N): Really? Even after they bent over backwards to make your life better?

Mrs. Cake: Well, my life would be incomplete without them. So, if I had the chance to give up all that I had to bring them back, then so be it.

(O/N): Okay, but let's say they do come back but with no memory of you, yet you still become friends, regardless. Would you still go back there?

Mrs. Cake: This is an... oddly specific hypothetical situation, O/N.

(O/N): Maybe, but just humor me for a moment.

Mrs. Cake: Hmm... it might be a bit uncomfortable for me, to be honest. It might be them physically, but it's not the person that I knew of emotionally.

(O/N): I guess that makes sense. Even still, don't you think it'd be a little self-centered to go back and change everything they worked for to make you happy just so you can be with them again? I mean, suppose they turned someone else's life around while doing this for you, you'd be taking away their happiness.

Mrs. Cake: Well, then that would mean it'd be selfish of me to just act like they never existed at all. Especially, since they had such a profound impact on me. Is... Y/N going through something like this by chance?

(O/N): I wouldn't have thought this hypothetical situation off the top of my head. Look, it's... complicated, what Y/N's going through. Let's just say that... he's having trouble accepting the loss of a friend.

A look of worry was shown on Mrs. Cake's face after hearing his answer.

Mrs. Cake: Oh dear... well... it's none of my business, so... I won't pry on it any longer.

(O/N): ** Don't worry about it. Like with the hypothetical situation, he's not dead but... he's not necessarily the same guy Y/N knew him as.

He then stood up from his chair and stretched his arms.

(O/N): I better go after him before he completely loses his sh-

He cuts himself off mid way after seeing the raised eyebrow from Mrs. Cake before clearing his throat.

(O/N): Ahem. Composure. That's what I meant.

Mrs. Cake: Well, I do hope that he recovers soon, dearie. I'd hate to think of what that sweet young man might be going through.

(O/N): Like I said, it's complicated and he's just having a hard time adapting to these changes. I'll see you around, Mrs. Cake.

O/N waved to Mrs. Cake as he walked out of Sweet Shoppe with Mrs. Cake just watched him quizzically before shrugging it off and resumed what she was doing prior to their confrontation.

Meanwhile, you were atop one of the mountains, kneeling down at the waterfall that flowed into Canterlot as you stared at your reflection in the water.

(Y/N): ** Is it really selfish for me to want my friend back? I get that Shadow worked hard to make things better for my life but I didn't want him to just take away his own life. Sure, it's nice having more girls to love but, it just doesn't feel right. I can't just take away what he's worked so hard for.

???: Dearie? Is that you?

A soft female voice came from behind, surprising you as you quickly spun around to see Sunny Flare approaching you.

(Y/N): Sunny? How did you get here?

Sunny Flare: I saw you walking through Canterlot. You looked like you were upset about something. I was worried, so... I decided to follow you up here.

She wraps an arm around you and pulls you in close.

Sunny Flare: Tell me what's wrong, dear. I'm not sure how much I can help but, I want to do the best I can to make you feel better. I don't want you to run away again. I love you too much to lose someone like you.

She gives you a peck on the cheek causing you to blush heavily from it due to never being kissed by her before. Sunny, without warning, throws her other arm around you and then pulls you in for a hug.

Sunny Flare: Please... talk to me. I hate to see you suffer from all this stress.

You remained motionless by all this. You weren't really sure how to feel about Sunny being this sentimental with you. On one hand, it did feel nice to have her like you but at the same time, you felt like you were stealing Shadow's girlfriend. Although, she was technically his sister so, you might just be doing him a favor. You then think back to what he said in your subconscious.

Shadow Moonlight: ** At least, you'll finally have the Shadowbolts and...Sunny to love. She deserves someone like you.

That last part echoes through your mind as you look back at Sunny. Her eyes were closed, her lips were puckered out and her face was slowly inching closer to yours. For a moment, you debated over whether you wanted to return the kiss or not. Technically, she was your girlfriend now, but it still felt wrong in a sense. You then decided to see just how it felt to kiss her, for curiosity's sake. Who knows? Maybe you would be okay with this after all if you gave Sunny a chance.

So, with much reluctance, you slowly leaned in and softly started kissing Sunny Flare. She smiled and moaned into the kiss before wrapping her arms around your neck and running her fingers through your (H/C) colored hair. Her scent fills you, giving you a sense of an aroma of berry.

Eventually, the two of you part from each other's mouths which was followed by a small trail of saliva. The both of you stared into each other's eyes as blood rushed to your cheeks.

(Y/N): Wow that... that was great.

Sunny Flare: I'm glad to hear that, dear. Now, please, tell me what's going on.

(Y/N): Okay.

You took her hands into your own and stared into her eyes sadly.

(Y/N): Sunny... you remember me telling you about how you were originally with Shadow in my original timeline?

Sunny gave you a nod.

Sunny Flare: Are... you still on about that?

She asked before you gave her a nod of your own.

(Y/N): I am. No offense, Sunny, as much as I like you, I can't just accept this. You were head over heels for Shadow in my original timeline and I just feel like I'm stealing you away from him. I mean, I know that the both of you were technically siblings, but you still had such a wonderful relationship with him.

Sunny Flare: But dearie, Shadow and I aren't siblings here.

(Y/N): I know that, but you were back in my original timeline. You were crazy for each other, but you couldn't make it work since you were adoptive siblings. It wasn't until he moved back in with his parents that the two of you finally got together. I just don't wanna take away every good thing he ever had. Sure, he has his parents, but he spent most of his life being lonely as a result. He never got to experience the magic of friendship.

Sunny Flare: Y/N, please. I get that you miss the old Shadow but he's made so many improvements for all of us. His "death" wasn't in vain if you can call it that. Look, nobody likes losing a friend, I think many can agree on that but, it's exactly what Shadow has been trying to tell you. You've just got to move forward.

(Y/N): But I can't, Sunny! You were Shadow's girlfriend, not mine! I can't just act like he never existed, especially since I can still remember him.

Sunny's eyes then started to water with sadness.

Sunny Flare: S-So... are you saying that you want to break us off? Y/N, I love you. I really don't want to lose you. You mean everything to me.

You sighed again before putting your forehead against hers and looking into her eyes.

(Y/N): Sunny, don't get me wrong. This is really hard for me to do. Ever since you changed yourself, you were someone really special to me, and I mean that with every fiber of my being. I'd absolutely love to be with you... if it weren't for the fact that Shadow was already there before me.

Sunny Flare: Well, he's not anymore! Everything's different now! ** Please... I don't want to be alone again.

She broke down and started crying on your chest prompting you to hold her close. You softly petted her hair while laying your head on top of hers. You then thought about what she said before raising an eyebrow at her.

(Y/N): What do you mean alone? I'm sure there's tons of guys that would love to be with you.

Sunny Flare: ** There are... but it's only for popularity points or because they like my body. You though, you're the only guy who liked me for who I am. Despite my cruelty back at the Friendship Games.

(Y/N): I know...

You took her face into your hands and stared into her eyes.

(Y/N): As much as I like you, Sunny, heck, I can argue and say that I'll go as far as saying that I love you... I don't want to do this to Shadow no matter how much I want this.

You gave her another passionate kiss before separating and turning away from her with a sad look.

(Y/N): I'm sorry, Sunny, but... I just can't be your boyfriend. I'd be a horrible person if I stole you from my best friend. I promise you that... that you'll thank me later for this.

You walked ahead a few feet as Sunny tried to stop you.

Sunny Flare: W-Wait! Y-Y/N, please! I love you!

She tried to say, but you didn't listen as you snapped your fingers and teleported away. Sunny started to break down and cry to herself while on her hands and knees. She calmed herself down as best as she could before pulling out her phone and dialing a number. After a few seconds of waiting, someone on the other end of the call finally picked up revealing themselves to be Shadow.

Shadow Moonlight (Over Phone): Talk to Shad.

Sunny Flare: I'm sorry, dearie. I did the best I could but, he still hasn't accepted this reality that your counterpart created.

Shadow Moonlight (Over Phone): Did you tell him about your loneliness?

Sunny Flare: I told him everything and despite all that, he still wants to go back and change things.

Shadow Moonlight (Over Phone): Damn. He is stubborn.Alright, well, you did the best you can do, Sunny. Just regroup with the others and we'll come up with another plan.

Sunny Flare: Shadow?

Shadow Moonlight (Over Phone): What's up?

Sunny Flare: I... I really hope we can convince him otherwise. I love him so much and... ** I don't want to... lose him.

Her eyes started to water once more.

Shadow Moonlight (Over Phone): Don't worry, Sunny. We'll find a way to convince him. He can't stay stuck on the other Shadow Moonlight forever. Unless of course, he wants his stress to consume his life. Point being, I'll make sure you and the rest of the other girls stay with him.

Sunny Flare: I hope so... he just dumped me because he thought he was stealing from the other you.

Shadow Moonlight (Over Phone): ** See, this is why I was mad at him. All he cares about is just having the old me come back even though he did it willingly! And now, he's breaking the hearts of his harem and abandoning his new best friend who was once an enemy just because he wants things to be the way they were! He acts like it's not selfish because he wants his friend back but, he's taking away the happy lives of all of us just for the old me to come back! For God's sake, I'm so sick and tired of him whining about the old me not being here! ** If only that Memory Stone Wallflower had been still intact, we could've made him forget about it. Wait...that's it!

Sunny Flare: What? What is it, Shadow?

Shadow Moonlight (Over Phone): Call everyone to my house! I just got a brilliant idea!

Sunny Flare: U-Uhh... okay?

She hung up before pocketing her phone and turning to look in the direction of where you disappeared.

Sunny Flare: ** I sure hope that Shadow's plan can get Y/N to think straight. I love him more than anything in the world and I don't want that to change.