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The Shadows of Harmony: Epilogue

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Canterlot Castle was once again filled with several ponies all for the knighting of Shadow the Hedgehog because of his actions to stop Discord. Shadow would have preferred a quieter event, but getting knighted in Equestria is a big deal. At least to the ponies here. To Sonic, it's an excuse to crack a few jokes.

"So," Sonic said, "I guess after this event you'll get to really be Sir Lancelot."

Shadow just rolled his eyes and Twilight gave both of them a questioning look. To answer it Shadow said, "Sir Lancelot was a knight from the story of King Arthur. When Sonic ended up getting transported into that book, apparently Sir Lancelot looked exactly like me."

"You've been inside books before?" Twilight asked Sonic.

"Yeah," Sonic said while rubbing his nose. "I got to run across the sands of the Arabian Nights and clash swords in an Arthurian Legend. It was pretty cool!"

Twilight used her magic to grab a pen and paper. "Tell me everything about it," Twilight said.

Shadow then ignored Twilight's and Sonic's conversation and switched his attention to Tails. Rainbow Dash and Tails were talking to Soarin' and another Wonderbolt with an orange, red, and yellow mane.

"So you got to fly with who exactly?" Rainbow Dash asked

"The Blue Angels," Tails answered. "There basically the Wonderbolts of our world, only because they can't fly on their own they have to use these things called planes to fly for them. And because I've used my Biplane to help Sonic save the world, which involve some pretty good flying they gave me the chance to join them for a show."

"Sounds nice," the new Wonderbolt said. She pointed a hoof to Rainbow Dash. "She only managed to hang with us for a day because she won a contest."

"Which I won by saving both your lives with my awesome skills," Rainbow Dash said in her defense.

"Hey, I'm grateful you saved my life," Soarin' said.

"Well thanks," Rainbow Dash said. "At least somepony's grateful."

Hmm…so those are the Wonderbolts that Skittles saved, Shadow thought, and by their reaction I can already tell which one is sending her the letters.

"Really?! Which one?" asked a voice from behind Shadow.

"Well it's obviously…" Shadow turned around to see Pinkie Pie behind him. "How the heck did you know what I thought?!" Shadow asked.

"Well it's not that difficult to see the italicized text. Actually it's almost easier to see then normal text. Which makes me wonder if that's the reason italicized text exists. Or maybe it was made because somepony was tired that day and accidently slanted every one of their thoughts. But that would be weird, slanting a thought. Can you imagine slanting every one of your thoughts?"

Uhh…what in the world is she talking about. Italicized text is only in books and stories. So what does that have to do with her reading my mind? This girl sometimes can make less sense than Discord, and Discord made chocolate milk explode.

Suddenly Rouge flew in after being gone for a while. "Hey, I'm back," Rouge said. "Did you miss me?"

"Let me guess where you were," Shadow said. "Poking your nose around the castle treasury to find some jewels that aren't yours?"

"Actually no," Rouge said. "Apparently jewels are quite easy to find in the wastelands just a few miles outside of Ponyville. All you need to do is dig around there and jewels galore. The only way finding jewels could be easier is if you just needed to cut some grass for them. I'll need to find Rarity and thank her for that tip. Speaking of which."

Rouge leaned in closer to Shadow in order to whisper to him. "Did you know that Twilight's dragon Spike has a crush on Rarity? Another thing to add to my gossip book."

"Does he have a crush on Rarity in a similar way that I have a 'crush' on Twilight?" Shadow asked.

"Exactly Shadow," Rouge said continuing her joke. "But seriously, it's actually much more obvious than your crush on Twilight. The poor dragon looks like a love struck puppy every time Rarity passes him."

"I guess that would explain some of his actions that he has done in this world while around Rarity," Shadow said.

Rouge nodded and they stood there for a few minutes. She eventually got bored and the said, "So when does you're knighting happen?"

"In a few more minutes," a voice said. Shadow and Rouge looked up to see Princess Celestia walking towards them. "I wanted to give your friends a chance to mingle a while before starting the ceremony."

"So why didn't you tell me that you knew I was from another world?" Shadow asked now that he got a chance to.

"I was waiting for you to tell me. I know you would have resented me if I forced the truth from you," Celestia said. "Though had I known Prince Blueblood knew that as well, I would have told you."

"Speaking of Blueblood," Rouge said, "what is he doing right now?"

"Because Prince Blueblood claims to be free from Discord's curse he is free to continue as he was. Though because I have heard your concerns I am going to place him under surveillance for a while just to make sure."  

"At least that's some precaution," Shadow mused. He started walking and said, "Well let's get this ceremony under way."

"Understood," Princess Celestia answered.

~

The Knighting ceremony wasn't really anything Shadow expected. Though that could be because Shadow was expecting something similar to how Knighting went back in medieval times. Instead of Shadow kneeling in front of the Princess and a sword touching his left then right shoulder, Shadow got a mural depicting him, Sonic, Tails, and Rouge. Though he got a medal and the status so he wasn't going to complain.

Afterwards they spent a few days in Canterlot partying. Or more precisely, Sonic and Tails were partying. Shadow and Rouge mostly stood in the background—though Rouge would do a few activities as well—and spectated. There was also a bit of chatting going down, and plenty of arguing between Sonic and Rainbow Dash over who is the fastest. But when all was said and done, it was time for Shadow, Sonic, Tails, and Rouge to leave.

Twilight and her friends were standing in Ponyville looking towards Shadow, Sonic, Tails, Rouge, and the giant portal that will take them back to their home.  Everybody was saying their final goodbyes, before they step through. Or not completely final.

"So you guys will visit won't you?" Twilight asked.

"Never come back to this gold mine?" Rouge said while carrying a bag filled with jewels. "Are you crazy?"

"I'll definitely want to return," Tails said. "I still have so much to learn from here. There could be lots of information here that could help my mechanical skills."

"Of course I'll be back," Sonic said. "There's plenty of new scenery here to run around in. And plus, I've got a race to win."

"Who ever said you're going to win it?!" Rainbow Dash asked. "I'm the fastest thing in the sky, and in there I'll blow past you!"

"We'll see about that!" Sonic said.

The two of them were starting to go at it again while everybody else rolled their eyes or did a facepalm/facehoof. Twilight turned to Shadow and asked, "Are you going to return here as well?"

Shadow crossed his arms and said, "Well I guess it would be nice to come back and visit my friends now and again." Everybody looked at Shadow with surprise and Shadow said, "That sounded strange to me too. I am never going to get used to that."

Twilight laughed and said, "Don't worry. It was weird when I first started making friends for me to say stuff like that too. You'll get used to it eventually."

"He might get used to saying stuff like that," Sonic said, "but I'll never get used to hearing it come out if his mouth."

Nor will he ever let me live it down, Shadow thought.

"Well ladies, I think I'll take off," Rouge said. "Don't be too long talking to your girlfriends guys." Then after a wink, Rouge flew off into the portal.

"Girlfriends?" Sonic asked. "I know she is joking about Shadow but who else…?" Sonic's eyes slowly moved towards Rainbow Dash. When he did, both of them realized what Rouge was insinuating.

"No! I'm not! She can't really be thinking?!" Sonic and Rainbow Dash both said at the same time.

"Humph, looks like Rouge will be making several additions to her gossip book," Shadow said.

"Let's just hope that gossip book doesn't reach the ears of Amy," Tails said. "Otherwise…"

Sonic had an obviously disturbing mental flash of exactly what would happen if Rouge spread that gossip to Amy. As soon as it flashed his mind he waved and then said, "See ya all later! I've got to stop Rouge fast!" before he ran into the portal.

"What…was that all about?" Twilight asked.

"It's a long story," Tails said. "I'm going to go before either of them get into any trouble. It was nice meeting you all!" Tails waved his goodbye before flying into the portal.

Shadow watched him go and then said, "Well, I guess it's my turn to head off."

"It was really nice meeting you Shadow," Twilight said, "and I hope to see you again."

Shadow nodded and then walked to the portal. When he got close but before he went in, he said with his back still turned to everybody, "You know what Twilight? You were right. I think Maria would have loved this place. And I'm glad I was here to protect it for her." With that last statement, Shadow himself walked through the portal, returning back home.
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Well looks like this is over. It was a fun ride and I enjoyed it. So next for those of you who are watching me you get a few bonus features that involves mostly stuff I thought of doing with this fic but never did. And if you'd like to have a hand in what I do next, here you go [link]

See you all in whatever I happen to do next.

Shadow and other Sonic Characters are (C) Sega
My Little Pony Friendship is Magic is (C) Hasbro
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