Area: Carvette's Secret Study Area
Charlie put his grandfather's journal and a couple of magic potions in his rucksack. Princess Celestia went downstairs to check on him.
PRINCESS CELESTIA:
You got everything you need?
Charlie turned to Princess Celestia.
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
Yes. I just put my grandfather's journal and his magic potions in my rucksack.
PRINCESS CELESTIA:
I meant your things from your world.
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
Oh, that. I got my video games, books, clothes, a picture of my family and my candy.
Charlie looked surprised.
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
Candy? Cadance!
Charlie started to panic.
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
Celestia, I've forgot about Princess Cadance, Shining Armor and their daughter, Flurry Heart! I mean their Cutie Marks aren't on the map and if they're not on the map, that means... Oh, no. The Storm Queen must've destroyed them.
Princess Celestia smiled, while calming Charlie down.
PRINCESS CELESTIA:
Calm down, Charlie. I'm sure they're all right. But whatever the problem is, we'll find out.
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
I hope you're right.
Charlie picked up his rucksack and put it on his back.
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
Well, I'm all packed. My friends and my dad are waiting for us. Let's go.
Princess Celestia stopped Charlie.
PRINCESS CELESTIA:
Wait. I need to give you this.
Princess Celestia took out the crystal ball that contains Starlight Glimmer's spirit from her satchel. Charlie looked surprised.
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
Starlight's spirit? How did you get that?
PRINCESS CELESTIA:
Before Luna and I were destroyed by the Storm Queen, we managed to save her spirit. And now she will help you on your journey.
Charlie looked confused.
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
How?
PRINCESS CELESTIA:
Watch.
Princess Celestia used her magic to remove Starlight Glimmer's spirit from the crystal ball and infuse it into Charlie's body. Starlight Glimmer's Cutie Mark magically appeared on Charlie's right hand.
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
What did you do to me?
PRINCESS CELESTIA:
I've put her spirit inside you. Look at your right hand.
Charlie looked at his right hand.
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
Starlight's Cutie Mark?
PRINCESS CELESTIA:
Yes. Now try to summon her by rubbing it.
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
Like a magic lamp? Okay.
When Charlie rubbed his right hand, a light purple rainbow appeared out of it and it formed into Starlight Glimmer. Charlie looked surprised when he saw her. Starlight Glimmer looked around and she was confused.
STARLIGHT GLIMMER:
Where am I? Twilight? Trixie? Sunburst? Sunset?
Starlight Glimmer gasped, while she saw Princess Celestia.
STARLIGHT GLIMMER:
Celestia? You're here? What is this place?
PRINCESS CELESTIA:
Try not to panic, Starlight, but you're in Maretime Bay.
STARLIGHT GLIMMER:
Maretime Bay? I never heard of it.
PRINCESS CELESTIA:
That's because... The Storm King who is now the Storm Queen has taken over ancient Equestria, which is our home. Then she trapped you into a crystal ball, and now you're a spirit who's inside this humacorn.
Charlie introduced himself to Starlight Glimmer.
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
Hi, Starlight. I'm Charlie Carvette Equestrian. I was human, but now I'm a humacorn. I know you never heard this before, but...
STARLIGHT GLIMMER:
Actually, I did. I read all about the legendary humacorn. You're the one who defeated the Storm King before Twilight, right?
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
No, that was my grandfather, Carvette. My middle name is the same as his first name.
STARLIGHT GLIMMER:
Are you saying you're his grandson?
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
His only grandson. And my dad is his brother.
STARLIGHT GLIMMER:
So, your dad is a humacorn, too?
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
No, he's still human.
Starlight Glimmer looked confused.
STARLIGHT GLIMMER:
Wait. This is very confusing. If I'm a spirit inside your body, where's mine?
PRINCESS CELESTIA:
The Storm Queen placed a storm spirit inside of it.
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
Her name is Darklight Storm and she's evil more than you were before.
Starlight Glimmer looked sad.
STARLIGHT GLIMMER:
I see.
Starlight Glimmer turned to Princess Celestia.
STARLIGHT GLIMMER:
Celestia, how long was I trapped in a crystal ball?
Princess Celestia looked worried.
PRINCESS CELESTIA:
A thousand years.
Starlight Glimmer looked shocked.
STARLIGHT GLIMMER:
A thousand years?! Then that means my friends, my family... are gone.
PRINCESS CELESTIA:
No, they're not. The Storm Queen turned everypony into stone, but I gave Charlie the Crystal of Sacanas that will free them.
STARLIGHT GLIMMER:
Oh, like it freed you and Luna.
PRINCESS CELESTIA:
That's right. Charlie already used it to free Skystar, then Luna and I used our magic to free Capper, Captain Celaeno, Grubber and Tempest Shadow.
Starlight Glimmer looked surprised.
STARLIGHT GLIMMER:
Tempest? She's here?
PRINCESS CELESTIA:
Yes, but don't worry. We've already told her what happened.
STARLIGHT GLIMMER:
Well, that's a relief. But why am I in Charlie's body?
PRINCESS CELESTIA:
Because I want you to help him on his journey. We're going to restore ancient Equestria from the Storm Queen, by finding the six Spirits of Harmony.
STARLIGHT GLIMMER:
The Storm Queen took over Equestria?
PRINCESS CELESTIA:
I'm afraid so.
Charlie looked confused.
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
Celestia, I'm a bit confused here. Is there another reason why she's in my body?
PRINCESS CELESTIA:
Yes. When Starlight's spirit is inside you, you'll be able to use her magic. That's the second power of the humacorn. I've called it, the Harmony Connection, and there's enough room for your two hands.
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
But Starlight's magic is very powerful.
PRINCESS CELESTIA:
Exactly.
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
So, does this power work on any creatures like dragons and hippogriffs?
PRINCESS CELESTIA:
Yes.
Charlie smiled.
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
Sounds like my kind of magic!
Charlie turned to Starlight Glimmer.
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
Starlight, before we Introduce you to my friends and family, there's one thing I need to know.
STARLIGHT GLIMMER:
What?
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
What was the last thing you remember before you were captured?
Starlight Glimmer was thinking.
STARLIGHT GLIMMER:
I was in the School of Friendship, until the storm creatures invaded Ponyville, then Twilight assigned me to hide the Sun and Moon amulet in a forest outside Equestria. So, I went there and buried it. Then I got surrounded by the storm creatures and they knocked me out cold. And that's it.
Princess Celestia and Charlie looked surprised.
PRINCESS CELESTIA:
The Sun and Moon amulet!
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
From Friendship is Magic season nine, episode thirteen! Celestia, you gave that amulet to Twilight and her friends before you and Luna went on a bucket list sister vacation.
PRINCESS CELESTIA:
That's right.
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
But the only forest I knew that's outside ancient Equestria is...
Charlie and Princess Celestia looked surprised at each other.
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN, PRINCESS CELESTIA (Unison):
Bridlewood Forest!
In the living room, Sunny Starscout and her friends were putting some books, maps, food and water in their satchels, while Charlie and Princess Celestia appeared. Sunny Starscout turned to Charlie.
SUNNY STARSCOUT:
Charlie! We got everything packed for our journey. Are we ready to go?
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
In the minute, Sunny. I need to show you something.
Charlie showed his friends and his dad Starlight Glimmer's Cutie Mark on his right hand. Izzy Moonbow looked surprised.
IZZY MOONBOW:
Is that a Cutie Mark on your hand?
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
Watch this.
Charlie rubbed the Cutie Mark on his right hand and Starlight Glimmer magically appeared in front of his friends, his cousin and his dad.
STARLIGHT GLIMMER:
Hi, Everypony!
Everyone gasped by surprised.
IZZY MOONBOW:
It's Darklight Storm!
Sunny Starscout recognised Starlight Glimmer.
SUNNY STARSCOUT:
No, it's not, Izzy! She looks different. It's the real Starlight Glimmer, Princess Twilight first friendship student!
STARLIGHT GLIMMER:
You knew about me?
SUNNY STARSCOUT:
Yes! I read that you enslaved your village, you tried to change history by going back in time, then Princess Twilight taught you about friendship and you became the principal of the School of Friendship after her! And you were reunited with your friend Sunburst.
Starlight Glimmer looked surprised.
STARLIGHT GLIMMER:
Wow! You do know me. Except Sunburst is now my husband.
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
Starlight, you're married to your friend, Sunburst?
STARLIGHT GLIMMER:
Yes. He's also the Vice Principal of my school, and we have a kid. We didn't know what to call him, so we gave him a human name. Benjamin Star. Ben for short.
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
Ben Star. That's a perfect name for your son.
STARLIGHT GLIMMER:
It is. And you'll never guess who is his godmother.
Charlie was thinking.
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
Tempest Shadow?
TEMPEST SHADOW:
Lucky guess.
Tempest Shadow walked up to Starlight Glimmer.
TEMPEST SHADOW:
Hello, Starlight.
Starlight Glimmer looked happy to see Tempest Shadow.
STARLIGHT GLIMMER:
Tempest! You're okay!
TEMPEST SHADOW:
Of course, I am. I'll never forget the day you made me your son's godmother.
When Tempest Shadow was about to shake Starlight Glimmer's hoof, her hoof went through her. Everyone except Charlie, Princess Celestia and Princess Luna gasped in surprise.
STARLIGHT GLIMMER:
Sorry. I'm only a spirit now. In Charlie's body.
Grubber looked scared.
GRUBBER:
You're a ghost?! Charlie's been possessed!
PRINCESS LUNA:
No, he's not. Charlie just witnessed the Harmony Connection. The second power of the humacorn. When a spirit like Starlight's enters the humacorn body...
Charlie interrupted Princess Luna.
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
I'll be able to use her magic. Don't worry, Luna. Celestia already told me.
Malcolm looked confused.
MALCOLM EQUESTRIAN:
How did this happen?
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
Celestia and Luna managed to save Starlight's spirit before the Storm Queen destroyed them, and before I brought them back.
Malcolm rolled his eyes.
MALCOLM EQUESTRIAN:
Okay, this is really weird.
Princess Skystar walked up to Charlie.
PRINCESS SKYSTAR:
So, you can use Starlight's magic?
Princess Skystar excitedly prodding Charlie.
PRINCESS SKYSTAR:
Oh, please show me, Charlie. Please, please, pleeeaaasseee!
Charlie smiled at Princess Skystar.
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
All right, Skystar. Just give me some room.
Everyone gave Charlie some room, while Starlight Glimmer gave him magic instructions.
STARLIGHT GLIMMER:
Now, you must think what you want to do, and when the magic comes out of your horn, it will do the rest. Now think.
Charlie was thinking while closing his eyes, then a blue magic aura appeared from his horn and magically made some unicorn cupcakes in seconds, and magically placed them on the table. Everyone looked surprised, while Charlie opened his eyes and looked at the cupcakes.
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
I made unicorn cupcakes!
STARLIGHT GLIMMER:
At least you didn't drop any.
Grubber started to drool when looking at the unicorn cupcakes.
GRUBBER (Excited)
Cupcakes? CUPCAKES!!
Grubber ran to the cupcakes.
GRUBBER (Excited):
Gimme, gimme, gimme!
Grubber grabbed a cupcake and ate it with delight.
GRUBBER:
Ohhhh! I missed that taste of a cupcake!
Tempest Shadow sighed, while Grubber ate another cupcake.
TEMPEST SHADOW:
Make sure you don't eat too many.
Charlie turned to Starlight Glimmer.
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
I know you have other magic like teleportation, super speed, transfiguration, self-duplication and mind control. But can you use one that makes you fly?
STARLIGHT GLIMMER:
It's called self-levitation, and yes, I can.
Charlie looked happy.
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
Great! I wanna try that no---
Charlie paused and turned to Princess Celestia and Princess Luna. Then he looked at Starlight Glimmer.
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
On second thought, I rather get my power to fly first, and I'll use yours for emergencies.
Starlight Glimmer agreed with Charlie, and Princess Celestia walked up to him.
PRINCESS CELESTIA:
That was a wise decision you made, Charlie. Besides, that will be your third power of the humacorn.
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
So, when can I fly?
PRINCESS CELESTIA:
Once you've awakened the Flight Harmony, you will fly.
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
Do I have to think happy thoughts to do that?
Princess Celestia chuckled.
PRINCESS CELESTIA:
There's more to it than that, Charlie.
Charlie sighed happily.
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
At least I've got the wings for it.
Hitch Trailblazer cleared his throat.
HITCH TRAILBLAZER:
Ahem! Sorry to interrupt, but we need to get to Zephyr Heights right now.
Charlie turned to Hitch Trailblazer.
CHARLIE CARVETTE EQUESTRIAN:
Oh, yes. That reminds me. We can't go to Zephyr Heights yet. We need to go to Bridlewood Forest first.
Sunny Starscout looked surprised.
SUNNY STARSCOUT:
What? Why?
Starlight Glimmer explained to Sunny Starscout.
STARLIGHT GLIMMER:
Because I've hidden the Sun and Moon amulet there a thousand years ago. It controls the sun and moon by magic like Celestia's and Luna's. We need to find it before the Storm Queen gets her hands on it.
IZZY MOONBOW:
Wait. There's an amulet that controls the sun and moon?
STARLIGHT GLIMMER:
Yes.
Izzy Moonbow gasped.
IZZY MOONBOW:
So, if the Storm Queen finds it before us, the sun and moon will be gone, and our world will be nothing but darkness! My glitter won't sparkle anymore!
Sunny Starscout turned to Princess Celestia and Princess Luna.
SUNNY STARSCOUT:
Of course! You two gave the amulet to Twilight after she fully became the new princess of ancient Equestria and before you went to my dad's world, and met my cousin and uncle.
PRINCESS LUNA:
Exactly!
Tempest Shadow smiled.
TEMPEST SHADOW:
Well, what are we waiting for. Let's go to Bridlewood Forest. Follow me.
HITCH TRAILBLAZER:
Hey! I'm the sheriff around here!
TEMPEST SHADOW:
Well, I'm the commander of friendship.
(End of Part Twelve)