Y/n was walking through the Everfree Forest towards Ponyville.

Y/n: To think Celestia would come to this small village for a visit. I suppose it wouldn't hurt to exchange a few words with my sister.

When he got into Ponyville, Y/n saw pretty much everything get eaten by these small creatures.

Y/n: What the actual Tartarus is going on?

Y/n was running around, trying to find the others and found Pinkie.

Y/n: You, Pinkie Pie. What's going on?

Pinkie: Okay, so these creatures are called Parasprites, they can multiplie any number of times and they eat a lot, so now I need to find a pair of cymbals!

Y/n: I would question that last part, but I learned the hard way that questioning anything about you is just an aneurysm waiting to happen.

Pinkie: Do you have any cymbals by chance, N/n?

Y/n: Oh, yeah. You know me, I'm always carrying around a pair of cymbals.

Pinkie: Really?!

Y/n: No.

Pinkie: But you said-

Y/n: It's called sarcasm. If you used it, I might actually find some of your jokes funny. Now, I do know where to find a pair of cymbals. If you can get all these Parasprites in one place, I'll take care of the rest.

Pinkie: Okie-Doki Loki!

Pinkie hopped away while Y/n teleported.

Later.

Pinkie equipped herself with multiple instruments.

Y/n: You sure this'll work?

Pinkie: N/n, trust me. I've done this before.

(End at 2:16)

Pinkie managed get the Parasprites in a circle where Y/n teleported to.

Pinkie: They're all yours, N/n.

Y/n pointed his horn at the Parasprites.

Y/n: Hakai.

The Parasprites were destroyed in the violet particles.

Y/n: Good riddance.

Pinkie: Celebration music!

Pinkie began to play again as Celestia walked up to Y/n.

Princess Celestia: Hello, Y/n.

Y/n: (side-eyes her) Oh, when did you get here?

Princess Celestia: I haven't been here too long. What did I miss?

Y/n: Let's just say, you picked a pretty bad time to visit.

Princess Celestia: Well, it's a visit I'll have to cut short. I'm afraid an emergency has come up in Fillydelphia. Apparently there's been some sort of infestation.

Y/n: And I suppose you want my help dealing with it.

Princess Celestia: I mean, it's not necessary, but it would be appreciated.

Y/n looks back to see the damage to Ponyville.

Y/n: (sigh) Just give me a second.

Y/n flew up in the air.

Y/n: I'm not the best with this spell, but hopefully it'll help.

Y/n casted a spell the fixed some of the damage done by the Parasprites, but not all of it. When he was done, he flew back down to Celestia.

Y/n: All right, let's go.

Princess Celestia: Before that. Twilight, would you care to give me your latest report on the Magic of Friendship in person?

Twilight: My... report?

Princess Celestia: Haven't you learned anything about friendship?

Twilight looks at Pinkie.

Twilight: Actually, I have. I've learned that sometimes the solution to your problems can come from where you least expect it. It's a good idea to stop and listen to your friends' opinions and perspectives...

Pinkie made her cymbals crash.

Twilight: Even when they don't always seem to make sense.

Princess Celestia: I'm so proud of you, Twilight Sparkle, and I'm very impressed with your friends as well. It sounds like you're all learning so much from each other.

Y/n whispered to Twilight.

Y/n: (Whispering: I can tell you and the others ignored Pinkamena's plan, you need to talk to her about it.)

Twilight: You're right. We will.

Y/n got on the carriage with Celestia and they both flew off.

Princess Celestia: You know, I think you might be learning from them, too.

Y/n: Hm? What's that mean?

Princess Celestia: Come on, I saw you fix the damage to Ponyville. And I know being a Destroyer, you don't usually do anything that involves repairing or creating anything. So, I just gotta say, I'm proud of you, bro.

Y/n: Thanks... sis.

Celestia smiled as they continued to fly.

Later in the evening.

Y/n flew back to Ponyville in a carriage.

Y/n: I appreciate you bringing me back.

Gaurd: Of course, your highness.

The guards flew back to Canterlot. As Y/n began to walk, Pinkie appeared in front of him.

Pinkie: N/n!

Y/n: (sigh) Pinkie Pie.

Pinkie: How was Fillydelphia? How bad was the infestation? Did you have fun with your sister?

Y/n: Can you be quiet for a minute?

Pinkie was indeed quiet for a whole minute.

Pinkie: Like that?

Y/n: (sigh) You know, even though I rate you to be the most annoying, you're still somehow tolerable.

Pinkie: (giggle) Oh, I almost forgot!

Pinkie gave Y/n three boxes of cupcakes that had white frosting and violet rock candy sprinkles.

Pinkie: These were supposed to be the treats I made for your sister. I put a little touch on them and decided to give them to you as a thank you for helping me.

Y/n: They look great. Thank you.

Pinkie smiled before giving Y/n a big hug and Y/n responded by petting her head, which made Pinkie blush.

Y/n: I'll be taking my leave now.

Y/n teleported away.

A few weeks later

Y/n walked over to a small school where he saw Apple Bloom looking down sad.

Y/n: Hey, Apple Bloom.

Apple Bloom looked up surprised.

Apple Bloom: Prince Y/n? What are you doing here?

Y/n: Applejack asked me to pick you up today.

They both began to walk.

Y/n: I don't normally get into a pony's personal business, but you seem quite upset. What troubles you, little one?

Apple Bloom: It's just... (sigh) You wouldn't understand.

Y/n: I deal with things I don't understand all the time. Nightmare Moon, figuring out my origin. Tar, the Parasprite infestation was just a few weeks ago.

Apple Bloom: Well, I was invited to Diamond Tiara's Cute-Ceanera, which is a party celebrating her Cutie mark.

Y/n: And that's a problem because...

Apple Bloom: Well, I don't know if you've noticed, but I don't have a Cutie mark. Everyone there is gonna have their Cutie mark except for me.

Y/n: Come now, I'm sure it's not that big of a deal. I bet there'll be other foals without Cutie marks there.

Apple Bloom: Then how come I haven't met them?

Y/n: Maybe you're just not looking in the right places. We're here.

They stopped in front of Sweet Apple Acres.

Apple Bloom: Oh, I didn't even notice.

Y/n: You run along, I've got other business to take care of.

He walked into Ponyville and two ponies approached him.

???: Um, excuse me.

Y/n turned and saw two fillies.

Y/n: Hm.

Pink filly: You wouldn't happen to be Prince Y/n, would you?

Y/n: And what if I am?

Diamond Tiara: (sqee) I knew it! I'm Diamond Tiara. This is my BFF, Silver Spoon.

Silver Spoon: Hello there, (bows) your highness.

Diamond Tiara: Now, I'll cut to the chase. I'm having a party to celebrate my Cutie mark at Sugarcube Corner and I am inviting you to come. What do you say?

Y/n thought for a moment.

Y/n: Will there be snacks?

Diamond Tiara: Of course!

Y/n: Then I shall come to your Cute-Ceanera.

Diamond Tiara: Splendid! With you there, lots of ponies are sure to come.

Silver Spoon: We'll see you there.

Diamond Tiara/Silver Spoon: Bump! Bump! Sugar-lump, rump!

They both walked away.

Y/n: (Thinking: That must be the party that Apple Bloom was talking about. Meh, whatever.)

He continued walking until he reached Carousel Boutique and knocked on the door. After a few seconds, Rarity answered.

Rarity: Ah, Y/n darling.

Y/n: Cut the small talk, Rarity. What do you want?

Rarity: Well, I have a small favor to ask.

Y/n: If you want me to model, I refuse.

Rarity: Oh, it's not that. I need you to watch my little sister for a few hours while I take care of an order.

Y/n just stared at her.

Y/n: Are you serious? I'm a Destroyer, not a foalsitter.

Rarity: I know, but this order was last minute and you were the quickest I could get into contact with.

Y/n thought for a moment and sighed.

Y/n: Fine. But you owe me a favor in the future.

Rarity: Deal! My sister's name is Sweetie Belle and a little warning, she's a bit of a fan of you.

Y/n: Why?

Rarity: You'll have to ask her that, she hasn't told me.

Y/n: All right. Just go.

Rarity went on her way and Y/n entered the boutique where he saw a unicorn filly sitting on a couch.

Y/n: I take it you're Sweetie Belle.

As soon as Sweetie Belle laid eyes on Y/n, she froze.

Y/n: Did you die?

Sweetie Belle squealed and ran to Y/n with pure excitement.

Sweetie Belle: No way! You're Prince Y/n! What are you doing here?!

Y/n: You're sister asked me to watch after you while she's gone.

Sweetie Belle: I never really believed her when she said she was your friend, how wrong I was.

Y/n: She told me you were a fan of mine, why is that?

Sweetie Belle: Well, who wouldn't be a fan of yours? You're the Prince of Equestria, the brother of Princess Celestia herself, and you saved Ponyville on multiple occasions. Did you know one of the houses you repaired after the Parasprite infestation was my parent's house?

Y/n: Really now? I've never been the best at that spell, but I'm glad you benefited from it.

Y/n noticed she didn't have a Cutie mark.

Y/n: You don't have a Cutie mark I see.

Sweetie Belle: (nervous) Uh, yeah.

Y/n: Well, it is what it is, I guess.

Sweetie Belle: Phew. For second, I thought you were gonna make fun of me.

Y/n: Please. I'm way above such nonsense.

A thought came to Y/n's mind.

Y/n: Have you by chance been invited to Diamond Tiara's Cute-Ceanera?

Sweetie Belle: Yeah, why?

Y/n: You should go.

Sweetie Belle: Why? I'll just get made fun of.

Y/n: You never know what you might stumble upon.

Sweetie Belle thought for a moment.

Sweetie Belle: Okay, if you're sure.

Y/n: Now that we settled that, what would you like to do?

Sweetie Belle: Well, how about we draw? (Thinking: Really, Sweetie Belle?! Did you really ask the Prince of Destruction if he wanted to draw?! Now he'll think you're a stupid foal.)

Y/n: Sure, I've never drawn before. Might be a pleasant experience to try.

Sweetie Belle: Oh, well, okay.

A few hours later.

Sweetie Belle and Y/n were sitting at a table with paper and crayons. Sweetie Belle showed her picture of a black cat.

Sweetie Belle: Done! What do you think?

Y/n: It's nice. Much better than mine.

Sweetie Belle: Oh, come on, I'm sure they can't be that bad.

Y/n showed Sweetie Belle his drawing of these two creatures that were pitch black and had red eyes.

Sweetie Belle: They looks great, but what are those things?

Y/n: No idea. They just popped into my head.

Then Rarity walked in.

Rarity: I'm home!

Sweetie Belle: Rarity!

She ran over to Rarity and hugged her.

Rarity: Were you good for Y/n?

Y/n: She wasn't a problem at all. Bye.

Y/n began to walk away.

Sweetie Belle: Wait, Y/n! You forgot your drawing!

Y/n side eyed her.

Y/n: Keep it.

Y/n walked out.

Later.

Y/n was walking through Ponyville deep in thought when he heard...

???: Look out!

A filly on a scooter was riding towards him, but he stopped it with his magic.

Y/n: Watch where you're going.

The filly stepped off the scooter.

Filly: Sorry.

She takes a better look at him.

Filly: No way! Are you really Prince Y/n?!

Y/n: I am indeed. And you are?

Scootaloo: I'm Scootaloo! I can't believe I'm with the second coolest pony in Ponyville!

Y/n: The second?

Scootaloo: The first is obviously Rainbow Dash. Not to say you aren't cool, there's just someone I think is cooler.

Y/n: You're a fan of Rainbow Dash? Oh, you poor filly.

Scootaloo: What do you mean?

Y/n: She may not be the most annoying, but mare still finds ways to annoy me.

Scootaloo: You know Rainbow Dash?!

Y/n: Sadly, yes. If you want, I could get you an audience with her.

Scootaloo: An audience?

Y/n: It means I could ask her to spend some time with you.

Scootaloo: (excited) Really?! I mean, (casual tone) sure, yeah. I guess that's cool, dude.

Y/n noticed her lack of a Cutie mark.

Y/n: No Cutie mark, I see.

Scootaloo: Yeah, but I guarantee that once I do get it, it'll be the coolest one around.

Y/n thought for a moment.

Y/n: Say, you wouldn't happen to have been invited to Diamond Tiara's Cute-Ceanera, have you?

Scootaloo: I was, I don't know if I should go, though.

Y/n: I say you should. There might be something there of interest.

Scootaloo thought for a moment.

Scootaloo: I guess I could. It was great talking to you, Prince Y/n.

Scootaloo got on her scooter and road away.

At the time of Cute-Ceanera.

Y/n was sitting in the corner looking around.

Y/n: (Thinking: Why did I even come here? And why did I care about helping those fillies?)

Y/n saw Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon talking to Apple Bloom who was wearing a pink cloth that covered the bottom half of her body.

Diamond Tiara: Well, well, well, look who's here.

Silver Spoon: Nice outfit.

Apple Bloom: Just something I, uh, pulled together last minute.

Diamond Tiara: It really shows off your Cutie mark. Oh, wait, that's right. You don't have one.

Apple Bloom: I have a Cutie mark.

Silver Spoon: What? Since when?

Apple Bloom: Since, um, earlier today.

Diamond Tiara: Oh, really? Let's see it.

Apple Bloom: (nervously) I-I shouldn't. I-I couldn't. My Cutie mark is so unbelievably amazing. I'm afraid that if I show it off, everyone will start paying attention to me instead of you. Outshined at your own Cute-Ceanera? Can you imagine how embarrassing that would be?

Diamond Tiara: Uh, forget it. I didn't really want to see it anyway.

Apple Bloom: Okay. Well, I'm gonna go Mingle. Enjoy your party.

Apple Bloom gave a quiet sigh of relief, but as she walked away, her cloth got caught on a loose nail which made her trip into the record player, stopping the music. Her cloth also came of an exposed her blank flank.

Apple Bloom: Oh, no!

Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon laughed at the sight.

Silver Spoon: Wow! That is an amazing Cutie mark.

They both laughed.

Diamond Tiara: Nice try...

Diamond Tiara/Silver Spoon: Blank Flank!

They both started laughing again and Y/n was about to step in, but...

???: Does one of you got a problem with Blank Flanks?

Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo walk out from under a table.

Scootaloo: I said, you got a problem with Blank Flanks?!

Silver Spoon: The problem is, she's like, totally not special.

Sweetie Belle: No, it means she's full of potential.

Scootaloo: It means she could be great at anything. The possibilities are, like, endless.

Sweetie Belle: She could be a great scientist, or an amazing artist, or a famous writer. She could even be Mayor of Ponyville someday.

Scootaloo: And she's not stuck being stuck-up like you two.

Everyone laughed at that.

Diamond Tiara: Hey! This is my party. Why are you two on her side?

Scootaloo: Because...

The two of them showed everyone their Blank Flanks which made Apple Bloom gasp in surprise.

Apple Bloom: You don't have any Cutie marks, either?! I thought I was the only one.

Scootaloo: We thought we were the only two.

Then Twilight walked in.

Twilight: I, for one, think you are three very lucky fillies.

Diamond Tiara: Lucky? How can they be lucky?

Twilight: They still get to experience the thrill of discovering who they are and what they're meant to be.

Applejack: And they've got all the time in the world to figure it out, not just an afternoon.

Diamond Tiara: But-

Y/n finally stepped in.

Y/n: Listen, filly. Let me ask you this, what good is a Cutie mark if you don't even know what it means? You act like that mark is some blessing, but I bet my throne you couldn't even tell me what it means.

Diamond Tiara: Wha-

Everyone gave "ooohs" and Diamond Tiara stormed out.

Scootaloo: Names Scootaloo.

Sweetie Belle: And I'm Sweetie Belle.

Apple Bloom: Apple Bloom.

Later.

The party continued on with Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo talking at a table.

Apple Bloom: So I was thinking, now that we're friends... I mean, we are friends, right?

Scootaloo: How could we not be? We're totally alike. We don't have cutie marks, Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon drive us crazy--

Sweetie Belle: Totally crazy.

Apple Bloom: Well, now that we're friends, what if the three of us work together to find out who we are and what we're supposed to be?

Sweetie Belle: Ooh! Ooh! We could form our own secret society.

Scootaloo: I'm liking this idea.

Apple Bloom: A secret society. Yeah. We need a name for it though.

Scootaloo: The Cutie Mark Three?

Sweetie Belle: The Cutastically Fantastics?

Apple Bloom: How about... The Cutie Mark Crusaders?

Scootaloo: It's perfect!

Sweetie Belle: This is gonna be so great!

Apple Bloom: We're gonna be unstoppable!

Sweetie Belle: To think, I may have never met you guys if it wasn't for Prince Y/n.

Scootaloo: Hey, Prince Y/n told me to come here, too.

Apple Bloom: You don't think...

Sweetie Belle/Scootaloo: He sat us up to be friends.

They looked over to see Y/n destroying what looked like a bunch of burnt cupcakes. He saw them and gave a small wave, which they returned.

Apple Bloom: Gee, what a guy.

Sweetie Belle: We should make him an honorary Crusader.

Apple Bloom: We'd have to ask him first.

Twilight began writing her letter to Celestia.

Twilight: Dearest Princess Celestia, I am happy to report that one of your youngest subjects has learned a valuable lesson about friendship. Sometimes, the thing you think will cause you to lose friends and feel left out...

It cut to Celestia reading the letter.

Princess Celestia: ...can actually be the thing that helps you make your closest friends and realize how special you are. Hmm.

Celestia glanced at her Cutie mark.

To be continued.