And now a continuation of a continuation.
Last Time on Lupin III: Friendship is Magic...*We cut to Twilight's Castle, a few weeks after the events of the finale, and the events of the Movie. Princess Twilight walks down the hallway with Starlight Glimmer, her friends, and Tempest Shadow, as they discuss things before walking into the Map Room.*
Starlight: "Hey, Twilight. I've been thinking. It's been a while since we've seen or heard from our thief friend..."
Tempest: "Thief friend? You mean Capper?"
Starlight: "No, we have a friend who's from another universe. He's kind of a gentlemen's thief?"
Tempest: "Wait, you mean..."
*They all walk in the Map Room, as Tempest Shadow starts to look a little concerned.*
Twilight: "Oh yeah, Lupin. Come to think of it, we haven't seen him for a few months, actually. It's kinda odd, he usually pops up every now and then to check in."
Applejack: "Come to think of it, we haven't really seen him since before the Festival of Friendship..."
*Tempest bites her lip, looking nervous. Twilight notices this.*
Twilight: "What's the matter, Tempest? Something troubling you?"
Tempest: "Yeah, about that. I haven't been completely honest with you..."
Yes, go on, Tempest Shadow. Tell them the story....
*The others gasp, as three figures stand up from three of the chairs. One turns to them to reveal....*
I'll fact check...Twilight: "LUPIN!!"
*She trots over to him, but he holds a hand out, making her stop in her tracks. He stares down at her, before looking over at the others.*
I see you've been busy lately, Twilight-hime....
So, Tempest Shadow, how about you tell them that story? You know, the one before the big invasion? How about you tell them how you hunted me down like a dog, going for the kill?
*Tempest looks away, embarrassed about the whole thing.*
Applejack: "What in the sam hill you talking about, Lupin?"
Oh, I guess she didn't. Your friend Tempest here, or BubbleGum or Fizzlepop Berrytwist, whatever she wants to call her, decided that before taking over the kingdom, she had to take out a wildcard factor, so to speak. Well, guess who the wildcard is?
*The girls look at each other for a moment.*
It's not that hard to believe. She tried to gut me with that broken utensil on her forehead, and left me for dead. Fortunately, I've survived worse. Some you've seen, and some on other escapades.
*He turns to Twilight, a grim look on his face.*
I don't know what your plan is, but I'm telling you this right now, Twilight Sparkle. You are playing a dangerous game, befriending everyone......well, almost everyone, who tries to take over the kingdom. Discord, Tempest, Starlight Glimmer....
Starlight: "Hey! I didn't try to take over the kingdom!"
*He turns to her.*
Oh no, I apologize. You didn't try to take over the kingdom, Starlight Glimmer........
You did worse.*She backs up a bit at that last statement.*
You tried to change a
fixed point in time. Even I'm not as reckless to know that you don't screw with the space/time continuum like that. But yet, here we are. We have a unicorn who helped try to conquer Equestria because she wanted her horn fixed. And you have a unicorn who tried to erase reality because of a damn grudge.
Twilight: "That's not fair to them!!"
*He turns back to the Princess of Friendship.*
It's not fair?!! I've been nearly executed for being a gentleman's thief! These two would either be at the gallows or imprisoned in the darkest dungeon for all eternity if not for you.
*He walks back over to her.*
You've got to stop playing these dangerous games, Twilight Sparkle. Sooner or later, it will come back to bite you. Trust me.
Twilight: "Enough!"
*She accidentally fires a burst of magic, causing Lupin to fly back and hit the wall. The girls gasp, as Jigen and Goemon look on in surprise. Lupin looks at her, mouth gaped as Twilight stares at him, shocked at her actions. He stands up slowly. He dusts himself off, not even looking at the Princess of Friendship anymore.*
Alright, I see how it is....
*He motions to Jigen and Goemon, as they start to leave. Twilight starts to walk over, but he holds his hand out, walking past her to the door. He looks back at them, before they walk out the front door. Twilight sits there, tears in her eyes, as we hear the little fiat start up and drive off, Lupin driving. He stares coldly into the night, but we see a hint of sadness in his eyes.*