Part 2, Diluculum
Have you ever stood in a large crowd, all bustling, welcoming, and friendly, and yet felt completely and uttermostly alone? If you have, then you know exactly how Twilight Sparkle felt as she stood in the middle of her own party, all the while feeling as if she was upon some snowy mountain a million miles away, far out of everypony’s reach.
As Lyra and Bonbon came up to congratulate her as well, Lyra being an old classmate, they told her that they had complete faith in the six of them… Bonbon even teasingly suggesting a few changes in the taxes. The comment had earned a gentle whop in the ribs from Lyra, but Twilight had laughed and said that it was fine, she knew it was just a simple joke among all the uptight politics… Miss Sparkle was getting better at acting.
She watched the two as they walked away, feeling a pang of envy at them. The two were inseparable, and would walk together on whichever path fate chose for them, confident in the simple comfort of always having the other there.
And Twilight would outlive both of them.
Everypony here, outside of her five best friends who now stood on the same plane as her in every way, she would outlive. All of her old classmates, all of her friends, the newlywed couple in the corner… As well as the baby they held close to their hearts. Even the books Twilight treasured so as a filly would crumble, wither, and turn to dust before she would so much as sprout a gray hair. To be frank, it made her feel sick.
With a choked sigh, Twilight drew a feather along the necklace she now wore. Even though everypony here no doubt thought of it as "Queen Twilight Sparkle’s New Regalia", she herself could only think of it as Celestia’s. With the creeping wonder of a mystery or riddle that used to excite her so, Twilight began to wonder how Celestia handled watching all of her friends pass on… Or perhaps that was the reason why she had always stayed the distant and benign ruler… She couldn’t handle making a friend before, in just a second by her own clock, watching them decay and pass on.
Perhaps the better question was what Cadence was thinking… “Princess Mi Amore Cadenza,” an Alicorn in her own right, had married a mortal unicorn. Bound in marriage, “Till death do us part.” And they would part, a millennium, most likely longer, before Cadence could even hope to follow.
At first, Twilight had been surprised that thinking of Shining Armour and her family didn’t hurt like thinking of her other friends did, but then she had come to realize why; As a practical sort of mare, she had always been dully aware that she would outlive them all even as a mortal pony. She was the youngest, after all, and even though Shining Armour was only a few years her senior, mares generally lived longer than stallions so, really, when it came to that, what had changed?
A pair of nobles broke her out of her thoughts as they came up to welcome her with a pair of smiles as fake as her own. Somehow she got the impression they were sizing her up, even as they beamed and raved about the amazing dinner party they simply must throw her and Rarity to welcome them as permanent residents of Canterlot. Their fake smiles dimmed as Twilight coolly reminded them that she was born and raised in Canterlot, so really it would only be Rarity that they would be welcoming as a “new” resident. There was something satisfying about how their masks cracked at her statement.
They bid her adieu very quickly after that, and trotted off to fawn over Rarity instead. Rarity could be prideful, vain, and shallow at times, but Twilight was pretty sure she would not be pulled in and tricked by the nobles… For where she lacked in judgement at times, she made up for the ability to see ponies for who they were inside, and even as Twilight watched, she could see Rarity’s expression change as she recognized her new admirers as the pair of black serpents they were.
As Rarity turned away from them with her nose in the air to go talk to Fluttershy, Twilight’s eyes rolled over each of her friends:
Rainbow Dash was excitedly talking to the Wonderbolts, her back pridefully arched as the Pegasi who she had worshiped and fawned over so were now fawning over her. Pinkie Pie had pulled her sisters into a bear hug and was getting her mane messed up even further by her younger sister. Fluttershy seemed almost as if she wanted to hide from all the attention, and was obviously very grateful for Rarity’s sudden appearance. Applejack stood with her family, quietly fussing over whether or not they would have enough hooves on deck to handle the harvest without her, a simple worry which had been bothering her since the night before.
Did none of them foresee what Twilight did? Did Applejack not realize that her trees would reach the skies before her new magic had so much as ceased to grow? Did Rarity not realize that she would see Sweetie Bell grow into a star, burn out, and die in peace before she would so much as have the diamonds on her flank dim with age? Did none of them share this simple fear with her? She knew the answer, and part of her wished to enlighten them… But, no… Even as alone as she felt, she would not pull them out of their happy and simple bubbles just to have somepony share in her misery.
There was a bitter and cold silence among all the loud music, shouts and laughter. Disconnected from it all, Twilight almost felt as if on the night when they had all met, Nightmare Moon had succeeded, and the world was eternally enshrouded in winter’s night.
Then, the smallest of warm flames, in the form of a clawed hand on her leg.
“Twilight? Your parents want to talk to you.”
“O-oh Spike… Y-yes, of course they do… I wrote them quite the letter after all.” The fake chuckle and smile would not be bought by the small dragon before her, and as she turned away to go over to her parents he spoke again.
“Hey, Twilight… I’m right here.”
Twilight stopped and looked over her shoulder at him in confusion as to his statement. Spike tilted his head slightly and smiled at her.
“I’m not going anywhere.” He finished, and Twilight’s eyes widened as she realized his meaning.
Outside of sickness and fatal wound, Dragons were immortal.
Someone had found her on her mountaintop.
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AWWWWWWWW!
But incomplete? What left could there possibly be?
Oooooo! I like this, immortality thoughts are ALWAYS fun to read when done well.
This was definitely done well, though I think I remember seeing a spelling mistake. I'll get back to ya on that
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The "Beginnings" Arc wrapped up with Coronation.
Right now I've got the mini arc of "Alicorns" to polish and put up, (Will wrap up with "Politics") which I have for the most part outlined and written...
And then, (Possible Spoiler alert, I suppose?) "The Corrupted Elements" Arc.
To call it written would be a prideful stretch of the truth. 'Outlined" would be more accurate.
Once I finish writing my third arc, I'll start worrying about how to finish this all together.
I've also got side stories planned.
So, to answer your question... "What's left? A LOT."
1385788 I personally feel you should hit the Complete button, and make those Arcs; Sequels instead. Whatever floats your boat though hun, either way this is going to be one awesomely bumpy ride -giggles-
And we now know why Spike's so happy. He's relieved that 'HE' won't outlive his friends.
OHHHH I wonder if they could each gain an immortal companion. After all, Twilight has Spike. Maybe the CMC could be likewise 'bound' to their sisters/idol and Fluttershy could make Angel into some sort of celestial bunny.
Which just leaves Pinkie.... hmmmm nah, she would want 'ALL her friends to live forever and that would be... bad...
1385817 Well if you were in the position you would have plenty of time to think it through...
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I have thought about making the separate arcs sequels, but personally I feel that a good sequel should be able to stand alone, which arcs cannot do.
So, the stand-alone side stories and such will be published separately, but the arcs will be all together under one story.
Hopefully by the time I'm done the word count won't scare readers off XD
w00t can't wait for more
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Hence why a Phoenix was such a great companion for Celestia. It effectively was going to live forever.
1386058 sorry if i seemed snippy with you i have mild ocd
The story is good so far, but I have a question. Why did you deside to suddenly call the six new rulers "queens", when the old equestrian diarchy always used "princess" as title for the head of state? I really can't understand why you would do that. "Queen" usually always signifies a singular ruler.
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Believe it or not, it's a plot point.
I'll explain further in "Sea and Sky" but since this keeps coming up, I'll explain what I've been hinting at early- (Don't read if you want to wait for Sea and Sky)
Celestia never wanted to rule. Ever.
So although she and Luna should have taken the title of "Queen" as their Mother had held before them, when they took the throne from Discord, Celestia refused to take it. Instead, she kept her current title of "Princess." Not wanting to outrank her elder sister, Luna kept her title of Princess as well.
When the mane 6 took the throne after them, Luna seen no reason why Equestria shouldn't have the Queens that they should have had a millennium ago.
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Okay, its your story. Personally I have the theory of what I call the seven ages of Equestria. (I hope I can include this in some way in "Princess Rainbow" the story I am writting)
Basically we have:
1) the Preclasical era.
All time before the founding of Equestria, with warring tribes.
2) The classical era
Or the time of the Equestrian republic, beginning with the first heartwarming eve.
3) The Age of Hyperion
Or the great dark age, founded when an evil warlock succeeds in his quest for godhood, overtrows the democratic republic and crowns himself king.
4) The first Luna-Celestial age
Starting with Hyperions two daughters success in overthrowing him, trapping him in tartarus.
5) The age of Discord
Their father, twisted beyond almost all recognition returns, more powerful then ever, to reclaim his throne.
6) The second Luna-Celestial Age
7) The Celestial age
8) Present (after Luna's return)
and the rest you know. My basic idea is that Discord is Celestia and Luna's father, and they refused to take the title queen, because they didn't want to be compared to him.
Also a key difference between Discord, and his old incarnation is that Hyperion wasn't random and chaotic, but he was still a despot that wanted everything to go his way.
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...Wow.
That's your head-canon, I'm telling you now, it ain't mine XD (Just ask my BFF, she'll tell you, I'll kill for a good young Discord/Tia ship.)
Personally, I think of Discord as one of the last of an ancient species from Celestia and Luna's parent's time. A very mischievous one though... but that's why we love him.
Though I have to say, your version is impressive... Just not up my alley XD
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Well... not quite yet.
No wings!
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I'm fine with that, I just always imagined Discord as their father.
Also the only other way to explain Celestia is for her to be introduced by an alien superior species (like Superman), or created by an eldergod along with the rest of the universe (a physical manifestation of Lauran Faust)
Of course both can be used, but I like to go by the more natural approach, and this way I can explain Celestia without having to have forced her to commit "unspeakable deeds".
Also I am not much a fan of a Discord - Celestia shipping anyway, he seems much older then her, and that at least is the official canon.
Discord was the Equestria's version of the chaos beast, that the gods of order (Celestia and Luna) defeated to create cosmos. (cosmos means ordered universe and its opposite is chaos)
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This pretty much sums up my feelings for this chapter.
Awwwww...... Dammit, my eyes are leaking again. >:C
1385834 If he ain't gonna' call it 'complete' here, then that was one hell of a line to end an arc on.
I gotta' say that there were times where I was feelin' kinda' wishy-washy about this story, but that end-line right there cemented this as a definite track/fave for the the foreseeable future - well, that and it can only get more interesting from here on in. I especially look forward to this whole "corrupted elements" thing. That's always a fun topic.
"Who wants to live forever?
"Who wants to live forever?
"Who dares to love forever?
"Now love has died?"
In very many ways, what Celestia and Luna have given the Six isn't a blessing, it's a curse. It isn't surprising that Luna went mad with the pressures of living as public property knowing everything and anything you did could have untold consequences for the innocent. How long, I wonder, before a tiny part of their hearts is longing for an end as much as I suspect Celestia and Luna's hearts long for it now?
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Don't worry, they'll have plenty of time to figure out a way to cope with it.
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Most likely there's a villain in the story and the fact Celestia and Luna haven't downgraded from Alicorn status yet.
Wait dragons r imortal?
I just thought they lived for a reeeeeeeeeaaaaly long time
All the feels at Spike's last words in this chapter.
You sir, have a touch for the touching.
Many have been shed this night
I always think of this during sad moments like these...
(Aquward... misspell
.. coment after so long) 
So sad I cried my little tear.
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ANDIAMO!!!
THE FEELS!!!!
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will have each other for forever!!
At least
OMG! Sudden realize!! Wonder if Spike had been thinking what Twilight was thinking when he became her assistant, 24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcm5joNJfr1rf4od6o1_500.gif
In the show i was worried that this would happen since Twilight's an alicorn an nopony else is, but they got the thing with Spike wrong
Ask your friends, would you live forever watching all of the ones you love die, or have your friends and family live forever to have them live with your passing, a hard decision.
(- me after this chapter
Wasn't it is just like two weeks ago, story time, that we found out that Alicorns can be struck down from a distance without a terrible amount of difficulty? Or has Twilight forgotten already? The worrying about living forever may be just a bit premature.
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Yeah, but they had to have the powerful magic of a fully grown Alicorn, be willing to risk their own lives, and be pure evil. Now that we can presume Chyralis is dead, who else actually fits that description?
2375588 Gah, rip my heart out and run it through a pasta maker, whydoncha??
This... must not... BE!!
Somebody up at Studio B has to find a way to avert this terrible fate...!!!
This has been a manly moment with your friendly neighbourhood rock.
This part had me grinning from ear to ear like a bloody fool.
1386203 lol everytime I hear hyperion, I think of Handsome Jack