//------------------------------// // (The) Confession(s) // Story: The Lost Legends of Equestria: Star Swirl the Bearded // by Silver Inkwell //------------------------------// Meanwhile Back in the Present Current Day and Time… “And that’s just about my story,” he said finishing it up, “There are more details in my journals as I said before, but honestly I do not wish to tell you anymore for it is very late,” he said pointing to the sun which was setting, “And I had no idea that it would take that long to tell this story, if I had I might have done this over a span of a few days, but now that you know my story you may leave me now and go in peace, there is nothing left here for you.” “Are you sure about that?” Twilight said. “Yes, unless you want me to say more to the student of the one who was responsible for the death and murder of my dear beloved wife.” “I told you before that it was an accident…” Celestia began. “AND I TOLD YOU THAT I WOULD NEVER FORGIVE YOU FOR WHAT YOU DID! SO WHY DO YOU COME HERE WITH HER TO UNBURY THE PAST AND THE PAIN AND SORROW AND DESPAIR THAT IT HOLDS FOR ME? WHY? AND HOW COULD YOU? HOW DARE YOU DO THIS TO ME? I THOUGHT WE WERE FRIENDS, AND I WA YOUR GODFATHER, AND HOW DID YOU REPAY MY KINDNESS? YOU KILLED MY ONLY LOVE IN LIFE! DOES THAT SOUND LIKE A GOOD FRIEND TO YOU?” He took in some deep breaths and calmed down, “Forgive me,” he said, “I reacted to my emotions, but they do not control me, I control them.” “Is that your motto these days?” Twilight said. “Yes, it is, but come now, please leave me, I wish to have some peace and quiet and rest, that’s all that I can ask for since all that I love and care for has already been taken from my life, not even my friends or pets or even companions can bring me any kind of comfort or joy now.” And to demonstrate this point Felicia flew down from her hiding spot. “Not even you Twilight, a visitor, a student, a new friend, you cannot make me smile like she did, no pony can, that time is long gone now.” “Wait,” she said, “What if I told you that there was some pony who could make you smile and laugh again?” “You mean Pinkie Pie? Please, I have seen her in my dreams before and she is the one that I hate most out of your group, not even Rainbow Dash and Rarity can compare to how much I hate her.” “Perhaps maybe you only hate her because she reminds you of something that you have lost and want back, but something that you can never have or gain.” “That’s exactly what it is and I don’t need you to tell me that thank you very much, but I suppose that I should try to be happy because of my promise to her, and that is the only reason that I will join you tomorrow.” “Join us tomorrow for what exactly?” they both said. “Why the journey back to Ponyville of course,” he said as if this was the most obvious thing in the world, “I must entertain your wild and outrageous silly notion of making me smile and laugh and be happy once more again. But do not worry or fear, I shall play along with you in this game.” And with that said he slowly pushed them out of his house with his magic, “It was nice talking to both of you, really it was, but I’m afraid that you can’t stay any longer since it is now nighttime and I never have visitors or guests at night, or at least friends, or at least ever since she was lost to me, but anyhow, I hope that you are safe to wherever you may travel and good luck to your fortune and fate and destiny, oh, and finally, have a very good night.” And with that said he slammed the door on them shutting them outside and then the sounds of the locks being shut could be heard. “Is he always like this?” Twilight said. “Ever since Pearl died he has been closed off and rude and cold and cruel and angry and sad, but yes, he has always been a little bit crazy and odd and unusual and different and strange, so much so that he would make a good match for Discord, and he did, for he distracted him long enough for us to find the Elements of Harmony so that we could use them to defeat us, but of course he separated us in the maze that he made, but that’s another different story for yet another time as much and many unspoken things here today are.” “Well then,” Twilight said, “Should I go back to my old home or should I stay with you in the castle instead tonight?” “Whatever you want my student, the choice is yours.” And with that said the princess flew off to her castle leaving her all alone. Twilight decided to go along with the princess just to have some company for the night and when she arrived there Luna greeted her. “Hello there, Twilight Sparkle,” she said, “What did you just do?” “Oh, talked to Star Swirl the great and wise powerful wizard,” she said. “Oh, so I would assume that you know about her then?” “Yes, I know all about Pearl and what happened that night.” “Yes, you do, but you do not know what pain and guilt I hold.” “What do you ever mean princess?” Twilight said. “He told me his tale and story after I came back from the moon, and I was tortured with even more pain and guilt far more than you could ever imagine. It is one of the many things that lead to the creation of the Tantabus. And even to this day I still cannot get rid of this feeling of guilt and pain.” “But you shouldn’t hold it over your head alone,” Twilight said. “I know, but I still do because I cannot let go of the past, and no matter what others may tell you, sometimes that is the hardest thing to do.” And with that said Luna left her and went on her way and Twilight went to the guest room of the castle and enjoyed her rest and sleep.