Meanwhile in Goshen, Moses gathered and told the pegasi of Amalthea's instructions which would become the first Passover.
"Now we wait and prepare for Amalthea's last plague...This is her command...Take a lamb and with it's blood, mark the lintel and posts of your doors. And for those with blood on your door, the angel of death shall pass over you, but those who do not will face the death of the firstborn in your home."
While they were eating the Passover meal, a knock was heard at the door; Moses opened it to find Luna and Moses' griffon sister Bithiah.
"Come inside quick!" Moses hastily invited as they then rushed inside.
"What brings you here?"
"I felt ashamed of what I did to your tribe and thought I'd join you once your free. Also, Bithiah wanted to be with her pony brother." Luna explained hanging her head.
"I see, I understand your reason and am pleased."
At Midnight, the angel of death came and sought out homes for it's target.
"Stay from the windows and doors…" Moses warned.
They did so. The angel of death killed all the firstborn griffons, but passed over the homes that had the lambs blood on the doors.
"Try to stay strong...Despite the suffering.." Moses encouraged even though his heart ached.
They did. Then, as Ramesses predicted but for a reason he didn't expect nor could ever plan....A great cry did rise up through Egrypt.
Moses sighed and served food and drinks trying to ignore the suffering outside...
Later the next day, Moses walked to the palace to find Ramesses, he found him and Nefertari at an altar to Horus, the god related to death with their now dead son laying upon a slab in the statue's arms.
Moses sighed and approached knowing that Ramesses was greatly angered and in deep mourning, Ramesses knew he was there but didn't bother to make eye contact before speaking.
"You and your tribe... have my permission to go."
Moses moved to comfort him and looks at Nefertari sympathetically trying to convey his regrets for what happened.
"Leave us!" Ramesses ordered, his voice breaking from his grief.
Moses turned and left but said just when he was almost out of range, "I did not ask for this...."
Ramesses looked back with anger and hatred saying nothing to Moses.
Moses then found a pillar a ways from Ramesses and wept...The death of his adopted brother's son hurt him deeply...That and the schism between him and Ramesses, atop the suffering caused.
Moses walked back to Goshen with his head down, he knew the good that came but didn't like the means to this end.
Moses saw his wife and confessed, "I feel so guilty...."
"You were only doing what Amalthea said." Zipporah explained, trying to ease the hurt Moses felt.
"I know this...But Ramesses and I are like brothers...His son then is like my kin!" Moses croaked looking hurt still.
Zipporah hugged him in comfort to help him know he wasn't alone in this pain over hardship and suffering that had to happen.
It was then Miriam and Luna walked out to them.
"Glad you can join us Luna…"
"I do want to see my family again." Luna confessed.
"Couldn't agree more." Hurricane said slowly walking up;
So the Pegasi grabbed all their things and left Egrypt for freedom at last.
The Pegasi soon came to the Red Sea and camped there, as they rested and spoke amongst themselves enjoying the freedom they longed for so long being far from the bondage that plagued them, as they rested Moses took the time to smile upon his race being free at last.
But such peace was rudely interrupted when a stallion sounded a warning horn, Moses hearing this turned and saw why he was sounding.
It was Ramesses with an army of chariots! They were going back on their word and sought to kill them! Or enslave whomever they spared if that was their aim.
"Don't panic!" Moses ordered before looking to Luna like she may have an idea, "Luna?"
"This is all my fault, If I hadn't betrayed Hurricane none of this would've happened." Luna said with remorse.
Suddenly, out of the sea, came a giant pillar of fire. The Pillar blocked Ramesses' path!
"Amalthea is protecting us! Hurry!" Moses stated seeing the window of opportunity to escape, but where to go? They had a sea in front of them!
"But Moses, There's a big storm coming and the sea is in our way!" Seth observed.
But Moses recalled what Amalthea told him and had an idea perhaps told to him by the Great Lady herself as he then walked to the sea and stood in the wake of it.
Moses raised his staff above his head and remembered Amalthea's words: ‘With this staff, you shall do... My wonders!’
Moses slammed his staff and the sea parted!
Suddenly the sea became two great walls of water(one on each side) creating a clear path many miles apart, one would think the whole sea had been emptied. Everypony including Luna were amazed.
"Amalthea is with us! Follow me!" Moses said as he lead them through, not only was the sea gone but the seabed was itself another divine miracle, for the bed was bone dry!
They all followed Moses through the seabed now dry as the desert they crossed to reach it, the sight was awe inspiring.
"Quite something is it?" Moses remarked.
"Yes it is...Amalthea has provided." Luna replied.
They continued their journey. As they neared the end of the sea on the opposite side, the fire that held back the griffons died down; Moses' keen eyes saw this.
"Hurry!!" He ordered as he encouraged them to pick up the pace.
The griffons charged into the sea with the intent of taking them while they were exposed.
"KILL THEM ALL!!!!" Ramesses yelled to his army as they charged.
Moses continued to hasten the pegasi's escape.
The griffons were now getting closer, Moses was worried. Suddenly, the walls of water started going down. The water came down on the griffons drowning them except Ramesses who was thrown back to the other side.
"Praise Amalthea!" Hurricane cheered, the Pegasi cheered; Moses meanwhile watched the sea looking for Ramesses but he did not find him as the distance was too great.
Ramesses while on the other side could only in anger yell Moses' name, whether Moses would hear it or no...
"Goodbye Ramesses…" Moses sighed before looking to his wife.
"Look at your tribe Moses. They are free." Zipporah said to him with joy.
"Yes they are." Moses agreed.
They continued on their journey until they reached Solaris and Fausta's palace. Moses, Zipporah, Aaron, Miriam, Hurricane and Luna walked to the royal gardens where they found Solaris(recovering little of his strength), Fausta, Platinum, and Celestia.
"Hurricane? Luna?" Platinum asked surprised to see them again so many years later.
"Hello again Platinum." Hurricane tiredly said only to be embraced by Platinum.
"You caused quite the havoc Luna.." Solaris said weakly yet sternly.
Starswirl cleared his throat at Solaris while raising an eyebrow to remind Solaris of what started all this, Solaris then softened his approach to his greeting of his returning youngest.
"But I am pleased to see you have returned." Solaris added with a sigh and softer tone.
"Thank you Father." Luna said politely.
"I missed you daughter." Fausta said hugging Luna tightly with tears in her eyes.
"I missed you too Mother." Luna replied to her warmly, when Celestia then approached and embraced her.
"So sorry Luna…"
"I forgive you Tia." Luna said returning the embrace, Celestia nuzzled her sister tenderly happy to see her family whole once more.
To Be Continued....