August 15,
Light.
Fucking light.
I was forced to consciousness by that damn orb of Celestia's.
“Oh,” I heard groaning across from me, “Is this what I put ponies through every morning?”
“Morning, sunshine.” I said to the complaining alicorn, “Be happy you woke up at all. We should both be dead right now.”
“When I said I trusted you with my life I didn't think you would actually try to get me killed.” said Celestia as she sat her bed up. I did the same.
It was weird seeing her bandaged up like that. Her now pink mane was tied back out of her face. She said it would be a couple of days before her magic fully returned. At least hers would.
It turned out that searing pain in my head was my magic burning away. Now my fusion magic is gone, never to return. My chaos magic will recover some but it'll never be even a tenth of what it was.
My loss was bad but not as bad as our other room mate. We all woke up two days earlier, but Dash had yet to say anything. She hardly even looked at us. It made me cry to see her broken like that. Flying was her whole life and now... she cried last night. She thought I was asleep but I heard her cry for three hours. It broke my heart.
I looked over at Celestia and saw she had the same train of thought as me. It was a depressing sight. Celestia's mane, the bandages, the tears, even her slight glow was gone, Dash giving up on life. It tore me apart. The good guys are suppose to get a happy ending, but reality is a bitch.
This was going to be the first day we were allowed visitors. Luna ordered that we be allowed to rest undisturbed so we haven't seen anyone but each other since we woke up.
“So, Cely, how much you want to bet Twilight yells 'mommy!' and glomps you despite you being hurt?” I said
“I taught her better than that.” she thought for a moment, “How about if she doesn't you have to give me a hoof massage.”
“And if she does you have to raise the moon when you recover and spell out 'Shiro is awesome' in the stars right below the moon.” I said and stuck out my paw. We were too far away so we just went shock the air at each other.
After another hour, “MOMMY!” *glomp*. Ah, victory, how sweet you are.
Celestia glared at me, “I missed you to, Twilight, but you should know better then to just on an injured pony.”
“Oh, sorry.” she saw my smug grin and Celestia's glare, “Did I miss something? Are you two fighting?”
“She's just mad cause she lost a bet.” I said.
“What bet?” Twilight asked.
“You'll see in a couple nights. You like star gazing right?” I said.
Jynx had come in right behind Twilight and was comforting her little sister. Dash finally spoke to Jynx. I was glad she had someone who understood what she was going through. Both of them lost what made their kind special.
“Will you really?” RD spoke loud enough for me to hear for the first time.
“I'll find a way. I’m not sure how, but I’ll do everything in my power to give you your wings back.” Jynx said.
“But what if you can't?” asked the crippled pegasus.
I got out of bed and walked over beside Jynx.
“Really, Skittles?” I said, “She made a friggin gundam!” Twilight gave the nurse a letter the day before to give Celestia describing what happened, “Do think a pair of wings would be difficult for her. The only hard part would be making them cool enough for Equestria's second most awesome pony.”
“Whadya mean 'second', bub?” she said, “Who's more awesome then me?”
I put a paw around my fiance, “This bad ass filly here. Even you gotta admit that gundam is pretty sweet.”
“Death Scythe is better.” said the moon princess as she came into the room.
“Thank you.” Dash said.
“How did you do it, sister, and for a thousand years?” Luna had been raising and lowering both celestial bodies in her sisters absence.
Celestia laughed, “Why do you think I’m so strong now?”
The others came after a bit and told everyone what they were doing. AJ told us how she Big Mac and Mephisto fought off the demons in town. Rarity told how she and Pinkie helped get ponies out of town and to safety. She said one of the demons cut her mane with its claw and she blacked out. When Pinkie was asked what happened she went wide eyed and shrank into the corner shaking her head.
We all talked for several hours. Mainly about what happened in my absence. I didn't miss much but I still missed more than I wanted to. I was upset I missed Applebloom getting her cutie mark. Who would have guessed she was good at alchemy. All that time with Zecora was worth it I guess.
“So what do you plan on doing now?” Celestia asked me.
“With a kid on the way I’m going to need a better income, and the best way to do that is college. Plus I’ve always wanted to further my education.” I answered, “I'm not sure how I’d pay for it by I can figure something out.”
“I'm sure I can arrange a 'save Equestria from an evil god' scholarship.” Celestia said.
“Of course there is one thing more important than that.” I said and gave Jynx a passionate kiss, “I still have to marry the most awesome pony in Equestria. You girls know what to do right?”
“Come, darling, let me get your measurements.” Rarity said taking Jynx's hoof.
“I'm going to need you to take Dash's, too. I’ll need it to make a harness for er wings.” Jynx said.
Dash jumped out of bed quickly and followed her friend and sister. Thanks to Twilight's healing spell she was already healed enough to leave.
Finally everyone else was gone except Celestia and me.
“Shiro, I need to ask you something.” she said, “After we separated, I felt you pour all your energy into that last attack. How are you still alive?”
That was a question I had expected a while ago.
“Discord.” I said plainly, “Just as I hit Chronos he transferred some of his life force to me. He might have survived if he didn't, but he did anyway.”
“I guess he did redeem himself in the end.” Celestia's expression turned to one of solemn reverence, “I'll commission a new statue to commemorate your valor and his sacrifice. Its the least I can do.”
The two of us left the hospital and parted ways. We both had a lot to do.
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August 16,
Jynx tightened the straps on the harness.
“OW!” Dash was trying to hold back tears, “It's too tight.”
“You don't want it flying off five hundred feet up do you?” Jynx responded.
“No, but couldn't it at least be a bit cooler. This thing makes me look like a turtle.” Rainbow Dash said.
A turtle buzzed up on a heli-pack and gave her an angry look.
“Oh, come on Tank, you know what I mean.” Dash said.
“It's only until I find something better. Alright.” Jynx finished adjusting everything, “To start it up you pull this around.”
She pulled a metal arm with a bit on it around and in front of Dash's mouth. A pair of wings extended from the sides and a whine came from the pack.
Jynx continued, “Always make sure nopony's behind you and squeeze the bit. The harder you squeeze the faster you go, got it?”
Rainbow grabbed the bit in her mouth, “God id.”
She squeezed the bit a little and the engine came to life. She narrowed her eyes and clamped down. Fire erupted from the back launching her strait into a tree. Jynx facehoofed.
“Maybe I need a helmet.” Dash said dizzily.
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August 17,
Jynx and I rented a private car to Canterlot. With Dash living with us for the time being, we haven't had time alone since I got back... and four months is a long time. We both walked off the train with satisfied grins on our faces.
We found the hotel the Jynx's parents were staying at while their home was repaired. All things considered the damage wasn't all that bad.
Kitakaze answered the door, “Jynx, you're OK.” she hugged her daughter, “Shiro, I'm so glad you're back. Does this mean you're still going to get married.”
“That's what we're here for.” I said as Stone came in from out side.
“I thought that was you. Unless there's some other tiger my daughter hangs out with.” he seemed upset with me.
“Well, Stone, Kitakaze, We're here to tell you the wedding is in three days.” I said.
Kitakaze squealed with joy and hugged me tight, as in Pinkie tight. She released me be fore I passed out.
“I know what happened in Ponyville.” he said, “How do we know you won't go crazy again?”
“STONE!” Kitakaze scolded him.
“It OK, Kitakaze, its a valid question.” I said, “That happened because my magic was powerful enough to manifest my emotions. Now I have very little magic. Its nowhere near enough to cause that to happen again.”
“I also saw you fighting last week. Several attacks that you could have avoided, you took so they wouldn't hit the city.” he stared at me, I was honestly scared until he smiled, “I'll be proud to call you son.”
I threw myself at him in a hug, “Daddy!”
Jynx facehoofed.
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August 18,
We stayed at the hotel that night, not because it was late but because I was expected to make an appearance at the unveiling of the statue garden's newest addition.
Celestia Stood on the right side with Luna on the left. A crowd had gathered with paparazzi at the front.
“Fillies and gentlecolts,” Celestia began, “As many of you know, Equestria was in grave danger last week when Chronos, the tyrant king of old, returned to conquer Equestria. He would have succeeded if not for the efforts of two brave souls.
“Shirotora faced Chronos with courage despite the fact that Chronos was far more powerful. He lost the vast majority of his magic ability in the process.” the unicorns in the crowd cringed at that.
Celestia continued, “And... Discord. Who gave his life to restrain Chronos, giving Shirotora the time needed to cast the spell that saved us all.”
With that she levitated the cloth revealing me with the fire ball in paw moments before I struck, and discord holding the evil alicorn. I was taken back by Discords face. Was that how he looked at the end? His eyes closed, a content smile on his face, and a tear in his eye. He was happy to give his life for Equestria.
On the pedestal was written in gold lettering;
Sic Semper Tyrannis
Thus always to tyrants.
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August 19,
Pinkie Pie did what she does best, she threw a “the end of Equestria didn't happen” party. Of course she wanted to call it a “the end of Equestria didn't happen and Twilight's really a princess” party since Twilight planned to tell the town the truth.
We partied for a while before she took the microphone from Vinyl.
“Ahem, excuse me everypony. I have an announcement to make.” everyone went quiet when she spoke, “Um, I have a confession to make. I haven't been entirely honest with everypony.” there were murmurs in the crowd, “I've tried thinking of a good way to ease into it but couldn't, so I’m just going to say it. I’m not just Princess Celestia's student... I’m her daughter.”
Mayor Mare spoke up, “We know.”
Twilight jumped on the defensive, “I know it's hard to believe but its the... wait, what?”
The mayor laughed, “Everypony already knows, dear. What did you think a princess wouldn't be recognized? Well, I’ll admit we didn't know right away, but we eventually put the pieces together.”
Twilight was dumbstruck, “Why didn't anypony tell me!”
“We figured you were here because you wanted privacy and an escape from palace life, so we had a meeting while you were at the gala and decided to pretend we didn't know.” said the mayor
Twilight went from shocked to touched, “You did that for my sake? I-I don't know what to say.” Pinkie ran up and whispered something into Twilight's ear, “Heh, I guess that will work” she threw a hoof up and yelled, “LET'S PARTY!”
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August 20,
I was nervous. My dream was coming true. I was getting married and I had a kid on the way. Applejack and Big Mac were helping me get my tux on.
“Calm down will ya.” said AJ, “Yer shakin' like Big Mac when Ah caught em lookin at a Play Colt.”
“Ah'd never been so terrified in mah life.” said the big guy.
I laughed, “Thanks, guys.” it helped me relax a bit, “You know what I just realized, this is the first time since last year I’ve worn pants.” the two ponies laughed.
“Did ya miss em?” AJ asked.
“No, It's just funny.” I said, “Where's my best pooch?”
Mephisto came out from the next room and gave a look that screamed 'are you serious?' I had to choke back a laugh. He had a sleeveless tux sans pants, and a azure bow tie to match my own. He looked ridiculous.
“You look great.” I lied through my teeth, “Come on, let's do this.”
It seemed like an instant and I was at the alter. Mephisto was by my side trying to resist an itch (I still wasn't use to him being almost as big as me). Then the music started, and the door opened.
Time stopped for me. It was like looking as an angel, a hoofed, pregnant angel.
Time slowly reverted back to normal as she approached the alter and stood beside me. Then Luna appeared.
She cleared her throat and began, “We are gathered here together to witness to the unity of Sir Shirotora, and Dr. Jynx Charm.”
The rest was a blur. My whole world was the beauty before me. Her magenta eyes, her soft smile. She was the most beautiful thing in the multiverse. I didn't realize I had missed everything Luna said until she got to the important part.
“Do you, Shirotora, take Jynx to be your wife. To love her, and hold her, to protect her, and comfort her, forever and ever?”
“I do.” never before had I said two little words with so much conviction.
“And do you, Jynx Charm, take Shiro to be your husband. To love him and hold him, to remain faithful to him and to support him in his endeavors, forever and ever?”
“I do.” never before had two little words brought me so much joy.
“Then as the princess of the night sky, and co-ruler of Equestria. We now pronounce you husband and wife. You ma... oh, you already are. You know you're suppose to wait until we say to kiss.”
...
“Are even listening to us?”
…
“That is a long kiss. Can you two even breath?”
…
“Fine ignore us. It's not like we are important.”
…
“You know what! Forget it! We are leaving.”
To be continued...
Important notice: this story is NOT finished. This is only the beginning. I’m going to be taking a break from the constant writing. I’ve written three stories back to back to back. I’ll be working on a few other stories but I won't be posting them for a while. Don't worry I love writing to much to stay away for too long.
How will Shiro cope with the loss of his magic? What will college be like for the heroic predator? Will his son be a foal of a cub? What will happen in the running of the leaves and on nightmare night? Will Rainbow Dash ever get her wings back? Why the hell did Trixie only get five seconds worth of time in the last chapter with absolutely no explanation whatsoever? Why is the crossover tag there? Will my clop ever get better?
The answer to these and more when I continue...
CHAOTIC HARMONYYYYYYYYyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy