//------------------------------// // Chapter 11 // Story: Mobians and Equestria Girls 4: The Next Generation // by DarkMaster0224 //------------------------------// Last Chance to Talk (Human World) Everyone was in tears on the day of Dark and Aric's funeral. Everyone walked up to their coffins and paid their respects to them. Lilac, Sunset, and Ace went up to Dark's coffin. "How could he do this to us?" Ace said, his arm was now in a cast, "Why did he have to leave us like this." "It wasn't his fault." Sunset said. Her midsection was wrapped completely in bandages, slightly red in the back. Lilac only stared at Dark's coffin, "Can I have a minute with him… Alone please." Ace was about to say something, but Sunset stopped him. They paid their respects to Dark, and left. Tears rolled down Lilac's eyes, "Why did you make me do it?" She balled up her fists, crushing the flowers she was holding, "Its not fair!" Then someone walked up behind her and placed a hand on her shoulder, "I said I wanted to be alone, Sunset." "But I am not Sunset Shimmer." Princess Luna said. Artemis following behind her. "Oh. Princess Luna. I-I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be rude." Lilac stuttered upon realizing who she was just talking to. "It is quite alright child." Luna said. "Is there something you needed?" Lilac asked. "Yes. I came to offer you something." Luna said. "What is it?" Lilac asked. "A chance to speak with your family." Luna said pointing at Dark's coffin, "Including your parents." Lilac's eyes widened, "Y-You can do that?" "Yes, but the spell only works once per person. And a limited time." Luna said, "Is this something you'd like to do?" "Yes! Please!" Lilac said. "Very well." Luna said stepping back. She raised her hand and closed her eyes. Her ring on her wrist began to glow midnight blue. Lilac began to feel sleepy, then she collapsed. (Spirit Realm) Lilac woke slowly, "Uhg. My head. Where am I?" "You're in the spirit realm sweetheart." A old and familiar voice spoke. Lilac gasped and spun quickly. In front of her stood a beautiful woman. She had long purple hair just like Lilac's, minus a couple silver streaks. Her eyes sparkled like the midnight sky. She wore a dark blue dress, with specks of gold in it. Her skin was creamy peach. And she had a seven blue stars for a cutie mark. "M-Mom?" Lilac stuttered. "Yes, my daughter." Midnight Sky said outstretching her arms for a hug. Lilac ran to her mother and hugged her tightly. "Hey sis." Another familiar voice said. Lilac looked behind her mom and saw two other people. Dark was wearing his usual attire, but he was a lot happier than usual. The other man standing next to Dark was also familiar. He had short frazzled black hair. His eyes were blue like Dark's. He wore a red jacket over a black shirt. A pair of black fur cuffs on his wrists. "Dad?" Lilac said looking at her father. Shade Steele nodded, "Hey honey." "You've grown up so much since we saw you last." Midnight said looking at her daughter. "I've missed you all so much." Lilac said hugging them all. Then she looked at her brother, "I'm so sorry, Dark. I didn't want to…" But Dark stopped her, "You did what you had to. And I am grateful for it. Had you not ended me, Pure Darkness would have spread the darkness across the universe." Lilac nodded, but then something popped into her head, "But I'm confused about something. Why didn't I die when you stabbed me with your sword? Or stayed dead any of the other times I've been "killed"?" "That would be our doing." Midnight said pointing at herself and Shade. "What do you mean?" Dark asked. "The day that Lilac was born, was the same day that your father died to corruption of darkness. And when I was corrupted also." Midnight said. "I am the real reason our family was corrupted by darkness." Shade explained. "I knew that I was on the verge of being corrupted and rampaging eventually. So in order to protect Lilac, I placed a spell on her to give her… immortality." Midnight said, "But with powerful spells such as that, comes great prices. I gave up what little control I had left over the darkness corrupting me." "So you're saying that… I actually can't die?" Lilac asked stepping back. Midnight nodded. Lilac just stared at her family, then burst, "How could you!?" They all backed up, shocked. "What's wrong? We figured you'd appreciate this gift." Shade said. "This gift? What gift!? You've given me a curse!" Lilac screamed, "Now I'll never be able to see you again! I'm never gonna be able to see any of my friends when they pass either!" "Lilac. If not for the spell, you wouldn't be here right now. Nor would our friends." Dark said, "They'd all be dead. You would never have reminded me of who I was." "But it's not fair." Lilac said tears forming in her eyes, "I'll never get to see you again after this last talk." "Maybe not. But know this. We'll be with you forever, in here." Dark said placing his hand over Lilac's heart. Lilac's tear rolled down her cheeks, then she gasped. Everyone was beginning to fade, "Oh no. The spell. It's wearing off." "It's ok, sweetie." Midnight said, hugging her daughter, "This may be the last time you can see us, but you will never be without us." "We'll always be with you." Shade said. "Take care of everyone for us." Dark said fading even more. Lilac nodded. Everything then faded out of existence. (Real World) Lilac woke up again sitting next to Dark's coffin. She got up and sighed, looking at the coffin, "I will always miss you." "You were out for awhile." Artemis said walking to Lilac. "Aren't you supposed to be with Princess Luna?" Lilac asked. "I've been discharged from my position as her personal guard." Artemis said, "I'm not longer a guard. I'm free to do as I want." "What will you do?" Lilac asked the ex-guard. "Hmm… Not sure." Artemis said looking up at the sky, "Live life I guess. Move on while I can." Lilac looked up at the sky as well, "Perhaps you're right." The two then paid their respects to Dark and Aric, and then went their separate ways. (A week later) (Canterlot High) "Are you sure you guys want to leave?" Silver asked. "Yeah. We're going to go back to Equestria." Twilight said. She, Tails, Jasmine, Sunset, Agatha, and Luna were going to return to Equestria. Sonic, Rainbow Dash, Swift, and Lil Lilac were going to return to Mobius. Ace was returning to Mobius with Fluttershy so they could return to his old home. Everyone else was staying in the human world to live their lives. Ronald and Lily were together, planing to go to college. Sophie was staying with her mother to help with the Boutique. Knuckles was staying to help at Sweet Apple Acres, due to Applejack's injuries not healing 100% yet. Shadow and Pinkie were also staying. Artemis was staying with his new girlfriend, Aria. "We're going to Mobius to return to the adventures we had." Sonic said ruffling Swift's hair. "Are you sure you don't want to come with us, sweetie?" Sunset asked Lil Lilac. "Yeah. I want to live the adventure." She replied, "And besides, Swift will get lonely without me." "H-hey! Not true!" Swift said blushing. "Ooooh. Little Swift here has a crush on someone." Ronald teased. "I do not!" Swift yelled in frustration. Everyone laughed. "It's ok, Sunset. Lilac will be safe with us." Rainbow assured her friend. "I know she will." Sunset said. "Well, guess this is goodbye." Sonic said. "No its not. It's just goodbye until next time." Twilight said waving to everyone. "See you all later." Rainbow said. Ace was about to walk into the portal, when he realised something, "Where's Lilac?" "Oh. She said she had something to do." Sunset said, "She's staying here." "Oh. Ok. Was kind of hoping to say goodbye before leaving her behind." Ace said. "Well you can now." Lilac said walking towards the groups. "Hey, just in time. What were you doing by the way?" Ace asked. "Getting rid of some things that shouldn't exist anymore now." Lilac said. "What?" Ace asked in confusion. "The Dark Emeralds have been hidden and scattered to somewhere where no one else can get them." Lilac said, "With Dark gone, there is no one else who can use them." "What about you? Or even me?" Agatha asked. Lilac chuckled, "First off, I don't think your mother would forgive me if I let you have those. And second, I think I'm gonna take a break from magic and adventure. Move on in life, as a friend once told me." She looked at Artemis and smiled. He nodded in response. "If they are ever needed for any reason, I know where they are." Lilac said, "But their power should be locked away forever. Darkness isn't something to be tampered with." Ace nodded, "Are you sure you don't want to come with us? Or even Sunset and Agatha?" "Yeah, I'm sure." Lilac said, "I spent most of my life here, and this is where I'll stay." "Group hug!" Pinkie shouted. Everyone got together for one last hug, then went into the portals to their homes.