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// Chapter 24: Epilogue 
// Story: Anon Begins 
// by 23 KM To Nerdiness 
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"So then, boulders hitting my hands, ricochets off my palms, I'm talkin' BOOM BOOM BOOM! Sounded like we were filming Drumline 3. And that's when the fire kicked in, provoking the frightened jerkwad."

"And he was all 'Stay back, stay back!', and he-"

"Whoa, calm down bro," you cut the dragon off. "I'm getting to the good part."

You and Spike are valiantly telling Cheerilee's class your epic and "perilous" adventure in the Dragon Lands through skillful origami with your guitar.

"He throws a fireball and I returned to sender, leaving him a soot-covered mess." you say, turning a red dragon figurine pitch black.

"What awesome moves do you know?" Scootaloo asks excitedly.

"Hm, just the basics. I know karate, kung fu, John Wu, judo, kendo, taekwondo, anything-you-can-do, Wu Tang Klan and, uh....tai chi."

"Are you SURE you did that?" AppleBloom asks skeptically.

"Spike, light it up, bro."

The dragon takes a deep breath before setting your left hand ablaze. You present your burning proof to the awestruck foals before extinguishing the flames in your clutches.

Damn, that bucking hurts.

"And that's how he vanquished Garble!" Spike states, triumphantly stepping on the charred figure and reducing it to ashes. Soon, you and the class burst into laughter upon hearing the name.

"That'll never get old." you snicker.

"Alright. Break is over, you two." Twilight says through the walkie. "And don't give me that 'five more minutes' deal again, Spike."

The little dragon slams his mouth shut upon hearing that last part.

"On our way, Twi."

Every foal then groans in disappointment.

"Sorry, kids. Duty calls, and if you say 'literally' just once you'll be the next dragon vanquished."

Spike slams his mouth once again.

You hoof bump every excited foal as you two walk out of the schoolhouse.



That evening, after your shift, you and Spike meet the girls at  a relatively tall hill, a perfect spot for the get together you're having. And what a spread there was. These mares have really went all out with this.

"So, what do you think?" Twilight giggles.

If your mouth could comically water like a waterfall, it would have.

"This is perfect," you utter with a warm smile, only for it to fade away as you spot a pie in a pink tin. "But I am NOT eating that."

"Heh, you two're just 'n time!" AJ nods.

Soon, you and Spike get settled and ate to your heart's content. Well, you two would've bro'd out if the others weren't around. You blindly slurp a spaghetti noodle when you feel something tugging it. You're soon staring dead at a wide-eyed Starlight.

"Heyyy, you." you say mouth full.

"Hiiii......you." she muffles back.

Eventually, you both realize your slurping is pulling you closer.

And closer.

And CLOSER...

"Spike, get a knife, GET A KNIFE!" you utter frantically as you slowly close the distance between you and your unicorn pal.

The dragon rummages through the picnic basket until he returns with a butter knife and lightly cuts the noodle in two, saving you and Starlight from an awkward fate.

"You're a lifesaver, bro." you pant heavily.

"Ya know you could've pulled it apart easily, right?" Spike points out in a sly tone.

"T-The spaghetti was too tender, I couldn't stop it!" you stutter in defense.

"Y-Yeah, Pinkie must've added something to mix!" Starlight inserts.

"Heeeey!" the party pony groans.

"Uh huh, sure." the cheeky dragon says AS he's going to sit by Rarity with googly eyes.

Hypocrite.

Without warning, Starlight leans in, wraps you in a hug and gives you a split-second peck on the cheek.

"Ugh, pony germs. Why, though?" you playfully groan in disgust.

"To annoy you. Don't think I'm letting you off the hook for trying to leave here without even saying goodbye."

"I was going through my feels, I lost track!"

"Hush, they're about to start!" Rainbow hisses in excitement.

Soon, fireworks launch from the far off mountains into the sky as the sun descends on the horizon and light up as the night arrives. An amazing spectacle to behold with everyone.

"Beautiful, isn't it?" Starlight asks.

"Yes it is." you reply.

You are Anon.

And you couldn't be happier.

THE END