//------------------------------// // Epilogue A: Tragic // Story: My Little Pony: The Lost Soul // by Shadow Master //------------------------------// "The Dark Sacrificial Ritual has begun, absorbing and sacrificing thousands and more of souls to it. The Demon God's now coming back from his prison dimension. Both Mane Six and Dragon Strike Force have to do whatever it takes to defeat Kyuubi Lilith and destroyed the ritual while they still can. With my soul been removed, I'm now trapped and stuck in the Orb of Lost Soul, slowly fading away to be sacrificed for the ritual. I was losing my hope and faith that I could escape and win the fight. But thanks to Iris Crystal and Midnight Sparkle, reminding of what I've done for the world, and both my friends and family need me now. By channeling and focusing my connection and energy to the Elements of Harmony, I regain my Rainbow Power. I then make my escape, and reunite with my friends and family. I also destroyed the Orb of Lost Souls and Dark Sacrificial Ritual Mark, preventing the Demon God's return. By using our Rainbow Powers, we fought and battled with the Chaos Herald of Lust, with the help of Tempest and children. It was fearsome battle with the Dark Goddess, but we managed to defeated her. However, I became tired and exhausted from using so much of my powers to defeat her. I wasn't sure if I can live on or not. Could this be the end of me? "TWILIGHT! DON'T DIE AGAIN!" Shadow Dragon was holding the exhausted and tired Twilight Sparkle in his hooves. All of his friends and children surrounded him while looking at Twilight. Tempest distanced herself from them as she felt she doesn't deserve to be near with them since she led Storm Kingdom and Dark Mystic Ponies invade the capital city. "Please, Twilight, stay with us!" Shadow Dragon pleaded tearfully and agony, "You can't die again!" Applejack cried and sobbed tearfully, "Please, Twilight, stay with us. You've just got back home!" "Mummy..." Nyx pleaded tearfully as she nudged her mother's hoof to pat on her. All of her friends chatted and pleaded tearfully to Twilight to stay alive and not to die again when they just reunited again. Unfortunately, Twilight was too weak and exhausted to move and speak but to look at her friends. She can feel her energy and strength slowly sipping and fading away, but worse, she also felt her soul is begging to leave her body again. "I... I'm sorry, everypony... I really do want to stay alive..." Twilight said weakly and painfully. She then wheezed and coughed out loud, "But... It looks like... I've used up my power to defeat that witch..." "Yeah, we sure did kick her ass," Lance commented. Spike sniffled tearfully, "Without you, we wouldn't be here alive, Twi." "[Rainbow] Yeah! You're an awesome friend we could ask for! [Rarity] Indeed, darling. We would never forget of what you have done for us. [Fluttershy] You've always been there for us. [Pinkie] We'll always love you so much, Twi! [Blazefist] The bravest pony we ever met and have in our team. [Aqua] And not to mention, you'd never give up the fight. [Laxtinct] Yeah. And don't forget about her being nice and caring pony too. [Icy] We'd never forget that, Lax. [Saber] She always put her family and friends before herself. She's indeed a great friend. [Tailtech] Yeah. That's what makes her a princess. [Terrorcreep] We're honored to have you among our friendship. [Shorty] That's affirmative. All the things you have done for us. They're truly memorable." Flare Tiger cried tearfully, "I am sorry. I failed you." Twilight shushed weakly, "It's okay, Flare Tiger... You did... You did what you can do..." Applejack sniffled tearfully as she touched and held her best friend's hoof, "You will always be my best friend and sister." "You are to me too, sister..." Twilight said weakly. She turned and looked at Lance, Spike and Nyx, who were crying tearfully and agony. She sighed, "Mummy... will... always love you..." Lance, Spike and Nyx cried tearfully, "We loved you too..." Twilight turned and looked at Shadow Dragon, "Shadow Dragon... You... You are my... Destiny..." Shadow Dragon hissed painfully and tearfully, "I know, Twi..." Twilight coughed heavily, "I... I love... you..." And just before Shadow Dragon could reply, Twilight's eyes weakly closed down while she gave the last breath to breathe. Her head dropped on her back. Everyone was alerted and shocked by it. They all then cried, sniffled and mourned tearfully over death. Tempest remained silent while bowing down her head, showing her respect to the fallen hero. She's gone again... Kyuubi Lilith grunted in pain as she slowly yet weakly and painfully stood up from the ground. She groaned in pain while muttered and cursed angrily about everything almost ruined by her enemies. Her face is now completely disfigured, wrinkled, scarred and much more uglier than before. Upon touching her once 'beautiful' face, she gasped in shock yet anger about it. She then looked at the broken window's glass reflection. She saw her face being scarred and ruined. Kyuubi Lilith screamed in anger about it. As Kyuubi Lilith turned to shout at them, she stopped as she found Mane Five, Dragon Strike Force and the children mourned tearfully over Twilight's corpse. The Chaos Herald of Lust was in shock and surprise by the event. She then began to laugh amusingly. "So, she's dead? Ha! How perfect!" Kyuubi Lilith exclaimed happily and amusingly, "That bitch deserved it! So much for true love!" Hearing the insult on their dead best friend, the ponies groaned and muttered angrily about it. They turned and glared angrily and tearfully at Chaos Herald of Lust, who is still laughing wickedly and amusingly. Shadow Dragon put Twilight down on the ground. He then readied with his Darkness Blade while approaching to Kyuubi Lilith. That was the last straw she has insulted their best friend." Now, you are finally free from her." Kyuubi Lilith said in relief as she looked happily yet madly at Shadow Dragon, "Now we can finally be together-!" "SHUT UP!" Shadow Dragon interrupted angrily as he swung his blade, cutting and scarring at Kyuubi Lilith's left eye. He screamed in anger, "I'll kill you, bitch! I'll kill you now!" Kyuubi Lilith groaned, "You'll pay for this!" Shadow Dragon screamed as he swung and struck his Darkness Blade at the fearful and worried Kyuubi Lilith, who barely dodge and blocked the attacks with her claws, though she got cuts. This annoyed and angered her to strike back at him, but only her attacks got missed or blocked by the angry Mystic Warrior, who continued attacking her. His friends cheered out loud and angrily to him to finish her off. All: The evil shall not go unpunished The heart of the evil can never be redeemed The evil shall not go unpunished While Shadow Dragon was busy attacking angrily at the weakened and fearful Kyuubi Lilith, Tempest noticed something or someone coming out from the balcony. She gasped as she couldn't believe that Storm King has survived the fall. After climbing over the balcony, he readied with the Obsidian Orb as he was about to throw at both Shadow Dragon and Kyuubi. While readying with her Electrical Shock Blast, Tempest charged off at once. Shadow Dragon managed to gave a big cut on the Chaos Herald of Lust's stomach, which has further injured her a lot. The former Storm Kingdom Commander managed to ram and push Kyuubi Lilith straight at Storm King. They both got trapped and stuck near to the balcony. She then fried her Electrical Shock Blast, which shocked and weakened them including herself. Seeing them injured to move, she then quickly grabbed and taken the Obsidian Orb while readying to throw at both of her enemies. Shadow Dragon and his friends were in shock and concern of what they just saw. They all wondered of what's she doing next now. Choir: Solvet sæclum in favilla (Shall consume the world in ashes) Teste Mystica cum sibylla (As prophesied by Mystic and the sibyl) Quantus tremor est futurus (What trembling is to be) Quando Judex est venturus (When the Judge is come) "Tempest! What are you doing?!" Shadow Dragon asked in concern. Tempest sighed, "Atone my sins. This is where the nightmares ends." "You wouldn't!" Kyuubi Lilith asked in shock and anger. Storm King gulped fearfully, "You don't want to hurt me, Tempest! I can fix your horn! Honest!" "Don't trust him!" Shadow Dragon and his friends pleaded. Tempest narrowed her angry eyes, glaring at her enemies, "I wasn't planning to." She sighed as she gave her sympathy and shameful looks at them, "I am truly sorry for everything especially Twilight Sparkle. Let this be my punishment and fate." And just before anyone could do anything, Tempest screamed angrily as she slammed the Obsidian Orb on the ground, causing it exploded in greenish smoke to engulf and cover all of them at once. She even pushed herself and two enemies over the balcony's bars. All three of them were slowly formed and covered by obsidian crystals. Shadow Dragon and his friends tried to move and stop them, but it was too late. They're slowly turning into statues while falling straight to the ground. Tempest remained firm and silent while Kyuubi Lilith and Storm King screamed in fear and shock. "Damnation!" Kyuubi Lilith and Storm King screamed in shock and fear. Tempest, Kyuubi Lilith and Storm King have completely turned into Obsidian Statues. They all slammed and struck down on the ground, shattering all of them to pieces. Thus, ending three enemies at once. Shadow Dragon and his friends couldn't believe in their own eyes of what they just saw. Tempest has indeed redeemed and avenged Twilight's death by killing the enemies. Though her death was avenged, all of them were still in despair and pain to cry and mourn over Twilight's corpse. She's still gone now. Shining Armor, Princess Cadance and all of their allies have arrived at the throne chamber. All of them were in shock and concern upon what they have seen including Twilight's corpse. Shining Armor, in pain and despair, cried tearfully as he approached to look and hold his sister's corpse. "Twilight? She can't be..." Shining Armor said in concern yet denial. He turned and looked at Shadow Dragon and his friends, who looked down in shame and pain. Forming tears in his eyes, Shining Armor cried out before slammed on the ground before her, "No! Noooooooooo! Twilight!" Shining Armor wasn't alone to cry and mourn over Twilight's death. He was joined by many ponies - families and friends to cry and mourn her death. Tao approached to both Princess Celestia and Princess Luna, where he used his antidote spell to turn them back to flesh and blood. He told them of what happen, the Royal Sisters were in shock and pain of what they just found out. They both too join in tears as well. Shadow Dragon approached and held Twilight close to him for hugging tightly passionately, joined by the rest of Mane Five, Dragon Strike Force and the children. All of them will never forget the sacrifice Twilight and Tempest have made to save the world. The crowd: She was our friend She was our family She's the heart That brought us together When the world is dark As Shadow Dragon slowly stood up, he gently and slowly placed Twilight on stretcher. He, Applejack, Saber and Lance carried it up. Everyone moved aside and let them passed and marched towards the throne chamber. All of their friends and families followed them from behind. They all exited the Canterlot Castle, where they found Mystic-Equestria Alliance and citizens were gathered. Dragoking was there as well. They then shown Twilight's body before them, shocking and despairing them to cry and mourn over her. The Crowd: And at its darkest moment She gave her life to save our world we've got She saved our lives We won't forget you Shadow Dragon: Twilight Sparkle... Three Days Later... At Castle of Friendship's hall, Shadow Dragon and the children, worn black suit and dress, stood before the casket, containing of deceased Twilight. They weren't alone. Mane Five, Dragon Strike Force and Team Fighters. They all sobbed, prayed and said their goodbyes tearfully and painfully to their fallen friends. After that, Shadow Dragon and Mane Five approached and carried the casket as they marched straight out of the castle's doors, where they found thousands and more from families, friends, allies and also Mystic-Equestria Alliance were gathered to pay their final respect and goodbyes to her. Choir: Olim, deus accelere (Someday, God speed) Hoc sæculum splendium (This bright millenium) The ponies and creatures moved aside while formed two lines, allowing Shadow Dragon and Mane Five to march while carrying the coffin. They were followed by the rest of them. All of them were headed straight to Ponyville Graveyard, taking them for two hours of marching. Upon arriving to their destination, Shadow Dragon and Mane Five continued moving and carrying the casket to the top of golden decorated shrine with sparkling star. They then put the casket on the pillar, where Mayor Mare gave the funeral speech for praying and paying respect to deceased Twilight Sparkle. Mane Six, Dragon Strike Force and the crowd remained silent while lowered their heads, paying respect to her. Crowds: Oh, Mystic Gods, We pray for Justice We pray for Mercy We pray for Peace Choir: Olim deus accelere (Someday, God speed) Hoc sæculum splendium (This bright millenium) Accelere fiat venire olim (Let it come someday) After an hour of praying to the fallen heroine, the Royal Guards began lowered down the casket, heading straight to the bottom. They even put tombstone engraved: 'HERE LIES PRINCESS TWILIGHT SPARKLE OUR BELOVED PRINCESS OF FRIENDSHIP AND HEROINE OF EQUESTRIA, BUT ALSO A BELOVED LOVE, MOTHER, TRUE FRIEND AND SISTER 1990 - 20XX' Mane Five, Dragon Strike Force and the rest of their friends, families and allies gave one last bow and pray to the tombstone for one last time. She will be missed and loved so much but never be forgotten for everything she has done for the world. Crowds: Please light our darkest hour So, hope lives on Unite all of us as One Let it come One Day Mane Six and Dragon Strike Force: Someday All: Soon Three Months Later, Things have changed a lot in Equestria and Mystic Realm. Mane Five and their allies have changed a lot since the death of Twilight Sparkle: 1) Shadow Dragon was made as Protector and Hero of Ponyville Town, along with Dragoking remained by his side. 2) Nyx was made as Crown Princess of Friendship. 3) Spike remained as assistant, but also advisor to her. 4) Lance became Commander of Team Fighters, who remained as same and stayed together with him. 5) Applejack moved in to Castle of Friendship and lived together with him, as a way to honor her fallen sister and watch over the home. She even became founder of School of Friendship to teach and build friendship between nations. 6) Rainbow Dash was made as newly Commander of Ponyville Wonderbolts. 7) Rarity was made as Mayor of Ponyville Town, assisted by Shorty as both assistant and advisor. 8) Pinkie, Fluttershy, Icy and Cutie Mark Crusaders worked together for charity and donation. 9) Blazefist became the General of both Ponyville and Imperial Phoenix Military Army. 10) Aqua became the drill sergeant for recruiting and training the soldiers for battle. 11) Saber became the newly Mystic Councilpony of Wind and Emperor of Dragoon Republic Nation. 12) Terrorcreep remained as both infiltrator and spy for his team 13) Laxtinct became the liaison of all the worlds. 14) Tailtech was made as the scientist of Ponyville Town 15) Shining Armor and Princess Cadance were made as the Rulers of Equestria after Royal Sisters have abdicated their throne to them. They also have established the council between all kingdoms. 16) Due to Nezha's poor leadership and crime against Equestria, he was removed and executed while Jade Emperor hasn't recovered. Royal Sisters were made as newly Empresses of Mystic Realm. 17) Flash Sentry was made as Grand Commander of Equestria Royal Army, along with Sunset being his Second-in-Command. 18) Sunburst and Starlight Glimmer became the Prime Minister to assist the Rulers of Equestria. Skullitron: Morning in Equestria A new day appears Sing the Souls of Light & Darkness Ending the tragic tale Of your little pony heroes Sing the Souls of Light & Darkness Despite everything changed around the Equestria and Mystic Realm, the war with Dark Mystic Ponies and Chaos Heralds continued on, with the help of all creatures. Shadow Dragon, Mane Five, Dragon Strike Force and also Team Fighters responded by joining and assisting Mystic-Equestria Alliance to defeat and destroy their enemies. Skullitron: And we wish we could leave you a moral Like a jewel you hold in your palm But here is a riddle to guess, if you can Sing the Souls of Light and Darkness What makes them strong, and What makes them united? Chorus: Sing the souls, souls, souls, souls Souls, souls, souls, souls Souls, souls Shadow Dragon has arrived and returned to Twilight Sparkle's shrine for paying a visit and respect to her. He was joined by the rest of his friends and families as they too think the same thing. They even looked at the clear sky as they imagined and hoped that Twilight is watching over them. They also hoped that when the war is over, they can meet again soon... Skullitron: Their struggles for peace continue Till evil is brought to justice Till two lovers meet again Of the Souls of Light & Darkness END... Review and Suggest...