Three moths later, and Shining Armor walked to the cliffside of the Chateau D'if.
There, he plunged his sword into the ground, and reflected on all that he had been through. Now here he was: a free stallion, whose name had been cleared, and his enemies wicked deeds had been exposed. Though part of him wished that Guild Cadderouse did not need to be executed, along with Neighsay, he partly expected it. Shining had delivered justice unto them, but in the end it was God who claimed vengeance for their treachery. Now all those who were part of that wicked conspiracy were dead, and gone. Never to harm him, or others ever again.
But the price was almost too high as he realized what he had almost become.
"You were right, priest." he spoke aloud. "You were right. I let my hatred control me, and...in the end, it nearly cost me everything. But no more. This I promise you - and God, or The Light, or whatever it's called: All that was used for vengeance will now be used for good. So rest in peace...my friend."
At the same time, Garble approached Shining with Cadence, Albert', Bertuccio, Trixie, Thunderlane, and Pharynx close behind him. The dragon stood behind him, and asked, "So, Zatarra....painful, huh?"
"No." Shining said instantly. He then embraced Cadence, and kissed her forehead - smiling as he saw the crystal ring now on her horn. "I bought this place this place in the hopes of one day tearing it down. But now.....now, the only things I care about are walking off this Island with me. So i'll let it be a reminder of how even the darkest of places can give second chances for a light to shine." He held his friends, and family in a group embrace to symbolize that all were important to him. "Let's go home."
And the group left to return to their new life together. A life that held the promise of freedom, love, and hope for all. The isle would be a further symbol of that as they walked off. For in a single cell, there remained a single inscription. Carefully preserved, and an eternal reminder of what happens to those who suffer the cruelties of this world.
God will give me justice.
The End.