Chapter 10-The True Epilogue
Celestia walked into her bedroom, tired from the day. She removed her crown and walked over to her mirror and looked at herself. She sighed and tapped on the mirror 4 times. The mirror shimmered and Celestia walked though the mirror.
She went down a dark hallway and into a large room. There was a giant mirror in front of her. It also shimmered and a silhouette appeared. “Hello there, Celestia. Tired from your long day?”
“Shut up.” She said wearily. “You know why I'm here. You sent the griffon here didn't you?”
“Maybe.” the voice said. “I just wanted to see how he would hold up in a real fight. You don't think Nightmare was actually trying when she fought him, do you?”
Celestia shook her head, “Just....leave him alone for a while. He's still trying to adjust.”
“No!” The voice boomed, making the princess flinch. “I've waited for over a thousand years when you sent him to that planet. You're weaker now then you were then. Raising the sun, moon AND keeping the stars lit is a hard task for one alicorn. Don't think that I won't come and reclaim my debt you owe.”
“And just what makes you think you can take it?” Celestia asked, hardning her voice. “My siblings and I would stop you.”
The voice laughed. “Oh sure. One tired alicorn, one alicorn that still struggles with her past, and one alicorn that has a cursed body and too much power to even know what to do with.”
“I just need to remove the curse and then...” Celestia started.
“Then what? You know that alicorns aren't immortal. Why have Starlight believe that?”
“I....” Celestia stopped.
“You don't even know.” The voice said. “Or maybe you do, and you're too ashamed to admit it. One more thing, princess. What will the prince do when you pass on from this world?”
Celestia looked up, looking worn out again. “He's stronger then me and Luna. She can help him learn how to raise the sun until I find a predecessor.”
The voice chuckled. “It's truly pathetic, how I have more control of you then you do yourself. I'll call you again when I want to talk, but remember this. I will collect my debt from you, and it will be soon.” The silhouette disappeared.
Celestia turned and walked back to her bedroom, ending the spell on the mirror. She walked onto her balcony overlooking Canterlot. “I'm so sorry, Starlight....”