Just because the nameless Guardian of the Champions was gone, did not mean he would be forgotten.
The rest of the Champions soon figured out that their hero was taken from them in that mushroom cloud, they did not stay in the wonderful new land of light. They did not want to, they wanted to go home. They entered the magical box that brought them there and it took them home.
From there they rebuilt their Clan from the ashes of the Kingdom, making it bigger, stronger, and brighter. But they never forgot the one that made this all possible.
With him gone they quickly chose a new leader; Dagger of course. Who better? Unfortunately he still had many problems speaking, so Susan spoke for him. They quickly fell madly in love and understood one another with no need for words.
But they all felt honor bound to send him on his farewell. But what were they to do? His body was surely destroyed in the massive blast.
So they decided to all write letters, why you might ask? Because that's how they felt they could say thank you. Every man, woman, and child felt as though they should write a brief letter expressing their thanks.
Dagger led the walk, holding his note and his head bowed. No one watched from their houses, everyone joined in this time. When they reached the monument they all took their time placing their notes gently on the top. They allowed Dagger to place his on top, he wasn't very good with words so he only a few simple words upon his small piece of paper:
You've saved us all, even if you don't know it. We can only honor your one request and remember you as long as we live.
Thank you.
With all the letters safely atop the monument the timber was lit and the letters were quickly turned to ashes. As the tiny notes burned they all stood there, each holding onto their favorite memory of him.
They all wanted to say something for him, but couldn't find the right words. Instead Cuddles expressed everyone's feelings in the only way he could. He slowly lumbered to the monument, stared at it for a moment. Then bowed his head, sending his own personal thanks to him.
But they could not remember their Guardian so easily all by themselves. They decided that they could do better than leave a simple plaque for him. Instead they built him a statue on one side of the monument, on the other side they respected his love and put a statue of Miranda.
The two angels, forever standing above them. Reminding them what is right and what is wrong.
Miranda had her arms open and a beautiful smile, forever welcoming an caring for them. At her feet it read:
Our caretaker angel and first leader of the Champions, first to fall.
You lead us well, and for that we will not forget you. You cared for us all, like the mother we never had. We will never forget you.
But now you may rest in peace, now the Champions lay their caretaker angel to rest.
Nameless had his armed crossed, guarding them. But they decided to give him his signature grin. At his feet it read:
Our guardian angel, second to fall.
But you fell for all of us. You gave your one life so that the Champions could have many more, for that we will never forget you. You always stood before us, guarding us from any harm that may happen.
And you succeeded.
But now you may rest, we can guard ourselves. Be with your love now.
As for the tribe of the Equestrians, they slowly fell apart without their brilliant leaders. No one could match up to them. Little by little everyone left for this new place that they heard of... It was called the kingdom.
Starburst signed the book with his name and a small four pointed star, just like the one that was his cutie mark. His coat and wings were a shining silver, his mane a deep blue, his eyes were equally blue. He put it his book back on the table, he would bring it back to Twilight tomorrow. But tonight he had a very important date.
Just like he had told that Hunter-Brony he made a book on saving Equestria, although he was still working on a title. Maybe 'Saving Their Souls'? It had potential...
He shook his head and focused on the task at hand... Hoof, he was still getting used to being a Pony. Trotting up to the flower stand he caught the Mare just before she was about to close up.
"Hello, do you have a certain flower here?" He asked.
"Depends, what flower is it?" She asked.
He had done some light reading on flowers earlier at the library and knew the perfect one. Turns out she did have one in stock, she gave it to him and he paid her the bits. Without another word he flew to where he was supposed to meet Maple.
He found the lone cloud floating high above Ponyville and landed on it, next to a familiar crimson Mare.
"Hey." The Mare said. "What that's you got?"
He smiled. "A Lotus flower, I got it specifically for you."
She smiled happily. "Really? What's the occasion?"
He shook his head. "No occasion, I just thought you deserved better than a little old dandelion. Besides, it reminds me of you."
She cocked her head. "Why's that?"
"Well, a Lotus is a beautiful flower. But it only grows in harsh conditions. It reminds me of you because you grew up under my evil father, yet you're unbelievably beautiful."
She blushed. "Thank you." She took the flower from him and set it behind her ear. "There, hows that."
He smiled. Even if they were both Ponies now, they still saw each other as they did when they were Human. He could still see her beauty as clearly as he did two years ago. "Absolutely amazing."
She smiled contently and patted the cloud next her. He understood and sat down next to her, she scooted closer to him until they were touching. Then she laid her head against his shoulder.
He smiled and looked up at the stars that had just appeared. "You know what my first thought was when I saw the night sky for the first time?"
The Mare numbly nodded with her eyes closed.
The Stallion smiled to himself. "I thought that it was the second most beautiful thing I've ever seen."
She removed her head and gazed into his eyes. "Really? Then what's the first?"
He smiled and gave her a light kiss. "I'll give you one guess."
She returned both the smile and the kiss. "You're such a charmer." She joked.
He let out a light chuckle and she laid her head back against him. "I love you Maple." He said.
"Say my real name, the one you gave me." She asked.
He chuckled again. "I love Miranda."
She smiled to herself. "I love you too Ben."