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// (Prologue) Is it justice or injustice 
// Story: OBJECTION!!!!!! Spike's Sacrifice Was Completely Unnecessary (The Retrial) 
// by Mpony1 
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CANTERLOT DUNGEON, THREE HOURS AFTER THE BATTLE

Chrysalis' vision was blurry as she felt herself come around. She felt like someone had taken a battle-axe to her head.

"Ugh, what happened?" she groaned.

The room that she was in was made of stone and only had one window with three bars. Then she noticed she was on the bottom bunk of a bunk bed. There was another bed on the other side of the room and its occupant was Cozy Glow, who was still unconscious. Chrysalis wouldn't have paid much attention if she didn't notice that Cozy didn't have her horn and her wings seemed a lot smaller. The reality of the situation slowly sunk in for the former Changeling Queen. She jumped out of bed and looked at the top bunk. There was Tirek, who was also unconscious, and he looked like the fragile, old Centaur when they first met him in "Grogar's" lair. Chrysalis then bolted to a mirror and sure enough, her enchanted powers were gone too. She looked like the same creature that she did after she had been defeated by Starlight Glimmer. The only difference was that now, the ends of her teal mane were singed a moderate shade of grey.

Cozy Glow was next to wake up. She too had a splitting headache and felt a lot weaker. She looked back at her wings and noticed they were a lot smaller. She put a hoof on top of her head and noticed that her horn was no longer there. She tried to wrack her brain to figure out what happened, Chrysalis was doing the same thing. Then, all their memories hit both of them simultaneously like a fully loaded freight train. How Spike had nabbed Grogar's Bell from them, how they fired blast after blast at the drake only to for him block each one by using the bell as a shield, and how the bell blew up when they fired all their blasts at the same time, all the while thinking Spike was the dumb one flying toward the power-hungry trio. Only to now realize that was his plan the whole time and they fell for it.

"I can't believe it," Chrysalis growled. "This is 



That repulsive, little reptile defeated all three of us."

"Yeah, thanks to you," Cozy Glow bitterly remarked.

Chrysalis was taken aback, "Oh, really? And how was it my fault that we got defeated?" she snapped.

"Oh, I don't know you were the one who had that idiot in your magic grip. You couldn't have ripped out his wings right then and there?" Cozy Glow replied.

"How was I supposed to know he would go and pull something like that? I thought I pulled on his wings hard enough to break them and render them useless. I just wanted to give him back to those stupid ponies so they could all enjoy a miserable death together," Chrysalis hissed back.

"And that's the second reason why this is all your fault." Cozy bellowed. "You grabbed Spike for the soul purpose of using him as a hostage to get the Mane 6 to stop fighting, unless they want you to rip his wings off and when they did stop fighting back, the next thing you do is literally throw away your leverage just like that...... WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT? They could have teleported out of the way because of it."

"But they didn't!" Argued Chrysalis. "They stayed and were ready to accept their demise."

"Clearly not, Spike! Because you gave him the opportunity to screw us by letting him go." Cozy argued back. "If you had just held on to him and just let me and Tirek, take care of things. HE WOULDN'T HAVE GOTTEN THE CHANCE TO TAKE THE BELL AND TRICK US INTO MAKING IT EXPLODE!"

Cozy and Chrysalis' argument soon found its way to Tirek's ears. At first, it worked its way into his dreams, but then it slowly drove the Centaur into consciousness. He let out a groan and sat up. Chrysalis and Cozy didn't seem to notice him, they were too busy arguing. The old creature looked around at his surroundings, a medium-sized room made of stone with just one window with bars on it, one bunk bed, and one regular bed. He looked himself over and instantly realized that his hulking, muscular, rejuvenated frame was gone, replaced with his old, brittle, skinny body. Like Cozy and Chrysalis, he too recalled the events of his defeat at the hands of Spike. Unlike Cozy and Chrysalis, however, he didn't jump in and argue with them, but instead rolled back into bed, pulled the covers over him. He figured he was in enough trouble as it was and felt it was best to just keep his mouth shut.

"Which was also, bullshit!" Spat Chrysalis in frustration. "Grogar's bell was literally designed to absorb and take magic. So why the hell would it explode from taking some of ours?"

"Though I hate to say it, but you're right." Cozy said calming herself. "Why would something literally made to take in magic get destroyed by it? Don't tell me we overload it after taking both Discord's and the princesses magic."

"Of course not!" Said Tirek, sitting up in his bed to join the conversation. "That would be ridiculous! Grogar wouldn't make something with such a glaring weakness, like limitation. Remember, I was the one who studied the book we stole in order to learn how the bell works and I can assure you, nothing in that book mentioned anything that the bell can only take on a certain amount of magic. Not only that but during my research, I found out that the bell in its own way is similar to my own magic taking ability, and I to have no real limit to the amount of magic I can take, and I took the magic of Discord, plus all four alicorns at the time, and that was after I drained the magic from over thousands of ponies beforehand and didn't see me explode."

"So, like you, the bell has no limitations," Said Cozy.

"Or you could say that you both never reached your limitations," Chrysalis added. "And that makes more sense for the bell because we only used it to drain the magics of Discord, Celestia, and Luna, nobody else."

"Then why did the bell explode?" Asked Cozy. "It clearly absorbed our magic attacks, storing them up until it couldn't take anymore."

"It's because that drake didn't use it the way it was intended." Tirek answers.

"What do you mean?" Asked Chrysalis.

Tirek looks towards Cozy. "Cozy Glow! You said that you absorbed the sisters magic when they attack you, right?"

Cozy nodded. "Yeah, just as I expected they would. The first move those two made was using their magic to attack me."



FLASHBACK




"And remember how we all used the bell to take Grogar's magic." Said Tirek.



FLASHBACK




"So, what's your point?" Asked Chrysalis.

"My point is that the bell had to be activated first before it can take any magic!" Tirek explained. "When we had the bell, we didn't even know how to use it. Which is why we stoled that book. So, of course that Drake had no idea how to use it, because if he did, he would have drained our magic the same way Cozy drained the sisters." Tirek shook his head. "It was as you said Chrysalis. The bell was literally designed to absorb and take magic, but it was meant to be done the proper way, by activating it, but that drake didn't do that did he? No, he used it as a shield and though it wasn't active it still absorbed our magic, just not in the traditional sense."

Tirek hops off his bunk and began pacing back and forth as he continued his lecture. "From what I read from the book. The bell doesn't simply store the magic inside itself. It opens a portal to its own pocket dimension that only it can access. Keeping any and all magic trapped inside until it is release. HOWEVER! The bell can store magic within itself, but that's clearly not what you're supposed to do, because all your doing is forcing the magic in, like filling a balloon with too much air or water. -

-I don't know if it was because of our magic being too much or the bell was just that fragile when it absorbs magic improperly. What I do know is that damn Drake clearly saw signs that the bell was going to explode and goad us into attacking him. Catching our magic until it finally reached its limits, and our last combined attack was the final push he needed for it to blow up and defeat us." 

Tirek stops his pacing, his back turned to his two comrades. "And there's one last thing you two should know."

"And what's that?" Asked Cozy.

Tirek clenches his fists in anger, before turning around, pointing an accused finger at the two. "WHY THE HELL DID'NT EITHER OF YOU JUST FLY UP TO HIM AND RIP THE BELL FROM HIS GRASP? YOU BOTH HAVE WINGS, USE THEM!"

"DON'T TRY AND TURN THIS ON US YOU OLD FART!" Yelled Cozy.

"Especially since you can fly as well." Chrysalis added. "Some of my Changelings saw you do it during your epic fight against Twilight."




Its True





"I WAS ONLY ABLE TO DO THAT BECAUSE I DRAINED THE MAGIC FROM COUNTLESS PEGASI! Which I clearly didn't this time around. The magic I obtained from both Discord and the bell made me young and stronger only. They didn't contain special traits like Pegasi's flight, earth ponies strength, and unicorn's magic."

"Well, you WERE the one who studied the book." Cozy pointed out. "You must've had known about the bell weakness, hell you just explained why it exploded in the first place. If you knew the whole time that hitting it with magic like that was going to blow it up...... THEN WHY THE HELL DIDN'T YOU TELL US TO STOP SHOOTING YOU OLD FART!"

"I DIDN'T KNOW THAT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN." Tirek counterd. "I didn't read the entire book and my explanation was nothing more than a visual observation, that made the most logical sense. It was a guess, a theory. It's not like could see the bell cracking from a far distance, while that little thief was zipping around all over the place."

Cozy scoffs. "Whatever, it still doesn't change the fact that we lost because you and the succubus over there were completely incompetent."

"What did you say you little brat!" Said Chrysalis.

The three continued to argue with one another. They didn't even notice that two ponies had approach and stood before their cell until one of them spoke up in a loud booming voice.





Getting the trio to stop arguing and turned to see the royal sisters standing outside their cell.

Chrysalis glared angrily at the two as she marched up to the bars to confront them. "And what the hell do you two want? Came here to gloat? GET LOST," Chrysalis shouted back. "You've already defeated us with that horrid dragon of yours. Isn't that enough?"

Celestia's expression suddenly darkened, and her tone seemed a little bit angrier.

"I'll have you know that "horrid dragon" is dead. 

Silence. The trio were completely taken aback by the news as they just stared at the guard in absolute shock.

"Dead!?" Said Tirek. "What do you mean he's dead? How did he die?"

"It's understandable that you three don't know, since you were all unconscious at the time." Said Luna. "So, allow me to explain and then some. Clearly you all remember that it was young Spike who defeated you by causing the bell to explode?" The trio nodded. "The magic surge killed him in a very brutal and painful way. You should also know that he had a harem of 12 girls, each of them grieving the loss of their lover as we speak, one of which suffers from depression and is having the hardest time out of them all. So, show some respect for him. That's the very least you can do," Luna finished..

Cozy and Tirek were very surprised to hear this. The two of them didn't know what to think. Chrysalis, however, just sat there silently with her head held down. 

"He's dead?" Cozy whispered.

The sisters nodded.

"But how could he be dead?" Asked Tirek. "He's a dragon! He can breathe fire, swim in molten lava, and has scales as tough as steel. I get he was still young but an explosion like that shouldn't been able to kill him."

Celestia shook her head. "Except it wasn't a fiery explosion, it was a magical one." She explained. "Combined that with the fact that multiple shards from the bell impaled his body....... He was lucky enough to still have time to speak his final words to his loved ones before passing on."  

There was a moment of silence as the trio took in everything they were just told. Tirek and Cozy both had express looks that clearly showed that they felt bad for Spike. Chrysalis, however.  

"Oh, dear," Chrysalis sarcastically began. "I'm so sorry that had to happen to him but look at it this way. After I met Cozy Glow, she told me about how Spike was an orphan. Maybe now that he's dead, he can reunite with his parents in the bowels of Tartarus and they can all enjoy the comforts that it has to offer to them together. As a family."

Chrysalis threw back her head and began to laugh at her own callous comment. Cozy and Tirek couldn't help but seem a little shocked at Chrysalis' harsh words. They hated Spike just as much as she did, but they had enough dignity to respect the dead. The Royal sisters looks changed from angered to disgusted. Celestia shook her head in disbelief at the former Changeling Queen showing no remorse for the death of a kid before speaking.

"You truly are as heartless as they come, aren't you?" Luna asked angrily. " Do, you truly not have any regret for the young life you have taken?"

"Not even a bit." Chrysalis responded. "All I feel is pure absolute joy from all this."

Celestia let out a sigh. "Then we won't waste any more of our time on the matter. But before Luna and I leave, there's one last thing you all need to know. Tomorrow, we along with those closest to Spike will come here to speak with you all about your recent crimes and pass judgement after hearing your pleas."

"Oh, really." Chrysalis said with a grin. "Well, I'm looking forward to it. I can't wait to see the looks on everyone faces." Chrysalis once again started laughing. Celestia and Luna had nothing more to say and simply left the dungeons.

Chrysalis finally finished laughing and looked at her cohorts. She seemed oblivious at their shocked expression as she continued to speak.

"What? Aren't you excited? That miserable lizard is dead, and I can only imagine what torture those ponies are going through, ooohhh, I can't wait to see the miserable looks on their faces." she said, her tone rivaling that of a filly in a candy shop. "Sure, they may have won the war, but they lost so much more. I only wish I was still conscious at the time to witness that beautiful moment for myself." 

"Chrysalis, don't you have any respect for him at all?" Cozy Glow asked.

"Not a chance in hell," Chrysalis responded coldly. "Don't tell me you actually feel sorry for them."

"Well, we did have a little respect for them being our rivals and all," Cozy Glow admitted.

"We also shouldn't disrespect the dead," added Tirek. "Sure, Cozy and I hated all of them just as much as you did, but we also should know where to draw the line."

"Oh, please," Chrysalis scoffed. "He was a complete nobody, and I honestly cannot believe either of you speaking out in support in him."

"She's right you know!"

The sudden voice caught the trio completely by surprise. They look towards the cell bars but saw no one there. Yet the voice continued.

"The *Speaking out in support of him.* I wouldn't waste my breath if I were you. Not without all the facts in place that is. As we don't really know how Spike truly died exactly."

"Who are you?" Bark Chrysalis. Looking outside the cell to try and see who it is talking to them. "Where are you? Come on out and show yourself."

"I can't do that I'm afraid. I'm not even actually in the dungeons. I'm speaking directly into each of your minds. With a telepath spell. I don't want to risk the guard seeing me and this spell isn't easy for me to hold for very long. So, this visit will have to be short. Just know that I'm a friend. One who's willing to help you if future events calls for it."

"What do you mean?" Asked Tirek.

"And what do you mean by *We don't know how Spike died*?" Asked Cozy.

"Indeed, everycreature knows we murdered that drake!" Chrysalis exclaims.

"Are you sure about that?"

Chrysalis smiled. "100%!"

"Really, because I don't believe that. I've been thinking a lot about what happened on that battlefield that resulted in Spike's death. I didn't get to see what happened since I arrived along with the army, after everything was said and done. But I suspected foul play. I been gathering as much intel as I could around the castle, but unfortunately, there's not much info to give a full picture on the exact details of what happened, and the Mane 6 aren't in a talkative mood right now, but from what little I was able to piece together. It would seem things are indeed leaning towards a theory that I came up with. Which is why I can't speak out in support of Spike. Because if my theory is correct. Well......"

"And what exactly is this theory of yours?" Asked Tirek.

"It doesn't matter right now, not without knowing everything that happened during that final fight."

"You know we could just tell you!" Cozy suggested. "We were there after all."

"True, but sadly, I don't have time for that. As I said this spell isn't easy for me to hold, and it's not like I don't have somepony else I could talk to about what happened. I just have to be patient; besides I'm only here to let you know that if by chance the worst-case scenario were to come to pass. I will be there to fight for you with all my resolve and make sure true justice is served. So, until we meet again. Only next time it will be face to face."

With that the voice no longer said anything else and it was clear to the trio that whoever it was had cut the spell. Now alone once again the three villains were left confused with nothing but questions.

With no real reason to dwell on it Cozy and Tirek both let out a sigh and crawled back into bed.

Chrysalis however didn't really care about what the voice said. She just walked toward the window, staring out of it. Even though she was miffed at her cohorts feeling sorry for their enemies, it didn't dampen her good mood. Even though she was defeated, the fact that one of her enemies was killed was reward enough for her.





Erin and Aris two Alicorn twin sisters and Goddesses of heaven.  flew across their kingdom until they reached a large, white house on a lone cloud. Upon reaching the door, they knocked on it and not long it opened to reveal a small purple drake, with a golden halo above his head, and white feathered wings.

"Erin? Aris? What are you two doing back so soon. You just left not that long ago." Questioned Spike. Confused as to why the twin goddesses of heaven came back after bringing him here to this house and reuniting him with his parents, Tyson (Father) and Kimba (Mother) 

Spike's parents are both large dragons who died in a tragic incident when Spike was of course still an egg, and they had been watching over their son for the past 16 years of his life and the three had just been reunited not that long ago. 

Tyson had purple scales that matched Spike's perfectly on the majority on his body. The male Dragon also had a muscular build and had an underbelly with scales that were a lighter tone of purple. His head crest looked almost identical to Spike's, only being a little too pointy, as well as being a very dark purple in color, and he had purple eyes. The female Dragon had a slim build, somewhat like Ember, moderate blue scales on the majority of her body with an underbelly that had light green underscales that matched Spike's perfectly. Her head crest was green in color and was rounded on the top, matching the shape and color of Spike's perfectly. She had Emerald eyes that were also the same color of Spike's.

"We know, Spike!" Said Erin. 

"We're sorry for interrupting your bonding time with your parents, but we have some important news to share with you." Said Aris.

"What is it?" Spike asked curiously.

Erin spoke. "It would seem that your friends will be speaking to your killers tomorrow."

"If you so choose, you can go back to the land of the living to attend the meeting as well as the trial that will no doubt follow at a later date. As is yours and anycreatures right that had their lives taken from through murder." Aris explains. 

"I-I can go back?" Spike asked. Surprised at the news.

"Yes, but that doesn't mean you can interact with anyone or anything in the living world. Nobody will know you're there. You are dead after all and will be nothing but an invisible ghost to them." Erin explained.

"Unless its someone who studies the paranormal and uses that old trick that allows them to see dead creatures. But what are the odds of that happening?" Said Aris. 

Spike chuckled. "Yeah, Twilight never believed in ghost."

"Anyway, that's all we came here to tell you. So, we should get going. Farewell Spike." Said Erin. Before both she and her sister flew away.

Spike waved goodbye before closing the door and running back to tell his parents the news. He definitely plans on heading to that meeting tomorrow.