Epilogue
Ultio
The night had once again fallen over Equestria. The moon lit the surrounding capital of Canterlot with a gentle hue as only a few ponies still wandered enough to enjoy its beauty. Tiberius once again found himself on his normal patrol route, rounding a corner just above the Royal Gardens as he made his way to check the perimeter. He had not been assigned any partner on this night, finding it a quiet relief from constantly being asked questions from every other guard that came across him. His guard armor rested nicely against his form, specially fitted for him by Luna’s request. He held firm to his spear, craning his neck around a large bush to observe the gardens contents.
“What is that?” Tiberius mumbled to himself. He made out two forms, one on the ground and one on top. It was obviously equine shaped and the two seemed to moving in unison with another. There was very little doubt in Tiberius’ mind what was going on, though he wondered why anypony would dare do such a thing out in the open. For the thrill of it, perhaps? It didn’t matter. He would put a stop to it, casually rounding the corner and carefully making his way down a set of stairs as his sandaled feet touched the grass. “Alright now,” he called out to the two ponies, barely able to make them out in the position they lay under a taller shrub, “I think you guys should.....stop...”
Tiberius eyes widened, his face growing pale. He watched as the figure on top continued to rip flesh off of the dead corpse below it. Green eyes suddenly shot open and glared at him. He felt a shiver run up his spine. “Alarm!” Tiberius shouted holding his chest armor’s pendant, “Changelings! No, Nightmare!” He glanced to his left and right, seeing the form of Lunar Guards appear over walls or from entrances. They all quickly made way to his location, Tiberius stancing as he held his spear in a defensive fashion, keeping an eye on the unmoving Nightmare as it continued to glare at him.
“Well?!” He said, glancing to his fellow guards, “Shall we take care of this problem?!”
“No,” said Moon Shift to his right, he glancing towards her. “I think we should take care of you”
He was about to gasp in shock until he saw her form erupt in green flames. Then, in horror, he watched as the twelve or so more Lunar Guards followed suit. Changelings appeared, no longer the harmless love sucking devils they once were. Saliva oozed from their mouths, literally drooling as they slowly approached the human.
“Nightmares,” Tiberius hissed slowly. “How the fuck did you get here?!”
Then, in an instant, they were on top of him. Cries of agony and pain echoed in across the Royal Gardens as more joined into a dark chorus of twisted screams across Canterlot. Up above, on top of Princess Luna’s tower, Queen Chrysalis cackled evilly.
“Now nothing stands in my way!” She declared. “Feast, my children! Feast upon flesh and be renewed!”
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“Revenge”