Journey's End
Sparks and beams of light shot forth. Discord stood back as the light began to grow and surround the Doctor and his companion. The Doctor, whose mane and fur glowed yellow, was almost impossible to look at. Yet through the haze, if one were to look carefully, they might just make out the image of him holding the grey mare as she too was wrapped in the light. If someone were to listen closely as well, they would have heard him calling the mare’s name. But the mare continued to stay limp in the Doctor’s arms.
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Derpy’s mind had been blank. She only just recently woke up. Only to find herself in some empty place. It was filled with an endless darkness and Derpy could not see in any direction as she flouted in the Darkness. There was no sound, yet she thought she heard someone speak a moment ago. It was faint but she knew she heard someone say her name. “Hello?” Derpy called out. She twisted around in any direction she could. She looked around in hopes of seeing where the voice had come from. “Doctor,” She yelled out into the void as she faintly heard her name again, “Doctor where are you? Please answer me.” Derpy wrapped herself in her wings as she fell into a fetal position as tears formed in her eyes. “Doctor…Please answer…I’m scared.”
She thought back to all the times she and the Doctor and saved each other. It seemed like the Doctor got her out of more jams then she had. Now, here she was, asking for his help again. But she didn’t care. She knew that the Doctor cared about her and she cared about him more then he knew. They needed each other. “Alright Doctor, wherever you are, I’m coming!” Derpy looked out into the void again. “But do you think you could meet me half way?” As soon as she said this, a small beam of light appeared in the distance. Derpy’s face brightened up as she took off and flew after the beam. It continued to get brighter as she got closer. It felt so warm. So inviting. She was filled with a feeling of being hugged. She could smell the Doctor and his voice was becoming clearer. She closed her eyes as she felt her hooves touch the light.
***
Discord reached out behind his wings and produced a pair of sunglasses. Though his chaotic powers didn’t truly work in the Void, he could still do small things like this. Even after putting on the shades, the light was still almost impossible to look at. But at least now he could spot Zerum nearby. He was staring straight at the light (how was he doing that?) and had his jaw nearly touching the floor. Discord moved closer to him. Zerum nearly jolted out of his skin as Discord tapped him on the shoulder. Zerum turned to look at Discord. Discord then pointed forward at the light, “Care to elaborate?” Zerum glanced over at the light then back at Discord. “It appears that he is using his regeneration abilities to heal Ditz…I mean the mare over there.” Discord raised an eye brow, “I thought I recognized her.” Discord then looked away in deep thought. Even though I send him to kill her, she returns her again. It seems that things are about to become even more tiresome. Should he realize what really happened to make him kill her, I may lose him as my servant. She was the last piece needed to fall in order to break him. This does not bode well. “Damn it why can’t she just stay dead,” Discord yelled out!
Zerum turned away from Discord and looked back at the light, he knew what was coming next, yet something in his gut told him not to warn Discord about it. Zerum shook his head. He then got up and slowly backed away as Discord continued to rant, not noticing that he was now all alone.
***
Derpy slowly opened her eyes. She was surrounded by a swirling gold light and sitting right in front of her, with his hoofs around her, was the Doctor. He smiled at her. She looked at him confused, “Doctor how are you doing this. Wasn’t I…?” Derpy felt a hoof cover her mouth. The Doctor stared into her with his blue shiny blue eyes. “It doesn’t matter. All that matters is that you are safe. I will always be here for you, just like you are always there for me. We truly make a fantastic team! I couldn't have made it this far without you” He then leaned in. Derpy felt the Doctor’s lips meet hers and world seemed to explode around them.
***
Discord felt his train of thought came to a screeching halt as he felt the world shake around him. He turned just in time to see a wall of light barreling towards him. He barely had a chance to cry out as it hit him like a freight train. Immediately his whole body felt like it was going to split apart, but being an immortal being that wasn’t going to happen. So instead, he found himself being continually pushed back as pain shot through every part of his body. Discord wanted to scream in agony, but that only made it hurt worst. He managed to stare to at his bear paw only to notice the skin was gone and replaced with nothing but bone. He then did a quick body check and found that he was nothing but bone. Again, being an immortal being was not helping him at all.
At least the pain was gone.
Then everything went dark. Discord wondered if perhaps he had reached the end of the explosion. He then fell to the ground as his bones scattered in all directions. His eyes must have melted off because could not see where his head had landed. Though he was literally in pieces, he knew it was only a matter of time before he could put himself back together. By then he was sure that the other Doctor would be gone. This had not been the kind of day he had been hoping for. But should the Doctor return… He would make sure not to make the same mistakes again. Now all he could do now was wait.
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Zerum watched from a great distance as the golden explosion took place. It really was a magnificent sight. It almost made him feel warm inside just looking at something so beautiful after living in such a dark place for so long. Zerum thought back to Discord and then to Derpy. The way she looked at him. He couldn’t help but feel a pang of regret for what had happened but there was nothing that could be done differently. This was punishment for what he had done to her. To his Ditzy. He was willing to pay it in full. Zerum turned away as the light began to disappear. He saw his master was now in pieces. It was time to put him back together and take whatever punishment he was going to give him. But for some reason, it was worth it.
***
Derpy slowly opened her eyes again. She was back in the TARDIS. The Doctor was sitting nearby. As soon she tried to lift her head the Doctor gently placed his hoof on her. The Doctor then smiled at her, “Hey, you need to rest now. I fixed all that I could but your body will still needs time. I am afraid that I may have used up a bit too much healing power on you. I just barely managed to get the TARDIS going again. When we get back I am afraid I may be out of commission for awhile. I am leaving my body in your capable hands.” With that the Doctor collapsed onto the floor. Derpy quickly got up ran up next to him. The Doctor gave her a reassuring look as looked up at her. “I may be out cold for a few weeks but don’t worry, I will be fine. You have already proven you can take care of the both of us.” He then closed his eyes as he whispered “Thank you…For everything.” Derpy got up. She ran out into a hallway (one of ,many inside the TARDIS). When she returned, she had pillow in her mouth and a blanket folded on her back. As she tucked him in, she nuzzled him and thanked him as well. “Good night Doctor” she said as she heard the TARDIS beginning to land.