//------------------------------// // Chapter 26: Ministry of Peace and Harbinger of Destruction`s Regiment // Story: Fallout Equestria: Moon`s Malestrom // by EuphorianPony3 //------------------------------// As we progressed back to New Appleloosa a note flew onto my nose I opened the letter “Dear Full Moon” “I went to find my friend, Pinkie Pie, i`m sorry I left you in Daiquiri Town… I don`t like sad scenes I hope you have luck on your travels” “Your friend” “Diana” “PS Also, Apple Fritter said she forgives you,” “So that`s where she went off to” I whispered as I dropped the letter and as I muttered again “Thank you Apple Fritter, I pray for you to live a happy life”. Fluttershy then came up to me “Is something bothering you, Full Moon?” I looked back at her “I`m going through serious problems at the moment, i`ve made mistakes before the war, i`m trying my best to please these ponies but, every time I say those words my heart slowly crumbles away… into despair” Fluttershy placed her hoof on my cheek “Don`t worry Full Moon, there`s always light at the end of the tunnel” I replied laughing a little “That light`s starting to fade away…i`m sorry Fluttershy for releasing these problems on you, You`re the Ministry of Peace I should not burden these problems on you, you deserve better… a Pegasus with so much to live for, the most kindest pony who ever lived, I can`t speak of your actions which your kindness swept through Equestria like a tornado, I lack the wisdom but you do not, which is exactly why my mother entitled you the name Ministry of Peace” My words touched Fluttershy`s heart as she held her heart with her hoof “You-you believe in my wisdom?” I replied “Yes… i`ts almost like being taught by Zecora herself…” Applebloom was too busy sleeping to notice the conversation. Fluttershy replied in a quiet tone “Thank you Full Moon… i`m glad to have you as a friend,” I responded in the sweetest tone “And I am too” Fluttershy then approached my face for a nuzzle… New Appleloosa approached our vision as Fluttershy flew along happily, I enjoyed that I like having ponies walk along happily… one of my cherished moments, As we continued to New Appleloosa I noticed a large figure among the residents I then ran up causing Fluttershy to fly faster “Is that… yes it is!” I then started to run faster as I approached the gate and I saw my mum at the entrance “Full Moon!” Luna spoke in a sweet tone trying to not release the pain and sadness inside her heart. I ran into her arms “Mum!” As we hugged each other to near submission Luna then grabbed my cheek “I`m sorry Full Moon but I have to tell you this…” I then looked at her with a worried expression “What, is that mum? Where`s Celestia?” Luna then took a deep breath “I`m, sorry to tell you this Full Moon but Celestia… has, died” Luna then dropped to the floor letting small tears come out “What! Who done this?” Luna then looked up at me “Discord, but he… passed away too” I then replied to a shocked expression “How?” Luna then explained “Discord, pulled out a grenade… but he didn`t know it contained the Pink Cloud, it killed both him and Celestia, I survived because Celestia transported me here I than started to let out small tears as well “I`m so sorry to hear that mum…” Just then a gunshot was fired and a black unicorn with a burning trail appeared with a pistol pointing out at Luna. Linger was there with smoke coming out of his pistol which just fired a bullet into Luna, collapsing on the floor as I pulled out my sniper rifle and quickly shot a bullet at Linger`s leg incapacitating him I then quickly rushed to Luna “Are you okay?” Luna, choking for air and spurting out blood “No, i`ve reached my limit, I can`t take anymore pain, just please live a joyful life" “Please... Full Moon... I got something I want to pass on.” Luna coughed again, blood seeping through her lips and dripped down her chin. “Full Moon... Go on lots of adventures. Don’t start fights.. but always stick up for your friends. Fight for what you care about and what you believe in. Respect your instructors...” She coughed again, more blood gushed out. “Don’t let any pony tell you, that you’re no good for any reason.” “Don’t get...Don’t grow resentful of gifts if you feel like you did not earn them. There is always a purpose... Save your bits but also be a little bit charitable... Another thing, about mares...” Her lip trembled but tried to produce a smile, “Fillies and mares ... don’t fall for the first one you see, it hurts when you realize that you are not what they want. Marry a smart mare like you have and don’t get mad if they’re smarter than you. You married some pony who likes you for you and not because of your title. It’s okay to take interest in a mare that is not the same species then you. Remember...i love you... Just remember when you feel like you’re going down, there is always a little angel on your shoulder that is going to tell you to get up... because me,... every pony loves you... And always will.” Luna then gagged her last breath as she had her hoof on my mouth as she seeped her last tear… I stared at my mothers corpse, resentful for her. And all that she has ever done for me, Always put her life before others, shielding me from any harm… I stared at her with tears seeping out of my eyes, I knew this was going to happen… My family`s dead… Dead. My dad, my mother, and my auntie just recently deceased and I have no clue where my brother Infinity is… I looked at Linger whom had blood gushing out of his shin sprawling everywhere gagging in pain, I arose from my mourning stance and walked to Linger as I pointed my rifle at his face I then said “Finally, you`re dead… no more torture from the hoofs of you” Linger then gagged a last couple of words “I have no fucking clue on what you`re on about,” I then stared at him as I aimed down the sights “Give me a good reason not to end your suffering” Linger then stared at me laughing a little he then retrieved his pistol and pointed it at his head “Goodbye motherfucker! See you in Hell! Outta sight. Outta mind” Linger then fired the pistol blowing his brains out which stained the floor he was laying on the corpse of him which laid sill had blood coming from his brains which had small pieces denting the rocks. Fluttershy ran up to me where I was standing next to Linger`s body, “Full Moon, it`s okay he`s dead” I then punched my head to stay standing “I know…” I then started to walk away from the body as I then collapsed on the floor… I woke up, which my eyelids were barely keeping open, Vinyl Scratch was looking at me crying on my stomach where I was lying upon a stretcher I looked at Vinyl “Vinyl? Is that you?” Vinyl then started to hug my neck and cry uncontrollably “Full Moon! You`re alive!” I looked at her with a confused expression “Why would i not be?” Vinyl then laughed sarcastically “Yeah well you had all of us scared. By Celestia how many times are you going to faint today?” I then laughed “She`s not here, up in heaven, like my mother” Vinyl nodded “We need to come up with a new word” I then started to laugh as Applebloom entered the house jumping on top of me “Dad! Ah knew you did not die easily!” I then stroked Applebloom`s mane “Vinyl, can we look after her?” Vinyl scratch then nodded “Sure, just got permission from Applejack, by the way Fluttershy wants to speak to you” I nodded “Yeah okay then” I then arose from the stretcher with slight head pains. I got to the cabin where Fluttershy resided into “Full Moon” Fluttershy then spoke, I then instantly replied “Fluttershy… how are you?” Fluttershy squeaked “Yes i`m fine but i`m more concerned of you…” I then replied in a distrustful matter “Nothing`s wrong” Fluttershy refused to take my word for it, “I know something`s wrong, involving your family correct?” I then had no choice but to give in “Yes, it is… after learning that Celestia`s passed away, then my mother… I have no family” Fluttershy then felt pained as if something has just struck her “I`m sorry to hear that your family`s passed away… What about your brother or your father?” I then laid down on the chair as my head rested and my neck laid among the top section “My father? I haven`t seen him for years even before the war, so I, presume him as dead…also my brother the same here, same situation,” Fluttershy then replied in shock “Infinity?” I then replied in shock “You know him?” Fluttershy nodded “Yes I do… he`s my husband…” I then went into complete shock “What?” as my head then leaped of the chair and faced Fluttershy, “Before the war… I, I met this colt, Alicorn but I didn`t mind… he was the most sweetest and understanding stallion i`ve ever met, likes and treats animals the same as I do… after a couple of dates and so, we got close and we loved each other” I then replied now where my mind was at rest “You loved him huh?” Fluttershy whimpered “Y-Yes, I never loved a stallion as I did with Infinity” I then nodded as I understood her “Know where he is?” Fluttershy talked as she was fading into a whisper “N-No, I worry for him so much” I then held her chin up “Don`t worry Fluttershy, if he matter`s this much to you, i`ll bring him back” Fluttershy then looked worried “But-But what if he dosn`t remember me?” I then reassured her “He will… I know how he never forgets things” Fluttershy then drew a smile “Thank you Full Moon… please bring him back in one piece” I then drew to a hug “It`s a promise… you don`t deserve to die in loneliness” I then started to walk out of the cabin and then Fluttershy called me back “Full Moon” I then turned around “Yeah?” Fluttershy continued “Good luck… tell him” I then reassured her “Don`t worry Fluttershy, i`ll bring him back”.