//------------------------------// // Epilogue // Story: The Monster of Cane's Hill // by ArgonMatrix //------------------------------// Princesses Celestia and Luna soared across the snowy barrens, the latter scanning the horizon very closely. “Perhaps the earth ponies were mistaken,” Celestia said. “Perhaps,” Luna said, “but I find that unlikely. That elderly mare was quite sure of herself. Apparently this ‘monster’ killed her mother. That is not a fact easily mistaken.” “Of course, but how are they certain this Cane pony had anything to do with it? No one has seen him in decades.” “They claimed that if anyone knew of this monster, it would be him. He was supposedly quite the strange pony.” Celestia nodded. “Remind me, though. Why are we seeking this monster in the first place? Seems like a fruitless venture to me.” “We must understand the past in order to build a strong future, Tia. You taught me that.” “I know, I know,” Celestia said, smirking. “But still, I—” “Halt!” Luna called, holding out a slowing hoof. “Look there in the distance!” Celestia squinted at the horizon. Just through the misty atmosphere, a decrepit mansion sat atop a hill. Its colours were dulled and its roof was peaked with a thick layer of snow. “Do you think that’s the infamous Cane’s Hill?” “Only one way to find out.” Together, Luna and Celestia pushed through the icy sky towards the distant mansion.