//------------------------------// // Chapter 6: Final Passing // Story: Six New Alicorns // by JusSonic //------------------------------// Chapter 6: Final Passing The folks in Canterlot are minding their own business, apparently not expecting a thing since the return of Luna as well as the fact that six ponies are now alicorns. Nothing seems unusual...unless you ignore the flash that appears. The citizens of Canterlot gasp and run off to avoid getting hurt or worst. When the flash disappears, six familiar alicorns and one baby dragon appears. One of unicorns in the crowd, Boris, gasps in shock, "Twilight?!" "We did it! We're back home!" Rarity exclaims happily. "Or we're dead," Rainbow said while pinching herself and glancing at the ponies. "Nah, we're back home..." "And in Canterlot too; we're here and..." The ponies then spot a familiar dragon body nearby, not moving. It's Lorcan, the villain who was defeated. He makes a moan groan sound that alerts that he's not finished yet. Applejack yelps, "Hoo doggy, looks like Lorcan is still moving." The ponies remain alert then they saw Lorcan turning his head, opening his one eye with the scar...but Fluttershy notices something for a split second, saying, "Girls...I think I notice something...a change from him." "Wait, are you sure?" Spike asks Fluttershy hopefully. Could it be possible that his brother has finally been saved? "Yes, I think the Elements must've done something to him..." Lorcan groans a bit before losing conscious again, leaving many to ponder what is occurring. Rainbow frowns while saying, "This guy is too dangerous!" "Yes, we should keep him somewhere where the meanie won't cause any killings!" Pinkie remarks in agreement. "No, we got to end the dragon's evil tyranny for good!" Twilight exclaims with a frown. The teenaged dragon has caused too much trouble...even kill her brother Starlight. Lorcan has killed Starlight, so this is personal. "If we keep him locked up, who's to say that he won't escape and do so again? He must be given what was given to Tadaka!" Applejack and Rarity nods in agreement, even Rainbow and Pinkie believes that Lorcan must be destroyed for good. But then, as the alicorns prepare for a final attack on him while the crowd watches on to see what's going to happen, Fluttershy yells out, "Wait!" She rushes over and blocks Lorcan from her friends. "Fluttershy, are yew plum loco?" Applejack calls out to Fluttershy in surprise. "Move it!" "No, please, listen to me! When we hit Lorcan with our last attack, it somehow changed him into good." "Lorcan changed into good," Rainbow ask Fluttershy with a scoff of disbelief. "You're joking, right?" "I like a joke but this isn't funny!" Pinkie remarks to Fluttershy in agreeing with Rainbow. "Fluttershy is right; I don't think that she is joking." Spike said sternly. Twilight and the ones who wish to end Lorcan couldn't believe it. The baby dragon and Fluttershy are defending Lorcan all of the sudden? "Please, listen! Lorcan may look bad back then when he was trying to kill us but let's not forget Nightmare Moon! Luna was taken over by darkness of jealously to doing things that she had no control over. We freed her with the Elements of Harmony." Fluttershy said, reminding her friends of how the Mane six saved Luna from her Nightmare Moon self. "If we could Luna, who was first going to harm ponies from being mistreated, a second chance, we must help Lorcan shed light from the darkness that clouded him for so long...giving him things he lost and/or never experienced since then; feelings of friendship and love." The Mane Six pauses, 4 of them think real hard. Pinkie said, "Wow...Fluttershy does have a point." "Shoot, Ah may not approve 'de idea but maybe she is right...Lorcan should be helped instead o' being wiped out." Applejack said, agreeing with Fluttershy. "Yes, the poor darling hadn't seen friendship or love which is why he was trying to kill us." Rarity said with a nod. "We should swallow our prides or other knowledgeable thoughts to trust our hearts on the case." "Well, okay, fine, Fluttershy does have a point and I trust her for that matter." Rainbow said in agreement, "How about you, egghead?" "No! Lorcan has killed Starlight! We cannot trust him!" Twilight protests as she quickly charges Fluttershy, charging up a magic with eyes wanting to avenge her deceased younger brother. Lorcan woke up, seeing Twilight, preparing to finish him off. The teenaged dragon then asks, "Are you going to kill me, Twilight? I don't blame ya. Go on...please kill me." "I waited a long time for this...Avada-" "STOP!" The Mane Five and Spike yells out, grabbing Twilight, keeping her from using the spell that could end Lorcan once and for all. "Hey, let go! I got to take out Lorcan before he destroys us all!" Twilight exclaims in frustration, upset that her friends would stop her. "Don't kill the dragon! Please? What would it make of you then?" Pinkie pleads to Twilight in concern, calming the mare down. "She's right. Also, what would such terrible act lead in your life, huh? What would we, your family and any other pony think?" Rainbow asks Twilight, causing the purple alicorn to think about that. If the mare kills Lorcan, what would happen then? "And what about poor Spike?" Rarity pleads, making Twilight gasps a bit as she looks to the pleading Spike. "You're cared for him as a baby dragon. If you kill the last member of his real family, even after being relieved of the evil inside, you would end up slaying a good dragon before he can begin a changed life styled." "An' what would yer special somepony Ben Mare think if yew do 'dis?" Applejack asks; Twilight looks down in sadness. "He wouldn't want 'ta love a murderer, 'dat's fer sure." Twilight did much thinking, reliving old memories up to now. The mare isn't a murderer...as much as she wants to make Lorcan pay for taking Starlight's life away...this isn't the answer. Killing never was. The mare is a student of magic, not a psychopath from bad stories. Twilight then cancels the spell. "You're right...Ben, Spike and you girls would never forgive me if I become a killer." Twilight said with a calm sigh. "My teacher would never kill someone, even a killer so an alicorn, it's time I let go of my old hatred. Killing Lorcan won't bring back my happiness or Starlight. Also, such an act may start another cycle in which Spike could enact his brother's role...seeing the loss of someone he loved..." "Very good, Twilight, very good," An unknown voice spoke up as another flash appears. The ponies and the crowd gasp in surprise as it disappears, the Royal Sisters appear, along with Golden Heart, Pinkamena and Gold Wing along with a mysterious figure, the one who was watching them. "Hey, we missed ya!" Pinkamena exclaims eagerly as she waves to the ponies. "We thought you lost when the portal collapsed..." "You were right, old friend." Luna said to someone with a smile. "The ponies have passed." "Yes indeed." The figure spoke up as he appears. It's an old gray unicorn with a white mane, a white beard, yellow eyes and a cyan blue with plain blue magician's hat and cape with stars and moons on it. "Uh, who are ya? Some sort of wizard grandpa?" Spike asks the figure a bit clueless. "No...it can't be...but it is!" Twilight exclaims, apparently almost squealing before she bows down quickly. "You're Star-Swirl the Bearded!" "Uh, who," Applejack ask a bit confused, not sure whom Twilight is referring to. "He's the father of modern unicorn magic, the most powerful unicorn in Equestria, he even has his own section in the library in Canterlot...but I thought Star Swirl died out centuries ago!" Star Swirl chuckles as he explains, "One good thing about the Infinite Realm, it allows even an old unicorn like me to live on beyond my time...or move back and forth between times." "Good work, my students, you have completed the final part of the test." Celestia said to the alicorns, much to their surprise. They passed the final part? "Wait, hold on!" Pinkie exclaims as she took a glass from...whose knows where and drank some water before doing a spit take. "What do you mean?!' "Lorcan attacked us before Twilight and the others could take their test!" Spike exclaims to Star Swirl and Celestia in bewilderment. How could the mares passed their final part if they never took it? "On the contrary, Spike, Lorcan's attack was Star-Swirl's idea." Luna explains with a secret smile. "What," The alicorn exclaims in shock and confusion. It was Star-Swirl's idea for Lorcan to try to destroy them; But why?! "Let me explain. You see, for many ponies that are alicorns must do something not magic can do; the Judgment of Action. It is such a case that alicorns must pass judgment that will relief one's actions on the course they must take for the good on Equestria. Not only for its citizens, but for the one that is to be judged by such actions that were performed. For some, they must give punishments that seem like the right calling to which may lead to reforming and reflecting their actions; Or other times, giving them a chance when they are no longer clouded by such dark and evil actions...to be something better of themselves. And as of such was a test that the Mane Six had to overcome by an unexpected surprise, without even knowing it, and if their judgment was true...those that chosen wisely would pass." Star Swirl explains to the alicorns with a smile. "And you can guess what happened to those that chose incorrectly, failure." "So...by not killing Lorcan...we passed?" Twilight ask Star-Swirl in realization. "Indeed." "But what about Lorcan; what is his role in this?" Rarity asks puzzled while wondering what Lorcan's role in the whole matter or did the formerly evil dragon known all along? "It was redemption." Golden Heart explains to Rarity with a smile. "He was tainted with darkness, hatred and grief for too long. By defeating him and using the Elements of Harmony, the darkness is now gone." "Speaking of which, it's time we see if Lorcan can forgive and move on." Celestia said as she trots up to Lorcan. "Lorcan..." Lorcan, getting up barely, glances at the one who didn't told Spike about him, then demands more than he asked, "Why...why didn't you tell him, Celestia?" Pinkamena gets in front of Golden Heart and gets in a battle stance, saying while getting her blade out, “I know what you done killer and if you dare hurt my big brother, I will rip you into pieces.” “Relax, Pinkamena, Lorcan won’t hurt me, Celly won’t allow him to do so.” Golden Heart said to Pinkamena who sighs a bit. “Fine, but if he makes a move, he’s mine!” Celestia sighs as she explains, "I'm sorry, Lorcan...I felt like it was necessary to protect him by your darkness as that of your father Tadaka's. I feared he may decide to go to your side..." "At least you should've told him. I felt betrayed and upset when I thought that your student took him away." Lorcan remarks with a sigh of betrayal. "It doesn't matter now...your darkness is gone forever as well as your hatred." Celestia said to Lorcan gently. She's right; the dragon no longer feels the urge or need to destroy the ponies as well as wanting revenge. "Lorcan, ever since you were young, I cared for you like you we're my nephew; and how I crave those days back. Please..." "Princess, he murdered my brother!" Twilight explains to Celestia with a sigh. She may no longer hated Lorcan but the mare has never forgotten what happened to Starlight. "Oh? Lorcan, what did you do with the body?" Star-Swirl asks Lorcan with a look of curiosity and amusement. "I...I..." Lorcan said then sighs. "I don't know. When Twilight escaped on that day, the body disappeared, I don't know what happened." "So...there's a possibility that Starlight may still be alive?" Twilight ask hopefully. If Starlight's body was never thought, that means there's a chance that her little brother is alive. "We will deal with that later." Spike said while coming up to Lorcan. "Lorcan, I am glad...I mean, I am peeved that you tried to kill Twilight and her friends...but glad that you are better now. At least come live with us. You don't have to be alone anymore." "Yes, Twilight can have another brother, please please PLEASE?!" Pinkie asks Lorcan with an eager mad smile. Lorcan pause then smiles while hugging Spike, saying, "Spike, you are like mom in any way. Very well...but I don't want any annoyances, got it?" "Not from us, that's for sure." Rainbow laughs as the ponies laughs along with her. "Right now, let's us pause the reunion and greet our new princesses." Celestia said with a smile to the alicorns. "Your training has been completed; you now have control over your powers...so I think it's time..." The new alicorn princesses smile happily, they have passed the training; the six can now control their powers and their flying. It's time for a coronation to begin! ---------------- Everyone from Canterlot to Ponyville, Cloudsdale and the whatnot has gathered to greet their new princesses. Even Boris, who harassed Twilight and wanting her to be his since the colt and filly days, is there; normally he hates Earth ponies but since Applejack, Pinkie and their friends became alicorns alongside Twilight, he now has respect for them. The ponies cheers as Celestia introduces the newest princesses who shall be living in Ponyville, this time, they shall use their powers wisely. Friends and family came to congratulate or welcome their new princesses. At a party later on, the Mane Six smiles while Rainbow said, "Oh yeah, this is awesome!" "Yes, so what shall happen to us now?" Fluttershy ask with a meek smile. "Will our lives ever be the same?" "Well, our lives can still be the same." Twilight said gently. "But as long as we have each other as friends, we will overcome any future obstacle that could stand in our way?" "Hey, you girls got your own destinies." Spike said as he and Lorcan came up, the former looks worried. "Don't I get anything?" "Spike...you have been a good friend and a true brother. But just because we're alicorns, doesn't make us forget that. If you need help or a break, we will be happy to oblige." "Wow." Lorcan remarks while rolling his eyes. "Here, I was worried you will end up taking advantage of Spike now that you are alicorns but I guess that must be paranoidia speaking." "And you little Spikey-Wikey shall get your reward." Rarity said. She then surprisingly kisses Spike on the cheek, causing him to hold still like a statue. "You are just a true hero, helping us against your brother as well as a bit of saving him. You get a date from me later." "Spike, Spike?" Applejack asks while waving a hoof in front of the dazed Spike. "Hoo doggy, looks like yew done paralyze him, Rarity." "Is it my fault that I am like this?" The ponies laugh at this while Lorcan slaps his brother, knocking him out of it as Spike sighs lovingly, "Wow." "Well, girls, once we get settled into Ponyville, we got a new adventure waiting for us." Twilight said in determination while looking into the sky. "What adventure is that?" Fluttershy ask Twilight, she and her friends are curious as to what the purple alicorn was referring to. "We must find Ben Mare...I know in my heart that he's alive somehow. I must find him and bring Ben home!" "And we shall help!" Rainbow exclaims as the other mares cheer on, "Friends to the end." Twilight smiles, it's great to have great friends to help her out. The mare looks up to the sun, saying quietly, "Ben...hang on tight...I will find you..." Tomorrow is going to be an interesting new day in the lives of the Mane Six Alicorns... -------------------- "So what do you girls think?" Twilight ask in the actual reality, smiling to her friends as the show came to an end. "Well, that was amazing!" Rainbow cheers on as she, Spike and the other ponies applaud for the show. "Best what if show ever." "Yep! Gotta say, we done look good as alicorns," Applejack said, thinking of her other self in the other universe. "Hoo doggy, Ah would look so darn fine!" "Yes, it's a shame that we may never be alicorns." Fluttershy said with a sigh. The other Mane Six ponies feel the same thing. It's too bad that there may not be a chance of the other members of the Mane Six to be alicorns just like their friend. "Who knows?" Twilight ask thoughtfully. "You all may be surprised yet. Spike...why not take the rest of the day off and see if Ben and Nyx needs help with the party?" "Yes, madam. I need to stretch my tail a bit." Spike said, stretching his tail while going to the door. He opens it, motioning to Rarity, "Fillies first." "You are so kind, darling." Rarity said as she and the other ponies leave the room. With all that viewing that they did, the girls need to stretch their legs and tend to other things like the party. "See ya later, Princess Twiley!" Pinkie giggles as she bounces out of the library. Once the Mane Six and Spike leaves, Twilight put the machine away, doing some thinking. It would be nice if her friends would be alicorns...so that way, the mare may not be lonely when time passed and old age could take them...Twilight has the Royal Sisters, Spike, Nyx and perhaps Cadance...but... "Well, who knows? Life may surprise me yet. Everything's going to be fine." Twilight said with a smile as she leaves the library, turning the lights off before exiting. The End Cast list Tara Strong: Twilight Sparkle Ashleigh Ball: Rainbow Dash, Applejack Andrea Libman: Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Pinkamena Diane Pie Tabitha St. Germain: Rarity, Princess Luna/Nightmare Moon, Mrs. Cake Cathy Weseluck: Spike the Dragon Nicole Oliver: Princess Celestia Michelle Creber: Apple Bloom Peter New: Big Macintosh Brian Drummond: Mr. Cake Orlando Bloom: Golden Heart Mark Hamill: Lorcan With special guest voices by Ian McKellen: Star-Swirl the Bearded Crispin Freeman: Boris Shannon Chan-Kent: Pinkie Pie (singing voice) Vic Mignogna: Lorcan (sane voice)