Epilogue: The Final Day
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Hey there…… I mean what’s up…. jeez it’s weird talking to a book, well it’s better than talking to Owluicious, I guess.
Whatever, my name’s Spike, this is my first official entry into what I call, Spike’s Epic Dragon Journal of Awesomeness. Rainbow Dash calls it a diary though, but forget what she says. I say that it’s an Epic Journal.
As part of Twilight's conditions for me going on this journey, she made me promise to write down a record of everything that happens to me. She even gave me a copy of the friendship journal that she has, and she wants me to document each and every experience, both the good, and the not so good. So basically I’m pulling a Daring Do, and documenting my life from this point on. Personally, I think that this is a bit much, but its the price I have to pay for true freedom. She also gave me several sets of rules to abide by as she packed my things for me. By the time she was done, the mere thought of lifting that bag gave me back pains
I think what made it really painful though, was watching her hold back her own sadness as she packed it…..
Hey, Epic Journal, did you know that Twilight gave me over two hundred different conditions and rules?
And that it took up two full rolls of parchment?
And that I had to write them all down!?
She was also somehow able to fold the whole thing, into a tiny square. Just a secret between us, I’m really, really afraid to open it. Not only because I’m afraid that it’ll be impossible to refold, but also because some of the stuff that she wrote on here was really messed up!
There was one that said, ‘Don’t go kissing any mares.’ Like I would ever cheat on my beloved Rarity. There’s another that says ‘Don’t eat too many sweets, you may need to work out a bit more.’
What does that even mean, I’m not fat, and look at Pinkie Pie, she eats her weight in food during breakfast.
There’s also some stuff that I don’t even understand. Like ‘Always pack some rubber.’
Rubber what? Why should I pack it, what’s it for? I need to go ask Rainbow Dash again, she seems to know this stuff. We’ve gotten along much better since we switched back to our normal selves. She flies more often though, but when she’s not we hang out more.
That actually makes me a little bit sad, due to the fact that I’m leaving tomorrow. She asked if she could go too, but I turned her down. I have to go alone, or else what’s the point.
Back to Twilight’s rules though, basically, they’re nuts. I mean, some of these are fine. But again, some are just plain weird. I really do understand why she’s concerned, but just between us, Epic Journal, I really don’t plan on following all of them, only the one’s that make complete sense or sound helpful. I do remember a few rules that I think may help me. In fact, Twilight also included all the friendship letters and entries that both she, and all of the girls learned, so that I could use them on my trip. That was really nice of them, even if it added a second roll of paper to the package.
Anyway, Pinkie Pie’s throwing me a going away party, so I have to go, I may or may not come back to write about it.
Oh, my, Celestia, that party was so amazing, but it was also very sad. I’ll focus on the amazing part first.
Pinkie Pie went all out on this thing. She made hundreds of foods, got almost the entire town to show up, and even hired DJ_Pon3 to play for me. It was like it was my birthday or something. I should leave town more often.
Everypony danced and partied and had so much fun, me included. But when it was time for it to end, which I wish that it didn't, everypony formed a line, and gave me something that they thought would help me. Lyra gave me one of her old lyres. “Music doth soothes the savage beasties!” she told me in a funny accent. I tried it out, and it's apparently enchanted to automatically play whatever melody that I'm thinking. So, awesome!
Bon Bon gave me the recipe for one of her special candies. “Eat them whenever you feel down. They can be made anywhere”
Zecora gave me an array of colorful potions. “To the dragon following the same path both rocky and loose, I pray that these potions may be of some use. Tread wisely young one, for a sense of self is not so easily donned, take it from one, who has already gone.” I swear her and her riddles confuse the hay outta me, but I think that I get this one.
The Cutie Mark Crusaders came up together, and gave me a set of capes, they made me promise to help any blank flanks that I come across, and to tell them of the cutie mark crusaders mission. Apparently, I’m an unofficial member. yay…….
Rainbow Dash gave me one of her Daring Do books. “So you don’t get bored alright.”
Rarity gave me a magically enchanted gem. She called the spell a deuw-something. It’s supposed to help me out when I’m in trouble.
Applejack gave me a hoof written note. “Iffin ya ever need a place to stay, just find the nearest Apple family, and give ‘em that note.”
Fluttershy gave me her phoenix feather, the one she got from Philomena. “It’s good luck, and it’s magical. The aura alone is enough to ward off many dangerous animals. That way you don’t have to hurt them by defending yourself.”
Pinkie Pie gave me…… something. “It’s a bag of wind!” she called it. She wouldn't tell me what it was for, she only said to NEVER open it indoors.
Even DJ_Pon3, or Vinyl as she wanted me to call her, gave me some cool shades, and her autograph. “If you’re ever low on cash, just sell one of these and you’ll be good to go bro.” She’s so awesome!
It went on like that, everypony would give me something useful or fun. Derpy gave me a bottle of bubbles, Raindrops would give me a cloud in a bottle that makes water. Button Mash even gave me his JoyBoy. Everypony gave something to me, out of either concern or respect, except Berry Punch and Cloud Kicker. For some reason, Twilight took their gifts away.
Even so, I learned not to be greedy, I learned to turn some gifts away, gifts that I couldn't feel that I would find a use for, like Roseluck’s flowers or Snowflakes weights. Although, I remembered to thank each and every one of them for their feelings and thoughts alone.
But, there was one pony who gave me more than just a gift, he also gave me advice that I feel will never leave my heart, and I barely even knew him.
Time Turner was the last pony in line. First, he gave me a cool watch and a blue backpack. “I almost never give advice, but I might just say this to you; always search for the truth. Now, go forward, find your beliefs, and remember, courage isn't about not being afraid, it’s about being afraid but doing what you have to do anyway, just as you are now.” he told me.
I’m not sure what he meant, or why it had such an effect on me, but I have a feeling that I will find out soon.
A few minutes ago, I tried putting a few things in the backpack he gave me. By the time I realized it, I had put everything in there! Seriously, every gift, food, or book that I had, it all just fit, like the insides bigger or something. I have to admit it, that’s a pretty awesome thing to have, I really hope that I don't get robbed.
In the end, Twilight just stared at me, watching me, as if she was looking for some sort of reaction. I realized that everypony was staring at me. It wasn't until I asked them what they were looking at, that they erupted in cheers.
Twilight walked up to me, and gave me a huge hug. Apparently, this was a test to see if I could control my greed. She said that if I couldn't control my own dragon greed, and hoarding tendencies, then I wasn't ready to go out on my own. Apparently, I passed. She looked me right in the eye, and said that I was ready, then everypony bum-rushed me, all at once saying their goodbyes and farewells.
By the end of it, I was crying along with everypony else. I have to leave tomorrow, so I should get some rest. I’ll come back, Epic Journal, and I’ll tell you everything that happens from here on in.
I know this can’t be all.....