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// Epilogue 
// Story: The Origin Chronicles Vol. 1 
// by SmokeShadow95 
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	The ponies rejoiced after that night. All the ponies returned to civilization. A grand celebration was to be held in Canterlot. Spike was hailed a hero throughout all of Equestria. And the time after that much happened. 

Luna and Spike remained very close friends for many years after that. The two of them talked a lot, even when Spike was away. He did spend much of his time in the Royal Canterlot Castle when he was in Canterlot. Many ponies speculated that something more was going on between them, but nothing was ever certain.

Flake stayed at the family ice farm for a while before moving on. After one season where she helped another filly learn to use magic she realized that that was what she wanted to do with her life. Her cutie mark appeared and she became known as the best teacher of young Unicorns in all of Equestria. 
As it turns out, Snow Banks did return. With Flake going away to teach ponies, the farm needed another pony. Snow Banks eventually put aside her differences and decided to work for the Frosts. She proved to be an invaluable asset. She had a talent for handling money and became the family financial adviser. She found herself to be very happy there. 

Princess Cadance and Shining Armor continued happily as the rulers of the Crystal Empire. Shining Armor healed from his wounds nicely. He was able to get back to his full duties as Captain of the Guard before long. Cadance fulfilled her promise to the ponies on the outer edges of her kingdom. In just a few short years she managed to drive away almost all of the ice imps from the caves. Many of the small towns were also increasing in size. An unexpected side effect. The Crystal Empire returned to its greatness once again.

Twilight and the girls went on with their lives. With Twilight being a princess most of her time was spent with royal duties. That kept her busy, but she tried to spend as much time as she could with her friends. That was not always easy with the lives they led. 
Pinkie Pie went on to become one of the most successful and popular party ponies in all of Equestria. Her Party in a Box was extremely popular. Ponies everywhere talked about it. She enjoyed every cake filled moment of her life.
Rainbow Dash went to her flying dreams. Years after she was honored to be a member of the Wonderbolts full time. She spent much if her life with them. She even went on to become the leader of the Wonderbolts. She could not be happier with her life. 
Applejack remained pretty much the same. She stayed at Sweet Apple Acres for as long as she could. She was able to keep the orchard the same. It didn't change size or anything. The only major change was Apple Bloom, who grew up to work on the farm for many more years. Applejack's life was a good one, and she like it just fine.
Rarity also met her dream. Many of the most beautiful dresses worn by the most important ponies came from Rarity. She moved to Canterlot and got a much bigger shop. She had more contact with Twilight than most. She made most of her dresses for important occasions. She also traveled around gathering the best materials. It was the best life she wanted, and she loved it. 
Fluttershy also remained in Ponyville. She never cared for such things as fortune and fame. All she cared for was the animals that she tended to. Although, because of her friends word traveled around about her and her amazing skills with animals. She became one of Equestria's living legends. A pony that could calm and care for any animal, no matter how big or small. More than before she got requests from ponies all around. They always asked if she could help with a certain animal situation. She got a little more fame than she was used to, but she still enjoyed the work she did. 

As for Spike? For a while it was all good. The danger was gone and Spike was able to relax. Spike stayed for a while with Twilight in Ponyville. Because of his size he actually had to find a place of his own. He took a page out of Zecora's book, and created a home in the Everfree Forest. It was on the very edge, and could be seen from the town. He spent a whole year with Twilight back in Ponyville. Although they all traveled around to help the ponies rebuild. Galeek and his minions caused a lot of destruction. But Spike was happy to do the work. Anything to help other ponies was something he could get behind. Not to mention that some of the damage came from him as well. 
After all was said and done, a year later, Spike resumed his former job. His PAD status remained intact and he took up the mantle once again. While on his travels Spike also did one other thing. He made it his personal mission to track down and recover anything he could about dragon magic. He searched the land far and wide. He found little, but that did not stop him from looking.

And so life went on in Equestria. The evil had been vanquished. The day had been saved. Heroes all were named. It took many years, but all that was destroyed was built again, better than before. And soon after that the whole incident faded into the past. 



Six young fillies sat around a fire. The expressions on their young faces, they were just what one would expect. From the very beginning the fillies were immersed in a tale of magic. With powerful heroes, pretty princess's, and a dark evil to be fought. Each of them wore a look of awe and intrigue. Their eyes were wide with anticipation for more of the story to be told. But this story, this time, was done. 
Words faded into the air. A grand epic had been told. The dragon behind the fire gazed deeply into the flames as they danced across the nighttime air, casting a warm glow into the dark sky. The Smokelight disappeared and the fillies stared up at him, eagerly waiting for more to be told. Their eyes filled with a longing for more stories. After a few moments of silence the fillies realized that there was no more stories. They whispered back and forth to each other. They traded their thoughts on the story to between each other. 

“That was the most awesomest story ever,” One young filly exclaimed. 

“Sure as sugar, it was a darn good tale,” Another filly said. 

“That story was simply marvelous,” Said a third filly. 

“It was one of the best stories I have ever heard,” Said the next filly.

“I loved it! It was amazing,” Shouted another pony. 

“It was quite enjoyable,” The last said softly. 

“It is always good when my stories are enjoyed,” The dragon said, “I have found that you young fillies always enjoy my stories the most. It makes me glad to see the joy in your young eyes.”

The dragon wanted it to end there. He said his farewell and set the fillies on their way home. On the other hoof, the fillies did not want the night to end. The dragon said his farewell, but the fillies did not leave. They sprang to their hooves in an instant, and all started talking at once. They talked and shouted, begging and pleading for another story. They were young and energized. But the old dragon wanted nothing to do with the loud noise created by the fillies. 

“Silence,” He said strongly.

It was almost like the whole area pulsed. The fire flickered and shook before returning to normal. The leaves on the trees blew gently. The filled fell silent as soon as they heard the word. Again, they stared up at the dragon. 

“I know you want to hear more stories,” The Dragon said, “But that is for another time, another night. Go home now, and may many stories yet come.”





The End