Giving Chaos

by Dirty Bit

Epilogue

Princess Celestia and Luna were sitting on their throne, feeling content with themselves, albeit crestfallen over the sacrifice they had witnessed the other day. Celestia looked up at the ceiling, thinking to herself on how her subjects would manage to go about their days without the homunculi at their side. What also crossed her mind was how Discord brought up the homunculi's dark pasts despite them making their big change in Equestria. It made her wonder about Discord himself...

"Majesties." Came a familiar voice that snapped Celestia out of her thought. Luna and herself noticed Shining Armor and Cadence making their way inside with sad smiles on their face "We have visitors who wish to go out into the royal gardens. We also hoped if you'd like to join us as well." Celestia and Luna held knowing smiles as the former nodded.

"Of course." Celestia responded as she and Luna rose from the throne "Let's go, shall we?" The four ponies made their way out of the throne room to see the element bearers and Spike standing outside, waiting patiently for the others.

"Thank you for allowing us to visit, Princess Celestia." Twilight said politely, though it was clear in her eyes she wasn't entirely happy despite the smile on her face.

"You know you and your friends are always welcome here, my faithful student." Celestia responded warmly to Twilight "I can already tell your reasons for arriving here."

"Heh, that obvious, huh?" Rainbow Dash asked in a wistful tone.

"We owe 'em a lot o' visits fer all they've done. Especially..." Applejack trailed off before she noticed how Twilight was hanging her head.

"A visit is the least we can do for them." Luna piped up "Let us make for the gardens." They were trotting along the halls, until they noticed a guard approach them, bowing in reverence to the princesses.

"Princesses, you have another visitor to also wishes to see the gardens." The guard informed.

"But who else would have a reason to join us?" Rarity asked. A pony was approaching from the stairs behind the guard, and she gasped when she recognized Blueblood, only he was seen with a soft smile and a patch on his chest.

"Greetings, everypony." Blueblood greeted with a curt bow "I wished to pay my respects as well. I hope you do not mind my company." He said in a tone entirely different from his formerly haughty self.

"Not at all." Rarity replied with a kind smile "You were just as involved as the rest of us. The more the merrier." She said as she trotted up to his side and gave him a brief nuzzle on the cheek. Spike watched the scene indifferently, though was somewhat happy himself.

"Thank you." Blueblood nuzzled Rarity back. With the group together they made their way out of the castle.

Outside in the royal gardens near the grass maze, the group looked upon the statue of Discord and the six homunculi that he held in his arms. They were revolted by that victorious grin on his face while he held their friends tightly. Twilight and Rainbow Dash neared Envy and Greed.

Greed, despite the many injuries he sustained, was seen with a smile of contentment as his eyes closed. Twilight noticed how he was satisfied beneath his injuries that she herself had inflicted upon him. She caressed his left cheek with a hoof as she stared with a look of longing, a tear streaming down her right eye.

Rainbow Dash was looking at Envy's gentle smile, as if it were waiting patiently for something. The cyan pegasus held back a laugh at the thought of Envy actually being patient, let alone gentle. She then sighed when she remembered that amazing kiss that Envy sent her off with before its petrification.

Rarity's ears drooped as she stood next to Blueblood, who closed his eyes and hung his head. Spike stood on Rarity's opposite side as he watched Twilight get a closer look at Greed. Applejack took off her hat and held it to her chest as she held a mournful look. Pinkie and Fluttershy sniffled as she looked at the statue.

Shining Armor and the princesses held their own solemn gazes towards the statue as they gave their imprisoned friends a moment of silence.

After enough time had passed, Twilight and Rainbow Dash moved away from the statue and back towards the others.

"Thank you for your time, princess." Twilight said as she rubbed her eyes "This was all we needed before getting back to our lives. We'll be back to see them again in the near future."

"Yeah, thanks." Rainbow Dash added as she landed next to Twilight.

"The pleasure is ours, my little ponies. You're always welcome to visit the homunculi at your leisure." Celestia responded before she and Twilight shared a hug. The element bearers and Spike then took their leave, trying to lift their spirits as they walked away. Blueblood watched them leave before turning to the princesses.

"I, too, should take my leave. I have several tasks to attend to that require my presence." Blueblood said before he smiled "You'll be happy to know that I shall make a difference in Equestria from here on out. I will do my part and make it a better place for everypony."

"See to it that you do, dear nephew." Luna said with a smile as they shared a nuzzle before the prince left as well, leaving Shining Armor and the princesses to look upon the statue.

"You know, even if the homunculi were monsters at one point, they were the greatest heroes anypony could ask for." Cadence said.

"They were more than that..." Celestia said as she looked at the distant image of the ponies and dragon leaving the gardens "They were their friends. They taught us that even the most despicable being can make a change for the better."

"Indeed." Luna said "If only there was a way to reverse their horrible predicament." Celestia listened to Luna before she had an idea. A small smile was seen on her face as she looked ahead at Discord and his manic grin.

'Perhaps there is, Luna.' Celestia thought to herself as she rubbed her chin 'Perhaps there is...'
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5 months later

"You're certain about this, sister? Think about what you're doing!" Luna said.

"I already have, Luna. And I know for a fact that the Elements of Harmony are what we need to set things straight..."

"But...You're going to free him as well. You know that, right?"

"Luna..." Celestia said with a confident smile "That is the intention." Luna stared dumbfounded before she sighed in defeat.

"This may be the craziest plan you've ever thought of. I'll notify your guards to get the chariots ready. I hope you know the danger that lies ahead if you go through with this."

"I'm aware, but I also know to be prepared. After all, Discord, much like the homunculi, was a monster himself..."