Paradox's POV
"So that's what it's called. . ." I murmured to myself.
"What is what called?" Twilight asked.
Turning to her I said, "Lately I've been having visions of a place between life and death. The End."
"Could you explain what you saw? It might tell us how to reverse this curse." Celestia asked quickly.
I shook my head, "The vision has nothing to do with it." I explained, "Someone is broadcasting it to your ponies. Perhaps even to the humans or creators."
"Why?" AJ asked from the opposite side of the room, next to a mare who was from the apple family.
"Perhaps something was kind enough to let them know that they are going to die." I theorized, "Maybe the broadcaster is trying to save them. Who knows why."
I turned and ran through the hospital, turning left and right until I finally made my way outside. From there I hollered, "Discord! I need to talk to you!"
I heard a familiar chuckle and then saw two red and yellow eyes appear. "And to what do I owe the pleasure?"
"Discord, tell me what you know of Prometheus." I simply instructed. Only for Discord to fall over and laugh.
"Puh-lease tell me you aren't serious?" He asked. When I didn't reply, he continued, "If you want information, then I want information."
"What kind of information?" I calmly reply.
"Why, I want to know why the tree of harmony exists!" Discord explained. Shocking me, and Celestia, who just caught up to me.
After a few minutes of shock, I finally say, "What makes you think I know about it?"
Discord pondered that a moment before abruptly snapping his fingers, "I remember now! The other day when I was hanging about the tree I realized that it felt familiar."
I raised an eyebrow at the abrupt ending, "What did it feel like?"
"Why, you of course!" Discord replied, "So, seeing as a spark of curiosity has ignited in you, here's my deal: Pinkie Promise me that you will look into the tree, and I will tell you all I know about Prometheus."
I pondered it for a few moments. . . if the tree had my magical signature, why? But I need to know if Prometheus was still about. . . .
"Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye." I pinkie promised, "I will try to find out what the tree's history is. In exchange for your knowledge."
"Excellent!" Discord cheered, "Let's shake on it!" He said, holding out his claw.
I held out my hoof and we shook on it.
"Now Prometheus, last I heard, had landed in a place that was sealed off long ago." Discord explained, "and yet he had escaped."
"What was he planning? What is he going to do?" I ask impatiently.
"Why? It's not like he found a planet of destroyers and is planning to take revenge on Earth!" Discord awkwardly chuckled.
Then I introduced his face to my fist before I teleported to Earth.
Twilight's POV
After Paradox disappeared, everything went quiet.
Discord held his face with his paw and claw. Celestia glared at him.
"Where and when did you learn this?" She asked gravely.
"I don't remember the where part, but it was only a few days ago when a young human lady told me this as well as asked me to keep
some sort of message for Paradox." Discord explained.
"What was the message? Quickly!" I shouted.
"All right geez," Discord sighed, "She said: "'We'll meet at the end.'" If you ask me she was a little vague. I mean, what is she talking about?!"
After no pony answered him, Discord left.
"Celestia," I said, "What will happen when Paradox realizes his sister is gone?"
"I don't know Twilight." Celestia sighed, "But I fear this won't end well."
Paradox's POV
My home was in ruins. Fires could be seen across Earth.
I ran through the streets of Portland until I found my old house.
Stepping out of the burning building was an older version of myself.
"Don't go in." He whispered before disappearing.
I wanted to listen to him, but I wanted to know.
So I walked up the cracked sidewalk, up the charred stairs and into my old home.
Everything was black inside, the fire spread to fast to be natural.
"Mom? Dad?" I called out.
No answer.
I continued to walk through my home. I turned to my left and entered the living room.
I wanted to run when I saw them.
Sitting on two chairs side-by-side, I saw my parents.
At first I thought the fire killed them, until I looked closer.
Both of their throats were cut, and burned into their clothes was a repeated message: "The End is Near."
I slowly backed up, and turned to the stairs.
I began to walk up the stairs, until I heard a voice I haven't heard in a long time.
"She isn't here. You know that." It whispered.
I slowly turned to face my mothers ghost. "Why did this happen."
My mother looked to the burnt television, "When the attack happened, it was televised immediately. Every channel said the same thing. "'Destroyers are coming."' Jane collapsed from the return of her memories. Then-"
"She woke and killed you." I whispered, finishing her sentence.
My mother nodded, "Then he showed up. The bastard. Boasting about his masters plan."
"Plan?" I ask.
"He says that his Master will bring death for all. Then he left for Equestria."
I take in all the things she said before I realize that something is wrong.
"How am I able to see and talk to you?" I ask her, dreading the answer.
My mother gave a sad smile before answering, "It is said that when someone's time is running out, they can see the dead."
"I'm, going to die?" I can't resist asking.
"Yes," My mother whispers, "But it is necessary."
"But, I don't wanna go." I whispered in disbelief.
I'm not sure how it was possible, but I felt my mother hug me. "Don't be scared my son. It must happen, but know this: I love you, and I'm proud of you."
With that, she disappeared.
I sat in silence for a few moments.
If I was going to die, I was going to go my way.