Chapter 11: Always a Knight
“The next day, Thorne, Catrina, and Rep were helping the ponies with the clean-up after the storm and Ahuizotl’s attack...”
Catrina is helping Applejack and Rarity rebuild using her wand, such as ; Rep is helping the injured Pegasi with Pinkie Pie; and Thorne is cooking food for the ponies who are working hard.
Fluttershy comes in to get food for some of her friends.
“Thanks for your help, Thorne,” Fluttershy thanks him.
“All part of being a knight, Fluttershy,” he says, “I think I’m going to like living in Ponyville.”
“I’m glad.”
Thorne blushes, thinking she likes him.
“Fluttershy. Out of all the little ponies here, I want to get to know you the most.”
Fluttershy giggles at him.
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“As for me...well...I got to have a tour around the castle hosted by Twilight. The best parts were doing something without worrying about a villain jumping out from somewhere, and getting to spend some time alone with Twilight and getting to know her more...”
Inside the castle, Twilight is showing Scorpan around. They went through several hallways and went to several rooms, and even though it was often like a maze, Twilight knew where to go like she was a living map. Currently, they were making their final stop: the throne room.
“And this is the throne room, where my friends and I oversee the problems of Equestria,” Twilight finishes the tour.
“This castle is wonderful, Twilight,” he compliments, “I can’t believe it was my medallion that served as the final key for this.”
“Yeah. It’s like you were there in spirit to save and protect us like the first time.” Twilight replies.
Scorpan giggles, “That’s one way to put it. A great one too.”
Then, the both of them started giggling about the whole thing.
When they stopped giggling, the two of them couldn’t help but think that the sound of one another giggling was melodious to their ears. Although, Twilight’s thoughts very soon turned to something else. Something that made her look downcast and droop her ears. Scorpan took notice of that right away, and walked over to her to put his hand on her shoulder.
When Twilight felt the hand touch her, she immediately took notice and looked up to Scorpan.
“I wish I could give you your medallion back.” Twilight said to him.
Suddenly, a burst of light shines in the middle of the throne room. It releases an object that is triangular in shape. Scorpan recognizes it as his medallion, the one he gave to Tirek long ago. He takes it and looks a it.
“It’s your medallion!” Twilight says in awe.
“This medallion is known as the Medallion of Knighthood, given to knights who show the Four Codes of Valor in Tambleon,” Scorpan explains, “Courage of the Heart; Love for another; Inner Strength Inside; and Self-Sacrifice for Others. I gave it to Tirek hoping he will break free from his darkness and remember that he was a knight. But apparently, it’s not the case.”
“I know it was hard for you to go against your brother, but Grogar had complete control over him, and there was nothing you could have done. At least while in Tartarus, Tirek is where Grogar can’t harm or corrupt him.”
At Twilight’s assurance, Scorpan couldn’t help but smile at her.
“I guess you’re right.” he says to her.
Hearing those words, Twilight felt happy that Scorpan no longer felt bad about what happened between him and Tirek, and that there is still hope for him.
“So, Scorpan, will you and the others stay and help keep Ponyville safe?” she asks.
“You can count on me, Twilight,” he accepts while holding her hoof.
The two of them could not help but look into each other’s eyes as hand and hoof held together.