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// Testimony of New Hope 
// Story: The Little Pony Legend: A Kingdom of Friendship 
// by MaggiesHeartLove 
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Testimony of New Hope




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2 Peter 3:9~
The Lord isn't really being slow abbot his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent. 
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Korra woke up, finding herself in what appeared to be a white plane of existence. She knew this was a dream, and yet she felt like something was calling out to her in some way.
"Hello? Anybody?"
Then, she spotted a figure approaching her. The outline appeared to be that of a man, most likely in mid mid to late thirties, with white, almost pale skin, grey colored eyes and messy brown hair. His clothing appeared to be that of a water tribe, modest and bright in rich blues and whites. But Korra recognized the man almost immediately as she took a step forward. He smiled.
"Hello, Korra."
"Amon? But, how? Aren't you--?"
"Dead? Yes, I am."
"But how are you here?"
"I came here to thank you." he said in a kind voice, one she never knew she would hear from him.
"Thank me? For what?"
"For giving me forgiveness, even long after I passed and I did not deserve it. Before my brother and I left this earth, I repented all I had done. My past sins being drifted away by a single tear. I'm sorry for all the wrongs I did to you before. To everyone. When you revealed Starlight Glimmer as a lier you did not express disgust or anger, but instead…you showed mercy. You understood her intentions even if they were in the wrong. I recall, you tried to reach out to me once, if I had listened I would have had a different fate. I can't go back and fix my mistakes, but I do hope you can help Starlight in realizing her own before it's too late. I was lucky, but I fear she might not be."
Korra didn't even notice the single tear escape her eye as she listened to Amon's testimony. "I'm sorry I was angry with you before. I was angry that you took my bending and Twilight lost her wings but, I still couldn't forget that little boy who only wanted to protect his family."
"You saw not only what I became, but who I was and who I could have been again. Your heart was still open to forgiveness despite your anger towards what I did. For that small thing, I thank you."
He walked up to her, took her hand and kissed it in gratitude. "But, what if I can't convince Starlight to see the truth?" she asked.
"That is all up to her. You say what is Truth, and the rest will follow." he turned way, wearing a peaceful smile on his face before Korra called out to him.
"Wait, Noatok! Where are you going?"
"Back to my family. Don't worry, we will see one another again….one day."


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Korra stretched her arms, looking out to the bright sunning sky of her balcony. The Raava butterfly landed on her shoulder, making her smile.
"It's a new day, Raava. Let's make the most of it."



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1 Corinthians 15:58~
So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.