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// Epilogue 
// Story: The Epic of Starswirl the Bearded 
// by zeroxwolfx 
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Epilogue

All of the great dragons approached her.  They were young, and restless, but they knew that they could not stand up against the new forces that presided over them. 

Princess Celestia raised a hoof as she spoke firmly to them, “I know what you have come from, dear dragons.  And I know you would think that you are doomed forever to live your lives of evil.  But know this; every living creature in the world has the power to decide what is right and what is wrong for.  That is why I will not cause harm upon you, for I know that it is not your fault that you were created in the manner that you were.  However, you still harbor darkness in your hearts.  There is still greed, and hatred that lingers in your souls, and I cannot allow harm to come unto my subjects.  I fear that I must not allow you to ever come within the boundaries of this land.  It is with great sorrow that I turn away any creature from this bountiful land, but I must think of the safety of my dear subjects.”

The dragons sneered, and grunted in anger.  They were not happy with the decision, but they knew there were powerless to override the powerful pony before them. 

Among them, there was a single silver dragon who looked saddened by the decision.  The Princess came to him and showed him a look of comfort, “I do not wish harm on any living thing my dear.  Do not despair, for one day perhaps you will learn to tame this darkness.  When this day come, then I shall welcome you into my kingdom with loving hooves.” The dragon still looked saddened.  And the Princess flew to his face, and nuzzled him gently, “Do no despair young one… for I believe one day our paths will yet cross again."  The silver dragon looked a little happier.