A large airship landed in the courtyard of the main hanger as Captain Strong Sword and twenty guards escorted The Griffin Viceroy and his assistent out of the palace towards where the Crystal Knights and, the king, were standing.
"Now, Viceroy, you are going to have to go back to the Senate and explain all this." The king said as the main ramp of the airship lowered.
The Crystal Knights and Strong Sword lead the Griffins toward the ship as Princess Celestia, Luna and Amidala as well as The leaders of the countries that sent help, descend the walkway, followed by the remaining members of the Crystal Knights Council.
"You have done well, Master Star Swirl." Celestia said as they arived at the group of knights.
"And you, young Sombra." Luna said looking down at the unicorn colt.
"We will watch your career with great interest." The Leader of the Draconequusi said a dark smile streaching across his face.
"Congratulations on your victory Emissarius." Amidala greeted. "Your boldness has saved your people, Your Majesty."
"It is the Harts who should be congratulated. Together we shall work together rebuild our kingdom and make it stronger." The red earthpony explaned.
The sun streamed into a multi-windowed room at a low angle, as the sun slowly begain to set. Rex paced in fount of Star Swirl and Clover, who were sitting in the center of the room.
"Confer on you, the level of Crystal Knight the Council does." Rex said looking at Clover. "But agree on you taking this colt as your aprentice, I do not." The Diamond Dog said pointing one of his fingers at the elder unicorn.
"Slithodyas believed in him." Star Swirl stated.
"The Chosen One he may be; nevertheless, grave danger I fear in his training." Rex warrned.
"Master Rex, I gave the boy my word. I will train him. Without the approval of the rest of the Council if I must." The elder unicorn said stamping his hoof.
"Agree with you, the rest of the council does." Rex said with a sigh. "Your apprentice, Sombra will be."
Slithodyas' body was plased on a bed of hot coals and slowly went up in flames as the Crystal Knights, the King, Captain Strong Sword, the kings advisers, The Prnicesses, Sombra, Wa-waush-ka'-ehe, Ogimaa, and the other political leaders watched in silence.
"What will happen now?" Sombra asked looking up at Star Swirl.
"The Council has granted me permission to train you." The elder unicorn said looking down at him. "You will be a Knight, I promise."
"There's no doubt that the Sirens were Chaos Beings." Draco said looking over at Rex as the flames from the funeral fire mixed with Slithodyas' inner flame turning a deep green.
"More then one there always are." Rex nodded. "A parent and their children."
"But which were destroyed?" The Drke asked. "The parent or just the children and what role will Star Swirls mirror play in events to come?"
The two knights give each other concerned looks as the Draconequus leader glared at them from the corner of the room.
The main road leading to the palace was decorated brightly with flowers and streamers as the Harts paraded down the road. Foals sang and threw flowers on the passing Hart soldiers as the crowds cheered. King Emissarius stood next to the Princesses, Sombra, Star Swirl and the Crystal Council on the steps of the palace. Leading the parade were Ogimaa, the other members of the Harts high council and Wa-waush-ka'-ehe. Asending the steps, they stop before the king before standing by her side. The king wrote his signature on a treaty followed by Ogimaa. The King then placed a neclace of peace around the elder deers neck.
"Peace!" Ogimaa Yelled happily over the crowd placing a hoof on it.
Everyone cheered as the parade marched on. Peace had been restored and a new friendship had been made. Yet the shadow of chaos had yet to be lifted.