//------------------------------// // A True Anti-Heroine // Story: Viridi: Down-Trotting // by Dr Yeis //------------------------------// "Did you honestly think this was over!? Now, before your very e-oh we've been through this already. We both know my body's gone again and that I can't delete even the smallest save file. But you, as the reader have well deserved your 'happy ending'. Well it's not happy for me. I hope you're happy. Really. And step on a LEGO brick, while you're at it. Though I could express a bit of gratitude for you. Yes, you. All 109 of you and more to come. Without you, I wouldn't have gotten the chance to do what I did. As for the others, well, let's just say they'll be getting Atari 2600s for Christmas. Like I said, you, with the exception of those naughty little boys and girls, have deserved your happy ending and it just so happens I have enough power to repair the fourth wall. See? I'm not SO bad. Just know that in 25 more years, your old friend, Hades, will be waiting with open arms! With spikes in the middle! Until then, have a crummy day! Ciao! 3 2 1! Wall fixed!" Viridi, Phosphora and Pit exited a giant bright light and returned to see Equestria, back in shape. Houses were fixed, the injured were healed and the Wii U still wasn't selling as well as the PS4. Oh well. You can't fix everything. Chrom and Orange greeted their friends and exchanged hands. "GAMWAWAWA!" Orange greeted in an entirely new voice like the sound of a person at the bottom of the ocean, trying to speak. "Excuse me?" Viridi blurted. "She doesn't have her translator collar as it seems that dastard, Hades, took it along with him in his demise. But I can only assume she expressed her gratitude. Me and our comrades, we were getting pummeled back there. We managed to take out a couple thousand of Hades's Army, but it didn't help that Phosphora miraculously disappeared during the battle," Chrom explained. "I felt like I was in a trance or something! Gimme a break!" Phosphora whined, putting her hands on her hips. "Well, you're all safe now and this thankfully shortlived war is over." Orange nodded. "But, what about Lady Palutena! Is she alright!?" Pit worried. The angel felt a light tap on his shoulder. He looked around to see his boss and best friend, Palutena, smiling down on him. "Lady Palutena! I'm so glad you're ok!" Pit cheered. "Thanks, Pit! You're such a sweetheart!" Palutena said, crouching down to meet his size. "Actually, Viridi did most of the work. I kinda lost the Great Sacred Treasure...again. Anyways! She brought me back from the dead! I think she deserves something!" Pit said, looking to Viridi, who, after hearing the conversation turned to the other side and lowered her eyebrows. "Oh, Viridi!" Palutena addressed. "What?!" Viridi grumbled. "I'd like to thank you for helping Pit beat Hades. It's not like you to get your hands dirty." "I can fight when I want to." "Then why aren't you in Sm-" "Are you here to just rub that in my face!?" "N-no, Viridi. Sorry, that last statement was rather immature of me! Anyways, I was wondering if you still have plans to...improve this world." Viridi looked around at all the happy ponies, rejoicing and galloping happily. "No. I think it's just fine the way it is." "And what of the humans? Do you still hate them as well?" "I can't deny I think some humans are a bunch of selfish scum...but I'm not any better then they are." Viridi then looked to Chrom, sticking Falchion in the ground. "And I guess some aren't that bad." "I'm glad to hear that, Viridi!" "But that doesn't mean the Forces Of Nature are retiring! There are still a lot of selfish scum that need to be pulverized! And if Hades or anyone else comes back, we've got to be ready!" "Well, I can't say I blame you, but let's be friends, just for today," Palutena said, extending her hand in friendship. "Why limit it to just today?" Viridi said, shaking Palutena's hand. Suddenly a giant white portal opened up. From inside it emerged two Inklings in purple and green clothing, with voice translator collars on. One had black hair, the other white. They looked resemblant to pop stars. "I told you, Marie, they said she'd be here!" The purple Inkling said. "I don't know, Callie. Maybe this is just a wild goose chase," Marie replied. Orange recognized the two immediately and rushed forward to meet them, crashing through anybody who got in her way. "GLALALALA! EENIE! WAWAWA!" Orange squealed. "Oh! The girl we're rescuing's a fan!" Callie exclaimed. "Duh, nearly everyone in Inkopolis is," Marie remarked. "Marie, be polite! I'm sorry, do you need a translator? You must've had a hard time communicating." Orange nodded, took a spare translator collar Callie had been carrying and put it on. "Thanks! Do you think that while you're here, you can do a show for us!?" Orange begged. "Well, I don't see why not!" Callie agreed. The two spotted a stage being used to the right of them where a light blue unicorn with a purple hat waved her hooves in front of a banquet of flowers. "And now the Great and Powerful Trrriixi-" The magician said before being pushed off the stage by Marie. "Hi! We're the Squid Sisters and we're here to sing a couple songs for you!" "Y'know, if you want," Marie mumbled. Viridi and Palutena spotted the Forces Of Nature commanders and began to chat with them. "Arlon, it's a pleasure to see you again!" Palutena greeted. "Likewise, Miss Palutena," Arlon responded. Abruptly, loud techno music blared from the right of them as they saw the Squid Sisters, Callie and Marie, singing and dancing in front of a gathering crowd of ponies. "Who are they?!" Pit asked. "They're the Squid Sisters!" Orange said walking over to Pit. "Only the freshest pop duo since ever!" "Well, I think it'd be fun to see their show! How about you, Palutena?" Pit said, turning to Palutena. "I think that's a fantastic idea, Pit! And you, Viridi?" Palutena asked. "Well, I suppose I could," Viridi sighed. She, Palutena, Pit and the rest of her friends walked over to the stage where ponies had already set up extra chairs. To the left of her, she saw Lyra and Bon Bon, holding hooves. "Hi!" Viridi said, signaling them. "Oh! Viridi! Nice to see you in one piece! Lyra and I were starting to get worried!" Bon Bon said. "Are you two..." Viridi said, pointing to Lyra and Bon Bon simotainiously. "You better believe it, sister!" Lyra said, pulling Bon Bon's head closer to her. "Do you have a...." "Go ahead and say it: 'Marefriend'," Bon Bon teased, pushing away Lyra. "Oh no...I'm not r-" Viridi began. "Hi, Viridi!" Viridi jumped with fright until she saw it was only Pit, sitting down next to her. "Oh...hello, Pit," Viridi said, straightening her hair. "I just wanted to thank you for...well saving my life, again!" "It was nothing," Viridi said, blushing. "Looks like we're gonna be here for a while now...hey, wait! How did you two get here!?" Pit said, addressing the Squid Sisters. "You're not the only ones who can break the fourth wall!" Marie replied. The two then did their signature pose at both their audiences. "Stay freeeesh!"