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// Funeral for the Fallen and Rise of a Friend 
// Story: What can a simple mage do? 
// by Trithtale 
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	*knock knock knock* “Princesses, it’s time for the funeral to begin.” A guard said tiredly.

*Sniff* “Thank you, we will be along in a moment.” Was his reply as the princesses walked out of their room, and headed towards the funeral grounds.

-------------------------------------------------Twenty minutes later---------------------------------------------------

“We are gathered here today to mourn the lives lost in the battle against Discord. From the lowest private to the high general, we mourn for them and pray that their souls find peace in the Elysium Fields. We also mourn the loss of one of Equestria’s greatest heros. For in the final battle, Discord had cast a spell that would have destroyed the world had he not sacrificed his very being to stop it. We are talking about Black Waltz Three.” Said the princesses with tears running down their faces.

“But let us not forget the reason for his and everypony else’s sacrifice. They died so that we could all continue living in peace. So let us remember the good times and make sure what they died for comes true. Let us insure that we will live in peace and that their sacrifices were not in vain!” Shouted Princess Luna who was met with cheers.

“Now we mourn for the day, but tomorrow we rebuild and make their dream come true.” Was the last thing said before the princesses walked away.

---------------------------------------------One Thousand Years Later----------------------------------------------

“Sister do you think that he would like what we have done?” Asked Princess Luna

“I don’t know but I sure hope he would. I mean after one thousand years we finally have true peace. And while I regret that it took this long we have finally achieved his dream.” Replied Princess Celestia.
“And that is great, but I was wondering. If we were given a chance to have him back, would you take it?”

“In a heartbeat, but we both know that isn’t going to happen. I mean the chance alone would be a .000001 out of a million!”

“And while this is true and I am apologizing in advance I may or may not have commissioned your student to try a very experimental spell. That may or may not do what I was asking about.” Princess Luna said.

“...YOU DID WHAT NOW?! HOW COULD YOU HAVE PUT HER IN SUCH DANGER?!... Now what were the results?” Princess Celestia asked.

“She succeeded and we have someone who want’s to talk to us again. Would you please come in Waltz?” And as she said this in walked their long lost friend.

“Hello Celestia it’s been a long time hasn’t it?” Waltz asked as he walked up and hugged her while simultaneously dragging Luna into the hug with one of his wings. “Now why don’t you two tell me what’s been going on during my death period,hmm?”

“Of course. And I see you have recovered your equipment. Now I am going to assume my student followed you here and is now hiding outside the door?” Celestia said and after a few moments her student walked in.

“He he hello, did you need something Princesses?” She said while trying to appear as small as possible.

“Now what have you been told about being afraid little one? Luna asked. “Has he tried to harm you in any way?”

“N-n-no Princess. But it’s just that he is so tall and scary looking.”

“Now now little one. I may seem scary but I am no more harmful to you then I am to the princesses here. Why I couldn’t force myself to harm something as adorable as you.” Waltz said with a yawn” My it seems even with being dead I am still tired and haven’t gotten enough sleep. I am sincerely sorry to cut this short, but I need to rest. We can continue this at a later date.” He said before exiting and as the doors closed we heard him ask a guard to lead him to his room and then the doors closed and it was only us three left.

“Umm Princesses, could you tell me a bit about him?” Twilight asked.

“Of course, but his tale is a long one so you might want too go and gather some snacks and then come back here.” Celestia said and then watched as her student teleported out of the room and then teleported back in with a large amount of snacks and drinks floating in her magical grip.

“Well it seems that you are ready so let us begin. This all began sixteen hundred years ago...