The Great Conspiracy

by YoungQuillMaster

Epilogue

Celestia, Luna, Artemis, Solaris, Twilight, and Dusk walked down the hall, entering the private reading room in silence. Each sat down on a cushion looking at the other ponies in sober silence. The truth of the matter was evident, and soon it would be over.

“So, we’re really going to separate the world again?” Luna asked hesitantly, breaking the silence like a ball crashing through a window.

“Yes, it must be done. It is a wonder that nopony has died since the wall fell, but it is only a matter of time before it occurs if we let the wall stay down.” Artemis replied. “I so wish that we could keep the worlds together, but we all know the consequences that that will bring.”

“Maybe one day we’ll figure out how to stop it from happening and join the two halves.” Twilight ventured.

“Indeed, that would be a noble goal to pursue.” Celestia agreed. “But until that day when we can be sure that we can do it, we must separate the halves once more, for the good of everypony in Equestria and everything beyond.”

“Yes, we can’t let our personal interests outweigh the needs, and much more, the lives of the many.” Solaris stated.

“And I bet that the day when both side are joined will indeed be soon.” Dusk stated. “With Twilight and I working on it, there’s no doubt we’ll figure out a way to do it.”

“I hope so.” Artemis mumbled. “I really hope so.”

And so, the wall of water rose, separating the two halves once more, the reflecting wall of magic once again bringing its balancing effect on everything. Everything that had been out of place brought back to where it should be, everything returning to its former self, but where there is light, there is darkness, and where there is truth, a lie abides.

Starswirl directed his small boat towards the massive wall of water, his old joints aching as he stowed the sail and let down the anchor, stopping his boat mere inches before it. He lit his horn, and with the practiced ease of the master he was, he parted a small portion of the wall, removing even that section of the reflecting wall with little strain. He saw his female counterpart sitting in her boat, casting her own magic which eased the process.

“Starswirl,” His counterpart began, He replied with a nod, “I see the reflection has worked as we fore saw.” He nodded again.

“Indeed, it very well has done as we thought.” He replied, looking into the eyes of his elderly counterpart, wondering if he really looked that old himself.

“Do you ever think that maybe it wasn’t the right choice. You know, the choice to separate the halves?” She asked him.

“You know I have, but you also know that I am stalwartly abstinent in replying to myself that I did what was right and proper.” Starswirl replied.

“We both know they had a chance, and that the wall had nothing to do with it.” She said. “Future generations might even fight to bring this wall down.”

“Maybe, but it would be a foalish pursuit.” Starswirl stated. “Only unicorns of the highest tier can hope to break it.”

“You know, perchance… might it have been better to tell the honest truth about it all?” She asked again, causing Starswirl to sigh.

“I indeed have considered it, but what good would that do for the world?” He asked, unsure himself.

“Maybe it was meant to be… the two halves becoming a whole. Maybe… it was what was supposed to happen, and we have delayed the order of things.” She ventured. “Maybe we should tell them the true reason why those animals died.”

“Maybe we should… but why? We agreed that the world was better off with only one of each pony and that the effects of having the same pony twice over on one side would create chaos.” Starswirl reasoned. “But, maybe we should’ve told the princesses and princes… that it was the magic dissolving into the water that killed the creatures.”

“Maybe, but the damage has been done. What happens to anypony because of this wall is now on our hooves.” Starswirl’s reflection said sadly. The wall reformed slowly as both unicorns released their magic and slowly set sail for mainland.

“For this reason, and many others, should man not tell truth? Do they not know that lies and falsehoods shape nations and kingdoms? With a word, nations crumble, evil lords rise to reign, and lives are destroyed forever. Was it not but one lie that started it all? And indeed, in the final days, one lie shall finish it.” – Johann C. Webster

~The End~

Comments

[Commander Darklight]

how does this story have no comments

[YoungQuillMaster]

6019448 Maybe because people just think that it doesn't need it. Maybe because when I was releasing chapter it was already known it was finished and I was just slapping chapters on as the weeks went on. Might be because people know I want them and so don't comment just to spite me. Honestly it's anyone's guess.

[Time Reaper]

The pacing of the story is kinda there (sometimes is good and sometimes is bad). Some jokes were unnecessary (like Discord breaking the fourth wall) and some character appearances were unnecessary as well (like Cadance at the end and the Doctor, and his reflection as they served no purpose for the story). The ending was very abrupt and the last segment in the epilogue had something interesting going for it but by this point it just feel forced.

Maybe a rewrite or some editing on this story would fix those issues since this story has potential to become something good.

[YoungQuillMaster]

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Thank you for the comment and criticism. I understand the problem with pacing, I try my best, but it can possibly be the effect of me being rushed during NaNoWriMo. I also tend to agree with your view on some of the jokes, I'm not much of a comedian and I admit it. There are many things to improve, as you said, and in all likelihood I'll eventually have enough time to review and rewrite. Once again, thank you for the comment and criticism. I'll endevour to improve in the future.

[Time Reaper]

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You welcome, for more feedback (and views) I also recommend you to feature this in the Shameless Self-Promotion Bureau, The Writers Group and I want a comment. You'll have guaranteed (at least) more views and maybe one or two comments regarding the story.