Epilogue Part 2 - Requiem
The statue was absolutely perfect.
Twilight Sparkle, along with Princess Celestia and Spike, was gazing up at it from atop its pedestal, admiring its beauty. They got every detail right, from the shape of Sunset's eyes to the curls in her mane. At the base was a plaque that read: "In memory of Sunset Shimmer. Beloved Student. Beloved Daughter. Beloved Friend."
The other five Element Bearers and Princess Luna were there as well, but a respectful distance away, their expressions somber. They had heard about Sunset Shimmer from both Twilight and Celestia, how she had been led astray by her own ambition, how she had been cleansed by the Elements of Harmony, how she had learned the Magic of Friendship, and had worked hard ever since to be a better pony - or "person" as Twilight called her.
They were sorry that they would never get to meet such a wonderful pony. They were here now for emotional support.
"Celestia....Princess.....I-"
"No, Twilight. Do not blame yourself. I forbid it."
Twilight cringed at the harsh tone the sun princess spoke with. "But....I ki-"
"Do not finish that sentence!" Celestia hissed. She took Twilight's chin in her hoof. "Sunset's fate was sealed when she was lured into that building. The dark magic that consumed her prolonged her fate, allowing her to take revenge on those that had wronged her. But sooner or later, it would have begun to take a toll on her body. Had you not intervened she would have died a slow, and painful death."
Celestia released her, and sat up into an authoritative pose. "The creatures truly to blame for this are back in that dimension, and from what you've told me, they have been thoroughly punished. They made their choice, and now they will have to deal with consequences." Her eyes softened. "But you, Twilight. You were there for her until the very end. You showed her the Magic of Friendship, something that I had failed to do, and you gave her the peace that she sought. For that, you have my eternal gratitude, Twilight Sparkle, Princess of Friendship."
Twilight burst into tears, and buried her face in Celestia's chest. "I just....I miss her, Celestia. I miss her so much...."
Celestia's majestic wings wrapped themselves around her former student, as tears quietly ran down her own face. "As do I, my little pony. As do I ."
They sat like that for a while, with Spike's claw gently stroking Twilight's back.
They somberly walked back to the group, Twilight nodding that she was ready to leave.
She felt a hoof on her shoulder and turned to see Rainbow Dash. Her Rainbow Dash.
"Hey. You need anything, just let us know, ok?" Rainbow said, her voice sincere. The other nodded in agreement.
Twilight stared at her friend, then embraced her tightly. Rainbow returned the hug with no hesitation. Four other pairs of hooves joined the hug, and Twilight was soon wrapped in a cocoon of warmth.
As they left the Canterlot Gardens and made their way to the train station, Spike walked alongside Twilight, his claws fidgeting nervously.
"So.....happens now? To our fri-" He paused, correcting himself. "To the others?"
Twilight's face was blank, her voice flat. "I don't know, Spike. I'd like to believe that they'll learn from this. That they'll pick up the pieces and rediscover the Magic of Friendship on their own." Her eyes narrowed and she gazed at the ground. "But I've been wrong before."
Stats
Page generated in 0.022 seconds
Total duration
793 users online
589,602 hits today, 1,996,409 yesterday
FIMFiction
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Fanfiction
Designed and coded by knighty & Xaquseg - © 2011-2024
Follow & Support Us
Support us
SubStar
Chat!
Discord
Follow us
Twitter
MLP: Friendship is Magic® - © 2024 Hasbro Inc.®
Fimfiction is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Hasbro Inc.®
Shame on you, Canterlot High!
Now you don't have Twilight or Sunset there to protect you should another magical threat come to your school! As for the CMC, you got what you wanted, Sunset won't be hanging with your sisters or the other Rainbooms again. But Scootaloo probably won't be able to spend time with her 'sister'.
RIP Sunset Shimmer, hope you find the peace in death that you never got in life
What will Twilights rection be when she discovers Sunset cursed the Humane 5, Pinkie Pie commiting suicide, AJ isolating herself, Raritys golden touch, RD getting arrested, and Fluttershy hiding from everyone?
She probably won't care most likely
8608595
That's assuming the curse didn't break when Sunset died. Either way, they've reaped what they've sowed.
8608595
She doesn't know. And she not really feeling inclined to find out. She has no intention of ever going back there.
8608632
Unless someone wrote to her in the journal right?
8608649
They can't, remember?
Sunset burned the journal along with her apartment, and she never sent Twilight a final message.
8608652
Shit.
She'll have to learn about it somehow. Maybe in a few weeks or even the Friendship Games
8608656
nope.
8608659
I thought this story was supposed to be dark. Twilight finding out what happened to the Humane 5 if the curses stayed is petfect dark. That shows that nonthing over there is worth saving
8608664
The curses have worn off. When Sunset died all the magic disappeared.
But they left scars.
8608687
It left more than scars for the Pie family
8608704
Of for the.....for the LAST TIME, the Humane Five ALL LIVE!
They are not dead! Okay?!
I have not gone back on any of my statements so far, and I'm not about to start when we're one chapter away from finishing the fic!
8608704
I'll say! Pinkie's more than likely gonna be put on Suicide Watch.
I wonder what the other's fates will be, though? Dash is in jail, that's a no brainer, and I already threw my two cents in for Pinkie, but what about the others?
Rares had that Midas Touch going on and Flutters, unwillingly, killed whatever/whoever she got her hands on, so are they gonna avoid everyone? And AJ had that whole Bizarro thing going on, will she just not speak in fear of what she might say? And what of The Crusaders? I wonder what'll happen to them?
I can't wait for the update!
At least she received a fine funeral.
8608656
That’s if the school hasn’t been shut down
8608687
So Sweetie Belle isn’t a golden statue?
8608652
Wasn’t the journal keeping the portal open so Twilight could visit when ever she wanted if I recall correctly?
8609339
Ummm you missed it? Sunset destroyed the portal before she went on her revenge rampage, and the curses were broken after Sunset died, it was hinted in the last chapter.
When the school board discussed what happened, if they were still curse then Sweetie Bell still be a statue.
Sure a Gold statue of a little girl and gold floors and lockers would be discussed or noticed.
8609339
Her journal.
8609364
I did, Twilight used one of Princess Celestia's books that was magically connected to Sunset Shimmer's book in the human world as a power source for the portal, allowing travel to and from the human world at any time. if Sunset destroyed the book wouldn't Twilight have to wait until the 30th moon for it to open
8609534
sorry her Journal but I am correct right?
so is the dimensional travel spell like the time travel spell?, it can only be used once and never again?
I just got that impression for some reason
8609715
....Look, it my fic, ok?
8609816
I was just pointing out that you may have created a plot hole, I’m going to say it was the right time for it to be open despite the journal being destroyed or the Journal hadn't been destroyed by the fire yetSorry about that, that connection between the two journals got me a bit confused
they made their bed now they have to lie in it
8610063
No. She's just crazy.
8610055
Point taken.
More? What is there left to cover?
8614249
The Humane Five and the CMC
Next chapter?
8608687
Does that include some of the physical damage, like paralyzed Lightning Dust and the blindness and hallucinations (or whatever’s tormenting Gilda), or only the ones on the main 5? I’d imagine injuries like broken bones and frost bite would still be around.
8608632
Wouldn’t Twilight go back for the funeral?
8625796
In order, yes and no. And seriously, did you not read the latest chapter? What did you think they were doing in the Canterlot Gardens? Having a lovely stroll?!
8614467
well I'm not sure how old human Rainbow Dash is (personal headcanon, Human counterparts are younger (example the InhuMANE 5)/older (example the mini dazzlings, personal nickname for the human CMC) than their pony counterparts but she's probably gonna be expelled or sent to juvie
8608595
Curse died with her
8608632
I don't blame her
8608607
Actually..Here’s a better song describing Sunset’s stituation.
And risk bringing up those horrible memories?
"But I've been wrong before."
I assume she means on how Sunset was treated
I see, in the absence of the CMC, Rarity and Applejack get glared at and treated like pariahs. Granted, everyone is guilty, but they could have prevented all this if they just believed Sunset.
Also, CPA just calls the students "murderers". Even spray graffiti on CHS.
10642578
..uh, no?
While I wouldn't disagree on the "murderers" part, I doubt they would go around spray painting buildings. Cuz, you know, that's vandalism, and it's a crime.
Also, while most of the students of CHS may know AJ and Rarity's role in Anon-A-Miss, human Canterlot is a big city with lots of people, and the accounts of what really happened are so varied and vague that it's near impossible for them to discern what the truth is. All they know is AJ and Rarity were attacked by someone who looked like Sunset. (Remember, Sunset's corpse revealed she was dead before the attacks, so the police don't believe she's the culprit.)
...But they know. And they have to live with it for the rest of their lives.