THIS CHAPTER IS NON-CANON. THIS IS A CHAPTER MADE BY A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE WHILST I STRUGGLE TO DEAL WITH WHAT LIFE IS THROWING AT ME RIGHT NOW.
I sat on my haunches, staring blankly at the bed in front of me. My surroundings meant nothing to me, and I was diligently ignoring the cold feeling of the marble floor against my coat, the idle ticking of the clock, and the faded conversations which I could hear trickling through the door.
My thoughts were focused firmly on the bed, and the man who was lying in it. As I continued to watch him, he stirred — his eyes scanning the room before coming to rest on me. I smiled warmly and he slowly sat up.
"Luna?" he groaned as his arms struggled to lift him into a more comfortable position. I helped by using my magic to gently pick him up, fluffing his pillows in the process. "You're too good to me, you know that?" he chuckled.
"I try my best, Owen," I replied. "But never mind all of that. How are you feeling just now?"
"I could be better," he said. "But having you here makes the pain worthwhile. Now get over here and give me a hug."
I did better than that. I stood up, walked over to the bed and climbed onto it, lying down next to my beloved. I cast aside the flimsy blanket and draped my wings over him, allowing him to snuggle into my chest and me to gently kiss the top of his head.
"Seventy years," he muttered.
"Hmm?"
"Seventy years we've been together," he continued. "And I've enjoyed every single second of it. Sure, there have been the occasional bad moments, but those pale in comparison to the wonderful memories I have."
"I know how you feel," I replied with a contented sigh. "For I share the same memories, and I will cherish them forever."
"Forever..." Owen repeated. "That's just it, Luna. It will be forever for you. For me... well, for all I know it could be a matter of days. Hell, it could even be a matter of hours."
"Don't speak like that," I scolded. "You have lived a long and happy life, and you have plenty more of it left to go."
"If that's the case..." Owen paused for a moment. "If that's the case, then why am I in the hospital?" When I didn't reply, he raised an eyebrow at me. "Come on, Luna, I can smell the disinfectant from here."
I sighed. "I guess there's no point in trying to hide it then, is there?" I replied. "I'm assuming that you can remember why you're here in the first place?"
"It's because I'm old," Owen grumbled. "And because I fell down the stairs after having a heart attack. You know, that old chestnut."
He laughed at this, as if it was some kind of joke, but I wasn't so easily amused. I buried my face into his neck, sobbing uncontrollably. Owen stopped laughing and gasped, before running his fingers through my mane in an attempt to ease my worries.
"Shh, shh," he cooed. "I was only kidding, Luna. Please don't cry." The flow of tears stopped and I looked up at his caring face. "There you go, love, everything is going to be just—"
"How can you be so cheerful about this?" I interrupted. "You nearly died, and yet here you are making jokes as if nothing happened."
"What can I do?" he grumbled. "I know that my time is coming, Luna, it's just a matter of when. So you can bet your sweet flank that I'm not going to live in fear of the Reaper. When that bastard comes for me I want to stand tall and proud, knowing that my life was worth it. Especially the parts with you in them."
"Ever the hopeless romantic," I sighed. "It's just that... I don't know what I'm going to do after you're gone."
"I'll tell you what you're gonna do," Owen replied. "You're going to continue with the rest of your life. You're not going to mourn me, you're going to live each day to the fullest and remember all the good times we've shared. And eventually, when you're up to it, you will find a new suitor and the process will begin anew."
"But I don't want to find a new suitor," I pouted. "I want you to remain by my side for all eternity."
"Well I'm sorry to say that my body has other ideas," Owen snapped. "Even with your blood flowing through my veins, I am still destined to meet my Maker. If I had things my way, I would rip Death's nipples off were he to come within a few feet of me," he growled. "But sadly, that is not the case. I know life without me will be hard, but you have to remember that while I am not eternal... your memories of me are."
I looked at him pleadingly, searching his face for any sign that he was worried. But he wasn't. His face, while ravaged by time, was still as kind and caring as always. He smiled, revealing his still pearly-white teeth (a habit I had forced on him more often than not), and kissed me gently on the cheek.
"Y-you're right," I said. "The last time I gave myself to grief and sorrow... she managed to take over. I will not let that happen again, my love. You have my word that I will move on from you... in time. Allow me at least some grief at least."
"That's the spirit," he replied. "Now come on, it's been a while since we cuddled up together."
I nodded enthusiastically and curled up next to him, the two of us sharing another kiss before we drifted off to sleep.
*** Optional Music ***
I awoke to the blaring of alarms and the distant shouting of the medical staff mixed with their frantic hoofsteps thundering down the corridor towards our room. I looked down to see a peaceful smile on Owen's face.
I quickly got off the bed as the door opened, a team of doctors and nurses rushing in. I stood to one side as they worked, calling out instructions to each other as they battled to save my beloved. A couple of minutes later, as I watched the lead doctor giving Owen chest compressions, a thought came to me and I approached.
"Stop," I said firmly. "Don't do anything."
The doctor looked at me in horror. "But, your majesty, I can save this man!" he replied. "I just need a little more time!"
"No," I shook my head. "He knew that his time was coming, and he was prepared to accept that. And judging by the look on his face, he is ready to go. So please, let him."
The assembled staff exchanged unsettled looks with each other before nodding. "As you wish, Princess," the lead doctor replied. "Time of death, 3:18am."
One of the ponies jotted this down on a piece of paper attached to a clipboard, as the rest of them began putting away the equipment they had brought in. As they worked, the door opened and two familiar faces entered. It had been a while since I had last seen my sister and Twilight Sparkle, and their presence seemed to act as a sort of sedative, soothing my frazzled nerves. I didn't say a word to either of them, not even when Celestia pulled me into a hug.
"I'm sorry, Luna," she whispered. "But he's in a better place now." Twilight joined the hug as well and I embraced them both. "I hate to ask... but was it a merciful death?"
"He didn't suffer, if that's what you mean," I said. "If the smile on his face was anything to go by, he actually seemed glad that his time had come."
"Will you be okay though, Luna?" Twilight asked. I nodded and she smiled. "Well always remember that Celestia and I are always here for you, so if you ever need to talk then feel free to find us."
"I think I'll cope," I said with a genuine smile. "We talked about this last night, and Owen gave me some sound advice. He basically told me that I shouldn't let my grief get the better of me, and that I should move on in time while cherishing the memories I have."
"Sound advice indeed," Celestia nodded. "But you need not walk the path of grief alone, dear sister, for I will be by your side for as long as it takes. And so will Twilight, as she has had to walk the same path several times — after the loss of each of her friends."
Twilight looked downcast, painful memories of losing her friends flooding her mind. "I still miss them," she murmured. "But you were always there for me, Luna. Each and every time when I was grieving or the one I'd lost, you were there. So it is only right that I do the same for you."
I smiled warmly, bringing both of them in for another hug before finally turning my attention to Owen. His arms had been folded across his chest, and the peaceful smile was still evident. I trotted over to him and planted one final kiss on his lips.
"Goodnight, my love," I whispered.
With those words I walked out of the room, with Twilight and Celestia following close behind, and straight into my new life.
A life... without my beloved human.
FUCK YEAH, AN UPDATE!
Oh wait, I don't need to read this one!
nicely written, can't wait to actually get around to starting your geoverse stories
AWESOME CHAPTER!!!
While the chapter may be nice. I doubt that people will like seeing our main character die.
And perhaps he will get eternal life. Luna's blood already flows thru his veins so we shall never know how this story will end.
This was just how you wanted it to end. Not how i wanted it to end :p.
Another good chapter. I'll be again eager for the next one.
Damn that's depressing. But well written, and I enjoyed it.
3099253 I think that a lot more stories should end with the main character dying. Just like reality.
3099297
I second this.
Also, I just noticed this:
D'aaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwww.
3099297
Ah! But you forget that in Equestria nothing resembles reality :D
And it is not just that I want him to have immortality just for the lols. I just hate it when a romance story ends like that. If the story ends with him having immortality then I wouldn't mind it as much compared to when the story continues with him have immortality.
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You would hate Taste of an Apple then. Very depressing, but captivating shipfic.
Damn, there be some fine feels right here. Not gonna lie a story with the main character dying, if done properly, can be amazing but I feel that it takes a more mature reader to truly appreciate it because if gives you a true sense of finality and lets face it I'm far from that. Other than that, fantastic chapter, cannon or not.
*Shakes head* Nope. Nope. Nope.
Nope.
Nope.
(Gets up and throws computer out the window)
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So... you loved the chapter?
im just going to go ahead and not read the guest chapter because feels.....i hate those kinds of feels
3100025 You know, i think he did...
also
FIGHT THE POWER!
That was a very sad yet happy Not-ending....
That was beautiful....
...aw...
Hey,
I didnt sign up for a Sad Story!
I hate you...
EDIT : Just kiddin
3099200 Nice chapter but please no more, I can't take the feels. I understand where this lies in the story but man this is a hell of jump from where it last was. Again I know where it lies in the story but aaaggghhh I can't read any more of these if they are like this .
3099200
And here we were expecting to find out how they deal with nightmare moon round two! And it was a sad chapter nonetheless, instead of a comedic relief! Why just stop there?
Lol just kidding, still waiting patiently for the next chapter, but this was fun in its own right.
Keep going! ;)
3099253 I liked it. And I really wouldn't care if it was canon. But then again I'm the guy that's planning on making a series of games where in the third game, the main protagonist that you have been playing as for 2 and a half game is going to die. Why? TO MAKE PEOPLE SAD, THAT'S WHY!!! It's when you kill off someone everyone likes that the audience finally figures out that you mean business.
This was a great and sad chapter and all, BUT WHAT ABOUT WHERE THE LAST CHAPTER LEFT OFF, HOW DID OWEN GET FREE FROM NIGHTMARE MOON! What about all that HUH, there better be an explanation for that in the next chapter, I am liking this story, but to end the last chapter like the author did, then have someone else come along and jump seventy years in the future, that is not cool. Again, still, a great story.
3103086 Yeah...once again, I'm having a bit of a crisis at the moment due to some personal issues that I'd rather not go into. The next chapter is on it's fourth re-write as I'm trying to get it perfect but too many things are preventing me from doing so.
3103366 Ok sorry, I just really like this story so far and I just want to know what happened with Owen getting possessed with Nightmare moon, the sudden jump in time just threw me off, sorry about all that.
Damn man this bonus chapter actully kinda sad.
I could not stop smiling throughout this chapter. It might be the giant "NON-CANON" at the top of the page that helped.
You liar! there is NO way in hell you aren't that well versed with writing feels, this almost made me cry! That's a very hard thing to do, so you know.
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That may be, but it's still an alien concept to me. I prefer trying to make people laugh, not cry!
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You'd be surprised how many people seem to have missed that, hence why it's so big.
So sad
Make him immortal right now right freaking now or or else ill make it can't end like this it just cant
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Too many feels this early, it better not actually end this way!
3113952 It's not ending yet, no way! This is just a non-canon chapter that a friend made for me. It has NO affect on the main storyline.
I can't handle all of these feels!!!!
3113994
I know it's non-canon, but it better not be considered as a possible canon
When is YOUR next chapter?
To have immortal blood flowing in his vein, I think he can be called a "demigod". Not sure if that would increase his lifespan but I think it would.
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That's not my call to make.
3146418
Wait... what?
3148476 you just got done with the chapter? :P wait and see two weeks was all it took however despite this I'm still interested to read more
I just finished reading all that's up of this fic.
I can safely say that I love this fic like I would my own body.
3222582 I don't know physics. It is just common sense.
3222752
yes but the physics is common knolage
3230521 Touche.
ALL OF MY YES AND ALL OF ITS BABIES
oh god I hope we don't see Owen die in the main story
3336117patience, or he may choose to cancel it all together.
I doubt that would happen, but waiting is what makes it that much satisfying when you do read it.
3344455 C-c-CANCEL? NEVER!
In all seriousness, the next chapter is in the works but my work hours have increased so I have less time to continue writing it. It will be up eventually
3344462 well then, in the words of a very convenient person:
We're the next chapter ? I WANT IT !!!
I will not let him die alicorn blood runs though him so by the 8 he shall live forever. turn into an anthropony if you have to! but he must live on for the goddes of the night she must never be alone again.