Eternity
It went without saying, but heights were something that Gods and Goddesses had to deal with on a pretty regular basis. It often created a sense of detachment from the world below, a division between the realm of mortals and those immortals charged with safeguarding it. But at other times, it simply gave a sense of wonder, to look down at that vast and seemingly-endless place and know that, at any given moment, there was some wonderful story unfolding. Twilight often thought of this, sitting on the edge of her cloud in a long silence, her eyes drifting over all that she surveyed. Occasionally she'd spot a mortal or two, even from this distance, and smile as she watched them go about their lives. Sometimes it was a grand and epic adventure, and other times it would simply be a case of them living out their daily routine. All brought her joy to see, doubly so when she considered that a day of peace usually meant a day of safety for those she cared so much for. A deep exhale escaped her as she leaned back slightly, letting the gentle breeze flow over her face. "Wonderful."
"It is, isn't it?" a second voice said to her.
Twilight didn't even turn to look, yet smiled all the same, and before long Sunset was getting herself comfortable right beside her. She was carrying a couple of small clay cups, one for herself and one to offer, which Twilight graciously accepted. Taking a quick sniff of the aromatic liquid within, her smile grew. "Ambrosia?"
Sunset smirked, raising her glass. "Only the best." They clinked their cups together, taking a quick sip of it simultaneously, before again turning their attention to the Earth. "So, anything interesting on the grapevine?"
Twilight giggled. "Well, you didn't hear it from me, but it appears our dear old Flash is planning on asking a rather important question to that nice Muffins girl."
A warm smile came to Sunset. "I'm happy to hear it. Though two have been through a lot. Good to know they can have a happy day together."
Twilight looked to her slyly. "Thanks in no small part to your mother, I'm guessing?"
Sunset chuckled. "Oh, I've no doubt. Mother always knows how to have a subtle hand in these things." Looking down, Sunset again raised her cup. "Well, here's to the happy couple."
Twilight followed suit. "May their days be long and prosperous."
"I'll drink to that," a boisterous voice from behind called.
Both of the Goddesses turned to see that it was their other five friends, prompting wide smiles for both of them. Before long all of them were seated together, all sharing in the heavenly drink that they so adored, looking out at the world they had done so much for. "Hey, guess what? Zephyr's actually acting pretty decently these days," Rainbow commented, followed by a quick laugh on her part. "Took him long enough."
Fluttershy sighed. "Well, when one has Celestia of all people keeping an eye on you, you tend to start being careful." She paused, then blushed as she looked to Sunset. "Oh, no offence."
Sunset smirked right back to her. "Hey, none taken."
Rarity, sweeping aside some of her hair, looked to the Goddess of nature with some concern. "Well, let us hope for his sake he does not lapse back into his old ways. I hear Celestia has more than a few colorful punishments for those who stray too much."
Fluttershy, after considering that, actually cracked a smile. "If that does happen, I hope she goes for the one where he's stuck waist-deep in cold water. That'll at least help with his more...obvious issues."
Pinkie looked to her with amusement. "Dang, Fluttershy, when did you get so savage?"
Fluttershy shrugged to that. "Goddess of nature, Pinkie. Savagery comes with the territory."
They all shared a laugh at that, and when it was over, Applejack, after adjusting her hat slightly, looked over to a particular spot on the world beneath them. A vast forest land, which seemed to cause her to smirk slightly. "Ah heard a might interestin' story from little Bloom earlier. Turns out young Spike tried his hand at wardin' off mortals goin' ta the sacred forest."
Twilight, hearing of the young God's antics, looked to her with curiosity. "Oh? You mean where mortals who enter have to pay the toll with a trinket or give up their...um...purity?"
Applejack snickered. "Eyup, that's the one."
This time it was Twilight's turn to smirk. "A bit early for him to take on that role, isn't it? Dare I ask how it went?"
Applejack sighed. "Not as well as he'd have hoped, ah bet. He did the usual thing, warding the girl off, but it kinda turns out she entered that forest without any offerin's whatsoever. Seemed kinda eager ta meet him in fact."
A blush came to Twilight after hearing that. "Oh...oh!"
Applejack nodded. "Eyyyyyyyup. One o' those days."
Rainbow arched an eyebrow. "Wow, boy's got game. But, then again, he does have those three girls chasing after him too." A simultaneous look of worry and curiosity came to her. Er, did those three get involved?"
Applejack resumed her smile. "Oh yeah. They zipped on down before the mortal could try anythin' else. Shooed her off with a broom an' everythin'."
As before, they all laughed together, Sunset shaking her head to the whole scenario. "I swear, that boy's growing into quite the heart-breaker. Still, nobody got hurt, and that's the important thing."
Pinkie giggled. "Bet that Timber guy wished he could say that about himself. He has not had a lucky year."
Fluttershy smiled to her. "Actually, I hear he's actually doing a lot better now."
Pinkie turned to her with interest. "Oh yeah?"
Fluttershy nodded before answering. "He's taken up with a new preacher. Met the man once. Nice fellow. Hope things go well for him."
Rainbow snorted. "Knowing him, any time away from us lot will be a relief for him. I mean, did you hear how things went with him when Sonata set her eyes on him?!"
Rarity let out a quick huff. "Quite. Attractive he may be, but a lady simply does not go around acting that way, regardless of how insatiable her libido might be." She frowned shortly afterwards. "That kind of behaviour is far more suited to certain lightning Gods."
Pinkie, in stark contrast to her usual attitude, joined her in her frown. "Oh no, is that guy from the other pantheon visiting again soon?"
Rarity sighed. "Alas yes. Here's hoping he's a touch more gentlemanly with Celestia next time he arrives...though I wouldn't hold my breath."
Twilight, in spite of how uncomfortable those last few moments of the conversation had been, couldn't help but smile to everything. The sun was shining brightly on them all right now, and all her friends were here, smiling, laughing and just generally having a good time of it. It was something Sunset too had noticed, and as she looked to her spectacled lover, she took a moment to put one arm around her, holding her close. "So, whatcha thinking about?"
Twilight, adjusting her glasses slightly, let out a contented sigh before answering. "Oh...us, our friends, this world, our role in it. That sort of thing."
Sunset smirked. "Ah, just little things then."
Twilight rolled her eyes, then looked back to her with more affection. "It's one of those things we tend not to think about too much...but in quiet times like this, it really does dawn on you...we live forever, Sunset. We live forever, and we're charged with safeguarding a whole world, a whole people. It's, well, not to put it mildly, but it's kind of a big job."
Sunset nodded, maintaining her smile to her. "Until you retire of course."
Twilight giggled. "Well, that won't be for centuries yet. Possibly even millennia. There's still plenty to do until then. And besides..." She looked to Sunset with love in her eyes. "When we do retire, that'll just mean we have all of eternity together. All that time to do whatever we want."
Sunset's smirk returned. "I like the sound of that."
They drew n closer, but before their lips could actually make contact, they were interrupted when, all of a sudden, Pinkie tapped Sunset on the shoulder, drawing their attention to her. "Ah, ah, ah, lovebirds. There's still the matter of fun to be had."
Slowly, Sunset arched an eyebrow. "Kinda what we were about to have, Pinkie," she remarked with no small measure of annoyance.
Rainbow, who had also been watching, chuckled. "Pinkie's not wrong. This job might be a big responsibility, but there's no reason we can't enjoy it. I hear even Celestia enjoyed a good prank every once in a while. So hey, none of this serious talk about roles over humanity and all that junk. Let's just kick back and enjoy this sweet thing we've got going...within reason of course. No need to go overboard."
Applejack took her hat off, using it to blow some cool air onto her face. "Hehe, she ain't wrong. We're Goddesses, friends. Might as well enjoy it."
Twilight and Sunset paused, then looked lovingly to each other once more. "Well then..." Twilight started, raising her still-half-full cup of ambrosia. "Here's to an eternity of fun."
Sunset matched her look, raising her cup and, without a word, finally moving forward and kissing her beloved, after which she gave a small nod. "And the ones we have fun with."
Coming up with endings is far from easy for me, but I like to think that, when dealing with a story of deities, this kind of conclusion will suffice for those who have stayed with it. And speaking of whom, I hope you've all enjoyed this weird anthology, and thank you for waiting as long as you have for me to finally bring it to some sort of close 
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Spike's story, at least until the CMC gets involved.
This was a charming ending to a very charming and fun story. Glad to see it all come to a nice close.
Nice ending.
A few things to say here.
First, that was a wonderful end, it had two of my favorite ships. Twilight/Sunset, and Flash and Derpy (I like other ships too mind lol). The end itself felt quite natural and flowed nicely
Second, my head canon is still that Flash better watch out as Celestia is still considering him for god hood should ole Zephy revert to his old way, or maybe even if Celestia decides to be a bit trollish, she'd make Flash a God, and Derpy a Goddess hehe.
All and all I must say Well Done indeed!
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agreed
I am sad to see this story end, but this is a very good ending.
Huh. I thought this would just go on for ever. Such is life I guess.
Do you mean glasses here?
Wonderful work on the exchange, characterizations and general wrap-up in this final chapter. Absolutely loved seeing the gang discussing - certain details such as the Crusaders chasing off that mortal girl that was after Spike, Zephyr behaving himself (due to being on Celestia's watch list now), Flash and Muffins's relationship, the foreshadowing for Zeus's next visit and the responsibilities AND perks of godhood in general.
In general, a great chapter to end this series on, especially since it's deliberately open ended enough where we can use our own imaginations to think of what next.
Arguably, this one never had to end, but this was a good way to see it off. Great way to tie up everything left hanging. Thank you for a lovely anthology.
This was beautiful. I applaud you for writing such a good story.
Well, happily ever after anyway, perks of full-blooded godhood and all. Come to think of it, if there's successive generations of immortal deities gadding about up there, what are they even doing with themselves post-retirement?
And I still say Zephyr needed to be shipped off on an internship somewhere so he can appreciate how good he has it. Carrying Kiri-Jolith's armaments perhaps.
Sad to see it go, but happy to read such a nice send off. It was always a pleasure to see this one update.
One tiny nitpick before we go though:
Unless Rick Riordan lied to me, I'm pretty confident that ambrosia is a food (often paired with nectar to drink).
Part of me was hoping on one or two more chapters of seen that idiot, Zephyr getting his long-awaited punishment for his treatment of Derpy.
Oh well, Beggars can't be choosers. It's a shame that this store has finally come to an end, I'm going to miss all the random and hilarious between all the goddesses and demigods. It was fun while it lasted and I'm glad I was part of that ride.
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It can be either/or. The meaning was never consistent even when the term was new.
All hail Sassyshy.
Zeus gonna be medium-well pretty soon.
Nice way to wrap this up. Cheers, mate.
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Thank you all for saying so. It was a pleasure to make a story people liked
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very welcome!
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Anytime!
Good job on the story. Like many before me who wish for more I'm sad to see it end, but at the same time I know the feeling when one can put a big check next to a story you wrote with your own hands. Nice job and we can't wait to see what else you bring out.
Spike being stalked by the CMC sounds like an interesting story.
This was an enjoyable story, thanks for writing it.
Read this all in one day, hope there's more with this pantheon in stories and such. I really loved this story and probably my favorite gods and goddesses stories I've read. Lovely job
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God of the Assclowns is more like it
Ah, Timber became a Christian i see