Chapter 8- Tirek: It isn't worth my time
I need to get stronger. You are weak.
“...”
This maid. Why does she insist on chatting all the time?
“...”
Why won’t I talk to you? Can’t you see I’m busy? I have to get stronger. You are weak, Tirek.
“Lord Tirek needs nopony.”
“...”
Princess Flurry Heart? A trip? Why would I-You are weak.
“...”
My homeland? Does that brat have connections to my father? You are too weak for this crown, Tirek.
“...”
“No.”
Now? Ugh...Just leave me be, I have to get stronger. I don’t have time for the Princess’s games.You are weak.
“...”
"Fine, if it will shut you up, I’ll go with her.”
***
Ruins? Where are we? You are weak, Tirek. This cannot be. What happened here? You are no lord. This column...I recognize these markings. The archway to the temple? You are no son of mine! The sandstone of these hallowed halls, lies crumbling and shattered. It feels strange under my hooves. As though this is not the halls of my home. You are no son of mine, Tirek!
“...”
A war? Mere war wiped out my glorious people? It cannot be! You are no centaur. You are weak! My village lies in ruin, my people wiped out. What brought about such a thing? What happened here? Wait, what is she saying?
“...”
My father declared war on...the world? You are weak. Princess Twilight sent a peace envoy and he had them executed, and in-kind she retaliated. You are nothing. You are weak. You lie! My father would never...You are an embarrassment, you are weak.
“...”
Peace was clearly not an option, and so, all nations under her banner of Harmony descended on them. Her words, I want them to be false. This destruction though, cannot be denied. My home, my people. All of it, gone. You are weak.
You sent me away, told me to prove my worth to the empire. Conqueror Equestria, you said. You’ll prove your right to rule, you said. You are weak. You claimed to be the strongest, that I was too weak to be your son. You are weak. I followed your orders, I single-hoofedly overthrew the Alicorn Princesses, I stole their magic, and for what?
“...”
It’s been 200 years. Yet, I am still here and you...are just ashes in the wind. Nocreature speaks of your glory, nopony mentions my conquest. It was all for naught! And instead of joining the world in prosperity, you dragged the souls of our people to Tartarus with you. What a waste. Who’s the weak one now, Father? Where’s your might now? Scattered like a speck amongst the sands of time.
“...”
“We’re leaving, Princess. There’s nothing left for me here.”
“...”
***
3 Days Later
“I’ll have the usual, yes the bowl of strawberries and a broiled double hayburger with all the fixings… No, no that’s not all… What do I want? I’m not good at articulating my thoughts and never have been but there is something I want to ask you… I was wondering, what are you doing this weekend?... Why?"
Because time is precious.
"I’ve been thinking about what you said and training for combat doesn’t seem that important anymore... What brought about this change?"
Strength fades, and history forgets. I've realized some things are more important than others.
"I’ve thought about how we only have so much time in this world… Lord Tirek needs nopony?... Yes, yes I know I said that, and I was being an idiot...I know I said no, but Lord Tirek is no more… Yes, really. That name means nothing to me anymore. Just call me Tirek...Your name is Featherduster? How aptly named...So what do you say, Featherduster?... You want me to say it, out loud?"
Some things like companionship. Somepony to have close by. Somepony like you.
"Fine! Will you, Featherduster, go on a date with me this weekend?... 8 pm on Saturday sounds wonderful. I’ll see you then.”
I'm tired of being alone. It just isn't worth my time.
***
You are weak... No, father, I’m not the weak one. I have a chance. Princess Flurry Heart has given me a chance you never gave; the chance for a better life. Your supposed strength was merely that of a roaring mouse before a deadly lion. An illusion. An empty boast in the face of real warriors.
My life is my own now and I refuse to let my efforts be just another voice in the wind. I'm going to live it my way. From now on, I’m my own man. I have a new start, a new home. And my life begins now.
I should probably start by asking The Princess what restaurant she would recommend for my date with her maid.
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Tirek's father got his kingdom destroyed. Question is, what happen To Scorpan?
10950903
Because of your suggestion to change the rating...I admit, it helped me gather more views and interactions, plus you stuck around afterward meaning you really did care and weren't just being negative. I'm happy to see you again, so, I'll answer your question best as I can.
In canon, Tirek disowned Scorpan for 'loving ponies' as he put it. In that Universe, Scorpan basically "lived happily ever after" essentially dying fulfilled before Twilight's time. Life is only finite(for some) after all, and if celly and luna were both ruling when tirek and scorpan appeared, it stands to reason this was before the 1000 years on the moon. So, I would say he fell in love with and stayed in Equestria until he finally passed from old age. I like to imagine he loved, lost, and loved some more and had a job...perhaps as a blacksmith.
In my universe, the same happened, only after or may just before the 1000 years on the moon incident came to an end.
So basically, the blacksmith in ponyville was a very old centaur, while the mane 6 and starlight did their thing.
I hope this helps explain my thoughts on Scorpan's role in this AU. As this is meant to focus on Tirek 200 year later and since he disowned him originally, I didn't really consider Scorpan... so this is my best explanation.
So did Equestria and co. just genocide the centaurs? Were there no civilians or anything? Why not just take out the leadership?
10950943
well, who do you think rallied to his cause? War is never so simple, a leader does after all...have to have those he or she leads. So yes, they stood against Equestria under his command and they paid for it.
Just as the assassination of an Archduke started a World War, that execution started a battle cry of its own. The Centaurs were primitive and completely dependant on their leader. What he commanded they did, and he declared war. So they fought until the death. And they lost.
10950929
Wonder explanation. Thank you for answering my question.
10950963
<3
10950949
so you mean all centaurs dies? even the children? are all centaurs Blindly follow the King advice or some Against it?
wow,so much for the Friendship stuff,Twilight,you just Genocide an entire Race.I bet if The Changeling go Against her "Banner Of Harmory",she would Kill 'em too
10951993
you've completely misunderstood. It wasn't only twilight, it was all the nations. And as for blindly following their leader? yes, that is generally how a primitive tribe does things. yes that is a generality, and unfortunately, if you look at tribal behavior from all areas of the world in our history...it is extremely common for the 'ours or nothing' mentality.
In this case, the declaration was sounded and unfortunately for the centaurs...it was met by a more capable force.
Now a caveat:Not once did it state the entire species was wiped out. Only "his people" could reference his species or perhaps just his village, where he himself lived. I suppose time will tell. Stick around to perhaps find out.
10952006
oh,i just saw asdtroi8895 ask about the "genocide" thing and don't see you correct him so I just assume thing,sorry
10952024
I'm intentionally vague in my answers to avoid spoilers. I do, however, understand your reasoning and that is fine. It may very well be true, or perhaps just a specific phrasing...Only when the story is complete is the whole picture ever revealed with my stories, and I do type specifically the phrases I use. Just something to keep in mind for the future.
I do appreciate your reading so far, and I do hope you enjoy the ride...just remember, the dark tag is there for more than one reason usually. Things aren't always what they seem. <3 thank you for reading.
I have to admit I was shocked by this chapter. The fact that the war that led to the genocide of the centaurs happened precisely with the one who bears the title of "princess of friendship" - this is all from the category that I could not expect.
P.S. how did it happen that Scorpan died of old age and his brother Tirek managed to live up to now?
10952092
Tirek lived by being frozen in time within the statue for 200 years... the same reason cozy glow is still 8 years old, and chrysalis outlived thorax. I also imagine time stops for those in tartarus. An eternal punishment so his imprisonment there retained his age originally until he broke free.
because I am lazy and have addressed the genocide aspect...i'll copypaste my response to cipher here.
you've completely misunderstood. It wasn't only twilight, it was all the nations.
Now a caveat:Not once did it state the entire species was wiped out. Only "his people" could reference his species or perhaps just his village, where he himself lived. I suppose time will tell. Stick around to perhaps find out.
P.S I appreciate you reading my story. Appreciate your thoughts <3
10952006
It is kind of interesting that (taken a certain way) Vorak's attack may be construed as vengeance for the imprisonment of his son. I suppose he could just be a violent conquer type, but the possibility (however slim) should be voiced anyway. Which would make Tirek's subsequent release and rejection of him, doubly ironic.