A Perfect Student

by ThatHandsomeDevil

Final

Spike was the only one to stay after the letter had been read. It had been left at the foot of the statue of Twilight Sparkle. A sort of memento, enchanted to remain in place and be protected from the elements by Princess Luna herself. Spike had long ago fallen asleep, and it was night by the time he jerked awake. The first thing he saw was the moon, scarred with a bright tinge of yellow and red. As his eyes focused he could just barely make out the Sun Princess’ cutie mark emblazoned onto the surface. He looked around, and then back at the statue of Twilight. He wrapped his arms around it, shedding a single tear. He missed her already. Part of him always would. The piece of paper had been moved, somehow, resting on its back. Spike walked over to pick it up, but found a faint trace of something on there. A faint purple glow.

As he came closer, he saw it was writing. It was sloppy, as though it was done by a young filly using their left-hoof even though they were right-hoofed. But Spike could still make it out. There were six simple words, but they were enough to allow a tear to slip down his cheek.

Thank you. I love you all.

Comments

[Squeaky Toy]

"Twilight’s eyes had lost all semblance of humanity"

DERP!

[ThatHandsomeDevil]

1542671
But "ponyanity" is a horrifying and despicable word! What would you have me use?

[ThatHandsomeDevil]

1542675
Good point. I'll fix that right away. Thanks for pointing that out!

[Extinction]

that was ....interesting
sad
a little creepy
Random as the buscus....
But Interseting...

It was still g a good fic

[TAB]

Short, dark, and well-written. While the ending seemed a tad bit rushed, I still love it. Take a fav, like, and watch.

[AverageMemory]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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I've already sung my praises, but ill do it again.
This story was excellent, it caused me emotions I don't normally feel.
Yet, like a stray dog you gave food to, I keep coming back.
It's just so... perfect.

[Dashie McCourty]

People, you should listen to the full theme song after you read this. Somehow, it's extremely fitting and appropriate for the "end of a journey" sort of scenario.

[MLP BRONY 27]

it... was... AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ebony]

My feelings.

[nibtip]

1542683
I think people use equinity these days.

[ChessJess]

I still think this is an amazing story, but so many feels.

[ThatHandsomeDevil]

1570357
I'm a tad confused, overall. What was it I did that made me seem mad (I can only assume you mean "mad" as in insane, not "mad" as in upset xD) And what do you mean by "Way past", if I may ask, along with what your issues were with that particular chapter?
Either way, thanks for your comments and your favorite

[ANearPerfectStudent]

Amazing story...In fact, its one of the only 2 that have ever made me cry. I hope you make more of them in the future.

[ThatHandsomeDevil]

1579678
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it
(By the way, I like that name~ )

[Sketchy Markks]

1570646

What in the heck
Are
You

Pulling on me?
Are you mad?
Seriously,
This fic needs to pull back a step and refocus itself.

The first letter of every line spells W.A.Y. P.A.S.T.

It was half joke, half my honest feelings. I'm sorry I'm gonna have to go re-read this in order to understand what I was talking about.

EDIT: nevermind, I remembered just by looking at the summary. It just seemed like it EXPLODED far too quickly, I mean, I know it was a word trigger- but seriously too fast too insane.

However, your story was still good enough that I can safely say that regardless of the fact that I almost stopped reading because of said fast advancement, this story is still marked among my favorites.

1666817 Yeah, I was basically saying he went way past the boundaries of WHOA!? there.

[ThatHandsomeDevil]

1668502
Holy Celestia, that's clever. I didn't notice that at all.
And yeah, I totally get what you mean. It does kind of suddenly blow up, but I wanted Twilight to be so far gone that the slightest provocation would make her tip over the edge. Regardless, I'm glad you enjoyed it

[ANearPerfectStudent]

Using this one fanfiction I have turned at least 6 of my friends into bronys
Good Job at that!!

[ThatHandsomeDevil]

1691248
Ahah, really? That's unbelievable! Well, from me to them, welcome to the herd (\

[seeker9709]

While I still maintain my record of not crying during a fanfic (I even passed the My Little Dashy test) This was a beutiful story and kept me enthralled the entire time.

[142 with an 8]

2217320>>1542677
Probably best if used sanity instead?

[wtdtd]

the plot has a lot of promise.... but you didn't work it out very well. sadly. oh well. nice try.

[The Red Butcher]

Well it didn't go in the direction it should've so for me it sucks.

[Twi-Fi Brony]

1694555
dam it ... now ya done it ... ya just had to make me cry ... didn't you