Jonathon has been living peacefully in Equestria for a few years now. But then the man who cursed him returns. Will Jonathon fight him, or will he release his curse and live a normal life.
I was walking home from the castle after talking to Vega. We had become really good friends since then. As I was walking, I heard her say something in my head. "Thank you for helping me." "No problem. Thank you for helping me with my feelings." "My pleasure." I continued walking to my house in the Everfree. I walked in the door and was greeted with a hug from Luna and Chrysalis. Luna had started living with us ever since Celestia had agreed to let us date. "Welcome home honey," Luna said. I kissed her on the head scratched them behind their ears. "It's good to be back." They chuckled and I made us some supper. Then, I remembered something. "Vega," I said aloud, "If you want, I can get you a body. You can then eat with all of us." She thought for a moment. "Sure. Thank you." "Luna," I called. "Yes?" "Can you get somepony over here for Vega?" "Sure," she said. We waited until a pegasus knocked on the door. "You need somepony," she asked. "Hold still please," I said. "Wha-" Vega left my body and flew into the pegasus. After a few seconds, the struggling stopped and she stood up. "Whose ready to eat," she said. I smiled and set the table. Tonight, I made something very special. I had made my grandmas famous goulash. Minus the meat of course. "What is this," Luna asked as she took a bite. "It's my grandmas famous goulash," I answered. "It delicious," Chrysalis and Vega said. "I'm glad you like it." I finished my food and got up. "I'm going for a short walk, okay," I said. "Okay," they said. I walked out of the house and into the forest. I needed time to think. As I was walking, I saw movement in the corner of my eye. I drew my sword and got into a defensive stance. Then I saw two glowing yellow eyes. At first I thought it was a timber wolf. But then I realized it was too tall. The eyes got closer until I could see its whole body. And I didn't like who I saw. It was the man I saw when my parents died. "You," I growled. "Hello my dear boy," he said in his slithery voice. "What the fuck do you want?" "I'm here to take what is mine." "What do you mean," I asked. "I'm here to release you from your curse." I thought for a moment. "No," I replied in a stern voice. "You have no say in the matter," it said. "You are wrong. This curse has defined my life. If you take it, you might as well take my life." "Well, I'll just take it by force." And with that, it charged me. I changed into my cursed form and fought back. The amount of energy and power around us was incredible. All around us explosions blasted every time we attacked. He was powerful, and I knew I couldn't beat him. (POV change to Celestia) As I was setting the sun, I felt something coming from the forest. It wasn't much so I didn't bother to check it. It was probably manticores fighting over their territories. But just before I fell asleep, a HUGE blast of power came from the forest. I ran to my balcony and looked. What I saw was terrifying. The amount of power radiating from the forest was like nothing I ever felt. It was more powerful than I was. Then, I saw explosions coming from somewhere in the forest. Then I realized something. 'THAT'S CLOSE TO JONATHON'S HOUSE!!!" I flapped my wings and shot off into the forest. I flew to the house as fast as I could. (POV change to Chrysalis) I was just finishing my supper when I felt an enormous blast of power coming from the forest. I ran up to mom, (I had decided to call Luna mom, since she was dating dad) and said, "Did you feel that mom?" "Yes. It is very strange." Just then, Vega burst through the door. "JONATHON'S BEING ATTACKED BY SOMETHING!!!" "WHAT!?!?!" Me and Luna both followed Vega outside and into the forest. Once we got there, we saw what dad was fighting. I looked like dad but had flaming hair and instead of having a whole head, it was just a skull. Then we saw dad in his dragon form fighting the creature. We were about to help him when we saw Celestia flying towards us. She landed and stopped us. "No," she whispered harshly, "You cannot fight this beast. It is more powerful than I am. You would die within seconds." "The what do we do," I asked. "Nothing. There is nothing we can do. Only Jonathon can defeat this monster." "WHAT!?" "SSSHHHH," she whispered, "We can't let it hear us." "There has to by something we can do," I said, desperately. "Wait." We turned and looked and Vega. "Celestia, do you know the spell your parents used on me?" "Yes. Why?" "Because," she said, "If you can use it on all of us, we can fuse with Jonathon and combine our power with his." She thought for a moment. "That could work. But I would have to alter it so we don't need bodies to survive." "Good. Quickly, we must help him." Celestia focused and after a minute, her horn glowed dimly. Then, a bolt of light shot out, and hit me, Luna, and her. After a few seconds, the light died down. When we opened our eyes, nothing had changed. "Did it work," I asked. "Yes," Celestia said, "Now all we have to do is make contact with Jonathon." "Easier said than done," Luna said as she looked at the two beasts fighting. "Lets go." We waited for the right moment, then ran out to Jonathon. He saw us and his eyes went wide. "WHAT ARE YOU DO-" We cut him off as we all tackled him. Our bodies fused and he roared in pain. "Dad," I said in his mind, "Are you alright?" "Dafuq," he said. "Hello Jonathon," Luna said. "Uhhh." "Well, this is strange," Celestia said. "What...how..." "I'm back Jonathon," Vega said. "Okay, you I'm used to. But why the hell are the other three alicorns in my head." "My fused with your body and now our power is yours," Celestia said. "Cooooool," he said. This all happened in a span of seconds. The devil looked at the bipedal dragon on the ground. "Well, I'll be tak-" he was cut off when Jonathon jumped to his feet, kicking the demon in the process and drawing two swords. Then, he focused and one sword was covered in flames, while the other was covered in lightning. "This," he said, "Is going to be fun." (POV change to Jonathon) I charged the devil and swung through the air. He raised his hand to block it, but at the last second, I swung the lingtning sword at him and it connected. The amount of force behind that swing caused him to fly back almost a hundred feet. He got up and said. "I'll see you soon," and vanished. The four alicorns left my body. It seemed that it was only with their power I was even able to stand. I fell to the ground, unconscious.
I woke up in a soft bed, and tried to look around, trying my best to determine where I was, besides on a bed in a dark room.
"Why am I not in my house? Where am I?"
As I continued to look, my vision slowly returned, and I could see everything clear as day, thanks to the night-vision, one of the many perks of being a dragon. I looked around, and realized that there were pictures of Luna everywhere.
"Wait a minute...I'M IN LUNA'S ROOM!"
I franticly tried to escape, but a wave of pain came crashing down upon my body. The door at the far end of the room opened, and two guards ran in.
"Sir, are you alright?"
"I swear, I didn't do anyt-...wait. Did you just call me 'sir'?"
"Yes, sir. We learned that you were in the military, serving as a Five-Star General. We may not know you or your race very well, but we respect ponies that are higher in rank than ourselves, and you currently hold the highest."
I sat there in disbelief. They knew I was a Five-Star General, and they respected me? What could possibly happen next? I cleared my throat and addressed them.
"Well then, can one of you tell me why I'm here?"
"Sir", the one on the left stepped forward. "Princess Luna has requested that you be kept here until further notice. We have been assigned to guard all possible entries and exits."
"Very well. Will one of you go get the Princess for me? I must speak with her."
"I'm terribly sorry, sir, but she's in Night Court at the moment, but we will let her know that you are well and wish to speak as soon as possible."
"Thank you. Dismissed."
The guards left the room, and I laid back down, trying to relax.
(Shadow Blue's POV)
I left the room, and looked over at my partner as the door to the Princess' chambers closed behind us.
"Wow. For a General, he was pretty nice", I said.
"Yeah. You want to get Luna, or should I?"
"I'll get her. Last time you wen, you ended up in the hospital for a week, remember?"
My partner nodded his head, saying, "Thanks, bro."
I walked to the Meeting Room and opened the door, expecting to see a room full of ponies, but instead, I only saw the Princess . I looked around, thinking she might be in trouble, and took a cautious step forward, whispering, "Ma'am?"
"Yes, Guard?"
"He is well, and wishes to speak with you."
"Very well. Thank you for the notice. Dismissed."
I turned, feeling accomplished, and was about to leave when I heard a sigh from behind myself. It wasn't one of relief however; it was one of sadness. I looked back to see the Princess hanging her head, eyes closed.
"Princess, are you aright?"
"Yes, I'm fine."
"Come now, Princess, I can tell when you lie. I have been assigned to help you when needed, and I intend to do just that."
"Thank you, Guard, but it would be better if you leave. Somepony may come in..."
"Ma'am, I know for a fact the nopony comes to Night Court. Please, just tell me what's bothering you."
"Shadow", she began. I was shocked that she used my name, but listened on. "I don't want to bore you with the details. You probably wouldn't understand anyway."
"But that doesn't mean I can't try and help. The best medicine is to let it out."
"Very well. I've very recently realized that ponies still shun the night. Are they still afraid?"
"No, they aren't. I personally love looking outside at night; all of the beautiful stars and the ever-bright moon. Alot of ponies feel the same way. Most of them just aren't curious enough."
"Really? Ponies actually do care for my night?"
"Of course. We even have a whole study dedicated to your night, called "astronomy". Nopony is afraid of your night, they just don't appreciate it as much as others."
She took a moment to reply, but finally whispered, "Thank you, Guard. You have given me much to ponder."
"No worries, Princess."
I got up and left the room, making my way back to my post. I returned, and retold the events of the encounter to my partner, who was just as curious about the Princess as I was. We both stopped our chat and resumed the guarding of the door, from which no sound escaped.
When I woke up in next, I saw chrysalis standing there. "Hey honey. What are you doing?" "Hey dad. I just came to check on you." I smiled. "I'm fine Crissy. Don't worry." "Ok. When will you get out?" "It might be a while. But as soon as I get out, you'll be the first one to know." She smiled. "Thanks dad. I love you." "Love you too." She walked out and I fell back asleep. The next morning, I was allowed to leave. "I hope to see you again doc. Hopefully not in the same manner." "Bye." I walked into the forest and found my house. I walked in and saw Chrysalis there making some food. "Hey Crissy." "DAD!!!" She tackled me to the ground and hugged me. "Alright Crissy. I can't breathe." "Sorry." She let go and stood up. "Well, why don't we make some supper?" "Can I help?" I chuckled and ruffled her mane. "Of course you can." We made some supper and soon after we went to bed. If only I knew what would happen the next morning. I woke up the next morning to find it completely empty. No one. I looked around but couldn't find any traces of life. I ran to the castle and into the throne room. Celestia was sitting there talking to a pony. "One minute Jon," she said. "SHE'S GONE!!!" "What!? I'm sorry sir, but this will have to wait." We ran out of the throne room and found Luna and night walking down a hall. As soon as they saw us running, they knew what had happened. "How can we help," Luna asked. "I have a good idea of where she is. Follow me!" I ran into the forest and made my way to the old castle. As soon as I saw it, I knew what was happening. "We need to get her. NOW!!!" We ran in and came face to face with Shadow. "Well well well. Look what we have here. The three alicorns and a human. Welcome." "WHERE IS SHE!?!?!?!?!?" "Right here." I raised his hand and showed Chrysalis, beaten and nearly dead. "She'll live, but for a price." "RELEASE HER!!!" "I don't think so. Either you give me what I want," he raised a knife to Chrysalis's throat, "Or she dies." I was about to attack when I thought better of it. "What do you want?" "NO! Jonathon, don't do this," Luna said. "I have to. Otherwise, Crissy dies. Now, what do you want?" "I want you dead." Luna stepped in front of me. "NO!!!! I WON'T LET YOU TAKE HIM!!!" I grabbed her and moved her to the side. "Hold her please," I asked Night. She did. "Is that all?" I looked back up at the devil. "Yes. That is all." I looked at Chrysalis, who had tears in her eyes, then at Luna who was yelling at me through her closed mouth. I looked down and said, "Very well." "Good. Now then," He through Chrysalis at Celestia who caught her and grabbed me by the neck, "Time to die." He snapped my neck and I fell to the ground, dead. (POV change to Chrysalis) "DADDY!!!!" I ran over to him and hugged his body. "YOU MONSTER!!!!" "Sorry." Then he vanished. "Daddy, no." I cried onto his lifeless body, with Luna Night and Celestia next to me. We sat there for what felt like hours. Finally, we got up and buried his body in the cemetery. The same one he was in before. We said our prayers, them left. (POV change to Jonathon) I woke up in nothing. Absolutely nothing. I looked around but didn't see anything. As I walked around, I notice a light in front of me. I took a step forward. Then, something exited the light. It walked up to me and stared at me. "Hello Jonathon." "Who are you," I asked. "You salvation. Or, your guide if you wish." "Guide to what?" "To the after life." It point towards the light. "Or, you can go back." Then it pointed in the opposite direction. "Why are you letting me choose?" "Because, you sacrificed yourself to save your daughter. And I am here to allow you to go back t her. But I must worn you. You will not be cursed anymore. You will still be able to use the weapons that we have created for you, but you can't change form. You can also still summon, because that was your family's gift from us." "What weapons?" "These." She handed me and duel pair on scythes. "They are enchanted to kill anything it cuts through." "Wow." "Now, make a choice." I looked between the light, and the dark. "I would like to go back. They need me." "Very well. Follow me." I followed her into the darkness, and then FLASH!! I was in an enclosed space again. I got out and realized I was in the same place I was before. I looked up at the castle, but instead made my way to the forest. I found my house and went inside. Inside, I found Luna, Celestia, Crissy, and Night, all sitting in my living room. "I miss him," Luna said. "We all do Luna. But, there's nothing we can do." "You don't need to do any thing," I said. They all gasped and turned to look at me. The first to scream my name and tackled hug me were Luna and Crissy. "Hey. It's alright. I'm here." I could feel their tears soaking my shirt, "Jonathon, please don't leave us again. We can't live without you." "Don't worry. He has no reason to kill me anymore. So we're safe." They got up and Night and Celestia gave their farewells and we got ready for bed. Tonight, we all slept in the same room, just to be with each other.
The next morning, I woke up with two adorable ponies curled up next to me. I smiled; got up, and took my shower. I walked out and made some breakfast. They came downstairs and we ate quietly. Nothing needed to be said. Just being with each other was good enough. We were just finishing when there was a 'pop' coming from the living room. I walked in and saw Celestia standing there. "Morning Celestia. Is there something you needed?" "Yes. I need your help." "With..." I waited for an answer. "I believe he is back." "Why would he be? There isn't any reason." "But there is. He visited me in a dream and said he was coming for her." As soon as I heard that, I had the sudden urge to run to chrysalis. "Why would he go after her? She hasn't done anything!" "That's just it. He said that when you found her, your curse rubbed off onto her." "Fuck. Now he's after her." Chrysalis walked in and looked at me. "No, I already have her." My eyes widen. "YOU SON OF A BITCH!!!!!!!" "Unless you want to kill your daughter, I suggest you stand down." I backed up but kept my scythes out. "What do you want?!" "Well first, I need to remove the curse from her. And then, the moon must die." "YOU TOUCH HER, AND I'LL KILL YOU!!!" Celestia's hair turned into a roaring fire. "YOU STAY AWAY FROM MY SISTER!!!!" "I don't think so. She dies, or your daughter dies." He teleported away with luna and chrysalis. "FUCK!!!! What do we do?" Celestia looked down, her hair still a fire. "I don't know, but we have to hurry. I know where they are." "Well then let's go." We ran out and I followed Celestia through the forest. "Where are we going," I asked as we were running. "The old castle. I don't know why he would go there again, but that's were he is." "Alright." Celestia looked down. "Hey, we'll save them. BOTH of them." She looked up at me and smiled. "Thank you." "Anyway. Now lets hurry." We ran into the forest and found the old bridge and ran a crossed. We ran up to the doorways and ran in. There, we saw chrysalis and Luna standing there. "There you are," it said, "I was wondering if you cared." "What do you want?" "I already told you. One of them die." "Why?" "Because, it's the price of the curse. Someone must die." "I WON'T LET YOU TAKE EITHER OF THEM!!!!!" "Choose, or they both die." I looked at Celestia. I nodded, and looked back at him. "Fine. Both." "What? Why would you choose both?" I smirked. "To distract you." "WHAT!?!?!?" I looked over and Celestia's hair was now and huge fire. Her entire body was glowing. She started to rise off the ground and the entire building began to shake. "WHAT IS GOING ON!?!?!?!?" "She is sending you to the sun where you will burn. FOREVER!!!!!" Then, there was a huge flash. When it died down, I saw Celestia laying on the ground, barely breathing. "CELESTIA!!!!" I ran over to her and knelt down. "Jon.... Is she....aright?" "She's fine. Don't die on me now." She chuckled, but it turned into a coughing fit. "It's.....to late......for me." "Don't say that. Please, don't say that." "Tell her........I love....her..." With that final sentence, Celestia, god of the sun, and princess of Equestria, died. "No. No! NO!!! GOD DAMNIT!!!!!" Luna got up and looked around. "What happened?" "She loved you." "What?" "She loved you Luna." "Wha... No. She isn't..." All I did was nod. "No." She ran over and laid down next to me. "She sacrificed herself to save you." "Sister... Why?" Chrysalis woke up and saw us laying next to something. "Daddy?" "CHRYSALIS!!!" I ran over to her and hugged her. "You're alright." "Daddy, what happened?" I looked down and let a tear fall. "She's gone." "What?" "Celestia is gone. She sacrificed herself to save you and Luna." "What? No... Why would she do that?" "Because she cared about you and Luna." Chrysalis sat down and cried. I hugged her and let my tears fall to. Then, we got up and walked over to Luna and looked down. "We should at least give her a proper burial." Luna nodded and teleported us to the Cantorlot cemetery. We dug a hole and place her down in it. We covered her up and placed a stone over it that said, 'May she rest in peace.' We got up, said our prays, and walked away. (POV change to Celestia) I woke up and looked around. Then, I saw someone walking towards me. "Who are you," I asked. "You know us Tia." I gasped when I heard that voice. "M-mother? Father?" "Tia. It's good to see you." "MOTHER! FATHER!!!" I ran up to them and hugged them. "Where am I?" "You are in the eternal herd," Mom said. "What? So... I'm dead?" "Yes. But, we have a choice for you." "What?" "We can send you back." "REALLY!?" "Yes, but it will be a while," father said. "If I can go back to my sister, I will wait." "Very well. Stand still, this might hurt." His horn glowed and I was encased in the same glow. Then, nothing. When I next woke up, I was in a dark space. I shot a blast of magic forward and crawled out. "Where am I?" I looked around a saw I was in... The cemetery? Then I noticed the castle. "Luna." I got up and ran as fast as I could to the castle. Then I noticed the guards. I decided to avoid them and just teleported to my chambers. I then noticed that they looked exactly like I had left them. I walked out and looked down the halls. I ran out and found Luna's room. I put my ear on the door and listened. I could here soft crying and someone talking. I then slowly opened the door and found a scythe to my throat. "YOU DARE IMPOST HER!!!" (POV change to Jon) I was talking to Luna when I saw the door open. I ran up and put my scythe up to... CELESTIA'S NECK!?!?!? "YOU IMPOSTER!!!" "JON," she yelled, "IT'S ME!!!" "Prove it." "Years ago I came to your home and tried to take Chrysalis from you. Then I attacked you and almost killed you." I froze. Only the real Celestia would now that. "C-Celestia?" "Luna, Jon." Luna ran up and tackled Celestia to the ground. "CELESTIA!!!! YOU'RE BACK!!!" "Luna, calm down," she said, "Yes, I'm back." "Celestia." I walked up to her; helped her up, and pulled her into a hug. "We've all missed you so much. How did you come back?" "My mom and dad helped me." "You saw mom and dad?" Luna looked on with shock. "Yes. They helped me come back." "Well, it's still good to have you back."
I walked through the forest. I didn't know why, but I knew I had to. As I was walking, I heard someone talking. I followed the sound and saw someone that I had hoped never to see again. He walked around a fire in the clearing.
"How did she defeat me?", he asked himself.
He kept walking around the blaze for a few moments, before stopping abruptly, and looking back towards the fire.
"Of course. She is "The Goddess of the Sun", making her the second most powerful force in this world, with the first being that boy. Maybe I can use her..."
My eyes widened as I realized he meant me. Then, the world faded away, and I woke up.
"What was that?", I thought. I got up and headed towards my mirror.
"I can't let anyone know about this."
"I already know, sister."
I jumped, and turned to see Luna standing behind me.
"LUNA! What are you doing here?!"
"Don't hide it from me. I know what you saw."
I looked down and away from Luna.
"Please, don't tell him."
I glanced back up to see her rubbing her chin with a hoof.
"You're right. I wont, for this must be kept secret."
I smiled, lifting my head back up.
"Thank you."
We went back to bed, and got ourselves some more sleep.
*** The next morning, I got up, raised the sun, and got ready for a long day of ponies complaining about every little thing. I made my way to the dining hall for some breakfast, and was surprised to see Jonathon and Chrysalis already there with Luna. Jonathon looked over and saw me.
"Hey, Celestia. We thought we'd come by for breakfast with you."
I gave a weak smile and nodded.
"Thank you", I said. I must have sounded different, because Jonathon looked at me with worry.
"Are you alright?", he asked. "You sound like you have something on your mind."
I chuckled, continuing to hold my forced smile.
"Don't worry, I'm fine. Just had a strange dream last night is all. Nothing more."
He looked at me questioningly, and opened his mouth to say something, but stopped and decided to drop it.
"Ok. Well, lets eat."
We got our food and had a small conversation. We talked about Jonathon losing his curse, but then getting those scythes.
"Well, my God allowed me to come back, but the Devil had already taken my curse, so he had given me these scythes in order to kill him. Or, at least banish him back to hell."
"I see", I said, biting off another piece from my slice of toast.
We finished our breakfast shortly after, and Jonathon and Chrysalis left. I looked over at Luna.
"Thank you for not telling him about the vision."
"It's ok, sister. I don't want him getting hurt."
(Chrysalis' POV)
I lifted my ear from the door to the dining hall and thought about what I just heard.
"Vision?", I whispered. "Vision of what?"
I heard Dad call my name, so I got up and ran over to him.
"Where were you," he asked, slightly concerned.
"Dad, come on. It's me. I'm everywhere."
He chuckled and ran his fingers through my mane. "I know, Sweetie."
We left the castle and went back home.
"I need to ask Luna about this vision tonight," I thought to myself.
We got home, went inside, and waited for Luna. She came in about an hour later, and we talked about what to do next.
"Hey", Dad began. "How about we go visit a friend?"
"Who?," Luna asked.
"Well, he's on Earth, but it shouldn't be too hard to find him."
"Well", Luna said. "I should be able to take us there. Hang on."
She closed her eyes, and after a minute, her horn began to glow.
"Ready when you are", she said.
"Lets go then."
There was a flash, and when I opened my eyes again, we were in dad's old house. We looked around and saw that everything was the same.
"Hey, dad?"
"Yes, Honey?"
"If everything looks the same, and nothing seems too old, maybe time hasn't passed very fast. Maybe our friends are still alive."
"You've got a point. Well, you want to go around and check?"
"Yes!", I replied excitedly, jumping up and down.
"Well, Luna, you are going to meet a couple of friends of mine."
We walked out the door and looked around.
"How about we teleport?", I suggested.
"Do you remember what their houses look like?"
I nodded and charged a teleportation spell. There was a 'pop', and we were standing outside Connor's house.
"You two hide. I'll get him."
He walked up to the door and knocked. After a few minutes, the door opened.
"Hey, Connor! How've you been?"
Connor's eyes widened, and he rubbed them to make sure he wasn't dreaming.
"Jon? Is that you man?"
"Have I been gone that long?"
"IT IS YOU, BRO!!! Dude, you've been missing for almost a thousand years!"
"Well, yeah, but... Wait, what do you mean 'a thousand years'?"
"You've been gone, literally, a thousand years."
"Then how are you still here?"
Connor must have realized what he said, and covered his mouth.
"Shit. I didn't mean to say that."
(Jonathon's POV)
I drew my scythes and put them up to Connors throat.
"What are you?", I asked.
"Dude! Calm down! I don't want to hurt you!"
"Tell me who and what you are!"
His form shimmered and then, standing there, covered from head-to-toe in black fur, was a wolf.
"I'm cursed, just like you."
I backed up, putting my scythes away.
"Nice. At least you're a wolf; I was a fucking humanoid dragon!"
"Was?"
"Yeah. The one who gave me the curse took it back, and now I have these scythes to kill him with."
"Was it the Devil?"
"Yes, and I take it you've met him."
He growled in response.
"Met him? He cursed me!"
"Well, would you like to help us kill him?"
"Yes I wo- Wait, us?"
"Oh, right. I forgot about that. Chrysalis, Luna! Come on out!"
They walked out, and Connors jaw dropped.
"I-is that..."
Luna walked up to him and looked at him.
"Pleasure to meet you", she said.
"Oh my god! Dude! This is Princess Luna!"
"Yes, I know. Calm down, man."
"Oh. Right. Well, it's nice to meet you princess."
Luna chuckled.
"No need for formalities. Any friend of my husband is a friend of mine."
Connor looked at her, then me, then back to Luna.
"Your......husband?"
I walked up to him.
"Yes. Is there a problem?"
"NO WAY, MAN!!!! THAT'S AWESOME!!!!"
I chuckled, scratching Luna behind the ear.
"Well, you still haven't answered my question: Do you want to come with us?"
I was sitting in my bedroom in the castle, when my sister walked in.
"Celestia? What are you doing here so late?"
"Luna", she said, her voice as serious as I've ever heard. "I'm not sure you should date him."
"Sister, we've been over this before: I love him, and he loves me. Why can't you accept that?"
"Because...", she began, then paused, turning the whole room as silent as the night I ruled over. "Because I don't want you to get hurt."
"How could I get hurt?"
"If he was ever to die, you'd be left alone and heartborken. Trust me; I've been there, and it's not something I think you'd be able to handle."
"Sister, I can assure you that he'll never hurt me."
A small smile crossed her face.
"Just...be careful, for me."
"I will, so don't worry."
She nuzzled me, then walked out.
*****
(Present Day; Jonathon's POV)
I walked through Cantorlot, my eyes scanning the signs in the windows of shops, searching for the one I so desperately needed. I finally found it, walking inside, and hearing a small bell jingle somewhere above my head. A chubby-looking stallion with a gray mane poked his head out from behind a wall near the back of the store.
"Oh, hello, good sir! How can I help you today?"
"I need to purchase something for a good friend", I said, observing intricately crafted pieces of jewlery.
"Well, look around and tell me what you think this "good friend" would want!"
It took me a few minutes to look over the bulk of the store's inventory, but my eyes finally came to rest on a necklace, with an azure jewel in the center, and surrounded with what appeared to be little diamonds.
"Ah, this one is perfect!", I thouht to myself.
I waved the owner of the store over, accompanying the signal with calls of "Sir!" and "I've found one!". He walked up beside me, and eyed the jewlery.
"Oh, this one? You know, many stallions want this particular one."
"With all due respect, I don't give a damn about the other stallions, I'd just like to make a purchase."
He grunted, then practically snorted out, "1,500 Bits, please."
I pulled a sizeable sack from my pocket, handing over the pony his Bits, then putting the item in my pocket. I walked back home.
Upon arrival, I ran upstairs and put the item in my dresser. An hour later, Luna walked in.
"Hey, honey."
I gave her a quick peck on the cheek as she walked by, and looked to see Chrysalis sitting on the couch, our small television set playing some stupid show. I didn't know how she did it, but she was able to make it work.
"Hey, Luna?", I said, having to wait a moment for her reply.
"Yes?", she called back from the kitchen.
"I heard there's going to be a meteor shower in a few days. It's supposed to be beautiful. I was wondering if you'd like to go someplace special to watch it?"
She smiled, walking up to me from the kitchen, and planted a kiss on my lips. She pulled back, giving me a smile
"Only if you're with me."
"Of course I'll be."
I pulled her back to me, giving her another kiss, and was in the process of running a hand through her flowing mane, when we were both interrupted.
"Hey!", Chrysalis snapped. "Go do that somewhere else!"
I chuckled, and walked towards the couch she laying on.
"Come on, Chrysalis. You're getting older, and you should start looking for that special somepony."
Her eyes widen and she blushes as I finish.
"DAD!"
Luna and I share a laugh, and I pull my daughter in for a hug.
"Calm down, honey. I'm just joking, but it really wouldn't be too bad of an idea."
She smiles and hugs back.
"Thanks, Dad."
I pulled away from her embrace, then turn back to Luna.
"Are you two hungry for anything?"
I hear sounds of confirmation from both of the mares, and we all head out to fetch a meal.
The whole thing takes about one hour, but we all finally have bellies full of food.
"Dad? Is it alright if I head back to the house?"
I nod, and my wife nudges my arm.
"I think I might retire as well. Good night, dear."
I wave as they both extend their wings and fly off into the night, and I begin my own trek.
***
As I was nearing the castle, I heard someone screaming. I followed the pained howls, and came across a reddish-looking pony being mugged.
"Give us your bits, mother bucker!" one of the assailants shouted. "Or we'll take 'em by force!"
The attacker's partner got a laugh out of that, and though an attack was happening, I stood back and watched.
"HELP!"
"No one can hear you!", the partner yelled.
I cleared my throat, steeping out from around the corner, saying, "Wanna bet on that?"
They stooped, then turned around and saw me.
"Well, if it isn't the abomination the Princess fell in love with."
I shrugged my shoulders, playing the act of an idiot, "Yeah, that'd be me."
"I think you should leave", the first one said. "A freak like you could get really messed up out here."
I laughed, and they just stared at me, looking shocked that I'd do anything other than run away.
"As if the two of you could hurt me."
The partner ran up and tried to stab me with his horn, but I ducked down and grabbed his leg, which snapped like a twog when I twisted it. He bellowed out in pain, and I picked him up off the ground and threw him at his buddy, who was trying to escape. Both of then lay in a heap on the ground.
"I could get messed up?", I asked, walking towards them.
The first pony's horn lit up, a green aura surrounding it, but I gripped it and squeezed hard around the base. H clenched his eyes shut, gritting his teeth as I leaned down next to him.
"I'm gonna let you go now, but if I ever find you again, you'll both leave the fight in much more pain than you are now. Understood?"
The stallion with my hand around his horn slowly nodded, and I released my grip. I heard scurrying from behind myself as I turned my attention towards the pony on the receiving end of the mugger's attack.
Her eyes were wide with fear, and she shook like a leaf, yet she made no attempt to escape.
"Hey," I said with a soothing tone in my voice. "It's alright, they're gone now You're safe now."
She lifted her head, revealing more of her facial features, and looked up at me. She had tears in her eyes, and fresh blood on her hooves.
"T-thank y-you, sir", she managed to croak out.
"How hurt are you?"
She looked over her own body at her wounds, and started crying again.
"Here, I'll get you to the hospital."
"Please..."
I picked her up and held her in my arms like I had for Chrysalis so many years ago. I ran out of the ally, and arrived at the hospital minutes later. I immeadetly heard shuffling from the Nurse's Desk, and an announcement made over the PA system.
"Nurse!", I screamed, urgency in my voice. "This pony was attacked and needs medical attention!"
"I know, and the doctors are already on their way!"
The nurse looked over the injuries on the unidentified mare in my arms, and her eyes widen. She turns to yell something, but a stallion surrounded by several other ponies come rushing through the swinging doors that led to the ER. I was told to wait by the nurse that met us at the door, so I did. I sat in the waiting room for what seemed like an eternity, until the doctor finally came out.
"Is she alright?"
"She is stable. If she hadn't been treated, she would have died. I'm sure she's very grateful."
"Can I see her?"
"You may, but she may be weak. Please, follow me."
I followed the doctor as he lead me to her room. I thanked him at the door, and walked in.
"Hey," I said. "How you doing?"
"Better, all thanks to you. If you hadn't saved me, they would have killed me."
The reality of that statement hit me like a truck, but I managed a smile, and said, "Just protecting the innocent."
"Well, thank you very much."
The room was silent, save for the random beeping of the medical devices around us. I broke the silence.
"So, what's your name?"
"Sky."
"Well, my name is Jonathon. If you need anything, I live by the Everfree."
"Thank you, and I'll be sure to try see you again."
"Well, Sky, whatever you do, just be careful. I'll see you around."
"Bye."
I left the room, making my way out of the building, and continued my walk back to the castle.
I arrived minutes later, walking in, and making my way towards the Throne Room. Celestia was sitting inside, talking to her scribe. I walked forward, stopping infront of her. She nodded and looked down at the pony with the levitating pad and quill.
"I'm sorry, but I must ask you to leave for ten minutes. This is important."
The scribe complained (something about not finishing her note), but eventually left.
"Thank you, Jonathon. You just granted me some time to take a break. Writing letters to foreign dignitaries can be tiring work, you know."
"That's great and all, but I need to ask you something."
She eyed me suspiciously, but nodded her head and allowed me to continue.
"Don't worry, Celestia. Nothing bad will come of me asking this."
I inhaled deeply and began.
***
I left the castle later on with a smile on my face, and began the journey back to my house.
As I neared the city limits, I was stopped when someone called my name. I looked around, and saw Sky flying towards me. I turned around, folding my arms, and waited for her to land.
"Hey", she greeted. "I wanted to know something."
"And what would that be?"
"Those ponies from last night said that the Princess fell in love with you. What did they mean?"
"Well, Princess Luna and I know each other, and she's told me she loves me several times before, so if I had to guess, I'd say they meant that she fell in love with me."
Her eyes widen, probably at my smart response. What she said suprised me, however.
"Princess Luna? I know her."
"Well, I would guess so. After all, she is the Princess of the Night."
She glared at me.
"I know that, smartass. What I mean is that I'm friends with her."
"You're friends with Luna? Huh.
Well, lets go see her then."
"Great!"
As we walked, I studied her. The most interesting thing about her, other than already having a history with Luna, was that fact that she didn't talk like every other pony. I mean, she said "smartass", where as a normal pony would say "smartflank", or something along those lines. I would have to ask her later.
We arrived at my house minutes later, and I opened the door, stepping aside as I called to my wife.
"Hey, Luna! You have a visitor!"
"Just a minute!"
Sky and I waited in the living room, and stared at the stairs when we finally heard Luna coming. She was about to say something, but I saw her eyes lock on to Sky.
"S-Sky? Is that really you?"
"Did you down all fifteen of those shots down in Las Pegasus?"
"By the stars, it is you!"
They ran to each other and hugged. I wanted to know more about this trip to Las Pegasus they took, but couldn't ask as they continued to talk.
"Where have you been?! I haven't seen you in years!", Luna exclaimed, releasing her friend from their hug.
"I've been pretty busy. I'm sorry I didn't visit."
"Well, Sky, it would appear that you weren't lying."
"Jonathon, why would she be?", Luna asked. "She's one of my closest friends."
"I don't know why, and I kinda figured the last part. Well, Sky, any friend of Luna is a friend of mine."
Sky looked over at me, "You know, I never got to thank you properly for saving me."
She walked over and hugged me, giving the lobe of my ear a quick nibble. My muscles tensed as she did so, and she dismounted me mere moments after. She winked at me as she walked back to Luna's side.
"So, do you have a place to stay?"
She looked down at the ground, shuffling her hooves.
"No", she mumbled. "And I don't have enough Bits to buy anything."
"You can stay with us if you'd like.", Luna said, a smile in her face.
Sky looked up in disbelief.
"Really? You'd let me stay here?"
"Well, that's what I said. Would you like to?"
She smiled and hugged Luna once more.
"Yes! Thank you for helping me! I-I just don't think I'll ever be able to repay you, though..."
I chuckled, cutting off Luna before she could say anything.
"There's no need for payment. You're a friend of both my wife and myself, so you can stay here for as long as you'd like."
She opened her mouth to say something, but I cut her off as I added, "But you may have to help with the cleaning."
The three of us shared a laugh, and Sky was finally able to speak.
"I'll do whatever you need. It's the least I can do."
I showed her to the guest room, and she absolutely loved it. Why she did remains a mystery, but I guess that going as long without a home to live in as she had would have that kind of effect.
I made us some dinner later on, and we all went to bed shortly after.
As Luna and I walked through the castle, I looked over at her.
"Luna?", I asked.
"Yes?", she replied.
"Tonight's the night of that meteor shower I was telling you about. So you still want to go?"
Luna smiled, leaning her head closer to mine, our lips locking, if only for a moment.
"Of course."
We made our way home, arriving later in the day. I got myself ready with a change of clothes, and as Luna stepped out of the shower, I pulled out the gift I had bought for her. I put it in my pocket and waited for her to come downstairs. As soon as she was ready, we began making our way to the perfect spot. We walked through the forest until the clearing came into view. We finished the little journey, and laid ourselves down on the grass. A few minutes later, the first comet streaked across the sky.
"Beautiful", Luna said, eyes wide as the second and third comet flew across the dark night.
"It may be", I began, leaning close and giving ber a quick kiss. "But nowhere near as beautiful as you."
She smiled, then rested her head on my shoulder.
"Hey, Luna?"
"Yes?"
"I've been thinking about us. We've been dating for a few years now, you know."
"Yeah, I guess we have", Luna said, nodding her head as she spoke.
"And, since we've been dating for this long, I think it's time I asked you something."
Luna looked over at me, an comet flying overhead casting an orange glow across her face . I stood up, pulled out the little black box, and got down on one knee. My heart felt as if it was about to burst out of my chest as I began to ask Luna the question that could make or break the rest of our relationship. She raised her hooves to cover her face, a blush breaking out all over her face.
"Princess Luna of Equestria, Godess of the Night, Sister to Celestia, would you do me the great honor of accepting my hand in marriage?"
Tears formed in her eyes as I finished, stray tears streaking their way down her face.
"Yes!", she screamed, tackling me into a hug. "Yes! Of course I will!"
The two of us sat in relative silence for minutes, watching as the last few comments flew across the sky, stuck in each other's embrace, uncontrollable giggles escaping Luna as we sat.
"I love you, Luna", I said, breaking the silence.
"I love you too, Jon."
Four Months Later
Today was the big day. As I straightened my tie, Celestia walked up behind me.
"You look nice."
"Thanks, and you're not so bad either."
She had hair down up in what reminded me of "The Beehive" back on Earth, but I wasn't gonna say that to her face. Her dress sparkled, being adorned with many jewels, the garment obviously being designed by someone with a great sense of fashion. She said nothing else, and I went back to preparing myself for my wedding.
"Jon, I...wanted to thank you."
This statement caught me off-guard.
"For what? I mean, there are worse things you could be doing, like trying to stop me."
She gave a small chuckle.
"Trust me, I want to do that, but you make her happy, and if you can promise me you'll continue to do that, then I'll allow this."
"Thank you, Celestia. I won't let either of you down."
"You're welcome. Finish quickly though; the ceremony starts in an hour."
She walked away, closing the door behind herself, and I went back to preparing myself.
I finished minutes later, and made my way to the podium, striking a conversation with Celestia, who acted as our officiator. A few minutes later, the room fell silent, save for the organ beginning the traditional music. Only moments later, she entered.
She was beautiful. She walked up to the podium, and stood facing me. We both turned towards Celestia.
"Fillies and gentlecolts", Celestia began. "We are all gathered here today to celebrate the joining of hoof and hand."
She stopped, everypony chuckling at her little joke, then looked at me.
"Have you prepared any vows?"
I nodded, and she turned to Luna.
"Have you?"
She smiled, and Celestia turned back to me.
"Would you please recite your vows?"
I pulled a piece of paper out of my pocket, cleared my throat, and began reading.
"My dearest Luna..."
***
Luna finished her vows later on, and the two of us gazed deeply into each other's eyes. I saw Celestia in my perhipheral vision, and she looked between the two of us before continuing with the ceremony.
"Now, if anypony has any reason for these two not be wed, then please, speak now, or forever hold your peace."
Celestia opened her mouth, preparing for the final few words before the magical moment when I could kiss Luna with her as my wife. Suddenly, the door's at the end of the room flew open, and in stepped a man.
"I have one."
There was a blur, and I looked over to see him reaching for Luna.
"NO!", I yelled with all my might, kicking him back and checking on Luna. She had fallen unconscious.
"You can't beat me, boy."
"Watch me!"
I charged forward, swinging both of my scythes. They were almost instantly blocked, and I stumbled back. By now, everypony in the room was standing far away, but continuing to watch.
"Fuck", I muttered under my breath.
"You poor, young fool", he said. He charged forward and swung a sword. I blocked it, our weapons locking together inches from my face. We stood there, pushing against each other, the only sound being the scraping of metal on metal, and our grunts and snarls towads each other.
"I have gained power. Victory is impossible for you to achieve this time."
"Glad to hear it. I've grown stronger, too."
He smiled, his breath coming through his teeth and hitting my face.
"It still won't be enough."
He kicked his foot to the side, and I fell onto my back, the air knocked out of me.
"Now, you die."
He swung his sword down upon my neck, but there was a bright flash, and a pony wearing a cloak tackled the Devil.
"RUN, JON!!!", he yelled. The pony turned into a dragon, beginning to attack the Devil. I got up and watched in awe at the battle occuring right infront of myself. I pulled myself out of my trance and ran up, swinging my scythes, leaving a gash on the Devils chest.
"ARGH! Next time!", he bellowed, then vanishing into thin air. The pony-turned-dragon changed back and tried to fly off, but I jumped up and pulled him to the ground, putting my scythes back together, which created one large scythe, and placed the blade at his throat.
"You aren't going anywhere! Who are you?! Better yet, what are you?!"
The pony backed away from me and removed his cloak. Everypony in the room gasped, including myself. On his back, instead of pegasus wings, were two dragon wings.
"I am a Dregasis. My name is Draco Flare."
Celestia walked up next to the strange creature.
"You're a Dregasis? But I thought they were extinct?"
"Both yes and no. I am a Dregasis, but I'm the last."
I walked forward, pushing the blade against his throat again, but using it to also lift him off the ground.
"Why did you save me?"
"Because", he choked out, desperately trying to breathe. "You are the only one who can kill him."
I pulled the blade back, switching it out for my hand and grabbed him by the neck.
"Why are you telling me things I already know?"
I looked over and saw Luna still unconcious on the ground.
"Celestia, go check on Luna."
I turned my attention back to Draco.
"Now", I said, tightening my grip. "Answer the question."
"I was assigned to protect you."
"HA! I don't need protection!"
"I...know...."
He breaths became ragged, so I dropped him. He coughed as he regained his breath. After a moment, he spoke.
"I know, but I wish to help."
"Why should I let you?"
"Because, I can protect your friends and family."
Luna began to stir, and I ran over to where she lay on the ground. Her eyes were just beginning to open, and I hugged her.
"Are you alright?", I asked.
"I'm fine, honey," she replied
I released her, getting back up and walking to Draco.
"Very well. If you promise to protect them, I will allow you to help."
"Thank you, and I won't let you down."
I walked back over to Luna, helping her stand back up. I walked her out and down the hall to her room.
"Are you sure you're alright?", I asked, helping her get in to bed.
"Jon, please, I'm fine. Just go check on Chrysalis and Sky."
I nodded and walked out. I walked throughout the castle until I finally saw them talking in the Dining Hall. I walked over to them.
"Hey, girls."
"Hey, Dad."
"Hey, Jon," Sky said.
"Are you both alright?", I asked.
"Yeah, we're fine. What about Luna?"
"She's fine, just got knocked out is all."
"I guess that's good," Chrysalis said. "So, does this mean Luna's my mother now?"
"Yes," I said. "But if you don't want to call her mom, I'm perfectly fine with that."
Chrysalis nodded, and I turned to Sky.
"Can I speak to you for a moment?"
She stood up, following me as we walked back outside the dining area.
"Sky, what was with you earlier when you thanked me at my house? What was that about?"
Her eyes widened, and a blush reddened her face.
"Well, you had done so much for me that day. I mean, you saved my life, reunited me with an old friend, and gave me a place to stay. I guess I thought you deserved something special. I'm sorry."
She lowered her head, staring at her front hooves.
I placed my hand under her chin and lifted it up so she was looking me right in the eyes.
"It's alright. I can understand why you did it, just give me a warning next time, okay?"
She tried her best to not look anywhere near me.
"Ok."
I picked her up under her front legs and gave her a hug.
"Hey, it's fine. Don't worry, I don't hate you."
She smiled and returned my hug.
"Thanks", she whispered.
We separated moments later and walked back over Chrysalis.
"Hey, honey. Lets go get Luna and head home."
"Alright."
We got Luna minutes later, and began the trek back home.
Hey everypony. Sorry about the wait. My editor Lord of Nothing has been really busy, and that's why the next chapter isn't out. He is sorry, and so am I. But I promise you, the next chapter will be great. Again, very sorry.
NM: Yes. He is very sorry.
Hey Night. Thanks for helping me write this story. And I'm sorry to you for not mentioning your part in this.
Lord of Nothing: (Jonathon's POV) As I walked through the forest, my mind was set on figuring out who that pony at the wedding was. "Where did he even come from?", I thought as I took a left, scraping a tree with my shoulder. I continued walking until I found the old castle I'd been searching for. I creaked open the ancient door and walked in, finding a wide, open space. I had to meet someone, and he needed to be detained before I could talk to him. I drew symbols on the ground, and began to chant incoherently. The symbols glowed, then exploded into clouds of smoke. When the smoke cleared, a demon was standing where the symbols once were, but thankfully not the one who was after me. "Incarceron," I greeted. "Jonathon, why have you summoned me?", he said, sounding as if he'd just been awoken from a very deep slumber. "I need your help." The demon chuckled in response. "And why should I help you?" "Why does not matter. If you aid me, the one holding you captive will be killed." The demon brought a clawed hand to its chin, scratching it as it contemplated its options. "Very well. What is it you require?" "How do I kill the Devil?" "The Devil, huh? Well, I can tell you, but you won't like the answer." "I'm ready, just tell me." The demon began, but chuckled again, having to start himself over. "You see, only you can kill him. You have his curse, and using it against him will bring forth his end." "What?! I thought he took my curse!" "No. Only you can rid yourself of the curse. He only has the ability to lock it so you can't use it." "Then," I said, wording the rest of the question in my head. "How do I unlock it?" "I can help you with that, but you must release me first." "Why would I do that?" "Cause if you don't, you won't be able to save them." I knew who he was talking about. If I couldn't unlock my curse, then I wouldn't be able to kill the devil. "Fine, but if you hurt anyone, I will kill you." "I swear on my soul, that I will not attack anyone, or anything." "Good." I raised my scythes and swung at one of the symbols; the one holding him. "Ahh," he sighed. "It's good to be free. Now to unlock your curse." He walked over to me and placed a clawed hand on my head. "This will hurt," he said. I was about to say something, but stopped when I felt a horrible pain all around my body, screaming out in agony. Then, everything went black. [center*** I woke up in a soft bed. I opened my eyes and looked around, trying my best to determine where I was. I then realized that this was Luna's room. I took comfort in the fact that I knew where I was, and laid my head back down, but a voice from across the room caused me to look back up. I looked and saw a pony standing by the door out to the hall. I couldn't tell who it was, and I figured asking it would do me no harm. "Who are you?" The pony got up and walked into what little light there was. "Draco," I said. "Yes, it is I. You're lucky to be alive, you know. The amount of power that demon forced into you was almost too much for your body to handle." "So, you've been following me?," I asked. "Yes, and then I saved you. What part of this are you not understanding?" I sighed, not appreciating him being a smart-ass, but pushed on with my questioning. "Well, now that we're here, can I ask you some questions?" "Go ahead," Draco said. "First, where did you come from?" "I came from the Badlands. That is where my race used to be loacted." "Alright. Next, how do you know of me?" He chuckled, saying, "You are very famous in the Badlands, what with trying to kill the one who rules it." "The Devil rules over the Badlands?" "Yes, and I left because he was out to kill you, and because I knew I could help." "That's my next question; how can you help me?" "I know where he resides." I sat up, suddenly very interested. "You know where he is?" "Yes," Draco said. "I can take you to him, but first, you must train." I laughed, pointing a finger at him as he looked at me, confusion written all over his face. "Train? Fool, I have trained for ages." "And him for ages more," he said. "I can train you in the art of fighting demons, considering I am one." "You're a demon, huh? I guess you do learn something new every day." "Yes, but I can only train you if you are willing to follow every one if my instructions down to the letter." I paused, signaling for Draco to give me a moment. "Do I really need his help?," I thought, remembering my past encounters with demons. "If this training can help me kill the demon, then I will do whatever you ask." "Good. After you fully recover, we will begin." He walked out, leaving me alone with my thoughts. *** (Draco's POV) I walked out of the room and down through the labyrinth of hallways that made up the castle. As I was contemplating whether to go right or forwards, I ran into Celestia. "Ah, Celestia. Good to see you." She turned and looked down at me. "Hello, Draco. Has he awoken yet?" "Yes, and he has agreed to let me train him." "That's good," she said. "Draco, would you mind telling me more about yourself?" "Well, what would you like to know?" "More about you. Anything." *** (Celestia's POV) As I listened to Draco tell me about his life, I felt something in my chest. I don't know what it is. I haven't felt like this in ages. What could it be? "And that pretty much sums it up," he concluded. "Wow. You have a very interesting past." "Yeah, well...." I realized what I had said and immediately regretted it. "Oh, Draco, I'm sorry...I-I didn't mean-" "No, It's alright. I know what you meant." "No, you don't. That was totally uncalled for, and I'm sorry." "Celestia, please, it's alright. I forgive you, I swear." I stopped my arguing, then did something that surprised both of us: I hugged him. I don't know why, it just felt like the right thing to do. After a minute, I let go and stepped away. Absolute silence. I couldn't believe myself. "Oh, Draco...I-I didn't...I think I should just leave." I ran off with Draco standing there, unmoving. I swear I heard him call my name, but I couldn't bring myself to talk to him. *** (Draco's POV) I stood, watching Celestia run away, still trying to register what had just happened. I mean, I just got hugged by Celestia, Princess of Equestria and Godess of the Sun. Godess! To top it all of though, it felt...right, like it wasn't just some spontaneous thing. I felt something in my chest as I watched her round the corner, her head hanging low. It was a feeling that I had never felt before, like being rejected during an entry exam to a prestigious school. I felt empty, but full at the same time. As I sat there, I thought over all I had learned about emotions, and realized what it was: Love. I was in love with Celestia. I also just made her run off. I facehooved, getting up and running after her. I ran through the castle until I found her room. I knocked three times on the door. "Celestia? You in there?" I heard soft crying coming from inside. I slowly opened the door and stepped in. "Celestia?" "Please leave, Draco." "Celestia, what happened-" "Was not needed and highly disrespectful. I know you don't want to see me again, so please le-" I interrupted her by rushing up and kissing her on the lips. I held it there for a moment before pulling away. "Celestia, I love you. What you did made me realize that. It was a small gesture, but it awoke something feom deep within myself. I love you." She sat there for a minute, eyes closed and breathing through her mouth. She suddenly shot forward, locking our lips again. I fell back onto the floor and kissed her back, wrapping my legs around her neck, pulling her closer to me. She pulled back from the passionate act after what seemed like an eternity and hugged me. "I love you too, Draco. You...you make me so happy. I wasn't sure if you felt the same, but now I kno-" I interrupted her again by kissing her one last time. Our tongues entered each others mouths, locked in a battle for dominance over the other's. After a few minutes, we separated. "Shh," I said. "We're now together forever." She smiled, and we laid there, myself pulling her into a tight embrace. *** (Chrysalis' POV) As I walked around the castle, I marveled at the artwork. When I was here before, I didn't exactly get the chance to look around and explore, but it was amazing. As I was walking and observing, I ran into somepony. "Oh! I'm so sorry! Are you alr-" I stopped as I realized who I had run into...and what position she was in. Sky quickly got up and turned to face me. I flipped my mane over my face, trying to hide the blush. "Oh, Chrysalis! I wasn't expecting to see you here!" "Well, you know, just looking at the art. What are you doing?" She looked around, and I noticed she had a blush on her face as well. "I was just walking around, really. Easy to get lost in here." "Well," I began, trying to regain my composure. "W-would you like to go do something?" As soon as I said it, my blush returned, and I had to look away. Sky looked over at me as if nothing was happening. "Well, what would you like to do?," she asked. "I don't know. Maybe...go for a walk through the forest?" Sky smiled, walked over, and stood next to me, placing a wing iver my back. "I would love to." I smiled and we walked through the exit that led towards the forest. *** (Sky's POV) As we walked out into the forest, I looked over at Chrysalis, who didn't seem to notice. I had always found her...beautiful, in a strange way. I'm not sure why, but I...I like her. I'm not sure if she feels the same way, though. We continued walking until we were in the clearing where Jon had proposed to Luna. "Why don't we rest here?," I suggested. "Sure." We walked just a bit further then laid down next to one another. As we tried to get comfortable, I looked up at the sunset. "Beautiful, isn't it?" "Yeah...," she dragged out, looking just a awestruck by it as I was. As I looked over at her, I just barely noticed a blush through her hair. Then, I realized how close together we were. I blushed myself, and quickly looked back at the sunset. Chrysalis broke the silence moments later. "Hey Sky?," she called. "Yes?" "I was wondering if, maybe, you...wanted to...stay with me tonight?" I gasped as She finished. I guess that she took it the wrong way, as a hurt look showed on her face. "Oh! I'm sorry! I-I didn't mean it like that! I was...I want to go!" She flapped her wings and took off. I quickly stood up and began to flap my own wings, beginning to take-off. "CHRYSALIS!," I yelled with all my might. I flapped as hard as I could, trying desperately to catch up with her before she got too far away. "WAIT!" She didn't listen and flew faster. It felt my wings were gonna brake, I was flapping so hard, and was soon positioned right above her. Then, I tackled her the short distance to the ground, landing on top of her. "I'm sorry!," she yelled. "I didn't mean it like that! Ple-" I realized there was only one way to fix this. I shot my head forward and planted a kiss on her lips. I held it there for a few seconds before pulling back. "Chrysalis, listen," I said. "I love you. I've felt this wat for awhile now. What you said, I wasn't upset or anything, I was just surprised. I know you don't feel the same way, and I'm sorry I kissed you, but it was the only way to shut you up." She just lay there, her body unmvoing underneath mine. Then, without warning, she pushed her head up, pushed me onto my back, and kissed me. I smiled at her enthusiasm, and pushed my tongue on to her lips, silently asking for permission to enter. Chrysalis granted it, parting her lips, allowing my tounge to explore her mouth. I grazed over her pointed teeth, occasionally rubbing my tounge with hers. It felt so amazing. I backed down, and Chrysalis wasted no time in starting her own exploration. I pulled her close and we laid there, kissing each other in relative silence. After a few minutes, she pulled back and hugged me tightly. "I love you, Sky. I've always loved you." I put my hoof over her mouth, silencing her. "Just lay with me." Chrysalis smiled, let herself go lax on top of me, and nuzzled my neck. I smiled and nuzzled back. We laid there as the last rays of the sun disappeared over the hills in the distance. After a while, I looked down at Chrysalis. "Should we tell?," I asked. "Well, Dad might not understand. Luna, maybe...yeah, we can tell Luna, but not Dad." I nodded, both of us getting up and making our way back to the castle. *** (Jonathon's POV) I watched silently as the two of them disappeared behind some trees. It seems Chrysalis did have feelings for her after all. Shortly after they left, I headed back to the castle. I walked through the seemingly neverending hallways and back to the Throne Room, where Luna sat by herself. I made my way next to her in the otherwise empty room, my footsteps echoing off the walls. "Hey, honey," I greeted. "Hello, Jon." I planted a quick kiss on her cheek and sat down next to her. "I think I messed up, Luna." "Why is that?" I sighed and leaned back, running a hand through my hair. "I followed Chrissy and Sky into the forest. It seems they have feelings for each other..." Luna looked over at me, ready to be bombarded with questions and angry words. "That's good," she said, calm as she's ever been. "But, I followed them. Then they said they didn't want me to know, and now that I do..." Luna leaned over and hugged me. "It's alright, Jon." I patted her on the back. "But, how will she be able to forgive me when she finds out? I know she will eventually." Luna looked in to my eyes and kissed me. "She will understand. You were just making sure they were safe." I nodded and leaned back in my spacious seat. "You're right, but it's not Chrissy I'm worried about, it's Sky. I finally figured out where I've seen her before." "Have you now?," Luna asked, an intrigued look on her face. "Yes. She....she's a demon. I met her long ago." Luna gasped out, placing a hoof over her own mouth. "She's a demon?!" "Well, not exactly, but she knows about them, and she's worked with me before...along with her friend...human friend." Luna's eyes widen more than I thought possible. "Human?" "Yes. Sky, him, and myself were close friends until he died." "He died?," Luna asked. "Yes. We were fighting the Arch Demon, and we were so close to killing it, but he tried to rush it, and the demon stabbed him through the chest. I ran over and stabbed the demon in the throat, causing it to fall back into Tartarus. I grabbed my friend and carried him back up to Earth. When we got there, he was just barely alive. I tried so hard to keep him with Sky and I, but it was too late. Sky was devastated. She ran off the next night, and I never saw her again. She blames me for his death, and it technically was my fault. I mean, I was the one who brought us there..." I let a few tears fall befre regaining my composure. "What was his name?," Luna asked. "His name....was Matthew."
I walked through the castle looking for Sky. I stood at the end of the upstairs hallway, a door on either side of myself. I looked once in the door to the left, and then in the door to the right, finally seeing Sky, who was just laying in bed. I walked in and sat on the edge of the bed.
"Hey, Sky."
"Hey," she replied, sounding more bored than she had been the past few days.
"Would you mind answering a question for me?"
"Sure?," she replied, shifting so that she sat upright.
"Where did you come from?"
Sky closed her eyes as if she were trying desperately to remember.
"I-I don't know."
I closed my eyes, letting out a pained sigh.
"Would you like to know?"
"I don't know..."
"I can show you, if you'd prefer that instead."
"Really?"
"Would I lie to you?"
She shook her head, saying, "I'd like that very much."
I nodded, resting my hand on her head and closed my eyes. She gasped, and I knew I had done it; I unlocked her memories. I knew that I was going to regret it, but it had to be done.
Her eyes widen as the memories came rushing back. She fell back from my hand, her eyes closing, and I pulled away, rushing to pick her back up. She blinked rapidly, then looked me right in the eyes.
"I...I remember now. Matthew...you killed him..."
I saw her eyes begin to water.
"Sky, I-"
She stood up, silencing me instantly, and looked down at me, pure rage in her eyes.
"YOU SON OF A BITCH! YOU KILLED HIM!"
"Sky, please, that was never supposed to happen..."
"IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT THAT HE'S DEAD!"
"Yes, it is. I tried to save him after he charged that demon. Sky, I tried so hard, but it was too late."
"MAYBE YOU SHOULD'VE TRIED HARDER!"
"I can only say that I'm sorry, Sky..."
She raised her hoof and flung it to the side. I was lifted into the air and flung into the wall, nearly going through it.
"SORRY DOESN'T BRING HIM BACK, YOU ASS!"
She walked over holding a small azure gem I gave her long ago, an insane smile on her face.
"You know what this is, don't you?"
"Sky, don't do it..."
"Maybe I wont, maybe I will. I gotta say though, I'm learning more towards the 'will' side."
She placed the gem on the ground, bringing her hoof down over on top of it, shattering the rock into millions of little shards, each twinkling in the sun that was coming through the window.
"You fool! Do you realize what you've done?!," I yelled.
"Yes," she replied calmly. "I've released the Arch-Demon, and since you were the one who imprisoned him, he'll be coming after you."
"And end up killing everyone else in the process!"
She looked puzzled by my statement, and I used her momentary distraction to rush her, grabbing her by throat and slamming her on to the bed.
"Don't you understand? I may die, but so will you, and Luna, Celestia and all the rest of your friends...including Chrissy."
Her eyes widened in shock that sudden revelation came over her, and she gasped for even more air.
"Oh, Godess, what have I done?," she croaked out.
"You fucked up royally, that's what you've done. Now, are you going to help me, or let them, and yourself, die?"
I removed my hand, and she spent several moments gasping for air, trying to suck in as much as possible. She looked up, her eyes now black as night, completely void of any pupils, and with a mane that roared like a wild fire.
"Let's go," she said, her voice coming out in a lower register than normal.
I nodded, changing into a dragon, which, thankfully, I can now do again, and took off to where we once fought the Arch-Demon all that time ago. We landed infront of a cave, and saw a being crawl out covered in what looked like black spikes, with red undertones in every chink in his dark armor.
"FREEDOM!," he yelled, throwing his hands above his head.
"Not for long."
I jumped and landed in front of him, Sky by my side.
"Ah," he said, looking us both over. "If it isn't two of the three who imprisoned me. Tell me, where has the third run off to?"
Sky opened her mouth to respond, probably with more insults than answers, but the Demon cut her off, a low chuckle escaping from the gaping hole he called a mouth.
"Oh, that's right, I killed him."
Sky's mane grew larger, some of its heat emanating off on to me.
"You'll pay for that," she said, hatred in her voice.
"How will you be able to defeat me? You were barely able to defeat me with three, but now you are only two."
I stood there, holding both of my scythes at the ready.
How were we going kill him?
"You can't," he answered his own question. "I am even more powerful than I was before."
Suddenly, a sword stabbed him from behind, the blade coming out through his chest, pieces of his shadow armor flying off of his body. He yelled out in pain, trying to grip the sword as it pulled itself out from him.
"So have I," a voice said. Not just any voice though.
"What!? How?!"
A man that looked to be in his twenties jumped over the crumbling body of the Arch-Demon.
"Miss me?," he asked with a grin.
Sky jumped on top of him, pinning to the floor.
"MATTHEW!"
He hugged her tight, she returning his gesture.
"Sky, I've missed you so much..."
I walked over and placed a clawed hand on his shoulder.
"Welcome back, but how are you alive? I watched as you died in my arms." He merely chuckled, looking at me as if I should know the answer.
"Don't worry, you did save me, but I was locked away with the Arch-Demon."
"Really? Well then-"
I was interrupted by the Demon roaring out in anger.
"I killed you," he spoke, his voice as welcoming as nails on a challboard.
Matthew laughed in response.
"It's seems you didn't, because here I stand, alive and well for all to see!"
The demon stood fully at attention and drew his sword from thin air.
"No matter, I'll just kill you again."
He ran up to Matthew, and attempted to stab him, only to have Matthew block it and kick the Demon back.
"I have gained power, fool," Matthew said. "You can't defeat me."
I chuckled and walked up to the Demon as he tried to get back up.
"Now you'll stay dead. Matthew, would you like the honor?"
"Naw, I'll let Sky get him."
Sky smiled and walked over beside me.
"Really?," Sky asked.
I stepped aside, nodding my head and gesturing at the defeated beast. She smiled as she summoned a sword from nowhere.
"Bye bye, Demy."
She swung the sword, cutting the demon's head clean off. It rolled a foot or so before the whole body vanished into black smoke.
"Well," I looked over at Matthew, "It's good to have you back, my friend."
He smiled, taking a deep breath.
"It's good to be back."
The area around us fell silent for a few moments, and then I spoke again, shattering the silence.
"Well, shall I introduce my family and friends to you? Maybe even Sky's new marefriend?"
Matthew looked down at Sky, who was blushing profusely.
"I would love to meet everyone, Jon."
Sky glared at me as if she would kill me were Matthew not around.
"Well then, lets go."
***
We arrived later in the day, the sun beginning to set behind us. I changed back into my human form as we landed out in the balcony.
"Chrysalis!," I called out.
After a few minutes, she came over, looking up at the ceiling.
"Yes, Da-," she stopped herself as she looked down and saw who was standing beside me.
"Chrissy, this is Matthew, the one who took care of Sky."
"Really?"
She looked at him cautiously, taking a step forward, but still keeping her distance. He chuckles at her actions.
"Don't worry yourself, Chrysalis. I won't hurt anyone."
She smiled and looked over at Sky.
"Hey there."
"Hey, Chrissy."
Sky left my side, instead walking to stand next to my daughter.
"So," Matthew said, "This is your marefriend, huh? Nice pick, Sky."
Both she and Chrysalis blushed at his words, Chrysalis letting out a small giggle.
"Hey," I said, Matthew turning to face me. "It's alright. Luna and I are married, and many people know about it."
"You're married to Luna, huh?"
"Yeah. You got a problem with that?"
Matthew let out a small laugh at my change of attitude.
"Not at all. May I meet her?"
"Sure, lets go."
I lead Matthew through the castle to Luna's room, where I wuickly knocked on the door.
"Honey!," I called. "There's someone I want you to meet!"
"Coming, dear!"
She opened the door, looking around, and froze when she saw Matthew.
"Luna, this is Matthew, the one I told you about."
Matthew gave a deep bow.
"It's an honor to meet you, your highness."
Luna snapped out of her trance, and looked down at him.
"Are you a friend of Jonathon's," she asked, eyeing him as he thought it over.
"Well," he began to reply. "I think we still are, right?"
He looked over at me, awaiting a response while I quickly thought it over.
"Eh, sure, why not?"
He chuckled and looked back at Luna.
"Yes, I am friends with him."
Luna smiled at his answer.
"Then you are a friend of mine."
Matthew chuckled, reaching out and scratching her behind the ear.
"That's good. I really don't want to be anything other than friends with whoever I can."
He took a step back and looked over at me.
"Now, all I need is a place to stay."
"Why the hell you looking at me?Sky's already got the spare, sorry."
Luna chuckled as Matthew gave me his best puppy-dog eyes.
"We have plenty of room here in the castle," Luna chimed in from my left.
Matthew's frown disappeared, and he smiled wide.
"Thank you very much for this."
We talked for a while longer before Luna, Sky, Chrysalis and myself retired to the castle for a good night's rest.
I walked through the castle, having nothing better to do, when I saw something rising up from the forest. Upon closer inspection, I realized it was smoke.
I quickly left the castle, flying over to it, and landing a reasonable distance away, so as to not be seen.I slowly made my way to the fire, and saw something I wasn't expecting.
It was a Dregasis, and from the looks of it, a female. I crept forward, and heard bits of what she was saying.
"He took him from me...," she whispered, "I'll never see him again..."
She looked into the blaze, the glow of the flame reflecting off her eyes.
"He will pay."
I didn't know who or what she was talking about, but I decided to leave before she saw me.
I quickly left, heading back to the castle. I'll ask Draco about it in the morning.
***
I walked through town, looking throught the windows at the front of the shops, when out of nowhere, a dragon flew down and landed in the middle of the Canterlot Shopping Square.
It roared and started killing ponies left and right, their bloody, mangled bodies flying through the air as it swatted them away.Without even thinking, I changed form and flew upwards in a spiral around the beast, hitting it with the spray of flames erupting from my mouth.It looked at me as I went, bellowing out in anger.
"You!," it screeched. "You took him from me, and now you die!"
It swung a clawed arm, hitting me and sending me through a storefront window. I shot up into the air, then flew over to its face.
"I DIDN'T TAKE ANYONE!," I yelled as hard as I could. "I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT!"
I didn't want to hurt the dragon, but I wasn't going to let it hurt innocents.
I flew forward, swinging my scythe, leaving a gash on its cheek. It roared and hit me, sending me to the ground,effectively knocking the air from my body.
"You made him come here! You made him want to help you!"
I froze mid-flight. I now knew exactly who she was talking about.
I floated up, keeping my scythes at the ready.
"No, Draco offered his help, and I accepted it. Your brother thinks you're the one who's dead. That is why he left."
The dragon stopped, blinking rapidly. It stepped away and morphed back in to a pony. It was the same one from the day before. I walked over to it, then kneeled infront of it.
"He...he thinks I'm dead?," she asked.
I nodded my silent response.
"He left to get revenge on the one he thought killed you."
She closed her eyes, taking a deep breath.
"I'm sorry. I-I thought you took him."
"No," I said. "He came to me."
She looked down, and I noticed tears in her eyes.
"Hey," I called, tilting her head up.
She looked into my eyes, and I swore I saw small flames dancing in her pupils.
I put my arm around her, pulling her into a tight embrace.
"It's alright. You didn't know what happened. We all make mistakes."
She hugged back, which left tears on my shoulder.
"Hey, why don't we go find Draco?"
She smiled and pulled away from me.
I looked at the town, noting the horribly mangled, bloodied bodies of ponies as they lay strewn across the way. She looked aroundas well, closing her eyes and beginning to cry again.
"I'm so sorry, and I know it means nothing, but..."
I sighed, cutting her off, then picking her up and holding her like I did with Chrysalis and Sky.
"We'll work this out later. Right now, lets go findyour brother."
I flapped my wings, shooting off back toward the castle. As I landed inside, I put her down, then began to lead her to where Draco was.
"So," I said, trying my best to start a conversation "What's your name?"
"Selina," she said. "Selina Soulflame."
"That's a beautiful name."
"Thank you. My parents gave it to me before they died."
"They died?"
She looked down at her moving hooves in sadness.
"I-I don't want to talk about it."
We continued on in silence for several more minutes. Soon after,we arrived at Draco's room.
"Here we are."
I knocked on the door.
"Draco?"
"Hang on!," I heard him call back.
We waited for a minute, then he finally opened the door. He was about to say something, but stopped as his gaze fell upon Selina.
"S-Selina? Is that you?"
"Draco!"
"By the Gods, it is you!"
They hugged each other lovingly.
"I thought you were dead!," Draco exclaimed, pulling back.
"Well, I thought you left me," Selina said.
"No. I...I thought you died with Mom and Dad. If I had known you were alive, I would have tried to find you. I'm sorry."
Selina pulled him into another hug.
"It's alright, brother."
I was about to ask them if they wanted time to catch up, but there was an explosion in the city. I changed to a dragon and flew off, Draco and Selina trailing right behind me.
I grabbed Matthew as we went, and Celestia, Vega, Chrysalis and Sky followed us as we flew towards the source. What we saw made my heart sink.
It was Him...along with hundreds of thousands of Demons at his side. We were going to need help.
"Jonathon!," he yelled. "You will not escape me again!"
"Never even tried to," I mumbled under my breath.
We landed infront of him, myself drawing my scythes, Draco and Selina turning fully into dragons, Matthew un-sheathing his sword, Vega mutating into Nightmare Moon, andCelestia and Luna mutating into their true forms.
"Ah, there you are. You will never defeat my army and I."
As he finished, a giant wolf jumped over to us, his singular howl louder than anything I had ever thought possible. Then, thousands of wolves showed up, growling and barring their teeth. I looked at the giant wolf, recognizing him instantly.
"Took you long enough, Connor!,"I jokingly calledas my new force settled in behind me.
I turned back to the Devil and his army of Demons.
"Well, it looks like we're even," I said, preparing my scythes.
"It would appear so," he said. He drew a giant sword and leapt back infront of his force.
I raised my scythe, pointing it out infront of myself, taking one last look at my troops before looking back towards the enemy. The world seemed to have fallen silent, no sounds coming from either side.
I inhaled sharply, then gave the command that would start an all-out war. "CHARGE!"
Our armies ran at each other, clashing in the middle. All around us, Wolves and Demons alike fell by the other's doing. The amount of power radiating from the ordeal was like nothing I'd ever felt. I charged at a Demon, swinging at him and having him block.
"I. Will. Kill. You. Slowly."
"Try. It."
I pushed him away, causing him to stumble. I charged again, only to be blocked by another Demon. I killed it, and saw the Devil swinging his sword at me. I ducked, and we continued to fight as all hell continued to break loose around us.
(Jonathon's POV) I ran up to the Demon, swinging my scythes. He jumped back, now swinging his own blades at my chest. I flipped back, instantly moving to feel my chest. When I pulled away, a deep, crimson red covered my hand. The Demon laughed at its small victory. "You can't defeat me," he yelled, his laughing still present. "Perhaps not." He stopped and looked at me. "What are you talking about?," he asked. "You're right." I stood up, my chest still aching. "I can't defeat you." He smiled, giving out a final chuckle. "So, you surrender?" I started chuckling myself, then began laughing insanely. The Demon noticed this and raised his sword, his face beginning to show fear. "Haha! Why would I do that? I'm having to much fun!" The Demon yelled out in rage, running up and stabbing me just below my sternum. "HeheheAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" The Demon looked at me with a mix of shock and fear. "WHAT!?" I kicked him away, his weapon still sticking out of my chest. I gripped it with both hands, then began to pull outwards. "You have pissed me off to no end," I said, continuing to pull the blade away from myself. "Now...YOU WILL BOTHER ME NO MORE!" I pulled the sword out completely, blood spurting everywhere. I laughed insanely, pointing the sword back at him. "Prepare yourself! Embrace eternity!" The Demon backed away, yelling, "KILL HIM!" Three Demons ran up to me, swinging their weapons wildly. I dodged one, stabbing the attacker in the chest. I dropped the sword and picked up my scythes, quickly killing the other two with one swing. I recombined my scythes, and my body was covered in reddish black flames. I pointed my scythe back at the first Demon. "You're next." The Demon grabbed his sword from the ground, raising it. "You've lost your mind..." He looked directly at me. "Now you're just being nasty!" I laughed out, preparing my scythe. "Come on, let's dance!" He ran at me, swinging his sword at my neck. I blocked it with ease, pushing him away. I ran up to him, going for a vertical swing to his head. He flipped back, just barely avoiding it. (Chrysalis' POV) As I killed Demons left and right with Sky and Matthew, I heard laughter. I looked around and saw the source. Dad was smiling like a madpony while fighting the Demon. "Matthew!," I yelled, "What's wrong with Dad?" He looked over and saw what was happening. "Oh no..." "What?," I asked with worry. "He's lost it." (Jonathon's POV) As I kept fighting, I continued to let out a laugh every now and then. Swing after swing, I beat the Demon down, until finally, I knocked him to the ground. "Now you die!" I swung my scythe, only to have it blocked. I looked up, and standing there, defending the Demon, was Matthew. "What are you doing Matthew? I've got this under control!" "Jon, you've lost it! Do not let this insanity take over you!" "Why would I do that?! Hahahaha!" "Jon, fight it! Don't let it control you! You're better than this!" Just then, I saw Chrysalis running towards me. "Dad!" I stopped where I was, my mind gasping, but my mouth continuing to spew out laughter. "Foolish little filly." I kicked her away, sending her flying. She crashed into a building, and some of the wall caved in, falling on top of her. "CHRYSALIS!," Sky shouted, running towards the collapsed building. Just then, I realized what I had done. "Oh, God...Chrysalis...what have I done?" I growled, clutching my head in pain. "ARRGGGH!" I fell down to one knee, still gripping my head. "Chrysalis..." I slowly got up, stumbling over to the building. Sky was trying to remove the rubble, desperately searching for her. I pushed her away, then raised my hands above my head. Energy flowed through me, and all the rubble began to move. I stumbled in place. I looked down and saw Chrysalis laying there, covered in cuts and bruises. "Chrysalis..." I struggled over to her, and kneeled next to her. I grunted in pain, and placed a clawed hand on her side. "What are you doing?," Sky asked with worry, the sadness clear in her voice. I ignored her, and forced energy into Chrysalis. My whole body, along with Chrysalis' glowed. Then, there was a bright flash, and we were all momentarily blinded. I looked over when I could see again, and saw Chrysalis, who was slowly waking up. "Chrysalis," I whispered. She rolled her head to look. "Dad!" She instantly got up and stumbled over to me. "Chrysalis...you ok?" "Dad, I'm fine! Don't leave me!" I smiled, running a hand through her mane. "I...I made a...promise..." I slowly pushed myself up. "And...I intend...to keep it." Chrysalis smiled and hugged me. "Does this mean you're staying?" I smiled and pulled her close. "Yes." Luna walked over and pulled me into her own hug. I kissed them both on the forehead. Then, the Demon stood up. I growled, pushing Chrysalis and Luna away, preparing myself to fight again. "Stay back!," I yelled, growling. "Jon," he said. "You have shown that you care deeply for these two. You were willing to sacrifice your own life to save your daughter, something I couldn't, and didn't do. I now know what I have forced you to go through, what with losing your daughter, your wife and friends, and for that, I am truly sorry." I stopped, and stood up straight, putting my scythes away. "You put me through all of this pain and misery. You took control of my daughter, used her as a shield, you nearly killed my wife on multiple occasions, and you made Celestia sacrifice herself to save her sister. What you have done is beyond hatred, beyond evil, but the strange thing is...I forgive you." The demon looked up at me in shock, then smiled, bowing his head. "I meant every word I said." "I know." I walked over to him, placing a hand on his shoulder. "But there is something you should know." He looked at me in confusion. "What?" "Your daughter is right here." I pointed at Sky. She closed her eyes, and changed into her demon form. The Demon looked at her in disbelief. "Skyliner? I-is that you?," he asked. Sky smiled. "Father." "By Tartarus, it is you!" He ran over to her, pulling her into a hug. Sky smiled and hugged him back. "Dad," Sky said, "I'm sorry I left. I didn't mean to make you think I was dead." "Shhh...It's alright. I'm just happy you're alive." The demon stood up and looked over at Matthew. "Thank you for taking care of her." Matthew smiled and nodded. Then, the Demon looked at Draco and Selina. "Young ones, there is one thing I must tell you as well." "What is it?," Draco asked. "Your parents are still alive." They both gasped out in shock. "Th-they're alive?," Selina asked, wings flapping excitedly. "Yes, and they are looking for you." Draco smiled at this new knowledge. "Thank you." The Demon nodded. "Well, I had better return to my home. Sky, be careful, and take good care of your marefriend." Sky smiled at him, her cheeks showing the slightest hint of red. "Always, Dad." He smiled, giving her one last hug, before vanishing. "Well, it's over...we won." As soon as I finished, Pinkie Pie popped up from behind a tree. "IT'S TIME FOR A PARTY!" We all laughed, and Pinkie had managed to set up a party within a few seconds. Soon, everyone was dancing and having fun. I smiled, walking over to a bench, and sat down. Luna and Chrysalis walked over and sat beside me. "Jon," Luna said, "Thank you." I smiled and pulled them both closer to me. "You're welcome...so, it looks like everything turned out alright." I looked over and kissed Luna on the cheek, hugging them both.
Hey everypony! Lunar here. Just letting you know I have a sequel in the works with Demon! If you guys want it, I will post it. If not......oh well. Time wasted. And thank you all for your support on this story! That is all, and as always, BRONIES FOREVER!!!!