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The White Gatewyrm makes landfall on a beach between the City of Dreams and the Temple of Love.
The far shore is collapsing into the sea, taking the houses on the beach with it. The Temple of Love is ablaze, with bodies littered everywhere. In the distance, Midnight Castle is slowly collapsing.
Gather up those you want to save. This island will not last much longer.
The far shore is collapsing into the sea, taking the houses on the beach with it. The Temple of Love is ablaze, with bodies littered everywhere. In the distance, Midnight Castle is slowly collapsing.
Gather up those you want to save. This island will not last much longer.
No.585446 >>585447 >>585450 >>585451
>>585444
Rushing in there now would probably mean you will go down with the island. This whole rock may sink in a few minutes.
>>585443
Her aside, a few of the dream heralds are here, along with Darkwhisper.
>>585442
"Two of the Faithful came to us, rousing us up to arms against the Lovers. At first we hesitated, but once they convinced the Witness of Dreams, we followed suit.
The witness is gone now. Struck down by the will of the High Priests. That leaves me in charge."
>>585445
…are you attacking Sweet Potato?
Rushing in there now would probably mean you will go down with the island. This whole rock may sink in a few minutes.
>>585443
Her aside, a few of the dream heralds are here, along with Darkwhisper.
>>585442
"Two of the Faithful came to us, rousing us up to arms against the Lovers. At first we hesitated, but once they convinced the Witness of Dreams, we followed suit.
The witness is gone now. Struck down by the will of the High Priests. That leaves me in charge."
>>585445
…are you attacking Sweet Potato?
No.585464 >>585465 >>585466 >>585467 >>585468
>>585462
"Not everyone wanted to rebel. Those who did not were cut down. But not before they killed father.
…I will carry on his will from now on."
>>585460
>>585461
>>585463
The priestess sighs, and raises her voice at the resting heralds
"LISTEN UP! The island is lost! All who wish to flee to equestria must fall back into the white wyrm NOW! The rest…
…may they dream forver."
The heralds take flight to spread the word.
Sweet potato gets off her vantage point, glancing at Grace
"…am I allowed to come?"
"Not everyone wanted to rebel. Those who did not were cut down. But not before they killed father.
…I will carry on his will from now on."
>>585460
>>585461
>>585463
The priestess sighs, and raises her voice at the resting heralds
"LISTEN UP! The island is lost! All who wish to flee to equestria must fall back into the white wyrm NOW! The rest…
…may they dream forver."
The heralds take flight to spread the word.
Sweet potato gets off her vantage point, glancing at Grace
"…am I allowed to come?"
No.585469 >>585470 >>585471 >>585472 >>585473
>>585465
"It's why I'm still alive.
That's what dad and uncle always told me, anyway."
>>585466
>>585467
>>585468
Grace and Potato stare eachother down for a moment, but say nothing. Grace then nods, and lets her pass to the wyrm.
Dreamers are starting to flock over to you. Some wounded. Others carrying all they can with them. Money, clothes, furniture, foals…
"It's why I'm still alive.
That's what dad and uncle always told me, anyway."
>>585466
>>585467
>>585468
Grace and Potato stare eachother down for a moment, but say nothing. Grace then nods, and lets her pass to the wyrm.
Dreamers are starting to flock over to you. Some wounded. Others carrying all they can with them. Money, clothes, furniture, foals…
>>585498
Get down on my knees and look him in the eye.
"No. You can't. You want to know how I know? Because I can't make it on my own. Nopony can. Without my friends, I wouldn't have been able to beat Tirek. Everypony needs other ponies. That's how we get stronger."
>>585497
Sigh and roll my eyes.
"We really need to work on that temper of yours sometime…"
Get down on my knees and look him in the eye.
"No. You can't. You want to know how I know? Because I can't make it on my own. Nopony can. Without my friends, I wouldn't have been able to beat Tirek. Everypony needs other ponies. That's how we get stronger."
>>585497
Sigh and roll my eyes.
"We really need to work on that temper of yours sometime…"
No.585515 >>585517 >>585518 >>585520 >>585521
>>585509
>>585510
>>585511
>>585512
Your last vision of Midnight Island is the skies being filled with the light of a million starts as the rock beneath gives way, collapsing everything into the darkness of the sea below.
The gatewyrm closes, and swims through the darkness once more. At last free of fear, no longer vulnerable to the claws of the Old Dark Ones. Its movements more fluid and happy, devoid of pain and doubt.
When it opens its mouth again, you see the sun. It's been a long time since that has happened.
>>585510
>>585511
>>585512
Your last vision of Midnight Island is the skies being filled with the light of a million starts as the rock beneath gives way, collapsing everything into the darkness of the sea below.
The gatewyrm closes, and swims through the darkness once more. At last free of fear, no longer vulnerable to the claws of the Old Dark Ones. Its movements more fluid and happy, devoid of pain and doubt.
When it opens its mouth again, you see the sun. It's been a long time since that has happened.
No.585532 >>585534 >>585536 >>585539
>>585525
It looks like you're not too far from Marenburg, the port you left to reach Midnight Island int he first place.
>>585526
"Maybe not.
…but we have proof."
>>585527
"No.
I think we should share a lifetime together."
>>585528
Looking at the shoreline, you can guess Marenburg is just a few minutes walk away. There might still be Royal Guard stationed there after the uprising before you left.
It looks like you're not too far from Marenburg, the port you left to reach Midnight Island int he first place.
>>585526
"Maybe not.
…but we have proof."
>>585527
"No.
I think we should share a lifetime together."
>>585528
Looking at the shoreline, you can guess Marenburg is just a few minutes walk away. There might still be Royal Guard stationed there after the uprising before you left.
>>585536
His guard training has not gone to waste. He turns the tackle on you quite easily, gently laying you down on the fragrant warm grass.
"I love you too."
>>585539
While most of the Dreamers are dispersing, she remains off to the side, talking to Grace.
Darkwhisper keeps a distance.
Lady Sunset and her company are comparing scars and laughing a little way away.
His guard training has not gone to waste. He turns the tackle on you quite easily, gently laying you down on the fragrant warm grass.
"I love you too."
>>585539
While most of the Dreamers are dispersing, she remains off to the side, talking to Grace.
Darkwhisper keeps a distance.
Lady Sunset and her company are comparing scars and laughing a little way away.
>>585549
"…I traveled with you, after all, because I feared you still had too many demons in you that might steer you down a dark path. But now, well, you've faced, and bested, far greater demons. I think you're ready to travel without me."
"And what of you, Sweet?"
"Me… I think I have a new somepony who needs my guidance."
She nods at Darkwhisper.
They stand there for a moment, then laugh and share a hug
"Take care of yourself, Grace."
"I will, Sweet. I will. Sun be with you. Both of you."
>>585551
"Coral…y?"
"…I traveled with you, after all, because I feared you still had too many demons in you that might steer you down a dark path. But now, well, you've faced, and bested, far greater demons. I think you're ready to travel without me."
"And what of you, Sweet?"
"Me… I think I have a new somepony who needs my guidance."
She nods at Darkwhisper.
They stand there for a moment, then laugh and share a hug
"Take care of yourself, Grace."
"I will, Sweet. I will. Sun be with you. Both of you."
>>585551
"Coral…y?"
>>585575
"Come visit us up in the empire sometime. We'll share stories about the time we killed Tirek together."
I'm headed to Canterlot with the rest of them. As the leader of this group (or closest thing we have to a leader), I'll be the one to take responsibility if ponies aren't pleased with us.
Sweet Potato and Darkwhisper coming with?
"Come visit us up in the empire sometime. We'll share stories about the time we killed Tirek together."
I'm headed to Canterlot with the rest of them. As the leader of this group (or closest thing we have to a leader), I'll be the one to take responsibility if ponies aren't pleased with us.
Sweet Potato and Darkwhisper coming with?
>>585584
Nod back and give a knowing wink.
"Go get her, stud!"
Don't actually know who "she" is, but of course he's after a mare. Unless…
"Or is it 'go get him?' Not that I'm judging, of course."
>>585585
"So, Darkwhisper, Sweet Potato. I'm glad we were able to meet each other. Take care out there, all right? I know you'll go places."
Nod back and give a knowing wink.
"Go get her, stud!"
Don't actually know who "she" is, but of course he's after a mare. Unless…
"Or is it 'go get him?' Not that I'm judging, of course."
>>585585
"So, Darkwhisper, Sweet Potato. I'm glad we were able to meet each other. Take care out there, all right? I know you'll go places."
No.585591 >>585592 >>585593 >>585594 >>585595
>>585586
There is a heavy guard presence here. Many stayed to ensure things calmed down after the cultists were arrested.
>>585587
She and Calming Breeze are looking out over the sea
"Hello Blossom."
>>585590
Sweet Potato smiles, and pulls out several
"I have plenty, thanks.
If nothing else, let it be proof of your triumph over Tirek and his servants."
>>585588
Darkwhisper looks you in the eyes
"Be a better dad than mine was, ok?"
There is a heavy guard presence here. Many stayed to ensure things calmed down after the cultists were arrested.
>>585587
She and Calming Breeze are looking out over the sea
"Hello Blossom."
>>585590
Sweet Potato smiles, and pulls out several
"I have plenty, thanks.
If nothing else, let it be proof of your triumph over Tirek and his servants."
>>585588
Darkwhisper looks you in the eyes
"Be a better dad than mine was, ok?"
>>585583
"Of course! So, when you going to meet each other's parents?"
>>585590
"…Huh. Forgot I had one."
>>585591
Start a bit. I hadn't even thought of that…
Look back into his eyes and nod.
"I'll… do my best. Just… remember your dad's sacrifice in the end, okay? He might not have been the best but… in the end, he did the right thing."
"Of course! So, when you going to meet each other's parents?"
>>585590
"…Huh. Forgot I had one."
>>585591
Start a bit. I hadn't even thought of that…
Look back into his eyes and nod.
"I'll… do my best. Just… remember your dad's sacrifice in the end, okay? He might not have been the best but… in the end, he did the right thing."
>>585623
>>585625
#Whisper: Epilogue
As you enter your room, you find a sock on the bed. Inside, is a map. A map signed by the Boss.
Following this map for the next few days, you eventually reach a secluded area far off the beaten path in the mountainous regions of Equestria. There, in a cave network overlooking the dangerously narrow cliffs, you find what you had been looking for. A new haven for those the world turned its back on. And the leader of these forsaken ponies - their Boss. Your Boss. The Boss.
Over time, she learned to truly respect and admire your skills and resolve, eventually growing quite close to you. After all, you were the only lordblades there. Two old shadows brought together by shared beliefs.
Under your rule, many more "unwanted" ponies will vanish without a trace, thought dead by their enemies, brought to new life here in your secret haven.
The world will never know your legacy. But at the end of the day… that's not so bad.
Not with someone like her at your side.
THE END.
>>585625
#Whisper: Epilogue
As you enter your room, you find a sock on the bed. Inside, is a map. A map signed by the Boss.
Following this map for the next few days, you eventually reach a secluded area far off the beaten path in the mountainous regions of Equestria. There, in a cave network overlooking the dangerously narrow cliffs, you find what you had been looking for. A new haven for those the world turned its back on. And the leader of these forsaken ponies - their Boss. Your Boss. The Boss.
Over time, she learned to truly respect and admire your skills and resolve, eventually growing quite close to you. After all, you were the only lordblades there. Two old shadows brought together by shared beliefs.
Under your rule, many more "unwanted" ponies will vanish without a trace, thought dead by their enemies, brought to new life here in your secret haven.
The world will never know your legacy. But at the end of the day… that's not so bad.
Not with someone like her at your side.
THE END.
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>>585640
>>585641
>>585642
Your arrival to Canterlot is met with a royal reception. Word of your success, and arrival via Gatewyrm had made it here before you, and they were waiting.
Well, not everyone, obviously. But many key figures, including Lord Falconwreath.
And Princesses Celestia, Luna and Cadence.
>>585641
>>585642
Your arrival to Canterlot is met with a royal reception. Word of your success, and arrival via Gatewyrm had made it here before you, and they were waiting.
Well, not everyone, obviously. But many key figures, including Lord Falconwreath.
And Princesses Celestia, Luna and Cadence.
>>585650
My hooves are shining on their own.
"It was you three who gave us the strength so go on.. Fire Blossom here was truly a beacon for us.
And.. Cadence.. I.. it is so great to meet you. I saw your image in the darkness.. I knew you were watching over me. Supporting me. And all I ask.. is that I be allowed to stop.. I want live in canterlot with my true love.." Gesture to cloud. "And perhaps show others what I've learned."
My hooves are shining on their own.
"It was you three who gave us the strength so go on.. Fire Blossom here was truly a beacon for us.
And.. Cadence.. I.. it is so great to meet you. I saw your image in the darkness.. I knew you were watching over me. Supporting me. And all I ask.. is that I be allowed to stop.. I want live in canterlot with my true love.." Gesture to cloud. "And perhaps show others what I've learned."
>>585655
"Uh, well… It's such an honor to stand before you three today. To be honest, I was certain we'd be getting in trouble when we got back. Facing Tirek wasn't without cost…
…But I can't help but fear that we haven't seen the last of such threats. Someday, something similar might rise against Equestria once again. If that day comes to pass…
All I ask is that I be in a position where I can help the defenders of the empire prepare for such a day. To help the ponies tasked with defending everyone be able to best do their jobs."
"Uh, well… It's such an honor to stand before you three today. To be honest, I was certain we'd be getting in trouble when we got back. Facing Tirek wasn't without cost…
…But I can't help but fear that we haven't seen the last of such threats. Someday, something similar might rise against Equestria once again. If that day comes to pass…
All I ask is that I be in a position where I can help the defenders of the empire prepare for such a day. To help the ponies tasked with defending everyone be able to best do their jobs."
>>585658
"Um, I already have that… Lord Ember Dawn, of House Angelite, at your service, your majesties… What I'm asking for is… Not to sound self-serving, but… I have a talent for leadership, and… it was that talent that helped me persevere on Midnight Island. A position of command would be where I could best use that talent… though I feel as though it is not my place to ask for such a thing."
"Um, I already have that… Lord Ember Dawn, of House Angelite, at your service, your majesties… What I'm asking for is… Not to sound self-serving, but… I have a talent for leadership, and… it was that talent that helped me persevere on Midnight Island. A position of command would be where I could best use that talent… though I feel as though it is not my place to ask for such a thing."
>>585674
#Coral: Epilogue
Following their adventures together, Coral married Cloudcover, who continued in active guard duty in Canterlot. Coral found a living in training young promising ponies at the Paladin Academy, and eventually spread this training to her own many children.
Some would wonder if such a quiet closing chapter fits a hero as great as one who defeated Tirek himself, but in their hearts they both knew they wouldn't change this anything in the world.
THE END.
>>585672
"I am a guard at heart. If you need a guard, then your money is as good as anyone's. At least I know you."
>>585673
"No. Thank you for saving Equestria."
#Coral: Epilogue
Following their adventures together, Coral married Cloudcover, who continued in active guard duty in Canterlot. Coral found a living in training young promising ponies at the Paladin Academy, and eventually spread this training to her own many children.
Some would wonder if such a quiet closing chapter fits a hero as great as one who defeated Tirek himself, but in their hearts they both knew they wouldn't change this anything in the world.
THE END.
>>585672
"I am a guard at heart. If you need a guard, then your money is as good as anyone's. At least I know you."
>>585673
"No. Thank you for saving Equestria."
>>585676
#Ember: Epilogue
Returning to the Crystal Empire, Lord Ember Dawn married Smooth Silk soon afterwards. His wisdom in leadership was consulted several times over the coming years by the Equestrian military when dealing with uprisings and cultist activity, and he earned a decent bit of respect for this even in his homeland. His private antics also were the source of many rumors, but nopony who ever had a chance to see them up close ever dared disclose any details to official records. Eventually he sired heirs, putting an end to most of the cruelest rumors. Though debate remained open whether those heirs were only begotten for that exact purpose.
Only the Lord and Lady know. And they aren't telling~
THE END
>>585677
#Epilogue: Dr. Jonica
Returning to his work after a harrowing adventure, Jonica found out the extent of the changes in Primrose following her repeated exposure to the energies of Midnight Island. Over the coming years, he cultivated this primitive, budding sentience into something almost pony-like, over countless hours spent teaching and modifying her. The nature of her intelligence, and its origins which traced back to dark magic, meant her kind could never be replicated. But what he lost in scientific discovery, he gained in companionship. Projects started and ended, but Primrose stayed with him to THE END.
#Ember: Epilogue
Returning to the Crystal Empire, Lord Ember Dawn married Smooth Silk soon afterwards. His wisdom in leadership was consulted several times over the coming years by the Equestrian military when dealing with uprisings and cultist activity, and he earned a decent bit of respect for this even in his homeland. His private antics also were the source of many rumors, but nopony who ever had a chance to see them up close ever dared disclose any details to official records. Eventually he sired heirs, putting an end to most of the cruelest rumors. Though debate remained open whether those heirs were only begotten for that exact purpose.
Only the Lord and Lady know. And they aren't telling~
THE END
>>585677
#Epilogue: Dr. Jonica
Returning to his work after a harrowing adventure, Jonica found out the extent of the changes in Primrose following her repeated exposure to the energies of Midnight Island. Over the coming years, he cultivated this primitive, budding sentience into something almost pony-like, over countless hours spent teaching and modifying her. The nature of her intelligence, and its origins which traced back to dark magic, meant her kind could never be replicated. But what he lost in scientific discovery, he gained in companionship. Projects started and ended, but Primrose stayed with him to THE END.
#Fire Blossom: Epilogue
Fire Blossom was given a honorary position in the Royal Palace by Celestia upon hearing of her contributions and displays of power. She even found a small moment of retribution as she was tasked with visiting her old church to heal an ailing sister. In time, she grew to minor fame among pilgrims, as her efforts to aid them at the end of their long journeys gave new life to even the most tired legs. She was also eventually given two statues - one among the great statue in Canterlot depicting the heroes who helped stop Tirek's return, and another in the Royal Castle of the Sisters, holding a light that helped guide pilgrims to a place where they could rest. It is said that of all the statues in the castle, it was hers that had the most genuine smile.
THE END
#NPCs: Epilogue
Whimsyshine and Grandheart
With his extensive mutations, Whimsyshine no longer had a place out in the public eye. He retired to spend his remaining days in a secluded home away from prying eyes. Grandheart spent those final years with his old friend, keeping him company and doing errands for him as needed. When Whimsyshine eventually passed away from complications brought on by his mutated body, Grandheart carried his memory with him on all his adventures since.
Blazing Sunset and Calming Breeze
Though disowned by her royal house for marrying someone like Calming Breeze, Blazing Sunset left her pampered life behind with a laugh and a flick of her tail, dedicating herself to living life to the freest and fullest, never settling down, never bowing to anyone, and never taking no for an answer. A life that, though maybe half as long, was certainly twice as bright.
Dulltooth and Fern
Dulltooth retired to New Silent Lake to live with Fern. They never got to raise children of their own, but they became very popular among the local kids for generations, becoming something of an unofficial uncle and aunt to every kid in town.
Fern kept the basket for the rest of her life, saying it was the place she felt most comfortable and safe in.
Sweet Potato and Darkwhisper
With Glorious Grace gone, Sweet Potato found new purpose in her life in hew new adopted son. Darkwhisper had many lessons to learn about forgiveness and learning to see the good in ponies, but he was a strong willed and clever colt, who, in time, grew up to be a wise and thoughtful stallion. When Sweet Potato grew too old for the open road, he took up her mantle and set off to spread her teachings to others, in his… own way.
Let those who fail to heed his words tremble.
Glorious Grace
Having faced many challenges, within and without, Grace found new strength within himself to go on and seek a new path in life. His journey took him across Equestria, and where ever he went, those in need of aid found it in him. But not only through violence, not any more. He opened up to solving problems in other ways, following the sun as Sweet Potato had taught him - not just as its blazing hot fury, but also as its gentle warming embrace.
Sunsong
Sunsong moved to the Crystal Empire to serve under Lord Ember Dawn. It was something of an uneventful life, but that was the kind of life he liked anyway. At least the lord was easier to watch than Lady Sunset.
The Gatewyrm and its Caretakers
The Gatewyrm left the dark and swam off into the light, where no Dark One could chase it any more. Its Caretakers rejoiced, for they were, at last, safe.
THE END.
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Fire Blossom was given a honorary position in the Royal Palace by Celestia upon hearing of her contributions and displays of power. She even found a small moment of retribution as she was tasked with visiting her old church to heal an ailing sister. In time, she grew to minor fame among pilgrims, as her efforts to aid them at the end of their long journeys gave new life to even the most tired legs. She was also eventually given two statues - one among the great statue in Canterlot depicting the heroes who helped stop Tirek's return, and another in the Royal Castle of the Sisters, holding a light that helped guide pilgrims to a place where they could rest. It is said that of all the statues in the castle, it was hers that had the most genuine smile.
THE END
#NPCs: Epilogue
Whimsyshine and Grandheart
With his extensive mutations, Whimsyshine no longer had a place out in the public eye. He retired to spend his remaining days in a secluded home away from prying eyes. Grandheart spent those final years with his old friend, keeping him company and doing errands for him as needed. When Whimsyshine eventually passed away from complications brought on by his mutated body, Grandheart carried his memory with him on all his adventures since.
Blazing Sunset and Calming Breeze
Though disowned by her royal house for marrying someone like Calming Breeze, Blazing Sunset left her pampered life behind with a laugh and a flick of her tail, dedicating herself to living life to the freest and fullest, never settling down, never bowing to anyone, and never taking no for an answer. A life that, though maybe half as long, was certainly twice as bright.
Dulltooth and Fern
Dulltooth retired to New Silent Lake to live with Fern. They never got to raise children of their own, but they became very popular among the local kids for generations, becoming something of an unofficial uncle and aunt to every kid in town.
Fern kept the basket for the rest of her life, saying it was the place she felt most comfortable and safe in.
Sweet Potato and Darkwhisper
With Glorious Grace gone, Sweet Potato found new purpose in her life in hew new adopted son. Darkwhisper had many lessons to learn about forgiveness and learning to see the good in ponies, but he was a strong willed and clever colt, who, in time, grew up to be a wise and thoughtful stallion. When Sweet Potato grew too old for the open road, he took up her mantle and set off to spread her teachings to others, in his… own way.
Let those who fail to heed his words tremble.
Glorious Grace
Having faced many challenges, within and without, Grace found new strength within himself to go on and seek a new path in life. His journey took him across Equestria, and where ever he went, those in need of aid found it in him. But not only through violence, not any more. He opened up to solving problems in other ways, following the sun as Sweet Potato had taught him - not just as its blazing hot fury, but also as its gentle warming embrace.
Sunsong
Sunsong moved to the Crystal Empire to serve under Lord Ember Dawn. It was something of an uneventful life, but that was the kind of life he liked anyway. At least the lord was easier to watch than Lady Sunset.
The Gatewyrm and its Caretakers
The Gatewyrm left the dark and swam off into the light, where no Dark One could chase it any more. Its Caretakers rejoiced, for they were, at last, safe.
THE END.
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