Equestrian Hunger Games

[~Muffin of Chaos~ 184]

Darklash caught the sword from him, ripping it from him. His arm came off in the process. "Oops! Sorry, hope you can still fight with your left hand!" Snapping the fingers, a dark portal opened up. He confidently threw it inside. "Another sword for my collection, I guess! Now then, lets try this hand to hand, shall we?" Snapping his fingers, the pony's magic dissipated. He charged forwards, throwing a kick.

[Pinkie D Pie 1,036]

The pony jumped back, then ducked as DarkLash continued to try to hit him. "You think that will stop me" he shouted, his arm growing back, a new sword appearing. "HOW DARE YOU LEAVE YOUR POST!" A voice shouted though the floor. "I DID NOT GIVE YOU PERMISSION!" It shouted, as a shape rose though the floor.

"Master I am sorry." The skeleton pony said.

"AH I SEE, SO SHADOW BROUGHT YOU HERE!" Death shouted, looking at Shadow. "GUARDIAN BACK TO YOUR POST!" Death shouted.

The skeleton dissaperead.

"AND YOU!." He shouted, pointing to DarkLash. "YOU DARE FIGHT IN THE ROYAL PALACE." He continued shouting. A scythe appeared in his hand. "THE DEATH SCYTHE WILL FINISH THIS FOR NOW!" He roared, swinging it, cutting a hole in the space itself. He pushed everyone in, and everypony there appeared outside. "AND NOW I LEAVE." Death dissapered.

[~Muffin of Chaos~ 184]

Darklash began to laugh again. "This is getting tedious. I think I'll just go back to the throne room, and take complete control of Equestria!!!" With his famous evil laugh, he flew back towards the castle.

 

Lightlash just stood there, watching. "Hurry Shade..." He said to himself.

[Lightning Fluttershy 1,844]

Celestia thinks for a moment. All of these emotions washing through her were nagging at her, telling he to stay behind with Luna, but Luna was right. Celestia had to carry on though she had a purpose to now. For Luna... And for Equestria. I... I understand Luna. And... Thank you... I'll... I'll see you soon okay? With that Celestia mental state fades away and takes it's place within Celestia's physical body. Her heart begins to beat, slowly but surely. Celestia's legs rustle and her wings twitch. Suddenly her eyes snap open. She felt... Alive. Not peaceful... But alive. She would do this for Luna... And for Twilight... And for Equestria. She stands up and can see the shock in Twilight's eyes, as well as the rest of the group. Suddenly a ray of sun shines through the windows, signalling her return. She leans down and nuzzles Twilight. Oh Twilight... You should know that I would never give up on Equestria. It takes more than mere exhaustion to keep me down. I love you Twilight. And I love my land... I just needed a little help to realize it. With that she smiles at the moon and turns her attention to the task at hand. She felt confident. She had the love and power of Luna and Equestria at her side. She stomps her foot in-between the two fighting, sending a force wave around the room, making the two fighting stumble back. She smiles. I'm back. Just then she sees Death appear. Some pony she had not seen for ages. Leave now Death. you have no place here. He ignores her and pushes them into the yard. Celestia stumbles a bit but straightens out and stands tall, her wings shielding Twilight. You have no power here DF. She uses her improved magic to grab him and smash him into the ground in front of her like a meteor, creating a huge crater. I have returned, and I will take my country back.

[Pinkie D Pie 1,036]

"You think to escape, good luck with that." Death said in DarkLash's ear. A bubble of dark energy appeared around the palace. "I do not want blood in celesta's castle." His voice then dissapered. Shadow stood up, and looked around. "My skeletal warrior, no!" She shouted.

[Lightning Fluttershy 1,844]

Boss nods at Shade. He is stunned by the scythe and looks back to her. This... Was your father's? Wow... Boss stares at it. A powerful weapon indeed. He breaks his stare though and turns towards the door. Together two begin to run back towards the main area where things are taking place.

[~Muffin of Chaos~ 184]

Darkflash easily pushed Celestia off of him. Getting up, he walked towards her. "I thought I killed you, my dear Tia. Oh well. I get to do it twice!" Darkflash was about to strike. But then, he heard her.

 

"GET THE FUCK OFF OF HER!" She said, dashing forward at full speed. The scythe began to react to the insane amount of darkness energy. "GUYS! IF THIS TOUCHES HIM, HE GETS BANISHED INTO A POWERFUL BLACK HOLE! KEEP HIM BUSY!"

 

Lightlash saw that his older sister had finally arrived, with their father's scythe."Woohoo Shade!!!" he ran forward, kicking Darkflash in the shin.

 

Darkflash looked around him. Inside of his mind, Discord was frightened. "NO! NOT THAT SCYTHE!" He yelled. Looking around him, the tributes were surrounding him, growing ever closer. This was gonna be fun.

 

(OOC: final battle!)

[Pinkie D Pie 1,036]

"Keep him busy, fine why not." Shadow said. A shadow surrounded her, and when it left, she was in completely black armour holding a sword made of the same material as the guardians was, and then she charged at Darklash, her sword swinging at him, missing then she swung it again. "Let's fight then whatever you are." She shouted.

[Lightning Fluttershy 1,844]

Celestia stares at Darkflash in rage. How arrogant... You're a fool Darkflash. You will never succeed in your ventures. You let your power go to your head and that will be your demise. A true ruler keeps a level head and does not mistake confidence for arrogance. You're egotistic rein is over. With that Celestia focuses her magic, both her's and Luna's, and moves the very ground around Darkflash. It opens below him and as he falls she closes it on him, crushing him. She doesn't expect it to kill him but it will deter him for now. Maybe he will see the error of his ways and give up. He has no chance.

[~Muffin of Chaos~ 184]

Darkflash felt himself being covered in rock and stone. He felt... At peace down here. But now wasn't the time. He quickly burst out of the ground, dark energy swirling around him.

"YOU ARROGANT PONIES! YOU THINK YOU CAN WIN THIS EASILY? GRAAAAGGGGHHHH!" He dashed forward, knocking Celestia on her back.

 

(OOC: Phase 2!)

[Pinkie D Pie 1,036]

Shadow flew backwards, the round had erupted under her. She hit the ground hard, and a rock punctured though her lung. "No." She said softly, seeing the wound as she laid on the ground. Blood was pouring out of it. "I only wanted to help other ponys." She said, taking breaths slower and slower.

[Lightning Fluttershy 1,844]

Celestia takes the blow and rolls to avoid his attack. She then gets to her feet and steps back, her horn glowing. A mix of aura began to wash around her, a beautiful mixture of blue and pink. One from Celestia and one... From Luna. She felt rejuvenated with the power of the sisters combined. The power of the night and the power of the day together... Was incredible. She felt confident and strong. She could not fail and would not fail. She had lost too many to this dilemma. Ponies had died... Ezio, Shining Armour, Cadence... And most painful of all... Luna. It stung her to think about it... It was Celestia's fault that all of this had happened. All the had happened to Twilight... It hurt her to think about what Twilight must be feeling... Her brother, step sister, side teacher... And it was Celestia's fault. She was surprised to think that Twilight still loved her... And the she though of Luna... She... She was dead because of her... Because of Celestia's foolish actions... A tear rolled down her cheek and dropped onto the ground before her... She then felt a wave of emotions wash over her. Depression and regret... Lots of regret... And shame of course... And most of all, rage. She straightens up and looks DF right in the eyes. You think you can win this Darkflash... No... You can't. You may have the power of a God to back you but you have no emotions. No remorse... No love. And that will be your downfall. I will defeat you DF. I will avenge my sister and all who have died because of you. With their love I cannot fail. With that Celestia's eyes go white and and a mix of auras gather around her. Pink and blue as before...l But now there were more. Purple from Twilight, blue from Shining Armour, pale pink from Cadence. They all swarmed around her, giving her power. She knew that DF would fall. Her power and Shade's scythe could not fail.

[~Muffin of Chaos~ 184]

"Celestia, that's it. I am going to end you, once and for all!" He charged up his strongest attack he could. He knew he was going to win. Celestia would fall, and Equestria would be his. Right before he fired the blast, he felt a stabbing pain in his back.

 

Shade stood right behind him, the scythe going even deeper into Darkflash's back. She was being helped pushing it in... By the souls of the deceased. Ezio, Quillusion, Medley, Cadence, Shining Armor, and Luna. Deeper and deeper the blade went in. And finally, there was a large flash of light.

 

Lightlash couldn't see what was going on. It was much too bright. What had happened?

 

Cadence's soul continued to help Shade to push the blade in, deeper and deeper. But... Something was wrong.

 

The blade wasn't going in far enough. "GUYS! I NEED HELP! HELP ME PUSH THIS THING!"

[Pinkie D Pie 1,036]

Shadow Stalker watched the battle raging, watched the scythe pierce Discord/Darklash. She was breathing much slower now. I tried, she said to herself as she took her last breath. Her soul started to sink down. "No, I don't want to go yet, I need to help them." She started to scream, but none would be able to here her soul scream. She was soon at the river, and was being pulled down it, towards the door. At the door stood the guardian, the watcher of the gates. "So you died then." He said, the gate opening. "I wish you luck on whatever may come up." He said watching her pass. She went though the gates expecting to stop in the gathering of all the other souls, but she kept moving, towards Death's palace. "No, no, please not there, what did I do!" She yelled, trying with no luck to claw the ground. Her hooves would just stick into the ground, not stopping her. She went though the plains of the suffering, seeing many ponies in the process of dieing.

"SO YOU HAVE MADE IT." Death said in his loud and commanding voice. "I have been expecting your soul."

"Am I going to be tortured?" Shadow asked, bowing down to Death.

"WHY WOULD I TORTURE YOU?" He asked, but it wasn't a question, it was more of a statement. "NO I AM IN NEED OF YOUR SERVICES, I CAN GIVE YOU SOMETHING." He said. "IT IS A CHANCE FOR LIFE."

"I'm going to be alive again?" Shadow asked, looking up.

"NO I CAN NOT GIVE YOU THAT, BUT I AM IN NEED OF A NEW REAPER, A NEW COLLECTOR OF SOULS, AND YOU WOULD BE PERFECT FOR IT." He said. "SO SHADOW, DO YOU ACCEPT AND GIVE YOUR SERVICE TO ME?" He asked.

"I pledge my service to you." She said. A robe, pure black like Deaths appeared on her. A scythe appeared next to her. A scythe she new to well. She had used it once before, the first time she had visited Death's domain.

"YOU MAY ONLY COLLECT THE SOULS I TELL YOU TO, DO I MAKE MYSELF CLEAR?" Death asked.

"I do." Shadow said.

"THEN YOU ARE FREE TO GO, GO BACK TO THE SURFACE IF YOU WISH, BUT NO THAT YOU MAY BE CALLED BACK AT A MOMENTS NOTICE. ONE MORE THING, DO NOT HELP THE PONIES UP THERE, AND TRY NOT TO INTERACT WITH THEM TO MUCH."

"I understand." She said, her new body rising up though the ground. Her dead body was in the same place she had died at moments ago. The battle was still raging on, and she could see Shade trying to push the scythe in. Shadow dropped her new scythe, she had to help, even if it meant an eternity of suffering, she had to, she couldn't let these ponies die. She ran up to Shade grabbed part of the scythe she was pushing in, and added her strength to pushing it in. She doubted they would realize it was her, as she was wearing a robe, and her body was dead on the ground.

[Lightning Fluttershy 1,844]

Boss was in awe of Shade. She was beautiful and strong. Definitely the mare for him... He then gets his head out of the clouds and gets back to focus on the situation. He had to help Shade. Just then he say another... Thing jump in and help. He was in awe of this thing to, though in a different way. This things was... Dark. Though it didn't seem to insistent on fighting us, in fact, it was helping. Boss is confused but doesn't argue. They could use all the help. Boss then jump in and initiates his controlled rage fit, using his anger at Darkflash as a trigger. He grabs the scythe and pushes in as hard as possible, plunging it even deeper.

 

Celestia was still levitating, her eyes glowing and the auras swirling around her. She lowers her head ans sees what is happening to Darkflash... But it still wasn't enough. It wasn't far enough, even with Boss's help. She then knew what she must do. She focuses all of her aura and magic on the scythe stick into Darkflash's back... And pushes. The storage of magic was incredibly powerful, all being let out at the same time. It was powerful enough to push the scythe farther in, piercing his heart. Celestia didn't let up. The magic flowed through her into the scythe, pushing it farther and farther in, until it came out the other side. She still didn't let up. She had to hold it there otherwise he would simply rejuvenate and retaliate. She drains every last bit of magic she had into the scythe, a tear falling from her eye as she knew the consequences of what she was doing. It was very likely that this much magic in one spell... Would kill her.

Edited October 10, 2012 by Lightning Fluttershy

[~Muffin of Chaos~ 184]

Shade could feel the blade pushing even deeper into Darkflash. Darkness began to spurt out of him, instantly being absorbed into a portal above. The further they pushed, the bigger the portal grew. Little by little, they all pushed as much as possible. And then... The scythe came out the other side.

 

Darkflash was speechless. Looking down at his chest, the scythe had gone through him. the scythe lifted him into the air, draining Discord out of him.

 

"You fool... I knew you would just get me trapped again." Discord was seething with rage.

 

Lightlash watched as the darkness and the soul of Discord was absorbed into the scythe. "Siyanora, sucker."

 

After being completely drained of energy, Darkflash was lifted into the air, being sucked into the portal. He was trying to say something, but no sound came out. Finally, he was sucked in, the complete blackness surrounding him. And, just as suddenly as t appeared, the portal disappeared. Shade caught the scythe on it's way down. "It's done. Darkflash has been transported to the novablack-hole, and will never return. Discord has been imprisoned in the scythe. Everything is over." Shade felt... odd. She felt a weird feeling in her. It was... relief. Her eyes became wet with tears. "This nightmare... It ended..." Shade fell to her knees, laughing and crying at the same time. "IT'S ALL OVER!!!"

[The Razor Wing 879]

As the fight ended Twi woke up to find DH patching up her wounds. She looked around to see the others standing and sitting around Celestia. There was no trace of Darklash anymore, and she could not feel Discord anymore either. It then hit her.....Its.....its over. Its really over this time. They killed him. We did it. Whoa there kid. Your still a little banged up. Here let me help you. Twi stumbles to her hooves with DH' help. They walk over to Celestia. Twi leans on her. You did it princess. Hes gone for good. Both of them are. I know Luna would be proud of you. As am i teacher. DH walks over to the bloody body of DD. His eyes were still open. DH closes his eyes as he saw the last bit of his brother in DD. You really did have some of Razor in you...Thank you Death Dealer. DH had a tear in his eye as he looked at Luna's body. Her blue coat stained with blood, her night sky main had gone from blue to black. He sighs over her body and looks toward Celestia. The moon has fallen and dark nights are near us. The night will have to find a new ruler. And Celestia...Your sister was a great mare of the night. It will be hard for some one to take her place. But for now...We should get her cleaned up. The ponies and other breeds should not see her like this. Hes right Princess. We should start getting things ready for her....sigh...funeral....It hurts to say that.....But lets go. We should get cleaned up. Celestia nods at Twi and uses her magic to pick up Luna's body. Twi helped as much as she could. They all walk out of the grand hall bloody, beaten and bruised. The battle dome was beyond repair. The palace had taken a lot of damage as well. As they all leave the sun shined through a window with Celestia and Luna on it. The worst was over....And Canterlot would heal with time.

 

One Week Later

It had been a week since all the fighting stopped. Celestia had the battle dome destroyed and the palace fixed. They news of Luna's death was a shock to the whole world. The EOH had spread the news as far as the mild west where the buffalo tribes dwell, to the griffin kingdom in the mountains, and the farthest reaches of Equestria. It was truly a sad day. All the royals, mayors, and tribe leaders were in attendance to pay their respects to the fallen Princess. The funeral took place in the Grand hall. It had to be moved outside as well due to the large number of of ponies and other breeds there. They had the wake the same day so that everyone could get one last look at Luna. Cloudsdale had been moved over Canterlot so that other flying breeds could watch the service. As the the Kings, Queens, and other royals walk in they take their place in the grand hall. The EOH were still very sad about all of this. Rainbow Dash made sure everything was ok in Cloudsdale, Applejack had the ground level taken care of. Fluttershy was making sure that all animals and celestial beings were kept in check. Pinkie Pie was still in her sad main state. She was still down after seeing so much pain and death. But she had out done herself with this event. It was the same colors as Luna was in her live state. Everything was nice and not to over done. She walked around making sure everything is as it should be. Up in Celestia's tower DH was standing guard outside her door in the suit Rarity made him for the games. Rarity was putting the last touches on Twilight's dress. It was by far her best work for such a sad event. A dress made of black and blue with the same pattern as Luna's night sky main. Luna's cutie mark was on the front of the dress. Twi was still a little banged up from a week ago. There...All done. This is my best work yet. I just hope i honored Luna in it the right way. Its perfect Rarity. Im sure Luna would love how it looks and represents her. Thank you Rarity. Im going to go check on the Princess to see how she's doing. Ok. Ill be in my seat in the grand hall. Twilight walks into the room with Celestia. Tia was looks down on the courtyard at all the breeds in attendance. Twilight walks up and sits next to her. Everyone is here. All the breeds from across the lands are here to pay their respects to the your sister. Its nice to see how many people care about her. And PP did such a nice job at putting this together. I dont know how the others are taking this tho. FS has not said anything the past week. And Dash has been holding up well but i think she is just being strong for the others. The same goes for AJ. But i myself am still a little upset about this. But i cant imagine how your feeling right now. But i will be by your side the whole time. I also want tho thank you for honoring Cadence and my brother in the as well. I know they are all looking down on us smiling at what we are doing for them. Tears roll down Twilight's face as looks down on the crowd. Edited October 11, 2012 by Diehard

[Lightning Fluttershy 1,844]

Celestia looks down to Twilight and smiles. She nuzzles her cheek but says nothing. She's afraid that if she even opens her mouth she will break out into tears therefore she stands and smiles. Her heart stung her to see the stitching in Twilight's dress, no matter how beautiful it was. The way it perfectly accented Luna... Reminded Celestia that her sister was no longer by her side... But she preservers. Every pony was expecting her to give a speech and she would. She nods at Twilight and all of the others, notifying them that the time has come. Celestia walks out into the full sight of every guest there: Thousands. Though Celestia was used to speaking in front of large crowds. She just hoped her voice wouldn't give out on her like it has many times after Luna's death. She clears her throat and addresses the crowd. Welcome every pony, dragon, buffalo, griffon, and many others. We are here to mourn the death of my dear sister and Princess of the Night, Luna. Tears begin to swell up in her eyes but she keeps calm. As much as we mourn in the sadness of this day, we must also celebrate. Celebrate the legacy of perhaps the most influential, inspiring, and exceptional princesses to have ever graced this land. We will not only celebrate her legacy, but celebrate the pony she was. A kind and light hearted pony who sought out only to bring good will across the land, and died for her land. Tears roll down her cheek but she ignores them. She wanted to get this over with. I would like to call upon a select few ponies who have shown exceptional bravery and skill in the past month. Would the remaining tributes and the Elements of Harmony please come stand before me and be honoured for their sacrifice and courage. You have played as big a role as Luna in the defeating of Discord and will be treated as such. You will all be rewarded and allowed to pay your final respects to my sister. Celestia wipes the tears from her eyes and awaits the select ponies she mentioned to approach.

 

Boss had tears in his eyes also. He was mourning Luna's death also as she had been an excellent leader and had been an inspiration for him for most of his life. He wipes his tears and looks around. He was wearing a black and dark blue tuxedo with stars stitched into it, as was the customary attire at the funeral. Black and blue. He listens to Celestia speak and is surprised when she calls for him to come forward. He graciously straightens himself and begins to approach Celestia, sweating a little. He was nervous. As he comes before her he stops and bows to her, showing respect towards her and also Luna. He then takes his place where she had said and awaits the others she had called to approach as well.

[Pinkie D Pie 1,036]

Shadow Stalker sat back, in a tree to be more precise. She wasn't one for these crowds, and she didn't really know these ponies all to well. She was sad yes, but she couldn't' feel to sad, as she knew none of them. She watched the Elements of Harmony, as she expected they were called, walk onto the stage. She also watched the other tributes walk onto it. She frowned a little as she heard a whisper in her ear.

"You dare disobey me Shadow. After all I did for you, I gave you a new life." The voice said. She knew it was Death, and she knew it was time for her punishment.

"I am sorry. Give me a few minutes to watch the funeral, and I will come down and accept any punishment you may have in mind for me." She said, tears in her eyes.

"Fine, come down as soon as you can." Death hissed in her ear and left her head. She watched the the funeral for a few more minutes, but couldn't stand seeing everyone like this. "I guess I need to go." She said aloud, in a whisper though, "but I can't leave without saying something, and saying goodbye to these good ponies." She jumped out of the tree, going though the shadow below her and coming up on stage. She walked over to the tributes and the Elements of Harmony. "Hello, I don't think I met any of you much, well except you Die Hard, and you Shade, who each of them I talked to for a few minutes. Any ways, this is most likely the only time I will see any of you again, so I really just want to tell you each bye." She then walked over to Celestia. "I am sorry for you loss Princess. I didn't know your sister, so I'm not going to pretend I did and say how amazing she was, but I know she meant the world to you, and for that I am sorry." She then walked off the stage and into a shadow, coming out in Deaths Palace.

"So you have returned, good. I have thought of what your punishment will be for disobeying me, and I have decided to ban you from the surface world until I see fit. In the meantime, I would also like to congratulate you for helping destroy that beast, and for that, I will give you a room in my castle, and allow you to live. If you ever do something like that again however, I will be forced to take more serious punishment. Do I make myself clear?" He said, a frown upon his face even though none could see it. He didn't want to punish her but she had disobeyed him and that was it.

"Yes Lord Death, thank you for being so kind to me." Shadow said, walking into the palace, deciding she was going to have a few years to explore this place.

 

In one of the many fields of the deads spirits, one sat, tears on her face, realizing the monster she had become. "What did I do, I got myself killed, I can't believe it." Quilluison said to the spirits around her who paid her no attention. None of the others would talk to her, and she had no idea what to do. "If anyone can hear me, I would like to say I am insanely sorry." She yelled out, tears leaking out of her eyes.

 

Death was also mourning the Death of Luna. He may not have known her perfectly, but he had known she was a good princess, and a fair princess. One that was a voice of reason. His voice entered Celestia's head and told her. "I am very sorry for your loss Princess. I am very sorry. I remember still how me and you use to talk, and I would like to ask you if we could start that again. I know you still remember how to contact me."

[~Muffin of Chaos~ 184]

It had been one week since Darkflash had been defeated. The scythe was returned to the museum, now holding Discord's soul. Shade walked up onto the stage along with the EoH and other tributes, after being told to do so. Walking behind Boss, she bowed to Celestia whilst passing by. After reaching where she was instructed to go, she turned to Boss. "What do you think she meant by 'special reward'?" Shade asked.

[The Razor Wing 879]

As Celestia called everyone up DH got out of his seat with his tribe leader. as he makes his way to the front of the crowd the other tributes were there and so were the EOH. Everyone looked to DH to take the stand first. As he takes the stand.....

A month ago i was called to be in the EHG for my tribe. It was an honor to be picked to show the strength of my people. To come to Canterlot and see the Princesses. To meet new ponies and make new friends...if we made it that far. I will say i may not have made friends with most of them. But when we had to fight to protect each other we did. Many of their lives ended before their time. But they fought for their lives when the time came. They died with honor in that dome. They died with pride in their tribe in that dome. They were by far some of the best fights i had the honor to fight with..But.....I must come clean while im here. The people of my tribe know of my condition dealing with my other half. I had the pony that killed my brother put inside me to stop his rain of terror. he lived within me and....he got free in the games. I will say he was big help at first...but then his true nature came out. Me and him split bodies and went our own ways. He caused so much pain. He turned some of the tributes on each other. And he was one of the reasons that monster Darklash got free. He became Discords hit man. He was one of the ones who injured Twilight. He killed many of the guards we are honoring here today. And....(looking at the Sparkle family)...He even killed Shining Armor in front of Twi. And i am so sorry for his actions. But Twilight and the EOH put him in his place and he had no other choice but to come back to me. (DH was doing his best to keep his composure) But even in the end. At his last moments. he was willing to lay down his life to fight Darklash. Now once again me and him were of one body again. So when he was stabbed and pinned to the wall the both of us were to die. But he did one last thing before he took his last breath. He found a way to save me from the jaws of death and bring me back. We were of two bodies now. In the end he gave his life to save us all. In the end he tried to pay for his sins. In the end he died a hero trying to do what was right. I know he might now be forgiven by most of you. I myself can still not forgive him for all the pain he has brought me. But....i was taught to not live with un-forgiveness in your heart. And i know from having him.....Death Dealer live within me. I know he had un-forgivenss in his heart. And i know.....he died without forgiving himself. And when my time comes...i dont want to die like he did. So i forgive him....In all the wrong he has ever done to me...I forgive him...(a tear fell from DH eye)...But now....Let me get to why im really up here. I am here to talk about Princess Luna. I may not have known Luna very well. But everything iv heard about her was nothing but good. Even in her other state of darkness she was still able to over come it and be the best princess of the night there was. She was a very beautiful mare. And even in death......She still looks as breath taking as the nights she use to make. I told myself that i would not cry at this. But to know that the night sky will never be the same rocks me to my core. But i will say this. Even in death....Her soul lives on. Her legend will live on. Those of us who live on due to her sacrifice are her legend. And she will be missed by us all. Good night Princess Luna. May you live amongst the starry skies you made. Thank you. As DH takes his place on stage tears fall from his eyes. Before he turns around he clears his face.

[Lightning Fluttershy 1,844]

Celestia watches as the elements and the tributes walk up and before her. She was still disturbed by everything that had happened in these last months. Discord, the Hunger Games, Darkflash .. It was horrible. So many great ponies dead because of one stupid decision by Celestia. She could feel tears beginning to swell in her eyes but shakes them when she hears the voice in her head. The voice none other than Death's cold, raspy voice. She responds to him through telepathy. Yes... But that was then Death. You know what you did and why I am not supposed to be speaking to you. I thanks you for the consolation but... You could have assisted. You had the power the entire time to save me... To save Luna. Oh what am I saying... I apologize.... I suppose after my sister's death I am still looking for someone to blame... But I know what the truth... It was I. I am responsible for the death of these ponies... And for that I can never forgive. Perhaps the elements and the tributes... And even my sister can forgive me... But what does that mean if I can't even forgive myself? ...You always were a good listener Death... Perhaps we can talk more... Soon... With that she closes her mind to Death and tears roll down her eyes. As much as she wanted to blame Discord or Death for the fate of her sister, she couldn't. She was the reason that Luna had died... And she would have to live with that regret, pain, and misery for the rest of her immortal life... It didn't sounds appealing... With that she notices the elements, tributes, and crowd alike staring at her oddly. Celestia had completely zoned out. She smiles at the crowd and turns back to the elements. I would like to thank all six of you for the courage and strength you showed through out this entire ordeal. It was not easy for any of us. With that she glances at Twilight, knowing very well that she was mourning Shining Armour as much as Celestia was mourning Luna. However if it was easy where would we be today? Through experiences such as these we learn to persevere and fight through the pain, and even when hope seems thin we need to keep going for hope is what drives the very world around us. She turns her head and addresses the all of the mane six except for Twilight. The courage you have showed could be used as an example for all, and for that all of the world thanks you. Please except this personal gift I bestow upon you for compensation of your services. Her horn flashes and then something miraculous happens. When the flash clears all of the mane six... Are alicorns. By my power as ruler of Equestria I dub you all members of royalty. Canterlot palace is open to you any time you need. As for you Twilight... I want to personally thank you... You... You taught me to hope. When everything seemed lost and the darkness was upon us... I had given up. But not you. For that I am forever in your gratitude. She smiles at Twilight and a tear rolls down her cheek. It's not often that you teach me something. I... I would like to extend this offer to you. By my power as ruler of Equestria I name you princess Twilight Sparkle. You will rule by my side and only I shall be above you. Take your time to decide. With that she turns back towards the tributes. Die Hard had made a beautiful speech. As for the three of you... My thanks to you as well. Not only did you defeat Discord... But I think you taught us all something as well. The way you kept your wits in the dome, it is not easy. You were able to keep peace for the most part and keep a level head. You set your priorities straight, even in the face of the pressure you were feeling. This is not an easy task by any means. For this act of valour and wits I reward you all. There is a choice. Her horn flashes and when it dims there are three things before each of the tributes. The first is a stack of coins, at least 10 000 bits. The second is a deed to a mansion in Canterlot, each furnished to only the finest requests of a king. The third thing before them is... A pill. This is no ordinary pill. I know of the horrors that all of you went through. The pain and suffering. This pill will wipe your memory clean of the past month of insanity. You will simply ingest the pill, and the effects are immediate. You will wake up in your house, with no memory of what happened... And no pain. You will simply continue with your normal everyday life as if nothing happened. ...Choose wisely. Once you make your choice you may approach the altar and say your final words to my sister. That same to you my elements.

[~Muffin of Chaos~ 184]

Shade looked over at the EoH, seeing them as they became alicorns. Shade had already lost her horn and wings a day after DF was defeated. She walked over to Celestia. Turning to Boss, she winked. "I will accept the mansion in Canterlot. And... Make sure one of the rooms is a nursery." She felt a tear roll down her cheek while she walked up to the stand. "As you all know, Luna's death was a horrible tragedy for everypony, not to mention to Celestia and the elements. It's awful, knowing that anypony could be so cruel to end an innocent pony's life. But we all know that every life comes to an end... And we had to learn that the hard way, what with Discord and the games. But even in death, souls live on." She looked above, at the sky. "Luna was an amazing pony. I... I wish that she didn't have to die, but we can't change the past. Although we can still move forward in the future. I don't know what else I can say, except that she will live in our memories for the rest of existance, and even beyond that. You will be missed, Luna." Shade walked off the stand, back to where she was before. She was filled to the brim with sadness.

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Meanwhile, at the late Gamemaker's home, his mother and sister sat worrying about their family member's fate. "Mommy, what are we going to do if Gamemaker doesn't have a job?" "I don't know honey..." They said, referring to the debacle that had been happening during the games. "...What if he doesn't come back?" " Why wouldn't he come back sweety?" their mom said with a shaky voice. "Princess Celestia might have gotten angry. What if she does the same thing she did to dad?" "Sweetheart, let's stop thinking about that okay?" They sat in wait. The thought of their flesh and blood being ripped apart was starting to get agonizing.

[Lightning Fluttershy 1,844]

Boss watched before him as the three options were materialized. One was the stack of bits, the second was of course the mansion in Canterlot... But the third caught his eye above the rest. A pill... That could take away the pain of these games... It sounded perfect. Almost story like. To simply go back to how he lived before... Without any of the pain or memories... Was tempting. He could go back to his father and sister as if nothing had ever happened... As if these games had never existed... But then he though of Shade. How she had treated him... How she felt for him... And how he felt for her. She was the whole reason he has kept going when times were bleak. Although the thought of simply throwing away the pain with a single pill was intensely tempting... He decides to deny it. Shade meant too much to him to give it all up now. He brushes aside the deed to the mansion as Shade had already chosen it and they would be together.... And he takes a final glance at the pill. All he had to do was swallow... And it would all be gone... All the pain and memories... He reaches out and picks up the pill, staring intently at it. He rolls out around on his hoof, thinking about everything that had happened... And then he throws the pill away. He smiles at Shade and turns back to Celestia. I supposed I will take the ten thousand bits. Thank you princess... Now if I may... Boss walks up and stands before the black and blue casket, painted beautifully with constellations and other stars... He thought of her beauty and how it was perfectly portrayed... A tear rolls down his cheek as he bows before the casket as if to the princess herself. I... I didn't know you very well princess... But I know who you were and what you've done. You were the princess of the night, and a guardian of light... You put the future of the world... Before your very own life... And for that I don't think any of us can compensate for what you have done for us. All we can do is pay our respects in the only way possible... By never forgetting you. You legacy will live on throughout the ages forever. As the princess of the night and the saviour of all of us. Your courage and strength matched only by your grace and beauty... You will be remembered... And although I can never be able to repay what you have done for me... Know that you will never be forgotten... Good bye princess... Perhaps we can meet for real one day... In another life... With that Boss walks back down to his position beside Shade and nuzzles her softly... Everypony needs some comfort in a day as sombre as this... Together they wait for Die Hard to make his choice on his reward... And for the element's final good byes...

Edited October 22, 2012 by Lightning Fluttershy