Nobody could really understand the sudden action of a man, disappearance, escape, and yet there was no obstacle for the two hearts to connect, everyone, Mane Six, princesses, Discord, Sunset Shimmer, Spike, Star Swirl, Starling Glimmer, Gallus, Cadance, Shining and their daughters were all unable to understand the sudden action of a man, his logic and his resolve.
- moron, moron, moron!. She spoke the loudest of all Pinkie Pie, her head bobbing rhythmically back and forth.
- if he could, he is not a madman, he is crazy. Rarity said loudly.
- it's a moron and that's it, but what now needs to be done. Applejack said, looking at everyone gathered.
Applejack's words caused a deep consternation, because no one knew where to start, what to do first or look for a human, and if so, how, whether to start with magic detection processes or to mobilize all strength.
- we should probably start by finding a human if it is possible. Starling Glimmer was the first to use her horn power.
- I'll help you. Cadance said as she, Celestia and Luna stood close to Starling along with the bearded sage.
The magic of joint effort began to shine throughout the chamber, but at first even the greatest efforts had no effect, there were no traces that could find a trace of a man or a place where he could go, even alicorn magic could not find the slightest trace.
- it makes no sense, someone like Alex cannot be found, he is beyond all imagination, our power is nothing here. Princess Celestia said, looking resigned to the land.
- maybe we won't have to. Princess Luna said quickly.
- what do you mean. Shining Armor asked quickly.
- Wait, is this about our two detectives, Diper and Zax?. Rainbow Dash asked, and her question was quickly answered as the moon princess nodded.
- exactly, you have to find them first. Luna said.
- I will take care of this. Discord said, standing to attention.
- I'm going with you just in case. Star Swirl said standing next to the spirit of chaos.
- secondly, we must mobilize our forces, we must spread the message in every city. Luna said.
- I will deal with the transmission of information, let Equestria know who we are looking for today. Gallus the gryphon said.
- we'll do it together, time matters here. Rainbow Dash said as she stood next to the blue game.
- As for the guards, I'll take care of it. Shining Armor said, feeling most called to the task as a former guard commander.
- Me and Rarity take care of the Manehattan information gathering. Pinkie Pie said as she put her right hoof on her friend's back.
- yes, you can count on us. Rarity said, winking at her friend.
- I will inform Ponyville, I will gather everyone willing to help. Spike said, standing to attention.
- I will call for the support of the animals, since Alex is avoiding us, he is certainly not able to avoid all of them. Fluttershy said as she warmed her wings to flight.
- what about Twilight, you have to talk to her and quickly, she needs to know that a man is alive, I mean Alex. Applejack she said.
- I'll take care of it, I talked to her once. Cadance she said.
- but will she believe you and will she want to talk. Flurry Heart asked.
- she will want to talk to me, if you want you can come with me, it will be better together. Cadance said.
- I'm going with you, she's my best friend after all. Applejack said.
- I'm also going, if she doesn't believe you, she'll surely believe me, her former mentor and teacher. Celestia said.
- me too, together will not be able to not believe us. Starling Glimmer said.
- and I think I will go with tears to the human world, after all, we have no reason to break the word given to our human friend. Sunset Shimmer said.
Everyone was about to fulfill their personal duties, but everything was stopped by the voice of little alicorn looking at something that was behind everyone's back, Star Lara stared at the luminous point until she started to laugh, it woke up all busy with their own responsibilities.
- Star what are you doing. Cadance asked, looking back like everyone else.
- what is it, is it?. She asked Rarity as she and everyone else looked at the portal opening.
- it's probably him, because someone else is him!. Pinkie Pie screamed excitedly.
To everyone's surprise, Alex entered the portal to return to the place from which he had just escaped, this time his face betrayed seriousness and concentration, and his right hand was hidden behind his back from everyone as if he was hiding something. As the majority reacted with joy to the return of the human, Star Swirl cooled everyone down again, stopping everyone and looking at the human and at the right hand tucked behind his back.
- what are you hiding there, or what I think, another surprise!. said Star Swirl to which Alex quickly replied, revealing to everyone the real reason for his disappearance.
- you know, as soon as I understood what I could lose and what I was running from, I realized that I can not do it, you, myself and, above all, Twilight, I do not want her to suffer because of me and my stupidity, so I moved for a moment to this city of crystals to buy something like what do you think or ?. Alex said as he pulled a gold mare ring with a diamond embedded in the heart from behind his back.
- beautiful. Luna said dreamily.
- human, you have my word, she will love it, but it is nothing, because it is not important here. Cadance said.
- and what is important. Alex asked.
- so knowing and you don't know such a simple thing, man. Discord said laughing to himself.
- exactly like Star Swirl, no, as always you are forewarned. Fluttershy said as she stood by her friend.
- me this. Star Swirl said, stepping back from his own mistake and another bad judgment of a man.
- no matter, Alex, the most important thing is that you came back, you want to talk to her, so don't waste your time, you need to talk to Twilight as soon as possible, don't make her wait. Flurry Heart said.
- of course, I will talk to her as soon as possible, I want to stop her despair, I want to, you know. Alex said nervously what, what, what, but it surprised everyone.
Everyone knew the man as always sure, crazy, ready for anything but not what was about to happen, yet everyone smiled at each other until the stressed man approached Shining Armor.
- Come take you to my sister and you know, we need to talk. He said Shining to which Alex reacted again with visible stress and the appearance of beads of sweat on his forehead, but all the jitters quickly disappeared as his blue eyes met the joy of the little child.
- thank you, uncle. Star Lara said standing in front of the human.
- no, thank you. Alex said, picking up the little baby from the ground and handing it over to his mother.
- I thank you all, for everything you give me, for everything, I did not forge it with my own fate, you did it for me, you, Twilight, it shows how free you are from the power of fate and nothingness, it is worth fighting for your world, it's really worth it. Alex said, lowering his head before everything, then he looked at the waiting white unicorn in the doorway and nodded his head ready to go, but when Alex moved again he was stopped at the entrance to the throne room.
- this, Alex. Rainbow Dash said, scratching her head.
- Rainbow, you really want to keep him, is it that important. Rarity said irritated.
- yes, it is important, maybe not so much, but I have a small matter for our friend, I have a small request. Said Rainbow Dash as she approached the man and Alex smiled knowing what was going on with a blue pegasus mare with a rainbow mane and tail.
- then to the point, will you sometimes lend us your extraordinary items, this wonderful armor?. She asked Rainbow Dash to which everyone except the human reacted with a huff of annoyance.
- Rainbow, you really had to stop a man for that!, that's stupid. Pinkie Pie said shaking her head.
- right, do we need it so much, Alex do not hesitate, better go urgent. Fluttershy said urging the man.
- but it's important to me, not like Twilight but, Alex take your time, you don't have to answer today, right you better go now, it's not the time for that. Rainbow Dash said as she bowed her head.
- no problem, if I have free time, why not, I will gladly share with you a part of my power, my armor and wings are at your service. Alex said, his words sparked a veritable burst of euphoria for the blue pegasus mare.
- Thank you, thank you, thank you!. Rainbow Dash screamed hugging the human.
- I don't want Twilight to see it. Discord said jokingly, which was quickly met with Rainbow Dash's reaction as she jumped away from the man scratching his head nervously with a visible blush on his face.
- I couldn't, I mean, I couldn't help myself. Rainbow Dash said, lost in words.
- well, we'll take care of that later, Alex hurry up, don't make her wait. Applejack said.
- right, let's go. Alex said as he followed a white unicorn in silver armor.
For a moment, Shining Armor and Alex walked through the corridor in complete silence, neither of them knew how to break the impasse and where to begin, Shining Armor did not want to be too harsh with a human because of the power he wielded and what he had done for him and the whole world, on the other hand, Alex did not want to make a blunder and a mistake, in the end when they both saw the door and the power field Shining Armor broke the silent stalemate.
- Alex you know that Twilight is very close to me, she is my sister, I want you to know, if you run away again today I will do everything to find you and tear you by the ears, and if you do something to her, you will not find a place in the world where you can hide , we understand each other. Shining Armor said looking straight into the eyes of the man, wanting to sound as threatening and firm as possible, which was quite a problem.
- Yes, I understood, every brother should love his sister as you do, don't be afraid I won't run away and I won't hurt your sister, you have my word. Alex said placing his right hand over his heart.
Finally Alex and Shining Armor stopped in front of the door leading to the Twilight chambers and the force field defending the entrance, Shining Armor was about to scream for his sister to know the truth and remove the restraining force from entering, Shining was quickly stopped by the human and his gesture when his right hand glowed with the green power of time.
- let me handle it myself. Alex said, the power of time immediately neutralized the power of the magic barrier.
- gosh, you keep surprising me, good luck at least and don't run away from my sister, otherwise my brother-in-law. Said Shining Armor as his front hooves hit the ground.
- Yes, I will not run away, I will do as I promised. Alex said with a modest smile.
Shining Armor smiled one last time, then he ran down the corridor, returning to the throne room and Alex, activating the power of the red aura of his left hand, turned the mechanisms, latches and locks slowly opening the door, Alex stood on the threshold of the chamber to see the sight that even his crazy heart felt a twinge in the middle Twilight Sparkle sat in front of the man's diary, propped up against her front hooves, staring blankly with tears at the last remnant of her lover.
- Twilight. Alex said in a slightly trembling voice.
- What!. Twilight said, staring at the open door in utter shock at the image of a man standing on the threshold of her chambers.
For a moment, for a few seconds of silence, they both looked into each other's eyes, Alex in silence, not knowing how to explain her absence and sudden appearance, and Twilight was silent, unable to utter the slightest word, unable to believe what she saw until a sudden pinch knocked her with shock.
- Alex you, do I dream it, Alex!. Twilight Sparkle shouted, getting up from the table and wanting to run as fast and as hard as possible to hug the man, everything was suddenly interrupted by a loud scream in the corridor.
- Alex my hero. There was another scream rumbling in the corridor and leaping at the surprised Tempest Shadow man.
Tempest Shadow knocked the surprised man down and kissed him on the right cheek, Alex, having no way to defend himself, started waving his arms nervously and Twilight experienced another shock of her life.
- I was so afraid that I won't see you again. Said a maroon unicorn mare with a renewed horn by human power.
- this, Tempest, it's nice to see you too, but I have to apologize, I have an important matter to discuss with Twilight. Alex said nervously as he tried to crawl out of the delighted Tempest Shadow.
- oh, what do you have to say to her. Tempest Shadow said nonchalantly until she was suddenly pushed back by a strong blast of sonic force screaming furiously Twilight.
- get off my boyfriend you hear!. Twilight screamed with such force that she knocked the surprised Tempest off the man.
- But what happened, I just wanted to say hello to him, and besides, I couldn't help but he is so cute. Tempest Shadow said, completely taken aback by her friend's sudden outburst, but it wasn't over as she spoke her last words.
- cute!, rraaarrrrrr. Twilight growled, igniting her entire body with a momentary outburst of furious flames, then activated the power of her horn and threw the startled and even frightened Tempest Shadow back into the throne room.
Tempest Shadow with a bang fell on the surprised Shining Armor and was again met with the furious glare of another envious mare that was Cadance.
- get off my husband. Cadance said.
- oh man, I can already see that you like this monster that attacked me in the corridors. Tempest said, getting up from a white unicorn in silver armor.
- the monster in the corridor, I knew this madman, Alex went mad yes !, yes !, tell me, he went into a frenzy with his power, I knew!. Star Swirl said again confirming his own prejudices but never finished his speech when Tempest Shadow tapped him on the head a couple of times.
- firstly, tap on your poppy-shell, what is your head, secondly, Alex did nothing, Twilight fell into a frenzy and moved me here, I don't know why. Tempest Shadow said.
- And what did you do to make Twilight bring you here?. Princess Luna asked.
- come on. Tempest Shadow said looking at each gathered, Mane Six, Cadance, Shining Armor, Flurry Heart, Star Lara, Spike, Princesses Celestia and Luna, Starling Glimmer, Discord and Gallus looked at momentarily tense until the navy blue unicorn mare spoke again.
- Well, I met our hero, Alex was standing in front of the Twilight chamber so I said hello to him and it caused some fury of your friend.
- but how exactly did you say hello to the human. Princess Celestia asked.
- Well, I just kissed him, nothing more, it was such a small innocent kiss. Tepmest Sadow said, causing everyone listening to her to suddenly grab their heads.
- what have you done, you do not know what connects Twilight and a human, Alex came here especially for her with a golden ring, you know what for. Starling Glimmer said, looking at Tempest from below her eye.
- oh man, I mean, I didn't want to, how could I know that he, but well, I guess I didn't spoil anything, come on the other hand, he'll be too good for her. Tempest Shadow said nervously scratching her head.
- I have the same opinion. Alex will be too good for her. Princess Luna said with a slight frown, looking at Tempest and avoiding the gaze of her older sister.
- since Twilight has focused all her anger on you, I don't think so, besides please, Tempest is just infatuation on your part. Cadance said, knowing all about matters of the heart.
- May we have a new mess here in a moment, and please, Star Swirl, stop your mania for our hero. Discord said immediately anticipating the bearded sage's words.
Meanwhile, the Twilight chamber.
Twilight Sparkle held a man firmly for two minutes, not wanting the moment to end, all her despair and pain all blown away in one second, her heart screamed with happiness but when she pulled her head back to face the man her own heart it froze for a moment, believing that what it was seeing was only an illusion.
- Alex, is it really you, I thought, saw, thought that I lost you forever. Twilight asked looking straight into the man's blue eyes.
- it is not so easy to get rid of me and you know after defeating the elemental lord I managed to move back to your world, my home, and this. Alex said as he suddenly looked to his side, escaping from Twilight's gaze.
- what happened or this. Twilight asked, drawing the man's attention to herself.
- the truth is that I could appear here the very next day, after the day of the ending fight, I could, should, but I wanted to run away, hide from all of you, from everyone I love, from you. Alex said, speaking straight into Twilight's eyes, to which Princess Alicorn returned in her memories to the man's diary notes and her heart was filled with hope.
- Alex or you. Twilight Sparkle asked, her voice trembling.
- yes, I love you Twilight, I loved you from the first moment I met you on Hayseed Swamp that day. Alex said in an equally tremulous voice that made Twilight's heart explode with joy and a slight tremor in her own voice.
- I understand why you wanted to run away, you wanted to protect me from yourself but it's too late for me and you, I love you Alex, I love you from the first moment I met you in White Tail Woods and no matter how the world takes it, no matter what your opinion they will have the beings of this world, my friends, princesses, family, my brother, what they do, whether they punish me or banish me, I love you and nothing will change that. Twilight Sparkle said confident in every word she spoke.
- actually, I have already talked about it with everyone and we have their full acceptance, when everyone heard that at the beginning I was planning an escape, when I did not know what you felt about me, they were ready to look for me all over the world, your brother swore that he would find me, twist his ear and will lead me here to you. Alex said in all the seriousness and intensity of his own words.
- so they told you, even Pinkie Pie!. Twilight asked in a slightly raised voice.
- yes, and please do not blame them, if not for them, I would have been very far away.
- no, I don't blame them, I should rather be grateful to them, Alex, what happened?. She asked Twilight Sparkle when suddenly Alex stepped away from her as if he was afraid of something, her eyes nervously watched every gesture and movement of a human and her heart stopped again, thinking that Alex had decided to do something very crazy and unpredictable.
Alex was fully focused, no twitch or nervous word, for a few seconds of silence Twilight Sparkle nervously waited for the first word of the man and her own heart trembled for fear of the unpredictable, her fear grew stronger as Alex hid her right hand behind a green sweatshirt and suddenly knelt down on his right knee and pulled out a gold ring with an embedded diamond.
- Twilight Sparkle, do you want to be my wife, the wife of a madman like me?. Alex asked, his eyes full of hope focused on Twilight allowing herself to put the ring on her left hoof.
- Yes Yes Yes!. Twilight cried, throwing herself at the man and hugging him with all her might, it was a moment when her own heart exploded with happiness and love and all fear, anxiety and uncertainty were gone once and for all, Twilight took her head back from her embrace and looked into the man's blue eyes again, bringing closer to him. probably his mouth to the mouth of a man.
It was the first moment of joy of hearts, the first kiss, the first gesture showing the truth, the ultimate truth of two souls, two contradictory beings from two different worlds connected like two incompatible elements against the whole world and the forces that ruled them, against destiny and everything around them.
- I did not think that ever I will find so much happiness, friendship and love, now I understand, we, you and I together shape our joint fate, thank you for everything, for all happiness and your love. Alex said hugging the joy of tearing Twilight Sparkle.
- I love you Alex, I love you. Twilight Sparkle told Twilight she was able to finally hug her lover and convey the whole truth of what she felt for the man from the first moment she met him.
Twilight Sparkle for the first time since the beginning of the Crimson Legion Crisis and from the beginning of her great journey from before the legion wars, from the ten years of peace, from the time when she first met her friends, so today she found so much happiness, so much love, everything her life completed, which made her world start to change with completely different colors, so the last element of this great puzzle was finally matched, Twilight looked once more into the blue eyes of the man and his gentle smile then put a hoof on his heart and head.
- I love you for everything, but most of all for what you have here, for who you are, my madman, my hero, my whole world and no matter what you wanted to do before, whether you wanted to escape or return, what is important is what is here and now. I love you. Twilight Sparkle said, kissing Alex a second time and not the last.
Two days had passed, the entire Equestria buzzed with news in the newspapers, rumors, noisy conversations about the return of their hero, the return of a man, there was no place or day for anyone to talk about a man about their hero who stopped the greatest threat Equestria and even the whole world had to face to measure, on that day everyone knew the name of their hero like wildfire, their great protector, this one madman, madman, his deeds, work and the whole truth.
There was no pony, dragon, hippogriff, or changeling that day who would not read a new issue of newspapers describing Alex's heroism, the headlines and front pages of the newspapers described the same, except for one, the human-world newspapers, because as the ponies promised, Sunset Shimmmer she took the tears collected by man to the entourage of people their power changed everything, that day Alex standing on the top of the mountain where it all began before sunset finished reading the last headline describing an extraordinary event in his own world, where everything, growing disputes, conflicts, wars, everything was suddenly stopped, and people themselves, not believing why they all shook hands, remembered so much, stopped being ashamed of their own tears and for the first time in hundreds of years the true wisdom given to man helped people rebuild what seemed to be lost, building a new world, a world of balance between yourself and your own planet.
Alex with a big smile rolled the newspaper from the human world, knowing full well that his great work was finished, the powers of destiny and nothingness in his world were banished and his world got a second chance, today that day Alex was staring at the image of the setting sun, recalling many films in which the heroes They drove away alone towards the setting sun, but today he was no longer alone and he would never be, because next to him stood and stared in the opposite direction his beloved, Twilight Sparkle, staring at a painting of Manehattan, a big city.
- this is where it all began. Said Aex, turning to Twilight and looking at the picture of the great city of ponies.
- this is where, after crossing the portal, I appeared in your world, this is where I landed on this summit and got to know my powers, saw you and began to observe the world. Alex added.
- the place where you were alone for the last time. Twilight Sparkle said with joy.
- this is the last time I was alone, today I will never be alone again and I will never let anything bad happen to our world. Alex said, turning to Twilight to look into her eyes filled with joy and love.
- never again alone, together forever. Alex whispered bringing his lips closer.
- forever together, I love you. Twilight whispered, sharing with the human another kiss full of happiness and love.
Alex and Twilight Sparkle sat down holding a firm embrace, looking at the open world, a world safe and free from the greatest threat ever to appear in their world, looking with hope for the future bound by the indestructible knot of love that connected them forever, so the two completely contradict each other the beings found each other, their love, happiness, and just like the world, they could finally rest.
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I really tried my best not to make the end so candy that my teeth hurt, but I am finally happy with the ending, maybe our world is gray and gloomy but does that mean that the end of the story has to be like that too? no, not really! Besides, miracles also happen in the real world, just believe.
Ps. It's not over yet :)