Chapter four: The dreams I dreamed then woke.
In hospital, weak and getting weaker as the seconds turned into minutes. Minutes turned into hours and hours turned into days. My friends, my family and the whole of Ponyville were waiting for, for the doctor to announce the inevitable, sad, sorrowful and fateful news of my passing on to the next life. But not your father. No, he never gave up. Never lost hope. He had faith that I would come back to him and every other pony that loved me. As the days turned into nights your father stood vigil by my bedside never leaving once. And like I said already I had vivid dreams. Some were wonderful. Others were just weird. And some were downright disturbing.
The worst dreams were about the time Starlight cast the spell that sent herself, along with me and spike back in time to stop the sonic rain boom. And when we returned to the present it was changed. I couldn't help but wonder was the version of me was in these times. The tree of harmony had decided to show me. The first shown was the time Discord had taken over. And there I was as his enforcer. I was ordered to punish my friends for trying to turn Discord to stone. As I turned each of your aunties to stone there was one last pony to punish it was. It was. It was". Queen Twilight stopped for a second to wipe more tears from her eyes.
Then she continued. "You see the last pony to punish was your father. I don't know why but I just couldn't do it. That was because of you little one. Your presence snapped me out of it allowing me to use my magic on Discord. Before I knew it, I was somewhere between reality and imaginary. White. Bright white light was all around me. Before long I was entering another dream. Elsewhere in my castle, your Auntie Starlight was keeping herself busy. If she didn't, she would blame herself for my condition by not getting to me sooner. But it wasn't her fault. Well she was doing her paperwork for the school of friendship when she heard. "Starlight. Starlight. Starlight come quick some pony has been messing with Twilights magic mirror thingy". Shouted Trixie. Starlight ran to the library. There in the doorway stood a shocked Trixie. The magic book was lying on the floor. "Do you think some pony tried to steal the book? And as they removed it cause a pulse of magic to be released. Which interacted with the spell of Twilights. Could that be what caused her accident? Or oh Celestia what if it was deliberate, they intentionally wanted to harm the princess"? Asked Trixie.
For a minute Starlight stood and stared realising that Trixie could be right. Before she starts to sob. "I. I. I. I don't, don't. Don't know Trixie. If Twilight was here, she could tell us. But it. It could be possible". She says before crying. Trixie moved over and wrapped her foreleg around her. And gave her a sympathetic and comforting hug. After a few minutes Starlight said. "Let's put the book back and speak to the others before". As she levitated the book up with her magic. It opened to the last written page, which was glowing with magic. As she read it her eyes widened and with a gasp showed it to Trixie. Who read it and with a gasp said. "WHAT"?
"Let's get this to Princess Celestia, it may help Twilight". Says Starlight. "Agreed. Though me and Twilight have had our differences I don't wish or want Twilight to die". Replied Trixie. And so, both ran out of the castle and headed to the train station. There they saw Cadence. "Princess Cadence can we use your train to get to Canter-Lot"? Asked Trixie. Cadence was surprised. And Starlight says. "It is important. We need to get to Princess Celestia". Then shows her the message in the book. Cadence was shocked but agrees. Turning to a guard and says. "Captain get these two to Canter-Lot immediately. And make sure they see Princess Celestia and Luna. They have information that could help save the life of my sister Princess Twilight". The guard saluted and said. "Yes, your majesty". And Trixie and Starlight board and the crystal express pulls away.
Meanwhile I was in the next dream this time was about the timeline were Nightmare Moon was in charge. It seemed that I was the governor of the Crystal Empire. Instead of Cadence and shining Armour. It seems that when it came to the choice between my magic and my friends, I chose my magic. And as a reward Nightmare moon gave me the Crystal Empire. It seemed that her corruption had entered my mind. And when she sent my friends to destroy me, I used all the power at my disposal to stop them. Then came the cries of pain from Applejack. Those pitiful cries didn't get to me. But then your presence brought forth an image of your father asking me. "Don't do it Twilight". But still with my magic I continued to squeeze the life out of her. Her pathetic whimpering cries falling on deaf ears. But the image of your father asks again. "Please don't do it Twilight I love you".
I stop this gives time for my friends to use their elements against me. In a split second I was gone. And before I knew it, I was back somewhere between reality and imaginary. White. Bright white was all around me once more. Back in the real-world Starlight and Trixie had arrived in Canter-Lot. The crystal guards cleared the way to the palace. On arrival they were ushered into the throne room. Both ponies bow as they were brought in front of the Princess's. "Trixie, Starlight. What brings you to Canter-Lot? Wait please don't tell me that Twilight is". Asked Princess Celestia. Starlight and Trixie stand once more. And starlight says. "Thank you for seeing us your majesty's. No, we are not here to tell you we have lost her. But it does have something to do with Twilight, and this as something to do with it".
Going into her saddle bag and pulls out the magic book. Within seconds Celestia takes it in her magic and read it out loud. "Dear Princess Twilight a scary thing happened to Flutter Shy and me at our usual sleepover. We both saw what seem to be memories of yours. It was though we were looking through your eyes. These were bad memories. So bad that it left both of us in tears. But the weird part is that she and I ponied up and our eyes glowed. And according to our Twilight I was saying some strange things. These were about the elements of harmony; some being called Harbinger. And some sort of book. What are your thoughts? Please as soon as you get this could you come. Your friend Sunset Shimmer".
The Princess was shocked and quiet. For at least ten minutes. Then Luna asked. "Sister do you think these events are linked"? But Celestia didn't answer she just got up. Walked over to the two ponies who were in front of her. Both bow when she was close. When they stood, she grabbed them both and hugged them. "Starlight, Trixie I have a mission for you. It will be a very important mission. The fate of our fellow Princess depends on it. Starlight I want you to enter the other world and bring back Sunset Shimmer and her friends to me. Trixie your part is to make sure that no pony and I mean no pony messes with the mirror while Starlight is in the other world". She says.
Both Trixie and Starlight bowl with acknowledgement. "We will your Majesty". They both say. Then Celestia gave Starlight a scroll, with her royal seal. "If you need help my counterpart at Canter-Lot high can help. We have corresponded due to Equestrian magic being released there". Says Celestia. And with that Trixie and Starlight left. Returning to Ponyville and my castle. There they prepared for their mission. As Starlight replaced the book the magic mirror device burst into life. And Starlight steps through. Within moments Starlight was shot out of the other side of the portal. There in front of her was Canter-Lot High.
With all the hustle and bustle, none of the students notice her appearance. Then a bell rings and the students entered. She stood there staring. Then after it was quiet, she entered. The halls were quiet and empty. Slowly walking past door by door. Not quite looking were she was going. She bumped into someone. It was this worlds Luna. "Starlight Glimmer why are you not in class like the rest of the students"? She asked. Even here Luna was imposing. Nervous Starlight bows and hands the scroll to her. On seeing the royal seal Luna says. "I see. You're Equestrian". And using her arm points in the direction she should go before handing back the scroll.
There at the end of the hall was a door. On it written in embolden letters was a name. It read Principal Celestia Alexandria Alicore. Starlight raised a hand and was about to knock when she hesitated. Frozen in place her mind couldn't help but wonder if her friend, her mentor, teacher, and the pony who was like a sister. No not a sister, more like a second mother to her was still alive. Gently she tapped the glass twice. "Come in". Came the reply. It was uncanny the voice was the same. Celestia's soft caring voice was the same in both worlds. Turning the handle, she opened the door and steps in. closing the door behind her. Principal Celestia was sitting at her desk staring at a computer screen.
"Mommy what's a computer"? Asked Daydream. Her mother smiled. "A computer is a machine that can do some of what magic can. Anyhow Celestia says. "Please take a seat. What can I do for you"? But she gets no response. So, standing slightly she looks over the monitor. And sees a pair of legs. Standing up right she sees Starlight Glimmer crouched on the ground. "Starlight what". She says. Starlight seeing her come from around the desk bows her forehead touching the ground. With a hand she sticks out the scroll. "Please get up Starlight. In this world I am not royalty. So please get up and take a seat". Says Celestia who had stuck out a hand.
Relaxing somewhat Starlight got up. And then sits. Fidgeting in the chair and nervous she says. "Thank you for seeing me princess. I mean Principal Celestia. I am here on an assignment. A very important and vital mission for Princess Celestia. Its. It's to. It's to do. To do". Starting to sob causing her to stutter. Sitting in the chair next to Starlight Principal Celestia puts her arm around her and says. "Please tell me what the matter is"? And as the tears fall Starlight turns and buries her face into Celestia. "Oh Celestia. It can't be true. But. But I know it is. That's what I'm here for. I have come to get her friends and bring them to Equestria so. So. So they can. Can say. Say their goodbyes. Before. Oh, Celestia its Princess Twilight she. She. She's dying. She's dying. She's dying". Cries Starlight.
After ten minutes Celestia, put a call out on the intercom. "This is a Student announcement. Can the following students please report immediately to the principal's office. Sunset Sofia Shimmer, Starlight Glimmer, Derpy Hooves, Trixie Lulamoon, Susanne Apple Jackson, Pinkamena Dianne Pie, Rarity Jewel Belle, Twilight Starla Sparkle, Emile Melody Flutter Shy and Rainbow Jennifer Dash. Thank you". In the classrooms as each girl's name was said. They stood and went. They felt that their fellow students were staring, judging them. They were thankful when the doors closed.
All the girls arrived at the office door at the same time. Their muffled voices could be heard by those inside. And as Sunset was about to knock. "Girls would you come in please". Says Celestia. As the door opens, they see a figure sitting in the chair next to Celestia. This person was crying. As they enter Celestia says. "Thank you for coming girls, though I wish it was under happier circumstances. I am afraid I have some bad news. I will let your visitor tell you". Sunset steps forward her eyes widen with surprise. There on the chair was Starlight. She went to speak but couldn't, she continued to cry.
Slowly Sunset holds her hand. As she does. Her eyes glow as she sees Starlight's memories. In the memory she saw. "Your majesty I am afraid it doesn't look good. I suggest you get her family here. As I don't think she will survive the week". Said a medical pony, then the image shows me hooked up to life support machines, unconscious and dying. Her friends see that tears had formed and had started to trickle down her cheeks. "No Princess Twilight no, please no, please, you can't. You just can't. No, it's not true, it can't be true. Please say it's not true please say it is not true please". She says as the memory starts to fade. And as it does a voice spoke. "Go to her".
Her friends stare at her waiting to find out. Sunset places a hand on Starlight's shoulder. With the other tries to wipe the tears away. But the memory she saw was very upsetting. She looks up at her friends sighs then with dread says these words. "Princess Twilight is, she's. Oh, my Celestia she's dying". Covering her face with both hand before then collapses to her knees. Her friends move up and crying huddle around a deeply upset Sunset. "I think we all need to go to her, go to Equestria". Sunset says after five minutes. And as they help her up, she turns to Principal Celestia. "Principal Celestia can you inform our families. And after we leave can you inform the rest of the school. Their prayers can only help". Celestia nods and the girls leave.
And as they say goodbye to their families Celestia makes the announcement. And as they step through the portal. Celestia says. "This is a Student, a Staff, well a whole school announcement. You may be wondering why I called your fellow student Sunset Shimmer and her friends earlier. And if you are thinking it as something to do with magic. Then you are partly right. Earlier today I received a visitor from our friend's world of Equestria with a message. And a request for Sunset and her friends to help on a very important mission. And so, they have left to go to this other world. And they have asked me to inform you of the reason why they have taken the mission. There is no easy way of telling you this. And I doubt there is ever a good way. But". She paused for a moment then continued.
"But they have asked me to ask you to pray but not for them. I regret to inform you that our beloved friend from Equestria is. I am sorry, but the news was grave. I am deeply sorry to tell you that Princess Twilight Sparkle is in the Local hospital in Equestria and sadly is not expected to. So, I ask all staff and students to ask in their prayers for her deliverance. Thank you". In the meantime, I was entering the most disturbing of my dreams. This time it was about the present when King Sombra had returned as well as the Crystal Empire. And I. I was. God it is difficult to talk about this one". Says the queen.
Composing herself she turns to her daughter and says. I could skip this one if you wish as it is very disturbing. And doesn't show me in a good light"? Daydream stared for a moment. Before answering. "But mommy you have always taught me to accept the truth no matter what it is. Or in this case how scary it is. So please tell me I will not judge you, you are my mommy no matter what". Twilight pulls Daydream in and hugs her tightly. And says "Okay. I was his queen it seemed he had corrupted me with dark magic. It made me cold, uncaring and sadistic. I enjoyed the perks of being his wife and queen. I was ruthless. I was even mean to all those who loved me. I brutally executed Cadence in front of Shining Armour and Flurry Heart. I took some sick pleasure in torturing ponies. I even enjoyed meat. Steaks nearly every meal. Pony steaks, delicious".
Daydream gasped loudly. Her mother looked down and tried to look into her eyes. But Daydream couldn't look her in the eye. She was scared. "Don't worry little one. I would never hurt you. Tickle you yes". And slowly wiggles the tip of her wing under Daydream's chin. The little filly giggles and laughs. "Although I have wondered what filly tastes like yummy, yummy. Nom nom nom nom, hmm delicious". Says the queen pretending to eat Daydream. This makes Daydream giggle and laugh louder. Wiggling about.
"Ah no mommy stop, stop, it tickles, it tickles stop, please" giggles Daydream, and so too does her mother. "Please finish the story mommy". Daydream says with a giggle as her mom continued to pretend to eat her. The queen chuckles then continues. "Okay then my little one. Then came the capture of my former friends. I interrogated them for the reason they were there. And their answers didn't please me. They said they came to help me rid myself of the dark magic. But I liked the magic, the power and having slaves. And so, to show them I would never embrace good magic again. I chose to demonstrate it by slowly executing your auntie Flutter Shy. So, with my magic I gripped her and splayed out her limbs and wings. With an evil smile on my face and a sadistic chuckle said. "You dare to try and vanquish me. The queen of the Crystal Empire. Then behold your fate". And slowly with my magic I pull at Flutter Shy's left wing. She screams in intense pain as you hear the bones crack and snap under the strain. Slowly the skin on the joint starts to split. My intention was to rip her apart limb by limb.
And as the blood starts to trickle down, I am tackled from behind. It was your father. He stopped me. The Crystal guards got and held him down. And as I looked into his eyes, once more I felt your presence. You showed me a vision of us three together happy. It made the good magic in me break free. And as the guard goes to kill your father with a spear. I stop him. I take the spear with my magic and run him through. I then take the second guard in my magic and pull his head off. Quickly I release my friends and stand in front of them as more guards come. They believed I was in danger. But they were wrong. Taking up the spear once more and with a hard throw I impaled one more of the guards. I am suddenly bashed on the head by another. And I am out of the dream and back in the between space.
By now though Starlight had returned and along with her was Sunset Shimmer. "What are you"? Screamed a surprised and shocked Trixie. As both Starlight and Sunset arrive. "What do you mean Trixie"? Starlight asked puzzled at the statement. Trixie raised a hoof to point at Sunset and. "No not you Starlight that thing with you. And there's. MORE OF THEM"! She exclaims loudly as the rest of the group emerge.
"What this is Sunset Shimmer and her friends from the other". Starlight was saying as she turned only stopping when she saw Sunset. There beside her was Sunset and she was still in her human form. "How, how is this possible"? Asked Sunset.
"It is down to the pendants you all wear, it seems that the Tree of Harmony wants you in this form". Said a voice from behind Trixie. And as they all look. Our Trixie, Starlight and Sunset see who it was and bow immediately. Sunsets friends then follow her. "Princess Celestia, Princess Luna. It is nice to be back in Equestria. But I wish I wasn't here for the reason we are. How is she"? Asked Sunset. Stepping forward Celestia smiles at Sunset, yet there was sadness in that smile.
"She is still unconscious. And I'm afraid that she is getting weaker. And every time she has one of those magical outbursts, she gets even weaker. If we don't find out what's wrong soon, I fear that we will lose her". Says Celestia. But before Sunset could respond in steps your Aunties. And that was going to be trouble. "Who in Tartarus are these ponies, I mean these people". Asked your Auntie Rainbow Dash. Moving over to Sunsets friends. Starlight responds. "They're Twilights friends from the other world". Rainbow then jabbed a hoof into the chest of her counterpart. "Hey, watch where you're poking that". Her counterpart says slapping Rainbow's hoof away and covering the part of her chest she jabbed.
"Dash behave. These people are guests". Says Applejack. "Maybe if we remove our pendants and take pony form, they may feel more comfortable with us. Besides just think of the new experiences you'll have like me and Rainbow had that time". Says the other Twilight. "And the Research opportunities". Says Sunset sarcastically. This makes her friends chuckle. Twilight blushed. But Rainbow had to go one step further and shouts. "Horse things". The girls laugh, Rainbow had told them how Twilight reacted when they came through another portal. Twilight looked down clearly this hurt her feelings. Sunset gave Dash a look of say it again and I will break you in two. The girls fell silent before they all agreed. One by one they removed their pendants and turned into ponies. But before Twilight and Sunset remove theirs. Twilight moved over and holds Sunsets hand. Sunset in turn faces Twilight. Twilight holds Sunset's face with her other hand and was about to speak. When Sunset kisses her and says. "I love you too Twily". And gently strokes her cheek.
Then kisses her once more before removing the pendent. By now though I was entering the worst of the dreams. I say the worst it was because it showed me earning my wings and my title of Princess. But I was left with a choice. A difficult choice to make. I had to choose from being a princess. Or a life of happiness with your father. A wonderful life filled with happiness and love. I was about to choose being a princess, when I hear these words. "I love you mommy". A sweet little voice said. I look at where it came from but there wasn't any filly. Then again. "I love you mommy". From the other side. But still no filly. I shake away the feeling thinking it was just nerves. And as Princess Celestia was lowering my crown, I see your father, he smiled. But it was a smile filled with loss and sadness.
A ghostly form comes from his direction, and I see it is a little filly, it is you my little one. And you say after bounding up to me. "I love you mommy, love you forever". My heart hurt as I realise that I was meant to be with your father. As the crown was almost on my head, Celestia starts to say. "Let it be known by all of Equestria that Twilight Sparkle, is hereby dubbed Princess Twilight". But before she finishes, I shout "STOP". And teleport out of the way. Every pony watching gasped. "I am sorry Princess Celestia. But if being a princess means I have to sacrifice my true self. Then I do not wish it". I say and using my new Alicorn magic I transform myself back to a Unicorn. "I know now that my true self is to be with Apple Mac in a life filled with love and happiness. So again, I am sorry, but I can't accept my crown". I say and move over to Apple Mac and lovingly nuzzle him.
Princess Celestia in the dream is enraged and attacks me with her magic. But my friends stood before me and said. "If she chooses not to be a princess then it is her choice. You cannot force her to be one because she would rather have love than power". And the elements of harmony appear. Yet there were more than there should have been. Five where ponies made of shadow. Even I felt like I had a new element. As we use it to stop Celestia. The world around me goes white once more.
Back in the real world. Sunset, her friends, Starlight, Trixie, Celestia, Luna and your Aunties had returned to the hospital. There Sunset and her friends put on their pendants once more and returned to their human forms. Sunset grabs her Twilight's hand and squeezes it tightly. Looking at Celestia, who nods approval at her. She steps forward. And as she puts her hand on my hoof, I have another magical outburst. She ponies up. And with that our eyes glow. Suddenly she lets go. And I repeat what I said earlier.
"He is going to return to Equestria, and all realms will suffer his wrath. Only the Eleven Elements will stop him. The Elements of Harmony. The Elementum De Probitatis (Element of Honesty). De Misericordiam (of Kindness). De Risus (of Laughter). De Beneficentia (of Generosity). De Fidelitas (of Loyalty). De Magia (of Magic). De Dimittetur Illi (of Forgiveness). De Iustitia (of Justice). De Humilitatem (of Humility). De Fidem (of Faith). De Amare (of Love). And with their power doubled by those of the two realms will Equestria live. And the Prophesied queen will be the one who destroys Harbinger. A queen neither light nor dark. Whose name means neither night nor day! She will sparkle. Libro Prophetiae ET Legatum will hold the key. Servatis a Periculum. Servatis a Maleficum. Servatis a Spiritus".
In her mind Sunset hears a voice say. "Now. Read her mind now". And she goes to grab my hoof once more. In my dream state the spirit of the tree of harmony, came to me. "Twilight it is good to see you, once more". Said a voice. A shadow appeared and said. "You are the one I have been waiting for". I was surprised by this. "What"? I asked. The spirit shifted and phased from view before appearing opposite me. "Hello Twilight. It is good to see that you have embraced your title and powers". It said. I will tell you now I was scared. So scared. But there was something familiar about this spirit. "Who are you"? I ask. This makes the spirit chuckle, "You know who I am".
In reality. "She is in turmoil. Her mind is split in two. It feels like. It's Midnight Sparkle. She is fighting to get out. Oh, Celestia it's my fault if I hadn't taken her crown that time, I wouldn't have been consumed by the magic and Twilight wouldn't have put herself in danger to save me. I'm such a fool". Says Sunset. Celestia approached and placed a hoof on Sunsets shoulder. The Princess says. "It's not your fault Sunset. I knew from the first encounter how powerful Twilight was. She was the only student to pass and to actually do what was asked in the entrance exam. I should have seen the signs. But I chose to believe a suppression spell would suffice. I was wrong". The outburst subsided, and I returned to my bed once more. Still unconscious. Checked by the doctor, he turns with a sorrowful look. "If you have any things you wish to say to her, I would say it now. I believe it will be any time now. The next hour may be". He says. All present was in shock.
Princess Celestia says. "I will inform the crowd". The doctor sticks his hoof up and shakes his head. "No, your majesty. Your place is here. I will do it".
And he turns and leaves. Outside the hospital, the crowd had grown larger. Ponies and creature's, we had met on our adventures joined in on the vigil, as news of me being seriously ill in hospital got around Equestria and the other lands. Every time some pony or creature tried to get in, your Uncle Discord would use his powers to stop them. Suddenly the doctor appeared and whispered in Discord's ear. Without showing what was said, Discord hurried inside. He was going to be with his wife. She and their children would need him, his comforting. The doctor flanked by two royal guards said. "Can I have every creatures' attention"! And the crowd fell silent. "Thank you. I have been asked by the family of her majesty and by their majesty's Princess Cadence of the Crystal Empire and Princesses Luna ruler of the Kingdom of the new Luna Republic and Princess Celestia of the Kingdom of the Sun. It is with great sorrow and sadness that they regret to inform you that the life of our beloved Princess Twilight Sparkle, Ruler of the Rainbow Kingdom of Friendship, as almost come to its end. It will be anytime now, maybe within the next hour or so. We will keep you informed thank you". Says the doctor almost in tears.
In my dream state I was about to have two revelations. To learn two secrets that would shake my very core. But like I said there was something familiar about this spirit. "Who are you"? I ask again. This makes the spirit chuckle once more, "You know who I am. Already don't you". I start to realise I did know who the spirit was. "I don't, I don't know you". I say. As this was going on those close to me had decided to give each other privacy. To allow each pony a chance of saying what they wish. Outside the room the children were waiting. With tired sore eyes they look to their parents. As they cuddle up next to them, they ask in unison. "Is Auntie Twilight going to be alright"? Their parents and the Princesses hum and are, not really knowing what to say. It is Flutter Shy who tearfully finally tells them the truth. "Sorry my little ones I'm, I'm afraid she isn't going to be alright. She, she is dying". She grabs Screwball and Zany hugging them tight as she starts to cry. Followed by all there.
The children after crying for a while finally fall asleep. And in my dream state, I continued to converse with the spirit. "I don't know you at all". I say. "Oh, really Twilight. Not even when I gave you a chance to save your friends, your family and your people". Says the spirit. I soon feel pain again. "What"? I croak. The pain growing. "The trip through time. Just like before when Starlight, stop the sonic rain boom. I gave you the realisation to stop trying to stop her. Instead befriend her. And when I helped you in the human world in defeating the Sirens". Says the spirit. Shifting to the left once more. "You're the. The Tree of Harmony. Aren't you"? I ask with a gasp. The spirit turns and appears before me.
Chuckles. "I am an ancient spirit. I have lived here for millions of years, long before Equestria was born, in many different forms. But yes, I am the Spirit of the Tree of Harmony". It says before moving closer to me. Then brings up the four dreams of mine. As they played out, I ask. "What is this? Why are you torturing me"? The pain intensifies. "Torture is that what you think. If it is then feel pain". The spirit says. "Stop, stop I'm sorry please stop". I beg, and the pain diminishes. "Why are you doing this, what purpose does it serve"? I ask. The spirit says. "A test, just a test. I needed to test your character. But I was unable to stop Harbinger to hit you with his energy draining spell". Says the spirit. As it approached me it said. "You will die soon. The only reason you haven't yet is that a good soul is helping you to fight. You met her here". Pointing at the images of you. "My daughter, oh my Celestia you mean I'm Pregnant aren't I". I say. "Yes. But you can choose to rest in peace with your daughter or you can live, have a life with her and her father and fight. But you will have to accept your destiny. And that may mean you have to outlive all those you love including your daughter. If you choose your destiny look for Libro Prophetiae ET Legatum. This ancient item is older than any other relic. It will hold the key to the missing Elements of Harmony". Said the spirit.
I was shocked. I was truly dying and there was nothing my friends could do. "Shush now and listen to those who love you, it may help you decide". Says the spirit before it disappears. I then could hear the pony who was in my hospital room. It was Princess Luna. She was the first. She gently nuzzled me and kisses my forehead. "Thank you, Twilight. You helped me to become a better Princess. I will miss you. I will try to support your friends now. And I love my new sister. You my new sister". She says before nuzzling me once more. And as she leaves, I hear her start to cry. Next was Celestia. "Thank you, my faithful student. Twilight you gave me back my little sister. And for that I will be forever grateful. You rest now my little pony. And remember I will always be here for those you love". She says crying before nuzzling me.
Rainbow was after Celestia. She nuzzled me, and I felt her tears. "Twilight you have always been 20% cooler than me. But if any pony ever asks, you're still an egghead". She says. She then brought in her three children. They all nuzzle me and kiss me and say. "We love you Auntie Twilight". And they leave. They are followed by my parents, Princess Cadence and my Brother. "We love you little one". Say my parents. And they nuzzle me and kiss me. "Twilight we will miss you. And I know Flurry Heart and Skyla will miss their favourite Auntie". Says Cadence as she starts to cry. She nuzzles me before my mom and dad help her out. "You have been a good little sister best friend forever. Love you little sis". Says Shining Armour before nuzzling me, and a kiss.
Trixie and Starlight came in. "Thank you for saving me from the Alicorn amulet. If you hadn't tricked me in taking it off. I would have been consumed by its dark magic. And I wouldn't have met my best friend and. You are the best. And you deserve the title you earned". Says Trixie, she was truly upset by me dying. She looks at Starlight and says. "We will make sure that your school will continue and bring all creatures' together in friendship. It will be your legacy". She nuzzles me then stands aside. "When we met, I was mean, I hurt those who took me in. and when I tried to destroy your friendship with the others, you never gave up on me. And soon I became your friend and your student. Thank you, you've been more than a friend. A sister or a second mother". Says Starlight, she nuzzled me and starts to cry, and Trixie joins her and helps her out holding her close. Your Auntie Rarity and Gemstone were next. But they never said anything they just held me before leaving. Then it was Pinkie's turn. She tried to sound her usually happy self but couldn't hide how sad she was and how depressed she felt. The triplets came in I could hear their whimpers. After they all kissed me, they left. Then came Flutter Shy, Discord and Screwball. "I can't. I can't do this I can't. I just can't do this". Flutter Shy says crying as she darts from the room. "This is awkward". Discord says trying his best to lighten the mood. Looking at Screwball he nods. She approached and nuzzled me softly. "Thank you for the lessons in how to control my magic. You're great. Auntie Twilight I. I love you". She cries. Then turning to Discord she says begging, sobbing. "Please daddy save her please save her. Daddy please save Auntie Twilight please daddy I beg you". It hurt me to know that and Discord felt distraught unable to grant her this. Discord felt small. "I can't Screwy I can't. I wished I could, just to see you and your mother, your other aunties and cousins happy again but I can't". He says to Screwball. His usual upbeat and mischievous tone wavering as he goes to hug Screwball. "Mommy". Cried Screwball as she ran from the room. "I'm sorry Twilight, I know I can't because I have already tried. If only the Tree of Harmony could help". He says before stroking my face and kissing my head.
The next was Sunset Shimmer she was devastated. She felt like it was her fault for stealing my crown. But it wasn't, and I wanted to scream it out loud. "Thank you, Princess, for saving me and showing me another way. It Help me save my special some pony. My Twilight, I love her more than you could know. Goodbye my Princess". She says before kissing me. The rest of her friends kiss me also. And as they leave, I hear Sunset say. "Oh, Twily why couldn't they save her". Her girlfriend hugged her tightly. "Shush, shush my angel I know. I know". Then came Applejack with their three children. "Momma, she looks as though she's sleeping, and will wake up". Says Apple Blossom. "I know sugar cube, I know. And we all wish it so. But there comes a time when wishing it will just be enough. Your daddy will need us all. So, say your goodbyes so Apple Mac and your daddy can say theirs". Says Applejack. Before they nuzzle and cuddle me before leaving. Spike and Apple Mac then comes in. climbing on the bed and lying next to me.
"Twilight. Sweet Twilight. You have been more than a friend to me. And I hope that you aren't disappointed in me saying this to you. But you have been a mother to me for the whole of my life. Thank you for a good one. And when any pony shall ask who my mother was. I will say that my mom was Twilight Sparkle. Princess Twilight Sparkle. Princess of friendship". He says. He strokes my mane for a little while, then cuddles up to me. I could feel his sobs as he cried. But I wasn't disappointed, in fact it made me feel loved. Your father kissed me and nuzzled me. There was only silence in the room. Only the faint slow beats of the heart monitor. I breathe out with a heavy rasp. The beep of the machine changes to a continuous beep. I was gone. Spike begins to sob more. And for the first time ever your fathers hope was gone. He gets up and slowly leaves the room, turning and looking back once. Tears in his eyes. As he reaches the waiting room, the doctor and my love ones look. And with a simple nod of his head, your father tells them what they all dread. I was gone. And our family starts to cry once more.
"I will give you a few minutes, then I will inform the crowd". Says the doctor, but by all the whaling and crying they should already know it. However, to myself I said. No, I am not going to die now, not here now, no I accept my destiny no matter what it is and so by sheer force of my will I fight to live. To stay alive. Because I had several reasons to live. Three very important reasons, your father, your brother and you my little one. "Twilight. Twilight. Twilight". Cries Spike. And as he cuddles my lifeless body. I slowly open my eyes. Blurry and somewhat confused, my focus returns to see Spike. And I smile warmly. My Spike my beautiful, wonderful Spike. Spike my son. Slowly I lift my leg. He feels a hoof stroke the back of his head. It was mine. "Mommy, you can call me mommy". I croak. Suddenly the heart monitor starts to bleep. More bleeps. Faster and faster. He presses the button to call the doctor. But every pony thinks I'm dead. So, there was no response. So, diving off the bed he started to run to the door. "Spike. Spike. Spike". I croak. He turns and approaches me once more. I slowly sit myself up and gesture him to climb on my bed. He does.
And as he cuddles up to me, I hug him tightly and crying say. "Oh Spike, my Spike. My Spike my beautiful, wonderful Spike. Spike my son. I have been a terrible mother to you. All these years. I never once allowed myself to express my motherly feeling for you. Never allowed you to call me mom". From this point that will change. You are my son. And I will be your mother forever. Only call me mom from now on". Hugging me tightly back. "I will Twilight, I mean mom". He says. And my heart felt as though a large weight was lifted. After we cuddle for ten minutes more.
"Spike would you fetch Apple Mac for me please". I say, and he jumps off the bed. With the biggest smile on his face he says. "Yes mom". That must have just tickled him. He disappeared out the door. And was in the waiting room. There all my friends. No not my friends my family was waiting for Spike, before announcing my death. "As ruler I will tell the crowd. I think this will be the hardest duty I will ever perform". Says Celestia. They hadn't notice Spike. So, approaching your father he whispered in his ear. And both slipped away. Back in my room as the door opened. Your fathers face drops. "You, you, you". He says.
He was in complete shock. "Come here my special some pony". Now smiling, he slowly moves over to the bed. "Twilight, I thought I'd lost you. I am so grateful you're still alive". He says and before he continues, I kiss him on the lips slowly. With the look of love in my eyes I say. "I love you too Apple Mac". And I kiss him once more. "Can you explain how there are two of these"? He asked as he holds out the two ring boxes. And with a slight tint of blush in my cheeks I sheepishly say. "Yes, but not just now, I will explain the whole thing to every pony in a little while. But for now, I just want to spend time with you two". I gesture for spike to come over and get on the bed by me. And he does. I sit him on my lap and rap my left leg around him.
Sticking out my right for Apple Mac. He holds it and I say. "Well I know what is in the box. My answer is yes. But I would like to hear the words though". Apple Mac was taken aback by this and just before he says it. I turn to Spike. "Spike my son say hello to your new father". I say and Spike gasps. I turn back to Apple Mac. Who was blushing he asks. "Princess Twilight Sparkle will you do me the honour of becoming my wife"? I blush profusely before I answer. "Oh, Apple Mac. I would be honoured to, no that's not what I mean. I mean I would love to be your wife. So yes. Yes, I will marry you". And kiss him before saying. "There is one more thing. I need to tell you. I'm. Wow I'm nervous. Please when they come in don't tell them, I will do it. But I'm Pregnant". I say and before I could ask if he was happy, your father fainted.
"Spike while Apple Mac recovers, would you fetch everyone please". I asked. Spike jumps of the bed and with a smile larger than the one earlier. "I'm. I'm going to be a big brother". And he darts out and runs to the waiting room. "Every pony would you excuse me". Says Celestia as she heads to the main entrance.
"I can't believe she is gone. I just can't". Says Pinkie. "If anyone deserved to live it was her". Replied Rainbow Dash. He heard what they said. Coughing to get their attention. "Every pony would you come with me". He says and turns the group follow. On his way back to the room he could not help but smile. He opens the door and they all gasp. As they see me sitting up awake. Awake and alive. "Rainbow Dash go tell my sister". Says Luna. With a nod she shoots at top speed out to tell Princess Celestia. Whom by now was addressing the crowd. "My little ponies and fellow creatures' it is with a". She starts to say but before she can say any more Dash whispers in her ear. She begins to smile, and tears form. "Forgive me I will start again. My little ponies and fellow creatures' it is with a joyful heart that I inform you that our faithful student and your beloved Princess. Twilight Sparkle Princess of friendship has fought her way back from the brink of death. And is now stronger and getting stronger. We will expect her to take time to recover from her ordeal. But believe she will make a full recovery thank you".
And as Celestia turns and heads back in Derpy flaps her wings and with a smile says happily. "Three cheers for Princess Twilight. Hip hip hooray. Hip hip hooray. Hip hip hooray". And the crowd cheered loudly, and it spread Equestria wide.
