Well everyone, here it is, sorry about the delay. Many factors caused the delay, but its done and I hope you all enjoyed the ride.

Start of the End

UNKNOWN

"Silver"

"Aye, what is it Luna?"

"I think I know how we can help our troubled son."

"Aye, I have a few ideas myself."

"What are they? My love."

"Well, I could always return as Aegis' guardian once more, but Sanguinis would have control over me just as before…"

"Also, Sanguinis seems to have control over Aegis, we must purify him above all Silver."

"Aye, but how if we cannot contact Aegis. If we were to try and contact him through his mind, Sanguinis would easily stop it."

"True my love, but who is to say we tell Aegis?"

"What do you mean Luna?"

"There are six willing mares that will soon be on the search for Aegis once again. Although my sister wants him captured, I know they will be open to more… peaceful approaches."

"So Miss Luna, we must put our faith and power into the elements that wish to capture him?"

"It seems like the only choice we have Silver."

"Aye, we will contact them at once Luna. Let us hope that they wish to help Aegis and not hurt him."

"I'll try and contact my sister; maybe I can calm her and buy the others some time."

TWILIGHT'S LIBRARY

MIDNIGHT

Twilight lies in bed, peacefully asleep and snoring the night away. She is awoken by a slight pain in her head. Her eyes widen at what she hears.

"Twilight, old friend… I wish for your assistance."

"Silver? Where are you? How are you…?"

"None of that is important Twilight; I have been watching my son fall into the darkness. I wish for you and your friends to help him remember who he is. He doesn't wish to become dark, but he is possessed by a former foe Twilight."

"Sanguinis…"

"Aye, Aegis lives on, but he is slowly giving up Twilight, you must find him and free him from Sanguinis."

"But how Silver?"

"Aye, Luna and I can handle that part. When Aegis is vulnerable, use this spell, it will purify him at the cost of our undying souls."

"What will become of Aegis and Sanguinis?"

"Sanguinis will be banished to our realm and Aegis will be purified of his ailments. Now make haste, Sanguinis is almost complete with the ritual."

"Ritual?"

"Aye, Sanguinis is sacrificing Aegis' soul for the greatest powers of the dark arts, if he completes his ritual, all of Equestria will fall."

"Alright Silver, I'll gather the others as quickly as possible."

"Go to the Everfree Forest, your companions have already been told of the plan by Miss Luna, but you were the only one capable of using this spell old friend… Also, before the battle, use this spell, it will give you all enough energy and power to atleast weaken Sanguinis enough for you to use the purifying spell. Now go Twilight, time runs short."

CANTERLOT INFIRMARY

"C'mon Rainbow, y'all heard Luna, we need to meet up with the others and get our Aegis back."

"Yea Yea, I know Apples, but we aren't exactly in the best shape for this."

"Reckon so sugarcube, but ah rather do this then wait for Celestia to take care of 'em."

"Alright, let's go; try to be quiet though so the nurses don't hear us leaving."

Applejack and Rainbow make their way to the exit. Rainbow suddenly stops as she hears a voice and her head begins to hurt.

"Rainbow, keep moving and don't make it apparent I am speaking to you. As you know, Aegis is slowly being taken control of by Sanguinis and the dark arts. I do not know how this journey will end, for you six or Aegis, but I ask from you a deep favor to me old friend. If Sanguinis completes his ritual, I wish for you to grab ahold of Aegis as tight as you can, so that I may travel to him and banish him… Sanguinis will be banished… As will my son…"

A tear runs down Rainbow's face, but she wipes it off and runs to the side of Applejack before being noticed.

"So Rainbow, we will finally be able to help the old Aegis huh?"

"Yea, I hope so Apples… I hope so"

EVERFREE FOREST PATH ENTRANCE

Rainbow Dash and Applejack slowly make their way towards the forest, when they notice the others are already there and talking. They notice Twilight's actions are a bit eccentric.

"What do you mean you three won't help us?"

"I'm sorry dear, but I do not see the point in wasting my time on some… some ruffian who goes against his closest friends."

"Rarity, you must surely…"

"My stand on the situation dear is final; now I must really be going. I have many meaningful things to do today that do not involve blood and fighting. Hmpf."

Twilight shakes her head in disappoint at the sight of Rarity walking away. She jolts her head toward Fluttery, who was trying hard to avert her gaze.

"Your excuse Fluttershy?"

"Oh.. um Twilight, I… I agree with um.. Rarity…"

"You what?"

The sudden outburst causes Fluttershy to cower and look away from Twilight. Twilight sighs and turns over at Pinkie, who was dancing.

"Pinkie, may I ask why you don't want to go?"

"Hmm, guess so! I don't like to fight. Like to dance! But not fight."

Twilight says while Fluttershy and Pinkie make their way back to Ponyville. Rainbow and Applejack finally arrive and are shocked to see Twilight close to tears and the others gone.

"What happened Twi? Where in the hay did the others go?"

"I', sorry girls, but it is just us three going to save Aegis…"

"Can't say ah'm surprised, Aegis was closest to us ah reckon."

"Well, no sense in crying about it, let's get going already!"

"Ah agree with Rainbow Twi; that ritual thing we were told about won't take forever, better get a'movin."

Twilight wipes the tears from her face as she nods her head.

"You're right girls, Aegis needs us."

EVERFREE FOREST

SCARRED BATTLEGROUND

Aegis continues the ritual, floating in the air while shadows morph around him. Deity walks up close to the ritual area. Aegis notices and begins to speak.

"Ahh, you still alive in there Aegis?"

"Aye Sanguinis… what do you want…"

"ahh, good, to early for you to go yet. Just wanted to let you in on alittle something about the one who accompanied you on this little adventure."

"What… What are you talking about…"

"I talk about how foolish you were to believe every little thing my daughter fed to you. Let me tell you alittle something else to, the body and spirit need each other to live, but the spirit lives far longer then the body and well, my last body was near its expiration date."

"You mean…"

"Don't interrupt me boy, it's rude, but to answer your question, yes, I needed to acquire a new body. And what better body then one of an idiotic alicorn!"

"Just kill me Sanguinis… All I can do is think of all the mistakes I have done…"

"The time will come soon Aegis, don't worry your petty little soul."

Deity lowers her head, walks to the edge of the battleground, and begins practicing with her runes. Water droplets fall on the runes she casts.

"I'm so sorry to do that to you Aegis… Please forgive me…"

EVERFREE FOREST

Rainbow and Applejack continue to follow Twilight until she spreads her fore leg to block them from continuing. Applejack tries to speak, but Twilight puts her hoof on Applejack's mouth.

"Quiet you two, I see Deity… I know her stand on this. She must be taken out fast and let's try to be silent about it."

"Well, how in the hay can we do that? Fighting isn't exactly quiet Twi."

"No, but if we can take her out with one hit, it should be all we need."

"Hey Applejack, maybe we can do the Rainbow Bullet again, powerful hit and it isn't too loud."

"Ah reckon that could work sugarcube, Twilight, think y'all can give me a boost before the hit."

"I suppose it's the only option we have."

CANTERLOT ROYAL PALACE

THRONE ROOM

Princess Celestia sits still on her throne, surrounded by her guards. She soon feels a small pain in her head.

"Sister, I wish to talk to you."

Celestia's eyes widen.

"Guards, allow me to be alone for awhile please."

"But Prin…"

"That was an order, now please."

The guards dismiss themselves outside the throne room.

"Luna… How… Where are you?"

"I am alright big sister, just please listen to me. Twilight and the others have gone out in search of Aegis. I asked them to save him from Sanguinis. Please give them a chance before you send your guards."

"But Luna… Aegis has threatened Equestria. He must be brought to justice."

"You're wrong sister, Aegis doesn't wish to harm others, and he is being controlled."

"Luna.. you must understand…"

"NO! You must understand big sister… You never listened to me on anything. Aegis was lost in his decision because he watched his mother always be ignored by those she looked up to. You constantly belittled me in front of him, which led to him not believing in me. You're the reason in has gone dark and you won't even let me help him now! Why do you like hurting me Celestia!"

Celestia is silent as tears hit the carpet underneath her.

"Luna… I never. I didn't know…"

"No… you didn't… you never did. All I wish is for you to give Aegis the chance you never gave me big sister…"

"I..I am sorry Luna… I never… I didn't want you gone sister"

"I haven't gone far sister."

"Can you ever forgive me Luna… for all I have done to you.."

"I already have big sister and I will always love you."

A smile emerges on Celestia's face as she wipes away her tears.

"I love you too Luna. I will give Twilight and her friends plenty of time before I amass the guards."

"Thank you big sister."

EVERFREE FOREST

SCARRED BATTLEGROUND

Rainbow Dash levitates above the ground holding up the standing Applejack.

"Alright Twilight, whenever your ready let me know."

"Applejack, it may sting a bit, but having your attack mixed with an ice attack will definitely take her out quick."

"Ah know the deal Twi. Now let's get on with it Rainbow."

Rainbow Dash begins to speed around in circles, building momentum until she flings Applejack straight towards Deity.

"Twi, now!"

Twilight's horn glows an icy blue and a large iceball is created in front of Applejack. She grabs a hold of it, ignoring the burning feel on her hooves. Deity looks up just before the hit. Her eyes turn purple.

"Oh no y'all don't!"

Applejack hurls the ice ball at Deity. It slams into her torso just before Applejack gives a powerful tackle into her. Applejack's momentum carries the two into a tree a few feet away. Deity is slammed into the tree with such force, the bark cracks on impact. Deity lies on the ground motionless. Rainbow and Twilight run towards Applejack.

"Is she…"

"No, just out cold. Haha"

"Very bad pun Apples."

"What? Ah reckon it was pretty funny sugarcube."

"Girls! We have other matters to attend to!"

Twilight, followed by Applejack and Rainbow run up to Aegis, who continues to float in the air, undisturbed.

"What do we do Twi?"

"Just hold still, Silver gave me this spell. It'll give us enough energy to atleast weaken him, I hope..."

"I hope so as well… For Aegis and Silver's sake."

"Rainbow, snap to it, y'all ok?"

"Huh? Oh yeah, lets do it!"

The three mares take stance but are thrown off guard when Aegis begins to speak.

"You ladies just do not give up huh? You are fools to think you can stop me. My little ritual is almost complete and then I will be ten times stronger then your petty princess. So be good children and kindly wait for your death."

"It ain't gonna be that easy ya hear Sanguinis!"

"Please, try what you must, but don't bother me is all I ask ladies. Oh, and remember Aegis will feel EVERYTHING you decide to do to me…"

"Give up Sanguinis, the odds are stacked against you!"

"Oh so true Twilight, how about I even the odds to make this little game abit more fair."

The shadows that were circling Aegis now launch in Applejacks direction. She stands frozen in fear at the oncoming shades.

"Applejack, ignore what you see. He is attempting to pierce your mind with malefic visions. Just now that what you see that isn't Twilight, Rainbow or Sanguinis, ignore it."

The shades go through Applejack and then vanish. Applejack shakes her head in attempts to calm down and focus. Sanguinis speaks.

"There we go, now I believe it's a fair game."

Applejack glares at Rainbow, taking an aggressive stance. Rainbow looks at Applejack with a confused expression.

"Uh, you ok Apples?"

"What in the hay did y'all do to me Sanguinis?"

Rainbow begins to walk over to Applejack, whose glare is getting fiercer the closer Rainbow gets.

"What are you talking about Apples, Sanguinis is over there."

"Don't come no closer, ah'm warnin ya."

Twilight's expression perks up as she realizes what Sanguinis has done to Applejack. She yells for Rainbow.

"Rainbow, don't get close to Applejack! Sanguinis has corrupted her mind!"

Rainbow looks back at Twilight with a relaxed look. Applejack turns around and shifts her weight, preparing for a powerful buck.

"Yea? So what Twilight, I can…"

Rainbow Dash turns around mid speech and is responded with a forceful buck to her neck. She is thrown a few feet in the air before smacking into a tree. Applejack blinks her eyes as she regains your state of mind.

"Twi, what in the hay happened?"

"Haha, how wonderful Twilight. So easily did I make her kill the one closest to her."

Applejack's eyes widen as she sees Rainbow lying motionless underneath a tree.

She sits down and begins to cry at the sight of Rainbow Dash.

"Twi… What do we do now? No way we can stop him…"

"And it took one of you to die to finally realize that? Fools, Aegis soul will soon be dead and I will dominate his body."

"Soul… Soul! Twilight, Ah know how we can beat 'em. Use that soul swapin spell you used to switch the curse from Luna to Silver!"

"Than what do we do from there Applejack?"

"Ah don't know Twi…"

A faint voice catches Applejack and Twilight off guard. Deity stands before Twilight and Applejack. Blood runs from under her cloak and she is barely able to stand.

"Use it… On me Twilight… It is about time… I ended this."

"Guess it's the only choice we have…"

"Just get his attention…"

With that said, Deity vanishes in a shine of white light. Applejack gets an idea.

"Twi, make a few more of those ice balls ya made earlier. Ah'm gonna give Sanguinis a chill pill."

"Ugh, stop with the bad puns Applejack. And sure thing."

"So have you fools decided to just sit and be patient for your deaths?"

Aegis is responded with an ice ball hitting him in the back of the neck. The shadows surrounding him fly in different directions. Aegis lands on the pillar of earth. He turns towards Applejack, who is smiling and laughing.

"I said… not to bother me ladies. Now you die slowly. The ritual isn't complete, but I have enough power to take over Equestria."

"Ah reckon you won't be around much longer to do that sir."

Applejack gives a buck to another ice ball. Aegis horn glows and the ice is levitated inches away from his face.

"Ice… you believe ice was enough to stop me from ruling this world."

"No Sanguinis, but I believe your daughter is!"

Deity warps behind Aegis and grabs a hold of him tightly. Holding the ice ball with his magic, he is unable to counter it. Deity lifts her hoof and slams it on the pillar. A rune grows beneath the two and electricity begins to flow through both of them.

"Twilight, now!"

A large burst of purple light emits from Twilights horn.

"What are you doing? Let go of me this instant girl!"

"Hehe, you should of killed me when you had the chance father."

Sanguinis is ripped from Aegis body into Deity. Deity lets go of Aegis and begins to struggle. Aegis shakes his head as he comes to he. He looks over at Deity. The two meet each other's gaze.

"I… Love you Aegis. Goodbye."

Deity's runic skin begins to glow a bright blue. Her robe flies off to expose the rest of her torso and face. Aegis gasps at the sight of her magic. The spread runic parts of her body were spreading.

"I told you I'd… take care of it…"

She goes quiet as the runes completely cover her. The silence in the battleground is broken by the sound of stampeding hooves. Aegis continues to stand motionless at the sight of Deity. Princess Celestia, accompanied by guards arrives. Twilight runs over to Celestia and explains what all has happened. She nods and walks towards Aegis.

"Aegis, I know what all has happened, but it's time you come home… What has happened does not go without justice."

Aegis speaks with his back towards everyone.

"Justice… Sacrifice… All words I thought symbolized weakness. This entire time, I believed living up to my father was my destiny, but in doing so; I failed numerous times… However, I realized something. No matter what happens in your life, you must continue in the direction you feel is best, but you believe in your decision and work at what you choose. Sacrifice… something that is needed in life. Justice… needed to push and pull those who sacrifice. Whether your decision rewards you or punishes you… You must always stand by your decision. And no Princess, I am not going with you. My mind is made up on my next decision."

"Do not do this Aegis…"

Aegis walks over towards Rainbow Dash. Applejack sits beside her with tear filled eyes.

"The soul and body… to different components of life, but both needed for it. The soul always outlasts the body. Something Sanguinis was right about…"

"Aegis, stand down or we will take you in forcefully."

"Goodbye everyone, maybe my last act will finally live up to the blood in my body."

"Guards!"

Aegis body emits a bright flash of white light. Everyone's vision is blocked by the intense light.

"Sacrifice, justice, duty. Words that separate right from wrong. Our sacrifices are judged by others, in which based on the outcome, justice is followed. But the duty of the one who made the sacrifice, is to follow behind their decision and believe that the choice they made was the right choice, regardless of what others say. And remember… Sacrifice is not a weakness, but an empowerment."

SWEET APPLE ACRES

MIDNIGHT

Applejack stands in front of a potted flower and a small plaque.

"Hey sis, you alright?"

"Huh? Oh, yea. Ah'm alright Macintosh, just remembering what it used to be like…"

"Everything will be alright sis, the ones closest to ya never really leave… Now c'mon, its late, got a lot of work tomorrow."

"Guess your right Macintosh."

Big Mac and Applejack return to the farmhouse and separate to their respective bedrooms. A voice grabs Applejack attention as she smiles.

"Everything alright Apples?"

"Yea sugarcube… Just remembering a hero."