The ponies found themselves in Ponyville Green at last, and paused to catch their breath.
"Everypony okay?" Princess Celestia asked.
They all nodded.
"WAIT!" Fluttershy suddenly cried. She raced over to where Grogar had landed in a crumpled heap, his breath coming out in gasps.
"Grogar?" She whispered. He looked up at her weakly.
"I got hit by a spell. I'll be okay." Grogar said unconvincingly. He tried to get to his feet, but stumbled.
At that moment, there was another flash, and Quillius landed on Ponyville Green, angrily.
"YOU!" He snarled at the ponies. "YOU RUINED EVERYTHING!"
"Get into position girls." Celestia snarled as she glared at Quillius.
The mane six were already wearing the Elements of Harmony as they stood in formation, ready to save Ponyville - and Equestria - once again.
Just as the Elements emitted their magic beams, Quillius shot a green light at the ponies at the same time.
Grogar recognised the green light as a murder spell. His eyes widened, and suddenly, time seemed to slow down.
The Elements of Harmony reached Quillius and took away his powers, just as Grogar found his strength and leapt in front of the ponies, taking the full blow of the green beam.
Quillius had been defeated, and he lay choking and gasping in a heap.
Grogar, on the other hand, lay lifeless on the other side.
"NO! GROGAR!" The ponies called at the same time. Twilight raced to his side.
"Grogar, talk to me. It's me, Twilight Sparkle." She pleaded, nudging him with her muzzle.
He groaned lightly and opened his eyes. A tear rolled down his face once again.
His mouth opened and closed for a few seconds. By that time, all the ponies had gathered around him, looking stricken.
Fluttershy was practically crying. "Please wake up Mr Grogar Sir." She begged.
He looked up sadly, but managed a weak smile. "Thank you," he whispered, "for being my friends." And with that, he slipped away.
Everypony burst into tears, including the usually manly Shining Armour.
Celestia and Luna were also distraught.
Twilight hung her head, the tears were really falling now. She swallowed and turned to face Quillius, snarling angrily.
He had lost all use of his magic by now, but he clearly had some fight left in him.
"Let's settle this the earth pony way." He challenged.
Celestia shook with anger. "You murderer!" She shouted, "There is no place in Equestria for you!" A massive pink beam shot from her horn, and Quillius disappeared.
"I'm sorry you all had to see me like that." Celestia breathed.
"Where did he go?" Pinkie Pie asked.
"I banished him to Tartarus, where he belongs. Cerberus will not be letting him out!" Celestia explained.
She turned to everypony but her main attention was on Twilight.
"Twilight Sparkle. I truly believe you are destined for greatness." She announced.
"You mean...I should have taken over the Tambelon Throne?" Twilight stammered.
Princess Celestia nodded.
"But...I'm not evil, Princess." She cocked her head, confused.
"No, you are right. But there is no longer an evil influence over Tambelon. Go, Twilight Sparkle. Go and restore peace to another great land." Celestia stepped forward and lowered her head. She touched her horn to Twilight's left shoulder, then the right.
"In the name of Equestria, I hereby dub thee Twilight Sparkle; Princess and Ruler of Tambelon. And the Princess of Friendship and Harmony."
Twilight's eyes welled up again. The prophecy had come true - Perhaps not in the way Quillius had told her, but it had come true nonetheless!
"Congratulations, Twilight er I mean..Princess Twilight." Rainbow Dash cried. "Any room for us?"
"We'll move with you Twilight!" Pinkie Pie grinned.
Twilight nodded, but turned to look at Grogar's lifeless body. "How can we celebrate at a time like this?" She wept.
Everypony hung his head. Even the older unicorns showed great remorse.
"He was evil once, but he really did change." Rosette cried. "I feel bad for hating him for so long."
"Should we hold a funeral?" Princess Luna asked.
The ponies nodded.
"Yes, my sister." Celestia agreed, holding back tears.
"We are gathered here today to celebrate the life, and mourn the passing of our friend Grogar. He was not our friend for long, but the short time that he was, he saved our lives. While he began his life with hatred in his heart, he soon changed paths and proved to us all that people change. He showed the greatest Element of Friendship and Harmony that anypony could wish for; He showed the Element of Sacrifice. His sacrifice shall forever be remembered and his soul cherished forever. Goodbye Grogar. You were a true friend."
Princess Celestia's fond words touched everypony's hearts. Twilight felt numb.
She had lost a new friend who had sacrificed himself for them all, but had also gained a Kingdom and Throne. She felt guilty for even thinking about her new reign at a time like this.
The ceremony ended and sad music played as everypony trooped out of the building.
The undertaker ponies took the coffin into the graveyard and lowered it into the ground.
There were no dry eyes as the funeral ended.
Everypony returned to their own homes to pack. Newly-formed Alicorn Twilight returned to the Treebrary to finish packing. Tonight, she was moving into the newly renovated Tambelon castle, and had arranged to have her bedroom situated in the new extensions of the library wing.
Spike was accompanying her. He was admiring Twilight's new wings and height.
"Did Princess Celestia transform you?" He asked.
"Yeah, she did." Twilight answered, packing the last of her books. She took a long look around the treebrary and sighed. This was it. This was goodbye.
Moments later, Twilight, Spike and their belongings were in a Pegacoach, followed by her friends in more Pegacoaches.
They landed in Tambelon after a short flight, and moved all of their stuff in. Tambelon was no longer a dark, haunted place. The castle had been renovate and re-painted so that it looked bright and welcoming.
Twilight felt heavy-hearted as she entered the library wing.
This was where Grogar had lived. It was coincidential that it was the library wing, where she always enjoyed to be.
The ponies chose their own rooms, and the new employees were so warm and welcoming.
It didn't at all feel like the Tambelon they had been in just days ago. It was amazing what magic could do. Twilight smiled to herself at this thought.
There was a knock at the door, and a maid pony walked in, curtseying. "Princess Twilight, is there anything you need?" She asked pleasantly.
"Please, call me Twilight." Twilight smiled warmly, "And a drink of water would be great, thank you."
"Yes Your Highness. Dinner will be ready shortly." The maid curtseyed again before leaving the room.
Twilight sighed and surveyed the bright library. She truly felt at home here. She wandered over to the full-length mirror and took in the sight of herself as an Alicorn; As a Royal.
She embraced the feeling, and the sight of the tiara upon her forelock and smiled in spite of her sadness. A voice filled her head; 'Thank you for bringing peace to Tambelon.' It was Grogar's voice. Twilight anxiously looked around, but nobody was there. A warm feeling of peace and acceptance spread through her, as the bell for dinner rang.
Princess Twilight made her way down the stairs...