Shining was back at the Barracks, he was in his office again. He looked to his desk drawer. He opened in, and pulled out a small, wrapped box. The same one he had found in Sparkling Blade's desk when he took out the fake bottom. he read the tag on the box

To Shining

Happy 18th

~Major Sparkling Blade

Shining never opened the box on his 18th birthday, he just wasn't ready then. Now he was. He knew it's what Sparkling Blade would want him to do. With a deep breath, he carefully undid the wrapping. He saw that underneath it, was a red velvet box, the type jewelers would put rings and other types of jewelry into. He hesitated for a second.

'should I?" He thought to himself.

"It's what she would want." Shining stated to himself. He carefully opened the box, like it would fall apart if he wasn't careful. A note fell out. Shining picked it up, and unfolded it. He read what she wrote.

Shining Armor,

If there is one personal achievement I am proud of, it would be getting the medal of honor. But, it might be the only, physical object one special pony would be able to remember me by. That's why I decided to give this to you, Keep it close to you. My day is destined to come before yours, and this is the reminder of my legacy. I've fulfilled my destiny, and soon, you will learn how to fulfill yours.

When my time comes, this will be one of the things you'll be able to remember me by. The others you will find out at a later age. I've already requested that this item, shall not be buried with me, so it is all yours. You've got the rest of your life ahead of you, enjoy it!

I'm proud of you, and happy 18th,

~Sparkling Blade

Shining Armor blinked back tears. Just the note got to him. he folded it back up, and placed it on his desk. He looked back at the open box, and let out a gasp. He picked up, and looked at it again. Inside the box, was Sparkling Blade's Medal of Honor.

"Dear Celestia" Shining Whispered. He couldn't believe it, he had only seen the medal one other time, when she was awarded it. All along he had thought the medal had been buried along with her, when truthfully he had it in his lower desk drawer this whole time. She had given it to him, so he could remember. So he would remember. His eyes filled with tears, and he let them flow freely.

"I will never forget the blood and tears shed to keep us in this state of harmony." Shining stated. He took the medal out of the box, and held it in his hoof. he saw the metal star, with the words The Equestrian Homeland printed in a circle in the center of it. The blue ribbon with the white stars which would be worn around the neck of the one with the honor to receive such a medal. Shining just looked at it.

"I remember" He whispered, "I will always remember, no matter what, i will continue to remember till the day i die!" Shining swore. He put the medal back in the box, and put the box in his desk drawer. With that, he took a few deep breaths, and got up, He walked to the door to his office, and turned out the light.

"I. will. never. forget" Shining Armor stated. Before he closed the door, and left in silence.