Author's Note

Thought i would give you all some meat to chew on while the next story is in the works.

the song at the beginning is Van Canto Last Night of the kings All Credit goes to them

Epilogue: Death of a threat

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt4CQc1MSso~Vocal Dirge~

The castle is lit with candles and torches

The carriages of the nobles arrive in front

The smell of splendor and decadence

And nobody can foresee

The masters and the mistresses are walking through a hall

They are smiling, laughing and showing that they're tall

They don't recognize that we're waiting there

And just nobody can foresee

This is the last night of the kings

We are the folk

And we have the right

To stand up and to fight

For an independent life

We are the force

We are the might

And we will stand up

For an independent life

The ball has begun and we're closing our trap

Inwardly we're gathering ourselves

While the dance comes to higher pace

Still nobody can foresee

Joining the circle in black robes, unknown

Unsheathing our swords and get ready to dance

Our hearts are filled with the will to survive

In the last night of their lives

It's a murderous, murderous ball night

We are the folk

And we have the right

To stand up and to fight

For an independent life

We are the force

We are the might

And we will stand up

For an independent life

We are heroes

Heroes of the night

We are ready to live forevermore

Our gods lead us through this fight

On and on

We are one and on our way

We are the folk

And we have the right

To stand up and to fight

For an independent life

We are the force

We are the might

And we will stand up

For an independent life

As the group of dragons finished the funeral dirge for a fallen enemy the condemned walked up the gallows steps followed by a contingent of guards with Moon Strike and his newly healed lovers and friends looking on from the side of the gallows. Princess Luna addressed the assembled crowd “People of Equestria, before you stands Morte de Amour, he is accused and convicted of crimes to despicable to name and stands before you this last time only to die.”

Princess Celestia spoke next “He was to die by my sun at dawn but his boasts of being able to survive even that have forced our hands with stronger measures. Lord Bre'ago please stand forth.”

A hulking man in intimidating black armor walked up the stone steps to stop before the broken shell of a man kneeling at the top of the gallows his deep rolling bass booming out over the crowd “Morte de Amour, very few have had the honor of dying by my flame, as this is a dubious honor at best given your situation I will grant you a moment to say a few final words as I stoke my flame.” with that his chest begins heaving and soon enough flames begin to lick at his lips as his draconic heritage shows with every breath.

“I have committed atrocities against this country in my madness, I have no excuses save that I was not myself. End this but before you do may I see my final child before I die?” he says simply searching the Hunters team for Skyla.

Belle stands in front of Skyla “She is my child now rotter, she does not bear your clans powers, but my own. You may not see her.”

“Very well Belle Morte, you have your victory. End this life Wyrm, just remember Belle where your own powers came from before you claim you are so clean.” Morte de Amour says as the flames from Bre'ago glow to a bright iridescent green and huge black ethereal wings stretch from his armored back.

Spike came to stand by his master with white hot flames leaking from his own lips and large purple wings unfurling from his shoulders as his chest heaved like a bellows he spoke around the flames. “Master, May I aid you for the damage he has done to those I care about?” to which Bre'ago stopped his own flames.

“Spike, you deserve this as he has wronged those you love and your flame is enough if used properly, down his throat is best since you cannot get a full spread.” He turned to address the princesses “My Apprentice has chosen to take his vengeance as his claimed hoard was damaged, I thought to spare him this pain but it is his to bear.” he nods to Spike who moved forward and forced the condemned mans mouth open as wide as it could go and spoke quietly “I hope this hurts”

Spike released his white hot breath at point blank range down the Vampire's throat and at first no effect was seen but after a moment Morte de Amours chest and throat started to glow blue and his skin began charring from the inside out. The flames were so hot that there was no smell just the tang of ozone as the flames burnt the air. Finally with one more great gout of flame the Vampires neck burned through and his head detached and disintegrated into ash followed shortly by his body.

Princess Celestia stood once more “Justice is done, Hunter ensure he is gone and then have your team join me and Princess Luna in the throne room we have much to discuss.” She says with steel underlying the silk of her voice as she looks at Twilight.

Moon kneels fist over his heart, “At once Your Highness” he mounted the gallows and sifted through the ashes making sure that there was no visible flesh left. He turned to the Princesses “The Rotted Lord is no more your Highness. By your leave we will join you in he throne room shortly.” Princess Celestia and Luna spread their wings and flew back towards the castle as we loaded into the carriage to take us back.

As we entered the throne room we could see the Princesses standing on the floor below their dais waiting on us with smiles on their faces

“About damn time Twilight, how long did you think you could hold out given the raw power in your veins?” Celestia said hugging her former student warmly only to have Twilight lightly push her back.

“Please, Princess my control is not very good and my first feeding has not happened yet, being that close to your neck is not a good idea.” Twilight said with a barely repressed shudder as her eyes glowed faintly

“Please drop the titles among equals Twilight, you are an Archmage same as us now. I wondered how long it would take you to ascend and take the throne next to us.” Celestia said still smiling brightly

“What do you mean 'take the throne next to you'? I am your guardian, not a ruler or diplomat, I have responsibilities not only to you but to my new Kiss. I will stand by your side and guard you from any and all threats but given that Sombra is still out there that makes me believe that my place is with Moon Strike right now until his threat is ended.” Twilight said still trying to regain some measure of her humanity.

Celestia smiled warmly “As you wish Twilight but you will have a place by us when this is done”

“Thank you Prin- Celestia, Luna. I will end this swiftly.” Twilight said with a slight blush