The following contains spoilers for The Last Pony on Earth, Chapter 45: August 9. Do not read unless you have read up to that chapter.

Seriously. You are missing out if you spoil it for yourself. Go and read the story from the beginning!

I entered into a long and dark Corinthian hallway, illuminated only by dim lanterns held aloft by magic. The eerie silence in the room was the last reminder that there was no turning back.

"Hello," greeted Celestia. If raw power roiling off her wasn't enough indication, the fact that she was an alabaster winged unicorn was another hint that this was Luna's illusive sister. I wasn't exactly an expert in ponies, but the two looked nothing alike... Were they even genetically related? That was one question I immediately quashed before my rapidly fleeting courage could insert my hoof into mouth.

"Luna has informed me you are committed to the survival of your species at any cost." Celestia slowly walked towards me, and I felt my knees shaking. I was amazed at how I was able to keep standing without betraying my fear. Good job me!

"Ye- Yes," I gulped. "Yes." I said again, a little more firmly.

"Alex," said Celestia gently. "You needn't do this. You have already done so much toward the survival of your species. This was a tragedy, but it is not solely your burden to bear." Celestia paused and licked her lips, as if questioning whether to continue.

I felt an angry flame burn hotly inside of me, and I burst out, "There is nothing I wouldn't do if it meant I could bring back humankind."

Celestia looked to her sister, and Luna nodded— something unspoken flowed between them. Finally Celestia broke eye contact and looked away.

"Very well, Alex. If that is your decision."

Luna nodded and nudged me forward from behind. Even now, I was a bit surprised at her motion. The feeling of someone's face on your backside— I shuddered— I'm not sure that's something I will ever get used to.

"Alexander Haggard," began Luna. "As you know, we are Princess of Equestria. With this title, comes a great power; and with this great power, comes a great responsibility."

My ears swiveled toward the sound of her voice. The runic circle I stepped onto lit the room with a radiant red, and it was suddenly difficult to focus on whatever Luna was saying. Was it just my imagination or had the wind picked up inside this windowless room?

"What we are about to do, is not something we do lightly," said Luna gravely. This thing is not something which we can give freely without consequence. This is something that will greatly upset forces beyond even our control."

"We cannot see what the future holds for you Alex, but we hope that with this gift— You will rise to shape your own destiny and the destiny of many more."

"It is not too late Alex. Are you sure you wish to continue?" inquired Luna. "You shall be changed in ways you cannot yet understand. Ponies across the land will look to you to guide them."

By now, I could hardly hear her words. The wind was loud, and I could just barely see through my own mane whipping against me. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Celestia stand silently in concentration with a dull glow around her horn. Many unicorns gathered around me with similar light illuminating their horns. Were they hiding behind the stone pillars? When had they appeared?

My legs trembled and I swear if I were still a human, I probably would have ran out of the room screaming like a child.

But I wasn't a human.

It had been many months since I had been one, and that short time had already left me forever changed. I knew in that moment, that there would be no second chances, and no alternatives for humanity. It was possible that even with what gift the princesses were prepared to give me, that humanity would still not survive the upcoming gauntlet for survival.

I swallowed my fears. Surely my brief ~~terror~~ unease was a small price to pay for the certain fate of those families whom found themselves lost in spacetime? The child who would never see their mother or father, the parent who will never again see their children. In that moment, everything coalesced into a bright light— no wait, those were just my eyelids.

"Do it." I screamed. The winds whipped furiously against me and I nearly lost my balance.

But there was no ground to embrace me. Whatever spell had captured me, it lifted me above the marble floor and for a split second, I thought I imagined the expression Luna directed at me. It was one that held great sadness, but also great pride. I meant to reach out to her, ask her what she meant, but that's when the brightness from the whites of her eyes nearly blinded me and agony struck.

I'll save you from the details (and for the sake of what little is left of my tattered pride) but I can honestly say that it was the most excruciating pain I have ever felt, would probably ever feel, and could possibly ever imagine. It felt as if I were ripped apart and stitched back together again, and as if my innards turned themselves inside out. The spell kept me awake and for that reason alone, I didn't black out.

When it was all over, the pain ended. My mouth felt dry, and my voice hoarse. Had I been screaming?

Luna joined her sister and I struggled to stand and meet them. What was that? I felt a new appendage against my... what's the words these horsebeasts use? Waist... No. Barrel?

I looked down and saw a penis bobbling against me.

The End.

~~Dear Princess Celestia~~ ~~Luna~~,
Dear Journal,

Be careful what you wish for.

-A

Epilogue:

Luna: "I do not understand Alex. Was this not what you wished for? We thought you wished to take your species' survival into your own hoof and shape its destiny! Look! We even left your your mare bits so that you may know the joy of motherhood even as you produce for others!"

Celestia: "Luna! I thought you discussed this with her? I told you we should have made her a princess instead!"

Author's Note

Here's some background to this story. This originally started out as a response to Starscribe's response to another reader.

Hey, Alex is trying! She's as dedicated as she can be. But she is known to omit important details when they bother her.

Soon the comment sections were inundated with speculation and eager waiting for the next chapter. This would be normal for a LPoE comment section if it weren't for the fact that it seemed everyone caught the Larson bug.

OMG Alex is going to become an alicorn isn't she?

Celestia and Luna are going to make Alex an Alicorn!

OMG plez mekk alexx a alicon plleeeas!

Can't. Wait. For. Tomorrow!

The following was crafted late at night, early in the morning on the 5th of July and after a few glasses of whiskey. The story was originally posted as a comment, but I've decided to save it for posterity as a reminder to kids not to drink and write.

I regret nothing!