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Long Far Gone

by A-P-A
Princess Celestia is lonely, she's been that way for a very long time. Her sister was supposed to return safe, and now she's been taken once again. Celestia just wants her sister back. Nopony could have seen the solution would come from the stars.

Immortality. It's said to be the ultimate achievement. The negation of the one true hinderance to all forms of life, the binding and unifying factor that every mortal being shares. Those who are without it, wish for it. Yet those who have it... They wish it gone. For while eternal life stands as a tribute to an infinite amount of triumphs, it harbours one simple truth. Immortality isn't living forever, it's everyone you love vanishing around you.

For some this is of little concern, for they are without the bonds of friendship and affection. Why worry about the longevity of loved ones that don't exist? Others fight to keep those they care about alive, betraying all reason in the name of a struggle against the cosmic rule of entropy. Many simply retreat from sight, becoming recluse, hidden and forgotten. Yet the last archetype, they do nothing of the sort, for they have not yet exceeded their mortal lives. They are determined, free from the strife of a million year existence. These beings turn desperation into action, travesty into opportunity. Darkness, into light.

When all seems lost, all it takes is one final effort, a stand against impossible odds. And that's what guardians are best at, isn't it?

If large scale crossovers aren't really your thing then I'd advised you to read no further into this story. This is a Destiny/Halo/Mlp crossover, the lore of each universe will be changed to fit the flow of the story. Some changes may be small but many are rather large. Prior knowledge of each universe is very much recommended, although I will try my best to write it in a way that is enjoyable for everyone. As it stands this is also my first fan-fiction, so constructive criticism is not only welcome but encouraged. Any ideas regarding changes or upcoming chapters are also welcome. Thanks. :trollestia:

Another note, this interpretation of the Destiny universe will not take into account any of the events following on from the original game. If this causes anyone to lose interest I fully understand. Just thought I'd let you know what you're getting into. :trollestia:

Final note from 5 years after the original publishing of this story, I recently put this back up after a period of 2 years unpublished because I recieved requests from people wanting to read it again. I don't plan to continue this version of this story, however if in the future I find myself with more free time, I may make an attempt at rewriting it, bringing it into the modern era if you will. Until that potential day, I hope you enjoy this wild trip back to 2016.

Teen
Cancelled
Science Fiction
Adventure
Crossover
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Alternate Universe
Human
 
OPQPM

21840 words: Estimated about 2 hours to read

22 Chapters:

  1. Prologue: Different planet, same sand 2016-10-21 09:30:16 UTC
    2086
  2. Chapter 1: The Long Far Gone 2016-10-21 22:27:28 UTC
    2392
  3. Chapter 2: The way the world ends 2016-10-23 07:22:23 UTC
    3698
  4. Chapter 3: The loon on the moon 2016-10-25 16:53:46 UTC
    3566
  5. Chapter 4: Fit for a princess 2016-10-27 20:42:30 UTC
    2970
  6. Chapter 5: It's the first impressions that count 2016-10-29 13:38:45 UTC
    2610
  7. Interlude: The garden at the end of infinity... 2016-10-29 13:44:35 UTC
    208
  8. Chapter 6: Purple pony procedure 2016-11-10 23:26:47 UTC
    2721
  9. Chapter 7: An act of pure folly 2016-11-14 22:27:57 UTC
    1589
  10. Chapter 8: Within the minds eye 2016-12-02 22:11:08 UTC
  11. Chapter 9: A touch of malice 2016-12-16 18:17:25 UTC
  12. Chapter 10: Curiosity killed the unicorn 2016-12-24 19:16:13 UTC
  13. Interlude: A causal loop... 2016-12-24 22:58:07 UTC
  14. Chapter 11: Sleep, eat, fight, repeat 2016-12-31 18:29:24 UTC
  15. Chapter 12: From whence you came 2017-01-04 15:27:18 UTC
  16. Chapter 13: An icebreaker 2017-01-06 23:03:07 UTC
  17. Chapter 14: Whispers in the shadows 2017-01-18 16:34:07 UTC
  18. Chapter 15: Prometheus 2017-02-16 20:06:22 UTC
  19. Interlude: A place to call home 2017-02-19 22:12:36 UTC
  20. Chapter 16: Vulpine interloper 2017-03-29 20:24:39 UTC
  21. Chapter 17: A long way to fall 2017-04-06 20:19:11 UTC
  22. Chapter 18: Exclusion zone 2017-05-18 17:51:20 UTC