Author's Note

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Epilogue

It has been decades since the battle of the two sisters commenced.

After Nightmare Moon was banished to the moon by Celestia and the elements of harmony, she ordered the immediate halt and disbandment of the Lunar Guard for fighting against those of Equestria. The commanders were firmly executed. Along with such, any information regarding Aniketos was destroyed, making him more of a folk tale and soon forgotten as newer generations of ponies grew throughout the years. All that was left was the ruminates of the Lunar Guard in which after the battle ended took the Spartan’s body and gave him a proper burial in their secret location where the legends are buried. He is encased and preserved, a statue of him with his shield and dory in a strong fighting stance overshadowing his coffin. ‘Aniketos Xenagoras of Sparta, Lunar Spartan of Princess Selene Luna’, it read on the plaque placed between the feet of the statue. Such tomb would never be discovered.

Twilight Sparkle, a young gifted foal, continued to read what was from the book she had found hidden within the library. She was confused as to what she was reading, not understanding if this was truth or legend. Soon enough she saw an old and worn photo from between the pages, revealing both Princess Luna and Princess Celestia smiling, in between a strange creature smiling as well. “Maybe Celestia knows what this book is?” She said, placing the book in her pouch and running out from the library and onto the royal grounds in Canterlot. She continued to run on the path, her little hooves moving as if she was on an adventure of her own. Soon enough she reached Celestia’s chambers where she relaxes and studies. A guard nodded to her and allowed her to enter the room, knowing well enough she was an exception to entering.

“Princess Celestia! Princess Celestia!” Twilight Sparkle called out, falling onto her pillow.

“Oh my,” Celestia smiled, magically raising Twilight up. “What did you discover this time my student?”

Twilight levitated the book and rested it in front of the princess. “Somepony hid this in the library! I’m not sure why though. But it looks super old!”

Celestia read through the book, her heart jumping once she knew what this was. The last book to be destroyed. A picture fell out from the book, and she levitated it too, seeing what Twilight had seen earlier. “In the library is where you found this?”

The young one nodded. “Yup! I read it twice but I still don’t understand what this is or what that creature is in the photo. I thought of bringing it to you to see if you understand it!”

Again, Celestia smiled. “This is an old book of a folktale, young one. It is why it clashes with what is already known.”

“Oh I see, I should have known,” Twilight nodded.

“I will look into this book though, I’ve been meaning to find this but couldn’t.” She looked at Twilight. “Thank you. Now you may go and continue your studies.”

“You’re welcome Princess Celestia!” Twilight trotted out the door. “Bye!”

Once the door closed, Celestia lost her composure and started to cry, not expecting to be hit with such memories she had already closed off. She calmed herself, looking towards the flame then to the book with the picture. With a deep breath, she made her decision on what to do with the last piece of Aniketos Xenagoras, her one lost friend.

The End.