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The Price of Freedom

by kahnac
An alternate take on the Tartarus segment of Season 8's finale "School Raze". Or as I call it, what if Cozy Glow did more than be penpals with Tirek? And what if Tirek was alot more crafty than he was in the episodes? That's what we're here to see.

*Spoilers for Season 8 episode 24 & 25 “School Raze”*

An ordinary day takes a turn for the worst when magic begins to disappear all over equestria. According to Princess Celestia, and her old mentor, Starswirl the Bearded, unless they find out what is responsible for this catastrophe in three days.......all magic in their world will vanish into the ether.

Forever.

But thanks to a certain filly who serves as assistant to Princess Twilight in her School, our heroes may have a lead on who is responsible for enticing this insidious curse upon their world. Someone who is already known for his ability to steal magic in order to gain new strength.

The evil centaur, Lord Tirek.

But he’s in Tartarus, isn’t he? At least, that’s what everypony believes, still. And yet, all signs seem to point in HIS direction. As such, the Mane Six find no choice but to venture to the infernal prison, and see for themselves. And if he IS there, perhaps they can obtain answers as to why Equestrian Magic is vanishing. When they DO find him, they may end up finding a dreadful surprise in store for them: one of them being the devious appearance of their originally aged foe.

And in the end, they might find themselves paying a great price for the safety of their world.

Everyone
Complete
Adventure
Alternate Universe
Thriller
Drama
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
 
MTS

23697 words: Estimated about 2 hours to read

4 Chapters:

  1. Meeting in Tartarus 2019-02-12 04:16:54 UTC
    5436
  2. An offer nopony can refuse 2019-02-14 02:11:04 UTC
    6015
  3. Settling the score 2019-09-15 05:08:08 UTC
    7911
  4. The Price of Freedom 2019-09-21 06:26:10 UTC
    4335