EPILOGUE:
The final respects to the corrupted heroes

A large group of ponies have gathered at the Royal Sisters castle. Right before the Tree of Harmony where seven graves have been dug for the Bearers of Harmony plus one dragon. After a quick discussion everypony agreed this would be an ideal place for the Undead Knights to rest.

Despite all they’ve done, in the end of the day, they were protectors of Equestria too. Protectors who have sacrificed everything for Equestria, including their souls.

The Crown, Bearers of Harmony and the Knights of Silence have gathered to say their final goodbye to the corrupted heroes.

Celestia looked at the graves and proceed with her speech.

“Goodbye Undead Knights. I’m very sorry, you did not deserve this. This is the end of the darkest chapter in Equestrian History, your mere existence offended everything I believe and stand for. But you were victims too, and did the impossible to fight your dark nature by using it to protect Equestria. It was desperation what lead you to become this, and I am glad you finally rest in peace. I hope the Gods have mercy on you and allows you to find the peace you’ve been missing for so long. Thank you, and I’m sorry Undead Knights.”

Everypony stayed silent as they presented their respects to the Undead Knights.

Finally, they lowered their heads to the grave to dedicate a small pray.

It was the end. For real this time. The Undead Knights were gone for good.

Once they finished praying, everypony left one by one. The Knights of Silence put on their hoods and fused with their shadows, except for two who stayed behind alongside the Princesses and the Bearers of Harmony. The Great Master Irish Coffee and Spike.

Twilight hugged Spike and Princess Celestia and sighed. “Even after everything we’ve been through, I never thought I would be assisting to my own funeral.”

Celestia nuzzled her. “It’s okay my Faithful Student. Just remember, this is not your funeral. It’s Midnight’s.”

“It is easy for you to say it, Princess. I accepted her as a part of me!” said Twilight.

Spike agreed. “Yes, this feels like saying goodbye to ourselves.”

Celestia did not insist. Instead, the three of them stayed like that hugging each other in silence, until Irish checked on a pocket watch she had on her tunic.

“Spike, the last train to Canterlot is leaving soon.”

Spike nodded and broke the embrace and joined Irish. She smiled and cuddled with him.

Twilight looked at them and smiled sadly. “Spike, Irish, are you sure you want to leave? My home would always be your home. You know that, right?”

Spike chuckled. “Twilight, we’ve been over this. Children would have to leave their parents someday.”

But he came and hugged Twilight one more time, and then her friends joined in.

“Hey we’ll be with you as much as you need us!” said Rainbow with a smile.

“Yeah, wanna do a sleepover tonight?” suggested Pinkie.

Applejack nodded. “The kid is right, but it doesn’t make it less hard. Sleepover sounds like a great idea!”

Twilight thanked them from the bottom of her heart.

“I know, but why does it have to be like this? After all we’ve been through, do we really have to say goodbye?”

Spike rolled his eyes. “Come on, is not like I’m dying or anything. I am just moving to my own place, and we’ll keep contact.”

Twilight nodded and finally she smiled.

“Take care Spike.”

“I’ll take care of him no worries! That’s a promise.” said Irish.

“You better!” warned the Bearers of Harmony in the unison.

Spike hugged Twilight for a third time and then he rejoined Irish Coffee.

Celestia smiled at them.

“Good luck Irish Coffee and Spike. Just remember, if the Knights cause too much trouble, you’ll give the Crown no choice but take action. This is your first and only warning.”

Irish giggled knowing she was half joking half serious. “If that happens I guess we’ll simply release the Alicorn Spell. Just kidding. See you all around!”

The couple fused with their shadows and went to the train station.

The Bearers looked at their counterparts’ graves one last time.

“And in the end, A’ must say the Undeads are to be admired. They lost everythin’ but kept fighting for Equestria until the end.”

Luna agreed. “Yes, but their acts became more violent as the time passed. It could be that they lost hope after their attempt to erase their existence and gave up to their dark nature.”

Fluttershy nodded. Now that everypony had their memories of their dark counterparts they could say Luna was right. “Yes, that was a part of it. They couldn’t hold it anymore.”

“At least we won, and they now rest in peace. Also, now that we have their memories we can anticipate some future threats. And make sure we deal with them properly. No massacres this time.” said Pinkie Pie.

Twilight agreed. “But never let our guard down since that was their first mistake.!”

“Anything that may happen, we’ll be there together.”

And with that they returned to Ponyville. The corrupted heroes have finally left. Now they rested in peace.

Author's Note

And finally the definitive closure of the story.

I hope you liked it and I apologize for taking too long to finish the translation.

Anyway, read ya’ later!!