Equestria's Thaumaturgist

Chapter 6: Coronation

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“Mhm… What…?” Will muttered as he finally began to come to. He heard a gasp to his right and tried to look, only to stop at the sudden pain – which was significantly greater than anything he’d felt in well over a thousand years.

“Will!” several voices shouted.

“What happened? I haven’t felt this bad since I beat the High King of the dwarves in a drinking contest.” He said in a tone just above a dry whisper, finally managing to turn his head to the right without a spasm of unfamiliar pain. The girls and Celestia were there, looking concerned. Celestia stepped forward.

“We brought you here as quickly as we could after you collapsed.” She said.

“Collapsed… oh right. Chains of Domination.” He said, his face turning grim for a moment. “The question I want answered is: How did they know of that magic? It’s forbidden everywhere that I’ve encountered it or it’s like.” Celestia shrugged before replying.

“I assure you that it is also forbidden here. You need not worry; they acquired the spell from a scroll stolen from the Griffin Kingdoms. It was enchanted so that it could not be copied and only one individual could have knowledge of the spell at a time. That one being the Diamond Dog you… dispatched.” She said the last part with a grimace, obviously unsettled by the dog’s death.

“Sorry about that, kind of lost control at that point. It took all of my strength to turn that old power against the seal. I could have broken the spell without using up my old magic, but the result would have been… well let’s just say you would have needed a new mountain.” He told them, smirking a bit at the end. Celestia’s mouth opened in a little ‘o’ shape as his words were registered.

“Now, on to other things. What’s the damage?” he asked, switching back to his normal cheerful tone. Twilight stepped forward this time.

“Most of your internal organs are completely destroyed and several bones are broken. It’s a miracle that you’re alive!” she said, her voice devolving into a shout at the end. Will gave a wheezing laugh that became a cough.

“I told you about my regeneration right?” they nodded. “Well I guess I never went into how powerful it is. I can heal from almost anything; it just takes a very long time. Though with me being in a hospital I should only be like this for a few months instead of a year or two.” He said, smiling at them like it was a normal conversation.

“So you can like, survive anything? Cool.” Said Rainbow Dash, flapping over to the stretcher that somehow was big enough for Will. (It was actually alicorn-size)

“No. Like I said before, it just takes more to kill me. Which means I can take a LOT of punishment, but given enough damage I will die. Also: decapitation is pretty much instant death for me. Not much I can do without a head, right? If I were to be hit by a really, really big hammer, and my organs turned into mush, I couldn’t regenerate.” He explained. Rainbow didn’t comment, and instead returned to her place next to Fluttershy, who had passed out when Will killed the Diamond Dog and was currently sprawled over Applejack’s back.

“We’re sorry Will, Princess, but we have to get going. We’ll miss the train to Ponyville if we don’t go. Please say bye to Luna for us!” Twilight said once she saw the clock hanging on the wall. She somehow managed to grab all of her friends with her hooves and rush out the door.

“Well I suppose that I should be going as well. Luna is handling the court in my place right now.” Celestia told him, regret showing through on her face as she turned.

“Celestia,” Will’s voice stopped her. “You can come and talk to me whenever you like. It’s not like I’m going anywhere after all. And it’ll be nice to have someone to bore with my stories.” He joked. Celestia nodded, though when she left, a grin was plastered on her face for a reason she could not fathom.

Three Months Later… (Event’s in this time period will be filler to be created later)

Celestia and Luna stood on the Royal Balcony, overlooking a crowd of ponies below. They were dressed in newly made regalia for this momentous occasion, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Fluttershy, Applejack, and Rainbow Dash stood with them, and Will was leaning on his cane to the side, smiling softly. Celestia moved forward and spoke as the crowd grew silent.

“We are gathered here today in celebration of a momentous occasion. My most faithful student, Twilight Sparkle, has done many extraordinary things since she's lived in Ponyville. She even helped reunite me with my sister, Princess Luna. But today, Twilight Sparkle did something extraordinary. She created new magic, proving without a doubt that she is ready to be crowned Equestria's newest princess. Fillies and gentlecolts, may I present for the very first time, Princess Twilight Sparkle!” the crowd burst into renewed applause (stamping their hooves) as the newest alicorn stepped forward. “Say something, Princess.” Celestia prompted with a smile.

“Oh. Um...” Twilight cleared her throat. “A little while ago, my teacher and mentor Princess Celestia sent me to live in Ponyville. She sent me to study friendship, which is something I didn't really care much about. But now, on a day like today, I can honestly say I wouldn't be standing here if it weren't for the friendships I've made with all of you. Each one of you taught me something about friendship, and for that, I will always be grateful. Today, I consider myself the luckiest pony in Equestria. Thank you, friends. Thank you, everypony!” as she concluded the crowd applauded again. They ceased however when Celestia raised her hoof for silence.

“Before we conclude this ceremony, we have a guest that would like to say something.” She announced. Will stepped forward, still leaning on his cane.

“Twilight Sparkle, when we met three months ago I felt a greatness in you, though even I did not perceive you would become this. But before I get to rambling, go with my blessing.” As he said this he pulled a shining light seemingly out of his pocket. It looked like a star in his hand. “I give you this, the last remnant of my old power, the power of Amoth’Sul, the Lord of the Deep Fire. It shall aid you in your greatest need.” As he finished the light floated from his hand and disappeared into Twilight’s horn. Will limped away as Twilight shared a touching moment with her friends and sibling, whom Will had yet to meet surprisingly.

Will leaned against one of the marble pillars while the ponies were chatting. He slid down it to the floor. He looked at them and smiled, before his heavy eyelids decided to fall, dragging him into a sleep filled with dreams of a certain white alicorn.