Happy Endings I - Child of Legends

It was a fine day in all of Equestria as a certain group of ponies trotted about, soon to go to Canterlot. In opposite land.

It was a terribly rainy and muddy day in all the land as a certain group of ponies sat in a bumpy carriage. Pinkie Pie was learning to experience the middle range of feeling and was not taking to it so well, proven by her constantly optimistic smile occasionally twitching into a frown. It was quite amusing to watch. Rainbow Dash was muttering something about rain and how it should go away and Twilight Sparkle was sitting with her nose in a book. Typical. The rest seemed to be snoozing. Cute, but we would have to leave soon and make it to the actual castle. I was the only one fully alert, polishing my albeit safer amulet and occasionally looking out the window. Did I mention my new amulet? It is quite pretty, blue and shaped like a length of vine. It reflects magic in the sunlight, just like me.

In any case, we were nearing the gates of the Mountain of the Celestial Queen. The pearly brightness contrasted against...well, everything else. It was an eternal sunny day and moon-filled night. Soon I'll see the princesses in their brilliance as they reward ME, not Twilight Sparkle, with ever more golden bits.

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Everything seemed to be a bit muddy today, but that didn't matter! I'm pretty sure everypony else will go and tour Canterlot as Trixie and I visit the princesses. Did you know the mountain there is named after the Celestial Queen, mother of Celestia and Luna? It was erected in her name by Discord, who then discovered he liked creating chaotic things like floating mountains and began to spread terror. He reigned for five-hundred and sixty-two years before being defeated by the Princesses. Oh, but I have to pay attention to where we're going. By the looks of it, we're almost there!

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     Destiny awaits! I see the shining castle up ahead, with the princesses up on their thrones and ready to grant me immortal life... Well, one can dream, can't they? Maybe one day I'll ascend to the top. Heir to the throne! In any case, we're here. I clear my throat and announce to the distracted plainfolk by my side that very fact, but instead of appreciation I get groans. Oh dear. They shall one day learn to appreciate my ability to speak out the facts.

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     We finally get out of the carriage. While I am relieved to now be able to keep my distance from Trixie, who keeps shouting the obvious, I am actually quite intrigued to learn about how she got into the good graces of the princesses. The job of an assasin is a rare one.

     It soon becomes time to step out of the carriage. Trixie first, of course. Then the rest of us pile out at one time or another. "Very bweezy," I hear. Pinkie chuckles at this. "I concur."

     We eventually reach the castle as a good friend of my brother comes to show the others around. His name is Strong Saber, a muscular stallion with a yellow coat and a glossy brown mane. His cutie mark-a sparkling blade. Soon enough it is just Trixie and I, ready to head towards the throne room. A few guards lead us there and without the extra ponies, we get there quite quickly.

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     Next thing we know, the two princesses of the sun and moon stand regally before us, the only creatures alive more glorious than myself. I bow and then stand up. "Princess Celestia, Princess Luna I have completed the assignment. I have killed the lead follower of Discord, Printing Press. I would like to recieve my reward."

     Princess Celestia smiles. "I will return with your promised reward Trixie, two-hundred bits."

     She then exits with a graceful stride, leaving me with Twilight and Princess Luna. It is then that the moon princess turns to Twilight.

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     "Twilight Sparkle, We have some grave news." I gulp at those words and feel myself cower a bit. "As you were leaving the scene, a document was found detailing Berry Twinkle's situation. All of Ponyville knows and many have begun to dust off pitchforks dating from Our days as Nightmare Moon."

     "Well can't we stay here?" I ask.

     "Ah, but the pony who spurred Ponyville on is here, in Canterlot, ready to kill the foal."