The years pass long,
and lo do I turn and see,
that no matter the twists and turns,
my loved ones always there for me.

~^~Eleven Months After Nightmare's Death~^~

Commandant Scootaloo was limping her way along, using her right wing to offset her missing right hindleg. It didn't take her long to reach the large crystalline slab that stood as an eternal memorial for all who fought and died for Equestria. The battle scarred mare sat and scanned the names, quickly picking out those that meant most to her.

Rainbow Miriam Dashia~Element of Loyalty~Died to protect those she stood alongside~Survived by daughter Scootaloo and Twilight Sparkle

Applebloom Apple~One of the Three Original Equestrian Marines~Died protecting her fellow Marines~Survived by her comrade Scootaloo

Sweetie Belle Bedioun~One of the Three Original Equestrian Marines~Died of a broken heart~Survived by her comrade Scootaloo

Scootaloo took a moment to remember those three before she continued scanning the memorial.

Altion Imperius~High Drake Prince~Died with his life partner at his side~Survived by Twilight Sparkle and High Drake King Immortus Imperius

Fluttershy Imperius~Element of Kindness~Died with her Life partner at her side~Survived by Twilight Sparkle and High Drake King Immortus Imperius

Rarity Bedioun~Element of Generosity~Died for the mare she loved~Survived by Twilight Sparkle

Applejack Apple~Element of Honesty~Died defiant to the end~Survived by Twilight Sparkle

Pinkamena Diane Pie~Element of Laughter~Died of a broken heart~Survived by Lance Corporal Inkamena Pie, PFC Blinkamena Pie, and Twilight Sparkle

Spike Pendragon/Sparkle~Son of Twilight Sparkle and Champion of Equestria~Died putting family and his Dragon Code before all else~Survived by Twilight Sparkle

Prince/Captain of the Royal Guard Shining Armour~Brother of Twilight Sparkle and Husband of Princess Mi Amore Cadenza~Died for his country and family~Survived by Twilight Sparkle

Princess Mi Amore Cadenza~Princess of Love and Wife to Shining Armour~Died of broken hearts~Survived by Twilight Sparkle and Princess Luna

Celestia Solara~Friend to all ponies~Died so that her little ponies may continue on~survived by everypony.

Scootaloo couldn't help but smirk at the last one. She remebered the fight Twilight put up to ensure Celestia was remembered as a loved pony, not as a princess. Standing again, Scootaloo snapped a quick salute before turning a smooth about face and marching off, singing a military song Sweetie and Bloom had come up with loudly and proudly.

~^~^~^~

Twilight awoke, finding herself alone in her bed. Memories of all her mistakes, all her foolish decisions, coursed through her. Tears began to build as she felt empty inside, wishing somepony was there for her.

And then there was.

"Oh love, we're telling Luna about those nightmares today. No more 'well she is too busy's or 'I don't want to worry her's." Aon assured as she held Twilight close. "Now dry your eyes, I'm here, and nothing can change that, I promise."

Twilight gave a nod and a few more sniffles before smiling.
"I don't know where I'd be without you. I love you Aon."

They pair kissed for a moment before parting.

"Now come, Luna wished to tell us something, and I know you hate missing breakfast." giggled the silvery mare as her horn refracted a flash of rainbow across Twilight's face. "But I heard there are cinnamon rolls, so..."

"No magic, race you down!" the lavender mare cried as she scampered past Aon.

"OH! You are on!"

~^~^~^~

Luna was going over the papers that lay stacked before her. The first was an official declaration from the High King Drake Immortus. Apparently Fluttershy and his son had married, and that meant peace and companionship between their nations. Luna couldn't help but smile, as her last memories of dragons had been of their constant assault on Equestria. That was in the past though.

The second paper was a full report on the crimes of the traitor Blueblood, who had sold out Celestia's position to Nightmare upon her return in exchange for power. Luna put that paper to her right.

The next few papers were casualty reports, reports on monetary and food based issues and reports on damages. After reading through another eight or nine Luna found the two she was looking for, couple with a pair of small boxes.

Lifting the boxes first, the alicorn opened them and noted the two circlets held in the larger box, one purplish obsidian with an amethyst gem in the crown, the second a white gold with an emerald in the crown. She then opened the second box to find two horn rings, granted one was more rectangular shaped, but horn rings nonetheless.

Upon the door opening Luna shut the boxes and placed them with the report on Blueblood.

"Ah, Twilight, Aon! a good morning to you tw....oh, you were just bolting for the cinnamon buns, they are quite delicious. Anyway, as I was saying, good morning. I have three papers for you both, as well as two boxes.

Luna stopped to note that both mares had turned to look at her attentively.

"The first is the list of Blueblood's crimes. His punishment is your choosing."

Twilight ground a hoof into the carpet, but a soothing rub from Aon's hoof calmed her.

"Next, I've received your legal documentation and rings! We can have the wedding whenever you wish it!"

Luna took a moment to let the pair giggle with joy and share a quick kiss.

"Now finally, you two know I put to vote amongst the ponies, a poll in each town, as to who they wished to lead the country. I gave them many options, and I have received what the ponies wished."

This was exciting news indeed, for it meant that the future of Equestria was now at a pivotal moment.

"I also gave the option of other as well as the option to keep the monarchy, but have a new ruler. The votes came in at a 50/50 tie. Half the nation wishes for me to step down...the other half wish for you two to lead our nation. The ponies have made their decisions, and as per custom since it was a tie, we must accommodate both. Therefore I step down as lone ruler of Equestria."

At this Twilight and Aon's mouths hung wide open.

"And take my place as one of the three Princess Sisters once again! Welcome Twilight, welcome Aon, and might I add, you two will most likely do better than I ever could!" Luna declared, drawing the two close in a sisterly embrace as she placed their tiaras upon their brows.

For their parts Aon and Twilight were speechless, but they knew one thing. They may not know what the future would hold for them, and they may not have had as much support as they might have had before the war, but they had each other, and that was enough.

Author's Note

Woooo! Got the epilogue/prologue done!

Yes, I made up some last names for the memorial wall, toguh shit(honestly, you do realize how many ponies have a variation of Sweet in their name or some shit like that?

Anyway I hope for a crack fic that I needed to introduce an alt universe it was decent and you all enjoyed it. I will now begin work on my original idea which will take place about two years after Twilight and Aon have started ruling with Luna.

The basis for it is somepony is trying to kill Luna, and its down to Aon and Twilight to stop it(cause if anypony else stopped it it wouldn't be dramatic enough lol)

Finally, for anypony wondering about the song Commandant Scoots sang as she marched away, well here's the link.

Because 'Ohh-fucking-rah', that's why!