My name is Princess Twilight Sparkle. I'm the Element of Magic, and a very important pony. But there was a time when I wasn't an Alicorn, and I wasn't immortal. There was a time when I was just a normal unicorn, an average citizen who had loving friends and family. But that time…it seemed so long ago. I wish I still had that, that freedom and love. That comfort. It seems like the only pony who really loves me is my old foalsitter, Princess Cadence. Celestia doesn't really pay attention to me now that I'm a Princess. She thinks that it's all okay, and that I don't need anypony. But she couldn't have been more wrong. I stand here, gazing upon my friend's graves, remembering when they were here.
Applejack, the honest. I remember how she used to call me Sugarcube, and how she was always as stubborn as a mule. Also, her family. Granny Smith, Big Macintosh, Applebloom. Applebloom died 45 years ago of an unknown cause. She was still so young, only 40 years old. I attended her funeral with her friends, and her cousin, Babs Seed. Applejack always came through, even in the hardest of times. We used to call her AJ. It was the dumbest name, but we still did it. We used to enjoy apple cider under the shade of the trees during the Summer, and bob for apples on Nightmare Night. One day we went to Sweet Apple Acres, and Applejack had vanished the night prior. Nopony ever heard from her again.
I looked over at the next grave. R.I.P. PINKIE PIE
Pinkie Pie, the laughing. Pinkie Pie always made us smile, even on the darkest of days. Her randomness always got her into the most awkward positions. She baked treats for us, and we used to enjoy them together. The pranks that used to be played by her and Rainbow Dash. Her trademark grin, her joyous laughter. Those were always my favorite things. Her parties were grand, and always fun. Pinkie, Pinkie was amazing at what she did, making others happy. There was a fire at SugarCube Corner, and Pinkie didn't make it. It was mid-summer. We had scheduled a picnic that day, and Pinkie was supposed to bring the treats, like she always did. She was in SugarCube Corner, baking cupcakes. They were in the oven, and Pinkie was upstairs. Then, the oven caught on fire, and she didn't notice. Within minutes, SugarCube corner was ablaze. We all saw it and rushed over. We heard screaming, and we realized that Pinkie was trapped. Applejack ran inside and found her on the kitchen floor, screaming for help. Applejack stood over her to protect her until I could free them with my magic. By the time I got in, they were trapped behind a wall of flaming wood. I tried to levitate the wood so I could get to them, but they wouldn't budge. Luckily, Rainbow Dash had rounded up all the storm clouds she could find, and was making it rain. The fire was put out, and with the help of all my friends, we could get to Pinkie and Applejack. Applejack was severely burned by the falling rubble, but she recovered. Pinkie, however, was burned even worse than Applejack, and had breathed in all that smoke…she didn't survive. Her funeral took place the next day, at the Pie family Rock Farm, where she grew up. Her sisters, Bellamina and Gemini, thanked us for being there for her, and being true friends.
Rarity, the generous. Rarity had the best fashion sense, always wearing something fashion forward and original. She hated dirt. This fear of getting dirty was usually ridiculous, but watching her freak out was kind of amusing. She made us dresses for the Gala, and just for the fun of it. She was beautiful, and her sense of detail was always useful. Rarity came down with cancer, and died at age 70. Sweetie Belle, at age 50, took ownership of the Carousel Boutique. Rarity's voice was amazing, and she was nothing less than an amazing friend.
Rainbow Dash, the loyal. Rainbow Dash never let you down. She was a jokester, always pulling pranks with Pinkie. A true friend. She was about to become a Wonderbolt, her lifelong dreams about to be fulfilled. She died during her final exam. It turned out that Rainbow Dash had a rare heart condition that not even she knew about. She pushed herself so hard that her heart failed, and she collapsed. I'll never forget the adventures we went on, how she was prepared for anything. She was a mentor, fun-loving, and overall just a great pony.
Fluttershy, the kind. Fluttershy, I'll never forget. Her kind heart, and loving persona. She was hard to befriend, but it sure paid off. She was beautiful, caring. One of my best friends, and one who is well known. Her heart and soul went into everything she did, even if it was only feeding her bunny, Angel. Fluttershy died when she was out in the meadow. It was a hot summer afternoon. She was very old, at age 88. She was resting by the riverbank with her animal friends. She fell asleep, and never woke up. Fluttershy had so much left in her, so much more kindness to give and spread. My dearest Fluttershy.
I couldn't bear looking at the last grave.
Spike, the dragon. My best friend ever since my fillyhood. My #1 assistant and my lifelong companion. Or so it seemed. He was growing up again, this time not greedy. The Equestrian Guard convicted him of stealing every gem and bit in Canterlot, and killing 3 innocent ponies. They tried to tell him to leave Equestria and never return, but he said that he would rather die than leave me. So they asked him one more time to leave, or they would kill him. He still refused. So they said fine, they would let him stay. But something didn't seem right. One week later, he went out, and I stayed in the library. 1 hour later, I heard a scream. But it wasn't the scream of a pony. It was the roar of a dragon. I rushed out to town hall. He was dead, just like that. But later that year, they found out he didn't do it. That was when I lost it. I tried to kill somepony. I never thought I would loose him. Life is cruel and unfair…WHY DID THEY HAVE TO KILL HIM!!! My Spike…my precious little dragon.
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"Miss Sparkle, art thou alright?" Asked Luna. I could tell it was her, because she speaks Olde Equestrian.
"Yes Luna, I'm okay…" I sighed.
"May we enter thy chambers?"
"Yes Luna." Princess Luna stepped in and sat next to me on the pile of cushions that now occupied my bedroom floor. I stared blankly out my window, my eyes locked on the circle of graves, 6 total, at the center of the Canterlot Cemetary.
"Tell us what troubles thou." Said Luna.
"Nothing Luna, it's not important." I whispered.
"Twilight Sparkle. We know something troubles thou, so why not tell us? We will surely understand." Said Luna, a small smile on her face.
"It seems like you're the only pony who understands me at all these days. I'm so lonely, Luna. All of my friends are dead. I have nopony." I said, tears starting to well up in my eyes.
"Tell us more, and maybe we can put you're mind at rest." Said Luna.
"I never wanted to become a Princess, because I knew that I would become immortal. I watched all my friends and family die around me. I'm so alone. I always think to myself; Is there any way to make this torture end?" I sobbed, my head buried in Luna's shoulder.
"We felt the same way for 1000 years. Eventually, its not that bad. But we know how thou feels." Said Luna comfortingly, gently stroking my hair.
"I just want it to end. I want my eternal life to end." I cried, bringing my head out of Luna's shoulder.
"Twilight, you can't. You can't make it end." Luna said firmly.
"Why!? Why not!" I was furious, and I could tell my sanity was slipping away.
"Because thou was chosen, chosen by Celestia to rule when the time came."
"Who cares! She doesn't get to make my life choices!"
"Twilight, listen to us, hear us out."
"Fine, I'm listening."
"Celestia needs you. Equestria needs you. Celestia has lost more companions than you can ever imagine, including me. She's broken, Twilight, and you're the only one who can hold her together. She needs you, Twilight." Luna held my hand.
"I-I can't, I just can't. Tell Princess Celestia that I'm sorry." My horn lit up, and soon a dagger was at my throat. It was then that Luna started to cry, which never happened.
"Twilight, please, don't do this!" Tears streamed down Luna's cheeks, and she looked at me with such sadness, such loss. I could feel the cold blade against my throat, but my magic started to waver.
"I'm so sorry." With one last look at Luna, I slid the blade across my neck.
Eternity's End
Author's Note
Edits, edits everywhere... I took your criticism and made the appropriate edits. I hope it's better now! As always, I support feedback of any kind! Thanks for reading, fellow Pegasisters/Bronies!
Eternity's End (Rewritten)
I wake up, the sun sitting low over the horizon. I can feel that my face is wet. I get out of bed and trot into the bathroom. I stare at myself in the mirror. I'm still me. The same purple fur and striped bangs, the same eyes and wings and horn. Nothing has changed. It's been a full 200 years since my coronation, and I look exactly the same. Nothing feels the same, though. I live in Canterlot instead of Ponyville. I pretty much do nothing as a Princess. Celestia and Luna do all the ruling, Cadance lives in the Crystal Empire, and everyone else just bids me a good day. All I really do is sit in my room and write in my diary. It's like I'm a prisoner to the lavish life of Royalty. I want my life back. My life as a librarian in Ponyville, learning about friendship with the girls, and Spike. But in my heart, I know that that life is long gone. My friends and family are, too.
My name is "Princess" Twilight Sparkle. I used to be a normal pony, with loving friends and family. Now I'm Royalty, and I'm all alone. Everyone I know is dead. The memories of their deaths still gives me nightmares. I'm tired of waking up in tears. Whenever I think I've moved on, I just feel more alone...
..............
I'm Princess Luna, the ruler of night. I co-rule Equestria alongside my older sister, Princess Celestia. I can't help but feel awful for Princess Twilight, however. She stays cooped up in her room all day and night, and whenever I see her, she seems very somber...I can help her if only she would tell me what was wrong. It doesn't feel right doing this to her, but she needs help.
.................
I teleport into Twilight's room when I see her leave. I quickly find what I'm looking for: Twilight's Diary. I flip through the pages until I find the newest entry, titled "Friendship's Demise".
Dear Diary,
I'm tired. Tired of waking up in tears, tired of remaining a silent shadow. I've been so, so afraid since they all left me...immortality is a curse. It's been at least 130 years since I last saw them. Every night for 130 years, I've had the same nightmares. My friends dyeing.
Applejack, the honest. I remember how she used to call me Sugarcube, and how she was always as stubborn as a mule. Also, I remember her family. Granny Smith, Big Macintosh, Applebloom. Applebloom died 70 years ago of an unknown cause. She was still so young, only 42 years old. I attended her funeral with her friends, and her cousin, Babs Seed. Applejack always came through, even in the hardest of times. We used to call her AJ. It was the dumbest name, but we still did it. We enjoyed apple cider under the shade of the trees during the Autumn, and bob for apples on Nightmare Night. One day we all went to Sweet Apple Acres, and Applejack had vanished the night prior. Nopony ever heard from her again.
Pinkie Pie, the laughing. Pinkie Pie always made us smile, even on the darkest of days. Her randomness always got her into the most awkward positions. She baked treats for us, and we used to enjoy them together. Her and Rainbow Dash played pranks almost daily. Her trademark grin, her joyous laughter. Those were always my favorite things. Her parties were grand, and always fun. Pinkie, Pinkie was amazing at what she did, making others happy. There was a fire at SugarCube Corner, and Pinkie didn't make it. It was mid-summer. We had scheduled a picnic that day, and Pinkie was supposed to bring the treats, like she always did. She was in Sugarcube Corner, baking cupcakes. They were in the oven, and Pinkie was upstairs. Then, the oven caught on fire, and she didn't notice. Within minutes, Sugarcube corner was ablaze. We all saw it and rushed over. We heard screaming, and we realized that Pinkie was trapped. Applejack ran inside and found her on the kitchen floor, screaming for help. Applejack stood over her to protect her until I could free them with my magic. By the time I got in, they were trapped behind a wall of flaming wood. I tried to levitate the wood so I could get to them, but they wouldn't budge. Luckily, Rainbow Dash had rounded up all the storm clouds she could find, and was making it rain. The fire was put out, and with the help of all my friends, we could get to Pinkie and Applejack. Applejack was severely burned by the falling rubble, but she recovered. Pinkie, however, was burned even worse than Applejack, and had breathed in all that smoke…she didn't survive. Her funeral took place the next day, at the Pie family Rock Farm, where she grew up. Her sisters, Bellamina and Gemini, thanked us for being there for her, and being her friends.
Rarity, the generous. Rarity had the best fashion sense, always wearing something fashion forward and original. She hated dirt. This fear of getting dirty was usually ridiculous, but watching her freak out about it was fairly amusing. She made us dresses for the Gala, and just for the fun of it. She was beautiful, and her sense of detail was always useful. Rarity came down with cancer, and died at age 77.Sweetie Belle, at age 50, took ownership of the Carousel Boutique. Rarity's voice was amazing, and she was nothing less than an amazing friend.
Rainbow Dash, the loyal. Rainbow Dash never let you down. She was a trickster, always pulling pranks with Pinkie. She was about to become a Wonderbolt, her lifelong dreams about to be fulfilled. She died during her final exam. It turned out that Rainbow Dash had a rare heart condition that not even she knew about. She pushed herself so hard that her heart failed, and she collapsed. I'll never forget the adventures we went on, how she was prepared for anything. She was a mentor, fun-loving, and overall just a great pony.
Fluttershy, the kind. She had a kind heart, and loving persona. She was hard to befriend, but it sure paid off. She was beautiful, caring. One of my best friends, and one who is well known. Her heart and soul went into everything she did, even if it was only feeding her bunny, Angel. Fluttershy died when she was out in the meadow. It was a hot summer afternoon. She was very old, at age 98. She was resting by the riverbank with her animal friends. She fell asleep, and never woke up. Fluttershy had so much left in her, so much more kindness to give and spread.
Spike, the dragon. My best friend ever since my fillyhood. My #1 assistant and my lifelong companion. Or so it seemed. He was growing up again, this time not greedy. The Equestrian Guard convicted him of stealing every gem and bit in Canterlot, and killing 3 innocent ponies. They tried to tell him to leave Equestria and never return, but he said that he would rather die than leave me. So they asked him one more time to leave, or they would kill him. He still refused. So they said fine, they would let him stay. But something didn't seem right. One week later, he went out, and I stayed in the library. 1 hour later, I heard a scream. But it wasn't the scream of a pony. It was the roar of a dragon. I rushed out to town hall. He was dead, just like that. But later that year, they found out he didn't do it. That was when I lost it. I tried to kill somepony. I never thought I would loose him. Life is cruel and unfair…WHY DID THEY HAVE TO KILL HIM!!! My Spike…my precious little dragon.
I'm sorry, Diary. But-
The rest of the entry is smudged, and the ink is blotchy. The only other words I can read are "Yours, Twilight Sparkle". I set down the Diary, and teleport out when I hear hoofsteps echoing down the hall. I'll talk to her. She needs it.
...............
I enter my chambers and walk to the bathroom. I turn on the shower, and sit down as the water runs over me.
"I just can't." I say to myself, combing my hair with my fingers. "Tonight. I'll do it tonight." I sit there for awhile, thinking. After about 20 minutes, I shut off the water and get out, then I slip my nightgown on. I hear a knock at my door.
"Who is it?" I ask.
"Miss Sparkle, we need to speak with thou. May we enter thy chambers?"
"Yes, Luna." I reply. Luna walks in, and closes the door behind her. She walks up to me, and sits me down on my bed.
"Twilight...we know something is wrong. Please, please just tell us. We are trying to help." She says. I know she's here to help me, but I'm not sure if I should. I feel my dyes water as I think about it. "Please, Twilight. Let us help." I burst out into tears. Luna holds me close. "There there, Twilight. It's alright." When I finish, I let go, and she smiles at me.
"Yes, Luna. Something is wrong. It's been wrong for 130 years. More like 200." I sob. She frowns.
"Twilight..."
"My friends, Luna. They're all dead! All of them. I'm so alone..." She hugs me again.
"It's alright, my dear. We felt the same way for 1000 years. We understand."
"You're the only one who really understands at all, these days. Immortality is a curse, Luna."
"I...I know."
"I want it to end. I want my eternal life to end." Luna let me go.
"I'm sorry, Twilight. But you can't make it end."
"WHAT!? WHY NOT!?" I scream at her. I can tell my sanity is slipping away.
"Because you were chosen. Chosen by Celestia to rule when the time came."
"But she can live forever, just like me! Why does she need me!? By what I've been through, she doesn't. She just keeps me as a caged animal."
"Twilight, Celestia wouldn't do this to you just for fun. She's broken, Twilight. She's lost more than you can imagine, including me. She needs you to hold her together."
"I know. She takes out all her losses on me. All her hate, she blames me for it. I'm just an animal for her to rip apart." I step back, onto the edge of my balcony. Luna started to cry.
"Twilight Sparkle. We beg you, please don't to this. Please." Her voice cracks, and she steps forward. I step back, my heels now over the edge. She stops.
"This is all Celestia's fault. She set me up from the day I went to Ponyville. It's her fault all my friends are dead. Tell Celestia that it she resurrects me, I'll just kill myself again. There's nothing she can do to keep me here. Goodbye, Luna. I love you." I step back, and gaze up at the night sky as the wind rushes by. I see my friends' faces in the stars, smiling down at me.
"I'll be there soon, girls."
Eternity's End
Author's Note
Rewrite New Year, Rewrite New Year...
Tell me what you think of my rewritten version of Eternity's End for the new year, 2014. Happy New Year to you all!
