The computer screen light up. It was an empty document space, the cursor blinking on the white surface. The words were in his head but he couldn't seem to type out the sentence. Something tugged at his heart, it pounded fiercely for a few seconds. He thought to himself that composure is everything...There weren't many left in his sect, in fact, there at least five still alive out of the hundreds that existed. They were desperately clinging on to the hope that their plans would pull through. He wondered if he chose the right side, the right path...the document remained blank. The words jumbled in his mind struggling to get out. "Why can't I do this?" he thought to himself. He slammed his hoof on his desk, it rattled the trinkets that decorated the desk top.

"Hey!" a voice called out from behind him, outside the door way,"Just relax OK...and don't take too long or we'll be late..."

"Yeah, I know..." He sighed. The stallion took a deep breath and started typing up the report. The title was simple, status report. He started by admitting to the failure of the mission, and outlining the details that lead to it. He made sure to include as much detail as his sister has given him. He admired her ability to stay focused under immanence pressure, she was always more level headed than him, and given his demeanor that was saying something . As he thought more on the report, he added in the cause of her death, that detail was important...to ensure that they understood that she was dispatched off and that there could be no way to resuscitate her. A blow to the head like that was enough to take anything down...He listed a few strange occurrences but he left out bits of information to reduce the chances of unwanted questions. He didn't like this group anymore, he and his sister were settled on a new plan already. However, they needed to tie up loose ends. It was a more respectable way then just quitting and hoping that was it. They had agreed that the best way to do this was to let them know that the failure was too great and that no redeeming factors remained. Why did they let it get this far? How could they have? The damage caused could not be undone, the rest is history...

"Deepest regards, Crasher and Cutter...How does that look..." Crasher gruffed," Think it'll stop them from trying to reach us?"

Cutter darted through the document page with her eyes,"I suppose...it'll have to be enough. If they really expect us to salvage this mess..."

"Fair point, so, how should we start?" Crasher asked shutting down the laptop after sending the message.

"We'll wait and see what happens over the next few years... hopefully shorter...I just have a feeling things aren't going to be the same anymore. We need to be ready to take advantage of that." Cutter threw on her black trench coat over her black blouse. she wore a veil to hide her face...

Crasher followed suit and put his old duster on as well. He threw a scarf on and an old fedora." I don't like waiting, but seeing that's our only course of action at the moment," Crasher whipped out his revovler and shot the laptop a few times," I suppose that'll do..."

Cutter rolled her eyes," Come on, the funeral is about to start..."

"I'm quitting." Cutter sad in a flat tone.

"What! You can't do that! No! You won't do that!" Upper Management exclaimed with a furious glare. " You can't up and leave wants the flames start getting hotter! Their putting my position and my sanity up for question! The nerve! I need you, ponies I can trust to make sure I stay on top!"

"Maybe its time you took a break anyway, your looking a bit pale these days..." Cutter resisted the urge to smirk and remained as stoic as every.

Upper Management cut her eyes at her," Just because Silvers dead doesn't mean you get to be smart with me!"

Cutter wasted no time retorting," Keep her out this! This is about you and your problems! You wanted to run the prison like a playground for blood thirsty killers! You get whats coming to you for messing with the order of things...besides, you'll most likely be fired without being charged for anything...I think..."

"Shut it, I know how it works! They want me to suffer before the deliver the final blow...I just don't know what it is...But, if I had you around I could prevent such a thing!"

Cutter slapped Upper Management as hard as she could. The grey unicorn reeled in pain, she quickly regained her focus and growled," I quit, end of discussion. I hope we never meet again..."

Cutter walked out of the office as a more regal looking pony entered. The regal pony stared at Cutter suspiciously but ignored her as soon as she felt the surge of magic that Upper Management was discharging. "Aw, you must be are lovable warden...or in this case, assistant warden. You don't have to pack up, i'm just letting you know that your going to be demoted as soon as the appropriate upgrades to this fun house of yours is made. I'll be coming by to fill you in on any updates of course, so don't get too comfortable..." The regal pony turned to leave, but stopped at the door," Another thing dear, killing me would be instant death for you, not that I can't handle myself but I don' think even you could out run a hunting party for long..." The pony left the simmering warden to her thoughts. She felt her blood boil, but relaxed after breaking a tooth when she gritted them. She sat behind her desk, wiped the blood from her cheek, and started signing papers, one at a time...

The mortician was being as careful as he always was, he cleaned up bruises on the face, sewn shut the hole going through the head, he even applied make up to the mares face. It was one of the more pleasing expressions, before she died, that made this a little less morbid. Even though he had heard the stories of what she did and why she's here, he found it hard to believe that such a content expression could be the result of all that. It was a subtle smile or smirk. The wrinkles that formed were distinct. As many bodies as he had to prepare in his line of work, he knew a smile when he saw one. It was rare...it might have been a matter of opinion, but this was without a doubt a happy pony. He brushed her mane back from he face, he blushed," Urgh, the only girl I could score would be a dead one huh...? Man that sounds bad..." He noticed her hoof had found its way on his. He blinked and it was back by her side. He didn't feel anything brush against him, maybe it was his imagination. "Yeah, i need a better hobby...this is starting to drive me crazy." He placed her hooves on her chest gently, they crossed each other over her chest. He smiled." That's better." The dress she wore was simplicity he could admire. Didn't take much for him to put it on, he applied the finishing touches to make sure the viewing would go smoothly.

"I would greatly appreciate this Dash, you already helped me once I know but I just need to see her up close. Please Dash?" Twilight pleaded, she didn't go into much detail why she wanted to view the dead body of a convicted felon, but Dash felt strangely compelled to agree to accompany her. Although she was free today to do a lot of other things. The snow came on its on and there wouldn't be any scheduled whether changes for a while.

Rainbow Dash shrugged," Alright egg head, i'll go, but i'm not too thrilled about being near that other pegasus." Dash said rubbing the bandage on her head." Ow, that hurts..."

"Then stop rubing it silly. I am sorry about that though. I hadn't realized it'd be that chaotic..." Twilight paused, " I wish I could have stopped Celestia from killing her..."

"Chaotic is right, it was a complete war zone!" Rainbow dash through her hooves up," We could have died ya'know!? What was it you were trying to do anyway? Save her?"

"Yes, and no...It's complicated..."

"Uncomplicate it then."

"I just have a hunch that killing her would have been bad...I can't remember why though...That's why i'm hoping to jump-start my brain by seeing her again...and I though you'd be perfect if I needed to escape really fast, heh, heh..." Twilight smiled sheepishly.

"So I'm your speedy get away vehicle?" Rainbow Dash asked.

"Yes, um, I suppose. I know it seems dumb, and I really..."

"Awesome!" Rainbow Dash exclaimed," Its like where a team of robbers right!? Well, its a funeral...oh whatever, wanna wear ski mask!"

"Dash, i don't think...?"

"Race ya to the store slow poke!" Rainbow Dash flew through the doors, papers and books fell from there respective places to the floor.

Twilight frowned," Of course..." She smiled deviously," SPIKE! Can you do me a favor!?"

The snow fell slowly, covering the more of the already covered ground. It was more snow than expected on its own. Celestia looked towards the wagons bring in prisoners. Guards were lined to the entrance of the church. It hadn't been used for years now, it had even been plan to be re-purposed given its...past. But Luna suggested this would be perfect for any inmates who would wish to have an actual funeral. The staff had even volunteered, Luna convinced them to become full time attendants. Celestia only nodded, words were lost to her at the moment. She could see them, she could feel there fear, they were afraid...of her. She was calm, but she was...ashamed...The wagons landed and the prisoners began to come out. The prison guards adorned riot gear and quickly lead the chain gang out, The didn't make eye contact and did not show special treatment. Celestia would have been more impressed if it wasn't for the openly harsh punishments for stepping out of line. The new warden was quick with improvements, she was already changing how things were run at the prison. Celestia wasn't sure what to do with Upper Management, she thought death would be to merciful...

"Hey..." Luna said in a low voice as she appeared next to her sister." I got a look of the layout. Its nice. Thanks for allowing this."

"You allowed this sister. I couldn't tell you no...Did you get a good look at her...?"

"Huh, what do you...?" Luna stopped in mid sentence, she looked down," I can't help it...she does look beautiful. I just hope they like it..."

Celestia smiled, but it quickly faded" Head high, keep your composure..."

Luna looked up and noticed familiar faces among the prisoners. Sky Breaker looked up at the sisters. She stared at them as she passed by. Celestia briefly made eye contact then went own to the next. However, Luna continued to stare. She tried not to, but the connection was undeniable. "Cant believe this, they just stand there like assholes." Lion mumbled. "These fucking jackets suck...Sky, you hearing me? Sky!"

"Hey inmate, shut it!"

"I heard you Lion, and I don't give a shit. Just behave yourself for once..." Sky Breaker finally said, breaking eye contact with the regal sister," We get to see her one last time, don't be the one that fucks that up..."

Lion frowned,"Yeah."

The church doors were wide open, but the heat inside was surprising given the whether outside. Sky Breaker, Lion, Butter, Big Sis...all who was enthralled at the prison filled the first row to the left following the other rows as well.The regal sisters sat up above on the balcony that overlooked the ceramony. From there they could see all that had attended. A certain pony caught Celestia's eye.

"Looks like there still getting ready..." Twilight said a bit nervous.

"Umm, hey Twightlight...think I could hang back for a while? I need some air..." Rainbowdash said in a strange tone.

Twightlight was busy looking for seats, she wondered what could be bothering her pegasus friend. She raised her eyebrows when she noticed who was close by."Um, yeah go ahead. I'll save you spot dash."

"Awesomeseeya!" Dash said quickly as she darted past the other guest to get out.

Crasher and Cutter barely missed colliding into Dash as she zoomed past them. They had been talking abut what'd the'd do next in regards to today. They were agreeing on laying low until they were interrupted," Someones in a hurry...", Crasher mumbled. "Come on lets sit there."

"Alright..." Cutter said quietly, almost whispering.

Crasher turned to his sister." Hey...she's waiting, don't drag me all they way here just to mope at the last second..."

"I'm not!-" Cutter paused, her outburst was conviently timed with the beggining of the service. Inmates and guards stared at the two in the isle. Cutter blushed, she stared at the floor for a while. She could see her vial soak up the tears running down her face and Crashers hoof reaching out for her.

"Hey..." Crasher spoke softly," Your to tough to looking like this, you gonna cry? Then let them see it. Let them know...don't you dare hide your face. Its not a weakness Cutter...."

Cutter stared at her brother with determined eyes, she nodded. They sat behind some the guards from the prison that were near the back row. The preacher began, and through the rest of the evening, a somberness filled the air. The preacher remarked on Silvers life as a testament that no matter how fowl someone may appear to be that in death forgiveness was still possible. He seem to honor the felon and even go so far to say that she was a mother to those who knew her. Songs were song by the quire and a slow organ played as the viewing took place. As time went on, the service had concluded. But a certain purple unicorn was vexed, staring at the decease Silver. Trying to see through her, trying to understand. " What were you planning...?"

"Twilight?" Celestia called out, confused at why her pupil was anaylizing the dead body of Silver Streak.

"Princess! I was just about to come see you. Celestia I know you had to...kill her...but I need to warn you...I...I can't quite remember what it was." Twilight rubbed her temples frustrated that she couldn't think of the single most important part of coming here. "Its important Celestia I promise, i'm just having a hard time remembering. Maybe you-"

"Twighlight."

Twighlight paused, she saw her mentors eyes stare through her. The motherly glare froze her in place. She just wanted her mentor to listen, why wouldn't she hear her out?" Yes princess?"

"I know what its about, and I don't want to hear it...I'm sorry Twighlight. I did what I did, there's no going back. I'll ask only once, and as a friend. Please my little pony, don't involve yourself in these dangerous affairs ever again...when you showed up on that tower." Celestia paused. " I was scared for your life, if something were to happen to you...Don't make me worry like that every again, OK?"

Twilights head drooped down but she smiled sheepishly," Of course...I'm sorry Celestia I...I just wanted to help..."

"You can help by staying safe...so I can do what I have to without...hurting you..." Celestia fought back a tear, her pride wouldn't let her cry but it only made it harder. Maybe it was the setting." I'm attending the burial, afterwards I'll be making plans to expand the prison systems. Later, when I have time i'll call on you. Then we can talk, hows that?"

Twighlight smiled..."That'd be fine, thank you Celestia..." Twighlight watched as Celestia smirked and trotted of to talk to a suit wearing mare. The unicorn turned to Silvers body, she stared at the ponies chest, she felt a weird jolt go up her spine.

"Hey, get your hands off her!" Butter screamed. She thrashed agaisnt the chains and pulled all the others down trying to get to Twighlight. "Get away from her!"

"Butter stop it," Tangy yelled!

"St-stop!" Tart echoed.

"Hold her down, cut her from the others. Lets get them out hurry, move it!" Irons yelled. Multiple guards who weren't busy with other inmates surrounded the mares from Silvers group and struggled to detain Butter. Twighlight was taken aback by the violent display. The teal mare tried with all her might just to reach her...why, why was she so...? After ordeal was finally over most of the inmates were packed in wagons ready to be taken back to the prison. Celestia and Luna were outside overseeing while a mare in a suit informed them on the prisons upgrades.

"I left Uppermanagement in charge while I watched over this. Don't fret, she'll behave. I have a few of my people making sure she doesn't 'get loose' again." The suite mare smirked," I'm also planning on more mechanical operated gates and suppression systems. If we every have issues with magic it won't be because of who's in charge..."

"Very well," Celestia agreed," We will have much more to discuss on the matter regardless...are you planning on splitting them up?"

Luna caught that, she turned to Celestia," What are you talking about? You hadn't told me?"

"No...I didn't," Celestia said starring a the snow on the ground. She turned to Luna," Its for the best sister..."

Luna sighed," Of course..."

The suited mare rose an eyebrow," Quite, I have already located were they'll be. I'll send the roster later today. after roll call."

Celestia nodded, starring at the inmates as they were herded into the wagons. Her eyes met with Sky Breakers. Celestia was taken off guard, she had been starring back at her for some time. Breaker appeared to have something on her mind. Breaker hesitated but then spoke aloud," Celestia! Thank you!"

"Please hurry that one in guards!" The suited mare said in annoyance.

"I just-please i-" Breaker tried to speak out be couldn't over the guards rushing the inmates in the wagons.

"Wait.Stop." Celestias voice boomed. "Speak.."

The guards paused the inmates froze, the snow was the only thing moving. Most of the ponies shivered but wouldn't dare defy the goddess before them. Breaker spoke after clearing her throat." I-I just wanted to say thank you...the service was very beautiful...You didn't have to..."

"Little one...Sky Breaker was it...I didn't do this for you." Celestia looked to Luna," Besides, I don't think I deserve such praise..."

"I just want her to be remembered like this...not a monster, just a pony who had lots a friends and ponies that loved her! You allowed that...You took her away...you had to I know that. But she deserves this!"

"I..." Celestia paused, unsure what to think of the percuilier pegasus,"...keep in mind Sky Breaker, I took no pleasure in ending her life, I gave her every chance to think otherwise...I won't ask for your forgiveniss. I only did what I thought was right, I will ask that you understand that it was Silver Streak that got herself...executed..."

Sky Breaker and the others stared at the regal Sisters. Breaker smiled," Thank you princess..."

Celestia couldn't help but be surprised. Her eyebrow raised and she stared as the inmates quietly and calmly enetered the wagons." Wait, Sky Breaker...Let her come with me..."

"But, but princess...?" The suited mare gwauked.

"NOW." Celestia demanded.

The suited mare reluctantly ordered the release of the purple pegasus. Sky breaker stared back at the others as if to ask what was going on, they all seemed clueless. She was escorted to Celestias side and they watched as the wagons were lifted into the air and taken back to the prison. Sky Breaker briefly glanced at Celestia. Her imposing stature, her immense confidence, it radiated just like the sun. She was staring at the wagons, with a unfamiliar look on her face. As if she felt it wouldn't be long before she'd see them again.

Two earth ponies with shovels sat on the ground trying to past the time with idle talk. Luna walked slowly along with Breaker, trying and failing to start an off topic conversation. The most she would get out of Sky Breaker is an assortment of yes, no's, and sure.

Luna sighed," I know how you feel Breaker...but you seem very capable of holding your own, surely..."

"You have know idea what your talking about." Sky breaker stopped in her tracks and stared up at Luna." Your just like her, you think you get what the ones under you are going through, but you never had to go through it...how would you know how i'm feeling...?"

Luna paused, she wanted to say something harsh but she bite back her words and took a deep breath." I have lost more lovers to death then to a simple break out little pegasus. And if I can say so without offending you, Silver Streak was one of them. It pains me to say it, not because I hate her. Far from it, only because the circumstance wasn't quite pure...What i'm saying is that I loved her, but the path she chose killed her..."

Sky Breaker blushed, feeling ashamed not to consider such a thing," She was more than a lover...she was family..."

Luna paused,"...Come lets catch up to my sister..."

Celestia spoke the suited pony before turning to Sky Breaker. " I brought you here to say some final words...without being rushed. We were just going to make sure nothing went wrong during this burial but I felt it'd have more meaning if someone who was close to her were to see her off. After all, you are the one who wanted this."

"Why are you...?" Sky Breaker stared at the ground, her body trembled.

Celestia raised an eyebrow," My little pony...I have done things in my past that I am ashamed of. I have been able to acquire peace, but blood is on my hooves nonetheless. I am not ignorant to the hatred you might have towards me, and I do not seek your forgiveness...I wish only for you to get what you asked for, I want you to be satisfied with this goodbye. Even if you are reluctant to do so, you will still have a peace of mind. Please, my little pony, take as long as you need. Tonight...you are no prisoner, your a pegasus that is grieving...I will not take that lightly." Celestias eyes watered up she felt her heart clench. Why did she feel such sorrow. "I do not regret taking her life to save others, I only regret that I had to take someone important away from you for the sake of Equestria..."

Luna stared at her sister in awe. She had believed that Celestia was beginning to turn into a monster, she felt embarrassed for the assumption. "One must be a ruler, and a friend, and even a mother, but it takes a true leader not to confuse one for the other." Luna said to herself.

Sky breaker nodded, streams of tears coming down her face. She wanted to scream and yell at the princess but she was right, maybe that's why she wanted to defy her. She ran to Celestia witch alerted the guards in the distance. The sudden action even caught Celestia off guard but when Breaker made contact, the hug reassured her. She was hesitant but Celestia returned the hug to the small pegasus." Your right..."Sky breaker said her goodbyes, kissing the lips of Silver Streak. Her lips were alarmingly warm, but Sky Breaker waved it off. She watched as the casket was closed, and the grave was filled. " What will her headstone say...?

Luna turned to Celestia, her sister shrugged," Um...how about you think on it yourself. Then i'll personally see to it that it gets made. Then one day when your here again, it'll feel more complete..."

Sky Breaker stared at the patted dirt. Flowers adorned the edges, a small head stone read simply 'Silver Streak'. Sky Breaker nodded," I'd like that much better..."

After the sun went down, Sky Breaker was transported back the prison. She stared back at the regal sisters until they were out of sight. She was content with her goodbye but her heart still ached, and her mind raced with numerous thoughts. The purple pegasus was wondering, what would happen now...

Crasher was watched as the wagons vanish into the sky. He lite his cigerette and took a few puffs from it. He was about to remark about something until he overheard a mare mumbling. She trotted slowly behind the church were Crasher was. She had her head low and her wings to her side. "Hate funerals too huh?"

Rainbow Dashes head shot up," Oh sorry I, I didn't anyone was back her..."

"No, no Its fine. Don't mind the company...You smoke?" Crasher said pulling the ciggerette from his mouth, blowing out a giant smoke cloud.

"No thanks...I like having lungs," Dash retorted.

Crasher chuckled then stated coughing," Fair enough..."

"You knew her...the Silver chick? Is she your daughter or something?" Dash asked without thinking if it was appropriate, " I mean, sorry its none my business..." Dash sat next to Crasher starring at the snow.

Crasher finished his cigarette and threw on the ground, he took another from his jacket and lite it up," Not exactly a daughter but I guess you could say I was a caretaker of hers for a while. I guess I kinda failed her..."

Dash looked over at the stallion," Really, your gonna blame yourself for something she did?"

Crasher chuckled," Whoa there darling, I'm just saying I wish I could have done more. Get her head on straight. That kid was always so damn reckless. She made so many mistakes in her time. I believe she finally matured when she was sent to prison, but even then old habits..."

"Well don't take this the wrong way but she should have just gave up...all the mess she stirred up..." Dash was starring at the sky now, " Your not daughter needed some serious help."

Crasher put his ciggerette out in the snow," Yeah, probably. But for all her faults, I loved her and I'd hoped to help her through her issues but shes stubborn...was."

Dash paused, she felt bad for trash talking, but wasn't she right? She was evil..." Hey I'm sorry, I guess, that other pegasus really gave it to me..."

Crasher saw the bandage on her nose," Don't sweat, here..." Crasher stepped in front of Rainbow Dash. He put his hoof under her chin and lifted her face." Names Crasher..."

"Um...Rainbow Dash," Dash winced as he adjusted her badages," Hey pal what are you...?"

"You need to redress these, plus there getting loose...and dirty." Crasher turned her head," Looks like you have a few broken bones too..."

"Ho can you tell?"

"Your face is starting to bruise, or are you just embarrsed to have a handsome stallion be so close to you," Crasher chuckled in her face. His smokers breath made her wince.

"Urgh, not a chance old fart, but thanks..." She blushed slighty," Seriously though, sorry for your loss and all...not really good at being...nice I guess..."

"No please, I enjoyed our chat, its better than sitting in there..." Crasher looked at his watch," Great I gotta go, but if your in town maybe i'll see you. I'm gonna be here for a while. Maybe we could get something to eat?"

Dash looked at him supisuouly," Are you asking me on a date?"

"Hehe, maybe I am." Crasher smirked.

Rainbow Dash scoffed," Sure pal, i'll play along."

"Heh, i'll see you around darling," Crasher tipped his old hat and headed off to the front of the building.

"What a weirdo..." Rainbow Dash said as she blushed slightly.

Cheerilee stared out of the school house window, she set down an old book on her desk. She started to cry, the bodies of her students lay slumped in there chairs...she could see the sun setting. The longest day of there lives...was over, but what lays ahead..."Forgive me..."

"Forgiveness...so pathetic. Stop your crying, we have work to do..."

"Heehee, yes, yes, yes!"