Guardian Final Chapter

by ~Sunjian54

The Equestrian Guardian

Chap 46

Twilight sat in the place where David had disappeared for she didn't know how long. Her heart felt like it was breaking into pieces inside of her. The only one she had ever felt such a strong love for besides Celestia was gone. He had cared for her like a little sister, no… more than that. He had loved her, and she had loved him. She sat on her haunches until the rising sun's warmth reached her face. "Twi… they're holding a funeral service in a few minutes. They… want you to speak if you can sugarcube." AJ said from behind her. Twilight stood up on her hooves and began to walk away from the still burning Canterlot castle and the only spot where she still felt close to David. Twilight continued to walk only looking at her hooves, not stopping for anything or anypony. She was so upset with the loss of her sworn brother that she didn't even notice the Guardian Army soldiers around her.

"So the war's over right?" One said. "Yep. Man… I can't wait to thank the Guardian for everything he's done." Another answered. Twi held back tears as she continued to walk until a small voice caught her attention. "Hey Twilight!!" She looked up to see Applebloom and the CMC running toward her. "Is David here!!?? We want to see him!" Scootaloo shouted in happiness. "You can't…" Twilight answered in a whisper. "Huh? Why not?" Sweetie Belle asked.

"Because… he's…dead" Twilight was barely able to choke the words out. "He's what?" Applebloom asked.

"HE'S DEAD!!!!!!!!!" Twilight screamed at the top of her lungs. The CMC jumped back in shock as Guardian soldiers surrounded Twilight.

"HE'S DEAD AND HE'S NEVER COMING BACK!!!!! Never…." Twilight screamed as she fell back to her knees in tears. Soldiers began running in different directions shouting at the top of their lungs to spread the news.

"THE GUARDIAN HAS FALLEN IN BATTLE!!! OUR GENERAL IS DEAD!!!!!!!!!" They shouted as they ran. The truth spread like wildfire throughout the camp as news of David's death spread from the Stallions of the west to the Griffins. King Grypphos fell to his knees at the confirmation of the words.

"David… Gone…? This can't be." He mumbled as the news continued to spread. King Draconis set fire to his tent in a furious rage upon hearing the news of the fallen hero. He immediately took off to find Celestia and give her a piece of his mind. It didn't take him long to find her. "CELESTIA!!" He roared as he approached her. "If you wish to speak to me Draconis then calm yourself." She said quietly. "I hope you're happy! The Guardian has fallen in battle to save you! I sincerely hope it was worth the sacrifice!!" He grunted as he stomped away. "I hope so as well Draconis."

Nobody reacted to the news as greatly as Bio however. He had just awoken from unconsciousness when the word reached him.

"No…NO!!! DANG IT!! I TOLD HIM NOT TO SAVE ME!!!" He screamed as he ran out of the tent only to be stopped by a group of Guardian Army stallions.

"So this is YOUR fault!" One of them said pointing at Bio.

"I..."

"You're the reason he's dead! He died saving YOU!!" The soldier added.

"I told him not to save me!"

"Well he did! And now he's dead because of you!!" The soldier concluded as they walked off. Bio shook off the insults as he continued to look for Celestia. He slowly entered the camp and fell under the gaze of members of the entire army. Their cold stares drilling into him as he walked past all of them. He walked by a couple of soldiers comforting a mare in tears and recognized as Big Macintosh and Braeburn comforting AppleJack.

"Hope ya'll is happy with yourself." Braeburn spat.

"Ya'll should have been the one dying, not him." Big Mac said as he comforted AJ. Bio walked on without saying anything. He continued walking under the icy glares of the soldiers until one broke the silence.

"DEVIL!!" He shouted as he threw a rock which hit Bio upside the head. The insults continued along with the rocks and spitting as other members of the army joined in. Bio took the impacts and pain in stride, he knew they were right and didn't want to deny it. He continued bearing the brunt of their insults until he was out of the camp and saw Celestia, Luna, and Twilight on the edge of the camp. He began to approach but was stopped by Applebloom.

"Applebloom what are you?" He began but was stopped as she bucked him in his leg.

"I HATE YA'LL!! YA'LL ARE THE REASON DAVID'S GONE!!" She cried as she ran away in tears. At that moment Bio's tears began to fall. He had always thought of Applebloom as his own little sister, to see her with such hatred in her eyes crushed him. He approached Celestia and tried to speak. "Princess I'm here." He said kneeling before her. Celestia looked up from comforting Twilight and looked toward Bio.

"Hello Captain." Were the only words she said as she went back to comforting Twilight. Bio could take it no longer. He unfurled his wings from his sky form and flew toward the chasm. He was ending things now!

The funeral service was shorter than Twilight thought it would have been. Princess Celestia and Luna had spoken about how brave and loyal David had been, some of the soldiers shared a few words, but then her turn came. She stepped up to speak, but the words would not come out of her mouth. She merely broke into tears and cried, she cried in front of everyone and she didn't care. Nopony knew the pain she was going through, how much her heart felt like it was shattered inside of her. She merely cried and then walked away in tears. She stayed at the burial mound that they had made for David for at least a few hours. Memories of flooded back to her as a soft rain began falling. She stayed at the exact spot until Celestia arrived next to her.

"Come with me Twilight." She said as she picked Twilight back up onto her feet and led her deep into the burned ruins of Canterlot castle. They walked past burned tapestries and artwork, and approached a large round table that appeared to have been constructed recently. Twi was shocked to see all of her friends and Princess Luna standing there as well. She also noticed that all of her friends were wearing their element of harmony, and Twilight's magic crown was sitting on the table along with David's Guardian armor and blades.

"Princess Celestia what's going on?" She asked as she slipped the crown on her head. "Luna and I have been looking through our ancient spell collections and we believe we have found a way to bring David back." Celestia said with a smile on her face. Twilight's heart leaped into her chest.

"We can bring him back!?!?" She shouted in shock and glee. "Yes… but it requires a massive amount of magic. In fact only the 8 of us can do it."

"However there is a cost. Both Tia and I will be forced to give up our Alicorn powers." Luna added. Twilight jerked her head around. "Give up your alicorn powers?! But princess who will raise the Sun or the Moon?" Twilight asked Luna.

"One problem at a time Twilight. For now we must bring David back to us." Celestia said gently. Twilight nodded. "For this spell to work you must all remember a happy memory, the happiest memory you can of David. A moment that you will never forget. Now… let us begin." Celestia said as her horn filled with magic and shot into the Guardian armor along with Luna energy.

AJ closed her eyes and remembered the day David helped at the orchard. He volunteered to pull the plow, and she still remembered Big Mac's face as David pulled it without help and what he said. "How can a creature on two legs do what was meant for 4?"

Rainbow remembered when David gave her the picture of the blue angels flying group. He told her all the amazing things human flyers could do, and even showed her how to do an awesome trick that she knew she could use someday.

Rarity's mind flashed back to the day she had watched David practice his water powers in front of her, and despite how much trouble he had learning Ice he had stood up and continued to practice.

Pinkie's mind remembered the day that David taught her a delicious cake recipe that his grandmother had taught him, and how even after completely selling out of the cake there were still enough ingredients to make another one for them.

Fluttershy remembered the day David helped her with an injured eagle she had found. David knew not to startle the animal and calmed it while Fluttershy bandaged its wings.

Twilight remembered her first kiss from David. The day he had vowed to be her brother, the day she felt like a piece of her heart had been restored to her. As these memories flowed, energy shot of the elements and began filling the room with light as they charged the armor and sword. The light continued for what felt like eternity for Twilight, but then it gently faded away. She opened her eyes and saw that the armor and sword were gone from the table.

"No… it didn't work." She said as tears returned to her eyes. "Yes it did Twilight. Turn around." Celestia said gently. Twi turned and right behind here was a unicorn stallion. Its coat was dark green and it had black hair with a silver streak and a cutie mark of a two crossed swords. It was wearing the Guardian armor and the blades were attached to its side. At first Twi was confused, but then the stallion smiled and flashed a pair of silver eyes.

"D-David… is that… you?" She said as she struggled to walk toward the stallion. "Yes Twilight… yes it is" David replied gently. Twilight could take it no longer! She rushed at him and tackled him to the ground forcing her lips onto his. She had never felt so happy before, she was back with the one she loved and her heart was complete. "David… I… love you." She said shaking. "Yeah… I know Twi. I'm just glad to be back." He said as all the others circled around him happily. "I'm glad to be home." Next Chapter: Epilogue Estimated time remaining: 5 Minutes