A Wolf Among Ponies
Chapter 66: Chapter 66 The Battle Beneath the Eclipse
Previous ChapterMy senses slowly returned to my body after the hit I took from the troll. Soon the sounds of war rang into my ears and my sight returned. I pushed myself up onto my feet and looked around and saw I was surrounded by Heartless's army. Also the troll apparently hadn't had enough with pounding me. But, I glared at it and before it could take another swing at me I used the wind slash to slice the troll in two diagonally and blood and gore spilled out of the massive wound. This caused the armies gathered around me to step back in fear. I then let out a roar and slammed my demonic arm into the ground causing a massive twister of fire to leap out of the ground. The tornado incinerated the ground around me and all those that were close by before it disappeared.
"Ash!"
I look to see its Rage riding Bone Rattler and Shadow Ranger is by his side. I then reached out and as Shadow Ranger passed I grabbed hold and climb on. Rage and I then changed course and headed towards the tower.
"Having fun?" Rage asked.
"Oh a blast," I said as we rode through the ungodly army both Rage and I were highly capable warriors and the pair of us able to go toe to toe against such armies. But, this one was tougher then I'd care to admit. Suddenly, a massive boulder comes crashing down in front of me blowing several enemies into the air and causing Shadow Ranger to reel back in surprise. I looked at where the boulder came from and saw several more plummeting towards us.
"Rage Catapults!" I yelled before the ground around me was spewing up dirt and Orc body parts from the landing boulders.
I looked at Rage and saw he was thrown off Bone Rattler and he hit the ground hard. I then saw two trolls walking towards Rage both heavily armoured and having a battle axe and a mace on a chain instead of hands. I rode over two the trolls and sheathed Whispering Wind and drew my scythes and leaped onto the trolls arm and climbed up towards the Orc controlling the troll. I then threw a scythe at the Orc striking it in the chest before I ripped the Orc from the seat, and tossed him towards the war raged ground. I then took the reins on the troll and made it swing its mace arm at another troll tearing its head off. I then turned my attention towards the enemies surrounding me before I then looked at Rage and saw he was getting up.
"Rage get on!" I shouted.
Rage then looked at me and flew onto the trolls back with me and we both cheered as I aimed to flatten our opponents.
"I can see you've been practicing," Rage said.
I was about to respond when I saw winged monsters descend upon us. They were almost dragon like only they were both smaller and scaleless and they had a beak filled with sharp teeth.
"Rage take over," I said before I pulled out Damnation and Salvation.
Rage took my place and I covered both the sky and anything trying to climb up on the troll we were controlling. I had to dodge several arrows or spears when they were flung at us and I shot down several of the winged creatures. Rage seemed to have a knack for controlling the beast we were standing on not that I would admit it. Suddenly, a fiery object comes crashing through the troll penetrating the armour as if it were tissue paper. The troll then staggers around before it collapses throwing both Rage and I off it.
"Well that sucked where the hell did that come from?" Rage asked as we got up.
I scanned the enemy fortress walls for where the object came from and I saw a small column of smoke. And when I focused my gaze on that area I was just able to see Heartless before he gave me a wave and vanished.
"I think I know," I said to myself
I then grabbed the end of a spear an Orc was using to stab me and pulled it into another Orc's chest and then decapitated the Orc holding the spear. I then thrusted Whispering Wind into the impaled Orc's neck and decapitated another who was sneaking up on me.
"I don't think we're getting anywhere with this," Rage said as we fought.
I leaped over a sword and spun around cutting through a demon. Rage then leaped over me and cut one down the middle. I then used a rope dart and threw it at a monster and pulled on it yanking the throat out before I cut down more Orcs.
"Your right...We need to think bigger," I said as I held out a shield blocking flying dirt from getting in my eyes from a catapult projectile.
I then looked around for something to use before I remembered a trick I haven't used in a long time.
"Rage remember my first fight with Tirek?" I asked.
Yeah," Rage said.
"Well what was that last move I pulled off?" I asked.
Rage seemed to know what I was getting at and we both took to the air. Once we were high enough we charged large quantities of magic into our hands and threw them at the ground. Two great Chinese dragons one red and gold the other also blue and gold spiralled around each other as they flew towards the ground. Once they impacted there was a fiery wave that burned through the army and leaving the ground heated to burnt glass. Rage and I then landed on the ground and stood back to back our weapons at the ready. As the smoke cleared we saw we didn't even destroy a quarter of their army.
"I don't think we're getting out of this one Ash," Rage said.
"*sigh* No I don't thinks so either but if I'm going down I'm not going to go down by standing here and accepting death you?" I asked.
"No way brother no way," Rage said.
Rage and I both stood ready waiting for what was going to happen next as the army closed in around us.
"Oi you ugly freaks!"
I look around for the source of the voice and saw it came from the hill Rage and I rode down from. On the hill stood Jabir and Eli and both were in their human form for some reason and the former was caring a massive horn that coiled around his body and both of them were wearing the same armour I gave them when we were in my old kingdom.
"Why don't ya sod off ya twits before we have to hurt ya!" Eli shouted.
The army surrounding both Rage and I laughed at Eli's words. But, he gave a nod to Jabir who cracked his neck and took a deep breath and blew into the horn. The sound of the massive horn sounded like the horn of Erebor.
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Soon I heard the sounds of marching and over the hill appeared flags with my cutie mark on it along with the Equestrian flag and a flag with the Demonic Angels symbol on it. Then all of my friends appeared and behind them the entire army from both Canterlot and my kingdom. Then next to the two appear the Griffons along with the Zebras, the Minotaur, the Diamond Dogs, the Dragons, the Yaks, the Dwarves, the Elves and finally giant Spike. Each army was with their leader in the front but how the group from earth got their armies through the portal is beyond me at this point.
"I thought you said no one else knew?" I asked.
"I said I didn't think anyone knew Ash there's a big difference between them," Rage said
I then heard an Orc cry out an order in his native tongue before I saw thousands archers begin to fire at the armies of Equestria. Before, I could do anything they fired I gazed in horror as the arrows flew towards their prey. But, then Jaghoki yells out something and behind the armies massive spears with thin spinning blades on the end are launched into the air and into the arrows. The spinning blades then renders the arrows into splinters. And when the massive spears came down they either shredded and tossed members of Heartless's army into the air from the impact.
"Hey how do you like that the old twirly whirlys ha, ha ya ugly buggers," Jaghoki yelled with a laugh.
"Okay hobbit much," Rage said.
"Rage I've got an idea," I said before I used mind link to contact Faust. ""Hey Faust can you hear me?"
"Hello Ash you should know Luna and Eris are not happy with the two of you," Faust said.
"Wouldn't blame them but could you tell the guardians to launch a volley of flaming arrows might give this bastards something to watch out for," I said.
"Very well Ash," Faust said.
I then placed a shield around me and Rage and the guardians unleashed a volley of Greek Fire coated arrows that burned through the enemy like paper causing the Equestrian armies to cheer.
"TO THE KING!" Faust shouted as she drew her long sword and pointed it at us.
The armies then let out cries of war as they charged down the hill. I gestured to Rage to follow me and we cut our own way through till we met the army. I saw Jaghoki approaching riding a boar and smashing his enemies with a hammer.
"Y'know ya parents didn't ask for help either," Jaghoki said when he reached us.
"I'm glad to see you Jaghoki," I said with a smile.
"So quite the fight ain't it," Jaghoki said.
"You know it shall we beat these guys senseless?" I asked.
"Just how do you expect to keep up with me?" Jaghoki asked.
"Out of the way!"
I look to my left and dodge backwards before I am run over by a metal chariot being led by goats. The machine had an automatic crossbow mounted on it and spikes on the wheels for shredding enemies and sandstone coated the wheel to sharpen weapons while driving. And riding the chariot was Applejack, Mac and Lokdrom.
"What are you two doing here?" I asked.
"We're here to help you two idiots and what exactly what gave you both the right to come here and face this on your own?" Applejack asked.
"This wasn't your fight," I said as dodged an Orc's axe before I brought Whispering Wind down on him leaving a deep slash on his side.
"It sure as hell is our fight you idiots this is our home just as much as it is yours so we're fighting to save it," Applejack said.
"Not unarmed you're not," I said as I grabbed the Orc's axe and tossed it to Applejack. "At least hold a weapon just in case this gets ugly which it most likely will."
Both Rage and I climbed on board the chariot and I summoned a bow and quiver filled with ice arrows while Rage went to man the crossbow.
"Were to ya highness?" Lokdrom asked.
"To the wall we're going to bring it down and let our armies through," I said.
"That's insane or have you forgotten about the hoard standing between you and the wall?" Jaghoki asked.
"I say we go for it," Rage said.
"Agreed," Applejack said.
"Eeyup," Mac agreed.
"You're all mad bastards," Jaghoki said before Lokdrom flicked the reigns and we set off. "I like it."
Lokdrom handled the chariot well and Rage was mowing down the Orcs ahead while Mac and Applejack were cutting down enemies that were trying to attack us on the side. If the wheel spikes didn't do that first. Meanwhile I was taking down enemies that may become a threat I then saw a pair of Ogres charge at us. I then drew an arrow and aimed my bow before I released it hitting one Ogre in the head but the arrow went through the Ogre's head and through the other. This caused the both of them to turn to ice statues and both Rage and Lokdrom to cheer.
"Two for one special Ash," Rage said.
"Rage in front!" I yelled.
Rage turned his eyes back to the front just in time for him to shoot more of those dragon like beasts. Suddenly, a rain of fire came down on our enemies on the right and a massive shadow flew overhead. When I looked I saw it was Giant Spike regular Spike using his dragon greed and Torch the former Dragon Lord.
"Ash we have a problem!" Rage shouted.
I looked ahead and I saw berserker demons appear and charge at us. I fired as many arrows as I could hitting some and turning their limbs to ice. But, many of them were out of range making it impossible for me to hit them soon we made it to the wall and we all dismounted.
"Alright now what?" Rage asked.
"Mac, AJ remember that codex in my parents vault?" I asked.
"The Earth Pony Cannon?" Applejack asked.
"Yeah I need you both to use it on this wall," I said.
"Us but we've never done it before can't you smash it?" Applejack asked.
"I'm trying to save my energy for Heartless," I said.
"Got it Mac give me a hand," Applejack said before she and Mac stepped up to the wall.
Both of them then prepared to do their special apple-bucking kick and when their hooves connected with the wall. The very air rippled before a blast of air knocked me Rage and everyone around us off their feet and the wall shattered sending pieces flying everywhere. I then recovered first and sat up and helped up both Rage and Lokdrom. I then walked up to the apple siblings and looked at their work.
"Note to self never get on the wrong end of that technique," I said with a nod.
"I'd like to see anyone say Earth Ponies are useless now," Rage said.
The five of us then charged in and we saw hundreds of enemies charging in from all sides. Rage and I along with the others stood ready to cut them down but we never got the chance before massive beams of magic carved through the hoard like a knife. I then looked at the origins of the beams of magic and saw the Princesses, Faust, Discord and Eris were above us. They were wearing armour and carrying their weapons and when they landed Rage and I removed our helmets. We then walked up to both Eris and Luna who both slapped us across the face.
"One question what made you think you should be doing this by yourself?" Luna asked.
"This was a fight that was started by my blood I should end it I didn't want any unnecessary deaths," I said.
"Ash this is war there will always be death no matter which side you’re on you should know this lesson better than anyone you can't save anyone," Faust said.
"Doesn't mean I can't try to," I said.
Suddenly more chariots rode into the gates and I saw everyone else was here except for Fluttershy and Rarity. Also with the group in the chariots was Jabir, Eli, Rebecca, Daring Do, Raggor, the Immortals, Gilda, Shining, Amalthea, Spitfire, Fleetfoot, Octavia, Vinyl and finally Jaghoki.
"Whoa been a while since I did something like that," Jabir said as he dropped the reigns.
"Wait you lot are here too?" I asked.
"Duh we came to help," Rainbow said.
"Wait where's Rarity, Flutters and Rosa?" Rage asked.
"They are helping the injured at the back of the army," Twilight said.
"So what now?" Gilda asked.
I gazed at the group who was with us and shook my head pulling myself from my thoughts.
"Heartless is most likely at the top of the tower watching this thing unfold," I said as I gazed upwards at the top of the massive structure.
"Coward," Rebecca mumbled.
"So that's where you’re going then huh?" Lightning asked as I summoned Shadow Ranger and climbed on.
"Damn straight...But, if I'm being honest I would like some company," I said earning smiles from everyone.
"Well we won't win this if we just sit here let's go kill stuff," Rage said as he summoned Bone Rattler and got on.
I then set Shadow Ranger into a gallop and I looked back and saw the others were following me. I then saw enemies charging at us so I made a spear of light in my right hand and began cutting them down. Any survivors were dealt with by the others and soon the mass thinned out into nothing. I then tossed the spear at the last Orc and it went through his head and as I rode by I grabbed the spear and let the body fall. I then looked ahead and saw a row of Nuckelavee charge at us. I then saw the chariots behind me then came up beside me and started firing Greek Fire coated arrows at the beasts killing many. But, the last one had a large spear on its arm and the other arm looked like a shield so I decided to do a little jousting. I overtook the others and readied my spear and shield. As we drew close time slowed down I than aimed for the beast's blackened heart and raised my shield. My spear made contact with the Nuckelavee and ripped out a large chunk of his chest and his spear hit me hard in my left shoulder almost throwing me off Shadow Ranger.
I looked at the Nuckelavee and saw the creature roar in pain as it burned. I continued to ride to the tower and once I arrived I saw the main door was wide open and there were no enemies around. I rode inside the massive doors and looked around and saw only a mess of stairs and walkways filling the entire tower.
"Whoa," I said as the sound of the others arriving met my ears.
That's a hell of a lot of stairs," Rage said.
"Well staring at them won't get us up there," I said before my body locked up along with Celestia, Luna, Faust and Twilight.
"Hey you guys alright?" Rainbow asked.
"It's the eclipse...its starting soon I can feel it," I said.
"Makes sense why we are the only ones who can feel that we are the only ones who moved the two celestial bodies," Faust said.
"I need to get up there," I said as I ran to the stairs.
"Hold on Ash we're coming with you," Twilight said as everyone followed me.
"No," I said as I stopped which caused the others to stop.
"Ash this is no time-," Luna started.
"No listen I need most of you to stay down here just to make sure I'm not followed meanwhile Rage and I will head up," I said.
"Very well on condition Jaghoki, Lokdrom and Jabir head up with you everyone else will stay here and hold off anyone who follows," Faust said.
"Alright we need to move fast," I said before I charged up the stairs.
The trip was up was long and tiring and for a tower with no floors or walls this place was so easy to get lost in it even led us outside a few times. When we walked through a doorway that led outside we ran into a group of enemies. I held my shield out in front of me ready to push the monsters back but fire appeared out of nowhere and burned the creatures to cinders. I looked at the source of the fire and saw it was the new Dragon Lord Ember.
"Ember I haven't seen you since the Gauntlet of Fire," I said.
"I remember you were certainly the toughest obstacle to get past if it weren’t for Spike we wouldn't have made it at all," Ember said.
"Regardless thanks for the assist now if you'll excuse me I have a world to save," I said before I ran up the stairs and into the tower once again.
"Well she seems nice," Lokdrom said.
"Yeah Ember is one of the few nice dragons here," I said.
"Watch it!" Rage yelled as he grabbed my shoulder stopping me just as an arrow whizzed by.
I looked at the source of the arrow and saw ten Orcs armed with bows and arrows. I then drew Salvation and Damnation and quickly switched the cylinders before I shot at the walkway. The results was a fiery boom blowing the Orcs off the walkway.
"Ash!"
I looked at the source of the voice and I saw Jaghoki with an arrow in his chest and was being held in Jabir's arms.
"Shit Jaghoki hang on," I said as I went over to him and keeled by his side. "Ok don't move I'm gonna fix you up."
I then went to activate my Life Fire but Jaghoki stopped me.
"No Ash...you need to save...your strength...Faust can heal me down below lad," Jaghoki wheezed.
I sat there thinking of what to do before I looked at Jabir.
"Get him back to the others so they can tend to him meanwhile the rest of us will go on," I said.
Jabir gave me a nod before he picked up Jaghoki and carried him back the way we came. I then heard marching and I looked and saw another group of Orcs on another walkway.
"I can take those bastards," Lokdrom said.
"It's a long way over," I said.
Lokdrom then looked at where we were standing to the walkway the Orcs were on before he shifted on the spot a bit.
"Toss me," Lokdrom said quietly.
"What?" I asked.
"I cannot jump the distance I need you to toss me," Lokdrom said causing me to slowly nod before I grabbed the back of his torso armour. "Ah, ah don't tell anyone."
"Not a word Rage?" I asked.
"Same go get em ya crazy dwarf," Rage said patting Lokdrom on the shoulder.
I then threw Lokdrom towards the Orcs and he landed on the walkway and began to cut them down with his axe.
"Damn I almost feel bad for those Orcs," I said.
"You and me both now instead of climbing these damn stairs let's just rope our way up,” Rage said showing his rope launcher.
"Why didn't I think of that?" I asked angrily after a moment of silence.
I then aimed my rope launcher upwards and fired it latching the hook onto a walkway and retracted it pulling me and Rage up and we continued to do this till we reached the top. We then stood in-front of a staircase that led us to the highest and only floor in this tower. I looked at Rage and he looked at me before we nodded to each other and ran up the stairs. Where we were in a massive circular room with open arches going around the walls allowing us to view the battle. And in the centre of the room with his back to us was Heartless.
"You made it earlier than I thought...and I can see you brought your brother here too...I'm sorry Rage but this is a two person fight destiny and all that," Heartless said.
"Screw destiny Ash and I are a part of each other so I'm a part of you too which means you have two to deal with this time," Rage said.
"Hm fair point but rules are rules nothing personal," Heartless said as he drew his sword and slashed at the air sending a beam of energy at Rage. But, I swung Whispering Wind and did the same and our blasts shattered like glass when they met.
"If your gonna kill him you'll need to kill me too," I said.
"Very well then let's make this an event to remember," Heartless said as he twirled his sword around.
Both Rage and I charged at Heartless and he charged at us I leaped over a blade as Heartless went to slash at me and I performed a roll. I then stood up and charged at Heartless from behind but Heartless blocked my attack and grabbed one of Rage's arms however Rage then went to use his other sword. But, Heartless kicked me in the chest knocking me back and blocked Rage's sword. I then got up and leaped into the air and brought Whispering Wind down on the spot where Heartless was. But, he dodged and let go of Rage before kicked him in the face sending him into an airborne spin. Heartless then slashed at me but I managed to spin out of the way before his blade could touch me. And after his blade passed I changed at him and drove my blade into his stomach. Silence then drifted around the area before I pulled Whispering Wind out and stepped back. I watched as Heartless's blood dripped from his wound and pool around his feet. Suddenly, Heartless started laughing and to my horror all the spilled blood bean to crawl back into his body.
"Did you honestly think you were the only one who could use that trick?" Heartless asked.
Heartless then grabbed me by the throat and held me above him and started squeezing my throat. I saw Rage get up and was about to attack. But, Heartless saw him and threw me to the other end of the room. I sat there dazed and slowly regaining my breath I looked and saw both Rage and Heartless were going at it till Rage made a thrust at Heartless. But, Heartless stepped to the left and thrusted one of his swords into Rage's chest.
"RAGE!" I screamed.
Heartless then walked Rage backwards till he went over the edge I then scrambled to my feet and ran to the edge but Heartless made a swing at me forcing me to move back or get cut.
"I'm afraid you can't go yet Ash we need to finish this however if you can defeat me them maybe you can save him. Y'know if the fall hasn't killed him immediately and he holds out long enough," Heartless said.
I stared at the ledge in sadness before I felt my gaze be pulled towards the sky and I saw the eclipse was beginning. I then turned my gaze to Heartless before my face turned to rage I clenched my fists and placed my shield on my back and placed both hands on Whispering Wind's handle. I then pulled the blade apart revealing the same two blades I used against the Lich. My arms then became angelic and demonic and a large fierce grey and blue aura surrounded me.
"Heartless I swear I’m gonna paint the ground red with you," I growled.
"Oh this is going to be fun," Heartless said as a crimson aura appeared around him and he summoned another sword.
Third Person P.O.V.
Down below ground floor of the tower the group was holding back the enemy.
"Eli 37," Raggor said as he drove a spear into an orc.
"I'm on 50," Eli said with a smirk.
"Eh I'll have no human outscoring me," Raggor before he drove his halberd into another Orc.
"You two seem to be having fun but I'm on 72," Lightning said.
"Huh!" Eli and Raggor yelled in union.
"I grow tired of this," Faust said before she sent out a large burst of energy that burnt every single enemy to cinders leaving everything else untouched.
"Whoa wouldn't want to be those guys," Thunderlane said.
"The eclipse...It's starting," Celestia said as she looked up at the sky.
Everyone looked up and saw the moon beginning to cover the sun Suddenly, Discord let out a gasp before he snapped his fingers and a giant pillow appeared and something fell into it. When everyone went to see what it was they saw a crimson armoured warrior with skeleton wings. And below the figure everyone could see the pillow was turning red with blood.
"Rage!" Eris screamed in horror when she saw Rage and began to cradle his head. "Rage please don't die."
"Not exactly the plan beautiful," Rage said weakly before he placed a hand on Eris's cheek.
"Rage is Ash alright?" Luna asked.
"I assume he is but my guess is that he's pissed now," Rage said as he pointed to the top of the tower.
Suddenly a massive boom echoed above and everyone looked up and saw a massive blue and grey aura clashing against a red aura.
"Sweet Celestia I've never felt that kind of magic before nor that powerful," Twilight said in awe.
"Hey!"
Everyone's attention was broken when they saw Lokdrom and Jaghoki who was being carried by Jabir running through the falling walkways and stairs. Faust then created a shield above the two as they ran towards the group.
"What happened?" Raggor asked noticing the arrow in Jaghoki.
"Orc got I'm but Ash returned the favour with blood," Lokdrom said.
"Afraid I ain't got much time left," Jaghoki said.
"Don't say that Jaghoki you'll get through this," Faust said.
"Faust if you want what's best for me you'll let me die," Jaghoki said causing everyone to freeze. "I've been king for far too long and now I can honestly say I'm happy this is my end...There's nothing more painful than immortality and I’m sorry for wishing for it."
"Sire please you can't leave us," Lokdrom said.
"Lokdrom listen *coughs* I want you to lead our people when I'm gone," Jaghoki said.
"Sire-," Lokdrom started but was stopped by another fit of coughs from the dying king.
"There is no greater honour and burden Lokdrom. I have been watching you for some time and since I have no heirs I have decided to pass the throne on to you," Jaghoki said.
"I-I'll do my best my lord," Lokdrom said as he keeled.
"Good...time to rest," Jaghoki said as his eyes closed and his body went limp.
Everyone stared in silence at the fallen king when suddenly a massive boom came from above and a piece of the tower fell from the tower and towards the group. Faust then teleported everyone in front of the emergency tents and they saw Rarity, Rosa and Fluttershy staring at the tower. And when they asked the group filled them in and Rage and Jaghoki's body were placed on cots and Rage was being tended to. But, his and the rest of the groups eyes remained firm on the tower but after a brilliant burst of grey and blue two bright objects came flying out. One was white and the other red and smashed into the centre of the field throwing up a massive cloud of smoke. But, when the smoke cleared two figures stood in the centre of a wide crater. There was also an enormous aura of grey blue and red were twisting around each other like a vortex. The two figures standing in the crater was Ash and Heartless both standing there swords locked against each other. They looked like they were pushing against each other but none of them were moving. Suddenly, they both pulled away and when they went to attack again they both pushed each other away. They then stood there staring at each other. Rainbow then tried to fly over and help Ash but stopped when Faust held her hand up and pointed to an Orc that was trying to attack Ash. But as soon as he touched the aura he turned to dust in the blink of an eye.
"Their power is beyond anything I've ever seen before even if I so much as touch that aura I will suffer the same fate as that Orc," Faust said.
"This is just nuts how powerful are those two?" Spike asked.
Suddenly music appeared out of nowhere but no one gave it much thought and focused on the fight at hand.
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The two supernova warriors then charged at and as soon as they clashed they bounced off one another and began to circle around each other at insane speeds. This made Rainbow, Gilda, Lightning, Soarin, Thunderlane, Spitfire and Fleetfoot's jaws drop in awe and jealousy. Ash and Heartless still made attempts at each other as they ran around in circles. Soon the warriors took to the air all the while they were still attacking each other with great power. In one attack the two bounced off each other and shattered the aura making it vanish. The two then charged at each other Ash held Whispering Wind for an overhead strike and Heartless looked like he was going for an underarm strike. And when the two drew close and swung their blades the ground beneath Heartless split apart, and the entire sky was also split in two by Whispering Wind shocking everyone senseless. The blades contacting again sent out a massive shock-wave that blew the fighters back once more along with most of the army. When they recovered the two then circled each other again and attacked till finally Heartless made a massive ball of magic and tossed it at Ash. But, Ash put his hands out in front of him catching the ball but getting pushed back quite a bit. Ash then made the ball shrink to the size of his palm and made it more powerful. Ash then punched the orb sending it back at Heartless at a faster speed and when it hit Heartless was sent flying. But, Ash flew after Heartless and easily caught up before he flew ahead and stopped in Heartless path. Once Heartless was close enough Ash punched Heartless again sending him flying in the opposite direction. Ash repeated what he just did but instead of punching Heartless, Ash used Whispering Wind to cut Heartless in two at the waist and let the body fall to the ground.
"He got him!" Caramel shouted.
"No," Rage said causing everyone to look at him.
"Rage what do you mean?" Luna asked.
"Heartless is able to do blood manipulation like Ash," Rage said.
Everyone gasped in shock and turned to look at the epic fight and saw Heartless was pulling himself back together. And when he stood up he looked at Ash and suddenly a mass darkness surrounded Heartless and consumed him. The darkness then turned into a massive black and purple tornado. And when it vanished in its place was a skeletal cloud like monster easily the same size as the tower with blood red lightning running through its body.
"What...is...that thing!?" Eli asked in shock.
The monster then let out a blast of lightning from its hand at Ash forcing him to evade the attack. The monster was quick and constantly tried to swat Ash out of the air but kept failing thanks to Ash's size he was able to dodge the attacks. But, then the monster then turned its sights to the medical tent and began to suck in energy from the very air. The beast then let out a massive beam of energy from its mouth and sent it flying towards thee tent. But, before they could do anything Ash appeared in front of the beam and managed to stop it but started screaming in agony in the process.
"Ash get out of there!" Jabir yelled.
The shout was either unheard or ignored because Ash stayed put holding back the immense blast of ultimate power. But, once the beam stopped the monster was there and used its colossal fist to punch Ash straight into the ground behind the emergency tent. This created a massive cloud of dust half the size of Heartless's present form.
"ASH!" everyone screamed when they saw Ash get sent flying.
"You bastard...What you have done is unforgivable!" Luna roared before she fired a blast of magic at Heartless's face causing an explosion.
The rest of the alicorns along with any magic users including Rage. Both Spikes also came up and unleashed a massive blast of magic upon the monster. But, when they finished and the smoke cleared Heartless stood there completely unscratched causing the group to stare in horror. Heartless then swatted both Spikes away as if they were bugs. He then raised a fist and brought it down on the group.
"OVERDRIVE!"
Suddenly the massive fist stopped before it could crush the group but it was close enough to make their hair stand on end. Suddenly, a glowing light blue hand reached through the dust storm and grabbed Heartless and pulled him into it. Soon, enough there was a massive earthquake that knocked everyone off balance. Suddenly, a great wind swept over the fields blowing away the dust cloud. And when everyone looked they saw a massive glowing version of Ash. The wing’s feathers were glowing a pristine white and the webbed part of the wings were glowing brownish red while the rest of the body was glowing blue.
"Impossible," Faust said.
"Mother?" Discord asked.
"An overdrive on this magnitude should be impossible to create even for Ash it just can't be done," Faust said.
"Do you think it's because of the eclipse?" Luna asked as she pointed to the totally eclipsed sun.
"That's one theory but I sense something deeper than that," Faust said.
The two giants then roared at each other before they charged and began to use their fists to fight each other. Heartless managed to get the upper hand and punched Ash in the gut then in the face causing him to stumble backwards. But, once Heartless tried to attack again Ash stepped to the side and grabbed the top of Heartless's head. Ash began punching him and kneeing him in both the face and gut repeatedly causing Rage to cheer him on which caused the others to do the same. Ash landed one last punch on Heartless's face knocking him onto his back. But, Heartless got up and made a pair of swords out of lightning. Ash then drew the massive Whispering Wind from his back and pulled it into two and got into a battle stance. The two then charged at each other but when their blades met there was a massive bright light that caused everyone to shield their eyes. And when the light vanished the two titans of power were gone. And for a while the only sound was the wind blowing across the field.
"The hell is going on where's Ash?" Rage asked breaking the silence.
Ash's P.O.V.
I opened my eyes and pushed myself off the dirt covered ground I then saw the Elements of Harmony and the three Apples of Eden surrounding me. I then grabbed them in my magic and placed them in a pouch on my belt.
"Boy am I glad I decided to pack those," I said to myself.
I then looked around and saw a bleak landscape of dirt rocks and a dead tree or two along with a dirt hill but there was no life anywhere. The only sound was the wind blowing across the desolate plains kicking up dirt every now and again. I was in a place that Twilight, Spike and Starlight Glimmer once visited when they were time traveling. I remember Twilight telling me about it and even showing me.
"Quite the sight isn't it."
I didn't need to turn around to know it was Heartless so I just stood up and looked around.
"If you’re into that sought of thing but where are we and why are we here?" I asked.
"If I had to hazard a guess our little overpowered modes must have opened up a small rift sending us to another dimension that is one of the futures that will come to pass. As for where we are I'd say we are in the future of Equestria if I win our duel," Heartless said.
"So you'd see Equestria become this just for revenge against Faust is this really worth it?" I asked as I turned to face Heartless.
"She needs to suffer what better way than to destroy all of her creations," Heartless said as I picked up Whispering Wind.
"We'll if this is the future you're going to make then there is only one option for me now," I said as I pointed Whispering Wind at Heartless.
"Feel free to go all out nobody is alive to care on this place," Heartless said.
"Don't tempt me," I said as I pulled Whispering Wind in two.
Heartless then drew his swords and we charged at each other and once we met we met our contact sent out a massive shockwave that ripped through both the sky and the ground. The blast created mana cracks everywhere showing us a different Equestria. But, not only that a different world altogether. Both Heartless and my blades moved like lightning the pair of us unwilling to give up till either of us killed the other. I made a slash at Heartless but he leaped into the air and brought his swords down on me. But, I blocked the attack but Heartless's power was too much for the ground and so it gave way beneath me. This caused the two of us to fall but our fighting never ceased and we continued to battle clashing against each other again and again. Suddenly, we hit the ground and we were knocked away from each other. When I got up I saw we were in Tartarus but I shrugged it off before I glared at Heartless. Suddenly, I heard a screech on my right and I saw a horde of demons running at me.
"Get lost," I said with a growl.
The demons then stopped and stared at me before they slowly backed away in retreat. I then turned my gaze towards Heartless and charged at him again. But, before we came in contact he jumped over me. But, I garbed his leg and slammed him on the ground breaking it more and causing Heartless to fall through the ground.
"You’re not getting away that easy," I said as I jumped through the hole.
Once I caught up to Heartless we clashed against each other again leaving several wounds on the other this time. Heartless then opened a rift and we fell into it and landed on the top floor of Heartless's tower. I pushed myself off the ground and saw I was bleeding profoundly. I looked over at Heartless who in the same condition however neither of us could be bothered to fix ourselves up. Whispering Wind was still in my grasp but was back to being one sword. I had barely any magic left and I realized if Heartless could use blood manipulation, so if I attacked he’d heal and our battle would never end. I then sat on my knees and looked down thinking of what I could do till finally I looked at my blood and my scythes that were on my hips before an idea came to my mind. After I connected my scythes I healed myself and stood up and held both Whispering Wind and my scythes.
"Up already?" Heartless asked with a laugh as he struggled to stand.
"Save your energy for trying to finish me off...if you can," I said.
"Oh confident are you?" Heartless asked.
"Damn right I am this is where it ends Heartless...Once and for all," I said.
"You've got guts Ash," Heartless said as he stood up and readied his swords. "Let's see what they look like."
Both Heartless and I ran at each other letting out cries of war. I saw Heartless had both of his swords held out in front of him in an attempt to impale me. But, once we were close enough I spun around knocking one of Heartless's swords away with Whispering Wind. I then drove my scythe into Heartless's heart if he had one and I held Whispering Wind at Heartless's neck. But, Heartless's sword went through my gut and out the other side just like my scythe. Both Heartless and I stood there in silence gazing into the eye holes of each other's helmet. Suddenly, Heartless began to throw up blood I then let go of my scythe and stepped back and Heartless pulled his sword out of my gut. Heartless stumbled back before he collapsed to his knees gasping for air.
"The...hell...did you do?" Heartless asked not in anger but in curiosity.
"Look at the blade," I said as I pointed to the main blade of my scythe showing runes written in my blood going along the blade.
"Huh...guess I should have seen that one coming," Heartless said as he removed his helmet exposing his face.
"Y'know with all your power Heartless you could have easily have restarted the kingdom even given yourself a family and yet you wasted it on this," I said.
"Don't lecture me in my final moments Ash alright just don't...You may not see it yet but you will Ash Faust will betray you just like your parents," Heartless said.
"I doubt that will happen," I said.
"Heh," Heartless laughed before silence consumed us. "How do you do it?"
"Sorry?" I asked.
"How do you continue to go on even if there is no hope left for you? I've seen you do it a thousand times now and you always keep going" Heartless said.
"Because I care about those around me Heartless…Even if there are those that don't care about me I still care it may not look like it but its true," I said.
"You know...*cough*...you always were...*cough cough*...the best of us," Heartless said.
I then walked up to Heartless and held Whispering Wind and both hands and raised it upwards.
"Any last words?" I asked.
"See you soon," Heartless before I swung Whispering Wind and decapitated Heartless.
Heartless's head hit the floor with an echo while I let out a sigh. I pulled out my scythe and chucked it to the ground with a clatter. I then wedged Whispering Wind into the ground to support myself from falling over. I then looked at the wound in the right side of my gut and sighed. Suddenly, the world became brighter and I saw the eclipse was over. I let out a smile and looked at a scroll I took out of one of my pouches and sighed.
Third Person P.O.V.
The group in front of the emergency tents watched as the armies continued to clash against each other. But suddenly, the Orcs, demons and monsters vanished into smoke leaving a very confused army in its wake. Everyone just stared in confusion at what had happened till Faust spoke.
"Heartless is dead," Faust whispered.
"Heartless is dead," Twilight asked causing silence to wash over the group.
"Heartless is dead King Ash Blade did it!" Shining yelled at the top of his lungs causing the entire army of Equestrians to let out roars of triumph.
"But where is he?" Luna asked.
'Probably savouring the moment," Rage said as he walked over to the group his stomach was wrapped in bandages and his torso armour was missing.
"Rage are you alright to be walking?" Eris asked.
"I would be walking even if I wasn't no way was I going to miss this," Rage said.
"So where do you think he is?" Rainbow asked.
"Probably the tower Faust would you mind?" Rage asked.
"Of course," Faust said before she teleported everyone inside the tower.
They saw Heartless's headless body lying on the floor in a pool of blood and not too far away resting up against an obsession and diamond scythe that was wedged into the ground was Ash. His helmet was on the ground on his left and Whispering Wind sheathed in its scabbard. The blade pointing to the ground and the handle on Ash’s right shoulder. Ash's right hand was resting on a raised knee and it looked like it was guarding the sword. Ash also had his eyes closed and he had a peaceful smile on his face.
"Ash you did it," Rage said as he walked over to Ash and stood beside him but Rage received no response from Ash "Hey Ash this isn't the time to be snoozing we've got a party to enjoy."
"Word," Pinkie said with a massive bounce.
Ash again didn't respond Rage then noticed Ash's throat wasn't moving nor could he hear any breathing. Rage then hesitantly placed a finger on Ash's neck to feel a pulse but felt nothing he tried in a different area but still nothing. When this happened Rage’s face paled in fear.
"Hey c'mon this isn't funny anymore Ash open your eyes," Rage said as he gently shook Ash but still no response causing Rage to step back and collapse to his knees.
"Rage what’s wrong?" Lightning asked.
Holy Light walled over and placed his fingers on Ash's neck but yielded the same results as Rage.
"He's gone," Holy Light said.
"Gone what do you mean gone?" Fleetfoot asked.
"He's dead," Holy Light said as he removed his helmet and got onto his knees like Rage and stared at Ash's body,
"Good one Holy Light Ash is...dead," Swift Spear said thinking it was a joke but the expression Holy Light had was one of seriousness and Swift saw it.
The harsh reality set into everyone and tears began to fill their eyes but Luna was paralysed with both shock and sadness as she stared at the burnt feather around her neck. Everyone else cried hard at what happened but Faust, Rage and Luna cried the hardest at the fact Ash was gone till Twilight spoke up.
"Life Fire," Twilight said causing everyone to stare at her. "Faust do you think you can use Life Fire to bring him back."
"Yes mother you can restore him," Luna said
"I cannot Twilight Life Fire is only used to heal any injury or cure any sickness even restore limbs and create life. But, Life Fire is unable to restore the dead the only thing I could possibly do is put another soul in his body. Besides even if I could my body is too weak to use it and once I recovered I'd be unable to pull his soul back," Faust said sadly.
"Please mother I beg of you surely there must be a way to save him," Luna begged but Faust could only shake her head.
Luna's eyes then filled with tears before she let out a scream of pain and sadness. Her family then surrounded her in a giant hug trying to let her get through it. All the while they were letting out tears of their own.
"That selfish bastard dying on us just like that," Spitfire said while trying to hold back her tears.
"Even after everything he went through he finally dies," Vinyl said as she comforted a sobbing Octavia
"To think there was nothing to kill him but he just...," Applejack started but couldn’t finish her sentence as she held her Stetson over her heart and rubbed her tear soaked eyes.
"What happened?" Rarity asked as she dabbed her eyes with a handkerchief while a distraught Pinkie and Fluttershy hugged each other.
Rage was shattered his eyes becoming bloodshot from his tears. But, as Rage looked Ash over he saw a rolled up scroll in Ash's right hand. Rage grabbed the scroll and removed the seal and opened it and two other scrolls fell out along with a vial filled with a silvery liquid.
"Rage...what is that?" Gilda asked as she wiped away her tears.
"It's from Ash," Rage said before he read it out loud for the others.
To my friends
If you all are reading this then it means I'm dead and I was not able to say goodbye to you all personally and I am sorry for that. I know this feeble excuse of an apology isn't good enough for forgiveness but I'm still gonna write it anyway. Please understand that I didn't want to die today but unfortunately Heartless had an ability that prevents anyone from killing him. So I had to strike somewhere where it will definitely hurt him his soul. In case you’re wondering how this relates to me dying the answer can be found on the blade of my scythe.
Everyone looked at the scythe that Ash's body was leaning against and when Faust looked at the blade she saw runes written in blood but the runes themselves made her gasp.
"Soul suction runes," Faust said.
"Soul suction runes?" Twilight asked.
"They are special runes that can be attached to any object or weapon and once someone touches or is stabbed and slashed the victim will have their soul ripped from their body. But, it comes with a price the equivalent exchange," Faust said.
"Equiva-what now?" Rainbow asked.
"Equivalent exchange for this situation to take a soul you have to give a soul Ash gave up his own soul to kill Heartless," Rage said as he looked back at the letter.
I know all of you are not happy with what I did but I promised myself that this would only be used as a last resort nothing more. But, I know it's still unacceptable I know there are those of you that are crying for me now. But, I want you to know that what your feeling would have been ten times worse if I lost anyone of you and I wasn't about to let Heartless do that to any of you...Hey guys this is a pretty good moment for me to pass on a lesson of friendship. It’s one I learned during my long life.
This got everybody to stare at the letter in curiosity before Rage continued.
Dear Reader/Readers
Today I want to tell you about an important lesson in friendship. There will be times when your friends must leave you maybe forever. Everyone may tell you that as long as you think of them they are never really gone which is actually rather true. When someone is gone the ripples they left in their life will be remembered by others for who knows how long. And for the friendships we share with each other you must remember that one day we must all say goodbye. But, the important thing is that you use whatever time you have left with your friends to create memories. Memories that will last till the end of time.
Yours sincerely
Ash Blade
P.S. the two scrolls and vile are for Luna and Pip
There were no dry eyes from anyone in the group as they all stared at their fallen hero in saddened silence.
His journey is over and so is ours."
Everyone looked at the source of the voice and saw the six knights of Equestria.
"What do you mean you five?" Faust asked.
"Is it not obvious Faust Ash did it he completed the mission we weren't able to," Arno said.
"And now it is time we slumbered," Altair said.
"You’re leaving…No I just lost Ash I don't want to lose you too," Luna said as she latched onto Link.
"Do not cry for us little one just like in Ash's letter we will always be there in your memories," Link said as he hugged Luna before he led her over to Ash's body. "Your husband was a great man and should not grief for him but celebrate his life its how he would have wanted it."
Luna then sat close to Ash's body and watched as Link smiled at her gently.
"And don't worry about Ash he's just going to see some old friends so he’s not going to be lonely," Corvo said.
"May the rest of your days be one of life," Ezio said
"And remember we will always be with you," Link said before the five vanished.
Luna then latched onto Ash desperate to feel his arms around her and tell her everything was alright.
A Week Later
It was sunset and a massive crowd had gathered in front of a massive lake and in the centre of the lake was an island. This place was nothing special but this spot was once Ash's favourite place in Equestria because he'd often take Luna stargazing. The pair both loved the way the stars mirrored off the still waters. Normally, the island is barren save for the lush green grass and a single tree. But, now it has a large stone building on it and several boats surrounded the island. The building had a massive rectangular courtyard with a pool in the centre. And in the centre of the pool was a brazier holding Greek Fire. On the walls were the names of each fallen soldier who fought in the battle under the eclipse. Each name was carved in gold and flowers were laid beneath them. But, all eyes were on one thing as a song played through the air.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Od_nVR67H-k
A gold, silver and glass coffin containing Ash's body was being carried by Rage, Spike, Mac, Comet, Thunderlane, Caramel, Pierce and Soarin through the courtyard. Leading the way was Eli on the bagpipes and surrounding the coffin were the Immortals. Finally walking behind the coffin were Ash's friends and family. The Greek Fire guardians made a path holding back civilians who came to offer their respects. Ash's body was dressed in his coronation armour and his crown was upon his head and laying across his chest was Whispering Wind and his shield. The coffin was then taken into a massive arch shaped room through a massive set of doors at the back of the courtyard. The room had a massive statue of Ash making him look like he was hovering in place. And around the room were several items from Ash's journey. There were tapestries made by both Fancy Pants and Rarity hanging from the walls. There were books telling the stories of Ash's heroism written by Twilight sitting on pedestals. And at the back of the room alongside the statue on a raised stone platform were glass walls going along the curved stone wall. And behind the glass walls were Ash's armour, assassin armour, and some of his weapon like his scythes and hidden blades. Even Shadow Ranger was behind one who went dormant after the battle. There were also other little trinkets behind each wall. Finally above the statue going around the curved wall were stained glass windows showing Ash in a different battle. Even the roof was decorated with stained glass in the shape of a massive dome. The glass was showing the constellation that was made by both Luna and Ash. And a full moon sat beside it along with Ash’s cutie mark.
The group carrying the coffin then placed it on a large stone rectangular alter and once they did they paid their respects and stepped back and let the others do the same. Faust then stood at the top of the stairs and addressed the crowd gathered. But, unknown to them another set of eyes was watching. Ash or his spirit anyway was leaning against a wall watching the funeral but his eyes were mostly placed on his family and friends he had to leave behind. But, out of the group his gaze constantly shifted back to Luna, Pip and Midnight who was being carried in Luna's arms. Ash then walked over to them and tried to wipe a tear from Luna's cheek but his hand just fazed through her. Luna didn't even shiver at Ash’s touch so he let out a sigh before he looked at Pip and smiled. The vile Ash put in his death letter was a liquid spell that he created that would turn Pip into an alicorn. The letters Rage gave to both Luna and Pip were to tell them about it. However Pip must be the one to accept the gift it was his choice whether he should drink it or not. The letter also explained that if Pip drank it he would no longer be related to his birth parents. But he will be given both Luna's and Ash’s blood making them related to each other. So now Pip had a long pointed horn on his head and a set of wings that matched his fathers but his colours and everything else stayed the same.
Suddenly a bright light appeared behind the coffin Ash's body was in but no one took any notice of it except Ash. He felt himself be drawn to it so Ash then walked towards the light but before he stepped around his coffin Ash waved his hand over the coffin. Suddenly a jewelled night rose with a silver stem appeared on Ash's body above the heart. With a final nod Ash looked back at the others and walked into the light.
Ash's P.O.V
When I came to my senses I saw I was surrounded by a thick mist. I then got a feeling to go straight so shrugging I walked forward following my instincts. I walked for a long time but whenever I saw a landmark like a tree or a rock they were all nothing but shades of black and grey to stand out against the white endless fog. I then saw a colourless Minotaur walk past me but when I tried to get his attention he walked through me as if I wasn't even here. So I continued to walk and I sometimes heard whooshing sounds above me but I could only see strange shapes through the thick fog. After what felt like years of walking I saw something through the fog. I then walked towards the thing and saw a figure sitting in a chair at a grand wooden desk. The figure wore a black robe and appeared to be busy writing something. I also saw something past the desk mostly shrouded in fog but I managed to see two massive doors. The one on the left was a gilded golden gate with three crucifixes on it and the other was made of a bloodied stone with statues all over it showing suffering. Finally on the side of the desk was a massive scythe that was a bit bigger than the figure
Suddenly I felt a presence behind me and looked to see darkness beneath a black baggy hood. The thing also wore a dark brown leather trench coat that didn't match the hood. It also wore a purple shirt and grey pants the outfit was also torn in a few areas. I also saw the thing had a purple glowing lantern in its left hand and a Desert Eagle in the other. The thing then aimed the gun at me but a snap stopped the thing from pulling the trigger. I looked at the first figure and saw it had snapped its long skeletal fingers before it waved its pointer finger in a tsking manner. The figure made a hand gesture for the second figure to come towards it. The second figure then flew over to the first and opened the lantern and a purple soul flew out of it. The first figure then nodded at the second figure before he handed the second figure a scroll to the other figure. The second figure then took it and flew off while the large figure then turned towards the guided gate. I watched as the gate opened and the orb flew into it before the door closed and the figure sat back in his chair.
"Are you going to stare at me for the rest of eternity Ash?" the figure spoke pulling from my trance.
"Apologies for staring and this may sound dumb but am I in the presence of Death himself?" I asked.
"Death, The Grim Reaper, The Ghost of Christmas Future I have received many names Ash but there is only one name I wish for you to address me by and that is Dad," the figure said as he turned to face me his hood blocking out the sight of his face.
"Dad?" I asked in confusion.
"You did marry my daughter did you not?" the figure asked.
"Wait a second C-Craig?" I asked.
"It's has been a long time Ash," the figure said.
"Wha-what the heck...How?" I asked.
"After I saved you I was captured by the Fallen Angels and Demons and as punishment for aiding you they cast me into this place. Now I am to send the souls of the departed either to join the lord almighty or to be punished by the devil," Craig said.
"Jeez Craig I am so sorry," I said.
"There is no need to be sorry Ash this job has many perks," Craig said.
"Damn I never thought you would be the reaper not in a million years," I said causing Craig to laugh it wasn't a bone chilling laugh but rather a joyful one.
"The world has a strange way of working and I'm glad my gifts were of good use to you," Craig said.
"Gifts?' I asked.
"But of course that pillar in front of the Tree of Harmony who do you think put it there? And who do you think provided you with the Balance Breaker Blade when Faust could not get to it? And let's not forget who told the five knights where you were when they brought you to Equestria?" Craig asked.
"It was you every single thing that I couldn't explain was you and you’re the ones that told the knights to keep quiet about you along with the fact that they knew me before all this," I said.
"Spot on Ash certainly got you mothers brains," Craig said.
"Whoa...this...this is a lot to digest," I said.
"Well you don't need to worry about dying here," Craig said as he stood up and picked up his scythe and faced me and I realized he was about four feet taller them me. "Speaking of dying I'm surprised your here my hourglass says your shouldn't be here ever," Craig said as he held out one of his bony hands and a golden hourglass appeared with my name on a plaque but the odd thing was there was no sand in it. "As you can see there is no sand in there that means no time to run out of your immortal Ash."
"Well I was faced with a hard choice Craig. Either Heartless and I fight for eternity or we both die and I didn't want to run the risk of what I saw," I said but the felt an arm on my shoulders and I saw it was Craig. But, his touch was not cold as many were led to believe but comforting it was like Craig was the complete opposite of the Death people tell stories about.
"I see I actually saw Heartless step in here a few days ago can't say I was happy to see him," Craig said as he led me around his desk.
"What happened?" I asked.
"Never mind about him now Ash right now I know quite a large group of people who want to see you," Craig said.
The gilded gate opened once more and what I saw beyond was incredible. The place was made of clouds much like Cloudsdale only it was a massive kingdom. Every building looked like a palace and the place looked beautiful in the sunset. Craig then led me in and we walked through the streets and I saw many people here all wearing white tunics. But, when they saw me they stared at me and some even whispered to each other. Craig then led me to an open area probably a park and I saw thousands of people were here and they seemed to be holding a party. As we got closer I recognized every single person here.
"Hello Ash."
I spun around and I came face to face with someone who saved me a long time ago.
"Alex!" I shouted as I pulled him into a hug and wrapped him in my wings.
"Whoa Ash...loosen the grip," Alex said before I let him go.
"Sorry," I said.
"No prob and wow your parents weren't kidding about your wings just...wow," Alex said as he gazed at them.
"I try to keep them well preened," I said.
"Must be hard but anyway we have a lot to talk about start by telling me what you were up to since my death and don’t leave out a thing," Alex said he and Craig led me towards the gathering and when everyone saw me they let out cheers of applause.
Author's Notes:
That's it...Whew I'd thought I'd never finish but anyways thank you all for reading and you're support love you all and goodnight/good day.
For Howell